The Oak Leaves Manchester University Issue XI - February 22, 2013

Documentary Photo Series Displayed in ACEN Mike Dixon and the boy almost certain- some shots that are simply woman named Doi. Rin's bodia. Matsui works a lot man rights and its mission Staff Writer ly has not long to live. It is beautiful. Professor Oke's floating eye, the face be- with sex trafficking and is to create compassionate a fine example of a picture favorite artistic photo is the hind her with eyes closed, currently covering an op- students improving the hu- A new gallery is on display that is absolutely horrible second photo on the right and Doi's sure hands ac- eration to catch pimps of man condition. in the Academic Center's but absolutely necessary. wall, depicting a woman cent the dark image with a underage prostitutes and Exhibiting art such first floor hallway, although Capturing this moment named Rin checking her tragic grace. rehabilitate their unfortu- as Matsui's serves a dual its composition is more purpose, according to Oke. documentary than imagi- Firstly, the story of Cambo- nation. The exhibit includes dian life is not particularly 18 pictures of sex traffick- well known and deserves ing, brutality, and hard- more awareness. Sec- ship existing in Cambodia. ondly, the level of human Professor Ejenobo Oke suffering in these commu- selected the exhibit from nities should make view- the work of Tim Matsui, a ers realize how good their professional photo-journal- lives really are. If students ist, who photographed the could imagine how vicious entire collection along with the communities there many other world stories are, how disadvantaged that can be seen on his its people are, then may- website. be they could feel com- Each picture tells pelled to improve their own a personal story as tragic community and its lives. as the next and includes “Sometimes that means a a caption but no title. The monetary donation,” Oke effect of browsing the col- said. “Sometimes it means lection is like wading into a helping at a soup kitchen... swift-moving river. A casual but people should not feel passerby tests the water by pressured to respond. Ev- observing a single picture, ery individual will respond steps in further by reading in a way unto themselves.” the caption, finds the story The exhibit will be shockingly compelling, and on display until Oct. 11, finally gets caught up in the 2013, while classes are in stream of photographed session. If students have narratives that is the col- time between classes, lection. visit the first floor of the Many shots are Academic Building for a strictly documentary. The graphic lesson on the hu- subject matter does not WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS On display in the first floor hallway of the Academic Center is one of the images that man condition. need to be beautiful, and is part of Tim Matsui’s photo series depicting the brutality, hardship and sex trafficking found in the lives of many Cam- is sometimes decidedly bodians. Professor Ejenobo Oke chose this series to bring light to the story of Cambodian life and to allow viewers to understand the lack of true hardships in their own lives. Photo by Vivien Carter not. The photo which Oke calls “hardest to look at” is the third picture on the right wall of a little boy and many may disturb the viewer, but make-up in a mirror be- Artists like Tim nate employees. Oke felt others living off a massive it also gives meaning to the fore another woman who Matsui use art as a means that the focus of these pho- landfill. Filth practically subject's life. is getting her make-up ap- to raise awareness of trou- tojournalists fit well with emanates from the portrait However, there are plied by a transgendered bled regions such as Cam- Manchester's focus on hu- MU Students Break Boundaries, Validate Love Charlaine Grosse nant ideology of the white also why Guyer asked us,” Becca Creath, forget that love can take the beginning of what in- Staff Writter heterosexual one,” Hidalgo Heath said. “It was a great Peace Studies coordina- many forms. So I think it’s dividuals in these photos said. “Especially here in idea, especially being on tor, noted that the event great to celebrate the di- hold,” Guyer said. “Take If you entered on the Union Indiana, where it was not Valentine’s Day. I think it was an appropriate way to versity that Manchester a look, and you can just last Feb 14th, you probably until the mid-seventies that had a really good message honor the diversity on cam- University has to offer.” feel beauty exuding from noticed that for some stu- interracial couples were al- and it was showing the ac- pus. “Having a display that Guyer said it was them.” dents on campus, Feb. 14 lowed to get married.” tual scope of the campus is validating the diversity a gift to her to have the The pictures were was not viewed as Valen- originally supposed to be tine’s Day anymore, but as displayed on the campus Validation Day. TV screen, to reach a wider The Validating audience, but the Adminis- Love campaign was a tration did not approve the photography display that idea. Beth Sweitzer-Riley, featured images of all vice president for student types of love, specfically development justifies this kisses shared by hertero- decision by stating that it is sexual, homosexual, and important to have pictures interracial couples. This displayed with a context campaign was created by of the educational compo- Whitnee Hidalgo and Kay nent, as well as an oppor- Guyer, both seniors at tunity to provide dialogue Manchester University. on the issue. Their inspiration “The TV screen display of was Jackie Nagilla, the just photos would not al- former OMA Director, who low this interaction to hap- had assigned a passive pen and thus unintended program, where people consequences could occur do not have to interact which could possibly back- with each other to get the fire and generate hostility educational aspect of it. rather than understanding Indeed, when Nagilla was and widen gulfs rather than an undergraduate student, bridge them,” Sweitzer-Ri- she organized a kissing on ley said. Valentine’s Day, where a According to Hi- number of interracial and dalgo, if you are not shak- same sex couples literally ing up the basket, you are sat and stayed frozen, lips not doing it right, because to lips, for thirty minutes, all VALIDATION DAY On Feb. 14 the Validation Love campaign, created by MU seniors Whitnee Hidalgo and Kay Guyer, it is deviance that changes over campus, throughout featured images in the Union of couples in heterosexual, homosexual, or interracial relationships expressing and vali- the culture. the day. dating their love through their kisses. Photo courtesy of Kay Guyer Hidalgo and Guyer wanted their program to CONTINUED ON bring the same message Wes Heath and in term of relationships.” that we have on campus, opportunity to photograph PAGE 2 but not the same con- Zabrian Mills, both stu- Although some people did on Valentine’s Day, seems those couples, and she cept. “The message was dents at Manchester Uni- not seems to appreciate to be a wonderful way to hopes it has become a validating love, through versity, participated in this the images and were roll- witness and help create a gift of thoughtful conver- racial boundaries, through event together. “Zabrian ing their eyes, many others more supportive and po- sation to staff, faculty and gender boundaries, and and I are one of the few really enjoyed this exhibi- tentially aware campus,” students. "The courage to through different sexual out gay males couples on tion that was hosted in the Creath said. “I think that take a personal stand for orientations from the domi- campus, so I guess this is Union on Valentine’s Day. lots of people, sometimes, justice on campus is just Inside: Late Night Lounge ~ January Session ~ Wrestling Oak Leaves Manchester University Issue XI - February 22, 2013 Page 2 Around Campus RHA Hosts ‘Late Night Lounge’ at Oakwood Heather Elson Messer. Her inspiration people have told him that Staff Writer came from her January he sounds just like Randy. Session class to Austra- One could tell that Late Night Lounge, an open lia. “We were on a trolley, the crowd was really get- mic night, was hosted by and we were all messing ting into the performances RHA in Oakwood’s lounge around,” Jones said. “I was by hearing them shout, “Go Yeah we're going down King Street on Thursday, February 7, rapping about people and In!” “I felt the performers And you know we gotta meet 2013. This event allowed they were like, ‘Hey write a were really good and enter- Mr. Messer in the lobby students to showcase their rap about Professor Mess- taining,” said Jessica Bos- 'Cause you know he's got a hobby He likes to plant flowers talents such as singing, er.’ So I wrote a small por- tic, sophomore. “There was In the dawn of the hour rapping, playing instru- tion of it. [However,]Chel- a wide variety of different And he be out in the sun ments, dancing and read- sea D. Butler did help me talents.” Makin' money for his hun ing slam poetry to a room spice up the lyrics a little The success of the And his kids and his class 'Cause you know we're gonna ask filled with over 70 people. bit.” event has led to more plan- Yo Messer where's our money Late Night Lounge The MC for the ning for future Late Night 'Cause we gotta use the dunny… was created to allow stu- night was Corsey, who led Lounges. However, it will dents to have a healthy al- the show in style with his not be every Thursday, nor ternative to “Thirsty Thurs- witty humor. He advised an open mic night. “We are days.” Also, it is RHA’s goal students to not clap, but going to offer a bit of vari- to provide a safe environ- snap for the evening; and ety, in the sense of video ment where students can if one enjoyed what a per- games, board games, etc.,” share their talents, hang former did, at any particular Corsey said. “We will have together and provide stu- moment, [s]he was to yell open mic hopefully three dents with a variety of col- “Go In!” or four more times [this se- lege experiences. Holly Rittenhouse, mester].” Also, RHA hopes Michael Corsey, who sang and played the to get more faculty and hall director of Oakwood piano to “Let It Be” by The staff involved, collaborate This is an excerpt from the rap about Professor Joe Messer that Nicola Jones performed and RHA advisor, suggest- Beatles, was a favorite with other organizations at the Late Night Lounge hosted by RHA on Thursday, Feb. 7. The rap was based on her ed the idea to the E-Board. among the crowd. “She is on campus such as MAC, January Session trip to Australia with Messer’s business class. Xuny Haley, Vice President really good at playing piano English and communica- of RHA, thought it was a and has a great voice,” said tion studies departments; great idea and took charge Donnie Watkins, first year. and hopefully move it to dif- of the event. She emailed “I really enjoyed her perfor- ferent residential halls. Correction students, faculty, and staff mance.” The next Late that she thought would Another singer Night Lounge will not be In our Feb. 15 article on the men’s basketball be willing to participate in was Zach Pitts, who sang until April. However, RHA this event, such as Lexi two a cappella songs “For- is collaborating with MAC team, it stated that the men’s team will play at Earlham Salcedo, junior, who read ever and Ever Amen,” and to produce MU’s Got Talent on Saturday, Feb, 16. The contest that day was actu- her poem, “Monster,” and “Three Wooden Crosses,” on March 9. So stay tuned Nicola Jones, secretary for by Randy Travis. “Sing- and keep an eye out for fu- ally a home game for the Spartans at the PERC. RHA, who was asked to ing is a big hobby of mine ture flyers. open the event. and I love doing it,” Pitts The Oak Leaves regrets the error. Jones performed said. Pitts performed Ran- a rap about Professor Joe dy Travis’ songs because Dance Marathon Held in Honor of BigJohny David Lloyd name. Alina was a member seemed to resonate many The Oak Leaves Staff Writer of the Manchester Dance memories of the warmth Published by the students of Manchester University Team, which made a BigJohny would bring not On a frigid Friday night in Dance Marathon the most only to fellow students, but North Manchester, Man- fitting option to raise mon- to her professors as well. chester Activities Council ey in her name. The Joe “Alina would wear her pink (MAC) transported family Moorhead Band, a group flip flops to class on even Faculty and friends alike to a lovely with a Jimmy Buffett island the chilliest days, so I used Editors in Chief Advisor luau dance marathon to vibe, provided music that fit to think that her warm per- Andrew Ellam Dr. Katharine Ings honor the late Alina Big- perfectly with the scenery sonality prevented her from Emily Krabach Johny, who died in the trag- of bouncing beach balls, getting cold,” said Dr. Kath- ic Indiana State Fair stage leis and palm trees. arine Ings, English chair as Advertising Manager collapse in 2011. “The tropical dance well one of BigJohny’s pro- BigJohny, an Eng- party was a great way fessors. “She had a gener- lish and education major, to have her family come ous spirit and a dazzlingly graduated in 2011 and her back and enjoy the cam- infectious smile. Alina was Graphics presence is still fondly felt pus,” said Lexi Salcedo, an my student throughout throughout the campus. English and education ma- her four years here, most “Alina was one person that jor like BigJohny. “It really memorably in Senior Semi- Photographers was very dear to my heart,” brought life to her memory, nar. We took a train to Chi- Vivien Carter, Randa Gillespie, said Miro Aruijo, a third- and helped to show her cago to see a perfomance year MAC member. “She family that even two years of ‘Wicked,’ and on the Maia Marusak,Felicia Nichols, Alexah Parnin loved unconditionally, and after her death, the cam- train home she texted my was a joy to be around as pus still really cares about husband to let him know Staff Writers she brought happiness to her.” we wouldn’t be back until Kari Cottingim, Mike Dixon, Heather Elson, everyone.” The dance mara- 1:00 a.m.” Charlaine Grosse, Kaitie Kemper, Catherine Lange, The fundraiser, a thon was set up to have The fundraiser, dance marathon, raised teams or individuals dance which was an all-night David Lloyd, Caleb Noffsinger, Holly Pawlak, money for an education for a half hour at a time, event, helped to raise Jacob Ray, Kate Rosenbaum, scholarship in BigJohny’s followed by a 15-minute $3,952 for the Alina Big- Hannah Schutter, Ariel Smith name. The entry fee was break in which games were Johny Memorial Scholar- $25, which could be paid played for prizes. Dancers ship. Subscriptions: The general fee is paid for by full-time students whose for out of pocket or raised could also be shipped off It proved to be through donations. The to “Exile Island,” which was a successful night for an tuition includes a subscription to The Oak Leaves. Mailed subscriptions entry fee guaranteed five a comfy set up of beach even better cause, suc- are available for $20 for one school year. Make checks payable to The raffle tickets, and each $25 chairs off in the corner. ceeding in remembrance Oak Leaves and send to the address below. after that would earn an- The “exiler” would pay an of a former classmate, other five chances to win amount of money to send student, friend or fam- The Oak Leaves welcomes written opinion pieces; however, only signed numerous prizes. the victim off to the island, ily member, and bringing a Chrissy BigJohny, and the victim would have little warmth in February to letters will be published. Alina’s sister, approached to pledge twice that amount North Manchester. Manchester regarding a in order to leave the island. For advertising contact: fundraiser in her sister’s The island theme [email protected] For all other concerns please write to: [email protected] or Validating Love Cont. The Oak Leaves “Being provocative the Validating Love cam- of this campaign,” Hidalgo 604 E. College Ave Box 11 is good because it gets at- paign — bringing expo- concluded. tention, so I’m all for that, sure to the people who North Manchester, IN 46962 but you still need back- did not have exposure ground information and an to this counterculture — Please join our group on Facebook group entitled educational program, like was reached. According “The Oak Leaves” for the exhibitions we have to Hidalgo, thanks to the for weekly updates and easy idea submissions. in the Academic Center,” great talent of Guyer, the said Glenn Sharfman, vice pictures say a thousand president and dean for Ac- words. “An intimate kiss, to The views in The Oak Leaves do not necessarily represent those of ademic Affairs at Manches- a parent to child kiss, all it Manchester University or the majority of its students. ter University. does is symbolize love and Thus, the goal of that was the whole point Oak Leaves Manchester University Issue XI - February 22, 2013 Page 3 Around Campus Students Study Modern Mind in London, Paris Ariel Smith current leave from teaching tels, one week in Paris and Session as well. “Making of Staff Writer to take part in the trip. For one week in London. The the Modern Mind” fulfills a instance, museums held prices for one night at a core class requirement for January Session is not a lot of artifacts that stu- hostel were similar to ac- Cultural Connections and something that all schools dents could look at to de- commodations for some- more information is avail- offer, but Manchester Uni- termine the development one in the United States. able for anyone interested versity is one of those few of their use. Students also The weather was in this class the next time it that does. This January looked at the development also similar to what MU is offered. Session was punctuated through the ages of four was experiencing back in by tea and croissants for different themes. Some ex- the States. While the tem- two professors as they amples Clark gave were of perature was in the teens took their students to Eng- the idea of astronomy or— in Indiana, it was only up land and France. For reli- for those that have more of to about the thirties in Eu- gion and philosophy pro- a passion for fashion— the rope. “North of France was fessor Steve Naragon and shoe. He mentioned that just hit with snow the whole physics professor Gregory the Museum of London had time we were there,” Clark Clark and their student shoes that were 800 years said. “That slows things group, London and Paris old that the students could down, more than they’re were the places to be as use as part of their study of used to. We couldn’t go to the studied the “Making of development by comparing the top of the Eiffel Tower.” the Modern Mind.” them to modern footwear. This was Clark’s This class was Clark also spoke second time teaching the a little bit of science and of teaching the students class. The course work was philosophy mixed together how to travel frugally. “One very similar this year from while learning about the de- of the things we wanted the first trip, though he said velopment of western civi- our students to learn from that this time it had been lization. The class broad- this is that really the big “fine-tuned,” and a little ened its understanding of expense is getting there,” more structured. He hopes I SEE LONDON, I SEE FRANCE MU students studying the progress and change of Clark said. “Once you’re to keep the class going the “Making of the Modern Mind” with Professors Steve how individuals and societ- there you can eat pretty every other year. On the Naragon and Gregory Clark in both London and Paris this ies thought of themselves. cheaply if you know where off years he teaches other past January Session enjoy the Parisian scenery. Naragon emerged from his to go.” They stayed in hos- classes during January Photo courtesy of Deanna Beckner Culturally Relevant Series Gains Momentum Caleb Noffsinger that many students might not know about. This semester around 15 people in attendance and many new faces ap- Staff Writer the films will be based on cultural relevance. According to pear at each showing. The films vary from many different Slavkin, director of Teacher Education and associate pro- genres and eras. There are some big name movies such How far back does new students’ knowledge of film his- fessor of education, “Cultural relevance is when the film as “The Matrix,” and some that few may know such as tory extend? Professor Michael Slavkin has noticed that speaks to aspects of humanity that cross a wide variety of “Frozen River.” his students have come into classrooms without knowing groups. The films we view hit on love, passion, freedom The films are all chosen by a handful of profes- a specific film reference he might make to connect the and power, which all students trying to get a Liberal Arts sors from the FYS program who believe that the ideas in film with class material. So he came up with a solution education should know about.” The films will not only help these films should be emphasized. Films are screened on that would not take up further class time to explain or to the students catch references made in the classroom, but Thursday nights in Room 101 in the Academic Center. show the film; he decided to show a handful of films dur- also will help strengthen the knowledge that they may al- ing times that many students would not be busy. ready have about a certain topic. This film series started last fall semester when While this program is fairly new, it does seem Slavkin decided to show films based on famous literature to be getting a lot of attention. Each showing generates VIA Addresses Students’ Money and Future Kate Rosenbaum gaged in a new culture and based on my major, but I 5th in the Union. specific information about VIA presenters are “very Staff Writer learned from medical pro- think it would be very ben- Jack Gochenaur, the area in which one re- passionate about this op- fessionals.” eficial for those who are vice president and chief fi- sides. Sherri Shockey, portunity.” President Jo Young Swit- Switzer went on not Accounting or Business zer presented her annual to state that many people majors because they are VIA “Your Money and who exhibit ability and con- able to learn information Your Future” on Feb. 12. viction are able to “observe from outside of their ma- Professor Judd Case in- their own values while re- jors,” said Lauren Gazdick, troduced the convocation specting other people.” a senior accounting major. for Switzer, saying, “She She later went on to say, “I The company is committed to you [the think different people with SALT, which helps stu- students] every day.” He ability and conviction han- dents learn how to make noted that she knows the dle money with intentional- informed decisions about power of listening and is ity.” money and be prepared for able to “understand com- Her advice to students at real-world finances, was munication from the dish the VIA about handling also represented during the room to the classroom to money in a smart fash- Cordier Auditorium gather- the boardroom.” ion consisted of spending ing. Registering for and President Switzer less than you earn, asking completing SALT courses then began her speech by oneself if a car is neces- can qualify Manchester stating the importance of sary, and paying off credit students to win prizes. If having ability and convic- cards each month. She 75% of students sign up for tion. She gave examples gave techniques and skills SALT there will be an ar- of faculty, staff and stu- that can be used in order to ray of prizes ranging from MONEY TALKS Following President Jo Young Switzer’s presentation of “Your Money and dents on campus and their avoid conflicts with these a suite at a Tincaps game, Your Future” on Feb. 12, CFO Jack Gochenaur spoke to students about various informa- dedication to this topic. issues and why it is impor- various $50 gift cards, tion to be gained from SALT. Students are encouraged to enroll and participate in the SALT Photo by Alexah Parnin One example related to tant for them to be moni- goodie baskets to halls program as a drawing among members for prizes will occur soon. the students who recently tored. and dorms, or even a free made a trip to Nicaragua Another one of taxi ride to Ft. Wayne. The nancial officer, spoke after director of Student Finan- President Swit- and their services provided Switzer’s suggestions in- first drawing will take place Switzer about SALT. He cial Services, spoke also zer closed the VIA stating while there. “Nicaragua cluded enrolling in Man- on March 8th in the Union. stated that job, internship about SALT. Shockey in- that students should take was a life changing experi- chester’s Financial Re- Afterwards, if 75% of stu- and scholarship informa- formed the crowd that the advantage of the tools of- ence,” said Megan Batten, sponsibility class. “As an dents complete a SALT tion was available through website can import student fered through the SALT a senior Biology-Chemistry accounting major, it is in- course there will be a sec- the SALT website, www. loans with step-by-step di- program. major. “While there we en- formation I already knew, ond prize drawing on April saltmoney.org, including rections. She said that the Removal of ‘Smoker’s Table’ Enforces Policy Jacob Ray any campus becoming smoke-free. No-smoke.org pres- ters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which is Staff Writer ents several statistics as to why a university should be- another contributing factor in creating smoke-free univer- come smoke-free. Many risk factors such as tobacco use sities. Manchester University adopted a 100 percent smoke-free peak from 18-25 years of age, making college a possible However, just because it’s banned doesn’t mean campus policy on July 1, 2012. However, not everyone is turning point in the choice to use tobacco or not. 24.8 people don’t do it. “While I’m happy for the ban, people happy about this. “It’s hard to not smoke on campus, es- percent of full-time college students aged 18-22 years old still smoke,” said sophomore Aubrey Smith. “For track pecially when it’s so cold out,” said one student. “Some were current smokers in 2010, and the progression from practice we run all over campus, and just the other day people say it’s my own fault, but that’s an unfair thing to occasional to daily smoking seems to occur by age 26. some guy was smoking right on the sidewalk. I then had say.” His/her identity remains anonymous due to the fear Many students agree with MU’s decision to pro- to run through his cloud of smoke.” of receiving a fine, even though the policy — found online hibit tobacco. “Everybody smoked outside of East, and The Manchester smoke-free policy gives stu- — clearly states the following: “All community members when I opened my window I could smell it drifting in,” said dents, faculty and staff members the obligation to say and guests will be treated with dignity and respect.” senior Heather Talley. “I love the ban, they should have something to those who break it. For the most part though, During the fall semester, a “smoker’s table” ex- done it sooner.” people don’t enjoy telling others what to do. The student isted outside of Schwalm Hall as a place for students to First-year Josh Busenbark said he looks forward from the beginning explained that no one ever really says smoke on campus. However, students have heard it has to clean air throughout his years at MU. “I feel bad for anything to him/her. “Most people completely ignore me been banned, because of secondhand smoke drifting people addicted to smoking, but majority rules,” he said. if I’m smoking on campus,” the student said. “If anything, with the wind. And he’s right. Only 19.3 percent of the adult (18+) popu- they give me a look, and most of those are amused looks. Secondhand smoke is essentially the reason for lation in the United States smokes according to the Cen- Like it’s funny I’m getting away with it.” Oak Leaves Manchester University Issue XI - February 22, 2013 Page 4 Spartan Sports Lady Spartans Advance to HCAC Tournament Catherine Lange room, so we turn it on and Staff Writer go crazy.” Manchester won Manchester’s women’s Saturday’s game, 61-43 basketball team had a against Earlham. The top strong season, and is mov- scorer was captain Erynn ing on to the Heartland Col- Meiklejohn, with 12 points legiate Athletic Conference scored. Meiklejohn’s av- postseason tournament. erage from the past two The team won its games games was 16 points. Wednesday, February 13, Two other players, Joc- and Saturday, February 16, elyn Hamilton and Caitlyn against Anderson Univer- Ailor, scored nine and eight sity and Earlham College, points, respectively. Alyssa respectively. Smith contributed six as- Playing Anderson sists to the game. determined whether Man- Even though she is chester made the HCAC a sophomore, Shelby Mor- tournament. “The game phew played her final game against Anderson was a on Saturday. She received must win game,” said Head a standing ovation at the Coach Josh Dzurick. “We game. “I’ve had multiple really needed the win. By concussions and I’m be- winning we still have a shot ing forced to retire at the in the tournament.” end of the season – so I’m “Plus, it was just soaking up the experi- against our rival, Ander- ence,” she said. “I’m taking son,” said sophomore play- in the last week and a half er Shelby Morphew. as a player and not a spec- Manchester was TRANSY BOUND First-year Katie Arterburn reaches out for the basketball during Manchester’s home game against tator.” two games ahead of Ander- the Transylvania Pioneers on Saturday, Feb. 9. The team finished its regular season with an overall record of 10-15 and The HCAC post- son and eliminated the Ra- a conference record of 9-9. The Spartans clinched a berth in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Tournament, season tournament will be- vens from the competition which will take place at Transylvania University. Manchester will face the Defiance Yellow Jackets in the first game of the gin Friday, February 22, at by their victory on Wednes- tournament on Friday, Feb. 22 at 6 p.m. Photo by Felicia Nichols 6 p.m. at the Beck Center day. Team captains Erynn bring that sense of energy, out.” the tide of the game,” Dzu- game, the players created on the Transylvania Univer- Meiklejohn and Abby Lang but we had a great crowd This season, the rick said. a video, as is tradition. This sity campus in Lexington, scored the most points dur- last night,” Dzurick said. women’s basketball team During the sea- time they created a video to Ky., where Manchester will ing the game against An- Morphew agreed. has had 15 games that son, the team worked on the Harlem Shake, a well- take on Defiance College. derson. “We’ve struggled at home came down to the last two correcting mistakes and known dance. “It’s pretty The winner will move on to Motivation has this year,” she said. “It minutes – and that is of the learning from experience. much what we do before play against Transylvania been a challenge for the helps being here having 17 conference games Man- “We’ve had to play on the every game,” Morphew in the semifinals on Satur- team, as there are no se- the pep band and students chester played. “One play fly a little bit,” Dzurick said. said. “We have a huge ste- day, February 23, at 3 p.m. niors on the team. “Seniors here —including the White- here or there has turned Before Saturday’s reo system in the locker Wrestling Approaches Final Stretch of Season Hannah Schutter The unfortunate medical circumstances mixed The end of the wrestling season also shuts the Staff Writer with a predominantly rookie team is making it a tough book on senior college wrestlers’ careers due to the re- year for the guys. Manchester’s wrestling roster lists 22 moval of wrestling from the Olympics, starting with the Although wrestling is on its way out of the Olympics, Spar- athletes, 14 of which are first-years. But, there is hope 2020 Olympic Games. tan wrestling is still in full swing. for a better Spartan wrestling future.“As long as that [first Because there is no minor or major league for This past Tuesday’s wrestling meet at Trine Uni- years] group sticks with it, the best is yet to come,” Wajda wrestling, the Olympics are college athletes’ only chance versity in Angola resulted in four wins for the Manchester said. at continuing their sport after their education ends. The Spartans. Although MU ultimately lost 28-16 to the Trine In order to prepare for the Mid-States Conference only chance wrestlers have at going pro is with organiza- Thunder, first-year Kalib Jackson’s win (8-0) over Trine’s that was held at Alma College in Michigan on Feb. 16, tions like the WWE, which as the name states, is more Nick Ader helped give Manchester a fighting chance. In the wrestling team did the opposite of what might be as- entertainment than a contest of athleticism. addition to Jackson, Spartan wins from Bryce Roberts, sumed: they made practices shorter. Although this seems With the removal of wrestling comes the removal Jason Pedigo and Chuck Holmquest ensured Manches- to go against the norm of preparation routines, the deci- of the chance to wrestle at the Olympic Center, limiting ter made its mark, and this match ceremoniously marked sion was well thought out. “We were trying to peak at the wrestling experiences for these athletes. Although wres- Holmquest’s fiftieth career win. right time,” said Josh Jaurez, a first-year wrestler. tling was a founding sport of the Olympics, it does not Along with Trine’s meet, the Spartans wrestled Although the team was hoping to reach their full seem to matter. at Wabash College on Feb. 7, with Manchester being potential, some Spartans did not peak. The men earned “How is speed walking an Olympic sport?” Wajda defeated 4-46. Jackson’s defeat over Wabash’s Robbie 20 points at the Mid-States Conference putting them at asked. Carter resulted in the only points earned by Manchester. seventh place. Although the removal cannot be explained, hope- “I feel like a lot of guys didn’t wrestle up to their potential,” Next up for the Spartans is a home meet against fully this unlucky occurrence will cause the Spartans to said Ray Wajda, a first year Spartan wrestler. Due to inju- the Mount Saint Joseph Lions on Feb. 21, the season relish and maximize their potential at the limited amount ries, three weight classes had to be given up. concludes soon after with regionals and championships. of experiences they are given. Men’s Basketball Season Comes to a Close Kaitie Kemper about how when they were mind. These guys helped came out and played hard man, we played well,” he the wins as an affirmation Staff Writer younger players the pro- them believe that there’s all 40 minutes,” said soph- said. “I’m just really proud of what the hard work is all gram didn’t have a lot of a reward to all of this hard omore guard Nate Feit- of them. If you would have about.” Feb. 9–16 marked the fi- wins, and by the time they work even though it’s hard shans. “We didn't win, but been in the locker room af- The final game of nal week of the Manches- graduated they were one to see right now.” we talked about how it was ter the game, they weren’t the season was played at ter University men’s bas- of the best teams in the After another prac- a stepping stone that we hanging their heads or giv- the PERC on Saturday, ketball season. The team nation,” Nadborne said. tice on Tuesday, the Spar- played hard for the entire ing off bad attitudes, but Feb. 16, against Earlham. displayed determination “It was parables you hear tan men travelled to their duration and never took a it was like ‘Hey, we just Although the Spartan men and focus in home games every day, but I think the next game at Anderson play off.” played our hearts out, didn’t were hoping to send se- against Transylvania and guys needed to hear them University on Wednesday, Nadborne rein- win, and we feel bad about nior forward David House Earlham, as well as at an because when you’re not Feb. 13. Despite another forced Feitshans’s senti- that, but we are doing good out with a win, a mere two away match up against An- seeing success sometimes loss, personal victories ments. “It ended up be- things.’ It’s all positive in my points stood between a tri- derson. doubt can creep into your were claimed. “We really ing a five-point game, but mind. We’re just not getting umph over the Quakers. The first game of Even with the sea- the week-long series on son ending on a loss, the Saturday, Feb. 9, resulted final week of competition in a Spartan loss to Tran- encompassed positive ac- sylvania. “Our lone victory tions and attitudes that of the conference season strengthened the already was at Transylvania ear- solid bonds between the lier in the year,” said Head teammates. “The great Coach Brad Nadborne. “I thing about this team is think they came up here that even though we have with a bit of revenge. We struggled in the win and were a little flat right from loss columns, we have the start, and they kind of never quit,” Feitshans said. jumped on us so we were “The team as a whole has never able to really get go- stuck together through the ing. It was just a tough day entire season, and I believe for us.” that speaks highly of the Although defeat character of our players. I is never easy, Nadborne know that even though the helped boost the team’s season has ended, we will spirits by having former be in the gym and weight Spartan basketball play- room looking to improve ers Jordan Moss and Mitch both as individual players Schaefer give the men and as a team for next sea- SHOOTING FOR TWO Sophomore Grant Newlin takes a jump shot during last Saturday’s home game against the Earl- a pep talk during prac- ham Quakers on Feb. 16. The Spartans lost to the Quakers by a final score of 59-61. The men’s team finished its season son.” tice on Monday, Feb. 11. with an overall record of 4-21 and a conference record of 1-17. Photo by Randa Gillespie “They talked from the heart