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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the "The oV ice" Student Newspaper Collection at Open Works, a service of The oC llege of Wooster Libraries. It has been accepted for inclusion in The oV ice: 2001-2011 by an authorized administrator of Open Works. For more information, please contact [email protected]. The Wooster Voice nimtoYwTm77TTTm?7mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm" SERVING THE COLLEGE OF WOOSTER SINCE 1883 Friday, November 4, 2005 "When they are alone they want to be with others, and when they are with others they want to be alone. After all, human beings are like that. Gertrude Stein ' Wooster City plan Boa stotscaou this by the City of Wooster is complet- lanes. utilities underground to the Dylan Laurion improve ing the necessary designs." Walton was very optimistic about quality of uninterrupted services, as Voice Writer Staff Construction, as students and fac- the project and said about delays, experienced when a truck hit a ulty have discovered this year, often "To date, there have been no delays. power pole two years ago, causing Week The College of Wooster has part- causes necessary rearranging of The only possible delay would be the power outages for seven hours. nered with Main Street Wooster Inc. schedules and travel routes in order time required to review the plans "Third, to provide much more and the City of Wooster for the task to deal with the closed pathways, and provide the necessary approvals safety by improving crosswalks and of renovating Beall Avenue, in order equipment and workers who are con- by ODOT (Ohio Department of traffic flow, improved lighting, to make it more aesthetically pleas- nected with such a project. Transportation)." He also stated widened walking paths and continu- and ing safer for students and local It is important to know that the that "actual construction would not ous bike paths all the way downtown; community members. The Beall Beall Streetscape Project does not begin until late 2006 or even extend- and I fourth, to improve the beauty r is Avenue restoration funded partial- only include the portion of street on ing into 2007." of Beall Ave by providing for more ly through a federal grant supported campus, but also goes all the way Walton stated that the College of than a doubling of the trees." by Ralph Regula (R-O- H). downtown. The proposed length of Wooster has become partners in this Walton also explained that the there is no visible con- is Though construction approximately two process because "the College's mas- street was going to be torn up any- struction as of yet, Vice President years for the complete project, but ter plan, written by Dober Lidsky way in order to complete the EPA for Finance and Business Robert only about one year involving the Craig Inc.- - (Boston MA) and mandated Erica 'Seng takes a look underground sewer and Walton informed students that "The College of Wooster's portion of the approved in 2000 by the Board of storm water project. the Beall Ave. at progress on the Streetscape Project has project. Trustees, is designed to improve stu- The project that the 2000 Board of already and is in Kauke construction. begun the design Part of the amendments that will dent safety and recognition by the Trustees called "one of the 10 key development be See pages 1 and 2 for phase of operation. added are walkways all the way to town of our property. projects of this decade" is expected Currently the firm hired details. engineering downtown, center median, and bike "It is also hoped to relocate the to begin sometime in late 2006. Arch to for graduation Facebook: 1 -- 1 if r i Maureen Hanlon addresses 1,- our vcmunvc importance of local election. - yy r w See her column on page 3. strategy of the ., fiiture? in ii. i . Alex Cacioppo Voice Staff Writer

- i .. Facebook.com, the popular student social network that allows free i expression, sharing of pictures and association for thousands of college- -. President, Hales shows hs. goers including many Wooster students has in recent weeks been Halloween spirit by dressing up the focus of controversy. The Voice Einstein. as See the details on has learned that the Office of page 4. Residence Life has clandestinely used Two shots of Kauke's second floor: A large open area above the arch (left), and what will the Web site as a tool of surveillance someday soon be a classroom (right). Both sets of windows looking out over the campus mall to identify potential student alcohol (Photos by Caroline Hotra). or drug violations. Bf tit The interim director of Residence Erica Seng year, so some students were able to the Kauke construction project team. Life, Danielle Schantz, has denied the

Voice Staff Writer view what would be the norm after In fact, if all goes to plan, according practice. In an e-ma- iled response the reconstruction. to Schantz, the entire exterior includ- referring to whether Residence Life Since Kauke construction on Hall While many students . can agree ing the landscaping will all be finished monitors Facebook for potential vio- began during the summer of 2005, upon the need to improve the founda- by this coming May. lations, she wrote, "No, this is not the College of Wooster has been tion and the inside of Kauke, it has Many of those on campus that are However, recol- true." . she added her under pressure to provide rooms both been wondered when the renovation involved with overseeing the Kauke lection of "one instance when RA - - an for classroom and office space. of this building will be completed and renovation project are pleased with Resident Assistant reported to the The renovation of Kauke has led to what has been accomplished so far. the progress that is being made by the central office that they saw a picture numerous creative endeavors by the There is a very good chance that Bogner Construction Company. RA . Erin Cook gives an overview of of another drinking on College to accommodate these needs, graduation this year will not take According to Schantz, "One of the Facebook." Schantz the new art exhibit, "Drawing wrote, however, including classes being held in build- place under an artificial arch. Though strengths of the Bogner Construction that "no action" had been taken "in Narrative. ' See page 6 for the ings that are non-speci- fic to their aca- the project will not be entirely com- Management Company is their ability this situation." complete story. demic area of interests and profes- pleted until late summer, the building to thoroughly plan a very complicated Schantz's account regarding both sors' offices being temporarily relocat- will be far enough along to accommo- project and be able to anticipate the the event she cited and the general ed to Luce. date the graduating seniors' needs. bottlenecks in the schedule and navi- allegations concerning Residence This latter movement resulted in Thus far, the Kauke renovation is on gate the project through them. They Life's practice of surveillance is con- "I'm not sick, but I'm not well," the Language programs being moved schedule. are also a group of talented builders; tradicted by the testimonies of two Erik Shilling reviews the new to student houses, if they had enough "If the weather cooperates, gradua- their onsite guys as well as the folks pseudonymous Resident Assistants Harvey Danger album. See program members to warrant space. tion this May will be in the Oak Grove back in the office are first rate." ('Rob' and 'Alice' on campus who page 6. Some classrooms were remodeled of Kauke," says Peter Schantz, Service have wished to remain anonymous and used as early as the last academic Center and owner's representative on See "Update," page 2 out of fear of reprisal or termination of employment. Organizations sponsor awareness One gave an account that described the process as routine. "I've talked : 1 who may be presenting the informa- with people in the central office," Rob tion. Men tend to become less defensive said. "And they've basically said, 'I ley, and are more comfortable in this type of there's going to be a party going on setting. Matthew Thompson, a mem- your floor this weekend." And then I ber of One in Four, notes that "men asked, 'How do you know?' They said, I tend to lie more honest without women 'Facebook.'" in the audience. When women are there - - Jl "That happened two or three some of them feel that there is an times," he added, continuing that Scot Football dominates over i image they have to portray." Residence Life is doing this "to basi- Hiram scoring35 points in the ( "How to Help a Sexual Assault cally inform Security to say, 'Hey, just . Survivor" is be third quarter for the win. See designed to an empathy-- so you know, there's going to be a based presentation, designed to party going on at this house, page 7 for details. there's help the audience understand what it going to be a party going on in the feels like to be in the same situation as first-ye- ar dorm, there's going to be a a sexual assault survivor. The goal of party going on here or there."" the program is that by changing the Another RA, Alice, spoke of a more way sexual assault is viewed and dis- personal experience with the moni- News cussed in everyday life, it may be pre- toring of Facebook. She related an Viewpoints vented. The objective of the peer edu- event occurring over a month ago in Features 4 I cation is to teach males how to help which she and her resident director their friends who have survived rae or (RD) were talking "one on one," and Arts Sexual assault awareness group One in Four from left to Sports sexual assault. the RD told her, "Just to give you right: Grant Schafer, Chris Renjilian, Matt Thompson, Daniel While visiting Wooster, the One in warning, Housing and ResLife can MEMBER McCool (Photo by Sara Taggart). Four group presented their program to get on Facebook." She recalled that several male sxrts teams, fraternities the director told her she "might not Cora is Hofstetter The program targeted sxrifically and freshmen. They also met with want to have anything on her pro- 23 Voice Staff Writer at male audiences and organizations administrators and staff of the college, file that would be questionable." such as men's athletic and frater- H O teams mainly those involved with student "I kind of thought that was sketchy, On Nov. 2 and 3 One in Four, a group nities. The belief of the program, activities, to explain their program and but ... thankful for the I ASSOCIATED warning, of peer educators focused on raje pre- which is backed by research studies, is their hope of establishing other One in guess" Alice said. "You know, COLLEGIATE not that vention, arrived on campus to present that men will respond better to peer Four groups on more college campuses. I had PRESS really anything on my profile their program "I low to I lelp a Sexual educators who are of the same age and

2005-0- 6 Assault Survivor." as "One-in-four- gender them than to other people See " page 2 See "Facebook"page 2 Friday, Voice Section editors: November 4 Eleanor Ennis 2 in ews Sara Taggart Sexual assault group prompts supports CAMPUS One-in-fo- ur Students present at denies continued from p. 1 Net NCA conference According to the One in Four Web Four communication studies majors site, the group gets its name from a sta- allegations will present papers at the National tistic taken from a study stating that Communication Association (NCA) one in four college women report sur- Facebook Conference in Boston later this month. viving rape or attempted rape during Only 18 undergraduates from around their teen years. The name also implies continued from p. 1 the nation were chosen to present their that the members of One in Four are work at the conference. the "ones who inform" their peers alxmt that would be incriminating." Amy Grammatico '06 will discuss rape prevention and awareness. Whereas one RA said the purpose the results of a study of how female The members of the group are of such surveillance is so Residence viewers are affected by crime dramas Matthew Thompson, Daniel McCool, Life can alert Security of cases of combined with an assessment of how Grant Schafer and Chris Renjilian; all possible violations, the other RA females are portrayed in such shows in are recent college graduates. They are emphasized the quality of character her "A paper Culture of Fear: members of the National Peer One in Four presented in Lean Lecture Hall Wednesday and the RDs are looking for in their assis- Victimization of Women on Crime Educator Tour who travel to college be role models for Thursday to both staff and students (Photo by Sara Taggart). tants, who are to Dramas and the Effects on Female campuses around the United States, the students of their respective Viewers." though there are One in Four chapters rather to educate other men on campus Rape Education (NO MORE), which is dorms. The first RA noted thi, Andrew Prusinski '06 will present at many campuses nation-wid- e. The about sexual assault, rae and how to based in Williamsburg, VA. According speaking of his resident director. his paper "A Culture War Examination goal of the traveling program is to help friends who are victims. The to NO MORE's Web site it provides "He was basically saying, 'Hey, be of 'Fahrenheit 9l 1' and its Effects on start new One in Four groups at National Peer Educator Tour started in services and education for both men and careful what you put on Facebook Public Discourses in the United schools that do not already have one, as August and its goal is to visit 50 schools ' women, though it is specifically focused because whatever you put on there is States," which how docu- well as to educate students at this examines the those year. , on educating men. what you're portraying,'" said Rob. mentary's power of language schools. These new One in Four groups One in Four is part of a larger non-- More information about One in Four "So if you,' re putting a picture of you increased the polarization of the would not be trained to become coun- profit organization called the Nation; may be found at NO MORE's Web site, with a 40 r6z. in your hand, what is already divided nation. selors for victims of sexual assault but Organization of Men's Outreach for www.nomorerape.org. that saying about who you are, and Lauren Tompkins '06 will examine will your residents be able to take you family relationships, friendships and seriously when you tell them not to demographic locations' as variables that Noteworthy issues for November 8 drink." ' influence men and women's attitudes Leah Koontz for which she or he lias solicited contri- imous vote of the chief justice and toward interracial marriages in "An butions. justices of the Ohio Supreme Court "I think that Housing Analysis of the Attitudes, Reactions, Chief Staff Writer Furthermore, Issue 3 would forbid and could not be affiliated with a polit- and Responses of College Age Men would have more sue-ce- ss In Ohio, five issues are on the ballot candidates from receiving contribu- ical party. and Women Toward African American for the Nov. 8 election that could influ- tions from committees if the candidate The governor and members of the with students if and Caucasian Interracial Marriages." ence election ! policies nationwide. exercises any decision-makin- g authori- general assembly would equal Ann Wenzel '06 will explore appoint they treated students ... Issue 1, if passed, would provide funds ty over the committee or lias solicited numlKTS of men and women and take Eisenhower's failure to stem hysteria to expand and improve road conditions contributions for the committee in the into consideration the geographic and gain the nation's trust through his like the adults that we and enlarge Oh io's, research and devel- current or prior four years. regions and racial diversity of the speeches in "Science, Space, and opment capabilities to promote producf Issue 4 would create a state redis- state. Members would serve staggered are. Sputnik: President Eisenhower's Post-Sputn- ik innovation and commercialization. tricting commission witli responsibili- nine-ye- ar Additionally, Rhetoric." terms. members However, the Ohio Democratic ty for creating legislative districts witli would not be able to hold any elective Anonymous Student The National . Communication party will not make an official a new mathematical formula, "meant" to or other appointive public office, be a Association is a non-pro- fit organiza- Resident Assistant endorsement, and the heads of the 'ensure that the distric ts are competi-tiv- e. candidate for public office, hold a posi- tion that promotes the research, study, Athens and Cuyahoga county The formula, however, could le tion with a political party, or be a regis- criticism, teaching and application of Democrats recently announced they tered lobbyist, and would be prohibited A line appears to the principles of communication. It is of argument that oppose all but early voting. The Ohio "The Ohio Democratic . from making or soliciting political con- have been often cited by Residence both the largest and oldest national Black Legislative Caucus has tributions and being involved in a can- Life in conducting this practice organization to encourage communica- party will not make an endorsed redistricting alone. didate or ballot issue campaign. RDs and the area coordina- tion education and scholarship. among Issue 1 limits the total of admin-istrati- amount official endorsement, The loard would also hire an ve tors, who oversee whole groups of NATION general obligation bonds issued under' direc tor to oversee1 the Ixiard, dorms, is that the information on -- this amendment. These bonds would and the .heads, ,the ., :. ,; Nation mourns certify all equipment and systems' used Facebook is public. i ...... not be subject to the limits on state Athens and Cuyahoga for" voting and counting of votes, and "I think it would be hard to make death Rosa Parks debt service or the prohibitions against maintain a statewide voter registration the case that information, pictures, of lending aid and credit in the Ohio county Democrats ... file. The General Assembly would set a comments that are made in a forum DETROIT (AP) - Rosa Parks, Constitution. If passed, this amend- reasonable announced they oppose level of compensation for as public as the Internet can be con- known for sparking the civil rights ment would be effective immediately. the members of the board and the sidered private," wrote Schantz. "I movement by refusing to give up her Issue 2, if passed, would permit vot- all but early voting." administrative director of the board. think students should consider what bus seat to a white man 50 years ago, ing via absentee ballots without expla- and also appropriate sufficient funds for information they put in the public

elec- s. died on Oct. 24. . nation up to 35 days before an altered slightly in order to preserve the Iniard's ox-ration- realm before doing so." Approximately 4,000 mourners tions. The voter could still cast her or communities of interest based on In the even more localized election Alice asserted that her RD had were present at her funeral on Oct. 26 his ballot on Election Day if her or his geography, economics, or race. The leg- of the city of Wooster, if voters used that rationale. "I think Facebook

in Mich. received 20-ye- Detroit, A crowd of notables absentee ballot was not by islative district boundaries would approve the 0.25-mi- ll, ar bond is a student thing and should only be celebrated her life with song and gave then or ten days after Election Day. change in 2X)7. issue Nov. 8, the Wayne County Public used for students," she said.

indi- e thanks for her humility, dignity and Issue 3, if passed would limit A new-stat- commission would elect Library could restart construction She added that her friend, an RA defiance that helped change the nation. viduals, Political Action Committees representatives to Congress and repre- that has been on hold since 2000 due she decided to call 'Lisa,' was told by "The woman we honored today held (PAC's), Multi-Candida- te PACs, small sentatives and senators to the Ohio to economic fears. If the issue passes, her own RD, 'Stephanie,' "by the way,

no public office, a donor PACs, candidate's ot she wasn't wealthy committees General Assembly. The new commis- a 4.r,OOOsquare-fb- library could be we noticed your friend . . . her recent woman, didn't appear in the society and affiliated national, state, county, sion would be composed of five mem- built and the old library on North picture, and it's a little questionable, pages," said Sen. Barack Obama, D-I-ll. and local political parties' annual con- bers, two of whom would Ik-- chosen by Market Street would be used for she might get in trouble. You should "And yet when the history of this tributions to political candidates and sitting judges, and the remaining mem- administrative purposes. tell her to take it down." country is written, it is this small, require them to be publicly disclosed bers appointed by the first two or cho- The Wayne County Board of She continued, "The picture was quiet woman whose name will be when contributed. Contributions over sen by lot. The Supreme Court of Ohio Elections, directed by Patty Johns, can with myself and my boyfriend, who made before under-ag- remembered long after the names of $1000 during the 30 days would oversee it but would not have be reached at 2X) Vanover St. Suite 1, is e. I was holding a shot for- - would be Ik- vote-waynesssnet.c- elections be oni, senators and presidents have been any required to the ability to abolish it. It Would nec- Wooster, (330) 287-58- 0, glass in the picture ... he was not gotten." filed electronically within one day of essary that the commission have cer- http:www.sss-- . drinking." Prior to the funeral Parks' coffin had when it was received. tain public record requirements regard- net.comwayne. Its' office hours are Alice complained of the order's

traveled both Ala, the Issue 3 would committees "passive-aggressiv- to Montgomery, prohibit ing its activities. The general assembly weekdays, 8 a.m.-4:3- 0 p.m. e" nature, saying, scene of her refusal, and Washington registered with the Federal Election would lie obligated to provide funds. for You can register to vote at any "If they really have a problem with DC. She is the first woman to lie in Commission, out-of-sta- te political par- the commission and the commission county board of elections, driver's something like that, instead of freak- honor in the Capitol Rotunda. ties and candidate campaign committee would expend funds at its discretion. license facility, public high school, ing me out they should ... come and from making contributions to any can- Issue 5 would permit nine members local library, county treasurer's. office talk with me directly about it.

nominee non-fede- ral Alito new didate or political party in a to be chosen: four appointed by the or the secretary of state's office. "And I would be happy to tell them Supreme election in Ohio. It would also pro- governor and four by members of he Under Ohio law, the ballot you vote in that I don't think it's right that for Court hibit candidates from receiving contri- general assembly affiliated with the a primary determines your party affil- they're doing that." She also said that butions from committees in which she WASHINGTON (AP) - The seven opposite political party as that gover- iation. Polls will be open Nov. 8 from she felt "there's too much social engi- or he has decision-makin- g Democrats and seven Republicans show authority or nor. One would be decided by a unan 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. neering going on here" at Wooster. signs of splintering over President Rob confirmed that Residence Life is Bush's nomination of Samuel Alito to looking for pictures that somehow Kauke renovation makes progress involve alcohol. the Supreme Court. These centrists -- united to avert a Senate breakdown last TTTTT T 1 Schantz brought up the idea of spring over judicial nominees, halting a Update protecting students from rapists filibuster fight between Democratic such as the one at the Williamsburg. - -- M. leader Harry Reid and GOP leader Bill continued from p. 1 "'.!- . "There have been recent cases ; ! Pi.- 1 Frist over Bush's lower court nominees. Is! u across the country where sexual "The renovation is going extreme- tlT Mike DeWine (R-O- H) and Lindsey predators have gotten information

ly well," said Ted Bogner of Bogner . Graham (R-N- C) have defected from the on people from Facebook," she said. Construction Management Company. group, potentially weakening the hand "In some instances, these situations This news comes as a relief to of Democrats opposed to Alito's nomi- great have lead to dangerous outcomes for many of the graduating class of nation. If Demwrats decide to filibuster " ;n the student." 2006. I'll' Frist wants to take steps to eliminate i Alice, however, did not seem to "I think it would be sad to miss out the tactic, something the centrist group agree with the larger frame that on the tradition of walking through prevented in May. ' ' Schantz's logic implied. "I think that the arch," said Kenda Albertson '0(i. I: i! ! President Bush nominated Alito, a Housing would have more success Overall the senior class of conservative judge from New Jersey, on 2006 with students if they treated stu- seems anxious that the renovation of Monday as a replacement for retiring dents like adults, like the adults that Kauke be completed on schedule. Sandra Day O'Connor. we are," she said. Still, there are many individuals Compiled by Lizzy Druga If they did so, "All of the stu- that are upset with the way that the A hallway shot of Kauke's first floor office section (Photo by dents ... might act more like adults, I 1 Kauke renovation has been handled. Caroline Hotra). and we might have more success With regards to the Features "If they hadn't let Kauke get to be and happier communities, and maybe in issue, a would article the last Yoga meets on such problem it not cost as struction," says Brocde Young '07. will be ready for graduation cere- even less problems with under-ag- e Monday nights at 9 p.m., and not on much to fix and we would not need "It was really unnecessary." monies for the class of 2006. drinking and vandalism and all." Wednesday. all the construction that we have to With any luck, the weather will Though students and staff have Robyn Laditka, Assistant Dean of Please notify the Voice of any errors have now," said Rachel Manning '07. remain conducive to the completion been inconvenienced this semester, Students, said Dean of Students we make in our issues by sending cor- "I was really upset when they cut of the Kauke renovation. As long as the ends are hoped to justify the Kurt Holmes was simply not aware, rections to voicewooster.edu. all the trees down to start the con- - things remain on schedule, Kauke means. of any "such policy." Section Editors: Voice Friday, Christopher j Beck XT November 4 Katie Foulds Viewpoints 3 The Wooster Voice The College of Wooster's Student Newspaper Since 1883 Published Weekly on Fridays Erik Shilling

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263-259- ewooster.edu. College of Wooster, Wooster, OH 44691 or by phone at (330) 8. Local elections decide key issues

Housing should Being a first-ye- ar during an elec- Wouldn't you like to have a say in the power of elected officials to focus tion year, especially such a divisive who's in charge of it? redraw their own legislative districts,

one, really spoiled me for what the "It's because of voting last year and Issue 5 takes away control of . political atmosphere on this campus that you can buy alcohol at Drug elections from the Secretary of State

bi-parti- on more pertinent issues was like. Last year a week before the Mart on Sundays," says Claire and puts it in the hands of a san election, it Paisley-Jone- s, '08. "Our votes count!" board (like all the individual So we've learned that the housing Since money is such an issue these seemed every- -, This year, there is an extra incen- counties have). office is using Facebook to monitor days, the college should make it very one had an tive to vote. Through a grassroots Can you imagine Florida 2000, if Resident Assistants, Resident clear what exactly the housing staff opinion, movement called Reform Ohio Now, instead of Katherine Harris, there Directors; as well as on-camp- us par- is being paid to do. whether it was four amendments have been put on was actually some objectivity? " ties see page 1. From a student perspective, the for Bush, the ballot- - Issues 2, 3, 4, and 5. Reform Ohio Now takes an impor- office is con- The housing taking housing office has a very important . against Bush, The Reform Ohio Now Web site tant step towards establishing less crete steps to make sure people don't job and has not been performing it against Nader, describes them as "real, common-sens- e corruption in our voting system, so know that their staff has the occa- successfully. We are not primarily maureenhanlon or even just "I reforms to take our state back that in 2008, we'll know that our sional drink. At least the housing concerned with who is drinking or president is the office is taking concrete to do who is a lack 0finally I I we steps having party; rather the gave the people "So when ask you to vote next Wednesday, one that something. of competence and professionalism in with clipboards my because isliwesoirie and meant to elect. The central housing office obvious- one of Wooster's essential posts must address, my vote, and don't just mean voting So when I ask ly wants to put forth the image that be addressed. my firstborn child fun and what we all should be doing. I think you to vote next

no RA or RD drinks because they Using Facebook as a disciplinary because they just . Wednesday, I think it wouldVeflect poorly on the aide is an arbitrary and shoddy prac- wouldn't leave me that we have an opportunity to make some real don't just mean housing department if any RA or tice. Many students do not take alone." changes here." because voting is RD did. Facebook seriously by joining groups This year, the elec ' awesome and fun We suggest that what really in jest, leaving fabricated wall edits, tion is in days, and I and what we all

- ' reflects poorly on- the housing office and posting un-flatter- ing and often have not heard a word about it. from the politicians who have failed should be doing. I think that we have is when they put students in unsafe ridiculous pictures that do not reflect Of course, voting on an issues bal- us." Issue 2 makes it easier for an opportunity to make some real housing and one student gets sexual- regular practices. lot isn't that exciting. Financial bonds Ohioans to vote by mail, or at the 'changes here. ' ;"'' '' 1 ly assaulted as a result.v.i ;. . Residential Life and Housing should for public infrastructure doesn't have local board of elections, which can To find the actual 'text of the , --

We do not care if RA's and RD's re-evalu-ate their priorities because the appeal that finally voting Bob only help college students, not to amendments, plus additional informa- drink, it does not mean that they can- there are larger housing problems Taft out of office next year will have. mention the elderly, farmers', or any- tion, try the Secretary of State's web- not adequately do their job. The cen- plaguing the campus right now. There are no attack ads for school one who works out of state. site, and get prepared ahead of time. tral office selected these individuals There are campus houses lacking board members. Issue 3 revises campaign political Or, just dig out that old registra- because they are professional and adequate heat and proper sanitation; But voting this year isn't only fun contributions (for all 6f us who are tion, and show up November 8th to mature enough to do a difficult task there are less rooms on campus than and fulfilling in the way that only sick of a Republican candidate being your polling place and vote! It's much be. fun Bush on campus. students; there were students living doing your patriotic duty can It's . unable to run without tobacco money, more when George can't We are also curious if monitoring in unsafe conditions; wildlife, such as also important. City Council elections or any Democratic candidate having possibly win anything.

on campus parties with Facebook is bats and other rodents, inhabit the affect you. Voting on campaign con- to be pro-choi- ce to get through the in any of the job descriptions for cen- dorms and houses. tribution limits affect you. The town primaries). Maureen is a regular columnist for tral office positions?, . It is rather problematic that Res of Wooster is, literally, about to rip Issue 4 and 5 both change the ways the Voice. She can be reached for Is the housing staff a group of Life is trying to salvage credibility up the middle of this campus. we do elections. Issue 4 takes away comment at mhanlon08wooster.edu administrators that is supposed to and their image by surfing Facebook provide housing arrangement for stu- rather than solving the more perti- dents, or are they just disciplinarians nent and troublesome housing who are supposed to spy on students? predicaments. university admissions regardless of fine andor termination of their Whites also their skin color. housing agreement" (Liz Miller, There is no reason the children of More rets, Less stress). registration wealthy minorities like Michael I adopted my kitten when she was Online not face discrimi Jordan, Oprah Winfrey or Bill Cosby just a baby; she was abandoned by should benefit from affirmative action her mother when she stopped nursing based on race. her own children. conducive to Wooster nation in the I would love to see a world where She had to be bottled-fe- d every ethnicity is not even considered in couple of hours. Shelters with

best-qualifi- There are some aspects of the' The elimination of arena registra- college admissions, and the ed Humane Societies would not take kit- College of Wooster that exist tion shows a blatant disregard for the United States students are the ones who tens at such a young age; they have to

because it is a small college. On-camp- us wishes of students. SGA did their I see a country that flies the ban- receive the benefits. be six weeks of age. housing, personal contact with job when they surveyed students on ners of equality and fairness, but There are many important issues If they are that young, they put faculty and administrators, being able their opinion on arena registration, actually does little more than create that deserve the attention of the them down, so we chose to keep it, to walk across campus in a few min- and the opinion is that students want the same wrongs of the past against American population. Of these, even though we knew the conse- - , utes, and arena registration are just a to keep it around. a new group of people in the present. reverse discrimination may not top quences of our action. few of these things. However, the However, behind closed doors, I cannot help but notice the paradoxi- most people's priority list. There have been recent studies last of the items on this list is being someone decided for the students that cal inequality that whites experience All I ask is that everyone simply showing that it is more practical for eliminated at the College. arena registration should go by the in this country and that no one is realize that reverse discrimination is students to be allowed to have 'pets' Most Wooster students can recall a wayside along with $20 parking pass- doing anything to stop it. out there, and it is just as wrong as in dorm-lik- e settings only if pet own- horror story from arena registration. es. The disregard of students' wishes I am well aware that minorities any other form of inequality. ers keep the animal's environment Pushing, shoving, angry, tired, class-grabbi- ng in favor of whatever reasons the have suffered horrible wrongs since clean and there is an agreement by all students fight hopelessly to College administration in choosing before the Civil War to as late as yes- --Seth Stuck '08 occupants to house the pet. get into classes that always seem to Internet registration over arena reg- terday. I would just like people to If health concerns such as allergies fill around number one or two (which istration is deplorable. open up their eyes and see that the College should become an issue, Residential Life and is no help when there's a daunting 24 The bottom line at the College is efforts to overcompensate for these Housing could designate certain on your card). that it exists to educate and provide a wrongs in turn, discriminates against floors for pet owners. However, the initial fright that good experience for the students, and whites. allow pets in This is a better solution than many accompanies arena registration when the wishes of students should be held There was a time when whites students going behind Res Life and a friendly professor from any given before all else, when it is feasible. To comprised the vast majority of the having pets and owning pets on cam- department reaches out and offers assert that arena registration is sud- American population. However, in dorms and pus. one of their remaining classes for denly not an effective way of regis- California, Hawaii, New Mexico, and I am asking Residential Life to con- your perusal, and if you don't like it tering for classes after many years is Texas, non-Hispa- nic whites are in the sider this option, to allow us pet own- w hen you go to the class for the first outrageous, and the manner in which minority. Arizona, Georgia, campus houses ers to keep our pets. There are time, you can probably take some- it has been at)olished is completely Maryland, Mississippi and New York already numerous pets here on cam- thing else. unacceptable. will soon join them. In recent weeks, this matter was pus such as cats, dogs, hamsters, Times have changed and brought to my attention. I would like lizards, and many, many more. Americans no longer need to view to share this with the campus. We as pet owners are asking that The Voice welcomes letters to the editor, things in the same light as we once Recently I have been informed that Res Life considers that option to did. Discrimination is discrimination. my kitten of a couple of weeks has to allow us to do what we are doing, Whether it is against a minority or be removed from "dorm life." make a comfortable home for our pets Letters cannot exceed 350 words in length and must arrive to the majority, it is wrong. The College of Wooster does not as we are doing right now. We under- the Voice by 5 p.m. on the Monday before Friday publication. There are programs like affirmative allow any pets on campus; nothing stand the hazards of owning a pet. All letters must be signed and include contact information. In action that favor college hopefuls much above a "fish and biology speci- We are very concerning to the peo- based on race rather than income, yet mens," according to the Housing around and addition, the Voice reserves the right to edit and hold letters. ple us, to the environ- our society tolerates such programs Policy at The College of Wooster. ment surrounding us as well. Pets are Please send letters via e-m- ail to voiceviewpointswooster.edu and endorses them as tools of equali- If anyone violates this rule, one known to help people with severe C-31-87, Voice, Letters can also be sent by hard mail to The Wooster ty. In my opinion, a poor child who will be asked to remove their 'pet' depression, and help cope with stress. College of Wooster, Wooster, OH 44691. has the same qualifications as a richer within 48 hours or they may face dis- kid should receive the preference in ciplinary action, "including a $50.00 --Hichel Grinnan '07 Friday, Voice section editors: November 4 Justine McCullough 4 Features MELISSA SlMMELINK Defying "Animal House": Greeks enhance community theme of music which includes tech- ing experiences, but I have also gotten Cara Lawry no, rap and rock. Those who attend to take back the lessons learned to my Voice Staff Writer 4re invited to enjoy the music of their peers at campus and integrate them choice, as multiple preferences will be fundamentally into the grains of Alpha Greek Week has changed this year represented. The Greeks hope a variety Gamma Phi."" Psi, from seven days of jam-pack- ed activi- of students will be represented includ- Members of Delta Theta Zeta first-yea- Phi ties for just clubs and sections to a ing rs who are not familiar Phi Gamma, Pi Kappa, Omega. month-lon- g celebration of Greek life with the clubs and sections. Quinn Sigma and Phi Sigma Alpha are all that will benefit not only the Greeks, Denzer '09 said, "I think it will be fun. involved in various activities and proj- but the entire campus as well. I will definitely be there. It will give ects that contribute to the campus and Since the end of October, the me a cliance to meet other Greeks community as well. Some' of these Greeks on campus have been exempli- because I haven't really had such an activities include raising money for

ve as Multiple fying their pro-acti- attitudes on 'opportunity yet." various causes such campus, beginning with their partici- CAR.D.E.D will be there, but there Sclerosis and taking part in the Race

risk-managem- mem- pation in an alcohol ent will be kegs for those over 21. The date for the Cure. Additionally, many session that all Greeks were required was chosen in hopes of compensating bers are active members of sports to participate in. That same week, the for the fact that the Underground will teams on campus. j Greeks decorated their lounges in be closed this Saturday. Jack Boyd '06, Kristin Santose '06, Co-Presid- ent of 1 r Bissman Hall and gave out candy to president of Xi Chi Psi and Inter-Gre- ek Council and Vice President trick-or-treate- addi- rs who were the chil- Greek Council said, 'We felt it more fit- of Delta Theta Psi, added that in dren of College faculty and staff. ting to have a legitimate all-cam- pus tion to the events of this month, most That said, the activities did not end function that allows responsible alcohol J ; Greeks are very busy with rushes in the at the end of the week. Nov. 2 and 3 consumption in a safe environment next couple of weeks. The rush process the Greeks, along 'with additional open to the entire community." will conclude Nov. 18. Boyd reminds campus participants, helped fund One Greeks are always active on cam- interested students to "keep an eye open in Four, a forum on rape prevention. pus, as different groups continue to Illustration by Andy Maloney. for publicity related to Greek rushes The production was put on by men in contribute to the campus and the and other events during the coming order to address issues of rape that community. Thursday morning. Epsilon Kappa "Volunteering for Sunrise Assisted month; of particular note, the three-loun- ge are often overlooked. "Greeks are holding themselves to a Omicron and Delta Phi Alpha co-host- ed Living has been a surprisingly benefi- party Saturday night."

all-cam- pus ng take active Tomorrow there will be an higher standard to show that Greek life a car wash earlier this year and raised cial experience as well as an eye-openi- The Greeks continue to an party put on by the entire Greek must have a place at Wooster," said Beta $300 for Red Cross Hurricane Relief. one. When you're in college it is role in the campus community, and this community. This will be the highlight Kappa Phi president Max Lesko '06. Alpha Gamma Phi remains actively easy to get caught up in your immedi- month, by putting the Greek standards of the month of activities, as. this The Betas volunteer at Habitat for involved in various volunteer endeav- ate setting and overlook the needs of written last year into action, will be ' three-secti- on in Cleveland only for the Greeks, party will be a event in Humanity every semester ors, as members are involved with , the community. By being a part of the very satisfying not Bissman Hall. Each section, six and also help out at the Wooster Soup Every Woman's House and Sunrise Sunrise, volunteer program, I have not but also those who they positively through eight, will have a specific Kitchen at the Salvation Army 'every Assisted Living. Liz Bowker '06 said, only been exposed to different reward affect. ' Wooster student goes "Between the Walls"Jo land role infilm

under the award-winni- ng roles in college productions include Gillian Helwig production of. Christian filmmakers, brothers Frank Gardner in "Mrs. Warren's Voice Staff Writer Cjiris and Nick Staron. The film has Profession," and Cleante in "Tartuffe." several buyers, including Blockbuster, Aside from acting in productions,

In preschool, children dream of-becomi- ng Hollywood Video and Christian book- however, Midgley's most important firefighters, zookeepers and stores throughout the United States time spent improving his craft has been other professions that are vastly differ- and Canada. Midgley also said that the in working with his professors. ent from what they actually become producers are attempting to get a con- "If it were not for the training I was later in life. For many undergraduate tract with TVN, which, according to receiving here at Wooster, I know I students, a concrete career is not nearly www.tvn.com, is the largest distributor would not be ready to undertake a proj-

as distant as it was back in those early of on-dema- nd content nationwide. ect of this magnitude with confidence," i days, but it is still a notion of the future "I could no be more excited," said he said. "I owe this opportunity to my as they continue to hone their fields of Midgley, who described his character, mentors and professors at the College, study. Internships and fieldwork often Peter, as "a young and recently married without whom I would not even have' give some idea of what life in the pro- man who struggles to accept God in his known about the audition, let alone pos-

fessional world will be like, but text- life after re-experien- cing the abusive sessed the skill set necessary to prepare books and classrooms are still the clos- relationship he had with his father as a for and perform it." r est most students have come to their child." As an actor, Midgley has placed in future careers thus far. Despite the religious themes of the several conietitions, including a 7th Patrick Midgley '07, however, is an movie, Midgley said that it was not his place finish inothe Society of Arts and exception. This winter, the theater and own faith in God that influenced his Letters national competition, ranked as

history major will be filming a feature-leng- th choice to audition, but rather the oppor- "Top Young Performer" in the advanced movie with Glowing Nose tunity to work in his field of study. session of the California Actor's work- Productions. "This project will challenge me as an shop and 3rd place for Humorous Actor "As an undergraduate, this is an actor," said Midgley. ' "That's what's in a high school state competition. In almost unheard-o- f opportunity. I will exciting. Plus, the exposure and expe- addition, his roles in "Mrs. Warren's - - be working professionally in my field of rience this project offers is unbelievable. Profession" and "Tartuffe" both Patrick Midgley '07, a theater and history major at the study and my work will receive I'm just glad to be working at this level received Irene Ryan Acting College, has landed a role in a full feature length film titled tremendous exposure across the with such talented filmmakers." Nominations for the American College world," he said. Before this project, Midgley had Theatre Festival. "Between the Walls." The film will gain world-wid- e exposure According to Midgley, the movie, many roles in productions at and To read a production blog for and create an opportunity for Midgley to accelerate his entitled "Between the Walls," will be beyond the College of Wooster. "Between the Walls," visit www.glow-ingnose.co- m. career (Photo by Jessica Marsh). filmed for four weeks over winter break, According to the. actor, his memorable Volunteer Week sweeps campus FmcHales: President gets festive

Emily Blackie Links and Youth Service America. questions, contact the WVN office at Voice Staff Writer All donations received and the pro- X2563 or visit their new office in ceeds collected from the traveling bake Overholt (located next to Iceman If you happen to notice that the sale on Wednesday will go towards House). overall level of "virtuousness" among hurricane relief and a hurricane relief various Wooster students is higher trip that is being organized by WVN. Volunteer Week Schedule of Events than usual, it is probably due to the The trip currently under construction Monday: Stop by Lowry and make

much-anticipat- ed annual Wooster will travel to wherever help is needed autumn cards for patients at the Volunteer Network's Volunteer Week, in the New Orleans area. Wooster Community Hospital. WVN which is to take place this coming Aside from the traveling bake sale, all Board members will be tabling in week. the activities are volunteer-oriente- d Lowry from 11 a.m.- -l p.m.

stu- ty Volunteer Week is a rally to get and will give students an op-xrtuni- Tuesday: "Happy Hour with Cats dents involved in and around the to be off campus andor outdoors. and Dogs" at the Wooster Humane Wooster community. There are vari- WVN is providing free transportation Society. Vans will be leaving Lowry

T-shi- ous events every day, and rts will to all the events. circle from 1- -4 p.m. Sign up at the be sold at the WVN table in Lowry all Both Tingley and Wenzel noted that WVN table all week. week. one of the week's main challenges will Wednesday: Traveling Bake Sale. I Although Volunteer Week is normal- be convincing students to give up We come to you between 9:30 and m ly in the'spring, this year it is in the fall other activities in order to allocate time 10:30 p.m. with inexpensive but President Stan Hales joined in on the Halloween festivities so that "students have the opportunity to volunteering activities. To cater to yummy baked goods. Proceeds will go Monday night as he welcomed students to trick-or-tre- at at to continue their volunteer experiences this challenge, WVN has offered a wide to hurricane relief. his Wooster -- throughout the year," said chair of variety of activities to account for Thursday: Volunteer with the eld- home. Costumed as Albert Einstein Hales

WVN Ann Wenzel '06. Wenzel also many people's different interests and erly in our community. From 1- -4 p.m., passed out candy and socialized with members of the said that there have been other changes time restraints. vans will be leaving Lowry Circle to College community (Photo by Caroline Hotra). made for this Volunteer Week in com- "I realize that it is a time commit- go to local residences for a leaf raking parison to previous years. ment," said Wenzel, "however, it is not event to benefit the elderly. Also, at 6 One of these changes is that the a full time activity where you have to p.m. students are invited to Horn THE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIS FELLOWSHIP focus has shifted from fundraising to attend meetings and activities every Nursing Home to play bingo with the volunteering. Lindsay Tingley '07, week. Wherever you are living down residents. Sign up in Lowry at the OF WAYNE COUNTY.. board menilHT and co-progr- am cxrdi-nat- or the road I think it is really important tables all week. "Affirming and celebrating diversity for the Volunteer Week, said, "If to know your community and be Friday: Volunteer celebration. we can get students interested and involved with it." Come celebrate a week of volunteer- "Providing resources tor personal and spiritual growth involved in volunteering now, then So if you miss your pets and feel the ing at 6 p.m. with music and entertain- "Promoting Interfaith dialogue and questioning those students can make a heck of a lot need to play with cats and dogs or if ment in Lowry pit. more difference down the road than a you have the itch for a game of AH Week: "We Give a Damn" shirt "Services are Sundays 10:30 am at the corner of Columbus few bucks here and there will do today." "extreme bingo" with the nursing sales at the WVN table in Lowry. and Saybolt In Wooster. In November we move to 3186 Because the ftxus is on volunteering, home residents; Volunteer Week has it Shirts will be $10 and will be avail- the WVN has not affiliated itself dur- all covered. able in lilac purple, mango orange BurbankRd. ing Volunteer Week with any specific WVN will also be tabling this com- and blue-gree- n. Volunteer at Trinity 7) nonprofit group as is normally the case. ing week from Monday through UCC Church to serve breakfast to ... In the past, these groups included the Thursday. If you have any further local needy people from 7:30 to 10 United Way of Wooster, Campus questions about Volunteer Week or a.m. Contact WVN if you need Fhonc (330) 252-919-4 Compact, Rreak Away, Forging New the Wooster Volunteer Network in transportation. section editors: Friday, Vanessa Lange A Voice November 4 Elizabeth Weiss 5

- . Arts . Figge and Dean join forces in comedy revue fi:c3!C Elizabeth Weiss met the student with whom he would year, he suggested to Figge that they tained a friendship with Figge. When Geriatric Jones Arts Editor perform the play again. do a show together. Dean suggested they do another show Dean and Figge first met in a begin- They performed the two-m- an play together, Figge suggested "Good So, they're going to make a new This weekend, the Underground ning German class, where, according "Mass Appeal," by Bill C. Davis. Figge Evening." Indiana Jones movie. Apparently this will take a break from the, typical, to Figge, Dean displayed a "quiet, described the experience of working Dean was instantly won over by the is old news, but I just found out last sweat-lace- d bump and grind for a script. night. And frankly, I'm horrified. slightly more highbrow offering: off-the-w- a "It's just so all. It's just Let's get a few things straight: dinner theater production of the funny," he said. Harrison Ford is Indiana Jones. And sketch comedy revue "Good Evening" The partnership of these two as Indiana Jones, he is ridiculously featuring Richard Figge, professor of actors represents a triumph for sexy, the object of German emeritus, and Dan Dean, a Wooster's liberal arts philosophy. one of my earliest 2002 graduate of the College. figge's interests include acting, public crushes. At "Good Evening" developed out of teaching and writing, and Dean, in lunch one Monday the British sketch comedy classic addition to acting, has worked for the in eighth grade, "Beyond the Fringe," a highlight of Cleveland Cavaliers and as a chef. Rachel Crouch and the I960 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Wooster's support of two such elizabethweiss I both revealed Featuring Dudley Moore, Peter Cook, actors is consistent with its commit- that we had

Alan Bennett and well-round- Jonathan Miller, ment to developing ed watched "Raiders of the Lost Ark" "Beyond the Fringe" was a satirical individuals who are educated rather on television the preceding weekend, revue that found comic fodder in his- than trained. and across a table full of Fruit literature, tory, politics and religion. Wooster "genuinely celebrates and Rollups and JELL-- 0 Gelatin Snacks, show The ran on Broadway for two encourages people to be whole people our eyes locked, knowing, sharing, years. and not just specialists," said Figge. confident: we both loved him, and we Ten years later, Moore and Cook With the support of the student weren't ashamed to admit it. brought the two-ma-n revue "Good activities office and the Underground But Harrison has gotten old. With Evening" to New York, winning a spe- staff, Figge and Dean have put togeth- Calista on his arm he looks down- cial Tony in 1974 for the production er a slightly revised version of "Good right geriatric. His moment as sexy (www.ibdb.com). Evening" for this weekend's perform- adventure star has passed. Figge first encountered the play in Dan Dean '02 and Richard Figge, emeritus professor of ances. This does raise an interesting ques- 1983. According to Figge, some of the tion: can a celebrity crush be limited German, rehearse a sketch from the two-ma-n comedy revue "When I got a hold of this script I material in the original script was to a particular time and cinematic Evening."-Jh- will was roaring with "Good e show be presented in a dinner the- laughter sitting ' "creaky," no longer funny by contem- space? That is, can I love Harrison alone in my office," he said. ater format at the Underground this weekend (Photo by porary standards. Figge and Dean Ford circa 1981, not quite 40, still Figge descf ibed the humor of Peter Caroline Hotra). , have selected a series of sketches that virile, the distinguished beginnings of Cook and Dudley Moore as "brilliant- retain the brilliant wit and goofiness laugh lines lending wisdom to his ly silly." understated humor." with Dean as "great fun." of the original revue. rugged good looks, and ignore "I've found that you can be silly only "When he would ask a question in "Dan was a joy to work with," said The entertainment will begin Harrison Ford circa 2005, paunchy, with very intelligent people," he said. class everyone else would start to Figge. Friday, Nov. 4 and Saturday, Nov. 5 at wrinkled, hair bullied into desperate,

"This is the smile," said iate genius of Dudley Moore Figge. Dean had a similarly positive expe- 6 p.m. with a lasagna dinner catered age-inappropr- spikes? and Peter Cook." , Dean was immediately enthusiastic rience. by Hospitality Services. The show (That's too mean, I know. But I

-- Figge, an accomplished actor who about Figge's teaching style. "Dick's great to work with and so . will begin at about 7 p.m. assume Harrison Ford doesn't read in "I he appeared most recently Richard knew was an actor, and he much fun to work with at' the same Tickets, which are available at the this column. And if you do, Harrison, . Dresser's, "Below the Belt" in brought so much of that into the time," he said. Lowry Front "Desk, are $7 for stu- I apologize, sincerely, from the bot- Shoolroy Theatre, performed in classroom that made German so much Since graduation, Dean has gained dents, $10 for faculty and staff and tom of my hert. And to be honest, "Good Evening" with the Stage Right fun," said Dean. professional acting experience in $ 1 2 for the general public. I'd probably run off to Fiji with you Rep, a theater company active at the Although he was an English major, Cleveland, appearing in commercials Proceeds from the production will even today, if you smiled and prom- College during the 1980s. not a theater major, Dean, like Figge, and industrial training videos, and benefit the Lance Armstrong ised to fly me there in your plane.) Almost twenty years later, Figge was interested in acting. His junior doing voice-over-s. He has also main Foundation. And wha about Kevin Costner? Last week, I fell madly in love with Kevin Costner as Jake in "Silverado." New sacred chamber music group promotes peace He was so ridiculously slick, shooting bad guys without looking, and swing-

ing on things, like a roguish, gun-toti- ng dent-ru- n, with Buchanan overseeing gymnast. And those" tight cowboy Molly Lehman ' rehearsals, conducting at performanc- I Staff Writer pants! was instantly smitten.. es and selecting music. But Kevin Costner Tn any other In the mood for some sacred music? The 16-mem- ber group thrives movie? Eh. I could take him or leave Turn to Pax, the only group on cam- because of a shared passion for music. him. Is it acceptable to have a major pus dedicated exclusively to perform- Over half of its members are music crush on Jake but to find Ray Kinsella ing in this genre. majors, several are music minors and pleasant at best? Pax was the brainchild of Clint every singer except for one is a mem- And what do I do with Cary Grant, Steinbrunner '08, whose fascination ber of the Wooster Chorus as well. Gary Cooper and Gregory Peck, the with chamber music led him to want Pax meets once a week, on Sundays holy trinity of male movie star sex to expose more people to it. from 4 to 5:30 p.m., to practice appeal? Is it morally acceptable to The group focuses specifically on together as a group. Every member have a crush on a celebrity old pieces written between the 13th aiid devotes free time to practicing indi- " enough to have dated your grand- 17th centuries. vidually as well. Ml mother, particularly when your moth- This type of music isn't performed The group made its debut last er reminds you on a regular basis, as that much in public since it does not fit month with a performance on Friday, mine does, that your grandmother in the classical genre," said Dan Lentz Oct. 28 at Music Night in the was a bit of a ho? '07, who sings bass for the group. Courtyard. These questions are important and Director Doug Buchanan '06 Currently, the group is preparing pressing. In fact, I have nobly post- agreed. " ' ;. music for a holiday concert to be held poned working on I.S. and calling my "Although the Wooster Chorus and in December. Pax will post concert Members of the new sacred choral group Tax" rehearse in grandmother (not the ho the other Wooster Singers do some selections of details at a later datd. ScheldeTDirected by Doug Buchanan '06, the group per- one) in order to ponder them for you. music from this period, there are not The group's repertoire includes forms selections from the 13th through 17th centuries You're welcome. many other performance opportuni- "Ave Maria . . . virgo serena," from the I guess there's no urgent need for Mac Buehler). ties for it, hence the forming of the 15th century by Josquin des Prez; (PhotoJ)y women my age to pursue celebrity group," he said. "Ave Verum Corpus," from the 16th "The most obvious purpose of Pax ditions, I believe that this music offers crushes on men past their prime, let At first, Professor of Music John century by William Byrd; "Dies is to allow people to hear music from a a message of harmony and peace that alone men who are now piles of dust Russell, who also directs the Wooster Sanctificatus," from the 16th century period that is not very well known and transcends religious differences, and bone in Los Angeles graveyards.

Chorus, was placed in charge of by Palestrina; "Psallite Unigenito," not very often performed, as well-a- s to showing the power of concerted effort After all, we have Jake Gyllenhaal, directing the group. from the 17th century by Praetorius; educate the members of the group in on the part of divergent individuals." who is dreamy, and Jesse Metcalfe, At the beginning of this school "In Festo Virginum," from the 16th pieces and performance practice of Appropriately, the ensemble mem- who would be gorgeous if he just left year, however, Russell appointed century by Victoria; and the tradition- this period," said Buchanah. "Although bers have given themselves the name his eyebrows alone (gentlemen: it's ' Buchanan as director. al chant adaptations "Veni, veni the music Pax shares conies from the "Pax," which is the Latin word for one thing to subtly eliminate a uni-bro- w, The ensemble is now entirely stu Emmanuel" and "Gaudete." Catholic, Anglican, and Lutheran tra peace." but leave that kind of shaping to the likes of Joan Crawford.) But today's 'Teen People" cover boys seem effeminate compared to the stars of yesteryear waxed and Once on this Island campus to perform Wednesday "Changing Seasons." The reading will 7:30 wimpy and androgynous. I suppose - ". 114 and ll5 evening in the Underground. Retta take place in the Luce Formal Lounge. it's for the best. Indiana Jones is pow- 8:15 p.m. has made appearances in several sit- Senior music major Sheila O'Connor erful and manly, but he probably coms and movies. See interview on Jazz Ensemble Concert will present a recital next Saturday in wouldn't be interested in partnering The theater department presents the following page. 1111 Gault Recital Hall. A clarinetist, a successful relationship through Steven Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens' 8:15 p.m. O'Connor will present a program .of honest communication and the affir- colorful and moving adaptation of the Departmental Student Recital music in a variety of styles. mation of his lover's needs. Little Mermaid story. This charming 1110 Professor of Music Jeffry Lindberg Still, sometimes all you need in a musical pits the force of death against 1 1 a.m. will lead the Jazz Ensemble in the WAC Coffeehouse crush is a fellow who's not afraid to the power of love in a tale of race, opening concert of its 35th season. 1112 swing across a pit on a rope, or shoot class, community and redemption. Music students will perform at a The concert will feature the Ron 8 to 9 p.m. a rattlesnake or set something on fire. morning recital in Gault Recital Hall Periollo Trio. The trio includes Or if you're in the mood for someone

singer-songwrit- er Good Evening next Thursday. Programs will be Perillo on piano, Dennis Carroll on WAC will host dapper, you'd at least like him to pick . 114 and 115 posted in Scheide Music Center. bass, and George Fludas on drums. Chris Cauley in an intimate coffee- up the check without a fuss and dance 6 p.m. The concert will take place in house performance. Cauley, who hails elegantly, sans gyration. Maureen PoetryProse Reading Freedlander Theatre. Tickets are $5 from Atlanta, has embarked on a solo Dowd probably hates me (because, Emeritus Professor of German 1110 and are available at the bookstore or at career after a stint with a trio called like Harrison, she's a devoted reader) Richard Figge and 2002 Wooster 7:30 p.m. the door on the evening of the event. the Broken Poets. but that's the way it is. graduate Dan Dean team up for their So I'll hold on to "Raiders of the second two-ma- n show, a Dudley The theater and English depart-- , Circle K Battle of the Bands Percussion Ensemble Concert Lost Ark" Harrison Ford. He and MoorePeter Cook revue. For details, ments welcome poet and author John 1111 1113 Gary Cooper and Cary Grant and see article above. Smelcer to campus this Thursday. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. 4 p.m. Gregory Peck can all hang out in my Snielcer is an Alaskan Native and celebrity crush fantasy little black WAC Comedian writes both in English and the native Circle K's Battle of the Bands will Under the direction of Thomas book. Maybe they can start up a 117 Ahtna language. I lis first novel, 'The take place in the Underground. Fries, the College's Percussion poker game. 10 p.m. Trap," won the James Jones First Ensemble will be presenting a concert But I'll probably avoid "Indiana Novel Fellowship in 2004 and his Sheila O'Connor in Gault Recital Hall. For more infor- Jones Four." Harrison is lovely, but The 1999 Comedy Central Stand-u- p poetry includes "Songs from an Senior Recital mation, contact the music department Sean Connery he ain't. It's time for Competition winner, Retta, will be on Outcast," "River Songs" and 1112 at ext. 2419. him to act his age. 6 Friday, November 4, 2005 The Wooster Voice Drawing Narrative" exhibit captures moments in time and then build Erin Cook upon that to create our had the same reaction to identity-base- d (New York), Amy Cutler (New York) (Miami, Fla.) and Jeff Gauntt (New own Staff Writer narrative. Other works do con- art. From these two artists, and Marcel Dzama (New York), and York) "explore relations between tain a title, yet they still seem to leave .Zurko drew her inspiration to create their works reference the "ambiguity humans and the natural world." Every human wants to tell a story. the viewer accessibility to freely form "Drawing Narrative." and pathos found in myths, domestici- While the opening reception for the It is in our nature to take what we see, their own narrative about what they The works in this exhibit can be ty and children's books." exhibit took place Oct. 28, there are and then explore the possibilities of see. divided into four groups, each depict- Laylah Ali (Williamstown, Mass.), several more associated events the "five W's" (who, what, when, Zurko first came across the works ing a different purpose. The works of Kojo Griffin (Atlanta, Ga.) and Chris planned for the upcoming weeks. where and how). That is the goal of Music in the Gallery Thursday, Nov. the new art exhibit, "Drawing 1 1, from 7 to 8 p.m., will feature Up Narrative," at the College of Wooster River, a Celtic musical group. Art Museum. Conversation in the Gallery will Running from Oct. 28 through take place Thursday, Nov. 17, between Dec. 9, this exhibit features thirteen 12 and 1 p.m. younger artists, many who have Finally, artist Jane South will give a been influenced by magazines, lecture Nov. 29 from 7 to 8 p.m. in comics, anime, etc. However, they Ml Ebert room 223. are not considered pop artists. Each These events are funded by the piece of artwork represents a frozen Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation moment in time whether it be a The last exhibit of the school year scene of women mending tigers or at the Art Museum will be The Five two men on a hill and gives the Colleges of Ohio Juried Student viewer free reign to interpret the Bienniel, featuring works from stu- story as their own. dent artists from the Consortium of Kitty Zurko, director and curator of Colleges, which includes Denison, the College of Wooster Museum, Art Oberlin, Kenyon, Ohio Wesleyan and said that the is art "possibly a reaction Wooster. to the overtly politicized agenda of This professional juried exhibit identity-base- d art of the 1990s with will be on display from Jan. 24 to its forcefully prescriptive agendas." March 5, 2006. The College of Zurko explained that in these isolate Wooster Art Museum is open . works, the artists have -. t-UI- completely .r.- v. u, ,mvwuiiIU vuiiviii bAiiiuii uianuiy nanauvc. VsUICHUI rIUIC IU lido Tuesday through Sundays, from removed their identity and any histor-- drawn together works by a variety of artists from across the country. Each work in the exhib- 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays, ical lineage. it captures a moment in time and invites viewers to create their own narratives about that and 1 to 5 p.m. on weekends. As a result, each work is a "moment moment (Photo by Karin Johnson). There is no fee for admission to any in time," stripped from any other con- of the exhibits or any of the events nections to society and the world of Amy Cutler in several different Jane South (New York) and William Oliveria (Los Angeles) make use "of related to the exhibits. around us. Many of the works have galleries, including the Whitney Crow (New York) are both very psychology in their works, while the More information about the exhibit been left untitled by the artists for a Biennial. She was inspired by the abstract and might be "read in any fourth group including Robyn O'Neil and the museum and educational reason. They want us to start from paintings and their ambiguity and number of combinations." The sec- (Houston, Texas), Drew King materials can be found at http:art-museum.wooster.e- du. what we do see, whatever that be, may soon came across Robyn O'Neil, who ond group includes Shahzia Sikander (Cleveland, Ohio),4 Craig Kucia WAC comedian Retta discusses experience in interview Earlier this week, Arts Editor Vanessa R: Everyday life. A lot of my stuff the thing is, you're supposed to try movie star . . . I like Chris Rock's people come up afterwards and say Lange sat down for a phone interview" comes from things I say I or someone something at least three times before comedy, and I like his brother, Tony "You were really funny. I had a great with Retta, a Los Angeles-base- d comedi- I hear someone and say something you give up. So if it doesn't work, you Rock. But most people that I like are time." Especially when people are like an originally from Newark, New Jersey, sometimes I can build a story around can figure out another way to make it not famous. Some women that I like "I just wanted to laugh" because Retta started doing open mike in 1996 it. So, all of it comes from something work, or try to rewrite it. are Jackie Kashian, Marian Bamford they had a bad day "and you made and got her big break with a 1997 I've experienced in life . . . V: You as well as stand-u-p. act do she's a really, really good writer . my day better." That's cool . . . appearance on the Jenny Jones Show. The V: How do you test out new materi- -- i Which do you prefer? -- J V: Do you have any advice for some- winner of the 1999 Comedy Central al? . R: Honestly, I prefer acting because V: What would you say has been one who is interested in becoming a Stand-u-p Competition, Retta will be per- R: I write it, kinda show just go to a I feel like I can work more off of your favorite experience as a comedi- stand-u- p comedian? forming at the Underground I Monday and hope it works.' prefer to try stuff other .". . people Actually why I. an? , R: Yes. Write absolutely everything Nov. 7 at 10 p.m. at open mike but every once in while I stand-u-p started is because I wanted R: You know what, the Comedy down. And if you go back to it four Lange's chat with Retta follows, will try something at a club, I have l if to get my own TV show a sitcom Central Stand-u- p Competition. days later and it still seems funny to . . . What I really wanted to do was Because I won. It was a very gratify- you then write the joke. And then get - acting. - ing feeling ... I love a show where on stage as much as possible because V: And what made you think that I get applause breaks, you know, arid the only way ytfa'get better is practice. you'd be good at stand-up- ? Did peo- ple always tell you as a kid that you were funny? Once on this Island takes the stage R: Well, yeah, you know, in school I was always funny, but I don't know what made me think I just was like, I was honestly just thinking "all right, if I can do this well, I know there's so (C ) I many comics that get their own TV v - show," so it's just like "well I'm gonna try it." And, it worked. So, you know, I've been doing it a lot longer than I had hoped. I mean, for a living. I'd love it if I could have a show and be able to do like four shows, stand up shows, a year. But right now, that's not the case. I'm on the road nine to five and I'm lucky to get into movies 1 1 or TV on the side. V: Have you been in movies? Los Angeles-base-d comedian Retta will be performing in any R: Yeah, I was in "Dickie Roberts: the Underground on Monday (Photo courtesy of WAC). Former Child Star," "Slackers, umm, and I just did another one, but it has- V: How would you describe your a long show I'll to fit in and "D-Wa- try it see n't come out yet, called r" . . . style of humor? how it works. V: Who are your favorite comedi- R: My style is I do V: storytelling. And how do you react then when ans? Comedians you look up to? not much, but a little social com- something doesn't work? R: Jim Carrey I look up to in that mentary, but it's mostly just story- R: Well, I'm much better now than he's really not my type of comic, telling. I used to be. Before, I used to be a I'm not big on physical comedy but V: What do as you use inspiration wreck. But now, you're just like I like that he was able to come from a for your material? "Once on this Island" will take the stage in Freedlander "whatever, didn't work, move on." But little, small-tim- e comic to this huge I heatre this weekend. See details in the Upcoming Events box on page o i,rnoto oy Karin Johnson). "Little by Little" nostalgic KENfSTATE. for grunge UNIVERSITY A Erik Shilling attracted large crowds in the Pacific ing new ground, yet still manages to Northwest even before the presents Editor-in-Chi- ef release of remain very listenable. Jeff Lin, their first album, "Where Have All the Danger's principal guitarist, traded Back in 2000, the members of Merrymakers Gone?" which included his guitar for a piano on many of the Harvey Danger were poised to be the hit track "Flagpole Sitta." (Tin- tracks on "Little by Little," making for music-somebodi- es, finally. They had type of person who remembers this a significantly different sound. come on the late: scene they were four song being a hit probably could also Danger announces their new orien- KcntCsmnus friends from the University of tell you who the Spin Doctors are ... I tation toward softer, more tightly con- Thursday, November 10, 2005 6:00-8:0- Washington who'd started an alterna- acknowledge the help 0 p.m. of the Internet.) structed melodies on the first track, Kent tive Student Center, Room 310 cover band in 1994 not long after They then released "King James "Wine, Woman, and Song," which Kurt Cobain's - suicide. Version" in 2000, an album some begins with a pounding piano rhythm.

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SECTION EDITORS: Friday, SHABAD THADANI Voice November 4 CHRIS SWEENEY 7 MICHELLE ERICKSON ports Football rolls, looks to play spoiler for Tigers Chris Sweeney ij "7 r and efficiently seal up the game for Cross goes off Sports Editor the Scots. Both Gertz touchdowns came in the deep end The College (6-- 2) (3-- 2) 26-ya- of Wboster the fourth a rd quarter, pass Captain's log - star date: 1 1205. I Fighting Scots had a much needed -- capping off a 61 yard drive and a woke up from my deep slumber to join a winning spree over the past two blocked 1 1 punt returned yards for a space midget, named TJ, for an early weeks. After a heartbreaking loss to touchdown. Hiram would score in the morning meal. For alien food, it was Kenyon (4-- 4) (4-- 1) and a beat down at fourth quarter but Will Miska '08 strangely delec the hands of Wabash (8-- 0) (6-- 0) the would restore the Scots 42 point lead table and delicious. Scots squeezed by Oberlin (2-- 6) (1-- 4) -- by driving the final nail in Hiram's I devoured my 20-1- 9 then returned home and coffin breaking a 63 yard run with breakfast and made unloaded on Hiram (1-- 7) (1-- 4) by the 2:15 left in the game. my way back to my count of 59-1-7. While Sheppard set the freshman room. I was con- In the last two weeks, two Wooster rushing record, the hero of the templating what it records were broken. Dustin Oberlin game was Jeff Geffert '08 must "be like for nickcross Sheppard '09 would break the rush- who intercepted a pass at the eight aliens when they ing record for a freshman netting 250 yard line with 10 seconds left in the come to my sector of the galaxy and yards in the win over Oberlin. game to end Oberlin's potential game how they must feel as out of place as I Against Hiram, Bobby Reiff '07 set a winning drive. The defense clamped felt on this very morning. It was dur-- . school record for most passing yards. down in the fourth quarter, stopping ing these thoughts that I encountered Reiff threw for 423 yards and four two late rallies by Oberlin to secure two squirrels. At first, I thought, "Hey, touchdowns breaking the former the much needed one point win. look at those cute little squirrlies record of 414 yards. Even though the Scots conference i a wrestlin' with each other. Aww." "Setting the record was amazing," !) hopes are dashed by Wabash, who However, I noticed that their wrestling said Reiff. "But it wasn't just me, our clinched a share of the' North Coast was a little different than what I'm used, receivers did an .job. amazing This Athletic Conference (NCAC) crown to. You know what I mean. They usu- ....a-a- .: A--- -,...... : record is a indi- ' team record, not an - with their win over Allegheny last ally chase one another around, main- vidual one." Coach Schmitz consults with Andy Mizak '07. The Scots trav- weekend, the Scots can still hope to taining a little distance.. Not these David Miller '07, Aaron Gertz '07, el to Wittenberg on Saturday (Photo by Caroline Hotra). spoil rival Wittenberg's quest to tie squirrels. Nope. One of them jumped Shawn Swearingen '07 and Ben Wabash for the NCAC title when the on the other's back and began a pelvic Schrock '08 all caught touchdown first quarter. Hiram struck hard and the Scots to tally'on four more touch- two face each other on Saturday. thrust workout. That's right. They Miller 83-ya- rd passes. and Gertz led the team fast with an touchdown pass downs in the third quarter assault. Wittenberg needs to win out com- were having squirrel sex! My jaw each 45-ya- rd in. having over 100 yards receiving to put Wooster down seven from the The first coming off a drive bined with a Wabash loss this week dropped, because I didn't think that I'd with and 168 128 followed by get go. Wooster and Hiram would capped off by Schrock's eight yard their last NCAC game of the season ever actually see this stuff anywhere Swearingen's 81. Gertz also scored exchange field goals as the Scots touchdown grab. Wooster would get against Denison. but on Animal Planet. (Just to clear teams a 10-- 3. ' on special with blocked punt ended the half down the ball back four plays later and "We are practicing hard because we things up, I don't watch Animal Planet

11-ya- returned rds for a touchdown. Sheppard would change that on unload a 60-ya- rd pass to Miller. know it will be different," said Reiff. in order to see animals mate with each balanced Sheppard out the passing Wooster's second play of the third Swearingen would get in on the next "Whenever we play a game of this other. That's just a byproduct of the game with 123 net yards of rushing quarter, running the ball down drive with a 37-ya- rd grab for a touch- magnitude there is always something viewing experience. For example, I . and a touchdown of his own. Hiram's throat for a 50-ya- rd touch- down. Then the defense stepped in special there. We know we have to watched this tine show where this did 49-ya- rd level." - The game not start off how the down to . even the score at 10. with Andrew O'Connell's '09 play at a higher woman- was raising wombats. They score would suggest, in fact Wooster Wooster never looked back, as the interception return for a touchdown The Scots will square off with were pretty cute, but they didn't sex it . trailed 10-- 0 third in 1 Hiram by the end of the defense clamped down and' allowed to cap off the 35 point quarter their rival Wittenberg at p.m. up. ' The elephants did, though, and it was gross. The point is, Animal Planet Volleyball flying high Men's. soccer ends season has some great programming that can be enjoyed by everyone, both young and

-i-- tj mmmmm j i. jj"m 11 u i ' JW"" " t. ,i i old alike). Jessica Sender Wallace College 30-2-1, 26-3- 0, 28-3- 0, I can appreciate the beauty of nature 30-2- 15-- 9. Voice Staff Writer 7 and I and animals doing their own thing, but "Last weekend was our last oppor- it's still a little weird to just see them The Wooster Volleyball team began tunity to prepare match wise for the doing that like 10 feet away from me. I , fall break with a three game sweep of tournaments this coming week. mean, they should have at least hidden 'Oberlin and then returned to wipe Although we were missing a key com behind some bushes or gone up in the away the competition at the ponent of our lineup, we worked hard tree or something. It just goes to show as a and unite team," if-th- -- Wittenberg fall Classic. J, , to .compensate . at squirrtli-lack. a sensfe of etiquette Oberlin didn't withstand the con- - said Schaffner. and decency, l hey navfio respect tor tinual pounding Wooster. was hand- Offensively, Wooster was paced not anyone but themselves. Another exam-

also face-to-fa- ing out, as the Scots defeated Oberlin only by Rice, but by the rest of ple of this is when I have ce 30-2-3, 30-1-3, 30-2-7. Tiffany Rice '06 the attackers on the Wooster front encounters with them. This one day, I dealt with the Yeomen by pounding line. Ciriegio had 70 kills on the week- was walking along and a squirrel was out 16 kills with setter Heather Wolff end, while Sarah Marschall '08 and just hanging out like two feet from the '08 pacing the team with 40 assists. Megan Earle '09 had 25 and 22 kills sidewalk. So I did what anybody would Wolff also had six kills, one dig and respectively. do in that situation -- 1 stomped my foot one service ace. Helping out defen- Defensively, the Scots were Kvered at him to get him to run away. It didn't " - ! '. , I- t sively were Ali Drushal "09, and by Drushal and Mary Kate Fowkes go down like that. He dropped the nut Carolyn Ciriegio '08 who had 18 and '06. Drushal had 131 digs for the I i he was eating, stared at me, and kinda 13 digs respectively. weekend and Fowkes had .50. stomped his own two front feet right The Scots close out their confer- Marschall dominated the middle with f back at me. This squirrel was nuts, and ence schedule with 7-- 1 record. 21 blocks, five solo and 16 assisted. since I get kinda scared of those little Records came crashing down "Our four victories were satisfying ' - - guys anyways, I gracefully bowed out, around the Wooster Volleyball team after all the efforts we put forth in the Matt Craig '06, a key member of the men's soccer team which told him he had won this round, and as the Scots swept through the off-seas-on and preseason," said finished their season this week (Photo courtesy of OPI). walked around the path. You know you Wittenberg Fall Classic. The first of Schaffner. "Furthermore, they set us would do the same, because nobody is the records came when Rice set a up to achieve what we've planned in Andy Boylan the Scots' 10. crazy enough to walk that close to a " new season-hig- h record for total our tournament play. j Voice Staff Writer With their NCAC record all of the squirrel, so don't read this and think I'm I kills at 533. The previous record was With the wins at the Classic, the The fact that classes resumed on sudden a less than desired 4-- 3, the some kind of sissy or anything. I'm set by Erin Donnell in 2002, with Scots improve their overall record to j Wednesday to conclude fall break was Scots took on Allegheny in horren-dous- ly not. Like, I watch football and cheer- 471. Rice also set and then broke her 25-- 6. Wooster comes closer to receiv-- not the only reason for the uneasy air muddy conditions on Carl Dale leaders and eat wings. Impressed? own record by downing 29 kills ing an at-lar- ge berth to the NCAA j among students last week. Upon Memorial Field. The Scots, who late Anyways, I know this column is sup- against Mt. Union, and then turned championship, if they do not win the i returning from fall break, the Fighting in the season have had no problem posed to be about sports, but I thought around and handed out 32 kills to NCAC championship Nov. 4-- 5. j Siots' men's soccer team found then scoring early, began things in the 5th that we could take a break and discuss Baldwin-Wallac- e. Wolff also broke "Hiram will be a tough match, both selves in a precarious position with the minute when Brian Conaway sent a the beauty of nature and wildlife for a two records for the Fighting Scots. physically and emotionally. With j end of their season looming. Their cross to Nick Waychoff '09, who bril- minute. Besides, it's not like I have any-

j double-overti- Against Baldwin-Wallac- e, Wolff had equally skilled teams, the winner can NCAC me tie with liantly chipped the ball over the goal- thing to talk about in the sports world

a match high for the weekend with be anyone on any given night. It will j Allegheny Oct. 25 left Wooster at 9-3- -3 keeper and gave the Scots the lead. any more now, anyways. Shabad has

! 6 1 assists, and upped her career total take pride, heart and brains to knock (4-3-- 1). The last time a story The Gators of Allegheny responded stolen pretty much every element from to 1461 by the time the tournament Hiram off of their pedestal," said appeared in the Voice on the men's soc- early in the second half, scoring the my column to put in his own. The nick- was over. Schaffner. cer team, their conference record was equalizer in the 49th minute. The name part is what really pisses me off. The Scots breezed through the After a 4-- 0 record at Wittenberg, j 4-- 1. Needless to say a lot has happened messy game was sent to overtime He steals the idea and then can't even

! competition, downing Carnegie the Scots look to continue the winning since then. where the stalemate continued. The come up with good names. Shabad, try

j Mellon first in four games, 30-2- 5, 22-3- 0, streak in the semifinals of the NCAC Wednesday, Oct. 19 the Scots played game ended tied, and the Scots headed this: by Shabad "I wanna ask Nick out

i hard-foug- 30-2-0 and 30-2-7. After a short tournament. Wooster will face host Denison in a ht game under into their next game against on a date but I'm too timid to approach

break, Wooster took their time and Hiram, the Scots have split with ; the lights in Granville. Scots senior Wittenberg and their NCAC record him so I'll just steal his illustrious work

beat Mt. Union in five games 21-3- 0, Hiram this season, losing their confer-- j Tyler Bosch '06 started off the scoring now at 4-3- -1 . as a columnist" Thadani. Sorry, folks. I

16-1- match-u- p well-plac- 28-3- 0, 30-1-4, 30-2-0 and 4. On ence in a close five game with a ed shot off of a cross Back from fall break, again finding had to vent for a little, because I hate his Saturday, Wooster won an easy three match. Previously the team had won from Derek Shook '07 at the beginning themselves under the lights, the Scots column so damn much. game set against Alma College, win- another close five game match in route of the 26th minute. The Scot's offense fought to keep their season alive, need- The Patriots and Steelers both won 2 ning 30-1-2, 30-1-8 and 30-2-7. After a to winning the Westminster tourna- attacked the net, with multiple shots ing a win to continue on. After a tense close games against crappy teams. The longer break, the Scots again came ment. The match logins at 5:30 on coming from Nate Little '06, Brian first half without any scoring, the Scots White Sox won the World Series last out on the floor and beat Baldwin Friday Nov. 4. Conaway '06 and Matt Craig '06. came out firing after halftime. week, so congrats to them. And hockey During this time, the Big Red were Conaway, off an assist from Matt is back. So like I said, I don't have any- anything but idle. Senior goalkeeper Minor '06, tallied the first score of the thing to talk about, so I'm just going to Quote of the week David Treleven '06 ended the game game 15 minutes into the second half, tell you about myself in a little rhyme with seven saves as he and the defense giving the Scots' a much-need- ed advan- until the column is done. Here goes: I attempted to thwart Denison's counter-att- tage over the Tigers. Wittenberg hope you liked my Star Trek introduc-

ack. Late second half, w ith with a in I Spider-Ma- after hear in the resHnded quickly, goal the tion. have a n on my win- "The '27 YANKEES?" gulped Pierzynski 11 minutes remaining in regulation, 71st minute, tvinir the came at one dow, which's stuck on there by suction. ing that news. "I don't think we're exactly the '27 Denison scored and sent the game into apiece. After a hard fought two over- He's red and blue. I like you. Do you sudden death overtime. Denison scored times, the game ended in a tie and the like me? I Babe Ruth. We don't even Yesterday was walking out of Yankees. We've got no early in the first overtime, only five Scots went home for the first time in Lowry and I bumped my knee. It real- have a Roger Maris. We do have the Three Stooges, minutes in, for the win and sent the s four years without making the playoffs. ly hurt. I don't wear skirts. But if I was Scots home 4-- 2 in the NCAC. It is unfortunate that the graduating I would. I Crede and (Aaron) Rowand: Ro, a girl, have a couple of though me, (Joe) The Saturday over fall break, the seniors will not be able to make one friends in my neighborhood. I don't Mo and Yo." Fighting Scots played the 2 ranked last run at a NCAC crown and a bid know if they actually like me, but they Battling Bishops of Ohio Wesleyan into the Division III tournament in say "hi." I now notice I'm at the end, so and University incurred only their their final year because they have it's time to say "bye." . A.J. Pierzynski on Chicago winning their second shutout of the season, the given a great four years to the game of Holy crap. I just made up that entire other coming in their loss to Oberlin soccer at Wooster. The Voice wishes rhyme on the spot. first World Series since 1917. earlier this season. The Bishops pum-mcle- d them well in whatever paths they By Nick "I don't know why I wanted to the net with 21-- total shots over choose to take after college. be Captain Kirk at the beginning" Cross 8 Friday, November 4, 2005 The Wooster Voice Fish in water, swimming and diving kicks off season WHY CRICKET IS Michelle Erickson ' -- ' Both teams made a statement in their ; - . THAN Sports Editor first dual meet of the season against BETTER

- - ' Woostef's swimming and diving r . . Mount Union as both teams crushed BASEBALL ' ' have kicked 2005-0- 6 sea- their Union was a teams off the . I opponent. "Mount - sons in impressive fashion as the men's - V fun meet to start out the season with, For those of you who don't under-

off-event- last weekend while the and most the team got to swim s," stand the title, don't flip out on me. team swept '. v of women split. The women crushed said Ross. The men's team Just read on. You'll get a. true insight soc- Mount Union before losing a heart--, would also finish out the weekend into the big three sports - cricket, those of breaking and intense match-u- p to undefeated as they posted a 126-1- 13 cer and cricketandsoccer. For Wittenberg in Springfield, Ohio. The victory over Wittenberg. The women's you who are reading this as a replace-

men, however cruised past both teams team was handed a 101-1- 36 loss. ment to your as they look toward at least a top three Leading the way for the men was SportsCenter tick-- 1 :r-- I finish in the NCAC and have a good Kyle Oaks '08 with two first place fin- er, I suggest you chance at a conference championship. ishes. He also played a key role in three come back next The men's team has its largest roster Scot relays.' Dan Noble '07 also claimed week. in the history of the program with 30 t three individual victories along with Just so my rat- men competing, including 13 first-yea- rs. being on two relays over the weekend. ings don't sink too The veteran squad will look to Chambers would also earn three indi- much - the White shabadthadani improve on three straight fourth place vidual victories over the weekend along Sox won the ' Series. Federer broke his finishes in the " with an impressive debut performance World Roger perennially tough ' . v. ' : '09 also had foot in a freak accident (apparently - by Edwards who NCAC. Of the 30 men on the 15 .- - 1. Meggie roster, .. scored points for the Scots at last year's - three individual wins over the weekend. that "accident" was orchestrated by , .. sr mojo). Dunkin' championship meet and they look to . "Traveling to Wittenberg on Andy Roddick's lost continue their success. Patti Ross '06 looks to lead the Scots back to a top finish in Saturday morning was not easy and it Duncan and his trapeze artist sidekick Led by captains David Brumbaugh the NCAC (Photo by Caroline Horta). was hard to swim at their homecoming Manu Ginobli begin the defense of '06 and Corey Maras '06 who compete because they packed the stands. Both their NBA title this week. ANY- in the backstroke and butterfly and dis- have finished third in the NCAC for the Koessler '08 who made a huge impact teams rose to the occasion, but it was WAY... tance freestyle, respectively, the team is eight straight years. last season as a first year. She scored in an exciting meet," said Ross. The Champions League is under- looking to create a season for the The senior girls are the same group three sprint events at last year's NCAC Wooster's divers also contributed way in Europe, and about halfway . i i .i r record books. "The men's team is on a that started out four years ago. Not championships and will look to become with outstanding performances. Julie mrougn me nrsi group sutge, me groundbreaking season, they're a very only are we close, but we're really one of the premier sprinters in the Piznur '09 and Alex Guavin '08 both news is trickling across the Atlantic. cohesive unit and they are going to excited to finish out our swimming conference this season. had several first-pla- ce performances in Chelsea looks set to dominate in continue their winning streak," said careers together," said Ross. "The Wooster's distance team looks to the one-met- er event against Mount England and in Europe, as Frank Patti Ross '06. Wittenberg meet will provide some have a rising star in Amanda Bailey '08, Union. The pair also had several sec Lampard has stamped his authority on The Scots most successful returnee inspiration for finishing off some who will become the team's top dis- ond place finishes against Wittenberg just about every game he has played.

mind-boggli- 1-- 3-m- ng Brandon DuGar '07, who finished in unsettled business in February in a tance performer as she finished strong in both the meter and eter events. He scored a goal that the top 10 in three different events last very hostile manner." last season with a top 10 finish in the 'The ladies are a strong set of swim actually made it to SportsCenter's Top season, will not return to the pool until Chambers has earned three Ail-Ameri- can 1650 freestyle arid two other top 20 mers and a close-kn- it group. The loss Ten the other night, which was a nice next semester as he is studying abroad honors as a member of relay finishes at the conference meet. at Wittenberg was disappointing, but surprise at 2:54 a.m. Actually, it was this fall. Wooster, however, has plenty teams and also is a dominate force in Courtney Lee '06 and Noel Wells '06 as a team, we're looking further down 1:54 a.m. because of daylight saving of other veterans to carry them until the freestyle and backstroke events. also look to earn the team valuable the road towards conference. We have time (I'm only saying this because this then as they showcased this weekend S,he has seven career top 10 finishes at points in the distance events. some challenging meets coming up in publication is sent home to my parents " by sweeping past Mount Union and the conference meet and was also 23rd ' Leading the team in the butterfly November, but nothing comparable to as well, and 2:54 a.m. would probably --

rather-cheesed-- Wittenberg. in the 200 freestyle at the national events is co-capt- ain Gretchen Wittenberg," said Ross. elicit a phone call from a off The women's team lost several key meet in 2004. Ross competes in the Nofsinger '06,' who has had several Both teams are now preparing for mother of mine telling teammates, including national champi- backstroke events and is looking for good outings at the NCAC tournament their next duel meet, Sunday Nov. 6th me to otret more sleeoVr on Elizabeth Roesch and Liz Whittam, her first top 10 finishes at the confer- and looks to break into the top 10 this against Milikin at 2 p.m. in the Timkin Anyway, Manchester United, the however, they look to continue their ence meet this year after finishing 1 1th season. Nofsinger also competes in the Natatorium. The teams will then finish beloved club of every brown person dominance as well led by Kim and 12th in the 200 and 100 breaststroke along with Shea Davisson out the month with two duels at John on campus (basically me, but I'm the Chambers '06 and Ross. The Scots stroke, respectively, last year. '08 who finished her freshman cam- Carroll and Westminster before the only brownie that matters), has fallen hope to maintain their success at the The women's sprint group is young paign with two top 20 finishes at the Wooster Invitational at the beginning to bits. They just got trounced 4--1 by conference and national level as they but talented and is led by Denise NCAC meet last season. of December. a mediocre (at best) Middlesborough team and Chelsea is visiting Old Trafford next weekend. Bloody hell. I Wieferich JdIows away competition, claims title chalk this disastrous spell up to the fact that Man U is under new owner- DanKremer However, Wieferich's effort was and 20th overall was Colin Turner ship of Malcolm Glazer, the same ' Voice ff Writer nowhere near enough to bring down '06 in 27:33. For Turner it was a idiot who owns the Tampa Bay ;l powerhouse Denison, who won the career day: the 20th place was the Buccaneers. Never mind what I said How do you define domination? meet for the third consecutive year. highest finish of his career. The sen- .about the Gatorade commercial last A Two words; Katie Wieferich '07. The remaining top five runners put ior has been a consistent leader and week, football and futbo) don't mix. Wieferich became the second Wooster on a strong showing and showcased performer for the men's team all year Anyway, here's my beef. When the women's cross country runner to fin- the women's talented sophomore and his best finish was well deserved. Astros and the Cardinals spend over ish first at the NCAC championship class. Cara Stoddard '08 was the seco- Wrapping up the rest of the men's five hours to combine for a dash over meet in its 23-ye- ar history. All 19 nd-best Scot finisher, crossing the top five finishers were Rudy Gilman 30 runs, sportswriters all over the cross country teams from the NCAC finish line 32nd in a time of25:47. '07 who finished 46th with a time of country call it "entertaining," "clas- came together at Denison University Stoddard W'as trailed closely by Nicole 28:54, Ryan Loy '09 52nd in 29:11, sic," and even "legendary." But when in Granville, Ohio last weekend. The Calderone '08, who finished 37th in and Colin Haverkamp '08 right we cricket players spend 5 hours On

women finished seventh out of nine 25:58, Emily Rackley finished 39th in behind Loy at fifty-thi- rd in 29:18. the field and score over 300 runs, teams, and the men finished eighth 26:01, and Erin Fortin '08 45th in Allegheny won the championship for we're looked at funny. WTF, mate?! out of 10 teams. 26:22. the second straight year in dominat- No, I don't understand frickin' In possibly the greatest perform- For the men's team, Taylor ing fashion by having three of the top American football. Heck, I don't even ance of her career, a career in which Delhagen '06 continued to recover four finishers. think it should be called football. there has been more then a few superb from an injury that held him out of The Scots will have a week off and Scratch the placekicker and the punter performances, Wieferich dominated competition for most of the) season. then they head to Wilmington, Ohio from the team, and the rest' of the 60- - the competition. She not only fin- Considering his injury, Delhagen fin- for the NCAA Great Lakes Regional odd, 300-l- b lumps of muscle aren't Katie Wieferich '08 dom- ished first, but did so 38 seconds ished a very impressive 11th, finish- Championship. The top six individu- even allowed to use their feet. Bah. inates the NCAC's (Photo ahead of her nearest competitor, fin- ing the eight kilometer course in als in each race will qualify for nation- Cricket... ahh, how I love thee. After courtsey of OPI). ishing the six kilometer race in 22:30. 27:1 1. Finishing second for the Scots als to be held the following week. a prolonged spell on the sidelines, bat- ting superstar Sachin Tendulkar made his comeback to the Indian team as One step closer, comeback Scots reach championship they kicked off a seven-matc- h series versus their Emerald Island oppo- Johann Weber The team spent last weekend in against Wesleyan and Kenyon, stating back from a 1- -5 first 6 games to a 5-- 1 nents, Sri Lanka. Tendulkar, who has Kentucky, where they lost to Centre 1- -2 that "Kenyon was a really big win for last six games is an incredible turn been given the moniker 'master Voice Staff Writer on Saturday, which ended their six us. We lost to them earlier in the sea- around. We are peaking at the right blaster' for his daredevil exploits, on The 2005-0- 6 fall season is coming to game winning streak. The streak son and both times last year, so it was time, and that momentum will be the cricket pitch over the last decade a close as only the postseason remains included a 3--0 win against Kenyon and a payback time. Ohio Wesleyan was the important for this Wednesday's game and a half, decimated the Lankans

for the Scots. The team, which ended 1- -0 win against Ohio Wesleyan, and on last conference game of the regular against Wittenberg, and into the week- right from the get-g- o. In the two their regular season 10-- 8 overall and Sunday they defeated Transylvania 3-- 1. season, and it was the senior game, so end for finajs if we win our first game," matches since his return, he has 8-- 4 in conference play with recent Says Bugler of their weekend; The it was really important to us to win says Bugler. scored 93 and 69 runs. As noted crick-

low-press- games against Kenyon, Ohio trip to Kentucky was a ure that game." Lindsay Tingley '06 scored Wooster entered their semifinal et columnist Anand Basu noted, "...as Wesleyan, Centre and Transylvania. situation since we had finished all of the only point of the game against matchup against Wittenberg looking he walked back to the pavilion, raising With wins over Kenyon and Ohio our conference games. It was a perfect Wesleyan, and Alii Hall '09 scored two to take advantage of their hard earned the bat to acknowledge the raucous Scots a place in few real- the three on Wesleyan the clinched time to iron a things out and ( of points against Kenyon home field advantage and advance to applause of a grateful Nagpur crowd, the postseason and homefield advan- ly come together as a team and get October 22. Anlyn Addis '07, the Scots' the title match on Saturday afternoon. the Sri Lankans would have heaved a tage in the semi-final- s. ready for the tournament." leading scorer, scored her tenth goal of After a closely played first half that sigh of relief to see the back of that Katelin Bugler '06 says of their spot The weekend in Kentucky was the season, and Scots keeper Anne was a defensive struggle the Scots No. 33 jersey. One is not sure why as second in the conference and their refreshing for the team. It allowed us Leigh '07 shutout the opposing team broke out in the second half behind Tendulkar chose that number on his tournament berth, "Our biggest goal two games where we could focus sole- for her third shut out of the season, Bugler who scored back-to-ba- ck goals. comeback, rather than the customary of the season was to first qualify for ly on working out any remaining kinks (her fourth of the season was against That would be all the offense the Scots No. 10, but hey, it hardly matters what ' the tournament, and secondly, to get in our play," added McBride. Bugler Wesleyan). needed as they earned a 2-- 1 victory. number plate you hang on some home-fie- ld advantage for the semi- scored the tie point against Centre, . "I think that the team is happy with The win sends the team into the machines. A Ferrari is still always a final game. We accomplished both of bringing both teams into overtime our record. We had a shaky start at the NCAC title game against Oberlin this Ferrari." I wish I could write like that. these, and that is really exciting and where Centre w as victorious. beginning of the season, so to come Saturday in Oberlin as 2 p.m. ' So all hell has broken loose in India, should help us this week." Bugler sums up the team's games and a majority of the l.l billion peo- 2005-200-6 SURVIVOR SUPPORT SYSTEM ple who reside in the country are still

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