Crawfordsville, Indiana | November 2, 2012 | Volume 105, Issue 8

Student Leaders Travel to Centre College, Centre Stage: Observe Different Student Government Strategies PATRICK BRYANT ‘16 records so future students, like three planned to sit in on a student govern- STAFF WRITER years down the road, wouldn’t have to ment session there and then meet for Four student government leaders be on a ‘word of mouth’ sort of thing.” five to six hours with student lead- visited Centre College in Danville, Wentzel said this trip is meant ers at Centre. One of the things that KY (the site of last month’s vice pres- to be “proactive” for the college, Knott said she’ll be looking at is not idential debate) this week on a fact- meaning there is no specific goal only how the AFC collects infor- finding mission of sorts. The goal of or immediate response that can be mation, but how that’s transferred the trip was to compare and contrast expected upon the group’s return. through club leadership over time. student government organization and Betsy Knott, coordinator of stu- “We trust Wabash men to train protocol with that of a 1,300 student dent activities, said she agrees with those after them,” Knott said. co-ed school with a similar govern- Wentzel and that this trip is meant to Seton Goddard, an AFC member ment structure to that of Wabash. “improve leadership potential” and and sophomore, who also made the One of the students that went achieve a “better-run budget process.” trip to Centre, said was junior Jeremy Wentzel, vice “I think over and over again about by making these president of the student body. something my dad used to say to me observations and “Basically we’re looking to see when we were in high school athlet- potentially mak- how they run things down there, most- ics, that ‘you’ve got to get out of town ing changes in the future, the pur- ly along the lines of if events are stu- PHOTO COURTESY OF CENTRE.EDU once in a while to see how good you re- dent-run or run by a student activities Centre College in Danville, KY, is a highly rated liberal arts college of approximate- ally are,’” Knott said, “and I think that pose is more so coordinator,” Wentzel said. “We re- ly 1,300 students. This week Wabash student leaders travelled to Centre to learn can be applicable to a lot of things.” meant for trans- about Centre’s student government. parency and con- ally don’t have any goals besides just Knott said there really hasn’t Wentzel ’14 sistency rather to see what’s happening there, mostly an inability to necessarily hire ad- Wentzel said that system would also been a time, to her knowledge, that a hard look has been taken at orga- than making the process “easier” or because it’s a similar size and similar ditional staff. An alternative, which be “pursued” again this semester. disbursement of student activities.” nization, consistency and transpar- less thorough for the club president. according to Wentzel was talked “Basically, that would be a system Wentzel said the key question the ency of student government in gen- “I wouldn’t necessarily say that group had is what Centre College about last semester, is an electronic where students would send, do all their eral, and more specifically student we’re trying to make [the process] would do to improve “their situation” student management system, or what budgetary information, online for stu- activities and the budget process. easier, but we’re trying to make it with “our circumstances.” According he said can be referred to as a “stu- dent clubs,” Wentzel said. “It would According to Knott, the group more consistent, we’re trying to to Wentzel, those circumstances are dent club management solution.” help the AFC out, it would also keep left after classes on Wednesday and See, CENTRE, Page 3 AFC Faces Budget Issues CORY KOPITZKE ‘14 cated.” Among other things, the lucidity of rules STAFF WRITER and actions of AFC members regarding budget Recently the Student Senate and the Au- decisions seems to be one of the main issues dit and Finance Committee (AFC) have faced that club members have with the committee. some tough issues with regard to the budget. When students are returned their final bud- Problems from clubs spending money they have get but are not granted the funding they re- not been allocated to clubs spending money quested, they usually attend a Senate meeting on items which are forbidden by bylaws have to determine why it was denied. “We have to been on the table. Additionally, big name clubs say we did not do it for this reason,” Goddard such as the International Student Association said. “Sometimes it is more clear-cut than oth- and Sphinx Club have been indicted for the ers; sometimes clubs will submit the same bud- misuse of Student Senate funds, leading some get they submitted two semesters ago…and it to believe there is a budget crisis occurring. was bad the first time. But as people are getting Moreover, there is controversy as to who better and better about putting together bud- is at fault for the misspending of these funds. gets, I think the AFC is running out of things FRANCISCO HUERTA | WABASH ‘14 to nitpick. So now we are faced with a situa- Student Senate Treasurer Micah Chowning ’14, Tyler Andrews ’15, and James Martin ’13 ponder the Perhaps it is the system used by AFC itself budget problems at a recent student Senate meeting. that is flawed. AFC member sophomore Se- tion where we need to start setting in place pri- ton Goddard said, “I think that a lot of stu- orities…and making those clearer to people been lost along the way,” Wentzel said. spending surrounding the yearbook, particularly dents feel that when they submit a budget to who are part of that process,” Goddard said. “I would certainly like to see the WAR ses- the lack of funding left in the budget to pay for it. Student Senate Vice-President junior Jer- AFC they follow an unclear set of guidelines.” sion [the assembly AFC has at the beginning “Last spring, Senate voted on what we believed emy Wentzel agreed with Goddard, and sub- “They know they cannot request food for of the semester where they decide all club was the last payment on the last yearbook,” Stu- meetings, and they sometimes know they cannot mitted, what he believes, are good solutions budgets] happen over multiple days or mul- dent Senate Treasurer, Micah Chowning said. to the defunct system. “As far as I understand request money for T-Shirts, but beyond having “We thought we were done paying for it be- the AFC, they are doing the best job they can tiple meetings instead of one. I think mov- reversion dates for their budgets…they are very cause the quality was too low for the price we with the circumstances they have been dealt,” ing forward with an educational session [for unclear as to how we [the AFC] make judgment paid. We wanted to see improvements made to Wentzel said. “They are having to make a lot clubs] should be something we should do, calls on the items they submit to us,” Goddard justify the expense,” Chowning said. “However, said. “They will submit a budget to ACF, and I of value judgments in a short amount of time and to be frank, it should be mandatory for at the beginning of this fall semester, Student think a lot of students see it as a magical or mys- with information that has just been passed all clubs to receive funding,” Wentzel said. Senate received an invoice from the printing along… Obviously some clubs get the short- Probably the biggest issue the AFC and Sen- terious process that occurs before their budget is See, BUDGET, Page 3 sent back to them with what they have been allo- hand because there is information that has ate have faced this semester has been the error in Professors Enjoy Green Commutes

DAVID MYLES ‘14 the shops downtown. I’ll often see people fun when it’s icy, but I manage to get by!” STAFF WRITER I know, and it’s nice to stop and say hel- Aside from their daily routine of morn- On the roads through campus, yellow lo.” Professor Hoerl, on the other hand, ing exercise, Howland, Hoerl, and Hol- and scarlet leaves cover the pavement and doesn’t own a car nor does she know how lander all stay active in other ways. “Just dance in the winter wind. Always beautiful to drive. “I like the fact that I’m not using about every day I walk my dog to campus to witness but depressing to acknowledge, gas, etc.,” Hoerl said. “But the real rea- to get The New York Times,” Howland son is that my feet are the only way to get the loss of leaves reminds us that winter is said. “I’m an enthusiastic but not great myself from my apartment to my office!” near and so is Jack Frost’s biting breath. tennis player. I use the stair stepper while With winter right around the corner, one Yet for some members of the Wabash I listen to podcasts. Biking is a lot more community who don’t drive to campus, might be curious if any of these individu- interesting than the stair stepper though.” this change in weather will have a much als would put up their walking shoes till For Hoerl though, walking is about more direct impact. Professor of Econom- spring, and escape to the warm confines of ics Frank Howland, Assistant Professor of an automobile during those few precious more about relaxation than just getting Political Science Ethan Hollander, and As- minutes between their homes and cam- from point A to point B: “I like to gener- sistant Professor of Political Science Lexi pus. “I’ll bike and bundle up,”Howland ally walk around town (i.e., just for fun, Hoerl commute daily, and each of them has said. “I try to do it unless it’s raining or not to get to campus) and from time to his own unique reason for not driving to snowing. It’s just a question of safety.” time I might ride a bike around town.” campus. Dr. Howland, who rides his bike Hollander, however, doesn’t fear the Dr. Hollander mentions that he also runs, to campus everyday, does so mainly out of coming cold, but instead embraces it: “I but also admits to exercising during class: convenience. “I live really close, about three actually prefer walking in the winter. Who “I pace a lot when I teach. Anyone who’s likes driving in the snow? Besides, the cold quarters of a mile,” Howland said. “And taken my class knows that I tend to be pretty it saves money, doesn’t pollute, and it’s a air is refreshing,” Hollander said. “Be- active when I’m in front of the classroom.” FRANCISCO HUERTA | WABASH ‘14 good way to get exercise in the morning.” sides that, I hate digging my car out of the Professor of Economics Frank Howland rides his bike to campus So, as we walk across campus this win- As with Howland, Dr. Hollander also snow and scraping ice off the windows. It’s every day as an alternative to driving. In today’s green age ter, leaving the warm confines of our dorm many are taking similar steps in order to cut down on fuel us- enjoys the exercise he gets in morning when it’s warm out that I sometimes drive. age and pollution. Howland rides mainly for the convenience but also the communal aspect of walk- I don’t like arriving at work all sweaty.” rooms to venture out into the cold Indiana and exercise in addition to those economic and environmental ing through town, “Mostly, I do it for ex- Along with Hollander, Dr. Hoerl is mornings, just remember that there are at reasons. ercise -- but I also like the sense of com- also optimistic about the coming months, least three professors who have it rougher munity. When I walk to work, I walk past “I walk no matter the weather. It’s not than you. But by their own choice, of course. Page 2 The Bachelor | November 2, 2012

Bachelor A Look Inside Visiting Lecture Series

301 W. Wabash Ave. Crawfordsville, IN In-Depth Process Determines Speakers 47933 ADAM ALEXANDER ‘16 that the College once managed to bring EDITOR IN CHIEF Gabe Watson COPY EDITOR in Senator Paul Simon, a Democrat from [email protected] Illinois. A Wabash student from south- Wabash students have had a tremen- ern Illinois said he’d love for Senator Si- MANAGING EDITOR dous amount of opportunities to meet fa- John Dykstra mon to visit Wabash, and he came right [email protected] mous speakers this semester. Paul Gehl around the time of the Clinton impeach- of the Newberry Library, Chef Michael CREATIVE EDITOR ment hearings. According to Beck, Si- Riley Floyd Ruhlman, Yugoslavian survivor Nadja mon mentioned that the Congress of the [email protected] Halilbegovich, Purdue entomologist time was much more collegial – they sat NEWS EDITOR Tom Turpin, and Brazillian poet Sal- Scott Morrison down in private, Republicans and Dem- [email protected] gado Maranhão have all visited campus as part of the Visiting Lecture Series. ocrats, and seriously deliberated, before OPINION EDITOR The Visiting Lecture Series is head- going up to the microphones and bad- Jacob Burnett mouthing each other. Beck mentioned [email protected] ed by the Lecture Committee, which is made up of three faculty members. that this particular visitor was great be- SPORTS EDITOR cause he showed Wabash students the Ryan Lutz Since Reference Librarian Jeff Beck ar- [email protected] rived on campus 16 years ago, however, truth about Congress, rather than just the bickering that had been perceived. CAVELIFE EDITOR he has chaired the Committee almost Alex Totten A number of faculty members, par- [email protected] every year. Beck explained that getting the visitors to campus is no simple pro- ticularly new ones, bring in people they COREY EGLER | WABASH ‘15 PHOTO EDITOR went to school with that would be will- Reference Librarian Jeff Beck chairs the Lecture Committee along with his library duties. Ian Baumgardner cess; in fact, it usually takes two years [email protected] to get a visitor to come to Wabash. ing to visit campus for a low cost and dents have to decide if the lecture is mester at Wabash. But Beck mentioned “In year one, the group plans [for would be willing to integrate themselves BACHELOR ADVISER relevant to their class or not,” Beck that attendance is not the primary ob- Howard Hewitt next year], and then year two they imple- with the Wabash community. Finally, the [email protected] said. He went on to mention that there jective of the Visiting Lecture Series. ment whoever they planned,” Beck said. Lecture Committee also goes through is another group of students, though. As an example, Beck men- COPY EDITOR The Lecture Committee often has agencies, for those visitors who are more Adam Alexander Some people are simply passionate tioned that the College once brought [email protected] to work with varying time constraints. high profile. The agency then does all of about topics beyond their classwork. in a career diplomat, who was in- They can get visitors to campus with the organizational work. The drawback Scheduling where the lectures should volved in a hostage situation as The purpose of The Bachelor is to six weeks’ notice, but more high pro- to these high-profile visitors is that their serve the school audience, includ- take place is a problem of its own. well as other dramatic negotiations. ing but not limited to administra- file visitors, such as Chef Michael fees amount to almost the entire semes- tors, faculty and staff, parents, “Sometimes it’s hard to know what “Yes it would be great if you had Ruhlman, require a great deal more ter’s budget. For the price of one high- alumni, community members and people get fascinated about. You book a an event with twenty people showing most importantly, the students. of planning than six weeks can allow. profile visitor who stays on campus for Because this is a school paper, the room, and maybe 20 people come into a up, but if just two people show up and content and character within will “There are certain people with cer- an evening the College can have ten cater to the student body’s inter- visitors come who will actually join the room meant for 80. Or 80 people come they get this real nuts and bolts experi- ests, ideas and issues. Further, this tain calendars that you cannot just publication will serve as a medium whip together in six weeks,” Beck said. Wabash community for a couple of days. into a room that seats 20,” Beck said. ence of what it’s like to serve in the dip- and forum for student opinions “You try to match a room to its audi- lomatic corps, then to me, that makes it and ideas. Beck mentioned that the least ideal One lamentable fact about the Visit- ence, but that can be a lot of guesswork.” a success. That’s what makes this bet- Although an individual newspaper, situation is for the visitors to come to ing Lecture Series is that not all of the the Board of Publications publishes lectures are well attended. Part of the Beck recalled one instance, around ter than the big schools where you’re The Bachelor. The Bachelor and campus in the evening, eat dinner, give BOP receive funding from the a talk, and leave. One of the greatest problem lies with scheduling conflicts. the time when the Lord of the Rings going to be one person in the crowd. “ Wabash College Student Senate, movies were at the peak of their popu- Beck stresses that one of his main goals which derives its funds from the parts of the Visiting Lecture Series for “There has been a long standing de- Wabash College student body. Beck is seeing the visitors have per- bate, with a school our size, is it a shame larity, the Lecture Committee spon- for the visiting lecturers is that they are Letters (e-mails) to the editor are sonal interactions with the students. when we have four competing events on sored an archeobiologist to give a talk able to meet with students one-on-one. welcomed and ecouraged. They will only be published if they in- “My tendency is to try to find the same evening? Some people think in Salter Hall about a group of small “I don’t look at the numbers, I clude name, phone, or e-mail, and humans he called “the Hobbit people.” just look at opportunities,” Beck said. are not longer than 300 words. those guests who are really willing it’s great; life is full of choices. Others The Bachelor reserves the right to to become a member of the commu- say we don’t have that many visiting Beck recalled people having to stand “The thing that’s most rewarding here edit letters for content, typographi- cal errors, and length. All letters nity for a day or a week,” Beck said. lecturers, artists, or poets; let’s try not to in the aisles to hear the lecturer talk is that we really make an effort to put received become property of this about his research findings on the Hob- publication for the purposes of But as far as finding the actual - lec pile it up all in one evening,” Beck said. students and these visitors face to reprinting and/or redistribution. turers themselves, the Lecture Commit- Beck theorized that another reason bit people. Beck said he expected a face. How can you measure that?” Profanity may appear in the pub- tee relies on the Wabash community. why Wabash men don’t always attend the large turnout, but it seemed to him like The Visiting Lecture Series con- lication, but only in cases of direct quote or if profanity is necessary In some instances, a student or faculty lectures is because Wabash men simply half of the campus attended the event. cluded this semester with an appear- to the content of the story. Please don’t enjoy the luxury of a lot of free time. Beck mentioned that the main en- ance by Brazillian poet Salgado Maran- do not confuse profanity with member will read a book recently pub- obscenity. No article or picture of lished and try to bring the author to Wa- “I think part of it is akin to recre- couragement for students to attend these hão and his translator Alexis Levitin on an obscene nature will appear in this publication. bash as part of their book tour. Another ational reading. I mean, what Wabash lectures comes from faculty. Beck noted Nov. 1. There are, however, two visitors

The Bachelor is printed every way that Wabash gets visitors on cam- man has time to read a good novel? that extra credit works well, and some scheduled for the spring semester: Phi Thursday at the Journal Review pus is by exploiting the fact that students Who has time for these things? In some freshman tutorials require students to at- Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Dr. Val- in Crawfordsville. It is delivered freely to all students, faculty, and come to Wabash from all over the globe. ways, the lecture event seems like a tend a few events like those sponsored erie Hansen, a Chinese historian, and staff at Wabash College. In an older example, Beck mentioned continuation of the classroom, and stu- by visiting lecturers during their first se- Dr. Chad Rector, a political scientist. All advertising published in The Bachelor is subject to the ap- plicated rate card. The Bachelor reserves the right to deny requests for publication of advertisements. Student organizations of Wabash College may purchase advertise- ments at half the listed rate.

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Friday, November 9 Rugby Keg Game 6 p.m. at DePauw The Bachelor | November 2, 2012 Page 3 Freezes Find Passion for Home Renovations JOHN DYKSTRA ‘13 They moved from Iowa City MANAGING EDITOR to Eureka, where they purchased Drs. Rixa and Eric Freeze have and renovated a bed and break- renovated their share of homes fast. They added a two-car ga- throughout their journey from Ath- rage to their property in Eureka. ens, Ohio, where they attended In 2008, they moved into a small graduate school, to Crawfordsville. brick Victorian house on West Main They have restored properties in Street in Crawfordsville. They in- Athens, Ohio, Iowa City, Iowa, Eu- stalled a privacy fence, raised bed reka, Illinois, and Crawfordsville. gardens, and a marble bathroom “We personally enjoy improv- suite with a Jacuzzi tub. They also ing properties and bringing them raised the ceiling in the original back to life,” Eric Freeze said. “For bathroom and removed one of its us, it’s something that compliments walls to make it more spacious. the more abstract and intellectual However, their family was grow- work of teaching and writing. After ing, and the Victorian house on W. sitting at a computer all day, there’s Main St. was becoming too small. nothing like demolishing a wall or “We hadn’t planned to sell the stripping down antique hardware. home,” Eric Freeze said. “We didn’t It’s gratifying to see those results, think we’d have any more chil- like shaping a diamond from coal.” dren, so the home was perfect for The Freezes purchased their us with one child. When we end- first property in Athens with their ed up with three, we decided that graduate student stipends. The prop- we either needed to look or some- erty contained two houses. They thing larger or finish the basement.” painted the inside and outside of They decided to purchase a brick KELLY SULLIVAN | WABASH ‘15 both houses and added a master house on Wallace Avenue, where Drs. Rixa and Eric Freeze stand in front of their current project in Crawfordsville. They have renovated homes in three other bed/bath suite in the main house. they now reside. The house was once cities. They rented out one of the houses. owned by the owners of Poston Brick ethic to keep your house and your units have been rented out ever since. The costs of renovating the Company. It features three types of After two years, they sold the property in good condition, no matter The last home they invested in is five-plex have the Freezes op- bricks and was built to showcase the property and moved to Iowa City. how humble the dwelling. I was a bit a five-plex property on Grant Street, type of brick the company made. The erating at a loss right now, but They renovated their house in Iowa shocked to come to Crawfordsville not far from the College. They re- Freezes made renovations inside and they are optimistic that they will City and eventually sold it for double and see how run-down so many of the painted the building and added new for over double what they paid for it. outside the house. They removed make a profit off of the property. properties are. We’ve spent several floors, fixtures, and appliances. “Over the three years we were overgrowth on the outside. They plan years looking for rental properties in “We wanted to renovate these “Our long term goals are basically there, we gut renovated the home, on finishing the project by next year. town and have been appalled at the apartments because when we were to maintain the four properties that put in hardwood floors, made in- When first arriving in Crawfords- terrible conditions of most that we looking for an investment property, we have and divest ourselves of the set kitchen cabinets with an Amish ville, they realized Crawfordsville’s cabinetmaker, put in a marble mas- housing market was similar to Eure- saw. Hopefully we can turn that situ- we noticed a lack of quality rent- W. Main St. house,” Eric Freeze said. ter bedroom/bath suite with a frame- ka’s. The market was stable with not ation around, one house at a time.” als in Crawfordsville,” Eric Freeze “It’s a wonderful home and we’d like less shower an a jacuzzi tub, resided many opportunities for a large resale. After a year of looking, they said. “Many visiting faculty have to see it go to someone in the Wabash found a property near the Wash- complained about the state of most the house with historic lap siding “Even though we have asked community. Eventually, I could see us and scallops, repainted the interior/ ourselves, ‘Why in the world are ington St. and Jefferson St. inter- of the properties they visited. We also parting with one of the multifam- exterior, welded a 200-foot histori- we rescuing this house?” it has al- section. The property was a triplex wanted to provide something that cally accurate wrought iron fence, re- ways turned out to be worth it,” Rixa that had been abandoned for a few would be relatively inexpensive but ily rentals but for the time being we placed the furnace and put in central Freeze said. “I grew up in Minnesota, years after foreclosure. They re- could also serve people who were need to recoup some of our invest- air conditioning,” Eric Freeze said. where there’s a strong community stored the property, and the three coming temporarily to the College.” ment from the five-plex renovations.” Centre From Page 1 From Wentzel’s perspective, English, Wrestling he said there is no urgency in mak- make it more process-driven, and, ing any immediate or rash changes; again, more fair,” Goddard said. the trip was meant to be a proac- Goddard said prior to leav- tive undertaking. When it comes to Speak to Sandberg ing that if he could ask one ques- club organization, and the possibil- tion of the students he was going very well so I dropped the course ity of using an electronic system, DEREK ANDRE ‘16 to meet with it would be whether STAFF WRITER after my first exam,” Sandberg or not they view student govern- he said that although what’s done Pin and pen: those are two words said. But while the door to busi- ment as an “ally” or an “obstacle.” today has gone without serious is- that define Dan Sandberg ’13. One ness would close for Sandberg, “I think, right now, the sense that sue for many years, there’s no rea- is something Sandberg brought with I get is there are a lot of mixed feel- son why student government and the door to English would open. the AFC shouldn’t look to improve. him to Wabash, and the other is “I picked up a poetry course ings about that here,” Goddard said. PHOTO COURTESY OF CENTRE.EDU “I think some people feel that student “Honestly, we’ve survived a long something with which he is leaving. and that reawakened my inter- Wentzel said. “But we can do bet- As a wrestler for the Little Giants, government does a lot to help them time on just passing along informa- est in English,” Sandberg said. ter, so we’re going to be proactive Sandberg has done plenty of pinning out, but I feel there are some students tion by word of mouth, or by ran- It was that poetry class that who don’t always feel that way.” dom Excel spreadsheets, down,” and check [Centre’s system] out.” during his time at the College. The Indianapolis, Ind. native wrestles in helped to turn the Phi Psi brother the 184-pound weight class. Prior to toward an English major and later Budget coming to Wabash, Sandberg wres- to the Teacher Education program. tled for Warren Central High School. After graduation, Sandberg plans From Page 1 able, it has had to come from other there’s no Despite being recruited by the to become a high school English sources, as Student Body President budget cri- College to wrestle, wrestling was not teacher—preferably of sophomores. company, much to our surprise… senior Alex Robbins explains. “Se- sis as some Sandberg’s sole motivation for at- Sandberg wants to become a school Believing this to be the invoice for a nior Council will be transferring have sug- tending Wabash. Instead, Sandberg’s administrator and dreams of climb- down payment, the AFC decided not money from [a discretionary spend- gested.” eighth grade English teacher, Darren ing the ladder to become the Indiana to allocate the new yearbook since ing fund] to the Yearbook’s account Over- Sharp, influenced him to come to Wa- Senate did not want the same old in the very near future,” Robbins said. all, the bash. “He was really passionate not Superintendent of Public Instruction. yearbook made on students’ dime.” Robbins was also a lot more op- concern of only about English, but also about his Here and now, Sandberg has Chowning continued to remem- timistic about the budget as a whole. students students, and that really had a pro- his thoughts turned to Wabash be- ber the fiasco: “We later found out “The bottom line is that by the end of seems to found effect on me,” Sandberg said. cause of its unique atmosphere. But that it was an invoice for the last my term as President, all outstanding be the lack Robbins ’13 Sandberg’s interest in writing arose the lack of women is a drawback. batch of yearbooks, which was com- bills will be paid, our accounts will of trans- out of the liberal arts experience here. Like Robert Frost’s “The pletely unexpected because senators still be balanced, and I, with the help parency in the student-run admin- “I came into college thinking that I Road Not Taken,” Sand- and reps thought the last vote on the of Micah Chowning and the AFC, will istration. This problem could stem would be one of those guys that went berg made a unique choice. yearbook was the final payment,” leave the Student Body in better fi- from a lack of attendance at Senate into business,” Sandberg said. “That “Wabash was my grassy path Chowning said. “There is fund- nancial shape than any administration by non-senators or a lack of com- statistic that one in eight Wabash ing to pay it, but the confusion of of the past few years has left it,” Rob- munication by the heads of the ad- grads are CEOs or Presidents [of their that wanted wear,” Sandberg said, the whole issue has caused the pay- bins said. “We understand the con- ministration. If student interest in the companies] really stood out to me.” alluding to the tougher yet more ment to be stalled for some time.” cern some students might have, and in actions of Senate is high, then there But Economics 101 did not go rewarding path he chose. Spo- Even though payment is avail- fact, we have had them too. However, will be no issue of poor transparency. as Sandberg planned. “I didn’t do ken like a true English major.

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NEWS EDITOR OPINION EDITOR CAVELIFE EDITOR SPORTS EDITOR Scott Morrison Jacob Burnett Alex Totten Ryan Lutz A Response to Mr. Totten Pro-life Doesn’t Mean Anti-Women

This opinion piece is a response and comments I basically found of- SCOTT for rape victims. And as this article moting a car as sexy, or even an ice to the article written by my peer fensive. I reject most of his claims CAMPBELL‘13 points out, that is clearly not the case. cream bar having the same name as Mr. Totten in the October 26th, (that he has a morality based in hu- OPINION The next thing that I really took of- a condom and advertising it that way, 2012 issue of The Bachelor, titled manism, that Akin and Mourdock COLUMNIST fense at, mainly because I will boldly are just a few examples of the objec- “Rape Culture Rises in Politics”. hate women, that women are an ob- state that I share the same belief of First off, I would like to agree with ject of rape to men in society today, Mourdock, that a baby conceived tification of women in modern cul- him on Lugar. I have had the privi- etc.). I am not going to say that Mour- through rape shouldn’t be a victim un- ture. But I really take some offense lege of not only speaking with Sena- dock is a saint and a martyr for his der the guise of woman’s rights. Just when people label individuals like tor Lugar, but also connecting with cause, but I will start out by saying because Mourdock and Akin value Mourdock as a “woman hater” when him a on a personal level. Senator that he was clearly misunderstood. abortion in the case of rape (which the life a fetus/human/embryo/what- he just expresses what he values. Lugar is a brother of Beta Theta Pi, I talked to a lot of people about ever you want to call “it”, does not accounts for 1% of all abortions na- Women are being objectified in and I had the opportunity to hear him this, because I was silently torn. mean that they hate women and wish tionwide; 75-80% occur because the today’s culture, no doubt. But you speak in Washington D.C. as well as Most of the colleagues, faculty and baby is unwanted or inconvenient, to impose their will upon them. My Mr. Totten are following that same Chicago. Rest assured, he is a man of students alike, agreed that Mour- which I find to be a much more of- mom is one of the biggest advocates true morals and principles, and will dock probably didn’t mean what he fensive statistic) is we assume that for pro-life, and she is also a large trend by telling them an abortion be sorely missed in the Senate. Russia exactly said. He basically said rape women that become pregnant from proponent of woman’s rights. She is will solve their problems. Like the stating that it will withdraw from the was intended by God, and lets be rape want an abortion. I would like not a hypocrite; she actually thinks The Ad Hoc Committee of Women Nunn-Lugar Proliferation Program honest, that’s not what he meant. the two are equally self-evident. to point my readers to an article by Pregnant by Sexual Assault (WPSA) is clear evidence that Indiana may I believe Mr. Totten has found I will not disagree that women are LifeNews.com, titled “Pregnant Rape stated, just support them, rather than very well have made a grave mis- himself in a trap that most Americans Victims: Quit Assuming We Want an being objectified in today’s media. promote something that many of take in May. I think we did at least. today have fallen into: That all the di- Abortion”. The title speaks for itself. “Sex sells” seems to be the mantra of The rest of Mr. Totten’s opinions alogue surrounding the debate about But not even for why I expected be- marketing products these days. Pro- them may or may not believe or want. fore reading it. The Ad Hoc Commit- tee of Women Pregnant by Sexual Assault (WPSA) represents exactly what it states. The best quote from the article goes as follows, “What matters is that women and girls who become pregnant from rape or incest need real support and resources that meet their needs. In many cases, however, these needs are not met because most peo- ple assume that abortion will solve the problem.” This does not deny the fact that Mr. Totten wants rape victims to receive support, but I be- COURTESY OF NORTHCOUNTRYPUBLICRADIO.COM lieve he falls under the same trap that COURTESY OF IDEASTREAM.ORG Todd Akin came into the spotlight because of his views on abortion. However, is pervades America today: we just as- Richard Mourdock has been accused of promoting a new rape culture that hates he guilty of hating women? women. But does he hate women? sume abortion will solve the problem Breeder’s Cup Creates Champions STEPHEN ness, and the Belmont Stakes as the a result of selective breeding toward depleted of the bulk of its talent. In Mott trained horses, To Honor and BATCHELDER‘15 “most prestigious” races of the years, young horses with speed, not the stam- fact only three three-years olds are Serve, Ron the Greek, and Flat Out. OPINION the reality is that these three races ina and strength necessary for stay- entered on the Classic card, Travers Bill Mott, a hall of fame trainer, has COLUMNIST represent only a small division within ing power in the handicap division. Stakes winner Alpha, Pennsylvania already trained eight Breeder’s Cup the larger sport of Horse Racing. The This year’s Breeder’s Cup Classic Stakes winner Handsome Mike, and champions, two of which have won Triple Crown races are held exclu- Field demonstrates in many ways the Haskell Stakes winner Nonios. Al- the Classic. Will the veteran trainer sively for three year old colts and fil- changing face of Horse Racing. The pha is the only horse in the field that add to his accomplished career with lies and receive such acclaim because Kentucky Derby and Preakness win- started in the 2012 Kentucky Derby. yet another Breeder’s Cup champi- they showcase the horses that will ul- ner, I’ll Have Another, was forced This is not to say that the field on? Or perhaps all three could upset timately develop into top contenders into retirement prior to the Belmont is without a number of outstanding Little known to much of the U.S. in the handicap divisions, which gen- Stakes due to an injury, dashing horses. The 9/5 morning line favor- the heavily favorite Game On Dude. population, this weekend marks the erally cover longer distances for older hopes that for America’s first triple ite, Game on Dude, has been stellar In my opinion Game On Dude will most celebrated event of the year horses. Yet, in the past two decades crown winner since 1978. The Bel- this year with victories in the Santa be tough to catch from the lead on his for Thoroughbred Horse Racing, the we have seen a dramatic shift in the mont Stakes winner, Union Rags, Anita Handicap and the Hollywood home track. Yet, if the race is fast ear- Breeders Cup World Championship. role of the Triple Crown races. No was also forced into an early retire- Gold Cup, along with a second place ly on, which likely it will be, the late The Breeder’s Cup held this Friday longer do Triple Crown races seem ment in early summer. What is more finish in the Pacific Classic. Game On running Richard’s Kid cannot be left and Saturday, will feature fifteen to showcase the futurity of the sport, the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Dude is a perfect 5/5 over the Santa off your wagers. To round out your races packed with the best horses but rather they tend to highlight a top runner-up, Bodemeister, was retired Anita course and with a victory in the trifecta I would take the fast improv- from around the globe in their re- performance for a horse already at his on August 21 after sustaining a shoul- Classic will likely claim Horse of the ing Nonios, who has come on late in spective divisions all competing for peak and not likely to develop further. der injury. This has left the three- Year honors. Another major story line his three year old season with multi- Many horsemen have theorized this is in this year’s field are the three Bill a piece of the $14 million distrib- year old class of Thoroughbreds ple Grade 1 stakes victories. For the uted amongst the races. The feature more exotic gamblers, the Bill Mott event of the weekend at Santa Anita trifecta could be a fun wager. Yet, as Park in Los Angeles, CA will be the it is unlikely many of us will find our Breeder’s Cup Classic, a $5 million way to a betting window on Friday or race over 1 ¼ miles on the Santa Saturday, I would still encourage you Anita dirt open to horses who’s to- to check out the racing this weekend tal seasonal earnings or respective on ABC. While the Kentucky Derby wins have merited their invitation may be where champions are born, to compete in the most prestigious race of the year. The Breeder’s Cup the Breeder’s Cup is where champi- by and large is a celebration of the ons are made. The Derby for all its “Sport of Kings” encompassing two popular culture hype loses a sense days of stellar racing from horses of of the broader extent of the sport, if every division form across the globe. you want to see what Thoroughbred While the media and popular cul- Horse Racing is really about, take off ture often paint the Triple Crown COURTESY OF SARATOGA.COM the overly ornate hats, put away the races, the Kentucky Derby, the Preak- Horse Racing fans will be tuning in to ABC to see this year’s Breder’s Cup Classic, and you should be one of them. roses, and turn on the Breeder’s Cup. FOOD FOR THOUGHT Regardless of being pro-life or pro-choice, should a woman be alowed to have an abor- tion if she becomes pregnant as a result of being raped? The Bachelor | november 2, 2012 Page 5 Love Powers Through

We shake the moonlight’s suspicious gaze different cloaks of understanding that reach be- Many people were shocked to hear of my health TYLER GRIFFIN ‘13 off our backs and dry the salty worries from the yond Call of Duty. And though usually silent or struggles. It pains me to admit I did not listen OPINION brims of our eyes and waltz into the Crawfords- a faint whisper, I believe in his power to love. COLUMNIST to the words of my late grandfather, “it’s real ville Wal-Mart at 1am. When there is nothing What’s most ironic about this scary experi- out here and everybody got problems, but most else to say, we resort to chatting about Mother ence is I am the one that always has it together. people too dumb to ask for help. It ain’t your Nature’s indecisive history. A 58 cent package of balloons and some string later, we hop back job to pretend with them, but help even when into the chilled impala and stare into the dark. ‘It’s real out here and ev- they refuse it.” We all can get sucked into the Soon our feet crush the brittle bodies of the au- continual pressures of studies, athletics and or- tumn leaves and fallen twigs and we allow the erybody got problems, but ganizational needs, but it is vital we stop to as- spooky sounds of an empty arboretum to acts as nine reluctance to share my struggle with not most people too dumb to ask sess the well-being of our brothers and yourself. our therapeutic orchestra. No coat, going on my only my professors, but my closest friends. Wabash does always fight and more often 26 hour of insomnia, struggling to keep air in my Me, the grand preacher for all things Wabash, for help. It ain’t your job to times it is in the stands or the classroom, but our lungs, tears like Niagara falls violently bursting I am constantly challenging the stereotypes through, sanity seconds away from gnawing pretend with them, but help most powerful weapon is love. I thank Rashaan unfairly attributed to Wabash men, things like its way free from my troubled mind, a “close Stephens, Ryan Lutz and Gabe Watson for not “toxic masculinity”, “devoid emotional be- your eyes” grounds me and I begin to release even when they refuse it.’ only being a receptacle for my emotional buli- ings”, “judgmental cretins”. And this is not to the five balloons that represent, sadness, fear, mia, but for suiting up and helping me fight one say that some of us don’t struggle with these anxiety, depression and cancer. Perhaps those My job is to give the advice, listen to the prob- of the toughest battles of my life. Hopefully now balloons landed in the arms of Jesus, Allah, problems, but after my near hand shake with the lems, internalize them and bandage the dam- I can free myself from my fighter stance and fi- Fate, Destiny, or Chance, but 51 hours later the grim reaper, I am convinced of the power of the aged spirits of my friends. A few weeks ago nally get to reuse my birthday Cactus cup come results came in. Pancreatic cancer and its death- Wabash man. I believe in his ability to drill a I likened my room to Oprah’s couch. A place ly paws remain distant and I am cancer free. hole just wide enough for him to crawl out of free of judgment and in it’s a place uncondi- this Thursday to celebrate my victory against Trauma has a weird way of putting things his comfort zone and embrace. I trust his abil- tional understanding. It’s so easy for people to pancreatic cancer and doubt in the powerful abil- into perspective. I look back now on my asi- ity to adapt to certain situation, wearing many hide behind false smiles and insincere laughs. ities of my Wabash brothers. Thanks again guys! Hurricane Sandy Transcends Politics Despite the terrible consequences JACOB national distress politicians can put caused by natural disasters, one posi- BURNETT ‘15 aside their political views and work tive outcome emerges; political par- OPINION together for the American people. ties and their respective ideologies get EDITOR Governor Christie also mentioned pushed to the side. New Jersey Gover- that President Obama hasn’t brought nor, an advocate for Mitt Romney, has up the election with him since the two praised President Obama for his lead- have been working together. One may ership in handling Hurricane Sandy. argue that President Obama is doing Governor Christie thanked Presi- this for national attention; however, a dent Obama for his help in protecting ber at the White House and told me more important point to take away is the people on the East coast including to call him if I needed anything and that the issues surrounding Hurricane New Jersey. On MSNBC’s “Morning he absolutely means it, and it’s been Sandy transcend elections and politics. Joe,” Christie said, “the president has very good working with the presi- Hurricane Sandy has devastated been all over this, and he deserves dent and his administration.” This the East coast. The most recent report COURTESY OF THEATLANTIC.COM great credit. He gave me his num- action shows that in times of great states that 38 people have died due to Hurricane Sandy left a pile of ruble after crashing thorugh New York City. The hur- ricane also set fires. Hurricane Sandy. The hurricane has left approximately 8.2 million peo- on Wednesday. A huge fire destroyed question emerges; should a natural ple without electricity. According to as many as 100 houses in a flooded disaster or some other serious event the Huffington Post Lower Manhat- beachfront neighborhood in Queens occur for politicians to forgo politi- tan, which includes Wall Street, was on Tuesday, forcing firefighters to cal interests and work for the people? among the hardest-hit areas after the undertake daring rescues. And these In times of great distress, the storm sent a nearly 14-foot surge of are just a couple of the consequences. people need a great leader to help seawater, a record, coursing over its Hurricane Sandy’s aftermath make sense of the terrible events that seawalls and highways. Water cas- will demand a united nation to help plague our lives. We can be so caught caded into the gaping, unfinished those affected. Governor Christie has up in politics that we lose what truly construction pit at the World Trade posed a laudable effort to bridge po- matters in our lives. As Hurricane Center, and the New York Stock Ex- litical differences. This action proves Sandy comes to an end, let’s remem- change was closed for a second day, that we are moving forward as a na- ber what unites us as the American

COURTESY OF WORDPRESS.COM the first time that has happened be- tion despite the abhorrent political people, and let politicians remem- Hurricane Sandy also reaked havoc in Cuba. Electric lines hang and serve as a cause of weather since the Blizzard of ties that sometimes tear our nation ber why we have elected them: to do reminder of the power of storms 1888. The NYSE said it would reopen apart. However, a very important what’s right for the American people. Losers and Winners Culture and Society Grow Soft

ANDREW a society that’s all about equalizing outcomes. DETTMER ‘15 Of course the kid whose parents are doctors in OPINION Carmel is going to have a much higher chance COLUMNIST of success than the kid whose parents work two shifts at the factory each to keep food on the table and attend an inner city school in India- napolis. It might not be fair, but is it any more fair to take from the Carmel kid’s chances in Discrimination. That’s a word I’ve heard thrown around a lot. Maybe it’s due to the order to improve the lot of the inner city child? fact that as a member of a fraternity, at an all- Too many people these days have forgotten male school I am part of organizations that that the American Dream is not always a one- many would tend to classify as discrimina- generation proposition. Many times you spend tory. Fraternities are seen as these bastions your whole life working in the same dead end COURTESY OF QWESTOFFICE.NET of chauvinism by many of the modern world, Awards for participation force society into thinking that life is easy and any attempt to accomplish job just to ensure that your kids have a better and as we all know from our friends and fam- something is worth praise. Do you agree? chance at making it to the top then you did. My ily when we first told them about considering members the people who simply walked through work harder in order to win one of those trophies. grandfather was an insurance salesman and an an all-male school, “Isn’t that kind of sexist?” life; you have to make something of yourself The same concept can apply to groups peo- electrician at an auto plant. Two of his sons are Too many people these days view that when to get a ‘life’ trophy.” That’s always stuck with ple want to get into or college or anything else now doctors. He worked long and hard hours to someone is left out by life, this is completely ensure his kids would not have to. America has unfair and must be corrected. Because of this, me, it fueled my natural competitive streak and someone has to apply for. In my Constitutional forgotten that lesson; we now demonize those our culture and our society are growing soft. made me never accept anything but my very Law class, one member talked about how the that have risen to the top, who a few genera- My best example of this is when we grew best and never settle for a simple “participation” last three summers of working in a factory to tions ago were nowhere near the top. We’re so up how many of us were on little league teams award. Years later as an assistant coach for my pay for school remind him of why he doesn’t in a variety of sports? All of us have trophies little cousin’s little league baseball team I suc- want to work in a factory for the next thirty worried about being politically correct, hurting and medallions for those. My parents however cessfully had the participation trophies removed years. Life isn’t fair. Some people will have to someone’s feelings, or leaving someone out never let me keep the myriad of “participation” from the end of the season awards. If your team work in factories their whole lives. But it’s not that we’re losing that killer instinct Americans trophies that these leagues felt obligated to hand wasn’t first, second, or third there were no tro- about the outcomes, it’s about the opportunity. used to have. Life will always have losers and out. My dad always said, “There’s no trophy in phies for the team or the individuals. The kids All men are created equal, but from that point winners; unfortunately unless we as a soci- life for simply participating in life. No one re- didn’t break down crying, it made them want to forward all bets are off. America has turned into ety change, we will keep churning out losers. FUN FACT Did you know that the human body produces its own supply of alcohol naturally on a continous basis, 24 hours a day, seven days a week? Cavelife The Bachelor | November 2, 2012 6 For the Love of Literature Freeze’s Dominant Traits now on Shelves

ALEX TOTTEN ‘13 write other stories to make it work to- CAVELIFE EDITOR gether. I tried to get them published elsewhere to try to get them published Wabash has started to develop its as a group; people won’t publish them small but boisterous Creative Writing unless they’re all in other collections. major, thanks in part to the work of I did another round of submissions, Dr. Freeze, one of the resident cre- and I listened to what my dissertation ative writing professors. A native of chair suggested. I started to submit Canada, he’s not only teaching cre- to everywhere and anywhere,” Said ative writing, but he’s also putting it into practice with his new collec- Freeze on his experience as a writer. tion of short stories, Dominant Traits. And even though he had started to I will admit, this collection has been get the process of publishing down, out for quite a bit of time now, but I’ve there were a few bumps on the way finally had the time to read the book to being published, “The collection and to sit down with Dr. Freeze and itself is different in the United States speak with him about his experiences and in Canada. There was a story that with the book, his influences and his the Canadian publisher didn’t want advice for the campus’ young writers. in the collection, so I had to take it The work itself is the result of out to be published.” The problem many years of edits, re-writes and was in a portrayal of a certain aspect revisions, “Well, I mean, I’ve been of Canada that the publisher didn’t submitting my book for about 7 years want to proliferate. I’m not one for now and revising it. It wasn’t ready censorship, but these things happen. when first submitting; it was actually The collection itself is all set in a revision of my dissertation. I real- Southern Alberta, where Freeze grew ized quickly it wasn’t cohering strong up. The topic itself is a touch strange COURTESY OF WABASH.EDU enough to be published. I tried to for an American audience, so I asked Freeze, pictured above, giving a reading when Dominant Traits first came out. why he set it there, “Growing up, I So it’s something more than just ing published called Hemingway on saw taboos, and wrote about it. I was a setting, which may be inaccessible a Bike. It’s set in France, the U.S., always on the margins of culture. to an American audience. Dominant and Canada about various things I’ve I was part of a professional acting Traits is unapologetic about its usage experienced with Masculinity. I’m troupe; I played instruments, I wrote, of taboo sexual lifestyles, may it be also working on a new short story and in (Albertan) male dominated a homosexual relationship or incest. collection, young adult novel, and and heteronormative culture I was Freeze sets up a confessional and a novel about Alberta,” said Freeze. marginalized. I was called homopho- honest air while being sympathetic So keep your eyes open for new bic slurs and made fun of, so when I to the marginalized, which makes pieces by our own Dr. Freeze, go out wrote about the homosexual commu- it an interesting and dynamic read. and buy Dominant Traits which is nity, I was always very sympathetic But that’s not to say that Freeze is in our bookstore, look for emerging to people who are actually gay. I saw done here. He has a few projects in pieces from the past and the pres- how it affected people, so I wrote the works, “I’m working on a creative ent in various journals and collec- about marginalization, about the kid nonfiction essay collection that was tions. And, for those aspiring writ- COURTESY OF ALLNAILANDCOSMETICS.BLOGSPOT.COM who’s ridiculed. I wanted to recognize submitted about marginalized mascu- ers amongst us, Freeze has a small This is a picture of a common dominant trait. Are these the traits that Freeze the patriarchy and give the marginal- linity. It’s 6-7 essays that have been bit of advice, “Write every day. speaks of? Read the book to find out! ized a way to speak,” Said Freeze. published or are in the process of be- Read every day. Read diversely.” Sandy Rends the North East Thoughts of a Fading Senior FRITZ COUTCHIE ‘15 The Ever-Elusive METEOROLOGY COLUMNIST In the hours after Hurricane and Superstorm Sandy, the city of New York’s emergency response depart- Masculinity ment was receiving five 911 calls PEDRO MARTINEZ ‘13 a minute. Two major hospitals in CULTURAL COLUMNIST New York had to be evacuated due to power failures. At the time of this Recently there has been talk writing, a single fire had decimat- about what is required to be a man. ed 80 homes and countless smaller It came to my attention that in the fires have caused damage through- United States getting a higher edu- out the east coast. Five Nuclear cation was what separated the men power plants have temporarily shut from the boys. With better education, down, and millions are powerless. people are more likely to get a better The storm had national effects job and succeed. Having a good job, as well, CBS decided not to air the and making money translated to suc- fifth episode of the eighth season of cess and manhood. That is very dif- How I Met Your Mother. Sandy’s ferent from what I have been taught. high winds spread throughout out To be considered a man in my cul- the Midwest, and snow and ice was ture (or at least from where I am from) dropped on the Great Lakes’ shores. one must get a job, get a wife, and Although Sandy and its effects have kids. When those requirements were disastrous, there are positives are satisfied, a boy is seen as a man. Those are the three goals that have that can be observed from the after- COURTESY OF DEVIANTART.NET math. The emergency preparation for been giving to me throughout my life. A perfect example of a masculine Sandy was far better than it was for There has been no ambiguity about Mexican man Katrina. The mandatory evacuations COURTESY OF BUSINESSINSIDER.COM them either. Most recently, I met up Sandy’s destruction has wrought much terror into the inhabitants of the North- am gay, I am admitting that I am weak of low lying areas in New York were east. Is this the beginning of the end times that Mayan’s predicted? with an uncle of mine, whom I have clear and announced early enough for not seen for about five years or so, and that I won’t ever be a man. That action. Consolidated Edison, a utili- and in lost business. In terms of the the industry can be undertaken safely. and literally the second questioned he is all I have ever known growing up. asked me was, “are you married yet?” ties company that services most of total economy it is a small percent- It was also a moment during the Those are qualities that no male would I should also mention that this ques- Manhattan, cut power to the evacuat- age, especially given that the Gross election cycle that led to unparalleled ever want to choose, and neither do I. ed areas in order to reduce damage and tion was a sincere inquiry to check Domestic Product, an indicator of bipartisanship. Governor of New Jer- I have decided to take matters into the potential of fire. When the backup economic success, grew faster than where in life I was. I have it easy in a my own hands. I am stepping away sey, Chris Christy, a popular Repub- sense when you think about it. I know generators for the New York Univer- expected in the third quarter this year. from what I have always known as set sity Langone hospital failed and all of lican and potential future presiden- what I need to do to not only be viewed Nuclear power has redeemed itself, in stone and find a new way to be a the patients needed to be evacuated, tial candidate, spoke out in support as a man but to view myself as one included in the five plants that shut- man. I have no idea what I need to emergency crews were organized and down production of power, as it is the of Obama’s handling of Hurricane as well. The problem I have with this do, nor do I know if I will ever get worked throughout the night to safely oldest plant in the United States, Oys- Sandy. President Obama cancelled is that 2 out of the 3 are not for me. move all patients to other facilities. ter Creek. Sandy was the largest, most campaign stops and Mitt Romney As progressive as my culture there, but I do know that what I have The storm also will have had no powerful test of the safety of nuclear held a disaster relief benefit rather (Mexican) is now becoming, there is been taught was not meant for me. negative impact on the general econ- power plants since the tsunami that than a campaigning event during still a very strong presence of hetero- If I don’t try, I will never have the omy; although the New York Stock ravaged Fukushima in 2011. Oyster the immediate aftermath of Sandy. normative believes, especially in very chance to see myself as a successful Exchange had to close for a day in- Creek was the only plant to issue an These positives can never out- rural areas like the one I grew up in. man, and continue seeing a shame- vestment was largely unaffected. All For me to say that there is an alterna- alert status, and the alert recognized weigh the terrible misfortunes of ful boy in the mirror every day of my of the costs of lost productivity of that there was no risk of a radiation tive way to be a man is to say that my those that were affected by the hur- life. I could jump back to the closet, individual firms will be offset by the leak. Oyster Creek, set to be disman- culture, a huge part of what defines ricane, but, like Wabash, this coun- marry a woman, have a couple of kids added revenue of manufacturing and tled in 2019, provides electricity to me, is wrong. Who I am is not an is- and be miserable for the rest of my construction firms that will undertake near 600,000 homes. By Wednesday, try must always fight. The sooner sue for me; I know I am a homosexual the clean-up of destruction. In total, all nuclear power plants had been recovery can happen and normalcy male. I don’t have problem admitting life (as well as not being able to give at the time of writing, the storm is ex- able to begin production of electric- can return the sooner those affect- it to my self or to others. The issues to my wife everything she deserves), pected to have dealt around 50 billion ity again. Sandy was a symbolic vic- ed can process and recover from that I have are in the implications that but that’s just not me. Life isn’t fun dollars in damage both to property tory for nuclear energy; it proved that the trauma they have experienced. being gay brings. By admitting that I without a little mystery after all. The Bachelor | November 2, 2012 Page 7 Sleep Fairytales and Cliche Endings Deprivation SAM BENNETT ‘14 MYTHOLOGY COLUMNIST Dangerously A fairy tale usually has a nice, tight, and clean conclusion—one in which the major conflicts are all- re Unhealthy solved and the characters are left with nothing that might condemn them in the future projected beyond KEVIN KENNEDY ‘16 SLEEP COLUMNIST the final pages or endings of oral ac- counts. But regardless of the fact that Numerous college students these major conflicts are set aside and around the country have been subject dealt with within the narrative of the to sleep deprivation. Unfortunately, story, and regardless of the fact that it is now the norm rather than the the stockpile of endings for fairy exception. This sleep deprivation tales always contains a “happily ever cannot be helped with caffeine, nor after,” we can never trust the story- can it be helped by “catching up” teller, whether he be writer, orator, on sleep. These are not effective or both. Thus, so that we might fully methods. understand the nature of the unreli- Lack of sleep has many effects able storyteller, allow me to deliver into your not-so-outstretched arms which can greatly harm both the an account of Remulus and Romus. body, as well as the students’ aca- There were two brothers—well, demic ability. First and foremost is doesn’t that go without saying? That that sleep-deprived students often there were at least two brothers? I sup- have a large decrease in the ability pose there could have been three, but COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA.ORG to pay attention. When the mind is we should turn back to the story. There A modern rendition of Romulus and Remus, as no surviving pictures still remain. Strangely enough, for all of the content on not able to rest properly, it becomes were two brothers by the names of Re- the internet, nobody has made a fanpic of Romulus and Remus as cowboys, yet. exhausted, and this can lead to poor mulus and Romus. Not to be confused marks in classes. Like any super- inebriation and now was at a loss the one. A fire broke out one night with the famed brothers responsible interested in entertaining. This was computer, the brain needs a cooling the point at which one brother real- when he was sober. The only underly- for the advent of Roman civilization in the midst of their slumbering. The period. Our cooling period just hap- ized that the other brother was guilty ing stance that Remulus was able to and Western Progression, Remulus ropes that restrained the calves that pens to be sleep. of thievery, of that great treasonous commit himself to was the habituated and Romus were calf-wranglers in were so necessary for the livelihoods Also, concentration is highly crime, the one that can only come custom of pulling undeserved rev- southern Texas during the months that the brothers had made for them- effected. When one does not get an of 1974. By no means were they the about when one brother does wrong enue from his unconscious brother’s to the other. Now, you might sus- pockets—a custom that no longer selves were burned entirely through. ample amount of sleep, the brain best calf-wranglers that Texas had to cannot focus at all. This could be offer during those months, but never- pect that it would be Remulus who, held any purpose, for Remulus no Frightened of the flames, the calves, characterized as part of the concept theless, they hardly ever neglected to recently sober and striving to remain longer needed it in order to purchase having been loosened, scrallumped we call, “slap-happy”. The brain can- attract a large crowd with each perfor- that way, witnessed Romus’ betrayal. alcohol. The perceived necessity was away more quickly than either one But if you suspected in that fashion, gone, but the action that served that not focus on anything and jumps all mance they happened to show up for. of the brothers could recognize what you must step back and try to seri- necessity remained. And alas! Romus over, leading us to an almost over- Remulus was an alcoholic and was going on. You see, Remulus had Romus was a drug addict. Each was ously understand the chain of events startled himself upright and fell out of load state, and thereby we laugh and fallen off the wagon and, unconscious guilty as often as the other for stealing that instead actually led Romus to his unconscious fetters when he felt seem to be “out of it”. handfuls of money from his brother’s the recognition that Remulus was a hand upon his wallet: firm at first, on account of the triumphant return The long term effects of sleep pockets when he was unconscious af- betraying his own closest relation. twitching next, retracting after that, to his vice, wasn’t stirred by the com- deprivation are even scarier. Numer- ter a serious fumbling with individu- Remulus, whose blood was in- and, finally, beginning the process motion. And Romus, still angry at his ous medical studies have shown that alized vice. They would awaken, pat fused with as much liquor as the over again. As Remulus fuddled and brother’s intended vilest of actions, habitual lack of sleep is directly as- amount of time a candle would re- truddled his way into guilt, Romus sociated with increased risk of heart their persons checking for their own sat up aware among the senses that wallets, count the money within, and main lit underwater, could not main- considered his options. But he hadn’t attack, high blood pressure, depres- the nature of burning is so wonder- go on with whatever it was that Re- tain a consistent style of motion. He the time to consider all of the options, sion and other mood disorders, and mulus and Romus preferred to do with would sidle over there and scurry for a bell sounded three times and the ful at bringing to light. Romus waved obesity. Sleep is an essential, not just their freedom. Neither ever realized over here, writhe about in the grass brothers had to engage in their shared, goodbye to the calves and goodbye a nuisance. One must sleep to stay that he had any money missing; that and crawl upon hands and knees on professional duty of calf-wrangling. to his brother and lifted himself up to healthy. Sleep almost literally allows is, until the day when Remulus joined the sidewalk, salute those who were The brothers hardly ever spoke leave. But before he could exit the are- us to “re-charge” our batteries. leaving and bid farewell to those who to one another again, as each one a certain redemptively-directed orga- na, he heard a bell sound three times However, sleep disorders and were just arriving—his mind was in- believed the other had done an evil nization with the purpose in mind of sleep difficulties do exist. Insomnia, capable of directly communicating unto him; one recognized the pres- and thus, as though conditioned by giving up alcohol for good; until the a hyper-active mind, restless leg syn- day when Romus began to internalize with his body, the body that had for ence of thievery in the other, the other necessity, extended a clever hand in drome, a fear of sleeping, as well as the alcohol his brother was no longer so long been adapted to Remulus’ recognized the lack of forgiveness in the direction of his brother’s pockets. noisy roommates, stress, and exces- sive studying are all causes of sleep loss. Some of these can be beaten Goliathon Innovate with New Album back rather efficiently. There are numerous medicines Local Indianapolis Band Proves That There’s Life in the Scene out there to counteract sleep disorder. These include Lunesta and Rozerem ADAM SOSHNICK ‘13 amongst others. While effective, if HEAVY METAL COLUMNIST used improperly, they can potentially kill. Many a good person, and quite Since the release of their second a few celebrities, have been killed record, Pretend it’s Not Happening, from misusing sleeping medication. Goliathon has strode across Indianap- It can also be very habit-forming as olis’ local scene like a stallion loose well. from his confines; most bands from Some old school methods and the city missing the power, oomph, common sense can counteract this. and savviness to poise themselves for Warm milk, no caffeine after 4 P.M., any sort of success. The album feels pleasant music, absolute silence, a almost as a relic of the ‘70s, progres- comfortable temperature, a cup of sive rock and occasional proto-me- something warm to drink before bed, tallic riffing dominating the majority of the track roster, but the addition of or even a small snack can help to put a saxophone keeps listeners on their people to sleep. It is important to toes and Goliathon unique relative to find something that works for you. their peers. Much like the debut, fluid A potent technique for college melodies weave in and out between students is to institute and stick to one another, the band’s adaptation of a “wind-down” time. It can be 15 the Hammond organ a throwback to minutes to as much as an hour before times when music felt pure and un- bed, but the key thing about it is to diluted by today’s sterile modernity. make sure that you do something Really, only one conclusion can be which is pleasant and relaxing to drawn from this mess of eclecticism: COURTESY OF WEEPINGELVIS.NET you. Read a book, play an instru- Goliathon means serious business Goliathon, pictured above, in festively colored outfits set against the Indianapolis skyline. I know the picture is in black and ment, listen to some pleasant music, as they intend to remedy Indianapo- white, but use you imagination for a second. or something else entirely. Do not do lis’ lack of a standout rock group. progressiveness, the album opens up tivity continues to remain the big- and, by anyone’s best guess, a future any school work. Do not even think Growth ever evident, the band’s with a dancier cut, “Daigenese,” slip- gest reminder of how far the act has hit. By the record’s conclusion, a real about things that will bring stress. prior album, Without Further Ado, ping into a Middle Eastern-inspired progressed with their song writing. sense of hard work and blood, sweat It’s not as easy as it sounds, but it enjoyed many of the same traits but will greatly help you in sleeping. groove between verses and intro- The second section of the record and tears is apparent, Goliathon’s appeared half-baked without the Sleep-wise, it is recommended duces the Hammond organ, which begins with “Frozen White Waste- dedication to their craft a testament comparatively glossy production and that you get 6-8 hours of rest a night, improved song writing. By no means looms in the background for much land” and reaches a hand into rock’s to the countless times the album although some people can run on was the debut bad; Pretend it’s Not of the record. “Jettison” is likely one riff palette, the distortion crunchy as blows the previous out of the water. of the more intriguing songs among it works in harmony with organ ac- less, and others take more. It is just Happening merely takes composi- Based on nothing but stellar song the mix, the opening melody odd by cents to create a genuine sense of a benchmark. Also, power naps can tional prowess up a few notches, writing Pretend it’s Not Happening anyone’s standards, but, nevertheless, fantasy. “One Way in, One Way Out” be quite helpful as well. However, pushing memorability to the forefront is a contender, if not the best, rock giving way to fantastic guitar and threatens to tear down the wall lim- do not let the nap exceed 20 or 30 and the five-piece outside of their album of 2012. Neighborhood mu- comfort zone. For Indy’s premier saxophone work in the midsection. iting local music, guitar and piano minutes or it may disturb your sleep sic snobs can now rejoice; no longer rock band, thinking outside of the “Deep Breath” and “Make Tracks” melodies echoing after one another pattern. is Indianapolis deprived of an up- box has afforded them opportunities chain together as one piece and bran- in what is perhaps the tightest rock College is a busy time. There is previously unknown, a jam-packed dish what is arguably the traditional song of the year. The last two tracks, coming star or a musical hometown always something to do. However, CD release show, for example, and Goliathon sound, the following two, “Riot in Cairo” and “Sing,” illustrate hero. Beyond a shadow of a doubt you need to remember to be kind to an enthusiastic fan base emerging “Howl” and “Kebab,” doing much varied influences and catchiness re- Goliathon still has work ahead, but your body. It is what keeps you up from the city for their new music. the same thing but in a bumpier man- spectively, the latter suitable for air if they continue at this pace, super and alive. Treat it respectfully and Showcasing the band’s newfound ner. Unsurprisingly, interconnec- play on any classic rock radio station stardom is not too far out of reach. take care of it. You only get one. Sports The Bachelor | November 2, 2012 8 Taking It One Game At A Time JOCELYN HOPKINSON ‘15 best when we run the football. We STAFF WRITER have to try and do that, regardless The Little Giants’(7-1, 4-1) regu- of who we play. If we don’t run the lar season has dwindled down to ball well, we’ll have our hands full.” just two more home games, starting Junior Tyler Holmes has helped Saturday against Oberlin College establish who the Little Giants are. (3-5, 2-3). Kickoff will be at 1 p.m. He paced the Little Giant ground Of course, the final home game game last week with a career-best is “THE” game and reminders of 210 yards in a 28-0 victory at Ohio it have appeared around campus, Wesleyan. He is the conference’s such as the extra bleachers going leading rusher despite missing up in Little Giant stadium. Coach three games with a shoulder injury. Erik Raeburn isn’t concerned “I thought he ran the ball really about his team looking ahead. well and maybe had his best game as a “I don’t anticipate us over-look- Little Giant,” Raeburn said. “The 67- ing anybody,” he said. “Our guys yard touchdown run was an explosive have done a great job just worry- play for us. But we still need to get ing about this week and getting guys going behind him so he can get a through this game and trying to find breather. He had a lot of carries which a way to win. After that is when is a lot of wear and tear on your body.” we can worry about who is next.” Oberlin’s senior defensive end Senior corner back Austin Clay Eaton has the potential to de- Hodges echoed those thoughts. rail Wabash’s offensive plans. He “Everyone understands if we leads the nation with 19.5 sacks and don’t win this game, we don’t make is third in the nation with 15 tackles the playoffs,” he said. “That’s our for loss. Oberlin will try to confuse goal and it starts by beating Oberlin.” Wabash’s offense Saturday by mov- Hodges and the rest of the Little ing Eaton around the line of scrim- Giants have reason to take notice. mage. It will be important for the offensive line to know where he is. The upset-minded Yeomen will IAN BAUMGARDNER | WABASH ‘14 bring in the NCAC’s top defense “He’ll move around the defense With this acrobatic catch Houston Hodges scored an 81-yard touchdown to break the 0-0 gridlock in the third quarter. This and have an astonishing 17 seniors and stand up at times,” junior right catch was the catalyst for the Little Giants offensive effort in the second half of the game. starting on either side of the ball. tackle Michael Del Busto said. “If “They may not have many guys he’s standing, it’s very likely he’ll ceiver Robin Witjes. Witjes leads ade knows it will take four full quar- family friends each senior chose to in their program but you only need blitz so we have to ready for it. the conference in receiving yards. ters of execution this time around. escort him as part of the Senior Day 11 of them out there at the same “We just need to execute our assign- “Their record doesn’t show how “They’re a good team but we had festivities. Seniors will also have the time,” Raeburn said. “If you have a ment and wear them down. We had all good they are,” sophomore line- them dead in the waters last year when most influential man in their life speak bunch of seniors on your team then of our points last week in the second backer AJ Akinribade said. “They’ve we let up,” he said. “They made plays to the football team before the game. you have a chance to win. Their se- half partly because we wore down had a lot of close games. As a de- and got back into the game. We have The games will be available niors know how to execute their Ohio Wesleyan. Oberlin is a team that fense, we have to read our keys and to go out and handle business early live over the Internet at http:// system and don’t make mistakes so likes to substitute so we’ll try to do fly to the ball. They try to make and keep the intensity up all game.” www.wabash.edu/live. Jim Ami- it will be a real challenge for us.” more hurry-up offense to keep them big pass plays off the play action.” If Wabash puts another game to- don ’87 and Steve Hoffman ’85 Raeburn won’t adjust the Wa- from substituting and tire them out.” Last season, Wabash’s defense gether like it has in previous weeks, will announce the game while Wa- bash offense too much, despite go- Offensively, the Yeomen will em- held Oberlin to just three points be- it will be one game closer to the play- bash student Clayton Randolph ’16 ing against the top-ranked defense. ploy a balanced attack. They’re led fore the Yeomen mounted a second- offs and possibly a conference title. will serve as the sideline reporter. “At this point in the season, we are by the senior connection of quar- half comeback to pull within one All seniors will be introduced on who we are,” Raeburn said. “We’re terback Josh Mandel and wide re- score of the Little Giants. Akinrib- the field before kick off along with This Weekend in Wabash Sports Tankers Prepare For Friday: Swimming @ Rose Hulman 7:00pm

Match Against DePauw Saturday: DEREK ANDRE ‘16 up between the teams is one thing at a conference championship.” Football vs Oberlin 1:00pm STAFF WRITER Head Coach Steven Barnes feels Barnes went on to say, “The great will make this dual meet interesting. part about swimming is that no mat- Although the annual Monon Bell “DePauw is a top 10 team with ter what the result of a dual meet game is only a week away, it is not the might be, the conference champion- only matchup between the Little Gi- lots of sprinting talent, where we are ships are where performances mat- ants and the Tigers of DePauw in the more middle distance and distance ter the most, and Wabash is built days to come. This coming Wednes- based,” Coach Barnes said. “The well for the championship season.” day, the swimming and diving team match up will be interesting, but Throughout the season, Coach will be taking on Depauw in their first the meet always seems to bring out Barnes has been putting swimmers in home dual meet of the year. Before some great times from both teams.” races not because it is where they are they can compete against DePauw, In the meet with DePauw, it is best, but rather because of where they however, the swimmers will have no doubt that some of the individual are in their training. While these dual a meet on Friday against the Rose- races will tilt in Wabash’s favor, but meets at this stage in the season mat- Hulman Institute of Technology. it will be an uphill battle for the team ter in the short term, in the long term The meet against Rose-Hulman will to come on top as a whole. DePauw they are not Barnes’ real concern. take place in Terre Haute, Indiana. has the advantage in many of the Barnes said that he will continue to The meet against DePauw will races and has performed better so far place swimmers in races to best set present somewhat of a challenge to this season compared to the Little Gi- them up for the championship season. the Little Giants that they have yet to ants. Despite the odds being stacked “Right now we are in the middle of against them, Coach Barnes feels face this year. DePauw is one of the some of the heaviest and most intense that this dual meet is, in the larger top ranked teams in Division III swim- training of the season, so we need to picture, not nearly as significant ming and as such it will prove difficult see how the next week of practice and as later meets such as conference. for the Little Giants to come out on our meet goes on Friday before I can “DePauw is a strong team and top. On paper, the match-up between say what lineup we will put togeth- deeper than Wabash currently,” the two teams appears to give Wabash er,” Coach Barnes said. “At the end Coach Barnes said. “Those dif- hope. While DePauw is made up of of the day, the lineup we throw up mostly sprinters, Wabash is more pre- ferences sometimes are magni- against DePauw will be the one that pared for the longer races. The match- fied more in a dual meet than puts the team in the best position to be successful at the end of the year.” Just as with every other sport, this swimming meet between Wabash and DePauw promises to be a nail-biter. The rivalry between Wabash and De- Pauw tends to bring the best efforts out of athletes from both teams. Very easily, the match could come down to who touches the wall first in a few key races. This is where Barnes feels that the meet could be easily won or lost. “Last time the meet was at home, the fate of the team was determined by a number of close touches as the wall,” Coach Barnes said. “I’m sure that will be the case again this year.” The meet between Wabash and DePauw will take place this upcom- ing Wednesday night at 7 p.m. in the Class of 1950 Natatorium. The COURTESY OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS Though they appear out-matched at first glance, the team is optimistic about its meet between Wabash and Rose-Hul- match with DePauw. man begin Friday night at 7 o’clock on the campus of Rose-Hulman. The Bachelor | November 2, 2012 Page 9 Wake Up Call For Red Pack

FABIAN HOUSE ‘16 Junior Dalton Boyer agreed. Boyer One of the Red Pack’s young runners, STAFF WRITER placed sixth overall and earned First sophomore Billy McManus, feels Team All-Conference with a time of Sometimes it does not mat- the same way. McManus’ time at the 26:42. Boyer views conference as ter how hard you start the race, but conference meet of 26:47 was good wake up calls for the team to improve, how you finish. The Red Pack can enough to earn him First Team All- and although he speaks highly of Al- attest to that firsthand, as they fell legheny, he said, “I think we are a Conference and seventh place overall. just short in their quest to repeat as better team, we have better runners.” “There’s definitely been ups NCAC Champions in Wooster, Ohio. He characterizes the season as a and downs for the team,” McMa- Going into the meet, the Red rebuilding year, not so much in talent, Pack knew No. 18 ranked Allegh- nus said. “We’ve had a couple races but in rebuilding team chemistry. “This eny was the team to beat. Four miles where we ran really well as a team, into the five mile race, the Red Pack season we have been struggling trying but we haven’t entirely figured to rebuild those bonds,” Boyer said. runners were doing just that. With out how to do that every race yet.” a mile left in the race, Wabash held Coach Busch was also quick to give Allegheny credit for their cool To prepare for Regionals, the Red the lead by four points. Before Wa- Pack plan on finishing the year strong. bash could enjoy the victory, Al- headed performance. “They are The focus will be to look ahead to the legheny made the equivalent of a last just mature and they have been do- minute shot to swing the meet from ing it for years, so they were ready.” Regional meet next Saturday and the a sure victory, to a narrow defeat. Allegheny had a more experience National meet the following week. The margin of loss came down squad that won conference for seven For Regionals, Calvin is the only team to Allegheny’s first and fifth fast- consecutive years before Wabash with the depth to beat the Wabash snapped their winning streak last year. est runners, who caught three of squad. But rather than slow down, the Red Pack runners in the clos- “They place a lot of emphasis Coach Busch wants to keep the tempo ing meters. This exchange of plac- on [conference], and we want to es made a four point cushion for win, but we put a little more em- high going into the week of Nationals. the Red Pack turn into a 12 point phasis on regionals and nation- The important thing for the team deficit and a disappointing finish. als,” Busch said. Two years ago, now is to make a rebound similar to No team wants to lose after lead- after losing conference to Allegh- what they did two years ago in defeat- ing so long in the meet. For Coach eny, the Red Pack went on to beat ing Allegheny at Nationals. Becom- them at nationals three weeks later. Busch, it’s a matter of being prepared ing stronger mentally and growing mentally at the end of the race. Com- The Red Pack is a young team, with closer as a team will prove valuable PHOTO COURTESY OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS paring this team to last years, he said, one senior and four sophomores who After failing to repeat as Conference champs, the cross country team will look to “You don’t want to say it’s rebuilding placed the highest for them at the con- assets if the Red Pack are to end the upset Allegheny at Regionals. by any means.” As a matter of fact, ference meet. The youth of the team year, and their race, with authority. Busch said they are a better team. has had consistent struggles running. Giants Win Second Title In Three Years JOHN DKYSTRA ‘13 World Series would turnout. The Ti- to fear. He hit three home runs, two gave the game one audience a show lose the World Series to a team that MANAGING EDITOR gers needed to win game one, espe- of which came off of Verlander, to with his three home runs, but Blanco won its LCS in seven games. The cially after their long break between power the Giants to an 8-3 victory. and Crawford’s bunting skills paved San Francisco won its second last time that feat occurred was in the American League Championship Then, there were outstanding the way to San Francisco’s World Se- 2006, when the St. Louis Cardinals World Series title in three years, while pitching performances in games two ries title. Blanco tapped a bunt single Series and the World Series. They swept the Tigers in the World Series. the Tigers relived 2006. The funda- and three. The Giants won each of the down the third base line in the seventh had their ace Justin Verlander on the Many baseball analysts and fans mentally sound team defeated the mound against Barry Zito. Verlander two games 2-0 behind Madison Bum- inning of game two to load the bases were quick to say that luck was on home run-centric team. The team that was difficult to hit during most of gardner and Ryan Vogelsong. Bum- with no outs. Crawford hit into a San Francisco’s side, and it may fought with its back against the wall the regular season and especially gardner, who struggled in his previ- double play after him, scoring Hunter have been. Blanco’s bunt in the sev- overpowered the team that coasted into the ALDS and ALCS. However, Gi- ous postseason starts, gave up two Pence from third to score the first of the World Series from start to finish. ants third baseman Pablo Sando- hits in seven scoreless innings, strik- two San Francisco runs in game three. enth inning of game three looked Game one indicated how the val showed the Giants had nothing ing out eight batters. The bullpen shut Back to game four. The game like it was about to go foul, but it down Detroit’s offense over the last went into extra innings. A bunt pre- rested in fair territory. It happened. two innings without giving up a hit. pared San Francisco’s offense to In the tenth inning of game four, Gi- Game three was at Detroit, and give its final blow to Detroit. Craw- ants manager Bruce Bochy was go- the Tigers were optimistic that they ford laid down a sacrifice bunt to- ing to pinch-hit for Crawford, but could pick up a win at home. It did wards first base after Ryan Theriot Theriot got on base, and Bochy de- not happen. Vogelsong pitched to the hit a lead-off single to right. Theriot same tune as Bumgardner, hurling 5 advanced to second on Crawford’s cided to keep Crawford in the game. 2/3 innings of five-hit baseball. The bunt. One out later, Marco Scutaro Lucky or not, the Giants played bullpen, again, did not give up a hit knocked in Theriot with a single to fundamental baseball. Luck can help to Detroit over the last 3 1/3 innings. right field, setting the stage for Sergio a team win games, but that team Detroit’s season was on the line with Romo to seal San Francisco’s title. has to put runners on to score, and the Giants leading the Series 3-0. Detroit’s final at-bat could not the Giants did more than that. They Game four. San Francisco struck have been staged any better. Romo challenged Detroit’s corner infield- early, but Detroit rebounded on a had to face the top of Detroit’s line- ers with bunts. They put the ball in two-run home run by Miguel Cabre- up. He struck out Austin Jackson and play against a struggling defense. ra. Giants catcher Buster Posey re- pinch hitter Don Kelly. Two outs. They made outstanding plays on de- sponded with a two-run home run in Cabrera, who won the Triple Crown fense to contain Detroit’s offense. the sixth inning to give San Francisco in the American League, stepped up a 3-2 lead. Tigers designated hitter to the plate with a chance to tie the On the other hand, Detroit’s offense Delmon Young evened the score in game with one swing of the bat. He struggled. All but one of the five runs the bottom part of the sixth with a missed his chance. Romo struck Detroit scored during the Series came solo home run. Both teams did not him out looking on a 2-2 count. from home runs. Simply put, Detroit’s score in regulation. The game went The Giants won the World Series. powerful offense did not show up. into extra innings with a 3-3 score. Detroit did not look like itself in San Francisco’s World Series title Now, let us take the time to ad- the World Series. San Francisco’s of- was well earned. The team played mire how the Giants played baseball. fense got to Verlander early and did within its means by manufactur- The historic feats of the 2012 not let up. Verlander is now win- ing runs and playing solid defense. World Series may overshadow the less in all three of his career World Now, the World Series trophy will fundamental baseball San Francisco Series starts. It was 2006 all over PHOTO COURTESY OF MLB.COM played, but Giants nation will not again, and the Tigers contributed to stay in San Francisco as the “lights By becoming a true team that didn’t rely on one player, the San Francisco Giants forget the defensive and offensive another historical statistic. They be- go down in the city, and the sun were able to take their second title in three years. performances of Gregor Blanco and came the fourth team in MLB history shines on the bay” for another year. Brandon Crawford. Yes, Sandoval that swept its opponent in the LCS to

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JOCELYN HOPKINSON ‘15 STAFF WRITER Senior nose guard Pat Clegg proved last winter how committed he was to the football team when he gave up wrestling. Clegg wanted to focus only on his favorite sport, football. “Everything about wrestling was very beneficial to me,” he said. “But two sports were very demand- ing. I wanted to perform well at one, but that was hard to do when I had to divert my attention to both.” Clegg placed sixth in the Illi- nois State Wrestling Championships while he attended Hindsdale Central High School in the Chicago suburbs. His wrestling pedigree grew in 2011 when he was named a member of the NCAA Academic All-American team. Despite his promise as a wrestler, Clegg’s fall performance has shown he made the right choice. He has dis- rupted offensive game plans all sea- son and appears on his way to earning consecutive NCAC All-Conference honors. Pat’s skills on the mat have translated to success on the gridiron. “One of the biggest areas wres- tling helped me in football is bal- ance,” Clegg said. “Wrestling also COREY EGLER | WABASH ‘15 taught me to use my hands bet- Clegg came to Wabash as a member of the wrestling and football teams. During his junior year Clegg quit the wrestling team to focus on football, but the skills he ter and improved my quickness. I learned in wrestling carried over to the football field. have to be a step quicker than the ties such as occupying blockers. example, people follow you and two and three year starters. He he came over to my house one day to offensive lineman so he doesn’t “Last Saturday at Ohio Wesleyan, that’s what has happened here. (Clegg) made flashes against them tell me about Wabash,” Clegg said. get his hands on me, especially we ran one of our zone blitzes,” Ham- “He’ll get nicked up every now in practice and that’s when I really “He told me why it was a good fit since I’m smaller than most guys.” mer said. “Pat took the center with and then but he never sits out of developed confidence that he was for him and why it would be a good The nose guard or nose tackle him and it opened a lane for (line- practice and goes 100 percent every going to be a great player for us.” fit for me and talked about how the position is usually perceived as a backer) Nate Scola to have a free time. When young guys and even However, a commitment from school changed his life. The thing that place reserved for 350-pound be- run at a sack. When you have un- older guys see that, it makes their Clegg was not a sure thing. He, like stuck with me was his passion for the hemoths. Clegg and his 6 foot, selfish guys like that, you can win.” injuries a little less painful too. He’s many other student-athletes, under- 249-pound frame do not fit the ste- school. He was sitting in my living reotype. What he lacks in size, he Little Giant players voted not the most vocal guy on the field, stood Wabash’s academic prowess and room pouring it all out and it made more than makes up for in quickness. Clegg one of five captains this sea- but when he is, people listen to him.” saw its stellar athletic programs. He me see how special this place is.” “He plays big and is the glue in son. He has been a team leader Hammer isn’t the only coach had his choice narrowed down to Wa- Clegg will graduate in the spring the middle of our defense,” defen- since the off season began and Clegg has impressed. From the bash and St. John’s University. At that as a Chemistry major, which he hopes sive coordinator BJ Hammer said. wrestling was out of the way. early days in the 2008 training time, James Kilbane ’84 intervened. will help him enroll in a graduate “He’s explosive across the line and “Pat’s a hard worker and nev- camp, Head Coach Erik Raeburn Kilbane played football at Wa- school for environmental studies. gets penetration against the run or er missed a workout,” said Ham- knew Clegg would be special. bash and is currently a trustee. He In the immediate future, puts pressure on the quarterback.” mer, who is also the team’s strength “We had a really veteran group had the same choice Clegg had to Clegg will lead the Little Gi- Clegg still takes on more “typi- coach. “When you’re solely fo- of offensive linemen at the time,” make between Wabash and St. John’s. ants on the field Saturday against cal” nose guard responsibili- cused on something and lead by Raeburn said. “Most of them were “Jim lived right down the block so Oberlin College for Senior Day. Grapplers Use New Format For Red & White Duals

BEN BRADSHAW ‘15 In addition to a talented freshmen crowd and officials, and deal with STAFF WRITER class the team will also boast several pre-match jitters,” Anderson said. After losing only three wres- transfer students. Anderson said that Anderson also said that the tlers to graduation and recruiting a several freshmen have the opportunity meet is a great opportunity for the talented freshman class, the Little to make a big difference and have suc- coaches to see areas that need to be cess in their first year with the program. worked on, and begin to gauge a Giant grapplers are poised for a re- “Freshman Abe Hall won the In- pecking order among the athletes. cord year. The loss of seniors Jake diana State Champion in the Heavy- Currently the Little Giants are Moore, Josh Boyer and Greg Rhoads weight division last year and he will ranked 16th in the nation among Divi- were filled with decorated freshmen be able to come in and immediately sion III schools, a pre-season ranking and experienced upperclassmen. make an impact,” Anderson said. that Anderson believes carries high The team only lost three members “Tim Locksmith, a freshman hailing expectations. The Little Giants face from last year’s team and with its vet- from Florida, will also be vying for a tough schedule this year, but they eran experience they are set to have a a possible starting slot on the roster.” believe they can handle the transition. successful season. Jake Strausbaugh, The team will take part in the Red “There are certain tournaments a senior from Orrville, finished last and White Duals next Wednesday, we’re looking to excel in such as the season with a record of 42-4. His ex- November 7th. The Red and White Midwest Tournament, which is com- perience and leadership will be a key Duals is a home meet where Wabash posed of mostly Division II schools, factor in the team’s success down the wrestlers compete against their team- and the Wheaton tournament, where road. In his time at Wabash, Straus- mates. The new wrinkle that the team we will face some of the toughest baugh has been named team MVP has implemented is having the Red competition in Division III,” An- twice and qualified for Nationals. and White Duals in front of a crowd. derson said. “We’re in arguably the Coach Brian Anderson said that In the past the team has put on the toughest regional in Division III wres- Strausbaugh has the opportunity to dual early on a Saturday morning in tling, but we believe we can do well.” become the all-time wins leader in their isolated corner of the field house. With a team rich with veterans the 157-65 pound weight class. Team- Next Wednesday the team will put on as well as young talent, Anderson mate Austin O’Neal, also a member their dual in front of a crowd for the believes they are capable of achiev- of the class of 2013, looks to come COURTESY OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS first time in Coach Anderson’s tenure. ing great things. If the increase in back strong after narrowly miss- Jake Strausbaugh will be one of the senior leaders for the wrestling team this “The Duals are mostly used freshmen and transfers says any- ing going to Nationals last season. year. His efforts will be matched by a talented freshman class and several transfer as an opportunity for the young- thing about the program, success O’Neal will compete at the 197 pound students. er guys on the team to get close could become a regular occur- weight class for the Little Giants. to weight, compete in front of a rence for the Little Giant grapplers.