— Middletown, Connecticut, since 1868 — TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2014 VOLUME CLV, ISSUE 14 WESLEYANARGUS.COM MPD Investigates Physical Assaults By Sofi Goode and Danielle Krieger and Oct. 5 incidents. News Editor and Staff Writer “We are involved from the stand- point of looking at any camera foot- Three instances of physical assault age,” Rohde said. “We’ve talked to a on University students are currently un- number of people that may have infor- der investigation by The Middletown mation—not that they’re suspects, but Police Department (MPD). The first as- maybe they saw something. That piece sault occurred in the early hours of the is still very much in the pipeline, and morning of Sept. 13 on Lawn Ave. The the encouragement continues to espe- second assault occurred the following cially students, but anyone in the cam- evening, on Church Street. The third pus community if they know anything assault occurred on Oct. 5 off campus. about it, have heard anything about it, Lieutenant Heather Desmond, to communicate that with us.” the Public Information Officer for the Although all three assaults occurred Middletown Police Department, de- at night and all three victims were male, clined to release information about Desmond stated the evidence does not MPD’s progress because the investiga- suggest that the incidents are connected. tions are ongoing. University Public “I would say that these are indi- Safety Director Scott Rohde said that vidual incidents in of themselves; you his department remains involved in the investigations regarding the Sept. 14 ASSAULTS, page 3 NOAH MERTZ/PHOTO EDITOR Behind the Scenes Working Their Magic Brooklyn indie-pop band Cuddle Magic brought horns and harmonies to WestCo Cafe With “In the Heights” on Saturday night. Northampton folk rock group The Sun Parade opened. By Jenny Davis and Max Lee “I would like Sonny in the bo- Opinion Editor and Contributing Writer dega,” she says, and her actors fall into line. “I would like Graffiti Pete to be sit- The cast of “In the Heights” ting above him with his legs dangling.” knows that Miranda Haymon ’16, She is sharp in one moment and Despite Offensive Setbacks, their stage manager, isn’t kidding laughing in the next; she berates two when she calls out, “Places!” Those actors for whispering to each other and who have been practicing outside, then lets out a hilariously over-dramatic dancing in high heels and ruffled “Jesus!” Nascimento’s typical loving Cardinal Football Thwarts Bates skirts in the hallway, immediately en- firmness, as well as her reputation in the ter the studio. Other members of the theater department, is what drew many By Gili Lipman against formidable opponents such as the game, we pretty much shut them cast, who have been spinning on the of the actors to the show. Assistant Sports Editor Amherst, Williams, and Trinity. Head down.” floor in front of the mirror, singing by “I think a lot of draw for this pro- Coach Mike Whalen spoke about why The Bobcats took the opening the piano, and running their lines on duction, the reason we got so many The Wesleyan football team, he thought his team was scoreless until kickoff and clawed down the field in the sides of the room, also assemble. people, was because [Nascimento] currently ranked second in Division its final drive of the second quarter. 5:41. The Cardinals’ defense was able Associate Professor of was directing,” Sara Guernsey ’15 said III among New England teams at “Bates both offensively and de- to withstand the heat, only relinquish- Theater and show director Claudia when The Argus sat down with the cast 4-0, defeated Bates last weekend 24- fensively has schemes that no one else ing a 23-yard field goal to the home Nascimento is ready to go. Her feet to discuss the show. “That’s why a lot 10 to cap off back-to-back games in in the league runs, so it’s the only time team. The drive lasted 14 plays and are bare and she carries a songbook. of people want to do it. This is a total Maine. It was the ninth consecutive that we see the formations all year,” went for 69 yards, including a 33-yard “Get your scripts,” she instructs. different show. It’s an intense time com- meeting between the schools that Whalen said. “On offense, they run reception and a third and goal stop And then, when there seems to be a mitment, and although Claudia might the Cardinals have won. the option, and on defense, a 3-5 stack from Wesleyan. hold up: “Please close the door. Let’s come off as very intimidating”—the The win did not come easy with a lot of blitzing. Because we can’t Trailing by three, the Birds had go! Places!” cast, which had gathered in a semi- for the Birds, despite the fact that simulate the scheme in practice, it takes the ball and quarterback Jesse Warren This is Act 2, Scene 6 of “In the circle, laughed at this—“she also, last they outgained the Bobcats 418 our players a little bit of time to adjust ’15 threw a 28-yard completion to tight Heights,” which opens November rehearsal, was dancing around and was to 164 in yardage. The contest to the speed of the game. Their first end Ben Kurtz ’17. Kurtz was tackled 12. When Nascimento is satisfied trying to steal everybody’s parts. She featured another slow start for the drive was 65 yards, but then the rest of at the Bates 39-yard line and wildcat with the level of quiet in the studio, makes everybody really happy.” Cardinals, something it cannot the game they only had 95 yards. Once she begins to block her cast, moving afford to have later in the season our defense adjusted to the speed of FOOTBALL, page 11 slowly and deliberately. HEIGHTS, page 6 Pancakes or Waffles: From Batter to Toppings, A Tough Choice Power to Pancakes special kind of sandwich shop to make artificial spray that coats waffle-makers. By Emma Davis them properly. The bread is toasted Pancakes also exist in many Food Editor and its taste enhanced by a bit of oil on more forms across cultures. Blintzes, the grill, melted cheese oozes luscious- crepes, Swedish pancakes, Ugandan Waffles are to pancakes ly from the sides, and even a simple pancakes—just take a look at the list as sandwiches are to panini. smattering of ingredients can be trans- of “regional varieties” on the pancake Sandwiches are one of the most ba- formed into a rich and rewarding meal. Wikipedia page, and you’ll see that sic lunch foods, and you can find As with panini, pancakes indi- there are close to 40 different countries them anywhere from truck stops cate at least some engagement with the of origin. Clearly, people everywhere to gourmet restaurants; although kitchen and with cooking as an art. have been pouring batter onto griddles the quality differs, the fundamental When was the last time you bought a for centuries, and the explanation is idea is the same. The bread is a layer box of frozen pancakes? Unlike waffles, simple: pancakes are delicious and of fluff with no satisfying crunch, pancakes require a stovetop and a chef’s amazingly easy to make. and any cheese is cold and plasticky sense of timing; there’s no machine Then there’s the question of top- TRICIA MERLINO/CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER to the touch. Without condiments available to crisp both sides evenly or pings. Fruit, chocolate chips, syrup, or sauces, the dish as a whole is a beep at you when each one is ready. whipped cream, butter—a pancake can Rehearsals are in full swing for the Theater department’s produc- bland mixture of flavors. Pancakes also come with a delicious become the froyo of breakfast foods. tion of “In the Heights,” which opens on Nov/ 12. Panini, on the other hand, are coating of flavor, as they are typically warm and inviting, and it takes a cooked in butter rather than the greasy, FOOD FIGHT, page 10 Time of Death Cosplay Conversations Swinging Back Theories on the afterlife 5 Comic Con sweeps NYC 8 A seasoned chef returns 10 2 THE WESLEYAN ARGUS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2014 The news Wesleyan Argus established in 1868 “Do It In the Dark” Competition Editors-in-Chief Gwendolyn Rosen Rebecca Seidel Expands Scope to All of Campus Production Manager By Millie Dent “buzzing” sustainable activities and them using water bottles and turning it fresh and new,” Ortiz said. “So Eliza Loomis News Editor earning points. The app will now off their lights every time they leave, JouleBug helps with the focusing. be an integral part of Do It In the I feel like that would be a bigger It’s keeping people [saying], ‘Oh it’s Executive Editors The University’s annual energy- Dark and can be downloaded onto a change and it would have a bigger not the same thing over and over.’ It Lily Baggott saving competition, Do It In the computer or a smartphone from the effect on sustainability on campus.” changes from time to time.” Claire Bradach Dark, began on Oct. 12, integrating Apple app store or the Android store. The competition will uti- Miranda Katz The final prize of the competi- the JouleBug app to allow students Sustainability Intern Michael Ortiz lize the Sustainability Office’s Eco tion—distinct from the reward for News Editors Millie Dent to track their energy saving progress. ’17 explained the benefits of adding Facilitators, students who are spe- leading on JouleBug—is based on Sofi Goode Unlike in previous years, all students the JouleBug app to the campus- cially trained to promote sustainable the percent decrease in Wesleyan’s Asst.