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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the "The oV ice" Student Newspaper Collection at Open Works, a service of The oC llege of Wooster Libraries. It has been accepted for inclusion in The oV ice: 2001-2011 by an authorized administrator of Open Works. For more information, please contact [email protected]. T71 Contrary to popular belief, we TF didn't run completely out of August 30, 2002 T money ... we still have light-bulbs- ." Vol. CXIX, No. 1 W - Overheard in Lowry On The Web O www.wooster.edyvoi ce J--America's Oldest WeeklyICECollege Newspaper Students bring parking woes back to Wooster campus George Pansy their cars, several students have Muddling the problem further is so we could avoid all this," students last April; every student got Chief Staff Writer voiced their displeasure with an impending city ordinance, which Thomas said. an email at that time," Kirk said. Despite adding nearly 120 new College policy, directing angry if passed next month will prohibit In fact, said Security Director In addition to the early notice in parking spots on campus since last phone messages and emails to students or campus visitors from Joe Kirk, a large-scal- e effort was April, additional messages offering August and implementing a five-month-lo- ng, campus administration. parking their cars on city streets made to communicate with upper- returning students exclusive access first-ye- multi-med- ia cam- "I think it's ridiculous that there from 1 to 6 a.m. The guidelines of classman before ar students to parking passes were sent over the paign designed to give upperclass-ma- n are seniors and juniors who don't the ordinance are still being ironed arrived-an- d with great success. campus listserv and posted on first in "We started selling the passes to priority obtaining have parking passes and that some out in City council meetings. See "Parking" on page 2. parking passes, the College has first-yea- rs do," said Chris Facing the perils of a semester again drawn criticism from the Verstegen '03, a native of without a parking pass, and with student body for the lack of park- California who drove his car to the city "ordinance looming in the ing accommodations on campus. campus. "I got to the Security near future, Bradley Thomas '04 After arriving at the College last Office before noon on Saturday opted to send his car back home weekend, many upperclassman and when they told me they didn't with his parents. seeking year-lon- g parking passes have any parking passes left I "They always sell out of the at the Security O'ffice were couldn't believe it, I was like, passes, we know that; but they informed that the 660 car decals 'Man, what am I going to do with definitely could've done a better HERE Jupper-classma- n had already sold out. Left without my car, it's just a dead weight job communicating that AH I.-C0- parking passes, but stuck with now,' " Verstegen said. could buy passes early TO 10 ' . CORNER I Convocation builds strength i (5:00 AH" Andrew Waldman Longbrake Wellness Center and corporate misfirings at energy Viewpoints Editor the new Morgan Hall. giant Enron last year. Building improvement was the "It's heady stuff to build a big, "For all the damage they inflict- centerpiece of College of Wooster new building from start to finish, to ed, Kenneth Lay and his col- President R. Stanton Hales' convo- say nothing of three," said Hales. leagues might just as well have cation speech to the 133rd year of --- 4Iales also addressed the issue of driven a jet plane into Enron's Wooster students on campus. integrity in the academy, as it Houston headquarters. This was Hales cited the amazingly vast relates to the terrorist attacks of not an attack from without. This improvements to campus since the Sept. 11. was decay from within," mused 1990's. "It's not clear what has got- "Last September, this country was Hales. "It's not just buildings that

ten into us," said Hales. "During indeed attacked from without. And need building, or re-buildi- ng." the campaign of the 1990s, the these outside enemies had decided Hales said his most important College undertook four major that tearing down our biggest build- goal is to develop his students into building projects in five years and ings was the greatest possible blow quality individuals that can prevent we vowed that we would never to our viability," said Hales. any further decay within the 5 attempt that pace again." He continued to note Wooster's national community. Hales spoke of the three new continued expansion, even in the "No building can serve its obje-civ- e buildings, the new mall and the wake of the tragedy that caused so without a solid foundation; no Lowry Dining Hall renovation, all many Americans to question the community can thrive without the completed in the last five years. safety of the nation. integrity of all of its members: no Photo By Pamela Miller The three buildings erected in the But Hales also looked to the individual can truly contribute On the west side ofcampus near Galpin Hall stands one ofthe new signs experi- from a basis sound intel- recent expansion period included inner conflicts the country except of for the city, stating that from 1 to 6 a.m. no parking is allowed. the Gault Admissions Center, enced, especially in the case of the lect and resulting character."

II 1 1 fll 1 I MaMMMMUaaiMaMIUMMAAl LiMIMlMMMMMMMMIMMHMWMj LlMMMMMHIMNMNMaMWMiHi . fcM MMM MMMMWll llll II ITlrHlllllI J r A Acting Registrar Robert Editor discusses situation The Voice staff goes vaca-- Students reveal their Fall sports season kicks Blair has long history in in the Middle East tioning with President R. favorite summer films. off this weekend, his position at Wooster. Stanton Hales. 1 -- page 2 - page 5 - page 6 - page 9 -- page 10 Editor: Sarah Core Assistant Editor: Justin L. Hart Robert Blair returns as acting registrar for College have applied for the posi- Registrar's Office to have an Justis L. Hart istrar position permanently. The advertised the job description in. people and review of these "open-doo- r policy" that would Assistant News Editor committee met over the summer Chronicles of Higher Education tion so far, applicants is scheduled to start give an "immediate response" to Former Registrar and Professor to draft a job description and for- and elsewhere, and hopes to have the beginning of October. the problems that students and fac- of Sociology Robert Blair has mulate a schedule for the search a permanent registrar by the around "We hope to interview candi- ulty bring to the office. The office temporarily returned to the process. Hetrick chose representa- spring semester. About a dozen dates before Thanksgiving," welcomes suggestions and con- College in order to serve as acting tives from diverse areas of the Miller said. "We hope to make structive feedback, he said, and Registrar while a search commit- College community to serve in our recommendation: to the pres- would use those suggestions to tee undertakes the process of find- this group. It was composed of before the end of the improve their service. ing a new, permanent registrar. two students, Abby Bowers '03 ident semester." Blair plans to remain Additionally, Blair specifical- Glenn Davis left the position in and Kyle Kindbom '04; four fac- registrar : until the ly praised the work of Betty July after taking a job as registrar at ulty members, Jim Hartman, pro- as acting hiring a new registrar Kost, the associate registrar for Utah State University. Blair, who fessor of mathematics and com- process of completed. systems support, for the capa- served as registrar for the College of puter services, Charles Peterson, has been According to Blair, there have bilities she has shown in helping Wooster for three years during the professor of black studies, Jack in Office of the the Registrar's Office run as late 1980s, agreed to assume the Russell, professor of music and been changes the lb , itself, both recently and smoothly as possible. duties of acting registrar until a per- John Sell professor of econom- Registrar first worked in the office. Miller is satisfied by Blair's per- manent replacement is found. Blair ics; and three staff members since he has formance, but he believes that served on the faculty of from the College, Rose Falkner f One of the biggest changes also that the registration proce- finding a new permanent registrar Wooster from 1971 until his retire- from the Off -- Campus Study and Photo by Pamela miller been increasingly is a vital task for the administra- ment in 2000. International Programs Office, Acting Registrar Robert Blair dure has become on technology, relying tion of the college to undertake. Former Vice President of Director of Financial Aid David poses in front of his new office dependent in the Until a permanent replacement is Academic Affairs Barbara Hetrick Miller, and Robert Blair himself. while students wait to see him, more on using computers information. chosen, Blair plans to be here to set up a committee last spring to Miller is chair of the committee. eager to make changes to their processing of the fill the position. search for someone to fill the reg The search committee has fall schedules Blair said he wanted Parking: Dilemmas continue to plague Wooster community their cars, continued from page 1 points out that there has been a that by sending out mass emails ate more spaces to park on cam- ing a place to park campus Security Wooster Headline News. marked improvement in campus over the summer we were giving pus and ameliorate the College's Holmes said mat will issue warnings during the first "We had over 350 upperclass-ma- n parking policy over the past year. upperclassman the first chance to recurring parking woes. refrain respond during that time and "Since last August we've added fill those spots," he said. "The clear tension on our cam- few days of classes and felt it to be a very large success," over 120 spaces for faculty and Still, within the last few weeks pus is keeping green space versus from giving tickets. is hold- Kirk said. staff." said Holmes. "We've Holmes has been collaborating creating parking spots, but we are In addition, security In the past week, the Deans' added spots behind the Wellness with Vice President for Business talking about all of our options, ing a small number of reserved offices have fielded dozens of Center and repaved Morgan and and Finance Bob Walton, for example, creating a lot where parking passes that are set complaints from students and par- Wishart, and added lots behind Director of College Contracts students could put their cars if aside for those with medical they ents. And while Dean of Students Corner and Colonial House for and Administrative Projects they are leaving them for the day." disabilities. If unclaimed, Kurt Holmes sympathizes "with student parking." Jackie Middleton and others, Regarding those students who may be offered to students in student frustration and anger," he "In addition to that, we thought exploring options on how to cre are currently having difficulty find the near future. News Brief An error appeared in the May 2 issue of the Voice. In the Features section, the article "Toddler overcomes challenges with help of students" stated that Jaxon Woolard would be receiving "electro-convulsi- ve ther- apy." The actual therapy used on Jaxon, which began in the spring, is in the field of electro-medicin- e. Jaxon is pioneering a therapy that uses subtle energies to manifest a new pattern within the cell to overrule College reviews security process any imbalances within it. Success of this treatment would result in overrides the mutations of Jixoa's DNA with a healthy DNA structure that has the potential to reverse or eliminate many cf the char acteris-tic- s On Aug. 19, College officials invited a number of outside of Ruhenstcin-Tayb- i syndrome. reviewers to examine Wooster 's Safety and Security policies through interview sessions with various members of the adminis- Also, there was an error in the information regarding the fund set up for Jaxon. The itc-c- r xh , ; f L.s tration, faculty and student body. name is Jaxon Woolard. Donations only should be directed to: MeaJen and Moore co Jack M v. J 201 E. Oberlin College's Director of Security Robert Jones and City of Liberty St., Wooster, OH 44691. An editor erred. Wooster Police Captain Don Edwards visited Wooster a week before classes began to discuss and consolidate security issues Any questions or re ts for furJ'.er information should be ihrecfe J to JaxoVs which arose during the previous school year. tpremerG aol .com . Wooster's Director of Safety and Security Joe Kirk and Dean of Students Kurt Holmes are presently examining the, report and will

. As journalism is a h:muin process, there is a cons:J "J po'.er.::aljor r :l-S- : S C. l ! be "ope rationalizing" it in the near future. Look for more details' in . step of the way: in news.i.-'.erin- editing or pnn:.:;;. I !:e So.ce s.'. J strives to avoiJ s i r future issues of the Voice. wlien an error Joes occur, it is cur pucy to a. ' tit it v .1 pn cn:t it. 11. s rpoce ,;'-- , ' - .7 -- pose. Ca'.l the Voice cce at JJ3.2?Jy- - 2f- ?. or c t vclcci;. is c.U. 3 Week ends with a "Scot Spirit" bang Music prof moves up Over 60 student organizations recruit new members Erin McCann Editor-In-Chi- Vanessa Lange ef provided by Wooster's Scot ting involved are essential. It Professor of Music Nancy Staff Writer Marching Band. Also, Lowry din- gives you the opportunity to get Ditmer has been appointed to Today, at Wooster's annual ing hall will be closed. Instead, your mind off of academics." serve as the North Central Scot Spirit Day, students will Hospitality Services is serving Whether you are interested in ath- Division President of MENC: have the opportunity to sign up dinner outside, cook-o- ut style. letics, politics, music, acting or the National Association for for and gather more information Although Scot Spirit Day is Volunteering, there is some organi- Music Education. about many of the student organ- mainly for the benefit of new stu- zation out there that will cater to Ditmer, who also serves as izations that the College has to dents, it is really an all-camp- us your interests. director of bands at Wooster, will . offer. The event, sponsored by event. Most of the student cam- In addition to the numerous hold the position for two years, the student activities pus office, will community will be in atten- organizations that participated last during which she will oversee the Photo Courtesy of OPI be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in dance, either to an year, promote several newcomers will be ten states in her region, and par- Nancy Ditmer the Lowry drive, between the organization or to learn more represented in ticipate on today's fair. MENC's National Professor of Music Physical Education Center and about an organization they might These include the Ambassadors Executive Board. Lowry Center. not have had time to be involved Program, which has many differ- "I am truly honored to have an Ditmer is hopeful that the new Student representatives from with in previous years. ent countries represented by opportunity to serve as division contacts will also serve a purpose over 60 student organizations Not only are academics impor- Wooster students, the C.O.W. president," said Ditmer, who has beyond MENC. "One of the bene- will be actively recruiting new tant at Wooster, but students are Belles, a female a cappella been active with the Ohio Music fits of becoming involved in an members at this event. These stu- also encouraged to join extra- group, Scots in Service, an alumni Education Association for more organization such as this is the dents will be there to answer any curricular activities. Scot Spirit volunteer organization. Sisters in than 20 years and previously professional connections that you questions about their respective Day is a great way to jump-sta- rt Spirit, a chapter of the Presbyterian served as president of the make," said Ditmer, who has clubs and organizations and will your involvement at the College. College Women, V.I.E.W. (Visions OMEA. "As teachers, we have a spent the last 19 years conducting also be ready with sign-u- p sheets According to Jennifer Brown, in Education at Wooster), and special obligation to youngsters students in the Scot Symphonic for interested students. In addi- assistant director of student activ- Yougottawannadoit, a program who, with an early start, can not and Marching Bands. tion, live entertainment will be ities, "social interaction and get house volunteer group. only enjoy a lifetime of music, "When a music education stu- but also apply the learning skills dent graduates and wants to go to ! they acquire through their music another state to teach, it is very Major ; to other subjects." likely that I will know someone in changes made with money Through her role as MENC that state ... and that person c;an division president, Ditmer will often put the student in touch Rachel kranch 1 j Building to the . lower level of accessibility to certain financial i meet with music educators from with many other people who can Chief Copy Editor Galpin Hall and has received a services. The following services all over the country, at all levels help in the search for a teaching new payroll supervisor, in are now available to walk-i- n of education. position, a graduate assistantship, Starting last June, several mod- Wooster alum Kim Nadin. While customers: "Nancy has made valuable a position in graduate school, ifications have taken place in the at Wooster, Nadin worked as stu-dentpay- roll 1) Students may cash personal contributions to the advance- - etc." Ditmer cautions that the stu- College's Treasurer's Office. The coordinator as well as checks up to $50.00; ; ment of music education in dent will still have to earn what- most significant change has been the payroll assistant in the Treasurer's 2) Students may pay student Ohio," said John J. Mahlmann, ever position they are seeking, retirement of John Plummer from his Office for a year following her account and other fees (parking executive director of MENC. "but the initial connections can job as assistant treasurer. CPA graduation. Carolann Oswald was tickets, library fines, etc.) by cash "The Ohio Music Education be very helpful." fj Rebecca M. Parkhurst has been appointed as the new payroll or check; Association has been greatly Ditmer joined Wooster's faculty hired as the new controller. assistant as well. 3) Employees and retirees may strengthened through her in 1 984, and currently teaches Parkhurst is a graduate of Mt. The Accounting Office is now make personal charge account efforts. We look forward to her courses in music education and Union College and has been a located on the south side of Galpin payments by cash or check; leadership at the nationallevel conduction along with supervis- member of Ernst and Young for Hall. Joyce Hansen was promoted 4) Departments with approved as well." ing student teachers. , the past seven years. She said that from student accounts coordinator "change funds" may pick up she has always enjoyed working to accounts receivable supervisor change requests; and i i on college campuses and found and Rose Seling was promoted 5) Departments will deliver IQ2J Wooster's campus environment to from accounting clerk to account- daily deposits to the Financial I In Memoriam m be very pleasant. ing supervisor. Services counter. I I As Controller, non-cas- her main duties The Budget and Administrative The following h services Donald E. Noble, Emeritus Life member of The College of are managing the Business Office Offices are now located on the are still available in the Treasurer's Wooster's Board of Trustees and former Chief Executive I and i working with the treasurer. north side of Galpin Second Floor. Office (Galpin Hall): Officer of Rubbermaid Incorporated, died Sunday, June 30, I i Parkhurst stated that a 1) six-mon- lot of The Treasurer's Office is no Receipt and processing of following a th battle with cancer. He was 87. j changes have occurred in the longer able to offer cash services checks for student account payments; i

Treasurer's Office and that the (i.e. check cashing, Off-Camp- cash advances, 2) Receipt and processing of Carolee Taipale, Coordinator of us International I campus community has been etc.) due to directives received checks for employee and retiree Programs as well as an adjunct member of the faculty at The very accepting and patient with from the College's independent personal charge accounts; 1 College of Wooster, died Sunday, June 23, after a long illness. i these alterations. auditors and the Audit Committee 3) Reimbursement of College 11 " i Apart from internal Changes, of die Board of Trustees. . business expenses via accounts The College Wooster is sig- ' ' 1 of saddened by the loss of two m the Treasurer's Office relocated Instead, there 'is now a new payable checks; and 1 nificant members in our campus community. over the summer as well. The Financial Services counter avail- Distribution of College VISA pi H 'Student Payroll Office has moved able at the Wilson Bookstore, credit cards to authorized mem- from the Human. Resources offering improved hours . arid - bers of the campus. 4 Editors: Cookie Compitello & Andrew Waldman Smooth Entry in fall 2003 Apathy affects media quality There are some moments in chit lives we will simply always remember and for most of us. tlie first day of college is one of those. We were all nervous, whether moving across the country or Writer notices the increasing lack of integrity in the across the street into Holden Hall; some are a little reluctant to admit it, but most were pretty excited about everything new we nation's top news magazines were about to experience. well and was filled with tlie usual This year's orientation went For many, the Iraq situation is hesi- - About halfway through my first excitement from everyone-asid- e from some parents a tittle . Matt Foulds at the College last year like a T. V. show that has gone on tant to say good-bye- . The Xi Chi's were around with friendly semester national fitness is impor- far too long, and O.J. Simpson smiles and extra helping hands when it came time to unload those my parents decided to send me a While tant, one would hope that it could seems to have been on his best cars and carry in boxes. The Student Orientation Committees subscription to Time Magazine. I presented in a more dignified behavior recently. Regardless of came in over a week early, working hard to prepare events and They hoped that would be able be nation- way, or as a cover story in a mag- the reasons for the country's lack activities that eased the transition into Wooster. Each year there is to keep myself updated on al affairs throughout the year. azine such as People. Despite a of interest, the media should still something about orientation week to remember (some of you -- the story's importance, it should not allow itself to fall into the trap might recall a Tic-Ta-c gift from Pres. Hales), and for Hie incom- During the remainder of 1 be to chip away at of even being closely related to a ing freslminn, whatever it is that has struck you the most about year, I was sent a copy of Time never allowed the magazine that tabloid paper. Wooster so far, the upper classes welcome you, the new students each week. My parents hopes to the integrity of it. There are still a great number of and faculty and staff as well as a part of our community. keep me in tune with the rest of reports the world were realized and I was The same kind of argument people who want to read credible SGA storage fails once again able to keep myself somewhat goes for sneak previews of "The news articles, and a magazine that affairs. Sopranos." A nation-wid- e news specializes in such areas shouldn't As the end of classes rolled around last spring, the competent on world I have magazine should not need to con- deny them of that. All forms of Student Government Association sent out flyers offering Recently, however, a trend in the cern itself with describing the next news are important, but that they storage for students over the summer. noticed troubling in other season of an. HBO drama. should be represented in differ- SGA seemingly worked hard, but because of poor planning magazine as well as It seems that Entertainment Weekly does not ent areas of media. Some maga-- and lack of organization, students found themselves wonder- areas of media. - zines are devot-- their items had been stored, destroyed or lost in news magazines ing whether ed to entertain- labyrinth-lik- e room in the basement of Holden Hall. have decided that the ment and pop get their items, though it took up to a the best way to "The lines between credible journal- Most students did culture while week longer than SGA promised them. Even after they got appeal to their read- ism and tabloid journalism have been others are devot- their items, more problems arose: students found mildew ers is to put as little ..news maga- ed to describing growing on clothing items as a result of refridgerators that news on the cover slowly disappearing. the state of had defrosted; couches had crushed as possible. not been properly zines and television shows have national affairs. boxes and delicate items. Many students not only had to The cover of the become desperate to increase their As diet trends search for their boxes themselves, but also had to find their Sept. 2, 2002, issue begin to domi- - own transportation to their dorms, which is not what SGA of Time seems to fit viewer and readerships." . , nate magazines promised. All in all, the job was shoddy. Even though SGA in perfectly with this such as Time, a seems to promise the student body that they will improve trend. The cover por- feel the need to cover President subscriber such as myself can their storage program each year, the conditions only wors- trays a rather confused looking Bush's most recent plans for deal- only stand idly by and hope for a en. We hope that the future of SGA storage will be a bright woman holding two plates. The sec- ing the United State's problems change, or maybe just tune into one. But, just in case, pack your delicate items securely. first a plate of pasta, and the ond a large steak. The caption w ith jraq. much like one would be the next episode of "When above her reads, "What Really hard pressed to find an issue of Building's Collapse." The Student Newspaper of Makes You Fat." Pro Wrestling Illustrated dealing The College of Wooster Two sidebars can also be with education reform. Matt Foulds '05 is a guest colum- u w w.w oosicr.eduvoice OICE found. The first describes a spe- The lines between credible nist for the Viewpoints section. H.e Kdilors-in-Chi- f: Lriii McCann Chief Copy Kditor cial sneak preview of the new journalism and tabloid journal- can be reached about this story David Powell Kranch Rachel To have been slowly disappear- and other story ideas at thitT StalT Writer: Danny George season of "The Sopranos". the ism Production Assistants mfouldsQwooster.edu. News Kditor: Sarah Core Johanna Taylor right of "The Sopranos" teaser is ing in recent years. As people Asst. News Kditor: Justin Han Angel Pappalardo a small reference to the Iraq and have become less interested in Viewpoints Kditors: Cookie Compile-N- o Coutrney Miller Al Qaeda situations. world affairs and more interested Andrew Waldiium Vanessa Lance Policy Features Kditors: Katie Berkshire In the world of Fox News and in syndicated episodes of Editorial The Voice encourages letters Elizabeth Yuko Circulation Manager "Celebrity Boxing" I suppose it is Roseanne both news magazines all A&K Kdiliirs: Kara Barney Cato IVapasi futile to attempt to change the and television shows have to the editors. Letters must F.li?a Cramer telephone number, and Spurts Kditors: Ben Mitchell Office Manager direction that our country is cur- become desperate to increase include a Dalanna Hoskins Pamela ToddWorly .-- rently taking. The guilty pleas- their viewer and readerships. they must be received by 5 p.m. on Photo Kditor: Miller as the one on the Monday for Thursday publication. Asst. Photo Kditor: Lahrin Koucky ures, which people have for Articles such submissions via e-m- ail , Illustrator: Seth Kercchamn tabloids and celebrity diets will most recent cover of Time illus- Electronic (voicewoost-er.edu)- . Web Administrator: Nancy Dujmovtc Demites M'mVr the LJltttriat Bnard never regress. trates this desperation. It is under- are encouraged Those pleasures are shared by standable that the country's inter- The staff asks that letters hy ' Thr Htrrr i.c is a newspaper of Ihe College ol Wooster community, managed and produced entirely be limited to 500 words. Some let- - l-'- slowly Modems. i. e published eaLh Thursday of the aiadcmic sctiool year, eseept during examination and everyone, including myself, but est in, national affairs is The is Voice breaks we should at least be able to keep waning. It has been almost a year, ters. may not be printed. The Opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of the enure siudenl hody. faculty, college administration 1 reserves the right to hold and or IrHi e stall I nsigned editorial, are written by members of the l. r editorial board. Hylined piece, such worthless stories off the cov- since September .1 and whether columns and letters to the editor reflect the opinions ot the writers. grammatically proof any letter Subscriptions lothc mt are per year. All correspondence should be addrrssed to: The Hinirfrr Vtme. ers of some of our most presti- or not people want to admit it, Bo HH7. The College of Woosicr. Wooster. OII44WI gious magazines. they are putting it behind them. which it receives. Bush's Policy on Iraq As the United David Powell States began its tr"'" invasion of Afghanistan follow- Storm. First of all. Bush has ing the attacks of Sept. II, 2001 failed to gain the same interna- Xv rant had in cficcc President Bush stated that this tional backing as his father was the beginning of the "War on 1991. In addition, our objectives Terrorism." Even then, whispers will engage us in a longer, more from the White House indicated violent war. Bush wants to actual- Iraq as the next target. Over this ly invade Iraq and overthrow past summer, Bush has made it Saddam Hussein. We will not find clear to the world that the United this as easy as we did in States is seriously investigating Afghanistan. Though there is invading Iraq. political dissent in Iraq, it is not Bush thinks Americans are involved in a civil war and dumb; assuming we don't real- Hussein's dictatorship is far more ize the difference between established and stronger than the invading Iraq and invading Taliban's government. Afghanistan. He also believes Saddam Hussein is a violent we don't know the difference dictator who has committed between the political situations numerous human rights viola- of 1991 and the present. tions in Iraq as well as engaged Last fall, when the United in ethnic cleansing. However, States invaded Afghanistan, it these conditions existed in Iraq was a tactic of retaliation. A mes- for years before the United sage had to be sent that the States first war with Iraq, yet mi rv n u i United States would not allow these were never reasons to terrorists to attack our nation overthrow Hussein. without consequences. When the Since 1991, Hussein has been Taliban refused to hand over the kept under close watch by the Prof recalls spring job cuts terrorists responsible for the 91 1 Western eye in an attempt to pre- Qaeda, they allied vent these atrocities and to mon- a the running of a corporation attacks, Al To the Editors: the College at decrease itor the restricted development are not comparable (private-personalprivate-publi- c), themselves with the terrorists. in salary we should hang weapons pro- but I The United States had no choice of his military and I consider this letter just one our heads in shame. Hussein has probably when we are going to but to overthrow the Taliban gov- grams. more relatively ineffectual I know that the people who wonder sanctions, but in spuri-ousne- ss ernment to reach Al Qaeda. violated these raving) to make such decisions will say that insist on unmasking the response (ranting and Iraq has not attacked or pro- this case it is the UN's responsi- "our" budget is earmarked for of that claim. the administration'sBoard of voked the United States, and to bility to react, not the U.S.'s. specific categories of expenses, The separation of budgets in Trustees' recent decision to our knowledge, Iraq has not har-bore- d In reality. Bush is probably thus attempt to explain away this particular corporation (The "downsize" our staff. It strikes and who have. A smart enough not to attack an contradictions, but I say College of Wooster) serves two terrorists me as insanely hypocritical for such is unprovoked unprovoking Hussein. So Bush's functions: 1 ) to make donors war against Iraq the faculty and trick is to get Hussein to give us happy because they can choose and unfounded. a reason to attack. By pYomoting insanely what their name appears on Bush is using the sentiment It strikes me as U.S. war against Iraq, Bush is (thus encouraging them to connected with the "War on a when we have just faculty and acting like a child in a theater, hypocritical for the donate), arid 2) to give credence Terrorism" to hide this fact been "compelled" to kicking the back of Hussein's acjmjnjstration to be to administrativetrustee claims to promote a new war with Iraq. downsize (fire people). and . memory chair until Hussein turns around that we "don't have the money" Bush hopes the of i know that in receiving raises when we additionally and yells at him. Then Bush will to do whatever it is they don't Desert Storm will the past, faculty feelings be able to respond. have just been compelled to want to do, or to allow them to revive the nationalistic in As a nation, we must demand realign policies, curricula, and against Iraq that occurred : C;UTS: downsize (fire people). our leaders stop this behavior, it is programs in the way that they do 1991, making his sell easier. ing administra- - : However, the political situa- unethical and immoral. Down the such an explanation raises seri- want to. tors) have agreed to have no tions leading to Desert Storm road, Hussein may provoke us for ous ethical questions. raises when the College was were quite different. Then, Iraq some reason or support terrorists When I was a financially Disgustedly, experiencing financial prob- had annexed another sovereign that do, and because we didn't act struggling single parent (as lems. Why this option was not nation Kuwait in an unpro- now, we may find ourselves in a to my status now as a Karen J. Taylor presented to us last'spring is a opposed voked attack. This sort of attack bloodier, more costly conflict. privileged middle-clas- s faculty Associate Professor con- mystery to me. Several people is illegal according to UN estab- However, Hussein may be and one of my chil- Dept. of History have suggested such a reme- person), lished international laws, so the tent to grow fat and rich on oil. and dren was sick, I did hot say to case, the U.S. will dy. That we (faculty cer- international community decided In either also staff, only that child, "Sorry. All the Note : This letter references its moral administrators; took place on to respond, using a U.S. led have maintained receiv- money we have left is for our tain events that in smaller of course) are multi-nation- al integrity and done everything campus during the spring force. Ironically, ing raises under such circum- food and utilities budget." that its power to avoid war. semester. For more information, Bush is essentially promoting is unconscionable. If it I spent the money I had to stances consult previous issues the U.S. do exactly what Iraq did of Co-Editor-in-C- I fully realize please hief is true that some of the people help my child. in early 90's. David Powell is tell us the Voice. to Kuwait the who were "fired" were offered that capitalist ideologies war Bush is talking for the Voice. family and The type of similar positions elsewhere at that the running of a FT-ATURF.f- i 6 Editor: Katie Berkshire & Elizabeth Yuko : From banjos to badminton: President Hales revealed Wooster's unconventional president proves that administration is more than just work

year and experienced many of the ed dating someone in my & This unique athletic talent runs affairs, working on the quiet Katie Berkshire capital campaign same situations current college class," said Hales. Euzabeth Yuko in the family. Hales is a former phase of the United States champion bad- with the Board of Trustees and students face. His freshman When posed with the

10-ye- he' Features Editors minton player, was a ar charting major improvements year at Pomona College, Hales question of where would member of the council of the want to live on campus if he More than just a figurehead of International Badminton were a student, Hales said, ike College, President R. Stanton Federation and was one of "I'm living in the best place Hales allows us a peek into' his three deputy referees for the right now, but I would prob- life. love, and sense of adventure. badminton competition at the ably pick Kennarden. I love We sat dow n with President Hales 1996 Olympic Games in the setting and the courtyard to discuss his summer vacation, Atlanda. Georgia. ... the courtyard has to be one hobbies and plans for the upcom- His wife, Diane, coaches of the most stunning views ing academic year. badminton to local youth, coming out of the distance and was also a national it's like walking though a How many times has a teacher badminton champion. She French chateau." asked you to write an essay enti- has also coached bad- This fall. Hales plans to tled, "What did you do over your minton at several colleges make a cameo appearance at a summer mbhmmbmbbb wide variety of sporting events vacation?" "That took care of that prob- and several other campus The Voice activities. He also has a full posed this lem all homesickness travel schedule ahead of him. question, vanished when I started dat- "The man behind both a bad- and much my minton racket and Kauke Arch, more to the ing someone in class," President R. Stanton Hales Wooster's said Hales. proves to be Wooster's own own presi- - Renaissance man. dent, R. Stanton Hales. and junior colleges. Shortly after Commencement, While he was traveling. w hile the rest of the campus was Hales also enjoyed reading still unpacking at home from a several books ranging from a year at school. President Hales Robert Ludlam mystery 2002 began summer vacation with a novel to a book about the trip to Hilton Head Isjand and geology of the Sierra Savannah, Georgia with his wife Mountains. He is currently Wooster Diane. "I do get a vacation, just reading an autographed like other people," he said, copy of Garrison's Keillor's Forum expelling what might be a popu- "The Book of Guys." larly held belief that he works Aside from reading. 365 days a year at Wooster. Hales also spent time . Photo courtesy of President hales Hales then spent two weeks in playing badminton twice a July with his daughter Karen and week and playing the banjo President Hales and his daughter Karen take a break from strenuous

back-packe- 55-pou- her husband. The three d whenever he could fit it mountain climbing in the Sierras. Hales carried a nd backpack on Art in the High Sierras. into his busy schedule. "I this trip, not a difficult feat for a man who runs four miles a day. SpicgGlnan President Hales toted a 55 pound have no bookings right backpack on this trip, and hiked now," said Hales in refer- up to elevations of 10,000 feet. ence to a query about future and developments to technolo- was dating a girl from his Ccni:: 101 Karen is a Professor of Biology banjo performances. gy on campus. hometown of Pasadena, at Davidson College in North Besides banjo music, Hales Hales said that the best part of California who was still in Carolina. Hales also has a son; also enjoys what he calls "an his job was "having the oppor- high school. Later that fall he. Chris, who is in his second year of eclectic collection of musical tunity to shape and improve began to think about home, so Thursday blue-gras- s, nega- -- " law school at Yale. passions," which include the institution." The one she drove out to visit him. r t- Chris was ranked 38th in the Cajun, Classical and tive aspect that he acknowl- However, Hales wasted no United States in men's badminton 1950's rhythm and blues. edged was one that most stu- time in remedying his 7:20 n.m. doubles. Although he tried Like the rest of us, though. dents can relate to not hav- thoughts of home by dating twice, he did not make it onto President Hales has had to read- ing enough time to deal with all one of his classmates that the United States Olympic bad- just to College life. This year, the items he would like to address. January. "That took care of minton team. Karen also played his priorities include hiring a While Hales has a full agenda that problem all homesick- badminton at Swarthmore College. new vice president of academic today, he was once a college first- - ness vanished when I start 7 "Labyrinth" is no longerjust a David Bowie movie many throughout the nation The location was selected.to Amanda Mizevr l and world. be a quiet place. No trees I Staff Writer According to Vice President were cut down, and it is cen- -' for Finance and Business Bob tral to campus. It is near visi- When you hear the word Walton, the labyrinth was tor parking, and is therefore "labyrinth," what comes to built this summer and will accessible not only to mem- mind? If you said a movie "define its own purpose by bers of the College communis starring David Bowie, (whose drawing a wide variety of peo- ty, but also to others. There is son is a '95 alumnus) you ple who will define the pur-- " also lighting nearby, making it would not be incorrect. pose individually as they have a safe place day or night. However, this word now has a personal experience as part The question inevitably more intimate ties to Wooster. of their own meditation." arises, "Do we really need a The College's own He said that while some sites place like this on campus?" labyrinth was built during are designed to be religious, an "Every person might have a the summer, entirely equal number are intended to be different answer to one it is through money donated private meditation spaces, unre- a waste of money, to another it from the Howland Fund, a lated to any particular religion. rv is a place of peace and reflec- private foundation in Ohio. The labyrinth is one of the old- Photo by Pamela Miller tion and the essential begin- The Fund requested a list est symbols of meditation, wor- ning or end to a day. I do know

self-explorati- of projects that could be ship and on. The One of the many additions to campus this year, the labyrinth is a that students have requested the accomplished in a variety design that is in front of Ebert source of intrigue for new and : returning students to the that the Board of College of areas. They selected the Art Center is the same design College. "The labyrinth is one of the oldest symbols of meditation, explore and create more labyrinth from this list and originally built in France at worship and self-- exploration," said Vice President for Finance and opportunities for quiet medita- paid for it entirely. The "labyrinth" comes from the Business Bob Walton. tion and religious space i on labyrinth is located on the double ax, the labris, which is campus so this fits in With east side of Ebert Art evident in its design. "private meditation and private staff and the Wooster communi- several efforts in that catego- - ; j Center, and is now one of The labyrinth is meant to be a space for use by students, faculty, ty," Bob Walton said. ry," said Walton. . Take a ' long break' at the new Wellness Center Andrea Nelson through a contractual agreement First Responders are a group of Responder insignia on it. The have an obligation to the Wellness will be Center for one year to do shifts Staff Writer According to Director of the students one . step below First Responder course Student Heath Center Nancy Emergency Medical Technicians offered again in April for interest-- and be on call. Anderson, who is The 2002-200- 3 school year Anderson "Through massage, looking forward to the program, said, "My belief is if students are welcomes the Longbrake Student we're looking at the impor- - Wellness Center for its first full tance of reducing stress, better- behind it, it's going to go." year on campus. This year the ing the well being of the stu- There are also a few new faces Center has several new programs dents, relaxation and specific at the Wellness Center. Dr. Gene that students may not be aware of. tension points that we have." Gilbert, a psychiatrist, will start This October, Tai Chi classes Ted Marks '04 said "I'm just working on campus under a con- at glad to see that the health center tractual agreement at the end of will be offered to students the ' ! .'j . - Wellness Center. The Wellness is moving away from the typical t. September. Deb Esty works with Center is doing this in collabora- traditional view of it as just a students with eating disorders and tion with Campus Ministry. The place to go when you need minor will be offering a class one or two :m staff at Longbrake and Campus medical attention, and that its k Sundays in October dealing with Ministry want the students to not staff is trying to get involved in food related issues. only think about their physical all areas of health awareness and Another program with a focus health, but also their spiritual health care." Sarah Keen '06 said on students' well being is the health. They hope to achieve this "It is a good idea. They really Empower program, which is now through Tai Chi, a form of mar- needed something such as mas- under the Wellness Center. sages, although they do cost $15 Empower is a group of peer edu- tial arts that focuses on the Ying Photo by Anne gutherie and Yang. The idea was brought an hour." cators headed by Jan Hamill and Nancy Anderson. Empower puts about through student surveys The massages will be done by The lounge in the new Longbrake Student Wellness Center is student on the classic Wooster program, given last year, the interest of professional massotherapists spacious with a television and large windows. This year the Center "No Means No" and holds discus- some staff, and focus groups. Dave Snyder, Ken McDonald, and offers massage therapy and Tai Chi. Second semester, in another col- Diane Stair. The time slots are sion groups with first year students. 2-- 3-- Longbrake Wellness Center is laboration with Campus Ministry, Monday 8, Wednesday 8

3-- open 24 hours a day, seven days a they hope to offer another form of and Thursday 7. It is $15 for a (EMT) who will ride with ed students. The College of meditation more internal half hour table massage. Security on Wednesdays, Wooster pays for the course, but week when students are on cam- Christian meditation. Another new program spon- Saturdays and Sundays. They can students must pay. for his or her pus. Students are encouraged to Half hour massages are also sored by the Wellness Center is be recognized on campus by a books. After completing the take advantage of the new oppor- being offered three days a week the First Responder program. grey shirt with the First course, the First Responders then tunities that are available. ARTS & F.MTFRTATMMFMT 8 Editors: Kara Barney Eliza Cramer Rock & roll ... but without all the sex and drugs out of coffee cups, you'd never 1980s. This summer, they fea- Kara Barney have known they were drunk. tured the back-u- p band from their new On Aug. 9 in Chene Park, I wit- While their performance seemed album, "Become You." Amy nessed the homecoming of the lat- impossible to top. The White and Emily performed six songs Stripes from thi1. est (and perhaps one of the great- succeeded with their album including est) bands to come out of Detroit whole-hearte- d performance of "Bitterroot, "OurDeliverance"and The White Stripes. The some of my favorite songs: "Hotel "Hope Alone." Fans also sang and concert was one of only four con- Yoruba" from their newest album danced along with such beloved certs during which The White "White Blood Cells" and "Astro" songs as "Galileo," "Closer to Stripes were joined by New from their self-title- d debut album. Fine," "The Wood Song" and York's newest golden children My ears rang for two whole days "Least Complicated." Both the The Strokes. For anyone familiar after the concert, but it was well poetic lyrics and the rockfolk blues-inspire- worth the cost any permanent sound energized the eclectic audi- with the d garage of rock of The White Stripes or the hearing loss. ence of families, couples and underground, infectious sound of friends. The beautiful evening The Strokes, I probably don't Eliza Cramer was concluded with a moving ren-

7-2- dition of "Kid Fears," which fea- need to explain how awesome From June 3, The Pittsburgh Photo by Eliza Cramer it was to be only four rows from Three Rivers Arts Festival tured Gert Bettens from the open- the stage. The Strokes opened for brought live concerts to the people ing band, K's Choice. Amy Ray and Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls performed at the The White Stripes with songs of the city for free. The popular Pittsburgh Three Rivers Arts Festival on June 7,2002. from their album, Ts This It," folk rock group, the Indigo Girls, Danny George including personal favorites kicked off the festival on June 7, David Powell Andrew Waldman "Take It Or Leave It" and "New on the Symphony Stage at Point In early August, my Dad and I, After 40 years and countless York City Cops." The band was in Park with a concert under the along with thousands of Li 1987, from the ashes of the smashed instruments, Roger perfect .form, and they played so stars. Band members, Emily "Beatlemaniacs" flocked to the defunct punk legends the Daltrey and Pete Townshend, the DtscencLrts precisely that if you didn't know Saliers and Amy Ray, have been shores of the Cuyahoga River for rose the caffeine driven 3-d- ay surviving members the Who, pop-pun- k they were drinking Jack Daniel's inspiring audiences since the late a tribute to the "Fab Four" of ALL, a combo that has at Nautica Stage in Cleveland. still think they are 20 years old been injecting extremely potent Aptly titled "Abbey Road on The onstage. As the first notes of tunes into the veins of those expe- Beginning Friday River" the concert was to Beatles opener "I Can't Explain" rang riencing long term Descendents at fans what Mecca must be for through . the Verizon Wireless withdrawal. I got the chance to Muslims. Dozens of mock-Beat- le Music Center in Noblesville, Ind. take in an ALL show on Aug. 23 groups, eacH one sporting an array this past Sunday, Daltrey at the Grog Shop in Cleveland, Cinemark p of mop-to- wigs, Beatle boots, swung his mic wildly above Ohio and I was pleasantly sur- Sgt. Pepper caftans and his head as Townshend leaped prised by the group. The band was Richenbacher guitars, took turns into the air, smashing into the faster and tighter than ever, show- Movies 10 mid-jum- p. covering the endless collection of first chord ing a fury that would make any- Feardotcom (R) (1:00) 4:35, 7:15, 9:50 Beatles songs that changed the The opening intensity contin- one wonder whether this was a Signs (PG-1- 3) (1:15)4:45, 7:30, 10:05 landscape of music forever. Each ued through the entire night, band that nearly sputtered out of XXX(PG-13- ) (1:20) 4:10, 7:00, 9:45 day, from noon to midnight, fans despite the recent loss of original existence almost a decade ago. All "twisted and shouted" in the Who bassist John Entwistle on the favorites were played ' Serving Sara (PG-1- 3) (1:30)5:00, 7:45, 10:15 stands, basking in the indelible June 27 to a drug-induc- ed heart "She's My Ex," "Breaking Up"' Sim'one (PG-1- 3) (1:45)4:25, 7:05, 10:00 sights and sounds of the greatest attack. The intensity created an and "World's on Heroine" were Blue Crush (PG-1- 3) (1:40)4:55,7:25,9:55 band that the world has ever amazing stage presence that among them, and ALL even delight- Lilo & Stitch (PG) (1:05, 3:15) 5:25 known. Louise Harrison, sister of mixed with superb lighting ed the crowd with a few Spy Kids 2 (PG) (1:10)4:40,7:20,9:35 the late Beatle guitarist, George effects and quality sound to Descendents tunes: "Hope," Master Of Disguise (PG) (1:25, 3:25) 5:30, 7:35, 9:40 Harrison, emceed the event, encour- produce a montage of live Rock "CooIage,"and "Rotting Out." Austin Powers in aging people everywhere to listen & Roll at its best. A closing ver- Former Black Flagsman and Goldmember (PG-1- 3) (1:35) 4:50, 7:10, 9:30 to Beatle music and indulge in the sion of "Won't Get Fooled Again" drummer Bill Stevenson proved Bloodwork (R) 7:40,10:10 timeless messages of peace and and the encore version of "Pinball his versatility to the crowd as he Coming Soon: Swimfan and City By The Sea love therein. Standing next to my Wizard" were the highlights of the played every instrument on stage Dad, noticing all the other parents evening. Robert Plant, lead singer with proficiency while vocalist ( ) Saturday, Sunday, and Labor Day Only and their children in the stands, it of Led Zeppelin, opened the Chad Price stepped aside to let fans No PassesEvening Classic Supersavers was quite clear that the memo- evening with a blow away set, try their hand at singing with the rable music and idealism of the mixing songs from his new solo group. The night ended with a AH shows before 5 p.m. only $3.75 Beatles is a gift that will be album "Dreamland" and old rousing cover of Billy Idol's General Admission $5.75 for adults, forever handed down from Zeppelin tunes. The "Dreamland" "Rebel Yell," sung by the eerily Friday and Saturday after 5 p.m. $6 generation to generation. I only songs held up surprisingly well Idol-esq- ue ALL bassist Karl wish the planners festi- against the classics.Unfortunately, Alvarez. The night an First Matinee show Mon-F- ri $3 of the was overall val had listened to the Beatle's despite my hopes, no one smashed success, and ALL will undoubtedly lyrics any instruments all night For complete listings, call (330) 345-875- 5 and allowed the concert to not continue to delight crowds across last "8 Days a Week." even a drumstick. the nation for years to come. ., Au2ifi0h 9 Upcoming Pass the popcorn: summer movie reviews Mark Hanke '04 Concerts Kara Barney & Eliza Cramer What was your favoritesummer Arts & Entertainment Editors movie and why? Phantom Planet I t "Signs" really liked the 0904 Sloan McBride '06 director's previous movies. He Agora Theatre What was your favorite puts, new twists and turns Cleveland summer movie and why? on sort of old themes in the "Blue Crush" I saw movies and makes them a Queens Of The Stone Age it the most recently. I higher quality. He made a "B" with And You Will Know Us liked it because there movie an "A" quality film. by the Trail of the Dead were lots of strong images What did you think of the selec- 0910 ; of women, gorgeous tion in theaters this summer? . Agora Theatre waves and pretty settings. I wasn't really interested in the Cleveland Even though the plot was movies. There were too many Photo by Barney kind of lame, I like the eye Kara sequels coming out that I knew Sheryl Crow with Michelle candy there was a lot to Mark Ilanke '04 would be too much like the movies Branch look at I don't surf but I I: had already seen "Austin 0910 would love to in a safer area Powers in Goldmember" and Men in Black II." I didn't think there Tower Gry Amphitheatre Photo by Kara Barney not ac PIace with 30" were too many original movies out there Cleveland foot waves. I liked that Sloan McBride 06 ,'.,, movie specificallyn Aerosmith with Kid Rock because it took me to Deval Mehta '05 and Run D.M.C. another place outside of where I am. i enjoyed taking that What was your favorite summer 0912 adventure for the two hours that 1 was watching it. movie and why? Blossom Music Center What did you think of the selection in theaters this summer? "The Boume Identity" I liked Cuyahoga Falls I think as far as summer flicks go, I wasn't very impressed. I it because it was deeper than one

was so glad that "Blue Crush" came out because that struck me level. It got you thinking that it's r ! IV IX with and Bow Wow I B2K as a summer flick type movie. Otherwise, wasn't really about something, and then you just I - i 0914 . impressed, but I didn't think that there were any award winning suddenly realize that whatever I CSU Convocation Center movies out this summer. you've been thinking is almost Cleveland obsolete. It was deeper than what it Erin Donnell '03 seemed. "Plea For Peace" Tour with What did --you think the selec- What .was your favorite of Jimmy Eat World, The tion in theaters this .summer? ZJ summer movie and why? International Noise There were a whole lot more '"Lilo and Stitch" - It was Conspiracy, and Thursday movies this summer that were good PHOTO BY KARA BARNtY funnier than I thought it was movies. But definitely, there have 0919 going to be. Tliere were a lot of Deval Mehta '05 Agora Theatre been some great releases this sum- cute jokes. Disney movies arc Cleveland mer. The selection TtaTfar more extensive at the box office than nor- usually prctty funny, but in die mal summers. past few years I have been a bit Super Furry Animals unimpressed. But this one 0920 was really funny because it Beachland Ballroom had grown-u- p humor. Ryan Matura '06 & Tavern ' What did you think of " What was your Cleveland 1 n favorite sumnier r ' the selection in the the- ! - V movie and why? aters this summer? .4 "Austin Powers In Guided By Voices " I think they were pretty Goldmember" - It was hilarious. and 0923 " 0922 Photo by, Kara Barney good. Generally, the sum- It was better than the first Austin Grog Shop : mer movies that come out Powers movie, but the second one Cleveland Erin Donnell '03 : are not really intellectual was pretty hilarious. - . , or Oscar winners. They try What did you think the selec- The Suicide Machines ' of to get people to the theaters to have more fun. The movies that tion in theaters this summer? 0927 ' come out during the school year, the fall and winter, are more I it A Tl.L thought was pretty good serious movies. ' . I and " because actually went out Cleveland saw movies. I normally don't take Have a book, CD or movie that you can't time out of my day because I'm Bone Thugs 'N Harmony ' live without ... Photo by Kara Barney pretty busy. 0927 i -- Is there anything else you want Odeon Concert Club and you don't think anyone else Ryan Matura '06 . to share about your summer Cleveland should, either? movie experience? -- Want to tell us about it? There was a drive-b- y at my theater while I was there. I wasn't actual- -- a.tv! Compiled e-m- from y Call Eliza or Kara at ext. 2598 or ail them at ly there, but I live 30 seconds from there In my little 'town, that's the www.pollstar.com - ' . voicewooster.edu place where they deal drugs. 10 Volleyball expects strong season L. v Justin Hart Marco '06, and Tiffany Rice '06. this season we want to improve 11 u Assistant News Editor "These freshmen are really talent- even more and set our goals The College of Wooster ed," said Moore, "and will defi- higher," said Moore. Two women's volleyball look- former Scot baseball players team is nitely help the team this year and Hopes are high that these play- ing forward to to a good season, in in the future." ers will make a strong team. "I play professional ball continuation of last year's suc- Fowkes may prove useful in the don't look for any player to carry cesses. 2001 saw the most wins position of libera, a purely defen- us," said Coach Terri Mason. for the in six team years with a sive position, without attacking, "The success of this team will record 17-1- 5, of and the First time setting, or serving. College vol- depend on every player." Moore in seven years that they had made leyball has only recently adopted concurred, saying, . rs 2; 2 ; ! -- "I think the rrc::. eft' 5: 71 V ; f r it to the Jo semifinals in the North the position of libera. strength of the team is in our I Coast Athletic Conference The team looks to continue to unity, we all really enjoy playing i Tournament. The last two years build from , the success of the with each other and that makes a have seen the teams first consecu- past two seasons, and has their big difference in how we work tive winning seasons since 1983 sights on the conference title. "I together on the court." and 1984. think the whole team feels that The team begins play on Aug. The team enters this season last season was a success 30 when they travel to the Thomas without two all-confere- nce of its because we made a lot of More Tournament. Their first I . players Jen Petkovsek 02 and improvement s ' and J ;-'- e " met our goals, home match is on Sept 6. Kelly McAllister '02. Some of the top returning players include -- '02 A v. l.'.i i y. . EnlanJr n W1IJ TMr :s cf tl.e fron Beth Moore '03, a setter and the tier league. The Frontier Lcu..e is maJe up of 12 independent team captain, and Erin Donnell teams across Illinois, Michigan, Missouri. Pennsylvania, and Ohio "03, a side hitter. More than 200 of its players have to MLB moved on organizations. Moore needs 458 assists for a ' J m tjclded absolutely for Matt." Pettorini said. "For us. he w personal record of 2000 assists, "5 AU-Ameri- can ' a two-tim- e two-tim- ... a e Pitcher of the Year in our ,while Donnell earned a place in conference, so I can't think of anybody more All-NCA- deserving than he for the C Second Team two an opportunity." . . years ago and is 309 kills away Treadway hit .329 with 14 doubles, three trinles. and Five home from the 1000 mark. She would I i runs, earning AI1-NCA- C ' ft second team honors in 2002. He led the be the third player at the College i,:L. team in runs scored with 54, and tied for the NCAC lead in stolen to have 1000 kills, and Moore oases with 23. twn-tim- all-rair- vn For his career Treadwav was a e would be the third in the Colleges V selection and Finished top-Fi- ve all-ti- me among the school's leaders record to have 2000 assists. in seven categories. 9 2 Setter Becky Rohlfs '05 and Last Spring Enelander, a right-hande- r, was a third team seWn hitters Allison Kovacs '05 and " " on ine squad. V itrtfl uivision ill He was also voted NCAC Ditch Kathy Powell '05 look to have a . er of the year for the 10-- second time in 2002, after compiling a 1 good share of the action as well. record and a league-lo- w 2.31 earned run average. He struck out 64 Kovacs had the third highest num- batters and held the opposition to a .232 batting average. ber of kills on the team last year with 231, and Rohlfs concluded the 2001 Er :r rs compiled by Efn Mitchell season with 743 assists, 57 service aces and 346 digs. The team also has four new prospects in Mary-Kat- e Fowkes '06, Photo by Pamela Miller Michelle Erickson '06, Katie Volleyball players work on a drill in practice.

him with the 1 pick. Injury is the Moss, and Harrison there is a big Football that anyone only can play thing that can stop him, but dropoff. Boston, Horn, 1 ErikShipe his upside is way too strong to Keyshawn, Holt, and Mason football mostly because it pro- points. The Gangsta-in- - thing is mat after the pass up. Besides Faulk are Traning vides me with supplemental there gonna put up good num- top four (Warner, Garcia, 8-- 12 Well kids, it's that time of year are backs that will proba- bers, but the top three are head income throughout the fall. Manning, and Culpepper) the rest again. With baseball going down bly have good years, but after and shoulders above them. Fantasy football has gotten so big of the pack is fairly close. I would the crapper and basketball not yet that it gets tricky. Receiver is the deepest posi- that Yahoo even offers teams put Favre, McNabb, Brooks, to start for a few more months, Ahman Green, Alexander, tion with lots of sleepers, so online. So with that said, I want Gannon, McNair, and Griese after folks have turned their attention Ricky Williams, Anthony don't get discouraged if you don't to offer some insight and pre- that but they are not a whole lot solely on football. From youth all Thomas, Tomlinson, James, get a top flight receiver. I have no dictions for those of you who better than the next five either. the way to the NFL, the sport Holmes, Martin and George are more room to talk about tight of have not yet drafted your fan- Running Backs Marshall, football seems more popular now my top 10, and the team that wins ends, kickers, and defenses, so tasy teamyet. Marshall, Marshall. Faulk is head than ever before. the league (mark my words) will you'll have 'do your homework I love football QB's In a league with yardage and to shoulders above every other have at least two of these guys on on those. too, but not just for the enjoyment and touchdowns, QB's will Good luck to you this more player in the league. Only an their team. and entertainment of it. I love than likely score year and pray to the fantasy god's most of your absolute ' moron would pass on Wide Receivers After Owens, for a healthy season. ' 1 -- w: v 11 ..... v ' Women's Soccer eyes NCAC title

Ben Mitchell "We had great senior's, last sea- Defense will be Wooster 's Sports Editor son, and we will definately miss strength again this season. Last After missing the postseason by their leadership," said Stinson. fall, the Scots held the opposition vC-iV-w;- -- ;.:;.:T-. one goal last fall, the women's Beth Hemminger '03, who is to two or less goals in 14 games, With the soccer team is anxious to get back also a two-tim- e member of the including six shutouts.

All-NCA- returning they should on the field and build on last C first team, will anchor entire unit year's successes. the forward line this fall. put up staggeringly-lo- w numbers. "We came so close last year, Hemminger led the team in assits Leading the talented group will three-tim- e tri-capt- ' Stirfson and it was disapointing," said ain last season with six, and finished be Becca '03 a Becca Stinson '03. "But second in goals with seven total- all-confere- nce honoree, Janette we are very optimistic and feel ing 20 points on the year. She Frederick 03, who has started 47 really good about this team." looks to. move up the school's career matches and been a two-tim- e all-confere- nce selection, and With 1 1 seniors and 25 return- career scoring list, as she enters ing letterwinners on the roster, 2002 with 64 points on 26 goals goalie Nicole Roman '03, a o-v-- i. including the entire starting and 12 assists. prime-tim- e player, compiled a defensive backfield, the Scots will Other scorers such as midfield- .816 save percentage en route certainly be in the hunt for the er Jessica Bacon '03, forward to the 2001 All-NCA- C Second conference title. Jennifer Bongiovanni '03 and team. Along with Kristine Wooster has. come painfully midfielder Bethany Reiner 05 Dewitt '03, Nicole Desantis '03, close to the postseason the last will have to step up this year as and Lindsay Zella '03 this is a two seasons, Head Coach David teams will undoubtedly focus on very experienced, talented, and Brown sees this as a hump that stopping Hemminger. Bacon, a deep group. this team can get over. former All-Confere- nce selection "The seniors on this team have "We need to get over this has 25 career points to her credit. been so important, and have barrier, if we are to achieve Reiner had an outstanding fresh- been great at helping out the our goal of winning the con- man season, as she started 14 freshmen and other younger Photo by Erik Smith ference. We have had that games scoring two goals. players," said Lux. Women's soccer team preparing the season. "We have been playing togther for playoff spot in our hands the Bongiovanni will have an ; last two years and let it slip away. increased role this fall as she was for a long time, we have been really I feel that this squad is much bet- an offensive sparkplug off the through ,a ton, and have Harriers bustin' out ter equipped to deal with getting bench in 2001. come a long way," said Stinson. A large group of talented first-year- s, Patrick '03 form an experienced us there." Sarah BonDurant '05 could Megan midfield added to the already strong Eberts nucleus. The 14 other upperclass-me- n The Scots do have some talent move into the starting Writer cam- group of returnees makes this Staff will include Colleen Call'04, to replace, with the loss of line after a fine freshman all 16 team extremely deep, which will from the 2002 Meaghan Carmody '04, Karina Stephanie Hulke '02 who is the paign. She appeared in Expect great things in sustaining a run at the all-ti- me leading matches, started twice, and tallied be a key men's and women's cross country Colbenson '04, Rachel Glickel programs third who assist. NCAC championship. teams! Head coach Dennis Rice will '04, Robin Hale '04, Nicole scorer, and Liz Martin 02 an "We have a lot of really strong "Everyone is optimistic, and be working with X Men and X Lyndes '04, and Maren Mayer totaled 16 points on seven goals midfielders," said Brianna Lux ready to play," said Stinson. "This Women in his 14th year at The '04. Lindsey Dieringer '05, and two assists last fall. Sarah in the '05. think we move the ball is the culimination of our four College of Wooster, along with Vanessa Georgeson '05, Erin Herl Austin '02 was a leader "I very well, and have really years here, and we hope to make it assistant coach Jason Tamow. '05, Courtney Segovis '05, Jennie backfield, as well as a captain 1 improved in this part of the field." a good one." Veterans on the men's team Stockdale '05, and Tiffany White with Hulke. include seniors Evan McDaniel '05 all return successfully from '03, Dan Pursel '03, Jared Rhode their freshmen campaigns. '03, and Matt Trent '03. Carson Head coach Dennis Rice is Share takes over women's LAX Bennett '03 is new to cross coun- excited about the possibilities try, but a veteran of track and field with the core group of returnees. Ben Mitchell in terrific shape, and I'm confi- ence in Europe, as she was the at Wooster. All five seniors look "We have strong leadership Sports Editor dent that Alison will build on our head soccer and lacrosse coach at The women's forward to leading the team to among both teams. Alison Share was named head past success." St. Swithun's School in. expectations for a high and head great finishes at the Conference and team has coach of the women's lacrosse Share helped guide the Scots to 'Winchester, England, conference level, and coach Southhampton Regional levels. Other returnees finish at the team this summer. Share, an their most successful season in lacrosse at is hopping to 12-- 6, include Jimmy EUinger'04 and Elliot the men's team assistant at Wooster last season, school history. Wooster went University in Southhampton second to Fadder W, ard Chris Bender '05 and improve over last year's will handle the coaching duties on marking the most wins in the England. Prior to coming 29-ye- place finish, and take the confer- 2002-200- ar last fall Share spent one Matt Linman '05. Newcomers an interim basis in 3 for program's history, and Wooster Basin. Taylor Delhagen "06, Chris Taft ence title". the departed Liz Grote who won its first North Coast Athletic year traveling tha Pacific Colin team fin- and '06 and Turner 06 also Last' year the men's accepted a head position at Conference title. The team Share played soccer regional she was hope to have a positive impact on ished seventh at the Bowdoin College. appeared in the NCAA tourna- lacrosse at Smith College, all-confere- the team performance. championships, the women's team "I'm delighted that Alison will ment where it fell to Cabrini a two-tim- e captain and nce let- up finished 18th at the regional 2002-2003- player in lacrosse, and The women's team is made be our head coach in ," College in the first round. Share November. -- in soccer. She of an expansive 22, talertfe.4 mem- .championships last said Athletic Director Bob was also an assistant for the tered three times their season in his- bers. Liz Brashear .'03, Megan Both teams will have Malekoff. "The program is com- women's soccer team. earned a bachelors degree on Friday, August 30 at in 1998. Eberts '03, Jeanne Harrington debuts ing off a championship season and '. Share has had coaching experi tory from Smith 03, Devon Herl '03, and Barbara Oberlin College. , -- ' Sports 12 Editors: Ben Mitchell & Todd Worly Field hockey defends NCAC title t&t

Todd Worly and posted an impressive 10 Beth Skelton '05 returns at Sports Editor shutouts in the championship run. goalie after registering a .757 save The aforementioned quartet percentage and a 1.03 goals CC "Defense w ins championships," consists of Kelley Hubbell '05, against average in 2001. She is the old adage tells us. And the Julie Lloyd '03, Katie McCoy '04 the favorite to earn the job once

2002 field hockey Scots hope this and Julia Tryder '04. Hubbell again, but will face a challenge for ... . o rings true in their bid to defend the started 18 games last year in her playing time from Amanda - - 2001 NCAC title. Wooster lost rookie campaign; Lloyd is a four-ye-ar DeGaetano '04 and Michelle six players to graduation from last starter who has led the team Digaetano '06. year's 16--4 juggernaut. But just in defensive saves over the past With so much talent on the defen- when the rest of the NCAC three years; McCoy is a well-round- ed sive end, coupled with the loss of thought Wooster would need a player who recorded several prolific scorers, offense rebuilding year in 2002, the Scots three goals and five assists last appears to be a question mark for return locked, COCked, and mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm the Scots. While it is definitely ready to rock this Fall. "TO Will a difficult task to fill the shoes Will the leaCJUe. it of Photo by Erik Smith Wooster has lost three of those graduated superstars, take lots of teamwork, com c its top scorers in the last Wooster is confident, that sever Two soi cer players ompetefor the ball during practice. - two years Amanda munication... and for our al players can combine to pro-- " Bernardon '01, EmUy team to maintain our style, ' vide ample point production. White '02 and Scots ready to Miriam This group will be led by rumble Esber '02. On the defen- said Julie Lloyd. Lindsay Boardman '03, who Erik Smith last year's non-starter- s. sive end the Scots will - has compiled 32 career points, Staff Writer Leading the way for the Scots sorely miss Kate Dunne o: season and Figures to lead the Ashley and Angela Arnold, as well will be Kurds Dilyard '03, all-Ameri- two-tim- e can at back. midfielders in 2002; Tryder as McCoy. Joyce Stockins '04 and The Fighting Scots' men's soccer Andrew Lewellen '03, and Adam However, the is ' cupboard hardly returns as a starter at back after an Alanna Tryder '04 are the other team has won oyer ten games each Milligan '05. But they will not be bare, as the Scots will not rebuild, impressive 2001 season. starters at forward, while Grace of the past two years. Last season, alone, as the Scots will have an but instead reload. "Experience will definitely be Gibson '03, Ashley Hecker '05, j the Scots' finished fifth in the NCAC abundance of depth in 2002. "Overall, I have been impressed first-yea- rs i 11-- the strength of our defense in and several will provide with an 6 record, including a Andrew DeBord '05, Brian ' by our freshmen," Julie Lloyd 4-- '03 2002," Lloyd said. "It will also solid contributions off the bench. record of 5 in conference play. Goche '05, Tyler Heisterkamp '05 said. 'They are really talented and help a lot that we have a midfield "Our offense looks strong, and , The season started off with a and D.J. Snell 05 all will be have it been stepping up lately." that can come back and help us." has great depth. It will take more i victory in the Marietta Classic, seeking to j fulfill high expecta- Despite the loss of Dunne, the Joining McCoy in the starting of a team effort this year to score i and at one1 point the Scots' tions this season. Wooster defense appears to be the midfiejd will be Angela Arnold 7-- because we don't have a super- record was an impressive 2. Other mainstays of the .strength of this year's team as it '05 and Ashley Arnold '05, star," said Lloyd. Then came October, and the offense Will include Ryan all-NCA- C returns four selections 4-- 4, Lindsay Hall '04 and Ann Wooster was picked to finish ; team went losing many McManus TO, Adam Zimmerman to a unit that ,- held opponents to Whetzel "65- while several second in the NCAC preseason poll close conference games: '03, Andy Rugaigamsa '04, Alex

less than a goal an aver- ! per game, younger players will help bolster behind the team from Springfield. Some of the individual Prochazka '04, David Damon '05 and " age of 8.45 just shots per game. the depth at midfield. "We expect strong competition this accomplishments from last sea- Ross Nickel )05. year in the NCAC," said Lloyd. son included forward Dan Kelly The defense will be anchored by "Our goal is to finish in the top two and defender Richard Albeit Lewellen. He will be accompa- in the conference. In order to win both receiving the award of first nied by Jort Kruse '04 and Gerry the league, it w ill take lots of team- team all NCAC at their respec- Ockers '05. work, communication on the tive positions. Unfortunately, the Scots i r--- - .. ; i. 9 field, and for our team to main- Midfielder Chad Spurgeon and received a stroke of bad luck in tain our style of hockey forward Adam Milligan both the off-seaso- n, as returning throughout the season." received honorable mentions from goalie David Workman 04, who The Scots open their season this the NCAC. had a 1.15 goals against average, weekend at Rhodes College ; If the team hopes to improve will not play this year due to an

(Tenn.) with a contest against ; on its recent success, howev- injury he suffered in a boating ' Photo by Jeremy Hohertz Lindenwood University on . er, coach Graham Ford is accident. In his place, Andrew Saturday and a game versus going to need some major Darneille '05 is the favorite to " A member of the field hockey team smacks one toward the goal. Rhodes on Sunday. contributions from some of win the job. '

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30-3- 1 31 31-- Aug. at Thomas Aug. Oberlin Classic Aug. 31 at Lindenwood Aug. 1 at Marietta Aug. 30 at Oberlin Moore Tournament vs. Heidelberg Sept. 1 at Rhodes Tournament Sept. 3 at Case Western Sept. 1 vs. Mt. Union Sept. 4 Baldwin-Wallac- e Football Sept 6-- 7 Kilt Classic Sept. 4 at Westminster (PA) No game this week