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Thursday, October 25, 2007 Volume 146, No. 6 In the News Homecoming revamped, more interactive By Miranda Simmons with high school homecomings to formulate The winning dessert was chocolate pizza. homecomings.” Editor-in-chief some of the week’s activities, such as having Matthews said she had the idea to donate Today’s theme is princess/superhero, and Experts tackle themed days. Monday, for instance, was locally when she was fi rst brainstorming the voting for homecoming court began at 7:30 a.m. After its creation last year by alumna designated “Pajama Day,” and students were event in July. She said she met with assistant Voting can be done online through student J/CX Marie Rymut (’07), the Student Homecoming encouraged to wear their comfi est sleepwear to director of Alumni Relations Brenda DeWitt. accounts and will run until 4:30 p.m. Friday. housing issue Organization is striving to make homecoming a class. Tuesday was “Celebrity/Rock Star Day,” “She (DeWitt) gave me a lot of direction as Friday’s events include a barbecue at the more student-oriented event, said senior Amanda and Wednesday was “Hawaiian Day.” far as what we could pull off,” Matthews said. “I Wesleyan Student Center beginning at 7:30 p.m. When searching for safe, afford- Matthews, chair of the organization. Accompanying each of the themed days is told her I had the idea of raising money for local Members of Alpha Sigma Phi will be dee jaying able housing in U.S. cities, too many “There had been a lot of events for the an event, usually held at noon on the JayWalk. organizations because I wanted homecoming to the event. working-class and low-income Ameri- alumni,” Matthews said. “You have the Hall Students got to pie faculty members and be about Ohio Wesleyan playing a role in the There will also be a bonfi re on The Hill cans have the welcome mats pulled out of Fame induction and alumni games .…” She Public Safety offi cers for $2 or 10 food points. Delaware area, … and she suggested we get and a raffl e; tickets are $2. Prizes include local from under them. So what can be done said she realized that because the weekend is Matthews said the cash raised is being donated involved with the local Delaware schools. That donations, “President for a Day,” and switching to address urban housing needs? so alumni-focused, she wanted to try to build directly to Delaware city schools to help pay for will help foster a good relationship based on a places with Interim Dean of Students Donald Three nationally recognized experts excitement by making homecoming a week- audio/video equipment and books. strong education.” Omahan, Vice President of University Relations in the planning and development of long event. The food points were used to pay for food Matthews said she has been satisfi ed with the Mark Shipps or Vice President of Strategic large metropolitan areas will tackle this “It’s a way to get students involved on the used in Wednesday’s “Iron Chef Luau,” which turnout at events thus far. Communications and University Enrollment and related issues during a panel dis- weekend, and we wanted to focus on student featured chocolate as its key ingredient. “You can’t expect change over night,” she Margaret Drugovich for the day. Matthews also cussion at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 31, at Ohio life,” she said. “It should be a celebration not only Senior Kate Andrecovich said the Ohio said. “This isn’t a school where you have a lot said homecoming 2007 t-shirts will be given out Wesleyan University. The discussion, for the alumni, but maybe, more importantly, for Wesleyan Athletic Council, represented by senior of school spirit or school involvement, so we’ve after the men’s soccer game. part of the university’s 22nd annual the current students.” Kadi Kuhlenberg, won the event, while she been pleased. The participation we’ve had up For a complete list of weekend events, see Sagan National Colloquium, will be Matthews said she drew from her experiences placed second, representing Kappa Alpha Theta. to this point is really encouraging for future page 7. held in the Benes Rooms of Hamilton- Williams Campus Center. Discussing the topic “Urban Plan- ning, Urban Development, and the Pol- Haunted house scares up charity for Big Brothers, Big Sisters itics of Affordable Housing in Ameri- Myra Blackburn ca” will be Ohio Wesleyan graduates Transcript Reporter Claudia Cappio ‘76, Carol Galante ‘76 and Deborah McColloch ‘77. If you enjoy dreary smoke, terrifying sound Claudia Cappio is the director of effects of people screaming in anguish and development for the city of Oakland, monsters seeping out of damaged walls and Calif., which has a population of nearly termite-infested fl oors at haunted houses in 415,000. Since 1988, the city has fund- amusement parks, then you’ll enjoy the Chi Phi ed the development of more than 4,300 Haunted House. housing units to help provide residents Chi Phi members are inviting the OWU with affordable places to live. community to enjoy their 23rd annual haunted Carol Galante is the president and house event, beginning today from 8 to 11 p.m. CEO of BRIDGE Housing Corpora- and tomorrow through Saturday from 8 p.m. to tion in San Francisco. The nonprofi t 1 a.m. The admission is $6 for adults and $3 for company creates and manages homes children 12 and under or students who wish to for working families and senior citi- donate fi ve food points. zens. Since 1983, BRIDGE has helped Senior Brian Marion, president of Chi Phi to develop more than 12,000 homes fraternity, said the proceeds will go towards the valued in excess of $3 billion. Big Brothers and Big Sisters Foundation and the Deborah McColloch is the director food points donated by students will be used to of the Offi ce of Housing and Com- purchase canned goods for needy families. munity Development for the city of “Halloween is the reason why we put on this Philadelphia, which has a population haunted hsouse event,” Marion said. “Without of nearly 1.5 million. In that role, Mc- Halloween, the draw for this event would not be Colloch administers a budget of almost nearly as big, and we probably would not have $120 million to support housing pro- put it on for the past 20-plus years. (This) gives duction and preservation, and com- us a chance to help out Big Brothers and Big munity and economic development Sisters Foundation and people in need.” programs. According to the OWU website, big brothers and sisters serve as friends and role models to children from singled parent and non-traditional homes by mentoring them in academics areas Vote for 2007 and providing them with other services. Senior Jonathan Gorton and Marion said Homecoming they both are looking forward to Halloween because it’s the day where people can dress up in costumes and scare other people. Gorton said Court their fraternity will help Big Brothers and Big Sisters as much as they can, and try to make this Photo by Mike DiBiasio year’s Haunted House better than last year’s event. Chi Phi’s annual Haunted House, which benefi ts Big Brothers Big Sisters and People In Need, begins tonight from 8 to 11 p.m. and con- “Halloween is a time for kids to dress up, tinues on Friday and Saturday evening from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sophomore Matt Watson, above, fi nishes construction on the house’s second have fun and get some free candy,” Marion said. fl oor Friday evening. For over 20 years, the brothers of Chi Phi have hosted a Haunted House that involves converting their North Franklin “It’s really a great social event for everyone to Street residence into four fl oors of horror and discomfort. Admission is fi ve food-points for students, $6 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. See HALLOWEEN on Page 2 SLUs get creative for Trick or Treat Street Rapper makes splash Polls opened at 7:30 a.m. to- By Forrest Old had narrowed it down to either a CSI theme, little scarier. Senior Simon Brown of the at Sig Ep beach party day and remain open until 4:30 Transcript Correspondent based off the TV show, or Clue theme, International House said his house will be refl ecting the popular board game. doing the “House of Saw,” from the horror p.m. Friday By David J. Burke As Halloween approaches, Small Living Senior Melanie Kirsop, moderator of movie trilogy. Transcript Correspondent HOW TO VOTE Units (SLUs) are preparing for their annual the Women’s House, said residents would The Modern Foreign Language House 1. Point a web browser to: event, Trick or Treat Street. try to keep things less serious. She said the will be doing a collection of horror movies On Sept. 29 senior baseball player Jerrell Johnson http://www.owuedu. For Trick of Treat Street, each SLU Women’s House will have a mad scientist as its theme, according to senior Philip preformed a small concert of the hip-hop/rap genre in the 2. From the “Students” menu, will decorate the house in different themes theme. Rademeyer. basement of the Sigma Phi Epsilon (Sig Ep) fraternity. for the local kids to visit on Halloween. At the Treehouse, junior Brad Mann said He mentioned horror movies Carrie, click on “J/CX Student Access.” Pat Coakley, one of the fraternity brothers of the house, Sophomore Alex MacNeil, a member of the that their theme will be the human body, Nightmare on Elm Street, The Shining, organized the party. As the party began, the fraternity played 3. Log in using your OWU e- House of Black Culture, said that his house with each person dressing up as a different Halloween, and Psycho. a mixture of music but when midnight came around the mail account user name and is trying to balance the horror aspect of the organ. The Creative Arts House members said music was shut off and Johnson was introduced. As he took password. event. Junior Melanie Brenneman, moderator of they will have an evil “Alice in Wonderland” the stage, performed songs from his latest album, Divine 4. Click the “Online Voting” “We’re trying to keep it to a three level the house at 81 Oak Hill, said she is excited theme, and the House of Thought said they Minds Mix Tape, Vol. 1. (on a scale of one to fi ve -- fi ve being the to be taking part in her fi rst Trick or Treat will be doing Tim Burton’s Nightmare link in the left side menu. Junior Delmar Flournoy, moderator of the House of scariest),” MacNeil said. “You know, there Street. Before Christmas. Black Culture, said, “I would like to have Jarrell perform 5. Follow the on-screen in- will be people who are like, ‘This isn’t scary She had formerly been a resident advisor, The Peace and Justice House will be at the house. His music is good, and he gets the attention structions. at all,’ but we don’t want the kids who are but when the house at 81 Oak Hill needed having a cult theme. Senior Amanda Masters of the crowd. He was really good, and I liked watching him Winners will be announced on the other side of the spectrum to get too a moderator, she took up the responsibility. said the decor will feature a psychological perform. There is also a MC battle contest on Oct. 19 at at Saturday’s football game. scared either.” Brenneman said her house’s theme will be thriller. Senior Patrick O’Connor also gave Stuyvesant Hall, and it would be nice to see Jarrell enter.” While MacNeil said at the time of the “Toy Story.” his input. “We’re looking to psychologically interview that his house members were Other house members said they are taking damage the kids,” O’Connor said. “[I want] unsure of what they were doing yet, they a different approach; their houses will be a to have dead babies and stuff.” See RAPPER on Page 2 Page 2 The Transcript Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007 Branch Rickey remembered through athletic capital campaign By Catie Coleman softball fi eld. Transcript Reporter “The [track] team was so excited for the new track,” said junior Laura Binkley, member OWU In May of 2004, a century after he graduated women’s track. “We were happy to be able to from Ohio Wesleyan University, Branch Rickey, host meets here and be proud of our facilities.” class of 1904, made a big impact on the OWU In addition to the Selby, baseball and softball campus. renovations, a new skylight and weight room Although the “Remembering Mr. Rickey fl oor has updated Edward’s gym. Campaign” offi cially began that spring, “I enjoy the squat racks, the new fl oor and the according to Athletic Director Roger Ingles, it new dumbbells,” said sophomore Rob Anthony. was in the works long before then. “They lightened it up and it doesn’t feel like Branch Rickey is an OWU and baseball you’re lifting in the dungeon anymore, which legend, and the athletic facilities campaign is makes it a little less manly, but other than that, all about remembering a legend, “Remembering I like it.” Mr. Rickey.” Ingles said that through the campaign, This campaign, named for the man who broke projects that will be completed in the future the color barrier in baseball by signing Jackie are further renovations to Edward’s gym and Robinson to the Brooklyn Dodgers, will try to Branch Rickey Arena, the construction of a new raise $22 million in order to improve the athletic pool and renovations to the wall, press box and facilities on the OWU campus. training room at Selby stadium. “This project, when completed, will According to Ingles, the campaign currently improve the everyday life of our students, needs to raise about $15 million more to staff and faculty,” said Ingles. “It will increase complete all the projects. This money is raised and improve our intramural offerings [and] through OWU’s development offi ce and through recreational opportunities [and] provide for Ingles, who said he actively works with alumni much improved physical education facilities. and friends of Ohio Wesleyan to make this Athletics will be improved as well.” campaign a reality. According to Ingles, the campaign has already The baseball and softball projects are brought in over $7.5 million. These funds have currently underway and should be completed by been used for a new turf on the football fi eld at the end of October, Ingles said. Selby stadium and a fresh surface on the George Ingles said he is hopeful that all the projects Gauthier track, a new roof over the Branch under this campaign will be completed within Rickey arena and a new baseball press box and three to fi ve years. Architectural rendition of newly remodeled Branch Rickey Arena. Greek life prepares members for life after college Alpha Kappa Alpha gives By Rafaya Sufi has taught me is to be more responsible,” “I would have never done some of the things Transcript Correspondent Ramchandani said. “As you grow older, you I do now,” Forsgren said. “I’ve become part of realize that a lot of the pledges look up to you events and social causes and, at the same time, different look to sorority life Living in a fraternity teaches an individual and that develops you as a responsible person, gotten experience I wouldn’t normally if I hadn’t By Rafaya Sufi Hawkins said although black college women a lot about the real world, according to senior because your actions will effect your brothers.” pledged.” Transcript Correspondent established AKA, they encourage women of all Raza Naqvi. Ramchandani said ever since he has pledged Sophomore Kathryn Seevers of Delta Zeta backgrounds to come see what the sorority is all “Nothing is handed to you over a silver Delt, he has looked forward to a whole new said joining a sorority has been an enlightening Alpha Kappa Alpha cultivates high scholastic about. platter,” Naqvi said. “It’s more rewarding when world and future in terms of opportunities, experience. and ethical standards, serving mankind through “In many of our events, only women of you clean your own dishes and when you have networking and socializing. “It hasn’t changed me but it has enhanced a nucleus of more than 170,000 women across African heritage turn up,” Hawkins said. “We to sweep your own bathroom fl oors.” “Living in a fraternity really prepares you for qualities the better qualities of myself,” Seevers the globe, according to sophomore Katrina try to send out e-mails and put up events on Naqvi, a member of Phi Gamma Delta (Fiji), what’s out there,” Ramchandani said. “Because said. “I have a better sense of responsibility and Hawkins. Facebook inviting all unaffi liated women, but said he was interested in the Greek system and I’m now integrated into the Greek system, I loyalty now.” Hawkins, a member of the affi liation, said many women may have the notion we only thought it could usefully contribute to his college have gained 30 more brothers and 30 more ways Seevers said since after pledging, she has the women at AKA are encouraged to promote cater to women of the African heritage, which is experience. of networking.” gained a whole new circle of friends that she unity and friendship among college women, certainly not true.” “As is with any institution, there is constant Sophomore Jonathan Forsgren of Sigma Chi now trusts more than a lot of people in her while alleviating problems concerning girls and Hawkins said AKA hates to stereotype and change,” Naqvi said. “Some changes were said living in a fraternity is like living in a house life. women. loves women of all backgrounds. positive, and some were negative.” full of best friends. “This is a great asset as I grow as a person “Through the years the sorority has gradually Hawkins also said AKA hosts many events Naqvi said there are many accommodations “It’s great because I can always hang out, and through my college years,” Seevers said. “I branched out,” Hawkins said. “It has become the throughout the year where members of the a person must make and many times where he I know it will be guaranteed fun,” Forsgren said. have a whole bunch of sisters now with whom channel through which women improve their House of Black Culture are invited to speak to might feel constricted being in a fraternity. “It sounds absurd sometimes to live in a house I can fi nd just about any interest and qualities, socioeconomic conditions in the city, state and students across the city so audience members “You learn to tell your housemate to quiet full of your best friends, but it’s been great fun and also, through my sorority, I have a whole nation.” gain some insight on Greek affi liations. down on a Friday night and teach yourself the so far.” new world of opportunities for networking and Hawkins said unlike other sororities on “We do a lot of community service and same,” Naqvi said. “You learn to tolerate other Forsgren said in terms of his grades, they growth.” campus, AKA is a citywide chapter, not just are involved with the entrepreneurship club,” people, and because of that, you make some of have surprisingly gotten better. Naqvi, on the other hand, said although living restricted to OWU. Hawkins said. “We work with kids where we go the best friends of your life.” “For me, I’ve always taken an apathetic view in the Greek system has been a lot of fun and a “When we have events, we encourage schools to different churches and bake cookies to raise Similarly, junior Aakarsh Ramchandani of towards classes,” Forsgren said. “But being with fulfi lling experience, he thought it was time to from all over the city to attend,” Hawkins said. funds. Recently, we handed out pamphlets to Delta Tau Delta (Delt), said in a fraternity, every upperclassmen, I am getting constant guidance move out of the house and move back into the “That makes much more sense for us, especially raise awareness for breast cancer month and did single brother has equal voting rights, and each because I am learning from their mistakes and dorms. “I am a senior now,” Naqvi said. “At the because Solomon and I are the only members of the breast cancer walk.” ends up sacrifi cing a lot of his own goals for the they advise me as to what classes to take, etc.” end of the day, we’re all here to make the grade, the affi liation on this campus.” Solomon said despite being a small sorority greater goals of the fraternity. Forsgren said such things have added to his and at this point, academics had to be the focus Junior Marialicia Solomon said the only on campus, AKA has been a great experience for “The most important thing Greek life college career “immensely.” of my college life.” other members of the sorority graduated last her. year, leaving Hawkins and her to be the only “I love it and it has defi nitely made my life Habitat for Humanity chapter joins in spooky attraction representatives on campus. better,” Solomon said. “This might be a result of many things,” “Apart from the fact it is very self-gratifying, By Mary Beth Scherer one another, the group will receive $500 for the ing and soccer programs, as well as the Dela- Solomon said. “One could be the fact that OWU AKA has encouraged me to become a better Transcript Reporter night, said Bayer. Bayer said the group’s goal ware Habitat for Humanity, The Ohio State Uni- is a predominantly white campus, so people may business woman because of the different for the night is to raise the money, but the event versity Agricultural Education Society and the overlook us.” positions within the sorority. I would strongly On Oct. 26 the OWU chapter of Habitat for is also a good opportunity for the group to get Liberty Presbyterian youth group in return for Hawkins said she agrees with Solomon encourage women to take our e-mails seriously Humanity will be working Haunted Hollow, together and take part in something with one an- scaring at the haunted forest, said the website. because although they host a number of events, and attend our events so you can get to know the an outdoor attraction with a 30-minute walk- other. Bayer said there are currently 30 OWU stu- very few people turn up. real AKA.” through haunted forest, at the Olentangy Indian “I’m excited to dress up in ridicules costumes dents signed up to work at Haunted Hollow and Caverns. Haunted Hollow is open every Friday with my friends and just generally have a ball,” about a third of those students are from outside and Saturday in October from 8 to 11:30 p.m., said Bayer. the Habitat for Humanity group. Bayer said the RAPPER, continued from Page 1______and admission is $9 per person. Junior Katie Rieman, president of Habitat for group is required to have at least 20 people at- Junior Laura Bayer, fundraiser for Habitat Humanity, said Haunted Hollow is a good fund- tend, or they only get a portion of the money. Since his freshman year, Johnson has done played the wind instruments. That summer of for Humanity, said Haunted Hollow is an event raiser for the group to participate in. “Haunted The group was able to rent two vans for trans- various performances around campus. senior year we started getting serious and from Habitat for Humanity has participated in every Hollow is a fun event that helps Habitat mem- portation to and from the Oletangy Indian Cav- Johnson said he got the gig at Sig Ep because then on I began making lyrics, and Mike began year. This year the group will go to the Olen- bers bond, and it’s also a short term fundraiser erns, although Bayer said this was diffi cult. Bay- he knows a lot of the brothers from the baseball making beats. Together we created the group tangy Indian Caverns in provided costumes, or that can help us raise money to assist those in er said it was also diffi cult to fi nd a date where team. Divine Minds.” costumes of their choice, and spook those who need of quality housing,” said Rieman. most of the group members were able to go, but “I have already done various favors for the The two have their own record label which walk through the haunted forest, said Bayer. According to the offi cial Haunted Hollow they were able to fi nd a date, and the group is brothers so it didn’t come as a shock when I was allows them to make records when ever they “It’s actually a lot of fun” said Bayer. “There’s website, Haunted Hollow has been up and run- excited about the event. asked to perform.” want instead of having a major record label a lot of laughing in between spooks, getting to ning for six years now. In addition to donating Rieman said she encourages students to get Johnson grew up in Shaker Heights in which makes their artist put out a new album know each other, and, inevitably, Facebook pic- money to the OWU chapter of Habitat for Hu- involved with Habitat for Humanity. Meetings Cleveland, Ohio. He began playing baseball at every couple of months. “It is easier this way,” tures.” manity, Haunted Hollow also donates money to are every other Thursday at 8 p.m. in Smith Date an early age. Growing up in Cleveland, Johnson Johnson said. This year the two men put out a In addition to laughing and getting to know Buckeye Valley softball, girls basketball, bowl- Study. The next meeting will be Nov. 1. said he was a huge Indians fan and his favorite record and also have a mix tape on-line. player was Omar Vizquel. Johnson said one of Johnson said he gets his inspiration from the most exciting experiences of his childhood older hip-hop, rap, underground, old school, was getting Vizquel’s autograph after a game. jazz, neo soul, etc. Transcript seeks leadership for spring semester 2008 Johnson said he didn’t become interested in “If it has a good beat, I will listen to it. It has Applications are currently being accepted for tasks and bring a project to fruition. Positions ism Department faculty and the current editor- music until he was older. more meaning than today’s artist,” he said. key leadership positions with The Transcript, open include editor-in-chief and business man- in-chief. To apply for these positions, submit “In high school, I played the tuba, and that’s He said, “My goal is to make good music beginning January 2008. ager. a letter of application and resume by 5 p.m., when I started getting into music. My friend with a message that does not feed into the rap Editing or serving as business manager for Previous student journalism experience and Friday, Nov. 9, to Dr. Melinda Rhodes, Tran- Mike Amaddio, also a member of Divine Minds, stereotype.” the student newspaper provides “real world” ex- layout and designs skills are highly desirable script adviser, Journalism Department, Phillips perience on campus, teaches and refi nes leader- but not required, and students holding these po- Hall. Electronic documents may be emailed to ship and teamwork skills and indicates to future sitions are not required to be journalism majors. [email protected]. employers a student’s ability to not only com- The editor-in-chief and business manager are For further information, contact Rhodes by Be responsible. Recycle The Transcript. municate effectively but also manage multiple selected by a committee comprising Journal- email or call 740-368-3517.

HALLOWEEN, continued from Page 1 We’re looking for a few PART TIME ______good ... WORK get together and have a Halloween-themed party to see who can come up with the best and most Reporters · $15.25 Base-Appt. original costumes. It’s mainly a reason to have a Photographers · No experience needed good time with your friends.” · Customer sales & service Marion and Gorton said there will not be any Columnists · Part time flexible schedules vans to transport people to and from the house. Designers · All ages 18+ Gorton said there are 29 brothers participating · Conditions exist Advertising Reps · All majors welcome in this event, and their goal is to get 60 people to · Interview in Columbus, participate in the future. Editors work in Delaware If the fraternity can get more people to Think about how time working for your student participate in the event, then they can possibly newspaper might benefi t your career. Call 614-451-2748 provide vans in the future. To get involved, contact Editor-in-chief Miranda Or apply online at: Chi Phi is located on 216 North Franklin Simmons at owunews.edu. Street. www.workforstudents.com Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007 The Transcript Page 3

Hencocks and Brew to close doors for good Students By Mary Beth Scherer Transcript Correspondent hit Big Apple The rumors are true! Well, at least one of them. Hencocks and Brew, a bar located during break in downtown Delaware, is trying to sell the establishment, but not for fi nancial reasons, Ngoc Minh Pham according to owner Jeff Kimble. Transcript Correspondent Kimble said he is trying to sell the bar because he is interested in exploring new While most American students cannot wait to pursuits. visit home to celebrate Thanksgiving Day with Hencocks and Brew opened in November their families and friends, international students of 2005, and Kimble said it has been a “good wonder where to go. Since the fall of 2005, run.” “It’s been great running the business,” International Student Services has address this Kimble said. “It’s been really rewarding and issue by offering international students free trips I’ve met a lot of interesting people.” to New York City. Kimble said he started pursuing the sale Sophomore Minh Nguyen from Vietnam about four weeks ago and there have been a lot of calls and interest. said Thanksgiving last year was very diffi cult “I would like to see it stay a bar and restaurant,” Kimble said. “I would like to for her until she was invited by her roommate, see it run by someone in the area, or even alumni.” sophomore Virginia Jaquish, to come home Although Kimble said his business has done well, the downtown area of with her. On the other hand, sophomore Duy Delaware can be challenging for small businesses. Nguyen described his Thanksgiving break as a Kimble said lack of parking and the desire to keep historical preservation make depressing experience in the U.S. since he had thriving a little tricky. no where to go. On Oct. 10 senior Kate Andrecovich organized an event at Hencocks and Brew. Director of International Students, Darrel Andrecovich said the purpose of the event was to bolster support for the Delaware Albon, who is most responsible for the alternative business. holiday trip, said, “The New York City trip for “I wanted students to appreciate that there is more to Delaware than The international students was suggested and funded Backstretch and Clancey’s.” by the alumni Ms. Helen Crider Smith and Both Andrecovich and Kimble said there was a great turnout. Mr. Gorden Smith. They wanted to make sure “The atmosphere was inviting, and everyone that came had a good time,” that international students from other countries Andrecovich said. have the opportunity to see New York City and Kimble said he would like to work with college students more in the future. Washington, D.C., while at OWU.” Until the bar does sell, it is “business as usual,” Kimble said. The New York City trip is organized Kimble said the bar will stay open until they sell, and they are going to be for students during Thanksgiving, and the emphasizing more beer and shot specials. Washington Trip is during spring break. Both Kimble said he encourages students to come in and see what Hencocks and trips are free for any international student. Brew has to offer. The Smiths also specifi ed that the trips must Andrecovich said she thinks Hencocks and Brew is a special place with a Photo by Miranda Simmons have educational content. Junior Shi Quan Ong, lot of loyal customers. Andrecovich said she supports Hencocks and Brew and who participated in the very fi rst New York City encourages student support. Trip in fall 2005, said, “I am very lucky to have “This is a great establishment which gets shafted because they are farther than been to both New York City and Washington, our staple bars like The Backstretch and Clancey’s,” Andrecovich said. “I would D.C., trips offered by the Smith alumni. The recommend that people support Hencocks because it is a friendly and relaxed Photo by Miranda Simmons New York City trip opened my eyes to the atmosphere with a hometown tavern feel, which I am sure students will miss once Owners of Hencocks and Brew, located across from the Strand Theater, hang lease signs on the vibrant, fi nancial center of the world, while the it’s gone.” establishment’s doors in preparation for the impending close. Washington, D.C., trip made me see the U.S. in its very political context.” International Students Services want to make sure that each international student has equal Jubilee team stands fi rm in faith through social justice opportunity to join both of the trips. “Students who have already gone once cannot By Clay Davis further to Kingdom of God.” to give strength to the powerless, but also in her desire to grow be in the lottery again,” said Albon. Transcript Correspondent Senior Ericka Newell is another person in Jubilee who desires as a Christian. The fall and spring trips also can only to express her faith with something more than words. “I fi nd my identity in Christ. My life is not my own, but my accommodate 35 to 45 students. In addition, the “What Would Jesus Do?” That has been a phrase used by many, “God has a special place in his heart for those treated unjust- Father’s,” Everhart said. “I strive to live my life for Him, in every trip also requires students to participate in every and it has now become a popular wristband. But for OWU’s Ju- ly, as should we,” Newell noted. “Of course, compassion is not area. Being human, I constantly fail, but God is gracious, and He event scheduled. Junior Shi Quan Ong said that bilee team, it is more than just a popular slogan; it has become a enough; life requires action.” gives me strength to keep trying.” one trip is more than enough for him. Going way of life, which is to follow the teachings of Jesus. The group’s actions speak louder than words. Already, they The changes that Jubilee seeks are not just at home, but also twice might cost more for the Smiths, who are Jubilee meets every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. in HamWil, have served breakfast to the homeless at the New Life Church in abroad. Recently, members of Jubilee attended a conference at the already very generous to donate such a large where members not only read the Bible, but they also try to put Columbus, which required getting up on a Sunday morning be- Methodist Theological School in Delaware, where they discussed amount of money for the trips. God’s word into action. fore many college students go to bed. They also have plans to go human traffi cking. To the surprise of many, Toledo, Ohio, was Albon said that the fi rst two New York City “It is one of the only groups on campus devoted to issues of to Pittsburgh, Penn., for another outreach opportunity. named the number one place in the country for the slave trade. trips were a success as they received lots of social justice with an emphasis on Jesus’ teachings as a basis for “The Pittsburgh Project is a community rebuilding project, and That is why Jubilee hopes to make a big impact not just today, but positive reviews from the students. Sophomore our action,” sophomore Claire Everhart said. there are more projects in the works,” Newell said. “Group mem- also in the future. Phuong Nguyen, who went to New York City Everhart, a leader with Jubilee and Fellowship of Christian bers are also encouraged to pursue social justice in everyday life, “I hope that someday we, being not exclusively Jubilee Team, her freshman year, was amazed by the trip. Athletes, said that the group meets to “discuss issues of justice, whether by educating oneself or volunteering.” will some day bring justice to those who have none,” Newell re- “I cannot believe that I would be able to see with regards to poverty, genocide, human traffi cking, and what Lisa Ho, the assistant Chaplain of Christian Ministries at Ohio marked. Broadway so soon, since I know the ticket is we as Christians should do about them.” Wesleyan and the advisor to OWU’s Jubilee team, has noticed not While Jubilee continues to press on for social justice, members expensive and hard to get,” Nguyen said. “This While many groups on campus are involved in social justice, just a change in the lives of those impacted by the projects, but are not leaving behind the heart of their lives: faith. trip is a life-altering experience to me as I went Jubilee goes to the heart of members’ calling: Jesus. also a change in her own life. “Faith is the center of what Jubilee team is about,” Ho added. to places I never imagined I would see in real “We care about issues of social justice because Jesus cares, “In Matthew, Jesus talks about how when we serve the poor, “Every week we read through Christian scriptures and try to ap- life.” and we help because we are called to as Christians,” Everhart we serve him,” Ho said. “These scriptures have challenged and ply the truths conveyed in the text to lives and the world around Sophomore Giang Le said that she is now replied. “We do not act simply for self satisfaction or to appease inspired me to look at my faith beyond myself and how I can us.” excited for Thanksgiving as she expects to get in our consciences. We want to learn about these issues and strive serve those in need and, in turn, serve Christ.” Jubilee’s Christian beliefs call members to not only to speak the New York City trip. She can’t wait to take a to eliminate or at least lessen injustice in the world in order to Like Ho, Everhart has fanned the fl ame not only in her desire out, but also to act. rest from school by heading to the Big Apple.

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By Trent VanHaitsma We offer Special DDL Business Products days a Transcript Reporter Discount Rates for OWU 13 ½ North Sandusky St. Students & Faculty Delaware, Ohio 43015 Women’s House member Whitney Smith, junior, collected cell phones Office 740-368-1458 Cell 614-204-5950 week and chargers from students during lunch last week to give to battered women Ask for computer shelters around Delaware. technician Dave Larrick Located 2 blocks North of the Corns Building to setup an evaluation of In the heart of Downtown Delaware This is Smith’s fi rst house project this year, and she hopes this project will your computer today ! benefi t women who can’t afford cell phones, as well as bring awareness to women’s safety. Smith said the cell phones are given to the women for emergency use. Hours: They allow battered women to call 911 when they are in trouble and there is no way to reach for help. Junior Perry Booth was one of many students who donated a cell phone 5:30 a.m. to Smith’s project. “I just bought a new cell phone and was going to throw my old one away,” Booth said. “I saw that someone was collecting cell phones to help to 11 p.m. out battered women and fi gured my old phone could save someone’s life, so I decided to donate it.” Sophomore Kaitlyn Overbeeke donated her old phone, saying that no woman should ever be put in a position where they can’t get help. “It’s sad to know that there are women who are being beaten and can’t get a hold of the police,” Overbeeke said. 2 N. Sandusky St. Smith got the idea to collect cell phones from a project she did in high school when she gathered cell phones for a similar cause. Smith was surprised 436-6603 to see how many cell phones and chargers were donated, and pleased with the number of students willing to help out. Just one block north of campus! Smith said, “A little can go a long way, and I have a lot of hope this project will be successful.” Smith also mentioned if a student comes across a cell phone he or she wants to donate all he or she has to do is go down to the shelter and give it to personnel there. Residents of the Women’s House major or minor in Women’s and Gender FREE WI-FI! Studies. Page 4 The Transcript Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007 Arts& Entertainment OWU women’s rugby club boasts tough competitors McCarton Ackerman together for a full formation run-through and out.” scrimmages.” well,” Burton said. “It’s a great group of people Transcript Reporter end with 30 minutes of conditioning.” Frederick said the women had to learn rugby Senior Lisa Pugsley played in the rugby club to be with.” Burton said many spectators do not expect the techniques that would confuse many fi rst-time for two years before she said the sport wore her Pugsley said rugby was a sport many women One club on campus allows women the level of intensity that is shown from the players at spectators. “People are surprised when players down. “I was tired of having bruises all over my on campus might enjoy. chance to get together for 80 minutes in 15 the rugby games. “People are surprised because decide to kick the ball out of bounds,” Frederick body,” Pugsley said. “If you’re into kicking ass and getting your different positions, with no protection. a lot of us are tiny,” Burton said. “But we’re all said. “They don’t understand that we are trying Frederick said that despite the on-fi eld ass kicked, rugby is the sport for you,” Pugsley The women’s rugby club is far from extremely aggressive out on the fi eld.” to gain yards.” competitiveness, competing teams often said.Burton said the women’s rugby club will male fantasy though. The women are tough Burton said that all of the players were fi rst The team has contested several scrimmages socialize off the fi eld. compete against Eastern Kentucky University competitors and in top physical condition due to introduced to the sport when they came to Ohio this season, but Burton said the team will “We get to hang out with the other team after next weekend and have a possible scrimmage rigorous workouts in practice. Wesleyan. compete more frequently in the spring. every game,” Frederick said. “It’s a laid back on homecoming weekend. “We start practice by running a mile or two “I wasn’t happy on the soccer team,” said “We’ll compete in more weekend long sport for the most part and a lot of fun to play.” More information about the women’s rugby and splitting into packs for drills,” said club senior Monique Frederick. “My boyfriend told tournaments,” Burton said. “We’ll also have Burton said many team members also club can be obtained by e-mailing Frederick at captain Samantha Burton. “We’ll then get me about the rugby club and said I should try NashBash (in Nashville, TN) and a couple of socialize together off the fi eld.“We all get along [email protected]. Students Ski club hits slopes jump, jive after years and swing of inactivity By Michael DiBiasio Transcript Reporter Matt Rissell Transcript Correspondent When sophomore Kaleigh Felisberto leaned there hadn’t been a swing dance club at After years of inactivity, the ski club was Ohio Wesleyan for more than three years, she restarted as an offi cial WSCA funded club in the made it her mission to re-create a club where fall semester of 2006. students could jump, jive and swing. Sophomore Trevor Hawley, president of Ski After much paperwork and “being con- Club, said that the club has approximately 37 fused,” as Felisberto put it, the Swingin’ Bish- to 40 active members and is planning on taking ops Swing Dance Club became offi cial sev- eight trips this year. eral weeks into this semester. The club hasn’t The club travels to local spots like Mad asked for WCSA funding yet “because noth- River Mountain, a ski resort in Zanesfi eld, Ohio, ing we do costs money,” said Felisberto, club and takes two trips to Cannon Valley in West president. Virginia. The Swingin’ Bishops have met three times Mad River Mountain costs $15 without this semester, attracting roughly 20 people to rentals, $30 including rentals. The weekend each meeting where they’ve gotten to know trip to West Virginia costs approximately $70 one another and learned some basic swing a person. The club is provided with university steps and moves. The club has plans to go to transportation and funding for lodging and lift swing dances in Columbus as well as spice up passes. Prez-Ball. Hawley said the club has met twice this year “I don’t know if we would do it this year, to meet new members and plan for the year. but we would like to do a really big session a Freshman Morgan Dixon, a new member of the week before Prez-Ball because the jazz band club, said members have not scheduled their plays for the fi rst two hours of the dance and fi rst event. It’s a conditional decision; the club is usually people don’t show up for that, or if waiting for a good snow. they do, they just stand to the side like mid- “I am excited about the ski club. I used to dle schoolers. So it would be cool if they had race in high school, and I am glad I can continue something to do during those initial hours and skiing in college,” Dixon said. “My goal is to that way the jazz band wouldn’t feel like they become a troop leader and eventually be able to were playing for no one,” Felisberto said. drive and help the club out with our trips.” Felisberto and other club members encour- Hawley said the club is fully funded by age all students to give the Swingin’ Bishops WCSA and fundraises additional monies by a try. singing Christmas carols in the dorms. “I joined because I’m really interested in Senior George Franz said he missed skiing in swing dancing. It’s a really neat type of dance college and was excited when he heard of the that’s different from the modern dance you see club. in clubs. It’s a lot of fun. I like to twirl the “I wish I would have heard about the club girls, said senior member Troy Jeffery. earlier. I have been planning a ski trip with his Joanne Neugebaur, a freshman, matched friends, but this club is defi nitely more practical. Jeffery’s enthusiasm for the club. I want to join this club immediately,” Franz “It’s a great way to meet people and look said. really sweet, so when you go out you don’t Hawley said that the trips are fun and offer look like a complete fool on the dance fl oor. different levels of diffi culty for members. Guys maybe you can impress a few ladies. In addition, they offer a great opportunity to Everyone loves a guy with rhythm,” said meet students on campus. Hawley said the Neugebaur. club is expanding and it always welcomes new “This club is low commitment,” said Fe- members: skiers and snowboarder alike. lisberto. “You don’t have to show up every The next ski club meeting is not scheduled single week; we’re not going to kick you out. yet; however, Hawley will respond to email and It’s just a lot of fun and a nice way to meet is available at [email protected]. new people. Everyone feels a little uncom- fortable dancing with someone anyway, but we don’t shove you together with people. It’s really chill and laid back and a cool thing to be able to do.” Dwight Parsons, a sophomore Swingin’ Bishop, loves to escape when he dances. “It’s a fun time where you can do whatever you want and not worry about what every- body else is thinking and just go wild, do lots of spin moves as fast you can and keep mov- ing,” Parsons said. The Swingin’ Bishops meet every Sunday Photo by Mike DiBiasio night at 7:30 in the Stuy Smoker. Sophomores Dwight Parsons and Kimberly Darren lock eyes during Sunday night’s Swingin’ Bishops dance class. Newest Babbling Bishops sign up for camaraderie and lots of laughs Katie Fergeson called, are invited to perform on stage with the up to the other Bishops and gives them a lot of Transcript Correspondent “Now I always look forward to Mondays and Thursdays because you current members. This show is their audition for credit – improv is hard.” the group. The best thing about doing improv is “making “I like doing funny things,” junior Tavish can’t leave practice without a smile on your face,” Venzel said. Both Miller and Venzel made the group after people laugh,” Brinkman said. Venzel loves that Miller said. As one of the newest members of auditioning for the second time. “Now I always you can go all out crazy, and that people will the Babbling Bishops, Miller will no doubt have Venzel and Tavish “The Little Baby That’s In Fat “My friend and I almost went to swing look forward to Mondays and Thursdays because accept you because either they’re crazy, too, that opportunity. Tuesday Cakes” Miller fi nally had their improv dancing, but at the last minute we saw what you can’t leave practice without a smile on your or because they expect the craziness. Miller On Sunday, Sept. 30, Miller and three other dreams realized. seemed to be a nine-foot-tall person holding face,” Venzel said. said, “Improv is best when things work out students were inducted into the Ohio Wesleyan How do you join the Babbling Bishops? a sign that said ‘Improv Comedy,’ and we The new Bishops agree that the best thing unexpectedly, in a funny way.” University improv comedy troupe. After more The process is quite simple. During orientation, immediately ditched the swing dancing idea,” about the group is the people. “They are no These four newcomers bring total membership than a month of improv workshops, freshmen current members of the Bishops recruit new Brinkman said. doubt the coolest and funniest on campus. We of the group to 11. They will perform Saturday “Barnstorming” Becky Brinkman and Fred students to their fi rst workshop. This is where After attending workshops through the all get along, and there’s obviously non-stop as a part of the Red and Black Revue on the main “X-fi re” Copeman, sophomore Stacey “Putty” Brinkman and Venzel were fi rst drawn in. month of September, the “babies,” as they are laughter,” Brinkman said. Venzel “really looks stage of the Chappelear Drama Center. Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007 The Transcript Page 5 Arts& Entertainment Name A sequence of musical observations Writer of rapper’s uses song new album to reveal creative his truth but risky Cover of Bill Morrisey’s new album, Come Running

After the release of Nas’ album Hip-Hop is Dead in December 2006, Nas got himself in a lot of criticism and controversy -- mostly from fellow hip-hop artists that didn’t believe the genre has died. By Samantha Beany It seems that Nas didn’t learn from (or does Transcript Reporter not care) about such controversies because he has decided to name his new album the “N” On Oct. 14, the OWU Poets and Writers Word. He announced this recently at a concert series hosted Bill Morrissey. Morrissey is a folk and said that he doesn’t care about record sales. singer and songwriter whose creative lyrics and According to an article on mtv.com, Nas said, unique sound have earned him two Grammy “Right now, we’re on a whole new movement. nominations. We’re taking power from that word.” Morrissey’s “reading” took place in the There were also rumors that his label was not Bayley Room on the second fl oor of Beeghly fully behind him on the project. Nas has since Library. He had no microphone and no podium. claimed that this is not true: “I don’t know where Instead, he stood in the middle of the open room, that came from, and neither does Def Jam,” he played his guitar and sung in his raspy voice. commented. He was fl anked by two guitars that he switched He also explained his main motives behind between for different songs. the title, emphasizing who the album is for and He composes and plays songs for all moods, how it should be received: including one from a “who can write the worst “We’re taking power (away) from the word. folk song” contest he had with a friend. The No disrespect to none of them who were part of song is titled, “Party at the UN” and includes the the civil-rights movement, but some of my n--- lyrics, “It’s such a happy community/ Everyone’s as in the streets don’t know who Medgar Evers got diplomatic Immunity.” was. I love Medgar Evers, but some of the n--- The majority of Morrissey’s songs are written as in the streets don’t know Medgar Evers; they in the fi rst person, and he said, “Most times know who Nas is.” people mistake the narrator for me because I am Many people have been criticizing this album, singing the song.” such as the Rev. Al Sharpton and the Rev. Jesse One of his songs talks about the narrator’s Jackson. Rev. Sharpton said that the album was house burning down, and Morrissey said that “helping out the racists.” Nas responded to such after his shows “people would come up to me comments. and ask where I was living when my house “If Cornel West was making an album called burned down.” ‘N-----,’ they would know he’s got something He said, “I used to tell them the truth -- that it intellectual to say. To think I’m gonna say wasn’t me -- but then they were disappointed so something that’s not intellectual is calling me a now I just make up some place.” n-----, and to be called a n---- by Jesse Jackson When asked about his writing schedule, and the NAACP is counterproductive, counter- Morrissey said, “I don’t edit myself. I know that revolutionary.” a line is bad, but I keep going and after I fi nish, I agree with all of Nas’ statements, especially Photo by Mike DiBiasio I go back. If I edited myself I would never fi nish about de-sensitizing the word. I don’t think James McBride, award-winning journalist and jazz musician, pauses during his performance to address an audience gathered in a song.” everyone should be running around saying it, Gray Chapel Tuesday evening. He described how rap artists sequence music using technology, arranging melodic phrases in dif- Morrissey’s latest album is titled Come but I believe that not saying the word at all will ferent keys. McBride appeared on campus as part of the Sagan National Colloquium and delivered a lecture titled ‘Chorus, Verse, Running. Morrissey doesn’t just compose folk give it more power. Then when racists do say it, and Chorus: The Raw Bones of Rap’s Rise into Popular Culture.’ McBride is currently distinguished writer-in-residence at New York songs. In April, Edson, a novel about a young it will create more offense. So even though this University and author of the award winning book, The Color of Water: A Black Man’s Tribute to His White Mother. He has written musician who has lost the “desire or drive” to is a topic that will bring up much debate, I am extensively on the urban origins of much of America’s modern music. In addition to appearing at OWU, McBride lectured to at the perform, was published. fully behind Nas on this one, and I admire his University of North Carolina at Charlotte, in October. Morrissey currently resides New Hampshire bravery. with his dog and a myriad musical instruments. Euro Club educates with dance French baritone kicks off OWU’s performing arts By McCarton Ackerman looking forward to the performance at the Transcript Reporter Culture Festival. series; other events feature comedy and dance “Dancing is my passion,” Keszler said. The sounds of Paris in the 1920s and ’30s will • 8 p.m. Nov. 10 – “The Cody Rivers Show: The Euro Club is looking to educate students “When I dance, I’m able to forget everything fi ll Ohio Wesleyan University’s Jemison Audito- Stick to Glue.” Ohio Wesleyan graduates Mike through the art of dance. that bothers me.” rium on Nov. 4 when renowned French baritone Mathieu and Andrew Connor of Seattle bring The group will begin to offer fl amenco Keszler said her previous dance experience François Le Roux performs the music of Fauré, their original, brash, high-octane sketch comedy dancing lessons and eventually perform will serve her well in learning how to fl amenco Ravel, Duparc, Debussy, Poulenc, and Dutilleux to central Ohio. The show will take place in the the dance at the annual Culture Festival this dance. to kick off the university’s 2007-08 Performing main theatre inside Chappelear Drama Center. semester. “I’ve practiced ballroom dancing for a Arts Series. • 8 p.m. Jan. 25 – The Chamber Music Proj- “We wanted to do something out of the year and a half, so fl amenco dancing is not The concert will begin at 3:15 p.m. Le Roux ect, featuring music director and recording artist, ordinary and something neutral,” said senior overwhelming at all,” Keszler said. will be accompanied by pianist Mikhail Hal- Christopher C. Lee. This rising New York City Aycan Garip, president of the Euro Club. “No Freshman Greer Aeschbury said she lack. string quartet will perform a late 19th century one on the board knows how to fl amenco, is confi dent that the performance will be Le Roux began his vocal training at age 19 repertoire. The concert will take place in Jemi- so there’s none of the, ‘Why are we doing successful. and is a past winner of international competi- son Auditorium inside Sanborn Hall. something to honor your culture and not “None of us are native Spaniards, so the tions in both Barcelona and Rio de Janeiro. He • 8 p.m. Jan. 26 – The Chamber Dance Proj- mine?’” expectations shouldn’t be too high,” Aeschbury is renowned throughout the world for his perfor- ect, featuring the contemporary ballet and dance Garip said that group members will use a said. “The main thing is to have fun and mances in repertoire that ranges from baroque of artistic director Diane Coburn Bruning and video to learn basic moves. introduce this dance to OWU.” to contemporary music, from French art song to others. The performance will include a live “We have a DVD that will teach us the Garip said she hopes the community can the major roles of the operatic stage. string quartet accompaniment. The performance dance, and those who pick it up quickly will appreciate the diffi culty of fl amenco dancing. He has been a guest with all of the major will be in Chappelear Drama Center. help out the beginners,” Garip said. “Flamenco has to be one of the most European opera houses and festivals, and was Tickets for all Performing Arts Series events Garip said that although the fl amenco dance disciplined and diffi cult dances of them all,” chosen as 1997’s “Musical Personality of the are $15 for general admission and $5 for students is diffi cult to learn, many people in the club do Garip said. “Even though we will not master Year” by the French Critics Union. One writer (with a valid school ID) and senior citizens. not have a dance background. fl amenco dancing, we will do our best and noted Le Roux is known “not only because of Tickets may be purchased online at www. “We made it clear that no dance experience hope to add color and spice to Culture Fest.” his beautiful voice and interpretative skills but ticketweb.com or by calling the Performing Arts is necessary,” Garip said. “If people are willing Garip said that although no offi cial meeting also because of his innovative and original pro- Series phone messaging service at (740) 368- to show up and take this seriously, they are times for the lessons have been set, the campus gramming.” 3629. more than welcome to join.” will be notifi ed once they are. Le Roux has numerous recordings on EMI, College professors and high school teachers Garip said that 16 students have signed up More information about Euro Club and the Erato, REM, Hyperion Records, BMG-RCA, also may request complimentary event tickets for the lessons so far. fl amenco dancing lessons can be obtained by and Decca/Universal Records. (one week prior to each event) for their classes Freshman Noemi Keszler said she is e-mailing Garip at [email protected]. Additional 2007-08 Performing Arts Series by calling (740) 368-3629. The event should events include: Francois Le Roux complement classroom curriculum. Page 6 The Transcript Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007

Queen nominees not just Greek King nominees exemplify diversity of senior class By Miranda Simmons Editor-in-chief

Two Chi Phis, a baseball player and a resident advisor (RA) are potential homecoming kings. The RA of the bunch, Josh Curie, is a psychology and women’s and gender studies double major. Along with his residential duties, he is a member of PRIDE, CLEAR and the Women’s and Gender Studies Student Board. He said he also volunteers for Helpline and the Columbus AIDS Task Force. “I feel honored to have been nominated (king),” he said. “Winning is not Bigelow Flood Matthews Nestleroth important to me, but would just be icing on the cake. Curie He said he is not currently planning on attending graduate school, but By Miranda Simmons of Kappa Alpha Theta and an admissions senior Matthews is aiming high after OWU as rather looking into the Peace Corps. Curie said he has two favorite memories Editor-in-chief intern. After OWU, Flood, too, said she plans to she said she wants to get a master’s degree of his time at OWU: “‘Kimnapping’ professor Kim Dolgin because she is take a year off to work before entering graduate in comparative social policy from Oxford one of the greatest people you will ever meet and pulling all-nighters with Between them, the four senior women school. University and a doctorate in developmental Laura Sedlak for a research methods class because we would be so sleep nominated for homecoming queen represent She said her favorite memory at OWU is the biology or genetics after that. She said her deprived and just laugh about anything and everything.” fi ve academic majors, four Greek houses Snow Day of 2007. “(We were) staying up late ultimate goal is to be a science policy advisor Jerrell Johnson is the only student athlete nominated for king. The and a plethora of clubs, student boards and and playing football in the snow on The Hill and for Congress. second baseman for the baseball team, Johnson said his nomination was organizations. sledding down the Smith hill,” she said. “Then Matthews said her best OWU memory is “cool, but really random.” Emily Bigelow said she was surprised to hear we woke up in the morning and went over to the planning her fi rst Rock 4 Relief concert. He said he intends to attend graduate school after OWU and possibly coach college baseball. He said his best memories are those that came with she was nominated for homecoming queen. Theta house to watch movies and be lazy with “(It) was incredibly stressful and nerve Johnson “It’s pretty unexpected and fl attering,” she some other sisters.” racking since I had never held an event of that meeting new friends. said. “I guess I owe the OWU community a Flood said having all four homecoming magnitude before,” she said. “But the success Brian Marion is president of the Chi Phi fraternity and a member of the thank you.” nominees be Greek speaks volumes about the of the event and the realization of what OWU Entrepreneurship Club. An economics management major, Marion said he Bigelow is a fi ne arts major who said she OWU Greek system. students are capable of was pretty incredible.” is “all smiles about the possibility of being crowned king.” plans to take a year off school before making “I think all four of us are extremely involved Much like Matthews, Caitlin Nestleroth has Marion said he wants to work for a beer distribution company and any long-term decisions about her future. on campus – not just within our sororities, but wound her way through the many workings of eventually start his own sports bar. “Most likely I’ll be … in a city working in in other organizations as well,” she said. “Being the university. He said his favorite memory of OWU is this Chi Phi’s 2007 foam party, a fi eld that would further my knowledge and in a Greek organization has given us valuable She is a PG major and a member of Kappa Phi, which they co-hosted with Kappa Alpha Theta. experience in photography until I possibly return leadership skills that we are then able to apply to Circle K International, Pre-Law club, judicial “We had a great turnout of over 350 people,” he said. “It’s the biggest to school for my master of fi ne arts,” she said. the OWU community as well.” board, the honors program student board, the party we’ve had since I’ve been here.” Bigelow said she can’t pinpoint just one Flood’s competition, Amanda Matthews isn’t PG student board and mock convention. She is Marion’s fraternity brother, Ben Owen, is the fourth nominee. Owen is favorite memory from her time at OWU, so she a stranger to the many opportunities OWU has also serving as a recruitment guide for sorority an English major who is on WCSA and the English Student Board. He is Marion compiled a short list. Among the top few were to offer. recruitment. also a tour guide and is planning on participating in Mock Convention. the Snow Day of 2007 and her trip to the Rocky A politics and government (PG) and botany/ Nestleroth said, “Nothing like this ever Owen said he is excited to be nominated for homecoming king. “I love Mountains, courtesy of the university. microbiology double major, Matthews is a happened to me in high school, so I was humbled OWU and have ever since day one …. I feel (being king is) a way that I “The list goes on and on,” she said. “And I’m member of Delta Delta Delta, chair of the when fi ve clubs game me their nominations. I could even further show my love and spirit four our alma mater.” sure it will become longer after these next two Student Homecoming Organization, chair of the think I’ve given a lot to Ohio Wesleyan, and I He said he eventually wants to attend law school but plans on taking two semesters. I can’t wait.” PG Student Board and a has a StAP position with know I’ve gained even more.” years off to either do Teach for America or work on Capitol Hill. Bigelow is also a member of the Art Guild Nancy Rutkowski for leadership development, She said she plans to attend law school Owen said his favorite memories come from his brotherhood in Chi and Kappa Kappa Gamma and works at the school spirit and student recognition. after OWU and hopes to eventually work for Phi. university calling center. “It’s pretty exciting (being nominated),” she the government, though she said she doesn’t “My fraternity has given me the opportunity to learn and grow as a The second nominee, Meg Flood, is a history said. “It would be a nice reward after working know exactly which type of law she wants to person, be active in the community both on campus and doing philanthropic major and an accounting minor. She is a member on homecoming since around July or August.” practice. work in the greater community and gain true, lifelong friends.” Owen Princess prospects have high ambition No frogs among these princes By Miranda Simmons Editor-in-chief By Miranda Simmons She said her favorite OWU memory Editor-in-chief is meeting her roommates freshman year “and fi nding out what awesome The nominees for homecoming prince represent every diverse Britta Buchenroth is a biology people they were. I couldn’t have opportunity Ohio Wesleyan has to offer. and pre-medicine double major. As asked for a better situation coming into For instance, Delmar Flourney is the moderator for the House such, she is president of the Pre-Med OWU.” of Black Culture and political action chair for the Student Union Club and sits on the Honors Board. Julia Singer is an early childhood on Black Awareness. Buchenroth is also a member of Kappa education and theatre double major. In The Spanish and sports science double major said he is Kappa Gamma and part of the 2008 her free time, she said she is active on spring break mission team. the equestrian team and theatre. She is “ecstatic yet humbled and very appreciative about even the Flourney “I think it (homecoming) would be also a member of Delta Zeta. possibility of being crowned prince.” amusing and a great random story to Singer said she was honored to be He said he plans to spend his senior year enjoying everything take away from my college experience,” nominated for homecoming princess. OWU has to offer while still maintaining his grades. After she said. “I love OWU and would feel very Singer college, he said he plans to dabble in several business ventures, Buchenroth said she hopes to spend complimented to be crowned,” she said. one of which is a chain of personal training facilities geared most of her senior year relaxing and “But even if I am not homecoming princess, I am thrilled to have Buchenroth toward helping minority communities improve their overall enjoying her last year at OWU. received a nomination.” She said after college she hopes to Singer said her plans for senior year (2008-2009) include health. go to medical school and eventually doing her senior theatre project in the fall and student teaching “Other than that,” he said, “I simply want to enjoy life.” become a pediatrician, specializing in in the spring. She said she plans to teach elementary school after Matt Frizzo comes to homecoming court from the student- genetic diseases. college. athlete community as he plays for the lacrosse. He is also a Frizzo Lauren Frizzo is a pre-dental Singer said her best memory from OWU thus far is attending WCSA student court justice and serves as vice president of the and zoology double major who is a “Scenes! 2007.” Pre-Law Club. member of Delta Delta Delta (Tri- “I directed a scene for it, and my actors and I worked really hard Delt) and Ohio Wesleyan’s chapter to make the scene fantastic,” she said. “Sitting back and putting my “I don’t know how this happened, I try to remain incognito,” of the National Panhellenic Council. direction and work in someone else’s hands was really diffi cult, but Frizzo said. “I have a feeling this was a result of Amanda She is also a resident assistant (RA) in the outcome was so fantastic. And it was amazing to see something Matthews’ doing. She’ll get hers.” Stuyvesant Hall. that I had done put into a performance.” Frizzo said he plans to take the LSAT in October 2008 with Frizzo said she hopes to be admitted The fourth nominee, Francesca Ramsawak, was not available hopes of being accepted into law school by Christmas break into dental school by the end of 2008. Frizzo for comment. 2008. He said his best memory at OWU came from studying for exams his sophomore year. Rayasa “I pulled four all-nighters in a row during the fall semester of my sophomore year for fi nals week and then aced all my fi nals,” ‘I have never let my schooling he said. Devon Rayasa comes from the Greek community as he’s a member of Alpha Sigma Phi (Alpha Sig). As a chemistry major, interfere with my education.’ he is the chemistry board treasurer and an organic chemistry lab assistant. He also works in the Student Involvement offi ce and was an orientation leader. Nick Baker, too, is an Alpha Sig; however, he’s a physics major. — Mark Twain Rayasa and Baker were not available for comment. Baker Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007 The Transcript Page 7 Page 8 The Transcript Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007

Bosnian internal confl ict to be next global military challenge World War III? Not yet, but the international characterization. The fall of communism in 1991 dreams the war left behind. Tragically, it centers current state of the region. arena is about to host a new set of actors in a unleashed the Pandora’s box of self determinism on a divided Europe whose Eastern, youngest, Serbia will not contribute by carving its play where violence and nationalism become and infl ated nationalistic feelings from countries yet most rebellious, region is bluntly transparent territory one more time while Russia has an the best strategic tools available. There will be who were holding fi rmly to the feeble chains in front of Western’s eyes. The Bosnia War is interest in avoiding any proclamations of no resemblance to the Great War idealism and of uniting different minorities within their over, so what’s next? independence since instability. Its growing backaches or even a shadow of Germany’s peak territories. The pure name of Kosovo gives shivers to the urge for infl uence in its sphere became a top or great power confrontation; the simmering Serbia perfectly fi ts the description of a failed neighboring countries in the Balkans that lived priority. The EU is still at the beginning in its volcano would arise from the dormant map state where individualism prevailed and won the terrifying 1990s self determinism. Still the military terms while coping with its increasing which hides geographically isolated and through radical secessions. Croatia and Bosnia same word is directly related to tiredness and languishing members and the slow down of the forgotten states that paradoxically possess the stand as examples of the change in the political the deadlock status of a confl ict where the U.S. unitary voice. power to design the world sphere. sphere covering the southeastern part of Europe. invested its soldiers and capital while gaining no What is the solution? Of course, the great While the dominant states are conspicuously A fl ag, international recognition, an anthem prompt reaction from the local authority. U.S. power. But even the U.S. has reached a observing the emerging Asian states in both and territory were gains that necessitated great and benefi ts for the Western powers, rather From 1999, the Kosovor Albanians emulated fatigue state in the mountain region of Balkans, economic and nuclear power terms, the axis costs for the new countries fi nally freed from the than being regarded as an imminent problem the experience of Bosnia and expressed urges complemented by the priority shift in the Middle of evil is lying closer to the Mediterranean Sea hegemonic Serbia. of identity where the human lives and the well- to become independent. The stalemate and East and Asia that trigger economic and political rather than the Oriental continent. One more Violence and instability that led to a surge being are conundrums that only the powerful of the four-year ineffi ciency associated with the interest pertinent to everyday life. time history speaks with the same voice, slowly in the refugees, thousands of people killed and the world are able to address. Bosnian experience forced the U.S. to become However, the world is ignoring the importance unfolding its common center of world wars: the broken families remain harsh pictures of the Bosnia’s genocide reached the level of a an active, almost unilateral, interventionist to the Balkans occupies in the history of the 20th Balkans. From Serbia to Bosnia to Montenegro price for freedom. Was it worth it? Certainly quarter million deaths by 1995 and became avoid any escalation. The neighboring countries century. The next war is not going to be fought and the lingering Kosovo problem, the region for the new state actors, the gains overcame the the stark example of the inability and lack of aligned their strategies and perspectives with the externally, between great nuclear powers, but is hosting world problems carelessly treated as costs by reaching the goal of splitting from the interest of the great power to mobilize and go American attitude and converged their effort to rather arise internally from civil confl icts where local rather than potential international confl icts motherland.Internationally however, reticent beyond self-interest. What fi nally prompted contain a new arrival on the civil war confl ict the interest and costs have no limits and become by the world actors. The world proves once again eyes and actions were looking at the blood NATO, heavily dominated and driven by the list. a matter of survival in regional terms. And the its indifference and drain in persistence and fl owing in the Balkans. U.S. position, to intervene in a forgotten corner However, the region’s social aspects, novelty local status soon is transformed into global one effort in the ultimate goal of peacekeeping and The old West Europe demonstrated once of the world was disclosed by the threatening and democratic inexperience were about to play that could have otherwise been contained if it national self interest. Is there a waking hour for again its reluctance in stepping radically and question of viability that surrounded the military against the American desire for an outcome. had been “prematurely” addresses. the powerful actors of the international sphere to swiftly into the ongoing civil war in the Balkans, alliance, in comparison to the stressed argument Thus, the confl ict became dormant with many Prevention rather that containment and, most widen their eyes and stop behaving selfi shly and while prioritizing its gains and implications from of altruistic motives sustained by the US. Bosnia deadlines passed and promises and turbulence important, a global perspective and interest, are treating “contained” confl icts as transparent? intervening and not pondering from a social or is a closed chapter in the international history, that defi ne the present Kosovo. hard lessons that the US and Europe still need An insight into the past 15-year history humanitarian point of view. The Balkans have but its pages contain violence and images that It seems it is not going to end any time soon, to learn. World, are you prepared for a new of the fl aming Balkan region offers a clear always been a trophy for alliances, hegemony will not soon leave the destroyed families and with the background strongly supporting the Bosnia? School sucks; get over it or transfer Around this time of year, I typically hear desire. the groans and laundry list of complaints This is a place that provides a college of many students grow audibly louder. It’s experience: the kind where you see at least not uncommon for me to hear “This school a handful of your friends on the walk to sucks,” or “What am I doing in Ohio?” at class, where teachers (for the most part) least several times a day. will do anything to help their students Most disappointingly, as a proud East and where we have the opportunity to Coaster and new Manhattan resident, I take up new interests and activities. often hear this from the most stereotypical During my fi rst semester here, I had a caricatures of the East Coast. Those folks list of colleges I intended on applying to. with the popped collars and aviator sunglasses who are frequently That was before I received my fall semester grades. The only way overheard discussing their yacht clubs and golfi ng ventures. Those I would have gotten into any of these schools would be by sleeping folks not only make me ashamed to have grown up in Connecticut, with the entire admissions department. but also incline me to support late-term abortions as late as 18 to My situation forced me to learn to love Ohio Wesleyan. Three 22 years. years later, I am long removed from having to force these emotions. Here is my advice to these people: Most colleges have a Nov. 1 This has become a second home, and my housemates at the Peace deadline for spring semester applications. Shut up or transfer. and Justice House have become a second family. This suggestion may seem somewhat ironic coming from a If you don’t want to be here, there are plenty of places to transfer person who has a weekly column in which he often rants about to. If you can’t transfer because you screwed up academically, what bothers him about OWU. However, I do this because I know that’s your own problem. how much this university has to offer and fi nd myself frustrated I often fi nd the students who are most miserable are the ones when it isn’t utilized. who spend all their time brooding about their circumstances. Take We all had a pretty good idea of what we were getting ourselves up a new hobby. Join a club on campus. Finding like-minded into when we signed up to go here. We’re not anywhere near a people always makes college life signifi cantly easier. major metropolis with a hotbed of cultural and social activity, Your college experience often has nothing to do with the college but we also have the rest of our lives to experience that if we so itself. Rather, it’s simply what you make of it. Relationship chaos stems self-discovery If the atmosphere around my apartment over giving you your happily ever after -- or the past week could be summed up in a single by just plain hurting you. phrase, it would be without a doubt: In the worst of times, it’s easy to Men. Are. Scum. wonder why we ever put ourselves out Sorry guys, I’m just calling it like I see it, and there, compromising our own control that’s most certainly the consensus over here over our emotions, our happiness, our on S. 12th Street. Allow a recap of my weekend sanity. But in the best of times, we to serve as evidence: Friday night, we spent the probably wonder how we ever felt whole evening in West Philly eating overpriced Thai on our own, without this person who now food and drinking cheap wine, overanalyzing feels like such an elemental part of who the complex workings of men who don’t return we are. phone calls, don’t explain themselves, don’t When it’s all said and done, I’m answer questions, don’t call the next day and beginning to think that part of growing can’t seem to function without an agenda. up — loving and leaving, over and over Saturday afternoon was spent listening to again — is learning to exist outside of girly music and cooking dinner, debating the that duality. Learning to love while still unfathomable logic of men with double standards when it comes standing as fi rmly on your own two feet as ever, and learning to to themselves and their girlfriends, men who want to be forgiven say goodbye without giving up all faith in love and commitment and can’t forgive and men who never stay around long enough to and one another. get the whole story. Some men may be scum, but it seems like that’s just part of how Saturday night was spent drinking bad Turkish coffee and it’s supposed to be. Like it’s a part of our personal path of romantic smoking delicious mint hookah over in Old City, debating the evolution. After all, as cliché as it is, I would never appreciate the Transcript Staff Mission Statement implications of an unreturned e-mail, the frustrations of an untimely guy who calls me back unless I’ve put up with the one who doesn’t. text message, the pressures of a long-term relationship and men I need the guy who keeps me waiting so that I’ll learn never to sit Editor-in-Chief...... Miranda Simmons To provide our audience with accurate news about safety, who never asked what you wanted in the fi rst place. around waiting again. And I need the man with double standards so health, sports, entertainment, politics and campus living rel- All the pleasures of male-bashing aside, these conversations that I can remember to only have the highest standards for myself. evant to the members of the OWU community. Sports Editor...... Danny Eldredge have given me a lot to think about over the past few days. 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Drew Lenox, McCarton Ackerman, Amanda Zechiel, 106 Phillips Hall Ohio Wesleyan University Alexandra Panait, Simon Brown Delaware, OH 43015 (740) 368-2911 Faculty Adviser...... Melinda Rhodes [email protected] Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007 The Transcript Page 9 Crop Walk Dormitories gives hope, vulnerable funds to to break-ins By Kelly Gardner Transcript Correspondent developing In the last two months of school there have been several break-ins in Bashford and Thompson dorms. Sophomore Katherine Mannix was one student who had several items nations stolen out of her dorm room. “I was getting ready to go out for the night, By Jack Stenger and I left my room with the door open just a little Transcript Correspondent bit while I went down the hall,” Mannix said. “When I came back, my closet door was open so On Oct. 7, over 200 people participated in the I could not see to where our computers are. 13th annual CropWalk, a 10-kilometer walk in “Two guys then walked out from where my downtown Delaware to raise money and support computer is (looked like they were possibly for people with limited resources in developing trying to steal that) and said they were in the countries. OWU students raised a still-growing wrong room. I asked them to leave and they $1,244. laughed and then said, ‘I bet she thought we The walk, tagged, “We walk because they were going to rape her.’ When I began to realize walk,” is organized by Church World Services, a stuff was missing, I called Public Safety that nondenominational organization that is involved then proceeded to call the Delaware Police in refugee relocation, disaster relief and self-help Department because the amount stolen was over programs all over the globe. The walk represents $500. My digital camera, my Blackberry, my what many people have to do to get their food. Ray Ban aviators, my iPod and my wallet were “People in developing countries typically stolen.” walk six miles or more to meet their needs Mannix said the worst part about this (water and food), work the fi elds or take goods experience was that she didn’t believe the men to markets,” said Sue Pasters, treasurer of in the room didn’t attend Ohio Wesleyan. the event. “(CropWalk) builds solidarity with “It was really a scary experience seeing these people in developing countries who have little people in my room who we believed were not resources. They can’t jump in their van and students at OWU,” Mannix said. “Students and Nathan and Preston Osborn strike a pose in their Ohio Wesleyan football uniforms. drive to the corner store.” parents of students should be the only people in CropWalk doesn’t only help those in the dorms. I think it is a poor refl ection on the developing countries. According to Pasters, 25% security at OWU that this happened.” of the over-$10,000 raised by the community Twin athletes complement each other Mannix said she has a bad habit of keeping will support local people in need. her door unlocked and since the break in she has Over 200 people participated in the walk, Juniors Nathan and Preston Osborn double the pleasure, double the fun been more cautious. which is high above the yearly average. “I made sure to lock my door every time I left By Alex Humbert on the athletic fi elds but also academically, “This group gained some momentum in my room for a little bit after it all happened, but Transcript Correspondent with both of them having a cumulative GPA terms of fundraising and enthusiasm,” Pasters it is hard to do every time, so that habit slowly over a 3.5. said. “They raised the bar, and we want to match slipped,” Mannix said. “I still make sure my If you have attended a Bishops football Junior Kyle Adams, who plays football with that (next year) or do better”. door is closed every time I leave to go down the game or track meet, you may have thought to the Osborns and is also Nathan’s roommate, Out of the many organizations participating, hall, and I usually lock it when I know I’m going yourself that Osborn is everywhere. It may be said it took him awhile to fi gure out which one Phi Delta Theta raised the most money: $430. to be gone all day.” because there’s two of him. was which. According to sophomore Hasani Wheat, the Mannix said she was told by the police Juniors Nathan and Preston Osborn are twins “It took about halfway through the season community service chair for Phi Delta Theta, her chances of receiving any of her personal who play on both teams and say that making a freshman year before I could tell them apart,” the group started fundraising early because they belongings back was slim to none. name for themselves is not necessarily harder Adams said. “I got to know Nathan pretty well knew from previous years it would take a lot of “I haven’t heard anything since it all happened just because they look like each other. right away because he was a running back with initiative. but am lucky my home insurance was able to “It’s not hard even though I have people Nathan Osborn Preston Osborn me at the time, so that made it easier.” The unseasonably hot weather made the walk cover most of it,” Mannix said. call me Nathan on mistake every other day,” said that teammates and coaches alike have Adam said while the twins have their uncomfortable to say the least, but Pastors said Sophomore Kevin McGowan said there were Preston said. made the effort to differentiate between them. obvious similarities, they are treated differently it added authenticity. recent incidents where people tried to break in Preston, who starts at corner back on the “The football coaches jokingly gave me the and have their differences. “This is the way it is for people in developing the basement windows in Bashford. football team and is a sprinter and a hurdler on nickname twin, but I do think they’ve really “They are both pretty outgoing kids, but I countries, and they still have to walk because “Our dorm complex had a meeting and was the track team, said they each have their own taken the time to notice our differences,” think Nathan is a more talkative and a lot of their life depends on it,” Pasters said. told by Public Safety to keep the doors locked strengths and weaknesses that set them apart Nathan said. “I mean people confuse us, but times Preston only talks when he really has Many participants, including Wheat, ran most at all times, and if you lived in the basement to from each other. you’ll have that, it just comes with the territory something to say,” Adams said. “Sometime of the 10 kilometers. lock the windows at night,” McGowan said. “I think we both have our separate strengths of being a twin.” people make jokes about them being able “Some people felt the need to make it more Sophomore Colleen Brieck, an RA, has been in both sports,” Preston said. Nathan said when it came to choosing a to read each others mind but other than that real and to put themselves in other’s shoes and advised to tell students to keep their dorm locked “For example, I think that Nathan is a college, they didn’t decide together, but he is people treat them as individuals.” see what it takes,” Wheat said. at all times. better receiver than me, and I think that I am glad he made the decision to be with Preston. Adams said that one of the things they have According to Pasters, participation was up “It doesn’t matter what you are doing, keep a better defensive back than him. In track, I “Yeah I like being at the same college as in common is what makes them such good because groups attended that have never done so your doors locked whenever you leave your can hurdle and he can’t, but he’s faster in the my brother; it’s nice to be with him,” Nathan athletes. in the past. The groups who did attend became room,” Brieck said. shorter sprints than me.” said. “We didn’t necessarily decide to go to the “They are both blessed with a lot of God- very involved with the cause. “Even if it is just to go to the bathroom or Nathan, who started the year as a receiver same college on purpose, we just both liked given speed,” Adams said. “They also work “Groups that were part of Christian life held down the hall for a few minutes. I believe all of on the football team and was recently moved to the school and I’m glad we came.” really hard and have good work ethics which a worship service before the walk,” Pasters said. the thefts from residence halls have been due to the defensive side of the ball with his brother, Nathan and Preston said they don’t just excel allows them to be great athletes.” “It was a really nice touch for them to spend people leaving their doors unlocked.” time refl ecting.” Ohio is crucial swing state in 2008 presidential race, says World Politics lecturer By Brent Perrin Talbott said this world with a unilateral approach to fi ghting Union and then as deputy secretary of state for the 21st century.” Transcript Correspondent coming presidential terrorism and even told NATO that the U.S. seven years. Talbott said the next president, regardless of election will be didn’t need its help after the terrorist attack on Prior to his government service, he worked party, will inherit many challenges that have not “The world will be watching Ohio in the next different since 9/11, Talbott said. for 21 years as a writer and editor for Time been inherited for some time. presidential election,” said Brookings Institution Iraq will be the Talbott said historians will say the Bush magazine. He is the author of nine books, and The next president, within days of taking President Strobe Talbott. main issue to administration “used America to conduct an his latest book, The Great Experiment: From offi ce, should adhere once again to the Geneva Talbott said no Republican president has ever voters rather than experiment in unilateralism, and whereas Tribes to Global Nation, is scheduled for release Conventions and habeas corpus, reinstate the won an election without winning Ohio, and only domestic issues multilateralism has worked for many years, in January. Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty and become part of two Democratic presidents had ever won the like in years past. unilateralism will be seen as a complete and Talbott has also written for publications such the International Criminal Court, Talbott said. national election and didn’t win the state. The debacle utter failure.” as The New Yorker, The Economist, Financial Talbott said the next president needs take Since Ohio has been arguably the key state in Iraq has Talbott has led the Washington, D.C.-based Times, The New York Times and The Washington action on banning tests of nuclear arms and in presidential elections, in 2004, President hurt America’s Brookings Institution since 2002. Post. Born in Dayton, he grew up in the Cleveland dealing with climate change, which involves George W. Bush fl ew into Columbus to the State reputation and Talbott The private nonprofi t organization is devoted area. Talbott earned his bachelor’s degree from signing the Koyoto Protocol. Republican Headquarters to conduct phone calls standing in the world, to conducting independent research and offering Yale University in Connecticut and his master’s The next president needs to return to more to get-out-the-vote. and it has been a fatal fl aw in the administration’s policy solutions for issues of global concern, degree from Oxford University in England. diplomacy when it comes with dealing with This is how Strobe Talbott, featured speaker foreign policy, Talbott said. Talbott said. “It is a particular honor to host Strobe Talbott North Korea and Iran and other countries in the Tuesday, Oct. 9, for Ohio Wesleyan University’s Talbott described Bush as both a “radical” Prior to joining the Brookings Institution, he for this year’s Eddy Memorial Lecture,” Sean Middle East, Talbott said. 19th annual John Kennard Eddy Memorial and “revolutionary” when it comes to foreign was the founding director of the Yale Center for Kay, chair of Ohio Wesleyan’s international While Talbott said there is quite a lot on the Lecture on World Politics, began his lecture. The policy. He said that when Bush came into offi ce the Study of Globalization. studies program said. “Strobe Talbott is one of plate for the next president, he hopes that since lecture serves as a living memorial to former he was skeptical of international organizations, Talbott worked in the State Department from the most prominent fi gures in the last several unilateralism failed miserably, Democrats, student John Kennard “Jeff” Eddy, a politics and treaties and alliances. 1993 to 2001, serving as ambassador-at-large decades of American foreign policy and one of Republicans and the American people now government major killed in a 1988 automobile A year into his presidency, Bush unsigned and special adviser to the secretary of state for the most important contributors to our ongoing “get it” and hopefully will not make the same accident. many treaties, had distanced the U.S. from the the new independent states of the former Soviet effort to understanding the global dynamics of mistakes again. Freshmen student-athletes tackle challenge of college adjustment By Megan Quinn plans must come from coaches and players adjust to college life,” Skoczen said. “The is expected of us and how hard we have to work not enforced by our coaching staff, it allows Transcript Correspondent alike. upperclassmen are here to answer questions and to be at our best, whether it is in the classroom the upperclassmen to assume a larger role in “I think helping incoming players with time generally help with anything the freshmen have or in the pool.” educating the freshmen on the importance of As a student-athlete, time management can management is a job that isn’t just for the coach, trouble with. Not only does it help them balance Time management skills are also important keeping grades. It also allows these freshmen to be diffi cult, especially in the fi rst year of college, but primarily for the older players on the team,” their time and keep their grades up, but it also on the football team, says senior Chad Ellis. take responsibility for their actions and learn for said senior Nick Skoczen. Skoczen said. “As players, we have been on develops bonds within the team and keeps us “We hold study tables as well, and the themselves, along with our guidance. “Playing a sport defi nitely takes up a lot of the team for a number of years, and we know connected.” different coaches talk to players about how they “However, those student athletes who choose your time,” said Skoczen, cocaptain of the men’s what it expected of us in an academic sense, as Senior Melissa Dane said the swimming and are doing in school and what they can do to to commit the necessary time in their academic soccer team. “The earlier you recognize this, the well as what the coaches expect of us. Freshmen diving team also holds regular study table hours help,” said Ellis, a team captain. “I think study career will succeed regardless of the use of study easier it is to put together a plan of action for might have an easier time taking advice from for freshmen and others with a GPA below 2.5. tables provide an opportunity for players to tables.” balancing your time and keeping up on your us, since we are their peers and have fi rst-hand Dane recognizes the importance of academics develop good study habits. However, it is up to Skoczen said he couldn’t agree more. schoolwork.” experiences to share.” and time management. the student athlete to capitalize on this.” “Freshmen need to learn early that keeping The men’s soccer team is just one of several In addition to providing study tables for “Our coaches make sure we know that Ellis said the study tables are not enforced up with schoolwork will be diffi cult, but that it teams that have put together plans to help freshmen three times per week, each freshman academics come fi rst,” Dane said. by the coaching staff, but the upperclassmen can be done,” Skoczen said. “ freshmen ease into the workload of college is assigned to an upperclassman who provides “If anyone has to miss practice due to a prior recognize their importance. With the help of the upperclassmen and the academics, combined with the time commitment advice on study skills and helps resolve any academic commitment, it is always excused. “As players, we know how diffi cult balancing support from coaches, there is no reason why of college athletics. other issues, Skoczen said. I think the support from the coaching staff academics and athletics can be for an incoming these freshmen shouldn’t succeed in and out of However, Skoczen said he believes these “This sort of ‘buddy system’ helps freshmen defi nitely benefi ts the team in that we know what freshman,” said Ellis. “Because these plans are the classroom.” Page 10 The Transcript Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007

Aging Players sweat it out to ‘Kick Away AIDS’ athletic facilities need a fi x

Brian Test Transcript Correspondent

The athletic facilities at OWU are in the process of being updated and renovated for the future. Athletic Director Roger Ingles said he has a lot of hope for the OWU athletic facilities in the future. “The current plans for the Gordon Field House call for a new lobby for the gym, new surfaced track, new netting, lighting and painting,” Ingles said. “We are currently looking at other potential options regarding Branch Rickey Arena.” He said if money were no option, there would be a lot of things he’d like to change. “I would like to have lights put in at Selby, a new recreation center built to replace Branch Rickey Arena and the fi eld house,” said Ingles.

“Our athletic facilities are incredibly outdated, and it is hard for the facilities to fulfi ll the needs of serious collegiate athletes,” Kelsey Lake said.

He said another game fi eld, new pool and indoor facility would be great for the university. “Edwards’s Gymnasium will be renovated, and sometime in the future a new pool, fi eld house, turf and recreational complex will be Photo by Simon Brown built,” Ingles said. “We must improve our ability On Sunday, several ad hoc soccer teams gathered to compete on the Ohio Wesleyan University Hill. Entry fee in the ‘Kick Away AIDS’ tournament was $20, and funds raised to offer recreational space to all students and were earmarked for AIDS victims in South Africa. The games lasted about 20 minutes, but players worked up a sweat nonetheless given the relatively warm October weather. staff.” Teams represented Greek life, residential life and a variety of other groups on campus. He said the baseball facility is receiving a new press box, which will house a coach’s offi ce, press area, rest rooms and concession stand. “The stadium seating is being reorganized, and the fi eld has undergone some major renovation with seeding, top dressing, grub Resident assistants earn personal, not monetary, rewards treatment and infi eld mix,” Ingles said. By Megan Quinn my responsibilities toward the student body, individual responsibilities. These duties make on duty three times and deal with many more He said all the press box work has been done Transcript Reporter especially those residents on my fl oor and in the me enjoy being an RA.” diffi cult situations, such as roommate issues as part of the Branch Rickey Campaign, and the entire residence hall,” Schroeder said. “I enjoy To become an RA, there are qualifi cations or other problems that could quickly become baseball staff helped with the fi eldwork. Senior Stephanie Schroeder sits in her Smith meeting new residents and new people on staff. that a student must meet, Blaszak said. violent or very serious. It all just depends, and Senior lacrosse player Kelsey Lake does not East Hall room, typing a paper at her desk, when But at the same time, while I enjoy many things “The student must have a 2.5 GPA, have lived the pay rate should refl ect more of what we do think the athletic facilities are what they could a knock is heard at the door. about the job, it really is a lot of work.” on campus for at least one semester at the time for the school.” be. She said the turf installed at Selby last year “You’ve got to see this news story!” exclaims Residential Life Coordinator Julie Blaszak of hiring and be in good academic and judicial Despite any issues, McGovern said she was a huge improvement, even though it was a female student. “You won’t believe it! Turn on said the RAs have many responsibilities, along standing with the school,” Blaszak said. “There enjoys her job as an RA. promised when she came in as a freshman. your TV!” with being a role model, enforcing policy and is also an application and interview process.” “Being a psychology major, I thought the “Our athletic facilities are incredibly Instead, Schroeder eagerly follows the student advising students. Blaszak said RAs undergo extensive training, job would give me good practice with helping outdated, and it is hard for the facilities to fulfi ll down the hall to her own room to fi nd out what “RAs are responsible for administrative work, including a one-week period before school in others and resolving issues between students,” the needs of serious collegiate athletes,” Lake the fuss is about. such as writing reports and checking rooms August and a one-day workshop in January, and McGovern said. “While I wanted a room to said. She said she uses the Stuyvesant Hall “I don’t have cable in my room,” explains before school breaks,” Blaszak said. “They are are also required to take a class, PSYC295, which myself, I also thought the job would be a good workout facility a lot during the winter; and the Schroeder. “I can’t afford it.” also useful as an information source to students, guides them in counseling in higher education. way to connect with others and meet more weight room in Edwards occasionally during the A simple situation such as this would describe and can refer them to other campus departments Regarding the monetary issue, RAs are paid people, including residents as well as staff pre-season for lacrosse. the life of Schroeder, a second-year residential if necessary.” a stipend for the year, and returning RAs receive members.” “I would like to use the weight room, but assistant (RA). Junior Wes Perkins, a fi rst-year RA in a pay raise, Blaszak said. While the issue of low pay and few perks the outdated equipment, lack of space and lack “I have my own room, so the cable bill is Stuyvesant Hall, said he became an RA to make “Each year you return as an RA, you receive is a continued debate, Blaszak said the school of available trainers for help makes it hard to more expensive because I can’t split the costs a difference. an increase of $150,” Blaszak said. “As a stipend, has considered many proposals regarding these effectively use the facility,” said Lake. with anyone,” Schroeder said. “Parking permits “I wanted to help fi rst-year students,” Perkins RAs receive $2,700 per year, and moderators, issues. She said she thinks there are things that need for the Smith lot are too expensive and are not said. “I consider myself a very responsible and who basically have the same responsibilities as “We are always looking to increase pay and to be changed in all the athletic facilities. provided for RAs, so I have to park elsewhere mature student, and I wanted to pass down these RAs but are placed in the Small Living Units improve conditions for our residential life staff,” “The improvement I would like to see most on campus. And my room and board isn’t paid ideals to others. I defi nitely didn’t become an (SLUs), receive $2,300 per year.” Blaszak said. is turf being put in the fi eld house,” Lake said. for by the school, so I have that cost to worry RA for any perks, because there are very few.” Blaszak said while RAs receive their own While fl ipping through a case of DVDs, “Having turf in the fi eld house would benefi t about. I know a cable bill seems like it wouldn’t Perkins also said he had heard many students’ dorm room, they are charged the room and board searching for a movie to watch, Schroeder said all sports when the weather conditions are bad be a big deal, but combined with the other preconceived notions about the RAs on campus, rate of a double room, which is less expensive she anxiously awaits that day. and would put us up there with Kenyon and expenses and trying to save money for graduate and wanted to change these thoughts. compared to a regular single. “The perks and rules are different for RAs at Denison.” school and life after college, it is simply out of “I think many students think that RAs are out Junior Caity McGovern, a fi rst-year RA in many other schools, like free cable, free parking Senior Dan Grew said he likes to use a variety the question.” to get students, but we really aren’t at all,” Perkins Hayes Hall, said the low pay and few perks passes and free room and board,” Schroeder of the athletic facilities and doesn’t think they are RAs are trained to function as role models for said. “It is important for students to realize that nearly scared her away from a job she truly said. up to par. “The athletic facilities are average,” all students, to enforce the policy of the school, while we won’t turn a blind eye, and that doing wanted. “I know that none of these possible perks Grew said. “I mainly use the weight room in and to counsel and advise students on any issues something irresponsible in an obvious manner “The pay rate isn’t too bad but could be would be available during my time as an RA, Edwards, the fi eld house and the pool.” of concern. But with all of these responsibilities, can get you into trouble, RAs are not going out much better, especially given the issues we deal but I hope that the perks improve for others who He said improvements should be done to all these RAs may not receive the pay they should, and looking to get students into trouble. We are with as RAs,” McGovern said. “Some weeks, would like to take this job in the future. Being an the facilities especially adding new equipment said Schroeder. only trying to make residence halls safe and you may only be on duty once and the fl oor is RA is such an important job, and I hope no one to the weight room. “I enjoy the leadership role, and I understand respectful, and keep students mindful of their relatively quiet. But other weeks, you may be on campus forgets that anytime soon.” OSU professor discusses immigration issues Upcoming colloquium speaker Emily Steger had to all come together to pay for this service. “Teachers strike for higher wages, and then after Transcript Reporter But they remained separated, which was just a week to a month, the governor gives them part another reason for migration, Cohen said. of what they were asking for and all is solved. focuses attention on squatters Migration from Mexico, particularly the state Senior Jessie Seaver said she attended the However in the spring of 2006 the governor As part of Ohio Wesleyan University’s 22nd very large, poor en- of Oaxaca, has dated back as far as the 1920s said lecture for her Spanish class called “Cervantes wouldn’t budge.” annual Sagan National Colloquium, profes- claves in the cities Jeffrey Cohen, Ohio State University professor of the Quijote.” She said the presentation helped Macklin commented, “Although the strikes sional journalist and author Robert Neuwirth of the developing of anthropology, said during an appearance on her understand the severity of migration when were disrupting people all around and giving will present “The 21st Century Medieval City” world pose serious the Ohio Wesleyan campus Oct. 18. Cohen compared US migration and internal them more excuses to migrate, the violent acts at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 6, in the Benes Rooms of problems to their This migration is not only into the U.S. but is migration. were never out to hurt anyone.” Hamilton-Williams Campus Center respective national also occurring internally, he said. “It’s remarkable how many more men 64% of the local events In Oaxaca had global Author of Shadow Cities: A Billion Squat- governments and There are many reasons why people would migrate to the U.S. and then, within Mexico, it ramifi cations and were the motivating factor for ters, A New Urban World, Neuwirth has trav- to the world in the want to leave their homes, Cohen said. is split 50/50 when it comes to gender,” Seaver migration, Cohen said. eled the globe living and conducting research future.” “Most migrants are farmers and this labor said. “The other great comparison Cohen made “Support started to lack in these strikes in large squatter settlements in the developing Fusch contin- pays very poorly,” Cohen said. “Along with was the money earned internally versus going to because there were overwhelming factors world. He estimates that approximately 1 bil- ued, “As Neu- wages being an expulsive factor, other factors the states.” affecting residence,” Cohen said. “Factors lion people live in such settlements outside of Neuwirth wirth points out for included infrastructure, services and local Internally, women earn an average of $50 included education lacking because school was large cities including Nairobi, Kenya; Istanbul, Mumbai, ‘if one in events.” per month, and men earn $65 per month, Cohen being missed with the teachers on strike, work Turkey; Mumbai, India; and Rio de Janiero, 10 squatters organized to demand city servic- Senior Lindsey Macklin said she thought said. In comparison to these low numbers, when suffering because there was closure of businesses Brazil. es, and when they weren’t delivered decided it was particularly interesting when Cohen going across the boarder to work, women earn and tourist sales (suffering).” Neuwirth expects this number to increase to to march on the central business district, the showed fi gures on the limited service Oaxaca an average of $260 per month and men earn Seaver said she liked Cohen’s speech because 3 billion by the year 2050. crowd would be 600,000 people.’” was receiving. $540, Cohen said. it gave a brief history and an understandable “The migration of more and more people The theme of this year’s Colloquium is “Between 1992 and 1993, Oaxaca City had “This monthly wage has allowed $24 billion story about migration. into urban areas in the developing world is a “Cities and Suburbs: Life in a Metropolitan a population a little under 3,000,” Macklin said. to seep from the U.S. into Mexico,” Cohen “At the end of the speech, he mentioned the signifi cant trend which Neuwirth has observed World.” “The town only had one telephone. Not only this, said. current migration crises,” Seaver said. “But he fi rsthand,” said Ohio Wesleyan professor Rich- Fourteen nationally acclaimed experts will but the town lacked sewage systems, electricity In May 2006 the situation in Oaxaca didn’t let the U.S. immigration debate and his ard Fusch, Ph.D., co director of the Sagan Na- speak on campus about various theme-related and water service.” worsened. “A series of strikes happened like opinions on it overwhelm his true goals for the tional Colloquium. “This very rapid growth of topics through mid-November. In order to get water service, communities it does every year in the spring,” Cohen said. speech.” Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007 The Transcript Page 11 Bishops Sports

Bishops fi ght back Breaking the tackle to outrush Denison late, but come up short in 21-16 loss By Danny Eldredge Wittenberg did not get on the board until Sports Editor late in the fi rst quarter, after Tiger running back Corey Weber ran for 33 yards to set Wittenberg Despite jumping out to an early lead, the up at the Bishop 5. Quarterback Aaron Huffman Bishops dropped to 2-5 after a 21-16 loss at threw a touchdown pass to make the score 7-7. Wittenberg on Saturday. Early in the second quarter, Wittenberg The Bishops were not able to run the ball started off with excellent fi eld position at the as effectively as they had in previous games, Bishop 44 yard line. The Tigers ran the rest of gaining only 78 yards on 38 rushing attempts. the way, with Andy Vanover eventually scoring Head Coach Mike Hollway said it was a tough on a three yard touchdown run to make it 14-7. day. That remained the score until late in the third “Part of that is a tribute to the Wittenberg quarter. Ohio Wesleyan cut the Wittenberg lead defense, but we weren’t as physical as we’ve to 14-10 after junior kicker Chris Kras nailed a been in the past,” Hollway said. 22-yard fi eld goal. Hollway said injuries to two of their key After a Fisher pass was intercepted, the Tigers offensive players and untimely penalties threw extended their lead to 21-10. Vanover converted off their offensive momentum. Freshman split a fourth and 1 from the Ohio Wesleyan 2 yard end Greg Orr and junior running back Kyle line, and Huffman fought his way in for a Adams were hurt during the second drive of the touchdown with 3:19 to go. game. When the Bishops got the ball back, they “After they both got nicked up, we were moved the ball effectively down the fi eld scrambling to fi nd people who were going to through the air. They converted a fourth and 3 play and generate some yards,” Hollway said. from the Tiger 21, and Fisher eventually dashed “We also had two key penalties and a fumbled into the end zone from three yards out. The snap, and that’s what really prevented us from score remained 21-16 after a failed two-point Photo by Danny Eldredge generating offense in the fi rst half.” conversion. The Bishops’ fi rst drive was certainly an The Bishops attempted an onside kick, but Freshman quarterback Mike Fisher breaks a tackle before slipping out of bounds against Denison Oct, 13. Fisher ran for 79 yards, exception as they put together an impressive 76- Wittenberg recovered the ball. The defense and passed for 124 yards and three touchdowns in the Bishops 27-10 win. Ohio Wesleyan outrushed Denison by 110 yards and yard drive. Freshman quarterback Mike Fisher stepped up and forced a three and out, and Ohio outpassed them by 120 yards. fi nished off the drive with a 35-yard touchdown Wesleyan got the ball back on their own 27 yard pass to Orr. line with 25 seconds remaining. The Bishops “We were able to remain poised even in handed the ball to Dennis on an end around, but a game of this magnitude,” Fisher said. “We his passed was intercepted. Freshman leads men’s soccer to win channeled our energy into that fi rst drive and “They were playing a lot of guys deep, and Greg Stull penalty kick by Matt Urban in the 59th minute, “We have worked in training every day on fortunately jumped out to an early lead.” we hoped to draw them up,” Hollway said. Transcript Reporter the Terriers again fell behind the Bishops in the shooting and combination play. Every day,” Fisher said they were able to start their “They have some young defensive backs, and 68th minute. Martin said. “It seems to help .… We are taking subsequent drives off well, but agreed with we hoped the infl uence of the reverse would Two goals from freshman forward Tyler Skoczen sent a pass up the fi eld into space for better shots and getting the shots on goal.” Hollway that they had some key penalties, and draw them up, but it did not affect enough of Wall and a late fi nish by freshman midfi elder Wall, running onto it. Terrier keeper Joe Tatum On top of fi nishing, Martin said the team as were hurt by the injuries. them.” Chad Baker sealed a 3-1 NCAC win for Ohio came off the line to challenge for ball but Wall a whole is improving. “We are defi ning roles. “Greg was having a great game until his Fisher led the Bishops with 229 yards passing, Wesleyan against Hiram on Tuesday night at beat him to it and sent a shot by him into the net, We are establishing some depth and a playing injury. His speed at the receiver position was and a touchdown. He also led the team in rushing, The Wellington School in Columbus. putting the Bishops up 2-1. rotation. But I’m not satisfi ed. This team can be crucial for us to spread out their defense,” Fisher with 30 yards and a touchdown. Junior tight end The game was moved from Roy Rike fi eld, The Bishops then sealed the win in the 89th very good .… We are not there yet.” said. Terrance Raeford led the Bishops with 88 yards its scheduled location, because rain showers had when Skoczen, after winning the ball, passed to After two straight conference losses, 46 shots “We defi nitely missed Kyle out there. He’s a receiving. left standing water on the fi eld. Baker, who upped the lead to 3-1. without a goal and question over whether the tremendously hard worker and is the heart and The Bishops play Allegheny this Saturday at With the win the Bishops, now 6-2 in the “We had an edge,” Coach Jay Martin said. team would qualify for the NCAC tournament, soul of our offense.” 1 p.m. at Selby Field. NCAC, moved to fi rst place in the conference, “Hiram picked it up at the start of half two, but the Bishops have won four straight conference ahead of Kenyon and Wittenberg, both 5-1-1. overall we played better and had more of the games, putting the team at #1 in the NCAC and The Bishops took the lead in the 14th minute ball. in good standing to win the conference title and when Wall fi nished a header off a 35-yard direct “It was a tough game; it was the last chance the conference tournament. Getting the kill kick from freshman defender Eric Laipple. The they had to make it to the tournament, so we got “I think we are the best team in the fi rst half fi nished with 5 shots from the Bishops their best game.” conference—when we play,” Martin said. “The and 3 from Hiram, but no more goals. Both teams took 12 shots. But while the challenge is not an NCAC opponent; it ourselves. Hiram picked up the tempo early in the Terrier’s only had 2 shots on goal, the Bishops Can we play to our potential? Can we get better? second half. But, after tying the game off had 11. We’ll see …” Buckeyes journey to the top NCAA spot The Ohio State Buckeyes are Number 1. That the country. is not just a statement of opinion. It is now also Idiot Play of the Year: After getting back a fact. within three after being down 10, California got With more losses by others, the Buckeyes the ball down to the 15-yard line with no time have risen to the top of the rankings in college outs. At this point all viewers expect them to football. There were 11 teams in front of OSU in take one shot at the end zone for the win and if the fi rst few weeks of the season. This week, we incomplete to kick the game-tying fi eld goal to take a look at the journey to the top. send it to overtime. But we were not accounting Biggest Upset Ever: Michigan loses to for the idiotic thinking of QB Kevin Riley. Trying Appalachian State. We all know about that one. to get 15 yards and the win, Riley runs laterally The Bayou Beatdown: Virginia Tech loses to on the fi eld and is stopped after a 3-yard gain. LSU by 41 points. The clock ran out, and the dumb decision caused Start of a Collapse: Louisville loses to Kick (Twice) of the Year: Wes Byrum makes California to lose to Oregon State at home. Kentucky by six, but then goes on to lose to a 43-yard fi eld goal twice, after Urban Meyer After all these upsets and some justifi ed losses, Syracuse, Utah and Connecticut. calls time out right before the snap (the stupidest the gates have opened wide for the Buckeyes. Emergence of a Team: West Virginia loses rule in football), to help Auburn win and hand After winning all their games, they step over to South Florida. The Bulls, having never been Florida their fi rst loss. Bears and Tigers and Gators and Trojans to be ranked before this year, were ranked second At Least They’ve Got the Packers: Wisconsin the Number 1 team in the nation. before losing to Rutgers this week. loses to Illinois in Champaign, and then gets Now that they are the hunted, they must Kansas State Again?: Texas loses to Kansas blown out in Happy Valley the next week. keep up their winning ways and not fall as so State for the second straight year, this time by Smacking Some Booty: John David Booty many have. The opponents they have left are a 20. throws four interceptions to help USC lose at combined 23-9. Colorado full of Surprises: Rockies aren’t the home to 40-point underdog Stanford. Who would have thought that when the only surprise in Colorado. Oklahoma, after being Stuck in the Blue Grass: LSU loses to initial BCS rankings came out that OSU would up 24 points, loses to Colorado on a last second Kentucky in the third overtime when they be ranked 1 after losing Troy Smith, Ted Ginn fi eld goal. The Buffaloes got an interception and get stopped on a fourth down run. This loss Jr., Anthony Gonzalez and Antonio Pittman? a fumble recovery off a muffed fair catch to help knocked LSU to fourth in the rankings and is But they have a very tough defense and you them get a huge upset win. still considered by many to be the best team in know defense wins championships. Field hockey tames Big Red in fi nal NCAC game Freshman midfi elder Jessica Wright (Lan- ing up a 12-0 advantage in penalty corners. in the 55th minute. After a Bishop corner, the caster) and senior defender Diana Boryczewski The Big Red’s best chance to score came in ball was sent into the Denison circle. Minshall (Kensington, Conn./Kingswood Oxford) scored the 19th minute, when Read Powel’s shot off a came out to break up the play, but Wright got second-half goals to lift Ohio Wesleyan over penalty corner hit the left pipe. a stick on the loose ball and punched it into the Denison in North Coast Athletic Conference Senior keeper Katie Jones (Pine Plains, N.Y./ cage with 15:07 remaining in regulation time. play in the Bishops’ regular-season fi nale on Stissing Mountain) stopped 4 Denison shots Boryczewski provided some insurance after Wednesday at Selby Field. during the period. an Ohio Wesleyan corner in the 66th minute, rip- Photo by Danny Eldredge The win was the Bishops’ 10th of the season, The Bishops threatened early in the second ping a shot from the left side. Senior Stefanie McCoy spikes it hard against Denison on Saturday at Branch Rickey the squad’s highest win total since the 1999 team half, earning their fi rst corner just over a min- Denison defender Claire Kase was positioned Arena. The Bishop ladies won the match 3-1 with scores of 30-28, 30-21, 24-30 and also won 10 games. The win also raised Ohio ute into the period. Boryczewski’s shot was perfectly at the right post, but the ball hopped off 30-25. Senior Steffi Graf led the Bishops with 15 kills, while McCoy fi nished with 14 Wesleyan’s conference record to 7-5, keeping stopped by Denison keeper Halle Minshall, and her stick and into the cage, giving the Bishops a kills. Senior Kelli Lester led the defense with 10 blocks. Senior libero Jaime Scharf led the Bishops in the race to qualify for the NCAC a follow shot by freshman attacker Caiti Good- 2-0 lead. the Bishops with 35 digs and became the leader in that category in Ohio Wesleyan tournament. man (Washington, D.C./Bethesda-Chevy Chase Ohio Wesleyan outshot Denison, 11-10. Jones history, passing up Kristen Schockley’s mark of 2,189 set from 1996-1999. Denison enjoyed the edge in play during the (Md.) was wide. fi nished with 6 saves in the Ohio Wesleyan cage. fi rst half, outshooting the Bishops, 7-2, and pil- Ohio Wesleyan broke the scoreless deadlock Minshall had 4 saves in the Big Red goal. Page 12 The Transcript Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007 OWU Homecoming 2007

The fi rst 1,000 OWU supporters through the gate at Selby Stadium Saturday afternoon, Oct. 27, for the Homecoming football game will receive red and black Bishop football beads!

Get there early to support the football team as it takes on Allegheny at 1 p.m.!

Sponsored by the Ohio Wesleyan “W” Association