Geoffrey Allen, Viewpoints Editor I have written so many articles for this student-run publication, and yet I feel like there’s not much to say any more for this final Viewpoint. It’s all become bittersweet. I have been so angry with life and anxious about graduation all year long that I have forgotten how much timeContinue reading “A Final Viewpoint Simply on the Art of Trying”
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Finding an Artistic Voice: Evolving Oneself Throughout a Career
Colin Schrein, A&E Editor Many musicians and artists have unique voices and styles in their art. Some have an easily identifiable style while others have more widespread characteristics. In developing a personal voice in art, there is usually a process of finding that voice through experimentation and exploration. Some artists find their style and stickContinue reading “Finding an Artistic Voice: Evolving Oneself Throughout a Career”
Viewpoint: It’s Been Real, Sports
Langston Hood, Senior Sports Writer It is with immense remorse and sadness that I press these keys in service of the noble Wooster Voice for the last time today. Covering sports for this newspaper has been one of my favorite parts of attending Wooster over the last four years. My love for sports has alsoContinue reading “Viewpoint: It’s Been Real, Sports”
Aya Daniako’s “DNK” Teaches Us about Love, Heartbreak and Self-Worth
Namara Rwakatare, Contributing Writer The Malian-French artist Aya Daniako, formally known as Aya Nakamura, is a powerful force that is taking the music scene by storm with her latest album “DNK.” As a dark-skinned and Malian woman in France, Daniako has been subject to sexism, racism and colorism. She has had to create a spaceContinue reading “Aya Daniako’s “DNK” Teaches Us about Love, Heartbreak and Self-Worth”
Giving Thanks
Samuel Boudreau, Editor in Chief To help align my memories at the Voice, I want to devote the majority of this viewpoint towards thanks. First, I want to thank you, the reader, for taking time out of your day to read our newspaper. Whether satisfied or dissatisfied with our paper, your interest in our work inspiresContinue reading “Giving Thanks”
Softball Halted by Division Rival Wittenberg: Denison Ahead
Eliot Barrengos, Sports Editor The College of Wooster softball team was on the brink of losing four consecutive games in a row. After splitting the opening two games of conference competition against Ohio Wesleyan University and sweeping away the lowly Kenyon Owls, the Scots looked primed to fight for an NCAC softball championship throughout theContinue reading “Softball Halted by Division Rival Wittenberg: Denison Ahead”
Scots Boast Three Champions in All-Ohio Meet: Finish Sixth as Team
Payton MacLean, Contributing Writer The Wooster Fighting Scots men’s and women’s track and field teams made their way over to Ohio Wesleyan University for the heavily anticipated All-Ohio Division III Championships this past Saturday afternoon. The teams faced off against 12 other Division III competitors, including four NCAC programs (Denison, Kenyon, Oberlin and the championshipContinue reading “Scots Boast Three Champions in All-Ohio Meet: Finish Sixth as Team”
Turf Project: A Short Term Obstacle, but a Needed Change
Langston Hood, Senior Sports Writer The Athletics Department recently embarked on a new project to replace the turf inside John P. Papp Stadium and the surrounding Carl Munson Track. In the summer of 2009, the facility received a new, all-season synthetic turf field and the track was refurbished. However, both have become dilapidated over theContinue reading “Turf Project: A Short Term Obstacle, but a Needed Change”
I.S. Spotlight: Katiasofia Gonzales
“Stressed Out and Struggling to Concentrate: The Relationship Between Cortisol Reactivity and Cognitive Control in College Students” My name is Katiasofia Gonzales, and I am a senior Cognitive Neuroscience major. For my I.S., I decided to focus my research on the relationship between stress and cognition in my project, “Stressed Out and Struggling to Concentrate:Continue reading “I.S. Spotlight: Katiasofia Gonzales”
Viewpoint: How Deleting Instagram Can Change Your Life
As a young person struggling with my mental health, the internet has opened my eyes to the realm of self-help, whether it be self-soothing affirmations, self-care ideas or journaling prompts for self-discovery. While there is a sort of ridiculousness to a lot of self-help culture, I have been able to navigate this and find nuggetsContinue reading “Viewpoint: How Deleting Instagram Can Change Your Life”