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"A leader is one who, out of madness or goodness, volunteers to take upon himself the woe of the people. There are few men so foolish, hence the erratic quality of leadership in the world." John Updike chool secunty devises new image Allana Mortell Although the slight change in uni- call is received by SPS, the dispatch- students to ensure that fair decisions be department to pro Senior Staff Writer form will evident to students er will answer by telling the caller regarding enforcement are continu- The seeks mote and preserve the security 1 from the outside, one major change his or her name. This small change ally being made. Change is and safety of the College com once again coming to is occurring inside the department happening within the department as Student input is also being consid- munity. Our philosophy Is based The College of Wooster, this time that is intended to be positively a whole is make callers feel in meant to ered the process of reviewing on the concept that officers and within the Office of Safety and received by students. more comfortable. applications for the position of members of the College commu- Security. In fact, in The1 ' the change supplement of mandatory Another major change is the addi- director within the department. nity work together tn creative department title name from Safety cross-traini- ng twice a week for the tion of the PARC, or Parking Appeal Although the process is still in the ways to help solve problems and Security to now Security and employees within the department is Review Committee. This committee, works, the hiring of "a new director related to crime and fear of crime. Protective Services (SPS) was one of now in effect to work with the offi- which will include students as well as is something the department hopes Our goal Is to have a positive the first major alterations made in cers on their approach and handling faculty and security members, will will contribute to its new overall presence here on campus based on mutual understanding and hopes of portraying the office of of incidents on campus. meet monthly to review and decide image. ''.'. respect Foot : patrols Inside security in a more positive and The officers work closely with a on individual parking ticket appeals All these new changes are in order buildings and bike patrols' prominent light on campus. trained staff to become more famil- by students. involvement of stu- The to pull SPS back together again and around campus are opportunities There will also he small changes' iarized with the campus in hopes of dents within the committee will help focus on encompassing all 'aspects' .of to become closer to our commit and additions the officers being able to produce the to security quickest to establish a common viewpoint and security under one department. By nlty. Establishing and maintain- uniforms, giving them what Director response possible when an incident avoid a one-sid-ed perspective on the making small but significant ing a mutual trust within the of Security Joe Kirk calls a "softer occurs. ticket appeals. changes, it is the hope that students, College community will Improve look." The new uniforms will still To ensure a quick response to an Parking ticket appeals, which Kirk faculty and members of the College our ability to prevent crime and encompass the trademark College of incident, it is pertinent for the offi- estimates to be "possibly seven a community will be able to not only solve problems." Wooster emblem but the addition of cers to "know everything down to week," have' become a prominent feel a greater level of safety on cam- This is the SPS mission on the nametags are intended to bring a the minutest detail," Kirk said. issue on campus. One of the major pus but also recognize theliard work College Web site. For more informa- more personal feel to the uniforms In keeping with the personal feel goals of the committee is to address and forth all efforts put by members tion about SPS, call extension 2590. and the 'department by extension. of the new uniforms, when a phone those particular issues and work with and officers of SPS. Program housing options suffer due to lack of finances

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retain the for all will likely see the student hous- Molly Lehman differential pricing for next year," current room rate The College hopes to allay some same said Residence Life Director Christie double-occupan- cy rooms. Singles concerns by making College finan- ing distribution across campus in Editor in Chief Kracker. Dean of Students Kurt will cost more, and the price of cial aid applicable to the increased spite of the change, which, he said, is As the economy quakes world- Holmes said that a final decision had triples and quads would be reduced. rates. "If the upcharge was $1,000 on the whole an economy-base- d wide. The College of Wooster's not yet been made, but said that the Holmes said that this structure-allow- s for a single, say" $1,000 is the approach. "We're just going to let Residence Life has felt the tremors. change was "highly likely." "It is not the College to be fairer in its rough estimate for the proposed the market sort it out and respond," Plans to reorganize the College's a foregone conclusion, we're still fees. "We're actually fleecing people increase "and you got basically ,r0 he said. "I think we'll end up with a ' student housing including the talking to students and so on," he now in quads," he said. percent need-base- d aid, that would similar mix." closing of some program houses and said. "But it would be disingenuous The social ramifications, of the only be $.500," said Holmes. While this decision remains under the possible institution of a differen- to say it's merely talking at this change, however, are less certain. Others say the new structure will discussion, some developments have tial pricing package are currently point." "It's a longstanding tradition at the unfairly deny students the privilege already been confirmed including in the works. The differential model is one wide- College, that no one should make of having a single during their sen- the closing of several program hous- One of the most extensive poten- ly used in other campuses and uni- decisions where they live according ior year. Seniors will still get first es in the fall. tial changes is the introduction of a versities, Holmes noted. "We're pret- to price," said Holmes. choice of rooms in the fall, but the Holmes stressed that closing will differential pricing scale. The scale ty much an anomaly on one room Students have expressed concerns increased rate for single rooms will be restricted to a few programs. "Yes,

. would change the price of housing rate," he said. . that the tiered system would sepa- apply. there are changes in the program according to the occupancy of the One university model the College rate students by their economic "I'm all right with the overall plan, houses coming," he said. "No, they I room a single-occupan- cy room examined that of Elon University, means, leading to divisions within but don't like that seniors will have are not all closing." would cost more than a double, and a a 7,000-stude- nt campus in North the student body. to pay more to live in a single," said Four or five program houses, likely triple or quad would not be as Carolina had 27 different room "I worry that it will stratify the Andy White "oarr'Some seniors work-o- n a few of those along Spink Street, expensive. rates, depending on room sizes and college community in some, ways," I.S. work best in their own rooms will be closed, although the pro- The plan is still in the formation buildings. "We're talking about said Kyle Christensen '09. as opposed to a carrel in the library, grams themselves have not yet been stage. "The Cabinet and Trustees something much, much simpler," said Leda Rodis '09 agreed. "It seems and having to pay extra for that lux- determined. The Wooster Volunteer have been able to move to a financial Holmes. unfair, economically and socially," ury just doesn't seem fair." ' packaging process which allows for Wooster's differential model would she said. Holmes believes that the College See "Housing," page 2 I wravnFinm 1 Ofstores 2 v iiiim m. y News . Jessica Winchell '09 dis- Viewpoints 3 cusses the need for more in a

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Jessica Twombly W writes Features Editor Kris Fronzak Abby Gordon '09 profiles Senor swimmers get ready 8R about food service options at writes about a Relay for Life College of Wooster staple and for their final meet at home. schools in the United Kingdom team that distributes a calen- bluegrass band Shoe-mout- h The team is competing ASSOCIATED and compares them to the dar of shirtless Wooster men Deep. The group frequently against Grove City College on COLLEGIATE selection available in the to raise money for cancer performs at'Mom's. See page Feb. 12 through Feb. 14. See PRESS United States. See page 3. research. See page 5. 6 to read the full story. page 8 for the full story. 2008-0- 9 Friday, Voice section editors: January 30 T T Kate Vesper 2 iuews Emily Ryan Record season of snowfall continues with storm LOCAL Wooster industry cuts (3

- back employee hours . it. VrV- - VWV The Gerstenslager Company, one of the oldest industries in Wooster, has recently reduced hours for its employees in an effort to remain r afloat in an unstable economy. A The company, which manufactures panel parts for automobiles, employs COLLEGE nearly 600 people in the Wooster OF WOOSTER "'KM, area. The cut comes just after an I announcement in late December that the company wjuld be laying off its

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A Toledo man was sentenced to 25 years - in federal prison on Wednesday, found guilty of operat-

ng ing a money-launderi- scheme and prostitution ring that targeted underage girls. Franklin Robinson, 39, pled guilty to the crimes during his March 2007 trial in Harrisburg, Pa. At least nine of the girls involved in the ring were underage, with the youngest only 12 Above, a snowy College of Wooster sign withstands the winter chill in front of Morgan Hall with Kauke Hall in the distant

years old. The ring's activity background (Photo courtesy OPI). 1 extended to at least 15 states, as far west as California and as south as Kate Vesper and Emily Ryan journeys of 10 minutes taking up to passes the previous monthly average Thursday night of the men's basket- Florida. News Editors an hour and a half to complete. of the same amount. ball game, indefinite deferment of

Kittredge Dining Hall was also At 3 p.m. on Wednesday, the W.A.C, sponsored ventriloquist . NATIONAL Officially, the College does not closed last Wednesday due to the Wooster Police Department in- Sylvia Markson at the the College issue weather-relate-d "snow days" as weather. Workers were unable to formed the College that due to a win- Underground, cancellation of a dis- local public schools have done, but show 'up through the snow, which ter snowstorm, a citywide parking ability support group meeting at the Mayor indictedfor instead leaves it to the discretion of consequently put a strain on Lowry 'ban had been instated and parking on Student Wellness Center and the professors to decide whether or not workers from increased volume. city streets was prohibited. doors in the Kauke Arch being Katrina-relate- d mid-Wednes- fraud to conduct class under inclement According to The Daily Record, Winter impediments such as this, boarded up day after- conditions. road fatalities due to failure to have been more prevalent this season noon in preparation for a traditional The mayor of Gulfport, Miss, and While some professors chose to observe caution under snowy and icy than in recent years due to storm student-ru- n filling with snow, his wife have been accused of fraud cancel class after last Wednesday's conditions are becoming more of a fronts rolling through Ohio from the Temperatures are expected to after the couple allegedly falsified heavy snowfall, others braved the problem this season. Midwest and Northeast. range from the high 10s to the 20s damages to : get Katrina disaster roads or hiked from their homes in As of Jan. 15, oer 100 incidents Other consequences of , the and be accompanied by snow show assistance to repair their beachfront town to conduct lessons. Many of varying severity had been, report- inclement conditions included post ers throughout the weekend and ..1 4 residence. ; encountered severe difficulties; usual ed in Wayne County This total sur ponement trom Wednesday tp continuing into next week. Mayor Brett Warr and his wife,

Laura, pleaded not guilty in the 16-co- unt indictment. Warr is a College cuts expenses due to failing economy Republican and this is his first term is in serving as mayor. , "The College some sense the their thing without people getting the City of Wooster to convert Housing landlord," said Holmes. "The house on their case." Bissman to singles at some point, would be theirs, the kitchen would Rumors have persisted about the but the final decision has yet to be continued from page I Economic package bill be theirs." The housing option transfer of Greek sections out of made for fall 2009," 'said Kracker. passed under Obama Network, which oversees program would likely be . "We have made no decision to move housing, is responsible for making located in complex- the Greek population for the fall." the final decisions. es already well suit- "I'm all right with the overall plan, The discussions have arisen fo- The U.S. House of Represent- "Every year our number of pro- ed for the purpose, I don't like will llowing two Student Government , but seniors atives passed President Obama's gram houses depends on the need of such as Kennedy that Association (SGA) meetings and two $825 billion economic stimulus pack the College," said Kracker. "If we Apartments, which have to pay more to live in a single. Campus Council meetings last age on Wednesday with a vote of remove the four small houses we will is equipped with a semester. 244-18- Some seniors work on I.S. 8. still have 20 plus houses to offer as full kitchen. work Residence Life has also held dis- The bill demonstrated the program houses." The houses will be The logistics of best in their own rooms as. opposed cussions with student Resident strength of the Democrats' majority converted to rental properties for the Independent Assistants and Directors. "They are in the House, which passed with to a carrel in the library, and hav- no visiting faculty members. . Housing option a smart bunch of students and they Republican support. To supplement the removal of the have yet to be ing to pay extra for that luxury just see how the bigger picture will affect The bill is intended to cut taxes for program houses, two new apartment worked out. Any the College in the coming months," individuals be doesn't seem fair." and businesses and complexes will added in the fall, changes in partici said Kracker. , finance a number of new initiatives said Kracker. These complexes will pating students' The administration also collects Andy intended to jump-sta- rt the economy. become part of a new Independent meal plans, for White '09 input from students via the online It must now face the U.S. Senate, Student Living Option student instance, still need - resource created to process student where the Democrats' majority mar- living arrangements that, while still to be made. Security, too, may be a Bissman Hall, but at least for next opinion. "We look at them every gin is much slimmer. part of the campus community, are challenge. "Essentially, it's you and year, those sections will stay where week and synthesize something use- INTERNATIONAL less dependent" on the College's the city," said Holmes. "We want to they are. ful to take to the President's resources. give students the latitude to do "We do have an agreement with Cabinet," said Holmes. President of Iran con- demns President Bush Moot Court team completes competition with varied success Iranian President Mahmoud At the beginning of this Ahmadinejad demanded an apology for past U.S. crimes against Iran on semester, 16 members of Wednesday, claiming that the United the College's Moot Court .hapman University If I States has "stood against the Iranian team travelled to the people in the past 60 years." Chapman University School Ahmadinejad called on President of Law in Orange County, Obama to withdraw U.S. troops from their global military bases and Calif, to compete in the 2009 sharply criticized former president ACMA National Tournament. George W. Bush, saying, "God will- Top Wooster performances ing, he has gone to hell." included those of Elysia Tonti '09 and Andrew White Briefs compiled by Molly Lehman and Sydney Bender '09, quarterfinalists in the

All-Ameri- can Placements in Oral Ar-gume- nt. Alexandra Schmitt '09 and Tonti fin In the Jan. 23 issue of the Voice, the inauguration photos credited to ished 9th and 14th place Andrew Maloney and Maureen Sill in respectively in the All-Ameri- can the News section were switched as to Placements as who took which. In the same issue, Top Orators. Finally, at team Managing Editor Jonah Comstock of Melissa Wood and referred to a class in the Features sec- '09. tion as "Creativity and Entrepreneur-ship- " Stephen Wicks '10 won 4th was called in when the class actually Place Brief , for

"Artist as Entrepreneur." In both cases, Respondent' in All-Americ- an an editor erred. Placements for Brief Writing While we strive for excellence every (Photo courtesy Andy week, we too sometimes fall short. Please send your corrections to J White). voiceivooster.edu. Friday, January 30

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C-318- -- , mail at 7, The College of Wooster, Wooster, OH 44691 or by phone at (330) - f.t. 263-2598.E-mailcanbesenttotheeditorsatVoicewoo- ster.edu. Editorial cartoon drawn by Andy MjlqneyLHecan ibe reached at AMaloney09wooster.edu. Animal rights must be balanced I write this hesitantly, at the risk of sign reading, 'Tighten up protection of a career that has any relation to human

being labeled some soft-heart- ed tree-hugg- er research animals, but don't do away health or behavior, the vast majority of To the Editors: . that cares more about sea kit- with animal research entirely because it knowledge you will be utilizing is the tens than my fellow man. But let me is still important to science, medicine result of animal research, at least With interest, I noted the Wayne-Holm- es Right to Life ad that appeared in first list the reasons why I don't think and society!" you would know that somewhere along the line. It seems to last week's edition of The Voice. I do not support the anti-ahorti- on movement that I am "that girl": " there is more than one type of animal make sense, then, that the departments and find reprehensible their standard tactics of disseminating misleading infor- First of all, I rights advocate, but you would proba- specializing in preparing College of mation and vilifying health care professionals as well as those seeking access to don't wear hemp. bly still think I'was a little odd. Wooster students for these types of legal abortions. However, opposition to abortion is a legitimate political, reli- Ever. So my interests, of course, have lead careers should discuss the ethics of gious, and philosophical stance, and the proponents of such have every right to Second, I grew me to take a lot of classes that deal animal research. Yet, it is the psycholo- make their views public. In that spirit, I commend the Voice for running the ad. nn nn a rlnirv with animal behavior directly and indi- gy department, home to far fewer American journalism has a long and worthy history of providing many differ- farm, and you'll be rectly. That means I'm most likely to be research animals than ,the biology ent factions access to a broad audience such access being critical to a market- I'll tl T'J hard-press- ed to found flitting between Morgan and department, that will take part of a place of ideas necessary to sustain a healthy democracy. Freedom of expres- jesswinchell find someone who Mateer Halls. I have found an interest- class to discuss this. True, I've taken sion, especially as practiced through the press via letters to the editor, news ' advocates, as aggressively for farmers' ing difference in how biology and psy- several more psychology classes than reporting and paid advertisements, guarantees that all have an opportunity to rights as I do. chology seem to approach animal biology, and it may be possible that I inform, persuade and decide for ourselves the relative truths of everyday life. Finally, I really, really like the taste of research. No matter what they may have just missed the classes that have I hope that your willingness to practice journalistic openness and inclusive-ne- ss sea kittens. think, their class material is pretty sim- discussed ethics of animal research, will produce a useful discussion of the issues presented in the ad. Those 'that know me know that I ilar, except on one topic: ethics. In the but I can hardly' remember a day in my want to work with animals. When I tell psychology department as we discuss biology, classes that the big question Sincerely, people that I'm hoping to get some sort Harry Harlowe's orphan monkeys that was, what is humane research? Even

of. zoo career, their first reaction is to lived entirely isolated lives (resulting in from a non-animal'-lo- ver standpoint, in Nancy Grace say, "Aw, I wanted to do that when I was some seriously dysfunctional behavior tmy psych, classes, ethical animal Professor of English a little kid, too,", but they usually as they grew up), the ethics of this research discussions almost always lead (politely) leave off the second part of experiment are inevitably discussed. directly to ethical human research dis- " that statement, "but then I grew up." Was it right to take baby monkeys and cussions. I can't imagine leaving that "goodbye liv- Say to trays The thing is, most people associate deny them any contact with other topic out of a class that is mainly made It was brought up at your lunch made the necessary changes to those whowork with animals with ani- ing things? Were the results worth the up of pre-m- ed hopefuls. table, that kid who pleads for you to achieve what was possible. Do you mal rights extremists, probably distress it caused? Could someone do do the right thing, those emails urg- recall the frustration? Yes, there was because those are the people who gar- an experiment like this today? Jess Winchell is a contributor to the Voice. ing you to take action, and you some, but what about the joy?. Your ner the most headlines. If I walked up Most of these questions don't have She can be reached for comment at thought "it's too much of an incon- family cheering you, the perfect word and down Main Street naked with a easy answers, but if you are going into JWinchellQ9wooster.edu. venience." Those kids pester you chosen, the moment when you know about getting the you have someone there. We said trays out of "That's stupid" or "I don't wanna!," UK model country food service we achieved aims. for Lowry by using but still our big numbers like What do we say now? What excus- It seems that Hospitality Services at The College of and you would have to put items back until you only had one. 250,000 gallons of es do we have to keep us from making Wooster has recently been attempting to minimize waste as Did I mention that seconds were not allowed until a dining water saved, tons minor changes? We all have our own well as cut costs. Both I think are noble and realistic goals. services employee "rang the gong?" of food diverted phrases, mine is, 'No one else cares, so Last year, I spent time abroad at a small university in the The food was all homemade. Nothing frozen, nothing pre- austinbeer from landfills, vast why should you?" Our fears of United Kingdom. I was struck by how differently their din- packaged and most foods were not processed. I almost amounts of money saved; yet that's unknowingness, of failing, of disap- ing services operated. To begin with, meals were served "in always chose dessert at the end of the line; the homemade not really getting at the problem is it? pointing slow us from realizing that hall" as they said, which means there was confections are a fond memory of my time abroad the

It's nice to know that we'll save some -- we can achieve, no matter how small no large cafeteria to which all university best sticky toffee pudding and strawberry rhubarb crisp I've stuff, and it's nice to know that we'll of an accomplishment. Going tray-le- ss students could go. At the beginning I ever had. While a system like this seems foreign to many reduce the waste that our tuition is is too inconvenient? I challenge found their system frustrating, but as American college students who are bombarded by dining spent on. you to inconvenience yourself once time wore on, I realized how practical it options, I think a system like that at the British university Yet what cost? today. Go work out and push was. At the university, students who has many positive aspects. For one, cooking for a smaller at It's not the simple your ir' ' farther. lived "in hall" received meals crowd of people should make how much food and achievable purchase of a new muscles a little bit Play an jesstwombly three per estimating to conveyor belt that gets pur dishes instrument and make that song truly day with the exception of dinner on cook much easier and minimize waste. Also, because it was cleaned, an investment that colleges rock. Ask that question in class, the Saturday and Sunday on these days, students were not buffet style, people did not take more food than they and universities are making across one that will truly open the discussion expected to find alternative dining options. Breakfast was could eat, which also meant much less wasted food. I laving

the States. The cost we feel, is our to a new, higher level. Or, simply try served from 8:00-9:30a.- m.; lunch from 1 l:45a.m.-- l: 15p.m.; fewer options also minimized costs. Moreover, fewer options convenience. The cost of walking to eating at a cafeteria without a tray. and dinner from 6:15p.m.-7:OOp.- m. If you were late, that was enabled the cooks to focus on making two entrees (made the soda machines after you set down Our accomplishments come from your own fault. Meals were served by people in stead of buf- from fresh ingredients) really well. While there were some your plate of chicken tenders, the cost small, inconvenient changes, ones you fet style where one would be expected to serve him or her- meals I did not enjoy, most meals were delicious. of eating some now and somelater. may barely notice. How will you make self. Breakfast was pretty similar each day: hard boiled eggs Don't get me wrong, I am very appreciative of the food and And who doesn't want to avoid incon- a change today? Assert your ability to sausage, crumpets, yogurt, fruit, oatmeal and perhaps one dining services here at Wooster, but we have so many options! venience? Inconvenience is annoying, sacrifice, if only to know that you are other item that I don't remember probably because it did Do we really need sandwiches, pasta, entrees international alien and something money solves. capable, to know that you are a not look apetizing to me. Lunch and dinner were similar food, stir-fr- y, eggs burgers fries and soups salads and fruits But again, at what cost? human. Going trayless is as difficult one meat and one vegetarian entree were served with two galore at every meal? Maybe we do, mayle we don't. Maybe How simple it is to ride a bike, to as you make it to be. We may falter, sides. You chose one entree or the other, you could not have we do to compete with other schools and maybe we don't to write a one-pa- ge paper, to make new and we may be frustrated at times, but both. For some lunches and dinners, there was an option of do our part in cutting costs and waste. Perhaps this is a big- friends! Now of course it's easy, I know you will take pride in over- a sandwich or baked potato, but if you chdse that option, an ger problem one that America as a society of "capitalistic because of changes we made. We coming a simple inconvenience. entree was out of the question. At the end of the line was eaters" needs to face. Our need to have nearly infinite options have faith that the bike will be the option of dessert, yogurt, fruit or juice (from cups I at every moment of every meal is preposterous. upright, that the page will be filled This is Austin Beer's first editorial for the swear were only 6 oz.) you had to pick one. You could try with words and that we will always Voice, tie can be reached for comment at to sneak more than one, but you did it knowing that, if you This is Jess Twombly's first editorial for tlie Voice. She can be have someone to confide in. And we ABeerlOwooster.edu. were found out, a dining services employee would yell at you reached fir comment at JTwombly09wooster.edu. Government supports family planning abroad Opinionated? President Obama's reversal of the planningplannine abroad, many organizations in many unsafe self-abortio- ns oyer the addressed, then the occurrence of funding ban for foreign family plan- were left completely without recourse past eight years with consequences abortion will in turn decrease. Contact ning organizations that deal with when U.S. funds were denied. The including infection, permanent tissue' Family planning organizations that abortion is a uniformly good move. . closing of these endeavors eliminated or organ damage, infertility and death. perform abortions provide a service This funding ban, introduced by jobs and left many women in the third Pro-li- fe groups in favor of the that is at times necessary and that Viewpoints! President Reagan, refused United world without options when it came funding ban have made reducing the every woman should have the right to States money to to medical expertise on pregnancy, number of abortions worldwide as choose if she finds it right. Through ' any foreign no- contraception and other sexual and their sole goal. However, as we have greater education about the transmis- The Viewpoints section is ngovernmental family planning issues. seen, the lack of legal medical abor- sion of STDs and the use of condoms looking for additional edito- con- with organization that Meanwhile, organizations that tions does not eliminate the practice and other contraceptives, along a rialists this year to express discussed tinued to receive funding from the of abortion; it only makes it more global effort to reduce hunger and even their opinions about campus, abortion with its U.S. government had their hands tied dangerous. Moreover, abortion is not poverty, the need for abortions could national or issues. LI ter- number-on- e in be global clients, let alone when women came in wishing to the killer of infants eventually minimal. Until then, michelleort provided the serv- - minate a pregnancy. Not only were the third world. AIDS, malnutrition we need organizations in the third Interested writers i ice themselves. Although President they forbidden to provide safe abor- and other diseases do far more dam- world, as elsewhere, that can give should contact the Clinton repealed the ban for the dura- tions performed by medical experts, age, and also provide some reasons women all of the information and Viewpoints editors at tion of his two terms, President but they were not even allowed to whywomen may want to terminate a services they need. voiceviewpoint.swoostcr.edu, George W. Bush reinstated it when he point women in the direction of pregnancy. Family planning centers PGernshcinn: r()9wooster.edu took office. someone who could give them any play a big part in addressing these Michelle Ort is afrequent contributor to the or Rruchanan(Ijw ooster.edu. Because the United States general- information on the procedure. These issues, AIDS in particular, and if the Voice. 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In the next few decades, the agreed with our ideas of how war solitaire and typing a paper on the For a brief span of about two weeks, NATO troops killed in Iraq." See, that's United States will see a dramatic looks. causes and effects of the industrial I was shocked to see that we Americans important news, but don't tell me any- change in its military philosophy. The only problem was that there revolution. If this is as easy as blink- had lost one of the most beloved rem- more about them; I don't have time for Even though the Cold War ended was not a similar force waiting for us ing for you, then there might be a job nants of the post-Se- pt. 1 1 age: the CNN your bias. "Kids on phone 43 percent almost 20 years ago, militaries on the other side of that desert. All waiting for you in the Future news ticker. A beloved icon of the 24-ho- urs more likely to be hit by passing vehicles

ng street." I need call around the globe are configured for our armor-pierci- rounds were for Warrior program. news station, the ticker was our while crossing to my massive conven naught; there was no armor to This comes with obvious conse- portal to breaking brother and warn him about this. tional warfare that pierce. We were not prepared for quences. No longer will images of news as it slowly "Monster truck crushes promoter at defined the era. loosely organized cells of fanatics battalions of tanks or fleets of war- crawled across .the event." Wow, that would suck! Is there U.S. garrisons of who could operate virtually unde- ships grace our television screens. bottom of our tele- some way I can include this in my tanks and war- tected. The same failings that The public has been enthralled with vision screens Facebook status? That might get some ships are poised to allowed 19 terrorist to live, train and innovations that bring the war home As a busy stu- LOLs. "Stiff security planned for Iraq prevent imagined eventually launch an attack in this from the earliest Mathew Brady pho- dent pursuing the elections." Iraq is having elections brianfrederico andywhite communist intru country were prevalent in tos of Civil War battlefield dead, to American dream in again?! Didn't they just do that? sions into South Korea and the Afghanistan. The problem remained; war in color in Vietnam, to war live such grave economic times, I don't have As I have learned, it is true what they Middle East. However, the real 21st we are not configured to fight such on CNN in Iraq. time to waste on some pundit trying to say: you don't know what you have until century threat comes from enemies a foe. The great military quote "informa- tell me why I should adhere to his bias you lose it. Without the news ticker, that wear no uniform and bear no The missing word, however, is tion is ammunition" certainly applies on any given situation. Instead, I want CNN is like listening to your long-wind- ed national flag, and the frightening bit "yet." The Cold War-e- ra mentality is here and unfortunately Osama bin to know what happened as fast and in as uncle babble at Thanksgiving dinner: that is that our armed forces are not slowly disappearing, being replaced Laden watches the same CNN we do. few words as possible. Then I will pass lots of talk without any real under- equipped to handle them. by the next generation of thinking. Americans will have to adjust to new judgment on the situation and deter- standing of anything. Or worse, like the The armies that went into Instead of relying on mass forma- military paradigms as war-wagi- ng mine, without any bias one way or know-it-a- ll kid in your intro class that Afghanistan were not effective at tions of armor, infantry squads and returns to a location outside the pub another, what it means for my life., just can't help but raise his hand and fighting guerrilla-styl- e enemy com- air units, we will be focusing on a lic eye. We have come to expect our Should I be worried? Should I try to voice his unwanted, unwarranted opin- batants. After Vietnam, you'd think small group of super soldiers. tanks and flags rolling into enemy remember this breaking information ion on everything. What a suck-u- p. I we'd have adapted a military philoso- The Future Warrior project is territory and announcing "mission and bring it up at dinner as a way to hope he foils.

phy that could counteract non-conventio- nal being developed right next door to accomplished." In the future this will impress my friends? Should I reference So thank you, CNN, for bringing back tactics. But we haven't. my hometown, in .N.atick, Mass, This . not be the case. it in my Facebook status in some clever, the news ticker. Without it, you might And why? No, contrary to main- program essentially' condenses an A character on the show "The witty way? These are the .things that have lost my viewership and that of stream thinking, former President entire infantry squad into one man. West Wing" spoke to a group of stu- concern my everyday life, which gives countless other Americans. Well, I guess Bush is not the reason. His armored suit will provide him dents visiting the White House and me every reason to be disgusted with you could have done more of those Part of the problem is the with cartographical information, said something to the effect of CNN's recent actions. hologram things. Those things are American public's conception of how satellite communications with his "future wars will be fought by a guy It was obvious, however, that most of sweet! It looked like William was actu- wars are fought. Perhaps we've superiors, a physiological monitor in sweats getting onto a bus and tak- America agreed with my sentiments ally there! Or do more witli that sweet become deluded by images of for mental and physical health ing down a target with a silencer.'' If because, after having turned on the tele- map thing where you can move states American tanks rolling into Nazi checks, a micro-clima- te control (kind the United States is to be successful vision this morning, I was glad to see around. That's pretty sweet too. Oil, and Germany and destroying the swasti- of like the climate control in your against unconventional enemies, this that the beloved ticker had returned. more flying graphics! Wow, CNN, ka at the Rally Grounds in car, but way more expensive) and of philosophy will change from fictional While the anchorwoman was busy you're not so bad when you spend less Nuremberg or of films depicting course enough firepower to level a character quote to military fact. wasting my time waiting for President time actually analyzing and reporting Union soldiers gunning down thou- city block. These new soldiers will We'll just need to get used to getting Obama to emerge from a set of closed the news than you do on developing sands of Confederates on the fields require great intelligence and an our war news after the fact rather doors at the Capitol to discuss the latest sheer awesomeness. . of Gettysburg. That's why we were ability to multitask, similar to the than watching it live on CNN. economic crisis, I tuned her out and so fascinated with imbedded high school student who can respond tuned into the only real breaking news Andy White is a contributing writer for reporters speaking loudly and quick- to six concurrent instant message Brian Frederico is a regular contributer as it crawled on the screen below. the Voice! He can be reachedfor comment ly as American armored units blew conversations, while watching the for the Voice. He can be reached for com "Mideast cease-fir- e breached," and "2 at AWhite09wooster.ediL across the Afghan desert. This image latest episode of "24" online, playing ment at BFrederico09wooster.edu. Student-securit- y relationship in tatters What "green" means The running joke about the new napkins Wooster is providing is that the ink The College of Wooster Security and Protective never been Security's chief objective. they're using to print Saving the environment, one napkin at a time" is probably Services has a difficult, and in many way's, thankless job. For the most part, Security has tried to pick its bat- worse for the environment than the unprinted napkins we used earlier. But beyond While students generally respect the job the Security tles. It has surely broken up its fair share of parties, but this sarcastic observation, the fact that the trend of environmental consumerism staff does, this year, Security has made their campus life it also has let a number of harmless infractions slide. has gone so far as to invade a mouth-wipi- ng apparatus says a great deal about the

harder not only for students, but for themselves as well. Even when Security has had to break up parties, they pervasiveness of the environmental movement. It shows us that being eco-frien- d- Students acknowledge that Security has the unenvi have been respectful of students and students have ly isn't good enough. The vital part of environmentalism favor. today is students the -v- all able job of enforcing rules returned : i. .-:.:-.. ... looking environmental. It's about appearances. Selected ' And may not agree with, while at the same Page 29 of the College Handbook of Policies , napkins are not a singular occurrence. Some of the time trying to establish a good rap- even states that, "Campus Safety and Security officers soap dispensers, at least in Kauke, now advertise the "green" port with the students. are encouraged to build rapport with members of the soap they dispense. Every coffee sleeve from Mom's or Old

For the most part, students may College community in the belief that students and Main lists the amount of post-consum- er (let's think about not always agree with the decisions employees will more likely report incidents to officers that term for a second) waste tllat int0 it. Poking petergernsheimer maling the Security staff makes, but do they know and trust." At a school like Wooster which - - fun at the image that goes along with hybrid cars, esecially andrewvogel agree that they are made in order t0 emphasizes active student involvement, the school has the Prius, is now too cliche to be funny or to be worth serious consideration. maintain campus safety. The Security staff has always always viewed safety as a collaborative effort. Let's look, at two other examples: trucks and Pepsi. Trucks and SUVs, the been respectful of students even when students have This year, however, the dynamic has changed. The perennial bane of the ecologically sensitive, are making an effort to improve their broken rules and has given students, oppqrtunities to Security force has seemed more punitive and arbitrary image. They're doing this by increasing their fuel economy and vigorously adver- correct their mistakes. writing tickets regardless of the situation. Rightly tising it. Next time you watch TV (especially sports), listen to truck commercials The goal of Security has been not only to make the or wrongly, students now perceive that Security is inter- and see if they say anything about "best in class fuel economy." What will precede campus safe, but to also make decisions that create a col- ested in writing tickets merely for the sake of it, no this statement is usually some number like 2 1 m.p.g. That's right. Trucks are now laborative and learning experience for the students. longer giving students warnings and opportunities to excited to announce that they can get over 20 miles to the gallon. While students are not always going to follow every give their side of the story. Furthermore, Security has The scary thing about these numbers is that they're horrible. Any m.p.g. around single policy enumerated by the College, students been disrespectful of students and even alumni, at times 20 is abysmal. Yet, by saying that these trucks are now more "fuel efficient," the respect the fact that Security has a job to do. There has calling rule violators "criminals" and "delinquents." company is placing itself in a position of environmental awareness, regardless of been an element of respect between Security and the Predictably, students have not reacted well, returning that fact that there's nothing environmental about them. students. Students acknowledge that the goal of the disrespect. The relationship between Security and Moving on to my other exaniplePepsi is doing an interesting experiment with Security has never been to be punitive and arbitrary, but students, which was once one of mutual respect, is the their Tropicana brand of orange juice. They've paid "experts" to calculate the car- rather to maintain safety and help students learn. This worst it has been in at least five years. bon footprint of a carton of their juice. The number happens to be 3.75 pounds. year, however, that trust and respect has quickly eroded. This hostile situation benefits neither students nor Pepsi is debating whether or not to put this on the carton, possibly starting aitrend Having Security break up parties on campus is noth- Security. A broader perspective is needed on both sides. where consumers not only compare nutritional information, but also environmen- ing new. While students may not like it, drinking by Students need to realize that they need to take better tal information when deciding on a brand. underagers is illegal any way you cut it. Binge drinking responsibility for themselves and acknowledge, that This is an interesting idea in theory, but so what? First, what does the consumer is a serious and dangerous phenomenon on college cam- Security has a job to do keep students safe. At the have to evaluate what 3.75 pounds of carbon per carton means? Will this number puses and it is the responsibility of the College to make same time, Security must remember what it was like to change the way Pepsi does business? Will consumers care more alxut carbon than students act responsibility if they cannot do so them- be in college. Not every instance of drinking or party- taste or brand preference? While it's a step in the right direction, it's a step, not a selves. ing is inherently harmful. Many times students can in solution, and at this point it seems more like PR. than progress. At the same time, college life is a four-ye- ar experience fact exercise responsible drinking. What all this means is that, while environmental awareness is good, it can never that students only get once a few parties here and If both sides can reach a middle ground, everyone will replace environmental action. Like the car companies that are proud to announce there by responsible students never hurt anybody. benefit. If the contentious situation worsens, however, that their 2009 model of truck has breached the 20 m.p.g. mark, we must not for- Security has historically realized this distinction. It has Friday and Saturday nights will drive all parties to drink. get that slogans are not substitutes for a much larger issue of how our lifestyle, tried to keep students safe, but it has never set its mis- not our fashion choices, are damaging the world in which we live. sion as extinguishing every single instance of a possi- Andrew Vogel is a sports editor of the Voice. He can be reached Peter Gernsheimer is a viewpoints editor the Voice. He can be reached comment ble party. Stamping out every sign of a good time has comment at AVogeliOwooster.edu. for for for at PGernsheimer09wooster.edu.

We must condemn abhorrent crimes in Israel-Palesti- ne

The cease-fir- e in Gaza seems to be holding, Rabbi Shimon ben Gamliel wrote, "On three the weight of their own crimes, but I feel the since. Several months later, back in America, I but with the war still a very recent memory, I things the world rests: on justice, on truth and burden of responsibility for tlie actions of the read a story on CNN of a Muslim graveyard Cannot hold my peace any longer. I had on Deace." But what is justice when the law of Israelis. It is the Jewish state and I'm a Jewish defaced in the holy city of Hebron. Except this remained mute for some time, for I was afraid of civilized nations is arrogantly pushed aside? person and American citizen, and therefore is time the victims were Arabs and the perpetrators being ostracized. I am a proud member of the What is truth when the hasbara (this is Hebrew represented by a government that gives Israel were Jews. Or, during "Cast Lead" as I heard the campus Hillel, ever since I got here in 2005. I'm for propaganda, literally "explanation") is what unconditional diplomatic support, arms and reports of Israeli bombs obliterating mosques, it also a veteran of the we all hear and accept? And without justice and funding. was inescapable for me not to remember that Birthright program in truth, whither peace? Last March, my cousin and I went to south- empty plot of land in Barchfeld the town in

Israel and had a wonderful How us know that Israeli er, many among every western Germany to visit the towns our ances- which Levy's son Louis, my third great-grandfath- time. But as Hannah human rights organization is calling for war tors had left in the mid-180- 0s Israelitischen was born where a synagogue had once 7T Arendt once wrote, crimes investigations? How many among us as they were called. It was in Germany that I stood until a day in November 1938. It is heart- e: : " jr OIll'lllC la lUII.ICIIl. know that the Knesset banned the Arab parties learned for the first time that we had a distant breaking to see my people act in the very same f 1 As a Jewish American, I from taking part in next month's elections relative, the grandson of our fourth great- way toward their own Untermenschen. alexcacioppo cannot be silent anymore: until the High Court was compelled to inter- grandfather Levi Wolferman, Jacob, who sur- For how long can we pretend to deny what not when I see Thomas vene arid strike it down? How many among us vived the Nazi holocaust. He was on the infa- our very eyes report to us? How much longer Friedman editorialize approvingly on the effica- know that Hamas was put into power in legisla- mous St. Louis, turned away by the United do we, as Jews in a free society that backs the cy of state terrorism, when I see repeated vio- tive elections three years ago, judged free and States. Jacob was sent to Buchenwald. In a town right of a Jewish state to massacre with lations oC Israel's Declaration of Independence fair by international observers? How many named Langenschwarz, where my great-gre-at impunity, pretend that we are the eternal vic- through the contravention of its own commit- among us know that Hamas was supported by grandfather Meyer Cans lived, there is a list of tims no matter what we do? When will we ment to be "based on the principles of liberty, Israel in the 1980s as a counterforce to the sec- "deportieren" Jews who were sent off to be break our collective, complicit silence? If not justice and as conceived by the Prophets ular Palestine Liberation Organization? How murdered. I feel a peace didn't visceral connection to now, when? ff of Israel" and to "loyally uphold the principles many among us know that Israel waged illegal it until I realized that these were the grandchil- of the United Nations" and certainly not when chemical warfare? dren of people he knew. Alex Cacioppo is a chief copy editor for the Voice. He I remember that our motivation in this world is I don't feel I bear responsibility for what the We went to several grave sites, some of the can be reached for comment at tikkun olam, to heal and not destroy. Palestinians do, and there is no doubt they bear stones defaced by the Nazis and other vandals Section Editors: Tamari Farquharson j Voice Friday, kris fronzak rearuresin January 30 5 Putting some new spice into Relay for Life iRiUdiasiaufai Calendar sales to raisefunds for cancer research Happy New Year, everyone! Not in an American way, but a Chinese ' big 2009 photo shoot will be in mid-Februa- ry, Kris Fronzak way. While the United States is cele- but those interested j Features Editor are brating a brand new start with new encouraged to reply sooner rather presidential administration, China is first-ye- It started as a joke; a few ar than later to allow Powell and Offen i facing another traditional New Year.

girls from Miller Manor teasing each time to establish how ; many people It has been other about making a calendar have volunteered. using meaningful for the guys in their house. Two Girls excluded, years aren't either. If all the Chinese later, the joke turned into something you're still feeling hot this winter, to review every much more as Erin Powell '09 and there may be an for opportunity you tJl J moment in Natalie Often '09 decided to make to make a calendar of your own as 2008, each time their "dream" a well. So pull those we held the reality. clothes Think you've got party or sihanli Olympic torch, Both girls had long-unus- ed biki- all the natural been participants nis out of the clos- what it takes to disasters we fought against. 2009 is in Relay for Life, et and get ready. the year of Ox in China, and we look

tutmmmtm m , , iiniiiwi1 tt r the annual fund-raisi- ng appear in the 2009 All class years forward to national prosperity

i i ,' event for are encouraged ii to through hard work denoted by Ox in cancer research, Relay Life participate, from the traditional Chinese 'society. for first-yea- throughout their rs se- to In traditional Chinese New Year college careers. niors. Calendar? practices, red packets (Hong Bao) are But last year, Take a step out passed out by elder adults to younger instead of simply of your comfort generations during the celebration. fundraising in the zone and in Email Erin keep It represents good wishes from traditional way, Powell mind that you may adults to suppress the evil spirit the girls decided (EPowell09wooster.edu) never get such a called the "Year." Luckily enough for to go out on a good or Natalie Offen opportunity kids in China, red packets always lfmb and create to flaunt what (NOffen09wooster.edu)! contains money, ranging from sever- the calendar they you ve to got your al dollars to several thousands. '.

. . had been . joking friends again. The money in a red packet is called about for years. To those of you who don't want to "suppressing Year money" (Ya Sui Once it was finished, they sold it be publicly exposed but still want to Ojan). The amount of money in the red around campus and donated the prof- get a piece of the action, check the packet depends on the secific culture. . it towards the Relay for Life. WHN and the Pot around for ' campus The amount has to l)e even except for El-Ada- wy Powell and Offen enjoyed creating announcements of the calendar sales. Above, Adel '11, and below, Charles Propper '11 four, since tour is a symbol for death in

the calendar so .much that they've' The calendar will be published in I kept the college ladfe's on their toes last year. Chinese, and the best number for decided to do it again this year. The several months. money in a red packet is eight, which

: means "wealth" in Chinese.

I A kid asking for a red packet is syn-- . Chinese New Year celebrations come to Wooster with week's events j onymous to requesting good luck, so j adults are very pleased to follow the tra--i The College of Wooster celebrated the n : - 1 dition. But in modern China, the mean- -i V 1 ?: with 'Mfi f giving out a red packet has New Year a worth of -.--

Chinese week's wo- 5 9 i , f ! slightly changed.

events, . ranging from to special lectures ! While the money in a red packet is

: : ; . meals, information and displays of t '"' j sessions used to suppress "Year," the evil mon-- I cul- , Chinese music, film and art. The week will ster in ancient Chinese tradition, mod- -i minate this evening with a Chinese Cultural em Chinese understanding has altered Celebration, including a tea ceremony, tai chi i: j its denotation. More and more elders r A j are starting to regard this money as demonstration, calligraphy and crafts, from 6 i good wishes for kids to stay young and to 8 p.m. in Lowry Later; Center. a display of i enjoy their childhood and teen years, fireworks and a traditional Chinese New Year fhopifig'the year will never pas's away, i Dragon Parade at John P. Papp Stadium will Because the Chinese New Year of begin at 8 p.m. The events were the collective ; 2009 is in the middle of our spring semester, there is no way for me to go efforts of a range of campus offices. Right, a back to China and enjoy the wonderful in dragon painted Lowry Dining Hall by Jen j family reunion. My mother told me that Garver decorates the center for' the festivities every adult in my large family, has pre- (Photo by Andrew Collins). pared a red packet for me. Unfortunately, the money will be direct- ly depsited to my account instead of being passed out to nit' in person with wishes. However, I can still feel the Seniors get lessons, gourmet meal at Etiquette Dinner heart warming New Year wishes from Wooster. More deeply, Chinese New Year is the tance of one item that seemed to there were no overwhelming spices. students finished it while various ; "t, time for all the family members to gath- have brought light to the entire din- We were served a spinach and pep- speakers talked to us. The presenta- - ; er around and have a delicious dinner. ner: the napkin. pered bacon salad next, a relatively tion of all the food was impeccable j That should lie what Chinese New Year If the Etiquette Dinner were a large portion of salad that had a lot and held high hopes for students that ! is all alKwt.Although differ- play, the napkin would be the lead. going on. The spinach was topped were anxious to engage in a business cultural ences exist in the U.S., and is Throughout the entire dinner, we with a mustard-di- ll dressing, some- dinner. it hard to

1 cook a were instructed on several rules thing that took away from the rest of The Etiquette Dinners are made completely authentic Chinese . A hot pot here, please make a phone call to about our napkins. Here are the the ingredients in the salad. possible by alumni, parents and . important ones that you should The soup and salad itself were fill- friends, through their contributions'1 your parents during the Chinese New remember: ing, which made me keep in mind to The Wooster Fund. Year and share some of your college 1. The napkin is to be placed on something that was reiterated More information is available stories with them. That would be the

' best your lap after every single person at throughout the entire night. A busi- through the Gault Alumni Office. way tor you to celebrate the brand dinner has been seated. ness dinner is not about the food, it's The remaining dinners are unfortu- - ' new year with all the Chinese people on the other side of the 2. If you excuse yourself from the about you and how you conduct nately sold out, but those who will be i glo!e. table, you are to leave your napkin on yourself during a business dinner. attending the two remaining Silwn Li '11 is a Business. Emnomics the seat of your chair signaling to We were even told to eat a snack Dinners on Feb. 2 8 Etiquette or are ( major from Changsha, China. your server that you are only tem- before we went, because the focus in for a treat. Photo by AP. porarily leaving the table. should be on the The food catered by The, Wooster interview and Sydney Bender Inn was exceptional. I have dined nowhere near the. Editor in Chief there before, so I had high expecta- food on your plate. tions and taste was clearly the main When I went to 8 Lfo Our College offers something very objective in designing the dishes we sign up for the Jan. 26 unique an Etiquette Dinner. were served. Etiquette Dinner, the While many people pay to get some- Prior to the beginning of our piece of paper indi- thing like a "Manners 101" course to meal, we were told that there are two cated that I was sign- gain experience on proper etiquette, types of soupspoons. What I had ing up for beef. an previously thought was a soupspoon a the Wdoster Fund offers seniors (There was also Buy 2 packages of etiquette dinner annually, and all you for all types of soups was really just vegetarian option.) I a for cream-base- d soups. have to do is sign up. soupspoon didn't anticipate a FRESH-MAD- E This past Sunday and Monday, the Apparently, a proper soupspoon for strip steak that first two Etiquette Dinners were something with a light broth (like was a staggering sur- held. The College offered four din- chicken stock) would be much sniall-- er prise. ft ners this year, each from 5 to 7 p.m. and not have a wide head. The steaks were and each offering a lecture on prepared medi proper manners to keep in mind um tor every- and get the 3rd package while attending a business If the Etiquette Dinner were one, and paired interview or dinner. with roasted i We learned that nametags are a play, the napkin would be Klondike Rose n to be worn on the right side, so lead potatoes s and'1 bacon-wrapp- that it will be in its best view ed

-- withmmCard your Advantage during a handshake which, asparagus. mm might I add, is also an essential The steak was thing to keep in mind. A handshake, Alas, my place setting had a wide finished with a pep- Is bone-crushin- I demi-gla- lowest retail sushi free we were told, cannot be g, soupspoon knew' I was in for a percorn ce 6-01-- good through 09 but also must be a little firm. cream-base- d soup. Our first course that had tomatoes and These are all things we already was a very delicious roasted butter- shallots in it as well. know, right? nut squash and parsnip soup. It was overwhelming. Although I felt at times as if we The smooth seasonal soup was a The Wooster Inn's were being lectured on information good introduction to the rest of the chocolate pot de that we could get from a two-minu- te dishes that would follow. It was easy creme was the fea- Google search, I did learn the impor to taste the thyme in the soup but tured dessert, and SECTION EDITORS: Friday, Voice, MAGGIE DONNELLY 6 JANUARY 30 Arts & jntertainment PATRICK HUGHES Duo set to perform "Tuesdays with Morrie" i bqsb who has ever been to "Dan probably has the more inter- and its power and relevance: "This is a necessarily come with lelcbrity and a For anyone Alex Parrott movies, watched TV or read a esting ami conflicted part," Kigge con- true story of a warm and human Miccessful career ." the Voice Staff it is ceded, "but you must not tell him this." encounter between a wise older man He continued, "It has been my good magazine, all too obvious Gorman Professor Kmeritus For Dean, "the gratifying part of fin ing his mortality and a younger : fortunate to get to know Mitch and we are a r that Richard Figge and Health Promotion the show is making Mitch's inner man restlessly searching-to- a mean- - Morrie and to explore their story with society that is .Coordinator Dan Dean '02 are set to struggle real and tangible to the in j fill life and relationships that don't Dan and Ansley.."-- . unveil their latest collalxiration, the audience." fueled by some- aesthetic-appeal- . two-ma- n show "Tuesdays with Essential to realizing the philosoph- thing's We pre- - . Morrie," on Feh. ( and 7 at Wooster ical core of the story is the dircctionof the hottie to High School. - Ansley Valentine, associate professor patrickhugheS frr ; - the hideous, the The two have heen working togeth- . of theatre. the gor- er on the stage since Dean's junior "His ideas go directly to the heart of buxom to the beastly and year at Wooster. Past collaborations the play," said Kigge. "lie has a profes- geous to the grotesque. " people, include Rill C. Davis's "Mass Apoal" sional's sense of stagecraft yuite frankly, as an American else and the comedy revue "Good The stage adaptation, written by we like things to be pretty. How i blonde Kvening," originally developed by Albom and Jeffrey Hatch, immediately'' can you explain why the 5'10" I: Ss 1 size-tw-o is half-ti-me Dudley Moore and Peter Cook. impressed both actors and sparked with a waist on during of the Bowl to sell laundry "We have always seemed to Ik.' on their own interest in mounting a pro- - Super " i ? : the same wavelength," said Figge. "I duction.'' detergent? have an extensive background in the- According to Kigge, "it captures the While menilxTS of the feminist com- is atre, and Dean has a natural and inven- essence of the book with economy and munity may disagree, this not neces- tive gift tor X'rtbrinance." imagination." sarily such a bad concept. At the most with ';' . V i basic level, all our infatuation The play is based on the bcstselliiig . While "Mass Appeal" was the only it

-- A, really is, is a clear-c- ut case of memoir by Mitch Albom, first pul-lish- ed play in which Dean performed as an beauty in 1997. ' undergraduate, performance was ! V survival of" the fittest. Pretty things our- In it, Albom recounts his renewed always central to his involvement, in appear healthy, thus incorporating friendship with a favorite professor, Professor. Figge's German classes, selves with these pretty things gives otf the idea that they will further our Morrie Schwartz., now dying from Ixhi where video anil theatre productions 1 " Gehrig's Disease. were a key component. chances of extending our individual "Their talks every Tuesday about "For me," said Figgo, 'language and v '.V ! gene xols. what makes a good and authentic life," theatre have alw ays gone hand in hand, Keeping that in' mind, while pretty said Figge, "take on an urgency and and at The College of Wooster, stu- things will almost always be preferred poignancy that also make for a good dents and faculty seem naturally prone in our minds, there is something pathet-- ;. drama." to cross disciplinary lines." ically magnificent with things that are '"Tuesdays' is a good play to do "I think our relationship is success- inherently putrid. , when folks hero are mired under gray, ful because we pay attention and listen William Shakesxare once wrote, gloomy conditions in the dead of win- to each other as people and actors." "My mistress's eyes are nothing like the ter," Dean added. "It's uplifting." said Dean. sun Coral is far more red than her lips In a fascinating parallel to their real-lif- e Both are looking forward to sharing ! red If snow be white, then her breasts relationship, Kigge will be portray- the. result of several months'' work are dun If hair be wires, than black ing the professor Morrie and Dean the. ,next weekend. wires grow on her head... And yet by Figge for Richard Figge). former student Mitch. Figge speaks highly of "Tuesdays" rehearses the play (Photo courtesy heaven I think my love as rare As any she Ix llied with false compare." To paraphrase using the immortal Unique student band has become a Wooster staple words of Twin Cities rapper,

7:30-9:.'i- () p.m. (subject to change) in College, Fitzgerald explained. it - "God loves ugly." As Abby Gordon just moves around, so the next person Atmosphere, The Wired Scot, playing music with The core members met at these ses- - . picks the next song," Fitzgerald said. much as we like to see ourselves look Voice Staff whatever members of the College and sions, which wore run by Philippe "That's the cool thing about bluegrass, good and do well, we possess an equal,

The class of '09 has watched some greater Wxster communities decide to Calhoun back then. that's kind of how it works, everybody : albeit unspoken, desire to have those great student bands form, dissolve, stop by, some regulars and some for the Now, they get together once a week, starts playing something, especially', around us violently crash and burn change and graduate over the last four first time. but also sxntaneously, to play. now after we've played together lor a into the scolding flames of medioc- years. . The jam has gone on since before "During the week X'ople will hear a while, so we know each other's reper- rity; the sheer fact that the show Somehow, the one familiar staple that most of Shoemouth Deep were at the song they want to do and ... after that toire. But then it's also really ool when "Cops" is still on the air I feel is proof remains has seen members graduate, new people conic in." enough of this innate phenomenon. hosted a revolving .door of guest play- This year two more band .members "With this being the beginning of yet ers, consistently stood out as unique and a slew of regular players will grad- another garish award show season, it was epic to see the diverse crowd, uate, but Fitzgerald said, "There are when the limelight is focused primarily unite with ositive energy what Bobby actually some freshmen who came in to on the best of the best that the world of Fitzgerald '09 descrilx'd as, "bluegrass play, so I'm hoping the jam will keep entertainment has had to offer, I feel it and Irish jam" amid rock, pop and metal going ...and enough base established in only necessary to highlight an event acts at BOTB '0( at campus shows the community as well so between them that rewards Tinseltown's most and maintained a band while also hold- it'll keep going." abysmal creations of the past year: the ing ojxrn jam sessions. Shoemouth I )eep also intends to play Razzies. The only award show truly

1 cxXTienced -- ; If you never Fitzgerald, . additional shows"tliis semester, possibly designed to feed our visceral cravings Josh Burton '07, Kvan Hi;idtmann '09 at the Center lor the Arts downtown,, for the failures of other people. and Alex Currin '10 as the epic force' but they don't have anvthing official set Held on the night preceding the Shoemouth Deep, you can catch the ' Probably' after I S Monday," sXTtacle-o- f the Academy Awards, this Qhnomfinth (DhntA pnnrfacM Cit-7neiro- M l-S- I I VWfJ narfnrme J IWvl IvU 111 Roan Ol IUI I I I yi I IUIU rfJl I cilVJ. remaining memliers on Mondays from WUIllJI 114.1 said Kitzgerald. annual honoring of silver screen have-no- ts has Ixrn an underground institu- Local music company holds national contest tion of the Hollywood community for nearly the past three decades. Grainne Carlin The w inning designer will receive The show functions in the same vein Voice Staff four major prizes. First, Cavalry w ill as the fiopularized Darwin Awards cel- manufacture the designs ami sell the ebrating human ignorance. Basically

You might remember a launch apparel on their Web site. imagine every box-offi- ce .flop, hack- party from the student-ru- n C-Ri- ce Winners will also receive several neyed screenplay, aimless director and productions held at Club Infinity in pieces of their own designed apparel, film where a character makes the mis- downtown Wooster last spring. The free apparel from Cavalry and the ava take of "going full retard," and there company now has a new CKO, designer's talent will gain mass are your nominees for the show's vari- Patryk Tenorio '1 1. exposure from a plethora of new ous categorizes including: the Worst With now management came a customers. Career Achievement and Worst

new name. Cavalry comprised of two Along with exposure, the winning Remake or Kip-o- if awards. enterprises, Cavalry Records and musician will be featured on a While you may think that those who Cavalry Clothing.' Cavalry Records compilation album, have won, and in all likelihood subse- With a name change and fresh receive 12 hours of free studio time quently destroyed one of the disrep- business philosophy, Cavalry's first at Cavalry's studio and have a chance utable plastic Golden Raspberry tro- endeavor is to host a nationwide con- to be offered a recording contract. phies, are all from the same crop of test with seven other national major The seven major companies work- actors as Paris Hilton (nominated for

include-Substrea- m companies. These companies ing with Cavalry will also give prizes three awards in and post-"Beve- rly r : a. 2009) Magazine, Absolute-Pun- k. to the winning designer and musi- Hills Cop" Eddie Murphy net, S.IC Drums, The Gunz cian including a free year subscrip- (nominated for two awards in 2009), Show, Go Media, Under The Gun tion fr om Substream magazine, Baud the list of those who have won or Graphic courtesy Patryk Tenorio. and Build a Sign. feature on AbsolutePunk.net; ,'() per- been nominated for a Razzie is quite Tenorio would like to make the cent discount and free T-sh- irt from illustrious. company more personable. "The first S.IC Drums, prize pack interview and Oscar winners Ben Affleck, Jack step in that direction was holding top friend on MySpace.com from The UPCOMING MOVIE RELEASES Nicholson and Halle Berry (one of few

this contest, encouraging the Gun. Show, a $.'(.5 gift certificate to ; recipients to actually accept the award involvement of the artists, musicians (io Media, a :tx(i banner from Build a at the have all Ix'en event) graced with . and customers to create a community Sign and. one month ad space and JAIL 33 the opportunity of igniting the small of creativity and involvement," review from Under The Gun. statue in a funeral pyre of their previ- said" "I would be a Tenorio know it The exchange of information "The Uninvited," In ously lauded careers. great contest for students to get (through web links, logos, blogs and "Taken," "New heading the way tor the film with the their ideas out." so on) throughout the contest 4 Town," "The Class" most nominations at this year's ceremo- Cavalry will have two separate cat- between Cavalry and the supporting ny is' the heinously unfunny Mike egories in the contest: artdesign companies w ill generate communica- Meyers debacle, "The Love Guru," and music. tion and introduce the aspiring FEB. 6 with seven nominations, closely fol- All contestants in both subcate- artists to new fans from all over the lowed by the equally terrible and gories will undergo two series of country. "Pink 2," "Hejs entirely overdone spoof film, judgments. Tenorio explained another benefit Panther "Push," Just "Disaster Movie," with six. In the first round, three to five to artists participating in this con- Not That Into You," "Fanboys," Do I care who actually wins any of and 10 "With this musicians designs (artdesign category) test. contest, these mix kingly shoddy spray-paint- ed to 1.1 songs for the music category and artists will get the opportunity "Coraline" rasplx-mos- ? will be chosen in a closed judging by to interact openly with our company No. This is not an award show for the people at Cavalry. and each other," he said. winners, this is the modem version of a

will be simple: ng The finalists then voted on The rules are any genre of FEB.13 man cage-fighti- a trained bear, or a by the public on Cavalry's Web site, music, any type of apparel. "If you xtsoii intentionally going to an emo Cavalryrecords.com. can . wear it, we're down," said "Confessions of a Shopaholic," "The show, everyone involved is already a Artists' designs will be accompa- Tenorio. loser, all that's left is to see who's the nied by a short bio and his or her Submissions w ill be accepted until International," "Friday the 13th," ; most pathetic. ideas behind the designs while the March :i and public voting will com-me- nc Vulrii k Hughes is an A&E editor for the 11. 10 "Gomorrah," "Two Liars" full musicians' songs will on March On April the i audio of Voice. He can be readied for comment at

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" v " :.- - '..''': '.'' sleep on these underdogs 'knock Cardinalsfromflight If there is one piece of advice I can offer all rahkl i;r. to of the Terrible ToweW nut th... P a u Without a doubt, after Sunday, Feb. 1, the Pittsburgh Steelers are going to be getting one Super long fan of the New England Patriots, it is this .no matter how favored your team is, nothing in Bowl ring for their other thumb. In head coach Mike Tomlin's second season, the Steelers have tran tiie piayotts is guaranteed. 1 and maintained mistake, ,1 . sitioned effortlessly their tradition of excellence. Make no HI .11 While I'm aware that this may appear as insulting when you're going up on Sunday night Steelers fans everywhere will a ? .V- against club who finished the regular sea- wave their Terrible Towels once again and win - son with 9-- a lackluster 7 record and a Super Bowl XLltl. defense that previously leaked more than an The number one reason why the Steelers old faucet, but is no longer the regular sea- will come out on on Sunday is their smash top "' son, and these : - are not the same Arizona mouth defense. Led by outside linebacker - i hughes Cardinals. donnelly James Harrison, the 2008 NFL Defensive From match-u- p their opening'" round MVP, the group is solid. And, according to the against the then Atlanta Falcons, surging the entire professional Buffalo Bills' running back Marshawn Lynch's infamous YouTube football nexus has written off high-flyi- ng the red birds from the interview, "It don't get no better than solid." desert as this year's playoffs" token Miss Congeniality and why Harrison is joined by the meanest, most unrelenting and feared wouldn t they bei defense in the league. Behind Harrison on defense are all world safe- The ground was non-existe- nt game essentially with running ty Troy Polamalu (and his hair), inside linebacker Larry Foote, line- back Edgerrin James's numbers less than half of what they were man Brett Keisl and inside linebacker James Farrior. tlie previous season, and rookie backup, Tim Hightower averag- Every defender who steps on the field has the ability to make ing less than three yards a minis-cu- carry, finishing the year with a le plays and sack the quarterback. Known as the "Steel Curtain," this 399 total yards rushing. The aforementioned defense was defense simply makes teams earn their yardage and the opposition allowing opponents an average 332 yards a game;' Even''the' typically doesn't earn very much. The Steelers take away playmak- team's namesake attack called passing was into question, due to a ing and scoring opportunities from their opponents. shoulder injury to receiver Amman Boldin that had him sidelined Playing opjwsite the Steelers' fearsome defense is "Big Ben for the final two regular-seaso- n. games of the RoetMisberger and his supjwrting cast. While Roethlisberger may This was a team who gracefully was supposed to take their not be the best looking or most popular quarterback in the league beating in the NFC Wild Card game and be happy that their like that guy in Boston, he has proven to be one of the best. decade-lon- g playoff drought hud finally an I come to end too Leading the Steelers to a 15-- 1 season in his first year and a Super

expected Arizona make post-seaso- n. to an early exit from the Bowl win in his second, Roethlisberger has proved his worth. He can However, following three impressive wins over teams Atlanta, Illustratlcn by Danielle Haasi accurately launch the ball, down the field to wide receivers Hines Carolina and Philadelphia that on paper were far superior, I am jumping on the Cardinals band- Ward and Santonio Holmes almost effortlessly, and can scramble to get but of sticky situations. I lis size, wagon and picking them to the Steelers ' stop from getting that sixth ring they crave so badly. , versatility and speed as well as quick thinking on the field are what make him a great quarterback. Looking at defensive the tealn's numbers over the past two games, and it may appear that safety Again, Roethlisberger's supporting cast is invaluable. Willie Parker has stepped into the giant shoes Troy Polamalu and the rest of the Steelers' talented secondary would be the perfect force to halt left by running back Jerome Bettis, and consistently carries the ball for significant yardage each drive. the Cardinal's prolific aerial-driv- en offense, but this is a passing game that Pittsburgh hasn't seen This great offense is joined by an even more consistent special teams unit, creating numerous since their week 10 meeting with the Indianapolis Colts in which Peyton Manning threw three opportunities for the Steelers.

24-2- touchdowns to three different receivers and the Steelers full 0. Like level-head- Manning, Arizona quarter- Even more admirable, each of these players remains ed and doesn't get caught up with back Kurt Warner has a wide wide-ou- array of passing options available to him in starting Pro Bowl ts the fame and prestige of playing in one of the best football cities, in America. They emulate the

Boldin and Larry Fitzgerald. , hard-worki- die-ha- essence of the city, a "blue collar" town of ng citizens who live for Sundays. The rd On defense, unlike during the regular season when teams were averaging a combined 1 10 rush- Steelers fans are the last reason why the team will overcome the Cardinals on Sunday. Pittsburgh has ing yards per game, the Cardinals have yet to allow a running back to tack up more than 75 yards the most ardent lifelong fans that will stand by their team through both losing seasons and now its in a game. The defensive resurgence against the run will pose an obstacle to Steelers starting run- seventh Super Bowl appearance. ; ' - ning back, Willie Parker, who through the playoffs has rushed for an average of .96.5 yards per game' In Pittsburgh, the Steelers come right after God, America, beer, and maybe chicken wings. and two touchdowns. . '. Sometimes football takes priority if church looks like it's going to interfere with kkkoff. Neighbors The Steelers' passing game is in for a surprise as well if they enter into their upcoming game with get together to watch games on Sundays and cheer on their team and businesses show their supKirt the mindset that they can simply throw the ball like they did against the Baltimore Ravens in the with signs in every window.

: AFC Championship game twp weeks ago. In this postseason, the Cardinals have a combined eight First-grade- rs salute the Terrible Towel instead of the flag on "black and gold" Fridays. My 90--

The drive-thr- interceptions. pass rushing of defensive end Antonio Smith and Bertrand Berry, along with year-ol- d grandmother heckles Browns fans as she goes through the drugstore u and displays playmaking safety Adrian Wilson, has led to six sacks, two forced fumbles and a safety. ;v the Christmas card she received signed by all the players more proudly than the photos of her grand

...., These three players alone tearing down on the seemingly always walking wounded Sutler quar- children. .-- ...... , ,,,-- terback Ben Roethlisberger will likely lead to more than a few errant passes thrown in the direction It's this love and dedication from the fans that pushes the players to do their best each Sunday, which of the pick happy Cardinals secondary. Roethlisberger may not even be able to rely on his preferred is unique to Pittsburgh and the Steelers and will give them an advantage over the Cardinals. receiving target in former Super Bowl MVP Mines Ward. Ward suffered a knee injury during the , Sure, the Arizona Cardinals, typically league doormats who have been as intimidating as Regi AFC Championship game and is currently listed as questionable. Even if Ward does decide to play Philbin, make for a nice story. But Cinderella's slipper is going to fall off when Troy Polamalu knocks

all-wo- ' through the pain, the injury will surely slow the Pro Bowler, allowing rld rookie cornerback the snot out of an opposing receiver. ' '.; Dominique Rodgers-Cromart- ie to shutdown Ward like he has done to so many others this season. I, for one, will be found this Sunday wearing my black and gold jersey and waving my Terrible . Everybody's got the Steelers in this one. Big deal the Cards already have three upset wins in Towel, ready to scream and cheer, and then finally smile back at Hines Ward as he smiles and shouts " " ' ' ' this postseason. After Sunday's game, make it four. "I'm World!" " - .,' going to Disney . Put and Maggie are A&E Editors urThe Wooster Voice. They are both regular contributors. Contact them at vidonnellyllwooster.edu and phughcs09wooster.edu First-yea- r players step right up, keep Scots in contention

rs" that we lor We've had tell Ix'en Andrew Vogel jilavi thought were capa- games. to guys takes time for the players to become the last three years, has through ble," he said. what to expect when we go on tough comfortable with another. It takes the wars and knows what it takes to Sports Editor one While Moore hasn t changed his road games," said Moore longer for guys to get used to their be successful at the collegiate level.

. has offered Halfway through the season, the . strategy or game approach, he has The transition for the younger play- roles. These guys were stars in high When the team captain Wooster men's basketball team is atop stressed mental preparation more so ers hasn't always been easy. There is a school and they have to adjust to the youngsters advice, they've lis- the North Coast Athletic Conference than in years past because of so many significant learning curve going from newer roll's," said Moore. tened. Bidwell has held the younger

(NCAC) standings. At a program new players. 'As we've approached smaller high school programs to one Defense and playing an entire -- K) min- players accountable and cut them min- with such a renowned basketball pro- practices, we've had to work on men--t- al of the most competitive atmospheres utes have been an adjustment for imal slack. "When we make individual gram, this is nothing new. However, preparation much more. We've had in Div. III. Moore and his coaching some of the young players. "Guys mistakes, lie shows us. I le definitely while the results are the same, long to discuss mentally how to prepare staff have acknowledged that. "It have to realize that they have to play doesn't baby us," said Evans '12. tenured head coach Steve Moore is every play, Ixrause otherwise if you Despite early success, this is still one getting the job done with one of his take a play off, that's the ditlerence of the youngest teams in the country. V youngest rosters in recent memory. ! between winning and losing. Also, Bidwell is the only senior on the team, This year, half a dozen first-ye- ar defending is different. In high school, and the team's fimr other starters arc-al-l players forward Justin I fallow ell, coaches could afford to have their first-yea- rs or sophomores. Aside forward Drew Sawyer, guard Matt stars guard a weaker offensive player from Bidwell, reserve guard Dustin

Fegan, forward Greg Ross, forward because they didn't want them to get Gcitgcy '10 is the only other upper-classm- an Mike Evans and guard Terrence in foul trouble. In college, you don't on the team. Wjlliains have seen significant have that luxury," said Moore. They have potential to make noise not playing time. Five of them are aver- The coaching the players have only this season, but possibly make aging around five points per game or received has Ix'en critical to their more noise in the seasons to come. more. While the Scots have ushered early success. "The coaches have given Moore, however, isn't thinking about 1 " C i f in first-ye- ar classes before that have us a lot of opportunities and a lot of anything other than finishing the drill been very talented, Moore says that confidence," said Fegan. the rest of the way this season. the program has never seen this many For Fegan and the rest of the new- "We don't want to get caught up with young players step up and contribute comers, a shortage of veteran players that because the minute you start right away. "We've had some classes has necessitated the immediate contri- thinking about the future, you stop that were every bit as talented, but butions. In some instances, the coach- worrying about the current season," not as many were needed," said es have been forced to trot their tal- said Moore. Moore. ented new class. For the first-year- s, While the players are aware of the Coining into this season, the team this first season enormous knew there would be holes to till. The has been a bap-tisnf- by "Marty says, 'Don't play Mitential of the fire. future, they are team vvoiild have to replace its best like a freshman, play like scorer, its best shooter and its best ,.. "They still worried post player. After the injury to don't baby us. you've been here.'" , about finishing kI first-ye- ar Brandon Johnson '()!), the team w as They just throw their also forced to break in a new point us in there and campaigns. guard. Logically, this season should see what we can DREW SAWYER '12 With the way have been a rebuilding year for the do," said Fegan. FORWARD they are play- Scots. However, the first-yea- rs have This means that ing, the team proved more than capable of keeping the new players could very well the Scots in contention the team have had to make the most of their win its fifth consecutive NCAC regu- still sits atop the NCAC standings at opportunities when they have arisen. lar season tournament despite the fact

Ik-abl- e 7-- 1 in conference play. For the most part, they have made a that a majority of its team won't These are players that eight months positive first impression. "Coaches to legally celebrate with cham- ago were still playinghigh school have said when you get your oppor- pagne for another two years. "There's basketball and worrying about dates tunity, be ready. Team captain Marty a lot to he had this year and still for their senior proms. While it is Bidwell '09 says 'Don't play like a accomplish," said Ross. - perhaps unexpected that so many of --. t freshman, play like you've been here," The players, though, aren't altogether them have contributed early on, said Sawyer 'l '2. surprised at their early success. "We Moore says that on the recruiting Backup point guard Matt Fegan '12 has given the team depth Bidwell has had an impact on the play knew we had something social when he knew that many of them of the newcomers. The senior we stepped on the court," said Sawyer. trail off the bench this year (Photo by Sateesh Venkatesh). fiery could nlav richt awav. "We had some has been a significant contributor for After vet another season in the hunt

( i 8 Friday, January 30, 2009 The Wooster Voice OWU aims to get even with Scots ' indoor track season Scots and keep pace in NCAC races off to quick start is optimistic about this Andrew Vogel Scots have won seven of their last Earlham, will pose a stiffer road test Johann Weber Wooster eight, losing only to Wabash College for the Scots. season: both teams returned a great Sports Editor Senior Sports Writer first-yea- rs 75-- 58 in Crawford, Ind. in early If the team comes up with its eighth number of scorers, and the Last year, the Wooster men's bas- January. The Scots have shown straight win over Ohio Wesleyan, it Indoor track and field kicked off its are already showing themselves to be Botli the men ketball team watched Ohio Wesleyan improvement in their post-pla- y, an area will all but ensure that the NCAC reg- season last weekend with the Denison valuable contributors.' University celebrate the NCAC of the game that is arguably their ular season championship will come University Lid-Lift- er, a non-scor- ed and women are setting their sights on Tournament championship on the weakest so far this season. The Scots down between Hiram, Wooster and invitational which included the host success in the. NCAC as a team, and Scots' home floor last February in a have shot well all season from the floor Wittenberg. Wittenberg has experi- team as well as Carnegie Mellon, strong individual performances, from win against Wabash College. at 49 percent from field goal range and enced a down year, but remains within Wittenberg and Wooster. The meet every' member of the team. for Tomorrow afternoon, the Scots will 41 percent from behind the arc shouting distance with a 5-- 3 NCAC gave the team a chance to set some "The team's goals are always have a chance to exact revenge on the The Scots recently completed a record. Hiram will travel ' to early-seas- on marks for themselves each individual to reach his or her

' Bishops and knock them out of the two-ga- me road trip to Denison and Wittenberg tomorrow afternoon. If and have some fun at the outset of the own maximum potential. When conference title chase on their own Earlham and came up with easy 86-6- 6 the Terriers prevail, it will make long indoor-outdo- or season. everybody does his own part, the floor. and 109-8- 6 wins, respectively. The Wooster's trip to Hiram on "The whole team misses the compe- teams as a whole feels the benefits," After advancing to the Sweet 16 team has spread the ball around even- Wednesday a very important affair tition and it's great getting to see how said Miller. Dale echoed this senti- round of the NCAA Tournament and ly in those games. Fpur different scor- with first place on the line. people have improved and watch them ment, saying, "Everyone, wants to do enjoying their finest season since 1988 ers scored a dozen points or more First the Scots will have to take care compete," said Kayla Miller '09. as well as they personally ran and when they won the national champi- against Denison and six players scored of business ' against Ohio Wesleyan. Though the meet wasn't scored by when we all combine, we are .very onship, the Bishops struggled some- 11 points or more against Earlham. The Scots will hope to spoil the team, the Scots had a strong showing strong team. We just all need to do what in the season's early going. The The Bishops, however, with a bigger Bishops' play-o- ff chances at home just as individuals, taking home three indi- what we know how to do." dual Bishops missed the post presence of fan base than either Denison or like the Bishops did last year. . vidual wins and seven more top three The indoor season serves pur- their two best frontcourt players, Jesse performances between the men's and poses, both as an independent season Jean and Dustin Rudegair who women's teams. and also as an extended training ses- graduated after last season. The On the men's side, Bryan Albani '10 sion for. the upcoming outdoor season. Bishops out of the gate and started took home the title in the 55-me- ter The team members are already set- -- just 5-- 5. The Scots hosted the Bishops hurdles with a time of 7.87, while ting their sights on success at the

mid-Decem- in ber and knocked the snot t Abram Moore '12 finished second in NCAC championship meet in March,

out of them. The Scots won 82-6- 5 in a both the long jump (20'2.25") and hopefully a strong precursor to the ' game that wasn't as close as the score. triple jump (43'3"), Eric Dyer '10 fol- outdoor NCAC championship in May. Since losing to Case Western lowed up Moore with his third place "We hope to improve a little each Reserve University on Dec. 30, howev- finish in the triple jump (42'2"). week, and finish the indoor portion of er, the Bishops have looked much more Robert McConnell '10 was third in the season strongly and transition

like last year's NCAC champion ver- ' the pole vault (12'6"), Kemar Reid '12 into outdoor . easily. But the sion. The Bishops have found two main A V tied for second in the high jump Conference meet is the immediate

scorers in Kyle Holliday, who is aver- (5'9.75") and Terry Workman '10 was team goal," said Dale. . aging 15.8 points per game, and Kyle' third in the 3,000 meters (9:13.47). With the. NCAC. relays meet at Miller, who is averaging 13.4 points The women's team took two indi- Denison this Saturday; Jan. 31, botli per game. Brett Pleiman, a 6-- 8, 255 vidual titles, with KateLynn Riley '10 the men and women will get their pound mountain of a man, has filled a taking the 55 meter hurdles with a first chance to see how they score as void for the Bishops in the post. 9.39 and Katie Dale '09 setting a 36 teams, with a turn away from the indi- In their last six games, only Hiram ' r-- & feet, 7 inches shot put mark. Miller vidual emphasis of last week. College, which sits in a tie for first placed third in the triple jump (32') Regular invitationals will beginON place in the NCAC for the Scots, has and Elizabeth Wardrop finished third Feb. with the Oberlin Invitational in beaten the Bishops. If the Bishops are " : in the high jump (4'9.75"). Oberlin, Ohio. able to upset the Scots, it would send 9(f)..

the Scots into a second-pla- ce tie with ' Senior swimmers prepare Ohio Wesleyan leaving Hiram, perennially a conference doormat, in J sole possession of first place. It would also be the Scots' first, loss to Ohio big, home meet '. '4 for final Wesleyan in three years and snap the City College (S-- 2 men, 8-- 3 women) in Scots' seven game win streak against Andrew Vogel the Timken Natatorium. Last year, the

n ",-t- i i r mm-mrn- n m i mi r the Bishops. i J ' iimi mM Sports Editor teams earned a split as the Wooster'-wome- n Guard Ian Franks "11 the this The Scots, however, have improved has become team's leading scorer The men's and women's swimming came up with a victory, but the steadily just as the Bishops have. The season (Photo by Sateesh Venkatesh). and diving teams have botli enjoyed men's team came up short. The women success down the stretch this year. The won by a score of. lfKi-lo-o, while the

1 men have won three straight dual men fell by a score of 1 7 1 -- 1 28. Women's team looks to get even, meets to improve to 5- -4 overall, while In the team's meet last Saturday at the women's team has won seven Wheeling Jesuit University, both the straight to prove to 8-- 1 overall in dual men's and women's teams torpedoed Tigers meets this season. Tomorrow, both the home crowd, winning easily by Wittenberg 1 fi8 12.1-5- upset hated 14-- teams will look to stay consistent as scores of for the men and 1

all-impor- team in non-confere- nce tant for. the women. Eric Babbitt. '10 Andrew Vogel struggled play formidable team behind the potent they gear up for the this year, posting just a 2-- 7 record one-tw- o punch of Kym Wenz "10 and NCAC Championships taking place on came away with victories in the 200 Sports Editor overall, they have hit their stride. Kaitlin Krister '10. Veteran guard Feb. 12-1- 4. freestyle (1:50.13) and KM) backstroke After rising to fourth in the NCAC Against the Tigers, the Scots will Meredith Wilson '09 plays second fid- Tomorrow will mark the final home (,r)5.52). Distance swimmer Johann -- standings this year, the women's bas- have their hands full defending dle to the two stars and provides sen- meet for 13 seniors on the team. These Weber '0!) finished first -- in the 1,000 ketball team has surpassed preseason Stephanie Boardman. Boardman leads ior leadership. seniors for the men include Phil free(10:.r(.H). expectations this year. The team now the Tigers with 17.3 points per game Wilson is closing in on the school Bauerle, John dishing, Tyler Hartley-Shepher- d, For the women, Kristme Mann '10

enters a rivalry matchup against arid also in rebounds with 7.9 per record for career three-pointe- rs. The Michael Kwan, Andrew picked up two victories for the Scots.

Wittenberg University tomorrow. game. The frontcourt player is also senior team captain currently sits at a Olsen, Bill Raines and Johann Weber . These victories came in the 1,(KK) free Yesterday, the team took on shooting above 50 percent from the career total of 114 three-pointe- rs For the women, these seniors include (1 1:20.69) and the 100 free (57..1:)). Allegheny College in a game that had field. Carrie Dyer is Boardman's side- made. This is 17 behind school leader Jane Bartha, Molly Bittner, Katie Dale, This will be the final meet of, the. big NCAC Tournament implications. kick and is averaging 8.1 points per Lindsey Schaaf's '04 131. Lindsey Dorko, Meggie Edwards and season before the team travels to Tomorrow's game against game. The Tigers' only conference Schaaf starred for the Fighting Jessica Sender. Canton, Ohio for the NCAC Wittenberg will be the first matchup of losses have come on the road against Scots from 2000004. The meet will come against Grove Championships. the season between the two teams. Kenyon College and at home against Wittenberg sits second in the NCAC conference leader Denison University. right now and will be heavily favored Wittenberg easily won the two against the Scots coming into the games the two teams played last year,

Timken Gymnasium tomorrow. winning 67-3- 5 last Feb. 2 and 82-- 52 The Scots, however, have a far more last Feb. 16. This year, however, the 3(5 competitive team this year. While the Scots have proven to be a much more 13

Senior swimmers who Age of Steelers head Interceptions by the Straight wins by the will be swimming in coach Mike Tomlin. Cardinals' defense in men's basketball team 1 their final dual meet If the Steelers win the postseason. In over Ohio Wesleyan. tomorrow afternoon Sunday, Tomlin will their 16 regular sea-s- ot The Battling Bishops' at 1 p.m. when the become the youngest games, the team last win over the team hosts Grove head coach ever to had a mere 13 picks. Fighting Scots came City College. win a Super Bowl. Ralph. Brown and on Teb. 18, 2006 in Job Gruden won a Dominique Rogers-Cromart- ie an 86-8- 3 .win in ' 7i '' VV V Super Bowl when he lead the Delaware, Ohio. was 39 in 2004. team in the playoffs . . with two apiece. .JC"- - ? NCAC Standings

Men's Basketball Women'! Basketball . Men's Basketball National Top 25 Poll National Top 25 Poll ' NCAC 1. ) St. Thomas (17-0- ) 1.) Illinois Wesleyan (16-0- ) 1.) Wooster (12-- 5 overall, 7-- 1 NCAC)

UW-Whitewat- 7-- 2.) Washington U (15-1- ) 2.) er (17-1- ) 1.) Hiram (12 5, 1)

UW-Steve- ns (15-2- , 3.) Point ) . 3.) UW-- Stevens Point (17-1- ) 3.) Ohio Wesleyan (10-6- 6 2)

)UW-Platteville(16-- - -- 5-- 3) 4. 2) 4.) Amherst (18-0- ) 4.) Kenyon (11 6,

5-- ' 5.) (16-1- ) (15-1- ) (8-- 8, 3) Capital . 5.) Rochester 4.) Wittenberg .

UW-Whitewat- , 3-- 5) Center Kaitlin Krister '10 has emerged as one of the best post 6. ) er (15-3- ) 6.) Hope (14-1- ) 6.) Wabash (8-8-

(7-1- 0, 3-- players in the NCAC (Photo courtesy OPI). 7.)Wheaton(Ill.)15-2- ) 7.) George Fox (17-0- ) 7.) Allegheny 5) 2-1- 8.) Trinity (Texas) 16-- 1) 8.) UW-Ea- u Claire (15-2- ) 8.) Earlham (2-- 6, 5)

1-- 9.) Puget Sound (15-2- ) 9.) Oglethorpe (16-2- ) 9.) Denison (4-1- 3, 7) " 1-- 10. ) Buena Vista (16-2- ) 10.) New York University (15-1- ) JO.) Oberlin (4-1- 3, 7) '

(15-2- 11. ) Ithaca (15-1- ) 11.) Messiah ) , 12. ) Richard Stockton (17-2- ) 12.) Thomas More (15-2- ) Women's Basketball 13. ) Elms (15-1- ) 13.) York (Pa.) (16-1- ) NCAC

e? sr 14. ) St. Norbert (14-l- j 14.) DeSales (14-2- ) . I.) Denison (10-- 6 overall, 8-- 0 NCAC)

1-- 5, 6-- 15. ) Augustana (14-- 4) 15.) Simpson (16-2- ) 2.) Wittenberg (1 2)

" 5-- O 16. ) Amherst (14-2- ) 16.) Tufts (13-2- ) 3.) Ohio Wesleyan (9-8- , 3) , 17. ) Elmhurst (13-- 4) 17.) Moravian (16-2- ) 4.) Wooster (6-1- 0, 4-- 3)

5-- 8 18. ) Mass.- - (14-2- Texas- - (15-2- ) (6-1- 1, 4) . o Dartmouth ) 18.) DaUas 4.) Kenyon 4-4- JC s oo f? 19. ) Middlebury (16-2- ) 19.) Brandeis (12-3- ) 6.) Allegheny (8-- 9, ) 3-- 20. ) Carnegie Mellon (13-3- ) 20.) Chicago (13-3- ) 7.) Hiram (5-1- 1, 4)

1-- 21. ) St. John Fisher (14-2- ) 21 ) Kean (15-3- ) 8.) Oberlin (2-1- 4, 7)

Texas-Dalla- 22. ) s (15-2- ) 22.) Muhlenberg (14-2- ) 9.) Earlham (1-1- 6, 0 9) ' 23. ) Centre (14-3- ) 23.) DePauw (14-3- ) , 24. ) Carroll (13-3- ) 24.) Washington U. (12-4- ) Standings taken from Northcoast org, the official 25.) Gettysburg (12-3- ) 25.) Eastern Connecticut (14-2- ) site of the NCAC. All standings as of Jan. 28. ' Top 25 basketball poll according to d3hoops.com