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"A liberal arts education is supposed to provide you with a value system, a standard, a set of ideas, not a job. Caroline Bird Wooster this incoming cia looks bright Laura McHugh coming in, now through the week of become industry standard to report it." There are many good things about the May 1st." May 1 is National 'This is a very talented group of class of '09," said Chief Staff Writer Gueldenzoph. Candidates Response Date, the cut-o- ff students from all over" he said. Those However, he said that having only 14 Week With a new academic year right day for confirmation. While they have who applied 46 states and represent 45 African Americans in the class stood V around the corner, Dean of only' received 192 confirmations, countries. "The applicant. pool is out as a "marked decrease." Admissions Derek Gueldenzoph gave Gueldenzoph said he is skewed (!lMQSginU& I expecting 530 more towards out of . state," . Gueldenzoph said African American the Voice information on what to expect in the end. said Gueldenzoph. Similar to last alumni and members of Men of for the incoming first-ye- ar class of 'The quality of our applicant pool year's1, class, applicants from out-of-st- ate Harambee helped make targeted 2010. has continued to increase," said represent about 60 percent of the efforts to "make sure we attracted as As of Wednesday, April 19, Gueldenzoph. The students admitted pool with most students coming from diverse a student body as we can." Gueldenzoph said have 2,456 high school so far an average CPA of 3.61 Pennsylvania, Illinois and Michigan. Gueldenzoph said the number of stu- seniors have applied to Wooster. and scored a 1240 on SAT. the . Gueldenzoph said about 60 percent dents from ethnic minorities that Wooster accepted 70 percent of its Although they encourage students to of the applicants appljed for financial applied has gone up since last year. As applicants roughly 1,900 students. take the new version of the SAT, aid with the average merit scholarship of April 7, Gueldenzoph said 72 Of those 1,900, only 192 have sent in Gueldenzoph said the College still falling between $12,000 and $14,000. African American students have been

is male-to-fema- deposits. Gueldenzoph said this nor- looks at the old version based on the He said le Reporter and professor Chris the ratio is admitted, a huge increase from last mal for this time of year. 1600 point scale. On the new version, about 50 percent. year's 48. Last 63 Asian and Hedges spoke on Monday year, 53 "It's still early," he said, "We'll typi- Gueldenzoph said they look at the. "One of the major pushes this year Hispanic students were admitted. about the myths and truths of a cally see good number of deposits writing score' but "it has not was to . . yet increase our racial diversity. . See "Incoming," page 2 war. See pages 1 and 2 for details on his lecture. Primary elections coming May 2 Hedges on

. ii mill i in n I .... u 'l i.rvi.) ir Mason and Thomas Shaw are com-

peting to go up against long-tim- e

" $ -- i ' ' :iS faults , t V V'4 V l ' , lit. ",. K incumbent Regula's 16th district of Students respond to recent i.i seat. Additionally, 40 candidates are controversy in support of running for the Wooster Central Committee, which a "Double Core. " See page 3 for as body repre- all wars sents the City's 24 subdivisions. details. While the primaries are set to take Laura McHugh place soon, the decline of voter - Chief Staff Writer- Voice editors sound their opin- turnout has been the cause for much ions on the immigration concern. According to The Greater Author, journalist and trained theolo- Cleveland Voter Coalition, barely 20 gian Chris Hedges presented a lecture debate. See both editorials on percent of the eligible voters partic on the mythical and addictive aspects of page 4. ipated in the Cleveland primaries in war on Monday, April 17, in Gault 2002. Recital Hall. The Ohio Center for Civic Working for 15 years as a foreign Character contends that reversing correspondent for publications such as

(c'H . this decline in voter interest and par- The New York Times, The Christian

M ticipation is .imperative, that i Science and noting Monitor National Public

voting is fundamental to "building j Radio, Hedges has first hand experience stronger communities, restoring a I with the psychological effects of war. -- ense of qvic responsibility and i "After 60 days of combat, 98 percent pride, and demonstraing ... princi- j of surviving soldiers suffer from psy ples at the very core of what it chiatric injuries," he said. Studies show means to be a citizen." that the remaining percentage of sol- Although the deadline has passed to diers have a penchant towards violence.

-, in As part of the Greek Week tra- vote the primary, students who are j "War wi)es out delicacy and tender--

interested in ! dition, Wooster's Greek mem- registering to vote for ness," Hedges said. "It renders the indi-- the general election in November j vidual obsolete." In war, "all things, bers host their annual lip sync should contact the Wayne County ! including human beings, become contest. See page 5. Board of Elections. : objects to gratify." Those who are voting for the ! In a separate interview, Hedges upcoming primaries are reminded to talked about how his upbringing has A Wooster citizen displays candidate support for Republican provide one form of ID at their affected his stance towards war. . His am party member Matt Miller, running against Ralph Regula for respective polling location. parents were both social activists. His

For more information on j father, Republican Congress seat (Photo by Mac Buehler). . specific a WWII veteran, became a paci-- polling locations, hours and absentee ! fist after the war. As a child watching

faces challenger Matt Miller, with voting policies, visit the Board's Web j soldiers in AlexCacioppo marching an Independence Ohio congressman Jim Carmichael site at http:wayne.sssnet.com. Day parade, his father turned to him

Charles Fischer running unopposed. Central Normal office hours for the Wayne j and said, "Never forget. Most of those

Voice Staff Committee posts up for vote are County Board of Elections are ; guys were in the back, fixing the

being sought by Martin Frantz (for Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. until 1 trucks." Hedges said he was raised "in a The Wayne County primary elec- the 1st Ward), Beverly Shaw (for the 4:30 p.m. home where war was seen for the abom- - .Arts previews the upcoming tions on May 2 will determine which 2nd Ward), Dorothy. J. Ginther (for For more information on the May : ination that it was." Wooster Jazz, Orchestra and candidates compete in the November the 3rd Ward) and Thomas G. primary, visit the Ohio State Hedges asserted that war is misrep-- ' Concert Band concerts. See 7 general election. In addition to Maurer (for the 4th Ward). Department's Web site at ! resented in America. "We live on

page 6 for details. selecting the candidates running for In the Democratic primary, Tom http: www.sos.state.oh.us. j images and slogans that perpetuate our federal, state and district offices, the vanity. We cannot see ourselves as oth- primaries will also determine the Relay for Life an annual success ers see us. ... Only the vanquished outcome of several important issues. know war. ... They know the lies the landau Voters will decide three communi- victors hide." Memorials, statues, ty initiatives concerned with alcohol parades, bumper stickers, and "thick,

self-appoint- sale issues. One such initiative will ed memoirs of amoral determine if the Three Amigos statesmen who make war but don't Restaurant and Cantina can sell understand it" all misrepresent the real- "wine and mixed beverages and spiri- ity of war, said I ledges. However, "the -- tuous liquor" from 10 a.m. through words of the vanquished come later," he J midnight. said, or perhaps not at all. Additionally, other initiatives are In a contenixrary context, Hedges concerned with whether to allow for talked alxwt the war in Iraq and how Men's Tennis lost to Allegheny "off premise consumption" of alcohol the media is perpetuating an image, "a

5-- from Hawkins Market on Sundays feel unreal- 2, bringing their losing good story," that is grossly and whether to allow alcohol to be streak up to three games. The istic. He calls this misrepresentation sold from 10 a.m. through midnight "the myth of war." According to slide is their first three-gam- e anu on sunuays at rreeuom roous. I ledges, the American public only sees March ' '.T" N losing streak since Beyond local issues, voters will r "neatly packaged video clips fed to the 2002. See page 7. choose candidates that will compete press by war makers." These clips are

for important state and national posi- "clean, neat, tidy and wildly out of con-te- xt. tions, although the competition (or lack thereof) has already been deter- "In war, the press is already the prob- mined for some prominent positions. lem," said Hedges. He quoted Hiram News 2 Statewide, U.S. Senator" Mike Johnson, who said in a speech in 1917, Viewpoints 3 DeWine, while having no opponent 'Truth is the first casualty of war." Features 5 in the primary, faces re-elect- ion this "War for now is presented through Arts 6 November against Sherrod Brown, a the distorted prism of the occupiers," Westlake Democrat, the probable I Sports 7 said ledges. 'There is no more candor challenger. Meanwhile, Governor in Iraq or Afghanistan than there was in MEMBER Bob Taft is legally prohibited from Vietnam" seeking reelection in light of term On Friday and Saturday, April 14 and 15, Wooster hosted He said reporters traveling with restrictions. In his place, State the annual Relay for Life event in celebration of cancer Army units are not allowed to rexrt Secretary Kenneth Blackwell faces survivors. Teams of all ages raised money to donate to outside the unit. What the American Jim Petro in the Republican primary, public knows alxiut the War in Iraq o the American Cancer Society to help fight cancer, then while Democratic candidate Jim comes from "the skewed perspective of ASSOCIATED Strickland is facing off against walked the Wooster track for the entirety of the 16 hours in hotels." COLLEGIATE reporters penned up Bryan Flannery. to the beat of live - PRESS W0091 and entertainment (Photo by This myth of war, he said, Ixxwts rat- In the Republican primary, Caroline Hotra).

2005-0- 6 (R-16t- Congressman Ralph Regula h) See "Lecture," page 2 V f Friday, Voice SECTION EDITOR: April 21 2 Nvuiceews SARA TAGGART Hedges calls wars "mythical and addictive" CAMPUS horrifying, confusing, numbing. South Asia Week Lecture Nothing like the myth I had held." continued from p. 1 To explain why a person would here through Sunday repeatedly place themselves in such ings. However, "as a war sours, as it dangerous situations, Hedges describes This week the College has been no fits longer into the mythical narra- himself as an addict of the war experi- observing South Asia Week, a celebra- tive of what war is, it fades." Hedges ence. "War is the most potent narcotic tion of that region's culture. said the war in Iraq has already soured. ever invented." ' The first event was a lecture by "Average monthly coverage has been "War is a pornography of vio- Ansar Ahmed, associate professor of cut in half," he said, referring to cover- lence," he said. "It's dark beauty is sociology at Baldwin-Walla- ce ' College, age from the major television networks. filled with the monstrous and Socio-Econo- which addressed "Obstacles mic to In 2003, Hedges said, the monthly cov- grotesque. ... Even with its destruc- Development in South Asia" erage of the war in Iraq was 388 min- tion and carnage, it war gives us on Monday. utes. In 2004, that number dropped to what we want, a purpose." On Tuesday, a Hindu worship service 274 minutes per month, and in 2005, Thus is the life of a foreign corre- was held. It was followed by a lecture by only 166 minutes per month were spondent addicted to war, he said. "We Deepak Sarma, assistant professor of devoted to war coverage. He also said wander from conflict to conflict seeking religion at Case Western Reserve major newspapers are starting to shut one last hit." Then, like every addiction, University, which dealt with the topic down their bureaus. Hedges said if you don't make a con- "Hinduism in America: Where are the is Hedges a veteran of war journal- scious effort to get out, it consumes you. Leaders?" The South Indian film ism. "I've spent most of my adult life in "When we see ourselves, our addiction, "Virumaandi" was shown on Thursday. war."' He is famous for his front line life becomes very hard to bear." He said Tonight "Bharata Natyam: Classical coverage from El Salvador, Sarajevo, it took him three years to reassimilate Hedges, now of Indian Dance" will be presented by a professor journalism at Princeton Guatemala, and Nicaragua. He spoke of into society. "If I didn't stop, my luck Nupur Anjali. The free University, spoke on Monday about the truth about the nature concert will several near-dea- th incidents in his would have run out." begin at 7 p.m. in Freedlander Theatre. "I and career. lived through the siege of i "My life has been deformed by organ- effects of war(Photo by Caroline Hotra). The Sixth Annual Ethnic Fair will be Sarajevo,1' hesaid, "where we knew that ized, industrial violence," he said, "I Times for denouncing the Iraq war and the Lilly Project, the English held 1 1 from a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Wayne if the Turks drove the barri- through carry within me ghosts of my comrades told to either "keep quiet" or be dis- Department, Hillel, the Office of County Fairgrounds. cade, one third to one-ha-lf of the popu- now gone." missed. Interfaith Campus Ministry and Also on Saturday is the annual India lation of the city would be murdered." In 2003, Hedges gave a commence- "I knew it was over," he said, "I was local activist group Wooster Dinner, which will begin at 6 p.m. in In situations like that, Hedges said it ment address at Rockford College, in lucky to get out alive." I le left The New Opposing the War. Mackey Hall of Westminster Church takes about seconds for Ix-cam- 60 e the myth of Rockford, Illinois. He spoke out against York Times and a professor, The lecture was scheduled to coincide House. The meal features traditional war to dissolve. Compared to the myth- the war in Iraq and said he "was ...:t. ..u:u: booed teaching journalism at Princeton wiiii me eyes vviue vspeiir I'Miiuu, north Indian cuisine and will be catered ical war our media portrays for viewers off the stage." He said he was given a University. which will be held Sunday, April 23, by Bombay Sitar restaurant in Canton. at home, Hedges said, "Sensory war was formal reprimand from The New York Hedges' lecture was sponsored by behind Lowry Student Center. Tickets are $8 for students with I.D.

and $ 1 2 for non-studen- ts. ' .The closing event of the week will be SGA candidate Admissions a Asia numbers South Bazaar on after- short Sunday noon in Lowry Center. South Asian cos- Liz Miller

tumes and cultural artifacfs will be on Editor-in-Chi- ef display and free samples of Indian optimistic The Student Government snacks and beverages will be available. Association (SGA) held its cabinet

elections on Wednesday and Thursday -- Speakerfocuses on "i of this week. for 2010 As of press time, results were not pop-cultur- al violence available, but all official candidates Katie Incoming Koestner, who spoke last year running for open positions were . about date rape, returned to campus on uncontested. continued from p. 1 Monday to speak about violence against Sara Arnsten '06, a senior senator, Jon Hartschuch (left) and Stephanie Linich (right) Those numbers increased this year to women in American popular culture. said that, in spite of low voter turnout, (Photos by 78 Asian and 64 Hispanic students. Of Her talk was interactive and included "It'll certainly be enough to declare Caroline Hotra). the 2 the-19- students already confirmed, topics such as Facebook.com. election." ond presidential election, '09 Public (Secretary of Relations). seven are African American, five This was are event sponsored by the Election Committee Chair and Hartschuch said'"It's a little frustrat- All candidates in currently serve Asian, four are Hispanic and three are Women's Resource Center, Women's Housing 'Secretary Morgan Watkins ing because it kind of shows a lack of some capacity in the organization. international students. 'Program, ' Studies CARDED, '06 said that many students "kind of student motivation." a Linich is the current Secretary of Gueldenzoph said.the College is tak- ""EMPOWER, IGC, Budget elec-TT- Committee, see if voting in an uncontested on Nonetheless, the rising senior has Academic Affairs, Riley is a sophomore ing progressive to cam- Sciences and steps increase Humanities and Pueblcfde" as pointless" and hopes that stu- hope for the future of the organizatio- Senator; Nguyen is the current pus diversity. An on-canp- us Esperanza. Diversity dent participation will be higher in" n-J!If people come out for the Secretary of Services, is Long the" Task Force was formed "to look at dif- next week's senate race on behalf of Senate elections ... then we should Parlementarian and NATION Wisniewski the ferent ideas to help recruit and retain the candidates and the students. have a good year next year," only first-ye- ar in the bunch is serv- minority students." Gueldenzoph said Jonathan Hartschuch '07 is the sole Hartschuch said. ing as the clerk. Mumps virus returns the Task Force is also working on candidate for the SGA presidency. Other candidates include Stephanie Unfilled seats, including the "how to recruit and retain a diverse Hartschuch also ran uncontested for Linich '08 (Vice President), Patricia Secretary for Diversity and Cultural as a possible threat faculty." The Task Force is co-chair- ed the presidency in a special election Riley '08 (Secretary of Services), Nikki Affairs and the will be Historian, filled by Vice President of Academic Affairs earlier this spring after Michael Nguyen '07 (Secretary of Academic in the fall through the traditional let- to college students Iain Crawford and Dean of Faculty Prohaska 'Oresigned from his post. Affairs), Nate Long '08 (Secretary of ter of intent process, according to Shila Garg. Gueldenzoph said the The Centers for Disease Control and un running unopposed his sec-- Housing) and Kelly Renee Wisniewski Hartschuch. in Diversity Task Force has Prevention has issued a health advisory already joined a group of colleges in the North concerning the possibility of a multi-sta- te East Council on High Education, outbreak of mumps. Weekend comes to life for seniors an organization whose goal is "to reach Cases have been reported in states friends from i Liz Miller lots of different schools and we hoe to add a city tour of 'social out to students of color." For including Illinois, Minnesota, and next who have senior weeks," said Arnsten. followed j Editor-in-Chi- spots' by some form of late year, he said they plan a Wisconsin. The ef to start pro- outbreak began in Watkins said the vision of the plan- night food." j gram to bring Iowa, which has had inner city school coun- over 600 sus- ning committee is to "control the party Watkins said that the planning com- - selors to campus so they can tell their pected cases reported to its A party on the patio of Kenarden that would normally be there," citing mittee's hopes to bus students to local students about Wooster. Department of Public Health. The Lodge may sound like disaster for those the 2004 damages that occurred, large- dining and dancing establishments April is one of the busiest 'months majority of cases have occurred who can call to mind the thousands of ly to Kenarden Lodge. with bars, such as the Market Street for Wooster's Office of Admissions. among 18-to-- 25 ds year-ol- who had dollars in damages caused by students The Voice reported on Sept 3, 2004 Grill, Decades and the Okie Jaol. "It is crunch time for students who are previously been vaccinated. immediately preceding the class of that over $10,000 in damages were All of these locations are tentative, making final decisions." Gueldenzoph Mumps is a contagious viral disease 2004's commencement exercises. That incurred as a result "alcohol-soake- of d according to Holmes, who said that said his office is fielding a lot of that enters the body through the throat is ques- just one event considered commence- carpets and alcohol-relate- d debris" Watkins, Arnsten and the other seniors tions from high school seniors and nose and results in the swelling of who ment tradition that a collaborative among other things. In the wake of working with the the .planning committee were accepted. parotid glands, located in front of administrative effort hopes to legitimize these damages, a "general cleanup are putting together a list of locations. "They're good students, your ears above the jaw line. Symptoms so they're during commencement weekend. charge and specific charges by suites "We haven't talked with the establish- going to have options." He said stu- also include fever, sore throat and pain According to Dean of Students Kurt along with the administrative I process- ments yet, but exjurt they will offer dents use April to make last visits when swallowing or opening the Holmes, the events are being "hosted" ing fee" were given to around 105 stu- some sort of discounts," said Holmes. before the May' 1 deadline. "By this mouth. Treatment generally consists of or "sponsored by" the offices of Alumni dents, with bills ranging from under The last evening, the Sunday night point in time, over the medications they know they're going counter and bed Affairs and the President in addition to $40 to more than $100. before Monday's commencement exer- to get a g(K)d education here," said rest. If you experience these symptoms his ow n office. Interim Director of the Office of cises will include a patio party foe sen- you should a Gueldenzoph. Now the only question, contact physician or the Planned for seniors and their parents Residence Life Danielle Schantz said iors as well as their guests and family he said, is if they fit Wellness Center immediately. in here. "For each or other guests are three nights of the Kenarden Lodge incidents of two memlHTs. Holmes said the party will student we're right for, there are two For more information consult activities spanning from May 12 years ago are "part of the incentive. If include fMd, beverages and a D.I. WebMD.com students that decide they want to be or the Centers for Disease through May 14, including the we able are to provide a safe, more con- "This is what students do anyway, somewhere else." Control and Prevention at cdc.gov. This is why, Kenarden Lodge patio party. trolled environment for students, there said Holmes, "With a little bit of Gueldenzoph said, campus visits are so Compiled by Lizzy Druga "We're just doing more social events won't be as much destruction." luck, this will be a great event and set important. It gives the students a for students ... to just enjoy the last few The events are still in the process of the stage for following classes to have chance to see if they belong at days," said Karl Bluemel '04, the advisor being confirmed, but Holmes said that an even more expanded senior expe- Wooster. In last week's article on Men's to the Residential Senior Experience Friday "already has the UG event and rience." "April is interesting," said Tennis, Pat Grab was listed as a mem- and an area coordinator with the Office midnight breakfast" traditionally a In lie ber part future, Holmes said he would Gueldenzoph, "We're schizophrenic of .the 2007 class. Grab is actually of Residence Life. of commencement weekend activities. like to see officers elected from the sen- this time of year." a member of the 2009 class. An editor Holmes said the primary inspiration In addition, "Saturday has the Senior ior class each fall erred. to plan the com- He explained that with a new aca- for the week's events stem from his own Split event hosted by Alumni Affairs mencement weekend activities. demic school year right around the Though we at the Voice strive for per- undergraduate experience at Allegheny corner, the Office is working with high fection, we sometimes fall short. College. The week's events included school 2005-200- seniors who are making their Please send all corrections to two formal dinners and other activities. 6 SURVIVOR SIPPORT SYSTEM final decisions and high school juniors voicewooster.edu. He said Wooster's events would be A group of faculty and staff who arc available and sophomores who are just begin- "more casual, in a sense, because these to confidcniiully assist survive oi, or uiosc wno Know survivors ot sexual assault. For assistance ning the application process. events are focused more on relaxing." contact: "Right now we have two or three In addition to suggestions from the Nancy Anderson Longbrake Ext. 2319 people from the office traveling, talk- administrative planning team, student Pam Frcsc Luce 31 1 Fxt. 2256 ing to juniors and sophomores Indie bookstores is to start input being considered. Shirley Huston-Findle- y sra for Mind Wishart 118 Ext. 2543 the cycle anew," said Gueldenzoph. "If Travel Included in the planning team are Dianna Rhyan The Lilly House i Lxt.2301 we can impress them now, then they Student Government Association Carroll Meyer Westminster Church Fxt. 2208 will apply next fall." Housing Secretary Morgan Watkins '06 "It's been a good applicant pool," The WfantfrT Rnnlf Cnrrmanv and Senior Senator Sara Arnsten '06 Students may also contact the Collcce counselorsmedical statTat l"t 51 IQ said Guelden.oph on the incoming vktn mlaih ni imoylHnUwl mm who said they approached Holmes a Campus Minister at Ext. 2602. To report an assault, contact the Wooster q class of 2010. "There are solid num- about creating a weekend of events dur- rout at 7i i vemergencies) or i j(Wo4-3- J 33, or Campus Security at Ext. 25fl bers, is 209 Wot liberty St Downtown Wwtter ror access: the quality there and we've ing an SGA retreat earlier in the year. imormauon, piease mtp:'www.w postered" policies,. made some good strides to increase "I came into this school year having diversity." section Editors: Voice Christopher beck Friday, Katie Foulds View omts April 21 3 The Wnotr VrtSf The College qf Wooster's Student Newspaper Since 1883 Published Weekly on Fridays v. 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Andrew Whitmer, Web Editor Leslie Smith, Chief Copy Editor Shawn Sweeney, Business Manager Alex Cacioppo, Production Assistant Chaz Fischer, Production assistant Lizzy Druga, Production assistant . All materials published herein are property of The Wooster Voice and cannot be reproduced without written consent of the editors. The Voice can be contacted by mail . C-318-7, at College Wooster, Wooster, 263-259- E-m- of OH 44691 or by phone at (330) 8. ail can be sent to the editors at voicewooster. edu. Editorial cartoon by Julia V. Hendrickson. Send comments to voicecartoonswooster.edu. V 0URyiEvy Relay Space exploration must continue succeeds 1 for Life There have been 14 shuttle mis- beneficial elements of space explo- warn of our world's demise. The sions into outer space since the start ration and the continuing of NASA dramatization of 6ur environmental of the shuttle program. Out of those and its technologies. Our healthcare problems is effective, but at the same for secondyear in a row 1 14 only two, Challenger and systems, our safety, our food, our time worth our attention. Most of Columbia, have resulted in catastro- traveling and our future are all affect- what I read and watched had to deai For the second year in a row, Relay lights in candles honor of and in phe. In sympathy with the dead ed by the space program. with global warming and the deple- for Life was a success in raising over memory of cancer patients caught crew's families, Currently, NASA is developing tion of our resources. With space $28,000 for the American Cancer the eyes of students both involved in it's a tragedy ways of using our waste to provide technology, these issues can be affec- Society. The event was a huge the ; event as well as those simply that loved ones ingredients that are needed for grow- tively addressed and worked with. If achievement for all who participated; passing by the stadium. were lost. The ing plants. If this technology is suc- complete answers aren't reached, then not only did it raise awareness and No one could miss the touching mechanical fail- cessful, it will mean that we will be at east these technologies make sig- funds for the foundation, but it word "HOPE" spelled out by candles ing of those able to grow crops without soil. The nificant headway. involved students and faculty in a on the bleachers of the stadium. Also two missions term used for this process is "hydro- Continuing with the space program , benevolent cause. throughout the night there were s"uch was unaccept- ponics." With hydroponics we will be and giving proper support and fund- The event spanned far beyond the events as the popular Nearly Naked andymaloney able. However, able to grow plants on other planets ing to it is a step for mankind that 18-ho- all-nigh- ur ter on April 14-1- 5. Run and the hysterical Mr. And Ms. one thing or even on spaceships making long doesn't take enormous calculations In the weeks before the event stu- Run. Both events raised quite a sum should be kept space flights. and landing a module in a crater on

dents i-- raised money by selling ous for the cause. There w'eTfalso'Vaf in mind. : That is that . (the lunar sur-- bracelets, lip balm, and candy as well musical artists and even a Tai Chi death happens all the "The world has a lot of thiners to look forward face. All it as hosting various fundraisers at the class on Saturday morning. Those time, and with an takes is con-

Underground. Some to. . . . groups went so involved in planning the event did a important matter like Our society should be pushing into the sideration. far as to offer Taco Bell runs in order wonderful job in keeping participants space exploration and unknown and Michael to raise money. The energetic and exploring outside of our atmos- active throughout the long night. resulting technologies, Griffin, the generous attitudes of those involved This event is a College of Wooster they should be put in phere in betterment for ourselves" current in the fundraising process made the favorite because not do par- the only the past and kept there. . . administrator event a huge success. ' ticipants donate their time and effort The world has a lot of things to look NASA also provides technology of NASA said in USA Today that the . Relay kicked off at 6 p.m. on Friday to a wonderful cause, but they alsq forward to (and unfortunately a lot of that aids elsewhere. In hospitals they shuttle program and the ISS night with the and survivor walk it have a fun time gathering as a group, things to fear). Our society should be provide an alternate to heart bypass (International Space Station) were continued throughout the evening setting up tents and for into the . staying up pushing unknown and surgery through use of lasers. They "mistakes." He explaiiied'the space' t, and into the wee small hours of the the night while they contribute to exploring outside of our atmosphere provide new ways of body imaging, shuttle was developed top ahead of morning with various events and such a worthy cause. The school and in betterment for ourselves. new types of prosthetic limbs, time thus making it susceptible to fundraisers which all aided in the suc- all those involved in the planning of Since the shuttle disasters, public infrared thermometers and miniscule flaws. As for the ISS he said that it is cessful outcome affair. of the this event must be commended for support for NASA and its space pro- computer chips with cameras on in the wrong position to be used as a Team members started walking at their tireless efforts and dedication to gram has dropped. During the 1990s them. NASA has technology that can "waystation" for shuttles going p.m. and 6 kept at least one member the cause. polls showed that public support for aid to find and eliminate land mines, beyond the earth's orbit. Maybe those -- their team the all of on track at The College community did a phe- space exploration and its correspon- they help manufacturers with creat- two aspirations weren't necessarily times. Throughout the night there nomenal job in planning and running ding endeavors slowly rose but later ing effective sunglasses that prevent successful in the eyes of some but the were special ceremonies and enter- this event and its success is obvious suggested a decline starting in 2001. harmful UV rays and radiation from technologies used in their develop- taining events that kept tired partici- to all involved. Thank you to all who Since then it has not been the same. reaching the eye, and provide strong ment are helping build our future. pants awake and involved. donated time, money and effort to the Not even the elderly John Glenn rescue tools for fire fighter. The luminaria ceremony, which amazing cause. - going back into space aboard the The earth is in a crisis. Perhaps it's Andy is the cartooninst and regular Discovery could summon much inter- just a coincidence, but within the past columnist for the Voice. He can be est in the American public. week I've seen at least three pieces of reached for comment at Online registration What we don't understand are the media boasting bold headlines that amaloney09 wooster. edu.

surprisingly efficient intelligent discussion and dismissing" There will always be a contingency Criticism it without contemplation. who will dislike the sculpture, but (if Last week the College took a brave within 10 minutes before their regis- of think this be The Eiffel Tower was criticized you might you!) at least step into the future by holding course tration time could enter their classes heavily as an eyesore when it was entertain the possibility that this registration online. The general stu- before their given time, perfecting first constructed, but now it is a bea- sculpture does have meaning, even if dent sentiment the Double Core heading into the process even further. Then when con of architecture and modern it isn't the prescribed meaning, and is weekend was nervous at best and in their time came, they simply click in a suitable location before coming to thought.. , several cases is downright pessimistic. "register." This clearly a far more Obviously, "Double Core" will not this conclusion. After all, Wooster has been not efficient way to register. shortsighted reach the importance of the Eiffel To neglect that alternative is known for its flawless advancements There were a few bugs that stu- Tower, but it will stand the test of provincial and should be frowned on in technology. dents encountered with prerequisites, time as the College moves forward. by students at a forum of higher

The Wired Scot has certainly had lists, and I.S. well-collect- waiting but with any .To the editors: learning. Mel Kendrick is a ed some since con- major problems its new program there are going to be a --Jay Fisher '06 and respected modern sculptor, a few few knee-jer- struction just years ago. The glitches. In fact, most of the The k petitions, Facebook with pieces in The Smithsonian printers and computers in the various problems surrounding the registra- groups, and general criticisms of the American Art Institute and the labs and libraries can also be frustrat- tion process were not on the technol- "Double Core" sculpture are short- Museum of Modern Art, just to ing from time to time. It seems, how- ogy end at all. Rather many of the sighted and foolish. name a few. ever, that the cycle of less than ideal problems occurred because students These reactions are another exam- Students This does not take his work out of technological performance has been were still getting used to the new ple of a sense of entitlement that reproach, but when someone is broken with the online registration. program and did not attend the infor- some students have for things that accepted by experts in his field as From what we understand, very mation sessions. they do not control. The sculpture is should show accomplished, we should consider 'few problems occurred with comput- Students that logged in to Scotweb fully funded (no student tuition was that when criticizing his work. ers or the network when trying to prior to registration had the most used), fully cemented, and President That the sculpture disrupts the register for classes. It is just as success because they were familiar Hales has said that student involve- artist respect view of the mall and is "simply not ' impressive that the actual software, with the program. ment would not have changed a aesthetically pleasing" (referencing .which made is debut with registration This is problematic because it thing. last week's article, "Double Core is effective. that have 'was largely means students should I find it sad that a campus-wid- e To the editors: controversial") seems to be another Online registration is a much taken more of an interest in the new apathy becomes organized and awake weak argument for, its displacement. more effective way to register for registration process and also encour- only when tuition is raised, pipes are Ever since the new sculpture, It is accepted throughout artistic dis- classes. Students logged-i- n, entered aging because most of the problems replaced along the sidewalk on the "Double Core", ha's been added to the ciplines that symmetry is not neces- their classes, and logged out within will not exist as time passes. Quad, and a statue is placed in front mall, I have heard words thrown sary for aesthetic success. minutes. Those that did express reg- In general,' it is accurate to state of Scovel. around attempting to describe it: Symmetry is not the same as bal- istration needed only a three digit that the online registration was a suc- I think that the sculpture detrac- "ugly," "hideous," "crap". But what I ance, which generally is an attribute synonym for each class in order to cess and all of those who were tors need to step back, take a deep haven't heard concerning this piece of of good art, and for that we should register. involved in its implementation should breath, and think about the art and art are interpretations. I am not an trust our photographer to capture a

fact, who in be at-lar- ge I In students logged congratulated. how it fits into the campus art major, but have been around art new shot of the mall for our post- and what the College is trying to do. throughout my life. cards. The Voice welcomes letters to the editors Our campus, although scenic and From my experience, it is much Most important is the fact that we Letters cannot exceed 350 words irflength and must arrive to the pleasant, does not have much distinc- more constructive to first try to should be respectful of the artist and Voice by 5 p.m. on the Monday before Friday publication. tion. I believe "Double Core" to be a understand a piece and give it mean- his efforts. I'm not sure what is hor- breath of fresh air on a ing before passing judgment. The All letters must be signed and include contact information. In addi- campus rifying or offensive about an abstract where the environment becomes reason for this being that it is easy to sculpture. Give the sculpture a tion, the Voice reserves the right to edit and hold letters. stale. dismiss something that you don't chance you may change your mind Please send via e-m- ail to letters voiceviewpointswooster.edu Art is made to make us think, and I understand. Don't expect your first about it. Letters can also be sent by hard mail to C--3 1 87, The Wooster Voice, College feel that the people who criticize the reaction to be indicative of the of Wooster, Wooster, 01 1 4469 1 . sculpture are turning away from strength of a composition. --Ryan Thomas '08 4 Friday, April 21, 2006 The Wooster Voice Voice editors examine aspects of immigration debate Immigration issue part of American search for concrete identity The current debate regarding For example, other parts of take American' jobs. Assuming that immigration has turned an entire during the Europe. undocumented immigrants actually group of people in the United States 1950s, an era Here we stand, do compete with non-immigra- nts in from a low-ke- y seen as a classic over a decade later, the job market, the frustration of the i i and almost age in American proposing a crack- American worker is certainly mis- underground culture, immi- down, specifically on placed. In the modern capitalist mar- work force gration policy Mexican immigrants. ket, foreigners do not have to come to to an active was dictated by But why? It is true the United States to take any jobs.

political entity. the McCarran-Walt- er that dangerous indi- Those who protest based on the Although it was Act of viduals could come economic argument would do well to the legislative 1952. into the country focus less on immigrants and more chrisbeck effort in This law list- through the southern on the corporate executives who are Washington ed 33 reasons to border, but the same moving jobs oversees to increase that mobilized forbid entrance goes for the northern their own wealth. In other words, do the people who have been protesting into the United border and, regard- not blame Mexico but, rather, criti- throughout the United States, it is States, including less, potential crime cally examine the very economic sys- important to realize that the immi- homosexuality, is not a reason to seal tem that Americans are so willing to

1 1 gration issue goes far beyond the affiliation with off America. . - defend. Indeed, the current argu- million undocumented immigrants in the Communist There is also the ments against immigration are no the United States. Rather, the party and suspi- argument that this is more legitimate than the ones that

protests throughout the country and . cion that an not their country, but were prevalent during the 1950s. the policy initiative in Washington individual would again it isn't really Whether we exclude individuals both appear to be partially the result engage in "activ- ours either. Our ances- because they are communists, anar-

of a continuous effort to define the ities which tors took this land by . chists, homosexuals, Irish, Poles, American identity. would be preju- conducting the state-sponsor- ed Italians or Mexicans, it is clear that First, it is necessary to point out dicial to the genocide of as a country, we are constantly that if the American identity is tied public interest." an entire race. attempting to form a concrete

exclusively to the land, then only the This was the , Illustration by Andy Maloney We continue to American identity. What we need to 2.4 million Native Americans could status quo until the 1980s, when the posed the Employment Opportunity reflect our European heritage, not realize, however, is that the American claim citizenship. That is obviously government held two separate lotter- Immigration Act, which passed just racially but also through our hol- character can never be exclusive, but not the case, since Europeans con- ies that gave the right of permanent through the legislature on partisan idays, traditions, religions and our is inherently diverse. quered this land through force and residence in the United States to lines. This act allowed more imm- language, which is riddled with

nts formed an- - American identity which 30,000 immigrants. In 1990, igrants into the United States and Germanic and Latin characteristics. Chris is the co-Viewpoi- editor of com- has evolved and been reflected in Representative Bruce A. Morrison, a offered complete amnesty -- to all ille- Finally, there js the economic argu- the Voice. He can be reached for immigration policy. Democrat from Connecticut, pro-- gal immigrants, from Ireland and ment that undocumented immigrants ment at check wooster. edu. Objections to immigration, reveal largerproblems with right wing

Last week Voice columnist Brian he shilt out most liberal-leani- ng read- accident. makes it official and gives them vot- Compromise. Sure, they want to

Frederico joined many across the ers by using the word "illegal" as-- a This, finally, has made its way into ing power." By distancing himself legalize the undocumented imm- nation in sounding off on immigra modifier for "immigrant." court, but many such cases do not. from "them" (that is, the immigrant igrants already in the United States, r tion issues."-"- - There is nothing illegal about the Undocumented immigrant workers other) he is able to see undocumented so long as they will be "remembered" While Brian activities of most undocumented are not paid fair wages or given workers as commodities. And yet, this for such a gesture when it comes time presented a typ- immigrants in the United States. Like appropriate benefits. They are virtu- is not an uncommon argument for for the general elections. ical conserva- - . many others in this country, they ally invisible in all legal senses, eerily someone from his political stand- Frederico is right in saying that tive argument have families, work and enjoy leisure similar to other undocumented work- - point. '. ' "any federal solution to the problem against imm- activities when cir- The Bush will be criticized" and I am not igrants' rights cumstances permit. "...as a country that prides itself on principles of Administration entirely sure that there is a single, , and supporters' ("I am all for There is, however, i. i r .1 jo-j- . its solid solution. democracy and fairness, the Unitedtt States comp7ssion lizmiller people wanting something deeply false . What I do know is that, as a coun- ' ' to live in illegal and sinister should do whatever it can to first protect undoc- - toward political try that prides itself on principles of America, but they need to do it legal- about the way they democracy and fairness, the United his flawed umented workers' civil liberties." Caiiy undocument- - ly") logic was and outright are exploited in this States should do whatever it can to ,

offensive in many ways. country. . . ed immigrants and first protect undocumented workers' Frederico began a pic- in" the Latino population in the United by painting Right here in Wayne County, Ohio, ers "employed" the United States j civil liberties, j' ture of the "recent nationwide undocumented immigrant workers not even 150 years ago. States) is dehumanizing. If the Bush Administration protests" that have been taking place are being exploited, and little media Some people in the United States, They are only "compassionate" focused its attention on protecting in cities across the United States. coverage is being given to their like Frederico, are advocating for toward the plight of the individuals people rather than borders (which are Possibly the most jarring facet of his plight. I heard a story just last week undocumented immigrants already in in question when they Can give them, largely just imaginary constructions whole argument was his willingness about one such worker who lost an the U.S. to "pay a fine' and "learn as Frederico suggested, "voting anyway) perhaps this "issue" may be

to adopt the label of "illegal immi- arm in a work-relat- ed accident. His English" not unlike the proficien- power." Again, to draw a parallel to closer to a more coherent resolution.

African-America- ns when United States' unfortunate ' grants" talking about undocu- employer, fearful of the ramifications cy tests imposed on the history i r-- Editor-in-Chi- mented immigrants. Frederico was it seems almost as if Bush is the ef the Voice. If of employing undocumented workers, not too long ago. , Lz of trying to make his viewpoint accessi- abandoned his employee at the hospi- Even more troubling is Fredcrico's Administration advocates want a She can be reached for comment at ble to the readers of this publication, tal and took no responsibility for the statement that "legalizing them only modern revision of the Three Fifths milIerewooster.edu. Extremists hinder religious tolerance U. S abortion law is

Recent skepticism of Tom Cruise .the resistance. Tom Cruise has of many of the group's followers and his lifestyle began when suddenly, breached far too many boundaries in causing Americans to develop a nega- becoming too strict a year ago, Cruise became outspoken, the name of Scientology and should tive perception of Scientology and its

I engaged, and a stop going against what is medically ideologies. Scientology is not a bad, The new law in South Dakota ple rape," but only if a girl was "a father-to-b- e. accepted in order to gain publicity for an unsafe, or a ridiculous religion. It w hich bans abortion in any case, virgin or planned on saving her vir- Even more his religion. is Tom Cruise and its other radical except to save the life of the mother, ginity till marriage, was religious, doubt and dis- Tom Cruise has said that he could followers who create the problems for doesn't really change a lot for the was brutalized and raped, sodomized gust arose when detoxify a heroin addict in three the group as A whole. women of as bad as you can make it." Cruise outward- days, and cure the asthma ailing They perpetuate a fictitious percep- South Dakota. While I didn't hear his reasoning ly proclaimed fire fighter who breathed toxic tion of the religion. For example, one This time last behind this, I can only imagine the C his loyalty to smoke on September 1 1. Both of woman died after listening to the year, if you criteria that would be in future bills katiefoulds Scientology. To these claims seem outrageous and advice of a leader by over-consumi- ng were a teen girl sponsored by Bill Napoli for what

terribly dangerous. pills of seaweed; she died of an over- "in trouble" in exactly qualifies as "enough" brutal-izatio- n. another product of Hollywood, fran- Cruise also publicly scorned Brook dose of "pond 'Scum." South Dakota, As if being raped isn't tically attempting People are quick it wasn't exact- enough. And if you don't believe in to piaster his name t0 forset ,hat ly easy to get God, your rape wasn't as tragic? But Tom Cruise has said that he could detoxify a maureenhanlon in magazines like J gion is spiritually an abortion of course, his bill never ended up every other fading heroine addict in three days, and cure the asthma based and that dis-- either. There making an exception. Most of the was one abortion clinic in the entire world is legalizing abortion now, rTrti- fire h-ar- toxic smoke m who breathed on could - ailing flShter 7m Xtal state, where they flew in a doctor including South Africa, Cambodia and ly do by spreading September Of these Claims OUtra- - of religion is risky I from Minnesota to perform proce- - Chad. But the United States isn't the J 11. Both Seem tin..1 urtrtli rSr iousmcss. dures, probably not very often, only and country removing rights, Scientology? geous terribly dangerous." Spiritually, j In all states of the union, there s In El Salvador, they have set up an

However, mv non-- . Scientology has an have been more and more restrictions elaborate system to ensure that there

anti-depressa- chalant reaction to Cruise's outbursts Shields for taking nts incredibly sound and convincing from flans on particular methods, are no abortions of kind, j any which became focuses on con-- angry repugnance for the after her horrible battle with post- argument. Scientology I to waiting periods, to parental ! includes medical spies, a special I man after did some research. partum depression. the immortality of the soul and the , sent, to my personal favorite, requir- - court system, and forensic vagina Our country was founded on tlie Cruise lias no business telling those ability of the person to realize his ing all women to get an ultrasound inspectors.

ideology of religious freedom and who suffer from such serious illnesses fullest potential and happiness. ; before having an abortion. , That's right. Forensic Vagina

tol erance and there should be no per- how to handle their treatment. Post- It is the "study of the truth." John i Supposedly liecau.se abortions are Inspectors. son in the country who despises partum depression is a grave disease, Travolta and his wife, Kelly Preston, ! performed all the time, without the But there is a ray of hope, among another because of their religion. a disease which led Andrea Yates to practice a more reformed and accu- woman being aware that there is a old male senators who tell you that

One of the most important freedoms murder her five children. rate model of Scientology and have ! child in there. the time you got raped didn't suck i is that of religion and to deny any For Cruise to say that Shields was dismissed and even criticized the way As frustrating, kind of hilarious enough, among a Democratic party person that right would be ludicrous. wrong to take medication is truly an by which some Scientologists misuse and scary as all the various laws are, who bills themselves as a viable I Yet, can't help but feel anger uninformed and atrocious statement. the basic idea of the religion. j South Dakota has a new kind of option and hasn't made a whimper, towards the extreme and imposing On the same note, Cruise wanted his These extremists, like Tom Cruise, abortion restriction, one that makes and among forensic vagina inspectors. which in a . a way Cruise practices his fiance to go through with silent bring dangerous perspective to the I me squint at the gathering storm The only place in South Dakota religion. birth which means that Katie Holmes religion and diminish its original i cloud and wonder if Frodo should that state law doesn't affect, the I'm not trying to blindly jump on must keep noise to a minimum and goal. People must discern fact from get around to throwing that ring in Indian reservation, is owning the the packed bandwagon of Tom doctors in the room must not speak fiction so that they do not end up like ! the fire some time soon. brand new abortion clinic in the state Cruise critics, but he has become the at all. the numbers of blind followers to the Alluding perhaps to the fact that a limits of South Dakota. South Dakota

! classic example of a religious Again, it seems rather unsafe to tell Church of Scientology who died by conservative estimate shows 85 per-- I will still only have one abortion clinic extremist. a doctor what lie can and cannot say denying medical truth in the pursuit cent of Americans in support of left. We'll see how long it takes

well-bein- g. Just like a Christian that burns in the delivery room. of spiritual : abortion for women who are victims America to follow. abortion clinics or a nun that ties her- There is much corruption within of rape and incest, w hich this bill

reli- is co-Viewpoi- nts self to a tree in Asia, outspoken the religion centered on the founder, Katie the editor of j makes no exceptions for, another Maureen is a regular columnist for harm- L. and the Voice. Katie be reached gious movements like these are Ron Hubbard, the mysterious can for j Senator, Bill Napoli, explained that he the Voice. She can be reached for ful and not just to tlv person staging uKiimstaikis surrounding the deaths comment at kfoulds08wooster.edu. would not make exceptions for "sim comment at mhanlon08wooster.edu. Section Editors: XT Justine Mccullough voice Friday, Melissa Simmelink April 21 Assistant Editor: 5 Gillian Helwig F.eatures Virginia Coalition to headline annual Springfest event

Susie Sentevski Wooster -- that has performed at previ- Student Activities, thinks that : Voice Staff Writer ous WAC events, will open the show at m v I Springfest will provide a welcome 5 p.m. Following them will be - break from the busy study schedules As the draws year to a close, Wooster Screaming Orphans, which is made up that students face near the end of the Activities Crew (WAC) plans to send it of four Irish sisters. - year. "The purpose of Springfest is to out in style. WACs annual event, "They're a great, great band," says allow students the opportunity to Springfest, promises, to be another Brad Ingraham '07, the WAC member gather and take a break from what has good time for students this year. in charge of organizing Springfest. been a crazy semester," she said. She The outdoor f concert takes place on "We're very excited to have them." promises that Springfest is shaping up Friday, May 5 and features three dif- Springfest will take place on the to be one of the most memorable ferent bands. Lowry Patio, where the evening's meal events yet. The headlining band for the event is will be served. The serving choices Baughman pointed out the benefits Virginia Coalition, a group that will include barbequed Pulled Pork, of scheduling the event towards the Wooster students selected through an Carolina Chuck's Pulled Chicken and end of the semester. "Springfest is one online vote back in December. barbequed tofu burgers. The meal will of the last opportunities to take advan- Virginia Coalition is a four-memb-er also include picnic-lik- e side dishes. tage of campus activities before the band from the Washington, D.C. area. The Underground will be present at end of the school year," she said. "It's The four friends who make up the Springfest, serving alcoholic beverages a nice way to spend time with your band, Andrew Poliakoff, Paul Ottinger, to students with ID. Additionally, friends, listen to great music and take Jarrett Nicolay and John Patrick, met C.A.R.D.E.D. is sponsoring a root beer advantage of free drinks." Virginia Coalition, for this Springfest, in the music program at T.C. Williams kegger at Springfest, where students the headline band year's Ingraham agreed. "WAC tries very High School, the setting of the movie looking for an alternative to alcohol will feature music from their latest album "Ok to Go" (Photo hard to make sure each event is as "Remember the Titans." Each member can get free root beer. courtesy of WAC). unique and big as possible," he said, of the band performs vocals and plays C.A.R.D.E.D. will not be serving adding, "Students should attend several instruments in addition to their usual assortment of colorful said C.A.R.D.E.D. President Brandi you get to see a band that you picked to because it's going to be a great event." writing songs. mocktails at this event, but hopes that Baughman '07. "The place from which play," said Ingraham, who also asks Springfest is free of charge to Virginia Coalition's music is difficult the root beer kegger will be a hit. the kegs will be purchased makes their students to make good use of the College of Wooster students. Guests to classify, considering the band claims "We decided to do something a little own root beer so it's sure to be a sweet pleasant spring weather that Wooster of students will be charged $5 for to have influences from several styles different for Springfest. The campus treat," she added ' has had lately. "It's a great time to lis- admittance. There is a limit of one and genres of music, including rock, hasn't had a root beer kegger that I WAC urges students to take advan- ten to music outside," he added. "You guest per student. Watch for flyers soul, hip-ho- p and bluegrass. know of, so it should be something tage of the unique situation that can't beat an outside show," and posters in the future for more No Outlet, a student group from new and exciting for the students," Springfest offers. "It's not every day Dottie Crillura, Assistant Director of information on Springfest.

Effie's Players to present student-produce- d comedic fairy tale

ties to do musical theater, we thought it secluded garden all his life, training him developing the. play has proved chal- would be fitting to do a musical, despite to reject passion in favor of reason. As lenging throughout the semester; how- the extra challenges of putting togeth- fate would have it, Agis is also the right- ever, the culmination of efforts is truly musical instead a play," ful prince of Sparta, and he is preparing for Effie's I er a of straight .worthwhile Players. vio- Weiss said. . to reclaim his throne with whatever There have been so many rewarding

With royalties and script rental fund- lence necessary. Leonide and her lady-in-waiti- ng, moments along the way it's really . W&9 ed Corine, disguise themselves watch a show blossom. I by Campus Council, the major exciting to expenses of the production are accom- as men in order to enter the garden. think, though, that the most rewarding modated. However, Effie's Players are From there, a series of disguises, seduc- moment will be seeing the finished still assembling the set, props and cos- tions and ridiculous plot twists carry product," said Weiss. 1 tumes with the help of the theater the seven characters to an eventual tri- Triumph of Love" will represent

department as a major resource. , umph of love. numerous personal triumphs for Effie's Finding space to rehearse has also been Effie's Players will bring the story to Players with its debut. The performanc- difficult for the group; however, a flexi- life with an ensemble that includes Katy es are April 28 and 29 at 8:15 p.m. in ble cast as well as the ability to adapt Patterson '09, Leah Suter '06, Sam Shoolroy Theatre, located in the black-bo- x have benefited the ultimate outcome of Haltiwanger '07, Kirsten Jaegersen '07, theater of the Freedlander Theatre the play. ' Ian Rynex .'09, Ian Marty '08 and Philip building. Admission is free to all a'nd The challenges of putting a show McLeod '09. Shawn Sweeney '06 . is open to the public, but limited to 99 together are all part of the joy of the- stage managing the show, and he is also people each night. Seats can be reserved ater," Weiss said. 'Theater is in large the general manager of Effie's Players. through a sign up sheet at the Lowry "part about problem solving and team- In addition to directing the show, Weiss front desk. ' work, and the challenges of this process also takes on the role of artistic director Liz Weiss is an Arts Editor for the have forced us to work together and for the group. Voice. She did not participate in the writ- think creatively. There have been quite a Creating the new organization and ing and editing of this story. few headaches, but they've been joyful headaches."' Greeks strut stuff at Lip Sync Triumph of Love" reflects the pas- sion for performance of a dedicated 'Urn group of students and humorously tells Illustration by Julia Hendrickson. a classic love story. Under the influence of James Effie's was developed last Magruder's book, with music by Jeffrey Melissa Simmelink Players, as the namesake of the ghost Stock and lyrics by Susan Birkenhead, Features Editor ' semester rumored to haunt the theater building. Weiss describes the play as "a musical Springtime on the Wooster campus The students' focus is on the art of comedy that feels like a sassy, charming O has finally come, and love is in the air. In musical theater, and they have overcome and slightly raunchy fairy tale." the spirit of the season, a new student the challenges assciciated with such The play unfolds with the tale of a theater group at the College will make work under the guidance of Liz Weiss princess named Leonide who falls in their debut performance next weekend, '06, director of the production. love with a boy named Agis, who lives titled 'Triumph of Love." "Because students at Wooster often with his aunt and uncle, "two ferocious The entirely student-ru- n group, complain alxmt the lack of opportuni philosophers." They have kept him in a Wooster triathlon welcomes everyone

At Kalamazoo, there were between triathlon. The event is open to any Sara Brown 35-6- 0 participants; although, student, faculty and staff member at Voice Staff Writer Whitbeck is hoping for a turn out of the College. Greek Lip Sync was held on Wed. April 19 in McGaw Do you ever feel like you just con- 25-3- 0 participants at the Wooster If this sounds like something you'd Chapel during the College's annual Greek Week. activities every venue. The event, however, is not like to participate in, you have to fill tinue to do the same Accompanied by music, five clubs and three sections per- day of each week here at out an entry form and turn it formed choreographed dances. The event Wooster? Have you been in by Monday, April 24. was open to the looking for something There is a $5 entry fee that entire campus community (Photo by Caroline Hotra).

(3 t-s- new and exciting to try? will provide you with a hirt and refreshments. Also, Or what about your sport- Tho American Lunn C"n rWp! j ing interests? Do you like participants must provide Accrtn swimming, running or their own equipment for the biking? If so, there is an event, as equipment will not 0 be provided. upcoming event on cam- ! B pus that you might want According to Whitbeck, to think about participat- 4 the triathlon "will have good ing in the Wooster competition for those that are Triathlon. serious as well as a fun The first annual atmosphere for anyone just Wooster triathlon will planning on finishing." do take place at the College If you have nothing to weekend next Saturday, April 29, at the of April 29, you should 8 a.m. seriously consider participating in the first-ev- er The triathlon will begin ; Wooster Triathlon. This will 17 . v i;: with a 500 yard swim at " - --J. "'Hi ;:n;;i;: mm be a fun event and good the pool, followed by a 20 Andy Maloney. mustration by for those kilometer bike ride. The . opportunity of you We can help with thall VWJVV.FFS0KLIHE.ORG will conclude with a solely for people who" are competitive who have been waiting for an event OuK-Smokl- From Smofciofl Orulln. a FREE ng tturt event like this. FrSom piogrm live-kilome- ter triathletes. run. lit)! 24 hour toy, on your own tchtdutt. born your own ben is if looking for a i The event has been organized by "The triathlon is for anyone that Even you are just swim interested in trying something new," way to vary your usual Saturday Scott Whitbeck, assistant today to togtn your Journey toward ttf workout routine, fill out Rttfttor unoktrf coach at the College of Wooster. He Whitbeck said. morning or and in Quality Information, When You used to participate in the triathlon at This can be your very first an entry form soon participate Need It Most Kalamazoo College. triathlon and it wouldn't matter. If the Wooster Triathlon. Hannah Graff '06 is assisting you don't want to participate in the AMERtCAM Justine www ohtolung cxg For your rtcunt) LUNO as event and volunteer event alone, teams of two or three Additional reporting by Whitbeck Offo,CiB V80Q LUNGUSA ASSOCIATION h. coordinator. are also welcome to participate in the Mt-Culloug- Friday, vVoice section editors: April 21 vanessa lange 6 Arts Elizabeth Weiss Music department serenades spring with three concerts Blake follow- Spiritual Suite for Baritone and Molly Lehman After its success, formed the Gault Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. The though. Continuing into the Ron Blake Quartet, and his popularity Concert Band, created last spring, is ing week, the Wooster Symphony Orchestra," arranged by Lena J. Voice Staff Writer as a jazz saxophonist was cemented. composed of both students and mem- Orchestra will perform on Sunday, McLin and Jan Bach. Finally thawing out after a gray and Today, along with being a mem- bers of the Wooster community. It April 30, in McGaw Chapel at 4 p.m. Sims attended the Oberlin he icy winter, the Wooster campus is pos- ber of the SNL Orchestra, Blake serves as an opportunity for casual The Wooster Symphony Orchestra, Conservatory of Music, where itively swimming with signs of performs and records with the musicians to play and perform with a like the Concert Band, is a collabora- received his Bachelor of Music spring. Daffodils bloom from every Christian McBride Band and has group, as well as providing conduct- tive effort between different groups. degree. He earned his Master's in corner. Students pull tank tops, skirts been touring and recording with the ing experience for each of the five Among its 60 members are college opera theater from State University of York. and sandals from the dusty corners of Grammy-nominate- d Yerba Buena senior music majors who direct the students, college New their closets. And from Scheide Music for the past year. group. faculty and Recently, he Center pour the sounds of three He has made more than 30 record- - "I've had a lot of fun conducting Wooster resi- - was nationally instrumental them," said Doug dents. televised in ensembles, Buchanan, one of This final con- Japan during a preparing for the the student direc- cert will bring o tour with the final concerts of tors. "I've found that the Orchestra's 6 Pacific Music 1 the year. the community 90th seasonTfiTa F e s t i v a members are very close. The J orchestra, WOOSTER excited about being ensemble, for- singing JAZZ involved with the merly known as "Opening College and making the Wooster it Prayer" by " ; music. Everyone's Orchestral Bernstein. First on the cal- put forth a lot of Society, gave its He has won endar is a concert effort to play music first perform- the Gold by the Wooster that is challenging, ance at the Medal of Jazz Ensemble on (h especially for com- College Enmark for Friday, April 2 1 at munity members Memorial American 8:15 p.m. in --u- 'i vl who haven't played Chapel on May Traditions and McGaw Chapel. in a while." 8, 1916. This has released The band, direct- The five seniors year, they will two CDs: "Soul ' - ed by Jeffrey ;..!. .,! celebrate their of a Singer: Members of the Wooster Concert Band rehearse for their Lindberg, will eel- - Mirhpllp Ditano' long and lus Robert Sims Band, which is finishing ebrate the end of upcoming concert. Concert its first sheila O'Connor, trous history Saxophonist Ron Blake, whose Si"gs African- - its ssth season full year, includes both students and community members Adrienne Gudeisky, with three guest most recent feat jn g ong career Amerifn Fo with a guest per- - courtesy OPI). and Daniel Utley. performers. , , ...... Songs and (Photo h3S been PlaVin9 Wlth the tormer saxo- - Most of them are J a c k "Sims Sings phonist Ron Blake, a member of the ings, including his latest release, working as student teachers at local Gallagher, the Saturday Night Live Orchestra, Copland." Saturday Night Live Orchestra. "Sonic Tonic." Blake's unique sound is school districts: Digaetano and first guest per- - Will appear With the WOOSter JaZZ John Russell, Blake w as born in the Virgin Islands a cobbling together of many influ- Gudeisky are both at Triway; Utley is former, will open Ensemble this Friday evening another senior ' mem- - and attended Interlochen Arts ences: his Caribbean heritage can be at Southeast Local Schools; and the concert by (phot() courtesy 0P). faculty Academy in Michigan and, later, heard, along with his exposure to the O'Connor is working in the conducting one . ; ber, will bring Massillon-Perr- Northwestern University, where he Chicago scene and genres like funk, y District. of his original compositions j the concert to a close by playing received a Presidential Award for Latin and traditional jazz. The program for Sunday will "Diversions Overture" which was Camille Saint-Sae- ns Symphony No. 3 artistic achievement. On Friday, the "Wooster Jazz, include "Variations on a Shaker Tune" recently recorded on CD by the Kiev in C Minor on McGaw Chapel's Davis While at the first Virgin Islands Ensemble will couple their talents by Aaron Copland, "I Am" by Andrew Philharmonic. ' - Memorial Organ. Jazz Festival, Blake met and played with Blake's. The band will play "My Boysen, Jr. Julius Fucik's Grand Gallagher is a senior, faculty mem- Russell also attended the Oberlin with jazz greats Dizzy Gillespie, Man Quincy" by Al Cobine, "Easy to March "The Florentiners," "Hebrides ber at the College and the Olive Conservatory of Music, receiving Bobby Hutcherson, Gary Bartz and Love" by Cole Porter, "Work Song" by Suite" by Clare Grundman, and Williams Kettering Professor of undergraduate training as an organ Jimmy Hamilton. - Nat Adderley, "Georgia on My Mind" -- "Rikudim" by Jan Van der Roost. The Music. major and singing with the College His experience inspired him to pur- by Hoagie Carmichael and "Uncle concert will finish off with several He earned his bachelor's degree Choir. He completed his graduate sue a career in professional jazz fo- Heavy's Pork Chop Review" by Keith selections from "Brigadoon," the cum laude from Hofstra University studies at Boston University and llowing his graduation from Foley. The evening will finish with Broadway musical. In addition, the and his master's and doctoral studied organ at the Mozarteum er" Northwestern. two original pieces by Blake: "Waltz newly formed Junior Varsity Pipe degrees in composition from Academy in Salzburg, Austria.-Lat- Blake immersed himself in the for Gwen" and "Public Eye." Band and Highland Dancers will play Cornell University. He is an he had advanced organ and choral Chicago jazz scene for a few years Tickets for the public are $5 and can and dance to music from Scotland as accomplished composer with over training at the Clare and King's before moving to Tampa to teach jazz be purchased at Wilson Bookstore or guest performers. '40 works for orchestra, chorus, Colleges of Cambridge University in studies at the University of South at the door on Friday night. Students This concert marks the end of the symphonic band, solo instruments England. At 'Wooster, he teaches Florida and perform with the Florida are admitted free of charge. band's first full year as an ensemble. and chamber groups to his name. music theory arid directs the Wooster Symphony Orchestra. He later moved It is free and open to the public. In 1996, he was named Ohio Chorus. to New York City and joined the Roy WOOSTER CONCERT BAND Composer of the Year by the Ohio Tickets are $5 for members of the Hargrove Quintet. He and drummer WOOSTER SYMPHONY Music Teachers Association. public, and can be purchased on cam- Dion Parson gained international The musical weekend will continue ORCHESTRA Vocalist Robert Sims will also pus at Wilson Bookstore or at the renown with the release of their with a performance by the Wooster join the group, singing baritone. door on the day of the concert. album, "2lt Century (Tahinun)." Concert Band on Sunday, April 23 in The music doesn't stop there, He will perform "I'm a Soldier: A Students are admitted free. Students andfaculty take advantage of new digital technology

five-min- Erik Shilling utilized video projects. "Plus, the equipment's kinda sexy," Night Live. tually producing a ute music Ansley Valentine, assistant profes- Dale Seeds, professor of theatre, Others include Alexander's music video for The Honorary Title's Editor-in-Chi- ef sor of theatre, has advised students on added. video, which "is just bizarre," "Revealing Too Much." If you remember when PowerPoint video projects in two of his classes, Seeds curated the first annual Valentine deadpanned. "The music "I liked the process a lot," Swarts presentations were state-of-the-a- rt, Directing I and Acting II, for several "COW Shorts" film festival which by TI-8- 3 Plus is bizarre, the whole said, while noting that the idea was you're getting old. If you remember years. ran Wednesday night. The festival, the thing's bizarre, but overall not a hit with everyone. when typewriters were the primary Part of the appeal of the new tech- first of its kind for the College, is Alexander's video highlights the "Some people didn't really have the means to publish an I.S., you're even nology is practical. comprised entirely of student submis- nice variety at the festival." experience with the technology, but older. "No matter what job you have, I sions. Digital video in the theatre and some others really liked it," he said. Now students, aided by technolo- think it's an opportunity to provide The films, which range in length communications departments is buf- Because of his positive experience gy's maddening advance, are produc- job skills that are becoming almost from four to 40 minutes, include at feted by the installation of a new mini with the first project, Swarts opted to video-editi- ing video shorts, ranging from art-hou- se essential," Valentine said, adding that least two senior Independent Study ng computer lab on the do a video again for the course final.

fare to independent movies. tech-sav- vy job candidates are at an projects, videos from Jessica Keath '05 lower level of Wishart Hall. The lab "It was a lot of work, but I'm doing Some are doing it for their senior advantage. and Joe Pickard '06. Both Pickard and includes three Mac computers, the it again," he added.

self-design- al state-of-the-- in-sever- Independent Studies; others for in-cl- ass "One of the reasons I started doing Keath are ed film majors, as art video editing software Digital technology has been used assignments. The videos of this is that there is more and more is another festival participant, Dave Final Cut Pro, and one computer other courses this year. For today typically replace what may opportunity to work in video pro- Alexander '08. devoted solely to editing sound. example, Peter Havholm, professor of have been a five or 10 page paper in duction fields." Valentine added. Three of Valentine's current stu- Brian Swarts '06 also produced a English, is teaching Digital Aesthetic the past. Valentine also noted that while dents also participated in the festival music video in Valentine's Directing I and the Literary Experience, a class Enhanced by newly acquired tech- some students may be strong writers, Eric Richardson's '09 short is a class. "I would definitely do a video studying the literary impact of digital nology, varied disciplines across cam- others have talents for film directing. music video set to the tunes of over a conventional pajer," Swarts technology. Students in the class are pus, such as the English, communica- "There are different kinds of intelli- Incredibad, the group responsible for said. Swarts spent more than a week working on digital projects in a vari- tions and theatre departments, have gences for students," he said. many comedic shorts on Saturday editing raw footage and sound, even ety of media. Student seeking roommate Senior art majors celebrate the completion of I.S. with Ebert exhibits for summer rental on East University.

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WMtrfk Cblt M6fl' '; w. nn inimfi','1' Studio art majors at the College have the opportunity to exhibit their Independent Study projects in Ebert Art Center. Sarah ' 09tfrllADV Kaplan's project (left) was a diary of portraits, focusing on the emotions of her subjects rather than aiming for physical like- ness. Naomi Levine (right) investigated issues of memory by combining family photographs, images of brain scans and photos of fireworks, trees and dancing, all of which trigger nostalgic memories for Levine. Each week two new students' projects will be featured (Photos by Karin Johnson). Section Editors: shabad Thadani Chris Sweeney MICHELLE ERICKSON ports Lacrosse drops decision to OWU Wieferich obliterates The game went back and fourth, this was most evident when at the ' end of the first half the Scots scored Scots 1 0, 000m record three goals in 1:26, closing out the half's score at 7-- 6, the Scots in the Dan Kremer showings in the triple jump and the xle lead. Tim Lee '09 had the first and Voice Staff Writer vault. Drushal was the only Scot on the Mark Weschler '09 tallied the last day with two high finishes, as she fin- -' two goals of the half. After a quick All-Oh- Last weekend, in the io islied sixtli in the xle vault by clearing goal in the third for Wooster, the Championship meet at Ohio Wesleyan 10 feet. Kayla 'Miller 'o) finished sixtli Bishops went on their own 3-- 0 run to University in Delaware, Ohio, The in the triple jump w ith a distance of 34 take back the 9-- 8. lead at Late in the College of Wooster's men's and feet, 2 inches. fourth quarter the Scots a 3-- 0 went on women's track teams squared off For the men, their 1.3th place finish run in only 1:20 seconds and retook against all 21 Division III schools in M resulted from several strong jx-rforn- the lead 13-- 12 with 6:03 left in the Ohio. Both teams performed well, as the ances, as they did not accumulate a sin- game. The rest is history. men finished 13th and the women fin- gle jndividual victory. Taylor Dellhagen On offense, Hisham Hassan had '07 ished 12th. '06 continued the theme of success in the best showing with 5 goals and 2 By far the greatest performance of the 10,(HK) meters as he finished third assists and Weschler '09 followed the day, and one of the greatest in the for the nien in a time of 33:25.42. Third with a hat-tri- ck and 2 assists. Team history of Wooster track, k'longed to place was the highest finish for the Captain Ben Abbott '07, with two Katie Wieferich '07. Wieferich won the Scots on the day, and Dierre Taylor '09 points of his own in the game Sunday, 10,000 full min- meters by nearly two added another one in the 100-met- er said that while the offense played 1 utes, completing the course in 36. 9.5s. hurdles. Taylor finished in 15.34, just a well, "The only shortcoming was fourteen-ye- our The time easily broke a ar couple tenths of a second ahead of inability to effectively transition old from record by yearly two minutes. The Matt Jensen OH, who finished fifth in defense to offense. This weakness will win guarantees her a in ' spot the 15.63. . be addressed in the upcoming week of Division III National wuobier aroppea its - .Championship III field events, the men had two high second one aoa NCAC aame of thn practice and we'll improve." meet, and all but guarantees her a trip finishes, and one of those !elonged to season, going down to 13-1- Ohio Wesleyan University 4 in The Scots are 6-- (1-- 2 currently 5 .to the NCAA National Championship Kick Drushal '07. Drushal has consis- OT (Photo by Jeremy NCAC), but that doesn't mean Hohertz). they meat. tently finished in the top five all season haven't been playing good lacrosse. In addition to Wieferich, the Scot in the discuss, including a first place fin- fourth quarter 13-- 12 before the Abbott '07 said, "1 feel that AndyBoylan we are women had several other high finishes ish, and he continued that success on Bishops came back to life on Easter playing our best Voice Staff Writer lacrosse now, near in a couple events. Emily Racklcy j07 Saturday. Drushal tossed the discuss Sunday and scored with 3:36 left to the end the is of year, which a 1 great complimented Wieferich in the 10,000 15 feet, H inches good for fourth place. Going in to this weekend, the men's tie the game. sign of the growth we've achieved." meters, finishing eighth with a time of The other lacrosse team knew Ohio high finished belong to Wesleyan With only one second left in the The Scots have a long a week to prac- 41:39.09. The only other high finish in Tristan Jordan '09, who finished sixth in University was going to be a chal- first and only overtime period, the tice until their next game, an NCAC a running event belonged to Ali the long jump with a distance of 2 1 feet. lenge. They didn't know that it would Bishops put one past Matt Biester showing, against 2-- 7 (0-- 3 Oberlin, Drushal '09, who finished sixth in the Next weekend the Scots travel to take an overtime to sort out a victor. 'OS, after what seemed a defen- great NCAC) at John Papp Stadium, 400 meters in a time of 1:09.44. The Scots Kenyon College for the Kenyon led the game late in the sive stand, to win the 11--13. game Wednesday April 26 at 4:30. In field events, the women had strong Invitational. Women's ultimatefrisbee team ends Gators trample Woo year at sectionals, men's disqualified

. Chris Sweeney ,- ,- i r r . Sports Editor Even though they didn't win at sectionals, the women's team at least enjoyed the chance to end their sea- son with the shot at getting to nationals.

. , The men's, team, yvas. not as fortu- l ' - s I - ...... I "k. I 1 1 nate. Due to a, paperwork mistake, the team was disqualified from sec- tionals bringing their excellent sea- son to an unfortunate end. "The season was not a success, we didn't qualify for regionals," said " 4 - I Robert Olson '08. "We turned our roster a day late and. the UPA '' I Ultimate Players Association dis- "i - qualified us. We were not allowed to j . compete in Sectionals, in which we i ' I ; ,. . , .. were the sixth seed out of 24." " ' The top six teams advance to com- i ' ' i pete at regionals. ; But the men have much to be v j

proud of, not finishing below eighth ' J A place in any of their tournaments as cv ' they reached and overall 14-- 8 record. Emily Hilty '06 looks to make a pass to a fellow teammate i j It should be noted that two of their during a tournament game, both teams have much to look Brian Ebbitts '07 has been solid for the Scots this season, losses were early in the season w hen foreward to next year (Photo by Jeremy Hohertz). going 6-- 2 at the third singles spot (Photo by Jeremy Hohertz). they didn't send their "A" team. The men played in four tourna- women The got to go to sectionals, "We have a focus on 5-- 7, 6-- big entering Nicholas Holt 2. ments, making it to the quarterfinals and while they did not win the tour- ' summer leagues at everyone's Unfortunately those were the only in each tournament. Their key wins nament Rebecca Cahill '08 Voice Staff Writer 'just respective home town," said Cahill. points Wooster could pick up on the were over Syracuse, Miami of Ohio, enjoyed playing the game. "It is a really great learning opportu- It was another tough week for the day. Dave Alhrcchta 'oh, Ted Mickey SUNY-Buffal- o I and Denison winning . "Overall think we had a very nity to improve by playing as much men's tennis team (9-- 7, as they fell 09 and Tim Wyatt '(( all lost in

all of them. amazing season," said Cahill. "We as possible." (9-- 4, 3-- o) to Allegheny M bring their straight sets, w hile Grant D'Atigustine Olson's most memorable game was didn't advance to regionals as we Next year, the men hope come losing to streak up to three games. It is "os lost a three set heartbreaker 5-- 7, 6-- :t, at their most memorable tournament hoped but we got to on a back three-gam- compete stronger than ever and this time the Scots' first e slide since 5-- Ki. of the year, a 9-- 8 win over Syracuse. higher level and that should benefit compete at sectionals while the March loss 2002. The should hurt the On the day the Scots lost 2-- 5 as they The team also produced a 5-- 1 us next season. We are all really women look to improve from their Siots "going into playoffs as Wooster just didn't seem to In' at the top of their record en route to a second place fin- excited for nex year." experiences as well. Each aims to and Allegheny were thought to thc game. The loss was the Sots' first to ish at their very own Wooster The women's team had the shot at achieve its ultimate goal: to repre- coniH'ting for the third st in the Allegheny in six years. Winter Warm up. going on to regionals, but had to sent Wooster all at nationals. NCAC year long. The Scots' match against four-tim- e In addition to this, Ram Jam had a decline for a number of reasons "We look to return 19 players and The Scots' day started off badly as NCAC defending champion Kenyon on very impressive 13-- 0 romping of mainly due to financial and trans- recruit an athletic freshman class," they were swept in the doubles The April is was moved up to April 20. Case Western Reserve at the Boro portation issues. said Olson. "At least five of our cur- Scots ciunH ted well however, as Will Kenyon is not unbeatable as they were Bash tournament on April 1. Ram The women did get to play on a '()" rent players plan on playing club Morrison took the top singles spot in years past however, as a loss to 5-- 2 fifth Jam would finish and place high level of competition at the ultimate this in (6-- 1, 6-- 2) summer." straight sets to notch his Denison earlier this season show s. The PA in their last tournament of the sea- Edinboro tournament; even Both team-be- st teams have a bright futures as 12th win of the season. Siots will finish their regular season at son due to being disqualified from though they did not do very well they attempt to duplicate the Brian had tri- success Ebbitts 07 a three set - home against Wittenberg (5-- s, 2-- 3) on

sectionals. Cahill is optimistic about the future. the men 6-- had 1 this year. iimpn in uie mini singles w inning 0, April 22 at p.m. Athletes of the Month Gaffney, Hall lead Scots to wins over

Hiram and OWU; now 4--2 in Helena laquinta - Lacrosse NCAC Johann Weber when you have a loss you look at what ing compared to the solid teamwork the Voice Staff Writer you need to do to step it up, and we did women have leen exhibiting. The new" that in lnth of those games." players are working well with the The women's Softball team (11-14-- 1, Tysko - Women's Tennis "We need to eliminate the little mis- iippenlassnien, and the women are Joanna 4-- 2 NCAC') is finding its groove, in just takes on defense and capitalize when finding that their teamwork is the key time for a game against close rival we're on offense. When our offense is to success in NCAC softball. Robinson Allegheny College on Wednesday, April hot, it seems the defense can back it up said simply that, "When we stick 19 (the results of which were avail- Maria Gonzalez - Softball not most of the time," said Robinson of the together good things hapH'll." able at press time). team's weaknesses. As tor the remainder of the season, it The women have faced off against Angie Triplett 06 adds that, "There will Ih' challenging. three conference teams so far this year, is no doubt that we can hit, it is just "The rest of the season will Ix1 tough. - splitting 1- -1 both Jill Berner Track and Field against Ohio stringing them together at the right There is not one team we can overlook. Wesleyan and Hiram. Wooster lost the time. Our defense is continuously Our conference is so even talent and first game 3-1- 0, but came back 4-- to win 2 improving also, each game we find a ability wise that it will come down to in the second Sponsored by WARA game. new area for improvement and work on the wire for the top seeds. We have to Asked about the team's second 1- -1 it for the next game." take it one game at a time," said split, Kelly Robinson '06 said, "I think However, these tinv issues are noth Trinlett 8 Friday, April 21, 2006 The Wooster Voice

5-ga- 1 me 1 Scots ride win streak straight to BANGARANG James Carithers etl'ort, as Oliver Enos hit a home run struck out his first batter, while the highlighted by a two-ru- n single by to bring Kapferer home again. Later second flied out to center field, and Brandon Mc Adams. They were Voice Staff Writer CRAWLPETER!!! in the inning, John Cniimby '09 was the third grounded out to the pitcher. unable to continue the rally, however, commend- - The huhiIht one ranked College of able to bring Mike Barone '07 home Wooster was unable to capitalize on when center fielder Todd Pitt flied I can't avoid starting by ,

9-- column last week, Wooster Fighting Scots continued on a double to left field, bringing the the quick outs, as Sean Swearingen out to center. The score was 7 ing Shabad on his ; and own column H-ga- me 9-- 4. ' which mocked me my their winning streak score to After the Enos home run, '07 grounded out to second, Sheldon Wooster . .' V V impression -S His Tuesday with a 1-2- win against the The Scots then responded with a through and through. style was near perfect, Denison Big Red (is-l.s- ). three run inning, as Brandon Boesiger of my writing and The Big Bed began the scoring with '07, Barone, and Quimby were able to as it had purposeful grammar I had always a hot third inning, scoring three runs score. The Scots led .12-- 7 over the. Big spelling mistakes (which ' ' ; ' ' made cooler, but I now see , me 'f , Red. . , '.v . thought before second baseman Brandon . McAdams was struck out by. Scots Denison was able to score one more they also look stupid), along with zero pitcher Brian Miller '0(. The Scots run in the eighth inning, when Chris factual references to the sports world. then scored one when Sean Day singled, bringing AJ. Jezierski Mostly, it consisted Swearingen 07 hit one out to right home to make the score 12-- 8 Wooster. of a whole lot of field to bring .lake Sankal 'OS home, For the Scots, only one batter was able nothing... .and it ' Good making the score 3-- 1 Denison. to get a hit, as Kapferer flied out to was perfect. 7 The Scots then disposed of the first center, Enos popped up 4o left field, work, jackass. throe outs without giving up a run, and then Boesiger popped up to left Believe it or not, and took the lead for good jn the h field. folks, it's hard to nickcross fourth inning as pitcher Derek Smith Denison had one last chance in the try and be funny '09 came in to relieve Brian Miller. ninth inning, but were unable to score on paper. It and Kurt Kapferer 'o extended his '21- - the needed four runs, as the first two requires a certain amount of skill I make Fame hitt'mtr streak with a simile, fol batters were called out by an excellent talent, one I never knew had, to lowed by an Oliver Enos '09 triple to The SCOtS Offense is leading the Conference With 349 runS Scots defense. Their hopes were it work. Of course, one has to have a center field to bring him home, and SCOred. The team alSO leads the NCAC in batting average ended as Jezierski flied out to center mastery of language. In this case, it 12-- I like to extending .the lead. In all, the Scots with .374 (Photp by Jeremy Hohertz). field, giving the Scots the win,' 8. would be English, although scored five runs in the bottom of the All in all, the Scots used six differ- dabble in other tongues, too. All right, I fourth, making the score (i-- .'l Wooster. Denison was forced to bring in pitch- Steiner '07 was called out on a pop fly ent pitchers, with Denison using only that sounded pretty gross, but didn't Big Red hitter J.I). Wyborny was er David Wolf in to relieve Marc to the short stop, and Kapferer three. The Scots are now 32-- 4 overall wanna sound redundant. Just to clari- able to score at the top of the fifth, Anderson. grounded out. (15-- 1 NCAC), and were unanimously fy, dabbling in tongues does not mean but a solid defensive eflbrt for the The Scots made a pitching change In the seventh, Denison was able to ranked number 1 by the American French-kissin- g somebody, although we

Scots , left Denison with only one. of their own, bringing in Walt rally to within two, as the Big Red Baseball Coaches' Association NCAA could turn that into a new term. "Hey, Wopster then responded with a :i run Samson '()( in for Smith. Samson scored three runs after two outs, Division III Poll. Scotty, how'd your date go?" "Well actually, Nick, it didn't start otr that

well -- but we ended up dabbling in Van Horn bounces back at Nye Inderfurth tongues!" "Ooooh, you dog. You always have such good luck with the Shabad Thadani ladies!" I figure that's how the conver- sation would go if dabbling tongues Sports Editor Alward ' - smooching. . meant f: . r win - But anyways, I like other languages, Andy van Horn '07 led the men's - Jessica aenaer; too, and I'm pretty good.at some of eighth-plac- e fin- golf team to an Voice Staff Writer ; 'em. I know that "Besame" means "kiss tournament, the ish at their own . The College of Wooster women's me" in Spanish. Ummm, that actually Nye Invitational, this weekend. tennis team took Kenyon to the courts might be all I know. I think you can The tournament consisted of this weekend in a North Coast Athletic say "my darling" in German or some weird-soundi- Conference match, losing 7--2! Kenyon is ng language with words eighteen teams, several of which . ranked seventh in the region in recent that sound like "mein leibling." That's ranked. The Scots 0 are nationally 4-- polls, as well as holding a 1 NCAC probably way off and completely . were tuning up for the NCAC record, and a 12-- 6 overall 'record. The wrong, but in third grade, my teacher Championships which will be Scots split their wins, one coming from would show us an hour-lon- g clip of a ' language-teachin- g 28-2- second doubles partners Alison video of different held April 9. T-5- Andy van Horn '07 finished th at the Nye Invitational with Indefurth '08 and Emily Alward '07. languages each week. So, technically, I In its only home tournament of the rounds of 75-7- 4 at the weekend (Photo courtesy of OPI). They won their match 8--3, giving them have studied English, French, Spanish, year, the College of Wooster men's golf their fifth win of the spring season. German, Japanese, Portuguese, and team put on a respectable display at the Van Horn finished six strokes behind of the starting lineup. Melissa Levenger '06 helped the some others. The point is, mastery of Wooster Country Club. Given that the the winner, Matt Collins of, Otterbein, Junior Matt Mellott '07 may have had Scots out with a win at number six. She language is number one.

18-te- am field consisted of four nation- who tied a tournament record of one-und- er the most productive weekend, as. he came back after a second set loss to win The second sep is finding good sub- ally ranked teams, including No. 5 win- 143. Brandon Tylka '06 did the carded a 78-7- 6 en route to probably in a three set match, 6-- 3, 2-- 6, 10-- 6. ject matter to talk about. For example, ners Otterbein College, Wooster's team's cause no harm whatsoever w ith a earning his spot back in the starting Last week, the Scots played four on ESPN's "Cold Pizza" this morning, --

T-.'S- eighth-plac- e finish was a ositive result, 7th finish, scoring 78-8- 2 for a week- lineup. His weekend score of 154 put matches in six days, of which two were they showed the world's largest bub- especially two weeks away from the end total of 160. After leading the team him in a tie for 16th place. NCAC competitions. The Scots took on ble, which was pretty damn big. I NCAC championships. in scoring the last two weekends, Tylka Wooster travels to Ohio Wesleyan Walsh University and Case Western mean, that thang was huuuuuuuge. I

ox-niii- g a" and After the tournament with struggled a little on Saturday, with his University next weekend for the annual University, whom they had not . played could probably fit in it, I'm 6'2". los- Friday team score of :i'2, the team first over-K- O score in five rounds. Ohio Wesleyan Strimer Invitational. since 1999. They lost both'matches, That's a big bubble! But that also managed to shave 10 strokes off its Rounding out the starting lineup for The tournament will serve as the Scots' ing to Walsh University 2-- 7, and came brings me to the main topic of this

score to card a .'il l-- In-hin- d a 71- - from the Slots were Erik Shoger '08 and Pat final tune-u- p for the North Coast close to Case, eventually losing 4-- 5. week. As a senior, I have been asked, stud Andy van Horn '07, who returned Lynch '08, w ho loth scored for the team Athletic Conference (NCAC) tourna- The Scots wrap up NCAC play this quite often, what my plans are after I to top form for a T-- .r finish with a two-da- y during both rounds, and Mike Becker ment, which looms on the horizon Wednesday with a match against Ohio graduate, whenever that will be. My total of I H). '06, who carded an 83 on Friilay as part the weekend after. Wesleyan at home, at 4:30.; answer is always the same, "I'm going to be an ultimate fighter." I thought I would maybe be a teacher or a nanny, Women's lax remains undefeated in NCAC because I love little kids, but I don't ... ,,. have any background in education. I am hoping to have helped them enjoy Michelle Erickson would be a model, but I don't have an their senior year and make the most of - Sports Editor V- i agent. The only possible option left is their season. Their impact is huge. Vv ' to be a cage fighter in the octagon. two-ga- me .V'i After having a winning They feed the team a lot of information second-guess- For a moment, I ed d by the or help to improve. I think that their streak snapx-- University of myself on that career path, too, team appreciates them more than they Michigan club team the women's because it requires a LOT of training, team looked to bounce back think." lacrosse which I don't care for. Luckily, my after- The seniors sit at or near the against Wittenberg on Tuesday two top good friend and Kenarden neighlxir, did of the conference in goals (laquinta), noon. The team just that, earning Steve Alpeter, was willing to join me a conference a score of assists (Sward) and points per game X key victory by in my quest. We have decided that we 12-- 9. (Sward and Ia(iiinta). Allison Harrod ' J) V will get a nutritionist, work out and win (i-- '2 '06 added a pair of points with a goal The improved the Scots to fight each other, and develop our own (3-- and an assist. On the defensive end, 0 NCAC). The game against martial arts fighting style. It will did Nil ki 1 hint '06 corralled 10 saves to aid Michigan not count towards their involve uncoordinated movements, lots overall the defensive effort; Hunt continues to record. of screaming and yelling, an insane Scots a balance and lead the conference in save percentage. The presented amount of focus and Nintendo influ- Wqoster's offensive production did relentless ot'ensive attack combined ence. by not w ith the senior class as Katie with another gritty performance stop You're probably sitting there, mouth their defense. four Graham '07 completed a hat trick while stingy Wooster put wide open, wondering, "What are they different players in the column Carly Carey "09 had a team high four storing going to call this new fighting style?" with atleast each, along assists. A balanced offense has lx-e- n an three points Well, chachface, I'm glad you asked had one iiit. asset to the team the entire season, with three others at least that. Since we are the creators, we the Helena which complements a hard working leading way was Iaquinta want credit whenever this style takes sixth-plac- e '()( and Megan Sward 'oii, combining and oft tmrecogni.ed defensive unit. Megan Sward '06 recently moved into on . the stage, so we thought we'd create a for eight grmls, four apiece. "I felt that the team was going to le all-ti- me Wooster's scoring list (Photo by Jeremy Hohertz). hybrid title. We combine Cross, my "The senior class is very talented and successful early in the preseason. As , last name, with Alx.-ter- his last name, they deserve all they have worked for. long as everyone stayed healthy and all and are reaching for that everyday. We The team members are great people and we present to you. . . It is evident that they work hard for things clicked. We have lx-e- n working still have some small things to work and I enjoy their company. They have CRAWLPETER!!!!! (I was going to their in the conference rank- very hard to prove to everyone and out, but if we keep our heads up we will made this season very enjoyable and an position spell it with an "o" instead of "aw", but and that being those ourselves that the contvrence picks continue to be, successful." easy shift from high school to college," ings they, enjoy I thought it would lix)k cooler to have players every other team is looking at were wrong," added Ford. "We set our Ford also discussed her first experi- said Ford. "crawl" in the name.) Don't laugh at it, said head h Li. Ford. "I sights on the conference championship ence as a head coach on the collegiate The Scots look to continue their suc- stopping," coat because we already have proof of level now that she has guided her team cess as they faced Oberlin Thursday, Crawlpeter's effectiveness. Steve's mid-seas- to an impressive on record. Results were unavailable at press time. roommate, Andrew Branch, w as mak- "My experience so far has been Wooster rounds out their conference ing fun of me behind my back during great. I was lucky to inherit a team schedule with trips to Kenyon and Ohio a game of darts last week. I simply with a lot of heart and drive. They Wesleyan. Wooster is currently tied turned around and flinched a fist have earned all they have gotten so far with OWU atop the conference stand- towards him, with three feet of dis- 8 this year and yearn for more and I am ings as neither ias dropped a confer- yi 00 tance, and he jumped back, hit the clos- f? O proud of the effort they give everyday. ence match. fell CO et dixr, and to the ground. Then, a few days ago, Steve pulled a crafty OS oo n I s SELF STORAGE Crawlpeter move by grabbing two toi- r 330-345-42- let pax-- rolls and Call 24 whipping them, o with deadly accuracy, behind his hack, Pay for 3 months, get 4th Free hitting Andrew with one of them. 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