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THE Newspaper Transcript in the Country Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013 Volume 151, No. 2 Class of 2017 OWU ‘Stuys’ up for second year most diverse in university history By Brian Cook Transcript Reporter

No matter what the class of 2017 ends up achieving, it has already made history at Ohio Wesleyan. According to Rebecca Eckstein, vice-president of Enroll- ment and Strategic Communication, this year’s incoming class is more diverse than any of its predecessors. “We are proud that this freshman class has the highest per- centage of ethnic domestic diversity in the history of the uni- versity and we have increased our international enrollment over last year,” Eckstein said. “However, to us, diversity ex- tends beyond race.” Eckstein said the freshman class ranks near the previous class academically, although one statistic for evaluating an incoming class was not provided due to its decreasing popu- larity among high schools. “Since the majority of high schools no longer rank its stu- dents, GPA is a better measurement,” Eckstein said. “This class average is a 3.4 while the previous class average was a 3.5, while the average ACT of 25 remained unchanged.” In the Sept. 16 faculty meeting, University President Rock Jones said the current freshman class’s academic profile is less competitive overall than that of the current sophomore class. In addition to a lower average GPA, the former has a lower average SAT score than the latter. In terms of enrollment, Eckstein said OWU has set itself up well for the future financially and educationally. “The target number for all U.S. and international freshman as well as transfer students was 590,” she said. “We have en- rolled 572, which is the second consecutive year that OWU has enrolled a class with an increase in net revenue, which enhances the budget for all educational purposes.” Photo by Spenser Hickey However, Eckstein said OWU isn’t looking to drastically increase its enrollment because of its desire to educate stu- Seniors Matthew Jamison and Jenea Dominguez relax by the fire on the patio in front of Stuyvesant Hall before “Stuyin’ dents in a small-school environment. Up All Night.” Jamison and Dominguez both took part in the “Stuyin Up” festivities as members of Residential Life “OWU is committed to providing a liberal arts education staff—Jamison is resident assistant in the Honors House and Dominguez is an RA in Smith Hall East. in a small, residential community,” she said. “Residential Life is currently at 99% occupancy so I expect the size of future classes to remain approximately the same.” See Page 4 for more photos and coverage of “Stuyin Up All Night” Eckstein said the freshman class “carries the same phil- anthropic spirit and desire for service as previous classes,” but acknowledged there is no official way to quantify this because the Common Application does not require students Kay named as new director of university’s Arneson Institute to record a specific number of service hours. By Julianne Zala Kay said he plans to con- Transcript Correspondent tinue the traditional directors’ practice of combining inter- “Coming to OWU was a breath of fresh Sean Kay, professor of poli- ests in theory and practice in air because I can experience so many tics and government, is the new programming, mentioning a director of Ohio Wesleyan’s possible travel-learning course different cultures and lifestyles,” said Arneson Institute for Practical that would investigate ways in Liam Keller, a freshman. Politics and Public Affairs. which Washington, D.C., oper- As director, Kay plans to ates. create new avenues to share in- Kay also wishes to expand formation with students, facul- interest in the Wesleyan in Freshman Liam Keller said he enjoys the diversity in cul- ty, staff, and the general public. Washington program, which ture, something he didn’t experience much in high school. He said he feels the position is provides internships for uni- “Coming to OWU was a breath of fresh air because I can “a very exciting opportunity.” versity students in the nation’s experience so many different cultures and lifestyles,” he said. The institute has begun capital. Freshman Ashley McAdam said OWU is much more di- work on a new webpage, which Kay said Washington was verse than her high school even though the two have the same Kay said will serve as a “place a rich place for experiences number of students. for non-partisan information, in the social sciences, given Keller said he also appreciates the “family sense” that’s research, and other information the many organizations based present at OWU. for people who are interested in there. “In my high school everybody stuck to their group and public policy at the local, state, He said such government- didn’t stray from that path,” he said. “At OWU there are so national, and international lev- based groups included the Na- many groups and clubs to be a part of that you end up meeting el.” tional Endowment for the Arts, a variety of people and get to immerse yourself in different Kay also plans to compose the Department of Education, groups and activities no matter what your background is.” brochures that will outline the the Department of Energy, Photo courtesy of Connect2OWU Keller said the programs set up to help students succeed at semester-long Wesleyan in the Environmental Protec- Sean Kay, professor of politics and government and chair of the university could use some improvement. Washington internship program tion Agency, National Science the International Studies program, is now director of Ohio “There was a lot of information that had been given in our for interested students. Foundation, NASA and the Wesleyan’s Arneson Institute for Practical Politics and groups by our Orientation Leaders that was then given again Former director of the insti- Smithsonian. Public Affairs. at unnecessary information sessions,” he said. “I think that tute Dr. Joan McLean said she “(These groups are just) a the Orientation Leaders did a fantastic job giving us strate- thinks the institute will grow few places where people with things that you can never ex- upon leaving college, I will gies to help us succeed, but many people were driven away with Kay’s guidance. interests in the arts, humani- perience in the classroom or devote a portion of my time to from the meetings because they were long and repetitive.” “Under Professor Kay’s ties, and sciences might wish learn from a textbook,” she active and definite participa- McAdam, however, said she felt the university did a good directorship, students will be to expand their ability to shape said. tion in public affairs.” job of preparing incoming students during Orientation and challenged to think more about the agenda of practical poli- The Arneson Institute was Since then, the pledge has StART to handle the OWU experience. how to fulfill this pledge inter- tics in America while building founded in 1947 by professor become a ritual among majors “I have friends back home that didn’t have the same kind nationally as well as domesti- their professional resume at and chair of the politics and in the department. of programs and as soon as classes started they were totally cally,” she said the same time,” he said. government department, Ben “The institute has come to stressed out,” she said. Kay’s goals as director in- Kate Raulin ‘13 said her ex- Arneson. embody the university’s long- McAdam said coming to OWU was not something she clude seeing the institute “fo- perience in the program led her During his time at OWU, standing commitment to theo- wanted to do initially, but eventually came to appreciate what cus on the opportunities for lib- to her current work on Capitol Arneson handed out pledge ry and practice in local, state, the university had to offer. eral arts in America and to take Hill with a state representative. cards to students every year national, and international is- “Well, my mom wanted me to go here, but I was pretty a lead role in demonstrating the “Through my internships I that read, “With a view to sues,” Kay said. against it for the longest time, and then I found out they of- value of the liberal arts educa- was able to witness and learn serving the public interest and Kay is on a sabbatical leave fered a major in genetics and we came up to visit and I fell in tional experience in the United the intricacies and processes regardless of the nature of my working on a new book in ad- love with it,” she said. States and globally.” of how our laws are made— future vocations I pledge that, dition to directing the institute.

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Page 5 Page 7 Page 8 Page 2 The Transcript Sept. 19, 2013 Program connects students Thomson store running to new ways of thinking low on regular employees

By Sara Schneider By Brian Cook process for the replacement real need to have more work- Transcript Correspondent “It’s nice being able to group Transcript is already taking place. ers on staff to spread out the Correspondent Freshman Sumukha workload. The Course Connection mandatory classes by a similar Srivatsa said he has only seen “I have seen the same Fair took place on Tuesday, theme and having it count towards Thomson Corner Store, three different people work- people working and switch- September 10 from noon to 1 which provides students with ing the store over the last ing shifts, mainly because I p.m. in Benes Room A in the another focus,” said Allie France, shopping as a dining alterna- three weeks, which he does typically come to Thomson Hamilton Williams Campus tive, has seen a shortage of not see as much of a problem. at the same time and day each Center. “Food” Course Connection student workers this semester. “Considering that all con- week,” he said. This fair occurs once a year Junior Brian Williams venience stores (that I’ve Castelli said the store has on the Ohio Wesleyan campus gram director Erin Flynn de- Some also have activities such said he has noticed fewer been to in the U.S.) have a been able to maintain operat- to educate students about the scribed the Course Connec- as walking tours of Delaware non-student workers at the small staff, I would say that ing hours, according to one Course Connection program tions as thematic minors. and local fi eld trips. Depend- store, where he said he goes Thomson Store is not an of his senior employees. and how these connections “This network allows you to ing on the course connection, as many as fi ve days a week. exception, but having more Steffen said he thinks could be benefi cial to them. study a topic or theme through these events may or may not “In terms of student work- people in the (store), say, two Thomson could improve This year’s event was not a different perspective,” he be mandatory. ers I think it is the same (as per shift, would benefi t the with an increase in staffi ng widely attended. said. “It also enables students The approach of course previous years), but I think store and the students to a at busy hours like Tuesday The Course Connection to appreciate the different ap- connections also helps stu- there are fewer non-student good extent,” he said. nights, during which he said program was introduced to proaches toward a topic and dents understand the complex- workers,” he said. Srivatsa, who said he goes the store is “packed with cus- OWU about three years ago their limitations.” ity of big issues. Resident District Manager to the store once a day, said tomers.” when changes to the curricu- There are seven different Sophomore Allie France Gene Castelli said the begin- he thinks the service is “very Senior Madeline Miguel, lum were being discussed. course connections currently said she enjoys taking classes ning of the year can be hectic friendly, and quite helpful.” who said she visits the store Other ideas that were dis- being offered by Ohio Wes- with a common theme under with employment and some Even if there is a short- about three times per week, cussed at that time that are in leyan: American Landscape; the Course Connections. She people do not follow through age of workers, sophomore said she thinks students who effect today are Travel Learn- Crime, Responsibility and will have completed the Food on their agreements with Luke Steffen, who said he work for Chartwells at the ing Courses and the OWU Ex- Punishment; Food; Four Cor- Course Connection after tak- Chartwells. visits the store a couple times convenience store could also perience. ners; Modern Life and its Dis- ing one more class. “The beginning of ev- a week, said he has not no- benefi t from having more Course Connections are contents; Poverty, Equity and “It’s nice being able to ery school year is always ticed a drop-off in quality of people share the load. cross-divisional networks Social Justice. group mandatory classes by a challenge as people who service. “More workers would of courses organized around Flynn said the three most a similar theme and having it agree to work sometimes “It seems to be about the help students that need jobs common themes. popular course connections count towards another focus,” just don’t show up,” Castelli same (as last year),” he said. and prevent them from over- They offer an innovative are Modern Life and its Dis- France said. said. “The hiring process is “The service was good last working too much,” she said. way for students to fulfi ll the contents and Poverty, Equity Sophomore Mariah Kon- always an ongoing one, not year and (is) good this year.” A Chartwells employee general distribution require- and Social Justice. rath, who is also in the process just at Thomson but at every Additionally, Steffen said who works at Thomson was ments while they examine a Course Connections in- of completing the Food Course venue.” that any perceived worker contacted for the story, but topic of interest in-depth. This clude different events, trips, Connection, said she thinks the Castelli also said a Thom- shortage may be the result the worker did not want to program takes several semes- movies and other extracur- program is “a great way to ex- son employee is choosing to of coming at the same time answer any questions about ters to complete. ricular programs that relate to pand your understanding of a leave in a week and the hiring every week, not because of a the matter. Course Connection pro- material in connected courses. topic.” Fraternity raises money with ‘Beach Bash’ philanthropy

By Jija Dutt Transcript Reporter “We are fortunate that we have the opportunity to help others while Delta Tau Delta’s annual Beach Bash volleyball tourna- having fun,” said Ryan Klein, ment kicked off this year’s Greek philanthropy season president of Delta Tau Delta. Saturday, Sept. 7. we got lucky with the weath- unaffi liated, said she likes at- Senior Ryan Klein, presi- er,” he said. tending Greek events because dent of Delt, said Beach Bash For sophomore Miranda it gives her the opportunity has been the fraternity’s phi- Ames, a member of a soror- to “be a part of philanthropy lanthropy event for more than ity on campus, philanthropy is without being a part of Greek 10 years. about having fun while giving life.” All the money raised at the back to the community. “I think it’s amazing that event supports the Juvenile “Service or fundraising these types of events are open Diabetes Research Foundation doesn’t have to be boring or a to everyone because it increas- (JDRF). chore,” she said. es awareness on campus and Fourteen teams registered Delt senior Jordan Gram- lets people like me contrib- for this year’s event, and mer said he thinks the goal of ute to great causes,” she said. Sigma Phi Epsilon and Delta philanthropy programs is “in- “My personal favorite is Delta Gamma won this year’s vol- spiring others to do good.” He Delta Delta’s Up Til Dawn for leyball tournament. said this was the best Beach St. Jude.” “We had more teams play Bash he has attended since his Klein said Delt also hosts in the volleyball tournament time at OWU “both in and out a poker tournament at the end than we have ever had since I of the house.” of the semester as another phi- can remember,” he said. “For “What made this year spe- lanthropy event. Their spring the fi rst time, we had live mu- cial was that everyone came event has not been determined. sic from student bands and J. out, not just the Greek com- “Philanthropy is very im- Gumbo’s for food.” munity,” he said. “Student portant to us,” he said. “We are Photo by Matt Wasserman Klein said the even raised bands, alumni and new stu- fortunate that we have the op- Members of Phi Gamma Delta battle it out in a game of volleyball with members of OWU $500 for JDRF. dents all came out.” portunity to help others while men’s ultimate frisbee team. This event was hosted by Delta Tau Delta and benefi tted “It was a great turnout, and Senior Krina Patel, who is having fun.” their national philanthropy, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). Sound-Off OWU “Taking a nap, What is your favorite watching a TV show, taking to friends way to de-stress? and Snapchatting.” - Haneya Hasan ‘14 “Going to the wine bar and having a bottle “Playing Xbox or of wine.” taking a nap.” - Sarah Wodenshek ‘14 - Michael Cook ‘15

“Going to the gym and working out.” - Leo Mason ‘17

“Going for a run and playing soccer.” “Running and playing -Sarah ultimate frisbee.” Stachowiak ‘15 - Lucky Mosola ‘14 Sept. 19, 2012 The Transcript Page 3 Students to re-enact Trail of Tears By Spenser Hickey mative and allows students to News Editor interact and learn from new people.” “School children of today She and Stevenson plan to do not know that we are living get as many students involved on lands that were taken from as possible, but said she would a helpless race at the bayo- love to have “around 20” stu- net point to satisfy the white dents involved, twice the num- man’s greed,” said retired pri- ber of participants as the Un- vate John G. Burnett in 1890, derground Railroad event. in reference to the forced re- Junior Jeunesse Jacobs par- moval of fi ve Native American ticipated in the Underground nations during the 1830s. Railroad re-enactment and In the Trail of Tears, as it said she’d love to take part in came to be known, the Chero- the Trail of Tears event. kee, Creek, Chickasaw, Choc- She said the Underground taw and Seminole nations Railroad re-enactment was “a were driven from their lands great experience” and very by the American military, de- eye-opening. spite a Supreme Court ruling “My biggest take away preventing it. Burnett was one from this was that not just of the soldiers pressed into the African-Americans had service to lead the Cherokee to something to be scared of; Oklahoma. so did those who choose to This October, junior Fe- help them, and that it took a licia Rose will lead students very brave person to take that in a reenactment of the event chance of being killed if they at Camp Joy in Clarksville, got caught,” Jacobs said in an Ohio, as part of her Theory- email. to-Practice (TiPiT) grant She said her experience as titled “Leading and Learning an African-American in the re- Through Diversity.” enactment motivated her not “I’m very interested in his- to take things for granted and Photo from Wikimedia Commons tory and the way it can infl u- be grateful for all her opportu- This map shows the route of the Trail of Tears, which Native Americans were forced to walk when the United States ence our actions,” she said. nities. government evicted them from their sovereign territories. Since her freshman year, “People fought long and Rose has worked with Terree hard so that we can have the of Oct. 27. According to Rose, information from contempo- Russell Thornton’s “Eth- group and forcibly transfer- Stevenson, director of Mul- freedom that we have today,” the program’s details are kept rary news accounts of deaths nohistory” estimates that as ring children of that group to ticultural Student Affairs, to Jacobs said. secret to surprise participants. from specifi c incidents, but many as 8,000 Cherokee died another group, when these acts plan the grant and the events. Freshman Brittiany An- During the Trail of Tears, does not list an overall total. in the marches; but the lack of have the intent of destroying She led students in a similar dears said she heard about the forcibly relocated Native Even before they began population records for Native that group, partially or com- re-enactment event last fall as program in the OWU Daily Americans had to walk over a marching, Zinn writes, nations Americans makes it hard to be pletely.” part of the project, exploring and plans to take part in the thousand miles, from southern were moved from their homes certain. According to Alan Taylor’s the experiences of slaves on Trail of Tears re-enactment states such as Georgia, Ten- into stockade camps where Much of the U.S. govern- “American Colonies,” the in- the Underground Railroad. event. nessee, Florida and Alabama hundreds died of starvation. ment’s treatment of Native digenous population of North “It’s important to learn Andears said that such to their government-designat- In “The New Nation,” part American groups during the and South America dwindled about American history and events are important because ed homes in Oklahoma. of her 10-volume series titled 1800s meets the United Na- from 50 million in 1490, two learn as much from it as you they provide “a new view” on It is unclear how many Na- “A History of US,” Joy Hakim tions’ criteria for genocide. years before Columbus’s ar- can,” Rose said. the Native American experi- tive Americans died during the said one in four Cherokees The UN defi nes genocide rival, to 1.8 million in 1890, “With this activity students ence. marches ordered by President who started out on the Trail of as “acts such as deliberately the date of the Wounded Knee get an interactive, once-in-a- Students participating will Andrew Jackson. Howard Tears died because of exhaus- infl icting conditions of life massacre, the last major con- lifetime experience that they leave OWU around noon on Zinn’s “A People’s History of tion, starvation and the ele- aimed at destroying a nation- fl ict between the U.S. govern- weren’t looking for. It’s infor- Oct. 26 and return the night the United States” gives some ments. al, racial, ethnic or religious ment and Native Americans.

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Someone other than stu- dents may have been “Stuyin’ Up All Night” during the sec- ond annual event presented by Residential Life. Several people reported paranormal experiences that took place during the ghost tours, a portion of the late night event open to the entire campus. Public Safety Officer John Ciochetty led students on ghost tours where they re- corded noises in the tunnel be- tween Stuyvesant and Hayes Halls. Sophomore Luke Steffen said he heard a brief, faint singing in the tunnel. “It was dark, though there was light coming from the door to Hayes,” he said. Left photo by Kritika Bansal; right photo by Spenser Hickey “There were at least 20 of us in the tunnel, lined up on each side.” Left: Senior Taylor Rivkin lays across seniors Shelby Thompson, Priyanka Venkataraman, Jija Dutt and Nola Johnson for a picture at the photo booth Steffen said after Ciochetty at Stuyin’ Up All Night. Students could pick out and wear silly hats ranging from Viking helmets to cowboy hats to bunny ear headbands. asked “the spirits” several Right: Sophomore Lam Khoa resets the giant Jenga set before starting a new round. There were two giant Jengas set up for students to play. questions, he heard a woman singing for a few seconds. before another student’s ring- Residential Life Coordina- of “Ghostbusters” and a game “I thought it might be a tone went off.” “(Stuyin’ Up All Night)’s purpose is to tor Meredith Dixon, who had a show organized by the Cam- ringtone going off, but sud- Hudson said after the tour, provide fun and entertainment for our lead role in planning the event, pus Programming Board. denly everyone screamed several students realized their said she was looking forward Seats were almost com- and, perhaps in placebo, I was cell phones were doing strange students right here on campus,” said to seeing how the event turned pletely filled in the Milligan struck with a sense of terror things. Residential Life Coordinator Meredith out compared to last year. Hub as CPB’s game show be- and jumped to the other side “Several people claimed “Last year it was planned gan. of the tunnel and grabbed the their phones were dead or close Dixon, who organized the event. as a way to celebrate the re- CPB President Nicole Nitti closest person to me,” he said. to shutting off even though opening of Stuy after the reno- said the game show had a It turned out the singing they had charged them earlier vation, and we’ve decided to “great turnout” and was “well- sounds might have been a that day,” she said. “Many of I learn more about my own voices were captured earlier continue the event again be- received.” ringtone after all, Steffen said, those phones lost any record- school and community, but in this year.” cause it was so well-received “We found and booked but he still “felt a strange sense ings or pictures taken during an entertaining way.” He said a few years ago he and people had a lot of fun,” Grant Edmonds, who was the of exhilaration” during the ex- the tour.” Senior Alyson Michael chased a “shadow person” out she said. “I’m excited about game show host,” she said. perience. According to Hudson, one said it was her friend’s cell of the tunnel and into the day- the possibility of this becom- “There was a pretty large Steffen said he was “kind student in that group had his phone that caused the noise light along with an assistant ing an event students will want and enthusiastic crowd, plus a of surprised” by what hap- phone slapped from his hand of the “woman’s voice” Stef- from a radio internet station. to see on an annual basis. ton of audience involvement.” pened during the ghost tour. and his recording erased on his fen spoke of, but said she was Although the sound of a “Its purpose is to provide CPB also held a cash raffle “We were a large, cyni- way out of the tunnel. “terrified” before she realized woman singing may have been fun and entertainment for our for students to win a pair of cal crowd, one that I thought Hudson, who also visited where the noise came from. a ringtone, Ciochetty said stu- students right here on cam- concert tickets to see Drake would not encounter a ghost,” the Stuyvesant bell tower “It was completely si- dents noticed some strange pus,” she said. and Miguel perform in Colum- he said. “After all, most ghost during her tour, said she was lent and dark when I heard a things happening at the same Also involved in planning bus in October. stories involved one to five surprised when she heard the hushed woman’s voice sing- time. and hosting the event were She said students also people.” second group screaming from ing,” she said. “It was simi- “Two of the students no- CPB, Order of Omega, VIVA, seemed to really enjoy the Junior Kate Hudson said inside the tunnel and was fas- lar to an alleged recording of ticed an object around me Rafiki Wa Afrika and -Hori henna artist because there was some mysterious photographs cinated with the tour overall. a supposed ghost in Stuy that which traveled rapidly to the zons International. a consistently long line to get were taken on cell phones “Whether ghosts are real or had been played at the begin- exit door,” he said. VIVA, Horizons Interna- a tattoo throughout the night. during her ghost tour, but her not was not my main concern, ning of the tour.” “Some of us heard the dis- tional and Rafiki Wa Afrika CPB also had a stations group did not hear a woman’s but rather hearing the ghost Officer Ciochetty said he tinct and clear sound of some- provided made-from-scratch set up inside where students voice like Steffen’s group did. stories,” she said. “Each story saw something in the tunnel one walking on the concrete guacamole, salsa and fried could make their own stuffed “During our trip through has at least a grain of truth to that was a little bit “fuzzy,” but floor with hard shoes, but we dough. Order of Omega pro- animals and play giant Jenga, the tunnel, two photos were it. These stories are based on it was captured on his camera. could not see them.” vided drinks and other snacks. chess and checkers. Outside taken that may show a head- historical figures from past “For years, there has been Aside from possible ghost There was also two chocolate students could bowl with giant less body and two bodiless (Ohio Wesleyan) presidents to paranormal activity in the sightings, Stuyin’ Up All fountains later in the night for inflatables or sit by the fire pit. heads,” she said. “Someone civil war victims to even be- tunnel,” he said. “Around 16 Night included many different students to enjoy. A dance party in the Mil- else claimed to have captured loved professors. EVP (electronic voice phe- kinds of activities for students The evening’s events in- ligan Hub finished off the a recording of laughing right “Through these stories, nomena) recordings of spirit to take part in. cluded an outdoor screening night’s events.

Photos by Kritika Bansal, Spenser Hickey and Jija Dutt Clockwise from above: Sophomore Andy Cumston and sophomore Dominic DiScipio compete with another student wearing the CPB gorilla costume during the game show. A student contemplates his next move in giant checkers. The official CPB gorilla walks around the McLuggage Lounge encouraging students to enter the raffle for Drake and Miguel concert tickets. The raffle was extended beyond the event so that more students could enter. Senior Sanaa Hazratjee creates an intricate henna tattoo on a student. The line for henna tattoos was consistently long the entire time Hazratjee was working. Seniors Peter Reveles and Hazel Barrera, members of VIVA, make guacamole from scratch for students while sophomore Krishna Arjune keeps them company. Sept. 19, 2012 The Transcript Page 5 Hatcher, director of media and com- a few hours, students were asked to munity relations; and Craig Ullom, stay inside while the police and Pub- A message that vice-president for Student Affairs lic Safety tracked down the suspect. work together to make the decision. Last semester, an OWU Alert was “We tend to go conservative,” sent out after a shooting occurred in Wood said. “If there’s a question of a basketball court blocks away from could save lives whether we should send one out, we campus. tend to send one out to be safe.” OWU Alerts can also be sent out An OWU Alert can also go out to for weather-related reasons or to can- inform students of crime trends in the cel classes. area that could be a threat to students “We also will use it to share on campus. weather delays or closings to help The “If it’s imminent and on-going, we everyone know quickly of the status would send out an alert,” Wood said. change,” Hatcher said. “Distance from campus also comes However, classes are rarely can- into play. If it’s a couple of miles celled, and OWU Alerts don’t often away from campus, we probably go out because of inclement weather. won’t send out an alert. But if it’s two Currently there are approximately blocks away, we will.” 1,570 people enrolled in the OWU OWU The university began implement- Alert program. ing the program in the fall of 2007 “Only people with OWU email By Natalie Duebla Policy and Campus Crime Statistics bery, aggravated assault, burglary, and has been using it consistently addresses may enroll,” Hatcher said. Transcript Reporter Act (Clery Act) to “make timely re- motor vehicle theft, manslaughter, since 2008. Students can receive an “Students, for example, are able to ports to the campus community on arson and arrests for liquor law vio- email, text, phone call or all three. enroll parents; employees are able A professor is lecturing in class, crimes considered to be a threat to lations, drug-related violations and “It’s my hunch that most students to enroll spouses and partners. This discussing politics or microbes or other students and employees...that weapons possession. Universities are fi nd out about issues via text mes- means the number of people being gender norms, and buzzing fi lls the are reported to campus security or lo- also required to compile and release sage, which is very limited in size,” alerted reaches far beyond 1,570.” air. More buzzing follows, maybe cal law police agencies,” according annual security report, a crime log Hatcher said. “We try to add more Parents who receive the alerts of- one or two pop song ringtones join to the law. and crime statistics in addition to the details in emails and voice messages ten call Public Safety after receiving the spreading noise fi lling the class- The Clery Act is named after a timely warning system. with the text letting people know the one, wanting to know what the situ- room. It’s alright to look at the phone, freshman student from LeHigh Uni- The university uses Connect-ED, most basic details.” ation is. to listen to the voicemail, because versity who was raped and murdered an emergency contact system, to send In some cases, students are asked “We got so many calls last time nearly everyone at Ohio Wesleyan in her residence hall in 1986. The out all the OWU Alerts. Connect-ED to stay inside their building until the that DelCom (the emergency service knows it’s an OWU Alert. law was passed in 1990 as the Crime is used on over 150 campuses na- situation can be resolved by Public that answers Public Safety calls after The fi rst OWU Alert of the semes- Awareness and Campus Security Act tionwide as well as for secondary Safety or the Delaware Police De- 6 p.m.) almost shut down,” Wood ter went out to every student regis- in response to crimes on campuses schools, municipalities and state and partment. said. “We’re probably going to add tered on Tuesday, Sept. 4. It wasn’t that were left unreported and the federal agencies. “We tell people to stay inside on a disclaimer at the bottom of the an emergency, but rather the standard backlash that followed. OWU sends out two to three alerts when there’s a shooter at large or if next alert telling parents not to call test to make sure the system was The purpose of the Clery Act is a year regarding emergency situa- the suspect is confi rmed to be either us about the situation, but to wait for working properly. to keep students aware of potentially tions, ranging from persons at large on campus or near campus,” Wood more information.” From now on, any OWU Alert harmful situations and to “aid in the to nearby shootings. said. Students, faculty and staff can sent out will be about an actual emer- prevention of similar occurrences,” It’s up to OWU to make the call In November of 2011, a man with sign up for the OWU Alerts and up- gency situation near campus. The the law says. regarding whether an alert should go silver paint covering his face robbed date their information through the university is required by the Jeanne Crimes that fall under the Clery out or not regarding a situation. Bob a pharmacy near campus and his cell- myOWU portal found on the OWU Clery Disclosure of Campus Security act include murder, sex offenses, rob- Wood, director of Public Safety; Cole phone was tracked to campus. For website’s main page. Devices allow students to track vital signs, fi tness

By Hannah Urano she said. “It was surprising to see that I walked over Transcript Reporter 12,000 steps a day.” According to Helms, it is recommended that indi- Health and human kinetics courses are integrating viduals get at least 10,000 steps per day to improve new technology into their classes, allowing students to bone health and reduce the risk for many diseases. get fi rst-hand experience with fi tness and health moni- Like Prendergast, Helms said he exceeded this toring wristbands. amount, but said he initially believed his number In the Exercise Perception course, taught by Nancy should have been even higher since he exercises for Knop, students were split into groups of four and given several hours each day. two bracelets to use throughout the assignment. “However, I thought about it and it makes sense According to Knop, each student gathered at least considering as students, we attend several hours of two days of their own data, and will later use it to ex- classes daily, as well as spend signifi cant time doing amine trends, and subsequently share their data with homework,” he said. fellow students. Both Helms and Prendergast agreed that this tech- “Students will have the opportunity to research all nology could be useful in everyday life and that the devices relative to marketing, intended purposes, na- benefi ts are applicable to the average person. ture of the device, connectivity of the devise to differ- “From a de-conditioned person to a health-con- ent apps, embedded logic for motivation for client (i.e. scious athlete, this bracelet can show people what their notices that you have not moved in the last hour), ease health behaviors are and can help motivate them to live of use, cost and so on,” she said. a less sedentary lifestyle,” Prendergast said. Junior Krisite Prendergast said the goal of the as- “For me, since I knew the bracelet was counting my signment was to “research fi tness applications and also steps, it motivated me to move more throughout the fi tness devices to fi nd what they do, what they track day.” and their strengths and weaknesses so we can compare Knop said some brands of trackers will provide bet- them to see which is the best device out there.” ter information for specifi c populations and she wanted Prendergast said she used the Jawbone UP bracelet, her students to consider how the information gathered which tracked “pretty much everything.” from these devices might increase a person’s aware- The unisex wristbands come in an assortment of ness of their behaviors. colors and look inconspicuous on the wearer. “Consider how the awareness might then lead to in- According to the Jawbone website, “UP is a system creased motivation to change a behavior and then sup- that that takes a holistic approach to a healthy lifestyle. port the changed behavior,” she said. The wristband tracks your movement and sleep in the Knop also said that there is a possibility of becom- background. The app displays your data, lets you add ing “too measured, getting too much information, not things like meals and mood and delivers insights the relying on your own sensibilities to determine if you keep you moving forward.” need to get up and move, or becoming too dependent Prendergast said her wristband had a battery life of on monitoring systems.” ten days and was water resistant. Health and human kinetics professor Christopher “It will tell you how long you were active or sed- “FitBit Flex has so many great features; these include track- Fink said his Sport and Exercise Nutrition class will be entary, how many miles you walked and how many calories you ing steps, distance travelled, minutes using similar trackers for different purposes later in the semester. burned,” she said. of intense activity and calories burned,” he said. “It even has “We will be using the trackers to examine individual energy According the Prendergast, the most impressive aspect of the a vibrating alarm that I used every night to wake me up in the needs, and to compare to both hand-calculated metabolic esti- wristband was that it could track sleep. morning. The best part is, these bands sync with a smartphone mates of energy requirement and also to various apps and soft- “It keeps track of how long it took you to fall asleep, how wirelessly via the Bluetooth feature. Having the bracelet on is a ware that estimate energy needs based on self-reported activity many times you woke up, and how many hours you were in light great way to stay motivated and aware of daily physical activ- levels,” he said. or deep sleep,” she said. “On top of that, the bracelet is set so ity.” Prendergast said she enjoyed learning about this new technol- that it can wake you up at the best time in the morning or from Based on her personal results, Prendergast said she was sur- ogy. an afternoon nap.” prised to learn how many steps she takes in a day. “I think this technology is an excellent way for anyone to Senior Casey Helms is also taking Exercise Perception. “I always thought I was pretty sedentary throughout the day make a behavior change, whether their diet, physical activity Helms used the FitBit Flex, which has similar features to the because of classes, but I never realized how much I actually did level, or sleep,” she said. “I also like that you can set your own Jawbone UP. walk from when I go to class, in between classes or at soccer,” goals so a person can get healthy on their own pace.”

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Quote of the week: “African-Americans had something to be scared of; so did those who choose to help them, and that it took a very pinion brave person to take that chance of being killed if they got caught.” O --Junior Jeunesse Jacobs on last year’s Underground Railroad re-enactment ‘Orange is the New Black’ locks up a win Giving the ‘glad’: By Sophie Crispin they can’t help but want to be Online Editor on her side. Piper Chapman is With its incredible success this the importance easy for the average viewer to summer, clearly this diverse, smart If you had a Netflix account cheer for because, well, she’s and the least amount of free white. And that’s exactly how storytelling has an audience. of taking time off time last summer, chances are producer Jenji Kohan expects far more explicit than cable. life–whether they’re aware of you probably watched “Or- us to see her. But the real impact of ‘“Or- it or just passively benefitting. ange is the New Black.” Then In an interview with NPR, ange” comes from its explo- It also raises some serious you probably emerged from a Kohan described Chapman as ration into the background of questions about our prison Last Friday night I went to see a diminutive television-induced stupor two her “trojan horse,” claiming a different character in each system and the role it plays in days later, after binge-watch- “you’re not going to go into a episode. These stories—from perpetuating the circle of pov- woman from New York show a crowd of people ing all 13 episodes of the first network and sell a show on re- the transwoman who is serv- erty, especially among mar- what it means to feel joy. season. ally fascinating tales of black ing time for credit card fraud ginalized populations. That woman was Marnie Stern, an incredibly The drama/comedy pro- women, and Latina women, because most health insurance And lastly, it’s hilarious. talented 37-year old guitarist. She plays fast duced by Netflix was adapted and old women and criminals. providers refuse to cover sex This mostly female cast walks from a novel called “Orange But if you take this white girl, reassignment surgeries, to the the tightrope of a dramedy like and loud, often tapping the neck of her guitar is the New Black: My Time in this sort of fish out of water, Latina woman who is in pris- they were born to be there. in seemingly impossible rhythms. On stage she a Women’s Prison” by Piper and you follow her in, you can on because she had little other And with its incredible suc- bounces around with an aura of exuberance Kerman. then expand your world and choice but to let her abusive cess this summer, clearly this that’s present during her happiest and heavi- A summer hit, the Netflix tell all of those other stories. boyfriend use her kitchen as a diverse, smart storytelling has adaptation follows fictional But it’s a hard sell to just go drug hub—force the audience an audience. est songs. She moves like she has a joy inside Piper Chapman into a wom- in and try to sell those stories to examine circumstances that When you consider the un- her that she can’t contain, a joy that she has to en’s prison in upstate New initially. The girl next door, real-world Piper Chapmans derwhelming representation of share. She shared it with us, and it made me feel York. the cool blonde, is a very easy can easily go through life ig- dynamic women or people of more alive than I had felt all week. Chapman is instantly re- access point, and it’s relatable noring. color (or most notably absent, latable to the initial 18-25 for a lot of audiences and a lot “Orange is the New Black” women of color) portrayed in Seeing Marnie Stern was the beginning of year-old viewer: she’s young, of networks looking for a cer- juxtaposes the complaints mainstream media, it’s easier the 24 hours I took this weekend not to do any idyllic albeit a little lost, and tain demographic. It’s useful.” of Chapman and her middle to understand why “Orange is work. On Saturday, instead of reading, writing she and her boyfriend are still This honest, raw, and class, white friends with the the New Black” is turning so papers or sending emails, I went rock climbing, somewhat dependent on their sometimes uncomfortable por- harsh realities faced by those many heads. It provides a long parents for financial support. trayal of race, class, and gen- who live in urban poverty in overdue portrayal of some- skateboarding and heard more live music. I felt She’s also easy to forgive. der discrimination is why you way that makes you pay at- thing other than the white guy a little guilty, but glad—the kind of glad you feel She screwed up once, a long should watch it. Yes, it may tention. And it showcases the who’s smooth and intriguing, when you know you’re taking care of yourself. time ago. Who hasn’t? She’s have scenes that will make way that privilege, be it based excessively violent, stupid/ We’re now in the fourth week of classes, the not really a criminal. It’s you choke on your 2 a.m. ice on gender, race, sexual ori- funny, and always sexual. easier for an audience to see cream sundae, accompanied entation or class, plays a role And hopefully, it’s a sign of time when school and work and clubs and every themselves in her, and then by lesbian sex scenes that are in every aspect of someone’s a new era of television. other thing Ohio Wesleyan students get involved in start to take the glad away from us. It gets replaced by stress, overscheduling and frustra- tion. The things we care about, whether they be Lack of gun control desensitizes public By Emily Feldmesser passioned pleas for a change academic or otherwise, begin to take their toll People are so afraid of this topic, as to not offend any- Copy Editor in the laws. I cannot deny that on our minds and bodies. Sleep becomes less one. What’s there to offend? We need stronger gun control I’m guilty of hopping on this laws in order to prevent tragedies like Newtown, Conn., and less of a priority. Stress eating becomes social media bandwagon, too. “Another day, another mass and Aurora, Colo., shootings from happening again. routine. shooting.” That was my first But I actually write to my This is what I felt last week, as I’m sure many thought when I heard about I know I was. I was glued to semi-automatic guns to just lawmakers. After the failure of us did. It’s easy to let our obligations take the Navy yard incident in the TV for the next few days, have them is sickening. These of the latest gun control bill in Washington D.C. on Sept. 16. just watching the coverage. are military grade weapons, April 2013, I wrote to both of our gladness from us. But the biggest problem As of press time, 13 people Wisconsin has a concealed what does John Smith from my senators about their votes is that when it happens, we have so much less have been confirmed dead, in- carry law, which basically Anywhere, U.S.A., need it on the bill. I received the ge- gladness, less energy at all, to give to the people cluding the suspected shooter. means people are literally al- for? neric “Thanks for contacting we care about and love. I feel like I can’t escape this lowed to carry guns wherever Guns need restrictions. us, but…” email. Hey, at least vicious cycle of gun violence. they want. So whenever I go There, I said it. People are so I did my part. When I took 36 hours for myself, the read- Every time I check the New into my local Jewish Commu- afraid of this topic, as to not Recently, it came out that ings and writings I had waiting for me didn’t York Times or see the televi- nity Center, where my mom offend anyone. What’s there to Iowa that blind people are al- go away, and neither did their shadows created sions in Hamilton-Williams works, I see a sign that says offend? We need stronger gun lowed to have gun permits. by the light of procrastination. But some of the Campus Center turned to that guns aren’t allowed on the control laws in order to pre- And according to the Wash- CNN, the headline is always premises. I would think that vent tragedies like Newtown, ington Post, in one county, gladness came back. I had it and felt more of about a shooting or two. It’s one wouldn’t need a gun go- Conn., and Aurora, Colo., three permits were granted it, and because I was happier it felt like others gotten to the point where I just ing into a place where kids go shootings from happening to people who aren’t allowed were happier to be around me. I was able to ex- expect to hear about a shooting to day camp or where people again. to drive legally. Doesn’t that perience all of life’s nuances that make it worth on the news. It’s a sad reality. go work out. I’ve always thought it was sound like a headline from the I grew up in Wisconsin, My household is quite lib- common sense for there to be Onion? I feel like the next step living—those things you can only see and feel where hunting is way of life. eral, and while growing up, I education and stricter rules for is to allow dogs to get guns. I when things are at their best. Guns are constantly pres- wasn’t surrounded by guns. people purchasing arms. But can just imagine it—my lov- Sometimes it’s hard to get the gladness back. ent. On Aug. 5, 2012, in Oak My dad told me when he was as I’ve talked to people, I’ve able golden retriever wearing Not all of us have the privilege to take even an Creek, which is about half younger he had a .22 caliber realized my views aren’t as a gun holster to the dog park! an hour from my house, an rifle. When I found that out, common sense as I would like Doesn’t he have the right to hour off, let alone 36. But taking any time at all armed man barged into a Sikh I was utterly shocked. How- them to be. bear arms? to make sure we’re happy is of the utmost im- Temple and opened fire. In all, ever, he told me that he and Some think there should In order for our country to portance when we give so much away. Whether seven people were killed, in- his brother had to take classes be no restrictions on guns. I not have these tragic events it’s taking a nap or sitting outside and breath- cluding the shooter, Wade Mi- provided by the National Rifle ask them, “Even automatic occur on an almost daily ba- chael Page. Page was a former Association in order to shoot weapons? You think automatic sis, there needs to be actual ing fresh air, the act of giving time to ourselves member of the U.S. Army and the rifle at a local shooting weapons are okay for regular change in our government. increases our capacity to give to others, which a white supremacist. He legal- range. people to just gallivant around People need to be persistent is an integral part of the Ohio Wesleyan culture. ly purchased the guns used in Still, the fact that my dad, town with?” They give me a when it comes to talking to Marnie Stern has a song called “Year of the his rampage. who is the biggest proponent blank stare while I sigh. The their senators or anyone who This shooting hit close to for gun control I know, had conversation is almost point- represents them. Don’t just Glad,” and when she played it her gladness was home, figuratively and liter- a gun rattled me. He told me, less. put your opinion on social me- tangible. I felt it in my heart. When we feed our- ally. You think you’re immune “Look, I’m not anti-gun. I’m After every major tragedy dia—do something to start the selves good energy, more of it radiates from us, to these acts of gun violence just very pro-gun control and with guns, there’s a large out- changes. I know I’m writing to and we gain greater power to make others feel when you’re nestled in your education.” That’s the stage cry about the need for stricter my elected officials, because I cozy little bubble. But when it I’m currently in. The fact that gun control laws. Facebook don’t want my dog to be able this palpable gladness. So let’s make this the does happen, you’re in shock. civilians are able to purchase and Twitter are abuzz with im- to own a gun. Year of the Glad. Corrections Noah Manskar As a point of clarification, last week’s editorial titled “The Transcript remains steadfast in turbulent period,” said Paul Kostyu Editor-in-Chief left Ohio Wesleyan to pursue full-time journalism in 2012. He left his full-time position at OWU in 2000, but continued to teach part-time until 2012.

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Arts E ntertainment OWU’s a& cappella groups reach more than just high notes By Adelle Brodbeck As director, Thompson had Transcript Reporter to make tough decisions con- cerning new members, but she A cappella groups may said other members provided have just recently become a a good support system. hot trend in pop culture with “Our group is very trusting shows like “Glee” and movies and honest,” she said. “We’re like “Pitch Perfect,” but Ohio very good at keeping each Wesleyan has been making other in the right mindset.” unaccompanied singing magic Junior Emma Buening, one since 1999. of Pitch Black’s new mem- Currently there are three a bers, said she is very excited cappella groups on campus: to finally become a part of the the two youngest are Pitch group. After a failed attempt Black and the Jaywalkers, and to join her freshman year, she Photos by Hannah Rawlings the oldest is Owtsiders. took voice lessons to help Top-Left: Christain Gehrke sneaks a peek over a fellow Jaywalker’s shoulder during re- Pitch Black, the women’s a improve her singing. hearsal. The Jaywalkers are Ohio Wesleyan’s men’s a cappella group. cappella group, was founded “I really think (the voice in 2005 and continues to grow lessons) helped my confi- Bottom-Left: Sophomore Jerry Lheirisson belts out his part during a Jaywalkers rehearsal. and improve each year. They dence,” she said. recently held auditions for Buening said “find(ing) Above: Junior Connor Stout directs his fellow Jaywalkers at a rehearsal. The Jaywalkers new members and out of over your own voice)” is impor- are one of three on-campus a cappella clubs, joined by Pitch Black and the Owtsiders. 30 girls who auditioned, only tant to having success with a eight made the final cut. cappella. with the group, Zucker said guys develop,” he said. “We was started in 1999 when since the third grade and Junior Grace Thompson, “(T)rying to make your his favorite song to sing all contribute to a very enjoy- two students wanted to bring hopes to continue singing Pitch Black’s director, said the voice sound like someone overall has been the Pokémon able and fun atmosphere.” a new and exciting club to after college. Many other audition process was fairly else’s will never pan out,” she theme song. Lherisson said one of the the school that would allow members of Owtsiders share stressful. said. “People always seem to be other positive aspects of being people to embrace their pas- her experience of being “It was a really tough Junior Todd Zucker has pleasantly surprised to hear a member of the Jaywalkers is sion for singing. involved in singing for a long decision,” she said “Honestly, been a member of Jaywalkers, it,” he said. the group’s vast diversity. Sophomore Julia Stone time, and it is one of their everyone that auditioned had the men’s a cappella group, Sophomore Jerry Lheris- “There is a wide range of said the Owtsiders still sing many interests. a great voice.” since the second semester of son joined Jaywalkers his backgrounds, ideologies and some of the same arrange- “There are a lot of people Thompson joined Pitch his freshman year. freshman year as a way to interests in the group,” he ments as the first members in the group with different Black her first semester and Zucker said a cappella has continue pursuing his passion said. “There are athletes as did in 1999. Stone also said majors,” Stone said. “We have by the end of freshman year been a very rewarding experi- for singing. In high school, well as actors, members of other members are allowed quite a few music or music she had earned the role of the ence. Lherisson started a coed a SLUs as well as fraternities, to suggest songs or present education majors this year, group’s director. “It is something that I cappella group as well as be- and there are fine arts majors their own arrangements, but but also several others in the “I wasn’t sure if I wanted enjoy very much,” he said, longing to a men’s group, so as well as politics and govern- her favorites to perform are sciences or humanities.” to take on such a big role after “It’s a pretty relaxing moment singing unaccompanied is not ment majors.” “Valerie” by Amy Whine- OWU’s three a cappella only a year in the group,” she twice a week to be able to something new to him. The third a cappella house and “Hide and Seek” groups display the wide range said. “But I was encouraged sing with the group, who have “The best part about being group that belongs to OWU by Imogen Heap. of interests of the students, by some older group members become my close friends.” a Jaywalker is the atmosphere is Owtsiders, the only co-ed Stone said she has been as well as the immense talent to go for it, so I did.” After two and a half years that such an eclectic group of group of the three. The group involved in singing in choirs that they all possess. Newest addition to dance program takes the stage and Double Life: students by storm as visiting professor, artistic director By Ellin Youse fore moving to Seattle, Wash., When comparing OWU to ing sure each student gets the aspects of choreographing Or- A & E Editor where I continued to dance other institutions she’s taught most out of their classes with chesis this year was Smith’s and create work.” at, Smith said the devotion of me and this involves hours of ability to organize all 21 danc- Rashana Smith is a loving It was in Seattle that Smith OWU students is one quality preparation and meeting with ers into one piece. The produc- wife and a new mother to a developed a love for “all of the university she finds par- students and colleagues. tion always features one dance seven-month-old baby girl. things technology.” Smith said ticularly unique. “I love this aspect of teach- with the full company, and For fun, Smith is an active there were no dance programs “The dance programs of ing; I just wish I had unlimited Smith said being able to direct member of the Ohio Roller that directly addressed tech- each of the places I’ve taught amount of time for it.” it is one of most exciting hon- Girls’ Gang Green roller team. nology and dance together, so at are all a little different from The challenge of time ors of the Orchesis season. She enjoys filmmaking and a technologist during the day each other, so it’s hard to com- proved to be particularly pres- “I like seeing these danc- is a documentary film aficio- and a choreographer, dancer pare,” she said. “However, I ent in the planning of this ers performing as a large en- nado, as well as the owner of and educator in her free time will say that OWU seems to year’s Orchesis, the annual semble, all the while bringing an 80-pound Great Pyrenees to indulge both her loves. Af- have a high academic standard contemporary dance concert their individual talents to the mix. She’s worked as a free- ter some time living what she of admissions. I’m impressed that features the work of stu- stage,” she said. lance dance instructor in Se- Photo from Communications called a “double life,” she with this year’s freshmen. In dents, faculty and guest chore- “I was completely elated attle and Texas and received Rashana Smith completed a master’s program general, I’m impressed with ographers that is usually held after our last rehearsal.” her master’s in fine arts from in Dance and Technology at the level of professionalism, in the spring. However, due to According to junior Ben Ohio State University. Now, of her past experience, Smith Ohio State. technical skill, work ethic, and scheduling considerations for Danielson, Smith isn’t the she is also the newest addition said she feels a real connection “I’m happy to be working knowledge of the OWU stu- Chappelear’s main stage, the only elated cast member. Dan- to Ohio Wesleyan University’s to college students because in the field of dance and incor- dents as a whole. concert will be held in the fall ielson said Smith’s combina- dance department. she was one herself when she porating technology, as well,” “I enjoy the students’ sense this academic year. tion of efficiency and playful- Smith joined the OWU fell in love with dance. she said. “I’m also ecstatic to of curiosity and I find myself Smith said this year’s Or- ness keep everyone in the cast community this semester and She said she took tap and be at OWU where interdisci- evaluating how I can continue chesis will include works from uplifted and motivated. will be instructing Workshop ballet classes between the ages plinary courses are support- to challenge them further. It’s five student choreographers, “It’s ironic to be asked this in Modern Dance, Dance of five and seven and danced ed.” a challenge that works both a new piece by dance faculty question because I was just Composition and Technique on her high school’s drill team. Interdisciplinary courses ways.” member Marin Leggat and boasting about how wonderful II and III during the 2013- When she was taking dance are just one of many things The challenge of progress- pieces by Smith herself. Leg- Rashana is,” he said. 14 academic year, as well as electives in college as an art Smith said she loves about ing her teaching and her stu- gat was the artistic director for “She’s an innovative think- working as the artistic director major, she chose ballet and teaching in a liberal arts envi- dent’s perspectives in her Orchesis since she started at er, she’s very organized and I of Orchesis. then decided to “branch out” ronment, where she said she’s work is something Smith says OWU in 2012, but as she is on can tell that she’s always keep- Although new to OWU, to modern dance. It changed “at (her) best.” cannot come close to the chal- leave this year she left the pro- ing us in mind as a group, just Smith is not new to teaching her life. “OWU faculty, staff and lenge of time. Smith said that duction in Smith’s hands. to improve our experience in dance at a university level. She “I was hooked,” she said. students have been very wel- no matter where she’s teach- “We’re in the midst of in- Orchesis. She keeps the re- previously worked at Stephen “I changed my major and coming and generous,” she ing, time is the one demon she tense rehearsals right now and hearsals professional and ef- F. Austin State University in eventually transferred to Uni- said. “The theatre and dance always faces. loving every minute of it,” ficient, but she adds her own Nacogdoches, Texas, Ohio versity of Texas because it of- faculty in particular have been “I’m not new to teaching Smith said. “I enjoy working flare and quirkiness at the State University and Witten- fered a Bachelor of Fine Arts open to hearing and sharing at the university level, but the with so many young dancers same time. I’m very happy berg University. And while in Dance. After graduation, I ideas, which is imperative challenge always remains the with different dance back- that she’s a part of our com- she feels comfortable teaching continued to dance in Austin when developing a dance pro- same—time,” she said. “I am grounds.” pany, and she’s done nothing in higher education because with local choreographers be- gram.” always concerned with mak- One of the most exciting but great things.” Hot Ticket What’s coming up?

Sept. 19 Sept. 22 Oct. 4-5 Modern Times Movie Night Dr. Jason Hiester’s Faculty Recital “The Secret War of Emma Edmonds” 6:30-9 p.m. 3:15 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Crider Lounge (HWCC) Jemison Auditorium Chappelear Drama Center

Sept. 20 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 The Pete Mills Jazz Combo “New Student Scenes” Yumi Kurosawa and Deep Singh Perfor- 8:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. mance Jemison Auditorium Chappelear Drama Center 8:00 p.m. Jemison Auditorium Page 8 The Transcript Sept. 19, 2013 sports Football ‘still not satisfi ed’ Men’s soccer By Taylor Smith stayed around this summer Sports Editor and worked hard through out continues streak the whole summer. He’s con- The Ohio Wesleyan foot- tagious; he makes guys around By Philippe Chauveau ond goal, tying the game 2-2 ball team returns one year him better. Transcript Reporter and sending the contest into after tying Wittenberg for the “Guys listen to him, they overtime. fi rst conference championship follow him; he’s phenomenal The Ohio Wesleyan men’s The fi rst half of overtime in 23 years, and now their eyes and the sky is the limit for soccer team stepped onto Roy saw more fast-paced play, are set on larger goals. this kid, not just because of Rike maintained their perfect with the Heidelberg defense The Bishops won their fi rst the amount talent he has, but record twice this weekend blocking four of the six shots game of the season Saturday, because he is humble. He’s with wins over the Heidelberg taken by OWU.A minute and Sept. 7, at Selby Stadium not an ego guy; he’s a team University Student Princes 50 seconds into the second when they defeated Bluffton player.” and the Berry University Vi- half, Stegner scored off a 37-20. Mason is joined by an of- kings. Bloecher assist, leading the Starting quarterback senior fense that brings a lot of depth, Senior forward Taylor Bishops to victory and im- Mason Espinosa said the team according to Watts, and will Rieger was active early in proving their record to 6-0. missing the NCAA tournament pose quite the threat to oppos- Friday night’s game against On Sunday afternoon, the last year while still winning a ing teams. Heidelberg with two shots in Bishops defeated the Berry share of the conference title “I think where a lot of Photographs by Jane Suttmeier the opening minutes and an- University Vikings 2-1, keep- was motivation for the offsea- teams pigeon hole their guys Above: Senior quarterback Mason Espinosa (far right) other with 28 minutes left in ing the undefeated record, son, but they still plan on tak- into playing a certain position, rolls out of the pocket as he eludes defenders and looks to the half. now at 7-0, intact. ing it one game at a time. our guys are pretty versatile move the offense down the fi eld during the Bishops’ 37-20 Rieger scored on his fourth OWU started strong with “We’re not satisfi ed with and that wreaks havoc,” Watts win over Bluffton. shot, from inside the six-yard six shots in the fi rst ten min- tying for a conference cham- said. “When going against an- box with an assist from senior utes. Senior midfi elder Martin pionship; we’re only going to other team to try and prepare multi-year starters like senior last year, said the conversion midfi elder Paolo Bucci with Tobias attempted a penalty be satisfi ed with winning it for a certain look, a certain defensive lineman John Val- from player to coach has been 24 minutes left in the fi rst half. kick, but Berry sophomore outright and going 15 games way, you know you’re getting entine and senior nose guard an enlightening learning pro- After the goal, the Bishops goalkeeper Logan Hill made and winning it all,” he said. things thrown at you that look George Newcomb. He also cess. maintained possession. From the save. “We set out goals at the begin- different.” said fi rst year starters like ju- “It’s a lot different when the 20th minute to the eighth, With four minutes left in ning of the season and fi rst and Watts named a mix of nior linebacker Chris Mondon, you have to know everyone there were a total of four the fi rst half, Berry got a cor- foremost we have to take care student-athletes that will be stepping up for Swary, and else’s assignments, instead of OWU corner kicks and fi ve ner kick. After a partial clear- of the regular season, obvi- sharing the ball on offense this sophomore nose tackle Dom just yours…I never realized shots. But with six minutes to ance from the defense, senior ously 1-0 every week.” season. Wilson have stepped up to fi ll how much it took to make go in the half, the Princes tied midfi elder Matt Seib hit a Which explains why Ma- Pre-season All-American the vacancies. things move the way they the game 1-1. volley into the bottom corner son said the team’s motto this and second-team All-NCAC Fortunately, Huddleston did last year (as a member The Bishops answered of junior goalie Colin Beemi- year is S.N.S., “still not satis- junior tight end Calvin Cag- didn’t go too far. He returns of the team) and this year (as Heidelberg’s equalizer less ller’s net. Despite outshooting fi ed.” ney, second-team All-NCAC this season with the Bishops a coach),” Huddleston said. than fi ve minutes later. With Berry by 6, OWU was down Mason is one of nine return- senior wide receiver Dave as a member of the coaching “I’m happy to be able be able 31 seconds left in the half, by one at the half.Six minutes ing starters for the Bishops’ Mogilnicki, honorable men- staff, working with the line- to see both sides of the coin. sophomore forward Evan into the second half, Bucci offense, coming off his junior tion All-NCAC junior running backers and defensive coordi- “Sometimes I feel like I can Lee scored off an assist from made a shot from 30-yards season in which he threw for back Kevin Herman, senior nator Pat Delaney. do a better job with what I am junior midfi elder Colton out, tying the game 1-1. a school record 3,371 yards tight end Erik Wall, junior Segal and Watts each said doing, but I have to take the Bloecher, who faked out two The Vikings were doing and was named fi rst-team All- wide receiver Steven Uhler Huddleston is doing a great time to learn to be able to be defenders before feeding Lee what they could to main- NCAC, as well as NCAC Of- and senior wide receiver Scott job transitioning from player a coach. At the same time it’s in the box for the goal. tain the tie. With 20 minutes fensive Player of the Year. Jenkins, were a few he named. to coach and what makes him learning something new, I just The second half started left Berry started fouling Second-year head coach “We’re very fortunate and, a strong leader is his credibili- have to learn everyday and get with the teams trying to keep OWU players, and the ref- Tom Watts also returns with you know, there’s only one ty with the players and the fact better everyday.” the ball moving as much as eree showed a yellow card to some new awards on his man- football, and all those guys are that most have seen the way he With a 1-0 record for the possible. OWU handled the Berry’s freshman midfi elder tel. In his fi rst season with the pretty unselfi sh and realizing plays and goes about his busi- season, several members of ball early and created a num- Christian Zapata for excessive Bishops, he led the team to it’s just about what’s the end ness. the Bishops’ football organi- ber of opportunities to score. fouls. Near the end of the half, nine wins, tying the school re- result,” Watts said. “He’s doing well,” Watts zation said the goal each week Senior midfi elders John Steg- junior midfi elder Zak Wall- cord, and was named Regional The Bishops defense re- said. “I think he’s been en- is to go 1-0 and focus on one ner and Matt Shadoan both ingford got into an argument Coach of the Year in NCAA turns only six starters this lightened that there’s a little opponent at a time. had shots blocked by Heidel- with Bucci. Both received yel- Division III. year after losing names like bit more to coaching than “If we take one game at a berg’s goalie, while Rieger low cards. Watts said Mason is one of second-team All-NCAC out- he originally thought, but he time, let the chips fall the way had another shot go wide. Overtime was approach- the best players and one of the side linebacker Tyler Swary works his tail off. they fall and as long as we pre- With 29 minutes on the ing, but Bloecher connected most diligent he has ever seen, and three-time fi rst-team All- “He sees this as a career. pare and treat each team with clock, Heidelberg’s sopho- with a goal from about 25 and it doesn’t go unnoticed by NCAC defensive end James He sees this as an opportunity respect, obviously we fear more forward Kurt Wilhelm yards out, giving OWU the the rest of the team. Huddleston, who led the to do something that he loves nobody, but we’ve got make was playing into the box, but lead with four minutes left on “Everybody sees Mason NCAC in tackles for a loss last to do. I think the guys just sure we show respect and do junior goalkeeper Colin Bee- the clock. The Bishops held as this big kid that can throw, year. naturally listen to him because our preparation that we need miller got there fi rst. Wilhelm on for the 2-1 victory. but what people don’t really Senior linebacker Justin they know what type of player to do,” Watts said. kicked Beemiller in the face, The Bishops look to con- see is his leadership—the way Segal, an honorable mention he was, but he draws that line After having a bye week which earned him the fi rst yel- tinue their success has they he prepares, I’ve never seen All-NCAC and one of the as far as being a student and last weekend, the Bishops low card of the game. face Baldwin-Wallace on Sat- a kid work as hard as does in six returning starting Bishop being a coach.” keep their attention on Ken- With three minutes to go, urday at the Jay Martin Soccer the off season,” Watts said. defenders, said, in an email Huddleston, voted the yon as they face off Saturday the Princes scored their sec- Complex. “Even in the summer—he interview, they have great team’s most valuable player at Kenyon, looking to go 1-0. Scoreboard: Bishops drop below .500 in loss Sept. 11 Women’s Soccer 0-1 John Carroll Volleyball 1-3 Capital against Ohio Northern

Sept. 13 Men’s Soccer 3-2 Heidelberg Volleyball 1-3 Adrian Volleyball 3-0 Manchester

Sept. 14 Field Hockey 4-0 Oberlin Women’s Soccer 1-4 Ohio Northern Men’s Cross Country 4th of 5 at Allegheny Invitational Photographs by Jacob Beach Women’s Cross Country 2nd of 5 Top left: Junior forward Sam Weeks takes a shot against Ohio Northern on Saturday, Sept. at Allegheny Invitational 7 at the Jay Martin Soccer Complex. The Bishops fell to the Polar Bears 4-1. Top right: Freshman defender Alyssa Giarrusso prepares to pass down fi eld to senior mid- Volleyball 3-1 Anderson fi elder Emily Sattler against Ohio Northern. Volleyball 3-0 Earlham Left: Senior keeper Hannah Zacharias prepares to clear the ball after a save against Ohio Northern.

Sept. 15 Bottom: Junior defender Sarah Stachowiak steals the ball away from an Ohio Northern Men’s Soccer 2-1 Berry forward, ending the Polar Bears’ break down the fi eld. Women’s Golf 2nd of 9 at OWU Fall Invitational

Sept. 17 Men’s Golf 11th of 12 at John Piper Intercolligiate Volleyball 1-3 John Carroll