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“News is something somebody doesn’t want printed; all else is advertising.” WWooster, Ohio V thewoostervoice.spaces.wooster.edu - William Randolph Hearst Inside Story of the Week College re- Viewpoints | 3 sponds to Alum Cullen Dolson pens letter to the edi- Lori Makin-Byrd appoint- recent fed- tor concerning the Liv- ing Wage Campaign ed as Title IX Coordinator eral actions She will begin on March 27 of this semester, succeeding Reaffirms commitment to affected Secretary of the College Angela Johnston College students Caren Holmes Staff Writer Features | 4 The College made a statement Daniel Sweat ’19 on Feb. 22 in a campus-wide email covers the 4 Paws in response to recent federal ac- for Ability pro- tions including federal guidance to gram’s service dogs remove protections for transgender students under Title IX and detailed guidance for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding heightened immigration enforcement. In his campus-wide email, Dean of Students Scott Brown expressed concern for students whose live- lihood may be threatened under current federal administrative uncertainty. He highlighted campus resources and personnel available A&E | 5 & 6 to support students during this time Waverly Hart ’20 pre- of political unease. Melissa Chesanko, director of views the upcoming sexuality and gender inclusion in theater production the Center for Diversity and Inclu- Almost, Maine sion (CDI) explains that the federal Above, Makin-Byrd was chosen from a pool of about 30 candidates. Her experience includes changes surrounding transgender serving as Title IX coordinator at Eckerd College (Photo courtesy of Wooster.edu). student rights are not founded in new legislative measures but in Brandon Bell Makin-Byrd said that her she assumed her position, changes to guidance regarding in- Staff Writer first priority as coordinator she also said she wanted to terpretations of Title IX policy. would be to listen to and open work to make policies on While federal guidance surround- Lori Makin-Byrd, current- dialogue between students, fac- sexual violence more trans- ing trans inclusion in Title IX non- ly the Title IX coordinator ulty, staff and administration parent and consistent, and discrimination policy remains uncer- at Eckerd College in Florida, on the issue of power-based that she would also try to tain, Chesanko highlights internal will become Wooster’s first personal violence. She said that expand prevention efforts. policies at The College of Wooster, Sports | 7 full-time Title IX coordina- through these conversations, “It sounds like there’s good which include gender, gender iden- tor and director of sexual members of all groups could education and prevention tity and gender expression within Sam Kuhn ’18 discuss- violence prevention and re- come to fully understand the that is already occurring at non-discrimination standards. She es men’s basketball’s sponse on March 27. She will campus culture they are trying the College through a vari- encourages Wooster students to championship run in assume the role of coordina- to change. ety of sources,” Makin-Byrd continue self-education surrounding NCAC tournament tor from Angela Johnston, “I’ve learned a lot from my said. “I’d like to see if there discriminatory legislation as well as who will remain secretary work at Eckerd, but one of the are any gaps in that educa- to advocate “to local and state gov- of the College and chief of most valuable lessons is the tion and work to fill [them] ernment to begin including sexual staff in the president’s office. importance of understanding in comprehensive ways.” orientation and gender identity in Event of the Week Makin-Byrd was chosen institutional culture,” Makin- President Sarah Bolton non-discrimination policies, as these from around thirty candi- Byrd said. praised Makin-Byrd and are not a part of Ohio law.” Almost, Maine dates who submitted applica- “I think hearing different also supported her plans to In other terms, while federal tions for the position. These voices and enlisting their ex- review and expand preven- mandates may not outline anti-dis- March 3-4 applications were reviewed perience and assistance is how tion programs. crimination protections on the basis 7:30 p.m. by a selection committee culture changes.” “Her deep experience in of gender identity and expression, Freedlander that included two students While she said she would this work and her commit- allies are encouraged to advocate for Theatre — Tiffany Trunk ’17 and have a better idea of the specif- these policies on a more local level. Patrick Mohorcic ’18. ic actions she would take once Continued on page 2 Both Chesanko and Brown highlighted the efforts of the school to increase awareness about issues af- fecting trans and non-binary per- sons and to provide support for gen- CC begins review of Phi Omega Sigma charter der diverse students. we’ve been engaging with to discussion. Any other docu- members of the Omega orga- CDI is offering a trans and non- Meg Itoh each other and with the cam- mentation would have to be re- nization. Security and Protec- binary support group for students Viewpoints Editor pus community to create a quested into evidence for a later tive Services (SPS) launched a who wish to participate in dialogue strong review process that CC meeting. full investigation, due to a re- about these issues within the trans Campus Council (CC) held could be used in the future.” “This is an attempt to find quest from Jess Ettell, director and non-binary community. In addi- a public meeting on Feb. 23. The meeting looked at in- more information and under- of student rights and respon- tion, Chesanko, as a part of CDI, is The meeting started with Jack formation presented to CC stand the organization, where sibilities. facilitating Safe Zone programming Johanning ’17, chair of CC, by Omega and other mem- they are now relative to where Ettell said that the investiga- which is open to students, staff and outlining the process under tion did not find enough infor- faculty and is designed to increase which the Phi Omega Sigma mation to charge current stu- understanding of gender and sex- (“Omega”) charter review was This is an attempt to find more dents for the chant evidenced ual diversity. initiated. in the video. “The group did Additionally, Brown detailed in According to Johanning, “information and understand the disclose to us that they had a separate correspondence, that the Heather Smith ’17, gender/sex- organization, where they are now alumni on campus, and alumni College is working to provide addi- ual diversity representative of were participating in chanting tional all-gender bathrooms for stu- CC, had asked what was done relative to where they were previ- things but none of them knew dents in existing facilities, “as we are relative to the Omega charter the chants and were actually able.” However, he did not specify on Dec. 8. CC then learned that ously, making information clear to confused by it,” she said. “The where or when the expansion of all the suspension was lifted in Oc- the public.” president of Omega shared gender bathrooms would take place. tober. There was concern ex- with me that at that point they Brown expressed that admin- pressed over the matter, which -Jack Johanning ’17 were at an impassive ‘let’s just istrators and members of CDI led to CC’s decision to look fur- get through with this’ […] be- are monitoring federal legislative ther into the matter throughout cause there were over 20 alumni changes closely. He explained that in the semester. bers of the campus commu- they were previously, making present on campus,” she said. the wake of political uncertainty the “We never actually had a nity. Johanning clarified that information clear to the public,” Cole Buehler ’17, president College “will not waiver in our dedi- solid process in place for this,” a private wiki page had been said Johanning. of Omega, expressed sympathy cation to supporting trans students,. said Johanning, referring to established for members of One piece of evidence dis- with victims of the Dec. 12 in- We will keep moving in a positive the power CC holds over the Omega and CC to review any cussed was a video taken on cident, which led to the suspen- direction and add in a greater level review process of charters evidence, and that all evidence the residential quad of alleged sion of the fraternity by Presi- of communication as it is more im- and chartered organizations. added to that page prior to alumni leading a chant during portant than ever for students to see “[Over} the past five weeks, Tuesday at noon was open the pledging process for new Continued on page 2 transparency in our actions.” Friday, Voice Section Editors: March 3 Janel England 2 News Mackenzie Clark SECURITY BRIEFS Title IX cont. ber of k(no)w who attended all ministrative responsibilities re- Makin-Byrd’s position would three of the meetings, agreed lated to her role as coordinator. not carry such additional re- INFORMATION ment to the safety and well-be- that Makin-Byrd was the best She said she felt that Johnston, sponsibilities. ing of students will make her a candidate for students. outgoing Title IX coordinator, “[The position] does not terrific addition to our commu- “She was the only trauma- and Jess Ettell, the deputy co- have additional responsibilities 2/21 — 12:30 p.m. nity,” Bolton said. informed candidate who was ordinator, had both been bur- beyond sexual violence preven- Kauke Hall The appointment of a full- experienced in procedural dened with too many additional tion and response as laid out Witness reported time coordinator was one of processes of investigations,” administrative roles. under Title IX,” Bolton said. display case tampered the key goals that Bolton, who Trunk also said she hoped with herself worked on the issue of that there would be action on sexual assault at Williams Col- She was the only trauma-in- the monthly sexual assault no- ALCOHOL lege, outlined in a campus email “ tification system k(no)w pro- at the start of her presidency formed candidate who was experi- posed in November. 2/26 — 12:06 a.m. last August. enced in procedural processes of Although a timely warning Gault Schoolhouse In addition to having rep- email was sent out in January, Suspect, 18, admitted resentation on the selection investigation. [She was] receptive Trunk said that this email was to drinking, taken to committee, the general student not related to their proposed body had the opportunity to in- towards student involvement in system or the one that Scott Longbrake Wellness teract with the candidates, in- holding institutions accountable.” Brown, dean of students, said Center cluding Makin-Byrd, through a would be piloted in “some form” series of open meetings. -Colleen Gilfether ’18 this semester. VANDALISM Trunk, president of k(no)w In terms of advice for the and one of the members of the new coordinator, Trunk said 2/26 — 7:23 a.m. selection committee, said that she hoped Makin-Byrd would Andrews Hall Makin-Byrd was the clear fa- Gilfether said. “[She was] re- “The Title IX position is not follow through with her plans Witness reported vorite not only of student lead- ceptive towards student in- one that really should be wear- to bring students, faculty, staff broken bathroom stall ers, but also the students who volvement in holding institu- ing all the hats that [the Col- and administration together on door attended the open meetings. tions accountable.” lege] placed on Angela,” she the issue of sexual violence. She said that she’d received Trunk also shared several said, referencing the multiple “I think clear and honest DRUG INCIDENT messages from these students concerns and pieces of advice offices to which Johnston had communication is important strongly praising Makin-Byrd for Makin-Byrd. In particular, been assigned. and [is not] too far-fetched for over the other candidates. she highlighted her concern Responding to this issue, her qualifications and abilities,” 2/21 — 8:50 p.m. Colleen Gilfether ’18, a me- that Makin-Byrd only hold ad- President Bolton affirmed that Trunk said. Kenarden Lodge Suspect admitted to possession of drugs Campus Council cont. ing next to the O.A.T.s.” who was not able to participate Tuesday were the only ones be- and paraphernalia, Buehler emphasized that one due to personal reasons. ing discussed at that time. witness present at dent Georgia Nugent in the fall of Omega’s largest problems A topic introduced to discus- Numerous members of the incident of 2015. “I’ve said this numer- was living next to a group sion, once the floor was opened community that were present ous amount of times that we are such as O.A.T. — an organiza- for questions, was a letter at the meeting, including Coun- 2/24 — 12:16 a.m. very sympathetic towards any- tion unsanctioned by the Col- penned by the Omega organiza- cilors Griffith and Smith, ex- Douglass Hall one who is a victim of anything lege — which led to any events tion to CC, sent the night before pressed concern at the lack of Two suspects admitted period [.…] Specifically in the happening within the general this meeting was to be held. a public statement by Omega comments of The Wooster Voice area being misconceived to be “Your constitution states denouncing sexual assault. to possession and use article, people are upset that I under the responsibility of that you honor honesty and “I’ve seen nothing from the said it did not happen. What did the Omega organization. As a trust and cooperation. How- Omegas disseminated to the 2/26 — 2:13 a.m. not happen was the fraternity result, Omega members have ever, there is a preponderance entire student body saying ‘we Avery House did not get together and say, since moved out of their house of evidence that has been pre- condemn these actions, we take Six suspects involved in ‘we’re going to buy roofies and on Spink Street. sented that you are most likely responsibility and we’re work- incident, three admitted drug people,’” he said. When asked about rumors involved in or have some re- ing hard to fix these. This is not to possession of drugs However, Buehler did ac- that Omega has a new house on lationship with the drugging a reflection of who we are; this and paraphernalia, one knowledge that there was a the corner of Washington and of students at the College in is an isolated incident.’ I’ve seen admitted to use, two party that weekend held over University, leadership of the 2015,” said Smith. “In addition, nothing like that,” said Griffith. suspects let others into reading days. He also noted fraternity, both Buehler and up- the letter that you sent to CC Buehler explained that im- house and were aware that the night “did seem weird coming president Lewis Hibbs last night did not display trust mediately following the suspen- […] something definitely did ’18, said these rumors were in the system or cooperation sion, Omega members were not of drug use happen.” But Buehler claimed, false, denying connections be- with the process thus far. How allowed to meet, which contrib- “there were no sexual assaults tween the house and fraternity. do you respond to that?” uted to the lack of a statement. THEFT that night.” In addition, Omega has now Jordan Griffith ’19, at-large Hibbs added that as Omega Smith questioned Buehler’s found a new faculty advisor in representative of CC, also began to rebuild last semester, 2/24 — 12:06 p.m. statement regarding sympa- they instead chose to focus on Iceman House thy toward victims who were We’ve seen nothing from the moving forward and ensuring Victim reported drugged that night. “If that’s that such an incident would nev- backpack taken true, then why did you allow your “Omegas disseminated to the entire er happen again. He also stated alleged alumni to shout misogy- student body saying ‘we condemn that the Omegas will be making DISORDERLY nistic and homophobic things in a public statement condemning the middle of the quad? Do you these actions, we take responsibil- these actions in the future. 2/25 — 3:20 a.m. associate yourselves with your While much of the meet- alumni? Did you try to tell them ity and we’re working hard to fix ing was centered on discussing SPS Office not to do that? Why didn’t you these. This is not a reflection of evidence against Omega, there Suspect had wallet with stop them?” were voices from the crowd that fake ID, witness turned When asked for clarification who we are; this is an isolated inci- pleaded members of CC to con- in wallet about what statements specifi- sider a different perspective. cally were misogynistic or ho- dent.’ I’ve seen nothing like that.” “Even to this day, their house FIRE ALARM mophobic, Smith said, “They say -Jordan Griffith ’19, or wherever they are is the only ‘we hate those fucking queers.’” place I feel comfortable drink- 2/21 — 2:58 p.m. “I don’t believe the word was at-large representative ing any alcohol because I trust Scovel Hall ‘queers’,” said Buehler. “I don’t them,” said Hannah Huston Suspect using shop-vac know the whole chant. I remem- ’17. She expressed concern that caused alarm ber at the time thinking the Pamela Rose, director of the questioned the letter. “So you members of Omega have had word was ‘beers’ or something learning center. “This frater- have been party to this pro- their “name just run into the else […] I have not heard those nity is made up of football and cess throughout the creation ground” because their organi- 2/26 — 12:44 p.m. chants during my four years of lacrosse kids for the majority of this process itself. We have zation was the only one listed Gault Schoolhouse being here.” of it, and she has individually respected your request to the night of the drugging inci- Pull station pulled However, Johanning main- seen all these kids before being push the timeline back, while dent on Dec. 12. tained that the chant says “We our faculty advisor. So not only still balancing the interest of “Of course you would think, hate those fucking queers” and has she seen kids in the library the student body in mind,” he that they’re the only ones to Want to offered to play the video for all walk by and ask about grades, said. “Can you explain why blame if they’re the only ones disprove those present at the meeting. but she is more on top of who you thought it was appropri- being offered as someone who Buehler said it was difficult the fraternity is and who is in ate, why it was the most effec- could do it,” she said. alternative facts? to stop the alumni from leading it,” said Buehler. tive way to send a letter casting The Omega leadership was the offensive chant. “It’s hard to Rose will be retiring at the doubt over the entire process to worried for the future, specifi- Come write for the news talk to someone who is four years end of the 2016-17 academic which you were a party to, the cally that their organization older than you and in the exact year. However, Buehler clarified night before this event was go- has the potential to perma- section! same shoes I was, to tell them that Omega has been working ing to take place?” nently lose their charter. “I feel For more information what to do and have authority with her to create a potential Hibbs responded that while if this group would become un- over them,” he said. “I’m not say- list of faculty advisors for fu- trust is an important value to recognized, we don’t want that contact section ing I didn’t do the best I could.” ture years. Omega, there has been a lack to happen. And I don’t think He said Omega later held a Buehler also detailed Ome- of transparency throughout other people would want that editors Janel England and meeting with new members, ga’s efforts to commit to a ser- this process with CC, which has to happen, because look at the Mackenzie Clark, at explaining that those chants vice program either with the broken down that trust. O.A.T.s. Do we want another were unacceptable and never to police or veterans because this “We’ve been left in the dark fraternity like that? They have [email protected] be repeated. was a field where members all about several things, specifi- a terrible reputation. There’s Buehler made a statement fo- had a passion for service. cally about documents,” he said. no rules and regulations,” said and cused on what changes the orga- Buehler also explained new “If we didn’t send that letter, Buehler. [email protected]. nization has implemented. “Last implementations and up- [the documents] would have When asked if his statement year the leadership was not to dates of their constitution. been discussed today, which insinuated that if their charter the standard that it should be in He stressed that members of were uploaded quite literally was revoked, the Omega fra- our organization. It was some- Omega had undergone Train- last night giving us no time to ternity would be going under- While we strive to achieve thing that lacked and was a ing for Intervention Proce- review the documents and have ground, Hibbs said that they excellence every week, we, major problem with everything dureS (T.I.P.S.) training, which an answer for you.” would follow protocol and dis- too, sometimes fall short. that happened,” he said. “The was completed within one Johanning then repeated his band, but “there are 22 mem- Please send your corrections first action that I have decided week of new members being statements from earlier in the bers in our group. We can’t to [email protected] or to take becoming president was initiated into the group, with meeting, in which he said docu- control what they do after [email protected]. to step away from our house be- the exception of one person ments that were put up prior to [CC] break[s] us up.” Section Editors: Friday, Meg Itoh Voice March 3 Coral Ciupak Viewpoints 3

The Wooster Voice Letter to the Editor: The Living Wage is a worthwhile campaign The College of Wooster’s Student Newspaper Since 1883 Published Weekly on Fridays Last week, a truly lovely ar- of the hegemonic group. on by the work we do, we ab- Editors in Chief: ticle about the current state However, our truly fearless solutely have to find room for of the Living Wage Campaign leader, Kristen Estabrook, put real rejoicing. Mariah Joyce Jared Berg at Wooster was featured in a in countless hours working from Make time during meetings Viewpoint from The Wooster every angle of the problem at for games or story telling. Find Editorial Board: Voice. hand. She researched extensively separate meeting times for par- I cannot express to all of you as to how best address the prob- ties and non-social justice re- Mackenzie Clark: News Editor Daniel Sweat: Features Editor still fighting the good fight (in lem of wage inequality on our lated activities. Create actions Janel England: News Editor Sally Kershner: Features Editor all realms of social justice is- campus. that are, themselves, exhibi- Coral Ciupak: Viewpoints Editor Aleksi Pelkonen: Sports Editor sues on campus) how much I She lost more sleep than any tions of resistance based in joy. Meg Itoh: Viewpoints Editor Megan Zerrer: Sports Editor sincerely appreciate what you human probably should simply Recently, COSECHA, a do and who you are. Before I go because her heart was too big to group that organizes to pro- Robert Dinkins, Jr.: A&E Editor Shoshana Rice: Photo Editor any further, let me be explicit hold the pain of the workers she tect and support immigrants Katie Cameron:A&E Editor about one thing: the world is came to know so well. We would in the United States, used a better because of each and ev- be remiss not to include her in “Salsa Shutdown” in Boston to ery one of you. the history of the movement. protest against various large Jordan Griffith: Chief Copy Editor Ian Mundy: Copy Editor In this brief response to Additionally, one thing that corporations that fall under Lily Iserson: Chief Copy Editor Sana Fikse: Copy Editor last week’s Viewpoint I want the Living Wage Campaign did the current Migrant Boycott. to 1) offer an addendum as to so well was to delegate roles It was incredibly effective and Theresa Dunne: Chief Copy Editor Roger An: Copy Editor the prominent players in the and responsibilities extensively. undeniably fun. Warren Lewis: Business Manager movement who graduated last Therefore, many people played Soon enough, the love that spring and 2) offer some advice prominent roles. It would be we create in our own commu- as to how best to form and keep nearly impossible to name them nities of resistance will exceed All materials published herein are property of The Wooster a movement alive in the con- all here. A fair amount of those our own capacity and will spill Voice and cannot be reproduced without written consent of the stant rotating communities of hard workers were seniors, but over to the rest of the world. editors. The Voice can be contacted by mail at 1189 Beall Avenue a four year college. so many more were passionate More people will join in the (C-3187), Wooster, OH, 44691, or by phone at (330) 263-2598. Emails can be sent to the editor at [email protected]. First, I want to be open and underclasswomen and men who movement and it can exist honest with my concern as to continue to push for justice for across time, even after leaders why I am so often acknowl- our workers. graduate. Disclaimer: The aim of the Viewpoints section is edged as a principle leader in Next, I want to offer some, Bring people in with as many the movement. While I did play perhaps unexpected, advice not shouts of joy as there are to provide our readers with a view of the diverse an important role, I was abso- only to the Living Wage Cam- shouts of anguish. The two and varying opinions that make up the campus lutely not a linchpin as often paign but to any student orga- live in beautiful paradox. portrayed. nizing group on campus: Be joy- Again, please continue the community. The views and opinions expressed I believe that, unfortunately, ful. Experience joy pretty much good fight. Bring joy to your here are those of the individual authors and not my being a straight, white, anytime you assemble as a team. work. We need it now more male accounted for much of my One thing that allowed us to than ever. Peace and power, necessarily of The Wooster Voice. We do not cen- public acclamation. The powers be a strong community was our friends. sor viewpoints on the basis of the opinions they that be (Trustees) had an easier ability to come together and time listening to what I had to laugh and smile. In the face of a Cullen Dolson, an alumnus of the express; this means that we will occasionally print say as I mirrored many of their nearly constant battery of frus- College, is a Contributing Writer viewpoints that some readers find offensive. We own experiences as members trations and anxieties brought for the Voice. welcome responses to viewpoints but ask readers to recognize that these views are not necessarily Importance of voting in the CC election our own. The future of student-led poli- making bodies on any college cam- holding SGA seats. These candidates cymaking is at stake, along with pus. The far-reaching impact that include Jordan Griffith ’19, Eric Gu- responsible and efficient policymak- this body has on the student body, berman ’19, Isaac Forman Weiss ’20, ing during the along with its fragility in the hands and myself for the at-large seats, and Redefine the idea of self-care 2017-2018 of the Trustees, makes this election Marina Dias Lucena Adams ’19, both As the notions of feminism, mental denly seen as this shiny new concept, term. crucial. Kiley Kinnard ’18 and Vrinda Trive- health and political activism become and because we live in a profit-driven The vote When you vote, you’ll select four di ’18, Cameron Steckbeck ’19, Ethan increasingly destigmatized and “main- capitalist world, the way that self-care is coming up at-large candidates and one issue Barham ’18 and Abby Donohue ’20 stream” society is being marketed to people as a “luxu- soon — begin- seat candidate for each seat. All nine for the International Diversity, Gen- has begun (I ry” is actually quite harmful. ning March 1 Council seats are contested, with der and Sexual Diversity, Service think) recogniz- Self-care, as it is presented to young Nick Shiach and concluding over 20 candidates total. and Civic Engagement, Racial and ing the impor- women on Instagram, Tumblr, etc., March 3 at 4:30 p.m. — and to en- After attending both candidate fo- Ethnic Diversity and Selective Or- tance of having typically involves engaging in some courage you to participate, I’ll first rums and being an at-large candidate ganizations issue seats, respectively. a diverse range form of rest and relaxation, which is explain what Campus Council is, and myself, I’ve found that candidates Equipped with a clear understand- of voices speak not a bad thing at all. then make a case for nine specific fall into two groups: 1) Those run- ing of Campus Council’s role and a Vrinda Trivedi about their needs However, they present rest as some- candidates. ning exclusively to protect Greek wide array of specific policy propos- and concerns. thing that can be achieved through Campus Council was created by groups or for another specific or als, we are prepared to represent the However, with the much needed dis- material goods, especially luxuries. the Board of Trustees as a poli- narrow issue, and 2) Those running entire student body. course on contentious and historically This doesn’t mean that spending an cymaking body with jurisdiction to protect every student and student The policy goals of the coalition taboo issues, there is also an inherent entire Saturday putting on facemasks, over two large areas: first, Council organization on campus, including include proactive sexual misconduct need for self-care. listening to Princess Nokia and taking controls student organizations and Greek organizations. measures, protecting group charters I was having a conversation about a ridiculously long shower makes me a clubs. This gives Council authority With an all Greek Council, we’ll from the administration, increasing self-care with a friend recently and depraved capitalist crony. over how the student activity fee is be unable to fairly review Greek funding for student groups, secur- they were delighted in how this new It’s just important to understand used, along with control over the charters. The Trustees would no ing ease of living for international concept of that these forms of charter review processes. longer see this body as legitimate, students over breaks, and increasing looking out self-care are not ac- Second, Council is responsible for and the power to review charters awareness for the activities of Cam- for yourself Because we live in a cessible to all and student conduct policy within the would be taken from Council and pus Council. had sud- “ that the companies Scot’s Key and other documents, given to a few individuals in the ad- I want to encourage you to vote denly taken profit-driven capital- who claim that along with how employees, from fac- ministration. for the aforementioned candidates, the world by buying their bath ulty to Security, should interact with To ensure these goals are met, a who I believe will keep power in the storm. ist world, the way bombs or whatever students. collection of candidates has formed hands of the students by preserving And that’s that self-care is be- are key to self-care Despite these broad powers, how- the Progress Coalition, a group of the legitimacy of Campus Coun- when I re- are blind to the fact ever, the entirety of Campus Council the nine most qualified, passionate cil. With your vote, they will move alized that ing marketed to that not everyone exists at the generosity of the Board and diverse individuals to represent Wooster forward together. the concept has the time (to of Trustees. As long as the Board of the student body next year. of self-care people as a ‘luxury’ take off work or Trustees maintains the full power of The coalition includes one incum- Nick Shiach, a Contributing Writer for itself is so is actually quite to sacrifice taking Campus Council, it will remain one bent, four candidates in the Greek the Voice, can be reached for comment convoluted care of a family, of the most powerful student policy- community, and two candidates at [email protected]. and full of harmful.” etc.) or resources stumbling -Vrinda Trivedi ’18 (bath bombs are blocks. kind of expensive, The con- ngl) to engage cept of self- in that particular FIND YOUR care was not created in 2016 after the form of rest. PLATFORM world decided to implode. Although As college students, we often see we can attribute much of the slowly ourselves as the most overworked and increasing attention to the idea of self- underappreciated demographic and EMAIL: care to a variety of sources (i.e., soft forget the big picture. goth Instagram accounts that claim The issue isn’t that we don’t deserve bubble baths are key to “getting over” to engage in self-care, because frankly, CCIUPAK19 depression — I swear this is real). everyone deserves to engage in self Self-care is absolutely vital in to- care because it’s a basic human need. OR day’s political climate that profits off The issue is that oftentimes people MITOH18 aggression, scapegoating, marginal- who exist at the intersections of op- ization, oppression and just generally pression and who are actively fighting encouraging trolls and haters. societal norms desperately need self TO LEARN MORE Self-care should be practiced by all, care, but they don’t have access to it in whatever method is most appropri- due to the way that self-care is syn- ABOUT WRITING FOR ate and relevant for the individual. onymous with material goods. So, my VIEWPOINTS By definition, self-care includes any point of writing all of this was basi- practice that allows an individual to cally to challenge ourselves to redefine take care of their physical, emotional, self-care, and make it more accessible mental and overall wellbeing. Self-care to all. Bryan Alkemeyer, a Cartoonist for the has been practiced by millions of peo- Voice, can be reached for comment ple throughout history, in a variety of Vrinda Trivedi, a Contributing Writer contexts. for the Voice, can be reached for com- at [email protected]. However, because self-care is sud- ment at [email protected]. Friday, Section Editors: March 3 Voice Sally Kershner 4 Features Daniel Sweat These doggone 4Paws pups are paws-itively delightful

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If you’re like me, you’ve probably seen these doggos with colorful vests wander- ing around the campus or hanging out in your classes. You’ve probably thought to yourself, “Wow, I wish I could learn more about those majestic beasts.” Well, now 1) Snickerdoodle. Oh boy, what a premium pup. Just look at 2) Kazooie. Just look at that glossy coat of fur and warm smile. Ka- you can. Over here at The those soulful brown eyes. Snickers is a 10-month-old Goldendoodle zooie is a 5-month old golden lab from the Video Games litter. You can Wooster Voice, we’re dedicat- from the Cookies litter — the 4 Paws program names all dogs in a tell Kazooie is the type of dog that likes frolicking in President Bolton’s ed to bringing you the best, litter according to a theme. backyard every once in a while. Emily Reid ’17 says if Kazooie were to be most important news you Marissa Hamm ’19, one of Snickers’ fosters, said his most de- in an Air Bud film, she’d probably play football because “she loves catch- need as a College of Wooster fining personality traits are his loyalty and his loving nature. His ing her toy football.” What athleticism. student. To that end, let’s favorite Air Bud movie is Air Bud World Pup, and it shows. Look at Apparently she’s also quite the cuddler. “She would win the cuddling get to know the 4Paws pups. the teeth marks on that chew toy! He’s clearly quite the sportster. gold medal,” said Reid. Well, I’m not sure that cuddling’s going to be an I sent each dog’s fosters a Snickerdoodle’s fosters said he’d definitely be a Gryffindor, if Olympic sport anytime soon, but I do know for sure that when Kazooie list of get-to-know-you type those wizard kids were allowed to have dogs at Hogwarts. Hog- wins gold, the medal is really gonna stand out against that gleaming questions for their respective warts? More like Dogwarts! But I digress. black coat. Just look at those midnight hues! pups, covering everything Point is, Snickerdoodle’s a Gryffindor, so he’s obviously a fiercely Her fosters described Kazooie as “curious, sassy and stubborn,” and from favorite color to where loyal teammate. If you’re trying to start a intramural fetch team, he Reid noted she’d probably be a Ravenclaw in the Harry Potter universe, they fall on the Madonna v. should be on your radar. because of her inquisitive nature. Beyoncé debate. (Thankfully, most of the queried dogs were pro-Beyoncé. Except for Earl, that rascal.) Are they Air Buds or Air Duds? You decide.

3) Paisley. Wow, y’know, these dogs just keep getting better and bet- 4) Earl. Saved the best for last. When asked what Hogwarts house Earl ter. Paisley’s favorite color is, alliteratively, purple. Maybe you’ve seen her would be sorted in, Sam Royer ’19, one of his fosters, said, “Honestly, may- sporting her fly-as-hell purple vest when she walks to class. be Slytherin.” Anybody who’s seen Earl strutting his stuff around campus According to Julia Rothschild ’17, one of Paisley’s loving fosters, “Pais- knows exactly what Royer’s talking about. Above all, Earl is stone-cold ley likes to have balance in her life. She really enjoys both napping and sassy, and he knows it. His favorite song is “Ray of Light” by Madonna. playing. However, she isn’t your typical dog in that she actually prefers to When he’s not gallivanting across the academic quad, Earl enjoys a nice play by herself. Her favorite game is to bring all of her toys to the center nap. “His favorite thing to do is cuddle against you and have belly rubs,” of our living room and push them away from her. She watches them roll said Royer. Don’t let Earl’s size mislead you; he’s a cuddle fiend. away and then eventually attacks.” What a playful pup! Even though Earl deeply loves his fosters, he’s quite the independent Paisley’s more of a lone wolf type. She prefers independent sports, and pup. If he were to be cast in an Air Bud film, he’d probably play Put Put, if she were to be cast in an Air Bud film, she’d probably be a track and field according to Royer. Moreover, he’s a contrarian. When asked his opinion star. “She has quite the long-jump,” said Rothschild. Maybe she and Ka- on Wooster’s new Clean Bean program, Earl indicated he preferred the old zooie should team-up at the Olympics and bring home gold. beans. What a rebel! Lawrence Wills to give lecture Geology department awarded grant

Anna Hartig These terms translate to “Jew” Sally Kershner will be divided into two research dents will complete all this work Contributing Writer or “Judean” in modern terms. Features Editor teams, with one team spend- alongside professional climatolo- While they were not very coming one week in Utah, and the gists, ecologists and foresters. The religious studies depart- mon prior to the first century The College of Wooster geolo- other team spending one week While learning and utilizing ment at The College of Wooster C.E., whenever they occur, they gy department has been awarded in Alaska. In Utah, one research modern analytical techniques to will host their first lecture on have a high “voltage” for assert- a grant from the Keck Geology team will work at the Black Rock date trees and lava flows, accord- March 7 out of a series of lec- ing identity. This subject can Consortium that will fund a five- Desert volcanic field collecting ing to Pollock, these students will tures planned by Professor Chan also be found in his book, Jewish week long research trip this sum- samples of the low and high-silica gain “insights on issues like cli- Sok Park. Park organized these Novels in the Ancient World. mer. Nine students will mate change, hazards events as a result of a grant in This lecture will be given in be selected to take part and renewable energy order to bring unique speakers conjunction with a course here in this research trip that sources” while working to the religious department at at Wooster called Hebrew Scrip- will travel to Alaska and The program engages with professionals. Wooster. tures in Judaism and Christian- Utah. “students in authentic research The research teams Dr. Lawrence Wills, Ethelbert ity that Park is co-teaching with Along with the nine will be able to continue Talbot professor of biblical stud- Professor Joan Friedman. This students, associate as an introduction to the geo- their analysis when they ies at Episcopal Divinity School course focuses on how the two professor of geology sciences, allowing students to come back to campus (Cambridge, Mass.) will present traditions, Judaism and Chris- Meagen Pollock and thanks to the College’s “The Origins of Jewish Identity tianity, diverged through the geology professor Greg explore the discipline, develop state of the art tree ring in the Ancient World.” Wills re- past centuries, becoming two Wiles will be present their scientific identity and and X-ray labs. Pollock ceived his doctorate at Harvard rival cultural systems. Garrett on the trip as mentors. also adds that this grant Divinity School. His articles in Layde ’19, a student in Professor Pollock was the grant’s deepen their understanding of was only possible due to scholarly journals and books, Park’s class, said, “The topic of principal investigator. the intersections between the the College’s advanced such as his recent work, Not this lecture relates very well to “Our project is funded equipment. God’s People: Insiders and Outsid- our class; one key theme occurs through the Consor- geosciences and societally The Keck Geology ers in the Biblical World, feature many times, and that is Jewish tium as a Gateway Pro- relevant issues.” Consortium uses the many aspects of ancient Jew- identity.” gram […] [which] is educational philoso- ish and Christian literature and Layde is a political science specifically designed -Meagan Pollock phies of its member identity. He encourages people to and religious studies double ma- for beginning students, colleges as a foundation focus on the parallels and differ- jor here at Wooster and felt as especially those from for its own program. ences between the issues of the though the lecture could bring underrepresented groups,” said lava flows. The research team will The values they emphasize, quite biblical world and today. in more students to the depart- Pollock. The research trip is spe- prepare the samples for geochem- similar to those promoted at The On the Episcopal Divinity ment with religion being such a cifically offered to first and second ical analysis and will measure the Colleg of Wooster, include the School website, Wills says, “By prevalent issue in our everyday year students at the College, due elemental and isotopic composi- following: “dedication to excel- discussing the variety of ways lives. He said, “I think that the to the project’s focus on students tions to determine the age of the lence in undergraduate education, of locating meaning in the bib- more people learn about religion starting out in the geology field. lava flows. offering students comprehensive lical texts, I hope to facilitate through an academic setting, the “The program engages stu- In Alaska, the other research and rigorous educational oppor- a dialogue among the modern more likely they are to have an dents in authentic research as an team will visit multiple sites in the tunities that promote intellectual heirs to these texts and others as open heart and open mind.” introduction to the geosciences, mountains surrounding Juneau. growth, integrity, responsibility well.” This point should lead to The lecture is free and open to allowing students to explore the At these sites, the students will and a sense of both individuality an energetic lecture on March 7. the public and begins at 7:30 p.m. discipline, develop their scientific sample yellow-cedar trees that are and membership in community” Wills has covered a range of in Lean Lecture Room of Wis- identity and deepen their under- in a state of decline. With their (from keckgeology.org). topics throughout his studies hart Hall. Light refreshments standing of the intersections be- samples, students will identify For more information about however in his lecture he plans will be provided and attendance tween the geosciences and soci- tree-ring data and various eleva- this summer research trip, email to focus on the origin and use of is encouraged by everyone who etally relevant issues,” said Pollock. tions, comparing them to previous [email protected] and MPol- the terms “Yehudi” or “loudaios.” is interested. The selected nine students meteorological studies. The stu- [email protected]. Section Editors: Voice Friday, Robert Dinkins, JR. March. 3 Katie Cameron Arts&Entertainment 5 Find love, uncertainty in spring play Almost, Maine THE SCENE son thinks things will last Why Comics Are — the romantic person has a Important desperate confidence that they Some of my fondest child- won’t.” Cariani then writes, hood memories stem from “Almost, Maine is for romantics comic strips. I’ll never forget — not sentimentalists.” coming home after a long day The play does not sugarcoat of school and turning to the the pains and heartbreaks in- back pages of the newspaper volved with love, but instead to see what wacky situation shows how realistic it can be Beetle Bailey had gotten him- through the numerous enter- self into or how much Gar- taining stories and amusing field hated Mondays. plot lines employed in each As a kid these characters scene. became something of a family However, the Wooster pro- to me. Everyday I could count duction of Almost, Maine will on Archie to make me laugh, have a twist not present in the Family Circus to make me original productions. While groan and even Charlie Brown there are originally only nine to make me question things scenes, director Jimmy Norie- around me. Fast-forward 20 ga added a tenth. This never- years and it feels like the back before-seen addition gives the page has now taken a backseat second act a surprising, unique to another form of entertain- twist that can only be accessed ment: Netflix. at Wooster. Now don’t get me wrong: Student actors Ben McKone ’19 and Annette Hilton ’17 rehearse for this year’s In today’s world, with all anybody who knows me knows spring play Almost, Maine in Freedlander Theatre (Photo by Shoshana Rice). the political and social hate that I love television more Waverly Hart those dreaded-yet-anticipated edly runs into her ex-boyfriend that surrounds the population, than anything. The images, “I love you” words for the first while having fun with her Noriega’s unique interpreta- music and scene structure all Contributing Writer time, mending friends at a tion of the play focuses on in- come together, creating an broken hearts local bar. clusivity and accepting others. amazing audio-visual experi- This weekend, curtains will and dealing “It really “He wants to show how diverse ence. But that is also part of go up on Almost, Maine, as 21 with the loss of delves into love can be, and the different the problem. With television Wooster students perform the a former hus- It really delves the uncer- forms it can take,” Ktsanes the visuals have already been whimsical rom-com play at band. into the un- tainty of said. constructed for the viewer. Freedlander Theatre. However, “ love and Noriega wants to show how You are allowed to turn off The play, written by award- the show goes certainty of love how fragile beautiful the world can be if your brain and simply watch winning actor John Cariani, deeper than that and how fragile, and unex- less attention was given to the action unfold. centers around the residents of a stereotypi- pected it can identities, and more was given With comic strips the reader of the fictional town of Al- cal romantic and unexpected, it be,” Ktsanes to loving each other without relies on their imagination to most. Divided up into nine in- comedy. While continued. discrimination. make the images jump off the terlocking love stories, Almost, still keeping a can be.” She went on Noriega’s twist combines page. No one hears the same Maine uses quaint techniques playful feel, the -Cassidy Ktsanes, to describe with these whimsical stories to voice when they think of Gar- and witty dialogue between scenes come to- how the create a clever, nostalgic, and field speaking. No one sees the characters to show the uncer- gether to show Actor nine stories charming play. same city when they think of tainty and fragility of love. how love can use magical Almost, Maine opened yester- Gotham. And that right there Each of the nine vignettes is never be a safe realism to day, March 2, and runs until is the beauty of the comic a different scene with different bet in life. connect the Saturday, March 4. All perfor- book. The comic book is per- characters, but all focus on the According to Cassidy Kt- seemingly independent charac- mances are at 7:30 p.m and will sonal. The narrative is your same concept: love. The audi- sanes ’19, the play shows how ters in the play. be performed at Freedlander own. ence watches as the various “exciting, scary and truly The playwright, Cariani, Theatre. Students can go to The storylines found in characters experience different heartbreaking love can be.” used an F. Scott Fitzger- the box office this week to ob- comic books also differ from situations, some of which in- Ktsanes plays the character ald quote to describe Almost, tain tickets, which are free to the themes and stereotypes clude telling a significant other Sandrine, a girl who unexpect- Maine: “The sentimental per- all Wooster students. present in most television shows. From popular shows like Friends to Seinfeld to Big For the record: our listening habits in the age of digital music Bang Theory, the narrative is almost always the same: a group of horny men constant- Justin Konyn ly pursuing the hot girl of the Contributing Writer week. In comics, female characters I often find that most of aren’t depicted as powerless my music-listening is done but instead as powerful. Char- through playlists. In a time of acters like Wonder Woman, nearly instant gratification, Invisible Woman and Super- playlists offer instant access to girl are total badasses and de- favorite songs, fitting whatever pict female characters in ways mood the day has created and that most audiences probably best of all, anyone can create aren’t used to. them. As far as playlists go, I Just as comics and the con- totally get it: turns out every- sumption of comic books al- one else does too. lows one’s imagination to flow, The research firm LOOP the same rules apply to the recently revealed that playl- creation of comic books. In ist listening accounted for 31 the equally respectable medi- percent of all digital music ums of film and music, money consumption, compared to plays a huge role in ones abil- 22 percent of listening done ity to create. You can’t just go through albums and 46 percent out and make The Dark Knight through single tracks (that last Returns because it requires a 1 percent being unreported budget. surveys). With comic strips, it costs This is mostly unsurprising; the same amount of money playlists and singles afford us a to have a major explosion as it does to have two charac- reprieve from the commitment Justin Koyne ’18 considers the merits of listening to albums in completion versus to album listening that is often ters sit and talk for a whole out-of-context singles and playlists (Photo taken from Pexels). so hard to find time for. Yet, scene. Comic strips are a nice perhaps there’s something to to the record as a whole. Of but no real concept to anchor A good record like The Life way to let people explore their be said for taking a listen to a course, not every album is so one’s self to. of Pablo or Drunk is a format creative side without having record in its entirety. cohesive. On the other hand, last Fri- by which an artist can directly to worry about budget con- Kanye West’s somewhat con- This past Friday, we were day also saw the release of transport the listener into a straints. troversial album, The Life of fortunate to receive a second Drunk, the best record to date space dedicated to their aes- The way we consume media Pablo, is in many ways a testa- album from Future, following from bassist and jazz savant thetic vision, whatever it may is steadily changing. With the ment to the complete record one released just the week be- Thundercat. The record plac- be. When done right, the mu- creation of Netflix, Hulu and experience. fore. HNDRXX is loaded with es the listener in the day-to- sician’s piece can be so much Amazon Prime, access to tele- While many of the songs great singles, consistent in day of the artist himself as more than background mu- vision has become virtually in- work on their own as outright its excellent production and intimate, funny or downright sic or the soundtrack to your stant. Even though television hits (who can leave out “Fade” forward-looking it its sound weird as that experience may gym regimen, so why ren- is one of mankind’s greatest in a dance playlist?), the real (something Future didn’t seem reveal itself to be. der it to pieces? storytelling methods, it is still strength of The Life of Pablo to aim for in the first release Like The Life of Pablo and any only one method. lies in its duality; it expounds two weeks ago), is good in its other good album, the record LIKE MOVIES? I urge TV lovers to turn off excess and extravagance, rec- own right. has singles you could pull from the latest episodes of Black onciling it with sobering ideas However, it’s not really a co- it, but it works so much better MUSIC? WRITING? Mirror (as awesome as they of family and religious faith, hesive listen; you could mix up as a cohesive listen. Somehow, are), close their laptops and warping all of these concepts the songs in any order with- the album’s themes of choosing E-MAIL delve into the wonderful world together, then repeating the out a real difference and many Mortal Kombat over the pur- RDINKINS19 of comics. You just might find process rinse and repeat until of the songs bleed together in suit of love, social media sham- OR that it challenges your imagi- the very end. their overall sound. In this way, ing and masturbation jokes all nation in ways you never even KCAMERON17 thought possible. This track-by-track odys- Future has presented more of come together in an experience TO LEARN MORE sey is exhausting and reward- a greatest hits playlist rather that unfolds before the listener ABOUT WRITING FOR Kito Ashbey, a Contributing Writer ing at the same time, creating than an album, providing a in a more direct way then one for the Voice, can be reached for com- an exclusive experience unique myriad of hits to choose from could imagine. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT! ment at [email protected]. 6 Friday, March 3, 2016 WV I’d like to thank the Academy (for another garbage awards show) Nicklaus Wilcher lywood-hugging La La Land Staff Writer enough nominations to tie with Titanic. A rift is growing in the United It’s telling that L.A., the city States. As of August last year, so loved by La La Land, counts more than one in five house- among the places where the holds have cut the proverbially Awards did fairly well, along umbilical cable TV cord, and with other high density met- new giants (Netflix and the like) ropolitan areas. Yes, it’s true have risen in its place. This past that these cities happened to Sunday’s Oscars had the lowest be where ABC allowed online ratings in nine years, and the cable-free College of Wooster [T]here’s dorms counted among the im- mense non-viewership. For “ clearly a many of my peers, that meta- critical gap be- phor of maternal television to the fetal self cuts deep, suckling tween Hollywood at the teat of TV in our living Moonlight receives Best Picture after Steve Harvey-esque confusion at the 89th Acad- room/womb. We’re faced with and towns like emy Awards Show (Photo taken from Wikipedia). a serious question: do we give our very own even more profoundly deep and grainy zoomed in shots of Mer- ing crowned an Oscar-winning enough of a damn about the Os- wide. I’m not one to suggest yl Streep’s aghast face and Click film.You can say soundbites like cars to go crawling back? Wooster.” Hollywood and the Academy Hole tweets. If you want some this distort truth, but remem- I do not. The 89th Academy -Nicklaus Wilcher, are some straw-cabal of ‘liberal thoughtful discourse, there are ber, the Oscars are historically Awards were the 89th year of elites’ who are ‘out-of-touch’ boundless thinkpieces on the really, really bad. And it wasn’t suck and I don’t have to actu- Staff Writer with real America, but there’s subject, like “A happy ending just bad this year, it was ridicu- ally watch the ceremony to clearly a critical gap between at the Oscars” from Socialist- lous, so what’s more appropriate know that. Why would I want streaming, but I think this all Hollywood as a major cultural Worker.org to LA Weekly’s “La than memes? to sit through a grueling three suggests another kind of sever- force and towns like our very La Land Is a Propaganda Film”. What I’m saying is this: stop hours and 49 minutes of late ance: between urbanity and ru- own Wooster. From these you can put togeth- watching TV. All the good stuff night television’s resident lame- rality. Luckily, we youths are er a facsimile of the Academy will be on Netflix eventually o Jimmy Kimmel? This Oscars The town/country divide has equipped with a beacon in the Awards. All the essential bits and all the bad stuff with good set itself up to be even more long been thought of as an es- pastoral dark: memes. Instead are there: the ‘historic upset’ for bits will be turned into memes. of a self-congratulatory circle sential societal faultline (see: of four hours of red-carpet- Best Picture, Brie Larson not Cut the cord. Face the future. jerk than usual, giving the Hol- Engels), one that today seems ed golden-plated slog, we get clapping and Suicide Squad be- Embrace your new overlords. The Goliard presents: Womyn in Arts and All Things Feminine Desi LaPoole light, it is often subjected to believe that a lot of the scenes ridicule and scrutiny in society. here are dominated by white, Contributing Writer There are multiple perspectives cis[-gender] boys,” Hutson It’s March! Finally, spring- and personal narratives regard- said. “So it’s really nice to have time is right around the corner ing the very concept of femi- a place for people who might — as is my birthday (yes, please ninity, and The Goliard wants not feel welcomed in those send me presents). March is to present them to the College spaces.” also National Women’s Month, community. Participants in the Womyn of Art is not only a month-long celebration of Womyn in Art show will pres- a show for femininity, it also women’s accomplishments ent every form of art: poetry, strives at creating an inclusive and contributions throughout prose, original music, physi- and inviting space for every- history. This month is about cal art and anything else that one to show their work, and discussing subjects such as highlights the ups, downs and contribute to creating a more the glass ceiling and women’s awe-inspiring wonder charac- diverse art scene at the col- rights violations all under the teristic of femininity. The Go- lege. It’s no secret that art is a big umbrella of feminism. liard’s head of public relations, form of expression; the artist However, before diving into Sharah Hutson ’20 said “The conveys their truths through deep philosophical discussions Womyn in Art show is meant canvas, words or song. Art is on women’s issues, The Goliard, to be a platform for femmes to also meant to be shared, and the College’s student run liter- showcase their art,” in an inclu- for those on campus who might ary magazine, wants to start sive and inviting environment. not know of the avenues or Sharah Hutson '20’s artwork will be feautured in The off on a lighter note. Tonight, According to Hutson, while may feel as if the spaces avail- Goliard’s art show (Photo taken from Facebook). at Common Grounds, The Go- other events hosted by The able simply aren’t for them, come to Covers or might not hope to see lots of new faces liard is kicking off National Goliard, such as Covers, are a The Goliard hopes to open the feel comfortable at Covers find at the show, as well as great Women’s Month with their art great way for people to show door to them tonight with their this as a very inclusive space to works of art not yet seen by show, Womyn in Art: A Place their talents, they usually show. share their artwork.” the College community. This to Showcase All Things Femi- aren’t very inclusive of all art Hutson is most excited to I advise everyone to start is a great opprtunity for any- nine. and people, as they tend to at- see new faces at the show to- off Women’s Month on the one to learn more about the While femininity is viewed tract more cis white men and night. They said, “I hope that a right foot and head to Com- impact feminity has played in in both a positive and negative women than anyone else. “I lot of femme people who don’t mon Grounds tonight. We all modern art. WoosterStreetStyle: Showcasing personal style on campus

Thin Mints ’17 (Top left) Major: Philosophy We rarely see Thin Mint out in the open so it sure was a sweet treat to see her in Lowry. With hands exponentially larger than the current U.S. President’s and the blurred-out face of a local child by her side, everything about Thin Mint’s outfit screams, “My chocolate coating will not melt under the current administration’s fascist views.” Fight the power, Thin Mints. Revolutions start at your local girl scout chapter.

Katherine Sain ’18 (Top right) Major: Political science What can we say about Katherine Sain’s outfit that you guys weren’t already thinking? We know she’s got a major in political science, but Sain has us wondering if she has a focus in International Reeboklations. Her bright yellow shoes complement her sport chic outfit. One has to wonder if it’s like she’s walking on sunshine. She sure isn’t Thin Mints, though. makes this outfit look like it’s straight out of a fashion magazine.

Kea’Shaun Philips ’20 (Bottom left) Undeclared With an all black outfit that’ll make you say, “I think that guy is wearing all black”, Kea’Shaun strikes a first day of school pose outside of Lowry. We are curious about the mysterious hue of blue (hlue, if you will) right above the pants and below the hoodie. Are they shorts? Is it a shirt? Is he secretly part of the Blue Man Group? Is he hiding Girl Scout cookies under there? I suppose some questions aren’t meant to be answered.

Akiksha Chatterji ’17 (Bottom right) Major: Philosophy Akiksha looks good and she DOESN’T CARE WHAT YOU THINK. We are diggin’ the ‘tude. We can only assume that Akiksha is sticking her tongue out as a power play… Or a cry for thin mints. The most surprising part about all of this is that the tongue ties the whole outfit together. Would the boots-hoodie combo work without the tongue? I don’t know, some questions aren’t meant to be answered.

(Photos by Lily Iserson and Lydia Schwartz and captions by Lily Iserson, Lydia Schwartz and Eli Millette) Section Editors: Voice Friday, Aleksi Pelkonen March 3 Megan Zerrer Sports 7 Track teams deliver in NCAC Championships

Ben Blotner Newman ’18 of Ohio Wesleyan. Contributing Writer Dennis recorded a time of 8.87 seconds on the hurdles. Wooster’s track and field Maley’s score of 3,844 is the teams competed in the North highest in school history for the Coast Athletic Conference men’s heptathlon, earning him a Multi-Event Championships spot in the record books. Dennis over the weekend. Conor Maley earned 3,822 points as he also ’17 set a new surpassed the school record previous mark in the men’s I was really of 3,769, set in heptathlon, “excited about 2014 by David while Carolyn Brew. Despite Webster ’19 and my accomplish- these impressive Taryn Szalay ments [...] and I accomplishments, ’17 earned Newman was All-NCAC can’t wait to get the winner of honors for their the event with a performances back out there for whopping 4,899 in the women’s the NCAC confer- points. Connor pentathlon. Stumm ’17 and The men’s ence champion- Cole Seward ’17 heptathlon ships.” of Wabash took saw Maley and the next two Jordan Dennis - Carolyn spots, and Jayson Carolyn Webster ’19 took home All-NCAC honors for her performance in the women’s ’19 eclipse Webster Blankenship ’20 pentathlon (Photo courtesy Woosterathletics.com). the previous of Ohio Wesleyan Wooster record finished fourth. and Stumm the long jump. the 60-meter hurdles, Webster “I was really excited about for the event with their overall Maley earned fifth place and Wesleyan’s Michael Heeschen was edged out by teammate my accomplishments, as I set scores. Maley earned third Dennis sixth. ‘20 won the shotput by more Szalay, who won the event with new personal records in three place in the 1000-meter run, Newman was victorious in than a full meter, although a time of 9.66 seconds. Summer out of five events, and I can’t with a time of 2:55, and in the three different events while he did not compete in the Robinson ’20 tied for second on wait to get back out there shotput with an 11.56-meter coming in second in two 1000-meter run or pole vault. the high jump with a 1.47-meter for the NCAC conference throw. Dennis also finished others. His triumphs included Webster took first place in the leap. Overall, Webster was the championships this upcoming third in two different events, the 60-meter dash, 60-meter pentathlon, finishing at least winner with a score of 3,098, weekend,” said Webster. the 60-meter dash and 60-meter hurdles and the high jump. second in four of the five events. while Szalay finished third with Wooster’s track and field team hurdles. In the sprint, he was Seward came out on top in She won the high jump with a a score of 2,603. Webster is the will try to break more records at just a tenth of a second off the 1000-meter run, while mark of 1.62 meters and the first women’s pentathlon winner the NCAC Championships held the winning pace set by Nate Blankenship won the pole vault long jump with 5.07 meters. In in school history. on March 3 and 4 in Oberlin, Oh. Scots win 16th NCAC title as coach Moore collects 800th win Williams with 18 points, and Sam Kuhn Reece Dupler ’19, who added 14 Contributing Writer points and six boards. The championship is the first for The men’s basketball team hit the Scots since 2014. The NCAC the road and travelled to Ohio title sealed an automatic bid in the Wesleyan University last week- NCAA Division III Men’s Bas- end to finish their conference ketball Tournament that is set to play in the NCAC tournament. start tonight. Coach Moore was On Friday night, they took ecstatic following the team’s win. down #14 Denison en route to “It’s a good feeling. Going in to the championship game the fol- this week, it looked like we had lowing day against Ohio Wes- to win the tournament to get it leyan. Against Denison, the done to get in the national tour- Scots blasted out of the gate in nament, and our guys got it done. the second half, extending their I’ve had such great fortune to be lead to 17 points with 18:38 re- blessed with so many good play- maining, a hole that Denison ers and great coaches helping me could not climb out of. over these years.” The win marked The Big Red and their rau- career win number 800 for Coach cous student section seemed to Moore. He is the 18th NCAA have no answer for Dan Fanelly coach to achieve the feat. ’17, who smoked past the de- Dan Fanelly ’17 was awarded the Al Van Wie Award as the tournament’s MVP. The Scots over- The Scots are set to play fense on multiple occasions, came Ohio Wesleyan University 76-72 (Photo courtesy Woosterahtletics.com). North Central College in the unstoppable as he delivered a first round of the NCAA Tour- stellar performance with 32 Additionally, Mitch Balser ’19 cut Ohio Wesleyan’s furious and championship for the #22 nament tonight at 5:30 p.m. on points and eight rebounds. An- chipped in eight points and a second half comeback attempt Bishops. the campus of Hanover College other notable in the second half team-high five assists. The win short. The Scots led 58-37 with The Scots sealed the game in Hanover, Ind. The Cardinals was Milt Davis ’17, who found was the Scots’ 20th of the sea- about 12 minutes remaining with two free throws from of North Central won the Col- his stroke, scoring 10 points on son, extending their historic when the Bishops caught fire, Fanelly following the miss. lege Conference of Illinois and 4-5 shooting including a three streak to 21 straight seasons pulling within two points with Fanelly put in another stellar Wisconsin’s postseason tour- pointer which contributed to his with 20+ wins — a streak that is 47 seconds remaining. The performance, and he won the Al nament to clinch a place in the nine straight points in the sec- tied with Duke and behind only Bishops’ Ben Simpson’s three- Van Wie Award as the tourna- NCAA Tournament. If the ond half. Spencer Williams ’18 Kansas’ mark of 28 seasons. point attempt went in-and-out ment’s MVP. He scored a game- Scots win against North Cen- tossed in 10 points on the eve- The Scots displayed a cham- with 13 ticks left that could high 34 points, and added 9 re- tral, they will take on the winning to go along with Eric Bulic pionship worthy performance have put Ohio Wesleyan ahead bounds and four blocks. Other ner of Hanover College v. West- ’17’s 11 points and 8 rebounds. Saturday afternoon when they and could have sealed the game notable contributors included minster College (Miss.).

BERG’S THE WORD Recent additions have Cavs poised for chance at a repeat When Cleveland Cavaliers has put together another year’s worth Deron Williams and (potentially) Williams will do wonders for Kyrie Cavs’ second-unit with a reliable starting guard J.R. Smith of savvy moves to leave head coach Andrew Bogut are all positive moves Irving, a critical player whose only quarterback, spelling James from had surgery in the middle of Tyronn Lue with the welcomed that leave the Cavs in a much better natural backup this season has been this duty as needed. December, few headache of accommodating more position than where they were at the Kay Felder, a D-League caliber Andrew Bogut, who is would have players into his rotation than he is beginning of the year. player who tries hard but can do considering joining the Cavaliers expected or accustomed to. In last year’s NBA Kyle Korver, perhaps the best little to initiate meaningful offense. from Philadelphia after receiving hoped that this Finals against the Golden State catch-and-shoot three-point threat Many have decried Williams as a buyout, provides Cleveland with was the start Warriors, Lue relied heavily on in the league, has been a revelation. being an over-the-hill player, but his the big man they are desperately of a season- seven players. Out of these seven, Since joining the Cavs, Korver is statistics tell another story, as he is missing. If Bogut can pick up Jared Berg long trend for LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, J.R. shooting a torrid 52 percent from currently creating the 15th most ten minutes per game during the Cavs of horribly unlucky Smith and Tristan Thompson three-point range, up a full eight points per possession in the NBA, the playoffs, the Cavaliers will be injuries. Kevin Love underwent played more than thirty minutes per points from his percentage with which includes his assists, and is thankful for taking a chance on the surgery a few weeks ago in contest, while Kevin Love, Richard Atlanta in the first half of the ranked by Synergy Analytics 31st Australian. order to rehabilitate a nagging Jefferson and Iman Shumpert were season. Most tellingly, however, is out of 124 NBA guards in defense. With these additions in hand, knee injury. These injuries the only other players for the Cavs that fact that Korver is averaging In a team that relies heavily on LeBron James and the Cavaliers forced the Cavs to make some to average double-digit minutes nearly 26 minutes per game as a pick-and-roll offense, Williams’ have a much better chance of critical player acquisitions that of playing time. This concern was Cavalier, including 9.5 minutes in effective field goal percentage of 55 becoming repeat champions this will benefit Cleveland come part of the reason Griffin went into the fourth quarter, a team high. is another welcome attribute, while summer than they did at the playoff time. January and February intent on This statistic indicates that Lue is the fact that shooters Williams start of 2017. Although the Cavaliers stood making quality additions that will as comfortable and willing to play passes to in these situations shoot pat at the trade deadline and did allow Lue to allocate minutes in a Korver in crunch time as closers an effective field goal percentage Jared Berg, an Editor in Chief for the not utilize their trade exception, more sustainable manner. James and Irving. of 70 is both intriguing and mind- Voice, can be reached for comment at general manager David Griffin The additions of Kyle Korver, The recent acquisition of Deron boggling. Williams will provide the [email protected]. 8 Friday, March 3, 2017 WV Salzman ends season on a high note Notable Numbers an 11-dive score of 426.83 in January. This past weekend, Salzman, one of 29 competitors, scored a 303.40 18 16 on the 3-meter board on Friday and Number of technical fouls Straight games that the Mi- 367.76 on the 1-meter board on called on New Orleans Pelicans ami Heat have scored at least 100 Saturday. Salzman finished 28th and center DeMarcus Cousins this points this season, a franchise re- 26th on the 1-meter board and the season. Cousins has been assessed cord. The streak was broken in a 3-meter board, respectively. the most technical fouls in the loss to the Dallas Mavericks on The Scots are eager to continue NBA this season. The Pelicans Feb. 27. The Heat currently sit the success by improving next traded for Cousins on Feb. 21. ninth in the Eastern Conference. season. As a whole, both the men and women’s teams are 128.7 7 young, with large freshmen and Career scrimmage yards per Number of career 15-assist, sophomore classes. When asked game rate of Pittsburgh Steel- zero-turnover games for Los An- about the team’s accomplishments ers running back Le’Veon Bell, geles Clippers point guard Chris this past season, swimmer Luke the highest of any player in their Paul. He is tied for second in Mierzejewski ’18 responded, first four seasons in NFL history. the NBA since 1977-78. Hall of “We’re a growing team, but we The Steelers placed the franchise Fame Utah Jazz point guard John have performed well, shown by tag on Bell on Feb. 27. Stockton has 14 such games. the increase in performance at Aaron Salzman ’17 competed in the NCAA Division III Diving Re- conference meets.” Both the men gional competition (Photo courtesy Woosterathletics.com). and women’s teams finished fourth order to qualify for the regional in the NCAC Championships 7 70 Taylor Sikich Points per game scored by Number of points amassed by Contributing Writer competition, Salzman had to surpass earlier in February, while the men’s the 395-point NCAA Division III 400 freestyle locked in the first top- recent Academy Award winner Edmonton Oilers center Connor This past weekend, to conclude the 1-meter qualification mark, which he four finish for Wooster in a decade. Mahershala Ali during his se- McDavid by Feb. 27, the first swimming and diving season, diver did by scoring a 437.30 in Wooster’s As for next season, Mierzejewski nior season at St. Mary’s College player in the NHL to do so. The Aaron Salzman ’17 traveled to Calvin dual meet against Hiram College in mentioned that both teams will in 1995-96. Ali became the first Oilers are currently third in the College in Grand Rapids, Mich. to November. Additionally, Salzman hit continue to work together to Muslim actor to win an Academy Pacific Division. The last Oilers compete in the NCAA Division III the mark again during the Allegheny “strive, move up and show off new Award on Feb. 26. Ali played bas- player to be the first to 70 points Diving Regional competition. In College dual meet when he achieved talents.” ketball all four years at St. Mary’s. was Wayne Gretzky in 1987-88.

Megan’s and Aleksi’s quick picks Bite-Sized Sports This Month’s Games Megan Aleksi CHARLES, PETERSON FREE AGENTS BROWN, BERRY SIGN CONTRACTS (116-64) (115-65) NHL Star NFL running-backs Jamaal Charles and Adri- The Kansas City Chiefs and safety Eric Berry TAMPA BAY v. PITTSBURGH Pittsburgh Tampa Bay an Peterson were released and declined their team op- agreed to a six-year, $78 million deal on Tues- NY ISLANDERS v. CHICAGO Chicago Chicago tion, respectively, during the NFL’s resigning period. day. The deal includes $40 million in guaranteed MONTREAL v. NY RANGERS Montreal Rangers Charles, 30, was formerly of the Kansas City Chiefs, money. The five-time Pro Bowler is now the PHILADELPHIA v. WASHINGTON Washington Philly and leaves the team as the franchise leader in rushing highest paid safety in all of football. CHICAGO v. NASHVILLE Chicago Chicago yards (7,260) and holds the team’s single-game rush- Meanwhile, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver COLUMBUS v. NEW JERSEY Columbus Columbus ing record (259). Antonio Brown signed a four-year, $68 million ex- SAN JOSE v. MINNESOTA Minnesota Minnesota Peterson, 31, has spent ten seasons with the Vi- tension. Brown is now the highest-paid receiver in NY RANGERS v. TAMPA BAY NY Rangers Tampa Bay kings and won the NFL MVP in 2012. He is currently the NFL. He has been named to five Pro Bowls and BOSTON v. OTTAWA Boston Boston 16th all-time in rushing yards (11,747). has been named a first-team All-Pro three times. DALLAS v. WASHINGTON Washington Washington Source: ESPN.com Source: ESPN.com SAN JOSE v. WINNIPEG Winnipeg San Jose

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