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"You can't blame anybody else ... I'm the guy who pulled the trigger and shot my friend. Vice President Dick Cheney in a public comment to Fox News Channel

Wooster ; Fees-rise- sUiti Gifts butraoed this Liz Miller Robert Walton said the fee will contin- competitive salaries for faculty and that they paid much, much less ue to rise in 2007-0- 8 "and, most likely as staff members." because the College provided ample Editor-in-Chi- ef with other schools, each year after that." "I think it's ridiculous," said Gillian financial aid to make the cost more com- President R. Stanton Hales sent a let- The comprehensive fee is another Trownson '07. Trownson's aid does not parable to that of other public colleges."

Monday, Feb. which total cost stu- ar Week ter on 6, announced way of describing the increase from year-to-ye- because she According to the Office of an increase in the cost of attending the dents are expected to pay per academic receives merit-based aid. She said "I Admissions' Web site, the fee covers College of Wooster for the next aca- year, either through their own means or think first of all if they're going "tuition, all academic fees, student hous- demic year. by a combination of grants, loans and to increase fees, they need to show ing, board meals, laboratory fees, The 2006-0- 7 comprehensive fee of scholarships plus their own funds. something for it." medical care from the College's student

$37,580 marks a 6.3 percent increase Hales' letter cited economic pressure . Walton said he cautioned "students health facility, and most cultural and from the fee for the current academic on College finances as the reason for "to be accurate about how they describe athletic events on campus." The same year ($35,500). If the College's fees increase. As the Voice reported on Feb. what they pay to the College." He said, Web site reports that every college

continue to increase at this rate, 10, Hales said "the new fee set by the "in several situations, I have heard stu- experiences a four-to-seven percent Wooster will surpass the $40,000 mark Board of' Trustees is necessary in dents state in frustration that they pay increase each year. in the 2007-0- 8 academic year. Vice order to deal with rising energy costs, X dollars to the College. I have looked David Miller, the director of the President for Finance and Business to fund College programs, and provide up their payment history only to see See "Tuition," page 2 James Sutterlin discussed the

J-Bo- future legitimacy and rele- ard: 7 De-Stre- vance of United Nations ter- ss Fair offers therapy variety for students rorism resolutions and peace operations. See page 2. fall reports Summaries of Judicial Board Cases from thefall (2005) semester have been released. Dean of Students Kurt Holmes provided the information. A student was found guilty of vio- Visiting Professor of Africana lating Section VI of the Judicial Code, Studies Michael Ralph crit- prohibiting the use of fire within icizes the College's current College boundaries. The student was placed on Recorded Disciplinary lack of support for the Probation and required to complete five Department of Africana to six hours of community service. The Studies. See page 3. student must also write a research paper investigating the history of fires on campus. A student was found not guilty of violating Section IX of the Code. The accused, however, was found guilty of . violating Section I of the Judicial Code, outlining personal behavior expecta- tions. The student was placed on Conduct Probation, required to participate in counseling and required to relo- Features showcases campus cate to a different residence hall. A photographer Matt Dilyard. restraining order was also granted for the accuser. See award-winnin- g and Two students were found guilty of unseen photos on page 4. violating Section VI of the Judicial Code, prohibiting underage consump- in De-Stre- ss On Wednesday students and faculty alike gathered Lowry lobby for the Fair, tion of alcohol on campus. One student sponsored by the Longbrake Student Wellness Center. The fair offered an extensive vari- was placed on Recorded Disciplinary ety of therapy methods to help students relieve stress. Activities ranged from coloring and Probation, restricted from using alco- handwriting analysis to hand and body massages, acupuncture and visiting with therapy hol, required to live in a chemical-fre- e room, complete a mandatory compre- dogs, with a number of additional options in between (Photo by Caroline Hotra). hensive assessment of alcohol use and comply with any recommendations that result from the assessment. t r mid-ter- m The second was suspended from SGA holds elections school until at least the first semester of 2006-200- 7. The student was also a full chemical I ft- ,- required to complete for spring semester president assessment, treatment, and counseling Arts previews the upcoming program, maintain weekly meetings ' write-i- experience and heshe must be in n candidates, whp are subject to with the College's chemical dependency . production ofArthur Miller's "All Sara Taggart good academic standing as dictated by the same election and publicity guide- counselor and with Carolyn Buxton, My Sons.n See page 5. News Edfor the Catalogue. lines as formal candidates. senior associate dean of students. Other requirements include, with the Though he is not on the ballot, A student was found guilty of vio- The recent resignation of the addition to the petition, the submission Dapeng Hu '06 informed the Voice that lating Section IV of the Judicial Code,

. Arts highlights the favorite win- Student Government Association he would not contest the occurrence of prohibiting the possession of drug ter fashions on campus. Get (SGA) president Michael Prohaska '06 becoming a write-i-n candidate. paraphernalia. The student was sus- requires a mid-year SGA election for Because there is only one current pended from the College until at least trendy on page 6. president. presidential candidate, the formal the first semester of 2006-0- 7. The Prohaska turned in his letter of res- debate that is dictated by SGA guide- accused must also complete a full chem- ignation on Jan. 17 after admitting to lines has been replaced by a formal ical assessment, treatment, and counsel- forging the signature of SGA treasurer information session led by Hartschuh. ing program, complete 60 hours of

Lauren Mogavero '08 on a T-sh- irt order The session will be held on Monday, community service, and write a reflec- form. Following this charge and admit- Feb. 20, in Lowry Pit and Hartschuh tive 20-page paper. Upon the student's tance, SGA senate and cabinet members has said he will advertise the time for return, he or she must be placed on gave Prohaska the option to resign or the session in WHN as soon as possible. Recorded Disciplinary Probation for a r face impeachment hearings; he chose At this time, Hartschuh admits to year, live in a chemical-fre- e room and the former, claiming he regretted his pjans tJ cunning br SGA president maintain weekly meetings with the mistake. inten- Jonathan Hartschuh '07 v again ne"xt year, saying it was his College's chemical dependency coun- With the cabinet position of presi- (Photo by Mac Buehler) tion early on to run next year, and that selor and with Buxton. dent unfilled, vice president Jonathan. current events have not changed those A student was found not guilty of Men's Fighting Scots Hartschuh '07 is obliged to fill th'e space of a biography that includes a small plans. violating Section IX of the Judicial

14-ga- Basketball is on a me as acting president for SGA, until a new summary of why the candidate is run- SGA Senator and election committee Code, prohibiting harassment, coercion, winning streak, not stopping president can be elected. The resulting ning, the attendance of the mandatory member Michael Doerr '08 expressed intimidation, and assault The accused winner of this presidential election will information session held by SGA and disappointment at the turnout of elec- was placed on Recorded Disciplinary with Tuesday's win against hold ofTice only until the end of this participation in the public debate. tion candidates. "It is "unfortunate that Probation. Kenyon. See fie back page. year, when new elections will be held for SGA Secretary of Public Relations we only have only one person running A student was found guilty of vio- the 2006-0- 7 SGA president and other Christina Shiroma '08, who is also serv- for this thing," said Doerr. "I'd like to lating Sections IV and IX of the Senate and Cabinet members. ing as chair of the election committee, maybe see, in the future, a greater stu- Judicial Code, prohibiting alcohol use in H:oa: As dictated in the SGA Constitution, held information sessions for interested dent involvement in SGA." conflict with Ohio State Law, as well as exact election guidelines for this candidates on Tuesday, Feb. 7. The Involvement has not been completely harassment, coercion, intimidation and News 2 process are to be approved by the mandatory sessions offered interested stunted, however, as the secretary of assault. The accused was placed on Viewpoints 3 Senate prior to any elections, but the students information on these candidate services office was filled just Recorded Disciplinary Probation and Features 4 Constitution calls for the basic require- requirements, as well as the guidelines Wednesday, with Nikki Nguyen '07 tak barred from consuming alcoholic bever-

all-camp- Arts 5 ments of an us election process for the election process. Due to prior ing that position. ages. The student must also participate Sports and a petition of intent with 65 signa- candidates' withdrawals, Hartschuh is Shiroma suggested, and Doerr in a chemical use assessment, maintain tures, which may be subject to a random currently the only candidate on the bal- agreed, that a possible explanation for regular and ongoing meetings with a MEMBER check for legitimacy. The current SGA lot. If he is elected president, the office this situation is simply the added stress counselor and make financial restitution election committee has decided on some of vice president will then be filled of second semester for I S. students to the accuser. additional candidate qualifications and through the process of submitting a and others who belatedly realized an A student was found not guilty of requirements. letter of intent to SGA. intended involvement. Shiroma and violating Section IX of the Judicial o The qualifications for running stand Elections will be held as scheduled on other SGA memlx-r- s are hoxful for Code, prohibiting harassment, coercion, as follows: The candidate must have at Wednesday, Feb. 22, at Kittredge and more involvement for 2006-200- 7 SGA intimidation, and assault, but guilty of ASSOCIATED least one semester of SGA experience Lowry dining halls during the hours of election. violating Section IV The student was COLLEGIATE and not have more than two unexcused 1 1- -1 p.m. and 5--7 p.m., after which polls to in PRESS Interested students are encouraged required participate an educational absences a recent change from the will be closed and counting will begin. to visit the SGA Web site at intervention with a licensed chemical 2005-0- 6 previously required three semesters' During this time there is the chance for http: www..wooster.cdusga. dqx'ndency counselor. Tuesday, Voice section Editor: 2 February 21 Mews saraTaggart

New year, new fees: what to expect for '06-0- 7 CAf'PUS money they're paying. "I'd just like to Woo Moo V's up Tuition know where the money is going," said Ceprchsnsira Feca At Tha Fhr CcTcs Nard. Auerbach echoed her sentiments. continued p. 1 OfChb and on Channel 21 from "I'm wondering what the school is Office of Financial Aid, said "In recent doing with the money. Is it because of Woo Moo Vs. the College's closed-circ- uit years, the proportion has been 25 per the economy? And is there going to be entertainment channel, is now cent of the fee increase. In general this a cap on it?" he asked. officially up and Q-.b- running according to is true ut there could be a rare case In data Walton provided to the Voict an email from Wooster Activities 2004-0- where the rule cannot be implemented." about the 5 academic year, stu- $3?C0.C0 Crew Films Director David Smanik. Miller also explained that while student revenue brought in $60,462,400.

Students can 1 need-bas- 4 turn on Channel 2 to dents receiving ed aid may see The same document showed that the $J7,CC0.C0 view an around the clock rotation of- - increases or decreases in the total aid College's expenses paid as $78,013,020, $33,000X3 18 movies each month. provided to them each year, those reflecting a net operating loss of A daily programming guide is receiving institutional merit aid only $17,550,620 or $10,186 per student $33,ccoxo 4-- shown between films. A full program- will see no change in their aid. "Student fees cover a large portion of I ming guide will be available soon. Dyvia Kumar '08 who is from the College's expenses. However, with- India says her parents were especial out the, endowment, College-owne- d $29,000X0 ly upset about the increase in fees. businesses, annual gift support from Goode lectures on 4- "When they got the news, my parents alumni, and grant support the $27,000X3 - were even contemplating of. transfer College would .not be ... successful," Philadelphia culture $25XCOX3 ring me out of Wooster," she said. She said Walton. - - Judith Goode, professor of said being an international student also Currently, Wooster's comprehensive if J- J- pology at Temple University and chair complicates her situation, making it fee is at the low end of total cost for stu- of the American Anthropological "increasingly difficult to cope" with dents attending other colleges in the Association Committee on Public tuition hikes. Five Colleges of Ohio. For the 2005-0- 6 Policy, presented the Stieglitz The average Wooster grant (both academic year, Oberlin's fees are at

need-based Memorial Lecture on Tuesday. merit and . aid) to $40,904, Kenyon's are $39,500, Goode's lecture "Neighborhood Wooster's 1,775 students is $14,375, Denison's costs are $37,040 and Ohio This comparative graph shows Wooster to have the lowest Activism and Neoliberalism in according to. Miller. Wesleyan ($35,830) barely edges out comprehensive fee of the Five Colleges of Ohio, according to Philadelphia" drew upon her fieldwork Both Ashley Nard '07 and Michael Wooster ($35,500) at the bottom of the 2004-0- ' the 5 individual college statistics. in that city. She studied the intersec Auerbach '09 have concerns about the bunch. . . tion of class and race in local neigh borhoods as the city goes through major demographic and economic Wooster hosts Global Partners roundtable transitions. In addition to her teaching duties, Emily Alward link between International Education Officer for The Archilbald Bush In the morning, there is to be a group and the Liberal Arts missions of our Foundation and former President of discussion entitled, "Who are we? Goode has written several books on Voice Staff Writer topics related to urban anthropology respective institutions." NAFSA: Association of International What do we do?" Following this talk is and served as the president of Edwards added, "My partners Educators, gave a public lecture enti- a selection of three lectures being held SUNTA (Society for Urban, National The Wooster campus is hosting the organizing this are Marilyn Andrew at tled "International Education and the in the Wooster Inn Guest House. and Transnational Anthropology) and Roundtable for International Student Denison University and Ellen Sayles, at Liberal Arts: An Inextricable Alliance." Marne Ausec, associate director of SANA (Society for Anthropology of Advisors on Feb. 16-1- 8. This program Oberlin. We've been talking about 'Noronha is one of the most well international education at Kenyon North America), both organizations is being sponsored by the Global, doing something like this for. a long known leaders in promoting multicul- College, is presenting a discussion enti- helped found. Partners Project (GLCA, ACM, ACS).' time. Last June, when we found out tural and global perspectives in higher tled, "Supporting Academic Success." The Stieglitz Memorial Lecture, The goal for this weekend of events is that we got funding for the program, education. After studying French liter- This segment will address the ques- established in honor of Martin to "bring International Student aturelanguage at Macalester College tion, "How carl we educate and assist Stieglitz, annually brings a distin Advisors from similar institutions and intercultural communication at the with common academic adjustment guished social scientist to campus. together to share common prob- University of Minnesota, she taught issues, to enhance international student lems, unique solutions, and to create a both in the United States and abroad. success in the classroom?" NATION collegial network among partners ill She has given, workshops on strategic Kevin' Morrison of Earlham and international education," according to planning in international education, Petra Crosby of Carlton College will Cheney shoots friend Global Partners Web site. enrollment management, diversity each be hosting talks during this time Driven by discussion rather than lec training and international recruitment. as well. in hunting outing ture, this program is designed to Noronha is the developer of the The afternoon will host discussion on addresnsthe relationships between municipal reference library for the city "Legal Issues for DSQs at Private WASHINGTON (AP) - Vice Liberal ,i I Arts and International of Minneapolis, coordinator of the Schools" as Well as "Ethical Dilemmas." President Dick Cheney accepted Education. V Third World Institute at the Newman There will be an ambassador's dinner at blame Wednesday for shooting a Karen Edwards, assistant dean and Center in Minneapolis and developer of 6:30 p.m. in the Wooster Inn featuring friend while hunting, but remained director of international student Lii the CommunitySchool Interculfliral cuisine and conversation from the unapologetic about not disclosing the affairs, commented on the weekend's Program within the St. Paul School College's student Ambassadors from June Noronha incident until the next day. activities. "Our basic goal for the district India, Tanzania, Russia, Myanmar, and (Photo courtesy of OPI) Cheney's previous silence on the Roundtable is to encourage networking She remains a key figure in the field Zimbabwe. subject had led some to speculate among International Student Advisors of international higher education. Her Saturday, Feb. 18, will host the final about a possible cover-u-p. at partner institutions - sharing 'best Marilyn and Ellen came to town and lecture was followed by a reception events of the program. Marilyn "You can't blame anybody else," practices" can help us support our stu- we had a blast brainstorming 'hot top- located in the Gault Alumni Center. Andrew of Denison, Karen Edwards of Cheney told Fox News Channel in his dents better," she said. ics' to cover." Today, there are several discussions Wooster, and Ellen Sayles of Oberlin first public comments since the acci "Our more lofty goaf is, perhaps, to Events began Thurs. Feb. 16 when and lectures taking place on campus led will host the final discussion entitled dent "I'm the guy who pulled the trig remind one another of the inextricable June Noronha, Strategic Planning by educators from all over the Midwest. '"How Can We Collaborate?" ger and shot my friend." Cheney admitted he had had a beer at lunch that day but no one was Sutterlin discusses United Nations legitimacy, future drinking during the hunt, leading law enforcement officials to rule out alco of mass destruction. first reform is the establishment of hol as a factor. "Terrorism is one of the most seri- commission for peace building to Cheney hit Harry Whittihgton, 78, ous threats to international peace," mobilize the support and resources of with a round fired from his 28-gau- ge said Sutterlin, quoting the United member-stat-es after the conflict is shotgun while aiming at a covey of Nations' official stance on this new over." Sutterlin said this is very neces- quail. challenge. While the United Nations sary. "In the past, U.N. peace opera- Whittington suffered a heart attack has such a firm resolution against ter- tions have failed because of the U.N.'s on Tuesday connected to the incident. rorism, Sutterlin said they still are inability to stay the course." , He was stabilized and is expected to lacking an adequate definition. ' Another reform is the elimination of make a full recovery. Several attempts have been made, but the United Nations' Commission on Homeland Security an agreement on a definition is still Human Rights. The commission has missing. been in existence since the United acknowledges poor To deal with these new challenges Nations was originally established in "the United Nations must be funda- 1946. "The commission has come handling Katrina mentally reformed," said Sutterlin. under disrepute because of member- of Annan established a council to deter- ship," said Sutterlin. He said member WASHINGTON (AP) - Homeland mine reforms for the United Nations. states like Cuba, China and Saudi Security Secretary Michael Chertoff The council came up with 101 recom- Arabia, who have committed serious acknowledged Wednesday that mendations for reform, including human rights offenses in the past, delayed aid and fumbled coordination establishing a definition of threat. "A should not be allowed on the commis- led the federal response to Hurricane norm to provide guidelines of any use sion. In its place, the U.N. is moving Katrina falling short of providing of force would give all nations a guide toward establishing a member restrict- immediate help to the Gulf Coast. and limitation for resorting to force." ed Human Rights council. A House panel' released a report on He goes on to state that Annan's The third reform that is going into the same day, concluding that damage, attempt to reform the United Nations effect is to prevent genocide and suffering and death could have been was ignored by the U.N. Summit in crimes against humanity. With this lessened had the government respond New York City last September. reform, Sutterlin said, "the Security ed more urgently to Katrina. Sutterlin was the guest lecturer for Tuesday's Great Decisions Sutterlin explained there are only Council may intervene militarily if the :n: .. i "There are many lapses that lecture, the fourth in the series. The lecture addressed the two permissible grounds to go to war sialic.. is unwuiing iu uu so. occurred, and I've certainly spent a lot in the U.N. charter. These grounds are "Prevention of genocide takes prece- legitimacy of current U.N. peace operations in place, quest- of time personally, probably since last "action against threat or aggression, dence over sovereignty." This reform in fall, thinking about things that might ioning the relevancy of such policies the future (Photo by endorsed by the Security Council, and is in response to the U.N.'s lack of have been done differently," Chertoff Mac Buehler). self defense against armed attack." action during mass genocides in

said. He also called the hurricane "one The U.S.-U.- K. invasion of Iraq was not Rwanda and Bosnia. of the most difficult and traumatic Laura McHugh Nations' Security Council. sanctioned by the United Nations. "Things could get worse at the of life." Sutterlin worked for thirteen "The United States' threat- U.N.," said experiences my Chief Staff Writer years actions Sutterlin, "but they could in the United Nations as both director ened the collective in Compiled by Lizzy Druga concept of unity . certainly get better." Sutterlin believes of the political affairs division and the United Nations," said Sutterlin. the Security Council is functioning J On(Tuesday, James Sutterlin, author, director of the executive office of With the United States' actions more effectively now then it ever has In the Feb. 10 issue, page 8, Sports United Nations Studies Distinguished Secretary-Gener- al Javier Perez de towards Iraq and their implementation and is hopeful about the future. reported that Tom Port would be rec- Fellow and former member of the U.N. Cuellar. of a policy of preemptive defense Marc Blecher will give the next ognized for Senior Day, but actually Secretariat, gave the fourth lecture in "The U.N. has reached a fork in the Sutterlin said, "the United Nations Great Decisions Lecture. Professor of " meant to report Joe Agler's recogni- Wooster's Great Decisions series enti- road," he said, quoting current could become irrelevant" politics and East Asian Studies at tion. A Sports editor erred. tled, "Whither the UN?" In his lec- Secretary-Gener- al Kofi Annan. "The While he said Annan's attempts to Oberlin College, Blecher will discuss Though we at the Voice strive for ture, Sutterlin discussed the repercus- U.N. is facing daunting challenges that reform the United Nations were "Will China Democratize - and Should perfection, we sometimes fall short sions of the United States' invasion of have taken on new dimensions since ignored at the U.N. Summit, Sutterlin It?" The lecture will be at 7:30 p.m. on' Please send all corrections to Iraq on the International community September 11th." These new chal- outlined three high profile reform Tuesday, Feb. 21, in Gault Recital Hall voicewooster.edu. and the legitimacy of the United lenges include terrorism and weapons measures being put into effect. The in Scheide. section . Editors: Voice A Tuesday, Christopher Beck February 21 Katie Foulds v lewpomts 3 The Wooster Voice The College of Wooster's Student Newspaper Since 1883

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. OUR VIEW Parking policies need Reaction to cartoons unjustified Violent protest against West sending wrong message to be better enforced The rights to freedom of speech denouncing the Danish government They are merely redirecting the and freedom of the press are much are misguided. anger over the cartoon to settle Wooster is similar to other small there are avenues the College could cherished and vigorously protected What is most appalling, though, is scores with Western powers that colleges in many ways. We have com-parable pursue to combat the parking prob- aspects of American society. that instead of protesting peacefully, actually had nothing to do with it. facilities, student bodies and, lems on our campus. Similar rights exist in much of radical Muslims have destroyed several President Pervez Musharraf of unfortunately, we also have a problem First off, enforcement of parking Europe and in Danish embassies, burned Danish flags, Pakistan said that the newspaper that with a lack of parking space. Anyone policies could increase. Students $t most demo- and thrown rocks and firebombs. printed that cartoon was "being total- who parks on campus or has ridden the College who buy parking passes cratic coun- -. Condoleezza Rice was correct ly oblivious to the consequences for along with someone trying to park pay a seemingly exorbitant amount of tries around when she said, "Everybody under- the world, for world peace and har- "on campus has run into problems money for a space, one that should be the world. stands that there's a sense of outrage, mony." The cartoon was offensive with finding a parking spot at one guaranteed if the proper fee is paid. Back in Sept that these cartoons were inappropri- and inappropriate but that does not time or another. Delinquents who park either with- 2005, cartoons ate in the Muslim world, but you give anyone the right to kill and Many times, students find that out parking passes or outside their depicting the don't need to express your outrage by destroy. Instead of halting the vio- there no available are parking spots assigned parking zone should be bnanfrederico Prophet going out and burning down lence of radicals in his country, in their assigned region. In this case, alerted of their delinquency with Mohammed, embassies . . . You express your out- Musharraf is simply redirecting

they can find parking in another lot. parking tickets and tow-awa- ys. including one rage peacefully." blame. Moderate Muslim leaders The other serious situation is when a If the College began towing vehi- of him with a bomb as his turban, The violence was at first limited to need to stand up and denounce the student cannot find an open space cles on a regular basis to combat the appeared in a Danish newspaper. Danish targets but is now directed violence. anywhere on campus. , parking problem, perhaps those who The cartoons got little attention against other Western countries, The cartoon implied that Muslims f Part of the problem lies in the park illegally on campus would cease then, but only recently have sparked most of which had nothing to do are violent, and by remaining silent, number of parking spaces on campus to do so. violent protests in the Middle East. with the cartoons. Embassies of they are actually adding legitimacy to there are, quite simply, not enough Second, the College could hire Muslims view any depiction of other countries have been targeted, a Western stereotypes. Malaysia's ispaces for the number of people who pore staff to police parking. In Mohammed as sacrilege and the fact German was kidnapped, and an Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad

have Cars. . ;--- ,- cities, there are often city employees '. that he was portrayed as a terrorist Italian Christian priest was killed in Badawi said that, "The demonization ' V ( The dilemma' is'a result of the fact whose sole job' is to regulate parking. bomber only'added insult' to injury. Turkey. Radicals threatened more . of Islam and the viMdatiori of is ' ' that there not enough space to If the College were to hire someone . In most Western political philoso- kidnappings and killings against Muslims, there is ho denying, is build more spaces. Some would assert to walk on foot constantly regulating phy, the right to create and publish Westerners. widespread within mainstream that a parking garage is the solution, parking, perhaps the problems having such a cartoon is freedom of speech. The violence shifted rapidly from Western society."

anti-Weste- but one of the most attractive fea- to do with parking would decrease. While I'll agree 'that the cartoons anti-Dani- sh to rn. In Iran Unfortunately these stereotypes tures of Wooster is the amount of Again, students pay a large fee for were offensive and in bad taste, the some Protesters are calling the news- are indeed widespread and images of

open green space. parking, and the money they pay . authors and the newspaper had every paper a Zionist agent its government radical Islamic violence against

i anti-Jewi- Adding an unsightly monstrosity should be actively used to ensure that right to publish them. is now looking for sh car- Westerners only fuels that stereo- to our campus is surely not appealing they will be guaranteed a spot in Unfortunately much of the Muslim toons to print in retaliation. Not type. Moderate Muslims need to o those in the college community their region. world is unfamiliar with this right, many in the Muslim world read stand up, denounce the violence and who do not have to struggle to find If the College allows students to and held the Danish government Danish newspapers. So the fact that show Islam as a peaceful rejigion. iparking spaces. have cars on campus and charges responsible for its publication. The such hate spread so quickly against The problem of lacking adequate them for parking passes, they should Danish government does not own the the Danes and then again against the Brian is a regular columnist for the space in which to park is not one be more mindful of helping students newspaper and is not responsible for West and Israel means radical Islamic Voice. He can be reachedfor com- with an immediate solution. However, find reasonable parking. its content. Protesters' slogans leaders were fanning the flames. ment at bfrederico09wooster.edu. College conrniitting manslaughter against Afiicana studies Professor of Africana Studies says his department needs morefaculty to survive

Teaching is an honor and privilege the department," in the words of one act of "criminal negligence." What is the eyes of the Vice-Presid- ent for I prefer to think they just don't and, like Hayden Schilling, I feel student. It is said that they want to more "negligent" (or "criminal," for Academic Affairs, had a greater realize the gravity of the situation. blessed that I am able to do it. As a destroy the department by prevent- that matter) than reducing course "need." It is not my place to contra- That's why, more than anything else, visiting assistant professor in the ing students from having the faculty offerings in, and failing to hire faculty dict this assertion. this editorial is simply a way of say- Africana they need. They hope Africana pro- for, a department whose student pop-- I am not in the position to assess ing that, as a department, we've 'I I Studies fessors will grow institutional need. reached our "limit."

slave-turned-abolitio- Department, I tired of denied At present, there is only one tenured profes- - But I do know that As the former nist am expected to requests for addition same department Frederick Douglass taught the teach six cours- ai faculty and, finally, sor in the Department of Africana Studies and launched a search world, "Power concedes nothing for a without demand. has. es and super- in Visiting It never It vise six I.S. raCentg two women of color on faculty the entire Assistant never will." By now, our "demandY" projects (5 sen- The school "wants College!'' Professor this year. should be clear. The brilliant and elo- ior) this year io kui me depart Maybe one of quent Ted Williams used to say, michaelralph no easy ment, on the sly," according to one ulation has grown in size? By 1985, a those positions is simply designed to "There's no limit to what you can task. Still, more non-maj- or. I definitely understand few short years after Josephine fill a void for someone who will be on accomplish as long as you don't care than my concern for the strain of where this idea comes from, although Wright (the current department leave next year. Still, it seems, while who gets the credit." this load, I am wondering what will I find it hard to say what the Chair) joined the department, there they may well have two new faces on . And, of course, he's right. But if happen when I am not here next year. President or VP for Academic Affairs were three women of color tenured faculty next year, Africana will not we keep growing in our number of True, Charles Peterson will be really wants to do with Africana in the department of Africana have any. students without receiving any more back to assume his teaching and Studies. I know what they haven't Studies, four tenured professors of After the Africana Studies depart- faculty, what can our students "do" to administrative responsibilities. But done: provided more faculty. But I color, in all, in that department alone. ment is dead and buried, all the fulfill their academic aspirations? the Africana Studies Department has can't say what is motivating them. At At present, there is only one forensic scientists in the world won't We don't care who gets the credit, experienced dramatic growth; we the same time, I don't even think it tenured professor in the Department be able to bring it back. The South we just want more faculty so our of Africana Studies and two women African journalist and student activist majors can as they might say in "But if we keep growing in our number of of color on faculty in the entire Steve Biko insisted that "the limits of African American vernacular College! There are various ways to tyrants are prescribed by the English "get their study on." -- students without receiving any more faculty, address this problem. Most obviously, endurance of those whom they fund opprdss," but I would hate to think Ralph is the John Garber vhat can our students 'do' to fulfill their aca- the College could a senior Professor Professor in Africana Studies. the College of Wooster is "oppress- Drushal Visiting Assistant Professor demic aspirations." The institution could also request ing" the Africana Studies department in the Department of Africana funding from philanthropic organiza- faculty and it's students (Haven't we Studies. He can be reached for com- how have more majors and minors matters: the department will still die tions that have provided gifts to this been through enough already?). ment at mralphwooster.edu. than at any time in recent history. a slow death if it doesn't get what it institution and others in the Yet at the same time, our department needs to survive. past. Beyond that, the College of The Voice welcomes letters to the ediion is facing a course reduction, meaning So, more than murder, I think Wooster could benefit from programs less courses will be offered next year manslaughter is the appropriate term like CSMP (the Consortium for a Letters cannot exceed 350 words in length and must arrive in recent history. for what is happening. Manslaughter, Strong Minority Presence), which than at any time to the Voice by 5 p.m. on the Monday before Friday publication. And our many requests for additional according to one definition, is "the provides students who are finishing All letters must be signed and include information. faculty have been denied or, worse, unlawful killing of a human being their Ph.D.'s with a teaching fellow- contact ignored altogether. without malice or premeditation, ship at one of its member universi- In addition, the Voice reserves the right to edit and hold letters. dis- Many who sympathize with our either expressed or implied," this ties. The Africana Studies Please send letters via e-m- ail to voiceviewpointswoost-er.ed- u from which for such a fel- situation believe the President of the tinguishes it murder, Department's request C-31- Letters can also be sent by hard mail to 87, The Vice-Presid- College and ent of requires "malicious intent." low this year was denied. Instead the Jf poster Voice, College Wooster, Wooster, OH Academic Affairs are out to "sabotage In other words, manslaughter is an award went to a department who, in of 44691. T T Section Editors: Tuesday, Justine McCullough February 21 voice Melissa Simmelink 4 Assistant Editor: F.eatures Gillian Helwig Passion for photography propels Matt Dilyard's career Erik Shilling and O 71 Caroline Hotra Voice Staff

"You meet incredible people at Dilyard, Wooster," Matt campus S - - f .- . ,, photographer said. "We bring in folks that are pretty amazing." Dilyard has been at the College for

more than 15 years as their sole full-time photographer. Among other things, he shoots for Wooster magazine, the College's Web site (including most of the sports photography) and for many public relations needs. Some of his work, on occasion, has appeared in the Voice. Dilyard grew up in Wooster until

six-year-- age six, when his family moved to Photography runs in the family; Dilyard's old snapped "You can feel the Wooster experience oozing from it," Srnithville. "As a youngster," Dilyard this shot of Dad in action (Photo by Spencer Dilyard). Dilyard said of "PiperBlur" (Photo by Matt Dilyard). aid, "we used to do brazen things, "The Daily Record was my 'college.' tion at Oberlin College, Dilyard photos can be touched up in steal cheese at the Coccia House," career, however. Sam Shelley, a for- It was just complete, dropped on your jumped at the opportunity. PhotoShop. which he now counts as a favorite mer photography teacher at the head, -- photojournalism." emerging into - "I was gonna maybe spend three, . .. As a photographer, he has seen a, restaurant. school, was "very, very influential." five-years at the College and then lot of change in production of Under the tutelage of a relative, "He was so malleable and cool Despite being his "dream job," the look at another he images. With this of digital pho- Dilyard began shooting photos. "The about things. I said, 'Well, we oughta maybe newspaper," age grind of newspaper photography for said. tography he has learned to pay more typical thing where an uncle had a do a photojournalism course.' And Dilyard eventually became more of a Yet, more than 15 years later, he's attention to image quality. Newsprint . camera and I picked it up that way," most teachers would say, 'Nah, we burden than a blessing. "That's a still here. "You make compromises," is more forgiving than magazine he said. can't do that.' He said, 'Well, if you tough, tough job, On May 4, 1970, national guards- can find a textbook we'll do it.'" spreads. newspaper shoot- - "The Daily Record was my 'college.' It was just "Having to men shot and killed four students at After high school, Dilyard got a job ers, shoot for a Kent State University. Dilyard was at The Daily Record, while simulta- complete, dropped on your head, emerging into There's stuff at magazine cover seven-years-ol- d. The famous John neously attending the University of Christmas. You're is com- - Filo photograph of the incident was Akron, a formal education that didn't photojournalism. just a never off. It's real- PletelydifTerent part of what "inspired me to go into last too long. Mah Dilyard ly hard to have a thl"g-Yo- u have photojournalism," Dilyard said. "I got cut loose at this newspaper, Campus Photographer family with those to - Smithville High School was where and" it was fun, until my grades sort be just lron- kinds of hours. , clad in your his hobby blossomed into a potential of plummeted," Dilyard recalls. But There's a lot of pressure in that job he noted. Yet, "I like the people the technique," Dilyard said. and the money's not very good. It's best. The diversity of the people is Dilyard's style is unique. He likes hard to stay healthy," he said. very, very cool." to shoot sports because it brings the A involv- grisly shooting accident His biggest challenge, after more rush back from when he was a photo-journalist. thirteen-year-ol- ing two ds in than, a decade, is still keeping things "I gravitate more toward Wooster was eventually the tipping fresh. The emergence of digital pho- the sports because it's real. ... they point for Dilyard to start seeking a tography equipment in the last ten are .not posing for you. They are less stressful job. "I was two blocks years has been "huge. I originally doing their thing," he said. Working away," he recalled. "And I got there proclaimed that it would never, ever here at the College poses new chal- way, way too early. ... I didn't come work, but I'm glad I was wrong," he lenges. "People are doing something back with many photos. That added.Whereas, in the early "90s, really incredibly visually and then caused some problems in the news- Dilyard was still working out of a once you are there, they stiffen up and room, like it was a failure, but I didn't darkroom, he now shoots more than start doing things they wouldn't nor- feel like a failure, exactly." After four gigabytes of photos per baskets mally do. That's hard to make people going to the hospital, Dilyard came ball game, editing them digitally on a relax and trust you."

back the ,and . , tot newsroom, "he . . i M PowerMac. Where does he see himself in If v thought, 'I'm not sure this is some Ten years ago, "when shooting bas- another 10 to 15 years? While he I This photo, "Incoming," won second nationwide in a 1985 thing want to do, or could do." ketball, manually focusing was really, -- concedes that that's hard to predict, When the College's then campus really hard to do. It gave you a sense . "the good things about Wooster just NPPA competition (Photo by Matt Dilyard). . photographer left for a full-time posi- - of craft," he said. Now, many of his keep happening."

Grooming, gratuities: modern manners as timeless accessories As someone who has only been bly think her outfit is attractive. Public Displays of Affection general advice on thank-yo- u notes despite the stuffy conventions of alive for two decades, life 50 years Vanderbilt had similar ideas on the If you've ever been to the that still rings true today. 1950s etiquette, we still value some ago seems very difFerent from life subject. . Underground on Friday night, you "No one expects more than a few of the same ideas behind the rules, today. Advances in technology can "Any woman less bony than a shad know that people aren't shy about words, but they should sound sincere Plus, I now know what to wear if account for a lot of the differences looks ridiculous in a bra-to- p said. bathing making out in public nowadays. As . and really appreciative," she I'm invited duck hunting during between the 1950s and now, but suit and one that doesn't at least far as PDA goes, use some discretion. All in all, it was nice to see that courtship. "celeb-sty- there have also partly cover her thighs," she said. Canoodling le on the been huge changes I Ar:;.:.r.iCu!-:3ToTi;pIn- Personally, don't know what a beach is usually acceptable as long as 3 in standards of shad is and I don't think I would con- you're not close to other people.

behavior. one-piece knee-leng- m sider wear a with th Sucking face in restaurants or Although some etiquette practices never go out of style, tipping standards

Thinking about shorts make ate attached. stores, on the other hand, can are subject to change. Tipping.org provides up-to-d- guidelines for tipping

lead me to ent this pre-pubesc- - Her point, however, is clear, you look like the cou- in today s world. old-ti- skim some eti despite the me lingo: Know ple locking braces outside Hot gillianhelwig of quette books in the 16-- what looks good on you. Topic at the county mall. Leave 20 to the waiter. For large parties, leave at least 20. from the 10-1- library Don't be embarrassed if your body Not attractive. Bartenders should receive 5 of the bill. (Tipfrom tlwfeatures editors: '50s and from today. sur- It was no isn't perfect; no one's is. Although PDA standards were leaving a larger tipfor tie f.,l d: iu ensures great scrvue all night!) prise that there were obvious differ- Just be sure that if you want to obviously different in the 1950s, Tip taxi drivers 15 of tin: fare. ences in content. make a polished impression, pick Vanderbilt gave what 'I think is a At a salon, leave 15 to the stylist and $1-- 2 for the person who washes youij Proper attire for duck-shooting clothes that are flattering to your timeless explanation of how to deal hair. references outings, to "courtship", shape, whatever it may be. with kissing in public. Leave $1-- 5 for pizza delivery, depending on distance and size of order. and rules for hand kissing were "If you feel like kissing out of real among the important subjects in Grooming affection and pleasure at seeing Want more inform.:;ncnt::; j:tt3? Check out soma cf these "Amy Vanderbilt's Complete Book of Personal grooming is an area that someone, go ahead, so long as you resources zJ.:.':.3 tl VVocctor cr.d on the Internet: Etiquette" from 1957.' can really make or break a first avoid too public a display of your Despite these seemingly archaic impression and convey an attitude of emotions," she said. Special Collections however, I was surprised to topics, professionalism in everyday life. Good call. I really don't want to The Special Collections in the Andrews Library is home to the Mother, Homd see that many of the underlying 1 These days, however, foregoing some witness you feeling small and fragile and leaven Collection, a group of sources about advice and etiquette througl ideas for etiquette have remained the aspects of grooming can convey a in someone's gentle embrace at the the years same oyer the past 50 years. specific style, according to Ford. grocery store. Etiquette Dinners I what found about 3-p- Here's out "For men, straggly hair with a The Alumni Office offers this free, art series at the Wooster Inn to help crucial matters etiquette, two-da- y T-sh-irt Thank-Yo- u some of beard, jeans and a Notes seniors learn the dos and don'ts of certain social engagements after graduation, past and present: has the American rugged, oh, so Even today, thank-yo- u notes are a EtiquetteIIeII.com eti- handsome Brad Pitt look," she says. really important part of proper Find tips on good etiquette as well as horror stories of flagrant faux pas Style "But remember who and. where you quette. Personally, when I receive EtiquetteGrrls.com According to Charlotte Ford, are this image won't take you to those pre-printed "Dear (blank), "Somewhere, Someone is Wearing a Tube Top in Church." author of the 2001 book "21st the office." Thank you for the (blank)" cards, I This Web site puts a humorous twist on modern day etiquette Century Etiquette," style is an indi- Vanderbilt gives somewhat harsh- feel like the sentiment isn't quite

vidual concept and the most impor- er advice on the subject. genuine. The same thing goes for e-ma- iled tant thing is to feel comfortable with "The husband who gives himself a thank-you- s. 2004-200- 5 SURVIVOR SYSTEM e-m- SUPPORT your chosen look. There are, howev- shaving holiday on a day at home is "Send an ail as opposed to a

er, certain ways of dressing that look in the same class as the wife who hand-written letter only as a last A group of faculty and staff who available unprofessional. doesn't put on her make-u-p or take resort," says Ford. art to confidentially assist survivors of, or those who know survivors of sexual assault. For "If there's one thing I'd like to get her hair out of curlers until after- The example of a thank-yo- u note assistance contact across to many of the women out noon," she said. in Vanderbilt's book was a little dif- there, skin tight is not sexy when I was a bit miffed by her comments ferent from something you would Nancy Anderson Longbrake Ext 2319 you have a belly," says Ford. about make-u- p, considering I often typically see today. MaryBader Kauktl29A ill-fitt- Ext 2357 According to the author, ing don't bother to put it on until 7 p.m. "My dear Mrs. Goodrich, We have Heather Fitz Gibbon Kauke7 Ext 2371 clothes present a sloppy appearance, There is an underlying message in always wanted to see your estate in PamFrese KaukeS Ext 2256 which can detract from your profes- her statement, however, when you the peony season and so enjoyed your DiannaKardulias The Lilly House Ext 2301 sionalism. overlook antiquated ideas about invitation last Tuesday, especially as ' Carroll Meyer Westminster Church Ext. 2208 Think Mariah Carey squeezing curlers. It is not socially acceptable you served cocktails in your really

ill-groom- into a sequined tube top at the to be ed, and that there are lovely garden. . ." Students may also contact the CohVgt counselors it Ext 2319 or a Grammys; It's hard to consider her negative ramifications for having Obviously, you don't have to write Campus Minister at Ext 2602. To report an assault contact the Wooster as a serious artist when you're more copious amounts of unsightly body anything this formal nowadays. City Police at 911 (emergencies) or J30-264433- 3, or Security at Ext 2590. busy considering how she can possi fur or for n it brushing your teeth. Even so, Vanderbilt had some good section editors: Tuesday, Vanessa Lange a Voice February 21 Elizabeth Weiss Arts 5 Play explores money and morals ceaniTDf.Gft Sons" is a period piece that parallels James Frey: does truth matter? today's world because it discusses issues of war and taking advantage of When I first heard the accusations When I read James Frey's "A other people's misfortunes. It also that James Frey "exaggerated" parts Million Little Pieces," last September, deals with the situation of struggling of his bestselling memoir, "A Million I didn't think much of it. I was an to move on with life in spite of past Little Pieces," I thought "So what?" insomniac, binging through memoirs mistakes. " We all exaggerate a little bit when Nick Flynn's "Another Bullshit Huston-Findle- y departed from the- we talk about our lives. It's hard not Night In Suck City" and Augusten atre department tradition in casting to. But then I read the Smoking Gun Burroughs' "Running With Scissors"

non-students in the production. report and real- among them "While it is unusual, when we chose ized that Frey did- with, great frequen- the play we knew that it was neces- n't just "exagger- cy and hunger, sary," she said. . ate" a few hoping to ward off Specifically, the lead role of Joe things he made 3 sleeplessness one Keller is played by Richard Figge, stuff up. He did- .r page at a time. The professor emeritus of German and n't spend three vanessatange erikshilling point is, though, ' " ; did- . "Pieces" Kate Keller (Joe's wife) is played by months in jail; he , , Frey's Sara Patton, vice president of devel- didn't hit a cop with his car; he was- -, n't register much on my radar screen: opment. Sixth grader Thomas Fitz-Gibbo- n, n't at all involved with the car acci- its prose seemed slight and unambi- the son of sociology profes- dent that killed Melissa Sanders; and tious, its story of addiction recovery sor Heather Fitz-Gibbo- n, joins the he most likely didn't receive a root was riddled with cliches, and its nar- cast as Bert. canal without any anesthetics. All cissistic tone was wholly unwelcome. The other roles are pfayed by these incidents in Frey's memoir are Then Frey became famous by way

Wooster students. Alex Gauvin '08 pure fiction. of Oprah. All of the sudden, an ex-Clevela- nder

plays Chris Keller and Kieran Welsh-Philli- ps I really have no patience for this and ex-Deniso- nian was a '07 is Ann Deever. kind of deliberate deception of the millionaire. Frey rode the wave of The student cast also includes public. Frey knew he was not telling instant fame and fortune loudly, giv- Noah Lyons '09 as George Deever; the truth. He wrote in the new ing interviews and becoming an inspi-

Patrick Midgley '07 as Dr. Jim author's note added to the book that ration to millions of stay-at-home Bayliss; Rachel Feola '08 as Sue "memoir allows the writer to work moms. Bayliss; Nicholas Weiss '09 as Frank from memory instead of from a strict Then, the other shoe dropped. The Lubey; and Tess Burgler '09 as Lydia journalistic or historical standard. It Smoking Gun, an investigative Web Lubey. is about impression and feeling, about site, revealed in the first week of Alex Gauvin '08, Kieran Welsh-Philli- ps '07 and Patrick The cast truly works together as individual recollection." Yes, James, January that Frey fabricated substan- Midgley '07 rehearse for "All My Sons," an Arthur Miller play an ensemble," Huston-Findl- ey said. that is right. But you don't remem- tial portions of "Pieces," and finally, tackling questions about choice and its consequences The show opens next Friday, Feb. ber spending three months in jail; if not more than three weeks ago, Frey (Photo by Andy Maloney). 24 and runs two consecutive week- you do, then there are some more was the first member of Oprah's ends with performances on Fridays, serious issues going on here than we Book Club to be officially and publicly Erin Cook along with his partner made money Saturdays and Sundays. thought. Using the excuse that he excommunicated. Voice Staff Writer off of WWII by selling airplane All performances begin at 8: 1 5 p.m., was working from memory and not Public outrage ensued, and Frey, at parts. When their faulty cylinder with the exception of the Sunday recorded documents does not explain least in the court of public opinion, Almost exactly a year ago the heads become the cause of death for matinee on Feb. 26, which starts at 3 the amount of fiction in Frey's book. was guilty on all counts charged. His American theater community last one 2 1 American pilots, his partner is sent p.m. Tickets are free for students, It's pretty hard to dispute that books, however, remain top sellers,

of its greatest playwrights. On Feb. to prison while Keller barely escapes . while general admission is $9. Frey lied and that that was an irre- leaving open the question of whether

1 1, 2005, Arthur Miller died of heart the sentence. Keller's two sons are Admission for non-Woos- ter students sponsible thing to do. The question Frey has, in fact, not outsmarted us failure, leaving behind a body of work 'also sent to war; one is currently miss- and senior citizens is $6? becomes, then, what about the book? all. that explored the darker side of the ing, and the other has returned and Tickets can be requested at the box Despite Frey's actions, is the book Some conclusions can be drawn American dream, often through the wants to marry his missing brother's office, located in Freedlander Theatre. still a valid piece of literature, one pretty quickly: First, all evidence indi- institution of the family. fiancee. While "All My Sons" is the last that can help and inspire people to cates dude made a lot of stuff up. This month, the theatre department According to .Huston-Findle- y, the department play of the 2005-200- 6 overcome addiction? Originally marketing the book as a will present Miller's 1947 play 'All play explores one man's choice season, the Spring Dance Concert will Some people continue to stand by novel should have been a red flag to My Sons." Directed by Assistant between money and morals and his be performed April 6 to 8 in Frey's book because it has helped the publishers involved, including the Professor of Theatre Shirley Huston- -. struggle to understand how we are Freedlander Theatre. For more infor- people and that's all that really mat- reputable Nan Talese, but apparently Findley, the play revolves around the responsible to the world. mation, visit www.wooster.eduthe- - ters. But the problem with ,his is they were willing to accent Frey at life of Joe Keller.an average man who Like many of Miller's plays, ''All My ' atre or call the box office at ext. 2241. that the book helped peopl&because his word without closer investigation."" tKey thought it was true. While fic- Further investigation, Iftfthe Internet V-da-y production addressed violence tion can be inspiring to people, it's and elsewhere, reveals this passive the knowledge that somebody actual attitude toward the facts to be com- "The Vagina Monologues" is an inte- "Lots of it is funny," she said, "But ly succeeded at doing what you're mon industry practice, to the conster- Molly Lehman gral part of the V-D- ay movement. it's serious, too, and some of the trying to do that is most inspiring. nation of not only Oprah, but mil- Writer Staff V-D- ay is an organization founded monologues are very poignant." Granted, Frey did recover from his lions of readers. It was not all pink hearts, cheap by a group of feminists, Eve Ensler The Wooster performance featured addictions and I respect him for that. My question is: why is the truth so candy and fat babies shooting arrows. among them, that seeks to end vio- about twenty female students doing However, all the details, events and important to people? While some- The Women's Resource Center took lence against girls and women. selected monologues. The women all circumstances surrounding this story thing packaged as a memoir should Valentine's Day to a new level with its According to their Web site, volunteered their time to be a part of of addiction and recovery are fabri- indeed be at least based on true annual performance of "The Vagina www.vday.org, "V-D- ay is an organized the performance. cated, which really changes the whole events, does the discovery of untruth- Monologues" on Saturday. response against violence toward Katherine Brausch '08 was especial- essence of the story. And while I fulness somehow invalidate the read- The Vagina Monologues is an women." ly excited about the performance. "I think it's great that Frey's book er's initial emotional reactions to a episodic play written by feminist play- The organization centers its activi- saw it the play about three years ago helped people recover from addic- - given book? Don't those emotional wright Eve Ensler, who interviewed ties each year around Feb. 14, dubbed and ever since, I've wanted to do it tions, their inspiration was based on a reactions remain authentic? 200 women in 1996 and put their sto- "V-Da-y" by the organization. The "V" because it's a fantastic show," she said. lie. Frey's rejection of the 12-step The revelation that Frey's book was ries into monologue form. in the name stands for "Valentine," Brausch will be acting in two of the program may have worked for the largely fabricated alienated many "It's a compilation of different sto- "Vagina" and "Victory," signifying the monologues: "Reclaiming Cunt" and real Frey, but could it have worked readers. Yet Frey's consciousness will ries about different women," said Kory link between love and respect among "The Flood." for someone coming from the same remain familiar to a whole other por- Sutherland '06, president of the women and the fight to protect other With the kind of material that was circumstances as the fictional Frey? tion of readers. And for them, life will

WRC. She co-directed the show along women from cruelty. Hundreds of presented, both Sutherland and It's hard to say, but I can only imag- go on. That is to say, learning the lies with Liz Miller '07 along with the performances of "The Vagina Brausch were expecting a reaction ine how those who took great stock of an author should not necessarily help of Melanie Walsh '08. Monologues" are given around this from the campus community. in the truth of Frey's story might be make readers feel like their initial, Each story in the play deals with a time each year, with the benefits going "I hope that the play brings affected by his deception. After all, if positive, visceral reactions to the book different aspect of fiuninism and towards women who have been the awareness to some issues," said he lied about some things, what can are somehow invalidated. People don't women's bodies, with topics such as victims of viojence. Sutherland. "I think it's good to open he be trusted on? read books for facts; they read books love, relationships, sex, orgasms, mas- "V-D- ay is a catalyst: By raising up and talk more about sexuality, vio- Knowing what we know now, it's to find some sense of familiarity. turbation, rape and violence. money and consciousness, it will unify lence and people's own bodies." hard to see how Frey's book has Unlike Frey's book, you don't see The play continues to grow from and strengthen existing anti-violence Brausch agreed. There's a lot of much of any real value. I admit that Almanacs on the Times' bestseller year to year as more stories are added efforts," states its Web site. information about feminism," she said. I haven't read the entire book, but lists.

far-reach- in order to keep the material current "Triggering ing awareness, "It's good to know about your body." from what I have read, I'd say that The outrage of the readers who did and relevant. This year, monologues it will lay the groundwork for new Thetwo performances took place at pretty much the only thing that "A feel cheated says more about our soci- have been added that deal with Iraq, educational, protective, and legislative the College Underground on Saturday, Million Little Pieces" had going for it ety's obsession with the truth than it Pakistan and the massacre of women endeavors throughout the world." Feb. 18 at 7 and 9 p.m. was that it was a true story. It could does about the merits of truths or in Juarez, Mexico. According to Sutherland, the play All proceeds from the event are slat- n't even get published as a novel, as untruths in memoir. Maybe this

Aside from being an award-winning itself is alternately hilarious, blunt ed to be contributed to women Frey first marketed it, which should obsession with truth has something to play (it won an Obie Award in 1997), and emotional. through the V-D- ay Foundation. tell us something right away. Some do with the transparent fakery that of the events (again, a root canal surrounds us: reality TV shows cam- without anesthetics?) are so unbeliev- ouflaging themselves as authentic, able that as fiction they would have political lies (and the lying liars that GLCA poet Dana Roeser gives reading of her work seemed over-the-to- p. Not to mention tell them), and steroids and corked Frey's style was only tolerable bats in baseball. And maybe it's a Poet Dana Roeser gave a because readers thought it was the zero-su- m game: as people feel increas- reading of her poetry this unadulterated, raw flow of WQrds ingly lied to, the need for something directly from the author's solid to grab on to becomes increas- past Wednesday, Feb. 15, streaming memory onto the page. Once that ingly powerful. The numbers, in an in Luce formal lounge. honesty and rawness is gone, what's unscientific way, bear this out: memoir Roeser, the recipient of the left but a Denison frat boy who obvi- sales in the past decade hare skyrock- 2005 GLCA New Writer's ously skipped too many English eted. Award for Poetry, is current- classes so he could get high? In an abstract sense, then, Frey's We make exceptions for such flaws fakery is insignificant, but, at a more ly on a tour of the GLCA col- when we read memoirs because we practical level, it appears very impor- included leges. Her reading don't expect everyone who has an tant. Many ex-addicts, including the pieces from her collection of important story to tell to also be a music critic Seth Mnookin, argue that poetry, "Beautiful Motion," great writer. And Frey did have an by faking a completely individualized as well as from her upcom- important story to tell, he just chose recovery, Frey is steering current not to tell it. The of the aver- addicts down the is ing book. In addition to story wrong path. That age suburban kid who develops a to say, by suggesting that treatment Wednesday's reading, drug and alcohol problem is just as programs are useless, Frey has dam- Roeser met with students important as any other. Had Frey aged the chances of those addicts and visited professor Dan rtally written his memoir, instead of who do identify with Frey's con- Bourne's Advanced a bad novel, perhaps his story could sciousness of ever seeking meaningful have made Fictional Writing class a difference for people treatment. So, get addicted, get better, dealing with the same issues he was and write a memoir. You could be on (Photo by Karin Johnson). really struggling with. Oprah. 6 Tuesday, February 21, 2006 The Wooster Voice Fair or freezing: five feats of fabulous February fashion Ahh, February. That merciless month of fickle freezes and tricky thaws. She lures hopeful college students outdoors with deceptive sunlight then pelts them with muddy misery. A bitter wind! A sudden hailstorm! A wintry mix to slash at the cheeks, nip at the nose, and reduce freshly straightened hair to wretched frizz! And of course, February is the month of our "person-on-the-stre- et" winter fashion she-dev- spread. But what does this il offer on the day the photos are to be Jaken? Balmy breezes, the brave chirp of a lone robin and a high of 53. So much for But winter. my photographer and I do not despair. "on-your-to- For February fashion is really a thing unto itself. No other month demands such an es" approach to dressing or poses such a cash-strapp- challenge to dressing well. ed How does a college student prioritize his or her dry cleaning when February requires a pea coat one day and a blazer the next? Not to mention the puffy vest? Fortunately, we'found five students willing to take a break from the Lowry lunch rush to talk to us about their feats of February fashion. Having exceeded the limits of tolerable alliteration in the headline, I turn it over to them. Liz Weiss (Photos by Karin Johnson)

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. Alex caught our eye with his flashy Marisa was wearing the puffy vest, Julie was a burst of color on a pale Michelle and Lucy are a fierce fash- Nathaniel was wearing a North argyle sweater and the Wooster swim a Wooster staple in weather in gray February day. She stood out ion duo, botli of whom were wearing Face fleece, Wooster's favorite answer team coat he purchased last weekend between hot'and cold. Still, Marisa from crowd the in a pair of bright stylish blazers on Wednesday. to the February chill. His was black, at the PEC vintage athletic garb sale. managed to make the trend her own. orange pants. She was also wearing although they've been spotted around vivid shoes and shoelaces, and carry- Fashion philosophy: Both claimed campus in every color from puce to Favorite place to shop: Goodwill. Favorite place to shop: Express. a ing flashy bag. to be "funky." According to Michelle, purple to peach. "If I had money I'd shop at Armani or Lucy is "kind of preppy" "I'm not something," said Alex. Fashion philosophy: "I have no Favorite place to shop: Paul Frank that preppy," said Lucy. "I like match- Fashion philosophy: Although' he is idea," said Marisa when we asked her store. ing clothes." a philosophy major, Nathaniel keeps Fashion philosophy: "I used to try to about her fashion philosophy. Perhaps his fashion philosophy simple. look nice," said Alex. But since com- "common sense" would best describe Fashion philosophy; Julie's fashion February fashion advice: Jackets are "Whatever's comfortable," he said. ing to Woostei he has toned down his it. Marisa explained that she chose her philosophy was pretty , evident from key because as Lucy put.it, its "freak- look. "The who I peojg try hate vest because on a warm February day, Wednesday's ensemble. "I like to wear cold." As ing for other winter gear: February fasWion advice: The fren-- ;' what they're wearing," he said. it was a lightweight alternative to a a lot of colors," she said. -- "Boots are good," said Lucy. zied February weather isn't enough to coat. "But not Uggs," said Michelle. ruille Nathaniel's feathers. How does Tebruary fashion advice: Alex February fashion advice: Julie "I have some Uggs," said Lucy, a lit- he respond to weather that's warm warned against resorting to sweat- February fashion advice: Again, offered advice year-roun- d. some that's sound tle hurt. one day and cold the next? "I don't pants, as so many lazy Wooster kids common sense is the rule. Marisa "People should wear what they "Those aren't Uggs," said Michelle. really have a plan," he said. "I do when cold wear weather hits. He added, scorns skirts in February. "It's ridicu- want to wear, not what other people "They're not the same." whatever suits the day." Way to keep "I don't like popped collars." lous," she said. want them to wear," she said. There you have it. your cool, Nathaniel.

Hoffman captures essence of Capote "Smoke," no fire

Charles Fischer story about what effect this crime had on such a seemingly inno- Karin Johnson Voice Staff Writer cent community. Before heading to Kansas, he recruits his friend Chief Staff Photographer Harper Lee (Catherine Keener) to accompany him in conducting Almost 40 years ago, a book called "In Cold Blood" became a research and Eigl)ties-infused-dance-rock-a-la-2- interviews. 1st century band Electric worldwide sensation. Readers were captivated by its vivid account However, what was originally intended to be an essay in the Six released their second album, "Senor Smoke," last week, but of the events surrounding the heinous murder of an entire New Yorker eventually became Capote's obsession and ultimately, not a head turned in their direction. "Holling Stone hasn't even Kansas family. A few years after being published, "In Cold Blood" the defining point of his literary career. It also turns into a n emo- gotten around to reviewing it. It won't produce any radio hits, was even adapted into a successful Hollywood film. tionally draining six year long ordeal that haunts him for the but the progressive punk disco band's second album includes But what occurred when the book was being researched and writ remainder of his life. some dance party tracks for rock fans while showing a socially ten is as fascinating as is Capote magnifi- conscious side. It's also manages to be slightly absurd, but in a the story told in the cently portrayed by quirky, good way. book itself. In order to Philip Seymour The band is known for producing the inviting tracks "Gay Bar" . write it, author Hoffman. Hoffman and "Danger! High Voltage" on their first album "Fire" (2003). Truman Capote (Philip never appears to The Detroit rockers have commonly been compared to Jack Seymour Hoffman) mimic Capote's eccen- Black's Tenacious D, but Electric Six has an original sound with immersed himself in tricities. Instead, just a hint of similar humor and vocal sounds from singer Dick the real-life tragedy Hoffman transforms Valentine. They've toured with bands VHS or Beta and Junior facing a small, rural himself into Capote, Senior, hitting small venues across the United States with tours in Kansas . community conveying a deeply Europe and Australia as well. called Holcomb. complicated man try- But it seems as though "Senor Smoke" will be overlooked by the However, Capote was ing to understand new rock culture as well as by some original Electric Six fans. not merely an out- seemingly normal With high vocal backdrops enhancing the melodies and guitar sider looking into an people living with the riffs rocking out, their sound hits your ear with. tenacity and unknown world. In gets consequences of a you in the mood to party. order to recreate the senseless crime. There are only three or four tracks that would make it to a dance dynamics of this It's a role that has party mix. "Dance Epidemic," "Future m the Future" and "Boy or world in his book, he earned Hoffman Girl" prove that Electric Six still have something to offer. often interacted with much acclaim, his and Otherwise, the album includes a number of slower songs and an the main "charac- portrayal of Capote odd interlude that reminds me of Weird Al Yankovic. (Therefore ters" particularly drives the film from it's not npcaling.) the accused murder-- The Oscar-nominate- d film "Capote" recently came to the Bid . beginning to end. "Dance Epidemic" exemplifies the punk disco rock that Electric ers in ways that jn - pjcture Wooster. Charles Fischer has high praise for Philip But while much of Six is known for. It may not stand up to "Gay Bar," but it's enough shoe-tapp- disingenuous1' Seymour Hoffman's performance as the title character (Illustration the film focuses on of a er. Capote's relationship Electric Six provides a ballad of types with the track "Jimmy "Capote" is a mas- - by Julia Hendrickson)...... with Harper Lee, the Carter," which I find to be one of the more successful tracks. It terfully made biographical film that not only captures the events strongest scenes occur when is in Capote sitting the jail cell of mentions Jimmy Carter, Ronald Keagan and Harry Truman with influenced Capote's classic nonfiction novel, but also that captures Perry Smith. Capote is drawn to Smith, an ex-c- on introsective chants of "hackstreet's back all right." It works for me, yet at the in the struggle his conscience endured. Capote became entangled who shares with him his feelings and I regrets. same time unfortunately hear hints of Creed's singer Scott Stapp a moral conflict, desperately wanting an ending for his book, yet To reassure Smith of his motives, him, Capote sincerely tells and my mind sees flashes of the pain on people's faces at the sound knowing that the story could only be truly finished after the exe- "The will I world see you as a monster ... don't want thatf Yet of that horrendous excuse for a rink band. cution of two men, Perry Smith (Clifton Collins Jr.) and "Dick" Capote is torn Intween his love for Smith and his love for the fame Electric Six occasionally adds in an abstract line or two, but gen- Hickock (Mark Pellegrino). he will receive when his book can be In- finally published. At times, erally the album's track titles are appropriate to the song and the The movie begins w hen Capote, reading The New York Times vents his frustration about the court appeals that prolong Smith songs serve a purpose. The only track that really bugged me was one morning, becomes mesmerized by a news article about the and Hickock's stay on death row, and in effect, keep Cajxite from "Radio Gaga", whose melody bellows out "all we hear is radio gaga brutal murder of four family members at their home in Holcomb, hv book. finishing . . . radio googoo." Yuck. Kansas. But Hearing the hour of execution, is Capote there at Smith's It's hard to say that "Senor Smoke" is a diamond in the rough, Something about this story inspires Capote. He immediately request to say goodbye, at first reluctant and regretful, but even- but it includes a couple of good tracks to get down to that should informs his editor at the New Yorker that he wants to write a tually confronting the reality of his look's last chapter. In? in the back of your mind for your next party mix. Section Editors: Tuesday, Shabad Thadani m Voice February 21 Chris Sweeney 7 Michelle Erickson bports Baseball looks to have pieces in place to return to World Series Chris Sweeney as well as first team All Region honors. zpons taitor , To complement Kapferer, last year's NCAC Newcomer of the Year award After finishing third in Div. last Ill winner Pat Christensen '08 returns to year, the College of Wooster Fighting i . play in field. j .... . ,. right Christensen was the Scot baseball team is preseason J ranked first freshman in team history to earn number one in the nation. K l S All-Ameri- ) can status, making the sec- The Scots look to maintain their 7 ond team last season. ranking, win' the North Coast Athletic Christensen possesses great power, Conference (NCAC) and get back to the leading the NCAC in home runs and Div. Ill World Series, this time coming RBI's w ith 16 and 64 as well as batting home with a national title. However, .384 with a .768 slugging percentage. none of these are easy tasks with the Shaun Swearingen '07 will start at additional bull's eye of being the best center field, returning with a .359 aver- team in the land. age and an honorable mention on the "It is definitely a positive thing for All-NC- AC team. Swearingen is likely the school and for recruiting - purposes," - become the leadoff . to hitter. said head coach Tim Pettorini. is "It Barone is likely to move to second motivating our guys to prove the base leaving left field open for candi- nation right. Yeah it puts a bull's eye on dates such as Dean Palombaro '07, us, but most schools already circle. Brock Busson '08, and Jake Sankal '08 Wooster anyway." all who started during the NCAA tour- In addition, the Scots will have to nament. When it is all said and done, overcome the losses of Luke' ""' shortstop ) "? ' I the team is just itching to get out Ullman '05 sand third baseman Jake t ; there. Frank '05. . ' "-- . . " - "Hopefully we t s , m. .i,vwtvi'-- won't neglect prac- Ullman was the national player of '" - -- i- tice," said Pettorini. ,. n, . i .. "But

r ,- - ..,., mi,,, nr. I,., r ... -.- -. our guys are - - m ...... " il the year, hitting .426 with 15 home W.. Walt Samson '06 is part of arguably pitching in Div. Ill chomping at the bit for warm weather, runs and 63 RBI's. the deepest rotation (Voice file photo). Frank was a three spring break, and to get on the field and All-Ameri- time can who hit a career starts with 69 strikeouts and a, 2.29 three players who could round out the plays third base. start playing. We have to temper it so school-reco- average of .413 driving in rd All-Ameri- can a ERA earning him second team rotation. Luke Katich '06 may see some Mike Barone '07 will find his way we can focus during practice and play 224 runs. status as well as the NCAC starts from time to time but he devel- into the lineup, hitting .325 last year the way we are capable of playing." "We have a lot ' of fingers crossed. It Pitcher of the Year."" oped quite nicely into his closing role with eight home runs and 37 RBIs. The Scots will begin their season in is impossible to fully replace such tal- Brian Miller '06 is Wooster's other last year. Whether or not Barone starts at second Florida over spring break where they ent," said Pettorini. "We have players top returning starter. Miller won three Jeff Kaatz '08 is also a viable candi- base or in his usual home of left field will play their first 17 games. They who could take their place, but they of the Scots eight NCAA Div. Ill tour- date to contend for a starting sxt, in depends on whether or not another start with a double header on Mar. 12 Ullman and Frank will be probably nament wins while only allowing three addition to Anthony Trapuzaano '09, player emerges, such as Bubba against Albion and wrap up with a four in the Wooster 5-- Hall of Fame someday runs in addition to having a 2 regular Michael Samson '09, Derek Smith 'i)9 O'Donnell '08 or Brad Stuetzer '08, to game series against NCAC foe Oberlin and Ullman was the national player of season record. and Brandon Gessner '09. take the vacant second base role. on Mar. 24 and 25. the year, it is hard to replace that." Miller and Oliver are also team cap- On the offensive side, the leading Kapferer returns to first base, round- The Scots home opener on their While thevScots lost two big bats, tains, along with first baseman Kurt candidates to fill the huge holes left by ing out the infield. The powerful clean very own Art Murray Field takes place they retained all virtually of the pitch- Kapferer '06. Ullman and Frank are Sheldon Steiner up hitter has a career average of .361 on Mar. 29 against former Ohio ing staff highlighted by the return of Adam Samson '08, Ryan Mullins '08 '07 and John Ojuimby '09. Steiner is a with 31 home runs and 135 RBI earn- Athletic Conference rival Baldwin Jon Oliver '06, 7-- who' went 0 in"13 and Walt Samson '06 are the other transfer from Hesston College, who ing him his second first team All NCAC Wallace at 4 pm.

Lady Scots make late Drushal siblings lead Wooster . surge before tournament track team to successful weekend ished third in the mile run with a Daniel Kremer time of 5:4 K96; and Ashley Baker 1 Voice Writer . V. Staff '08 also collected a third place finish, jumping 29 feet, 5.25 inches in the Jill Bemer '06 AH Drushal and triple jumps. ' '09 have been the top perform- ' Fourth place finishers for the Scots ers for the women's track team included another strong performance so far this season. With their in the mile, with Ashley Zervos '07 V.v running the mile in 5:48.84; Dana stellar performances on the pole Doran-Mve- rs '07 finished fourth in vault and support from their mid- the 800 Meters in a time of 2:37.57; dle and long-distance runners, and Victoria Peterman '09 finished the Scot women look to make an fourth in the shot put with a toss of impact at their next two meets 32 feet, 7.25 inches. The men's and women's teams before mounting an assault on V both lost some key contributors for the NCAC championships the the Kenyon Invite because all those weekend before Spring Break. athletes, except one, took Friday off

The men's and women's indoor to rest for the All-Oh- io track teams had a busy couple of Championships on Saturday at Ohio days last weekend, competing in two Northern University. V - .- meets over two days. The women sent three competitors . .. . ijf Despite competing without some to the meet and the men sent four. key contributors, the women's and Dierre Taylor '09 continued his men's teams finished third and fifth impressive freshman campaign by respectively at the Kenyon Invite at having the strongest performance for Maria Gonzalez '07 and Carly Loehrke '07 each scored 12 Kenyon College last Friday. the men. Taylor finished seventh in points in Wooster's win over Hiram on Saturday (Photo Playing in a solid nine team field the 55 meter hurdles, with a time of courtesy of OPI). which included teams from the 8.2 t seconds. NCAC, OAC, and other conferences, Tristan Jordan '06 competed in Johann Weber their place," said Hope. "We over- the men once again relied on several two events, finishing tenth in the came an 8 point deficit in the last performances fifth a feet, Mark Wellons '08 Voice Staff Writer strong to finish long jump with jump of 19 has been a minute or two of the game only to with sixty three points. The lone vic- 4.25 inches, and ninth in the triple key contributor in the distance

The women's basketball team of lose by all 55-meter one point. That was the tory for the Scots came in the jump with a jump of 39 feet, 5 inch- runs this season for the men, Hiram College spent their Saturday inspiration we needed." hurdles, with Rob Kelm 07 es. Averell Gatton '09, another who are aiming for NCAC evening pondering their failed The Scots' leading scorers were crossing the finish line close behind impressive freshman, also competed attempt to hold back' the Scot Maria Gonzalez '06 and Carly in 8.5 seconds. in the triple jump and finished right glory (Photo courtesy of OPI). Women's basketball team, who Loehrke '06 with twelve points each. The next highest finish for the behind Jordan with a jump of 39 feet, grabbed an early lead and held it to The women are left with only two Scots in an event was third in the 1.25 inches, good for tenth place. 4.5 inches. The third woman to com- 65-5- the end, defeating Hiram 8. more games before the NCAC tour-.nament, 800-meter. That finish belonged to The fourth competitor for the men pete in the meet was another fresh-

(7-1- 4-1- 0) 6, played a 800-mete- The women one against Ohio Wesleyan David Thomas '09, who ran the rs was Matt Jensen 08, who finished man having an excellent first year, strong game, and their win over this Wednesday, Feb. 15th, the in 2:02.92. Other strong per- tenth in the 55 meter hurdles with a Kayla Miller '09, who finished sev- Hiram brought an end to a three results of which were not available at formances for the men included Rick time of S 27 seconds. enth in the triple jump with a jump of game losing streak which included a press time. Drushal '07, Taylor Delhagen '06, For the women, Bemer once again 32 feet, 9.5 inches. close 62-6- 3 loss to Allegheny Their final game is against and Jalam Cutting "08. Drushal con- led the way. finishing third in the The Scots have another champi- College on February 8th. Wittenberg, who leads the confer- tinued to be a force in the shot put, pole vault by clearing a height of 10 onship meet this upcoming weekend, They then followed Hiram up with ence with a 13-- 1 record, tomorrow at finishing fourth with a throw of 44 feet, 6 inches. Ali Drushal, the only the 17th of February, when they will a win against Lake Erie College on Springfield. While Wittenberg has feet, 7.5 inches. Delhagen competed competitor to compete in the Kenyon compete in the Greater Cleveland

around an dominated All-Oh- Baldwin-Walla- Monday night, turning the regular season, the in the 5,000 meter run and finished Invite and the io Championships hosted by ce early deficit to win 66-5- 4. women are confident that the tourna- fourth with a time of 16:12.22. Championships, finished eleventh in College, before competing at "The loss against Allegheny was ment is anyone's for the taking. Jalam CiVtting '08 finished fifth in the pole vault with a height of 7 feet, the Oberlin Invitational. tough. It was a battle to the end. The "In a conference like ours, especial- 200 meters with a time of 24 21. team fought hard. Hopefully we get ly the way it has been going so far The women's impressive third yjjJilililli another chance at them during the this season, on a given day any team place finish came via a break out per- tournament," said Jessica Hope '08. can win. So going into the tourna- formance by Ali Drushal 09. Kyle Witucky '06 and Carly Loehrke An unusual honor was bestowed have The loss to Allegheny may ment is exciting because each team With Jill Bemer '06 not compet- 07 were both named Academic All- - upon Wooster athletics last week been tough on the women, but they goes in with a clean slate and aims at ing, Drushal had to step it up in the District by ESPN The Magazine. when Peter Park '05 was selected to used that to their advantage against the same goal: the conference cham- pole vault and she did so in a big way Witucky, a senior political science represent South Korea at the Hiram, drawing on the memories of pionship. All the teams in our confer- Drushal cleared 10 feet, 3 inches, her major has been the starting jwint guard International Lacrosse their past meeting. ence will give us tough games. To biggest height this season, and cap- fbr the Scots since his freshman year. He Championships this summer. came back by win the is a chal- three-ye- Last time the Scots tournament huge tured first place. arries a 3.6 GPA and will be attending Park, a ar starter for the eight points in the last thirty seconds lenge, but it is one we are excited for Drushal's day wasn't done, as she law school in the fall. Fighting Scots' lacrosse team, is one game to and for," finish face-o- of the game, bringing the ready says Hope. went on to third in the 55 Loehrke is a junior post fbr the Lady of the best ff specialists in the a seconds within one point with few With strong performances like meter hurdles in a time of 9.77. The Scots, lending the team in all major sta- league, and will be juggling those remaining. It was this that propelled they had against Hiram and Lake rest of the women's points came tistical categories this season. She is a duties for Wooster along with being them to victory. Erie, surely such a statement is not through several third place and communications disorders major. a regular member of the midlield of is first-tea- "The team had control the unreasonable. One thing sure fourth place finishes. As a m selection, Witucky's rotation. Hiram game from tip-of- f. To get us about the next week: Wittenberg Hannah Bierlein '06 finished third name is now on the ballot for Academic Last season, Park won half the

All-Ameri- pumped we talked about the will need be much more than in a can fare-of- up, to just the 400 meter dash with time of honors. Loehrke earned ls for the team. I le has played in

comeback made against them at third-tea- m 11 we prepared. 1:05.63; Nicole Calderone fin . '08 honors. . 43 games since his freshman year. 8 Tuesday, February 21, 2006 The Wooster Voice Chambers, Edwards lead Scots to top-- 4 finish 1 v JT A

1 rrc ' 1 1 . m ! rrr- -i i i, , II I I awn ..".. l n. lu.MMumi.u... mmm i, SING US A Michelle Erickson j Hill II Sports Editor SONG,wfYOU'RE The College of Wooster swim- THE PIANO MAN ming and diving teams wrapped up, their seasons last weekend at the My career as a varsity swimmer is North Coast Athletic Conference over. It only seems like last week I (NCAC) championships. The teams was at preseason practices in beach a finished the season with identical 6-- 3 shorts, because I neither owned marks in the regular season and ' dragsuit, nor knew what one was. fourth place finishes. The term Speedo was used synony- Kim Chambers '06 and Meggie mously with underwear, and Edwards '09 highlighted the meet for Michael Phelps was someone who the Scots were with their provisional just happened to have the same first qualifying performances. The pair name as Jordan. will now have to attend the Kenyon The men's and women's swimming and diving teams competed at the NCAC champi- Last weekend, Wooster was at College Invitational this weekend onship meet last weekend, with each team securing fourth place. Kim Chambers '06 and ip and attempt to lower their provision- the C.T. Branin with NCAA al qualifying times if they hope to Meggie Edwards '09 highlighted the Scots' success, each earning provisional Natatorium in make it to the NCAA Div. Ill qualifying times, while diver Alex Gauvin '08 was the top finisher for the men's team, Canton for the Women's Championship. earning a runner-u- p finish on the three-meter board (Photos by Caroline Hotra). NCAC champi- shabadthadani Chambers finished fifth in the J 650 onships, arguably freestyle to provisionally qualify Harrington also praised the both 25 in the 1650 freestyle event. The of talent looking to rise to be some the fastest confer- while Edwards finished ninth in the teams for their outstanding perform- Scots also showed off their depth in of the elite swimmers in the conference in the nation. With powerhous- 100, freestyle. While Edwards had ance at the conference meet. "With the 100 freestyle as Edwards, Molly ence. es like Kenyon and Denison leading not finished high enough in the pre- the passing of each prelim and final Bittner '09, Laura McHugh '08 and "Many of our team members are the way, conference for our team liminaries to make the championship session, it felt like our performances Denise Koessler '08 each finished in already back at it. They are back in was, and always has been, a dogfight

round her time in the consolation got better and better. There are so the top-2-5. the water-an- d in the fitness center for third or fourth spot. And yes, round would have earned her a third many individual and relay perform- The men's team also showcased training on their own. However, another opportunity to humiliate place finish in the championship heat. ances that stand out in my mind that their depth in the 100 butterfly as six" there are some who are taking a well the Tigers of Wittenberg.

5, basketball Chambers' finished off an impres- it is impossible to list them all." men finished in the top-2- led by , deserved break," said Harrington. Inspired by our men's sive season with her fifth place finish Harrington also provided a long Dan Noble '07 with a tenth place fin- "We will truly miss the talent and team's heroics the previous week, being her top finish at the meet. She list of impressive times and placing ish. The men also placed four in the leadership of our senior class next when they went down to Springfield would also place fourth in the 200 for the Scots, highlighted by Alex 100 breaststroke with Chinchilla fin- year. The coaching staff will do quite and bludgeoned Witt, the Speedo-cla- d freestyle and seventh in the 200 IM. Gauvin's '08 second place finish in ishing in seventh. Rounding some of a bit of the off-seas-on recruiting Wooster strolled into Canton While Chambers' fell just short of the men's three-meter diving compe- the top performances by Scot ath- with hopes of strengthening our thinking that fourth place was

All-NC- AC honors she left her mark tition. The women's 400 freestyle letes was the women's third place returning line-u- p. We have several secure, and that we could focus on on Wooster swimming as she com- relay, which finished in third place as finish in the 200 medley relay and key contributors returning next year Wabash and an outside shot at third. pleted a rare undefeated regular sea- Chambers came from behind on the Gauvin's sixth place finish in the and we hope to have a strong team After all, we'd beaten Witt in a dual

son, going 21-- 0. final leg of the relay to defeat one-meter diving event. next season. meet earlier in the season, and "Kim Chambers had an excellent Wittenberg. Mateo Chinchilla '06 "As a whole, the College of Chambers and Edwards will per- there's no "trade window" in swim- season," said head coach Rob finished seventh in the 200 breast-strok- e. Wooster swimming and divng pro- form this weekend at the Kenyon ming, so they couldn't have gotten Harrington. "She deserves all the - gram performed very well this sea- Invitational and hope to qualfry for any better. Of course, they did. As credit in the world for her accom- Shannon Mclntyre '06 provided son. It was capped with some Nationals. If the two lower their our coaching staff measured out the plishments. ..There are probably only the Scots with important seventh and extraordinary performances at the times and qualify for the Div. Ill meet, they knew that both the men a handful of women, who have been eighth place finishes in the three-an- d NCAC meet," said Harrington. National Championship they will and the women were in for a dog able to complete an undefeated sea- one-meter diving events. Patti Heading into the off-seas-on and spent! the next several weeks prepar-ingt- t) (cat) fight. son like she has. This is a true testa- Ross '06 finished off her career with next season Harrington expects to head to MinneapolisSt. Paul, The meet started off innocuously ment to her hard work and dedica- a 12th place finish in the 200 back- see good things from his swimmers Mfvon Mar. 8. The meet takes place enough, with Kenyon and Denison tion. It is has been a real honor to stroke. that will be returning next season. Mar. 9-1- 1. The trip would a first for powering off to an insurmountable have Kim as a member of the pro- Behind Chambers the Scots had While the Scots will miss the sen- wards, while Chambers would be lead, and the other schools in the gram over the past four years." four other athletes finish in the top- - iors who are leaving, there is plenty making her third trip. mix vying for leftover honors. By the end of the second day, Wooster was fourth, precariously poised a Fighting Scots win NCAC title, to host tournament mere 20 points ahead of Wittenberg. - Chris Sweeney r halftime lead. - The last day, which is what I have all along, was Sports Editor In the second half the Scots pretty been building upto much coasted to the win, with less something special. The NCAC tournament is coming' than three minutes left Agler came in We knew Witt was deep on day to Wooster for the second year in a for his final minutes as a Scot scoring, three. They had their best events row. The Scots locked up the NCAC two points. coming up, and they had more guys title last week with wins over Wabash Cooper was the game's leading in scoring position than we did, an 95-7- 1 Saturday and Kenyon 97-7- 2 scorer with 21 points. Followed by advantage we had enjoyed the day Tuesday. : V Will and Vandervaart each with 13, before. But y'know what? We didn't The two wins give the Scots their both led the team with rebounds Will give a crap, we had more heart, more second outright NCAC title in a row, r with 11 for a double double and spunk and definitely bigger ... than' sitting at 15-- 0 in the NCAC and 23-- 1 Vandervaart with nine. Van Horn they did, so we went hell for leather, overall. The title insures that the posted up 11 and Brandon Johnson or. "goin' for broke" as all the bald Scots will have home field advantage '09 rounded out the Scots with 10. people in Lowry would call it. throughout the NCAC tournament. The Scots have one game left, on The atmosphere on the pool deck "It is a real good feeling," said head the road against Ohio Wesleyan.-t- o on day three made the HPER center coach Steve Moore. "Out first goal try to close out their spectacular reg in Springfield during the Woo-Wi- tt

was to finish in first in the NCAC and ular season with only one double-overti- me game feel like an abstract sculpture we don't want to share it." "3 loss to Baldwin Wallace, the exhibit at the local gallery. Before the Wabash game, Joe Agler third-ranked team in the land. As seniors, we didn't want to '06 and Kyle Witutky '06 were recog- The Bishops have clinched the third leave with a losing taste in our nized for their services to the basket- seed in the NCAC tournament at 12-- 2. mouths, and the freshmen just want- ball team. Agler chose to stay on as an The only thing they look to do is play ed to beat Witt because the seniors assistant because of his desire to pur- the spoiler for the Scots 16-- 0 NCAC said so. The team rallied behind one sue a coaching career. run. Tip off is at 3 p.m. on Feb 14. another, and somehow everyone Wabash had much to fight for, as On Feb. 21, the NCAC tournament who swam that night went on to

-- they are in a race to host a quarterfi- begins with number one Wooster post season-best or lifetime-best nal game as the fourth seed in the playing host to Kenyon. Kenyon's loss marks in all their events. Both the NCAC tournament. The Little Giants to Wooster last Tuesday insured them men and the women touched out came out strong, hanging with the eight seed in the tournament. Tip Wittenberg on the final relay, mak- Wooster for the opening minutes of off is yet to be announced, but most ing the final slap in their face that the game down only 9-- 8. likely 7:30 p.m. in Timken Gym. much more resounding. The Scots would change all of this The women's team fell agonizing- in the next series of possessions, Want to cover ly short of Wittenberg on day a 12-- 0 them After scoring 12 points in his last two games, James but mind, going on run to put up Black and Gold three, in my they won the 21-- 8. After Wabash regained their Cooper '08 bounced back in a big way, scoring 21 points in meet before it even started. The composure, the Scots mounted anoth- Wooster's drubbing of Kenyon (Photo by Jeremy Hohertz). Sports this spring? men's team took the wrench, the er run to put them ahead 0-1- 8. We have nine to two-by-four, the bald heads and the "They ran a zone for most of the lead. The closest Wabash got for the Vandervaart also had five blocks, sports intensity and just pounded the juice game," said Witucky. "Once we finally rest of the game was 24. another game high. cover, so join the Voice out of Witt on the final day. The got the transition game going we Six Scots were in double figures, led On Tuesday against Kenyon, staff. passion was too palpable, the nostal- were able to hit some shots." by Tom Port's '06 game high 17 Witucky scored his 1,000 career point Sports gia too strong for me to describe in The Siots continued to hammer points. Devin Faulk '08 followed with and in addition to joining only Matt words. down in the last six minutes, closing 14 then Tim Vandervaart '07 with 13. Smith '03 as the only two Scots to Send all applications t The camaraderie on this team is the half on a 19-- 4 run. Wabash would Rounding out the Scots were make over 200 three pointers. something to behold. The dynamic have the last laugh, hitting a half Witucky, James Cooper '08 and Andy Wooster completely outplayed the Shabad Thadani, Chris of the team is so different - we c,purt three pointer to close their Van Horn '07 with 12, 10, and 10 struggling Lords, after being tied 6-- 6 Sweeney or Michelle don't have a men's pool and a deficit to 30. respectively. the Scots ran away on a 16-- 5 run. women's pool - we're all in it Erickson. The game was never close again, as Vandervaart was close to another Kenyon never got back in it, watching together. We cheer just as loud for the Scots continued to exchange double-double with his nine rebounds, the Scots close the half outscoring voicesportswooster.edu. the swimmers with the most talent buckets and protect their massive tying Evan Will '08 for a game high. the Lords 28-2-1 en route to a 55-3- 3 as we do for the swimmers with the most heart. The Campus Publications Committee is seeking applicants for Everyone contributes - even if EDITOR-IN-CHIE- F that means cleaning up the bus after VOICE away meets. I'll miss night doubles and Florida sooner than I know it,

a The Wooster Voice is seeking an editor-in-chief (or co-editors-in-- chief) but if there is one thing swimming 00 r editor-in-chi- has me, it's this the n o for next year, 2006-0- 7. The ef is taught - only r W thing better than watching a o w o responsible for all aspects of the College's weekly newspaper. sport O is playing one. -00 T This appointment is made by the Campus Publications --J Congratulations Wooster, my Committee. Application materials are available online at heart goes out to you. Veni. Natavi. n o http: www.wooster.eduhistorygshaya voice.pdf. n Vici. We came. We swam. We con- quered. For more information, contact Greg Shaya (gshayawooster.edu) or Donna Jacobs (dkjacobswooster.edu). By Shabad "It's something unpre- end Applications are due by February 24, 2006. dictable, but in the it's right" Thadani.