Volume CXXVI, Issue VII
October 10th, 2008

As the spreading financial crisis began to freeze credit markets in the United States, many European leaders regarded the deteriorating state of the American banking system with an attitude of Schadenfreude, a German word that means satisfaction taken at the misfortune of another. They believed the fact that the crisis had originated on the other side of the Atlantic only served as proof that European financial systems were superior to those in practice within the United States.

The past two weeks saw two debates in the race for the presidency, but also one in a race further down the ballot - and much closer to home.

Viewpoints

- Business Manager Grace Lynch writes about the memorial fountain outside Lowry Center and the cause of its dedication.

- Viewpoints Editor Peter Gernsheimer argues that voting for third-party candidates is a waste of time and a vote.

Features

- Features Editor Abby Gordon writes about this fall's Greek Week events, including the Greek-sponsored bonfire and Collge Underground dance party.

Arts

- John Brumbaugh '09 review The Sweet Remains concert as part of WAC's coffee-house events ate Mom's last Tuesday.

Sports

- Lilly Maria Sexton, the first womens' tennis coach at the College, passed away this week. Sports Editor Sara Brown writes about her life at Wooster