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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]. Speech is like civilization itself. The yy TV word, even the most contradictory T word, preserves contact it is silence which isolates. Thomas Mann WooSTER Voice Established in 1883 February 14, 2003 On the Web: www.wooster.eduVoice Vol. CXIX, No. 1 8 Health fair success in Lbwry Section investigated still considered a standard thing Sarah Core more to what's posted," Holmes "Literally, at this point, we ... we've had quite a few differ- News Editor said. ... "v ent dogs here today, which has don't know exactly what will really been a hit." College officials confirmed come of it all." The massage table set up in Wednesday that the local section Joe Kirk, the director of safety . Lowry pit was also a big hit, Phi Sigma Alpha is being investi and security confirmed that the organizers said. The table was gated for several secu-- mbbmbbmhBMaColIege is investigat- - manned by three massage thera- rity-relat- ed allega-- "There WaS HO ing allegations. pists throughout the day, two of tions. Kurt Holmes, . fh "To my knowledge which are staff members of the dean of students, said, naZing in Ifie there have been no past Wellness Center. "There are security S'lXttl SeCtlOfl charges of hazing "This is an education thing," reports on various fj? wnofe brought against the fun-W- Albright said. "But it's also e things over the last Sigs and until the ... is com- really go for the fun aspect couple of weeks that incident WaS investigation and really make it more interest- may or may not ulti- - based 07 3H pleted it is unclear ing for the students." The fair ,cad ' what will pan out in also featured more traditional unfounded this case," he said. booths, many of which were spon- The Wooster TUmOT, " Said "There was no sored by the Cleveland Clinic. Safety and Security Justjn fQX 'Q3. hazing in the Sixth "We've got a number of booths web site lists a haz- Section," said Justin from them with everything from ing incident in .. , Fox '03. president dermatology to glucose testing," Bissman Hall on Jan. 31, howev- of Phi Sigma Alpha. "We are Albright said. er. Holmes was not able to con- very concerned about the alle- Other topics included body fat firm or deny that this incident gations and feel that the whole

i i i i Sk i, ,1, n, I i f hi Tin T i. I measurement, hearing, choles- involved the Sigs. incident was based on an Photo by Sarah Core terol, blood pressure and HIV "I can't confirm or add anything See "Sigs," pg. 2 A student speaks with one of the workers at a booth on Wednesday. testing. Representatives from the American Red Cross, the Wooster Erin McCann of the Health Fair. YMCA, Hospice and other organ- WRC buys whistles Editor in Chief Albright said this year's event izations also had booths. was the largest in its history. It "Our objective is to focus on a Sam ha Ferm Anyone who hears one of the ant whistles should take it seriously More than 40 exhibitors partic- featured such traditional topics holistic approach to health," said Writer Staff and run toward the sound in an ipated in the 2003 "Wellness for as kidney disease, personal Longbrake Center director Center effort to scare away the attacker Life" Health Fair, held training, dermatology and Nancy Anderson. "Good health The Women's Resource and aid the person in need of help. nal recently received Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6:30 women's health, as well as non-traditio- is much more than the absence (WRC) has enough funding to provide "safety If the campus does take them seri- p.m. in Lowry Center. healing topics like of illness." whistles" to all women on cam- ously, the whistles will hopefully bi-ann- The fair is a ual event herbal medicine, acupuncture One of the driving forces as to any men who lessen the number of attacks in the sponsored by the Longbrake and canine companion therapy. behind the Fair is to educate the pus, as well desire one. These whistles have College community. Student Wellness Center. "We've got a gross section of campus community about good used at other schools in an The idea for the program began is always something complimentary standard thera- health. "The students find that been "There attacks on campus less-comm- on attempt both to deter potential a result of two new to learn or experience, and pies and some of the they know a lot more about attackers and to signal an alarm last semester. The co-presid- ent of the Health Fair is a painless, standard therapies," what's available in the commu- for help. They are also conve- the WRC. Malika Gujrati '03 enjoyable way to do it," said Albright said. nity," Albright said. "They niently portable and can be stressed the need for the campus Mindy Albright, a nurse at the "For instance, the pet therapy know a lot more about what's attached to a lanyard or key chain. See "Whistles," PS-3- . Wellness Center and coordinator is a lesser known therapy that is available in general."

Announcements i Speakers Events Common Grounds Applications Available f Dale Good, "Outsider Art Is In" 218 Coffeehouse: Darryl Morris. Musician 217 218 Last Day Sophomores to Declare a Major Scovel 105. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Lowry, Main Lounge A. 118, 9 to 10:30 p.m. 222 for 1 Power-Capit- al Alive, Lowry Lounge, 12 to p.m. 220 George Hong, "The 219 Black Speakers I Economy and SocialJustice in 219 Japanese American Day of Remembrance China," Wishart 7:30 to 9p.m. Lowry 120, 4:30 to 6 p.m. News 2 Editor: Sarah Core Assistant Editor: Christopher Beck Great discussion series continues with war on drugs taries of the Andean countries, choice but to grow coca to make same programs ... now under the several of which have what she ends meet guise of counter-terrorism- ." called the "deplorable human U.S. anti-dru- g policy in the "U.S. citizens and the U.S. rights records." In fact, she region, which focuses on eradicat- Congress should be absolutely explained that many of these ing crops, has hit these farmers outraged," Youngers said of our abuses have been directly as a hardest while sparing most of the country's behavior toward Latin result of the U.S. war on drugs." criminals who sell the drugs. America in the drug war. "Most countries hive significant- "The primary victims of this However, she doubted most ly improved their human rights sit- are not the drug traffickers," she politicians would seriously chal- uations," Youngers said. However, said. The problem is worsened lenge it. "Nobody wants to open violations still take place. when coca growers protest the the Pandora's box," she said. Many Latin American coun- eradication of their crops; the "Politicians don't want to be the tries have only recently been able demonstrations are often met ones to question the policy." to start putting thir militaries with deadly violence by military "The region is not viewed as an under civilian contfol after long and police forces. area for constructive international periods of military dictatorship. In Latin American countries engagement," Younger said, "Washington erodes these like Colombia, some of the drug stressing the need for alternative efforts," said Youngf rs. trade is complicated by the pres- solutions to the drug problem in In order to stop - illegal drugs ence of violent rebel groups such Latin America. . from entering th U.S., the as Colombia's FARC. "I'm not an expert on treatment American military has been par- "The FARC is essentially the programs," she said. However, ticipating for years' in training al-Qae- da of Latin America." said she stated her belief that the U.S. members of Latin American mili- Youngers. The U.S. government should "treat drug abuse as a pub- taries in counter-narcoti- cs tech- used to give military aid to Latin lic health problem.'V niques. "U.S. training programs America mainly to stop drug In addition, initiatives to allievi-at- e can take many different forms." trafficking, while the Latin Latin American poverty, as to Photo by Zach Leeds said Youngers. ; American leaders wanted aid to well as peaceful negotiations insurgencies. the region's often long-standi- ng Coletta Youngers was the second speaker in the Great Discussion series, However, she claimed that fight terrorist attacks violence, are also necessary. which is covering the war in drugs. many of the techniques taught are After the of "not well suited for drug control." Sept 11, 2001, the U.S. began "The American people need to Justis L. Hart group that seeks to promote She said, "Often human rights making less of a distinction send a very different message to eco- between fighting terrorism and Washington, and only then will Writer democracy, human rights and violations and killings occur." Chief Staff nomic reform in Latin America. What Youngers called "a very fighting trafficking. "That blurry we see policy change," Youngers The second of this year's Great Youngers noted how the coun- vast network" of drug traffickers line has just been erased," said said. "The message has to be that Decisions lectures, entitled "The try's attention has lately been has spread throughout the region. Youngers. "We're .seeing the these policies aren't working." War on Drugs, the U.S. and Latin focused on the possibility of war She compared the years of efforts America," was given by Coletta with Iraq. "I want to talk to you at eradicating coca cultivation to Youngers, a senior researcher about a different war the war on squeezing a balloon.; (( iJHHtt( fittoifcto with the Washington Office on drugs," she said. "You can squeeze it in one area, Latin America, on Tuesday at "The Andes is the source of but it pops up somewhere else," 7:30 p.m. in Gault Recital Hall of both coca and cocaine," Youngers she said. "The overall production Scheide Music Center. said. For this reason, the U.S. of coca has remained the same." The Washington Office on government has been engaged in Poverty-stricke- n 3 Latin In the News Section last week, a photo was misattributed. Latin America is a non-prof- it funding and training the mili American farmers often have little The photograph of Serena Williams, the Quilt Codes speaker, Sigs deny hazing allegations was taken by Photo Editor Pamela Miller. An editor erred. continued from page 1. because the Sigs are a group that black sorority Delta Phi Alpha, L: t week, a letter to the editor in the Viewpoints Section contains new member programs who claim they have been repeat- Kat-h- unfounded rumor." j e Arch nusrpelled the author, Jaime Bryk '03 's name. Whether charges are brought up and is therefore under CSO's edly harassed by the fraternity. An eitor erred against the Sigs is yet to be deter- jurisdiction. Yet a third possibili- "They have brought concerns mined. However, Holmes said ty could be the housing implica- to us that we are following up on that with Greek groups there are tions involved because the Sigs by talking to individuals directly two or three ways things could go. are participants in block housing. and allowing the student leader- As journalism is a Latum process, there is a cottstant potential for "Much like any student group "These aren't necessarily tied to ship to follow up on," said tnls::.':es. Errors can be made at cr.ys'cp cfthe way: in newsgath-erir-- 2, or individual, one avenue is any specific judicial action or Holmes. Bob Rodda, the director editing or printing. 77.e Voice st.-f- f strives to avoid such mis- always the campus judicial sys- issue," said Holmes. of TnterGreek Council (IGC), takes, I ::t when an error does occur, it is our policy to a.!.-ni- t it and tem," said Holmes. The Sigs have also gained noto- deferred all comments to Holmes. promptly correct it. 77. is space exists for tliat purpose. Call the

- He. explained that another avenue riety this past .weekend for allega- Phi Sigma Alpha's status, as a Voice of.ee ct 330-2S7-259- 3, or e-r.:- a:l at voiceHwoos:er.edu..- ' might' also concern the Committee tions brought agVirist triem in thV local fraternity is unchanged at' on Social Organizations (CSO), Daily' Record by a predominately the moment. Wooster Voice 3 Apartheid speakers lead talk in Babcock SGA allocates unspent Ben Mitchell dous progress." funds Managing Editor The .Verwoerds answered ques- tions from the audience, ranging to campus On Monday, the African from Africa's role in the global organizations Students Association and Ujamaa economy to the AIDS epidemic sponsored a presentation on the that the continent is facing. This week, the Student institution of Apartheid in South Melanie pointed out that the South Government Association allo- Africa. The Honorable Melanie African economy has been grow- cated funds to certain campus Verwoerd and Wilhelm Verwoerd ing, but the country is plagued by organizations. Tues., Feb. 11 spoke to a group of students and a very high unemployment rate. and Wed., Feb. 12, representa- faculty gathered at Babcock Hall. The Verwoerds expressed great tives from the student organiza- Melanie Verwoerd is currently frustration with the Western world tions had the opportunity to and the South African Ambassador to and its treatment of African appear before the SGA to be Ireland. She was a member of the nations in the global economy. accept the funding or ask the first democratically elected South "It is hard for African nations to reevalutated. This semester the a funding budget of African Parliament in 1 994. participate, mostly because SGA had Wilhelm is currently a peace 'rules' of the global economy $5,850. SGA also reallocated unspent funds worker in Ireland. He is the grand- don't let us," said Melanie. $3,700 worth of son of H.F. Verwoerd, the former Melanie Verwoerd expressed from last semester. prime minister of South Africa great optimism about the NPAD allocutions m i re who was assassinated in 1966. program in Africa. NPAD, which The following by Sajal Sthapit to The Verwoerds, who are both Photo stands for "New Plan for African made : Afrikaners, were actively Wilhelm Verwoerd speaks to students in Babcock Hall Monday night. Development," is the backbone of a plan for a Union of African Wooster ScotiMi Art-- . S i fy in the movement to end ' involved " VK) Apartheid. The Afrikaner accountable for." lion homes and extend running nations working towards improv- i : s National Party used to hold a The Verwoerd's spoke on the water and sewage to 70 percent of ing health care, preserving C.o.w. promoting strong majority in the parliament social, economic and political the people," said Melanie. "The African culture, ; strengthening the r ' i i of South Africa and pushed impact that Apartheid had on new government faced huge chal- democracy and through Apartheid legislation. South Africa. They gave accounts lenges, and we have made tremen economy on the continent. H.F. Verwoerd served as the of the movement to abolish South African Minister of Apartheid and the challenges National Affairs from 1950-5- 8, South Africa faced after Nelson New whistlesfunded before being elected prime minis- Mandela was released from prison ter in 1958. Verwoerds adminis- and the first democratic elections continued from page 1. chair of the Funding Allocations tration is marked by the passage were held. Committee, said that the $250 of key Apartheid legislation that "The biggest thing was that community to respect the purpose SGA gave to the WRC was actu- re-work- ing the moved to separate South Africans people just had to learn how to see of the program. She said, "I want ally provided by SGA along racial and ethnic lines. It people as equal human beings," students to realize that these are internal budget He said that very was also during his time as Prime said Melanie. "We want to be not toy whistles; they are specifi- "felt that this program was Minister that Nelson Mandela proud to be South Africans." cally for safety and they have a worthwhile and wished to support a small was imprisoned. Melanie Verwoerd described piercingly loud noise for the pur- it" Because SGA makes

nd one- from airport shuttles and "My surname carries a burden," the new-fou- excitement and pose of calling attention to profit saw fit to said Wilhelm. "I grew up in the optimism in South Africa in 1994, self." Gujrati aso stated her hope summer storage, they money back to white community where my as well the many challenges that that the whistles will "provide a give some of the promote grandfather was a great hero. Of the new government faced. For greater sense of ease, particularly the campus in order to community. course, the black community tells nearly 50 years, 70 percent of amongst the women on campus." safety and a sense of "Personally, a very different story, and it was South Africans had been neglect- The whistles were specifically Weir said, I'm see that students are not until later in my life that I real- ed by their government. chosen for the program because pleased to initiative to start ized what my grandfather was "We needed to build three mil they are one of a number of popu- taking their own lar deterrents against crime. a program such as this. Hopefully l. r-!,.- u:,(' whis- it a success and lead to 2002-0- 3 Survtvor Support System The money raised for the will be program came from several other ventures." :.;J.-n- t M.. xAv . i group faculty and staff who are available to confidentially tle A of Gujrati said that the whistles assist survivors of, or those who know survivors of, sexual assault. different groups on campus. The three weeks to be l ' de Y. , r . ' For assistance, contact: Dean of Students' Office, the should take about u! Office of Safety and Security, the delivered to campus and will be Ext. 2319 Nancy Anderson Longbrake Office of Residential Life and distributed among the students after Severance 124 Ext. 2610 , Ellen Burns Housing, the Women's Athletic spring break. Each whistle will bear i: ra Heather Fitz Gibbon Kauke 7 Ext. 2371 Student Wellness the extension of the Office of Pam Frese Kauke 8 Ext. 2256 Association, the and Security along the side C.A.r.!) !"..!) Dianna Kardulias Kauke 207 Ext. 2301 Center and the Student Safety Government Association (SGA) as a quick reference in case of an .2 to help fund the emergency. WRC hopes that the may also contact the College counselors at Ext. 2319 or all collaborated Students provided administration will one day take the Campus Minister at Ext. 2558. To report an assault, contact the program. The WRC also 330-264-33- and offer 33, begin to Wooster City Police at 911 (emergencies) or or some of their own funding. Colin over the program Security at Ext 2590. Weir '03", treasurer of SGA and whistles tpall incoming first-year-s. Viewpoints 4 Editors: Cookie Compitello Andrew Waldman vmm mimmm Letter: comments disappoint Represents the opinion of the Wooster Voice Editorial Board -- POtY-m- - fin ' o tr i - hi r nnfl rir c Forget it man, let's go bowling... rrr To for recy- plans to remove the arch from Usually, when Mateer Auditorium gets some movie, it ends up the editors, snow and volunteering I read the article about the dam- cling. Is Walton suggesting that, Kauke when it undergoes renova- being a tired, sub-p- ar Hollywood flick that does not even deserve flabber- bas- tion. I feel the has his- a spot at a local dollar theatre. Last Friday and Saturday nights, age to Kauke Arch. I am instead of joining the college that arch a gasted. or having the LS. torical value on campus. I am however, students had the option of view irj Michael Moore's Who knew that it would ketball team $ sure there are some who feel independent documentary "Bowling for Columbine," a documen- take 10,000 to fix steps that have parade, we should instead take out it be as a lounge tary about America's gun culture. Tor once, the film was worth been abused for years by students, the College's trash? Instead of would better area,, The arch is paying the low fare required: audience members enjoyed the flick skateboarders, and salt that repels walking through the arch when we but I disagree. part of this campus, possibly the thoroughly, much applause is given to the Student Activities Board the ice? Everyone knows that the graduate, we wash our bathrooms? most Mr. symbol. am out- for this pick; their faith that the College will enjoy good entertain- steps have been in need of repair; I hope that Walton will not use recognized I. raged! ment is much appreciated. In the future we hope th:,t Meteer will chunks of concrete have been this situation as an argument in at the suggestion that the Jan. con- be the home to many, many more quality movies. Not that we don't missing since at least last year. I favor of having volunteers for actions on 29 might don't think that, after years pf recycling rather than paid work- tribute to Mr. Walton's case enjoy after-mark- et weekend runs of movies like "Jason X" or "Frailty," but we would much rather take home a memory with abuse, dragging plastic trash cans ers; however, there is a pattern of against the arch, although I don't up the steps of Kauke think my actions or opin some sort of message. rjJJJJJJJ1 iJJJJJJJJJ1 m would do much to further ions matter to Mr. Mr. ; the damage. But I guess It's unfair that Walton uses Walton. It's unfair that X" dinner a complete success plastic trash bins are more The Voice to manipulate the Mr. Walton uses The lethal I Voice manipulate Last Saturday, the sponsors of the Wooster History X program held than originally students, and make us believe to the thought. Also $10,000 is a students and make us a "Soul Food" dinner at the Westminster Church Hall. Participants i large figure, that what we was wrong . from a workship held earlier that day were chefs for the dinner, especially for did believe that what we did a school that has budget was wrong and we are preparing fried chicken, black eyes peas, cornbread and other gour- met food that was delicious. problems. Mr. Walton if j costing the College a lot you are going to pay $10,000 Mr. Before the meal was served, there was a small group chorus that to Walton using situations to his of money, enough to keep the repair the steps of Kauke, you are advantage to manipulate the stu- Recycling Department from hav- sang a few songs as well an African dance performance. Also, the dif- getting ripped off. body. stu- ferent workshops that took place on Saturday, including a quilting dent If it's easy to get ing paid workers. Is there a way l-- - I am angry sT cfrr. t" c tmon fraTn i--i a c workshop, exhibited the culmination of the days work. with Bob Walton's dents to volunteer, why doesn't he ivs owj uiiij ixiuii iiuiii i uimiiguninn una comment about how students take over as coordi- And for this fabulous feast, tickets were only $2, except for those the recycling college and turning it into could have We who attended one of the various workshops that were sponsored on used our time for nator? would save money, and Walton, Inc.? Saturday who recieved their tickets for free. something more productive, like it's obviously an easy job. I have known this school for volunteering recycling. I am astonished We are impressed by the organization of the Women of Images who for I'm at the fact that what it has been for about two aware the current situation upper-classm- en put this dinner together as well as the day. A job well done, ladies. of with the administration is acting like years.! But I have talked to the Recycling Department, and I we behayed in a Your effort and hard work paid off and the campus appreciated what barbaric fashion. that knew it in better the pr&gram had to offer. think this comment was complete- This is a tradition that Wooster days, and they were proud of it. ly absurd. What happened on Jan. proudly proclaims on its Website This school seems to care less for 29 has nothing to do with volun- to students and parents. My mom the students, and I think it's time teering or recycling. It was some- knew more about it than I did. that we started caring about how thing we did to be a part of the tra- We did not behave in a way that we are represented. I have never ditions at Wooster. We had a lot of was unexpected or in a way that felt more like a part of the WoosterVo ICE energy and a lot of people showed we thought would be frowned Wooster tradition than I did the Erin McCann and David Powell up to help, but it was 10:30 at upon. I think it is unfortunate that night we filled the arch. And now Editors in Chief nighttand we were energized by the administration responded in all I feel is disappointment in the Managing Editor: Ben Mitchell the unity. I fail to see the connec- this way.8 administration. Chief Staff Writer: Justin L. Hart tion between filling the arch with I recently heard that there are Sarah Mickley '05 . Chief Copy Editor: Jay Menefee News Editor: Sarah Core Asst. News Editor: Christopher Beck We h Administrator Viewpoints Editors: Cookie Compitello Nancy Dujmovic Andrew Waldman ' Features Editors: Katie Berkshire President: "Record" article unfair Elizabeth Yuko A&E Editors: Eliza Cramer To the editors, Record" contacting anyone from are ; a fraternity MattFouIds of men; not of Sports Editor: Todd Worly The Men of Phi Sigma Alpha our group for comment. To the stu- whites, blacks, Asian, Catholics, Photo Editor: Pamela Miller www.wooster.eduvoice would like to express concern dents, administration, faculty, and etc. We do not choose our mem- Asst. Photo Editor: Jeremy Hohertz about an article that was published staff, we would like to say that we bers based on any values other Illustrator: Seth Kerechanin ' Denotes Member ofthe Editorial Board in the Sunday edition of The are not a racist group, nor do we than those of character. The door The Wooster V)4cc n a newspaper of the College of Wooster community, managed and produced entirely by students- - The fcbire is "Daily Record." The article support racism in any way, shape, all published each Friday of the rertrmir school year, except during euuninaDons and breaks. to the Sixth Section is open to Opunons expressed herein are not necessanly those of the entire student body, faculty, college adrremstration or Voire staff. described tensions between the or form. There have been brothers people and we do not discrirninate Unsigned editorials are written by uajinms of the Vbiee editorial board. Bylined pieces, columns and letters K the editor reflect the opinions of the wrners. Sigs and the Women of Delta Phi of Phi Sigma Alpha of various for any reason. Thank you. he Voice eticrjurages all letters to the editors. Letters must include a telephone number, and they must be received by 5 ajm aaj o Mondny for Friday pubhcalioB. FJecnoiscnntMnissionrvia e-m- ail are uaolujagedyvoiixiawuoslcr.erar). The reserves the right-t- -- Iter Alpha. The article was written races, ethnicities, religions and "... Fox -- Justin hoM and gi aiiiiiiaucally proof any lener which it receives. - sJrUrri.iWiolhe Vbnrrarc S39 per year AIJ conespondence should1 be addressed to. TV womWvok- - BoxJIs7.Tnc College" of without anyone from- Daily colors throughout our history. We " ' Alpha Wooster. Wooster. OH 44691. The' ' tosident, PhrSigfna f2)JQ3l4 Wooster Voice User Services asks for understanding .Voosteir ToJa.y To the editors, went so far as to allow Voice While we as the student work- staffers to call them after hours ers at User Services are sorry in their dorm rooms. you couldn't receive immediate We cannot be constantly avail- help, we did feel particularly able. It is a simple fact of life that shocked and outraged at how we have to sleep, we have to go your editorial treated us, and at to classes, and in the case of our you the facts mmm B management, apparently felt it ye expend OUl'te a they have fami- was not impor- - ... - . . . . lies who deserve tant to mention. blt Of elfOft tO try tO their attention while we admit solve the problems. and presence. that we failed in ; However, having a student at the help desk please respect the fact that we due to a scheduling hole, we also do work as hard as we can, and would like to point out that the that we expend quite a bit of hole was filled and our schedule effort to try to solve the prob- modified within 24 hours, and lems of students and staff on the that our consultants spent the campus, rather than asking for next week and a half after that so-call- ed "better employees." incident not only working with The Students of User

. Voice staffers over the phone, but Services and IT. working with them in the Voice P.S.: In response to concerns offices to make sure the prob- about I.S. Monday and Weekend, Walton's attack was "unfair" lems 'with your computers were we can assure you that the desk resolved. Members of our staff will be fully staffed. In addition, To the editors, College of Wooster is claiming College had any problems with contributed ideas and resources, manager will be on-si- te through The article in last weeks that their trashcans are so poorly what we were doing, then I'm and some of our students even Saturday and Sunday. Voice about the damage done to made that when filled with ten sure all four of the full-tim- e the filling of the arch was in pounds of snow they can damage Security guards who were one word, ridiculous. The fill- such a hard surface as limestone. around for most of the night Alum sets guidelines ing of the arch is a tradition It would be interesting to find would have asked us to stop. that predates everyone now at out how exactly Bob Walton can Bob Walton's comment at the To the editors. where the current athletic cen- the College of Wooster. Not create such numbers on the cost end of the Voice article about This past weekend I came back ter stands. The sign was six by only is it a tradition but it is of the steps (supposedly how the students could put their to Wooster for a visit of nostal- twelve feet and had to be hauled also a time for students to come $10,000), the cost of snow energy towards something more gia, to buy a T-Sh- irt and a decal. on a trailer "borrowed' from the together and do something fun removal (supposedly $1,800) productive, "like, well, picking I picked up a copy of the Voice in sailing club. It was fun for a day and spontaneous. Filling the and the cost of the trash cans up recycling," was possibly one the Lowry Center and was or two. The Associate Dean of arch was the first time I truly (supposedly $700). Walton's " of the most immature comments amused and amazed to read an Men called us in after a few felt like I belonged at the budgetary numbers remind me I have ever heard a member of, account of the filling of the arch days and we returned the sign at College of Wooster. of the stories of the Pentagon's the administration utter. in Kauke with snow. As a gradu- his insistence. In another year, Bob Walton, however, seems $5,000 hammers and toilet Perhaps if our vice president ate in 1967, it brought back we turned all the pews in to think that traditions and stu- seats. Maybe if the College had- of Business and Finance didn't memories (not necessarily fond, Westminster Chapel around dent activities are something to n't used a small version of a spend so much of his energy on but at least fun). so they faced backwards. criticize and whine about, rather plow to take the snow out of the ways to blame students for I was a student when the arch Chapel was a requirement then something to be proud of. arch (as many people had wit- problems caused by the was first filled with snow. I don't back then, and it disrupted His claims of damage to the nessed happening) then maybe College, then he too could do remember any damage to the service the next day. south steps, and to the "lost" the steps wouldn't have been something useful like, well, beloved Kauke, but memory College pranks can be fun but garbage and recycling cans are damaged. To blame the students picking up recycling. fails. It is unfortunate that there there are a few guidelines that I unfounded. First of all, I walk for the actions of employees is In closing, the College of was damage to Kauke. would suggest: the south steps of Kauke every not only ridiculous but also Wooster is a place of learning. Part of a rich college life is a 1. There should be no destruc- morning on my way to class, I incredibly immature. We all have learned some- good college prank. I wasn't tion of property. have not noticed any damage It is unfair for the College to thing at this College, and we involved in the Kauke snow job 2. No one should get hurt or be whatsoever to those steps. blame all students for the all learned something that of 1965, but in two others. In my embarrassed. Second, I seem to remember actions of a handful. While night. I learned that with a fun freshman year (yeah I know, first 3. They should be fun. , seeing an enormous pile of there were almost 200 people at activity, school spirit could year) I went with five others to So, all of you Fighting Scots, Rubbermaid cans left next to the arch when I left around mid- truly flourish. What has Bob "borrow" a sign from the be creative, keep up the tradi- Kauke, what happened to those? night, none were writing their Walton learned? Bob Walton Wooster Sewage Treatment Plant tions and have some fun as you Third, I think that the names on the arch, and certainly has learned how to be a com- - that we put up in front of the grind away on that I.S. Rubbermaid Company would be .none where using, sledgeham- . plete jackass. Food Service .office, a, house . -- Rev. J. Arthur Seaman '67 pretty upset -- to learn that the mers on the south steps. If the Jeff Dickson 05 Features 6 Editors: Katie Berkshire Elizabeth Yuko Voice A. DD- - Jamie-- I DA - Vous sentez comme un have enjoyed grow- Katie, Britt- singe. You make me wanna go You are wonderful and it's -- MLE ing closer to you UHH. almost like you go here. I every day. -- D. love somebody like you. UselT-W- e're Laura VanVoorhees, -- Dave Love, Jaime sorry. You're the coolest To Blue & Neon, You put the frosting on female. Amy Poston: You guys are awe- the cupcake of our DA You have beautiful some! Toddy-Yo- ur Wednesday nights. We voice and smart mind! Love, Score! favorite appreciate you, even Jackie-Than- k DA "tricks" when you're not there. you for your eter- want to wish The Voice Staff nal support. Our friend- "Big Z" you a happy ship has become a cor- Thanks for always Valentine's nerstone of my life. being there. ' You are "' Erin, Alice, Ame, D., Liz -- Day. Keep Whit-Happ- y Dave guy-Hap- py and such a great on fightin', Anniversary! Valentines Day to Handsome solja. . . bearded guy -- Steph my favorite girls! seeks Valentine. Katie, Love, Eliza Call x59 15 or stop by Stephanie Douglass 224. 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You 'hideous' you think you c-ling- ous is all about! biggest fan. monkeys are cool. are. You aren't! a Allan- -' call me daddy... -- Melissa Just Jeremy You are the greatest! To Circle K-Tha-nks Happy Valentine's day! Laura Newberry, Happy Valentine's Day Ritter-You'r- for a fantastic Emily e -- Paraquats! Love, Allison You're a wonderful angel the most beautiful on C.O.W. campus! year of service! Keep You're all so hot! up the great work! creature! . . From: Bee friend Katie Love, Your CK Board Wooster Voice 7 Faculty couples reminisce about relationships Richard and have developed curricula togeth- opera, and traveling. They have er, which he said Frau Figge is traveled extensively in Germany Susan Figge especially creative at. He also and Austria as well as visiting mentioned that they frequently Croatia, England and Ireland David Powell share ideas and advice about class- together. .V. Editor in Chief es and their research. "We give Herr Figge said that he fre- each other concrete suggestions quently reads aloud novels and Ich Hebe dich must be a com- and inspiration," Frau Figge said. history to Frau Figge while she mon exchange in the household of Herr Figge said he never sub- prepares dinner in the evenings. -- Richard and Susan Figge, both mits a manuscript without sharing "We do a lot of reading together," professors of German at Wooster. it with Frau Figge first. "She is the he said. The Figges have built a life best editor I have ever worked Frau Figge said that while they S together around their joint love of with," Herr Figge said. both work in the same depart- l- - German culture and language, The Figges team taught a ment, they have developed sepa- r which has supported a marriage course called "The Wall" with two rate areas of interests. Herr Figge that will celebrate 35 years on other professors a year after the focuses on German theatre and Sept. 8 of this year. fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. film. Frau Figge has interests in The Figges relationship started Over the summers of 1985 and women's studies. She headed at the University of Stanford, as 1987, they also led students in the Wooster's program for three years y i,. they pursued graduate degrees in Wooster in Vienna program, in the late 80s and early 90s. She it German studies. which included a separate seminar also served in the administration "Destiny was working overtime program called "Theater in the as the Dean of Faculty for six 1 - to bring us together," Herr Figge German Speaking World," which years in the mid 90s. A said. The year before going to they both immensely enjoyed. While he was still at home, their ..' . , Stanford, they both spent a year in Working in the same faculty son Christopher also helped to Berlin on Fulbright scholarships and in particular the same depart- keep their focus away from work where they were briefly intro- ment presents challenges as well. in their home life. Herr Figge rec- duced at a party. "We have to be careful not to ollected a time on vacation where The Figges came to take it all home, because there is they began to talk about school in the car and forced them Wooster 's German Department an enormous temptation to do so," Chris to Photo courtesy of the Hl'stwits together in 1975 after spending Frau Figge said. stop for the rest on the trip. a few years teaching at the They both claimed that they try "Wooster has been extremely The Hustwits smile for the camera on their wedding day "100 University of Illinois. to avoid talking about the College supportive and helpful in allowing years ago. " "We are wonderful sounding at home. Instead they focus on us to work together. It has worked "You mean you look older," that exists in their relationship, boards off one another," Herr their other joint interests, which out well and the school has our said Barb. Ron remarks, "Oh, we've been Figge said. He discussed how they include cooking, theater and loyalty and commitment," said 100 there has got to Herr Figge. After Ron graduated, they married years, stayed together and succeeded in be some romance in there some- Ron a long-distan- ce relationship; where." There is definitely some Barb and Barb was in Pennsylvania and romance in their lives, as they Ron was in Minnesota for the have done a really good job of Hustwit first year they were apart and having a bit of independence, Cookie Compitello Texas the second year. In the working in their separate depart- summer of '66 they got married, ments and sharing a satisfying life ; Viewpoints Editor after Barb finished her together outside of their profes- It was the fall '62 on the in German, sions. The couple agrees that this rJ--0 of Bachelor's degree Westminster College campus in and while Ron was completing is important, and that their jobs at Pennsylvania when Ron and Barb his Ph.D. in Austin, Texas. the College of Wooster have made Hustwit met at an orientation Barb had hopes of finding a job it possible for them to do that. dance at the TUB (The Union teaching German at a local "A good thing about happily Building.) Although Barb had school, but, was unsuccessful. married couples is that they each hopes of finding a charming foot- That didn't matter, though, have their own independent ball player, when Ron tapped her on because in 1967 Ron began lives." says Barb. She has the shoulder and asked her to dance, teaching at the College of worked in the Writing Center she couldn't resist And since he Wooster and the happy couple since 1984, and Ron in the walked her back to the door that moved to Ohio. Barb didn't begin department of Philosophy since night, it has been happily ever working at the Writing Center 1967, and aside from the few after. It turns out they lived only until 1984, when their youngest times Barb has gone to Ron's four miles away from each other child was four years old. class to help students with in Pittsburgh, but didn't meet Because of the flexibility in their writing, they have little Photo By Pamela Miller until that fateful night at college. their schedules, they were able contact at school. There are Ron is two years older, always to have one parent home also those times when students Susan and Richard Figge help their German students out in class and which he says means, "I am with their children. go to their house for dinner, help each other out everyday. more mature." . When asked about the romance but that is much more social. & 8 Arts Entertainment Editors: Eliza Cramer Matt Foulds r 1 ! Upcoming Roses are red, Vaginas are too... S Concerts Angel Pappalardo successful in collecting dona- events that increase conc-sciousne- ss, awareness and rape to promote, Staff Writer tions from The Wooster Book raise money and consciousness and apprecia- The Clarks Company, Woo City Ice stop world-wid- e acts of vio- tion of the female body. The 221 Wooster's fourth annual per- Cream and Bagels, as well as lence against women, includ- monologues also attempt to Odeon Concert Club formance of Eve Ensler's "The on-camp- us organizations ing rape, battery, incest, demystify the vaginal Cleveland, Ohio Vagina Monologues" will be WARA, the Wellness Center female genital mutiliation "It's kind of hard to explain held this Friday, Feb. 14 in and the Wilson Bookstore. "It is and sexual slavery. what The 'Vagina The Argument Schoolroy Theater. Two per- very encour-- m Monologue' are all 221 formances will be held this aging to see so about, but it is a Ohio State University year at 7:30 and 10 p.m. many people "All monologues touch on such good thing to Columbus, Ohio "Last year we had over 100 and organiza- issues as sexual awareness and rape increase awareness people in attendance and we tions show- to promote of female inequali- Toad The Wet Sprocket are confident that by holding ing their consciousness and ty and abuse glob- 225 two performances this year support of appreciation of the female body. The ally," stated cast Odeon Conceit Club we will be able to top that The Vagina monologues also attempt to demysti- member Lindsey Cleveland, Ohio number," commented Crystal Monologues Thuell '05. Moore '03, head of the and V-Da- y," fy the vagina." This year's cast

The Chieftains fundraising committee for said Moore. . and crew, made up 35 this project. "The Vagina Monologues" The "Vagina Monologues" of over 30 female Wooster Benedum Center Although there is no have been held on Valentine's can best be described as a col- students, collectively stated, Pittsburgh, Penn. entrance free, it is suggested Day for the past four years as lection of stories and experi- "'The Vagina Monologues' that all who attend donate at a way to raise awareness of ences of women and their are sure to be a moving and Elton John Billy Joel least one dollar. All proceeds V-Da- y, which is a global vaginas throughout the coun- empowering experience for 37 will benefit Every Woman's movement to stop violence try. Each monologue is a reen-actme- nt the students who partici- Mellon Arena House, a local organization, against women and girls. V-D- ay, of an interview con- pate in them as well as for Pittsburgh, Penn. which supports victims of which stands for ducted and interpreted by Eve the faculty, staff, students domestic violence in Wayne Victory, Valentine and Ensler. All monologues touch and community members Coldplay County. Moore has also been Vagina, promotes creative on such issues as sexual who attend." 39 Promo West Pavilion p Columbus, Ohio Hip-ho- returns to its "Roots" at Odeon Mighty Mighty Bosstones Kwong Roots, whose members as Eminem, Nas feel of the Odeon and jts phe- 312 Mike The artists such lead Black and The Clipse. The Roots did nomenal sound system and Agora Theatre Staff Writer include vocalist Hub, key- their best to adequately repre- acoustics. There was no fear of Cleveland, Ohio Thought, bassist It was another Sunday night boardist Kamal, beat box leg- sent all of their well known "fair-weathe- r" Roots fans at end guitarist Ben, songs including "You Got Me," this show, as the entire audi- Of Clay and there was nothing to do in Scratch, Jars ence seemed to be completely 314 Wooster, so I headed to and the prodigious drummer, "The Seed," "The Ultimate" Questlove, were set to take My Life." The in awe of the group. Playhouse Square Cleveland to see the instru- and "Love of stage the In comparison to other hip-ho- p Center mental rap phenomenon. The the next. Most of concert also featured extended band members cite ori- solos on the part shows this year around the Cleveland, Ohio Roots. Tickets at the Odeon, their instrumental the site of the night's show, gins as being from south and of each member of the group. Cleveland area by acts such as west Underground rapper Mad Atmosphere and Public Enemy, Tori Amos were going for $25 and sold Philadelphia. them- this show would fall just short 316 out before the evening began. The Roots found Skillz took over for The Roots The selves at the Odeon as part of -- during a of the intensity of the Public AJ. Palumbo Center show opened with Cody short intermission to support new an cli- Enemy show but way above the Pittsburgh, Penn. Chestnut, a blues and soul artist their tour their with energetic set that who makes an appearance on album, "Phrenology, which maxed in a freestyle session level of the Atmosphere show.) was by The show lasted for about Insane Clown Posse the Roots most recent album, given four stars with Black Thought. Stone" was a three and a half hours and was 316 "Phrenology." Cody reverted to "Rolling and has been The energetic crowd lauded by many as the mix twenty-somethi- ng yup- well worth the money and Newport Music Hall talking about God in between critics of estab- masterpiece. college students, high time. For anyone remotely or Columbus, Ohio his soulful guitar rifts, group's pies, lishing his religious devotion to "Phrenology" debuted at school kids and hip-ho-p affec-tionado- s. passionately involved in the 28 on the Though a world hip-ho- p, this was the Baez the rabid crowd. At one point number Billboard small of Joan 200 and has already The Odeon served as a show to see. One can only 321 he made everyone in the crowd charts venue. spent ten weeks in the Top perfect home for a group such hope that The Roots will once Southern Theatre put out their cigarettes so they 100 albums. as Roots. Instead a hip-ho- p again grace the fair city of Columbus, Ohio wouldn't "cramp his style." The of Cody was backed by a bassist The Roots opened with the show losing its punch at an Cleveland with their unique and a drummer, both of whom first track on their new album, oversized area or music festi- style of hip-ho- p. seemed more to be in "Rock You," which led into a val, this show attracted many Compiled from their own world rather than that of . montage, of . covers of recent serious Roots fans that fully Additional reporting by www.pollstar.com - . . - . . . --. . the proceedings on stage. , songs- by 'popular- - Jiip-.ho-p enjoyed the small 'and intimate ... ' Man Foulds J .'.rt.A.".S" V Wooster Voice 9 Couples and desserts make this Gala the sweetest - Euza Cramer "Desserts are the main fea- 1 r i 1 A&E Editor ture of Gala," said Student i Activities Board (SAB) Ready to get dressed up and Special Events Chair Amy dance to a live band? Or do Poston '03. The deserts this you just have a hankering for year include tiramisu, lemon some scrumptious desserts? chiffon pie and carrot cake, as - semi-form- al W Then put on your well as New York style Ml Ik' r'm clothes and head to the Lowry cheesecake with a choice of Ballroom on Sat. Feb. 15 from strawberry, chocolate or plain 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. toppings. Chocolate mousse Gala is celebrating its 20th cake is a new and lighter anniversary this year. In com- desert and is replacing the memoration, the Lowry Art "chocolate suicide" cake Wall is featuring the posters, because it was so rich that too food menu and Voice story many of the cakes ended up clippings from the years of left over. 1984, when the dance festivi- The dessert line, which has ties began, to 2002. The first traditionally been located in Gala did not include the lus- two side rooms in Lowry, will cious desserts it now does; be in one large room this year instead, only croissants and to cut down on confusion and grapes were provided. In traffic problems. 1985 cream cheese was Gala's theme this year is brought to the dessert menu. "The 1920s," to go along with The famous Gala desserts the 20th anniversary, and fea- have been served since the tures top hats and canes. An Promotional Photo late 1980s. upside-dow- n top hat with dec-- The Swing Band "Blue Lunch " will playfor the annual Gala, which will be held in the Lowry Ballroom from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Sat. Feb. 15. Beginning Friday at orations will be on every other Two Christmas trees provided to dance to their music for table, and a bubble bowl filled by Jennifer Brown, assistant entire night. SAB has rented Cinemark with tiny lilies, ferns and baby director of student activites, a dance floor again, because breaths will be on the remain- and Megan Horn, Lowry cen- of the carpet that was placed der of the tables. ! ter and student activities in Lowry during its renova- Movies 10 The stairwell walls' that intern, will also set off each tions last December. Money ascend to Lowry will be filled picture. Rented lampposts for the floor, decorations, Daredevil (PG-1- 3) (12:10, 2:55) 5:05, 7:20, 9:30 100 balloons on each side, with a 1920s theme will also pictures, refreshments and Jungle Book 2 (G) (12:00, 2:00) 4:00, 7:00, 9:40 provided and placed by be featured. deserts comes from a budget Chicago (PG-1- 3) (11:30, 2:05) 4:45, 7:25, 10:05 "Balloons Unlimited." The live band this year is funded by SAB and the Dean York(PG-13- Gangs of New ) ( 12:25) 4:20, 7:50 Pictures will be taken again the eight-memb- er swingbig of Student's office. How to Lose a Guy in this year. The backdrop will band. Blue Lunch. Students, The majority of campus, 10 Days(PG-13-) (11:15, 1:45) 4:30, 7:15, 9:55 be a vinyl sheet with stars. staff and faculty will be able approximately 1,000 people, Shanghai Knights (PG-1- 3) (11:35, 2:10) 4:50, 7:35,10:15 show up for Gala each year. Kangaroo Jack (PG) (12:20, 3:00) 5:15, 7:45, 9:50 The dress is semi-forma- l, but clothes can range from for- The Recruit (PG-1- 3) (11:50, 2:15) 4:40, 7:10, 9:40 CBy the (hfamfofa Woman: mal dresses and suits to jeans " Darkness Falls (PG-1- 3) (12:10, 2:55) 5:05, 7:20, H 1 J 9:30 basically anything goes. Biker Boyz (PG-1- 3) (2:25)7:40 Qflumtnatwns created Having a date is not neces- Final Destination 2 (R) (12:15)4:55, 10:10 i sary either; you can come Coming soon: The Life of David Gale, Dark Blue, By 'MedievaC Women stag, with a group of friends Old School or with that special someone. ( ) Saturday, Sunday only The point is to have fun, dance the night away and eat No Classic (tcturtjnxstnttd &y PassesEvening Supersavers delicious deserts. Acadeny Award Nominee John Lawrence Gala is free for all who All shows before 5 p.m. only $3.75 attend. "It is neat that Gala General Admission $5.75 for adults, has lasted 20 years and to Friday and Saturday after 5 p.m. $6 look at how it has changed," nam, Tuesday Te(rruary 18 said Poston, "This is a great , First Matinee show Mon-F- ri $3 'KauSu Tawtr event and a memorable expe- 'For complete listings, call 330 345-8755- .- rience that' 'no one should passnjp. Sports 10 Editor: Todd Worly Swimmers take on rest of NCAC Jen Eklund meter dives. fastest time in the 100 this year Valentine's Day Special Sports Writer The Scot women had an at 53.42. Brym, who extremely successful 2002-200- 3 advanced to three NCAC Well since it's Valentine's Day and ladies all across campus are With the close of their regu- season, led by seven Ail-America- ns, championship finals last sea- stuck in class day dreaming about Russel and Erik in their under- lar season, the Scot swimmers including Liz son, hopes to improve upon her wear, we here are left to write a steamy article about love and all that and divers have focused their Whittam '05, Jenny Bayuk '03 fifth-plac- e finish in the 200 other crap. attention on continuing their and Kayla Heising '04. freestyle (1:56.35) at last' First we would like to say that we have no dates tonight. Just like success at this weekend's Whittam, the Scots' top year's NCAC meet. This year, every other year our Valentine's Day night is spent sitting on a couch NCAC Championships at swimmer in the 100 and 200 she owns the Scots' best time watching television in what we consider to be the largest sausage Branin Natatorium in Canton. backstrokes as well as the 200 in that event (1:56.06). fest in the city of Wooster. But that's ok. We'll keep our money and The Scot men and women per- and 400 individual medleys, is Roesch, who qualified for the good looks to ourselves. One day we'll find our special someone formed well this year despite the defending conference national meet while finishing that will take care of our sorry asses. tough schedules, and the North champion in the 200 IM the season off strong, should Now move on to something else. One our good friends got let's of Coast Athletic Conference (2:06.90) and placed second also contribute top times in the M engaged a few weeks ago. When I think of marriage only one good Championships, featuring last year in the 400 IM at distance freestyle races. quote from my good friend Wayne Campbell comes to mind. Division III powerhouses 4:34.11. Roesch currently owns sthe "Garth, marriage is punishment for shoplifting in some countries." Kenyon College and Denison Other strong Scot backstro-ker- s Scots' top 2002-0- 3 times in the Don't get us wrong, marriage can be great, but we still have plenty University, will challenge the include Kim Chambers '06 500 (5:09.55) and 1650 of good years of sitting on the couch watching sports before we get Scots as well. and Patti Ross '06. (17:54.28) freestyles. Jody hitched. Seeing something like this just puts things into perspective. The Scot men have Wooster has performed Bray '03 and Noel Wells '6 Maybe not having a girlfriend is a blessing in disguise. There are received strong performances strongly in freestyle races, all should also contribute strongly millions of single people out there and we are just waiting for a across the board all season. season, led by Heising, Sophie in the distance freestyle races. Cleveland team to win a championship before we start locking. Wooster has several distance Brym '05, Sonya and Tonya The Scots are hoping for points Valentine's Day was cool in like 5h grade when you would zl freestyle swimmers who Tarasenkov '04s, and Elizabeth from Kate Henley 05 in the home wiiii your cartoon valentines ar.d try to thir.'c of a w?y t. should produce solid results in Roesch '05. Heising broke her freestyle sprints as well. --.:! ti scmethi"3 extra to ti.3 girl you C:eJ in class w l:r the championship meet, . own school records in the 50 Bayuk, the Scots top swim- -- ' you were i .1 idiot. T ; ek in tl .. e C:.y everyc v : t v. including Adam Yack '04. (23.47) and 100 (51.63) mer in the breaststroke, swam

: . : yen re . ., e C.1 t iz. r it re1 cr After scoring in six events at freestyles while also anchoring the fastest time in the 200 c! -- ss. NCAC meets, Yack has posted relay teams. Heising hit the breaststroke in Division' III cf W. team-hig- h scores this season in wall in second place in the 50 this season (a school-recor- d the 500 (5:01.15) and 1650 at the 2002 NCAC 2:21.92). Joining Bayuk in (19:27.46) freestyle races. Championships (24.38). the breaststroke events will be In the sprint events, Joe The Tarasenkov twins are Jen Jenkins '04 and Sarah s c Silvestri '06 has turned in win- strong freestyle sprinters and Steele '05. The Scots are 3 C ning times in the 50, 100, and key relay team members as also hoping for points from 200 freestyle sprints and should well. They both registered Amy Clark '04, a national swim well in those races in the times under 25 seconds in the qualifier in the butterfly, Championships. Other partici- 50 this season, and Sonya diver Shannon Mclntyre '06 pants in the freestyle sprints earned the squad's second- - and all the relay teams. . i c. ; include veteran Curtis Wolfe t. .c red I 04, who swam well in the """ ' er, "" -- WWII- , . ?'-.'-y- ' r. freestyle races at the 2002 ------in n ..i.-- g fo V NCAC Championships, and t

- z t . 1 her hazv j 1 c Clint Nicely '05, who has turned in outstanding perform- r t ances in 50 and 100 freestyle races this season. Wooster's individual medley Vvl;inHt mux mrin swimmers are led by Gilchrist, who set a school record while coming in sixth -- place in the 400 IM (4:16.18) at the NCAC I WWW meet last year. Wolfe should also contribute in the back- GM in history. He has traced cf stroke events. to The Scots' divers may help the league's top stars for i:cth::rj. the men's team improve on fifth-pla- their ce finish in last 0 Photo By Jeremy Hohertz Championships. year's NCAC The Wooster swimming and diving teams travel to Canton this weekend The combination Todd of j the North Coast Athletic Conference Championships. Traditionally, and for Koenig '06 Aaron Bergman Kenyon College and Denison University have ruled the conference, 'but Jrr, CLAF.Ksrur.o, NJ. gives the Scots a powerful CNr.ws.coM '06 a ri-O- make-- .-u7.TiN- 'looking name themselves once M "Voice r the Scots are to for again. of thh Fan" at edge in .both, the one and three I R Wooster Voice 11 Men's b-b- all travels to Witt looking to clinch NCAC

Todd Worly the second half, but the Scots didn't rebound like we're capa- commanding 54-3- 3 lead into the as a team, and improved our Sports Editor only trailed twice in the entire ble of. We definitely missed locker room thanks to 9-of- -15 defensive rebounding, which we game. Wooster stayed hot from Nelson when he wasn't in there three-poi- nt shooting from behind had stressed the last couple of The men's basketball team took the field, hitting over 60 percent because he's a man underneath. the arc in the first half. Hiram (6-16,4- -9) days in practice." , another giant step this week (29-of-4- 8) from the field for the The key to the game was that kept fighting, but could Wooster now returns to the towards clinching the NCAC reg- third straight game. If it weren't we never gave up and kept never inch within 20 points the road for its biggest game of the ular season title, pulling out a for their shooting, though, the fighting throughout." rest of the way. season, a rematch with hated huge win on Saturday afternoon at Scots might not have been so for- Despite outrebounding The performance was particu- - rival Wittenberg University in a Wabash College, then riding that tunate, as Wooster was outre-bound- ed Wooster, Wabash's downfall per- mmmmbh battle momentum to humiliate Hiram for just the third time all haps was its horrid first-ha- lf "We played well enough to win," between the College on Wednesday night. season at 31-2- 3. shooting, as the Little Giants hit top two

Wabash entered the game in On the other hand, this win is just 9-of- -26 from the field. said Kyle Witucky '06. "The key teams in the third place in the conference, and especially impressive consider-- Wabash responded by shooting to the game was that we never conference. has traditionally 17-of-- 29 in With a win played Wooster the second gave up and kept fighting over the tough lately, so half to boost throughout." Tigers (16- - the Scots knew their accuracy 5.11-2- ). the this game to 47.3 per- Scots wouldn't exact- cent for the larly awe-inspiri- ng considering would clinch the regular season ly be a cake-wal- k. "4g f game. Wooster, ranked fifth in the coun- championship in the NCAC. And But in the Also scor- try, played the vast majority of the while it certainly won't be eas.

... end, Wooster i-,f- ing in double game without Nelson, who was Wooster learned from the first made the key figures for the resting due to an illness. But all matchup how good it can be plays when it Scots were Nelson's sickness did was to when playing well. counted most, Smith and showcase Wooster's deadly out- "We definitely need to rebound and the Scots Rodney side shooting, as Ryan Snyder '04 well at Witt." said Witucky. "We 1 e f t Mitchell '04 and Mitchell had outstanding need to make sure we fight Crawfordsville, with 12 and games on the perimeter, leading through screens on defense, and Ind. with a 74-6- 9 1 1 points, the way. with 17 and 15 points, maintain our intensity. We're victory. The sty V tJr respectively, respectively. Smith netted 13 confident now. so we need to Scots led including sev- points, all in the first half, and come out playing to win."

all-arou- Wabash 34-2- 7 eral crucial Blake Mealer '05 had a solid nd By clinching the regular season at halftime, but baskets down game with nine rebounds title, the Scots would ensure that the Little Giants the stretch. and six assists. they host the NCAC tournament. battled back, Wednesday The Scots continued to shoot forging a tie at night quickly well, hitting 50 percent (32-of-6- 4)

12-of-- field, 27 59 with just five turned into a from the including BE A LEADER minutes left to nightmare for from downtown. Wooster AUOKG play. However, Hiram, as the responded to Saturday's disap- Wooster contin- Scots stormed pointment underneath to outre-boun- d LEADERS ually proved out to a 20--4 the Terriers 39-3- 5. while itself in the lead less than its stifling defense held Hiram to With your bachelor' clutch, hitting nine minutes its lowest scoring output of the degrtt. yau cm three three-pointe- rs into the game. season on 32.7 percent (18-of-5- 5) became Army in the The Terriers shooting. Officer and be a leader next 3:41 to take (B could never "Our first goal is always to get among leaders, la a 70-6- 5 lead. claw within the ball inside," said Witucky. Officer Caadidata The Little Photo By Jeremy Hohertz 10 points "Our post guys kept making some School (OCS). you'll kickouts, and we just made leara atiaegement Giants came Rodney Mitchell '04 pulls up for a jumper against Hiram. after that, as good down and Wooster shift some open shots. We played well aad leadership techmquei. Apply mow. scored to cut the ed into cruise Opeinnp art limited. lead back down to three at 70-6- 7. ing Nelson was in foul trouble control on its way to an imposing And that's when Bryan Nelson throughout, and although he still 91-5- 8 win. Perhaps the most Cill tfl. Illtil aiue-m-i- Ma '03, as cool as the other side of the ended up with a game-hig- h 24 exciting part of the game came pillow, calmly sank two gigantic points, the Scots definitely felt with 4:43 left in the first half BOOKS HI STOCK free throws to put the Scots up by his absence underneath. With when Smith hit a three-point- er Used and Rare Books five with just 9 seconds left. Matt his 24 points. Nelson moved into from the right wing to become the 75,000 Volumes on 2 floors a week me Open 7days Smith '03 shattered any hopes for fifth place all-ti- in career 25th player in school history to a Wabash comeback, stealing a scoring in the NCAC, now with score 1,000 points. Smith, who Xfon.Sat.:8:30 am to 9:00 pm Sun.: 1:00pm to 5:00pm pass at halfcourt and taking it in 1,721 points. holds the school record for career 1 Buy Sell Trade three-pointe- 'if for a lay-u- p to account for the "Against Wabash, we played rs made with 208 and 140 East Liberty St. I fmal margin.. . .w.e.H enough tp.wjn," said, Kyle counting, now has 1,002 points; Downkymi Wooster, Ohio si . back-and-fox- th '06.r,"But-we.duln'- It was, a affair,, .Witucky. 4 not5ust in this'seasdn! ; (Li '-S- '.V.V.33P(W.Bpor.v.V.. iinr " cots !. as the game was tied six times in play well on defense and we The '(21-- 1, 1'3J) tbofc'--a Till: OOSTERVcVOICE 12

Vance dominates meet (Women's b-b- all beats Hiram win against Ben three finishes for Wooster runners. Erik Smith on a run, and took the lead late much needed Mitchell Baldwin-Wallac- e Hiram. The Scots found them- Managing took home Sports Writer in the game. Despite a three Editor first place on the men's side with point shot from Molly Rallo '05 selves up 13-- 2 thanks to an The Scot harriers continued the 159.83 points, the Scot's finished The College of Wooster's in the final minutes, Ursuline eight point outburst from basketball team post- 78-7- 2003 indoor campaign on Friday with 59.50 points. For the women women's went on to win 4. Flavin. Hiram then rebounded, at the Case Western Reserve it was The State University of ed a record of 1- -2 during a three Wooster's leader was Louttit but the Scots went on another fin- this week. The 32-2- Invitational. The men's team New York at Fredonia taking the game stretch with her fourth double-doubl- e. run to go up 0 at the half. ished sixth of nine teams while the first place crown with 98 points. Scots hosted Denison Louttit had an incredible game The Scots poured it on in the women's squad came in seventh The Wooster women compiled University on Saturday, and lost with 19 points and 13 rebounds second half, and cruised to a 72-5- 0 of eight teams. The meet was 37.75 points. 60-4- 9. On Monday, the Scots in the loss. Replacing Davison, win. Suzanne Lucas '03 put highlighted by six individual top-- Keith Vance '04 ate his traveled to Ursuline, losing 78-7- 4. Rallo had 14 points and a team up 12 points and 10 rebound to Wheaties in the morning and pro- The Scots ended their los- high four assists coming off the lead the way, all in 14 minutes ceeded to win the shot put compe- ing streak on Wednesday, win- bench. Both squads were even of action. Flavin put up 10 tition with a throw of 49'9.25". ning 72-5- 0 at Hiram. Wooster's in free throws and field goal points and six boards in the win. This was the third meet in a row in record is now 11-1- 1. percentage. The difference This Saturday, the Scots will ZD In the first half of Wooster's 54-4- o which Vance has won the shot put. came from a 9 rebound take on Wittenberg at home in CD Also in the field for the men, game against Denison, the advantage for Ursuline. attempt to raise the record The Big a Nathan Collins '04 took home Scots held the Red to Wooster got back to .500 in a above .500. . CO to 4-of-- 27 shooting, and went - ' to second place in the triple jump, C o leaping 41'5". James Williams into the half with a 16-1- 5 lead. CD o lead co E '04 jumped 20'7" to take third in The Scots added to the ). the long jump. Doug Reiser '04 early in the second half, with CD in vault, Jennifer Flavin '04 converting - O finished third the pole O on two free-thro- ws to make the CL o vaulting 13'. Q 18-1- co 71 In the track events the men were score 5. Shortly after, Denison went CO . lead by Taylor Delhagen '06, who -- 16-- 4 LU . in 3000 on a run, making the score a 3 took fifth place the meters CD CC 31-2- 2. 4 event (9:13.89). Chris Taft '06 Wooster couldn't catch and Colin Turner '06 snagged up, and the game ended at 60-4- 9. E fourth (2:01.38) and fifth plr.ce Wooster narrowed the score CD " to five in the second half, but 4o 5 u. CO (2:01.66) respectively in the 800 CD O meters. Matt Knepp sprinted they would get no closer. CO CO '06 2 CO c E co to a fourth place showing in the 55 Statistically for the Scots, o CO (6.78). Lindsey Schaaff '04 recorded a O LU meters CO 0)CJ In the women's field events, team high 12 points, and Flavin o x added 11. Alexis Louttit '05 -- Jill Berner '06 conquered the a o "co pole vault with a school-recor- d posted a team high 6 rebounds Wooster IN vault of 10', giving her first place in the loss. held 0) 2 in the event. Also placing were Denison to 32 percent shooting O Kate Legg '06 and Alexa for the gamer but Wooster shot co c McCarthy who placed sixth only 28 percent throughout. a '06 to and eighth respectively. Wooster lost at Ursuline in an Nicole Desantis '03 doubled upset on Monday. The Scots CD found themselves without CD up her scoring, crossing fifth in " - "". - V - if Courtney Davison '03, who . i" . '' .. . "J the 400 meters (1:04.58) and O o sixth in the 200 meters (29.03). was out with an illness, and Karina Colbenson '04 finished Schaaff early on because of an by Jeremy Hohertz o third in the 800 meters with a ankle injury. The Scots were Photo O time of 2:29.85. down at the half, but rallied in Michelle Hall '06 looks to pass off to a teammate during a recent This Saturday Wooster will the second half to take a six ' game. Wooster. "who beat Hiram on Wednesday, returns to action on travel to Denison for the Big point lead. Ursuline then went Saturday afternoon when Wittenberg University comes to town. Red Invitational. 1

Track & Field Swimming & Diving Women's Basketball Men's Basketball 215 at Big Red Invite 213-1- 5 at NCAC Championships 215 vs. Wittenberg 215 at Wittenberg 221 at Greater Cleveland 219 at Kenyon 219 at Ohio Wesleyan Championships