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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the "The oV ice" Student Newspaper Collection at Open Works, a service of The oC llege of Wooster Libraries. It has been accepted for inclusion in The oV ice: 2001-2011 by an authorized administrator of Open Works. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Wooster Voic Vol. cxxii, xv . issue Serving the College of Wooster since 1883 FridayJanuary 27, 2006 "In other to ensure both the earth's survival and our own survival, we need to promote cooperation between humanity and nature. ECOS co-found- er Kate Jones, in the Voice, Vol. CII Wooster Kelly leads lecture to question human rights " " t ' 1 nioting and protecting human rights on an international level. this Kelly said protecting human rights is not charity. Rather, "it is the price these "decent societies" must pay for Week their high status in the international community." . ' This question of human rights, as it pertains to morality, "should be answered by agreement between decent societies." Working behind a veil of ignorance that obscures distin- guishing characteristics, these "decent societies" have the power to determine morality in the face of human rights crises such as torture, ethnic genocide, and. slavery. "Information is impera- tive," said Kelly, ."we cannot just observe other cultures from afar." The Voice investigates file Kelly said she believes that people sharing at Wooster. Will it can reason morality. Through dis--, course and argumentation, these stay around or be subject to "decent societies" can come to deter- recent crack-down- s? See mine a morality that is applicable on pages 1 and 2. an international scale, unhindered by Associate Professor of Philosophy (Tufts University, MA) Erin Kelly spoke on the considera an individual culture's practices and tion oi numan ngnts as international concerns (Photo by Jeremy Hohertz). preferences. With this international morality, the "decent societies" can Kelly's lecture, Laura McHugh entitled "Who's She placed the responsibility of pro- determine levels of intervention, Responsible for Human Rights?" moting human on whether Andy Maloney sounds off on Voice rights those nations diplomatic or militarist, when Staff Writer sparked an discussion afterwards .that she' soci- , facing human crises. peer-to-peer file described as "decent rights sharing. On Jan. Wednesday 25th, Erin Kelly, when she responded to questions from eties." Although her idea of "decent soci- Read his thoughts on page 3. an Associate Professor of Philosophy students, faculty, and members of the These "decent societies," she said, eties" determining international at Tufts lec- University, gave the first Wooster community. are those that respect the human morality seems plausible in theory, ture of Wooster's Great Decisions in "Human rights are universal; we rights of their own population and are American Foreign Policy series. ascribe them to all persons," said Kelly. willing to do their fair share in pro See "Lecture," page 2 - k Probation rats i imvolv reason to stay motivated towards Standards. It is a for t . M new policy onjcademic con- goal a student to Beckett agrees-tha- the, new policy in improving their GPA. The current (as meet this flicts in semester, the number of place is thought to extend motivation has resulted a change "of December 2005) "Policy Regarding which is based on the student's cur- to students on academic probation! for students on academic pro- Conflicts between Academic rent GPA and the difference needing However, as Beckett points out, sever-

Students to bations. Student's will . travel Mississippi qualifying Responsibilities and Co-- to be covered between that and the al students on academic probation are ... toaidmhurricahe'felief. Read be unable -- to -- participate in curricular Extra-curricular- . accepted 2.0, The lower the target not involved in outside activities. Activities" extra-curricular adds that "students who GPA, co-curricu- the about their efforts on page 4. or lar higher the student's GPA Thus, this policy does little to coun- are on academic probation may not and the closer he or she is to returning those sta- activities that conflict with teract students' probation miss a regularly scheduled class or to the status of "good academic stand- tus. schedule classes. ' other academic responsibilities related ing." In fact, said Beckett, "research,

to the class to participate in a co-cur-ricularextra-curricular If the target GPA is low, SaraTaggart relatively although it's limited, tends to support activity." said Garg, the student has a better that students, at least involved in

This is not without how- extra-curricul- News Editor exception, chance of having the petition to par- the... ar activity of var- ever, as these students are permitted ticipate approved. Garg added, "If a sity athletics, tend to perform better This semester began the implemen- to petition to the Dean of Faculty student has a 2 to 2.25... as a target academically during the time periods tation of a new policy of concern to Shila Garg for exception to this policy. GPA, we would waive the petitioning when they are involved as opposed to students who are on academic proba- Provided the student has the support process." when they are not." tion and involved in any extra- - or co-curricular of the faculty member whose class or There is no requirement right now The policy, though an effort to help activities. activity will be missed, Garg will con- in the petition process forsupport or probationary students, cannot reach A student on academic probation sider allowing the student to partici- input from the director of the extra- those students who are uninvolved in qualifies as he or she who a attains pate. In extra-curricul- addition to faculty support, curricular activity in question. Should ar activities; the policy Looking forward to grade point average, generally cumu- the is e-ma- Garg responsible for evaluating the conflict arise, "I usually get an il... only addresses those students that the lative or for a semester depending on Oscars? Check out the Arts student's current effort to return to informing me about the event," school has some control over. the student's year, of lower than 2.0. preview on fashion, and relive good academic standing and for said Garg. "I arnassuming if it's very "If a student's not involved in any The College has always had aca- some memorable acknowledging whether or not the important for a particular student to extra- - or co-curricular activities," said awards demic standards, and policies to College recognizes the conflict as participate in any event I might hear Beckett, "It's kind of.. .his or her times on page 6. address those standards and possible legitimate. A third criterion consid- from that staff or faculty member, responsibility." conflicts. This semester, however, stu- ered is the student's target GPA. but the petition doesn't necessarily ask True, a policy does not exist to dents on academic probation who are GPA is a . Ebert Museum presents the Target new practice, cur- for that." "reprimand" students who are on pro- extra-curricular simultaneously involved in test-ru- n, rently in a recommended by extra-curricul- 1 new art exhibit Five Colleges Athletic Director and Chair of the bation and without ar activities are given an extra the Committee for Academic Physical Education Department Keith of Ohio Student Biennial Art See "Probation," page 2 Show." Details on page 5. Where to draw the Babcock hosts first fireside chat line on file sharing ... Dylan Laurion among college students, there is a Voice Staff Writer great interest in how students are and will be react to this policy, and rr.1 ' ..I ...... Since the phenomenon of Napster whether they will stop their participa- and other Internet-base- d downloading tion in file sharing. Several students at sites were established in recent years, the College of Wooster, expressed IVoosfer compef-ec- swmmers f there has been a steady focus of media mixed feelings about the implications against Grove City over attention on the subject of file sharing, of the Supreme Court hearing, as well the weekend. Michelle and illegal digital downloading. as their own opinions about file shar- The controversy created between Jack Erickson has the story on ing. Spence '06, when asked if he record labels and the businesses pro- participated in file sharing said, "Well, page 8. viding these services has escalated, I used to, but I stopped doing it and several lawsuits have been filed. because I heard that they were crack- The legal action taken by organiza- - ing down on file sharing. Also, I don't tions such as the Recording Industry do things that are illegal." - Y r. Association of America (RIAA) has Nick Forgione "08, however, News was not 2 reached the Supreme Court of the going to stop despite the possible legal Viewpoints 3 United States. The U.S. Supreme ramifications. When asked if he knew Features 4 Court's legal case in MGM v. Grokster about the Supreme Court's decision established Arts 5 a precedent that "not only regarding file sharing, Forgione said individuals, but businesses that that he was aware of the decision, Sports 7 but encourage illegal file sharing can be said, "Yes it intimidates me, but there MEMBER held accountable for their actions" are ways around the system, so I won't explained Carry Sherman, president of stop." In further questioning Forgione This Monday, the International RIAA in an online discussion with col- explained that the source of file shar- Program Office and lege students earlier this year. This ing "had uses that were legitimate and Babcock Hall, home to the program, held the first of a decision affects O millions of people illegitimate." spring series of Fireside chats. This discussion, "Culture across the world, because there is now "I am often looking for rare music ASSOCIATED 101," featured speakers Dr. Jennifer Cushman, director a documented oflicial declaration that and music that is out of date, or from COLLEGIATE of IPO, and Karen Edwards, director of international stu- file sharing and all of its components foreign countries," said PRESS Forgione. "File is in fact illegal. dent affairs (Photo by Jessica Marsh). 2005-0- 6 Due to the popularity of file sharing See "Sharing," page 2 Friday, Voice Section Editor: 2 January 27 News Sara Taggart Wooster's stand on campus file sharing still liberal CAMPUS music. This is about the next genera- Philosophy major Sharing tion of music It's less about the musicians of today and more about the continued from p. 1 participates in unsigned musicians of tomorrow. .When you download a song illegally National Wildlife sharing is a great tool to widening my or burn a copy for everyone on your music understanding." dorm, you are undermining the ability Foundation project Another argument that often is of the music companies to invest in the

ing brought up is whether the banning of next great' up-and-com- band you Laura Barhhart '06, a philosophy free music downloads and file sharing have yet to hear about." major and geology minor from is excessive. Most students expressed After discussing the topic with many London, Ohio, recently traveled to that it was in fact excessive, that some students on campus, it is safe to Washington, DC. to participate in music is hard to find and that it pro- assume that they will not stop their training seminars as part of the vides not so well known bands the desire for downloading and acquiring National Wildlife Foundation's opportunity to have their music spread free music. .Some students have Women for Sustainable Development over a wider audience. stopped using the programs such as Limewire, but students seeming- Project. t Sherman would dispute this fact, many Participants attend workshops however. In his interview with sever; ly brush off any concern about higher where they are encouraged to take on al colleges he stated, "The music authorities and their actions, and leadership roles in promoting envi- industry has been more permissive merely continue to download. con- ronmental and population issues. about copying of its copyrighted . The recent movement toward There, they meet with the profession- product than virtually any other trolling piracy on college campuses als of such organizations as the industry. How many burns are you has some students wondering what National Wildlife Foundation and the allowed of a movie? None. How many Wooster's take on the situation is. The iPod (left) versus the Dell DJ Ditty (right): both are MP3 United Nations Population Fund. of a videogame? None. You get the Chief Information Technology Officer players (iPod photo courtesy of Macintosh, Ditty photo cour- The workshops focus on ways to idea. David Waldron explained, "The tesy ofDeJUnc.). make a difference in society, employing "Even the CDs with content protec- general policy of the College is that i attention-grabbi-ng skills like media tion allow consumers to burn 3 copies the only situation where they would gydocumentation). DiScipio. Whether or not such a poli- relations and how to organize func- or so for personal use. The idea is not prohibit the activity of file sharing is if Vincent DiScipio, director of net- cy is created in the future will depend tional campaigns for action. to inhibit personal, use, but to allow it was to interfere with the -- academic works, telecommunications, & systems on the future efforts of the govern- Barnhart claimed she gained her personal use but discourage (not pre- mission of the school." at the College, stated, "Wooster has ment to stop illegal file sharing, and "concern for the environment after vent, you can never prevent) copying Waldron also encouraged students no problem with file sharing." the extension of those efforts of the youth experiences with 4--H, after well beyond personal use." wondering about the broader range of Because the College has not RIAA to include college campuses like which she became more involved in Sherman explained that one of his technology policies of the College to acknowledged file sharing as a campus, Wooster. ' organizations that seek to promote colleague's as well as his own concern refer to the Technology Web site problem, there has yet to be written an additional reporting by Sara sustainable development. was for the future generation of (http: www.wooster.edu technolo- - official policy on the subject, affirmed Taggart Barnhart has spent two summers working for the U.S. Park Service and the U.S. Forest Service, and is looking to organize a campus or Wooster com- Registration's future goes online Policy pros munity educational event that centers around raising awareness about how Liz Miller' "I humans affect the environment. thought arena registration was unnecessarily Editor-in-chi-ef and cons The main goals for this activity capricious.. Vou could end up in a line, only to would be not only to raise awareness, but also to get community members The College of Wooster will make a find out that the class wasn't actually open to Probation continued p. 1 involved in international sustainable leap into online registration this spring, you unless the professor wanted you." from , development causes. after years of using the arena registra- involvement. However, other new tion process. programs, such as the first-year stu- Angela Manella Moot Courtfinishes The process part of the Datatel dents' Center for Academic Advising, Colleague Project has been divided . Class of 2004 can serve a similar purpose of moti- second in national into phases, said Registrar Robert Blair. vating students on probation or lean- "This whole conversion is a big catalogue, linked from SCOTWEB. Enforcement of prerequisites will ing that way to get help and stay on tournament in Texas process," lie said. The College is cur- "Hopefully students will be able to also be mandatory, as the program will track. in III wilj is The College's Moot Court . team rently PJiase.I; Phase most get a lot more out of 'this than they recognize when a student has taken the "The Center excellent. I think traveled to the national tournament likely happen within a year, according to already are," said. Wil Burton '05, appropriate preceding course(s). ' . it's going to be very helpful," said held at the University of Texas at Blair. intern to the Registrar's Office. Registration will be staggered over a Beckett, "and it's very, very impor- Arlington on Jan. 20-2-1 where the The online registration process will The concept of online registration period of dates and will occur in the tant." This type of program is an team finished in second place overall. be, unveiled under the moniker was first proposed to students in evening, a sharp contrast from the example of those that Beckett and his Many members of the team also SCOTWEB. October, shortly before tjie college's seven a.m. wake-u- p call many students colleagues suggested be used in addi- had good showings. Margaux Day '06 Phase I is what students will experi- decision to move to online registration were used to with arena registration. tion to the new policy. More programs and Natalie Miller '06 were quarterfi-nalist- s. ence when they register, for the Fall was announced. Each class year will be designated a such as this, said Beckett, could be "scaled-dow- The teams of Jennifer 2006 semester. The n" ver- Alex Gibson '07 said, "I would prefer number of days for registration. beneficial to those students on aca- Woloschyn '06 and Lauren Mogavero sion will allow students to prepare their arena, because I feel it allows more flex- Students will be divided into regis- demic probation who do not receive '08, and Drew Glassroth '08 and course choices and the "synonyms" for ibility in choosing classes, since I'm able tration groups as they have been in the the same attention as those involved in

Ansbach-Youn- Michael Von g '07 made each course well before registration. to talk to professors." past, and will be allowed the online non-academic activities.

it to the top 32. Elizabeth Weiss '06 A synonym is a unique number Alumni Angela Manella '04 access from the moment their group "In our co-curricular and extra-cu- r- 0 and Max Lesko '06, Charles Fischer assigned to a course, which will allow expressed a different opinion upon begins registering until registration for ricular population. ..the students that '06 and Mike Broda '06, and Megan for expedited registration. Students hearing that her alma mater was mak- their class year has completed. Once the seem to have the most difficulty rele- Cameron '06 and Jeff Kaatz '08 made would simply enter in a synonym for ing the switch. lowest class year has registered, open vant to academic performance seem to it to the round of 16. each course in which they are enrolled "I thought arena registration was registration will happen at least until be the first-years- ," said Beckett. Moot Court members were also rec under this express registration option, unnecessarily capricious. You could end finals, said Blair. Therefore, extra help for these stu

ognized for their achievements. Weiss eliminating the need for entering in the up in a line, only to find out that the He indicated his office is looking into dents that goes beyond extra-curricular took sixth place in the orator category. department, course name, course num- class wasn't actually open to you unless extending registration through the involvement seems to be in order. Glassroth and Young won the brief ber, section and other information. the professor wanted you." summer months, allowing students to "Things that we... offered as poten-

ion writing competition for Respondent In addition to the pre-registrat- In the online process, advising con- make the necessary adds and drops tial suggestions in addition to the while Woloschyn and Mogavero came and registration processes, class sched- ferences would be compulsory, as the from offk'ampus. policy," said Beckett, "were maybe in second. Fischer and Broda won the ules, grades and transcripts will eventu- SCOTWEBjrogram will not permit "We're trying to eliminate all of that requiring students to have regular brief writing competition for ally be online. Degree Audit, the print- students to register if they have not paperwork and students just getting sessions with the Learning Center, Petitioner. out students receive when preparing to completed those conferences. stickers of courses they had no inten- requiring a certain percentage of peer schedule the next semester's courses, "It should make for better advising," tion of taking," said Burton. tutoring... things that would supple- SIME will not be available in Phase I. said Burton. In the past, students were A live simulation of this process, ment and... might be a little bit more Senator Full descriptions of each section registering without their advisor's sig- spnsored by the Registrar's Office, proactive in the sense of attempting State Eric (course) will be available via the course nature, he said. will occur on Feb. 2 1' and 22. to help them." Fingerhut announces As this is the first semester of its implementation, the new policy Governor Speaker: rights are universal issues regarding academic conflicts is very runfor much in its infancy. However, both CLEVELAND (AP) - State Senator Lecture advancement. Harvard University and edited Garg and Beckett expressed high Eric D. Fingerhut (D-2- 5) announced Kelly graduated from Stanford "Justice as Fairness: A Restatement," hopes that the policy would be a suc- continued from p. 1 last week that he will run in the next University with a degree in his last work before his death in 2002. cess and perhaps lead to the drafting election for Ohio's governor. Kelly said it is difficult to realize a Philosophy. She did graduate work at The next Great Decisions lecture of similarly helpful ideas that reach "We cannot afford another governor philosophical ideal in political reality. Columbia University before earning will take place on Tuesday, Jan 31st. out to help all Wooster students on - Democrat or Republican - who Kelly faced questions about her theo- her PhD from Harvard. Her essays Robert Samuelson. Contributing edi- academic probation. ignores our problems, or is wrong or ry from members of the audience. on such topics as human rights, toler- tor of Newsweek and columnist for "We are going to monitor it this even unclear on the critical issues' we Although her theory is an ideal, she ation, identity politics and moral the Washington Post will discuss semester to see how well it works," face," said Fingerhut "We need real defines moral philosophy as the responsibility have been published in "The Aging of the United States, said Garg. "It's definitely not target- solutions - a real plan for the jobs of framework for discourse. She believes The Journal of Political Philosophy Europe, and Japan - and the ing anybody, any particular group. the future - not just the platitudes of talking alxut issues like morality as it and The Canadian Journal of Implications for the Future of Our interest is that everyone succeeds the past." pertains to human rights crises is Philosophy. She studied under Democracy, Economic Growth, and at Wooster ... So, students who have Fingerhut also revealed his plan to important for our international moral American philosopher John Rawls at Foreign Policy." ... academic difficulties ... we want to rebuild Ohio. Its five points include make sure that they give it enough focusing economic development on sponsor attention and get the support that's keeping good jobs and creating jobs out there ... This policy is an for the future, providing education to expression of that." produce the innovative thinkers and the love. "I think the College did a tremen- skilled workers the economy needs, dous job of offering a petition poli- to ensuring people have affordable health Send one your significant cy... so it's not completely a closed care, supporting local communities as other... to your mom... to door," said Beckett. "I also think it's they modernize to help attract future going to be a motivator. I think stu- Dubya ... to Stan Hales ... to jobs, and cleaning up the state govern- dents now have a. ..target. ... I guess ment so that tax dollars go toward the guys raising your tuition. time will be the only factor that will supporting programs necessary for Send one to us. ccmo to cn info meeting: identify what goes on with this." Ohio rather than corruption. Students and faculty interested in Fingerhut announced that he will MON.,FEB.6,6PM this policy and others like it are embark on an announcement tour, encouraged to You know you love us. LOWRY STUDENT CTR, 120 download the policy, traveling the state in order to discuss available on the Dean of Faculty's VOICE VALENTINES on sale his positions and ideas with Ohioans. Web site under the sidebar "Policies," beginning February 2nd. Compiled by Lizzy Druga at http: www.wooster.edudof. Section Editors: Voice , Christopher Friday, Beck t t January 27 Katie Foulds Viewpoints 3 The Wooster Voice The CoUege of Wooster's Student Newspaper Since 1883 Published Weekly on Fridays Erik Shilling Liz Miller IT A Editors-In-Chi- ef EDITORIAL BOARD , orrvni , ) Cory Smith, Managing Editor Sara Taggart, News Editor Karin tvwj Johnson, Chief Staff Photographer Katie Foulds, Viewpoints Editor Christopher Beck, Viewpoints Editor Justine McCuuough, Features Editor Melissa Simmelink, Features Editor Vanessa Lange, Editor V- Arts 1 Giuian Helwig, Asst. 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Students are benefiting qj U.S. alcohol legal system lacks grave flaws from program In however, had response to an editorial printed ety; if Schwarzenegger The death penalty is a basic tenet in tins new semester, the offices of active'role in defining the problem, in the December 9, 2005 issue of the given him clemency, it would tear of the legal system by which we run Residence Life and Dean of Students and has 6pened discussion among stu- Voice, I would tend to agree with apart the families of those who were our country. It is incredibly difficult have taken an active role in defining dents along with their resident assis- Maureen Hanlon when she says that killed by Mr. Williams. to receive the death penalty (Lee that an issue find exists on the College of tants to out why these problems the death penalty is ineffective and Their loved ones were never able , Malvo, one of the snipers who killed Wooster campus in the realm of abu- exist, and to figure out ways to com- outdated. Of the many opinions I do to turn their lives around or give 10 people was not given the death sive drinking. bat these problems. ; have, I lack a firm stance on the back to society or live full lives penalty for his crimes). Those that do While historically drinking has been While some may assert that the . death penalty because Williams decided to end receive the punishment deserve it a part of college life, it is clear that enforcement of the "no drinking and waiver their lives for them. He never once because their conviction and sentence there is a led prob- problem surfacing on the games" policy has to larger under different claimed his innocence. The courts are carefully decided by the com-peta- nt Wooster campus pertaining to partic- lems pertaining to students drinking circumstances. were sure of his guilt. Therefore, courts. Today, with the mod- ularly abusive drinking. In some hall more privately and abusively, others When I see based on the legal practices of our ern marvels we have, there is no meetings initiated by resident assis- may attribute the apparent spike in Sharon Rocha country he was killed with proper doubt that flaws in our legal system tants, residents were informed that abusive alcohol use to different issues. wailing justification. , are rare. there have been numerous occasions The open discussion of these possibil- "divorce is Many death penalty critics argue Also rare is the amount of people this past semester where great health ities is commendable, and we should always an that the court system is flawed and put to death each year in proportion risks have been presented in relation all be hopeful that this open discus- katiefoulds option, not that the U.S. kills too many innocent to the number of murders. There is to abusive Visits to would lead decline drinking. the sion to the of murcjer," I inmates. But the resurgence of the a fluctuating rate of about 1 5,000 to Wellness Center and Wooster problems in relation to abusive drink- want Scott Peterson to die at the ca.se of Roger Coleman who was put 20,000 per year and about 1,000 peo Community Hospital due to the exces- ing habits. hands of the State of ple have been sive consumption of alcohol are Students should be open ancjappre-ciativ- e California for murder- "While I disagree with the concept of an eye for executed in our reportedly up in numbers, and on sev- of the open discussion that is ing his wife, Laci and eral an eyc.and I believe the death penalty is not nee-- occasions blood alcohol levels occurring on our campus. The offices unborn son, Conner. "n have been at and higher than the level of Residence Life and the Dean of However, when I essarily the best way to prevent crime, the legal 59 PeoPle were where one is declared legally dead. Students should be commended in watch "The Life executed and in of n i i i The admittance of the existence of looking into this problem before the David Gale," I am system is not Hawed when it comes to something 2003, es people a great problem by thews offices on problem advances more. It is most appalled hy he, puni- so serious and finite as the death penalty." ,ere1executd campus is ot -- possible for one wortny appreciation. certainly to drink tive practices used by : r v ... - That seems like Other times, w hen problems arise on enough alcohol to die, and the fact our country. Regardless of one's to death in 1992 for raping and quite a discrepancy to me, pointing han- sister-in-la- campus, some feel that issues are that the alcohol problem on our cam- opinion on the matter the bottom killing his 19 year-ol-d w to the fact that the death penalty is dled in a poor manner, by the non-admittance pus is being addressed openly is evi- line remains: our country still uses has stymied opposition to the death used in only extreme cases where of the existence of prob- dence that the campus community capital punishment and the United penalty. After the governor of there is no doubt that the accused is lems that could scar the image of the wants to work to make sure that the States judicial system practices on Virginia ordered the DNA testing of guilty. College. College of Wooster is not involved in that dogma. Coleman, the results showed that the While I disagree with the concept Here, the College has taken a more one of these tragedies. As long as it does, we must realize man, who maintained his innocence of an eye for an eye (wouldn't it make that because someone is a Nobel until his death, irrefutably murdered the whole world blind?) and I believe 1 just 5 Peace Prize nominee does not mean his sister-in-la- w. Many legal schol- the death penalty is not necessarily that they have never committed a ars argue that this case upholds the the best way to prevent crime, the Political crime. More importantly, it is investigative prowess of the justice legal system is not flawed when it correctness a incredibly difficult to receive the system in finding and convicting comes to something so serious and death penalty in our country so those murderers. terminal as the death penalty. ,t that do, deserve their harsh punish- This case also leaves anti-death way to improve society ment. Stanely "Tookie" Williams is penalty advocates without a face to Katie is a co-Viewpoi- nts editor of the with the claim that the - an exceptional case. Yes, he turned go American Voice. She can be reached for com- , To the editors: ity religions shouldn't mean the his life around and gave back to soci justice system is flawed. ment at kfoulds08wooster.edu The inarguably similar opinions exclusion of the majority religion" expressed by Brian Frederico and would be well advised to consider the Alex Cacioppo in their inarguably scope of that marginalization. In the Internet sharing benefits bands similar viewpoints columns of Dec. 9, United States there are approximately 2005 ("Excessive sensitivity hurts 5,914,682 Jews (approximately 2 of Lesser-know- honest traditions" and "Changing a the jxpulation); compare that to the n bands spread music with swapping word doesn't change reality") present estimated 82 of the population that a flawed misunderstanding of aspects practices Christianity and Frederico's I consider myself an avid music because the RIAA and major music In another study, industry research

of history, tradition, and the English argument appears rather flaccid. His listener with an ear always open and labels such as Sony-BM- G, EMI, experts from Music Research and language as a whole. To begin, it is opinion seems to be based on an looking for fresh, new sounds. Universal Music and Warner claim Programming reported that a total of disheartening to hear a journalist assumption of equality which simply Unfortunately with the way corpo-- that music sales have dropped as a 91 percent of file shares download

debunking the power and hierarchical does not exist in the United States. I rate music result of the file sharing. individual tracks but more than two-thir-ds capabilities of language. Since we cannot yet boast of a stores work, I I concede the following: as a result proceed to buy the album, Cacioppo states that "we're bet- Jewish president (or, indeed, any tend to leave of being able to distribute a library some stating that they would like to ter than that," in reference to the president who professes to practice a without satisfy- of music over a P2P program and in own the actual album as opposed to monochromatism which he believes is religion other than Christianity), I, ing my need for turn attain an entire album in a few .mp3 alternatives (probably due to forced upon American society for one, am unimpressed by any argu- unique music. minutes corporate CD sales have the fact that MPS files are of lesser through the vehicle of political cor- ments which ignorantly bemoan the The newest dropped. quality than CD files). rectness, yet I would doubt that oppression of an 82 per cent majori- musical sounds I lowever, the lesser-know-n bands The technology is now available

Cacioppo feels truly "better" than the ty. Also, so that history may be cor- andymaloney are most likely . that I speak of above have had and file sharing programs have been language which allows him to write rected, Christmas is not a "centuries-ol- d from an greater success getting their sound developing and popping up in num- and communicate his opinions in the tradition" in this country. unsigned band, or a band on a small or message out to the public via the bers since the father program, first place. Political correctness is far Christmas as we know it was not label that hasn't reached the shelves Internet. Bringing a band without a Napster was shut down in 2001. The Buy, from resting "on a lie", a system of even a holiday until Pope Julius I of a Best Media . Electronic correcting. It is not an attempt to decided to make it one in opposition play or virgin "A study by Jupiter Research stated that 34 Frontier erase history but an effort to atone to the pagan festival of Saturnalia Megastore. Foundation for it. and, following that, was celebrated up However, i am able to percent ot veteran tile swappers actually spent (EFF) calculat-

' mid-ninetee- Political correctness, in teaching us until the nth century as a utilize the internet, get more on musjc than they did before they started ed that it would to refrain from the label "Indians" in riotous drunken festival which did tips from certain J J take the RIAA reference to Native Americans seeks not include Christmas trees. "underground" Web downloading files." 2191.78 years " " ' popu- Finally, to speak a Voice and download to . not to forget the atrocities that purely to sites subpoena lation has suffered but to lend dignity editorial flaw, the irresponsibility of music files from a file sharing net- major label from the ground-u- p and each person based on 60 million P2P to a historically mislabeled and mis- printing two articles such as these, so work, often times called a Peer-2-Pe- er producing and selling an album in a users right now being sued at a rate represented people; Native blatantly aligned in theme and view- network. store is most of the time a far- of 75 per day. Americans in case you hadn't point, in the same issue is not just Unfortunately within the past few fetched fantasy. With PiP networks, And with more and more homes noticed, are not from India. discouraging, it is embarrassing. years my method of being exposed underground bands are getting the getting Internet access those num- To a similar tune, Frederico, in to new music is being labeled as attention they deserve. Unlike the bers are going to grow. With eyes to arguing that the "inclusion of minor Sheila Liming '05 thievery. The Recording Industry signed, mainstream bands, these the future, it is unrealistic for the Association of America (or RIAA) is underprivileged bands work hard RIAA to keep up its pressure against The Voice welcomes letters to the editor a trade group that represents the because they love their music, and for P2P networking. File sharing is help- Letters cannot exceed 3.50 words in length and must arrive to tFe recording industry in the USA. that they should be rewarded. ing the bands with altruistic aspira- Voice by 5 p.m. on the Monday before Friday publication. Within the past few years they have To the surprise of most, some file tions for their music. Their music is been the main attention of the file is some All letters must be signed and include contact information. In addi- sharing actually encouraging being spread, and they're getting sharing dilemma, suing tens of thou- users to purchase CDs. A study by widespread exposure. tion, the Voice reserves the right to edit and hold letters. sands of file swappers for music pira- Jupiter Research stated that 34 per- Andy is a regular columnist for the send letters via e-m-ail to voiceviewpointswooster.edu Please 12-year-- cy, including a old girl and cent of veteran file swappers actually Voice as well as an illustrator. He can C-31- 87, Voice, hard mail to the Wooster 82-year-- letters can also be sent by an old woman. spent more on music than they did be reached for comment at College of Wooster, Wooster, OH 4-K9- 1. The reason for these lawsuits is before they started downloading tiles. umalone 0') wooster.edu. section editors: Voice Justine McCullough 4 Friday, Melissa Simmelink January 27 assistant editor: Features Gillian Helwig COW volunteers aid Mississippi relief efforts over break Melissa Simmelink of their visit, a compound of plastic what that looked like. All that was left when Mr. Pace pointed markers on with the community, and the impact of huts secured with flimsy blue doors of a house was a concrete slab with a doors that signified death as a result the true life stories of those effected Features Editor and situated in the middle of an anima- tree leaning against it." The devasta- of the hurricane. An encircled "X" by the disaster fueled their desire to l-filled pasture. tion was everywhere Shifman with a number drawn to the side rep- work and make a difference'. Over the winter break, a mere two The sight of their living accommo- explains, "We got out and walked resented a seemingly countless death "One of the things that didn't real- weeks ' ago, songs like "There's no dations was hardly the most shocking around a huge condo community on toll. With compassion in his voice, ly hit me until I got back home is that place like home for the holidays" res- vision to see. Students split into two all of my pictures were of fallen onated in the thoughts of Wooster teams, each team working on sites down houses," Ruff said, "Usually students who were thankful to have where homes had been detonated by they're of people and my friends, but finished exams and excited to be the devastation. In the house where I needed to keep these experiences home. Cozy and comfortable, enjoy- Rebecca RufF '09 worked, she recalled and images; I needed to bring it back

home-cook- home." ing ed meals, and distant that the woman who lived there had from the pressures of school, many refused to leave her home during the Photos and memories of the trip students enjoyed a blissful holiday hurricanes, saying, "I'm 70 and I'm not are cherished among the students season. leaving my house now." Fortunate to be who experienced helping in the proj- Dropping coins into the red alive, the woman w as forced to evacuate ect. Ruff said, "One of the most last- Salvation Army tins outside stores, her home by swimming out of her win- ing memories from the trip is how just maybe leaving a basket of gifts in a dow. "We all stood next to the window as we were about the cross the border on the way Toys-for-To- ts bin or hanging mittens where she had swum out 4 months Alabama .home, on a Giving Tree' seems routine this before, it was hard to imagine what it everyone got this gut feeling that we time of year. It perpetuates a feeling was like for her then," said Ruff. should just turn around and head of goodness, of charity to benefit With duties including reconstruc- back." Ruff continued, "There was so those less fortunate with this year's tion of walls and dry wall, installa- much more to do and despite the

donations primarily benefiting vic- tion of sub-floori- ng, painting and rough living conditions, fatigue .and tims of the hurricanes in the south. priming, each Wooster volunteer was the fact that many of us were becom- Embracing the spirit of the season a valued help. "There are two reasons ing sick, we were all having so much and using their break to truly and I wanted to go on this trip," said Ruff, fun and really felt like we were doing directly make a difference, 1 1 Wooster "First, I love this type of work, I love the right thing. This feeling must students took their dedication to help- getting to know the families and be have passed through all of us at the ing others to the next level. involved. The second thing was just same time because there werea flurish The students organized a trip to to go down. there, I wanted to see of phone calls between the four cars Mississippi to aid in hurricane relief what it was really like, it's so easy to saying 'lets turn around tight now efforts, embarking on what has hide away in our little college bubble, and head back down.'" become a uniquely touching experi- I could have gone through the whole Eleven Wooster students traveled to Gautier, Mississippi Immersed in the devastation, the ence for eacn involved. Spearheaded hurricane and not even known about during winter break to aid in hurricane relief efforts (Photo Wooster volunteers dedicated their by Marisa Vitols '07, the trip under- it if I hadn't turned on a television. I submitted by Marisa Vitols). time and effort to helping real people went planning at the beginning of the don't think we were ready for it to be in need. While the reconstruction

school year and was facilitated as true as it is." . stilts that had been reduced to debris. Shifman recalled driving past in remains far from finished, the support through the Presbyterian Church and Working at another house, Jay One condo was left standing. All over silence, "Imagine if you had fled and needs to be long lasting and planning the Wooster Volunteer Network. Shifman '09 and his team aided recon- the place there were family heirlooms ' one of your family members didn't, another trip scheduled for next winter The eight-da- y adventure began in struction of a the Pace family home and broken china, there was a nordic and you came back to find all that was break is already underway. Marisa

16-ho- ur mem- - Wooster, and a drive led the that had been reduced to crumbs. In trak standing in the middle of it all. left of your home was maybe a door Vitols '07 concluded, "The most . ' students to their station 106 miles one experience exploring the area This was peoples' lives we were walk- marked up with an X," Shifman said, orable aspect of the trip for me was from New Orleans at a horse and cat- with the couple, Shifman remem- ing around in." "that was the most powerful part simply viewing the amount of tle farm in Gautier, Mississippi. Upon bered, "Mr. Pace insisted on driving The drive 'through the area stirred about if for me." destruction that occurred anJ the arriving, the students were intro- my team down to the beach to show further emotion in the Wooster vol- - The group of Wooster volunteers amount of hope that remained in peo- duced to their home for the duration us how bad it was hit. I'll never forget unteers, who were deeply affected continuously explored and connected ple's eyes." Soup and Bread: Students spoon out support by dining simply

ic year. In a letter to the editor of the the College now. Karin Johnson Wooster Alumni Magazine in spring "It appears to be an accepted Chief Staff Photographer of 200, Ruth Hutchison '77 said part of the landscape," she said- - i that it was started by a group of stu- - 1 Despite the College's endorsement Saving the world may seem like a dents of which she was a part of. The of the program, Stein noted that difficult feat, yet it's only a meal away group met each week for dinner. attendance has been sparse.

at the College of Wooster. . "We wanted to find some con- For instance, on Tuesday evening Each week Kittredge Dining Hall crete way to contribute and not just at approximately 5:5 p.m. there welcomes Wooster students on talk about world hunger,"she said. were around 50 to 60 students in Tuesday evenings and Thursday Initially, the group was not well-received attendance, though Kittredge Hall afternoons to "eat simply so that oth- by the College. According can fit at least five times more than ers can simply eat," as the motto to Hutchison, the administration had that amount. states. discouraged the program because of Chuck Ebner '08 and Hernan A soup and bread meal costs $1.50 possible financial losses to the Amaya '08 are this year's Soup and less than a normal meal, so with each College due to the donations. Bread interns. They encourage as swipe that a student uses, that News about the program spread many people as possible to attend. amount is donated to local and inter- around campus by word of mouth In attempt to attract newcomers, national aid organizations, such as and there were soon many people next Tuesday will feature "Snoop and tsunami relief, Oxfam, People to willing to support it. Bread," which will be Soup and Bread People Ministries and the Wooster They had to fight for the program themed around the popular rapper. Interfaith Housing. In the 2003-20- 0 in a meeting with President J. Garber Soup and Bread is held on academic year, a record $20, 31. .r0 Drushal but with help from the facul- Tuesdays from 5-- 8 p.m. and was raised with 13,561 meal swipes. ty, the group received approval. Thursdays 1 1 a.m.- - p.m. Soups such

"I just don't think it's too much to . The tradition lives on today. "Soup as Italian Wedding, Pastafagioli and ask to give up a little bit of what you and Bread is excellent" said Mike Chicken and Dumpling are served normally eat to help out a good Stein '06. "It gives back to the com- along with vegan options. cause," said Jackie Rau who Cam McBrearty '07 and Ian '09, munity." For more information about menu . attends Soup and Bread regularly Marty '08 agree. options, visit the Hospitality page of The history of Soup and Bread Hutchison was surprised to see the Wooster Web site at Illustration by Andy Maloney. dates back to the 1975-197- 6 academ how well-received the program is by

WVN holds volunteer fair in Lowry Celebs, awkwardness combat the cold

"Raindrops on roses and whiskers Lindsey's beachside ensembles. Or when you get into line at the Java on kittens..." In the famous song "My Recently, my appetite for celebrity Hut and some other loose acquaintance Favorite Things" from the "The gossip has become insatiable. One of is in front of you. You know you're Sound of Music," Julie Andrews lists my favorite things to do is pick up a going to have to wait in line for at least some little things she loves in order to copy of "US Weekly", at the bookstore 20 minutes, but you probably only have cheer herself andr every Friday and marvel at how the about three minutes of small talk you others up. magazine can end almost every sen- can make with that person. So you have-t- o I This week, in the tence with an. exclamation point. The either risk having a really long, Tit.-- A spirit of the classic best section is called "Stars: They're tedious convo or you can pretend like tune, I tried to think Just Like Us!" in which they show pic- you don't see them until you are almost of some of my own tures of famous people at grocery ready to check out. favorite things to dot stores, restaurants and parks and write Watching uncomfortable situations to that break up the gillianhelwig descriptions like 'They browse the meat like these is really gratifying, and it's monotony of the aisle!," 'They pump their own gas!" and one of my favorite things to do. You week. With the dreary weather and the They hydrate their bodies with water!" can really witness some great ones if v. boredom that accompany winter in It's so satisfying to know that Angelina you hang around Lowry long enough. Wooster, it's easy to feel less than and I both get thirsty sometimes. Yelling "REMIX!" when CDs skip

s dm-sn'- e it t inspired this time of year. Here art-som- Observing awkwardness As far as humor gm-- get of the simple things I really love Ever notice how so many awkward much better than making a moderately doing to cheer myself up during this moments happen at Wooster every day funny comment over and over again ' soul-stifli- ng season. and no one comments on them? Like until it's no longer funny. That's where Stalking Celebrities - when you're walking across campus and I come in. I don't know alxmt but life is from afar. You Although all of these things may you, my you see an acquaintance The Wooster Volunteer Network sponsored an informa- al nowhere near as cxl as any celebrity's. have to pretend you're texting or seem rather trivial and unrelated to x-r-son- tional volunteer fair in Lowry on Jan. 25. Over Winter break this year, I returned intently studying something off in the happiness, they do cheer me up Representatives from local organizations to my retail job at a mall near my home. distance until they're about 10 feet from when I'm down. There's something to and programs were in attendance, It was ... fine. Do you know what you, at which xint you can acknowl- be said for finding enjoyment in little and enjoyed casual conversation with COW students. The celebrities did this winter break? They edge their presence. things, especially during this depressing representatives provided students with information about to Miami. Yes, it was one of the It's really awkward, because you both time of year. So by all means down a went how to get involved in the community or start a house pro- celeb hot sMts, a"nd thanks to the know that you saw each other from a box of cookies while watching gram with one of the volunteer opportunities (Photo by tabloids, I got every juicy detail, as 'veil quarter mile away, but you have to act Celebrity Fit Club, and chuckle at the Caroline Hotra). a full color photos of all Paris and like you didn't. irony. That' what life is all ulxmt. section editors: Vanessa Lange Elizabeth Weiss Arts Student work featured in biennial art exhibit Molly Lehman the John Michael Kohler Arts Center media for the pieces, from wood to honored with a Merit Award for her Voice Staff Writer in Wisconsin, Knust Press in ,the Aspiring snob tile, oils, clay, photography and video. entry, a sculpture in wood titled Netherlands and the Headlands "I felt the drawing and painting "Basket." ' The annual Five Colleges Center for the Arts in California. of were especially strong," Bole wrote. Other exhibit honors go to Matt Ohio Bole has considerable just can't cut it Student Biennial, now on experience "Examples include the ambitiously Messmer, a student at Denison, for as a juror, serving for The Greater scaled display in the College of warehouseportrait image his woodblock print "Shinjuku I hate snobs. Absolutely despise Columbus Arts Council, Acme Art entitled "Big Schines" by Roger Minami Guchi (Shinjuki South them. My brother's a snob. He likes rrwoicf mi Museum, leaiures Company and a National Council on Ekstrom '06, a senior studio Gate)" and the work art Perry Obee from Ohio to scan through my CD collection of student artists. Education for the Ceramic Arts stu- major at Wooster, and the delicate, Wesleyan for his oil painting "Can't just to show off the dent superiority of exhibition. exquisitely balanced col- For the computer this wait 'til I'm old?" his taste. next month, the College of Like Zurko, Bole believes that lage image by Wooster' s Emma Both men received Juror's Awards. Wooster Art Museum is hosting an According to him, The other three Merit Awards art exhibit that exemplifies art's abil- about 5 percent of went to Ohio Wesleyan's ity to bring people together. The Stephen what I own is Hoskins for his painting "The Five Colleges of Ohio Student secret decent. That 5 meeting against the pink flamin- Biennial art show brings artwork by percent apparently goes," Denison's Madeleine Mohre students at all five of the Consort vanessalange does not include for her ceramic tile piece "Compose a Colleges to be displayed, judged and ABBA Gold" and Life," admired. " and Kenyon's Billy Callis for the soundtrack to "Godspell." Well, his artistic video, "Ribs, belly, back-hon- e, The Consort Colleges include too bad. I like those albums and joints of the backbone ..." Kenyon College, Denison University, that's my right. The exhibit, which spans the But as much I Oberlin College, and Ohio Wesleyan as hate snobs, I have Burton D. Morgan and the Sussel to confess that I am University, but Wooster has organ- actually very, galleries in the Art Museum, opened very jealous of I ized and hosted the show since 2001. them. don't want to the public on Tuesday, Jan. 24. to actually be a snob, I Wooster also gives awards to seven would just like The official opening reception will pieces during the show. to have the potential of being one. I take place on Friday, Feb: 10, from 7 wish I had The joint exhibition requires effort just one thing that I knew to 9 p.m. Awards will be presented to everything about, from every school, though. One hun- just one thing that the artists at 8 p.m. On Thursday, I could be an dred and eighty-si- x pieces from the expert on. Feb. 16, the Art Museum will host a As an five different schools were submitted English major, I used to special gallery event as part of its think that for consideration. An invited "Morning Train," a mixed media piece by Matt Messmer of becoming a book snob juror in "Music the Gallery" series, featur- would be a good choice. After all, I was responsible for paring that num- Denison University, incorporates a base of Japanese train ing a performance by Wooster's have read a lot of stuff. ber down by almost three fourths. tickets and an overlay of paint But in order tocreatelhe image of a mixed a cappella group, A Round of to be a real I This is no easy task book snob would have according to, ' crowded train station where conductors are pushing passen- Monkeys. to read books I Kitty Zurko, director and curator of that really have no The exhibit closes March 5. the Art museum. gers onto trains. Messmer won a Juror's Award for the interest in just because they're At the close of the biennial, the "major" works. "Basically you just have to ask, Is it piece (Photo by Karin Johnson). Abandoning that museum will open its final art exhib- idea, I thought of how cool it would well resolved? Is it saying some pieces in such an judging exhibition Powell '08 titled "ParTsPlage? it fea- of the season. The exhibit will be to be a music snob or maybe a thing she said of judging the art-)Vwo- rk. can be challenging. In fact, "Paris Plage" impressed ture works by sculptor Mel Kendrick movie snob. But there was just so "You have to understand that "Many decisions were clear, but it Bole so much that Powell received a in the Sussel dallery and prints from much to learn vit's a difficult that the task of process. There are a lot took most of the day to make the Merit Award at the show. . the College's permanent collection in becoming any kind of snob simply of different perspectives." final decisions," she in her "I wrote found myself bending down the Burton D. Morgan Gallery. This overwhelmed me. year, the artwork was judged Juror's Statement. "Some pieces with those ancestral ladies to peer at The Art Museum is open Tuesday So I started thinking, if I fouldn't by Mary Jo Bole, a professor of art at entered and exited the exhibition five the tiny portrait of what might be in through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 be a snob in. such broad categories, the Ohio State University. Bole had times during the day!" a previous generation," wrote Bole of p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, l p.m. maybe I could just become a wealth of works of her own exhibited in a In the end, fifty-si- x i pieces the piece, which depicts two Parisian 5 to p.m. knowledge on a more specific, man- group show at the. College of remained in the show. - ladies near a river. For more' information about the Wooster ageable topic. I tried getting into. Art Museum in 1999. She The student artists featured in the Karin Johnson '08, a Wooster stu- exhibit,1 call the museum information 1960s folk rock, the Roswell incident, has been the artist-in-residence at exhibit made use of a wide range of dent in 263-249- majoring sociology, was also desk at (330) 5. horse racing, cyberpunk, 9-- 1 1 conspir- acy theories, women's boxing, witch- craft, riot grrl, circus sideshow acts, Busby Berkeley musicals, cubism, orchids, Catholic saints and 1950s L American drama. Sometimes my New Strokes album nothing but white intense investigation and study would bread last as few long as a weeks, other drinking. The calming effect of these Cory Smith ; times no longer than a few minutes. two events in his life could lead to the 1 Managing Editor This led me to the horrifying conclu- general detriment of his musical cre- sion that I just don't have the dedica- Listening to The Strokes' new ation. Perhaps The Strokes didn't o tion to be a snob. No matter how album, "First Impressions of Earth," have it in them to create a fast, excit- much something interests me, the pas- is a lot like eating a piece of white ing record like their two. previous sion always fizzles bread. just out. While the piece of bread serves Perhaps they've just "sold out," as lis- What I began to realize, was that I a purpose in providing nourishment teners of indie music assert about so was lacking an addictive personality. and does not taste particularly bad, it many groups. Whatever it is that And without this quality I have zero does not do much otherwise it is changed The Strokes' sound to what it potential of ever becoming a snob. If bland, unmemorable and downright is on this album is bad news, and I can't get addicted to a topic, how. can I ever learn everything there is to "This album would probably appease many know about it? I started to want so badly to be parents ... The Strokes ... have for a settled more addicted to something that I took up palatable sound. It serves the same purpose as smoking. But I couldn't even pull that off. I would have to remind white bread it is bland, boring, and downright myself to go out for cigarette breaks unmemorable." and when my pack was empty it would sometimes be days before I would remember to buy a new one. boring. The two previous albums The unwelcome to this listener. After about a year of that I just gave Strokes released, "Is This It" and Don't get me wrong, this album is up. I told people I was trying to quit "Room on Fire," are more like a piece most certainly listenable. In fact, it W I " ' -- I 'W! WIW W I IWI II lJ 'J I even complained about with the-Fus- e cravings of marble rye or pumpernickel bread. would probably appease many parents the band during a concert for Network in New and headaches but really it was all Not everyone cares for these delica- of children who are fans of The York. The Strokes' new album "First Impressions of Earth" an act. I'm just a failed addict. cies, but those that do prefer them to Strokes to hear this album rather than was released last week (AP Photo by Jeff Christensen). I soon began to see this non-addictive the bland taste of white bread any day the raucous sounds that came from personality of mine as the cause because they have body and variety in their stereo speakers when "Is This It" em rock Now group. they've settled start off sounding like The Strokes. of many of my problems, including taste. hit their homes. However, the some- for a more palatable sound. It serves They are loud and fast in the begin- my sorry excuse for a love life. I Perhaps it's the fact that The times cacophonous sounds The the same white purpose as bread it ning. However, as they drag on, and can't even hold on to an infatuation Strokes' lead singer Julian Strokes used to make on their records is bland, and boring downright on, and on, they start to sound more for an entire conversation. It was 9 Casablancas has, according to "Rolling were part of the sound that was unmemorable. like a cross between The Strokes and then that I knew it was hopeless; my Stone," recently married and quit essential to their existence as a mod- - Many of the tracks on this album a band such as Custer. While there is dreams of snobbery and expertise nothing wrong with Guster, their would never come true. Comedian Vince Morris appears at the Underground style is not The Strokes', and this But then I remembered what my should never, ever happen. mother had always told me. "You As part of WAC's Week of While "First Impressions of Earth" just have high standards," she'd say. Welcome, comedian Vince is generally lackluster, the prime And with that, I saw a glimmer of example exists in the track Morris performed Monday "Evening light at the end of the tunnel. Not in Sun," If not for the slightly distorted terms of my love life night at the Underground. (I'm still fully vocals and broad equalization that convinced that that's a lost cause), but Morris comedic stylings brings the bass to the forefront, this in terms of my intellectual interests. have been featured on tune could appear on something our Maybe I just need to hold out for that Comedy Central's "Tough grandparents gathered around the day when I'll finally find that genre of radio to listen to in the Crowd" and "Premium evenings music, or that author or that film between Gunsmoke and the Bob Hope director that will capture my heart Blend," BET's "Comic View" Show. Other examples of a generally and not let it go. Maybe one day I'll and HBO's "Sex and the bland performance exist in tracks even get invited to give lectures at City." The Week of Welcome such as ... well, all the tracks on the colleges. I'll be invited as the world's album but two. events also included per- greatest expert on well, on some- I V "Heart in a Cage" and "Juicebox" thing. And I'll be invited to fancy formances by dragapella are The Strokes. Coincidentally, the parties and to do book group "The Kinsey Sicks" signings. , latter is the single on the album. Yes, perhaps not all is lost. and comedian Wendi Fox, as Perhaps The Strokes are trying to Perhaps I really can possess all the one-ma- look back well as a n show by to the old days of the inter- ingredients for being a snob. Or at actor Al Staggs. The week of estingly jarring music they once cre- least for being one of those crazy ated. WAC activities wraps up this recluses with a head full of useless My advice? Obtain those two knowledge who evening with a performance never goes out or tracks on iTunes (or by whatever sleeps but just sits in an unfurnished by singer-songwrit- er Eric means you obtain music digitally), and apartment and reads and researches send Himan at 7 p.m. in Lowry The Strokes a message: make their life's passion with a cup of black good music, (Photo by Karin Johnson). and people will buy your coffee clenched in their shaking hand. entire album. I'd be willing to settle for that. Friday, January 27, 2006 The Wooster Voice And tonight's winner is Hollywood stars bust out the jewelry and Champagne for a season of prizes, surprises and red carpet rendez-vou- s

This week, the Arts section of the Voice presents a special look at awards show season, that magical time of year when squirrels fall in love, school children get antsy, buds blossom, swallows return to Capistrano and celebrities dress up and hang out with each other on television. A few weeks ago, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association brought us the Golden Globes that was just the beginning. In order to prepare our loyal readers for the madcap celebrity worship that will keep us tied to our televisions for the next few months, here is a look back at some notable awards shows past, including notable quotations from Oscar acceptance speeches, a quick peek at recent awards show fash WW ion, a schedule of events to come and a timeline tracing brilliant, crazy, hilarious, unexpected and sublime moments in the history of the Oscars, the Emmys, the Grammys and the Golden Globes. Read away, and impress your friends with your extensive knowledge of the ins and outs of awards show season. Winners Fashion highs and lows Awards show fashion has come a long way since Ingrid Bergman wore the same dress to the Oscars two years in a row. These days, every red carpet is a say the gauntlet of catty fashionistas and bitchy gay men, eager to dish. And the best part of every awards night post-sho- w is the worst dressed list. Below is a brief darndest look at a few of the highs and lows in recent awards show fashion history. High: The 2000 Grammys Jennifer Lopez in Versace.

You either loved it or hated it. Jennifer Lopez in sheer green jungle print, things cut down to beneath her belly button and up to, well, beneath her belly button. As close to naked as you can get without getting arrested, Jennifer certainly ' "It was so sweet backstage. The made a statement. Her outfit became known as 'The Dress," no adjectives nec- teamsters are helping Michaelj essary, and inspired heated debate: vamp or tramp? Elegant or indecent? The Moore into the trunk of his linio.S world will never come to a consensus, but fashion that inspires such a passion- Steve Martin, host, 2003, after? ate dialogue earns J-- Lo a "High" on this list. Michael Moore's acceptance speech! for "Bowling for Columbine" j Low: The 2001 Academy Awards Bjork in Swan. "I would like to be Jupiter and kid4 It probably isn't fair to pick on poor Bjork. But it would be nap everybody and take them to the! wrong not to mention the swan. We'll leave it at that. firmament and make love to every4 body." Roberto Benigni, 1998, "Life Low: The 1999 Video Music Awards Lil' Kim in next is Beautiful" to nothing.

:. "We want to thank all of you forj Lil' Kim apparently missed the maxim in Emily Post: watching us congratulate ourselves; , I "Pasties are never appropriate for formal occasions." But f J L tonight." Warren Beatty, 1976 ill maybe she had nothing else that matched her favorite ' v . '1 purple wig. Kim's VMA Jook is still giving us night- ; "I guess this prove9 there are a; mares..;. many nuts in the Academy as any-- j where else." .lack Nicholson, 1975 High: The 2005 Academy Awards Hilary Swank "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" " i-- ! in Laroche. t : Kin-.- i! Guy 1i !!' hH. it vn.'l . : Tjust w'aht'to thank everybody! As divisive as J-- Lb in The Dress but I've ever nit't in my entire life." Kimj with the highest neckline of the evening, Basinger, 1998, "L.A. Confidential", Hilary Swank looked stunning in her 2005 'i 1 Oscar gown. Some thought the look was1 "Oscar and I have' something m matronly, but we salute Swank for a look Bjork (AP PhOtO by Michael common. Oscar first came to thej that was both unique and elegant. Hollywood scene in 19'J9. So did l.j CSUlflSld) We're both a little weatherbeaten but we're still here and plan to bej around for a whole lot longer." JohrS Stewart to host Oscars Wayne, presenter, 1979. Wayne died! later the same year. Jon Stewart hasn't had much luck in Hollywood. His roles in "Half Baked," "The Faculty," "Big Daddy" and "Death to Smoochy" are ... well, let's just say ' "I'm just a girl from a trailer park, they're nothing to write home about. But that hasn't stopped the academy from Awards events schedule who had a dream. I never thought choosing the host of the wildly popular "The Daily Show," to host this year's this would ever happen." Hilary) Oscars ceremony. , The Screen Actors Guild Awards Daytime Emmy Swank, 200.5, "Million Dollar Baby" J "Jon is the epitome of a perfect host smart, engaging, irreverent and January 29, 2006 Nominations Announced funny," said Gil Cates, the producer of this year's Oscars show. 8 p.m. ETPT February 8, 2006 "Hello gorgeous!" Barbra, Stewart, who previously hosted the Grammys in 2001 and 2002, joins a long TNT and TBS. Live on "The View" Streisand, 19f3, "Funny Girl" j line of Oscars hosts including Bob Hope, Johnny Carson, Billy Crystal, Whoopi Channels 61 and 36 at COW ABC '1 Goldberg, David Letterman (considered to be the Oscars' biggest flop), Steve Channel 5 at COW "You like me! Right now, you like Martin, and last year's pick, Chris Rock. Academy Award

'me!" Sally Field, 1985, "Places in tin "As a performer, I'm truly honored to be hosting the show," said Stewart. . Nominees Announced The Academy Awards Heart" 1 "Although, as an avid watcher of the Oscars, I can't help but be a little disap- January 31, 2006 March 5, K)6 pointed with the choice. It appears to be another sad attempt to smoke out Billy 5.30 a.m. PT 5 p'.m.s p.m. ET "This moment is so much bigger, Crystal." ABC than me." Halle Berry, 2002,- - Crystal has, for the record, hosted the awards eight times. The Grammy Awards 3 self-deprecat- Ball" non-Hollywo- od his ing brand of humor February 8, The Daytime Emmy Awards ."Monster's 3 Stewart's status and 2006 i i promise to bring a different tone to the big night. While some people seem to 8 p.m. ETPT April 28, 2006 "Welcome to the Academy Awards,; be worried that Stewart's jokes will be too political and that the evening will CBS Time TBA . " ' two hours of sparkling entertain turn into one big Bush-bashi- ng extravaganza, for the most part the public Channel 9 at COW ABC ment spread over four hours."!; seems to be pleased as punch with the choice. On the LA. Times' Oscars Beat, Information for this special section was compiled from 1 Johnny Carson, host, 1979 blogger Pirromount wrote, "Jon Stewart is fabulous I'm going to watch the ' www.grammy.com; www.emmys.org; www.hfpa.org; Oscars for the first time since 1996."

"Good evening, Hollywood-phonics.-" Will Stewart be able to live up to the hype? Well, let's just hope that this per- www.sagawards.org; and www.oscars.com. Above illustra- Chevy Chase, host, 1988 J formance will at least be better than his previous Hollywood misfortunes. tion by Julia Hendrickson. (msRmmim i j wishes : m i s i snary

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out in a 15 minute ceremony at the 1976 , her first Oscars telecast. the Golden Globes. Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. The Golden Globes are broadcast nationally on television for the first Linda Wertmllller becomes the first 1990 1999 1943 time after years of regional woman nominated for a directing Oscar for the film "Seven Beauties." Eighty year-ol-d Jessica Tandy wins Susan Lucci finally wins a Daytime The first Golden Globes are given out both the Oscar and Gnjden GIoIh- - for Emmy for her role in "All My by what would later become the 1964 1979 Best Actress" becoming the oldest Children" after 21 years of nomina- I lolly wood Foreign Press Association. woman to win either award. tions. The Beatles win their first Grammys: Eight-year-o- ld Justin Henry is the 1958 Best New Artist and Best youngest acting nominee in Oscars 1997 2002 Performance by a Vocal Group for "A history for "Kramer vs. Kramer." Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Hard Days Night." "Titanic" receives 1 Academy Award Halle Berry earns a best actress Oscar Sammy Davis Jr. hijack the Golden 1984 nominations, tying the record for for "Monster's Ball," becoming the Globes ceremony, taking the stage 197S most nominations. The record had first black actress to do so. In the with whiskey in tow. From then on, Michael Jackson wins eight Grammy previously been held since 1950 by same historic year, Denzel celebrities, not journalists, run the Streaker Robert Opal interupts the awards for "Thriller." "All About Eve." Washington wins a best actor Oscar. show. Oscars telecast, dashing across the stage in his birthday suit. 1989 1998 2003 1959 1973 Jodie Foster, Shirley MacLaine and Helen Hunt makes history as the first "Lord of the Rings: Return of the The National Academy of Recording Sigourney Weaver share a three-wa-y actress to win an Emmy and an Oscar King" sweeps the Oscars, claiming all Arts and Sciences distributes the Marlon Brando refuses to accept the tie for the Best Actress Golden Globe. in the same year. 1 1 prizes for which it is nominated. section editors: shabad thadani Voice Friday, Chris Sweeney M January 27 MICHELLE ERICKSON Dons 7 Sweet Sixteen: Cooper, NCACplayer of the week, helps Port-les-s Scots hold off Battling Bishop rally Kobe vs. Wilt: Chris Sweeney looming, Port's absence will be of con sports taitor cern when the Scots travel down to no contest Springfield to face the number one team Wooster's basketball team continued in the nation on Saturday, Feb. 4. In pro basketball news, a certain their impressive season with two more "Hopefully Tom will be back for the Mr. Kobe Bryant scored 8 1 points victories. The first was over Hiram 102-9- 1 Wittenberg game," said Vandervaart. recently in a contest against the on Jan. 18. The Scots then returned . r.'J' .. "this coming Wednesday is the ideal." Toronto Raptors. "Hot damnit, that's home on Saturday to defeat Ohio Until then, the Scots will definitely impressive!" - is what you're think- Wesleyan 103-9- 4. have to play the next two games, at ing, right? WRONG. Eighty-on- e The Scots now stand at 16-- 1 overall Kenyon and then home at Earlham, points is indeed an incredible feat, but at number two in the nation, according without Port. The team is hoping that I refuse to accept it as anything too to D3hoops.com, and their 8-- 0 record is Port will be ready to play Allegheny at amazing, because best in the North Coast Athletic home next week. The detailed results of ever since that Conference (NCAC). The Scots look up the Kenyon game were not available at game, people have to only NCAC rival Wittenberg, who is press time, but the Scots won 76-6- 3 to been comparing first in the nation by a margin of only all-ti- improve to 17-- 1, 9-- 0. him to the me five points. "We have to stay focused," said greats. One sports Against Hiram, the Scots won con- - Vandervaart.. "We have to concentrate critic wrote that vincingly, but had to play the second X because without Tom we need to Michael Jordan's nickcross half without Op guys the services forward of all-ti- continue to step up. Kenyon is opening me high was Tom Port '06. Port left the game at the up a new stadium so they will probably 69 points, and he needed OT to get to end of the first half with an injury to have a big crowd working against us. that, so obviously Kole is a more pro- the wrist, Earlham almost beat us last time so lific scorer. First of all, that's bull, Even without Port in the second half, they will come in with even more confi- because Mike is arguably the best the Scots had mounted enough of a lead . dence now that they know Tom is out." player in the history of the game. He in the first half to cruise to the 1 1-- polnt Tim Wandervaart '07 has been an inteqral coa in the Scots The Scots have two home games this made his teammates better. One time victory. Up 65-- 45 at the half, the Scots success this season. The second-ranke- d Scots have improved week, tomorrow night they play host to in the finals against the Jazz, I rode James Cooper '08 for last six min- to 1 7-- 1 and 9-- 0 in the NCAC (Photo by Mac Earlham who is 6-- 2 in the NCAC as of remember that every single member utes of the game. Cooper scored 10 of Buehler). press time. The Quakers came very of the Bulls scored. THAT is what his 27 points in that time en route to a 'This one was bigger because we did it going into the half. close to beating the Scots in their first you need to be able to do to be a true game high. Brandon Johnson '09 fin- without one of our best players. It was Ohio Wesleyan did not roll over and meeting, taking Wooster to overtime star. Scoring twice as much as the ished with 16-points and a career high definitely a big confidence boost." die, as the Bishops continued to use the but falling short 83-- 81 giving the Scots rest of your team isn't really that seven assists while Devin Fulk '08 Both teams used three-poin- t, three-point the shot to cut the deficit down their closest game of the year. cool, Kobe. ended with 13-points. Kyle Witucky '06 shot effectively. Wooster shot roughly to seven points with about five minutes Earlham is in the same situation Ohio The main thing that has pissed me and Evan Will '08 rounded out the and 56 percent Ohio Wesleyan shot 50 left. However, the Scots would hold off Wesleyan was in last week, third in the off is that the sports "experts" have .Scots, each in double point figures with ... percent. the comeback and hit clutch free throws NCAC and eagerly looking to cut into been comparing Kobe to the late, 1 1 and 10 points each. The Scots started off com- to smoothly, prevail with a victory. Wooster's advantage to try and snag a great Wilt Chamberlain. Kobe is not, The Scots returned home for the ing out to a 24-1-5 lead with 10 minutes Cooper had a fabulous night, scoring share of the NCAC crown. Tip off is at nor will he ever be, in the same first time since three-poi- 37-poin- winter break ended, left. But the Bishops used nt a ts. 4-- the career high He went 6 1 p.m. in Timken gymnasium. league as Wilt. Wilt scored 31,419 this nine-poi- three-poi- time facing Ohio Wesleyan, a shot to erase the nt deficit from nt and had ( range five The Scots will round out the week on points over his career, averaging team looking to stake a claim to the and it into a one-point turn advantage. assists. Vandervaart followed behind Wednesday night, playing host to above 30 points mt contest. Kobe's

NCAC title. The Bishops couldn't The Scots 15-points battled back though. with and Witucky added 11 Allegheny. The Gators are fighting for career average, as of now, is a measly have asked for a better time face three-point- er to the Witucky hit a to a being the only 2-- start three Scots ih double fig- pride sitting 6 in the NCAC. Tip off 23.2 points per game. I know that Scots, being without Port. 1 1- -3 run ending the way it started, this ures. filled in Will nicely for Port, lead- is Wednesday Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Kobe went on some little tear earlier ."Every conference win is important time with Cooper hitting a three to put ing the team with nine rebounds. Allegheny will be the last test before this season of scoring over 50 points because you want to be able to host the the Scots up 3.9-3- 0. Wooster used The Scots the eot throutrh last week me winennerg rematcn on reb. 4 in per game for four consecutive games, tournament," said 42 Tim Vandervaart '07. momentum to maintain a 52-- lead without Port, but with Wittenberg?8pringfield. or something like that, but Wilt did that in seven consecutive games in

the 1961-19- 62 season. JBerner dcots running out or But I would like to talk about their vaults wooster . - time ' . " " .. ' We have our work best point totals. Kobe had 81 in a Andy Boylan cut out for us. In such a competitive conference no game, and Wilt had loo. I don't real- spring-trac- Voice Staff Writer into k season team is going to hand us a win. We ly understand what there is to com- - . Scores incTu3ed, this season is have to earn it. We are ma position pare here." Some sports guy said that earlier, is three-time Johann Weber a NCAC champion proving a very challenging' one for that teams have little respect for us. it was easier for a guy with Wilt's Voice Staff Writer and has a personal best of 10 feet 4 the Wooster women's basketball We know we are better than what size and strength to dominate in his inches feet 1 1.5 inches is 3-- (10 the school team. The women fell to 1 2 overall, our schedule entails, but until we era, but Kobe's playing in an era This past weekend the College. of record) indoors. Pole-vaulti- ng 1- -6 looks to in conference, last week with a knock someone off we are labeled by that's totally individualized, where he Wooster's track and field teams began be a 59-3- very strong event for the Scots, 0 loss to Kenyon. They have our losing record. We are a strong can just play as if he's the only one their 2006 indoor seasons at the Oberlin with Kate Legg '06 and Drushal expect- another conference game Wednesday, team. We have the potential to beat out there. Some may say that Wilt Lid-Lift- er in the ed Heisman Club to be highly competitive. Jan. 25 against Allegheny, the results anyone." was as selfish as Ko!k shooting a lot, Fieldhouse. Being the first meet of the Katie Wieferich '07, who won the 6k of which will be published next issue, Some players note that upsets are which he did do, but he also led the season it was non-scorin- g. Other teams run at the NCAC Cross Country and a game Saturday against Earlham extremely common in the NCAC, league in total assists in the 1967-6- 8 that joined the Fighting Scots and Championships (22:30), should add College. Both games provide the team with undefeated teams falling to the season, so there's my proof that he Oberlin included Hiram College, some power to the team, accompanied with opportunities to turn around low ranked teams every year. Loehrke wasn't as greedy as dumb Kole Heidelberg and Tiffin College by Emily Rackley '07, Kathy McCreary their season, which has been chal- considers the conference relatively Bryant is. University. '06, Nicole Calderone '08, Ashley lenging the players to stay motivated. even among all the teams, and sees no As a player, Wilt w ins the battle, It's until week that the Zervos not next Scots '07 and Erin Fortin '08. The team is struggling with the reason for other teams to discount but ofT the court, it's not even com- will a chance to for In get compete points, short sprints, Alexandra Thonis challenge of a ten game losing Wooster. parableFirst off, I learned that but here are some of the results '07, Margaret f lowland '08 and Sarah streak. Says Hope of the remaining nine Kobe's parents named him after a nonetheless. Jill Berner '06 took the Hammond '08 will all contribute to the "Right now there are plenty of games, "The key is going to bcknock-in-g kind of steak that they saw on a short-distan- only individual win at the meet, clearing team in both ce running times when we're all frustrated. We off some big teams to earn some restaurant menu. How weak is that? 10 feet in the pole vault and easily leav- and as relay members. Hannah Bierlein all know we're a talented team," said respect in the conference and to build "Ummm, excuse me, Mr. Bryant, ing all behind, '06 will show 400-met- er competition winning her prowess at the Vicki Meyer '06. up some confidence. At this point we what kind of name is Kobe?" "Well, with more than a two foot margin over run and also in the relays. "The coaches are trying to keep a may not end up with a stellar record, funny you should ask. It's actually a the the field. Ali Drushal '09 had Scots look rest of The primed to compete positive attitude and keep us going, but we will finish the season with a delicious steak." Kinda weird, if you p two runner-u- finishes on the day -- one both in field and the - the on track. Pole which is hard when we feel like we've bang. There are a lot of games left, ask me. Maybe it'll Ik- a trend some- in the vault (7 feet 6.5 inches) and vault should from pole get some help team- hit rock bottom," said forward Carry enough for us Jo recover and shake up day and I'll name my daughter

55-me- Doran-Meye- the in ter like rs other the hurdles (9.74). mates Dana '07 in Loehrke '07. the conference a little. On a given Sirloin. It could happen. Secondly, he Victoria Peterman '09 ended up third in the high jump and from Ashley Baker But the Scots haven't given up; the night it is anyone's game. We know came out with a terribly embarrass- the shot put (32 feet, 5.25 inches) and '08 in long and triple jumps. team holds onto the promise of other that. Now we just have to prove it." ing attempt at a rap career. He was ' second Kayla Miller '09 placed in the . For the men, Taylor Delhagen '06, games left in the season. On Saturday, Jan. 28 at 3:00 the worse than my boy, Nick Cannon. triple jump (32 feet 7 inches). Matt Jensen "08, Tim Presto '07, Rob "We cannot dwell on the loses. We Scot women face Earlham College Really ... he was that bad. Lastly, As for the Scot men, Rick Drushal '07 Kelm '07, Jonathan Prince '06 and Rudy can only take them for what they within the friendly confines of and just as bad as the first one, his and '08 both picked Gilman '07 all look Tristan Jordan up to bring the men's were and learn from them," says Timken Gymnasium. Loehrke is pre- favorite movie of all time is Star second-place each field finishes in of their track and team to the top of the Jessica Hope '08. pared, and feels that if everyone can Wars. I really do have a problem events. In the shot put event, Drushal NCAC this year. "I think we can turn it around this pull together and play their best with that, because mostly everyone made 43 feet 5.25 inches, where in the This weekend Wooster will compete season," says Meyer. Hope agrees game, they can win. "No one has that I know who likes Star Wars, like

cleared feet co-column- long jump Jordan 19 6.25 against NCAC teams as the Scots travel with Meyer, and voices the challenges given up hope," she says. my former ist, Joey Vavra, inches. to the NCAC Relays at Denison they'll continue to face this season. are huuuuuuuuuuuge geeks. I'm Berner, whose win was mentioned University on Jan. 28. sorry for offending those of you w ho Quote of the Week enjoy the movies, hut, apparently, you people are geeks, too. Wilt, on the other hand, boasted "You're sitting and watching, and it's like a mira- that he had sex with alxuit 20,000 women in his life. Somebody did the cle unfolding in front of your eyes and you can't math and discovered that he would accept it. Somehow, brain have had to have sex with at least one the won't work. The woman a day from the age of 15 until easiest way to look at it is everybody remembers his death at age 63. Don't worry, folks. 50-poi- every nt game they ever saw. He had 55 in He said that he never did it with the second half." married women, which we can all appreciate. Now, I would like to Lakers owner Jerry Buss explain that I do not condone sex with 20,000 partners. As a matter of fact, I don't condone sex at all, if it

if "" n jpaw qpMH exceeds 100 partners. I know some of you are thinking that that's a pret- "That was something to behold. It was another ty conservative number, Init I was x level. I've seen some remarkable games, but I've raised with values. Deal with it. The ' point is that I love the fact that Wilt i (;. , Y never seen one like that before." even made such an outrageous claim, whether true or false, and for that, I head coach Lakers Phil Jackson joins Buss in respect the hell outta that guy. The track and field team is off to a successful start after an praising Kobe Bryant's 81-point explosion. By: Nick "Drop tlie dud ami get a non-scorin- q in Oberlin (Photo opening meet courtesv of OPh. stud" (Vsi 8 Friday, January 27, 2006 The Wooster Voice ",nV,li;J Scot swimmers earn split against Grove City;J1 - , r . 81 reasons I women move to 5-- 3, mens team falls to 6-- 2 iovethe Ldkers our training right now, and everyone 1. Kobe Bryant. 2. Kobe Bryant... Michelle Erickson 1 exceeded our expectations with their 80. Katherine the Laker girl. 81. Kobe Sports Editor swims," said David Brumbaugh '06. Bryant. The man dropped 81 points on Leading the men's team was Joe the Raptors, 55 in the second half Kim Chambers '06 extends her Witkowski '08 and Matt Dominski alone. For the record, 97.3 percent of in the NBA have never unbeaten run in individual '08 as they each took home an indi- active players scored 50 points in an entire game. events to 20 as the women vidual victory. Witkowski claimed rt. r the top spot in the 1650 freestyle Ludicrous. It's like dominated to get to two meets while Dominski narrowly beat out he was playing team above .500. The men's Dan Noble '07 to win the 100 butterf- with 15 toddlers at was not as fortunate, going ly. Dominski finished with a 54.81 a daycare center in down to a Grove City men's while Noble finished with a 55.06. downtown Los For all squad fiaf was determined to The Scots had nine individuals Angeles. place within the top three in their games at the give fher seniors a win in their shabadthadani 7 s Staples . respective events highlighted by Center Wooster's last final home meet. Noble who also placed third in the from here on out. tune-u-p for the NCAC meet is 200 freestyle and Mateo Chinchilla they re going to use a purple anarpie Ohio Northern University this '08 who was second in the 100 and put the number "l" next to the 8 his just so no one forgets. weekend. breaststroke and third in the 400 IM. on jersey, "Both the men and women got a Eighty-on- e points. Woof. good glimpse at what the competi- It was a big weekend for sports. The College of Wooster swim- tion will be like at the always diffi- - "Here we go Steelers, here we go. bowl" ming and diving team is one week cult NCAC Championships in a few Pittsburgh's going to the Super fake non-song away from finishing their dual meet weeks," added Brumbaugh. The or however that stupid schedule as they travel to Ohio teams have begun final preparations goes. The only reason I put it in here Northern this Saturday as a final for the NCAC Championships as is because I get rotten Lowry grape-

9-- 11 me tune-u- p for their North Coast they will be held on Feb. in fruits launched at by indignant Athletic Conference (NCAC) finals Canton, Ohio. Before then however readers of my column who believe that which will be held in Canton in sev- . the team will be looking to sweep yet their hometown teams aren't getting eral weeks. The men's team headed :v;, another dual meet at Ohio Northern. enough recognition. Well, congratula- i t i. f .nol i '! i..a i i.if.fc miiCh k (- for into Grove City with a dominant -l "This weekend, we should have tions. The Steelers can now get one The men's team has been dominant this season with a 6-- 2 record, however they were unable to another competitive meet with Ohio the thumb, if they can beat Matt overcome the host team as they were record in dual meets with only ONU left (Photo by Mac Buehler). Northern, whom we saw at our Hasslefree and his Seahawks, who awarded a halftime handed a close 101-12- 7 loss. The Wooster Invitational in December," should have gotten

three-met- based women's team however would win showcased depth in the 1650 both the one-met- er and er said Brumbaugh. "We're looking to default victory on the NFL their third straight dual with a I2.s-10- 8 freestyle as Wooster swept the top competitions. Shannon Mclntyre "06 continue in the development of our Mercy Rule. By the end of the third victory. two positions as Courtney Lee '06 and Julie Pinzur '09 finished in first training, and close out the dual meet quarter, Jake Delhomme, the NFL's The women's team was led by Kim finished several seconds in front of and second place, respectively in season with a couple more wins." highest-rate- d playoff QB had a passer Chambers '06 who continued her teammate Noel Wells '06. Patti Ross both events. The Scots have not faced Ohio rating of 1.8. One-point-eight. Kobe undefeated streak with two individ- '06 also claimed an individual victory The men's team fought valiantly Northern in recent years' in a dual Bryant - eight-one-points. Jake ual victories in the 500 freestyle and in her specialty the 100 backstroke. before falling to Grove City by a setting. The Polar Bears were at the Delhomme - one-point-eight. Another 400 individual medley. Chambers Equally, as impressive were the score of 101-12- 7. I'We had. a great Wooster Invitational in early reason to love the NBA. now has a 20-- 0 record in individual women's divers who swept the diving meet at Grove City this past week- December as the men finished in With the World Baseball Classic races this season. The Scots also competition with one two finishes in end. We're in a transitional phase of third place and the women in fifth. closing in fast, Barry Bonds has decided not to play in the international showcase. His bald head probably has- The 'Burgh and Seattle's best descend on Motown; n't reached its juiced-u-p 20.4" diameter yet, so he probably feels the need to spend the offseason picking out the Super Bowl XLpitts Big Ben versus NFL's MVP correct steroids from BALCO's ware- house before Congress shuts it down front four and a secondary that ticket for two reasons: the closeness of blitz heavy defense, so it will be inter- so he can come back and have one ' Chris Sweeney great shut down Steve Smith. Their run- Pittsburgh compared to Seattle and esting to see if he can balance out the more crack at Hank Aaron's record.. Sports Editor ning game is just as good, with the the fact that Bettis is from Detroit so passing attack for Hasslebeck.' Ron Artest has been dealt to the league MVP Shaun Alexander who is the hometown DeVoit fans arJ all While Ben Roethlisberger doesn't Sacramento Kings for Peja Stojakovic. The trees are bare, the snow is like Parker and Bettis combined. converting to Steelers fans as you have the receivers Hasslebeck has, he This is all I know. It's "breaking news" the- - all on ESPN.cbm, hut when you click for blowing, and the weather, is .terrible. The Seahawks have , the passing read. The field may be neutral, but has the bus and Parker to dump the But none of this matters on Feb. 5, an edge. At wide out the combination of crowd will be a Pittsburgh majority. off to. This will take some of the the story, you get a message saying unofficial national holiday: Super Bobby Engram, Joe Jurevicius, and Ultimately, the game' will come pressure off of Ben and allow the "0-Fil- e not Found". What kind of Bowl XL This year's match up fea- Darrell Jackson are collectively better down what it always does: quarter-- pass to open up for the Steelers. freakin' error number is 404?!?! I'm tures the Pittsburgh Steelers and Because the quarterbacks are so sorry, this page no longer Seattle Seahawks and on paper the solid, whatever defense successfully exists... error number 465392019.267. two teams should provide for a very (. mixes up their blitzes and coverage, Stupid techies. Anyway, I don't know entertaining game. f forcing mistakes, will win, Pittsburgh how they managed to convince poor Two weeks ago, the Pittsburgh has the edge on defense but Seattle Stojakovic to give up the California bal- Steelers shocked 99.9 of the nation . has the better quarterback with a sunshine for the Indiana snow. They when they pulled of a dramatic upset anced and spread offense. probably used legal jargon in the trade over the Indianapolis Colts. The Seattle's defense is no slouch, but talks that our man from Yugoslavia Steelers momentum carried them to they will not be able to shut down didn't understand, so thinking he was Denver, where the' Steel train shot Ward like they did Smith because getting a $14-million a year extension through the Broncos like a wrecking Pittsburgh has two very talented and with the Kings, he signed away his ball. healthy running backs in addition to career to Indiana, not to mention his Then Seattle, who won in the play- the fact that the Steelers are deeper at Bentley and half his clean boxers. offs for the first time in over two the wide out position than Carolina. Duke finally lost. To Georgetown!!! I decades, continued to ride Alexander In the end, both teams match up don't think I've seen Georgetown on and shut down the machine named - well on paper, hopefully this will ESPN since Patrick Ewing looked like l ?' 1 7'- very mini-Hoya-sh- Steve Smith to plow past the Panthers translate onto the field and give the a deformed ostrich in those orts i y en-rou- is like they were kittens te to the people another exciting game. Three back in '84. UConn s Bowls now 1, but I J.J. Redick to Super Bowl. of the last four Super were expect This match up is by no means as decided by three points, this one explode for 82 points (just to piss Kobe sexy as Colts vs. Seahawks or even should be no different: Steelers 27-2- 4 ofr some more) in the Blue Devils' the. Patriots vs. Seahawks but that off the foot of Jeff Reed. next outing. doesn't mean it will be a dud. Fans Haha - get this... the opening stage only have to look at the rosters to fig- Want to cover of the 2007 Tour de France will be in ure this out. London. WTF? Ze French and ze Pittsburgh is sporting an ironclad Black and Gold English hate each other. That's like ' defense capable of shutting down any 1 Sports this spring? having our IS Monday stumble (I opponent alongside a controlling run TlZLj would have called it a march, but let's game with Jerome Bettis and Willie We have nine sports be a little honest) start in Wittenberg. Parker. Pittsburgh will look to run all Oh, speaking of which, Wooster and XL: multi-dimensio- bowl The Seatle Seahawks and the Pittsburgh game and keep Seattle's nal Super to cover, so join the Witt are meeting on Feb. 4 in offense off the field. Steelers square off in Detroit for a shot at fortune and glory. Springfield (Oh.) in what will probably . Voice Jerome Bettis is a player who will For the Steelers, this is their chance to "get one for the most likely retire after this year. Hc thumb", while the Seahawks are at the big dance for the first Sports staff. teams in the nation. If anyone wants six-pa- was not on the Pittsburgh Super to drive me there, buy me a ck time (AP Photos by Ted S. Williams and Al Behrman). Bowl team in 1995-19- 96 so this is his Send all applications to and some popcorn before the game and first ever Super bowl and w here mot e than Mines Ward, Antwaan Randle backs. Matt Hasselbeck has the expe- drive me back, my extension is 6559. appropriate than his hometown of El, and Cedrick Wilson Even though rience and more wide receivers to Shabad Thadani, Chris George Lucas (of the Star Wars Detroit. Bettis is hungry to go out Ward is the best of the six aforemen- throw to in addition to being an NFC Sweeney or Michelle fame) probably feels like a real moron with a ring on his finger, and not an tioned receivers pro-bowl-er. Hasslebeck has had quite now. Back in 1988, he sold the compa- AFC title ring. Even though each franchise will get an impressive season and is probably Erickson. ny Pixar to Steve Jobs (of the Apple The Seahawks defense has been equal tickets, any neutral ticket sold in the most underrated quarterback in voicesportswooster.edu. and iPod fame) for a mere $10 million overlooked all season. They have a Detroit may as well be a Pittsburgh the league. Alexander is up against a because he thought it was going down the tubes. Mere $10 million, you may 2005-2)0- 6 SURVIVOR SUPPORT SY8TFM ask?? 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