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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]. "Why should we subsidize intel- lectual curiosity?" E OOSTERrOICE - Ronald Reagan, W'Serving the College of Wooster since 1883383 V campaign speech, 1 980 Vol. CXXI, Issue XVI February 6, 2004 ResLife faces changes Strategic Plan to By Vanessa Lange be available. that even the smaller singles will Staff Writer The program plans to focus on get filled. Some people don't include more input the specific needs of seniors. need a lot of space: For them, it Next year, all rooms in Dorm programs could include is the privacy that is important." was a real strategic plan or an Armington and Stevenson Halls helpful information on job search-- , Marissa Bambrey '05, an By Danny George appeal to donors," said English will be converted into singles as es and interviews as well as stress applicant to the program, agreed. Chief Staff Writer Professor -- Nancy Grace, who part of the new Senior Housing relief strategies. The halls will Though she said she would cer- served on last semester's commit- Program. Stevenson, which is the also stay open over breaks, allow- tainly prefer to have one of the The College has reconfigured tee. "We wanted a plan we could hall currently in the worst repair, ing for seniors to stay and work on larger singles, she said that she its strategic planning process to take with pride to the Board of will receive an internal upgrade their Independent Studies. "We "would probably take one of the give students, faculty and admin- Trustees that spoke in a cohesive, this summer, similar to what are planning the dorms to have a smaller rooms if it came between istrative staff members greater coherent manner and presented a Armington received a few years very I.S.-center- ed environment," that and not having a single." representation in the drafting of its workable, manageable vision ... ago. The renovation will include said David M. Brown, director of Brown hinted at the possibility 2004-0- 8 Strategic Plan. to move us forward and make us new movable furniture, carpeting residential life and housing. of some of these smaller singles Last month, the faculty a better institution." being converted into study Advisory Committee working The faculty's vote led to the for- rooms, but he acknowledged that alongside President Hales on the mation of a new Advisory most of the rooms will need to be authorship of the Strategic Plan Committee composed of 21 repre- filled in order to have enough voted to restart the planning sentatives, nine faculty members spaces to house every student. process after concern was raised (including representatives from The Freshman Program, which that the document did not rigor- the library and PEC), nine mem- is currently located in Armington ously enough define an academic bers of the administrative staff and Stevenson Halls, will be mission for the College. and three students. Charged with - r-r-.- i. moved Douglass and Wagner "One of our functions was to be V- -- to J next year, which will mean more very critical, and we were not b first year students will live in sure to what extent the document See "Strategic" page 3 first year halls. To maintain the low resident-to-R- A ratio provid- ed by the small sections in New director takes Armington and Stevenson, the new freshman dorms will have two RAs on each hall. on Kauke challenge These changes will decrease the number of buildings to By Erin Cook development. His duties include Director ofhousing Dave Brown explains the housing changes to choose from for general room Staff Writer working and cultivating relation- students (Photo by Caroline Hotra). draw, but with the construction of ships with alumni, friends of the Bornhuetter Hall, there will be Appointed on Jan. 19, College, current and past parents, in the rooms and hallways and a Because of the decreased occu- around 30 to 40 more spaces Director of Development and helping to raise money for the new paint job on the walls. pancy and the all upper-cla- ss pop- from which to choose. Bradley L. Cors has already College, especially for the Residential Life and Housing ulation, the dorms will only have This past Monday, Residential hopes that these two dorms will be two or three resident assistants Life and Housing gave a presen- filled entirely by seniors, but if (RAs) per building tation regarding these changes in vacancies exist, juniors will have Armington and Stevenson are housing options. After the pres- "I am excited that I the opportunity to choose from separated into sections, each with entation, students were invited to will be meeting rooms in these buildings. eight rooms. Groups pf a maxi- ask questions about the changes. alumni and develop- The lounge areas in both mum of eight students will be able Students raised concerns over the ing relationships smaller singles in Stevenson and Armington and Stevenson will be to apply to live together in these with them . . ." changed so that each will have a sections as a block. Armington as well as the applica- Dir. Development specific use. The members of the block will tion process for receiving a single of Ideas include an aerobicrelax- be able to decide amongst them- room. This year, all students who Bradley L. Cors ation room, a TV room, a game selves who will live in which wish to live in a single will need room and a study room similar to , room. Students can also apply to fill out a separate application. Photo Courtesy of OPI the Babcock dining hall. as individuals. Before general room draw, a sep- Additional improvements to the One concern is that each of arate room draw will be held just immersed himself in the Independent Minds Campaign buildings will include an updated these sections has two smaller for single rooms. College's Independent Minds and the new Kauke Challenge. kitchen and a possible printing rooms that are currently being Another recent development fundraising campaign. He. is starting to plan business release station, though no com- used as singles for freshmen. that will affect housing is the As the new Director of puter lab. 83 rooms in Armington "There is a high demand for sin- Development, Cors reports to "Development" 3 and 51 rooms in Stevenson will gles," saidtJsaid Brown. "We anticipate See "Changes" page 2 Sara L. Patton, vice president for See page News 2 Editors: Christopher Beck Justin L. Hart Asst. Editor: Elizabeth M. Miller News Briefs New housing options, regulations in 2004-0- 5 Deposit increase I Changes I Tirpstidp' sprtes invites students 1 The College has to change continued from p. its system of enrollment and revision of the Student security deposits this year in an Government Organization's to explore International program policy. Starting effort to simplify it. Under the (SGA) smoking Assistant Professor of History Dr. new system, there will be a one- next semester, it will be prohibit- Greg Shaya delivers a lecture in the time deposit of $350 for each ed to smoke in any of the Babcock Formal Lounge on Feb. 2. current student due by March College's residence halls or pro- The lecture, entitled "France and gram houses, including any stu- 15,2004. the U.S.: A History of Mutual Any current student who dent rooms, restrooms, stairwells, Understanding?" was the first in a does not pay the deposit by this or public areas. It is also prohibit- series of February Fireside Chats date will not be permitted to ed to smoke within a radius of 25 o sponsored by the International take part in arena registration or feet of any program house or res- Program and the Dean of Faculty room draw for the Fall 2004 idence hall. which will examine a variety of several reasons for semester. There are issues in international relations. new rules. The College will hold each the enactment of these This Mon., Feb. 9, at 9:30 p.m., students' deposit until he or she The primary rationale for the pol- Babcock will host an open house for graduates or withdraws from icy change is the prevention the students interested in the program. enrollment, at which time the health problems associated with Seen here are student Bill amount will be refunded to the second-han- d smoke. Meininger '07, Amanda Rose student after taking out payment The smoking ban is expected to McCreight '07 and Erin Barns '06 for any outstanding charges on remove a major fire hazard; (Photo by Sajal Sthapit). the account. smoking is listed as the third-mo- st Starting in the 2004-0- 5 aca- common cause of fires in demic year, only students who dormitories by the Federal some smokers reduce or even quit dict how all these changes will change in housing can cause a rip- are new or re-admit- ted to the Emergency Management Agency their tobacco use. affect the housing situation for ple effect across the system," said college will have to pay the (FEMA). Finally, bans on smok- The Office of Residential Life next year, but the outcome is real- Brown. "I'm as fascinated as any- deposit. It is anticipated that the ing have been shown to help and Housing has tried hard to pre ly beyond their control. "Any one to see how all this plays out." policy will simplify the process of paying such deposits, which until now had been paid each year of a student's attendance. U.S. foreign policy addressed However, U.S. actions against ter- President George W. Bush would assertive unilateralists ... survive By Justin Hart ror were not as widely publicized have pursued a similar policy the Bush Administration or not?" Grant awarded News Editor before then and did not take such even in the absence of the attacks, Haney asked. He did not claim to The The College is to an active initiative as now in pur- while others claim the attacks know, but maintained that such receive a federal grant of The 2004 Great Decisions lec- suing terrorists. were the deciding factor in the policies may likely continue $975,000 to use for an ture series began with a presenta- One of the biggest changes the shift. "I don't know which one of under a new president. upgrade of information tech- tion by Miami University U.S. foreign policy has had to those is true," said Haney. Haney discussed the possibility nology. This grant is part of a Associate Professor of Political make is to formulate ways to Regarding the invasion of Iraq, that the U.S. may disengage from

spending bill . passed by Science Patrick J. Haney on Tues., deal with threats from groups Haney discussed the work of sev- its commitments in Afghanistan Congress this fiscal year and Feb. 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Gault and individuals not affiliated eral scholars detailing the forma- or Iraq if the human and financial signed into law by President Recital Hall in Scheide Music with any government. "How do tion of the idea of preemptive mil- costs become too high. Bush late last month. Center. The lecture was entitled, states deal with non-sta- te itary strikes against potentially "I very much worry about a cut-and-r- un The College of Wooster "U.S. Foreign Policy in the Post-Septemb- er actors?" Cors asked. "Non-state-bas- ed threatening targets. sort of response," he said. was one of 11 higher-learnin- g 1 1 Era." actors are very difficult to Haney expressed doubt about Haney felt that the U.S. may only institutions in Northeast Haney discussed the ways in deter," he said. the theory that U.S. had gone to worsen the situation if it fails to Ohio to acquire funds from which U.S. foreign policy has "We also have a new Homeland war with Iraq to obtain its large stay in those countries and ensure the new bill. U.S. Rep. Ralph both changed in some areas and Security Department," Haney supply of oil. their stability. Regula (R-OH- ), who repre- stayed the same in other areas said. He declared that "many of us "If really all we wanted was While terrorism policy has sents Wooster's district, after the terrorist attacks of have been waiting" for such the oil, smart sanctions would changed much, other aspects of helped to secure the grant for September 11. "In some ways changes to the national security have been the policy that would U.S. foreign policy remain the the College. it's changed a lot ... in other bureaucracy, in the hopes of mak- have done it," said Haney. same. "Our policy with respect to The grant will allow the ways it hasn't changed that ing it more effective. "I'm not sure it is the moving Cuba ... really hasn't changed College to upgrade all technol- much," he said. "It's hard to know how much factor, but it certainly is part of the much at all," said Haney. ogy operations, and to make One of the major changes has it's U.S. foreign policy story." He claimed that oil is an As an example, he discussed the improvements on. the Wooster been in the policy regarding ter- changed because of September especially central issue in the cur- economic embargo between the Information Network as well rorism. "We had been waging war 11," he said. rent reconstruction of Iraq follow- U.S. and Cuba, which has been as to several projects dealing on terrorism," Haney said, even Some people have suggested ing the invasion. with instructional technology. before the. 2001 tragedy. instead that the administration of "Will this policy of being See "Haney" page 3 The Voice, Friday, February 06, 2004 3

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1 ------m -- -- "The,trl 'h o newn mil processr--i yrrr r r isVr r w- w , m w w w Corner Strategic more open; it has I challenge broader faculty Kauke rial Friday, Feb. 6 continued p. 1 and from staff input..." identifying and prioritizing the $ 1 8 million. .The campaign to Tea and conversation: My College's goals and advising the Professor Lori raise funds will end in June 2007. needs, Lilly - Development NeedsWorld's President in the authorship of the Bettoson- Varga 3 continued from p. 1 - The Walton Foundation will House, p.m. 2004-0- 8 Strategic Plan, the match dollar-for-doll- ar all cash Committee will attempt to prepare their input," she said.The new Connecticut, Massachusetts, donations raised in the challenge Saturday, Feb. 7 drafts of the document in February process is more open; it has Maine, and several other states. before March 1, 2005, as well as and March." broader faculty and staff input "I am excited that I will be all written pledges paid before the Coffeehouse: Jason These drafts will then be dis- and it should, hopefully, enrich meeting alumni and developing end of the fundraising challenge. Levassuer, 8 p.m. Lowry cussed on campus in March, April and enhance the plan." relationships with them in order The College is expected to start Lounge. and May, and a finalized docu- Aaron Applebaum '04, presi- to help support the College of the renovations to Kauke Hall in ment will be submitted to the dent of SGA, says that the draft- Wooster," said Cors. the spring of 2005, and expects Board of Trustees in June. ing of the plan will benefit from Cors has an extensive back- that the project completed by the Monday, Feb. 9 Professor Lori Bettison-Varg- a, increased student input ground working in development fall of 2006. who served on last semester's "It's a shame that all the time and marketing. Raised in Kauke Hall is believed to be in Babcock Open House, Advisory Board, is hopeful that put in by the Advisory Committee Cincinnati, has an educational need of such renovations, 9:30 p.m. the revised planning process "will last semester ended up being for background in the liberal arts, because it has been in use for move us in a more solid direction nothing," Applebaum said. including a Bachelors degree about a century. WAC Meeting, 6 p.m. ... Last semester I was con- "But I feel that the new process from Davidson College (NC) and A previous renovation in the Lowry Dining Hall cerned by what I saw as some benefits greatly from additional a Masters from Xavier University.- - 1960s was thought to have been barriers, perhaps unintentional, to student input, as the new process Cors has previously worked at damaging, with windows and Wednesday, Feb. 11 presenting the plan to faculty, increases student involvement to Rubbermaid and at Akro-Mil- s, woodwork hidden by low ceil- staff and students and getting three students." where he was the Product ings and offices located in old Development Manager and storage rooms. Open Discussion about helped put 136 new products on Cors is looking forward to new abortion laws spon- Haney talks on 911 the market over the course of the completion of the Kauke sored by the WRC in accused it of giving false leads nine years. Challenge. Once the renova- Lowry Pit, 4 p.m. Haney about terrorists' whereabouts. The Kauke Challenge began tion is completed, Kauke Hall Haney's lecture was the first in when the Walton Family will contain 20 classrooms, 66 Thursday, Feb. 12 continued from p. 2 this year's Great Decisions series, Foundation, who recently gave a renovated offices for faculty ongoing Tor decades despite the theme of which is "Pax gift of $9 million with $1 million members, several lounge areas TWISTER TOURNA- going to an endowed scholarship and a coffee shop much like the several interest groups attempting Americana? The U.S. and the World MENT! If you are bored to repeal it. World?" fund, agreed to have the remain- Java Hut. ... or the U.S. versus the on a Thursday night, check Also he felt that the war on ter- All of the Great Decisions lec- ing $8 million earmarked as a The original architectural out the tourney for that rorism has not had an impact on tures will be in Gault Recital Hall matching challenge grant for the integrity will be restored to what game! Play relations between the U.S. and on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. renovation of Kauke Hall. it was before the 1960 renovation. famous party Cuba. "September 11 didn't end it The series' next lecture will be The cost of the entire renova- A major focus will be on limited to 50 people, so either," he said. Tues., Feb. 10. tion is estimated at approximately improving technology and updat- hurry! Play begins at 9 "There has been some little ing it to today's standards and p.m. in Lowry Lounge. change in the way the administra- Student Government Association bringing Kauke Hall into compli- tion talks about Cuba," Haney ance with ADA regulations. said. The Bush Administration has Funding Allocations The library is looking occasionally mentioned that Cuba for a technical assis- NRHH $422 Pursuing Scientific IRON'S Shop is suspected of having a biological Colon com- EMPOWER $80 Interests $747 tant. If you have weapons program. puter and people skills, The administration has also crit- SMAAC $615 Psi Chi ; $339 Artist's Supplies icized Cuba for not doing enough NSSLHA $630 South Asia apply at Student to help combat terrorism and Eta Sigma Phi $150" Committee $235 Student Employment Office. Allies and Queers $525 Physics Club $205 Questions? Contact Educational Proyecto Latino $590 mO'0 Discount Andy Busch x2608. Mim 4 riwr 1 Stwdtu Tmmr 0wor Adventure Club $330 Word Up! $80

CANCUN Peace by Peace $265 Wooster Christian 330-262-5- 171 ACAPUIC0 CO. W. Belles $149 Fellowship $450 Slam poet Kirk JAMAICA Psychology Club $565 FCA $625 Downtown Wooster ' Nugent will be on cam- .BAHAMAS CA R D E D. . $343 Dream $150 FLORIDA 19 in Bike Program $760 Pueblo de Esperanza $305 pus Feb. the at 8pm. COW Dance $300 Student Music Matsos Family Restaurant underground Yoga Club $720 Association $115 30 off aO CO.W. stuJepts MP Moot Court Team $45 ad. wMjL 3,000 AD Phi Alpha taadtj OM tm yyiiiM i nil i M B VICMS Theta - $220 Common Grounds $935 - 154 W. liberty St 330-264-88-00 Viewpoints 4 Editors: Matthew Foulds E.W. Shilling Voice Editorials Planned Parenthood is legit Represents the opinion of the Voice Editorial Board So you think Planned to counsel individuals about their it will impact everyone. Parenthood is all about condoms reproductive freedoms. The March for Freedom of Slippery bricks, slick Arch and babies? As a volunteer for the I want to stress the fact that Choice in Washington D.C. on Planned Parenthood Clinic and a Planned Parenthood does not Sunday, April 25 is a mobilization The grounds crew at the college has done a good keeping up job member of the program house on endorse politi- to prevent the federal government with the weather. The conditions over the past month have brought campus, I am frequently dissa-pointe- d cal candidates, from restricting abortion rights every type of precipitation one could imagine, with students continu-al-y by the widespread igno- and therefore and the reproduction freedom for have problems getting from one place to another. However, there rance on our campus regarding the is not a politi- all women. The Feminist are some areas that present more problems than others. The Kauke services and general mission of cal organiza-- Majority, NARAL Pro-Choi- ce a is O: Arch after night of snow or rain suitable only for brave students, the Planned Parenthood organiza- "Nj t i o n . America, National Organization who wish to take a risk on their way to class. One could easily take a tion. I actually have answered for Women and Planned running start and slide right through the Kauke arch. Although the However, sarahkaplan most issues Parenthood Federation of building will be renovated in the near future, it would be safer and planning to have children?" and, America are the principal organiz- more appropriate to apply new treading to the floor the Arch soon. regarding of "It's about free condoms and birth female reproductive choices ers. Wooster Students who are In addition, the plowing of the brick sidewalks has dislodged many control, right?" cause the organization to become willing to take action can help of the famed Wooster bricks. This is problematic not only because of Planned Parenthood services a hot topic. prevent the undoing of Roe vs. the damage to the beautiful red sidewalks on campus, but also include: contraception, fertility Right now women's abortion Wade decision of 1973. I encour- because it is yet another danger to the unaware pedestrian. enhancement, sterilization, abor- rights and reproduction freedoms age both females and males in tion healthcare, and the prevention are in jeopardy. The federal support of women's rights, to use Dorm lighting unsuitable and treatment of sexually trans- administration and Congress your freedom of choice and march As college students, we are expected to spend many hours every mitted infections. Most people are have revived anti-choi- ce policies, on Washington. The Women's day poring over books, taking notes and writing papers. Poor light- unaware of the fact that there are put extremists in administration Resource Center and the Planned ing only makes matters worse sometimes impossible. This may men's healthcare services too. posts and pushed religious ideol- Parenthood Program house are seem like a trivial point, but to students who must spend many of Planned Parenthood's mission ogy. As a woman, I am scared by co-sponsor- ing a bus to take their study hours in their rooms, lighting is a serious issue. "enables individuals to have chil- the idea of threatening changes to Wooster students to Washington. Unfortunately, many of the rooms on this campus are inadequately dren when and if they are ready: my freedom of choice. If anti-choi- ce (and sometimes just foolishly) lit. Take, for example, rooms in physically, emotionally, and finan- policies are made, poor Sarah Kaplan can be reached Andrews with one narrow flourescent light right inside the door. cially." Abortion services are not women around the world, with- about questions pertaining to There is no physical way for two flourescent bulbs so poorly placed performed in the Wooster PPF out means of protection will be Planned Parenthood at to provide enough light for two students to study. Purchasing lamps clinic, although nurses are trained affected first and then eventually SKaplanwooster.edu to counteract the poor lighting is financially burdensome for some students. Our suggestion: if rewiring rooms is prohibitively expen- rr sive, the college should equip badly lit rooms with floor lamps and Voice "unprofessionalism? desk lamps. Or provide students with cooling cucumber eye pads and reading glasses to heal the eye strain. To the editors, when I do, it is certainly not Ani cover art and the artist's appear- We are writing in response to DiFranco." If Waldman truly did ance than hisher tunes? What - "well-groom- Andrew Waldman 's article on Ani not know of DiFranco's music exactly do DiFranco's ed HE yfOOSTER VOICE DiFranco's new CD release, prior to hearing this CD, why dreadlocks" and "top-notc- h I1 Educated Guess, which was would he hesitate to review this cover album art" have to do Editors in Chief lished in last week's issue. CD? For that matter, why would with her music? Eliza S. Cramer and Pamela J. Miller Waldman s review was confused he claim that there is a "lack of We would like to feel confi- Managing Editor: Andrew R. Waldman and haphazard, which may repre- angsty rock" in her music, and Associate Editor: Sarah E. Core Wrh Administrator how dant that The Voice is choosing Chief Staff Writer: Daniel George - Nancy Dujmovic sent unprofessionalism existing would Waldman know that writers to review music CDs Chief Staff Photographer: Jeremy Hohertz within the walls of the Voice. If DiFranco's tunes are "feminist" in who are qualified to do so. News Editors: Christopher Beck Cimilation M.nrr Voice Justin U Hart Ronny Ewanek the receives free CDs for nature without ever having heard a Artists deserve respect, and Assistant News Editor: Elizabeth Miller review on occasion, why would song? It must be due to previously Voice readers do as well. Pre- Viewpoints Editors: Matthew Foulds Ait M.n.y.- - the editors approve of a writer, created biases against DiFranco, existing biases should not E. W. Shilling Erin Plant enter Features Editors: Chaz Fischer who admittedly has no experience perhaps acquired by talking to an into solid journalism; therefore, Nathan Small Production At.nt with both writing music reviews unidentified fan. As indicator of in the future, individual preju- AAE Editors: Kara Barney Margaux Day sub-p- ar Elizabeth Weiss and with DiFranco's extensive Waldman 's reporting dices against artists and their

Sports Editors: David Murray , , , . repertoire, to review this CD? skills, he quotes an unknown www.wooster.eduvoK-- e music should be kept out of Molly Rallo Waldman admits to a lack of DiFranco fan who declares, "its music reviews. has Photo Editors: CoJin Frazcc Waldman Caroline Hotra understanding of her music; he like she wrote her best song at age supplied with a "mis-educat- ed Demotes Member of the Editorial Board readers Cartoonist: Will Tones states that "I knew that I was 18, and has been trying to top that guess" about DiFranco TV a ampaper rar n-nm- ur-iv aw-ae- Wr Uce a of Cnflrar o Winter d and pnxajced cnurd) b Oudcatt. The Hmct b Mnaeri OK Fnda at tht k Mil inn. Kfeort vcar. eicepi during euniMnu ad break. about to enter unknown territory" ever since." Waldman agrees with and her music. We only ask that we ar aecrwanr? Xhnmc of die cawe adcM bod, fan, coHrae tMiMMiai or Xbtc afT b Monhen of TV Hwr atonal board BtliaoJ atm. cntuam and kocn to die editor Ktflea tae before reviewing the CD. this fan, yet if he indeed had no he spare future artists such disre- orjMKMM a, wrnen. The Voter eacoaraaci all letter id tae atom. The Micamed Mid limn r 530 wards. Lcmn red aad the? aaM be vacated b 5 V--ar. a Maada fw Fnda piMicatM ErxtroracndaaMCMMaic-- - However, he alludes to pre-man-ufactu- background with DiFranco's spect and give future music nercdai aad mum mdudr a panae aawihrr The Vbtrw fescno tae ngt loooadcaar. amy Kncr raat rocne biases and ideas about songs, how could he logistically. reviews equal judgment. Tae mtnpmpcr af? n an PcsarMuMr for an damaaes nsuttiac ttnm ader turn ra tar Voter Paid aad ipaid ads do a rtflaa aat atwr or yaiai of lac Pdwnnal Braml Ml ma-ri- ali n an! mi laii what DiFranco attempts to relay concur with this statement? Also, rated, paMnacd or bwadcaM widwai the poor wnoca pcranmi at The Hbmvr uv. ld - Satacnptioa. to The ce $J0 se-adiMta- . . -- arc per car HMMide. and $47 iatrrwatvaa.lv AH crjfietprtideacc anWd tfr The through her music- He claims, "I what type of educated music Erin Skinner, -- Kock, & '4-a- Stacia C-- 3 Wonder Vwce. Am JlrT. The CoMeae WnoMer. OH W . phnac 2X7-- 2 Wwe aumfcer J. Office hun arc Wod-y-s - fm an 2p.a .'...... , don't' usually review music,- ajid ' reviewer obsesses more over the Katie Harrison '04s- - .' The Voice, Friday, February 6, 2004 5 Luce lax in enforc- ing living policies To the editors. livinglearning environment To most College of Wooster focusing on developing foreign students, Luce Hall is considered language skills". It is stated that ' to be one of the nicest places to "to live in one of the suites, you live on campus, thanks to its have to be. studying one of the beautiful windows, spacious languages. The reasons for this rooms, and the suite environ- are that you live in an environ- ment. However, the original ment where you speak a foreign benefactors of Luce did not build language most of the time, which it as a general 'room-dra- w' resi- favors its acquisition." dence hall. On the Russian website, it Many students arrive on cam- says that residents sign a pledge pus freshman year, ourselves to speak only Russian at all included, take one look at times in designated areas of the Luce, and think "Wow, I'd love language suite. The Chinese to live there next year." After website states: "We try to emu- that initial thought, freshmen late the Chinese language and T i then discover that Luce Hall is culture as much as possible. Coupled with the desire to live in dents with the desire to learn in a would live in the Russian suite a language dorm, and if a stu- Participants in the suite have a nice room should be the desire foreign language community, regardless of its location on cam- dent wants to experience all of either taken Chinese before, and passion to speak, learn, and residents who are not taking the pus. If the Russian suite was in the amenities of Luce, they been to China, or come from immerse oneself in a foreign lan- language reduce Luce's credibil- Wagner, it would not make a dif- have to earn them through China. Students who are taking guage and its culture. ity and inhabit rooms that lan- ference to me." studying a foreign language Chinese language or literature Instead there are some stu- guage students deserve. This has Should somebody who has and having a desire to immerse classes are qualified to apply dents living in language suites been an experience we have had nothing to do with the specific themselves into that language's and will receive most favorable who don't even have the to deal with. language have a place in Luce? culture. This is what Housing consideration." Really? respect to take a cultural class There are some students that Or should Luce be what it is tells the students, but is this Some language suites do fol- in the specific language. Year have voiced their opinion that liv- designed to be a place of inten- actually the case? low language requirements, but by year, Luce is moving away ing in Luce is not about luxury, it sive language study and intercul-tur- al As stated on the College of despite the claims on various from being a reward, a gift, or is about participating in and build- community? Wooster webpage, there are six websites, there are language even incentive, for taking a for- ing upon language and cultural Language Suites in Luce, which suites in Luce that do not, and eign language. foundations. Jay Menefee '04 is -- Meaghin Kennedy & "provide students with a this problem is increasing. . . Besides being unfair to stu one of these students. He states: "I Brittany Wellner '05s Disturbing rumors surround custodial changes are currently coming into place As college students we often come to expect from the col- Our custodians other less visible college custodial staff enjoy believing the myth that lege. This group is The College and regarding the and these may in fact just we are on our own, or at least of Wooster' s custodial staff. employees deserve to enjoy the same benefits as that be a few of the growing pains not the Each day, they clean our bath- any other member of its workforce. dependent rooms, vacuum our floors, and that come with such changes. I dump out our trash, making it allowed to leave the designated would seem as if the College also feel that the College should individuals switching possible for us to enjoy cleanli- work areas which they are has very little trust for the very be commended for we once many to ; the hours of custodians were during er and healthier lifestyle than assigned to, and furthermore, group of people that its comfort V than the we would have if such tasks have absolutely no right to so seriously depends upon. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. rather the dark a.m. noon. were left to our own devices. enjoy a lunch in Lowry as most How can we ever expect our far less tolerable 4 to years before 1 Such changes are an indication our college mattfoulds However, even though the other staff members are entitled. custodial staff to take care of us that the College is at least try- we " custodial staff bears such great On top of not allowing them if we feel that we do not need to life. If ing to take a far more active to eat three importance to both students and to enjoy a meal with the whole take care of them? While these have the desire interest in its staff. Whatever French fries at dinner, basically anyone who finds of the Wooster staff, they are feelings are surely not shared bowls of the true state of custodial mat- we can. we decide to' skip a themselves inside of any college not allowed even to leave cam- by the custodial staff as a If ters right now I would welcome our grade may building, it has come to my pus for their meals, but instead, whole, it is unnecessary that class, though a response that would at least a blow, nobody attention from a few' staff mem- must eat only in areas the col- half or even a quarter of this take there's clear up what is, in my opinion us; and the idea of a bers that they are experiencing a lege designates for them. College's staff should be so dis- stopping a confusing state of being for as it is, is number of reservations regard- Students have also observed enchanted with the current pro- curfew, as frightening some of our most important past. This relative ing their belief in the college's members of the custodial staff gram. Our custodians, and long in the staff members. freedom, however, often leads inattention to their own needs. A shoveling snow in the recently many of the other less visible us to forget that we are in fact number of complaints have been sub-zer- o weather; a task seem- members of our College very dependent on a special circling the campus originating ingly more fitting for the Community deserve to enjoy Matt Foulds is Viewpoints group of people, who though from both students and the cus- grounds crew. the same benefits as any other Editor for The Voice. He can be we might not often run into todial staff as well. Some staff Overall, I find such com- member of its workforce. reached for comment at them, are integral to sustaining and students have complained plaints to be alarming. If these With the start of this semes- mfouldswooster.edu the standard of living we have that staff members are often not complaints are in fact valid it ter, I know that many changes Features 6 Editors: Chaz Fischer Nathan Small I.S. Student studies identity verification without knowledge of another stroke dynamics with the simpler Because Anthony's advisor, about the user. Keystroke Margaux Day Professor of dynamics is under the biometric Staff Writer person's personal information. form of protection, a password, to Associate For example, to ensure that one's further protect online bank Mathematics Denise Byrnes, category of "dynamic verifica- Security for online shopping credit card number is not misused account information, credit card "encourages both breadth and tion." This type of verification and banking has become increas- when' shopping online, zero-- statements, and online shopping depth," in Anthony's I.S., simply measures what a person ingly easier to circumvent as knowledge proofs Anthony also does, not who a person is. So, knowledge of technology increas- could be encrypted plans to focus on keystroke dynamics contrasts es among computer users. The on the card to prevent broader issues of with verification methods of fin- number of online shoppers the transfer of impor- biometrics, gerprinting, retina, or iris scan- increases each year, so low secu- tant knowledge from including prob- ning. Also the hardware neces- rity standards will increasingly one party to another. lems such as the sary for keystroke dynamics is far harm consumers. The third type of ethical issues less expensive than the equip- Hence, Adam Anthony '04, a identity verification raised when bio-metir- cs ment used for retina or iris scans. computer science major and math system, that he will is used to The financial burden of retina minor, is focusing his I.S. on focus the application personally identi- scanners, for example, make them investigating different methods of aspect of his I.S. on, fy people. impractical for daily use, but identity verification. While is called keystroke Anthony Anthony underscores the value of Anthony will address numerous dynamics, and this explained that keystroke dynamics for any com- types of identity-verificati- on sys- system can also through a retina puter user who performs personal tems and the broader topic of bio- resolve the security scan,- - for exam- business on the Internet. metrics itself, he has 'chosen to problem of sharing ple, it can actual- Currently, businesses and gov- focus on three specific types of personal information ly be possible to ernments use several types of identity verification systems. over the Internet. tell if the person identity verification systems. One of these verification sys- Anthony is focus- has diabetes; For example, Anthony explained hand-shape- tems is public and private key ing the practical Adam Anthony's '04 IS. is focussed on identification security thus, people that some airports use a d authentication, which requires application aspect of on the Internet (photo by Pamela Miller). worry tnat tnis scanning device to ensure two parties to send personal infor- his I.S. on this third personal infor- security on international flights. mation to each other. While these type, keystroke dynamics. over eBay or Amazon. While mation can be exploited to dis- Anthony first became, inter- types of authentication can be Keystroke dynamics measure either a password or keystroke criminate against people, such ested in identity verification in security threats because the infor- intricacies in the way a person dynamics alone is not secure as potential employees. There a cryptology class he took at mation could be misappropriated types. Each person has a slightly enough to protect valuable per- are also concerns about govern- Wooster. He has obviously during the transfer, the second different pattern when typing, and sonal information, this two-prong- ed ments possessing such personal kept this enthusiasm and inter-

type of identity verification sys-temst- hat by using this method of identify- verification will enhance information about people. est in verification, for he Anthony focuses on do ing a person, companies and peo- reliability and decrease fraud. However, keystroke dynamics, sounded excited and ready to not require an exchange of per- ple can better protect 'personal Anthony plans on writing a pro- which is Anthony's main focus, tackle the complicated yet sonal information. They are zero-knowled- ge information over the Internet. gram to apply keystroke dynam- does not require knowing person- practical I.S. topic of identity proofs which function Anthony envisions coupling key ics over the Internet in his I.S. al and private characteristics verification systems. Recycling program continues to thrive By Alaina Hession "We enjoy what we do because we're doing someth mg month. Bins are located near improvement from the 30 percent Staff Writer good the community." the Service Center. that was being recycled under the for Along with these adjust- - old program. For those students who have Dan Indovina ments, the location of the "We have been recycling much recently returned from studying Recycling Office has more and the numbers are growing," (and abroad for those who still the student population. more convenient because we don't changed. It has been moved to the Indovina said. As students are haven't caught on)-- the blue bins, 1 There have been a few more have to work around classes." While back of the Service Center. It was becoming more acquainted with the long hallmarks the campus pick-up- of changes with the recycling policy the recycling s have contin- previously located in the bus garage new system and are adapting to it, recycling program, have been since the beginning of first semester. ued in the academic buildings, the near the Service Center. the amount of recycled materials swiped from the hallways. First, the hours of operation for new schedule has curtailed any The Voice originally covered the continues to grow. Although the new program was the recycling crew have been classroom disturbances that may new Recycling Program, when it The non-resident- ial campus --implemented at the beginning of pushed back. Last year, employee have occurred with the old program. was still in its early stages. Now that buildings are excelling as well. the year, many students are still hours ranged from three p.m. to The team makes less frequent vis- the student body has had time to get Lowry Center, which generates the finding it hard to adapt seven p.m. every Monday, Tuesday its inside the dorms, in part due to used to the program, some of the greatest amount of waste of any Supervisor Custodial Services of and Wednesday. Though the crew their late hours and in part because benefits can be seen. building on campus, has been able Dan Indovina discussed some the of still works the same days, the opera- the students' recyclables are being Although Indovina was waiting to recycle approximately 50 percent concerns that students haveX tion hours are now from ten p.m. to brought outside. for an exact calculation, he was able of all cardboard and 70 percent of all expressed with the new Recycling one a.m. Additionally, the program has. to estimate that at least 50 percent of plastics and cans under the new pro-- ben- program. He also discussed the "You don't see us as much as you started up a Community Drop-Of- f recyclable materials dispensed are efits the new program will have for used to," said Indovina.- - "Now it's --service mat is available two-time- s - -- now being recycled, a significant Sec "Recycling" pg. 7 The Voice, Friday, February 6, 2004 7 Students trapped in bubble Recycling changes will be hosting in cooperation with the Greenhouse and ECOS pro- By Nathan Small this small liberal arts College to McBee. Reverend Linda-Morga- n Recycling grams. Look for the specific dates Features Editor there are other contributing fac- Clement, our campus min- continued from p. 6 tors. One is the connection ister, particularly enjoys the The in the Wooster Headline News: and the numbers are grow- -- We Day- - Set up in Winter is a dangerous time of between work and play. We attend Bombay Company, "with its mon- more Recycle year on the Wooster campus. The class on campus, play on campus, key bookends and elephant tables," ing," Indovina said. As students Lowry, the program allows students phenomenon known as "The eat on campus, and eventually among other international wares. are becoming more acquainted to make artwork or other sculptures g Wooster Bubble" intensifies like complain on campus. Along the For the interested among you, with the new system and are-adaptin- out of already used items. -- - ice spreading across campus. way, one falls "into a rut" as McBee and Clement mentioned a to it, the amount of recy- Clothing Swap- Will take place You "There's less opportunity to get off Bliley said, spending weeks with- pottery place as well as a curio cled materials continues to grow. closer to the time of checkout. campus if you don't have a car out leaving The College of shop that sells the best candles in The non-resident- ial campus may bring your old clothes to try as when it's cold," said Anshuman Wooster. This in turn sets the Wooster, among other things. buildings are excelling well. and swap with someone else. This Center, which the the that is Bagaria '06, and extended time on stage for a stifling atmosphere that I asked other students their sec- Lowry generates reduces amount of waste greatest amount of waste of any found after move-ou- t. campus means increased exposure people want to escape, or a-- belief ond favoiite escape from the - to the Bubble. For some students, that the College is the only thing weight that can be Wooster: building on campus, has been able Field Trip to the Medina approximately 50 per- Learn such as Murray Emerson '04, win- worth seeing in the 44691 zip Colleen Call '04, chose to live to recycle Central Processing Center: ter provides the perfect opportunity code, or bothThis is what Kristen off campus, saying she enjoys cent of all cardboard and 70 per- where the trash goes when it is all and cans under Wooster. You can to go exploring off campus. "I like Veblen '05 means when she said: time in her loft, "my nook off cent of plastics removed from library has accumulation to get out and walk when it's cold "the Wooster Bubble is oppres- campus." Colin Nusbaum 07 the new program. The see firsthand the of recycle nearly 75 per- and non-recycla- ble enough," Murray said when I asked sive." sometimes enjoys going out to been able to Wooster's recycled all its as well. over a full him what he does to get away every There are some who complain and relaxing in a park. Note: cent of paper goods materials The change, which was inspired time. now and then. For the vast majority there is nothing on campus, much there are plenty of parks nearby, year's of students though, the onset of less off. Brandon West, '04 is not Christmas Run being the closest, by Ohio University's program, has Indovina said of his staff: "I statistically proven worthwhile. have three employees two more winter means increased time within among them. "This is a very a little ways west of campus, Before picking the plan.Wooster but three very good the confines of campus, which in enriched environment," he said. "I which coincidentally is home to last semester, had explored several different ones who are good recyclers." turn enhances the general feeling of can volunteer in the community, I the most famous sled-hi- ll this options by attending a number just a job," he said, isolation that is at the core of "The can hang out in my section, I can side of the Appalachians. of "It's not statewide conferences on recy- "We enjoy what we do because Wooster Bubble." wander around the country-sid- e all The "Wooster Bubble" is many notably, the doing something good for It should be noted that the afternoon if I want to get off cam- things to many people. cling, most we're Recyclers community." "Wooster Bubble" exists, rain, pus. Also, I can go to Snow Trails Ultimately, its main focus seems Association of Ohio the conference. The Students Rights While there is only one paying snow, or shine. Described by Ann (ski hill) in the winter and to be the inordinate role our beau- Coalition was vital in the redesign available, there is plenty Marie Bliley '05, as "concern with Mohican (State Park) in the fall tiful campus begins to play in our job of process of the program and pro-- room for volunteers, according insignificant issues around cam- and spring." Lack of knowledge lives as the semester drags on. pus," and by Laura Hendee '05, as about off-camp-us activities is a We're comforted in our inaction "the idea we are a community that personal choice he believes, "just with the snow, ice, sleet, and rain is isolated from the outside," it is look at all the tour guides they outside the window. But bad not only a permanent part of the have in Lowry, there's a whole weather means unique experi- campus but of life in general. We rack full of them." ences, which is about as far from are all susceptible to focusing on There are other options the bubble as one can get. something while losing sight of besides staring at sleek Getting off campus can help the world around us. Holly Duff, brochures in the middle of the keep one from getting too '04 believes this is especially mail-roo- m corridor in Lowry. wrapped up in the daily routine prevalent here at Wooster, "basi- Alice McBee '04 suggested "get- here; the feeling that we are teth- cally it causes us to lose track of ting on Bever street or College ered to Kauke Arch and its imme- the outside world." and walking south towards the diate surroundings. Peter Johnson With work, campus events and downtown. Along the way you'll '05 sums this frustration up well: the social phenomena of over 1800 find beautiful old houses." Once "you make plans to get off cam- unsupervised 18-2-2 year olds, the downtown the variety and abun- pus, but stuff keeps dragging you College is a collage of things to do, dance of community shops and back." Should we wish to explore Cans, bottles, paper are fair game when it comes to recycling (photo with distractions for the most stu- stores provides entertainment as we can pop, or at least expand, by Andrew Waldman). dious of scholars. Everyday chores well as that proverbial place to whatever this so called bubble are minimal, mostly taken care of "get away from it all," according may be. posed a new plan to run recycling to Indovina. by custodial services. The College which passed through the If you are interested, feel free to is sometimes stifling in, its ubiqui- Recycling Coalition. contact Dan Indovina at extension tous answer to every student need. tUfcalsg "Winter QcUd "This is the easiest way for stu- 2034, or you can email him at Need food? Go to Lowry or 93gg, dents to recycle," said Rebecca recyclewooster.edu. Kitteridge. Need books? Go to the Specials Beyer '07, a Recycling Crew library or the bookstore. Need employee. The program allows all Roomates Needed!!! mail? Go to Lowry. Need entertain- 3-- "Dresses students to take a small part in 4 bedrooms: $325person ment? Go plug in a video game, HeautifuC recycling instead of weighing the Corner of Burbank & Cohan watch television, read away mes- Shoes burden down on two or three ded- . Includes all utilities sages or, gasp, do homework. We Accessories icated volunteers. Flexible releases even go sledding behind Lowry. There are several upcoming Contact Scott Livingston However the biggest play- . . 243 Liberty St., 'Wooster, Oh. 330.264.5500 events that the Recycling Program at 330-466-39- 82 ground gets boring, and here at Arts and Entertainment 8 Editors: Kara Barney Elizabeth Weiss Upcoming Concerts Don't Throw Shoes or they might cry O.A.R. 207 Lakewcxxl Civic Auditorium By Danny George into it figuring out that they sion for humor our practices assembled some of his class- Lakewood, Ohio Chief Staff Writer 'have it. We don't spend our are the perfect time to come and mates to publicly lampoon the Good humor is a salve for the weekends together, but we get play and get energy for the all-nigh- ter skyrocketing prices in Mom's soul. It attracts and binds along really well; I'd go to bat I'm about to pull." Truckstop. Now a professional Henry Rollins friends, lightens human bur- for any of them," Becker said. Both Heibler and Becker see writer living in Chicago, Cobb 214 dens, and For anyone who has ever seen comedy as a sort of WD-4- 0 in recently sold the pilot for a real Agora Theatre defends us ity -- show to Cleveland, Ohio all against CBS. a world Becker says that Shoes that sorae-tim- es Rufus Wainwright is planning 216 seems cold, an alumni Odeon Concert Qub vicious and show for Cleveland, Ohio absurd. later in the Rarely is semester to there any- pay homage Method Man thing more to their 217 cleansing Shoe fore- Club Laga in life than fathers. Pittsburgh, Penn. full-bell- y, "It's in the works we'd like to The Impossible Shapes laughter. get all of 223 the alumni back from The Eye College'sThe i Pittsburgh, Penn. very own ------the past 10 he comedy Jenny Metzger '07, Alexander Balloon '07, Daren Loughrey '06, an unidentifiable Shoe, Andrea Hiebler '05, Merrit vears' troupe. Smith '06, Cory Becker '04 and Rob Mauro '04, the members of "Don 't Throw Shoes, " appear in a meditative pose. "f" Sting "Don't Not pictured is Steve Bassett '06 (photo by Annie Kissline). This - . 223 Throw . ; y c a i a State Theatre Shoes," is troupe will Cleveland, Ohio in the business of spreading a Shoes performance, it can eas- life's dour machinery. be holding its first performance good will through good wit. ily appear that little preparation "I think part of the problem is of the semester on Friday, Feb. Composed of nine students has gone into the show. After that people tend to take every- 20 at Scheide Music Center. So Erykah Badu Alexander Balloon '07, Steve all, a majority of the perform- thing in their lives so seriously," what surprises lie in store for 229 Bassett '06, Cory Becker '04, ance is improvised and theatri- Becker said. "Here we are in this spring semester audiences? State Theatre Andrea Hiebler '05, Daren cal direction is largely provided teeny-tin- y town, with a govern- "Well, we are trying to imple- Cleveland, Ohio Loughrey '06, Rob Mauro '04, by spontaneous catcalls from ment that does stupid things; if I ment something off-stag- e, which Jenny Metzger '07, Merritt the audience. can use humor to make someone will subvert campus life," said Smith '06 and Elizabeth Weiss But as with any sports team stop and think about the absurd- Heibler. "Hopefully we'll make Rod Stewart '06 the Shoes have had to preparing for a game, hours of ity of their world and that what it happen after I.S. Monday." pro- 303 regroup (or re-lac- e) this year practice go into every Shoes they're doing is ridiculous then

ng Visit www.wooster.edushoes. Mellon Arena after losing four long-standi- duction. The team holds rigorous maybe it will help them get Pittsburgh, Penn. members to graduation last practice sessions three times a through things a bit." The website may or may not be spring. While the troupe quickly week in Scheide Music Center, For Heibler, the beauty of working, depending on how located new talent to fill the performing communal improv humor is that it has a seamless much progress Cory Becker Von Bondies void, it has taken the Shoes exercises, cavorting and cart- way of disarming people and doesn 't want to make on his I.S 305 some time to fall into step with wheeling across the stage and reshaping perspectives. Club Laga one another. engaging in frenzied bouts of "Especially when we do local Pittsburgh, Penn. "Shoes has been in a swirl of repartee which force them to think material it's good for us to vent changes in the past year," said quickly on their feet The mood of problems," said Heibler. "If we Becker, who considers himself the practice sessions is fast-pace- d, can put things in a different per- SEATTLE'S T Ziggy Marley "the cool older dad" of the troupe. if not altogether manic. spective, then maybe we can V IT 306 "We picked up some really "Shoes is such a good outlet make people laugh and look at Friday q:3Q MisterSmalls solid kids, but early on you for me; better than gym, drugs themselves differently and ask, Peachbones FunHouseTheatre could tell that they were nerv- or therapy," said Hiebler, the 'should we really be worrying self-proclaim- Pittsburgh, Penn. ous as hell. A few months ed "mother hen about this?'" Saturday 9:30 later we're starting to learn and matriarch" of the troupe. "I The "Don't Throw Shoes" Zen Room - compiled from. ' more about each other and many love to be involved in the cre- comedy troupe was formed in $3.00 cover charge www.pollstar.com ative process and I have a pas- - 1,990 - of the new guys are breaking when Andy Cobb '91 330-262-29- 9$ The Voice, Friday, February 6, 2004 9 Rockapella comes to Wooster the scene. By Sarah Core their official website biography. In the past 15 years, participa- Mand y, be my B . F. F. Associate Editor Well, one thing followed anoth- tion in a cappella groups on col- er, and several albums, perform- lege campuses all over the nation So here's the thing. I really movie. But I didn't find Mandy's Rockapella, the renowned ances, televisions programs and has surged, due in part to like Mandy Moore. Like, a acting particularly compelling. men's a cappella group that is commercials later Rockapella Rockapella's extraordinary talent lot. Basically, I want to be her Her love interest was cute. But best known for its years on the became the best known a cappella and youthful vibe. At Wooster, best friend. can we really count that as a result award winning PBS chil- group in the country. Now they there are currently three a cappel-- In my secret celebrity friend-crus- h of her artistic talent? dren's' educa la groups fantasy, Mandy comes to Truth be told, I think she is just tional program, Merry Kuween Wooster to visit her cousin. We plain nice. I want her to succeed

"Where in the of Skots, (all I meet at a party, because I think she's a good, World is Carmen men), The and immedi- kind person. Sandiego?" will C.O.W. Belles ately hit it off. Now, people keep telling me be gracing the (all women), Before I know I've fallen victim to an incredibly city of Wooster and A Round of it, she's lavish- effective image campaign, and with its presence Monkeys i - i ing me with she's probably just another on Feb. 15, in a (mixed). These gifts and invit- Hollywood teenage brat. ("Bring elizabethweiss concert sure to students regu- ing me to per me my Pellegrino! Where is my knock the seats larly hold per- form as a guest lap dog!" she shouts at her harried off of some formances for artist on her next album. assistant, Esther. "Quick, I need people's pants. the campus "Oh, Mandy, it's just too more lip gloss! My public Yes, you heard community, much!" I say, blushing demurely isn't going to' accept this lie me: Rockapella featuring a as she buys me the Diesel bag I unless my lips shine! Shine I is in town. wide variety of have been eyeing for ages; say!") But I can't believe it. She Elliott Kerman modern and "You're my friend. I like to buy seems genuine. (Baritone), Well she sneaks around the world from Kiev to Carolina. But not here. classic songs. things for my friends," she says, And I like so much about her. Kevin Wright Fortunately, Rockapella is coming in Carmen Sandiego's stead (Photo L u k e shrugging and smiling sweetly. She is bubbly, but not dumb. She (Tenor), George Courtesy ofLOUDMOUTH PR). Dalyrumple "Now, what do you think of dresses well. Even though she is a Baldi (Bass), : '04, a member of this Von Dutch belt buckle for young person in Hollywood, she Jeff Thatcher Merry Kuween my hunky tennis star boyfriend is not a slut, nor is she addicted to (Vocal Percussion) and Scott are on their way to Wooster. In the of Skots, was excited to learn that Andy Roddick?" OxyContin. She might not always Leonard (High Tenor) are the five past decade, Rockapella has creat- Rockapella was in town. I used to have a thing for Mary make great movies, but she makes - men who make Rockapella click. ed and produced 19 albums, not "That's awesome. They are Kate and Ashley Olsen ("Oh Liz," choices and thinks for herself. They sing a great mix of music, including other compilations. one of the most well known a says Mary Kate, as Ashley braids And who could resist her odd-coup- le everything from oldies such as Their newest album, entitled cappella groups in the country," my hair. "I'm so glad you can friendship with Kelly "On the Dock of the Bay" to self-writt-en "Smilin'" is a bright, sunny com- he said. "They serve as a univer- look past the fact that we're twin Osbourne? Her values aren't the pieces and new pilation of new original pieces and sally known example of a cappel- teenage dynamos responsible for same as Kelly's, but she refuses to arrangements of "The Lion contemporary versions of classic la music." a multi-billio- n dollar corporate let that interfere with their friend- Sleeps Tonight" and "Love Potion rock and soul songs. Margaret Timmers '07 is the empire and just value us as two ship. I really admire that No. 9." For those who are confused by C.O.W. Belles vocal percussion- individuals.") But that was back But I guess I have to accept the Rockapella began as a group of this talk of Rockapella and a cap- ist. Timmers vocal percussion when I daydreamed that they possibility that I've been fooled. I Brown University alums who just pella music, here's A Cappella sound was inspired by the group. would come to Wooster, and mean, lots of people didn't know loved to sing a cappella music. 101: A cappella is a type of vocal She said, "I just tried to see how we would live together in one Rosie O'Donnell was mean until This "hobby" of theirs, which music performed without any sup- they made bass drum and cymbal crazy triple. Then they decid- recently. Maybe Mandy is a nasty,

ill-temper- often had them singing on street porting instruments, like when noises and tried to mimic those." ed to go to NYU, and it was just ed, spiteful oh, I'm comers in New York City, soon you are singing in the shower. But Timmers was listening me and Mandy. sorry. I can't go on. I just can't say turned into a profession. In the Except good. A cappella used to to Rockapella long before she I have to admit, I don't think it with any conviction. early '90s, they were asked to be be stereotyped as a type of barber- tried a cappella herself. "I used she's all that talented. (I'm so I believe with all my heart that part of a television program on shop quartet mix, with old men to love them when I was a little sorry, Mandy. Don't be mad. Let Mandy Moore is, in fact, a good PBS called "Spike & Co.: Do It A singing classic songs and kid and watched 'Carmen me make you some brownies.) I person and a good friend. So Cappella", a special about the shaking their little white box hats Sandiego," she said. mean, "Candy" is a catchy little Mandy, if for some incredibly "growing genre of contemporary as they hopped off the stage. Until On Sun. Feb. 15, an "Afternoon tune, but what more has she strange reason you are reading a cappella music," according to Rockapella came along. with Rockapella" will be held in accomplished? Her new album, this column, I wish you the the Wooster Performing Arts "Coverage," borders on down- best of luck. I really think you Dcfy Special Center at 515 Oldman Rd., which right offensive, simply as a con- deserve success. JSSN5 Valent'ne's is just south of the downtown cept. Granted, seeing "Chasing (There is a knock on my door. Choose an Entree: area. Tickets are on sale now and Liberty" was one of the best expe- "Hi, Liz," says Mandy Moore. Shrimp Alfredo can be purchased at Buehlers Fine riences of my life. But that's "Hi," I say. "This is strange. 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OtiJ9'$lll99r ''''' , Raspberry, Wouse Parfait . from, I'll Sports 10 4 Sports Boxers Editors: David Murray Molly Rallo No All-St-ar Game for Young Guns SCOtS gearing Up fOf NCAC The starters and reserves for his game enough to average 22 4-fo- including a perfect r-4 from the Flavin added nine points and Mary next weekend's NBA all-st-ar game points per game and shoots a By Jenny Eklund free-thro- w line, to help keep the Bell '06 chipped in six points, four were announced this week. Among remarkable percentage from the - Staff Writer Scots in the game. assists, and three steals. the disappointments were the field for a shooting guard. As great The women's basketball team The Scots had more luck against Defensively, the Scots forced 33 absences as James has been, there is no way of split their contests and evened their Hiram, despite playing without turnovers, including 21 off steals, LeBron James you can remove Redd from this record last week. Despite leading Rallo. After getting off to a slow which made a significant difference and Carmelo year's squad. The same can be said throughout most of the first half, the start, Wooster got charged up after in the game. from for Sam Cassell in the West He is Anthony The Scots have a busy weekend their respective 34 years old, but has always estab- ahead, as they face Oberlin this squads. The lished himself as one the of top Friday and Ohio Wesleyan the very problem is that point guards in the league. After next night. "The Hiram game put the East has no leading Minnesota to the top erikshipe of us back on a winning track and size to compete their division, he is finally receiv- helped us prepare for a tough week- with the West, so a few guys were ing the recognition he deserves. It end ahead. This weekend will be added just to add front court mus- is amazing to think that he has two rough games, as we've beaten cle. With the exception Jermaine been passed over for this many of Oberlin but we know it'll be hard to O'Neal, the East is packed with years before finally getting an beat them twice. Last time against athletic guards and small forwards. opportunity to represent his confer- OWU we lost by five, and we are Thus, with all the talented players ence in the all-st- ar game. out for revenge. We hope to make a there Vvas simply no room for 3. ) Ray Allen, are you serious? jump in the conference this week- James or Knicks newcomer Ray Allen is one the game's of end," Schaaff said. Stephon Marbury. Carmelo faces a best shooters, but it is hard to With the team facing some similar problem in that the West is imagine that he deserves a selec- uncertainty in the backcourt fol- loaded with solid forwards. tion, especially after only playing lowing Rallo's injury, the Scots still Duncan, Gamett, and Nowitski just in half his team's games this of feel confident about the remainder to name a few. The biggest prob- year. Carmelo Anthony or even of their season, according to lem is that the all-st- ar squads just teammate Andre Miller have had Jen Flavin '04 drives baseline against two defenders who try to thwart Schaaff. "During the Earlham aren't big enough to make every- much better seasons, along with her attempt (Photo by Jeremy Hohertz). game when Molly went down we one happy. And here are a few the fact that the Nuggets are on never recovered. We will miss arguments that can be made about pace to make the playoffs this sea- Scots fell to Earlham College 82-6- 4 five straight points from Jen Flavin Molls as a leader on the floor but this year's selections. son. Latrell Sprewell is another on Saturday, but rebounded with a '04 led to a 17-- 3 Wooster run. The we have total confidence in Perry, 1 . ) I can understand coaches giv- name that should be mentioned in decisive 74-5- 3 victory over Hiram Scots never looked back, as 13 of Vicki, Mary, and Beth to take con- ing priority to more established all-st- ar snubs. He is having a solid College on Tuesday to break their the 15 players who dressed for the trol of the team at the point Since veteran players, but how can a guy season, but with Gamett and four-gam- e NCAC losing streak. game scored against the Terriers. the recent loss we have come like Jamaal Magloire get voted in Cassell, it was easy to see how he The Earlham game was a tough Hall led the Scots with 12 points, together and know what needs to be averaging 1 1.7 points and 9.5 was overlooked. battle for the Scots, as they man- complemented by Cariy Loehrke's done to finish with a strong run in rebounds per game? Carlos Boozer 4. ) The NBA needs both aged to stay within a few shots of '07 10 points and six rebounds. the conference." (only Duke player I am forced to LeBron and Carmelo play in to the Quakers until midway through root for cause he's a Cavalier) puts this all-st- ar game. are year's They the second half. At that point, up 143 points to go along with 1 1 the future of this league, and the c Earlham went on a 12-- 4 run and the boards a game. I am not only men- fans want to see them on display . Scots were never able to recover. tioning this because I am a Cavs in a game that is for the fans. Wooster was hot from the free-thro-w fan, but any basketball fan should Most the selections are deserv- of line, with Michelle Hall '06 see that Boozer's play, especially ing with the exceptions of Kenyon 5-o- hitting f-8 free throws, Alexis GENERAL NUTRITION CENTER that of late, is more deserving. Martin, Magloire, and Allen. Louttit '05 scoring on 4-o- f-6 2. ) Michael Redd deserves to be These guys are having solid sea- attempts, Natalie Barone '06 mak- an all-sta- r. The Bucks are all-st- ar the sons, but not caliber by 2-- Nutrition Innovation 150 Quality Checks Super Selection ing of 3, and Lindsey Schaaff '04 biggest surprise in the East, and any means. I truly believe that this 3-fo- Potency Nutrition Hotline converting a perfect r-3. The Guaranteed most of the credit has to go to head year's rookie vs. sophomore game 3-po- Free Nutritional Information Scots also had success from the int coach Terry Porter and the emer- will be more exciting watch Dating Specialists to arc, as Molly Rallo '05 made Freshness Nutrition Truthful Labels gence of Redd. He has improved than the actual all-st- ar game. all three of her attempts and Schaaff ? : . 3-po- hit two of her four int shots. We Want To Earn Your Business. Where do they find these Unfortunately, the Scots lost not only the game but also lost starting RECEIVE people? point guard Rallo against Earlham. 20 OFF 6iSure, there have been deaths and After scoring nine points from the three-poi- nt line and grabbing five Dot Valb Crn Jurr Ora Orrni . injuries in boxing, but none of steals, Rallo went down with a knee injury and will likely be out them serious." for the remainder of the season. 3985BurbarRd h the YJal-Ma- rt Raza However, -- backup Sara-Perr- y '05 330-345-12- 08 - Alan Winter stepped up and scored 10 points, The Voice, Friday, February 6, 2004 11 Basketball pulls out a squeaker against Earlham By Molly Rallo the Gators, Wooster did not have with 10 points. in their free throws, Snyder made "We knew that Earlham would Staff Writer their best shooting game. They "Even though we didn't connect his first two, then Mitchell con- play us tough and we stepped up to were only 4-- 17 behind the three on many three's, we still got the nected with the next four in the last the challenge. They were close The Wooster Scots men's bas- point arc which allowed Allegheny win and that's all that matters. The :24. The" Scots were eventually with us most of the first game ear- ketball team had two tough road team worked able to put away Earlham 73-6- 5. lier in the season, so we all knew games this past week taking on the together to pull The Scots had four individuals we needed to come out and play," Allegheny Gators and the Earlham n s it out," said in double figures for the game. said Port. Quakers. "We had two good con- 1 Pof Port had 14 points, Mealer had a - Wooster will step up to their next ference wins last week on the road, On Saturday, solid game with 11 points and 14 challenge when they travel to we beat Allegheny on Wednesday the men traveled rebounds and Mitchell and Wabash Sat., Feb. 7, then prepare t ... and pulled out a tough one against to Earlham to , Schlingman had 10 and 11 point for the big games against Earlham this past Saturday," said take on., the games, respectively. Allegheny and Wittenberg. Ryan Ridder '07. Quakers. N The Tom Port '07 led the No. 7 Scots were ranked team in the nation to their unable to put Get Spring Break! 15th win against the Gators scoring away the game ready for career-hig- h 24 points along with until 1:00 SUPER "ULTRA MEGA MATRIX his career-hig- h 15 rebounds. The Blake Mealer '05 tries to out maneuver his foe as he remaining in the Scots put Allegheny away with an takes the ball to. the basket (Photo by Jeremy Hohertz). second half 82-6- 4 score. Wooster took control when Port of the game at the very beginning to stay close in the first half. Even dunked the ball over a Quaker of the second half when they went though the Scots struggled at the defender to break the 63-6- 3 tie on a 10-- 0 run in a four minute three point line, they still shot 50 which gave Wooster the momen- span. During that run, Rodney from the field compared to the tum they needed the rest of the Mitchell '04 and Matt Schlingman 37 (23-6- 2) that Allegheny shot. way. With :37 remaining in the '05 both scored four points.. The Also playing well for the Scots game, Blake Mealer '05, who had 177W.Milltown (330) 345-TA- NS Gators really never had a chance in were Mitchell with 18 points and a career-hig- h 14 rebounds, was Wooster, Ohio 44691 (8267) the second half with- - 11 points seven rebounds, Ryan Snyder '04 able to make a put back to put being the closest they got through- scored 12 points, including two Wooster up by four. The Quakers Ad 25 offany lotion three-pointe- and receive out the rest of the game. rs and Matt were forced to foul Snyder and Show Even though the Scots put away Schlingman '05 also contributed Mitchell who both successfully put with any package purchased. Clash of views in heated Pete Rose controversy nearly every away trip. Daryl treat it that way. It destroys the tains a sizable body of evidence Pro Rose Strawberry blew coke, had to go to Con Rose integrity of the game. Some say that, in my opinion, presents a g . that performance-enhancin- convincing case that he bet on By Andrew Waldman rehab, and came back to the league By Erik Shilling on more than one occasion. drugs and corked bats, among the game. Editor Managing Editor In other professional sports, Viewpoints other things, affect the integrity Pete Rose has dirtied the name Four thousand two hundred fifty players admit to all sorts of ridicu- I am opposed to Pete Rose of the game the same way betting of . Major League Baseball. His six. That is the number of hits for- lous things. Lawrence Taylor being allowed in baseball's Hall does, but that's clearly not true. If despicability as a person has mer Cincinnati Reds infielder Pete recently admitted to sending pros- of Fame. I am opposed to his everyone's juicing or using a nothing to do with the merits of "Charlie Hustle" Rose connected titutes to opposing players homes reinstatement to the game in any corked bat, then is that not a level his suspension, but it certainly for during his illustrious baseball before games to "tire" them out. playing field? does not help his cause. career. Rose was a chief reason the He also admitted to taking boun- The game can still retain Refusing to admit that he ever Reds were the Big Red Machine ties from coaches for hard hits. integrity even in the midst of bet on the game until recently ; during the 1970s. When Rose was These sports don't ban their play- steroids, but if fans cannot trust timing the release of his book : j caught gambling on games as a ers, and why should baseball? the competition, then they will coincide with the Hall of Fan.. manager of the team, it disheart- Baseball lords overlook these stop coming to see the game induction announcements (the:-b- y i" ened me 'greatly as a fan of the crimes, saying they don't threaten itself; they'll stop buying tickets, upstaging the achievements c Paul Reds, it is hard to imagine baseball the game. Only the families of they'll stop watching baseball on Dennis Eckersely and without Charlie Hustle. But the those players are affected. How is ": TV and the game would not sur- Molitor, two of the finest baseball punishment does not fit the crime: gambling less moral than any of vive. If they even suspect that a men in recent memory); appear- All-St- the lifetime ban on the game's those crimes? This false morality man like Pete Rose, as manager, ing at the ar game a few greatest hitter only serves to of baseball makes me laugh might leave Tom Browning in years back in a blatant attempt to embarrass the league. Of course, almost every time I think of it. In a Andrew and Erik face off (Photo for the eighth inning even after garner sympathy; all of these one-hundr- ed cause. Rose's morality is questionable, league where players use perform- by Colin Frazee). he's pitched and events have only hurt his that, because but then isn't the entire profession- ance enhancing substances, super- twenty pitches because Rose bet Does Rose think of the Hall, we are al sports world immoral? From the. stars cork bats and players have capacity. Here's why: against his team that day, then his absence from 4256 beginning of baseball, players drug and alcohol problems, I can't In the world of baseball, betting they how can they satisfyingly going to forget about his we about Joe have been exacting harm on the really see the reason the league on the game is akin to blasphem- follow the sport? hits? Have forgotten con- Jackson? Pete Rose should not be world. Even Babe Ruth was no won't let and old man into the hall ing the Holy Spirit; it's an unfor- The Dowd Report, while "smoking gun," con in the Hall of Fame. good; he cheated on his- - wife on-- ' of fame where he belongs. givable sin, and thus we must taining no The Voice, Friday, February 6, 2004 12 Lacrosse headed for success Scots battle Kenyon

By Michelle Erickson key role as midfielder. tight race, as Denison, Ohio By David Murray Roesch then found enough energy Staff Writer Also returning is their best Wesleyan and Kenyon College Sports Editor to place fourth in the 100 breast--' attacker, Shaun Handy '06. He are often ranked in the top ten. stroke in a time of 1:12.78. Kim The College of Wooster men's will be looked to along with Those three teams, combined The College of Wooster Men's Chambers '06 placed second in lacrosse team enters the season Eric McKinney '06 for even with the Scots, make the NCAC and Women's Swimming and the 100 freestyle with a time of with high hopes and a large more offensive production. On one of the toughest conferences Diving teams faced perennial 55.53 and third in the 500 freestyle in Division III men's lacrosse. power Kenyon College on Jan. 30. in a time of 5:18.29. Whittam "Conference is going to be tough. The women looked to stay unde- managed to finish as runner-u- p in One of the best in Division III, feated in dual meets against the the 100 backstroke in a time of but we expect to win and nothing Kenyon Ladies while the men 1:02,53 and Tarasenkov placed less," said Tarnow. looked to upset the NCAA fourth in the 50 freestyle swim- The Scots are looking to build Division III powerhouse Lords. ming a time of 25.98. on their record setting season, one The women were riding high The Wooster mens' team had a

8-- In in which they finished 7, their with confidence but faced a team similar outcome as the women a first winning season since 1996; with equal desire to win. The Scots competitive but losing effort, 121-9- 3. they also finished fourth in the put up a valiant effort but came up The men's 200 freestyle relay, conference race with a record of short 118-9- 6 to the goliaths of consisting of Mike Moore '04, 2-- 3. "We did a lot of good things Division III Swimming. Brandon DuGar '07, Dan Noble last year, with the best record and Woosters strongest showing of '07 and Curtis Wolfe '04, fell a bit years, we also played some very' the day was in the 200 freestyle short after finishing right behind good teams. Mercyhurst reached relay. Kayla Heising '04 , Sonya the Lords with a time of 1:32.12. the Final Four in Division II, and Tanya Tarasenkov '04, and Individually, both David The Scots lacrosse team is working hard in the preseason to prepare while Denison and Ohio Adrienne Smith '07 won with an Brumbaugh '06 and Jim Gilchrist their young squad for the rigorous NCAC play. They are hoping to Wesleyan were ranked nationally impressive time of 1:39.31. '04 achieved sixth place finishes. improve on their 2003 8-- 7 record with their new additions and player in Division III," said Tarnow. Another quartet of swimmers Brumbaugh completed the 100 improvement (Photo by Jeremy Hohertz). The Scots have one particular looked to match their counterparts backstroke just under one minute scrimmage that stands out when earlier success. Unfortunately they with a time of 59.19. Gilchrist they travel to the University of came up an arm's length short. put forth a time of 2:13.75 in the arsenal of young players who the defensive end one of the Michigan to take on the Patti Ross '06, Liz Whittam '05, 200 IM. are looking to lead the team to best goalies in Division III is Wolverines on Feb. 13. They Heising and Tarasenkov came in The Scots will travel to the conference title. The Scots returning, Courter Shimeall '06 open their season with games second in the 200 medley with a Canton, Ohio on Feb. 12 to par- return six players who were who was also second team all-NCA- C. over Spring Break, playing five tim.pf 1:54.17, just 0.14 seconds ticipate in the NCAC selected to the All-NCA- C team. Shimeall finished the away games during that stretch, behind Kenyon's team. Championships. If the Scots can the forty-tw- o Of member roster, season ranked seventeenth in and open at home, on March 21 ; Some individual Scots had note- string together another impres- thirty-fiv- e of them are freshman the nation statistically in terms against Cabrini. They will then worthy performances, Elizabeth sive performance such as the one and sophomores, which makes of goals scored against. open conference play at home Roesch '05 won the 1000 freestyle they had against Kenyon they the Scots one of the youngest Shimeall backs an outstanding on April 3. in a dolphin like time of 10:40.67. have a chance to go to nationals. teams in the country according defense that finished tenth in to.Coach Tarnow. "I expect a lot the country.

from them, they have to play in Complementing the upper-classm- en the system, and they're our is a promising fresh- - SPOUTS DATA returners even though they are man class. The class of 2007 71-5- Mens basketball beats Wabash 0. only Three Scots score in double figures lead by sophomores." will likely make an immediate Rodney Mitchell and his career high 25 points and 21 came in the second half. UPCOMING GAMES Highlighting the returning impact on the field. "I expect a players is Austin Taylor '06, lot of good things, a lot are TOT-F- G 3-P- T REBOUNDS Fohrnnrv 7 FG-FG- FG-FG- A A FT-FT- A OF DE TOT TP A who is considered to be the bes going to see a lot of time, play- Women's Basketball vs. Ohio Wesleyan all-arou- nd 7:30 p.m. 3-- 1- player on the team; 12 7 -2 4-- 1 ing key roles. They need to step Rodney Mitchell..... 4 3 4 113 Men's Basketball he was also selected to second up and mature very quickly as 20 Kyle Witucky. 1- -3 0-- 0 4-- 5 0 1 1 6 2 Wabash 2:00 p.m. 5-- 0-- ' All-NCA- 33 Tom Port 14 1 4--6 team C. The Scots will far as on the field," said Tarnow. 0 5 5 14 6 5-- 1- look to Taylor 42 Blake Mealer...... 7 0--0 -2 5 9 14 11 2 February for leadership is 4-- 0-- H The team gunning 2-- for the 52 Matt Schlingman. 6 0 2 1 1 2 10 1

and 1- -2 0-- 3-- expect him to play a very conference title, but it will be a 10 Ryan Snyder. 1 5 2 4 6 5 3 Men's Basketball vs 22 Ryan Ridder. 0--0 0-- 6 0-- 0 0 Allegheny 7:30 p.m.. ' 02 32 Justin Bradley...... 3-- 4 0-- 0 0-- 0 001 2 3 6 1 Women's Basketball 40PJMcCloud. 4--5 0-- 1 0-- 0 0 2 2 8 1 Kenyon 6:00 p.m. 50 Jeff Stevens 1- -1 0-- 0 0-- 0 0 1 1 2 0 Frhninrv 13 rrH TEAM i 27-4- 1- -5 18-2- Men's and Women's Indoor Track to o Totals .. 9 4 10 29 39 73 21 n Oberlin Invitational 6:00 p.m. $ TOTAL FG 1st Half: 14-- 25 56.0 2nd Half: 13-2- 4 54.2 Game: 55.1 00 O 3-P- o VI L FG 1st Half: 1- -3 33.3 2nd Half: 0-- 2 0.0 Game: 20.0 Fohrnarv 14 ac cs oo n F Throw 1st Half: 5-- 8 62.5 2nd Half: 13-1- 6 81.3 Game: 75.0 Men's Basketball vs. 0 n Wittenberg 7:30 p.m. no Score by Periods 1st 2nd Total Women's Basketball vs. College of Wooster.. 34 39 - 73 Wittenberg 2:00 p.m. Earl ham College 25 40 - 65 Men's and Women's Indoor Track C All-Oh- io Championships " (at Ada) Ohio) All Day!