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The Oldest Continually Published Student Newspaper THE Transcript in the Country Thursday, March 29, 2012 Volume 149, No. 20 MFL film series promotes culture

By Sarah Slager Transcript Correspondent

Students have an oppor- tunity to view foreign films, learn about world languages and increase cultural aware- ness free of charge this spring with the Modern For- eign Language House. Battle for MFL is hosting a mini- series of foreign language films over the course of the spring semester. Films are being shown that represent the different languages spo- Crossroads ken by residents of MFL and that are relevant to languages studied by students, accord- ing to junior Ali Castelero, Battling bands show both competition and companionship one of the MFL residents By Tim Alford not really looking at it competitively,” become a big group. They just want to song of Pop’s Lake. in charge of organizing and freshman Ben Anderson, drummer for have fun. “I hadn’t rehearsed with Pop’s be- putting on the house project. Transcript Reporter Hairy Tribe of Conquerors, said. “But “If we feel like playing, we play,” fore the show, they just asked me for An assortment of movies The band Hairy Tribe of Conquer- at the same time, we are not too taken Sharma said. some help, so I filled in some of the will be shown intermittently ors lived up to the latter part of its aback because we are musicians, and While the event was competitive, low end,” Kuhlenberg said. the next few weeks. name after winning the vote to open this will be a sweet growing experience there seemed to be a sense of unity Kuhlenberg said he was excited to The first film of the se- for Crossroads, but it was not all about for us.” among the bands performing. In fact, see that many of the band members ries, “Frida,” was shown in competition at the Battle of the Bands. The band played all instrumen- there were students who played for playing throughout the night were English on March 1, at MFL. Crossroads is a night of concerts tal songs, making use of complicated multiple bands throughout the night. freshmen and sophomores. He said “Frida” is a 2002 film star- sponsored by the Student Union on guitar riffs and effects by sophomores Sophomore Mike Cormier and senior when he was younger Log Jam was the ring Salma Hayek that de- Black Awareness (SUBA), Cam- Brihat Sharma and Alex Michener and Bobby Kuhlenberg played for both only band on campus. picts the life of Mexican art- pus Programming Board (CPB) and keyboard effects by sophomore Alex Log Jam and Pop’s Lake. “Despite having literally no compe- ist Frida Kahlo. WCSA. D’Amore-Braver. Cormier was the drummer for Log tition (when he was younger), I think Senior Audrey Hudson The Battle of the Bands competi- D’Amore-Braver said they consider Jam and for the first song by Pop’s that fact ultimately hindered us be- attended the event and said tion was held to decide which of the their music to be progressive rock, but Lake. He then stepped out from behind cause we lacked the support system a number of people outside six acts would be the opening act for said they have played many types of the drums to sing a trio with the other that these younger folks enjoy now, the MFL community were Crossroads. At the end of all of the per- music, even including reggae. members of Pop’s Lake, sophomores the encouragement of a music commu- there to view the film. formances, the audience voted on who Anderson said the band started in Sam Sonnega and Erika Nininger. nity,” he said. “I thought the event went they wanted to see as the opening act. the first semester of this school year. Kuhlenberg played guitar and sang for pretty well. Lots of people “We are a little surprised; we were The band members aren’t planning to Log Jam and played bass for the first came and many had to sit See BANDS on Page 3 on the floor,” she said. “The movie was excellent, and was a great choice for the MFL film series.” With ‘sighs too deep for words’ Hudson said the movie touched upon many topics Memorial service honors OWU student Jake Von Der Vellen including foreign language, Latin American studies and By Marissa Alfano as the apostle Paul said, we of an inexplicable loss and ac- art, which she said are all Editor-in-Chief gather with ‘sighs too deep for knowledge with gratitude the subjects residents of MFL words.’ blessing of a young life well are passionate about. She Students, faculty, family, “Today we come together lived,” Jones said. said the film captured the fraternity brothers and friends to hold one another in love, to “We will share and cher- attention of students who gathered in Gray Chapel on remember Jake and the impact ish memories with Jake’s weren’t particularly inter- Friday at 4 p.m. to honor the he had on each of us and on family here today: his OWU ested before in these topics. memory of Jakob F. Von Der so many others we will never family and his family woven Castelero said the event Vellen, who died in a car ac- know. We will allow his val- together by bonds of love are was well-received. cident March 16. ues and being to give shape a wellspring of hope. We cel- “I think overall it went The entire lower level of and meaning to our future. ebrate his life. May God of well, and the people in at- Gray Chapel was occupied by Now, with many faiths joining many names and lands, grant tendance enjoyed it,” she members of Von Der Vellen’s together, we can look to the fu- us strength at these moments, said. “It was a good group family and Sigma Phi Epsilon ture with the promise of hope, peace for these days and hope of people and a good size for brothers seated in the front fulfillment, purpose, the gift of for what lies ahead.” watching a movie.” few rows, and students lining life and the return of joy.” Shortly after, the Rev. Jon There will be events the length of the back walls. He said that only 18 months Powers, university chaplain, throughout the remainder of Students sat holding hands after Jake sat in Gray Chapel began the call to worship and spring semester. and waiting for the service to listening to his freshman con- prayer. begin and tissue boxes could vocation, his impact on OWU “As we enter this time of be seen spread throughout the had already been enormous worship, praise and prayer,” rows. through his outreach in service he said, “we collect our hearts IN THIS ISSUE Attendance was so high and role as a mentor. and minds to recall all the there were not enough memo- His modest personality was ways Jake touched our lives Page 2: rial pamphlets to go around. an attribute people knew well, during this hour as we already HIV awareness President Rock Jones began according to Jones. have this past week with a par- Page 3: the memorial service and the “Greek awards were held ticular focus on the holiness in celebration of the life of Jake here less than two weeks be- our midst.” Jay Gumbo comes Von Der Vellen by reflecting fore Jake’s death, and he ac- Reading from a reflection Photo by Natalie Duleba to Delaware upon the 125 years of gather- cepted the chapter philan- letter from Associate Chaplain Chaplain Jon Powers speaks to students Friday. ings the Ohio Wesleyan com- thropy award on behalf of Sig Chad Johns’ spring break mis- Page 5: munity has shared together in Ep,” Jones said. “His charac- sion trip group, Powers spoke dence of your infinite mercy, John 14: 1-3, 18-21 to those Women’s week the historic Gray Chapel. ter being so modest and quiet, about true holiness. oh God,” Okpe said. “Give gathered. offers support, fun It is the location that opens he exited the stage before the “I now know what holy is,” life to Jake’s immortal soul, The first passage was a the academic year for fresh- photographer could even get a Powers read aloud, “Holy is give peace and consolation message about the mortality of Page 6: men and closes it for seniors, picture of him.” the love that turns men into to friends and family left to Earthly life and the more beau- Campus business the building where lectures Jones said that it was im- brothers, the ritual that binds mourn his passing.” tiful immortality of the next. occur and Greek awards take portant for the OWU commu- them together, the trials and The quiet that followed The ending of the passage said is rough place, and the site of moments nity to attend the memorial to- times that turn brotherhood was broken by the organist that immortality would even- Page 7: such as the memorial service. gether and to help one another into a verb, when silence beginning to play “Amazing tually triumph over death. “The news of Jake’s death heal. He said Jake’s life and screams louder than words.” Grace,” as those in attendance The second reading said Missrepresentation was shocking one week ago, memory would be a source of Father Augustine Okpe sang along. that those who die first prepare Page 8: and it is still shocking today,” celebration and hope for to- from St. Mary’s Parish then Assistant professor of the way for their loved ones Jones said. “We gather to- morrow. led the gathered in prayer. New Testament, Dr. David who will one day join them. Player of the week day with hearts heavy, ques- “We come to share memo- “We come before you in Eastman, read 1 Corinthians tions with no answers, and, ries, to feel the depth of pain sorrow and pain, but in confi- 15:50-54, and Fr. Okpe read See JAKOB on Page 4 Page 2 The Transcript March 29, 2012 Greek of the week Nick Peranzi Alpha Sigma Phi Senior Nick Peranzi is this week’s Greek of the Week. Aside from his significant con- tributions to the Greek sys- What are your tem, Peranzi possesses all of the qualities one looks for in a thoughts on Lloyd Greek student: incredible intel- ligence, stunning good looks, a and Hello Goodbye voice fit for radio and the abil- performing ity to pick things up and put them down. at Crossroads? He is a 2012 graduating class trustee, member of the senior “I think that class council, former-Alpha StepShow should be Sig president and economics separate management fellow. from Crossroads.” Fun fact: His only weakness is gluten. --Jeremy Stursburg, ΑΣΦ ‘13 “I’m upset they picked them. There Activists educate on dangerous disease was another band for a third of the By Eric Tifft president of Sisters United, are doubled when it comes to doms and HIV awareness. It is Managing Editor organized the event to educate people in the black commu- important to provide support price that more students on campus about the nity, Powers said. and care for those affected by students would Sisters United joined prevalence of HIV/AIDS. “This disease particularly the disease. forces with the Women’s Re- “Young people think that hits people of color,” Powers “We need funding for enjoy.” source Center, VIVA, SUBA they’re invincible,” Johnson said. “There are layers and research, medical care --Ellen Defenderfer, and Rafiki Wa Afrika to raise said. “They think the disease layers of need and we are tip- clinics,hopsice care and in or- awareness of HIV/AIDS in can’t touch them. But it can, ping the iceberg of this need phanages for childen who have ‘13 women of color on Monday in and it does.” today.” lost parents to AIDS.” the Hamilton-Williams Atri- Sophomore Kate Johnson, Trought said she hoped to Powers said the stigma of um. representing the Women’s Re- dispel some of the misconcep- HIV/AIDS is not the same as “I didn’t even Students read poems and source Center, said that one tions of HIV/AIDS. it was when he first dealt with cited facts about the HIV/ in 500 college students have “Homosexuality is not the instances of HIV on campus in know it was AIDS epidemic during the HIV. She also said that con- only way HIV gets spread,” the 80s. program. doms greatly reduce the risk of Trought said. “It’s a disease “Because of awareness, happening.” Sophomore Kimberley spreading the virus. that can affect anyone in any we’ve broken down some of Trought, Caribbean represen- “The Women’s Resource relationship. (HIV is) a disease the stigmas about HIV,” Pow- tative of Rafiki Wa Afrika, Center has plenty of free con- that has no face.” ers said. “Many of us know --Andrew emceed the event, stating facts doms,” Johnson said. “Con- Powers said awareness someone who has HIV or and statistics of the HIV/AIDS doms alone can help control events are a good first step in AIDS or who has died from Hennessy, ‘12 epidemic between perfor- the spread of HIV on college combating a social issue. the disease.” mances. campuses.” He said some of the hard- According to Johnson, the “Today is HIV and AIDS Chaplain Jon Powers said est things to come together and Delaware General Health Dis- Awareness Day,” Trought HIV/AIDS is a mystery of the discuss, such as HIV/AIDS, trict is administering free, oral said. “Together we must raise scientific and social world. are the most important. HIV tests at the Student Health “I’ve never heard awareness to fight the mis- According to Powers, five “Awareness of HIV is Center next Monday from conceptions of the disease and people die of AIDS every the beginning, but it’s not 1-3:30 p.m. of them. I live strive to educate those around minute. Additionally, nine enough,” Powers said. “HIV Students can call the Health us.” new infections of HIV occur is rampant and it is not going Center to make an anonymous under a rock.” Sophomore Nola Johnson, every minute. These statistics away. We need more than con- appointment at 740-368-3160. --Caleb Dorfman, Panel recommends internships for experience, resume building ‘15 By Heather Kuch ter where he analyzed data for an ongoing native to internships for students without Transcript Reporter project and made sure everything was in connections. order for safety checks. “Small companies need help and don’t Last week students had the opportunity He said that his internship will be use- want to go through the effort of posting to listen to fellow students talk about their ful as a resumé builder when he applies an internship,” Carney said. “Email their “I’ve never heard internships and give advice about landing for medical school. HR or CRO and find out if they are hiring. one at the annual Student Internship Panel “My internship puts me ahead of other It’s a matter of stepping outside of your of Lloyd, but I’m offered by Career Services. medical school applicants who don’t have comfort zone.” really excited for The panel featured four students who research experience that they can put on Another crowd question focused on had all participated in different intern- their resumé,” Brooks said. “I also got to whether freshmen have any hope of get- Hello Goodbye. ships last summer. be a co-author on a paper, which is some- ting an internship. I’ve listened to The students were seniors Celeste Tay- thing that not everyone can say they’ve Brooks said for science internships, lor and Tim Carney, junior Chris Brooks done.” age is a factor, but volunteer work is al- them a lot.” and sophomore Rachel Vinciguerra. Vinciguerra was a production intern ways an option. --Frida Hess, ‘14 Taylor interned with the United States and work study coordinator with Summer “In the sciences it’s harder when you Senate in the office of Senator Sherrod Stages Dance. are younger because you don’t have the Brown. There she laid dance floor, plotted courses they want you to have,” Brooks Prepared by Polaris Recruitment Communications For her internship, she was responsible lights and managed the artists. said. Right Job! Right Now! for answering phones, reading and sort- She said that she got a great experi- “I would recommend volunteering be- Date Created 2012-03-06 We’re Now Hiring for ing mail and occasionally went to Senate ence out of the internship and was offered cause you can get almost the same experi- Last Modified 2012-03-06 briefings. her job back. ence and networking as you would with Order Number Kroger_30143 Warehouse She advised students interested in a However, she said her internship an internship.” future on Capitol Hill to pursue an intern- showed her that this is not the job she Carney said that age is only a factor for Ad Dimensions 3.70 x 4 Order Selectors ship because of the highly competitive na- wants to do in the future. certain fields, and it is more about the stu- Created by ml ture of the field. “I thought I wanted to pursue arts man- dent’s work ethic. 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The panelists all agreed that network- Nancy Westfield, the assistant director • Plus earn up to $5.75/hr extra with Incentive Pay Bonus Carney was a research intern with City ing is vital to obtaining an internship, and of OWU Career Services, said her advice Voter, a small startup company which a crowd member asked how students can to students is to apply to multiple intern- Benefiting you: runs best of polls for local media outlets. develop a network. ships and to talk to people to create a net- • Medical/Dental/Prescription His advice to students is that the in- Taylor said standing out from the work. • Paid Vacations tern’s attitude is what determines whether crowd can help with getting into the net- “I would advise students to apply to • Discount on Kroger Brand Products or not the internship is worthwhile. work. as many internships as they have time to • & SO MUCH MORE! “Just because your job title says ‘in- “If you have no connections, do some- apply for and to talk to as many people Must be able to work NIGHTS and WEEKENDS! Apply online today at: tern’ doesn’t mean that that is all you are,” thing else that stands out,” Taylor said. as possible,” Westfield said. “The value krogerwarehousejobs.com Carney said. “An eager attitude can make “Send a thank you note and show that you of an internship cannot be overstated be- your internship a fruitful experience.” are more than just a sheet of paper.” cause it helps students to develop confi- Or, Visit our facility 24 hours a day/7 days a week, just 1 mile east of Delaware off Rt. 36: Brooks was a student research assis- Carney agreed with Taylor and said dence which makes them much more mar- Kroger Distribution Center • 2000 Nutter Farms Lane • Delaware, OH 43015 tant with the OSU Wexner Medical Cen- often small companies are a good alter- ketable.” March 29, 2012 The Transcript Page 3 Offering opportunities to disabled J. Gumbo’s: adults through new Cajun cuisine ing temperature, while main- of a new program, and then worked with her to the BELL Training Program,” Upton said. taining the freshness, texture and Ann to fi ne-tune the details. They call it “We anticipate a waiting list but participants and consistency that it had when the Business Education Learning Liaison, or may remain in Boot Camp to build on their prepared in the commissary,” BELL, Training Program. skills until space is available.” Upton said. “We boil the rice “Combined, all of our strengths fi t together Upton said participants then go on to be fresh in the stores and use local to create a group capable of designing this pro- interviewed and hired at a participating venue vendors for our French breads.” gram,” Justice said. like J. Gumbo’s, where they will continue to Upton said he chose Dela- According to Justice, the program will work work on job skills and job exploration tactics. ware for his new J. Gumbo’s by ensuring each individual is fi rst profi cient He said that by the time the program is fully because it is “prime for a new in basic job skills, and then personalizing each operational, BELL program participants could choice in eateries” and “a very program to refl ect the motivation and ability easily make up over 50 percent of the J. Gum- forward thinking, sophisticated level of the participants. bo’s staff. He said the BELL program will also city and county.” He also said Upton said the BELL program uses many work to develop bonds with other business to since people are accustomed to proven educational methods, but with a few “allow full immersion in the operation of the By Tyler Sheetz so many Mexican and Chinese/ novel differences. The fi rst of these is that the compan[ies].” Transcript Correspondent Japanese restaurants in the city they will also path to education, training, employment and “The long term goal of the BELL Training enjoy J. Gumbo’s. even potential business ownership is truly de- Program is to offer supported employment for A new Delaware restaurant is partnering Upton said, however, that there will be plen- cided by each individual in the program. the participants who graduate the program to with an adult day program to bring Cajun food ty more to this restaurant than great Cajun food. “They choose the path, we light the way,” work in the community or open their own small to the Delaware community and provide busi- He said the lack of training and employment he said. business,” Upton said. ness training and opportunities to local individ- opportunities for the disabled population “has “The participants will not be on any type Upton said Ohio Wesleyan students are uals with disabilities. been an issue for decades,” and it has been his of set schedule or deadline that expels them strongly encouraged to apply to work at J. J. Gumbo’s owner, Richard Upton, plans to personal goal to change this reality. from the program before they have been given Gumbo’s through www.jgumbos.com. The res- start business at the former 12 South Deli venue “I am teaming up with Wilma Justice and the opportunity to reach their full potential. It taurant plans to be open Monday through Satur- on Sandusky Street with a grand opening cel- Ann Kelly, owners of Life Builders, to admin- will not be uncommon for some participants to day 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and that they would love ebration on May 4. ister a new training concept we have developed remain in for six months, and others for over to be part of OWU’s meal points program. The restaurant is part of a franchise-operated to provide real world, ongoing training for in- three years,” Upton said. “The Public Image Network campaign chain that features menu items like gumbo, po’ dividuals with developmental and intellectual “We do not have start and stop points,” he theme for 2012 is ‘Our Community is Better boys and jambalaya. Upton said the most pop- disabilities,” he said. said. “Once (an individual is) a member of the Together’, Upton said. “This theme is some- ular menu item is the Bumblebee Stew, because Wilma Justice, co-owner of Life Builders BELL family, we are there whenever we are thing Ann, Wilma and I truly believe in. That is it can be paired with some of the spicy entrees day program for adults with disabilities, said needed.” why we are committing to the BELL program. to balance the heat. she and her business partner Ann Kelly fi rst got After completing the “Boot Camp” por- “That is why I am bringing a J. Gumbo's to He said the dishes are prepared with fresh to know Richard at the central Ohio regional tion of the program at a Life Builders cam- Delaware. We will show that theme. We be- ingredients at the central commissary in Louis- council of PATHS, which is “a statewide or- pus, individuals will be profi cient in areas lieve this is the place where the theme will take ville, Ky., before being distributed to individual ganization sanctioned by the state to provide like personal safety, job site communication hold. restaurants. training and a credentialing program to direct and interviewing, according to Upton. “We look forward to a longtime affi liation “In the restaurant, we use a specially made support professionals.” “Once a Boot Camp participant has ‘gradu- with OWU, area businesses and the community machine to bring the food to the perfect serv- Justice said Richard envisioned the concept ated,’ (he/she) is eligible to apply as a candidate as a whole.”

Sagan courses take OWU students’ Budget system makes learning to new heights in Costa Rica club funding accessible By Leah Hively By Kelsey King Junior Ashley Madera, a Transcript Correspondent Transcript Correspondent vice-president of VIVA, is unsure if the new funding Sagan courses in 2011 and Ohio Wesleyan boasts process for clubs will be en- 2012 provided opportuni- over 130 clubs, providing tirely effective. ties for students to engage in students with a number of She said some future ex- travel learning in Costa Rica, interest groups to join. This penses are hard to predict, through two different courses year, thanks to student activ- especially if a club intends to of study. ity fees, every club is permit- host a speaker. Students from a course in ted funding. “I think it is diffi cult for Tropical Biology traveled to Junior Marshall Morris, clubs because not all of the Costa Rica over spring break Wesleyan Council on Student events we host are annual to study “the biology and ecol- Affairs treasurer, presented events,” she said. “Some ogy of tropical organisms and the budget information in events, like screenings or complete independent research two meetings last week. bringing a speaker, cannot be projects,” Linda O’Horo wrote This new system adds (itemized) because it some- on the Ohio Wesleyan website. more transparency and al- times requires talking to peo- This course was co-listed as lows both WCSA members ple a whole year in advance, botany-microbiology and zo- and students to track club and estimating the costs for ology. budgets better. speakers which could in- Junior Aubrey Alamshah In previous years, clubs volve travel, honorariums, was one student who took the requested funds from WCSA and other expenses.” course and traveled to Costa in large, full school year The new funding sys- Rica. sums, but this year, the bud- tem takes many precautions “It's one thing to talk about get committee decided to di- against misuse. the high tree diversity or the vide club funding by semes- The entire path to funding low amount of light that hits ters to cut overhead costs. is lined with forms. There are the forest fl oor, it's another to Using OrgSync’s tools, forms to request extra event actually be in the middle of it,” Photo By Allie from Vancity students can easily apply for funding, to ask for supple- Alamshah said. Hundreds of species of animals and plants were spotted during the Costa Rica travel learn- fall club funds. A list of club mental funding and to real- “We visited three differ- ing course over spring break. forms is nested within each locate event surplus. ent places, all at different el- club’s profi le. Junior Kamila Goldin, a evations. Tirimbina was in the nitely learn a lot from them,” the OWU website, the point to protect the environment,” Senior Matthew Hill, member of the WCSA bud- lowland rainforest, Poca Sol she said. of this course was “to exam- she said. president of the Medieval get committee, implored was in the mid-elevation, and This was Alamshah’s sec- ine issues including climate “We took guided tours & Renaissance Recreational students to pay attention to Monteverde was at high eleva- ond travel learning experience. change, natural resource deg- through the Cloud Forest, Combat Association, said he which forms they complete. tion,” she said. “(Travel learning) not only radation, economic develop- learning of the great biodi- likes the new semester-by- “All we want to do is “I did most of my research makes it so much more inter- ment, environmental quality versity there, and were able to semester funding system. throw money at you. ... Just at Monteverde on humming- esting (to learn), but easier to and tourism—all through the experience fi rst-hand the prin- “I like that it will get clubs fi ll out the right forms. It birds, and they were really remember and understand,” lens of sustainability.” ciples of ecotourism and the thinking about new program- makes our lives easier,” amazing” she said. Meyer said his goal in beauty of Costa Rica. Aside ming in advance, and better Goldin said. She said that in Ohio, only “I honestly think that this is teaching the course was to help from learning a great deal of planning can always make Clubs must turn in budget two types of hummingbirds the best way to learn any sub- students “formulate what they the biology and history of the the difference in ensuring a forms by Friday April 6, at 6 can be seen and they are very ject.” think the important factors country and its environmental good event,” Hill said. p.m. to receive funding. small. Senior John Riverso was are in determining whether an practices, we also learned of In Monteverde, she was also in the course. ecotourism project succeeds different efforts to protect en- able to see seven different spe- “Pocosol probably had the or fails, both environmentally dangered species there.” cies that differed greatly in most impact on me due to its and economically.” MacVay said that hiking in size, shape and color. isolation from civilization; it Economics Professor Alice the rainforest and up to a wa- “You had everything from was the most pristine site, and Simon also went on the Costa terfall were her most memora- the tiny Green Hermit with a really opened my eyes to what Rica trip last year. She said ble experiences from the trip. bill that was so long and bent needs to be saved,” Riverso the biggest impact that the trip She also said courses that that he couldn't land on the said. had on her came from the rain come with a travel experi- hummingbird feeder, to the gi- “Seeing things for yourself forests which were amazing to ence are important because ant Violet Sabrewings which is an altogether more enrich- see and from the coffee plan- they help to re-enforce ideas were about as long as my hand ing experience. I wish I had tation where values of family learned in the classroom. and bright purple,” she said. taken advantage of other travel pride and doing work by hand She also said there were Alamshah also loved the learning courses in my time at were visible. benefi ts of traveling to other country itself. OWU.” Junior Andrea MacVay was cultures for personal reasons. “Costa Rica is a really laid Economics Professor An- one of the students on the Eco- “Experiencing new and dif- back country,” she said. drew Meyer taught last year’s nomics Costa Rico trip. ferent cultures helps broaden “They just don't stress out course that traveled to Costa “During our trip to Costa your perspective on life – you about everything like we do in Rica titled Sustainability, Eco- Rica we learned about specifi c get to see how other people the United States, it was really tourism, and Eco Certifi cation. policies the country was enact- live, and what they view as nice. I know that I could defi - According to O’Horo on ing to promote ecotourism and important,” MacVay said.

BANDS, continued from Page a group,” Anderson said. Tickets are $10 with an OWU card 1 Hairy Tribe of Conquerors will take and can be purchased at www.owutickets. stage at “Crossroads” on this Saturday, com. The band members of Hairy Tribe of March 31, at 7 p.m. in Gray Chapel. “I am ecstatic that Hairy Tribe won the Conquerors are also involved in the music The band will get to play a 20 minute contest,” Kuhlenberg said. community Kuhlenberg described. set before the headliners for the evening, “I am close with some of them and Visit the Transcript online at “We all participate in different groups Lloyd and Hellogoodbye, begin their they defi nitely deserved it, hands down. on campus, but we still all stay together as shows. For once, a vote refl ected wisdom!” www.owutranscript.com Page 4 The Transcript March 29, 2012 Relay for Life

By Sarah Jane Sheehan events. Transcript Correspondent “They used to have a weekend event in my town and I always wanted to do it,” Gordon Field House was filled with Truxell said. OWU students and faculty, community Music played throughout the event as members and most importantly, cancer sur- those gathered sang and played games. vivors Friday at 6 p.m. for the university’s The Luminary ceremony, held later in annual Relay for Life. the night was a part of the event to walk to The event began with opening services celebrate the lives of those lost. The lights that honored sophomore Jake Von Der Vel- in the field house were turned off as senior len, who had been the committee chair. Solomon Ryan spoke about the ceremony Senior Alexis Plaga, president of Colleges and what each luminary represented: the life Against Cancer at OWU, and other Relay of someone lost to cancer. Luminaries lined members recalled their memories with Von the track as all the participants took a lap of Der Vellen and dedicated the event to him. silence to honor lost loved ones. Relayers After the opening speech, the first walk could buy luminaries and dedicate them to began. Survivors and Von Der Vellen’s fam- someone they had known. ily walked around the track as everyone else Games and activities were planned in the arena cheered. After the first lap, care- throughout the night to keep participants takers joined. The last lap was the team lap awake and engaged. The Mr. and Mrs. and the start of the continuous walking. Dur- Relay competition had Relayers from each ing the event, the rules are that at least one team dress up and collect money. Sopho- team member must be walking at all times. more Sean Anthony won the Drag Race that Teams were made of fraternity, sorority, was held. Zumba, three-legged races and a sport, club and community members. Each rap competition were just some of the other team had a booth with food, games and other activities. activities for fund raising as well as infor- By 1 a.m. many teams had set up their mation about the type of cancer they chose beds for the night. There were air mattress- to promote awareness about. Friends and es, tents and sleeping bags at every team’s more members of the teams came and went station. However, some Relayers continued throughout the night to show support and walking throughout the night. The event walk a couple of laps. went to about 10:30 the next morning. All money raised will be going to Relay This year’s Relay for Life raised around for Life and the American Cancer Society, $16,000 and every team helped contribute to according to Plaga. this sum. Freshman Ashley Truxell said this was Plaga is hoping to raise more money to her first relay and she was very excited, con- donate to the American Cancer Society. sidering her past experiences with similar Overall, she thought the event was a success.

Photos by Natalie Duleba Clockwise from top left: Junior Marshall Morris tows sophomore Amelia Randall and freshman Samantha Weeks around the track; freshman Ford Milligan entertains himself while support- ing his Sigma Chi brothers; freshman Garrett Van Shaik represents Sigma Chi in the rap competi- tion; sophomores Karli Amstadt and Alex Keren- sky make jewelry using recycled materials like bottle caps at the Habitat for Humanity/Environ- ment and Wildlife Club table; Chi Phi Junior Zeke Brechtel and sophomore Richie Karban run around the track; Sophomores Ashley Taylor Ashley Taylor and Erika Kazi walk with Taylor’s Boston Terrier. Junior Nola Johnson gets a pass in during an impromtpu volleyball session.

JAKOB, continued from Page 1 homework? Second semester he was more open ticipated in Medina High School’s band, tennis he cared. All of us want to honor him. It’s an to conversation and even started asking me how team and NHS. He was on the homecoming end, but a call to action. Next time you can help Sophomore Alexandra Oney sang an origi- my weekend was. We always talked ever since. court, a mentor for middle school students and someone, remember to do what Jake would nal composition, “Untitled” with piano follow- I told him he looked spiffy at Greek awards and a Link Crew member, helping freshman adjust have done. Thank you all for being a part of ing the readings. his face turned red. When he shared the news to high school life. Jake loved sports. He had a Jake’s life.” After a few moments, Powers took the po- of his Presidency in Sig Ep, we screamed and passion for Medina’s Relay for Life, as he was Sig Ep sophomores Greg Hock and Jason dium again to introduce the beginning of testi- clapped and got him all embarrassed.” the OWU 2012 Relay For Life Chair. Relay for Lonnemann spoke on behalf of the brothers to monies in memory of Jake. Spalsbury said she used to make Jake build Life was scheduled to commence and be dedi- bid Jake farewell. “There is no way any one of us can capture shelves and move club gear all around Ham- cated to Jake later Friday night. “Jake was a genuine person that put others the kaleidoscope of personality or the vibrancy wil, but that he always did it with a smile. “It was so appropriate that Jake was involved before himself,” Lonnemann said. “He was the that was Jakob,” Powers said. “I invite you to Tearfully, she continued, “To Mr. and Mrs. in the Big Brother, Big Sister Program because most dedicated and passionate person I knew take a moment and close your eyes and be pres- Von Der Vellen, thank you for sharing your that was the role he always played. He was a and I am honored to speak on behalf of my ent with Jakob that last time you were with him, son with us and allowing us to watch him grow big brother to two sisters, Katie and Kerry, and brothers. Jake had a passion for Sig Ep and the last moment of conversation or of quiet or and for raising a boy with fantastic morals and always the oldest among friends and family and kept thinking of new ideas to make it the best it of fun or classroom or studying. Just go there a shining smile. Love, Nancy (Rutkowski), outnumbered by girls. He took it in stride, play- could be. He loved his little brother (from Big for a moment and recollect and sit with it.” Dana (Behum), Dawn (Wright) and I (student ing ghost in the graveyard and flashlight tag Brother Big Sister). He taught us how to be an The chapel was silent. involvement office staff). Thanks for letting us with his younger cousins. honest man, brother and friend. I think I speak “I invite you to hold the moment, hold it pre- know such a fine young man.” Von Der Vellen said Jake and his two sisters for all of the brothers when I say we miss him, cious and weave that experience with what the Taking the podium once more, Powers intro- were always very close. but are grateful for the time we had with him.” next speakers are about to share,” Powers said. duced Jake’s family. “He loved his sisters. The three of them The all-female a capella group, Pitch Black, Mona Spalsbury, office manager for the stu- “Jake had a father and mother who were the stayed up late at night playing video games. sang “I’ll Fly Away” while those in attendance dent involvement office, took the podium. salt of the Earth and loving sisters,” Powers They watched Youtube videos together, laugh- sat in deep reflection. Powers then began his “Anyone who knew Jake knows he’d hate said. “He came by his goodness honestly.” ing at skits. He would hangout at his sisters’ closing remarks. all this special attention,” she began, a few Kent Von Der Vellen, Jake’s father, spoke bonfires with their friends and get to know ev- “God of all light, yesterday we commit- members of the crowd laughing. next. He thanked the Sig Ep brothers, faculty, eryone. He was a man of few words, always ted brother Jake’s body back to Earth and then She said when Jake was hired his freshman staff and student body for their overwhelming contained and under control. You had to work committed his soul to your eternal care… Fly year, his resume said that at his previous job he love and support, saying it was a great source of to get him to laugh, but his sisters could. We away now Jake. Hover over us like God’s Holy answered the phone, greeted people and filed comfort. He said he felt a great amount of pride treasure these moments.” Spirit and Jake, God will raise you up on ea- paperwork. However, she said his phone skills hearing each of the speakers say how impor- According to Von Der Vellen, Jake regularly gle’s wings, bear you on the breath of dawn, consisted of “Hey, student involvement office,” tant their relationship was with Jake and how made time to talk to his mother and keep up- make you, Jake, to shine like the sun and hold and when asked who had called, he would say, he found it personally so humbling. dated on family life. He and Jake used to play you, Jake, in the palm of God’s hand,” Powers “I don’t know.” “Jake avoided doing things for recognition. catch together in the front yard for hours and concluded. Spalsbury said Jake was quiet when first He did them because he cared. He excelled at they always stayed close. Von Der Vellen ended Jake’s seated family and Sip Ep brothers hired. all he did. He didn’t brag. He just did it.” by saying what the community could do to hon- stood, lowered their heads and slowly filed out “The first few months he used to duck in and He said Jake did well in school, without or Jake’s legacy. of the chapel while the rest of the crowd sat in out of the office quickly to avoid my motherly, ever being told to do his homework. He al- “Jake volunteered time and used his leader- solemn silence looking on. As the organ played, annoying questions. Did you go out this week- ways made honor roll and graduated in the top ship role to encourage others to get involved students hugged one another, stood together end? With who? Any girls? Did you do your five percent of his high school class. Jake par- and he gave strong hugs. That’s how he showed and exited the building in silence. March 29, 2012 The Transcript Page 5

Photo by Kathleen Dalton Students march across campus holding candles and chanting, “Whatever we wear, wherever we go, sexual assault has got to go” and other chants led by members of the Women’s House as part of Take Back the Night. Take Back the Night vocalizes women’s fight against abuse

By Kathleen Dalton by raising awareness regard- News Editor ing the prevalence of sexual violence in all communities,” S o p h o m o r e J e n n a said Cook. Dworetsky cites Take Back Ruppel said she was tak- the Night as “one of the most en aback at the power of the powerful and pivotal experi- event. This is her third year or- ences” in her college career. ganizing Take Back the Night. Take Back the Night, a forum She said the event has changed for students to share experi- her every year. ences of sexual violence and “I think it is very easy to raise awareness of realities of forget how much violence violence, was held Thursday still exists in our society, and at 8 p.m. in Bishop Café. The Take Back the Night helps to Women’s House hosted the draw attention to this … I am event. always struck by the incred- Dworetsky gave a reflec- ible strength and resilience of tion on her experience with Photo by Kathleen Dalton people,” she said. “Take Back rape at the event and spoke Students stand outside the Delta Tau Delta house in a show the Night allows us to come with the Transcript about both of respect for the students marching around Fraternity Hill. together as a community and this experience and the healing talk about a very difficult sub- A week of community she found at Take This statement was fol- a way to express their feelings. ject in a positive way.” Back the Night. lowed by stories from count- Music and poetry were two Ruppel said she knows the “After I was raped, I felt less students who have sur- such outlets discussed. event will continue until sexu- ashamed, embarrassed and vived sexual violence, many S o p h o m o r e M a t t h e w al violence is no longer a real- womanhood dramatic. Although I had both during their college years. Jamison said he was struck by ity on campus. the support of my family and Stories shared by students the gentle, safe nature of the Following the completion By Sophie Crispin many close friends, some were full of struggle and des- atmosphere. of event in Bishop Café, those Transcript Correspondent made me think that I was mak- peration, but every speaker “Sometimes horrible things gathered congregated outside ing mountains out of mole stressed the importance of can lead to beautiful things, HamWill, lighting candles, Women’s week, which happened from Monday, March 19 hills. This was arguably worse a supportive community in and the sense of love and sup- sharing hugs and preparing through Friday, March 23, was organized by several students than being raped; nothing overcoming experiences of port in that room was truly themselves for a march across on campus as part of Women’s History Month. It consisted of feels more hurtful than some- sexual violence. beautiful,” he said. “I was campus. programs ranging from slam poetry to sexual violence aware- one who is unwilling to accept Those gathered Thursday so proud to be a part of this “Whatever we wear, wher- ness. your story and emotions,” said in Bishop Café represented campus community, coming ever we go, sexual assault has Junior Anna Cooper, an intern at the Women’s Resource Dworetsky. “For a year I was such a community. together to create a safe space got to go!” Center, played a supportive role in the week’s events. unable to use the word ‘rape’ The members of the Wom- for healing and growth.” Students chanted as they “(Women’s week) is an opportunity for us to do program- to describe my attack because en’s House, the chief orga- The importance of educa- marched in a line up the JAY- ming focused on issues that primarily affect women and to I felt that the ‘r’ word was too nizers of the event, carried in tion and understanding in the walk, through Fraternity Hill, raise awareness on various women’s issues. Women are still strong for what happened. extra chairs and benches to eradication of sexual violence down the steps to Smith and treated as a marginalized community, so this is a time to fo- However, Take Back the Night accommodate the immense was a reality commonly ex- back toward the Women’s cus specifically on women’s history and women’s issues,” changed everything for me.” crowd gathered for the pro- pressed by those gathered as House where WoHo members said Cooper. Dworetsky found the com- gram. Students sat on tables well. had prepared a bonfire. The Junior Paige Ruppel is the moderator of the Women’s passion exhibited by those or stood. Every chair was oc- Junior Charlie Waldo be- path marched by these stu- House, where much of the women’s week programming gathered at Take Back the cupied. came involved in SARN as an dents was lit with luminaries. stemmed from. She said she agreed with Cooper, saying that Night as a powerful force, Paige Ruppel, Women’s advocate. She said she cher- Some students walking women’s issues are still relevant today and to our campus. enabling her to stand before House moderator and chief ishes the ability to help those about campus giggled at the “The fact that people ask why we even need a women’s those gathered and share her organizer of the event, asked in need through the program. line of chanting advocates. week shows that there isn’t enough conversation being gener- experiences. those gathered to refrain from “Everyone in here is sup- Others whispered to friends, ated around these issues,” Ruppel said. “This was the first night clapping between shared sto- portive and they’re listening unsure of the nature of the The week began with a display of shirts from a Clothes- that I was able to describe my ries. and they’re going to believe chanting line of students. But, line Project, which addresses issues of violence against wom- attack as a rape,” Dwortesky Those gathered took this you,” said Waldo, encourag- others still, stood in respect en. Students were invited to join members of the Women’s said. “This event is so amazing request to heart. Students lis- ing those gathered at the start of the peaceful protest. The House in decorating shirts with empowering messages before because there is an audience of tened. No words were uttered of the program. brothers of Alpha Sigma Phi, spring break. These shirts were then hung, lining the JAY- people who are willing to lis- and no applause met the com- Further educational out- Delta Tau Delta and Sigma walk all week. ten and share in your sorrow. pletion of a shared story, only reach opportunities were ad- Chi stood at the doors of their Take Back the Night, a sexual violence speak out and They are not there to judge acceptance and compassion. vertised at the program. A fraternity houses, holding can- march, is the biggest event of the week, with each member of you, they are there simply to Students cried and held representative of the Delaware dles to respect the marchers. the Women’s House participating. provide comfort and a lending hands, but few shifted in their County Coalition of Victim The brothers of Chi Phi stood Freshman Mady Smith attended the event for the first time ear.” seats. Eyes were fixed, unwav- Services and the Delaware guard at the Women’s House, on Thursday, March 29. Advocates for the Sexual ering upon the person at the County Sexual Assault Re- also holding candles. “I expected it to be emotional, but not as emotional as it Assault Response Network mike. sponse Team passed out flyers Regardless of the event’s was,” Smith said. “I was really proud of everyone who spoke, (SARN) of Delaware County Common threads spun the for the “Walk a Mile in Her acceptance on a campus wide and I admire them for being able to tell their story.” echoed Dworetsky’s senti- stories shared by students Shoes” event April 22. level, it positively impacted Sexual violence can be a difficult subject to breech, which ments concerning the pow- together. Several themes Counseling services repre- the lives of many gathered. is why Ruppel and the Women’s House organize these events. erful, compassionate group emerged, many of which shed sentatives Colleen Cook and “This night is so incred- “It can be hard to talk about issues of sexual violence, but gathered Thursday. Advocates a glimmer of light upon the Eric Johnson talked about the ible because it allows victims it needs to be addressed, especially on college campuses,” said they commended Ohio realities faced by those who importance of counseling in to feel empowered in a situ- said Ruppel. “These events create spaces for those conversa- Wesleyan students for their spoke and those who listened. empowering survivors. They ation when they are stripped tions to occur.” compassion and dedication in Survivors said they appre- encouraged students to come of all choice and control,” Smith said that sexual violence awareness is important. participating in Take Back the ciated the support of friends, speak with them. They said said Dworetsky. “Take Back “I think it’s hard to understand that this can happen to Night. family, sorority sisters, team- they felt as though the event the Night allows you to real- anyone, and people need to know that it does happen.” A SARN advocate who mates, housemates, respectful empowered and encouraged ize that you are not crazy for Other women’s week programs included a performance opened the two hour program men and total strangers. Si- those gathered to end sexual having emotions about your by slam poet Andrea Gibson, a documentary on hate speech Thursday said her desire for lence stifles the ability of those violence. attack, that even though you amongst female peers of the Greek community entitled Take Back the Night is to one affected by sexual violence to “(Take Back the Night) en- may feel alone, there are actu- “Betches Love to Hate,” an open house at the Women’s day become a celebration of grow and develop past these courages broader communities ally people willing to listen, House, and fundraising for Heifer International, which do- the non-existence of sexual crippling experiences. Survi- to work to end all forms of and that there is always hope nates livestock to global communities living in poverty. violence at OWU. vors said they need an outlet, sexual and domestic violence for a future free of pain.” WoHo opens its doors to campus, closes women’s week By Noah Manskar we’re not intimidating and we’re not living option on campus, and thus try “(Take Back the Night)’s heavy,” Transcript Reporter The members of the Women’s scary,” she said. to support their activities whenever I she said. “It’s emotional. After a House opened their home to the cam- Freshman Kyle Simon, who will can,” he said. time like that, I think it’s good for pus community last Friday to cap off be living in WoHo next year, agreed The open house followed Thurs- our group and our campus to come Women’s Week. the event is a good opportunity to day’s Take Back the Night, a com- together and process that a little bit, WoHo residents hosted students change the house’s sour reputation bined sexual assault speakout and whether we talk about the event or and professors with snacks, sodas on campus outside of the context of cross-campus march. According to just spend time together.” and homemade black bean burgers. formal programming. Simon, all current and future WoHo Johnson said he didn’t attend House moderator Paige Ruppel, a “A lot of people kind of stereotype members help to plan and execute the Take Back the Night or any other junior, planned the event as her house Women’s House as being super in- annual event. Women’s Week programs, but he project. She said its primary purpose tense and really serious, but the open Ruppel said another goal of the “fully support(s) the WoHo’s campus was “building community.” house gives people a specific event open house was to provide a more programming on important social is- Junior WoHo resident Colleen where people can just hang out and “uplifting and fun” atmosphere for sues.” Waickman said she hoped the gather- find out what it is without having to students and faculty at the end of Simon said Women’s Week is ing would help make her house and actually go to an event,” he said. Women’s Week. meant to have a positive, uplifting the rest of the SLUs seem more in- Professor of Botany David John- “It’s a good way to regroup after message overall. viting. son, Ruppel’s academic advisor, at- last night and start the weekend a “Everyone thinks it’s supposed to Photo by Noah Manskar “I think sometimes the SLU com- tended the open house at her invita- little bit,” she said. be super serious, but you can be an Senior Ed Howland, a resident of munity seems intimidating to people, tion. Waickman agreed the open house activist and be laid back at the same WoHo, talks to juinor Sam Irvine at and I think this event is definitely “I have supported the Small Liv- is a good juxtaposition to Take Back time, so you can have fun with every- the WoHo Open House centered around letting people know ing Units in general as a valuable the Night’s somberness. thing that you do,” he said. Page 6 The Transcript March 29, 2012

Quote of the week: “Everyone thinks it’s supposed to be super se- rious, but you can be an activist and be laid back at the same time, so you can pinion have fun with everything you do.” O --Freshman Kyle Simon , future WoHo resident Your trash is Universitronics’s treasure

A decapitated laptop with only three buttons on its keyboard. An iPod, with a screen dim enough to make one wonder what fruit represents “Apple Inc.” A Giga Pet. Those are all things people have tried to sell me at Ohio Wesleyan University. I run a business at OWU called Universitron- ics™, where I buy and sell OWU students’ working and broken electronics. I see all kinds of crazy things every day. (In case you were wondering, I did buy the laptop, iPod, and Giga Pet.) I try not to ask ques- tions unless I need to. So, often--after a transaction-- I am left wondering: “What in the world happened to these electronics?” How is it that only three keys are XXXXXX left on a keyboard? HOW? Did they test out a new chain saw? Did they try to sharpen a cheese grater? Maybe you have seen me around campus tabling. I post where I’m going to be on “www.owu.org”. So far, I’ve been all over campus. I took a tour of the residential halls to see which produced the most cus- tomers: Bashford, Smith, Thomson or Hayes. All had problems. Bashford lounge is a huge, wide-open space, but it has a relentless heater that sporadically Invisible Children has visible flaws makes earsplitting bangs. Smith second floor lounge By Suzanne Samin thirty dollars was a reasonable price to These are the things that make me lacks a toilet within driving distance. Thomson first A & E Editor pay in order to “make Kony famous.” completely and totally unwilling to sup- floor lounge simply doesn’t have enough traffic. And People, mostly college students, began port this organization. “But what about the furniture in Hayes’ lounge is too awkward to ta- Earlier last week on my way into the to organize rallies in their communities the children,” one might ask. How can I ble with. “What about Welch,” you may ask. I never Thomson store, I tore down a flier. under the slogan, “Cover the Night.” Peo- be so heartless as to call out an organiza- tried it. Students actually attempt to study there. I am This flier was for the screening of ple come together to rally against Kony in tion that is helping children no matter how not allowed to conduct business at the fraternities or “Kony 2012,” a documentary created by order to, yet again, raise more awareness. much of it is being spent on paychecks, the organization “Invisible Children.” It seems that people love to make other alcohol and trips to Sea World? other living facilities. This documentary should be screened on people aware of things. At the very least, Let me make it clear that my outrage Lately, I’ve settled in front of the Thomson store. campus today. they like to make people aware that they towards this campaign has nothing to do Well, to the side of the Thomson store, next to the It was only after tearing down the flier, are aware of things and that other people with my lack of desire to help people. chips (the school says I can’t block traffic). It’s a which showed the merchandise that will should be aware of it, too. We feel if we Kony and the LRA are important things popular place, although I can never tell when some- be sold at the screening, writing some sta- make other people aware of something that people should know about. one wants to do business with me or buy a bag of tistics on the back of it and then hanging bad that is happening, maybe they will do However, I find myself disgusted that chips. More often, students go for the chips. I wish it back up that I realized I was engaging in something about it. an organization that cannot even keep its censorship – which is something I really This is not to speak against awareness books straight would target impression- the students were at least torn between the two do not support. campaigns, but there is something to be able young people from middle-class en- choices: “Chips--no. Money! Chips! No, electron- So, instead of continuing to tear down said about this never-ending, ineffectual vironments, who feel deeply guilty about ics--no. Chips!” these fliers, I will explain my difficult and cycle. What, exactly, does raising aware- the misfortunes of others around the world Students’ inclination towards chips aside, I really conflicting feelings about this documen- ness accomplish? and feed off of their guilt in order to make think Universitronics™ does a good service by give- tary in a more constructive way. Unfortunately, awareness campaigns money to line their pockets. ing students money for something they don’t want or Invisible Children is an organization fall prey to what social psychologists I also am generally growing sick and dedicated to drawing attention and raising would call “diffusion of responsibility,” tired of encouraging people to spread are about to toss out, whether it’s working or broken. awareness of the Lord’s Resistance Army which, in layman’s terms, is when the the word about things instead of taking This benefits the community on many levels. – a theocratic military group in Uganda, sense of responsibility to take action in a charge themselves. Does Kony make you Suppose you no longer want an iPod. Instead of which is comprised of abducted children scenario is diffused amongst a group be- mad? Does the LRA make you mad? Go tossing it, giving it away, or selling it to someone that are oftentimes abused, sexually as- cause “someone else will do it.” join the Peace Corps. Find a way to get without much interest (aka for an ultra-low price), saulted and forced to kill their own fami- What I can assure you is that funneling involved in humanitarian efforts in Af- Universitronics™ will buy the item from you at a lies. Invisible Children calls for the U.S. your money into “action packs” will do rica. Send your money to organizations fair price, add value to it (e.g. cleaning, hardware to begin a military intervention in Central almost nothing to benefit the children of that check out in terms of financial integ- Africa in order to put an end to the LRA Uganda, and here is why. rity. Do not support those that look only modifications), and pass it on to someone who needs and its leader Joseph Kony. According to Visible Children, an anti- to harp on your guilt and privilege, acting it or will break it down for parts. Universitronics™ The film, which is about 30 minutes Invisible Children blog, the company has as if they are some kind of savior that can simultaneously provides a valuable service to the long, was released and spread across the spent only 33 percent of its $8 million only exist on your dollar. OWU community and helps the environment. Internet in a virulent fashion, making its dollars in spending on “direct services” There are some people who will con- Suppose you are taking photos on the JAY-walk, way across Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter – and by that, of course, they mean the tinue to plaster up fliers and hash-tag their and you run into President Rock Jones. This startles and various other social media websites children. This means that the thirty dollars statuses and tweets, “#kony2012.” They you, and you drop your camera. The lens smashes. in a matter of days. you shell out from your small paychecks will accuse those of us who acknowledge As of March 24, the video has over 85 working as a student on or off campus that charity organizations are by no means Normally, you would toss the camera and add to million views on Youtube. or from your parents’ wallets may never infallible or incapable of evil of “not car- America’s already expansive waste problem. In the film, the director and co-founder even see the continent of Africa. ing about the children.” But, now with Universitronics™, you have the of Invisible Children, Jason Russell, de- Invisible Children is also a fan of the Here is the cold hard truth, reiterated to option to both help the environment and get money tails his experience in Uganda, learning Ugandan army: which is notorious for you: charitable organizations, non-profits, for what you once called “trash.” Universitronics™ about the LRA from survivors. raping, pillaging and abusing civilians, and the like are by no means infallible or will buy your busted camera and harvest it for parts. After people saw this film, it seeming- according to Human Rights Watch Africa. incapable of lying to the public. Invis- In short, Universitronics pays the OWU community ly became a race not only to make others As if the financial disparities are not ible Children has clearly been called out aware of Kony, but also to make others enough, we also have to confront the fact on several occasions about being a little to get rid of stuff they no longer want. So next time aware that they were aware of him. Face- that some of the information within the fishy. Be wise about the causes you send you’re sick of the feel of your iPod, or your laptop book statuses shared the link to the film documentary itself is not factual. your money to. Check them out. shorts-out, don’t toss it! Don’t let it collect dust! and called for action against this man’s For example, Russell states that the I do encourage everyone to go watch Save your wallet and the environment, and sell to diabolical behavior. LRA has over 3,000 children in its ranks. the documentary in order to learn about Universitronics! More information about Universi- Conveniently, Invisible Children According to most documents it currently the situation in Uganda. I hope it makes tronics and tabling times can be found at www.owu. makes it known in their documentary that, has around 250 and has not had thou- you angry, and I hope it makes you want sands of children since 2007, if ever. to inspire change. org or www.universitronics.com. to truly dedicate yourself to the cause, you can order an “action kit,” which contains A quick Google search will show you I hope you go forth to inspire that Andy Wittenberg posters, stickers, buttons and other public- how Russell has been reacting to the change – because people at this university Sports Editor ity materials. emergence of all these figures and criti- really do have that ability. I just hope you It costs thirty dollars. But to many, cisms of his campaign. do it in ways that will really count. March 29, 2012 The Transcript Page 7 Arts& E ntertainment Theta Alpha Phi brews talent at Coffee Haus

Photos by Suzanne Samin

Left: Junior Andrew Rossi performs improv with the Babbling Bishops; Right: Junior Alex D’Amore-Braver sings and plays an original song at Theta Alpha Phi’s annual Coffee Haus Saturday.

By Suzanne Samin sion, and snacks costing less setting here so that people The audience participated everyone who performed truly Bishops, poetry by sophomore A&E Editor than a dollar each, the pro- could come up, perform and in many of the acts, providing wanted to be there. Gus Wood, and a performance ceeds went directly to funding have fun with it.” background music, engaging Junior Liz Anderson, a TAP by student band Rob and Todd Low lights and smooth jazz the honorary. The event had a casual tone in call-and-response and pro- member, said, “I think Coffee in the Morning. transformed Bashford Lounge Ohio Wesleyan students to it, with students coming up viding feedback. Haus went really well. It’s a She said there was a great into an ambient coffee house performed in various medi- who had not even planned to Dean said it was fun watch- great place for the campus to turnout of people in the crowd, last Saturday. ums, such as slam poetry, perform. They pulled up po- ing other people having fun come together and see each as well. Theatre honorary Theta stand-up comedy, song, dance etry on their cell phones and when they are onstage, be- other’s talents and support Junior Alan Massouh said, Alpha Phi hosted their annual and improvisational comedy. sang songs they had memo- cause as a theatre major, she them.” “I thought it was awesome. I “Coffee Haus,” where students Freshman Shannon Dean rized on their own time. knows that when someone is Anderson said they had a think it should happen once could be served coffee and said, “I think Coffee Haus is Some improvised their own on stage who does not want to number of really great acts a month or on a more regular small desserts, and be enter- really cool. I went to the Red comedy acts, telling funny be, everyone in the audience including a capella music by basis because it seems people tained by student performers. and Black Revue, and I liked stories about professors and can see it. She said she appre- Pitch Black, improvisational were having a lot of fun bring- With a three dollar admis- that they had a more informal experiences they have had. ciated Coffee Haus because comedy from the Babbling ing out their inner artist.”

Say Anything preserves their own Documentary examines wom- original sound with newest album en’s questionable roles with- By Noah Manskar Transcript Reporter in mass media To know Say Anything’s music By Katie Carlin Junior Clare Whitaker said she is to know Max Bemis’ life story. Transcript Reporter thought the documentary was fascinat- The prolific frontman’s song- ing. writing is always deeply personal, The Benes Rooms were filled with “I thought some of the things they and the band’s discography chron- frequent gasping, shaking of heads and brought out were so true, one of the icles every aspect of his life, posi- laughing last Monday. biggest points was the idea that half tive and negative. As part of celebration of Women’s of the population doesn’t support the The sexually frustrated teenage History Month, “Miss Representa- other half,” she said. Bemis emerged on “Baseball,” Say tion,” a documentary about gender in- Whitaker said it is amazing how Anything’s debut; the sophomore equality, was shown to students. Men men never watch the things that wom- “…Is A Real Boy” brought his and women filled the Benes Rooms to en are in, which portray women as struggles with drug addiction and view the film. protagonists - a point that was stressed bipolar disorder to the forefront; Written and directed by Jennifer throughout the film and the epic “In Defense of the Siebel Newsom, Miss Representa- “I feel like, after watching this, it’s Genre” portrayed a man in a state tion exposes how mainstream media so important for women to watch it and of recovery, reflection, anger and contribute to the under-representation learn to be confident and learn to be in- confusion. On the 2009 self-titled of women in positions of power and dividuals, but I think men should also record, he had found solace in mar- influence in America. The film chal- view this and embrace it because they riage and continued work in facing lenges the media’s limited and often need to understand the same things as his demons. disparaging portrayals of women and women,” she said. The story is a roller coaster—a girls, which make it difficult for wom- Senior Ann Merrell, who helped disconcerted boy turns too quickly en to achieve leadership positions and plan the screening along with Tall- into an angry, alienated man at the for the average woman to feel empow- madge, said she is going to be more hands of mental illness and ad- this for all time/Laugh it off when Bemis’ writing provides tangi- ered. critical of the way the media portrays diction, realizes and confronts his this ends/You can ble evidence of his increased hap- Sophomore Rachel Tallmadge was women. flaws in a flurry of catharsis, and as just go get high with all of your piness. one of the students who planned the “I am someone who loves chick a result finds love and takes a break dumb friends.” His words may be scathing in screening. flicks and fairytales, but I think itis from being indignant. Along with this newfound ani- some places, but his voice sounds “I have always been interested in important to remember the effect that With “Anarchy, My Dear,” Say mosity toward his own history, Be- less tortured than on “…Is A Real gender equality,” she said. “This film those kinds of stories and films have Anything’s fifth full-length re- mis maintains his loathing of his Boy” and “In Defense of the addressed many issues with gender on women and their image of them- lease, the saga continues. critics. Genre.” The instrumentation is equality and supported them with selves,” she said. Present here is a much more On “Admit It Again,” the con- less lighthearted and more stripped facts.” “I think that we know that stripper conscious Bemis—he’s surfaced tinuation of a hate letter to his down than the self-titled record, Tallmadge said she was amazed scenes degrade women, but also these from his previous haze, and while detractors began on “…Is A Real but it’s cleaner and much more by movements the documentary has fairytales where women are powerless certainly happier, he’s still as an- Boy,” he berates the hipsters who polished. sparked across the country. and need a man are also very harmful. gry as ever. are “fueled by a potent mixture of Many Say Anything fans claim “The action and attention that this So I am going to pay attention to that,” This is a major departure from cocaine and latent insecurity, de- the self-titled album was Say Any- film has caused really sparked my in- Merrell said. the preceding self-titled record. fining (their) own self-worth by the thing’s worst because of its brighter terest to get involved,” she said. Tallmadge said she was really ex- There, Bemis was making light of opinion of a stupid website with sound and lack of emotional depth. Stories from teenage girls and pro- cited that a lot of people showed up his hardships in an attempt at mov- Satan as its figurehead.” They wanted an angrier Bemis, the vocative interviews with politicians, and came to this house project. ing on. In addition to being once again anguished twenty-something heard journalists, entertainers, activists and “I think it sends an important mes- Here, Bemis has realized there’s filled with rage, Bemis is as in love on the band’s earlier work. academics (including Condoleezza sage to the campus,” she said. “The ac- still work to be done. He knows on “Anarchy” as he was on the Their desires are sated on “An- Rice, Nancy Pelosi, Katie Couric, Ra- tion doesn’t stop here. I hope people his demons are still lingering, but self-titled release. His infatuation archy,” and it’s good to hear Bemis chel Maddow, Margaret Cho, Rosario are inspired by this to spread the mes- their presence doesn’t stop him with his wife, Sherri DuPree of in- angry again. Dawson and Gloria Steinem) voiced sage.” from hating them. This is obvious die rock quintet Eisley, is exhibited But it’s also refreshing that their opinions and shocking statistics “We are still discussing how to keep on “Peace Out.” Accompanied by clearly on “So Good” and “Say he’s holding onto the positivity in were presented. the action going,” said Merrell. harps and acoustic guitars, Bemis Anything,” which could have been his life. Someone who has been Senior Michael Raszmann said he She said she is hoping the commu- sings a sardonic, biting ode to his blared from John Cusack’s iconic through as much as he has, and really enjoyed the film and what he nities she is a part of will be open to former self. boom box - were he an anarchist been completely open about it in liked the most was the political dia- dialogue about the representation of “I’ll be fine,” he croons. “Sever punk rocker. his work, deserves to do so. logue explained. women in the media. “I like how they made the very clear “I want to give members of the distinction between the pragmatic rise Ohio Wesleyan community a chance Seen a good movie? Seen a really awful movie? Tell us of the media and sexism through capi- to get involved in the beginning of this talism, they made that very distinct,” wave of change and education,” said about it! Send it to The Transcript at [email protected] Raszmann said. Tallmadge. Page 8 The Transcript March 29, 2012 Bishops Sports Firedogs throw to second place fi nish By Jonathan King-Kaplan the team played at the tourna- nervous since it was the fi rst knew what we had to do, and Great athletes win Transcript Correspondent ment. time at Hightide. we did that well,” Barnes “(It) being our fi rst trip to “Everyone knew their role said. “We all were somewhat The Ohio Wesleyan Men’s Hightide, nobody knew what and we worked together very eager and maybe even a little Player of the Week Ultimate Frisbee Team took to expect, but we all came well. Nobody was trying to be nervous about playing, but I second place in a frisbee tour- ready to play,” Hershberger a hero down there.” think that those emotions were nament over spring break. said. “Everybody had the The tournament lasted the reason why we played so The Firedogs were invited mindset that we could beat three days, and 18 men on the well.” to the Hightide Frisbee Tour- any team that we got to play. Firedogs played three games a The Firedogs will be head- nament, which went on from It was great to see that kind of day. ing to sectionals in mid-April March 13 to March 16. confi dence.” On the fi nal day, they according to Hershberger. They competed with 36 Sophomore Ryan Klein played everything up from the “This tournament was a teams from across the country. said he was surprised that the quarterfi nals to the champion- great growing experience that The tournament took place Firedogs did so well. Also, be- ship game. will help us prepare for sec- in St. Simons, Ga. The team cause it was the fi rst time they Junior Wesley Barnes said tionals in April,” Hershberger made it to the fi nals and then were invited to play at Hight- he could feel the pressure in said. lost to Dickinson College, 9-8. ide. the fi nal round of the tourna- “Going 8-1 and fi nishing Junior Todd Hershberger, “Everyone played well and ment. second overall was a great captain of the fi redogs, said with confi dence,” Klein said. The pressure “was on from way to cap off a fun spring Kiourtsis Swanson he was very pleased with how “We were surprisingly not the get-go,” Barnes said. “We break with (the) Firedogs.”

By Andy Wittenberg Softball splits double header with John Carroll Sports Editor By Alex Hooper Heather Hurley, scored. start in the second game, Blue added an RBI (run batted in) Transcript Reporter The Bishops were unable to Streaks pitcher Trisha Pike held double later in the inning, giv- Scoring 11 goals and winning four matches—those feats make a comeback in the fi rst the Bishops hitless through the ing the Bishops a 6-3 lead. pushed two Bishops to the front of their teams, and the Ohio Softball split their double- game, so they found themselves fi rst four innings. The Blue Streaks pulled up Wesleyan athletic Web site. Both Bishops were North Coast header, non-conference games trying to comeback strong in Fueled by their fi rst loss, the to 6-5 with Angelia Locey’s Athletic Conference Players of the Week. against John Carroll on Thurs- the second. Bishops fought back in the fi fth two-run single in the sixth. Junior Annie Swanson led women’s lacrosse with 11 goals day, March 22 at Margaret Sa- Sophomore Tamra Londot inning. OWU right-hander Amanda across three matches with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, gan Field. said the team is used to playing Leading the comeback was Barker pitched the fi rst 5.2 in- New England, and Albion. Senior Emily Kiourtsis headed ten- In the opening game, the doubleheader games, and that junior third baseman Stefanie nings, striking out four and nis, earning wins in eight games. Bishops lost, 2-0. they do not affect the team’s Rieder. She was followed by walking one to collect the win. Head lacrosse coach Margaret Grossman said Swanson has John Carroll’s pitcher--Brit- players. scores from freshman outfi elder Londot got the last 4 outs for solid traits. tany Danilov--and OWU right- “We knew after the fi rst loss, Chelsea Denman and junior her fi rst save of the season. “She has strong stick skills and always works hard. This hander, sophomore Dani Haley, it wasn’t a true win on their part, outfi elder Lauren Elkins. Their Londot said she is only con- makes her very versatile on the fi eld. She has a lot of compo- went head to head in a pitching because they got one lucky hit plays tied the game, 3-3. cerned about making it to re- sure on the fi eld as well. She plays with a level head and this battle. and scored runs on it,” Landot Senior fi rst baseman Jackie gionals. characteristic helps her to control our tempo on the attacking John Carroll quickly took said. “We knew we were the Kolovich lined a double down The Bishops are 6-6 in non- side.” the lead in the top of the second better team and that we had the left fi eld line to score both conference play. They play Senior defender Katarina Enders said Swanson is a great inning when the Blue Streaks played our game.” runners on the fi eld. Senior Alma College on April 9 at lacrosse player who sees and seizes opportunities all over the players, Olivia Matthew and Coming out with a strong second baseman Abby Walsh Margaret Sagan Field. fi eld. “(I)t is important to note that not only does Annie lead our team in goals, but also in assists,” Grossman said. “She is a true playmaker on the fi eld who often sets up her teammates for success.” Swanson said she looks up to her coach. “[Meg Grossman] is a great attacker ... and she always has wise words of encour- agement.” Bishop tennis star Kiourtsis won four singles games and four doubles matches, and she, like Swanson, said it was no easy feat. “Our team won all fi ve of the matches over spring break, which was a great end to our break,” she said. “We had never played any of these teams before, so it’s hard going into the matches having a game plan. “I found it most helpful to go into each match staying consistent and mentally tough.” Freshman Whitney Lonnemann said she looks up to Ki- ourtsis. “... she always has a smile on her face and has really embraced all of us freshman and has made us feel included in everything,” she said. Swanson said her favorite plays are the ones in which the team transitions the lacrosse ball fl awlessly from the defensive end to the attacking end (of the fi eld), which results in a score. Your “These plays occur when everyone on the team works to get open and instead of running the ball down the fi eld by one player, we make complete passes to each other down the fi eld,” she said. Kiourtsis said the future of the lacrosse team looks bright. Mind “We have so many talented freshmen on the team this year, that I look forward to seeing the team’s success in the upcom- ing years,” she said. Women’s lacrosse is playing Allegheny in Pennsylvania on Matters. Saturday. Women’s tennis is playing Wittenberg Monday at 4 p.m. at the Luttinger Family Tennis Center. People are looking for creative thinkers like you. 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