Crawfordsville, Indiana | March 29, 2013 | Volume 105, Issue 21

Cuba Offers New World For Students PATRICK BRYANT ‘16 Rogers. The class’s focus on Cu- STAFF WRITER ban politics and culture combined Cuba, a country geographically with the expertise of Hollander and close yet politically and culturally Rogers has it cross-listed as a class distant from the United States, is a in either the Modern Languages location few Americans have vis- or Political Science Departments. ited. Thanks to a Wabash-sponsored Hollander said more than 60 stu- immersion trip, 15 students have dents applied for the course and, the opportunity to take a week- naturally, many qualified candidates long trip to the country over next were not accepted into the class. He semester’s Thanksgiving Break. said that although According to Assistant Profes- it was considered sor of Political Science Ethan Hol- whether a stu- lander, the course will feature two dent had been on distinctive Cuban perspectives, that a Wabash-spon- sored immersion of Cubans and Cuban-Americans in trip – especially Miami. A native of Miami, Hollander an international BACHELOR PHOTO ILLUSTRATION said the politics and culture of Cuba one – in the ear- are fascinating; they serve as “rel- ly stages of the ics” of the Cold War while the nation decision-making Hollander faces an uncertain future in light of process, that was the government’s aging leadership. not a part of the thought process “I was born and raised in Miami, in narrowing down the short list. An App For That so I watched Miami turn into basi- Rather, he said, the vast majority of cally a Cuban city,” Hollander said. emphasis was placed on the essay. talking about it,” Stippler said. “I’ve always been fascinated by the SCOTT MORRISON ‘14 “We created a short list that very “First time I heard about it was ‘goings on’ in Cuba. It certainly af- NEWS EDITOR “I don’t know many much paid attention to had you been on here at the beginning of last semes- fected my city in a huge, and I think Common clichés imply the trips before, and had you been on two ter. Then once everybody starting ultimately, very good way. I was ex- power and significance pictures can guys here that use it or something like that, then you didn’t getting it and sending [Snapchats] cited in that way, but also I’m a politi- have in telling stories. We’ve been make the short list, from the short list, I kind of felt like maybe I should at cal scientist, and I don’t think there are told to take pictures because they for that ... not many which might’ve had about 20 to 25 least try it.” many international relationships that last longer. For today’s younger people going down to 15, we did not Clayton Lengerich ’15 echoed are more interesting than this one.” generations, pictures are quickly people are going to look at [if the applicant had been on the fun and popularity of the app. Hollander is co-leading the trip becoming the whole story with new an immersion trip],” Hollander said. “I got it because other brothers in with Associate Professor of Span- iOS and Android applications like Like its infrastructure which is (admit it). the house were getting it, and it is ish and new chair of the Politi- Snapchat and Tinder. ” See CUBA, Page 3 just a funny thing to have if you cal Science Department V. Daniel Released late last year, Snapchat see something you want to send a is an app which allows users to picture of to someone,” Lengerich send a picture to a friend or group --Lucas Stippler ’15 said. Ralphie May Act Delivers of friends. The picture only appears Snapchat is one of the latest in for up to ten seconds before it and use it with their girlfriends,” a long line of social media outlets disappears for good. Snapchat also Lucas Stippler ’15 said. “If they making communication more con- allows users to tag a quick caption are into that kind of stuff, I guess, cise and instantaneous. For many to the picture. ‘why not?’ I don’t know many people, social media outlets like The app has been praised for guys here that use it for that, but Facebook have lost a lot of their providing a quicker way to send then again, not many people are allure because people want smaller pictures than text message, and it going to come out and say ‘yeah I tidbits of information at their fin- has also found popularity because sent a dick pic last night.’” gertips in today’s fast-paced world. of the picture’s ten-second lifespan. Yes, now there’s an app for that. That allure is beginning to affect However, such features have cre- But whether students are using how younger people interact with ated an app which many students Snapchat to send dirty pictures or one another. believe is being used for less just goofy shots of what they are “I think it is the world coming wholesome reasons. doing at any moment, Snapchat has closer and closer together,” Leng- “A bunch of my friends back swept the college world. “Basi- See APP, Page 2 home use it for sending dick pics cally I got it because everyone was

COREY EGLER | WABASH ‘15 Wabash’s Sons Stay Involved The SCAC went a different direction this semester scheduling Ralphie May and Timeflies. The first of the two shows was considered an overall success. TYLER HARDCASTLE ‘15 STAFF WRITER TAYLOR KENYON ‘15 as a success. According to Student STAFF WRITER Senator Tyler Andrews’ campus The Advancement Office will be email, 102 public tickets were sold finishing interviews this week for Every semester, students vote for for the act raising $1,020. Addi- Sons of Wabash. The organization is who will perform at National Act; tionally, attendance was normal for composed of students and exists to nevertheless, critical voices arise af- what the act has been the last few act as an intermediary of sorts be- ter the fact prompting discussion of semesters; furthermore, how has tween the Advancement Office and the type of National Act Wabash truly this divergent performance affected the alumni. Associate Director of yearns for. It has become a bian- Wabash’s views on National Act? Alumni & Parent Relations Michael nual tradition of genre bickering that “The Ralphie May act was hi- Warren and Associate Dean for Col- ends in e-mail wars and discontent larious,” Jessie Caldwell ’15 said. lege Advancement Joseph Klen set aside for the next semester’s de- “I feel like he made a connection to will make the final selection add- bate. This semester started the same Wabash College as a whole. He re- ing to the ranks of Sons of Wabash. until OAR suddenly canceled their ferred to our College multiple times, “In 1997-98 advancement as performance at the college; subse- picked on students, and was even nice we know it really changed and ad- quently, the SCAC scurried to pull enough to stick around after to give vanced quite a bit,” Klen said. an act together for the semester. The autographs and take pictures. Most “A lot of that was in preparation result was a split of the funds for two acts seem to just make their mon- PHOTO COURTESY OF PUBLIC RELATIONS acts instead of the traditional one. for the campaign for leadership.” ey and leave. He wasn’t like that.” The Campaign for Leadership was One of the events Sons of Wabash members connect with alumni at is the annual Comedian Ralphie May gained Big Bash reunion. One of the highlights of the weekend is alumni Chapel Sing “I was unsure about how a come- the fund-raising campaign that took national fame in 2003 when he placed shown above. dian would fit in as a National Act,” place before the recently completed second in The Last Comic Standing. Caldwell said. “We usually have Campaign for Excellence. The lead- kept the group active. In the last 15 the school in the future,” Peller said. From there he large acts that everyone shows up ership campaign raised much of the years we’ve expanded the group; Students are encouraged to en- recorded numer- to. So honestly, my expectations go- funds for the Allen Center, Malcolm X we seek 25-30 juniors and seniors.” gage alumni and swap stories. For ous comedy al- ing into the act weren’t very high. Institute of Black Studies, Hays Hall The group’s role has also ex- many alumni, the teachers they re- bums and four Ralphie May blew my expectations as well as renovations on campus. At panded beyond fund-raising. Comedy Central member are long retired. Students away. I was constantly laughing and the start of the Campaign for Leader- “It’s not that we’re directly ask- series. Last Sat- and alumni can share these stories to enjoyed his raunchy humor. I was ship the then-director of advancement ing for contributions for them, urday, May came strengthen the connections and tradi- very happy that he performed as one decided to form an organization that whether they be monetary or other- to campus as one tions that are so crucial to Wabash. of our acts this year. He seems to be a could help in this fund-raising effort. wise, but because they hear our ex- of the semester’s This purpose allows students to con- great person on and off of the stage.” “He kind of hand-picked a group periences that have been supported two national acts. nect to alumni, but also helps alumni “I enjoyed [the act],” Michael of 15 or so juniors and seniors,” by other alumni’s time and money, Overall, the Thompson See SONS, Page 3 See MAY Page 3 Klen said. “Since that time, we’ve they’re more willing to give back to act was viewed Page 2 The Bachelor | March 29, 2013 Bachelor Rosson ’13 Combines Passions 301 W. Wabash Ave. Crawfordsville, IN SAMUEL VAUGHT ‘16 be found in Rosson. He has applied to Now in his fourth year on the team, 47933 STAFF WRITER teach in China next year with the Ame- Rosson has won the respect and admira- son Education Foundation and has plans EDITOR IN CHIEF College students are often driven tion of his teammates and coaches. This to get his masters degree in education. John Dykstra by the desires to get their degrees, find season, he is serving as one of the captains. [email protected] BKT Assistant Professor of Teach- jobs, and begin living the “adult life.” “The team chooses, so it’s an hon- MANAGING EDITOR er Education Deborah Seltzer-Kelly Gabe Watson However, if they are open to all the op- believes Rosson has what it takes. or to be in this position,” he said. [email protected] portunities four years at Wabash can “While he is deeply committed to “It’s a joy. It’s an honor to me.” provide, students often find what they CREATIVE EDITOR the idea that our society must have a Praise for Rosson extends past Riley Floyd love learning about and what they love [email protected] functioning system of public education, his loyal team, however. Rosson is a to do. They discover passions in the he is also very interested in change,” NEWS EDITOR member of Phi Kappa Psi but lives in classroom, on the sports field, and in she said. “The ways in which varied Scott Morrison an off-campus house with indepen- [email protected] the concert hall. Billy Rosson ‘13 is no ideological perspectives and economic exception. At Wabash, Rosson nursed dents and members of other fraterni- OPINION EDITOR interests have affected U.S. educa- Jacob Burnett both a passion for teaching and for his tion across the years and decades.” ties. Housemate Jake Waterman ’13 [email protected] leadership on the track and field team. In his education classes, Rosson values his conviction and honesty. SPORTS EDITOR Hailing from Winchester, Indiana, has explored issues relating to pri- “He has never, in my experience, Ryan Lutz Rosson is a history major with an area [email protected] vate and charter schools as well as said something simply to gain favor of concentration in education. He has policies such as No Child Left Behind. CAVELIFE EDITOR in another’s eyes,” Waterman said. Alex Totten observed local classrooms at Northridge As he studies hard for exams and [email protected] Middle School and Southmont High writes papers on education policy, Ros- Perhaps this integrity has been the

PHOTO EDITOR School, as well as a preparatory high son maintains his other love through secret to his success at Wabash. Rosson Ian Baumgardner school in Chicago. These experiences the track and field team. The track values a strong work ethic and a com- [email protected] have inspired him to make an impact in team initially brought Wabash onto mitment to the task at hand. He is also COPY EDITOR the world of education. As debates rage Adam Alexander Rosson’s radar screen in high school. realistic; he once sold his beloved motor- [email protected] over the role of government in the class- He was considering attending Purdue cycle in favor of a more practical truck. room, the value of teachers and their University for engineering when Head BACHELOR ADVISER With his solid character and diverse pas- Howard Hewitt rights, and the placement of controver- Coach Clyde Morgan contacted him. [email protected] sions, Rosson will undoubtedly make a sial material in school curricula, many After one campus visit with Morgan PHOTO COURTESY OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS The purpose of The Bachelor is to wonderful contribution to our society Track helped get Rosson to Wabash and serve the school audience, includ- young adults would be dissuaded from and an impressive Honor Scholar week- ing but not limited to administra- entering such a field. This attitude cannot end, Rosson was headed to Wabash. after he passes through the Senior Arch. his love for running has not faded. tors, faculty and staff, parents, alumni, community members and most importantly, the students. App Because this is a school paper, the content and character within will cater to the student body’s inter- From Page 1 they don’t like to express their feel- tion tools may dimin- ests, ideas and issues. Further, this publication will serve as a medium ings with correct forms of speech.” ish certain aspects of and forum for student opinions erich said. “Everything is so touch- and ideas. Snapchat is not alone in moving traditional commu- able now. In the time I could send a Although an individual newspaper, people further and further from verbal nication. “Snapchat the Board of Publications publishes text message, now I can send a picture and even typewritten communication. and Tinder together The Bachelor. The Bachelor and to someone with a little caption. If BOP receive funding from the Tinder allows users to post a few pic- are making our soci- Wabash College Student Senate, you think back to when everyone just which derives its funds from the tures along with a short bio. Other us- ety about face value,” Wabash College student body. talked on telephones and how far apart ers may see information such as mutual Lengerich said. “Ob- Letters (e-mails) to the editor are that made you feel … it took time … friends and interests. If two users like viously, with Tinder welcomed and encouraged. They and now it takes no time. You can now will only be published if they in- each other’s pictures, they can choose you go and look at clude name, phone, or e-mail, and talk to someone in the blink of an eye, to message each other on the app. a person’s face and are not longer than 300 words. The Bachelor reserves the right to and it is just continually escalating.” Chase Young ’16 got Tinder when you judge them based edit letters for content, typographi- Despite the positives provided by cal errors, and length. All letters he saw other students had it and viewed on how they look. received become property of this the latest and greatest apps, there is a it as an opportunity to have some fun. In reality, that hap- KELLY SULLIVAN | WABASH ‘15 publication for the purposes of Today, several social media apps are vying for user attention by reprinting and/or redistribution. worry that important communication “It’s like a game,” Young said. “It’s just pens in person too allowing users to send more concise tidbits of information. Profanity may appear in the pub- skills needed in the business world are fun and addicting. It’s a competition to but not always. A lication, but only in cases of direct being lost on younger people who are “There is always something new hap- quote or if profanity is necessary see who can get the most matches.” lot has changed in to the content of the story. Please so immersed in the social media cul- However, Young has admitted interaction between men and wom- pening in social media, and every do not confuse profanity with obscenity. No article or picture of ture. “I do think it is debasing one-on- that Tinder is not a perfect app and en. It kind of takes away from the time something comes out, you hear an obscene nature will appear in this publication. one personal communication,” Leng- sees the danger of judging someone whole romantic side of everything.” about it and people [have to] get it.” erich said. “I definitely can tell that based solely on a picture. “A picture With all of their positives and nega- That next best thing might be The Bachelor is printed every Thursday at the Journal Review my little brother and kids his age [16] can tell a thousand lies,” Young said. tives, different forms of social media Twitter’s video application called in Crawfordsville. It is delivered freely to all students, faculty, and are beginning to lack social skills. At The danger with Tinder is similar are here to stay. “I think that next Vine which allows users to post short staff at Wabash College. that age and farther down, they don’t to that of Snapchat and other social month there is going to be something looping videos. It will be up to users All advertising published in The like to talk one-on-one in person, and media. These pared-down communica- new that comes out,” Stippler said. to determine if a picture or video is Bachelor is subject to the ap- plicated rate card. The Bachelor reserves the right to deny requests for publication of advertisements. Student organizations of Wabash College may purchase advertise- ments at half the listed rate.

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Student Senate Meeting 7 p.m.

Matt Tanney Talk 7:30 p.m. Baxter Hall Lovell Lecture Room

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Friday, April 5 National Act - Timeflies 8 p.m. Chadwick Court The Bachelor | March 29, 2013 Page 3 Students Prepare For Summer Jobs, Internships SPENCER PETERS ‘14 Wabash College Career Services. wine tastings and selling the product.” focuses on summer abroad study. gateway to becoming gentlemen after STAFF WRITER “I received an e-mail from Mr. Bell is not the only student Chapman, an English major and graduating from university. For my As students leave the flowering Crawford about the new internship who will be working in an inter- dual classics/history minor, will spend project, I plan to study two major ele- spring paradise that is Wabash Col- that they were developing that was le- esting role this summer; Nathan the Rudolph Grant period at the Uni- ments and pull my research together gal in nature but with an exotic twist, Chapman ’14 will be traveling versity of Sussex in Brighton, UK. lege for the summer, most head in by embarking on a condensed version a rotation into a winery,” Bell said. overseas for the summer with the There, Chapman will take a course very different directions. Some stu- Bell will be working for Paul help of Wabash funded programs. concerning the fall of the British of the Grand Tour,” Chapman said. dents hop on planes to start adven- Woolls ‘75 at his law firm in Los “I applied for both the Dill Grant Empire while exploring the country. Chapman will be travel- tures in foreign countries, others have Angeles for four weeks before mov- and the Rudolph Grant because I knew “I hope that spending a month in ing to Paris, Geneva, Venice, and their heads buried in LSAT practice ing out to his winery in Napa Valley they would both be extremely compet- England will give me a better un- Rome in his two-week trip try- books, and others head home to work for the remainder of the internship. itive. I figured applying for both would derstanding of the British culture ing to gain an understanding of familiar summer jobs. One Wally, “While in the law firm, I will be raise my chances of at least getting that I have studied for a large por- this common practice of ages past. however, gets a unique chance to performing the duties of a paralegal one, and I was actually lucky enough tion of my Wabash career,” he said. The upcoming summer combine two professional spheres not and learning more about the art of to be awarded both,” Chapman said. After his time in Sussex, Chap- promises to be interesting for usually seen on the same resume. Jeff litigation,” Bell said. “At the winery, The Dill Grant is an award giv- man will begin his Dill Grant Bell ’14 will be heading west to Cali- I will be rotating through different en out by the college to students research on The Grand Tour. more than one Wabash student. fornia this summer for an eight-week roles in the vineyard. I have been in- who submit research/study propos- “The Grand Tour began in the mid “I’m eternally grateful to Wa- internship funded by the Small Busi- formed that I will be doing everything als and need funding to complete to late 17th century and was originally bash for offering me these wonder- ness Internship Fund (SBIF) through from working in the fields to leading their work, while the Rudolph Grant taken by aristocratic Englishmen as a ful opportunities,” Chapman said. Cuba

From Page 1 “I think what’s interesting about will look like in a decade,” West said. haven laws in place – would regard other countries. The beauty of immer- Cuba and North Korea is that they One logistical difficulty of going the safety of students on the trip. sion trips will show through in Cuba, stuck in the 1950s, Cuban culture is are like time capsules of the Cold to Cuba is the fact that credit cards of “Long story short, I think very distinct both regionally in Latin Rogers said, by virtue of students War,” Rogers said. “The Berlin Wall any kind are not accepted. Likewise, the likelihood of something go- America and globally as a nation in confronting questions, examining fell when I was a college student, there is no sort of international money ing wrong isn’t any greater,” Hol- the western hemisphere. If the com- what they see, and applying it in con- and that was a long time ago. Here transfer in order to convert U.S. dollars lander said. “I think the difficulty ing decades bring democracy to Cuba, text as Cuba, a world player, chang- you have the opportunity to liter- to a Cuban equivalent. Rather, Hol- of dealing with it if something does a potential loss would be the unique es and develops in the near future. ally take students into this time cap- lander said the faculty and students on go wrong, that’s what’s greater, culture of a non-westernized nation. sule. Going to Cuba is as close to “No student that goes with us to the trip will be taking plenty of U.S. but so too is the reward of going.” “The cost is a loss of diversity and experiencing what it must feel like dollars and hoping they don’t run out. Rogers said he is most looking Cuba will ever read about Cuba, or a loss of culture,” Hollander said. to be in a time machine as anything A question some would have re- forward to the reactions on the faces Latin America, or North Korea, and “Look, when there’s a Starbucks in that [you’ve] ever done before.” garding an immersion trip to a com- of students as they first arrive in a be able to just turn their back on Cuba, it’ll be a nice thing in the sense Korbin West ’16, one of the 15 those articles and that information that that will be an indication that going on the immersion trip, said it munist country like Cuba – without country so different from the U.S., there is some form of democracy and was more or less “on a whim” that a U.S. Embassy or any sort of safe and so antiquated in many respects to and those problems,” Rogers said. openness and so on, but it would be a he applied for the Cuba trip. He said terrible thing because I already [have] that despite its geographical proxim- Starbucks coming out my ears every- ity to the U.S., he didn’t know much where I go, and I don’t need or want about the country. He said he is in- any more of that [westernization].” terested in seeing the country as it Having the opportunity to see Cuba is in 2013 and watching that image as it is now, a relic to the 1950s when of Cuba develop in the next decade. Fidel Castro rose to power in the coun- “When is the next time someone try, gives students the opportunity to will get to go to Cuba [coming] from visit the Cold War in a way that Rogers the U.S.? I think it will be really inter- said is similar to going back in time. esting to see Cuba now and see what it May SUMMER

From Page 1 cause it engages a lot more people.” Thompson ’15 said. “I found it very “As a whole, I thought it was re- IntEnSIvES entertaining. I laughed a lot. I en- ally funny,” Jack Belford ‘15. “Al- joyed it more because I was able to though at times I thought the vulgarity partake in instead of just listening to went over the top. But again, it was a band I may or may not like. I was reasonable for the crowd he was aim- In nEw YoRk involved compared to just listening.” ing towards. I’d say that I liked the Yet others found May’s co- other [musical] acts because I prefer medic style to be detract- to go to a concert than a comedian.” May 28–June 20, 2013 ing from his performance. The Timeflies act and the fall se- “His performance was funny mester can only show how the Ralphie at first, but as he carried on hebe- Four-week Courses and Workshops came repetitive,” Matt Fouts ‘15. May performance affects our Nation- “The repeated sex jokes really al Act debate. Perhaps two National in Dance, Environmental Studies, killed the act for me. I liked the Acts are what Wabash needs to sat- Film Production, and Writing idea of it more than the concerts be- isfy everyone’s entertainment tastes. Sons – Earn four college credits* – Study at The New School—a legendary From Page 1 they’re wanting to develop, to involve urban university in Greenwich Village stay connected with their school. students, we’ll go to these guys and “They [alumni] want to hear throw the idea out there,” Warren said. – Network with top professionals from the students, not from us; they The group is exposed to tasks – Collaborate with peers want to know from the guys that like making the Wabash Magazine, are here and involved in the every- planning events, and the online re- day activities of the College, that sources of the College. The group www.newschool.edu/langsummer Wabash is still a great place and worth supporting,” Warren said. also works with the office to help Sons of Wabash is not a part of promote and plan the senior gift. Career Services or ESH; instead, “My purpose for being a mem- it is a volunteering based opportu- ber has been to interact with alum- nity. The organization meets sev- ni, sharing my experience with eral times throughout the semes- *Check with your college to see if credits are transferable. them,” Peller said. “It’s a great op- ter to share information for events. An affirmative action/equal opportunity institution. Photo: Matthew Sussman. Members are also exposed to the portunity to network with people general operations of advancement. and get a feel for what they’re do- “If our offices have programs that ing after their Wabash career.”

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NEWS EDITOR OPINION EDITOR CAVELIFE EDITOR SPORTS EDITOR ILLUSTRATOR Scott Morrison Jacob Burnett Alex Totten Ryan Lutz Tianren Wang “IN ‘13” Series Takes Off The Bachelor is currently running niors to profile will be a tough pro- senior’s experiences off campus con- the stage and receive their degrees. profiles of select seniors. We began STAFF EDITORIAL cess. There are many seniors who tribute to his experience on campus. Please enjoy the stories Wabash’s two weeks ago and will continue radar during their time here, and deserve recognition, but The Bachelor Writing these profiles may help seniors have to tell in the final issues this week with Billy Rosson ‘13. The Bachelor wants to showcase has limited resources with which to seniors become more familiar with of the publication. The Bachelor staff The Bachelor’s goal of writ- their efforts and accomplishments. tell some of Wabash’s greatest stories. each other as graduation day ap- wants to enable seniors to pass down ing these senior profiles is to recog- Certain athletic and academic pur- The Bachelor is interested in detail- proaches. It is difficult to meet and inspirational stories and pieces of nize the accomplishments of several suits garner recognition from Public ing how these select seniors changed get to know everyone in a graduating advice to younger classes. After all, seniors who we think the Wabash Affairs and our own pages. But so during their time on campus and how class, even on a campus as small as there are only two commencement community should recognize be- many other students earn reputations the College helped create various op- Wabash. Perhaps the “IN ‘13” series speakers, and they alone cannot cap- fore they graduate. Many students’ both on and off campus by represent- portunities for the seniors to excel. We will add to the graduation celebration, ture the accomplishments and expe- accomplishments can fly under the ing Wabash ideals. Selecting the se- are also interested in detailing how a as members of the Class of 2013 cross riences of the entire Class of 2013. Modern Debate Lacks Civility This week, red equal signs took ANDREW and Proposition 8 cases I will still be instance, this issue spreads beyond over Facebook profile pictures across DETTMER ‘15 able to marry, and so will many oth- just gay marriage. On all heated is- the nation, some posted crosses or oth- OPINION ers who changed their profile photo. sues, I see people making personal er measures all to show their support COLUMNIST I was also proud of those who were attacks or making wild claims with- for or against gay marriage. These ac- willing to take the unpopular stance out backing them up or complete against gay marriage in a respectful disregard for the other side. Check tions, while annoying to some people, manner. While I may disagree with out any newsfeed, you can usually are fine in my book. There is nothing their positions and opinions, I under- find a thread like this. The fact of wrong with that, in fact I believe that stand that debate is healthy and natu- the matter is people don’t understand exercise was healthy. As a straight to see so many of my friends and fel- ral; as long as it is respectful. I be- how to have a civil debate anymore. and white male who is fiscally con- low Wabash men standing up for a lieve that is something that has been It doesn’t take a courageous per- servative and socially progressive cause in which they have no stake. lost in this debate about gay marriage. son to post a status attacking the other for the most part, it made me proud No matter the outcome of the DOMA While I was happy to see so many side, or to make a snide and snarky people taking a stand on the issue, it remark on Facebook or Twitter. How pained me to see so many personal at- many people do you know that instead tacks and utter disregard for civility on of having an intelligent response just Facebook. I saw two of my classmates lash back out, or proceed to “troll” the from back home get into an argument other person? While I enjoy a good COURTESY OF WORDPRESS.COM that was painful to see. One of my “troll” as much as the next person, Does social media stunt proper debate? friends came out after high school, as too many people day have lost the he was afraid what would happen in ability to have a constructive argu- our problems. We shy away from a small mid-western town. The other ment that doesn’t devolve into simply controversial topics when we’re is a very Christian and conservative name-calling. The bigger problem with our friends and family, because guy. As the debate started to get heat- is that people feel more comfortable we don’t want to get into a debate ed between them, the Christian called talking politics and religion on Face- or argument and ruin these friend- my gay friend, “an abomination he book than they do in person, but no ships. Instead of shying away from could never accept into society,” to one’s mind is going to be changed these talks, we should be happy to which my gay friend responded that due to a Facebook post, just like no have them. Mature adults should be he was “a hateful bigot, a false proph- one’s mind is changed about any- able to have different views on the et, and a homophobe.” Sadly these thing at Wabash by an email war. world without having to stop talking were not the only exchanges like So many people talk about how to each other. We’re all Wabash men, let’s start acting like it and lead more COURTESY OF SYRACUSE.COM this I saw on social media yesterday. this or that is America’s greatest We have seen these signs, but in red, all over Facebook, and it has led to debate. The problem is, besides the poor problem. The bigger problem is that people to think critically and have re- discourse demonstrated in the above we’ve lost our ability to talk about sponsible and open debate on issues. Reflecting Back: A Wabash Student Perspective Libertarians Embody Individual Choice ISAAC TAYLOR ‘15 tempt to define libertarianism in such fashion. ual in pursuit of that want, I have no philosophi- OPINION COLUMNIST Of course, I understand that perhaps not cal argument against it. Health and wellbeing are all libertarians approach the topic this way; genuine concerns, of course, but any reasonable Tuesday afternoon, our most esteemed yet, I again emphasize that in this article I person should know that one can only achieve Opinion Editor asked me to throw together an will only explain the basics of my compre- positive results through persuasion and educa- article on libertarianism as quickly as possible. hension of libertarianism as I experience it. tion, not through force. The community (or the Jacob wanted me to discuss what it means to be I could never tell you all what it means to be. State, more particularly) will always fail in pro- a libertarian, and to try to connect my libertarian As mentioned, I regard the existence of the tecting you from yourself—and it should fail. thought with my Wabash experiences thus far. individual as the foundation for all political What would my libertarian philosophy have I admit the inherent difficulty in this question, community and all human interaction. By ex- to say about finance? Through the framework and to entertain his request stands as an even tension, I treat the wishes of that individual to of the individual, finance, as money, is an issue greater challenge. Soon I realized that I could live, work, and play as he chooses as the ba- of property. Money is property; it is an object, never develop an objective response to the sis for any concept of “rights.” Indeed, it is the which one can possess. Possession necessi- question (or perhaps the problem?) of libertari- individual who must decide how he chooses to tates responsibility. Public finance requires re- anism specifically because I consider the indi- live his life. Such choices must not be for the sponsibility as well. This is no secret. How to vidual as the core of libertarian philosophy. The community to decide. I espouse this view be- be responsible is the real issue. If I had space, focus on the individual makes objective reason- cause I understand that I do not know the better I would expand my thoughts on public finance ing tough to pinpoint. I would be remiss to at- path for my fellow humans, and it follows that and how I think it leads to irresponsibility by I can therefore not force another individual to its nature. Examples of such irresponsibility are

act or not act as I demand. I imagine the read- rampant: giving bailouts to corporations that COURTESY OF BLEEDINGHEARTLIBERTARIANS.COM er wants examples. The topic on the minds of deserved to fail, subsidizing industries that can- One staple of Libertarian thought is individualism. many right now is marriage equality. My liber- not survive by their own intellectual resources tarian philosophy recognizes that humans have and capital, and creating false financial secu- the individual forgets accountability. My the undeniable fortitude to pursue their own rities and guarantees for a populace who ac- thoughts on libertarianism as it relates to Wa- rational self-interests. I know that consenting tively refuses to understand the immensity of bash are short—but what else is there to say? homosexuals may possess the same rational what one billion dollars really means. Again, Fully detailing a philosophy is impossible to self-interest to make a life together as do many it would thrill me to write more on any one of accomplish in only a few hundred words. (Of consenting heterosexuals. Thus, I cannot in these issues in a future article. I list only a few course, most of that difficultly lies in the fact that good conscience deny through force the desire examples here in hopes of sparking a thought I have written this article in one draft and within of any amount of consenting individuals to do inside one of you, and to explain the reasoning one hour.) Regardless, I hope that the reader as they please amongst themselves, including behind these popular philosophical resolves. understands the primary focus: that I will not marriage. So long as no individual forces anoth- All of this makes me think of the idea of seek to define libertarianism for everyone, and er to act or not act in a manner that is contrary Wabash College. The College offers itself as that I consider the core of libertarian philosophy to his own values and interests, I take no issue the ultimate builder of men who, above all, to be the idea and the role of the individual—in with that individual behaving as he sees fit. imagine themselves as individuals. It helps Recreational drug use stands as another individuals verify their existence to them- all possible ways, both apparent to and incon- common concern among students. My libertar- selves by way of encouraging their own ratio- venient for society. However, for the sake of ian philosophy posits that this is simply another nal self-interests for the benefit of both them- sanity, I will try to sum my idea of libertarian- COURTESY OF NPR.ORG issue of self-interests. If an individual wants to selves and for society. It demands responsibility ism into one sentence: as long as you do not Gary Johnson ran for President in 2012 on the consume a substance, then they can. Again, so from those individuals because it realizes that bring harm to another individual, except in self- Libertarian ticket. long as force is not used against another individ- self-interest becomes irrational the moment defense, you can do whatever the hell you want. The Bachelor | March 29, 2013 Page 5 Judicial Review Begs Questions

Often a politically involved STEPHEN Court cases, Bickel turns his focus constitutions is that ultimately even courts ultimately, hold the power, not American citizen, I have accepted BATCHELDER‘15 to examining more generally the an absolute majority falls under the to legislate, but at the very least pro- that democracy in the United States OPINION influence of Judicial Review in how scrutiny of the written constitution. tect the country from bad legislation government operates on a system of COLUMNIST democracy operates in the America. Legislative bodies can never aban- and policy. In many circumstances checks and balances with a distinct Bickel notes, that “judicial review don the laws that determine how this response is justified, however, three branch system of government is a counter-majoritarian force in laws are made. James Bradley Thayer expresses that separates the power of govern- our system.” The Supreme Court, However, Bickel presses further his worry that such ideas encour- ment between the executive, legisla- by exercising judicial review has the into his examination of judicial age voters “to become careless as to tive, and judicial branches. Without ability to overturn or review legisla- review by exploring how a counter- whom they send to the legislature.” much question, I have understood tion to determine its constitutionality, majoritarian force influences the Ultimately, judicial review lessens this form of government to be fairly appeals of state court decisions in despite the support of a majority. It way American democracy operates. the power of America’s democratic successful in its goals of fair, rep- suits between individuals in which has been argued that the ultimate ma- He notes “besides being a check on oversight mechanism, namely the resentative government that makes a federal issue was involved,” and jority in the United States Constitu- legislative and the executive branch- people. strides to protect against tyranny of “to review state court decisions that tion is “We the People,” as stated in es, judicial review may… have a Especially at this point in the majority. I considered this brand involved constitutional and national the preamble. However, it is better to tendency over time to seriously to American history where differences of democracy to be a legitimate form issues,” respectively. Since these assume “The people” is this circum- weaken the democratic process.” At between Republicans and Democrats of government and the structure of cases, judicial review has been stance as an abstraction that holds an the core of American democracy is on Capitol Hill threaten to bring leg- such a government itself was not employed in a number of influential institution above the popular major- a great distrust of any one branch of islation to a halt and distrust of leg- something that I should challenge. cases throughout the American his- ity. This institution is in fact the Con- government gaining too much power, islative bodies runs high throughout Instead, I have focused my attentions tory, including The Dred Scott Case. stitution itself. Moreover, judicial and judicial review continues this the American public, I wonder if the - on individual issues with more im Supreme Court Chief Justice, John review is counter-majoritarian in that tradition of distrust by serving as a disadvantages of judicial review have mediate concern. However, a recent Marshall, notably changed the fabric it represents a check over not only check against a coalesced executive reared their ugly heads. Have we as reading in Professor Hollander’s of American Government granting legislative decisions, but also deci- and legislative branch. Without a the voting public accepted that our Introduction to Comparative Politics, what Bickel calls a “counter-majori- sions where the executive and the na- system of judicial review, American representatives are corrupt and serv- Alexander Bickel’s “Establishment tarian force” to have influence over tion’s legislative branches coalesce. citizens must simply trust that their ing interests groups in order to per- and General Justification of Judicial American democracy. While discus- Many democratic nations lack a legislatures are serving the common verse their place in office for another Review,” has made me question the sion on the legitimacy of Judicial written constitution, so the majority good. But since a judicial review term? If this is the case, rather than very structure of the institution of the Review can dwindle down to the his- has no check on its ability to pass system is in place, skepticism of placing blame on our representatives American Government. Such ques- tory of its usage through an examina- legislation as it pleases. Therefore, a legislative and executive bodies be- tioning and study is necessary if we as the cause of political stagnancy, tion of a handful of specific Supreme characteristic of nations with written comes righted in the democracy. The are to have a more complete under- shouldn’t we place at least some of standing of how American democ- the responsibility on ourselves for racy on individual issues functions. not holding our representatives ac- Bickel begins his examination countable for drafting fair legislation of Judicial Review by discussing toward the public good? If we do first how it came to its unique place not hold our representatives account- in American government. Judicial able for their legislations and expect review, he notes, “does not derive the other branches of government to from any explicit constitutional com- check their inevitably poor decisions, mand.” Rather, the foundations of than we have lessened our influence Judicial Review lie in the findings of as the people to have control the three Supreme Court cases. Maybary governance of our country. While ju- v. Madison in 1803 “established the dicial review has its advantages, it is authority of the Court to determine time for the American voter to hold the constitutionality of laws,” thus our legislative bodies accountable by giving the Judiciary its broad power voting representatives who continu- of judicial review. Similarly, Martin ally legislate toward biased extreme v. Hunter’s Lessee (1816) and Co- COURTESY OF KQED.ORG policies out of office, and in doing hens v. Virginia (1821), established The United States Supreme Court provides a check to the other two branches of government. But where does their power this, put power back into the hands the Supreme Court’s power to “hear end and our responsibility as citizens start? of a moderate majority. Rationality Overrides Genetic Predispositions

As a young 5th or 6th grade born with cookie-cutter similarity. student, I remember arriving at a RYAN However, I’m beginning to think Jared Burris @jaredturtlechip Mar. 27 point where almost nothing could HORNER’15 that sometimes that very naïve belief faze me. I’d already lived through OPINION is a useful one. As a child, I firmly be- COLUMNIST “Today in the training room we were watching miracles like the invention of Wi- lieved that each of my actions was a Fi and then the fear of a terror- direct result of my thought-processes Beverly Hills Chihuahua” ist attack, so it seemed like noth- and decisions. I had no idea that I was ing new could catch me off-guard. predisposed to show greater passiv- Dylan Miller @dylannmartin Mar. 27 However, at some point during ity, to be less social, etc. I accepted those formative years the American for it) that our absolute freedom of one hundred percent of the blame. education system pulled through choice puts a burden of responsibil- Today, I know differently. In a way, “If I were famous, I would Instagram random for me and rocked my world. From ity on our shoulders. Each decision this seems liberating, but this knowl- pics of like a chair just to see how many likes it the lips of an overly enthusiastic leads to a set of after-effects, and edge has also let me off the hook. gets and to get my power trip for the day” and under-paid biology professor, we must take credit for those effects Remember, I am speaking only came a simple and yet weighty state- whether they be positive or negative. of personal examination. For exam- ment: apparently each human being But in the classroom that day, ple, if I were to make judgments of has a tiny set of instructions in their Carter Adams @carterdadams Mar. 27 I realized that DNA, as hereditary others on the assumption that their bodies that governs who they are. material, made some individual de- genetics had no effect on their out- Of course, this radical discov- cisions more likely than others, comes, I would be far too presump- ery is DNA, which has been and “My mind is telling me no...and my body seems and that this could be used as a tuous and inconsiderate. I would be will always be a common focus of to be in agreement. #needanap” means of escaping accountability. like telling a color-blind man that sci-fi novels. Not only does it con- he chose to have eyes that can’t dis- trol hair color, but it also influences Let’s skip ahead a few years and tinguish between red and green. our personality and even our prob- growth spurts to 2009. An Italian Returning to the personal level, I ability for becoming an alcoholic. judge ruled to shorten the sentence of At the time, I immediately ques- convicted murderer Abdelmalek Bay- believe that the ignorance of predispo- tioned all of my assumptions about out when test results revealed that he sition can be a useful ethical tool. It’s free will and fate (these were standard had a combination of genes that sug- rather simple. There are two common musings, and we’ve all had them). gested a predisposition for violent be- methods for responding after mak- Putting my hyperactive imagination havior. In the eyes of the court, he had ing a mistake: either “That just who I to good use, I started wondering if been predisposed to commit a violent am,” or “That’s the decision I made.” each of my decisions, even the lit- crime and thus was guilty to a lesser The danger in rationalizing our tlest and most inconsequential, were degree than other convicted murders. mistakes by citing out genetics is that somehow pre-recorded in the minis- Before I continue, I’d like to we risk a downhill slide of assigning cule double helices roaming my body. quickly offer this disclaimer: I am not blame to anything but our own deci- In one of the only enlightened discounting the credibility of genetic sions. If we keep the responsibility ball moments of my pre-adolescent life, I study. The theories of genetics are in our moral court, the each decision is realized in my biology class that day upheld and I understand that genes rational and can be held to a standard. Food For Thought that there existed a potential social cause a person to be a likelier candi- When we take the weight of blame problem with the idea of predisposi- date for certain temperaments or dis- off of our own decisions, we devalue tion. For years, I had held the belief orders. Contrary to the beliefs I held ourselves and hand our control over (although I had rarely found the words in elementary school, humans are not to tiny strands of nucleotide pairs. What constitutes as political action or activism?

COURTESY OF WORDPRESS.COM How much of our actions can be attributed to DNA? Does this limit the idea of free will in our society? Cavelife The Bachelor | March 29, 2013 6 Oral Debate NFL Player to Come Out Sparked By He May Become the First Openly-Gay Active Player in the NFL Argument ALEX TOTTEN ‘13 It comes down to an issue of mas- CAVELIFE EDITOR culinity. Being gay is considered the FRITZ COUTCHIE ‘15 There is truly nothing more manly least masculine thing to be, which, LGBT COLUMNIST than sport. Sport, a relegated “man’s in essence, doesn’t make any sense field” has been long known to bea (what could be more manly than hav- The Supreme Court of the Unit- hotbed of homophobic sentiment ing sex with other men?), and, on the ed States of America conducted two oral arguments this week that and vilification, to the point where stage that is the NFL, image is every- may forever change the concept homophobic slurs are used regu- thing. When being gay is linked to larly and clearly, all the while, men of marriage in the United States. being non-masculine, and when the shower together. It has always been Since the Stonewall riots of 1969, money comes from being masculine, an interesting combination of things, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans- where a truly homoerotic display is then it’s clear where the NFL, and the gender (LGBT) community have accompanied with homophobic senti- players, stand. Ayanbadejo planned experienced gains in the political ment. But, Mar. 25 we saw the first on using the Super Bowl as a stage sphere, most of which have been un- light of a gay man willing to come out to promote equal rights, but the Ra- related to the idea of marriage. For years there has been debate of the closet while actively playing. vens’ organization disallowed it until It is well known that there are gay whether or not same-sex couples after the game, where he was asked should be allowed to marry. The de- athletes, many which come out after to comment on Culliver’s comments, they retire. It would be foolish to think bate received little political attention as the token non-bigot of the NFL. that there are no gay athletes, consid- until 2000, when the Netherlands be- ering that some estimates put homo- It’s an easy deflection to make. The came the first country in the world to sexual occurrence at 10 percent of NFL, and the individual organizations, recognize same-sex marriages. The the population, but still it seems com- need to cater to their fan-base, and, same year Vermont became the first pletely foreign to most in the world with an incredibly diverse fan base, state in the United States of America to grant civil unions to same-sex cou- of sport. According to New York Daily they have to move to the margin. The ples. Since then the debate has been News, Scott Fujita, retired NFL play- margin, clearly isn’t willing to accept er, said that it would cause more com- at the forefront of American politics. equal rights, or gay sports heroes. COURTESY OF BLOGSPOT.COM AND EBONY.COM motion outside of the locker room Initially little ground was gained This drama will hopefully make Top: Brandon Ayanbadejo, one of the most openly supportive gay rights activists for the ability of same-sex cou- than inside, but that seems hardly true. in the NFL. Yes, I’ve never been in the NFL, most of the players uncomfortable, Bottom: Chris Culliver could be speaking on behalf of any NFL player. ples to marry. Before a Supreme in an NFL locker room, but with ho- but I doubt that it will teach them Court decision in 2003, anti-sod- mophobic rants coming from 49er’s anything about equality or under- omy laws were legal and practiced Chris Culliver, saying that if they have standing. It would be sensible for in the United States. Since then twenty states have banned both civ- a gay player he’s “gotta get up outta them to learn from meeting a gay il unions and same-sex marriage. here”, and with a lack of real support football player, and it would be sen- Even in states that are perceived in the NFL outside of Chris Kluwe sible for them to recognize that this and Brandon Ayanbadejo. When it to be accepting, there is a gap in the person didn’t change with this an- comes to understanding the condition rights of straight and same sex cou- nouncement, and it would be sensi- of the NFL and the players’ treatment ples. Although California allows of homosexuals, it comes down to the ble for them to realize that we’re all same-sex couples, in a civil union, to plurality, “I hear (homophobic senti- not that different. But I’m skeptical. adopt, make conjugal visits, and to ment) all the time,” Ayanbadejo said I’m skeptical of an institution that collect benefits for both partners, if one is a state employee, same-sex cou- to the New York Daily News. “I hear it prides itself on masculinity to accept ples in California cannot be married. everyday. And it’s not just in the lock- someone with a perceived lack of it. The United States Supreme Court er rooms. It’s on my Twitter. It’s on So keep your eyes to Sports Cen- is currently reviewing Proposi- my Facebook. . . . I’m not surprised, ter, and see if he actually follows tion 8, the California constitutional but that’s why I speak so loudly about through with coming out. I hope he amendment, which bans gay mar- this.” So, it’s hard to believe that Fu- riage. Proponents of the bill claim jita’s sentiment would be anywhere does, maybe he can teach everyone that marriage is a mechanism of the close to correct where the culture of around him a bit about being gay. But state to regulate procreation. So lim- the league promotes homophobia he’ll probably be scrutinized because iting it to heterosexual couples is while being soaked in homoeroticism. “he was never a real player anyway”. a convention of how children are made. Another popular secular ar- gument states that having same-sex ‘Robot and Frank’ Crosses Genres parents could negatively impact a child’s upbringing and distort his or her view of monogamy as an adult. The Art-House Film Blends the Indie Sensibilities, Science Fiction Opponents of Proposition 8 view the inability to marry in the state of DAVID MYLES ‘14 was known as a “second story man” California as blatant institutionally- FILM COLUMNIST – someone who specialized in find- approved segregation. These oppo- This week has seen the opening of ing entrances into buildings where nents hold that separate-but-equal films such asThe Croods, an animated none existed, often on the unsecured is inherently unequal. Opponents of prehistoric tale, Olympus Has Fallen, top floors of a building. An occupa- Proposition 8 point to married, in- a film starring Gerard Butler and tion much more common in cinema fertile couples as a rebuttal to the than in reality, a life of thievery has Morgan Freeman that details the cap- assertion that marriage is granted left Frank divorced, lonely, and with- ture of The White House, and Admis- to monitor childbirth. In the case out significant relationships with his sion, a new romantic comedy starring of California, same-sex couples children. Frank’s only semi-healthy Tina Fey, that deals with the mysteri- can adopt, so those who oppose to relationship is with Jennifer (an un- ous world of college admission coun- Proposition 8 state that the idea of der used Susan Sarandon), who is the selors. With these films in mind (and negative impacts of same-sex mar- last human librarian in town. Rent- none of them piquing my interest), I riage on child-rearing is irrelevant. ing books by the pile, Frank finds The oral argument concerning thought I’d take this time to review himself attracted to Jennifer, yet, due the constitutionality of Proposition an independent film most of you have to his weakening memory, is unable 8 took place Tuesday, March 26. Al- never heard of. Set in the near future, to develop an actual relationship. A though the case is specific to Cali- “Robot & Frank” is a story about curmudgeon if ever there was one, fornia, the repercussions of the deci- companionship and thievery, and Frank is a major reason that these re- sion may have far-reaching effects. how our lives must evolve as we age. lationships haven’t evolved, as dem- If the Court concedes that the case Robot & Frank opened in Au- onstrated by his son, Hunter (James has standing, the Court may decide house and be berated in the process. gust 2012, and was released on DVD Marsden), who makes the 10 hour ry about. He is programmed to genu- to strike Proposition 8 as unconsti- Enter the Robot. Known as the on Feb. 12. Frank Langella (Frost/ round-trip drive every week from the inely want to help human beings, and tutional as it took away what once Nixon) is Frank, a retired jewel thief city to Frank’s home in upstate New VGC-60L, the Robot (or just Robot even seems to be the most grounded was considered a right in California. as Frank calls him) is a gift from with increasing dementia. Frank York, just to clean up his father’s of all the characters. In fact, it is only Or, it may rule that banning same-sex Hunter, and is a medical aide specifi- marriage in general is illegal, and all cally programmed to increase Frank’s Robot who knows the real Frank, and it is only Robot who can save the day. states with a ban must lift them. If the health by insisting on a proper diet, Court finds that Proposition 8 is legal, Screenwriter Christopher Ford hikes through the forest, and a con- it will up hold the law in California. structive hobby. While Robot urges and Director Jake Schreier have The other case before the Supreme Frank to take up gardening, Frank, crafted a wholly unique film. While Court, concerning gay marriage, will after identifying that Robot has no films with a technological theme of- decide if the federal Defense of Mar- moral programming, sees an oppor- ten feature young casts and snappy riage Act (DOMA) is constitutional. tunity. Aware that his criminal past movements and shots, the relation- As the Proposition 8 case dealt primar- would make him the prime suspect ily with social issues, the DOMA case ship between aging generations and in any local burglary, Frank begins will be more economically driven. to teach Robot the tricks of his trade. technology is one that is not often Currently DOMA denies same sex- Through this training the audience looked at seriously. Robot & Frank, couples the right to file taxes jointly sees a relationship develop between while only 90 minutes, takes its and excludes them from the protec- the two characters. Unable to dis- time, allowing the actors to move tion of the Family Medical and Leave cuss such an important part of his life around and ponder their characters. Act. It also blocks surviving spouses with his friends and family, Frank is The film is Langella’s, however, as from accessing veterans’ benefits. energized by having someone to con- The oral argument surround- his soft, brooding looks and sharp fide in, to teach, and to identify with. ing DOMA took place Wed., Mar. delivery holds the audience’s atten- COURTESY OF ACESHOWBIZ.COM AND AFISTOFCULTURE.COM While science fiction films have 27. Both oral arguments were Top: Frank and the Robot, the eponymous Frank and Robot always told us to be weary of robots tion and poses the question, “How published by the Supreme Court Bottom: James Marsden in his portrayal of Frank’s son, Hunter that can learn, Robot is nothing to wor- does one know that they need help?” and are available to the public.. The Bachelor | March 29, 2013 Page 7 Snow War Highlights Unity

NOAH EPPLER ‘16 our time, our Wabash). It was also WAR CORRESPONDENT beautiful to watch young men, af- Monday night, several hundred ter taking (hopefully unintentional) students aggregated on the mall of harsh blows, get back up and fling our campus for a spontaneous snow- spheres of snow with a reinvigorated ball fight (and if it snows like this resolve. One of my pledge brothers again for the next two years, you can returned home with a nasty bruise on bet your bottom dollar that this will become a sacrosanct Wabash tradi- his right eye, which he laughed off, tion, just like not walking under the claiming that his “war wound” was arch, and future traditions will con- entirely worth it since he was able to sider the annual snowball fight as tackle another student to the ground. old as the Pioneer Chapel itself). The What does this event suggest campus was divided into two parties- about the culture of our school and The West Side against the East Side (plus Cole Hall, for whatever reason), the impulses of our student body? with the lovely wall that our Wabash Despite the mountains of work that TKE Chapter constructed on Sunday each and every one of us had to do on night/early Monday morning demar- Monday night, a significant percent- cating the territories of both teams. age of us took time out of our night Throughout the snowball fight, to make the best out of an otherwise incessant inane chants and cheers escaped the throats of many Wabash inconvenient and untimely snowfall. students who were swept away by On top of this, the Sphinx Club was the tide of intensity that flooded the generous enough to provide protein mall that night. I cannot tell you, prior to and during the event for the dear reader, how often I heard the strapping young men who could have phrases “For Narnia,” “U-S-A,” “For possibly required sustenance. At the Wabash,” “FREE-DOM,” and “This is a lot like World War I,” (which end of the snowball fight, those who it was not- this snowball fight had had stayed until the very end gath- nothing to do with industrializa- ered and sang “Old Wabash” together tion, shifting international alliances, while shaking hands and exchanging trench warfare and the introduction (manly) hugs. It seems that, while at of chemical warfare) as well as vari- times we appear divided, as a campus, ous soliloquies from Band of Broth- we still possess the ability to come ers and Patton. Amidst the shouting and ridiculous utterances, several together and experience a collective students pantomimed being wounded sense of solidarity by merely follow- on a battlefield, crossing enemy lines ing our impulses. Without any plan- and playing commanding officer. ning on the part of the administration Yet, despite the puerile manifesta- (other than a friendly reminder from tions of this event, it was beautiful to Dean Raters via e-mail that we must watch friends on either side of cam- pus playfully throw snowballs at one hold our impulses in tension with our another, as well as fraternities that gentlemanly values), we were able to otherwise do not normally coexist come together, even if only for a brief peacefully foster a sense of solidar- moment, and have fun. Perhaps we, ity with each other predicated on the the student body, are not so crushed geography of our campus (which is by the ennui of central Indiana and un- just as silly as harboring enmity for a COREY EGLER | WABASH ‘15 member of another fraternity merely relenting stress that we have become On the Battlefield: The Great Snow War, also known as the first East Versus West Battle, showed a side of Wabash united because some Houses cling onto an uninteresting automatons, and that we in general fun. It wasn’t constructive, or sterile, or for our precious image, which seems to be getting rarer and rarer as we quest for a perfect image. inter-fraternal rivalry that precedes are pretty fun and interesting after all. New Darkthrone Wears Ralphie May Cure You KEVIN KENNEDY ‘16 MEDICAL COLUMNIST The last National Act was full of Influences, Shows Growth laughter. As Ralphie May performed, ADAM SOSHNICK ‘13 numerous young men went into hys- METAL COLUMNIST terics, or were even forced to laugh at themselves. Yet, even though Cover art adorned with a viking most people laughed at Ralphie May, warrior, sword raised high and en- and some had to laugh it all off, emies entrenched in warfare screams a could that laughter save their lives? certain devotion to classic heavy met- For years, many doctors, as well as al. Cynics might accuse Darkthrone’s nagging mothers and stubborn grand- latest album, The Underground Re- mas, have said that “laughter is the sistance, of being rehash or a trite at- best medicine.” It turns out that may tempt at capturing a decade long gone, actually be true. Maybe the reason but the final product is only proof of that Grandpa lived such a long and the two-piece’s passion for music and happy life was because he was the their willingness to follow their cur- guy who could sit on the porch and rent tastes. The days of unadulterated laugh at the neighbors, all the while black metal extinct, fans angry about shaking his cane at the youngsters, the direction of newer records will un- and laughing at himself as he goes. COURTESY OF AWAKENINGCHARLOTTE.COM doubtedly bitch and whine in protest of In a medical study done by the Laughter is the best medicine, and the band’s latest effort. But for Dark- University of Maryland Medical Cen- sometimes cliches can be true. throne, heavy metal is here to stay, and ter, 300 people were chosen. Half of be released under various circum- a spirited six-track frolic through a them had some form of severe heart stances and have numerous beneficial subgenre ushered by Judas Priest, Ven- issue, whilst the other half were per- effects. Endorphins do not cause al- om, and others is nothing to scoff at. COURTESY OF BLOGSPOT.COM fectly fine. In the course of the study, lergic reactions due to being natu- Naturally, the band relishes their Any album cover this epic is indicative of a brilliant album. each group was given two tests, one rally produced in the body. They are musical shift, too, as they continue to to measure sense of humor and the ly have the same mindset for the rest of travesty for some but a win for others. also much more powerful than mor- mix the melting pot filled with influ- the album, albeit with a few surprises other to measure hostility and anger. The Underground Resistance is a phine, as well as being non-addictive. ences. King Diamond and Mercyful that give a nod to Darkthrone’s inspi- As it turns out, the patients with heart new chapter for the band, regardless, Endorphins are a “wonder drug”. Fate are clearly the perpetrators here, ration. “Valkyrie’s” grandiose opening problems scored significantly lower moving away from the crust punk they In essence, a night out with the despite what Fenriz might claim, and takes a page from Metallica’s book, on the humor test and significantly the album’s closing two songs cement have fixated on for the last few years, guys, a comedy show, a horrific joke, “Battery” and “Fade to Black” all too higher on the hostility and anger test. that thought in place with falsettos and but the music is neither original nor a great anecdote, or even an injury familiar with an acoustic intro that Now, this may sound strange. deeply grunted vocals. “Come War- particularly encouraging in terms of can be hilarious. We have ample op- bursts into an aggressive mass of riff- It would make sense that someone fare, the Entire Doom” feels entirely portunity to laugh all the time. When ing. Lemmy’s sporadic bass playing innovation and distinctness. The basic with heart problems wouldn’t exactly forced and gruff-sounding, but the laugh at the drop of a hat. It would was unquestionably an influence here heavy metal paradigm is certainly to we walk outside, we are surrounded strain Nocturno Culto pushes though also make sense that they would not as well because “Dead Early’s” frantic blame here: at play for the umpteenth by opportunities to laugh. So, let’s the microphone somehow appears actually be all that friendly. Let’s face opening revives the classic Motörhead time in yet another application, the go back to Grandpa. Look at what authentic, gritty, and done with vehe- it, when one’s heart is not so good, sound and explodes with a muscular, style is firmly tongue-in-cheek and he likes. A good joke, poker with his mence rather than bland affect. The a little bit of a personality differ- buddies, a fun night with the wife, longest number on the album, “Leave rhythmic pound from the percussion’s occasionally tiresome for these Nor- ence is acceptable. However, could and laughs every time somebody gets No Cross Unturned,” mixes an oper- snare and bass drum. “Lesser Man” wegians. Discounting this letdown, laughing help to relieve their pain? a bit of a boo-boo are all some of atic, tenor male voice with low groan- spits furiously with speedy alternate however, The Underground Resis- According to another study per- picking, while “The Ones You Left Be- his favorite things. While the family ing and suggests a primitive metal tance is excellent as tribute and holds formed at the University of Oxford, hind” takes a different route by being might view him as a crass old man, epic, instead of something slathered in unparalleled replay value, despite the laughing can help us ignore our pain. harmonies and historic narrative. Like the catchiest, most memorable track on Over the course of this study, laugh- maybe he’s just making sure he lives lingering thought that another musical the rest of the record, the track is rudi- the album by way of dueling clean and ter was shown to release endorphins a bit longer to drive them all crazy. act has likely done the same thing at mentary at best, but it captures heavy dirty vocals. Mimicry hard at work, the in the body, thereby lessening pain. It’s that maniacal laughter that could metal’s raw spirit and sums up Dark- two impersonate their influences--per- one time or another. Worth the money? Endorphins, for those of us who pre- be keeping him going. So, listen to throne’s new outlook in one fell swoop. haps unintentionally--and ultimately Absolutely. Just expect Darkthrone fer to laugh and not study laughter, Grandpa. Literally. Maybe a laugh a Fenriz and Nocturno Culto typical- fail to feel distinctly Darkthrone--a to wear their influences proudly. are the body’s painkillers. They can day really will keep the doctor away. Sports The Bachelor | March 29, 2013 8 Predicting the 2013 MLB Season

JOHN DYKSTRA Bourn and Nick Swisher. However, AL West EDITOR-IN-CHIEF the team’s starting rotation may keep it from immediately competing for 1. Oakland Athletics Baseball season is back after an- the division title or a wild card spot 2. Texas Rangers other exciting offseason of free agent for a few years. The Twins signed a 3. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim signings and trades. The Toronto variety of veteran starters to minor 4. Seattle Mariners Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers league deals and traded two center- 5. Houston Astros significantly added to their payrolls fielders during the offseason. to win now The Athletics made historic come- rather than lat- AL East back to claim the division title on the er. The Cleve- final game of last season. The team’s land Indians 1. Toronto Blue Jays pitching depth and the addition of outfielder Chris Young and a few signed two 2. Baltimore Orioles (W.C.) middle infielders puts it in a position of the top ten 3. Tampa Bay Rays to repeat. The Angels have a habit position play- 4. New York Yankees of taking all-stars from the Rangers ers on the free 5. Boston Red Sox through free agency. They signed agent market. C.J. Wilson two offseasons ago and The Rangers signed outfielder Josh Hamilton this PHOTO COURTESY OF MLB.COM failed to sign Dykstra ’13 The Blue Jays went all-in this off- past offseason. However, the team did have a tough first part of the season, traded away R.A. Dickey and are in a season by trading for starting pitch- popular free not upgrade its pitching staff much which may prevent the team from sur- rebuilding process. The Marlins had agents, and the Astros moved from ers Mark Buehrle and Josh Johnson, with the additions of Joe Blanton prising many like last year. The Cubs yet another fire sale that removed the NL Central to the AL West. along with shortstop Jose Reyes. The and Jason Vargas. The Rangers lost are still a few years away from com- proven talent from the team’s roster. The National League divisions team also acquired NL Cy Young out on the free agent market, but the peting, but the team made smart free team has many in-house options to NL West will have the same teams compet- Award winner R.A. Dickey from the agent signings during the offseason. make up for the loss of Hamilton. The ing for division titles as last year. NL East New York Mets. The Orioles did not Mariners added many veterans who 1. San Francisco Giants AL Central make any notable moves during the can play first base and corner outfield 2. Los Angeles Dodgers 1. Washington Nationals offseason, but the team’s pitching positions. The Astros are in a tougher 3. Arizona Diamondbacks 2. Atlanta Braves (W.C.) 1. Detroit Tigers situation than they were in last year in 4. San Diego Padres depth will keep it in contention for a 3. Philadelphia Phillies 2. Kansas City Royals (W.C.) the NL Central. 5. Colorado Rockies 3. Chicago White Sox wild card spot and possibly a chance 4. New York Mets 4. Cleveland Indians to upset the Blue Jays for the division NL Central 5. Miami Marlins The Giants resigned Angel Pa- 5. Minnesota Twins title. The Rays also have solid pitch- gan and Marco Scutaro to keep the ing depth and may have a chance to 1. Cincinnati Reds Last year was not a fluke for the top of its lineup intact. The Dodgers The Tigers’ lineup will improve 2. St. Louis Cardinals (W.C.) Nationals. The team’s additions of secure a wild card spot. The Yan- spent hundreds of millions of dollars with the return of designated hitter 3. Milwaukee Brewers veteran pitchers Dan Haren and Rafa- on free agent starting pitchers Zach kees did not get any younger during Victor Martinez and the addition of 4. Pittsburgh Pirates el Soriano will help. The Braves have Greinke and Hyun-Jin Ryu, but the outfielder Torii Hunter. The Royals the offseason. Injuries to key players 5. Chicago Cubs solid pitching depth and improved the Giants’ resilience will keep LA from aggressively pursued starting pitching will cause a slow start. The Red Sox team’s power by signing B.J. Upton climbing to the top. The Diamond- depth by trading for James Shields, remain in limbo after a soap opera The Reds have the pitching and and trading for his brother, Justin. backs will benefit from the Justin Wade Davis, and Ervin Santana. The hitting to win the division again. The However, the additions of the Uptons season under Bobby Valentine’s com- Upton trade in the long term. The Pa- White Sox had a quiet offseason, but Cardinals will compete as usual. The and Chris Johnson come with higher dres will improve this season, as the mand, and may need a few seasons the team resolved its third base situ- Brewers had one of the best lineups strike out rates. The Phillies have too team’s young talent further develops. for John Farrell to restore the team to ation by signing Jeff Keppinger. The last season and recently signed Kyle many left-handed bats in their lineup The Rockies still will still deal with Indians signed outfielders Michael prominence. Lohse to eat up innings. The Pirates and an aging pitching staff. The Mets pitching problems.

Baseball Prepares For Wittenberg This Weekend in Wabash Sports Friday: DAN SANDBERG While the weather has proved to ven’s said. “It will be a good test STAFF WRITER be a problem, Steven’s doesn’t think for us early on. I know we want Baseball vs Wittenberg 1 p.m. that it will have too much of an ef- to bounce back this year and The Wabash baseball team returns fect on the outcome of the game. right that wrong from last year.” to action this afternoon with a double “Everyone in the Midwest is deal- header against Wittenberg University. The weekend’s tough matchup ing with it now,” Steven’s said. “I know Baseball vs Wittenberg 4 p.m. It will follow Friday’s doubleheader against a formidable Wittenberg team Wittenberg has snow on its field too.” with another doubleheader against will set the stage for a tough confer- The team’s return to the field ence schedule. The NCAC is split the Tigers Saturday afternoon. It is will mark the beginning of NCAC Saturday: the first time the team will play since into two divisions: East and West. conference games. Last season, the The West Division, in which Wa- going 2-0 in last Saturday’s double- Little Giants compiled a confer- header against Wilmington College. bash competes, is especially talented. Track and Field at Hanover 11 a.m. ence record of 8-8, putting them “It is going to be a dogfight Weather cancelled Sunday’s and in a tie for 5th place in the confer- on the West side,” Steven’s said. Tuesday’s games for Wabash. It also ence. The team’s performance last “Every weekend is going to be forced the team indoors for practices. spring left the Little Giants one win Baseball vs Wittenberg 12 p.m. a battle. Every team has been “Our guys have done a good away from competing in the NCAC to the conference tournament.” job of dealing with the adversity,” tournament, whose winner earns a The Little Giants enter conference Head Coach Corey Stevens said. birth in the NCAA championship. Baseball vs Wittenberg 3 p.m. “It is a concern when you can’t This season, the NCAC coach- play with a record of 6-7. In order to have the consistency of playing on es voted Wabash to finish fourth reach their goals of making and win- a baseball field. Live ground balls, in the conference behind Wooster, ning the NCAC Tournament, the team Little Giant Weekly Scoreboard the view—hitting and seeing the ball DePauw, and Ohio Wesleyan. will look for leadership, both on and travel on a field is different from the Weather does not appear like off the field, by the teams veterans Saturday: cages, watching the ball come out it will be a factor in either of Fri- and top performers. Coach Stevens of a pitchers hand is way different day or Saturday’s games against is also looking at some of the young- on the field than in a batting cage. Wittenberg, who comes into the er guys to step in and contribute. Tennis at Albion W 5-4 “As long as our guys are getting four game series with an 8-1 re- So far this season, senior Montana those consistent reps and they real- cord during non-conference play. Timmons leads all Little Giant bat- ize that is what it takes to be success- Last year’s team went 1-3 in ters with an average of .429 through Baseball vs Wilmington W 10-0 ful when we get back on the field, the four game series at Wittenberg. 35 at bats. An injury has forced him I think we will be in good shape.” “They will be tough,” Ste- to miss the last three games, how- ever but he is expected to be avail- Baseball vs Wilmington W 10-5 able this weekend. Tyler Owensby ‘15 has filled in for the injured Little Giant in left field and has contributed Sunday: both with his defense and offense. He currently has a ten game hit-streak. “Tyler has stepped in and re- Baseball vs Wilmington Cancelled ally done a great job,” Stevens said. The Little Giants will also look for continued success from fresh- man David Oliger. In his first sea- son Oliger has already made an im- Congratulations to pact in the field. The 6-foot 3-inch freshman has made an appearance in three positions this year, proving the Special Olympics of to be a versatile and solid infielder. The first game of today’s double- header against Wittenberg starts at Montgomery County for 1:00 p.m. at Goodrich Ballpark. The following game is scheduled for 4:00pm. On Saturday, the first con- Winning $500 from the NCAA COURTESY OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS test is set to take begin at 12:00pm Despite the weather conditions the baseball is still prepared for Wittenberg. with a game to follow at 3:00pm. Division III Story Contest! The Bachelor | March 29, 2013 Page 9 De St. Jean ‘15 Finds Early Success BEN BRADSHAW ‘15 of ups and downs, but it clicked STAFF WRITER during conference and I ended up doing well,” De St. Jean said. Though Derek De St. Jean’s ca- De St. Jean and his coaches said reer here at Wabash is still relatively they look forward to the outdoor young, the sophomore’s accomplish- season with high expectations. Un- ments are already numerous as a mem- like most of the team, the throw- ber of the track team and as a student. ers have been practicing outside As outdoor track season approaches, for most of the cold winter. The he’ll look to continue his dominance. throwers noted that the track team During his freshman year with has been doing steadily better, and the Little Giants, St. Jean made an is climbing the national rankings. immediate “As an individual and a mem- impact by ber of the team, I’d like to do well placing first at Nationals in May, hopefully in all in shot put three of my events,” De St. Jean said. and fourth in De St. Jean impressed Aar- weight throw on Selby ‘06, who is in his first at the indoor year coaching the throwers. Conference “Derek has a strong competi- meet. He fol- tive drive,” Selby said. “He works lowed that up hard everyday at practice and does with an even extra work throughout the week get- more impres- De St. Jean ‘15 ting his body in shape. Derek has sive outdoor a lot of natural ability but knows track season, how to focus at the right moment to earning championships in discus and take advantage of those skills. He shot-put and placing third in ham- has lofty goals and we as coaches mer throw. His shot put broke the will do everything in our power to school record, and his efforts won make sure he reaches those goals.” him the Most Valuable Player spot for Thrower Joel Beier ‘14 provided field events at the conference meet. Unsurprisingly, St. Jean’s sopho- an excellent model for Derek to fol- COURTESY OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS low. The two often go 1-2 in event De St. Jean hopes that his competitive drive will yield another successful outdoor track season, by leading the team in shot more indoor track season was even put, hammer throw, and discus again. better than his freshman year. At the placing and aid each other in practices. indoor Conference meet in Wooster, “Since both of us have similar of his final two years of high school, offers from schools such as St. Jo- clicked,” De St. Jean said. knowledge about the form of the OH, he once again placed first. He earning himself All-State honors eseph, Miami of Ohio, and DePauw. throws if one of us notices an issue The Sigma Chi brother posted the also improved his weight throw earn- three times. Coach Clyde Morgan He also turned down opportunities we’ll point it out to the other,” Beier ing a championship with a throw of began recruiting him as a sophomore to try to walk on at IU and Purdue. team’s top distances in the shot put, 52’7 and sealing another MVP spot said. “On meet days, we have a friend- ly, but competitive, relationship.” in high school. After visiting Wabash, The sophomore has enjoyed hammer throw, and discuss throw. for himself. De St. Jean noted his sea- he couldn’t see himself anywhere else himself since coming to Wabash. son wasn’t exactly what he expected, De St. Jean’s talents on the field De St. Jean and the Little Gi- made him an early target prospect for because of the atmosphere and edu- “My freshman year was tough, but he was happy with the end result. ants travel to Hanover Sat- “My indoor season had a lot college recruiters in high school. The cation he longed for. He turned down but it was a blast; school, fra- thrower made a state appearance each athletic and academic scholarship ternity life, and throwing just urday for a meet at 11 a.m. Wabash Sweeps Saturday Double Header

JOCELYN HOPKINSON ‘15 that does a lot of things. Not only game so that’s huge right there. When ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR does that get our guys extra bases, they did put the ball in play, they it moves the defense and opens up weren’t scoring runs off free bases.” The Wabash baseball team eas- holes for the ball to go through.” Wabash trailed 3-1 in the night- ily handled Wilmington College Andrew Rodgers ‘15 went cap but used an 8-run, error-filled in a double header Saturday. The 4-for-4 with 3 RBI in the opener bottom of the third inning to grab Little Giants walloped the Quak- to pace Wabash. While the offense a lead it never relinquished. The ers in the first game 10-0 and- ral produced 10 runs on 17 hits, JT Little Giants have now plated lied in game two for the win, 9-5. Miller ‘14 pitched a three-hitter in 40 runs over their last 4 games. “Guys are working the count the the Little Giants’ game-one rout. “I had a game off and thought it way we teach them to and we’re put- Little Giant base runners might affect me but it didn’t—I’m ting pressure on them on the bases,” swiped 8 total bases for the day. just seeing the ball really well lately,” Coach Cory Stevens said in explain- “We didn’t give up free bases, es- Rodgers said. “I just want to maintain ing the outpouring of runs and hits. pecially in the first game,” Stevens my comfort at the plate and keep my “We had quite a few stolen bases and said. “JT gave up 1 walk in a complete confidence. As a team we’re hitting the ball well and I think it just carries over from individuals doing their part.” Rodgers rested Tuesday against Manchester University but showed no rust Saturday. He stepped to the plate 7 times in the two games and recorded 5 hits and 4 RBI. Tyler Ow- ensby ‘15 posted 3 hits in 6 at bats and 2 RBI. Owensby extended his hit streak to 10 games with one hit in the first game and two in the second. The Little Giants bounced back COURTESY OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS after losing last Tuesday evening J.T. Miller will spearhead the effort to defeat Wittenberg tomorrow. and splitting the previous week- end series. Miller start against earned runs. Chris Widup ‘13 reg- conference opponent of the season. Wilmington was his second con- istered the win in game two despite Miller is ready for the conference foe. secutive start with 10 strikeouts. allowing 5 runs on 8 hits. He struck “We lost a tight one to them last “Baseball is a game of failure but out 2 batters without allowing a walk. year,” Miller said. “I pitched alright The snowstorm cancelled Sunday’s once you get the confidence rolling, against them but didn’t have my best it keeps going,” Miller said. “Once double header against Wilmington stuff. I’m definitely looking to redeem it gets going, you want to get back and Tuesday’s game at Butler. Wabash COURTESY OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS on the mound as soon as you can.” is scheduled to take the field Friday myself, especially pitching at home.” With bad weather behind them, the baseball team will play a doubleheader Miller’s stat line finished with at 1 p.m. for a double header against The weekend series will finish Sat- against Wittenberg this upcoming weekend. 3 hits, 1 walk, 10 strikeouts and 0 Wittenberg, the Little Giants’ first urday and is pushed up due to Easter.

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FABIAN HOUSE ‘16 the meet and qualified him for confer- STAFF WRITER ence. He also ran a team-best 15:52.16 It may have just been a training in the 5000-meter run over the week- day for the Wabash track team at the end. Rather than bask in the accom- Polar Bear Invitational, but the meet plishment, Boyce looked at his win as an opportunity to keep improving. yielded top performances. Wabash “I feel like I performed all right,” competed in its first meet of the out- he said. “You always want to quali- door season which was a non-scoring fy for conference and get that out of event at Indiana Wesleyan University. the way early so you can focus on The goal was training and getting bigger, better things. That was part the feel for outdoor competition. Two of it, just laying down a good early weeks ago Wabash’s Huntsman Relays time to set a foundation for what I were canceled due to extreme tem- have to do for the next few months.” peratures and snow. Coach Morgan Another athlete who has set a great knew the cold would be a challenge. foundation is Ronnie Posthauer ’15. “I wanted to see how our guys He just finished the indoor season would handle the weather and how as an All-American in the 60-meter tough they would be, “Coach Clyde hurdles with a time of 8.22. Posthauer Morgan said. “We never know what ran a blistering time in the 110-me- we are going to get, and we think ter hurdles Saturday with a time of that one of our advantages is be- 14.51, the fastest time in the nation. ing able to run in conditions. That’s “My goal for that race was to hit happened to us at a couple differ- a 15 flat or just barely break 15,” ent conference meets and we have Posthauer said. “When I heard the been able to come out on top.” time 14.51 I didn’t really believe it COURTESY OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS “Since it’s so early in the and I had to go and check because Ronnie Posthauer ‘15 (left) and Nathan Mueller ‘15 (right) will lead the hurdle group this season for the track team. year, we were all running our off I thought they said 14.91 because I events,” Cole Hruskovich ’14 add- didn’t think it was possible for me to place finish in the 10,000-meter run ters. Other notable finishers in the championship for the third consecutive ed. “All the distance guys pretty run 14.51 so early in the season es- with a time of 32:16.98 and Shane Ho- 110-meter hurdles were Matt Dick- year. In the NCAC Outdoor Champi- much ran the same event which pecially because of how cold it was.” erbert ’14 finished right behind him erson ‘16 (15.37), Adam Wadling- usually doesn’t usually happen.” onships last year, the team blew away Posthauer, along with Derek De with a time of 32:19.47. The 4x400- ton ‘16(15.64) and Nathan Muel- The meet gave Hruskovich St. Jean ’15, were awarded all-NCAC meter relay team of John Haley ‘13, ler ‘15 (15.70), who finished sixth, the competition with 314 points. Next a good opportunity to accom- honors for their performances. St. Chet Riddle ‘13, Joey Conti ‘15, and seventh, and eighth respectively. closest was Ohio Wesleyan Universi- plish his goals for the season. Jean set a new school record in the shot Joel Whittington ‘15 posted the third Joel Beier ‘14 placed seventh (40.38 “My goals this year are to qualify put, throwing 15.58 meters and fin- ty at 157 points. The team has finally for nationals in the 800 and get as ishing fourth overall. He also placed fastest time in the nation at 3:18.82. meters) in the hammer throw and gotten over the hump after finish- Evan Groninger ’13 competed Pierce Velderman ‘15 finished just close as I can in the 1500 and if we second in the hammer (156’06.00’’) ing second or third from 2005-2010. can, get that 4x400 in there as well.” and fourth in the discus (150’06.00’’), for the first time since the outdoor behind with a throw of 39.57 meters. Nick Boyce ’15 led with a setting team bests in each event. Billy season last year placing third in The team is coming off an indoor Wabash will compete at 11 1500-meter time of 4:02.63 which won McManus ’15 paced Wabash to a first the javelin by throwing 51.84 me- season in which it won the conference a.m. Saturday at Hanover College. Good Luck This Weekend, Baseball