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TT RANSCRIPT Ohio Wesleyan University The Oldest Independent Student Newspaper in the Nation Delaware, OH Thursday, November 30, 2006 Volume 144 No.11 Smoking up in the air WCSA to vote on policy recommendation tonight By Eric Stitzlein SLUs and fraternities. “The other states did not have Guest Reporter The WCSA has been discussing a problem with compliance after banning smoking for two months. becoming smoke free,” said Linda Students, administrators and There has been little participa- Diamond, member of the Dela- health offi cials discussed a po- tion on the surveys concerning ware Health Department. tential campus smoking ban last a ban on smoking and the town Wood stated that the main con- night in a town hall meeting. hall meeting was sparse in atten- cerns for PS will be fi re safety and While no decision was made dance. compliance. last night, the WCSA will vote “It is unfortunate that we don’t “A ban on smoking does benefi t tonight on whether or not to rec- have better representation among us in the fi re safety aspect,” Wood ommend banning smoking. The students,” Owen said said. “At my former institute [The WSCA meeting is at 7:30 p.m. in According to Bob Wood, di- Ohio State University] compliance the Bayley Room in Beeghly Li- rector of Public Safety (PS), the was not an issue.” brary. problem that may arise is wheth- According to Delaney, OWU The WCSA decided to form er students would comply with a may not fall under the jurisdiction two issues, according to senior ban on smoking. Ohio became the of Issue 5 because it is a private Marie Rymut, WCSA President. 15th state to become smoke free in university. However, Issue 5 can One issue will be to ban smoking public places with the passage be interpreted to mean that all in residence halls and the other of Issue 5 in the Tuesday, Nov. 7 will concern banning smoking in election. See Smoking, page 2 Murder raises concerns about safety off campus Photo by Phil Salisbury By Aarti Jitender charged Benjamin Vanbuskirk, colleague at work. She said even Junior Nick Skozen attemps to control the ball after a goal Guest Reporter 27, with one count of murder and though she was in her apartment kick in the fi rst round matchup against Ohio Northern on a preliminary hearing will be held when the incident supposedly Friday, Nov. 11. The Bishops advanced to the fi nal four. The murder of a Delaware tomorrow to review the existing took place, she did not hear any- resident at 20 South Sandusky evidence. thing and wasn’t aware of what Street on Saturday, Nov. 18 has Detective John Radabaugh of happened. raised safety concerns among DPD said since it was an ongo- Nanayakkara said before this Soccer team ends some students. ing investigation he didn’t want semester nothing serious had The resident, identifi ed as Ste- to jeopardize it by disclosing de- happened on Sandusky, and Dela- ven Winbourne, 42, was found at tails about the case. He wouldn’t ware was relatively safe, with just approximately 3:25 a.m. outside comment on a possible motive a couple of alcohol-related fi ghts tournament run Keikos Bead Shop. He was alleg- or whether the individuals even once in awhile. edly pushed down the stairway of knew each other. “The fact that we live in the Mid-Towne Apartments. Senior Lushani Nanayakkara, building and the fact that some- in national semis According to the Delaware a resident of Mid-Towne Apart- one who didn’t live in the building By Ted Thode Dague said the team was lucky to have a chance to compete while Gazette, the Delaware Police De- ments, said she found out about Staff Reporter partment (DPD) has arrested and the incident on Monday from a See Murder, page 2 other team’s seasons were fi n- The men’s soccer team sea- ished. son came to an end Friday, Nov. “If we look at the season as a 24, when they lost to Wheaton whole, I could not be happier,” Under new management College with a score of 1-0 in the Dague said. semifi nals of the NCAA Division Like Dague and Martin, Neal III tournament. said he felt the team should have Two seniors take over planning for President’s Ball It was the eighth time in school beaten Wheaton. By Matt Patrick enjoying an open bar and hors faculty as well as the students,” history the team has reached the “We had already played bet- Staff Reporter d’oeuvres,” Brumenschenkel said Byers said. “For faculty, it’s a semifi nals. The last time was in ter teams in the tournament than in an email on Friday. stretch for them to work all day, 2001. Wheaton,” Neal said. “I guess our The 22nd Annual President’s Byers said whatever organiza- go home, get dressed, and come On Saturday, Nov. 18, the luck had run out.” Ball returns on Saturday. tion hosts the ball is responsible back to school.” Bishops advanced against Case Neal said going undefeated and Senior Colleen Byers, campus for paying the entertainment, Byers said she hopes the date Western after overcoming a 3-2 going to the fi nal four were the relations chair of WCSA and co- food, set-up, vans, lighting, deco- change will draw more faculty shootout defi cit to win 4-3, with highlights of the season for him. chair of the President’s Ball along rations, publicity and mailings. members to the event. junior Nick Skoczen converting Dague said he knew the team with senior Amanda Brumen- “I was surprised to realize how She said the change also helps the winning penalty. had the talent be successful. He schenkel, said the event was for- much goes into the whole event,” the students pulling the event to- The following day, OWU ad- said it was nice to put it all to- merly hosted by the President’s Byers said. “Planning the event gether. vanced into the fi nal four after gether and make a deep run into Club but because the club was not has been easy this year because “In the past, many students beating Dominican 2-0 on goals a tournament. continued this year, WCSA took my co-chair Amanda Brumen- would have to rush before, after, from senior Craig Neal in the 18 Martin said the team’s refuse- on the project. schenkel planned the ball last year and in-between classes to get minutes in and sophomore Todd to-lose attitude and their willing- “We see the President’s Ball as and knew the ins-and-outs, which things done in time for the ball,” Ufferman in the 75th minute. ness to work hard were important a signifi cant tradition in OWU’s helped signifi cantly in keeping Byers said. “With the day change, Joel DeLass’ goal in 11 minutes all season. history and an opportunity for the things effi cient.” things will be pulled together in was the difference maker in the Martin said the team did not OWU community to come togeth- Byers said this year, The Park without the class time commit- semifi nal game. have one great player, but rather, er at one formal event each year,” Avenue Jazz Ensemble will play ment getting in the way.” The game featured two of the had a lot of good players. Martin Byers said. from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. while facul- Byers said another change is most accomplished coaches in said Seniors Josh Warren, Craig Byers said the President’s Ball ty and students mingle. At 11 p.m., the addition of shuttle vans going collegiate men’s soccer. Coach Neal and Dague all had outstand- is the only campus-wide formal at a DJ will take over for the remain- to and from the ball throughout Jay Martin is the fastest to reach ing years. OWU. Tickets for the event will be der of the night. She said Dining the night. 500 wins, while Wheaton coach Dague said the team will have $7 per person or $10 per couple, Services will provide drinks and “It’s often too cold to walk Joe Bean is the fi rst coach to reach some holes to fi ll next year but and can be purchased in Ham- elegant snacks throughout the across campus in formal attire,” 600 wins. thinks the team will be fi ne. Will. evening. Byers said. “We’re hoping this Martin said great defense, a no “We defi nitely have the talent The event, which starts at 9 WCSA will provide shuttle vans change will entice more students lose attitude and a little bit of luck to reload as apposed to rebuild,” p.m., will be preceded by a cock- from Smith and Welch for stu- to attend the ball.” played a major role in the team’s Dague said. tail party for seniors, faculty, and dents to the Conrades-Wetherell Sophomore Robert Zeko said tournament success. Martin said Martin also said next seasons staff. Science Center every 15 minutes. he attended the event last year the team was happy with how far team should be successful. Mar- “You will be able to mingle Byers said they have made and had a wonderful time. they made it, but were disappoint- tin said this year’s freshmen class with the President as well as trust- some minor changes this year. “It’s fun to see your teachers ed with how it ended. was very good and two seniors in ees, executive board members, re- “We changed the date from the outside of the classroom in a more “We could have beaten Whea- high school have already commit- spected members of the commu- traditional Friday to Saturday in relaxed environment,” Zeko said. ton,” Martin said. ted to play next season. nity and faculty members while order to better accommodate the “I can’t wait to go again.” Junior goalkeeper Jamison See Soccer, page 2

Inside This Student helps with Bazaar to help raise Student group protests Student to ride in Week’s Issue: Special Olympics money for mission trip in Georgia Equestrian World Cup Page 3 Page 6 Page 10 Page 12 Page 2 The Transcript Thursday, November 30, 2006 Thursday, November 30, 2006 The Transcript Page 3 Murder (from page 1) News had this happen to them, that’s living there.” found linking Vanbuskirk to the sage on her phone saying she had kind of freaky,” she said. Perera said she is considering case. forgotten to give him the keys to Briefs However, she said, while the asking the landlord to take some Winter Bookman, the owner of the coffee shop, she said. incident is serious, she doesn’t measures to increase safety. Trotter’s Coffee Company, where At approximately 3:25 a.m. the think it will have a signifi cant im- Public Safety Director Robert Winbourne helped out once in Gazette reported a group of people pact on her. She said she’d proba- Wood said he doesn’t think the awhile, said there were rumors found his body and an employee Study abroad info bly be more conscious about lock- incident will make a signifi cant that someone saw something and of Clancey’s Pub called DPD. sessions to be held ing the front door, but it hasn’t difference in terms of safety is- reported it to the police, and this She said as far as she knew given her second thoughts about sues for students. led to Vanbuskirk’s arrest. Winbourne didn’t know Vanbus- People interested in living in that building. However, he said knowing Bookman said she and Win- kirk and she’d asked his wife and studying abroad for either She said due to the increase in something like this can happen bourne, along with her boyfriend friends and none of them seem to the FA 2007 or the SP 2008 the amount of crime this semes- may have a psychological impact and brother, had gone out togeth- have heard the name. semesters must come to one ter, she’s tried to avoid walking on students. er that night. She said she was really sur- alone, especially at night, and Andrea Hopkins, owner of She said they fi rst went to prised when she heard what had of the following meetings in usually goes out with her room- Keikos Bead Shop, the store Hencock’s & Brew at 19 East Win- happened because Winbourne University 104. mate so there’s at least two of outside which Winbourne was ter Street and then to The Back- wasn’t a confrontational person. Upcoming meetings will them. found, said this incident was wor- stretch Bar at 14 South Sandusky “Even if someone wanted to start “I fi rmly believe in safety in rying and the numerous rumors Street. They later returned to a fi ght with him, he won’t, he just be held tomorrow at 8 a.m., numbers and usually don’t galli- that were spreading within the Hencock’s and left at about 1:30 isn’t that sort of person.” Tuesday at 2 p.m., and Fri- vant by myself,” she said. community made it hard to know a.m. At this point the group sepa- She said everybody is just try- day, Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. Junior Thilani Perera, an- what actually happened. rated and Winbourne said he was ing to make sense of what hap- other resident of Mid-Towne According to Radabaugh, DPD going to go to Finish Line on East pened. Apartments, said, “I’m defi nitely had talked to over 40 people in Winter Street. Bookman said a memorial ser- scared, I mean, somebody dying order to obtain information. He At approximately 1:50 a.m. vice was held on Saturday at the Health center offers is serious…I don’t really feel safe wouldn’t say what evidence was Winbourne called and left a mes- DeVore-Snyder Funeral Home. flu vaccines Smoking Soccer The health center is pro- (from page 1) viding flu vaccines to faculty, (from page 1) Recycle staff or students by appoint- workers are entitled to a smoke - One of the few people to voice “[For the] next several years ment for $20. free environment. the opinion for not banning we will have a pretty good team,” If it is interpreted this way then smoking was sophomore Evan Martin said. “Hopefully we can The the workers at Ohio Wesleyan Cormalleth. score more goals.” would have that right to a smoke- “Don’t you think that making One thing that could really Transcript! free work area. This would result OWU smoke free shows a lack of help the team next year is if Neal in a ban on smoking in all OWU respect towards students?” Cor- is allowed to play another year of Kaplan to offer free buildings, according to Dean of malleth asked. soccer. graduate school Students John Delanay. Delaney responded, “As a Currently, the NCAA is review- testing The administration has never community we need guidelines ing his appeal for another year said that smoking will be banned, and structure. It may seem as a of eligibility because he missed a Kaplain will hold a prac- Delaney said. win lose for both sides but there is year due to injuries. tice session for the MCAT, “Student voices are heavily no in-between,” Delaney said. Martin said right now it’s in LSAT, GMAT, and GRE ex- supported by the administration,” According to sophomore the hands of the NCAA. Delaney said. “The discussion has Delmar Flournoy, several other “With a bit of luck we will know ams on Saturday in the Corns always been what impact does schools such as Capital, Ohio before break.” Martin said. Building. For more informa- smoking have on the commu- Northern, Ohio State, Cincinnati tino, Call 1-800-KAP-TEST nity.” and Xaviers have already gone or visit kaptest.com/practice According to the Surgeon Gen- smoke free. for more information. eral, there is no safe exposure to Wendy Piper, assistant direc- second hand smoke. Liz Stanley, tor of Residential Life, said OWU health educator at the Delaware is in the minority in having smok- Health Department, said that ing dorms. smokers are the minority. “We are still behind the times “About 70 percent of college in allowing students to smoke on Group to serve students are non-smokers,” Stan- campus,” Piper said. ley said. a healthy dinner On Monday, the Peer Health Advocate Trainers Read The (PHAT) will host a healthy meal at 7 p.m. in Benes Transcript Room C for $5 or 5 food We’re a family paper poitns. There will be a short presentation on healthy eating options available on campus as well as strate- gies for planning balanced meals. Only 60 tickets will be sold, and will be on sale in HamWill.

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Page 2 The Transcript Thursday, November 30, 2006 Thursday, November 30, 2006 The Transcript Page 3 Sultzbach coaching Special Olympians By Jacqueline Coffey “We travel with the girls to agency, and therefore does not Staff Reporter their games, run practices and receive any federal funds. Over just help the girls try to learn 11,000 individuals donate their The Special Olympics of Dela- new skills and succeed,” she said. time to provide the sports train- ware County [SODC] are part of “There are 12 girls who play on ing and competition opportuni- the Special Olympics of Ohio na- the team I coach.” ties across the state. tional program for children and According to the Special Olym- Sultzbach said SODC is de- adults with intellectual disabili- pics of Ohio website, through signed to give people with special ties. athletes’ successful experience in abilities the opportunity to suc- This non-profit organization sports they gain confidence and ceed at sports and life. provides year round sports train- build a positive self image, which “Sports such as basketball, ing and competition contributing carries over into the classroom, swimming and track and field are to the physical, social and psycho- home, job and community. focused around learning the skills logical development of athletes in Special Olympics of Ohio has to become better players but also Delaware County. approximately 200 local member on just having fun,” she said. “The Sophomore Amy Sultzbach is organizations and over 18,000 program also focuses on helping volunteering this year as a coach athletes who are in training and the athletes become confident for the basketball team, and said competition. and respected members of soci- she is excited to participate in Delaware County joined the ety through competition and team such a rewarding experience. Special Olympics of Ohio in 1987, unity.” “I first got involved after Kap- initially offering just three sports; Sultzbach said students can pa Alpha Theta’s service chair- basketball, bowling, and track- become more involved this year man Jordan Swisher emailed us and-field. Today, SODC services by attending the games held at about being a coach,” Sultzbach over 85 athletes with intellectual Willis Middle School. There will said. “I was really excited about disabilities in Delaware County be a poster listing the games in Submitted Photo coaching basketball because I and has added swimming, soccer, Ham-Will. use to play it back during middle cheerleading and bocce ball to For more information on Some kids involved with the Special Olympics of school.” their list of sports. SODC please visit the programs Delaware County (SODC) take a break after swim Sultzbach is one of the head Volunteers like Sultzbach are website at www.dcbdd.org or call practice. SOCD also has programs in basketball and coaches for the girls team “The essential to the success of SODC Local Coordinator Sharon Taylor track and field. Racers.” because it is not a United Way at (740) 368-5810 ext. 196. Another assault prompts warning from PS By Willy Yoder The assailant was described “Every second you delay in re- more Colin Magruder. “It makes cident filled year. Guest Reporter only as a man wearing dark clothes porting (and this is literally a sec- me a little more wary of walking Another possibility Wood lists with a hooded sweatshirt, and no onds count situation) significantly around Delaware by myself.” is that one or two people are re- An Ohio Wesleyan student was weapon was actually seen. reduces the chance of apprehen- The apparent rise in crime sponsible for a majority of the accosted in an attempted robbery “The student did report feel- sion. After five or more minutes could be the result of several rea- incidents and may keep coming outside of Bashford Hall early ing something hard in the back of the chance of apprehension be- sons Wood said. back until they are apprehended Thursday, Nov. 16. their neck, but never saw a weap- comes very remote. It is truly your “One common [reason] is that or move on. An unknown man approached on or could say what the object obligation to report crimes, suspi- the number of incidents is the The possibility that Wood said a male student near Bashford, might have been,” Wood said. cious persons, or suspicious situa- same, but more people are re- concerns him most is that the rise holding up an unknown hard ob- Despite the efforts of PS and tions immediately. This is impor- porting them,” Wood said. “There in crime may be because of the ject to the students’ neck, imply- Delaware Police Department tant not only for your own safety, is no easy way to know if that is growth of Delaware County. ing it was a weapon. The student (DPD), they couldn’t find him. but for the safety of your fellow the case with out doing extensive “With all the growth that Dela- had no money with him, and the Wood said a delay in reporting the students and the entire communi- sociological research, usually re- ware is experiencing and the in- assailant quickly gave up and left. incident and the lack of descrip- ty,” Wood said in a campus-wide ferred to as random victimization creased population, we may be No property was taken in the inci- tion made it almost impossible to email Thursday afternoon. surveys.” starting to see more of a dynamic dent, and no one was harmed. find him. This, as well as other incidents Wood said he does not have a and permanent shift in the num- “The student only saw the per- According to Wood, it is ex- involving strangers accosting stu- good historical reference to de- ber and type of crimes that are oc- son as he was walking away and tremely important incidents like dents at Ohio Wesleyan in previous termine if the crime rate is up be- curring,” Wood said. “I think this heard a male voice asking for the this are reported right after the weeks, leaves both PS and students cause this is his first year at OWU. is the least likely, but probably the money, so there is almost no de- attack to have a chance of identi- concerned about the apparent in- However, he does say most of the one of most concern. The good scription,” Robert Wood, director fying the person involved. This is crease in criminal activity. PS staff feels it has been a pretty news is that as people become of Public Safety (PS) said. “The as- because DPD and PS need to be “It seems like there is a lot more busy couple of months, and that more concerned, they take ad- sumption is that it was male, due able to find the person while he is criminal activity this year than if the stats were pulled together, ditional precautions that signifi- to his voice.” still in the immediate area. there was last year,” said sopho- this would probably be a more in- cantly increase their safety.” OWL revamped and looking Citizen Scientist for student submissions brings in highest By Raza Naqvi year, we’re going to have a little not been many submissions this Staff Reporter surprise: an OWU student has year. attendance ever carved four different miniature “I really encourage people incoming freshman, who made up The Ohio Wesleyan literary sculptures that we will be putting to send their work in,” he said. By Greg Stull the majority of the enrolled stu- magazine, the OWL, has under- in the magazine. Each magazine “We’ve had professors send work Guest Reporter dents, she said. gone a facelift recently, changing will have one of the sculptures.” they like of their students, and we “Plus, I think it was a great sub- All the seats were filled, with ject matter,” she said, referring to its content and physical format, According to Magnus, the sub- automatically get everything from some students sitting on the floor, according to senior Eric Magnus. mission and selection process is the literary awards. Get your stuff the theme, how science affects our for Sherwood Rowland’s presen- daily lives. Magnus is editor of OWL, where the real work takes place. in.” tation on global warming in the which is in its 10th year of publi- The final product is the editor’s The deadline for submissions is Wolverton said fewer events Benes Room. were organized so better speakers cation. It is a student run journal vison, he said. the end of this semester, but work Phillips Auditorium was filled sponsored by the English depart- Along with the new look, the will also be considered if sent in could be brought for each event. to capacity for Carrie Wolinetz’s While all the events were good, ment, which offers editorial ap- editorial process behind the after winter break, Rai said. talk on stem cell policy. prenticeship credit to the staff. scenes has changed recently, Mag- Magnus said although circula- he said, Robert Pennock’s presen- Around 1200 students tation on intelligent design and Last year’s magazine is still avail- nus said. tion is important, the publication crammed into Gray Chapel, ex- able at the bookstore. “I’ve been on the staff since my of OWL it is more about creating Jeffrey Sach’s presentation on ceeding its capacity, for Jeffrey eliminating poverty generated the Magnus credits English Pro- freshman year,” he said. “We’ve something substantive that re- Sach’s presentation on eliminat- fessor Robert Olmstead as the changed our editorial framework flects the campus. largest buzz among faculty. ing poverty. He said he thinks the series driving force behind the project. a little bit also. It’s more top down, “We’re working on reader- “It was a success,” said Sagan “In 2003 when he [Olmstead] like a normal magazine. Every ship,” he said. “A lot are bought offered a well-rounded collec- National Colloquium co-director tion of speakers, one of the initial took over the advisory position, book has an editor, and then there by alumni, the President’s office, Chris Wolverton of the now com- he shifted OWL from a purely lit- is the main editor. It’s more of a the bookstore. Student readership goals, with P.J. and Marcy Terry’s pleted series, “The Citizen Scien- presentation on inherited dis- erary magazine to encompass all working world model. Before this, is not as high as we would like. tist.” “I think the attendance at all arts on campus,” he said. “It is it was more of a committee effort. We want to make it enticing but ease playing an important role in of [the events] has been outstand- rounding the series out. now a journal of arts and letters. But editing itself is an art. We have not over cluttered. A very simple ing.” We have a new design, the bind- a really dedicated staff of eight that model that’s also easier to sell. “I think [P.J. and Marcy Terry’s Paula Travis, coordinator of presentation] humanized some ing is more sustainable. The next is really taking ownership.” If we can keep challenging our- the Colloquium, said the over-all one will be the fifth OWL in the OWL’s poetry editor, junior selves and make something that’s aspects that have come up,” he attendance this year was above said. “It put a human face on some new format.” Nitin Rai, said the editorial hier- a statement, I’d be satisfied. We normal. The staff produces individual archy gives him and his colleagues want to try and make it as creative of the abstract scientific ideas.” “We haven’t had any atten- Travis said the series ran sections that together form the more room to exercise their artis- as possible, something to show dance under 200, and that’s defi- whole publication, Magnus said. tic sensibilities. people with pride.”” smoothly without any major ob- nitely a first,” Travis said. stacles. There were no technical “We have different ‘books’ “All the poetry submissions This year, however, Rai said She said she attributes the high which we use,” said Magnus. come to me, so I use my aesthetic the magazine is trying its hand at problems, she said, and no speak- attendance to increased enroll- ers fell through. “We’ve had things as varied as tat- judgment,” he said. “It’s a subjec- marketing. ment in the Colloquium course toos, recipes, photographs, post- tive process. I then will narrow “First, I don’t think OWL has Though Wolverton also said (UC 150) and fewer events. Course the series ran smoothly, he said cards. We have fiction and poetry submissions down to ten or twen- marketed itself well,” he said. “We enrollment, up from 158 students as well as music and art. We’re ty and then get together with Eric haven’t really gone out and said one problem that developed as the last year to 265 this year, prob- series progressed was students also focusing on scholarly essays and narrow them down further.” ‘buy the OWL’ and talked about ably increased because advisors and student non-fiction. Next According to Rai, there have what it’s all about.” strongly promoted the course to See Colloquium, page 10 Page 4 The Transcript Thursday, November 30, 2006 Thursday, November 30, 2006 The Transcript Page 5

WSJ.com DECEMBER 4, 2006 s 2006 Dow Jones & Company Inc. All Rights Reserved. What’s News— Have an Oldies Christmas In Business and Finance Short on Superstars, 7 7 7 Music Labels Give YouTube, Verizon Cyber Sales Past Hits New Spin Sign Mobile Deal U.S. online holiday sales1, in billions $150 Total Google’s video-sharing Web online Online holiday sales BY ETHAN SMITH sales site YouTube agreed to bring its 120 or music lovers, it’s be- popular content to cellphones ginning to look a lot like through a partnership with Veri- 90 (last) Christmas. zon Wireless, a move that will give Loved that U2 great- 60 the wireless carrier a selling point est-hits collection from a for its subscription multimedia ser- 30 few seasons ago? The vice and a temporary edge over band’s releasing an additional 0 F competitors. best-of compilation in time for the 20012002 2003 2004 2005 20062 The agreement with Verizon is 1November and December 2Forecast from September holidays. Gwen Stefani picks up YouTube’s first major deal with a Source: JupiterResearch where her big-selling album, wireless carrier as it tries to ex- “Love. Angel. Music. Baby.,” left tend the reach of its Internet video traffic reached 3.5 million visitors off: The singer has said many content beyond personal comput- a minute, a 14% increase over last songs on her “new” album are left Jay-Z, coming out of retirement ers. YouTube, which was acquired year’s peak. over from the last album’s record- memory to sell a million copies in by Google for $1.65 billion, has at- ing sessions. Other big releases in- its opening week. (Eminem, 50 Def Jam label group. “I look out at tracted a huge audience for its vid- Microsoft’s Zune clude new works from old names, Cent and Norah Jones have also the landscape and say, ‘Where are eos, mainly amateur films, home including the first album of new hit that mark recently.) the stars? Where is today’s Ma- movies and clips of TV shows and May Be Lagging Who songs in 24 years, and fresh The skimpy list of compelling donna? Where are you?’ ” (Mr. musical performances. On Amazon’s Top 10 selling list material from the singer formerly new releases underscores a funda- Reid cites rapper Jay-Z, who’s on Verizon Wireless will have ex- for electronics on Cyber Monday, known as Cat Stevens. mental problem in the music indus- his roster, as an exception.) clusive rights to YouTube’s mobile seven of the 10 products were digi- The list of potential big sellers try—a failure to identify and culti- The music business counts on content for a “limited” time. The tal media players. Nowhere did this season also includes the third vate fresh talent. Under increased big stars and buzz-generating al- companies won’t say for how long. the Microsoft or Zune names ap- and final installment in Meat pressure to meet quarterly tar- bums to provide a fourth-quarter Over time, YouTube is likely to pear. Loaf’s “Bat Out of Hell” series, the gets, major labels have become boost: As much as 40% of annual seek similar partnerships with the “That’s a pretty good indicator soundtrack to the film version of more conservative and more likely sales traditionally come in the last other leading cellular operators, in- of consumer interest,” said the Broadway musical “Dream- to cut acts loose if they don’t de- three months of the year. This year, cluding Cingular Wireless and Michael Gartenberg of industry girls” and, from the Beatles, liver big hits quickly. “There’s at- labels will be facing the holiday T-Mobile USA. group JupiterResearch. “Love,” which comprises snippets trition, because not a lot of super- crunch without many of the artists The 30-gigabyte Zune player of hundreds of songs by the Fab stars were signed in the ’90s,” says they were counting on for happy ‘Cyber Monday’ from Microsoft, which retails for Four, remixed into 26 tracks. One Virgin Records Chairman Jason returns, with delays in new re- $249, was on the Top 10 list of Ama- of industry’s biggest hopes: the lat- Flom. “It hasn’t replenished itself leases from big names ranging Boosts Shopping zon for several days after its re- est album by Jay-Z—also known as the way it used to.” from Mariah Carey and Alicia Keys Holiday shoppers returned to lease on Nov. 14. But on Monday, Shawn Carter, chief executive of “We’re in dire need of super- to Avril Lavigne (she put off an al- work on Monday and took to the the most popular model of the Def Jam Recordings—whose stars in the record business,” adds bum to get married) and Maroon 5 Web, triggering a healthy jump in Zune, the black version, was at “Kingdom Come” may have a shot Antonio “L.A.” Reid, chairman of (the group switched producers). online sales, retailers and market No. 76. at becoming one of few in recent Universal Music Group’s Island PleasePlease Turn Turn to Page to Next <$$U7>, Page Col- trackers said. Microsoft has noted the Her- umn <$$PC> Though online sales are a frac- culean effort it would take to over- tion of retail sales in stores, the come the lead Apple has built up in first Monday after Thanksgiving— the five years since the iPod’s in- referred to as Cyber Monday by the troduction. Sales of Zune in the National Retail Federation—is first week after the Nov. 14 launch watched closely as an early indica- were “exactly within our expecta- tor of strength for the coming holi- tions,” a Microsoft spokeswoman day shopping season. said. She added that she is still ComScore Networks, a Web- awaiting information for holiday tracking company, said it expects weekend sales. Monday’s online sales to have jumped 24% to $599 million com- Online Retailers pared with the same day last year, while online sales for the Friday Are Watching You after Thanksgiving increased 42% As more shoppers migrate on- to $434 million. Offline sales for the line, retailers are finding new Friday and Saturday after Thanks- ways to track them. This holiday giving, meanwhile, were measured shopping season, for example, the at about $14.66 billion this year by price you pay online may depend ShopperTrak RCT. on your gender and where you Akamai Technologies, a com- live, what time of day you shop, pany that helps companies send the speed of your Internet connec- content over the Web, said it tion, and perhaps even your brows- tracked more traffic to online-coming habits. merce sites than on past Cyber Internet merchants are picking Mondays. As of 2 p.m., North up on shoppers’ digital trails and American traffic to such sites had mining the wealth of data they col- reached about 2.1 million visitors a lect to tailor promotional offers minute, up 19% from last year’s with ever-greater precision. peak for North America. Global PleasePlease Turn Turn to Page to Next <$$U7>, Page Col- umn <$$PC>

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BY REBECCA BUCKMAN Often, when a technology is de- Technology Managers, 196 U.S. ac- What’s News— niversities around the veloped on campus, a university ademic and nonprofit institutions U.S. are increasingly signs a licensing agreement with posted nearly $1.4 billion in net li- In Business and Finance focused on turning re- the developers, which may include censing income from innovations 7 7 7 search projects into royalties and equity stakes for the in 2004, up from $1.3 billion in 2003 profit-making compa- school. Stanford University, for and $218 million in 1991. ContinuedContinued from From Previous Page <$$U7> Page photo libraries that let marketers nies. Many programs one, hit the jackpot in its licensing Universities are also respond- Most companies are loath to re- buy generic images at a fraction of Uaim to produce technology-licens- deal with Google, the search en- ing to a flood of venture-capital veal which attributes affect which the cost of original pictures, and ing deals, which can make money gine developed on its campus by money. University of Minnesota promotions, due to concerns about the buyer doesn’t realize another for students, faculty and universi- two Ph.D. students. Last year, has a “venture center” run by a privacy and competition. Over- business has made the same selec- ties and create broader economic Stanford made $336 million by sell- former venture capitalist to find stock.com, for one, said it has be- tion. benefits in society, proponents say. ing Google stock it owned as part promising technologies on cam- gun displaying one of several thou- Advertisers often don’t buy ex- The trend “has probably been of that deal. pus, connect them with CEOs and sand promotions to different visi- clusive rights, which are pricier, accelerating in the last three to Similarly, Massachusetts Insti- incubate founding teams until a tors based on some 40 attributes opening up the risk that others will five years,” says Mark Long, who tute of Technology made a fortune company is born. UM often invests tied to the shopper’s session. use the same photos. Nonexclusive runs the Indiana University Re- backing Akamai Technologies, a in the companies. These include time of day and the rights to stock photos can cost as search & Technology Corp., a non- distributor of online content, and Copying the success of Stanford shopper’s presumed gender. (The little as a $1, whereas the cost of profit that tries to make money University of Wisconsin has and MIT isn’t a sure thing, how- company says it can typically de- arranging a photo shoot to produce from innovations developed at Indi- earned royalties from a research- ever. Indeed, the entrepreneurial termine a shopper’s gender after an original picture can easily run ana. “A lot of institutions have er’s developing the basis for the and investment communities in Sil- about five to 10 clicks.) into tens of thousands of dollars. looked at their peers and have blood thinner known as Coumadin. icon Valley and Boston makes it While sophisticated promo- Industry-standard technology said, ‘Holy cow, these guys are Overall, according to a survey easier for those universities to tional targeting has been possible to trace where a stock photo has making big bucks.’” by the Association of University score hits, some say. for years, it is becoming more been used is still in development. widely available, with some ana- lysts estimating that up to half of Odds & Ends online retailers are using it. Ford Motor will borrow as Have an Oldies Christmas! much as $18 billion and pledge its Pics Beg Question: assets as collateral, making a mas- ContinuedContinued from From Previous Page <$$U7> Page The music industry also has older titles. In fact, sales of “deep” sive bet that it can take advantage Nonetheless, this is showtime high hopes for digital music, catalog albums have increased 1% Who’s Ad Is It? of buoyant debt markets to help for the music business, which is which has increased to account for this year. In a type of coincidence occur- pay for a difficult restructuring. … coming off dwindling sales in five as much as 18% of some major la- Universal’s Mr. Reid partly at- ring more frequently due to the TiVo announced a new service that of the last six years. In part, ob- bels’ recorded-music sales. But tributes the absence of new stars proliferation of digital photo librar- will let marketers place ads at the servers say, the industry is being that expansion is slightly decep- to the executive shuffle in the in- ies, competing companies are end of recorded programs and squeezed by unauthorized down- tive: Sales of digital music dustry in recent years. Top brass sometimes using the same stock track how many people watch loads and music sharing, at the reached a plateau this year, hold- have moved between companies as photographs in their advertise- them. same time that it’s trying to ex- ing steady at 137 million tracks in their corporate masters seek to get ments. By Jay Hershey tract cash from kids who are shell- both the second and third calendar a handle on declining sales. In the Web sites of Bank of America ing out for videogames and cell- quarters, down slightly from 144 past year, Sony BMG brought in and J.P. Morgan Chase’s Chase phone plans. In all, the value of million in the first quarter, accord- Rob Stringer, a British executive, Student Loans, for instance, both How to contact us: CDs and digital albums shipped to ing to Nielsen SoundScan. And to replace longtime Sony Music La- used the same image of a colle- [email protected] U.S. retailers fell to $11.2 billion while digital sales are increasing bel Group CEO Donnie Ienner, giate-looking boy working on his last year from $14.6 billion in 1999. as a percentage of overall revenue, while EMI Group hired Mr. Flom, laptop. But the news isn’t all bad for that appears to have nearly as a former Atlantic Records chair- Stock images are appealing to AT COLLEGEJOURNAL.COM music fans and holiday shoppers. much to do with declining CD sales man, to oversee its Virgin Records companies like banks, insurance § Losing a job can be an opportu- A handful of releases by newer as any other factor. label. Mr. Reid moved a few years companies and pharmaceutical nity to rethink your career path. acts could be big sellers this quar- More troubling for the music in- ago from Arista. “Labels went firms that want to sell their prod- ter, including punk-pop group My dustry: Sales of new releases have through musical chairs recently,” ucts and services with broad, emo- § The latest tools and tips for find- Chemical Romance and a hard- declined 6.2% this year, much Mr. Reid says. “The focus may tional imagery. Companies typi- ing work on the Web. rock band called Hinder. faster than the decrease in sales of have become a little cloudy.” cally buy the images from digital § Culture shock: Being a new hire.

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Adamson said the bazaar is ber of every team is present for a to seeing [junior Bob Matthews] On Sunday Dec. 10, from 11:30 not only profi table for the mis- time during the bazaar to help dressed up as Santa Claus.” a.m. to 6 p.m., the Slocum Read- sion teams, who are asked to pull it off,” Adamson said. Junior Katie Ayers is the team Honors Board to ing Room will be transformed raise about $300 each, but a good Sophomore Tricia DiFranco is leader of the Appalachia mission offer concert trip into a seasonal scene for the Hol- way for students to release stress the team leader of the Two Com- trip, the Collegiate Challenge: iday Bazaar. Santa himself will while preparing for exams. munities of Faith: The Missionar- Habitat for Humanity. The team Tomorrow at 6:15 p.m. be present, along with the spring “One more point is that it is ies of Charity and Newman mis- will travel to Kentucky to help the Honors Board will be break mission teams who will be really fun for students to stop by sion team traveling to Rome. The with housing needs and work going to the annual Colum- hosting the annual fundraiser. during this stressful time of the team will spend their time help- with the Appalachia Service Proj- bus Symphony Orchestra’s Kelly Adamson (‘00), associ- semester,” Adamson said. “They ing at a men’s homeless shelter. ect, a Christian Ministry. holiday concert. Tickets ate chaplain for mission and vo- can grab a bowl of soup, a sand- DiFranco said the trip is one Ayers said the total fi nancial cation, is coordinating the event. wich or just a cup of hot cocoa of the most expensive planned for goal for the trip is approximately are $5. There will be a table The bazaar is a fundraising op- and some cookies. the spring. She said the team will $4,000, which includes a $1,000 in the Hamilton Williams portunity for the mission teams, “They can see Santa Claus, be selling packages of coupons donation to the Appalachia Ser- Campus Center or e-mail and brings a number of outside decorate sugar cookies, listen to and gift certifi cates from local vice Project. [email protected] for more venders to campus selling holiday live music, get a massage, and vendors along with knitted pieces “Year after year the Holiday infromation. themed products including jewel- they can shop for holiday pres- and greeting cards. Bazaar proves to be a great suc- ry and holiday decorations. ents - jewelry, holiday wreaths, DiFranco said although she cess,” Ayers said. “It is an op- “In addition to the items that afghans, pictures, cards, and has never visited the bazaar, she portunity for the entire campus teams make to sell, we have out- much, much, more.” is excited about participating this and community to get involved in side vendors who pay a fee to us Adamson said the Holiday Ba- year. mission. Remember, some peo- Delaware group to sell their own items,” Adamson zaar is successful because it’s a “I am looking forward to the ple give by going into mission, to showcase town’s said. “This year we have vendors fun way to bring all of the teams music and food at the bazaar as while others go into mission by selling candies, American Girl together for a common goal. well as working with my team giving.” houses Delaware’s Northwest Neighborhood Associa- Craig destined to be in Bond Royale-ty tion is sponsoring a Holi- opening stunts we’ve been accus- until nearly the end of the movie. he loses $100 million of the terror- day Home Tour on Satur- tomed to with Bond fi lms. And, in a surprise twist (one of ists’ money in a bad stock deal, he day from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Critic’s Corner “Casino Royale” is probably many in the fi lm), we see Craig sets up a high-stakes Texas Hold This year’s tour includes by DNA Smith the darkest, most realistic Bond portray Bond at a time in his life ‘Em tournament at Casino Royale. six beautifully decorated picture yet made. It is also one of when he doesn’t “give a damn” Bond is dispatched to Casino the best. about whether his martini is shak- Royale to beat Le Chiffre at cards homes in Delaware’s histor- I have two confessions to make It tells the story of how James en or stirred. and fi nd out who the madman is ic Northwest neighborhood. before we begin: 1. I am a huge Bond transforms himself into The plot, which takes a few bankrolling. Tickets will be available for James Bond fan. My favorite 007. Gone are Miss Moneypenny twists and turns, goes something Of course, the road to the ca- $5 during the tour on Sat- Bond is Sean Connery, with Roger and gadget-man Q. The ubiqui- like this: sino is paved with several action urday at Asbury United tous tuxedo doesn’t make an ap- A ruthless villain named Le sequences that are breathtaking Moore a close second. 2. I never Methodist Church, 55 W. liked any of the Timothy Dalton pearance until more than halfway Chiffre (Mads Mikkelsen) makes in their simplicity. It wouldn’t be or Pierce Brosnan movies. I found through the fi lm. We don’t hear a living bankrolling terrorists and a Bond fi lm without blowing up Lincoln Avenue, with pro- them boring. the classic “Bond. James Bond” laundering money for them. When stuff. ceeds going to area chari- That said, let’s move on to And, of course, there has to be table organizations. Bond No. 6, Daniel Craig. a Bond Girl. Along for the ride is Wow. Vesper Lynd (played by the rav- I admit I had reservations ishing Eva Green), an accountant about Craig being able to fi ll the sent by M (Judi Densch) to keep Cocktail party to be tux, but ... wow. an eye on the money MI6 is bank- Not only is Craig the best Bond rolling Bond with. held before ball If I had any criticism of “Casino I’ve seen in the past 20 years, he Seniors, faculty, and may actually surpass Connery Royale” it would be that it is about in my rankings of great James 20 minutes too long. The poker staff are invited to a cocktail Bonds. scenes seem to drag on forever. party prior to Saturday’s Ian Fleming, the author and That’s it. If director Martin Camp- President’s Ball. The event creator of James Bond, envisioned bell had shaved those scenes down starts at 7 p.m., and costs a bit, “Casino Royale” would have his hero as a dark, ruthless killer. $7 for a student, and $10 Craig embodies Fleming’s vision. been perfect. The opening scene of “Casino Despite that, I heartily rec- for couples. Attendees will Royale” shows how Bond earns ommend “Casino Royale.” It will be able to stay for the Presi- his two required kills in order to leave you shaken and stirred. dent’s Ball for no additional Grade: A become a Double-O agent. The Photo from http://img.buzzcine.com/ charge. kills are gritty, savage and un- Daniel Craig earns his license to kill as the new James (c) 2006 King Features Synd., Inc. like any of the campy, overblown Bond in Casino Royale. MFL to offer trip to The Strand Theatre art exhibit Gulla’s The MFL House and Stu- Showtimes for dent Board is offering a trip Hot Dogs Friday, Dec. 1st- Thursday, Dec. 7th to see the Barcelona! exhibit at the Cleveland Museum of 12 W. William St. across Van Wilder 2, The Art on Sunday at 10:30am from the Brown Jug Rise of Taj (R) Santa Clause 3 (PG) from the Smith parking lot for $5. Students will be reg- Friday: 5:00, 7:30 & istered on a first come first Gulla Hot Dog 9:15 Friday: 5:00, 7:00 & 9:00 Open Monday 10-3:00 Saturday: 1:30, 4:15, serve basis. Fries Saturday: 1:45, 4:30, Tues-Fri 10-7:30 7:30 & 9:15 7:00 & 9:00 Gulla Fish Sat 10-4:30 Sunday: 1:45, 4:30 & Sunday: 1:30 & 4:15 Fries-n-Gravy Monday: 5:00 & 7:30 7:15 Wednesday & Thursday: Kraut Dog Monday: 5:00 & 7:30 5:00 & 7:30 Onion Rings 10% Discount Wednesday & Thursday: 5:00 & 7:30 Last week’s solution: Slaw Dog if you show Bobby (R) (c) 2006 King Features Synd., Inc. Cheese Sticks Flushed Away (PG) Friday: 8:00 Cheese Dog Student ID Friday: 6:00 Saturday: 3:45 & 8:00 Fried Pickles Saturday: 1:30 & 6:00 Sunday: 3:45 & 7:15 Sloppy Joe Dog Monday: 7:15 Sunday: 1:30 Wednesday & Thursday: Egg Rolls Monday: 5:00 Accept Visa, Mastercard Wednesday & 7:15 Burgers Thursday: 5:00 Cheese Fries www.gullashotdogs.com All Seats $4.00 with Any OWU ID Offering all Pepsi Products Visa/MC Accepted Page 6 The Transcript Thursday, November 30, 2006 Thursday, November 30, 2006 The Transcript Page 7 Arts & Entertainment Tournament to raise money for conference By Lainey Cullen and sorority leaders across the lates a lot of new ideas and goals lunch for an entry fee of $5 or they one point. A toss that misses the Midwest to gather in Chicago for the year ahead. Additionally, can pay an entry fee of $7 at the board is known as a ‘sally,’ and Staff Reporter and undergo three days of work- the outgoing exec has a good pos- door. the team receives no points. The The Pan-Hellenic Council shops, general sessions and idea sibility of winning an award this “The cornhole tournament is first team to score 21 points wins. (Panhel) is hosting its first ever sharing. year, and it would be great to be a good idea because although it is But because players can cancel cornhole tournament tomorrow. Junior Amanda Matthews, there to accept any recognition sponsored by Panhel (greeks), it opponents’ point values by earn- All proceeds will support the Pan- president of Panhel, said 13 mem- received.” appeals to everyone and anyone, ing the same amount of points in hel’s trip to Chicago where execu- bers of the University’s executive According to Matthews, the greeks, non-affiliated students, a single turn, the score can and tive officers will attend the annual branch attended the conference Student Activities office paid for even faculty and administrative does go back and forth.” Mid-American Greek Council As- last year and found the overall ef- all of last year’s trip expenses, but personnel can participate in this “Cornhole can be a quite popu- sociation (MGCA) conference in fect of the conference to be very apparently with the University’s game,” she said. “I’ve only played lar and competitive game, but it is February. beneficial. new budget cuts this year Student this game a few times, but it’s easy also a game in which anyone can According to the MGCA web- “The conference is set up so Activities can longer afford to to learn and fun.” easily learn and have fun with,” site, its purpose is to “stimulate that officers can attend different send the council. According to a Connect2OWU Kwan said. the growth and development of tracts throughout the weekend Matthews said it is $360 per fall 2005 article, “Cornhole is a Matthews said teams will com- college Greek Councils by promot- focusing on challenges they will person to attend the MGCA con- game with two boards, eight bags, pete for prizes from the OWU ing leadership and educational face in their positions,” she said. ference. Additional expenses in- played by two teams of two peo- bookstore which will be given for experiences for student leaders at “Additionally, side meetings cov- clude travel to and from Chicago ple. It’s similar to horseshoes but first, second, third, and fourth colleges and universities.” ering leadership skills are set up as well as funds to cover room and uses beanbags instead. The teams places. All prizes were donated The association’s largest ser- with key note speakers in the board. stand at opposite ends of sloped from the OWU bookstore and will vice comes in the form of the morning. Junior Juanita Kwan, trea- boards and take turns ‘tossing be in the form of gift cards. conferences with nearly 2,000 “MGCA is a great way for the surer of Panhel, said the cornhole corn’ toward the regulation size Matthews said she is not sure students and advisors in atten- new officers to experience the tournament is double elimination hole in the opposite board. A bag if the tournament is going to be dance each year. According to the depths of greek life on the Pan- and participants must sign up in in the hole, known as a ‘cornhole,’ successful because it is new, but MGCA website, the conference hellenic level. It’s a great time to teams of two. is worth three points. A bag on is hopeful that a good number of is an opportunity for fraternity bond as a council, and it stimu- Students can register during the board, a ‘cow pie,’ is worth students will attend. Teenage Graffiti influenced by punk and the 60s length, Hot Pink, in January 2005. They touring, adolescence, and the classic rock son. toured that year in support of Hot Pink, star trio of drugs, sex and booze wrapped The Pink Spiders can be found at Off-Beat “battling the elements and chaos offered by up in a nice pink and black package. A thepinkspiders.com or myspace.com/ life on the road,” according to their official must have for everyone this holiday sea- thepinkspiders. by Meghan Hensley site (www.thepinkspiders.com). They even ended up sleeping in New York City subway I used to think pink was a color that only stations when they were without a place to really good looking gay guys could pull off, stay and donating plasma to help fund the but now I don’t think that’s true. In the tour. age of the “metro-sexual” and individuality In April 2005, they signed with Geffen within the confines of the norm and latest Records and started work on their first ma- trends, three guys have started their own jor label release, Teenage Graffiti. clothing line to ensure enough pink cloth- Like their previous releases, Teenage ing to fit. Graffiti is full of ‘60s influenced pop punk The Pink Spiders (TPS), a power punk that they have become known for. Stand- trio, have stormed the music scene, mak- out tracks include “Little Razorblade” (the ing it on to Alternative Press’ “100 bands first single), “Modern Swinger,” “Hey Jane” you need to know in 2006.” I was first in- and “Easy Way Out.” troduced to TPS by a friend who had been The video for “Little Razorblade” made listening to them for awhile. it to number 12 on MTV’s Total Request I was hesitant to really listen to them Live. “Modern Swinger” is a tune about a because recently I’ve been leaning towards girl who is a contradiction, with lyrics like heavier rock; but, after 12 other people told “my baby’s pretty as a car crash/Sexy as me about them, I bought Teenage Graffiti the stinger of a hornet in your arm.” “Hey and haven’t looked back. Jane,” the “Hey Jude” of ’06, is about an Matt Friction (vocals/guitar), Jon De- arcade employee who is dealing with the cious (bass) and Bob Ferrari (drums) are pressures of life. easy to spot in a black clad crowd like In the lyrics is a bit of advice: “don’t Warped in their signature pink. Like many let your life’s income determine your life’s of the main stream bands of today, the guys outcome.” “Easy Way Out” lyrically isn’t as of TPS are from the Midwest, hailing from strong as some on the album, but musically Nashville, Tenn. it’s insane. The song starts off easy, quickly TPS released their first EP, The Pink building into the driving tempo that slams Spiders are Taking Over!, in January 2004 you through to the end. It’s a short num- that landed them a deal from indie label ber, but well worth the wait through the Photo from http://www.thepinkspiders.com CI Records, which released their first full other tracks. From left: Bob Ferrari, Jon Decious, and Matt Frictrion of The Pink Spi- Teenage Graffiti is an album about ders are currently on tour with Sugarcult. Page 8 The Transcript Thursday, November 30, 2006 Thursday, November 30, 2006 The Transcript Page 9 Opinion Founded in 1867 as The Western Collegian, Editorial The Transcript (USPS 978-520) is published weekly September through May, except during University vacations, holidays and examination periods. The views expressed in letters, columns Smoke-free dorms Let fraternities and cartoons are the opinions of the writers and artists and do not necessarily represent the views of the Department of Journalism, decide their fate in Ohio Wesleyan University or the Ohio Wesleyan Media Council. a good idea POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Transcript, Phillips Tonight’s vote on making dorms completely Hall 106, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, OH 43015. smoke free has the potential to change the demo- smoking debate Copyright The Transcript 2006 graphic of the residential side of campus; it may lose Today, the WCSA will vote on a recommenda- Editor-in-chief...... Phil Salisbury some students (probably smokers) and gain others tion for a smoking ban, looking to come to a deci- Design Editor...... Miranda Simmons (most likely non-smokers). sion on if all dorms, SLUs, and fraternities, should A smoke-free residential campus offers a lot of ad- be smoke free. Sports Editor...... Adam Guy vantages. One is that rooms formerly used for smok- WCSA should not include fraternities in their Website Editor...... Meghan Hensley ers won’t deteriorate as quickly. Paint won’t have to vote, leaving that recommendation to IFC, or even Photographer...... Ryan Kim be changed and it won’t reek of stale smoke. Also, a letting each house decide what it wants to do. Advertising Manager...... Ryan Perone student living in a non-smoking room could end up WCSA is better suited to make decisions regard- Advertising Staff...... Brian Green, Anh Hoai Nguyen with a mattress that, at one point, was in a smoking ing the dorms and not fraternities. There are only room and thus, smells like smoke. With a completely two fraternity GeoReps out of 19 total, which under Copy Editors...... Andrew Chase, Lauren Smith non-smoking campus, this won’t happen. represents this portion of students. Reporters...... Jacqueline Coffey, Lainey Cullen, Smokers are highly outnumbered here at OWU In the dorms, students may pick their room for Raza Naqvi, Matt Patrick and are already afforded a lot of locations to smoke— next year, but they don’t pick their neighbors. Just Sports Reporters...... Will Bridgeo, Rachel Jolly, albeit, most of them are outside. However, making because a person smokes outside doesn’t mean that Ted Thode the residential side smoke-free will make Residential the smell stays outside. Life’s job a lot easier because it won’t have to worry Generally, when people have more liberties, Columnists...... Lori Haught, Jerome Stenger, about where it’s placing people with smoke allergies whether a later curfew, access to the family car, or Ben Walkuski or those who simply have an aversion to it. living off campus, they have more responsibility. Faculty Adviser...... Jim Niedbalski If the vote passes and the University makes the Fraternity members are more independent than dorms smoke-free, there needs to be a designated students living in dorms. The fraternities don’t area close to each dorm where smokers can go. It have staff taking out trash, cleaning the hallways Mission Statement should not, however, be close to doors or on stair and cleaning the bathrooms. The only exception is The Transcript landings as the smoke still has potential to waft into when something major is in need of repair. 106 Phillips Hall To provide our audience with accurate information about news, safety, health, rooms with open windows. There needs to be an- Everyone has the right to live in a smoke free Ohio Wesleyan University sports, entertainment, politics and cam- other option because if someone lives in a smoke free environment, and within each fraternity house, a Delaware, OH 43015 pus living regarding the members of the dorm, they should have the right to always expect it compromise is easier to reach than with the nu- OWU community. to be smoke-free. Likewise, smokers should have the merous amount of students in each dorm. 740-368-2911 To serve as a check on WCSA, the ad- right to expect a place to smoke if they can’t do it in WCSA has begun the process in letting IFC gov- [email protected] ministration, and the Board of Trustees. their rooms. ern itself when it comes to judicial matters. Why To maintain an open forum for the If the the dorms ultimately become smoke-free, not include the smoking recommendation(s) in discussion of campus issues. the next step needs to be figuring out where that des- this new responsibility? To educate students working on the ignated smoking location will be. staff in the procedures of a working newspaper and provide them with journalism experience. Cheers Jeers Prez Ball: Columbus Police Department Jerome in your home A good way to celebrate before buckling A woman is dead in her house between six down to study for final. months and a year and, even after entering the by Jerome Stenger house several times, they still couldn’t find her. Men’s Soccer: Congratulations on making the NCAA final Michael Strahan: four. Criticizing teammates on the radio might bring your team down. Next time, think before The Christmas season: you speak. PS, you look good Shopping, egg nog, holiday themed movies and Ben Walkuski wearing colorful scarves. Arizona’s voting award issue: It was roughly eight months looked good. The officer cruising Who could ask for more? The measure would have established a raffle ago when I went on a Wednesday in the vehicle was most definitely of $1 million to a voter every two years. Voting night ride-along with OWU Pub- pimping the ride, although it is Laura Noyes: should be its own reward. lic Safety (PS) and learned about important to note that he was not Congrats on making the World Cup and the lack of University funding “rolling on dubs” or “riding spin- good luck in Germany! given to the department. ners.” His toothy grin and one- The “new cruiser” I rode in was handed steering wheel stiff-arm acquired in 2003. It was a 1997 signified a new confidence that I Ford Explorer with a loose pas- have rarely seen in the body lan- senger side handle, a shredded guage of an Ohio Wesleyan PS of- Do you have something to say about an article published in The Transcript, or comments about campus life? Let your voice be heard! center console, a shoddy horn, a ficer. Write a letter to the editor. leak in the driver side door and It was clear that the officer had a hit-or-miss ventilation system. no particular place to go, as my Letters must be typed, signed and include a telephone number for verification purposes. They must be received by 5 p.m. on The vehicle was a hand-me-down good friend Chuck Berry would Monday.Please try and limit letters to 300 words. Letters may be edited by The Transcript for length, but not content. Send from former University President say. letters to: Phillips Hall 106 or via email at: [email protected]. Thomas Courtice. He just slowly cruised down At the time, that was one of Williams Street, stopping at the two PS vehicles, the other being a student crosswalk for five sec- 1998 Chevy Cruiser. onds, even though there weren’t Since my ride-along, PS ac- any students within 500 yards, as quired what some would call an- if to say, “Hey everyone. Check other vehicle; a futuristic, open- out my new sweet ride. This is air golf cart contraption that how rough riders roll.” And with would easily capsize if it ran over that brief stop, he was off down a beer can. the street “big-balling absolutely The design of this “vehicle” out of control.” makes it prone to any type of at- The new ride enters the PS tack, including bee-bees, rocks, fleet at a time when increased glass bottles, spit-wads and bar- crime around campus has many rages of laughter. Upon seeing students worried. this “vehicle,” many students While the vehicle will not en- pose the questions “Is the circus hance the running, jumping, chas- in town?” or “What tricks can ing, attacking, hurdling, shooting that thing do?” I must say, I have or spraying abilities of the current seen drunken students outrun the Public Safety staff, it will make four-wheeled toy machine. them look more attractive, which Summing it up, while the PS is always a positive. department has worked hard to The new PS mobile is black maintain student safety, their with a sprinkle of red and has transportation units have only sharp lettering on the side that led to frustration and embarrass- reads, “We dare you to run.” ment inside the department and Okay, it doesn’t read that, but out. I wish it did. I think instead of But hold on to your pants folks PS standing for Public Safety, it because that period is over. should stand for Pimp Service, On Monday, walking to Tim because that new ride is most def- Horton’s for lunch, I saw a brand initely “all about the Benjamins spanking new PS-mobile and it baby.” I’m out. (c) 2006 King Features Synd., Inc. Page 8 The Transcript Thursday, November 30, 2006 Thursday, November 30, 2006 The Transcript Page 9 Opinion Long live the NYC music scene listen to CDs. How sweet would that be? I don’t mind going to concerts alone, because I make friends once I get there. Several people are now on my contacts list from the My Chemical Romance show. The My Chem show was amazing. Held at Webster Hall (another multi-floor venue), it was on the day Graphic by Meghan Hensley of the record release, yet “I want to go to a concert!” I everyone in the audience said. already knew all the words. We’d “You just went to one on Tues- listened to the CD all day, mem- day!” Lydia laughed as Cara rolled orized the lyrics like obsessed her eyes. freaks, mesmerized by beats and “So?” I shrugged. guitar rifts that none of us could I’ve only been to about 10 or fully comprehend. Not because 12 concerts since coming to New we all were obsessed freaks, but York…although I suppose that because it is one of the 21st centu- (c) 2006 King Features Synd., Inc. is more than the average one to ry’s greatest rock albums, fusing three concerts a month I go to at different genres, different styles home. But the tickets are so cheap and lyrics that make you laugh…or (sometimes free) and the venues weep, which I did at one point. A Thanksgiving update are so cool and there is something And then there was the show happening EVERY night of the itself… week. How am I not supposed to If you’ve ever seen MCR live, and a whole lot of shopping take advantage of that? you know that their stage show 8. For the record, Kristen did crack the screen Between Program the Dead, is one of the best you will ever on my digital camera; don’t let her tell you other- My Chemical Romance, Meat- see. His band mates work the Line ‘em up wise. loaf and other bands I hear about stage while Gerard Way, the lead 9. I watched more Frasier and Will & Grace singer, holds the crowds with an through the paper or just through by Ben Walkuski over break than I am probably willing to admit. wanting to frequent historic ven- energy that is closer to Broadway 10. Borat is one of the most absurd movies I’ve ues, I have seen a bunch of venues shows then a rock concert. Never ever seen; it’s so politically incorrect, so outrageous, and have made a decision on the have I been in an audience where I’ve decided that, since my life more or less re- and so laugh out-loud funny that you must see it. best one. it was so obvious how much peo- volves around Facebook, it was only a matter of time 11. There are only 21 days until the end of fall The Knitting Factory, while I ple loved the band. before my column for The Transcript just evolved semester exams. waxed poetic about CBGB, is by But in NYC people love their into one giant wall post. In keeping with the awk- 12. I am frightened by the prospect of having far the best venue, in my opinion. bands, well-known or not. ward habit I have of numbering the items in wall no job subsequent to graduation. At the Program the Dead con- The music scene is also alive posts that I leave, what follows is everything (okay, 13. In the words of Samantha Jones, “Appar- cert at the Knitting Factory, ru- with multiple independent acts. I maybe not everything) I’ve wanted to tell you in ently $20 buys you three drinks, a channel change, mors were circulating that Ryan went to a record release party the the two weeks that have passed since you last heard and a joint.” Dunn and Bam Margera were other night that was V.I.P. only, from me: 14. Denied. floating around the venue, which but we know the bouncer so he 1. OMG was anyone else’s break made extra 15. Denied. houses three stories of music and let us in. I spent an hour talking awkward because of parents who are crazier than 16. Approved. a variety of bars and lounges. to the drummer…which again…if ever? On a related note, did anyone else feel trapped 17. I am addicted—and when I say addicted I The bartenders are friendly – a you know me… in your home like a prisoner over break without any- mean I just really, really like it—to shopping. Banana must when you’re a tool like me New York is about the chillest where to go or anything to do? Republic, Gap, Benetton, J. Crew, Forever 21. I fed and you go to concerts alone be- environment I’ve been in when it 2. I lost my scarf the week before break; it is this addiction over break by shopping at Beachwood cause your friends are to young, comes to concert stuff. red and brown and from Banana Republic. If you Place in Cleveland, which is truly a life-altering expe- too busy, or just don’t like that No one is clamoring to get find it, let me know. rience. You should try it. band. to the band and no one is kill- 3. In case you hadn’t heard, the Democrats 18. The only time I saw any of my friends over The ambiance is nice and it’s ing each other over a guitar pick took control of both the House and the Senate as a break was when we got together for Britton’s 22nd roomy. The bands, no matter how or screaming because they saw result of the Nov. 7 election; it’s about time. Now, birthday in Coventry. Yes, of course it was a shit- big they are, also tend to sit in the someone famous. will George compromise? show, and it was an opportunity to see some of my lounges and watch the other per- It’s safe, which is why celebri- 4. There are only 15 days until the end of fall favorite people. formances and chill with a beer. ties catch shows at the Knitting semester classes. 19. I tried a new drink on Thanksgiving; it’s For those who know me, mu- Factory. Basically why they come 5. I love Christmas. I love Christmas music. I called the Poinsettia, and has champagne and cran- sic is half of my life. Journalism to NYC at all. Everyone ignores love awkwardly buying stocking stuffers at Thomson berry juice in it. To words: DE-LISH. is the other half, but music is the each other – live and let live, en- Corner Store. I love Christmas movies, particularly 20. I have a crush. rest. I want to be a music jour- joy the contribution bands make Home Alone I, Home Alone II, and Love Actually. 21. As far as Christmas songs are concerned, I nalist. I want to get paid to go to your life, but don’t destroy 6. Did you know that a mall in the state of can’t get enough of Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for to concerts, interview bands, and theirs in the process. Delaware opened at 3 a.m. the day after Thanksgiv- Christmas is You.” ing; RIDIC. 22. This one’s for you, Britton. Happy (Belated) 7. I was done with my first-semester classes 22nd Birthday! Also ~ Happy (Early) 22nd Birthday to long before Thanksgiving Break. Kristen and Jillian.

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(c) 2006 King Features Synd., Inc. Page 10 The Transcript Thursday, November 30, 2006 Thursday, November 30, 2006 The Transcript Page 11 Commentary Student group takes vigil to Georgia By Mike Alcock changes which would terminate social activists. killings of 900 El Salvadorans in food points to account for meals Guest Reporter the school’s funding. “One of the best aspects, for the town of El Mozote by inter- on the trip. The food surplus they “You really can’t get a good me, was seeing how unified every- nal armed forces. Masters said brought back will be donated to Editors Note: This is a com- grasp on the situation until you’re one was,” said sophomore Alisha members of the school denied the the Columbus Open Shelter, Mas- mentary on the trip to Georgia. there,” he said. “Once we arrived, Kissell. “It was motivating and validity of these associations dur- ters said. The reporter attended the protest I was in disbelief. There are very incredibly empowering.” ing a panel discussion Saturday, Masters said inspiration for and filed this report. real atrocities which are directly On Saturday morning the claiming there was “no causal the trip came from Brian DeR- Thirty-five stu- group toured WHINSEC and at- link” between SOA and the Latin ouen, a former graduate assistant dents attended the tended a question and answer American atrocities. to the Center for Social Concern. Vigil to Close the session with members of the “The irony of such denial is He spoke at Ohio Wesleyan last School of the Ameri- school’s faculty and staff, as well that, when asked about account- year about his experience with the cas (SOA) in Fort as several non-affiliated support- ability for graduates, the school’s SOA Watch. Benning, Georgia, ers. Goodrum said although the representatives dismissed the no- “[DeRouen] was a prisoner of on Nov. 18 and 19. panel members “avoided answer- tion, pointing to the fact that they conscience in 2004, crossing the Joining over 22,000 ing many questions directly,” they [WHINSEC] ‘don’t track students’ [SOA’s] property line as a form of protestors, the group acknowledged the integrity and after they finish,” Goodrum said. civil disobedience,” Masters said. participated in the democratic ideals involved in con- “How can they negate these con- “His speech brought the issue to 17th demonstration to ducting peaceful protests. nections and make accurate state- our attention.” shutdown the school In the afternoon, the group ments without concrete informa- Chaplain Jon Powers and So- for supposed links to attended a demonstration that tion and observation?” ciology Professor Mary Howard murders and ethnic included musical performances, The SOA group was denied also traveled to Fort Benning for cleansing in Latin anti-war speeches and organized funding by WCSA in September, the protest. America. Junior marches. After- “I left Fort Amanda Masters and ward, the group Benning deeply sophomore Ben Goo- drove to Columbus, impressed by drum spearheaded the Ga., to attend sem- the thoughtful- initiative, organizing inars by various ness and mu- transportation and lo- social activists, in- tual respect of gistics for the trip. cluding a meeting the experience Father Roy Bour- of the Veterans for by everyone geois, an ordained Peace and a speech concerned,” Catholic priest, found- by Sister Helen said Chaplian ed the SOA Watch in Prejean, a Roman Jon Powers. 1990 as a response to Catholic nun and “[This includes] the school’s inhumane author of Dead the military of- reputation. He led the Man Walking, a ficers, the local first protest, drawing Photo by Kit McCann work of non-fiction townspeople, several hundred peo- condemning capital but most of all ple to the gates of the A protester places a sunflower in a punishment. presence of our school, now referred fence along the WHINSEC building. On Sunday OWU students to as the Western It was surrounded by white crosses morning, a vigil was who participat- Hemisphere Institute labeled with names of those who were held to mourn vic- ed in this his- for Security Coopera- allegedly killed by former WHINSEC tims of SOA-related toric vigil. They tion (WHINSEC). students. injustice. Masters Photo by Kit McCann were highly re- According to Goo- said every known sponsible, pro- connected to the school’s exis- Codepink Women for Peace, a grassroots peace and drum, the institute’s main func- tence, and this vigil was a symbol victim’s name was foundly respect- tion is to train Latin American read aloud, which social justice organization, marches with other protesters ful, and deeply to the world that we will not stand and mourners outside WHINSEC. soldiers from destabilized nations for it.” took over two hours. reflective.” to combat insurgencies, organize According to Masters, the The Return to Life according to the body’s budget- G o o d r u m military intelligence and revital- group arrived in Fort Benning late ceremony, a mix of music, role- ary guidelines, which prohibit al- said a public presentation of the ize their economies. He added, Friday night, camping amongst playing and chanting, followed locations for groups “of political group’s experience and reflection however, that in the past three thousands of other protestors. the vigil. “It was good to end the causes or propaganda.” The group will take place next semester. He decades it has continuously been There were many colleges repre- weekend by focusing on the peo- turned to fund-raising, delivering said this will be more important connected to massacres and gov- sented, as well as church groups, ple, not the institution,” she said. pizzas, tabling in HamWil, ac- than the trip itself because it can ernmental unrest in many of these war veterans, non-profit organi- SOA has been connected to cepting departmental and indi- “open doors to other activities, same countries. He said the vigil zations, artists and independent several massacres in Central vidual donations and even raising both on and off campus.” rejuvenated his sense of hope for America, most notably the 1981 Colloquium (from page 3) leaving presentations during Travis said Sach’s presenta- 9 Transcript article in which two Freshman Tina Graver said stem cell research in the United the question and answer sessions. tion, which attracted the largest students said Sach’s lecture moti- she thought Rowland’s presenta- States. “It’s disrespectful,” Wolverton crowd, was her favorite because vated them to take initiative and tion on global warming was too Sophomore Daniel Eldredge said. “We bring speakers here to he was engaging and his presen- make a difference. scientific. said Peter Singer’s presentation interact, in part through their pre- tation was given on a personable Freshman Nicolette Setola said “It was like he was directing on robotics and warfare was his sentations but also through the level and easy to relate to. Richard Sayre’s presentation on his presentation to a different au- favorite because it provided a questions and answers at the end. “I walked out of there feeling genetically modified cassava was dience,” she said. “It would have good overview of the privatization Being able to formulate questions inspired,” she said. her favorite because he was an ef- made sense to a graduate student, of robotics and the extent to which is part of the critical thinking pro- She said though the large at- fective speaker and it was easier but it didn’t make sense to me.” robot technology is used. cess.” tendance at the event was partly to understand than the other pre- Graver said Carrie Wolinetz’s Eldredge said while he only at- Though Wolverton said though because of the many English 105 sentations she attended. talk on stem cell policy was her tended three presentations, but he wasn’t sure which events stu- students required to attend it, she “Some of the more scientific favorite. said he wishes he went to more. dents liked most, the follow-up thought students were, over-all, ones have been hard to under- “I liked it because she talked “Each presentation was inter- discussions he led involved dy- interested. Some students left the stand,” Setola said. “And I know about things that I had been won- esting and understandable, even namic discussion, suggesting presentation as inspired as she a lot of other people have felt that dering about,” she said, such as though I’m not a science person,” strong student interest. was, she said, referring to a Nov. way, too.” whether or not there is ban on he said.

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$25 **Shuttles will be leaving from Smith and Welch every 15 minutes** 1157 COLUMBUS PIKE (US23) 740-368-9040 Page 10 The Transcript Thursday, November 30, 2006 Thursday, November 30, 2006 The Transcript Page 11 Bishops Sports Racquetball lets students Sports have fun, stay in shape Briefs By Matt Patrick ing heated matches, however, the emotions Staff Reporter are always left on the court.” Men’s Swimming Newhouse said the sport is very diverse The racquetball courts on campus provide and can be played with two, three or four The men’s swim team fin- students an opportunity to get a great workout people. ished in fourth place on Nov. while having fun with their friends, according “Anyone can be good the fi rst time they 18-19 at the Washington Invi- to senior Patrick Keefe. try,” Newhouse said. “It’s indoors and is Keefe said racquetball is one of his favorite great on a rainy day, because it gets me out of tational. activities when it’s cold outside and looks for- the dorm when I’m doing nothing.” Lindenwood won the meet ward to playing more. The courts are not strictly used for rac- “It’s a great way to keep in shape during quetball. Sophomore Robert Zeko said he with 1156 points while host the cold winter months,” Keefe said. “OWU enjoys playing handball on the racquetball Washington College finished provides great facilities and good hours in a courts. second with 858, Sewanee very convenient location.” “Handball is a sport that is similar to rac- College had 553 points while Keefe said the game is really easy to learn. quet ball,” Zeko said. “It’s different because Ohio Wesleyan had 449 “The rules are not hard to follow,” Keefe you wear gloves and use your hands to hit the said. “I’ve brought many people to play their ball.” He said the ball is much smaller and points. fi rst time and they’ve all had no problem pick- harder. Freshman David Gatz won ing up the sport.” Zeko said there is a handball club which the 100 meter breastroke with He said a small $1 bet can make a game meets on Monday and Wednesday from very intense and the workout becomes even 4p.m. to 6p.m. a time of :59.56. better. “The handball club is really fun and I know Freshman Kevin Fahey fin- “I don’t think there is a better way to exer- professor Flynn is usually there playing with cise your entire body and get a good cardio- students,” Zeko said. ished second in the 100 meter vascular workout on this campus while hav- Zeko said he plays racquetball and hand- freestyle ing as much fun as racquetball is,” Keefe said. ball and likes playing because the courts are “It’s also a class you can take for .25 credits always open. which is an added bonus.” “I’m exhausted when I fi nish playing, de- Photo by Ryan Kim Sophomore Andrew Newhouse said he pending on the competition I always get a re- Women’s Swimming loves racquetball because there is always ally good workout,” Zeko said. “A couple of Senior Steffi Graf launches a shot someone who wants to play. my buddies started playing and I try to play The women’s swim team over a Heidelberg defender. The bish- “I like the intensity of the sport,” New- as often as I can because it’s the best place to finished in fourth place at the ops are now 1-4. Story on page 12 house said. “It can become very intense dur- get a quick workout on campus.” Washington Invitational Nov. Men’s Basketball 18-19. Tough start Junior Katherine Donnan (from page 12) finished second in both the Bishops ready to take on NCAC 1 and 3 meter diving events By Adam Guy had a big game, he scored 10 or Last night’s win put the Bish- Heidelberg expanded the lead 12 points for us and Jess Jean was ops record at 5-1 and VanderWal to 15-8 and Messaros answered while freshman Kendra Kloss- Staff Reporter another freshman who had a big said the team is prepared to start with a two-pointer. Once again ner placed second in the 50 Last night the men’s basket- game.” NCAC play this Saturday against the Student Princes ran a series meter freestyle and the 200 ball team beat Capital 81-71 in Not to be outdone by the fresh- Hiram. of plays to stretch the lead to 20- meter backstroke. what has become a heated rivalry. men, seniors Matt Shirer and Ben “Last night was a solid all 10 with 6:23 left in the half. The According to assistant coach Jon Chojnacki both hit crucial three around game for us.” He added, Bishops had their own scoring Also, senior Whitney Snow VanderWal, Capital University is pointers that put the Bishops out “If we keep executing our stuff run and brought the game with- finished second in the 200 in the Ohio Athletic Conference of reach of the Crusaders. we are going to be just fi ne in the in three points but the Student meter freestyle. [OAC] which is year in and year According to the Capital web- NCAC.” Princes went on a 12-1 run at the out a very competitive league. site, the Crusaders led through Chojnacki says that the team is end of the half leaving the score Klossner, Snow, and seniors With OWU in the NCAC, who much of the fi rst half and led by feeling very confi dent with their 32-18. Heidelberg maintained a Jackie Chapple, and Christina boast two top ten teams [Wooster as much as seven after Quinton play right now and with their double digit lead throughout the Schilling finished second in and Wittenberg]; the game has ALLOYMitchell’s MEDIA lay & MARKETINGup. But the Bishops strong non-conferenceBOS001453B wins they second half . 11/30/2006 become a contest of bragging rallied back and tied the game up will be a team to watch out for in Carney-DeBord said that the 200 meter relay. rights between the two confer- late in the half and by the end ofALAMBLE the NCAC. 5.9" x 5" missed shots and turnoversRetail were ences. the fi rst half had taken a 6 point “I think our play has defi nitely the main causes of Monday night’s el 1 MAR1119107 According to VanderWal, the lead. sent a message to a lot of teams loss, but she is patient and real- Bishops beat Capital with an The second half was tight and and we have showed teams that izes that it is still very early in the overall team performance and OWU held a close lead for most they need to come ready to play season and the team has a long good play from their bench. of the half. Capital was within a when they go against us.’ way to go. Women’s Cross “Two of our freshmen came off point for a while, but later in the The Bishops host Hiram Sat- The Bishops will Host Hiram Country the bench for us and played really half the Bishops went on a 12-0 urday at 3 p.m. at Branch Rickey Saturday at 1 p.m at Branch Rick- well,” he said. “[Robby] Gardiner run to win 81-71. Arena. ey Arena. Sophomore Catie Coleman participated in the NCAA Di- vision III championship meet Wrestling on Nov. 18. (from page 12) Room to Coleman finished in 209th place with a time of 26:07 on “There are a ton of high school Grow! the 6000 meter course. wrestlers that wish to continue wrestling after high school,” he Fun Coleman was the first OWU said. “Wrestling can also boost student since Hall of Famer enrollment numbers as a wres- Cindy Geiss to participate in tling team can bring in 15 extra Work Flexible the championship meet students a year.” Environment! Betsy Mitchell at Allegheny Schedules! said adding a varsity sport is a hard decision. “The question of adding sports Calendar in today’s environment is not an Full and part-time positions are available! easy question,” Mitchell said. “It Saturday: is fi lled with hard questions like • Cashiers • Merchandising • Fitting Room • Sales Associates • Stock Associates • Receiving Men’s basketball vs. Hiram equity, money, facility space and • Coordinators • Store Detectives • Maintenance at 3 p.m. at Branch Rickey mission of the college.” Arena Ingles said he does not see Marshalls offers: wrestling returning to OWU be- Women’s basketball vs. Hi- cause of Title IX implications and • Flexible Schedules • Advancement Opportunities • Fun Work Environment • Associate Discounts ram at 1 p.m. at Branch Rickey a lack of league championships. • Great Benefits Arena. Seevers said he thinks there would be many people interested Please apply in person, Monday-Saturday from 10 AM-7 PM at Marshalls, in wrestling if OWU offered it, 9033 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center, OH. and it would help the football www.marshallsonline.com program. “Wrestling allows a football Marshalls is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. A Division of the TJX Companies. player to learn balance, agility and how to always be on your edge,” he said. “It helps them to be aware of what’s going on and to think quickly.” Page 12 The Transcript Thursday, November 30, 2006 Thursday, November 30, 2006 The Transcript Page PB Bishops Sports Student to ride in Equestrian World Cup By Olivia Talbott The fi nals will include a Prix worked hard, and Noyes said she was 12, sold him two years later some of her class work while she Guest Reporter St. George test, and the eight and Syncro have come a long way and bought Syncro, who she has is in Germany, which along with highest scores will move on to since they began working with been riding since. horses, will keep her busy. Being chosen to represent the freestyle test. The rider with him. Noyes has been riding com- She will receive credit for her the United States is an oppor- the highest score in the freestyle “My family has been my big- petitively for nine years, in which fall classes and will be back in tunity that most people never will win the competition and be- gest support,” Noyes said. They she has risen through the levels time to begin the spring semester have. Sophomore Laura Noyes come the Young Rider World Cup have accompanied her to numer- and received high scores which at OWU. and her horse Syncro were cho- Champion. ous shows and always made it have qualifi ed her for interna- She also has big plans for her- sen to be the only equestrian pair Other competitors and the possible for horses to fi t into her tional competitions. self and Syncro in the future. to represent the United States in number of riders representing life. Noyes, who is considering a “I want to move up to Grand the International Federation for those regions, and countries, are Noyes said she began her rid- microbiology major, worked hard Prix and get my United States Equestrian Sports World Cup as follows: Western Europe (six), ing career at age four at Highland to fi nish a few classes before she Dressage Federation (USDF) gold Dressage Young Rider Finals in Central Europe (two), USA (one), Dressage in Falmouth, ME. She left for Germany. However, she metal within the next few years,” Germany. Canada (one), New Zealand bought her fi rst horse when she said she will still be completing she said. Tomorrow, Noyes will fl y to (one), Great Britain (one), Portu- Frankfurt, Germany with Syncro. gal (one), Belgium(one) and Aus- The competition will take tria (one). place Dec. 14 to Dec. 17, but “The competition will be ex- Noyes leaves early to train with treme, and comparatively I’m not Klaus Balkenhaulf, United States sure how we will do,” said Noyes. Olympic Equestrian coach, for “As long as I ride well, Syncro be- two weeks beforehand. haves, and I represent the U.S. Dressage is best described as well, I will be happy.” the method of training a horse After recently going to Wash- to perform complex maneuvers ington, D.C. for the Washington with precision, guided by minor International Horse show with movement of the rider’s hands, Syncro, Noyes said she feels con- legs and weight. fi dent that they are ready for the Dressage begins with the Nov- upcoming challenge. ice level, then moves through The prize for fi rst place is First, Second, Third, and Fourth €500 which is the equivalent of levels. $657. The next level is Prix. St. George Williams, Noyes’ George, followed by the high- trainer, will accompany her to est level, Grand Prix. Each level Germany and coach her before is composed of a series of tests a the competition. Her mother, horse and rider must complete Lynn Noyes, and Williams’ wife, before moving to the next level. Roberta Williams, will also be Noyes was selected to repre- joining her. sent the United States after the Syncro, a 12-year-old Trakeh- average of her two top scores ner, has been all over the eastern from freestyle tests, done at the half of the country competing International level, were the with Noyes. highest in the country. The Trakehner is a well known “This is a once in a life time breed in the higher levels of opportunity,” Noyes said about equestrian disciplines. Syncro the upcoming competition. will be fl own from the JFK airport Freestyle tests are part of a for the competition in Germany. competition in which the rider Through her career, Noyes’ takes required movements and major inspirational fi gure has puts them to music. Horse and been her world-renowned trainer rider are judged on accuracy and George Williams. When she came Photo from PhelpsPhotos.com presence of all the incorporated to OWU last year, she fi nally got Sophomore Laura Noyes will compete with her horse Syncro at the International Fed- movements, as well as given ar- the chance to train with him. eration for Equestrian Sports World Cup Dressage Young Rider Finals in Germany from tistic points. Noyes and Williams have Dec.14 to Dec. 17. Noyes is the only representitive from the United States Slow start for women’s hoops Wrestlers pinned By Rachel Jolly by Thomas More 69-60. The Bishops fought back in the Early in the game, the Bish- second half and closed the gap to Staff Reporter ops trailed the saints 9-7 at the 16 8 points when sophomore guard It has been a tough preseason minute mark. But then the Capi- Stacy Aaron nailed a three pointer with little support for the women’s basketball team, tals went on a 10-0 run and never but Thomas More’s Alex Gee hit starting with a 1-4 record. Last looked back, leading 46-24 at the two 3 pointers to put the game out half. of reach. and Title IX issue night the Bishops were defeated By Drew Lenox ference would then offer it as a Senior Rachel Messaros led championship sport,” Bennett the Bishops with 17 points while Guest Reporter said. sophomore Laurel Lawson had 11 Wrestlers will have to con- At this time, the level of inter- points and 6 rebounds. tinue looking elsewhere for their est in the adding wrestling to the Coach Nan Carney-DeBord sport because Ohio Wesleyan will NCAC is very low. said after 21 years of coaching she not be adding the program any Athletic Directors Larry is very patient in the “process” of time soon. Scheiderer at Denison and Gar- coaching. Sophomore Rich Seevers, a nett Purnell at Wittenberg said In fact, Carney-DeBord said, wrestler in high school, said he they have no interest in bring- the coaches intentionally sched- would have liked to wrestle in col- ing back the sport that all NCAC uled tough opponents for the lege, but Ohio Wesleyan doesn’t schools had at one time. pre-season as preparation for the have it as a sport. Athletic Directors Peter Smith NCAC season, which begins Sat- “I was a little disappointed at Kenyon and Frank Carr at urday. that OWU didn’t have wrestling,” Earlham said they would want to “ While I hate losing more than Seevers said. “At fi rst, I didn’t add a women’s sport before add- I love winning, we are taking this really think about it, but when ing a men’s sport. season one step at a time.” DeBord wrestling season came, I missed Joe Karlgaard at Oberlin, said said. it a lot.” he would want to see what inter- On Monday, the Bishops lost to Seevers said he planned to ests other Athletic Directors in Heidelberg 62-47. start a club wrestling team but the conference had. The Bishops started the game didn’t have the time. Wabash is the only NCAC off strong with a 4-0 lead after Athletic Director Roger Ingles school that has wrestling. Brian sophomore Laurel Lawson sank said OWU used to have a wres- Anderson, Wabash wrestling a basket and two free-throws. tling program but dropped it coach, said he would love to have Heidelberg’s offense responded when they joined the North Coast the other NCAC schools add the quickly with two jump shots to tie Athletic Conference (NCAC) in sport. the game. Senior Rachel Messaros 1984. “It would provide us with a and junior Kelli Lester fi red off NCAC President Doug Ben- great conference of wrestling shots to give OWU back the lead nett said if the member colleges schools with similar academic at 8-4. Then Heidelberg rallied wanted to add a sport, the ad- requirements and down the road, for the lead with two consecutive ministration would support it. could be a national qualifying three-point plays for a score of 10- Photo by Ryan Kim Keri Alexander Luchowski, as- conference for the sport,” Ander- 8 with 12:45 left in the fi rst half. sistant director of the NCAC, said son said. Junior Lindsey Macklin brings the ball around a screen OWU wasn’t able to recover the they would have to see how many Anderson said there are many set by junior Steffi Graf against Heidelburg Monday. The lead but made big attempts. schools offered wrestling. reasons to add wrestling. Bishops are 1-4 this season and start NCAC play Saturday “It takes fi ve of our schools See Wrestling, page 11 against Hiram at 1 p.m. at Branch Rickey Arena. See Tough start, page 11 to have a sport before the con-