Q&A with Michael Lydon of Rolling Stone Magazine
Several weeks ago, I had the chance to hear Michael Lydon’s program on writing about pop music at the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. I was interested by the comments he nonchalantly made...
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Video: The Wooster Blade on scene at “Tent City” eviction
The Wooster Blade Graphics Editor and Business Manager Alex Hasapis was on scene with The Daily Record to witness the eviction of residents and clean up of the “Tent City” encampment located on 801 Madison Ave in...
Dear me: Advice to your past self.
Inspired by the twitter hashtag, #DearMe, The Wooster Blade invited WHS students to share advice with their past selves. Cards compiled by Sarah Hopkins, Maureen McKeown, Hanna Morgan, Isabelle Cannon, Samantha Brunn and Mary...
1938 editorial decries segregation in Wooster
Editorials have always been a staple of The Wooster Blade. Over time, our views have evolved. Oftentimes, the voices of students have catalyzed community change. The following editorial from 1938 exemplifies such efforts. Please...
Student explores the idea of a social media detox
Positives Just two days ago, I was notified that my Twitter account was officially deactivated and would not allow me to re-log into it. Several thoughts went through my head. My first...
Editors defend free press
In its long and storied history, The Wooster Blade has produced plenty of newspapers, but it has also made headlines of its own. On Jan. 19, 2003, four student editors sued the...
Euchre has become an infamous WHS “tradition”
The WHS administration, led by administrative intern Brandon Cobb, decided to revive the card game euchre during lunches this year by organizing a tournament. “I remember playing euchre in high school, so I thought...
Technology platforms have transformed
In an issue from the ‘90s version of The Wooster Blade, a student provided his opinion on the comparison between Apple and IBM. In his article, staff member David Schrier asserted, “I’m...
Beloved staff member showcases heroic past
Vic Cole, a faculty member of WHS, is informally known for selling Relay for Life candy bars during the four lunch periods. However, Cole may be a little more famous than we...
American Sniper causes student to question the film’s intentions
Directed by Clint Eastwood, American Sniper is a beautifully made film that has generated a decent amount of controversy over its historical inaccuracies and tainted depiction of the Iraq War. However, the most noticeable...