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The Oldest Continually Published Student Newspaper THE Transcript in the Country Thursday, March 8, 2012 Volume 149, No. 18 Profs want Fete honored curricular, for selfless salary teaching support By Suzanne Samin A&E Editor

“Show me the money,” was the resounding call that filled the Benes rooms on the evening of Feb 20. The words, which came from Dr. Dan Vogt, professor of chemistry, were directed at low faculty salaries Photo from MFL Dep. webpage and changes to Ohio Wes- Professor Margaret Fete. leyan’s curriculum, which would make travel-learning By Liza Bennett courses, course connec- Transcript Reporter tions and the first-year pilot course part of the universi- Students and faculty hon- ty’s catalogue. ored Margaret Fete and her The Academic Policy dedication to students and Committee’s (APC) OWU French during a memorial Connections Curricular Plan service held last Tuesday. was discussed, voted upon, Photos by Ian Moran Fete died on Dec. 24, and passed with some alter- 2011 after a courageous bat- ations at the Feb. 20 faculty A tle with cancer. She was a meeting. professor of modern foreign The decision determined language at Ohio Wesleyan, whether these courses would and began her teaching ca- be offered in the future. Dr. reer there in 1970. Danielle Hamill, zoology Fete received degrees department chair and chair- from Middlebury College person of the Academic Pol- Fu ion and Wesleyan University in icy Committee, said, “The of Connecticut. She taught in- OWU Connections curricu- troductory French and Span- lum is designed to include ish, as well as upper level opportunities for students to Talent French language, civiliza- make connections at various tion and literature courses. levels, including connec- Above: Alexis Stevens and sophomore Gus Wood hug after Wood won first Junior Anna Cooper, said tions to the university, con- place for his poem “Whittling: A Coming Out” at the talent show organized the service was fitting. nections across disciplines, by OWU P.R.I.D.E. and Stonewall Fusion, a Columbus-based LGBT organiza- “Prof. Fete has person- connections beyond the tion. The organization serves as a support group for LGBT members and ally been the most influential classroom, global connec- allies. professor I’ve had at OWU, tions and more. I was able to work with her “The Committee be- Left: Drag queen Alexis Stevens, the special guest judge at Fusion Friday, for my first five semesters,” lieves each curricular com- announces the winners of the talent competition held during the event. Cooper said. “She cared so ponent has academic merit, much about her students and as well as being of interest See the full story on Page 5 taught me how to be an in- to students and faculty. “ formed student and helped Hamill explained chang- me to develop a well-round- es in the curriculum must ed, global perspective.” be approved by the APC, Fete shared with students which is a committee con- Conclusion outside the courtroom: her extensive travel experi- sisting of nine faculty elect- ences in Europe. ed by their peers, three stu- The National Endowment dents appointed by WCSA, Sigma Phi Epsilon sexual assault case for the Humanities granted and three administrators her summer awards to pur- (typically the provost, dean settled after more than a year and a half sue research on narrative of academic affairs, and reg- fiction and film, l’ecriture istrar). By Noah Manskar adverse affects were unintentional. Addi- he needed to know everything better than feminine, criticism, theories The types of curricular Transcript Reporter tionally, they said, the plaintiff presented the rest.’” of writing, language, and changes the committee ap- no evidence of “psychic injury.” The pledge instructor told the brother culture. She was published proves include new courses A 19-month legal battle among several They also denied the merit of the to try reciting the Greek alphabet again, in the French Review and and majors, as well as more former and current members of the Ohio pledge instructor’s charge that they mis- and that there would be “more ‘conse- Notre Librairie. over-arching changes such Wesleyan chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon used the proceedings because the uni- quences’ each time (he) made additional Cooper said, “She wanted as introduction of the Q re- came to an end early last month without versity handled the sexual assault claims mistakes….” me to make the study my quirement, or, in this case, ever seeing a courtroom. privately and never initiated any legal The brother was unable to accurately own, would ask me and help adoption of a new curricular One former Sig Ep pledge instructor, processes. pass the test, so the plaintiff demanded me develop it in the direction plan. along with his father, charged five other that he “make himself ‘hard.’” He com- I wanted. brothers with libel, emotional distress “COERCE, PRESSURE, AND INTIM- plied after much pressure, “but did it aim- “She emphasized how See APC on page 5 and abuse of process, saying they “false- IDATE” lessly to avoid becoming aroused.” important it is to understand ly accused” him of sexual assault. They The impetus for the lawsuit was a uni- Following this, the pledge instructor the cultural context of your claimed damages greater than $25,000. versity investigation conducted after one displayed his knowledge of the Greek al- work and the background IN THIS ISSUE According to the complaint filed May of the brothers, along with the Sig Ep phabet by holding a lit match and reciting and life of the authors.” 6, 2010, the accused brothers made “nu- housefather, made a formal sexual as- it in its entirety before the match burned The Modern Foreign merous false and defamatory statements… sault complaint to PS in early 2010. The his hand. He similarly challenged the Language department has in both oral and written form” to the uni- brother reported the plaintiff had “aggres- brother, holding another match under his suffered two deaths this ace- Page 2: versity’s Department of Public Safety, the sively touched” his penis and asked him testicles; he was unable to sufficiently re- demic year. Interfaith mission Judicial Affairs department and a Sexual inappropriate questions about his personal cite the alphabet before the match slightly Susanna Bellocq, profes- trip Assault Hearing Panel. life and sexual interests. burned him. sor of French, died on Nov. The pledge instructor charged his for- Three other Sig Ep brothers came for- In addition to these episodes, two other 27, 2011. Page 3: mer brothers knew their statements were ward with similar allegations after they members of the fraternity joined the ini- Senior Laura Miske, MFL Reverse mission false and that they did not have any infor- heard about the initial charges. tial accuser in reporting incidents where student board president, said mation to support them. One reported an incident in which the the pledge instructor forced them to strip these losses were hard on the trip He also argued their actions were “atro- plaintiff tested him on the Greek alphabet to their boxers during an initiation ritual. department as a whole. Page 4: cious, extreme, outrageous, intolerable in and told him to remove an article of cloth- One was told to remove all his clothing “As Dr. Rojas mentioned OWUMemes civilized society and constitute heinous ing with each mistake he made. After sev- and “spin in a circle while singing the in his remembrance, we are conduct,” and that they “perverted (the eral errors, the brother “had removed all song ‘I’m a little tea pot.’” now in a state of rebuild- Page 6: university) proceeding.” his clothing except his boxers,” according ing rather than expansion,” Letter to the Editor The accused brothers moved for im- to his counterclaim. The pledge instructor THE UNIVERSITY INVESTIGATES Miske said. “Their passing mediate dismissal of the case in their fa- “told (him) that he had to get completely Judicial Affairs Coordinator Michael has left a huge hole in the Page 7: vor and argued their statements were true, naked,” but he refused. Esler investigated the incidents after heart of the department that Culture Fest constituted opinion and could not legally The brother said the pledge instructor they were reported to PS. The university cannot just be quickly filled be held libelous because they occurred in “continued to coerce, pressure, and intim- moved the pledge instructor from the Sig up again.” Page 8: the setting of a closed hearing. idate (him) by telling him that he was the Ep house into a residence hall during the Women’s lacrosse They also asserted the emotional dis- ‘new member educator’ and that (he) was investigation. See MEMORIAL on wins tress charge was moot because their ac- a pledge, not just that, but that (he) was Page 4 tions were not extreme, and any of their also the ‘pledge class president’ and that See SIG EP on page 2 Page 2 The Transcript March 8, 2012 Greek of the Week Chad Williams Sigma Phi Epsilon

Senior Chad Williams, an offensive guard for the Battling Bishops, was recognized as one of seven college football scholar-athletes in the Central Ohio area, based on excellence in athletics and aca- If participating, demics. Chad was also recognized as the top scholar-athlete from among the seven college athletes honored. He is the third what did you Ohio Wesleyan player to be honored as a National Football Foundation and Col- give up for Lent lege Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete, and he will receive a postgraduate scholarship from the Columbus chapter of the Na- this year? tional Football Foundation. After graduating from OWU, Chad plans on going to “I haven’t really graduate school and becoming a history thought about it, teacher and a football coach. but I think giving ΣΦΕ up movies would be a pretty hard thing to do.” Spring break mission trip immerses – Arthur Taylor, ’13 OWU students in interfaith discussion By Katie Carlin Slebodnick said her mis- “I have not per- Transcript Reporter sion team is very different “In order to have genuine, lov- sonally given up from the others. While most Ohio Wesleyan Slebodnick said because ing relationships, it is important to anything for Lent, students will spend the week her trip is dealing with com- but my aunt gave of spring break working or plex interfaith issues, their understand interfaith dialogue,” relaxing, seven small groups goals are hard to verbalize. up wine.” of students will dedicate their “We have one of the more said senior Mary Slebodnick. – Alexandra time to mission, service and complicated trips because we leadership. are totally education based,” Hutchings, ’12 Each of the seven spring she said. and she was not changing her in interfaith has helped her to break mission groups have “A lot of the other trips, mind. It was very painful for realize the commonalities be- unique goals, whether it is which are service based, such me having to think of her go- tween all different religions. working for justice, engaging as the team aiding in Hurri- ing to hell or anything like “When they talked about with other cultures or helping cane Katrina recovery or the that.” their creator I felt like they “I've been trying restore small communities. team working in El Salvador Slebodnick said it is the were talking about my God,” The Chicago Group, how- at orphanages.” “put your money where your she said. to cut back on my ever, has goals that are both Slebodnick attended a mouth is moments” that make Her personal experience sweets, especially abstract and intangible: stu- speech at Capital University in the idea of interfaith more real. understanding her sister’s de- dents will be spending the Columbus last fall by Eboo Pa- She said throughout her life sire to be atheist and spending cookies and ice week in the inner city of Chi- tel, the founder of Inner Faith she has had several situations time with the Lakota tribe that cream.” cago where they will focus Youth Core, another group the like these, where interfaith has aims to suppress the Lakota on the Muslim community in mission team will be working enriched her life and her un- tribe’s religious beliefs, mo- – Alec Swiecinski, America and interfaith dia- with next week. derstanding of her own back- tivated her to be a reflection ’13 logue in the midst of complex She said Patel said some- ground. leader on the trip. tensions. thing that has stuck with her: Slebodnick’s desire to aid Junior Tori Schlaudt is also Senior Mary Slebodnick, “It would be nice if everyone in interfaith mission work was a part of the Chicago Mission who is serving as the team’s said something they found reinforced when she visited Team. reflection leader, said she is beautiful about different reli- the Lakota tribe in South Da- She said she thinks inter- very passionate about inter- gions,” he said. kota. faith relations are incredibly faith work. Slebodnick said she grew “During this trip I learned important globally and locally She is hopeful the trip will up in a church where Christi- how Christianity wiped out the because the world today is “I am trying to enrich her commitment to un- anity is the absolute truth. Lakota culture,” she said. becoming more and more di- derstand religions beyond her “There was always that Slebodnick said that people verse. go to church own. hang-up in the background,” think the Lakotas are fine now, “Many people are ignorant every weekend.” Slebodnick said her team she said. but the fear still lingers there. about the Muslim faith (my- will be working with three “You feel like you are sup- “A lot of Lakotas still think self included before this trip) – Tim Carney, ’12 pivotal organizations in the posed to convert others to that if they practice tenants of and some even think that all inner city of Chicago, includ- Christianity.” their original culture that it is Muslims are terrorists due to ing CAIR, the Council of She said she struggled satanic,” Slebodnick said. 9/11,” Schlaudt said. American Islamic Relations, when her younger sister, at age “And that was really sad “In order to have genuine, whose goal is to promote co- 15, told Slebodnick she was an for me to see because their re- loving relationships, it is im- operation between all differ- atheist. ligion is so rich.” portant to understand interfaith ent faiths. “She was dead serious, Slebodnick said her interest dialogue,” Slebodnick said.

SIG EP, continued from Page 1` exactly where that is, but something like holding a match under SETTLEMENT your testicles goes beyond that line.” All parties to the case—Christopher Burchinal, counsel for Cole Hatcher, director of media and community relations, Despite this, Hunter said such incidents haven’t affected his the plaintiffs; the brothers that countersued them and Sig Ep; said the investigation was conducted “in accordance with the perception of Greek life in general. and Heimlich, representing the national fraternity—settled out disciplinary guidelines outlined in our Student Handbook,” and “Hazing hasn’t really influenced my decision on whether I’m of court on Sept. 3, 2011. all parties were advised of their legal options. going to (pledge) or not, as much as the benefits of Greek life,” According to the settlement’s terms, the plaintiffs were to pay While a report was filed with PS, several records requests to he said. $10,000 to the two remaining defendants in three installments, the Delaware Police Department indicated no report was ever and also provide a doctor’s note certifying the younger one was filed there. A SUIT WITHIN A SUIT “in treatment.” Esler said he was unable to reveal other details of the investi- Charges against two of the brothers were eventually dropped, Additionally, the national fraternity promised payment of gation because they are protected under the Family Educational but two others—including the one subjected to the Greek al- $12,000 immediately upon dismissal of the case. Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). phabet test—and their attorney, James Connors, also brought a Heimlich said the settlement was only made to keep the affair The case was brought before a Sexual Assault Hearing Panel third-party lawsuit against the national entity of Sig Ep. out of court and legal costs at a minimum. in conformity with the university’s sexual assault policy. The They charged the fraternity with two counts of civil liability “The settlement was not an admission of liability,” he said. panel absolved the pledge instructor on all counts. for hazing and one count each of emotional distress resulting “It was made simply for economic reasons relating to the costs “(S)ince there were no witnesses or hard evidence, the pre- from negligence; defamation; assault and battery; misuse of le- of litigation, and it shouldn’t be construed as an admission of ponderance of evidence began with a 50/50 percent margin of gal proceedings; and civil conspiracy. liability.” error,” the panel wrote in its collective report. They also claimed Sig Ep owed them financial compensation Burchinal could not be reached for comment. Esler said he has not encountered many cases like this in his for the incidents. Even after the settlement, it took nearly five months for the time at the helm of Judicial Affairs. The national fraternity denied all the charges and moved for case to be officially dismissed. “In 14 years of doing this job, I’ve probably dealt with 20-25 immediate dismissal of the third-party suit in its favor. It argued Neither obligated party contacted the brothers who owed cases of sexual assault,” he said. what happened to the affected brothers did not constitute hazing money until Nov. 15, 2011, after Connors approached Burchinal Hatcher agreed the incident was anomalous, and encouraged under Ohio law because it was not directly related to their initia- and Heimlich via email requesting documents for dismissal and students to “immediately report any incident in which they feel tion into the organization. the money his clients were owed. This prompted the brothers threatened.” Additionally, the fraternity noted the only portion of its initia- to bring legal action against both their debtors because of their “This type of incident is unusual at Ohio Wesleyan and goes tion rituals that calls for removal of clothing requires the pledg- failure to follow through. against everything the university seeks to represent,” he said. ing brothers to take off only their shirts. Heimlich said he and his clients were not compelled to make “We work hard to foster an atmosphere of mutual respect and Because the fraternity felt the incidents in question were not any payments until the case was officially dismissed. safety. We always have been and remain a community that val- hazing, but assault and battery, it also argued the lawsuit was “If you look closely at the pleadings, our trigger to provide ues personal integrity.” inappropriate because it was out of Ohio’s one-year statute of anything was based on dismissal,” he said. Matt Hunter, a freshman who deferred bids from Chi Phi and limitations on assault charges. According to Heimlich, an “accidental overpayment” from Alpha Sigma Phi, said he feels the pledge instructor was wrong Delaware attorney Michael Heimlich, counsel for the na- the Sig Ep trust fund—the source of the settlement money—was in his actions. tional fraternity, added that complaints were only made to the a major cause of the delay. “I understand hazing to an extent and what its purpose is, university, never to his client. Heimlich and Sig Ep eventually drafted the documents for but there has to be some sort of a line,” he said. “I don’t know Connors could not be reached for comment. dismissal, and the case was dismissed on Feb. 1. March 8, 2012 The Transcript Page 3 Big splash, big funds: Anchor Splash 2012

Freshman Sarah Dailey, of Delta Gamma (DG), is pulled on an inflatable killer whale during the Whale Race.

By Steve Gobel members was visual impaired, ing in such a big event, it’s Erika Reese and sophomore Transcript Correspondent providing the inspiration for hard to coordinate with ev- Casey Smiley, said the most the first Anchor Splash event. eryone,” she said. highly anticipated event was the Splash! – Contestants des- Anchor Splash took place Friends and parents alike latter. perately raced against time in Meeks Auditorium for the snapped photos and took vid- “That’s what everyone and one another, trying to pull second time in the event’s his- eos of their friends or family looks forward to throughout the their blown-up-whale-riding tory. members participating in the night,” Reese said. Delta Gamma coaches to the Junior Meredith Wholley, a various events that included After the competitive events end of the pool first. DG member, helped organize a Beautiful Eyes Competi- were over, the DG coordina- Delta Gamma’s annual the entire event. Wholley said tion, Banner Competition, tors tallied up all the points charity event, Anchor Splash, this year’s event went well, Team Serenade, 100 Medley and named the winners. comrprised many races that and they were “finally getting Relay, Sailor Strip, Doggie Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity pitted Greek organizations the hang of things now that Paddle Relay, Corkscrew took first place, Kappa Alpha against each other in a series of (they) moved the event to Relay, Whale Race and, last Theta sorority won second, mock swimming competition Meek.” but not least, Synchronized and Delta Delta Delta sorority events, all for a philanthropic Wholley said the big- Swimming. won third. The prize for win- Photos by Mark Schmitter cause. gest challenge for her and While all the events of ning Anchor Splash comes in The event can trace its roots her fellow event organizers Anchor Splash were met the form of two $15 gift cards From top to bottom: DG Sophomore Amelia Randall holds to the University of Miami, was communication with with anticipation and excite- to Amato’s Woodfired Pizza. onto the whale during the Whale Race at Anchor Splash. Fla., where the DG chapter at U the large number of partici- ment, the event that stole the DG raised over $1,500 Junior Brandon Sega, sophomore Brandon Proctor, and of M held a fundraising event pants. spotlight was Synchronized through Anchor Splash this senior James DiBiasio of Sig Ep react to an ongoing event. for an organization known as “There are many fraterni- Swimming. year, all of which will go to Freshman Emma Markey and sophomore Amelia Randall Service for Sight. One of the ties and sororities participat- Two DG members, junior Service for Sight. cheer on the competitors during Anchor Splash. Studying abroad in Delaware, Ohio, this spring break? Service is only part of the joint service learning trip for Japenese and OWU students By Tim Alford ers said. “Plus (we can offer) Transcript Reporter family home-stays for each student, exposure to Dr. John OWU will team up with a Durst and his lecture about Japanese university for a dif- poverty in middle America, ferent kind of spring break. and exposure to some key Instead of participating in poverty-related service agen- a “normal” spring break trip, cies in Delaware like the 21 Ohio Wesleyan students Salvation Army, Common have chosen to take part in OWU and Japanese students this type of a trip came about stand earthquakes. But in the return the favor to Aoyama Ground Free Story, Fam- the first ever reverse mission will build a house through years ago when he met with U.S., there is no such law. I Gakuin University students.” ily Promise, People in Need, trip on campus. Delaware County Habitat for Shew to explore the possibili- thought this to be a great op- MacLeod said everyone Domestic Violence and Help This trip, termed Joint Humanity. ty of a “reverse mission team.” portunity to do something I will work from 8 a.m. to 2 Line, Vineyard Food Pantry Service Learning, will also On the first Sunday of the He said it has taken this long can’t back in my country,” p.m., then have some type of and Andrew’s House.” include 12 Japanese students trip, March 11, OWU Chap- to hit the right time for this said Shimizu. activity in the evening, includ- Harper and Shimizu both from the OWU sister school lain Jon Powers said there will kind of a trip. Anthony Harper, a senior ing lectures from different ser- said they were excited for the Aoyama Gakuin University be a commemoration service MacLeod took a trip to Ja- member of Alpha Sigma Phi vice providers. trip. in Shibuya, Japan. Aoyama for the first anniversary of the pan last year and was inspired Fraternity, said he found out “With everyone involved, “Getting to know and be- Gakuin is a Methodist Uni- 2011 tsunami which hit Japan to plan the experience. Ma- about the trip through Alpha this is more of a community come friends with the Japa- versity founded on many of last March 11 at 2:46 p.m. cLeod said she met up with Sig’s Philanthropy’s Direc- event,” she said. nese students is what I’m the same principles as Ohio “We will hold our memo- some of OWU’s sister schools tor Guanyi Yang. He said he MacLeod said this is not a most excited about,” Harper Wesleyan. rial service during that hour, and Shew during the trip. worked with MacLeod on an- typical spring break on cam- said. “I’m also very excited Barbara MacLeod, an beginning at 2 p.m. at Asbury From there the idea became a other program through a The- pus, because the Japanese stu- to help with Habitat’s mis- OWU economics professor, United Methodist Church reality. ory into Practice into Theory dents and the OWU students sion statement and build said seven different countries across the street from Chi Phi,” MacLeod said the team (TiPiT) Grant called Nicara- will be staying with host fami- houses, learn more about lo- will be represented by all of Powers said. “The Japanese would not have been allowed gua: International Business. lies in Delaware. Powers said cal poverty, and learn more the students involved. She students and their chaplain, to work in Japan because of the He said he thought the trip was for the Japanese students, Del- about the family I’m helping said the Japanese students Reverend Paul Shew, will be strict building codes. Takumi fun and informative. aware can serve as a solid ex- out.” will be arriving in Ohio on conducting the service, which Shimizu, an exchange student “I knew working with Pro- ample of a typical, Midwest- “Since this is my last se- Thursday. will be open to the public.” from Japan who is studying at fessor MacLeod again would ern, college-town community. mester at OWU, I want this Instead of visiting an- Powers, along with Sue OWU and participating in the be an informative experience, “We can offer not only a project to be the most memo- other school or community, Pasters, OWU director of trip, said a builder must have a especially considering that it Habitat build, but also the rable experience at OWU, OWU students will be stay- Community Service Learning, construction license to build a focused on local poverty,” he number one zoo in America and I am really looking for- ing in Delaware and work- co-founded both the OWU house in Japan. said. “Plus, I’ve visited Japan (Columbus), a typical shop- ward to it,” Shimizu said. ing with the students from chapter of Habitat for Human- “We have so many earth- before and Japanese students ping mall (Easton), a visit to An information page de- Japan. Thus, the experience ity and the Delaware County quakes, and if you are not a hosted me during my stay in Amish country, and exposure tailing the experience was is termed a “reverse” mission Habitat for Humanity in 1989. specialist in constructing, the Japan; therefore, I thought it to a major U.S.-Japanese used as background for this trip. While on campus, the Powers said the idea for buildings won’t be able to would be only appropriate to partnership (Honda),” Pow- article. Have no fear, House of Black Culture is here ... to stay New status as a themed house ensures HBC’s permanent residency on Oak Hill Dr. By Ellin Youse are SLUs deemed by the university to have mis- hear of the house’s new status. pus have made since he graduated. Transcript Reporter sion statements that are important to keep on “I have never imagined OWU without the Sturkey’s wife is also an HBC alum (’83). campus both in the present and in the future. house,” Johnson said. “I’m surprised to hear the During their years at OWU, the house was not President Rock Jones and Residential Life The HBC’s mission statement focuses on news because I never considered the possibility co-ed, and male and female residents took turns have recently approved the House of Black creating a safe haven for all students on campus of OWU not having the house on campus.” living in the house every other year. Culture to become a themed house, bringing and promoting African American culture and Johnson said she sees the HBC as an im- “I think it’s great to see it co-ed,” he said. pride to both current residents and alumni of awareness through programming and discus- portant living option because it was her “home “You would never see diversity or co-eds in the house. sion. away from home” and provides residents with a one building. Things have changed, and I don’t As a themed house, the House of Black Cul- “This is a very positive transition for the strong sense of connection to one another. think that would have happened if OWU wasn’t ture (HBC) will no longer be required to ap- HBC and myself, and our members are ex- “My freshman year was kind of awful,” she so open and liberal in thought.” ply for renewal, a process for all Small Living tremely excited that the university sees our said. “A lot of the white students had never Sturkey said he believes the HBC’s new title Units (SLUs). HBC will be ensured a perma- house as important enough to always have been around people of color, and then when I of a themed house is an honor because it ex- nent presence on campus. around,” DeJarnett said. came home from class, I felt I never had a break emplifies OWU’s true commitment to diversity. HBC is currently a SLU with Heritage House Dejarnett said the only other change to the from teaching white people about being black,” “Looking back, there was a separation be- status, meaning the house has functioned and HBC is that the house moderator’s title will be she said. tween blacks and whites on campus,” he said. contributed to the OWU community for an out- changed to Resident Assistant (RA). Dan Sturkey (’84) said life was different “Now that has dissolved, but the house still has standing period of time. Senior Samantha De- Vernita Johnson (’95), a former HBC resi- during his years at OWU, and he appreciates the capability to bring people together. I think it Jarnett, HBC moderator, said Heritage Houses dent, said she was “pleasantly surprised” to the social progress that both the HBC and cam- is a living example of a social evolution.” Page 4 The Transcript March 8, 2012

Tree House brings Student-run Facebook page gives veggies to campus OWU spin on Internet memes By Christin Butler and topics brought up by the Misa Farslow “It’s funny when people have memes have raised conflict. Transcript Correspondents Some projects such as the shared humor, everyday things fountain on the JAYwalk are Ohio Wesleyan student already controversial and camaraderie has found a new that we share and can poke fun when they are brought up on form on the Facebook page, the page, arguments often be- “OWU Memes.” at,” Courtney Durham said. gin. Envisioned by sophomores positive one. Greek ones are a little offen- Grammer and Jafri con- Jordan Grammer and Maria Junior Andrea Kraus said sive, as an affiliated woman, stantly face the issue of con- Jafri, the memes on the page she thinks the page is “funny because you can perpetuate troversy when posting the include random stock images and silly,” and named her fa- stereotypes.” memes. with witty captions where stu- vorite memes: “SLU girl and Senior Jon Rux said he is “I’ll admit that some of dents can express their opin- the one that says, ‘Put the flags not a fan of the page. our jokes are more controver- ions about the university. up. Prospies are coming.’” “I think it’s an attempt at sial than others,” Grammer The page, owned by both Senior Courtney Durham OWU students trying to be said. “We always try to keep Grammer and Jafri, was cre- said she enjoys creating and funny and it’s a fail,” he said. things under control and fos- ated on Jan. 20. The page had submitting memes. Rux did admit that the ter healthy discussion without immediate popularity with 350 “It’s funny when people meme with Boromir, from the bringing backlash to the page fans within its first 24 hours. have shared humor, everyday Lord of the Rings series, say- or the administration—and Today the page has 764 fol- things that we share and can ing, “One does not simply live we won’t post certain things if lowers and is growing each poke fun at,” Durham said. off campus” was his one and they are just way too offensive day. When asked what his favor- only favorite. or in poor taste.” “We saw colleges across ite meme was, Grammer said, Erin Sayegh, another avid But for now, the page re- the country start to create these “I don’t have a favorite one follower of the page, and blunt mains up with the fan base Photo by Sophie Crispin pages and we wanted to bring specifically, but I really enjoy critic, said she thinks that some growing day by day. Students who attended Veggie Meal Night gather in the the fun to OWU and hopefully the memes the entire cam- of them are “very on point, but With favorite feature kitchen and have a laugh together. bring our community together pus can relate to such as the some people just aren’t funny memes such as “Good Guy over some good laughs,” says Greg,” “Scumbag Steve,” By Sophie Crispin and cultivating a sense of amount of squirrels or Linda and shouldn’t write them.” Grammer. “The Dos Equis (beer brand) Transcript Correspondent community is one of Corm- in University Hall, rather than She said she hopes the page ier’s favorite parts of veggie “I’ve seen isolated OWU- an inside joke between a small goes on to be written by peo- Guy,” and “Annoying Face- related memes pop up here book Girl,” OWU Memes also The Tree House, a Small meal nights. group of people.” ple who “understand humor and there, but it wasn’t until I includes some of the students Living Unit, fed students “It’s really nice to prepare Not everyone had good and irony.” saw the success of the college own creations, while still en- homemade vegetarian and food with the house and in- things to say about the page. Even with her criticism, she pages that I thought it’d be a couraging them to send more. vegan food at their veggie vite others to share it with “I think it’s funny and a lit- couldn’t wait to open the page great idea.” Submissions can be posted meal night last Thursday. us,” Cormier said. “It’s a Tree tle exaggerated but occasion- while answering questions. And, so far it is. The reac- directly to the Facebook page The meal was free and House tradition that really ally hurtful,” said sophomore Grammer said that he re- tion to the page has been a or emailed anonymously. open to the campus and was builds community.” Kati Sweigard. “Some of the ceives rave reviews, but some held at the Tree House. Soph- Sophomore Melodie Bee- omore Alex Kerensky, the man-Black was one of the house moderator, and sopho- many students to enjoy Tree Fiji ready to present new founding fathers more Michael Cormier orga- House’s vegetarian and veg- nized the meal as one of the an offerings. By Cara Foley father class. in Benes Rooms A&B at 7:30 experience now, but it will many programs put on by the “I’ve always really en- Transcript Reporter Schmitter said the dinner p.m.” lead to even more opportuni- house each semester. joyed these meals because held on Sunday night was Freshman Taylor McGin- ties in the future.” The veggie meal night is a they use organic ingredients, As Fiji makes its strong great. nis said he thought it would be Schmitter said that there regular Tree House program. and it’s nice to hang out with comeback to the Ohio Wes- “The alums were very ex- great to be a founding father are a lot of guys he knows “I don’t know how long people and have a good, leyan community, the excite- cited to see the new group of for a fraternity. pledging Fiji. it’s been going on, actually,” healthy meal,” Beeman- ment of solidifying their first guys and spent a lot of time “I think that being a Fiji “Obviously some friends Kerensky said. “It’s hap- Black said. “I’m a vegan and pledge class in four years is talking to us about what they member will be great at keep- are already happily in other pened as long as I’ve been at there aren’t many options almost complete. The soon-to- had gotten out of the frater- ing me academically success- fraternities, but those who Ohio Wesleyan.” here on campus for me.” be brothers have participated nity,” he said. “The food was ful, while having a great social weren’t decided yet seem to be Veggie meal nights bring Promoting healthy, acces- in dinners at Buns, El Vaquero fantastic as well, and it was life and positive future,” he going Fiji,” he said. people to Tree House and sible food options to students and played dodge ball to get to just another great event put on said. Carlson and McGinnis also show them what the commu- is important to Kerensky, know each other. by the Fiji graduates.” Pytel said this is their for- said that they have a good nity in the house is like, but who would like to start a blog Brett Pytel, Assistant Di- Senior John Carlson said mal unveiling of the founding amount of friends who are also the primary goal is to show about making healthy meals rector of Expansion for Fiji, when he first arrived on cam- father class and it is open to pledging Fiji. people that vegetarian and out of food that can be pur- said over the past four weeks pus his freshmen year, he the entire OWU community. Carlson said he thinks vegan food is accessible and chased at the Thomson cor- they have met with over 90 un- didn’t think any of the frater- “We will also be giving they have enough interested can taste good. ner store. affiliated men on campus. nities on campus were a good away our scholarships, award- and committed founding fa- “It’s important to tell the Cormier shares his pas- “These men ranged from fit for him. ing philanthropy money, thers that the organization and community about the benefits sion for accessible, healthy freshman to senior status,” he “The philosophy and val- and thanking the campus for hard work needed to make the of vegetarianism,” Kerensky meals, and looks to commu- said. “As of today, we have ex- ues of Fiji seem to align with hosting us during our time at fraternity successful will be said. “We want to show that nity sources like the com- tended 24 bids which have all my own which is why I decid- OWU,” Pytel said. evenly spread. you can make delicious food munity market for organic been accepted.” ed to join,” he said. Desserts and beverages are “Fiji is still in the early out of locally-grown ingredi- options. Senior Mark Schmitter said Carlson said he thinks the to be served, as well. stages of the process, but as ents.” “Realistically, it seems joining Fiji is a really good benefits will include meeting a McGinnis said he is excited we move forward the deci- The meal began with kale strange to buy processed food opportunity because he is a network of studetns he might for this Thursday’s event. sions made to recolonize the and sweet potato soup with from hundreds of miles away senior, and Fiji was looking not have otherwise been ex- “It will be really cool get- fraternity will be consistent lemon and cumin, followed if you have local, organic for upperclassmen to build a posed to. He also said he looks ting pledge in, and hopefully with the ideals and philoso- by pizza with spinach and food right where you live,” strong presence for the under- forward to having the chance I’ll get a scholarship,” he said. phy of the fraternity,” he said. basil pesto, tomato, eggplant, Cormier said. “It’s impor- classmen to follow. to be part of an international Schmitter said he’s really “We had dinner with many and mozzarella and gruyère tant to show people how easy “The organization also re- network of Fiji members. excited to have an event with OWU Fiji graduate brothers cheeses. The food was pur- it can be to make this food ally appealed to me in the way “Students involved in everyone on campus (this on Wednesday night where we chased from a community with ingredients bought right that members are expected to Greek Life seem to have a Thursday night) and to have learned more about what made market, and past meals have here.” act and what they stand for,” tight knit bond with one an- everyone there who has been the fraternity a success prior to been bought at the farmers The meals are planned he said. other which I think is impor- so supportive of him going the deactivation.” market on Sandusky Street. sporadically throughout the This past Sunday, Fiji host- tant,” he said. Fiji. Carlson said the founding “It’s actually more afford- semester, and although they ed a “Not for College Days “Next Thursday, we will “I have already met a lot fathers of Fiji plan to continue able than people think,” Ke- don’t have a date planned Alone” invite-only dinner host our first two official Fiji of great new people both in in the path of the graduates be- rensky said. “We spent about for the next one, Cormier has where 50 undergraduate can- events,” said Pytel. “The undergrad, and graduates,” fore them. $100 this time, and we usu- already begun planning the didates and over twenty gradu- founding fathers will be he said. “The graduates keep Join the soon-to-be found- ally feed between 50 and 80 menu. ates brothers attended at 1808 pledged into the fraternity on pushing us to make sure we ing fathers of Fiji Thursday people over the course of a “I’m thinking about doing American Bistro. Thursday and later that eve- network with them once we night at 7:30 P.M. in the Benes night.” Mexican, there are so many This was the last event be- ning we will host our ‘Eve- graduate so it feels like not Rooms A&B for “Evening Bringing people together good flavors,” Cormier said. fore Fiji finalized its founding ning with the Fijis’ reception only are we getting this great with the Fijis.”

MEMORIAL, continued from Page 1 “Chaplain Powers and Sarah Dubois organized a wonderful service and the remarks by President Jones and Dean Stinemetz, “We are working to restructure the department in the time of a former student of Margaret’s, were especially welcome,” this tragedy while keeping the integrity of the French department Fratantuono said. that Drs. Fete and Bellocq had so well established.” “She also stressed the importance of asking questions to es- Lee Fratantuono, associate professor of classics and William tablish meaningful dialogue and making connections. The fact Whitlock professor of Latin, said the service was done respect- that she was on medical leave last semester but offered to take fully and it was a proper goodbye to a professor who had taught the time to work with me in an independent study shows how at OWU for so long. much she values her students.” March 8, 2012 The Transcript Page 5 Students show P.R.I.D.E. at Fusion

Photos by Ian Moran Left: Students talking to each other during speed- friending at the beginning of the night. Above: Freshman Ryan Haddad and Junior Colleen Waickman sing “One Less Bell to Answer.”

By Spenser Hickey make Hursey shoot her. Transcript Coorespondent Stevens didn’t focus her Fusion connects LGBT community and allies audience interaction solely “For anyone who burned on PS personnel, though. She down their closet, dance with By Spenser Hickey sizes a drug-free atmosphere. Maynor next year, first attended a Fu- also walked through the crowd me, loud and careless, wher- Transcript Correspondent Fusion was founded in 2008 but sion event in February 2011. He was the in front of the stage, first pull- ever we are not invited…Fuck didn’t hold events at colleges until last President of PRIDE at DeVry University ing freshman Kyle Simon out closets. We were made for “(Fusion Friday) is a great opportuni- year. The branch held a talent show Fri- and found Fusion to be “much more laid of the audience for a dance and ballrooms and stages, atriums ty to showcase OWU to other students,” day in the Schimmel Conrades Science back and casual than other hangouts.” then planting a lipstick-stained and the sky.” said Tim Valentine, a recent graduate of Center. This was the branch’s farthest This prompted him to join the Fusion kiss on Haddad’s cheek. Si- That’s how sophomore Ohio State University. “It shows that event from Columbus so far. board, which is comprised of LGBT mon and Haddad are interns Gus Wood finished his poem OWU is an open campus and supportive Anthony Peddle, President of OWU leaders from various area schools. at OWU’s LGBTIQ Resource “Whittling: A Coming Out,” of LGBT students.” P.R.I.D.E., came up with the idea for Valentine listed the member colleges Center. the first-place winner at Fri- Fusion is a branch of Stonewall the event. “I didn’t expect it would be as OSU, Columbus College of Art and The event winded down day night’s talent show in the Columbus, the LGBT center for cen- like this. (I) didn’t expect the space to Design, Capital University, Columbus after the judges announced Schimmel-Conrades Science tral Ohio, which manages Columbus’ be so awesome,” said Emily Dunlevie, State University, Otterbein University the top three finalists around Center. PRIDE festival, holds classes, and of- a Columbus State student on the Fusion and DeVry University. OWU is the first 10:30, though Simon said that His poem, about the strug- fers support groups. board. “(OWU) really pulled it together member college to host an event. other Fusion events often ran gles of gay youths to find ac- Fusion is an event for college-age for hosting for the first time.” “It’s a fun atmosphere,” said Sulaina until midnight, however this ceptance of their sexuality, be- members of the LGBT community, and All of the members of the Fusion Hrenko, an OSU student who commutes was the first time they’d done gan in a quiet, tentative voice, allies, to connect with each other outside planning board are from the Columbus from Delaware. “I get to hang out and a talent show. but as it reached the end he of schools or bars and nightclubs. Ac- area. Logun Baker, who will be taking socialize with people I wouldn’t usu- Next month’s Fusion event spoke in a thunderous roar. cording to Valentine, the event empha- over coordinating duties along with Ben ally.” will be Friday April 13. Both “I am a real boy, atop a Stevens and the event coor- lumber yard of never again,” down to listen. They were es?” man and freshman Ryan Had- lines facing each other, then dinator, Tim Valentine, asked he shouted, the microphone amazed again by “Open Let- Wood was one of eight par- dad, who sang an arrangement had 60 seconds to talk to the Wood to attend and present no longer needed as his voice ter” as its narrator compared ticipants in the talent show, of “One Less Bell to Answer” person opposite them before again. filled the atrium’s silence. his struggle to find acceptance which raised awareness for the and “A House Is Not a Home” moving down the line. “What a wonderful, won- “My heart in a trophy case, for to that of Clark Kent hiding his LGBT community on campus with the gender singing roles Hostess Alexis Stevens, a derful opportunity this was. whoever deserves it!” identity as Superman. and was organized by OWU reversed. Also performing Columbus-area drag queen, I’m so glad to Ohio Wesleyan When he finished, the “Shame is feeling a lot like P.R.I.D.E., led by Anthony were freshman Riley O’Brien then took the microphone for for hosting this,” said Stevens watching crowd rose, as one, Kryptonite these days. It’s Peddle, and Stonewall Fusion, and sophomore Alex Oney, her act, a comedy and dance in the closing moments of the to give him a standing ova- killing me, Clark,” Wood said, a Columbus-based LGBT or- freshman Abby Siegel, CJ routine. Audience participa- show. “You guys did an amaz- tion. They stopped only when his voice capturing the pain of ganization. Second place went Lickert, and sophomore Jenna tion played a role, particularly ing job. Next year we’re going he sheepishly said he had a being victimized by bigotry in to Otterbein student Kaleigh Culina, using the stage name for Public Safety lieutenant to make sure we get a caravan, second piece, “Open Letter to a way the words alone cannot Autzen, who sang an aria from ‘Dustin Beavers.’ Cathy Hursey, who stood we get lots of people signed Superman,” to read as part of express. “How do I stop bul- Charles Gounod’s opera “Ro- The show began with a guard at the top of the steps; up, so that we can all come his act. lets, when they are fired from méo et Juliette.” Third place short game of speed-friending, Stevens repeatedly joked that out and we can experience this The audience sat back whispers and sideways glanc- went to junior Colleen Waick- where everyone formed two her risqué comments might amazing facility, and Cathy.”

APC, continued from Page 1 enhancing faculty salaries. For too long, fac- added the reasoning behind those in opposition man retention rate than last year – at 95%. ulty salaries have hovered at or near the bot- of the clause was that if the university started However, this is lower than previous years. To those who know about OWU’s commit- tom of faculty salaries among the Great Lakes to pay faculty for extra work, there might be Additionally, after a recent prospective student ment to service and international relations, the College Association institutions.” the demand for being paid for things like let- day, the Admissions department was pleased idea of approving these courses into the cur- “The Board adopted a resolution to bring ters of recommendation and independent stud- with the amount of visitors. riculum seems moot. However, these courses faculty salaries to the median of the GLCA, ies. Lance added that after visiting Otterbein require extra work from faculty members who and we continue to work to fulfill that reso- Lance said this could be a dangerous road University recently, he learned they are plac- choose to lead them, and they do not get com- lution as quickly as possible. Two years ago, to go down, because underpaid faculty will ing a larger emphasis on their residential life pensated financially. faculty received an average increase of seven have to choose things to do for students based by working on a plan that ensures seniors have “If you’re going to implement this plan, we percent in salary, something found almost no- on whether they get financial compensation. their own apartments. He said that this was (the faculty) can’t do more work,” said Profes- where else in the country in this difficult econ- According to Lance, though the Board of why Otterbein is drawing more prospective sor of Chemistry Kim Lance, a member of the omy,” he said. Trustees passed a faculty salary enhance- students to their campus than OWU. APC. “So somehow you need to compensate Given the extra work involved with taking ment package, last year faculty salaries only “There was a time where students were us for doing this extra work.” on the additional course-load involved with increased a dollar each – due to a drop in en- choosing Ohio Wesleyan because our suites “That compensation could come in a vari- the OWU Connections curricular program, rollment. It was reported during the meeting had individual bathrooms as opposed to two ety of ways. It could come in course releases, some faculty members are discontented with that the University’s deficit is at $330,000, and per hall,” Lance said. “Students care about in professional development funds to apply to these figures. Some are discontented with their OWU’s expenses are 17% larger than its $6 where they are going to live. We keep ignor- your research, or it could come in just paying salaries overall. million budget. ing that.” you a stipend – x amount of dollars to do it.” Additionally, in order to maintain and fully Lance, who has taught at OWU for 23 Whatever the reason may be for dropping These concerns led the APC to recommend implement the new curricular plan, APC felt years, said he thinks a major part of OWU’s enrollment numbers, it is adversely affecting “that a first step towards addressing full-time OWU would have to hire at least seven new deficit and dropping enrollment numbers is a the faculty that OWU considers absolutely in- faculty workload will be adopted including faculty members – another expense for the lack of focus on student housing in favor for strumental in the university’s success. the option of two ‘2+’ semesters in a six-year university. more focus on specific programs. In Rock Jones’ inaugural address as presi- period and credit for faculty-directed indi- Some faculty at the meeting felt that paying Kyle Smith, associate professor of Psychol- dent of OWU, delivered Oct. 10, 2008, he said, vidualized student study that may be taken faculty for extra work on a case-by-case basis ogy and member of the Committee on Admis- “We stand on the shoulders of our faculty. The as a course release, professional development goes against the mission of the university, and sions and Financial Aid (CAFA), presented reputation of this institution was developed funds, or stipend.” that it will lead to neglect of students. This is findings from a consultant hired by the univer- first as a result of the teaching and scholarship A course release, Lance explained, is a per- the argument that led to the motion to strike sity to assess prospective student perception of of a stellar faculty.” mission given to a faculty member to drop one the clause from the plan. OWU. “This well-deserved recognition continues or two of the courses out of the six they are Joe Musser, professor of English, spear- He said the committee found that matricu- to this day. The teacher-scholars of this faculty contracted to do on a yearly basis, in order to headed this argument, but was unavailable for lating students believe OWU is strong in the- are this institution’s greatest asset, and they are do other activities such as the administrative comment. ory-to-practice, community service and global our students’ greatest resource. We must work work done by department chairs. “Ohio Wesleyan is like just about every in- learning opportunities. Students who chose to increase the size of our faculty, building on According to the American Association of stitute of higher education in the United States not to come here see OWU as being weak in our core strengths and diversifying the range University Professors Faculty Salary Survey in that they really run on the good will of the those areas. He added that committee mem- of expertise represented here.” conducted by the Chronicle of Higher Educa- employees…There are so many people here bers were surprised that OWU dorms weren’t In other business, Kaaren Courtney, pro- tion, as of 2011, full time professors at OWU who do things that are beyond their contract rated far below others; regardless, affordabil- fessor emeritus of modern foreign language, are, on average, paid $80,000 a year, while as- but they do it because they are part of the com- ity, location, campus life, academic programs, presented a memorial resolution for the late sociate professors are paid $58,200 and assis- munity,” Lance said. etc., had more of an effect on final decisions. Susanna Bellocq and asked that it be accept- tant professors $52,000. He said that there is nothing in his contract He also said that financial aid was one of ed as a permanent part of the minutes of the President Rock Jones, who attended the to write letters of recommendation for students the biggest factors in matriculation. meeting, and that a copy be sent to the Bellocq faculty meeting, acknowledges the inadequacy – he does not get paid for it – but he does it At the beginning of the meeting, President family. A moment of silence and reflection fol- of faculty salaries. “I am deeply committed to because he wants his students to succeed. He Jones said that OWU had seen a higher fresh- lowed the presentation. Page 6 The Transcript March 8, 2012

Quote of the week: “Shame is feeling a lot like Kryptonite these days. It’s killing me Clark.” Opinion --Sophomore Gus Wood, a part of an original poem read at Fusion Friday Saying farewell Sororities need homes of their own By Noah Manskar nates a house boarding more willing to invest in making the those with local alumnae, Transcript Reporter than eight unrelated women houses habitable. would not be infeasible. to memorable as a brothel is the most widely While this is an infinitely It seems to me that if the First, a disclaimer: I know offered, supposedly out of its more logical explanation than national organizations were very little about Greek life. humor. the brothel law, to me it still not fiscally alone in mak- I personally don’t under- I find this explanation to be doesn’t justify keeping so- ing proper renovations to the college years stand the allure of joining a disgusting. An archaic statute rorities from living in their houses, they would be more fraternity or sorority, and while that implies women become houses. inclined to do so and thus al- I admire the effort Greek stu- prostitutes when eight or more At OWU, the benefits of leviate the financial burdens of Sitting here in Beeghley Library writing this edi- dents put into their respective of them decide to live together membership are dispropor- the women that work so zeal- organizations, I rarely involve is inherently misogynistic. tionately greater for the latter ously for them. torial, I start to become nostalgic by the thought that myself with that community. This law can’t exist any- than the former. Moreover, the university I have only three months left to sit in this library One thing about Ohio more, right? Isn’t there a more Fraternity brothers get to needs to put an end to the myth doing schoolwork. Wesleyan’s Greek program sensible, progressive elucida- live in fully furnished on-cam- of the brothel law and make The bittersweet emotions of moving on from col- that has continually baffled tion for why OWU’s sororities pus houses. students aware of the reasons lege and into the real world are starting to set in. me, though, is the inability of are nonresidential? Yet their dues are lower Greek Life and ResLife gave As I send out applications for summer internships, it members of sororities to live Indeed there is. Accord- than those for sororities. me for having nonresidential begins to feel real. in their houses. ing to Greek Life Coordina- The fact that sorority wom- sororities. I know several soror- tor Dana Behum, the sorority en have to pay to keep up While it seems funny on Every time I click the “Submit Application” but- ity women, and they are all houses on Winter Street are properties they can’t even live its face, the fact that it is the ton on my computer, the future inches closer and incredibly dedicated to the not owned by the university, in, quite frankly, doesn’t make prevailing explanation makes closer. cause. but by the national entities sense to me. Higher dues and Ohio Wesleyan and Delaware OWU is my home. It has been for the past four They work tirelessly plan- of the organizations or local an obligation to pay for uni- alike seem sexist and back- years, and I have found an incredible sense of com- ning events on and off cam- alumni. versity board create an appar- ward. I’m the first to admit fort here. pus, retreats to bond with new “OWU has no part in their ent cost disparity that’s quite Delaware isn’t the most cul- I have always been horrible at saying goodbye members and casual gather- property management deci- alarming. tured town, I don’t feel it’s to people, places and even things. I cannot imagine ings to promote not just their sions,” she said. Both the university and the right to give undue attention own sororities, but Greek life ResLife Interim Assistant national sororities with OWU to misogynistic rules that al- walking around next year and making it ten steps in general. Director Drew Peterson added chapters should be more sym- legedly existed here. without seeing a familiar face waving and smiling From my knowledge, it the houses would require ex- pathetic to this. It is in their in- Nonresidential sororities at me. The friends you make in college will always seems being in a sorority is a pensive renovations for them terest to reward and encourage are an unfortunate and unjust hold a special part in your life, but the idea of not full-time job. to meet the standards set by the commendable work our reality at Ohio Wesleyan, but being able to see them everyday is heart wrenching. Why, then, are these stead- the national sororities. sororities do for the campus they don’t have to be a perma- Saying goodbye to not only friends, but nights fast devotees to the Greek Therefore, he said, even if community and Delaware. nent fixture. It’s up to the uni- spent in Clancey’s or The Backstretch will be re- community not allowed to live the university cleared OWU To ignore their efforts versity and the national sorori- served for the times when group reunions come back in the houses they pay dues to members to live off-campus, would be truly tactless. ties—the institutions with the own and maintain? they most likely wouldn’t be A financial partnership be- power to make a change—to to pay the university a visit. I’ve heard several explana- able to because the national tween the university and the create greater equity in our No more Beehive Books or Mean Bean study ses- tions—an old law that desig- organizations wouldn’t be national sororities, especially Greek community. sions. No more Blackboard assignments or articles to read on ERes before class. No more daily iced coffee visits in the Zook Nook Student bashes report on College Republicans or late night caffeine with Big E. Dear Editor, I don’t believe malice went No more signing up for classes to take in the next into this mistake, just poor ed- semester, because the next semester is life. This letter is regarding the A well-edited page would, of iting and a conservative bias Having learned so much at this university, I know article “College Republicans course, never have the contro- on the part of the author. that when I walk across the stage this May I will be given a voice on liberal cam- All the same, a subject like prepared for the next chapter. pus,”. versial assertion that this cam- this really should have been Understanding that journalism is a hard industry As I turned to page three treated with care, and, quite of the most recent issue of the frankly, it wasn’t. to get into these days, the feelings of positivity come pus is “liberal” serve as both lead transcript this weekend, I was A quick straw poll in Ham- in waves. shocked to find what I can and headline in a news piece. Will about the political lean- OWU has taught me the necessary skills I need to only imagine was an unedited ings of our school got respons- be a professional, and understand the challenges that blog post from a particularly es, “a little right of center”, I will soon endure. uneducated freshmen given “hilariously centrist”, “slightly Independence is one of the biggest skills I’ve the full-page treatment, com- president only by his last name last five minutes on Wikipe- left-leaning”, “pretty moder- learned these past four years. Freshman year brought plete with the original poorly- on first reference. dia, and it would not continue ate”, and “extremely conser- me to this new and exciting campus with a shyness ghosted, noticeably pixelated That’s the kind of stuff that on to what reads like it came vative” (though, to be fair, that American flag backdrop that gets you accused of being rac- from the first chapter of “How last one came from a Jewish- that I now have shed. lacks a photo credit. ist, and rightly so, given that it to Write An Opinion Piece and atheistic-communist-hippie- It has made me able to speak up in classes, take Whatever this mess was, mirrors language used by the Pretend it is News.” feminist from the east coast). control in group projects, and volunteer myself for it certainly wasn’t written by Ted Nugent branch of the Tea Given that this would be It seems to me that opinion more things than I could have ever imagined before. somebody who has taken even Party. laughed out of the news room should stick to the opinion sec- Setting up meetings with my professors during introductory journalism, or A well-edited page would, of even an above-average high tion; that a journalist should their office hours is something I would have never else it would read like it was of course, never have the con- school paper, I have to ask: be checking their views at the considered doing my freshman year. written by somebody who has troversial assertion that this how did this ever make it to door when they write. at least a passing familiarity campus is “liberal” serve as print? This was not done last is- In order to achieve goals, you must put your- with news writing. both lead and headline in a Is the Transcript really so sue, and, in my opinion, the self out there. You must believe that you are more Certainly, someone who news piece. understaffed that nobody has overall publication suffered than what you give yourself credit for. I know that I knew what they were doing It would definitely not fol- fifteen minutes to review what for it. pushed myself and challenged my insecurities. wouldn’t make the outrageous low up such a lead with blatant is going to be a full page ar- This May I will leave OWU with the satisfaction error of referring to a sitting weasel-wording that wouldn’t ticle? Mark Rubeo of trying out many things. Playing a sport, taking classes I would have normally avoided such as computer science or linguis- Tragic accident serves as time of remembrance tics, working in Special Olympics, making strong Liza Bennett way on Interstate 75 South on the close friendships we had at OWU. relationships and friendships that will last beyond Transcript Reporter Friday, March 2. with one another and the tight We should reflect on the OWU are all things that I have learned to love and The sisters were on their bonds created between us all impact that our sisters and find the most difficult to say goodbye to. The tragic car accident that way to the airport to embark through sisterhood. brothers have had on our lives. If I hadn’t had any of these experiences, I occurred at Bowling Green on a spring break trip in the The idea of an event like Being a member of the wouldn’t be the independent woman I am today. State University involving Dominican Republic with 16 this happening to the Greek Greek community grants us I will miss OWU next year so much and am so members of the Alpha Xi Del- other members of their soror- community at Ohio Wesleyan the opportunity to be a part grateful of all it has offered me. ta sorority should serve as a ity. is completely unimaginable. of something that is so much reminder to us all in the Greek Three were killed and the When events like this oc- larger than ourselves. community about the impor- remaining two were seriously cur, it is so crucial that we Being able to use this trag-

Cara Foley tance of valuing our fellow injured. use them to help us remember edy as a tool to help us remi- Transcript Reporter members. While discussing this heart- and appreciate the reasons we nisce on what being a brother Five members of the Alpha breaking event with my fel- chose to be a part of the Greek or sister means should be the Xi Delta sorority were struck low Delta Delta Delta sisters, Community and our respec- real take-away for all Greeks by a driver going the wrong it allowed us all to reflect on tive fraternities and sororities here at OWU.

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Photos by Suzanne Samin LEFT: The American Sign Language Club poses at the end of their performance of “1234” by The Plain White Tees. CENTER: Students play Prince Charming and his guards in a Desi performance of “Cinderella.” RIGHT: Sally Leber, Interim Director of Service Learning, and junior Kami Goldin, a member of VIVA, dance salsa at Culture Fest 2012 last Saturday.

By Suzanne Samin that runs the majority of the White Tees. Music was shared through campus. Students and faculty thought it was a great mix of A&E Editor event. Junior Amanda Caserta songs in different languages chattered about the perfor- culture and music to bring “The other main clubs are said one of the reasons she from the Chinese Culture mances as they stood in line everyone together, to see the Student organization Ho- Rafiki Wa Afrika, the Viet- came to Culture Fest was to Club and Rafiki Wa Afrika, for food. mixture of not only students rizons International encour- namese club, the Chinese support her friends in ASL and a flute performance by Senior Eric Charette said involved but also the people aged Ohio Wesleyan’s many Club, and Viva, as well as club. senior Guanyi Yang. he had an amazing time at attending. It is truly a great cultural groups to collide this Tauheed,” said Venkataraman. Dancing also played a The final performance was the festival and that he felt community event. So, I am Saturday. “A lot of cultures are repre- role. Salsa dancing, put on a “Desi” interpretation of Cin- the performances were really not only pleased to be here, Their event, “Culture sented, but the main ones are by VIVA, got the crowd derella, where many students informative, engaging, and but also honored to be at such Fest,” encouraged different Indians, Pakistanis, Africans, involved. Members of VIVA told the classic tale through vastly entertaining. a community event.” cultural groups on campus to Jamaicans, Chinese, Spanish, danced with people from the dancing and rich costumes. Some students felt that Venkataraman said Culture display their pride through Latin American and Vietnam- audience, including Sally The term “Desi” refers Culture Fest was fundamental Fest is one event everyone performances and food. ese - as these are the main Leber, Interim Director of to the people, cultures, and to bringing the student body looks forward to every year, Sophomore Priyanka Ven- clubs that are involved.” Service Learning. products of the Indian sub- together. and Horizons International is kataraman, public relations The event was tinged with The Vietnamese Student continent. Senior Kelly Crunkilton already thinking of what to do officer of Horizons Interna- a theme of interfaith connec- Association did a bamboo Caserta said she had seen said she felt Culture Fest was for next year. tional, said, “The primary tion, used as another unifying dance, which involved danc- the group practicing the Desi a really fun and important She said a lot of people organization that sets up and factor amongst these different ers hopping through sticks performance for weeks, and way to bring together groups love to help set up, perform, runs Culture Fest is Horizons cultures. A reading from the before they clap together. was very excited to finally see that normally would not inter- cook food and do all sorts of International, but we work Quran, translated by junior President Rock Jones was it all put together. act otherwise. things just to be involved. with the other main clubs Hank Owings, opened up the taken from the audience to After the performances, Terree Stevenson, Director Venkataraman said, in on campus who help us by performances. participate. food was served from all dif- of Multicultural Student Af- general, that everyone has a providing performances and The American Sign Lan- Students also participated ferent regions of the world, fairs, echoed Crunkilton and very positive attitude towards food.” guage Club performed the in a choreographed dance to prepared mostly by the differ- said, “I loved the performanc- the event, including staff and It is Horizons International song “1234” by The Plain pop music from Korea. ent cultural organizations on es - they were wonderful. I faculty. Orchesis fills hearts, minds, and seats Pitch Black By Margaret Bagnell es. The students have worked struggling with walking, so I enjoyed watching. Their pas- Transcript Reporter so hard since mid-October, told Marin that my gut feeling sion for dance was shown in and are really proud of the was that I wasn’t going to be every move and expression,” shines light on The audience roared work they’ve done. I knew able to perform. I was in five said Devine. with applause at this year’s they would spread the word to pieces and they all had to be Senior Yvonne Hendricks competitive talent 2012 Orchesis performances get their friends, families and changed a little bit, due to my acted, danced and choreo- presented by the Depart- faculty to attend. I’m glad so absence. It was really hard graphed her own piece called ment of Theatre and Dance at many people got to celebrate to sit out and watch because ‘Human’. at ICCA Ohio Wesleyan’s Chappelear these students,” said Leggat. I love being on the stage and “I loved dancing in it and Drama Center March 2 and 3. The performance consisted have been training since Oc- I had so much fun on stage By Tori Morris Orchesis is OWU’s student of vibrant costumes for each tober for Orchesis. However, with my dancers. The reac- Transcript Reporter dance company that allows set piece, as well as different the cast was so supportive tions of my dancers made it the students involved to lighting sets all coordinated to of me and still made me feel worthwhile,” said Hendricks. The ladies of Pitch Black, OWU’s female a cappella perform their own choreo- make the overall expressions important.” Sophomore Emily group, competed against 10 other groups at the Interna- graphed pieces, and work of the dancers reflect on the Biddinger later got an MRI Hostetler was another student tional Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA) on with guest choreographers to audience. and was told she had a large who was a choreographer and Feb. 25. showcase their talent. Each “I thought the costuming tear in her meniscus, and that dancer in the performances. The competition was held at Kettering High School in piece performed displayed a and lighting looked stunning. her ACL was fine. She got the Hostetler said, “It’s so Kettering, OH. wide array of emotions vary- We had wide range of colors, approval from her doctor that hard to choose my favorite The group sang “I Want You To Want Me” by Letters to ing from pride to shame and fabrics, styles and moods she would be able to dance dance. All of the dancers Cleo, “I’ll Fly Away” by Alison Kraus and Gillian Welch, even victimization in a piece from dance to dance. Jackie on it but it would be very and choreographers worked and a piece combining “Not Over You” by Gavin DeGraw depicting the aftermath of Shelley did a lovely job painful. their butts off for this show. and “Someone Like You” by Adele. sexual violence. coordinating those costumes. “I iced, elevated, took My favorite dance to watch Senior Emily Knobbe said she felt the group sang well Assistant Professor of Under the guidance of Glen ibuprofen, and jumped into had to be Kristen’s piece. for their first time competing and incorporating choreogra- Theatre and Dance, Marin Vanderbilt, student lighting rehearsal Thursday night. I Everyone who wasn’t in her phy into the performance. Leggat, artistic director of Or- designers Dave Winnyk, Ed had to be taken out of April’s piece would dance to the “We learned a lot about the quality of a cappella outside chesis said, “I think the more Howland, Nathaniel Barber piece because of all the jump- music back stage. My favorite of OWU. Choreography was a big part of the judging, and complex part of organizing and Andrea Kraus created a ing and intense movements, piece to dance in had to be this was our very first experience with choreography, so it the concert was scheduling. new world for each dance,” but I got to be in the other Yvonne’s piece “human.” Af- was a lot to take on,” said Knobbe. There are 22 dancers, 8 chore- said Leggat. pieces with slight changes. rican dancing is definitely not Junior Clare Edwards, president of Pitch Black, said she ographers, 6 lighting design- The dancers endured long My knee was a bit tender, but something I thought I would was glad the group was able to travel to a competition such ers and an entire technical practices in order to perfect I had an amazing time Friday ever do, but it was an absolute as the ICCA, since the last time the group performed off crew whose schedules need to each move and be in synch and Saturday on and off the blast. campus was at Denison in the fall. coordinate to get things done with one another and with stage. I’m so incredibly This year’s Orchesis “The competition was really fun because we got to meet on time. Choreographers that came a slight injury for happy that I got to have this performances were successful other groups and sing our sets for each other,” she said. rehearsed 3 hours every week, Freshman Victoria “Buzzy” experience and I will treasure from the use of publicity on Edwards said the two groups who went on to the next and often ran into schedule Biddinger. Weeks prior to these memories forever,” said campus. round were “Buck That,” the men’s group from The Ohio conflicts when their danc- the performance Biddinger Biddinger. “I think the performances State University, and “The Rip Chords,” an all women’s ers were involved in other dislocated her knee cap. Students who attended the went extremely well. We had group from The University of Illinois. academic and extra-curricular Biddinger said, “I took performances were impressed quite a few dancer injuries Senior Julia Alkon said the experience was more about activities.” a few days off, but jumped by the intricate dance moves but everyone pulled through group bonding than winning, and the group sang well re- “I remember Pledge Week back in when the swelling but, more importantly, the and put on one of the best Or- gardless. was especially challenging, went down. My knee was skill of the dancers. chesis shows we have had in “Although I really enjoyed getting to perform together because our guest choreog- starting to feel better, until I “I attended the per- years. I was so impressed by in front of judges and a big audience, the best part was hav- rapher, Kristen Groves, was did it again during Yvonne’s formance because it was the OWU community showing the opportunity to be part of something like this and setting her dance on eight piece on Monday and my required for my Intro to ing their support and selling getting to hear all of the other groups,” she said. dancers that week. Most of knee made a loud ‘pop’ and Dance Technique class,” said out two shows. It’s such a Knobbe said she has high hopes for the ladies of Pitch these dancers had to plan well the instant pain made me feel senior Kellianne Devine. great feeling when people ap- Black as competitors in years to come. ahead of time to be able to queasy. I went to the doctor Overall I thought the perfor- preciate the months of work “The winning groups were from very large schools, so participate in Pledge Week the next day and he said that mances were unique and well you put into something. The we feel proud to have pulled off what we did, coming from and attend all of Kristen’s I was going to need an MRI designed. The lighting and the show, the experience, the peo- such a small school. In future years, the group will have rehearsals,” said Leggat. because he was concerned music really completed the ple, everything surpassed my more practice with incorporating choreography into our The show drew a full about my ACL. This made dances.” expectations. What I thought set. We also were able to see the extremely high energy house both nights. me super stressed because “There were key dancers would be a good show turned levels of many of the groups, and we will work even harder “I was thrilled, but not sur- I’ve already gone through two like April Warner and Yvonne into a fantastic performance” to meet that level,” she said. prised, by our large audienc- ACL surgeries. I was really Hendricks that I especially said Hostetler. Page 8 The Transcript March 8, 2012 Bishops Sports Women’s Ultimate team shares family bond By Heather Kuch der to extend peace and good sanctioned with USA Utimate, ly underclassman team, we Kerensky said the team come play with us,” Kerensky Transcript Reporter times.” but they are still competitive. competed and gave the other schedules practices to work said. “We have a great balance The Yeti’s story is found on Their purpose is to help the teams a run for their money.” with each teammate’s obliga- between having fun and being Female students looking the team’s website. new players really understand Junior Amanda Fawcett tions and commitment level. competitive. Lots of girls find for a unique, club sport ex- Since it was founded, the the game and give everyone an said the team has developed “Practice times are current- it very refreshing compared perience on campus can find group has grown significant- opportunity to play some awe- chemistry that helps them to ly changing to meet people’s to their ultra competitive and it in the women’s Ultimate ly and competed in multiple some Ultimate. perform collectively and suc- busy, busy schedules and the aggressive team sports in high Frisbee team. These women events. “In the spring, the tourna- cessfully. commitment is totally up to school or even college.” who make up the team call “We have around 15-20 ments are sanctioned and our “There is something about you, but there is a more ex- Fawcett agreed with Keren- themselves“Yetis.” girls that consider themselves scores are factored into a rank- the chemistry of our team pected commitment in the sky and said it is the attitude of The back story on the name Yetis,” sophomore Alex Ke- ing system that will determine that is indescribable,” Faw- spring semester,” Kerensky the team that balances having of the team is described as fol- rensky said. “We go to a lot of placement in sectionals in cett said. “There is so much said. fun with being competitive. lows: tournaments, usually around April.” love and respect on and off “Honestly, the sport is so “I’m actually currently “One day an OWU woman five a semester.” Last year, the Yetis won the field, and we have an awe- awesome...you grow to love it studying abroad in Heidel- was on a spirit quest in the Hi- Kerensky said that while sectionals and continued on to some time playing together. and commitment comes natu- berg, Germany, and although malayas. She journeyed to the the Yetis compete in both the the regional tournament. They “Although we have gotten rally,” she said. I’m having the time of my life, highest point of the highest fall and spring semesters, performed well despite the ab- more serious about our game The team is always looking playing Ultimate with the Ye- peak in order to project optimal the fall semester competition sence of many upperclassmen over the past couple of years, for new members and Keren- tis is what I miss the most,” yodeling when she encoun- is not as demanding as the who attended graduation that we maintain the outlook that sky said the team provides a Fawcett said. “That’s part of tered her spirit animal, the Yeti. spring. weekend. as long as we play our hearts unique balance between com- what makes being a Yeti so The Yeti advised her to return “The fall semester tourna- “(I)t was really awesome,” out, we are satisfied no matter peting and liking the sport. enjoyable. There is so much to her homeland and spread the ments are more laid back,” Kerensky said.“We went to what the outcome of the game “We are really open and al- room to have fun, and we al- word of Ultimate Frisbee in or- Kerensky said. “They are not Regionals ... Still, with a main- is.” ways inviting new members to ways manage to do so.” Women’s lacrosse extinguishes Comets By Alex Hooper calls, according to the NCAA Lacrosse rule- Transcript Correspondent book. Junior Meredith Wholley, who had two Women’s Lacrosse beat Olivet College goals and an assist, said this running clock 16-2 on Saturday, Mar. 2 at Selby Stadium. was one outcome the team hoped to achieve. The game marked the second pre-season “Our goal for this game was to get a run- non-conference match of the year for the ning clock because we did understand that Lady Bishops. the other team was not as skilled,” she said. Less than a minute into the game, junior “What made us so successful was focusing attacker Annie Swanson scored, giving the on making good plays, and then showing Bishops a 1-0 lead. Ohio Wesleyan kept our sportsmanship at the end by not scoring up this momentum going on a 9-0 run. The when we were up.” Comets did not score until 10:38 left in the Swanson said the running clock really first half. validated the team’s hard work. The Bishops rallied back quickly with “It felt great to have our first running 3 more goals, leading the way 12-1 going clock game of the season,” she said. “I think into half time. The Comets would only score it proved a lot to ourselves that we are better once more in the second half; it was not than we were last year and will continue to enough to fight off the Bishops, who went improve. It meant that the talent is there and on to win 16-2. our hard work in the preseason is paying off Swanson led the team with 4 goals and and will continue to do so if we keep up the 2 assists. same intensity.” “We worked together in a way that I have Grossman said the team is constantly im- yet to see out of this team in my two previ- proving. ous seasons playing lacrosse at OWU.” “Overall we did exactly what we had Head Coach Margaret Grossman said the planned to do (to) get better.” she said. “We win was a team effort. There were eight dif- are going into every game with the mentality ferent players who scored and six players that win or lose, we are going to get better.” who added assists. Freshmen Abbie Love The Bishops next game will be in West scored the first three goals of her career and Balm Beach Fla. against Rensselaer Poly- Saige Bell scored her first two as well. technic Institute. “Everyone worked well together,” Gross- Grossman said after the win she has a man said. “It did not matter what combina- good outlook on the rest of the season. tion of players was on the field. They all “If this continues and we stick with the worked together and contributed for the en- plan to control the tempo of every game as Photo by Sara Blake tire 60 minutes.” well as continue to get better with every Senior outfielder James DiBiasio (above) drove in two runs for Ohio Wesleyan during the second Once a 12 goal differential is reached in practice and every game, I foresee the rest game of last season. This season, in a doubleheader against Case Western Reserve on Sunday, the 2nd half, a running clock will begin. The of the season shaping up to be the successful the Bishops lost 1-6 in the first game and won 7-3 in the second game. clock is not stopped for timeouts or referee season that all of us want,” she said. Men’s basketball lose in final minutes of NCAA tournament

By Andy Wittenberg Bishops, pushing the final score to give Hobart any possessions. He said and work on our individual and team chemistry.” Sports Editor 64-60. executing that strategy was the hard- weaknesses in the off-season. We Winters said the team was not The Bishops may have been up- est part of the game. will have everyone back on our team concentrated. “We lost focus the last Editor’s Note: Coverage of this setted in the last few minutes, but “Coach Dewitt has consistently but our graduating leading scorer, few minutes,” he said. “We had the game is based off of a live video their plays still packed heat. mentioned that we need to play for Tim Brady, who will be greatly lead the entire game and all it took stream. With over six minutes left in the 40 full minutes and not take any pos- missed, as his offensive game and was a couple of back to back plays The Bishops tentative dominance first half, senior wing Tim Brady gets sessions off, but we let a few posses- leadership will be a challenge to re- to get them the lead. We fought very over the Hobart Statesman was ap- the court to himself, and hammers in sions get out of our hands and did not place.” hard for the majority of the game but parent from the beginning. After a slam dunk. convert some key shots and did not Coach Michael DeWitt said the did not close it out and it cost us. As overcoming a small, 4-point Senator Later, after halftime, junior guard convert some key defensive plays,” season was successfull overall. a captain of the team I feel responsi- lead, the Bishops were on top almost Andy Winters and Spalding work to- he said. “In the last three minutes, we sim- ble for (the) outcomes of our games the entire game—except for when it gether to dunk another basket. White said this about the game, ply didn’t continue to do the things ... A great thing about the guys on mattered. At the end. With under two minutes to go in the team overall, and its future: we had done all game,” he said. “We our team is no one points fingers for With 47:02 seconds in the game the second half, Winters tries to save “Regardless of the outcome, made some mental mistakes, and a any loss ... I wouldn’t ask for a better to go, the Bishops still had a 4-point a ball for the Bishops, goes beyond and knowing that we fell short of good team like Hobart will take ad- group of teammates and people to be lead. By 24:40 seconds, they were the court, and lands on an NCAA our goal to make a deep run in the vantage of those mistakes. It was a with this year.” down by 1 point. And, by the end of table, startling staff officials and rip- NCAA tournament, it has been a disappointing end to an excellent This matchup concluded OWU’s the game, with a last ditch timeout, ping off the table’s covering. good season for our basketball team season. We overcame a lot of obsta- men’s basketball season. The Bish- the Senators finished their 10-point Junior post Greg White said that and we look to carry our momentum cles and deficiencies to have success ops went 11-5 in their conference streak and took the game from the OWU had a decent strategy--to not and experience over to next season, because of our great effort and team matchups and 20-8 overall. Water polo club being restarted, new captains to bring sport to the Midwest

By Taylor Smith Ramirez, who is from the West, and Ma- The club does face some issues with atten- of member participation at practice times and Transcript Correspondent honey, who is from the East, bring different per- dance. starting the club right up after swim season to spectives on the sport because they have learned There are currently only 10 members in the be difficult for the club’s reputation. Two students are reviving the OWU water different styles of the sport. club, which is under the amount that Ramirez However, McComas is positive about polo club and said they hope to spark an interest Ramirez, who played in high school in Cali- and Mahoney would like. Ramirez and Mahoney’s attempt to revive the in the sport on campus. fornia, said it also gives other students at the Ramirez said that a regulation team needs club. Freshmen Marcus Ramirez and Matthew school an opportunity to participate in a new seven players in the water, but more are needed “There are a few people who are very excited Mahoney, both members of the swim team, are and different sport that they may have never for substitutions and practice scrimmages. about starting the club which gives it a much in the process of reviving the water polo club played before. “We want more (members) to join to have better chance of being successful,” McComas as a way to continue a sport they both played “It is very popular on the East and West substitutes and different skill and experience said. “I left the club due to swimming related in high school and stay active in the off season. Coasts, but there isn’t enough interest in the groups for practice,” Ramirez said. injuries.” “It’s a way to cross train and provides a con- Midwest,” Ramirez said. Member participation and time was an issue “There weren’t enough people to keep the structive way to stay in shape,” Mahoney said. However, the sport is popular enough for with the club before it momentarily dissolved. club going,” she said. Hopefully there will be “It provides students an opportunity who there to be other college club teams in the cen- Senior Anne McComas, the president the enough people that show up to practices to played before college another chance to play.” tral Ohio area to play. last time the club was around, attributed lack make the club a continuing success.”