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Vol. cxxvii, Issue xx A STUDENT PUBLICATION SINCE 1883 Friday, March 26, 2010

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The tradition of I.S. Monday was honored with pride by i .J ' this year's graduating senior class. Despite less than optimal weather conditions, the class of 2010 engaged in numerous activities throughout the day, including the ft annual I.S. parade and march throughout campus and e a much needed pizza dinner at Kittredge Dining Hall. v Now with I.S. in the past, seniors are free to focus on their last few weeks at Wooster and upcoming1 gradua- tion almost a month away (Photos by Linda Kuster, Andrew Collins and Taylor Keegan). it 11 - . Additional classes to be offered in cultural studies Emily Tarr and curriculum," said Henry Studies in order to expand the scojx; demand for courses in this area and to Religious Studies and Theatre and Voice Staff Kreuzni'an, Dean for Curriculum and of the concentration and give stu- supplement the already existing Dance. There is no language require- Academic Engagement. dents a broader area of study. The Chinese minor. Students in these pro- ment for this minor, but there is an Last faculty from the his- year, , As a result of these discussions and new concentration will now give stu- grams will take a combination of offcampus study requirement. As International Relations Department the need for the curriculum to reflect dents the ability to take classes focus tory and language courses and all new courses develop in South Asian and the Cultural Area Studies our changing world, new areas of ing on Southern Europe, Northern students majoring in one of these Studies, these will be part of the Program researched methods of study were added to the Wooster cur Africa and the Middle East. This new programs will be required to study course offerings applicable to the global and international education at riculum. On Monday March 1, the abroad for at least one semester in minor as well. other colleges and universities across faculty voted to approve changes "The new area studies pix China or Japan. The faculty believe that the new discover- the country with the goal of to the Classical Studies Program The new Latin American Studies and revised programs are better suit- to Wooster's cur- grams now established by ing ways transform and Russian Studies Program and Program creates a minor in this area ed to meet the needs of Wooster stu- riculum. This school year, the Global to add new programs in East the faculty will provide an of study. The minor is, a combination dents and fulfill the College's mission and International Education Working Asian Studies, Latin. American of courses in Litin American and to become more globally engaged. cur-ricu- lar Group, comprised of 25 faculty mem- Studies and South Asian Studies to array of outstanding Hispanic Cariblx-a- n history, Spanish As President Grant Cornwell said, bers from numerous disciplines, fur- the curriculum. After the endorse- opportunities for language and offcampus study. The "The Cultural Area Studies program discussed the the curriculum ther way ment of these new programs, the classes are concentrated on the geo- served generations of Wooster stu- could be developed to 'more aptly faculty voted to remove the students to be academically graphic area of Latin America itself dents very well, but scholarship has reflect current changes in the world Cultural Area Studies Program engaged with global as well as diasporic Lit in American gone through several transitions and and academic disciplines. from the curriculum. Current and communities. Study abroad in Litin paradigms shifts since CAS was have "The faculty at the College recently declared Cultural Area issues." America is also required. formed and in some sense the pro- had a long-standi- ng commitment to Studies majors will be able to com The South Asian Studies Program gram had become dated theoretically. global and international education. plete their major or switch to one Grant Cornwell is also a new minor added to the cur- The new academic programs now The increasing pace of globalization of the new majors; incoming stu- President riculum. With the addition of this established by the faculty will provide in all aspects of our political, econom- dents will be able to choose one of . new minor, Wooster is currently the an array of outstanding curricular

ic, environmental and social lives cur-ricul-ar , the new programs. concentration is also unique to only GLCA college to have any opportunities for students to be aca- within the last decade has further Previously, the Classical Studies schools within the Great Lakes fix us on South Asia. This pro- demically engaged with global issues. in and stimulated interest global Program had concentrations in Colleges Association (GLCA). gram builds on the College's long- I see the new area studies programs as international education. Moreover, Classical Languages and Classical The East Asian Studies program standing connections with South further steps along the path to mak- the changing natjjre of disciplines Civilizations, focusing on Roman and will include majors and minors in Asia. Students completing this minor ing sure Woostei is unsurpassed as a and the emergence of new interdisci- Greek culture. The Classical both Chinese Studies and East Asian, will take courses in two or more disci- college where students graduate as plinary and multidisciplinary fields Civilizations concentration has been Studies. This program has been creat- plinary areas, with current course responsible and knowledgeable global have impacted our students, faculty changed to Ancient Mediterranean ed to fulfill the growing student offerings available in Philosoplty citizens."

News Nathan Comstock provides Viewpoints - his viewpoint about how Features 4 there is a male double-standar- d Arts & Entertainment 5 and a number of pres- Sports ' M , ' l sures put on guys, especial- I LI 1 I i MEMBER ly sexual. See page 3.

h A&E editor George Myatt h Features Editor Elle h A&E Editor Lee McKinstry Sports Editor. Chris m writes about how the new Bloom describes the new provides a rew'eiv of this Weston recaps the base- 'associated Texas Textbooks are too and upcoming renovations year's most recent 82nd ball team's first 14 games collegiate biased. Sea page 3 to read occuring to thePEC. Turn annual Academy Award of the season. To read PRESS the full viewpoint. to page 4 to read the Show. To read more, turn to more turn to page 8. '2009-201- 0 whole story. 1 page 5.

r 5 Friday, X" T SECTION EDITORS: March 26 voice ALLANA MORTELL 2 News LANEY AUSTIN Health care bill deepens political divisions a ami iailMi ' '

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Klezmer band returns j Laney Austin T. for campus concert News Editors Tomorrow, the popular j This past Tuesday marked a Cleveland-base- d klezmer band j historic landmark for the" Obama Yiddishe Cup will return to The administration. The passage of ! College of Wooster for a concert health care reform has been a 9-- 1 1 in the Center from p.m. Lowry goal sought by presidents since is - J ballroom. The performance spon- Theodore Roosevelt, but has not sored by Hillel, the College's Jew ish ; become a reality until now. student organization and funded by j President Obama, along with the school's Hornfeld Endowment. ; members of the House and Wooster resident Ellen Pill and a j Senate, has been struggling with member of the band will provide an ' hour of dance instruction prior to efforts to produce a new health care reform bill that provides a the event. Admission is free and j open to the public. ! wider range of choices of health care' for all Americans without 0 ' ' '' LOCAL k the national debt. '

increasing , Y . .. . With such substantial change House majority leader Nancy Pelosi was influential in the passing of the health care Surrounding cities to being made to the current form of bill. Democrats are hoping for a strong boost to the economy (Photo by AP). health care, Americans are left face tax return fines wondering what this bill means. President Obama has remarked nies will begin making noticeable country are already looking to As of next month, residents of i According to the White House's that the bill displays the "core changes to policies over the next repeal the decision. Orrville, Rittman and Wooster will official webpage, the new bill will principle that everybody should six months, some changes will Many Republicans, including ! be punishable by a $1,000 fine Massachusetts governor Mitt "make insurance more affordable . have some basic security when it not be finished until 2014.

: andor incarceration for up to six by providing the largest middle comes to their health care." However, the debate over health Romney, have already publicly months for failure to pay tax class tax cut in history, reducing Although these changes seek to care reform is far from over. The announced their position to repeal returns. Failure to promptly send in ; premium costs- - for tens of mil- benefit everyone, citizens are still $940 billion dollar plan has treated the bill. Romney's Free and Strong tax returns will initially result in a I lions of families and small busi- wondering how and when they a vast divide between House and America Political Action Committee notice from the city tax administra- ness ow ners who are priced out of will see these changes. Senate Republicans and Democrats. plans to support GOP candidates tor, followed by a notice from the coverage today." The bill creates a new form of In the weeks leading up the vote who are running in the 2010 elec- city law director if the first letter In addition, the new bill intends insurance exchange, which once last Sunday, Republican representa- tions on a platform of repealing cer- goes unanswered. The city of to reduce the deficit by $100 bil- opened, allows people who are tives spoke out in opposition of the tain controversial issues of the Wooster's Finance Director Andrei self-employ- lion dollars over the course of the ed whose employ- bill that it would create health care law. Dordea estimated 3,000 individuals or saying will be done harm good. Many. Regardless of political affilia- failed to file their taxes last year, next 10 years. This ers don't offer coverage the more than tion, there is no doubt that this is despite nandatory tiling since 2006. by cutting government over- opporunity to purchase a plan. Republicans worry that the high spending and capping off abuse This also applies to people who price tag on the bill will ultimate- a win for the President's adminis- NATIONAL and fraud of the economy. are unemployed. Also, people ly hurt the economy tration. Obama summed up his The administration also hopes with illnesses or medical prob- While Democrats are celebrat- idea of our nation's principles Company recalls this will create a more level play- lems will not be able to be turned ing the clear triumph for the when he 'said, "We are a nation defective baby slings ing field for disadvantaged away by insurance providers. administration, Republicans in that does what is hard, what is : Americans seeking health care. While private insurance compa leadership positions around the necessary, what is right."

Infantino LCC has recalled 1 mil lion baby sling products in the Campus Judicial Board Hearings United States and 1.5,000 in Canada. -- The Consumer Product Safety . Mar 26 Apr 2 Commission (CPSC) warned that Alleged Code Violation: Alleged Code Violation:

the slings hold babies in curled posi- Self-respe- Self-respe- Section IA: Personal Integrity and ct Section IA: Personal Integrity and ct tions that restrict the airway. There Section IB: Respect RightsConcerns of Others Section IB: Respect RightsConcerns of Others have been a number of infant deaths Section IVA, 2b: Individual Consumption: behavior disruptive irre- Section IVA, 1: The Ohio State Law (Alcohol) in the last year because of this prob- sponsible ' Section IVB, 1, b: Possession (Other Drugs) lem. Infantino is ottering to replace Section IXA: Harrassment CoercionIntimidation Assault Section IVB, 1, g: Drug paraphernalia (Other Drugs) slings with the consumer's choice of' Hearing Outcomes: Residential Living Policy: Section 16: Campus Housing, responsible several different products. Currently, Rejected no contest, found guilty for hisher assigned room, house key or sw ipe card the CPSC is working on a mandato- Accepted guilty Hearing Outcomes:' ry safety standard for baby slings. Sanctions: Accepted guilty Elementary reading Suspended, in effect until Semester 1 2010-20- 1 1 Sanctions: Activities, privileges rescinded Suspended in effect until Semester 1 2010-20-1 1 statistics disappoint Mandatory assesment by licensed chemical dependency counselor Eligible to reapply if chemical assessment and treatment program If readmitted: recorded Disciplinary Probation: adherence to college 'and subsequent telephone interview with Dr. Malmom-Ber- g In a sampling of more than alcohol policies, chemical-fre- e living, regular meeting with counselor If re-admit- ted: Recorded disciplinary probation: unable to select 17S.000 fourth graders, the nation- Decision appealed, sanctions reassessed by President and slightly room mate, ongoing meetings with Dean Buxton al report card for reading in 2iK9 modified. Suspension in effect until May 7, 2010. The student is Decision appealed, sanctions held by President resulted in an increase in only allowed to participate in commencement activities, with I.S. require- three states (Kentucky, Rhode ments completed Summer 2010. Act of violence requires release of Alleged Code Violation; Island and District of Columbia). name of student: Barnaby Katz. Section IA: Personal Integretity and Self-respe- ct However, four states saw decreases Section IB: Respect of Others (Alaska, New Mexico, Iowa and RightsConcerns Outcomes; Wyoming) in their fourth graders' Alleged CQde Violation; Hearing reading ability prompting Section IA: Personal Integrity and Self-respe- ct Rejected no contest, found guilty Education Secretary Arne Duncan Section IB: Respect RightConcerns of Others Sanctions: to say, "Today's results once again Section IXA: HarrassmentCoercionIntimidationAssault Recorded Disciplinary Probation until Spring Semester 2010-201- 1. show that achievement of Hearing Outcomes: No loss of privileges

American students isn't growing j Accepted guilty Required community service project in residence hall community fast enough." ', Accepted not guilty resulting in 20 hours of service and reflection paper Sanctions; INTERNATIONAL Issued very stern warning to accused 1 i i i i i Striking employees 11 i .1 i ii i , lose travel benefits

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tlireats against their currently on-stri- ke employees to strip them of their travel perks. i Staff who joined the strike last week will now lose discounted and occassionally free airfare. This divi- sion comes after last weeks identical i i threat to remove travel perks by I

t British Airways Chief Executive i Willie Walsh. i Regardless of the strike, British Airways has said that they will be able to run a full operation out of London CJatiwck and London City Airport this weekend because many employees w ill cross the picket line in

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263-259- E-ma- Texas 8. il New textbooks biased be too at (330) can sent to the editors at voicewooster.edu. Education in the United States of And recent actions taken by the state that the history of McCarthyism America is not as standard as you of Texas indicate that it has no prob- include 'how the later release of the double-standar- Male d might think. When I was in eighth lem asserting its role in education. Verona papers confirmed suspicions grade, my U.S. history teacher, Park On Mar. 12, the New York Times of communist infiltration, in U.S.

This summer, a man named these preferences, and which is G i 1 m o r e , writer James C. McKinley Jr. wrote government.'" Oops, the Verona George Sodini walked into a judged as superior is entirely informed the "Texas Conservatives Win Papers details 3,000 communica- women's exercise class. He set dependent on the gender of the class one day Curriculum Change," reporting tions between USSR and its agents down his gjhn person being judged. that the U.S. that the Texas Board of Education while in the U.S. during the bag, pulled out Women are not supposed to Constitution approved a new social studies cur- McCarthy era. Had enough of this a pair of enjoy recreational sex, so a woman does not men- riculum that puts "a conservative conservative agenda? Too bad, handguns, and who does is branded a slut. Men i tion anything stamp on history and economics." according to McKinley, there are george'nv"'! proceeded to are supposed to want to engage in about educa- - With a 15 members, 10 of whom also measures to make sure students 11 shoot . recreational sex, so a man who tion. No fear though, there is the are Republicans, the board, accord- are aware of the conservative revolt

' ' II " KlHW II women, and doesn't is ostracized and consid- U.S. Department of Education, ing to McKinley, rewrote the social and resurgence in the 80s and 90s. natharvo "istc killing three ered unmanly. which is a part of the President's studies curriculum to stress the Ironically, a conservative state that " of them, Now clearly, you might say, administration. According to the superiority of American capital- wants a limited government so it before finally turning one of the Sodini was trying to sleep with website of the Department of ism, and represent Republican can't interfere with the lives of its guns on himself. During the inves- women. He wasn't the sort who Education, its main goal "is to pro- ideals in a more positive light. citizens is passing legislation that tigation, it was discovered that would have been able to be happy mote student achievement and McKinley also points out that actively promotes a right-win- g Sodini had a blog. The blog chron- alone if the media hadn't constant- preparation for global competitive- Texas is the largest buyer of text- agenda. The actions of the Texas icled nine months of his failed ly been telling him he needed to get ness by fostering educational excel- books in the nation. It is the second Board of Education are essentially attempts to get women to sleep laid. But we have no way of ktiow-in- g lence and ensuring equal access." largest state with a population of 22 changing the meaning and course of with him. Sodini claimed not to that. What we do know is that The website also notes that its pri- million people. So it's not hard to see history for the United States. It's have had sex since 1990. whatever else was going on his life, mary goal includes establishing poli- why so many publishers make a frightening that a state could poten- He wasn't crazy. He had a good he considered it all useless if he cies for funding educational institu- "Texas Textbook Edition." tially have this much power to job - he had friends who thought couldn't get a woman. Sex wasn't tions, collecting data and research While there is a laundry list of change the standards of education he was a pretty normal guy. lie was just one element defining his self-wor- th on schools, identifying issues in edu- changes made to the social studies for every school in the United States. mad at women for what he per- it was the entirety of it. cation and enforcing laws that pro- curriculum, here's a few of the more Could a "Texas Textbook Edition" ceived as a slight against him. And I don't think this is rare. When hibit discrimination in schools that notable ones. As reported by end up on your school? It depends if last August, he decided it wasn't you'think about the sexual imagery recieve federal funding. McKinley, Thomas Jefferson has publishers will agree to rewrite their worth living anymore, and if he that pervades our culture, it's not However, there's a problem; While been cut from the curriculum and textbooks and materials to suit one was going to go he was going to hard to see where this is Coming laws such as No Child Left Behind replaced with religious figures such state's conservative education take some of them with him. from. Action heroes like James are designed to raise the levels of as Saint Thomas of Aquinas, John requirements. What bothers me' the most about Bond have a lot of enviable quali- education and achievement in ele- Calvin and William Blackstone.

be-a- end-a- "free-enterpr- Sodini is that, while we all want to ties, but the ll and ll is mentary, middle and high schools, Capitalism is now referred as ise George Myatt is an Arts & Entertainment believe he was just a crazy person, their promiscuity lots of women states are in charge of establishing system." And the board editorfor tlie Voice. He can be reached for he really wasn't that different from want them and they don't have any the curriculum for public schools. passed an amendment "requiring comment at GMyattllwooster.edu. most guys. A lot of people aren't qualms about bedding all of them. aware of the extreme pressure If these are the guys who are sup- society puts on men to be promis- posed to be paragons of masculini- Focus on thepoint of entertainment cuous. I'm not trying to say that ty, it's small wonder that those of I have a friend who always chal- ber and names of the kids Angelina not necessarily mean that our minds men have it worse than women. us who can't or don't want to fit lenges my knowledge of the so-cal- led Jolie and Brad Pitt adopt, shouldn't I, need to be expanding as well. But the way the sexual double-standa- rd into that mold can struggle with "classic" movies and books. He was as an English major, be well-vers- ed in Sometimes we need to simply take hurt women has been dis- serious depression issues as a appalled, for the meanings behind the most of something at its face value. We keep cussed quite a bit and its effect on result. novels which into it and trying to make it ' example when those and movies are looking men . often seems to get swept "Society does this" is often a I was unaware considered classics? Am I missing out into something it's not. Not every under the rug. good way for individuals to get of the theme of on a vital part of American exis- movie is actually making a discreet The essential fact, if we try and themselves off the hook. But Machiavelli's tence? The answer is no. and profound comment on humanity. strip out all the gendered assump- movies and TV aren't the only "The Prince" I like "I larry Potter." I can rewatch Not every book is mirroring the life tions and value judgments, is that problem here. The culture that or just which Disney movies again and again. My of Jesus Christ whether in a posi- some people are more capable of promotes this double standard is kris'ioinN'k movies Tom favorite lxxks are usually adventure-roman-ce tive or negative manner. And most casiial sex than others. That is to very much propagated by individu- Hanks is in. What was even worse novels, not "Moby Dick" certain of all, the chances of the book say, some people are able to sepa- als any time you call a girl a slut was when I admitted that I wasn't and "Catcher in the Rye." Jane Austen you're reading right now actually rate the physical pleasure of sex or make fun of a guy for not being even sure who Tom Hanks was. To novels put me to sleep within min- being the next great American novel from emotional intimacy with able to get laid, you're contributing this day," I still confuse him with Bill utes. Most shocking of all, I even like are slim to none. Stop trying to make another person, whereas others to it. And there are very real and Murray. The two are one and the most of the 'Twilight" books. And popular entertainment into some- cannot have one without the other. dangerous consequences that same to me. there really is nothing wrong with thing it's not. I'm not saying either of these is the result from that culture, for both The difference between then and that. An innate part of our humanity "right" way it's just two differ- genders. now, is that back then I was actually is the urge to be entertained. We Kris Fronzak is a Viewpoints editor for ent lifestyle preferences, each with disturbed by my ignorance. After all, must be doing things all the time to the Voice. She can be reached for com- its own drawbacks and benefits. Nathan Comstock is Senior Arts Writer our',-mind- even if. I don't keep up with the num keep s occupied. This does ment at hkfronzakgmail.com . The problem is that people do for the Voice. lie can be readied for com- make value judgments based on ment at KCpmstocktOnmster.edu. IIr:ve nn Opinion? JL Wliat is your opinion on the new Health Care Reform?

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in the bill." this bill." , T Friday, Yvoice section Editors: march 26 Elle Buoom 4 Features madelyn halstead Necessary renovations underway at PEC "remains to be determined" what Elle Bloom kinds of new machines the College Walking down the streets of Features Editor will receive. According to the link Bulgaria at this time of year, one is on the Wooster website some of the struck by the The College's Armington new machines will include circuit immense vari- Physical Education Center has been training stations, elliptical and run- ety of "marten- itsi" that can be an eye-so-re for students and faculty ning machines, rowing machines alike for many years. Finally, the (which would be a new type of seen every- College has decided to do something machine) and free weights. where. Indeed, , about it. l New locker rooms,.as well as new mm all the streets, The renovations on the PEC, athletic department offices and 1S, roads, bus stops steffikatzarska which began shortly before spring meeting rooms will also come from and lively break, are expected to last over two these renovations. Currently the places, are filled with street ven- years. The first phase of this project I lolden Annex is serving as offices dors that sell niartenitsi, especially will be completed in January 2012, if and meeting rooms for most coaches in the downtown areas of each vil- all goes according to plan. and departments. lage and city. The new PEC will be 123,000 As a junior I have been able to Digital image of the future PEC (Photo courtesy OPI). So, what exactly are the marten-itsi- ? square feet and will include many enjoy the newly renovated Kauke They are a special amulet tra- new additions. These include four hall, seen Gault dormitory built, suf- ditionally made of interwoven intramural courts for basketball sur- fered the noise of the Babcock reno- ments that attracted outsiders. For Beckett noted that "modifications white and red threads. rounded by an NCAA regulation 200 vations, and witnessed the surprise a number of years our dilapidated and schedule adjustments will be Marte'nitsata is traditionally asso- meter indoor running track as well of the "new" Lowry. However, dur- PEC has been thought to be such a necessary", in order to accommodate ciated with one of the biggest hol- as tennis and volleyball courts. Our ing all that time nothing was done to disgrace that it turned away all those wishing to use the facilities. idays of Bulgaria Baba Marta. tennis teams will no longer need to the PEC. Beckett said that "conver- prospective students interested in While the new PEC will hopeful- Martenitsi come in many differr go off campus in order to train dur- sations and needs assessments have, athletics. Beckett said that "that ly draw more attention to Wooster ent forms. The classical martenitsa ing bad weather. Also, bad weather been reviewed and identified in vary- position was shared by recruited and provide a better athletic expe- consists of red and white interwov- will not be an issue for baseball any- ing degrees for the past 20 years." students and coaches that were rience to students, faculty and en threads. Piju i Penda, a marten- more as there will be indoor batting The reason for beginning the reno- involved in recruiting as an area staff,' it is in no way meant to place itsa that represents a girl and a boy, cages and other equipment meant vations now is "a result of ongoing lacking for the College in compari- more emphasis on athletics. combines these two traditional col- for indoor practice. An indoor long planning, discussion, assessment, son to some of our competitors." Beckett stated that "the center is a ors. The white color symbolizes jump, triple jump and pole vault will confirmed need and formal board of Hopefully, the prospect of a new campus center that will provide purity, beauty and happiness. The also be added for athletes. trustees approval." ' As soon as PEC will entice students to choose opportunities for. recreation, fit- red color represents liveliness and Any student, staff or faculty approval was granted, the campus Wooster as well as to keep them ness, intramurals, clubs, activity health.. The traditional Bulgarian member who uses the weight room was informed of the upcoming reno- coming 'for years past the renova- classes, athletics and more." martenitsa also includes. different facilities, may wonder when and if vations just days before they began. tion's completion. For more information on the ren- elements and symbols such as snail new equipment will be provided. There are a number of positive As' much of campus has now ovations' of the PEC please consult shells (for health and strength),

While the current machines we have elements of Wooster for a prospec- noticed, the main entrance to the the Wooster website www.woost-er.eduenAthleticsAthleticFa- cil beads (to guard off against evil were kindly donated to the College, tive student to be attracted to: our PEC is closed and instead students spirits) and coins (for success).

ate it is time for new equipment to take professors, our up-to-d- class- must use the north entrance. As of itiesreccenter where digital pho- Nowadays, there is a wide variety their places. Athletic Director Keith rooms, impressive 'libraries, science now how this construction will tos of the outcome of the PEC are of these traditional amulets. Beckett said that the College will labs, athletics, clubs, etc. However, affect student life (athletic and non available ' as well as a list of Baba Marta is celebrated on receive new equipment hut that it our PEC was not one of the ele- - athletic) remains to be determined. ' changes which will be made. March 1, and it symbolizes the coining of spring. On this day, all Bulgarians give their relatives and Politeness proves different in Granada, Spain friends niartenitsi, for strength and when 1 tirst arrived in While it is obviously impossible to in a given situa-identi- fy good health for the entire year. Granada, Spain this past January a single specific trait in the tion or following This is a very ancient tradition, 4 my an city, people rules of social eti-- of xJ back to begin citizenry of entire the ,'-U- dating to the founding of the Granada are known throughout quette or, being n Bulgarian state in 681 A.D., and it .''V semester abroad, I did Spain by their reputation for impolite- - politically cor- - has been preserved thus far. In the i'?.' not think that ness (Whether this reputation is rect. It is a mind-deserv- ed old times, martenitsata was per- I would have or not dejiends entirely on set that is hard to ceived as a ritual symbol, protect- much trouble whom one asks). "La malafolla" is the change, and even ing against evil spirits. Nowadays, adapting to term that the Spanish have developed after spending a such associations are forgotten, and few emilyryan the Spanish to descril)e the infamous Granadan- - months in the V the Inartenitsa now represents the ; 1 i fe s ty le . style rudeness. As a study abroad stu- - city I still find it coming of spring. But even today,

aban-discov- ., er v Despite the many warnings about dent, I was not particularly thrilled to difficult to r Bulgarians believe that if they culture shock, there was no aspect I had committed to spend the don my very - ; ;;,!!--l : v- j wear the martenitsa during the of life in Spain that seemed as six of life in a city of American next months my concept 1 month of March, they will be though it would be particularly such repute. of politeness. :-- healthy for the entire year. jarring to my American sensibili- However, as time passed I began to Nevertheless, On March ' 1, everyone in ties. After all, I was looking for- understand ia malafolla" for what it my time in Bulgaria wears a martenitsa. san-gr- ' ward to a semester of tapas, fa really was: not a negative reflection on Granada has led 1 People are happy because they L- and lit- siestas there was the nature of the residents of me to appreciate -! believe that everything from that tle to w hich 1 felt I would have to Granada, but a simple difference in how the notions 0 day on will be better. One can see However, adjust. it took little culture. Granadans are neither an . of rudeness in martenitsi on fruit trees, house time for nie to realize how mis- unhappy nor mean group of people; one's culture can . doors and animals. Even stray taken I J r was. they merely perceive the concept of affect the way a dogs, of which there are relatively A few days into my stay, I politeness in a different mannqr. The person perceives few can be seen wearing martenitsi. became aware of what appeared to real culture shock I received, however, the people 'of People wear the niartenitza until be a chronic state of dissatisfac- did not come from having to adapt to another culture. Above, a view of the Alhambra castle locat-whi- ie they see a stork or a blossoming tion of the people of the city. "la malafollti"; rather, it came when I i was ini-- ed on the southeastern border of the citv of tree, which are signs of spring. Passersbys always seemed dis- realized I was beginning to develop a tially unsure of , After . Grara(ia (photQ f R that, they untie the niarten- gruntled at requests for directions. slight appreciation tor it. Granadans how to approach ' ' . ' itza and hang it on a tree branch, Store clerks and waiters were con- lack of concern for social norms that "la malafolla," 1 soon realized that the city; they are open, honest, and then make a wish. This is an impor- stantly annoyed by customers. are rigidly upheld in the United States key was to understand that the passionate alxwt life. Despite their tant step the end of winter and Few people ever appeared to smile. is, in a strange way, slightly lilxrating, brusqueness of a sales clerk or the reputation, Granadans are far from the coming of spring which sym- Though I did not know it at the and it lends them a certain genuine- smile-fre- e expression of a passerby rude. They are simply polite in a bolizes positive changes. time, I was being introduced (o ness that is refreshing. Living here does not necessarily indicate that that dillerent way.

bad-temper- SteJJi Katzarska is an international what many consider to be has caused me to become conscious of erson is mean or ed. For student Granadans' defining characteris- much I from Bulgaria. She can be how time Americans spend my part, have had a wonderful expe- For information please contact tic: '1a malafolla." about reached for further comment . at worrying saying the right thing rience living with the people of this FAtyan 1 1 xvoosler.eJu SKarzarska 1 lwooster.edu. Get involved with Greenhouse "1 7"--r Catherine Gillette reducing dining services' carbon changes! If you can't attend meet-

' low-me- 1 i I at I . K footprint through meals, there '' ', ' ii l"' ' 1, V ,.' , . Erika Takeo ings, are additional ways to , 'i I'M .iS ;.;,. the creation of a community gar- be involved with Greenhouse. The Voice Contributors den in downtown Wooster, remov- organization is responsible for There is a lot of talk about ing bottled water from campus many exciting events that are open "going green" these days; however, stores, making eco-friend- ly clean- to the whole student body. One if you want to make a difference, ing supplies available, creating an such upcoming event is EarthFest, actions speak louder than words. online rideshare network, and which will take place on Earth Day By getting involved with implementing a revolving-loa- n effi- (April 22) this year. Current plans Greenhouse, you can work on the ciency fund that will ensure future for this year's celebration include environmental issues you care funding for campus sustainability tie-d- ye opportunities, jewelry mak- about with other students who projects. Greenhouse frequently ing, competitions, laundry deter- share your passion and concern. meets and collaborates with the-administratio- n, gent making, trashcan painting and

Greenhouse is a student organiza- other student of course a pot-luc- k. tion that works to promote an ethic organizations, community mem- Stay tuned for more articles of sustainability on campus. We bers and national climate organiza- about Greenhouse's many initia- raise the student .body's environ- tions in order to ensure that each tives and EarthFest events in mental awareness, encourage initiative is as environmentally future editions of the Voice. lifestyle changes to lower one's cli- friendly and human friendly as pos- i mate impact, and reduce both ener- sible. This is tlie first of a five part series gy and resource consumption on Greenhouse meets every representing the different projects of the campus. Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Lowry Pit. Greenhouse Organization. For more Greenhouse is composed of vari- Everyone is welcome to attend, and information please contact Alyssa Getta ous action committees who are in we encourage you to do so if you at A Getta 1 1 uvoster.edu The opinions charge of exciting campus initia- are interested in becoming a cam- of this article do not necessaraily repre- tives. Current projects include pus leader and making lasting sent the opinions of the Voice staff.

I v SECTION EDITORS: Friday, marten Dolling e March 26 LEE MCKlNSTRY 5 GEORGE MYATT Arts&Enteftainment

82nd Annual Academy Awards sees firsts : LeeMcKinstry the award in 1997. The producers ly funny men, have thus expanded the playing field,' left me bored. Someone pointed out to me last A&E Editor hoping to bring in more viewers hop- The opening night that John Cage's postmodern The 82nd Annual Academy Awards ing to hear a monologue spoken of the show composition took place on Sunday, March 7, and entirely in Na'vi, or blue men, with took the form 4'33" is avail- t was filled with a number of new addi- tail plugs. of a largely able oh tions to the usually predictable Oscar And yet, the movie that walked unfunny 15 iTunes, with repertoire. Among them, in order of away with the top prize was 'The minute long each of its most to least understandable were the Hurt Locker," which also has the dis- conversation three move- following: Ten Best Picture tinction of being the lowest-grossi- ng between the ments selling Nominees! Two Hosts! Strange film in modern times to win the two, who jonahcomstock for 99 cents a Interpretative Dance Interpretations honor. Though this "little war movie stood on piece. For of Film Scores! But while the tele- that could" was a hit at both awards opposite those of you not in the know, 4'33" is vised tricks might have been slightly shows and critics' circles, it may not sides of the a composition made entirely of rests. tweaked, there was nothing really all be what the average American movie- stage barely The performers sits by his or her that unexpected about the 82nd goer pays for at the megaplex. But, at looking at instrument, makes ready to play, and then dex'sn't, the silence the Awards. for how . credible each other as of space Academy Except arguably one of the last Jeff Bridges wins for "Crazy Heart" (Photo by AP). much it lacked the excitement and award shows still televised, the win they deliv itself making the piece. glitz of, well, the Academy Awards. was definitely one the art community ered stale jokes that were obviously more for their overall career perform- Cage's piece is a classic illustration

box-offi- it The biggest story during the weeks could be proud of. Director of 'The aimed at an older age group. Needless ance (Bridges) or their ce star of nuxlern art, and the questions leading up to "the biggest night in Hurt Locker" Kathryn Bigelow to say, I thought this was a major step power (Bull(x k). raises. Certainly it's one thing to see

show business" was the addition of walked away as the first woman to down from last-yea- r's hugely enter- The supporting awards were com- a live performance of 4'33," another five more nominees to the Best win the Best Director prize. She taining triple threat Hugh Jackman, pletely desqrved in Chris'toph Walz entirely to pay $3 for a recording of it. Picture award category. This had not gracefully did not mention this mile- who's skit involving his "homemade and Mo' Nique, who played an Either way, the piece asks us to been since 1943. They explained their stone even once in her sj)eech, having move sets" is still one of my favorite extremely fluent Nazi and hideously answer the question of what compris- decision by rationalizing that' the previously said to the press that the Oscar moments. Martin and Baldwin abusive mother respectively. The es art: To the accusation that anyone move Would help lesser known movies decision should be based on her work, did deliver a few snappy intros, but only real surprise of the night came could have written 4'3,'i", Cage has

ex-husba- nd, did." get a shot at world recognition. not her gender. Her largely, I forgot they even had a spe- when Best' Foreign Film favorite, responded "No one else Which is why high grossing films like director James Cameron w as not the cial part in the show. Germany's "The White Ribbon," Over spring break , I had the oppor-

lesser-kno- w to visit the Museum of the tear-jerk- er 'The Blind Side" and "king of the world" but the king of The acting awards of the night was beat out by the n "El tunity Pocohantas with aliens "Avatar" were "FX" when early favorite "Avatar" went to the overwhelming favorites. Secreto de Sus Ojos" from Mcxlern Art in New York City, an among the nominees. The real, and only went home with three techincal Jeff Bridges and Sandra Bullock Argentina. And in a truly bizarre-twist- , impressive museum that was tilled with evocative could be not so artfully hidden reason behind awards. On the bright side, those recieved their Best Actor and Actress a pseudo-Kany- e WestTaylor pieces that the expansion was that the Academy "average American viewers" that statuettes for "Crazy Heart" and 'The Swift debacle took place when the considered visual analogues to 4'3.'t". The MoMA. hosts some original , Awards have been steadily declining interest groups keep targeting did get Blind Side" respectively. Bridges producers for Best Documentary in ratings for the past decade. The last to see Ben Stiller in blue paint in a played washed-u- p country singer Bad Short winner "Music By Prudence" paintings by Jackson Polkxk, who time more than 40 million people very funny sketch. Blake, while Bullock took on the role started squabbling over the micro- faced similar questions when he began and co-hos- to create by dumping splatter- tuned in to the show was when the The' ts, Steve Martin and of tough football mom, Lee Ann phone. art ing paint on canvases as well as some mega-successf- ul Titanic was up for Alec Baldwin, who are both extreme-- Tuohy, but these awards were given At least no one was hurt. j of Andy Warhol's work. The main installation when I

Wooster Chorus and Band tour east region : attended was a retrospective on the

rib-bo- members and with the College of bers faced each other and used ns and Massachusetts. The Band tour : performance art of Marina George Myatt : Abramovic. A performance artist Wooster." According to Yozviak, part in the piece to add another level was directed by professor of music ; A&E Editor of the mission of the chorus tour is to of artistic expression. Two pieces for Nancy Ditmer, with Tom Robbie as I from Yugoslavia, Abramovic lias used ' in ; and abused and soul On the college campus, we com- continue relations with the Wooster the concert also included a movement percussion instrumentalist, and Ned her body her the deeply monly see singers running off to alumni community,' and recruit piece from dancer Brandelle Knights' Brooks as the assistant director. name of art, embarking on "Pseudo-Yoik- I personal projects of endurance in a practice for Wooster Chorus. You prospective students. '12. The song ," accord- There were more than 90 people public setting. At one point she stood might even run into the pip band Baritone singer Paul Winchester ing to Thomas, was a favorite among involved in the band tour; approxi- in a room next to a table containing members practicing outside or in '1 1 noted that the music for the con- the group to perform. mately 70 were in the band, as well as ; objects, some of them lethal, and a McGaw depending on the season. certs is a mix of 20th and 21st centu- The Wooster Chorus has previous- nine pipers and three highland 72 sign. The sign read "I am the object. Every year during the first week of ry choral music which ranges in a ly traveled to the West Coast in San dancers'. I take full responsibility." The audi- spring break, members of the selection of types and qualities. "Most Francisco, Portland and Seattle, in Five out of the six concerts, accord- invited to use the objects on Wooster Chorus and Scot Symphonic ing to Dawson, were performed in ence was her and they did drawing on her Band embark on separate domestic churches, with a special performance ; with lip stick, undressing her, dress- tours in the United States. at the high school of band menilxT ing her. Finally one man loaded the Between March 6-- 13, The Wooster John Hotchkiss '10. Dawson notes on the table, placed it in her under the direction of profes- that there were different crews to set gun Chorus : V . hand, and it her head. sor of music Lisa Yozviak, traveled hi up and run the band tour. Some of pointed at .' ; Thought-provokin- g? Yes. and performed in cities in J. these crews included setup crew, tear evocative? Certainly. Pennsylvania, Maryland and down crew and luggage crew. Dawson Emotionally Art? Who's to say? Washington DC. The tour was offi- V-.- , was the head of the truck crew for ; had many photos and cially titled, "2010 Wooster Chorus," unloading and loading all the of band The MoMA for band rental videos of Abramovic's work, but featuring the line, "...Stars I Shall k. equipment the tour's

": -- they also recreated some of her Find." According to Yozviak, this truck, t. tamer projects, with nude models re-enact- ing arch of the musical program encom- I Dawson notes that one particular them throughout the passed the typical journey that one - ' piece, "Ballet Sacra" (Scared Ballet) by

I installation. In one room, a woman makes throughout life, in that we start comjx)ser David Hollsinger was the and man stood facing each other, out alone, join with others in commu- most challenging to perform during barely two feet apart, and the muse- nity or in a variety of relationships, the concerts. "It features a big section um were asked to walk but then our lives end in much the The Scot Symphonic Band sets up in The Presbyterian with singing, making it a very power- patrons between them sideways. same way that they began." "Stars I ful piece," says Dawson. Church in Morristown, New Jersey (Photo by Linda Kuster). I - A to this kind of art, Shall Find" is a line of in a poem by In contrast to the Wooster stranger found the experience off-putti- ng at Sarah Teasdale, and the line of of these pieces were neo-ton- al and addition to Cincinnati, St. Louis and Chorus's tour theme, the Wooster first, but it grew on me. Detached poser Frank Ticheli's "There Will Be attractive, with a few instances of Chicago. Band is "where are we going?'" notes

T-shi- from its normal context, the human, Rest." severe dissonance and aggression as While the Wooster Chorus was Dawson. rts featuring a Wooster body is art: the way it's presented, With 41 students to tour and lead, well," said Winchester. touring, the Scot Symphonic Band kilt draped across the Statue of the way the models do or do not Yozviak notes that this "creates a "We started off' in a traditional tour was also traveling throughout Lilxrty indicated that the Band tour's interact and finally how the specta- unique bonding experience among choral fashion, standing and singing, the north east of the United States. final destination was New York City. tor chooses to react looking choir members, which not only builds used hand bells for one piece, and for According to alto saxophone player, Like the Wooster Chorus the Scot away, staring them down, casting a sense of camaraderie that is essen- one spread out into small groups," Brett Dawson '11, the tour consisted Symphonic Band's tour is also utilized furtive glances. The charged emo- tial for performance, but also estab- says Kyle Thomas '11. Within these of performances in New Hampshire, to recruit students and connect to the tions in a created space, like the lishes lasting relationships between groups, Thomas adds that choir mem- - New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Wooster alumni community. space between the man and the woman, is art as well. Abramovic herself was participat- ing in a new project, sitting at a table , :, (fully clothed) while patrons came, sat Wooster Street Style: down across from her and stared-silently- . The art, signs and plaques " ; ; - proclaimed, was in the created space I.S. Monday Edition between the woman and the audience member, and all of the possibility in

: V i that space. A space of infinite possibility. Every year, the completion of Independent Study is marked by a day-lon- g cel- Infinite at a table. Infinite ebration involving revelry, debaucher, and snappy dressing. Wooster Street Style possibility possibility between two nude mod- - caught up with one of the more creative costume wearers, Cassiel Archdeacon els. Infinite possibility on a blank '10, by the residential quad. canvas. Or even infinite possibility in Channeling both a flamenco dancer and Miss America, the philosophy major i a concert hall, for four minutes and also keeps it practical with black rain boots. Furthermore, her yellow sash accen- ! 33 seconds. Is it art? I don't think I'll

) tuated her recent accomplishment with the title "Miss Philosophy" with the let- I be putting down three bucks to put I 1 ters "I.S." emblazoned in red. Cassiel's black, maroon and turquoise dress sport- j 4'33" on my iPod, but think if saw

ed a lacy skirt. j it in concert I would feel the same

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t-sh- I in installa-- Other outfits worn included quilts, kilts, many colored irts, authentic sorts of things felt that ! tion in the MoMA that I had not 1930s-sty- le garb and overalls. Most of this fun fashion was on full display at " ft ' ! only seen art, but been art, Ix-e- n a ' the 5 p.m. parade starting in Kauke Arch. It ran over most of the quad side- part of a created space that allowed police-monitor- walks, as well as the ed Beall Ave. ' me to experience, for an instant, infi- - nite possibility. Cassiel Archdeacon '10 celebrates I.S. Monday, pageant style (Photo by Linda Jonah is an F.ditor-in-Chi- ef for the be reached comment at Kuster). Voice. He can for JComstocklOu.'ooster.edu Wooster 6 Friday; March 26, 2010 Voice This Spring Break at the Movies: Choice Reviews Most of thefilms released this season don't so much scream "Oscar-bait- " as politely ask "give us some money, " but there are certainly a few good movies to see playing, as well as a few less than ' . . . . stellar flicks to watch outfor.

and the i with Teddy. . Of course, it should also be pointed Wonderland" 'Through It is true that the film drags on at out that "Shutter Island" has a great Looking Glass," eliminating in one times and relies heavily on the use deal more to oiler than simply great fell swoop all the significant differ- - j is dialog- ences and plot coherence of the of ig-- j of drawn out dialogue as to assist performances. Although it Jonah Comstock Hallie Moreland in decoding the mystery. However, ue-heavy, there are certainly many inal work. The characters that J Editor in Chief I Voice Staff the stellar performances of the jump-out-of-your-s- eat moments all of re'main from the original are given Martin Scorsese's latest film entire cast more than make up for w hich are more fun if they are unex- The more movies Tim Burton new characterizations: the dormouse "Shutter Island" has all the elements the meandering plot. pected. For that reason, I won't reveal makes, the clearer it is to me that Tim whose defining characteristic was j of a great psychological thriller, from Leonardo DiCaprio excels at them here; Burton can only make one movie, over laziness becomes a bold hero, the j crazy people, to vivid nightmares, to being a tortured, bewildered The visual elements of the film are and over again. The combination of White Queen (Anne Hathaway) is ,

past-Likewis- into unfamiliar character strange twists and turns, and of Marshal with a dark e, indescribably stunning and truly help, his highly recognizable aesthetic restyled an course, a creepy child. As soon as the Hen Kingsley delivers an excellent to enhance the eerie mood of the film. dark twisted fantasy worlds and more kind and sympathetic than any-- j

I film begins and the camera slowly performance as Dr. Cawley, the It is small touches like these that help his insistence on using the same two one Alice encounters in the original . (Johnny : . approaches the docks of Shutter rather shifty man who runs the to remind the view er they aren't just distinctive actors in every film makes work, and the Mad Hatter

B-m- j Island, then passes through the main hospital. The same goes for Max watching ome ovie horror story, it hard for his movies to be anything Depp) becomes a pseudo-lov- e interest j gates, it's almost as if you are von Sydow who plays. the mysteri- but a truly artistic film by an A-li- st other than Tim Burton movies. with a hastily made-u- p past to give embarking on a crazy, surreal ride ous Dr. Naehring. Everyone, it director. That's' not all. bad. There's enough him some semblance of depth. Many with no chaijce of turning hack. seems, has reason to be suspected While the film does have its' slow variation in the plot and the other other characters are completely new, 1 I "Shutter Island" focuses on U.S. and questioned by the audience, as points, it will undoubtedly keep you actors to make each of Burton's films but just as shallow. . Marshal Teddy Daniels (Ix'onardo each seems to be hiding his or her guessing until the end. The twist interesting in their own right, but his An adaptation is not an imitation, of DiCaprio) who, with his. partner own secrets. might he a bit of a letdown at first, distinctive style is bad news when he course, and no one went into this film ' Chuck Aule (Mark Ruffalo), is sent to Even though their screen time hut "Shutter Island" does a good job tries to do an adaptation. expecting to see the books on screen.

the Ashecliffe Hospital for the was quite brief, both Jackie Karle . at presenting it in a more interesting "Alice in Wonderland" is a perfect But this is deeper than adaptation Criminally Insane to track down an Haley and Patricia Clarkson also and satisfying way than initially example there is so much Tim decay as far as I could tell, in ;

escaped patient. The premise and set- provided stirring, scene-steali- ng expected. This helps add another Burton in the film that it crowds out Burton's "Alice in Wonderland," noth- ting are certainly enough to send performances as well. Anyone who level of complexity to what other- any possible influence of Lewis ing whatsoever remained of Carroll's chills down your back before any of can grab the spotlight from wise might seem formulaic. And Carroll, whose beloved masterpiece is Wonderland. the action even begins. DiCaprio and stick in the minds of even if the ending leaves you want- supposedly being evoked. Carroll's Wonderland is a dream-scap- e; And let it be known, it does take viewers after only a five minute ing more, the rest .of the film should The film commits the same sin as its defining characteristics are awhile tor the film to gain speed. period is certainly worthy of the still be able to provide you with all the original Disney animated feature its illogical layout and lack of geog- "Shutter Island" is a constant series of highest praise. the thrills you need. in amalgamating "Alice in raphy. The logic of the land is . strange overlapping stories, as it wordplay and philosophy,

shifts between disjointed memories neither of which make , from Teddy's experiences during much of an appearance in World War II, to surreal nightmares the film. Wonderland , about his dead wife (Michelle consists not in the talking Williams), and then back to the animals or fantastic present time. All of these conflicting impossibilities, but in the elements are enough to confuse and intense cleverness of the

disorient the viewer, although that storytelling, a cleverness . ' seems to be the point. which is not remotely pre- As the film progresses, the audi- served in the film. ence actually seems to be going Instead, Burton replaces crazy right along w ith Teddy. They it with fluff. We get a are left to piece together and make prophecy which Alice sense of the strange images they (Mia Wasikowska) stub- are being provided with as a means bornly refuses to fulfill, to figure out the mystery along demanding that she con- trol her own destiny. Until she fulfills it, exactly as she is supposed to. What's the lesson there?

Where even is the surprise , Emily Regenstreif or interest in such a plot? Alice discovers conclusive- Voice Staff ly that Wonderland is not ; If you enjoy watching grown men a dream when one of running around acting like overly the most intriguing part's ' hormonal teenagers tor an hour and a of Carroll's work was the half, the new romantic comedy "She's open question of whether Out of My Ix'ague" is for you. If not, or not it was. Stripped than 1 would strongly recommend . even of it's childhood con- seeing something else. By the time the text, Lewis's tale of child- credits rolled, I could safely say that I hood wonder becomes a found this film neither romantic nor flimsy and confusing story funny. The plot consisted of a young of female empowerment man (.lay Baruchel), who worked in in Victorian England airport security, and his friends spend llustration by Gillian Daniels. for lack of anything else ing an entire full length movie trying to be. to figure out why on earth the attrac- acter falls short, coming across as a military force in their attempt Tim Burton has a repu- tive, blonde party planner (Alice Eve) immature and weak opposed to to escape the doomed town. tation for making films darker and would ever he interested in him. charismatic. After watching him for The tone is very well set through edgier, but that tactic falls fabulously In other words, this movie catered five .minutes, it was completely shot construction, music and all the flat in this film. With the decision to to the male fantasy of an awkward, shocking that any woman, even one other ingredients that go into the cre- advance Alice to the age of 19, the immature guy with a fairly unap- lacking substance and personality, ation of susx.'nse, but it gets to lx; presence of a subplot about marriage, Marten Dollinger pealing job getting a gorgeous, would want to be with him. pretty formulaic. The classic reveal of and the decision to make her clothes mature woman who is, as the title Alongside the main role, the sup- A&E Editor cutting back and forth to a shot, not shrink or grow with her (some-

almost-but-not-qu- states, "out of his league." The porting male characters are oafish, The remake of an ite showing a crazy behind the constant- thing fundamentally unprecedented female lead is what many might call disgusting and about as likeable as zombie movie is nothing spec- ly victimized wife of the protagonist in tellings of the tale), one might the perfect woman. She is beautiful, overcooked broccoli. They act like tacular, but certainly lives up to happens just one too many times, and expect some sexual overtones, some- and while she is smart and has a law idiots and their conversation is rife expectations for a slightly above aver- you can almost always tell when thing which could save the film from degree, she won't outshine her male .with, age inappropriate references age horror film. Breck Eisner's "The someone is alxnit to "save the day." the intense boringness of the plot. counterpart, as she gave up law to spanning from cartoon Disney films Crazies," pulling a i percent at The most redeeming quality of But thanks to the Disney stamp and plan parties. Not only does she look to Hannah Montana. All things con- Hot ten Tomatoes, delivers all the the movie was the interplay between the PG rating, we're instead left with

good, but she lias no problem help- sidered, it is unfathomable as' to how, things you would expect from your the level-head- ed SJieriff Dutton and a conspicuously asexual film which

ing the man make his brothers and based on their intelligence and run-of-the-- mill suspense flick. Some the head-stro- ng but loyal Deputy only adds to the unrealistic character- ex-girlfri- end jealous by objectifying maturity levels, any of them were of the earlier kills in the movie were Russell, due to both the writing of ization of Alice and the Hatter. herself! able to obtain a driver's license, let' fairly tame by today's gory movie their relationship and Olyphant and Ultimately, Burton's ego edges out Also, while she spends a signifi- alone a job or girlfriend. standards the use of the pitch fork Anderson's' performance. Dutton all traces of Carroll, leaving us with a. cant portion of the movie trying to Throughout the course of this you see on the poster is about as seemed the exemplary leader to Tim Burton film that Burton himself

convince lead a half-bak- the male that she does, movie, the characters spend a great graphic as it gets. Still, it will definite- have in anything resembling-- zom- doesn't understand a ed in fact, have flaws, aside from a bare- 'deal of time ranking human beings' ly lx! a g(X)d while before I'm ready to bie apocalypse, and, despite her ten- mess of pretty visual effects and poor- ly noticeable and definitely not deal on a points system of one to 10, giv- use a drive-throu- gh car wash again. dency to let crazies sneak up on her, ly articulated morals. breaking physical abnormality, none ing and taking points for things such "The Crazies" is set in small town his wife was just a little bit more of these flaws are ever explained or as appearance, job, car, etc. In the Iowa, following the local Sheriff than a damsel in distress. Russell Li!:? EIcv;::? shown on screen. I, however, would theme of this game, I will start by David Dutton (Timothy Olyphant), may seem like a liability at some argue that her greatest defect is her giving the cast and crew 10 points lor his wife Dr. Judy Dutton (Rhada points, but in the end he pulls complete and lack of sub- the- :::!:? utter managing to get their movie into Mitchell), Deputy Sheriff Russell through , in something that resem- stance. As for the supporting female aters nationwide. I will then proceed Clank (Joe Anderson) and an assort- bles a believable and not entirely characters, they are mean,- - abrasive to deduct one point each for the uno- ment of classic small town characters obvious way. and for the most part, shallow, easy riginal plot, lack of character sub- as members of the community start From the middle to the end, it was and unintelligent, yet the men are stance, uninteresting character inter- going insane and killing people. Some pretty good at keeping me guessing worse. action, mediocre acting, overall detective work on the part of Dutton which one of our heroes was going While the film attempts a male immaturity, weak script and failed reveals "the source of the problem to to get killed off next, but the fact lead who is socially and 'physically attempt to be funny. This leaves be water supply contamination, but it that I was watching it as a guessing awkward, yet kind and charmingly "She's Out of My League" with only is too late, as the military has already game instead of thrilling to' every t 4 V a 2 nerdy a role which has worked three points out of 10, all of which Ix'gun a "containment protmol." The twist speaks to how closely Eisner well in classic romantic comedies are attributed to the overwhelming townsjx'ople are rounded up for quar- stuck to formula for this one. This such as "Say Anything" and "10 sense of relief I felt when the film antine, and-th- e story quickly pits our doesn't make "The Crazies" a had E- - l- - 1 Things I Hate Alxnit You," the char-- finally ended. heroes against lxth insane killers and .movie, just a predictable one. ..a s f i section editors: Friday, Margaret Donnelly Voice March 26 .Chris Weston 7 matthew yann ie ports Women's lax starts season 1-- 2 Softball impressive early TT together three multi-h- it games dur- f t Mike Haggerty Scots' main- i i ing the road trip while . Voice Staff i i taining an impressive batting aver- A I 1 The Wooster softball team con- age of .455. Priscilla Staples '10 , 1 tinued a terrific start to its season contributed six KBl's during the this spring break. The Scots man- - road trip to bring her team-leadi- ng aged to win five straight games as total up to 1 7. they changed their record from 5-- 6 In addition to the power of to a very impressive 10-- 6. Wooster's offense the Scot's pitch- The Scots were led by Kelley ing was also spectacular. Gina

Johnson '13 who was awarded as Pirolozzi '13 posted a 2-- 2 record the North Coast Athletic-Conferenc- e and had a career best 1 1 strikeouts Player of the Week. against Roger Williams University.

Johnson went" 13-- 22 to finish off Her strikeout total for the entire

V the Scots'' road her an road was a 24 - - " j trip giving trip very impressive .-- 4 JJ 3 It average of .591. batters. In addition, Johnson connected This stellar performance came on for the first home run of her career top of an impressive first week dur- against Polytechnic Institute of ing which she as named the North New York. Coast Athletic Conference Pitcher

In addition to Johnson's stellar of the Week after- - pitching

performance, Lauren Swinehart '12 Wooster's first no-hitt- er since 2005. and Erica Villa '13 also contributed In addition, Jenn Morton '13 had to Wooster's offensive play. a 3-- 1 record striking out a total of Swinehart had three multi-h- it 16 batters. She also managed to

games and went 4-fo- r-5 in contribute to the Scot's offense by Women's lacrosse team discusses strategy at half time during Saturday's game against Wooster's victory over The going 6-- 12 at the plate while driv- Richard Stockton College of New ing in three runs. . Fredonia State University (Photo by Sam VanFleet). Jersey. . The Scots faced Marietta College Carey each tallied two goals, while in the first half. Fredonia Villa also managed to string for a double-head- er on Thursday. Margaret Donnelly remaining Cleveland scored one and Clare responded with three, more unan- Sports Editor Nelson-Johnso- n '13 recorded her swered goals, but Smart and Nelson- -. The Wooster women's lacrosse first career goal for the books. The Johnson cut Wooster's deficit to one Tennis looks strong team returned from its Spring Break Scots trailed by two points (8-- 6) at with a goal apiece. The Blue Devils

trip in San Antonio, Texas with a halftime, but that was the closest 7-- in the first added one more to lead 4 and the Matthew Yannie playing position against record of 1- -1 to start the season. they were able to come in overcom- remaining 13 minutes in the half Mobart College, and went 3-- 1 indi- Sports Editor On Sunday, March 7 the women ing Elizabethtown. They lost the were scoreless by botli teams. vidually on the trip. defeated the University of Texas-Dall- as game 15-1- 0. Fredonia State overwhelmed The men's tennis team returned The three team losses suffered over

5) 22-- 15-- 10 ' 1 (0-- 6 but lost to Goalkeepers Shawna Ferris 3 and Wooster in the second half, making from Hilton Mead, S.C. holding a 4--3 the break all came in close contests Elizabethtown College (2-- 1) that Sarah Blosser '13 split equal playing a 10-- 3 scoring run that included record on the season despite only oije that could have gone either way. The Tuesday. time, each playing one half of both goals by nine different players. The overall victory during the trip. deciding factor in most of the match- ' The Fighting Scots left no ques- games. Ferris recorded 1 1 saves and Scots were able to convert on two The Scots were forced to switch up es came in the Scots' struggles in

tion as to which team controlled the Blosser had seven for the trip. free-positi- on goals, but their deficit' the starting six players due to injuries doubles matches. field, putting up 10 unanswered The Scots hosted Fredonia State to the Blue Devils was too great to both before and during the trip, but While the team failed to win a dou-

goals against Dallas in the first half, University in their home opener on , overcome. return to Wooster with answers to bles match against Methodist and and adding 12 more to seal the 22-- 6 Saturday, March 20 at John P. Papp Dine led Wooster's scoring with some of the preseasons questions Mobart, Conroy, the team's co-capta- in,

win. Nina Din: '11 and Madison Stadium. After trailing 3-- 0 in the four goals, and Nelson-Johns- on con- surrounding the young team. is confident in the team's Carey '12 each had five goals and opening minutes of the game, tributed two goals and an assist. For Led by the consistent play of Matt improvements. Conroy said that in Becca Worthington '10 had four Wooster tied the Blue Devils 3-- 3 and the Blue Devils, Amy Simon had a Hwh '12 and anchored by the per- the last matches of the trip the pairs

goals and an assist. Jess Cleveland kept the. score close throughout the game-hig- h of six goals. formances of Ethan Arenstein '11, played . "the best doubles they had ' '10, Emily Meyer '11 and Amy first half. Fredonia State outscored The Scots will host St. Vincent Brad Palanski 1 1 and Stephen ever played."

Denny '10 each recorded two goals, Wooster in the second half to beat University (0-- 1) tomorrow at the Conroy '10, the team also lienetited Now that the team has solidified its and Katie Smart '11 and Isabel the Scots in a decisive 17-- 9 win. Carl Dale Memorial Field at 1:30 from the development of Ashvin line up and the doubles pairings have ' Baylor '12 each recorded one goal."" The Blue Devils led the game with p.m. and will see their first North Reddy 1 3 and Matt Mandell '12. been sortedoijtTt,he ScotsTook'to get"7

Worthington led the team with a three early points that were Coast Athletic Conference action i Mandell was asked to step up in the back on the winning side of the net

game-hig- h four goals and one assist answered with a hat trick by Dine to next Thursday, April 1 against lineup, playing at the second spot for against Ohio Northern University against Elizabethtown. Dine and tie the game 3-- 3 with 20 minutes Allegheny College at 7 p.m. most of his singles play and even next Tuesday at home.

ir Scots'program shows no signs of slowing down For 14 straight years, the men's victories in their next 21 games. College in the first round, the Scots Greensboro, N.C., the Scots looked where players graduate and move on basketball team has won at least 20 The greatest moment of the season played their second round game nervous early as the Quakers scored every four years success isn't sup- games, the came on Feb. 27 in the NCAC against the University of Wisconsin- -. the game's first 12 points and jumped posed to be guaranteed. With every ' longest active Championship against Wittenberg Whitewater. The Warhawks, ranked out to a 4CK22 lead at halftime. At that two or three championships, there's streak in Div. University. Two weeks before, the No. 8 in. the country, boasted the point, the heavy underdogs could an expected down year. That's not III. The team underdog Tigers out to prove that Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic have mailed in the second half. The the case here. The players make their has reached the the. Wooster-Wittenbe- rg rivalry had Conference Player of the Year in 6-- 9 Scots, however, finally found their postseason travel plans in Dccemlxr. ;N C A A not become a one-sid- ed affair came center Dustin Mitchell, the WIAC groove in the second half using a Moore and his staff have set the bar

Tournament in intoTimken Gymnasium and stunned Coach of the Year Pat Miller, and 1 9 V run to trim the Guilford lead high and the team is able to meet

Scots 67-5- 6. Scots five. these expectations every year. 1 the The committed another explosive scorer guard in down to The Quakers eventually . vogel . 15 seasons, and 18 turnovers and gave an unfocused Dupree Fletcher. On paper, even on held on 7;-6- 8, but the Scots proved The team's run to the "Sweet has now won six straight regular and uninspiring performance. Two their home floor, the Scots were heavy that they more than belonged on the Sixteen" only sets up the road to the

season titles. Success is supposed to weeks later, the team bounced back underdogs facing worse-odd- s than same floor as the No. 3 team in the Final Four tor next year. Like last bechllicult, but the Scots have made anil responded with its best perform- the Healthcare bill. nation, leaving many to wonder how season, the team loses just one sen- fifth-ye- winning seem as regular as ance of the season winning 8S-7- 7. The Scots, however, played with the game would have turned out if, ior. Johnson, the ar point Metaniucil, The Scots' run to the For the third time in four years, the more focus and, quite frankly, more only the Scots had set their alarms guard, will likely be replaced in the

"Sweet Sixteen" showed why the Scots captured the NCAC heart. Behind a 30-poi- nt effort by Ian before halftime. starting lineup by Matt Fegan '12,

Scots have been so consistent, and Championship on their home floor. Franks '11, the-Scot- s gained a 22-2- 1 It is the fifth time in six years that who shared the ball handling duties

why coach Steve Moore's empire This time, the lone senior, point guard lead with 10 minutes left in the first Wooster had won at least one NCAA with Johnson this year. . shows no signs of slowing dow n. ' Brandon Johnson '10, was the last one half. Mitchell, the Warhawks' star, Tournament game. Franks was the' The growth of rising sopho- For the second year in a row, to cut down the nets. The year before, fouled out w ith just 14 points. Miller fourth Scot in five years to be named mores Josh Clay tor '13 and Jake ' Moore's young team started slowly. that honor had gone to Johnson's for- turned in a memorable coaching per- NCAC Player of the Year. The six Mays '13 will only increase the Beginning the season ranked No. .9, mer teammate anil roommate, for- formance and was ejected from the straight NCAC regular season team's depth in the frontcourt. Next

mid-Decemb- ' 5-- 4 in er, ward 'o.'j. should be the team was just Marty I'idwcll game with two tec hnical fouls. , crowns sets a new record. If this is year's team even more dropping them out of the The Scots opened the first two A week later, facing an even taller supposed to be difficult, Moore and balanced than this year's version. national rankings. From there, how- rounds of the NCAA Tournament on order, the Scots couldn't quite sustain his squad aren't letting'on. The team can probably start ever, the Scots found their rhythm their home floor. Alter a relatively their success. In their regional semifi- That's what's most astounding making travel plans, for early and never looked hack, reeling oil' 20 sloppy 63-5- 'J win over Grove City nal against No. Guilford College in alxnit the run. In a college game March 2011.

Men's lacrosse starts season 2-- 4, hosts Denison at night Ben Caroli in conference play. Ohio feated in their conference from and 'picked up four assists, with their next two games being - a hat trick as home. Voice Staff Wesleyan's scoring was paced by 1995 to 2008. MacVarish, who had played at Chaz Narwicz, who netted five At the start of the second, the well as an assist, and Pullara, who This season, the team is 2-- 0 at The Wooster men's lacrosse goals for the Battling Bishops dur- Scots were down 4-- 0, but tied it up picked up 14 face off" wins and 14 John P. Papp Stadium, but that team started off their NCAC con-feren- ce ing the contest. with two consecutive goals from. groundballs to go with his two undefeated record will be chal- schedule Saturday at Ohio After two emphatic home wins Matt Pullara '11, and then two scores. lenged by Denison University, Wesleyan University, which is to start off the season, including a straight from Dan MacVarish '10 The rest of the team's spring which is ranked seventh in the ranked 20th in the country. The 22-- 0 win over Milwaulkee School during a fourriiiinute stretch. As break road trip included a 17-- 6 nation. Scots opened up the scoring with of Engineering and a 16-- 4 win the forth quarter began, the Scots loss to St. Mary's College of Denison, a perennial favorite to two goals in the first four minutes, over Birmingham Southern were within striking distance, Maryland on March 10, and a 12-- 6 win the NCAC, advanced to the and were still close at the half College, Wooster has dropped its down only 10-- 6. loss to Mary Washington NCAA Elite Eight last season with the score just 5-- 3. last four games, all road contests. While the Scots played tough University on March 13. before being defeated by The second half, however, was On March 17, the Scots faced off against an excellent team, they On Wednesday the Scots began Gettysburg College. all Ohio Wesleyan, as they scored against No. 3 Salisbury University eventually fell to the Salisbury the journey of getting back on The lacrosse team will host the eight unanswered goals to send in Salisbury, Maryland.. Seagulls 15-- 9. The game featured track with a dominating win over Big Red tomorrow night at 7 p.m. Wooster to a 13-- 3 loss, leaving the 'Historically, Salisbury is an excellent performances from Pat St. Vincent College. The Scots in the program's first home night Scots 2-- 4 overall record, and 0--1 excellent program, going unde Coyne '10, who netted two goals look to continue this winning form contest ever. Wooster 8 Friday, March 26, 2010 Voice Baseball excels in early season schedule Chris Weston Sports Editor The Woostcr baseball team came c?7 7 ''v ..." into the season ranked No. 2 in Div. .See, III. After 14 games, the team has 1! lived up to its high billing. O'ee' With big victories . coming li'lh' r ( against ranked No. 12 nationally -- - MM " It'll 'II Cartilage College and No. 7 Kean ,. '.V l-i- .v',;-- e n'l University, as well as NCAC victo- .'- e I ries against Ohio Wesleyan )- li, "",' 7 i ,' l, lllli.s i ,ie University and Kenyon College, the ( rt'liiniiil Scots have a lot to be proud of after J'rum I'l'i ; !r their trip. spring ;,"; ii i: ,,,!' ' i nrnnl. II. Si ;e,7 , (;' Returning back to last season's J

on -- All-Ameri- Xorllurn University Tu .v as can form was staff's ace iht'y look to biu It llu' Justin McDowell '11. After three gti uii vnii iv track hi'iiiling into tiju'uiiiii:: !'!" r-I'- litr starts and 21.1 innings pitched, pliix. McDowell boasts a NCAC leading 0 record with a team-be- st 2.95 ERA. MY: 1. first-ye- On a s; ;;; ).:.'. t. Only Kenyon ar Tyler Dierke ... A. V , 1 that was thi.".'t i:i'l f. r holds a better ERA amongst starters :;;; oc .) the aMe t . in the NCAC. More than just the team, you were 1 individually. What cm:;.".:i!s 1 wins and the ERA, McDowell has V 1 shown excellent control with his to your peisoi .succe-e,!- ' J V: I think that my in e pitches, with a strikeout-to-wal- k expel really helped me in those lies, ratio of 3.83 and only one wild pitch mail but to be it had a lot this season. honest to do with the I down Also back in action this season is fart that moed the line-u- p. I injured my bai k right Matt Barnes 'l 1, who was pegged as before the and moved dow a the staff's ace last preseason before trip, n few blood clots cut his season short. spots to get some easier match-up- Barnes, who was dominant his first s. two seasons (11--5, 3.3S ERA, 3.56 MY: the KBB) has shown moments of bril- With team curieptly liance through his first three starts, standing at 4--3 overall, what is the outlook for the rest of the highlighted by an eight-inni- ng gem season? for the win against Kean. Currently SC: We'll do well. We holding a 2-- 1 with 3.91 pretty record a ' ' s have a ERA, Barnes is still shaking off the tough match coining up in conference cobw ebs from a season on the bench, against Allegheny Collegej, but also an easier one but should be more effective down " the stretch. Li. with Oberlin Collegej. Next week we have Ohio Northern Leading the offense for the Scots Matt Barnes '11 pitched a gem on Wednesday, going five innings with no earned runs in the tri-capt- University that should be close. this season is ain Matt 2-- Scots' home opener. Barnes is 1 on the season (Photo by Sam VanFleet). Groc.inger '10. Groezinger, who We lost to them last year, but we was a first team All NCAC designat- been probably shouldn't have. In the end impressive to say the least, hit- after this w in, pitched a scorless five when, with two outs and no one on, ed hitter has we should finish third in the con- last season, put up ting .477 with more extra base hits innings, allowing only four hits and a hit batter, and single two walks ference. monster numbers in the first part, of well Kenyon College and than singles, as as a perfect nine one walk. He was relieved at the scored the Scots another run with- Denison are the season, ,5'(X) (23-4- 6) Lhtiversityj always batting with for nine on steal attempts. Van Horn start of the sixth inning by out much offensive effort. three better, but we are he third best home runs and 23 RBIs. has even helped out on the mound DeGrand, who improved on some It wasn't until the top of the ninth team in Groezinger leads the NCAC in bat- when called the conference: upon, allowing three early season woes with three score- inning that the Crusaders were final- ting average players who hits and no amongst runs through six innings less innings, only allowing one hit ly able to put a point on the board, have played more than five MY: What improvements did games. of relief appearance. and one walk. when Zach Byers, who had been hit Also well for the Scots is you see in the team during the playing On Wednesday, the Scots faced off On the offensive side, the Scots by a pitch in earlier the inning, break transfer Greg Van 1 lorn '11. Van spring trip? against Capital University at Art were helped early on by the bat of scored on an RBI single with one out SC: We had a big line-u- p Horn, who was in the top-fi- ve in change. a Murray field. Behind the stellar Johnson, who hit two home runs in remaining in the inning. majority of the offensive categories Matt Mandel '12 moved up into pitching of Barnes and Matt his first two at bats. Johnson, who The Scots had a game on at Princeton the second spot in singles and the University last season, DeGrand '10, as well as some excel- had only one home run to date this at home Thursday against Marietta first has made his presence immediately position for one match and he lent power from Matt Johnson '10, season, now .shares the team lead College after this issue went to print. felt, stepping into the went 3-- 1. He did a great job step- shortstop the Scots were able to dominate the with Groezinger at three apiece. This weekend, the Scots' will take ping up for. us and so did. Brad as well as in 6-- position, the third spot entire game, winning 1. Barnes, In back-to-ba- the third inning, the Scots place in ck double headers Palanski '11 who moved to the the batting order. His numbers have who 2-- improved to 1 on the season received some supri.se generosity at Allegheny College. third spot. We've gotten really consistent play from Matthew 1 at u I :: 3 3 v i loch '12 in our top spot, whic h was good for us over the break. Big Ben doesn't MY: What has h. Id the team measure up to expectations back at this point in the season from doing eve n belter? Anyone who has ever had more denies. Roethlisberger has since move which has spurred further an NFL franchise, he is the face of ck five-minu- SC: Our weak point is a te finitely than conversation with pursued counter-danlag- es in a law- questioning of his innocence. the Stcelers, a team that' has doubles matches. We me knows how suit have st rted against the woman. aside well-behav- Putting the question of always been known for its ed to play better, but we b.ae veg-gle- d. much I love the While the first case against him Roethlisberger's guilt or inno- and respectable players, i Our last mate h of the ; 'p. all Stcelers. was a dismissed as falsehood creat- cence, one thing is for sure: his is a which tribute to its owners, ! three of the doubles .. . e , Growing up ed by the woman, further investiga- - actions are completely inappropri- - Dan Rooney and his family, who ' in the best we have e er las a Pittsburgh, for are known their own humility team. All nail s imi I fell in love three ai v covin" and sincerity. now that the , with the team painr are pretty Roethlisberger's actions in the much when they set. donnelly Georgia night club were just plain played (and stupid, and leave fans 1 wondering MY: has . e , lost to) the Dallas Cowboys in the How t' y if his 2006 motorcycle accident senior as veil as ! ; 199G Super bowl. I pledged my ai, foe he was hel- (when not wearing a first- - ear layers i I allegiance to the Terrible Towel J , irt the met) left the Super bowl MVP te am scas.Hj : ! bow v 'hi in first grade, and my Barbies pre- this it with permanent brain damage. i f : ferred to go on dates with help i the .:. corner N What Roethlisberger fails to 1 '.; back Rod Woodson, not Ken. .' . C: This season we are a . !e comprehend is that, despite being a I've stuck with the Stcelers bit illevpei ieiu ed and it ta! . . an,1 NFL star quarterback, he still ! through the Kordell Stewart and llille to g, Had to ihe c .. :og needs to treat women with respect i .C'd t! h, t IV-OI- U' Tommy Maddux years, to see the Mad' .! .,:,!, o, and show ' some class , . while in ' ; ; out , t is e , rise of the young star quarter- ,' ;is he s. a ij) is public. . This he should 1 something s, ... t ; t' I: ,.; ;;i back Ben Roethlisberger and to 4 M . have learned alter the first allega- - i : i ' ; d . see Jerome "the Bus" Bettis make i. v i...;ii tion of sexual assault was , brought ' - , the- i ' . ,'S . his final run. I saw the end of CM e 'lie against him, if g not years atro urow-in- ! . :. coach Bill Cowher's tenure with - rt'...:.lh, :.i',. Ohio. ' up.ii) Roethlisberger, 1 ior w','1 ;. , . .. I t the team, and was hopeful when ; .i, y who 2H a few weeks turned -- t ' : , a:',o, . I . w !..; i , rookie coach Mike Totnlin first r e e if e n! a ie la ( needs to cut back on the 1 party I i came to the 'Burgh. i e' .. lifestyle and learn some respect, I went wild with excitement, responsibility and humility. , I along with every other member of V: . t The Rooney family and coach i ; ; Steeler Nation, when the team Mike Tomlin should bring brought the Lombardi Trophy Koethlislx re. r up on disciplinary home not once, but tu ice, in the past actions within the franchise, few years. I am no fair weather fan. whe'.her by official suspension or One thing I am not a fan of, simply benching him, until his however, is serin:' headlines about actions off the field rcllect a : : my quarterback's negative actions .i ; L p; : , , , r rf,,: p, . , i diaii;;'', altitude and any hral pa o- -i off the field. Recently. .) 1 in ii , :. 1: !in-- ' Ion ireo yt . .rz (Photo cour;.; ;y AP). re, s are o er. 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