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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.