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Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008 Volume 147, No. 10 Javaid-Herman take WCSA election Christianity By Mike DiBiasio, Jack Stenger their second candidate were counted supported and Christine Hurley accordingly in the third count; Transcript Reporters however, if students voted for Reeves/ Summers and Koorn/Wise in either by science? After successfully appealing their order their votes were not counted in By Mark Dubovec disqualification from last week’s the third count. Transcript Reporter WCSA executive election, juniors After the third and final count, the Syed Usman Javaid and Kyle Herman Javaid/Herman ticket won with 60.54 Robert DiSilvestro, professor of became president and vice president percent, which equates to roughly 54 nutrition at The Ohio State Univer- elect of WCSA yesterday, winning percent of the students who voted; the sity and author of over 60 scientific the highly controversial re-vote. Farrell/Moriarty ticket had only 39.46 articles, told an Ohio Wesleyan audi- Immediately following that percent, roughly 35 percent of the ence in the Bayley Room on Nov. 13 announcement, senior Rory McHale, students who voted. Ultimately, 536 that certain physical structures are too current WSCA president, issued a students voted, but 57 ballots – with complex to have occured at random in statement thanking the candidates for combinations of Reeves/Summers and the universe. Thus, DiSilvestro said, a their gracious cooperation throughout Koorn/Wise – were not counted in higher being must have orchestrated the election process.“It is regrettable the third count. Despite this, McHale their production. that these elections could not be set- argues that these students’ votes were “I can’t prove 100 percent,” he tled the first time around and under- still significant in determining the said. “The rest you have to believe.” standable if any individuals wish that outcomes of the first and second The speech, co-sponsered by the it had been. However, having these counts. Campus Crusade for Christ and the elections was the decision reached Not all the candidates were happy Fellowship for Christian Athletes, unanimously by the Executive Board with the idea of a re-vote. Koorn in was, according to the press release, of WCSA, excluding those members particular, a member of WCSA since intended to help resolve issues stu- running for president or vice presi- his freshman year, was not pleased. dents might have regarding scientific dent. And I am entirely confident that “Ignorance of the law is not reason to evidence and the Bible. it was the correct decision. The previ- completely re-do the election,” Koorn Zoology Professor John Gatz, ous election was irrevocably harmed said before the election this week. though he did not attend this lecture, by the failure to distribute complete Directly after the election said he attended a speech by DiSilves- electoral guidelines, which resulted in yesterday, Javaid and Herman tro a few years ago on campus. confusion among candidates.” said they will do their best to unite “It was interesting,” said Gatz, who At the polls, students were asked to the campus. “We’ll just have to teaches evolution. “He presented a lot vote for their top two candidates. This prove ourselves by fulfilling our of erroneous things.” would enable WCSA to prevent a expectations,” Herman said. “We are DiSilvestro said the ordered com- run-off election before Thanksgiving really excited and thank everyone plexities of life’s structures are too break who voted. Congratulations to the complex to have occurred randomly. The ballots were counted three other candidates who ran great “We see this in proteins,” he said. times. In the first count, voters’ first campaigns. We respect them greatly Proteins are made up of amino acids, choices were counted and tallied, and and all their great ideas” and their purpose is determined by the Reeves/Summers ticket received Javaid and Herman plan on what combinations those amino acids the lowest percentage – 5.69 percent. meeting with McHale and senior Ben are in, he said. “You got to have the For the students whose first vote went Goodrum, current vice president of amino acids in the right place at the to Reeves/Summers, their votes for WCSA, to discuss their transition and right time,” DiSilvestro said, adding their second candidate were counted to ask for input on meeting the goals that the chances of getting any amino accordingly in the second count. of their campaign. acid to do anything is one in ten to the The Koorn/Wise ticket lost the The run-off election for WCSA 64th power. second count with 23.81 percent. Treasurer was also held yesterday. Photo by Sara Mays For the students whose first vote Megan Evens won with 50.78 percent Junior Syed Usman Javaid, WCSA president-elect, speaking at the went to Koorn/Wise, their votes for of the vote, beating Yashika Shah. WCSA debate on Nov. 10. Staying in the U.S. hard for Intl. graduates

By Rufaya Sufi of application for an OPT unfair and “UAE has so much to offer to peo- are slim because they are like pick- Transcript Reporter frustrating, said she decided to apply ple from all walks of life,” Nasir said. ing names out from a hat,” Firdous to grad school instead in the U.K. “I am potentially getting employment said. “It just turned my experience of It’s that time of the year when “The good thing about applying at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) in working in the US a little sour.” seniors are balancing homework to the U.K. is that there isn’t really a Dubai, which is a great opportunity Firdous since June, returned to assignments, work and graduate- deadline by which you have to apply because it is one of the world’s larg- Bangladesh and is now working as In regards to these complex struc- school applications. Many seniors for grad-school,” Tariq said. “Most est professional services firms.” internal manager of audit for Glaxo- tures teins, Gatz said, “A lot of the also have to worry about taking universities in the U.K. have rolling Even if he does gain employment SmithKline in Dhaka, Bangladesh. basics of life can be replicated in a Graduate Record Examinations admissions.” in the US, Nasir said he is scared to However, not all have been affect- laboratory.” He described the spark (GREs) and the Graduate Manage- Almost all graduate programs in return home after a year because of ed by the recession. Alumnus Raza discharge experiments of Stanley ment Admission Test (GMAT) as a the U.S. require students to submit lack of sponsorship from employers. Naqvi (’08) who is now based in Miller in the 1950s. Miller put various prerequisite for applying to grad- their applications starting for fall “I don’t want to be hopping from Washington, DC as a TV Line Pro- gases believed to have been on earth schools. semesters at least six to seven months place to place to get work experi- ducer of Voice of America, said luck- in prehistoric times in a tube and sent The tanking market, according in advance. ence,” Nasir said. “What if I am not ily, he does not have to go through in electrical sparks to provide energy. to senior Natalia Tariq, is making it “If I wanted to apply for a good issued a work-permit for the US after the pains of gaining a work permit. “He extracted all kinds of amino especially difficult for international graduate program within the states, working for a year?” “I’m working for a government- acids,” Gatz said. Similar experiments students to look beyond undergradu- I’d have to submit all applications by funded news agency that does not conducted since have yielded even ate programs at this point. December,” Tariq said. “That’s the “Right now, with the require a work-permit,” Naqvi said. more amino acids, proteins and other “I am applying to grad-schools, busiest time of the year for students crashing economy, inter- “Even though I have a year-long con- compounds, he said. but only in the U.K.,” Tariq said. because of exams and assignments national students like tract, I will have to go back home in DiSilvestro, who does not support “Right now, with the crashing econo- and taking GREs or GMAT.” the summer to apply for a J-1 type evolution, said, “[The Big Bang The- my, international students like myself Senior Taimour Nasir, who is also myself have to worry visa, which is pretty much guaran- ory] says that the universe started at have to worry about first and fore- an international student, said he plans about first and fore- teed. Kind of like a formality.” one moment in time. We got some- most getting a job, and then, getting to take off East after graduating in most getting a job,” said Naqvi said applying for jobs in thing from nothing. Suddenly we got sponsorships from employers.” May.“I don’t want to go straight to his senior year at OWU was “very matter; we got matter.” DiSilvestro Unlike U.S. citizens, international grad school right now and would senior Natalia Tariq. frustrating.”“You could see the said this phenomenon sounds a lot like students on campus have to attain like to gain some work experience Alum Kashmir Firdous (’07) who decline in the economy,” Naqvi said. the story of creation. He said, “The Optional Practical Training (OPT) before I do that, so I decided to go worked at Ernst & Young for a year “My friends who worked in auditing most logical explanation is a super after graduation in order to stay in to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after graduation was offered a “fan- firms in the US were slowly being creator outside of time and space.” the country. An OPT is temporary instead,” Nasir said. tastic salary pack of $50,000 based in told to pack their bags because their The Anthropic Principle, which employment authorization that gives With the economy’s condition, Virginia.” companies just couldn’t keep them DiSilvestro described in the speech, international students an opportunity getting jobs is pretty painful right “I started work in August of 2007 there.” refers to the balance of various ele- to apply knowledge gained in the now, according to Nasir. “If you and worked at Ernst till June of this Naqvi said although at one point ments and forces in the universe. classroom to a practical work experi- can’t get a job, you can’t apply for an year,” Firdous said. “Unfortunate- he lost a little hope in working the “[I]f you look at the constants and ence off campus. OPT,” Nasir said. “And if you can’t ly though, I am a Bangladeshi citi- US at all, it was his journalism back- the astronomy physics of the universe, “In order to apply for an OPT, one apply for an OPT, you can’t stay back zen and had to be sponsored by my ground that was his saving grace. they have to be exactly where they are has to be guaranteed employment, in the States unless you’re a full time employers for a work permit.” “Most of my friends were in order to sustain life,” DiSilvestro whether a job or an internship, as an student.” Even though Firdous was spon- accounting majors, but neither got said. indicator that students are not just Nasir said he does not want to sored by her employers, she did not jobs in the US,” Naqvi said. “Those DiSilvestro said this structure is staying back for prolonged periods waste a year and instead, would like get the permit because it is a lottery- who weren’t majoring in accounting highly intricate, adding, “The most without work,” Tariq said. to get work experience in one of the like system of getting it. left for graduate programs. I consider See SCIENCE, page 2 Tariq, who finds the entire process world’s largest economies. “The chances of getting the permit myself very lucky.”

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Page 2 The Transcript Nov. 20, 2008 Economy impacts job-seeking seniors Display By Kyle Sjarif focused coverage on the we hope to see a continuous Settling for any job to good habits and trains you in Transcript Reporter economic crisis, and that a flow of international students.” secure financial stability is a money management especially large population of students Recruitment in particular worry for Jordan as he hopes when money starts to come in reveals With 401k plans crashing- are educated enough to realize is an area that has been and to use his major in a field of his short out of college.” and-burning and the stock the seriousness of current will continue to be affected choice. Even if it were to result Amidst all the problems market more turbulent than a situation. heavily by the crisis because in that, Jordan said he would faced by corporations and perils of rollercoaster, students at Ohio He said although not of the diminishing value of the just continue to save money future employees, Advani Wesleyan find themselves everybody may fully dollar. and work on maintaining good tried to remain positive and wondering what their futures understand the situation, Poling explained that due credit. think of the possible upsides of hold. almost all students are aware to exchange rates, increase in Sophomore Jonathan West completing his college degree. Agent The severity of the current of what is going on with the airline travel and decrease in believed that the current “At the end of the day, economic situation has country. the buying power of the dollar, economic situation does companies still need labor to particularly had an effect on Advani believed that a international recruitment has not directly influence the operate, and newly-graduated Orange seniors aiming for employment good amount of the student definitely become significantly undergraduates as much as it students represent cheap labor, after graduation. With spikes population understands more expensive. does the seniors. and our employment may even By Sarah Shkoukani in company downsizing and the severity of the current Carol DelPropost, assistant “It affects us indirectly serve as a means of cutting Transcript Reporter bankruptcy, employment economic situation because of vice president of Admission through our parents. Most costs for companies looking to opportunities continue to the heavy media coverage tied and Financial Aid, echoed students living on campus employ enthusiastic, qualified The Agent Orange Art Ex- decline by the day as seniors in with the impending election; similar sentiments for local are isolated because we get employees. So keep applying hibit was held on November 12 prepare for their life after however, he advised students recruitment. our food from school and it’s and there will be companies from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. college. to start saving. “This year does present not like most students have looking for you.” in Benes Room A. The exhibit, Senior Mohnish Advani, an An international student some significant challenges in retirement plans or mortgages. Jordan is hoping to make the organized by the International economics-management major from India, Advani also recruiting the incoming class,” Students won’t be foreclosed most of his college experience House and the Tree House, il- and accounting minor, said, explained how the distribution she said. “Some families upon in their dorms.” by focusing on networking with lustrated the consequences “The number of jobs have of H1 visas for students to will be more price-sensitive DelPropost commented as many people as possible of Agent Orange in Vietnam gone down and it has affected live and work in the United throughout the college similarly to West, saying and talking to professionals through poignant works of art me personally. I applied for States has halved over the last search and selection process. the crisis affects parents the in several different industries. by both Vietnamese and Ameri- internships with several big two years as the government Some may find that the cost most, and that although most Furthermore, he recommends can artists. companies like JP Morgan and anticipated the economic of education, even when students are removed from the more students to seek aid from Junior Jeane Ngoc Minh Citigroup and they told me I crisis. subsidized by financial aid, is situation, “it may affect how Career Services because of the Pham, a member of the Inter- was good during the interview Grace Poling, associate dean beyond their means.” their parents will be able to possible alumni networking national House, and junior Vir- but they’ve been cutting down and director of International As much as the school will finance educational expenses.” opportunities possible. ginia Jaquish, a member of the the intern class by 80 percent, Recruitment, said, “Focusing be affected by the financial The real issue facing the “At the end of the day I’m Tree House, gathered artwork making it more challenging on Asian countries, I could tell crisis, Jordan expressed deeper undergraduates will be the just preparing for the worst,” from Legacies of War, a web- for students from smaller that the crisis may translate concern for his graduating situation of the economy when Advani said. “I’ve applied to site and awareness group that schools.” into difficulties for families to class. their classes graduate. As for several graduate schools and features illustrations drawn by Senior Ryan Jordan, another send their children here.” “Within the next year or advice for the future classes, applied for many jobs, but the survivors of the U.S. bomb- economics-management She also added, “We are two, seniors looking towards Jordan said, “It never hurts to whatever happens I’ll adapt, ing on Vietnam and others who major, spoke of issues similar still committed to bringing graduate school have time to start saving, putting money continue to be persistent and were personally impacted. to those mentioned by Advani. in diversity, which is a major complete their education while away each month until you motivated because that is the Pham explained that Agent He said the election provided component of our school and the job market struggles.” graduate because it breeds best I could do for my future.” Orange (AO) was a codename given to the chemical that- was used by the United States Club an open forum Festival unites freshman Armed Forces in its Herbicidal Warfare program during the By Celeste Taylor The festival included free your festival!” Vietnam War. Ohio Wesleyan t-shirts to the After reading off the Transcript Correspondent “During the Vietnam War, an for deep discussion first 75 freshman to show up, winners of the raffle (“I’ve estimated 80,000 m3 of AO was About 120 freshmen packed a number of free “Class of never won anything!” said By Gwen Fitzerald other people. Everyone then sprayed across South Vietnam.” in to the Benes room on the 2012” water bottles, snacks exited freshman Vicky Benko Transcript Correspondent writes a potential debate Very passionate about her evening of November 17 for such as eggrolls and chicken as she raced up to grab her question on a piece of scrap project, Pham said even though the annual Freshman Festival. fingers, small cakes and a prize) the students were treated “If the fact were God does paper and submits it to Frye, AO and the war are things of This year’s festival marked the chocolate fountain. Students to the various musical guests. not exist, would it be the who reads them all out loud the past, the consequences are third year for this event, put were entertained by a “Guess The students certainly downfall of humanity to know while the club votes on what still large today. on by the First Year Dean’s the Alumni” game (anyone seemed to enjoy the festivities. the truth?” they want to talk about. “I’ve been to Peace Vil- Office. to get all 12 answers correct Freshman Annie Memmott This was the question “A lot of times it gets lages in Vietnam where main “It’s right about the time won a chance to be in a raffle perhaps captured the spirit of debated at Socrates Café on heated,” Kyler said, but the AO victims live, a majority of when students are feeling the for $25 bookstore gift cards) the event best by stating, “I Tuesday, Nov. 18. Socrates group stresses an inviting them children. These children stress of the weather changing, and live music from Sam think it is a really good way to Café meets every Tuesday at 8 atmosphere. were very unfortunate, but they tougher courses and are excited Spiridellis, Pitch Black, Jabez get students together and build p.m. in the Smith Piano Room, The debate question from still are high spirited, not much to go home for break,” said Co and Jillian Ristau and the a freshman community.” on the second floor of Smith Tuesday -- “If the fact were different from any other child. Joan McLean, associate dean Outsiders. An excitable mascot “It was great to meet more East. God does not exist, would it Vietnamese children don’t have of first-year students, when Bishop interacted with students people in our freshman class,” Socrates Café is the house be the downfall of humanity the privileged to having their asked why she felt compelled as they socialized. said Katie Hurley. project of junior Mike Frye, to know the truth?” -- was surrounding adapt to their dis- to organize such an event for McLean and Rock Jones Freshman Zeal Jagannatha a member of the House of met with several opposing ability, like children here.” the newest class of students. addressed the students briefly. agreed. “The live music was Thought. Frye, who moderates viewpoints, but the participants Pham blames this problem With the lure of free t-shirts They welcomed students to great and it was fun to socialize the discussions each week of the discussion respected on the lack of money. and friendly company, “we the school and built a little with new people.” said the purpose of the café is each person involved. “Many Vietnamese unsuc- usually get about this crowd,” class spirit. “Welcome class of “I loved the bishop!” gushed to provide an open forum for The members said, however, cessfully lost their lawsuits to- she said. 2012,” McLean said. “This is Blair Connelly. people who want to discuss that the club does not shy away wards the companies that pro- philosophical issues. from controversial topics. duced AO,” Pham said. “The Currently, it is not a school The club’s attendance is even 95 percent of all species to survive, which occurred SCIENCE, from page 1 companies simply replied that club and does not receive usually in the teens, but it (at a given time), but all life is around the time the earth’s AO was never meant to hurt funding, but Frye said hopes varies. “Last month we had logical explanation is that a not eliminated.” atmosphere became enriched anyone.” that it will soon. about 20 people,” Kyler said. supernatural being like God Gatz explained an example with oxygen. With much frustration, Junior Jessica Kyler, the Attendance is higher at the allowed it to be so.” Without of early lifeforms adapting to DiSilvestro also offered a Pham raised the questioned second-in-command with the Feature Discussions, which are all these different forces, changing conditions on earth. reason for why, if existence is that if they didn’t mean to hurt official title “word-meister,” held every month in the Benes DiSilvestro said, life would “Early lifeforms used hydrogen the creation of a super being, these innocent people then who describes the discussions as room and are advertised to a not survive. sulfide instead of hydrogen there is imperfection in all should be responsible? She also “laid back.” At the meetings, greater extent than the regular Gatz said, though, that not oxide (water),” he said. forms of life: sin. “We don’t questioned America’s lack of the group gets in a circle, meetings. all life forms on earth have When the hydrogen-sulfide see perfection because that responsibility. usually around a table, and Frye The Socrates Café also persisted. “Lots of things was used up, these lifeforms wouldn’t account for the fall “America can spend tons of goes over the rules of the club – offers coffee and tea its regular have gone extinct. Sometimes, began using hydrogen oxide of man and sin,” he said. money in the war, but they can’t talking in turn and not attacking meetings. even spend money in helping those unfortunate children?” Other than the house project, Pham has been trying to develop a mission trip to Vietnam. “We placed a proposal to the Chaplin’s office to have a sum- mer mission trip; however, the school doesn’t fund summer trips and a spring break mission trip is not enough for such a far trip,” Pham said. “We are hoping to be able to get an approval for a Christ- mas Break (2009) mission trip, similar to the Ghana trip. The Chaplain’s office is helping out tremendously in order to find funding. Hopefully this will happen soon.” Pham said last semester, as a house project, she held a docu- mentary night on a film called “Last Ghost of War.” However, to much disap- pointment, Pham said not a lot of people came, but this didn’t cause her to give up. “Even if we can get one more person to care and who wants to help, it’s more than enough” Pham said. Pham is planning to have one more AO Art Exhibit this semester, not as a house project but simply to get awareness out to the OWU Community.

name page# date Blk Cyan Magenta Yellow Nov. 20, 2008 The Transcript Page 3 Diwali festival celebrates Hindu new year By Dianne Cathlyn Macasu reflects purity and cleanliness. director of International one’s path. It is also performed sugar, coconut and honey. nice to have a ceremony like Transcript Reporter Chandrashekar Kashavajjala, Student Services, said the in to restore inner peace, regain The priest asked if there this at OWU. At least we had the Indian priest from New Diwali festival has been held lost confidence and provide were classes being held in the the most important part: the Students were not allowed Delhi who has been practicing on campus for many years. new hope that all things will Welch area, and the students prayer.” to enter the Welch dining for 15 years, said the festival “I believe it may have been work out. in attendance replied that “At home, we can burn hall with shoes on Saturday was “a time for removing all on campus 100 years ago, There was a moment of there were none. The priest firecrackers and eat the festive afternoon, Nov. 8. darkness and providing lights because there has been an silence when the priest asked then suggested, “Now you can food,” Shah said. Pieces of white cloth were in life.” Indian club since 1898,” he the students to pray for their be louder when saying your “But it is difficult to burn laid on the floor, while chairs Light brings joy and said. families’ safety and well being. prayers.” firecrackers here because it is and tables lined the sides and celebrates good over evil. It Albon said the event is a All participants, even those not After the ceremony, Indian not allowed. Also, the food is corners of the dining hall. also symbolizes the beginnings great opportunity for Americans from India and with no Hindu dishes were served. The food difficult to get. At home, we An Indian priest, called of the harvest festival. to experience another culture, background, respected the varied from Indian rice to eat a lot of sweets and visit “pundit,” sat on the floor, A diverse group of and for international students tradition. spicy viand; a curry, called dal; relatives to wish them a happy preparing for a ceremony. The about 40 students came to to meet and enjoy South Asian “United we stand, but breads, known as naan; and new year.” usual activities of the dining participate, including Indians food. divided we fall,” Kashavajjala desserts, or gulab-jamun. Katie Kristensen said her hall were halted for the belated and Americans, as well as Women’s traditional dress said. When asked how she felt favorite portion of the Diwali celebration of the Diwali students from Bangladesh, worn at the ceremony includes Students lined up as the while celebrating Diwali away Festival was practicing the Festival. the Philippines, Nepal and a dress called the “salwaar priest began to explain the next from home, sophomore Vanisha traditional ceremonies. “Diwali is the shortened Mauritius. kameez” in colors such as red, symbolic ritual. He had a roll Bisnath said the experience “I loved being able to name for Deepawali,” Lipika Arora was assigned green, yellow, violet and blue. of strings in his hand, and each was different because her experience the practices of the sophomore Yashika Shah said. to put a red powder on the Men’s traditional dress student who attended the event parents were not here. culture and compare them to “‘Deepa’ means ‘clay pots foreheads of those who is called “kurta pajama,” a had the opportunity to have “It’s more enjoyable to what I might do to celebrate with burning oil wicks,’ while attended; the practice arose long-sleeved shirt with an a string tied on their wrist, celebrate Diwali with them,” a holiday,” Kristensen said. ‘wali’ means ‘rows of the clay because it is believed that every embroidered design and pants forming a bracelet. Bisnath said. “I used to help “And I do love the food.” pots’. We celebrate Diwali in person has a powerful third eye to match. Usual colors are “This means protection,” my parents in cleaning up the Bisnath said she also felt the month of October because in the middle of the forehead, black, white, brown and blue. freshman Kritika Kuppuswami house and yard, make sweets proud of herself for helping this time marks the new which should be covered. The OWU ceremony began of Mauritius said. “I still have and then share them with the priest parpare for the year according to the Hindu Nowadays, it has become a with a prayer. the same string I had back neighbors and family members. ceremony. calendar.” custom and tradition of Indian According to Hindu culture, home before I came to OWU.” At home, houses and temples “One day, when my parents Shoes were not allowed culture to use the dot, which is the prayer is performed in order Afterwards, there was a are decorated with luminations are not here, I’ll be able to carry inside Welch dining hall to called a “tikka.” to overcome internal evil and presentation of offerings such and the clay pots. on the tradition and pass it to follow Hindu tradition that Darrell James Albon, to remove all obstacles from as milk, dried fruits, yogurt, “However, it’s also very my kids as well,” she said. Students raise awareness Second annual Relay for Life about composting benefits holds early kick-off event By Joshua Sulser By Mary Slebodnik project. Transcript Reporter Transcript Reporter Mesenberg said she asked Physical Plant Director Chris Setzer if OWU Building and Dozens of people walk in Members of the OWU Sagan National Col- Grounds would donate leaves and grass clip- circles for hours. They are loquium’s compost project joined forces with pings to the compost. sleep-deprived, thirsty and earthworms and chemistry behind the Women’s Setzer declined the invitation. Building and hungry. But these people are House on Nov. 3, rescuing campus waste from a Grounds sends its leaves and lawn waste to Price anything but weak. They are landfill fate worse than decay. Barns Farm to be composted. united against a common Junior Jesse Mesenberg, who leads the proj- “What we do has a significant impact,” Setzer enemy: cancer. ect, said it matches SNC’s goals to raise aware- said. “There are plenty of leaves all over cam- Ohio Wesleyan is holding ness about ways to clean up the environment. pus,” Setzer said. “All they’ve got to do is pick its second annual Relay for She said teaching students to compost teaches them up.” Life in March. The event them to reduce the amount of waste they send to Because of the small scale of SNC’s project, involves 18 hours of either landfills. It also helps to create an organic fertil- he said, the compost would not have significant walking or running; teams izer. impact on the campus environment. must keep a member on the Mesenberg described the composting process Representatives of Price Barns Farm estimat- track at all times. to students before sending them to rake leaves to ed they composted 52 tons of leaves and 51 tons All of the proceeds raised add to the crates. “You guys don’t mind getting of yard debris from OWU in 2007. by participating teams go about the event and Facebook them on.” your hands messy, do you?” she asked. They say they have composted 14 tons of to the American Cancer messages were sent to those in Miller is responsible for She compared each crate to a lasagna, with leaves and 66 tons of yard debris from OWU so Association for future cancer the Relay for Life Facebook inviting local cancer survivors alternating layers of green and brown compost, far this year. research. group. to the Relay. Survivors also soil and earthworms. OWU botany professor, David Johnson, said “The best part of Relay Last year’s Relay boasted have their own reception “There are 1,000 worms in here, but with all biodegradable materials like fruit peelings con- for Life is actually seeing 17 teams participating and beforehand. Last year, 20 the eggs, there should be 2000 by next week,” tinue to take up space in landfills. Other trash and spending time with raised $20,000 with help from survivors participated in the she said. compresses the biodegradable waste, keeping the survivors, listening to such sponsors as Buehler’s pre-race lap. Mesenberg said brown compost is dry waste, oxygen from reaching it. their stories and learning grocery store in Delaware. Every year, Relay like leaves, coffee grounds, nutshells, grains and “Without oxygen, there’s no way for the what they really have to go This year, Relay planners chooses a theme; this year’s tea bags. waste to rot away,” he said. through,” said Megan Evans, hope to bring in 20 teams theme is iCure. Each team Green compost is wet waste like fruit and In addition to reducing the amount of waste committee chair for Relay and $25,000. Each person is encouraged to model vegetable scraps, flowers and spoiled juice. in landfills, Johnson said, composts produce nu- for Life. “My favorite part of participating has a goal to themselves after a band, She said students would have to monitor the trient-rich, organic matter that help plants grow last year’s Relay for Life was raise a minimum of $100. The music genre or music-based balance of the composts’ moisture levels when and reduce the demand for chemical fertilizers. seeing how it brought OWU participants raise most of their time period. deciding to add green or brown waste over the He listed some challenges that come with set- together as one; a huge team money before race day by However, one might following weeks. ting up composts: mess, animals and odor. that helped many patients asking friends and family to suggest the main theme for She showed students a third compost, kept in Mesenberg said one animal has tried to dig fight their battle.” pledge donations. The teams every Relay to be, “Why do a plastic container, and removed the lid. into one of SNC’s wooden crate composts. The The kickoff party for also raise money on race day, you Relay?” “It smells like a foot,” she said. group will continue working on solutions to ani- the Relay, held on Tuesday often by providing spectators “My grandmothers are The students received empty containers to mal curiosity, she said. evening in Benes rooms A with entertainment. both survivors, and my aunt take to their dorm rooms. They can reduce their While the composts have odors, they are and B, was intended to get “My favorite part is the first died of breast cancer when landfill contributions by putting fruit peelings faint, and not yet a problem. people excited about the lap,” Chair of Survivorship she was 29,” Miller said. and other acceptable waste into the containers Mesenberg also said she hopes the project event and inform them of its Jessie Miller said. “All of the “Chances are that I will get instead of a trash can, and then add them to the will teach OWU students about alternatives to aspirations. [cancer] survivors take a lap some form of cancer. So we SNC compost. landfills and encourage them to create their own Flyers were posted around together and people line the have to find a cure before I The Bakery at OWU has also pledged to do- gardens. “We’re going to have to do something campus to remind students inside of the track, cheering do.” nate their used coffee grounds to the compost with this stuff when it’s ready,” she said.

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Page 4 The Transcript Nov. 20, 2008 Student and other veterans Women’s House, share war experiences Green and Pink party educate on feminism and the environment By Kaisha Oliver issues, WoHo focused more on Transcript Reporter the feminist issues, like health care, in developing countries. Green and pink were added She said though fistula is rare to Ohio Wesleyan’s colors of and not a reality to Americans red and black during the Green because of the high health and Pink Party hosted the standards, it is a reality for Women’s House (WoHo) last women who aren’t educated Monday in the Benes Room A. or do not have adequate health The informal party was care. organized to educate students on “The sooner we solve the feminism and the environment problems the better,” Clark and to acknowledge the said. “Women are ostracized problems that exist around because of fistula, and they do the world, especially within not get to have a normal life.” developing countries. During the party, the house According to sophomore members collected donations Morgan Payne, a member of from some of the people present the WoHo, it was her project, at the event. Clark and Payne but the idea for the Green and had stressed how important it Pink Party was relayed to her was to them and the women by another housemate, junior who lives would be changed Amber Cole, who happened for the good. upon the theme while browsing They said all the proceeds the Sierra Club website. for this event will go to One- On the website, the by-One, and doctors in the organization One-by-One is developing countries to perform encouraging people to host a surgeries to mend the women Photo by Sara Mays Green and Pink Party to help end so they can go back to their Students and veterans recite the Pledge of Allegiance in the Hamilton Williams Student Center on Veterans Day. fistula, an overbearing problem communities. These women, Four veterans spoke to students and faculty about their war experiences. in developing countries that Payne said, can help others is affecting women and their within their communities by By Lucas Bezerra with the veterans, who were all as a marine and a student as students enjoy here.” environment. sharing this information. Transcript Reporter more than willing to speak to “comparable to an athlete” and Dominguez spoke about According to The Fistula “Three hundred dollars the students. a student. how the frontlines of war Foundation website, fistula, is all it takes to repair most On Veterans Day, a day Hawley spoke first about the “Sometimes, you have to go cause the “everyday pettiness formally known as obstetric fistulas. Eighty dollars for meant to commemorate the 25 history of what used to be called away for awhile,” he said. that exists back home to fall fistula, is a condition that a C-section will prevent the million U.S. war veterans, four Armistice Day, before the title A retired air force veteran, away.” develops in the blood supply to fistula altogether. The woman men stood in uniform in the was switched to Veterans Day David R. Rudy, was next to The final speaker was Major the tissue of a female’s genitals who had been shunned and Hamilton-Williams Campus in 1954. The original name was speak about his experiences. Jim Beck, who shared a story when the bladder or rectum ostracized because of the smell Center before a podium, telling given to mark the end of World Rudy was 7 years old when of how he lost his mentor to a is severed “during prolonged from leaking urine will be their stories to college students War I and was switched to its’ the tragedy at Pearl Harbor plane crash. This story brought obstructed labor.” welcome into their communities they fought for. current name to remember all occurred, he and remembers him and the other veterans to When this happens the again, with new knowledge of The OWU College who fought and still fight for asking his parents, “What is tears. tissues die and a hole is formed how what happened to her has Republicans, a student group, our country. war?” Beck closed with what through which urine and feces happened to others and how it hosted the event, which opened Before Hawley introduced Rudy is a veteran today who he believes is the reason for pass uncontrollably. The women can be prevented.” with the Pledge of Allegiance the first veteran, a moment of says, “It’s been a privilege to Veterans Day. who develop this condition are Clark said the Green and and the singing of the national silence reigned over the Ham- serve.” He said he believes it is forced into isolation and left to Pink Party is different from anthem. Group leaders junior Wil, setting the stage for the Next was an Iraqi War meant to show the students the fend for themselves because other house projects WoHo Trevor Hawley and sophomore speakers. veteran, Sgt. Jason Dominguez. torch that is passed on by all they are abandoned by their has hosted because it focused Ethan Baron worked together The first to speak was Dominguez described how the living and dead protectors husbands and rejected by their primarily on women around to organize the event. freshman Henry Distad, who he was one of the few who of freedom: a torch that he communities. the world. Baron said he believes will be leaving for Afghanistan “took the job oversees” after believes is a call that should Sophomores Gloria Clark, Payne said it is unusual the national holiday is often in fall of 2009. graduating from The Ohio lead all individuals to volunteer also a member of WoHo, that the house members are overlooked. Distad enlisted to become State University. -- if not to the military, then for and Payne said each color fully informed about their “This is the least we could a marine in high school, and He is one of the individuals something else. symbolizes the union of events, but it was important do,” he said. actually missed his graduation who dropped all future plans “There is something environmentalists (green) and so that they could teach others While on the campaign trail, when he went off to boot to answer a call to protect this out there that stands for feminists (pink). interested. She also said though Hawley and Baron worked camp. He explained his life “beautiful freedom that you something,” he said. “Green and Pink is the this project is different from the idea that without equal rights other ones they hosted before; we cannot have a healthy it is most similar to the Women Local church services environment,” said Clark. for Women International Payne said the combination fundraiser/dinner by junior of both colors unites both Joanna Van Sickle, a member designed for students movements in obstetric fistula of WoHo. Beginning Sunday, Nov. 23, St. Peter Episcopal Church (45 W. because in taking care of While both the projects tie Winter St.) will be adding two new services to its weekly schedule people one is taking care of the into the notion of empowering that accommodate the schedules and lifestyles of college students. environment and vice versa. women outside of America, The date marks the first Sunday in Advent, the start of the church She said the environment and Payne said, the Women for year in the Episcopal tradition, which makes it an ideal time to its people are interdependent Women International fundraiser start something new, according to church leadership. with one another and once is more about supporting Sunday morning jobs and the demands of college life often students acknowledged that survivors of war. force students to make an unhappy choice about going to church, they will be able to better grasp WoHo had expected a said St. Peter’s Rector Charles Wilson. By adding this Sunday and understand numerous bigger turnout from students evening service, St. Peter’s is offering Sunday worship for those issues. She also says fistula and faculty members; however, who are unable to attend on Sunday mornings. This service of is a great example of how the they are planning on hosting a Holy Communion will start at 6 p.m. environment and its people are second Green and Pink Party The second new service that will be offered is on Wednesday allied. next semester, according to evenings at 6 p.m. This short contemplative service of Holy “It taps into poverty, Payne and Clark. Payne said Communion will also offer prayers of healing for loved ones and health care, environment, and the next semester’s Green and the world. women’s rights all in one,” Pink Party will be more casual Students who want more information about these services or a Payne said. “[When] you alter and festive. free lunch and good conversation are welcome to contact Wilson, one woman’s life, give her “We hope to pull screenings he said. His e-mail is [email protected], and his phone is confidence and good faith, she of some short videos from 369-6145. The parish website, www.stpetersdelaware.com, also returns to her community more the Sierra Club and One-by- provides information about the church. knowledgeable than before, if One on obstetric fistula and like most women she has had reforestation, before or during access to proper care. She then the main event,” Payne said. Got an opinion? Let us know. has an incentive to vouch for “My hope is to reach as many Write a letter to the editor her own community and a little people as possible, so you can bit more education where often expect to see several events and email it to [email protected]. they had none.” with the Green-Pink theme, Payne said though the party with the dual hope of getting We look forward to hearing from you. was intended to be about both donations for one woman’s life the environment and feminist and spreading the word.”

St. Peter Episcopal Church Think 45 W. Winter St., Delaware, OH green. 740.369.3175 www.stpetersdelaware.com Remember Join us Sundays at 8am, 10:30am or 6pm for worship. Sunday School for all ages at 9:30am. to recycle Weekly healing service 6pm Wednesday. The The Episcopal Church in Delaware County Transcript. Nov. 20, 2008 The Transcript Page 5 Arts E ntertainment Popular &comedy show Trilogy event takes tour visits campus shots at Greek life, By Alexander Weaver mons’ spot and never heard the last of Transcript Correspondent it. The hosts of the show then turned leaves some offended The lights of Hollywood shined it over to the attendees to prove that By Adam Dworetsky find the joke offensive. brightly on Ohio Wesleyan when a they had the “best week ever.” Junior Transcript Correspondent “They are simply jokes,” he said. week’s worth of recent celebrity news Lisa Connolly was voted by audience “Either all jokes are O.K., or no joke was summed up in a comedic evening applause to have had the best week, By making fun of the student is okay. You go into an event like during the “Best Week Ever” tour stop due to it being her 21st birthday. involvement director and trashing this knowing that some of the jokes at Gray Chapel. “I was thrown up there by friends some on-campus fraternities and may be subversive.” According to VH1, every week is and was nervous,” Connolly said. “I sororities, VH1’s “Best Week Ever” However, sophomore Megan the best week, this one included. really just focused on getting off the managed to provoke laughter. But, Evans said she felt that some of the The number one show on the cable stage. But in the end, it was a fun expe- according to some audience mem- jokes went too far. television network VH1, “Best Week rience.” Wednesday, Nov. 12 bers, it also provoked offense. The event, deemed a Trilogy for Ever,” has been made into a cross- Many of Connolly’s encouraging Junior Matt Watson said he members of the Greek community country stand-up tour. friends were her Kappa Alpha Theta walked into Gray Chapel expecting and, therefore, requiring them to Producers, tour managers and crew sorority sisters. The night was a Tril- Comedians (left to right) to a decent night of comedy, but attend, is defined as an event that were seen all day setting up and getting ogy event for sororities and fraterni- Nick Kroll, Mike Britt and was pleasantly surprised by VH1’s should foster growth and learning Gray Chapel ready for the night. ties, meaning all members of every Greg Fitzsimmons kept production. for the community. Mike Britt, Nick Kroll and Greg Greek life organization had to be in the crowd laughing as they “It was better than expected,” As a member of a Greek organi- Fitzsimmons starred in the show, each attendance, according to IFC and the performed stand up and Watson said. “Seeing comedy live is zation, Evans did not agree with the with their own stand-up routine. Panhellenic Council. provided commentary on much better and different than see- message the event sent. Then the trio performed together to Senior Matt Rhode said he was pop culture photos. The ing it through a TV box.” “VH1’s Best Week Ever was the comment on photos of headline-mak- skeptical going in, but soon changed “Best Week Ever Tour” One of Watson’s favorite jokes exact opposite of what a Trilogy ing celebrities such as Jennifer Anis- his mind. “I’ve never seen the show is stopping at colleges put one of OWU’s soror- i t i e s , should be; it was offensive, and por- ton, Criss Angel and Holly Madison. and thought it was going to be kind around the country. Delta Delta Delta, i n trayed both Greek life and women The comedians had material of boring,” Rhode said. “It turned out the spotlight. The very negatively,” she said. in their individual spots on to be really funny. I really liked when joke, however, did Evans was not the only everything from the Phi Psi left early together and the not cast them in a person that felt uneasy presidential election to guy (Kroll) made fun of them as they positive light. in Gray Chapel on Google. walked out.” Tri-Delta left the Wednesday night. But their favorite The night can be event early, and Fitz- “I was laugh- subject matter appeared credited to the Campus simmons said they ing because I to be poking fun at Programming Board all looked the same, didn’t want to get audience members, one (CPB) and was spon- like cutouts from a called out, but I of whom fell sored by the Wesleyan Play-Doh factory. felt very uncom- asleep dur- Council on Student After they had fortable,” sophomore ing Fitz- Affairs (WCSA). left, Fitzsimmons Greg Cook said. sim- The two groups then stated that the are respon- women were going to s i b l e f o r perform a sexual act Photos by a c t i v i t i e s with “some frat Kyle Keefe like this, boys.” Springfest Watson said and many oth- he did not ers.

Many changes in impressive Orchesis performances By Samantha Beany “My dancers fight over this bench,” choose with which dances they want to be Transcript Reporter Mehl said. “It’s a fun storyline.” involved, said Mehl, who participated in “Everyone is going to view the dances three dances besides her own. The Greek word for “dance” is orche- differently, but you can tell the bench is “About a month in, we have to show sis, and the 11 dances on the Chappalear supposed to represent a guy,” Singer said. thirty seconds to a minute of the dance, main stage were perfect examples of the The other props used were a chair and and then we have to have to whole thing art. signs. finished at the second showing,” Mehl Orchesis is the Department of Theatre Junior Kate Alexander’s dance used said. and Dance’s department-sponsored show. the chairs as part of an interpretation of “We aren’t all together until tech Due to the input of new creative director the Darfur crisis. week,” Singer said. “It’s all very sepa- Jill Becker, some of the classic Orchesis “You can tell the chairs mean some- rated, and then it comes together. It’s very elements changed. thing to them, and losing them is scary,” abrupt.” “Usually, there are themes; one year Singer said. “They were central and Singer has stage managed numer- was Bach,” senior Molly Mehl said. “No important.” ous shows for the department, but she theme allows people to do whatever. This was the first year that freshmen described this work as different. None of the dances looked the same, and were allowed to choreograph dances, rep- “There is no script,” Singer said. “So it makes the show interesting.” resenting a third change in this year’s my cues come from the dancers’ moves, Another change was the addition of performance. like, ‘Laurel-does-a-somersault’ or ‘saw- props. “I don’t remember a year that Putting the show together was also a arms.’ This caused some miscommuni- I’ve been here where Orchesis has used unique process. cations in the beginning, because those props,” said Orchesis stage manager Julia “The auditions were in mid-September, moves might have actual names that I just Singer, a senior. “But they are used effec- and then there are two showings before don’t know.” Photo by Sara Mays tively in all the dances.” the actual shows,” Singer said. Orchesis ran Friday and Saturday “I Dancers perform as shadows in a dance choreographed Mehl choreographed one of the dances After the auditions, the choreographers think the show went great,” Mehl said. “I by junior Kate Alexander during this year’s ‘Orchesis.’ that involved a prop. pick who they want, and then the dancers have no complaints.” The performance reflected the turmoil in Darfur. Columnist chronicles 2008’s top entertainers By Kaitlin Thomas larity. It is sometimes hard to figure out Americans were glued to their televisions Entertainment Columnist if it’s the actresses rocketing to stardom, this past summer to see Phelps win eight or their alter egos Serena and Blair, but gold medals. The Olympics have never John Ciochetty’s new book is now The end of the year is upon us; this is either way, it was hard to miss the “Gos- been more fun. available at the following locations: the time to look back and reflect on what sip” girls this year. 3. Robert Downey, Jr. 2008 has brought us. Entertainers have 7. Barack Obama The man has made the comeback of OWU Bookstore come and gone, but some had the best From the presidential debates to the all comebacks. After doing everything he Beehive Books year of their lives. campaign commercials, he saw more air could to mess up his career, he returned So here’s a look back at the top 10 time than the entire cast of “The Hills” to the screen with two huge blockbusters authorhouse.com entertainers of the year. put together. Whether you like the man this year. “Iron Man” has grossed over Barnes and Noble 10. “Jon & Kate Plus 8” or not, his charisma captured the hearts of half a billion dollars since its release, and Those who have yet to feel the pull people everywhere, earning him a spot on a sequel is in the works. His second film, Borders of this TLC reality show about a married this countdown. “Tropic Thunder,” made $110 million at Amazon.com couple raising twins and sextuplets are 6. Miley Cyrus the box office. missing out. The kids are all adorable, It was hard to open a magazine or turn 2. Heath Ledger and the show is addicting. They make on the television without seeing or read- Though the world bid adieu to Ledger it possibly the only reality show worth ing about this teen sensation. While she in January after an accidental drug over- watching. might not appeal to our demographic, dose, 2008 was arguably one of the best 9. The cast of “High School Musical” she’s everywhere. You cannot deny that years for the actor. His turn as the Joker Have I just blown my cover? I admit she had a fantastic year (or two). in “The Dark Knight” will probably earn to following this franchise, because any 5. Neil Patrick Harris him a posthumous Academy Award. And movie involving singing and dancing He starred in this summer’s Internet make women across the nation cry all makes me all warm and fuzzy inside. sensation “Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along over again. But despite nude photo scandals and Blog” and continues to light up the screen 1. Tina Fey nose jobs, some of these actors actu- as Barney Stinson on the CBS sitcom She returned to “Saturday Night Live” ally have talent. It’s our generation’s “How I Met Your Mother.” He’s funny. with a spot on Sarah Palin impression that “Grease,” but somehow even more He can sing. He can dance. And he can made everyone lament her absence on the squeaky clean. make you love the most ridiculous wom- show. But this year, the world finally rec- 8. The cast of “Gossip Girl” anizer on TV without even trying. ognized and rewarded her for her talents. Another show about pretty people with 4. Michael Phelps She won three Emmys and the little show problems made by Josh Schwartz (“The Though swimming is not usually that could, “30 Rock,” had a spectacular OC”) has risen to the high point of popu- something associated with entertainment, season. Blk Cyan Magenta Yellow

Page 8 The Transcript Nov. 20, 2008 Opinion Election a sham Rory falls victim to mole pranks Dear Editor, a term for it so heinous to the legacies of Mark Huddleston’s bled column after column, ear that I pray not another reign at OWU was the ban- rejecting one after the other Seniors Rory McHale and Ben Goodrum, current President member of humanity should ning of student helicopters because of easily-correctable and Vice-President of WCSA, respectively, have grossly abused hear its foul annunciation: following the “great helicop- punctuation errors. their powers to change the outcome of the student body presiden- “mole-table-topping!” ter debacle” at a Delt dance Suddenly, I hear a gentle tial elections. Since the administration has failed to take action, it This malicious misrepre- party. My ‘copter is rented rapping upon the window. is important for the student body to realize what happened. sentation of modest mole man- from the Delaware historical Another mole attack?! No, it According to WCSA bylaws, Section 8b reads, “All elections ners mortified my Mormon- society, which stores a few to was merely a moldy old mole shall be conducted in accordance with election guidelines estab- sensibilities. Never before remind us of the times when with a gentle reminder for his lished by WCSA.” The Election Guidelines clearly state that all Regular readers of my col- have I been treated to such people could only get around favorite Transcript columnist receipts for money spent on the campaign must be submitted to umn must excuse the agitated disrespect from those who live in horse-drawn carriages and (outside of the sports section). the Campus Relations Chairman by 9:00 PM of Election Day. tone that the rest of this col- so far below the ground (the helicopters. He wrote with his mole finger It continues to explicitly state that if the receipts are lost, they umn shall take. I also ask you Devil himself once treated But in a rush to escape the in the fog on the window (fog, still need to submit an estimation of fair market value. Or, if no excuse the fact that I struggle me to a free round of golf on mole-people, I had to find a because, as you know, things money was spent, that they must “submit, in writing, a certifica- to catch my breath as I write his temperate winter links; a quicker route inside. That’s are getting cold outside). The tion that no goods were purchased or used.” This simple task is (for you web-cam readers). fine chap indeed. But as for when I noticed something that scribe spelled out: “Write the only condition under which a candidate is automatically dis- You see, while casually golf, let me tell you, that guy would change the way people about the moles! Let the peo- qualified, according to the Election Guidelines. strolling into the basement of spends more time in the sand look at Merrick Hall forever— ple know!” He then spelled Junior Usman Javaid, one of the four presidential candidates, Merrick Hall, the building in than David Hasselhoff!) doors! out several complaints about failed to turn in his receipts by 9:00 PM on Wednesday, Novem- which I write all my columns, My mom had mentioned Yes, it appears like every massive civil rights abuses ber 12. Javaid and his running mate, sophomore Kyle Herman, I was brutally assaulted by a murderous moles maligning other building on campus, and terrible working condi- should have been disqualified. Instead, Javaid took it upon him- rambunctious group of mole- magistrates in Middlesex, historically-preserved Mer- tions which the mole people self to appeal his disqualification to McHale and Goodrum, a people (mostly mole-men). mmmEngland, but many more rick Hall is surrounded on have been dealing with (I’ve decision that should have gone before the Judicial Committee of Several of the younger moles must be making mole-trips to almost every side by doors. declined to post them here for WCSA. He pointed out minute WCSA bylaws which weren’t fol- climbed upon my back and my magnificent Midwest! I quickly ran to the nearest stylistic reasons). lowed, thus changing Rory’s original decision into calling a redo screamed in my ear, yelling Regardless, their callous entrance, opened the door with I yelled back: “Sure, you of the elections. “war criminal!” and irresponsible behavior my swipe-card, and strolled old moldy mole, I’ll tell them. The purpose of this letter is less focused on Javaid and Her- This shocking (and untrue!) necessitated a quicker entrance on into my office (the current . . .about Mole harassment!” man, but on the gross neglect of McHale and Goodrum to hold allegation was followed by a to Merrick than I normally university administration has The sad old mole looked back up any WCSA standards and bylaws, which don’t fit their agenda more traditional mole-prank: like to take. Usually I will fly been extremely generous in with disgust. He had met his of drastically changing our student government. one mole went behind me on inside the building with my allowing a single Transcript match. And I am he. I attempted to send a campus-wide email, outlining the points his hands and knees while Ben Goodrum-powered heli- columnist to use the entirety And readers, let me tell you I’ve made above, to be sent out Tuesday morning. The email was another pushed me over the copter. You see, if you look of Merrick Hall as his office). something you didn’t know: intercepted by Jason Lamar, director of Information Services. first, causing me to lose my carefully, you’ll see Merrick Sitting with my lap- That old mole went on to Part of Jason’s job is approving these emails before they’re sent balance. Where I come from has no roof; anyone with a top (AHHHH, for so long I become the first president of out to the student body. I understand that individual students this is called “table-topping” helicopter could just ease right thought that word was labtop!) the Wesleyan Council on Stu- aren’t allowed to send out their personal opinions in a campus- someone. But the moles used in. Thankfully, one of the great on my thighs I furiously scrib- dent Affairs. wide email; otherwise, all of our email accounts would be flooded. However, the timeline of The Transcript wouldn’t have allowed me to get my message out in time. I called Lamar on Tuesday morning to see why my email hadn’t been sent out, and was both appalled and offended at O’Bryon to Christianize Mole City the response I received. Jason told me he didn’t want to argue the semantics of whether or not my email should be sent, and underground!). The Naked the Moles again, but some say I also think I will bring concluded by calling my email “horseshit.” Whether or not you Mole Rats began shaving the they won’t. Christianity to Mole City. agree with my position, I think we can collectively say it is both Moles and stealing their fur in Anyway, who cares about Many of you know that I am a unprofessional and disrespectful for any university official to call order to blend in. They then all the boring history?! My pretty big Christian and when the opinion and work of a student “horseshit.” weaseled (or Naked Mole Rat- mole suit is finally complete! I was at school I went to all of I had an interesting conversation with Rory on Tuesday morn- ted) their way into more pow- At last I will be treated as an the meetings about God and ing on the JAYwalk, which I believe sheds some light on how erful positions in the govern- equal (and maybe with more lead thrice daily prayer as well Rory has been handling, or lack there of, WCSA so far this year. Hey, it’s Jeff! Well, well, ment in order to pass legisla- respect seeing as how I’m so as the first 96 hour prayer at After reading my email, he told me that the Election Guidelines well, looks like Mr. O’Bryon tion on fur. much bigger than all the other the school. I’ve noticed these distributed to the Presidential candidates this year didn’t mention has uncovered a little Mole Well it didn’t take too long moles!). Moles are living in sin and anything about a receipt deadline. I told him that the Election history! After my last report for the Moles to catch on, let Mole said she would marry they don’t even know it! Well Guidelines, which can be found online, stated exactly what I’ve I did some research in the me tell you! The Moles and me as long as I can find a it’s about time someone told quoted earlier in the letter. Rory replied that the guidelines have Mole library on the history of Naked Mole Rats fought a respectable job, so I applied them that everything they changed this year, but haven’t been voted on and approved by the Moles and Naked Mole gruesome, horrible, bloody, for a job as a doctor. I have know is wrong and they are the full body of WCSA. I find it interesting that Rory managed Rats. It turns out that the two furry war with the Moles being high hopes for getting the job going to go to hell if they keep to change and enforce the new election guidelines WITHOUT used to be very chummy, the eventual winners and the seeing as how her father is the it up! I hope they understand the approval of the WCSA body. His simple response was, “Well very chummy indeed, but the Naked Mole Rats being driven head Mole there and we seem about Jesus Christ, if they Trevor, the world just works in magical ways, doesn’t it?” Naked Mole Rats became jeal- deeper into the earth. Some to get along just swell. Why it don’t I may just have to make ous of the Mole’s fur because Moles say that the N.M.R. was just the other day that we an example out of one of these Junior Trevor Hawley in the winter it gets cold (even will eventually rise up against played Parcheesmole! Moles. Manifest Destimole! G-20 summit a historical attempt to stop the world recession By Alexandra Panait tion beyond alleged interests. ularly government interven- immediate result of the offi- cy, with the rampant financial tered since 1999. The mea- Transcript Columnist The immediate outcome tion and market manipulation; cial state of recession from the effects forecasted to last until sures come as quick responses was a common settlement on and a 2008 dead line for an Eurozone. With an economy the third quarter of 2009. to a Europe facing an alerting On Nov. 14, the G-20 sum- the needed reforms, a collec- improved global free trade decreasing at 0.2 percent in Hungary’s case already decline in output, a minimal mit was hosted in Washing- tive approach assessed as his- agreement. the third quarter of 2008, the illustrated the worst case sce- rise in the stock markets, and ton D.C. to address the global torical by British Prime Minis- The summit marks the EU-15 have entered marked- nario of an EU member suf- property and consumption recession and restore econom- ter Gordon Brown. With more French denial of recession ly a slip side of the ongoing fering from privatization and shrinking as seen in Germa- ic growth. Whether it created than eighty percent of the and the global impact of the economic performance. The free trade. Slowing exports, ny’s case. a short term diplomatic and world economies represented credit crunch on intercon- most anticipated to be affected a strengthening dollars and a The only country showing political success or long term by both developing and devel- nected economies. Despite the of the European countries are weakening euro are overt sig- signs of expansion in the third inefficient policies, the sum- oped economies, G-20 comes lag between the economical Italy and Germany, seen as nals of low-performing econo- quarter of 2008 is France, yet mit brought the representatives as the more viable image of impact of the crisis, there is the two largest states in the mies world wide. the long term consequences of diverse economies together the world’s political and eco- no doubt over the extent and Euro zone. The downside of Nevertheless, a first mea- are likely to parallel Germa- in an effort to take measures nomical players. The sum- the dominance of negative the equation comes with Ger- sure was taken by a global ny’s economic decrease of against the economic back- mit concluded with specific economic performance world- many’s fall, a country known summit projecting common 0.5%. lash felt in every corner of the financial reforms aimed at wide. as the motor for economic economic goals. With a world surpassing world. international institutions, par- Severity and alertness are growth, now the pulling factor The European Central Bank political differences and seek- Despite social, political ticularly World Bank and the defining a recession that draws for the rest of EU members. In continues its lowering of inter- ing a common denominator to and even economical differ- International Monetary Fund; the attention and interests particular, the new comers and est rates, aiming to reduce a rising economic recession, ences, the summit demon- improvements in the transpar- of markets despite different the better economies of South- inflationary pressures as seen one can view the crisis as an strated that diversity can be ency for an increased open- degrees of economic perfor- ern Europe as claimed by Por- by the de-escalation of the oil opportunity for cooperation. overcome once a common ing to the financial conditions; mance. The Washington sum- tugal and Spain will enter a prices. Yet, prompt actions and avoid- interest is established. Russia, heightened surveillance over mit planned a second meeting severe recession. The 3.25% projection of ing delays of implementation Argentina, France, the UK, financial institutions in order to assess the short term results Thus, 2008 marks the first European interest rate is pre- and vague languages and tar- and Saudi Arabia were among to hinder high risk and low- on April 30, 2009 in London, recession the European Union dicted to follow the decreasing gets need to be considered the uncontested presences at a performance credits; increased UK. has experienced since its intro- trend, decreasing to as low as given the negative extent of meeting that proved coopera- financial regulations, partic- The summit comes as an duction of a common curren- 2%, the lowest level encoun- the current economy.

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Nov. 20, 2008 The Transcript Page 7 Bishops Sports Men’s swimmers stroke Bishops bitten by past Mount Union College Gators in overtime Sophomore quarterback Mike Fisher scored on a 23-yard run to erase a 7-0 deficit, but Allegheny kicked a field goal during the first overtime period to edge Ohio Wesleyan in North Coast Athletic Conference action on Saturday in Mead- ville, Pa. After a scoreless first half, Allegheny forced an Ohio Wes- leyan punt from deep in Bishop territory and took over on the Ohio Wesleyan 46-yard line. Gator quarterback T.J. Salopek moved the chains with a third-down completion to Brian Tamburlin, then ran for 13 yards on a third-and-7 call before Matt Cellini’s third-down carry gave the Gators a first-and- goal from the Bishop 2-yard line. On the next play, Salopek found Terry Hartford for the touchdown and a 7-0 lead. Ohio Wesleyan responded with a drive of its own, with Fisher hitting senior split end Grant Geib for 12 yards on a third-and-10 play before senior running back Kyle Adams gained 7 yards for another first down. On the next play, Fisher ran for 10 more yards and a Gator personal foul moved the ball to the Allegheny 26. Two plays later, Fisher scored from 23 yards out and senior Chris Kras converted the point after to tie the game at 7-7 with :24 left in the third quarter. Each team missed a field goal attempt for the lead during the fourth quarter. The Bishops had the first chance, with Fisher’s 38-yard run providing a first down at the Allegheny 27-yard line and senior running back Jerell Cephas picking up 3 yards on the next play. On second down, Adams was tripped up for a 5-yard loss, and Fisher’s third-down pass fell incomplete. Kras came on for a 46-yard try, which was short with 10:55 left in regulation time. Allegheny responded with a drive into Ohio Wesleyan ter- ritory, with Salopek hitting Pat Kahle for 23 yards and finding Hartford for 31 more and a first down at the Bishop 14, but senior defensive tackle Julian Strother forced a fumble by Tamburlin, which sophomore defensive tackle Taylor Smith Photo Courtesy of OWU Online recovered at the Ohio Wesleyan 9-yard line. Junior David Gatz swims in a meet last year. He set OWU records in the 100m and 200m breaststroke in 2008. Later in the quarter, after a punt from deep inside Ohio Wesleyan territory, the Gators took over at the Bishop 39-yard By Steven Ruygrok Potterton combined to win the another big moment might and continue to improve their line with 1:39 to play. Facing a fourth-and-3 from the 32-yard Transcript Reporter 400 medley relay with a time have been the sweep of the times and mark up more vic- line, Salopek hit Hartford for 10 yards, and after a pair of of 3:48.20. 200 breast stroke.” tories. incompletions and a Gator penalty, Ryan Zipf came on to try On Friday, November 14, “The key to victory was Chris said the team’s spirit “The ultimate goal for the a 44-yard field goal for the win, but his kick was wide right Ohio Wesleyan’s men’s swim either the win in the 400 med- was high after the meet, and it team is to try and place well at and the game went into overtime. team defeated Mount Union ley relay,” junior Chris Potter- was a good win to have after the conference championship Ohio Wesleyan had the ball first, but Fisher’s third-down by a final count of 136-87. ton said, “which would set the facing two tough teams in meet at the end of the year,” he pass was picked off by C.J. Bell at the 5-yard line. Junior Kevin Fahey led the tone for the rest of the meet, Denison and Wittenberg. said. “This is tough since the Allegheny picked up 9 yards on 3 rushing plays, and on way for the Bishops, winning or the 200 freestyle.” “This was also a team we NCAC is one of the best swim fourth-and-1 from the 16, Zipf’s 33-yard field goal ended the three events. He was followed Potterton said that a big lost to last year, so it felt good conferences in the nation, with game. by junior David Gatz and moment for the team came to beat them,” Potterton said. the annual national champion The Bishops marched into the Allegheny red zone during freshman Jesse Sheldon, who during the 50 meter freestyle. “Many, if not most, of the Kenyon and runner-up Deni- the first quarter, highlighted by a 12-yard Fisher run and a each won two events. “We went one, three and guys also set personal or sea- son.” 10-yard pickup by senior running back Zachary Rojek. Fisher Fahey snatched the 100 and four and had all the guys under son bests, which added to their Ohio Wesleyan’s next home hit Geib for 4 yards and a first down at the Allegheny 18, but 200 freestyles with times of 24 seconds, which is a pretty enthusiasm.” meet is not until December the drive stalled there and Kras’s 37-yard field goal attempt 50.03 and 1:49.45 respective- fast time,” Potterton said. Potterton said the team’s 13th against Wilmington. was blocked. ly. Gatz, Sheldon, Cook and “It was a close race and long-term goals are to try Freshman defensive back Eli Cowan intercepted a Salopek pass at the Ohio Wesleyan 40-yard line, ending a second- quarter Gator threat, and after an exchange of punts gave the Bishops their best field position of the day at the Allegheny NCAC soccer honors six women 45, Ohio Wesleyan picked up a first down on Fisher’s 6-yard run, but junior running back Steven Brown fumbled at the Allegheny 29-yard line. A total of six Ohio Wesleyan Universi- orable mention picks. Ohio Wesleyan defense that allowed 32 Fisher shared the Bishop rushing lead with 85 yards and a ty women’s soccer players were named to Corbett led the Bishops in scoring with goals in 19 games while compiling 5 shut- touchdown on 14 carries, and completed 6 of 10 passes for 36 the All-North Coast Athletic Conference 8 goals and 3 assists. She also led the team outs. yards. Adams also finished with 85 yards on the ground, gain- teams, it was announced Monday. with 32 shots on goal. She was a first- Krebsbach ranked third on the team in ing that in 17 carries. Brown had a team-high 4 catches for 23 Senior forward Michelle Corbett and team All-NCAC selection for the fourth scoring with 6 goals and 5 assists. yards. senior forward Allie Cozzone were named straight season. Ohio Wesleyan finished the season with Defensive standouts for Ohio Wesleyan included senior first-team All-NCAC selections; junior Cozzone ranked second on the team in a 10-6-3 record overall, and 4-2-2 in con- linebacker Tommy Saunders, who led the Bishops with 14 defender Megan Goodrich and freshman scoring with 7 goals and 4 assists. She was ference play. The Bishops finished fifth in tackles; senior defensive end Britan Tolliver, whose 9 tackles midfielder Makinzie Krebsbach were close behind in shots on goal with 30 at- the NCAC championship race. Their sea- included 4 sacks, with 2 of those coming on third down to end second-team all-conference choices; and tempts. She was a second-team all-confer- son ended without a berth in the NCAC Allegheny drives; senior linebacker Matt Weisman, who had sophomore defender Victoria King and ju- ence pick in 2007, 2006 and 2005. tournament after being beaten 2-1 by Earl- 9 stops, including 1 for loss; and Strother, who made 8 tack- nior defender Carolyn Tallman were hon- Goodrich, King and Tallman led an ham on November 1. les, including 2 for loss, and forced a fumble. Swim team looks to compete in the NCAA’s toughest conference By Clay Davis to get to nationals and have a and will instead look at other come out of this meet.” especially when exam time notizing.” Transcript Reporter bunch on the team go there,” critical meets, particularly the While the team hopes for rolls around. Still, the Bishops Fahey also believes that the Fahey said. “I think that is a Washington [Mo.] Invitation- athletic success this year, it is are seeking to face the chal- conditions of Pfeiffer Natato- With the NCAC as one of realistic possibility.” al. also seeking to continue aca- lenges head on, both from the rium, the home for the swim- the toughest conferences for Because the NCAC is so The event in Missouri demic excellence. athletic and academic stand- mers, has been getting old. swimming, the Ohio Wes- competitive, the Bishops are is expected to be extremely Last year, men’s swimming points. As a result, it becomes a less leyan men’s team is focused hoping to shine a light on the competitive, and according to received the Strimer Cup, “We want to do well; we attractive spot for the univer- on being competitive at indi- team’s athleticism in individ- Fahey, is the first real event which is awarded to the sports are after personal bests and sity; in particular, students. vidual meets where swimmers ual meets. where individuals will start to team at OWU with the highest overall time drops, but we “Pfeiffer Natatorium have a legitimate shot at quali- The big win on Friday qualify for nationals. GPA. have two goals that don’t has been around for at least fying for nationals, not neces- night against Mount Union, “St. Louis will be a big “One of our major team occur in the water,” senior fifty years, and other teams sarily winning the conference a team that Fahey believes challenge,” Fahey said. “It goals is to have a 3.5 GPA or Brian Fahey explained. “We call this pool the puddle due championship. is very similar to OWU, was is similar to conference; it is higher,” Gatz said. “We need want to maintain the highest to its age,” Fahey said. “As a “As a team, we are not critical, because it highlighted very competitive, and DI and to strive for balancing the GPA on campus and improve result, the administration does overly concerned about the the difference between last DII teams are included…there classroom work and the pool.” in our national rankings.” not like to advertise this pool, place in conference,” junior year’s Bishops and this year’s are a lot of good things that That balance is also tricky, Though there are plenty so these are the more likely David Gatz said. “The NCAC, Bishops. of challenges for the Bishops reasons that few people have at least swimming-wise, is the Last year, OWU lost to “We want to do well; we are athletically and academically, heard about the swim team.” toughest in the NCAA.” Mount Union by 25 points. maybe the biggest challenge is There has been progress in Last year, Gatz was the This year, OWU turned it after personal bests and over- winning over fan support and recognizing the sport, accord- only member of the men’s around and defeated Mount getting the campus enthusias- ing to Gatz. A big reason for swim team to qualify for Union by almost 50. all time drops, but we have tic about the swim team. For that is the success of Michael nationals, making it in the 100 “Beating Mount Union by Brian Fahey, it is understand- Phelps; however, Gatz sees and 200-yard breaststrokes. a lot was a good turnaround two goals that don’t occur in able why many are unable to the atmosphere of the sport as But with the talent level on because it was close last year,” get completely excited about a reason many people are get- the current Bishops’ roster, Fahey said. “It is equivalent to the water,” senior Brian Fahey swimming compared to other ting excited. there is no reason to think a 1-0 win in soccer, then a 3-0 explained. “We want to main- sports. “It is an intensely competi- that he will be the only men’s turnaround.” “Swimming is not a contact tive atmosphere, and it can get swimmer representing OWU Like Gatz, Fahey sees the tain the highest GPA on campus sport like football, soccer or out of control in there,” Gatz at nationals this year, junior NCAC as a tough conference basketball,” Fahey said. “All replied. “I would encourage Kevin Fahey said. meet. and improve in our national rank- you see are people going back people to come to at least one “Personally, I would like That is why the team will and forth in a pool. During the meet.” not be focused on one meet, ings.” distance events, it can be hyp- name page# date Blk Cyan Magenta Yellow Page 8 The Transcript Nov. 20, 2008 Bishops Sports Men’s soccer win first Ohio sports have “Secret Stuff” two in NCAA’s, advance And we don’t mean anabolic steroids By Colin Magruder After such a great run, OSU Transcript Reporter came up short again in losing 85-74 to Florida. The men’s soccer team Last year in Major League entered the NCAA tournament Baseball, the Cleveland Indi- with a matchup against first- ans caught the fever and played time tourney team Susque- to a league tying best record of hanna. For the Bishops, it was 96-66. They then had enough their 31st tournament appear- in them to get one win away ance under head coach Jay from returning to the World Martin. Series. The Bishops had a number There’s something in the The Boston Red Sox won of good opportunities early on, water in Ohio. It hasn’t always the next three games and Indi- but could not convert on shots been there, and it seems to ans’ fans were left shaking from freshman forward Matt have appeared in great amounts their heads in disbelief. Bonfini and sophomore mid- over the last couple of years. LeBron James sparked his fielder Ryan Harmanis. At the It is unrecognizable and team, the Cleveland Cava- end of the half, the teams were hard to characterize, but it liers, to play inspired in the scoreless, but the Bishops led could be called “Ohio’s Secret NBA Playoffs in 2007 as they the shot margin by a tally of Stuff.” It gives both collegiate beat the Wizards and the Nets. 9-2. and professional sports teams Then, in the Eastern Confer- Susquehanna came out in the state to play well for a ence Finals, James took his of the half firing shots early; little while, but then it wears team on his back to beat the however, Bishops keeper off in a championship game. Detroit Pistons in six games. Richard Ott was able to save It is just like “Michael’s Facing the San Antonio both opportunities from the Secret Stuff” in the movie Spurs in the NBA Finals the Crusaders. A few minutes Space Jam. The Looney Tunes secret stuff wore off and Tim later, Harmanis had an oppor- drink some of this stuff, play Duncan’s team swept away the tunity for a header that saw well for a while, and then it hopes of a championship in the opposing keeper, B.J. Mer- “wears off.” They realize it’s Cleveland. riam, stretch out and punch it just water and have to go on. But the ability to play over the crossbar, preserving “Ohio’s Secret Stuff” well enough to have a shot the tie. doesn’t seem to affect every at a championship also has The rest of the second half part of the state and appears extended itself to the semi-pro- went much of the same way to have escaped Cincinnati. fessional ranks of Arena Foot- for OWU, who could not man- Cincinnati is like Daffy Duck ball. The mediocre Colum- age to get the ball into the net. in that they don’t get a single bus Destroyers snuck into the “We were not our usual drop of the liquid motivator. playoffs last season and won selves; we were tense and The Cincinnati Reds have three games to get to Arena tight,” Martin said. By the end only had three winning seasons Bowl XXI. Failure fell on the of regulation, the game was in the last fifteen years with Destroyers too when they were still at a scoreless tie stand- the last one being in 2000. In put down by 22 points. still, despite OWU outshoot- the last 18 years, the Cincin- Now in the late months of ing Susquehanna by a 28-15 nati Bengals only have a single 2008, “Ohio’s Secret Stuff” total. season where they finished seems to have been put into the The teams went into the above .500. water supply of another team first overtime, and neither was Photo courtesy of OWU online While Cincinnati may not in another sport. After putting able to manufacture opportu- Freshman Matt Bonfini shoots against Carnegie Melon en route to a 3-0 victory. have been affected, Ohio’s out the flames of the Chicago nities to close out the golden Secret Stuff has reached other Fire, the Columbus Crew have goal for the win. major cities like Columbus made it all the way to the MLS The second overtime saw which was apparent early on; the half. playing well and has improved there were very few scoring The second half saw more greatly since the start of the and Cleveland. Cup. more good shots, but none The Ohio State Buckeyes This Sunday they’ll take on went in. When every sign opportunities coming from opportunities, and the OWU season. either side. Unlike the last defense stifled any Tartan “He has become a com- played a perfect regular sea- the New York Red Bulls. Both was pointing to a penalty son in 2006 and continued it of these clubs have waited 13 kick shootout for the second game, however, the Bishops attack that came their way. petitor; he fights, works hard were able to capitalize on their “The defense has been and is confident,” Martin up through the opening kick- years for a championship and straight home game, Bonfini off of the 2007 BCS National one will realize that dream this stepped up. With two seconds opportunities. great,” Martin said. “(The said. “He may be one of the Just twenty minutes into team) is playing well and with most improved players on the Championship game. Then weekend. The Crew is favored left on the clock, Bonfini fired Ted Ginn Jr. was jumped on to win but the Red Bulls won a shot from the left side of the the game, sophomore Tyler enthusiasm and energy. They team.” Wall passed the ball to Bon- are having fun.” With the win, OWU trav- and the Gators jumped on the the season series 2-1. penalty area, putting the ball Buckeyes 41-14. So, the world will see if into the upper 90 for a mag- fini, who was able to pick up It was a spectacular finish els to Philadelphia to take on where he left off the previous for the Bishops, considering top-ranked Trinity of Texas The following year, Ohio the Columbus Crew will be nificent Bishop game-winner. State football was propelled just another Ohio team to The hard 1-0 victory on night, putting the ball into the the harsh weather circum- in what will be a challenging back of the net to put OWU up stances, which they overcame game. The two will play at to the title game again, only have championship aspira- Friday night propelled the to get pounced on by the LSU tions dashed in the big game. Bishops into a Saturday night 1-0 early-on. to play their best game of the Swarthmore on Saturday. Later in the half, the Bish- season. “Both teams match up Tigers: 38-24. Here’s to hoping that they take meeting with Carnegie Mel- The football program passed another swig of “Ohio’s Secret lon, a team which boasted only ops again made good work of “I have coached 696 games well,” Martin said. “We will their chances and the condi- here, and this was one of the use the outside midfielder some of the secret stuff to the Stuff” and it will be enough for two losses during the year, and basketball team, and it helped a victory. had only allowed 12 goals all tions, when midfielder Phil top five we have ever played,” more with our speed there. Serfaty got to a ball that Martin said. “It was a gratify- The fact that we are playing a pair of Indiana freshmen take If not, here’s to hoping Bill season. the team all the way to a 35-4 Murray will be around to save After a full day of rain, deflected off the goalie’s wet ing situation.” on field turf. ... It’s mental glove and scored to put the Martin also praised Ott’s now, and we have to play our record, through March Mad- the day in the waning moments the field at Roy Rike was not ness and to the championship. of the contest. exactly in the best condition, home side up 2-0 going into play at keeper, saying he is best.” Women’s track team prepares for “three-peat” By Josh Powers they are setting the bar high as they look at upcoming meets. Transcript Reporter “My individual goals are to place in the top five at the NCAC Conference meet in the mile. I want to have the best season pos- After winning the NCAC conference championship for the sible since it is my last year running track,” Sloboda said. past two years, the Lady Bishops track team looks to defend its The team has been working hard on an off the track in pre- title by winning a third consecutive conference championship. paring to defend their title. “Our main preseason goal is to win conference, and I truly “This includes running, lifting, and working on technique for believe we have the ability and potential to do so,” senior Cait- field events,” Chesnut said. “The final and most crucial part of lin Chesnut said. putting together the best possible team and winning conference “However, I think the big thing is to have a season we can is to support and encourage we give each other throughout the look back on and be proud of. This means putting in hard work, work and at meets, so that each individual can truly believe they getting good results (great performances), and having fun. Being are capable of performing at high levels. an athlete isn’t about the standing of the team at the end of the “You do have to believe in your ability and have confidence season. It’s about the day-to-day experience. That’s what we’ll in yourself in order to achieve your goals.” remember years from now, so we want to make those memories The team is still young with only five seniors on the team but good ones,” the seniors bring a lot of leadership and experience. In order for the team to win a third consecutive title, every- “We are relatively young, but we have an exceptional group one has to perform to their potential. of seniors who will lead,” head coach Kris Boey said. “I think being conference champs means making each event “Everyone in the program has a role and many of last year’s as competitive as possible. The coaches have done a good job freshmen contributed greatly and gained experience in big meet recruiting quality athletes in many different event areas, so now situations. This will allow the current freshmen to grow and we must each put in the daily work to be as good as possible at compete with less pressure placed on them.” our own events,” Chesnut said. The seniors are ready to step in and take the role of captain Senior Valerie Sloboda agrees and thinks members need to and become bigger leaders on the team. show their capabilities to other teams early and have full support “I want to continue to use my role as a leader on the team of their teammates. to help set a positive tone for the season and unite the team “In order to defend our title, we need to set a precedent at the towards a common purpose,” Chesnut said. first few meets in order to show other teams we are a difficult The team has a lot of experience and a lot of room for the team to beat,” Sloboda said. freshmen to show what they can do. “As a team, we will have to be supportive of one another and “This year we have five seniors on the girl’s side. We do have encourage each other so that individual gains will result in a col- a lot of experience overall as a team, which is an advantage for lective victory.” us. But we also have a lot of newcomers ready to show off their Photo courtesy of OWU Online Each member of the team has different preseason goals, but talents as well,” Sloboda said. Ashley Britton competes in the hurdles last year.