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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. on Tues., the Wboster school district will his "jobs tour" which emphasized County Elections Homepage at Feb. 17, in Westminster Church House's Mackey Hall (Photo by make a $3.5 million reduction in Kerry's economic platform. Ohio www.ssnet.comwayne. Jeremy Hohertz). spending regardless of the result lost 246,700 jobs in the last three of the March 2 vote. This would years, 67,000 of them last year. Tuition will increase for College News Briefs in areas that they were involved "I can understand if they are try- Tuition in," she said. ing to make the school better. It Beekwitk to co-ed- it political journal continued from p. 1 Others understand the need for seems to be the general thing that expenses of the college, the raises, but question where the colleges increase tuition, but I'd like Political Science Professor Karen Beckwith was recently named increase in tuition each year money is going and why the to know where the money is going." chief co-edit- or for a new scholarly journal from the American reflects the growing inflation jump is so high. John Patton '07 Students are also asking if Political Science Association. The journal is called Politics & rate of the economy. If the infla feels the College should better tuition will continue to rise and Gender, and is set to begin publication by Cambridge University tion rate rises, so must what will be the future peer-review- ed 5 Tuition 25 Years Press in 2005. It will deal with research on the rela- the tuition in hopes "to Projected Increase Over of a college education tion of gender to numerous political fields, such as comparative pol- break even and operate if they do. itics, political theory, and U.S. and international politics. Beckwith's at the same level as prior Both Walton and co-edit- or will be Dartmouth College associate professor of govern- years," said Walton. 80.000 Hales noted that the. ment Lisa Baldez. Students are not as 70.000 trend will continue. positive as College offi- 60.000 Walton said that the Bus Tickets for Break now on sale fee will not cap at cials. Emily Ryan '05 50.000 the Students who need to travel far over Spring Break are now able to said that the tuition raise any point "unless 40.000 capi- buy bus tickets at the information desk in Lowry Center. The tick- is "an issue that people government or 30.000 a ets will be sold by the Student Government Association (SGA). continue to roll their tal markets find at. 20.000 way to eliminate the Some changes in the ticket-buyin- g process have been made this eyes Everyone has the 10.000 increased costs of year. Tickets will be on sale until noon on Thurs., Mar. 4. Ticket-holde- rs it buying goods and will have to arrive for the bus 10 minutes before departure understanding that there 2001 -02 2002-0- 3 2003-0- 4 2004-0- 5 2010-1- 1 2015-1- 6 2020-21 2025-2- 6 and is time; otherwise, their seat may be given to another student on stand- isn't anything they can services there by. On Fri.r Mar. 5 and Sun., Mar. 21, a waiting room for students do about it." no inflation." educate students as to where the believe, the will con- leaving and returning to campus will be provided all day long at the "More people would be open to "I trend the Sheraton Hotel courtesy of the Dean of Students Office and SGA. the perpetual raises in tuition if money is going. tinue," said Hales, "and at "I wonder what's of, the Transportation to and from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport they saw they were being consult- just expanding rate say five percent, be will be provided at the Sheraton. 0 ed, and if they saw improvements and why they need more money," comprehensive fee would in things that mattered to them he said. over $80,000 in 20 years." The Voice, Friday, February 27, 2004 3 Around Hixson discusses foreign policy the Corner "The disturbing part is our propensity to this bellicose attitude continues Lecture make war. ..I think more often than not we in the present. "We know how Friday, Feb. 27 continued from p. 1 choose war to behave in the wake of 911," Mateer Movie: Walter L. Hixson he said. Something's Gotta Give, in this subject." "I would compare the United 6:45 p.m. Mateer "This very term 'foreign policy' idea of consent related to culture." their own supposedly high level of States, in real respects, to an Auditorium. places our focus abroad," said As an example of this, Hixson civilization. "They were the origi- alcoholic. Every generation, we Hixson. However, he maintained discussed the idea of the nation. nal others," said Hixson. In this need that drink. We need war," Euchre Tournament in that domestic factors are major "Nations are created. Nations are way, he said, "what could be said Hixson. "Cathartic vio- Lowry Center Lounge at 8 determinants of the policy the product of individual cul- called an invasion is justified." lence is central to American p.m. to 12 a.m. responses that countries like the tures," he said. "We have rituals, Calling the Native Americans sav- patriotic identity." U.S. make to foreign occurrences. symbols of our nationalism." age made it seem acceptable for "I'm not arguing that the Wooster at the Apollo "The way in which we respond Such symbols include stories of the Europeans to conquer them. United States is uniquely bad," Talent Show sponsored by is a reflection of our culture," he our country's history and rhetoric Later, the U.S. used othering to Hixson said. He pointed to racism the Women of Images, 8:30 said. "Our foreign policy reflects about our values of liberty and justify aggressive military actions and aggressive militarism as com- p.m. McGaw Chapel. who we are as a nation." equality. "It is important to con- against Mexico, against Spain in mon to many societies, in particu- con- He the West in the modern era. He Hixson explained how other sider these are culturally the Philippines and Cuba. lar "Getting Out" directed by historians have in the past structed," Hixson said. argued that the same dynamic was gave examples of the former Shirley Huston-Findle- y, explored rather thoroughly the He discussed the ways in at work during U.S. military global empires of Great Britain Freedlander Theatre, 8:15 way that economic factors influ- which the U.S. and other coun- actions in Korea and Vietnam in and France. p.m. , ence the motivations of countries tries construct these cultural the mid-twentie- th century. "There's so much the United and individuals. identities. "There's a tendency to "The disturbing part is our States could do," Hixson said. 28 He claimed that he wanted to define oneself by who one isn't," propensity to make war," he said. Despite his criticism of U.S. for- Saturday, Feb. show that cultural factors have a said Hixson. "We all do this ... "I think more often than not we eign policy, he stated that U.S. Sadie Hawkins Dance, similar influence. "Not everyone nations do it too ... you can refer choose war." power allowed for the potential sponsored by the Women of profits from economic foreign to it as 'othering.'" Later, the U.S. used othering to for good deeds as well. Large-scal- e Images, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. policy ... but I think others people "There is, I think, a discourse of justify aggressive military actions military mobilization in Lowry Ballroom. support our foreign policy for othering throughout the history of against Mexico, against Spain in World War II was simply one other reasons that are Cultural," U.S. foreign policy," he said. An the Philippines and Cuba. He example of what the U.S. could do Sandip Burman, Scheide he said. early example of this in U.S. his- argued that the same dynamic was if its people are committed. Gault Recital 7:30 p.m. "Part of this stems from the tory was the European settlers' at work during U.S. military "This country has shown itself thought of a twentieth-centur- y attitude toward the Native actions in Korea and Vietnam in capable of doing things," he said. "Getting Out" directed by

mid-twentie- Marxist, Antonio Gramsci," said Americans, whom they called the th century. "It is capable of reform. It is capa- Shirley Huston-Findle- y, Hixson. "He came up with the savage and heathen as opposed to Hixson went on to argue that ble of changing its ways ... We Freedlander Theatre, 8:15 need to do it." p.m.

Fireside Chat deals with int'l issues Corrections Sunday, Feb. 29

"Getting Out" directed by Professor of Sociology Randolph Shirley Huston-Findle- y, Quaye gave the final presentation of In last week's issue, the Fire series was misattributed Freedlander Theatre, 8: 1 5 the February Fireside Chat Series on Side Chat the International Students p.m. Mon., Feb. 23 at 9:30 p.m. in to The Series is spon- Babcock Hall Formal Lounge. His Association. Babcock internation- 2 presentation was entitled, "The sored by the Tuesday, March al program and the Dean of Racial Context of Land Rights in 1 1 Faculty's Office. An editor erred. -- Post-Independen- Camp Fair -- Summer ce South Africa and Zimbabwe." a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Lowry The series' lectures had taken Center. The Voice strives to avoid place on Monday nights in February staff mistakes, but when an error does at the same time and place. The lec- Wednesday, March 3 occur, it is our policy to admit it tures had begun on Feb. 2 with his- 3 it. To and promptly correct report tory professor Greg Shaya present- .. College Strategic an correction, call the ing "France and the U.S.: A History error for Planning Meeting, Lowry Voice office at 330-287-259- 8, or of Mutual Misunderstanding?" Pit, 7:30 p.m. e-m- ail at voicewooster.edu. There was not a lecture-o- n Feb. 9 in order for the International Program to have an Open House for interest- Roomates Needed! MATSOS" - ed students. On Feb. 16, Professor 3-- 4 Bedrooms: $325person of Russian Elena Sokol had present- Malsos' Family Restaurant Corner of Burbank & Cohan all utilities Post-Sociali- 10 Includes ed "Gender Studies in st offall CO.W. wtmdcMi fcicfey 3,000 AD flexible releases Eastern Europe" (Photo by Colin i Ml Uvingstion 154 W. Liberty St Contact Scot 330-466-39- 82 Frazee). 330-264-88- II 00 Ml at Viewpoints 4 Foulds E. William Shilling Voice Editors: Matthew Editorials Off-camp-us Represents the opinion of the Voice Editorial Board living underrated To the editors: application to begin your inde- ed "animal house" scenario, it is Class, sass found at Gala A few weeks ago, an article in pendent living experience. important to recognize that this the Voice explained the changes Sadly, although the application behavior does not typify the aver-

off-camp- It might have sounded like a disco, but at least we looked a lot bet that will be made in Residential to live us is available to age Wooster student looking to ten This Gala, which was by Wooster year's sponsored the Activities Life and Housing for 2004-0- 5. anyone who wants it, the freedom live independently. Crew and the Dean of Students, was the best one yet The band One While the article went into great to live off campus is not. You There are those among us who off-camp- Wish, while not a jazz band as the posters promised, did a great job depth about the additions of a can't live off-camp- us (unless choose to live us for any of playing songs everyone could dance to. People haven't bonded Senior Housing Program, the you're planning on getting mar- number of reasons: an increased that much over "Dancing Queen" and "I Will Survive" since the Freshman Program, and the revi- ried or getting pregnant). The sense of privacy; guaranteed 1970s. In addition to WAC and the Dean of Students, we want to sion of the SGA's smoking policy, office of Residential Life and 'quiet hours'; flexibility in moving thank all of the students who took the time to dress up so Gala did- there was no mention of the Housing is no longer accepting schedules; private bathrooms; a n't end up looking like the Underground Dance Party. Everyone changes to Wooster 's off-cam- pus applications. So why is the link desire to live outside the Wooster

looked flawless. And as usual, the desserts were off-campu- scrumptious. In fact, living policy. Live s? still" there? Maybe Dave Brown's bubble and above all, a greater we're still dreaming about that chocolate cake. Simply put. Gala was Dude, can you still eat at Lowry? captivating power point presenta- sense of independence. - exceptional this year. It was a classy event that made us forget we Surprise! There is an applica- tion holds the answer. But hey, who's complaining? live in the middle of nowhere. A good time was truly had by all. tion process to live off campus. Last week's presentation led by We still have our Independent Limited to juniors and seniors, Director of Housing, Dave Studies and our very own living off campus is a viable Brown, on the upcoming changes Independent Study carrels, conve-niend- y Going to San Francisco? option. Hey, you even have the in housing did touch on legiti- located on campus. . On Tuesday, President George W. Bush announced his support choice of sticking to the meal plan mate concerns the College has for a constitutional amendment banning same-se- x marriage. This or cooking for yourself! You regarding off-camp- us living. Colleen Call '04 announcement came in response to what Bush described as "an should check out this link: While it is understandable that Karina Colbensoh '04 aggressive attempt to redefine marriage." Extending the rights of http:www.wooster.edureslifeof the College does not want to sub- Maren Mayer '04 marriage to gay Americans is an effort to include all Americans in fcampus.html and download an ject the community to the dread Amanda Phillips '05 an institution that provides access to an important set of econom- ic and legal rights, not "an attempt to redefine marriage." We commend the city of San Francisco and, its mayor Gavin Honor more than academics Newsom for their courage to act against the California Family Code, which outlaws same-se- x marriage. The battle for gay rights To the editors: that's childish. But do not turn a ings, is there now finally an event is our generation's civil rights movement.' The decisions made What is it that The College blind eye either! The Wooster where people from the committee today will determine whether our.children will live in a world of wishes to achieve from creating Code of Community instructs us address students' questions? If freedom and tolerance or a world of legally sanctioned prejudice. an honor code? What is an honor to speak to a student privately and this is a radical change involving As college students, we need to be aware of these important issues. code? Our current Code of offer help as a study partner, or as everyone at the academic level We will soon be going out into the world and making our own Academic Integrity is a jumbled a person to lean on if things look then why haven't we had open decisions and need to take a stand as San Francisco has on impor- mess. It creates an atmosphere grim. The Wooster Code of meetings where professors, stu- tant social issues where professors seem like they Community ensures a place dents and administrators sit as are hunting for cheaters, and stu- where students feel confident that one body and discuss how to dents feel like we are wrongly professors believe we are capable change the policy? I want to have HE attacked. Our code needs to go far of producing our own work, an education I am in control of. I 'J1 YOOSTERTOICE beyond academics because stu- where we are recognized as old want to belong to a community Editors in Chief dents don't simply go to school in enough to police ourselves. It that isn't so focused on catching Eliza S. Cramer and Pamela J. Miller Wooster, we live here as well. doesn't stop there however. It up to other schools we came Managing Editor: Andrew R. Waldman I entails us dedicating ourselves here because Wooster is itself. Associate Editor: Sarah E. Core Nancy Dujmovic realize that the deadline for Chief Staff Writer: Daniel George Andy Whitmer writing this letter is a few hours not only to being good students, That is something to be proud of. Chief StafT Photographer: Jeremy Hohertz before an information session but also good people. Honor I like the idea of an Honor News Editors: Christopher Beck Justin L Hart Ronny Ewanek about the honor code, so instead doesn't get checked at the door Code, and I would be excited to Assistant News Editor: Elizabeth Miller of criticizing what I don't know when you leave class. Our code see the Code of Academic Viewpoints Editors: Matthew Foulds about, tell you about would address theft, assault and Integrity become an honor code E. William Shilling Erin Plant I'll an honor Features Editors: Chaz Fischer code that my friend Megan other crimes. A successful code of sorts. I also want an atmos- Sarah E Core PnrfuftMHf An Mitchell '05 and I cooked up: The will address our lives, not our phere where students feel like A&E Editors: Kara Barney Michael Broda Elizabeth Weiss Wooster Code of Community. classes. they can approach each other Sports Editors: David Murray Cur Cartnonht This code is not aimed at making I guess the problems Megan about cheating, or honor codes in Dan Bandstra Molly Rallo sure students cheat less. That is and I felt were about the process. general. I imagine we will be Photo Editors: Colin Frazee www.woostrr.eduvoice Caroline Hotra not something that any honor All those flyers in the Post Office, approached about this letter, 'Denotes Member ofthe Editorial Board Cartoonist: Will Torres code can do, period. This is not an the rebuttal flyers mocking the maybe for criticism, maybe for Tkr VHooutr Uncv a at Or Cojlege tf WooMcr h iwnayu honor code that makes me first ones ... Why does every praise. 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C-318- 7. 330-2S7-259- Wmaer Umcv. Boa The Cuttear of Wooner. Wooster. OH 44691 ar S. Office hoan ave Wcdacsdays one you suspect of cheating semester and a half of murmur- - . - Sam Dorrance '06 The Voice, Friday, February 27, 2004 Security in question Wooster, Ohio, is not a violent these sort of incidents on a regular place. It hasn't ever been. Though basis. According to Director of many people talk about being afraid Safety and Security Joe Kirk, the to walk home alone at night, there College has even had an increased vio- isn't too much to worry about in amount of reported domestic L . fluhvt Thrive ' gts-,- , , , 'way of off r lence on campus. O rj campus "We usually have only one or two intruders. But J of the calls each year," said Kirk. violent acts do f j "But this year we've seen an occur, and for f increase to six or seven." the most part 1 Kirk also said that his officers are they happen ' - trained to deal with the incidents inside the resi- - andrewwaldman when they arrive on the scene. One dence halls " would assume that training included and small houses where students making sure the victim knew believe they are free from harm. hisher rights. Curtis Wolfe '04 was one of those But sadly, it looks like the offi- students who was not free from cers were being a little lax when harm's way, even in his own room. they arrived on this scene. If these Wolfe says he was assaulted by a officers are trained to respond to female student with whom his was these calls, and have been called to romantically involved on October a larger number of them than in the 4, 2003, and December 12, 2003. past wouldn't they let Curtis know The earlier incident, which Curtis what his time frame was on filing a has described to me in detail, seems report? One would think so, but it to have been handled haphazardly . doesn't seem to have happened. Perhaps there are other issues at Owr schools in peril Security. public by After arriving on the scene, the officers present called the work here. Perhaps the security To the editors: Bush has cited the No Child Left as places of safety and hope in the Wooster Police Department who guards weren't necessarily trained A voice is something that all Behind act as his commitment to midst of concentrated poverty. later arrived. Wolfe, who was in a for this scenario, since it is a com- humans possess and have a right to improving education in this country. Money sends a message and where that men commit under-funde- stressful situation, was approached mon perception be validated. It is also something This initiative is d and we don't put our money we put by an officer who he could not iden- domestic violence more than that develops over time, through rewards schools that were already instead neglect. tify. The officer asked him if he women (actual statistics on domes- experience, maturation and educa- performing well while penalizing In Janie Victoria Ward's book, wanted to file a criminal report tic violence against men are hard to tion about the world around you. I struggling schools that need the "Souls Looking Back: Life Stories "As far as I knew, I was talking to come by). wish I could say that all in this help most. Also, in the new budget of Growing Up Black," through the a police officer," said Wolfe. "I But I don't think Joe Kirk would country have an audible voice. proposal he made on Feb. 2 for voice of one of her characters the couldn't tell if he was from the fail to train his officers for both sit- Our public schools, though, are 2005, with projected spending of author suggests that these five College or not I declined the report uations; I believe that his officers being strained by the way our edu- $2.4 trillion, only 18 percent of the things need to be done: (a) redis- thinking he was asking if I wanted just did not think that this actually cation system is financed. Don't total budget will be spent on any- tribute the money for education to file a report" happened to a male, so they did not believe me? Look no further than thing beside defense and homeland across property tax districts more Wolfe later found that there was bother to make sure Curtis knew he the backyard of this college. security. Priorities? What we spend evenly; (b) invest in renovating and not a written statement and was could file a report only up to 30 Here in Wooster, in less than a on defense now, about $400 billion repairing these old schools; (c) buy never given the further option of fil- days after the incident week, a vote will be taken whether in 2002, is more than what Russia, books for these children; (d) pay ing a report with either the police or This is very despairing. Most to pass a levy to support the China, Japan, the United Kingdom, teachers higher salaries with more this the College. In fact, there is no writ- incidents that have occurred on Wooster City Schools. Three-quarte- rs France, Germany, Israel and 28 benefits; and (e) invest in making ten record of the incident filed with Campus, according to Kirk, are of a million dollars has other countries were spending in schools safer places. ( 194) security at all. incidents against women. But vio- already been cut from school budg- 2002, combined. Ultimately, it is up to those who -- According to Curtis, there isn't lence against men is also wrong, ets, $3.5 million will be cut because When the majority of the funding care to ask why nothing more is any way he can file that report, and I don't believe that any excep- a November levy was defeated, and for our public schools comes from being done to fix the problems we even now. There is a 30-da- y limit" tions should be made by our securi- another $2.5 million will have to be property taxes, we are creating have by urging politicians to come on filing a security report, no mat- ty force. cut if the March 2 levy doesn't inherent inequalities in the struc- up with real solutions and regard ter what the crime. Currently, there There is a possibility that there is pass. In concrete results this means ture of society. In effect we are education as a priority. But in the has been no officially sanctioned just no uniform way that officers one or two schools will be closed, communicating a message to our mean time when we are without a action against his assaulter, and have to respond to these kind of music programs will disappear, and children that you can only go to a longer term solution, VOTE FOR probably never will be, because calls. I think it is the responsibility as Elizabeth Dunbar '05 has said, good school and get a quality edu- your local school levys. Without Wolfe was not informed of his of this college to draft a new policy "those things that made high school cation if you live in a city with a good schools, we are abandoning rights in such a situation. for responding to domestic violence tolerable," a.k.a extracurricular flourishing business economy and the futures of our most important This is disconcerting to me; calls; each party should be made activities, will be cut My home houses that cost $100,000 plus. commodity: our children. When we Curtis, who deserves this no more aware of their rights and how they school district is also facing the And this is not just a class issue. It abandon these children, we are than the next student, was pretty are supposed to pursue each domes- same situation right now, as are becomes a racial issue too when silencing their voices. Who knows? much shrugged off by the security tic assault incident It is up to the others across the country. This minorities are disproportionately That one voice could have grown officers that responded to this inci- administration of this campus to problem transcends traditional divi- represented in poor, urban areas up to be the next Einstein. But dent? Why? Ifs really hard to say. have an intelligible plan when sions between rural, urban, and where schools are not only strained sadly, we'll never know. Apparently, Security deals with things like this happen. suburban areas. - financially but struggle to survive - Christy Lafferty '07 '. Features 6 Editors: Sarah E Core Chaz Fischer SGA heads up old Kille discusses UN leaders By Andrew Waldman "People thought that psychology was important in computer donations Managing Editor leaders, but no one had known how to approach it By Erin Cook Eyre, the director of Alumni, to" in regards to the Secretary General. " Staff Writer launch this program. Professor of Political Science The committee believes this Kent Kille addressed an audience -- Kent Kille, Professor of Political Science In the midst of recent com- program will help relieve prob- of about 60 on the leadership qualities and characteristics of plaints regarding the lack of lems for many students who do selects them, Kille said. work at The Ohio State University Secretaries-Gener- al of the United working computers and printers not own a computer. The unrelia- characteristics usually in Columbus. Nations this Tues., Feb. 24 as part "The across campus, the Student bility of the Wired Scot computers, don't show up until they are in the "People thought that psycholo- of the annual Faculty at Large Government Association put in addition to the library not open- activist role," he said. "It hap- gy was important in leaders, but Lecture series. together an Ad Hoc committee ing until 8 a.m. has created diffi- pened with Dag Hammarskjild. no one had known how to Kille's speech, entitled "From last semester called the culty for students who do not own The UN thought they were getting approach it in regards to the Technology Issue Committee. their own computer or printer. Manager to Visionary: The Secretary-Gener- This four-memb- er team has been Koenigsberg said, "A big prob- al of the United working to ease the stress of the lem is that females who need to Nations," focused on what charac- students' technology woes. use computers at the Wired Scot teristics might be beneficial to SGA members Katie Lytch '07, late at night aren't safe when they consider when selecting a leader Alexander Balloon '07, Anna walk back alone to their dorms." of an international organization Kharlamova '07 and Adam Lytch said that the committee, like the UN. Koenigsberg '06 devised a pro- "... want students to bring back Kille asserted that there are gram that will allow students to computers from home that are no three different types of personali- donate old computers to students longer in use." The group also ties that these leaders have: man- -- l V- -,- I , - -: w ho do not have their own. wants graduating seniors who ager, strategist and visionary. I ...... ';''uravis t f The committee has worked plan on getting new computers "The question is essentially, with Kathy Breitenbucher, direc- after they leave the College to 'What role should the Secretary-Gener- al tor of User Services, Dean of play?'" said Kille. "Some Students Kurt Holmes and Sandy See "SGA"page 7 have turned out to be simple administrators and others have become activist spokesmen." 4 X These administrators were Gala truly a genteel jubilee termed "managers" by Kille, while he called the activist leader the "visionary." Managers often just work day to day to operate the UN, but visionaries often go beyond the call of duty and pro- Kent Kille discussed what the role of the Secretary General was in the mote an expansionist agenda. United Nations to a large body of students as part of the faculty at large The visionary Secretaries-Gener- al lecture series (Photo by Sajal Sthapit). fx often exhibit a very ethi- cal outlook on life and generally a quiet bureaucrat and they a Secretary-General- ," Kille. have expansionist personalities, got said progressive leader who wanted Kille explained had writ- according to Kille. to that he take the UN in a new direction." a Richard Managers tend to be less ethical ten paper with colleague The current Secretary General, M. Scully that took a closer look in is t and are more in search of a posi- Kofi A. Annan, was described the interna- tion of power rather than a chance by executive head of an Kille as a lead- to change the world. "strategist" who falls tional leader, in this case the somewhere in the middle. ers Union Generally, the UN chooses a They of both the European actively promote change but stay and UN. From there, he started to leader that will only act as a man- out the limelight. a char- ager, according to Kille. "They of develop method to describe Kille initially became in the don't want a visionary, because interested acter traits and psychology in the office after leader- Secretaries-Genera- l. con- they need someone who will go taking a Kille is ship along with their agendas," he said. seminar during graduate tinuing this research presently. In the case of Kurt Waldheim, Hundreds offashionable Wooster students were in attendance for the who served from 1972 to 1981, The Wooster Voice is semi-forma- always in search of annual Winter Gala l. Decked out in their finest attire, stu- Kille said that the UN was happy dents were treated to the most delightfully tasteful desserts available in with their choice because they new, talented writers. If you are interested in Wooster. The musical entertainment was provided by One Wish, a jazz "wanted a malleable leader and entering the exciting world of student jour- group that not only swung hard to the classic jazz grooves, but played they got one." entertaining rock and refined music, much to the delight of the Wooster Visionary leaders are not usual- nalism at the College of Wooster, contact The students. Gala was held in the student diningball room andproved to be ly "caught" until after the UN Wooster Voice one of the most memorable events ofthe year (Photo by Sarah Core). at voicewooster.edu. --The-Voice, y" Friday, February 27, 2004 . S.E.A.C. in search of student environmentalists By Alaina Hession The conference will also strive mountain top removal, green "The SEAC conference is a great opportuni- Staff Writer to heighten awareness of the larg- architecture, the environmental ty environ- er, more global issues facing the impacts of farming on water- for students concerned about Wooster's student-ru- n environ- state of the environment. sheds and the environmental mental issues to come together and learn mental awareness organization, impacts of fac- about what they can do to make a differ- the Environmental Concerns of tory farming. ence in their community, and also to meet Students (ECOS), will be hosting Melissa this year's annual Student Reisland '04, other students who share their concerns." Environmental Action Coalition the co-organi- zer -- Melissa Reisland '04, co-organi- zer (SEAC) Mid-weste- rn Conference of the event, this weekend. said that one of tioned for big companies to use Pennsylvania and West Virginia. SEAC is a nationwide organi- the reasons more recycled paper and also are ECOS is estimating that zation that focuses primarily on Wooster is host- trying to get oil companies to around thirty or more students environmental campaigns, while ing the event is change their drilling practices. In will participate from off cam- ECOS is a subdivision of SEAC to establish con- the past the organization has pus. All Wooster students are that is active on the College of nections among brought in guest speakers that encouraged to attend. In addi- Wooster campus. the other include Judy Logback and Shira tion, faculty, staff and members The SEAC conference activi- schools. This EtShalom, who spoke on the of the community are welcome, ties will take place on Saturday, way, "schools preservation of rainforests in free of charge. starting at 10 a.m. and lasting can work South America and menstrual "The SEAC conference is a until 9 p.m. The speakers will be together on health and its relation to the envi- great opportunity for students giving lectures and presenta- campaigns, ronment, respectively. concerned about environmental tions in Morgan Hall. There will increasing the Currently, they are working issues to come together and be five hour-lon- g sessions Graphic courtesy of the SJZA..C. website power and with the College's Hospitality learn about what they can do to throughout the day at 10:30 effectiveness of Services in an attempt to begin make a difference in their com- a.m., 11:45 a.m., 2 p.m., 3:15 The speakers will cover a the organizations," she said. In effectively composting its food munity, and also to meet other p.m. and at 8 p.m. wide range of topics which will addition to the events that have waste, as well. students who share their con-cernvsa- id The theme of this year's con- include the following: citizen's been scheduled for this weekend, The speakers will include Reisland. ference is "Think Globally, Act power over corporations, men- ECOS has promoted many other Wooster students and faculty, as The last time Wooster hosted Mid-'weste- Locally: Sustainability in the strual health and the environ- campus-wid- e activities to help well as SEAC officers from the the rn conference was Community." Speakers will be ment, greening your college raise environmental awareness. national office in Philadelphia in 2001. presenting effective ways in campus, voter mobilization, "We work on both local and and additional outside speakers. If you have any questions con- which each individual can take immigration, clean energy, national issues," said Reisland. This weekend's conference cerning the SEAC conference or part in preserving the environ- intentional communities, mili- Each year, ECOS puts on will include college representa- about the organization ECOS, ment, while keeping it on a tarism and the environment, "Peace, Justice, and Earth Week" tives from the surrounding states -- contact Melissa Reisland or smaller, more realistic scale. activism after college, stopping in April. They have also peti-- of Kentucky, Indiana, Shoshana Raskas '06. SGA organizes computer drive Soup and bed a dream to see 100 computers donated, but Though students will not be "Computers" for their first year, they would be paid for the donation of their com- happy with at least 20. puters, they are eligible to receive continued from p. 6 Balloon has volunteered to fix tax refunds. consider donating their old com- any minor problems and clear "If you do donate, not only will puter equipment. computer hard drives over the it give you a tax refund, but it will The only criteria for donating a summer with the help of the other also help out your fellow students computer is that it be in good members of the committee. As of and will put these unused comput- working condition, come with all now, there is no SGA funding for ers to good use," said Lytch. materials and cords, and have at the project. However, members of In addition to the Computer least an Apple OS9 or a Windows the committee said it will require Donation Program, the commit- 98, 2nd edition operating system. time to fix the computers and not tee members are collaborating Ideally, the committee would like necessarily money. with Breitenbucher to alleviate other technology issues that stu- dents on campus face. These Last Tuesday evening 282 students participated in "Soup and issues revolve around problems Bed" raising $423 for Soup and Bread's famine-relie- f fund. Four with computers and printing in beds andfour easy chairs were hauled into Kittredge and partic- the Wired Scot and accessibility ipants used the opportunity to eat soup in full recline. Some even

8 a.m. in late-afterno- Restaurant to printers before the dozed off for on power naps. "The event came off event that the Wired Scot printers really well and people showed up in large numbers for the affair, "

are not functioning. er, Half Price on all appetizers said Soup and Bread co-lead- Dave Tarbell '04. So far this year, After 3pm on Thursdays If you are interested in donating the organization has raised nearly $15,000 for hunger relief, a computer to this program, please Tarbell said. At the end of the semester all proceeds will be allo- any the members of the 359 W. Liberty St. contact of cated to national and international hunger relief organizations Technology Issues Committee 330-264-62- 63 (Photo by Matthew Diebler). through SGA. Arts and Entertainment 8 r Editors: Kara Barney Elizabeth Weiss And the nominees are... A&E Editors prepare for event of the year Actress in a Supporting Role By Kara Barney and Holly Hunter, past Best you passed her on the street. "Lost in Translation," Sofia Shohreh Aghdashloo and Elizabeth Weiss Actress winner for "The Piano" And if you aren't impressed Coppola's sophomore effort, is "House of Sand and Fog" (1993). Independent film by our knowledge of entertain- considered by critics to be the Patricia Clarkson A&E Editors favorite Patricia Clarkson and ment trivia yet, it gets even bet- little independent film that "Pieces of April" Here in Arts and Entertainment Iranian actress Shohreh ter. Morton, nominated along- could. Coppola has proven her- Marcia Gay Harden we feel we play a vital role in the Aghdashloo are also nominated. side Woody Allen ingenue Diane self to be just as talented as her "Mystic River" nei-th- campus community. We have a Moving on to a category er Keaton, appeared in Allen's famous father, and has finally Holly Hunter moral responsibility, if you will. of us particularly cares "Sweet and Lowdown" (1999) redeemed herself after her "Thirteen" A responsibility to keep you about: Best Actor in a with current Best Actor nominee humiliating performance in Renee Zellweger aware of the lives of our favorite Supporting Role. Tim Robbins, Sean Penn. Penn is nominated "The Godfather III". The testoster- "Cold Mountain" ' stars. We are not afraid of spend- best known for his role in "The for his role as a grieving father one-fueled "Master and ing long hours in front of the tel- Shawshank Redemption," is in "Mystic River." We almost Commander" is also nominated Actor in a Supporting Role evision or reading weighty texts favored to win for his role in broke out in a fistfight in for Best Picture alongside the Alec Baldwin like "People Magazine" and the powerful "Mystic River." discussing this category, tearjerker "Seabiscuit." The final "The Cooler" "Entertainment Weekly." These This is Robbins second about which we are both nominee in the Best Picture cate- Benicio Del Toro are the sacrifices we make for Oscar nomination, but his passionately opinionated. gory is "Mystic River," which is . "21 Grams" you, our dear readers. first for acting. He was Liz is rooting for nominee nominated for three acting Djimon Hounsou And this Sunday we will make previously nominated 0 Bill Murray, whose awards, more than any other film. "In America" the ultimate sacrifice. At 8 p.m. as the director of sensitive, beautiful Other reasons we're excited to Tim Robbins we will lock ourselves in a "Dead . Man performance as an watch: "A Kiss at the End of the "Mystic River" room, unplug our phone and Walking." If we cared actor past his prime in Rainbow," a sappy folk tune Ken Watanabe focus exclusively on ABC for about the category, "Lost in Translation" from Christopher Guest's "A "The Last Samurai" the longest award show telecast we would want previ V-- Jf was the best of his career. Mighty Wind," is nominated for of the season, maybe, just ous supporting actor Kara wants Jude Law to Best Original Song. Eugene Actress in a Leading Role maybe getting up to go to the winner Benicio del Toro win for several reasons: 1. Levy and Catherine O'Hara will Keisha Castle-Hugh- es bathroom during a commercial to win, just because we He is the most beautiful man perform the song as their charac- "Whale Rider" break. For this Sunday is the enjoy the sound of his on earth. 2. He is British. 3. ters, Mitch and Micky, and Liz Diane Keaton holiest of all holy Arts and voice. The other nomi- He did more acting with his is downright giddy about it. "Something's Gotta Give" first-timer- Entertainment days it is the nees, all s, eyes alone in "Cold Sofia Coppola is only the third Samantha Morton day of the 76th annual Academy include Alec Baldwin, Mountain" than any other woman to be nominated for a "In America" Director-awar- Awards. Granted, we haven't Djimon Hounsou, and nominee did with his entire Best d. At 32, she Charlize Theron seen all of the nominated films. Ken Watanabe. body. Both of us, however, is also the youngest woman to "Monster" But we don't care. And you Charlize Theron is the would be ha'ppy to settle for receive the honor. Then there's Naomi Watts shouldn't either. frontrunner for Best Johnny Depp, whose swag Joan and Melissa Rivers' pre-sho- w "21 Grams" No one should go into such Actress for her terrifying gering, sexually ambiguous on E!, where we'll be able an important event uninformed. transformation into a Jack Sparrow in "Pirates of to see who is Hollywood's best Actor in a Leading Role So we are here to share our lesbian serial killer the Caribbean: The Curse of and worst dressed. We hope Johnny Depp Oscar insights and entertain- prostitute in "Monster." the Black Pearl" was just there isn't a repeat of Bjork's "Pirates of the Ca ribbean" ment wisdom. Neither of us has seen the plain good. Neither of us has famous swan ensemble. We're Ben Kingsley Let's start with the nominees film, but we think the transfor- much to say about Ben holding our breath to see if "(A) "House of Sand and Fog" for Best Actress in a Supporting mation is remarkable enough to Kingsley, the final nominee. Torzija (A) Torsion" wins Jude Law Role. Critical favorite Rene"e merit an Oscar. Liz's personal Onto the reason we sit through Best Short Film (Live Action). "Cold Mountain" Zellweger is also our personal favorite, however, is Keisha four hours of speeches: the Best Except not really at all. But Bill Murray favorite. We'd vote for anyone Castle-Hugh- es for her perform- Picture Nominees. Everyone maybe if we're lucky, every- in Pixar-animat- "Lost Translation" who would deliberately gain 30 ance in "Whale Rider." Liz just knows the final installment in body's favorite ed Sean Penn pounds to play a sexually frus- has a soft spot in her heart for Peter Jackson's epic "Lord of clown fish might break out the tux "Mystic River" trated British woman. That same" plucky New Zealanders half her the Rings" trilogy, "The Return and pick up an award. lack of personal vanity works age with 10,000 times her tal- of the King" will win, and that's Best Picture for her in "Cold Mountain," ent. Naomi Watts is also nomi- fine with us. The sheer enormi- (Illustration by Andrew Whitmer) 'The Lord of the Rings: where she shares the screen with nated, but after seeing ty of the project makes it one of Return of the King" the physically flawless Nicole "Mulholland Drive" (2001), the most remarkable achieve- "Lost in Translation" Kidman. Zellweger plays a Kara is so afraid of her, that she ments in the history of movie "Master and Commander: rough Civil War woman unafraid doesn't want her to win. - Past making. The talent of the tight SEATTLE'S T The Far Side of the World" of a little hard work. She per- Best Actress winner Diane knit ensemble cast, the special "Mystic River" fectly captures that character's Keaton has received critical effects feats and the successful Friday 9am "Seabiscuit" emotional vulnerability and . acclaim for her comeback role adaptation of a work of literature Lost in America tough exterior. in "Something's Gotta Give," with more crazy fans than "Star Saturday 9pm Zellweger is one of five nomi- and might give Theron a run Trek" are just a few of the rea- Moonlight Graham - compiled from nees including past Supporting for her money. Also nominated sons we loved the film. But just wwwj)scars.org Actress winner Marcia Gay is Samantha Morton, who you to be fair, we'll tell what the $ 3.00 cover enrage Harden for "Pollock'.' (2000), probably wouldn't recognize if other nominated films are. 330-262-29- 98 The Voice, Friday, February 27, 2004 9 Classical Indian musician performs free tabla concert By Sarah Core kettledrums (both treble and road, Burman teaches classes and Lakshman Swamy '05, the sec- forward to the performance. "I Associate Editor bass). He is widely admired for clinics across the United States. retary of the South Asia am very enthusiastic about the his range, innovation and the He has taught at institutions Committee, which helped sponsor visit of Sandip Burman and his One of the best known musi- complexity of the rhythms Burman's perform- friends," she said. cians of the Eastern world will he plays. He has been ance, has a person- Burman will be performing be performing a free concert of playing the tabla since the al interest in his tabla along with his sister Indian classical music this Sat., age of six, when Pandit Burman's perform- Sima Burman, who will be Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m. in Gault Shyamal Bose, a tabla ance. Swamy spent singing, and Nick Holmes who Recital Hall as part his American expert from Calcutta, took his childhood in will be accompanying Burman tour. Sandip Burman, a native of him on as a pupil. Cleveland listening on the drumset India, is a premier artist who has According to Lindberg, to his parents clas- "One thing that excites me ignited the spirit of modern "Sandip Burman has an sical Indian music. about this event is that it comes Indian music with a unique excellent reputation as a "Sandip Burman directly out of efforts of the Music fusion of jazz and classical tabla player and he has ... brings more to Department," said Edwards. Indian music. played with some excel- Wooster than the "While the event has some minor Jeffrey Lindberg, associate pro- lent musicians." typical images of financial support from the OISA fessor of music, was a key figure In addition to perform- classical Indian and South Asia Committee, it in bringing, Burman to Wooster. ing at prestigious venues, music ... he is a was initiated by Jeff Lindberg -- Burman was first recommended including the Kennedy master tabla player. through the Wooster Jazz to Lindberg as a possible guest Center, the Sterngrove These drums can be Ensemble. That carries signifi- artist by Professor of Religious Festival in San Francisco, used to create cance for me because it is a Studies Ishwar Harris. and Chicago's House of amazing beats that recognition that sounds from all "I was interested in presenting Blues, Burman was fea- any music lover of cultures around the world connect this concert, because it's differ- tured on the soundtrack of any genre may with and contribute to the broader ent from the same old same old Tim Burton's film "Mars enjoy.- - Moreover, language of music and more stuff ... and the College has a Attacks" and also provided Burman mixes the specifically jazz." strong international community,"' the music for an IBM com- traditional with the The concert is sponsored by the said Lindberg. "I thought it mercial. Recently, Sandip modern and creates College of Wooster Jazz Sandip Burman playing the tabla. Burman will be visit- would be something that has been touring and col- exotic fusion Ensemble, the Wooster was ing the College this Saturday performance (Photo a , very attractive only laborating with Beta Fleck for sounds that are Symphony Orchestra, South Asia to not the courtesy OPI). International students but to the of the band Bela Fleck and of entirely unique," Committee, the Cultural Events entire student body." the Flecktones, and was a guest including CalArts, Rotterdam said Swamy. Committee and the Office of Burman 's musical reputation is artist on the Flecktone's Grammy-winnin- g Conservatory, Brown, Stanford, Karen Edwards, the assistant International Student Affairs. the result of his ability to play the album "Outbound." Cleveland State, DePaul, Iowa dean of students for interna- For additional information, call

330-263-24- 19. tabla, a set of small, hand-play- ed When not in the studio or on the State, and Dartmouth. tional students, is also looking Comedy Review Jerry Seinfeld keeps sitcom humor alive in standup By David Murray shudder with joy at the mere sight form standup comedy. entirely new material. In fact, life. He said he has never felt Sports Editor of the first "Superman." My The show took place in there was only one reference to more rested because his twenty-fiv- e opinion of these people has Stambaugh Auditorium, which the show by an audience mem-- , years of dating was twenty-fiv- e changed dramatically as I feel was outfitted with red velvet seats ber. The material encompassed years of acting interested: "I Jerry Seinfeld may be one of the like I have drifted over to their that gave it the feel of New York everything from The Weather don't care if your sister got a most popular sitcom actors of all "dark side." My ability to mem- City theatre, especially consider- Channel and news anchors to ter- Honda Accord, I'm just acting time; Fans of "Seinfeld" have orize definitions and concepts ing the Frank Sinatra music that rorism and Saddam Hussein. interested so you think I'm paying developed an idiomatic language that would prove helpful at col- was audible over the whispering Some of the jokes that caused the attention and we can have sex." that is full of inside jokes and ref- lege has been put aside and anticipation of the crowd. I knew audience to erupt dealt with Seinfeld delivered his jokes in a erences to the show. The phrases replaced by "Seinfeld" quotes I was being transformed into a Saddam and his experiences with manner that had the audience "master of your domain," "man and show synopses. "Seinfeld" geek when Seinfeld relationships. Seinfeld compared members riveted and sitting on the hands" and "yadda yadda" are just Like many other fans I reli- came on to the stage (greeted by a Saddam's hideout to one that a edge of their seats in anticipation. a few of the sayings that conjure a giously watch the reruns on TV, standing ovation) and chills went child would have in a game of He used a variety of animations

hide-and-go-se- connection with the show. but an empty void still exists that down my back. I am used to see- ek. The analogy and gestures to make his point and When I was growing up I could ' could only be filled with the cast ing Seinfeld at his kitchen apart- was funny because like a child add humor to his jokes humor never understand the Star Trek getting together for another finale. ment surrounded by George, Saddam, upon being caught, put that I thought was only contained groupies that went to conventions However,, the next best thing Elaine and Kramer or at Monks his hands up in the air like a child in reruns, but that resurfaced in dressed as figures and acted out occurred last Friday at Coffee Shop, but not in person. and asked the U.S. soldiers if his the comedy act. Seinfeld is a bril- battles. I also had a problem Youngstown State, when I was The laughter was nonstop hiding spot was a good one. liant entertainer who kept his rationalizing why grown men fortunate to come across a pair of throughout Seinfeld's perform- Seinfeld also talked about his audience laughing throughout the would hoard comic books and tickets to see Jerry Seinfeld per ance, which was composed of young children and his married entire performance. Sports 10 Sports Boxers Editors: David Murray Molly Rallo March Madness Baseball throws the heater By Michelle Erickson successful year. We should have improved last year, had a suc- I figured I would send some against the two seeds in the sec- a very strong defense and should cessful freshman season, along advice to everyone about the ond round. However, you really Staff Writer have enough hitting depth to put with Brian Miller '06 as the two NCAA tournament that is partici- need to be careful, because some 2-- The College Wooster base- up a lot of runs for our pitching combined for a 1 record. pating in an office pool. There two seeds are good enough to go of ball team opens the 2004 sea- staff," said Frank. James Amendola '04 will also are about ten all the way. Instead of picking son with high hopes for the sea- The infield will be backed up be expected to have a solid sea- teams that twos to go out in the second son,, as they look to move on by an equally talented outfield, son to close his career, and he have a legiti- round, I sometimes pick them to from last year's early exit from highlighted by Justin Alaburda looks to build on his 9-- 4 career mate shot at lose the following round if they the postseason. record. Skraba winning this aren't that good. "I am very excited could also see year's tourney, 4) Avoid the Big 10 and Pac for the season to get some time on the but the win- 10: The only team I like in the underway. We have a mound when he is erikshipe ners and los Big Ten is Michigan State T strong senior class not at designated ers will be because of their coach. They and a number of great hitter or playing determined by the early rounds always seem to turn it on during players returning in the outfield. and your ability to pick the right tournament time no matter how from last year. Losing Walt Sampson upsets. Here is what to look for poor their seeding is. They last year in the tour- '06 returns as the in this years tournament made it to the Elite 8 last year nament semifinal left top reliever, after 1) Stay away from picking all as a 10 seed and I could see the a bitter taste in our a very successful number one seeds to go far in the same thing happening again this mouths. I think we first year cam- tournament: Stanford and St year. The rest of the Big 10 is are all anxious to get paign in last Joe's are tough, but they have not athletic enough to keep up. out of the gym and year's season. benefited from playing in cup- The same can be said for the start playing," said Clay Miller '07, cake conferences and I do not see Pac 10. Arizona is the team I Jake Frank '05. MattDeBlauw'07, either team making it to the final see going the farthest, but a The Scots Elliot Hujarski '07, four. Duke is a hit or miss Final Four bid is unlikely. return several players that and Spencer because they shoot so many three Average ACC teams will proba- received post season Thompson '07 will pointers. It only takes one off bly advance farther than good honors, including likely make an night shooting for them to get teams from these conferences. All-Americ- an Frank immediate impact knocked out. Because none of 5) Watch out for Kent State, -- at third base. on the mound. these teams have a great inside Southern Illinois, and other Mid- - The Scots will be Dean Palombara '07 takes some practice swings to prepare for The Scots presence, that could spell trouble. Major Teams: Gonzaga no longer looking to the 2004 baseball season to begin (Photo by Jeremy Hohertz). open the season Duke is the only number onev wears the glass slipper. They will their infield for leader- - with their annual seed I can see advancing past the probably be a second seed in the ship during season, '04, whenever he is not pitching trip to Fort Myers, Florida over Elite Eight. tournament and that might hurt the and for offensive production. The for the Scots. spring break. They will get a 2) Twelves always beat fives: them more than help them. They infield looks to be one of the Alaburda, another offensive good start on the season play- For the past ten years, a twelve usually excelled being a nobody in and they threat, was Wooster's number ing their first twelve games in seed has beaten at least one five because teams were not prepared best Division III are all potential Ail-America- ns. one pitcher last spring. Also slat- Fort Meyers. seed in every tournament There for them. Watch out for other Matt '04 is a ed to see increased time in the The Scots will then have to are usually good small conference small schools to make some noise Miller second year captain who returns to sec- outfield is Evan Agona '04, Josh bear the cold when they come teams matched up against average again this year. ond base along with batting Skraba '06, Adam Artman '07, home to host a double header big conference teams. I usually 6) Have fun picking your near the top the lineup for Drew Wippich '06, and Mike against Hiram on March 27. pick two twelves in every tourna- brackets: Every year I think I'm of the second year in a row. Miller Barone '07. Agona and Skraba The Scots are currently ranked ment, and it usually pays off. Be going to win, however, the tour- All-Regi- an on could also see time in the desig- number ten in the nation careful though because a good nament is so unpredictable that wasalso pick year, joining him on the nated hitter spot, as Skraba put according to the D-I- II presea- five seed could win more than some game always screws up my last All-Regi- on up impressive numbers last year son poll, while rival and NCAC one game. brackets. The point is to have fun team was Luke Ullman at the plate. arch nemesis Ohio Wesleyart is 3) in '04. Two seeds like to exit and talk trash with your friends. If 13 in Ullman, who plays shortstop, . The pitching staff returns the ranked number the nation round two: Whether it is a seven you lose that then you lose the had a breakout season last year top two pitchers from last season according to the ABCA coach- or 10 seed, they usually win whole point. Making some extra at and he be in Alaburda and Jon Oliver '06. es poll. about 50 percent of their games bucks never hurts though. the plate, will looked upon to carry that pro- Oliver however is a question

. off-seas- on duction over into this season. mark after having toim America's 1 Stvtiemt lour Operator Rounding out the infield is( Tommy John surgery. The date Where do they find these CANCVN Frank and Kurt Kapferer '06 of his return, and his effective- ACAPUU0 people? who took over first base midway ness have yet to be decided. Lv.TIN JAMAICA 66 through last season. He also had Alaburda, however, returns BAHAMAS It's a little like wrestling a gorilla. a .426 batting average over the after going 8-- 1 last season, and a FLORIDA You - last twelve games of the season. 3.26 ERA, the third lowest in the don't quit when you're tired He will be looking to continue league. Luke Katich '06, will putting up impressive numbers possibly be looked to as the you quit when the gorilla is tired. 6 Vra Haw Hotbq tTUOlMJ at the plate. number two pitcher in the rota- StMWKMM -- Robert Strauss "All of us look to have a very tion. Katich who has greatly The Voice, Friday, February 27, 2004 1 1 Men's tennis serves up an ace Track succeeds By David Murray ed his Wabash opponent 6-- 3, 6-- 2. sets 6-- 2. Up next was Nikhil Saldanha's performance set Gonsalves '05 at the number Sports Editor championship 6-- 6-- 3. in the tone for the rest of the team, four spot who won 1 and way. Colbenson was runner-u-p in The College of Wooster men's with his teammates following Chris Mickelson '05 followed By Molly Rallo the 500 meter with a time of tennis team started off their sea- accordingly. The team took five, up Gonsalves at the number five Sports Editor 1:29.44 while Wieferich finished son in impressive fashion as they of the six singles in straight sets. spot. For Mickelson this was his On Feb. 20, both the men's and 800-mete- rs made Wabash . third in the with a time short work of Will Morrison '07 proved why first match since breaking his women's track team traveled to College. The was dominant of 2:31.36. Also Laura Barnhart team he earned the number two posi- hand in an accident last spring. Baldwin-Wallac- e par- tri-capta- College to '07 and in Jessica Love throughout the day and easily tion as he made his college Mickelson was blindsided in the ticipate in the Greater Cleveland '04 tied for second place in the 400 won 7-- 0. The 7-- 0 first set which Championships. The Scots had a meter race.. spanking that the resulted in a 5-- 7 strong showing with the men plac- The Scot men had a plethora of Scots delivered loss, but he ing third and women placing contributors throughout the meet. to the Little rebounded and V) fourth of six teams. Wooster was Nii Djan Tackie '05 placed first in Giants marks the easily won the highlighted by field event athletes the triple-jum- p with an astonishing second time in V last two sets 6-- 1 f Jill Bemer '06 and Keith Vance '05 jump of 44 feet, one inch. This two seasons that and 6-- 4. who both set records in the pole first place finish gives Tackie his the Scots have The last sin- vault and shot put, respectively. third finish of the indoor season. shut out Wabash. gles player for Bemer jumped 10 feet, 6.75 inches Also leaping a great distance was N i 1 e s h the Scots was to give her a first place finish, James Williams '04 who placed Saldanha '04 is C y r u s while Vance threw 50 feet, .75 second in the long-jum- p with a going on his Karimian at third straight, the number six year as the Scots spot. Like the best and lis look- rest of his ing to be the teammates central force Karimian man-

behind the Scots -- -- handled his Nilesh Saldanha .'04, the reigning play er-- of the year in the NCAC, attack.. Saldanha back hands the ball to victory Photo by OPI). opponent 6-- 2 is coming orr and 6-- 1 . The being named North Coast debut a successful one. Morrison Scots doubles matches were Athletic Conference Player of over-- powered his Little Giant equally impressive, with an 8-- 3 the Year in which he boasted a foe as he shutout his opponent 6-- 0 victory at second doubles. record of 18-- 2 with only one of in the first set and then needed The Wabash victory should the losses being to a NCAA a tie breaker to win the second serve as an indication of the suc- - Division III opponent. set 7-- 2. cess the team should have this : Jy On Saturday, Saldanha picked A trio of talented juniors was season. The majority of last S y up where he left off last season the next group of Scots to beat year's team is returning, com- and made it clear why he was a Wabash into submission. Alec' plete with the hope to improve on selection for the NCAC all Garnett '05 led the charge at the their third place finish in the ., decade team, as he easily defeat- - number three spot and won both NCAC East. sS rdf "We should be very .strong this I I " year. Our doubles play and the Elliot Flacker '04 (left) and Matt Linman '05 practice hard for their I depth of our team as a whole will upcoming meet (Photo by Pamela Miller). also be the strengths of the sea- son," said Mickelson. I inches placing him at second. distance of 20 feet, five inches. With a strong foundation the Not only did they set the On the track, there were many GENERAL NUTRITION CENTER Scots are in prime position to College of Wooster record, but notable performances. Talt capture the NCAC East. The I they also qualified for the placed second in the 500-met- cr obstacle in front of the team is NCAA Div. Ill Championships. run with a time of 1:09.24 anJ Nutrition Innovation ISO Quality Checks Super Selection upending perennial powerhouse "It was good to see many people third in the 1000 meters running Guaranteed Potency Nutrition Hotline Kenyon College, the defending contribute this meet. There were a a 2:40.84. Also running well Free Nutritional Information champion. conference lot of people who scored in their was Rob Kelm '07 who place J Specialists Truthful Labels j Freshness Dating Nutrition "As long as no one gets event, which is always a good sign. second in the 55-met- er hurdkV injured this year, we should have ? ; It was also nice to see our field with a time of 8.29, and Man 'a chance to win the Eastern half ! We Want To Earn Your Business. events step up and score also. I'm Linman '05 who also came in the conference with a shot at of excited to see how the NCAC second place in the 5000 championship if the conference Championships go," said Emily meters, running a 16:03.36. RECEIVE OFF against 20 we can play well Moore '05 speaking on both the Lastly, Tim Presto '07 was third Kenyon," said Mickelson. men and women's team. overall in the 800 meters with a I J Even though the Scots do not Doran-Mye- Bar Vub Bin An Ora Ona Dana rs '07 placed time of 1:59.82. After this week until break, they p . play spring high-jum- L . third overall in the by off, the track teams will travel to

hope to use the trip to Hilton 5-fo- Burbar Rd. huieVJMart Plaza V clearing the ot mark. On the Granville, Ohio for the NCAC 3985 Head, S.C. as an opportunity to tri-capt- track, ain Karina Colbenson Championships which starts on 330-345-12- 08 hone their game and get ready ' ' '04 and Katie Wieferich '07 led the March 5 and ends the next day. for NCAC play. The Voice, Friday, February 27, 2004 12 Wooster pulverizes Kenyon Scots look ahead over a minute lert to play; By semi-finals- By Jenny Eklund Katie Lamoreau Fighting Scots turned up the conference ," said Wooster missed its last five shots Staff Writer heat, with the help of Tom Port Coach Moore. Staff Writer to seal the game. Wooster domi- The College of Wooster men's '06, handing Kenyon a ten-poi- nt Though the loss' was huge for The Fighting Scots women's nated Allegheny in rebounding, basketball team, coming into deficit, and leaving the half in Kenyon, the play of Matt Format basketball team saw their season 56-3- 7, but its 24 turnovers and 29 field-go- Tuesday's game on a two-gam- e the lead, 37-2- 0. Wooster kept '06 was most notable. Coach end on Tuesday night in the first percent al percentage hurt winning streak, saw Moore called round of the NCAC tournament the Scots more in the end. themselves move onto Formato a "talented With the 55-4- 8 loss to number two Wooster's top scorers included the North Coast Athletic sophomore" after Allegheny, the No. 7 Scots finished Flavin and Hall, who each scored Conference semifinals, the game. the 2003-0- 4 campaign at 10-1- 6 12, and Marissa Holbert '07, who 1 4-1- beating Kenyon College, : 1 The Kenyon overall, 2 in conference play. finished with 10 points off the 87-4- 9. The win was a College men's bas- Despite losing twice to bench. Hall also led the Scots in huge one for the ketball ended their Allegheny during the regular sea- rebounding, as she grabbed 10. Fighting Scots, as they v season on Tuesday son, the Scots entered the game Vicki Meyer '06 and Alexis Louttit will now have an oppor- at 9-1- 7. The undaunted and quickly jumped '05 each found success at the free-thro- w tunity to move on in the Fighting Scots, on ahead to a 12-- 4 lead, sparked by line, sinking two of three tournament. Their next the other hand, saw six points from Jen Flavin '04. and three of four, respectively. opponent will be number their record move to However, the Gators recovered "I'm proud of the way we , 22-- 3, Ohio Wesleyan V?Y 3. They will and outscored Wooster 18-- 5, ulti- played in our final game of the University, a team they move on and play mately leading 22-1- 7 with just season. I'm sad to leave the team, beat last week in their next game at over seven minutes remaining in but we have very talented players " ' ' . Delaware, 63-5- 2. 0 Wittenberg the half. The game's momentum coming back and I know they will The win was not the University this switched yet again right before do great," said Flavin.

only notable part of the 4. t Thurs, Feb. 26 at halftime, with the Scots going on Statistically, Wooster improved game. Rodney Mitchell 5:30 p.m., against a 13-- 3 run to take a 30-2- 5 lead at its field goal percentage while '04, playing what could OWU. "We feel like the break. lowering its opponents' field goal have been his last game we still have a lot to The Gators emerged from the percentage compared to last sea- in a College of Wooster prove," said Snyder. locker room ready to play, and son, and the Scots outrebounded uniform, scored a game-hig- h "We are very quickly got ahead of the Scots 36-3- 2. their opponents by a 0.6 margin twenty points, sur- - much looking for While Wooster was able to in 2003-0- 4. nassincr the 1.000 noint ward to going to get within two points of the The Scots will miss the contri- Matt Schlingman '05 takes the the hole rival mark during the second ball to against Wittenberg for the Gators several times in the second butions of Flavin, Schaaff and (Photo half of the game. Wittenberg University by OPI). Final Four of the half, Allegheny would never lose Sarah Drewes '04 next season, but "Everyone was C o nference the lead again. Michelle Hall '06 with the continuing success of the thrilled to have Rodney score the lead for the remainder of the Tournament," said Moore. scored the Scots' last points of talented underclassmen that will his 1,000th career point," said game, with stunning perform- If the Scots win they will play the game when she cut the keep Wooster in the running for Coach Steve Moore. "Rodney ances from Snyder, Mitchell, the winner of Wittenberg vs. Gators' lead to 52-4- 8 with just the championship in 2005. played a fine game along with Blake Mealer '05 and Tim Wabash on Feb. 28. many other players." Vandervaart '07, who each had "It's amazing how much point totals in the double digits. Mitchell has improved since The team's overall perform- his first year," said Captain Ryan ance against Kenyon College SPORTS DATA Snyder, '04. "The milestone improved. "We played much Mens basketball trounces Kenyon in the Quarterfinals of the NCAC Tournament UPCOMING GAMES tonight once again proves he is better defense against them than 87-4- 9. Rodney Mitchell totals 1,000 points career points after a twenty point effort. one of the best guards to ever we had in the previous two TOT-F-G 3 FT REBOUNDS play here." meetings," said Snyder. FG-FG- A FG-FG- A FT-FT-A OF DE TOT TP A Frhmarv 28th Kenyon and Wooster stayed "Our players performed very 12 Rodney Mitchell 7-- 12 2-- 5 4-- 4 0 7 7 20 1 1- Basketball NCAC Championships well against Kenyon. They were 20 Kyle Witucky. -3 1- -2 1- -2 0 2 2 4 1 during 7-1- Wittenberg University close the first half, 1- 33 Tom Port 2 -2 0-- 0 1 4 5 15 5 very 3-- 0-- 2-- 3 p.m. though the Fighting Scots led focused and exhibited a 40PJMcCloud 8 2 2 0 4 4 8 1 through most of it. It wasn't tremendous desire to continue 42 Blake Mealer. 4-- 7 0-- 1 2-- 2 6 9 15 10 4 untilj the end of the half that the our season and advance to the 10 Ryan Snyder. 4-- 7 2-- 4 3-- 4 3 3 6 13 1 Fphmarv 29th 14JoeAgler. 2-- 2 1- -1 0-- 0 0 1 15 0 22 Ryan Ridder. 0-- 3 0-- 0 0-- 0 0 0 0 0 1 Men's Lacrosse Guilford 1:00 p.m. 24 Tim Vandervaart..... 2-- 4 0-- O 1- -2 5 5 10 5 0

30 Andy Van Horn 0-- 1 0-- 0 0-0- 00 5-6- 2-- 0-- 0-- 1 000 th 32 Justin Bradley. 4 0 0 2 3 4 2 March $- 3 34 Steven Kennedy...... 0-- 1 0-- 1 0-- 0 00 Mens and Womens Indoor Track and 0-- 0-- 0-- 002 - 50 Jeff Stevens 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 oo a 0 Field NCAC n 54 Isaac Ward 1- -2 0-- 1 1- -2 1 3 4 3 0 Championships at Granville, r n Ohio, All Day n TOTAL FG 1st Half: 14-3- 1 45.2 2nd Half: 19-3- 5 54.3 Game: 50.0 O &3 3-PL- FG 4-- cs oo CO 1st Half: 9 44.4 2nd Half: 3-- 10 30.0 Game: 36.8 5-- 9-1- 11- - 1 F Throw 1st Half: 6 83.3 2nd Half:. 4 64.3 Game: 70.0 March 3th a g Swimming and Diving NCAA no Score by Periods I st 2nd Total Division III Women's Kenyon College 20 29 - 49 Championships in College of Wooster. 37 50 - 87 St. Peter's, Mo.