State of Our Fraternity Life This Season, the Tigers Pounced on the Little Gi- Ants in Their Own Pool

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MEN’S SWIMMING ADVERTISEMENT Freshmen annihilate Little Giants 205-89 THE DEPAUW FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2011 | INDIANA’S OLDEST COLLEGE NEWSPAPER | VOL. 160, ISSUE 20 By CONNOR HOLLENSTEINER [email protected]

Last season, the DePauw men’s swim team traveled to Wabash College during Monon Bell week and won by a margin of 30 points (165-135). State of our fraternity life This season, the Tigers pounced on the Little Gi- ants in their own pool. I’m not sure you can say ‘fraternity life’ and have it DePauw beat rival Wabash in a blow out victory By MARITZA MESTRE mean one thing,” Casey said. “I think there are very 205-89 Wednesday night. Freshman Casey Hooker [email protected] distinct fraternity lives here.” set his third straight pool record in his third colle- As of Nov. 4, six of DePauw’s 10 Interfraternity giate meet. Hooker broke the DePauw pool record As the university community reacts to recent oc- Council fraternities are on probation, under review in the 1,000 freestyle with a time of 9 minutes, 41.77 currences of harassment and hate crimes through- or under investigation. seconds, the previous pool record being set in 1998 out the campus, the culture of DePauw’s greek “I think we’re at a time now when we’re seeing at 9:41:77. Hooker also won the 500 freestyle with a system — that of fraternities in particular — has also that a lot of them are under investigation,” Wolfe time of 4:40.35 and was part of the winning 400 free been drawn into conversations about making De- said. “I don’t know if there’s one particular thing relay team alongside freshmen Matt Bacinich and Alex Pauw a safer and more inclusive place. that has caused that, just sometimes it happens out Alfonso, and senior John Montgomery. But not everyone thinks it’s appropriate to of coincidence that we have a lot that are in that “We wanted to come out and make a statement blame fraternities for the recently turbulent climate situation at the same time.” not only for us but also for the upcoming Monon Bell on campus. While at times there may not be any fraternities game this Saturday,” Hooker said. “I’ve had great suc- “What I think sometimes the newspaper and under investigation, Wolfe says the “feel” of wheth- cess, but I need to keep working hard, I’ve got my others perceive as a fraternity problem is really a er or not a chapter is in trouble is sometimes more eyes set down the road on nationals, so I just need to campus problem,” said greek life coordinator Eric significant than actual restrictions or penalties. keep working towards that goal.” Wolfe ’04. Senior Tyler Giesting, president of Sigma Chi The team has now won three meets in a row and President Brian Casey stated that recent events fraternity, said it often seems that probations and sits at 3-0 on the season with a week off before hosting have caused concern about the fraternity culture investigations of fraternities on DePauw’s campus Wheaton College on Nov. 18. The team has a lot of on campus, but he maintains the belief that there happen all at once. freshmen, but head coach Adam Cohen said he is very are various fraternity cultures on campus. The lack happy with the senior leadership early in the season. of “monoculture” in DePauw’s greek life makes it “The seniors have been really strong,” Cohen said. nearly impossible to pinpoint a single fraternity life. Fraternities | “It’s hard when you have that tough of a talent under “I think houses have different personalities ... continued on pages 8-9 you nibbling at you for your spots. The seniors have to step up, be the leaders and find their spot on this team.” With an impressive freshman class that brings speed and motivation to the team, the upperclassmen are looking to maintain energy in practice. Senior The Tigers are looking for a... captain Dylan Klossner said the team needs to keep up the hard work they have shown thus far in the season. “We need to focus because it is a wild group of people, and we need to stay motivated and train hard,” Klossner said. “It doesn’t matter if you are the fastest or the slowest on the team, but we need to Freshman Casey Hooker is congratulated by a team member after he broke the DePauw Univer- practice hard everyday. We need to stay motivated sity 1,000 freestyle record by seven seconds with a time of 9 minutes, 41.77 seconds. STEPHANIE and keep the momentum up that we have had in the AANENSON / THE DEPAUW first three meets.” With junior Matt Kukurugya out on Wednesday Hail due to a shoulder injury dating back to last year, the won the 200 butterfly in 1:56.04, the 100 fly in 51.88 meet that were really important today.” team was looking for someone to step up in the meet and the 200 individual medley in 1:59.60. Alfonso was The team is in its inaugural year in the NCAC and against Wabash. a 50-free winner in 21.69 and led the way in the 100 is up against two of the best men’s swimming teams in Mary “Everyone talks about Alex Alfonso and Casey free with a time of 47.67. the nation. Hooker is not letting the success the team Hooker as the notable freshmen, but the unsung hero Klossner said the team had a lot of people step has seen thus far in the season get to his head at this today was [freshman] Jordan Bantista,” Cohen said. up today, not only in the results, but in the team’s point. “With Matt Kurkuyga out, Bantista really stepped up mentality. “Conference will be very tough. It’s our first year in Ring Sing dance winners Alpha Phi sorority and Phi Kappa Psi fraternity performed their Take a look inside this issue for our and won the 100 and 200 breast stroke for us today.” “Its great to see Casey Hooker go really fast in his the NCAC so we are really looking to make a statement dance in the Lilly Center Thursday night as part of the Alpha Chi Omega’s Ring Sing Other winners in Wednesday’s meet include events, but it was those swimmers that brought it up this year,” Hooker said. “We need to keep working philanthropy pep rally. Delta Upsilon fraternity and Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority won coverage of the 118th Monon Bell Classic Montgomery who won the 200 freestyle in 1:46.64 in third or fourth place that were motivating others to hard and not let these wins get to us because they the week-long competition. HOANG. NGUYEN / THE DEPAUW before sophomore George Morrison added a win in swim hard and keeping a positive attitude on deck,” are already in the past.” the 100 backstroke in 54.41. Sophomore Matt Gleason Klossner said. “It was really those unsung heros of the 2 | Happenings The DePauw | Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 15 | Sports The DePauw | Friday, Nov. 11, 2011

ULTIMATE FRISBEE CAMPUSCRIME The DePauw FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2011 Nov. 8 VOL. 160, ISSUE 20 Monon Disc returns to Greencastle for five straight • Criminal mischief • Pending | Time: Editor-in-Chief Matthew Cecil 7:35 a.m. | Place: East College Lawn By MICHAEL APPELGATE that long pass open, we were able to get Managing Editor Chase Hall [email protected] it off especially with Eric Hubbard. Any Chief Copy Editors Ellen Funke • Medical • Ambulance dispatched / long pass you put up in the air, he’s going Stephanie Sharlow For the second straight year, the to catch it.” Patient chose to see medical attention News Editor Dana Ferguson DePauw Ultimate Frisbee team traveled Hubbard led the team with five scores later | Time: 10:13 a.m. | Place: Investigative News Editor Maritza Mestre up US-231 to play for the coveted Monon out of DePauw’s total of 13. He also Features Editor Emily Green Harrison Hall Disc. Playing under the lights and on a performed well on the defensive end, Opinion and Online Editor Macy Ayers snow-patched football practice field, the knocking down pass after pass from the Sports and Multimedia Editor Michael Appelgate team battled an athletic Wabash College Wabash offense. Nov. 9 Photo Editor Chip Potter team for its fifth-straight win in the six “They are pretty athletic and were Asst. Photo Editor Carly Pietrzak • Medical • Transported to PCH | years of the annual rivalry. able to get us deep on a lot of throws,” Chief Visual Editor Jayme Alton With a final score of 13-10, DePauw Yeary said. “That’s where they scored 12:10 a.m. | AAAS House Lizzie Hineman Time: Place: Page Design took back the disc they created years ago. most of their points.” Tara McNeil Coached by senior Erin O’Donnell, the But the Wabash offense could not • Traffic stop — Use of fireworks • Business Manager Camron Burns team utilized a horizontal stack style of connect enough of those passes and the Advertising Managers Chris Jennings Forwarded to Community Standards offense, taking advantage of its multiple well-prepared DePauw team got to carry Connor Stallings athletic players. the Disc back to Greencastle once again. Committee | Time: 10:22 p.m. | Place: Ad Designer Grace Kestler The style of offense uses multiple “I was really pumped and just stoked Spring and Washington streets handlers at one time to move the disc for this game,” Yeary said. “This is like horizontally down the field toward the our Monon game. Every year it’s a tough scoring zone. Handling the disc for the challenge even though we just play • Investigate for indecent exposure DePauw team were juniors Sam Yeary and ourselves all the time in practice. Just • Officer checked area/ unable to Tyler Spear and sophomores Mark Weiss coming up here playing in the snow, it locate subject | Time: 11:48 p.m. | The DePauw (USPS 150-120) is a tabloid published and Arthur Small. was a lot of fun.” most Tuesdays and Fridays of the school year by With many freshmen and sophomores Place: College Street the DePauw University Board of Control of Student “We had to train more handlers this Publications. The DePauw is delivered free of charge year, and they did pretty well,” O’Donnell on the team ready to continue the around campus. Paid circulation is limited to mailed copies of the newspaper. said. “So the handlers were quick flipping tradition of winning, the future looks Nov. 10 the disk back and forth horizontally up bright for DePauw. For O’Donnell, she The History In its 159th year, The DePauw is the field, and then we have long cuts and hopes her team can continue to improve • Suspicious vehicle • Subject Indiana’s oldest college newspaper, founded in 1852 under the name Asbury Notes. The DePauw is an those were caught today.” in its abilities and keep the winning located / checked OK | Time: 12:10 independent, not-for-profit organization and is fully Yeary worked with Spear and his tradition going. a.m. | Place: Campus staffed by students. teammates to lob passes downfield for “It feels great,” O’Donnell said. “We The Business The DePauw reserves the right to edit, their long-cut man, senior Eric Hubbard. made the disc, and we’ve kept it since alter or reject any advertising. No specific positions “Since it’s cold out today, we worked we’ve made it. I can’t wait to come back • Investigate for indecent exposure in the newspaper are sold, but every effort will be made to accommodate advertisers. For the Tuesday on little passes and had really good cuts during Monon week and watch us win • Officer checked area/ unable to edition, advertising copy must be in the hands of The and so we were able to work the disc up this game when these freshmen are DePauw by 5 p.m. the preceding Sunday; for the Fri- Junior Quinn Carrico looks for an open player during DePauw’s Ultimate Frisbee game aganist Wabash day edition, the copy deadline is 5 p.m. Wednesday. the field slowly,” Yeary said. “When we got sophomores.” locate subjects | Time: 12:46 a.m. | College Thursday night. MICHAEL APPELGATE / THE DEPAUW Place: College Street

The Boulder was covered with a tarp to prevent vandalism. CHIP POTTER / THE DEPAUW CROSS COUNTRY The DePauw CORRECTIONS AND Pulliam Center for Contemporary Media 609 S. Locust St., Greencastle, IN 46135 CLARIFICATIONS Editor-in-Chief: 630-484-1750 | [email protected] Injury-ridden squads hope to warm up for regionals, championships Boulder gets protection News Editor: 952-215-4046 | [email protected] The article “Forum curbs tension, cre- Investigative News Editor: 217-722-1132 | investigate@ are not on the teams with bids going in to the month ago. I want all seven runners on each team in the NCAC championship meet and a third place thedepauw.com By MICHAEL APPELGATE ates potentional for resolution,” which ap- By DANA FERGUSON tative measures against further vandalism. [email protected] tournament will also go the championship meet. to leave feeling like we’ve all had a good meet.” finish for the women. For the men, the biggest Opinion Editor: 513-348-4665 | [email protected] peared in the Nov. 8 issue of The DePauw [email protected] “They did that in an effort to keep it from being The meet will be hosted by Oberlin College in Neither team is slated in the top 10 of the injury has been to senior Pete Richard, who would missatributed Phi Kappa Psi fraternity presi- defaced,” said Director of Public Safety Angie Nally. Features Editor: [email protected] While DePauw alumni and students celebrate Oberlin, Ohio. On Oct. 15, both teams competed regional rankings. With that in mind, the Tiger have strengthened the team alongside junior dent Paul Dugdale as saying: Following two cases of vandalism, the university “They already had an incident where some red paint Sports Editor: 253-670-1015 | [email protected] Monon Bell weekend by tailgating and watching in the Oberlin Inter-Regional Rumble where the runners come in to the meet with an uphill battle Noah Droddy. “Yeah, we looked like a bunch of idiots administration decided to cover the Boulder in plastic was poured on it, but they were able to wash it off Multimedia Editor: 253-670-1015 | multimedia@thedepauw. senior quarterback Will King pass the pigskin, the women’s team placed third out of 33 teams while ahead of them to qualify a single runner. “This isn’t the healthiest team we’ve ever out there, and I agree, I completely agree, in order to hinder further efforts. and preserve the boulder, so they put plastic over it to com men’s and women’s cross-country teams will be the men placed 11th of 34. After another month of “It’s definitely an underdog situation,” Stof- had,” Stoffregen said. “It seems like the women’s but they got disqualified for it,” Dugdale On Sunday, a group of individuals who have not keep anyone from vandalizing it.” Subscriptions: 859-816-2955 | [email protected] trying to qualify for the NCAA Div. III champion- training, head coach Kori Stoffregen is optimistic fregen said. “We have nothing to lose which is less team has overcome that a little bit better than the said. “Is the main issue what happened at been identified poured red paint on the boulder. With- Executive Director of Media Relations Ken Owen Advertising: 859-816-2955 | [email protected] ships. that both his teams can run better on the course pressure. So we’re telling them that this might be men’s team. But the guys with Pete Richard out, Greek God and Goddess? No, the main issue in 30 minutes the paint was removed and the boulder said the administrators involved in the decision to cov- The top two teams in the region go directly to they ran on a month ago. the last meet of the year and all the work you’ve that really hurts us.” here is what happened to Taylor [Truster] returned to its normal state. Tuesday, another uniden- er the boulder thought the mixture of probable dark- the Div. III championship meet. The rest of the “This is their chance to step up and done all summer and all fall, this is where it pays Regardless of the injuries and the obvious un- and that’s what we should be talking about.” tified group recreated the act. ness at the time of attempted vandalisms and probable top five have a possible at-large bid to the meet. In shine,” Stoffregen said. “Our goal going in to off.” derdog scenario, the Tigers are hoping to qualify The quotation came from an unidenti- inebriation of culprits would keep them from noticing These instances led administrators to take preven- yeah, you better like it terms of individuals, the top seven runners who this is we want to be a really solid team. I want Both teams have battled injury all season long, for the NCAA championships on a course which fied individual sitting next to Dougdale. the plastic. each runner to have better times than they did a resulting in a fifth place finish for the men’s team they are familiar with. 14 | Advertisements The DePauw | Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 3 | News The DePauw | Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 ADVERTISEMENTS University named Security spending $15,000 for Monon a top producer of about crowd control, we have GET SOME SOUTH IN By DANA FERGUSON AND MICHAEL to think about emergency APPELGATE e-graphs in case there is an Fulbright scholars [email protected] emergency in the game, we SECURITY HEIGHTENED FOR MONON YOUR MOUTH!! During a normal football have to think about behavior game, four or five DePauw Public in the tailgate areas so each Number of officers at typical football game: 4-5 one of these people are as- By ABBY MARGULIS Safety officers roam the campus signed to different functions [email protected] looking for inappropriate or il- Number of officers for Monon Game: legal behavior. At the Monon Bell within the totality of this For the fourth consecutive year in a row DePauw game, over 55 officers will patrol event,” Nally said. “It’s more Putnam County Sheriff Traffic overnight security: 9 has been featured in The “Chronicle of Higher Edu- Blackstock Stadium and the sur- than just a football game.” cation” for being one of the top producers for U.S. rounding area. Atheltic Director Page Greencastle City Police: 9 Fulbright scholars. Director of Public Safety Angie Cotton agreed that security BEAT In 2011 out of twenty-one applicants of who ap- Nally said that the additional is a priority for the Monon Contemporary services corp.: 17 plied four were accepted. 2011 graduates Ashlee security officers will cost DePauw Bell game, especially as the Anton, Kyle Inman, Chelsea Jonason and Stephen approximately $15-17, 000. Wabash-DePauw rivalry pres- TL enterprises: 20 Worden received the scholarship of last year. Off-duty officers from the ents extra risk. WABASH!! Inman, who was just featured in “The Chronicle Greencastle Police Department, “It’s very important to have for Higher Education,” was one of the four students Contemporary Services Corpora- extra security at this game,” chosen nationally for the Fulbright-mtvU Fellowship tion, T.L. Enterprises and DePauw Cotton said. “Everybody is program, which sends American students around Public Safety will be on duty over really charged up and as much “At the same time, we want Cotton said. “We found that is a the globe to study music and culture. the weekend monitoring the as we worked to separate the people to have a good time,” Cot- good way for people to enjoy the In 2010 there were two DePauw recipients of the game and the campus. crowd, safety is our first and main ton said. “We also want to make tailgating festivities which has 5 E. Franklin St. Fulbright scholarship and in 2009 there were nine Nally said there will be off- concern. We want to provide sure, from a liability standpoint, become a American sports icon recipients. duty officers patrolling the game an environment that is safe for that the environment is safe.” over the years.” (Downtown Greencastle) English Professor Marnie McInnes said, “We are and tailgate area. Nally also said everybody so we take some steps Both Nally and Cotton said Nally said that this mentality very pleased about DePauw being top national pro- the university hopes to offset the to make sure we have as safe an that the security officers will try has guided Public Safety’s actions 765-301-4135 ducer of Fulbrights.” cost of security with parking fees environment as we can.” to separate fans based on school since the 1990s, which is when The Fulbright program is an opportunity for stu- in the Blackstock parking lot. Cotton said he hopes that in order to prevent conflict. safety of both sets of fans became dents and scholars to go overseas to undertake a “There are a couple of differ- students enjoy the game, though “We have the Wabash fans increasingly problematic. graduate study, advance research or to teach Eng- ent focuses that we have to think it presents a greater potential and the DePauw fans separated lish at different levels of schooling. The program about: we have to think about for violence than other football out for tailgating so that they’re accepts 17,000 U.S. citizens to take part in the mul- traffic control, we have to think games. not right next to each other,” headley hardware tiple Fulbright programs around the world. DePauw students have been successful in work- & rental center ing hard to be chosen for the Fulbright program and it displays the quality of academic work that these Family Owned and Operated Since 1954 students strive to achieve. •Medallion, 20 year integrity, Guardian “I think it’s a great accomplishment for DePauw Get your DePauw news online, now: and it’s students. It’s really wonderful that we’re lines • Barn Paints • Floor enamels • tracking so many high quality students,” Professor Drywall primers of Economics and Management Humberto Barreto • Anti-rust enamels - including all said. 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An exhausted but still enthusiastic group of LBGTQ ad- vocates and supporters gathered Thursday in Peeler Audito- rium to learn about ways to inspire leadership and change November 4, 2011 on campus. After a series of conversations and interactive activities guided by speakers Julia Sewell and Don Patterson, mem- Dear Members of the DePauw and Wabash Communities, bers of the group of 25 said they walked away with a stronger sense of self and a stronger impression of what they should impress onto others. Sophomore Annelise Delcambre said she enjoyed the dis- This Saturday, our two nationally recognized liberal arts colleges will meet on the football field for the 118th time. The cussion and learned how to tell her own story in a way that annual Monon Bell Classic is a rite of fall on both campuses and for the alumni and friends of our institutions. It is special; it would appeal to others. “I think that getting an outside perspective of anyone in is something we all eagerly anticipate each November and talk about for years after. the DePauw community was really good, because I think that everyone in the community right now is having a hard time of stepping back and seeing DePauw in the larger perspective, so I feel like that gave us a clearer head,” Delcambre said. For three hours this weekend, student-athletes from our two schools will engage in a game that will determine possession of Freshman John Yates said the conversation helped him to the coveted Monon Bell for the next year. As we cheer and show pride for our respective colleges, we should also take time feel re-inspired after weeks of anti-homosexual harassment and community-wide initiatives to change campus climate. to celebrate the thing we share: a long history of educating people who have shaped their communities, their nations, and the “It was much-needed inspiration and recovery because this whole process wears on you a little bit, so this was like a world. nice reflection,” Yates said. Freshman Jonathan Reyes explained that Patterson was teaching the concept of power. Patterson said the amount of At Blackstock Stadium, DePauw fans will welcome their rivals from the north with hospitality and respect, and supporters of power equates to work divided by time. In order to greater power over another group, one group must reach more indi- the Little Giants will embody the Gentleman’s Rule. viduals at a time than the other group. “I think it’s important to know that someone can have all the potential, but if they don’t know how to harness it or if In thousands of households and establishments across America, alumni of our two great schools will gather to watch the they don’t know how to let it out then it can’t result in action,” Reyes said. “He taught us that if you can’t let it out, and national telecast of the game. Also tuning in will be a great many viewers who will be learning about our colleges and, in if you don’t work faster over time than someone, then they some cases, making first impressions. have the power over you.” The discussion ended in a series of presentations with attendees responding to recent events on campus including This football game matters to both sides, but even more important is the relationship and tradition that we are all, each of us, singing, poetry and rapping. Junior Jimmy Kirkpatrick asks a question of a Wabash debater during Wednesday’s competition at Peeler Auditorium. DePauw, who argued Div. III athletics are harmful to education, won the meet. CHIP POTTER / THE DEPAUW charged with the responsibility of enhancing and protecting.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR GREENCASTLE MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS Cost higher than bottled water demand Water shouldn’t be a commodity University values Clerk treasurer Dunbar, 3rd Ward councilor Bingam elected A recent opinion article in The De- environmental and ethical one. Thus, it In this Tuesday’s issue of The available to everyone, but others We, as the Spiritual Life Council, are deeply Pauw claimed, “a growing number of seems contradictory to only buy from DePauw, Catherine Napier wrote merely take it out of the tap and saddened by the recent incidents on campus. handle situations,” she said. “I also have a degree a second term was to assist with the Stellar Grant track of bills and payments. By NANA ADUBA-AMOAH in accounting and a business background, which and continue the kind of services the city council “One of my goals is to be able to do as much students have started to voice their the Hub and not elsewhere with your about how bottled water was in sell it for profit. Water should be The campus climate has always been advertised [email protected] unhappiness with the lack of bottled own money. The article also fears allow- demand on campus, and as such, a basic human right, not a com- as “warm and welcoming.” DePauw prides itself will be important to becoming city treasure.” offers to Greencastle community, such as leaf col- work on [the grant] and to be as helpful as I can water.” As someone who is reasonably ing a bottled water ban would naturally should be brought back. She modity we pay for. Also, the bottles on its close relationships among students, faculty Republican Lynda Dunbar, owner of Treasur- Democrat Jinsie Bingham also took pride in lections, streetlight construction and waste ser- in one area,” she said. “I want to find a way to well informed on campus happenings lead to banning trashcans on campus stated that, “A growing number of themselves are made of plastic (in and staff. These incidents, however, have cre- ers on the Square, defeated Democratic incum- securing her second term representing the third vices, which, with various tax cuts have become a make things simpler and regulate how we spend and who attends monthly DSG assembly or other green extremes. This slippery students have started to voice their other words, oil) that can never ated a time of hardship and hostility among the bent Theresa Glenn by 183 votes, to become the ward on the city council. Bingham defeated her very intricate practice. Bingham has lived in Gre- taxpayers money.” meetings, I have yet to see an organized slope argument is a logical fallacy. The unhappiness [about the ban]…” be fully recycled because they are community. In the face of diversity, we have used new clerk treasurer for the City of Greencastle opponent, Jade Griffin, by 18 votes. She said she encastle’s third ward all her of her life and consid- Dunbar decided to run for office when she group of students protesting the bottled conditions and reasoning for banning but I find this statement to be degraded in quality each time. Not harsh slander against one another. Our faith has Tuesday. encouraged Greencastle residences to vote by ers herself an asset to the community. moved back to Greencastle in 2002, after moving water ban. bottled water – having appropriate alter- largely untrue. only have plastic manufacturing been tested. Dunbar won majorities in six of the eight making phone calls and going door-to-door, be- “It’s a wonderful thing to blend in [the stellar away when she went off to college. When she re- The article claims demand for a natives and the relative ease of using a Sure, the lack of bottle water plants been linked with local en- Nevertheless, we firmly believe that we can wards. She lost by one vote in one ward and tied cause she knew people were less likely to do so grant] for both the university and the commu- turned, she ended up running her own business, product necessitates its supply at some refillable bottle – do not apply to remov- sales may be an inconvenience to vironmental and social injustices learn from our mistakes. As stated in the mission in another. after Mayor Murray and all the other city council nity,” she said. “We worked together to win that Treasures on the Square, and had an urge to in- price. However, we also learn in eco- ing trashcans from campus. some students on campus, but I from their toxic waste and emis- statement, “DePauw teaches its students values Dunbar said she was confident that she had a positions were unopposed this year grant, and this is the first time Indiana ever issued volve herself in the city council. nomics that price should be reflective I would propose an alternative com- haven’t heard enough complaints sions, it just continues our depend- and habits of mind which serve them throughout good shot of winning. “Its always a surprise to win, because I had no a grant like this.” “I love the city of Greencastle,” she said, “I of all costs. The production and distribu- promise. If a group of students can con- on campus to think that bottled ence on fossil fuels. their lives as each of them makes a positive differ- “I own a business in town, so a lot of people expectations for what was going to happen,” she Dunbar also anticipates working on the stel- grew up here, its a great place to live, and I plan tion of bottled water produces a nega- vince the rest of the university that the water is in demand. I understand Catherine’s argu- ence as an active citizen of the world.” We must know me and see how I run by business and said. “I’m just delighted to have this opportunity.” lar grant by implementing her accounting expe- to raise my kids here and become involved as tive externality from the waste these work students did for the bottled water Even though I’m involved in ment about supply and demand, move on from this time of hardship and make Bingham said her motivation for running for rience when filling out paperwork and keeping much as possible.” bottles generate and the fossil fuel re- ban – taste tests, discussion forums, sustainability efforts on campus but when it comes to our bottled a positive change. We must evolve as a tolerant sources required to transport the bottle critical analysis of peer-reviewed litera- now, I had nothing to do with the water ban on campus, more than body to an accepting community. We must love to your hand. If bottled water should be ture and over 1,000 signed pledges from bottled water sales ban. However, I basic economics needs to be taken one another regardless of race, gender, religion sold again on campus, perhaps its new students, faculty and staff – is wrong understand the importance of the into consideration. We committed or sexual orientation. For the sake of DePauw’s ADVERTISEMENTS price should reflect the true cost of its and that bottled water is a necessity on ban and I have my own opinion as to this ban for a reason and unless future generations, we must emerge as a unified convenience. The article suggests buy- campus whose demand outweighs its to why we should keep it. a strong student voice comes out community and become the positive difference. ing bottled water at the Hub is more harms, then bring bottled water back. If First of all, bottle water is barely against the ban, for at least right We ask you to join us in supporting this commit- convenient than buying with out-of- not, it would seem bottled water should more than tap water put into a now, it’s here to stay. ment by wearing our “We Are the Positive Differ- pocket money. While this may be true, remain banned. plastic bottle. Some bottling corpo- ence” buttons. the article also suggests the choice to rations like Coke and Nestle filter Get That purchase bottled water is an economic, the water that should be free and Katie Aldrich ‘12 Spiritual Life Council Alex Lopatka ‘12 Bell, Cooperation must continue between media outlets Foster ‘one campus, one community’

Between the sports departments WGRE are somehow against D3TV’s best possible content. Imagine two budding flowers. One cilitate conversation but unless we know Will! of WGRE and D3TV last weekend, we proposed purchase, it could not be A famous line from the film “The is planted in a large field full of sunlight, the point of the conversation, things will were able to produce and bring to the more off base. Together, we can pro- Field of Dreams” is, “If you build it, peo- water and room to grow. The other is never change. Students on our campus, worldwide web a live, quality broadcast vide Greencastle, the DePauw com- ple will come.” Instead of questioning planted in between two tall trees lacking as well people all over the world, are be- of the DePauw-Albion football game. munity, as well as family and alumni all our peers’ dedication to their organiza- proper sunlight, water and room to grow. ing forced to live in the shadows of the To the writers of the editorial “Mag- over the country with more live news, tion and passion, and whether or not One flower blossoms into a beautiful rose dominant other. No person-- black/white, ic box loses shine,” were you watching? sports, concerts and events in a way that D3TV will successfully utilize this “mag- while the other, stuck in the shadows, woman/man, gay/straight — should be Your editorial and article kept refer- cannot be replicated without the new ic box” (which is really just a standard eventually withers and dies due to a lack deprived of basic human rights. If we are encing the fact that we at WGRE have equipment. piece of operating equipment for suc- of basic necessities. to achieve what ironically has become our only received $1,500 from Allocations Regardless of whether or not Alloca- cessful college TV stations), how about Now picture the withered flower as campus slogan, “One Campus. One Com- Board, in addition to constantly re- tions Board approves the equipment, The DePauw jumps on board with the one of your fellow students. munity,” we must somehow move out of minding us that The DePauw takes no cooperation between media organiza- rest of campus and WGRE in support- In light of recent occurrences on cam- the shadows of our narrowed views and money from the university. tions in the PCCM is at a high level for ing a fellow media outlet’s attempt to pus, there has been an outcry from our give sunlight to all budding members of It takes significantly more cash to the first time in a while. This most re- improve itself and, as a whole, make our fellow students who are forced to live in society. In the words of Malcolm X, “We run a television station when compared cent football broadcast only provides beloved school look better. the shadows of life. Our community may need more light about each other. Light to other mediums. In addition, it takes a glimpse of the things to come. The have missed the broader issue at hand: creates understanding, understanding even more cash to overhaul an organi- changing landscape of media should Human rights. It’s bigger than a Cinco De creates love, love creates patience, and zation and finally bring it into the 21st require all three mediums within the Mayo facebook page and deeper than a patience creates unity.” Best of Luck century. PCCM to work together to provide our Zach Crenshaw ‘14 crude t-shirt. Forums (like the one held If there’s a perception that we at readers, listeners and viewers with the Kyle Robbins ‘13 Sunday), rallies and “No Hate” weeks fa- Myron Burr ’13 from Your Brothers of s Dry Cleaning, Laundry & Alterations 1149 Indianapolis Rd. 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Don’t let them get the best were quite nice, and we bantered back need stitches and half a dozen of you.” and forth, not unlike Ben Affleck and Kate 1940s nurses staring at my black Or, “Just because everyone’s saying you Beckinsale in Pearl Harbor (a truly horrible eye, I got to go home. “It’s going to should do it, doesn’t mean you should. You’re film). And here’s the best part: three be a blowout THE DEPAUW IS DEPAUW UNIVERSITY’S MOST COMPREHENSIVE NEWS SOURCE your own person.” But an hour later, I was still in a hos- weeks later, I received a bill for AND WAS THE 2010 DIV. III INDIANA COLLEGIATE PRESS ASSOCIATION NEWSPAPER OF THE YEAR. Or what about, “If Putnam County Hospital pital bed and the blood had started $1,200. Oh, but don’t worry. 100-0.” MEMBERS OF THE DEPAUW COMMUNITY — INCLUDING STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF — VIEW THE DEPAUW AS decides you need an X-ray because you have up again. No one was around to $500 was covered by insur- a black eye and keeps you waiting for three place so little as a Spongebob ance. Great. AN INDISPENSABLE INFORMATION OUTLET FEATURING CONTENT THAT CANNOT BE FOUND ELSEWHERE. hours, only to decide you don’t even need Band-Aid on it. In a few years, when stitches, don’t let them.” Finally, the doctor arrived I’m famous or some- PUBLISHED TWICE WEEKLY NEARLY EVERY WEEK OF THE SEMESTER, I have a confession. Unlike you lucky read- and declared that my eye thing, I probably won’t THE DEPAUW COVERS ALL OF DEPAUW’S VARSITY SPORTS, CAMPUS ACTIVITIES, SPEAKERS, EVENTS, ers, I was never taught that last point. Though should be cleaned. But wait, DAVEJORGENSON care about this insanely COMMUNITY SERVICE AND LOCAL NEWS. I did stand up to bullies by getting contact there’s more. large amount of money Andrew Long, junior WHETHER YOU’RE KEEPING UP WITH YOUR ALMA MATER OR KEEPING TRACK OF YOUR KID(S), lenses. (They make you look cooler. Duh). He then decided I needed an X-ray, be- (because famous people are rich). But right THERE’S NO BETTER WAY TO STAY UP-TO-DATE ON WHAT’S GOING ON AT DEPAUW. I managed to obtain an awesome black eye cause the hit could have broken part of my now, I know not to go to Putnam County Hos- during a DePauw rugby match in early October. skull, despite the fact that I felt virtually no pital. Remember what Mrs. Johnson said? Just It had a cut below it. Not Tyler-Durden-Fight- pain, except for the uncomfortable feeling of because a doctor says it’s OK, doesn’t make “I think it’s Club cut, just an, “Ouch, that hurt” scratch. air touching an open wound. it OK. going to be After the game, my teammates encouraged So I waited another half-hour, as my cut be- Mostly, I just hope my $1,200 dollars me to get it checked out because, and I quote, gan to bleed more. Eventually, Rosie the X-ray doesn’t go toward replacing those ridiculously 24-23. A close “Dude, you might need stitches.” technician placed me in a wheel chair, because large nurse hats. victory for us.” I went, despite the other advice like, “Don’t eye injuries apparently cause you to lose the CONTACT INFORMATION go, man. Just get a badass scar instead.” I head- ability to walk, and took me over to be X-rayed. — Jorgenson is a junior from Shawnee, Kan., majoring in ed over to Putnam County Hospital with my The X-ray proved that there is indeed a English writing and film studies. worried girlfriend and her father, continuing a skull in my head, and it’s not broken. And, [email protected] NAME: ______EMAIL: ______trend of having to go to the hospital whenever guess what? Forty minutes later, once they Ashlyn Myers, freshman

STREET ADDRESS: ______CITY: ______STATE: ______ZIP: ______“I predict at How ‘required’ is the laptop program at DePauw? 47-0 victory by DePauw. Let’s hen we all first committed to come to De- from that list. currently enrolled allow laptops in class. Thus, in think SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION PAYMENT INFORMATION WPauw, we earned one huge packet the size of I know of several students who have not pur- my personal experience, I rarely use my computer positively.” a telephone book, which included every paper one chased their laptops through the university and in the classroom. Is this element really as crucial FULL YEAR: ______1ST SEMESTER: ______2ND SEMESTER: ______CASH: ______CHECK: ______would have to fill out before coming to campus in have not had any problems. All the software and as it sounds? (PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: THE DEPAUW) the fall. programs needed on their computer for classes If I needed to write a paper, I could easily walk Among the papers in that packet was a nice lit- have been compatible with a computer not on the over to Roy O. West and type it there. I could check Claire Jagla, senior tle pamphlet outlining DePauw’s “laptop require- list. my ever-so-vital email there, too. Print out slide- RATE INFORMATION ment.” This requirement was as follows, “all Furthermore, they saved a lot of money shows? Check. Post documents on Moodle? Done. students entering DePauw are required to by not buying a “top of the line” laptop I understand that DePauw just wants to prepare us purchase a designated DePauw program lap- that they may only use for four years. as well as possible, but after 11 weeks in my classes, “Is that even a SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR A SEMESTER OR YEAR. EACH SEMESTER APPROXIMATELY 25 ISSUES ARE DISTRIBUTED (SEMIWEEKLY). top and a software/service bundle through Also, as ridiculous as it may sound, I’ve found that I could complete every assignment question? We the DePauw Student Laptop Program.” does everyone here need a laptop? De- using a computer in any DePauw library. YEAR IS $100 $85 Sounds fair. But what laptops were Pauw says yes. I realize that there are many more classes that are gonna win.” SEMESTER IS $75 $65 available as options? The class of According to the DePauw web- require more heavy-duty technology, but not ev- 2015 was offered five devices. We site, “a core component of … in- eryone is taking those classes. So why does every- had the MacBook Pro, with either a corporating technology into teach- one need a required laptop to attend college in the 15- or 13-inch screen, Dell Latitude ing and learning is our Student present day? and Inspiron and the HP Tablet PC. Laptop Program. The program I knew getting a laptop for college was probably Among these options is not … supports their DePauw a step I was going to take, but I had no choice. It Frederico Mattia Papi, freshman EMAIL [email protected] OR SEND IN THIS COMPLETED FORM TO: one computer that costs less JULIA learning experience and was a requirement. than $1,000. SOBECK enables their professors to THE DEPAUW BUSINESS OFFICE ATTN: BUSINESS MANAGER Considering you can walk out most effectively make use of — Sobeck is a freshman intending to major in 609 S. LOCUST ST. GREENCASTLE, IN 46135 of Best Buy with a brand new laptop under $1,000, technology in the classroom.” communication from Valparaiso, Ind. I’m left wondering if students really need a laptop None of the professors in whose classes I am [email protected] CHIP POTTER / THE DEPAUW 10 | Opinion The DePauw | Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 7 | Features The DePauw | Friday, Nov. 11, 2011

HE HAS 99 PROBLEMS, BUT A GLITCH ISN’T ONE FIGURING OUT THE FITZGERALDS THE DEPAUW | Editorial Board Matthew Cecil | Editor-in-Chief Student provides affordable Looking up to Zelda Chase Hall | Managing Editor Ellen Funke | Chief Copy Editor Stephanie Sharlow | Chief Copy Editor I know what you might think Infuriated that she dare poach technological services to peers when Zelda Fitzgerald, wife of clas- his material, he extracted a promise sic writer F. Scott Fitzgerald, is men- from his editor (to whom she had EDITORIAL College students in today’s age can your life,” Velazquez said. “I love technol- cracking the screen in half and keeping it tioned. You think of the debauched sent the manuscript) to prevent count on possessing two basic qualities: ogy and wanted to use my skills to provide from turning on. Velazquez was able to jazz-age golden girl who once drank publication. When the matter was Being very technological and being very services to my community.” take apart the phone, apply a new screen champagne from her shoe and of hashed out, Scott referred to her broke. With that, it is tough for some stu- After spending significant time work- and get the phone fully working. the rebel who swam in flesh-colored as a “useless society woman” and a One-sided views of greek life dents to keep up with the continuous up- ing at the Help Desk as a part of his ITAP Senior Vince Aguirre agrees that bathing suits to feign skinny-dip- “third-rate writer.” dates on software and programs. The high rotation work, Velazquez developed good Velazquez’s business is reliable and afford- ping. Only after he threatened di- costs and fragility of these programs make relations and connections on cam- able. Or you might think of the schizo- vorce did she capitulate, allowing a The immature actions and hateful speech of the last few months have cast a matters more difficult for students as well. pus. When the Help Desk is un- “ITS For You is the best around. phrenic locked up in sanitariums, butchered version of the novel to be negative spotlight on the greek community and fraternities in particular. Although there are similar services able to cover a technological I would have no problem referring a who allegedly drove her published with his edits. Scott even While discrimination of any kind is unacceptable, we feel a disproportion- provided around campus, there are repair due to a student’s lap- friend,” Aguirre said. husband to his ruin. You went so far as to lift entries from ate lens of judgement has been focused on fraternities and fraternity men. always simple complications in the top being out of warranty or After experiencing first hand the ex- don’t think of the an- her diary for inclusion in “Ten- Roughly 70 percent of DePauw students are involved in greek life. That means — whether that be price, effi- not being purchased through pensive costs that bigger companies de- guished wife or of the der is the Night.” Zelda famously ciency or reliability of the service. the school, the student mand for repairs, Velazquez decided to independent writer claimed, “Plagiarism starts at common thread is not responsible for university students’ intolerance. We of- punished by the soci- home.” Could that really be a ten surround ourselves with like-minded individuals. But one can certainly not ERIC HUBBARD / THE DEPAUW George Velazquez, a fresh- is quickly referred to make his company known for affordable say that affiliation always denotes character. man Posse Scholar from Chi- ITS For You. and reasonable prices for quality service. ety in which she lived. love story? The poor decisions of the few should not reflect so negatively on the many. cago, has acknowledged these Velazquez has “Customers deserve the best qual- Many think of the They were beauti- That 70 percent is, at times, condescended by administrators, professors problems and is actively already helped ity service for a great, affordable price,” myth, the legend ful and damned from and students in and out of the system. Often, we only recognize a very small working to serve the student numerous stu- Velazquez concluded. and the symbol the start and they each body. As a member of JIMEASTERHOUSE dents on cam- Though Velazquez is a self-taught of Zelda. burned so brightly that component of fraternity life, problems which all college students face. Finding a voice, affecting change After spend- they snuffed the other Fraternities are not the only places where hate speech occurs, alcohol is ITAP, Velazquez has a pus, including expert with computers and phones, he abused or poor decisions are made. It’s is far off the mark to say they stem broad and well-developed freshman knows how to fix and handle a wide ar- ing fall break out. But don’t get For as long as I can remember, I believed that I had ations. And every day, I remind myself that no mat- traversing me wrong, this from greek culture. But fraternities are a place where associations, rather than knowledge of technology and how to Brian Austin. ray of technological items. On his website, ADRINENNEWESTENFELD just individuals, are held most accountable. no voice. When I tried to speak up, my voice would ter where I go I should not have to feel pressured to handle it’s many problems. Austin had troubles with his MacBook www.its-foryou.com, the listed provided New York isn’t a condemna- Every member of a greek organization is a DePauw student, regardless of simply fade away, lost under the voices of the rest of change for anyone. Velazquez is the CEO of ITS (Inte- Pro — besides it’s inability to start up services include Macintosh and Windows City with tion of Scott. This what house they’re in. the crowd. I felt ignored, insignificant to all the causes My life style or ideas do not have to be liked by grated Technology Services) For You, and Skype, he was also unable to get any Inter- computers, mobile phones, printers, net- Scott’s “Ten- isn’t to suggest that We should not ignore the bad, but we should also lend consideration to the that I held close to my heart to the point where I finally everyone, but the least people could do is has been since he founded the company net connection and would experience a working and television and video. der is the Night” in one hand and he was a monster. On the contrary, good. The community at large often overlooks the greek system’s many posi- felt like giving up. How would my one voice change respect them. People should not have to in 2009 after working for his father’s com- whole computer shut down after pressing Additionally offered help includes up- Zelda’s “Save Me the Waltz” in the he worked and drank himself into an tive qualities. Philanthropy and community engagement abound in the theory anything? Why should I even try? feel bullied or out of place just because pany, Integrisys. A technology solutions the backspace key repeatedly. dates and scans from the company web- other, I’ve been thinking a lot about early grave in an endeavor to finance and practice of DePauw’s fraternities and sororities. It only recently dawned on me that the problem they are different. Having this type of company, Velazquez helped Integrisys He contacted ITS For You, and after site, its-foryou.com. These programs are Zelda and her art. I’ve been think- Zelda’s frequent hospitalizations. This is where we can come in. Now, our policy is usually to cover a greek was not only that I was shy, but I did not have a mentality is important especially at secure their network and worked on com- a few computer update scans, his laptop sponsored and adaptable both for Micro- ing about her entrapment in a world There is a reason that he is a literary philanthropy with a big picture and a short paragraph. It’s in some ways ironic platform from which I could project my ideas. I did a place like DePauw, because we all puter upgrades and technological system was up and running. soft programs and through McAfee sup- that wasn’t ready for her great and paragon and Zelda is not, though. — good service is so common at DePauw that we assume readers aren’t inter- not have the right tools to voice my opinions. have distinct personalities. upgrades. “I could not have been happier with port. As college students struggle to find terrible love story. I’ve been think- His writing is utterly iridescent ested in knowning much more about it. I quickly learned that there is more than one Sometimes, I feel like people He started the company because of the service provided by ITS For You. It time in their busty schedules for software ing about how the glamorous en- and dazzling where hers occasion- So we ask you, our readers, to be active consumers of news on this campus. way to voice your opinion, whether it is through forget the real reason why they the obvious need in his community for af- was quick and easy and George even of- updates and repairs, ITS For You might terprise of her marriage was played ally stumbles. It is a talent to which If you want more stories about philanthropies, whether that means barbecues, writing or definitive action. Not only did De- came to college. It is not only fordable technology services. Technology fered tips to prevent my computer from become a more important and wide- out on the international stage and I can only aspire. I don’t object to community service projects or something else, we need to know. Send edi- Pauw expose me to the different mediums of because it is a place where we has always been Velazquez’s passion and crashing again,” Austin said. spread resource on campus. about how seemingly everyone in Scott’s success, but rather I object to [email protected] an email. action, but it has also taught me how to gain could party and be indepen- he has always had a deep desire to help Freshman Maura Ruppert has asked her life stifled her art. She and Scott the way it eclipses Zelda as an artist Market yourself, your greek organization or your cause. confidence. dent, it is also a place where others. Velazquez for help with technological — Easterhouse is a freshman from Evergreen destroyed one another. in her own right. We’ll be glad to cover it. An alumnus once told me that the only we can learn from one an- “I am a firm believer that if you do damage as well. Park, Ill, majoring in communications. Is it really a love story? Scott and When I think of Zelda, I think not way to gain confidence is by throwing your- other and become open what you love, you will never work a day in Ruppert had dropped her new phone, [email protected] Zelda’s love letters are as romantic of decadence and destructiveness, self into situations that may be out of your PANYINCONDUAH minded to new experi- as they come, that much is true. It but of a woman who was time and comfort zone. You might be scared to death ences. We will always be would take a fool not to recognize time again forbidden to find mean- at first, but the more you continue to put yourself into surrounded by people from different walks of life and that their love — as desperate and ing in her life. I think of a woman those types of situations, the more susceptible you get ideas. This is exactly what DePauw is preparing us for destructive it was, it was love none- determined to shape the life and to approach future challenges. before the “real world.” theless. But as much as I enjoy the art she wanted on her own terms. EDITORIAL POLICY As students here at DePauw, we are fortunate to We should all try to become more involved on cam- CONTACT A TECH: legend of the grand, timeless ro- She sacrificed everything she held have special constructed spaces on campus we can take pus and never be afraid to voice our opinions. Your mance, I hardly think a marriage in dear to have that: Her husband, her The DePauw is an independently managed and ters must be signed and accompanied by the author’s advantage of in order to voice our opinions. At the end opinion just might be the idea that could shape a per- which one member is powerless is daughter and her sanity. I think that financed student newspaper. The opinions expressed name and phone number. Letters have a 350-word of my freshman year, I promised myself that I would son’s altered perspective into one where they see both • ITS For You can be reached and contacted online at a partnership, and I hesitate to call it’s time to stop seeing her as the herein do not necessarily reflect those of DePauw Uni- limit and are subject to editing for style and length. their despairing, terrible whirlwind schizophrenic party girl who lived versity or the Student Publications Board. Editorials The DePauw reserves the right to reject letters that take full advantage of these places on campus and besides and try to make a positive change. are the responsibility of The DePauw editorial board are libelous or sent for promotional or advertising gan to do so by contributing to campus media and the www.its-foryou.com a love story. in her husband’s shadow and finally (names above). purposes. Deliver letters to the Pulliam Center for phone-a-thon. —Conduah is a sophomore from Manhattan, N.Y. When Zelda was institutionalized give her the credit she deserves. The opinions expressed by cartoonists, columnists Contemporary Media, email the editor-in-chief, Mat- Every day, I put myself at risk of being rejected by planning to major in English writing and communi- in 1932, she spent six weeks writing and in letters to the editor are those of the authors thew Cecil, at [email protected] or write The • George can also be reached by email at “Save Me the Waltz,” a lush, evoca- — Westenfeld is a freshman from Fort and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the edi- DePauw at 609 S. Locust St., Greencastle, Ind. 46135. people who will not like what I have to say about a cation. torial staff of The DePauw. certain cause or like the way I think on various situ- [email protected] tive novel crafted from the same Wayne, Ind., majoring in English literature The DePauw welcomes letters to the editor. Let- [email protected] or by phone at (773) 234-8748 material with which Scott was strug- and creative writing. gling in “Tender is the Night.” [email protected] 8-9 | Features The DePauw | Friday, Nov. 11, 2011

Fraternities | continued from page 1 of Campus Living and Community Development to help with this Wolfe hopes demically engaged, which he encourages. The responsibility of be- their own philanthropy events. campus have a long history overall, they may not be as nimble as and continue to upgrade the standard of socializing for these new DePauw’s greek SINCE NOV. 4: ing a chapter leader is a huge commitment, and it can be difficult to Also in the ‘70s, McCall said it was “no big deal” to be greek at De- newer organizations.” leaders. system will pro- balance the different interests pulling at a leader. Pauw. Unlike at some larger, state universities, McCall distinguishes “I think what IFC would like to make sure everyone understands “I don’t know what it is,” Giesting said. “Honestly it probably fits Some of the efforts that Campus Living and Community Develop- duce members As the greek system thinks about elections and transitioning DePauw’s greek life from potentially elitist and snooty attitudes is that we have noticed the same things everybody else is noticing,” with the change in leadership.” ment plans to make in order to best prepare and train the members who work toward 6 OUT OF 10 leadership around this time of year, Wolfe says there is a constant among greeks at other universities. Turnbow said. Giesting said that new leaders might be more mindful and aware of the IFC community include new member education training, by- the betterment of NUMBER OF DEPAUW struggle and it’s important to look at the new leaders and see to it “The fact 70-plus percent of students are affiliated with greek life IFC is taking steps to improve the effectiveness, safety and inclu- of potential mistakes if a chapter undergoes probation at the begin- stander intervention work and facilitated discussions involving con- their local com- INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL that they move the greek community forward. is thought of by many students as simply an ordering system rather sivity of the fraternity culture at DePauw in order to make sure that ning of a new leadership. Transitions, Giesting said, are important troversial and dangerous campus occurrences. munity as well as Jeff McCall ‘76, professor of communication and theatre, sees than an elite system,” Casey said. “Because it’s so common, it’s not all students can participate in and enjoy greek life. in maintaining strong fraternity organizations. He sees it as the role DePauw’s new website, set to launch next month, will include a their much larger FRATERNITIES ON PROBATIONS, leadership as an important issue to address in DePauw’s greek cul- a big deal.” “I think that’s what’s so great about this campus is that people revamped section that will provide more information about hazing, community — na- UNDER REVIEW OR UNDER ture today. McCall, whose fraternity Lambda Chi Alpha no longer has While this may still be the case, McCall said he encounters many are willing to talk and people are willing to listen,” Turnbow said. a topic about which members often have questions. tionally and glob- an active chapter on DePauw’s campus, has been a part of the faculty faculty who don’t have a lot of experience with greek systems gen- Although IFC is addressing ways to improve fraternity life at “What I think sometimes the “I think it’s always concerning when we have chapters participat- ally. INVESTIGATION at DePauw for 26 years. erally or who assume DePauw’s DePauw, Turnbow does not ing in unsafe behavior,” Wolfe said. “Really I think “One of the things I think has really hurt the Greek system is that greek system is synonymous with see these considerations as a newspaper and others perceive as a He hopes that the efforts the university is taking will help pre- the role for our the university went out and created a bunch of duplexes and what that at other universities, when it threat to the overall health of vent potentially unsafe environments. fraternity and so- were supposed to be autonomous living units,” McCall said. “And is really quite unique. “Since I’ve been on campus, IFC DePauw’s fraternity life. fraternity problem is really a campus Wolfe said that issues some chapters might struggle with, al- rority community is to develop young leaders that are community- what that has done is lured a lot of upperclass greeks out of the This misunderstanding, Mc- “The most positive part is problem.” though they differ by chapter, include academics, drug use and risk minded [and] focused on values,” Wolfe said. “They’re values-based greek houses. And when I was in school here myself the leaders in Call said, may be part of what cre- hasn’t had a great reputation. So definitely how great our greek management. organizations. So their role to me is to look at their values and bring all the greek houses were the seniors. And think of how few seniors ates potentially negative images system is,” Turnbow said. “I “And another chapter, I think, hadn’t really engaged in a philan- those to the forefront.” now live in their own greek houses.” and stereotypes against the greek [we’re] trying to better our name and think sometimes we miss how GREEK LIFE COORDINATOR ERIC WOLFE ‘04 thropy event before, and so [we’re] creating a new culture within Wolfe says leadership has always been difficult for DePauw stu- McCall said he thinks it must be more difficult for greek houses system at DePauw. make sure we’re doing the things great it is because we don’t see their chapter about service and philanthropy,” Wolfe said. dents since the majority of them are very overcommitted and aca- to manage themselves when the seniors, the most mature members “There’s plenty of ruckus and other systems.” with the most experience at the university, are no longer amidst the irresponsible behavior in the dor- that we’re supposed to.” Giesting, too, sees a bright chapter on a day-to-day basis. mitories, but nobody says, ‘Well, future for greek life at DePauw While he sees it as important to create a cohesive campus com- we’ve got to close Humbert be- so long as the university can munity, McCall said that isolating seniors in living units on the edge cause they’ve had this misbehav- SENIOR MITCHELL TURNBOW, PRESIDENT OF IFC continue to foster and support of campus could create rifts in the community overall. ior over there in recent weeks,’” a relationship with the greek “Do we want seniors segregated from the rest of campus?” Mc- McCall said. “But when there’s system. Call said. “Do we want the seniors bonding with themselves and misbehavior in a greek house, it’s “There was a time in DeP- not lending their leadership or their collegiality or their wisdom not that uncommon for folks to say, ‘Well that house shouldn’t be auw’s history where the greeks felt like they were under-appreciated to sophomores or juniors, whether in the dorms or in the greek allowed to continue.’” by the university administration,” McCall said. “And I think whenever houses?” Senior Mitchell Turnbow, president of IFC, has had to deal with you feel like you’re at odds or under pressure from the administra- According to McCall, when he attended DePauw in the 1970s the people questioning IFC’s role on DePauw’s campus. tion, it’s going to cause you to draw in and maybe be more defensive dormitories operated more like greek houses. The dorms had their “Since I’ve been on campus, IFC hasn’t had a great reputation,” and maybe not as cooperative with the rest of the university com- own officers, social activities and intramural teams. Turnbow said. “So [we’re] trying to better our name and make sure munity if you need to be.” “I think there needs to be an effort for the people who are not in we’re doing the things that we’re supposed to.” Over the past 20 or 25 years, McCall said, DePauw has had an [greek] houses to feel like they’re more part of the DePauw culture Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students Cindy “awkward” relationship with its greek system. But he sees the greek too,” McCall said of current greek-independent interaction. Babington said she sees the negative news about the fraternity sys- system as having a lot to contribute to the campus community and Casey also stated that a divide he sees is greek-affiliated students tem publicized much more than the more abundant positive aspects. hopes that DePauw and the greek system can work together to focus distinguishing themselves from independents. “You’re always scrutinized,” Giesting said. “Somebody’s going to more on their positive efforts instead of worrying on micromanaging McCall said he questions why dormitories currently don’t have always be trying to scrutinize you ... Waiting for you to kind of slip and over-regulating social events. their own teams for events like Little 5 or why they don’t organize up, I think. But perception is reality. It’s more or less true. So you do While Giesting said that it sometimes feels like the university have to be mindful of your perception and your image. Not that it should control you or anything. But it’s important how you present yourself. You’re ambassadors for the outside world and ambassadors for DePauw.” “It’s important how you present “There’s plenty of ruckus and McCall, who thinks it’s unfortunate that greek chapters don’t receive attention for the many positive things they bring to cam- yourself. You’re ambassadors for the irresponsible behavior in the pus, said that greek houses should do more to market themselves dormitories, but nobody says, ‘Well, and talk about what they do well, being sure to make their positive outside world and ambassadors for works and efforts known. DePauw.” we’ve got to close Humbert because “But, I think they also have to behave themselves and look in- trospectively to say, ‘What are the kinds of things we’re doing that they’ve had this misbehavior over maybe call negative attention to ourselves,’” McCall said. SENIOR TYLER GIESTING, PRESIDENT OF SIGMA there in recent weeks. But when Working with DePauw’s fraternity system as a greek life coordinator, rather than as a student, has helped Wolfe see different CHI FRATERNITY there’s misbehavior in a greek house elements of the culture. “I was president of my organization, too, so seeing it from that it’s not that uncommon for folks to view of course then we were doing a lot of things really well and micromanages the actions of fraternity chapters, he knows the uni- say, ‘Well that house shouldn’t be everything was doing great,” Wolfe said. “I think that a lot of that has versity is trying to do what is in the best interest of its students. The to do with perception, too. So sometimes when we’re in those roles culture, Giesting said, is changing. But he sees most of that change allowed to continue.’” we perceive that our organization is a really awesome organization for the better and part of a more progressive community. when really there are a lot of things to work on.” “I’m not looking for a perfect world, perfect fraternity, sorority The issues in need of attention from the DePauw fraternity sys- community,” Wolfe said. “I just don’t think that that’s going to hap- PROFESSOR OF COMMUNICATION AND THEATRE JEFF tem, Wolfe said, are the same issues it was working to address 10 pen. I think we can be better in those areas that I mentioned before MCCALL ‘76 years ago. As members cycle through the system they are continu- in terms of our culture.” ally in need of education and guidance. “Any organization has to continually evolve to be able to sur- BOB ALLEN AND AUSTIN FRYE / THE DEPAUW vive,” Babington said in an email. “Since fraternities on DePauw’s 8-9 | Features The DePauw | Friday, Nov. 11, 2011

STREET ADDRESS: ______CITY: ______STATE: ______ZIP: ______“I predict at How ‘required’ is the laptop program at DePauw? 47-0 victory by DePauw. Let’s hen we all first committed to come to De- from that list. currently enrolled allow laptops in class. Thus, in think SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION PAYMENT INFORMATION WPauw, we earned one huge packet the size of I know of several students who have not pur- my personal experience, I rarely use my computer positively.” a telephone book, which included every paper one chased their laptops through the university and in the classroom. Is this element really as crucial FULL YEAR: ______1ST SEMESTER: ______2ND SEMESTER: ______CASH: ______CHECK: ______would have to fill out before coming to campus in have not had any problems. All the software and as it sounds? (PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: THE DEPAUW) the fall. programs needed on their computer for classes If I needed to write a paper, I could easily walk Among the papers in that packet was a nice lit- have been compatible with a computer not on the over to Roy O. West and type it there. I could check Claire Jagla, senior tle pamphlet outlining DePauw’s “laptop require- list. my ever-so-vital email there, too. Print out slide- RATE INFORMATION ment.” This requirement was as follows, “all Furthermore, they saved a lot of money shows? Check. Post documents on Moodle? Done. students entering DePauw are required to by not buying a “top of the line” laptop I understand that DePauw just wants to prepare us purchase a designated DePauw program lap- that they may only use for four years. as well as possible, but after 11 weeks in my classes, “Is that even a SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR A SEMESTER OR YEAR. EACH SEMESTER APPROXIMATELY 25 ISSUES ARE DISTRIBUTED (SEMIWEEKLY). top and a software/service bundle through Also, as ridiculous as it may sound, I’ve found that I could complete every assignment question? We the DePauw Student Laptop Program.” does everyone here need a laptop? De- using a computer in any DePauw library. YEAR IS $100 $85 Sounds fair. But what laptops were Pauw says yes. I realize that there are many more classes that are gonna win.” SEMESTER IS $75 $65 available as options? The class of According to the DePauw web- require more heavy-duty technology, but not ev- 2015 was offered five devices. We site, “a core component of … in- eryone is taking those classes. So why does every- had the MacBook Pro, with either a corporating technology into teach- one need a required laptop to attend college in the 15- or 13-inch screen, Dell Latitude ing and learning is our Student present day? and Inspiron and the HP Tablet PC. Laptop Program. The program I knew getting a laptop for college was probably Among these options is not … supports their DePauw a step I was going to take, but I had no choice. It Frederico Mattia Papi, freshman EMAIL [email protected] OR SEND IN THIS COMPLETED FORM TO: one computer that costs less JULIA learning experience and was a requirement. than $1,000. SOBECK enables their professors to THE DEPAUW BUSINESS OFFICE ATTN: BUSINESS MANAGER Considering you can walk out most effectively make use of — Sobeck is a freshman intending to major in 609 S. LOCUST ST. GREENCASTLE, IN 46135 of Best Buy with a brand new laptop under $1,000, technology in the classroom.” communication from Valparaiso, Ind. I’m left wondering if students really need a laptop None of the professors in whose classes I am [email protected] CHIP POTTER / THE DEPAUW 12 | Opinion The DePauw | Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 5 | News The DePauw | Friday, Nov. 11, 2011

By DANA FERGUSON [email protected]

We are sending this message in hopes that you will join us in honoring the tradition that started in 1890. One team will leave Blackstock with the Bell on Saturday afternoon, but all of us should leave with pride in an event that has a long and rich University seeks student and faculty input for new curator of Peeler Arts Center history and is the envy of many other colleges. By DANA FERGUSON of the exhibition. The group of attendees filled show. And so, it’s like a science experiment — Mackenzie said the new curator must be able [email protected] out feedback surveys and rated Hadley on his we’ve reduced the number variables so we can to interact with students and reach out to the performance. focus on the differences.” community through art. We look forward to cheering with you Saturday. Over 30 students and faculty members filled Chairman of the committee seeking a new The other two candidates will lead similar “The way that this person is going to talk to the Andy Warhol exhibit Thursday seeking curator of exhibitions and university collections walk-throughs of the same gallery and will also students is crucial,” Mackenzie said. “It’s one of to meet the first of three candidates being Michael Mackenzie said the process of having be reviewed by faculty and students. The second the most important aspects of the job, not just interviewed for the position of curator of each candidate guide a tour through the new candidate, Sara Cunningham, will lead her walk- what kind of shows they hang or can hang the exhibitions and university collections. exhibit allows the committee to compare them. through on Nov. 15, with the third candidate, pictures in a straight line and make it look good, The first candidate, Craig Hadley, walked the “We try to make it as consistent as possible,” Christian Cutler leading the final walk-through but how are they going to interpret this work for group through the collection explaining each Mackenzie said. “And a really important part is on Nov. 22. Students and faculty are welcome to our audiences? And the students are one of the Brian Casey Pat White piece and each piece’s connections to the rest that all three of them have to talk about this attend and review candidates. most important audiences.” President, DePauw University President, Wabash College 14 | Advertisements The DePauw | Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 3 | News The DePauw | Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 ADVERTISEMENTS University named Security spending $15,000 for Monon a top producer of about crowd control, we have GET SOME SOUTH IN By DANA FERGUSON AND MICHAEL to think about emergency APPELGATE e-graphs in case there is an Fulbright scholars [email protected] emergency in the game, we SECURITY HEIGHTENED FOR MONON YOUR MOUTH!! During a normal football have to think about behavior game, four or five DePauw Public in the tailgate areas so each Number of officers at typical football game: 4-5 one of these people are as- By ABBY MARGULIS Safety officers roam the campus signed to different functions [email protected] looking for inappropriate or il- Number of officers for Monon Game: legal behavior. At the Monon Bell within the totality of this For the fourth consecutive year in a row DePauw game, over 55 officers will patrol event,” Nally said. “It’s more Putnam County Sheriff Traffic overnight security: 9 has been featured in The “Chronicle of Higher Edu- Blackstock Stadium and the sur- than just a football game.” cation” for being one of the top producers for U.S. rounding area. Atheltic Director Page Greencastle City Police: 9 Fulbright scholars. Director of Public Safety Angie Cotton agreed that security BEAT In 2011 out of twenty-one applicants of who ap- Nally said that the additional is a priority for the Monon Contemporary services corp.: 17 plied four were accepted. 2011 graduates Ashlee security officers will cost DePauw Bell game, especially as the Anton, Kyle Inman, Chelsea Jonason and Stephen approximately $15-17, 000. Wabash-DePauw rivalry pres- TL enterprises: 20 Worden received the scholarship of last year. Off-duty officers from the ents extra risk. WABASH!! Inman, who was just featured in “The Chronicle Greencastle Police Department, “It’s very important to have for Higher Education,” was one of the four students Contemporary Services Corpora- extra security at this game,” chosen nationally for the Fulbright-mtvU Fellowship tion, T.L. Enterprises and DePauw Cotton said. “Everybody is program, which sends American students around Public Safety will be on duty over really charged up and as much “At the same time, we want Cotton said. “We found that is a the globe to study music and culture. the weekend monitoring the as we worked to separate the people to have a good time,” Cot- good way for people to enjoy the In 2010 there were two DePauw recipients of the game and the campus. crowd, safety is our first and main ton said. “We also want to make tailgating festivities which has 5 E. Franklin St. Fulbright scholarship and in 2009 there were nine Nally said there will be off- concern. We want to provide sure, from a liability standpoint, become a American sports icon recipients. duty officers patrolling the game an environment that is safe for that the environment is safe.” over the years.” (Downtown Greencastle) English Professor Marnie McInnes said, “We are and tailgate area. Nally also said everybody so we take some steps Both Nally and Cotton said Nally said that this mentality very pleased about DePauw being top national pro- the university hopes to offset the to make sure we have as safe an that the security officers will try has guided Public Safety’s actions 765-301-4135 ducer of Fulbrights.” cost of security with parking fees environment as we can.” to separate fans based on school since the 1990s, which is when The Fulbright program is an opportunity for stu- in the Blackstock parking lot. Cotton said he hopes that in order to prevent conflict. safety of both sets of fans became dents and scholars to go overseas to undertake a “There are a couple of differ- students enjoy the game, though “We have the Wabash fans increasingly problematic. graduate study, advance research or to teach Eng- ent focuses that we have to think it presents a greater potential and the DePauw fans separated lish at different levels of schooling. The program about: we have to think about for violence than other football out for tailgating so that they’re accepts 17,000 U.S. citizens to take part in the mul- traffic control, we have to think games. not right next to each other,” headley hardware tiple Fulbright programs around the world. DePauw students have been successful in work- & rental center ing hard to be chosen for the Fulbright program and it displays the quality of academic work that these Family Owned and Operated Since 1954 students strive to achieve. •Medallion, 20 year integrity, Guardian “I think it’s a great accomplishment for DePauw Get your DePauw news online, now: and it’s students. It’s really wonderful that we’re lines • Barn Paints • Floor enamels • tracking so many high quality students,” Professor Drywall primers of Economics and Management Humberto Barreto • Anti-rust enamels - including all said. 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McInnes encourages students to apply early. “I always encourage sophomores and juniors to HEADLEY HAS IT! think ahead about countries in which they’d like to 841 Indianapolis Rd, Greencastle 653-4189 • 653-3010 do research or teach English as a Fulbright scholar,” Mon. - Sat. 7am - 8pm • Sunday 9am - 5pm McInnes said. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for updates [email protected] on campus news, sports, events and info. 2 | Happenings The DePauw | Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 15 | Sports The DePauw | Friday, Nov. 11, 2011