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Vol. XXI, Issue XI January 23, 2004 Profs utilize technology Revisions proposed By Justin Hart one of Blackboard users. News Editor He explained some ways in to SGA constitution which the faculty members Select faculty members at have put the new program By Justin Hart meeting on Wednesday night. the College have begun test- to use. News Editor After that time, the SGA will be ing a new online program "Some instructors will able to vote on whether to adopt from Blackboard Learning keep their grade books the new Constitution. Systems. With the aid of the here so students can see A draft of a possible revised Among some of the other possi- program, the nineteen facul- their grades all through edition of the Student ble changes which have been sub- ty members currently using the semester," he said. Government Association (SGA) mitted are several structural the system are able to man- "There's also a place for Constitution. SGA President changes to the SGA itself. age their courses and pro- us to share course docu- Aaron Applebaum '04, who Applebaum explained some of vide course information to ments and for me to post played a large role in making the the changes to the Senate that their students. assignments." proposed revisions, stated that the would be made by the new "Blackboard is referred to "I like it because here present Constitution is too vague Constitution. "Six secretaries are

as a course management , Graphic by Andy Whitmer everything that I hand out in its descriptions of different shared positions," said Applebaum. system," said Susan I can put in a central loca official positions in the SGA, so These six secretaries, whose Binkley, visiting assistant professor without having to learn web design. tion and it's available to them these positions have been positions are currently filled by of French and Instructional They can post assignments, set up throughout the course," said described in more detail in the the Direction of Publicity, the Technology Specialist, who helped discussion boards, create on-li- ne Shaya. "It's a very powerful sys- new version. Director of Services and the set up the program. quizzes, and even post grades." tem that promises to bring togeth- "You're going to have two VPAA, will serve as both senators "This means that instructors can "Instructors are figuring out how er a lot of the things we do." weeks to look over this," and cabinet members. organize all of their web-bas- ed to use it, and so are students," said Applebaum said to the SGA resources and tools into a website Professor of History Greg Shaya, See "Blackboard, " page 2. members at the weekly SGA See "Constitution, " page 2. Custodial under direction of housing By Elizabeth M. Miller Custodial services. custodians didn't have as much Asst. News Editor : For the past year arid a half, opportunity to take ownership custodians worked in teams and about the facilities," said Brown. On Jan. 5, The College of divided their time primarily Custodian Dorris Ratliff, who Wooster's administration began between academic buildings and has been employed by the College

implementing changes that restruc- residence halls, a change that . for the past year and a half, said, tured the Custodial Department came about the last time the "Now I'm in one place. I know into three divisions: Armington department was restructured. what I'm going to be doing all of L T Physical Education Center (P.E.C.) The shifts for most custodians the time." She added, "I like the Custodial, Academic and began at 4:30 a.m. and ended at hours better; I get more rest."

well-understo- Administrative Custodial and 12:30 p.m., Monday through "I think it's sort of od Residential Custodial. Friday nights. that change brings concern. Director of Residential Life The current shifts for Change brings questions. There and Housing David Brown is now Residential custodians now begin was a Tot of that. I know from in charge of the Residential at 8 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m. hearing the feedback that the staff Custodial division. Academic and Administrative that have been working in Brown said that late last semes- custodians work third shift 10 Residential Life and Housing, ter, Vice President of Business p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday through and Finance Bob Walton and Thursday evenings. See "Custodial, " page 2. Dean of Students Kurt Holmes The P.E.C. custodians primari- made a decision to reorganize the ly work second shift, from 5 a.m. custodial services of the campus. to 1 p.m. State of the Union "They received the custodians Brown said that the changes C' -- ? that pretty well had been assigned effective on Jan. 5 brought the to their building, but they had department back to the place it See page 3 for student reactions to Address. - .'' other responsibilities, too. was a year and a half ago. . - I Those were second shift custo- Th6 changes are "an organiza-

i -.- .'- - , ...... - -. .. .. dians, so that was no change tional benefit in service that was See page 5 for student col- . Venice Swigart , who has workedfor custodial for three years, is just who they report to," said lost in the shifts that we have had umn about the Address. responsible for cleaning halfofLuce Hall (Photo by Pamela Miller). Julia Wertz, Director of for the past year and a half The News 2 Editors: Christopher Beck Justin Hart Asst. Editor Elizabeth M. Miller McFarland Prez calls for moire detail in SGA New tech lectures Constitution CD , utilized continued from p. 1 .

This dual role is meant to bring Blackboard the Senate and Cabinet into a continued from p. 1 closer connection. - IS The new Constitution would Media Technology Manager increase each class's representa- Anthony Liccardi discussed how tives to four students each in the the College came to discover the Senate, so that the number for Blackboard Learning System. each class would be equal. "Within the upper levels of the In addition, each of the five College . . . there's an interest in umbrella organizations on campus finding Web portals and course Club Sports Council, Cultural management systems," he said. Council, Publications, Wooster Liccardi explained that several of Activities "i Committee and the other schools which officials Wooster Volunteer Network SGA president Aaron Applebaum '04 (right) presents a from the College have visited would each have a representative revised version of the SGA constitution to the Senate on already have their own such sys- in the Senate. Applebaum said Wednesday evening (Photo by Christopher 'CB' Beck). tems, and the College leadership that this was expected to "really became intrigued with the possibil- make the Senate representative of include guidelines for funding except for those for first-year- s, ities of this technology. After look-- , the entire student body." and elections as well as various would be moved to end of the ing at some of the companies that The revised Constitution would memoranda and descriptions of spring semester. produce this software. Director of Ian McFarland, visiting make it easier for the SGA to Standing Committees. In this way, the majority of the Instructional Technology Phil profrssor of Religious review documents for possible Elections would also be greatly SGA members would have taken Harriman chose the company Studies, delivers the first in a approval as constitutional amend- changed in the revised office by the start of each new Blackboard Learning Systems. series of lectures entitled ments. Such documents could Constitution. Senate elections, academic year. "The College purchased a trial ver- "Liberating Religion" (Photo sion of the software," said Liccardi. by Annie Kiss ling). This trial edition provides a basic Custodial is now under housing version of the program for a one-ye- ar period. the same We can really ganization as a tool for expediting mission. "Wooster decided to purchase News Bdef custodi- to Custodial communication between plan together to respond the program last year, and got the issues," Brown. continued from p. 1 al staff and resident directors. said system up and running at the start Instead of having to work "Some people like change, of this semester," said Binkley. On Sunday, Jan 18, at many of them are happy about the a some people like change through chain of command don't "The Director of Instructional approximately 1:40 a.m., the shift change. The previous shift before messages could be relayed whether it's good or bad. It's Wooster Fire Department, Technology, Phil Harriman, had been four in the morning until from custodians to resident assis- like moving. Campus Security worked with Vince Discipio, the and the First noon, and several of them have tants and directors and vice versa, If you've had a household, Team network manager, to set it up. It's a Responder were called to said to me that they appreciate the new structure simplifies tthe together for a number of years, a rather complex system, so many respond to fire alarm in having a shift that allows them to process by eliminating some of you decide 'Okay, we're gonna Holden Hall. It was determined other people had a hand in it, too." have more of a regular routine," the steps. move.' Well, getting all that stuff that the- - fire was started by a "We're going to keep said Brown. "In this case we might have a loaded up, getting to your desti- cigarette Blackboard." Liccardi said. "As far thrown into a trash In addition to hoping to resident director and a custodian nation is sometimes chaotic. can. No injuries occured a as we know, it's here to stay." as increase morale and personalize who are both working for the However, once you're in place, result the fire. Liccardi stated that any faculty of the service provided by custodial they both are then you begin to see the same department, fruits of member who would like to partici- The Club Sports Council employees, Brown sees the reor-- working for the same goals, under your labor," said Wertz. will hold an open meeting on pate in the program can request Mon, Jan 26, at 8 p.m. for all their own setup. "At this point, club sports to discuss funding RON'S ColoRShop we're not turning down faculty," he Mm Mmwum't l Stmmtm 1mm Opm mtm for the current and Fall 2004 I said. Harriman was unavailable for semesters. Artist's Supplies CUTONV comment. ACAPUICO Jie There is an at-Iar- ge seat MMAKA Shack available on Campus Council. Student BAHAMAS Any interested student should m0 Disccunt nOBJOA Now Open Fridays a submit letter of intent to '0 1 a.m. Aaron Applebaum, President of until Malsos' FamDy Restaurant 330-262-5- ttmdemU C-10- 171 CO.W. SGA. 95 Pizza Fries Shakes Coffee I0fifaa nw bow md. faculty wMM. 3,000 AD I m( Downtown Wcoster unrr li . SAMVICM Next to Admissions on Pine 154 W.Liberty St 330-264-88- 00 The Voice, Friday, January 23, 2004 3 State of the Union Around the Comer

Bush addresses war, economy, health care Friday, Jan. 23 By Christopher Beck education policy by calling his No Loungin in Lowry, Lowry "American this evening is a nation called to Child Left Behind Act a success. News Editor Lounge, 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. great responsibilities. And we are rising to meet "By passing the No Child Left them" -- George W. Bush Behind Act, you have made the 2004 Studio Art Faculty President W. Bush George expectation of literacy the law of Exhibition and Possibilities delivered his annual State the of can press on with economic American servicemen and women our country. of Prints opening reception at Union the address. During growth, and reforms in education are deployed across the world in We are providing more funding Ebert Art Center, 5 p.m. to 7 roughly one hour speech, Bush - and Medicare or we can turn back the war on terror. for our schools a 36 percent p.m. focused on the military actions in to old policies and old divisions," By bringing hope to the increase since 2001. We're requir- Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as said Bush. oppressed, and delivering justice ing higher standards." July for Kings, 10 p.m.. the economy, education, drugs Bush began his speech by to the violent, they are making Bush also touched on more contro- Underground. health and care. expressing optimism . about the America more secure," he said. versial areas. Bush called for the All these topics were seemingly state of the nation. Although questions have been defense of the "sanctity of marriage." Mateer Movie, 7:30 p.m. setting up the platform for his "America this evening is a raised about Bush's economic He also stated that religious charities presidential campaign. nation called to great responsibili- policies, he stated that the econo- should receive social service grants for Saturday, Jan. 24 "... we face a choice. We can go ties. And we are rising to meet my has improved, "Americans are die government forward with confidence" and them," said Bush. proving once again to be the hard- Also in attendance were notable Mateer Movie, 7:30 p.m. resolve or we can turn back to the Bush cited success in Iraq and est working people in the world. guests such as the President of the dangerous illusion that terrorists conveyed appreciation to the The American economy is grow- Iraqi Governing Council, Adnan Award nominees needed .are not plotting and outlaw troops. "As we gather tonight, ing stronger," said Bush. Pachachi and New England regimes are no threat to us. We hundreds of thousands of Bush also defied critics of his Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady. Campus Council announces that it is taking Students react, respond nominations for its annual Campus Council Leadership By Danny George responses from the crowd. award. Nominations are due Chief Staff Writer At the conclusion of the Feb. 6 and applications can President's speech, leaders of the be obtained from Bob Rodda, sponsoring groups moderated an rroddawooster.edu. The A crowd of nearly 90 students open-flo- or discussion, giving stu- award is open to gifted sen- packed into Lowry Pit on Tuesday dents a chance to speak on an iors who have offered dedica- evening ' to bear witness to array of issues ranging from the tion to student leadership President Bush's State of the content of the President's address positions during four years at Union address. to the chances of the Democratic the College.

The gathering was co-sponso- red hopefuls in next fall's election. by Peace by Peace and the "I thought the President's College Democrats with the intent speech was pretty predictable he Reslife deadlines approach of broadening students' awareness focused on the usual canned Feb. 6: Applications due of current political issues and stuff," said Jeremy DeGroot, '06. for Permanent Charter jumpstarting dialogue on campus. "I was surprised by the atten- Programs, Language Suites, "The main goal of the function tion his faith-base- d initiatives ClubSection Housing, Single was to create more political got, but I did like what he said Room Housing and Off-Camp- us i i - - -- . i. - Re-ent- - - - knowledge on campus and pro-- about the Prison ry Act," - J Living. " vide an environment that allowed a DeGroot said, referring to the Students gather to watch the State of the Union Address in free flow of discussion in response President's proposed initiative to Lowry Center (Photo by Caroline Hotra). Feb. 13: Applications due to the State of the Union," said expand job-traini- ng and place- Chemical-Fre- e Option and Doug Palmer, '05, Vice President ment, provide transitional hous- Middle East. again Christian," said Koeningsberg. Quiet Option of the College Democrats. ing, and help newly released pris- Many in the crowd responded "Since we're living in a reli- As the crowd took in the oners receive spiritual mentoring. to the President's repeated refer- gious country, I can see why oth- Feb. 16: Applications due President's speech which lasted Brandon Tylka, '06, thought ences to his Christian faith. ers would be appalled." for Volunteer Program just over an hour some audience that the President's speech was "I think what he did was make Erin King, president of the Houses. members fidgeted uneasily in their aimed "straight at his campaign religion a campaign issue that's College Democrats was dismayed chairs, letting out occasional groans for re-electio- n." going to need to be talked about by Bush's address, but pleased Feb. 20: 'Decisions return or peels of laugher in response to "I think of Bush as being a very for the rest of the year," said with the student turnout. for for Permanent Charter some of Mr. Bush's assertions. closed-minde- d individual. Adam Koenigsberg, '06, who "As expected, he put every Programs, Language Suites,

5-year- In particular, the president's Basically, he doesn't realize that urged those on-ha- nd to support issue in -old terms: 'good ClubSection Housing, Single comments regarding health care, what he says is an imposition of North Carolina Sen. John and evil', 'thugs vs. god guys," Room Housing and Off-Camp- us Homeland Security, corporate western values on other coun- Edwards as the democratic candi- said King. Living. scandals, democracy in the; tries," Tylka said, in reference to date in the next election. "But it was great to see so many and care about Middle East, and the sanctity of Mr. Bush's comments about .: "Bush wants to set religion as a people show up marriage drew especially derisive :' spreading democracy through the main issue because he is a bom- - what was being said." Viewpoints 4 Editors: Matthew Foulds Nathan Small Voice Editorials Mysterious toilet vandal flushes again Represents the opinion of the Voice Editorial Board To the editors, and through cracks in the floor next morning three more plumbers This letter is an appeal to a male itself, until it drips down onto peo- came in to clear the obstruction. As student at the College. For more ple, books, rare manuscripts, and a result of these repeated incidents, Try College counselors times now than I can remember, other materials on Lower 2. the College is paying to have a we've had a problem in Andrews When someone noticed the water metal fabricator create a drainage Oftentimes, when the stress of work, or any other aspect of our Library. Someone flushes balls of in the hallway, Custodial Services system that will be mounted above current lives becomes too much, we often feel as if we have paper towels down one of the toilets were called in to vacuum it up. the Special Collections shelves nowhere-t- o turn. With their families ofen far away, and the potential at the south end of Andrews Most recendy, three custodians under the drain pipes so that leaking of revealing their inner-feelin- gs to their friends a bit too frightening, Library. Eventually these towels, were called in at night They vacu- waste water will be directed into a students may feel they are left with few options. Happily, thanks to which don't dissolve, get stuck in a umed up more than 60 gallons of barrel. But College staff will still the Student Wellness Center, students now make a free appointment trap in the drain pipe under the floor foul, dirty water and then emptied it have to be called in after hours with a trained is counselor. All you have to do call the Wellness of Andrews Lower 1, right above into toilets at the other end of the (which is when these incidents usu- Center and make an appointment with a man or woman of your the locked Special Collections building. A plumber was called in to ally occur) to prevent damage to choice. After doing so you simply show up at our designated time shelves and the public Government assess the situation. He decided to other materials and to avoid the and retire to a private room where you are free to discuss any topic Documents shelves on Lower 2. close all the restrooms at the south danger of contamination of people you wish that might be bothering you. In addition, all conversations Then, whenever anyone at the south end of Andrews until the next day. studying near the leaks. Obviously, are kept completely confidential. So the next time you're down, end of the building flushes a toilet, A total of five members of the all this costs a lot of money that take advantage of one of the College's best kept secrets. the waste water backs up out of the Library staff, plus one spouse, came comes from the tuition and fees floor drain in the restrooms on in to rescue materials and get people paid by every student Andrews Lower 1 and onto the away from the leaks. They had to My appeal to whoever keeps Blackboards all the rage floor in and outside them. Then the wear protective gloves and boots in doing this is, please stop. Despite all technological advancements and the seemingly nec- water runs through cracks in the order to keep the possibly-toxi- c Damon D. Hickey essary role that technology plays in contemporary education, there joints where the walls meet the floor waste water off their own skin. The Director of Libraries will never be a substitute for the interaction between students and professors. However technology, when used properly, can assist regarding sexual policy and drastically improve the learning experience. The pilot Confusion assault Blackboard program has the potential to increase that interaction Last semester, Campus Council only: The Student Wellness Center edition for this year? Does the between students and professors by allowing assignments, formed an Ad-ho- c committee to instead of Hygia, Safety and committee still meet? The student announcements and even discussions to be posted online. With this discuss the College's policy Security instead of Security. The body knows nothing of how this program, classroom learning would no longer be limited to the regarding rape, sexual assault and most revised part of the whole manu- - process has been going on, or even actual classroom. Professors could instantly communicate with sexual misconduct Comprised of i al was the if it still is going on. their classes and share information without wasting time and members of administration, faculty "Categories and Surely, there is a reason behind paper. We applaud the administration and professors for taking the and a few students, it was charged Definitions of the decision to make so few clar- initiative to test this new program. We hope that all classes will with the task of reviewing the pol- Sexual ifications or changes. There is no soon utilize Blackboard and further improve the academic experi- icy, detemiining if changes should Misconduct" good reason for. secrecy. The ence at the College be made, and returning to Campus the Ohio discussion about sexual miscon- Council with recommendations. Legislature had duct and the College's policy Today, some twenty weeks later, samdorrance changed some toward it doesn't revolve merely the Dean of Student's Office of the criteria around students either. Every JHE OOSTEROICE announces through WHN this and sentencing guidelines since person who is employed by the week that "Responding to Sexual 1994. Most shocking to me though College, stud- Editors in Chief every person who Assault: A Resource Manual, was the complete deletion Eliza S. Cramer and Pamela J. Miller of the last ies or teaches or is involved in 2003-200- 4" is now available five pages for the new version. In Managing R. athletics is touched by sexual Editor: Andrew Waldman Wph Administrator Associate Editor: Sarah E. Core online on the College Website, and these pages could be found a bibli- misconduct and assault. is Nancy Dujmovic That Chief Staff Writer: Danny George on hold in several places on cam- ography detailing books, videos and why it should be the College's Chief Staff Photographer: Jeremy Hohertz Circulation pus. When did all this happen? articles relating vio- News Editors: Christopher Beck M.n.y of magazine to first priority to involve as many Ronny Ewanek Justin L. Hart I myself am involved with the lence against women, domestic vio- people as they can, and not to Assistant News Editor: Elizabeth M. Miller Ad Student Rights Coalition, and we lence, rape and racism, men's rape turn away people who seek be Viewpoints Editors: Matthew Foulds M.iupr to Erin Plant Nathan Small spent last semester bouncing from education, male survivors, and gay involved. We as a campus com- Features Editors: Erik Shilling one person to the next every time and lesbian focused material among munity have missed a tremen- Chaz Fischer we were told that it would not be others. Why wasn't this kept? A&E Editors: Kara Barney dous opportunity to build better Elizabeth Weiss www.wooster.eduvoice possible for us to participate with I urge everyone to check out the understanding and communica- Sports Editors: David Murray the committee, or that we had policy at Oberlin or Kenyon. They tion between each other. The Photo Editors: Caroline Hotra 'Denotes Member ofthe Editorial Board come Annie Kissling to the wrong person. In are both online. Kenyon, whose administration might have come Cartoonist: Will Torres Denotes Member ofthe Executive Board October, we heard that the policy is my personal favorite, is to see students as more than lazy review was sitting in the conducting a review of theirs as whiners if they opened their eyes. 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C-3IS- Sam 7. be hx 7r aeoner Irara. Ihr Colsrge of Woorax. 1189 BcaM Ac Bos Wooaler. OH safiAI. Phone: 33CUS7.2$a4. Office hoars edition just made available. and the policy clearer? Is this copy Dorrance can reached an; Wiihn ijei.s tram 2 ID 5 pjn. Most of the differences were syntax of the resource manual the final atSDorranceWooster.edu The Voice, Friday, January 23, 2004 5 Offensive stand-u- p To the editors, consent. If it was a joke about a I have been thinking about a female having sex with a man and joke the comedian Dan Levy made then flipping him over and insert- since his visit at the Underground ing an object into his anus against on Oct.28, 2003. 1 first mentioned his will, I do not think the males in my concern in Evulva, and since the audience would laugh. have been approached by several Why did more girls not protest, " females suggesting I write an edi- or get up and leave? Part of it was torial for The Voice. The joke was the setting. A comedian is not sup- " " slid in during a series of jokes posed to be taken seriously, and I about new sexual positions. It was can enjoy a politically incorrect about a friend of the comedian's joke as well as the next person. I ., telling him about a new sexual did not write this sooner because position, called the dolphin. The I, too, was scared of being labeled move consists of a guy having as a person who cannot take a vaginal sex with a girl, arid then joke, who looks for things to be flipping her over and having anal offended about, or who is close-mind- ed sex with her, causing her to make and judgmental. That is squeaking noises (similar to the not who I am, and that is not what noises a dolphin makes). I, this is about. Further, I want to although disgusted by the joke, make clear that I do not blame " nervously laughed since, I have W.A.C. for bringing this comedi- been questioning my reaction. an to campus. However, in light I have no problem with individ- vof his sexist routine here, I hope uals defining their sexuality in any W.A.C. will not bring Dan Levy joke like the one made by Dan adults in such close proximity sexual history with her partner, her --simply way they choose, it was not the back to campus. I also hope they Levy is all right. I am guilty of already laces any college culture "No" means just that anal sex that offended me, it was will look at tapes of comedian's sending these mixed messages as with sexual overtones, and we "No?" And no means Stop. Period. to be the fact that it was a joke about prior routines when possible, -- well apparently, because I did not should discuss sexuality and all All women have the potential "vamps," depending rape. And rape is not funny. The since obviously rankings of come- get up and leave that night, but by the issues that are related to it. "virgins" and just as all term 'flip ber over' makes the dians can be very unreliable. writing this I feel I have set the However, that is possible to do on one's perspective, the potential to be "play- female sound like a piece of meat, This is something that needs to record straight to a degree. without alienating either sex, and men have ers" or devoted boyfriends. People not a person, and imitating a be said not just for myself and for When different contexts can without adding to a living situation cannot be categorized so easily, females' noise of shock (not pleas- other females, but for males as completely change the boundaries that seemingly condones date behavior, or current ure) when being raped is not well. No wonder males have no of what is acceptable and what is rape. When will we, as a society, and past behavior with a partner, is still not humorous. Just because a female idea what is considered socially not, of course a male is going to be get past our Madonnawhore com- to blame, judge, or rape. wants certain physical intimacies acceptable to do or say, and what unsure of what to do or say in any plex? When will we realize that a license does not leave her body open for is considered sexist, when we send new context that might come regardless of a female's sexual his- Leah Koontz '05 any use a male desires, without her mixed messages like saying that a along. Just the number of young tory, and regardless of a female's Bush is bold embodiment of a "strong" Union fin- To the editors, scription drugs to senior citizens, confident agenda. His agenda the current federal deficit in half ward and see that it is indeed it is Congress "The state of our union is confi- and reviving an economy which includes a diverse variety of issues, over the next five years. Now the ished. Whether the pork-barr- el in the tax permanent, dent and strong." President Bush, had been stalled to one which has ranging from creating job educa- spenders making the cuts do theirs. the Patriot Act, continu- in his address to the combined seen the greatest increases and pro- tion plans to increasing employ- Congress will have to renewing the job market, houses of Congress and the ductivity and GDP in many years. ment in industry, matching immi- President Bush also attacked those ing to strengthen seek to the threat interna- American people, was the embodi- At a time when the pathetic field grants with jobs to better integrate in Congress who would combating of the Americans. He tional terrorism abroad, his speech ment of just such a union. He pas- of Democratic candidates can offer them into our country, and provid- raise taxes of us when the that the mission of sionately stated the progress that little more than pessimism and ing greater healthcare benefits for reminded all of that was a reminder on the current Bush administration is not the United States has made in the anger. President Bush offered an many Americans. sunset provision the tax-cu- ts expires, there As President Bush begins last yean success in convincing unapologetically bold agenda. He The President has planned these round of complete. a very significant tax ' his campaign for reelection and our Libya to abandon its weapons of did not shirk from attacks on the initiatives while keeping to an will be on all Americans. country enters a pivotal election mass destruction program, creating No Child Left Behind and Patriot increase in the federal budget of increase Bush directly challenged year, great progress has been made. higher standards for education Acts, but confronted them head on. under four percent. He asked the President make those tax cuts This country is strong, unified, under the No Child Left Behind This is a President who is proud of Congress to take responsibility for Congress to its own actions and be wise with permanent, ensuring that no and making powerful strides into Act, liberating an oppressed people . the legislation he has created and, American will have their federal the future. and capturing the evil dictator rightly, believes that they have the money of the American people. that it taxes raised. Saddam Hussein, increasing the made America a stronger and bet- President Bush understands Unfinished business was the Michael J. Ruttinger '05 safety of American citizens from ter state. is the tax dollars of the American country theme of President Bush's State of Co-Chairm- an the threat of international terror- Nor will President Bush allow people which make our his in the Union message, and he issued a College Republicans ism, passing a health care package the upcoming election year to run, and he has done part which will cut call to all Americans to step for which provides affordable pre divert him from an ambitious and preparing a budget Features 6 Editors: Chaz Fischer Erik Shilling Lecture discusses charter schools By Chaz Fischer many critics questioning the via- - educational options, including, said. Supporters of charter There are some at Wooster Features Editor bility of such academic institu- - "giving better opportunities for schools also claim that students who agree that charter schools tions, which are free to develop low-inco- me students," Burnell with more choices have greater augment problems within pub- The 2004 Faculty at 'targe their own curriculum. A motivation to suceed lic education community. lecture series began on Tues., charter school can be in school. "Why should we fund inde- Jan. 20, exploring the contro- focused on a specific Burnell also present- pendent contractors when our versial issue of charter schools. area, such as science or ed the common views schools are falling apart? Barbarra Burnell, an eco- music, or can it offer a held by opponents of Competition based legislation nomics professor at the broad educational using charter schools. Critics will not work," said political College, presented the debate new approaches. claim that the opportu- science major Christopher for and against charter schools The argument support- nity to attend charter Laubenthal '05. in a lecture called: "Improving ing charter schools asserts schools is not equally However, Burnell admitted JPublic School: Are Charter that competition can be available to all low-inco- me that there is still more data to Schools the Answer?" an impetus for improved students. properly assess the benefits of In her lecture, she focused academic performance. Additionally, the charter'schools. on how various states design Charter schools are financial impact . on "I'm not a total pessimist," charter school policies and how given greater freedom school districts created said Burnell. charter schools influence the to develop innovative by the decreasing stu- The next faculty at large lec- performance of traditional pub- new educational tech- dent funds has an ture will-- be Tuesday, Feb. 24. lic schools. niques due to lax adverse affect on the The lecture will be "From She explained that charter restrictions, encourag- schools that would nor- Manager to Visionary: The schools in Ohio's largest eight dis- ing public schools to mally utilize these funds. Secretary-Gener- al of the tricts are "in the same boat" when improve in order to Burnell did not seem United Nations," presented by it comes to their failures. "In compete for students. to support charter Assistant Professor of Political Ohio, it doesn't make a whole lot Charter schools are school policies, claim- Science Kent Kille in of economic sense, but more seen as a way to Barbara Burnell, economics professor at the College, ing, "I don't think it's Severance Hall. political sense," said Bumell. encourage failing lectures to a full house in Severance on Tuesday. something that you The presentation will begin Issues regarding the accounta- schools to improve and (Photo by Sajal Sthapit) should let to market at 11 a.m. and will be open to bility of charter schools have allow students better forces." the public. MLK, Jr. Day: A Legacy of Action By Nathan Small had welcomed us. Next, ing. The Second Baptist Church hope and a warning of disaster. day off." Viewpoints Editor Reverend Priscilla Jackson read Choir sang two songs: "We Shall Much of their brilliance is in their Well, Wooster knows; MLK part of Dr. King's Nobel Peace Overcome" and "Over My Head." implicit questions: will we stand day is a regular class day on cam- Prize acceptance speech. "Sooner Both were beautiful, expressions for justice or sit in the face of pus, though there were several had gathered in Trinity or later," she began, "all the peo- -' of the same spirit that stood and oppression? What kind of world events throughout the , week United Methodist Church to cele- pie of the world will have to dis- still stands against oppression do we want, and more important- focused on either extending or brate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s cover a way to live together in everywhere, elegies only as they ly, what kind of world are we celebrating Dr. King's legacy. life and lasting legacy. The peace, and therefore transfer this pertain to individuals and institu- willing to work for? I was fortunate enough to night's sermon was delivered by pending cosmic elegy into a cre- tions infected with the need to Reverend Trimble also spoke attend one, a workshop enti- Reverend Trimble. ative psalm of brotherhood." subjugate fellow forms of life. with clarity and precision about tled "B-eyon-d Complacency His was an audacious attempt; Reverend King makes particu- The College's own Reverend the meaning of Martin Luther and Conflict." Many attendees personally greet and gain a rap- lar use of 'Elegy: defined as "a K.P. Hong then read the short but King Jr. day. "This was never valued the workshop's empha- port with well over 100 complete- song or poem ... expressing sor- powerful piece of Dr. King's, intended to be a day off," he said, sis on openness in helping ly new faces, in four words or row or lamentation ... for one entitled "A Network of reiterating, "Let me say it again, less. Perhaps through divine who is dead." 'Cosmic elegy' then Mutuality." In it, Dr. King again this was never intended to be a See "King Jr." page 7' intervention Dr. Julius Trimble would be a global funeral song, stresses the essential bond of succeeded where most might fail; according to Dr. King's appraisal humanity a bond that is repeat- "Hello saints," boomed his voice. of the future. The other, "a cre- edly ripped asunder whenever TRY QVTS HOT WINGS Unsure, audience members mere- ative psalm of brotherhood" envi- humans oppress other humans. ANP BURGERS ly murmured. "Hello sinners," sions its polar opposite, the eleva- "We are caught in an inescapable GEAT said Trimble and the slightly less tion of humanity into a caring network of mutuality, tied in a ISsfr AFTER THE GAME saintly among us laughed. Thus, community. To which eventuality, single garment destiny. J$ of I duly distinguished we sat back to elegy or the elevation, are we Injustice anywhere is a threat to ACj ajo oomt roacst nmcs await Dr. Trimble's sermon enti- closer today? Perhaps we should justice everywhere." tled "Living Before You Die." all ask .ourselves this question These are just snippets, single Earlier, the Reverend Roger while there is still the chance. sentences that by themselves CW. B0RGERSTE1NPS IS LOCATED AT 35f WiST LIBERTY ST. Knight, in whose church we sat, After Reverend Jackson's read clearly convey both a message of DOWNTOWN WOOSTER 330-2M-faZ- fe3 The Voice, Friday, January 23, 2004 7 IA mi me gusta El Canelo! King, Jr. remembered Luther King Jr., stood for action. By Erik Shilling served with mozzarella on meal. The rest was just guess- King, Jr. "What, group have you joined," Features Editor refried beans, spiced rice, and an work. I piled the refried beans continued from p. 6 asked Dr. Trimble, "What have assortment of ancillary vegeta- and mozzarella, rice, a mixture you done with what you have?" The interior of El Canelo is a bles, including lettuce, tomato, of lettuce and avocado, and them work through issues of Well, what have we done? The menagerie of mass-produc- ed finally a spray of limejuice on insecurity and discrimination. usual answer: not enough. Went restaurant furniture from year's Restaurant one of the tortillas. I cut some However, some of us felt it was to a couple protests, wrote a cou- past: the walls lined with booths steak to add to the already for- too temporizing in its insistence ple articles, raised our voice in appear to be from that salvaged Review midable mound. On recognizing every view as class or in public a couple times. Rax; the reproduction Mexican To my surprise, the ad hoc "valid" no matter its conse- Thinking deeper though, this art hanging on walls paneled and avocado. steak soft taco I had formulated quence. As Reverend Trimble answer itself is not enough. We with plastic bricks; a dining It was served to me within ten tasted extraordinary. It tJozed said, "I know it is not just when can't do enough at least until like one a I table used at church minutes would say, just long with flavor and exotic strength. there are children starving. I don't we're dead. I don't know what fellowship dinner. enough to write down some I could taste the salacious steak need an explanation why this is enough is, but that doesn't mean The inauthentic design, how- notes and eat the chips and salsa, and the light sprinklings of not just." I'm afraid to act. ever, unwittingly hides the culi- which were admittedly bland. lime, the dry lettuce and the Dr. Trimble spoke of King's As Christine Lafferty '07 said, nary treasure hidden in the The servings were exception- - watery tomato, the rice and the short life: college at 14, Ph.D. at "W e can see all the problems, kitchen, refried beans. the age of 26, Nobel Peace Prize talk about them, have great dis- only hinted Somehow, the at 35, an assassin's btUlet at the cussion but then afterwards noth- at by the ingredients that age of 39. There must have been ing gets done." After hearing Dr. are Taco Bell precious little rest and relax- Trimble speak she and a friend smells mainstays formed ation squeezed into that time- found material on the PBS web- of taco an intense synergy line. Why celebrate the man in a site with little known facts about shells and that that fast food mistaken manner? race. They promptly printed a hot salsa chain cannot hope Too often, "We worship King passel of copies and posted them and flimsy, to replicate. instead of God," isolating Dr. in the quintessential "high traf- simmering Occasional King as "a social icon" or "freez- fic" area: bathroom stalls. "It tortillas. offers of more ing King on the Lincoln wasn't enough" Christine said, Everyone drink accompanied Memorial." If anything, Martin "but it was a start." that comes the eating of my is immedi- meal, as I finished in New ately given a utterly satisfied. Summer Jobs England basket ' of The best part of this story is the Exciting employment Make a difference in the tortilla price, with opportunities working with lives of children chips and an entries ranging oversized from $4 to $8. To youth ages 8-1- 6 in Develop leadership skills tub of medium-fl- the dismay of Connecticut's finest resident while working outdoors avored some, this loca- pa camp. Positions available for the summer salsa to tion of El Canelo Meet new friends from (there are three for counselors, unit co- around the world The others) does not ordinators and specialists in location in the service was serve alcohol, Great quick and only fountain many areas such as Foothihsof the efficient, drinks and coffee. waterfront, horse riding, Berkshires, close to New partly owing El Canelo is a mountain biking, ceramics, York City & Boston to the dearth good restaurant Highly competitive camp of cus- for family from theater, music, sailing, and ' wages tomers, but out of town, system- leading adventure trips. also to the -bucking col- lege students Erik Shilling '04 has many more friends than this photo indicates. He CAMP JEWELL YMCA the who want to eat of still enjoyed the atmosphere at El Canelo. (Photo by Cha: : Fischer) On Campus local and for waiters. Thurs.4Fri.Jan.29 4 30 The wait- cheap dates. Cwej large. only, I open until ten most ers, like the exquisite dishes ally For myself It's Stop by and visit our table in the ten-thir- ty on week- served, act as a heavy counter- was given four plates: one for nights and LowryHall weight to the inauthenticity of the steak, one for the generous ends, making it convenient for Between 9am and 5pm your surroundings. They speak portion of extra vegetables, those later-than-usu- al dinners as well. Spanish behind your back as well, another for the soft tortillas, and Visit our web site at www.ghymca.org ; and not just while asking your yet another to mix the three If you drive North on Beall And click on Camp Jewel order. Some phonetic spellings together. I felt a bit selfish tak- Avenue it is approximately two Contact us at camp jewellghymca.org so much the dishwash- miles up Route 3 North.. Try it; for the Spanish are given in the ing up of Or . menu for the uninitiated. er's time, but nonetheless I dove you might discover that P0 Box 8, Colebrook, CT, 06021 Wal-ma- rt I ordered the Steak a la in and was not disappointed. Wooster is more than just (888H12-CAM- P Tapiquena, a thin, moist T-bo- ne So I had the tools to make a and Longhorn. Arts and Entertainment 8 Editors: Kara Barney Elizabeth Weiss Upcoming Concerts Faculty work featured in latest exhibit Guided By Voices 124 forms in the rough stone, which Little Brother's By Samantha Ferm speaks process and change Columbus, Ohio Voice Staff Writer to and gives a ... link with the past," said McMahon Students have a unique oppor- According to McMahon, there Linkin Park with P.O.D. tunity to see professors' is great emphasis placed on the 125 their work showcased in the newest "physicality the sculptural Nationwide Arena of exhibit at the College Wooster object and the ability of that Columbus, Ohio of Art Museum in Ebert Art Center. physical structure to The "2004 Studio Art Faculty cate meaning," which is brought Exhibition," located in the out in his work. Hey Mercedes ? Sussel Gallery, features the work Milligan, who teaches 125 T of four professors from the Art Photography at the College, T Lime Spider tar Department, including the sculp- combines both photography and Akron, Ohio ture of the Walter D. Foss painting in her work in order to Visiting Assistant Professor of create a sort of visual diary. Her inspired by her Sarah Brightman Art Elizabeth Dooher, Adjunct pieces, childhood in rural central Ohio, allow her 127 Professor of Art Keith McMahon; mixed media photog- to reflect on the conflicts in her Schottenstein Center Briget Milligan. Grape Tomatoes" Mixed media, photo emulsion, wall- raphy by Assistant Professor of life as well as to recreate memo- Columbus, Ohio paper. 2003 (Photo by Miller). Art Bridget J. Milligant; as well ries for the viewer. Pamela as numerous drawings by Adjunt "Photographing what is still Professor Art Kathy Harlan. there is a way for me to tell myself fessor of art. The main motivation According to Hults, one of the Ani DiF ranco of Dooher, who graduated from that this is where I come from,' behind the display was Hults' goals of the exhibition is "to 131 Wooster in 1997, is this is who I am," said Milligan. History of Prints course. show the great variety of ways Denison University currently and A second exhibit, "The Students in the class will make prints can be made, the diversity Denison, Ohio teaching Intermediate Advanced extensive use of of their visual appearances, the Ceramics, as the exhibit as a subjects they address and their well as resource, and will functions in society." O.A.R. -- will run until Introduction - make presentations Both exhibitions 131 . - to Sculpture. on the history of Feb. 29. There will be an open- Promo West Pavilion Her pieces printmaking later ing reception on Friday, Jan. 23 Columbus, Ohio are made with in the semester. from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with a variety of Prints by a vari- gallery talks by the faculty artists ety of well known from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Dropkick Murpbys materials, "Music in the Galleries," featur- 204 ranging from artists, represent- organic and ing a variety of ing performances by David a - Club Lag . , . I artistic move- Gedalecia, professor of history, Pittsburgh, Penn. abstracted T'v. clay to steel, ments, are being and Charlene Adzima '05, will plaster and showcased. Artists take place on Thursday Feb. 12, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Jonny Lang bronze. featured include ' The museum is open Tuesday 206 According to Francesco Goya, Dooher, W a s s i 1 y through Friday from 10:30 a.m. Promo West Pavilion her pieces are Kandinsky, Pablo to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday and Columbus, Ohio inspired, "by Picasso and Robert Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

, . .. , . ... tmm m i n i . ..r. ht ... an impulse, Rauschenberg. For more information on the Art ' you Museum and current exhibits, Better Than Ezra instinct, or Keith McMahon "Floor Biomorphic Forms 30, 56, 61 Sandstone. "Whether visit 207 intuition. My 2002 (Photo by Pamela Miller). are interested in work draws fine prints or just Ohio State University want to see a con- Columbus, Ohio attention to cavities, impressions, husks and Possibilities of Prints" is currently cise summary of art spanning a shells, which serve as the evi- taking place in the Burton D. significant period of time, this SEATTLE'S T dence loss." The are Morgan Gallery. Spanning 500 has something Staind of sculptures exhibition for 209 related to each other through their years of printmaking, this exhibi- most everyone," said Kitty shared impressions of "desires, tion contains over sixty prints McManus Zurko, director and Friday 9:30 A J. Palumbo Center vulnerability and isolation." from the College Wooster Art the Art Museum. Common Country Pittsburgh, Penn of curator of McMahon's background in Museum's permanent collection "For general visitors, it is an Saturday 9:30 biology has played an infuential as well as several prints loaned excellent opportunity to see and Myere - compiled from Malcolm role in his work. The carv- from outside collections. All study the evolution of, and dif- www.pollstar.com stone of hand-picke- cover ings, which resemble fossils, are the prints were d and ference between, printmaking $3.00 charge inspired by "embedding the organized by Linda C. Hults, pro techniques," said Zurko. 330-262-29- 98 The Voice, Friday, January 23, 2004 New film minor being offered the scene. By Elizabeth Weiss fessors use film regularly in their malized film studies program. Uncle Jesse is missing A&E Editor teaching. "Students didn't have training to do "I use films in my Russian his- analysis at the Junior and If you were anything like me as episode. The entire time I was From silent films to MGM tory courses, often to show people Senior I.S. level," said Durham. a fifth grader, you looked forward watching, I couldn't help but movie musicals to modern day what some of the things we study That sentiment was echoed by to Fridays for one reason. And no, wonder why the producers special effects masterpieces, film in books look like and also to pro- many faculty members. "There it wasn't because you didn't have didn't include a token nerd for has captivated audiences and vide some insight into how was no regular way for people to go to school for two days or guaranteed laughs. You know? scholars alike for the past century. Russians view their own history," ... to go about engaging with because cartoons were on the fol- Like an insurance policy in case Starting next fall, students at the said Associate Professor of film as a medium across disci- lowing morning. No, you looked the laugh track failed and they in-dep- th College will have access to an History Peter Pozefsky. "Foreign plines," said Terry Rowden, assis- forward -- to actually needed the studio audi- course of study in film films are one good way to get stu- tant professor of English. Friday because ence to laugh? thanks to the newly approved Film dents to begin to appreciate other Rowden is also the advisor to the it was TGIF The worst show in the new line- Studies minor. cultures and how people in distant Multicultural Film Society. night two up was by far, "Hope and Faith." A film minor has been in the countries live their lives and think In response to such exten- hours of family Apparently Kelly Ripa wasn't works for the past 25 years. Carolyn about the world." sive campus interest in film, friendly televi- making enough money just by act- Durham, professor of French and The use of film is not limited to the Comparative Literature sion every ing in the popular soap opera "All karabamey Comparative literature, is chair of the history department, however. Curriculum Committee again Friday night . My Children" and hosting the hit the Comparative Literature "I regularly assign both fictional proposed the minor. This time, starting at 8 talk show, "Live with Regis and Curriculum Committee, which pro- and non-fiction- al films together however, the College had the p.m. Well, I've got news for you, Kelly." So ABC hid to write a sit- posed die new minor. According to with prose narratives in a course resources available to make the folks. The ABC television line- com for her to star in as well. The Durham, five professors from dif- that inquires into the ways that program feasible. up beloved by elementary best part is, now matter what ferent departments first proposed a narrative form shapes our under- With so many professors schoolers everywhere is back, show she's on, she always plays film program in 1978. Since the standings of the real world," said already incorporating film into and it ain't pretty. the same character the blonde. initial proposal there have been Debra Shostak, professor of their courses, the new minor is Now, before you start thinking Yet she's still no substitute for several more attempts at creating a English. Shostak, a member of the essentially "codifying a minor that I'm a total loser, let me explain TGIF's original blonde, "Step by film program at the College, but Comparative Literature already exists," said Durham. how I came across this little bit of Step's" Suzanne Somers. All in significant obstacles always stood Curriculum Committee, is also The new minor does bring information. It was the last Friday all, there was little worth remem- in their way. In the past, renting teaching a new course this semes- courses from a number of depart- of Winter Break and I was stuck in bering about "Hope and Faith," and projecting films was an expen- ter about American cinema ments into a unified program. bed at home recovering from a unless you count Kelly Ripa's sive, difficult process, and the Student interest in film has also According to Durham, the new root canal. And as anyone who hideously ugly costumes. In fact, College simply did not have the been on the rise. Several students minor has at its core a set of cours- has just undergone intensive den- the show was so unfunny that I resources for a film program. . have designed special majors es in national film. "One of the tal work will tell you, the combi- would almost rather have another As technology has developed, focusing on film, and students distinctive features of the minor is nation of novocaine, nitrous oxide root canal than be forced to watch however, professors have incorpo- founded the Multicultural Film the wide range of offerings of and vicodin can sometimes cloud another episode. rated film into their courses more Society earlier this year. films from different countries and your better judgment which is And while the improvisational and more. This fall, 11 First Year Despite their extensive use of cultures," said Durham. why I found myself spending a "Life with Bonnie" wasn't pure Seminars included film as a major film in the classroom, many pro- While the minor is based on Friday night watchingTGIF. torture, it was certainly no match element of the course. Many pro fessors still saw a need for a for-- resources already available at the It's not something I'm proud of. for "Full House." First of all, there college, some faculty members see In fact, I would give anything to weren't nearly enough hugs. Or THE DAVE MATTHEWS COVER BAND it as an opportunity to broaden have those two hours of my life enough sappy music. Or enough LIVE IN CONCERT SATURDAY JAN.24 their teaching. Teaching in the back. And because I care so twins pretending to play a single music department does not offer much about you, my loyal character a la Mary Kate and him a regular opportunity to work Voice readers, I've decided to Ashley Olsen. The absence of with film, but Assistant Professor save you from wasting two hours Uncle Jesse, TGIF's resident of Music Peter Mowrey is still of your life. Because, quite heartthrob, was also deeply felt. excited about the opportunities frankly, TGIF isn't what it used to The two shows are eerily connect- ! offered by the new minor. "I hope be. The days of "Family Matters," ed though Bonnie hosts a to be able to participate in the pro- "Step by Step," "Full House" and morning show called "Morning gram by occasionally offering (or "Boy Meets World" are gone, Chicago," while Danny and

co-teachi- ng) a course more direct- replaced by "The George Rebecca hosted a morning show ly related to film, now that the Lopez Show," "Married to the called, "Wake Up San Francisco." minor is in place," he said. Kelly's," "Hope and Faith" and Maybe the new TGIF would be Students are also enthusiastic "Life with Bonnie." funny if I was still in fifth grade, about the new Film Studies "The George Lopez Show" was and I'm just getting too old to THE ROSE CONCERT HALL minor. "It's definitely something the only thing close to being even appreciate wholesome family 139 W. Liberty St., Medina, Ohio. that would interest me because remotely funny. And while the entertainment But I'm not about I'm a big film buff," said Dayna show centers around a small, to give it a second chance and risk Only 375 seats. Best venue in Ohio! Vimont '06. close knit, middle class family liv- losing the happy memories I have Full Bar service. Tickets $15. "I think it will spark some inter- ing in the suburbs, it was no still of TGIF. So I say, "Thank starts at 8:00 pm est in people," said Bethany no "Family Matters." I missed Goodness It's Friday," sure. And Show Cornelia '06. "I think it's good Urkel, with his glasses and his thank goodness I'm able to spend Information call: 330-864-RO- SE that we're bringing more suspenders and his pants wom up it at Happy Hour instead of SUMMIT diversity to the curriculum here to his chin. And I missed hearing, having to sit home in front of at Wooster." "Did I do that?" at least once per my television. , Sports 10 Sports Boxers Editors: David Murray Molly Rallo Sports Movies Swimmers heat it up

Whether it's Rocky, Bull Cool Runnings: (Leon, Doug E. By Jenny Eklund 5:18.10 and her second-plac- e fin- and Cam McBrearty '07 took Durham, Caddyshack, Happy Doug, John Candy) The movie is Voice Staff Writer ish in the 1650 freestyle at sixth place (57.01). The Scot Gilmore, or Major League, every- based on Jamaica's first ever 18:07.51. Holly Duff '04 also fin- divers also had a solid day, led by Todd Koenig's '06 double victory one has a Olympic bobsled team. The story is The Scot men's and women's ished third in that race at was runn- in the one- - and three-met- er dives. favorite clas- very heartwarming and funny at the swimming and diving teams put 19:16.16, while Clark er-up in with a Koenig posted scores of 171.30 sic sports same time. With everyone laughing their winter break to good use last the 200 butterfly and 192.30, respectively. movie to rum right in their face, the four men month. Escaping the frigid Ohio time of 2:16.41. a The Scots were back at their to. Well this from Jamaica who had never seen weather for the balmy Florida The men's team received swim- own pool the following weekend, week I want snow or ice till arriving in Calgary, sunshine, the Scots used their solid performance from its mers as well, facing Ohio to talk about teach the rest of the world what annual winter training trip to pre- Wesleyan in the erikshipe some of the Olympic competition is all about pare for the second half of their led by the 400 medley team of final home dual more under- The Sandlot (James Earl Jones) 2003-200- 4 season. Afteradomi- - meet of the sea- rated movies that do not make This movie is the most appreciated nating effort at their own pool at Sam Almy '04, son. After hon- everyone's classiclist. Here is my of the five listed, but it still does not the Wooster Invitational prior to Jim Gilchrist oring the team's list of the five most underrated get the credit it deserves. Any kid winter break, in which the men '04, Curtis graduating sen- sports movies of all time. that grew up playing sports with the placed third out of nine teams and Wolfe '04,and iors prior to the Kingpin: (Woody Harrelson, Bill rest of the guys in the neighborhood the women placed first out of Brandon DuGar start of the meet, Murray, Randy Quaid) Kingpin is will tell you that it was the best time nine, the Scots were off to train in '07. The relay both the the greatest bowling movie of all of their life. The best thing is every Plantation, Florida. team finished men's second in their and women's time. Of course it is great for one character brings something differ- Upon their return, the Scots Amy Clark '04 backstrokes her way to race, hitting the teams dominated reason, Big Era McCracken, ent to the table. Smalls is that kid faced off against Case Western victory (Photo by Jeremy Hohertz). played by Bill Murray. He is the that gets straight A's, but wants to wall in 3:56.02. the Battling Reserve University. The women ; " Other top per- Bishops in the antagonist that you cannot help but be accepted by the other kids took the meet, remaining unde- formers for the men's team water.. The men defeated OWU root for. Just looking at his hair and through playing baseball. Squints is feated after posting a 129-10- 0 who fin- 149-6- 1 while the women earned a facial expressions throughout the the puny kid that has a crush on the win, but the men lost a tough included Dan Noble '07, 200 freestyle as 133-8- 3 victory. Additionally, the end of the movie is enough to get hottest girl in school. Porter is the competition against the Spartans, ished third in the well as the 200 butterfly with men's team won 12 of 13 events you laughing out loud. There are chubby class clown that keeps you 137-9- 5. The women swept three 2:16.74, with nine 1- -2 finishes, while the also some classic quotes that will laughing every time something individual events and won two times of 1:57.41 and Almy a women won every event of the never be forgotten such as: "Hi... comes out of his mouth. And of relay races; Kayla Heising '04, respectively. also had taking and posted top-thr- ee sweeps not you... hi." "You're on a gravy course there is Benny "The Jet" Adrienne Smith '07, and Tanya strong day individually, meet fourth place in the 200 backstroke in four races. train with biscuit wheels, come on Rodriguez. The gifted athlete who Tarasenkov '04 finished 1-- 2-3 in For the men, Almy won both let's just have six or seven drinks plays the game like he was born to the 50 freestyle with times of (2:07.45). The Scot men also sixth-plac- play.-Thes- e third- - e the 200 freestyle and 100 back- and go home." This is definitely a friends have a summer 25.04, 25.58 and 25.91 respec- swept the through in the 100 freestyle. stroke races with times of 1 :57.94 must own movie that will make that makes me wish I could go back tively. In the 100 freestyle it was finishes third (51.86), and 57,94, respectively. Almy you laugh every time you turn it on. to the days when sports were for more of the same, as Sonya DuGar finished a the winning Necessary Roughness: (Scott fun, and the toughest decision was Tarasenkov '04 finished first at Wolfe took fourth (52.86), Clint was also member of (54.18), Bakula, Sinbad, Kid from Teen w hat kind of sandwich to make for 56.22; followed by T. Tarasenkov Nicely '05 finished fifth See "Swim"page 12 Wolf 2) Texas State is caught run- lunch. at 57.02, Gretchen Nofsinger '06 ning a dirty program so they are The Great White Hype: (Samuel in third at 58.29 and Lindsey forced to build a football team out L. Jackson, Damon Wayans) James Howell '04 with a fourth-plac- e of walk on students on campus. The Grim Reaper" Roper is the ; time of 1:00.84. The 400 medley The team has 13 players so they are undefeated heavyweight champion relay team of Kim Chambers '06, forced to play both ways at almost of the world. When interest in box-- j Liz Whittam '05, Amy Clark '04, GENERAL HUTRITIOri CENTER every position. This team features a ing begins to decline, Keverand and Heising earned a victory with 35 year old QB (Bakula), a DTOL Fred Sultan (Jackson) brings back a time of 4:08.95, while the 400 that teaches Astronomy (Sinbad), to the ring the only man to ever beat freestyle relay team also posted a Nutrition Innovation 150 Quality Checks Super Selection and a female kicker w ith a body to the current champ as an amateur, win over Case. Heising, Soitya Guaranteed Potency Nutrition Hotline die for (Kathy Ireland). "Irish" Terry Conklin. and Tanya Tarasenkov, and Smith Free Nutritional Information took that race in 3:48.04. Freshness Dating Nutrition Specialists Truthful Labels Where do they find these Chambers and Whittam both won individual races as well; ! We Want To Earn Your Business. people? Chambers was victorious in the 200 freestyle (2:00.02) and 200 DECEIVE OFF "Show me a man who is good backstroke (2:12.47). Whittam 's 2 a wins came in the 400 individual loser and I'll show you a man who medley and the 200 breaststroke, Got Yaw Era An Ora Ona posting times of 4:43.05 and is playing golf with his boss.5 2:33.70, respectively. Other top performers for the women's team 39S5BurbarKd h the 3-M-art Plaza -- Jim Murray included Elizabeth Roesch's '05 330-34S-12- 03 victory in the 500 freestyle at f The Voice, Friday, January 23, 2004 11 Women's basketball moving on up By David Murray to Allegheny 50-6- 3 and Kenyon closely followed Scots are in prime position to be Sports Editor 57-6- 4. The team lost two nail by Loehrke a serious contender in the NCAC. biters to the conferences two with 11.5. "It The team appears to be gelling The College of Wooster top teams, Ohio Wesleyan 62-6- 7, ml seems as though and coming together as a unit. women's basketball team started and Wittenberg 70-7- 8. every night a "I feel like right now we are the season with an undefeated Despite the teams losing record different person the most team oriented as we record and then the doldrums of in conference play, morale is steps up to the have ever been. Not only is that winter caught up to the team. still high among the players. task at hand and helping us now, but I look for it The Scots lost six out of eight, With their confidence rising, hopefully we to be an essential component as which landed them a record of the Scots are ready to gain can maintain the conference plays winds down," five wins and six losses. The revenge Witt and OWU. intensity and said Barone. against -- team quickly regrouped and win- "We've been playing pretty OK determination to At this point in the season the ning four of their last five games. well. We lost some close ones and go far in the con- Scots are two wins better than last The Scots pulled off a mirac- we'll get them next time," said r ference," said and more wins seem eminent. ulous come from behind victo- Sara Perry '05. Natalie Barone "Everyone has played well, ry oyer Grove City College on The Achilles heel for the '06. With the and we'll continue to work Jan. 19th. The team overcame a Scots appears to be their incon- potential for any together and get some wins," 13-poi- nt deficit with 13 min- sistency of ball control. The one of the play- said Perry. utes to play and outscored team has 343 total turnovers ers to have a high The Scots take on Denison 37-1- ' Grove City 4 the rest of the .which is an average of 21 per ; 4Ag Aft KrV,v. scoring game the University Saturday at 7:30 way to capture a thrilling 77-6- 7 game. If the team can decrease opposing team p.m. in Timken Gymnasium. victory. Carly Loehrke '07 led their turnovers their wins will has a tough the Scots with her 18 points dramatically increase. defensive deci Roomates Needed!!! and 10 rebounds. There are many positive sion in terms ot 3-- 4 bedrooms: $325person After this victory the Scots aspects of the Scots season thus Louttit '05 takes the ball to the hole scoring two of her wnich player to Corner of Burbank & Cohan are now in the heart of their far. The team has several players eight points against Grove City (Courtesy of OPI). whom they Includes all utilities

-- - Flexible releases North Coast Athletic that have the ability to be an . should concen Conference games. The team is offensive threat on any given ing the team was scoring with trate their defensive effort. Contact Scott Livingston 330-466-39- 3-- 4 in NCAC play with losses night. Michelle Hall '06 is lead- - 12.1 points per game and is As conference play unfolds the at 82 New IM sport kicks it Bruce Lee style By Molly Rallo edge of intramural sports, the IM student involvement has" helped increase in student participation. semester include kickboxing, Sports Editor program added an up to date to further create a venue for Emerson said, "After nearly bowling, table tennis, billiards, Website, with the help of Director socialization and fellowship in three years of working closely home run derby, and an all-da- y Answering the call for more of Web Services Peter James, athletic activities beyond the var- with coach Moore and the intra- track meet. Already a huge participation and visibility of which includes intramural stand- sity level. mural program, I have seen a success, kickboxing has seen intramural activities. Intramural ings, schedules,' handbook, roster "The increased publicity with drastic improvement in participa- 150 students participate in the Director Sieve Moore, along with and waiver forms, and important the new web site and display tion and interest in the intramural first night. student directors Drew Emerson contact information. case has increased participation. program this year." Emerson "We were pleasandy surprised '04, Kathy Powell '05 and Eric Powell said, "We thought it was Also, the new offerings have believes the greater number of by the huge turnout for kickbox- a big improve- been well received. Much cred- participants is a direct result, of ing. 150 students completely blew ment that stu- it must be given to our new ath- the incresQed outreach the pro- away our expectations. We hope dents could letic director, Keith Beckett, gram has emphasized over the by adding these types of new activ- now access who has provided excellent past semester. ities we can better serve the intc standings and leadership and direction. In Looking forward to this semes- ests of all students," said Seling. the rulebook, as addition, the efforts of James ter, the intramural program will To find out more informatic well as access and his staff have been extreme- again offer men's and women's on intramural programs visit t' the roster forms ly appreciated. Finally, the stu- basketball, softball, and ultimate helpful website at http:athlc online. It dent directors, Drew, Kathy, and Frisbee. New programs for this ics.wooster.eduintramuraIs. makes the Eric have done a wonderful job process of join- with all aspects of the program. Need some motivation to keep ing intramurals We are looking forward to your New Year's Resolution even easier for another successful semester of students." activities," Moore said. Maybe you could use a array personal trainer . The new intramural activity proves to be a kick with Additionally, Last semester an of sports over 100 participants (Photo by Jeremy Hohertz). a large display . including softball, flag football, AFAA certified personal trainer (10 yrs) Available to work with groups case illustrating tennis, volleyball, floor hockey,

3-o- (15 yrs) Consultations are free' intramural pro- soccer, and n-3 basketball, College coach Seling '05 helped to implement a partic- grams and results can now be saw 750 students and staff Collegiate Asst. professor of P E Affordable rates for students. successful Fall semester and look found in the lower level of, the ipate. Although there is no offi- (11 yrs) faculty. & staff to build on its success this Spring. Armington Physical Education cial data from past years, the num- To help improve public knowl-- . Center. A greater emphasis on ber is believed to be a noticeable Call Kim 330-262-61- 18 or mail kimngordihotmail.com The Voice, Friday, January 23, 2004 12 Scots by Tigers Team makes a splash tamed three-met- er dives (Koenig and By Michelle Erickson time. Their lead never fell below Matt Schlingman '05 led Swim Aaron Bergman '06). ten points for the twenty-on- Voice Staff Writer rest of the game. Wooster by contributing e continued from p. 1 0 The Scot women chalked up Midway through the second half points six dual-me- and rebounds. 200 medley relay; along with another et victory, sweep- The College of Wooster men's the Scots went on a thirteen-poi- nt "Against Wittenberg Matt was Gilchrist, Wolfe, and DuGar, the ing four races in the meet. The basketball team faced two confer- burst, Ryan Snyder '04 contributed very determined and our guards relay team posted a time of 200 medley relay team of Patti ence opponents on the road this seven points during that run. In all were able to get the ball to him 1:43.57. Almy was part of yet Ross '06, Whittam, Heising, and week. The Scots in good exe- position. He also another winning relay team later Tarasenkov won the race ( 1 :52.46), began the week cuted his very effi- all-seni- post moves in the meet. The or 200 while Chambers, Sarah Steele '05, when they head- ciently,'' said Moore. Tom Port freestyle relay team Almy, Mike Clark, and Smith finished second ed to Gambier, 06 lead the Scots with eight Moore, Gilchrist, and Wolfe, hit for the Scots (1:55.20). Wooster Ohio to face the rebounds, while Mitchell added the wall in 1:33.13 on their way had one more relay team in the Lords of twelve points and Blake Mealer to a win in that race. DuGar race as Jen Jenkins '04, Howell, K e n y o n ' '05 tossed in eleven, including joined Almy in winning two indi- Jess Metcalf '05, and College, and P- - Nofsinger three threes in the second half. vidual races as he won both the took third (1:59.75). then on Saturday Wittenberg now takes the lead 50 and 100 freestyle in times of In the individual races, headed to Sonya in the conference race. A 23.17 and 51.71. In those races, Tarasenkov a victory Springfield to took in the rematch between these two Moore and Wolfe were close face the rival 100 freestyle (55.58), while teams will take place February behind; Moore took second in the Smith (56.84) and Nofsinger Wittenberg 14, in Wooster. 50 free at 23.46 while Wolfe was (58.80) took second and third Tigers for the i The Scots will spend the the runner-u- p in the 100 with a place in that out right lead in race. The Scots also early part of the week gearing 52.18 finish. Adam Yack '04 and the conference. swept the 100 backstroke, with I - up for Hiram on Wednesday. Nathan Bray '07 traded finishes in The Scots .7. Chambers taking first (1:02.21), They will then entertain the 1000 and 500 freestyle, with Ross finishing second (1:04.91), emerged from : Wabash College in another key Yack taking first in the 1000 and Jenkins earning a third-plac- e the weekend game on Saturday afternoon. ' (11:11.40) and second in the 500 finish ( 1 :05.56). . Wooster 's with a 1- -1 "Heading into this weeks (5:27.70). Bray was first in the women swept again in the 500 record and sec- games, the boys are looking to 500 freestyle at 5:20.56 and second freestyle. Roesch brought home a ond place in the bounce back from the loss on in the 1000 race at 11:18.04. win at 5:24.42, while Kathryn conference. Saturday. I think they are deter- Andrew Nichol '07 completed a Lehner '07 came in second in Wooster raced mined and will respond very Scot sweep in the 500 freestyle, 5:49.46 and Elizabeth Herbert '05 past Kenyon but well," said Coach Moore. finishing third at 5:33.02. Other finished third (5:50.02). fell to Witten- Tip off on Wednesday is OS set top finishers for the men's team The Scots will travel this berg in a battle for 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 1- included -2 sweeps 100 for the top of the of the weekend to face Grove City 2p.m. Come and support the butterfly (Dan conference. Noble '07 and College on Saturday as the Scots as they look to regain the David Brumbaugh indi- The Scots '06), 200 women attempt to remain unbeat- lead in the conference and vidual medley (Gilchrist traveled to and en and the men look to improve repeat as conference champions. Noble), and both one- - Kenyon on the and their record even more. Wednesday and Tom Port '07 throws one down after a sweet dish beat the Lords from Ryan Snyder '04 (Photo by Jeremy Hohertz) decisively 81- - SPORTS DATA 64. Wooster struggled through a fifteen players saw playing time Mens basketball loses to Wittenberg Tigers 62-7- 2 despite 21 relatively cold shooting night, to during the game, nine of them were Schlingman's points. On another note, womens basketball defeats Grove City College 77-6- 7. UPCOMING GAMES be lead by Rodney Mitchell '04 able to put points on the board in and Kyle Witucky '06. Witucky the winning effort. TOT-F-G 3-P- T REBOUNDS FG-FG- FG-FG- FT-FT- and Mitchell combined for thirty-si- x Wooster then geared up for a A A A OF DE TOT TP A .Tannnrv 93rri 5-- 1- 1- 12 Rodney Mitchell 9 -3 -2 1 points, scoring 3 4 12 3 seventeen and big showdown at 0-- 0-- 2-- Mens and Womens conference 20 Kyle Witucky. 7 4 2 0 4 4 2 2 Indoor Track

nineteen 3-- 1- -3 2-- respectively. "Kyle and rival Wittenberg. Both teams 33 Tom Port. 9 2 2 6 8 9 6 Oberlin 6 p.m. Rodney played extremely well brought an undefeated confer- 42 Blake Mealer. 4-- 6 3-- 4 0-- 0 0 110 8-- 15 0-- 5-- 11 against Kenyon. They shot the ence record into the game and 52 Matt Schlingman 0 6 3 3 6 21 1 1- 0-- 2-2-- 10 Ryan -1 0 13 1 ball with a Snyder. 4 4 January ?4fn lot of confidence," were tp be 0-- 0-- 0-- vying the out right 22 Ryan Ridder...... 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 said Moore. 0--2- 0-- 0-- conference leader. After a hard 40PJMcCloud. 1 2 0 1 1 0 1 Mens Basketball vs Wabash 2 p.m. The Scots survived a slow start fought, intense game, the 50 Jeff Stevens 0-- 0 0--0 3-- 4 1 0 1 3 0 Womens Basketball vs Denison to lead by fifteen points at half Scots fell to the Tigers 62-7- 2. 7 p.m. Swimming and Diving TOT-F-G 3-P- T REBOUNDS Grove City 1 p.m. FG-FG- FG-FG- A A FT-FT-A OF DE TOT TP A 2-- $ 12 Molly Rallo. 6 2-- 4 3t 1 2 3 9 7 o 24 Lindsey Schaaff..... 5-- 9 3-- 6 2-- 2 0 5 5 15 2 January" 38th v 4-- 2-- 1- v 25 Natalie Barone 8 3 -2 2 2 4 11 3

n 2-- 1- 33 Michelle 9 0-- 0 -2 3 1 CO ni Hall...r. 6 9 5 Mens Basketball Allegheny 7p.m. 6-1- 1- 5-- u 42 Carly Loehrke 1 -2 10 6 4 10 18 2 Womens Basketball vs Allegheny o 0-- 0-- 1- -- 15 Mary Bell...:.. 6 3 -2 as 00 0 7 p.m. 2-- 22 Maria Gonzalez. 5 0-- 0 0-- O 2101 31104 1 32 Lindsey Easthon 0--1 0--0 0--0 Jannary 3 1st 40 Alexis Louttit. 2-- 5 0--0 4-- 6 3022005 8 8 2 ' 44 Jen 1- -4 0-- 0 2-- 2 1 Flavin 0 0 0 4 Men Basketball Earlham 3 p.m.