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"A little madness in the spring is wholesome even for the king.' - Emily Dickinson Fight Scots advance to 1 6 Chris S3 Sweeney 18-- 3 run and holding Centre score- Swt

opons bailor'- - less for the next six minutes. Evan Will "08 got things started with a The College of Wooster (27-- 3) layup followed by a Tom Port '07 Vr r men's basketball team advanced to three. Tim Vandervaart '07 then the sectional semifinals (commonly added another layup to push the Jit known as the "Sweet 16") last Scots' lead to 28-2- 1. Saturday with a convincing 73-5- 6 A Centre timeout did nothing to win II over Centre College (24-- 5) in the stop the Wooster run, as the Scots t second round of the NCAA Div. Ill continued to attack. Devin Fulk '08 tournament. hit a three-pointer followed by two Last Friday night, both -- teams had Vandervaart scores. The first was a J (A : I - i ' l u old-fashio- convincing victories in the first jumper and the second an ned IT round. three-poi- Wooster got some revenge nt play, hitting a over Transylvania University (19-- 9) layup and sinking the free throw. with a 92-6- 6 beatdown on the team Centre ended their scoring f--' that knocked the Scots out of the drought on the next possession with i,

old-fashio- second round of last year's tourna- an ned three-point play of ment. Centre also prevailed in dom- their own. But Wooster would have inating fashion over Capital the last laugh, thanks to Port, who University (19-- 9) 69-5- 5. hit a deep three as the clock expired ; The game against Centre started to give the Scots a 39-2- 4 lead at the off close, with Wooster and the break. I Colonels battling" back and fourth Wooster never let the Colonels

until 17-- 12 Centre jumped out to a back into the game, coming out of fcw lead. Following a timeout, Wooster the locker room on a 9-- 0 run to push The basketball team advanced to the Sweet 16 for the firsftime in three yeafsaftenrblling knotted 73-5- up the score at 17 apiece. It the lead up to 24 (48-26- ). The Scots over Centre 6 on March 3. James Cooper '08 (22), the team's leading scorer on the sea- remained deadlocked for the next kept the momentum and cruised son, scored 11 points. The team begins the sectional round of the NCAA Tournament tonight, two minutes. right into the Sweet 16. taking on John Carroll University at 6 p.m. at St. John Fisher College in N.Y. Tied at 2 1 with 7:37 left in the half, Rochester, Wooster struck fast and hard with an See "Sweet 16,"page 7 (Photo courtesy OPI). Hotel fire interrupts convention Fee increases to $40, 022

Brown - - Hugh ft Missie Bender Wooster students and their parents or Voice Staff Senior Writer guardians saying, "This decision by I - ; 1 I r the Board of Trustees reflects the At 6:15 a.m. on Feb. 25, Andy ill College fees are already rising at College's firm commitment to deliver- I White '09 was awakened by the faint 5lv record rates. Last month, the College ing a high quality and highly individ- sound of fire alarms at the Park Inn MY announced that next year's compre- ualized education." Toledo. hensive fee will increase to $40,022, Hales also notes, "The full cost per' White was one of 14 members of To say the least, the response from student of Wooster's program is sub- the Wooster Circle K chapter's dele- students hasn't been overly positive. stantially higher than the comprehen- gation to the Ohio conference, and It 'is now common knowledge that ' sive fee, and the College must there- was rooming on the seventh floor of the comprehensive fee for the 2007-0- 8 fore augment its resources with gifts the Park Inn when an electrical fire' academic year is ,$40,022. This deci- from alumni, trustees, parents, and broke out in the sewers underneath sion, made by the Board of Trustees, friends, as well as with income from the sidewalk in front of the hotel. ensures students will have the the endowment." Smoke 7 began billowing into the resources needed to exemplify their With the fee increasing every year, hotel's ventilation system, setting off college years. Programs such as the students have become curious as to the fire alarms and forcing the hotel's First-Ye-ar Seminar in Critical Inquiry exactly where and to what the money evacuation. and Independent Study are what make is allocated. Some students even find it "What was really impressive was The College of Wooster distinctive hard to identify any benefits the Bill Thomas '10, who carried a girl and exceptional. Faculty and staff are increase has. Since the 2000-0- 1 aca- in a wheelchair down from the sev- also factored into the tuition rise, as demic year, the fee has increased enth floor, and ended up spraining An electrical fire "broke butIn the "sewers lihdemeath" the side well as improving facilities such as $12,822. Currently, the fee is $37,580. his ankle in the said White. process," walk of the Park Inn in Toledo. All guests in the hotel were evac- laboratories, studios and technology Next year will be $2,442 more expen-- J Upon clearing the building, White uated. The fire department eventually came to the scene (Photo that support student work. sive than the current price tag. As a found the other Wooster students On Feb. 21, President R. Stanton courtesy Taylor Swope). out front in their pajamas, being Hales addressed a letter addressed the See "Fee," page 2 escorted into an ambulance to pro- Inn's staff. one was injured in the early morning tect themselves against Toledo's ice "I saw two members of the hotel incident. storm from the night before. staff simply get up and leave as we "Some of us were on the 12th floor, GREs set for a change Eventually, students were ushered were evacuating," said White, "and at and were told we couldn't evacuate," Chandra Asar Fay Hughes '08 had a different view- into the neighboring convention cen- no time did the hotel offer us any said Sarah Coffin '10. "The entire point. "I wonder how this making it a Voice Staff ter, but not before becoming angered sort of comfort during the wait." bottom half of the hotel had filled linear exam will change things," she over the incompetence of the Park Local news services reported that no with smoke, so we had to wait to get The Graduate Record Examination said. "I think how they have it now out, in spite of the fact that fire a test that most graduate schools seems like a good idea, to keep it so that alarms were going off throughout require for entry will undergo a it adapts to how you are actually doing." the entire hotel. Luckily, everyone large reformatting that will premiere in Nancy Luken '08 had a similar opin- got out of it all right." September. While some students seem ion. "I find it interesting that they made After waiting a few hours in the optimistic atxwt these changes, others an effort to cater to different learning convention center next door, stu- have their doubts. styles in people. ... I support that, dents were allowed back into the Many students were unaware that because I think there are a lot of prob- - hotel and, flustered, the Wooster del- the GRE is changing. A recent issue of lems with not having enough ways to egation promptly packed their bags The Princeton Review outlined the teach and ways to test kids of different and left. changes. One issue is that the format learning styles." 1 Circle K had won three awards at itself will change from a computer Another change that has also the conference. These awards includ- adaptive system which adapts to test received mixed . opinions is that the ed first place in membership growth, taker's abilities, giving easier questions quantitative section will include an on- second for most outstanding club, if they answer incorrectly, and giving screen calculator. and third for number of service them harder questions if they answer "I think that's good, because then hours completed, with a grand total correctly to a computer-base- d linear everyone would have the same calcula- of 631.5 hours this year. exam which distributes the same tor," said Luken. Circle K is a division of Kiwanis exam to all test takers. Kenneth Thomas '08 disagreed. "I International - the largest intercol- "If you have an adaptive test, then susKtt they'll run into a few problems legiate service organization, and you're not really testing the full extent with integrating a calculator into the prides themselves on upholding of a person's knowledge," said Aubrey computer program initially," he said.

three key values: service, leadership, Brown '08. "Maybe the question was "But they'll probably fix that." . and fellowship. Membership is open just worded in a way they didn't quite These and the other changes arc Fourteen members of the Circle K Club attended the chapter's to everyone, and the group meets understand. ... If you have a linear test, intended to increase the validity of the delegation to the Ohio conference. The event was held from every Monday at 6:15 p.m. in Lowry I think it gives you a better range of ' Feb. 23--25 (Photo courtesy Taylor Swope). room 119. , questions." See "GREs," page 2

News 2 Viewpoints editor Brian 3 Viewpoints Frederico criticizes media Features T coverage of celebrities. See 5 Arts page 3. Sports 6 MEMBER

Andrew Porter explains why The Powder Puff football A new exhibit titled "Global The men's basketball team the Ice Cream Socialists are game, sponsored by Late Anxieties' premieres at rolled over Transylvania and u. o promoting a boycott of Coca-Col- a. Night Activities, took place on Ebert Art Center on March Centre this weekend to ASSOCIATED See page 3. March 4. See page 4. 28. Preview on page 5. march into the Sweet 16. COLLEGIATE PRESS See page 7 for continued story. 2006-0- 7

1 T 7 Friday, voice section editors: March 9, 20O7 t jonah comstock 2 iMewst Andrew Vogeu Comprehensive fee helps students Test altered CAMPUS best, or in some cases grow smaller." years, Walton has hosted fireside GREs Fee Walton said that students have not chats concerning the economics of Moon rocks studied continued p. I continued from p. I contacted him at all with any ques- the College.- - from Eight College of Wooster Geology tions or concerns regarding the com- With the comprehensive fee at GRE tests, but students aren't sure majors, along with Geology Professor result of these will be rapidly growing fees, prehensive fee increase. Walton also $40,022 for the 2007-0- 8 academic whether this goal accomplished. Jade Star Lackey, were fortunate students have begun to look for visi- year, it is easy to question what the "Well, in some ways, I can see how enough to have the opportunity to ble changes. PERCENTAGE OF EDUCATIONAL comprehensive fee is allocated having a linear exam would make it view and examine thin sections of Vice President of. Finance Bob PROGRAM EXPEDITURES COVERED toward. Although students do not more valid, in that everyone takes the moon rocks. BY Students learned that Walton explained that improvements NET TUTDON & FEES REVENUE see exactly where the tuition money same exam," said Hughes. these rocks were retrieved by astro- to campus over the past five years is Board has a 'To some extent, it will probably help tip-Mt- otnt FY KCt going, the of Trustees nauts on' the Apollo 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 have been financed with money not clear-c- ut increase the validity, although it does " t 1fl.M1.IS6 image of how to improve and 17 missions through a NASA-sponsored received from the fees. Recent RMMfdi I 905.548 the school, and is working to benefit seem a little excessive," she said, "Just program. improvements such as Kauke Hall PufcfcSwtot t 1,320.888 students and make the school even changing the entire format, it's going to This program allows students the have been funded by tadwnicSuwort $ 5.7H927 alumni gifts and more prestigious. be a big change. . . . With changes, StoMSattM t 9.315.705 opportunity to study igneous rocks friends of the College, as well as serv- always to be that transi- MMmulSiMrt I 14,477.530 Instruction, research, public there's going from the moon. Students used micro- bonds the College made dividends on m3raM j 5.957,408 ice, academic support, student serv- tion period, so the results they are hop- scopes to identify ToM EductboiMl minerals. Lackey after they sold them two years ago. ices, institutional support and Net ing to get may not be what they really Program stressed the EiprndtuiM $ 17,025438 1 importance and rarity of In response to the gradual increase Grant Aid are all factored into the do get in the end." being able to compare moon rocks to over the past five years, Walton said, 2005-200- 8 total educational program expendi- Other changes, as outlined by The rocks found on earth. "The operating real- budget does not TuKtonftFtaa $ 28.730 tures for The College of Wooster. In Princeton Review, are that the test will ly get much increase each year due to 2006, this total was at $57,025,836. increase in time from 2.5 hours to over Otom TuWoa 1 Fm Rmm $ $2,506,521 the fact that the College grants more Net tuition and fees were only four hours, the number of days the test LOCAL hMIMaMlRMneWAM $ (24724.084) than 50 percent of tuition as finan- is will decrease m TWbofi 1 Fm Fttvm $ 31.784.4S7 $31,784,457, which meanV that the offered from about 300 Fire destroys home cial aid. This means that a six per- Educational Program Expenditures test dates to about 35 fixed test dates, Educate! Program cent increase actually turns out to be covered by Net Tuition and Fees and will include alterations and addi- EvrndfeNW Conrad by ' A local Walnut Creek fire decimated cash of three percent because of the IM Tirftoo I Fwi Rvm 85.7 Revenue was only 55.7 percent. tions to the analytical writing, quantita- a home on Monday, March 5. This fire financial aid to students. At three The College's increased compre- tive and verbal sections. was an extremely hazardous one percent operating budget growth, Information courtesy of the hensive fee is not an isolated case. The last day to sign up for the old because the firefighters discovered this means that after inflation Office of the Vice President Many other schools, both regionally GRE will" be July 31. After that, the ammunition stored in the garage. increases in faculty and com- staff for Business and and nationally, are increasing by first date for the new test will be Sept. Reports show that the homeowner and Finance. pensation high inflation in in-de- costs comparable rates. In today's current 10. For more pth information, called the police station around 4 p.m. and medical benefit energy costs, the noted that he is always more than climate, it seems that college stu- visit The Princeton Review Web site at and noted that the fire was coining operating resources for the College willing to talk to students aiiout the dents everywhere are experiencing http:www.princetonreview.comGR from a chimney connected to the adjusted for inflation stay flat, at finances of the College. In" past sticker shock. Echanges. wood-burni- ng furnace. The ammunition began to explode inside the garage when the heat swept over, the roof. Trustee Board discusses golf course, Gault Manor Although the house was destroyed, said Hales. the residents, who had lived there over The campus golf course was also a 30 years, weren't injured.. According matter of discussion at this weekend's to the American Red Cross, this house meetings. The College had been invit- fire has been the seventh of its kind ed to join the Wooster Country Club since Jan. 1 this year. and have full use of their golf course. The executive committee voted not to Chief defends party seek membership at this time, and not to bring the matter to the full board. The Wooster City Police Chief However, the future of the L.C. Boles Steve Thornton confirmed Golf Course was discussed, as well. Wednesday that he will send out a let- "There was a discussion about the ter to the City Council addressing his College's golf course ... but nothing disappointment concerning a recent terribly specific because no formal public forum, at which his retirement i action was taken. ... We expect some party was discussed. It became office-wide more formal action will be taken with knowledge that Thornton only respect to our golf at the invited select council members rather course June meeting of the board. than the entire council. But what there was, was geperal agreement that in all Thornton , made it clear that his likelihood the course will have be retirement party is not a city event, to closed at some time in but rather a personaheveht and that : the future because of the need for the planning is in the hands of his the land for family. expansion of our recreational facilities," said Hales. He added that the NATIONAL rCrvCie- 1- ' ) course would certainly continue to be J open this summer. ' ' ' ' "" - The Black Alumni Council Illegal college . v also met music .vjt-a-.i..K..i-- .- ,.... , ,..st this The Black Alumni weekend, on Saturday. The BAC is - Council met Saturday part of downloads- continue as the Trustee and Alumni weekend. The BAC a group of College alumni, dedicated, meets twice a year, in the spring and in the summer. Both R. The Recording Industry President Stanton Hales and according to their Web site, to future president Grant H. Cornwell "improving the Black Association of America has filed .05 spoke atjthe meeting (Photo by Katharine Tatum). experience at The College of percent of their lawsuits, concerning Wooster, enhancing Saturdays, and what happens is that a "It's looking at two budgets at any the large amounts of shared music over Jonah Comstock opportunities available to Blacks number of committees start meeting given time, the current budget and who the Internet, against students. Since News Editor attend The College of Wooster, on and fin- Thursday the committees projecting what it's going to end up at, both before late 2003, the RIAA has made it clear and after graduation and ish with the executive committee and then finally looking at the prelim- creating a vehicle for on-going com- to students that downloading music The College of Wooster Board of that meets at three on Friday after- inary budgets for the fall," said Hales. without paying for it is munication and interaction among illegal. Trustees met this past weekend for noon where a lot of the reports on The Buildings and Grounds com- Black Alumni." The RIAA has offered students dis- their annual March meeting. Topics of committee work come in. The decision mittee brought information on the counted rates for owed Various outreach initiatives for money for the discussion among the 42 board mem- at stake in the executive committee, of state of the Gault Manor project to bringing more black music they have downloaded in order bers included students to the the future of the L. C. course, is which things will be dis- the full board's attention. According College were discussed at the to keep lawsuits off the public record. Boles Golf Course and the new Gault meeting, cussed at the full board and . then Hales, to the board gave a final go-ahe-ad Even with this offer, which, unlike the Board meetings, was students continue Manor dormitory. reported on the following morning. to the project. open to all to download illegally and not to "The Board does students on campus. the great majority The full board doesn't meet until "It was to be started last summer Although Hales continued respond to letters sent to college of its work through said to serve committees," Saturday morning at nine." but the bids came administrators. in a little higher in an undiminished role as President President and Board member R. The Board focused much of its than we'd hoped and so it re-bi-d. Chairman Mitch was I at the weekend's events, including the Bainwol and Stanton Hales. attention on the traditional topics of think it's at the stage now where peo- BAC President Cary 1 1. Sherma believe that "The meeting, his successor, Grant H. meetings run essentially from admissions prospects and next yearns ple satisfied are with what's there, so Cornwell, was also in educating students about the theft will Thursday afternoon through lunch on attendance at budget. the building will begin this summer," help the problem and that, if neces- many of the meetings as an observer. sary, school administrators must take responsibility as educators for the ille- DST moves gal downloading actions by their stu- Women's studies program holds dents Fireside Chat over the college network. Andrew Vogel News Editor WORLD This year, Daylight Savings Time Passengerjet explodes begins on March 1 1, 2007 and ends on November 4, 2007. The Energy A passenger jet caught on fire Policy Act of 2005 extends Daylight around 7 a.m. on March 7 after over- Savings Time by four extra weeks shooting, the runway in Yogyakarta, this year. Indonesia. Not all 140 passengers on This change was made by govern- board survived. Health Ministry ment officials with an intention to. National Crisis Center Chief Rustam encourage energy savings. This addi- Pakaya reported a total of 23 deaths tional hour of daylight, which will including two Australian diplomats. occur for approximately an extra The plane was coming from Jakarta, month, is expected to decrease the n Indonesia and, according to the sur- usage of lights and home appliances. vivors, the plane hit a bank and culvert These two devices make up around a and plunged into a paddy field. quarter of a regular homeowner's 1 Following this unstable landing, the energy use. plane erupted into flames. It reported- This change is supposed to help ly had been inspected last month and during peak afternoon and evening had logged 34,f0 flight hours. hours. Some question, though, v whether the move's, effectiveness .LKU liriefs compiled by Missit litnder might he In of counteracted by extra honor International Women's Day, the women's studies program and Alexandra DeGrandihamp morning power use. sponsored a Fireside Ghat on Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. One of the main purposes Other reasons for this move of the meet-in-g was to discuss strategies of how to raise awareness of included the creation of day- women's global issues on extra campus. Desserts While we for trick-or-treat- and strive ers coffee were provided. excellence every light hours for dur- Attendees also drew for the chance to win week, we, too, fall short. Please send ing Halloween and for voters on "Sisterhood is Powerful" T-shi- rts (Photo by Brandon Buehler). your corrections to vtUe(a;.wuster.tdu. Election Day. 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atC-318- 7, E-mailcanbesenttotheeditorsatvoice- V 263-259- wooster.edu. Collegeof Wooster, Wooster, OH 44691 or by phone at (330) 8. that? I'm going to make global V 'if warming disappear...' Hollywood craves change Editorial cartoon by Andy Maloney. Send comments to amaloney09wooster.edu. Spoiled celebrity idols are not role models Student defends Coca-Col- a boycott I almost don't care. Just almost. Honestly, I hate celebrity awards shows. It's At the beginning of this year, sev unionists have called for an interna fund the janjaweed militias: This is just watching a bunch of wealthy people pat each other on the back for mak- eral student groups learned that tional boycott of Coca-Co- la products unacceptable. - ing even more money than they did the year before, and then leave in their there have been allegations against until they clean up their act. That is These allegations are true and can stretch limos to return to their 50-roo- m mansions on prime real estate in the Coca-Co- la Company that why we have joined this endeavor. be supported. We feel that these issues sunny Southern California. brought their human rights record In India, Coca-Co- la has an abysmal are iniortant and should be taken into I've disliked the Hollywood atmosphere for a long time, but recently I've into question. After careful research, environmental record. They have account when the College does busi- been more disturbed by it than usual. I'm disturbed main- it was found by given away toxic waste as fertilizer, ness with a company. After all, . . ly because these people are supposed to be st'tting exam- students.i mati which has been confirmed by the BBC Wooster has always supported the ples for society. Their heads and quotes are plastered on these allegations and by several British universities. idea that the College should foster billboards, the Internet, bumper stickers, televisions, Otne.seare, in fact, true They have depleted the water table, community. movies freaking everywhere. and it was decided which has led to farmers being unable One of the most important parts of Yet, virtually the only thing we see coming from that work must be to support themselves. Also, they pol- doing this is treating others in that Hollywood are drunken, drug abusing, sexually promiscu- done to remove luted the ground water by introduc- community with respect. As the world brianfrederico andrewporter ous, "more plastic than flesh" drama royalty. Coca-Co- la from ing harmful chemicals into the envi- becomes more interconnected through Being the news junkie that I am, I couldn't possibly miss the recent goings-o- n The College of Wooster campus. ronment. international trade, our community of the former Britney Spears. I say former because I truly believe that, Several student groups at the In India, Coca-Co- la sells an unsafe becomes much larger. after this little escapade, she has absolutely no chance of salvaging' her soiled College, including the Ice Cream product for human consumption. If We have to consider what sort of reputation. Socialists and Peace by Peace, are run- you were to buy a Coke in India, it policies we are supporting through our In the past month, she's been caught partying without underwear, publicly ning this campaign. could contain 20 to 30 percent more business transactions. Alsoevery year, intoxicated, shaving her head, going into and out of rehab through' the There are numerous reasons to pesticide than one would find in an Wooster holds a week-lon- g lecture revolving door and, most recently, smashing a photographer's SUV. And she's oppose Coca-Col- a: worker abuse in American or European bottle, accord- - series regarding sustainability. We can-- supposed to be the mother of two young children?! Who in their right mind Latin America, their not allow these would allow her near children? environmental record "Whnstpr has alwavs SlinnnrtpH trip irJpa that words to be empty. - Hollywood has churned out plenty of actors and musicians who have met in InHa anA tlmir J r TI.Qtpi. rVII,,,n m.irt their untimely ends experimenting with drugs and alcohol. Naturally, the refusal to abide by the College should foster community. One of act to support the media just loves to put these people on a pedestal and serve it to the trade sanctions against tne mOSt important DartS of doing this is Colombian work-- American public like candy who readily gobble it up. Sudan.Si man O pr nnn rmriv Our main complaint treating others ... with respect." Coca-Co- la from Coca-Co- la lies virtually, the, against our campus. , - rXtf' onlythjng.we see coming in their treatment of workers itching to the Center for. Sciencfc JinrJ the i I would also like to clear up some mis-

Coca-Co- la from Hollywood are drunken, drug abusing, Colombia. There, workers Environment. .,. , .'., conceptions hovering over the cam- - have been beaten, intimidated and Coca-Co- la has also continued to paign. When we use the phrase "Killer sexually promiscuous, 'more plastic, than flesh' killed, simply for attempting to sell to Sudan, despite the economic Coke," we do not mean that drinking a drama royalty." unionize bottling plants. Eight union sanctions that the United States has Coke will kill you. leaders of the Sindicato Nacional de placed pn the country. Coke has not While the beverage is unhealthy,, to Trabajadores de la Industria de stopped shipping the syrup to the claim that it would kill you is ludi- I see young men and women turn into walking billboards, advertising this Alimentos (SINALTRAINAL)i union bottling plants there, even though crous. We are opposed to this compa- band or that political statement, and I can't help but wonder just what is have been killed. These abuses are a the only things allowed in are prod- ny merely because of its human rights going through their heads. We've lost the ability to think for ourselves and replay of the abuses at Coca-Co- la ucts that relieve human suffering. practices. We call for all students to we've become slaves to whatever the Hollywood mentality says. plants in Guatemala in the 1970s and Sudan's largest export is gum arabic, boycott this beverage, and its sub- I'd like to also bring forth as evidence Paris Hilton and the recently 1980s. which is used to make soft drinks like sidiary brands, and pressure the deceased Anna Nicole Smith. The former hardly needs to be explained; in Coca-Co- la has to be told that these Coca-Col- a. College to remove it from our campus. fact, South Park did a fairly good job of nailing down her behavior. She's nar- actions must stop. The main reason Coke has continued to export this cissistic and spoiled; yet, somehow, has a massive following of young women that this campaign is being waged is product to Sudan and pay money Andrew is the prime minister of the Ice who want to behave just like her. because the workers themselves are directly to the Sudanese govern- Cream Socialists. He can be reached for calling for it. The SINALTRAINAL ment, which then trickles down to comment at aporter09wooster.edu. "How can these women prove to the country Polarization binds political thought and to the world that their accomplishments are My intention in this editorial is to I believe it has less to do with the lation, senseless dichotomies and praiseworthy when other women try so feverish- elaborate on two issues Nick Holt '08 reality of their positions as it does political affiliations are presented by raised in his previous editorial. In his the way they and other polarized polarizing candidates in their most self-righteo-us, ly to soil their accomplishments with their piece he criticized the way the pri- candidates talk about that reality. divisive form imaginable, conditions polarizes presidential Polarized candidates take marginal for membership in the is girls-gone-w- ild outlook on life?" mary system state. What candidates into the far-right and far-- or inconsequential differences within the regrettable consequence of this? left categories. their political ideology and make The vulgar, resentful "screw you"

Maybe it's a little too early to be criticizing Anna Nicole Smith, but being y"V ; First, I will pro-- I them into stark distinctions. lurks in the motivation behind every I free dead isn't really a get-out-of-jail-- pass. Strange combinations of anti- j pose a conception They create senseless dichotomies utterance and action. depressants eventually did her in; a similar experience killed her son, as well. . J J of what it means like "support our troops and love The lack of freedom that Holt Intense legal struggles are attempting to determine which of the seven men to be polarized, as freedom" on the Bush side and "the laments is a necessary condition of actually fathered her daughter. in, what it means war abroad begins at home" on the this political debate, which con- The most confusing aspect of this whole situation is that one of to be "far-lef- t" or Kerry side. strains expression to an accepted set

mikedoerr "far-righ- catch-phrase- Hollywood's screw-u- ps is always making headlines on CNN. t" in our In place of a real debate, polarized of polarized s. As they Last time I checked there was a global war on, AIDS is killing millions of political system. candidates provide us with a charade, are simplified, they ignore the com- people in Africa, ethnic tensions are devastating countries around the world Second, I will argue it is this con- one in which the offensiveness of plexity of the real issues. and the headline in the United States is that Britney shaved her head. There's ception of polarization that is con- every utterance has nothing to do As they are dichototnous, they something wrong here. straining independent thought. I with its truth, falsity or place within ignore the wide range of possible In this age of female empowerment, it boggles my mind that there are so contend that the lack of political any political agenda left, right or solutions that the ingenuity of many that would detract from the accomplishments of first female Speaker freedom on the humanity would House Nancy Pelosi, presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and Eileen national level is not of the todTscover Collins, the first female NASA shuttle pilot. How can these women prove to a symptom of our "The lack of freedom, which Holt laments, is a and the country and to the world that their accomplishments are praiseworthy political institu-- necessary condition of this political debate, which twy domi- - pn- - when other women try so feverishly to soil their accomplishments with their Hons like the . . na,e an" poison

self-righteo- girls-gone-w- ild is a prob-- us, outlook on life? maries; it constrains expression to an accepted set of polar- - the minds of ail lem of the political . i t a .t -- who engage in catch-phrase- s. As they are simplified,r they Brian is a Viewpoints editorfor the Voice, lie can be reached for comment at bfred-- debate that occurs ;zea )olitil.al Jourst, erico09wooster.edu. within them. irrnnrp thp cnmnlpxitv flip rpal ?iips" That discourse will 1 nf . .v,v.v.. What do we mean J never be freed to its " Have an opinion? Contact Viewpoints! when we say a full potential. Viewpoints is looking for additional editorialis'ts to express their debate is "polarized," or a candidate, moderate. In this essay I have proposed that "far-right- opinions about campus, national or global issues. Interested writers "far-lef- t" or "? We could try Every utterance is offensive the polarization of candidates has look at those candidates we called lK-cau.s-e it has little do - should contact the Viewpoints editors at bfrederico09wooster.edu to to with any- little to do with the actual political polarized, examine their political thing real or truthful at all, and is structures in our democracy, or acacioppo09wooster.edu. t views and derive our conclusions concerned solely with the manufac-- It is, in fact, a symptom of the way from that data. ture of sentiment. ' our leaders talk about politics on the The Voice welcomes letters to the editors The only problem is that an ade- What are the marks of this realm national level. Insofar as this polar- tliat Letters cannot exceed 350 words in length and must arrive to the quate examination into the actual of politics aims only at manu- ized debate is marked by an over- political positions of the candidates facturing sentiment? It is found to be simplified departure from reality, it Voice by 5 p.m. on the Monday before Friday publication. Holt identified as polarized, George dichotomous, oversimplified and is seriously constrained and neces- All letters must be signed and include contact information. In addi- Bush and John Kerry, would find intellectually insulting. As this sarily choking off free thought. Voice to edit and hold letters. tion, the reserves the right more similarities than differences. debate is about conjuring sentiment, Please send letters via e-m-ail to voiceviewx)intswooster.edu. So if it is not their actual political not the real problems of humanity, it Mike Doerr is a rrgtdar contributor to the

C-31- 87, anti-politic- Letters can alsobe sent by campus mail to The Hboster Voice, positions that make these candidates is inherently al. Voice. He can be reached for comment at WlarlWl, what Is It? In Its Inwvftt liniment f ttiahipu mtfnettrnmstnrd section editors: Friday, ' voice molly Lehman 4 March 9 Features gilj-ia-n helwig It's not always Cancun, Daytona Beach and sleeping in Two College groups use spring breakfor humanitarian efforts the stu- According to Sarah Haserodt "08, Joe Besi their more local work, classmates, dents will be the trip will begin with an intense 15 Voice Staff Administrative treated to a hours of travel. The group will land their by visit- Assistant Jimmy taste of New in Nairobi and start trip Each year, spring break gives stu- Kamonjoh from Orleans-styl- e ing Kibera, the largest impoverished dents the opportunity to get away the OISA, Health cuisine with a urban area in Africa. a full from Wooster for two short weeks. Promotion Coor- complimentary The trip also includes day on wild animal This year, some students may be dinator Beau safari, a visit to a medical wed- escaping from their various home- Dooley of the dinner ca- clinic, attendance at a Kenyan towns, as well. Longbrake Stu- tered by the ding and an experience with a youth Some will be traipsing to Cancun dent Wellness French Quarter AIDS project. Maasai Mara, for a jump-start on I.S. Monday. Center and Julie Suites Hotel. When visiting' Others will be settling into Todd '07 will be The next day, Haserodt mentioned, the group will be strangers' basements in Ithaca, N.Y. acting as diaper- -, the students eating at a place called "Carnivore for The College of Wooster ones for the trip. will get one day Restaurant" and dining on zebra and Symphonic Band tour. The group will off from their crocodile. from the The student-athlet- es involved in depart for New volunteer work Aside the sightseeing, core spring sports are heading south and Orleans tomorrow to explore the service work will be done in some seniors, well, aren't heading morning at 5 a.m. city before Kakamega, where McConnell has set

16-ho- Foundation clean anywhere. for;, the ur returning to up the Marigoli to Instead of all these options, two trek south. Wooster. the local water supply. groups of students have decided to The trip will Meanwhile, The group will install fences and give up any expected luxury and last a week, from IS people will filters around the local streams to entertainment in favor of volunteer March 10 - 18. be experiencing protect and decontaminate the water work in New Orleans and Kenya. ' The group will Kenyan culture as it flows from Lake Victoria into Both of these unconventional trips be volunteering and poverty on the village. are primarily financed by the College tli rough the Loui- the other side of The crew will return to Wooster and other outside sources, requiring siana United the globe. after two weeks in Kenya. little funding from the students. Methodist Re- Four College The 30 students may be returning Thirty students will be heading out covery Ministry, students will to campus with the rest of the student on these globe-trotti- ng mission trips who will put them join several fac- ibody, but they will have a few different later this weekend. to work cleaning ulty members: spring break stories to tell.

- The trip to New Orleans will be up and gutting Director of the . The groups are traveling to exotic hosting 26 students for a week of damaged build- Learning Center locations, but are not expecting expe- housing rehabilitation in the wake of ings in. hard-h- it Pam Rose, riences similar to their vacationing Hurricane Katrina. ' neighborhoods Associate Pro- classmates. Among the several sponsoring that still need fessor of Anth- The participating students may also

alf groups on campus, the Office of the help, even a year-and-a-h- David have more trouble readjusting to Illustration by Julia V. Hendrickson. ropology International Students Association is after McConnell, his Lowry food after eating crocodile the main organizer; the trip was Hurricane Katrina. painting the interior of damaged daughter and five members of the burgers and Cajun-styl- e rice, while planned to give international students Their work may also include houses. Wooster Rotary Club, who are funding their friends spent two weeks with the same chance to leave Wooster as installing drywall and insulation and Following their week of volunteer the trip alongside the College. mozzarella sticks and margaritas. Wooster Opposing the War wants to educate the public Cord Briggs war, which he said will undoubtedly a trap that such a diverse and intelli- define our times. gent student body as Wooster's need Voice Staff "It's more complex than just saying not fall into. W.O.W attests to the real we are at war," Leblanc said, noting power and influence of grassroots The United States is at war, but it that it was because of this complexity political organizations. ly is easy to forget exactly what "war-real- that education is necessary. The group has been able to height- 4 means. In spite of how far removed Iraq en awareness about the Iraq war both This is the challenge, of the commu- may seem, it's very relevant and at the College and in the community US..: nity"' 'g7c&: Woosfer' Opposing the "does concern us," he said. through events such as faculty forums War'(W.O.W:j. " The war in Iraq has changed the on Iraq, held both on campus and in 1TR00P5 Within this group are concerned way that the United States is perceived downtown Wooster. citizens taking a stand, making their in the world. The group is also involved in KILLED IN m opinion known and taking calculated . Leblanc believes many nations had protests, vigils and education cam- I children action. their worst suspicions about the paigns. W.O.W. is comprised of College fac- United States confirmed by the Bush However, .according to the group, ulty and students as well as local Administration's unilateral invasion there is still much work to be done.

i minim ' i members of the Wooster community. of Iraq. W.O.W. believes that their work ' t CC.NlitS... The smallest contingent within this Leblanc, however, is not interested starts in your conscience. group is that of the students. In fact, in Bush-bashin- g. The group is interested in asking only two students both first-years He said that he understood Bush's some difficult questions: How do you are actively involved in this impor- motives for invading in Iraq and simply feel about the war? What do such tant group. disagrees with the methods that the views mean? What is our responsibili- "It's rdugh, but we've got to keep at president employed in that invasion. ty as American citizens? it," said group member Ryan Leblanc "We need to fix the problem over W.O.W. meets every second Monday '10 of his and other W.O.W. members' there, not just pull out," he said. of the month in Lowry Pit at 7 p.m. efforts to spread awareness about the ' Above all, W.O.W. is a group dedi- They are working on several new Iraq war. cated to educating Wooster as a projects, including the Eyes Wide Leblanc was disappointed, he said, whole and encouraging its citizens to Open campaign. about the low levels of knowledge and take positive steps toward realizing a This project involves covering concern on the campus. solution. downtown Wooster with shoes to Leblanc said that W.O.W. is not Some may feel that political action symbolize both the casualties of about angry, raucous protests. in Wooster, Ohio is pointless because American troops and Iraqi civilians. ILL Instead, those in this group aim to of the small size of the town. Everyone is encouraged to attend Photo by Katharine Tatum. spread information and facts, in hopes According to W.O.W, however, this and educate themselves on this impor- of getting students to care about the sentiment contributes to apathy and is tant issue.

Vacation ideas from the Love Doctors Football isn't a boys-onl- y sport

Dear Hair, You just need to tell him, "All that This is not normal; but it's not matters is that you treat me right weird, either. and give me all the things I need that What is the real problem here? money can't buy." 1 .t',-- We suspect you're just insecure Wait. We almost answered this about the implications of loving question.

". ..' those silky smooth legs. Get a real problem! i . If you want to date someone with - 1 Dr. Prince Dr. hairy legs, call Celine Dion at exten- Dear Drs. Tenderheart and . S ' n Danger Zachary sion S643. Danger Prince, My lover likes to bring food into Prince Tenderheart Dear Drs. Tenderheart and the bedroom and it makes me Danger Prince, . really uncomfortable. I hate u Dear Drs. Tenderheart and My new boyfriend is always lav- crumbs in the bed! Danger Prince, ishing gifts and lots of attention I'm wondering if I'm being too Where's a romantic vacation upon me. old-fashion- ed about this. spot for spring break? Frequently, however, these gifts Should I just give it a try in Road Trip Randy are expensive, and I know he's not order to make my significant exactly wealthy. other happy? Dear Randy, I'm not used to all this attention No Soup For You Obviously, anywhere south of the and I can't help but feel that it's all border. Or Paris, but that's so cliche. just little too much. Dear Soupy, Really, the scenery hardly matters I'm just Jenny from the Block. Let's face it: in this crazy, sexually in love. if you're My love don't cost a thing. liberated modern world, Bon-Bo- ns Jennifer Lopez-wanna- be and bouillons in the boudoir are Dear Drs. Tenderheart and common. Amanda Artman '10 runs for a touchdown during the Danger Prince, Dear Jenny, Even so, that doesn't mean you Powderpuff Football Tournament on Sunday, March 4. My boyfriend has begun shaving Have you talked to him about your have to give up your values. The tournament, sponsored by Late Night Activities, gave the hair on his legs. feelings? No one enjoys sleeping among to I'm not really sure what to think As long as you've told him how crumbs in the sheets. girls a chance play the traditionally male sport. Six of it. Is this normal? you feel and he's not expecting any- Be honest with your significant teams competed in the event, which was held on the prac- What can be done about it? thing in return, then you should be other and give him an ultimatum: it's tice fields near Wagner Hall (Photo by Katharine Tatum). No Hair Down There in the clear. me or the cookies! Section Editor: V Voice Friday, Justine McCullough Arts March 9 5

DJ-turned-U- Brit .S. success rejects hit factory Caitlin Gillette MTV rotation. mother Alison Owen, who has pro- "no." The chorus includes, "Yeah, I Voice Staff This London native is no ordinary duced such films as "Shawn of the see you cry and it makes me dose songbird, and her CD has earned Dead" and "Elizabeth." smile...." Daily of

British singersongwriter dude-dissi- Lily rave reviews from critics who hail her Upon first signing with a record Other ng tunes include Allen has recently exploded in the as "cheeky and full of personality." label, Allen resisted manufacturing the feisty "Knock, 'Em Out," about United States, celeb gossip with the debut of her She comes from a long line of songs in a "hit factory," as she called unwanted advances at a pub, in which first album "Alright, Still," and her entertainers, including her comed- it. Instead, she uploaded her self--, Allen sings, "Just ge;t out my face, video "Smile"' has been on constant ianactor father Keith Allen and her produced music on MySpace, where just leave me alone, and no you can't incites feud her songs caught the attention of have my number 'cause I lost my British radio stations and the popu- phone." I've started a war of the sections.

lar English music magazine NME. There is also the ode to ex-boyfriends It was bound to happen. It was only Part of what makes Allen such a entitled "Not Big." (No a matter of time before the Warhol-esqu- e cof-lid- success is her variety of genres, explanation needed.) "plastic" world of page six ed

including pop, ska and reggae. She's Though Allen is a girl-power head-o- n with the nationalist not just your average singersong- singer with an attitude, she has guy political agenda of Brian Frederico's writer with an acoustic guitar and a appeal, too. side of tiie paper. handful of songs about unrequited Other songs include her first UK It's fascinating, peally. Cheerful love. A former DJ, Allen has a hand single "LDN," an ode to London that reviews of second-rat- e (but, might I in producing all the background describes observing people during a add, sexy) musi-- beats to her funky and fresh songs, bike ride through the city. cians and ambi- sampling from Professor Longhair "Everything's Just Wonderful" tious, yet inade- and The Soul Brothers. Additionally, uses a tinge of elevator music to quate fashion

she writes her own lyrics, which comment on society's expectations of spreads (a poor . include a variety of negative jabs at thin women, the government's limi- attempt to inspire former boyfriends. on credit and Vogue to offer me tations being broke. juMinomccullough The content of Allen's songs stem "Alfie" is Allen's reference to her - - a job) are pieced from her childhood, which was most- brother's dependency on smoking together right next to two editors IK ly spent getting into trouble and illegal substances. who are more concerned about the mouthing off to her schoolmates and . Aen originally signed to Regal accuracy of labeling the Iraq conflict ' authorities. Records, a division of Parlophone-EM- I, a civil war than whether or not Allen had a hard time adjusting to in the United Kingdom, but they've eaten dinner. the various schools she attended, and was recently signed to Capitol here in When news of Anna Nicole eventually dropped out when she the States over the summer of 2006. Smith's untimely death was not con- realized her creative ,needs were not Overall, this is a fun album to lis- fined to tabloids and celebrity gossip X being met. However, her songs still ten to. Only about 40 minutes long, blogs, the political-minde- d who reflect the demanded "real" news were flabber- is ! sort of "screw you" nature it's perfect to turn on while getting that she had in school. ready for a party or just cruising gasted, then furious. Apparently, con- 1 Allen's debut single "Smile" is an around in the car. stant CNN coverage of the death of a upbeat song about a cheating ex-boyfriend In a world of Britney Spears and major public figure was unsuitable for who wants her back, but Christina Aguilera, Lily Allen was the American community in a time of Graphic illustration by Eric Richardson. she has the satisfaction of saying sent to kick some ass. the ever-loomi- ng situation in Iraq and the upcoming presidential election. If I could adequately describe my frustration with the disturbing images of war and corruption that Firstlyears share Year One the media presents to the informed public, I certainly would. However,

Year One, a selective magazine exhibiting the artwork and writing of first-year Wooster students, is now available online. let's just generalize my sentiments into an attitude that has become Maureen Hochman never before submitted work to a cre- increasingly hopeless and, even more Voice Staff ative publication. Year One alarming, apathetic. "Thisjearjs magazine is absolutely contributors For the sake of my own sanity, I The 15th edition of Tear One, amazing! I was blown away at the need Anna Nicole Smith and the Wooster's literary magazine show- amount of talent captured in this ridiculous and inappropriate yet casing the artwork and writing of year's edition of Tear One," he said. art submissions first-year summer reading entertainingly hilarious antics of first-ye-ar students, is now available Ginny Kincaid '10, who has sub- essays Lindsay Lohan in my life. Lohan, who online. mitted her lit--er- ary attended pole dancing classes as poetry to high school's Nathan Comstock . Chief Editor Lani Varga, intern at magazine, commented on' the training for a film role, and Mary-Ka- te the Writing Center, led a selected variety of writing styles. Gillian Daniels lindsay BRAINARD and Ashley Olsen, whose cloth- of six Center employ- "I like the works ing or shall I say costumes is staff Writing really range of Eric Daniels-Howe- ll alexandra ees who were charged with the task that are included, from poetry, to cute with a degree of clownish of choosing which pieces to include. prose, to photography," she said. Sarah Harbottle DeGRANDCHAMP absurdity, make my daily dose of This edition's published winners Since Tear One is only available on- Grace Hansen david FLANNELLY pleasure reading far more interesting. were chosen from numerous submis- line, there is some concern that fewer chantal KOECHLI Following the lives of women my sions. The winners will each receive people will see or read it. Alexander Jue age who lead vastly glamorous lives is cash prizes at an open-m- ic night held "Who knows, though. Maybe more Ginny Kincaid logan LaBERGE an entertaining escape from my own in their honor after spring break. people will read it in this form," Alexander Briggs katherine LONG ordinary existence. In addition to creative works, Tear Kincaid pointed out. Doug Clifton, editor of The One also features the top-1-0 winning "I hope that the Wooster Melissa Morgenstern sara PIERCE Cleveland Plain Dealer, recently visit- essays from the first-year summer ty is as excited as I am about this Jeanne Simons ryan STORY ed the College and gave' a speech stu- about journalism. He reading assignment, Azar Nafisi's incredible showcase of talented STUCKEY contemporary "Reading Lolita in Tehran." dents," Jue added. Katharine Tatum andrew touched upon our nation's obsession Alex Jue '10, whose photographs of Tear One can be found online at Rebecca Volzer lauraWEST with Hollywood, equating stories Mont Saint Michel and the Sacre-Coe- ur http: www.wooster.edu writingce about popular movie stars to a sweet are featured in Tear One, has nteryearone. dessert. Metaphorically, we need a well-balanced diet of dairy, fiber, carbohy- Exhibit portrays Earth through photography drates and protein, but we also need something to look forward to after choking down the Brussels sprouts. "Global Anxieties" to open in EbertArt Center We read the news, we inform ourselves of the atrocities happening Gillian Daniels which provides a critical look at allow the viewer to reassess the land- uses his skills at photo manipulation around the globe, and school our- Earth, the environment and other scape. Keever, on the other hand, for pictures taken in the outside selves on the important, though Voice Staff worries involving the current state creates imaginary, miniature land- world. sometimes boring, issues. Then we An art exhibit that is certain to of the planet. This exhibit isn't just scapes, constructed with various Essayist Dana Self compliments open Us Weekly for dessert. draw the attention of art lovers and about displaying pictures that materials and photographed inside of the collection by describing it as an A delectable piece of chocolate cake environmental attempt to redress or a slice of peach pie a la mode is just enthusiasts alike those environmen- what we need at the end of a meal. will premiere at the tal problems Mary-Ka- te Olsen is my mint choco- Ebert Art Center through fantasy con- late chip ice cream. Patrick Dempsey, on Wednesday, structions, documen- well, he can be any dessert he wants March 27. tary modes and to be. Even Britney Sears' recent Part of the reconstructed, oth- downfall is the Devil's Food cake that, Spring 2007 Global erworldly land- no matter the caloric count, I can't Climate Change scapes." stop shoving in my mouth. symposium, "Global An opening recep- All pros and cons considered, I cer- Anxieties: Nine tion with featured tainly appreciate my own anonymity Perspectives on a speaker and artist because it enables me to lead a peace- Changing Planet" Kella will be held fully private life that is arguably bet- will feature photo- from 6 to 8 p.m. on ter, in the long run, thaji Gwen graphs of land- March 28. Stefani's over-expos- ed experiences the camera-lade- n I scapes, animals and In the Sussel with paparazzi. other globally Gallery, the exhibi- like the fact that incriminating or themed topics in the y y tion events include a embarrassing photos of myself can de-tagg- be ed Burton D. Morgan student round table simply on FacclHMk... and Sussel from 7 to 8 pm on though Gwen's global travels, hot Galleries. Wednesday, April 4, music career and incredible sense of Available for and a performance style that can be satiated by any by the Wooster designer of her choice are all viewing is work in "Global Anxieties: Nine Perspectives on a Changing Planet" will premiere Ebert on and from artists such as Chorus from 7 to 8 extremely exciting enticing. March 28 will on display until May 13. The exhibit will show works of 1 over-exposu- re Richard Barnes, Wednesday, and be p.m. on hursuay, Criticize the of celebrities in the media as wish, Noriko Furunishi, nine photographers, including this image by Richard Barnes (Photo courtesy Richard April 12. you Anthony Goicolea, BarnesHosfelt Gallery) A final lecture by but keep in mind that you're the health Leave Kim Keever, David Maisel, a San nut of journalism. my

100-gall- on Francisco-base- alone. Maisel, Luis Mallo, James Welling, involve documentary subjects, how- a tank, which will allow a d artist, will take sweet tooth Wenders and Lofi Kella. ever. It concerns artistic vision and re-evalua- tion of the concept of tra- place, on Wednesday, April 18 in Wim Justine is Arts editorfor the Voice, and Environmental Analysis and illusion as well. For example, ditional landscape photography. In a Room 233 of Ebert Art Center. The aspires to Hi the life the rich, self-portr- of famous Action Grant from the Henry Luce Furunishi's pictures of vast terrain departure from his earlier ait The exhibit will be on display and irresponsive. She can be reached for funds "Global Anxieties," are digitally altered and distorted to work, Anthony Goicolea now through May 13. Foundation comment at jnuaillougkfoii,iistcr.edu. Friday, SECTION EDITORS: March 9 Voice CHRIS SWEENEY 6 ports NICHOLAS HOLT Women's Tennis loses season opener Five track team members

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0-- 0) him a seventh The College of Wooster (0-- 1, Bryan Story 20 feet, one inch gave women's tennis team fell in their sea- place finish in that event. Voice Staff son opener at home to Div. II neigh- Rick Drushall '07 came in third launch of 47 bor Ashland University (6-- 9) on Three men and two women from place with his shot put all-confer- March 1. The College of Wooster's indoor feet, 8.5 inches, also good for the ence

All-NC- The Scots' limited experience came track and field teams earned AC team. in through as their two returning play- honors for their combined The Scots had a great showing ers earned the Scots their only points efforts at the conference champi- the 55-me- ter Hurdles with Bryan "09 and of the day in a 7-- 2 rout. onships last weekend. Albani "10, Dierre Taylor Wooster was mismatched against a Ali Drushal '09 led the group, giv- Matt Jensen '08 all finishing within first-pla- a second of team with more experience as vell as ing Wooster its only individual ce thirteen hundredths of the ability to give out scholarships. finish with her pole vault of 10 each other. "It was a tough match to play feet, eight inches. Their times were good for third because the majority of those stu- Drushal was followed by Sarah (8.07), fourth (8.12) and eighth

nine-fo- Albani's third dents were on scholarship," said ... Wiswell '10 whose ot vault (8.20), respectively. Captain Joanna Tysko '07. gave her third place and earned her a place made him the fifth Wooster

all-conference all-confere- The Scots' highlight of the day spot on the nce team. participant to earn a spot on the was Tysko's '07 6-- 4, 6-- 4 victory in Kayla Miller "09 gave an impres- team.

all-NC- first singles. The victory improved sive performance, barely missing AC Also scoring for the men was Tysko;s career record at first singles honors, but scoring in three Averell Gatton '09 with his 5 foot, 8

41-2- 6. A for to She currently sits just two A events with a fourth in the triple inch high jump, good enough victories behind Liz Richards '93 v jump (34 feet, 10.25 inches) and seven- eighth place. who had a total of 43 wins in first th-place finishes in both the high As a team the men placed fifth out singles. '.- - jump (four feet, 10 inches) and the of 10 teams with a total of 43 points. With any luck Tysko will have I long jump (15 feet, 3 12 inches). They trailed Allegheny College moved past Richards into second Following her in the high jump . (159), Ohio "Wesleyan University place in Wooster's history by the Wabash College (100.50) and --nilHII- III) were teammates Natalee Noche '09 (114), u.. - MITIII I" 0 Ill time spring break ends. and Baker '08, both with Denison University (75.50), and Joanna Tysko '07 was one of few bright spots for the Scots this Ashley At the other end of the lineup, jumps of four feet, eight inches. barely edged Kenyon College with 42 week in 7-- 2 to Ashland Sarah Suddendorf '07 won at No. 6 a loss University (Photo courtesy OPI). They finished eighth and ninth, and Wittenberg University, who tal- ' hard-earned 7-- 5, 6-- sided ' singles with a 3 defeats. The team of Tysko and five matches by taking on Heidelberg respectively. lied up 39. . victory. Lauber lost 8-- 2. The tandems of College (l-- l) on March 16. Wooster Rounding out the scorers for the The women finished seventh of Most of the Scots struggled in HartBauer. (8-- 2) and Suddendorf will also face Shepherd University lady Scots were Ashley Zervos '07 nine teams with 37 points, as Ohio

their first college matches. There Rankin (8-- 1) lost in second and third (0-0- ), Carleton College (4-0- ), St. with a seventh place finish in the Wesleyan dominated the meet with were encouraging signs, however, as doubles, respectively. Lawrence University (3-- 1) and 5000-met- er run with a time of 19:07, 183 points, followed by Allegheny Elissa Lauber (3-- 6, 3-- 6) was compet- The Scots will not compete again Principia College (1-- 1) on the trip. and Katie Dale '09 whose 34 foot, 0.5 (112), Oberlin (106), Denison (60), itive in second singles and. Erin until their annual spring break trip The series of five matches should inch shot put toss was good for Wittenberg (58) and Earlham Bauer forced her opponent to earn to Hilton Head, S.C. give the Scots the experience they eighth place. College (49). the 2-- 6, 4--6 victory in fifth singles. Despite the score of the Ashland desperately need for when they enter On the men's side, Tristan Jordan The Wooster track and field teams The middle singles spots struggled match, the Scots still found positives conference play. '08 turned out a great performance can now look forward to their out- as Brenna Hart '10 (6-- 1, 6-- 1) and in the loss. Wooster opens its conference with a triple jump of 44 feet, four door season, which begins with the Kimee Rankin '07 (6-- 0, 6-- 0) fell in "We played very well for this time schedule when they host Oberlin 1 2 inches, good for second place and Coastal Carolina Invitational over

all-NC- the third and fourth spots, respec- of the season and we look forward to College on April 4 at '4:30 p.m. AC honors' His long jump of spring break. tively. having a good spring trip," said Doubles play did not go much bet-1- er Tysko. for Wooster as they suffered lop- - The Scots will begin their set of Men's tennis blanks Ohio Wesleyan for' hot underestimating Ohio OJliKBiMRE Wesleyan. "I would say that everyone just ; took care of business, didn't play down to their opponents," said Bracket pooling 101 Morrison. "No one had a match that Gt really stretched them because we did In light of March Madness, I felt it fails, go with the better mascot. a good job not letting Ohio Wesleyan

was time for me to share my knowl- Number six: shed , your ties. This into any match." edge of the art of bracket pooling to happened to me last year: I foolishly The bottom two singles spots fea- help those less fortunate win theirs. picked' Ohio State to get to the Final tured Scots in their'first matches of Here are Chris Sweeney's 10 guide- Four when I knew that Georgetown the season. Both performed lines to filling out your bracket. Some had a better team, (even though they admirably as Jeremy Dominik '09

be 6-- 6-- may blatantly obvious; others, not were a seven seed). Unfortunately I won 0, 1 in his first match from so much. was right, and Georgetown beat Ohio l.-- i : the five spot, while Chris Collen '09 If you are in the State in the second round. All you rolled (6-- 0, 6-- 1) in his first match of Voice Bracket Pool: Michigan State, Illinois or even the season at No. 6 singles. stop reading now. Louisville fans don't let your hearts A . Morrison was very happy with the Number one: be your downfall. If you want the younger player's performances. Xj never pick a 16 cash, put your allegiance on the back "It was nice to see the guys who ee burner if chrissweeney riusl ' necessary. haven't played much singles play so don t care if you re Number seven: beware the mid-majors. solidly and with as maturity as they an alum (which nobody currently Watch out for teams from mid-maj- or U did," said Morrison. "It's easy to attending Wooster should be) or your conferences, because (last year come out rushed and nervous in your parents are alums. Never, in the 88 one especially) they can hang with the big first varsity matches, but Jeremy and vs. 16 games has a 16 beaten a one. boys. The Missouri Valley Conference Chris played their games and both ' Furthermore, 15 seeds are only 4-- 84 comes to mind, with Wichita State, won handily." against No. 2 seeds. So here is the but I was always a fan of the Horizon The Scots also breezed through' golden rule: advance all and V ones twos League, with Butler. When you see doubles play. Ted Hickey '08 and Sam to the second round. these teams, think carefully before Hickey '09 breezed through their

Number two: have all No. 1 8-- never picking against them. first doubles match up 2. In second seeds in the Final Four. This has never Number eight: do not pick the Ivy Head Coach Hayden Schilling has led the Scots to an early doubles, Grant D'Augustine "08 and happened either. So there is going to League champion, no matter what 2-- 0 record in conference play. The Scots will be tested over Pat Grab '09 played well, prevailing 1 be at least one No. seed who falls seed is. 8-- their The Ivy League might break as they head to Hilton Head, SC (Photo courtesy OPI). 1. Dan Flezar '07 and Ebbitts com- short of the Four. I Final usually fair well in the NCAA Debate pleted the sweep with an 8-- 1 win in advance all my top seeds to the Sweet Tournament, but not basketball. ' face Nick ready to some tough teams in third doubles. 16. Last Holt year, none of the top seeds Number nine: take chances in the Hilton Head." The Scots should not have as easy made Sports Editor 0 it to the Final Four. first round. You need to take chances The Scots won every singles match of a time with their next opponents Number three: have two members in the first round. There is always an The Scots men's tennis team easily in straight sets. Wooster used as they take their annual trip to from the same conference in the Final off-the-w- all upset that nobody sees rebounded from a frustrating loss to the match against the overmatched Hilton Head, S C.

(1999-2006- less-experien- Four. For the ), (0-- 0-- ced last eight years coming. Two years ago it was Chicago University on Feb. 17 by Bishops 3, 1) to give some Wooster will take on Roger two members of a major con- Vermont over it conference-fo- Syracuse, last year demolishing e Ohio players a chance to play. Williams University (0-3- ), Hobart

ference (Big 10, ACC, Big 12, Big East was Northwestern Iowa. 9-- 2-- 1, 2-- (2-2- State over Wesleyan 0 last Wednesday. Morrison improved to 0 in College ), Hope College (l-l- ),

or SEC) have made it to the Final You can afford a few in 6-- 3, 6-- to take chances The win puts the Scots in excellent first singles with a 0 decision. Carleton College (7-0- ), St. Lawrence Four. Last year it was the SEC with the first round as cal- as long they are position heading into spring break, Brian Ebbitts '07 was also dominant University (2-- 1) and Messiah

Louisiana State and Florida. culated 2-- 2-- - (o-O- risks against high seeds who as the Scots improved to 1 and 0 for the Scots in second singles win- College ). The Scots appear to be

This keep on the will fall in 6-- 4, 6-- year your eye Big the Sweet 16 anyway. in the NCAC. ning his match 0. looking forward to the challenge. 12 (Texas, Texas A&M or Kansas) and NuiiiIht 10: beware of over-seeded According to captain Will In the No. 3 .spot, Dave Albrechta "Hilton Head should be a lot of the Pac 10 under-seeded (UCLA, Washington State and teams. Just because Morrison '07, the victory will be key '08 was nearly perfect as he blanked, fun, as it always is, but very taxing.

or Oregon) to two members into a is seeded 6-- 0, 6-- get team number two doesn't for the team as they head into the his opponent 0. Ted Hickey '08 It seems every year we play a

the Final Four. I also like 6-- 6-- Georgetown mean it necessarily deserves it. Two Hilton Head series over spring break. won 0, 3 in what looks to be his tougher schedule, and this year will and Pittsburgh of the Big East, years ago Washington was a one seed "It definitely felt good to get back last match of the season after he be no different," said Morrison. depending on their draw. , while Louisville was a four. Louisville to winning after losing to University chose to leave the team later on in "Schools like Hope, Hobart, and Number four: there is always a 5-- 12 in five week.- - was ranked the top and of Chicago," he said. "Confidence is the Carleton will tell us where we are as upset. What's a 5-- 12 upset? It is when .Washington was not even a top-1-0 so important, especially as we get Morrison was proud of the Scots a team." the No. 12 seed beats the No. 5 seed. team. Seedings can le deceiving, so it's This always happens, so keep an eye best to look at the final polls to get an out for a few 12 seeds with five idea wimpy of where they were ranked. 2006-200- 7 SURVIVOR SUPPORT SYSTEM seeds. Last year, Syracuse was a five Most importantly: do not listen to A group of faculty and staff are available to confidentially assist survivors of, or those who know survivors of, sexual assault. seed who won the Big East. But to win pcoplo who think they know what they ' For assistance please contact: the Big East, they had to play four are talking about (like myself). Bracket games in a row and were wied out pooling is 80 percent luck anyway. Nancy Anderson Longbrake Ext. 8319

haj-pene- Mary Bader Kauke come tournament time. What d? The odds of picking a perfect bracket 005 Ext. 8357 Shirley IIuston-Findl- ey 118 Syracuse fell to Texas A&M in are one in a quadrillion. So just go for Wishart Ext. 2543 Dianna Rhyan Hie Lilly House Ext. 2301 round one. what you feel and hope the chips fall Carroll Meyer Westminster Church Ext. 2208 NuiiiIkt five: pick teams based on your way. mascots. Why do so many women who Students may also call the College counselorsmedical staff at Ext. 2319 or a don't follow. win sprts bracket pools? Chris "Holt takes me to Cavs vs. Lakers Campus Minister at Ext. 2602. To report an assault, contact the Wooster City Because they pick teams based on and I still don't exen write about it" Police at 91 1 (emergencies) or (330) 264-333- 3, or Campus Security at Ext. 2390. hwsrots. fitTKMisly, prnphs they've fig Sweeney is sports alitor for the Voice, For information, please weeesst http:www.VttKMter.e4upolkie. The Wooster Voice Friday, March 9, 2007 7 Scot men keep season alive with wins in NCAA tournament Sweet 16 however, ignited the Scots with a got going, mounting an 18-- 7 run to Vandervaart and Fulk each posted a Conference runner up John Carroll three-pointer and eventually pushed push their lead to 66-- 3. Wooster hit solid outing off the bench, University (21-9- ). The Blue Streaks the lead to 18-1- 0. cruise control and waltzed over the Vandervaart with nine points and four are No. 25 in the latest D3hoops.com continued from p. 1 The Pioneers kept the game close, visiting Pioneers for the remainder of boards and Fulk with seven points national poll. ' Vandervaart led ' the Scots with 18 cutting the lead down to seven at 24-1- 7. the game. and four rebounds, respectively. "We just have to keep doing what points, followed by James Cooper '08 But Wooster refused to let them Cooper and Port led the Scots in Wooster dominated Transylvania we're doing and emphasize defense 1 with 1 and Will with 10. Port and back into the game, - -- nn tliA Knarrle and teamwork," said Head Coach Vandervaart paced the team in as they extended "One thing that doesn't need to be emphasized is 2s and shot dose Steve Moore. "One thing that doesn't rebounds with eight and seven, their lead, thanks to to 60 percent from need to be emphasized is that these respectively. that these players nave a tremendoilS desire tO (59-6- ) have desire to Vandervaart and . . . . tne a"d players a tremendous Wooster shot out the lights, out-shooting Cooper, who keep this going, especially the seniors." 56 percent from keep this going, especially the seniors. Centre three-poi- 55 percent to 38 per- accounted for four nt range, They do not want their season to end cent from the field and 53 percent to points each on the STEVE M00RE The Pioneers only this weekend or the next," three-poi- 35 percent from nt range. ensuing 8-- 1 run. Head Basketball Coach shot 41 percent The winner of Wooster John '' " To : get to the second round, Wooster went into . . '. from the field and Carroll plays the winner of the State

Wooster had 48-2- to avenge last year's the locker room up 7, ending the scoring with 21 and Irrespectively. 32 percent from behind the three-half University of New York at Brockport tournament loss to Transylvania. The on a 24-1- 0 run. Brandon Johnson '09 followed with point line. (25--5) and host team St. John Fisher

two teams were deadlocked at 10-1- 0, Once again, the Scots finished off 17. Will and Johnson shared the team Tonight at 6 p.m. in Rochester N.Y., College (24--5) for a bid to the Div. Ill five minutes into the contest. Port, their opponent before the second half high in rebounds with six each. Wooster faces off with Ohio Athletic Final Four tomorrow at 7 p.m. An idiot's guide to the NCAA Division III Sectionals Sports Editors Chris Sweeney anc( Nick Holt go through each sectional and break down each team for the upcoming Div. Ill sectional tournaments that begin tonight and continue tomorrow.

The College of Wooster (27-- 3) traveled to Rochester, N.Y. on Saturday to compete in the Div. Ill The UW-Steve- ns Point bracket contains several dangerous teams, including three top-1- 0 teams.

UW-Steve- three-of-fou- r, sectional tournament hosted by St. John Fisher College (24-5- ). Wooster is joined by North East Ohio ns Point, who won the tournament in 2004 and 2005, looks poised to go but

rival John Carroll University (21-- 9) and the State University of New York at Brockport (25-5- ), anoth- the other teams are waiting to surprise them.

New UW-Steve- er York school. ns Point (26--2) is stacked, and is currently ranked No. 1 by D3hoops.com, receiving all

Wooster is the highest ranked of the four teams, sitting at No. 2 in the D3hoops.com national top but one first-place vote. The Pointers are looking for their third-straight National title. UW-Steve- ns

25. The Scots are paced by NCAC Player of the Year Tom Port '07, who has started in every game for Point rides into the semifinals on a 12-game tournament-winnin- g streak during which they've won Wooster and averages 16.5 points and 6.2 rebounds. Wooster's leading scorer is James Cooper '08 with by an average of 17.3 points. The Pointers are extremely disciplined and efficient. The team leads all 18.3 points per game (ppg.), Brandon Johnson' '09 leads the team with 110 assists and Tim NCAA and NAIA teams in free throw percentage, fewest TO's per game and assist-to-turnov-er Vandervaart '07 has the lead in rebounds with eight per game. ration. Forward Pete Rortvedt, a three-point specialist, leads the Pioneers in scoring with 17.3 ppg.

Wooster s opponent in , the Sweet 16 will be Ohio Athletic while shooting an amaiing 91.8 per-- . . cent from the charity Conference (OAC) run-strangers, St. John's ner-u-p John Carroll. The two teams are no stripe. Senior forward Jon Krull pro-- oXGVGllS L vides leadership from the having met four previous times in the NCAA Div. Ill other wing averaging 16.7 ppg. The r Pointers have a diaper

3-t- three-poi- tournament, with the Blue Streaks holding a he 1 edge. Wooster, however, holds a 19-- 6 advantage in dandy in 6-- 4 guard Steve Hicklin, who leads the nation in nt shooting making an amazing

all-time series. 5 1. 1 percent (72-14- 1) of his shots from behind the arc while averaging 13.9 ppg. Wooster's lone win against John Carroll in the tournament came in 2003, when Rodney Mitchell '04 Looking to upset the mighty Pioneers are No. 8 ranked Washington University at St. Louis (22-- 4)

hit a three pointer with three seconds left to lift the Scots to a 77-7- 5 win in the second round. Wooster and their pair of 6-- 6 forwards, junior Troy Ruths and sophomore Tyler Nading. Ruths, who aver- went on to the Final Fo.ur and placed third that same year. aged 19.4 ppg., was named University Athletic Association Player of the Year, while also being

John Carroll returned the favor in 2004, as they knocked the Scots out of the tournament in the namedAcademic All-Ameri- can of the year. Nading averages 15.3 ppg. Nading and Ruths are also

Elite Eight with a dramatic 70-6-4. victory where Wooster saw the Blue Streaks overcome a 13-point tough on the glass, averaging 7.9 and 6.3 rpg., respectively. The Bears' offense is directed by Sean halftime deficit to clinch a Final Four berth and placed third. Wallis, who ranks sixth nationally in assists at 7.4 per game, while adding 12.9 ppg. John Carroll is led by 6-- 5 senior Brandon Mimes, who leads the team in both scoring (20.6 ppg.) and The Hope College Dutchmen are hoping tlget back to their first Final Four since they lost in the rebounds (10.5 rpg.). Terry Walsh, a 6-- 3 senior, follows in both categories with 16.4 ppg. and 6.2 rpg. 1998 national title game. The Dutchmen love the three-ba- ll and are currently tied for second in the three-poi- St. John Fisher is aided by home field advantage in both the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight rounds. The nation with UW&tevens Point with a 42.5 nt percentage. is Cardinals won both tfyp Empire 8 (E8) regular season UW-Steve- Hope led by senior guard Stephen Cramer who Wooster ns Pt and tournament titles. averaged 16.3 ppg. this season on his way to being St. John Fisher is led by senior guard Dan Muller's named Conference Player of the Year.

U"i--.- 14.2 ppg. Dan McSweeney, a 6-- 6 center, follows Muller S w I Looking to upset Hope will be Carroll College. The John Washington with 12.2 ppg. and leads the team in rebounding with I Pioneers are a bit of a Cinderella, pulling off a pair of Carroll Univ.-- ? 7.4 rpg. 6-- 4 forward Justin Beigel follows McSweeney road upsets to get to its' first-ever sweet sixteen.

closely with 6.5 rpg. and 1 1.9 ppg. Carroll has proven they can hang with the big boys in St. John Fisher will square off against familiar oppo- the tournament by knocking off a pair of top-1- 0 nent State University of New York Athletic St. John teams in No. 7 Augustana College and No. 5 Conference (SUNYAC) champion Brockport State. St. Fisher ..oF University of St. Thomas. Midwest Conference John Fisher may have home field advantage, but S Player of the Year Nathan Drury who averages 20.0 and leads ''. Brockport State, came , to Rochester and beat. ,the ppg.. 4j apg the.Pioneerf , .; .

97-8- is between the in Cardinals 6 earlier, this year. , Brock to it While there little history teams Tonight, Wooster and John Carroll face off at 6 p.m. State this bracket, UW-- Stevens Point did defeat Carroll and St. John Fisher faces Brockport State at 8 p.m. The 93-7- 5 in their season opener. A gambling man would ' Stevens to win the bracket but two winners will face each other tomorrow at 7 p.m ! have to bet on Point m m m P Rhode lilt-- Hope and Washington are far from pushovers. for the bid to the Final Four. 'Iff I ' ' CHAMNON I Coll" : Island i 1 i : . Lhooln 4) chance The favorite has to be the host team, Amherst (25-- 2) III Virginia Wesleyan College (25-- will get a ranked sixth in the country by D3lioops.com. The Lord A I-- L to defend its national title with home field advantage W I I in the sectional tournament. Doing so will not be Jeffs are a Div. Ill powerhouse and trail only Wooster r'rrrr : . J and Duke University in win percentage in this millenni- Keene easy, as their section includes two other ranked teams:

third-straig- Stated (27-- 2) Guilford um. This will be the ht year that Amherst No. 3 Mississippi College and No. 19 will be host the NCAA Sectionals. I College (23-4- ). Lincoln University (20-- 8) rounds out The Jeffs are a deep team, with 10 players averaging the section. .Virginia over 10 minutes each game. Amherst features a balanced Virginia Wesleyan currently sits at Mo. 4 in the Wesleyan attack with five players averaging double figures in Amherst D3hoops.com national poll and won last years tour points. The offense is very efficient, shooting .513 from nament with a nail-biti- ng 59-5-6 win over NCAC-powerhouse the floor this season while the defense has held oppo Wittenberg University. field-go- Old Athletic nents to a scant .380 al percentage. Senior for Mississippi The Marlins won the Dominion ward Dan Wheeler leads the team in scqring with 13.9 Stevens College Conference (ODAC) regular-seaso- n title but stum bled semifinals, to Hamjxlen-Sydne- y 70-- ppg. and 6-- 6 sophomore Brian Baskauskas leads the in the losing the loss in the second team with 5. 1 rpg. Illustration by Andrew Maloney and Julia V. Hendrickson. Fill it out. 67. Virginia Wesleyan avenged Amherst's opponent will be one of this year's round of the Div. Ill tournament with a 61-5- 1 win. 1 at-large 6-- w,ho leads in ( 7.8 Cinderellas: Stevens Institute of Technology (23-6- ). The Ducks received a surprise bid after los- This year, the Marlins are led by 5 senior Brandon Adair, the team both points ing in the Skyline Conference semifinals and managed to advance to the Sweet 16 in their first ever tour- ppg.) and rebounds (7.2 rpg.). Junior guard TonTon Balenga follows Adair with 15.3 ppg. In

6-- nament appearance. The Ducks feature a trio of big-time scorers with Virgil Gray II (19.7), Waleed Farid rebounds, 5 junior Tyler Fantin follows Adair with 7.7 rpg.

team-leading in 16. Both (18.0) and Anthon Passalacqua (14.7). Farid is also an excellent rebounder, pulling down a To return to the Final Four, the Marlins must knock off Mississippi College the Sweet will be favored win the section. 7.4 boards per game. Michael Collins provides a defensive force in the paint with 66 blocks this season. teams are ranked in the top five and the winner of the game likely to

6-- and titles. The Ducks' lack of size could be exploited in this match up as their tallest contributor is just 5 while The Choctaws won the American Southwest Conference (ASC) regular season tournament 6-- (5- is led scorers: DJ. Jones, 8 forward Timothy Amherst features 10 players at -5 or over. Mississippi College by three senior guard

1 5) ). 6-- witli 1.2 10.3 respectively. The other game will feature Keene State College (25-- versus Rhode Island College (26-3- The Keene Broomfield and 5 forward Marcus Evans 14.3, and ppg, State College Owls are led by sophomore forward Tyler Kathan, who leads the team with 16.2 ppg. and Broomfield isn't the only 6-- 8 post player the Choctaws have, as senior Ryan Hudson gives advan-Brooinfie- fellow-sophomore ld, the for- 1 ward is manned by Nate Mississippi College a distinct tage in post, 8.3 rpg. The power - i 1 7 in with 6-- for- is second the team with 12.3 Evans and Hudson lead the team rebounds Anderson. The 6 - Amherst ward on ppg. Virginia W and 6.4 boards per game. Two other starters average double figures, 8.6, 4.9 and 4.2, respectively. three-poi- could be familiar face for including David Sontag. A shooter, about half of Sontag's attempts come from nt range where Should Virginia Wesleyan get past Mississippi College, there a waiting Guilford. finished second in the ODAC he hits .448 of his shots. them in the Elite Eight in fellow ODAC member The Quakers Keene State is very familiar with the Little East Conference champion Anchormen, having already faced but fell in the quarterfinals of the conference tournament to Bridgewater (Va.) 88-7- 8. 75-5- 82-7- this 5 road loss on Jan. 7 off three times this season. The Owls defeated the Anchormen in their first two meetings, winning 8 Guilford lost both meetings with Virginia Wesleyan year, the first a 6-- 1 1 and second at home 72-6- 9 on Jan. 29. The Quakers 1 junior center Ben Strong led the team and 92-- 8 1 on the road on Jan. 20. lowever Rhode Island won the most recent meeting of the two in the the

87-- 62-- 48 rebounds Senior guard Jordan Snipes follows in points with 17.5 ppg. conference championship, with a 75 triumph. Also of note is that RIC lost to Amherst in January. in both points (23.9) and (10.9).

1 three-poi- in Sweet 16. Lions affiliated witli a con- The Anchormen are primarily a defensive team, shooting .42 from the floor and .332 from nt Guilford will square off against Lincoln the The are not

battle-test- double-overtime Pool B bid reserved for independents) to the national tournament. Scoring range. Rhode Island College is ed with three overtime wins, including a tri- ference and earned a (bids Senior-guar- Lions, six players all double figures, with guard Sami Wylie umph on the road. d Kinsey Durgin, who averaged 14.7 points and 5.1 boards per game this is a collective effort for the as average follows with and leads the team in rebounds seasoivleads the team. leading the way with 14.6 ppg. Dwight Dean 14.4 ppg. While the Keene StateRhode Island College game should be interesting, it seems that Amherst lias a with seven rpg. Lincoln will face at and Virginia will face Mississippi relatively easy road to the Final Four due to upsets by the other memters of the bracket. However, this is Tonight, Guilford and off 6 p.m. Wesleyan at 7 for the bid to the Final Four. March where anything can happen. Just look at George Mason. College at 8 p.m. The two winners will meet tomorrow p.m. Men's Lacrosse opens season with a win Do you have an itch to write

"It's a game we should have won the and Virginia to play area teams and about sports? Carson Carey way we did," said Brendan I layes '07. begin their season in earnest. Voice Staff The sfarting attack line of Chris "We'll be playing some good Sports Editors Chris Sweeney '08 and Nick Holt '08 have Vaccaro '07, Hisham Hassan "07 and teams, we are going to hub out of It wasn't a victory over Wittenberg nine spring sports to cover, so join the Voice Sports staff. or Ohio Wesleyan, but for The Fighting Mark Weschler '09 provided most of Philadelphia," said Hayes. "Travel offense. around and play schools. Scots (1-- 0) men's lacrosse team, their the against We'll be giving out beats soon, there's no time to waste. win last Sunday over Fontbonne The team was also aided by an We're looking to help establish our- University was a solid start to the sea- impressive game from John MacVarisli selves in our pool."

face-of- fs is son. The Scots defeated the Fontbonne '09, who dominated through- The Scots' first game over break Contact: Griffins, a pioneer lacrosse program, out the contest. tomorrow against Swarthmore College.

p. will Gvoonoy or Nick Holt warm-u- there, continue on to Chris 14-- 3 in their opening game The victory will be a stepping stone From they Fontlxinne's lacrosse program is in for the Scots as they move toward their games against Lynchburg College, Va., VoiceSportsWooster.edu and is com- spring break trip and then NCAC Neumann College, Pa., and Ursinus its first year of existence CSweeney08Wooster.edu or NHolt08Wooster.edu first-yea- NCAC is prised mostly of rs and transfer games in late March. Over spring break, College, Pa. The first game students. the team will head to Philadelphia, Pa. March 2 1 versus OIcrlin College. 8 Friday, March 9, 2007 The Wooster Voice fourth-straig- Wooster seniors look to win ht NCAC title because the Andrew Vogel reason for optimism, team has been in this position before. Voice Staff In 2001 and 2002, the team was The goal for the Wooster baseball forced to replace the void left by team this season is simple. To finish another two-tim- e NCAC Pitcher of this season just' like the last three, the Year, Matt Englander '02. with a conference championship. Englander won the award in 2001 This year's senior class has already and 2002. made quite a mark on the program. Oliver responded by winning the Last season, for the first time in award in 2005 and 2006. The expec- school history, the team won its third tations on Samson are high, but straight conference championship. there's little reason to believe he This year, Brandon Boesinger '07, can't step in as the staff ace. Samson, earned-run-avera- Josh Keller '07, Dean Palombaro '07 a lefty, went 8-- 3 with a 3.07 ge, and Shaun Swearingen "07 would like striking out 62 in 70.2 to'take that accomplishment one step innings last season. further, becoming the first senior Trapuzanno is also expected to class ever to win a conference cham- pitch very well this season. pionship every year. Trapuzanno burst onto the scene last The team already boasts an year as a first-yea- r, with a 7-- 1 record impressive achievement: no graduat- and 47 strikeouts in 55.2 innings. ing class has ever left without at least Another player who will shoulder a one conference championship. Going great deal of the load at the plate

four-for-fo- a ur in that department, this year should be John Quimby,

though, would be quite an acom-plishnie- nt. shortstop who was named NCAC

. ".. . .jrs j Newcomer of the Year last year. The team has plenty to be motivat- Quimby was the team's third leading ed about in preseason. Last year, the f hitter with a ;414 average, not to team was ranked No. 1 in the Div. Ill mention sharing the team lead in national polls before being bounced runs batted in with Kapferer with 54. after two games in the NCAA The team does lose seven seniors Regional Tournament. This year, the from last year's team, but if history team's four seniors would not only is any indication, that should be no like to win a fourth conference cham- Oliver Enos '09 is one of the many new Scots vying for a regular spot in the line up. Enos is like- problem. A team that has won three pionship ring, but make a strong ly to take that spot at left field after spending most of last year at third base (Photo courtesy OPI). conference championships in a row

showing in the NCAA Tournament, . doesn't usually have much trouble as well. .427 to go along with a team-leading Boesinger and Swearingen will have good portion of its pitching staff. reloading.

' off-seas- Boesinger and Swearingen will 17 doubles. Swearingen will start as to replace the offense of Kurt Over the on the team lost Jon The talent is there, and Wooster is lead the charge this season. the centerfielder for the third season Kapferer '06, who led the team, and Oliver '06 to graduation. Oliver was clearly the class of the conference

All-Mide- Boesinger is a two-time ast in a row. Last year, Swearingen led all of Div. Ill, last year with 18 home the NCAC Pitcher of the Year twice. when it comes to baseball. In terms

All-Americ- four-for-fo- Region honoree at catcher, setting a the team with a .435 average and 20 runs. Kapferer was a 2006 an. Stepping in to fill the void left by of, pure talent, going ur

school record for on-base percentage stolen bases, and ranked second on . Oliver will be Adam Samson '08 and this season shouldn't be much of a at .59fi, as well as batting a gaudy the team in doubles with 16. The team will have to replace a Anthony Trapuzanno '09. There is problem. Scots club hockey team Softball heads to Florida over break on March 29, before their first conference game in April. defeats Oberlin Plague Last season was a challenging one for the Scots, who ended with a 5-- 9 as Eric Shoger '08 scored a record and a sixth place position; this Nick Holt period power-pla- y goal off an assist from year, they're aiming to place them- Sports Editor Brittney Montgomery '10, giving selves into the top four and gain a The College of Wooster club Wooster a 3-- 2 lead. Oberlin evened berth in the NCAC conference tour-

hockey team (3-- 1) prevailed 5-- 3 the score again 10 minutes later with nament at the end of the year.

against the Oberlin Plague af Alice a power-pla- y goal of their own. Schimmel elaborated, saying, "The Noble Ice Arena in their first colle- The Scots took the lead again with greatest challenge of the season will giate game. 11:50 in the final period with anoth- be finishing the season strong. "It was great to beat another col- er Kopke slapshot off Montgomery's We played well early last season lege team. It, gave us a better idea of second assist of the game. A goal by and did not finish the conference how good we are and the talent on Kevin Reiswig off an assist from schedule they way I would have our team," said forward Andrew Kyle Closen '08 with just 4:44 liked. If we play all 14 games the Storey '08. remaining put the game away for the same we will put ourselves in a posi- The Scots were led by defenseman Scots. tion to be in at least the top four Matt Kopke '10, who scored .two Wooster also took on the Wooster teams in the conference." goals and added an assist. Kopke High School Generals on Feb. 28 in a A number of returning players opened the scoring with 13:42 in the battle for the city. The Scots per- will be key to accomplishing the

first period off a slap shot from the formed admirably, coming away with team's goal of a top-four finish, point. a 9-- 2 victory. including Maria Gonzalez "07, Molly "His slap shot is a rocket," said Kopke came up big for the Scots Gaffney '08 and Katie Pifer '09. A Stprey. again with two goals. Storey added a number of other players look to Wooster pushed the lead to 2-- 0 goal and two assists. Shoger had two strongly fill out the team's lineup, when Asliton Diest '10 scored with goals. Closen added two assists. including Kim Skully '09, Eva Lyon an assist from Kopke. Oberlin man- Wooster had another game on '07, Courtney Joliat '09, Ali Barone aged to fight back, scoring two min- Thursday. Results were unavailable '08 and Katelynn Caywood '08. utes later. They then evened the at press time. The win was huge for Gonzalez, who is a key outfielder

score at 2-- 2 with just 52 seconds left the pioneer program, as it proved and co-captain of the team, was first-tea- m

better-establish- All-NC- in the period. that it could compete against ed AC last year and has Wooster fired back in the second college teams. aspirations for batting records this year. Lyon, Skully and Joliat look to backup Gonzalez in the outfield, Maria Gonzalez and the Scots will look to improve on their fifth while Pifer hopes to take her pitching place finish last season (Photo courtesy OPI). to the next level this season. Barone Women at .550. She also ranks fifth in free throw is one of a number of talented

All-NCA- C co-capt- Four Scots Named ( 775) and third in blocks while they practice for their infielders. Natalie ain percentage Johann Weber 2007 Jawyn '07, Carly Lochrke '07 headlined with 122. season. Their Florida competition and catcher for the women,

All-NC- Voice Staff Wooster's AC selections, being Wenz had a breakout year, finishing starts off with Carroll College and intends on making the most of her named to the first-tea- m for the second seventh in the conference in scoring For some, spring break is a two-week Cazenovia College. last year by improving her batting year in a row. with 11.8 ppg. She also finished fourth vacation from schoolwork and "We try to play very good teams. average and maintaining her defen-

Co-Newco- free-thro- Kym Wenz '10 was named the mer in the NCAC in w percentage tedious obligations. For others, such The site does the scheduling, so we sive skill. of the Year, sluicing the at .755 while averaging 4.8 relxiunds, as seniors working on I.S. and the have a limited say in who we compete Altogether, the team has a tough honor with Earlham's Shontavia Davis. 1.5 assists, 1.7 steals and led the Scots in women's softball team, it is anything against. Most teams there are simi- season ahead of them, but their The last Scot to win the award, Nara scoring in 1 1 of 26 games. but vacation. Sure, the softball team lar to our skill level," says Head strategies are a long time in plan-

third-leading DcJcsus '0.1, did so in the 1999-0-0 sea- Besancon Sidle was the Scots' is going to Florida; that doesn't Coach Lori Schimmel- - ning, and the players are an extreme- son. Beth Besancon Sidle '07 and scorer this year with 9.4 ppg. change that they'll be competing in Upon return to Wooster at the end ly talented group. Schimmel is opti- Winnie Adrien '10 each garnered hon- During the final home game of her 16 games between March 11 and of the break, the women face off at mistic that the team can pull all these orable mentions. career, she connected on her 100th and March 20, or that the wonderful home against Marietta College on factors together and make this sea-

3-poi- LochjrluUuid a monster year, ranking 101st career ntcr, the second in Florida sun will he charring them March 27 and away at John Carroll son an outstanding one. fourth in the NCAC in storing, with ' school history to reach that milestone.

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