http://thewoostervoice.com The Official Student Newspaper of the College of Wooster Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:25:40 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Only a little over a year since the historic election of the nation’s first African American president, the annual tradition of celebrating Black History Month continues to see great changes. Since 1976, the United States has recognized the month of February as a time to acknowledge and remember the contributions ... http://thewoostervoice.com/2010/02/black-history-month-ends-with-hope-for-future-change/ With spring break a week away, there’s only one thing on the minds of all the Wooster seniors — turning in their I.S. As students schedule their last meetings with advisors, work on finishing their final chapters and begin proofreading, the process surrounding binding, copying and turning in I.S. has ... http://thewoostervoice.com/2010/02/services-extend-hours-to-help-seniors-i-s/ Wooster alum wins BAFTA award Wooster Alum Duncan Jones ’95 has been awarded a 2010 Film Award for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, the British equivalent of an Academy Award. His first feature film, “Moon,” was recognized with acclaim ... http://thewoostervoice.com/2010/02/campus-16/ Spectator killed during top dragstar race This past Sunday, a spectator at the National Hot Rod Association  (NHRA) Arizona Nationals was killed when a loose tire came apart from a Top Fuel dragstar. The accident occured when the car lost its left-rear tire. Before the car  burst into flames, it skidded ... http://thewoostervoice.com/2010/02/national-18/ Union members within airline cause strike Union members representing British Airways cabin crews said Monday they have voted overwhelmingly to strike. The strike centers around service conditions which would lengthen crew hours but also cut down employment. Crew members are expected to meet this weekend to determine an exact date for the ... http://thewoostervoice.com/2010/02/international-10/ This past weekend, the Wooster Symphony Orchestra, directed by Professor of Music Jeffrey Lindberg performed in the Gault Recital Hall. I am rather skeptical of most orchestra performances, but I was blown away and truly moved by the phenomenal performance of the company. Anna Lemler ’10, beautifully performed Edward Elgar’s Cello ... http://thewoostervoice.com/2010/02/wooster-orchestra-brings-rachmaninoff-to-life/ “Mary Queen of Scots Got Her Head Chopped Off,” by Scottish playwright Liz Lochead opened this Wednesday, Feb. 24 at the Freedlander Theatre and will continue to run this Friday and Saturday at 8:15 p.m. The play centers around the relationship between Mary Queen of Scots (Amanda Keith ’11) and her ... http://thewoostervoice.com/2010/02/%e2%80%9cmary-queen-of-scots%e2%80%9d-plays-with-history-the-scottish-play-reinterprets-the-past-of-scotland/ After slumping in the middle of the season, the men’s basketball team has found their rhythm from the outside. The  No. 19 Scots’ aerial assault continued last Tuesday, as the Scots declared war on the Kenyon College perimeter defense — dropping bombs from the outside to coast to a 73-59 ... http://thewoostervoice.com/2010/02/scots-go-to-battle-for-ncac-title/ Despite holding the Kenyon Ladies to just 19 points in the second half, the Wooster women’s basketball team’s season ended in a 48-47 loss in the North Coast Athletic Conference Tournament quarterfinals on Tuesday in Gambier, Ohio. The Scots (11-15, 8-8 NCAC) trailed the Ladies (17-9, 8-7 NCAC) throughout the entire ... http://thewoostervoice.com/2010/02/scots-knocked-from-ncac-tournament-ending-season/ The NBA trade deadline illuminates the contenders Midway through the NBA season, teams struggle to assert themselves as title contenders. The top trades in the Association left some teams feeling like winners and some feeling even more lost. Eastern Conference Winner: Cleveland Cavaliers The Cavs significantly improved the depth and talent in their frontcourt ... http://thewoostervoice.com/2010/02/fresh-take-on-sports/