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The Transcript Founded in 1867 as The Western Collegian, The Transcript is published weekly September through May. The views expressed are the opinions of the writers and

Since 1867, The Transcript has served the students, faculty and staff of Ohio Wesleyan University with independent journalism. It is also a vital link between the campus and the surrounding community of Delaware, Ohio. In all its endeavors, The Transcript strives to:
- To be fair, honest, courageous, respectful, independent and accountable.
- To provide our readers with accurate and comprehensive

news coverage that is relevant to the OWU community.
- To report, gather and interpret the news in a manner that empowers all members of the OWU community and promotes a fair and open discussion.
- To maintain an open forum for discussion of campus issues and other pertinent matters.
- To provide students with journalistic experience while educating them in the procedures of a working newspaper.
- To practice professional journalism. The Transcript welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as well as press releases and story ideas. All letters to the editor must be accompanied by the writer’s contact information for verification. Letters may be edited for grammar and defamatory or obscene materical. Please email letters or ideas to [email protected] or deliver them in hard copy to the Department of Journalism, Phillips 117. Before submitting story ideas or press releases, please consider how the potential story pertains to The Transcript’s audience and include that in your submission. The views expressed in letters, columns and cartoons are the opinions of the writers and artists and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Journalism or the university.

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10/11/2021

Check out this amazing video made by the Transcript’s talented content creators Max Peck and Izzy Brinker starring Jacob Delight!

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Come Join the Transcript! If you’re someone who likes to write, edit or create, then this might be the thing for you! It...
10/06/2021

Come Join the Transcript! If you’re someone who likes to write, edit or create, then this might be the thing for you! It’s a great way to spread the voice of students through writing! Contact John McGory if interested! ([email protected])

In tonight's featured story, Hailey de la Vara reflects on her uncle's struggles with drug abuse and the lessons she has...
06/01/2021

In tonight's featured story, Hailey de la Vara reflects on her uncle's struggles with drug abuse and the lessons she has taken from them.

https://www.transcriptmag.com/post/uncle-dave-s-overdose-was-a-wake-up-call

By: Hailey de la Vara When I was six years old, Saturday nights at my grandma’s house were something I constantly looked forward to. Hunter, my brother, and I played Clue, Go Fish, and Battleship with Uncle Dave until we would both p*e our pants from laughter. When my grandma, Dave’s mother, die...

This semester we invited professors teaching courses that involved  social justice issues to offer their students the op...
06/01/2021

This semester we invited professors teaching courses that involved social justice issues to offer their students the opportunity to write a piece for The Transcript as an assignment. Today we are pleased to feature two of these stories. First up is Byssan Samny, with this research-informed personal reflection on migration from Prof. Paul Dean's Sociology course, "Global Inequality and Justice."

By: Byssan Samny The term "migration" is one that we often hear. Politicians, the media, and international organizations all use it. When we think about migration, we envision a massive influx of people crossing the borders of various countries. For me, migration is more than a flow of people, it is...

Bishops greet Commencement with a mixture of relief, anxiety, and anticipation.
05/29/2021

Bishops greet Commencement with a mixture of relief, anxiety, and anticipation.

By: Shay Manuela In a recent announcement by President Rock Jones, students of the class of ‘20 and ‘21 learned they would have the opportunity to walk across the stage this May. In light of last year’s canceled graduation and the lingering uncertainties of the pandemic’s development, word o...

The pandemic affected every aspect of student life this year, including students' work lives. Read more in this afternoo...
05/28/2021

The pandemic affected every aspect of student life this year, including students' work lives. Read more in this afternoon's Transcript:

https://www.transcriptmag.com/post/student-experiences-with-working-during-a-pandemic

By: Kristen Beachy Many college students maintain jobs in addition to their academic workload in order to provide for their cost of living, build professional experience, or gain practical application of their major. With over one-third of Ohio Wesleyan students employed through the university and o...

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