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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the "The oV ice" Student Newspaper Collection at Open Works, a service of The oC llege of Wooster Libraries. It has been accepted for inclusion in The oV ice: 2001-2011 by an authorized administrator of Open Works. For more information, please contact [email protected]. I believe that war is unnecessary, uno- - J riginal, a waste of human life, and a U A 7 THE hyper-masculi- ne project." Dina Berger, assistant professor of History WooSTER Voice Established in 1883 February 7, 2003 On the Web: www.wooster.eduVoice Vol. CXIX, No. 17 Babcock hosts academic debate over Iraq Kauke Ben Mitchell dents thinking about where both Masagisg Editor sides are coming from." I damaged a f; The format was standard The campus dialogue on the pos- debate, with Professors Burns and n sible invasion of Iraq continued this Warner arguing the reasons for an n week, as the International Program invasion and Professors Kammer by snowy sponsored a faculty debate in and Roche presenting the anti-invasi- on Babcock Hall. Professors Ellen argument. Burns of wmimam The debate Chemistry, "Too often the voices of began with tradition Burns' where Charles international students Sarah Core Kammer of " she pointed out Religious are not heard, said that Saddam A7:M V EltllOH Hussein has Studies, Delano D'Souza '05. College officials estimate that Jeff Roche oppressed his the cost for the damage thalj History, own people, of Kauke Arch during the . occurred to Al-Quae- da operatives, has - ; Warner of Economics trained . V and Jim Ur-- night of Jan. 29 will be at least to chemical and debated the reasons for and against the capacity build vice-preside- $12,500. Bob Walton, nt biological weapons and to invasion of Iraq. of business and finance, said was very well "unleash untold havoc" on the The debate that there was increased damage to attended, as students in the world. Her opening argument was -- ffisg) the arch and the steps this year. were left countered with professors isx y.;: Babcock formal lounge "The south steps leading to the room only. "A dia- Kammer and Roche arguing that with standing arch were badly chipped due to the United States is only part of an logue like this is very important Photo By Dan Utlky some process of dragging equip- for the campus," said Burns. It is international community, and that The Babcock International Program debate on the possible war in Iraq ment or heavy snow-fille- d con- important that we convey both there are laws and guidelines this well-attende- on was d, with a standing room only crowd. Four professors tainers." he said. "The repairs sides of this issue, and get stu See "Professors debate" pg. 3. matched wits to defend their sides, which were chosen randomly. these steps will be very expensive probably over $10.(KK) for the replacement of the steps." Security form gives students voice Last Wednesday, students par- New tradi- ticipated in a long standing Christopher Beck issue was riding on a wave of a Students who think they have student will be private unless the tion at Wooster: filling Kauke student wishes to make it public. Asst. News Editor bunch of student complaints," been treated unfairly by security, Arch with snow. Walton said the said Arvil Gonzalez '05, chair of or has a legitimate complaint The student will then have the cost for the snow removal was to present his or her The Student Government the SGA security committee. against the security can pick up a opportunity approximately $I,8(K), not includ- the SGA security commit- Association will soon be distribut- This year, the SGA security form and fill out the date of the case to ing the $700 to replace over 150 The committee' will then ing Security Grievance Forms, committee, along SGA member incident, the badge number of the tee. trash containers and recycling the official of the which can be filed by students to Adam Koenigsberg '06 and security guard and the nature of examine reiport bins that were used. incident and forward valid com- address problems with individual Director of Security Joe Kirk the complaint. It is undecided An expense that hasn't been cal- the security office. security officers. worked to complete the forms. exactly where the forms will be plaints to culated is the cost to the vandalism "I want to be sure that student The grievance forms have been However, there have been fewer available. Gonzalez said that they to the ceiling of the arch some concerns are dealt in the fairest on SGA's agenda for some time complaints regarding security this will most likely be available at the students signed their names, which way possible," said Kirk. "I and became a more pressing issue year. "There have been major Lowry front desk and perhaps on is something that hasn't been done after several students complained changes," said Gonzalez. "Security the SGA website. provided by the See 'SGA forms," pg. 3. See "Kauke Arch. " pg. 2. about security last year. . "The should be congratulated." The information

Speakers Events Announcements Goliard Submissions Due GREAT DECISIONS: "The War on Drugs, 27 Film: "Bowling for Columbine" 27 211 In-Visio- 2113 ns Jewelry Sale U.S. Latin America" Mateer Auditorium, 6 p.m. the and Lowry Center, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Gault Recital Hall, 7 to 9:30 p.m. 27 "The Actor's Nightmare" SGA Sexual Assault Ad Hoc Committee Lecture" Freedlander, 8:15 p.m. All 212 Russell Balda "Pelican interested, call Robert Fuller at x72S9. Mateer Auditorium, 8 p.m. 212 Open Mic Night, Underground, 9 p.m. If Editor: Sarah Core Assistant Editor: Christopher Heck Ohio Secretary of State speaks Kauke Arch damage that the U.S. will find a suitable Jl'sti.s L. Hart viduals. "Our strength or our weakness ... really does rest on balance between the need for J2,500 Chief Staff Writer of costs total $ our degree of moral coherence we security and the protection The U.S. freedoms. "We have the institu- continued page 1 . i Ohio Secretary of State have at home," he said. from simply snow in the arch." the liberties of its tional safeguards that will help concerned that the Kenneth Blackwell began the must uphold before. According to Joe Kirk, He was also in order to provide an protect our civil liberties," he were intentional- 2003 Great Decisions lecture citizens director of safety and security, six exterior doors issues said, "but more importantly, we series with a talk entitled "Human example on human rights crew began clearing the ly blocked with snow. "I would an engaged citizenry." grounds Post-Septemb- er world. have who might be Rights in a 11th for the snow at 4:30 a.m. and were fin- hate to see someone a free society ... can have "We're swimming in new such as a World" held in Gault Recital Hall "Only ished by around 6 a.m. caught in the building waters," he said of the tense rela- faculty member be 1 Music on 1 repeat- custodian or of Scheide Center 1111 " One prank that was not 'i tion between civil liberties and hurt," he said. Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Blackwell ed this year was placing other injured or seriously national security. It has not been fun, safe events that is a former U.S. ambassador to items in the snow, such as bench- "I value clear to anyone how these two w hen they the United Nations Commission es or bike racks. Kirk said securi- garner school spirit, but opposing needs can be reconciled, con- for Human Rights. was on hand to make sure that become destructive I become but Blackwell stated his belief that ty Blackwell affirmed the univer- nothing else went into the arch. cerned and it becomes my depart- -- the U.S. will remain unified find a way to sality of human rights, and "It was a very positive change ment's job to try and through its moral sensibilities. said Kirk. decried what he called "cultural that students didn't bury things in prevent such damage," "We will continue to experience imagine relativism." which leads to the the snow," said Kurt Holmes, "It is interesting to e pluribus unum" said Blackwell. be done idea that human rights violations dean of students. what useful things could It will be through America's con- energy, are simply the morally neutral As to the names of the students with all of the productive tinuing national unity of moral arch with expressions of a particular culture. on the ceiling, Walton said that the that goes into filling the purpose that we will promote all for "Our human rights are not College is studying their options. snow," said Walton. "Imagine, around the world what Blackwell on grants from government," Kirk said, "The information has example, what could happen believed to be our finest asset: volunteer Blackwell said. "They are gifts Photo By Caroline Hotra been forwarded to the judicial campus if hundreds of "Democracy, which is our greatest to something a common creator, or God." r j hours were dedicated from process of the College. ... chance for world peace." to do He connected the ideal of Kenneth Blackwell I feel that those who choose to else. It might be possible Blackwell stated that he would well, human rights to U.S. foreign pol- the Kauke Arch with something productive like. prefer that the U.S. act multilater-all- y vandalize icy. "All foreign policy is domes- Ohio Secretary of State writing or putting in other objects picking up recycling." in taking any military action that tically created," Blackwell said. ruin the event and has the College Kirk said, "The school spirit credibility to promote, protect against Iraq, but admitted that and "It really does emanate from what the consider other options to deal with is shown during this activity human rights." support for an invasion of Iraq by come a people thinks about themselves and sustain this issue." the amount of students that to protecting liber- the United Nations has become and what they think about the rest In addition Walton said that while he together for this event is exciting." within its borders, the U.S. less likelyi. of the world." ties believes that the tradition is rela- The College said that classes promote human rights However, he insisted that the Blackwell's assertion was that must also tively harmless, "it would be more have never been cancelled the day world. "Human U.S. still has international allies the freedoms Americans enjoy throughout the less vandalism if the after the arch is filled with snow, even in the face of of a prank and are not the sole property of against Iraq long-hel- con- require us to support human rights destructive nature of recent years despite a d tradition to be born in official UN opposition. "We rights. "Those cherished rights people who happen to w hen it was cerning this myth. be alone," he said. "As were to return a time bring with them great responsibil- this country." Blackwell said. would not speak, the international coali- ities." said Blackwell. "Neutrality Blackwell said that a country we is building." is not an option for any of us in can behave more ethically both tion discussed the dilem- our country." domestically and in its foreign pol- Blackwell has often been forced "Ours in not a perfect democ- icy wheg its citizens shared a set ma the U.S. certain dictatorial racy, but a perfecting democra- of ethical precepts. "That shared into, supporting admitting moral code continues to win out regimes in order to protect against cy." Blackwell said, Jennifer Shaffer's '03 exhibit in the Ebert Art Center was and time again," he said. others whose threat was more that the U.S. has not always lived time 24 exis- "Sometimes we've mistitled in the Arts & Entertainment section of the Jan. up to its ideals. "There are con- Blackwell recognized the immediate. choose between the lesser issue of the Voice. It is titled "Portrait of Undressing." An edi- tradictions ... that we must con- tence of a person's ability to affect had to evils," he said. "We have tor erred. tinue to work on," he said. "Gaps the world and change one's lot in of two strategic decisions." are often more pronounced in a life. "This human agency is the to make said, we really do photo Anne Nurse was democracy as diverse as ours." driving force in the movement of Blackwell "If In the News section last week, the of rights ... our Nonetheless, he insisted, "The history," he said. "We're not believe in human misattributed to OPI. The photograph was taken by Voice be made fundamental and foundational stuck in our circumstances." foreign policy cannot Photo Editor Pamela Miller. An editor erred. rock-solid- to with us sitting on the sidelines." ideas of our country are ." Using this power allows people lecture process, there is a constant potential For this reason, said act as a positive influence on the The Great Decisions As journalism is a human every can be made any step the way: in Blackwell, "America has been a world. series will continue for mistakes. Errors at of month. Next editing printing, the Voice staff strives to shining example the world over." "Ethical respect leads a diverse Tuesday of this newsgatliering, or War on mistakes, but when an error does occur, it is our pol- He discussed what he called people ... to value the worth of week's lecture, "The avoid such : the U.S. and Latin it promptly correct it. This space exists for that "moral coherence," the degree to others while having the liberty to Drugs, icy to adtnit and will be given by the Voice at 330-287-259-8, or e-m- ail at which one's actions match the disagree with their opinions," said America," purpose. Call office Youngers, a senior ethical principles one proclaims. Blackwell. "True freedom must Colletta voicewooster.edu. with the Washington This quality is as true for coun- be reflected in a moral truth." researcher on. Latin America, at ,7.:30 tries like the U.S. as it is for indi Blackwell remained confident Office 1 1 m Wooster Voice 3 Speaker deciphers quilt code for Black History Month

" i ' ' in . ' ... Samantha Ferm ,i . .i. mini . r own family history as well as that which took place without their Staff Writer of the Underground Railroad and masters knowing. slavery in general. Thinking that the quilts were dry. the plantation On Tuesday night at 8 p.m. in The slide show went on to depict simply out to the McGaw Chapel, the Women of Wilson and her family's recent owners never suspected that kept illit- Images sponsored Serena Wilson, a journey from South Carolina to slaves they had purposely codes" to woman who presented the history Niagara Falls in Ontario, Canada, erate were using "secret the North. One of these of the McDaniel family's Quilt in an effort to follow the Quilt Code escape to re-tra- ce range was the "Falling Code. This code helped her ances- and her ancestors' escape designs Block" pattern, which symbolized tors along the underground rail- route. Each slide showed the major and was hung up to road's path to freedom. This was stops along the Underground Niagara Falls the word that Ht was time to the second event for "Wooster Railroad, beginning with photo- spread flee to the North. Another was the History X: Images of our Past, graphs from her family's plantation "Bear-Paw.- " which told slaves to Images of our Future," which is in Edgefield, South Carolina, all follow the bear tracks North into celebrating Black History Month. the way to a small church house in the Appalachian Mountains. Wilson began with a slide built by runaway slaves Canada. Wilson discussed her in pre- presentation of pictures of her There were also shots of houses gal senting this history to students. "I family, depicting her grandmoth- in Ohio along the slaves' escape they will be proud their . of er, mother and aunt. It was route, many of which have been hope and heritage," she said. through these women that converted into historical monu- family Courtnee Le'Nae Washington Wilson became interested in ments or museums. such as '04 said the event was inspiring. "I quilting. From their oral accounts Various hiding places, wishing-well- s were pic- realized I don't know a lot of my and the Quilt Code, Wilson cellars and as physical markers own history, and it makes me want learned much of her own family's tured, as well to to call my great-grandmothe- r." history in slavery as well as her such as the Ohio River, known Jordan," and Ochanya McRoberts '05 echoed ancestors' flight from the South. slaves as The River Photo By Dan Utley the sentiment, saying, "You really Inspired by the publication of a Niagara Falls. Wilson discusses the Quilt Codes that led her family to freedom said that the quilts were get a grasp of the functionality of book her aunt helped create about Serena Wilson the Women Images "Wooster History X." For more on the up outside houses by slaves to quilts and their significance in the "secret codes," Wilson has as part of of hung activities see the Features article on page6. with each other, all of where we are today." become an avid historian of her week's communicate Professors debate war in Iraq SGAform approved 1. time and part time officers. continued from page 1 . question and answer period a dif- of Babcock Hall. continued from page officers ferent feel from previous lectures "I think that this debate was a In the case of a serious com- the Secretary of country must abide by before held on the topic. 'Too often the good thing, and accomplished believe that every office must be plaint, the Dean, a demon- " the College, the Vice President declaring war 4on a sovereign voices of the international students more than a walkout or able to address concerns expressed Affairs, and the nation. They Jso questioned are not heard, or don't want to be stration could have," said D'Souza by students and my department is for Academic Kirk whether or not thegood that could heard," said Delano D'Souza '05. "Overall I think that the faculty no exception." Human Resource Director. to Dean to receive be achieved by a regime change "I think that the international is impressed with the participation Once Kirk receives a complaint then reports the coarse action would be greater than the potential students on this campus are more that students have shown in the then he will fill out ,an internal approval for what of damage that would be done to Iraq sensitive to Iraq's sovereignty as a lectures and debates held on cam- form noting the incident. Kirk then he wants to take. a stronger and its citizens. nation," said Gonzalez, a resident pus," said Burns. schedules a conversation with the "If this form creates dialogue with my After the opening statements complainant. Next another inter- sense of open SGA and the stu- both sides then had three rebuttal view is conducted with the officer department and concerns met then sessions. Professor Warner noted and other staff members such as dents get their News Brief said Kirk. that the world could potentially student officers, dispatchers, full we all win." pay a heavy price in waiting to go Tarbell '04 sentenced for protest to war, and that the economy has 2002-0- 3 SlRVIVOR SlPPORT Systkm suffering from what he David Tarbell '04 will begin serving a 90-d- ay Federal Class B been A group of faculty and staff who are available to confidentially Misdemenor in a minimium security federal prison Ashland, termed a "wait and see" attitude. assist survivors of, or those who know survivors of, sexual assault. anti-w- Voice reported his act of The ar team countered by Kentucky on Feb 11. Last semester The For assistance, contact: offering that this gives the United civil disobedience during a protest held in Fort Benning, GA. He Ext. 2319 States a chance to shoe real lead- was accused and convicted of Criminal Trespass against Lawful Nancy Anderson Longbrake Severance 124 Ext. 2610 the world, and resolve Statute. "It's just another experience that I'm going to have differ- Ellen Burns ership in Fitz Gibbon Kauke 7 Ext. 2371 The ent than anybody else," said Tarbell.'Though I don't look forward Heather this conflict peacefully. Pam Frese Kauke 8 Ext. 2256 to go. "President Hales sent a let- debate concluded with a brief to it, I'm not in the least hesitent Dianna Kardulias Kauke 207 Ext. 2301 question and answer period from ter to U.S. Magistrate G. Mallon Faircloth, requesting that I Arvil Gonzalez '05 Tarbell's sentence be delayed until the summer so he could finish the audience. Students may also contact the College counselors at Ext. 2319 or and his year on campus. The judge denied the request, so was the event coordinator junior the Campus Minister at Ext. 2558. To report an assault, contact the shape 330-264-33- will also 33. mediated the debate. Tarbell plans to take correspondence courses and 91 1 (emergencies) or or Wooster City Police at . experience. 4 ' , Many , international students, his junior Independent Study around his prison .... Security aVExt. 2590.' ' " attended the debate," 'giving the Viewpoints 4 Editors: Cookie Compitello Andrew Waldman mrm mmmm Editors discuss parking issues Pamela: Being the Photo Editor price? If I have to pay $130 more I plan to pay for. a parking space Represents the opinion the Wooster Voice Editorial Board of for the Voice, they don't often let to park in the same space that costs that is devoid of permit-les- s cars. Career Services9 appreciated me write anything for the newspa- me $20 this year, I expect a sharp " Elizabeth: While I fully agree aid per. As a matter of fact, I never increase in the amount of towings with Pam's points on the upcom- With I.S. dominating the lives of seniors, plans for after graduatin write anything. But the change in and other fines. It seems to me that ing parking pass price hike and have been put on the back burner by a many. The currently sparse prices for cam- a person with a think that she made many strong job market does nor make matters easier for those looking for work pus parking $150 parking arguments, there are still even next year. permits has permit should more reasons why this increase The Career Services Office provides a valuable resource to stu- forced me to be guaranteed should not take place. First of all, dents, one that is too often under utilized. Career Services offers coun- put pen to a space rela- at $20 each, the parking passes seling and advice on practical skills like preparing a resume and inter- paper in order tively near are the only affordable things on viewing for a job. Right now it is very important to get a jump on the to voice to my their dorm. If it this campus. So many students search for jobs after graduation. The many resources that Career opinion. The pamelamiller elizabethyuko means that on this campus, including myself, Services offers should not be taken for granted, as after leaving huge jump in " " another car has are lucky enough to receive a sig- Wooster .career counseling becomes very cosdy. " price is understandable. to be towed, then I have no sym- nificant amount of financial aid Any experience that students can gain in the professional world According to article, prices pathy for that person. Permits go from the campus. The College is invaluable, Career Services gives us the opportunity to get a the. have 15 years. on recognized that we had financial head start. not been raised in sale for upperclassmen before Since the College is in a money the end of the school year. There is need and made it possible for us We wanted little bit help crunch currently, drastically plenty of time to buy one. First-yea- rs to attend a school like Wooster. just a of increasing the cost of something get a chance at parking per- In : fact, the financial aid I We adrjit that down here in the Voice office we don't exactly follow that students need to buy is one mits after everybody else, so it received from Wooster ended up the same schedule as the rest of the campus. We're used to being up way to bring in more money. isn't their fault that someone else being the deciding factor on late at night, long after the rest of the campus has gone to bed. In the However, I am taking to task what forgot to purchase theirs. where I went to college. after-1-1 endurance test, we outlast every other office and, apparendy, that $150 will buy me next year in Another problem with However, it seems as the Taylor Help Desk. parking though the the way of parking privileges. this year is the vast amounts of College has forgotten that for Last week when one of our six computers died, we tried everything Currently, there are more cars spectators that come to sporting many of us a $130 price increase we could think of to fix it Around 1 1 Wednesday night, unsuccessful on campus than there are parking events. Maybe this is a prob- will be an unfortunate burden. in our own attempts, we called up the Help Desk, desperately trying to just spaces. Anyone that has tried to lem that plagues students living So why not just leave the car at get some, well, help. After no one picked up over in Tayler, we did find a parking space on campus near the stadium and PEC. During home you afford the pass? some snooping around and discovered that no one had been working if can't knows this. The parking lot these events, it is nearly impossi- It's not that easy. Paying for books at the desk since 11 that night, despite the fact that the Help Desk is behind Holden seems to be most- ble to even leave the parking lot, and1 tuition a supposed to be open until 2 a.m. requires getting job. ly reserved for staff parking. much less find an empty parking Finding a on campus can be We realize that it's hard to find people willing to work late hours job That's fair; the staff of Lowry space. Vehicles line the grass difficult and frustrating, forcing (especially on a Wednesday night!), but when other campus depart- needs someplace to park. But how medians in the Luce lot during many students who have no choice ments have staff troubles, they certainly don't close up shop and say about the lots behind Wishart? I games. Once, a mini-va- n even but to work, to seek employment "sorry, see ya tomorrow!" to students who desperately need their servic- remember being forced to park parked in the middle our lot, off campus. In order to get to many es. What if this had been March 23 and someone was trying to print an of there as a first-ye- ar living in blocking in the cars that happened these jobs, a car in necessary to IS? User Services either needs better management, better employees or a of Compton Hall. Those spaces are to be get around better schedule, but we'd appreciate it if they figured it out soon. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm y. off-camp- now all staff parking too. Again, near-b- While I can "make well over us professors and other staff do need Security $150 at a summerjob," seetmes someplace to park. But what does th WBoSTERVblCE about the students that actually nothing every penny is important. oniy stu- - live on campus? While people that to these : dents on Erin McCann and David Powell drive to work every day need vehicles. While they obviously do campus who really are not Editors in Chief spaces, residents need spaces too. not belong to students, they still opposed to this parking price Managing Editor: Ben Mitchell I think that the needs of the people take up elusive parking spaces. increase are some of the seniors Chief Start" Writer: Justin L. Hart Chief Copy Editor: Jay Menefee who live here should be more While this may seem petty, the who won't even be here next News Editor: Sarah Core important than those who don't. increase in permit prices will make year. One senior I talked to Asst. News Editor: Christopher Beck Weh Administrator Perhaps another parking lot could parking problems worse. There defended his argument by saying Viewpoints Editors: Cookie Compitello Nancy Dujmovic Andrew Waldman be in order. Even distant parking will most likely be an increase in "all of the other colleges charge Features Editors: Katie Berkshire on campus is better than parking the number of cars without per- around $150, why shouldn't Elizabeth Yuko in some residential neighborhood. mits. At the current $25 rate for we?" Well, if we wanted to be A&E Editors: Eliza Cramer with- Matt Foulds What about those students parking tickets, a person would be like all other colleges then we Sports Editor: Todd Worly out permits? It's pretty frustrating allowed to get six tickets before should not allow first-yea- rs to Photo Editor: Pamela Milter www.wooster.eduvoice trying to find a parking space equaling the same cost as a permit. have cars. It is as simple as that. Asst. Photo Editor: Jeremy Hohertz per- Illustrator: Seth Kerechanin Denotes Member of the Editorial Board while there are cars without I think that there should be stricter And since when has Wooster mits taking up the space I paid for. penalties for those in violation. wanted to be like other colleges? The Wooster Vine? if. a newspaper of the College of Wooster community, managed and produced entirely by students. The Mace is " published each tnday ol the academic school year, except during exairuitauons aisd breaks. Currently, the fine for not having a While I can ... make well over Opinions expressed herein are nm necessarily those of the entire student body, faculty; college administration or Voice staff. Unsigned editorials are written by members of the Wruce editorial board. Bylined pieces, coiumns and letters to the editor reflect the permit is $25. Next year, when the $150 at a summer job," every Miller, Photography editor and opinions of the writers. The Ume encourages all letters to the editors Letters must include a telephone number, and they must be received by 5 pjn. on price is $150, how many people penny is important. Not only is Yuko, Features editor, joined Monday for Friday publication Electronic submissions via e-tn- ail arc encouraged voice wooster edu I. The Voice reserves the right any ' ' x- will choose, to pay this comparably . .money precious to the College, to hold aistfrsunrnatitly' proof Viler which it receives - f ' but forces to write this .ejditprial for, Subscriptions to the Voice are V4 per year. All correspondence should be addressed lo:'7h Hootrrr Voice. Bos 3187. The College of minimal fine rather than the it Wooster. Wooster. OH 44ol . permit I find rather useful as well. And the Voice. Wooster Voice 5 A bit ofKauke unity

To the Editors, joined North Side to South in a The Vl C 7- - - I've never really considered moment of triumph as we reached myself a Fighting Scot. I don't the three feet-to-g- o mark. We play sports and I'm not in the cheered just because we knew we band. Heck, I'm barely even a fan. were living in a moment that My people are Irish. I go to class, would turn to legend and memory I go to club meetings, I work, I by that time tomorrow. ' hang out, I go home. I stole a We sang "We are the I 1 2 I Wooster brick once, well. ... before Champions" as we reached the they started ripping them out last one-fo- ot marker, and I could akr summer, but that's about as close almost hear the voices of students i i , a l-- as I've ever come to really living past singing along, pushing us on in I fJ I Wooster. But Wednesday night, through frost-bitte- n toes and Jan. 29 to 30 somevhere between sparking light fixtures. Cheers .r Vb.'ce the hours of 1 1 p.m. and 2 a.m., all erupted at random and people in .1 i m of that changed. began to drum on overturned Many of you have heard the sto- garbage cans. Sometime between ries of packing Kauke Arch, 2003 1 :25 and 1 :28 a.m., a first year put by now! For me and so many oth- in the first piece to touch to ceil- ers who were there, it was more ing. It just seemed to fit. We rev- than just an event. Somehow a eled in our victory. congregation was assembled via Standing between two of my an underground network of last closest friends and surrounded by minute rumors spread through the 50 new ones, I knew it had hap- halls. of pened. I Holden, late caught myself night away Every Jan. 29 from cheering with President needs to examine messages in on I a gusto I had- Armington, here out will tell n't felt since or other the story of Packing high school; I racial lines in pending war s h a d y had forgotten

Kauke: Arch. - means. As a it still lived To the Editors, dents who signed the petition At the same time, many of senior, I fig- inside of me. I When you walk into Lowry on the wall, I would support the those who support the war via ured this was my last chance to belonged with these people who Center, there is a poster that potential war to some extent. If polls or in the hall of Congress see the festivities, convincing worked together to make some- hangs on one of the pillars in the President is able to provide happen to be of upper middle myself that I could forego an extra thing bigger than themselves. It which students sign their names .strong evidence that Iraq class status. Well, for those hour of sleep before my 9 o'clock didn't matter to us that they expressing their displeasure at President Saddam Hussein is in individuals who support this I.S. meeting Thursday morning. wouldn't cancel classes in the the potential war against Iraq. violation of the cease fire terms war, especially Congressmen, I When I reached the Arch at morning and that our work would While students have differing he agreed to in 1991, and Bush have a question: would you 11:15, the task was already well be plowed down in the middle of opinions on why "Desert Storm has the backing of the United support this war if your son or underway, the tremendous pile of the night by a faceless grounds II: Bush Saves Daddy's Nations, I could care less if the daughter were forced to fight? snow reaching the top of the door- crew. What we created could not Reputation" should not happen, military turns Hussein and his The poor and the discriminated ways. Shivering and feeling pretty be destroyed by snowplows. they are all legitimate. Republican Guard into mince are going to fight a rich man's useless standing around in my Now, if all goes well, I'll be Many students simply have a meat. The world would be bet- war. That is totally unfair, and preppy pea-co- at and wool gloves leaving Wooster in May to problem with President's Bush ter without Hussein running a the system needs to be changed. with snowflakes, I figured the seek my future in the real "Axis of Evil" policy. Others country anyway. The Administration wants quickest way to warm up was to world. As every melodramat- feel that the Bush administra- The problem is that the make- Blacks to fight this war, but join in. I found some friends, and ic graduation speaker knows, tion wants to create a empire in up of those who are marching to at the same time supports we began. The scene was soon I will take a little part of the Middle East and that doing Baghdad to remove him happen removing social programs chaotic, as friends disappeared Wooster with me, hoping to so will only lead to more ter- to be disproportionately Black. that helps Blacks have an Tiomentarily and people began to one day give something back. rorist attacks in this nation. Despite the fact the nation is equal chance in getting into jair up with acquaintances and I don't know if I'll ever make Then there are those who think only twelve percent Black, it college or finding a qualified .trangers to fill the nearest avail-ibl- e enough money to endow my that if the United States goes to accounts for nearly one-thir- d of job. That is totally wrong to container. own department chair or war with Iraq, it should not be the army alone. Many of these the point of being evil, and if Hauling snow in garbage cans whether I'll have pipers at my without the support of the Black soldiers also happen to be the President does not remedy nd recycling bins to the mouth of wedding, but this one thing I United Nations. from lower class households this problem in the military. le giant indoor mountain, we know: Every Jan. 29 from Here's a better reason why who were left with no choice Black America will feel that 'orked together, drunks and here on out I will tell the the United States should not go but to join the military when the Axis of Evil is not some bers, frat boys and story of Packing Kauke Arch to war with Iraq: our military is college or finding a sufficient Middle Eastern nation, but an ouglassites, internationals and and the night I became a unfairly putting the lives of job no longer became an option. individual who resides at mericans alike. Two hours in, Fighting Scot. minorities and lower class indi- I'll say it right now THAT'S 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

j I e "top crews" shook hands and V - Jamie Byrk '03 viduals af risk. Unlike the stu-- A DAMN SHAME! Jonathan Parker 03 Features 6 Editors: Katie Berkshire Elizabeth; YukO Women ofImagespresent Wooster History X to campus you must first control what they among other forums and pro- ate personally meaningful quilt long before we were even Katie Berkshire - squares, which will be on display around. This is why we feel Features Editor think about themselves and how grams, and comes from a family they regard their history and cul- of quilters who taught her the at the dinner. that step is a i essential part of " 1 February is Black History ture. And when your conqueror secret messages in quilts that led This dinner will take place at black history month, and the Women of Images makes you ashamed of your cul- runaway slaves to freedom. 6:30 p.m., and all those participat- "The Women of Images have are taking full advantage of the ture and your history, he needs no Wilson brought with her several ing in the workshops will receive been working hard on prepar- celebratory and learning possibili- prison walls nor chains to hold quilts that she decoded, as well as a complimentary ticket. Others ing the opening number for the ties this month provides with you down. I strongly believe that a slide show that detailed the jour- are given the opportunity to pur- program. Be . prepared to be Wooster History X: Images of black children grow up thinking ney from slavery to freedom; from chase $2 tickets in Lowry Center dazzled by our own stepping Our Past, Images of Our Future that they are inferior. The contri- South Carolina to Canada. this week from 4 to 7 p.m. abilities!" Artes said. , Nicki Artes, one of the coordi- butions black people have made Tomorrow, there will be an all-d- ay The festivities will come to a Lee said, "I would like to pub-- nators of this program, explained go unnoticed in schools and workshop series centering close on Sat. Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m. licly commend the Women of the title of Wooster History X: instead historical myths and around African-America- ns and in McGaw Chapel when Step Images for thefine job they "Two years ago we wanted to stereotypes are continually per- art. From 1 to 3 p.m. in McGaw Afrika performs. Artes claims that have doneI, in planning educate the College campus petuated. We need this month of Chapel, Joyce Mason,' the this is a "must-see.- " This group is events for Wooster History X. about the black history w ithin our comprised of young artists from This is a yeari in which many of own community. We chose to the U.S. as well as from the the scholarly , achievements of hold a forum on the Galpin take- Soweto Dance Theatre based in African Americans are being over which resulted in the cre-- . South Africa. The opening num- celebrated, among them the cen- ation of the charter programs and ber, however, will be a perform- tennial of W.E.B. DuBois' Souls Folk the recruitment of . black faculty ance by the members of Images. work. The of Black and councilors. This event, among In charge of this opening and the thirty year anniversary many others, been number is Ochanya McRoberts of Black Studies in the academy. has swept yMj, pi under the carpet and no one '05, w ho has an extensive history The Wooster History X celebra- speaks of it, hence the name, in step. McRoberts was the cap- tion, incorporating various art Wooster History X." She added, tain of her high school's step forms, provides a look at the cre- A-;- "This year's programs focus on , team for two years and has per- ative endeavors of Africans and the arts. Keeping with the idea of formed in three non-Gre- ek step African Americans." Wooster History X, we have gath- shows. She taught the Women of Artes is very thankful for the ered people from the Wooster area 1. Images a step routine that she faculty and staff support that the to participate and share their sto- i t once performed herself. Women of Images have received ries and creativeness." Photo Courtesy Shay Raglin McRoberts said, "One of the throughout the planning process. Co-coordina- tor Shay Raglin '03 advantages of any step routine is She said, "I would just like to said, "All of the events are cul- The Women of Images are shown here getting ready to educate the cam- that you can take the same num- thank our advisors Sylvia turally enlightening, and one of pusfor Black History Month. ber and alter or revise it in so Lockett, Susan Lee and Cynthia our goals for the program is to many ways that it looks like Palmer for all of their help and increase cultural awareness on education to build self-estee- m and College's Gospel Choir director, something completely different. support. I would also like to thank the campus and in the communi- community as well as utilize it to will lead a workshop about slave Step has been incorporated into Jen Brown for all of her time she ty ... We have put a lot of hard help eliminate all prejudices songs and freedom songs. This the program because it has a has put into our programs. work into planning these events, among peoples." will result in a performance by the definite functionality within Thanks to all faculty, staff, and we really hope that they are Susan Lee, assistant dean of workshop participants at the din- African-America- n heritage. The organizations, and departments a success. If they are success- students and director of multi-ethn- ic ner at the end of the day. founders of the national African that have supported us and ful, the community will be a bet- affairs, added, "In my person- From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in American sororities and frater- helped us to make these pro- ter place." al opinion, such celebrations are Mackey Hall, Mrs. Renee Travis nities made step what it is today, grams a success." On Sunday, the Women of important, but they should not be will teach students how to cook Images conducted a radio show on . compartmentalized within certain "soul food," which will then be ov: WCWS to kick off the celebra- days of the calendar. Black histo- served at dinner. tion. Samantha Thomas '03. Jade ry is, indeed, American history From 3 to 5 p.m. in Luce Multi- i ! 'I J Davis '03, Kenny Simmons '03, and it should be acknowledged purpose room, Sister Yetunde Raglin and Alicia Scarborough and studied year-roun- d. I hope to Obasola and Isasina Ijagmadunmi '05 discussed topics that ranged see the day that people don't feel will be leading a workshop on

g, College of from African-America- n art to compelled to plan a month of African dance and story-tellin- the Wooster racism on the College of Wooster events showcasing the achieve- which will also involve costumes. campus. "Situations of racism ments of African Americans. That Once again, a presentation will have alarmingly increased in the will be the day when Sojourner occur at dinner. s Health Fair past three semesters on campus Truth is as widely recognized a From 1 to 6 p.m. in Lowry and it was felt that it needed to be figure in American History as Center, there will be a quilting February 1 2 addressed," said Artes. George Washington." workshop led by Ms. Joyce Scott Wednesday, Artes discussed the importance On Tuesday, Serena Wilson and Mrs. Martha Williams. This 1 - Lowry of celebrating Black History from Columbus gave a talk in workshop will be a continuation 0am 6:30pm Month. "A man by the name of McGaw Chapel about messages of the topics that Mrs. Wilson John Clarke stated once that in in quiltss Wilson has.been a guest .discussed on Tuesday. Students Everyone weleomel Center. ' ' admikftlon! order to control a group of people on the Oprah Winfrey show will have the opportunity to cre- - FREE Wooster Voice 7 Versatility is author's forte New minor offered Samathryn am nesses require employees to work Elizabeth Yvko Lisa Watts, With editor of to reading them before her visit." Staff Writer well with native speakers of Features Editor Wooster magazine is enthusi- week-lon- g During her stay in i Chinese and other languages. astic about Schwartz's visit: "Ms. Wooster, Schwartz will be vis- "I like being the oddball," said Careers in which a working knowl- More than just your average Schwartz's 1983 ., book, iting several classes, including Sean Scott '05 when asked about edge of Chinese is valuable include visiting writer, Lynne Sharon in the 'Disturbances Field, is the Advanced Fictional Writing j his decision to study Chinese. He teaching Chinese and interpreting Schwartz's versatility as a poet, one of the best novels I have class, as well as meeting with 1 is definitely going against the grain, and translating for the United novelist and translator makes her ever read. The way she takes individual students in addition to because Wooster does not currently Nations, the government or for pri- an asset to any college campus, A readers into the interior world of her public reading. "I think it j offer a major in East Asian Studies, vate and public organizations. Woodrow Wilson is important j The presence of Chinese, East Careers in which proficiency in

1 1 '- mjm-"""- " -" -- ' Visiting Fellow, """"" to demystify Asian, or 'Asian studies is not as Chinese is a good secondary tool Schwartz is the the writing i visible at the College of Wooster as include banking and finance, busi- author of many career or at neighboring schools such as ness, sales, export purchasing, for- works including writing path," I Oberlin, Kenyon . and Denison. eign market analysis, journalism, "In the Family said Bourne, .Making the option of Chinese foreign correspondence, science Way," "An Urban which he available to Woo students is an and research, library science, hotel Comedy," "The " hopes Schwartz attempt to catch up with the strong, management, publishing, radio well-round- Fatigue Artist," V ; will be able to ed curricula of other broadcasting and teaching English "Leaving do during her area liberal arts schxIs. A minor in in China to employees in corpora- Brooklyn," visit to Chinese Studies requires a Wooster tions abroad. . - "Rough Strife" T Wooster. "It is student to take six courses, three of But still, why not study an "easi- and "Balancing a great thrill to which are expected to be in the lan- er" language like Spanish or Acts." Schwartz's have a writer of guage itself and three of w hich will French? Sean's view is that "all work has Schwartz's consist of cultural exploration. In languages. esx.cially if it's not your appeared in caliber at addition to the classes offered native tongue, are difficult to learn." major newspa- Wooster and pers and not just for one cals and she has evening's talk "All who study Chinese find that the taught at numer- but for a week's ous graduate visit," said experience sharpens their under- writing programs Watts. standing of language in general in the Following in to lan- United States the footsteps of enables them use their native and abroad. past Woodrow guages more effectively and thus Described by a greater Associate VisitingWilson exercise amount of control Professor of Fellows like over their own lives," Wang said. English Dan last year's

off-camp- Bourne as Eleanor Clift here, us study is rec- Although Chinese has been said to "someone deeply and Tom ommended but not necessary. be "completely off the wall" embedded in Brazaitis, The minor, if approved by the fac- because it isn't based on the literary activi- Schwartz will ulty in February, will not go into American alphabet, Sean and ty," Schwartz pro- Photo by: Marion Ettlinger have the effect until next academic year. others don't find mastery of the duces writing in opportunity to Ruje Wang, Assistant Professor language to be "as difficult as Award-winnin- g author and poet Lynne Sharon Schwartz will have a several genres share her I of Chinese, believes that a minor people think it is." Dapeng Hu reading on campus and be visiting several classes during visit. her J including fiction, knowledge as in Chinese "offers students a bet- '06 finds the uniqueness and non-traditio- nal memoir and poet- - making a ter and more meaningful academ- nature of the Chinese ry. For her work, Schwartz has wife, husband and children cap- career out of being a writer. "To ic alternative." language to be "very beautiful." been nominated for a tivated me, and that was long have Woodrow Wilson Fellows I am sure that many of you are Professor Wang feels that "AH PENHemingway Award and before my own life turned domes- here is amazing because it lets reading this and thinking, 'What on who study Chinese find that the PENFaulkner First Novel tic ... Seeing Schwartz's name students come into contact with earth would anyone do with a experience sharpens their under- Award. She has also received again, after so many years, in the writers who have chosen to be minor in Chinese' Professor Wang standing of language in general awards from the mmmmmmm full-tim- e writ respond "Chinese is applicable in a and enables them to use their Guggenheim " think it is important to demystify ers," said variety of settings in the United native languages more effectively Foundation, The Bourne. States and abroad." He said that and thus exercise a greater amount N a t i o n a 1 the writing career or the writing Schwartz mastery of Chinese can benefit of control over their own lives, no Endowment for the path," said Bourne. will be giving Wooster students in pursuing such matter what their eventual fields Arts, the New York a reading of career fields as education, govern- of interest or occupations." Many

; State Foundation . her works in the MacKenzie ment, international trade, banking, students have received the train- for the Arts and the 1991 campus announcements was like Gallery of Ebert Art Center on print or electronic media, and ing and overseas experience PEN Renato Poggioli Award remembering an old friend. I Thursday, Feb. 13, at 7:30 p.m. tourism. Many employers are through the College that qualifies for her translation from hadn't run across any of her more followed by an informal recep- eager to hire graduates who are them for the minor, although Italian of Liana Millu's recent works, but I quickly tion with a chance to talk to proficient in Chinese because; a some .will graduate in May w uh- - . '' "Smoke Over Birkenair.v ordered a few and I look forward the 'author. great number pf international busi-- out that recognition . & 8 Arts Entertainment Editors: Eliza Cramer Matt Foulds --i Upcoming Rainer Maria Reigns Over Ballroom Matt Foulds placed in many critic's Top 20 lists Concerts A&E Editor for the year 2000. Now after four EPs and four LPs Rainer Maria The Clarks This Tuesday I had the pleasure of finally seems ready to break into the 27 attending the Rainer Maria concert mainstream with their fifth album, Generations Pub with a few close friends at "Long Knives Drawn." Their show Wheeling, WV Cleveland's famous Beachland at the Beachland was in support of Ballroom. Upon first entering the the new effort and boasted the open- Something Corporate venue, we were given the sense that ing acts Owen and Mates of State. 29 the crowd represented a form of an Owen, a solo performer formerly Club Laga "Emo Prom Night," w ith numerous of the band Aloha, seemed to per- Pittsburgh. Penn downtrodden-lookin- g individuals sonify the stereotype of the whiny mulling around in a ballroom com- solo acoustic artist. With lyrics such 1 The Pretenders plete with a disco ball hanging from as "Why did you leave me? was- i I, 211 the ceiling. One almost wanted to n't ready for you to go," the audi- x D Akron Civic Center grab for their poetry journal and ence was left to talk amongst them- Akron, Ohio favorite political literature at the selves while he finished his painful sight of it. For any person not famil- 25- - minute set Photo by Pamela Miller Indigo Girls iar with the term "Emo", just think Next up was the Carpenters-esqu- e 215 of bands such as Saves the Day, Mates of State. Made up of Kori Scots perfpms as guest band - Finney Chapel Sunny Day Real Estate, or to go Gardner (keyboard, vocals), and Nancy Dinner, Music and Director of the Scot Symphonic Oberlin, Ohio back several years, Fugazi. Aside Jason Hammel (drums, vocals), the Professor of Band, speaks to the audience while clarinet players, Clark Colby '03 from the usual suspects, the audi- Mates clearly resemble in appear- Aaron House '04 look on at the 2003 Tri-Coun- ty Honors Band Shipping News ence also included a bevy of ance the typical White Stripes sort of and Concert on Feb. 2. Students from High Schools all over the county, 217 Cleveland's most noted under- modern guygirl musical combo. auditioned the opportunity to participate in this event. The stu- Beach and Ballroom ground figures, including the omi- However, the keyboard-ridde- n for dents were divided into two bands directed by Kathleen McGady of Cleveland, Ohio nous and difficult Brian Straw, who sound of Mates of State in no the Springfield Schools in Holland, Ohio and Dr. William was set to play the Beachland the way resembles the bluesy influ- Local Guegold, the Chair the School Music at the University ofAkron. John Brown's Body following night ence of their MTV counterparts. of of The Scot Band appeared as the guest band the annual concert. The 220 Rainer Maria, whose name While at points enjoyable, the for Pipers and dancers began Wooster's portion of the concert with their Club Laga derives from the deceased German Mate's performance offered lit- Music from Scotland. The Scot Band then completed the concert with . Pittsburgh, Penn. poet Rainer Maria Rilke, first met at tle variance and often degenerat- Ralph Hultgr en's "Whirr, Whirr, Whirr.'!.'," "Tliird Suite" by Robert a poetry conference at the ed to resembling the soundtrack Jager andfinally Clifton Williams' "Symphonic Dance 3 "Fiesta." Toad The Wet Sprocket University of Wisconsin. The band for the second "Legend of 225 consists of long-tim- e collaborators Zelda" videogame. somber "Situation: Relation." The by rnimicking classic arena-roc- k Odeon Concert Club Kyle Fischer (guitar), William With the two openers finally fin- set also included songs off of older moves such as the "windmill pat-- 1 Cleveland, Ohio Kuehn (drums) and Caithlin de ished, the time came for , Rainer albums such as the pretentious tern" and everybody's favorite, Marrais (vocals, bass). Rainer Maria Maria to take the stage. The band "Broken Radio." De Marrais' res- the "Hard Rocking Ted Nugent Steven Wright first began to gamer attention with started off with the immediately onating voice translated quite well M-1- 6 Rock Kick". Fischer's

. 228 . their second LP, "Look Now accessible "Long Knives" off of to stage, losing little from the devotion to jokingly (hopefully) Palace Theatre Again," which enjoyed a lengthy their newest release, quickly draw- poetic strength it boasts on the recreating these moves made the Greensburg, Penn. stay on the CMJ charts fueled by ing in most of the crowd. From band's albums. Perhaps the most show all the more enjoyable. rave reviews from "Spin," "The there the band relied heavily on memorable aspect o Rainer While the attitude of the "Emo Coldplay Village Voice" and "The Alternative material from their new album, Maria's performance was the gui- Elite" was at points oppressive,

anti-w- ar 32 . Press." Embraced for both their most notably the themed tar styling of Kyle Fischer. Rainer Maria proved to be an A.J. Pal umbo Center poetic undertones and strong vocals "The Imperatives," and "Ears Ring" Known for his on-sta- ge energy, energetic and overall enjoyable Pittsburgh, Penn. on the part of de Manias, the band before finally closing with the Fischer lived up to his reputation live show. The Chieftains 35 : Zwan CD is no departure Corgan Benedum Center - for unbridled rock of their youth, Pittsburgh, Penn. David Powell Corgan 's roots. The result is raw through- the music in an almost and unpolished, a gracious wel- intangible fashion. The songs musically and lyrically, but desire Editor In Chief stay true to their stylistic ori- Baez come for rock purists amidst an lack some of the abrasive, youth- to Joan Unfortunately, part of the 321 "Baby Let's Rock!" a simple epidemic of overproduced radio ful energy of the early Pumpkins. gins. crude beauty of their music is lost Southern Theatre song title from Zwan's debut hits. The chaotic clash of three They are softer, rounder and less fre- in this taming process. Columbus, Ohio album "Mary Star of the Sea," guitars with a bass and drum provocative. The mood is also sums up the vibe of the newest quently smothers the vocals like a more optimistic than the Zwan's line-u- p is filled out by project of former Smashing high school garage band. Pumpkins' "Infinite Sadness." long-tim- e friends and associates Billy Corgan. Ironically, an air maturity has grown up and sur- of a predominately punkindie cir- Compiled from Pumpkins frontman of Corgan cle. Lummer Jimmy Chamberlin, www.pollstar.com Zwan delivers exactly what accompanies this sound through- rounded himself with other expe ". ' accom--j)ishme- nt -, '. . . Pumpkiriheads' ' would have out the album. The aged rienced musicians .who are ready, . - return, of its creators seeps aggressive, Continued on page 9. J - ..J dreamed, .for . . a. .to. to move beyond the Wooster Voice Celtic 'jams' bring musical tradition to Wooster Eliza Cramer ; pletely informal; you never know Welsh. Old-tim- e (which is an A&E Editor who's going to show up. People American style of music, used at just get together and play tunes contradances) includes Bluegrass, If you passed through Mom's that they know or want to share Appalachian, New England, this past Tuesday, you may have with others," said Adzima. English and French-Canadia- n heard a new musical "jam" ses- On Tuesday six Wooster stu- (Quebecquois). The tunes played sion. This was the first CelticOld-Tim-e dents and about 10 community at the "jam" session depend upon Music Jam Session held members actively participated in who shows up and what they want .trs- - here at the College, and will con- the circle. The sessions usually to play. tinue to take place throughout the have a general repertoire, where The group is very informal and rest of the semester every Tuesday everyone knows the tunes, which anyone is free to attend the group. night from 7 to 10 p.m. Charlene can include songs from the movie Mom's will still be open during V Adzima '05, who participated in a "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" to the session, and anyone is wel- similar session last year at Irish fiddle tunes. However, new come to stay and listen, eat, do Woogel's. bagel shop, organized songs are always welcome. The homework or chat. this informal group. But since the group decides what to play or sing Adzima said, "Spending all J new owners no longer wished to by going around the circle and your time with people your own have musicians on Tuesday having the members choose. age can be fun, but socially inter- nights, Kim Tapie, community "The neat thing about this folk acting with people who are of v member : and . supporter of tradition is that it spans mariy gen- another generation can also be CelticOld Time music in the res of folk music," said Adzima. enriching. You get to make new Wooster area urged Adzima to The music played comes from friends, make some connections, start a group on campus. many different types of "old-tim- e" learn some new things, and share "The basic idea behind a 'jam' and Celtic music. Celtic can what you know. It's a nice social session like this is that it's com be defined as Irish, Scottish, and circle to be involved in." Photo By Danikl T. Bandstka

Felipe Mdlan-Calhou- n '06 joins the festivities at Mom 's Truck Stop by Corgan and company plow on playing the guitar at the CelticOld-Tim- e "jam" session in on Tuesday. continued from page 8. onto "Siamese Dream" or ly the religious themes that have "Mellon Collie and the consistently sprinkled Corgan 's a founding member of the Infinite Sadness." writings. From these songs it Beginning Friday Pumpkins, is the only personnel However, Zwan's stacked tal- appears that Corgan may be at holdover from the mega-ban- d. ent is not lost among Corgan 's embracing more contently the Matt Sweeney, guitarist, comes predominance. The background pseudo-Christia- n faith that he from the respected underground vocals of Sweeny and Lenchantin has struggled with and defied Cinemark bands Skunk and Chavez, while on the majority of the tracks add openly on Pumpkins albums. guitarist David Pajo has similar a beautiful harmonizing element The album ends with the origins in the punk bands Slint reminiscent of a grungy Crosby, bouncy, almost Tom Petty like Movies 10 and Tortoise. Bassist Paz Stills, Nash and Young. The "Come With Me," which How To Lose A Guy Lenchantin solidified the quartet triple guitar assault, with seems out of place after the 14 In 10 Days (PG-1- 3) (1:30)4:15,7 :00, 9:45 shortly after their inception, Sweeny and Pajo pulling along minute long "Jesus, I Mary Shanghai Knights (PG-Chica- go 13) (1:15)4:50,7 30, 10:10 coming from a notable career in Corgan, reinforce this image, Star of the Sea." But the con- (PG-13- ) :15, 10:00 A Perfect Circle. while Chamberlin exhibits some trast works and leaves the lis- (1:55)4:35,7 Despite efforts by Corgan, of the best and most distinctive tener with a pleasant feeling, The Recruit (PG-1- 3) (1:10)4:40,7 :10, 9:40 (PG-1- 3) (credited as Billy Burke in the drumming of his career. The re-enforc- ing the shift in mood Biker Boyz (1:35)5:00,7 40, 10:15 liner notes) to present an image effect is particularly strong on from Corgan's previous work. Final Desination 2 (R) (1:20)4:45,7 05, 9:25 of being a mere member and not the first single "Honestly," as With the Smashing Kangaroo Jack (PG) (1:45)5:15,7 :45. 9:55 the front man of Zwan, he is well as "Ride a Black Swan" Pumpkins, Corgan estab- Darkness Falls (PG-1- 3) (1:25)5.05,7 20, 9:30 clearly the conductor. and "Endless Summer," which lished himself as one of Just Married (PG-1- 3) (1:40) 4:25, 7: 35, 9:50 the contribute to the established, prolif- With the exception of rock's most prominent, National Security (PG-- 1 3) (1:50)5:10,7 25. 9:35 title track, the album is entire- mature tone of the album. ic and emotional songwriters ly written by Corgan. He is As a whole, the album sounds mastering both the power ( ) Saturday, Sunday only the lead singer and co-produc- er, consistent, complete and con- ballad and the original "alter- No PassesEvening Classic Supersavers and the style is definitively nected every song is a keep- native" format while injecting Coming Soon: DareDevil and Jungle Book 2

Corgan'. Whether he admits er. "Settle Down," "Yeah!" and spirituality, melody . and it or not, Zwan is the new "Desire" are three of the most gloom into the grunge move- AH shows before 5 p.m. only $3.75 Pumpkins. Even with the playful and entertaining songs ment. In Zwan, Corgan General Admission $5.75 for adults, slight form differences, every on the album. While "Of a makes it clear he intends on Friday and Saturday after 5 p.m. $6 song on the album, with the Broken Heart" is a bit clique, it remaining a force in the First Matinee show Mon-Fr- i $3 possible exception of "Come still manages to justify itself. music industry by keeping

With sounds as it "Declarations of Faith" and the power 345-875- Me," if alive stylistic For complete listings, call J33Q) 5, ' -- ' 1 could have wrestled , its way "Jesusv I" readdress most direct of grurfge. Sports 10 Editor: Todd Worly Swimmers fall short to Kenyon The boys discuss All-St-ar snubs Jen Eklund score of 190.20 in the one-met- er lenging races of the meet. dive. Despite the end of their dual The NBA all-st- ar game is this weekend and it seems like every Sports Writer The Scot men finished strong meet season, the Scot swim- year more and more good players are left the squad. This year is off The Scot swimmers and in the 200 backstroke, 100 back- mers and divers aren't yet fin- no different so we here at the Voice would now like to provide our 2002-0- divers wrapped up their dual-me- et stroke, and 100 breaststroke as ished with their 3 cam- top all-st- ar snubs for each conference. season on Friday, with well. Kevin Wolfe '05 took paign. The upcoming NCAC Eastern Conference both the men's and women's second in the 200 backstroke in meet on Feb. 13 and 14 will be (Pacers): Oh, those dirty Piston the late Ron Artest teams of 80's teams falling' to defending 2:02.89, while Austin Carter '05 another significant test for the would be so proud. Artest has developed into the best one-on-o- ne Division III champion and placed third in the 100 back- Scots. At the season-openin- g defensive player in the league. He does everything from hustling and NCAC foe Kenyon College. stroke in 58.37. Charlie NCAC relays in October, the rebounding to breaking cameras and messing up Pat Riley's hair. The Scot men (4-- 5) dropped a Schneider '03 also hit the wall Scot men finished in a tie for Jalen Rose (Bulls): When you see the name Brad Miller on the 125-9- 0 decision to the Lords, in third place in the 100 breast-strok- e 5th place out of nine teams, all-st- ar squad and you wonder "who the hell is that?" don't worry, while the Ladies defeated the with a time of 1:11.15. while the women finished third you're not alone. Rose is the only player on Chicago's team that isn't Scot women (7-- 2) 189-9- 0 in Another notable performance out of eight teams. BullA. only their second dual-me- et loss for the Scot men was turned in The Scots are training hard Ray Allen (Bucks): How could they leave Jesus Shuttlesworth off this season. by Corey Maras '06, who fin- and hoping for even better the all-st- ar team? He is one of the best pure shooters in a league Despite Wooster's losses, ished the 200 butterfly in 3:06. results against the NCAC teams where shooting is an endangered species. both teams received strong indi- Despite having never competi- in the championship meet, Western Conference vidual performances that made tively swam the event before, which will precede the Case Michael Finley (Mavs): One the best all around players in the of the meet an exciting and com- Maras finished strong for the Western Reserve University league. He can score, rebound, pass and defend. petitive one. The Scot women Scots. in one of the most chal Classic on Feb. 22. (Warriors): He is the best on a much-improv- ed Antawn Jamison player captured first place in four Golden State team. He definitely deserved a Yao spot over events the 200 medley relay, Ming, has well but is definitely all-st- ar who played not worthy of an 50 freestyle, 200 breaststroke, selection quite yet and the 200 freestyle relay. Ras Wallace (Blazers): a heed Even though he has bad reputation The 200 medley relay team of one Wallace is of the best players in the league. He leads the Blazers Kayla Heising '04, Liz Whittam in scoring, rebounding, blocks and 3- pointers. '05, Jenny Bayuk '03 and Tanya I love working with Bronco. I feel like Pete Sampras and I'm he's Tarasenkov '04 won their race a tennis ball. He gently himself the air and come smash tosses in I with a time of 1:49.94, while ing him across the court at 120 mph. Heising also dominated in the I realize there are like five people that actually out there read this -- 50 freestyle with an NCAA-qualifyin- g (Hi, Dr. Casey), but I'm sure our readers) would much rather have nj. , and pool-reco- rd time ' ' something other than the All-St- ar Game to look at, let alone have to t of 23.79 in the race. read about the bums who even good All-St- ar weren't enough to go to the home Bayuk also took first -.

.- . No, I suggest we . Game. talk about something that is obviously place in the 200 breaststroke in on everyone's mind. 2:29.42, while the Scots' 200 ESPN.com reported recemdy that Deer Hunters the Minnesota freestyle relay team of Heising, Association has collected $6,000 that they will give to a girl who ' Tarasenkov, Sony a Tarasenkov . suffered the loss of her horse, so she can purchase another one. I'm '04 and Kate Henley '05 won sure you all remember that sad day in Minnesota State history. their race in 1:40.15. Young Lindsey was riding on Princess when 89 year an old man, Other strong performances by thinking he saw a deer, fired and killed the missing the horse, just the Scot women included Kim girl's leg. Honest mistake. I mean, how often have you been rid- out Chambers '06, who finished ing your horse, when all of the sudden someone just shoots it, mis- second place in the 200 back- taking it for a deer? That's what I thought stroke at 2:16.59. Sonya BY... YOU ALL KNOW US BY NOW Tarasenkov '04 hit the wall sec- ond in the 100 freestyle with a time of 55.16, while Whittam ended up in third place in the 1000 freestyle at 11:10.43. Elizabeth Roesch '05 took third in the 200 freestyle in 2:00.59. "Last Sunday, the Sports Gal seized the The Scot men also swam hard in every event, despite tough opening and dragged me ... 'yard-sal-e hop competition from the Kenyon . . . 3Mi ping.' She should Iiave just castrated me." swimmers. Joe" Silvestri '06 Photo By Jeremy Hohertz and Todd Koenig '06 captured wins for the Scot men, with Up, up and away! A Scot diver floats towards victory. The swimming ".- - Bnx Simmons, js describing the agontzlng time period and diving teams have seen great improvement throughout the season, super Silvestri taking first in the 500 for sports fans between the bowl and march freestyle with a time of 5:16.78, and are now poised to make a strong showing in the postseason...... ,, . -- Madness-. From ESPN.com while Koenig posted a winning Despite Fridays-los- s to Kenyon, .Woostec made astrong showing. si Wooster Voice u Wooster works OT and it was a total team effort." Ben Mitchell Only eight points were scored Managi.g Editor in the overtime, as both teams LEARN In keeping up the trend of close played cautiously on offense. All ONE OF 21 finishes, the Scot women's bas- of Wooster's points in overtime ketball team defeated Oberlin on came from the free throw line, as LANGUAGES

63-5- 6-of-- ' Tuesday 9 in overtime. the Scots went 10 during the Wooster's last three games have extra period. With five seconds been decided by a combined total left in overtime. Jen Flavin '04 hit At a Soldier it the of seven points. one-of-t- wo free throws to make it Defense language "I would say that the last few a two posession game, securing Institute in Monterey. games have been a good learning the victory for Wooster. California, you'll leer experience for us," said co-capt- ain Neither team could get their Kristen Rice '03. offenre going, as the Scots and one of 21 languages And The Scots found themselves Yeowomen both shot under 40 yon don't need to speak I down 10 points with under four percent from the field. foreign language to minutes left in the game, before Barone lead Wooster in scoring qualify they put together a comeback that with 20 points and added four would lead them past Oberlin. assists and six steals. Lindsay latuezfrMiat With the Yeowomen leading 55-4- 5, Schaaf '04 had 17 points, hitting Natalie Barone '06 hit a three five-of-te- n three point attempts. In pointer to cut the lead to single doing so Schaaf set a Wooster sin- digits. That was the beginning of gle, season record for three point- an 11-- 0 Wooster run, in which the ers with 43 on the year. Scots forced five turnovers and "This game was another grabbed six offensive rebounds. ing experience for us," said It With Wooster leading 56-5- 5, Rice. "All season we have A Oberlin made a pair of free throws played not to lose, and I don't to take a one point lead. On the think we have really learned ensuing possession Barone was how to win close games. We are 8s mtmrnmrnt fouled, but was only able to con- getting better at that." vert one of the two free throws, This Saturday, Wooster hosts sending the game into overtime. fifth place Denison. "We need to "I think we really came togeth- control our turnovers, and just er as a team in this game," said shoot the ball better," said Rice. Photo By Jeremy Hohertz Rice. "We got the offensive "This is a team that we can and rebounds when we needed them. should beat." Kristen Rice '03 shoots over opponents.

Track team takes off at Denison Don't forget to use Katie Berkshire had an impressive throw of 40'6". The men pole vaulters won Features Editor Nicki Artes '03, throwing the their event, with Nathan Collins The men's and women's shot put for the women, came 04 clearing 13'6" for first place indoor track and field teams in fourth place with her throw and Doug Reiser '04 at 12'6" in continued to show promise at of 365". . third place. Office Services the North Coast Athletic Also taking first at the Relays Other impressive showings at Conference Relays at Denison was the triple-jum- p team of the Relays were from James University in Granville on Corey Humphrey '03 and Nii Williams '04, who was an ani- for all your copying needs! Saturday. The men placed third Djan Tackie 05, who were also mal in winning the long jump out of nine teams, only one named the NCAC field athletes of competition with a jump of point behind the second place the week-Pol- e 20'9.25 and Taylor Delhagen I.S. copies, Transparencies, Posters, team of Wittenberg University, vaulters Jessica King '06, '06 taking fifth place in the 5000 Laminating, Color Printing and Binding while the women placed sixth. Alexa McCarthy '06 and Kate meter event. Allegheny College took first for Legg '06 made a good showing at This weekend, the teams the men, while Denison won the the Relays, all clearing 7'6". "We will travel to Case Western women's competition. are improving our heights," said Reserve University to compete Open Monday through Friday, The Scot men took first for the King, "but we missed Jill Bemer in their Invitational. from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. shot put event, with powerhouse 06, who was at a basketball "There should be some good Keith Vance 04 going crazy in game. . .our relay would have competition on Saturday at Case, throwing a school record of been significantly better with her and we're all hoping to do our 50'02.50". Nick Miller '03 also there." best," Vance said. T aAgosTER VOICE 12 Men 's b-b- all heads to Wabash Todd Worly from that point on. conference game towards the end Sports Editor The win over the Lords, com- of the season, so it was important bined with Wittenberg's Saturday to play hard despite their record." The men's basketball team afternoon loss at Allegheny, Wooster stayed hot Wednesday kept on rumbling through the pushed the Scots out to a two-gam- e night, shooting down Allegheny NCAC this week, hauling in two lead in the NCAC standings. on a 40-minu- te Gator hunt to f 4 blow-o- ut home wins. Wooster As a team, the Scots sizzled from send them limping back to Scots brought out slapped around Kenyon on the field, shooting 66.7 percent Meadville. The . Saturday night, dominating the (34-of-5- I). 13 out of 15 Wooster the whipping stick early on, mak- Lords 92-5- 5. Then, playing an players scored, led by Bryan ing 17 of their first 22 field goal

8-o- 42-2- Allegheny team with nothing to Nelson '03 with 2 1 points on f-9 attempts in establishing a 2 lose on Wednesday, the Scots shooting. 'lead .with .5:20. left in the half. 12-- prevailed 97-7- 4. Matt Schlingman '05 tied a Allegheny countered with a 1

7-of- 47-3- After an early 2-- 2 tie, Wooster career-hig- h with 17 points on -7 spurt to close the Scot lead to 5 exploded for an 11-- 0 run to take a shooting from the field, and at the half. commanding 13-- 2 lead. Kenyon, Witucky had an impressive night The Gators cut the lead to just w ho has only won one game, then with 14 points on 5-of- -5 shooting. nine (51-4- 2) early in the second cut the lead back down to six. but Perhaps no Scot player epitomized half, but Wooster extended its lead

all-arou- 58-4- the nightmare continued for the Wooster's solid nd per- back to 3. Allegheny would- s'" ... Lords as the Scots rattled off 10 formance more than Cory n't quit, however, clawing back to straight points, coasting into half-tim- e Caughlan '05, who scored one 61-5- 0, but the Scots put the nail in 7i with a 44-2- 6 lead. Kyle point, dished out an assist and the coffin with a dominating 17-- 5 Witucky '06 hit one of his four snagged a game-hig- h two steals in run as their lead swelled to 78-5- 5. - 1 three-pointe- rs on the first posses- just four minutes of action. The Gators still had one .more run 'It. sion of the second half, as "We played well against in them, cutting the lead down to Wooster never led by less than 20 Kenyon," Caughlan said. "It was a 82-7- 3, but it was too little, too late as Wooster canned 11 -- of-13 free throws in the last four minutes of

" . the game. Nelson was a bad man, leading Photo ByJeremy Hohertz the Scots (19-1,11-- 0) by rattling off 37 points, tying his career Matt Schlingman '05 takes it strong to the basket. high, to go along with seven The Scots, ranked sixth in the and Smith had great games. In boards. He was essentially country, kept Allegheny in the fact, I touched the floor 27 times

13-of-- unstoppable, shooting 17 game by committing an unchar- jumping up and down cheering from the field. Matt Smith '03 acteristic 18 turnovers, while the for them." scorched the Gators with 19 Gators limited themselves to just The win was Wooster's tenth points and five rebounds, hitting 10. But Allegheny was lucky straight, clinching the sixth b O all four of his three-poi- nt that the margin was only as much straight year the Scots have earned - ;4 r- r attempts. In doing so, Smith as it was, as the Scots outshot the a double-dig- it winning streak. became just the sixth player in Gators 63.3 percent to 41.4 per- The Scots take their two-ga- me NCAC history to make at least cent, respectively. Further, NCAC lead on the road Saturday 200 career three-pointer- s. But Wooster had its way with afternoon for a crucial matchup at this lethal duo wasn't alone, as Allegheny (9-11,5- -6) under- Wabash College, currently third Blake Mealer '05 responded to an neath, holding a 38-1- 7 rebound- place in the conference. off-nig-ht on Saturday to exploit ing advantage. "If we can beat Wabash, we're the Gators inside with 15 points "Allegheny had the skill and basically in the driver's seat for and six rebounds. Schlingman the style to comeback quickly," the NCAC," Caughlan said. "We continued to play well, as he was Caughlan, who did not see any just need to keep playing together, a human eraser with a career high action against Allegheny, said. move the ball well, and use our Photo By Jeremy Hohertz five blocked shots, to go along "But we kept our composure and fundamentals to play good team with seven points. held off their runs, and Nelson defense and offense." Bryan Nelson '03 scores yet another basket inside. !

Men's Basketball Women's Basketball TYack & Field Swimming & Diving 28 at Wabash 28 vs. Denison 27 at CWRU Invitational 213-1- 5 at NCAC 212 vs. Hiram 210 at Ursuline Championships in Canton

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