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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the "The oV ice" Student Newspaper Collection at Open Works, a service of The oC llege of Wooster Libraries. It has been accepted for inclusion in The oV ice: 2001-2011 by an authorized administrator of Open Works. For more information, please contact [email protected]. The ioots of war are in the way we live September 13, 2001 our daily lives . . . We cannot just blame Vol. CXVIII, No. 3 one side or the other. We have to tran- scend the tendency to take sides. On The Web - Thich Nhat Hanh WWW.WOOSTER.EDUVOICE "- - WOIAmerica's Oldest Weekly College Newspaper Campus community gripped by national tragedy Hales9 address draws capacity crowd at McGaw; students, staff take opportunity to pray, mourn Laura "We have no choice but to accept the responsibility to edu- Nesler assume that some members of cate new leaders." Associate Editor this community, be they stu- Following Hales' address,

faculty, staff, alumni, par- Morgan-Cleme- nt The fires were still burning and dents, Campus Minister Linda - debris was still falling in New ents, family, trustees and spoke to the audience . . 2;r-- ' 5 York, Washington D.C., and friends, are among those lost or about the resources available to Pennsylvania as an- - estimated are directly related to those lost. students at the Wellness Center. 1,200 Wooster students, faculty I am confident that I speak for She named several individuals and staff gathered in McGaw the entire Wooster community in who have volunteered their assis- Chapel Tuesday afternoon. expressing profound sorrow tance to anyone in need during flag flew at half over this unspeakable human this time of crisis. Audience The American ' mast above Kauke Hall while the tragedy," Hales said. members bowed their heads as f? ' v f 4 p.m. gathering drew people Hales spoke of the need to Morgan-Cleme- nt began a prayer: seeking strength, unity and prayer reflect but also to "resist with "God, you are our refuge and after learning of the worst terrorist every fiber of our being all such strength in times of trouble. In attack ever to hit U.S. soil. attempts by the savagely uncivi- times like these we hardly know College President R. Stanton lized in our world to bring the how to pray, but pray we must." Hales began the service with a world to its knees." The presi- She ended her prayers with the moment of silence for the victims dent emphasized the need for the hope that people will cling to of the national tragedy that struck College to carry on "our now peace and love and not be lead America and shocked the world even more important work, to into the temptation to seek two days ago. educate the young ... and See "Chapel," page 2 International students take precautions; officials concerned about nationalistic backlash, harassment ! : Dan Shortridge parents concerned about overall of Security Joe Kirk said the only Senior Writer campus security. incident his staff had handled "Everyone is in pain here," involved shouts from a window in It College officials are stepping Assistant Dean for International Bissman Hall. If:; up security patrols and have Student Affairs Karen Edwards "They were yelling out the win- be affected advised international students to , said. "Everyone will dow: 'You need to go back stay close to campus in the wake here, some will be hearing tragic home,' and I hate international Koucky of this week's terrorist attacks news." students," Kirk said. Photo by Lahrin on the East Coast. Authorities Edwards and her staff organ- Both officials said students' Wooster joins a nation in peril as students congregating at Ja'a Hut in said Wednesday they fear a ized a meeting Tuesday to help security was their primary concern. Lowry Center turn their eyes and attention to national tragedy. "backlash" against students international students deal with "We are going to do all we can from other countries. the ongoing crisis. to protect all our students," Kirk coverage epi- Rumors circulated Wednesday "We are respond Complete Security officials reported said. going to to " thets being shouted from a dorm evening about an attack on sever- any threat and take it seriously." Opinion - "A time to reflect, rebuild, page 4 window at international students al international students by Edwards said the purpose of Features - "Wooster campus responds, " page 6 and several phone calls from American students, but Director See "Immigration, " page 2

Naughty by Nature to Residents react negatively Three geology students Dykstra's Ragtime Women's soccer wins perform Saturday at to "Fortress Wooster." featured in "Science" performance on Saturday. three contests in a row. Party on the Green. Magazine. -- -- 6 - page 8 - page 10 . - page 3 page 5 page Editor: Justin Fusco Assistant Editors: Lindsay Bye & Andrew Waldman Immigration laws, world economy may be impacted continued from page 1 Chapel site of thoughts, prayers Tuesday's meeting, held after involved in attacks the caninis-wid- e meeting in for those McGawchapel, was to ask continued from page 1 scheduled activities, including international students to be classes. Counselors were avail- tell them - revenge. able all day and evening in the carefut - "not to - r they're going to be targets, but-t- o Immediately following the Lowry Student Center and con- acknowledge the fact they gathering, a multi-fait- h prayer tinue to be available at rtie probably already know that," session was lead by student mem- Wellness Center. The dining halls

" .1 she said. -- . bers of various faith organizations were open all day and Common "Wc advised Jhem to stick on campus. Members of the Grounds opened their doors around campus, to be cautious, Christian community were invit- Tuesday evening to students that it might not be a good idea to ed to a prayer service at St. needing a place to gather and talk. go out in groups of Indian-Arab-looki- ng Mary's Church Tuesday evening "I'm impressed that our groups," she said. and all international students school let us have classes off to Kabir Soni '03, a native of were encouraged to meet in let us reflect on what happened, India, said the meeting was help- Photo by Lahrin Koucky Scovel Hall. and I'm impressed that ful in sharing students concerns. An overwhelming attendance supported national unity during state- The College responded to the President Hales said it was okay "Most of us weren't really wor- ments by President Hales and others Tuesday afternoon. The formal enormity of the national emer- to move on," Misty Martinez ried, but it just takes one nut to gathering wasfollowed by an informal prayer session led by students. gency by cancelling all regularly '02 said. harm you," he said. Murat Sagnic '02, of Turkey, also ation as the Middle East." periods of time. appealed for reflection and calm. Soni agreed. "We're more used "It's hard on them if they want "We've seen what hate does," to it,". he said. "Every country but to be seen contributing to this he said. "We don't need any more the States has these problems." effort," Edwards said. of that ... Fire on fire, wrong on Kirk said his office had been The surrounding community V- -t .,.- ;- g wrong, will do no good. It's not relaying calls from families of has been very supportive, with the solution. students concerned about securi- host families calling to check on Nationally, experts said the U.S. ty. The gist of the calls and one e-m- ail. their students and clergy offering (I is grw experiencing what other Kirk said, was: 'What are to escort students off-camp- us parts of the world have dealt with you going to do to protect our safely, Kirk said. for years. white students from these interna- "A large majority of our com- "Though on a smaller scale, tional students who could lash out munity is equally concerned about this is a situation that faces the as well?" this," Edwards said. Middle East, said Shaul In the short term, Edwards Eventually, Edwards said she Gabbay of Denver University, said stu- gill several international predicts stricter controls on immi- director of the Center for the dents have expressed interest in gration laws, which could have an Study of Israel in the Middle assisting with relief efforts by impact on recruiting of interna- East. "There are explosions ... donating blood, but are barred tional students. She said that she Photo by Lahrin Koucky that happen every day in Israel, from doing so under federal doubted that any changes would The Reverend Linda Morgan-Cleme- nt but how can you really stop it? health regulations that prohibit impact students who currently offers prayer for those lost in the collapse The U.S. is facing the same inca- donations from people who have U.S. visas. of the Twin Towers in New York City, in the Eastern Pennsylvania pability of dealing with this situ- - have lived abroad for extended "There's no doubt in my mind plane crash, and in the destruction at the Pentagon. that something like this could affect immigration regulations," she said. DONATE BLOOD Soni, an economics major, said the attacks could lead to a U.S. economic slowdown or recession Students and members of the College that would have a global effect community are encouraged to donate "It's going to impact the whole much-neede- d blood at Wayne County world," he said. the Student groups and faculty Chapter of the Red Cross. The facility is . members are also organizing a ; located at 124 N. Walnut St. or can be forum Sept. 19 on "Perspectives reached by calling 330-264-938- 3. - on Terrorism." The event is sponsored by Edwards' office,, k, the International Student Association, the Political Senior Career Services Orientation Science Department and the Wednesday, Sept. 1 9 4-- 5 p.m. International Relations Photo by Lahrin Koucky Program, said Secretary Monday, Sept.- - 24 7-- 8 p.m. Disbelieving students in Lowry digest Tuesday morning's events. Anjali Nair. All sessions are located in Lean Lecture Hall Se r 13 1 Hip-ho- p trio to spread naughtiness Ann Raymond had contracted Naughty by Editor-i- n Chief Nature. "It was getting down to the wire to bring in a band that This weekend a COW Card is people have heard of," Hivley all that will be required to hear the said. Initially Naughty by sounds of Naughty by Nature at Naughty turned down Wooster's Saturday night's Party on the offer to play Party on the Green. Green. "They declined our bid because This year's selection of musi- they didn't think they were doing cal entertainment marks a diver- a tour," said Jen Schreer, assistant gence from genres of past Party student activities director. on the Green acts, Once Naughty by Nature knew "Party on the Green lots of they were going to tour this fall, times is either rock or pop," said though, they contacted Schreer Andrea Hivley '02, member of through Conceit Ideas. This Photo by Dan Bartha SAB. "We wanted it to be some- allowed SAB to re-sub- mit their U.S. News and World Reports releases a list of nationally recognized universities and liberal arts colleges thing that is upbeat and dance-able- ." bid, which Naughty by Nature recently ranked Wooster in the second tier ofliberal arts colleges. The ranking process includes many statis- then accepted. tical elements including information about on-camp- us residents, like those housed in Andrews Hall (above). The process of finally choosing Party on the Green, which a band for the SAB sponsored begins at 8 p.m. and continues event actually began in the spring until 11:30 p.m., will take place College ranking process critiqued prior to Party on the Green.. Saturday on the Quad. This free Study To create their list of 30-- 40 concert is for ollege of Wooster Andrew Waldmanx the school. They know what Senior Independent potential acts, SAB uses a compa- students, faculty and staff only, Assistant News Editor they've heard about the schools, because "U.S. News'" ranking ny out of New York called though"each College community but they don't know a school's can not factor in such a program. Concert Ideas, which provides a member may bring one guest. The College of Wooster is com- strengths." Of course, "U.S. News" is not listing of all available acts and There will be beer costing $1.00 monly ranked in the second tier of Crtitical opposition to the "U.S. the only popular guidebook for their cost for those of age with proper iden- the "U.S. News and World News" ranking process is heating prospective students. This year, The SAB looked into contract- tification. Soda and chips will Report's" America's Best up. "The New York Times." Wooster first year students took a ing bands such as Nine Days, also be served for free. Colleges issue. "USA Today" and "Washington survey Jn orientation on such Sum 41, Semisonic, Eve 6, According to Schreer, Naughty This year, the College's ranking Monthly" have all openly guides, and "The Princeton Lifehouse and Soul Decision for by Nature is "very excited" to be was no different, and College denounced the rankings. Review: The 331 Best Colleges" Saturday's event, but all fell coming to Wooster who comes to Relations Director Jeff Hanna M won out over "U.S. News" through for one reason or another. campus highly recommended to cites many problematic "The problem with the because of its user-friend- ly It was not until the time when Schreer by Concert Ideas as a aspects of the ranking process format. academic reputation sur- "1 am more interested in the first-yea- rs were arriving that SAB group that is "fun and high energy." as reasons for the regularity of Wooster's ranking. vey is that it is extremely editorial point of view that The magazine ranks " Princeton uses." added schools according to a num subjective, Hanna said. Hanna. "We do pretty well jn ber of statistical categories Princeton as compared to which include selectivity of U.S. News." admissions, ACT and SAT scores "The big problem with the "Colleges that Change Lives." of students, graduation rates, process is that it is input based." by Loren Pope, is also a guide- alumni giving, faculty resources said Hanna. "They measure what book heavily touted at Wooster. and the a has, not what a college-doe- s. as it gives an even more objective !-- controversial "academic college v1 reputation survey." There is no way to measure look into Wooster and 39 other r Academic reputation is based how much a student gains from colleges. on a survey in which college pres- four years at the institution." The results of the College's first idents and provosts are asked to Also, the survey is easily year student survey also showed a assess the academic reputation of manipulated by those completing growing trend in Internet use in the schools in the category. it. Colleges routinely find ways their, searches. Ninety percent of The survey accounts for about around honestly reporting alumni incoming students reported using one quarter of the full ranking, and contributions. the Internet during the application takes the most amount of criticism. - For example, colleges remove process. "The problem with the academ- alumni who have not recently "The Web has revolutionized ic reputation survey is that it is donated money or taken part in the college search process." extremely subjective," Hanna alumni activities from their rolls said Director of Admissions said. "That is to say, if those peo- to increase the percentage of Carol Wheatley. "The guide- ple filling out the surveys are active alumni. books are still a factor, but they " Photo courtesey of SAB completely honest, they don't Wooster's largest problem with are not nearly the factor that Naughty by Nature is scheduled to play at the College on Saturday. actually know the reputation of the survey is its inabilty to include thev once were." Editor: Erin McCann A time to reflect, rebuild Prof upset at "Fortress Wooster" The devastation that hit United Stales soil this week pierced America's aura of security, striking straight at the To the editors. mortgages, their taxes and their yards on Saturday nights. We would to walk to for heart of our country's seat of authority, has not As an academic I am tempted to utility bills and feed and clothe like school our office hours without having to destroyed our spirit. ;. respond to the poor logic and mis- their children. They are trying to wade through your litter or clean Two new ;;! per headlines caught our staff's eyes. From information contained in last raise their children to be responsi- the Wash ir -- ton City Paper 'Nothing will ever be the week's column on "Fortress ble citizens. You may be in a sim- the stickiness from a mysterious s.imc.'And from the Chicago Tribune: "from dust will Wooster." As a member of the col- ilar position yourself someday. If yellow puddle off of our shoes come justice." C :h are true. ' lege community and a resident of you can imagine yourself as a par- when we get to the office. Like America is c! -- .!, J America's relation .h w iA the one of the neighborhoods that has ent of young children, do you many of our elderly neighbors we would like to be able to wave at !! k c! I. T! v. : vks of the t. :t.ick$ borne the brunt of the damage think it would be unreasonable for in a friendly and -- r when sever- you familiar J.y v. . :.J this year rr s t: e done by "young and fun loving you to call the police 'i'jc x : v. I adults" who seem to believe that al hundred college students with fashion from our front porches in they should not be answerable to open containers are shouting the evening rather than fear you at the same laws or codes of human obscenities in the street outside night. I know you by day as love- ... ..!,..:.: decency that apply to the taxpay-in- g your home? ly, respectful, bright and responsi- me, when r t' .1 a:v-e- - . citizens of Wooster, I feel a Other neighbors are professors ble individuals. Trust J v iJi r greater urgency to respond to the at the College. We are often up you have been drinking to excess, i of my 'si?. v. ..1 come i moral failings of the editorial in late grading your papers, reading when you roam the streets 1 . party . i hlSS. question. Let me put this very your Independent Study drafts or neighborhood from one keg t ,'-- : :on. '.. simply: you need to meet your writing letters of recommendation to the next, when you lower your- . r. vt. i i a s neighbors. so that you can get into a good law self to public indecency in our

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. . bright Ls t. . i a..;J lc...' . i of them are young couples with classes. We are eager to greet your look anything like those 5S i - children who need to sleep at bright and shining faces in the and intelligent students I still love night They would prefer to raise classroom and we work hard to to teach. their children without the regular share with you not just our knowl- The behavior of some of our

, ; 1 ; . . . j i 1,. i , .. . chorus of "P words being shout- edge, but our belief in the power students over the past few years ' i "j i.' ! t 1 t : i : ed outside their windows. They of that knowledge. We have given has created nothing short of a a . v, .....hh i a.;J l ;u;.ijL The k. J Cross, in would like to send their children up other lives in big cities and moral dilemma for me as p.u ticul.tr. is holding a tlooJ drive in downtown Wooster out to play in the yard on a other careers that are more finan- teacher. Ms. Atassi's editorial ihas SaturJ.ty. Sunday morning without having cially rewarding because we have dehumanizing college neighbors . V.'e ask students to contribute what they can. ' to first inspect it and remove the bought into the idea that the liber- as "crotchety old men" and Counselors at the Wellness Center, located in Aultz House, broken glass, the beer cans and al arts experience is transforma- aggressive "townies" just makes are available 24 hours a day and senior staff members also the half-fu- ll cups of a yellow sub- tive. We would like to engage you me sad. have volunteered their time as counselors. Anyone who is in stance that might be beer or might in classroom discussion and in I.S. By the way, "Wheel of Fortune" need of assistance or guidance should seek them out be urine. They would like to get a meetings without being haunted is not on at 2:30 in the moming. This is a time to try our souls, as President Hales reasonable night's sleep before by a lack of sleep from your loud

1 reminded us on Tuesday. . getting up at 6:30 or 7 p.m. to go parties or by the resentment of Madonna Hettinger But we can. and wilL persevere. to work so they can pay their having to chase you out of our Associate Professor of History

The Student Newspaper of The College of Wooster Letter: BSA appalled, OICE www.woosier.eduvoice offended Editors-i- n --Chief: Leila Alassi Ann Raymond Campus Community, Executive Board found these minority orientation program. Associate Editor: Laura Nesler Production Assistant On behalf of the Black Student statements offensive, we under- Please feel free to contact any of the Managing Editor: Alex Pries' Sarah Core Association Executive Board, I stand that we may have misinter- BSA members. I Senior W riter: Dan Shortridge Executive Board Newi Editor: Justin Fusco. am writing in response to the preted the point and the main hope to see everyone on SepL 19. Asst. News Editor: Lindsay Bye Voice article "Multi-Ethni- c focus of the article. The issue" Andrew Waldman Student Orientation: is it PC or brought up Viewpoints Editor: Erin McCann concerning orientation Sincerely, Features Editor: Andy Stimson BS?" While we were initially affects the whole campus, Gabrielle Caldwell '04 Asst. Features Editor: Kara Barney appalled at the headline, we pro- since it. involves minorities, BSA Vice President A4E Editors: Kane Berkshire ceeded to read the article nonethe- the Marcn Miller majority and fall sports Okt Manager less. Throughout Sports Editor: Ben Mitchell Mary Nienaber the article there coaches (who allow minority Advertising Manager: Emily Van Oeveren are several points that are present- athletes to miss practice to The BSA Executive Board Illustrator: Dan O'Connor ed as truth when, in fact, they are We Web Administrators: Rachel Scott. Dan Pteifcr attend orientation). would is: Jade Davis, President; deflates member of the editorial hoard just unsupported opinions. Such like to extend an invitation to Cabrielle Caldwell, vice President;

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Sttttatneaaae. a the If . are la pet tear III .areMatden.e daatld he addrc.W to at. , Ht lit The ( ..tleac dents are required to come to cam- forum is set up to answer ques- Parliamentarian; Nykundwe d thttutarr IIH lr attaer aartdt pus three days early. Although the tions regarding the article or the Mwaikambo, Treasurer. 5. Sing through the pain At-- amv ?.- - v4Au.f - To the editors. when going to work or school ivr j m m TV II The events of the past three becomes an act of defiance Crirr days have caused the entire coun- towards those who would harm us V i i u. . i try to stand back and take account in mind, body and spirit? What i i n n i of our priorities. Lives have been does it mean when merely getting lost. The United States can no out of bed in the morning becomes longer claim that "it can't possibly an act of pride and self-respec- t? happen here." Even in a town as One of our chorus members small as Wooster, we are no less made a speech in which he affected by the "Attack on reminded us that some of the hun- America" than those who live in music we were singing was -- X've Ret x havc New York or Washington D.C. dreds of years old. Even though fZ... TT VI - Confidence has been shattered. humanity has its nations, wars and - rrr-f f-- XT VVES! Yet it is times such as this, the petty hatreds, we all sing in the "times that try men's souls," when same language. We all pray and we rediscover who we are as we all love in the same language. human beings, as what happened It is for this reason that I ask the in choir practice last night proves. College community, the United As the choir sang, 1 came to States and the World to respond to 5uecT treses appreciate the simple gifts in life. the attacks not with further vio- As a choir, we were doing what lence, but with justice. Killing we do four days a week, but that had those responsible will not bring never before meant so much. We back our dead; destroying their were living life as we always do, and towns will not rebuild the I 1 in doing so reasserted our right to Pentagon or the World Trade TfoH live without fear and our determina- Center. These acts of war must not tion to not succumb to our grief. be responded to in kind, but in a Professor says problems not petty What does it mean for us when way that will stop the cycle of vio- the singing ceases to be an everyday lence. To put it simply, dona nobis To the editors, in our yards. That neighbors Student behavior and it have occurrence and instead becomes pagem: give us peace. I am, without a doubt, a crotch- should object to such behavior, College's attitudes toward problems the act of community that it is ety old man who lives near cam- which is illegal as well as boor- changed, creating the the College. meant to be? What does it mean Elizabeth Gunther '02 pus, but I don't watch "Wheel of ish, seems less unusual than that currently upsetting Fortune." Instead, my tastes run the editor of the Voice should Personally, I preferred the days more toward "NYPD Blue" and describe such objections as "petty when students sat around in their Letter: Be responsible "Law and Order." Watching them, complaints" and imply that such rooms listening to soft music and one sees what happens to adults offensive student behavior is smoking dope. It was quiet, and To the editors, duty to make sure that people who ignore the legal limits on nothing more than "college stu- the illegal behavior took place in I am writing as a college student can live without being harassed their behavior. They sometimes dents having fun." the privacy of the students' own who currently lives off campus. or having their lives endan- find themselves in trouble with Being a history professor, I feel rooms. Even the big beer parties While reading the Voice last week, gered by a bunch of rowdy, the police and swept up in the obliged to bring a bit of history into on campus were preferable to the -o- I did not understand Leila Atassi's drunken college students. The criminal justice system. That, I the discussion. The community has current ff-campus ones, since editorial "Editor calls for Fortress police will not harass college fear, is what appears to be bother- the right, by law and catalogue the people most bothered by Wooster." I have not had any students if college students act ing Ms. Atassi, who seems to contract, to "dictate living arrange- the noise, litter, and assorted problems with my neighbors or the their age and take some respon- think that students should be treat- ments to students," and both have boorish behavior were other stu- Wooster police. I have not wit- sibility for their actions. ed like adults right up to the point done that for much longer than dents rather than the College's nessed the police harassing any of Just because we are "young where there are consequences for either Ms. Atassi or I have been neighbors. my friends off campus. Why, you and fun-lovi- ng adults" does illegal adult behavior. alive. Many of the residents now I leave to others the task of pro- may ask? Because we do not give not mean that we do not also Neighbors of the College are complaining did not choose to live viding critical comment on Ms. the Wooster police any reason to have a responsibility to the not objecting to young adults hav- near a college campus. Instead, the Atassi's elitist view that spending harass us. We go about our business Wooster community in which we ing fun. What we object to are campus and student residences money in the local economy and are respectful of others' rights. live to behave so as to not disrupt young adults playing music so expanded into their previously somehow entitles students to I do not think that turning down the lives of others. Just because loud it shakes our window panes, peaceful neighborhoods, and ignore the community's laws. my music so that a neighbor can someone consciously decided to littering our lawns and streets many people who chose to live watch television is too big of an live near the campus does not with broken bottles and paper near campus made their choices at Sincerely. inconvenience to require Wooster mean that they did so in order to cups, urinating on our public a time when student behavior was John M. Gates to be a closed campus. I do not have to deal with rowdy college property, and engaging in sex acts more considerate and benign. Professor of History think that if I do choose to drink, students unable to act their age. which I can because I am of age, Maybe they moved next to cam- have only really felt in danger been settled so easily with a the College and the communi- staying inside of my apartment pus to more readily take advan- once while walking on Beall, little compromise and ty better. I hope that college, and not being outrageously loud is tage of the culture of the campus. and that time it was not because finesse," yet she is only asking students, while off campus, "towns-person- ," you meet and too big of a hassle. After all, once 1 have also experienced the of a but from a the outside community to act civil to those you go outside you are sharing harassment that comes from group of fellow college students compromise, apparently col- not ruin it for the rest of us. your space with others and they walking down Beall Avenue, who were drunk. Also in the col- lege students are to good to have just as much right to be there but that does not mean that it umn, Leila Atassi asks us "to think change a little in order to Sincerely. -- "towns-people- Elisabeth Boyce '02 as you do. The police have a is only from ." I all of these problems could have make the relations between FF.ATURF.fi 6 Editors: Andrew Stimson & Kara Barney Wooster campus responds to the national tragedy Asprew Stimsos campus are reacting: when you no longer have a certain thought to the question of why not blame one single group of and would Features Editor sense of innocence, you no longer people are attacking the U.S. people come together "It's surreal. It's like watching a have a sense of freedom either." Without knowing the reasons for with the best decision as to how to By now the horrific images of movie. You can't put it into -- Jason Gillespie '01 the attacks, we can do little to handle the situation.. The impor- Tuesday, September II, 2001 have words. This is the day that galva- bring a resolution to the problem. tant thing is unity. The terrorists raked us emotionally raw and left nizes our nation." "I think that the illusion of a In seeking a peace, one not only want us to crumble from the inte- their indelible imprint upon our -- Nick Stevens "03 safe, free, isolated America has needs to identify the enemy, but rior and blame ourselves, rather memories. As the sheer enormity crumbled with the World Trade also needs to have a sense of what than to come together to eradicate of these acts of terror press upon "It's scary because "you don't Center buildings. And I think has created that enemy. In the the problem." our psyches to make their full know what could happen next." from those ashes will arise a new process of that investigation, the -- Jordan Williams '02 weight felt, we struggle to find -- Christopher Koenig '03 America, a little more wary, a lot U.S. may find that, as was the words that will express our out- more wary of the world around us. case with the war with Japan, it "I am concerned about commu- rage, grief and fear. But words "I think it's just the tip of the I have been surrounded by a lot of bears some responsibility, no mat- nity reaction to this event, because can seem so small and empty iceberg and people don't really people who don't keep up with the ter how small, for creating ene- there are a lot of people who are when stacked against thousands realize w hat could come of this." world around us, but I think from mies it has." uninformed. I'm worried about -- of innocent people dead in one David Workman '04 now on we are really going to start -- John Gates, Aileen Dunham hate crimes being directed to peo- unimaginable instant and a once paying attention to other countries Professor of History ple of Middle Eastern descent. impenious superpower suddenly "It's the type of thing that will and other organizations, especial- I'm worried about aggression cognizant of its vulnerability. Yet leave a mark on people's psyches ly terrorist organizations." "In terms of our nation, I think it being acted out against my family words air how we relate to each but I don't know what tangible -- Benjamin "Bean" Worley '02 will only help to pull us together." in the Cleveland area. And I will other; how we socialize catastro- changes there are going to -- Lucy Spieldenner 02 never feel as safe as I did before phe, confront it and move for- be. ..freedom exists more than "What we also need to do, Jjow-eve- r, this happened." ward. Here is how people around anywhere else in your mind, and is to give much more "I would hope society would -- Meena Ghaziasgar '03 Geology students gather research, recognition Alex Pries may have occurred roughly accuracy of this belief. "As an Masagisg Editor 125,000 years ago. "We were try- assumption, undergraduate ing to see if there were any sea research makes logical sense. But While many of the College's level fluctuations in that inter-glaci- al we have no idea what students students were embracing the period of time," Martin actually learn from it," said

bright rays of sunshine and days said. . Elizabeth VanderPutten, an educa-

of no homework this summer, a Each of the student's projects tion program manager at the NSF 1 ? group of geology majors traveled reflects their own personal inter- told "Science." to Jamaica to complete their I.S. ests and will be combined into a While nationwide there might projects and gain national recog- larger study that can make possi- be some uncertainty about the nition. In the August 31 issue of ble conclusions about sea level potential benefits of projects like the national publication "Science changes. "The project is unique in those completed by Austin, Hall Magazine." Sara Austin '02, that instead of there being three of and Martin in Jamaica, Wilson is Jerome Hall '02 and Andrea us working on isolated Geology more optimistic. "When we are Martin '02 are featured in an arti- I.S.s, we are going to combine the teaching, and students ask ques- cle detailing the potential benefits work that we did individually. tions, the tag line is often 'That and questions behind undergradu- This way, our collaborated effort would make a great I.S. project' I ate student research. will result in a more thorough think that people who wonder V "Being featured in a national study of w hether or not there was what a student can do are missing publication such as 'Science a sea-lev-el change." Austin said. a big opportunity. They can do Magazine' is a bigger deal then The things," Wilson "Science" article, titled extraordinary said. V-TI- . . most people realize," Hall said. "Student Research: What is it The College has required its " . "We would be happy to have had Good For?" cited the College's own independent study project "7, """''I' LL-:.- a paragraph in the article; but we efforts in undergraduate research since 1948, and Wilson explained Photo Courtesy of the Geology Department even got photos." as indicative a in of current national the article for "Science" that it Andrea Martin'02, Sara Austin '02 and Jerome Hall '02 take a break Accompanied by Mark Wilson, trend. "Research is the lifeblood continues to all permeate that he from their research at the Falmouth Formation in Jamaica. professor of geology, the group of our institution, and it's a good does in education. A graduate of spent ten days in Jamaica con- way to connect our faculty and the College in 1978, he said that investment in time and money this summer, the experience was ducting work on possible sea level students," Hank Dobin, associate "the I.S. project prepared would be needed, according to tremendous. "It was an amazing changes in the past. Specifically dean of the college at Princeton himjwell for graduate school." Wilson. "I think it would be very experience to do my research in the research focused on the University told the magazine. But, he remained cautious in hard for a school to start from Jamaica, and makes me excited Falmouth Formation, a collection While the general trend seems to concluding that all institutions scratch if it didn't already value about I.S. back here in Wooster," of coral reefs that might provide indicate that student research is should make undergraduate student research," Wilson said in Martin said. clues about the history of oceanic positive, a recent study was research a. requirement. A facul- the article. activities. According to Martin, launched by the National Science ty's full involvement and an But, for Martin and the others additional reporting by they were interested in events that (NSF) Shoar-Ghaffa- Foundation to gauge the understanding of it as a huge involved in travelling to Jamaica Perry ri Seami 13 Singersongwriter shares talents with Wooster Darren Demaree ing with me. Instead of playing You lost your piece of mind, Staff Writer loudly, I like to grab the focus of can't you see I'm waiting. listeners with a quiet voice, and Art, much like oxygen, is a have them forget anything else But Ooo the sky. And Ooo your necessity for our survival as that might happen to be on their eyes. Wait for me. And you can human beings. Without these minds, except the one feeling or cry, softly. avenues of self expression, the idea I am sharing with them. My human being would shrivel up goal as an artist is to help people 000 well rivers run dry, but I and cease to exist. Thank you to understand natural feelings just can't stop. those conveyors of the arts. through me. Each of my songs has Don't drown your fears, your Without their music, painting, and at least one emotional theme, heart will be lost. writing the world would appear whether it be anger, love or sor- But Ooo can't you see me, I'm tliat much more dull Recognizing row. I want listeners to feel these standing there all broken. such, the Voice will periodically emotions and connect with me." feature a student artist who stands Accomplishments: Kwongl But Ooo the sky. And Ooo your out in the local scene. has already produced a CD with eyes. Wait for me. And you can his guitar teacher Dennis Monroe, cry, softly. Name: Mike Kwong '05, mostly with cover songs. His next SingerSongwriter CD (most likely to be completed 1 walk to the water and it's so Musical Influences: Radiohead, over Christmas break) will be of cold. The Verve, Bob Dylan, all original material. v Your love is so strong that it Portishead, PJ Harvey, Elliot chokes me alive. -- jfu". Smith, Nick Drake, Dennis Lyrics To "Softly" by Michael And I can feel you in the night. Photo by Matthew Killion Monroe (his guitar teacher) Kwong: I can feel you in the night. Goals: "My goal when playing I try to understand, but I can't Mike Kwong '05, writer, troubador, man of all seasons, relaxes under a for an audience is to make the compensate. But Ooo the sky. And Ooo your shady oak, strumming his acoustic guitar. audience question their current Your love is strong, and I can't eyes. Wait for me. And you can reality and share a common feel always feel it's weight cry, softly. From Youngstown to Wooster : Fostering success Danny George their collegiate future With skepti- "The groups we bring in are said Sim '05. "I feel confident and ented students and solid citi- Staff Writer cism. cross sections of all races," prepared for the challenges and zens. "The next group of students In 1990, Hayden Schilling, Schilling invites recommended Schilling said, "We hope to broad- excitement that the next four years will have very positive role mod- Robert Critchfield Professor of students to visit Wooster in the en their horizons and make col- will bring. I've had an opportuni- els in the 14 students who are now bound," he said. English History, had a plan to help summers following their eighth lege not necessarily Wooster ty to experience a taste of college college teenagers in urban areas to devel- grade, freshman, sophomore and seem like a real tangible possibil- life, both academically and social- "Our experience confirms that an innovative and ongoing link op their college potential. Over junior years, and undergo 14 days ity." ly, even before stepping onto cam- and secondary the last decade, the program has of rigorous writing, mathematical, In 1997, Schilling invited an pus, so I know what will be between colleges evolved into one of the College's computer science and artistic initial group of 23 students to the expected of me inside and out of schools can make an important most successful and innovative train- - - program. the classroom." difference in the lives of stu- is the suc- kind of program summer outreach programs for i n g . Four years Schilling thrilled at dents. This "We hope to broaden their 16 its effec- comes fairly naturally to urban students. The later, cess of the program and developing goal-o- ri Wooster." For the last 11 years, Schilling horizons and make college students tiveness at and Assistant Director of ... like tangible remained seem a real m. Admissions Ryan Allen '99 have are put in the pro-gra- All right you cheeky, blokes! pro- through possibility' Schilling said. worked with the College to Think write vide an annual, two week program mock Fourteen you can better than us? for students at Ohio's admis- . of these Do you have bursts of creative Youngstown-Chane- y High sions iriterviewsand given tips on students are currently attending School. The Early Intervention how to write college applications. college, and half of them, Quiana expression that simply must be Program strives to demystify the In addition, the students are Bills,. Angela Demore, Serena college experience and make a loaded onto buses to take tours of Sirn, Lawrence Lindsey, Sarah captured in print? scholarly future more accessible to state schools, such as Ohio State, Pritchard, Brian Milo and Melissa the high school's urban students. Denison and Kenyon, in an Fero presently attend Wooster. Then give Kara and Andy a call at students to "I believe that the main objec- Youngstown-Chane- y guidance attempt to expose the ext. you want to counselors select various students the many diverse campuses in tive of the program was to make 2598 and say who have just graduated from Ohio and erase the misconception the transition from high school to write for Features Section! middle school, who they feel have of colleges being esoteric college much easier, and, in my the recognizable potential, but view case, it succeeded in doing so," AKTS F.NTF.KTATArMFNT 8 Editors: Katie Berkshire & Maren Miller Dykstra wows audiences with ragtime rhythms EUSSA IVlLK audiences seem to enjoy hearing the Boston-base- d pianist Staff Writer it," Dykstra said. Students who Virginia Eskin. It can be pur- attended the recital confirmed chased at the Florence O. Wilson While the procrastinators of this. "I went into the performance Bookstore or by calling (330) 263-242- 1. Noel Lester, a profes- Woostcr were drowning in home- not knowing exactly what ragtime work on Sunday afternoon., a was. Dr. Brian Dykstra opened my sor of music at Hood College, lucky audience got to catch a per- eyes to a beautiful form of music," most recently featured Dykstra's formance by Dr. Brian Dykstra, a Allyson Leete '05 said. "Companion Rag" and' "Raggedy ragtime pianist, of "Rags and Dykstra is nationally recog- Blue Romp" on her new CD, Cuban Danzas." nized for his performance and "Syncopated Sensations." Dykstra has been a part of (he composition of his ragtime music. Ragtime music is a rhythm out- Woostcr faculty since 1969 and "He is the complete pianist for the lined by strong syncopation in the presently chairs the College's ragtime style," said entertainer melody with a regularly accented department of music. He contin- Max Morah, when Dykstra first accompaniment. This type of ues to make an impression with came on the ragtime music scene. music is played for personal his vibrant and unforgettable per- He has held recitals for audiences enjoyment, publication and pres- formances of ragtime music, at the American University in entation. "The music has three or which he has been performing for Cairo, Egypt and the Purcell four different sections or themes. 30 years. Room in London. His accom- The pianist's left hand acts as the Dykstra was a 1964 graduate of plishments in the Barany-Dykst- ra rhythm section by keeping a the Juilliard School of Music and Piano Duo are broadcast on steady beat and playing the chords received his masters and doctoral WCLV-F- M in Cleveland and he and bass line, while the right hand degrees from the Eastman School has held more than 200 programs plays syncopated melodies," of Music in Rochester, NY. He at colleges and elementary Dykstra said. became interested in this genre of schools for cultural groups. A Photo Courtesy of Brian Dykstra There will be a second perform- ance "Rags and Cuban music in 1971 while searching for composer for many famous Brian Dykstra will be performing "Rags and Cuban Danzas" at Gault of Danzas" Saturday in the Gault something out of the ordinary to pianists and for the Cleveland Recital Hall, Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. play for an encore in a recital. Orchestra, he has performed Recital Hall, so if you missed He's been hooked ever since. for national public radio sta- won first prize among 43 entries Joplin International Foundation. it the first time, or want to 'What I like about rag is the hap- tions. in the ragtime composition That song is now the title track enjoy it all over again, be there at piness it exudes and the fact that His rag. "Springtime Beauties," contest sponsored by the Scott on a compact disc recording by 7:30 p.m. Rock Star is menagerie of stars and rock 'n roll Katie Berkshire the lead singer of a Steel Dragon vocal technique, he begins to give Glave), a whiny "mama's boy" some fans holding a sign that says, AAE Editor "tribute band" not to be con- credit to his choir director. He is cop, who you may remember as "Bring Back Bobby," the band's pre- fused with "cover band" Blood quickly interrupted by one of his Drew Banymore 's fiance Glenn-the-Je- rk vious lead singer, and then pro- "Rock Star" is. in my estima- Pollution. Although his dedication new band mates, who covers for in "The Wedding Singer." ceeds to spray them with water. tion, absolutely prime for those of and obsession with exact repro- him in using a much raunchier Some of the most compelling One point of interest: as unreal- us who are children of the 80s. duction borders on anal retentivc-nes- s scenes in the movie are the ones istic as this story seems, it is actu- The movie, starring Mark and is slightly annoying, as ... to in which Chris is performing ally loosely based on fact. Tim Wahlbcrg and Jennifer Aniston, well as problematic these Chris resorts the onstage. Before each concert he "Ripper" Owens, a choirboy from has an enjoyable, if a bit pre- habits even get him kicked out sex and drugs that go gives a speech about how dreams Kenmore High in Akron actually really can come true before did replace Rob Halford, the lead dictable, plot Also enjoyable is of his own tribute band his hand-in-han- d with the music of the fictional band Steel character is lovable from the start. launching into a loud and heart singer in the rock band Judas Dragon, which is delightfully We see him interacting with rock and roll. pounding song, which is enthusi- Priest, much like Chris replaces reminiscent of the types of bands I both of his parents in an astically received by his hundreds Bobby in "Rock Star." grew up listening to bands like endearing manner, as well as explanation for his talent. of screaming fans. Another perk to this movie is Guns N Roses. Aerosmith. Bon singing in a choir made up pri- Aniston spends the majority In particular, Chris's debut per- that actual rock stars appear in Jovi and Dcf Leppard. marily of the elderly. Singing of her time on-scre- en doing formance is powerful. As is neces- "Rock Star," including Jason The story, set in 198S. is easily alongside him in the choir is his what she does best, flipping her sary, a mild disaster occurs he Bonham of Led Zeppelin, Bias "ahem-ing- summarized a strongly-devote- d girlfriendband manager, Emily hair and " in uncom- trips down the steps soon after Elias of Slaughter, Stephen fan of a popular rock group (Aniston), who implores him to fortable situations. In other words, he begins singing. Although Jenkins of Third Eye Blind, Brian suddenly and almost magically write and perform his own music she's Rachel, as usual. However, the film takes a few seconds to Vander Ark of The Verve Pipe and finds himself taking over the part as he did for her when they were one can't help but cheer for convince the viewer that Chris Zakk Wylde of Ozzy Osbourne. of lead singer in his beloved band. IS years old. her character, forever dedicat- has wiped out for good, we know You've got to love Wahlberg as Of course, there is trouble in para- Chris further illustrates his ed to Chris even when he resorts all along that he will recover and Chris, the "feel-goo- d" ending of dise, but this is soon resolved by naivete and innocence in his first to the sex and drugs that go hand-in-ha- nd he does belting out his song the film and the soundtrack. the end of the film's 107 minutes. press conference following his with the rock and roll. with blood streaming down his face This film isn't likely to receive Wahlberg delivers a convincing rise to fame when, in response to a Comic relief is supplied by and an impressive crowd response. any Oscar nominations, but I am performance as Chris "Izzy" Cole. question regarding his incredible Chris's older brother (Matthew He even flippantly flashes the bird at sure glad I saw it. Dead Poets' Society success in twilight Oak Grove

Elizabeth Yvko mittees. The Goliard, the word editing the Goliard because writ- join spoken word with music. Staff Writer itself meaning "a wandering stu- ing is an important part of her life. Forming student workshops in dent ... disposed to conviviality, "I want to explore many different forum format is also an idea. This A solitary candle lit the center license and the making of satirical ways to be involved with the would allow students to share of the circle. Ingesting the clean songs," comes out once a year process of fictional writing," their own work, as well as to be night air with every breath, a each spring and starts accepting Kocher said. During an internship critiqued by their peers and fellow group of people, drawn together submissions sometime at the in New York City this summer writers. "It is better to have a vari- by their love of poetry, each beginning of second semester. she had the opportunity to talk to ety of places and events to go to. shared a piece of their soul that Anyone can enter or become many people in the publishing It makes everything a little more night. Last week in the Oak Grove involved with a Goliard com- and editing field, which was a said Kocher. I exciting," the first meeting of the College's 3 mittee first-year- s are espe- great inspiration to her. "I So the next time you're own Dead Poets' Society took Photo by Pamela Miller cially encouraged to partici- attended open mic and poetry walking in the Oak Grove at place. pate. The Goliard accepts stu- readings in New York City, which night and see a group if Robyn Kocher '02 is the editor people "It was really affirmative to see of dents' works of poetry, prose, further interested me in the in a circle who appear be the Goliard and the organizer to so many students gathering to of fiction, artwork, photography way that spoken and written reading poetry, the Dead Poets' Society. join them! share poems," said Robyn Kocher and other visual arts. If you do word is still very much alive," Bring a poem, a flashlight and '02, editor of the literary arts regularly from now on, Kocher not wish to enter a piece of your she said. an open mind. Sharing poetry is a magazine Goliard and the said. One future activity is a work, but still want to help with Besides creating the magazine great way to get to know the other founder of the Dead Poets' spooky story reading sometime the Goliard, there is room for stu- itself, the Goliard staff is in the participants and yourself. Society. There were over thirty around Halloween, weather per- dents to serve on committees. process of planning other events "I am touched that so many students at the first meeting of the mitting. Each committee meets once or on and off campus. Kocher people were willing to spend their Society. The Dead Poets' Society is a twice a week second semester to would like to bring more Thursday evening reading poetry At its meetings, participants sit Goliard sponsored event run by review the submissions in their authors and poets to campus in the woods," Kocher said. "I in a circle on the ground and read the staff of College's only literary particular area. There is also a or take trips to nearby cities to encourage anyone who is interest- a poem or excerpts from a poem arts magazine for all students. It is design and layout committee, see readings and events else- ed in literary happenings on cam-

student-ru- n, that has a personal meaning for entirely complete which helps plan the overall look where. -- Another idea Kocher pus to let me know if they have them. The Dead Poets' Society with a student editor and student of the Goliard. has is to combine a poetry any ideas or suggestions for future will hopefully be meeting semi- - fiction, prose, poetry and art com Kocher became interested in reading with an open mic event, to projects."

Beginning Friday at Cin emark Movies 10 rv tt nem. H

v.,- - r, . 1 The Princess Diaries (G) (1 45) 4:30, 7:05, 9:35 'rJt 1 mir-t--- American Pie 2 (R) (1 30) 4:35, 7:35, 10:10 A'" Rush Hour 2 (R) ( 1 00) 4:15, 7:30, 9:45 to-.'- ; "lA Jeepers Creepers (R) ( 1 40) 4:55, 7:20, 9:40 J, The Musketeer (PG-1- 3) ( 1 10) 4:20, 7:00, 9:30 s Rat Race (PG-1- 3) (1 15)4:25, 7:10, 9:55

Summer Catch (PG-1- 3) ( 1 05) 4:50, 7:40, 10:05 Rock Star (R) (1 20) 4:45, 7:15, 9:50

Hardball (PG-1- 3) (1 35) 4:40, 7:25, 10:00

The Others (PG-1- 3) (1 25) 5:00, 7:45, 10:15

-- -- -' ;, V -C;5 ' : ;-- :;y . ' Photo by Pamela Miller Special Collections hosts traveling exhibit ".-- ' - ,! ' , , f : V. ( ) Saturday and Sunday Only V'. . rr , The Department of Special Collections of The College of Wooster Libraries is hosting "Contemporary Pass Restricted Book Art," a traveling exhibit for Ohio University's graphic arts program. Selected pieces from this col--. All shows before 5 p.m. only $3.75 lection will be, on display until Sept. 28, Housed on floor H of the Andrews Library, Special Collections General Admission $5.75 for adults, V is an excellent resource for students and faculty to make use of, as it contains many books and docu-- t rnents that are old and, rare, particularly first editions of texts,signed copies of great literary works, the Friday Saturday after 5 p.m. $6 and ... College Archives and other items. This particular exhibit, contains works which exemplify and represent show Mon-F- ri $3 First Matinee j current design trends that joriginated n the German Book Arts Movement of the 1920s and 30s. The exhibit can beseen Monday - Friday, 8 a.ra.- - 5 p.m. For more information, contact Denise Monbarren, For complete listings, call 345-875- 5 - curator, at ext. 2527 or Elaine Snyder, Special Collections associate, at ext. 21 55. 10 Seb 13 'J 1 Ml Volleyball plays well at Pitt. Josh Pantesco During bracket play the next this weekend, switching positions Barry Bonds closes in on record Staff Writer day, the Scots beat Marietta for usual main setter Moore. College, the host of last week's Veteran Erin Donnell '03 also

The Wooster volleyball squad tourney, for the second time this all-confere- nce This Sunday, San Francisco's Barry Bonds hit three homers garnered an nod competed in another successful season. In the finals they played with against the Colorado Rockies, pushing his total for the year to 63. after leading the team 70 tournament this weekend, match- host Carnegie Mellon, who hadn't kills on offense and 41 digs on Only three years ago Mark McGuire and Sammy Sosa were involved ing their previous weekend's sec- lost a game yet, until they played defense. She is currently leading in their historic home run record chase. The end result of this race ond place with another, this time Wooster, who were able to take with an average four 37-year-- the team of was McGuire crushing Maris's old record with a season total at Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburgh. them to four games before losing of 70. A mere three years later, this time it's Barry Bonds who looks kills per game and .674 service Despite Beth Moore '03 rolling (15-3- 0, 16-3- 0, 31-2- 9, 20-30- ). aces per game. like he has the stamina and the stroke to beat the record. So far he is her ankle in the first game of the When asked about freshmen Jen 02 contin- on record pace, having hit 63 through 144 games. At this point last Petkovsec also tournament, the Scots were able to contribution to her team. Coach ued to lead the team on defense, year, McGuire had 61. "I've been in disbelief over a lot cf the thirds make necessary adjustments and Terri Mason sounded pleased with earning 39 kills, 40 digs, and a I've done this year." Bonds admitted. "It's been unreal." Al io unre- stay competitive the entire tourna- their progress so far. "I recruited team-leadi- ng 30 total blocks. al is Bond's physical condition. Hi has experienced c! rer.ic tv.ck ment. them looking mostly for good t Kelly McAllister '05 and Abbie throiL-.hou- t-'.- problems his carrer. a .J usually has to ii A r ?s U In round-robi- n play on Sept physical and mental athletes, and Harvey '05 were also standouts, some point d iriivj the season, but this year there has r.o s of teen J i 7th, Wooster beat Theil College in that is what they are. We're trying any pro" earning 62 kills and 28 digs, games to give them the skills they need y three Carlow College in respectively. Though r:..:-- cf the fans at Coors Held booed r.h.i e. 'y i i the n three, and then beat Washington to play on a collegiate level, and Due to the national tragedy, the threc-- g a:re s.; ics, after hitth his third homer c f the J i e received j and Jefferson in a tough five-ga- me they are doing well," she said. j game scheduled for Tuesday ver- a standi.-- i .. ion with hosv.e ran t.hl i.i his hand. Ti --s 9-- 4 win il match to end the day and Becky Rohlfs 'OS was named to sus Kenyon was cancelled, put the Ci.;-."- s in a one game lead for the wildcard r..ee in the N.L. and is all-tournam- win their division. -- her second ent team yet to be rescheduled. over the Ca; Jir.uls. After their series in dinger-L"ienJ.!- y Cuors Field, San Francisco v, ill travel to Houston on Tuesday to play at another small park, Fr.ron Field. When asked about the possibility cf a new record aficr crJy three Women 's soccer looks strong years. Mail McGuire commented that if he was healthy, he v.ouId be

37-year-- right there with him. "First of all, I was chasing a old record Rob Mavro the forth time this feat has been benefited from another goal two s, that nobody ever thought would ever be broken," McGwire said, Staff Writer accomplished. The fourth goal minutes later courtesy of then-opponent- 3-year- "I le's chasing a -old record and the number 70." McGuire also found its way to the back of the the Yellow Jackets. commented Yn the strange lack of coverage surrounding the new The College of Wooster net off the foot of Bethany Reiner The final goal was scored by record chase, saying "And there's only three weeks to go in the sea- women's soccer team added three '05, her first ever collegiate goal. Christine VanderWeyden '05, her son. He hasn't been under the microscope all year. I was under the wins this week to improve their Goalie Nicole Roman '03 made first collegiate goal, with just over microscope basically for 2L2 straight months, to hit 62." Bonds, a record to 5-- 1 on the season. five saves on the day. Defensive six minutes left in the half. Both lefty, now has 32 homers on the road, tying the major-leagu- e mark Victories were recorded against starters Sara Austin '02, Nicole Meaghin Kennedy '05 and set by Babe Ruth in 1927 and equaled by McGwire in 1998. In the Wilmington College on Saturday, DeSantis '03, Kristine DeWitt Lindsey Zella '03 assisted her on

1- Baldwin-Wallac- first inning, on a -1 count. Bonds launched a 488-fo- ot solo shot off e College on '03, Janette Frederick '03 and this play. Colorado's Scott Elarton the third-longe- st homer in Coors Field his- Monday and Penn State Behrend Becca Stinson '03 managed to The Yellow Jackets managed tory. Bonds' soaring drive struck a beer sign beyond the center-fiel- d Wednesday afternoon. All three hold Wilmington to only eight their only score 6:12 into the sec- wall. 1 games showcased both the offen- shots on the day. ond half due to a strong defensive sive and defensive prowess of the On Monday, the Scots van- effort by the Scots. Baldwin-Wallac- e -- Briefs compiled by Josh Pantesco Scots. quished Baldwin-Wallac-e 3-- 1 in a took only three shots Wednesday's victory against decisive victory in front of a home throughout the game. Wilmington included a stellar crowd. The team scored all of Yesterday Wooster was victori- showing from Stephanie Hulke their goals in the first half and ous over Penn State Behrend 3-- 0. IJiait: i); nil: '02, who recorded the eleventh managed 30 shots for the contest, The Scots again dominated offen- hat trick in the team's history, while Baldwin-Wallac-e got only 3 sively and defensively in this con- leading to an eventual 4-- 2 final. shots off. test. " Beth Hemminger 03, who Liz Martin '02 fed teammate Wooster's next game will take recorded three assists, also bol- Hemminger the ball to net the first place on Saturday Sept. 15 at "The greatest country in the stered Wooster's offense, marking goal of the contest. The Scots Muskingum College. world is being attacked. So all of this doesn't mean very The Sports Section can always much today." use writers B.VSr.BALrtX)MMS10NF.R BUD SEEK . REGARDING THE CANCELLATION OF If you would like to cover a winter sport, or Tuesday's Major League Baseball GAMES write a sports feature call Ben at ext. 6868 n 21 Soccer defeats ML Union, falls to no. 15 Hornets Ann Raymond to complete a rare goalie to for- team and it was going to be a good game at one a piece off of an dropped to 4 - 1 on the season, the ward connection for a goal. Editor-in-Chi- ef game," Berdzar said. unassisted goal by Greg Wilcox Scots don't view this as an obsta- Sunday posed an exciting chal- The two sides played each other '05. cle to their success for the rest of Fresh legs and first years helped lenge for the Scots as they hosted to a tie through the first 45 min- At the end of normal time the the season. the men's soccer team dominate nationally ranked Kalamazoo utes of action, demonstrating the Hornets and the Scots were tied "I don't see it as a total loss. We Mt. Union this weekend. College. The 1- -1, requir fought them to the end and we Wooster found the back of the Hornets came ing extra time proved to ourselves where we net first off the boot of Adam into Wooster to settle the should be," Milligan said.

Milligan '05, assisted by Ryan after a solid match. Berdzar added that after the . McManus '03, The Purple overtime win This was match with Kalamazoo, "We do Raiders would counter though, over a John the third time know we can play with the best and tied the game up at one all Carroll Kalamazoo teams in the country but we do going into halftime. University would need know that we let a good chance Despite having lost their one squad, which extra minutes slip away." goal edge, the Scots were confi- was ranked to decide a The Scots did not play their dent about their chances to cap- eight in the game this scheduled match against Capital ture their fourth win of the season nation. season and the Tuesday due to the national emer- in the second half of play. "We Kalamazoo second time gency. were happy with being tied at was ranked ;;i('ir for Wooster. They will attempt to regroup halftime because we knew after 15th in the Sadly, the after the Kalamazoo loss and con- .... , 1 , r , halftime we would wear them NCAA tj Hornets tinue their wining ways against down," Colin Berdzar 02 said. Division III Olivet on Saturday at home.

- - 'i ------would It was Milligan who got the poll at the time r- in n r improve to a Wooster will look to use their Scots on the scoreboard again, of the Wooster Photo By Dan Bartha perfect three last match against nationally netting the first goal of the second match and was Wooster players fightfor the ball in this weekend's action. for three ranked Kalamazoo as an indicator period of play oil an assist from also undefeat- record in of what they can accomplish in David Damon '05. ed with a record of 3 - 0 while the high level of play by both teams. overtime games. their still young season. "We were To secure the win, Dan Kelly Scots were looking to extend their The second half saw Kalamazoo After 12 minutes of extra play, disappointed about the loss but '02 recorded his fourth goal of the unbeaten streak with a win from score first, 1 1 minutes into action, the Hornets took the win off a we aren't going to let that influ- season. Kelly collected a punt their first home game. off a goal by Andrew Upward. goal by Ross Bower. While ence the way we play in the from keeper David Workman '04 "We knew they were a good Wooster retaliated and knotted the Wooster lost the game and future," Berdzar said. Football unable to complete comeback against Hornets Ben Mitchell have some bright spots, especially drive alive, and four plays later, line. On the ensuing' play Spraggins were unable to make a dent in the Sports Editor offensively. Quarterback Jeff the duo connected again on a 30-ya- rd hooked up with Simmons in the end Kalamazoo lead. Spraggins '03 completed 23-4- 2 score to take the early lead. zone. With their second two-poi- nt The final score of the day came Despite a valiant comeback in passes for 323 yards and four The rest of the first half conversion, Wooster cut the Hornets on a hailmary with two seconds the second half this weekend, the touchdowns. On the receiving end belonged to Kalamazoo and quar- lead to three (26-23- ). remaining from Spraggins to. Scot football team dropped its of most of Spraggins' throws were terback Bryan Gnyp. The Wooster Kalamazoo struck back when Simmons. However, the game first season opener since 1996 to wideouts Chris Cabot '02 and defense was unable to get pressure they intercepted a Spraggins pass had long been decided before this visiting Kalamazoo by a score of Darryl Simmons '02. Simmons on Gnyp, as he picked the Scot and brought it back deep into remarkable play. 39-3- he score, 7. This marked the first time lead the way with nine receptions secondary apart for 138 yards on Wooster territory. Four plays later Although didn't Scott

12-of-- three-yar- that the Hornets prevailed since for 175 yards and two touch- 19 passing and four touch- the Hornets scored on a d Jones '03 had a solid day running 1995, as Kalamazoo ended a downs, while Cabot registered downs in the first 30 minutes. touchdown run, and pushed their the ball, finishing with 127 yards three-gam- e losing streak to nine catches for 120 yards and "We did a few things differently lead back to nine at the end of the on 22 carries. Wooster. two scores on the day. in the second half, we just buckled third quarter. Defensively, linebacker Tim The Scots scored on their sec- "There were some positives on down," Drew Fay '03 said. Gnyp made one of his few Cline '05 and free safety Kevin ond drive of the game to take an the day, and we need to build on Wooster did show a sense of errors of the day in the fourth Rooker '04 shared team honors intend- with 15 tackles apiece. Also play- early 7-- 0 lead. However, those," Nick Hajjar '03 said. urgency in the second half that quarter. He overthrew his Kalamazoo came back with 26 The development of the offen- hadn't been apparent in the previ-- . ed receiver, and Demar Jackson ing well was Scott McManamon '03, who was in on a total 1 1 unanswered points to take a 26--7 sive line seems to be coming ous two quarters. The Scots oper- '02 picked it off and ran 35 yards of lead into halftime. Wooster came along, as Scot runners averaged ated almost exclusively out of the untouched into the endzone to pull tackles. Leading the defensive back and outscored the Hornets in 3.5 yards per carry, up from last shotgun formation and marched the Scots within two points (32-30- ). line was Todd Worly '03, who had the second half, however this year's 2.8. However, there were down the field for a score to start 1 .5 sacks on the day. proved to be in vain as Kalamazoo problems in pass protection, as the third quarter, culminated by a Wooster seemed to run out of "Maybe we did overlook how hung on for the win. Spraggins was sacked five times. 34-ya- rd pass play from Spraggins gas down the stretch, as the good they were, but we showed a lot of character to come back the "We had beaten them consis- The Scot offense got going to Cabot. Hornets scored quickly on their

play-actio- way we did." Spraggins said. tently in the past, but this year early with an effective n The defense stiffened, and held next possession, and then were third-and-eig- The Scots will try to back on they were a very improved team," passing game. On a ht "the Hornets at bay for two consec- able to control the ball for the get center Seth Kerechanin 03 said. play Spraggins found Cabot utive series. Wooster then took remainder of the game. track next week when they travel 35-ya- 17-ya- rd to Grove City College. In spite of the loss, Wooster did for a rd gain to keep the over on the Kalamazoo Offensively the Scots stalled and Sports 12 Editor: Ben Mitchell Field hockey loses to Tigers ToddWorly the session when Alana Tryder '04 Lloyd '03, "but we just couldn't Staff Writer scored off an assist from her twin finish. The effort was defi- sister Julia. Wittenberg answered nitely there. We showed a lot Saturday's field hockey game with two goals of their own to of heart by coming back and against archrival Wittenberg was a take a commanding 3-- 1 lead. playing as hard as we could big one for the Scots. Not only But just when it seemed like all until the end, so we have noth- was it the team's home and NCAC hope was lost, the Scots refused to ing to be ashamed of. I was opener, but with a win Wooster quit Less than two minutes later proud that we rose to the chal-

school-record-tyi- would extend its ng Emily White '02 found Ashley lenge against them by sticking 1 1 -- game winning streak and Hecker '05 for a goal to get the together and playing as a unit. set a new school record. And, as Scots back into the game. The good thing about it is that every Wooster athletic squad White, playing in her first full we get to play them again this knows, any time that team from game of the season after recover- year, and I'm sure we'll be Springfield rolls into town, the ing from an ankle injury. White ready for that game, to say the emotions are high. was also last year's national least." However, the Tigers, with the leader in assists per game. Defensively, Wooster (2-1,0-- 1) help of a controversial missed call Wooster continued to push the was led by goalies Beth Skelton by the referees, prevailed 3-- 2, ball toward Wittenberg's net, but '05 and Becky McAtee '04, who Photo By Dan Bartha despite being outshot by the Scots time and time again the Tigers combined for eight saves. Emily White '02 battles for position against Wittenberg. 19-1- 1. In will tested narrowly escaped. fact, on one The Scots stamina be ! : : : . : " The first half was a defensive occasion, a Wooster player actual- in the coming week as the team struggle, with Wittenberg scoring ly hit a shot into the goal, but the travels to Oberlin on Saturday, the only goal 6:29 into the game. referee missed it and Wittenberg then comes home to face Earlham Former Scot athlete The second half was a different was able to clear the ball. the following day. After a few story, though. The Scots came out "We dominated offensively days rest Wooster will travel to swinging, scoring just 2:43 into most of the game." said Julie Kenyon on Sept 20. goes to Ireland do with elements Ben Mitchell and Ann Raymond XC teams battle Sports Editor and Editor-in-Chi-ef Megan Eberts and Captain Lisa Minich '02 Bender '05 (29:24), with respec- Wooster graduate Ryan Gorman '99 has signed an agreement to Staff Writer (22:06) added to the team per- tive 24th, 25th, and 26th place fin- play basketball in Ireland. According to men's basketball head coach formance with 23rd and 27th ishes. Matt Trent '03 had a strong Steve Moore, All-Americ- an basketball player Gorman signed around Last week Wooster's men's and place finishes, respectively. 39th place finish in a time of the beginning of September and left for Ireland last week. Gorman is women's cross-count- ry teams Vanessa Georgesan '05 (22:23) 30:57. Patrick Wynne '04 (31:57) now in training with the team and will begin regular season play near journeyed to Earlham to compete turned in a 31st place finish at her and Captain Ryan Bates '02 the end of the month. Since graduation, Gorman had been working in in the annual Great Lakes College first ever GLCA championships. (32:24) combated the rolling ter- Cleveland but when the chance to play basketball again presented Association's championships. Strong performances were rain to finish 55th and 52nd itself to him, Gorman could not refuse. "It was an opportunity he felt The event hosted eight women's turned in by Karma Colbenson respectively. he could not pass up at this point" Moore said. teams and nine men's teams. The '04 (22:47) in 39th place and "Both teams had positive per- Gorman's name appears frequently in the Wooster record books ' course was one of rolling hills and Colleen Call '04 (22:49) in 41st formances, and a good turn out for In his 1 12 games as a Scot Gorman had 210 steals, putting him first the hot, humid weather added a place. the first race of the season," Head on the all-ti- me list he also set a record for most steals in a game, with

challenge for the harriers. In the men's competition, Coach Dennis Rice said. The cross seven. Gorman is second all-ti- me in blocked shots with 254, only

(earns will be all-ti- me field-go- The Wooster women's team fin- Wooster was fifth out of nine country not competing behind Mike Trimmer. He also is second in al per- ished fourth out of eight teams, teams with a score of 121 points. this weekend, but will host the annual centage with a .615 average over his career. Adding to his accolades with a total of 99 points. Leading Brendan Callahan '03 lead the Wooster Invitational at their home Gorman is third all-ti- me in rebounds with 1010, averaging nine a fourth-plac- seventh-plac- e Wooster with a e over- men's crusade with a course on Sept 22. game.-- ' '. . I ... all finish was Jenny Stockdale '05 overall finish in a time of The squad will have over a Gorman hails from Lambertville Michigan, and played at St in a time of 20:32. 27:50. week to prepare for their second Francis of Toledo high School. Gorman was a four-ye- ar starter for Teammate Tiffany White '05 Backing him up were Evan home meet of the season, in which the Scots, and earned ALL-NCA- C honors as a freshmen, as he lead had a nice 14th place finish in McDaniel '02 (29:22), Jared they will look to better their times the league in rebounding. 21:17. Barbara Patrick '03 (2 1 :50) Rhode '03 (29:23). and Chris from this past meet.

Field Hockey Vollyball Football Women's Soccer Cross Country Sept. 15 at Oberlin Sept. 14-1- 5 at Penn Sept. 15 at Grove City Sept. 15 at Muskingum No meets scheduled Sept. 16 vs. Earlham State Tournament Sept. 17 at John Carroll Sept. 20 at Kenyon Sept. 18 at Marietta Sept. 19 vs. Westminster Men's Soccer Sept. 15 vs. Olivet