TTHE RANSCRIPT Ohio Wesleyan University The Oldest Independent Student Newspaper in the Nation Delaware, OH Thursday, October 5, 2006 Volume 144 No. 4 Take a STAND against genocide Messages left unreturned Students not using new phone system said. “The cheapest phone can By Raza Naqvi be even about $10, and there Staff Reporter is no additional technology fee Early one morning, senior charged to the students.” Mike Elliott reached for his room Another difference is that stu- phone to call Public Safety about dents can access their personal some heavy bass and loud fresh- voicemail from any phone system men down the hallway from his including their cell phones, by di- room in Stuyvesant. However, aling the voicemail number that the problem was that he did not they have been assigned. have a phone. Elliot said he has not used the The new campus telephone system because he does not know system installed over the summer much about it. is an update to the previous sys- “I don’t remember anything in tem, said Sue Cooperider, direc- the mail,” he said. “A lot of those tor of Administrative Services. things [fl iers] are often junk so “The old system was installed you can’t blame kids for not pay- in 1984, so it was fairly archaic,” ing attention to one more ran- Cooperider said. “It was dying dom fl ier in the mailbox.” around us and becoming too dif- Cooperider said students can fi cult to maintain. The manufac- access their voicemail from any turers told us that it was coming type of phone and if they need a to the end of its life. This [new landline phone set, they can eas- Photo by Phil Salisbury system] is just easier to deal ily purchase one. Sophomores Joe Ewart and Lydia Spitalny(left) and other members of STAND protest the with.” “We did consult and we con- genoside in Darfur outside of Corns yesterday. After a day of fasting, the members held a Joan McLean, associate dean cluded that we would not be pro- banquet last night. for fi rst-year students, said that viding the phones,” Cooperider the new system has so far not said. “We chose not to because been more effective in communi- kids communicate through IM cating with students. and cell phones for regular usage Experiment opens Smith “Most students haven’t acti- so the new system would be for vated their voicemail,” McLean the student’s benefi t.” said. “We thought this would be Despite this inconvenience, earlier for weekend brunch a better way of getting a hold of there are benefi ts to the new sys- By Aarti Jitender Sundays, Smith Hall will pro- surprised there wasn’t a dining the students, especially since tem, Cooperider said. Guest Reporter vide students with food including option that opened earlier than 11 they can forward their voicemail “For faculty and staff it is a doughnuts, waffl es, cereal, salad a.m. The main reason he said was to any phone.” better way to communicate with Early risers now have a week- and fruit for 4.95 food points. the lack of demand for such an Every student now has a students,” she said. “Instead of end dining option catering to Smith will then close from 10:30 option in previous years. voicemail number for their entire each room having a voice mail- their lifestyle for now. a.m. to 11:00 a.m., after which it “Times changes, people change academic career. The voice mail box, each student has their WCSA and Dining Services are will serve its brunch buffet from and societal behavior changes, so number is (740) 203- and either own.” running this four-week trial, with 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. this [the experimental hours] will a 4000, 5000, or 6000 number However, Cooperider said the new hours of Smith Hall serv- Rymut said RAs suggested the show us if there is any difference To access the voicemail num- students have not yet been us- ing a continental-style breakfast idea of having Smith open earlier now,” Castelli said. ber, a student must dial (740) ing their voice mailboxes to their over the weekend from 9 a.m. during her meeting with them on Rymut said she personally 368-3978 and then follow the di- fullest potential yet. to 10:30 a.m. for only 4.95 food Tuesday, Aug. 22. When she took liked the new hours because prior rections given. “I would encourage all stu- points. the issue to Gene Castelli he was to the change she usually didn’t Cooperider said students dents to use the digital mail box,” The trial, which started Satur- willing to give it a try and even eat in the morning on weekends would not notice much of a dif- she said. “I did a check of the sys- day, Sept. 23 and runs till the end though there was an initiative a because there weren’t any food ference in the service provided. tem the other day and most stu- of October, to see if students ac- few years ago which didn’t receive outlets open. The most important differ- dents have never even checked tually make use of the additional much student response, they de- “It might not fi t into some stu- ence is that students now have to their mailboxes.” breakfast hours. cided to give it another chance, dents’ lifestyle, but it might fi t furnish their own phones, Coo- Instructions on how to use Senior Marie Rymut, WCSA she said into some others,” she said. “This perider said. the system were mailed out to president, said during this 90 Gene Castelli, senior director “You can buy a cordless phone students at the beginning of the minute period on Saturdays and of Dining Services, said he was See Brunch, page 2 which is very convenient,” she semester. Students to teach etiquette to middle schoolers By Matt Patrick from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.,” Pasters throughout the year they will fo- where students are on their own. commitment meeting two times said. “Students do homework cus on manners and how to be “There is always a supervi- a month whenever they want,” Staff Reporter together for a half-hour and af- young gentlemen. sor for the site-based programs,” Robe said. The Big Brother program at terwards have fun playing in the “We will have fun learning the Robe said. “The community pro- Robe said they target kids that the Willis Intermediate School gym, burning off energy and get- etiquette of being a gentlemen gram gives the students more are already in after school pro- plans to start a gentlemen’s club, ting to know each other.” building up to the end of the year freedom to do what they want.” grams and receive referrals from bringing OWU students together Pasters said this year the pro- where we hope to have a dinner Pasters said risk teachers who recognize students with fi fth and sixth graders need- gram plans to start a gentlemen’s celebration supported by a local management issues needing extra attention. ing extra attention after school. club where students will work on business,” Robe said. prevent the cite- Sophomore Stephen Men- The Big Brother program their social skills and learn to act Robe said they based mentor pro- zies has worked in a Big Brother started last spring with a group like gentlemen. have two grams from leaving the program in the past and said he of 10 OWU students. Sue Pas- “They will work on things like main pro- school. developed a good relationship ters, director of Community Ser- proper manners, ways to eat with grams. one is Robe said the com- with a child that didn’t have any vice Learning, said she hopes to a fork and knife and how to treat site-based where munity based program siblings. increase participation to 40 this women,” she said. “At the end they utilize most matches an OWU stu- “It was a great place to spend year with the addition of girls to they plan to go out to dinner and OWU students dent to a child in the an afternoon playing sports, get- the program. eat a fancy meal.” and the other community. ting to know someone and mak- Pasters said the program is a Kerri Robe, who is in charge is commu- “For students look- ing an impact on a person’s life,” good place for students to help of Big Brothers and Big Sisters n i t y ing to become even Menzies said. “It doesn’t take young kids develop social and at Willis, has been working with based, more involved, we ask for a very much time and it meant a lot educational needs through one- the program for four one-year to the kids we were helping.” on-one and team mentoring expe- years and has been at Robe said there are opportu- riences. Willis for two. “Every Tuesday they meet Robe said See Big Brothers, page 2 http://www.bbbschgo.org Inside This Student has interesting WoHo has Josh Blue performs Football loses another Week’s Issue: academic experience campus-wide forum Monday nail-biter, drops to 0-5 Page 3 Page 3 Page 6 Page 12 Page 2 The Transcript Thursday, October 5, 2006 Thursday, October 5, 2006 The Transcript Page 3 Weather forcast for the week Big Brothers (from page 3) News nities at Willis Elementary school, Conger Elementary and Dempsey Briefs Elementary. “Willis is our main program and we are starting girls in the Teach for America program this year,” Robe said. hosting resume “The program focuses on home- workshop work help, basic mentoring and other fun activities. OWU stu- Eric Isham from Teach dents working at Conger elemen- for America will be working tary will take on more of a lead- ership role. They will oversee with Career Services to host the program providing help for a resume workshop in Ham- high-school students working Big Wil 326 Monday from noon Brothers and Sisters.” to 1 p.m. Food and drink Robe said background checks will be provided. are required to participate. “School based programs are easier to become involved in be- Sachs followup Fri- cause they are supervised. The day community based program re- quires a more extensive back- There will be an “End of ground check including a drivers Poverty” follow-up discus- license check because the students sion tomorrow at noon in can go wherever they want. For more information on be- Benes Room C. coming a Big Brother or Big Sister www.weather.com contact Kerri Robe at Big Brothers Backpacking dead- Big sisters 740-369-2447 or Sue Pasters at 740-368-3084. line Monday The deadline for the mid- semester backpacking trip Buffet to Virginia is Monday. For (from page 3) more information or to sign up, go to Ham-Wil 403. is a good way to judge.” To publicize the new hours, Ry- mut said WCSA plans to post fly- Women in Science ers and sent a campus-wide email. open to all She said she wants to do as much as possible to spread the word so Tomorrow at noon, people will try it out. Women in Science is meet- Castelli said there were only ing in the Conrades-Weth- three students on Saturday, Sept. 23, the first day of the program erell Science Center to listen and only about 10 students on to Dr. Ramon Carreno speak Sunday, Sept. 24. about biodiversity research He said even though it was the in Costa Rica. Lunch will first day of the program, three be provided. To reserve people on Saturday is not a very strong start; they would need a a space, send an e-mail to minimum of 40 to 50 students [email protected] with Subway each day the program runs for it in the subject line. to be viable. Castelli said he told WCSA that Dining Services would revisit House of Thought weekend hours with the warning that if it doesn’t get a significant looking for female- level of participation, it would be applicants cancelled and they didn’t want The House of Thought people protesting when that hap- pened. is accepting applications “If you’re not going to use it, from women sophomore you’re going to lose it and then and above to live in the don’t whine like a baby. That’s all house this semester. For we ask,” Castelli said. more information or to get Castelli said if the new hours became permanent it most likely an application, email house wouldn’t hurt other facilities be- moderator Eric Magnus at cause it was such a small increase [email protected]. in hours. “We’re going to try and keep it so the labor costs don’t get out Internships in of hand,” he said. “If it’s better for Windy City open the students and it improves stu- dent life and I can justify spend- Full-time or intern- ing a little more labor, I’m okay ship positions through the with that.” WorkChicago program are available. This opportunity Spring Break connects employers with liberal arts students. Visit 2004- Travel with http://depauw.erecruiting. STS, America’s com/stu/cf_registered_ employers?fhnd=2068 to #1 Student check out the employers that Tour Operator are offering positions. To ap- ply, do NOT follow the direc- to Jamaica, tions online. Instead, send a Cancun, Acapulco, cover letter and resume for EACH position you are inter- Bahamas and ested in (designate which po- Florida. Now sition it is) to careers@owu. edu by Oct. 6. For questions hiring on-campus or more details on specific reps. Call for companies, contact Career Services (HWCC 324, x3152, group discounts. [email protected]). Information / Reservations 1- 800-648-4849 or www.ststravel.com. Page 2 The Transcript Thursday, October 5, 2006 Thursday, October 5, 2006 The Transcript Page 3 Bazaar to benefit Nobel winning alumnus comes back to campus Indian literacy By Jacqueline Coffey zens, are called to be accountable Staff reporter for each other. “Those of us who can read and Members of the India Literacy write shouldn’t be content to feel Project (ILP) will be hosting a smug or self-satisfied until every- fundraising bazaar outside Welch one can read and write,” Pasters Hall this Saturday from 3:30 to 7 said. “In fact, if that equation held p.m. true in every aspect of human ex- ILP is a non-profit organiza- istence, we would see a vast de- tion that raises funds to support crease in poverty, disease, hunger literacy and education initiatives and homelessness.” for underprivileged people in In- Pasters said that becoming dia. The program was founded by aware of the issue of literacy on a Anita Chandrasekhar (‘06) in the global scale is very important for fall of 2004. OWU students. Senior Anshula Johri joined “You all are so fortunate to the organization last year and cur- have the opportunity to pursue rently heads the ILP chapter at a first-class education,” she said. OWU. “Each of us has the potential to be “ILP has around 30 members a catalyst for change in the world, and volunteers at OWU and we and becoming aware of the issues have had a lot of success with the is the first step in that change.” Photo by Ryan Kim program,” Johri said. Johri said this weekend’s ba- From left: University President Mark Huddleston, Sherwood Rowland (‘48) and Chemistry According to the organization’s zaar will be a lot like a carnival so Professor Kim Lance. Rowland, who won the 1995 Nobel prize in Chemistry for his work on website www.ilpnet.org, ILP hopes students should come out and en- the formation and decomposition of the ozone layer, presented a lecture entitled “Global to bring awareness to the impor- joy the festivities. Warming and Abrubt Climate Change” as part of this year’s National Colloquium Tuesday. tance of education not only as an “We will have different stalls economic factor, but also in raising with themes for people to stop by the social standard of living. at,” she said. “There will be hand- Ultimately, ILP hopes to in- made, authentic clothes, jewelry, crease the momentum towards a and crafts from India. Students Semester at Sea provides 100 percent literate India. can make their own scrolls with Sue Pasters, director of com- languages from different coun- munity service learning, said she tries, they can get henna tattoos, worldwide travel opportunities feels it is important to support or- and of course there will be free ganizations like ILP because citi- food.” By Lainey Cullen The ship is a 24,300 MV Ex- in the summer program typically plorer, equipped with classrooms, travel for 65-days. Staff Reporter a library, computer lab, a student Deaton said classes were simi- Mmm mmm good Junior Alexa Deaton, like many union, two dining facilities, swim- lar to that of Ohio Wesleyan. across the country, took classes ming pool and fitness center. Stu- “Classes were small and one over the summer. Unlike most, dents share rooms. could develop a student-teacher she spent her time at relationship,” she said. sea and visiting ports in “I took Global studies, Asia. Politics and Government Deaton enrolled in of East Asia, and Global the global study abroad Commerce and Human program Semester at Values.” Sea, sponsored by the While traveling be- University of Virginia. tween ports, classes meet According to its web- every day aboard the site, the program has ship. When the vessel is enrolled over 45,000 docked, students can fol- students since 1963, low a list of scheduled traveling to over 60 things in each city or trav- countries. el on their own. The stu- Deaton said she defi- dents have assignments nitely recommends the they must complete while program. in each city. The activities “The program is ex- vary from visiting muse- cellent- it is a way to ums, staying with host travel and meet new families. people all while taking According to its web- a couple classes aboard site, destinations of the an amazing cruise ship,” Photo from facebook.com spring semester include she said. “I learned a lot Junior Alexa Deaton and Tiana Marmour Puerto Rico, Brazil, India, about stepping outside (Bucknell) enjoy a stop in Taiwan as part of Myanmar, Vietnam, Chi- my comfort zone in or- na and Japan, while the der to experience every- their semester at sea. fall semester has stops in thing to its fullest. Being in foreign Deaton said her favorite aspect Egypt, Turkey, Spain and Croatia. countries where people didn’t of the voyage was the ability to According to the Institute for speak hardly any English and had travel to so many different places shipboard education memo, stu- completely different cultures than in such a short time. dents can choose from over sev- what I am used too was challeng- “I went to Taiwan, Malaysia, enty lower and upper division Photo by Amanda Thompson ing but it taught me a lot about Singapore, Hong Kong, South Ko- courses in a variety of disciplines. myself.” rea, and Japan,” Deaton said. “We The faculty who teach the courses Senior Curt Sykes represents Alpha Sigma Phi in yes- The Spring and Fall semesters spent on average about 4 days at come from universities from the terday’s pie eating contest. The event was part of Greek last for 100 days, while the Sum- each port sometimes more.” United States and abroad and Week, which started Monday. The week will conclude mer Semester last 65. Depending According to the Semester at have had experience so they can Saturday with Greek Fest from 1 to 4 p.m. on the hill. The on which semester a student en- Sea web-site, during the fall and mix the in class teachings with the proceeds raised from the week’s competitions will be do- rolls in determines the locations spring, students travel for 100 experiences students have while nated to Hurricane Katrina relief. of their destinations. days, while students participating the ship is docked. WoHo develops Feminist Forum to focus on women’s rights By Mike Alcock ing in conjunction with other of our goals is fairly broad,” El- she said. “These campus offices forces the mission of their campus organizations and of- dredge said. “Some of the more offer things like pap smears, STD house and benefits the greater Guest reporter fices, including the Women’s Re- concrete ideas we’ve entertained testing, and contraceptives at low- campus community. The Women’s House (WoHo) source Center, the Committee on so far include a film discussion er costs than those of local clinics “Since the group is so new, recently started a discussion group the Status of Women (CSW), and group, hosting prominent speak- and pharmacies. They are always we’re definitely open to sugges- called the Feminist Forum, geared P.R.I.D.E. ers who are authorities on gender attainable and, in some cases, are tions from anyone,” said senior towards issues of gender, sex and Eldredge said the group will fo- issues, and education in sexual re- completely free. Information like Laura Sinclair, the moderator women’s rights on campus. cus on a variety of different topics, sponsibility, specifically in issues this can be highlighted for students of WoHo and member of the fo- “We want [the forum] to including sexual health, respon- involving drinking and consent to through our group, making stu- rum. “Personally, I’d like to see be informal and open to all sibility and orientation. Beyond sexual activity.” dents more aware of what’s avail- [the group] take several trips to students,”creator of the group ju- simply facilitating general dia- Junior Allison Ebersole, the able to them and pointing them in Columbus to participate in events nior Barbara Eldridge said. “Men logue between students, the group group’s liaison to CSW, said she the right direction.” pertaining to sex and women’s is- shouldn’t be afraid to come, even will host several events to gener- hopes the forum will help stu- The forum will also fulfill El- sues.” if they don’t want to participate ate focused discussion. She’s dents identify resources that can dredge’s spring semester house Ebersole said above all, the fo- in the discussion. The group will hopeful the forum will meet on a aid them in affairs regarding sex- project obligation as a member of rum will provide an opportunity cater to anyone’s concerns about biweekly basis, at different loca- ual health or abuse. the Small Living Unit (SLU) com- for students to share alternate sexual issues on campus and is tions around campus. The next “Many women on campus may munity. perspectives on sex and gender meant to be a forum for objective meeting is this Sunday at 6 p.m. not be aware of the resources avail- Every SLU member is required issues. conversation.” on the Welch lawn. able to them at the Health Center to host a project of their own cre- “It’s a great way to get feedback She said the group is work- “As of right now, the scope or the Women’s Resource Center,” ation each semester which rein and motivation,” she said. Page 4 The Transcript Thursday, October 5, 2006 Thursday, October 5, 2006 The Transcript Page 5

WSJ.com OCTOBER 2, 2006 s 2006 Dow Jones & Company Inc. All Rights Reserved. What’s News— Whose B-School Is Best? In Business and Finance Michigan Takes Lead 7 7 7 National Ranking From Dartmouth This ranking is based on how recruiters rated each school on 21 attributes, their future plans Executive Pay to recruit at the school, and the number of survey respondents who said they had recruited T-Mobile Overhauls Heads of private U.S. research universities In Ongoing Tussle recently at the school. These schools tend to draw recruiters from many of the same Service, Marketing with highest compensation for 2003-2004: companies, usually large national and multinational firms. To see more rankings and news TOTAL about business schools, go to http://www.careerjournal.com/reports/bschool06/ T-Mobile is expected to launch COMPENSATION By RON ALSOP NAME SCHOOL FROM SCHOOL 2006 2005 2006 2005 a host of new services, including a RANK RANK UNIVERSITY (BUSINESS SCHOOL) RANK RANK UNIVERSITY (BUSINESS SCHOOL) new generation of Internet phones, Audrey K. Wilmington he lead in The Wall Doberstein* College $1,370,973 1 2 University of Michigan (Ross) 10 12 Massachusetts Institute of and to drop its celebrity pitch- Street Journal/Harris Technology (Sloan) E. Gordon Vanderbilt 2 1 Dartmouth College (Tuck) woman, Catherine Zeta-Jones. $1,326,786 Interactive ranking of 11 13 University of Chicago The company plans to release Gee University America’s top national 3 3 Carnegie Mellon University John R. Boston (Tepper) 12 17 Duke University (Fuqua) cellphones as early as October that $1,253,352 business schools see- can roam onto wireless Internet Silber* University sawed again this year, 4 8 Columbia University 13 11 University of Virginia (Darden) connections at home and in its Shirley Ann Rensselaer with the University of Michigan re- 14 14 Harvard University $939,346 T 5 7 University of California, Jackson Polytechnic Institute thousands of Wi-Fi hot spots, peo- claiming the No. 1 spot from Dart- Berkeley (Haas) 15 10 University of Southern ple familiar with the plan said. It Judith University of mouth College. 6 4 Northwestern University California (Marshall) also may provide an Internet call- Rodin* Pennsylvania $934,922 Michigan and Dartmouth are (Kellogg) 16 18 Cornell University (Johnson) ing service. Both steps could mean John E. New York clearly the schools to beat, with less-expensive monthly phone bills Sexton University $897,139 Dartmouth having achieved a first- 7 6 University of Pennsylvania 17 16 New York University (Stern) (Wharton) for millions of consumers. *No longer in post. place finish in three of the Jour- 18 15 Stanford University 8 9 University of North Carolina, The new initiatives will be fol- Note: Total compensation may include deferred nal’s six annual rankings and 19 19 University of California, Los compensation. Chapel Hill (Kenan-Flagler) lowed by a major rebranding ef- Michigan now having scored two Angeles (Anderson) fort, phasing out Ms. Zeta-Jones in pay an average 27% of the pre- wins. (The University of Pennsyl- 9 5 Yale University favor of a more man-on-street ap- mium. The share of workers cov- vania’s Wharton School is the only proach to marketing. ered by health insurance through school that has succeeded in best- These moves come after T-Mo- their own employer has fallen to ing Dartmouth and Michigan.) the online survey of 4,125 recruit- about the M.B.A. students’ inter- bile committed more than $4 bil- 59%, down from 63% in 2000. Michigan owes its first-place ers (up from 3,267 respondents in personal and communication lion for new radio frequencies dur- showing in part to its emphasis on 2005) from Dec. 13, 2005, to March skills, teamwork orientation, per- ing the Federal Communications Text Messaging practical experience in its M.B.A. 16, 2006—with respondents rating sonal ethics and integrity, analyti- Commission’s recent spectrum auc- program. Recruiters say they only schools where they said they cal and problem-solving abilities, tions. The new spectrum is ex- For Faster Food prize Michigan graduates because had recent recruiting experience. and work ethic. pected to be used to build a cellu- Hungry people on the go can they connect theory with practice. To qualify for any of the three rank- That helps explain why some of lar broadband network that would now use the Internet or text mes- The rankings are based on how ings, a school had to receive at the most renowned schools, such allow customers to surf the Web on saging to have their food paid for recruiters evaluated the schools on least 20 recruiter ratings. as Harvard and Stanford, don’t laptops and download cellphone and ready for pickup by the time 21 attributes, as well as the recruit- The rankings aren’t necessar- rank as highly in the survey as media content such as music and they reach the restaurant counter. er’s intention to return and hire a ily a reflection of the schools with their academic stature might sug- video at fast speeds. The service is available in just school’s graduates over the next the most celebrated academic repu- gest. While recognizing the brain- T-Mobile declined to comment. a handful of cities with a limited two years. In addition, the rank- tations. Although the 21 attributes power of their students and fac- number of participating restau- ings include a “mass appeal” fac- include the curriculum and fac- ulty, recruiters complain that they Health-Care Costs rants. New businesses include go- tor, which is the number of recruit- ulty, academic quality isn’t the pri- often find graduates of some of the Outpace Inflation mobo.com, which has deals with ers that the schools attract. mary concern of most survey re- most prestigious institutions more 24 restaurants in New Haven, Harris Interactive conducted spondents. Instead, they care most PleasePlease Turn turn to Page to Next <$$U7>, Page Col- The health-care premiums of Conn., and New York, including umn <$$PC> employers and their workers have two Subway sandwich stores. climbed twice as fast as wages and MyTango, in the San Francisco inflation in 2006—to nearly double Bay Area, lets users order food at their cost in 2000—and look to rise about 13 eateries including Una at a similar clip next year, two Mas and CCSR Cafe. nationwide surveys show. It is unclear whether such ser- The average family premium vice will be a big-enough improve- rose 7.7% in 2006, the third year ment from simply ordering over that employer health-care-cost in- the phone to become successful. creases have slowed since soaring Two services, one in the U.S. and nearly 14% in 2003, according to a another in Australia, went out of 2,122-employer survey by the Kai- business within the past few years ser Family Foundation and Health because of weak demand. Research and Educational Trust. But Mobo is planning to target After several years of steep six new cities in the U.S. in rises, the cost for family coverage 2007—including Boston, Chicago under an employer health plan is and Philadelphia—and 12 in 2008. now $11,480, well over the annual Promoters also note that new tech- wage of a full-time minimum wage nology has made ordering by text worker and beyond what many message easier and faster than or- companies and their workers can dering over the phone. afford. While 98% of firms with more than 200 workers still provide Starbucks Increases some sort of employee health bene- fits, only 60% of smaller companies Coffee, Bean Prices do. That’s down from 68% in 2000. Starbucks plans to raise the Even when employers offer price of its coffee by about five health insurance, not all workers cents a cup, effective Oct. 3. 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Head Butt Is No Foul to Sponsors rammed his bald head into the Germany’s Adidas AG and What’s News— BY MARIE VALLA chest of Italian defender Marco France’s Danone SA have stood Materazzi and was ignominiously by Mr. Zidane. In Business and Finance inedine Zidane’s head sent off the field, his public ap- The transformation of what 7 7 7 butt of an opponent in peal has soared. could have been a black mark the World Cup final this “From an advertising point of into a golden marketing opportu- ContinuedContinued from From Previous Page <$$U7> Page ests fail to yield enough profit to summer capped the soc- view, Zidane’s emotional charge nity is partly due to the immense espresso beverages and every satisfy the $3 billion commitment, cer hero’s career on a is twice as big today as it was reserve of goodwill the 34-year- other drink Starbucks makes be- Sir Richard says he would “most less-than-glorious note. before the World Cup,” says Fre- old Mr. Zidane earned over the hind its coffee bars at all company- likely” make up the difference ZBut the world-wide attention it re- deric Raillard of Publicis’ affili- years as one of the world’s most owned stores in the U.S., and most with profits from his cellphone, ceived has only enhanced the ate Marcel and the creator of a talented and graceful players. of its stores in Canada. Starbucks health club or other businesses. Frenchman’s allure as an adver- television ad for telecom com- The head-butt incident was also plans to raise the price of 23 Sir Richard declined to disclose tising pitchman. pany Orange SA starring Mr. watched repeatedly as an Inter- whole-bean coffee varieties by the 2005 profits of his transporta- “It just added one more layer Zidane that ran before the inci- net video clip and became the sub- about 50 cents per pound. tion businesses, which include Vir- to his personality,” says Lucien dent and after. ject of cocktail conversations The coffee giant last raised gin Atlantic Airways, a joint ven- Boyer, head of Havas Sports. “It Though France ended up los- around the world. prices on its drinks in 2004 and ture with Singapore Airlines. In made him profoundly human.” ing the match, Mr. Zidane was Media speculation over what raised the price of its whole-bean all, Sir Richard’s companies, The now-retired Mr. Zidane, voted the country’s favorite per- actually prompted Mr. Zidane to coffees about nine years ago. A many of which are closely held, who earned some $11 million in sonality in a recent newspaper blow his top—and in doing so per- company spokeswoman said that have projected annual revenue of endorsements last year, has long poll. The head-butt sequence has haps foil France’s chances of win- rising business costs, including for $14.6 billion this year, of which $8 been popular with advertisers. been recycled into a hit song and ning the World Cup—also helped health care and raw ingredients, billion comes from transportation But in the two months since he printed on T-shirts. Sponsors like raise his visibility. prompted the price increase. units, says a spokesman. Health-care costs are a big ex- pense for Starbucks. Chairman Odds & Ends Howard Schultz said that by the GM’S finance chief said that the end of fiscal 2006, Starbucks will company will continue a “thought- Whose Business School Is Best? have paid more for health insur- ful” and “thorough” study of a po- ance than for coffee. tential alliance with Renault and ContinuedContinued from From Previous Page <$$U7> Page M.B.A.s—and at higher salaries— because they hope to attract more Starbucks faces growing compe- Nissan and that it expects to wrap arrogant and less collegial than than a few years ago when de- young women and minorities. tition in the coffee market. Mc- up discussions around Oct. 15. ... the M.B.A.s they meet at other mand dropped dramatically. In the Accustomed to interviewing Donald’s launched a more robust The U.S. lost the top ranking as schools. Some of the large, elite survey, nearly a quarter of respon- M.B.A.s with four to five years in blend of coffee this year and the world’s most competitive econ- schools also don’t seem to enjoy as dents said they would pay starting the workplace, recruiters complain Dunkin’ Donuts plans to triple the omy amid its growing budget defi- many close, personal relationships salaries of more than $100,000 this they’re seeing more students who number of stores it operates in the cit, moving into sixth place, ac- with recruiters as smaller M.B.A. year, compared with 17% in 2005. worked only a year or two before next three years. cording to a World Economic Fo- programs do, and their career-ser- And 62% said they had raised sala- returning to business school. They rum study. Switzerland ranked No. vice offices tend to receive lower ries, up from 48% last year. didn’t work long enough to be Branson’s Billions 1 for its flexible markets. scores for customer service. Even with the markedly better given much responsibility or to By Jay Hershey Overall, the survey respon- job market, recruiters say stu- serve in leadership positions. To Fight Warming dents appeared happier with the dents haven’t become too greedy “It isn’t just the amount of real- Britain’s Sir Richard Branson schools this year, giving generally or demanding—at least not yet. world experience,” says Maury plans to invest $3 billion in technol- How to contact us: higher ratings on the 21 attributes Recruiters do feel grumpy Hanigan, who runs an M.B.A. tal- ogies to help combat global warm- [email protected] and indicating that they plan to about one thing: a decline in the ent-scouting service for companies. ing. The money will come from continue recruiting at the same quantity and quality of M.B.A. stu- “It’s the relevance of the experi- 100% of the profits and other pro- AT COLLEGEJOURNAL.COM schools. More than half of the re- dents’ work experience. Many ence. Companies hope to find ceeds of his Virgin Group transpor- cruiters said they believe the qual- schools recently relaxed their expe- M.B.A. graduates who know their tation units and will be invested § How to secure a raise. ity of M.B.A. graduates is the rience requirements and started industry and speak the language. If over 10 years in biofuels and other § A best-selling author on learning same or better today compared admitting greener students, partly they don’t bring that experience environmentally friendly ways to leadership in B-school. with past years. in response to a steep slide in the and knowledge, the ramp-up time replace oil and coal. § Why employee referrals may Companies are hiring far more number of applications and partly after they start working is so long.” Should his transportation inter- damage your reputation.

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CPB snags Last Comic Standing Arts Briefs Faculty recital has By Paige Burton Teare said the nature of Blue’s act is not family-oriented, but it pro- vides a positive message to students. music by Schubert Guest Reporter “For those who are not exposed to disabilities, having Josh perform The Department of Music Josh Blue has been educating and making audiences laugh for seven opens a window and exposes how someone with a disability lives,” she years. On Monday, the comedian living with cerebral palsy will enter- said. “It’s not a lecture and you don’t feel guilty afterwards because he will present faculty member tain students at 7:30 p.m. in Gray Chapel. is accepting himself and proud to provide a clearer understanding of his Daryl Yoder, baritone, and After attending the National Association of Campus Activities disease in a unique way.” Robert Nims, pianist, in a re- (NACA) conference in January, the Campus Programming Board (CPB) CPB is currently selling tickets during lunch in the Ham-Will Atrium. cital Sunday at 3:15 p.m. in signed a contract expressing its interest in Blue’s showcase. Junior Because it is a Trilogy Event, Setzer said he is expecting a fair turnout. Sanborn Hallâ ‘s Jemison Au- Chris Setzer, president of CPB said he was familiar with Josh Blue from “I really think Josh Blue will be received well on campus,” he said. his guest appearance on Comedy Central’s “Mind of Mencia.” “Besides, there’s not a lot happening on a Monday night, and who can ditorium. The program will be “Josh was one of the last performers at the convention and his act pass up a free performance?” a Franz Schubert’s song cycle. was hilarious,” Setzer said. “In order to fulfi ll CPB’s goal of bringing Teare said Blue will be selling merchandise and will meet people and The recital is free and open to respectable and quality entertainment to campus, we knew we had to sign autographs after his performance. the public. get this guy.” Senior Amber Teare, vice president and treasurer of CPB, said the group was not prepared for Blue’s sky-rocketing suc- cess. “At the NACA convention we signed a contract to keep in Two art exhibits start touch with Blue, but the next thing we knew he was a fi nalist for today NBC’s reality show Last Comic Standing,” Teare said. “Our fac- ulty advisor, Julia Brooker was able to get him signed right be- “Lost and Found,” a pho- fore he won the competition and before his demand increased.” tography and photogram exhi- In an interview with CBS4 in Denver, Colo., Blue said he bition by Cal Kowal and Anita copes with his disease through making jokes about his disability Douthat and “Acts of Unre- and putting his audiences at ease. He said because he is accus- markable Bravery,” an exhibi- tomed to being stared at, he might as well be getting paid for it. According to joshblue.com, he got his start in stand-up com- tion of paintings and drawings edy doing open-mic sets at Evergreen State College. Blue now by Distinguished Alumna Ex- performs at comedy clubs, corporate events and college cam- hibiting Artist Jane Terzis `72 puses. Blue also excels as a soccer player and performed as part can be viewed in the Ross Art of the 2004 Paralympic Team, according to his website. Museum. In preparation for his arrival, Sezter said CPB’s main priori- ties are publicity and meeting Blue’s needs while on campus. In addition, volunteer CPB members are working with LiveTech! (an electrical company hired to supply Blue’s equipment) to pro- vide manual labor for set-up and tear-down. Recital Tuesday Photo from www.myspace.com/joshblue “Many students don’t realize the amount of work an event Cameron Bennett, piano entails,” Setzer said. “We are thankful to have volunteers to help Josh Blue, winner of NBC’s Last Comic Standing, will perform with ticket sales along with the hospitality needs and dressing Monday at 8 p.m. in Gray Chapel. Tickets are free for students, and the Carpe Diem String room specifi cs.” and $10 for the public. Quartet will perform two con- certs titled “The Romantic Piano Quintet” in the Jemison The Illusionist has magical movie moments Auditorium of Sanborn Hall at The Illusionist is a leisurely selling out every performance. Inspector Uhl (Paul Giamatti in a magic scenes. They stick out like 8 p.m. paced, period piece set in 1900 Many of Eisenheim’s fans believe brilliant and Oscar-worthy perfor- a sore thumb and draw you out of Vienna. It is a story of forbid- the conjurer possesses occult mance) to investigate the magician the movie. The second weakness den love, class struggle and the powers. Of course, success comes in order to prove him a fraud. is Jessica Biel’s performance. Her power of illusions. The fi lm stars at a price. Although the crowds Eisenheim’s life becomes even accent drifts between American, Edward Norton as the illusionist, love Eisenheim, Crown Prince more complicated when he dis- stock British and vaguely German. Musical looking for Eisenheim. Born the covers that his childhood love She simply doesn’t sound or look stage crew poor son of a cabinet- Sophie (Jessica Biel) is a duch- the part of a Viennese duchess. maker, in his childhood ess and engaged to marry Leop- Despite these weaknesses, “The The Theatre Department he meets an upper-class Critic’s Corner old. The two begin a clandestine Illusionist” is well worth your time is searching for people to be girl named Sophie, and affair that is discovered by In- and the price of admission. members of the costume, set, they have a brief, inno- by DNA Smith spector Uhl and reported to the GRADE: B+ light, and run crews. No expe- cent love affair. But, be- prince. (c) 2006 King Features Synd., cause of their class dif- The Illusionist is a well- Inc. rience is necessary. This op- ferences, she is taken Leopold (Rufus Sewell) does not. written, directed and photo- portunity can be taken as a .25 away and forbidden to ever see Leopold is an arrogant, abusive graphed fi lm. The performances Editor’s note: for a list of local practicum credit. For more the boy again. know-it-all who cannot bear not by Norton and Giamatti are a joy showtimes, go to http://movies. information, contact stage Flash-forward 15 years. Eisen- being able to deduce how Eisen- to watch. The only problems with yahoo.com/movie/1809257693/ manager Barbara Eldredge at heim is the toast of Vienna. He is this fi lm are the computer-gener- showtimes. heim pulls off such amazing illu- [email protected]. the country’s greatest illusionist, sions. Leopold enlists the aid of ated effects used in some of the

The Strand Theatre Literature reading Gulla’s tomorrow There will be a reading of Hot Dogs Showtimes for stories from Dan Chaon’s book Friday, Oct. 6th -Thursday, Oct. 12 Among the Missing tomorrow 12 W. William St. across in Corns 312 at noon. from the Brown Jug The Guardian (PG-13) Friday: 5:00 & 8:00 Gulla Hot Dog Saturday: 1:30, 5:00 & 8:00 Open Monday 10-3:00 Sunday: 1:30, 5:00 & 7:30 Band at Backstretch Fries Tues-Fri 10-7:30 Monday-Thursday: 4:15 & 7:00 Gibson and Fitch will be Gulla Fish Sat 10-4:30 performing Saturday night at Fries-n-Gravy Little Miss Sunshine (R) the Backstretch.

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Brazillian guitarists bring their music to OWU Students base leisure time on schedules By Julia Smith gramming and entertainment a Guest Reporter chance though. “I will go to see a comedian or a On the weekends, there may be speaker....I did last semester a few activities brewing, but you won’t times,” Adams said. find all of the OWU students Fisher said although campus participating. Some students are entertainment may not be her finding their own entertainment first choice, when she attends she on and off campus. enjoys what she sees. Sophomore Brian Adams finds “I do attend National Collo- himself going to parties for enter- quium events however for class tainment, and that’s when he has requirements and sometimes for time outside of being on the foot- pleasure,” Fisher said. ball team. Junior Jerrell Johnson, like “I usually go to parties or just other students, says that some of relax,” Adams said. “I usually don’t the organized entertainment on have the time to go to them [cam- campus is interesting, but could pus programming] because I’m in be improved upon. The Brazillian Guitar Quartet performed Tuesday in Gray Chappel. Photo by Ryan Kim [football] season right now.” “I like to hear live music be- Junior Courtney Fisher fre- cause I’m a musician,” Johnson quently opts for off campus enter- said. “I’d like to see more musical tainment. performers on campus.” “Most of the events [on cam- “I would like to see more urban Mozart to animated vegetables pus] don’t interest me,” Fisher entertainment; like more stuff like said. “I like going out to eat with from black artists and the differ- So I was sitting my close friends at the time. friends, renting movies, and hav- ent art styles they have,” Adams Off-Beat at my computer Now that I am a senior in college, my taste has ing dinner parties.” added. trying to think of become a mix of all I’ve ever known. There’s noth- Junior Kelli Lester is also an The OWU campus offers a by Meghan Hensley something to write ing that I won’t listen to once. My friend and I joke athlete. Lester says playing two number of activities for students about and ripping around about how her taste spans from Manson to sports, basketball and volleyball, but time and interest play a huge some CDs, when it hit me. I should write about my Hanson (yes Hanson). Mine encompuses quite a keeps her busy. She said being so part in where students partici- collection. My father always says, “Everyone should bit more than hers. Below is a nifty diagram of my busy makes it more difficult for pate. Fisher says it’s not about a have a hobby.” Mine as of late is collecting CDs. Of enssential CDs. her to explore all of the entertain- certain program, but about a cer- course, this has been ment options on campus. tain feeling. an on-going hobby. “I am really busy with sports “I’d just like to feel like OWU For as long as I can Meghan’s Top Albums and school and I do not have that offers more of the college feel with remember, music has much free time to venture outside an upbeat fun community where been a huge part of my of my routine,” Lester said. “When students don’t have to sit around life. My early years The Best of Beethoven - everyone needs a little Beethoven I have free time, I like to spend it constantly discussing what they were filled with the Kill Hannah’s Unitl There’s Nothing Left of Us - “Lips Like Morphine” with friends.” should do on the weekend,” Fish- classics from Mozart Students do give campus pro- er said. to Copland. By the All of Green Day’s albums - the evalution from ‘92 to ‘04 is amazing made Pinocchio? time I started school I Billy Talent’s II - the album art is great as is the music on the CD had moved on to clas- TRIVIA TEST 7. GEOGRAPHY: In what sic rock (Chicago and The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Soundtrack - funny movie state would you find the Kenne- By Fifi Rodriguez bec River? The Eagles) and coun- Lostprophet’s Liberation Transmission - always in my CD player ty (Garth Brooks and 1. MOVIES: Who was Buzz 8. TELEVISION: Who played Brooks and Dunn). The Panic Channel’s (ONe) - Chaney, Isaacs, Navarro, and Perkins Lightyear’s evil nemesis? the Church Lady on “Saturday 2. FAMOUS QUOTES: Who Night Live”? As I got older, and Veggie Tunes 2 - what’s better than morals sung by vegetables? my friends changed, said, “The price of greatness is 9. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: so did my musi- Warped Tour 2005 Compilation - amazing bands on small stages responsibility.” How many members are in the 3. MUSIC: What is the native Mormon Tabernacle Choir? cal taste. In middle The Pink Spiders’ Teenage Graffiti - throw back to The Beatles school I was all about country of the 1970s music group 10. PHILOSOPHY: What was whatever was popular The 69 Eyes’ Devils - waiting on their next album Angels to come out Abba? the nationality of philosopher 4. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What David Hume? (Backstreet Boys and Fall Out Boy Take This to Your Grave - the early years; so young N*SYNC). By high are invertebrates? school, I was listening Aiden’s Nightmare Anatomy - interesting album art and theme 5. SCIENCE: What is a sel- Answers on page 10 to Korn and Manson, enologist? which was reflective of 6. LITERATURE: What was (c) 2006 King Features the name of the woodcarver who Synd., Inc. Page 8 The Transcript Thursday, October 5, 2006 Thursday, October 5, 2006 The Transcript Page 9 Opinion Founded in 1867 as The Western Collegian, Editorial The Transcript (USPS 978-520) is published weekly September through May, except during University vacations, holidays and examination periods. The views expressed in letters, columns A hint at saving future graces and cartoons are the opinions of the writers and artists and do not cess the Internet via a study room in a dorm makes necessarily represent the views of the Department of Journalism, People say history has a way of repeating it- self—or at the very least coming back to bite us in more sense than forcing students to lug their 10-pound Ohio Wesleyan University or the Ohio Wesleyan Media Council. the butt. Such is the case of OWU’s new phone laptop and 15 books about whatever they’re studying POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Transcript, Phillips system. No one uses it. Students have to provide to Beeghly Library or the Mean Bean for two hours of Hall 106, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, OH 43015. their own telephones and go through the confus- work—especially in the spontaneous weather elements Copyright The Transcript 2006 ing process of setting up a voicemail system they’ll Ohio provides. Suffice it to say the money could have been spent Editor-in-chief...... Phil Salisbury never check. The problem is that cell phones have rendered landlines almost obsolete. more wisely. We know it was earmarked, and thus noth- Design Editor...... Miranda Simmons History plays a role in this because the money ing could have been done. However, we ask that the next Sports Editor...... Adam Guy used to pay for the upgrade was earmarked spe- time money is earmarked, leave the purpose a little more Photo Editor...... Meghan Hensley cifically for the new system three to four years ago. ambiguous or at the very least with a loophole. Mark it Photographer...... Ryan Kim As forward thinking as people consider OWU, for a “technological upgrade determined by the markets of mobile communication devices and computers,” in- Advertising Manager...... Ryan Perone whoever made this decision didn’t predict the sky- rocketing popularity of the cell phone too well. The stead of something as concrete as landline telephones. Advertising Staff...... Brian Green, Anh Hoai Nguyen telephone upgrade was appropriate for university Or at least get input from those who are educated and Copy Editors...... Andrew Chase, Lauren Smith offices, but unnecessary for the dorms. interested in such matters as technology and the routes Reporters...... Jacqueline Coffey, Lainey Cullen, And now that wireless internet is a feature on it might take. Be practical and plan ahead. Mike DiBiaso, Raza Naqvi, basically any technological communication device, That’s what developing African countries are do- ing. 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To educate students working on the staff in the procedures of a working newspaper and provide them with jour- nalism experience. Line ‘em up Cheers and Jeers by Ben Walkuski Cheers Jeers Field hockey: WSLN: Congrats on christening the turf at Selby. It’s kind of sad OWU can’t get at least three It’s about time someone did it. students interested in running the student radio station. My favoriteing youseason that days this warm are “How memory cuts away the not going to be around for long The weather: Football: years, and perhaps not to take them for And how clean the picture There’s nothing better than sunny and 75 We’re still anticipating that first win. granted. degrees to break up the gray fall days. comes If summer is about exploring Of autumn days, brisk and that which is unfamiliar to us and busy; vacationing to new and exciting No informal recruitment infractions: Dan’s Deli: Charged with keen sunshine. places, then fall undoubtedly is Way to be panhellenic, ladies. Where were you Friday night? Partiers had And you, stirred with activity, about returning to that which we to settle for Hot Potato. The spirit of those energetic know…that which we are comfort- days. able with—AKA: school, whether STAND: Starbucks: -Jean Starr Untermeyer, “Au- we like it or not. I took so much Working and protesting for what you believe tumn (To My Mother)” As if $3 for a cup of coffee wasn’t enough, comfort when I was younger in in is incredibly inspiring. let’s raise prices another five cents. The cyclical nature of having going to either Target or Wal-Mart a column that has been around to buy the year’s pencils, pens, as- for parts of three years was illus- Mid-semester break: School shootings: signment books, and, yes, trapper The victims’ only crime was being there. trated for me again recently when keepers. It should come as no sur- It’s only a week away. I decided that I just had to devote prise to those of you who know me some space to what I consider to today that back in grade school, I be—by far—the greatest season of was a trapper keeper whore (in the year. It’s called fall, and never college, meanwhile, I was dubbed before have I looked forward to very early on as a friend whore; it more than this year. Whether point for Jamsey). I could never it was two years ago or three, I have enough of them. Just like don’t exactly remember, but I do autumn itself, trapper keepers recall using the very same part of provided me with just the kind of the poem above to illustrate my certainty that I’ve always needed. point. Fall, then, has always sort of been There is something very ap- my security blanket. pealing to me about this season, Then there are the holidays that something I awkwardly insist on help to make autumn memories going on and on about to every- some of the greatest ones of all. If one but usually coming up empty- you think about it, it is the fall cel- handed in the way of meaningful ebrations that really pay tribute to words. It is partially due to the all that is good in life: Homecom- weather (an “out there” kind of ing, a tribute to your alma mater, thing), but it also has to do with is celebrated here at the ‘WU the me—an “in here” sort of thing. As weekend of October 20, 21, and the ghastly summer heat begins to 22; Halloween, every October 31, subside, and the awkward sweat celebrates scary shit; my birthday, finally begins to stop pouring on November 5, celebrates me (it’s down, fall is the one time of year totally fine, though, because those that I seem to get my senses back. of you who don’t know me should Colors other than green start to feel absolutely no obligation to permeate the landscape, making acknowledge this “holiday,” and way for the yellows, oranges, reds, those of you who do know me will and browns (of nature and of the be reminded by facebook a couple fall line at Banana Republic). The days in advance; and, of course, air is different, too; not only is it Thanksgiving, falling this year on cooler and more pleasant, but November 23, is a celebration of there is a crispness to it, remind- family. (c) 2006 King Features Synd., Inc. Page 8 The Transcript Thursday, October 5, 2006 Thursday, October 5, 2006 The Transcript Page 9 Opinion Bohemia is dead pen anymore, but something is By Lori Haught changing. “In honor of the death of Bo- People are saying that Bohemia hemia, an impromptu salon will is dying, and I tend to agree. commence immediately follow- The prediction of the ‘80s, ing dinner.” – Tom Collins – the made famous by RENT, that the character in RENT, not the drink. artists were dying out is coming I should eventually clarify that to fruition. The Bohemian move- most of my columns are, in fact, ment was still fairly strong when written from the point of a horri- the musical first came out, but it’s bly large dork…mainly because I a distinct possibility now. am a horribly large dork. Theatres are being torn down This one is no different. and deluxe apartment buildings However, I am borrowing from are going up. Even I have noticed my much more sophisticated the change in my frequent visits and better-dressed friend, Ben over the last seven years. Walkuski, and including a quote Closing places like The Conti- this week to set up the premise. Se- nental and CBGB hurts my soul. E a c h mark on the walls is a piece of history. My friend said it best, “This (c) 2006 King Features Synd., Inc. building is a relic, a land- m a r k ; An all occassion cotton bathrobe I pity whoever Hold your horses. Did you no- Is it an adjective? “Your so as not to freak out the ladies, moves in tice the typo? Look. It says Jer- rhythm is jerobe.” but enough to make them shiver here.” I obe in your Home, not Jerome in Adverb? “That dress is jerobe- with curiosity. pity them your home. Unbelievable. Now, ly becoming.” With Jerobe on, you can sit too, not everything I write from here on Is it a conjunction? “Roses jer- down and kick your feet up, no b e c a u s e out is pointless; no matter how obe fire trucks are usually red.” worries. The heavy cotton hides they have funny or unfunny the column will The answer is simple really. the treasure while other pirates Graphic by Meghan Hensley to remove be, it will always be known for Jerobe is the special name I’ve wearing towels give away all their all the that misprint in the title. Rat edi- given to my bathrobe. jewels. When it’s chilly outside, riously, Ben, your glasses match, stuff on tors. It’s a good, sturdy, navy blue, using Jerobe will guarantee that that’s commitment to fashion. the walls, but because it will take a Well, consider yourself lucky 100 percent cotton, Brazilian you never resort to the emasculat- Since I was a 13-year-old punk good 20 years before that building reader, because, in typical Je- man-shroud. My baby was born ing two-towel system: one knot- growing up in the tiny little town isn’t known as the former home of rome in you Home fash- ted around your waist, one of Williamstown, W.Va. on the famed rock club, CBGBs. It will ion, things are not what draped over your shoulders. border of Ohio (I tend to claim never be known as anything else to they seem. I told the Also with Jerobe, you feel Ohio before West Virginia when people in the music scene. editor to spell my name Jerobe in $500,000 richer than you ac- anyone asks), I had a dream. It New York is changing. Rent is like that. The typo and tually are. was a dream that I was able to ac- going up and swanky restaurants intro paragraph were He’s always been there complish Sept. 17. and clubs are moving in. Fairly just set-ups for what I your home for me. When I’m in the I went to CBGB’s before it soon, you won’t see grunge, only really have to say. Isn’t dumps, Jerobe and I hang closed. $1000 suits. that clever. by Jerome Stenger in my room and drink beer I walked in and was in awe. I Maybe that’s what they want. So, what is a Jerobe? all night. When he is blue, examined each and every sticker, The culture that the city prides Surely it is not equiva- I take a shower. On some poster, paint splatter and crevice. itself on is slowly being forced out. lent to my name, Jerome. There in the Amazon. It’s not made nights, after one too many beers, I tried to imagine a time when New Yorkers don’t make the city; is a “b” in place of the “m” which from terry cloth, or as I like to call Jerobe will actually talk to me and you could see the walls, but nev- the city makes New Yorkers. makes it an all-together different it, wussy cloth. Jerobe keeps me instruct me to do weird things, er quite managed it. I watched Ecstatic is an understatement word. It does have a meaning, I dry, warm, comfortable, and still like shout insults at my friends, or the local bands play, wondering when it comes to how I feel to assure you. allows for a little air circulation carve random letters into my body if they were as thrilled as they be living here right now. I got in Is it a verb? “What’s up, I to those places where air does not with a wire clothes hanger, or kill should have been to be playing on under the cuff, I saw a show at would like to jerobe you right often flow. It reveals the perfect people. He’s my best friend. I that stage. I imagined they were CBGB; I lived alongside artists now.” amount of chest hair, just enough love you Jerobe. the Ramones or the Sex Pistols. I and people of all backgrounds and wished I had been there for them. income levels; I saw the city live Part of the reason I loved the and I’m watching it die. city at 15 was because you could New York is a phoenix, it lives, be anyone. It was as normal to it dies, and it rises from ash to live see a kid walking down Fifth Ave. again. It is a living, breathing en- in full out grunge as it was to see a tity that carries us along with it. rich business woman in heels and By closing such staples in not only a suit costing over a grand. It also NYC culture, but also the culture had a rich history and culture so of America as a whole – we are, tangible that you could taste it in inevitably, destroying ourselves. the air and feel it in every fiber of The next punk kid to come out your being. of Middle America will not even Not to say that it doesn’t hap- have the chance to dream.

Transcript Weekly Poll When will the football team win its first game? Saturday Next Saturday (c) 2006 King Features Synd., Inc. Homecoming or later Recycle Log on to transcript.owu.edu to vote. The Results will appear in the next issue. Transcript Page 10 The Transcript Thursday, October 5, 2006 Thursday, October 5, 2006 The Transcript Page 11 Delaware Rec. Faculty expert talks about growing Chinese car industry Weekly Department to Horoscopes sponsor 5k By Madame Gigi By Jesse Carter Libra (Sept. 24-Oct. 23) The Homecoming Delaware Next week will have you chat- 5K Pumpkin Run 2006, a 5K run ting to many people about Lord- and walk, is scheduled for Satur- knows-what, but keep it going, day, Oct. 21, in Delaware. you need to share those ideas. A Kids’ Fun Run on Selby Field Don’t stop work on a project even track will precede the 5K run and if you want to. walk, followed by athletic events and other Homecoming Week- Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) end activities. Proceeds from Take this time and for once the Pumpkin Run will benefi t give in. Yes you may loose your Delaware city park improvement pride, but think of all the time projects and an OWU scholarship you will have not arguing. Don’t fund. take the fi nancial risk, but do take Participants who register by the want to try a new restaurant. Oct. 7 will get long-sleeve T-shirts. All participating youths will get Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec 22) prizes on race day, and there will Take a stand for what you be prize drawings for adult par- believe in this coming week. ticipants. Don’t be afraid to take the lead The Kids’ Fun Run, for chil- in a group, or ask questions, as dren 12 and under, will start at 8 reward is waiting at the week’s a.m. The 5K run and walk, open end. to all ages, will start at 8:30 a.m. and follow a route along the sce- Capricorn (Dec. 23-Jan. 20) nic Olentangy River starting and On Monday put off what you ending at Selby Field on South can and do that Soduko puzzle— Henry Street. Photo by Ryan Kim maybe two. Continue on this Registration for the 5K run and Toshi Amino, former vice president of Honda of America, spoke Tuesday in the Bayley path through some gossip in mid- walk will cost $15 in advance and Room. His lecture, part of the Robert L. Milligan Buisness Lecture Series, was about the week as by Thursday you will be $20 the day of the race. Registra- automobile industry in China. Amino also serves as the live-in resident for the Woltemade on a roll. But beware, spend Sun- tion for the kids’ races will be $5. day alone if at all possible. Participants can register in Center. advance at Second Sole Athletic Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 19) Shoes, 28 N. Sandusky St. Online Civic pride You will feel like a very young registration is available at http:// Alice in your own version of Won- www.secondsoletotalsports.com derland at the start of the week. and http://homecoming.owu. As the week progresses, the plot edu/. will stay about the same, but the For more information, phone characters will mature and ex- Second Sole at 740-369-0622. plore more adult aspects of life. The Homecoming Delaware Beware reality. 5K Pumpkin Run 2006 is being organized by the City of Delaware Pisces (Feb. 20-Mar. 21) Recreation Services Department, Approach new things and Ohio Wesleyan University, and people with caution. Before you Second Sole Athletic Shoes. get too involved, make sure they are what you want. This will lead you to start questioning all that Trivia Corner you have done. Remember there Answers is always a silver lining. 1. Zurg Aries (Mar. 22-Apr. 20) 2. Winston Churchill To others you seem to have 3. Sweden all the answers even if you don’t 4. Animals that don’t have think you do. The week will feel backbones hectic, but it will settle down 5. Someone who studies the and things will look up and it’s moon smooth sailing to the end of the 6. Geppetto week. 7. Maine 8. Dana Carvey Taurus (Apr. 21-May 20) 9. 360 You may feel psychic as the 10. Scottish week starts which will leave you Photo by Ryan Kim in a good mood. Go with it as it (c) 2006 King Features Synd., Senior Lissie Benoit gives blood Thursday, Sept. 28 in the Benes Room. According to the won’t last long. Life and its cha- Inc. Delaware County chapter of the Red Cross, 80 students, including 30 fi rst-timers, donat- os will catch up to you, leaving ed. you wanting the relaxation that comes by Friday.

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Field Hockey Sophomore Shannon Photo By Jeremy Franz McHenry had two goals and Freshman Daniel Hurst makes a diving tackle against a Bethany player. The Bishops lost to Kenyon last Saturday to an assist Saturday as the Kenyon 44-42 and are now 0-5 on the season; see story on page 12. Bishops defeated St. Vincent 4-0. It was the Bishops sec- Homecoming ond victory of the season. Attention all Bishops: Homecoming Men’s Soccer Last night’s game vs. Wa- weekend is on bash was cancelled due to the way Oct. lightning and will be made 20-22 and the up tentatively on Oct. 25. The soccer team tied Wooster Transcript will Saturday 0-0. preview all of the weekend Calendar events in the Friday: Men’s Soccer vs. Denison Oct. 19 issue. at 7 p.m. at Roy Rike Events will Cross Country All-Ohio Intercollegiate Champion- include a home ship football game, Volleyball at Denison at 7 a men’s lacrosse p.m. Saturday: alumni game Volleyball at Kenyon at 7 and inductions p.m. into the OWU Field Hockey vs. Kenyon at Selby Field at 9 a.m. Athletic Hall of Football vs. Wooster at Fame. Selby Field at 1 p.m. Women’s Soccer vs. Ohio Dominican at Roy Rike at 7 p.m. Tuesday: Field Hockey vs Oberlin at Selby Field at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday: Women’s Soccer at Earl- ham time TBA. Men’s Soccer vs. Oberlin at Roy Rike at 7:30 p.m. Page 12 The Transcript Thursday, October 5, 2006 Thursday, October 5, 2006 The Transcript Page PB

Women’s Soccer Goal drought leaves Bishops thirsty for win By Will Bridgeo slide tackle the ball away, but Go- ing was able to chip the ball over Staff Reporter Gary’s head and into the net. The women’s soccer team Denison tallied their second continued its offensive struggles goal in the 79th minute, again on Tuesday night, dropping a 3-0 de- the transition. After a failed OWU cision to Denison University. The free kick from outside the box, Big Red scored all 3 goals in the Denison brought the ball back second half to cruise past Ohio down the field. Wesleyan. Forward Sarah Ash took a The Bishops are now winless hard shot from 15 yards out that in their last six games and have reached the top of the net to put only scored three goals since their the Big Red up 2-0. last win on Sept. 14 against Mount With 3:18 left in the game, Vernon Nazarene. Denison put the game away for The first half of the game was good when midfielder Tammy spent mainly in the midfield, with Hoch drilled a shot from 30 yards neither team having many scoring out. The ball hit the crossbar and opportunities. ricocheted into the goal. OWU had the first chance of OWU head coach Bob Barnes the second half in the 53rd minute said he has been impressed with when sophomore Allie Cozzone his team’s hard work and positive led a through ball to junior Meg attitude despite their recent lack Smith. The pass was too far ahead of success on the field. of Smith and Denison goalkeeper “We aren’t playing that bad Liz Gillette was able to beat her to right now, we have played really the ball with a slide tackle to break close games against nationally up the play. ranked teams,” he said. “We just After Gillette deflected the ball need to get our confidence up on away, Denison counter attacked offense and start scoring some to score the first goal of the game. goals.” Denison forward Lauren Going The Bishops return to action took an outlet pass and came in Saturday when they host Ohio on the goal. Junior goalkeeper Dominican at 7 p.m. at Roy Rike Ali Gary came out and tried to Field. Sophomore Brittany Coss runs down the ball as a Denison player pursues. The Bishops lost the match 3-0 and are Photo by Ryan Kim winless in their last six matches. Golf Hard work in class and on course key to success By Drew Lenox “We all make sure that we have have to keep up.’” question like ‘Come look at my created a good atmosphere where everything done in advance, so Sophomore Jeff Nieman said set-up’ or something like that we the players can be successful and Guest Reporter that we have nothing lingering he worked hard in the off-season can go and help each other out. that in turn has given Martin high Golf Coach Jon Whithaus said over us as we are playing,” Martin to try and stay competitive and to Jon [Whithaus] says we have 17 hopes for the year. there are around 900 collegiate said. push his teammates. coaches on the team because each “I hope that we play to our po- golf teams in the nation and he Junior Rory Hotaling said the “I developed a routine involv- of us can be the other’s coach if tential and continue to give our- would rank Ohio Wesleyan be- players mental approach to golf ing weight training, stretching, needed.” selves chances to win,” he said. “I tween 150 and 200, regardless of helps them be successful. and practice that has definitely So far this year the golf team will admit that winning a national division. “We are really focused on aca- paid dividends,” he said. has finished first out of 10 teams championship is in the mind of Last year the team finished demics,” he said. “The thing that Martin said he also worked at the Hiram Fall Invitational and every single player on our team.” sixth in the country in Division impresses me with some of the on strength and fitness training. fourth out of 11 teams at the OWU Nieman said he wants to win a III because they worked hard on guys on the team is that they are Martin and Hotaling both said Fall Invitational. national title but realizes certain the course and in the classroom, excellent with both academics and they played in tournaments and They have also finished first things must be done to achieve Whithaus said. golf. Which, trust me, is very hard practiced a lot. out of 10 teams at the Wittenberg that goal. “Last year we had a cumulative to do.” To go along with individual Fall Invitational, where Martin “It’s going to take hard work, GPA of 3.31,” Whithaus said. “We Along with academics, hard work, Hotaling said the peo- and Nieman tied for second place passion for improvement, and an had 20 All-American scholars. Whithaus said internal competi- ple on the team always help each in individual scores. optimistic outlook,” Nieman said. That’s more than any other school tion and hard work individually other. “Our goals are to be extremely Hotaling said he wants to con- in Division III.” makes the team better. “We always compete against prepared,” Whithaus said. “We tinue to get better but is not fo- Sophomore Kyle Martin said “I think a lot of individual work each other and that in itself makes want to have a great chance to win cused on results. while the team GPA is high; it is happens,” he said. “They have the us better,” he said. “Besides that, each round. We have the same “I am really excited about this hard to keep up with missing- feeling of ‘If I don’t do it someone we also practice together all the goals every day.” year and I think we have a chance class. will beat me. I have to want it. I time and when someone has a Martin said coach Whithaus to do great things,” he said. Football can’t finish chances Athletes of the week Bishops squander lead in fourth quarter, still winless OWU Online scoring position. The Lords ran vious two games, the Bishops By Rachel Jolly the ball to the 16-yard line and were unable to put their oppo- The Athletic Department Staff Reporter called timeout with :18 seconds nents away in the fourth quarter announced that sophomores The football team took a ride to play. On the next play, Kenyon and allowed Kenyon back into the Shannon McHenry and Jeff on a mental and emotional roller- kicked a field goal to win the game game. Nieman have been named “W” coaster Saturday with its fifth loss 44-42. Boylan said there’s a definite Association Athletes of the Week. of the season and third final min- Boylan said he watched with challenge to stay positive but the McHenry, a midfielder on the ute defeat. teammate and fellow guard, se- team won’t reduce itself to point- Battling Bishop field hockey team, The stadium nior Scott ing fingers. set up the game-winning goal and was roaring in Pycraft. “Sure we’re pissed off,” Boylan scored twice in the second half to the last minute “We just said. “But we need to come to- help OWU defeat St. Vincent, 4-0, of the game af- turned to gether because if offense and de- on Saturday. ter junior Steve each other fense are pointing fingers it’ll split McHenry assisted the Bishops’ Hymes’ threw the and said, the team and just hurt us more.” first goal and added a pair of un- go-ahead touch- ‘this isn’t Senior defensive lineman assisted goals in the second half. down to junior gonna hap- Dominic Schwed said players Nieman, a member of the split end Zach pen again,’” need to step up on either side of golf team, tied for second place Dennis on fourth B o y l a n the ball and make plays. among individuals with a 6- down, giving said. “We just gotta do it,” Schwed over-par 149 as OWU won the Ohio Wesleyan T h e said. Wittenberg Fall Invitational Photo from OWU Online a one-point lead B i s h o p s The team has a serious men- held Saturday and Sunday. Sophomore Jeff Nieman 42-41. took the tal, and physical, roadblock to The “W” Association Athletes was named “W” player of “That was the lead in the overcome before Saturday’s game of the Week are selected by a com- the week. Nieman shot a most pumped I’ve been all year,” first half 21-14 with Hymes’ 18- against an undefeated Wooster mittee of OWU coaches. The “W” 6-over-par 149 at the Witten- senior guard Dean Boylan said. yard touchdown run. The Lords team. Association is the alumni organi- berg Fall Invitational. The On the following kickoff, Ke- answered with a 25-yard strike, “It’s tough being 0-5,” Boylan zation of OWU varsity letter win- golf team plays again Oct. nyon had a 63-yard return which tying the game with :07 seconds said. “When you wake up in the ners, which includes nearly 4000 13-16 at the Gordin Colle- placed the ball on the OWU 23- on the clock. The game was close morning you’re sorer than when former student-athletes from giate Classic at Deer Track yard line and put the Lords in throughout, but just like the pre- you’re winning.” around the world. Golf Course.