Since the opening of the 2010 winter Games in Vancouver, British Columbia, figure skating continues to draw attention to itself.  What makes these games different for the figure skating community is an abundance of positive attention and  diversion from scandal and corruption. (more…)

Published Friday, February 26th, 2010 in Featured, Features | No Comments »

People often ask me what Ireland is like. Do people really drink all the time? Do we eat potatoes with every meal? Do we all have funny accents? Very often the stereotypical answers are, by and large, mostly true. We do eat potatoes a lot and yes we do all have funny accents but most people aren’t really on the ball when it comes to Irish drinking culture. (more…)

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The 27th Annual Winter Gala, taking place coincidentally on Feb. 27, plans to bring success through the utility of finely tuned traditions, said Wooster Activities Crew Traditions Director John Ross ’11.  “I’m trying to keep things the same. There was a lot of success last year, and so we don’t want to change the structure too much.” said Ross. “We obviously used a new theme and new decorations, but we don’t to change the basic structure — people like traditions. That, and Grainne [Carlin ’11] did a really good job last year, and I am trying to follow in her footsteps.” (more…)

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If you’re looking for a fun way to stay in shape on campus, head over to the P.E.C. “hotbox” on Monday and Wednesday nights at 6:15 for Superfit aerobics.  The class lasts only an hour and includes 20 minutes of cardio then specific workouts to target and tone certain parts of the body. (more…)

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In 2008, with the introduction of the Independent Study Symposium, The College of Wooster seniors found themselves with a new opportunity to showcase the Independent Study project they had been working on all year.  At this year’s third annual Symposium, seniors will have yet another way to publicize their projects — with the best Instructional Technology has to offer. (more…)

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Several weeks ago, the College of Wooster Student Government Association held elections for the 2010 calendar year, filling the SGA seats with the students who will be representing the student body.

Abbey Smanik, ’11 will be leading the Student Government Association this year as President, and Hannah Haas, ’12 will be serving as Vice President. In the other Cabinet seats are Leah Inglis ’11 as secretary of Student Affairs, John McGovern ’12 as Secretary of Special Services for the spring semester and Josh Koch ’12 for the fall semester, Estancia Cota ’12 as Secretary of Cultural Affairs and Diversity, myself as secretary of Academic Affairs and David Simpson ’12 as Treasurer. (more…)

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As I look ahead in my planner, my mind spins at all the different things I have to do next week. Given that the time period before spring break is generally pretty chaotic academically, I know that I need to plan ahead for my two upcoming tests and three projects. However, the rigorous coursework isn’t the thing that is keeping me busy. No, what’s keeping me busy, you might ask? Oh, that’s right — the seemingly millions of clubs and activities I am involved in. (more…)

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-Looking for a new tote bag as an alternative to paper or plastic? Invest in one of the FEED bags on feedprojects.com. Proceeds from one bag alone go to feed a child in school for one year.

-If you still have paper bags lying round your house or dorm, they make great lining for trash cans or animal cages. Other uses include book covers, gift wrap and packaging material. (more…)

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That frustrating time of year is fast approaching. That time when every first-year, sophomore and junior is randomly assigned a number and we all feel we got the worst of any possible number. That’s right, it’s time for room selection.

Erin Leonardi, Associate Director of Residence Life at the College, talked about the important changes and tips for those of us who, once again or for the first time, are going through the room selection process. (more…)

Published Friday, February 19th, 2010 in Featured, Features | No Comments »

As I was getting fitted for my graduation gown this past Monday, it hit me — I am not coming back to Wooster next year. I can’t explain how it happened, but somehow it is the second semester of my senior year and I’m suddenly trying to figure out which graduation announcements I want to order and what I want my I.S title to be. (more…)

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