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Vol. CXXXVI, Issue XXII Friday, April 21, 2017

“When I liberate myself, I liberate others. If you don’t speak out ain’t nobody going to WWooster, V thewoostervoice.spaces.wooster.edu speak ain’t nobody going to speak out for you.” - Fannie Lou Hamer Inside Story of the Week College rais- Viewpoints | 3 es tuition for Mary McLoughlin ’20 comments on Passover Evan White ’18 initiates The 2017-2018 and raising religious awareness on campus Free Tampon Collective school year The goal of the petition is to provide free menstrual Cost of atten- dence finally products in public bathrooms across campus reaches $60,000 Jared Berg Editor in Chief Features |4 & 5 In November, The College Sally Kershner ’19 of Wooster announced that covers newly-created tuition and fees for the 2017- First Generation Stu- 2018 academic year will total dents Organization $48,600, with room and board raising this figure to a “com- prehensive fee” of $60,000. In the past, tuition for the succeeding academic year was set by the Board of Trust- ees at a spring meeting, with the new rate announced over spring break. This year, the Board decided upon next year’s rate during their October meeting, and it was announced to rising stu- A&E | 6 dents around Thanksgiving, Waverly Hart ’20 in a letter sent to place of the students’ primary residence, reviews Kendrick according to College Presi- Lamar’s new album, dent Sarah Bolton. DAMN. “We did that in order to help Evan White ’18 plans to present the petition to Dean of Students Scott Brown students get financial aid and and the Center for Diversity and Inclusion (Photo by Mariah Joyce). financial information earlier. There was a change in fed- Ryan Secard menstrual care products in able solution, asserting that eral law about the FAFSA and Contributing Writer every female bathroom. They “While the C-Store […] which tax year students could were reminded of it later on provides tampons, they are use to fill out their FAFSA,” Evan White ’18 has start- when they noticed students at poorly made and have un- said Bolton. ed the Free Tampon Collec- Wooster struggle to find ac- comfortable cardboard ap- Bolton continued, “That tive, a petition started on cess to the hygiene products plicators.” meant that students would change.org. The petition’s they needed. The petition goes on to be able to apply for financial Sports | 7 & 8 goal is “to provide tampons, The project aims to provide point out that the nearest aid much earlier because they free of charge, in central tampons free of charge, not alternative location to pur- wouldn’t need their 2016 tax Ben Blotner ’20 re- bathrooms on campus,” so just for students who might chase tampons is the Drug returns. It’s a real advantage counts baseball team’s that students who need not have immediate access to Mart on Beall Ave., a sig- to people to have a sense of victory over Kenyon Col- menstrual products will al- hygiene products but also for nificant walk from campus what their college costs are lege in doubleheader ways have access to them. those who may not be able to that would be inconvenient going to be earlier. So what “I’ve been aware of stu- afford them. for students who menstru- we did was try to make it pos- dents at Wooster who are The petition asserts that ate unexpectedly. sible for students to apply for unable to afford menstrual “having access to tampons for The petition is addressed financial aid and know what Event of the Week products […] My hope for some stu- to Dean of Students and the charges are going to be this initiative is to provide dents just isn’t fiscally pos- Vice President for Student already by late fall. In order Leadership Arts students who are in need of sible. [The College] should Affairs Scott Brown and the to do that, you have to set the menstrual care with proper provide meaningful resources Center for Diversity and In- tuition. We moved the tuition in Africa support,” said White. to marginalized groups on clusion. decisions earlier so that stu- 6:30 - 8 p.m. White got the idea for campus.” When reached for com- dents could apply for financial Tuesday the petition on a 2008 visit Although MacLeod’s does ment, Dean Brown, who aid and actually know where April 25 to Butler , where sell tampons, the petition does they stood earlier on.” they noticed baskets of not consider this an accept- Continued on page 2 The raise is consistent with CWAM a longer trend of rising tuition costs at the College. Since the 2001-2002 academic year, tu- ition has more than doubled, CC charters new European Students Association from $22,430 in 2001-2002 to $48,600 in 2017-2018. The Brandon Bell raise from $46,860, the tuition Staff Writer rate for 2016-2017, to $48,600 is consistent with the rate of On Thursday, April 13, Cam- tuition increases from year to pus Council approved the char- year over the past 17 academic ter for the European Students years. Association (ESA), giving it Since 2001-2002, the Col- formal status as a campus stu- lege has increased tuition dent organization. The group between approximately 3.4 formed in November to rep- percent and 6.48 percent an- resent the College’s European nually, with an average in- international students and crease of approximately 4.9 global nomads. percent. “The ESA filled a niche that While the College has had not been filled yet and steadily increased costs, finan- needed to be filled,” Jordan cial aid grants approximately Griffith ’19, an at-large mem- 85 percent of Wooster stu- ber of the Campus Council, dents some degree of financial said of the decision. “[W]e assistance, mostly through the believe that the existence of Above, several members of the newly chartered European Students Association form of merit scholarships, the group will help students making the “sticker price” tu- gather together for an event (Photo courtesy of Marco Roccato). on campus understand our di- ition of $60,000 greater than versity better.” Campus Council made us more bond with fellow European cato said. “And so, having the the sum that most students Marco Roccato ’20, the pres- than happy,” Roccato said. students. ability [to spend] time togeth- will pay. ident of ESA, said that the Even before being chartered, “[A]fter one of our meet- er and sharing a common iden- When asked about how the group was glad to have re- Roccato explained that the ings, I was talking to a couple tity as Europeans — it’s defi- College goes about deciding ceived their new status and felt members of the group would of our rising seniors in the nitely nice for all of us.” tuition rates, Bolton said, “We it would allow them to do more frequently meet to spend time group, and they were saying, As a chartered school orga- try to think about what is nec- in the future. with each other, saying that ‘We didn’t have anything like “Hearing the news from those meetings had helped him this on campus for us,’” Roc- Continued on page 2 Continued on page 2 Friday, Voice Section Editors: April 21 Janel England 2 News Mackenzie Clark SECURITY BRIEFS Resident assistants hold menstrual drive INFORMATION Coral Ciupak and other programs discuss- ucts like those being collected to participate in the menstrual ing topics from body positivity for donation. drive. 4/15 — 1:33 p.m. Viewpoints Editor to self-care. To keep with the Though the FDA classifies While the drive began in Douglass Hall For the remainder of April, theme, we thought it would be menstrual products as “medi- Wagner Hall, a number of Suspect burning incense in The College of Wooster resi- appropriate to donate to wom- cal devices,” users of these resident assistants from other room dent assistants will collect en’s and homeless shelters in products spend an average of residence halls have joined the pads, tampons, menstrual cups the area since these products $70 a year on menstrual prod- efforts, creating a competition VANDALISM and packaged panties as part are often overlooked in other ucts, racking up over $11 mil- between residence halls — a of a menstrual drive. hygiene drives.” lion in sales tax for the state. pizza party will be awarded to 4/10— 10:35 p.m. The drive, dubbed “Panty the hall that collects the most Wagner Hall Raid,” was started by Olivia items. Witness reported Lawrence ’18 and Marlee Pav- Being a hall of [first year] girls, Donations can also be given extinguisher shot off lechko ’19 as an outreach com- “ in lieu of service hours. Ac- munity builder focusing on we wanted our programs this se- cording to Lawrence, up two service for the greater Wooster hours of service can be docu- 4/13 — 9:28 a.m. community. mester to be tailored toward build- mented for $10 worth of do- Bissman Hall Donated items will be dis- ing up each other and other nated products. Victim reported gum and tributed to women’s and home- Donations bins are located hot sauce in reader less shelters in the Wooster women.” in Wagner, Compton, Born- area. -Olivia Lawrence ’18 huetter, Kenarden and other 4/13 — 2:09 p.m. According to Lawrence, a residence halls. The drive McDavitt House resident assistant in Wagner will extend to the end of the Victim reported broken Hall, the idea stemmed from month, upon which students window, witness present at the sense of community within Lawrence’s observation is This cost has been disput- are encouraged to help pack- incident her residence hall. evident in the national debate ed as discriminatory against age all donated products on “Being a hall of [first-year] surrounding the dispropor- women and users of menstrual April 30 at 3 p.m. in Wagner 4/16 — 7:17 a.m. girls, we wanted our programs tionate cost to users of these products. If the bill passes, Hall. this semester to be tailored to- products. Ohio will become the newest “Panty raid” is the second Lot 19 ward building up each other In February of this year, two of 13 states — including Il- drive of its kind, with a simi- Graffiti on dumpster and other women,” said Law- state legislators — Ohio State linois and Pennsylvania — to lar menstrual drive organized rence. Reps. Greta Johnson and Brig- exempt menstrual products by VOX and Epsilon Kappa 4/16 — 2:42 p.m. “This included a bulletin id Kelly — proposed an Ohio from state sales tax. Omnicron (EKO). For more Bornhuetter Hall board of empowering quotes bill that would eliminate the Until then, Wooster resi- information regarding this Graffiti on building from strong female celebrities sales tax on menstrual prod- dent assistants urge students drive, contact Kay Schwab ’20.

THEFT Tuition cont. nationwide. Athletic Conference, which degree of financial aid, accord- While Bolton agreed that forms the College’s most im- ing to Bolton. 4/11 — 7:45 p.m. essary in order to sustain the this increase in administra- mediate of peer The College’s steady in- Holden Hall College’s mission and also that tive positions was also true institutions, Wooster’s tuition crease in tuition raises ques- Victim reported card used will allow people to afford- of the College, she clarified for 2017-2018 is fifth amongst tions regarding affordability ably come to the College. Our that since “non-teaching” posi- nine other , below and the ideal for an inclusive illegally, suspect admitted to endowment is such so that it tions encompass every facet of Oberlin ($69,372), Kenyon and accessible Wooster. using card only supports approximately the College beside professors, ($65,840), Denison ($62,770) According to a survey by 20 percent of the cost to run many of these positions are and DePauw ($60,637) but Sallie Mae, 55 percent of fami- 4/13 — 2:09 p.m. the College. For us, the tuition lies in 2016 eliminated a col- McDavitt House and fees are very important lege from consideration for Victim reported shoes taken for us to be able to do every- attendance based purely on thing from paying professors’ published price alone. 4/13 — 10:06 p.m. salaries to keeping the build- Our endowment is such so that Furthermore, a study from Wagner Hall ings vertical. If we want our it only supports approximately 20 Longmire and Company re- faculty and staff to have a cost “ ported that 60 percent of fami- Victim reported money taken from wallet, witness of living increase, we know percent of the cost to run the Col- lies say that they are unaware we need to increase tuition be- that private colleges’ sticker provided info cause there is no other revenue lege. For us, the tuition and fees are price rarely represents the av- source that would be able to very important for us to be able to erage cost of attendance. 4/14 — 9:55 a.m. accommodate this increase in When asked about the issue Scovel Hall salary. There is a commitment do everything from paying profes- of affordability and its ramifi- Victim reported tires and that the College has so that sors’ salaries to keeping the build- cations for the College, Bolton seat stolen people won’t fall behind the highlighted the need for the cost of living increases.” ings vertical.” College to align itself with ef- ASSAULT The College is not alone forts to provide better infor- nationally when it comes to -President Sarah Bolton mation about tuition to pro- 4/16 — 5:34 p.m. trends in tuition increase over spective students. Spink Street the past few decades. Accord- “For us being part of those Victim hit in face by ing to Ray Franke, a professor collaborative efforts is an im- of education at the University vital to the College’s opera- above Allegheny ($59,176), portant thing. For us individu- townsperson of Massachusetts, college tu- tion, from new counselors in Ohio Wesleyan ($56,640), Wa- ally […] some of it has to do ition has been rising about six the Wellness Center to staff bash ($51,900), with making sure that our ad- HARASSMENT percentage points above what in the Center for Diversity and ($48,856) and Hiram ($43,230). missions teams are visiting a the rate of inflation would Inclusion and a full-time Title Amongst the colleges of wide variety of communities 4/13 — 7:43 p.m. suggest since the beginning of IX coordinator. the Great Lakes College Asso- [...] so we can explain what is Beall Avenue the 1990s. Comparatively, Wooster’s ciation, another of Wooster’s available to students and make Two victims reported Oftentimes this increase is at- tuition remains relatively av- primary consortia, Wooster’s sure that families have an op- crawfish thrown at them tributed to the rise of ‘non-teach- erage amongst its comparable tuition lies amongst the mean, portunity to get those ques- from car ing positions’ at colleges and institutions.In the North Coast although it provides a greater tions asked.”

DISORDERLY Tampon Collective cont. ESA cont. questions about European cul- African Student Union. ture for prizes. He said that the The group’s budget for also leads the student affairs nization, Roccato said that the club officers had purchased the next fall includes the Euro- 4/10 — 3:38 p.m. division of the College admin- group first plans to continue prizes with their own money in pean Dinner and European SPS Office istration, said that he hadn’t and expand its current work. order to host the event. Trivia Night, along with other Suspect received additional received any petitions yet. In February, in lieu of offi- “We were more than happy events. parking tickets However, Brown said, “I al- cial club status, ESA members to do that, to have something In particular, Roccato said ways listen to students’ con- worked with the International to offer to the people coming that they hoped to host cul- cerns, no matter what form,” Students Association to reserve to the event,” Roccato said. tural events based on their Want to including petitions. “My goal space for a Eu- counterparts is to get a sense of the truly ropean Dinner in Europe. disprove central concern, and see the in Babcock Hall, He also alternative facts? best way we might address it where they also The ESA filled a niche that had said that they balancing any competing is- prepared the “ would con- Come write for the news section! sues.” dishes. not been filled yet and needed to sider entering As for his idea of what an Last week, its be filled. [W]e believe that the ex- IEW’s Cul- For more information initial implementation of the members also ture Show as petition’s goals might look put together an istence of this group will help stu- a group. contact section like, Brown said “with any is- informal Eu- dents on campus understand our “We’re all editors Janel England and sue like this, we might consid- ropean Trivia very excited,” er a pilot in Wellness, CDI or Night on the diversity better.” Roccato said. Mackenzie Clark, at high traffic restrooms closer to first floor of “We’re looking academic buildings.” Lowry. -Jordan Griffith, Campus Council forward to the [email protected] As of press time, the petition “[The In- At-Large Representative next semester.” and has 227 signatures of the 500 ternational At the same signature benchmark. Students As- meeting, Cam- [email protected]. White currently plans on sociation] pus Council meeting with VOX’s execu- was extremely also discussed tive board and attending their great at inviting us to be part In the future, Roccato said the charter of the First-Gen- general meeting this week on of the decision-making pro- that the ESA would expand eration Student Organiza- While we strive to achieve Wednesday, April 19. cess,” Roccato said about the the number of campus events tion, but a final decision was excellence every week, we, VOX is the sexual-health European Dinner. “We helped it participates in and hosts. not made due to what Griffith too, sometimes fall short. group affiliated with Planned set up the event and did small Before finals at the end of called a “procedural misstep.” Please send your corrections Parenthood responsible for the presentations.” this year, he said that he hoped He said he expected their char- to [email protected] or campus-wide free condom ser- At the European Trivia Night, to co-host a FIFA-inspired ter to be approved during the [email protected]. vice. audience members answered soccer tournament with the Council’s next meeting. Section Editors: Friday, Meg Itoh Voice April 21 Coral Ciupak Viewpoints 3 The Wooster Voice The College of Wooster’s Student Newspaper Since 1883 Decision to drop MOAB was a mistake Published Weekly on Fridays In response to the dropping estimated to have 20,000 to 25,000 administrations have done this. of the Massive Ordinance Air fighters. Dropping the MOAB killed The only “tremendous difference” Editors in Chief: Blast weapon a.k.a. Mother Of All 94 of them. Eliminating a tiny frac- here is how Trump discusses mili- Mariah Joyce Jared Berg Bombs (MOAB) tion of the opposition doesn’t jus- tary action. last week, Don- tify the force of a weapon; it ren- When asked about the Syrian ald Trump re- ders it excessive. ISIL will recruit missile strikes, Trump incorrectly Editorial Board: cently told re- 94 members within weeks but the stated, “We’ve just launched 59 porters, “If you rebuilding of houses destroyed by missiles heading to Iraq.” He then Mackenzie Clark: News Editor Theresa Dunne: Features Editor look at what’s the MOAB will take months. went on to applaud U.S. technol- Janel England: News Editor Sally Kershner: Features Editor Lydia Schwartz happened over Similarly, the recent U.S. missile ogy by championing it as “better Coral Ciupak: Viewpoints Editor Aleksi Pelkonen: Sports Editor the last eight strike on a Syrian airbase caused than anybody by a factor of five.” Meg Itoh: Viewpoints Editor Megan Zerrer: Sports Editor weeks and compare that to what’s little damage to the actual base but When asked if he himself au- Robert Dinkins, Jr.: A&E Editor Shoshana Rice: Photo Editor really happened over the last eight did kill nine civilians, including four thorized dropping the MOAB, he years, you’ll see there is a tremen- children. skirted the question and instead Katie Cameron:A&E Editor dous difference.” praised the military as the This statement makes me greatest “in the world.” wonder if Trump can re- After such a rich Consistent with his cam- Jordan Griffith: Chief Copy Editor Pedro Oliboni: Copy Editor member events before 2009. “history of failure, I’m paign, Trump ignores facts Desi LaPoole: Copy Editor Lily Iserson: Chief Copy Editor If he can, then he should and is quick to associate him- Eli Millette: Copy Editor Warren Lewis: Business Manager be able to recall that using not sure why the Trump self with the greatness of airpower to combat large America instead. While past terrorist groups hasn’t real- administration thinks administrations have used mil- All materials published herein are property of The Wooster ly worked out for us. Bomb- using a bigger bomb itary force to establish the na- Voice and cannot be reproduced without written consent of the ing Afghanistan in 1998 did tion as a hegemon, Trump is editors. The Voice can be contacted by mail at 1189 Beall Avenue not destroy al-Qaeda. Bomb- would make a differ- using military force to estab- (C-3187), Wooster, OH, 44691, or by phone at (330) 263-2598. ing Afghanistan in 2001 did ence.” lish himself as the hegemon. Emails can be sent to the editor at [email protected]. not eradicate the Taliban. In The nationalist rhetoric fact, it’s been 16 years and Trump uses here is the same the Taliban is still in Af- - Lydia Schwartz ’17 rhetoric he used in his cam- Disclaimer: The aim of the Viewpoints section is ghanistan. paign, which makes me won- After such a rich history der if dropping the MOAB to provide our readers with a view of the diverse of failures, I’m not sure why the This excessive use of force isn’t wasn’t just another campaign ma- and varying opinions that make up the campus Trump administration thinks using saving anyone. This show of air- neuver. After all, Trump is already a bigger bomb would make a differ- power isn’t about international jus- registered to campaign for the 2020 community. The views and opinions expressed ence. tice, it’s about political gain. presidential election. It’s never too here are those of the individual authors and not The impact of the MOAB on the The Trump administration early to start. Islamic State of Iraq and the Le- doesn’t care about protecting peo- necessarily of The Wooster Voice. We do not cen- vant (ISIL) forces exemplifies the ple — it cares about establishing Lydia Schwartz, a Contributing Writ- sor viewpoints on the basis of the opinions they ineffectiveness of using airpower the U.S. as a hegemon. er for the Voice, can be reached for com- express; this means that we will occasionally print against terrorist groups. ISIL is This is nothing new. Many U.S. ment at [email protected] viewpoints that some readers find offensive. We America’s post-Trump future looks liberal welcome responses to viewpoints but ask readers For most students on this campus, the poll, compared to 62 percent who care coverage in the United States, to recognize that these views are not necessarily the last year of political news has been disapproved. something that seems to be an in- one bad story after another. I don’t claim to be a psychic, but evitability now with the failure of the our own. From the I’m skeptical that those numbers will Trump/Paul Ryan version. We could election of improve for President Trump as his tackle the issue of global climate Donald Trump tenure matures. change, something that many of our Build an inclusive campus to the Presi- Just think back to a couple of years counterparts on the right refuse to dency, to his ap- ago when a 70+ year old self-pro- acknowledge the existence of or take Last Thursday on March 13, the bread ban during Passover. I also get pointments (or claimed socialist polling within the seriously. We could improve education Student Government Association that when I came here this was a Pres- startling and make it easier for people to (SGA) hosted a free doughnut event byterian affiliated school in a Christian Aleksi Pelkonen lack there- [M]illenials are attend college. in the CoRE in town. of) to key positions in govern- Not to mention ensuring the order to provide I love it here, and I don’t mind the ment, to Republican attempts to “soon to become the continued growth of the Amer- a stress-free minor things I have to deal with as a “repeal and replace Obamacare” ican economy through putting event and get Jew to be here, like the pork that’s un- and a whole host of other news largest voting bloc in more Democrats in office. Just some comments labeled in Lowry and the people who before, after and in-between, it the entire United States one example of this comes from on the Student try to convert me in the supermarket. has basically been a worst-case California, where the state gov- Government I do not think anyone in SGA was scenario for liberals from the (69 million were eligi- ernment imposed the highest Mary McLoughlin Association plotting or trying to exclude Jewish end of 2016 up until now. ble to vote in 2016) and state income tax rate in 2012, (SGA). students. I think this is just an ex- But luckily, for those students the vast majority of which was Well, I did not attend, but I do have ample of the lack of awareness that with left-leaning beliefs, the fu- that will be a welcome imposed upon the state’s mil- some comments. For a large majority plagues this campus. And I find there’s ture is looking brighter every lionaires. Since then, California of this campus, last week was Holy no small amount of irony that while day thanks to one reason: you. boon for liberal poli- has grown faster than the rest Week, which is a special week for Chris- SGA was trying to create an event for Yes, that’s right, millennials tics.” of the country and is consis- tians leading up to Easter. The month everyone, they excluded some people. are soon to become the largest tently one of the fastest grow- of April, and spring in general is a Quite frankly, I think we can do better. voting bloc in the entire United ing states in the nation. Now, it’s time for celebrations of many faiths. I’m not pushing for a situation States (69 million were eligible - Aleksi Pelkonen ’17 even the sixth largest economy Spring is universally a time of rebirth where everyone’s needs will be ac- to vote in 2016) and that will in the world, according to num- and renewal. Now, I cannot tell you commodated at every single moment; be a welcome boon for liberal bers from the 2015 Federal Bu- much about Holy Week (besides what I know that’s not always possible. All politics. According to a poll conducted margin of error pushed the eventual reau of Economic Analysis. I Googled), I’m asking by SurveyMonkey, if just millennials nominee Hillary Clinton to the brink So, next time you see Donald but it ends for is that had voted in the 2016 election, Hillary of securing the party’s nomination, Trump antagonizing another world on Easter I find there’s no when holi- Clinton would have won more than largely on the strength of his ap- leader or country on Twitter, you Sunday. I’m “small amount of irony day seasons 500 Electoral College votes (remem- peal to young voters. It’s a testament can at least take some solace in the not Christian, roll around, ber it takes 270 to win). to the potential and enthusiasm of fact that it’s not likely to last that though I do that while SGA was try- somebody And Donald Trump only com- young people that issues like student much longer. hope all the does a quick pounds this generational problem for debt were even debated during the If we survive these next four years, Christian stu- ing to create an event Google conservatives, as a new poll by Gen- campaign. the future looks bright; it also looks dents here at for everyone, they ex- search. Forward found, where 57 percent This is an exciting trend for the decidedly liberal. Wooster had As a of millennials believed Trump to be country. Think about how much posi- a great week. cluded some people.” member of an “illegitimate” president. Only 22 tive change we, as a generation, could Aleksi Pelkonen, a Sports Editor for the I celebrat- the Hillel percent of millennials approved of affect in this country. Voice, can be reached for comment at ed Passover Board, I can Trump’s performance at the time of We could further expand health [email protected] last week. - Mary McLoughlin ’20 say that if Passover (for the SGA had those of you just sent an who do not know) is a week-long cel- email to Hillel saying “Hey, we know FIND YOUR ebration commemorating the Jews’ this falls on Passover but hope you PLATFORM flight from Egypt. During Passover, could attend other events in the fu- many Jews restrict themselves from ture,” I would be less annoyed. eating Chametz (pronounced HA- I want to work to make this campus EMAIL: meTZ), or leavened bread or baking. a more inclusive one for everyone, not This is to commemorate the fact that just me. I totally understand that I am when the Jews were fleeing Egypt not the only person sometimes made CCIUPAK19 they did not have time to allow their to feel like an outsider here; I know OR bread to rise after baking it; leaving that my fellow students of color, stu- them with the flat Matzah bread we dents from other countries and stu- MITOH18 have all come to know and tolerate dents from other non-Christian faiths during this time. are made to feel the same. I love Passover, and Hillel threw a So, what are we going to do about it TO LEARN MORE huge Passover Seder (the traditional going forward? Well, an event like the ABOUT WRITING meal supposed to accompany every SGA was trying to hold was a good FOR VIEWPOINTS night of Passover) last Tuesday. It was start. The only way we can solve our a lot of fun. own ignorance is to talk to each other Which brings me to doughnuts. and learn. In the future, we just need to Kito Ashbey, a Contrib- Don’t get me wrong, any other week make sure everyone can attend. uting Cartoonist for the of the year I would be 100 percent pro-doughnut. I understand that to Mary McLoughlin, a Contributing Writer Voice, can be reached abstain from Chametz is my choice, for the Voice, can be reached for comment for comment at KAsh- and I’m not calling for a campus wide at [email protected]. [email protected] Friday, Section Editors: April 21 Voice Theresa Dunne 4 Features Sally Kershner Global and International Studies Department hosts conference Ellie Kahn Contributing Writer This coming Saturday, April 22, the Global and Interna- tional Studies Department (GIS) at the College will host the 3rd annual Great Lakes Colleges Association (GLCA) Undergraduate International Studies Research Conference. The conference is an install- ment in a series called “Chal- lenging Borders,” which is a collaboration between The College of Wooster and Deni- son University. The conference on Saturday kicks off with several presen- tations by students from vari- ous schools within the GLCA as well as other Ohio colleges, such as Kenyon, Oberlin and Global and International Studies students from the College attend the Amartya Sen lecture in Columbus, Oh. GIS students re- Ohio Wesleyan. cently attended the Zakir Hussein concert in Cleveland, as advised by Dr. Amyaz Moledina (Photo courtesy Dr. Amyaz Moledina). The student presenters will discuss the research and find- Michaela McNaughton ’17 will and Sarah Strum ’17. Women’s and Gender Stud- Israeli author and journalist ings from their respective se- discuss “To Protect and Serve: Later on in the conference, ies from , Sayed Kashua, as well as jour- nior theses, which all relate Homicide Rates and Policing there will be a faculty panel as well as Dr. Brian Miller, an nalist and civil rights lawyer back to the central theme of Policies in Central America” discussing “Contemporary Assistant Professor of History Alia Malek. According to the the conference. and Sam Waters ’17 will speak Issues in Migration Stud- from . event’s program, “the Chal- There are several Wooster on his topic of “Economics ies.” Moderated by Dr. Amyaz Throughout the year, both lenging Borders project seeks students that will present re- Under Fire.” Moledina, the chair of the GIS Wooster and Denison have col- to strengthen collaborative re- search from their Independent Other students from Wooster Department at the College, laborated to bring an array of search and teaching pathways Study projects; Rachel Wil- who will also present include the panel will feature Dr. Isis speakers and events to their between GLCA schools,” and son ’17 will present her topic Haley Davis ’17, Megan Koen- Nusair, an Associate Professor respective campuses, featur- the conference will exemplify of “Politics of the APolitical,” eman ’17, Cara Peterson ’17 of International Studies and ing individuals such as Arab- just that. First generation students find community on campus milial backgrounds, aiming to Sally Kershner educate others on the stigmas Features Editor that are attached to being a first generation student. This semester, students “Most of the stigma around have come together to form being a first-gen lies in rac- the First Generation Students ist and/or classist views; that Organization (FGSO), a group first-gens are lazy and poor that aims to combat the issues and that our families simply and struggles of students who don’t care about education, are the first in their family to otherwise they’d ‘just go to attend college. college,’” said McCubbins. On April 26, FGSO will host “A lot of people don’t real- their first event in Babcock ize just how hard we have to that will allow for students to work to get to the same place get to know the initiative be- they have. By presenting our- hind FGSO and gauge what selves as serious, professional the Wooster community can individuals with a plan, we can benefit from this organization. combat all the unfortunate and “Transitioning to college vastly untrue ideas people have is difficult for anyone, but for about people like us.” first-generation students, it’s Dispelling these stigmas as- especially difficult. Too of- sociated with first generation ten first-gens are vastly un- students allows other students prepared for the transition to realize that while it is com- and end up dropping out, and mon for first generation stu- that is something we wanted The First Generation Students Organization will be hosting their first introduction event dents to come from a lower in- to combat,” said Co-President in Babcock on April 26; the event is open to all of campus (Photo taken from Facebook). come or minority family, first Emilee McCubbins ’20. generation students can come Co-Presidents McCubbins in itself for first generation dents here,” said Sosa. plying for college and financial from all socioeconomic back- and Margie Sosa ’20 are tak- students to get into college, To encourage and guide first aid. grounds. ing the initiative to organize but notes that there is another generation students, FGSO They also are planning to Next semester, FGSO plans a community first generation challenge in keeping first gen- plans on hosting workshops invite alumni Jim DeRose to to work with the Center of Di- students can seek comfort and eration students at college. about FAFSA, discussion pan- speak about his experience versity and Inclusion and Stu- understanding in. Advised by “Because The College of els, study breaks and various at The College of Wooster dent Government Association Professor Medina, FGSO ex- Wooster has successfully been social events to bring the first as a first generation student. to collaborate on different so- ecutive board also includes Al- making an effort to increase generation student community Bringing in DeRose would be cial events and programming berto Peralta ’20 as treasurer, the socioeconomic and racial together. real life evidence of how first related to first generation stu- Andre Baronov ’20 as secre- diversity of its student body, I After becoming further es- generation students that have dents. tary and Emily Gamez ’20 as realized that we put all of our tablished on campus, FGSO attended the College can suc- For any questions or con- public relations commissioner. focus on getting first-genera- also hopes to branch out to the ceed. cerns, email Sosa at MSosa20@ Both McCubbins and Sosa tion students into college, but local community by working FGSO is dedicated to work- wooster.edu or McCubbins at recognize that it is a challenge do very little to keep these stu- with high school seniors ap- ing with students of all fa- [email protected]. Wooster community plans to rally at March for Science Anna Hartig posters around campus. who are teachers and learners students and staff have volun- discussions. If you have any Chemistry Club President, should care about supporting teered to help. The event fea- questions regarding the event Contributing Writer Jake Polster ’17, has hung a community that believes in tures a range of topics in the or where the specific activities many of these posters in resi- the importance of science and hope that the entire Wooster take place, contact Fitz Gibbon The College of Wooster’s dence halls to get more STEM- the value of making decisions community comes out to sup- at [email protected]. staff, faculty and students will oriented students to join the based on the reasoned evalu- port the global movement to Information can also be found rally at the March for Science march. All students and faculty ation of evidence,” said Fitz defend the role science plays on posters around campus. on Saturday April 22. The are invited to take part in the Gibbon. in our lives. Rallies in over 500 event starts at 2 p.m. at the discussions and all the topics Many students have already cities will be gathering. The Wooster downtown gazebo. are supposed to relate to the expressed interest in joining event held here at Wooster Speakers from Ohio Agricul- fight for science. certain break-out sessions and highlights the importance of tural Research and Develop- “All of the action sessions are coordinating directly with science in the modern day. Fitz Interested in ment Center, The College of look interesting, but I think the the session leaders to help par- Gibbon also said, “Sessions will writing for Wooster and local schools will ‘Pseudoscience & Fake News’ ticipate in discussion. Professor be aimed at generating ideas for Features? all be gathering at this time to and ‘Climate Change’ should be of Chemistry Karl Feierabend action to counter attacks on sci- support science. interesting sessions, given the will be one of the leaders of the ence and science funding.” There’s only a Following the rally at 3 p.m., recent political situation!” said “Pseudoscience & Fake News” If you’re interested in the few issues left! a variety of break-out ses- Polster. action session with Professor march, stop by both the rally at sions will be held regarding Heather Fitz Gibbon, profes- of English Nancy Grace. Fei- 2 p.m. in the public square of Email Sally at SKersh- Economics of Environmental sor of Anthropology and Soci- erabend has encouraged stu- downtown Wooster as well as [email protected] or Issues, Science and Food Se- ology, is a planning committee dents from his Environmental the break-out sessions held af- Theresa at TDunne17@ curity, Evidence-Driven Social member for the Wooster March Chemistry course to help with terwards. There will be a lot of wooster.edu. Policy, Science and Habitat in for Science, and has encouraged the session. familiar faces from The College the Great Lakes Region and all students to get involved While the March for Science of Wooster attending as well as Climate Change. The locations along with many other staff is not affiliated with The Col- some from the local community for each topic can be found on members as well. “Those of us lege of Wooster, many of our which should make for profound WV Friday, April 21, 2017 5 Historical Preservation class seeks to preserve on-campus houses Lily Iserson Chief Copy Editor Every Wooster student is a temporary guest. Our dorms and houses hold our things, our schoolwork and all our good and bad decisions until we graduate: a stopping-point that never feels real enough. Over a period of time lengthier than our student tenure, dorms and residences too undergo the quiet change of renovations, as well as the more dramatic change of demolitions. Will anyone remember the drama of the Holden Annex’s existence in a few years? Will anyone re- member Scot Cottage, a building set for destruction at the end of this year? Students in Professor Madonna Hettinger’s Historical Preservation workshop are inter- ested in exploring the histories of these buildings, and all the culture and community that ex- Before it is demolished in the summer, Scot Cottage is in the works of being preserved by Professor Madonna Hettinger and her ists in tandem with the memories students in her Historical Preservation workshop, alongside the efforts of Special Collections in the libary (Photo by Shoshana Rice). they bear. As part of a series of indepen- worrying about paint colors administration take away some- ered AWOL, as they refused to houses, especially ones that aren’t dent research and projects, Het- and trying to recreate a perfect thing so central to student life fight in the Vietnam War. at risk for demolishment just yet, tinger’s students are investigat- house from the past, we focused is really upsetting, and in this McBryde talked about discov- students of the class are interested ing the pasts of campus houses, on these houses as places where project we’re talking about how ering that latter bit of history in rolling their sleeves up for the and the preservation initiatives communities were built. And so, to preserve this space even if we in the journal of an alum, which practical work of house upkeep. required for each building’s con- we are really interested in how can’t preserve the building,” said showcased Scot Cottage as a “Professor Hettinger wants us servation. Houses being studied people have made a house mean- McBryde. place with a past more extensive to use hammers and to go in and include ones currently in use, ingful. There are plenty of ex- Its history stretches over mul- than a mere party house: “It was get that real world experience,” such as Westminster, as well as amples of that on this campus,” tiple student organizations, from so special to learn about that his- said McBryde. Overholt House, a special man- said Hettinger. Men of Harambee and various tory.” As such, in a future iteration of the sion that teams will dismantle Kimi McBryde ’18 was excited Greek groups to a Vegan co- In order to preserve memories workshop, students may get to live in and restore entirely at another to join a team exploring Scot operative. Before these student of Scot Cottage before its demo- the very houses they’re refurbishing. location. Cottage in light of its upcoming groups became involved with lition, members of the class are “We’ll begin restoring these houses, “My students in this class re- demolition. Scot Cottage, its inhabitants in talks with Special Collections room by room,” Hettinger said; with ally decided to take a novel ap- “In my freshman year, that was ranged from the children of mis- about archiving some stories and this energy, these living spaces can proach to the ideas of histori- a facet of the campus, everyone sionaries to U.S. Marines in hid- materials for future generations endure both inside and outside the cal preservation, so instead of knows Scot Cottage. To see the ing. These marines were consid- of Wooster students. For other archive. Seniors present Independent Studies at academic conferences this particular field, and everyone Theresa Dunne was excited to hear about the work Features Editor of others, and to push the research community forward through col- Although the I.S. process may laboration,” said Wilson. be nearing the end, some seniors at Staying closer to home, Wooster The College of Wooster are giving seniors from a variety of social sci- new life to their undergraduate re- ence disciplines presented their in- search projects as they present their dependent studies at the Northeast findings at academic conferences Ohio Undergraduate Sociology across the country. Symposium (NEO-USS) hosted at Earlier this month, political The College of Wooster on April science majors Lucy Brazil ’17, 8. Caitlin Ziegert McCombs ’17, a Michael Herman ’17, Jack Johan- sociology major who gave an oral ning ’17 and Anthony Malky ’17 presentation on her I.S. which ex- attended the Midwest Political plores the role of ethnic enclaves Science Association’s (MPSA) on modern immigrants’ integra- annual conference in Chicago, tion processes, enjoyed getting to Ill, which caters to many gradu- present her project in an academic ate students and professors of environment and receiving feed- political science from Midwest- back from students and professors ern academic institutions in in attendance. addition to experts from think “Surprisingly, I found that I tanks and other political analy- loved the critiques of my proj- sis institutes. ect just as much [as present- Brazil gave a poster presentation ing],” said Ziegert McCombs, of her I.S. on how female Senators “Hearing fellow students and advocate for women’s issues during Lucy Brazil ’17, a political science major, presents her Independent Study at the Midwest professors from other schools time periods which haven’t been Political Science Association in Chicago, Ill. (Photo courtesy Lucy Brazil). ask me questions about my dominated by masculine issues. methods, theoretical approach “I was attracted to the fact that I a year-long mentored project that Molecular Genetics Network other researchers reaffirmed the and even vocabulary choice would be presenting to a group of was a requirement for all students Meeting (OMGN) in Pacific truly collaborative nature of sci- has really pushed me to get the people that have a genuine interest was virtually unheard of, and it re- Grove, Ca. the most rewarding. entific research for Wilson. most out of my research expe- in my research and could help me minded me just how special this ex- “Oomycetes are really obscure “I think there’s an idea in the rience.” think about my process in a new perience is,” said Brazil. organisms to the general public,” general public of scientists as peo- To see these seniors and light. Most people I talked to and Additionally, biology major said Wilson. “So it was reward- ple who work independently, locked many more present their I.S. the other undergraduate present- Avery Wilson ’17 found the op- ing to be able to share the work away in their lab and isolated from research on-campus, stop by ers I met were impressed not only portunity to discuss his research I’ve done with a group of people the real world. But through this presentation and poster ses- by my project but also by the idea with experts in his very specific who could more easily grasp its conference I was able to interact sions during Senior Research of I.S. in general. The concept of field of study at the Oomycete significance.” Engaging with with some of the biggest names in Symposium on Fri., April 28. Environmental tip: Featured recipe of the week: Break the paper towel The Spicy Burrito Bowl

addiction of guacamole, and a soulful grilled chicken breast to Madelaine Braver els a year we would save 554,000 Coral Ciupak spoonful of edamame cut up and mix in your trees annually and over a mil- Viewpoints Editor Step 3: Glance over the pro- bowl. Contributing Writer lion dollars in landfill dumping tein bar for some heartier op- Step 5: The seasoning Did you know that the aver- fees. Shake your wet hands and Step 1: Toss in a base of tions. This is where I scoop up and sauce racks can pro- age college student uses 2,400 to then fold the paper towel before lettuce from the salad bar or some of that sweet sweet sour vide that extra panache 3,000 paper towels annually? drying your hands and you will a layer of brown rice from cream and sprinkle in some for your sad but tasty ex- This accounts for over a third find that you hands get more dry Vegetarian (if it’s open). Ei- shredded cheese. cuse for a Chipotle burrito of the waste stream in each with less paper towel use. ther ingredient will give you Step 4: For all you crazy bowl. My personal prefer- building. Every ton of paper Some dorms, like Douglass, a strong foundation on which carnivores out there, the ence is a spicy squeeze of towels requires 17 trees and have hooks in the bathroom to build your burrito bowl. protein bar also has a fine Sriracha (but not too much 20,000 gallons of water. This where students can hang towels. Step 2: Take a stroll up and array meat options. Chicken — my palette is about as item is ubiquitous on campus but By bringing a towel or keeping down the salad bar and see is available diced — or, if strong as Kellyanne Con- it doesn’t need to be. one in the bathroom you can what tickles your fancy. I usu- you’re willing to take that way’s bone structure). If every household in the US help to save energy and reduce ally go with a healthy help- extra journey, mosey on over Step 6: Get out of that used one less roll of paper tow- the waste stream. ing of salsa, a doting dollop to the Grille and ask for a sucker and enjoy. Section Editors: Friday, Voice Robert Dinkins, JR. APR. 21 6 Arts&Entertainment Katie Cameron Kendrick Lamar does it again with album — DAMN. THE SCENE On Feel-Good Media meeting the head of Kendrick’s cur- “Feel-good” content often implies rent record label, Top Dawg Enter- a picture of a cute shiba inu staring tainment. With the line, “Because if at you from the cozy inseams of a Anthony killed Ducky/ Top Dawg Buzzfeed article, usually doe-eyed, could be servin’ life/ While I grew usually the color of buttered toast. up without a father and die in a A feel good story, on the other hand: gunfight,” Lamar tells the audience that’s something surprisingly per- how his life could have easily been sonal. You’ve got a whole world of flipped. content that can distract you from Another difference from TPAB failing statistics and all your other are the background beats and mu- existential miseries here at The Col- sic heard under Kendrick’s rapping. lege of Wooster, after all! DAMN. moves away from the jazzy, As medications vary for different soulful instrumentation and instead illnesses, feel-good narratives vary uses traditional hip hop beats and based on the relief you’re looking sounds that put more of an empha- for. So, let’s move past the univer- sis on the lyrics Lamar is rapping. sality of the beloved shiba inu for The overall effect of which creates a breakdown of different emotional an easier to listen to and more acces- cleansers on the proverbial narra- sible hip hop album. tive shelf: Like other Kendrick works, it is 1. God, I Just Need Something full of both implicit and explicit al- Familiar lusions to religion, even citing a spe- Kendrick Lamar released his fourth studio album, DAMN. The album depicts some This type of story is the feel-good cific line from the Old Testament on of the artist’s inner struggles (Photo taken from Wikipedia). equivalent of a six-year-old stick- the track “FEAR.” Even the release ing their hand in a bucket of pop- Waverly Hart somewhat political LP. election, portray Kendrick trying to date for the album, April 14 (Good corn upon their first Harry Potter Contributing Writer DAMN.’s opening track, deal with the aftermath, returning Friday) added to the underlying bib- film experience. These stories stick “BLOOD.,” begins with spoken lines to the regular cycle of life after the lical meaning of the album. around, unlike a treasured girlfriend After creating one of the most by Kendrick that set the tone for the Trump election. DAMN. does not represent a or a professor’s faith in your ability. critically acclaimed and socially in- rest of the album. He tells a parable This is part of the reason DAMN. decline of Lamar’s abilities in the Consult Star Wars, any novel you ac- fluential hip hop albums, To Pimp of meeting a blind woman on the is so different from TPAB. In his pre- slightest. The album has party tually enjoyed in your K-12 educa- a Butterfly, Kendrick Lamar has re- sidewalk, who later tells Lamar that vious album, Kendrick was trying to anthems like “DNA.” and “HUM- tion, Pixar films or ABC Halloween turned with an LP divergent from he has lost his life. The track goes on motivate and inspire a group of peo- BLE.,” intermixed with more re- films, the middle of April aside. his earlier works, but no less excep- to sample an excerpt from Fox News, ple, evident by the Black Lives Mat- flective and pensive tracks, such 2. Almost Real-Life as the Op- tional. in which political commentator Eric ter advocates adopting “Alright” as as “LUST.,” which details the re- posite of Escapism DAMN., the fourth studio album Bolling recites and criticizes a line the “We Shall Overcome” of the 21st petitive and monotonous nature of Sometimes, the pressures of from the Compton-based rapper, from Lamar’s “Alright.” century. However, DAMN. is a more Kendrick’s life. building a fictional reality’s a pain- consists of 14 tracks in which Lamar Throughout the album, Lamar personal album, one that Lamar uses If there was any worry Kendrick ful task for the weary mind. If you recounts his own life experiences and mentions Fox News several other to tell his individual stories and life would recede from popularity after can sympathize here, I recommend stories, criticizes the right-wing me- times on songs such as “DNA.” and experiences. TPAB, these worries are alleviated reality television: The Great British dia and makes meaningful references “YAH.” These references, along with The last track is completely dedi- with DAMN., which is already on Bake-Off offers a wholesome com- to the Bible, combining all of these the mention of the disbelief that cated to the single unbelievable story track to be the best hip hop album petition for anyone faintly inter- mechanisms to create a reflective and many Americans felt after the 2016 of Kendrick’s father coincidentally of 2017. ested in decorous cakes and gentle contestants trying their best. Net- An interview with the band COIN, tomorrow’s Springfest headliner flix documentaries and otherwise educational television will enlighten Katie Cameron KC: The music video for your perspective, without captur- A&E Editor “Run” features you and your ing a real-world that’s too close to bandmates performing all home. Tomorrow, Wooster welcomes these crazy stunts on cars 3. Angst Catharsis special guest COIN to campus as and roofs, to the point that I If you’re drifting in the direction the headliner of Springfest, the turned into my mother all at of this relief, you’re painfully aware College’s outdoor music festival once while watching it. How of the world’s faults. Stories in this hosted by Wooster Activities much of that video was real? category reemphasize these feelings, Crew. The Nashville-based band CL: A lot of that is real. It was reaching the point of a productive released a new album today titled terrifying. I don’t think I would numbness. Whether it’s the pessi- How Will You Know If You Never do that again [laughs]. mism of Bojack Horseman, the sar- Try, and The Wooster Voice got the KC: Any inside scoops on castic darkness of the film Heathers chance to talk to band frontman How Will You Know If You Never or a chapter out of David Foster Chase Lawrence about the band’s Try? What’s the significance of Wallace’s oeuvre, you can chuckle new album, upcoming tour and the title? wickedly from the shadows of your music videos. CL: The whole album is cen- The band COIN will perform at Springfest on April 22 dorm bed as self-aware writers rep- KC: On COIN’s debut album, tered around this idea of be- (Photo courtesy of COIN). resent all your misanthropy. there’s a hyper-precision to ing motivated by the inevitable. 4. Scare It Away! your sound, very guitar-driv- The idea for the title and the KC: Speaking of the inevi- KC: Any comments you want You know how people always en. Can you describe how the album artwork [which depicts table, I’m a soon-to-be college to make to Wooster’s student try to spook you whenever you’re band’s style has evolved for any a hand reaching toward a head- graduate looking toward the body before Springfest? suffering from the hiccups? This unfamiliar listeners? stone inscribed with the album’s future, and I can’t help but ask CL: We’re really excited to category takes the same approach. CL: The Strokes were a huge title against a red background] if forming this band was always release this album — it’s been a Watch something that sends all influence on our first album — came together, and they can’t your plan when all four of you long time coming for us. We’re your negative feelings off edge of well, The Strokes and The Cure really be independent of each graduated from Belmont? very proud of this new collection your suspense: consider a novel by — to the point where the produc- other. I realized that the dash CL: Oh, yeah, we obsess over of songs, but we’re even more Shirley Jackson, the films Get Out er was like, “If somebody says between the year you’re born the future. But at the same time, excited for our first headlining and Let The Right One In, or an es- The Strokes one more time...” and the year you die encompass- this whole album is me talking to tour beginning next week, and pecially chilling episode of Black We’re not trying to fit into any es your entire life, all of your myself, telling me to stop worry- you guys will be a part of that, Mirror. mold or check off any boxes. achievements and your legacy, ing so much. It’s going happen. so thank you! 5. Funny, Hopeful, Or Anything The biggest change you’re prob- and about a year ago that I real- Try your best, or just try. What- COIN, as well as Asher Roth, Else: Choose One ably hearing [on the new album] ized that I didn’t know what my ever’s going to happen is going Gazzo and student openers, will You’ve read all these; you’re at a is that all the tempos have been legacy would be. The idea for to happen. Every step seems or- perform at Springfest on Saturday, loss. In your worse-for-wear emo- slowed down, so you’re hearing the album came out so naturally dained, but if you don’t give the April 22, at 6:00 p.m. on the Aca- tional state, you may suffer from more fluidity. after that. effort, nothing’s going to happen. demic Quad. apathy or indecision. Fair enough. ‘Choose’ an emotion you’d rather have. If that’s hope, try a Studio Ghibli film; if it’s amusement, an episode of Community or The I.T. WoosterStreetStyleShowcasing personal style on campus : Crowd’s worth your time. These emotions are only starting points — if you associate something gen- erally “good” with any title, a path’s Rubén Eugenio Agüero Quinteros ’17 (Left) opening for you despite any initial Economics Major melancholy. Best of luck, and al- Ah springtime, high season for man buns and smiling boys. Here we ways consult a health care profes- see one of Rubén killin’ it per usual. His hands lay casually out of his sional if a longstanding wellness pockets in case he needs to grab something quickly and wants to re- dilemma overtakes the power of a duce the time it would take for him to take his hands out of his pockets good narrative. pre-grab. We like how his outfit is normal, unlike some of those freak shows out there. Lily Iserson, a Chief Copy Editor for the Voice, can be reached for com- Rob Tudisco ’17 (Right) ment at [email protected]. Psychology Major With an outfit that’s one part business executive and at least three parts LIKE MOVIES? chin; Robby T confidently strikes the ol’ oligarch pose in Lowry student center. He has a real ‘business executive’ vibe going down in the photo, MUSIC? WRITING? which is funny given the employment prospects of a psychology major. While we like most parts of this outfit, one can’t help but worry about the E-MAIL hands in his pockets. What if he has to grab something quickly? Unlike RDINKINS19 Rubén, Rob’s reaction time would be greatly hindered by his pocket OR hands. What a freak show. KCAMERON17 TO LEARN MORE (Photos by Eli Millette and captions by Eli Millette and Lydia Schwartz) ABOUT WRITING FOR ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT! Section Editors: Voice Friday, Aleksi Pelkonen April 21 Megan Zerrer Sports 7 Scots baseball cruises past in doubleheader Ben Blotner bases, Jamie Lackner ’17 drew another walk to drive in a run. Contributing Writer Nick Strausbaugh ’20 scored on The College of Wooster’s Crum’s sacrifice fly and Drew baseball team dominated the Tornow ’18 unloaded a three- Lords of Kenyon College on run bomb to right, bringing the Saturday, winning by scores of lead to 8-0. 15-1 and 18-6 at McCloskey The Scots continued to pile on Field. “I think the key for this in the sixth, tacking on five more weekend was the amount of runs. They would eventually offense we brought to the table,” win 15-1, as the game ended said Tanner after seven Kaplan innings due to ’19. “Our I think the the mercy rule. hitters were key for this Starting pitcher consistently “ Michael Houdek squaring weekend was ’17 tossed a balls up and complete-game providing key the amount gem, allowing hits when we just five hits needed them.” of offense we and striking The opener brought to the out seven. “I was scoreless think Michael through three table. Our hit- Houdek set the innings before tone for us early Garrett Crum ters were consis- by throwing Brian Murray ’19 throws a pitch. The Fighting Scots beat Kenyon 15-1 and 18-6 this ’19 hit a two- tently squaring a few shutout past weekend (Photo courtesy Woosterathletics.com). run shot in innings,” an early 1-0 lead, but it didn’t in the fifth, Wooster broke it back said Kaplan. Wooster has won the fourth to balls up [...]” remarked his last as the Scots rocked Kenyon’s open in the following frames. five straight and will try to give Wooster catcher, Ryan pitching staff for eight runs in Stuursma and Lackner went continue its hot streak on April the lead. The - Tanner Ostendorf ’17. the fourth inning. Ostendorf deep as the Scots scored nine 19 at Denison. The Big Red are Scots broke it Kapplan ’19 “He kept the drove in the first run with a triple unanswered runs, again invoking having a strong season, having open with six momentum on and scored on an infield single by the mercy rule for an 18-6 win. previously been ranked 17th in runs in the our side until Jacob Stuursma ’19. Strausbaugh It was a terrific day for Wooster the nation. Denison is 19-6 on fifth. Chandler Dippman ’19 and we were able to break it open later singled for two of his five in all aspects of the game, as the season, with a 5-3 record Jake Fling ’18 singled to start offensively.” RBIs and Wielansky crushed a the defense also shined. “I know in conference play. Despite the the rally, then Kenyon pitcher The second contest yielded two-run dinger. Trailing 8-1, our outfield was a big key this prospect of a tough opponent, Patrick O’Leary ’20 threw away a similar result, as Wooster’s the Lords didn’t go down quietly, weekend, with Drew Tornow’s Strausbaugh thinks the team Dan Harwood ’20’s sacrifice bunt offense was again quiet at the answering with four runs in the great catch in left the first game is up to the challenge of facing to make it 3-0. After Michael start before breaking out in the bottom of the inning to make it and Jake Fling’s running catch off against a strong conference Wielansky ’19 walked to load the middle innings. The Lords took 8-5. After both sides added a run in center in the second game,” rival. Lacrosse teams come up short against conference rival Wittenberg Taylor Sikich program’s career assists category Contributing Writer with 96. CJ Polak ’17 ended the game with two goals while Matt The College of Wooster wom- Parmelee ’17 had an assist. en’s lacrosse team came out firing Wittenberg (8-5, 5-2 NCAC) with a 5-3 lead early in the first scored first, but Wooster quick- half over rival Wittenberg Univer- ly countered with four straight sity, but despite the strong start, goals. Polak tallied the first two Wittenberg persevered and defeat- goals, as Herold assisted on both. ed the Scots 20-15 on Thursday, Herold then went on to assist Na- April 13 in Springfield, Oh. thaniel Miller ’18. Miller scored However, captain Heather Szy- only minutes later on an assist manski ’17 hit a collegiate career from Ian Brim ’18. The Scots end- milestone when she scored her ed the first period winning 4-1, 100th career goal with only 1 sec- but the Tigers responded with ond remaining in the game. Szy- four goals in the second period to manski also leads the team with tie the game at half. Sam Kuhn ’18 38 goals. scored the only goal for the Scots Wooster (9-3, 2-2 NCAC) came in the second period. out strong with a different player In the third period, Tigers took scoring each of the Scot’s first the lead for the first time, but five goals. Wittenberg (9-5, 3-2 CJ Polak ’17 jumps to snag a ball from the air. Despite starting off strong, the men’s lacrosse team fell Parmelee responded minutes lat- NCAC) tied the game up, but Jor- to Wittenberg 13-7 (Photo by Shoshana Rice). er by assisting Herold to even the dan Stone ’19 and Laura Papp ’19 score. However, the Tigers went soon responded by tallying two scored two more times in re- Later in the week, The Col- team a position in the conference on a relentless streak as they more goals for the Scots. From sponse to Wooster’s own streak. lege of Wooster men’s lacrosse tournament after the season ends. scored seven goals to Wooster’s there, Wittenberg went on a scor- Final goals from Papp and Szy- battled The Scots started the game one in the second half, which ing streak as the Tigers scored 10 manksi came in the last three as they hosted the Tigers at John strong, but the Tigers dominated led the Tigers to clinch the 13-7 straight goals taking a consider- minutes, but the Tigers prevailed P. Papp Stadium to celebrate “Se- with a 7-1 second-half run that victory. Next, Wooster takes on able lead with only 22:33 left to and claimed the 20-15 victory. nior Day.” The Scots recently led them to win the contest 13-7. Ohio (8-4, play in the game. Szymanski finished with five clinched a spot in the top-four of Each of the three active se- 5-0 NCAC) on April 22 in Dela- The Scots refused to give up; goals, while Laura Papp finished the conference standings after a niors tallied points for the Fight- ware, Oh. Wooster scored four out of the with three goals. Jenny Grossman recent victory over DePauw Uni- ing Scots (9-7, 5-2 NCAC). Josh Following that, the Scots will next five goals to make the score ’20 and Stone had two goals each. versity which saw them attain a Herold ’20 scored two goals and play in the NCAC tournament, 17-13. However, the Tigers’ of- Goalkeeper Emma Hambright ’20 record of 5-0 in conference. The four assists and moved into a tie with times, dates and opponents fense remained vigorous as they finished with 11 saves. top-four position ensured the for third-place all-time in the yet to be confirmed.

MEGAN’S MUSINGS Media coverage of Isaiah Thomas’ family tragedy is a tragedy The Boston Celtics were the for Thomas’ sister, Chyna Thomas, watching Thomas cry during someone is crying, of course, opinion, is incredibly unfair to the talk of the East last week after Stevens has mentioned the Celtics’ pregame warmups one day after the noble thing to do is comfort player. But for many, there is the outlasting the Cleveland Cavaliers plans to attend. the death of his sister. Barkley’s them. But if someone is trying unspoken reality that sports come for the top seed. Perhaps the most frustrating comments were crude, emotionless to hide their tears, it may also first and foremost. It’s one of the The team was part of all of this is the fact and downright distasteful. But the be noble to pretend you do not reasons why Knicks point guard riding a wave of that media has used this player’s most irritating comment Barkley notice them.” Stephon Marbury wasn’t told of momentum — personal tragedy to discuss how made was the following: “I’m not The media using Thomas’ his dad’s death while he played that undeniably this will affect the team’s playoffs feeling comfortable with him sitting personal tragedy to speculate how against the Phoenix Suns. Megan Zerrer came crashing performances, and instead of on the sideline crying like that. That the Celtics will do in playoffs is And just like everything else to a sudden halt the day before the writing about the team coming makes me uncomfortable. So that downright disgusting. While I will in this messed up world, it’s Celtic’s playoff opener when star together in a show of solidarity, tells me he’s not in shape to play.” acknowledge that there was an sickening that people would guard Isaiah Thomas’ sister was love and support, they have used What. The. Actual. Hell. Personally, outpouring of support for Thomas rather have their players kept in killed in a car accident. Instead of this tragedy solely to predict I’d like to know just who Barkley on social media, the fact that people the dark, or ignore their grief on overcoming the Chicago Bulls in how Thomas himself will is to decide whether someone who felt the need to speculate about how the court, solely for the sake of Game One, the Celtics fell 106-102. play. While I understand that has experienced a very real personal he would perform is upsetting. their team winning. Because in There is no doubt in my mind athletes, just like celebrities, tragedy is in the right mindset The accident has become a this world, crying for your sister that the Celtics are supporting give up personal privacy when to play. backdrop for everything Thomas makes people uncomfortable, their fellow teammate. Coach they step onto the court or the SB Nation summed things up has done and will do upon setting and winning is clearly more Brad Stevens commented on the big screen, this complete lack pretty well with a quote from foot on the court. It’s evident in important than shedding tears. outpouring of support for Thomas, of empathy from the media is Lemony Snicket (the author of the fact that we turn tragedies into and stressed that decisions to play undeniably frustrating. A Series of Unfortunate Events events that athletes must conquer Megan Zerrer, a Sports Editor for the would be up to Thomas himself. Charles Barkley was adamant in for those of you who have been and overcome instead of giving Voice, can be reached for comment at While no funeral date has been set the fact that he felt uncomfortable living under a rock), “When them time to grieve. And that, in my [email protected] 8 Friday, April 21, 2017 WV College changes club sports handbook Notable Numbers sports, the Club Sports Committee has had to completely rework the manual to fit all of the stipulations,” 100 7 Heather Smith ’17, treasurer of Number of Champions League Number of consecutive Cham- Women’s Ultimate Frisbee said. goals scored by Real Madrid for- pions League semifinals that Real “In order to ensure the safety of ward Cristiano Ronaldo, the most Madrid have reached, the longest all students, there are multiple safety of all time. Ronaldo is followed such streak in the competition’s and health trainings that will be by Barcelona’s Lionel Messi with history. Real defeated Bayern required of Club Sports teams. These 94 goals, and former Real Madrid Munich 6-3 on aggregate in the trainings will be offered by the school player, Raúl, with 71 goals. quarterfinal. and paid for by Campus Council. In addition, there is new documentation 89 50 that must be filled out semi-annually and before travel to ensure teams Number of combined points Number of playoff goals are taking precautionary measures that Cleveland Cavaliers players scored by Chicago Blackhawks and abiding by the regulations in the LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and winger Patrick Kane in his ca- manual. There will most definitely Kevin Love scored in their Game reer with the ‘Hawks, the fourth- be more paperwork for leadership, Two matchup with the Indiana most in the team’s history. Bobby but it is a small price to pay for being Pacers, the most that the trio Hull holds the franchise record covered by the school’s insurance,” have scored in the playoffs. with 62. Changes to the club sports handbook will affect teams such as said Smith when asked about what Ram-Jam (Photo courtesy Michael Herman). changes were made and how they 17 27 Sam Kuhn campus are great ways to promote will affect the club sports here at productivity involving sports that are Wooster. Number of sacks that Caro- Number of points that Port- Contributing Writer not offered at the College. There are Club sports play an important role lina Panthers defensive tackle land Trail Blazers guard C.J. Mc- Recently, the College has changed 17 club sports programs on campus, in campuses across the country, and Kawann Short has had over the Collum scored against the Gold- its insurance plan that works with which regularly travel to competition garner high participation rates. With past two seasons, third-most in en State Warriors in the first the club sports program, which has against other clubs from colleges and a significant portion of the student the NFL over that span. The half of Game One of their first- in turn prompted a new club sports universities. body at The College of Wooster Panthers signed Short to a five- round matchup, the most that the handbook. “Given the new insurance plan being affected by these changes, year, $80 million contract this Warriors have surrendered to an The club sports programs on adopted by the school that covers club responses will surely vary. offseason. opponent in one half all season.

Megan’s and Aleksi’s quick picks Bite-Sized Sports This Week’s Games Megan Aleksi (139-71) (131-79) FIZDALE QUESTIONS OFFICIATING AMERICAN RUNNERS DO WELL PREMIER LEAGUE Memphis Grizzlies head coach David Fizdale The 121st Boston Marathon took place last BOURNEMOUTH v. BORO Boro B’mouth expressed frustration over the officiating dur- Saturday. The men’s open division was won HULL v. WATFORD Watford Hull ing his post-game press conference following by Kenyan Geoffrey Kirui with a time of two SWANSEA v. STOKE Stoke Stoke the Grizzlies Game two matchup with the San hours, nine minutes and 37 seconds. The wom- WEST HAM v. EVERTON Everton West Ham Antonio Spurs. The Grizzlies lost the game, en’s open division was won by Kenyan Edna BURNLEY v. MAN UNITED United United 96-82. Kiplagat, who turned in a time of 2:21:52. LIVERPOOL v. CRYSTAL PALACE Liverpool Liverpool Fizdale claimed that the refs were wrongfully not American runners performed well, with two calling fouls on his team during his rant, and cited of the top four spots going to Americans in the FA CUP many free throw statistics from the game to back up women’s division. In the men’s division, six of CHELSEA v. TOTTENHAM Tottenham Chelsea his claim before concluding, “Take that for data!” the top 10 runners were American. ARSENAL v. MANCHESTER CITY Arsenal City Source: SBNation Source: ESPN.com

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