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' - Barnett Cocks Vol. CXX, Issue XIX February 27, 2004 Tuition to raise next year Operation of fire By Eliza S. Cramer age, four-ye- ar public institutions Denison $34,980, Ohio Wesleyan in the Editor in Chief country increased $579 for $32,550 and Oberlin $36,938. The alarm in question the 2003-0- 4 academic year. Four-ye- ar median increase was 5.07 percent private institutions increased for the Association of Colleges in By Elizabeth M. Miller Electricians were called in to Last week all underclassmen 1,1 at $ 14 for that same year. the Midwest (AMC), slightly Asst. News Editor perform tests on the fire detec- received a letter from the College Wooster averaged this amount, higher than Wooster's. "Generally tion equipment in the residence notifying them of the increase in with a five percent increase in its Wooster has lagged behind many On Feb. 15, a custodian report- hall. The alarms and detection tuition for the 2004-0- 5 school year. comprehensive tuition fees. Of n or even most private colleges in ed a evidence of a fire in a first devices were found to be in The letter announced an approxi- the Five Ohio having lower tuition floor bathroom of Babcock Hall. working order. mate six percent increase to Colleges, Denison increases during the past The custodian called Security "We're always concerned $33,200 from this year's price of increased 6.2 percent, five yedrs," said Walton. because a burned trash can was when we think someone pur- $31300. President of the College Oberlin '5.9 percent, K U Tuition rates for the other found partially melted to the posely set a fire," said Kirk. R. Stanton Hales said, "Each year Kenyon 5.9 percent and V - L colleges have not yet been floor of the bathroom. "We don't There have been responses to the cost of running the college goes Ohio Wesleyan 4.3 percent. released for 2004-0- 5. know when the actual incident about 40 fire alarms on campus up. It costs more to heat and light "In each case, the tuition Financial support happened," said Director of so far in the 2003-0- 4 academic and maintain need-base- buildings, to buy food actual dollars of each of d and merit Safety and Security Joe Kirk. He year. Of those incidents, about . and computers and lab equipment these institutions is currendy received by said that alarms had not gone off 10 have been actual fires. and books. In addition, Wooster increased at a higher rate 95 percent of Wooster anytime within 24 hours of the He noted that the arsons on must raise salaries and wages for its than Wooster and students. Tuition and fees campus this year have included V V 11 custodian's report. 500 plus employees not only to Wooster remains the least only generate 60 percent of Kirk said, "What we found, incidents where people have meet inflation but also to meet expensive or these private the annual budget of the col we're not sure where it took burned phonebooks, shirts, trash competition in hiring excellent fac- schools in Ohio," said Vice rlege; the remainder comes from place there was melted plastic cans and leaves. ulty and staff." President of Business and Finance endowment and gifts to the from the trash can that was in They , have been "a combina- Colleges and universities across Robert Walton. Wooster Fund. While the Wooster this room. It's not a trash can tion of dumb ones and more seri- the nation have felt this increase. - In the 2003-0- 4 school year, Fund contributes greatly to the that is usually in this room, so ous ones," said Kirk, which The College Board wrote in an Wooster 's tuition was $31,300, we're not sure if it happened include the fire in Bissman last Oct. 10, 2003 article that on aver while Kenyon 's was $35,370, See "Tuition," page 2 there or what." semester and the destruction of a There was no indication of a trash can by fire in Holden earli- fire taking place in the bathroom. er this semester. Lecture discusses U.S. culture "Parts of it were melted on the The bulk of actual fires and floor," said Kirk, who noted that, false alarms on campus have . taken place in Bissman and By "it was at least hot" when placed Justin L. Hart in the bathroom, even if the fire Holden Halls. News Editor did not initiate there. Kirk said he will be working "What we have in there are with Residential Life and The final Great Decisions lec- heat detectors and there are Housing staff to educate students ture of 2004 was given by Walter smoke detectors. There was about alarms and the ways in L." Hixson, professor of history at either not enough smoke to which they should respond to the University of Akron, on cause the alarm to go off or them. "We take it very serious- Tues., Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. in someone put it out right away or ly," said Kirk. Gault Recital Hall of Scheide something. We're not sure how Fire drills, which Safety and Music Center. "American much of it was present, what we Security schedules once per Cultural Hegemony?" was the know is what we saw, which was-th- e semester, will happen when the title of the lecture. last, the remnants of it. weather is warmer this semester. "I hope to offer you some We don't know how much of it Director of Residential Life thought-provokin- g commentary was a real whole trash can or and Housing David Brown could on U.S. foreign policy," Hixson not," said Kirk. not be reached for comment. said to the audience. He related how the study of foreign policy had not gotten much focus for the March 2 Election Preview Inside decade after the end of the Cold War. Now, however, things have Democratic Primary: Kerry comes off strong win in is a i Utah, favorite in Ohio. is i i changed. "Foreign policy back maaaanaa- -i II ri r. t in a major way," he said. "It's very University of Akron history Professor Walter L. Hixson gave Issue 11: Wooster Schools face massive budget cuts, important for the public to engage the last Great Decisions lecture on Tues., Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. will voters save the schools? (Photo by Caroline Hotra). See "Lecture," page 2 News . .; 2 Editors: Christopher Beck Justin L. Hart Asst. Editor: Elizabeth M. Miller Kammer gives final Wayne Co. to vote on Clergy Academy lecture schools & nominees include establishing fees for Ohio is a significant state for By Christopher Beck extracurricular activities, reducing the Democratic candidates. Only News Editor the busing services, cutting about Democrats Franklin Roosevelt 82 jobs and maybe closing two and John Kennedy won the presi- On Mar. 2, Wayne County will elementary schools. Further cuts dential race without winning the take part in a decisive election for would follow for the 20)5-0- 6 Ohio vote. No Republican has the Democratic primary candi- school year. - ever won without winning Ohio. dates and vote on an important Ohio will also cast its vote for Other contested elections local issue. The numerous yellow who should run against include the Democratic open seat signs that have littered front yards President George W. Bush in the for U.S. senate. Running in the throughout town reflect the con- next election. race are Norbert G. Dennerli, Jr. troversy surrounding Issue 1 1 . The ballot will have Wesley K. and Eric D. Fingerhut who visited This issue involves a levy that Clark, Howard Dean, John campus on Thursday. '! would raise approximately $4 Edwards, John F. Kerry, Dennis J. The Republicans running are million dollars a year for The Kucinich, Lyndon H. LaRouche John Mitchel and George V. Wboster School District, which and Jr. Joseph I. Lieberman. Voinovich. The winner of the US.'.- - includes about 4,300 students. Kerry, the current favorite in the Democratic vote between Nancy A. It is estimated that the tax state, is coming off of a strong Feurst and W. Scott Gwin will chal- would cost about $200 a year for a performance in Utah, gaining 85 lenge Republican Thomas J. Moyer L 1 home with a $100,000 income. A percent of the vote. for Chief Justice of the Supreme j 5-m- ill levy failed on the He made a few stops in Ohio, Court. For more information about November ballot by 61 votes. including Toledo, Youngstown and the local elections, or to see the Religious Studies professor Charles Kammer gives the final According to the Daily Record, Cleveland on Tuesday as part of results on election night, visit The Clergy Academy of Religion lecture at 1:15 p.m.