The Oldest Continuously Published Student Newspaper in the Nation

Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008 Volume 146, No. 16 Chicago seniors taste OWU life By Danny Eldredge former prospective from Chicago, said Editor-in-Chief this event gives a good impression of what Ohio Wesleyan is like. For the 11th straight year, the “I like that with this overnight visit, Admission office has flown prospective because it’s longer; prospective students students in from Chicago. get to see how campus really is,” Wells Laurie Patton, senior associate said. “Any school can look good if you director of Admission and events just focus on the best parts. But on my coordinator, said while all Admission visit and with my prospective I showed events are important, this one is them the good and the bad. I love it here unique. and I just hoped they would too.” “It’s a little different from the Patton said they first identify students events in the fall because all of these from Chicago when looking for hosts, students have already applied and been and then go to their list of people who admitted,” Patton said. “So this is their host regularly. She said pairing students final chance to come visit the campus up with those of similar interests is before they make their final decision.” extremely difficult. Lauren Colpitts, assistant director “We ask for a personality description, of Admission, said the program also so that helps a little bit,” Patton said, stands out because it involves students adding, “but unless you know both from a specific geographic area. really well, it’s hard. So sometimes “When I visited Chicago, I told every we’ll do similar academic or athletic student about the program,” Colpitts interests so we’ll know they’ll have that said. to talk about.” The 29 prospective students arrived Colpitts said the prospective students on campus at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday to are from all different backgrounds, meet their hosts, and they spent the and are from public and private high day on campus. Later, at 7:30 p.m., the schools. prospective students and the hosts were Patton said another unique aspect invited to Gameworks to play video of this event is that the prospective games and eat for free. students bond as a group because they On Monday, the prospective students all fly together. Photos courtesy of Hartwick College do more typical things, such as going “It seems they exchange cell phone Margaret Drugovich meets with students on a recent visit to Hartwick College. to classes and meeting with faculty and numbers and IM’s more than at other coaches. events,” Patton said. “That may help “We chose the Easton area so we with retention. I know some of them Drugovich to be president of Hartwick College can show them the city,” Colpitts said. end up rooming together when they By Michael DiBiasio did she make it an official goal. “They do have the option of staying on come here.” Transcript Reporter David Robbins, provost and interim president, said campus if they wish.” Patton said the program started 11 Drugovich’s breadth of experience at Ohio Wesleyan Patton said they assumed students years ago when Evan Corns gave the Margaret Drugovich, vice president of strategic will help her lead Hartwick in a positive direction. from a metropolitan area would be Admission office money to do a fly-in communication and university enrollment, will leave “Margaret’s experience with admission, financial more comfortable knowing they were program. in July to become the 10th president of Hartwick aid and now marketing and communications will be close to Columbus. “He didn’t say it had to be Chicago, College in Oneonta, NY. a tremendous asset to Hartwick,” Robbins said. “As “We’ve done Gameworks the past just where it would be beneficial,” Drugovich officially applied for the presidency in an officer of the university, Margaret has been part few years, but we’ve also gone to a Patton said. “I don’t know exactly October. She made her campus visits in late January of almost every decision made by the president, and hockey game (the Columbus Chill, why we chose Chicago, but it’s a good and was offered the job on Feb. 7. Two days later she as such has gained tremendous experience on issues which no longer exists), a play, and a market, although I’m sure that there are was at Hartwick, celebrating and meeting with their campus-wide.” jazz music concert,” Patton said. “We others that are just as worthy.” Board of Trustees, current president and staff. Drugovich said she will miss the diligence at Ohio feel like Gameworks appeals to most. A student must have a 2.7 GPA for “My experience at Ohio Wesleyan has been Wesleyan as well as the friendships within the staff Some students might not like jazz, or the university to pay for the airline invaluable in preparing me for this presidency,” that she has cultivated. might find a play boring. ticket. Patton said the school invites Drugovich said. “This is a very intellectual “I will miss the people I work with here,” Patton said there are two more anyone who can get to the Midway in community. I have been challenged in ideas that I’ve Drugovich said. “We have one of the best staffs in the key reasons they choose to make the Chicago, and that the program has had had. I have been engaged at a level of conversation Drugovich talks to current Hartwick President country. Over my ten years, I’ve made friends here, excursion to Gameworks. students from Wisconsin and Indiana and collaboration that I had not been previously.” Richard P. Miller, Jr., during her visit. even among my colleagues. Leaders can’t always do “The first is that the host may enjoy make the trip in the past. Drugovich came to Ohio Wesleyan in 1998 as the that, but I feel that I have.” it,” Patton said. “We also know we are Wells said she likes the extended vice president for admission and financial aid, and in Karin Eldredge, Drugovich’s administrative asking them to give up more time than visit in this program. 2006 she took additional responsibility for university prepared me for sharing the governance platform with assistant, said she has appreciated Drugovich’s usual, so they are not required to come. “I had visited once before and I marketing and communications. all constituents. I think that’s going to be very helpful encouragement and considers her a mentor. We realize they have more to do than was fairly certain of the school, but the “This is an institution that really prides its shared to me.” “She really cares about all of us and wants us to just hosting.” Chicago fly-in sealed the deal for me,” governance in a way that I had not experienced in the Drugovich said she has thought about becoming a Freshman Lauren Wells, a host and Wells said. past,” Drugovich said. “And that experience has really president for some time, but only in the past two years See DRUGOVICH on Page 4 David Robinson ready to fight for Democratic Party in upcoming election By Greg Stull Robinson conveyed his strategy to Obama is on the ticket. Robinson said are aimed at slowing climate change as to resolve the Iraq War, he said, “Rapid presenter for Al Gore’s Climate Project Managing Editor oust Tiberi in boxing terminology. He Obama would generate a larger turnout well as stimulating the economy. “I like exit as responsibly as we can.” Initiative, a position which led him said he is going to hit Tiberi from the left of Independents. his idea of killing two birds with one “I begin with the premise that it is around Ohio to give presentations on David Robinson, a Democratic with health care and the economy and Paul, who plans to vote for Robinson, stone,” he said. unacceptable for us to be there very climate change, energy independence, candidate for the congressional seat in from the right with fiscal responsibility. also said Robinson has a good chance When asked about his stance on the long,” he said. “We need to get out and technology and policy solutions to Ohio’s 12th district, said he has a good “The uppercut is going to be the Iraq of winning the election. Patriot Act, Robinson said, “I think soon.” the issues of global warming. chance at unseating Patrick Tiberi, War,” he said. “We are going to say this “I know the tide is changing,” Paul generally that we have excessively He said the United States should “I’ve been a lover of nature since I the Republican incumbent who has is a foolish redirection of our resources. said. “The people in Delaware feel very violated our civil rights (with the Patriot make it clear that it has no intention to was a kid,” Robinson said. represented the district since 2001. An I think we’ve got a really good chance disenfranchised (with the Republican Act),” he said. establish permanent bases in Iraq. He said working for Al Gore helped audience of only nine students listened. of taking this guy down,” he said. party).” He said the U.S. needs to strike a Robinson has never held political him build on his penchant for nature Robinson spoke last Thursday in To face Tiberi in the general election Robinson said the three major issues balance between protecting the country office, but said his life experiences and establish a strong environmentalist the Willa B. Player Center (the Cave) on Nov. 4, Robinson will first have to beat facing this country—energy security, and protecting civil liberties. have given him all the qualifications stance. about his personal background and his out Aaron Dagres and Russ Goodwin climate change and job shortages— “We have to be smart and realize he needs for a career in politics. For Though he enjoyed lecturing on political campaign for the 12th district, for the Democratic nomination in the could all be addressed with one there are organizations that want to example, he said teaching English in climate change, he said, he thought which includes Delaware, Dublin, 12th district’s congressional primary on major policy that alters the way the kill Americans, but at the same time Taiwan for a year gave him a greater becoming a legislator would be a more Gahanna, Reynoldsburg, Westerville March 4. United States produces and consumes we cannot diminish our democracy at perspective on the U.S.—a perspective direct way to make the changes that and parts of northern Columbus. After Tiberi will face Blair Ryon for the energy. He said if the country were home,” he said. “I think we need to be that is only obtainable when looking he had been advocating through the talking about himself and his policies, Republican nomination. to significantly increase its efforts to smarter about the causes of terrorism from the outside in, he said. presentations. Robinson addressed student questions. A Democrat hasn’t held the 12th produce alternative energies, many and hostility towards America. After teaching in Taiwan, Robinson “Climate change is the major issue Junior Amir Paul, president of the congressional seat since 1983, when jobs would be created, greenhouse gas “In terms of protecting the country, completed doctoral work in psychology of our time,” he said. College Democrats, said the crowd was Bob Shamansky was in office. But emissions from fossil fuels would be I think we can retain the essence of our and theology at Emory University. He “In solving or addressing climate small because many of the students who Robinson, a Barack Obama supporter, reduced, and a greater energy supply constitutional democratic government then moved to Columbus and began change, we are addressing many other might have attended instead went to see said he is in a good position to swing the would be secured. while maintaining homeland security.” working at a small manufacturing problems as well,” he added, such as Hillary Clinton, who spoke at The Ohio voting momentum from the Republican Sophomore John Hering said he likes When asked how, if elected, he company, Marcy Enterprises, Inc. dependency on foreign oil and job State University the same evening. side to the Democratic, especially if how Robinson’s environmental policies would approach the conflicts over how In 2007, Robinson became a shortages.

OWU community Women shut Senior McCann film series kicks down Allegheny publishes off in March at home children’s book

--Page 4 --Page 7 --Page 2 Page 2 The Transcript Feb. 21, 2008 Students discuss hate crimes, respect, progress Mary Beth Scherer focus, then perhaps we can incite some Transcript Reporter change,” Cole said. Cole said the best thing that came On Feb. 12, nearly 23 students came out of the discussion was students are together with Eric Johnson, assistant beginning to form a game plan. director of Counseling Services; Some members of the original Edward Kahn, assistant professor of discussion panel were not able to theatre and dance; and Colleen Cook attend because of inclement weather, assistant dean of Student Life and but others were satisfied with the event coordinator of Counseling, Career and nonetheless. Health Services, to discuss hate crimes Senior John Betts, a panel member, and other issues addressed in the play, said he was “very pleased” with the way “Stop Kiss.” the discussion turned out. “[Because] During the discussion, students the panel was cancelled, I didn’t really spent time talking about the use of know what was going to happen,” Betts the word “gay,” and how hurtful said. “[The discussion] went better than it can be when people say things I expected.” like “that’s so gay.” Students also Betts said there is a possibility of the talked about how welcoming, or original panel members coming to Ohio unwelcoming, Ohio Wesleyan is to the Wesleyan in the future. Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Johnson said he was disappointed (GLBT) community, as well as other that the hate crime experts couldn’t communities. make the discussion, but was thrilled Kahn said during the discussion, “Let with the turnout. people express their concerns about the “[The discussion] was a success community” and talk about what they in that anytime we are able to bring would like to improve. members of the campus community Photo by Mark Dubovec Students came up with several together to discuss issues such as Senior Kit McCann shows off her recently published children’s book, ‘Title.’ ideas about how to improve the OWU the prevention of hate crimes and community. The suggestions included: creating a respectful, safe and inclusive starting a workshop where professors environment on campus for our GLBT include more diverse materials, forming students and all students, we are moving Senior sees world through child’s eyes a committee that addressed GLBT in the right direction,” Johnson said. issues, including more gender-neutral Kahn said he wasn’t surprised by By Mark Dubovec When Molly gazes into her own “I really believe that a lot of Lulu.com, an online publishing language in the classrooms, revising the how well the discussion turned out. “I Transcript Reporter reflection, she discovers she’s made up times, things aren’t what they seem, company. While she edited, compiled, current diversity course requirement, know that students are very thoughtful of several different words: words such and usually, that’s what makes them and designed the layout of the book, including more diverse colloquium and intelligent and feel passionate about Senior Kit McCann felt as if she never as “love,” “friend,” “girl” and “giggle.” beautiful,” McCann said. Lulu printed and sold it. speakers and forming a group that the issues involved,” Kahn said. really grew up, and that’s why she wrote McCann believes this lends a certain Growing up on such classics as the McCann was pleased by this focuses on stopping people from using Betts said it was nice to get people a children’s book about perception and poignancy to her book. works of Dr. Seuss and “Harold and arrangement. “It’s free,” she said. “I the phrase, “that’s so gay.” together who had a common goal and how people see the world. “Everything has more than one the Purple Crayon,” McCann always would recommend it to anyone who Johnson said he thought the students were willing to talk about important “Title,” 48 pages of text and meaning,” McCann said. “When Molly felt an affinity towards the genre, and wants to publish.” had some excellent ideas. “The student issues. “I hope that we can see some illustrations, follows Molly, a little girl realizes this, the colors and everything last semester, as part of her independent For each copy sold, Lulu.com sends voice is a powerful one on this campus, of the short-term goals that we made who finds everything around her has else return to normal.” study, she brought her idea to fruition McCann $2, her share of the profit. and if a group of students organize through completion, and that I can see turned into words. McCann hoped her book would carry “There’s almost an element of “The book costs $15, 13 of which goes around any of their ideas and use their them completed before I graduate.” “Everything is described with only a relevant theme. nostalgia to children’s books,” McCann to Lulu for the cost of printing,” she collective energy and talent to further The discussion was positive in the one word,” said McCann, a fine arts “I feel pretentious saying it’s deep,” said. “You get that same feeling of joy said. With “Title” now published and their cause, they will be successful,” sense of seeing students who wanted to and psychology double major. “A tree she said, “but it’s almost philosophical. you had as kid.” available only at http://stores.lulu.com/ Johnson said. make changes for the good, Kahn said, is covered with the word, ‘tree.’ A boy It has more scope to it than something McCann said she will most likely mccannk, McCann considered other Sophomore Amber Cole was one of adding there was a desire for people to has ‘boy’ (on it) and so on.” like ‘See Spot Run.’” write again, but that doing so is very concepts for children’s books. the discussion participants. “I think this help make OWU better, and students This proved challenging for McCann McCann selected “Title” as her title time consuming, noting that it took her “I’m not sure I’ll turn it into a book, university has a lot to work on, and if weren’t afraid to recognize what could when she drew the pictures. because she was drawn to the idea of from September to January to finish but I got this idea of following the sun we join together as a community with a be improved. “For grass, I wrote ‘grass’ millions misconceptions and how they stem “Title.” as it rises,” McCann said. “Starts in one of times,” McCann said. from the labeling of people and things. McCann published “Title” through place and goes around the world.”

Drugovich, continued from page 1 succeed and do the best we can. Even really want to make a contribution you though we all work very hard, we have to stick with it,” Drugovich said. OWU sends love to Ghana for Valentine’s Day have fun together too. She has created “I will consider myself a successful a wonderful atmosphere for all of president if I can build trust with faculty us,” Eldredge said. “I will miss her and others who are working there, so very much. Not only has she been a that we can work toward our goals wonderful boss, she has become a good together.” friend as well.” Robbins said he will miss Drugovich’s selfless dedication to the success of the university. “She approaches all challenges with a strategic eye and optimism that is so very important for successfully solving the issues of higher education today. She will be a difficult person to replace,” Robbins said. Before leaving in July, Drugovich said she will focus on bringing in the Class of 2012, distributing financial aid and putting together documents to ease the transition of her successor. “It’s really important to end well and start well, and so I do have very important work to finish here,” Drugovich said. “In the meantime I will be spending a little bit of time at Hartwick, so it won’t feel as though I’m brand new on July 1. I won’t be starting cold. I can ease my way into that.” In 10 years, Drugovich said she still sees herself at Hartwick. “If you’re going to make a commitment like this, you better be thinking of making a commitment for more than a year or two. In my opinion, you can’t do anything in a year. If you Photo By Emily Hastings Students dance the night away at a Valentine’s Day celebration supporting the Ghana Cultural Immersion Team on Saturday.

By Emily Hastings Bonsu said. went to the GSEF. Transcript Reporter “The dance turned out to be really successful,” said “GSEF is part of FACE, Funding African Children’s Sally Leber, director of the Columbus Initiative and Education … one nation at a time. FACE is the broader On Saturday students celebrated Valentine’s Day in one of the faculty advisers for the team. “This was our dream. We’d eventually like to expand this program,” style with the Ghana Cultural Immersion Team. first team event, and we were really pleased in terms Osei-Bonsu said. The team hosted a Valentine’s dance to raise money of both fun and fundraising.” To delve into Ghanaian culture, the team will for the Ghana Student Education Fund (GSEF). The team comprises 11 students and two faculty take a one-week tour of the country visiting different The GSEF is an Ohio Wesleyan student organization advisers, Leber and Randolph Quaye, director of the cultural sites, such as traditional Ghanaian palaces and international philanthropy that awards scholarship black world studies program, and will leave for Ghana and meeting with tribal chiefs, Osei-Bonsu said. The money to Ghanaian children. The GSEF was proposed late in December. group will also visit a national rainforest park where by juniors Stan Osei-Bonsu and Nicholas Oteng, both “Our goal is to have a very broad team,” Osei- they will be able to walk the tree canopy. Ghanaian natives and the two student leaders of the Bonsu said. “We have many different people of diverse “One big thing we hope to do is to expose the roots trip. backgrounds, such as African Americans, Caucasians, of the slave castle and allow OWU students to see Overall, the team raised about $700. Of the money and Asians. We were looking for candidates to be open where slavery started,” Osei-Bonsu said. raised, 50 percent goes toward the cost of the trip and to different cultures and to support the cause.” The team plans to stay at a guesthouse about five the other 50 percent goes to the children, said Osei- The Ghana Cultural Immersion Team has two minutes from Osei-Bonsu’s home. Bonsu. purposes. One is to continue the GSEF and the other The trip is a joint partnership between the black As of now the team is not being funded and relies is to expose OWU students to Ghanaian culture. world studies department and the Chaplain’s Office, solely on fundraising, said Osei-Bonsu. According to a press release, the GSEF was Leber said. “We will talk to WCSA later to see if we can get launched Dec. 13, 2006, at the Global Outreach Show, The team is now getting ready for their second some funding, but we want to raise as much as we which raised $1,800. fundraising event, the Global Outreach show on Feb. can first to show them that we made the effort,” Osei- Part of the money went to the Darfur cause and part 29. Feb. 21, 2008 The Transcript Page 3 Campus News Relay for Life passes the baton to those who truly need it By Chelsie Pacha Junior Megan Evans said the fun begins at 6 p.m. “Currently the team consists of seven people, including disease, but that we are still so far away from viable cures. Transcript Reporter “There will be entertainment and prizes throughout the myself as the team captain,” White said. “We plan on raising Hopefully, by helping with Relay, we will be able to get even night,” Evans said. “Opening ceremony begins at 6 p.m. the money through family and friends and we are considering closer to a cure.” Ohio Wesleyan students and community members are There will be the Luminaria ceremony later in the evening, having a candy bar or bake sale.” Fahey also says many students are involved due to a going to come together to fight cancer on Friday, March 28, and the event will finish with the closing lap at 12 p.m. on Other students have made teams out of their already combination of factors. for the Relay for Life. Saturday, March 29. The event will be all night long (18 formed sports teams. “I cannot speak for my teammates, but I’m sure those Relay for Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature hours total) in the Gordon Fieldhouse.” “We are the Swimming and Diving Team,” freshman involved know someone who has survived or perished due event held annually to encourage volunteers to support cancer Amstadt said., “The event is about celebration, Bridget Fahey said. “We have about 15 participants. Once we to cancer, believe it is a good cause, think it is a lot of fun or research and education. Participants help raise money for and remembrance and hope. choose a theme, we will be able to come up with a fundraising have some other drive,” he said. awareness of the American Cancer Society’s mission to get “The duration of the event originated from the idea that activity. As of now we are hoping to raise money through Evans said she hopes the event will not only spotlight rid of cancer. ‘cancer never sleeps.’ One person from each of the teams friends and family through our on-line website and personal cancer awareness, but that it will also bring the OWU as well Sophomore Randi Amstadt said this year will set the is required to be walking around the track at all times. In contributions.” as the Delaware community together. foundation for the tradition of having Relay for Life at addition, we also have ceremonies for survivors, food, music Students participating say the program is important in “Everyone is affected by cancer in some way or another,” OWU. and (other) entertainment. The event is a very meaningful many ways. Evans said. “Relay is a great way to celebrate and show “Traditionally, it takes nearly a year to plan a Relay experience to those who participate, and it can also be a lot of “It’s important to all of us because we want to do what we support for cancer survivors and their caregivers, remember For Life,” Amstadt said. “However, with Colleges Against fun.” can to help make a difference,” White said. those who have lost their lives to the disease, and fight back Cancer being a newly formed group, we had to make the Evans said a minimum $100 registration fee is required Fahey says Relay For Life is important to her because she against cancer in hopes of finding a cure. decision at the last minute. We have been planning since for each team, which should consist of at least 6 people. has had personal experiences with cancer. “Not only will Relay raise money that goes directly to about December. “Each participant that raises at least $100 gets a Relay For “For me, this program is extremely important because I cancer research and other American Cancer Society programs “There will be plenty to improve upon for next year, but Life t-shirt,” Evans said. have been touched by cancer in my family and through my that support cancer patients, hopefully this event will raise the planning committee has been doing an amazing job given Sophomore Andrew White said his team’s name is friends,” Fahey said. cancer awareness on campus and bring together the OWU the time constraints and our lack of experience.” “Snuffeupagus.” “Not only does it scare me that we cannot cure this horrible community.” Take a pledge; recognize a gift Alpha Sig date auction Photo by Micah Klugman goes to the dogs again From OWU Online By Myra Blackburn He received the highest bid, followed Women raise their hands and Transcript Reporter by junior Justin Skaggs, who was declare, ‘My body is a gift, auctioned off for $65. and not every man deserves a Alpha Sigma Phi held its annual “I didn’t set up the date for my present!’ as part of Gloria Long- Servant and Date Auction philanthropic girlfriend yet,” Barbara said. “She Groves’ Brown Bag Lunch event on Tuesday, Feb. 12, to assist had to attend an (NCAC) swimming Series lecture, ‘The Noose and Canine Companions for Independence competition.” Other Images That Hurt.’ The (CCI). Sophomore Yu Hu performed with presentation was held Friday, The organization trains dogs to sophomores Rob Anthony, Jeremy Feb. 15, at noon in the Benes accompany and assist adults and Franz , Thomas Kent and senior Andrew Room as part of Black History children with physical or developmental Miglietti in the group called Harder to Month. According to OWU disabilities. Breath. Online, Terree Stevenson `95, According to its website, CCI is a Hu received the lowest bid at $10. interim director of minority non-profit organization that provides “It was a very funny show and we student affairs, said the Black a six-to-nine-month advanced training enjoyed ourselves,” Hu said. “I tried History Month events are open program for dogs to assist people with to entertain the audience, but I was to all and that people should different disabilities and to enhance nervous because I didn’t know how look at the celebration as an their independence or quality of life. much people would bid for me. A lot opportunity to have fun and to “I serve as Philanthropy Committee of fraternity men have girlfriends, so learn. ‘I hope people who attend chair, so I had the (opportunity) to their girlfriends bid on them. A Delta will learn something new and Zeta sister bid on me for $10. As long that they share that knowledge visit the CCI and see their facility,” with someone else,’ she said. sophomore Jeremy Franz said. “They as I contributed, I don’t feel ashamed by ‘I also challenge people to are really good at what they do. They giving $10.” think of issues from a new give the (canines) to the participants for The most unique performance of the perspective.’ Shade Fakunle, free.” auction was “The Belly Dancers,” who class of 2010, who has been Approximately 24 Alpha Sig skipped around the Benes Room floor helping to coordinate the new fraternity brothers performed in the with their shirts covering their heads program, added, ‘As minorities Benes Room, where they were auctioned and bellies painted like happy faces. on campus, there is a different off to the highest bidder. Audience The group consisted of sophomore experience both academically members made their bids after each Richard Ott, who was auctioned off and socially.’ During this brother’s performance. at $20; junior Grant Daniels, who was particular event, Long-Groves This year Alpha Sig raised $1090.50 auctioned off at $29; and junior Lee focused on historic and in bids, down from over $2,000 last Schott, who was auctioned off at $35. contemporary images that year. “Besides being oxygen deprived, I do damage to women and Junior Barclay Richey said last year felt pretty cool,” Schott said. “I had a minorities. Many of the images the fraternity attracted more students to great time. It was actually my mother’s she showed in a Powerpoint its event, and there were more Alpha idea (to perform the belly dance). She presentation reflected the Sig brothers who participated. saw this performance while she was in Hip-Hop community and “It’s a talent show where we get college and said it was funny.” the messages it sends to auctioned off,” Franz said. “For a day, Schott said he would definitely do audiences. She told participants we can clean the (buyer’s) room or take the belly dance performance again. that based on the high turnout them out on a date, depending on who CCI is a nation-wide philanthropy of women students, she made they are.” for Alpha Sigma Phi. the presentation especially ‘femme-friendly’ or targeted Sophomore Zach Barbara, who The North Central Regional Center discussion toward issues collaborated with Richey in the solo for the organization is located at 4989 relevant to them. guitar performance, went for $66. State Route 73 in East Delaware.

Hip-hop dance group busts a debut move Please By Patrice Murphy different focuses. We saw a need for this the help of other students, we can turn Transcript Correspondent group, a place for students to creatively this into a melting pot, by having people express themselves and even learn how that can bring a different feel to the recycle The Rafki Wa Africa’s Global Outreach to dance.” group, and it will make our organization show is a fundraising event for the Saunders said being in the Global stronger and more interesting.” Ghana Student Education Fund, but Outreach show will allow people to Freshman group member Brandi Transcript! it also is a talent showcase for many recognize the talent in his group. Alston said, “We are always looking groups, such as the Hip-Hop dance “I’m not doing this to win,” Saunders for more people to join. You don’t need group Streamline. said. “I don’t want to win. I honestly have to experience.” Freshman Andre Saunders has been just want more people to join so I can “You just need to have a want and dancing since the sixth grade and loves get the group started.” a drive to work hard and dance hard,” it. “Dancing helps me to express my Spencer said they are hoping Saunders said. self,” Saunders said. “It relives me to become a school-sponsored “I hope that in the future we will be from stress.” organization that would compete in able to include people from all types Freshman Chardae Spencer events throughout Ohio. of genres: ballet, modern dance, salsa, said dancing is a way to express “Competing would be another way meringue, break dancing and such,” one’s self without barriers. to show people what Ohio Wesleyan Spencer said. “We are really in need of a Saunders, along with Spencer and has to offer,” Spencer said. break dancer and someone specializing freshman William Hogan, created the Streamline has eight members right in gymnastics at the moment.” Hip-Hop group Streamline. now. The group meets on Mondays in “We created the group because there Saunders and Spencer hope to see Stuy Smoker or in the Cave at 8 p.m. is nothing else like it on campus, Spencer the group grow in the coming year. “If anyone wants to join, just show up said. “There are other ensembles with Spencer said, “Hopefully soon, with ready to dance,” Spencer said.

Journalism largely consists of saying ‘Lord Jones is Dead’ to people who never knew that Lord Jones was alive.

-- G. K. Chesterton (1874 - 1936) Blk Cyan Magenta Yellow

Page 4 Transcript Feb. 21, 2008 Campus News Ramsay talks to pre-med students about healthcare crisis By Kyle Sjarif tant for “pre-med and pre-health other country in the world." by the specific doctor. healthcare system because more diagnosed by general physicians Transcript Reporter students to learn about the over- He explained that there are Ramsay said this is a rela- than 50 million people remain are inappropriate and waste all structure and condition of several factors driving the costs tively new development com- uninsured. enormous amounts of money, Craig Ram- the healthcare industry.” of healthcare continuously high- pared to the past, when insur- The last issue that Ramsay he said. say, chairper- Ramsay divided his presenta- er, but that mainly it is due to ance companies made universal touched on was the quality of However, there is the gen- son and profes- tion into three parts: the cost of constant technological develop- healthcare reimbursements. care delivered in the system. eral belief that undermining the sor of politics the system, access to the system ments. Ramsay also said the insur- “The challenge as physicians doctor’s decision threatens their and govern- and quality of care delivered by However, in the end he ance business has driven care- hoping to be practicing doctors professional integrity, said Ram- ment, spoke the system. described how everybody winds seekers without insurance to in the next 10 years or so is to say, who believes it would be in before the Pre- An underlying concept up paying the costs because it great troubles. protect your professional sover- the best interest of doctors to focused on by Ramsay through- becomes an issue for the federal “For those with no coverage, eignty,” he said. collaborate and cooperate with- Med Club on Ramsay Thursday, Feb. out the presentation centered on budget, he said. they wouldn’t go for little pains Doctors must work for the out having their egos crushed. 14, about the state of the U.S. the costs paid by care-seekers, Nowadays, insurance plays but only when it becomes big legal authority to practice resi- The presentation served healthcare system and, more which, in turn, translates to the a larger role that ever before pains,” said Ramsay. dency, as well as to maintain to educate the Pre-Med Club specifically, how its direction income generated by the future in financing healthcare, as well The reality of today’s health- the long-standing tradition of regarding the nature of today’s will affect the futures of Ohio health professionals. gaining access to it. care system is that doctors are the American Medical Associa- healthcare system. Wesleyan’s pre-med students. “The United States by far has Typically, insurance compa- more reluctant to administer tion, he said. Bonnet said, “The healthcare Sophomore Sarah Bonnet, the costliest healthcare system nies and doctors form agree- treatments to people without One of the main problems industry is a critical element of president of Pre-Med Club, in the world," Ramsay. "It costs ments, which result in discount- insurance, Ramsay said. with having the doctor serve as the current presidential election, invited Ramsay to present 30 percent more per American ed prices if care seekers use the He said this proves to be the main decision-maker is that and Dr. Ramsay’s perspective because she felt it was impor- (to receive healthcare) than any particular insurance promoted a major problem in the U.S. 30-50 percent of procedures on this topic was enlightening." OWU Community Film Series set for March School spirit Ohio Wesleyan’s 2008 Community can struggle Film Series will run from March to April, with showing times at 9:15 at small college p.m. on Tuesdays and 7 p.m. on Wednesdays, with the exception of By Jae Blackmon the Tuesday and Wednesday over Transcript Reporter

the university’s mid-semester break. When many people think of school spirit, they The films will be shown at the Strand think of mascots, cheerleaders and school colors, Theatre, 28 E. Winter St. Admission but, ultimately, they think of dedicated fans. It for each movie is $6. is truly the fans that make sporting events worth The annual film series – presented going to. So one definitely has to wonder: What kind of school spirit does Ohio Wesleyan Univer- in conjunction with Ohio Wesleyan’s 9:15 p.m., March 4, and 7 p.m., March 5 9:15 p.m., March 18, and 7 p.m., March 19 sity have? Introduction to Film course – is open “The Long Goodbye” (1973) “The Big Lebowski” (1998) According to sophomores Kaisha Oliver and to the public. The following films -- all Full of twists and turns, this film tells the story This cult favorite comedy follows a slacker Lisa Peterson, there is no kind. but one released in the last 10 years -- of private eye Philip Marlowe as he navigates (Jeff Bridges) mistaken for a millionaire as he’s Oliver said, “OWU doesn’t have the same level will be shown as part of the series: through – and becomes part of – a mysterious entangled in a kidnapping plot. as most schools have, because everyone isn’t as murder investigation. involved as a well spirited school is." Peterson said, “I feel like if anybody shows any kind of spirit, it’s not for the OWU Bishops, but more for the OSU Buckeyes instead.” Mona Spalsbury, office manager of the Student Involvement Office, holds a slightly different opinion. “I don’t think that the size of the university has anything to do with the level of the school spirit," Spalsbury said. "I think that it all depends on whether you have a winning team or not. People will support a winning team, regardless if it’s a professional, high school or university team.” Although school spirit may not be a big issue to some, it is huge issue to a certain group of stu- dents on campus: the student athletes. 9:15 p.m., April 1, and 7 p.m., April 2 9:15 p.m., April 22, and 7 p.m., April 23 9:15 p.m., March 25, and 7 p.m., March 26 Andre Saunders, a freshman football player, “Take Care of My Cat” (2001) “Or” (2004) “About a Boy” (2002) believes that school spirit is a huge boost to OWU The Korean drama follows five friends as they Set in Tel Aviv, this film follows teenager Or as Although bachelor Will Freeman (Hugh Grant) teams. struggle to retain their close-knit friendship after she tries to manage the household and care for initially joins a single-parent support group to “The amount of fans that come out to the high school. her drug-addicted prostitute mother. meet women, he ends up meeting a 12-year-old games plays a huge part in how we play," he said. boy who teaches him to “grow up.” "Seeing people with the school colors and cheer- ing for us is a great boost for team momentum.” While Saunders believes that OWU school spirit is great already, he does believe that there is room for improvement. “I think we need to promote home games bet- ter, because sometimes people don’t know about the games and then we hardly have anyone in the stands.” While Peterson could not agree more, and com- plains about the “one dinky email she receives about home games,” Oliver believes there are also other reasons. “While I go to games sometimes, most of the time I can’t because I have so much work to do,” she said. 9:15 p.m., April 8, and 7 p.m., April 9 9:15 p.m., April 15, and 7 p.m., April 16 9:15 p.m., April 29, and 7 p.m., April 30 Overall, while OWU might not possess the “Pan’s Labyrinth” (2006) “Bamako” (2006) “Hannah Takes the Stairs” (2007) same level of school spirit that a bigger school Nominated for six Oscars, this Spanish drama In this African film, bar singer Melé watches her The film follows an intern, Hannah, as she flirts like OSU has, there is a great amount that can tells the story of a girl who creates a fantasy marriage fall apart as the World Bank and IMF with two writers at her production company and be found on campus. Saunders said, “The more world to escape from the harsh reality with her stand trial for loan-sharking in the bar’s courtyard. wonders if the potential relationship will disturb school spirit that is showcased at the games, the pregnant mother and ruthless stepfather. the friendship “triangle.” teams will work harder, and there will definitely be more winning.” Faculty hear reports on tuition increases, campus contruction By Kaitlin Thomas Last spring, the Board of Robbins said the university hoping to repair and replace the of deposits that have already • O W U ’s P h i B e t a Transcript Correspondent Trustees increased the total cost plans to beautify OWU’s cam- south wall of Selby Stadium been received is higher than Kappa honor society will be cel- of attending OWU to $39,960. pus by replacing the memorial when the school can afford to it has been in years. Admitted ebrating its centennial this year. Ohio Wesleyan’s faculty met They said that raise helped to gate on Sandusky St. leading to do so. students have until May 1 to The celebration will be March 5 on Monday to discuss tuition balance the school’s budget. Slocum Hall. Margaret Drugovich, vice put down a deposit to hold their with speaker John Churchill in increases, campus construction However, that budget, as well The renovation was made president for strategic commu- spot in OWU’s class of 2012. Gray Chapel at 7:30 p.m. and the incoming class of 2012. as the tuition increase, were possible by a gift from the class nications and university enroll- Referencing the new class, • A memorial was read David Robbins, provost and approved prior to the announce- of 1959. ment, said OWU’s number of Drugovich announced that Slice by Dennis Radabaugh for the interim president, announced ment of former President Mark The school plans to construct applicants is increasing, despite of College Life, OWU’s pro- late William D. Stull, a former that the total cost of attending Huddleston’s departure from a plaza in front of Slocum Hall the rise in tuition. The number gram to welcome admitted stu- Ohio Wesleyan professor of OWU will be raised to $41,970 OWU. The presidential search using other funding. The plaza of American applicants is up dents to campus, will be held Zoology who passed away last next year. that followed his exit last June will honor the men and women 14 percent while the number April 13 and 14. May. He was 95. This is a 5.5 percent increase was therefore not taken into who have donated at least $1 of international student applica- Other topics discussed in the • OWU received a wire in tuition and a 3 percent account when the budget was million to the university. tions is up 16 percent. Drugov- meeting include: totaling $3 million last week increase for both room and accepted. However, Robbins Other works will be finished ich also said the number of can- • Homecoming weekend from the Manchester estate. board. In addition, the technol- said the original budget was on as the funds became available, celled applications is decreas- will be Oct. 10-12. It will coin- This brought the Ida Austin ogy fee will be raised another track without taking into con- Robbins said. ing. cide with President Rockwell Manchester endowment to $7 $40. sideration the cost of the search. For example, he said he is Drugovich said the number “Rock” Jones’ inauguration. million.

Name Page # Date

Blk Cyan Magenta Yellow Blk Cyan Magenta Yellow

Page 5 The Transcript Feb. 14, 2008 Arts Entertainment & Real Talk Exhibition puts art in context Grammys got it wrong, here are 07's real winners

Though he has the most annoy- ing voice in Hip-Hop, Freeway has a lot to say on a very well done album. 4. Joell Ortiz - The Brick (Bodega Chronicles) - One of the games smoothest lyricists with a flow similar to Big Pun. 5. Cassidy - B.A.R.S. - Cassidy may be known as a freestyle/ mixtape rapper but he shows a lot of maturity on his latest album. Now for the mixtape catego- ry I decided not to number them because I have not listened to most of the mixtapes released. It would therefore be unfair to say what the best mixtape of the After taking a look at all the year was. So I will just list a few winners for the 2008 Grammys mixtapes I liked: (also seeing Kanye act stupid AGAIN!) I realize how much - Busta Rhymes and J Dilla I don’t agree with the Gram- - Dillagence - A great rapper mys. So what’s the next best and a great producer, priceless. thing to do? Make my own list R.I.P. Dilla Photo by Danny Eldredge of awards. I got tired of people - Kanye West - Can’t Tell 'The Space of Freedom,'which began Feb. 14 and lasts through April 6 at the Ross Art Museum, features some saying 2007 was a bad year for Me Nothing Mixtape - Kanye of the most important artwork by nonconformist artists during the Soviet period.The artwork is featured in a re- hip-hop. I have many reasons it makes a solid pre-release cd and created communal apartment, to put the pieces into context. Russian artists were banned from displaying their wasn’t. includes a couple of friends also work publicly, so they held exhibitions in their apartments. Many of these artists were suppressed, imprisoned, The first category will be my - Joe Budden - Mood Musik 3 - or killed for their expression. These exhibits were crucial to the development of nonconformist art. five most disappointing albums Non-stop punch lines and clever of 2007. story telling from one of Hip- This list is not saying any Hop’s most underrated rappers. of these albums are bad, I just - Saigon - The Moral of the Photographer captures the mundane expected a lot more. Story - When you have prob- lems putting out an album what 1. Mos Def - Mos Definite- should you do instead? Make here, and the dangerous at home Apparently not an official a mixtape that sounds like an By Ryan Armstrong 7,000-8,000 photos of Iran over Most of Shirzadian’s all the time. He would take me release, but the CD was very album. If this is Saigon’s mix- Transcript Reporter the period of six weeks. photography work was done with him to drop off his film for bland and boring tape I can’t wait for the album. “I had to hide a lot because in Iran’s capital, Tehran. Other processing. I became fascinated 2. Wu-Tang Clan - 8 Diagrams - Kardinall Offishall - Do the Alumni Mohsen Shirzadian I didn’t want to draw a lot of towns in which he worked with cameras when I had a - Decent album but the group Right Thing - The Jamaican (’83), owner of Accent attention to myself,” Shirzadian include Esfahan, Hamedan, chance to wander off and do a doesn’t have a unified sound Canadian proves his versatility Photographic, visited the said. “I would shoot for an hour Kashan, Masooleh, and Rasht. little window shopping.” anymore, it showed on this while rapping over old school OWU campus last Wednesday outside. Then I would disappear “I believe a photo should Shirzadian said he plans album. and new beats. to showcase his passion for into a building and shoot for stop the viewer by the meaning to publish a book of his 3. Redman - Red Gone Wild Last but not least here are my photography and achievement awhile.” it takes,” Mohsen said. “It photography in the near future. - I simply could not like this top ten albums for 2007. These as a photographer in Iran. Akbar Ali Mahdi, professor has to have some kind of a “I run a full time business album on a whole. The songs are what I believe to be the top He first studied photography of sociology-anthropology, said visual power to draw you into now and work on my book a were average. ten albums of a great year in and filmmaking in Sweden. Shirzadian photographed in it. That power may be either little bit at a time,” Shirzadian 4. Fabulous - From Nothin’ hip-hop. If I kept an album off He then came to America and areas people don’t usually go. very romantic, poetic funny, said. “I would like to call my to Something - Too many girl the list it obviously wasn’t good studied fine arts and graphic “He took over 6,000 photos grotesque, or even explicit in book 'Revisiting my Birth songs. enough to leave an impression design at Ohio Wesleyan in dangerous places where any way.” Place.'” 5. Little Brother - Getback - A on me. I’ll do this list from 10 University. He also completed people can get killed,” Mahdi Mahdi said Shirzadian Mahdi said there are two well done album, but for some - 1 to give some additional sus- his Master’s Degree at The Ohio said. “Places photographers can shows his commitment to the different ways to look at reason I can’t listen to it more pense. State University in photography get in a lot of trouble with gangs university by being a role model meanings within photographs. than once. and cinema. or the government.” for OWU students. “There are pictures that The next category is the five 10. Young Buck - Buck the Accent Photographic is a full Shizadian said he had people “In photography there capture meaning in a matter of most ‘slept-on’ albums. These World time business. Shirzadian works assisting him at all times while is a compelling scenario of fact,” Mahdi said. “These are are the 5 albums that were great 9. T.I. - T.I. vs. T.I.P. about 10 hours a day and he in Iran. interpretation,” Mahdi said. “We sociologically significant. Then in my opinion but did not get 8. Scarface - Made does most of the photography “One was Reza, a high school can learn about Iran from dawn there are moments that capture the deserved recognition. 7. Beanie Siegel - The Solution on his own. The company does friend with whom I served in the to dusk through Shirzadian’s different meanings on accident 6. Sean Price - Jesus Price about 200 high school senior Iranian Army,” Shirzadian said. pictures and see all the different usually through ambiguity.” 1. Pharoahe Monch - Desire - Superstar pictures, around 20 large wall “The second was Ali, a relative interactions with the people “We either enjoy photos Back to back intelligent word- 5. Ghostface Killah - The Big portraits of families and 15-20 of mine, who was familiar with there.” visually or learn from them,” play over masterful beats. Doe Rehab weddings. He also spends time every corner of the town. The “I was first drawn into Shirzadian said. “As long as 2. Talib Kweli - Eardrum - A 4. Lupe Fiasco - The Cool doing some commercial and third was Morad, who helped photography when I was ten pictures are meaningful with pleasant listen from start to fin- 3. Jay-Z - American Gangster advertising photography. with transportation and food years old,” Shirzadian said. important contributions to life, ish. 2. Kanye West - Graduation Shirzadian said he took about locations.” “My father used to take pictures they inspire me.” 3. Freeway - Free at Last - 1. Common - Finding Forever 'Juno' fan delighted by quirky television show about death and pie Now, why do I love it? It In all truth, the show is to touch. For if they do, Chuck Broadway inclined than yours things. Kind of like a “Joan of has vibrant and saturated colors a happy fairytale and not just will perish forever (another truly, she originated the role of Arcadia” vibe, only we never that are not found in any other because of the colors. There is catch). Glinda in the award-winning know if it is actually God speak- show. This makes me sound a love story as well as a mys- Now you may be wondering Broadway musical “Wicked.” ing or not. like a four year old, but it has tery of the week. These things how the mysteries tie in. Ned She steals every scene she is in Unfortunately for Fuller, other attractions as well. It has coupled with wonderful sup- helps his partner Emerson Cod, and most of the comedy comes these shows never made it. pretty people. This makes me porting actors who light up the a private investigator played from her perfect delivery. DLM was cancelled after two sound shallow, but just wait. It screen each time they have a by Chi McBride, by bringing Now, as I stated above, I also seasons and “Wonderfalls” only has a premise that I adore and a scene make this a truly enjoy- murder victims back to life to love this show because Bryan made it nine episodes on the creator that I have followed for able show. find out how they died. They Fuller, the creator. Fuller has air. I think I am just as happy years. Now, the love story involves then collect the reward money. been the mastermind behind to see Fuller succeeding with The show stars Lee Pace as Ned and his childhood crush, Emerson is the one who truly some of my favorite television “Pushing Daisies” as he is. Ned, a pie maker with a strange Charlotte “Chuck” Charles covets the cash, but Ned never shows. “Dead Like Me” was Due to the writer’s strike, the gift. One touch from his finger (Anna Friel). Ned’s mother died refuses the money. a cult hit. It was about a young first season was cut tragically The critically acclaimed tele- can bring the dead back to life. when he was young. Follow- My favorite part of the entire woman who died and became a short. The news of its renewal vision show “Pushing Daisies” The catch, and there always is ing her death, Ned’s father sent show however, is Kristen Che- reaper of souls. has made me (and presumably (ABC) was renewed for a sec- one, is that the deceased can him to boarding school and he noweth. She plays Olive Snook, In 2004, Fuller had another Fuller) jump for joy. So hope- ond season. Now, there are a lot only come back for one min- never saw Chuck again. Until a waitress at Ned’s restaurant, cult hit in “Wonderfalls.” Again fully I have written enough of shows that were renewed for ute. If they pass the one minute she died. The Pie Hole (yes, as in “shut this show had a supernatu- to persuade you to join in on next season, so why am I writ- mark, the person who is physi- Again with the morbid. But your pie hole”). ral essence about it. Inanimate the magical fairytale of bright ing about this show? Because I cally near them suddenly dies. it is alright, because Ned brings Part of the reason I adore objects, such as a wax lion or vibrant colors. love it and that is the only rea- Sounds morbid, no? Maybe the Chuck back to life. The two are this character is because I adore a brass monkey, would tell the And did I mention the people son I need. pretty colors make up for it. clearly in love, but are unable Chenoweth. For those less- main character to do certain are pretty?

Name Page # Date

Blk Cyan Magenta Yellow Blk Cyan Magenta

Page 6 The Transcript Feb. 21, 2008 Opinion Mom proved wrong again Everyone should keep their eyes on Iran There was a funny story a WCSA or something, I’ll have don’t support your face getting by unappreciative son while back, in January, in which Tackle every book in the library newer hit with that hammer, but I sup- and got sick behind the Whirly- the U.S. claimed it was threat- than 1910 burned to dust. port that hammer. doo. You ruined my birthday Football Letters ened by Iranian boats in the with It’s funny that one of the Derrick: I respect that. party! I couldn’t show my face I found Strait of Hormuz, near the Ira- Rory fake reasons for invading Iraq I see this week than Nancy at school, everyone called me nian coast. These were boats, McHale was a series of vague sugges- Reagan has been hospitalized in the “hey! You’re that kid whose accused of threatening US naval tions that Al-Qaeda might have after having a fall. Does any- dumpster mom puked behind the Whirly- ships. Off the Iranian coast. something to do with Saddam one know about the shit Ronald by Tavish Miller hoo!” I did not like it one bit! If there were Iranian naval ment, and maintaining a violent Hussein. That turned out to be Reagan pulled in Latin America Anyway see you this weekend. vessels off the coast of New military occupation of that state. false, but ironically, five years during his presidency? Wiki- Dear Mom, Running out of room here! York, there would be no threats. So everyone keep your eyes post-invasion, there’s an actu- pedia it or something (actually Here I am, college. Everyone Zachy Because those ships would have open in case Iran does some- al group called “Al-Qaeda in look up a series of books from said I couldn’t do it, especially been blown out of the water. thing like that. Iraq”. This group didn’t exist a all political angles). And Nan- you, yet here I am. I bet you feel P.S.: Have you seen my blue How the hell is the US com- So this week: Ex-president few years ago. cy’s wonderful “Just Say No!” stupid, real dumb. Well good socks because I can’t find them plaining that their boats were George Bush Sr. has endorsed They were created, as a campaign against drugs? Great because that’s how you should anywhere! You know how I love threatened, when patrolling off John McCain for president. direct result of the instability couple of people. I hear they feel, not supporting me in my those blue socks! the coast of another country? That’s actually what has swung in Iraq. I don’t support the war met in an internet chat room. ventures. There have also been com- my vote. but I support the troops. What Seriously though folks, I’m glad You should tell me I can do Dear “Son”, plaints that Iran is “interfering” I’ve been supporting Hucka- a heap of bullshit that line was. Ronald Reagan is dead. whatever I want. That’s right, I 'ave your socks. I been hol- in Iraq. I think if they need a bee, but old man Bush’s word is Brilliant, strategically, to disarm On the lighter side: aunt Jubjub told me all about din' onto 'em so I could send 'em definition, you know, to explain good enough for me. I’m still a those against a war. But damn. My bicycle was found by an your little “talk” that you “had” in a care package. themselves, a good example little iffy on McCain until he’s Derrick: Hey, Rory, could anonymous young man going so that cat’s out of the bag, so I hopes that's alright, I do of “interfering” would be the willing to acknowledge evolu- you help me out here, Bill’s hit- only by the initials BA. to speak. I’ve got news for you like socks a lot, been making a invading of a sovereign state, tion is a sham, but we’ve got to ting me in the face with a ham- I hugged Chelsea Clinton mom, pretty soon you are going collection! Got any more I could executing its leader and his chil- be pragmatic. I swear to god if I mer. last week; she gave me a firm to be old, and after old age use, hope to make a sock man er dren, imposing a puppet govern- get elected to any position here, Rory : Listen, Derrick, I squeeze on the buttocks. comes death, but before death sumthin'. Maybe just a suit, a comes a retirement home. sock suit! Do you tink you could That’s when I take over and send me some food? control your life. I can tell you Ya know I been makin' food Columnist thinks opinion writers cheapen Transcript right now that you will not like for yas your entire life, and I By Drew Lenox I’m not sure what purpose replacement to “Jerome in your hope that I can one day not have it. Apple sauce for every meal just thought it’s about time ya Transcript Columnist concocted correspondence Home,” but Jerome Stenger to be ashamed of being a col- because you didn’t take good did somethins for mees. I mean, between family members serves always had a focused argument umnist with this publication. enough care of your teeth. You after alls, I “made” yas. Give me While most of the paper is in our paper. It is not usually and was occasionally funny. Any newspaper can put a hate apples, I know, well too a break over here. Jeesh. looking better, the opinion page, funny and doesn’t usually have While going on rants on mul- disclaimer in print. They can bad. You should have thought I’m dyin. and the work of some of the col- a point. It is not reporting or tiple topics every week, “Tackle say that the words of commen- about that before you ate all that Help! umnists, is a black mark on the commentary, and we could do Football” has talked badly about tary do not represent the views cotton candy at the county fair “Moms” Transcript. without. students from Columbus and of the paper or the university. The staff editorials are well “ Wo r d s o f Wi s d u m b ” zoology majors, while stating But what is printed in the written and focused, but the debuted last week and was that “there is no God.” paper does represent the Tran- Stalkers react to opinion other works on that page are nothing more than an attempt at I understand that it is sup- script and Ohio Wesleyan Uni- lacking in journalistic value. shock journalism. posed to be funny, and contro- versity. My original idea for the col- h a v e v e r y I’m not sure what a Hip- Not only did it alienate half versial statements are ways to It is the school and the paper umn this week changed in accor- high expec- Hop column is or why we need of campus, but the words used catch someone’s eyes, but the that is giving inexperienced dance with a situation I found tations for one at OWU, but it could be to do so were meant only to column is missing its mark. journalists a platform from myself in this past weekend. I anyone who approached in a better way. grab readers. I know that those I am criti- which to ramble. was away all weekend on a grad stalks me. I I have no problem with com- We had a sex column for a cizing have a platform from I don’t understand why we school visit with my wonder- won’t put up mentary on music, but I’m not semester, and it did not have to which they can respond and that have not seen more students, ful boyfriend. Upon returning with any half- sure how one’s personal opin- use these words and shock tech- I might be the topic of ridicule faculty and administration speak to campus Sunday evening I ass stalkers. ions on a particular rapper or niques to get a point across. next week. But I think in that out on any of the problems with why they like track two and not discovered that after only one I don’t have But one of the biggest prob- case the columns would prob- the Transcript. track seven is beneficial to any- column, I have my very own time for them. lems with the quality of the ably be focused and the quality I hope we have not reached one. Transcript is “Tackle Football.” of the page would be the best it a point where the students, pro- stalkers! Yes, that was plural. As of now, my stalkers seem We’re several weeks into the This column is a failed attempt has been. fessors and administrators are Not one, but two. to be of this nature. semester, and I am still trying to at humor and also attempts to Not everyone might like my not reading and might not care Admittedly, they are only The first one, who I assume figure out the point of “Letters I use shock journalism. column, but I hope that I raise about what is truly a product of freshmen, but I’d still say that’s is the mastermind, sent a mes- found in the Dumpster.” I’ve heard people say it is a the quality of the paper -- and I Ohio Wesleyan students. pretty good, all things consid- sage that bluntly (and with sev- ered. I’m not sure how many eral use of profane language) Transcript columnists have their said, “I loathe you.” It’s almost own stalkers, but I doubt any of as good as hearing those other Adios Serbian province: Long live Kosovo them can boast of having two as three little words. No, in fact, Independence in the Bal- the possible dislocation of the A step backwards or for- a result of one column. it’s better. kans! And from the complex, A Transylvania region to the Hun- wards for Balkans, Europe and I’ve been reporting for the The other simply “friended” long-lasting, unsolved mystery garian minority heavily present the Western world? A possible Transcript for a couple semes- me. of Kosovo. The unexpected Global in Romania’s central territory. open-arm conflict is very lim- ters now. Unfortunately, my After my first interaction answer to the Balkan riddle This suggestion can be eas- ited, if not exaggerated, out the reporting work was never good with my stalkers, I hoped they came officially on Sunday, Feb. View ily traced to the NATO and realm of political outcomes. enough to warrant me being wouldn’t turn out to be pos- 17, with the startling declaration Alexandra Panait EU membership that Hungary Regardless, this event character- stalked. So, needless to say, I ers, only sending one belliger- of independence. and Romania enjoy. Yet Russia izes an international precedent, was overwhelmed with excite- ent message and then passively Thousands of Kosovars cious step that ended years of makes a strong case for prece- a careful Russia, a voiceless ment when I logged onto Face- showing their disdain toward in Pristina gathered, U.S. and political suspension made the dence that would not immedi- Europe and the rising of self- book after my very first column me. Albanian flags were displayed whole world watch. Its most ately or even over the long term determination that haunts the and found them there--one in After declining the friend and the whole snapshot of the important players: Russia and affect a region so afflicted as Balkans. my inbox, another with my requests, I noticed both had celebration seemed to erase a the U.S. Certainly, a precedent Kosovo. Whether Kosovo can sustain friend requests. “poked” me. This action told long journey of disputes and a was created, and states such as Rather the spillover effect itself remains a matter of nation- Their profile pictures beamed me that my stalkers still had line of refugees that lay behind Georgia are indicating to Russia would have the most impact in al policies. Given the expected, from my computer screen and some potential. They had final- such a triumph. a similar outcome in the Abkha- places such as Chechnya or the it will certainly join Moldova in their sinister smiles said to me, ly crossed a boundary. They Who knew 2008 would zia region. Moldovan part of Transnistria, economic initiatives, thus mak- “We’re watching you.” It gave had no concern for Facebook solve the Kosovo problem? Transnistria is at the top of areas already plagued with vio- ing the move more one on paper me chills. I’ve never had real- etiquette. These pokes were, Who knew the EU would not the list in the region with high lence and vulnerability. and of psychological indepen- life stalkers before. I mean, there undoubtedly, an aggressive and come up with an answer and propensity to follows Kosovo’s Kosovo might have been the dence. was the greasy kid in eighth intrusive tactic. not mobilize? And who dared to lead. Russia’s complete oppo- perfect tool for strengthening Politically, the declara- grade who left Santana songs on What do their pokes mean? ponder only a vitriolic declara- sition--backed by Belgrade’s domestic policies and under- tion created an impasse which my answering machine, but that Their reasons could be infinite, tion from president Putin. refutation of such results--are mining such self-determination will not be forgotten. Erase the only lasted a few weeks. and this intrigues me. Does the status of sovereign- not alien; no political recogni- stimuli. troops, the fears of spillover This time, I want to keep my I wonder what my stalkers ty eliminate the international tion and the promise curtailed Serbia said vehemently no. conflict or any greater Alba- stalkers. Sadly, they seem to be will become. I must admit, I was tension? Does it bode a smooth future diplomacy and remain Romania is opposing such indi- nia ambitions. There is Geor- new at this stalking game, but disappointed Monday morning future or a voiceless neighbor, among familiar reactions despite vidualistic movement given its gia, there is Chechnya, there with time, I think they can per- that I hadn’t heard a word from too startled and too late to inter- the Kosovar Prime Minister geographic proximity and pos- is a Taiwan, Transnistria, a ris- fect the art. them. I am beginning to wonder fere? Hashim Thaci’s assurance of sible refugee scenarios. Yet such ing nationalistic Russia and I’m a big Lifetime movie fan. if they just aren’t cut out for it. Kosovo reshaped the Bal- Balkan cooperation and Euro- a declaration stands mute in a stagnant EU that should be I’ve seen all the movies about Perhaps they’ll just get grouped kan map, but not in the sim- pean vision. front of the joy surrpunding the immersed in the political equa- the big time creepy stalkers. along with every other creep on plest way, and not without cold Putin went so far as to com- daring political move Kosovo tions. I think this has led me to Facebook who stalks in private. analysts watching it. The auda- pare the Kosovo scenario with undertook. Did Kosovo considered that?

Catie Coleman, Mark Dubovec, Founded in 1867 as The Western Collegian, The Transcript Staff Robert Misener, Mary Beth Scherer, Kyle Sjarif, (USPS 978-520) is published weekly September through May, Rafaya Sufi, William Yoder except during university vacations, holidays and examination peri- Editor-in-Chief...... Danny Eldredge Columnists...... Simon Brown, Rory McHale, Andrew Lenox, ods. The views expressed in letters, columns and cartoons are the Managing Editor...... Greg Stull Tavish Miller, Alexandra Panait, Kaitlin Thomas opinions of the writers and artists and do not necessarily represent News Editor...... Emily Rose Faculty Adviser...... Melinda Rhodes the views of the Department of Journalism or Ohio Wesleyan Uni- Arts and Entertainment Editor...... Nathan Truman versity. Sports Editors...... Alex Humbert, Brian Test Business Manager ...... Pooja Goswami Mission Statement Photographers...... Micah Klugman, Clifford Williams The Transcript Advertising Staff...... Ashton Abby, Andrew Au, -- To provide our audience with accurate news about safety, Matthew Murphy, Andrew Newhouse health, sports, entertainment, politics and campus living relevant Page Designers...... Ashton Abby, Ryan Armstrong, to the members of the OWU community. Catie Coleman, Kelly Gardner, Kelsey Guyselman, -- To serve as a check on WCSA, the administration and the 106 Phillips Hall Shafalika Jackson, Katharine Mannix, Matthew Board of Trustees. Ohio Wesleyan University Murphy, Jenna Narwicz, Andrew Newhouse, -- To maintain an open forum for the discussion of campus Delaware, OH 43015 Mary Beth Scherer, Sarah Shkoukani, issues. (740) 368- 2911 Kimberly St. Louis, Jack Stenger, Rafaya Sufi, -- To educate students working on the staff in the procedures of [email protected] William Yoder a working newspaper and provide them with journalistic experi- Reporters...... Ryan Armstrong, Myra Blackburn, ence.

Name Page # Date

Blk Cyan Magenta Blk Cyan Magenta Yellow

Feb. 21, 2008 The Transcript Page 7 Bishops Sports Lady Bishops manage to hold off Allegheny By Brian Test could not take advantage. The opportunities for Allegheny.” Transcript Reporter first half went back and forth She said Cordell gave them a with Ohio Wesleyan finishing boost off the bench. Senior Steffi Graf sparked the half with an 11-3 run, giv- “She is strong in dribble pen- the Bishops with 7 points in just ing them a 30-27 lead at half. etration and transition,” Carney- 29 seconds on Saturday against The second half started much Debord said. “Our effort was Allegheny in Branch Rickey like the first half ended with the admirable and we had tremen- Arena. Bishops stretching the lead to dous unity with the entire team Graf, who plays wing, helped 34-27. just wanting to win.” Ohio Wesleyan hold off Allegh- Cordell, who plays wing, Carney-Debord said the team eny in North Coast Athletic said the team tries to pride didn’t take care of the basketball Conference play 69-57. themselves with their defense. in the first half, but improved Allegheny had the lead “After a first close half we greatly in the second half. 43-41 with less than 11 minutes decided that we needed to step “We have had several inju- remaining in the game, when up our defensive intensity,” ries throughout the season and it Graf got hot. She was fouled Cordell said. “We came out in has been difficult without Aaron and hit both free throws to tie the second half and really turned and Gentene, but the team con- the game 43-43 with 10:56 to it up defensively and boxing-out tinues to work hard daily,” Car- play. was a huge factor limiting them ney-Debord said. “We have had She then stole the ball and to one shot opportunities.” such incredible improvement by converted a lay-in giving the She said a big momentum so many individuals.” Bishops a 2 point lead, and as swing was the defensive and This was OWU women’s the Gators advanced the ball offensive effort of Graf. basketball’s alumni weekend across halfcourt the next pos- “Our team is really driven by and “Think Pink” for breast session, Graf picked off a pass our senior leadership that step cancer awareness. and proceeded to knock down up day in and day out,” Cordell “Our alumni were amaz- a three. OWU lead 48-43 with said. “Graf played like a true ingly supportive and added to 10:27 left in regulation. senior should and led our team the atmosphere in our favor,” Junior Katie Hamilton fol- with points and steals. Lester Carney-Debord said. “We were lowed with a 3-point play and lead our team with 5 rebounds so fortunate to have so many senior Kelli Lester added anoth- and when you have six players former players return for the er 3-pointer, finishing off the with 2 assists it just shows how weekend.” 13-1 Ohio Wesleyan run giving much of a team we are.” She said Steffi Graf’s perfor- them a 54-44 lead. Cordell said the zone defense mance can not go unnoticed. A lay-in by Stephanie Wolf that Allegheny ran slowed down “Her senior leadership was with 7:23 to play ended the their offense. key in changing the momentum Gators' scoring drought. “Allegheny shot the ball real- in the second half,” Carney- Freshmen Tyler Cordell and ly well from the three point arc Debord said. “She was support- Kayla Gordon followed up especially Brittany Bell,” Cord- ed in that leadership with Kath- Wolf’s basket with their own, ell said. “In the second half they leen Cooper, Lindsey Macklin, giving OWU its largest lead shot 61% from field goal range and Kelli Lester.” 58-46 with under 5 minutes left. which is still very high.” Carney-Debord said they Allegheny would fight back, Head coach Nan Carney- were pleased to have so many making their free throws down Debord said both teams played community members, faculty the stretch to pull within 5, mak- tenacious defense, which con- members, and staff in support of ing it 58-53 with 2:31 in regula- tributed to the cold shooting their initiative for Breast Cancer tion. Graf would stop the Gator start. Awareness. run with a basket and ultimately “It was a bit frustrating that “We were able to raise a siz- the Bishops would hold off the none of our ‘go to’ offenses able contribution for the Kay Gators in front of a crowd of were clicking, but our depth Yow Cancer Fund of the Jimmy Photo by Cliff Williams 700 in Branch Rickey. prevailed,” Carney-Debord V. Foundation,” Carney-Debord Senior Steffi Graf lays the ball in against Gheny on Saturday. Graf led the Lady Bishops In the first half, both teams said. “We had great contribu- said. in scoring with 20 points and is second on the team this year in scoring averaging 10.9 had cold shooting spells with tions from our bench and our Graf led the Bishops with 20 per game. Graf was also recently named to the Academic All-District Team by ESPN the Ohio Wesleyan hitting one of full court pressure helped force points, while Cordell finished Magazine with a 3.82 accumulative GPA. The Lady ballers next game is at home on Sat- its first 10 shots, but Allegheny turnovers and decrease scoring with 12 points. urday against the Terriers of Hiram. Denying steroid use a ‘Catch-22’; Seniors football players take confessing the way to look good away experiences, lessons Could it be that fans are By Clay Davis “I think the experience you people to continue to beat their Transcript Reporter get in playing with your close bodies through physical and just tired of being lied friends and the competition mental workouts all year long Six in the morning practices inspires you,” Ellis explained. “I have learned that people to? Are fans just sick of and long hours in the unbearable Ellis also accomplished a lot who go to play Division III heat during the summer are just over his four years here, includ- football are people who really having their intelligence some of the things that Chad ing first-team all-conference have a love for the game and The first wave of steroid accusations came Ellis, Patrick Trenor and Zach recognition and a player of the want to continue to play after in the form of Jose Canseco’s book, “Juiced.” insulted by people like Dennis learned playing football week award at his position. high school,” Trenor said. “It is Congress held a hearing; Sammy Sosa forgot here at Ohio Wesleyan. Dennis, a split end, said he not all about the winning and English; Canseco forgot what his own book was Bonds who question our But that is not what drove sees his teammates as a driving the losing, but what you get out about; and Mark McGwire went from hero to them to a whole new level of force for his successes as a foot- of that experience.” shriveled man in a day. The only person who ability to say…read? playing football, and while the ball player at OWU. Trenor was named a team came out of the steroid hearings looking good physical exhaustion may beat “Knowing that others rely on captain this year for the Bish- was Raphael Palmeiro. held two press conferences and even went on 60 some players up, it did not sway me makes me want to be out ops, and he was also second- Palmeiro simply denied any use. He even Minutes. these seniors. there,” Dennis said. team all-conference. verbalized his punctuation: he was that clear. So how does Clemens come off looking so “I think the joy and pure For Dennis, it is the hard “I have always had a love “Let me start by telling you this: I have never bad? Isn’t this what fans wanted? Hadn’t we adrenaline of playing on Friday work, the six in the morning for football from a young age,” used steroids, period. I don’t know how to say it always told Bonds, "Well, if they’re lying… nights or Saturday afternoons is practices that has driven him Trenor explained. “I have been anymore clearly than that” sue?" what makes a person continue further. around it my entire life and Straightforward enough, I believed him, and Maybe it’s the effect of Bonds that has made playing,” Ellis said. “I have basically learned to knew that I wanted to play in a lot of other people with their willful ignorance the Andy Pettite and the Brian Roberts come Ellis, a linebacker, said he enjoy the work that leads up to college.” did too. So it appeared, at the time, the way to off looking the best in this whole ordeal. Oddly has seen his game go to a whole success,” Dennis said. “No mat- Football has made an impact dodge the steroid accusation bullet was to firm- enough it seems that those who have admitted new level at Ohio Wesleyan, ter if you are a starter or not, on all three of these seniors, ly deny, deny, deny. Then Palmeiro tested posi- using steroids are looking better then those that and he hopes to cherish those your teammates work just as as all intend to pursue a career tive for steroids the very next season … oops. deny it. Could it be that fans are just tired of memories. hard as you and they deserve involving athletics. Ellis said Since then the prescription for tackling the being lied to? Are fans just sick of having their In 2004, Ellis saw the Bat- just as much praise as the start- that he is pursuing a path steroid pointing fingers has been a mixed bag. intelligence insulted by people like Bonds who tling Bishops start off the year er.” towards teaching, but plans on Bonds just yelled at anybody who pointed out question our ability to say … read? 0-4. However, the disappoint- To Dennis, football is more “making coaching a part of that the fact that there were briefcase loads of evi- It makes sense to me that it would turn out ment and the bad taste that was than just a “game.” It is a vari- as well in football and as well in dence that he juiced up. Some, like McGwire, that way. The whole thought process behind left in every player’s mouth did ety of experiences that will other sports.” have gone into hiding, their names only to using steroids in the first place is "I’m above the not last long. The team ended never be forgotten. For Dennis, he hopes to be in resurface when a hall of fame ballot comes up. law" or "I’m more entitled then anyone else." winning five straight games and “I will miss being out on the collegiate rankings as a head And Sosa still doesn’t remember English. To me that’s the part of the steroid era that’s the competing for the NCAC title the field with guys that I have coach, although where that will The new wave of accusations that have come most bothersome. before losing to Wooster, 24-6. been through so much with and be is still yet to be determined. out this winter however are backed by Major But if the key to looking good coming out of Despite that, the improvement having a blast no matter how Trenor is using his knowl- League Baseball, and several stars have been the steroid era is to own up to it, what if on the of the team caught Ellis’ atten- hard the opponent was,” Dennis edge of athletics in the class- indicted. The most notable being Roger Cle- off chance Clemens didn’t do steroids? What is tion. replied. room, as he is a physical educa- mens, Andy Pettite, Brian Roberts and Miguel he to do then? Let his legacy be tarnished? Or “As a team, our opportunity Teamwork is not just impor- tion major, and is also “planning Tejada. This has left these players in a tricky fight back in what looks like a genuine attempt to play for a league champion- tant to Ellis and Dennis, but also to be a football coach.” situation, knowing with Palmeiro’s test results, to find what he wants us to believe is the truth? ship after beginning the season to Trenor, a defensive end. Trenor said he takes the sport the firm, flat-out denial approach no longer It appears then, that the lasting legacy of the 0-4 was a great accomplish- “The friendships that you to heart. works. steroid era will not be that players cheated. It ment,” Ellis added. build with your teammates are “I want to stay around Clemens has come out on the offensive, will not be the false hope given to young fans of The inspiration behind play- the ones that will be with you the game because I love it so letting anybody and everybody know that his the 90’s like myself. It will be the loss of trust ing football for Ellis, who began the rest of your life,” Trenor much,” Trenor said. accuser, Brian McNamee, was a troubled soul of the fans to even their favorite players. It’s a to take interest in the sport in said. “I will most likely be who would lie to get himself out of trouble. catch-22, and unfortunately for some, it may be third-grade, begins with those Trenor said it is more than involved in football and sports Yes, Clemens wanted us to feel bad for him. the best thing for baseball if we all just move around him. just the work that motivates the rest of my life.” He covertly taped conversations, filed lawsuits, on .… Support Bishops sports. Read the back pages of The Transcript each week.

Name Page # Date

Blk Cyan Magenta Yellow Blk Cyan Magenta Yellow

Page 8 The Transcript Feb. 21, 2008 Bishops Sports Bishops defeat Wittenberg Help wanted but lose to last-place Earlham on King’s court By Alex Humbert Sports Editor getting doesn’t seem to be the strategy in Cleveland for LeB- The men’s basketball team ron James. became a part of history last When the Cleveland Cava- week, putting an end to a cou- liers had the first overall pick ple of ugly losing streaks at the in 2004, they selected heralded hands of the Wittenberg Tigers high school star LeBron James. in Springfield. With this huge pick, they also With the 72-69 win, they changed their colors and their ended a 43-game winless logo. drought at Wittenberg, a streak The East won, Superman It was a time to change the that dates back to Febru- soared, Kapono won another franchise and move toward ary 1953. Perhaps even more shootout and Williams showed the future. But, although they impressively, they snapped that he has skills. reached the NBA Finals and their streak of not sweeping the Although the season was put young Daniel Gibson is defi- Tigers, which dates back to the on hold for the All-Star festivi- nitely progressing, it doesn’t 1949-50 season. ties in New Orleans, the focus seem as if Cleveland is commit- Senior point guard Casey in the NBA is on the trades that ted to getting King James a lot Teeters, who had 10 points and have and haven’t been made. of help. three rebounds for the Bishops, The trend this season has James has been looking for said it was great becoming part been for teams with realistic help for a while now. He was of history, especially against the playoff and championship aspi- vocal about his interest in both rival Tigers. rations to go get star veteran Kidd and Bibby. But Bibby “It was amazing,” Teeters players from teams at the bot- is now in Atlanta and Kidd is said. “One thing our senior tom of the league. probably headed to Dallas. class has not been able to do These teams are struggling So, where can the King get in our four years here is win- and are sometimes looking to some help? If Cleveland keeps ning at Wittenberg, so to do it unload the large salaries of the the trend, they would have to our senior year was awesome. big names while these veterans look at the other teams toward Being the team to end the streak are sometimes looking to play the bottom of the NBA totem is pretty cool I think.” for a better team. pole. The Bishops opened up the The Suns traded to get Shaq I’m not sure the Knicks have game with a 3-pointer from from the league-worst Miami anything the Cavs, or anybody senior Brian Cafarella and did Heat. Many think Shaq could else would want. The Bobcats not surrender the lead for the hurt the Suns because of their have a young core that they duration of the first half. How- running style, but a team doesn’t probably still want to see how ever, after halftime the Tigers need all five guys to run the they turn out. came charging back and took break. On defense, the 7’1, 325 But there are a couple of the lead with 6:30 remaining in lb center will take up a lot of possibilities. They could try to the game. space inside. make a deal to get Michael Redd The Bishops answered in the The Celtics went to what are from the Bucks and bring him late part of the game with big now the league’s second and back to Ohio. Or they could Photo by Cliff Williams buckets from senior Jesse Jean third worst teams and got Kevin go to the Clippers and try to get Senior Jesse Jean plays defense against Wittenberg at home earlier this year. Jean and senior Dustin Rudegeair, Garnett and Ray Allen. Every- Elton Brand or Corey Maggette. who led the Bishops in scoring played in his final regular season home game last night. one can see the affects of those They could go after Jermaine with 24 points. A timely steal deals as Boston has the best O’Neal with the Pacers or try from Teeters to sealed the deal the team must bounce back and many great memories that he turnouts for our home games record in the NBA at 41-9. to get one or two of the Baby for the Bishops. put the ugly loss behind them. will cherish, especially ones and it’s really nice to be a part The Lakers wanted to get Bulls. The good vibes did not carry “I give all the credit in the involving Cafarella. of making tradition at OWU.” some help for Kobe so they And if they don’t get some- into the weekend as the Bishops world to Earlham, they showed “I’d say my best memories With last night being the went to the fifth worst Memphis thing, either in trades, free agen- stumbled at last-place Earlham, up on their senior night,” Tee- will be anything that B-Caff final regular season home game Grizzlies and got Pau Gasol. So cy or some kind of help from losing 79-73 to the 3-19 Quak- ters said. “They shot the ball said or did at practice or at the for the Bishops, Teeters said the far, the deal is working out and the draft, I don’t think they will ers. The win was only the sec- extremely well, better than they bars,” Teeters said. “That kid is team, especially the seniors, is Kobe is happy with his new big win a championship. ond win in the conference for had all season, and it’s just a a walking comedy. In terms of not ready to stop playing. man. I don’t know that Gooden Earlham, who were pummeled shame it had to happen against basketball, I would have to say “Expect six seniors who The Atlanta Hawks dealt four and Varejao are the answers, and by the Bishops earlier in the us. That’s a part of sports, upsets beating Witt twice this year was aren’t ready for their careers to players to the tenth worst Sac- if Cleveland doesn’t find some year at Branch Rickey Arena by happen. It’s how you respond to awesome, especially the home be over to show up for the tour- ramento Kings for Mike Bibby. subjects for the King, eventu- a score of 79-53. them that matters.” game. I’m also glad we could nament,” Teeters said. “Expect Time will tell whether Bibby ally he might be that player who Teeters said he can’t really Last night was senior night. restore some of the respect in us to do whatever it takes to can shed his royal armor and fly teams up with the other teams to explain what happened Satur- Teeters said it is going to be our basketball team around keep on playing as long as pos- with his new feathered friends. try and win a championship. day night in Indiana, but said hard to say goodbye but he has campus. It really shows in the sible.” Many think Jason Kidd will Jordan never won a cham- get out of New Jersey and get pionship without Pippen. Bry- sent to the Dallas Mavericks but ant has yet to win one without Bishops start season as of the time I am writing this; O’Neal. And until Cleveland Men's Lax star Eccles that deal has not yet occurred. gets someone to be that second But, the help that Steve Nash, Cavalier, the King will never named Top Ten Player with a win in St. Louis Paul Pierce and Kobe Bryant are wear the crown. By Alexandra Lesser tougher opponents. By Alexandra Lesser honored to receive the recog- Transcript Correspondent “We are going to have to Transcript Correspondent nition and said he is looking play four complete quarters in Men’s tennis aces Muskingum forward to what the season The Bishops gained their first order to beat Lynchburg who Senior lacrosse standout will bring. win this past weekend in their is ranked No. 5,” Jones said. Chris Eccles was named the “I am very excited for this season opener against Font- “This was a good starting point ninth best player in Division season,” Eccles said “The team bonne with a score of 13-6. for the season because we came III Lacrosse this past January. looks the best it has in the four Junior attacker Nick Gal- out strong and left room for Going into his fourth year years that I have been here, lagher led the Bishops with four improvement.” playing lacrosse for the Bish- and I expect there to be a posi- goals, junior attacker Karl Zim- In two weeks, the Bishops ops, Eccles has twice been tive outcome to the season”. merman helped with two goals will play their first home game named an All-American and Ryan said Eccles has been and an assist, senior midfielder at Selby Field against Lynch- also a two-time Player of the named a team captain this sea- Chris Eccles finished with one burg. Both the players and Year. Eccles, who is from son and takes his job as leader goal and three assists and senior coach agreed the Fontbonne was Secane, Penn., knew he was seriously. attacker Harrison Iuliano added a good way to start the season, coming into a team that has “Chris really focuses on one goal and two assists. but there are things that need to had great success in the past, being a team leader and really Head coach Sean Ryan said be worked on. and said he was exited to start wants the team to do well,” he was pleased with his team “It is good that we have a his college career here. Ryan said. “He has an incred- and their efforts, but said there game under our belt,” Ryan Head men’s lacrosse coach ible amount of team spirit, is no room for complacency. said. “We now have a film of the Sean Ryan said he has enjoyed and I think he is a great role “There were a lot of high- game so we can watch our mis- watching Eccles grow not only model. The younger players lights and flashes of excellent takes and then correct them.” as a player, but also as a leader really thrive off of his enthusi- play, but there is still a lot of Senior Craig Aronoff said and a person. asm and play.” work to be done,” Ryan said. he agreed with Ryan about the “Chris, over the years, has This being his final season Sophomore Eli Pierce said game and the need for improve- shown a steady growth of as a collegiate player, Eccles the game wasn't really as close ments. maturity and leadership,” Ryan did express interest in playing as the score made it seem. “This past game showed said. “As a lacrosse player he after graduation. He said he "We dominated them in the what needs to be worked on,” is fun to watch because he is may or may not pursue it. first half," Pierce said. "In the Aronoff said. just so good. Being named one For the time being, he said second half everyone played." Both Aronoff and Ryan of the top men’s lacrosse play- he is focused on the season The team performed strongly agreed that this first game being ers really gives younger play- and his team rather than his in many different areas of the so early in the season was a con- ers something to strive for." personal accolades and future. game. Ohio Wesleyan had 59 fidence builder. When the top ten players in “I was excited to be named ground balls to the opponents “This first game was a good Division III came out in Janu- one of the top players, but I 27, as well winning 17 out of 22 starting point to build from,” Photo by Cliff Williams ary, the team was excited for would not have been able to face-offs. senior Lee Roberson said. The Bishops dominated Muskingum 8-1 in their non- Eccles as well as excited for achieve this without my team- Senior Trevor Jones said the The team seems to be pro- conference meet with at home on Saturday. Pictured the upcoming season. mates, on and off the field,” team was satisfied with the win, gressing well, Ryan mentioned. above is junior Garrett Paknis who won a split decision Eccles, who is entering his Eccles said. “Hopefully we but said they would have to con- The men will continue to work in No. 4 singles as well as a win in No. 1 doubles with fourth and final season as a can achieve our goals this sea- tinue to improve if they wanted hard until their first home game sophomore Brandon Luttinger. The win was the team’s collegiate athlete, said he was son and succeed.” to compete with some of their on March 2. first of the season with a record of 1-3.

Name Page # Date

Blk Cyan Magenta Yellow