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"We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children. Native American Proverb Speakers promote greeimeT out ook 1 Kennedy condemns the Bush Begley encourages every day administration inforum lecture measures to help the planet Environment as a Basic Human Right," was summer reading for the Alexandra DeGrandchamp class of 2011. Before his speech, he Voice Staff ' had dinner with a select group of Wooster students and members of the Actor and environmental activist faculty and administration. Ed Begley Jr. visited The College of i Professor of political science Mark Wooster at this year's third forum Weaver, who introduced the speaker, event on Tuesday. said Kennedy was exhausted when he Begley, who has an acting resume gave his speech. Having just flown in ranging from television shows like from a court appearance in West "St. Elsewhere" and "Arrested Virginia, Kennedy chugged two bot- Development" to movies including tles of Coca-Col- a, carrying a third "Batman Forever" and "This Is with him to the podium. At the dinner Spinal Tap," gave a positive presen- beforehand, Weaver said Kennedy was tation on the challenges and success- more focused when talking to stu- es of the environmental movement.

dents and did not go off on a tangent, Begley became interested in ;-- "or two or three." changing the United States' environ- During his speech, Kennedy said the mental problems in 1969 when the theme of his work is the intersection Cuyahoga River caught fire and man between democracy and the environ- walked on the moon. In 1970, the ment. "You can't have sustained envi- nation celebrated its first Earth Day ronmental protection unless you have and, in addition to buying an electric a democracy, and pur democracy today car, Begley began recycling, om- - is broken. The two big repairs we need DOStin? and 11 si no" hinrlf crraHahlp Robert F. Kennedy Jr. outlined problems with ' to make is, one, campaign finance detergents. Ed Begley Jr. listed off environmental chal- - current media in his environmental talk reform to get corporate money out of The forum, which began with a lenges currently facing the United States (Photo by Karin Johnson). politics. And number two, we need question and answer session at 3 p.m. (Photo by Aung Maw MyO Lwin).

: media reform so that the media that earlier that afternoon, consisted of a . . Laura McHugh. controls the airwaves starts using the lecture with questions and a recep- living" into a limited budget. Chief Staff Writer airwaves to advance democracy and tion in Freedlander Lobby. It was Though Begley rattled off a list of environmental promote the public interest." attended by College faculty, staff, challenges facing the United States and the global com- is a bit 'This of digression, but this whole talk has been a "You can't talk honestly about the students and community members. munity, including air pollution, ocean pollution, coral said F. digression," Robert Kennedy Jr. during his speech last environment in any context today Begley was introduced by profes reefs, depletion of fishery stocks, groundwater contami- - Thursday in McGaw Chapel. His talk, the second install-- without speaking critically of this sor of psychology Susan nation and ozone ment in this year's Wooster Forum, entitled "Green President," said Kennedy. ciayton, who noted, "Ed depletion, he said, it . Dt.. "g Begley is no newcomer He added, "The kind of "I'm filled with hope YU Can talk honestly y Planet," covered a wide corporate-cron- capital- the environmental band-jt- o the environmental band-- ,,. because of what variety of topics about the environment in ism 'which has been : we have already the e h out including myth of embraced by this White 3" g" done." the liberal media, Anna any context today without House is as antithetical to "You have no idea how of the garage." He acknowledged Nicole smith, West speaking critically of this democracy, to prosperity happy I am to be here," the problem of Los Virginia strip-mining r o j and efficiency in America, said Begley after Angeles' notorious and the biggest poiiu- - President' as it is in Nigeria." Clayton's warm introduc- smog, but stated tant, according to him, "Most insidiously, they tion, chuckling that it Susan Clayton that though there the Bush administra- - ROBERT F. KENNEDY JR. have put polluters in was "a real treat" to stay PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY are four times the t10"' charge of virtually all at the Wooster Inn and number of cars . . Attorney in A ... Author and Kennedy is the chief agencies mat are speak before the community. the area since 1970, the smog problem has actually prosecuting attorney for the Hudson Riverkeeper, senior to protect Americans from Begley's forum lecture mixed decreased. attorney for the Natural Resources Defense Council and said Kennedy. He mentioned anecdotes with praise foi the envi- Begley alluded to the lack of fire on the Cuyahoga president of the Waterkeeper Alliance. His 1997 book, "The ronmental efforts, already underway Riverkeepers: Two Activists Fight to Reclaim Our See "Kennedy," page 2 and ideas on how to integrate "green See "Begley," page 2 Local, national volunteers help on Scots in Service Day

Heather Moore tion for our project. It was very Voice Staff rewarding to see the direct impact our work had on the Wooster Over 100 Wooster students, staff Community," she said. and community members joined Volunteers regrouped at noon for a V 1 forces the morning of Sept. 29 with complimentary lunch of pulled pork, 1 S. the common goal of giving back to ribs, hot dogs and hot cocoa and cofTee local communities. Their efforts, and to celebrate the morning's many those of almost 1,000 volunteers accomplishments. worldwide, were in support of the Giving back to the community is a seventh annual Scots in Service Day, value The College of Wooster coordinated through the Office of attempts to ingrain in students from Alumni Relations and spearheaded by the beginning, explained Sandy Sharon Rice, assistant director of Nichols, director of Alumni Relations Alumni Relations. and The Wooster Fund. Here in Wooster, students had the It is therefore very exciting for opportunity to be involved in three those involved with the planning of main projects. Volunteers either spent SIS Day to reap the benefits of their the morning at Christmas Run Park, hard work when so many students Jaycee Park or at the annual Heart step up. to help out. Many student and Sole fundraising walkrun, spon- groups supported SIS Day: the sored by the United Way in Wayne Marianne Sierocinski '11 stains a wall at Christmas Run Park Saturday morning. Women of Images, the Women's and Holmes Counties. Sierocinski was one of over 100 local volunteers (Photo courtesy OPI). Basketball team, Delta Theta Psi and The early bird crew of approxi- select residence halls were involved, to mately 25 people met at 7:30 a.m. to building, trail improvement and "kid like screws or nails sticking out. After new faces. According to Kelly name a few. prepare for the fundraising walkrun. proofing" projects were well under- that, we painted the sntire playground Aughenbaugh '10, the event was not "It seems like there were a ton of Volunteers assisted with registration, way throughout the park. and fence in sealant," said Hannah only fun for all but also very gratify- students this year, more than any refreshments and timing mile splits. "We went through with hammers Kurtz '11. ing. "A local mother who lived right other year. It was great!" said Erica Later, crews gathered at the parks, and screwdrivers to look for things The workers spent the morning near the park stopped by while we and by 9 a.m. various beautification, that would be dangerous to children, bonding with friends and meeting were working to express her apprecia See "Scots,"page 2 EE News 2 Meredith Sharpe '08 cen- - Viewpoints y sures Kennedy for blaming j , i ft'- 0( Features Republicans for current Arts environmentalissues. Read Sports more on page 3. L MEMBER

Carlos Cuellar '08 criticizes Students and Wooster cit- Brandon Schechter '08 prom- Women's soccer opens con- a) The College of Wooster's izens alike celebrated the ises an intimate atmosphere ference play with a score- o meal plan and room and German cultural tradition of with light-to-mediu- m meals less tie against conference ASSOCIATED board policies. Read more Oktoberfest last weekend. and a variety of desserts at power Wittenburg COLLEGIATE 3. 4. PRESS on page Read more on page South Market Bistro. Read University. Read more on more on page 5. page 8.' 2007-0- 8 Friday, Voice SECTION EDIT&RS: October 5 JONAH COMSTOCK 2 News CHANDRA ASAR Six cars broken into on north end of campus NATIONAL Marten Dollinger or the use of a slim jina (a thin strip of President Bush vetoes Voice Staff metal used to bypass the locking mechanism to open a car door). health coverage bill Since Monday, Sept. 24, a security The majority of the thefts occurred bulletin has been posted around cam- on the north end of campus, but a car President Bush vetoed a bill pus warning students and faculty in the Holden lot was also vandalized, Wednesday that would expand chil- about a number of car break-in- s that though nothing was taken. dren's health coverage, doubling the have occurred in various campus Director of Security Lynn Hall 7. number of children who receive parking lots. believes that the have suspects may ...... I i health insurance. The first of these incidents was been scared off by passersby. Last Thursday, the Senate passed reported to the Office of Safety and No more thefts have been reported the bill 67-2- 9. According to Bush, he Security on Wednesday, Sept. 19. since the bulletin was posted, and 1 ' ' used his veto power because the legis- Over the course of the following Security has taken measures to ensure lation foreshadows universal health weekend, five additional break-in- s that these crimes do not continue. coverage, which he opposes. were reported, at which point the bul- "Our officers have been spending The program would provide cover- letin was posted. many hours patrolling the lots on

ail. age to parents whose annual income is e-m- According to Security, almost all of campus," Hall said in an "We . w.w 1. MMMM.MM.M,MMM.MM.M, too high for Medicaid, not yet enough the vehicles that were broken into ask that students make sure their Since Wednesday, Sept 19, six cars were reportedly broken to afford a private plan. The legisla- were locked; entry was "gained doors are locked and windows are up tion would expand children's health into by various methods, both professional and unprofessional through unzipping , the soft topped and to not keep anything of value sit- ' insurance by $35 billion over the next windows of Jeeps, breaking windows ting out; iPod, CD's and money." (Photo courtesy Karin Johnson). five years. Sen. Clinton beats Sen. Burmese political situation to be discussed

Obama inJundraising Hugh Brown soon revoked as she gathered support public appearance in seven years, stand- Southeast Asian Nations, a politically Voice Staff from the general population. In 1992 ing outside the gate to her home, guard- non-judgmen- tal organization of which Sen. Hillary Clinton's presidential she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize ed by government soldiers. Burma is a strong member) said they campaign announced Monday that it Next week, The College of Wooster but was unable to accept the award. Suu Throughout the week, the military "were appalled to receive reports of had surpassed the fundraising efforts of will host a fireside chat about the recent Kyi felt leaving her country would dis- presence in Yangon became more pro automatic weapons being used and Sen. Barack Obama's campaign in funds upheaval in Burma, with a Burmese stu- solve anv nounced, us sol- - demanded that the Myanmar govern- donated since July. dent who has done specific research on hope for "Sparked by the government diers surrounded ment immediately desist from the use of Though Clinton leads in opinion the Burma, who will be state of willing lTcrac,H pulling all fuel subsidies, ke violence against demonstrators." . polls, Obama previously had bragging to answer questions students may have as it would p sites and barred On Friday, video and pictures of a rights that he was more popular among on the topic surely lead sparking a 400 increase in streets f.used as soldier brutally killing a Japanese jour- donors. The current situation in Burma (offi- to her per-- . , . gathering points nalist were posted to the Internet and This was announced in the midst of a cially called the Union of Myanmar) m a n e n t JJico, uic piuuaio in in the davs made the front page of newspapers donor scandal involving Norman Hsu, has a long history. Nineteen years ago, deportation. Burma swelled until before. worldwide. Now the streets of Yangon who is last, c under investigation for allegedly the Burmese democratic party, headed Now, for Last Friday, are quiet, and rumors are circulating, violating election laws. by Aung San Suu Kyi, won the national the first week, a crowd of over the citizens' surrounding the fate of the 100,000 According to the Clinton camp, the elections by a landslide, end bringing an time in .18 100,000 protesters inarched hopes were final- monks who had marched through the former First Lady's campaign had 'to more than 30 years of military dicta- years, dis ly quashed as sol- streets. drawn at least 7,000 more new donors torship. Embarrassed, the ruling gener- plays of dis- - through the streets of the diers in riot gear Pictures of shattered monasteries, than Obama's. al Than Shwe acted quickly, imprison- sent against - blood-stre- wn and harsh-face- d i i i- began breaking streets ing Suu Kyi and her supporters and dis- this totaii- - capital city demanding up the peaceful generals are still circulating about, but Wife of NHL Hall of enfranchising the general populace. t a I 1 a n AamrmrarT arA frooAnm " protest. the movement is quiet for now. That year marked a tumultuous one regime have Ignoring the Due to numerous sanctions and high 0 Famer disappears for the Burmese, as protesters took to broken out all across the country. government's warnings, the protesters economic hurdles, there are very few the streets to claim the democracy that Sparked by the government pulling gathered again on Saturday. A wall of Burmese students in the United States The wife of NHL Hall of Famer they thought was rightfully theirs. all fuel subsidies, generating a 400 soldiers was ready, and soon opened fire There are" pockets of one or two scat- Emile Francis is missing after leav- Than Shwe again acted, and soon more increase in oil prices, the protests in on gathered protesters. Soon reports of tered at colleges and universities ing the Palm Beach, .International ' ( than 3,000 protesters had been killed as Burma swelled until last week, a crowd widespread arrests and scattered around the, country. At next week's Airport on Sunday morning. the Suu ) 'disturbers, of peace.' Kyi of over 100,000 protesters marched: killings .began filtering through inter- -' : forum, in addition, to a Burmese stu- According to police, Emma remained under house arrest, being through the streets of the capital city!, national news agencies;. Most of the' dent, professors. i tfrom the. economics, Francis, 77, dropped her husband off granted freedom only once since her demanding democracy and freedom, world condemned the military's actions. history and political science depart- and never returned home. imprisonment 19 years ago, which was Aung San Suu Kyi was allowed her first Even ASEAN (Association of ments will be on hand for the chat. Her husband, a former New York Ranger, has not heard from his wife since he left for New Jersey, and the College couple's children have had no contact of Wooster studentsjoin others in service with her either. Local police report that neighbors never saw Mrs. Scots Francis return home. continued from p. I

Researchers study Vizzo, administrative assistant at the Office of Alumni Relations. sleeping patterns The Wooster spirit was seen hard at work in 26 cities this year (including Compared to women, men are tradi- London). A current College of tionally regarded as emotionally unat- Wooster staff member was present at tached. However, a new study shows almost every one of these sites. that men sleep better when they share a "You're talking about spanning 80 bed with their partner; women, howev- years of people, all the er, sleep less soundly. working on same project, with hundreds others Mark Mahowald, director of the of on the same day, everyone catching up Minnesota Regional Sleep Disorder with people. It's really a neat experi- Center estimates that 23 percent of ence," said Nichols, who travelled to American couples sleep separately. The 1 Houston, Texas this weekend study shows that, since women often 1 past to participate in the first ever SIS there. sleep lighter, their partner is more like- For more information on Scots in ly to disturb them during sleep Two volunteers work to "kid-pro- of clean up and a local park in one of several local Scots in Service Day, and to get involved, stu- movements, and snoring, since men are Service Day projects. In addition, national in dents and alumni more likely to be snorers. projects 26 cities organized Wooster alumni for can check out work all This makes sense, says psychologist service over the country (Photo courtesy OPI). Wendy Troxel, who notes the positive effect of close relationships on men. Troxel asserts that "married men are T. V. much happier and healthier than Speaker criticizes media Actor visits campus unmarried men," and such findings are any obligation to benefit public inter- .long run. less reliable with women. Kennedy est. Their only obligation is to their Begley Both students and community shareholders." members received Begley's lecture INTERNATIONAL continued from p. 1 continued The media today appeal to what from p. 1. with mixed reviews. Sandy, a Mark Rey, timber-industry a lobbyist Kennedy referred to as "the prurient River and the Clean Air and Clean Wooster resident, said the lecture who Bush North Korea immobi- appointed as head of the interests that all of us have in the rep- Water Acts as indicators of environ- inspired her to change her habits, Forest Service and Steven Griles, a tilian core of our brain for sex and mental progress. explaining she will try "to walk mining-industry lobbyist Bush in lizes nuclear reactor put celebrity gossip." Though his L.A. home boasts solar more, get a rain barrel, and maybe charge of public lands. "So they give us' Anna Nicole Smith panels and a recycled plastic fence, some new light bulbs." Chinese deputy Foreign Minister said Kennedy that there is nothing and Michael Jackson and Kobe Bryant, he said that environmental efforts Maureen Sill 'lo, on the other Wu Dawei announced this week that wrong with having businesspeople in and today we're the best entertained don't always have to be costly. hand, argued that Begley's plan for North Korea has agreed to immobilize government. and the least informed people on the "Everybody can do something for developing countries is impractical, its main nuclear reactor and provide "It's a good if thing, your objective face of the Earth." the environment," explained Begley,. saying, "While I admire that he's details of its nuclear program by Dec. is to recruit competence and expertise. Following the example of his father, whether it be buying fluorescent taken the initiative towards change, I 31. But in these cases, these individuals ... Kennedy is also fighting strip mining bulbs, or riding a bike or walking found it offensive when he discussed The agreement followed last week's have entered government service ... to and the industry's destructive opera- rather than driving a car. He also developing nations by stating 'they negotiation in Beijing, which included subvert the very laws they're now tions. Flying over West Virginia and emphasized the practicality of enviro- just wanted a light in their hut.' I the United States, China, Japan, the charged with enforcing in order to Kentucky, he said giant machines have nmentally-beneficial living, shar- feel he's overlooking the needs of Koreas and Russia. enrich the President's corporate pay- turned an area the size of Delaware ing an anecdote about time saved by these people. He's forgetting about Last year, North Korea tested a masters." into a moonscape and polluted water not painting or repairing his recy- educational, professional and medical nuclear device. They have agreed to Kennedy said that the public is sources. cled plastic fence. needs." end the nuclear program in return for unaware of the administration's ."If the American people could see Answering critics of environmen- For more information about Ed aid and other incentives. actions because America has a negli- I saw," what he said, "there would be a tal policies that interfere witli busi- Begley Jr. and his environmental ini- media that gent entertains us rather revolution in this country, because we nesses, Begley asserted that the tiatives, students can Briefs compiled by tune into his than reporting "the news we need to are down the cutting Appalachian nation should "leave nobody out in environmental living-base- d reality Justine McCullough hear to make rational decisions in our Mountains." the cold" when it comes to downsiz- show "Living with Ed" on HGTV democracy." . The solution, according to Kennedy, ing or closing businesses that cause Mondays at 10:30 p.m. Begley also He added that is American media an informed public and an aggres- pollution. However, he noted that recommended livingwithed.net or While we strive for excellence every today is in the hands of five giant sive and independent press. When there is good business in green tech- fixingtheplanet.com as good week, , we, too, sometimes fall short. multinational have corporations that asked during the short question and nology and that a gradual change to resources, as well as "doing inde- Please send your corrections to turned the newsroom into corporate answer period what young people can environmentally-soun- d business pendent research' in peer-review- ed voicewooster.edu. profit centers. 'They no longer have do, Kennedy replied, "public service." practices is more beneficial in the journals" to find more facts. Section editor: Voice Ted Irvin ... 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C-318-7, mail at College Wooster, Wooster, 263-259- of OH 44691 or by phone at (330) 8. E-mail can be sent to the editors at voicewooster.edu. Editorial cartoon by Jennifer Jones. Send comments to JJones08wooster.edu, S. O. S : Save our swipes Critics: stop beating around the Bush There are several things about the want, as opposed to Wooster's rigid In the past few weeks I have had one many Americans. Put me in front of a discrepancies in our opinions. And "one-size-fits-- meal plan at Wooster that annoy me all" plan. too many conversations about our large crowd and I would sound worse more importantly, I certainly am not and many members of the student Oberlin College has nine different shining president, George W Bush. than Bush. going to condemn human folly. After population at m large. First of all, we meal plans! Nine! These plans range-fro- Somehow I always leave these con- Granted, I am not the U.S. President all, there have been many socially inept can't use two meal swipes at Java Hut seven to 2 1 meals per week, versations feeling completely unful- and people should expect the leader of and harshly criticized Presidents during the weekends. ranging in cost from $1,242 to filled and disappointed. It is difficult to the free world to be a strong orator, but James Madison and Abraham Lincoln, This is an inconvenience because $2,240. Allegheny I College (which understand why people can't come up we've elected someone who lacks that for example. sometimes we don't want to take the think of as a College of Wooster in with something other than the tired crucial skill. It Certainly doesn't help It is simply too soon to judge this time to go to the dining hall and Pennsylvania) has seven different criticisms that he is the devil or that that his speechwriters are bland and presidency. Perhaps in the future, his- would prefer to dining plans. he's dumb. unimaginative. torians can analyze George Bush's pick something up. The lowest of these costs and $425 First of all, Bush doesn't need an education, he presidency more effectively. It is sif n ti 1 1 if jo the highest costs $1,975. Ohio The when I think of needs a Peggy Noonan. important to be critical, but also to be use a meal can't State University has a multitude of the devil, Bush Despite the fact that Bush my pin v reasonable. swipe at Old Main options; six different plans ranging does not come to still hangs from my rearview mirror, I I don't think that the public has been i i or Mom's Truck from $450 to These $1,450. meal mind. wouldn't call myself a champion of the rational with their evaluations of Bush gracelynch Stop. There are plans give students choices and flexi- Call katiefoulds me crazy, current administration. whatsoever. Whether you like him, times you just bility in their dining options. but I just don't There are platforms on which he have a neutral opinion of him, or even don't want to eat at one of the dining Another issue I have with dining at think that he is the human spawn of (and my party in general) cannot agree. have a countdown to Inauguration halls (because you eat there every day Wooster is that many of these places Satan. I've read the Book of I believe in the pursuit of a peaceful Day, he is human and human life is for months at a time) and getting are closed when school is out. Not Revelation, and I see no parallels world, the necessity of proper funding draped in shades of gray. something a little different is nice for everyone lives close to school and can between the Bush administration and for Planned Parenthood - especially if Just as it is dangerous to blindly fol- a change. go home over breaks. the Biblical fe Apocalypse. Perhaps I'm you're pro-li- - and that everyone low a political party, it is just as perilous If we go to Old Main or Mom's, This year, during fall break, Lowry mistaken, but I think it's safe to say that should be allowed to marry and raise to blindly disapprove of one. I'm not however, we have to pay for these and Java Hut will not be open. Where if the second saying you meals out of our own pockets. are these students going to eat? If coming of "There are platforms on he (and have to like These dining facilities are on cam- which my party they don't have cars on campus, their - Christ' is" t .'V.:- V:i pus, which is why they should be dining options will be severely limit- in I '''"iNt'bew: imminent, general) cannot agree. believe in the pursuit onaDie ana included on the meal plan. We get no ed over school breaks. I e-m-ailed it's , not thoughtful in choice in the meal plan, which is why Hospitality Services these of a peaceful world, the necessity of proper questions, because of your analysis of I believe the College should provide but received no response. Bush. funding for Planned Parenthood and that every- our president. students with alternative options. Additionally, the College should Secondly, I am dis- We have a unique meal plan at The implement a rollover for one should be allowed to be married and plan unused and more . raise gusted by the College of Wooster; it consists of meal swipes. You could potentially importantly, children regardless of sexual angry dia- three meals a day, seven days a week, orientation." use those leftover meal swipes for a Bush is not tribes calling which costs a total of $4,5 10 per stu- friend who comes to visit. Rollover dumb. That is such a trite criti- - children regardless of sexual orienta- for the assassination of George Bush; dent for the 2007-200- 8 school year. meal swipes would not cost the cism of him. tion - Connie Schultz put it perfectly in that's just absurd. If you can't help Most other colleges and universities College any money because we have He's educated and he's smart enough her column last Tuesday when she sar- but get down on the man, at least be have meal plans that are very differ- all already paid for the meals. to win the highest political office in the castically wrote, 'Tup, we heterosexu- creative and somewhat clever about ent from Wooster's. United States and, arguably, the world. als have this parenting thing all figured it. Empty death threats certainly are Multiple give Grace is options students a regular contributor to the However, Bush is a horrible communi- out." not creative, clever or rational. greater variety, which allows them to Voice. She can be reached for comment cator and orator two skills I lack as Because of our varying viewpoints eat what they want and when they at GLynch09wooster.edu. well. I can commiserate; I fumble my on certain issues, I am hesitant to Katie is an editor in chief for the Voice. words constantly and I am probably defend him. Yet I am more hesitant to She can be reached for your comments at the world's worst communicator, as are dismiss his presidency based on a few KFoulds08wooster.edu.

Jr. off-camp- Robert E Kennedy gave a Reform ResLife with us biased and misleading speech housing and alternative meal plans To the Editors: I am a senior geology major here at the I also College. am a Republican with The College of Wooster is partial- are not traditionally "college-aged- " intellectual, moral and spiritual level views. strong political The environment is one issue that I care deeply about, and ly responsible for the slow and and are living with a spouse or chil- that can only come from human I commend the efforts of many Democrats such as Al Gore for bringing aware- painful economic decline of the city dren in the local community. interaction. ness to its importance. However, I F. was appalled by Robert Kennedy Jr.'s recent of Wooster. I would be surprised if While these may seem "reason- The College offers us only one speech at the entitled College, "Our Environmental Destiny," on Sept. 27. the College is even aware of its role able" for a residential campus, the meal plan, and it is ridiculously What I had hoped would be a speech addressing current environmental issues in this larger problem. effect is detrimental in two ways: expensive. Furthermore, it is provid- turned out to be a series of rants against the Bush administration and the The policies First, it is highly restrictive by forc- ed to the College through Sysco Republican Party. This blatant demagoguery distracted from what he was pursued in the ing students to pay room and board Systems, Inc. This gargantuan food

brought here to about. 1 ' speak interest of the in exorbitant amounts. service provider is a corporation

Kennedy had an inform off-camp- opportunity to the audience of the current state of ;( prosperity of our If we were allowed to live us, with profit as its key consideration. environmental and degradation offer insight as to what our environmental institution's paying for room and board in I am not saying this is wrong or future has in is store. If that outlook grim, he could have suggested ways in finances have had the amount dictated by the free mar- that we should fight against this. which we could either change our environmental destiny for the better or adapt carloscuellar extraordinarily ket would undoubtedly be less What I am saying is that the food to changes that are inevitable. Instead, he chose to focus on the problems with- destructive conse expensive, thereby allowing more paid for through the nose often in our without government offering any solutions to the problem at hand. quences for this community, which individuals to access a higher quality comes from thousands of miles away Playing the blame-gam- e is an ineffective way to gain support for an issue, and graciously hosts 1,800 of the most of education and living. This is the because it is cheap or grown in a it does not promote useful activism. By appealing to the emotions of the audi- privileged individuals on the planet. keystone of a free and democratic more temperate climate. members, ence Kennedy surely succeeded in arousing discontent. However, My argument (and suggested solu- society. As a consequence, the carbon foot- invoking anger is only productive if it inspires positive change. Kennedy made tions) focus on two areas: the resi- Secondly, the money we would spend print for the school is significantly a lot of valid points in his speech, but it would have been a lot more powerful if dential policies greater than if he had used credible his sources to support viewpoint. Perhaps rather than sug- pursued by the "The we would would flow our food mainly reading article in Stone," could have audi- money spend into gest hislatest "Rolling he encouraged College and our consisted of sea- ence members to read the latest IPCC scientific report on climate change and nutrition. the Wooster housing market, stimulating the sonal goods pro- make their own informed opinion on the matter. As anyone who This-would- , duced locally. is local economy. provide Politics an effective means of bringing awareness to the issue, but only if it has ever attended students This is a moral used is in a tactful way. Had Kennedy presented the facts and offered sugges- Wooster for any with an invaluable learning experience, prepar- issue. A market tions more diplomatically, he could have changed the prejudiced minds of some. period of time such the College's Kennedy's speech lacked not only diplomacy, but also fluency, and his pessimistic knows, the policies ing us for the real world..." could support ramblings left me feeling both dissatisfied and highly offended. small-sca- regarding where ; local le students can live are woefully out of would flow into the Wooster housing agriculture in a way to further the Meredith '08 Sharpe touch with reality and the greater market, stimulating the local economy. , quality of life in Wayne County. The Voice welcomes to needs of the community as a whole. This would provide students with an Furthermore, by sending a mes- letters the editors The policy allows students to live invaluable learning experience, prepar- sage to a large corporation such as Letters cannot exceed 350 words in length and must arrive to the off-campus if they fulfill one of three ing us for the real world through inter- Sysco Systems, Inc., they might re Voice by 5 p.m. on the Monday before Friday publication. extremely limiting conditions: One, actions with landlords, paying bills, vamp their business practices to

students who would prefer to live at buying and so on. nt All letters must be signed and include contact information. In addi- groceries become more energy-efficie- and home with a parent or legal I also argue that the Wooster more easily sustainable. tion, the Voice reserves the right to edit and hold letters. guardian. community at large would benefit Please send letters via e-m-ail to voiceviewpointswooster.edu Two, students who have a medical from this situation, but not only This is Carlos's editorial the C-- 1 first for Letters can also be sent by hard mail to 3 The Wooster Voice, off-camp- 87, College condition requiring us liv- as We mpnetarily previously noted. Voice. He can be reached for comment at of Wooster, Wooster, 01 1 4469 1 . ing facilities; and three, students who would also become enriched at an CCuellar08wooster.edu. Friday, Voice SECTION EDITOR: 4 October 5 rineatures CHALKEY Horenstein Oktoberfest: from Munich to the Midwest

What first seemed to be no more than a geography lesson from Carmen Informative andfunfestivities held in Babcock Hall San Diego bloomed into something much greater for me, something I will AriZirulnik carry with me in many years to follow: Voice Staff a cross-cultural living experience. Many who are On Monday, Oct. 1 the atmosphere not familiar with was one of anticipation as students Babcock Hall gathered in Babcock 'Hall. One of and all that it has them, Marc Christian '10, was to offer will often dressed in what appeared to be inquire why I Lederhosen and a feathered cap, a repeatedly desire traditional outfit known as a Tracht. nicholasamato to be an RA in Once everyone settled down, this dorm. Many Christian stepped to the front of the quickly look at the dorm as it is old room and began to tell the audience and dilapidated, leaky, bug infested about the holiday of Oktoberfest.

taking it just at face value. Others "Oktoberfest is a two-week festival may appreciate the intricate wood- held each year in Munich, Germany "'Pit- - fcK work of the formal lounge, and maybe in late September and early October," even the convenient dining hall that Christian said. "It is one of the most provides a venue of countless func- famous events in the city, and the tions for various groups and organiza- world's largest fair." tions on campus. Despite these few The very first Oktoberfest took perks, Babcock often appears inferior place on Oct. 12, 1810, to celebrate -- to other dorms on campus some- the marriage of Crown Prince mm thing I myself would mostly agree Ludwig and Princess Thereseoof

Saxe-Hildburghaus- with, for en. except one thing: community. Above, Marc Christian '10 dons the Tracht, a traditional German outfit, to show his. spirit at The diversity is great, but the com- The main focus of the holiday is Oktoberfest by Brandon Buehler). munity is even greater. There is no beer, and millions of people show up (Photo other place on campus (sorry, not even to celebrate. "Thirty percent of the ' Luce Hall) where you can find such a beer produced in Munich is con- waitresses. . . After the speech, pie and ginger ale have the opportunity to learn more diverse group of students who seek to sumed during these two weeks, with Another important aspect of were served as students chatted about other cultures, and subse- build a community from their common a total of six million mugs in 2005 Oktoberfest is the yearly parade, in amongst one another. quently spread ' awareness of the " interest and appreciation for culture alone," Christian said. " This is par- which thousands of people in tradi- The event seemed to be well-received diversity in Wooster's community. and diversity. tially because the only beer allowed tional dress walk to the festival. by those who attended. "It All of these are held in Babcock Hall. Every Monday night at 9:30 p.m., must be brewed in Munich itself. This year, Oktoberfest began on really started with a bang," said Ellie Next Monday, Oct. 8, there will be residents of Babcock gather for the This beer alone is served under a Sept. 22, and will end on Oct. 7. Newman ' 10. a celebration for the 40th anniver- dorm program to acknowledge and . bierzelt, a type of tent with enough , "The reason for Oktoberfest being-a- t Newman is currently the treasurer sary x)f the revolutionary Che

celebrate history, traditions and festi- room for thousands. Approximately the end of September is because of the Babcock International Living Guevarra's death,- - complete with a vals throughout the world. Such 12,000 people are hired each year to Bavaria often has very good weath- "Program. They have weekly inter- Che Guevarra look-alik- e. All stu- events include fondue parties, the cele- run Oktoberfest, 1,600 of which are er," explained Christian. national sessions in which students dents are encouraged to attend. bration of Oktoberfest, Ramadan and the Chinese New Year, learning Irish and African dances, Tai Chi and chai tea, as well as fireside chats with the -- ureen wooster student ambassadors. v bong m compiled by Karin Johnson No other program on campus pro- Jarfsjaf raw i vides you the privilege of walking down a liallway and being welcomed by Asia, Europe, South America and

Africa. . Students from all around the Want to help the 'environment and savOTfew b'ticlfe at the same time? ? ' world reside with Americans to Keep checking this weekly column for energy-savin- g tips! expand their world views simply for the sake of learning. Living in Babcock is nothing short of grasping the world by your finger Use hand towels in bathrooms instead of paper towels. Washing our hands is JW7I M3 rttl OSES tips; you have the opportunity to important to fight seasonal colds, but we also leave a lot of paper towels in the interact and learn from peers from Sel Trips, lra Cad trash after. we're done being hygienic. Talk to your RA and hallmates about setting Trawler around the world, minus the travel i up community expenses. hand towels. This, of course, also needs someone on laundry duty. I have found myself unexpectedly learning things such as how to make Remember to print double-side- d. It will not only save you time, but also help to Jamaican dumplings, how to read the It decrease the College's paper use, which who knows? could help lower tuition Like Hindi alphabet what you're reading? and how to make (hey, I tried!)... Indian flatbread. I have even noticed Join the writing staff for the myself watching cricket games and Features section! embarking on conversations Check out Wooster's Environmental Task Force's Web site: www.wooster.eduetf attempt- Contact Chalkey at ing to compare and evaluate racism, chorenstein10wooster.edu religion, societal expectations and Thanks to Julia Hendrickson '08 for towelin' it up, and thanks to Greenhouse for saving trees. sexuality in various countries around the world. Every day in Babcock is a new learning experience that facili- tates individual growth and develop- student-le- d ment in each resident. New worship service has vision So next time you stroll past Babcock, w hether it's a Monday night Hugh Brown professor of religious studies, filled or any other time, stop inside to exam- Voice Staff in for Morgan-Clemen- t. ine what's beneath the surface and As Kammar was quick to note, the

identify what makes it so great. Do SundayFive is a non-denominatio- nal service is completely composed of this for yourself as you, too, church service offered by college students, which starkly casts deserve to experience the potential Wooster's Office of Interfaith a contrast to the normal churchgoing Babcock has to offer. Campus Ministries. The service fare of mixed company. Don't be surprised if a touch of takes place, as its name suggests, on He delivered a sermon following home resonates throughout the hall- Sundays at 5 p.m. in Mackey Hall, the parable of Lazarus a beggar, ways, as it is likely you will be greeted located in Westminster Church. covered in sores, who sat outside the with the smell of a homemade meal SundayFive was formed this year gates of a rich man's house eating eluding from the kitchen. as a combination of En Route and only the crumbs from his table. Lastly, I must be so polite as to other religious traditions represent- When the two were dead, the rich grant you warrant that in passing ed on campus. man went to hell and Lazarus though the hallways and lounges, the It has similar goals to En Route, ascended into heaven. Upon seeing open doors and sense of community which according to the Office of Lazarus, the rich man begged him for will most likely provide an irresistible Interfaith Campus Ministries Web just a drop of cooling water, which welcoming invitation, of which you site is "student led worship where Lazarus would have obliged had probably will not be inclined to deny. people can ask questions in an open there not been a massive chasm atmosphere while pursuing a rela- between the two. Nicholas Amato '08 is a bio- tionship with God and building com- The lesson extracted from this munity with each other." told listeners that Yieh is chemistry and molecular biolo- story being The service itself takes on a non-traditional purely subjective. The rich man may gy major. He is the cochair of structure, with the have been unable to acknowledge the Babcock International Living exchange of peace serving as its poor man" because the rich man had introduction. Program. put walls between himself and the The music, which serves as an rest of the world. This is the same "International Insight" interlude between readings and the way some Americans live in gated main sermon, consists of volunteer communities for "protection," and is a weekly column that singers from the congregation, the same way the United States walls focuses on events, dis backed up by a couple of guitarists, a itself with such stringent laws. bassist, pianist and violinist. All the The readings and topics for the cussions and viewpoint musicians played very well, and if sermons are chosen each week by you've any mind to go and sing on a Interfaith Campus Ministries and of both international Sunday afternoon, this would be a student religious groups. and American students. wonderful opportunity. SundayFive services are com- The service itself is usually posed of practices from several reli- Above, Professor Charles Kammer provides If you are interested in presided over by Linda Morgan-Cleme- nt, gious traditions. The service is an a discussion on the Henry Copeland opportunity for students pondering the dangers of riches (Photo by Hugh Brown). contributing, you can Chaplain, who was this away past questions of faith to participate in an faith backgrounds are welcome to grams, feel free to contacT Jacob week. open welcomes - ' contact Anoop Parik at community that atu'nJ- - Dodson, assistant to the campus In times like this, a substitute pas- questions and debate about religious If you are interested in any of the chaplain, at jdodsonwoOster.edu aparik09wooster.edu is tor Vailed in. Charles Kammer, a thought and action. People from all Interfaith Campus Ministry pror for more information. Section Editors: Friday, gillian helwig Voice October 5 Missie Bender Arts&Entertainment 5 Daedalus Quartet to kick off Chamber Music Series Emily Ryan This season, a concert from the Ramakrishnan grew up in the same Voice Staff well-known Daedalus Quartet kicks town as the Kims and attended the off the series. same public schools as the siblings. In an age when music is largely The quartet has performed all over Thompson was also in the mix. defined by catchy choruses and Top the world, including at such prolific "We all started bumping into each Sunday, Oct. 7 Saturday, Oct. 87 40 hits, it can be easy to overlook the sites as Carnegie Hall and the Library other at summer music festivals I Daedalus Quartet Jazz Ensemble Concert contributions of accomplished instru- of Congress. met Raman in 1997 at the Taos Music i S p.m. Jeffrey Lindberg, Director

mental performers. : As noted on the group's Web site Festival, and then Min in 1999 at Gault Recital Hall 8:15 p.m.

However, i the start of the 2007-200- 8 (www.daedalusquartet.com) they have Marlboro (Testival, in Vermont. Tickets: $10 General Admission, $3 McGaw Chapel

Chamber : Music Series provides won several awards, including the Raman, Min and I were all at Seniors and Students at Wilson Ticket required the perfect opportunity to expand Grand Prize of the 2001 Banff Marlboro in the summer of 2000, and Bookstore and Maurer's Fharmacy More info to come one's musical horizons and come to International String Quartet Com- that's where the idea of a quartet got appreciate what more classical styles petition, and have enjoyed wide criti- started," she said. Thursday, Oct. 18 of music have to offer to listeners. cal acclaim and recognition. The name Daedalus refers to a Faculty RoundtaLle Sunday, Oct. 88 The late Dr. Ted Williams, profes- Bridge Records released the character from Greek mythology ; 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Scot Marching Band Concert sor of chemistry, started the Quartet's first CD, a compilation of known for such acts as devising the Sussel Gallery John Franklin, Director Chamber Music Series in 1985 at the works by Ravel, Sibelius and art of sculpture, designing the. Panel Moderator: John Siewert, 2:30 p.m. Wayne Center for the Arts. Stravinsky, in Aug. 2006. Labyrinth and for creating wings that Associate Professor of Art History McGaw Chapel It was important to him that the The quartet consists of brother and made flight possible. The College of Wooster No ticket required

surrounding ng community would have sister violinists Kyu-You- Kim and The Quartet said that they chose the chance to see several Min-You- ng Kim, cellist Raman the name because "liked the they 1-- October 85-8- 6, Nov. 5, 8:15 p.m., Nov. 4, 3 p.m. images of flight and "Cabaret" Ansley Valentine, Director chamber "Music is a such natural form of expression, a response to the creativity associated Shoolroy Theatre Tickets: Seating is reserved; m, u s i c with Daedalus." human condition music can express things in ways that words please call the box office to reserve a ticket at (330) 263-224- 1. ensem-ble- s Such a name can't. Music can inspire us, "Cabaret is intended for mature audiences only. perform at a comfort us, connect us, make us seems fitting for the price that think it makes us more fully human." group; their accom- was at-tord-a- ble. plishments are evi- fully human," she said. will be playing Mozart's Quartet in C Jessica Thompson dence enough that Along with the Quartet's apprecia- Major, K. 465 ("Dissonance"), "Dr. Wil- - -- Violinist, Daedalus Quartet they possess an tion for music is a passion for per- Shostakovich's Quartet .No. 3 and liams ' want-- amazing amount of forming. Sibelius's Quartet ("Intimate Voices"). ed to expose creativity and dedi- "There are moments in perform- "These are three incredilile works, young people to music and have them Ramakrishnan and violis.t Jessica cation to their craft. ance when we feel totally connected and we're looking forward to the con- appreciate all types of music," said Thompson. Their devotion to and love for to each other and to the audience cert," said Thompson. Isobel Matson, a long time contribu- All 'members began playing music is apparent in Thompson's we're able to be spontaneous and take tor to the project. between the ages of six and eight, description of the art form. risks and trust that the others are The Ddedhlus Quartet will perform The series moved to the College of and collectively they hold degrees "Music is such a natural form of right there with us, and we feel that Sunday, Oct." 7 at 3 p.m. in the Gault Wooster in 2003, two years before Dr. from Harvard, Juilliard, the Curtis expression, a response to the. human the audience is really listening and is Recital Hall of Sclieide Music Center. Williams passed away. Institute of Music and the Cleveland condition - music can express things experiencing the music along with Tickets are. $10 for general admission His wife, Dr. Yvonne C. Williams, Institute of Music. in ways that words can't. Music can us," said Thompson. "That's a pretty and $3for seniors and students, and can be continues to coordinate the series in The group formed seven years ago inspire us, comfort us, connect us, amazing feeling." purchased at the ff'ilson Bookstore and

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Season premiere face-of-f: "The Office" trumps "Grey's" Gillian Helwig viewed more and more by the main- regardless of the audience (i.e. those people fact that I didn't Arts & Entertainment Editor stream TV who still watch sitcoms. . .shudder), the even watch the As a TV viewer, I oddly fit into two quality of its humor is still enough to "Grey's" premiere usually separate demographic cate- satisfy my TV snob side. or find out what gories. And "Grey's" is the ultimate prime-tim- e happened on it, I On the one hand, I'm a network guilty pleasure. know that it.didn't exec's ideal target audience member: In fact, it used to be a weekly event even come close I'm a reality TV connoisseur, with an for my friends and me, an evening filled to matching the insatiable appetite for even the most with glasses of red wine, excited con- amount of action thinly veiled, clearly scripted series like versation during commercial breaks that took place on "The Hills," and I've been a fan and fol and dead silence during the dramatic The Office." lower ot many action. First of all, popular prime And yet, what should have Michael hit Mere- time series, from fJTg I been a difficult decision, an dith with his car "Dawson's epic struerie between mv within the first ""Jweakness "for food and few of Creek" to "Sex and the City." TV junk my minutes And yet, despite my penchant for affinity for TV haute cuisine, was little the show. ' mainstream television, I also maintain more than an afterthought. What could be the superiority complex of a seasoned I chose "The Office" and there is no more dramatic or TV snob, the kind who still laments the doubt in my mind that I made the unexpected? cruel and unjustified death of "Arrested right choice. Also, we found Development." It's true that I've been growing out later in the J I . f Like an entertainment-minde- d Jekyll increasingly tired of primetime hits' episode that she n television-viewin- g "Heroes," "Lost" ten- was W and Hyde, two conflicting (like or "Grey's") exposed to Art by Jennifer Jones. personalities are both equally dency to congratulate themselves, in rabies last season present in me. lengthy promotional spots, for being when Dwight acci- romance, but viewers also discovered with Creed, Kevin, Kelly, Stanley, Toby, That said, the news that last week's shows that, well, don't suck as much as dentally trapped a bat against her head. that Michael and Jan have moved in Darryl, Phyllis, Andy and Ryan, who is season premieres of "Grey's Anatomy" some other shows. Already there's enough medical together and witnessed spicy argu- now Michael's boss and has hilarious and 'The Office" were slated for the I'm also sick of seeing their stars' drama to rival "Grey's." ments between Dwight and Angela. hair highlights. same time slot (Thursday at 9 p.m.) weddings plastered all over US Weekly. And relationship drama? Forget We also saw a more fragile side of So I guess I didn't get to find out how should have been a serious issue. (Kate Walsh or Marcia Cross's nuptials? about McDreamy and Meredith Grey. Angela when she learned of the tragic they managed to convincingly kic k Isaiah

'The Office" is my favorite show on I don't care. Give me A-Lis- ter dirt!) Not only did 'The Office" premiere death of her cat, Sprinkles. And dirougl)-- Washington off of "Grey's" for his homo- -

artico-pok- ' television and, although it's being But, regardless of all that, and reveal the status of Jim and Pam's out die d hour, we also caught up ' phobic comments, but I'm okay with that. Friday, section editors: OCTOBER 5 Voice Nicholas Holt 6 pons Andrew Vogel

Pitching wins championships: They may be the evil empire, I'm going with the Indians but their offense is unbelievable The playoffs began earlier this week and there is no series more exciting, at least in this corner The Indians and Yankees may be the most interesting series in the first round. It pits a young team title-depriv- natu- of the nation, than the Cleveland Indians vs. the New York Yankees. People will be tempted to go from a ed city with a small payroll against the aging and overpaid Yankees. It is only with the glamour pick, but here is why the Yankees will lose in four games. ral for everyone to root for the Indians. However, that doesn't change the fact that the Yankees will take ' If you look to your right, you will probably see Nick Holt harping about how the Yankees have the series. a superior lineup. However, their pitchers are more bark than bite. Sure, Chien-Min- g The Indians have better starting pitchers. It's a fact But Chien-Mi-ng Wang is not Wang has an impressive 3.70 ERA, ranking 13th in the American League. much worse than C.C. Sabathia and the Yankees pitchers have far more experience But he has also only pitched 199 innings and only struck out 104 batters. and poiseMore importantly you have to look at whom they will be facing. Andy Pettite is not intimidat- - " "-- When it comes to offense, the - A-W .1 Yankees ing anyone anymore witn ofl jl hrt: Yankees have the clear advantage. I 1 1 respectable 4.05 EFlA, ranking mT 11,000000 Chris will probably give you all. of the Yankees statistics, which kind of chrissweeney 22nd in the American League and nickholt don't forget about the $22 million makes my case for me, but then man Roger Clemens. He is worth every penny with tol.OCD.OCO argue that the Indians offense isn't shabby. It's the play- his 4.18 ERA, 66 strikeouts and 6-- 6 record. offs nobody's offense is shabby. The Indians rank last If Clemens is worth $22 million, C.C. Sabathia is among AL playoff teanis in batting average (a full 22 worth $100 million. Sabathia is part of the best one-tw- o points below the Bronx Bombers), runs, and on base punch in the majors sporting a stellar 19-- 7 percentage, while ranking first in strikeouts. So while record with a 3.21 ERA and 209 strikeouts. Unlike the Indians' offense is all right in comparison to the rest Wang, Sabathia isn't afraid to go the distance, lead- of the majors, it is diminutive for an AL playoff team. ing the majors in innings pitched with 241. Despite To completely understand the difference in their line- going all those innings, Sabathia has the fifth lowest ups, I'll give you this stat. This season, Travis Hafner, ERA in the American League. the Indian's biggest slugger, batted 266 with'24 home Then look at their second best pitcher, who actual- runs and 1JD0 RBIs. Victor Martinez boasted slightly ly has a lower ERA than Sabthia, the Indians' ace. better numbers with a .301 batting average along 25

Fausto Carmona has a paper-thi- n 3.06 ERA, second homers and 114 RBIs. Meanwhile, the 'Yankees in the American League, complete with a 19-- 8 record Robinson Cano posted similar numbers, a .306 batting and 137 strikeouts. KAMV average, 19 home runs and 97 RBIs. The difference: ' Illustration by Grab. -- 1V Pat and make Holt is not exaggerating about the Yankee lineup, J ; While Hafner Martinez up the heart of the which Is battijig a collective .290, the best in all of baseball, while at the same time the only team Indians order, Cano bats seventh. Therelare no easy outs in the Yankees lineup and the bottom of their to score over 900 runs (968). The Yankees are also one of only five teams to collectively hit for over order compares well to the heart of the Indians' order. , 200 home runs (201, fifth in the majors). Okay, as of late, Alex Rodriguez is known for not delivering in the playoffs. However, this isn't com- The lineup is complete 'with playoff veteran Derek Jeter and the shoo-i-n for MVP Alex pletely true. In the 2000 ALDS with Seattle and in the 2004 ALDS with New York, he batted well over Rodriguez, who compiled over 50 home runs (54), 150 RBI's (156) and batted an impressive .314. .400 in both series and carried his respective teams. He could very well do the same this fall, possibly

However, A-R-od is famous for choking in the playoffs and there is no reason to expect anything dif- in his last postseason as a Yankee. ferent this time. You can give me all of the stats you want, but when the game is on the line, would you rather have The Indians lineup is nowhere near as good, but it is respectable. It ranks 14th in the majors with Joe Borowski or Mariano Rivera. For that matter, how many people outside of Ohio even know who a collective .268 average and ranks ninth in the majors in home runs with, 178 (trailing Texas by Joe Borowski is? For a young Indians team, seeing Rivera on the mound with the score close in the one). Cleveland ranks eighth in the majors with 8 1 1 runs scored. ninth would have to be a terrifying experience, and fear doesn't help young players. Meanwhile, the The bottom line: pitching wins championships. While the Yankee lineup is impressive, they have Yankees had a .486 on base percentage against Borowski this season. Indians fans should know the

to face the best one-tw-o punch in all of baseball twice in a row on the road. importance of closers in the playoffs. Remember Jose Mesa? Yes, the Yankees beat the Indians six of six times in the regular season. But when they met in The bottom line is that while the Yankees are an evil empire, this is the better team overall. Granted, April the Yankees were riding high and Joe Borowski (the Cleveland closer) blew a four-ru- n lead. the Indians' starting pitching is better, but it is also inexperienced. Meanwhile, the Yankees' offense is

However, Borowski is the American League leader in saves (45) and second in all of baseball. He awe-inspiri- ng, and while the Indians are no slouches, the top of their lineup compares to the bottom only blew eight saves on the year, and I don't expect that number to change in the playoffs. of the Yankees'. Finally the Yankees end - of - tM - game combination of Joba Chamberlain and Rivera New York does have a slightly better offense, but pitching wins in the postseason. I'll give New is the best in the majors right now. Thse are two big advantages for the Yanks and one small one for York a game, but Cleveland takes the series in four. ,. the Tribe. The Indians have a great future, but the Yankees will take this seriesin five.

Co-Spo- Chris Sweeney is Co-Edi- tor in Chief and Nick Holt is rts Editor and are both regular contributors for The Wooster Voice. You can contact them at csweeney08wooster.edu and hholt08wooster.edu. , . . r , . V Unethical athletes make it hard to be a fan I Golf team For professional sports, this was a some golfers have been turning to horrifyingly disappointing summer. In steroids, which leads to the question, finishes fifth fact) it's been a disappointing year alto- should we ban steroids or just stand ' gether for sports fans. here scratching our heads? ' Ryan Radtke I'm not talking Oh, and OJ. Simpson is back in the Voice Staff about one team's news. Sorry, no police chase this time. performance in Maybe around Thanksgiving. The Wooster golf team packed up

some-or-another Granted, many of these athletes are their drivers and tees and traveled to' sport. I'm talking in the process of being fined, impris- The Country Club of Meadville in

about the moral oned or trash-talk- ed by small-tow- n Meadville, Pa. to compete in the Griffin downfall of sports: sports writers, but does that really Motors Classic on the last weekend of johannweber Barry Bonds and change the fact that sports are the sin- September. his "charged" journey to 756 home gle most unethical profession since The Scots were led by Patrick Lynch runs, Michael Vick and his decision to Enron? Sports are what people all over '08, who shot a 149 for the weekend (77- - make a friendly business out of dogs our world turn to for entertainment 72). Lynch placed eighth overall in the fighting each other to the death, of and good ol' escapism, and they're very competitive NCAL event. course. slowly deteriorating into an episode of Following him was Jim Ipema '08, who Or how about Floyd Landis' continu- E! News. was just five strokes back. Ipema card- ing battle with the International Remember Ron Artest? Or maybe ed a 78 on the first day, and improved Cycling Union over the results of a you were a bigger fan of Terrell two strokes to record a 76 the second positive drug test he took after his 2006 Owens? Think hard enough, and you time through the course, which boosted Tour De France win? find that the phrase "sports ethics" is him to 19th place individually. Maybe none of these seem like very more ridiculous than the phrase Erik Shoger '08 and Sean Glaser '09 big events maybe three individual "Donald Trump's Hair Salon." tied for 29th, shooting a 161 for the athletes is no big deal. Then news of . So what can we do? What can the weekend.' They were followed closely the Mercedes-McLar- en Formula One average guy with his 40-in- ch television by fellow Scot Jason Greenwald '08, team stealing rival Ferrari's tech infor- and Sports Illustrated subscription do? who was one stroke behind and finished mation might be more significant. We can keep tuning in to the teams that 31st (162). Plus, there's always an ongoing rival- represent honesty and integrity. We After Saturday, the Scots sev- Illustration by Pat Byrne. sat in ry gone too far in NASCAR, or copious can watch college sports or pick those enth place with a score of 315. They quantities of drugs found on Damon obscure" sports with athletes who just "Please sir or madam, I'd like to ask you or spying. It would mean a lot to my learned from their first-da- y mistakes Stoudamire or Rasheed Wallace. love the game. Sometimes, we just have to refrain from doping, stealing, fight- son, daughter, Labrador and me. Good and carded a 308 on Sunday, placing There's even been recent mention that to send a letter to players that says ing, assaulting, dealing drugs, cheating luck with this season." them in a tie with Denison University (623, 310-31- 3) for fifth overall. Blast from the Winning the event was Allegheny past: "American Gladiators'' returns College (579), followed by Ohio Nick Holt Recently, ESPN Classic began scheduled for air in 2008. However know more about them than their Wesleyan University (587), who took Sports Editor showing reruns at night. Once again our old favorites like Nitro will likely biceps and bench presses. home second place honors. we are able to witness Nitro fire balls not be featured do you really want If that's not enough, NBC has also The event is the second NCAC event There have been plenty of great out of a cannon at some poor guy to see a 40-year-- old man in spandex? announced that Hulk Hogan will be so far this fall. The Scots are in a fight upset stories: David and Goliath, the with a mullet. We can be awed as a The new American Gladiators will hosting the show forget the 40-- for third place with two more NCAC Greeks and the Persians, Buster man no larger than the venerable R. be more like a version of the show year old in spandex comment. His events to go, tied with Denison at 1,238. Douglass and Mike Tyson, Stanton Hales knocks an Adonis off that ran in the UK from 1992-200- 0. influence should fuel ratings, just ask The Tigers of Wittenberg are close Appalachian State and Michigan. a platform with nothing but an over- The UK version focused more on the the network. behind with a score of 1,242. At the top Everyone loves the underdog, partic- sized Q-T- ip. We can think how cool characters and the new version plans In a recent press release, Craig of the standings are Allegheny and ularly when it is a seemingly average Plestis, NBC's executive VP of alter- Ohio Wesleyan, locked in a battle for Joe facing .a hulking muscular giant. native programming, development first. The Gators claimed lead "Gladiator-mani- a is gonna be running wild, brother.' the after However, even if the muscular- - giant and specials stated, "Hulk Hogan is the weekend's event, five strokes ahead awed prevails, we can still be by its an American icon. For over twenty of the Battling Bishops (1 174-- 1 179). power and dominance. years he has been a symbol of The Griffin Motors Classic was the Hulk Hogan It is this principle that made the strength and toughness in all facets third event the golf team has played in old "American Gladiators" series so of entertainment. His electrifying this fall. Host of American Gladiators popular in the late '80s and early-to-m- id personality will no doubt inspire The first two were the Kenyon Fall

one-named '90s. Amateur athletes faced Herculean efforts from our everyday Invitational and the Baldwin-Walla- ce monsters such as Nitro and it would be to run around in a giant to focus on this as well. For example, challengers." Invitational. The team placed third at Steel, and spandex-cla- d vixens with hamster ball (which I think should be the new version will focus on the Or as Hogan himself so eloquently Kenyon out of eight, and placed fourth attitude, like Lace and Zap. Whatever an Olympic Sport). Watching these back story of contestants, showing stated, "Gladiator-mani- a is gonna be out of seven at Baldwin-Wallac- e. amateur did better (got destroyed reruns one has to question why any- video of them before the competition running wild, brother." As the last event before the spring less) was declared the winner. one would take this show off the air? and following them as they train. The show is scheduled for a mid portion of the season, the Scots will And just as the David and Goliath Apparently the networks have The show will also develop the season release; I, for one, await the participate in the Denison Fall

situation is timeless, American wondered too. NBC announced in personalities of the eight new gladi- inevitable collisions and over-hyp- ed Invitational this upcoming weekend. It Gladiators has shown its staying August that it has decided to film a ators better than they did in the past. personas with baited breath will be held in Granville, Ohio on the power as well. new season of American Gladiators, They will follow them and we will Seriously. par 71 Granville Golf Cours. The Wooster Voice Friday, October 5, 2007 7 Men's soccer struggles in conference lTiUCflJlSGIirr attack. Unfortunately, O'Boyle's efforts Why hate Brett Favre were put aside when Case's Second I

All-Univer- Team sity Athletic It's true: I hate Brett Favre. since then the Pats won three of four Association Player and Second-Tea- m I have hated him since I can and are looking like the favorites to

All-Regio- nal Player, Pagila, every time he did something win this year through four games. completed his hat trick only six min- great I booed, and The pain of that one Super Bowl utes into the second half. The Scots every time he slowly subsided because of the other could not figure out the Spartan threw an intercep- three. attack (and unfortunately there were tion I cheered Two years ago, the Packers finished no traitorous hunchbacks present), louder than the with the fifth overall draft pick, the as they were sent packing with their Minnesota fans. I fifth worst team in the NFL I loved it, first loss in six games. was a Vikings fan wanting Favre to step aside and retire Saturday's game at Wittenberg chrissweeney just to spite Favre, in shame. He then proceeded to wage 17 University did not prove much better I even cheered for a long, drawn out soap opera about as the Scots once again failed to get Detroit one time just so Green Bay coming back or not. Favre finally the ball rolling in the first half. The would lose on Thanksgiving. came back and I was a bit surprised.

Tigers took an early lead when Matt The last two years were wonderful, . Last season started out like more of Borland placed the inside pall the seeing Favre go out in a blaze of any- the same and the Packers found them- - ,

box, and found the head of Shane thing but glory was the ideal for me. I selves at 4-- 8. Something strange hap- - f Price in the sixth minute of play. just laugfied as the Packers struggled, pened then. The Packers started win- Though the Scots' offense looked and grinned as I cherished my ning. Green Bay ended the year on a

. -- . , . , four-ga- anemic, their defense was once again revenge. me winning streak to. finish

able to keep them in the game. Along Revenge for what, you ask? Well, the season at 8-- 8. with the strong defensive play by the the reason I hate Favre so much is Mt was the game on New Year's Day Scots, O'Boyle and Patryk Tenorio because I am a die-hard New England in 2007 that will forever change how I '11 were able to make the 17 shots Patriots fan. When the Browns see Brett Favre. taken by Wittenberg seem uselessly betrayed me, I had to find a new team. Seeing him dismantle the Bears and i . making eight and two saves respec- I liked Drew Bledsoe and I thought loving every minute of it, playing ' . tively. the New England logo was really with the same joy even though the The game was close until the cool. So I cheered for them and a year Packers had no hope in making the Tigers' Borland scored in the 75th later to my delight, the Pats Were in playoffs win or lose. I realized then minute unassisted on a short kick in the Super Bowl playing the Packers. that Favre is one of the few genuine 0 front of the Wooster net. The game Needless to say, the Patriots got people who plays football not for the marks the Scots first loss to a North whooped. I will never forget Favre's money or fame, but because he truly Coast Athletic Conference rival this tauntingly childish face as he system loves the game. J "season. atically dismantled my favorite team Favre decided to return for this Just before press time it was on the NFL's biggest stage. I was season within a week and now I fol- reported that the Scots tied Oberlin angry, swearing never to cheer for low him closer than ever. I watched College 0--0 in double-overtim- e. It Brett Favre from then on needlegs when he broke the touchdown mark marked the third-straight game the to say, the next Super Bowl with John and said to I see Chase Beach '10 and the men's soccer team were shut out myself "good job." Scots had been held without a score. Elway and Favre was not very fun for now in Favre a man who loves foot- against Case and Witt (Photo by Sateesh Veikatesh). Tenorio and O'Boyle combined to me as a Clevclander and Pats fan. ball. After every touchdown pass he record the shutout with three saves It's funny how one little event as a shows his (rue emotion and that is Brandon Jacobs 7-- 0 Spartans. Case entered the match between them. kid can make someone cheer against a joy. Loving what he does, how could

5-4- ranked in Lakes -1 8-- Voice Staff first the Great The Scots, now overall and player for his entire career. I am expe- he go out on an 8 year? I slowly Region and ranked second in the 1-- 1-1 in the NCAC play, will be look- riencing something like that now with gained more of an appreciation for After winning five in a row, the nation in Div. III. ing for answers to their lethargic Peyton Manning, and once again, it is the man and began to admire and College Wooster men's no' I his-jo- of soccer The Spartans wasted time as first half offense in practice this because am a Patriots fan. I never respect y for the game. team has put a small losing streak Matt Pagila scored in the 16th and week. Their most recent match was a appreciated Favre's greatness; the I no longer hate Brett Favre - I together, falling to Case Western 34th minutes of play. The Scots home game against Oberlin College only thing I would bend on is his Iron hope his Packers and my Patriots (or, Reserve University 3-- 0 and experienced a deja-v- u as they this little past Wednesday. Every match Man streak, because to start , that by some miracle, Browns) end up in Wittenberg University 2-- 0. The failed to put together any first half from this point on will be against a many games in a row in the world's the Super Bowl. People as genuine as matches were the first times the offense, being outshot 10--2 in the conference opponent. toughest sport is exceptional . Favre are hard to find, so enjoy his Scots have been shut out all year. first half. On a positive note, goalie Hopefully the Scots can figure out But it always came down to one story as we see it end. The expectations were not high as Jordan O'Boyle '11 kept the Scots in their problems on offense and can get thing: Favre was the man who ripped

Chris is editor -- n an the Scots journeyed to Case-Wester- the game with key saves in the midst back on track my childhood dream of ., in (hiefof.tfieVoiot. tomorrow against apart having . . n ... . i ... yio niC. . . i. Reserve University toface the then of a seemingly relentless Sparta Kenyon College at 3:30 p.m. the Patriots win the Supwl. Bu v" weerieywoosier.eau Playoffs promise to be Field hockey first in NCAC at 4-- 0 Johann Weber one wild ride to the end Senior Sports Writer

four-ga- Pitching, timely hitting will go long way towards determining Series winner If a me losing streak gar- However, many are leaning toward ners attention, then following that up,, Charles Powers ' the Cubs because, quite frankly, people with a four game win streak should Voice Staff know who the players are. The definitely turn heads among the ,"""7 After six months, 22 major league Diamondbacks are a ten year-ol-d fran- members of the NCAC. The field fs. teams have been eliminated, and eight chise and are made up of young and hockey team has done just that, turn-

-- have- - moved on to the high stakes inexperienced players who have yet to ing a 1- -4 season into a 5-- 4 season (4--3 s, y atmosphere that is October. This is the make a name for themselves. And on NCAC) with consecutive wins over

D-ba- time of year that people really care top of that, the cks scored 712 Denison (5-- 6, 4-- 2) and Wittenberg

about. runs this year while allowing 732 runs (6-- 4, 3-- 2) last week. In October, men can become heroes to be scored on them. Denison, which gave the Scots a with a single swing of the bat This series lies in the hands of close loss earlier in the season, fell 4--0 Magglio Ordonez's walk-o- ff homer in Brandon Webb. If he loses Game 1, at the hands of Wooster's powerful the 2006 American League Arizona might not be able to recover. defense, which maintained their end Championship Series and can be The Cubs will be able to take the series of the field to such success that - exiled with one fatal misplay Bill if their starters can give them strong goalie Izzy Maffetone '10 didn't have id- Buckner's error in Game 6 of the 1986 outings and if Ryan Dempster doesn't to make a single save in the shutout. ' world series. blow up. Eileen Barrer 1 1 scored two goals, A very familiar match-u- p in this The two hottest teams in baseball her first career multi-goal game and

year's post-season will be between the will fice off this October. The Rockies, an excellent way to follow up being Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles who finished the season 14-- 1, including named NCAC student athlete of the a in wild week week. Angels of Anaheim, While both teams v victory over the Padres the last were in the top four in the American card tie breaker, will face the Phillies, Also scoring points against league in runs scored, the main differ-encew- as who finished the season 13-- 4 to strip Denison were Nina Dine '11 and how they scored these runs. the Mets of the NL East title, in a clash Brittany Montgomery '10. The Angels tend to rely on their speed, of two offensive juggernauts. Wittenberg proved slightly more one of the two teams in Major League The Phillies and Rockies were first challenging, but they could still only Baseball with more stolen bases than and second in the majors in runs muster one goal against Wooster's home runs, while the Red Sox have scored, and seven of the top 20 RBI strong defense. Barrer brought in a Kate Persing '03 and the rest of field hockey team have more potential for power. The Angels producers belong to each team. goal, accompanied by two points finally turned their season around (Photo courtesy OPI). will look to put pressure on the oppos- While many will look to MVP candi- from Briana Lynch '11 and four saves ing pitcher by stealing bases and play- dates Ryan Howard and Matt Holliday by Maffetone. The team's four game losing streak this Saturday at home at 1 1 a.m., and ing small-ba-ll to score runs early on in to win or lose the series, the key lies in Overall, both games proved that now seems like a distant memory. Ohio Wesleyan University comes to

the game. each team's mentality. The mental Wooster is beginning to see the fruit Next up for the team is non-conf- er- Wooster on Oct. 10 with the start The Red Sox have history on their toughness of the pitchers will win it of its efforts on the practice field, ence opponent Depauw University time set at 4:30 p.m. side and have been able to put up big for either team. There will be many and that its young talent base is I numbers against the solid Angels runs scored in this series, and good finally becoming unified. pitching. pitchers will give up a lot of runs. "I think that since our team is real- They have murdered ace John However, if a pitcher is able to keep his ly young on the field it took us a lit- Lackey on more than one occasion this cool when he has given up a few runs, tle while to figure out how to play year, and have scored 64 runs in the ten he might just give his team the advan- together. Once we got that we start- games played against the Angels. tage they need. ed working really well together, the The key to this series lies in experi- In this respect, the Rockies might Denison and Witt games were both ence and depth. Both teams have a have the advantage. Though they have really fun games to play in, and we strong bullpen and have found fourth no ace, they have two closers in Brian had a lot of connections and execut- JgfflD do outfielders in Jacoby Ellsbury and Juan Fuentes and Manny Corpas and all ed our penalty corners really well," Rivera. Rockies pitchers are taught to keep said Barrer. Whoever can make the biggest their cool when things go wrong. This Barrer shared her optimism for the impact might decide the series. is especially true when playing in a hit- remaining season, holding out for a An odd match-u- p, to say the least, ter's park like Coors Field. chance at the conference title. "I have will occur between the Chicago Cubs I am truly excited to see what will a lot of confidence in the team and I and the Arizona Diamondbacks. come of this year's post season. Last think that we have a lot of potential." Arizona, who finished with the best year, the Cardinals won only 83 games After losing four of its first five Information Meeting record in the National League at 90-7-2, in the regular season, and then won games, the Scots are playing like the Tuesday, October 9, 6:00 PM seems to have a slight advantage over the whole thing. This year could be hottest team in the conference, After the Cubs. Arizona won four of the also have an improbable champion. We losing its first three conference Lowry Center, Room 120 seven games played between the two are all in for what could be one of the games, the team is now right back in teams this season. And on top of that, most exciting and unpredictable the thick of the NCAC race, now for more information visit www.peacecorps.gov or call the Cubs haven't won it all in 99 years. Octobers in recent memory. fourth out of eight in the standings. 800.424.8580 0 Friday, October O 5, 2007 The Wooster Voice Football massacred 58-7 at rival Wittenberg 'Mm'. Nick Holt the half, but picked up some steam late Sports Editor when backup Chad Parker '10 entered Chris Sweeney, Nick Holt and Andrew! the game, leading the Scots deep into hogel pick the biccest colleee and Drd After opening the season 0--3, Scots Witt territory before the drive failed as tames of the week. Feel free to contacJ football was off to its worst start in Wooster turned the ball over on downs pern at voicesportswooster.edu. over a decade. However as the Scots headed to in field goal range. Austin Holter '10 Springfield, Ohio last C Chris, N Nick, A Andrew returned to start the third, leading the , Saturday for their conference opener All Everyone Scots' lone scoring drive with the against bitter rival Wittenberg (2-- 2, 1- - touchdown coming on an eight-ya-rd 0) , there was hope that Wooster (0-- 4, 0-- Season Standings : "pass to Ben Schrock '08. Parker then 1) could turn it all around as they began Nick 66-3- 9

played the fourth, looking impressive at Andrew 6-1-- 4 1 to play the games that counted. . times but failing to put more points on Chris 61-- 44 However, it took just one offensive the board. play for the hated Tigers to dash those Several Scots found solace in their Last Week hopes as they connected on a 55-yard ' Chris 16-- impressive individual performances. 8 , pass on their first possession. Wooster's . . Nick 16-- 8 i y, Schrock had a career-da- in defense would and force hauling tighten up the Andrew 13--U nine receptions for 56 yards while field goal, but it was just the first score rV'f recording the Scots lone touchdown. of many as the Tigers took control College Luke McCann '09 had a strong second early, using the big play to take a 31-- 0 9 Florida at 1LSU (All) IK half, on his way to five receptions and lead, and that was just the first quarter. (C, A) 4 OSU at 83 Purdue (N) 61 yards on the day. Punter Kevin (A) 5 The Scots were unable to come back, n Wisconsin at Illinois (C, N) Friedman '09 was also effective on a day (All) 8 UK at 1 1 S. Carolina losing 58--7. where hq saw a lot of action, (C) 10 Okla. vs. 19 Texas (N, A) The Wooster defense was unable to averaging 41.3 yards on seven punts, with two (All) 18 Georgia at Tennessee cage the Tigers as they had a field day pinning inside (C, A) 15 VT at 48 Clem. fN) both on the ground and Wittenberg its own 20. through the air. (A) 85 Neb. at 17 Missouri (C, N) Ashton Segree '10 also had a strong day Wittenberg's rushing attack, which had 80 Cincy at 8 I Rutgers (All) on special teams, giving the Scots good struggled in their first three games, (All) Miami (Fl) at North Carolina field position, returning nine kickoffs totaled 358 yards on 40 carries with five for 199 : touchdowns. yards. : NFL Fans should keep an The Tigers were no less impressive eye on the quar- WEEK 5 terback situation in the (All) Arizona through the air as starter Aaron coming games at St Louis Jordan Ferns "09 and the Scots will look to turn as Parker pushes incumbent (N) Atlanta at Tennessee (C, A) Huffman threw for 195 yards and two their season starter around this week against OWU Holter for playing time. Holter finished (C, N) Carolina at New Orleans (A) touchdowns, despite completing just six (Photo by Sateesh Venkatesh) 13 Cleveland at New England (All) the day for 23 for 87 yards with a " passes. His replacement Zach Brumfield Perhaps the most embarrassing (N) Detroit at play gains on two other drives. The play pick and an interception. Washington (C, A) was also lethal, completing both his However, was Wittenberg's Belcher's 8l-yard showed (C, N) Jacksonville at K.C. (A) an inability for the coaching Parker looked much sharper against the attempts for 80 yards and a touchdown. ; Miami (AD) touchdown run to give the Tigers a 31-- 0 staff at Houston and personnel to make adjust7 Tigers, moving the Scots down the field In all, . Wittenberg's offense could (A) N.Y. Jets at N.Y. Giants (C, lead. It was just the second carry of as a N) ments tight end moved in motion to as he went 12 of 21 with 132 yards.. seemingly do no wrong as their offen- Rod Belcher's Seattle at Pittsburgh (All) career. Perhaps more overload the side and seal the for sive edge The Scots will continue to look for Tampa Bay at Indianapolis (All) coordinators cackled in the press embarrassing was the fact that it was "the sweep. The Scots failed to shift the that elusive first box as play after play broke for win as they host Ohio (All) Baltimore at San Francisco huge the third time Wittenberg had run the defense and Tiger running backs were Wesleyan (l-- 3, l-- l) (N, A) San at Denver 55-pl- University in their Diego (C) gains, recording four us yard plays play to spectacular results, having rewarded with open field. (A) Chicago Bay in homecoming game on Saturday, Oct. 6 at Green (C, N) the first quarter alone. 71-ya- already had rd and nine-yar- d The Scot offense was dead for most of at 1 p.m. (All) Dallas at Buffalo Women's soccer ties Volleyball hot in conference, now 4--2 0--0 Andrew Vogel Witt in double-O- T Sports Editor C, X 1 Carrying an impressive f 1 Brandon Jacobs 0.53 goals Early this season, the Wooster vol- against opponents in the Voice Staff over 676 min- leyball team exhibited talent and prom- utes she has registered this season, ise,' but couldn't piece it all In the battle together. between two of the best Brown notched her second shutout of The team struggled out of the gate, los-'i- ng defenses in the NCAC, the Fighting the season. Four her of six saves came seven of its first nine games to start Scots scrapped for two hard periods in the second, pushing the game into the season. However, with a core group against conference rival Wittenberg its first overtime. of veterans and a new coach, it seemed University to a tie in two overtimes In first overtime, the Scots defense only a matter of time before the team - Saturday afternoon. Pitting two of the held the Tigers to only one shot, turned the corner. That time is now. top programs against each other in the extending the : game once again. In the On Tuesday, Oct. 2, Wooster conferences, this game opened the second overtime, Brown came up knocked off conference foe Ohio beginning of the NCAC scheduled for strong once again, knocking away the Wesleyan in the Timken Gymnasium both teams. Tiger's final shot to preserve the sec- in four games by scores of 30-2-0, 23-3- 0, Following their first-ever NCAC ond tie in as many years between the 30-2-7 and 32-3- 0. title in school history and tying a two conference foes. The Scots sprinted school out of the gate record in wins last year, the If you were simply to look at the and won the first game handily y a Tigers have one thing on their mind box score for the game, you be 30-2- would score of 0. The Scots also jumped this season repeat. After dueling to easily fooled about how ahead 14-1- evenly in the second game 1, but a l- -l stalemate in double overtime at matched this slugfest was. Wittenberg were unable to hold onto the lead Wooster's as the Carl Dale Memorial Field held a 17-- 1 shot advantage, as well as 1- Battling Bishops used an 1 -4 run to go last season, the history between these 10-- . a 0 edge in corner kicks, 22-1- but the up 8 and win the" second game, two teams runs deep. Coming into the Scots defense never gave up, and bat- tying the match score at one game game, the Tigers boasted an average of tled one of the top offenses in the T-. apiece in the early going. r.-- . 14.4 shots a game against their oppo- country. Wooster came out in the third nents only game 4.3, along with a No. 9 Even though she was only tested and took the early lead 10-- 5, but the ranking in the latest National Soccer once, Tigers' goalie Meghan O'Rourke, Bishops answered with a run of its own Coaches Association of America who holds Wittenberg season and that tied it at 1 1. From there, the teams national Div. Ill pell. career records for shutouts, was chal- went back and forth with The first respective period featured a battle of lenged all day by the Black and Gold. If runs until Ohio Wesleyan took a 27-2- 6 the defenses, with the Scots holding both teams continue such hardnosed lead. However, the Scots again battled Wittenberg to only four shots, but play, this may not be the w.. last time these back. Wooster answered with an ace, LLL unfortunately unable to produce a shot two perennial juggernauts will meet and block assists from Ali Drushal '09 themselves. Carolyn Ciriegio had a historic week for the Scots, as she Wittenberg's defensive led this season. The NCAC title will be a '08 and Erin Wright '08 gave the Scots by Rachel Morgan, held captain Laura recorded her 2,000th dig (Photo by Sateesh Venkatesh). fight to the bitter end, one-poi- with the regular a nt lead. After that, Ciriegio fin- Ayer '08 and Liz Mott 'l 1 in line, while season ending on November 3. ished the game with a kill the that gave the State's Lauren Mazurkiewicz in 1997. College. Fighting Scots defense Jed by (8-2-- 1, 0-0--1 The Scots NCAC) will Scots 30-2- a 7 victory and put them up Drushal also reached Angela Evans '08, who had the Scots' finish another mile- The Scots' only two conference loss- up the rest of their season with two games to one. stone Tuesday evening. Drushal passed es have only shot of the day, locked up on seven come at the hands , of straight NCAC games. Coach nail-bit- The fourth game was a er as Wittenberg's main attacker the 2,000 dig mark, placing her now at Wittenberg and Hiram. While Amanda Dave Brown will look to have his team well. the team Neither team pulled away in this 2,016. She is Farrell all afternoon. only 150 digs away from is still only 8-- 1 1 overall, the record that continue their hard play, especially this game, with both the Scots and Mary-Ka- te all-ti- the Fowkes '05 on the me In the second half, Wittenberg came homecoming matters more is their conference record. weekend, when they take Bishops playing evenly. As the out game list. At the rate Drushal is racking up Right now, the Scots firing, posting nine additional on Kenyon College at Carl Dale are in good shape this entered the closing minutes, the score and shots, but Wooster's digs milestones, it won't be very and have really pulled it since keeper Abby Saturday, looking to 2-- together avenge a 1 loss was tied 28-2- 8,. 29-2- at 9 and 30-3-0. long before Drushal adds Brown '08 was ready for the challenge. last year. another their slow start After an Ohio Wesleyan error gave accomplishment to her career. The feat The volleyball team travels today to Wooster a one-point lead, the Scots was even more Impressive given the fact Jake on Hiram. The match will not be Support Your took advantage of the Bishop miscue. that Drushal Fighting Scots Sports on Oct.. t broke the record in only an easy one. Hiram has an overall KateLynn Riley '10 came up with the three seasons. 1 record of 16-- 3 and has defeat- Football: p.m. vs. Ohio Wesleyan final already put away shot with her season-hig- h The win over Ohio Wesleyan puts the ed the Scots on their home court this Women's 1 23rd kill of the game. Soccer: Scots 8-- p.m. vs. Kenyon record on the season to 1 1 over- season. However, if the Scots can find In addition season-hig- to Riley's h all, with a 4-- 2 Mens Soccer: record in the conference. a way to inflict revenge and win, it 3:30 p.m. vs. Kenyon mark, Ali Drushal '09 made some noise The loss Ohio 7- 1 pushed Wesleyan to -1 could be a statement game for of her own, The 1- Volleyball: 11 a.m. vs. Scots' junior libero overall and -4 Denison, 3 p.m. vs. in the NCAC. The Scots Wooster. A win would Scots recorded put the 57 digs over the course of the 4-- 2 conference Heidelberg record puts them third even with Hiram in the conference for match, which is not only a season-hig-h in the NCAC standings behind unde- a second place, tie in the standings Field Hockey: 1 1 a.m. vs and career-hig-h for Drushal, but it is feated Depauw Wittenberg University, which is behind Wittenberg. With the way the also a Div. Ill record, The previous now ranked second nationally and has team is playing, nothing seems out of record of 55, was set by Montclair an overall record of 21-- 0, and Hiram the question.

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