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; when I made the decision -- , - !i Auble : to burn the tapes. Karen j Managing Editor group of people brought together to generate it -- Richard Nixon Later this week, an ad-h- oc committee debat- ideas," Brown said. However, if the regulations all-camp- us I - . . all-campus-pa- . r ing the future of rties will submit proposed last Tuesday night by the f- its revised party contract fop final approval party planning committee become policy, new from the deans. If approved, the contract will safety and security precautions will take effect lift the moratorium on all-camp- us parties in from the onset Bissman and Armington enforced early this A number of problems and potential risks

all-camp- Brown attributed to the former us Yost and Gable House will academic year. The committee process, Director of Housing party contract, "any one of which I am certain new coffeehouse in all-camp- us debut and Residential Life David Brown said, "all would have killed parties for October. along ... wanted to resolve this so that we can good," he said. Brown cited, for example, --page 3 get campus parties finding out "the sta going as quickly as was to ... tistic that over half of possible." While The idea just all reported sexual Brown had suggested pause them for now, exam- assaults on campus the idea of putting a chal- are directly tied to ine the issues and all-camp- us moratorium on all-camp- us parties." parties as a lenge ourselves to resolve By limiting access to Abortion abounds: Letters way to deal with them," Brown said. dorm rooms and . responding to Gloria inherent" problems cracking down on Ralph Nadet Feldt's forum speech temporarily, he said the policy was not meant underage drinking. Brown suggested the prob-

-- all-camp- page 5 to cancel us parties indefinitely. lem could potentially be minimized. lor riesiacni "While placing a moratorium i is, in and of Additional regulations which would take 17. itself, a kind decision, it doesn't decide what effect for all-camp- us parties include moving t of - i.. . to do with parties. The idea was just to ... pause the bar to the larger informal lounges of them for now, examine the issues and challenge Bissman and Armington for more effective ourselves to resolve them," Brown said. monitoring; designating "hosting responsibili- Brown met with the committee whose ties" to hosting groups; increasing the Sneak peek at ;: representatives included Assistant Director of hourly pay rate of party assistants; and Homecoming attractions Residence Life David Wagner, Director of keeping the count of attendees within the --page 7 Student Activities Bob Rodda and Assistant capacity established under fire codes. Director Jen Kynkor; Linda Hanna, alcohol If the new party contract passes into policy and abuse prevention specialist; Greeks from this week, Brown said, "we will effectively year. Last the Inter-Gree- k Council and independent have only lost one week over last residents in Bissman' and Armington; and year the first party was at the end of September. members of the deans' staff five times This year, feasibly, wt could be ready for the in two weeks. first party soon," he said. for Xast year, an ad-h- oc committee had Matt Epps '01, IGC representative Council, also supported the proposed Helpful hints for one-nig-ht been appointed by Campus : Council to Campus stands over Fall Break probe the issue of alcohol and examine contract "I'm very relieved that this is happen- all-camp- us problem situation," he said. "I -- existing regulations on parties but ing. It was a page 9 more. I ultimately tabled the issue. The recently-place- d was expecting less and we're getting moratorium only added a degree of like it For the Greek community, this means a urgency an incentive for the committee lot" to get problems resolved quickly. "This The proposed contract, however, remains

it implemented, parties, t Should be f-- r was a group that really wanted to see proposed. Many stuJcnts. expressed sur-p-u- to or Armington. A poten- solutions," Brown said. will return Bissman Nader's policies hut sjiJ t!.ey be!. cm i In"

sponsor cannot yet be n. ' independent party " i-ti- . i Committee member and tial first cotiU not v.;n t! ' A -- comment-ed,"O- n ' resident, Kim Fukai 03 authorized. f t : .1 Wooster keeper Adam Bissman t. ::i ci::.. i v. ... i.i Brown explained, "We ' -- we com- In the meantime, ' ! ; : up, . every problem that came . . Wegner gains NCAC vte iurN.. r v : ,e out- this committee and member- -- promised a lot We came up with a good will maintain c s- - ; jrecognition rnoiL" i.f an .'. :''., j r ; on to deal with ; ... in the I 1 line. We made parties safer than last year ship committee eljr.ts v.. ! y t' 1. t u t ' ' --page 11 now will be ' - ! ' so there 1 ! terms of potential," she said. future problems; V.iJ-- M cop :: t!..it s' deal with problems com- group to .- -.; "It is important to recognize that this an advisory . ') mittee is not a decision-makin- g body; it's a that come up," he said. 2 News Editor: Laura Nesler Assistant Editor: Alex Pries Hanna to raise alcohol awareness 2U72SSIG AbeAbrams. which students who have these Jill Treftz Staff Writer - issues can come and talk about . Chief Staff Writer' . Counseling services is holding them in a safe, comfortable and The newest addition to the support group meetings for stu- undrstandixig environnicnt," he said. Student Health Center staffs dents who have been diagnosed ' Students who suspect that they Prevention Specialist . Linda with depression, bipolar disor- ,are suffering from any of these Hanna has a lot to teach the stu- der or obsessive-compulsiv- e disorders and have not been diag Malmon-rBer-g dents at the College of disorder. . .. nosed yet should see Dr. Wooster. The group was started a few privately before1 attending ; stu- Citing a survey sent out to years ago by Dr. Mike Malmon-Ber- g ' the meetings. - dents last (spring, she discussed after he noticed that the stu : The group meets -- Tuesdays the alarming tendency of many dent body was becoming increas from 7:30 to 9 p.m. ki' Hygeia. Wooster students to use alcohol to ingly depressed. - . For more information, call Dr. "connect" with their peers. W "I wanted to start a group in Malmon-Ber- s at ext. 2343. "We're going to talk about the long-ter- m effects of that. We're going to talk about the short term Students Offer Help effects," she said. In her capacity as a prevention Auca Nathison Relations, an idea what their specialist, Hanna works with a Staff Writer opinions are. number of organizations on cam- Some students on campus are the input they receive in pus to promote awareness of With, Linda Hanna, the new specialist at Photo by Amelia Kays -- playing a vital role in improving the groups Walton and and education about drug and focus alcohol abuse. Hygeia, is working with students to address concerns they have the future for this college. Hanna will make a "recommen- Two weeks ago, Vice President as to what She began by looking at the with alcohol and substance abuse issues. dation to the trustees for Finance and Business Bob should do campus and identifying what she they think the college Thursday. The goal of this alcohol and substance abuse Walton sent out 300 random sur based on the information," Walton referred to as "at risk students," ' ' veys to students, asking them to. - - .' those who are most seriously committee is to increase con- issues training in her work on said. sciousness - of substance a youthadult hotline for be part of a focus group which Walton is very pleased with the threatened by substance ' abuse. abuse problems. Portage Path Behavioral would discuss certain aspects of groups so far and sr.iJ, "everyone These students, including first Hanna believes that raised Health, an Akron-base- d the college atmosphere that is doing a red'y good job." i rrr-rove-d. At": or,1 v. ' Greek awareness among the student organization. should te :r a In the f .-- w ; ;;s to pick years, athletes, members of ' -- - : s.v "s i, . . ..- organizations and women stu- population is one of 'the most A longtime Ohio resident, she few r: p::J V'Zon ;r in trying " ; ' ' .11 - dents (because of the correla- important issues she must has programmed special events t' i e-- r cico-t- 1 1 J their ::!!' ' ' - tion between substance abuse address. - and worked with a number of r . . por- and unwanted sex), are the "Students create the environ- non-prof- it organizations at focus of most of Hanna's ment, and when they choose to the state, county and city :j so campus activities. do mat thoughtfully and with levels. sta-- '; As part of this focus, she works awareness, it can have a Hanna relocated to Wooster in id: with the Director of Residential promising effect on the cam- December and replaces Belinda :ir: Life, the - Student Athlete pus as a whole," she said. Webb, who is currently doing . Mentoring Program and other stu- - Hanna's background is in pub- case management for a substance dent groups such as EMPOWER, lic relations, though she received abuse prevention organization. coordinating with mem activi- YMCA OF WOOSTER ties such as alcohol-fre- e . events for first years and GYMNASTICS INSTRUCTORS sponsoring a speaker on substance abuse issues. Do you have any gymnastics or cheerleading background? Another activity she partici- Would you enjoy teaching children? The YMCA of Wooster is pates in is the Substance Abuse looking for additional instructors for its progressive program. Awareness Committee, which is Instructors should have background in gymnastics or cheer-leadi- ng open to Wooster students, faculty (for the tumbling). The prograam is not the competitive and staff and meets every other team but progressive classes for children ages three to 12. Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday nights. We also have separate classes on Saturday mornings. If you are interested,'

. A. --J please call the YMCA (ask for Trish) for additional information " or come to the YMCA for an application. - - ,1 YMCA of Wooster . a i Lciim ct ext. CZZ: PRCFZGZZ3 HACKZL HALL CTZZ.; ;ZZr,3, C;,;tcr (z:, 680 Woodland Avenue ' . or RCCE FALKiNZR, Program Wooster, - 24;:) Coordinator (axt 2221) OH 44691 2598 . APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEB. 15, 2001 (330)264-313- 1 28 Rodda said. Jeff Binder '03. a Gable New Campus Hangout House resident, said he hopes funds will enable the house the project will be successful Lindsay Bye to stay up and running by pro- and will provide students with "a f , Staff Writer viding for the following night's cool place to hang out not a . Student coffeehouse Common drinks and treats. The focus smoky drunken environment." Grounds will soon be opening its will be on providing an Binder also said plans for doors for its first ever coffee hour enjoyable, inexpensive alter- campus entertainment at the on Oct 18, at 8:00 p.nx in Gable native hangout. coffeehouse will include come- X House. Some concern has been dians and bands. Starting in early October, the expressed as to the competition Campus Minister Linda house will be open on Mondays, the Common Grounds coffee- Morgan-Cleme- nt said, "A Thursdays; Fridays and some house will be facing. Students number of us had seen a cou- Saturdays for students to involved stated that the ple of other schools who had come as they wish and hours of their coffee a successful coffee house and enjoy refreshments and enter- time, the hours of the decided that it would be an tainment. Shack, and the hours of the excellent project, and at the. The students of Common Java Hut may overlap but time we had a number of Grounds were provided funds should not affect overall busi- r students looking for a pro- through several grants from a ness. gram." She noted the hard substance abuse prevention pro- Director of Student Activities Bob work of the student planners. gram to start the. project Coffee, Rodda said, "I don't think there Residents of Yost and Gable house Photo by Karl Haddeland Clement said she believes Italian ice, flavored soda, will be too much competition to will be opening up their student run coffeehouse featuring cof-fe-e, that the casual atmosphere muffins and biscotti are just a worry about at this point; it muffins, Italian ice and biscotti on Wednesday October 18. will provide a "woaderful few of the things students will is my understanding that late-nig- ht non-alcoh- ol alter-- j be able to purchase at reason- these three places will each Also, though times may conflict this project is student-ru- n, native," and hopes' that able prices. provide a different atmos- minimally, for the most part the student-designe- d and student-staffe- d. many students will take Residents of YostGable call phere." YostGable program will be start- "This provides for advantage of this exciting the coffeehouse a non-prof- it He explains that Common ing up as most other much more flexibility," new activity on campus. organization. The money col- Grounds will offer a smoke-fre- e options are winding lected through the purchase of environment unavailable at the down. It will be avail- refreshments will be put Shack, while also providing more able to students as a directly back into the cof- of a lounge-lik- e scene than that of late-nig- ht selection. Nader continued fee house project. These the Java Hut program. The primary variance is that (continued from page 1) speech concerning the major problems that the United States Nader's ideas but was afraid of faces currently. Among those he what would happen should Bush included were education, health become president; therefore, she care ' and corporate intrusion. plans to vote for Gore. In Fuller commented on the inequal- - ' ' response to these comments, ities present across the boards in Rabat said, "Vote accordingh; and A spending for schools and school dontwtewihfeariivourhearL" related needs. He commented that The rally highlighted some of little of the federal budget is spent on Nader's prominent past accom- education and the bulk is carried plishments in his 34 years of pub- by state budgets. lic service. These included his Other major issues Fuller men- published pamphlet "Unsafe At tioned were the "concentration of Any Speed" in 1966, dealing with media into selective hands" and General Motors' failure to meet apathy toward voting. Fuller said, adequate safety needs in their "If only a few people are deliver- vehicles. Nader's celebrity sup- ing your news, what news aren't port includes actor Tim Robbins, you hearing?" Pead Jam, Arri DiFranco and Rage He commented that only Against The Machine. through active participation in Rortvedt called Nader perhaps elections would the public be the most trusted man in America able to shape the government, after trends in recent public polls pointing out that in Ohio, only and someone who, unlike Bush or 8 of those between 18 and 24 Gore, cannot be bought by corpo- actually vote. rate America. "Ralph Nader has Hillary Jones '02 commented in the actions to back up his words. her speech that "People come up He cannot be bought" Rortvedt to me and say, a vote for Nader is a said. After Rortvedt's introduc- vote for Bush... Excuse me, a vote tion, the rally opened up to speeches for Nader is a vote for Nader. Why prepared by several Nader supporters. vote for the lesser of two evils when Bob Fuller '03 delivered a you can vote for good," she said. VTFWPOTNTf; Editor: Chris Powers Assistant Editor: Becca Stinsoni College not dedicated to technology t. -- t. . ...'.ere e ; scr : L. e l: c;. I 'ou up

v u:.i Lo-.- .. j..,k yc--j feel about conJl.Ior.s in your i ;i j Ilvirj To the Editors: The Computer Sales and Repair apparently not competitive with s.jrJlne-size- d room. Or about the nightmare that is student Office is closed "indefinitely". other institutions of comparable rr-rkin- g. Or about what campus life is like on weekends. As the campus community was The College will never be able to size as exhibited by this sudden They tell you to be totally hone: : J they promise to lis- informed late Friday afternoon, find another individual willing to change in the department ten to what you have to say. Ar.J turn them down. jou the Computer Sales and Repair take on the responsibilities of both In addition to cutting corners Hard to believe, isn't it? The aJ.-.iini.strat- ion sent out Office will close on Oct 3, 2000, sales and repair. Furthermore, it with technical staff and their dozens of invitations to students in the past two weeks to and The College of Wooster has will be next toimpossible to find wages, the College also fails on its participate in 90-min- ute focus groups to diseuss student backed out on its commitment to someone with the kind of techni- financial commitment to hard- opinions on housing, recreation..! options and Lowry . technology in higher education. cal training and years of experi- ware upgrades. This was sup- Center. The results will be shared with -- the Trustees during Walt Owens, the College's repair ence necessary to troubleshoot posed to be the last year of the their October meeting. . technician, my boss and my problems in minutes. As a senior College's five year . computer So why did so many students choose not to participate? friend, is leaving as a result of the facing the job market next year, I replacement cycle. However, We confess to being mystified. Granted, the questionnaire budgeting decisions of Vice find it ironic that in an era when there are. still at least 70 machines was long, but how often does the administration actually ask " " Presidents Barbara Hetrick and every job description requires that do not meet current hardware tlie students for something? ' . . - ,. Bob Walton and President ' Stan "experience", the College just let standards, and there was not We applaud the effort on the part of the administration Hales. years of expertise walk out the enough money allocated in this to connect w ith student opinion, but to those who missed Yeah, you can scoff at door. In my short tenure at year's budget to replace them. In this golden opportunity to speak their minds, we say: you Academic Computing Services Academic Computing, order to keep students and faculty had your chance. I'm and ask "Why do you really need already well aware that experi- abreast of new innovations money - - - another employee" as you delve ence is the best, and in some cases needs to be put into both hardware , 1 ., JL into your personal tirades about the only, teacher for gaining and personnel. This, unfortunate- eserted Suv.slsy dinners ix Lovry may be a thing of Novell, Ethernet or lack thereof, knowledge about technology. ly, is not the case. :ajt,tl"..-.k- s t: l:tlng servL. Trra John's. What and any other way my department I realize that the decision to This obvious lack of commit- . four-wee- ..n as a i . dl:.i;er has tun,-- into a k menu has ' inconvenienced you during allow Walt to leave was an issue ment to technology and technical t Will I. -- fily continue throughout, the year. your tenure as a student But I of money and equity between dif- support from the administration 32 -.- -- ecting ct; try-fried steak ; r.d potatoes Lj'onnaise, have also received a lot of sincere ferent staff members. However, I leaves students, faculty and staff jt students f :J Lo -- y on L' unlay rights for the appreciation from people that we also realize that in order for The in a quite a dilemma. I am upset .ver (; : : . . .uive; : vs c.f A--'.-- ec's or have helped. When you consider College of Wooster to be as tech- with this decision not only .r,s. t ue c In a.i . to keep r students cn c..:; pus our small staff and minimal sup- nologically progressive as they because it means the loss of a val- ' - . v-- . " -3- khr.-;a;- ' ? .Lcv.TJ-t. Irpv :'s to port from the administration, ACS claim to be, the administration ued co-work- er, but an even ; -- , prpperoni J vej:s pizu.;s. They is a pretty good department. needs to put its money where its greater loss in the quality of serv- ' i - -- " , ; . f r ." However, the concerned looks and mouth is. The number of staff ice our users have come to expect cautious inquiries of "How is members we have devoted to from Academic Computing. ACS?" that I have received technical support has just been cut I'll miss you, Walt Good luck. from faculty and staff during the by 25 percent, with no prospective

..' last week speak volumes as to replacements in sight . Crystal R. Miller how importanf Walt is to this Furthermore, the wages for Senior Consultant .College. technical support personnel are Academic Computing Services

The Student Newspaper of The College of Wooster Wooster not so politically correct www.woostcr.eduvcHce OICE To the Editors: and be heard? Setting aside one's and the lines are not. divided by Editon-iB-Chie- f: James AUardice Naomi Kresge own politics or beliefs, regardless students and faculty, but ultimate- Chief Staff Writer Associate Editor: Lauren Kulchawik After left the Forum pro-li- fe pro-choi- ce, JUlTneftz I on last of or it should ly we as a student body revoked Managing Editor: Karen Alible Tuesday night, I must say I had to be easy to see that someone's the right to have freedom of News Editor: Laura NesJer Prmhirtfam Acjrf.nt laugh. Our college has just taken freedom was - AmL News Editor: . Alex Pries Aaron Lnebbe taken away. speech. ; Viewpoints Editor: Chris Powers Erin McCann another step closer to the movie Sure it's all right for Hampton's We have become what the gen- Asst. Viewpoints Editor: . Becca Stinson "PCIT. This was evident when voice not be heard, -- to but what protested Features Editors: Atassi if eration before lb Leila Barbara Hampton Molly McKinney stepped up to last Tuesday night's forum speak- . against It's funny to see protest- ' A&E Editor: David Powell the microphone to address the er was a representative . Stacey Lira .... from the ers defending the freedom of Sports Editors: Erica Barahill speaker and the student body with Pro-Li-fe movement? the Ann Raymond Let's just reproductive rights, ignore Asst. Sports Editor: Ben Mitchell a prepared statement on behalf of say that someone stepped up to freedom of speech, and ultimately Advertising Manager: : Andy Rockenstein the Pro-lif-e Movement What the microphone to voice their become exactly like the type of Advertising AssL: Jon Fancey MalmdaVanAndale came next was an act of rudeness opinions Pro-Choi- ce willing niostrator: KeatsShwab on the people they are protesting, Web Administrators: Stacey Lhn. Nikita Sharma by the speaker, which was then Movement, and then they were .to trample on anyone else's rights

. 1 followed ! by an SfnT lj II iliniiHimiiiUjtj ii mil act of ignorance ignored? Would you still that conflict with their beliefs. m TlMihl ),m nmlilMiMii.Mi by the applauding' audience. applaud? "Ding, Ding, Ding!!! Gutter, tell U Hit I tjmmmmmlmi mu boanl Bylimd tmmm. cofaaaa mt tn mt m My question for all in atten- In retrospect, I think last 'em what they won!" ' Tmll mm "ill Hi Wmii Jl Itfcii- Inn iH;3m. 1 1 dance is this: 111 1 1 where I in the li llj far Tqr pull ill 1 " ii ndiiMtif,lfcTiltiu. i . iiiimiiiSi il. Tkc mktmmr struggle Tuesday night was a modem day fttM.oMpi..Mlllj pootyliln lilinroa -- - Cal-Berkel- ey

1 reproductive for- 1 if rights did 1 of we iifcllTtUI)gc .r tec Tm Hor Mm Bo 3IS7. 1m Ccmm version of in the 111. f wtV Wmmm OHWI. get about the right to have a voice 60s. Sure the issues are different Felix Catheline '01 28 l2 Pro-lif- er speaks out

CAP.' WHAT P WW PL At T So AgMT To the Editors: Abortion hurts women. THATf JTaT " A pro-lif-e writer's poignant 571 If you are outraged by police description of how abortion brutality, would your dismay be affects women has been dissemi- relieved by the knowledge that the nated in many pro-choi- ce venues. ' police capture criminals, break up Apparently Frederica Mathewes-Green'- s domestic fights, run basketball words ring true to leagues for kids, and help little old women: "There is tremendous i ladies cross the street? Would you sadness and loneliness in the cry ''. say, "Ok, I guess the police are 'A woman's right to choose.' No I doing so much good that I'll over- one wants an abortion as she VAIa'RE DoWfl ft look this little matter of killing." wants an ice cream cone or a Tiief dy Dff'r Yaw ynit rmn that No! You'd focus your attention Porsche. She wants an abortion as LP. CACP THROUGH A DOtT LET Mt $66 and the attention of others on the an animal, caught in a trap, wants abuses that need to stop. This is to gnaw off its own leg." 8fVB. see k ywft VOU AT LMSj r precisely why those of us who Many women have bought soci- mourn the deaths of aborted ety's sexist notion that we can babies are simply not persuaded to only succeed in school and at keep quiet about the role of work if we are like men, unen-

Planned , Parenthood in abortion cumbered by children. deaths by focusing instead on the We have bought men's notion that admittedly good services it provides. we should be available to them as sex- Perhaps the following facts will ual partners with no cornmitmenL clarify the issue. Abortion liberates men, n women.

" ' his- " ' ' Abortion violates the funda- We have bought into "the mental human rights of persons. torically male world view: the audience Fifty million abortions are per- solution to sociological problems Letter: Feldt misled formed annually. In the United (e.g. poverty, overpopulation, Dear Editors: done." So much for father's I will end by saying something States, the number is 1.37 million. individual's sexual irresponsibili- rights. Her whole focus was a fellow picketer once told me. This averages out to 4,100 a day. ty) is convenient violence differed the world's poor." I would like to thank the always women, women, women. Hitler loved his mother. He did One quarter of all American preg- predominantly by Wooster College (sic) students She definitely knew she was speak- wonderful things for Germany. So nancies end in abortion. Abortion disproportionally who stood up to Mrs. Feldt of ing to some of Planned Paienthood's what? He was an evil man and Only 14,000 of these were for affects racial minorities. reasons of rape or incest Black women are three times Planned Parenthood. As a pro-lif- e best potential customers. needed to be stopped. That's how Three-fourt- hs of women said more likely to have an abortion mother of a teenager and a pre-tee- n, I wonder why it was OK for I feel about Planned Parenthood. Hispanic I was saddened that she Mrs. Feldt to have her family If they save a million people, that having a baby would interfere than white women. more likely. would try to ridicule them for early starting at age IS and then those people could get those same with their responsibilities of work women are two times Seventy-eig- ht percent of all abortim their beliefs. I felt like I was wit- have a career, but she hinted it services on almost any corner in or school. Two-thir- ds in minority neigh- nessing David taking on Goliath. would be the kiss of death for the Wooster. But if they kill one child, said that they could- clinics are or near afford a baby. borhoods. Mrs. Feldt is a middle-age- d women in the audience to do the they are evil and need to be n't "gender-cide- One-ha- lf approaches " grandmother and president of a same. She did not have total con- stopped. Would you patronize a said that they didn't Abortion national organization with years trol over her reproductive life and doctor who saves lives in the day- want to be single parents or were in some cultures. cultures, India of publi(j speaking experience. I she is doing quite well financially time and kills people at night? Just having trouble in their relation- Many in some China being the largest, still hoped she would have more sensi- and socially. She is at the top of because it is legal to kill your ships with the fathers. and male children. However, tivity and tact her industry. Does she think she is unwanted children doesn't make it Therefore, while abortion may prefer America, it since the advent of pre-nat- al test- Mrs. Feldt said she would fear a the only woman who could suc-- morally right Abortion (and mur- be safe and legal in certainly isn't rare. It is primarily ing that tells parents the sex of pro-lif-e Supreme Court. I fear a ceed under such circumstances? der) will always be with us. As a birth, control. their unborn child, abortion has ce our used as a form of pro-choi- . Supreme Court How arrogant! nation we don't have to put a used as a way of selecting because if it is OK to get rid of a There were several other points stamp of approval on the process. The battle cry of "Every child been desired sex of offspring. For baby for economic reasons orj I noticed where Mrs. Feldt misled May God bless all of you who wanted child" rings hollow when the percent example, according to a UNICEF choice, how long before it is OK the audience. She said a Catholic had the courage to take on Mrs. child abuse has risen 500 v. report, in Bombay in 1984, "after to get rid of an elderly person for priest got her involved in Planned Feldt I think you are wise and since 1973 and Roe Wade. asked prenatal sex determination ... economic quality of life issues? Parenthood. What she convenient- compassionate beyond your years. The question must be 7,999 out of 8,000 of the aborted Or to control the population? Mrs. ly forgot to mention was that at May the women (and men) who "Is a fetus a person?" Parenthood did gave Mrs. Feldt a standing ova- From the moment of concep- fetuses were females." Feldt . spoke eloquently of men ithat time Planned that Surely with these realities sor- sharing' the responsibility of sexu- not offer abortions because abor- tion some day come to realize that tion, it has the unique DNA become. rowfully faced, we can join hands ality. When I asked her after the tions were illegal. The services sometimes what is best for the shapes who it is and will " 100 its cells are human. across the ideological divide to speech what she would say if a offered by PP may have been accept-- "selfish me" she was selling her of Patricia Williams, when asked dialog on how best to serve women -- for man , came . to her with his . able to all faiths. They aren't now. services to isn't always best in our society. wifepartner and said I do not Also, she used abortion and contra- everyone. When you are pregnant to define "human" at the first and children mini- want her pregnancy terminated, ceptive interchangeably. Saying that you already have a child. It just Wooster Forum, said that mally, to be human is to be worthy Barbara J. Hampton she said, "I would ask him to all contraceptives will be out- isn't born yet ; be protected Adjunct Prof.. FYS Consultant. stand out in the hall and I would lawed if abortion is is not Accurate Neva Tegtmeier of dignity and to Writing Or. ask the woman what she wants at this point West Salem,. Ohio from violence. Ffatukfs Editors: Leila Atassi & Molly McKinney Tucker lends a smile and an ear How PC isWooster? Lauren Kulchawik Erin McCann selves and had no unity. - " Associate Editor . diverse organiza- , Staff Writer Despite our Underneath those dredlocks, Ray Tucker has a big tions mere is a sense of unity at smile. After a conversation with him, so will you. As Amidst the confrontation and , Wooster. Nkundwe, Mwaikambo new student health services counselor, Tucker protest that was last Tuesday's '03, an international student the ' radiates warmth, intelligence and humor. forum : event, -- Planned from Tanzania, has noticed "I try to convey that I'm an open person. I don't Parenthood President Gloria changes this year whichjndicate think anything you want to talk about is stupid. It Feldt made a small, almost off- progression toward . . unity: doesn't always have to be about deep, dark, deadly hand remark which provoked "There was a party two weeks issues ... I would have a conversation for an hour quite a bit of thought among ago, and it was the first time I've - about peanut butter," Tucker joked. audience members. During her seen diverse groups interact It's While he's a psychologist, Tucker considers him- introduction, Feldt made refer--, - advantageous for different self more of an artist than a scientist He's always ence to a statement by Lynne groups." : ;. been drawn to people and their behavior, which is Cheney which essentially named "There are obviously people why he likes to study body language and read palms Wooster one of the nation's most here who aren't politically cor- when he's not counseling. You may have seen his car- politically correct college cam- rect, but the majority is an icature on the art wall - a small picture of Tucker in puses. - V accepting kind of feeling around a Kung Fu outfit "Kung Fu is like my meditation," This comment left many audi- here," says McClusky, also the members speechless for president of GLBTA. '.' he said. . ence

well-round- . PHOTO COURTESY OF OPI the Students also have definite Tucker is a ed guy. In the midst of earn- several moments, pondering ing his B.A. iii Psychology from Kent State and M.A. Ray Tucker is the newest addition to the stu- validity of that statement Many opinions on whether our admin- is overly accommodat- from John Carroll University, he has worked in dent health services counseling staff. thought of the movie "PCU," istration human services counseling for 10 years. He has which a depicts a college campus ing to certain groups in the name helped in programs with people of all age groups and friends used to tell him their problems even when he full of militant student groups of political correctness. . " change-somethin- g economic backgrounds. ; Some of his past experi- was very young. "I used to always ask myself why who disagree on every aspect of "If you want to ences include Upward Bound, in which high school people tell me things. Why me? Then I just accept- life and an administration which like a gender name to be kids experience college classes; Ohio Service ed it" He started to formulate the career idea around is ridiculously accommodating politically correct, they'd be OK Initiative, a pilot program for Ajnericorps in age 16. To illustrate this decision. Tucker reenacted a to each of those groups. Is this with that, says David Janowicz Columbus; Ohio Wesleyan's community service scene on a date with a girl: "so the father asked, what our Wooster? .'03. Janowicz points out that we - campaign; Murtis H. Taylor community health cen are you going to be, son? And I said, urn, a psychol- - "Has she ever even been no longer have freshmen, but "first-years- ." ' ' ' instead have Katie -- :" here?" asked sophomore Brenda ter's family r - I' r qgist Yeah, counseling; . that's it!" Flora, whose question has been Brookie '03 agreed, saving "if ; haye g of Qf gpf for people's intimate Tucker echoed by dozens of students, they went out of their way not to Lifeline! experiences ... to share with someone is a couldn't during the past week. Cheney, offend people, they wouldn't have made a the wife of Republican Vice have controversial forums" with Jthej privilege' Tucker said. b e t t ex Presidential Candidate Dick topics like race and gender. - Cheney, has not, in fact, visited Preston, however, noted mat "the Children) ; '":.'. choice. His through Case Western; and most recently, Cleveland methods are patient and understanding, even when a Wooster. After hours of research, international students and black stu- Public Schools counseling for three years children person feels hesitant to talk or to make changes in though, the source of Feldt's dents have separate orientations. with behavioral disorders. their life. "It's hard when people have a 'fast food' comment still remains a mystery. That's definitely accommocL&ig to "My education always paralleled some experience mentality and want changes in a snap. I use the The Wooster community has its -- certain groups," she said V - in my outside life. I've been lucky that I never had to phrase, if it took 20 years to become who you are own thoughts on our degree of Assistant Dean of Black Student wait to try out the theories I learned in school. God now, then it may take 20 more to change all your pro- political correctness and our -- Affairs Latishia Reedus noted "the has blessed me in that way," Tucker reflected. gramming," Tucker explained. resemblance to "PCU." black student orientation came about As far as making the transition from counseling Sometimes people are intimidated to make a coun- "It's more accepted here to not be as a direct result of students. They families and children to counseling college students. seling appointment because they feel like their prob- politically correct," says MaShew wanted the opportunity to get on '; Tucker believes "it's a natural progression to be lems are too minor, but Tucker wants to assure stu- Cutler 03. Cutler admits, though, campus, .touch base with other those students color and voice their here.' He likes to work with college-age-d people dents that "no problem is too big or too small. We're that "there are certainly . of because they're "motivated to do something new here to let you know that you're not alone. I call it groups that are politically active, concerns." Reedus also noted with life. Students are adults here they have to Me 101.' This time belongs to them, it's for them, considering Ecos and GLBTA." that other colleges have similar an make their own decisions, and after they leave about them. It's their time," he said. "We had our save the caribou orientations which often last - ; ; .1 1: Leslie week. , they're responsible for their lives for die most part" - Tucker dislikes the idea of prying information out thing last week," adds entire iV Tucker finds it exciting that college students are able of someone. "I have a lot of respect for people's inti- McCIusky'03. Overall, fiie Wooster ammuniry privi-lege,"- Emily Preston 'C2, a transfer stu- seems to bear little resemblance to the to understand abstract theories of self, which were mate experiences to share with someone is a he does- fictional one depicted in We sometimes difficult for his earlier patients to grasp. said. And, Tucker doesn't mind if people only dent from Hampshire College, - rCU. is as jjoIitkaHy are not, as the fictional school in Plus, It's like being back at college!" Tucker come in one time. "I feel hope in the fact that fliey came. n't think that Yooster is, a campus bel- fxrfcinw'H "You've got all the stresses I knew, like It's a good step in the right direction,' he said. correct as ether ceases. "It's like the movie of studying, LS parents, boyfriends, girlfriends, parties But, he is also a strong believer that "the real task being so politically correct that ligerent, militant organizations, ' everything,' he said. is when you walk outside that door, what you do when you're not at a place like but are instead, as Flora "pretty- - liberal and Tucker always knew he had a knack for listening to you leave here. This is just refueling. Ijust help you dis- Harnpshire," she said, where she describes us, ; people. "It's always been my place," he said. His cover the tools you already have," he said. felt students sesreated them epen-rnir.ieJ- ." ' 28 7 Chips and salsa, tacos, giant burritos ... hungry yet? Molly McKinney The menu is separated into "a la restaurant must have upped its carte entrees and combo meals, staffing, and services has seen Features Editor marked by numbers. Items range great improvement. One big up bonus: usually no wait on a Friday After four weeks of Lowry from giant burritos, which take a large dinner plate, to night at 6 p.m., unlike the hour-lon- g food, it may be time to break into most of three-tac- o combos to special bur-rit- o wait at nearby Applcbee's. that laundry money and go out to platters. Some of the meals If you are not up for a full meal, dinner. "The choices are slim: refried beans, some take a left at the door and you will ApplebeeV is already old, and come with come with rice, some come with find yourself at the bar. With service at Tumbleweed gets slow- and for some reason, some comfy stools and more televisions er by the minute. But before both do not come with any side dishes. than the sports bar at Digger's, the spending gas money on a trip to Food at Las Margaritas is prepared bar offers a variety of beverages Fairlawn, consider checking out in authentic Mexican style, quite dif- and. of course, margaritas. Drink Las Margaritas. Wooster's newest ferent from chain restaurants like Chi-Chi- 's prices are actually listed in the restaurant opened over the sum- and Don Pablo's. White menu, and on margarita night you mer and offers an alternative to cheese, rather than cheddar, is can get a drink for next to nothing. the same four restaurant rotation standard, and the beef and chicken One big complaint: the margaritas that so many students are used to. are prepared without many spices. taste straight-from-the-mi- x. But From the outside, Las by The food comes plain on the plate, don't be too quick to judge, Margaritas looks like a realtor's photo Karl Haddeland without decoration or festive arrange- because the drinks may get better office in a shopping plaza. As you something new in Mexican cuisine. Las Margaritas: try ments. Some dishes, like the taco trio, the longer Las Margaritas is open. walk in the heavy double doors, come wrapped in plain wax paper, Las Margaritas is located near made heavier by sandbags in which helps to keep them warm the Wal-Ma- rt shopping plaza, "order to promote "authenticity,' restaurant. Hard wooden booths and immediately to the table with con- Margaritas, and the tortillas or shells from behind Hollywood Video. The you soon realize that it is definite- chairs make dining an almost uncom- stant refills. At Las than the becoming soggy. entrance to the resaurant is off of ly a Mexican restaurant To the fortable experience, and if you sit too the chip bowls are larger normal-size- Prices range from $5 - $15, but Milltown Road. large open dining area, long they might make your butt fall d baskets found in right is the most of the items are well worth With decent food and the potential resem- asleep. most Mexican restaurants. The whose decorations closely all for improvernenl, Las Margaritas has a Chi-Chi- 's, also the money, not to mention the ble the pinata aisle at the Factory Atmosphere aside, the food at salsa, on par with supply, with at cornplirnentary chips and salsa. After chance in Wooster. Hopefully it dues Card Outlet The bright lights and Las Margaritas is very appetizing. comes in sufficient bowl as a few complaints of poor service not go the same way as Ponderosa or are uninviting, lending As in any Mexican restaurant, least twice as much per bare floor at the beginning of the year, the Super China Buffet. to the lack of ambiance in the chips and salsa are delivered most places. "There's no place like Homecoming!" (click heels now) erase board. when the Scots come home. are examples of the success of teams and to get pumped up about Leila Atassi can expect to see Traditionally in addition to the Schreer and crew's excellent plan- the athletic department as a First years Features Editor whole," Schreer said. some unfamiliar faces next week- Enjoy your mom's cooking and football game, of course Wooster ning. -- celebration will Also scheduled Friday evening end, too. Gault Alumni Center is first-year- s, has always endorsed the parade as This year's the "R and R" this weekend, weekend expecting over 400 alumni to its Homecoming icon. begin on Friday evening at 7 p.m. is the Homecoming because before you know it, re-vi- sit with the rebirth of Wooster's dance party at .the Underground, return to campus, their your Fall Break will be over and "The parade used to be on Saturday Homecoming parade, which w as-rain- ed revamped with live music and fea- roots and participate in events be back in Lowry draining morning and was a bigger ordeal than you'll last year. Although the turing "Let's Dance, offering such as the alumni soccer and sitting it has been in recent years, as far as out water off your spaghetti or dancing les- lacrosse gamest the Reunion participation goes. free swing in the library, just praying you'll sons. Workshop for future planning and up next day and it will Assistant Director of year women, wake the So first don't me pre-ga- the much anticipated Alumni Scot Student Activities Jen Saturday,' be Friday. However this time your frilly time, families, alumni Band Reunion, including a reception Schreer explained. start bustin' out you'll have more of a weekend to half-tim-e show. However, the last two and or polish- and students are invited and look forward to than just drinking dresses sashes annu Homecoming has a little some- years have marked a to visit the second rancid beer and sweating your butt ing your "Homecoming al Homecoming carni- thing for everyone, whether you change in the style of off in. the Underground. It's with want to dance like crazy, reunite Wooster Homecomings Queen" tiaras just yet. val, complete Homecoming time again, and we with your ancient alumni friends, and in campus participa inflatable jousting, upperclassmen remember our first boxing, an obstacle play games or just relax and watch - the bouncing time, too, not knowing what to tion as well. With Association, parade route is not yet officially estab- course and many other activities, the Fighting Scots kick butt on the expect or where to go to make the help of the Alumni plan- lished, its final destination is set at the not to mention all the carnie food football field. There's more to - Schreer and the weekend's most of it . cake-hol- e. this weekend than the "same old ners have discovered new ways baseball field, where spirited Scots will you can stuff in your So first year women; don't start scene," because the "same old faces" for families and returning alumni continue the festivities during a pep Saturday night's traditional per- bustin out your frilly dresses and come back to revisit their alma die campus community rally and bonfire. former at McGaw Chapel this year have , your as well as sashes or polishing comedian-juggl- er Last parade is a great opportu- will be Michael Rosinan, a mater, and I think we'd all agree that "Homecoming Queen" tiaras just to engage in the festivities. The nity for campus organizations to and a perfect way to divert the "Beast" tastes a whole lot bet- not that kind of party, but year's carnival on the Lowry patio yet It's their names out and to show attention of your parents for a cou- ter when shared between old give you a sneak and the evening entertainment get we thought we'd ly ... or when it's really, amazing, crowd-drawi- ng their school spirit, and the pep-ral- ple hours from the obscenities friends peak of what you will be seeing featuring the hypnotist is to introduce our sports someone scribbled on .your dry-- really cold. and doing, during .the weekend powers of the Editor: David Powell Concert Review Leashless dogs and Phish turn in ragged performance ' were tight and played, made the standard encore Phish is a talented band; their The jams that night Be.v Mitchell & Dan Hains attempt to make up for what they It seemed that they did- music just became monotonous. amazing and didn't leave me limp ; Several people and left. . missed in the 60s. . "Voice Staff or were doing If the opportunity presented itself and wanting more of, an Allman . To more to the had set up stands outside of the n't want to be there give flavor type build-u- p. In this cre- the crowd a favor by playing. I I would not hesitate to see Phish Brothers of review both an experienced and gates selling food and various only anticipating a cover of a again. I felt this show was fair. show, they started late and novice Phish-goe- r give their ations. These ranged from some was also away ': played until 11 p.m. (Grandma's impressive crafts to but I like to come impressions of the Sept. 18 Phish rather - tie-dy- from a concert dunking bedtime). in the less impressive ed show at Blossom Music Center The problem remains that I saw par- that I just got the band's Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. , bed sheets. I did best performance. Phish an amazing show this summer , take of a delicious que-sadil- la. feel- displayed their art and craft -- ' Phish First-tim- er (Ben) did not give me that that ' '. ' a show that complemented the concert, "... ing. This was my first Phish is hard to get a feeling . It new search for tight intricacies and it was the people as much as Phish's live shows, for ft' Experienced that is apparent in the latest the music that left an impression their albums.. Their from (Dan) ! album. I know that "true Phish" on me. The crowd at this concert songs are highlighted by Phisher As as the set list fans call the new album poppy or was quite different than those at long interludes of guitar far went, the show wasn't lame, but those people are not other shows I have attended. The and piano solos. Having too bad. I heard some musicians who have taken the first thing that struck me was the only started to listen to songs. I heard at godforsaken time to listen to its multitude of dogs at the concert. I Phish in the last couple of .hadn't previous shows. The tight little solos as opposed to the . was surprised to see so many peo- years, I didn't recognize the - ' version of "Sample in the one-dimensio- nal versions on ple milling around with their pets. many of their songs. The Jar" tickled me silly and showcase Monday. Besides, they Apparently none of these people show was highlighted by version of "Rock are a band and thus have license had felt any need to buy a leash "Sample in a Jar," "Rock the on. Woman" was to experiment. You go out there for their dogs most merely had on Reggae Woman and Reggae nice and and do it if you're so damn good. a piece of rope tied around their "Prince Caspian, which lengthy but COURTESY OF PmSH'S "HOIST" As far as the All in all; it was still a Phish necks. I guess the trend of bringing are some of the band's eroovin'. Album. songs as a whole, they show, and that's enough said. mutts to concerts passed me over. better known songs. Inside cover ofPhish's "Hoist" "good tunes; how- They are an experience in them- Most of the dogs in attendance At times, I found myself " chose very one-dimensio- nal selves, which no matter how the were quite ragged. However, with the concert song. Phish is known for their ever, the jams were becoming bored that well-kno- wn and drawn out too ; show goes makes it worth some of their owners made them The long jams between songs creative versions of other understand that Phish is extra money you could otherwise look like contestants in the became drawn out, and everything songs. It was a letdown long. I this was ridiculous. have used to pay your lame park- Westminster Dog Show. From started to sound the same after a when they played their encore and jam band, but " the show I saw on ing ticket Also, the dogs don't "what I understand, many people while. I never got the feeling that left without ever playing a cover. Compared to their 2000 sum- bother me, because, unlike Ben, I have had their lives reduced to the band was really enjoying Overall the concert was a good the last night of nothing. love animals. ". following around a band in an themselves.. They came out, time. There is no question that mer tour, this show was Film 's beginning in documentary still intriguing today The common man suicidal husband, typhoon- - Victor Rortvedt drives to chronicle the often sad occasional parable with such unri- and direction. demanding an wrecked sets, an overweight, Film Critic but fascinating life of Midwestern valed confidence that it's quite a takes to the streets from GM's Roger stubborn Marlon Brando and snag I can count on my left hand the Bible salesmen. surprise when you see he wasn't explanation as. to why a Michigan auto after hang-u- p after obstacle. And number of documentary films that "Land Without Bread" kidding. Smith was closed after posting you thought the war looked like your average moviegoer has even For sheer human wretchedness, "Hoop Dreams Released plant profits "Roger & Me." . hell. : heard of, but there lies a treasure you can't beat Luis Bunuel's con- in 1994, this film's ineligibility record in Documentary catego- "The Big One" plants Moore in "American Movie Mark trove of non-fiction- al cinema just troversial film about the Hurdano for the Best office, and the Borchardt wants to makes movies, beneath the surface of Hollywood people. Plagued by barren land, ry at the Oscars prompted a the Nike CEO's ' guide-.- fly. A guy with a camera and he's taking his friends down flicks and indies. Cinema began disease, snakes, bees, cliffs," you rewriting of the admission " fireworks lives two and a big mouth meets civic with him. The hapless but dedicat- as an art form with documentary name it, the Hurdanos have suf- lines. Following the of ; ' - ed filmmaker goes to extreme . footage: a man sneezing, a train fered through it Bufiuel has been Chicago youths through four activism. ' Bob lengths to reach his dream. In; passing,' a woman climbing a accused of staging brutal footage years of high school and their "Don't Look Back" 1966. you're between laughing at him, you staircase. The narrative thread and some contest the entire film's basketball aspirations, there is a Dylan. London. If all hope. actually grow to admire the guy. was soon to follow, but never to legitimacy. No matter what, you'll point in the film when basketball not interested, give up making . "My Best Fiend" No mis- were and dig the 1950s-er- a i becomes secondary to their per--- Documentaries about replace "actualities," as they be shocked ' endur- ary the -- non-document- this film is about ' -- insight- - films. Most are. print referred to in the early 20th centu- narrator. . sonal lives. Inspiring and ' better than the films ing power of loathing. Director ry. Some of -- the genre's finer - fWhen We Were Kings" ful but most of all real, "Hoop as good or :.;" i 1 ' Werner Herzog recounts his trials George-Forema- n making they are about ' moments: Muhammed Ali fights : Dreams" is brilliant in its . ;. .with actor: Klaus Kinski in the. What seems in the "Rumble in "the : . extraordinary what is common- "Hearts of Darkness 'mt "Salesman" - " documentary : docu- most subjective bold and innova- Jungle." Not a sports, film, place. Apocalypse Now the routine now was "Triumph of the Will." . Big mentary" Director Francis since . tive in the mid-196- 0s when "cine- "Kings" follows All's mouth "Roger & Me7"The ' '- engrossing, you really : -. have; Ford Coppola's wife Eleanor shot Although was born the film- almost exclusively in , the week One. These two I ma verite" - watching to see Kinslri's r-techn- produc- keep if ique, footage the troubled makers relied' on interviews and leading up to the fight He spouts grouped together because they; of tion, capturing interviews with her eyes will pop out of his head. the passage of time as narrative predictions and the share Michael Moore's energyj - I C . Sr2Q$fk 28 2 Sleep in someone else's bed over this Fall Break & Naomi Kresce Erica Barnhill breathe some crispy autumn air,

-.-.,.;-- -- .- Voice Staff ... 0tf 1 CI 1 TV50AC and visit cities, lakes, horses or one-nig- ht casinos ... a bit each. A good trip can be ft TO Ctf, itlDlM or of like a good one-nig- ht stand - just long enough to get the taste of the Toronto thing without the aggravations of committment or the boredom of Distance: 352 miles spending more than one night Drive time: 6 hours 30 minutes away from your own bed. You Aside from the old standbys sample what you want from your the CN Tower (the largest free- chosen destination and then skjp standing structure in the world out before your landlady realizes and very cool as observation you've spilled Killians on the decks go the glass floor is not sheets. One-nig- ht trips can be for the faint of stomach) and the spontaneous, stress-fre- e - and if Skydome (the original retractable something goes horribly wrong roof stadium with a pretty inter- you only have 24 hours invested esting tour) Toronto is also full drinks while you're at the tables in the thing anyway. of other, more out-of-the-w- ay and a wide variety of games to And fall break is looming the attractions. help you lose your money. The Finger Lakes wonderful weekend just long Just a few minutes from the city casino is open 24 hours a day, but Distance: 354 miles (to midpoint enough to almost catch up on weekend in Wooster, doing I.S., center is Casa Lorna, a huge, castle- the bars close at 2 a.m. Seneca Fads) e Drive time: 6 hours. 56 minutes sleep, and just short enough to eating Lowry dinner and watching-th- -like houseuilt in 1914. It's make a real getaway (unless your leaves turn brown. complete with turrets .and a secret Lexington The Finger Lakes are more than wealthy great-au- nt is flying you to However, within five or six passage, and affords a nice view a scenic stop-o-ff on the way to the Bahamas) almost Impossible. hours of Wooster are a bevy of of the city (www.casaloma.org). Distance: 286 miles upstate New York or an ersatz Most of us may be planning on perfectly lovely one-nig- ht trips Sports fans will enjoy the Drive time: 5 hours 30 minutes New England the region offers either heading home to' catch up (one-nig-ht stands better than the Hockey Hall of Fame, while all Lexington is located square in its own local color of small towns, high-scho- ol Underground and blue-gra- old-fashion- ed with the old crew or options) you shoe fetishists out there can the midde of Kentucky's ss history, wineries and good resigning ourselves to a long there's still time to hit the road, revel in more than 10,000 of them country, so if horses are natural beauty. at the Bata Shoe Museum your thing, it's probably the desti- The defining characteristic of (including footwear worn by nation for you. Lexington's the region is the water - a set of Beginning Friday at Marilyn Monroe and Elton biggest attraction is the Kentucky slender, forested lakes surrounded John). And although it's not Horse - Park, featuring the by state parks and small towns. Cinemarfc exactly a tourist attraction, International Museum of the The state parks sprinkled across Toronto's Yonge Street is the Horse. The park includes a camp- the lakes offer camping, cabins, longest in the world. ground, a walking farm tour, boating, fishing, hiking and water-skiin- g. Movies 10 horseback rides and 24 different Windsor horse breeds on display in the Montezuma National Wildlife Breeds Barn (www.imh.orgkhp). Refuge, located five miles east of Distance: 174 miles the town of Seneca Falls, can What Lies Beneath (PG-1- 3) (1:20) 4:05, 6:55, 9:45 For more lively recreational Drive time! 3 hours 47 minutes check out South serve all your birdwatching needs. 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rained out. . . ' .." Friday's match" boded well for ' the week. The Scots roared to a 4--0 shutout of visitng Baldwin-Wallac- e,

The bulk of the Wooster's scor-- -- ing took place just under 30 min- utes into the contest, when Beth Hemminger '03 and Lealynd Pazderak '01 scored three times with-i-n five minutes. Hemminger tallied the first goal with an assist from Pazderak, : then converted a feed from Nicole DeSantis '03 to take Wooster's lead to

2--0. Pazderak then snagged an assist from Lindsay Zella '03 to register the third goal The Scots added to their lead in flie second halfwhen Stephanie ; . Photo by James Allardice Hulke '02 scored unassisted, bringing Emily Cole '01 wards an Allegheny defender. the final tatty to4-0- . off The Wooster defense continued out Instead, the teams will play home on Tuesday. Unfortunately to shine as the Yellow Jackets got on Oct 9, meaning that the Scots wfll - for the Scots, Allegheny remains a off only three shots on goal and keep- play six conference games in a span of trouble spot, and Wooster fell 4--1. er Adrierme Warts '03 had to make two weeks, and that two of. those . Wooster's sole goal came from only one save to preserve the shutout games aeainst Denison and Ohio Jessica Bacon '03 off an assist Saturday's game against Denison Wesleyan wifl be against teams that from Hemminger to bring the was to be the high point of the sea-so- n. finished ahead of the Scots in the Scots within one, but it was not It was to be when Wooster NCAC last year. enough to stop the Gators' domi-

. would make a serious bid for the But before Wooster could look nant play. ' conference championship. But the ahead to the October, schedule, The loss drops the Scots to 1-- 1- match with Denison was rained they had to face Allegheny at 0 in the NCAC and 6-3--0 overall. 'r.'H't'I f ' 28 XL Vcs liespsr honored Men's soccer drops two games Wegner Flayer Week which led to an empty net, and named of the they converted.' sweeper Richard Albeit '02 said. Naomi Kresce In high school play as goalie, : After the goal, the Scots turned - . Editor-in-Chi- ef Wegner drilled in a goal him- -

' ' '" things around. Goalie Adam self- - '. Wegner '01, who was named When Scots' keeper Adam The two-ye-ar starter credits NCAC Player of the Week, led the Wegner 01 heard he was the rest of the team for their : . way defensively with four saves. selected as . NCAC Men's turnaround in play this year, cit- On the offensive end, Wooster Soccer Player of the Week, his ing the group's cohesiveness : outshot the Terriers 11-- 5. "After roommate Matt Bierlein '01 and unity. ' they scored, we showed that thej told him to "remember the little V; "Instead of going out and didn't belong on the field with people." . hoping that we don't lose, we're us," Albeit said. effort was Once Wegner stopped stam- going out and trying to beat peo- The definitely there. We had them on mering in surprise, he agreed. ple," he said. their heels the rest of the way, but "It's mostly just that your Last year's team only gradu- we were unable to convert our defense is playing really well,' ated two seniors, which Wegner opportunities into goals. It's dis- he said. claims as a significant factor in to lose a game like Wegner's individual play their group comfort level this appointing this, because we know we should probably has something to do year. V have won." ; with it, too. The 6 foot 1 inch, Wegner said his role in this Yesterday the Scots fell once 195-l- b. keeper snagged nine year's team goal of finishing in i again, this time to the Muskingum saves in last week's play, help- the top four of the NCAC is to Muskies2-I- . 1-- ing take t! s Scots to 1-0 for help the defense as a whole Wooster started slow in the first ...the week. maintain their high level of play. found themselves down J half and V He t..'..'-.?- Ms first tkutoutof - "Its more mentally staying in. 1- -0 ' e Photo by Dan Bartha at halftime. "It was like we c t g;.r.-.- tk-.- the ye..r Ilcyon . last the n making saves," would rather be gardening." Doug Wed.-:?.!.- ';, l Clyde '04 control against a Muskie. . five saves as Chris fightsfor hesa!l Dahnke '02 said. well as .:i seross-the-fiel- d Werner seems to be at the top But team came out strong in the : : '.nl a remarkably inspired game. The as' t. of r-.cr.- r , e so far. Todd Worly despite outplaying Hiram, second hal, but was unable to lie s..:J t' e 1 of his Staff Writer :'.::cht 1-- Wooster (5-2-2,1- -2) still fell 0. overcome the Muskies. w: : g more The game was pretty even in the Adam Evans '01 scored the -- On an ugly, rainy day in Hiram r f 1 year first half, but that changed in the lone goal for the Scots in the sec- 1 on Saturday, the men's soccer

. v :". s . j. s von team had plenty of reasons to 23rd minute when the Terriers ond half. come out flat Instead, after a scored the winning goal off the The Scots dropped to 5-3- -2 on the weather delay, the Scots came out foot of Brian Babb. "We had a year, and ate slated to take on Case with fire and enthusiasm, playing mi scommunication on the goal, Western Reserve on October 3. WESTMINSTER Volleyball Still looking solid

match. 2-- 0 deficit to win it 15-- 4. Finally, Sarah Strickler V Allegheny clinched a more in the fourth game of the night, Staff Writer definitive victory over the Scots, Wooster regained composure after After claiming their first victory winning in a solid three games. falling behind 4-- 0 and pulled out a in an NCAC match last The scores were 15-- 5, 15-- 4 and close 16-1- 4 victory. Wednesday, the volleyball team 15-1- 0. Holli Camelio '02 had an lost two conference contests last On Tuesday night the Scots impressive night with a team-be- st Saturday at Allegheny, where they were back in Timken Gym, where 20 assists and 12 kills. Erin faced Ohio Wesleyan and the they faced Heidelberg College. Donnell '03 and Pieta Horvath '02 hosting Gators. Despite deficits in each game, also contributed to the Wooster Wooster dropped Saturday's Wooster pulled out a victory by ' victory with 14 and 10 kills, first match to the OWU Bishops winning three of four games.. In respectively. Teammates Beth

3-- 0, 15-1- 15-1- 2, 7-- 15 Moore had 17 assists, and Jen wondering in four games, 3, the first, after a 'Berg lead of '03 If you're 15-- 3 Petkovsek claimed four serv- and 15-- 9. The lead changed hands the Scots retaliated with a '02 wandering . . . almost as much as the volleyball run. The second game began with ice aces. or itself, with the Scots losing leads a lead of 5-- 0 that eventually grew The Heidelberg win brings the 7-- 7. 7-- 12-- even of 9-- 3 and 0 in the first two to 4 before Wooster gained Scots' record to an ! us out. 1-- check 2. .':' games, and OWU surrendering a momentum. It was not. quite Their NCAC record stands at 7-- 5 lead in the third game. The enough, however, and they fell The team continues conference 16-1- jiff Westminster Presbyterian worshipping in McGaw Chapel final game was tight until, at 9-- 7, with a tight score of 4. play tonight as they face the

to-Wooste- r's Red in Timken Gym Vlllv at The College of Wooster, 1 0:45 Sunday mornings the Bishops took six points Wooster grabbed control of the Denison Big two and closed out the third game, though, overcoming a at 7 p.m. Cross country runs pastes the race. Ashland won the men's competi Megan Eberts well, but the Scots beat out Writer Sandy Tecklenburg '01 led tion, as Staff Wooster with a third place finish Case Western Reserve, Grove City and The Wooster cross country team in a time of 20:15. Backing her up Cuyahoga Community College en held on strong through some was teammate Rachel Dawson route to their second-plac-e finish. tough competition and rough '01, finishing fourth in 20:29. Evan McDaniel '02 was fifth in weather last Saturday in their only Lisa Minieh '02 came in third for 27:53. Nick Choirian '01 finished 12th finish. in the mud, followed by home meet of the season. the Scots with a place . seventh For the first time in its history, Colleen Call 01 had a strong Marty Coppola '02 in 16th. i ; - - the Wooster Invitational was 16th' place finish, while Karina : Jared Rhode '03 had a strong thunderstorms, Colbenson '04 finished 19th and 20th place finish. Gabe Thompson delayed due to ' delaying the start of the race. Barbara Patrick '03 took 21st '03 finished 31st Matt Schneider However, when the clouds finally Holly Welsh '04 grabbed the '01 rounded out the varsity squad lifted around noon, the athletes 23rd spot to round out the varsity with a 32nd place finish. were off and running. squad for the women. . "Both teams gave a strong The women's race kicked off On the men's side, Brendan effort and showed strong results," around 12:15 p.m. The Scots fin- Callahan '03 charged safely into Head Coach Dennis Rice said. ished a strong second behind the number two spot with a time "At this point in the season we are Division II opponent Ashland. of 27: 10 to lead the Scots to a sec- performing tired, but we will keep Heidelberg, ond place finish. - - our confidence high." Photo by Amelia Ka Wooster beat out Marty Coppola '02, Nick Chiorian Case Western Reserve, Grove '01 and Evan McDaniel '03 had the way on Saturday. City and Notre Dame College in Football spoils Kenyon homecoming

James Allardice year both teams enter Saturday's goal in the first quarter. Up 3-- 0 Editor-in-Chi- ef game looking to prove they early, -- undoubtedly the Scots it on Revenge. That's what the Scot belong among at the top of the expected just to keep pouring Instead, the football team will be in search of NCAC - or at least near the top, as as they have in years past struggle with -- 1 this Saturday, when Wooster plays Wittenberg continues to steamroll offense continued to defense host to Ohio Wesleyan. Last sea- opponents and is currently ranked inconsistent play, while the Kenyon in check. In the first half, son the Battling Bishops re-asser- ted seventh in the nation. kept 32-ya- themselves as a tide contender, Wooster is looking to prove that the Lords only got as close as the rd 3-- before fumbling the ball after years of mediocrity. its 0 record under new Head line Wesleyan's breakout game was Coach Mike Schmitz is not a away to Wooster. a Kays against Wooster stunning the fluke, while Ohio Wesleyan And such was the nature of . Photo by Amelia looking to game played in dreary conditions, Scots 14-1- 1 at Delaware in the entered the season Tecklenburg '01 the Wooster women's team. to get Sandy paced third week of the season. It was a build off of last year's success but as both offenses struggled . team's terri- huge win for the Bishops prov- hit an early roadblock when they deep inside the other 17-- 28-1- score 0. Week. top lost to Waynesburg 4. tory. However, early in the second the ing they belonged near the of Conerback Seth Mastrine '01' The Scots are coming off a half the Scot offense scored Zombek made two more field the NCAC football class and two more interceptions 23-- yards in 133, goals, one from 35 yards out and notched year's sluggish 0 win over Kenyon quickly, going 45 just crushing for the Scots. Last last week and moved into a tie for weekend. After thrashing with a seven-yar- d touchdown recep- one from 37 yards out, making the Wooster squad, loaded with sen- last with 14 career 146-1- '01. final 23-- 0. Linebacker Seth Duerr the school record iors, entered the season with Kenyon for a combined 8 tion by Tim Conklin quarter the '01 led the Scot defense again, tal- interceptions. Offensively, Rob dreams of being the first Wooster combined over the past three, the Later in the third 13-ya- Scots, carrying rd 10 which were Hooper '03 led the the Scots struggled to mount much of Scots capitalized on a lying 13 tackles, team to ever advance to the ball 16 times for 80 yards. an offensive attack for much of punt by the Kenyon kicker and solo and two of which were for NCAA Division III playoffs. completed 14 of 26 pass Saturday's game. drove just 30 yards in five plays, losses. Duerr's stats were good Abraham Three weeks into the season the 188 yards, with one a one-yar- d touchdown enough to be named to the attempts, for ate by re-evalu- The Scots "struck first when Joe capped Scots were forced to interception and one touchdown. 36-ya- rd 103 to make D3football.com's Team of the themselves and their season. This Zombek '01 nailed a field run from Scott Jones

It ISM! HHyi It i Cross Country Field Hockey Women 's Soccer Volleyball Men's Soccer Oct. 3 Case Western Reserve Sept. 29 at Walsh Sept 30 Denison Sept. 28 at Walsh Sept. 28 Denison Oct. 7 Ohio Wesleyan Invitational Oct. 3 at Kenyon Oct. 4 at Case Western Reserve Sept. 30 Ursuline Dame (Ohio) Oct. 7 at Ohio Northern Sept. 30 Notre ' Oct. 7 Earlham Oct. 7 Wittenberg - " ? Invitational Oct. 5 Otterbein Football. Wesleyan Oct. 7 vs. Earlham Sept. 30 Ohio Oct. 7 Wabash Oct. 7 at Hiram