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SOA experts OWU scores draw crowd average on for vigil Students prepare SEI report to protest C+ an improvement By Michelle Rotuno- on last year’s D- grade Johnson Transcript Reporter By Mark Dubovec News Editor As a precursor to their annual trip to the Western Ohio Wesleyan received a Hemisphere Institute C+ grade on the Sustainable for Security Operations Endowment Institute’s (SEI) (WHINSEC) in Columbus, Green Report Card as an Ga., commonly known as evaluation of the university’s the School of the Americas environmental sustainability (SOA), several students commitment, an improvement took in authors’ views on from last year’s D- but behind the school. other schools. James Hodge and Laurie Anderson, associate Linda Cooper, authors professor of Botany- Microbiology and chair of the of Disturbing the Peace: Photo by Sara Mays President’s Sustainability Task The Story of Father Light pollution from a proposed development near U.S. 23 will distort visibility from Perkins Observatory, says professor. Force (STF), said the STF was Roy Bourgeois and the involved in providing more Movement to Close the detailed information to the SEI School of the Americas, Development hinders observatory over the summer. came to campus to “I think the C+ is a more teach students about the By Mark Dubovec pollution,” Hart said. “We have started initial conversations with appropriate reflection of the institution and what can be News Editor the observatory about this project.” interest in sustainability and done to shut it down. Many people in attendance expressed concerns about the the ongoing efforts to improve Cooper and Hodge told A proposed development along U.S. 23 at the Delaware Golf project. environmental responsibility the students the institution, Club could mean the end of astronomy at Perkins Observatory. Brad Haney, a volunteer at Perkins for the past 15 years, by many groups on campus funded by the United R&J Properties submitted a proposal to the city of Delaware said he found the development itself interesting, but its lighting than the D- we received last States Department of outlining plans to develop 73 acres of the Delaware Golf Club would affect astronomical capacity too greatly. year,” Anderson said. Defense, was renamed the into residential, commercial and office buildings. The plan is still “Anything that close to the observatory is simply out of the Senior Jack Stenger, student in preliminary stages pending approval from the Delaware City question,” Haney said. WHINSEC in 2001. member of the STF, sent out a Planning Commission and City Council and years away from Mary Abbott, a Delaware resident, said she was concerned Located at Ft. Benning campus-wide email with a link completion. It would involve rezoning between the city and three about the property values of neighboring houses if residential in Columbus, Ga., Cooper to the SEI’s report card. neighboring townships. buildings were constructed. “I think it’s important and Hodge said SOA’s goal Located next to the golf course, Perkins Observatory would Another resident, golf club member Rick Bidwell, said he is to train Latin American for everyone to be aware of not be able to operate effectively if the plan goes through, said didn’t like the reduction of an 18-hole course to nine. where our campus is at and soldiers to keep the peace OWU English professor and Director of Perkins Observatory “A nine-hole golf course is not a golf course,” he said. “It’s a in their own countries, but what’s going on,” Stenger said. Tom Burns. group of nine holes.” Bidwell added that the course was designed “It’s public knowledge, and they acknowledged, many “I have racked my brain,” Burns said. “But this close, any by famed golf course designer Donald Ross to incorporate the graduates are responsible everyone deserves to know.” kind of lighting will make work at the observatory very difficult.” natural terrain of ravines and hills and cannot be replaced. Stenger added the report for murdering innocent Burns said the proposed development would surround Perkins Burns, in an interview after the meeting, also said the land serves a useful database of civilians and noted public on all sides and create two types of light pollution: direct light itself had value. environmental information for figures. from any buildings and fixtures and light bouncing back off “It’s gorgeous,” he said. “If you’ve ever walk this land, it’s the university. “It’s startling that this moisture in the sky. beautiful. It wouldn’t have remained given the competition if it Stenger also said the task is still around in a country Both kinds, he said, would affect the night vision of weren’t so beautiful.” force has not yet met since the that says it cares about astronomers and render stargazing virtually impossible. At the meeting, Bob Harmon, professor and chairperson of publishing of the study but will human rights,” Hodge On Wednesday, Oct. 7, the City Planning Commission met Physics and Astronomy, said the observatory is a unique asset discuss it at the next meeting in said. to discuss the concept plan. City council member and planning of OWU. early November. Hodge said Roy commission chairperson Joe Di Genova said the meeting had the “We’re one of about 20 liberal arts colleges that have an The SEI evaluated 322 Bourgeois, a friend of highest attendance for a city planning meeting he’s ever seen. astrophysics major,” Harmon said. Harmon added the 32-inch colleges and universities his and Cooper’s who is Developer Jason Zadeh, a partner at R&J Properties, said telescope is the largest single-owned telescope by a university, and awarded points based featured in their book, is a he sees a lot of commercial value in the site, with flexibility in noting that five other schools share one. on the level of activity for Catholic missionary. meeting demands of the marketplace. Burns said the Columbus Astronomical Society drives up to nine categories and took into Hodge and Cooper “Many of the unique characteristics of the site are extremely Delaware to use the facilities at Perkins. Burns said he’s not yet consideration each school’s attractive to me,” Zadeh said. been contacted by R&J Properties but is willing to meet with said Bourgeois disguised size and geography, according Zadeh added that he recognizes the value of Perkins. them as many times as it takes to keep Perkins active. Burns said himself and snuck into to College Sustainability “I’m not here to be a detriment to such a wonderful asset,” he’s hopeful after the city planning meeting. SOA in 1983 to play a Report Card web site. he said. “I think we have a shot,” he said. “I saw all those people with The study examined such tape of Archbishop Oscar Tom Hart, the attorney representing R&J Properties, said they a deep interest in Perkins Observatory.” Burns added that seeing Romero’s last homily on a factors as recycling, renewable are anticipating concerns from the neighboring properties. many Ohio Wesleyan students there in support of the observatory sources of energy, local food, boom box for the soldiers “We don’t know everything we need to know about light “meant a lot.” to hear. composting, conservations, Romero was a bishop green building policies and from El Salvador who standards, vehicle sharing Come out, come out, wherever you are programs and commitment was assassinated while to greenhouse gas reduction, conducting a mass in GLBT Resource Center tells students: among others. 1980. Hodge said some of “to thine own self be true” The SEI gathered this Romero’s assassins were information through surveys to SOA graduates. By Diane Bizzarro Sally Leber, director of participating universities and Cooper and Hodge’s Transcript Correspondent Columbus Initiative, came out public records. as an ally. The C+ is an average See SOA, page 4 Students observed Gay, Junior Michele Gilbert said based on the nine graded Lesbian, Bisexual and Trans- she observed the event while categories. Administration, gendered (GLBT) History eating lunch. Climate Change and Energy In this issue Month on Friday, Oct. 9, with “I think that it’s a great and Shareholder Engagement Coming Out Day in the Ham- outlet,” she said. “It is mak- received D’s, an improvement ilton-Williams Campus Center ing a loud statement regarding over 2008’s F’s. Green building, Page 2: atrium. a sensitive topic. I am an ally transportation and endowment United Methodist The event gave students but didn’t announce it today transparency got C’s. Food and Student Movement the opportunity to come out because in my heart, I know recycling acquired the only B, as a member or ally of the that I will always be an ally.” while student involvement and Page 3: GLBT community. Students Chaplain Jon Powers spoke investment priority received WSLN and radio emerged from behind a banner at the event and expressed his A’s. Every factor at OWU at OWU painted as a door to announce support improved from last year, their support and pride in “As a Christian, I honor according to the Green Report Page 4: themselves and their friends. you all,” he said. “We all have Card web site. No-show fraternity The event was planned by the right to be who we are. I “It’s amazing the student the GLBT Resource Rent- love you all, and you are all involvement section got meeting er with help from members blessings.” an A, and the campus got Page 5: of People Regarding Indi- Junior Duc Tran said he is a C+,” Stenger said. “That vidual Diversity Everywhere hoping to learn more about shows where the effort and Mr. OWU (PRIDE). GLBT on campus this month. responsibility is at.” Page 6: “Coming Out Day is our “Personally, I don’t know Stenger said the C+ is a one big every year,” said much about it, but this event result of actions and policies the Letters to the Editor senior PRIDE member Jesse sparked my interest when university is mostly considering or investigating such as carbon Page 7: Photo by Michelle Rotuno-Johnson Mesenburg. “It is not just for I heard about it, so I came,” Members of PRIDE report roughly 25 people came out as homosexuals but for anyone Tran said. and greenhouse gas reduction. Mistress OWU gay, lesbian, bisexual or an ally during National Coming Out wishing to express their sexu- Housekeeping employ- “[W]e haven’t done them yet,” Stenger said. “I think Page 8: Day at Ohio Wesleyan. GLBT history Month continues tomor- ality.” ee Carol Duncan said she row with a Chris Pureka concert at the Mean Bean, followed Senior Amber Cole spoke Men’s Soccer is #1 by a documentary showing of “For the Bible Tells Me So” on at the event, describing her Oct. 27, in Benes C at 7 p.m. sexual orientation as a lesbian. See GLBT, page 4 See REPORT, page 4 Page 2 The Transcript Oct. 22, 2009 United Methodist Student Sound-off OWU: Movement back on campus What do you think about OWU By Caitlin Goodman website, UMSM will help a discussion on one of the community coincides with the receiving a C+ on the Transcript Correspondent young adults continue to have social principles of The United group. an important place and a voice Methodist Church or a deeper “By being part of the group, sustainability report card? The United Methodist within the church. It reads, look at the various aspects of I hope to foster an environment Student Movement (UMSM) “Students are joining hands, the UMC.” of compassion, honesty, and “That kind of surpris- has returned to campus, now strengthening connections and Yost said the group companionship to achieve es me. I feel like we meeting every Monday night working together to create a discussions depend on what these ends.” Murphy said. at 7 p.m. at the Interfaith new generation of Christian the students are interested “My individual goal is to do a lot, but we could house. leaders.” in, which can broaden the better understand the roots and do more to go green. Chaplain Jon Powers Powers also said UMSM topics outside of the original traditions of the Methodist If we’re going to do said UMSM will help the was one of the strongest discussion goal. Church and the faith’s something, we need to community know more about groups on campus before its “There is so much variety, components,” senior Matthew the United Methodist church dissipation, caused by the lack but we want to provide a safe MacKenzie said. “I hope to do do it all the way.” and celebrate academic of promoting younger students place for that to happen.” Yost some good in our community freedom, the search for truth, to take over leadership after said. since part of the Methodist -- Aubrey Bryant ‘12 social action, community senior leadership graduated. Senior Sarah Murphy, a tradition is outreach.” service and other core values Senior Christina Yost, UMSM member, said she Yost said the group is mutually held by Ohio current President of UMSM, has been involved in several primarily made up of people Wesleyan University and the said UMSM provides students groups through the church of the United Methodist faith, United Methodist Church. with a place to come and when she was in high school but it has continued to grow, “In all honesty, I think “As a part of a national engage in discussion about and is aware of what these welcoming people who are organization, UMSM provides various entities that involve kinds of organizations can either non-United Methodist they rate a lot lower opportunities for young the group. achieve. or not religiously affi liated. than they should so adults to participate in church “We have many potential “OWU has a rich Methodist “I’d love to see the UMSM that colleges to more decision-making through topics for discussion in our heritage that stands upon the put on a couple of events next work. So even though gatherings such as Exploration group, but I think ideally it ideas of service, faith, and semester since we have really 2009, an upcoming event would focus on the United community in action,” said taken this semester to form I don’t think the C+ emphasizing spiritual growth Methodist Church (UMC) Murphy. “I am very excited the group and get ourselves is justifi ed, I think it’s and leadership, and it also and what that means to us as to be able to contribute to that going.” Yost said. good so that we do provides a relaxed environment students,” Yost said. “It could tradition.” “We already have a few more.” for students to talk about the be something such as the Murphy said her individual ideas being talked about, so I role of the church in everyday history of Ohio Wesleyan’s goal to provide a place where think if we can do a couple of life.” Powers said. relations with the UMC, students can serve, learn them, we can help improve the -- Ben Wallingford ‘11 According to the Board of what it means to be a United about the history of OWU, group and get more people to Higher Education and Ministry Methodist affi liated school, and have the support from the join,” she said. “I’m not too surprised. Date-o-phobic I’ve noticed some ef- fort to make a greener campus, such as the Meek Aquatic Cen- ter. I haven’t seen any extreme efforts, though.”

-- Frieda Trovela ’12

“I think we deserved better than a C+, al- though maybe we could have a place where we can sepa- rate all recycling. I think that would help a lot and make us more eco-friendly.”

Photo courtesy of the Dept. of Theater and Dance -- Mark Ripper ’13 Chemistry professor Dan Vogt, portraying “Manny,” the guy with a lot of phobias, and Emily Yaksic as “Girl” stumble their way through an awkward dinner date during a rehearsal for “Check, Please!” The production is Joanna Van Sickle’s se- nior theater project and runs on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. “I think it was well deserved. However, I the alarm was attributed to careless cooking by a student. think out student body INCIDENT has the potential to do REPORT • On Oct. 10, a resident in much better and score Stuyvesant was referred to student much higher.” Oct. 5 - Oct. 17 judicial after being observed in Admissions Offi ce. possession of illegal alcohol while -- Michele Gilbert ’11 walking near the fraternities. • On Oct. 6, Public Safety re- • sponded to a report of a possible On Oct. 10, a staff member • CORRECTION: Public safety intruder in Welch Hall, described reported fi nding a discharged fi re reported that the two female stu- as a white male, approximately extinguisher in Bashford Hall. The dents found in an advanced state of forty years of age. Upon arrival in spent extinguisher was replaced. intoxication at the Chi Phi fraternity “I feel like we de- Welch, a thorough search was made • On Oct. 10, Public Safety on Sept. 20 had in fact gone to the served a little higher, of the building and the surrounding was notifi ed of a damaged exit sign fraternity for assistance and did not area without success. It was report- found on the third fl oor in Stuyves- maybe a B-. Even so, consume alcohol at the fraternity. ed the suspect entered the building ant Hall. looking around cam- when a student gained access into • On Oct. 5, Public Safety was pus, recycling here the residence hall. • On Oct. 11, a member of the notifi ed of a possible security breach really isn’t promoted housekeeping staff reported a par- at Slocum Hall. Upon arrival, it • and recycling bins are On Oct. 8, Public Safety was tially discharged fi re extinguisher was determined an employee error dispatched to Hayes Hall in re- on the fi rst fl oor in Stuyvesant Hall. not noticeable. I like to activated the security alarm near the sponse to a fi re alarm. The cause of --Compiled by Emily Rose recycle” -- Carleton Levert ’11 The Student Health Center Do you have an is battling the u and asking interesting question you “I’m surprised it’s that you to do your part: would like answered by good. We still don’t have many recycling · Wash your hands regularly with hot, the Ohio Wesleyan com- bins or good recycling soapy water. munity? Then email the options. When we tried · Use hand sanitizer. to start a composting · Cough or sneeze into a tissue or your Transcript at owunews@ club, we were denied.” elbow. owu.edu and send us - Amber Cole ’10 · Stay home if you are sick. your ‘Sound-off OWU’ Learn more at http://safety.owu.edu/H1N1In u- questions. enza.html Oct. 22, 2009 The Transcript Page 3 Proposed amendment may tax radio By Samantha Beany terrestrial broadcasters,” a terrestrial “the quality of news, public service independent stations to pick up a “seven” which was the mostly Transcript Correspondent broadcaster being a station that announcements and community non-profit model. Not a lot of people popular answer. Margaret Bagnell, Brittany broadcasts via antennae. The bill information aired on local stations. It know this, but WSLN is not a student Freshman Tim Heinmiller gave Vickers and Ben Jedd would also “establish a flat annual fee will force radio stations to “generate organization. It is an independent, radio a 6.5. Transcript Contributors for individual terrestrial broadcast additional revenue through increased non-profit run by the university and “If CDs weren’t invented, radio stations with gross revenues of advertisements and smaller stations Trace Regan. So, we get no money would be a lot more important to Radio comes standard on all cars less than $1.25 million and grant or community radio could actually be from WCSA.” Regan is professor me,” said Heinmiller. “Sometimes, I and most alarm clocks. The song exemption for the broadcasts of forced out of business.” and chair of Journalism. want to listen to a certain song, and I that wakes you up in the morning religious services.” Senior Andy Coder is the But in all this debate about radio don’t know if it’s going to be on the can make or break your day just as This bill is supported by recorded coordinator of the Ohio Wesleyan tax, does it really matter for the college radio, and I don’t want to play the cat much as the first song you hear after music and music production, labor radio station WSLN The Line. generation? Are college students too and mouse game, so I just look it up starting your car can dictate whether unions, entertainment unions and Coder seemed un-phased by the connected to their commercial free, online or listen to a CD.” you have a good trip or a bad trip. non-profit foundations. performance tax because he feels completely customized Mp3 players Freshman Paul Hendricks gave But what if, when you turned Opposing the bill are the that it’s the big radio corporations to even listen to the radio? radio a 9. on your car and, effectively, your entertainment industry and the performance tax will affect. According to a poll of 180 Ohio “I’ve always listened to the radio,” radio, all you heard was commercials commercial TV and radio stations, He described a company called Wesleyan students, 80 percent still Hendricks said, “but as I’ve gotten or worse, dead air? What if every and one of those specific groups is ClearChannel that, according to its listen to the radio and 62 percent older the relationship has become morning you woke up to the musical called Free Radio Alliance (FRA). website, “operates over 800 radio own a radio. Of those that listen to strained. I just don’t have the time, renditions of house siding companies According to FRA, it opposes stations” in the US, including over 70 the radio, 29 percent said they listen and there are a lot of easier ways to and fast food jingles? “efforts to pass legislation imposing in Ohio. daily, and of those that listen daily, 54 get music and news.” Michigan Representative John a new performance tax on radio “Instead of putting money back percent listen in the car. Overall, 68 And as for the future of radio? Conyers (D) proposed a bill that will stations, restaurants, retail stores into stations, [ClearChannel] puts percent of people listen to the radio “It would be a shame to see radio amend the Performance Rights Act and other entities that play recorded it into buying other stations,” said in the car. disappear,” Coder said. and put a performance tax on radio. music.” Coder. “Basically, they are in the Students were also asked to rank Hendricks said radio is going in the According to the official FRA believes all radio listeners advertising business but in the radio the importance of radio on a scale direction of “color . . . just kidding. I summary of the bill, it will “grant will be affected. “The tax could business.” of one to 10, with one being the think it will honestly disappear. Soon performers of sound recording cost [stations] between $2 and $7 Coder said he believes, “the lowest and 10 being the highest. 40 we’ll be watching 3D holograms and equal right to compensation from billion annually.” And it will affect performance tax could encourage of the 180 student surveyed answered the radio will have no place.” Radio station brings new focus Fellowship luncheon attracts students By Rachel Ramey said. “My last show was all show.” Select sophomores and juniors invited to learn about research Transcript Correspondent about female rockers. They Sophomore Margie Stoner don’t get much respect in the said she likes the positive scholarships and post-graduate fellowships at luncheon “The Flip Side with Brenna rock and roll world, and so I message of Ormiston’s show. By Michelle Rotuno- the sciences; the Truman into community service. Ormiston” is an alternative wanted to highlight them.” “This show offers a nice Johnson Scholarship, for those Seniors Julia Ellis and Max radio station focused on Junior Gloria Clark, a two- alternative to mainstream Transcript Correspondent interested in government Seigal, who are applying for bringing listeners something year resident of WoHo, said radio shows and stations out service; the Udall Scholarship, the Fulbright scholarship this other than hetero-centric she listens to the show because there,” Stoner said. for those interested in year, said working towards mindless pop, according to the of the message it spreads and “The views and issues Selected students were environmental studies; and the fellowships was a good show’s Facebook group. the entertainment value. expressed on her show advised to look into research the Boren Scholarship, for experience and advised the Senior Brenna Ormiston “She always has interesting are important and always scholarships and post- those interested in languages. students to go through with it. said her show highlights discussions on her radio show,” interesting to hear about.” graduate fellowships at a Applying for the Jones told the students Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Clark said. “The other day, she Sophomore Molly luncheon with President scholarships is a good start the fellowships are highly Transgender (GLBT) issues, talked about coming up with O’Malley said she does not Rock Jones and two seniors to applying for fellowships, competitive but achievable. female empowerment and a new meaning for SLUSH. listen to Ormiston’s show but applying for fellowships. Roden said. He added that He said getting an early start feminist issues. The show airs Instead of SLUSH meaning still thinks feminist and GLBT The students, all the scholarships not only give on the process would help every Monday from 3 to 5 p.m. SLU Rush, it would stand issues are significant. sophomores and juniors with students money for graduate them figure out if they wanted on WSLN (98.7 FM), Ohio for SLU Crush and people “I’m interested in these a 3.7 grade-point average and professional school but to spend time researching and Wesleyan’s student-run radio who have crushes on SLU issues and would like to hear or higher, were invited via also help them gain national give them a chance to think station. members. I thought this was a more about them,” O’Malley e-mail to the luncheon to recognition and increase about their future. Ormiston said she chose neat way to involve members said. “I think this show is a learn about post-graduate their chances of receiving a “It will affirm the a weekly radio show as her of other SLUs and the campus great opportunity to hear what fellowships. fellowship as a senior. opportunity to think about house project for the Women’s community at large.” other people on campus have According to http:// Roden advised the what you’d do if you spent a House (WoHo) because she Clark also said the to say about these topics.” fellowships.owu.edu, post- students to begin preparing year abroad,” he said. “What adores music. connection between the house’s Ormiston said, in graduate fellowships are for fellowship applications as would you do or what would “I absolutely love it,” mission and the show’s theme conjunction with the show, she sources for funding academic juniors because competition you study if you could do Ormiston said. “It is one of my is clear. will be creating themed mixed study, both in the United is tough. anything you wanted?” favorite things in the world. I “Our house promotes CDs (like female rockers) to States and abroad. Roden said he also Sophomore Rachel Ramey came up with this idea because the idea of equality of the pass out around campus. Timothy Roden, professor recommended five things for said she thought the luncheon it combined several things I genders,” Clark said. “We “These free CDs will be a of music and post-graduate the students to do to increase was extremely informative. love—music, GLBT issues are women trying to help out terrific way to further spread fellowship advisor, said the their chances of success “I enjoyed hearing and WoHo.” women around the world. the intentions and ideas of my most well-known fellowships if they were to apply for a about the fellowships and Ormiston said some of her Feminism still exists, and we show,” Ormiston said. were the Fulbright and post-graduate fellowship: scholarships because I had favorite artists featured on the want to solve this problem. “Some people may not be Rhodes scholarships. maintain a high GPA, spend little to no knowledge of them show have been Beyonce, Le There are many degrees of able to listen when the show Roden said the four summers wisely looking for before the luncheon,” Ramey Tigre, Tegan and Sara, Rilo feminism around the world, airs, but when they hear these scholarships available to internships, participate in said. “I would like to study Kiley and Tina Turner. and we try to address all of mixes, they will get a taste students while in college are research projects, study a abroad in England when I “I like to play a diverse them. Brenna does a good job of what ideas I am trying to the Goldwater Scholarship, foreign language and look graduate.” range of music,” Ormiston of addressing this issue in her promote.” for those interested in

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Cheerleaders kick off kickboxing class Physics students to get hands-on experience By Malika Bryant but she’ll have to pass up enrolling because of By Kate Miller Research conducted set for late spring. Transcript Correspondent the price. Transcript Reporter using the completed neutron Once the neutron detectors “It would be a great opportunity to detector array will help are completed, they will be Ohio Wesleyan’s cheerleading team will learn something new,” Sato said. “[Cardio A grant awarded to the physicists better understand sent along with the other host a five-week cardio kickboxing course at kickboxing] is a great way to gain [athletic] Ohio Wesleyan Physics what takes place during MoNA schools’ arrays to the Branch Rickey Center. experience and to enhance skills in self Department will fund the stellar reactions. Michigan State University’s The event, which is open to the public, kicks defense.” construction of a large OWU’s portion of the large-scale accelerator off today at 7 p.m. on the Field House basketball Cardiokickboxing.com defines the course as neutron detector array, giving funds, which total about facility. courts and will continue every Thursday until a “fitness based program based on professional physics students hands-on $146,000, pays for both “This is an actual hardware Nov. 19. kickboxing disciplines, coaching science and experience in its assembly. the materials used to build development project here on “I am interested in the course,” sophomore mixed martial arts training concepts.” Ohio Wesleyan is one of the array and stipends for campus, with the students Emily Stein said. “I am always looking for a The site also said participants usually burn nine colleges in the Modular students and faculty involved. involved in every step,” Kaye way to spice up my workout since I usually run around 1000 calories per hour in each class. Neutron Array (MoNA) Greg Mack, professor of said. “OWU’s involvement three times a week. Also, this would be a great Junior Chardae Spencer, a sports science Collaboration, which recently physics and astronomy, noted in the project will result in a way to meet others who enjoy exercise as well.” major and athlete, said a cardio kickboxing obtained about $1.2 million the advantages for students long-term collaboration with Registration for students began this week class would be a great alternative to the other from the National Science working on the project. the other MoNA schools and with participants charged $10 per class or $50 physical education courses offered on campus Foundation for the project. “We talk about the with Michigan State because total for the entire course. such as cycling, Tae Kwon Do and yoga. “This project is so exciting importance of particle MSU has the facilities where “I would like the course to be both fun and “I would expect to gain health benefits and because what we’re building physics, but building this live testing is performed.” challenging,” Stein said. “The class should be a also strength and agility through the workout, will help us learn about makes real what we go over Other universities involved great getaway from school work.” especially with punching and kicking,” Spencer exotic nuclei, which are rare in class,” Mack said. “Plus, in the MoNa Collaboration Junior Aki Sato said the course is a good idea, said. and difficult to make,” said it gives undergrads real- include Central Michigan Robert Kaye, professor of world experience, which University, Concordia College, physics and astronomy and can set them up for global Gettysburg College, Hope Interested in influencing principle investigator for collaborations.” College, Indiana University- OWU’s portion of the grant. The components for the South Bend, Rhodes “We’re pushing the limits of array will be ordered soon, College, Wabash College and your campus community? what can be studied in a lab.” and construction is tentatively Westmont College. Consider joining The Transcript staff. For the 2010 calendar year, we welcome reporters, SOA, continued from Page 1 speech was intended as a preview for OWU kill,” Taylor said. “The SOA graduates are photojournalists, ad representatives and editors. students’ participation in the annual SOA responsible for many of the worst human rights Watch. violations in Latin American history, and the We’re specifically seeking a talented business Cooper said SOA Watch began in 1990 U.S. keeps training soldiers despite seeing by Bourgeous and is a public demonstration the actions of numerous, numerous graduates. manager. For more information, contact adviser of protest and vigil at Ft. Benning. She said In my opinion, the blood of thousands of the vigil coincides with the anniversary of the innocent Latin Americans is partially on U.S. Melinda Rhodes, [email protected], ext. 3517. November 1989 murders of six Jesuit priests, hands, and this is a reality that responsible, their housekeeper and her daughter in El aware citizens need to face.” Salvador. The United Nations determined 19 Junior Will Condit, who has attended of the 27 killers to be SOA graduates. the vigil every year since his junior year in This event is during OWU’s Thanksgiving high school, said the event helped people break, and some students who have made the understand the situation. trip to Georgia for many years plan to return. “What is being taught to these Latin Sophomore Celeste Taylor, who went to American soldiers goes against the values the SOA vigil last year and organized Cooper and morals that America stands for,” Condit and Hodge’s visit to campus, said she wanted said. “We are supposed to be fostering the to raise campus awareness of SOA before the growth of democracy in foreign lands, yet vigil trip. the actions of many SOA graduates seek to “I think it’s significant because people dismantle democracy. SOA graduates have in the U.S. are relatively unaware that their been convicted of some of the world’s most tax dollars are being spent to train people to heinous human rights abuses.”

REPORT, continued from Page 1 it’s the duty of Ohio Wesleyan students to hold university could do better. the school responsible to make the changes to “I’d like to have a nice, clean environment enable the reduction of carbon emissions.” to live in,” she said. Keys added that OWU also remains behind other improvements would likely save the university universities and colleges. money in the long run. In the North Coast Athletic Conference Sophomore Amber Schneider said she is (NCAC), Ohio Wesleyan scored next to last not surprised Ohio Wesleyan scored lower of the six schools surveyed, ahead of only than other universities. Wabash College’s D-. Denison University, “I’m from Vermont,” she said. “There Earlham College and Allegheny College aren’t as many trash cans, recycle bins or as ended up in the B-range overall, and Oberlin much foliage.” Schneider added she thinks College received an A, according to the Green OWU will continue to improve. Report Card. “We should celebrate the improvements Junior Sarah Truchan said she thinks we’ve made but realize we have a long way there is a lag effect because going green is a to go towards environmental responsibility,” relatively new theme on campus. Stenger said. “I think we could be better,” she said. “If “OWU can continue to improve and the we’re trying to be the best academically or Sustainability Task Force will continue to athletically, then we should try to be as good promote initiatives that will improve our as everyone else [environmentally].” campus environment while boosting our SEI Freshman Sara Keys also said the score,” Anderson said.

GLBT, continued from Page 1 watched the event from the Zook Nook infiltrate their own ideas onto me, I’m fine Café. with it,” she said. “Every one has their rights.” “Everyone seems to be having a good time PRIDE members encourage students to with it,” she said. “Students aren’t afraid to send their own coming out stories to Jesse joke, which is good because it makes other Mesenburg at [email protected] or submit students less intimidated.” them to the GLBT Resource Center in Ham- Duncan, born and raised in Delaware, has Will 218. worked at OWU for twelve years. She said Upcoming events for GLBT history month it was good to see more awareness of GLBT include a free concert by Chris Pureka on Oct. culture on campus. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Mean Bean Café and “As long as they don’t try to sway me or Lounge. Oct. 22, 2009 The Transcript Page 5

Photo by Kelly Gardner Above from left to right, sophomore Hunter Carman of Sigma Chi, senior Tristan Browne of the OWU cheerleadering squad, junior Frankie Weschler of Sigma Phi Epsilon, sophomore Sean Tate of Delta Tau Delta, senior Hasani Wheat of Phi Delta Theta, junior Gus Steiner of Chi Phi and senior Zach Bar- bara of Alpha Sigma Phi compete in Kappa Alpha Theta’s annual fundraiser, Mr. OWU on Wednesday, Oct. 7, in Gray Chapel. Mr. OWU

Photos by Sara Mays Frankie Weschler shows off his best assets to Assistant Professor of English Michelle Disler during Mr. OWU, Kappa Alpha Theta’s fundraiser for their phi- lanthropy, the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), which helps children in abusive home situations.

Hunter Carman was named Mr. OWU. Scoring was determined by three judges, most money Senior Tristan Browne, performing on behalf of the Ohio Wesleyan cheerleaders, raps “A collected from the audience and loudest cheers during performance. Milli” by Lil Wayne while offering his own interpretation of the lyrics. MFL collects vitamins for doctor’s Honduras trip port 2009. In a country with sustain their population,” “Also, vitamins are not easily a worthwhile project. Members of the Modern Foreign Language an under-age-five mortality Distelhorst said. “I shared the accessible to students because “They could change some- House assist a local physician’s trip to area rate of 40 for every 1,000 live idea with my house, and this is you cannot buy them with one’s life,” Watterson said. in dire need of medical care births, there is a high risk for something they wanted to do food points, and most students Wenda Smith, administra- bacterial diarrhea, hepatitis A, because it meets our mission do not have real money to pur- tive assistant at First Presby- By Rachel Ramey are collecting vitamins to send typhoid fever, dengue fever, of reaching out and connect- chase them.” terian Church, said several Transcript Correspondent to Honduras with Lee to help malaria and other diseases, ing with not only the Delaware Sophomore Ke’Ana Bry- vitamins have come into the prevent the spread of infec- according to the CIA World community but communities ant said she thinks the vitamin church office and even more Dr. Andy Lee, a resident tious diseases by boosting Factbook. in other countries.” collection is a good idea but were handed to Lee person- physician at Smith Clinic in immune systems, providing Junior Danielle Distelhorst, Distelhorst said two bottles added she thinks it might not ally. Marion with a family prac- supplements to malnourished moderator of MFL, said she of children’s vitamins and one accomplish much. “I know when he made this tice in Delaware, will travel to children and possibly lower- first learned about the vitamin bottle of adult vitamins have “It might change things for trip before, he had a lot of vi- Honduras Nov. 1 to distribute ing the country’s mortality collection through her church, been donated to the project. a minute, but in the long run, tamins through this program,” vitamins to citizens and help rate. First Presbyterian in Dela- “I do not think a lot of they still have dirty water and Smith said. “He announced his with local health care prac- Honduras has approxi- ware. students read campus wide can easily contract fatal dis- plans, and the church commu- tices. mately 57 physicians for every “I felt that this was a worth- emails, so they probably did eases,” Bryant said. nity was very supportive of his The Modern Foreign Lan- 100,000 people, according to while project because these not know we were collecting Junior Clayton Watterson plans with the vitamin collec- guage House (MFL) members the Human Development Re- people need vitamins to help vitamins,” Distelhorst said. said he feels the vitamins are tion.” Planning for Graduate School Workshop attracts seniors By Caitlin Goodman pared with, tips on what to Fluehr said. “And I went to thing in his future, said senior nior Sara Teigen said. into going abroad in their gap Transcript Correspondent say and what not to say and [these events] to explore areas Steve Ruygrok who plans to “I am already graduating year to either decide what to how to follow up after career of these fields which I might only attend graduate school in with multiple degrees, and I do in life or to work abroad, Seniors faced questions and grad-school fairs.” Fluehr be interested and learn more the fall of 2011. feel like graduate school for Teigen said. about their futures and post- said. about job opportunities in my “I will apply to a few me would just be a means of Fluehr said she has consid- graduation options at the Along with the Planning field of interest.” schools.” Ruygrok said. “And procrastinating those big life ered Americorp and other sim- Planning for Graduate School for Graduate School Work- Fluehr said her path to mostly schools located in ma- decisions.” Teigen said. ilar programs to participate in Workshop on Wednesday, Oct. shop, Fluehr said OWU has graduate school is still hin- jor sports cities which will Ruygrok said he hopes for during her gap year but is not 7. provided many workshops, dered by not knowing for give me the best opportunity a scholarship for graduate completely sure if it’s the right Senior Jaime Fluehr said lunch-ins and fairs for the se- sure what she wants to do and to obtain a job with a profes- school but knows that might decision. the workshop covered many niors to prepare them. where she would go. sional sports team.” not be enough to assume fi- “I went to the events to also aspects of getting ready for “I am interested in pursuing “I may take a gap year to An issue some seniors face nancial responsibility to pay find out about gap year pro- graduate school and, in gen- a possible graduate school path narrow my interests,” Fluehr is being financially respon- for graduate school, he said. grams.” Fluehr said. eral, life after OWU. in public health, community said. sible right after they graduate, “I will have to apply for Fluehr said the events were “I thought it provided help- psychology and/or behavioral Graduate school is not an which means getting some financial aid as well to help.” successful in helping her see ful information on knowing psychology, hopefully through immediate goal after gradu- type of job is a priority over Ruygrok said. what types of jobs exist in her how to act, what to be pre- a combination of these areas,” ation but is definitely some- going to graduate school, se- Some seniors are looking field around the world. Page 6 The Transcript Oct. 22, 2009 Quote of the Week: “Anything that close to the observatory is simply out of the question.” -- Brad Haney, 15-year volunteer at Perkins Observatory, Opinion on the proposed development near Perkins Letters to the editor: We write to The Transcript today in regards to an ongoing concern from this university’s Greek community. In the weekly section, “Public Safety Incident Reports,” The Transcript fulfills its duty as a journalistic institution by reporting the documented incidents on campus. Our concern with this news beat, however, involves its use of Greek letters to describe the location of incidents. The letters hanging above a fraternity or sorority’s house are not denoting the name of the edifice to which it is nailed but rather serve as a sacred symbol, indicating an intricately bonded affinity comprised of men or women. This is akin to the strict independence of a Knights of Columbus Council from the town hall or church where it may hold its meetings. Having established this differentiation, it is of even greater concern the message sent to the community in publishing Greek-letter organization names in Public Safety reports. Since the beginning of the academic year, The Transcript has cited in this section four of the seven residential fraternities as the location of 10 judicial referrals involving illegal or underage possession of alcohol, including one such incident that required further care. To imply that these organizations have been responsible for all or even part of each of these incidents is a naïve assumption published without sufficient evidence. The aim of the article to disclose the location of such an event is legitimate; its use of the fraternity names, however, serves to tarnish an entire fraternal organization and, ultimately, suggests the culpability of that group at large for an incident they may not have been responsible. We kindly request that the location and associated incidents be held separate from Greek-letter organizations by describing events as having happened at their proper address (e.g. the house at 20 Williams Dr.) and our persons considered residents of our respective address. Sorority members and students to any other organization are not and should not be recognized by their campus membership associations in regards to incidents involving them or their choice of dwelling; the same courtesy should be extended to fraternities on this campus.

Benjamin ‘BT’ Thomas and Cory Charles Milne Delta Tau Delta, Mu Chapter

In the heat of the 2008 elections, then-president of WCSA Rory McHale wrote an article in The Transcript mindlessly stereotyping and attacking the actions of College Republicans. It is ironic that one year later, College By Keegan Adams and Ross McHale Republicans as an organization continues to be stereotyped and attacked for their actions by now Vice President of WCSA Kyle Herman in last issue's Clean up manners . . . and your room article titled ''College Dems, Republicans change gears for new year.'' In any leadership position, the thoughts and actions of that individual should feeling much like a mummy from a more behind-the-scenes people for be carefully articulated and unbiased. This is not to say that a leader’s Word horror movie opening my crypt. granted. We don’t say thank you after freedom of speech need be revoked or censored. However, intentionally Standing there with a huge grin was someone who has been on their feet or not, it took only several lines in an article for both McHale and Herman, a housekeeper, who asked me if I was for hours gives us our fries in Smith. Vomit ready to have my bathroom cleaned. We huff and puff when said person is representatives of our own student government, to attack over 100 of our by own members and countless other students with conservative ideologies. Michelle “RJ” “Sure,” I said blearily. She proceeded a little short with us or takes too long WCSA governs over the student body and its organizations. The elected Rotuno-Johnson to grab an armful of supplies and getting things for us. We whine when leadership should rise above endorsing misguided stereotypes and worthless the lady in Thomson, who has been bickering and not attack or demean any one organization exclusively. This past week, I got to see a side swiping cards for eight hours, takes Needless to say, as scholars attending a university that prides itself on of OWU that I am not used to seeing. a few extra minutes on break. We Being the athlete that I am, I stayed After five minutes and a sigh and tap our feet when the lone diversity, all opinions and beliefs should be heard and taken seriously, not whirlwind of spraying, attacked or discounted, even if we disagree. For that is one way we educate on campus during break and thus worker in the Bakery isn’t making ourselves on the issues and in return defend our own opinions and beliefs. It experienced the sights and sounds of scrubbing, taking out my caramel macchiatos fast enough for is our hope that as we move on from this, current and future representatives an OWU almost completely devoid trash and replacing my the people in front of us, and we just of our student government will be conscious of their own personal partisan of any fellow Bishops. toilet paper, she left, but want a coffee. We complain when the beliefs so not to offend any one organization or student. It had its perks—shorter lines in not after thanking me housekeepers come in at ten in the College Republicans is obviously a political organization by nature. Our Smith, empty study rooms when I morning and wake us up as they go felt compelled to work, more parking (thanking me?) and wish- to clean our bathrooms. I don’t know mission statement is to spread the values and beliefs of the Republican Party ing me a very good day. to the campus and greater Delaware community. We have been and will spaces. More time to think and just about you, but I would be getting up continue to be active on the national level as well. From Oct. 30-Nov. 4, we meander around campus and let the and thanking them for doing it. Would are sending a delegation of three students to Virginia to participate and work time slip by. I had the opportunity to you want to go in your bathroom after for Bob McDonnell’s gubernatorial campaign. Our President, Ethan Baron, take notice of more things and more march into the bathroom. We made a night of beer pong and Taco Bell has been selected by the Republican National Committee to head up and people – specifically the ones I feel small talk for a bit about the weather and clean up? coordinate the efforts of 15 volunteers throughout the four-day trip. I overlook and even take for granted and how we wished we had more of a I think we sometimes forget how As we move on from 2008, we will continue to follow our mission every day. And when I think on it, break – though in hindsight, I’m sure good we have it here. It’s easy to, statement. Contrary to Herman’s statement, we do not participate “in I am sure most of you, my fellow I had a lot more time off than she did. with everything we are offered. I generic pageantry to trumpet [our] party name.” As mentioned in that same students, do the same. After five minutes and a whirlwind of will admit to being a harsh critic of article, this year we are focusing on recruitment and fundraising to prepare Allow me to explain. Last spraying, scrubbing, taking out my the food sometimes and acting like ourselves for the upcoming elections. What Herman may be referring to is Thursday, close to ten in the morning, trash and replacing my toilet paper, I know how things should be run that fact that we’ve made ourselves readily available during the noon hour I was sitting hunched over my laptop, she left but not after thanking me around here. I think we all do that to a in Ham-Will for interested students to learn more about our organization. still half asleep, wondering how I (thanking me?) and wishing me a degree. But we are fortunate enough The remarks made by Herman may be perceived as irrelevant or would make it without my daily very good day. My manners caught to have what we do have, and we unimportant by some. However, his reference to “generic pageantry” cup of coffee from the Bakery. As up with the rest of me as I waved need to realize how lucky we are and negatively refers to the actions and presentation of individual students. As I lethargically creeped around on goodbye, and I wished her the same give credit where credit is due. To mentioned earlier, the point of this letter is not to say that his or any leaders Facebook, I heard a knock at my door as she closed the door and continued not be a blatant asshole to someone speech needs to be censored. If Herman wanted to make a statement about and realized it was housekeeping, on down the hall. who is working long hours but still why he disagrees with the Republican ideology or what have you, that's ready to clean my bathroom. So with It wasn’t until I thought about this is courteous to us. To smile. To say fine. But when he demeaningly portrays the actions of individual students my messed-up hair, stinky t-shirt and later that I realized how good we really thank you. To appreciate. while serving as vice president of our student government, there’s an issue. dirty pajama pants, I opened the door, have it here and how often we take the See you in the pizza line. The underlying matter here is that several of our members were offended by his remarks. As an organization, we strive to make campus a more welcoming and accepting environment for our members. As we move forward, it is our hope that members of both P.L.A.I.D. (formally College Drop off letters to the editor Democrats) and College Republicans, as well as members of the campus community, will respect and appreciate eachothers diverse beliefs, opinions, and ideologies. in Phillips 117 or send them Trevor Hawley and Jeremy Horne College Republicans to [email protected].

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OH 43015 and accountable in providing our audience with accurate and Wesleyan University. (740) 368-2911 Oct. 22, 2009 The Transcript Page 7 Arts E ntertainment & Amato’s prepares for expansion By Brad Russell of liquor and beer, the prices will be right on A&E Editor par with other restaurants’ pricing Johnson said. Senior Alan Jefferies said he is excited for After a long expansion process, Amato’s the expansion. Woodfi red Pizza owner Craig Johnson said he “It will be nice for there to be more seating,” plans to have the shop open right around Christ- he said. “I really like the food, and it will be Dear Mistress OWU, mas time. nice to have more seating so I can just relax I think I started dating some- The new shop will be right next to the origi- with some friends for a cheap dinner.” one recently, or at least we’re nal shop. It will include an expanded seating Senior Samantha Abrams said that she agrees doing the “college” version of section, a larger menu and a liquor license. with Jefferies and she cannot wait for the new dating, meaning, we hang out As for the old shop, it will still be around, shop to open. all the time and sometimes she sleeps over. except it will server mainly as a prep kitchen “I am really excited because now it maybe So, you know, awesome for and also as the carry-out shop. It will also be easier to get a seat,” Abrams said. me, right? Not really. We’re renovated along with the expansion. Johnson said business has quadrupled since going out in public for the fi rst The new shop will seat around 70 people on he bought Amato’s. He said he hopes that it con- time soon (what’s up, Chan- the inside and during the months when the patio tinues to do so after the renovation. dra’s!), and I have no idea is open, there will also be about 30 additional One thing that he said has really helped is whether it constitutes an actual seats outside. the inclusion of Amato’s Woodfi red Pizza into date or if we’re just getting food The shop is currently about 650 square feet, the off-campus dining program which allows and talking. but with the addition of the new building, it will students to use food points at local restaurants. This is the fi rst time I’ve more than triple the size. Beyond being just another restaurant owner, ever dated another girl, and I don’t really know how the rules Johnson said that the food will be prepared in Johnson also takes an active role in the com- work in this situation. the middle of the restaurant on a large woodfi re munity of OWU. We’re already “talking” in grill and oven which will add a certain presenta- He employs six students. a college context -- which is tion style element to the restaurant. He sponsors different groups on campus like sticky, blurry dating territory in The menu will not change drastically said helping with fraternity and sorority fundraising and of itself -- but with gender Johnson. It will still focus on pizza and salads, and taking out advertisements at the football roles and every other compli- but he does plan to add new sandwiches. games. cated factor, how do I know if Even with a full liquor license, Johnson said Also, at the beginning of the year, Johnson it’s a date? Photo by Mark Dubovec he isn’t expecting any big changes to the clien- gave coupons to the freshman for a free pizza. -- Off-campus There will be more room for woodfi red pizza in Del- tele of Amato’s. In total, he said he gave away 540 pizzas. and Confused “It’s going to be a family style restaurant,” “When I fi rst took over Amato’s the business aware when Amato’s fi nishes its expansion around Dear Confused, Johnson said. “It won’t become a beer place seemed to be about 60 percent OWU students I tend to defi ne dates by two Christmas. Students can expect a bigger menu, a with pitcher specials or anything.” and 40 percent Delaware community,” Johnson liquor license and more seating during the winter factors: 1.) Did he pay? and 2.) Prices will rise after the addition but they said. “Now its the opposite. But [the students] Did I get any? But I’m “sexu- months. will be only minor increases. As for the price are still a big part.” ally liberated” (i.e. will do ba- sically anything for a beer and some onion rings). But since there is the pos- ‘Malleable Thought’ invites viewer refl ections sibility you’ll go dutch, and a high possibility you’ll get laid By Solomon Ryan and Jae Blackmon cause the slaves wanted to escape to Canada. Also in separable friends. afterwards, this is a tricky ques- Transcript Reporters “Underground,” the fl owers go from south to north Webster’s painting, “Polly’s Pond Revived,” tion to answer. because that was the way they wanted to escape.” seemed so lifelike that Ellen Walter-Mire, a visitor to Since my perspective can The Richard M. Ross Art Museum is featuring Knapp was glad to have the opportunity to show how the museum had to check to make sure she was still sometimes be admittedly heter- a ceramics exhibit by many artists and a show of much hard work she put into the artwork. At the same in the museum. onormative, I asked our “resi- dent rainbow” on The Tran- paintings by Marilyn Meek Webster. Titled “Mal- time, she said that she wanted viewers to draw their “I love this painting,” said Walter-Mire. “I really script staff what she thought. leable Thought,” the ceramics exhibit includes works own conclusions when they examined the piece. thought I was at the pond surrounded by trees.” She said it’s tough to tell, by artists Jessica Knapp, Eva Kwong, Kelly Phelps, “I worked on the project for four months in my Walter-Mire also was impressed by the museum. short of just asking the girl if Kyle Phelps, Bobby Scroggins and Hunter Stamp. studio in Columbus,” Knapp said. “ I really enjoyed “I really like what they have done to the museum,” she thinks of you as more than Museum Art Director Justin Kronewetter said the working it. In my biography for the show, I specifi - said Walter-Mire. “ The setup and the lighting are re- just a sandwich-and-scissor reason he chose “Malleable Thought” was that the cally left out what the ceramic pieces were about be- ally magnifi cent.” hookup. museum tries to stick to a three-year cycle for types cause I wanted people viewing my work to fi gure it Kyle Phelps, an artist and professor of visual arts But she says to watch for of exhibits, and the last time the museum focused on out for themselves.” at the University of Dayton, said he believes the col- telltale dating signs: Is some- ceramics was in 2006. The exhibit of Webster’s paintings included dif- lections showed art the way it is supposed to be. one offering to pay? Does she Several different kinds of art appear in the “Mal- ferent examples of her work. According to Webster’s “My art is something that the everyday person offer to drive, open doors for you, take your coat, act like she leable Thought” show. For example, “Bacteria, Dia- biography, the paintings were done later in her life. could relate to because it is something that I have ex- respects you? If you get into toms, and Cells” by Eva Kwong uses clay to repre- She gave up artwork when she married but then she perienced and I know others have, too,” Phelps said. the hand-holding and laundry- sent various cells, bacteria and diatoms. started doing different types of art projects for the He added that the art that he and his twin brother folding stage and still haven’t In “Encircle,” Jessica Knapp places red and pink people in her town. Kelly create is mostly collections that depict the ev- changed your Facebook rela- fl owers in a circle of porcelain. In the middle of the For example, she painted murals, wall paper, eryday blue-collar worker. tionship status, you need to start fl ower circle is a maple leaf. In “Underground,” the glassware, china, sweatshirts and brooms. Junior Carleton Levert said he enjoyed all of the fi guring it out. fl owers go from north to south. Webster chose to exhibit paintings, chairs and different artists. In the end, it’s no different Knapp explained her work, saying, “My theme birthday books in her section at the museum. “I think it’s cool that OWU was able to be so di- from any relationship you’ve was the underground railroad. In ‘Encircle,’ the ma- The birthday book, “Mac and Mr. Bunny,” is a verse in the artists that came,” Levert said. “It pres- ever had with a guy, only you ple leaf represents Canada, and it is in the middle be- children’s story about a bunny and a kid who are in- ents a bunch of different perspectives.” may need to take the initiative if you really want it to be a long- term relationship.

Dear Mistress OWU, Beehive buzzes with excitement for author Larry Smith From what I understand, the Brad Russell history of [Smith’s] family,” Flanagan wrote in an “We like to get someone who has a local connec- Women’s House is throwing a A&E Editor email. “It deals with the hard-scrabble life in early tion,” Corroto said. sex toy party next Wednesday. Ohio and renders remarkable the struggles of poor The readings draw a more intimate crowd, Cor- I’m not really sure, though—ev- erything is rumor and innuendo Beehive Books will host author Larry Smith today people to better their lives. It is the quintessential roto said. at this point. Should I go, and at 7:15 p.m. for a reading and book signing. American Story.” On average, the crowd is anywhere from 20 to 40 what should I expect while I’m Smith’s book, “The Long River Home,” details The story follows the McCall family through mul- people. The Chenoworth reading was largest of the there? stories about life in the Appalachian foothills and tiple generations. events; about 100 people showed up. --Horny in Hayes Green, Vinton and Jefferson counties in Southern “Smith chronicles the sins, joys, sorrows and their To go along with the reading, Beehive’s coffee Ohio. nobility,” author Annabel Thomas wrote. “The char- shop will be serving coffee and tea. Hey, Hornball, This will be Smith’s fi rst visit to Delaware, and acters are the main focus of the story…Such regional Corroto said she likes the OWU involvement at Let me address your fi rst he will be introduced by Ohio Wesleyan professor fi ction has always been about people: their connec- the bookstore. question: the Women’s House is emeritus Robert Flanagan. Flanagan and Smith have tions with one another, their home place, their strug- “Every day, we have a few students who come indeed hosting a sex toy party done readings around the state together. gles to survive and prosper.” here,” Corroto said. next Wednesday, time TBA. Flanagan was also on campus on Oct. 20 reading Beehive books owner Mel Corroto is the host of Corroto said classes sometimes meet at Beehive. The reason you’ve only heard about it through word- from his book of poetry “Reply to an Eviction No- the event, but this is not the fi rst time for her. Bee- The store also employs three OWU students and last of-mouth is because our square tice.” hive has hosted several author readings since it has year, was home to a book club of students. administration won’t let WoHo Although a novel, there are elements of truth to opened. Last spring, Erin Chenoworth, another local Later in November, Beehive will host Erin Mc- use traditional forms of ad- the book, Flanagan said. author, read work. Corroto said local authors tend to Graw, who will read a passage from her novel “The vertising (fl iers, campus-wide “’The Long River Home,’ chronicles in fi ction the come to Beehive. Seamstress of Hollywood Boulevard.” emails) to promote the event. I was surprised—it seems like this school is invested in the Glenn Beck sexual and reproductive health of its students, and buying mas- Upcoming Events turbatory or sexual aids cer- tainly falls into that realm. Anyway, off my soapbox, onto my lube box. Come to the Oct. 22: “The Energy Quest” sex toy party. A lot of people Benes Rooms, 7:30 p.m. get super nervous in normal sex shops (read: creepy vendors, Oct. 25: Senior Recital: Malory Rister creepy customers), and this Jemison Auditorium, 3:15 p.m. will be a non-intimidating en- vironment with non-judgmental Oct. 25: “Archy & Mehitabel” people—normal people, your Chapplear Drama Center, 7 p.m. classmates! Plus, your complete privacy Oct. 23-24: “Check Please!” when purchasing will be en- sured. I don’t know what you’re Chapplear Drama Center, 8 p.m. into, but ladies and gay men will be especially pleased with Oct. 27: Chamber Orchestra the selection available. And Gray Chapel, 8 p.m. besides, with how hard college students work all the time, isn’t Oct. 29: “National and International it time you did something nice Leadership Through Service” for yourself? Benes Rooms, 7:30 p.m. XOXO Mistress OWU By Keegan Adams & Ross McHale Page 8 The Transcript Oct. 22, 2009 Bishops Sports Bishops collect first two wins Field hockey determined to move on after tough loss By Steven Ruygrok Transcript Reporter

On Oct. 7 the Ohio Wesleyan field hockey team was defeated by conference rival Kenyon by a score of 3-2. Junior Christa Cocumelli provided the offense for the Bishops, scoring both goals, but it was not enough to trump the Lords’ offensive attack. The Bishops are now 4-4 in the conference and tied for fourth place. Junior defender Hannah Coughlin said the team didn’t seem like they wanted the win bad enough. “The biggest deciding factor was that we did not have the desire to win the entire game,” Coughlin said. “We had little bursts of greatness, but in order to win tough games, we can’t make mental mistakes.” Coughlin said despite this, teammates were behind each other the whole game Photos by Kayla Henderson and had faith in each other. Left: Freshman outside hitter Meg Weissenberger lines up a kill in the face of her defender. Right: Junior middle hitter Lainey Kekic slams a kill over the “We did a great job of outstretched hands of her defender. The volleyball team, which has struggled this season due to a young, inexperienced roster has snatched its first two trusting our teammates and wins of the season at Earlham and against Denison on Oct. 17 and Kenyon on Oct. 18. The team has been carried by star setter Junior Sarah Marshall backing each other up,” who adds skill and experience to the Bishops. Coughlin said. “When one person made a mistake, someone was always there to pick up the Men’s soccer still hungry after capturing top ranking in DIII slack.” She said the team learned nothing to celebrate until season. They were good and very it needed to play every The Ohio Wesleyan men’s soccer team they win a championship, but “I’m not an idiot,” said lucky. You have to be very minute of the game like it he wants them to understand Martin. “I knew we were good and very lucky to win has achieved the No. 1 ranking in DIII was the end of the game, and that they deserve recognition going to be good. We wanted a national championship. We the score is 0-0 in order to soccer, but head coach Jay Martin and his for their commitment and to load up our schedule to are certainly good enough win big games. performance. test ourselves in the opening this year if we prepare like we players say they will not be satisfied “The difference between The players believe that tournament.” should.” good team and great teams until they bring home a championship. [the ranking] doesn’t mean The team gave credence The Bishops will continue is that great teams don’t anything right now because it to Martin’s claim when they to be tested this season, said panic when they are losing,” is too early in the season and hosted the Fred Meyers Martin, who cited a schedule Coughlin said. “We either By Mike Browning rankings. It is nice that we got it is just a title,” said Martin. Invitational where they ranking which ranks OWU’s panic when we are losing, or Sports Editor that first game out of the way “I want them to know that it is outclassed a field comprised of as the toughest. we don’t turn it on and get on the road as the new number a testament to our work ethic, DIII powers Capital, Carnegie “We have the best strength of fired up to score.” The men’s soccer team because that was our first test and it does mean something. Mellon and Calvin. Calvin schedule, and play more teams Junior midfielder Jessica has been dominant in their as the top team in the nation,” They earned it, and I want and Carnegie Mellon are both that are ranked regionally and Wright said they were all 2009 campaign, rolling over said Wall. “We put together them to enjoy it.” ranked in the top 25 nationally nationally,” said Martin. upset after the game because opponents en route to a 14-0-2 one of the better games we Athletic Director Roger and both teams’ only losses are Since the opening the loss might keep the team record, and a promotion to the have had this year [at Oberlin] Ingles also believes that the at the hands of OWU. tournament, the Bishops out of the playoffs. No.1 ranking in DIII. as well, so it was a great way ranking means more than some “Our talent and depth are haven’t stalled, remaining “I would say we went The team won a decisive to respond to any critics we of the players think. scary sometimes,” said Martin. undefeated, and facing through the five stages of 2-0 victory at Oberlin in the may have.” “In anything you do, you “We can win a national little opposition within the grieving, and today, we first defense of their title as the Junior Back Eric Laipple want to be recognized by your championship because the conference, boasting a decisive accepted the loss, learned nation’s premier team, then said the team isn’t satisfied peers as being the best,” said only team that can beat us is 6-0 conference record, proving from it and now we are went on to dismantle Wooster with being ranked No.1 in Ingles. “This allows all the ourselves.” their superiority on a game to focusing on Denison,” 6-0 at Roy Rike Field. October, and wants to finish years of hard work and the According to Martin, whose game basis. Wright said. According to sophomore NCAA play on top. hours these young men and coaching record stands as the “Since last season ended we Wright said the team met midfielder Travis Wall, who “As a team, we don’t really their coaches have put into fourth best in college soccer knew that we had the potential to discuss game. tallied a goal and an assist in think too much about our their sport, to be recognized for history, the team is more to be one of the best teams in “We discussed what the Oberlin match and has ranking. The coaches do a being the best in the nation.” talented than his 1998 national the country.” Said Wall. happened, what we need to been a consistent offensive good job of keeping us focused Martin was aware of his championship squad, but still “It’s really cool to see it in fix, what we learned from performer this season, any on our goals and we know we team’s potential at the onset has a lot to prove. fine-print though because now it, and now we’re moving skepticism of their top ranking want to be the best team in the of the season as 10 starters “We haven’t done anything we know that we aren’t the forward [...] now we are has been stifled. country in a month.” returned from a team that won yet,” said Martin. only team that thinks we are turning our attention to “I think there was some According to head Coach the NCAC title and participated “I’ve had a team that won one of the best in the nation Denison.” pressure when we saw the new Jay Martin, the team has in the NCAA tournament last the national championship. anymore.” What to watch this week Bishop Notes The fieldhockey team will close its season with a Men’s soccer Makinzie Krebsbach has led The Bishops rallied back from assists, 15 digs and a blocked key confrence matchup against Earlham on Tues- the offensive with 4 shots on a tough 3-2 loss to Kenyon assist in the Bishop’s come- The team continues to net and 2 goals. with a 3-2 win over Denison, from-behind victory against day, Oct. 27, at Selby Stadium at 4:30 p.m. cruise after shifting to the but dropped the next two con- Denison, and added 33 as- No.1 ranking in DIII soccer Football tests 4-2 at Wittenberg and 3-1 sists, 3 kills, and 11 digs in the The football team will look to turn its season with a decisive 2-0 win at to Centre at Selby Stadium. win against Kenyon. around against Washington University in non- Oberlin and a 6-0 blowout of The team fell to 1-5 by Despite the struggles, ju- conference play on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Selby Wooster at Roy Rike Field. nior attacker Christa Cocu- losing handily to national Cross country Stadium at 1 p.m. The Bishops displayed power Case Western Reserve melli has been a prolific of- their tremendous depth and in Cleveland, 55-7. The Spar- fensive threat, tallying 5 goals The Men’s team finished offensive power in the two tan defense frustrated OWU’s in the last 4 games. in 4th at the Gettysberg invi- The men’s socer team will continue its hunt for a games, spreading 8 goals offensive attack, holding the tational with 146 points, 125 national championship when it plays at Wabash among 8 players, and out- Bishops to 14 total rushing Volleyball more than winner Shippens- on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Mud Hallow Stadium. shooting opponents on goal yards. Consistently poor field berg. 30-5. position for the Bishops gave The young team has been Sophomore Sharif Kro- Case’s high-powered offense logging experience while nemer once again led the Women’s soccer a short field to take advantage struggling through a losing bishops individually finish- Have a great shot of an of. season, but has earned its first ing the 8,000 meter course in The team has answered Junior linebacker Chad two wins against Denison and 27:05.2, finishing 17th among OWU sports game? Send a loss to Allegheny on Oct. Murawski and freshman cor- Kenyon. The Bishops came individuals. 3 with 3 straight wins. The ner Paul Schumann led the from behind to beat Denison The Women finished 5th at the digital file to Sports Bishops defeated 3 key con- defense with 8 total tackles. 3-2, and added an impressive the meet, logging 167 points, ference opponents, beating 3-0 victory over Kenyon. The 95 points more than winner Editor Mike Browning at Kenyon, Hiram, and Wooster Field Hockey Bishops are 2-24 and 2-10 in Shippensberg. all by the score of 2-1. NCAC play. Junior Kat Zimmerly [email protected]. If The team has relied on The team is having trou- Junior setter Sarah Mar- again led the women travers- clutch goals and key defen- ble creating separation in the shall earned NCAC player of ing the 6,000 meter course in it’s a winner, we’ll run it sive plays to edge out the vic- NCAC standings at 4th place the week honors for her part 24:10.87, finishing 5th among tories. Sophomore forward with a 5-5 conference record. in the victories. She tallied 44 individuals. on the sports page.