Moving Forward with Sustainability After a D- from SEI, the College Contemplates Its Environmental Practices

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DECEMber 3, 2010 the student voice of wabash since 1908 volume 103 • issue 12 Moving Forward with Sustainability After a D- from SEI, the College Contemplates its Environmental Practices

TIMOTHY TAN ‘14 SEI, agreed that there were indeed notice- ity best practices in colleges and universi- able changes, at least on the student level. ties. If an institution has not made sustain- STAFF WRITER “But at most campuses the center of power able practices a priority, for whatever rea- ultimately lies with the administration,” son, they will receive a grade which reflects Do grades really matter? That is the issue Foley said. “Student Involvement accounts that choice.” He recognized, however, that students, faculty and administration are for only 1/9th of the overall grade, and sustainability is just one of many consider- grappling with in the wake of the release of within that, a portion of the category deals ations at a time when cost-cutting deci- the College Sustainability Report Card with actions taken by the administration to sions are being made across higher educa- 2011, compiled by the Cambridge, Mass.- foster student involvement in sustainabili- tion. based Sustainable Endowments Institute ty initiatives. While students are certainly Head of Campus Services David Mor- (SEI). For the first time this year, the Envi- able to affect larger change on campus, if gan was enthusiastic about the advances those efforts are not documented, then we ronmental Concerns Committee (ECC), in made on many fronts in and around campus, are not aware of them and unfortunately conjunction with the student-run Students citing recent green building projects and cannot count them toward the overall upgrades to ventilation and heating sys- for Sustainability (SFS), managed to secure grade.” funding for a campus-wide recycling pro- tems in the Fine Arts Center and Hays Hall. “It privileges larger institutions,” said He was less sanguine about the issue of gram that included single-stream recycling President Pat White, referring to the rubric bins and ESH student workers. Vegetables energy efficiency, however, and saw clear of the survey, “and more policy-driven insti- benefits to a methodical approach to the were harvested for use by dining contractor tutions.” According to White, the fact that Bon Appétit from a brand new Community problem, pointing to the recent Honeywell the surveys privileged policy over practice, energy audit as an important milestone. Garden. Yet this slew of initiatives failed to with questions relating to the presence of a make a dent in the D- grade the College “Granted there are still some rocks to turn sustainability office, for instance, was key over, but they did a lot of the heavy lifting received in the annual, response-based sur- to the administration’s decision not to vey. for us,” he said. “They turned over the big respond. Like with so many other surveys in ones.” Michael Mondovics ’13, president of SFS higher education, the concern was that and the driving force behind the Communi- Honeywell identified lighting and heating broad measures and standards would fail to as potentially large energy-savings areas, as ty Garden project, was disappointed that take into account the idiosyncracies of each the administration chose for the second a brief walk around campus any given institution, especially small liberal arts col- evening would suggest. Other ideas includ- year not to respond to the Endowment com- leges like Wabash. “The end should be ed converting the College’s three large boil- ponent of the survey, and that it instructed stewardship of our resources and not mere- ers into several smaller high-efficiency ones Dining and Campus Services to do likely a ranking,” White said. that can be brought online individually and wise. He took issue, however, with the Foley acknowledged the survey’s limita- methodology used by SEI. Echoing Pro- tions in capturing nuances between differ- sub-metering to track energy usage and fessor Doug Calisch’s concerns, Mondovics ent colleges, but stressed that the survey waste in campus buildings. “If we can track felt that the findings this year did not ade- did emphasize stewardship, comparing as it it, we can improve it,” Morgan said. He is optimistic that moving forward on these quately reflect or reward student initiatives. did the 300 institutions with the largest ALEX MOSEMAN | WABASH ‘11 “As far as I know, no one from this organ- initiatives will pay dividends in the future, endowments. “At the end of the day stu- The recent SEI survey failed to account for ization ever set foot on campus,” he said. “If dents take the cue from the administration,” perhaps even within a time frame of seven student progress toward environmental best they had, they would have seen the huge Foley said. “In a way, leadership, more to eight years. “With a menu of recommen- strides we’ve made over the last year.” than rules and policies, is about signalling dations, the audit provided us with an item- practices. Rob Foley, senior research fellow at the what you value. Our focus is on sustainabil- See, SUSTAINABILITY, Page 2 Deadline: Study Abroad For Internationals, a AROUND Hopefuls Submit Applications Different Kind of Break CAMPUS KENNY FARRIS ‘12 GABE WATSON ‘13 pus. This means they often have to walk to get food. STAFF WRITER STAFF WRITER He wondered why, if sports Comedy Show teams can receive Sparks For many sophomores, Most of the student body meals over break, the inter- Tonight at 8:30 p.m., the today marks an important are only weeks away from national students cannot. Wabash Comedy Club will deadline for a large body of returning to the comfort of Director of International host Stephanie Lochbihler work to complete and turn their home towns, family, Students David Clapp and Jeff Oskay for a come- in. Surprisingly, it’s not a and friends. But for many explained that all interna- dy show in the Ball The- final C&T paper. international students, win- tional students are assigned ater. Oskay is a writer for Today marks the day ter break is far from this to a host family to act as a Bob & Tom. when sophomores must turn well-deserved break from “local community friend.” in their final materials for student rigors. The family can invite their off-campus study in the jun- For students like Dawit assigned student over for ior year. By four o’clock Kebede ’11, whose home- meals or events and provide Elections this afternoon, sophomores town is in Ethiopia, a trip support to them. interested in studying home over this break is just But the success of these Student Body elections abroad must have their not feasible. In fact, he has relationships can vary. will be held from next Mon- online applications complet- not been home for years. “Last year at least ten of our day through Wednesday in host families just stopped ed. DREW CASEY | WABASH ‘12 Kebede says he will spend the library. Times for voting “I think we will have this break working ESH talking to us,” said Diaz. have yet to be determined Director of Off-Campus Study, David Clapp, cited the about 70 applicants,” said jobs and preparing for Sometimes the bond can be as of this past Wednesday. Faculty Coordinator for competitive nature of the off-campus study application Senior Comps. strong for a freshman who Students will receive the International Programs and process. After funding cuts, the process is more competitive Jorge Diaz ’11 will also needs support, but the bonds times via e-mail once they Professor of History Rick than ever before. spend much of his break on tend to weaken as time goes are determined. The dead- Warner. “The pool would campus preparing for on. line to file to be on the bal- be much larger except that effects as well,” Dr. Warner tion plan, two faculty refer- Comps. But he goes home “My family for my first lot was extended to 4 p.m. over the last few years the said. “Faculty members are ences, and program selec- to Chiapas, Mexico every two years was great,” he today. pool has ‘self-selected’ as increasingly involved in tion. year to celebrate the holi- said. “they talked to me at As of Wednesday at 4 students with lower GPAs examining the individual “Students have to careful- days with his family. least twice a week.” But p.m., Steve Henke ’12 and have opted not to apply due programs that we use, and ly think through their rea- “Christmas is a big thing in over time the relationship Adam Miller ’12 filed to to cutbacks.” everyone (involved in the sons for wanting to study Mexico,” he explained, so broke, and they no longer run for President, and Tyler These cutbacks have ren- application process) is off campus then make a he uses the long break as spoke. When this happens a Wade ’12 filed to run for dered the off-campus study becoming more intentional case for it within their his only opportunity new family is chosen for the Vice President. decision at Wabash a more about the pedagogical rea- essay,” said Director of Off- throughout the school year student. Look for full coverage of competitive program among sons and desired outcomes Campus Studies David to return home. Diaz also pointed out that, election results online next applicants. Half the number for semester abroad.” Clapp. “We are talking “But for guys who live in while a host family is in the- Wednesday at www.bache- of students who studied Sophomores who applied about study, not travel per Africa or China, it’s just too ory a great thing, sometimes lor.wabash.edu. abroad three years ago are to participate in Wabash off- se.” expensive to get home,” joining a family gathering able to study abroad this campus study submitted Today is the second dead- Diaz continued. “It’s just for Thanksgiving or Christ- year. four key resources by today: line in the Off-Campus not worth it.” He explained mas celebrations can be “This has intensified the an essay describing the pro- Study application process. that most international stu- awkward, and the student competition for approval but gram and explaining goals On Nov. 19, all interested dents do not own cars, and can feel that he is impos- for study abroad, a gradua- it has had some positive See, ABROAD, Page 2 no food is provided on cam- See, BREAK, Page 2 In This Issue: ChrChrisistmastmas FFesestivtivalal ChrChrisistmastmas LisListt IdeasIdeas WWrresestlingtling UUpdatpdatee News, 3 Cavelife, 6 Sports,ts, 110 PAGE 2 The Bachelor december 3, 2010

BACHELOR Sustainability campus life. We 301 w. wabash Ave. From Page 1 the two weeks after the D- shouldn’t be disillusioned. crawfordsville, IN comes out every year. If we My hope is that we come 47933 zed road map that we can really want to see our school to realize that what is at work with,” he said. “Even make some changes, we stake here is the kind of EDITOR IN CHIEF small things like getting need to get rowdy and make world we leave behind for Riley Floyd people to close their win- some noise about these [email protected] future generations.” dows would make a differ- issues.” President White is confi- MANAGING EDITOR Mondovics agrees. “Take Peter Robbins ence.” dent the College will be able [email protected] On the other hand, SFS recycling, for example. It’s to successfully navigate the NEWS EDITOR vice-president William single-stream which means conversation on sustainabil- Peter Robbins Logan ’11, who spearhead- you don’t even have to sort [email protected] ity. “There have been lots ed the recycling initiative, it,” he said. “It should be a of good initiatives that have OPINION EDITOR felt that the chronic lack of no-brainer, and, still, we’re Alex Avtgis been student-driven,” he [email protected] interest in the wider student so far from where we could said. “What efforts do stu- SPORTS EDITOR body undermined green be. The thing is, if students dents want us to be behind. Brandan Alford efforts. “The initiative is don’t care, nothing’s going [email protected] I think it’s important to be definitely not going to come to happen. We can’t make attentive to what we as a CAVELIFE EDITOR from our school’s adminis- you care if you don’t want Joel Bustamante community hope to accom- [email protected] tration,” Logan said. “It has to.” Professor of English plish. Policies are impor- to come from the student Marc Hudson, a founding PHOTO EDITOR tant, but they have to be Alex Moseman body, and it has to come member of the Environmen- pragmatic policies that can [email protected] from more than a group of tal Concerns Committee, make a difference in our ALEX MOSEMAN | WABASH ‘11 BACHELOR ADVISOR 10 or so students. The real- shared these frustrations. “It lives.” Howard Hewitt is an uphill task,” Hudson President White stated that Wabash would consider filling [email protected] ity is the student body as a whole has not shown any said, “and we certainly have out the SEI survey next year, and emphasized that the The purpose of The Bachelor is to real concern over our lack a long way to go to inte- College should move toward sustainable practices. serve the school audience, includ- of sustainability aside from grate the conversation into ing but not limited to administra- tors, faculty and staff, parents, alumni, community members and most importantly, the students. Because this is a school paper, the content and character within Abroad will cater to the student body’s interests, ideas and issues. Further, this publication will serve term experiences.” began through a donation From Page 1 January is that many stu- in the future of the pro- as a medium and forum for stu- Warner also noted the two by Wabash alumnus dent opinions and ideas. dents improve their GPA in gram,” Dr. Warner said. other possibilities for inter- Michael Dill ’71. Although an individual newspa- Off-Campus Study appli- the fall semester of their “One of the four pillars of per, the Board of Publications national study: the Rudolph Yet even with these cants completed a course sophomore year,” Dr. Warn- the Campaign for Excel- publishes The Bachelor. The Scholarship and the Dill options, the anticipated 70 Bachelor and BOP receive fund- approval form and an advis- er said. “This is the earliest lence concerns international Fund. Established in 2007, ing from the Wabash College er & academic department possible moment that we learning. We are raising sophomore applicants into Student Senate, which derives its the Rudolph Scholarship the Off-Campus Study pro- funds from the Wabash College chair approval form. Appli- can make the decisions funds to endow more allows a Wabash junior to student body. gram will spend more than a cants also began their online based upon those grades.” semester slots for Off-Cam- study abroad the summer Letters (e-mails) to the editor are month awaiting the results welcomed and encouraged. They applications. The competition for these pus Study.” before their senior year. will only be published if they “Students try very hard to spots has increased in recent Warner also noted that Last year, the Rudolph of the committee’s decision. include name, phone, or e-mail, It is these students’ desire and are not longer than 300 follow directions and meet years due to cutbacks by students denied an entire Scholarship funded current words. The Bachelor reserves the deadlines,” Mr. Clapp said. Wabash College. Along semester abroad can still seniors Joe Johnson, Cliff to study abroad that inspires right to edit letters for content, Warner and Clapp to secure typographical errors, and length. “The online system is a with the fewer numbers of take advantage of interna- Kocian, and Patrick Con- All letters received become prop- gem!” students who earn approval tional experiences through cannon to spend their sum- more funding for the pro- erty of this publication for the mers in Europe. gram. purposes of reprinting and/or Decisions about accept- to study abroad, Wabash no Wabash. redistribution. ance to pursue an Off-Cam- longer runs an official pro- “Immersion learning has According to a link on the “We are intensifying our Profanity may appear in the pub- pus Study semester begin gram in York. However, a safe future at Wabash,” Wabash website, the Dill efforts to provide quality lication, but only in cases of Fund “supports the educa- direct quote or if profanity is nec- during the first week of Wabash still currently sends Warner said. “(The practice) international learning expe- essary to the content of the story. classes in January. Then, students to the university. is also undergoing an tional mission of the Col- riences for current and Please do not confuse profanity the Off-Campus Studies “Though the present increasingly rigorous lege by enabling students to future students,” Dr. Warner with obscenity. No article or pic- explore off-campus opportu- ture of an obscene nature will Committee reviews all scarcity of Off-Campus process in terms of identify- said, “including but not lim- appear in this publication. applications. Study slots is not pleasing to ing the best pedagogical nities outside of the normal ited to semester study off- The Bachelor is printed every academic year.” The fund Thursday at the Journal Review “The reason we wait until anyone, I have strong faith practices for these short- campus.” in Crawfordsville. It is delivered freely to all students, faculty, and staff at Wabash College. All advertising published in The Bachelor is subject to the applica- Break ble rate card. The Bachelor reserves the right to deny there is not much to on campus should organize dom can be taken advantage requests for publication of adver- From Page 1 pus and see more of Amer- take its place. What begins an event, like a ski trip. of to travel the world, often tisements. Student organizations ica. “This is their chance of Wabash College may pur- as a chance to relax can turn This could provide a fun the only thing students want chase advertisements at half the ing. to travel,” stated Clapp. into a time to sleep the days event for students with no is to relax. In this regard, listed rate. Despite some downfalls, For the students who do The Bachelor is a member of the away until the stress begins travel options to get off Winter break is hardly suit- Hoosier State and Indiana international students do not travel, sources of enter- again. campus for some fun. ed toward international stu- Collegiate Press Associations receive much support. tainment are scarce. While While the main concern dents and can be a trying (HSPA and ICPA). Winter break is quite Rides to the airport are pro- the break obviously pro- expressed was for a source long, leaving international time for many. vided, and students are vides underclassmen with a of food over the break, Diaz students a great deal of free- encouraged to get off cam- reprieve from studying, also suggested that students dom. And while this free- Announcements

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Saturday, Dec. 4 A Notice to Our Readers: Wabash College Talent Show, 8 p.m. This issue marks the final issue of the HELP NEEDED Aide for a 13-year-old boy with Down’s Sunday, Dec. 5 Bachelor for this semester. We will resume Syndrome. Unidos por Sangre Christmas Dinner, 6 publication next year on Friday, January 21. Thursday & Friday (mid-to-late after- p.m. Stay tuned for a new column by Professor noons and evenings) and most week- ends. Wednesday, Dec. 8 Webb, as well as in-depth reporting on issues 43rd Annual around campus. We wish you all an enjoyable Must have a good driving record and a Christmas Festival of clean criminal record. Music and Readings, and restful break. To the students: good luck 8 p.m. on final examinations. And to the seniors: best Required to take the client swimming, to play basketball, and to the play- Thursday, Dec. 9 of luck on comps. ground, etc. Kwanzaa Celebration, 8 p.m. --The Staff Contact Steve @ 765.720.2261 The Bachelor december 3, 2010 PAGE 3 Wabash spreads Christmas cheer through REINdear

PETER ROBBINS ‘12 organized way of helping and toys for Christmas. them. White said that those who “The son asked NEWS EDITOR “It started in 2003 receive from REINdear are because the community was very appreciative of their me, ‘Really, you Consistent with countless getting frustrated that multi- gifts, as she has received help Santa?’ and I other efforts of Wabash to ple people would ask multi- tearful phone calls from par- be an active part of the ple places for help, while ents wishing to thank her said, ‘yes, I do,’ greater Crawfordsville com- others who needed it and thank you cards from munity such as MUFFY and weren’t getting any help,” many families. and he looked at the Community Fair, the White said. “So all the “My favorite story from College is once again a key interested community agen- last year was when at the me and said participant in this year’s cies collaborated to form last minute, a family came REINdear drive, which pro- REINdear. We get referrals to my office, which looks ‘Thank you.’ It’s vides local children in need from everyone in the com- like Santa threw up in it the little stuff like with Christmas gifts every munity, then we make a because there are toys and year. Alecia Franklin, database and distribute the clothes everywhere,” White that that makes Administrative Assistant for names to the community.” said. “The dad told his son Development and Donor This year, 1,528 kids that I helped Santa. The son you glad you do Relations, said that 55 chil- signed up, and 210 are on asked me, ‘Really, you help dren will receive gifts from the list for Operation Toy Santa?’ and I said ‘yes, I it.” Wabash students, faculty, Box. do,” and he looked at me Jennifer White and staff this year. COURTESY OF PANTIRTECH.COM “Operation Toy Box is and said ‘Thank you.’ It’s “We requested 50 names REINdear coordinator Jennifer White’s office is strewn with kind of like Toys for Tots,” the little stuff like that that REINdear coordinator for members of the Wabash Christmas presents this time of year as members of the White said. “One day we makes you glad you do it.” community to sign up for, Crawfordsville community help those in need. set a bunch of toys out in Franklin said that Wabash On Dec. 13, Wabash con- and we got them filled with- the Crawfordsville armory, has been involved with tributors’ gifts will be deliv- in a week,” Franklin said. the team to take them, and is very giving,” White said. and parents come and pick REINdear for five or six “I was amazed at how fast it they did.” “It’s never been a problem out toys.” years, and that several facul- ered to the Allen Center, happened. The coolest REINdear fund coordina- filling names.” Givers for REINdear are ty members always give. White and her staff will example I think is two tor Jennifer White echoed REINdear was founded in asked to contribute at least This year, Kappa Sigma has spend two days organizing Franklin’s comments about 2003 because there were a teenage boys who really like two “needs” and two a name, Alpha Phi Omega all the gifts, and the families wrestling are on the list, so the spirit of giving. large number of people who “wants” to each child, so signed up for a few names, we asked the wrestling “Wabash, and the whole needed help at Christmas that every child on the list and Trippett Hall signed up will come pick them up on coach, Brian Anderson, and Crawfordsville community, time, but there was no usually receives clothing for four names. the Dec. 16. Festival of Music and Readings Continues Long-Standing Tradition

JOHN DYKSTRA ‘13 expressed a similar opinion Glee Club, Woodwind and to Blix. Brass Ensembles, Wamidan, STAFF WRITER “We are always hoping a children’s group, and the for more students to attend Crawfordsville Community Dead Week and Finals this program,” Bowen said. Chorus will be performing Week are approaching and “We do recognize, with it musically. the Christmas spirit seems being before finals, that “The basic outline of the to be in the back of every there are a lot of Wabash program is the story of Jesus student’s mind on Wabash’s students who have their being born,” Bowen said. campus. The 43rd Annual nose to the grindstone and “It is successfully laid out in Christmas Festival of Music are concentrating on finish- ten short scripture readings, and Readings is an event ing papers and getting ready starting with the Old Testa- for exams. On the other ment and then into the New which promises to relieve hand, it’s right here on cam- Testament, dealing with the students from stress as they pus; people don’t have to prophecy, foretelling, and join the community for an travel for it; it’s about an the birth of Christ. There is evening of Christmas cele- hour and a half long; and a musical selection between brations. we like to think it’s not only each reading that is per- The Festival will start at a great break for students formed as well. It is a nice COURTESY OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS 8:00 p.m., next Wednesday but an opportunity for them combination of the telling Glee Club Director Richard Bowen passionately and simultaneously directs the in the Wabash College to sing Christmas music.” of the Christmas story, Chapel. Crawfordsville Community Chorus and the Glee Club in last year’s Christmas Festival of Having been embedded which is familiar to a lot of Music and Readings. David Blix, Professor of into the College in 1969 by people, along with a number Religion, sees the Festival the late Professor of of musical items. It’s really as a Wabash student’s first Humanities Eric Dean, the the only opportunity that the taste of Christmas since the Festival has lived in Wabash Music Department has to weeks after Thanksgiving history as a tradition. Pro- play Christmas music.” Break are dedicated to grams have been collected The Festival also allows numerous papers, tests, and and preserved by the Col- the College to interact with preparing for finals. lege to showcase the Festi- the community as one. “All the breaks fall break val’s evolution over the “The service has a sense and Thanksgiving Break years. of community unity,” Blix seem like they run in contin- The service is modeled by said. “It brings in not only uation,” Blix said. “Now, the King’s College, Cam- people from the College but students are preparing for bridge, service of readings the Crawfordsville commu- the hardest weeks of the and carols known as “A nity as well. It has been con- semester and seem to put Festival of Nine Lessons sistent, people know when the Christmas spirit aside. and Carols.” It is an alter- and where it is, and they are The service, I think, will ation between music per- looking for Christmas pro- help students refresh them- formances and readings of grams. So, there is a really selves and start to usher into scripture. A combination of warm community feeling to the Christmas spirit.” students, faculty, staff, and it. The combination of COURTESY OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS Blix co-chairs the event members of the community music and scripture is beau- Pete Guiden ‘12, a second tenor in the Glee Club, is shown singing in last year’s Christmas with Glee Club Director will be reading the scrip- tiful and everyone seems to Festival. He will sing in his third festival on Wednesday. Richard Bowen. Bowen tures. The Wabash College be in good spirits.” Opinion The Bachelor december 3, 2010 4

Bachelor Editorial Board The voice of Wabash since 1908 EDITOR IN CHIEF OPINION EDITOR MANAGING EDITOR Riley Floyd Alex Avtgis Peter Robbins NEWS EDITOR SPORTS EDITOR CAVELIFE EDITOR Peter Robbins Brandan Alford Joel Bustamante So Christmas Isn’t Okay?

When did wishing someone a ‘Merry The Issue: in essence, however, an affirmation of the which don’t reek of state oppression in the Christmas’ become offensive? As the slew birth of a seminal religious figure. And if it least. of wintertime holidays rolls right on The Holiday season lacks isn’t apparent, religion makes certain Amer- On the other hand, the Bachelor under- through—Kwanza, Hanukkah, Christmas, specific holidays. ican audiences uneasy—whenever religion stands that ringing out Merry Christmases Eid Al-Adha—the Bachelor Staff is curious enters the sphere, hands are off. Ever hear a Our Stance: just to rile people’s emotions doesn’t seem why feelings get hurt as Christmas senti- “Have a Blessed Day”—instead a “Have a correct either. There is growing sentiment ments are shared in the public sphere. Celebrate yours, and don’t be Good Day”—which isn’t accompanied by generally opposed to hearing “Happy Hol- Wishing someone “Happy Holidays”— alarmed at others’ individual general stares and snickers? idays” which is also unfounded. You should the alternative—does seem to lose some- Is it that we don’t want to unease people? thing significant in translation. Why wish expressions of theirs. More generally: why are Americans uneasy wish a Merry Christmas to wish a Merry good will towards a general holiday, which around religion? If the majority of our cit- Christmas—not to affirm that you can wish does not refers to any single, specific holi- The religious overtones might be the rea- izens haven’t experienced religious oppres- a Merry Christmas. The question comes down to this, day, but an amalgamation of all holidays? son the situation gets tricky in the first sion in their lifetimes, then the accompany- Common denominators aren’t able to be ing stigma surrounding religion in public Wabash. Why aren’t we acknowledging drawn between unique, fundamentally dif- place; after all, no offense is taken whenev- contexts has no historical backing. Morevo- our religious differences? Why can’t you fering days which celebrate fundamentally, er non-religious birthday wishes are er, the majority of those incidents are the wish a Happy Kwanza and expect a Merry differing things. exchanged. Wishing a “Merry Christmas” is result of individual gestures of religion— Christmas or Happy Hanukkah in response?

Letter to the ON THE GOVERNMENT & THE TSA Editor Dear Sir: The New Big Brother? I write to applaud the student leaders of Wabash College Most people who flew over will be saved, but images have been for their incredible gesture of support for the Challenge of Thanksgiving weekend had three let- TED PLUMMER ‘13 leaked before. Most notably US Mar- Excellence Campaign (November 5, "Senior Council ters on their mind: TSA. The Trans- shalls were caught storing images Pledges $25,000 to the Challenge of Excellence Cam- portation Security Administration is POLITICAL from a security checkpoint in a Flori- paign"). What is perhaps more incredible than the amount attempting to increase airport securi- da courthouse, and some of those pledged is the manner in which students are planning to ty in lieu of attempted terrorist COLUMNIST images were leaked. raise the money. The plan to divide the contribution into attacks over previous holiday week- The American people must become $5,000 packets seeded first by the Senior Council then ends. Over the past couple of weeks, more pragmatic. The government raised from various groups over a period of years represents the TSA has installed new full body cannot protect people from all harm. something so professional that at first glance it is bewilder- X-Ray scanners in many airports and And if the people allow the govern- practically nude images. People are ing to think that college students have masterminded it. began employing new enhanced pat ment to try, then they would have to right to question the necessity of This laudable effort follows the Student Senate's vote to down techniques. The way it stands surrender all of their rights. Driving these body scanners. Each scanner grant $45,000 to the Senior Council for "campus improve- right now, air passengers are faced a car is a great deal more dangerous can cost as much as $150,000, and ment" (September 17, "AFC Lets Students Decide"). I with the option of going through the than traveling on an airplane, even subsequently certain people are mak- can recall a somewhat similar situation in 2004 when the body scanner, submitting to an inva- with terrorist attacks. If the govern- ing a lot of money off of them. The Student Senate voted $20,000 to Habitat for Humanity. sive pat down, or leaving the airport ment were really concerned with sav- government claims the effects of While Habitat is a great cause to be sure, the action sparked under the threat of an $11,000 fine. ing lives they would demand more radiation from the body scanners are controversy on campus given that the funding was derived This naturally has many air travel- difficult driving tests way before negligible, but many prominent sci- from the Student Activity Fee, a fee designated mainly ers feeling irritated. In response to increasing airport security. The entists believe there has not been for campus clubs and organizations. So I must say I find public outrage to these new airport groping and body scanners are just sufficient review of the intermedi- myself pleasantly surprised to have not seen any dissension security procedures, TSA adminis- part of a security charade designed to ate and long-term effects of radia- spilling onto the pages of The Bachelor this semester, a tes- trator John Pistole stated: “We all make the government look like they tion exposure associated with air- tament perhaps to the thoughtful craftsmanship of this lat- wish we lived in a world where secu- are doing a good job protecting the port scanners. est initiative. The $25,000 pledge to the Challenge of rity procedures at airports weren’t people. The government has also said that Excellence makes all students look good, and yet I know necessary but that just isn’t the case.” The American people are allow- the images from the scanners are too that building a consensus around the very mature and for- Everyone understands that there has ing the government to violate their distorted to make out private regions. ward-looking plan of the Senior Council could not have to be security measures, but a line rights because of fear. If they contin- They have published negative prints been an easy task. The Student Body President deserves has to drawn at some point. How ue to allow this fear to dictate more of the images as proof. But when considerable praise for his accomplishment. many rights must Americans surren- and more of their lives, then the ter- the images are inverted they clearly I wrote a letter at about this time last year challenging the der for their safety? The American rorists win. Not only are we allowing reveal everything that passengers do new Student Body President to make his office more rele- people need to ask themselves how the terrorists to bully us, but we are not want other people to see. Not vant. Mr. Stipes has met and surpassed this "challenge" of necessary the new security measures allowing our own government to do only is this embarrassing to adults, it sorts with his Senior Council's commitment on behalf of all are—because the negative effects are so as well. For too long, there has potentially creates a new means of students to the Challenge of Excellence. clear. been too much complacency when obtaining child pornography. The Bravo! The body scanners are expensive, the government extends is power. TSA claims that none of the images potentially dangerous, and produce It’s time to say enough is enough. Ross Dillard’07 Have an opinion? Send your letters to: [email protected] [email protected] The Bachelor December 3, 2010 PAGE 5 Stripes Slight Jeter ON GETTING WHAT YOU PAY FOR JOHN DYKSTRA ‘13 STAFF WRITER THE AMERICAN How priceless would it be to see Derek Jeter wearing a Red Sox uniform in 2011? For Boston, it would be a pricey laugh—but the thrill would be everlasting. It is nearly impossible that this would happen though; Jeter is a loyal Yankee and all hell would E DUCATION freeze over before he makes his next home Boston. I personally cannot see him in a different uniform. But how far does loyalty JOSEPH FLEENOR ‘12 Students do not have to attend the lec- go in the game of baseball? Apparently, to PHOTO COURTESY OF NEWYORK.YANKEES.MLB.COM tures because they are not necessary in GUEST COLUMNIST the Steinbrenner family, not too far. order to pass. Attendance is not taken and To begin, I would like to acknowledge increased from $25 million-per-year to little from the lecture is condensed into that baseball salaries are too high. Though $27.5 million-per-year last offseason. While the study abroad experience is smaller, once-a-week seminars, where a season of baseball is a whopping 162 Going into the Winter Meetings, Cliff meant as an enlightening journey into a students are expected to discuss the read- games, why is it that millions of dollars are Lee is yet to be signed and the Yankees are different part of the world, it has defi- ing and ideas. Grading systems for semi- invested in players of a sports game? Being in hot pursuit of him. Based on the $24 nitely opened my mind to a lot of things I nars work in two ways: a student gets an avid fan of baseball, I must say it is ludi- million-per-year contract that the Yankees haven’t necessarily thought about until I credit if he/she shows up and also if he crous that leaders of human organizations gave C.C. Sabathia last offseason, it is plau- was able to view the U.S. from an outside expresses some type of knowledge of hav- and countries are paid less than someone sible to assume that Lee will be asking for perspective. The British education sys- ing read the text and provided something who walks across the diamond. Moreover, the same price tag. For a person who plays tem is what they would call “brilliant,” baseball contracts are guaranteed money— once every five days, the pitcher has it easy but there seems to be something missing so there are hardly any checks and bal- in terms of receiving that amount of money. with their students. “...I would much prefer to ances. A football player’s body takes more Why play Jeter short when he is on the Do not get wrong, my time abroad has of toll than a baseball player’s but football field 162 games every single year and phenomenal and I would not trade it in for spend thousands on my edu- player contracts are not even a full guaran- always seems to make the highlights on anything. However, I cannot help but tee. To restate—I would like to emphasize Sport Center? make a comparison between the universi- cation and have it mean that baseball contracts are too high, but Hal Steinbrenner’s daring words of “try to ty structure here and our dear old Alma based on the modern day standards of sign- find a better offer” are a slap in the face. Mater. First of all, I never thought I would something, rather than an ing players, I believe Derek Jeter deserves What better way to get revenge would it ever find myself saying this, but there is exercise on just getting by.” better treatment than what he is receiving be to jump ships and head off to Boston? definite value in paying for one’s educa- right now. Yes, the idea is very farfetched and radical, tion. It seems the adage “You get what Second, I must confess that I despise the but Johnny Damon did it and Boston fans you pay for,” rings true: students who to the discussion. In a setting like this, Yankees—mostly because they can buy a were willing to forgive him and give him a pay for their education are more likely SparkNotes reigns. World Series and still not win. Nevertheless, second chance, which he turned down, this to appreciate it and take advantage of When it rains or slightly drizzles, most I have the utmost respect for Derek Jeter. past season. New York probably would not their opportunities. students don’t even go to class because For me, big market teams ruined baseball be willing to forgive Jeter, should he end up Like I said before, this is based entire- they would prefer to ‘not get wet.’ Ironi- and turned it into a salary-based loyalty; in Boston. It would be wonderful deliver an ly on my own experience, but let me share cally, though little is expected from the hardly ever will a player spend his entire epiphany to the Steinbrenner family and some instances that brought me toward students, the professors and teaching staff career with one team. Plain and simple, the prove to them that asinine negotiating does this line of thinking. The accommodation are generally top-notch and highly accred- hearts of ball players can be bought and not make them superior to the average per- for on-campus living varies from college ited. But, there is little one can to do to try Jeter’s scenario demonstrates that conflict. son. They clearly have the money to lock to college within the university; my pres- get someone else to care. Graduation is Jeter, the face of the Yankees, has been in Jeter up for the remainder of his career, yet ent living unit is set up as a house-like made so incredibly easy that students who pinstripes for the last decade and a half. they are stabbing him in the back by giving unit with eight people living it. With that attend UK universities only write one or Now he is experiencing free agency for the him a pay cut. in mind, those that primarily live within two essays the entire semester and the first time in his career. After his 10-year For a ball player who has contributed on-campus housing are first years. first one is “procedural,” meaning that it $189 million contract expired, the Yankees greatly to New York’s success and the game As before, most of my opinion is based doesn’t even count for credit. By the way, offered him a 3-year $50 million deal this of baseball, Jeter deserves better treatment off of contact with freshers, but I have UK and/or EU students attend these uni- offseason. The learning lesson here is that than what New York is currently giving been around and made friends with older versities for free. your loyalty is your final paycheck. him. As stated earlier, I am highly disappoint students as well who can solidify my I may be biased, but at Wabash, the See Jeter, who sparked the game of base- about how big of a role salary plays in claims. Of these young men and women students make or break their own educa- ball, looks to his right and sees Alex demonstrating respect, but in modern terms, that house my building (living units are tion. Most of our classes are discussion Rodriguez, who has excited fans with an give Jeter the money. If that is what respect coed here), I know for a fact that only based, even within the sciences, and stu- off-field steroid bust in addition to his on- is, do it. It is disappointing that the value of one of them does any type of class work dent participation and effort often makes field performances. Jeter will not be making a salary shows respect, but do it. Imagine on a regular basis. Honestly, I really don’t or breaks a lot of the courses. After my A-Rod money, which even Rodriguez him- what Albert Pujols will be making after his blame them because they are not required time abroad, I can honestly say that I self does not deserve. The point is that contract especially after the Phillies gave to do much. To get a degree in the UK, would much prefer to spend thousands Jeter’s abilities are not drug-enhanced, he is Ryan Howard a contract that gives him $25 students only attend the university for on my education and have it mean some- a fan favorite and a future Hall of Famer million per year. All in all, your final pay- three years—the first year is entirely on a thing, rather than an exercise in just get- while Rodriguez will not be because of his check is your loyalty. It is a shame to see pass/fail basis where a grade of 40 is ting by. Thank you, Wabash, for offering steroid use. Why be sour towards Jeter then? that money has an influence on a game that passing. me the opportunity to attain a degree of Rodriguez had his already ridiculous salary America once celebrated in its backyard. which I can be proud! ON AN OU NC E OF P R E V E N T I O N Wally & A Bedbug Walk Into A Bar

DIAMOND REESE ‘11 of high traffic, therefore a conduit for transmission, agement Professional Journal, offers that “training and and (b) JFS is a government institution where families education are keys to preventing future bedbug prob- GUEST COLUMNIST go to receive help from the government. Solving the lems. Knowledgeable [individuals] can actively avoid problem isn’t easy nor convenient: replacing the floor- actions that may bring bedbugs into [a] facility, and if Wabash, listen here! As you might know, bedbugs, or ing in the JFS building is an estimated cost of over a problem does develop, they will be prepared to act Cimex lectularius, are parasitic organisms that require $2.8 million dollars. quickly,” a host from which to draw nutrients in order to sustain living. More or less, bedbugs feed on the blood of the What does this mean for the Wabash community? Given the importance of education in prevention, host as they sleep. Unlike other parasitic organisms, Now, I know what you’re probably thinking—what do here are a few helpful steps we all can take part in: though, which pass diseases like malaria, bedbugs do not bedbugs have to do with me? Rightfully so, there is no - Check for brown or reddish spotting, eggs and skin spread disease. Yet, for this exact reason—that bed- connection between bedbugs and Wabash College as of (yes, they shed!) around mattress seams. bugs do not carry or transmit disease—they are a seri- yet. This does not exclude the very real possibility of a - Encase your mattress and pillow with appropriate ous public health concern that is frequently ignored. bedbug scare on campus. protective covering. See, the fact is female bedbugs can lay between one “Wabash College is very aware of the growing bedbug - Raise beds from the floor so Bed Bugs don’t climb and five eggs after each ‘blood meal,’ which reaches situation across the world,” said David Morgan, Direc- up. upwards of 200 eggs during its lifetime of approxi- tor of Campus Services. “We have taken preventative - Minimize and eliminate clutter! mately 9 to 18 months. In addition, bedbugs can survive steps to safeguard campus owned housing. The college - Wash all clothing purchased second-hand in hot over 6 months without feasting if a host is not available. only purchases seamless mattresses.” water and dried on high heat (in general, exposing bed- For those of you who aren’t putting the pieces togeth- The College’s prevention plan aims in the right direc- bugs to high temperatures is a sure way to kill off any er—this means a single, very resilient, female budbug tion: small crevices, like mattress and box spring seams, stragglers). is able to reach infestation numbers in relatively no are the most trafficked hiding spots. Bedbugs are noto- time. rious for hiding in bed seams, which make them espe- Look, by no means is this material intended to scare This summer I worked for the City of Cincinnati, cially hard to detect and kill. While bedbugs technical- the Wabash Community. In fact, I hope we never get Ohio, who knows all too well about the severity of ly pose no health risk, it looks particularly bad if, for infested. But, as they always say—prevention is more bedbug infestations. In recent news, it was reported that example, during the Top Ten weekend prospects were than half the battle. I want my campus to be ready. To the Hamilton County Job and Family Services (JFS) offered beds by students that had bedbugs. be more exact, I want a campus full of well-informed building has a considerably large infestation. This pos- However, purchasing seamless mattress is only half individuals equipped to deal with any bedbug incident. es a particular problem as the JFS building is (a) an area the battle. Todd Brown, a contributor for the Pest Man- Sleep tight, and remember: Wabash Always Fights!

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Kanye West: My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy Inception Amidst the controversies and Christopher Nolan’s success with media attacks, Kanye West proves The Dark Knight was the launching that he still knows how to do what he pad, and Inception is the rocket. A bril- does best. Soulful and inventive liant script, slick visuals, and an all- lyrics rhythmically intertwine around great cast separate this film with thumping beats and angel- from the others, while Nolan’s like synths. Throw in a few familiar sequencing keeps it guest MC’s, and West’s on a welcome ground. latest album may prove Scott Pilgrim to be his greatest. vs. The World My Chemical Despite an abysmal Romance: performance at the box office, Scott Danger Days: The Pilgrim offers a tremendous viewing True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys experience. Sci-fi visuals melt into After four long years, MCR video game and comic book refer- storms back onto the scene with a ences, creating a film unlike any futuristic apocalypse concept album. other. You don’t have to be a nerd While the concept slips into obscuri- or geek to enjoy the film, but after ty at times, it’s hard to deny that the one viewing it’ll be hard not to join band is having more fun than that camp. they’ve ever had. The aesthetic fits the sounds, and it’s one heck of a ride. The Bachelor december 3, 2010 PAGE 7 Wasting Away with Webgames With finals looming, webgames may provide solace

MICHAEL CARPER ‘13 block high character, as you explore a world comprised of similar blocks. There are no WEB COLUMNIST attacks or enemies, just the beautiful levels that are revealed as you explore the map. Like the rest of you, I wasted a From the beginning to the end of each lev- fair amount of time this break. Actually, I el, the pleasure is in the art. wasted a lot of time. And what better way to Time: 1 hour. Location: http://jayis- waste time than with webgames? Besides games.com/cgdc6/ (top column, middle ones I’ve found throughout the years, I also game) frequent the “webgames” section on the online forum Reddit, which is the fastest The Scale of the Universe (pictured way to wreck your grades and social life by below) is technically not a game, it’s a toy. providing fun and addicting games. I don’t You control a zoom. Zoom out all the way, want to wreck your studying schedule for and you find the estimated size of the uni- the next week and a half, but if you need a verse. (It’s 1026 X 9.3 meters) Zoom all the break, I’ll fill you in on some of my favorite way in, and you encounter Quantum foam, webgames. I’ll also rate them in terms of which is apparently “the fabric in Einstein’s how much time you’ll waste. space-time theory” and “open” and “closed” strings, which I guess are part of the 1D Fishy (pictured right) is an old favorite; “string theory.” Both of these are at the the original was posted on AddictingGames “Planck” length, which it says is 10-35 M. in 2004. You start as a little fish, and you (Hey, I’m a Religion major.) The fun is can eat fish smaller than you. If the fish is every object and measurement in between. the same size or bigger, you die, and must Time: 15 minutes. Location: start over. Once you eat a certain amount of http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/52 fish, you get bigger. The controls are fluid 5347 (get it...because it takes place in water) and very fun, but frustrating when you lose. Gil might be the most challenging yet is so minute that, though you grow more throughout the two dozen or so randomly Time: 30 minutes. Location: addicting platformer I’ve every played. frustrating as the levels progress in difficul- generated levels, you encounter many ene- http://www.addictinggames.com/fishy.html Like many, it features robot enemies, tools, ty, you have to continue. Each level is con- mies, some strong, some weak, and some and environmental hinderances and helps. structed with such detail that you can’t simply homages to geek culture, like Yoda Explore is, much like the title suggests, However, success in this game’s 40 levels resist the thrill of completing it. and Ents. Each character you defeat, you get an exploring game. You control a three- depends on precision. The difference Time: 4 hours. Location: http://www.pix- to use in future levels. It’s when you control between landing a jump and dying on spikes elgames.com/game/275/Gil.html super-strong bosses or flying characters that the game becomes really enjoyable. Max Dirt Bike is another oldie, but I The graphics are pixelated and the music have to include it for nostalgia. It began brooding. the trend of bike games, in which control- Time: 1-6 hours. Location: ling the backward and forward tilts of a http://www.kongregate.com/games/Lord- bike/car allows you to perform tricks and Tim/great-dungeon-in-the-sky drive over obstacles. The fun isn’t just completing the 20 levels, but re-doing each lev- Don’t say I didn’t warn you. And if these el for the quickest time possible. don’t satisfy you, visit Time: 30 minutes; 2 hours if you’re a http://www.webgames.reddit.com/top/?t=all, perfectionist. Location: http://www.addict- for the highest rated webgames on inggames.com/maxdirtbike.html Reddit...ever. Have fun, and, if necessary, delay playing until winter break. Dungeon in the Sky is the newest addition to the list. It’s a twist on a platformer— A Merry Multicultural Christmas Traditional celebrations differ from family to family

SEBASTIAN GARREN ‘14 saying, “No you can’t come in.” Once the pilgrimage of people finds the right place STAFF WRITER for Mary and Joseph to lodge they celebrate with a piñata and have hot Poñche, With the semester is ending, Wallies are Mexican punch. “It is a reenactment of it in anxious to leave and rest their weary minds a big celebrated way,” Maya said. “We during the exciting holiday season. Feasts have some good food. It is just a big cele- will triumph over famine and celebration bration of Christmas. Las Posadas doesn’t over solitude. This December and January take one person. It takes a church, an entire has always been characterized by family congregation. But Las Posadas does happen gatherings, good food and even gifts. Cel- here too in the United States. It reflects ebration is this December’s other name. what we believe.” Christmas Eve is also joyfully ceremoni- The ancient Greeks enjoyed “Lesser PHOTO COURTESY OF LASPOSADAS.COM al for Maya. ”It’s mostly just a big gather- Dionysia,” a mid-December festival which Santo Niño is celebrated during Las Posadas. included banquets, one-legged races, and of ing of family, staying up the whole night course drama. The ancient Romans cele- waiting for twelve and then once twelve brated the festival of Saturnia during which hits, it is usually celebrated by giving every- during the New Year, along with his moth- they feasted and gave gifts. Today, we have body their hug and then the opening of er. “We will probably go to the casino Christmas and other feasting days to cele- presents.” Maya also has another great together and have a good time together for brate. We all celebrate differently. Mexican tradition. “Mom does that,” he maybe a day or two.” After spending time Alejandro Maya, a sophomore from the said, “she has a Santo Niño, baby Jesus. with mom Steele will steal to the Midwest. Chicago-Indiana section in of the state At midnight we pray to Him and have a “I am rushing back to Indiana to celebrate recounted his traditionally Mexican celebra- prayer and pass Him around and everyone and stay with friends for the last week or so. tion of Christmas. Las Posadas is the cen- gives Him a kiss.” I will be going on a birthday tour so I will tral and prevalent tradition for his culture. MXI chairman Reggie Steele ’12 speaks be going to like Chicago, Fort Wayne, Indi- “A lot of times during Las Posadas we about his holiday traditions as well as the anapolis, St. Louis and Dayton, Ohio. This break piñatas which we [also] do during new things he will be doing specific to this will be my official twenty-first birthday our Christmas dinner,” said Maya. Las year. For Steele each year is marked by and so that is the joy for me.” Steele’s Posadas, meaning “lodging,” is a type of “Watch Night,“ a family-based prayer ses- emotions can be summed in this last quote, jovial reenactment of Mary and Joseph’s sion. “You go to church two hours previous “this year will be extra special for me quest to find a place to stay the night in to New Years and pray through the New because it will be my 21st, my legal birth- Bethlehem for the census. Year’s. I have done that for each one of my day.” “In Mexico they usually go around to birthdays,” Steele explained. Steele is a This Christmas season will be marked twelve different houses singing, dressed up Mississippi native and far from home. as always by the family gatherings and time and knock.” The songs are traditional “Because I am from Mississippi I don’t get with friends for us all as exemplified in Christmas hymns. They knock on the doors the opportunity to go home as much as Maya and Steele. In wish all of you a great of twelve volunteered houses and they keep everyone else,” Steele said. He will be cel- time with friends and family. Merry Christ- ebrating his twenty-first birthday this year mas and Happy Holidays. Sports The Bachelor december 3, 2010 8 No. 13 Hoops Starts Strong

Impressive road win at DePauw “I’m proud of all those guys,” Petty said. “They did was they were supposed to has basketball team riding high do. For us to be successful this year, we heading into conference schedule. have to have depth. And those guys came through for us tonight.” Following the Pete Thorn Invitational BRANDAN ALFORD ‘12 championship that included a 15-point SPORTS EDITOR victory over then second-ranked Randoph-Macon, Wabash was catapulted to No. 13 in this week’s D3Hoops.com No Aaron Brock; no Chase Haltom; no poll on the heels of a 6-0 start. problem. Entering this year’s campaign, If there was any question how the Little Mac Petty was faced with the prospect of Giants would respond to the recognition, replacing two 1,000-point scorers. they were answered Wednesday night. Seven games into the 2010-11 season, “Our perspective certaily changed,” and the Little Giant basketball team has Derek Bailey said. “We went from trying hardly missed a beat. In fact, they may be to make a statement to having a target on operating at a level even last year’s team our chest.” didn’t reach. That fact couldn’t have been If there was indeed a target on the Little more clear as Wabash went into Giants, the Tigers certainly weren’t going Greencastle, Ind. and came out with a to hit it on Wednesday. Shooting a paltry blowout win over an undefeated DePauw 4-for-12 from the free throw line to go team who was riding high four games into with the the inept three-point numbers, the season. DePauw was fighting an uphill battle An 18-1 run midway through the sec- offensively for the entire evening. ond half was enough for the Little Giants “Coach talks about us having a ‘bend, (7-0) as they ran away with a road victo- but don’t break’ type of defense,” Wes ry over rival DePauw, 57-40. After taking Smith said. “We were able to sit back in a 16-point lead into halftime, Wabash our 1-3-1 defense on them. We were giv- faced a different Tiger squad to begin the ing them those shots, and they just weren’t second half. With 11:44 remaining, the hitting.” Tigers had cut the Little Giant lead to just Smith, who is the reigning NCAC three. Player of the Week and a legitimate all- “We were able to keep the lead, and American candidate, poured in a game- that was the biggest thing,” Coach Mac high 21 points against the Tigers. To put Petty said. “We did the same thing against Smith’s early season start into perspective, Hanover. The defense once again did its those 21 points were almost five points job, and we were able to pull it out.” below his season average. While the offense struggled through COURTESY OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS “My main goal as a leader this year has several stretches, it was that defense that been to put this team on my back,” Smith Petty referenced which was solid through- Senior Wes Smith (21) goes up for two this past weekend. said. “I go into games wanting to get the out, forcing the Tigers into 29-percent team off to a good start.” shooting for the game, including a 4-for- 19 attempts. Six of those threes game off distance, totaling 17 of the Little Giants Aware of the noterierty his team has 30 mark from three point range. It was the the hot hands of reserves AJ Sutherlin and 31 first-half points, and matching the garnered, Smith is still able to put it all Little Giants who seemed at home shot- Derek Bailey. The junior pair combined entire output by the Tigers team during the ting from distance, connecting on eight of for a 5-for-6 mark in the first half from half. See, HOOPS, Page 9 Witnessing Sutherlin Comes Home

KYLE BENDER ‘12 “It’s always a challenge to come back from an injury,” he Greatness said. “Everyone has been great about helping me out. I still STAFF WRITER can’t do a lot of things mobility wise, so right now the coaches just want me to shoot the ball – which is one of my BRANDAN ALFORD Coming out of high school, junior AJ Sutherlin knew he favorite things to do so I can’t complain! It’s great to have wanted to find a college with good academics and a solid such a deep roster on this team because I’m able to have a SPORTS basketball program. However, the former North Mont- different role than what I’m used to in the past. I can gomery High School standout also wanted to get out and come off the bench and just try to contribute as needed.” EDITOR explore opportunities away from home. He never really Sutherlin’s efforts have not gone unnoticed by his new considered nearby Wabash during his college search. coaches and teammates. More than two years later, after time spent at Elmhurst “AJ came in and worked extremely hard this preseason College in Chicago and Earlham College in Richmond, and the guys accepted and welcomed him,” Coach Mac Pet- Ind., Sutherlin is once again a full-time Montgomery Coun- ty said. “He’s a great player but his good attitude is what has ty resident and a new member of the Wabash basketball See, SUTHERLIN, Page 9 Wednesday night’s basketball game at DePauw was team. a beautiful representation of all that each and every one “I made the choice this summer to transfer to Wabash for of us at Wabash take pride in. Wabash men rolled into several reasons,” Sutherlin said. “I knew I would have Greencastle in droves, creating the most neutralized the opportunity to play for a great basketball program home court that I have ever seen at the college level. while getting one of the best educations around but I also Energy and excitement were at a fever pitch, and the wanted to be closer to home and my family.” play on the court did not disappoint. The decision gave Wabash a 6’5’’ forward with signifi- After jockying back-and-fourth through the game’s cant amounts of college basketball experience to the team’s first eight minutes, the Little Giants exploded with a already deep roster. 22-7 run to end the first half. While Wes Smith poured Last season for Earlham, Sutherlin’s 16.8 points per in 11 first-half points, this run was sparked by a pair of game scoring average trailed only new teammate Wes reserves in Derek Bailey and AJ Sutherlin. Struggling Smith in the North Coast Athletic Conference lead. Unlike NCAA Division I programs where transfers are from the perimeter for much of the first half, it was a required to refrain from athletic competition for one calen- pair of unheralded reserves who were hitting the big dar year, Division III athletics have no such sanction. shots, silencing a less-than-impressive Danny student Once Sutherlin made the decision to attend Wabash, he was section (the Lily-Pad, really?). instantly eligible to compete for the Little Giants. Coming out of halftime, however, it was the Tigers This dilemma recently produced an interesting floor who went on a run, cutting the Little Giant lead to three dynamic when Wabash hosted Earlham as part of their (33-30) with less than 12 minutes to play. But in typi- Little Giant Tip-Off Classic in early November. In the Lit- cal Wabash fashion, the switch was flipped, and eight tle Giant’s 73-58 victory, Sutherlin contributed 10 points minutes later, the lead had ballooned to 20, and the against his former Quaker teammates. route was on. This team is something special, and I say “I expected it to just be another normal game, but when that with the ultimately reserved optimism. They are I came in the game I saw that I knew everyone on the off to a strong start, and if Wednesday night’s student court,” Sutherlin said. “It was a little different because attendance is any indication, they are a team this cam- that’s never really happened before in my career but it pus is more than willing to rally around. was still a lot of fun.” As each “Just like football” and “this is our house” Through the first six games of the season, Sutherlin has chant rang down from the visiting student section, it contributed almost seven points and three rebounds per was clear that this could be the start of something spe- game while averaging 16 minutes of play per game off the cial. bench. Perhaps most impressive is Sutherlin has yet to return to Wabash men were better on the court, in the stands, full strength from a surgery he had this summer. He contin- and in one instance, better gymnastically on ues to rehab the surgically repaired knee with one of Dr. K. COURTESY OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS Wednesday night. This rivalry has been pretty one Donald Shelbourne’s strength programs. sided so far this year, and isn’t that a beautiful thing? AJ Sutherlin has taken the road less traveled to Wabash. By The Numbers: Basketball’s Early Season Success (As of Nov. 30) Wabash Statistic Opponents Player Pts Reb APG SPG FG% 3PT% FT% Wes Smith 25.8 5.8 1.2 2.2 59.6 31.6 80.6 72.3 Points 53.0 Brian Shelbourne 5.7 5.0 4.0 1.7 50.0 n/a 85.7 13.5 Assists 9.7 Aaron Zinnerman 7.7 4.2 2.5 0.3 40.5 31.3 70.0 41.8 Rebounds 28.2 AJ Sutherlin 6.5 2.5 0.8 0.5 41.2 45.0 100 Ben Burkett 5.5 5.2 1.0 1.5 32.4 n/a 70.0 47.2 Field Goal % 36.1 Pete Nicksic 6.3 3.7 0.8 0.5 58.3 50.0 81.8 34.1 3-Pt FG% 26.9 Nick Curosh 3.3 5.7 1.2 0.6 36.4 n/a 57.1 73.3 Free Throw % 56.5 Dominique Thomas 3.2 0.2 0.2 0.5 50.0 71.4 n/a Derek Bailey 5.0 4.0 1.0 1.0 41.9 22.2 40.0 The Bachelor december 3, 2010 PAGE 9 Challenge Awaits With Trip to Calvin

ing the season and they are swimming faster Little Giants look to secure each meet. With personal records being qualifying times early this season set at each meet, the odds could stack in the Little Giants favor this weekend. “The before off-season trip to Florida. whole team is pretty excited” Birrer said “We are excited, relaxed and focus about this weekend”. RYAN LUTZ ‘13 The deciding factor for the swim STAFF WRITER team this weekend will be the mental aspect. “We just need to have confidence and swagger to everything we do” Barnes The swim team’s biggest meet of said. There is a balance to that though; the year is coming up this Saturday. At thinking too much about the mental aspect Calvin College our Little Giant swimmers is never a good thing. Coach Barnes is will be looking to secure spots for Nation- putting it all in perspective though “put- als and break a few school records as well. ting too much emphasis on the mental “All of our guys are ready to swim aspect can be more dangerous than helpful” fast” Coach Barnes said, “And everyone he said. is geared up for [the Calvin Invitational]”. This meet is arguably one of their For the swim team this meet at Calvin Col- toughest all season, but the team believes lege is one of their biggest meets of the they are ready for it. “The guys want to see year. In this invitational our Little Giants that all their hard work has been paying will be going against some of the best teams off” Barnes said. Looking at the times in the country. Kalamazoo and Calvin Col- from the recent meets it is safe to say that lege will be there as well as division one their work has been paying off. Birrer was school Michigan and Michigan State. Plus two seconds faster unrested this year com- it is the swim team’s best opportunity to pared to last year, and the numbers of per- qualify for Nationals before their Confer- sonal records that have been set this year ence meet. give reason to believe that their strength Last year the only two members of program is paying off. the team to qualify for Nationals were “Basically our hope is to qualify David Birrer and Evan Rhinesmith. The now for Nationals instead of at Conference meet this weekend though might yield some near the end of the season” Birrer said. different results for our swimmers. “The COURTESY OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS The stage is set for the Little Giants this team has more energy now that we have Freshman David Phillips competes earlier this season. weekend, and the goal of having multiple started tapering and they are swimming National qualifiers could be met. Swim- faster” Barnes said. After the new and gru- ming with some of the best colleges in the eling strength program that the team has Nationals” David Birrer said. “Individually we should have about 5 guys nation as well as a few division 1 schools, been on, they anticipate a significant pay The entire team is going into the get close to or make the National cut” our swim team will definitely give it their off. “Expect school records to be broken Calvin Invitational with this mentality. Barnes said. The team has progressed dur- all. and expect us to secure some spots for

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From Page 8 Senior Ben Burkett echoed Petty’s praise of Suther- lin – “It is difficult for anyone to come into a new pro- really helped the transition because he’s a good per- gram as a transfer, let alone a junior fresh off knee sur- son and really wants to be a part of this team.” gery, but AJ has made the transition seamlessly. He fit right in with everybody on the team both on and off the floor. He brings a great shooting ability and high basketball IQ to the team. Knowing AJ for many “I’ve never been on a years always made it fun for me to play college basket- team that’s come ball against him, but I’ve quickly realized it’s much better to have him on my team.” together so quickly. It As the Little Giants begin their NCAC conference slate this weekend with a trip to Hiram, Sutherlin and should be a great year his teammates are excited to continue their impressive start. for Wabash basketball” “This team has been successful early because of the great team chemistry we’ve developed,” Sutherlin AJ Sutherlin ‘12 said. “I’ve never been on a team that’s came together so quickly. Everyone is helping each other out and learning from one another. It should be a great year for Wabash basketball.” Hoops

From Page 8 conference champion No. 4 Wooster. The Little Giants will look to ride the successes they have into perspective. enjoyed the past two weeks when they make the ride “We are still the same team we were before the into Ohio. ranking” Smith explained. “We still have a chip on “We are looking to carry over this success to the our shoulders and still feel as though we have some- conference schedule,” senior Ben Burkett said. “We thing to prove. But it is a sweet feeling knowing that are focused on doing what we can to make this a suc- we are 7-0 and ranked 13th.” cessful season.” With the bulk of its non-conference schedule With the way Smith and company have played emphatically in its rearview mirror, the basketball thus far, that may not be such a tall order. For now, it team will be finishing off the fall semester with five appears that Petty’s Little Giants have simply NCAC tilts to close the 2010 calendar year. That reloaded. As this group weaves its way through stretch starts with a road matchup with Hiram. The December and January, we’ll find out just how ready Harriers (3-3 overall, 0-1 NCAC) opened conference this group is to challenge the highly touted Fighting COURTESY OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS play with a 14-point loss at the hands of defending Scots for supremacy atop the NCAC this winter. Sutherlin has had a great start to his first season with Wabash While We Are Away Swimming and Diving Wrestling 12/1 @ Calvin Invitational 12/3-4 Indiana Little State 1/8 @ Knox (Dual Match) 12/11 @ North Central 12/29-1/6 Florida Training Trip 1/14-15 Budd Whitehill Invitational 1/12 @ Washington Univ. National Duals 12/18-19 @ Midwest Classic 1/15 @ Univ. of Indianapolis 1/15 Spartan Mat Classic 12/29-30 @ Midlands Championship PAGE 10 The Bachelor december 3, 2010 Little Giants Prepare for Busy “Vacation”

SETH HENSLEY ‘14 Coach Anderson Winter break will be a good time for the STAFF WRITER team to get rested up and ready for the many dual meets in January, but their break The Wabash college wrestling team set will not last long. After a 12-day vacation, out against division one powerhouse Indiana the wrestling team is back at it celebrating University last week. Yielding a score of the New Year off with a matt practice on 44-0, it was still Wabash’s best performance January 1st. Getting back to practice ear- against Indiana in four years. Wabash has ly is necessary for the Little Giant Wrestlers never beaten Indiana when they face off because for the month of January they are each year, yet this match has been a reoccur- scheduled to the max with important dual ring event for many years now. Coach meets including the Bud Whitehill Nation- Anderson explains “It’s not about wins and al Dual Meet and the Spartan Mat Classic. loses, it’s about competing and laying it all After the winter break the coaches are going out there.” Wrestling against IU is also to look to really solidify the top ten spots on important in terms of recruitment. When the team. This being said the intensity in recruits see that we wrestle a division 1 practice and matches should pick up to team, it can only excite them more to come make sure the wrestlers mark their spot on to Wabash. This match is a great test for the the team. However, for some wrestlers, Little Giants each year and continues to this will be a greater challenge than others. prove beneficial for the team. It may seem Since the end of the football season the discouraging to lose year after year, but the depth chart has gotten increasingly more team understands why they wrestle them GRANT MCCLOSKEY | WABASH ‘12 talented with the likes of Pat Clegg, Chris each year; for the experience and the oppor- Hurst, Bill Wood, and Austin O’Neal mak- tunity to lay everything they have out there Sophomore all-American Jake Strausbaugh and his teammates are looking for a strong ing the transition from football to wrestling. to strive for victory against big time showing in several duals and invitationals over winter break. “I could not be happier with where we are wrestlers. sitting right now. We have been very solid The next three weeks for the Little Giants had recent success in this tournament and how Wabash stacks up against some of the so far.” Coach Anderson explains. The will be jam packed we lots of competition, looking for a top three finish in this years best in the country. The Little Giants have Little Giants are looking to grind out three staring with the 51st Indiana Little State at competition. To round of this grueling three their goals set on a top ten finish at the strong performances before break to create week test is the Midwest Classic. The Mid- Midwest Classic to head into winter break. Manchester College. This tournament will momentum come the dual meets in January. west Classic is one of the if not the tough- “ We have three weeks to grind. We want to play host to plenty of talented teams. Next The next home match for the Little Giants est Division two tournaments wrestled in feel as good going into winter break as we on the schedule is the North Central Invita- is January 19 against Manchester. tional at North Central College. Wabash has the country. This will be a true test of did going into Thanksgiving break. “ Says Wrestling Battles High-Ranking Hoosiers

GRANT MCCLOSKEY | WABASH ‘12 Top left: Junior Craig Rhodes looks to engage his Hoosier counterpart.

Top Right: Strausbaugh gets examined by coach Brian Anderson and trainer Mark Elizondo.

Bottom: Strausbaugh gets tangled with his Indiana opponent.

Far Bottom: Sophomore Tyler McCoy takes control of his match.