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Thursday, October 4, 2007 Volume 146, No. 4 Avesta to close Jumping into Jell-O By Miranda Simmons “The H-vac (heating and Editor-in-Chief cooling system) was inadequate; the hot water tank is a residential It’s offi cial; Avesta Eclectic two-person hot water tank that I Cuisine is closing Oct. 21. have to share with her apartment The restaurant’s closure wasn’t upstairs; the water line – I have to because it was unsuccessful, but pay for the utilities upstairs even rather because of an ordeal that though it’s not in my lease that started some time ago between I’m not supposed to -- and she restaurant owner, Avesta Saaty, wanted me to separate that out,” and her landlord Michelle Platt. Saaty said. “That should be her According to Saaty, her lease responsibility. She’s getting rent was up Aug. 31, and she wanted from upstairs equipment.” to try to buy the building from Saaty said one of the structural Platt. Platt, however, was not issues involves the back walls willing to negotiate a selling separating from the building, a price of between $65,000 and problem, Saaty said, Platt knew about $70,000, more than Platt bought when she bought the building. the building for a year and a half “And despite not wanting to ago, Saaty said, and Saaty could do all that, she wanted to raise my not fi nance the building. rent by 50 percent,” Saaty said. Saaty said she then tried to Then, on Sept. 17, Saaty said negotiate her rental lease and she got an e-mail from Platt’s received a 10-day eviction notice lawyer saying she had to be out of between Sept. 6 and Sept. 9. the building by Sept. 19 because A couple days later, Saaty was she had already gotten a 10-day contacted by Platt’s lawyer, who notice. said his client wanted to negotiate; “I frantically had to call and so Saaty said she thought the tell my workers,” Saaty said. eviction notice was voided. “Everyone was crying. I had to Photo by Miranda Simmons She said her lawyer and scramble to fi gure out how am I Sophomore Adam Dworetsky, a Chi Phi, slurps down his second Jell-O pie in the Greek Week Platt’s lawyer got together to going to get this stuff out of here, Jell-O eating contest Wednesday. ‘The Jello was excellent,’ Dworetsky said. ‘The fl avors were try to negotiate, but there were where am I going to go? I have good. Lots of variety.’ Chi Phi is paired with Kappa Alpha Theta (Theta) and Alpha Phi Alpha some structural and mechanical no income. I’m self-employed. I to make Team Epsilon for this week’s competition. Chi Phi and Theta won the competition by problems with the building took everything – all of my money putting away 7 1/2 pies in three rounds. For more Greek Week photos, see pages six and Saaty thought should be Platt’s seven. responsibility. See AVESTA on Page 2 Domestic violence becomes issue during October By Mary Beth Scherer current statistics show that up Violence Awareness Month is may rush into relationships that difference between a healthy and Transcript Reporter to twenty percent of all violence important because domestic might not be good for them,” an unhealthy relationship. She against women is actually enacted violence is not an issue people said Boccia. “There is often not said that red fl ags can indicate Every 15 seconds a woman by the woman’s intimate partner,” think about all the time. enough action taken right away to whether or not a person’s partner is battered in the United States. said Cook. “That is a frightening “It’s comforting for victims end these relationships.” is an abuser. During October, Domestic statistic, which refl ects a strong and survivors to know that there According to the Turning Point “If we can make students more Violence Awareness Month, need for our culture to do more are people out there concerned website, there are some red fl ags aware of the danger signals to people are called to remember the to educate men and women about with and willing to listen to their people, including college students, look out for, hopefully students victims and survivors of domestic the dangers of domestic violence issues,” said Boccia. should be aware of when they are will be able to avoid these types violence, as well as come up and to work to develop stronger Boccia said Domestic Violence involved in a relationship. The of damaging relationships,” said with ways to put an end to these prevention strategies.” Awareness Month reminds people following are a list of questions Cook. statistics. According to its website, why domestic violence is an to ask: Boccia said one of the Colleen Cook, counseling Turning Point is an agency that important issue and what they can Does your partner refuse to misconceptions is that only services director, said domestic “has the social responsibility to do about it. let you spend time alone? Is women are in unhealthy violence can take several different respond to the needs of victims of Cook said Domestic Violence your partner displeased by your relationships. Boccia said it is forms. domestic violence by providing Awareness Month is an accomplishments and ambitions? not always women who are being “Domestic violence typically shelter, counseling, advocacy and opportunity to educate people When angry does your partner abused, and abuse can happen in occurs when a spouse, intimate general support services and to about domestic violence. break or throw things? Does your both heterosexual and homosexual partner or family member attempts identify and confront the causes “Unfortunately, I think most partner blame you for everything relationships. to physically or psychologically of domestic violence.” people have an extremely narrow that goes wrong? Is your partner Students looking for help or dominate an individual,” Cook Turning Point covers not only defi nition of domestic violence, unable to express affection aside more information concerning said. “It can include physical, Delaware, but Crawford, Marion, often making it diffi cult for from the times he/she is sorry domestic violence can contact sexual or emotional abuse, or a Morrow, Union and Wyandot them to recognize when they, for abusing you and when your Counseling Services at (740) combination of all of them.” counties, which makes Turning or someone else they know, partner wants, or you are having 368-3145, or visit the offi ce in Cook said she believes Point the largest service area of becomes involved in a violent sex? H.W.C.C. 324 to speak with a domestic violence is a big problem any domestic violence program in relationship,” said Cook. A complete list of red fl ags can trained professional. worldwide. the state, according to a Turning Boccia said domestic violence be found at www.turningpoint6. Students can also contact “As far as I am concerned, Point brochure. is an issue that should concern com. Turning Point at (740) 382-8988, even one case of domestic Angelo Boccia, a program aide college students. Cook said it is important for or the Turning Point crisis line at violence is unacceptable, but at Turning Point, said Domestic “A lot of younger people men and women to understand the (800) 232-6505. Page 2 The Transcript Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007 Econ department gathers to grill Cities going global By Megan Quinn other outside the classroom, and school. We are considering other By Emily Steger “It was very interesting to see Correspondent also for them to interact with the ideas, but we also depend upon Transcript Reporter Sassen put together her theory faculty on a more informal basis,” the student board as well.” of the city,” Cozzone said. “In Students, professors and a MacLeod said. Kaple said he thinks the student The Benes Room was fi lled particular, I enjoyed listening to whole lot of hamburgers and hot Senior Elliot Kaple, a member board is a very positive part of the with students and faculty when “a her argument about the rich and dogs; this was the scene at the of the student board, said the board department and focuses on the leading theorist on globalization poor.” Sept. 19 Economics Department plays a major role in helping the department’s goals of connecting and its impact on cities,” Saskia Sassen said the argument of picnic, hosted by the econ student department plan events. the students and faculty. Sassen, spoke about “The Global socio-economic status has been board and held on the lawn “Our primary focus is planning “The student board is a great City: Where Rich and Poor Meet” changing within cities for the past between Beeghly library and the the picnics, which we host every way for students and faculty to as part of the 2007 Sagan National 20 to 30 years. R.W. Corns building. fall and spring,” Kaple said. “We keep in touch,” Kaple said. “Any Colloquium. “In a larger context, the rich “I really enjoyed the picnic the also help with any other events the issues that arise can be resolved According to the Sagan play out today (in the space of department put on,” said senior department wants to plan, such as more effectively because of the National Colloquium pamphlet, a city) in a very distinct way,” Lindsey Macklin, an accounting speakers or other lectures. We are open relationship that has already Sassen coined the term “Global Sassen said. “Unlike years in major. “I think it’s a great way to always open to new thoughts and been established between the Cities,” referring to powerful the past, the rich need the city. meet other students in my major, ideas.” students and faculty through the urban places like New York, There is less care for the poor and and this way we have a chance MacLeod said the department use of the student board.” London, Mumbai, Beijing, and powerless, and the rich are now to just hang out and have a good and student board have always MacLeod says the Economics Tokyo. Sassen, who appeared on coming together in this city space, time.” worked together. Department has many more plans campus Sept. 20, said cities are creating a frontier zone.” In fact, bringing students “Last year, the student board in store for the upcoming year, strategic places. Sassen said when zooming together is just one of the goals of put together a trivia quiz about including the spring picnic and “History, fi nance, poverty, in and looking at the cities of the department when hosting these the faculty, and one year, we speakers. bankruptcy, departures and losses today, there is an emphasis on kinds of events, said department had a pumpkin carving contest,” “I think the best part about the are all conditions that help emerge industrialism playing a critical chair Barbara MacLeod. MacLeod said. “The department events we plan is that students and this strategic place,” Sassen said. role. “The Economics Department also hosts career events, where faculty meet in a social setting and Junior Allie Cozzone attended Senior Lindsey Hoffer said she the National Colloquium for her wants to provide opportunities we invite alum to campus to talk are able to interact just as regular See CITIES on Page 5 for students to get to know each about career options or graduate people,” MacLeod said. Black World Studies class.

AVESTA from Page 1______– and put it into this building. … I work every day. I 21 and Sept. 24. She also said an Italian restaurant will be don’t have a savings; this is my savings right here.” taking her place in the Avesta location. After receiving the e-mail, Saaty said her lawyer tried to “It’s kind of like a slap in the face where I’ve worked contact Platt and her attorney but got no response. She said this hard, and they’re going to reap the benefi ts of me some people who work for the city of Delaware, including establishing a nice restaurant. And whether they change Gus Comstock, director of Economic Development, came the décor or whatever, it doesn’t matter. The fact of the in and got her lease extended until Sept. 29. matter is people know this spot as a good restaurant.” Communications director for the city of Delaware, Saaty said she has received phone calls from Delaware Lee Yoakum, said people saw signs on Avesta’s windows locals telling her they’re going to boycott whatever announcing the impending closing and felt someone restaurant takes her place. should get involved. She also said she has looked at about six different “I wanted to make sure all sides understood the issue,” spots to relocate and has been contacted by several Yoakum said. “The sides were at least able to understand different landlords. each other’s position. … Ultimately, this is a situation “The problem is I spent all my money in this place, between a property owner and a business owner.” and it costs a lot to move a restaurant, and unless an Saaty said, “I feel that is the reason why it (the lease) investor or someone who is fi nancially going to help me. got extended until the end of the month. Because the city … It’s very hard for me to do that,” she said. got involved in helping me.” Photo by Miranda Simmons Platt refused comment. Saaty said Platt called her wanting to negotiate again Yoakum said, “It’s our belief it’s always good to keep on Sept. 21. Platt told Saaty she had until Sept. 24 to sign Avesta Eclectic Cuisine existing businesses in Delaware, and we are willing to the lease. When that day rolled around, Saaty said she work to facilitate that.” didn’t hear anything from Platt or her attorney. we didn’t hear anything. Didn’t hear anything Tuesday. This means the city will work to keep Saaty apprised “At that point, I was frantic and I said, ‘I cannot shut Finally my lawyer called and said, ‘What’s going on? of what properties are open and let owners know she’s down. I’m going to lose too much. My workers will lose Avesta needs to know what’s going on.’” looking to rent. their jobs. I’m going to be fi nancially devastated. I didn’t Saaty said that although the happenings of those few “I’m really hoping it works out where I can just open have a choice and she knows it,’” Saaty said. “And then days are a bit blurry, Platt sold the building between Sept. back up right away,” Saaty said. New RLC values positive change By Ryan Armstrong and tasks that go with the build- world around me,” said Moss. Transcript Reporter ing. “This is particularly true in atten- Moss said he oversees the tion to respect and understanding Ohio Wesleyan welcomed Bashford, Thompson and Welch between people and their differ- new Residential Life Coordinator halls. ences, diversity and open-mind- Brandon Moss this semester. “I supervise for approximately edness.” At work today, I took Moss said he is excited to be 430 residents and a staff of 13 Moss went to Otterbein Col- charge of the team. working at Ohio Wesleyan as a RAs,” said Moss. “I also pro- lege where he was an RA and a Afterward, my boss asked RLC because he feels welcomed cess work requests for the build- student hall director. Moss also by both the students and staff. ing, handle incidences that occur was a public school teacher for where that came from. “I feel right at home here,” within the building and advise the the last two years. My answer was easy. Moss said. “I greatly enjoy work- RAs in establishing a community “I don’t live by a certain quote ing with the students at OWU among the residents.” or anything, but my favorite is because there is such respect for Moss said he wants to help the ‘God bless the whole world with diversity and open-mindedness university be the safest and the no exceptions,’” Moss said. here.” most enjoyable experience for the “If only everyone in the world An RLC supervises a resi- campus community. could adopt that thought as their dential hall, including the actual “I am always working hard own, most of our big problems building, residents, a staff of RAs to make positive changes in the would clear up.”

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Greeks gets fi rst advisor in three years By Michael DiBiasio Before coming resource for the students and to doing a very similar job.” the bigger picture of Greek life Transcript Reporter to OWU, Bressler help them get the most out of Lamp said she expects Bressler and work to have the system here was the assistant their Greek experience,” Bressler will build good rapport with the be all inclusive,” Bressler said. Allison Bressler, Ohio director of said. “I wouldn’t be anywhere chapters and their constituents, “The community is further along Wesleyan’s new Greek advisor, Student Programs if I hadn’t joined a Greek get to know the campus and look than other Greek systems I have began work in the Student and Leadership organization, so I want our Greek for ways she can better serve the worked with. They really should Involvement Offi ce on Sept. 5, Development members to experience every Greek community. be commended.” making it the fi rst time in three at Lycoming opportunity they can. Bressler has already gotten Lamp said she would agree, Bressler years the university has had a College in “Also, I want IFC and involved. but with three years of experience full-time, live-in Greek advisor. Williamsport, Penn., a position Panhellenic to expand on what “I have done a lot of observing, she has become more aware of the Bressler said she is still which encompassed many of they are doing currently. I think speaking with alumni, speaking Greek community’s blemishes. adjusting to the university and its the same responsibilities she we have some great leadership with students, speaking with “Overall, the OWU Greek chapters, but is excited about the has now as Greek advisor. with the two councils, and we can people in my offi ce,” Bressler community is a collective of upcoming year nonetheless. Bressler will oversee National only go forward from here.” said. “I think the Greek system, amazing people,” Lamp said. “I love Greek life,” Bressler Panhellenic Conference (NPC), Debbie Lamp, director of from what I have observed and “The thing that upsets me is that if said. “You have to love it to North-American Interfraternity Student Involvement, served as interacted with, is a great system. each person in the system worked do it. I still am getting used to Conference (NIC) and National the interim Greek advisor for the They have a lot going for them for two hours a week on the everything. I think Greek life Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) past three years, struggling to fi nd and can only go forward.” system, it would defi nitely be the provides many new challenges groups on campus. Bressler a full-time, live-in advisor. Overall, Bressler said she strongest system in the nation.” and new adventures every day. I will also serve as the advisor to “Allison is a neat person,” was pleased with the university’s Both Bressler and Lamp am defi nitely getting a whole new Interfraternity Council (IFC) and Lamp said. “[She] is very Greek community upon arrival. can be reached in the Student experience here … than I did at Panhellenic knowledgeable about Greek life “I am also impressed about the Involvement Offi ce on the fi rst my previous job ….” “My main goal is to be a and has two years of experience amount of students that can see fl oor of Ham-Will for questions. Parking system not what Students! Place a students hoped it would be classifi ed ad By Sarah Shkoukani sophomores parking at fraternity because Durham brought hers. Transcript Correspondent and Roy Rike parking lots. “There are times where our in The Transcript. Stickers labeled E are given to schedules are different and I need Ohio Wesleyan has upgraded freshmen. Each parking stickers to get somewhere, that’s when I Only 10 cents per its parking permit system, only cost $60. Around campus, each wish I had my car here,” Copeland allowing cars with specifi c parking parking lot has a sign stating said. “However, my biggest stickers to park in designated which letter parking sticker can concern when I bring my car next word. areas. The upgrade has caused park there. semester is parking since people students with cars diffi cultly and Sophomore Lori Durham said are already having trouble.” Email it owunews@ concerns. she brought her car because she Some students are willing to Last year, the parking system had won the campus parking pay the $60 to park and avoid had students purchase one lottery. However, winning the parking tickets. However, there owu.edu parking sticker, which allowed lottery didn’t give Durham the are students who fi nd the parking them to park in non-academic and privilege she expected. pass too expensive. residential parking lots. “When my name was pulled, Sophomore Lauren Culp said Now, a new parking permit I assumed it was a good thing, she decided to bring her car for system has been put in place, but it turns out the lottery doesn’t the same reasons as everyone else giving students the ability to park help,” Durham said. but decided not to spend money around campus but only in certain “They gave me a parking on the parking sticker. parking lots labeled with certain sticker labeled D, so I have to “There are so many other letters. park at Phi Psi’s lot when there are places to park where it’s free so Open 7 Parking stickers labeled available spots in my (Bashford) I didn’t see the point in buying days a A are given to faculty and residential lot.” one,” Culp said. administrative members. Parking Durham said she doesn’t think Culp said the street in front week stickers labeled B are given to it’s an outrageous request to park of Bashford always has spots to commuters. Stickers labeled C are in Bashford lot as it is empty a park, and it’s a short walk to her given to upper classmen, allowing majority of the time. car and back. Hours: them to park in non-academic and As for her roommate, “I think if you pay for a parking residential parking lots. sophomore Jessica Copeland, pass, you should be able to park 5:30 a.m. Stickers labeled D are given to she said she didn’t bring her car anywhere on campus and not just to 11 p.m. STSTRAVEL.COM Write it down. Write it loud. Join America’s #1 Student Tour Operator Letters to the editor must be typed, signed 2 N. Sandusky St. and include a telephone number for verifi - 436-6603 cation purposes. Letters must be received Just one block by noon Monday. 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OWU presents Madwoman Ice hockey future still up for grabs By Matt Rissell said. “The club hockey program Transcript Reporter has potential; there are a lot skilled players on the team and On Sept. 26, club ice hockey many interested students.” met with the WCSA’s Budget The club has home games Committee for re-approval of at the Chiller Arena near funding, and will meet with the Columbus; they have traveled WSCA full-body counsel for as far as Kentucky and Indiana further conversation. for away games. Last season’s Sophomore Jerry Maust record was 4-13. Maust said said the team’s future seems there have been a promising uncertain; some of the players number of freshmen interested. have assembled but there have Freshman Rob Wososki said been no formal practices. he was excited to play. “We hope to schedule “My expectations are to come practices this year earlier home with a championship ring at 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and and to beat Denison,” Wososki Thursdays,” Maust said. said. “Practices have traditionally “There are a lot of other been much later in the freshmen interested, and evening.” some of them have taken post Senior William Bridgeo, graduate years and have a lot of former president of club hockey, experience on the ice.” said the team has had to face Senior Joey Yost, vice- problems every year, explicitly president of WCSA, said that Submitted photo with WSCA. funding has specifi c rules OWU theater students, from left, freshman Kate Alexander and seniors Brandon McMickens, Bryn “WCSA denied us our entire outlined. Problems that have Trogdon and Phillip Rademeyer and freshman Joanna VanSickle portray characters in Jean Gira- funding for this year because occurred with the hockey team doux’s The Madwoman of Chaillot. we missed an informational were related to them asking for Ohio Wesleyan University’s Department of Eldredge ‘08 (Spokane, Wash.) as lighting designer, meeting. We understand that funding for an event after it has Theatre and Dance will stage the Jean Giraudoux and Jessica Ferguson ‘09 (Lawrenceville, Ga.) as this looks bad; however, WSCA taken place. comedy The Madwoman of Chaillot Oct. 26 to 27 sound designer. should support clubs that Bridgeo said the current and Nov. 2 to 4 on the main stage inside Chappelear Student actors starring in the piece include support the diverse activities s t a t u s of clu b ho cke y i s ge n e r a l ly Drama Center, 45 Rowland Ave. Allison Draper ‘08 (Dublin), Kate Alexander ‘10 available at OWU,” Bridgeo unknown but underway. Show times are at 8 p.m. on Oct. 26 and Nov. (Cincinnati), Bryn Trogdon ‘08 (Powell, Ohio), 2; 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 27 and Nov. 3; and 2 p.m. on Joanna VanSickle ‘10 (Delaware), Brandon Nov. 4. McMickens ‘08 (Washington, D.C.), and Philip Set across from the Eiffel Tower, this visionary Rademeyer ‘08 (Paarl, South Africa). Talbott to lecture Oct. 9 play reveals a heightened world of reality where truth The play is directed by Elane Denny, professor of Strobe Talbott is the current going effort to understanding the and honor are pitted against avarice and greed. theatre, and the set is designed by D. Glen Vanderbilt president of the Washington, global dynamics of the 21st cen- The play takes a surreal look at exploitation in Jr., professor of theatre. Jacqueline Shelley designed D.C.-based Brookings Institution, tury,” said Professor Sean Kay, Paris as an eccentric woman and her eclectic band of the costumes. a former U.S. deputy secretary of chair of OWU’s International friends battle corruption with startling results. The To reserve tickets, call the Ohio Wesleyan Theatre state, and a former chief corre- Studies Program. play will be presented as part of Ohio Wesleyan’s Department offi ce from 9 a.m. to noon or 1 p.m. to spondent for Time magazine. Talbott will deliver Ohio Wes- 2007 Sagan National Colloquium theme, “Cities 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at (740) 368-3845. “Strobe Talbott is one of the leyan’s 19th annual John Kennard and Suburbs: Life in a Metropolitan World.” After Oct. 15, the Theatre Box Offi ce will be open most prominent fi gures in the last Eddy Memorial Lecture on World The cast and crew comprise more than 50 Ohio at (740) 368-3855. several decades of American for- Politics at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 9 in Wesleyan students, including Katie Fergerson ‘09 General admission is $7, with discounts for eign policy and one of the most the Benes Rooms at Hamilton- (Silver Spring, Md.) as stage manager, Barbara students, senior citizens, and groups of 10 or more. important contributors to our on- Williams Campus Center. Jay Z Claims title ‘GOAT’; LL Cool J expresses displeasure By Simon Brown LL apparently took offense writing credibility has fallen. was not Jay-Z’s best work, it Transcript Reporter with Jay-Z calling himself “the The song entitled “Proof of is better than LL Cool J’s last goat,” and argued, “Instead of this” is on his last album, which fi ve albums. So instead of Since Jay-Z became the doing that verse, you should’ve contained 13 tracks, and only complaining, LL should take a president of Def Jam in 2006, been doing your job.” one song did not have a featured page out of Jay-Z’s book. he has been under scrutiny by LL Cool J has one album left artist. I will say that as president fellow Def Jam rappers: Method on his contract, which he has I can understand Jay-Z not of Def Jam, Jay-Z needs to do a Man, Cam’Ron and DMX who titled Exit 13, symbolizing his promoting the album as he much better job promoting his have all expressed displeasure thirteenth album and plans to would be promoting a washed artists and stop focusing only on for the president’s lack of LL Cool J has previously leave Def Jam after fi nishing it. He up rapper singing love ballads. himself and Rihanna. enthusiasm and promotion of titled himself “The G.O.A.T.” is also working very closely with I think LL is trying to do some The evidence is in the mass their latest albums. (the greatest of all time) because 50 Cent, and there are rumors he self-promotion by attacking departure of rappers (especially Added to this list of critics is of his longevity in hip-hop, even might sign with G-Unit after his Jay-Z. After teaming with 50, veterans) from the label. On the fellow Def Jam veteran, LL Cool using this as a title for an album. Def Jam contract expires. it’s obvious he’s trying to stay other hand, LL Cool J needs to J. His fi rst album Radio was Jay-Z does promote himself current by jumping on the get over his ego and realize he is LL Cool J had previously released 22 years ago. LL Cool a lot, but LL is just in denial. bandwagon. I also think that not the Hip-Hop powerhouse he stated his displeasure with Jay- J apparently got upset at Jay-Z’s He really should stick to Jay-Z’s line is not a direct shot used to be. Z’s lack of promotion about verse, “I Get Money (Remix)” bodybuilding and movies, at the veteran; rather, he is just He should stop licking his his album, Todd Smith. He has by 50 Cent, where Jay-Z says, because his albums are weak. claiming his crown, which I lips and start writing good recently repeated his displeasure “Still hustling, baby! Hurry up, Out of his past four albums, he honestly think he deserves more music, and maybe he will make by saying, “Jay-Z does a great kill me/ I’m already the goat had only three big singles, most than LL. a good album worthy of proper job … promoting Jay-Z.” next stop is the billy.” of which are love songs, and his Even though Kingdom Come promotion. Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007 The Transcript Page 5

As part of the Offi ce of Minority Affairs Week activities, freshman Frank Weschler, right, and senior Maygen Hall, below, recite original poems at the Sister’s United open mic poetry reading on Thursday, Sept. 27. The performance took place in the Willa B. Player Center (The Cave). Other events that week included Tea and Song, Wing Night at Brown Jug, a spades tournament at the House of Black Culture and a shopping trip into the city. The entire campus was invited to participate in the celebration.

Photos by Rob Misener

Campus hosts comedian CITIES from Page 1______Comedian Demetri Martin, on numerous television shows found it interesting when Sassen brought up the two Sassen said the disadvantaged working class, best known for his appearances and was nominated in 2004 for different political actors within a city. consisting of migrants and women, is equally on “The Daily Show with Jon an Emmy Award for his comedic “Sassen mentioned Global Capital and the as important. “Although these workers are Stewart” and “Late Night with writing on NBC’s “Late Night disadvantaged working class, two political actors disadvantaged, they are equally as important of a Conan O’Brien,” will perform at with Conan O’Brien.” In 2005, he within a city, each needing one another to survive,” political actor within the city,” Sassen said. “They Ohio Wesleyan University at 8 won a Writers Guild of America Hoffer said. “This point helped me understand a bit are long term, undocumented residents within the p.m., Nov. 7, in University Hall’s Award for the same show. more of where she was coming from.” city but their daily routines allow them to become Gray Chapel. Martin’s appearance is Sassen said within Global Capitalism, the part of the community. This formal social contract A graduate of Yale University, sponsored by Ohio Wesleyan’s political actor’s role becomes increasingly elusive is not fully authorized but recognized.” Martin dropped out of New York Campus Programming Board. and privatized. Global Capital then becomes visible Sassen said even if these people are powerless, University School of Law to Tickets will be available starting and concrete to men and women who translate its they could still make history within the cities. pursue his standup career at the Oct. 15 at the university’s outcome into a transformed urban space. Politics can make a change; it will just be done in Boston Comedy Club in New Information Desk in Hamilton- “After this point is reached within the Global different ways. “The city will allow these powerless York City. He has since appeared Williams Campus Center. Capital, politics can begin to happen,” Sassen said. people to make politics,” Sassen said. OWU Greek life looks for unique individuals as members Rafaya Sufi your mind. We’re not stereotyping good qualities, someone who can interviewing them, we want the and their friends turn up, we eat Transcript Correspondent anybody here, you know?” be a benefi t to the house, whether girls to show interest in us.” and get to know each other. It’s a Senior Aashrai Sarin of it’s academically or athletically. Eades said that as long as great, easy, fun way to invite guys Everyone thinks rushing is fraternity Delta Tau Delta (Delt) That’s not asking for much.” the unaffi liated women are over to brief them about what the like walking into a room full of said he agrees with Somboon Sophomore Taylor comfortable with ones already house is really about.” people with fi ve people sizing when it comes to rushing McCleneghan of sorority Delta affi liated, they’re a top choice. Somboon said unlike many you up, but that’s really not the fraternities. Gamma said sororities in general “It’s not whether we go an fraternities on campus, Sigma case, according to sophomore “I know it can be nerve- look for that simple character extra step to make them feel Chi’s doors are always open. Pab Somboon. wrecking to want to go Greek,” that can mesh with the rest of the comfortable,” Eades said. “I feel “Wednesdays, Fridays and Somboon, affi liated with Sarin said. “It’s hard enough house. like that the opposite works much Saturdays especially,” Somboon fraternity Sigma Chi, said he pitching yourself to one “We look for good better and tells us how they are as said. “We’re a bunch of guys who wants unaffi liated men and prospective fraternity or sorority, representatives that we’d women — pursuable or not.” like going to watch the Columbus perspective brothers to realize but before you rush into things, like to represent our house,” Sarin said fraternities Crew game, going to the arcade that rushing fraternities is not as try looking into one or two, or McCleneghan said. “It doesn’t have many opportunities for at Easton or paint-balling on scary as people think it is. heaven-forbid, three more. Just get easier than that. Unaffi liated unaffi liated men to get to know some weekends. People are most “We’re not after your looks make the most of Greek-life girls should come up to us and the brothers. welcome to come and join us.” for heaven’s sake,” Somboon before you decide on one.” show interest if they think they’re “Delt for instance has rush The turnout is always positive said. “We have no criteria. If the Sarin said by taking your time interested.” events where we invite prospective for Theta, according to Eades. brothers like you, you’re in. We with rushing, the opportunity to Senior Carly Eades on the other kids and maybe go get some “We put on great rush events don’t look at what brands you’re blunder grows exponentially, but hand, said her sorority Kappa wings, play boom ball and laser that cater to the masses,” Eades wearing, what your hair looks so does your chance to make a Alpha Theta (Theta) reaches out tag,” Sarin said. “Sometimes it’s said. “Last Thursday (9/27) we like.” good impression on all decision- to unaffi liated women. as easy as joining us for some had a Grey’s Anatomy event at the Somboon said that when it makers. “We love meeting unaffi liated television in the evenings and house where unaffi liated women comes time to rush, people just “Delt for instance, like many girls who make a genuine effort playing cards.” were invited to join the sisters want to look good. other Greek organizations, does to get to know us rather than us Somboon said he has seen a to catch-up and get to know one “There’s a certain extent to not go for one kind of person,” pursuing them,” Eades said. “As great turnout for Sigma Chi’s another. We have events like looking good,” Somboon said. Sarin said. “We have music majors much as criteria goes, we tell rush events this year. these all year-round. It’s really “Fine, you should be presentable. to rugby players, science majors to the girls what we value and what “We have great barbecues,” not that scary to go Greek after But you have to take that out of art ones. We want someone with we believe in, and rather than us Somboon said. “Unaffi liated men all is it?” Page 6 The Transcript Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007

Photos by Miranda Simmons

Junior Maureen Cearfoss of Delta Delta Delta (Tri-Delt) competed twice in the Jello-O eating con- test Wednesday to keep her Greek Week team in the running. Tri-Delt is paired with Sigma Chi, Phi Delta Theta and Alpha Kappa Alpha for this week’s competition. ‘It was an honor to represent my team,’ said Cearfoss, who cut her lip, nose and chin on the pie plate foil. ‘I walked away a trooper,’ she said.

Sophomores Leanna Buccerri (left) and Trevor Hawley (below) took it to the face as they slurped Jell-O for their respective teams. Buccerri is a Delta Gamma, and Hawley represented Chi Phi. Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007 The Transcript Page 7

Greek Week dominates noontime JayWalk Ohio Wesleyan Greek Week is in full All the activities involve “healthy swing. “The theme this year is Greek gods competition that brings groups together,” and goddesses, and the activities involve all Bressler said. From water balloon tosses to our Pan-Hellenic, IFC and NPHC groups,” olive oil relays to a Jell-O eating contest said Allison Bressler, assistant director of to a dance-off, the week’s events promised student involvement for Greek Life. Emily to be entertaining for everyone. The Teach ’09, a member of Delta Gamma; and festivities will culminate on Friday with Bryce Larson ’08, of Phi Delta Theta are the announcement of the winners. this year’s co-chairs, and “they’ve done a “Penny Wars” jugs will be set up in great job of getting everything organized,” Ham-Wil; the team who collects the most Bressler said. pennies will win them all, and the money “There are fi ve different teams,” she will be donated to the philanthropy of the continued, “and there are quick, fun winning team’s choice. activities every day on the JAYwalk at Philanthropy is a major—and often noon and more elaborate activities in the overlooked—aspect of Greek life. Most early evening on Williams Drive.” Points local chapters sponsor at least one are awarded for each event, and totals will activity per year to support a national be updated each day on a tote board visible philanthropic group; fraternities and to the entire campus. sororities also are involved in a wide Team 1 includes Chi Phi, Kappa Alpha variety of local charitable initiatives. Theta, and Alpha Phi Alpha. Team 2 In addition, many Greeks participate members are Delta Gamma, Sigma Alpha in mission trips and other on- and off- Epsilon, and Phi Delta Theta. Team 3 campus service projects. consists of Tri Delta, Phi Kappa Psi, Sigma “Greek Week is a way to for fraternities Photo by Miranda Simmons Chi, and Delta Sigma Theta. Team 4 is and sororities to have fun and raise the Delta Zeta, Delta Tau Delta, Sigma Phi visibility of OWU’s Greek groups,” WCSA president, junior Tricia DiFranco, shows her Greek pride as she repre- Epsilon, and Alpha Kappa Alpha. Team Bressler said. sents Delta Gamma in the Jell-O eating contest. ‘It’s fun respresenting the Greek 5 includes Kappa Kappa Gamma, Alpha community by shoving my face in Jell-O,’ she said. Sigma Phi and Phi Gamma Delta. – Gretchen Hirsch, OWU Connect2

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(Above) Sophomore Theta Annie Edwards takes a spill in the Jell-O pit during Delta Zeta’s (DZ) annual Jell-O Tug-of-War. The event supports DZ’s philanthropic goals of working with the hearing impared. (Right) Sophomore DZ Shannon Sedgwick pours Jell-O on Public Safety Offi cer John Ciochetty. Page 8 The Transcript Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007

Impromptu visit gives Off-campus food points could confidence in usual help local restaurants survive Avesta’s restaurant is slowly but surely coming to an end. Although the owner of the same name has managed to get two OWU shenanigans separate extensions on the closing date, Dear OWU, it’s only a matter of time before our days of enjoying the restaurant’s macaroni A few weeks ago, I had so many questions and cheese and harissa chicken come are for you. Having been separated from you since fi nished. May, I was dying to get the scoop on what in There have been rumors swirling about the world Fall ’07 is all about. I was ready to the reason behind Avesta’s closing. The painful death as the place always looks beg for details: Who are the hot freshmen? place was always doing good business and empty whenever I walk by it. Has the new Smith dining hall turned gross the news of its closing came as a shock. Most students also remember the bizarre yet, or is this whole “good food” thing legit? It’s been widely speculated that the reason circumstances behind the closing of Hot How is ANYONE surviving without Dan’s had to do with Avesta’s landlord, who Potato: the owner literally vanished in the Deli? Have we fi nally stifl ed all rumors that suddenly doubled the rent in an attempt middle of the night (without paying her Clancey’s is closing? Is the chai tea in the to drive Avesta out. An Italian restaurant workers for the week) and fl ed to Hawaii. library café still far superior to the chai tea at also appears to be the replacement for this Dan’s Deli was ordered to take its business the bakery? The list of important questions establishment. elsewhere this summer, and there are just goes on and on. Regardless of the reason, the Ohio rumors that Clancey’s is nearing the end of Wesleyan community can be assured that its run. But just when I was resigned to the reality that I wouldn’t get to see you again Avesta will continue to do just fi ne. A good One of the big factors that could until January, and that such questions would have to remain unanswered until then, businesswoman will always be successful, reverse this trend is the use of off-campus circumstances unexpectedly allowed for an impromptu 1.5 hour visit last Monday regardless of the circumstances. She is food points. The 100 off-campus food while I was in Ohio. I pulled into the HamWil parking lot and it was as if I had never considering buying out Amato’s restaurant points (roughly $75) that we can use is ever left. I walked into HamWil, creeped out Kristina Fitch in Bishop Café, threw a or looking to move Avesta’s to a different simply not enough. Like many college love tantrum with Meg Abram and Katie Donnan by the mail room, surprised Joey location in Delaware. towns, restaurants in this area are largely Yost at the science center, had multiple JayWalk reunions that involved screaming and When I came here as a freshman, dependent on student business. Most of excessive photo-taking, and then did the only thing that it makes sense to do when in the only three restaurants in downtown us can’t afford to go out to eat regularly Delaware on a Monday afternoon: high-tailed it to Old Bag for happy hour. Once there, Delaware were Avesta’s, The Brown Jug and we’re not a big enough campus where ridiculousness with Meredith Brown and Meg Flood ensued, followed by a less than and Buns. In the four years since then, a a small percentage of student patronage is impressive series of deadpan photographs (with no help from Andrew Au). Delicious wealth of restaurants and shops opened all restaurants need to stay afl oat. mini-Gaylord burgers were ordered, Long-Islands were consumed and, of course, the including Hot Potato, Amato’s and Nova. I strongly urge WCSA to consider at ultimate in awkward situations came to pass, which is nothing short of ideal. The circumstances behind Avesta’s least doubling the amount of off-campus closing not only represent an unfortunate food points that we currently have. Doing Here’s the point: I no longer need to ask you my list of unnecessarily specifi c and trend for businesses in this area, but also so would be a win-win situation. It would trivial questions. I’m looking forward to meeting freshmen for myself, being a fat kid for Ohio Wesleyan students. None of them not only satisfy current students, but also at Smith without shame, attempting to recreate Dan’s Deli hot dogs in the Alpha Sig can seem to stay open. In a stretch of 12 immensely help out local businesses kitchen (and failing, no doubt), confi rming the glory of Clancey’s ASAP in January and months, both Rudy Z’s and Gaylord’s through our patronage, ultimately benefi ting doing chai tea taste tests. But in the meantime, I’m not worried. An hour on campus closed. Nova seems to be dying a slow and the Delaware community as a whole. and one thing is clear — all is how it should be. And maybe O-Chem is still stressing everyone out, the football team still isn’t winning games, our dorms are still out-of-date Girls and Sports and Public Safety is still busting parties. But you’re still having fun, OWU. You’re making me proud. And at the end of a whirlwind, emotional trip, there’s nothing that could have reassured me or revived me more than a little taste of why I call you home.

Can’t wait until next time.

Love, Amanda Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007 The Transcript Page 9

Girls Fight Back looks to go global

By Samantha Beany Today, six years later, the Girls Guest Columnist Fight Back organization is based in Denver, Colo., and reaches the As I prepared to conduct the 48 contiguous. The program’s Girls Fight Back interview with next goal is to go international. organization founder Erin Weed, Weed has never traveled outside I only had one worry, time zones. of the United States; “the times After two days of playing phone just haven’t been right,” she said, tag, I fi nally had a day and a time, but Girls Fight Back is the “largest but on Thursday morning, as 11 resource for women’s education a.m approached, I had a sudden and safety on the internet.” revelation. Denver, Colo., and Weed said, “You don’t have Columbus are not in the same to go to other counties to reach time zone. In fact, there is a three- other counties.” Another goal for hour difference. I didn’t panic the future of Girls Fight Back is -- you don’t have time to panic to localize it. Weed plans to hire in three minutes -- and decided more people so the program can that if the time was wrong, she exist where she isn’t. This phase just wouldn’t pick up. Or maybe starts with a volunteer “Street 8 a.m was a better time than 11. Team” whose goal is to organize At 11, I made the call. and publicize public seminars. Gypsy minority ostracized Weed chuckled when I told Weed said the website often her my story and asked if the time gets e-mails from girls in war was O.K. She said that she shared zones asking how they can protect my time zone. Crisis averted, I themselves. I was amazed. It was in supposedly liberal Europe started the interview. probably refl ected in my voice, They come from the destitute terms. Who is to blame? What In 2001 the death of Shannon because I know I stuttered in corners of Eastern Europe. They can be done to lift the status? McNamara inspired friend Erin my next question about how risk everything when there is For once the attitude of the Weed to start the Girls Fight she handled an e-mail like that. nothing to lose. They share a two distinct European blocs, Back program. McNamara was Weed tells them “that everyone is spirit of unity and uniformity. the East and the West, met at murdered in her Illinois apartment, concerned about their safety.” She They speak a different language the common denominator: their and because she fought against her said, “Whatever your resource and are connected by traditions arrogance towards the treatment killer, physical evidence allowed you need to fi nd a way to defend that seem remote through of the Roma minority. police to fi nd and convict him. He yourself.” It is true. Whether in a war zone European eyes. high crime rate attributed to The image prevalent in currently awaits execution. Girls or not, you are the best resource And yet, they are part of the them and the threat they transmit Romania paralleled the one built Fight Back was Weed’s way to for your safety and you need to old continent, a vivid fraction to bystanders. Discarding in the UK or Italy. And it did not cope with the loss of her friend, fi nd a way to defend yourself. of its diversity spread around the misdeeds present in any leave any minuscule room for and now it is her passion. Starting in November, Weed is Western life. Despite a strong community, the Romas confront other pictures beyond those of Girls Fight Back is “an hosting a radio talk show named sense of culture, they are a daily repulsion from ordinary beggars in front of the European empowering and motivational “Women on Top,” a name of mute in front of the European citizens as a result of uncouthly cathedrals, pick-pockets in the personal safety program for which she is proud. It is regional community with low prospective appearance and the deformed Western capitals or children women of all ages.” It consists from Denver and streams online of having their voices heard. image ingrained in society’s asking for change or cleaning of “simple techniques instead at AM760.net from 4 to 5 p.m. Along with the defi nition of mentality. H car windows at the bus stops. of complicated moves” most of Eastern time. being a transnational minority, owever, once they exit the However, no one dared to stop which Weed learned after her Weed is also producing a series often sharp adjectives such as borders of Eastern Europe the judging and hear the desperate friend’s death. of DVDs with her husband (also “thieves” or “beggars” are used passports possessed do not erase voice hiding behind such When McNamara died, her business partner), so people to describe them. their distinct features associated extreme acts. Weed was living in New York can check out the program when Gluing together all the with a low ranking in Western It was a recent event in Italy and succeeding at her life-long she is not in their area. scattered pieces, an indubitable eyes. that ended with the killing of dream of being a television She said, “Things have come community perfectly matches A similar treatment applied Roma children as a violent protest producer. “After Shannon’s death full circle” because she started the puzzle: the Romas. from the more conservative East against the growing community I saw my friends, strong women, out as a producer and now she Yes, it is the gypsy minority is transferred to the supposedly outside Milan to fi nally draw the afraid of taking showers in their is back to it, just with a different that bears the heavy label of liberal West, whose arms are attention towards the conditions apartments alone,” said Weed. To focus. In a sense, she is living two “unwanted community,” and it is tightly closed to the new comers. of Roma lives. battle her own fears she decided dreams. severely put under the spotlight Indeed, the longed for “abroad” But this is just a start that to learn self defense and attended Weed said to get involved “join by the fi ercely nationalistic deserves an ovation for increased needs to develop wings. A a series of seminars and training the street team or attended the states of Europe. diversity, higher quality of life simple EU requirement for camps. “It was my way to cope,” program.” Information on both Why so much hatred and and equality among its members. social integration in education she said. can be found at the Girls Fight discrimination converging When applied to topic of this and programs has no weight Put in that context, being afraid Back website www.girlsfi ghtback. towards a long-standing particular minority, it becomes, when the numbers involved are to take showers alone struck a org. minority? The reasons open a however, a naive illusion. insignifi cant. chord with me. A shower is such Weed spoke at OWU on Aug. new chapter on an intransigent On one side, the West Similar is the approval of an everyday activity. You get up, 30 to about 200 attendees and and closed Europe that rejects the embarked on a drastic process of housing provided to the low you take a shower, and the day plans to return to the Columbus bare ideas of change, acceptance expelling an increasing number income families that belong goes forward. Most people don’t area in the spring. and assistance. of Romas, a stance recently to this minority. It is more even consider the shower. I sat at I laid my phone aside. The As Europe’s cringes from adopted by the Irish authority, about integrating and accepting my desk, typing the words, and it conversation only took 15 its responsibility, Romania and while on the other side the Eastern different people, a hard lesson was only when I read them again minutes, but during that time I Bulgaria represent the point of European countries complement Europe seems unwilling to that the magnitude of this action learned the six-year history of departures for most Romas in this attitude by isolating and consider. hit me. Weed was miles away, and a program dedicated to letting their search for better standards blaming the minority for the Nothing will change until she was afraid. The police caught women (and men because the of living. pernicious image they convey Europe stops differentiating the man, and McNamara’s friends program welcomes men, too) A more prosperous horizon outside their territory. among individuals. To the were still afraid. live without fear. Weed said she doesn’t stand as the only driver With the doors slammed in patient reader, I leave an open McNamara’s death and the believes self defense “can free us for their decision to step on the face from all fronts, the sole question: When will Europe certifi cations Weed received from making choices out of fear,” Western grounds. Internally, solution is survival whether that become a true continental home in self-defense led her to the and she stimulates that with Girls they are ostracized given the translates in positive or negative for all its citizens? conclusion that all woman needed to share her knowledge. Fight Back. Page 10 The Transcript Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007 House of Hope Walking for a cure aspires to gain SLU status By Trent VanHaitsma would have separated us,” Transcript Correspondent sophomore Helen Gerseny said. “So when Melanie asked us, we The House of Hope, while not saw it as a way to stay together.” a Small Living Unit yet, is in the The house is even participating process of becoming a SLU. in some events in which SLUs Last semester the House of traditionally partake, even though Empowerment fell through, participation is not required. leaving the residence on 81 Oak “We are going to do Trick-or- Hill vacant. With a hole to fi ll, Treat Street, and give out candy Residential Life asked junior to little kids on Halloween, as will Melanie Brenneman, house the other SLU’s,” said sophomore moderator and resident assistant Kate Kriegel. in Hayes, to fi nd a group of young Brenneman said some of the women to fi ll the house. girls are writing up a proposal “ResLife needed to fi ll the that they will show to ResLife in house because they can not have December in hopes of becoming an empty house on campus, so I a SLU. Photo by Emily Rose asked around Hayes and found 10 If this SLU is approved by girls,” Brenneman said. “We are ResLife, the house will begin its Saturday several OWU students drove to Ohio State to participate in Light the Night 2007, a not technically a SLU because search for new members in the mile walk and rally to benefi t The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Junior Alex Custer worked we were unable to go through spring before dormitory selection with the society and has been organizing the trip since last spring. ‘My uncle died from non- the application process, because and off-campus housing begins. Hodgkin’s lymphoma and this is my way of honoring his life. I hope to stay involved with the of the late notice we received “New members will be allowed society for a long time,’ Custer said. The rally included a memorial service, recognition of when the previous house fell to move in next fall, but if for survivors, donation drives and a mile-long walk as a show of solidarity for those who have through; however, we are making some reason someone decides to been affected by these devastating diseases. Since its inception in 1949, The Leukemia & a proposal to become a SLU.” move out of the house this year, Lymphoma Society has raised over half a billion dollars for research specifi cally targeting There is no charter and no they will be allowed to move in liquid cancers, education and patient services. For more information, visit www.leukemia- mission for the house. The house this spring,” said Brenneman. lymphoma.org. members agree it is more like a “As of now the house doesn’t fourth fl oor to Hayes, since they have a name, but it still shares all lived there last year. some of the same characteristics “We all wanted to live near or of other SLU’s, such as the sense Going back in time with each other since we are all of community,” sophomore Kayla friends, but the room selection Mravec said. Global Village hot for salsa Global Village Collection, midnight.” 37 N. Sandusky St., will Although the event is a commemorate its 15th anniversary celebration, it will have a serious with a community celebration side, too, Plazolles said. The and fundraiser from 8 p.m. to 11 event will serve as a fundraiser p.m. on Oct. 20 at Ohio Wesleyan to aid victims of the Aug. 15 Peru University’s Hamilton-Williams earthquake. Campus Center. Plazolles, who grew up just hours Tickets are now available at from the hardest-hit communities, the store for $10 per person, or said the 8.0 magnitude temblor was $12 at the door. Global Village devastating to the South American Collection is a volunteer-run country. store that sells hand-crafted items Published reports state that more made by artisans in developing than 540 people were killed and countries. As a member of the Fair more than 1,800 injured. Families Trade Federation, Global Village were left without food, shelter, and Collection helps to ensure the drinkable water, Plazolles said. low-income artisans and farmers “I can’t imagine their struggle,” receive fair wages for their he said. “I can’t imagine a more products. The store is open from diffi cult situation.” Photo by Miranda Simmons 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Portions of the sales of Global Professor of Ornathology Jed Burtt dresses up as Sir Charles Lyell Thursday for his Genes, Saturday. Village Collection merchandise Evolution and Society (Zoo 102) class. The presentation was designed to give students a look A highlight of Global Village and proceeds from a silent auction into the proceedings of the Linnaean Society of London where Lyell presented the works of Connection’s anniversary held during the Oct. 20 event will Charles Darwin and Alfred Russell Wallace. Burtt said he got his costume from the theatre celebration will be authentic benefi t the earthquake victims. department and the props from the special collections of Beeghly Library and the university salsa music provided by Son del Included in the auction will be zoology museum. Caribe. The 11-member band is special gift baskets created with directed by Puerto Rican native the many coffees, teas, chutneys, Jaime Morales-Matos. Morales jellies, and other organic, fair also serves as music director of the trade consumables sold at the Central Ohio Symphony. store. “We want to bring the In addition, Plazolles and community together to celebrate Global Village Collection have 15 years of Global Village established a Peru Earthquake Be kind to the Earth and the Collection,” said Patricio Relief Fund. Contributions may Plazolles, president of the store’s be made during the community Earth will be kind to you! board of directors and program event or dropped off at the store. offi cer for Ohio Wesleyan’s Checks should be made out to Woltemade Center for Economics, Global Village Collection with Business, and Entrepreneurship. “I “Peru Earthquake Relief” written Recycle The Transcript! hope everybody comes. The music in the memo line. All contributors will be fabulous. The celebration will receive letters verifying their is scheduled to end at 11, but if gifts, which are tax-deductible, things are bubbling, we may go till Plazolles said. Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007 The Transcript Page 11 Bishops Sports Jean leads men’s basketball with size, skill By Alex Humbert were so bad because we did not Senior no way I will score, and I usually his back to the basket or facing up Correspondent have scholarship players like the Brian Cafarella, don’t.” and he is a great rebounder with a other schools we played. Our another Jean may be the big man on good touch around the rim. Jesse The Bishops men’s basketball basketball team was very good, returning senior this campus, but he said back also controls the paint with his team has a lot to look forward to and we received a lot of national on the basketball home he is the youngest of six shot blocking ability on defense.” this season, returning 12 players, recognition.” team, said Jean’s siblings. Jean said he is looking forward including six seniors, one of Jean, who lives in Washington large size (Jean “I come from a big family, to the upcoming season and being which is senior Jesse Jean. D.C., attended the Hyde School is 6’5” and 230 I have three brothers and two a senior leader. Jean, who was named in Woodstock, Conn., and said he pounds) along sisters; I’m the youngest of the “Being a senior leader on the honorable mention all-conference found OWU through his college with his joking bunch,” Jean said. “All of my team is a great thing, and being last season, averaging 10 points counselor his senior year, but and friendly Jean siblings are off doing their own a senior in college is also a great and 5.5 rebounds, said he originally did not like it. personality things in life.” thing, but with it comes the originally came here to play both “After my fi rst visit, I did not makes him sort of the “Big Man on On the court, Cafarella said responsibility of knowing what’s football and basketball but said want to come here so I came back Campus.” Jean’s biggest strengths go expected of you,” Jean said. that basketball has always been for a second visit and found it to “Everyone seems to know beyond just his athletic ability. “On the court, the team goes his best sport. be O.K.,” Jean said. “I like OWU him not only because he is such “Jesse is viewed as a leader as far as the seniors take it, and “For basketball, in high school now, and for the most part I like a good basketball player, but also and an important player because with our great depth this year I excelled because our team was the size of it and the diversity on because he is real nice guy and of everything he can do for the along with some good incoming able to win big games, and I was campus. Sometimes the thing I fun to be around,” Cafarella said. team,” Cafarella said. freshmen, we can wear teams a big part of our success,” Jean dislike the most about OWU is “He’s always joking with me, “He has the ability to take over down. As long as we stay hungry said. the high school drama that will telling me to stay out of the paint a game with his size, skill and and healthy, this will be a great “With our football team we engulf you if you allow it to.” because he’s in there, so there is athletic ability. He can score with season.” Bishops fall to Lords’ wild fury, putting end to undefeated streak By Greg Stull A scoring opportunity for the White tapped Laipple’s header Transcript Reporter Bishops came in the 38th minute over the crossbar. when junior defender T.J. Trigg Following several failed Breaking Ohio Wesleyan’s hit a hard shot toward the right opportunities, the Bishop’s last 28-game undefeated streak in the side of the net off a 35-yard chance for an equalizer came NCAC, Kenyon beat the Bishops direct kick, but the Lords’ keeper in the fi nal minute, when senior on a goal from Miguel Barrera Jamie White made the save with a midfi elder Nick Skoczen collected after 73 minutes of scoreless, smothering catch. a long ball on the right side of the back-and-forth momentum at Roy The Lords dominated the fi rst box, cut back on a defender and Rike Field on Tuesday night. half, outshooting the Bishops 7-4, hit a left-footed shot. The loss puts Ohio Wesleyan but the Bishops turned around The ball sailed wide of the far at 2-1 in the NCAC. Kenyon, the the momentum in the second, post and the Bishops remained NCAC’s highest-scoring team this outshooting the Lords 6-2. scoreless. season, is 3-0 in the conference. “We had the better of the game “I knew we’d struggle—we The fi rst half started with in the second half,” coach Jay started fi ve freshmen,” Martin early attacks from the Lords. In Martin said. said. “It was a psyche thing,” the fi rst minute Barrera hit a low But despite control by the Martin said, commenting on shot from the left side, but senior Bishops in the second half, the Kenyon’s style of play. “They keeper Jamison Dague made the Lords managed to capitalize on were chippy, they were dirty and save. one of their few chances and we didn’t get the refs’ help.” Then in the 2nd minute, Nate take the lead in the 74th minute. After diffi culty in the fi rst Pritchard, in the middle of the Barrera, in middle, received a half, Martin said the game turned box, collected a cross from the pass from Pritchard on the right around in the second. left side and, after fumbling with side, took a touch toward goal At halftime, “I literally just the ball, slid a shot wide right. and then placed a hard shot out of said, ‘We need to fi nd ten guys The Lords kept pressure on the Dague’s reach in the upper right who want to play.’ And I think we Bishop’s defense by spreading corner of the net. played a lot better in the second the fi eld, attacking the fl anks and The Bishops almost countered half.” sending dangerous crosses in less than a minute later, when The Bishops outshot the Lords Photo by Greg Stull front of the Bishop’s net. But the freshman defender Eric Laipple overall 10-9. Dague made 2 saves Lords were unable to convert on connected with a curling cross for the Bishops and White made 5 Freshman Tyler Bryant, Chillicothe/Unioto, looks to beat a Ke- any of their attempts. lofted from the right side, but saves for the Lords. nyon defender during Tuesday night’s game. Women’s lacrosse captain plays despite fractured bone By Brian Test midfi elder at Thayer Academy lacrosse,” Allen said. “Being a up drastically,” Burke said. “She’s around players after I graduate.” Correspondent before transferring to Hingham two-year captain has made me put the team as her top priority “Allen wants every drill High School her junior year. appreciate playing a lot more and because she knows how much in practice to be like a game Senior Lura Allen is a two-time Allen said she is a hard worker makes me want to work harder talent we have.” situation,” Burke said. “She puts captain for the women’s lacrosse and a smart player. than everyone else to show I Fouts said since Allen became all her effort and energy into team and has been playing with “I try my hardest to be a deserve it.” captain, training and workouts every game, playing her heart out a fractured bone in her left foot playmaker,” said Allen. “I In her three years of play Allen have gotten tougher and better for to get our team to the next level.” since sophomore year. take pride in having solid has been a two-time team MVP, competition. Fouts said Allen is very Senior Julia Fouts said, “Allen fundamentals, but I like to be two-time All-NCAC Tournament “The commitment and talent determined and goal oriented, knows what it means being a team fl ashy offensively.” team, three-time All-NCAC she brings is amazing and helps making her the best leader on the player and what playing hurt is all In 2005, as a freshman, Allen player, and three-time All-Region motivate us,” Fouts said. team on and off the fi eld. about.” switched to defense, helping OWU player. Allen said she wants to be “She has held off on foot Allen has been playing make the NCAA tournament for Senior Polly Burke said Allen remembered as a leader and hard surgery until after college so she lacrosse since the sixth grade the fi rst time ever. has been a big contributor to the worker. “I hope the players on the can fi nish playing her career with in her hometown of Hingham, “I am a very tenacious player team. “We have had a lot of issues team follow my dedication and the seniors, and it means a lot,” Mass. She was a four-year varsity and love the competitiveness of that came up, and she has stepped motivation to become better all- Fouts said. Page 12 The Transcript Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007 Bishops Sports

Not the Lords’ Looking to pass day in Gambier By Danny Eldredge allow the Lords to get past the Sports Editor Ohio Wesleyan 40 yard line for the rest of the half, with one exception The Bishops rushed for 401 in the closing seconds. The score yards in a 35-27 win over Kenyon remained 7-7 going into half time. in Gambier on Saturday. Hollway said his defense Junior running back Kyle played patiently. “Kenyon has led Adams led the team with 137 the league in all kinds of offensive yards and two touchdowns, and categories, and has big-gain sophomore running back Stephen potential,” Hollway said. Brown also eclipsed the century The Bishops took the lead 14-7 mark, rushing for 102 yards on the fi rst possession of the third and two touchdowns. Freshman quarter, with a 16-yard touchdown quarterback Mike Fisher ran for run by Adams. After the Bishops 91 yards, and freshman slot back stopped Kenyon’s offense, Adams Greg Orr added 57 yards and a scored another touchdown to make touchdown. it 21-7. Head Coach Mike Hollway Kenyon scored on their next said he was very pleased with drive to come within 7 points, but the performance of his backs. Brown answered with a four-yard “The backs ran extremely hard,” touchdown after a 60-yard run by Hollway said. “We did some good Adams put the Bishops inside the things schematically, but they all 5 yard line. The score remained played strong, broke tackles and 27-14 after the failed extra point. created plays for themselves.” Kenyon had the last score of Adams said the offense the third quarter to make it 27-21 performed well together, and that going into the fourth. Photos by Danny Eldredge he was able to take advantage of The Bishops scored on the fi rst ABOVE: Freshman Melissa Martin looks to advance the ball up the fi eld at Selby on Saturday. the opportunities given to him. drive of the fourth quarter, with Kenyon’s Joy Leamon scored with 6:18 to go in the game to give the Lords a 1-0 win. The “The offensive line blocked Brown scampering into the end Bishops Ladies also lost 1-0 to Oberlin on Tuesday. BELOW: Freshman Lilly Jianas and senior great, and the backs blocked great zone from 11 yards out. Kenyon Jenna Narwicz pursue a Kenyon player. for each other,” Adams said. “It was called for unsportsmanlike was a complete team effort.” conduct after the touchdown, so The offense dramatically the Bishops went for the two-point improved its performance in the conversion, and converted to make red zone this week, scoring on fi ve it 35-21. out of six chances. The Bishops stopped the “In practice we made a Kenyon offense on their next two conscious effort to improve our red possessions, but Kenyon scored zone offense,” Fisher said. “When with 50 seconds left to make it 35- we got down to the goal line, we 27, which was the fi nal score. stuck to what got us down there Hollway said this win was and gave our athletes a chance to important for the team. “We had make plays.” some concerns about execution, The Lords struck fi rst on their and I feel like we remedied them,” opening possession, going up 7-0 Hollway said. after a one-yard touchdown run by Brown said they can continue running back Javier Arbolaez. The their success if they keep playing Bishops tied it up on the ensuing hard. “We can keep doing what we drive, with Orr fi nishing off the 63 are doing. [If we] play hard for 60 yard drive with an 11-yard dash minutes, we will come out on top. into the end zone. Nobody can handle us if we play The Bishops defense did not hard for 60 minutes,” Brown said. Columnist provides insight into divisional round games After the monumental collapse baseball, the Chicago Cubs. Phillies taking on the Colorado against the Rockies. I know of the New York Mets and the A few weeks ago we looked Rockies. Trevor Hoffman won’t be. Colorado Rockies beat the San at the destiny factor for the Cubs, Philadelphia has won seven In the last match up it saddens Diego Padres in the 13th inning of but it is safe to say if there is any of its last 10 but that is nothing me to say I think the New York the 163rd game of the season, the destiny out there, Colorado has compared to the 14 out of fi fteen Yankees will beat the Cleveland playoff fi eld is set. taken that spot. Colorado has won. This includes Indians. In the six games they My job as your favorite The D-Backs are young, and the tiebreaker game Monday. have played this year, New York Transcript sports columnist is to it has been shown through their The pitching is a toss up, but I has won all of them.The Yankees try and provide some insight as 106 errors this season. I’m not know any pitchers could struggle lead the majors in runs, hits, to what we might see from the hit the ball well, but I don’t think too sure how tough the Cubs are, against NL MVP candidates home runs, RBIs and batting games in the divisional round. they can keep up with the Red but they have more hits, runs and Jimmy Rollins and Matt Holliday. average. The Indians, on the other In one match up, we will Sox sluggers like Manny Ramirez RBIs than Arizona. The Phillies lead the NL playoff hand, get to play three games in see the Boston Red Sox vs. the and David Ortiz. They also have a better batting teams in home runs, triples and Cleveland. Los Angeles Angels. Could the Also, given that Los Angeles average, 54 more doubles and RBIs. The Rockies lead the NL New York has the best record Angels win the pennant? Hey, it has struggled in Fenway Park, the Alfonso Soriano has been on playoff teams in hits, batting against playoff teams (22-17) and could happen. But in facing the Red Sox will win this series. fi re lately. The Cubs will pull the average and fewest errors. Cleveland has the worst (9-17). Boston’s tough starting pitchers In another series the team upset. In addition, Colorado is 21-17 So, I will pick the Yankees in Beckett, Matsuzaka and with the best record in the Next comes the battle between against all playoff teams, while but I truly hope the stud pitching Schilling, the Angels will need National League, the Arizona two teams who nobody thought Philly is 9-14. With all of this of C.C. Sabathia and Fausto a little more than Christopher Diamondbacks will host the team would even make the playoffs two and the momentum factor, I don’t Carmona will lead my beloved Lloyd and Danny Glover. They that won the worst division in weeks ago. It is the Philadelphia know if anyone will be betting Indians to victory. Go Tribe!