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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the "The oV ice" Student Newspaper Collection at Open Works, a service of The oC llege of Wooster Libraries. It has been accepted for inclusion in The oV ice: 2001-2011 by an authorized administrator of Open Works. For more information, please contact [email protected]. he Webster Voice Vol. cxxii, issue xxv Serving the College of Wooster since 1 883 Friday, April 28, 2006 "It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade." Charles Dickens

Wooster f? n a km this closes mm 4 sen Visiting assistant professor of physics Lowell Boone presented an astrophysics-centere- d lecture, the last in the faculty-at-larg- e semester series Sara Taggart Week News Editor

Visiting assistant professor of physics Lowell Boone, an active mem- ber of the Wooster faculty since 2003, presented the last lecture in the Wooster Faculty at Large series with his presentation, "Heaven & Earth: Participating in the Cosmic Process" on Tuesday in Severance Hall. ?'. Though Boone's original bachelor's degree is in literature, he "saw the light," according the Dean of Faculty The Gault Library seal, which Shila Garg in her introduction, and was stolen in February, has turned to physics, receiving his B.A. been returned. Read about (in literature), M.S. and Ph.D. (in the details on page 2. physics) from the University of California at Santa Cruz. "Astrophysics has sort of a nice niche in the sciences in that it doesn't really contribute directly to every life things ... it really is at some level a very pure, exploratory discipline," Boone focused specifically on current research analyzing active nuclei (AGNs) Ross Buchanan '09 evaluates galactic said Boone. It is the interest in the (Photo by Sara Taggart). the situation in Iraq, suggest- universe that keeps tn'e scientists in ing that Americans need to the field going, he explained, as Boone explained about the "parties instructive pursuit. .In science we're Boone first discussed briefly the opposed to the in take responsibility for. our general taxpayer pation the cosmic process," from studying galaxies, in literature, you're process of spectral analysis to under- expectation of developing technolog- which is lecture title is derived. studying the human condition. You're stand how astrophysicists occupation of Iraq. interpret See page ical advances. "Simply... engaging the natural world doing the same thing, though. It's light from, objects billions-o- f miles 2 for more. s "It's not the money business, but it that is outside your sphere of influ- purely for understanding of the is the exploration business." ence is a very . . . liberating and a very world at large a little bit better." See "Jets," page 2 m 3 1 Schneider to speak at May commencement Erik Shilling education, a career." ' The paign he saw as unfairly targeting value at once report also sug- "non-elit- e, mostly public institutions." Editor-in-Chi- ef complicated gested solu- In her response, Schneider was dis-

The College of Wooster's recent and not with- tions, from cur-ricul- ar missive, saying that, "we think .Jfei - - commencement speakers have ranged out its critics. change 'Inside Higher "Education' readers from the curmudgeonly "60 Minutes" "Students to increased fa- can decide for themselves whether What are you going to do this commentator Andy Rooney to United need to be well cility for admin- AAC&U is working to strengthen summer? Features highlights States District Court Judge Solomon prepared as istrators, facul- the quality of student learning in Oliver '69, U.S. the summertime trends on This year, seniors will be and global ty members, college or weaken it." treated to the rhetoric of Dr. Carol students, par While the events of September 1 1 page 5. citizens," Geary Schneider, president of the Schneider ents and other in some ways confirmed Schneider's Association of American Colleges and summarized in members of conviction of the necessity of diversi-- -- Universities (AAC&U). one article. academia, ty in education, the terrorist attack offer the must-do- 's I Features "Schneider is a powerfully articu Toward this Some critics of tweaked her views on diversity in edu- for current seniors before they late spokesperson for precisely the sort end, Schneider Schneider cation as well. leave Wooster for the real of education to which Wooster is dedi- has spear- charge her with "Before 911, as a humanist, I world. See page 4. cated," President R. Stanton Hales said headed the having an agen wanted my students to 'stand inside' in a press release on behalf of the AAC&U's da of political very different ways of looking at the Dr. Carol Geary Schneider College. "Greater correctness. In world," Schneider said in a column Schneider has spent a lifetime in aca-dem- ia, Expectations" President of ACC&U the online news written shortly after the attacks. "But an earning a B.A. at Mount initiative, a (Photo courtesy of OPI) and opinion site respectful engagement stalls when

multi-prong- Holyoke College in 1967 before earn- ed "Inside Higher opponents have no interest in dia- ing a Ph.D. in history from the Harvard effort to "articulate the aims of a twenty-f- Education," one such critic, K.C. logue. And when incommensurable

University. Schneider taught at irst century liberal education, iden- Johnson, a professor at Brooklyn differences hold life-alteri- ng conse- Chicago State University, DePaul tify innovative models that improve College in New York City, wrote, "The quences ..." they force us beyond the University, Boston University and the learning for all undergraduate students, new initiative reflects the organiza- practices of enipathetic exploration University of Chicago before assuming and improve campus practices," accord- tion's customary aim: abandoning the and dialogue and into the less familiar the role of Executive Vice President of ing to the project's Web site. traditional goal of providing students humanist domain of evaluation, judg- the AAC&U in 1988, a post she held "Greater Expectations" released a with knowledge derived from the disci- ment and decisive action." Cay Drinko '02 is returning to until her appointment to the presiden- report in 2002 to institutions of high- plines of the liberal arts and adopting campus to take part in Allies cy in 1998. er education across the country. The an agenda focused on teaching students Commencement is at 10 a.m., Monday, An analysis of Schneider's journal report reaffirmed the need for "liberal what to think about contemporary March 15 in the Oak Grove, Kauke Hall, and Queers' Seven Days of articles, speeches and initiatives under- learning" to be a "framework for the political and social issues." north lawn. The rain location is the Gays. See page 6 for details. taken reveal a deep-seat-ed value for entire educational experience, what- Johnson went on to criticize Armington Physical Education Center. "diversity and cultural pluralism" in ever a student's choice of major and Schneider's "stealth" campaign, a cam All are welcome to attend. Students rally 'round Bazaar closes South Asia Week peace, justice, Earth town Wooster on Friday, at the Wayne Liz Miller County Fairgrounds on Saturday and

Editor-in-Chi- ef behind Lowry Center on Sunday. There was also a peace vigil following' Women's Ohio lacrosse led A group of students representing Sunday's exhibit. Weslyan University 7--6 to win varied campus organizations have The Wooster Volunteer Network the NCAC regular season been planting the seeds of awareness (WVN) spearheaded efforts to write championship. Megan Sward and action since April 20. The days letters to soldiers in Iraq on Monday, 1 since then have been full of events, April 24. The letter-writi- ng took place '06 was named NCAC player calling Wooster to focus on three key . in the lobby of Lowry Center and, week. 7. of the Seepage issues peace, justice and earth. according to WVN president Ann f This year's Peace, Justice and Earth Wenzel '06, was not of a political Week kicked off last Thursday with a nature. Vim. speech by Ryan Atwell, a graduate "It was just more along the lines of student at the University of Iowa. 'we support you,'" said Wenzel. The News 2 On Friday, Earth Day Eve, the cam- letters will be sent to an outreach Viewpoints 3 pus community was invited to gather project which creates care packages Features 4 together for a potluck on the back for soldiers stationed abroad. Arts 6 patio of Lowry Center. Vegetarian, Shawn Sweeney '06 and the campus I I vegan and international dishes were organization Roots and Shoots Sports 7 spon- highlighted in addition to an organic sored a letter-writi- ng campaign of a MEMBER pig roast. different variety on Tuesday. The letter--

Peace by Peace co-coordin- ator writing campaign focused on ani- South Asia Week, held the week of April 17, held its last Hannah LcGris '08 said the event "was mals in entertainment, particularly in event on Sunday, April 23. The South Asia Bazaar that high- ID kind of a boost for the environmental commercials. One of the companies to lighted South Asian costumes and cultural artifacts, as well cause," and said she was hapy with the which the letters will be sent is o as offering Indian snacks and beverages. Above, Rajeev u. turnout. Jackson-Hewit- t, whose "Tarzan" ad ASSOCIATED The American Friends Service features a baby chimpanzee. Roots and Roy '07 (left) and Kendall Abbey '09 (right) sell jewelry at COLLEGIATE Committee's "Eyes Wide Open" Shoots parent organization, the Jane of in PRESS one the tables the Bazaar. The week was sponsored exhibit was also featured over the by the South Asia Committee (Photo by Caroline Hotra). 2005-0- 6 weekend on the square in down See "Peace," page 2 Friday, Section Editor: April 28 Sara Taggart

PJE week sponsors global issues awareness CAMPUS Students present Peace where students could guess how many IS. pounds of food were wasted in a typi research in San Fran continued from p. 1 cal Lowry Dinner. The actual number " Goodall Institute, calls the commer- was 222 pounds. Six Wooster students and two faculty cial "both creatively tired and inher- "Hopefully, in conjunction with members traveled the to American ently cruel." Chuck Wagers, we'll get out some sta- Society of Biochemistry & Molecular Also packed into Tuesday was an tistics," said Wenz'el. Biology Meeting (ASBMB) in San organic clothing sale and fashion There were I.S. presentations of Francisco earlier this month. show. Professors The clothing was furnished by environmental-theme- d theses on Dean and Fraga Mark Snider as well as Esperanza Threads, an organic, sweat-fre- e Thursday night. Logan Andrews 'od, Juliana Anquandah clothing company located in The week ends today with a tree '06, Erin '06, Hai Gustely Dang Nguyen Northeast Ohio. Students walked the planting, a staff appreciation ice '06, B. Dan '06 Pipitone and Julianne runway in Lowry Pit, modeling the cream social and another project Rutt '06 their latest presented research. latest in organic fashion for both men spearheaded by Roots and Shoots, this Andrews presented "A putative argi-ni- ne and women. time focusing on Victoria's Secret. kianse found in (gamma)-pro-teobacte- ria Wednesday included a cigarette and LeGris said, "This week seems to be suggests horizontal gene smoking education display in addition 'Xrt .'.'( loot going very successfully, but I don't transfer," while Anquandah discussed to WVN's annual Wasted Food know how much of an impression "A for n. mechanistic role protein Weigh-i- On that night, WVN board we've made on the entire campus." oligomerization in the phosphagen members worked in Lowry behind the An Peace, Justice and Earth Week was kinase family." organic potluck was held last Friday for Earth Day Eve. scenes, scraping the plates put onto sponsored by Peace by Peace, Roots Gustely talked about "Analysis of the the Luke Wilhem '07 (left) sang and played guitar, while Julianna conveyor belt that completes every and Shoots, Pueblo de Esperanza and role of His2S2 in the mechanism of P. student's dining experience. Barringer '07 (middle) sang and Bobby Fitzgerald "09 (right) the Wooster Volunteer Network. putida creatinase" antfNguyen's project Board members passed out ballots P!ayedfiddle(Photo by Karin Johnson). addressed "Is the ATP analogue adeno- 5-sulfatopyr- sine ophosphate an alterna- tive substrate or inhibitor of creatine SGA holds Senate seat elections Last lecture kinase." Pipitone dealt with Liz Miller "Determining the The candidates in this Wednesday President), Patricia Riley '08 Editor-in-Chi- subcellular localization of a novel argi-ni- ne ef and Thursday's senate election includ- (Secretary of Services), Nikki Nguyen explores the kinase in C. elegans." Rutt Student ed: . Government Association Cameron MacLeod, Kimberly A. '07 (Secretary of Academic Affairs), addressed "Functional analysis sub- of (SGA) elections continued this week Mattiko, Erin Plant and Severin Pouly Nate Long '08 (Secretary of Housing)

C-term- strate and the inal binding following last week's largely uncon- from the rising senior class; Jim and Kelly Renee Winiewski '09 domain of the novel tyrosine kinases tested Cabinet election. This week, Grahm and Kofi Yankey from the ris- (Secretary of Public Relations). universe McsB from B. subtilis." students cast ballots for Senate and ing junior class and Michael A write-i- n candidate, Ross Student participation in this national Campus. Council representatives. Aeurbach, Kabir Banerjee, James Stevenson '08, received "many votes" conference was supported the Jets by Election Committee chair Morgan Carithers, Eric Grinnell, Larissa for Vice President, according to College's Office of Student Research, Watkins '06 said the elections have KortLs, Jonathan McKay, Sara Watkins. He did not receive a high continued from p. 1 the Wooster section of the American been going "as expected" in spite of Stinemetz and Dierre Taylor from the enough number of votes to win, Chemical Society, and a research grant last week's one-candidate-per-cate- go-ry sophomore class. though, nor was he qualified to win by away. This essentially is comprised of from the National Science Foundation race. Patricia Riley was the lone candi- SGA guidelines, she said. 'The presi- a four-ste- p process: first, scientists awarded to Snider and Fraga. "While we all wish there was more date for t Campus Council. dential and Vice Presidential seats take the light from the object of participation, it is still important to Senate election results were not ... require a candidate serve at least interest, then, they break it into wave- Hayward receives vote," said Watkins. She added that available at time will be pub- press but one semester on SGA prior to run- lengths, usually with a prism-lik- e this year, the rising sophomore class lished in week's Voice. next ning." tool. Third, they plot the wave- has more candidates than available week's grantfor England Winning last uncontested All unfilled cabinet and senate seats length's brightness and, for the final seats with eight candidates vying for seats were Jonathan Hartschuch '07 will be open during next fall's letter of step, they sit down and try to figure professor of Associate English four positions. (President), Stephanie Linich '08 (Vice process. intent 1 out what that means. Jennifer Hayward, a member of the fac- As he put it, the' understanding of ulty since 1992, received a grant from spectral analysis served to "grease the the National Endowment for the Gault Library seal is lost and found wheels" for the rest of the lecture. Humanities (NEH) to conduct research a a The remainder of Boone's lecture in England this summer. Chris Sweeney II centered on his personal research of Hayward plans to work on a new edi- Sports Editor and interest in high-ener-gy radiation tion of Maria 'Graham's Journal of a On March 3, the Voice reported that as an astropkySics subfield, specificali Voyage to Brazil (1824), one of the few jhe Gault Library seal, normally locat- I ly that of active galactic nuclei extant works documenting the first ed at the north Gault entrance, had (AGNs, nuclei of active galaxies). years of South American independence. been missing since Feb. 26. The seal The presentation served to open eyes NEH is an independent grant-maki- ng was reported to have been stolen to the current research and informa- agency of the government designed between the times of the 2 a.m. securi- tion surrounding black hole and AGN that provides summer stipends to sup- ty check and 1 1:50 a.m., when a student composition. port advanced research that "con- library employee arrived to work and Stellar corpses like black holes and tributes to scholarly knowledge or to found it missing. neutron stars emanate highly ener- the public's understanding of the On April 5, the seal was returned, getic particle material, which has humanities," according to the agency's according the Director of Security been called "jets." Jets, Boone web site. The grants are very competi- Lynn Cornelius. Cornelius said the explained, can even be found at the tive, with less than 15 percent of appli- administrative coordinator of Mateer center of galaxies, where the energy cants receiving awards. found it at 8 a.m. by the Mateer loading is outflow from around black holes, docks. Even i though the seal Vas V" . NATION j the mass of which can be up to a bil- returned, however, security still has no lion times that of the sun. Instead of leads on who could have originally Bush calls for repeal being pulled into the black hole by its taken it. Construction has begun as scheduled on the Gault library enormous gravitational pull,, the par- "Honestly, I would say yes, the case north entrance, which should also serve to of recent tax breaks ensure the seal ticles making up a jet invert at a 90-deg-ree is still open but I doubt that we'll ever stays put (Photo by Caroline Hotra). angle and radiate away from for find out any information on it because it fi oil companies the black hole. was just brought back," said Cornelius. "Apparently the library was talking mencement in May. Astrophysicists can WASHINGTON Election-ye- ar recreate this (AP) - There are currently no suspects and alxnit having those bricks of slate "The college would have had to phenomenon, but they cannot explain pressure to reduce surging gas nolxxly has come forward with replaced any but unfortunately that didn't invest another chunk of money that it. led Boone began the bulk of the lec- prices to President Bush's decisions information with regards to the seal's hapen in time," said Cornelius. they hadn't planned to have it replaced," ture by to halt the filling of the nation's emer- disappearance. discussing the current The construction on the north side of said Susan Burt, administrative associ- research on AGNs and the examina- gency oil reserve, urge the waiver of Part of the problem was that the slate the was library already set to take place ate and shelving manager. "They had tion clean air rules local of the radiation emitted by those to ease gas short- surrounding the seal was broken and at this time; the missing seal had no proceeded with plans to have another jets through a ages and call for the bil- variety of wavelength repeal of $2 loose. Currently, construction at the effect on the timetable, but just made seal created for that sxt. We are just views, including lion in tax breaks for oil companies. north end that of radio, of Gault library to replace the problem more noticeable. The con- really grateful it that was x-r- returned." infrared, ay and gamma-ra- y Despite these measures, experts say the slate should views. fix the problem and struction is set to be finished so that the The seal is currently being stored in a The point of examining the jets and there will not be a noticeable change in prevent any future thefts. seal will be in place in time for com-- safe place, according to Burke. the prices at the pump. Bush warned that energetic nuclei, Boone asserted, According to Vice President for was to emphasize the motorists would deal with high prices broader point Development Sally Patton, if the seal that in all summer. College displays Eyes Wide Open order to understand something had not been returned, the College completely in On Tuesday, Bush also urged law- this case, the uni- would have had to invest approximately verse, which makers to expand tax breaks for the astrophysicists wish to $2,000, not including shipping and do fuel-effici- you have to purchase of ent extend your view. hybrid cars. 1 F.k h pjiii o installation costs, to make a new seal. "When you The White House could not say how sluvs see the world around "Luckily, they found it before they you, you need much the President's actions would to be really careful that Jl.OOOwivilUi actually had have ' to another one made," what you're is affect the price of gas although Bush seeing not determined : said Cornelius. by how said, "Every little bit helps." & you're looking at the world. The seal was installed when Gault The world is a - Compiled by Lizzy Druga lot more complicated Library was completed in 1995. was It and a lot more varied than your nar- designed specifically for the Gault row line of inquiry," said Boone. "And In last '. N- and has week's Sports article on . - Library only resided in - that to really understand ... what's hap- Ultimate Frisbee, Emily Hilty '06 is location. pening, you need to look in all sorts of actually throwing over Wooster stu- "It the seal plays a part of the tra- different manners. And in astro- dent Kailee Craig '09 in a team prac- dition of the College and has been there physics, that means all sorts of differ- -30 r tice, not during a tournament game. .- for a nunilx-- of years" said Burt. ent wavelengths." Though we at the Voice strive for perfection, we sometimes fall short. Each pair of 2005-200- 6 Please send all corrections to SURVIVOR SUPPORT SYSTEM voicewooster.edu. shoes A group faculty of and staff ho are available to confidentially assist survivors ,v, i III I M IhjLI r. represents p .iw 3u. v.viM3 oi scxuai assault ror assistance contact: Nancy 1,000 civilian Anderson Longbrake Ext. 2319 ! Pam Frcse We know Luce 31 1 Ext 2256 books Shirley Huston-Findle- y Wishartm Ext 2543 Dianna Rhyan Jke ideas matter The Lilly House Ext. 2301 Carroll Meyer "Eyes Wide Open," the traveling display to raise war Westminster Church Ext. 2208 awareness, visited campus Sunday, April 23. 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Friday, Christopher Beck T' April 28 Katie Foulds Viewpoints 3 The Wooster Voice The College of Wooster's Student Newspaper Since 1883 Published Weekly on Fridays vj U V nnrYS9.95Hi i r i Erik Shilling Liz Miller V llIff Editors-In-Chi- ef V EDITORIAL BOARD Cory Smith, Managing Editor SaraTaggart, News Editor Karin Johnson, Chief Staff Photographer Laura McHugh, Chief Staff Writer Christopher Beck, Viewpoints Editor Katie Foulds, Viewpoints Editor Melissa Simmeunk, Features Editor Justine McCullough, Features Editor Gillian Helwig, Asst. Features Editor Vanessa Lange, Arts Editor Liz Weiss, Arts Sports Editor Shabad Thadani, Editor N Mac Buehler, Photography Editor Michelle Erickson, Sports Editor .' Caroline Photography Hotra, Editor . Chris Sweeney, Sports Editor Julia V. Hendrickson, Cartoonist Andrew Maloney, Cartoonist i

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0 America finds itself today, facing the peace and security they need. If rule by the people. when eating in Lowry the question of what to do about a free democracy is to have any Tjis is the Iraqi paradox we face. Iraq. "While both American and Iraqi chance in Iraq, then order must be Democracy needs order, but what has . casualtiescontinue;tiejc to rise, our - established soon. But how do we to be done to establish order under- When Wooster students go to din- they visit campus. However, this does President and establish order? mines democracy. If cases like the ner in Lowry Dining Hall during not do anything for the current stu- other political We can end the insurgency much Abu Ghraib prison ordeal are at all peak dining hours, there is perhaps dents at Wooster, who may be help- leaders refuse like the French in their Algerian representative of what we are doing nothing more frustrating than the ing to foot the bill for such events to admit mak- colony during the late 1950's. The in the rest of Iraq, then we may be inability to find an open table at that cause the lack of seating that w ing mistakes. Algerian uprising consisted of guer- following a less severe version of which to sit. Without an enormous sometimes exists in the dining hall. With no end to rilla warfare and terrorist attacks that France's Algerian model. We need to extension of the dining hall, this is ' Although often times, this is the our occupation killed thousands. Despite the size of ask ourselves if democracy is really unavoidable. situation on the weekends when the of Iraq in the rebellion, France successfully what we are promoting in Iraq, or if Students hall is must expect the dining dining less crowded, ona rossbuchanan sight, we, the crushed it by deploying more than we are establishing order at any cost.

not-so-long-a- go, hall to be crowded at certain times. Thursday evening . American pub- half a million soldiers and making We also need to consider if we Sometimes, however, there is a certain this was certainly the case. lic, can no extensive use of draconian tactics should remain in Iraq at all. Some obstacle that students must overcome Lowry dining hall was packed at 6 longer afford to neglect our duties as like torture and summary executions. argue that we cannot possibly . when searching for a seat among the p.m., and a sizable portion of the din- citizens. We need to begin discussing With these methods, they were able improve the situation in Iraq, -- so we mass of students in the hall: a giant, ing hall was closed to current stu- what .we are doing in must cut our retractable wall that seals a section of dents. Current students are entitled Iraq, and what we "It is now our responsibility to clean up our losses and with- seating off from students. to seats in the dining hall; they pay should be doing there. mess. We can pass blame, but in a democracy draw as soon as It seems that most times when this for them as a part of their room and When our govern- possible. This is the case, the far east section of the board. ment discovered that the buck stops here: with the people." has serious con-- dining hall is decorated with fine Using an alternate location or an post invasion Iraq was 1 sequences. linens and place settings fit for alternate time for special dinners not going to rebuild itself, achieving to find and eliminate the insurgency's Without American soldiers, it is like-- College dignitaries, who may or may would be optimal. The Lowry facul- security became our main objective. leadership and end the revolt. -- ' ly that the Iraqi state will fail, throw-

!- - not be staying in the recently ty dining room would be one possible Their reasoning is that for a free America can do the same in Iraq, ing the country into total anarchy. .

acquired Wooster Guest House on alternate location, in addition to the Iraqi republic to exist, order must be although it would call for the con- . It has always been oumduty tor n. the south end of town. Babcock formal dining room. established. scription of hundreds of thousands scrutinize our government. Had we These amenities in the dining hall Some administrators like to call the This is a reasonable assumption of additional soldiers. been doing this prior to the invasion, are certainly an added luxury to College a business. If it is, the cus- because people do not want just Beyond the cost and manpower we would not be in such a quandary those visiting the College, and are tomers are its current students. As democracy; they want a government this solution requires, its only prob- now. The Bush Administration probably, in many cases, deserving. they pay for a product in this case that is generally responsive to their lem is that it establishes order while planned and executed this invasion, The College trustees and alumni a seat in the Lowry dining hall needs and desires. Democracy is striking at the very heart of democ- but we let it happen. board should be treated to the best they deserve to receive this product only a possible means to that end. It racy. Democracy is a system based It is now our responsibility to clean fare the College has to offer when in all cases. should be stressed that if order is on precedent and people's expecta- up our mess. We can pass blame, but not established under the Iraqi dem- tions for good governance. So what in a democracy the buck stops here: ocratic system, then Iraqis will lose sort of future is Iraq likely to have if with us. about Flight 93 faith in democracy's ability to deliver their democracy's first act is to Film This is an effective government. After that establish a fascist state propped up Ross' first editorialfor the happens, the Iraqi people will likely by the US? Needless to say, their Voice. He can be reached for com- premieres too soon turn to a despot who can give them future would have nothing to do with ment at rbuchanan09wooster.edu While sitting in a dark movie the- what happens, or to take action. The atre w atching the previews for such passengers on the flight choose itself is intelligent. They likely real- "against immigrant rights." I argued, films as "Stick It" and "Take the action and attacked the hijackers, Smokers ize their choice is not a healthy one; in fact, for exactly the opposite. commercials, ads, Third, she tried to find a difference i I Lead," the last causing them to crash the plane in the billboards, radio thing I expect- rural Pennsylvania. and the like have made that clear. between "undocumented" and "ille- ed to see was a The movie was made with the full If they want to quit, they can turn gal" immigrants. Depending on one's movie trailer support of the families of the passen have right to to nicotine replacement therapy, own personal beliefs one may be able for a September gers on the flight. At first I found lozenges, gum, mints, support to do so; however, I was writing illegal specifically 1 1 movie. The this very surprising but after some groups, telephone hotlines, or one of about immigrants, new movie more thought I believe that if I lost a respect the thousands of groups like those who entered this country by United 93, family member on that flight I would Nicotine Anonymous. means other than the legal procedure. gracelynch depicts the want their story told and their brav- To the editors: If Karin had read our discussion Illegal immigrants are labeled as such ' r courageous and ery known to all. I felt compelled to comment on board, she would have seen the first for that reason. tragic story of the fourth plane Despite all this, I still feel as Karin Johnson's article entitled post was from a former smoker, who Fourth, she faults me because I did move- "liberal- hijacked on September 1 1. though we are too close to the event "Students should be aware of health has quit, burstill supports the not alter my opinion to appease The somewhat chatty theatre fell to have any profound realizations risks." I was not even going to read it ment. A member of our Kent State -leaning readers." I would like to completely silent for the preview. My about it. Tragic events like o at first, to be honest; it seemed as chapter posts that she is not a smok- point out that it is not my duty as a "journalist political first thought was that it is too soon September 1 1 are etched into history though it would be the usual boiler- er, but is sick of the troubles her to appease any for this movie to come out. I still and the lives of people it affected. plate pointing out that smoking is smoker friends go through. In con- side by altering my opinion. No jour- should nalist should be faulted for voicing remember September 1 1 very vividly: These things take time to process bad. It was not far from what I clusion, we feel that we sup- who his her We have the right I was a freshman in high school and I and evaluate. I do not think the expected, although with an interest- port the rights of people choose or opinion.

Co-Editor-in-C- ' hief, found out in math class. amount of time that has elapsed ing twist ... it mentioned my to smoke. After all, isn't freedom of to do so in the press and, as should know Some teachers let us watch the shows anything new, everyone knows Facebook group. The group is enti- choice guaranteed in our she news, but others did not. Now as a about that fourth plane and the tled SIT, a name we came up with in Constitution? that. she accuses of freshman in college, a little over five unimaginable situation the passen- high school to counter STAND, an Alex Dreussi '09 Fifth, me distancing anti-smoki-ng myself from "the immigrant other" by years later, this movie is reenacting gers found themselves in and that Ohio based group. the "them" and then accus- the horror of it. they made the heroic decision to sac- The idea of telling people smoking Frederico using term The tagline for the movie is, rifice themselves for others. is bad didn't bother us, nor did their es me of seeing immigrants as "com- I from modities." Nothing can be further "September 1 1, 2001. Four planes The only positive effect can see attempts to prevent people from the truth, which is why I argued were hijacked. Three of them this film having is over time it will smoking. What angered us was the favor reached their targets. This is the show the view that Americans have of fact that they were attempting to take responds to in of giving immigrants citizen- I 1 ship. am also deeply offended that story of the fourth." Due to a 45 September 1 less than 10 years after away the rights of people who have Liz attempted to parallel my minute delay in the Newark airport, the actual event and when more made their decision to smoke, and the argument with the horrible "Jim Crow" laws. the passengers knew about the movies about it come but in the further portrayal of these smokers as editorial Never have I ever attempted advo- attacks on the World Trade Center. future it will allow for comparisons. modern "Typhoid Mary's," spreading to cate for a "modern of the When their plane was hijacked, canc er wherever they go. To the editors: revision in Three Fifths Compromise." they struggled with the decision that 77ii's is Grace's first editorial for the The banning of smoking from near After reading Liz Miller's article ' ele- Voice, I felt In the future I hope that the Voice Americans are still dealing with Voice. She can reached for comment everywhere except out in the last week's edition of the seemed need to accu- and its excellent of Editors will today: the decision to wait and see at glynch09wooster.edu. ments to us unfair to the a to respond her unfair stair

ng. s- smokers. SIT is not pro-smoki- I, sations and defend the severely be respectful of differing opinions The Voice welcomes letters to the editor- personally, do not smoke, nor do any under-represent- ed conservative writ- and not use the Voice as a platform to who Letters cannot exceed 350 words in length and must arrive to the of my fellow founders of SIT. ers and myself. First, Liz's article launch attacks on writers However, we still felt that people presented no alternative solution, and express such opinions. I encourage Voice by 5 p.m. on the Monday before Friday publication. v were making the choice to smoke, and used my Article as a platform from public debate of issues, but it is nec- All letters must be signed and include contact information. In addi- that choice should be respected. It is which to launch a personal attack on essary to do so respectfully. Never Voice the to edit and hold letters. right anti-smoki- tion, the reserves fully possible to le ng, but conservatives. A public attack is before have I had to defend myself

e-m-ail I Please send letters via to voiceviewpointswooster.edu still support the rights of the intelli- unnecessary and counter-productiv- e. from an attack in the Voice and hope Letters can also be sent by hard mail to C--3 187, The Wooster Voice, College gent students who are making a Second, she labels me a "typical that I will never have to again. of Wooster, Wooster, OH 4469 1. choice, whether or not the choice conservative" and claims we are Brian Frederico '09

1 Friday, Joice section editors: April 28 Justine McCullough 4 MELISSA Si MM ELI NK Features ASSISTANT EDITOR: Gillian Helwig Spring is in the air: Wooster students enjoy the season Scenes caught on camera across campus portray the result of spring fever

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As the winter weather gave way to spring sun this past week, many students emerged from the catacombs of the library and residence halls to aet fresh air and eniov the milder temoer-- &&lfi atures- - Some studied outside on towels and blankets, while others decided to forgo academ- - ii ,uo ,UI u,c anciiiuuii anu uiay auouci, &i.aieuuaru or cnmD trees, me warmer "iva . . lemDeratures a w-.-jTaftfft'i- ...... with also coincided the arrival of several prospectives in the past weeks who caught a glimpses or wooster s campus and every day COW student life in the idyllic weather (Photo by Karin Johnson). aiuGRQjGsaiisrr COW professors pedal for Peace Live a legacy of Wooster traditions Susie Sentevski hand side of the street. Wooster signs. Voice Staff Writer "It will be beneficial for us to have Get to know your favorite pro- a physical reminder even 20 years Four years tan go by much more fessor personally down the road that we attended such quickly than one expects. Laura Barnhart '( thinks this has a great school," she advised. "What There are probably a good number been an important experience during better way to do that than with a pic- of seniors who feel like it Was just her time at Wooster. ture in front of the sign?" yesterday that they were petrified, If there is a professor who has One sign is located near Andrews homesick little freshmen first arriv- been particularly influential in your Hall and the other is outside of ing at the College of Wooster. But life and you haven't had the chance to Morgan Hall. that time has passed and in a few thank them, sit down for a chat out- short weeks the class of 2006 will be side of class. Let them know how Visit Amish country out the door. they have contributed to your college Crystal Justice '06 noted this as one With so little time left to take experience. of her unforgettable and favorite advantage of college life and all that experiences while at Wooster. Wooster has to offer, several seniors Attend an on-cam- pus event that "Everyone should visit the area at have come up with suggestions of you would not normally attend least once during their time at things that all students should expe- Dapcng Hu '()( thinks you might Wooster and see the Alpine Alpa, rience before graduation. be pleasantly surprised and thor- which is a restaurant that contains the Seniors will need to try hard to oughly enjoy yourself. "Attending world's largest cuckoo clock," she said. As part of Peace, Justice and Earth Week, professors com- squeeze these tilings in their during different events will broaden your peted in a cycling race on Memorial Walkway last Friday. last weeks, and other classes will horizon while also allowing you to Take a trip to the Oak The race acted as a fundraiser for the week, which promot- need to try and take advantage of the meet new people," agreed Meredith Cupboard Store ed issues concerning global peace, time they have in the coming years to Scheibe 'Ofi. Another suggestion of Ellis, the humanitarian justice and test a few of these suggestions. There isn't much time left, so con- Oak Cupboard Store sells mostly environmental issues (Photo by Jeremy Hohertz). sider attending Springiest on Friday, foods, candies and specialty baking Sue-Min- 's Chinese Gourmet May 5, going to see the John Taylor items. Jordan Magaro 'or, recommends Arms Print Collection on display in Stop in and get an ice cream cone Interested in writing for the best section ever?! everyone try a dish from this restau- the Burton I). Morgan Gallery, or or some fudge. You can also take rant before they graduate. "It's run watching the women's Softball team Ellis' advice and try what she claims we're looking for new talent, by a Cantonese family (mother, play Muskingum on May 2. are the best gummy worms in the father, daughter) and it's wonderfully world. only the bold and beautiful need apply. charming," he said. Take a picture with the College "While you're there, stop and feed (just look at this year's editors!) Sue-Min- 's can be found by travel- of Wooster signs the ducks at the pond!" she advised for a position on next year's writing staff, ing South on Hever Street until it Monica Ellis '0(5 recommends enthusiastically. The Oak Cupboard email voicefeatureswooster.edu becomes Madison Avenue. The grabbing a snapshot of yourself in is located next to the Barn restau- restaurant is located on the right front of one of the two College of rant in Smithville, OH. I The Wooster Voice Friday, April 28, 2006 5 Heating up the scene with the newest trends of the time Features editors sound off on their favorite upcoming trends for summertime "Mission Impossible" franchise is With "globalization" emerging as McCullouqh DRINKS Justine showcasing his acting ability in the the term of the future, gaining insight Melissa Simmelink Coca-Co- la Blak third installment of the series this from Friedman's latest book is essential Gillian Helwig This new carbonated drink from summer. to building an understanding of mod- Editors Features Coca-Co- la is a coffee-co- la fusion bev- ern day politics, conflict and living life erage whose catchphrase is "X-Me- n: The Last Stand" in a constantly changing world. Every summer, a slew of trends "Effervescence with Coffee Essence." Rounding out another trilogy is the Friedman proves himself as an "X-Me- n" movie. Avid fans can established, critcally thinking writer in make their mark across the country. Continuing the pattern of concrete new of Jean this informative and Check out the up and coming block- descriptions, the Coke Web site calls look forward to the return thought provoking and final show- and is by the credibili- busters, bestsellers and beverages in Blak "an experience ... to enliven your Grey as Phoenix to a piece, supported and their his work as a columnist for the addition to other things that will char- senses and welcome new possibilities." down between the mutants ty of New York Times and other books that acterize the summer of 2006. Hmm. In other words, they're mak- adversaries. Lexus" and "Olive ing you buy it if you want to under-- . include 'The the WEBSITES stand what it is. With all that caffeine "The Break-Up- " Tree." it could join the ranks of Red Bull for The movie that brought Vince www.thesuperficial.com late night study sessions. Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston together "The Hungry Tide," by Aniitav (Vaughniston?) actually pits the two Ghosh Your best daily, even hourly, source each other as a recently In case you miss analyzing literature of celeb gossip can be found here. Dr. Pepper Berries and Cream actors against broken up couple that still lives ' in Wooster English classes, "The Recent highlights have been pic- Judging by the incredible taste of together. Hilarity ensues. Hungry Tide" provides an engaging tures of Emma Watson (Hermione Cherry Vanilla Dr. Pepper;' the new and complex tale ready for analysis. from the Harry Potter series), age IS, . Berries and Cream flavor could end up Devil Wears pounding brew; news of Tom Cruise's being a hit this summer especially "The Prada" We fell in love with Lauren plans to eat Katie Holmes's placenta; considering the fact that the advertise- Weisberger's main character Andrea SWEET TREATS and links to the Myspace profiles of ments run at least once per commer- cial Suchs in her 2004 novel "The Devil Paris's middle school-age- d brothers. break. Wears Prada." With Meryl Streep Scoops The commentary is hilarious, too, but If it's anything like its predecessor, boss-from-h- Wal-Ma- diet drinkers will be pleased as well, playing the ell Miranda Located across from rt, most of the news is ridiculous in its w 1 in the film version, this is one Scoops is a great place to cool off and own rite. since the drinks do actually (aste a lot Priestly more like regular soda. movie we're not going to miss this chill out with a wide selection of ice and milkshakes. ''some summer. , creams Bring www.hungry-girl.co- m friends, grab a table and indulge a deli- This is a fun, informative Web site SoCo Lime ' SUMMER READS cious sundae! dedicated to healthy living and deli- "We'll start with a SoCo and Lime." f "Southern cious foods that support healthful eat- "SoCo Lime, please!" "The Debutante Divorcee,' by El Campesino ing. The site spotlights nutritional Comfort over here!" Plum Sykes . Beat the summer heat with El foods that relieve stress or build Okay, so the commercials are pretty have After rising to fame with her debut Camp's signature frozen drinks, which gy, and reviews food products new to awkward. Even so, they changed novel, Bergdorf Blondes in 2004,' are perfect to cool you down after the the .market such as Starbucks people's perceptions of the liquor late- julep-drinki- ng Sykes follows up the bestselling hit free chips and salsa they provide with DoubleShot Light Espresso and ly, from associating it with mint like with her newly released novel. The every meal. A Wooster community sta- Cream. Fun facts recipes are also scat- men dressed Colonel perfect compliment to any beach bag, ple, the restaurant boasts clientele from tered through the site. Sanders to a hip new party drink. And we'll admit it, we love the kaleidoscop- the story boasts, "Married girls in college students to Mennonite families. episodes. Follow Vince, a budding New York these days pdt almost as .EAJSHION e-inspired commercials Hollywood star and his hometown much effort into losing husbands as Seattle's Women's fashion this season fea- - . friends as the adjust fo his new they once did into finding them." The Enjoy a warm evening walk down- tures everything from classic pencil TELEVISION SHOWS celebrity status. novel humorously traces the lives of town to Seattle's for iced coffee, tea or a skirts to the latest balloon skirts and new city socialites through the triumphs perfectly chilled alcoholic drink.. The all fits jnbetween. Wooden jewel- Be sure to watch for a season that - Beach as the last MOVIES and turmoils of dating and marriage. patio atmosphere is ideal for socializing' ry is huge (the bigger the better!) and Laguna on MTV life The story is also infused with com- or studying. Selected evenings also fea- animal prints have never been sp in summer before college heats up at '"MIS" 7 mentary on current celebrity scandal. ture live music style. White sunglasses top off trends, the beach. Also, a new season of . HBO, the For those of us who forgot that "The World is Flat: A Brief and cinch your look together with a Entourage will premiere on will be a Tom Cruise has a day job besides fer- History of the Twenty-Fir- st Photo courtesy of The Coca-Co- la chunky or thin belt placed at the natu- new season of Entourage must-se- vent promotion of Scientology, the Century," by Thomas Friedman. Company. ral waist. e if it stacks up to previous

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Looking for a mix of old and new tunes to listen to while cruising Program houses promote community cross-countr- y? Check out some of the Features editors' picks for perfectl driving songs. together and to recognize them." legged race and a balloon toss. McCullough 1. -- Pinback Justine Horst, who lives in Morris House, is Residents won tickets from the various "Fortress" 2. "Chocolate" --Snow Patrol , Features Editor a resident assistant (RA) for multiple events that they competed in, which "Live it Out" --Metric campus houses. could then be used to "pay" to throw a 3. -- RA's. 4. "Do It Again" Nada Surf Last Sunday, a block party was held After a one-ye- ar absence, the campus pie in the face of any of the house 5. "Paper Bag" --Anna Nalick for students who live I The RA's who met 6. "More Shine" --Si'Se in campus houses. such a fate were 7. "Hips Don't Lie" --Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean Outside of Shearer Horst, liana Zafran 8. "Just Might (Make Me Believe)" --Sugarland House on College 06, Alex Kayer '06, -- Liz Miller '07, 9. "California" Joni Mitchell Avenue from 4-- 6 I HI ll.,' '06, 10. "Roll Me Away" --Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band p.m., assorted stu- Emily Finney Andrei '08, 11. "Best Friend" --50 Cent dents -- from the 18 Trian -- Bill '07 12. '"Jerk it Out" The Caesars service-oriente- d Meininger 13. "Butterflies and Airplanes" --The Clarks houses gath and Jen Culver.'07. campus -- A from 14.. "Guitar Girl" Dada ered for an end of band one houses 15. "Dance Music" --The Mountain Goats the year block party. of the 16. "Bohemian Like You" --The Dandy Warhols Service-oriente- played as students d -- created sidewalk art 17. "Somebody Told Me" The Killers program houses are i and 18. "Help Me Mary" --Liz Phair sponsored by the with chalk J i 19. "Tymps (The Sick in the Head Song)" --Fiona Apple Wooster Volunteer I played Frisbee. 20. "With a Little Help from My Friends" --The Beatles Network (WVN). There was also a barbecue and 21. "Closer to Fine" -- Indigo Girls According to Marisa root "Semi-Charm- ed Life" -- Blind 'J beer keg. 22. Third Eye Vitols '07, next The event, which 23. "Celebration" --Kanye West , vears WVN chair- - J was held as a to 24. "Breathe" -- Michelle Branch person, "Program way "Slide" -- Dolls J promote commun- 25. Goo Goo houses are an inte--ft -- the cam-- 26. "Under the Tracks" Creeper Lagoon of residen- ity among gral part -- 1 In.i i 11 27. "Island in the Sun" Weezer i V pus houses, "wasas a tial life on campus . a -- Jennifer Nettles and Bon Jovi Program house residents get together last week for block, of . fun bringbri 28. "Who Says You Can't Go Home" i i y t0 ueiciuM. ini-- nut-- , , v (KnOlO together," 29. "Living in Fast Forward" -- Kenny Chesney both an alter-Pan- y iDy rwin JOnns,onj. everyone grate Be You" -- Hootie and the Blowfish back said. 30. "Only Wanna With native livinir environment while pro-- house block party was brought to Horst "We to "I thought this event was fun moting volunteerism on campus." the College this year. wanted really 'The program' houses often get reintroduce the block party to hopeful- for students, and I would like to see said events such as this to bring stu- left out from larger dorm events," ly make it a tradition," Horst. more in a fun concluded explained Julie Horst '07. 'This was a Many competitions were held, dents together way," a three-- Horst. fun way to bring all of the houses including a pie eating contest,

i yvv i . i Tristan Taormino returns for Seven Days of Gays "Let's talk about sex again!" Author, columnist, editor, and sex educator Tristan Taormino lectured in Mateer Auditorium on Wednesday night, dis- cussing current trends such as queer porn, public sex spaces and the growing We can help with that! VVWW.FFS0NL1NE0RG rr interest in alternatives to Freedom From Smoking Orulna. FREE Ouft-Smoki- ng pfogrwn ffuf to i monogamous relationships. tvatUl 24 hour day. ot yowr em tctediJa. fcwn your owi rwm Taormino also visited cam- fttgfrntf today to bsfo yourjourrHy towtnt smoftt-ft- w lift pus to speak last spring. Quality Information, When You Need It f.'.ost She is shown here with Leah Suter '06 (Photo by AtltmCAM Caroline Hotra). wswroNoluno ora For your ftariri lunq fywf?'fi ri - - tutfiwii FRIDAY, Voice section editors: APRIL 28 Vanessa Lange 6 Arts elizabeth weiss Wooster legend Clay Drinko back for Gayla I iiE33BH I and to have several projects going at show. Additionally, Drinko's third event considering he organized the Still a kid Lange just Vanessa once because "you never know which album, "Suspicious Package," which is first Gayla back in 2002. Arts Editor project is going to go anywhere." described on his Web site as his most Drinko admits that he wasn't very Clay Drinko has a pretty impressive This philosophy appears to have "sophisticated and complex album to involved with Allies and Queers in sweatpants resume. He has appeared on MTV, worked well for Drinko. When he date," should be released by the end of throughout his four years of college I recently had occasion to drive VHl and Spike TV He has released couldn't find work acting, he delved the year, though he has not yet set an and described himself as more of a home with some lumber tied to the roof two electro albums and is finishing up into other creative projects, which official release date. "complainer" than someone who took of my car. a third. He has appeared in "The Ski action. When he finally decided to Lumber is a generous term it was Trip," "One Third," and his latest film, attend a meeting, he wasn't excited by lattice, really, tied with knots that "Dirty Laundry," which will hit the- the events the group was planning and would send an aters this Christmas. He's currently suggested that they "should just have a eight-year-o- ld Cub working on writing a TV pilot for a big party." Scout into fits of comic variety show he describes as "What better way to trick someone contemptuous "Sonny and Cher on crack." into being your ally?" he asked, point- laughter. He's an actor, comedian, DJ, writer, ing out that Oberlin is noted for its But it was still dancer oh, and did I mention he's a annual drag ball and that Wooster lizweiss an important 2002 Wooster graduate and that he's should be able to pull off a comparable moment for me. hanging out on campus this weekend? event. Driving home with stuff strapped to As part of Allies and Queers' Seven He was then delegated the responsi- your car is so parental. It's something Days of Gays, Drinko is taking part in bility of organizing the event which is my dad does with plywood, jungle several events. still going strong five years later. gyms and Christmas trees. Not some- Last night Drinko participated in a "I didn't necessarily intend it to be thing I ever thought I'd have the

panel on queer-them- ed I.S. projects. something that went on and on," courage to do myself. Drinko, a theatre major, talked about ' Drinko said. He was delighted to hear When I was little, I was always ter- his exploration of queer theory that the event has gotten bigger and rified that the Christmas tree would fall through live performance. For his better, and was especially delighted to off the roof of the car, bringing the project he wrote, directed and acted in be invited back as a DJ. holiday season to a violently premature

a largely auto-biographi- cal one-m- an Drinko's set will be a mixture of close. Santa couldn't leave presents show taking place in a gay bar in rural house, electro, classics and pop all of under a splatter of pine needles on the Ohio. Drinko was accompanied on this which he will spin on vinyl. According wet pavement. Tying something to the panel by Clint Baugess '06 and Sheila to Drinko's Web site, he started doing roof of the car requires a kind of adult Liming '05. all vinyl sets because of what he found confidence I didn't know I'd developed. Tonight at 5 p.m. in Schoolroy to be the "sexiness of DJing old school I've written a lot about growing up Theatre, Drinko will speak with the- style." in this column, but my nostalgic remi- atre majors about his experience mov- Clay Drinko '02 is on campus this weekend for the first To satisfy the UG crowd, Drinko niscences and panicked looks ahead ing directly from .Wooster to New time since graduation. Tonight, he is talking to students will be playing more pop and classics have usually been a tad tongue-in-chee-k. York City to become an actor. He than he normally would in one of his After all, childhood has kept his an actor in New York City. hopes to provide real life advice to stu- about experience as sets, and will also be throwing in a happening, really, and whatever my dents who may be looking to go into Saturday, he will be DJing Allies and Queers' annual bit of his original music, which he preferences in daytime television might acting as a prpfession. Gayla, and will be spinning some of his original music describes as "goofy, electro, with suggest, I still feel like a kid. ' Though Drinko. describes acting as (Photo courtesy of Clay Drinko). . some pop mixed in." But I'm about to move to New York the ."strongest thing in his bag of While he only has a limited number City. I'm "subletting" an "apartment" tricks," he emphasizes that the key is to eventually led him to DJing and mak- , Drinko's musical talents will be on of his original songs on vinyl, Drinko for the "summer." Jhat would be plen- oneself. his music. display Saturday night when Drinko will be his crowd-- not limit ( ing own electronic Drinko sure to play popular - ty scary on its own, but my boyfriend "You don't need to do just one thing now DJs all over New York City and is brings' his popular DJing act to the pleaser, "Lesbians." and I have taken to watching "Law and 100 percent," he said. Toucan do six crossing his fingers, hoping to get a Underground for the" annual Gayla Gayla will happen tomorrow night Order. SVU" almost nightly. I'm pret- things 100 percent." He encourages call from Ellen Degeneres, who is cur- dance party. from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m atthe Underground. ty much convinced I'll be brutally students to keep their options open rently searching for a hew DJ for her It is only fitting that Drinko DJ the Admission is $1. raped and murdered within minutes of my arrival in the city, probably by an ' combine' recital investment banker or a ventriloquist Music majors forcesfor composition who wants to tie me up in his basement Molly Lehman while, and it works." for a little while first. Clearly it does. ."The music pro- I These face as Voice Staff Writer are the challenges we gram, is fortunate to have three such grown-up- s. immu m Compose yourself. On May 3, three . talented composers in the program at ;Then, of course, there's the.question ' talented composition majors from the one time' said Jack Gallagher, . of elementary .school choir concerts. music department will participate in a acoustic composition professor. Like most girls, I have been planning joint recital showcasing some of their Their talent is apparent in pieces my wedding and subsequent babies original works. such as "Aspiring and Failing to since I could talk. The current concept Eric Merten '07, Matthew Walker Achieve Elegance in a Post-Mode- rn is fondue followed by twins (one boy '07 and Stephen Lett '07 will take over Texture," an original electronics piece and one girl) with freckles. Because I Gault Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. with written by Walker that features a key- am the sort of person w ho likes a con- three tried-and-tr- ue compositions board progression recorded in the crete timeline, I'm looking at marriage

"world-premier- e" coupled with five , electronics studio, paired with two between 26 and 30 and babies between pieces. The eight pieces run the laptops playing random shuffle lists of 28 and 34. Which means I could be gamut from abstract to classical, from recorded voice and strings. watching my first elementary school

trombone-and-vio- " piano solos to la "The entire piece is derived from the " choir concert as early as 2017. ensembles to electronics. little jazz standard 'Bluesette,'" said The thing is, I remember being 1 1. The concert will serve as a Junior Walker. "I just deconstructed it and 1 Sometimes childhood seems so fresh . Recital for the trio, which has been explored different aspects of twentieth-ce- and immediate I was inside this drawn together through composition. ntury compositional styles, like Eric Merten '07, Matt Walker '07 and Steve Lett '07 will body, thinking with this brain from the "Eric, Steve and I are a little entity in serialism, improvisation, electronics present a recital of their original compositions Wednesday moment I was born. I remember wear- this music department," said Walker. and chanting." evening. The concert will include five world premiere ing a sweat suit to preschool on a "It's nice to have people talk to "Life Lifeless" is to that Lett's from the pieces (Photo by Andy Maloney). sunny spring day and being uncom- are at the same stage as you." equally well thought-ou- t. This piece fortably warm during story time. I Emotional support is important, it takes its text from the poems of accompanied by Pam Yarnell on "Somnipathy," and Yarnell will return have a powerful physical sense of what

seems, because the composing process Robinson Jeffers, a modern American piano. Next on the program will be for the final song, "Theme and Six it was like to occupy my four-year-o- ld is a difficult one. "It takes a consider- environmentalist as well as a poet. "As Walker's electronics piece. It is fol- Variations for Piano," by Walker. body, wishing I was wearing shorts and

t-s- able amount of work," said Merten. a text, the whole thing was conceived lowed by Lett's "Ruminations," per- All three composers enjoy hearing a hirt. And when I am a mother "It's painstaking." of as conveying the beauty inherent in formed by Ted Moore '09 on tenor their pieces performed. "It's reward- some day alarmingly soon, I will still Walker, too, is careful about his nature, apart from the existence of trombone, Jeremy Hohertz '0(5 on ing to hear the finished product," said be the little girl in sweatpants. How is work. "For me, a lot of it comes from humanity," said Lett. The piece is con- bass trombone, and guest violinist Merten. Walker agreed: "All we have she capable of keeping track of her just thinking about it away from the sequently divided into two styles, Lett Amy Click, a performer with the before the performance is the comput- keys, paying bills, changing the oil in

mini-versio- piano," he said. "I think about con- explains: the smooth, flowing chords Akron Symphony, on viola. "Three erized n," he said. the minivan? Jesus, will I really drive a I cepts, intellectual processes. Then that represent nature and the rigid, Songs of Robert Creeley," a piece "Hearing it in concert is a totally minivan? . go sit in the studio with my laptop frantic, "dense chromaticism" of written by Walker based on works by different world." The point is adulthood is like, tomor- and the piano. With an idea in my humanity. the late American poet, will also be Gallagher is satisfied that the con- row. But that John Mayer fellow is head, it conies more naturally." The concert on Wednesday will performed by Hensley, accompanied cert will show his pupils' abilities to right there is no such thing as the Lett is a little less methodical. open with Morten's "Piano Sonata in by Yarnell. their full extent. "Each has worked real world. There's not going to be a When he begins composing, he One Movement," being performed by The concert will end with three very hard, and they are all thoughtful, BAM moment, I'm not suddenly going

admits, "I don't always have an idea the composer. This will be followed piano solos. , Yarnell will perform imaginative and dedicated," he said. "I to know how to like wine and walk in behind it. A lot of times I just go and ' by "Life from the Lifeless," performed Walker's "As of Yet Untitled," think this recital will show their work heels and laugh aUtathy." bang my head against the piano for a by soprano Leslie Hensley '06 and Christina Matthews will play Lett's to a wonderful advantage." So the person hauling lumber and fending off mustachioed serial rapists am Gran in the Big Apple is the same person who held her breath all the way home

K-M- Argentine Tango Workshop The event is free for students and Writing Prizes Announced Blint '06. from the art parking lot, praying no partner or dancing experience is Ralph L. Kinsey Poetry Award: "that the tree wouldn't fall off the car. Tonight at 7:30 p.m. in Mackey necessary. The English department recently Clint Baugess '06. Here's the thing though: some peo- Hall, Let's Dance is giving students announced the winners of its annual The Academy of American ple are already so old. There are the opportunity to learn the epitome Public Art Forum writing competition. The winners Poets Award for Poetry: Kate women my age who wear button cov- of romantic dances: the tango. The are as follows; Leirir '06. ers and talk about diets basically all the group is sponsoring an Argentine Wednesday, May 3, Art Museum Donaldson Prize for Fiction: Josh time. I know 10 Discount people who would rather tango workshop for beginners, led by Director Kitty Zurko, Professor of Tong '06, Jackie Hunter 'OS, and discuss Franz Kafka than Ren and Color Perm Oscar and Mary Ann Casas, two Art John Siewert and art history Honorable Mention awarded to Kristi Stimpy, and that's just weird. tangueros from Argentina. major Sloan McBride '06 will lead a Yorks '07, Matt Karczewski '0(i and Ililiting Men I'm not a philistine. I love all the

well-kno- is a wn discussion on public art and its effects Chris Lee '07. Oscar the son of Cuts Women things I've learned at college. I love tango dancer in Buenos Aires and on the communities they are placed Donaldson Prize for Personal the things I can say and read and do in. Beros '07, Julia Children came to dance at an early age. Mary Essay: Arianne now that I'm a grown-u- p. But for so Ann started dancing the tango eight The conversation will focus on the Hondrickson 'OH and Caity Judd '06. Larry's many people, learning new things ice-danc- Barber Styling years ago and was previously an er. campus'. most recently acquired piece Donaldson Prize for Critical means 228 South Market St. letting go of the old. So many of art, "Double Core" and the variety Essay: Clint Baugess "ofi and Kristi grownup people are casually Wooster, 44691 unhappy. The couple will be teaching the of reactions that have resulted since Yorks '07. Oil They've lost track of delight, and they basics of walking, leading and follow- it was installed in late March. Vonna Hicks Adrian Prize for For your next appointment call: don't seem to mind. (330) 262-HAI- R ing in close embrace. While the According to McBride, "Double Poetry: Anshuinan Bageria '(;, Kristi 1 may be 4247 lousy at not getting workshop is geared towards begin- Core" will be "used as a starting point Yorks '07, and Honorable Mention mugged. I might suck at planning ners, those who already have some for the discussion of public art in awarded to Mara Glatzcl '07 and Liz nutritious meals for a family of four. experience will have the opportunity general." Miller '07. But I know whoever I become, I will to improve their skills and learn new Time and location is to be Vonna Hicks Adrian Prize for always keep track of my child self. figures. announced. Critical Essay on Poetry: Matt And there is real comfort in that. ' Section Editors! Friday, Shabad Thadani Voice . April 28 Chris Sweeney 7 MICHELLE ERICKSON ports Scots lose to OWU; drop to 33-- 6 Softball loses four on the J I the sixth as the Bishops led off with a home run and then plated one more off of an RBI single, giving them the lead trot to Big Red, Tigers and would maintain it for the rest of ' " the game. . Johann Weber take it one game at a time." Walt Samson '06 picked up the loss Voice Staff Writer The words of the players regarding for the Scots and even though seven the NCAC ring true, and certainly the runs were scored on starter Anthony Victory proved a lot harder to come women will have to step it up to make Trapuzzano '09, only two of them by this week for the women's Softball the most of the rest of their season,

were earned. team (12-19-- 1, 5-- 7 NCAC), which which includes a double header The Scots gave Ohio Wesleyan a dropped two straight double headers. Wednesday April 26 against Case

taste of who is the best in the NCAC They lost 4-- 9 and 4-- 7 to Denison and 0-1- 5, Western (results were unavailable at

on the previous day, belting six home 1- -9 to Wittenberg. These games fol- press time) and their final conference runs towards their 16-r- un decision. Jon lowed a split to Allegheny College, with games Saturday, April 29 against Oliver '06 was lights out once again, the Scots winning the first game 4--2, Kenyon College.

going six scoreless innings before but losing the second 2-- 8. This is a Strong performances across the allowing three in the seventh. tough position for the Scots, who only board for Wooster helped them win Q Swearingen belted two home runs have one more conference doubleheader, their first game against Allegheny, and with five RBI's, he was joined by Mike Barone '07, Dan Skulina '08, Kapferer and Enos each with one a piece. Last Wednesday, the Scots took on

Heidelberg and went down 3-- 0 early only to rally back in the bottom half of the third to take a 5-- 3 lead and never

en-ro- ute ' looked back ------to a convincing Second baseman Mike Barone '07 fires a ball in towards 12-- 5 win. Adam Samson '08 went seven home plate last week at Art Murray Field. For the season, innings giving up two earned runs. The Scots lost their second straight Barone is batting .356 (Photo by Jeremy Hohertz). decision to Div. I foe Kent State 1-- 12 on Chris Sweeney does not come out until May 3. Wednesday. They travelled to The game was always close, as Ohio Muskingum yesterday, however, the' Sports Editor . Wesleyan started with a four-ru- n first results were not available at press time. i

Ohio V . Wesleyan seems to be a thorn inning fueled by a grand slam only for Wooster now looks ahead to a busy : ...-;.- in Wooster's side, now that they have the Scots to tie it back up in the second. week as they have the NCAC semifinal upset another Scots' athletic team that Wooster then grabbed the first lead series tomorrow, hosting the NCAC went into the game ranked number one of the game in the third with Kurt West runner up Wittenberg at noon. Pitching standout Alii Hall '09 has been impressive for the in the nation. The Scots' baseball team Kapferer '06 belting his 16th home run Each semifinal is a best of three series Scots this season with a 4.47 ERA (Photo by Jeremy Hohertz). fell to the Bishops 10-- 8 on Sunday after of the year, leading all of Div. III. with the third being played on Sunday handing them a 20--4 beat down the Shaun Swearingen '07 added to the lead at noon if necessary. Each game will be against conference powerhouse Kenyon. certainly these weren't absent against previous day in Wooster. with a double that drove in a RBI. nine innings. "They have upset us three; years in a Denison or Kenyon. Against Denison, The Scots now stand at 33--6 overall, However, the Bishops would get one NCAC East runner up Kenyon takes row. After our experience last year7 of Kelly Robinson '06 hit a two-ru- n single, 15-- 1 in the NCAC east division. The ' back in the bottom half of the third. on the West champion Ohio Wesleyan losing home field advantage for the which coupled with a triple by Molly loss, snaps a 16-ga- me win streak, and Ohio Wesleyan took back the lead in in the other' semifinal. The semifinal tournament because of them, I don't GafFney '08 to make a valiant comeback could jeopardize their number one the fifth off of a two run homer going winners will go to Wittenberg this think anyone will take them lightly," attempt. The second game against ranking in the nation. However, the up 7-- 6. But Oliver Enos '09 tied it back year for the championship series on' said Angie Triplett '06. Denison was held even by Wooster, Scots have plenty of time to put the up in the sixth with an RBI single. ' May 5 and 6. The championship is the As tough of a position as this is for until a three-ru- n seventh inning for loss behind them because the next poll The defining inning of the game was same format as the semifinals. the Scots, victory against Kenyon could Denison. Losses may have been marked get them a spot in the tournament. for Wooster, but there was no shortage Lacrosse upends OWU to win NCAC 'The rest of the season will be tough. of the team unity which had been lead- TJjere is not one team we can overlook. ing the women to victory previously. Ohio entered the tied everyone else that we should have Our conference is so even talent and is chance Michelle Erickson .' Wesleyan game Saturday their to prove last for the lead in the conference and the been ranked number one in the pre- ability wise that it will come down to week was just a bad week for Wooster, Sports Editor , , . v , game would decide the regular sea-stSffcTeftfo- amp season NCAC polls at the beginning the wire for the top seeds. We have to by defeating Kenyon on their home turf. " '' A "the"' showdown'1 with ""Ohio I i Wesleyan loomed jlst a 'Week Away,' ' The Scots struggled through the

the women's lacrosse team knew first half. The team fought to over- nv VT-- 1 they had to defeat one more confer- come an intense and often inappro- V .. ence opponent to set up the intense priate crowd along with the frustrat- showdown. Their opponent was the ing play of the Bishops. Entering I.: Kenyon Ladies. The Scots did not halftime Wooster found themselves take much time to assert their domi- facing a 2-- 4 deficit. -- nance, as they possessed an impres- Wooster regrouped in the locker 1 sive 1 1- -3 halftime lead. The team room and came out and dominated a v went on to a convincing 18-- 9 victory. the second half. The team came out Leading the way for the Scots was -- firingjcoring three consecutive Megan Sward '06 and Helena goals to bring the score to 5-- 4 before Iaquinta '06. The two combined for the game finished with back and 13 points, seven from goals and six forth goals from both teams. The from assists. Iaquinta, who had Scots however proved too much for scored her 100th goal against the host team to handle as they f Oberlin the previous weekend, added grabbed a 7-- 6 victory. another three goals while Sward "The OWU game was amazing. threw' in four. Carly Carey '09 and They were frustrating to play against r Hilary Darragh '09 combined for because of their style of play and seven goals, Carej recorded four their fans but we finally rose above while Darragh recorded a hat trick. it and played at our level not theirs. "The freshman really stepped it up We were losing at the half and just which showcased our depth as a came out in the second half and com- team. The team played amazing pletely dominated. We never did not Lauren DeZellar '08 charges down the field against Denison last weekend. The Scots beat together. We finally realized we think we were going to win," said Ohio Wesleyan Wednesday to claim the NCAC regular season title (Photo by Jeremy Hohertz). needed to stay level because we have Iaquinta. "We did a great job of definitely been a second half team," holding the ball, most of their shots of the season." week. Over the last three conference ference opponents, St. Vincent and said Iaquinta. "Against Kenyon we were on fast break and we did not Official stats were not available at games Sward has recorded 10 goals Seton Hill. The games will serve as finally played both halves. We also allow their offense to get in a groove. press time. Harrod reported that and eight assists. Her offensive pro- final tune-u- ps for the NCAC confer- had great draw controls and found Nicki Hunt '06 had some awesome Iaquinta scored several goals while duction ranks at the top of the con- ence tournament May 5-- 6. Official our composure throughout the saves and Joanna Harrod '06 had Allison Harrod '06 also recorded a ference, she leads in points scored seeds for the tournament will be game." some awesome interceptions, she goal. and assists per game. announced later this week or early The game officially set up a show- played amazing. We really pulled Also this week Sward was recog- The Scots will spend the weekend next week. The team is likely to face down in Delaware. Wooster and together as a team and proved to nized as the NCAC player of the in Pennsylvania facing two non-co- n Denison in the first round. Mellott, van Horn lead Scots at OWU SAAC hosts annual ice cream social T5" Shabad Thadani was the scores at the top for the Scots. into the top five. Brandon Tylka '06, Van Horn was the epitome of consis- normally the Scots' number two play- Sports Editor tency, carding back-to-ba- ck 74s en er, had an uncharacteristically sloppy Led by Andy van Horn '07, the route to tying for ninth overall with a round of 90 at Dornoch, but bounced College of Wooster's golf team two-da- y total of 148. The score back with a 77 at Oakhaven to tie for repeated its performance from the Nye marked a one-stro- ke improvement for 76th. Erik Shoger '08 and Sean Glaser Invitational, soaring up four spots on the junior, and with the NCAC cham- '08 rounded out the starting lineup for the team leaderboard to take seventh pionships this weekend, he looks to be the Scots with scores of 162 (85-7- 7) at the Ohio Wesleyan University in ominous touch. and 169 (83-86- ). Strimer Invitational last weekend. "I hope I can continue to stay con- "The four other guys going to the While the team dropped ten strokes in sistent this weekend and shoot some NCAC tournament, myself, its second round of the Nye, it good scores. It's hard to play consis- Brandon Tylka, Jim Ipema, dropped sixteen strokes, a remarkable tently well in golf, but I'm staying Erik Shoger and Matt Mellott all Horn-Ma- I number, in the second round of the optimistic," opined van tt did well at OWU. feel like we're all Strimer Invitational. The tournament Mellott '07 gave van Horn a peaking, we played well in the second ' 1 V hI " J was eventually claimed by the host lot of support over the weekend, card- round at the Strimer, and we're hoping Bishops, in what was the final tuneup ing a total 154 (78-7- 6) to tie for 27th to carry that over." said van Horn. before the conference championships. overall. The tournament marked a Among the individuals that compet- On Saturday, the Scots scored a 320 personal comeback for Mellott, who ed for the Scots, Jim Ipema '08 high- was left of the the their with a 75-7- 9 on the par-7- 1 course at the Dornoch out starting lineup lighted performances Country Club. Sunday was a com- previous weekend at the Wooster to tie for 27th. Ipema's performance different story for the team, Country Club. The rest of the lineup looks to have given Coach Danch quite pletely Lauren Merriman '09, Jason Greenwald '08 and John however, as they carded a 304 on the struggled somewhat on Day 1 at the a headache selection for this weekend's Scots in a NCAC to be held at MacVarish '09 enjoy some delicious ice cream at the par-7-1 Oakhaven Country Club Dornoch course, leaving the championships, free course. Wooster's Sunday score was T--l 1 position halfway through the the Windy Knoll Golf Course, to be Wired Scot on Tuesday night, courtesy of the Student Athlete field. a deficit that proved be hosted in the fourth best team score of the tournament, to by Wittenberg University Advisory Committee (Photo by Mac Buehler). What change much, howevw, innunuounUl)le in their quvnt to break Springfield, Ohio. didn't I 8 Friday, April 28, 2006 The Wooster Voice thriller Nicholas Holt to immediately call a serve out and the and we can't do that against any team be favored. Unfortunately the match was BRING IT ON, officials refused to make the call. Voice Staff Writer The it Denison or Wittenberg." anything but easy. could Lords not recover and Grab and The momentum did carry into the The Scots began by losing the dou- HUH?!?! week 8-- This the men's tennis team had D'Augustine got the 6 win. singles events against Kenyon as the bles point again; with Grab and I write the Sports Boxers because I it all: a win, a loss, a and win nice confrontation While the was it did not Scots lost every match in straight sets D'Augustine once again picking up a am a sports fan. Even when I make even a hero. 0-- The Scots entered the change the fact that the Scots had once for a 7 loss to bring their losing streak meaningless victory in third doubles. fun of certain sports and give them a week looking to turn it around with The Scots fired back with wins in the hard time, I still appreciate the hard playoffs approaching and the team on a top two spots from Will .Morrison '07 work and skill that goes into them. three confer- game losing streak only and Ted Hickey "07. Grab also won That is why it kills me to write this foes ence Kenyon and Wittenberg left quickly in the 6th spot. Unfortunately column, because I am going to be cut- on the schedule. Dave.Albrechta '07 (7-- 4 in second sin- ting down on a sport that people

four-ti-me Unfortunately for the Scots, the 1- v '.Mi' gles while -3 in lower seeds) and Tim already bad talk enough cheerlead-in- g. defending NCAC champion Wyatt '06 could not come through at Now, I wouldn't usually do this, had Kenyon Lords other plans. Things the four and five spots, leaving the score but I had a bad lixked for promising the Scots early as tied with only D'Augustine's match in experience with r all three doubles games were close early, the three spot left unfinished. some of our very with first doubles even owning a lead. After losing the first set, things own cheerleaders However it could not last as first and looked bleak. The second set went to a this weekend, ' second doubles have -- . collapsed as they tense tiebreaker, but D'Augustine man- which has forced often done this season, leaving the third 7 aged to win to stay alive and force a my hand. Ahead doubles team of Grant D'Augustine '08 third set. D'Augustine has struggled of time, if you nickcross and Pat Grab '09 competing only for this season when matches went into the enjoy cheerleading pride. third set, going 1- -4 on the season as or are a cheerleader, you should not The match with one of the got nasty well as three losses in a row going into read any more. I apologize to those Kenyon atten- Dominik 4-- 3 players drawing negative Jeremy '09 has posted a record so far this sea- this weekend. However this weekend, cheerleaders I am friends acquain- tion from the Wooster home crowd. son for the Fighting Scots (Photo by Jeremy Hohertz). with the match as well as a winning tances with. This is not aimed at you Things only when got worse Kenyon regular season record on the line, and I would never intentionally insult won the sixth point after they called a again lost the doubles point, a problem to four. mood also did The not improve D'Augustine came through winning, 3-- 6, your sport without provocation. ball that was clearly in out to take the that has plagued all season. Brian as 7-- (7-2- 6-- them D'Augustine and his opponent in 6 ), 2. So, last weekend there was a good lead 6-- 4. Behind in the set, '07, next the Ebbitts a regular at first doubles third singles had words for each other "It felt good to keep my cool and pull deal of partying and whatnot going Scots managed "to their compo- regain addressed the problem, "When your several times. it out for the team." D'Augustine said. on in and around my beloved sure as a served doubles' muttering D'Augustine teams can't get that first point Few thought the losing streak would The Scots will move on to the NCAC Kenarden Lodge. It was a good time. an ace to the 5-- 6. Karma it bring score to puts a lot of pressure on our singles continue headed into the Wittenberg tournament this weekend, where they People were hanging out with people then struck the Lords after they failed players to turn that momentum around match, where Wooster was highly will face Wittenberg in the first round. they don't usually get a chance to socialize with. For example, I went Scot tennis over to the Xi Chi party on Saturday Dale shatters school record at Kenyon night ... which was BUMPIN'!!! I had a blast, man. I'm not even kid- '09, who Dan Kremer ' Dale won both the shot put day was also a thrower, a two-tim- e win- ding at all. Those guys Unow how to loses both Voice Staff Writer and the hammer throw. Her toss of 94 ner, and a record setter in the tiammer' party. Anyways, there were new faces a feet, 8 inches in the hammer throw set a throw. Rick Drushal '07 set a school for everyone. My good friend, Scotty Jessica Sender Katie Dale '09 became the first new school record. Dale also performed record in the hammer throw with a toss Voytko, wanted to take advantage of double-eve- extremely well in the discus, as she fin- 125 feet, 10 inches. Voice Staff Writer nt winner for the of the situation and make some new . ished second with a toss of 102 feet, 5 Scots this season, she Surprisingly though, the record was friends. Although socially awkward With tough competition and close as inches. only good enough for third place. His at times and known for having a man-cru- sh sets, the Wooster women's tennis claimed f?e top spot in the shot team Another star freshman for the Scots, two first place finishes came in the shot on Tom Port, Scott had good came away from John Carroll put well throw Ali as as the hammer Drushal '09, continued to amaze as put and discus. Drushal tossed the shot intentions. He walked up to a girl University with an 8-- 1 loss. Joanna at the Kenyon Invitational. In well on Saturday. Drushal, one of the put 46 feet, 8 inches, and the discus 138 and said, "Hi. I'm Scotty Voytko. '07 Tysko got the only win, defeating best and pole-vault- ers pinning the hammer throw hurdlers on the feet, 7 inches. Pleased to meet you." I know, I know. JCU's Elizabeth 9-- 7. Spirk Allison team, added another event her reper-.toir- e, event, Dale to Marco Garcia '06 also had an excel- Huuuuuuge dork. Nevertheless, he Dupuis '08 and Alison Inderfurth '06 also set a new as she finished first in the javelin lent day in the field, as he finished third was very polite and I would like to 94 feet, inch- gave the competition a run, but fell school record of 8 1 1 with a toss of 98 feet, inches. Also in the discus throw with a toss of 127 think he was kind of trying to be short, losing 8-- 6 and 8-- 5 respectively. es, breaking previous mark the performing well for the women in feet, 7 inches. Another strong perform- funny with his wording. To his dis- Emily Alward '06, Kimberlee Rankin set in 2005 by an astonishing throwing events was Victoria Peterman ance in a throwing event belonged to may, this girl's response was, "I'm a '08, and Melissa Levenger '06 rounded eight feet. '09, who finished directly behind Dale in Steve Zumbrun '08, who finished sec- cheerleader. You should know who I out the top six singles spots, all falling the shot put, hammer throw and discus. ond in the javelin with a toss of 133 am." I would have laughed my ass of to their opponents. i Last the Saturday, at Kenyon In other events, the women took feet, 1 inch. if she had been joking ... but she In doubles action, the competition at Invitational, the pole-vau- Wooster men's and home first place in the lt and In running events, the men had two wasn't! She seriously thought that number one was hard but the 400-met- er fought, women's track teams had their finest the hurdles. Drushal's suc- very strong showings in the 5000 someone should know her name duo of Tysko and fell, 9-- 7. Dupuis of the 0-m- losing meet season, in second 1 eter finishing cess did not end wh the javelin, as she meters and the 1 hurdles. because she is a cheerleader at At number two doubles, Inderfurth and first respectfully. For the men and garnered a second first place finish in Matt Jensen '08 finished third in the Wooster. That would be like me, and Alward also solid 400-met- er put forth a effort, women, the day belonged to the throw- the all-st- hurdles, finishing the hurdles with a time of 15.51, and when I was an ar benchwarmer 8-- losing 2. The final doubles ers, as Wooster accumulated first-pla- ce pair of five course in 1:07.61. Jill Berner '06 fin- Taylor Delhagen '06 finished second in for the Scots' football team, telling and 8-- 0. Levenger Rankin lost finishes and two school records in ished first in the pole-vau- lt, clearing a the . 5000 meters with a time of people that they should know ME. W(X).ster's 2-1- . ov erall record falls to 7. throwing events. 1 1 The dominating per- height of feet, 1.75 inches. 15:42.73. All I did on game days was eat the The Scots are seeded seventh for the formances brought the men's and Other top performances for the Next Friday will be a homecoming candy that my friends and I had put NCAC tournament this weekend. women's finishes teams their highest of women included a second place finish in for the Scots, as they host their second underneath the pads in our pants. Wooster looks to improve upon last the solid field year against a of NCAC the 1500 meters by Katie Wieferich '07, meet of the season. The Wooster clas- Don't worry. It was all wrapped and years conference showing, where they and OAC competitors. and another second place finish in the sic serves as the final tune-u- p to the sanitary. I think we had lots of sweet finished sixth, after falling to For the women, the multi-eve- top performer on 5000 meters by Ashley Zervos '07. NCAC nt championships tarts and, tootsie rolls. Oddly enough, Wittenberg. the day was freshman Katie phenom For the men, the top performer on the April 29-3-0. the cheerleaders were the ones who had put the candy in our lockers. Interesting ... So anyways, why Lacrosse rests, recovers, demolishes Oberlin would we know who this girl is? That's a serious question. If anyone and closed the 10-- 0 AndyBoylan half with a lead. can give me a good answer to that In the Voice Staff Writer third quarter, Scot attackmen question, let me know. Shawn Handy '06, Hassan, and Chris V My beef with cheerleaders doesn't After more than a week without a Vaccaro '07 all scored the their third end there. I, also just trying to be game, the Scots' men's lacrosse goal of the hat-tri- ck team game, giving each a nice, had been introducing myself to came out strong Wednesday afternoon for the match. In the one defensive a variety of people, including tennis against the Yeomen of Oberlin College. lapse the for Wooster, of game the and baseball players. They were all in The meeting was a lopsided affair as the Yeomen put in their only goal of the my lounge, so I figured I should at Scots dominated almost all aspects of game, sneaking one by goalie Jon Baker least try to meet and greet. I the game. '06. approached a girl and introduced Scots goalie Matt Biester '08 said Oberlin was silent for the rest of the myself, and asked her name. She going into the game, "We have had game as the Scots had their way for the asked if I played lacrosse and I eight days since our last game to fix the rest of the with a final game score of answered affirmatively. Immediately, little tilings that have left us on the 19-- 1. she responded with, "Yeah, you're short end of the stick. I feel confident At midfield, Chris Curran '09 had 2 sketchy. I'm from Durham. I know going in to our last 3 games. Their out- goals and 1 assist. Cole Simmons '08 all about lacrosse players." Oh yeah? come could be the difference between a chalked up 2 goals and Ben Abbott '07 Well I've seen Bring It On and Saved trip to the NCAA tournament and sim- tallied 2 assists. Attackman Connor by the Bell, so I know all about cheer- ply playing for pride.J Hannan '08 finished with 2 goals and 2 leaders and how stupid they are. It's The "little things" seemed taken care assists and Eric Shoemaker '07 scored I a pretty ridiculous claim, but I just of on Wednesday as Scots opened the his 2 goals of the game in the fourth -- v want to return the favor. I also was game shutting down Oberlin's offense, quarter. 7 informed by an unnamed friend, that putting up 5 goals of their own and Close losses to Denison and Ohio I'll just call Andrew Otto Etter for out-sh(x)ti- ng the Yeomen 17-- 5 in the Wesleyan left the Scots' with a losing anonymity, that one of these girls first quarter. record in the NCAC and an overall refused to bong a beer. "I don't have The story in the second quarter was record slightly over .500 (6-5- ). With' to BECAUSE I'm a cheerleader" was much of the same. The Scots began the the playoffs coming, the Scots must play the only excuse. Turn it down quarter having trouble on transition, at the top of their game for the rest of because you hate peer pressure or drive-from-behi- but the nd goal from the season if they want to contend for a Goalie Courter Shimeall '06 made a return to the net this don't want to get drunk or don't like I Iisham 1 Iassan.'07 at 9:56 put the Scots bid. Coming out and pulverizing week, as he posted a season-hig- h eight saves in twenty min- beer. Those are good reasons. back on track. From there they tallied Oberlin is a step in the right direction. utes in the 19-- 2 drubbing of Oberlin (Photo courtesy of OPI). Cheerleading is a terrible excuse. 4 more goals, out-sh- ot Oberlin 15-- 7, Head Coach Jason Tarnow, speaking Again, I apologize to the other cheer-

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