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Ghandi, when asked what he thought about Western civilization STER VOICE Established in 1883 February 28, 2003 On the Web: www.wooster.eduVoice Vol. CXIX, No. 20 Tribune" writer is Student grabbed outside Lowry Sarah Core the front of Lowry Center. occurred in October on the north News Editor According to the posted Campus end of campus. In both cases, the graduation speaker Alert, a man "grabbed her from women kicked the man and A female student was attacked behind." The student said she escaped. by an unidentified assailant Feb. kicked the and he let To Sarah Core Sunscreen). The song shot to the attacker then keep safe on campus. Kirk 26, becoming the third victim in a her go and ran away. said News top fifty on the Billboard charts, to call Security if a student Editor series "grabbing" incidents Security sprouting an MTV video and a book of this Three officers arrived sees anything suspicious. "We school year. the scene rathe'r College officials announced deal for Schmich. "She's a wonder- - on immediately but were would check out a story and this week that Mary Schmich, a "There is not a whole lot of unable to locate the individual. The have it be nothing then have that Wooster Police columnist for the Chicago-Tribun- e, information at this moment," City Department one time you think 'oh. they prob- will be the featured said Director of Safety of was also contacted immediately. ably are safe' be that time (some- speaker at this year's Senior Security Joe Kirk. "We are work- The description given is that the thing goes wrong." said Kirk. Commencement on May 12. ing with the police to try and perpetrator is a white male around Kirk also stresses that students Schmich, known to many audi- match this up with other situa- 30 years of age, standing approxi- should make an effort to walk ences as the author behind Baz tions around the community." mately 6 feet tall with dark-color- ed together or call Security for an Luhrmann's 1999 hit single The incident occurred at hair. escort. "I would also make a "Everybody's Free (to Wear approximately 12:24 a.m. on Kirk confirmed that this strong recommendation (to Sunscreen)," writes a weekly col- Wednesday morning while the description matches that of the women to travel in groups as umn for the Tribune female student was walking past suspect from the two attacks that much as possible." "I'm happy to say that she has accepted my invitation," said President R. Stanton Hales, who Director Malekoff resigns post was a professor at Pomona at Wooster gave me focus to Malekoff has also taught a College while Schmich was a stu- PhotoCourtesyComicspage.com Ben Mitchell other things that I want to do. I First Year Seminar. dent and is his sister-in-law- 's Managisg Editor Mary Schmich think that being an administra- "Bob has been an close friend. She accepted the outstanding On Feb. 20 Bob for us," said invitation this spring. Columnist Malekoff tor made me want to spend athletic director announced that he will be more time closer to students," the Dean of Academic Affairs "She may be best known for a fill writer with a lovely way with resigning from his current Tom Falkner. fascinating phenomenon, or prank, words," said Hales, praising position as director of "He has always had a I guess you could call it," said Schmich for being both an interest- " physical education, athlet- have been a coach and strong sense of balance, in Hales, explaining that in 1997, ing and humorous individual. ics and recreation at the an athletic director, that he has been fully sup- Schmich wrote a column that was Schmich earned her B.A. at and College. The resignation portive of the athletic pro- a "collection of wry advice to col- Pomona College in Claremont, this is the beginning of a will take effect on June 15 gram and has an under- lege students" as what she would Calif., working in college admis- of this year. Malekoff has third step that I want to standing and appreciation say if she were ever to give a com- sions for three years before attend- served as athletic director " for academics." mencement speech. ing Stanford journalism school. take, Bob Malekoff said. since 1996. The school will begin a Within weeks, the column had She worked at the "Peninsula "I have a number a varied he said. national search for a replace- spread through the Internet, usual- Times Tribune" in Palo Alto, Calif., interests," said Malekoff. "I In his seven years at ment athletic director, currently ly misattributed to Kurt Vonnegut at the "Orlando Sentinel," and at have been a coach and an ath- Wooster Malekoff has over- there is no timeline for when a as a commencement speech he the "Chicago Tribune" since 1985. letic director, and this is the seen all aspects of the school's new permanent athletic director gave at MIT. She a year off, took attending beginning of a third step that I 22rteam athletic department, will be named. Two years later, Luhrmann put Harvard on a Nieman Fellowship want to take." headed the physical education Promoting a current faculty Schmich 's words to a remix of for Journalists before returning to Malekoff said that he appre- athletic program, and directed member to athletic director is Quindon Tarver's "Everybody's the "Chicago Tribune." Schmich is ciated his time at Wooster. "The the recreation, intramural and Free (to Feel Good)," calling it also the author the Brenda Starr of opportunities given to me here club sports programs. See "Resignation, " pg. 3. "Everybody's Free (to Wear comic strip. (hill Ihtti: ti4iin Speakers Events Announcements 314 Speaker: Randall Kennedy on Race 2128 to William Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" 228 Bahcock International Apps. Due by 4 p.m. Gault Recital Hall, 7 p.m. 31 Freedlander Theatre, 8:15 pjn. 37 SPRING BREAK BEGINS.' 34 Lecture: Zen Calligraphy 35 Distinguished Lectureship in Medicine "TimeSlips" 38 Residence Halls Close, 10 a.m. Lean Lecture Hall, 7 to 9 p.m. Lean Lecture Hall, 7 to 9 pjn. 324 Senior Independent Study Due by 5 p.m. 35 Lecture: Zen & the Sitting Meditation (above) 35 Band: Yield, The Underground, 10 p.m. News 2 Editor: Sarah Core Assistant Editor: Christopher Beck Time traveling: Not just a thought of the future Sarah Church accomplish this seemingly impos- have enough me's to form a bas- Staff Writer sible task, he launched into the ketball team and play basketball -- moral, social, and ethical problems with myself." He did express a slight problem Last Tuesday, Feb. 25, the Chair that face the concept of time travel. with this idea. "That would be of the Physics Department, John Some major concerns about weird." Weird or not, herein lies the Lindner, presented the second y , time travel that Lindner included ethical dilemma that Lindner pre- the Faculty at Large 0- in his lecture are casualty viola- installment of sented: say said person was wear- series with his lecture entitled tions. For instance, we would all ing a gold watch each time he went "Time Machines." like to know what our parents - back in time. In his presentation, he tackled " were really like when they were might lead to the obvi- the probability and possibility of our age, but do we really want to This exploiting one traveling through time. chance meeting them? What if ous problem of the significant scientif- The problem with traveling they're obnoxious jerks? Also, of most history for through space and time is that in there's the chance that the small- ic discoveries in gain. order to achieve this, one needs to est misstep could trigger a chain personal economic did siich a exceed the speed of light. Thus, of events that could lead to your Professor Lindner non-existen- ce. presenting his the best bet for traveling through successful job of time data that surely he could sway time and space, according to By Sajal Sthapit Another possibility of Photo steadfast non-believ- er tran-versab- explained is even the most Lindner, is discovering a le travel that Lindner wormhole. Professor John Lindner excitedly discusses the theories behind some of that of unlimited duplication. "If I into considering the we all will These wormholes can theoret- the ideas of time traveling to a full audience. had a time machine," Lindner notion that one day As he ically help protect human's vul- states, "I could go back to yester- be surfing the cosmos. can nerable bodies as they thrust like to find a way to travel ed Lindner. day, meet myself, invite myself to says, "The mathematics imagina- through spacetime at extraordi- through space and time that After Lindner explained the go back again, where we can meet take us further than our narily high speeds. "We would won't destroy our bodies," stat- - mathematics required in order to myself again until eventually I tions can take us."

Office Services Homeland security discussed in forum Reminds Justin L. Hart are all shapes and sizes of terrorist "It's an awful ambitious load." He don't think we're doing enough in Chief Staff Writer groups." However, he attempted expressed doubts that U.S. that arena," he said. Seniors... to provide a working definition for attempts to establish free trade and Stewart discussed the possibili- The year's final lecture in the the purpose of the lecture. democratic political systems ty that civil liberties could suffer Great Decisions series, entitled, 'Terrorism is an act designed to would be successful in many coun- - from attempts to protect our- Don 'tforget to get "International and Domestic selves. "It's always a danger, and your I.S. copying Homeland Security," was given by we need to be watchful of it," he retired Air Force Major General said. "What's the balance between done at Office Todd Stewart on Tuesday at 7:30 security and the things we're try- Services! p.m. in Gault Recital Hall of ing to preserve?" he asked rhetor- Scheide Music Center. ically. "Is it necessarily a trade- Stewart currently serves as the off? Is it a zero-su- m game? I will It is now convenient- director of the Program on argue not necessarily." He ly located in Lowry International and Domestic declared that we can fend off ter- Homeland Security for Ohio rorism and still keep our freedom Center behind the State University. on certain conditions: "If we are Wilson Bookstore According to Stewart, the U.S. willing to change the way we do finds itself in a different situation business." He cited changes in the today than during the Cold War, inspection of trucks coming in We will be open on when our enemies were other from Canada as an example. The Canada, Sunday, March 23 nation-stat- es whose behavior we trucks are inspected in could usually predict. "The ball sealed up, and electronically from 12:30 to 4 p.m. game has changed, and changed scanned as they cross the border. By for I.S. Copying. dramatically," he said. "Now indi- Photo Anne Guthrie Stewart spoke at length about the possibility of war with Iraq. viduals and small groups can have Retired Air Force Major General Todd Stewart speaks on Tuesday. major impacts." These actors used "I'm not coming down on one The Wilson what Stewart called "unconven- side or the other," he said, Bookstore will also tional methods" that are hard to achieve a political objective by tries. "Sharing democracy with although he defended the option defend against "It's difficult to creating fear," he said. those kinds of cultures is not going of preemptive military action be open on Saturday discern ... who we're dealing "We are focused on some tough to be an easy sell." However, against verifiable threats. and Sunday. with," said Stewart challenges," Stewart said of the Stewart also declared that in terms "Nobody hates war worse than

far-reachi- ' - "There is no common definition ng activities in which the of working to eliminate the root " 3. U.S. engaged to stop terrorism. incentives terrorism abroad,- - See "Great Decisions pg. of terrorism," said Stewart "There has t of "I Wooster Voice Final great decisions Judicial Board summaries

slow he said. ,. Collcj-- e continued from page 2. going to down," "I Summary I .ii prescription drugs on any " f was n i i hope it runs on a lot shorter cycle Alleged Code Violations: Section I A-- B. X. Expeciato ; event. Additionally, the accused . -- ' . . y at any y: w$o than that, but I don't think so." Behavior. Sections IV Drugs. Sec- - n College property or Colli t' the people have to fight it," ) non-prencriptio- r. . HanBsnerilCoen.TfjnIntiriiiilaliixVA.s.sauK. , i ' ,e ii.' i f alcohol andor

question i said Stewart, ought to be a last Stewart posed the of . fit Hearing Outcome: Section I: a. the board rejected tic a. . i w as n d to meet with David M. Brown i 1 main- I .1 I a t resort." Nevertheless, he where the responsibility for plea of not guilty and found the accused guilty, b. i r, ...i l. la i Housing, and sign a contract i n.f e - I - - i.-- i f tained that such a last resort may homeland security lies. "I would rejected the accused's plea of not guilty and found i! e a. u a- . r a to v accused is assigned during tle ktiio.1 t ; I a chemical-fre- e and other n. n be necessary. "If the alternatives argue it starts at home," he said. guilty, d. The board rejected the accused's plea ol no c ; space. Alcohol ' .;l in room. The ace us. J is found the accused guilty. Section IV: The Board J ' f ll ti t not occur that take you to the military option, "You and I are responsible for 1 u d 1 1 1 !;.; full assessment. The ae. is accused's plea of no contest and found the accused f "i to u: a chemical

on-goin- g i better! he the security our country," 1 l ! , in and counseli. v.nli you'd be prepared," of IX: The Board rejected the accused's plea of not gu.iry an "i Je regular said. "There's! a reason why that Because of this, we should learn the accused guilty. r. to address Issue related to addiction and t!f st.am-- s accused was suspended from The Co',',' - i f s of violation federal. Stale and Local j as much as possible about the Sanctions: The force exists." d atc-usc- w . , -- r 1 i f the College of Wooster. The citizens, each of us Wooster, effective immediately, for the remainder of Semi Terrorism will likely be a problem threats. "As - n-- i ; 2002-200- . ; to Dean Cumlyn liuxn. Academic year 3. The accused is required to ir to '.. write, and submit for the U.S. for a long time to come, has the responsibility to be full chemical assessment Upon readmission to the O ' s the long-ter- m health effects of di up a! and n . according to Stewart. "I don't see informed about these issues," accused will be on Recorded Disciplinary Probation c .. . biological effects, other health

w . tlie use of drugs. anything on -- the horizon that it's Stewart said. first semester following return to the College. The hi ti . S. i d the loss of nrivileees. The accused will be required to r IV d Code Violation(s): Code of

! regular and on-goi- ng counseling, with a conn i r d Longbrake Student Wellness Center during the first : Section 1 Expectations for IVim .. . cite lowing the accused's return to the College or as l a d accepted accused's plea of f I resignation I s . Malekoff selor deems necessary. The accused will be rcsp he Board accepted the accused ! non-prescripti- on drurs on . 1. suming alcohol andor continued from page experiences I've had at Wooster : 'I h. Property or at any College event under the influctKC c '. . r Coercion,'InlimidationAssnult. a s on plea of guilty. was the opportunity to teach andor non-prescripti- drugs.

! : ; Res ..riled Dihi; a possibility. "We have First Year Seminar," said Appeal Process: The accused appealed tlie decision . ed was placed on . also : y Hearing Boarded, based upon the basis of severity if; ision of Semester L for tlie feniaimh.t ol Malekoff. . -- some work to do," said Falkner. )3. It the accused w " i the President of the College. Sanction 5; this sane t. on . is expected that anyone in or "I've been involved in a lot of appeal of tlie Con s "We on haven't ruled suming alcohol andor non-prescripti- drups, or U r j; the accused's I ; . i! ! : review i out right now." things, and I think that I've influence of same, shall terminate at the later of t - i to k ill andor tie President's ! .. i There may be a need for an contributed more than just dates: the conclusion of the accused's semester of .... (. . t's and the concluskm of tlie current u ic asv.-ss-- ; t- - I - chemical an ath- Disciplinary Probation, and the accused turning aye 21. ..it t! a. i s lie required to undergo a full athletic being ami on- - interim . Summary II i t. 'i lit t!e a d will be required to continue regular letic director." t1 director to be Alleged Code Violation(s): Code of Social Responsibilny . couiiseha.'. will a mental professional. In addition, 1996-9- 7, named before the Since Hearing Outcome: Code of Social Responsibility. accused is required to have an interview with one of tlie counsel' at lamptiralr '', u,k-i- il Wellness Center at the time that accus. i start of the 2003-0- 4 nine of Section I Expectations for Personal Behavior, a. die boar d accept t!: -- an for Readmission. That accused will I academic year, Wooster' s ed to acccuscd's plea of guilty, b. the board rejected the accused's s..i i:...is Anbuim 1 first . d Disciplinary Probation during the semester plea of non contest and found the accused guilty, d. The boat I ed on Rexmd sports teams tin: in which case an accepted the accused's plea of guilty. I, ,,, u n," tie accuv d's return to the College. Upon rcadmisMim with dirccUir of Residential laic interim athletic have made Section IV Drugs. The board accepted the accused's plea of jm: !:. accu v d is rcquiied to meet the aiJ

.u-..n- g. Living Option director would national tourna- Section IX. HarassmcntCocrcionIntimidationAssault. 1 he I I, K sipn an application for the Chemical Free f, - in which tlie reused appear- board rejected the accused's plea of not guilty and found the t!ie fuel sctiM- ur of die academic year likely come from ment regular ami on accused guilty. ret rns. Tlie accu d will be required to maintain

ances. Wooster .; .-- tlie Longbrake Stuck iK within the current Sanctions: The accused was placed on Recorded Disciplinary f ii ctwnschr. . with a counselor at 's 4-d- : -s ,- u athletic depart- sports teams Probation, effective immediately, for the remainder of the aca- V .. Carter i! :r...f tlie first semester following tlie ac. . -- -- mcn.K-r-ship- n . as long as the coumckir deems nccessa'y ment faculty. have won 13 demic year, 2002-200- 3. The accused may not maintain i hi t!e Oi - . or n..t. at i -- ary V "We may have North Coast active or social, in Sections or Clubs, chartered I I .mis): Code Social Responsibility. College for the period of probation. The accused is v . J( V.!e of - ! . i ... : I Pcrvm li hav,... to name someone Athletic undergo a full chemical assessment. The accused will K- r . )t, Vction Expectations fir ! v-:- i ng , I a d the plea guilty Seii. on an interim Conference to participate m regular and on-goi- counseling sc .v. a accused's of ' ! plea guilty Se championships. counselor at the Longbrake Student Wellness C r ted the accused's of basis," said Tlie ; iriiirnidatii inAssault. Dean e. Falkner. "In most In 1996-9- 7 anger management and issues of control in re' ers. The accused is requited to participate hi ilty. Wooster won I initncdia' cases, this would Photo Courtesy OPI long as the counselor deems necessary. was placed, cllective all- - through tlie etid ol A. be someone on the NCAC Appeal Process: The accused appealed i'.x ! Probation v e co. - v-th- ai cuscd is restricted from staff, as they Bob Malekoff sports trophy, Hearing Board, based cp- - n the ha- is f ' .npti .i. s on any colli j'C p. and is currently President of the O P. e. T e d e .r s would best be. ,.! ihi. .. ., tlie accused was chemical assessment v as 1. . l -- in first place in ... C-'-- - e '.-- x p,, y of at any es. able to maintain Physical Education requirement date was ex" : d. 1 all-spo- - ; -- Director of rts , a- - r non prescc: ....n d. continuity." the accused form ravir a; y c .t.t v-- . h i ' a I ..'I ' 1 i.'Kler; ;i chemical ssrss: standing for the with this incident was n. ai .' ' Some of -- i ... pi. a total 25 of c. ! i-- : tr of hours 2002-200-3 season. ed from havir.j cor:: , t as C as -- Malekoff 's accomplishments . I'rrventiiin at The C "I'm proud of the competi- individuals, unr.i the s t f : " . athletic director include tact after that poi t v-- .; he i have ' upgrading the John M. Swigart tiveness that our teams recrimination, The : ! : ('. i f :,..ial Pe-- ; in 1998, adding shown, and that every team has described in the s i:t' . a Fitness Center a) 1 : ". of I : famous in had a legitimate chance to suc- end of the first se::ic-'- r . softball as a varsity sport i used s ; a of mi con'. ceed," said Malekoff. after that point in lif.e . ' t 2000 and hiring seven of the Summary I I chal- ' "We some facility - staff's current 15 head coaches. have AHt-'- -d C(- 'e V two years Malekoff lenges, and we're on the way to Ilearir? Ou'rome For the last a i that," he said. "I do Section 1 L pectai " f r ! it served on the NCAA improving ' has -- ; ed the aceu iJ's ; a . move x wish I had been able to v f tie im Division III Management Section IV b.d. 1 - forward. S ;.i w: Council, which debates and certain initiatives .: .. ' enacts legislation for the future "Bob took a successful athlet- F: , -- n, of the division. ic program and, improved upon demic ve.ir, I "One of the most enjoyable it," said Falkner. Viewpoints 4 Editors: Cookie Compitello Andrew Waldman Letter further illustrates cause Represents the opinion of the Wooster Voice Editorial Board Work with us, Housing... for action in the Middle East In past years, the Office of Residential Life and Housing pro- To the editors, edge five years later in after saying he would, is enough vided students with a packet of information that outlined the vari- It seems as if nowadays, the December 1996, Hussein often for the United States to take ous housing options for students. This packet included all the debate grows concerning the ordered insufficient supplies as military action in order to pre- deadlines for program houses, chemical free, smoke free, language possible war in Iraq. As each well as illegally storing these vent global catastrophe. programs and normal dormitory living. With the packet, students week passes, there are more items in empty warehouses. Does Hussein have the means had few questions about the process for housing selection. peace rallies and anti-w- ar From there he exported these to use weapons of mass destruc- This year, however. Housing seems to have dropped the ball on protests demonstrated in various items for personal financial gain. tion against the United States or these alleged packets. Upon searching the mailboxes in Lowry, cities in America. I believe the Most of this money was spent to our allies as well as the motiva- not one packet can be found. Students have already experienced reason many people feel this way build grand palaces and to accel- tion to do so? Has he not been difficulty with program housing deadlines as a result of too little toward the war in Iraq is that erate his weapons programs disarming for over 10 years and information. It won't be surprising when room draw comes up. they are uninformed as to the while the majority of the popula- - stockpiling these weapons? If Students will most likely be running arounJ like chickens with potential tion was liv you can truthfully answer yes to heads cut as a their off result of mourttir confusion in an already ing in all three questions, I attest that confusing system. threat During Iran-Ira- q War, Saddam the extreme we are left with only one option Hussein is Hussein used weapons poverty. and that is to forcibly disarm Praise for Step Africa group to global of mass destruction Apparently Hussein and do so very quickly. V security his motiva- How long are we going to s t-fJ- i.-d Great job to the Women of Lnc-e- f r r.i e Saturday with his against Iranian civilians. tion was to wait for Iraq to comply with evening this past weekend. The program. "Z A.'. i';a," a co"ubora-tiv- e stockpil- - increase the U.N. inspections? The lengths effort between young artists in tl.s U.S. icii Ce Soweto Dance ing of chemical, biological and misery of the Iraqi people, so that world leaders are willing to Theater in South Africa, that was fcrou'.t U c;vpus for "Wooster nuclear weapons. Hussein is not the U.N. Security Council would wait for compliance is absurd. History was i X" not only educational and ref.viMrg but tons of fun as afraid to use these weapons. Let lift the sanctions. As the global hegemon, I well. The group, which presented an American f dance and sto- 'rm of us not forget that during the Iran-Ira- q Furthermore, an additional believe it is our duty to stand up rytelling that grew out of historically black Greek organizrdons on War in the 1980s, Hussein regulation placed on Hussein against tyrannical world leaders college campuses, filled McGaw CI.. 1 v.ii upbeat and intensely used weapons of mass destruc- was that he must disarm and dis- who will go to any lengths to interactive TY.s follow-u-p energy for entire performar.ce. Sadie tion against Iranian civilians. In continue the production of chem- attain power. Hawkins dance, which is held each year in t' .e Lowry DaJIroom, gave March 1988 in the town of ical and biological weapons. As Ambassador Kenneth students a 1 great place to go on what wo''.J .e teen cn c:rerwise Halabja, approximately 260 kilo- Hussein has clearly defied the Blackwell stated at a recent dismal Saturday evening doing horre r ir I.S. Ti e d.ccrztions meters northeast of Baghdad, U.N. resolutions he had agreed ' " Great Decisions lecture, -- - .: "J .' ir-i- were classy, the catering was superb, tr. r r v .- J, e I. "i ts Hussein used chemical weapons to as well as inhibiting U.N. "Democracy is our greatest . . ; I : were contagious and best of idl, e :; f .. z . to b. j :i against his own people killing inspectors to properly do then-jo- export." Hussein controls the ! the campus. you didn't find you; .' I. : , Z : i If y over 5,000 and injuring thou- As Colin Powell declared in rural population while forcing you missed out on a rocking t goc i sands more. I am astonished as to his U.N. address not long ago, them to live in an austere, the lengths some will go to trust Hussein refused to meet with authoritarian regime that will not Hussein when he says that he has weapons inspectors, disallowed tolerate political competitors. properly disarmed. My question them to inspect certain areas, and Iraqis are forced to live by to you is that if Hussein has dis- ordered the transport of illegal Hussein's rules or they are dead. WBoSTERVblCE armed like he says he has, then weapons away from areas of pos- This tyrant has a history of using Erin McCann and David Powell why must he prohibit inspectors sible inspection. means such as rape, torture and Editors in Chief from doing their job? I contend Hussein clearly hates the death to those who openly Managing Editor: Ben Mitchell that his motives are to stall the United States and other Western oppose him. - Chief StalT Writer: Justin L. Han inspection process while he powers. Hussein also has Iraq is a ticking time bomb Viewpoints Editors: Cookie Compitello imports weapons in preparation alleged links to terrorist organi- that increases strength as each Andrew Waldman Production Assistant News Editor: Sarah Core Sarah Church of what I believe is an inevitable zations and has used terrorism day passes. The United States Asst. News Editor: Christopher Beck U.S. attack. himself must strike Wf-- h Arlminjvfr-atn- r Features Editors: Katie Berkshire Following the Persian Gulf as a a, now and Elizabeth Yuko Nancy Dujmovic If Hussein disarmed, A&E Editors: Eliza Cramer War, the U.N. Security Council means has forcibly dis- Man Foulds placed economic sanctions on for" get-- t then why must he pro- arm Hussein Sports Editor: Todd Worly Iraq that required them to buy a i n g for the securi- Photo Editor: Pamela Miller hibit inspectors from Asst. Photo Editor: Jeremy Hohertz www.wooster.ediivoice specific amount of food and what he ty of the Illustrator: Seth Kerechanin medical supplies with profits wants in doing their job? world. If we Chief Copy Editor: Jay Menefee Denotes Member of the Editorial Board accrued from oil exportation. the past. do not and

The Woofer Vraoe aearjaoer of dK Ccalefe of Wrjcaaer aanj. BMaanad aad piudaml emmttf by atodean. I These supplies were supposed to I believe the threat of Hussein Hussein continues his secret pro- puMuhed eacb Friday of Ite Ma ill: Kara! year, eaccal OpuiioM nprrfaed tereia ac aol : of aw: eaure teat body, facatty. ooaeae il i 11 iimiii or IfcargMarT be for the specific purpose of collaborating with terrorist gram for weapons of mass Uaucnod cdHonaat are a by Byfaaed aiaa Hmtt edNorial board. paxea, catena aad letter to toe editor R feeding and assisting the Iraq organizations coupled with his destruction, we will face a much The Ware eacouraace all letters ID dK edUon. Lcaen iaclade a leleaboae atoaber. aad toey aaaa be received by 5 B.B&. aa Mitoday tor Friday I Mail il- populace. Unfortunately, ter- naWiranoa. flu mat almuei are cacoaeaaed twoaxtowniiaar mbi - The Icarr Kaerves toe right the blatant disregard for weapons larger task five or 10 years down to hold aad grammaucaily proof aay letter aaek i iiAiiata. SabacnptMMa to the Hare are $39 per year. All o 317,1 ror of Hussein ensued. Until the inspections, not to mention hav- the road. We must act now. Woouer. WooMer. OH 44691. United Nations received knowl ing not disarmed after 10 years - Casey Wolnowski '04 8 Wooster Voice 5 1 1 Drake refutes Worly

To the editors, any evidence whatsoever of In reading Todd Worly 'i Edito- weapons of mass destruction. A rial last week supporting armed couple shell casings is the clos- conflict with Iraq, I kept won- est to "evidence" that we have oytY S w4W$ work dering who exactly WorQy has approached, and while I suspect been listening to with regards to that Iraq may not be showing us the anti-w- ar position. ,jThe its full hand, without any evi- assumption that we are against dence I am hard pressed to the war with Iraq because we believe that what should be our think Bush is stupid is not only last and final solution is the one grossly inaccurate, but shows we are about to bring to bear. that Worly has not taken the time The only crime Iraq has been to hear the argument presented found guilty of is breaking by those who disagree with war. U.N. resolutions, and if we are question Wtfr Regardless of my objection to going to conront him about his suggestion that "WE elect- breaking U.N. resolutions, we ed" George W. Bush, his dis- should be confronting him missal of economic motives for through the U.N. war in Iraq suggests that he Call me cynical, but I assumed knows very little about the histo- that the change to Code Crayola ry of the international relations was more of a way to get people of the United States. A president behind a war in Iraq; even if this WE elected 30 or so years ago is not the case, it doesn't take also happened to economically away from the fact that the and militarily support Saddam threat is al Qaeda, not Iraq. r Pro-w- ar Hussein as dictator of Iraq There are no confirmed connec- voices often silent because it was in our interest to tions between Saddam and al fight Iran. It is true, as he says, Qaeda, and, in fact, Saddam has that Hussein has gassed his own repeatedly suppressed religious people; he neglects'to mention groups and fundamentalists in in continuing Iraq debate that we were in full support of his country from the time we put Saddam's regime when this was him there. To the editors, typical liberal philosophies? needs to be exterminated. first done, and that we did not I am not some bleeding heart I am writing in response to Why would it be deemed unac- America did not become the most raise a single objection then. liberal who assumes that this Todd Worly 's article in last ceptable to have a pro-w- ar rally powerful country since the The main problem I have with war is wrong because George W. week's issue supporting a war in on campus? Why are people who Roman Empire because our lead- his editorial is that he assumes Bush is stupid; I know he has Iraq. It was truly refreshing to support war villified and made ers were afraid to stand up to evil that those who do not want war quite a few intelligent men hear somebody on this campus out to be hateful and "closed-minded- ?" forces in the world. We got to want to do nothing. While I working for him. I will, howev- speak out in favor of war. To I support aggressive where we are today because we think he seriously overrates the er, question their motives. There look at all the posters, protests action in Iraq not because I want have, throughout our history with threat that Saddam poses to the is no doubt in my mind that and articles in the Voice, one is people to die, but because I love few exceptions, been willing to American way of life, Saddam Bush's primary "concern is not given the impression that The my country and I fear for what take a strong stance in the world has treated his own people with the safety of the American peo- College of Wooster is and defend our safety contempt, and his cruelty should ple from terrorism, and I think home to 1,700 students and beliefs. It never not be ignored. that those who want to blindly who oppose both George support action in Iraq not ceases to amaze me how However, Iraq has absolutely support the president at this time W. Bush and his policies, because I want people to die, many people are fine no means of carrying out any are being naive if they think that particularly those regard- I love my coun- with the idea of allowing sort of biological, chemical or our goals in the region are com- ing war. However, this is but because someone who hates us so nuclear attack; they do not have pletely altruistic. Make no mis- not the case. try and I fear for what might much to remain in the resources or the technology, take; Iraq supplies a third of the The problem I see with We Sl't aTO UPd... power, even at the risk of happen if countless American and most experts believe that world's oil. And it takes the heat this situation is that those " Iraq does not have the infra- off of Bush's disaster of a of us who do stand by our lives. Naivettf and denial structure to build the majority of domestic policy. A simplifica- President and support this war might happen if we sit around will get us nowhere except these weapons. If the solution to tion of his reasoning, perhaps, (and I know Todd and I are not whining about how we have no straight to our graves. In closing, our problem with North Korea but when you get down to it, I the only ones) do not make our right to attack a country that I would like to reiterate Todd's (whose leader is just as unpre- believe that is why the saber rat- voices heard. Until last Friday, I poses a direct threat to both call to make the other side heard. dictable and dangerous as tling has become endemic. have not heard one person sup- America and her allies. I fully Now more than ever, we need to Saddam Hussein) is economic I do agree that we should hear port war in ptblic on this cam- understand the consequences of make it known that we stand by aid, then why is that not a poten- the "other side" of the debate; pus. We had an anti-w- ar week war, but I agree with Todd that our leader. There is more than tial solution in Iraq? however, it's important to under- here, but why vas there no pro-w- ar there is no other way of removing one opinion about war on this When you get down to it, my stand the other side's argument week? Why is everyone Saddam Hussein from power. campus, and it's time that that biggest issue with this war is before you can present your own. allowed to have their own opin- Hussein is a pure evil, irra- fact is made known. force that, quite frankly. Bryan Armstrong '04 that we have not actually seen . . David Drake '05 ion, but qnly if it coincides with tional Features 6 Editors: Katie Berkshire Elizabeth Yuko Let me see that Tootsie Roll: I.S. plagues seniors Ben Mitchell things that I will surely be throw- will be on I.S. Monday, and how it I.S. Scoreboard Masagisg Editor ing together at around 3:30 p.m. is that after turning the thing in on I.S. Monday. To find out that all I'll have to show for it is a -- College Registrar Bob Blair four people have run the gauntlet button with a four hundred some- Seniors: 4 Registrar: 429 has given out the first four I.S. and already turned the darned thing number and a tootsie roll. buttons to Matt Wagner 1, thing in just baffles me, and a few And I will be eating my tootsie Devon Herl 2, Barton Myers other seniors. roll, the people that save those 3 and Amy Gerber 4. The "It makes me feel like less of a things didn't hate I.S. enough and L- 1 campus be for -t 11 - 1 could not happier person, let alone a man," said Seth should have to write another one. - r- ,- - - those four seniors who have Kerechanin '03 The ruckus that was raised made the rest of the class of "It's kind of frightening to see over whether or not there 2003 look bad. people wearing buttons," said would be numbers on the I.S. "I'm really, really, really happy Emily Todd '03. "I'm happy for buttons has elicited strong v ------7j) for all of them," said Matt Cutler them and all that, but I just don't remarks from seniors. , Y'J i 'v '03. "This is the best thing I have want to see the buttons." "Why do we have to be ever heard.. .ever. And I'll see It seems that the buttons in ranked? Can't we just be equals them all in hell." particular strike a nerve with in all of this?" questioned Alison That certainly sums up the seniors. With the single digit but- Smolin '03. "I think it's typical feelings I'm having right about tons seemingly flying out of the in our capitalist society of win- now. It's great that these four registrar's office, jealousy is ners and losers." were able to buckle down and emerging among seniors. "You know the Nazis made place I.S. at the top of their pri- "I think you could say that Jews wear pieces of flair," said ority list. I just don't want to jealousy is streaming Joe Murray '03, quoting the know about it. I think that if I through my veins right now," movie "Office Space." saw someone walking around said Kerechanin. Some underclassmen don't with an I.S. button on before "I'm actually planning on seem to grasp the burden that March: 24 I would stop in my stealing the number one button," I.S. has been for seniors. tracks and blindside tackle them. said Sara Kennedy '03. "I mean "I don't see what the big deal The last two weeks have cer- if I have the button that means is, I mean just dry your tears and By tainly been a wake up call. I'm I'm done, right?" write the stupid thing," said Photo Pamela Miller starting to hear people talk about At this point in my I.S. voyage Andrew Ziegler '05. "I work at Matt Wagner, Devon Herl, Registrar Bob Blair, Barton Myers and Amy conclusions, cover pages, I'm really only thinking about two Mom's Truckstop, I think I know Gerber proudly pose in front of Blair's office exhibiting the customary acknowledgements and other things: what my alcohol intake a thing or two about pressure." buttons as well as an extra-larg- e Tootsie Roll. Moot Court team litigates their way to nationals

Elizabeth Yuko as only a first-yea- r. Day tied for through paid off. The level of this executive order, titled petitioner (the United States) in Features Editor sixth place in the tournament as competition at the tournament "Detention, Treatment, and Trial the first round and for the respon- an individual orator, even was high, and both teams that of Certain Non-Citize- ns in the dent (al-Ab- i) in the second round.

The College of Wooster Moot though she had no previous Sarah and I (his co-couns- el) faced War Against Terrorism," The Wooster Moot Court Team Court Team made an impressive court experience. were excellent. That we were President Bush asserted the worked with several local attor- showing at the National Additionally, she was awarded able to compete with and defeat authority to arrest and detain any neys during the first semester Tournament Of the American a trophy as one of the top 10 indi- one of the teams at a national non-citize- ns residing in the U.S. while practicing for the national Collegiate Moot Court vidual competitors and was competition is a mark of success whom the government had "rea- tournament. Douglas Drushal, Association (ACMA). The team named an American Collegiate in my mind. It shows that we son to believe" were terrorists Robert Gorman and Elizabeth

All-Ameri- comprised of Sarah Moorhouse Moot Court Association 2003 can were justified in being there, and and to try these suspected terror- Krieder-Wrig- ht served as coach- '03, Michael Ruttinger '05, Orator. able to rate along with the best ists by military tribunals rather es for the team. In addition, Natalie Miller '06 and Margaux Teams of two students present teams in the country. It bodes than in our civil courts. Charles Kennedy and William Day '06 traveled to the an oral argument in front of a very well for the team's future in Two fundamental questions Rickett, along with College of University of Texas at Arlington panel of judges in undergraduate coming years," said Ruttinger. were raised in the case: 1) Wooster graduates William last month. While both teams Moot Court competition. Each Each year there is a hypotheti- Whether a resident alien of the Bailey, Michael Buytendyk, emerged victorious in the first-roun- d competitor must argue one of the cal case assigned to the teams U.S. is entitled to due process Chris Oehl, served as judges for matches, they both lost in two constitutional issues present- that focuses on a constitutional protection under the Fifth and the practice moot courts. the second round. ed in the case in a 10 minute issue or governmental act. This Sixth Amendments of the "The competition was very "Going into a national competi- question-and-answ- er fomat. Over year's case was United States v. Constitution; and 2) Whether intense," said Mark Weaver, tion the first year any of us had 60 teams (120 students) from Raman Aziz al-Ab- i, which con- the President exceeded his professor of political science even participated on a Moot across the nation participated in cerned a resident alien professor authority under the Second and advisor to Wooster's Moot Court team was obviously a chal- this competition. who was arrested and detained Amendment of the Constitution. Court Team. "I was very lenge," said Ruttinger. "What I find satisfying is that under President Bush's Military Each student argued one of pleased with the way our stu- Giving a staunch performance the level of preparation we went Order of . Nov. 13, 2001. Under these questions, arguing for the dents performed." 8 Wooster Voice 7 Cleveland Museum of Art offers cheap thrills

Cookie Compitello and completed the Peter B. Lewis building. Gehry's Modern - r Andrew Waldman building on the Case Western Expressionist style contin- ' Viewpoints Editors Reserve University campus, just ues itself throughout the a short walk from the Museum. stucture into each of the While we are lucky to have the Gehry, born in Toronto, large lecture halls. 'I. opportunity to take in the work Canada in 1929, got his start in We were impressed with the 1963 at and the Gehry J of many exceptional artists in after studying the gallery Frank Ebert Art Center, every once it a University of Southern building and highly recommend while it is nice to venture off California and Harvard. a visit to Cleveland. The muse- J campus in search of a more Although he initially began as a um is always free, although for HZ ; expansive collection. The closest commercial architect, in the some special exhibits tickets are of such collections would proba- 1970s Gehry began to offer required call ahead first for ' bly be the Cleveland Museum of more aesthetically appealing inquiries. Hours are Tuesday, Art. We really liked that the architecture, using collages Thursday, Saturday and Sunday rj r Cleveland Museum of Art is free made from materials he could 10 to 5 p.m. and Wednesday and someone has caught on to the easily findj as a means for inspi- Friday 10 to 9 p.m. Like most 'I : I " fact that college students are ration and design. - museums, the gallery is closed t; w '

' 1 poor! It's also a really nice Gehry has built structures all every Monday. I 7 museum with an expansive per- over the world, including the Upcoming exhibits include " manent collection. Guggenheim Museum in "Metascape" March 16 to June I j There are currently several Bilbao, Spain, the Walt Disney 15, "Points of Light: Sato worthy exhibits, including Concert Hall in Los Angeles,-Cal- . Tokihiro Photographs" April 26 "The Gilded Age: Treasures and the Hollywood Bowl to July 9, "The History of from the Smithsonian American in Hollywood, California. Japanese Art Photography, Gehry originally landed in 1854-200- 0" May 25 to July 20, Art Museum." Running until By Ccx)kie CompitIvU-- May 18, 2003, this features 60 Cleveland to design a home for "Masumi Hayashi: Photographs Photo o paintings and sculptures by Lyndhurst resident Peter B. of Indian Temples" July 12 to The lounge of the Peter B. Lewis building, pictured above, is on the American artists who "brought Lewis in 1987. The home Sept. 10 and "The Sensuous and Case Western Reserve University campus. It is only a short walk down a new sophistication and ele- never materialized, but the the Sacred: Chola Bronzes from the street from the museum. Even though the exhibit is now closed, gance into American art from friendship that formed between South India" July 6 to Sept. 14. Gehry's work is able to be seen throughout the Cleveland area, as well the 1870s through the 1920s." the two men led to the design For more information, call as in locations such as Spain and California. 1-888-C- The Museum is also featuring and construction of the current MA-003. "Treasures of a Lost Art: Italian building, Case's business Manuscript Painting of the school, the Weatherhead Middle Ages and Renaissance." School of Management. Preparefor Leadership in Managing the Health of Populations Unfortunately, this exhibit began The building, 152,000 square the day after, our visit to the feet in size, spread out over six MASTER OF HEALTH ADMINISTRATION Museum, but it sounds promis- levels, cost $61.7 million and ing, offering "highlights from took a little over three years to Department ofHealth Policy &. Management the Metropolitan Museum of Art complete. Academic classrooms in NYC." and various faculty offices are This accredited M HA program is designed to prepare students to improve the health The Gilded Age exhibit fea- distributed throughout the of populations and communities by managing healthcare Organisations and systems. tured the school of American building on every floor to pro- artists who created a style that mote "informal interaction," THE MHA PROGRAM PROVIDES harkened back to the classical and all classrooms are periods of art perpetuated by "designed to enable learning in Experienced and accessible teaching faculty, f

large and small groups." State-of-the-a- the Greek and Roman artists. rt curriculum balancing public health disciplines The brick and steel exterior Wonderful pieces from John with managerial knowledge and skills ; Singer Sargent, Winslow of the Lewis building resembles Homer and Louis Comfort waves and simulates something Exposure to nationally prominent scholars and leaders Tiffany were among the many that almost appears to be mov- in healthcare management and policy . ; ing. The asymmetrical adds a fine works displayed. Mentoring by executives and networking opportunities And then there was a public certain flavor to the Case cam- healthcare favorite: "Challenging Structure: pus, which is known for its less Supervised "hands oa" management internship ,. Frank Gehry's Peter B. Lewis than exciting 1970s post-mode- rn Building." While we caught the squareness. FOR MORE INFORMATION obvi- 624-312- last day of this specific exhibit, it The wavy design that is Call Donna Schultzat (412) 3 or Email: dschultztepitt.edu is possible to see the inspiration ous from the outside is also Visit our webpage: httpywww.cdc.gsph.pitt.cduhpfn behind it for many years to apparent on the inside. We were come. Master architect Frank impressed with the grandiose Pittsburgh Owen Gehry, known for his large, open common area that University of Health functional sculpture, has recently greeted us as we entered the Graduate Schixl of Public & 8 Arts Entertainment Editors: Eliza Cramer Matt Foulds Upcoming Grammys a success Concerts Angel Pappalardo Bee Gees, in particular the late Staff Writer Maurice Gibb, followed by a heart- felt speech from Gibb's son, left no Coldplay Whether it's J. Lo's revealing dry eye in the house. The Clash's 39 dress or an unlikely musical match Joe Strummer was also honored by Promo West Pavilion all-st- Vr' up between Eminem and Elton an ar rendition of "London Columbus, Ohio John, it seems that the Grammy Calling," with Springsteen, Steve Awards never fail to deliver some Van Zant, Elvis Costello and Dave Mighty Mighty Bosstones juicy and controversial Grohl each contributing the 312 piece of to news to discuss at the water cooler, unforgettable performance. Agora Theatre (or in our case Lowry) the next Another performance I felt to be Cleveland, Ohio morning. This year, I was expecting exceptional was Coldplay's to be bombarded with anti-w- ar sen- "Politik" accompanied by members Glassjaw timent throughout the entire pro- of the New York Philharmonic and 313 gram, but Fred Durst's half-heart- ed conductor Michael Kamen. Lead Newport Music Hall plea "I think this war should go singer Chris Martin's eccentric yet Columbus, Ohio away," was all it amounted to. charismatic presence as well as the The showstopper on Sunday combination of guitar and orchestra Macy Gray (whether she wanted to be or not) left viewers captivated. 316 was none other than the adorably Other solid performances were Odeon Concert Club genuine Norah Jones. She was able given by Sheryl Crow and Kid Cleveland, Ohio Photo Courtesy of .Nikki Artes to snag the limelight from Eminem Rock, No Doubt, Vanessa Carlton, and Bruce Springsteen long enough Norah Jones, John Mayer and the Tori Amos to take a total Dixie Chicks. Simon 316 home of eight awards, and including the Album of the Year, as Garfunkel, appearing together for A.J. Palumbo Center well as Record of the Year, Song of the first time in 10 years, joined Two performers the Scweto Dance Theater expertly perforin Pittsburgh, Penn. from the Year and Best New Artist. James Taylor to rock the house their step routine during the Step Afrika performace this past However, Springsteen and with "The Sound of Silence" and Saturd.ty, Feb 22. Step con.bined the talent both young Joan Baez Afrika of Eminem were not completely left "Sweet Baby James." 322 American dancers as well dancers from the Soweto Dunce Theater, out in the cold; Springsteen took However, I was slightly disap- winch is based in South Step came as the rousing con- Kent State University Africa. Afrika home three, including Best Rock pointed with Eminem and the clusion to nearly a rttor.di activities, all which were dedicated to . Kent, Ohio cf cf Album for "The Rising" and Eminem Roots version of "Lose Yourself," the ceh Lratlcti cf Thick History Mont'i. The show was er.:'.::s:a:;ti-call- y

walked away with because it could produce cfl-ncce- s Zwan two awards, one not the received by all those in attendance. Tue Wur.cn also hype was 324 of which was Best Rap Album. that anticipated. Fellow performed a special opening number for the event, which was While I usually find myself los- rapper Nelly's performance was arranged by Ochanya McRoberts. Agora Theatre step master ing interest about halfway through lacking as well, with enthusiasm Cleveland, Ohio the four-ho-ur extravaganza, I sur- and passion replaced by pyrotech- Other winners on Grammy night Overall, I suppose one could prisingly felt that enough solid per- nics. The token teeny-bopp- er per- included John Mayer, Nelly, call this year's Grammy Awards a Def Leppard formances formance was Avril Lavigne's Coldplay, con- 324 were given to actually Foo Fighters, No Doubt success. While there was no make the show good and a few "Sk8er Boi," and its lackluster and Sheryl Crow, and after being troversy, there was a suprising i?. Gund Arena amazing performances were given delivery was reflected in her five shut out last year, India. Arie picked new element of wholesome enter- Cleveland, Ohio to make the show memorable. Grammy shut out. Ashanti, while up a Grammy for best R&B Album. tainment. And thankfully I wasn't Although the collaborative appearing quite elegant, was Lifetime achievement awards were bombarded by Britney Spears, Bon Jovi 324 efforts of N'SYNC seem to have accompanied by an assembly of given to Simon and Garfunkel, big leaving me much more eager to been missing in action for the past wide-eye- d children and delivered band conductor Glenn Miller and embrace a rather modest and hum- Mellon Arena year, their acapella tribute to the a corny performance of "Dreams." Latin jazz percussionist Tito Puente. ble figure like Jones. Pittsburgh, Penn.

Atom & His Package 325 Critic finds 'David Gale' to be stale The Grog Shop fel- between his life pre- Cleveland, Ohio Matt Foulds and murder of good friend and Gale's account of numerous surprises and A&E Editor low activist Constance Harraway as a star academic and activist and dictable circumstances develop, all (Laura Linney). Three days Bitsey 's attempts to find evidence which hurl the Peter, Paul & Mary before of to viewer to 327 This past Tuesday I ventured his execution he grants a three-par- t, to prove his innocence. Like any "unexpected" climax. three-da- y Palace Theatre with one Andrew Waldman '05, interview to brash Hollywood thriller, there are a Unsurprisingly, Spacey is as journalist variety wildcards affair, Columbus, Ohio Viewpoints Editor, to catch the Bitsey Bloom, played by of in the strong in his role as Gale, filling most recent Kevin Spacey thriller, Kate Winslet. Over the course of including the mysterious character his portrayal with the usual "The Life of David Gale." The the interview, Bitsey becomes Dusty Wright, (Matt Craven) a plethora of philosophical com- film tells the story of David Gale convinced that Gale is innocent zealot of an activist who spends mentaries on life that seemed to J Compiled from www.pollstar.com ,(Spacey an anti-dea- th penalty and sets out to find evidence to most of the movie inexplicably make his role in "American activist who is falsely convicted prove it. trailing Bitsey as she strives to m ' and sentenced to death for the rape The film switches back "and forth uncover, .new . clues. .Naturally, . 9. I . I ...... Continued'xmjg. FE$)jQv3k8 Wooster Voice The kilts -- clad band travels to Washingon D.C. March 14 with a conceit at Maret will combine the band and the pipe Pamela Miller School, Washington, D.C. Next band. The Pipe Band and Photo Editor they will then travel to Quince Highland Dancers will perform Following tradition, the Scot Orchard High School, during the Scottish music portion Symphonic Band is touring once Gaithersburg, Md; Lewinsville of the program, which includes - v again this Spring Break. The 90 Presbyterian Church, McLean, Va several march arrangements, med- piece kilt-cla- d band travels each and Deny Presbyterian Church, leys and traditional Scottish tunes. year to locations around the coun- Hershey, Penn. Robert Adamson '03 will solo try to perform music and share the Each performance will consist on "The Blue Bells of Scotland," Scottish tradition that is so vital to of a selection of "Rocky Point which is a standard tune here at the College of Wooster. Holiday" by Ron Nelson, "Blue Wooster. The full piece, however, " The band will be performing at Bells of Scotland" by Arthur Pryor is a standard solo trombone piece, "1 eight different locations this year (Ait. E.M. Pearson), Robert which is very difficult and requires over a period of the week in three Jager's "Third Suite," including all sound technique and a high level Photo By Pamela Miixlr different - states as well as the three movements: March, Waltz, of musicianship. This song will be The Scot Symphonic Band will preview their annual tour with a concert nation's capitol. The kilted compa- Rondo, "The New Colonial featured both on tour and at the this Sunday, at 4.pm. They will travel to Washington D.C. this year. ny will leave campus on March 8 March"by R.B. Hall, "Symphonic concert this Sunday. to play a concert in Wilmington Dance 3 'Fiesta'" by Clifton Chris Redd '03, also a Music Area High School, New Williams, "Whirr, Whirr, Education Major will be featured The other nice thing is that it's not teach at this private school. Wilmington, Penn. They will play Whirr!!!" by Ralph Hultgren, on tour soloing on "Tuba much of a drive from the city to the "Tour provides a wonderful the succeeding dates at "Salvation is Created" by Pavel Concerto." The Band will be led Maryland and Virginia suburbs opportunity for students to travel Southminster Presbyterian Tschesnokoff (Air. Bruce by Nancy Ditmer, conductor, and where we'll be playing, so there is and to perform a similar program Church, Pittsburgh, Penn; Big House knecht) 'Tuba Concerto" by Ned Brooks, associate conductor. a lot more time for sightseeing on for several audiences in different Spring High School, Newville, Edward Gregson; "Suite of Old The pipers, dancers, and drum- this trip than on many of the others. venues. There are enormous edu- Penn and Calvary United American Dances," movements mers will also perform "Music of Students will be free to go wherev- cational benefits to doing this kind Methodist Church, ML Airy, Md. Schottisch and Rag and "Espirit de Scotland." er they wish when we are in D.C, of a tour and the band members On March 13, the band will have a Corps" by Robert Jager. The con- The band will have the opportu- so the particulars are very flexi- always return with good feelings new free day in Washington D.C and cert will conclude with a moving nity to sight-se- e mostly in ble," said Director of the Scot about their accomplishments, will then continue their tour on rendition of "Amazing Grace" that Washington D.C, but will have a Band, Nancy Ditmer. friendships, and lots of terrific little time in Baltimore and in Ditmer noted the importance of memories," said Ditmer. Pittsburgh. "The nice thing about the assembly program that the The Scot Band will preview their Beginning Friday in a this at sight-seein- g in D.C. is that almost band will put on at the Maret tour program concert everything is free and there is plen- School in Washington D.C Two Sunday at 4 p.m. Admission is free. ty to do from museums to govern- Wooster graduates, Patrick Scott Additional reporting by Cinemark ment buildings to memorials, etc. '99 and Marge Foot '00 both Eliza Cramer Movies 10 The problem here is Cage Cradle 2 The Grave (R) (11:50, 2:15, 4:40) 7:15, 9:40 Old School (R) (12:15,2:55)5:10,7:30,9:45 continued from page 8. Gale" seems to simply reek of a them in uncovering the clues.

self-righteousn- How to Lose a Guy in ess stemming The Life of David Gale" also self-approv- 10 Days(PG-13- ) (11:15, 1:45,4:30)7:10,9:50 Beauty" so compelling. Winslet, from its al for tackling suffers from what I can only clas- com- was an inventive sify as "Scream Syndrome." This Daredevil (PG-1- 3) (12:05, 2:30) 5:00, 7:40, 10:10 however, is quite weak, what it thought pletely overacting the role of and meaningful plot. Winslet's being the affliction that leads Gods and Generals (PG-1- 3) (11:25, 3:50) 8:15 hard-nose- d Bitsey Bloom. It's acting is especially representative directors to resort to short, flash- Chicago (PG-1- 3) (11:30,2:05,4:45) 7:25,10:05 easy to forget that six years ago of just how hard the film is trying ing camera shots of words such as Shanghai Knights (PG-1- 3) (11:35,2:10,4:50) 7:35, 10:15 she was the lead actress in one of to make its audience take it seri- "rape," "murder," "deceit" and Jungle Book 2 (G) (12:00, 2:00, 4:00) 7:05 the most successful films of all ously. There is not a second left other words of the like which Dark Blue (R) (11:55, 4:35) 7:20, 10:00 time, as now she seems nothing for breath as the film hurdles serve as bridges between varying Kangaroo Jack (PG) (11:45) more than a green, and unnatu- itself from one suspenseful scene scenes. Once again, devices such The Recruit (PG-1- 3) 9:35 rally thin poster board blond to another, obviously in an as those serve only to further illus- Gabriel attempt to cover up the shoddy trate the intense desire those ( ) Saturday, Sunday only lead. Equally weak is Mann as Bitsey 's intern Zack writing on the part of screen- behind the film had to solidify its No PassesEvening Classic Supersavers Randolph. The validity in the eyes of its audience. " writer Charles ' Stemmons, who assists her Academy Award Nominee . throughout her investigation of film also goes out of its way to As I was leaving the theater with the circumstances surrounding provide as many plot twists as Andrew, lamenting over how a All shows before 5 p.m. only $3.75 the crime Gale is convicted of. possible, perhaps in an attempt to film with Kevin Spacey could've General Admission $5.75 for adults, Mann and Winslet seem to pos- gain appreciation through confu- gone so horribly wrong the answer Friday and Saturday after 5 p.m. $6 sess no chemistry and at many sion, "Mission: Impossible" style. appeared before me in the form of seem be taking part It seems to be almost impossible the film's marquee. There, in bold First Matinee show Mon-F- ri $3 points to just in an acting clinic presided over to have any respect for the players and bright letters was the answer For complete listings, call (330) 345-875- 5. by Spacey. . . . in a film when the audience is to my quandary. "Producer: In gejietaj, The.Life of David almost always one step ahead of Nicolas Cage." Sports 10 Editor: Tcld Worly Swimmers to take on the nation Jen Eklvnd breaststroke. She is also ranked will fight to better their top time A trip down memory lane Sports Writer second in the nation in the 200 of 7:45.20, which currently has breaststroke with a time of them ranked third in Division HI Well, it's late February and we all know what that means. There is After impressing their competi- 2:21.92. in that race. absolutely nothing of interest going on in the world of sports, so to get tion with third place finishes at the Heising, Amy Clark '04 and Wooster will be represented in us through this drag that will last until March Madness begins, we are 2003 NCAC Championships, the Bray will represent the Scots in the both the 200 and 400 medley relay going to talk about ourselves in the prime of our athletic careers. College of Wooster men's swim- national butterfly swims. Heising races as well; the 200 medley Russell was a natural in sports from the start. He received $5 for ming and diving season came to a is currently ranked 13th in the relay team of Whittam, Bayuk, every goal he scored in youth soccer and that money eventually got him successful close. The women still nation in the 100 butterfly thanks Heising and Tanya Tarasenkov through four years of education here at Wooster (Russell had 387 career have one huge test ahead of them, to her best time of 58.65. Clark currently owns the fifth time in goals from ages 6 to 12). The ladies back then used to call him "Crazy as they will send swimmers with will also compete in the 100 fly. the nation (1:48.16), while the 400 Legs" Smith because, even though he had yet to develop any leg hair 25 individual and relay qualifying The individual medleys are medley team of Whittam, Bayuk, (still hasn't), his powerful ball striking ability was uncanny for that of times to the NCAA Division III notoriously tough races, and the Clark and Heising are listed as a kid his age. Russell gave up on the sport of soccer to concentrate on Championships at Emory Scots will have not one but two fourth in Division III with a time football. His old youth coach was able to say these fine words about University in Atlanta, GA from swimmers competing in those of 3:57.52. Russell, "yeah, he got his ass kicked day in and day out, but at least he March 13 to 15. Facing the most races at the national meet. Bray, preparing for her final trip always knew the plays and his parents picked him up on time." Russell competitive field they have Whittam has posted top times in to nationals, commented that the grew taller and eventually met everyone's athletic expectations. He was encountered so far this season, the the 200 and 400 IMs. She is cur-- . team has been putting heart and a member of the football, basketball and baseball team while in junior women hope to turn in top times high. Although he was a ferocious rebounder, he gave up the sport of and establish themselves as a basketball to concentrate on his studies and a few special lady friends. Division III power at this meet. Russell is still very active in athletics here at Wooster (how many other The Scot women will send people here on campus have two IM football championships?). more than one swimmer to com- Shipe was that kid that every coach in an interview said they loved pete in several different individual i" f i r to have on the team because he "makes people better," but on the races. Kayla Heising '04 and inside they really hated it because people expected you to put him in Tanya Tarasenkov '04 will repre- the game. However, Shipe wasn't always involved in team sports. His sent the Scots in the 50 freestyle; stint as captain of the "LEGGS" gymnastic program proved that peo Heising and Tarasenkov currently ple who were all muscle, no size belonged in gymnastics. His future hold the second and 20th times in looked promising until an unfortunate accident involving the high bar Division III at 23.33 and 24.55, and an improper straddling technique left him better suited for beam respectively. Heising will also and uneven bars as opposed to rings and parallel bars. So after nearly compete in the 100 freestyle with losing his manhood, Shipe turned to basketball, football and track, the third-be- st time in the country ''To with football being his new forte. Shipe rushed his way for 48 hard (51.24), while the other earned yards in 4 years with the Green Bulldogs. His 10.2 yards per Tarasenkov twin, Sonya, will race season and 1.02 yardsgame earned him a spot in the Green record in the 100 free as well. Her best books for being the first person to win Mr. Bulldog (Green's Most time in that race, 53.42, is current- Athletic Award) without technically qualifying to win any varsity let- ly 29th in the nation. ters as a senior. Perhaps it is worth mentioning he tore his ACL in the led the The Scots will be in By Jeremy preseason before his senior year, and was unable to play football. distance freestyle races by Liz Photo Hohertz Erikson Luther was able to turn things around in college, however. Whittam '05, Elizabeth Roesch The Scots will take this competitive spirit to Nationals in Atlanta. After quitting organized football after his freshman year, he promptly '05, Sophie Brym '05 and Jody tore the other ACL going for the IM Title in football his sophomore Bray '03. Whittam will compete rently listed as holding the sixth soul into training for the meet. year. But, as a true champion, he fought back and got himself an I? 1 in the 200 freestyle. Brym will best time in the nation in the 200 "It's hard without the rest of the trophy to sit next to his Mr. Bulldog. also represent the Scots in the 200 (2:08.64). Roesch will also race team, we really miss everyone. freestyle; she is currently ranked in the 400 IM. But nationals should be exciting -- By Erik "10.2" Shipe and Russell "Crazy Legs" 28th in that race with a time of The Scots will be sending sev- because we could have potential 1:55.80. Roesch will be compet- eral relay teams to the national national champions in several ing in three individual freestyle championships as well, each cur- races. The training has been a lit- races. Her times rank her nation- rently holding top-fi- ve national tle different, coming off the con-fe- re ally at fifth in the 500 freestyle times. The 200 freestyle relay nee meet; we have to jump (5:02.82) and first in the 1650 team of Heising, Tanya way back up in yardage and come freestyle (17:13.33). Bray will Tarasenkov, Sonya Tarasenkov back down again, but it's pretty A C . ov , o, It...... ; also compete in the 1650, as her and Whittam is listed at third in much the same team training 17:40.68 time ranks her 21st in the country with a time of 1 :35.94. we've done all year. We are def- Division III. The Scots will be represented by initely being serious about com- Wooster will count on Brym, Sonya Tarasenkov, Tanya peting, but still having fun to keep a Whittam and Jenny Bayuk '03 for Tarasenkov and Heising in the the stress down." With that same strong showings in the breast-stro- ke 400 freestyle relay; they currently "serious training plus fun bond- races. Bayuk is among the bold the third best time in the ing" recipe for success proving best swimmers in Division III in nation as well at. 3:31.76. The effective all season, the Scots both of races, as her 1:06.05 800 reestyle-- , relay team of should have great swims and a lot , .these illy, 1 . ..rs.xr; time puts her at fifth in the 100 Roesch, Brym, Bray and Whittam of fun in Atlanta. 8 Wooster Voice u Track third at BW Wooster's season ends at Denison Ben Mitchell meters (3:22.43). Erik Smith the half ended tied at 29. The game 22 seconds left to push it to a two-possessi- on Managing Editor The men turned in a strong Sports Writer was close throughout the second game. The. Scots would overall performance, with second half, until Wooster broke it open. add a free throw, and the game ended The Wooster men's and womens place finishes in eight different The women's basketball team Tied at 49, the Scots went on an 11-- 0 with a 69-6- 4 victory. track teams both took home thiid events. Matt Knepp '06 contin- hosted Earlham on Saturday in its run, making the score 60-4- 9 with Leading the Scots was Lindsey place finishes at last weekend's ued his strong indoor season with final regular season game. The out- five minutes remaining. Wooster Schaaf "04 with 15 points, including Greater Cleveland Championships, a second place finish in the 55 come would have no effect on appeared to have the game in hand, 3 three-poi- nt shots. Schaaf also hosted by Baldwin Wallace. The meters (6.71). Chris Taft '06 either team's seed in the NCAC but Earlham didn't quit, and dished out four assists. Louttit added men's team scored 92 points, fin- brought his "A" game to Baldwin Tournament, but it didn't lack responded with a run of their own, 12 points and seven boards, and also ishing behind John Carroll Wallace, claiming second in the importance for Wooster. The game scoring 15 of the game's next 19, to hit the two clutch free throws. University and Baldwin Wallace. 500 meters (1:09.26) and sixth in was the final home game for six tie it up late. Alexis Louttit '05 then DeJesus, who has been out since The women racked up 85 points, the 1000 meters (2:39.63). In the Scot seniors. Courtney Davison came up big with an offensive October with a serious knee injury, with Case Western and Baldwin 1500 meters Evan McDaniel '03 '03, Nara DeJesus '03, Suzanne rebound. Louttit was fouled and con- got to step back on the court one last Wallace taking second and first finished second (4:10.66), and Lucas '03, and captains Sarah verted two from the line to put time with three seconds remaining. place respectively. Taylor Delhagen '06 ran away Moorhouse '03, Jessica Merritt '03 Wooster up two. Although missing her final year, Three Scot women came home with second in the 5000 meters and Kristen Rice '03 would all be Ironically, in a game marking the DeJesus was still an all league hon-ore- e with first place finishes. Jenny (16:00.02). treated to a final home win to end end for six seniors, a freshman came three times. Stockdale '05 glided her way to The men had a burly showing in their collegiate careers. up big to seal the victory. Natalie On Tuesday, Wooster traveled to

first in the 5000 meters the field events, particular in the In the first half, both teams shot an Barone '06 stole the ball at half court . Denison to play their NCAC

l-of- (18:27.16), Jill Berner '06 long jump in which three Scots identical 1 -29 from the field, and and went in for an easy lay-u- p with' Tournament quarterfinal game. launched to the top of the leader-boar- d earned points. Corey Humphrey Denison defeated the Scots twice in the pole vault (10'8.5"), '03 finished second. (2 IT), Nii during the regular season, and and Karina Colbenson '04 tore Djan Tackie '05 leapt into fifth Wooster looked for some redemp- through her competition, taking place (20'8.75"), and James tion. Early on, it Uxked like Denison first in the 500 meters (1:27.55). Williams '04 rounded out the scor- would once again win handily, jump- "The women looked really ing in sixth place (20'8.75"). The ing out to a 22-1- 2 lead. However, strong in all the events," said co-capt- ain world is still waiting on Erik Shipe Wooster responded, scoring 1 1 of the Nicole Desantis '03. "It's '04 to jump over a phonebook. next 13, and went into the half down great to see everyone improving." Tackie also placed second in the by one. Other notable scorers for the triple jump (41'8.5"), and Keith The Scots came out of the locker women included Desantis, who Vance '04 continued his strong room hot, and eventually built a 38-3- 1 finished second in the 300 meters season in the shot put, finishing lead. However, Denison would (44.74). Kathy McCreary '06 second (48'8"). fight back to take the lead. Down by scuttled away two second place Both the men and women have two late, Schaaf hit a shot and was finishes in the 500 meters been hurt by injuries during the fouled, and turned it into a three point (1:27.81) and the 800 meters indoor season. play to give Wooster a 49-4- 8 lead (2:27.84). Nicki Artes '03 heaved "We just don't have the depth that with 2:32 remaining. That would be the shot put nearly 38 feet, good other teams do," said Michael Jourden the Scots' last lead, however, as for second place. Also, Barbara '03. "But people are getting healthy, Denison would take over with its Patrick '03 ran her heart out on and we'll have some important people excellent shxting at the charity the way to third place in the 1000 back for the conference meet" stripe. Wooster missed its next four shots, and Denison hit six straight from the line in shooting an incredi- Spring season begins ble 18-of-- 20 on the day. Schaaf put the team on her back, scoring eight of Wes Wright Steve Burton '04 and Mike her 13 points in the final two minutes Sports Writer McMaster '04 will anchor the and change, but it wasn't enough, as offense, as both garnered all-confere- nce Denison would hold on to win 58 54. The Wooster baseball team will honors from a year ago. Rice carried the Scots early in her start the season in Ft. Myer's, Fla. Burton led 48 ouble the Scots with final game. She finished with a d u-ble-d- ranked fifth in the nation. points season. The last Photo By Jeremy Hohertz with 19 points and 10 scots ended the regular season The women's lacrosse team is rebounds. with a record of 34--3 and are look- coming off a record-settin-g season Courtney Davison '03 blows by a defender. ing to repeat as conference cham which saw the Scots set a school season. The Scots will try to cap- enced players to return to the top of by underclassmen, the Scots will pions. Despite losing several key j record for wins in a season (12), ture their first conference title, the competitive NCAC. The Scots be relatively untested and will

I co-capta- Clint-Baile- players from last year's team to as well as win their first confer- after coming, in second the past will be led by in y look to Angie Beeler '05 and graduation, the Scots will be led by j ence title and gain their first bid to two seasons. They will be led by '03, who has won 28 career Sarah Drewes '04 for leadership. captains Matt Miller '04, George' the NCAA tournament. The pitcher Angie Barone '04, who singles matches in his Scot career. The golf team completed their 1 Radigan 03, Brian Stevens '03 Scots will be led by returnees has gone 29-1- 5 with a 1.58 ERA The women's tennis team will fall schedule at Mt. Union finish- and Dave Wemecke '03. f Beth Hemminger '03, Megan and 347 strikeouts in 322.2 open its 2003 season in Hilton ing 5th at the 12 team Invitational. The men's lacrosse team Kennedy 03 and Nicole Pritchard innings over her stellar career. Head, S.C. on March 16. The The Scots will be led by Man returns 13 lettermen from a year' '04, all of whom earned first team After graduating the No. 1 and Scots look to improve on a 6--14 Elliott '03 and Jon Pintado '03, ago, and will rely heavily on a all conference honors last season. No. 3 singles players from last record last year which earned them who have anchored the Scots golf first year class of 19 to improve The Scot softball team is com- years 13-1-1 team, the men's tennis - a seventh place finish in the tough squad since coming to Wooster as on a 6-- 6 record from' a year 'ago. ing off its second straight '2Cr win team will rely 6ri more inexperi NCAC- - With .a roster dominated first-year- s. f I? A r , I 12 --WoosTERVOICEVo: Men's basketball clenches title on Senior Night ToddWorly opening tip, but Nelson kept the Quakers inside, hitting 12 points just 13-1- 1 with 11:07 left in the points coming off the bench. Sports Editor Scots close by scoring their first in just 10 minutes of action, good first half. But Wooster, playing "Our defense was key eight points. Towards the end of for a 48 point pace if he'd played without sharpshooter Matt Smith against Hiram," Mealer said. It's tournament time for the the first half, Wooster distanced all 40 minutes. '03 who sat out with a broken "At one point, we had 12 stops men's basketball team, so the itself from the Quakers and took a "Everybody contributed against nose, exploded for a 20-- 2 run in a row. Rodney was) in the only thing we can expect is the 35-2- 1 lead into the locker room. Earlham," Blake Mealer '05 said. and cruised into halftime with a zone and was having a great unexpected. But We concentrat- 40-1- 8 lead. game, so we knew we had to V it's a lot less ed on getting the Hiram (6-2- 0) never cut the get him the ball." nerve-wracki- ng ball inside, and Wooster lead to less than 20 in the The Scots' stifling defense when you are 24-- 2, that freed up our second half, and three Scot play- held Hiram to just 31.7 percent ranked eighth i perimeter guys. ers outscored the entire Terrier (20-of-6- 3) shooting, while in the nation, 13 We had a couple team by themselves. Wooster hit almost 50 percent " S. first in the stretches where Nelson once again led the way (24-of-5- 2) from the field. L region, are N17 we weren't play- for the Scots, netting 23 points The Scots also outrebound-e- d

9-of- 46-3- ing the NCAC ing our best bas- on -ll shooting from the the Terriers 4 in tournament, and ketball, but it field. With that imressive effort, advancing to the NCAC are led by the was still nice to Nelson now has 1,805 career Tournament semifinals. most xy. becoming the third Wooster plays Wabash College league's clinch the points, just 4Z& (16-9- dominant player. NCAC." player in conference history to ) in Friday's second semifi- Throw in the fact J0 . The Scots reach that level. nal game, while Wittenberg that the Scots committed an Rodney Mitchell '04 went off squares off against Allegheny in officially estab- .y.''Oo uncharacteristic for 20 points, tying his season the first semifinal. The Scots lished them- 2 1 turnovers, high, thanks to a deadly 6-bf- -9 hold a combined 5-- 1 record By three-poi- s, selves as the Photo Pamela Miller were matched by performance from nt against the three other semifinal-ist- bully . on tne Bryan Nelson '03 takes off to win the opening tip. Earlham at 23 range. Mitchell also grabbed six with their lone loss coming block in the rebounds apiece, rebounds and rejected a game-hig- h Feb. 15 at Wittenberg. NCAC by clinching the regular Earlham kept fighting, though, and allowed the Quakers to shoot three shots. The two semifinal winners 78-7- season title with a 2 defeat of cutting the lead to single digits 50 percent (23-of-4- 6) from the Schlingman also continued to advance to the finals on Saturday Earlham College on Saturday, early in the second half. In fact, field. Wooster's saving grace was play well for the Scots with 14 night, and the winner of that game then followed that up with a 73-5- 1 the Quakers cut the Scot lead all its scorching day will receive an quarterfinal thrashing of the way down to four at 58-5- 4 from the field, as automatic bid Hiram College on Tuesday night with 6:38 left in the game. the Scots nailed to the NCAA without the services of the However, the Scots responded nearly 60 percent Tournament. three-poi- College's elite career nt with a key 6-- 0 run, and eventual- (26-of-44)- of their The Scots shooter, and the result is a ly built a 69-5- 8 lead. Earlham field goals. " don't plan on Wooster team that is poised to closed the lead to 71-6- 5, but the Wooster began changing any- make a deep run in the coming Scots put the nail in the coffin the postseason thing in prepara- weeks in the NCAA Tournament. with four straight points from how it ended the tion for the post- Earlham visited on Saturday Nelson to build their lead to 75-6- 5 regular season, season stretch afternoon on Senior Day in with just 35 seconds left. victorious. The run. They will Wooster, with the Scots needing a Two Earlham players fouled Terriers of Hiram stick to the same win to clinch the NCAC regular out trying to guard Nelson, who College came to basic fundamen- season championship. The word poured in 33 points on 11 --of-16 town Tuesday tals that have of the day was "Nelson," as in shooting from the field to go seeking to run gotten them to' ' Bryan Nelson '03, who was the along with 12 rebounds, and he with the big dogs, this point difference in his last regular sea- would have scored more if it but the Scots "We need to son home game at Wooster. weren't for several poor calls by showed them concentrate on Nelson put on a clinic and gave the officials. why they should defense, make the Scots the extra boost they Despite Nelson's efforts, he just stay on the sure we rebound needed in a relatively even game, 73-5- 1 wasn't alone, as Kyle Witucky porch in a ; : the ball well, and 1 : as Wooster won its fifth league '06 knocked in 12 points and a drubbing. The Photo By Pamela Miller keep executing title in the last nine years. game-hig- h five assists. Matt Scots started on offense," Earlham played well from the Schlingman '05 also exploited the slowly, leading Ryan Snyder '04 takes it hard to the rack. Mealer said. r

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