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.' . Noelie Altito COM cards accepted at Drag Mart

Jonah Comstock this was the first time the central office cards at local businesses. Managing Editor committed to participate with the idea. The program, a subsidiary of the Dierre Taylor '09 is the chair of the CBORD group which already handled The College of Wooster student Student Government Association Wooster's ID card system, provided identification card, lovingiy referred to "C.O.W Card in the City" committee. solutions to accounting and data secu- as the C.O.W. card, has been known to He has been working with Director of rity problems that had kept : the wear a lot of different' hats. It's an ID Hospitality Services Chuck Wagers to College from implementing the pro- card, a meal-swipe card, a residence approve the C.O.W card for acceptance gram before. The card swipes will hall and room key, a library card, a at local businesses for the past three work more or less as they do here on ticket voucher for starting events and years. campus. theater productions and a debit card "I started working on it my fresh- 'The student's card swipe at a par- for the Florence O. Wilson Bookstore, man year with Dapeng Hu '07" said ticipating location initiates an elec- most laundry machines and 'several Taylor. "And I brought the idea to him tronic balance check of C.O.W Card dining establishments on campus. from traveling and being at other dif- debit account funds," explained newest The use of the C.O.W. card, ferent schools and looking at how their Wagers. "If the balance is available, however, is different than all of these meal swipes worked, and I thought it then the transaction is electronically uses. For the first time, students' cards was stupid that we didn't have it here."- - recorded as a sale. These funds are will puncture the Wooster bubble. For the next two years the project deducted from the student's account Late last week, Discount Drug Mart stalled due to difficulties persuading and the statements are paid from the began accepting the debit card func- businesses to participate as well as dif- College to the participating merchants tion C.O.W of cards for purchases ficulty in setting Up a system at the on a monthly basis." Wagers added

made in ; off-camp- their store, along with business office to deal with us that businesses would accept only the Domino's Pizza and CVS Pharmacy. use of the CO.W card. debit card function of the C.O.W card, The arrangement, which has been in Taylor said that though he received not the new Flex Dollars. the works for a number of yrs, regular updates from Wagers, he was For now, students can use their cards should benefit both the campus and given no new information until busi- at Drug Mart, CVS Pharmacy and for I

the businesses. in-st- nesses actually began to accept the phone and ore orders at Domino's "I would ' thjnk it would increase our card's validity last week. Pizza, but Wagers said he hopes more business," said Bruce Thomas, manag- Last year, when Hospitality Services businesses will elect to participate as er of Discount Drug Mart, "because staff members visited other Great they see the system working. students have money on the card, but Lakes College Association colleges to ; The next step for the project will be don't have they cash." take inspiration from their meal plans, to publicize the new C.O.W. card use Thomas said t:hat the store had been they also discovered Off Campus options, in the hopes of further elim- - receiving information about the Advantage, a program designed to inating boundaries of division between Discount Drug Mart advertises the change in the way it does C.O.W. card for a couple of years, but help colleges use their campus access . the College and the town of Wooster. business with Wooster students (Photo by Andrew Collins). Obama pieces together new team ; for the White House

include middle class tax in Staff. ser-ve- cuts the Decorated Vietnam War d as a deputy attorney general economic legislation or to pass them Veteran General James L, Jones v--- u-- i- ; might during the Clinton Administration. - vr Una: - later during the presidency. ; six-ye- vf, Joel 1. Klein, a ar Obama may also increase " - chancellor of the New York US':- '. - --J .. "We Can't afford tO Wait Oil r investment in alternative -- City public school A-rts- :- systerh, - r ., - ? ...... , the-ke- y -- , ,T energy as a beginning to moving forward on y may be appointed education his climate change plans. secretary. As the auto industry has. priorities that I identified dur- Anthony Lake is one of the been especially hard hit by -- ing the campaign, including candidates for director of the r ,!. the current economic crisis, C.I.A.; his experience includes Obama has stated that he clean energy, health care, edu- serving as the National v might be willing to use Security Adviser to President some of the bailout fund to ' cation and tax relief for mid- Clinton. - help the industry. He also Lawrence H. Summers, hopes to find ways to dle class families." Clinton's ! Treasury Secretary, include the auto industry in and Timothy F. Geithner, creating an energy policy Barack Obama President of the New York ill that would potentially Federal Reserve . Bank, are President-elec- lessen dependence on for- t both candidates for Secretary eign oil. of the Treasury. One idea is to use money from gov- be appointed secretary of state, secre- Other candidates for cabinet posi- ernment loans to make plants capable tary of defense, or possibly as a tions include Pete Rouse, Robert of producing more fuel efficient vehi- national security adviser. Gibbs, John D. Podesta, Tom Daschle, cles. To show early action and initia- Eric H. Holder Jr. is one of the pos- James B. Steinberg and Richard J.

. i tive, Obama's team has found several sibilities for attorney general. Holder Danzig. executive orders Left, .1 i Obama discussed changes to come with current President Bush. Below, ' . 1 mat hf ran sum . i ... t ot)ama neld in within his first few a Press conference discussing changes policy (Photos by AP). days of office. These j would include possi-

. ble reversals of

- I ' i i ; i i l- I II ijii i.i-j- n im IMfJuil-wmam-- i l ..; " llllllili i' .ii .i;.'M ,n. umim. MP , j .some of President Emily Tarr families," said Obama. Bush's policies, such

In a CNN interview a few days ' Voice Staff just as restrictions I before the election, Obama ranked his placed on abortion There has been much speculation top priorities. counseling and since last week's election about the First, he will focus oh an economic stem-cell research. course of action President-elect recovery package, including tax relief He may also go Barack Obama will take in his first for the middle class. Then, he will against Bush's sup- months in office. focus on energy, health care, tax port of oil and gas However, indecision exists as to restructuring and, finally, education. drilling in Utah. 'whether Obama will focus on only the He wants to put a stimulus plan in Obama is currently economy or if he will address other place quickly, which will include bene- in the process of issues as well. Obama stated that he fits for the unemployed, food stamps, appointing members will have to reconfigure his plan due to aid to states and cities in need and to his staff to help the current economic crisis, but also spending for infrastructure work that him in his early that h'2 will not let these issues detract provides jobs. days. Rep. Rahm focus from his other plans. Democrats are also hoping to pass Emanuel, who afford . "We can't to wait on moving an expansion of the State Children's served as a top forward on the key priorities that I Health Insurance Program in order to adviser to Pres- identified during the campaign, includ- move towards health ' greater coverage ident Clinton, has ' J ' ing clean energy, health care, educa- for the nation. been chosen as

tion and tax relief for middle class There are also plans in the works to . Obama's Chief of

News 2 Viewpoints Editor Peter Viewpoints 3 Features Gernsheimer writes in opposition to unchecked Arts & Entertainment 5 presidential control. See 1 l Sports 7 page 3 for the MEMBER entire viewpoint.

Editor in Chief Molly Lehman Allana Mortell '10 writes t?e Alex Parrott previews "Stage The Wooster field hockey voices opinion first student-produce- m her on the installment in a new series Door" the d team won against Kenyon lessons the Bush presidency of her experiences abroad, fall dance concert that features College in the NCAC tourna- ASSOCIATED . offered, for "An COLLEGIATE has the future. entitled American Girl in modem dance and will pre- ment 3 - 0 last Saturday. PRESS Check out page 3 to the Italy" See full article I , read the on miere this weekend. Turn to Read the full article on page full 2008-0- 9 . story. page 5. Page 5 for the full article. 8. Friday, TV Voice section editors: November 14 T Kate Vesper 2 ixews Emily Ryan Construction on Beall hits a snag with water main CAMPUS

C. 0. W. professors teach at Russian university 1- - " S Hi

I v Three College of Wooster profes Iff sors in the Political Science depart- - I ment visited Russia last month to direct an Active Teaching and irU Learning Workshop. Professors .Jeffrey Lantis, Matthew Krain and Kent Kille r"v taught professors and graduate students at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations

(MGIMO-Universit- y) in collabora- tive teaching and learning methods from Oct. 13 to 16. The workshop included a live video conference between MGIMO

well . and The College of Wooster, as .41.-- role playing simulations, debates and education in the field of instruction- al technology.

LOCAL

V. Wooster helpspayfor V downtown demolition rm , - fc""rfmMirtii'iiiiifiii'ii ... The City of Wooster Council has voted to use money from a revolving loan fund to help pay for the demolition for the duration of the leak. Comstock power Above, the Beall Avenue construction crew last of Freedlander's department store. Jonah Just under a week later, at around Managing Editor Wednesday accidentally knocked out the water main line Wooster was given the money to 1 1 a.m. on Wednesday, workers at the and immediately began to rectify the problem. Below, a demolish in the form of Community In many ways, the Beall Avenue corner of Beall 'Avenue and Development Block Grants from the Street.scape project must make things University Street mistakenly struck a worker surveys an affected area to determine the level of state government worse in order to make them better. water main. " damage (Photos by Jesse Allen). The state recently informed cities Despite attempts by the contractors In order to repair the damage, that they needed to use the grant to minimize the inconvenience caused crews tried to shut off water to sev- money in the near future or lose it. In by the project, two construction acci- eral nearby buildings. light of the situation, Wooster will use dents have already caused disrup- "The contractors working on Beall nearly $383,000 to offset the approxi- tions on campus over the past two Avenue have struck a water main at demolish mately $600,000 it will cost to weeks. . - the intersection of Freedlander's. According to "The contractors Beall and University, The space can be used for other proj- Director of Grounds WOrkiniI and ter service t0 well On Beall ects, as as to do some repair work Beau Mastrine, con- - . a substantial portion on South Street. tractors accidentally Avenue have Struck 0f campus is about cut the gas line to a t0 be shut aown so - water main at the IK I . NATIONAL personnel from the K The incident occurred intersection OI city and the contrac- Girl killed in Florida ' on Thursday, Nov. 6 Beall and tor can assess the at approximately J damage and repair , ., i!;,rcif.illy, anu high school shooting 11:15 a.m., while uiuvti the break," said John workers were saw- - Water Service to a Hopkins in a cam- -

de email. Wednesday morning was a tragic cutting the asphalt in substantial portion pus-wi- r - r t a I; one for students and faculty at the ironi oi iowry - , ccorumg w n.riop-- IS Dillard High School in Fort Center in preparation 0t Campus abOUt kinSi the age and Lauderdale, Fla. when 15-year-- old for the installation oftO be shut down SO condition of those Teah Wimberly shot and killed class- the underground san- - personnel from the valves forced work- mate Amanda Collette, also 15, after ers to use another a Verbal exchange in the hallway. keeping with the city and the set of valves, on Wimberly was charged with one Environmental contractOr can Spink Street, causing count of first-degr-ee murder as well Protection Agency . , , v the loss of water to a as one charge of discharging a mandates. Mastrine aSSeSS the damage number of addition- weapon on school property. After said the contractors and repair the al buildings. shooting the victim, Wimberly hit the line because it u This time, howev- walked out of the school and across was installed at the DreaKV JOHN HOPKINS er, workers were

the street to a restaurant telephone. wrong depth. ASSOCIATE VlCE PRESIDENT FOR ab,e t0 rePair the The shooter phoned the police sta- The contractors break and restore COLLEGE RELATIONS MARKETING tion and informed them that she had immediately contact- - AND water a matter of shot her friend. Dillard High School ed the Wooster Fire hours, resolving all of the issues by was on lockdown shortly after the and Police Departments, who dis- 1 p.m. on Wednesday. shooting but classes were not can- patched officers to cordon off the The construction project, which is celled for any long period of time. area around the leak. To keep the slated to continue for nearly a year,

Collette was the only person shot public safe, the area between the involves upgrading a large number i in Wednesday's shooting. The front of Lowry Center and the front of power and utility lines. school is mourning her death along of the Andrews Library was sealed Hopefully, these occurrences will be l, with her friends and family. off until the leak was repaired at minimized as contractors continue around 3 p.m. The library also lost the Streetscape project. WORLD Campus Security Reports: Oct 2 Nov. 9 Chinese infants infected Locating DqtcTimc Incident Location DateTime Incident by contaminated milk Theft Drugs Bornhuetter 10'2, 8 p.m. Fire extinguisher stolen and recovered Compton 1 1 5, 12:40 a.m. Smoking at exterior door cntrancj; Babies in Beijing are still being Armington 1028, 152:00 a.m. Lounge television stolen Bissnian I lAr, 9:3S p.m. Alleged marijuana hospitalized with illnesses that have McGaw 10.'S0, 12:01 a.m. Flags stolen and recovered by Security Bissman 1 18, 9:0). p.m. Smoking in dorm stemmed from a contaminated baby Lot 29 1030, 2:0(5 a.m. Vehicle mirrors broken Stevenson I I As, :23 p.m. Smoking in dorm t formula. Lot 7 103 1, 12 a.m. Auto forced entry, satellite radio stolen sMelamine is the chemical mixed Lot 5 1031, 7:30 p.m. Moved vehicle recovered, GPS stolen Alcohol

1 1 1 inside the dairy product. The chemi Admissions ll, 1:30 a.m. . Found unattended golf cart Bornhuetter 1029, M: p.m. Underage consumption

cal was put in the milk to falsely Andrews Library 115, 6 p.m. Unsecured bicycle stolen Bissman . 1030, 12:08 a.m. Lounge beer pong reveal for a higher protein count in a Holden s 1 17, 5:31 p.m. . Lounce television stolen Lowry 1031, 2 29 a.m. Underage consumption in Mom's 1, protein level test. The chemical has Stevenson . 103 7:4(5 p.m. Unattended beer ong activity caused over 50,000 babies in China Vandalism Compton 1 15, 12:4 a.m. Underage consumption to become ill, and four infants have Reed House 102, 8 p.m. Extinguisher bracket pulled from wall Grosjean 1 18, 10:38 a.m. Beer pong died. Melamine leads to kidney fail Scovel 1028, 2 a.m. Lawn damage by unknown vehicle Andrews 1 19, 1:2 1 a.m. Transport to Wellness Center ure and other medical issues. Bornhuetter 1031, 12:31 p.m. Brick walkway spray painted As of this week, the number of Holden 1031, 1 1:56 p.m. Restroom pacr towel holder removed Fire Alarm sick babies has decreased, but doc- Lowry 11 1, 12:01 a.m. Restroom door damaged by opening Lot 1 IO2K, 1.45 a!m. Unattended trash fire in baseball lcil

Vehicle broken 1 tors are still worried and the investi- Lowry lll, 4:05 a.m. mirror Stevenson . ll, 12:33 a.m. Discharged extinguisher gation remains under way. Wagner lll, 10:42 p.m. Hole in custodial door, room 302 Crandall 112, 1:49 a.m. Alleged kitchen fire, extinguisher ued ' I,owry ,1 1:50 a.m. Vehicle keyed by unknown person Kirfl'er 1 a.m. ' 12, 17, 10:07 Cooking food on stove , ;!

1 1 1 sink overflowed 1 Line 18, 2: p.m. Bathroom Bissnian 19, 2:5 1 a.m. Fire extinguisher discharged ! 1 1:2(5 and Briefs compiled by Missie Bender Kenanleii 118, p.m. Window extinguisher case vandalized , and Jonah Comstock Iiissmnn 118, 6:35 p.m. Door knob broken off Other Lot 28 119, 12:25 a.m. Car mirror broken off Iowry 1030, 1 1:21 p.m. Unauthorized skateboarding Olderman 1 12, 3:30 a.m. Harassing phone call F' ,hting Stevenson 1 15, 12:31 a.m. Indecent exposure Holden 1031, 1 1:32 p.m. Alleged shoving

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'263-259- E-ma- 8. il can be sent to the editors at Voicewooster.edu. Cartoon drawn by Andy Kissinger. Send comments to him atAKissinger10wooster.edu. (juste (E (liE QUiErei" Lose the president, not the lesson To the Editor, In January 2001, as President the invasion of Iraq, have now proven changed. President-elect Obama has George W. Bush was being sworn in to be deeply unpopular. The USA said that the real battleground for the I almost didn't write this note, because it's not consequential. As a member of for his first term, the satiric newspa- PATRIOT act that limited personal war on terror belongs here, and has the COW poli sci department, I experienced some of the mock conventions pic- per The Onion ran an article that freedoms in the weeks following 91 1, vowed to shift the focus away from tured on page four of your Nov. 7 issue. Incidentally, the flamboyant orator many now consider downright the foreign policy perspective that Iraq and provide more support for depicted in the upper right-han- d picture was not Senator William Proxmire but prophetic. "Bush: 'Our Long National included the phrase "axis of evil" and Afghanistan. It's a plan that makes John Baker, the chair of poli sci at the time. Senator Proxmire was a slender man Nightmare Of Peace And Prosperity the invasion of Iraq based on highly sense, but the administration has with a dignified speech on the state of the nation. John Baker, on the other hand, Is Finally Over,'" questionable evidence, to give three of already realized that sending in more was a heavy set ex-football star perfectly suited to delighting the audience with the headline ran. many instances, are generally regard- U.S. troops to be swallowed in the a bombastic lampoon. In the story that ed as embarrassing, poorly consid- treacherous terrain and pervasive Proxmire, by the way, had made his name as a Wisconsin senator for his followed, Bush is ered, even unconstitutional decisions poverty of that country isn't going to refusal to accept campaign contributions from anybody. (That refusal, his "quoted" assuring that have had powerful and dangerous be the answer. Instead, in the past five integrity and his constant citation of violators of campaign ethics of every the nation that he repercussions. years we have exponentially increased party, got him plenty of free publicity!) I wonder whether viewers of your pho- will work to try But these policies and decisions are spending to support the Afghan army. mollylehman all-fem- tos picked up on the fact that the Virgin Islands were represented by an ale "to reverse the those of a different Bush, a younger Funding there, in the country that

contingent, all cjothed in flowing white. It was a good show. nation's peace-oriented foreign policy and inexperienced commander-in-chief many protest has been ignored, is 13 An interesting footonote: I drove Proxmire to the airport after the and reduce the economic strength it determined to distance himself times as high as it was in 2003. tion. He was a fairly liberal senator, but when I made the, case for normalizing had had during the Clinton in every regard from his Democratic Bush has gone from condemning relations with Communist China, without preconditions, he was surprised! as administration. . predecessor. Bush today is a president North Korea in his "axis of evil" if he had from a A Now, and never encountered that argument serious analyst. dozen two terms two wars later, who has altered his foreign policy as remarks to holding multilateral nego- - . years later, Kissinger and Nixon did it Four decades on, we still wrestle with the the article sounds eerily justified. he has recognized what has and has tiations with Kim Jong II. He hosted question of whether and how we should deign to talk with "the bad guys." Bush's approval ratings look like the not worked, who has moved from the an important international conference Well, all this is simply for your info, and for my nostalgic pleasure. Dow Jones Industrial Average. We're aggressive "zero-toleranc- e" rhetoric in Annapolis in 2007 to discuss embroiled in two turbulent wars, of his 2000 term to a more diplomat- Israeli-Palestini- an relations. His Gordon Shull begun with confused intentions and ic approach, one more open to talks administration has, in the past few Retired Professor of Political Science bolstered by flawed evidence, and and negotiation. The. president we years, established a relationship with there's no clear end in sight. Didn't " have "now 'would never foray "Mission ChinVnwftM rjnging W.V John McCain's campaign suffer, prob Accomplished!" aboard Air Force One. "spread the democracy" baggage

ably fatally, because of his party's Yet we haven't noticed and we're and Bush even -- made' a statement by Constitution. Cautionary unpopular incumbent? Weren't the still blaming him for those old mis attending the 2008 Beijing Olympics If this past week's editorial car ing. On his first day in office, Bush presidential candidates' speeches rife takes. Indeed, Bush has been largely opening ceremonies, an event some toons are any indication, the reinstated the "global gag rule," with phrases like, "We can't afford ignored even before the 2008 presi- European leaders snubbed. India, too, American people (or at least its car- which prevented tax dollars from eight more years"? dential candidates started running has entered into the beginnings of a toonists) are eagerly looking forward going to any international organiza- Yet I believe many do not see the two years ago. Sarah Palin is probably strategic relationship with the United to President-elect Barack Obama tion that provided abortions or abor- entire truth, or are not taking a broad not the only one who doesn't know States, something not even Clinton reinstating the United States tion counseling. or critical enough view of those years. what the Bush Doctrine is especial- achieved. Constitution's Now, eight years later, Obama It is probably true that we cannot ly since it's not the same as it was five To be sure, many of these policies role as the gov- wants to reverse the rulings on afford eight more years like this. But or six or seven years ago. are seriously tempered or even over-

hot-butt- on J I erning document another group of issues, to place blame entirely on the Busli Think, for example, of his whelmed by more serious problems of the United namely embryonic stem cell research, administration or worse, to base Secretary of Defense. In 2006, the with the administration. Yet it seems States. oil drilling on federal lands, opinions of Bush solely on those con- abrasive and scandal-ridde- n Donald dangerous to discount these efforts Newsweek ran Guantanamo Bay and the same glob- troversial decisions he made during Rumsfeld for many, a symbol of the entirely it would mean mimicking

an illustration al gag rule that Bush changed with the first few years he was in office power-hung- ry administration left the way Bush unilaterally rejected peiergernshelmer with Obama sit an executive order. He plans on is to view his administration unfairly. Bush's cabinet He was replaced by Clinton's policies during his first few ting in the Oval Office repairing with doing all of these without the con- This is not intended to be a defense Robert Gates, a man ivith much sup- years, and it would mean learning scotch tape a tattered Constitution sent of Congress, which is somewhat of Bush's policies. But our nation has port from both parties, who has those lessons all over again. on his lap. An Illinois-base- d newspa- surprising given the Democratic changed enormously in the past eight proven to be so popular that rumors On the night of Nov. 4, President- per ran another cartoon with Obama majority would be Willing to over- years hot only in the fears, beliefs have surfaced that he might become elect Obama spoke. "At this defining and his wife, Michelle, standing in turn these issues anyway. and hopes of its people, who recently part of Obama's cabinet in January. moment," he said, "change has come to I elected first black but in think of Our no America." I he's Some front of the White House. "The first , can't criticize Obama for wanting our president, Or Iraq. troops are hope right. thing I'll do is replace the doormat," to use executive orders to overturn the policies and philosophies of our longer fighting the way they had five maybe most of the policies do need Obama says, pointing to a dirty "U.S. some of Bush's policies. In part, leadership as well. It seems unjust to years ago. Sunni forces we would have to change. But valuable policies, the Constitution" on the doorstep as a Obama wants to show that he can form and retain a presidential legacy thrown in prison in 2003 are now ones that are the product of turbulent surprised President Bush peeks out a implement the change he promised that does not take these changes into receiving aid from the United States. years, difficult decisions and plain mis- w,e takes, well. is window. throughout his campaign, change account. And no longer promote those , exist as If Obama the It is clear, after eight years of the that moves away from the Bush Let's start at the beginning. Bush broad, dreamy, highly improbable methodical and critical president I Bush administration's disregard of administration and its practices. has faced undeniably catastrophic ideas of bringing Democracy and cap- believe he will be, that change might the document, that Obama needs to. Obama also wants to get away from problems during his two terms, start italism to the Iraqi doorstep. Instead, take into account the true glimmers of act within the bounds of his office, as Bush s legacy ot unpopular deci- ing only a few months after his inau- we focus on stabilizing neighbor- success in the Bush administration. dictated by the Constitution, to avoid sions, like his veto of stem cell guration. He dealt with them in ways hoods, and on gaining the support of

another term where unchecked research and his unconstitutional he has believed were right at the time, bordering countries who may be con- Molly Lehman is the Co-Edi- tor in Chief ' power is the standard operating pro- - detainment of prisoners in ways that, although his approval rat- vinced to open embassies in Baghdad. of the Voice. She can be reachedfor com- cedure. But in the first few days as Guantanamo. Finally, if Bush pushes ing was clearing 70 percent during In Afghanistan, too, the policy has ment at MLehman09wooster.edu. president-elec-t, Obama and his tran- through last-minute, lame-duc- k sition team have made a point of say- executive orders, Obama will clearly ing that they will use "executive want to counter those. Palin not the best future for GOP authority" to overturn policies Obama isn't short on reasons why Having suffered a major defeat -- Palin, on the other hand, has made Inflaming divisions within our instated by the Bush administration he would want to use his executive recently, the Republican Party will a political career out of inciting ani- country may have failed to win yes-- that the new president sees as need- authority to change the past eight now begin to reassess its election mosity of one group against another. terdiiy's election, but Palin has no ing urgent fixing. years of rulings, but he needs to be strategy. The most tempting option When she referred to a small, con- reason to change her tone. It was "There's a lot a president can do careful. In using his office of presi- for the Republicans will be to turn to servative town in North Carolina at through provoking fears among

using his executive authority with- dency as both a legislative and exec- Sarah Palin for one of her rallies as being one of the small-townrur- al white voters of out waiting for Congressional action, utive force, he moves closer toward leadership. After "pro-Americ- a" parts of the country, outsiders that she defeated her own and I think we'll see the president do the Bush-er- a ideology of being "the all, she energized she was doing just that. Why should- party's incumbent to become that," John Podesta, Obama's transi- decider" instead of being a reaction the base as n't people hate those who don't live Alaska's governor. And this same tion team leader, said last Sunday, to the will of the people and the ft McCain never in small towns? If they don't live in tactic has catapulted her to interna- indicating that Obama sees some elected members of Congress. rnnlil Hna'uvpr what Palin called "real America," tional fame.

ty issues as too pressing to wait for the Excessive use of executive orders i This would be a then they must be treasonous big-ci- If she becomes the next Ronald legislative bills that overturn them to would also be a blow to the biparti- rossbuchanan serious mistake. elites who pal around with ter- Reagan of the Republican Party, she reach his desk. sanship that Obama has promised American polit- rorists to carry out their secret agen- will harm her own party and the Using executive authority is with- throughout his campaign. If Obama ical parties are large and diverse. da of destroying real America with country. She will continue dividing in Obama's right as a president and is wants to restore the Constitution, a Ideally, this system is good for socialism. our country by pitting "real" not a breach of the Constitution, nor job he's already been assigned to by national unity. Both parties want as Not surprisingly, the one and only Americans against other Americans, usu- in is it particularly uncommon with . many, his first step should be to many votes as possible, so they demographic which McCainPalin driving everyone but white rural new presidents. What is concerning observe the guidelines of the ally avoid trying to exclude any par- outperformed the 2004 Republican voters from the Republican Party. is that it shows a willingness to act Constitution that recommend the ticular group. When different ticket was among "real" Americans Such a party could not have a major- outside the normal process of checks and balances that executive groups in the population are at odds otherwise known as small town ity nation-wid- e, but it would make government. orders don't take into account. working-clas- s voters in the South voters. (Among the few demograph- politics increasingly divisive. Bypassing Congress, either by west and Hispanic immigrants, for ics in which McCain outperformed vetoing their bills or passing laws Peter Gernsheimer is a Viewpoints editor, example elected officials usually Obama were whites and Protestants, Ross Buchanan is a Viewpoints editor. He without their consent, was one of the lie can be reached for comment at try to smooth over differences to who make up the population of most can be reached for comment at things that made Bush so threaten- - PGernsheimer09iuooster.edu. attract votes from both. small towns and rural areas). RBu hananWwooster.edu. Section editor: FRIDAY, Voice NOVEMBER 14 abby gordon Features 4 An American Girl m Italy, part one: Language Barriers

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Left to right: Arno river, Florence; Allana Mortell '10 in Cirque Terre region; front entrance of Duomo cathedral, Florence (Photos courtesy Allana Mortell,k

I I screamed No color and Allana Mortell moving to this' country called Italy, couldn't believe was in Italy. still continues. In the Florence airport, highlights, suddenly didn't seem too bad after all. The night before, I had been in a I maneuvered through confused pointed to another hairdresser blow-Ne- w Senior Staff Writer Getting two free bottles of wine (on York City hotel room with my American students and Italians in a drying a client's hair and the Italians I felt a warm hand tap my shoulder a plane nevertheless) doesn't seem like parents, unpacking pants, sweaters rush trying to maneuver their way finally realized what I wanted. twice. "Rosso o bianco?" the voice an obvious first memory of one's and Ugg boots from my bags because through people and luggage. When I Thankfully, I achieved what I actual- asked. ("Red or white?") As I came out study abroad experience but for me, I was so worried they would surpass finally stepped outside, the two com- ly wanted. It goes to show that even of the daze of an unsuccessful attempt the gift was just another reassurance the weight limit at the airport. pletely different languages still being after weeks of Italian classes every to nap, I recognized the voice as the that I was about to embark on a great As I looked around at the groups of spoken all around, I knew this was all day, even when you think you know flight attendant and slowly realized I adventure for the next four months of students at baggage claim, I realized I real. I certainly wasn't in America the most basic Italian, problems arise was being offered a choice of two dif- my college career. I can't believe more wasn't alone. I saw panic in one girl's anymore. and miscommunications, much like my ferent wines in small, cheap bottles than two months have already passed. eyes when she realized her bags were About a month ago, I went to get experience, happen every day. that were handed out to each passen- Soon, I'll only have a few weeks left in lost, paranoia in another as she my haircut at an Italian hair salon, Despite a few more unavoidable ger on the plane. Florence and I'm not sure I'll be ready clutched her purse tightly to her body, determined to get just a quick trim. I incidents of miscommunication, the "Rosso," I mumbled. The stewardess to leave. fearful of airport pickpockets; and explained what I wanted to two of the semester here so far has been absolute- laughed, handed me two bottles and Surreal is the first word that comes frustration in another girl's face as she salon employees. I ended up nearly ly perfect. I love everything about continued towards the front o'f the to mind when I think about arriving in tried to push three humongous suit- getting blond highlights (in my dark Italy: the culture, my school, the food few, plane. Thirty-eight thousand feet in Italy. I stepped off the plane, still tipsy cases on a cart through yet another brown hair) because "blown dry" and and the people, to name a and as the air, with "What Happens in Vegas" after a few sips of wine, and fumbled security checkpoint. "bionda" (the Italian word for blonde) much as I look forward to returning in now, being an playing on the airplane television and for my passport customs, my heart The , language barrier between sound very similar when actually spo- home, for right two bottles of wine at my disposal, racing 200 times a minute. As I waited Italian and English (and the ensuing ken in an Italian accent. American girl in Italy is just fine by

this eight-hour flight to Florence, for my massive duffel bags to arrive, I difficulties) began on the first day and When they asked me if I wanted me. Ciao! Faculty members bring valuable knowledge backfrom India . , i

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; . V v. . MM j. I.eft to right: The professors in India (from blog entry The Group," posted by Peter Havholm); the Red Fort in Old Delhi (from blog entry "Old Delhi," posted by Mark Wilson); professors and villagers at the community center Wooster Nagar (from blog entry "Welcome to Wooster Nagar," posted by Peter Havholm) (Photos taken from the blog that was collectively updated by Wooster professors during their trip to Indiajast summer; see article for blog URL and full list of professors' names). Pat Hughes increased tenfold, with a variety of Weaver; Professor of Theatre and then to Chanai, where Dean Garg is in many aspects of the culture. "When events and activities aimed at showcas- Dance Shirley Huston-Findle- y; from and visited some art colonies you look at the newspapers, in the clas- Arts & Entertainment Editor ing this vast group of heritages. Geology professor Mark Wilson; down there." sified ads, there are advertisements for

As seen by the ever-increas- ing num- While this is a fantastic chance for History professors Katie Holt, Greg While in Chanai, the troupe visited a brides and women looking to get mar- ber of internationally oriented organi- students and faculty to experience the Shaya and Peter Pozefsky; and small fishing village called Wooster ried, but they're all kind of organized zations and activities on campus, The immense spectrum of cultures repre- Professors of Philosophy Henry Nagar (which literally means "Little., by caste. It's kind of startling," said College of Wooster is an institution sented by the Wooster community, it is Kreuzman, Lee McBride, John Rudisill Wooster"), which was decimated in Kreuzman. ',' that truly embraces its students from by ho means an exact portrayal of for- and Elizabeth Schiltz. 2006 by the tsunami that struck the The knowledge the professors

Fund-sponsor- abroad. The international community eign lifestyles. vFor an accurate depic "The objective of . the trip," said southeast Asian coastline the day after gained from the Hales ed at Wooster is comprised of people from tion of a foreign culture, one must Garg, "was to enable the faculty mem- Christmas. "It's a town of approxi- trip will soon be made evident, as it will six different continents and 29 individ- travel to that country and experience it bers to interact with the people of mately 30 buildings and three of the be incorporated into many of their ual countries, ranging from Jamaica to for themselves. India and immerse themselves in the homes were rebuilt, I believe by funds classes starting next semester. Huston-Findl- ey Pakistan. Each with their own cultures This past summer, a small but varied culture so they can incorporate what raised by students. Other buildings and other faculty members and beliefs, International students at group of Wooster faculty did just that, they have experienced into one of their were rebuilt with funds from the city. from the trip also hope to develop a Wooster quickly become part of the when a group of professors and admin- classes." The town hall and library were built program to build a Wooster Inn, estab- intricate make-u- p of the College, incor- istrators from a faculty reading group The group departed on May 16. with funds from National City Bank lished partially by College of Wooster

porating into it the wide array of histo- took a two-week excursion o India. They landed in and explored New and the Gault Foundation," said students, in India. ry and traditions which they carry with Lead by Dean of Faculty and Professor Delhi before heading to more rural Kreuzman.

them from their homes. of Physics Shila Garg, the company of parts of the country. Kreuzman said, During the expedition, a major For first-lut- nd accounts and more details With this being the College's annual professors on the trip was comprised of "We went north to the foothills of the theme the group sought to, examine about tlie photos printed here, please visit the International Education Week, the English professor Peter Havholm; Himalayans to Hawijdar, then down to was the role of the caste system, which, group's blog at multinational presence here is Political Science professor Mark Aagar, where the Taj Mahal is, and although outlawed in 1947, is still seen Global Engagement Network seeks real global change awaiting charter approval, but the trips. These are great programs but think the main reason is that a group aniluss.klors criiiail $h;J knowlaka' enthusiasm and idealism of its purpose there is no central clearing-hous- e for . like this ties in really well with the breaking barriers ; h;il visit n bniiditu are strong. global engagement," said the group's direction the College is taking. Global community " voltmrcvrisin taking tin "GEN is an organization that doesn't advisor, Professor of Economics engagement is right up there on the lobal just becomes G intu.mvc ' 'ci.il dunec ruwoiiiii'' 1 help create change but Amyaz Moledina. list of immediate goals for the College the vehicle of change by itself," said GEN hopes to become that central we will be able aid soc.utl niiK'prtiiaii'ship nctworki!!;!; and to the process of member Anoop Parik '09. "It empow- organization. Their global approach helping with it." av:ititi; ch;in$ri: jjoirij IxToiit.l the. bubbk ers young people who want to make a makes the group unique, but also pres- The group has its work cut out for . iv nu n ivouuti ill you soaa iumiu: 1 difference and allows them to take the ents obstacles. "It's not just another them, but they art' eager to begin. "We s.y l ;, ,.;..,;., . ... E ij ; 1 1 1 1 11 lit'- - .11 .!,.,! VM-lMllt'- JI if Ut li iiM ' .UU'ir.U V next step, or at least the first step student organization that holds meet- have ... compelling and ambitious goals

Ion-hi- :.fli)b:il lo;u p ved ovrH';K I'Jucition towards dealing with global problems." , ings regularly and brings people in our yet-to-be-appro- charter," ' winn'in empowerment human rights The organization began when Gitika together. We are trying to equip stu- Moledina said. "Before next year wV N making a difference universal ediotiot Mohta '10, an international student dents with ways to drive social change want to put together a two-da- y global from Kolkata, India, attended a outside classrooms hmrfan rij'.hts environmental issues global their and gain engagement workshop for the cam- engagement summit conference at opportunities to intern abroad," said pus. We also hope to eventually Global Engagement Network logo (Image courtesy Anoop Parik). Northwestern University. At the con- Mohta, listing objectives that range devise our own global engagement ference, Mohta and other young lead- from summer-abroa- d opportunities to programs. I also want us to be grass-

tries they've just left. The College ers from around the world were non-pro- fit Molly Lehman training from professionals. roots advocates for global engagement offers study-abroad programs in instructed on ways to initiate and "The most difficult so far has been Editor in Chief part at Wooster and beyond." nations all over the world, most bat- encourage lasting social change. Upon to fit oirselves within framework of These are tasks, Moledina says, that Nearly all Wooster students who tling a host of serious problemsfke her return, she realized that "COW the College and tie our programs are worth pursuing. "My hope is that study abroad return to campus mar- poverty, illness, racism, violence and students were interested and passion- with an academic credit. Also, set- the students can sustain the intensity veling at the way their lives had been hunger. Rarely, however, do the inter- ate about change; but did not know ting up of these programs will require of our commitment over time. Serving transformed. 'The experience changed national students studying there think what step to take next," she said. immense time and commitment by our as global change agents is hard work, me so much," they say as they pass out they can initiate a change. Part of the problem was that the faculty advisors and students" but the reward both academically and scarves and postcards to friends or Now, a newly created campus group international programs at Wooster 'Trying to set up a new organization personally is without equal." post photo alliums on Picasa. "I can't aims to forge a connection between were scattered. "Wooster has a series is not the easiest thing, particularly believe how different I feel." Wooster's international experiences of decentralized Global Engagement when its potential scopej is so big," If you are interested in participating in Yet only a few mention the change and global change. The group, Global programs, such as MedicalLegal agreed Parik. 'The administration has GEN, please email Gitika Mohta at that often needs to happen in the coun Engagement Network (GEN), is still Humanitarian and WVN's service been very receptive, though, and I GMohtaIOwooster.edu. f section editor: Friday, Patrick Hughes Voice November 14 Maggie Donnelly 5 i .R w n ii t r i i i i it i 1 1 Students collaborate in opening of "Stage Door" I gasntMBflr Alex Parrott "It's not as if they're following a l or this year's "Stage Door," light- dance, adding another dimension to As seniors, not only are we the Vo'ce Sfaf script," she said. "1 encourage them ing was designed and' produced by what is already a uniquely multifac-ete- d coolest people in The College of

to be open to new ideas and ways of the Visual Text class under showcase. Wooster community, but many of us . The College will present its annu- doing things." Professor of Theatre Dale Seeds. The concert promises to be an are hiding a much deeper secret. al "Stage Door" fall dance concert Each of the 10 dances featured on Additionally, many students work- intimate and vibrant glimpse into an Our inviting smiles are concealing this weekend. this weekend's program evolved in ing stage crew for this production essential art form that speaks to all frustration and The modern dance program gets an ongoing process of mutual cri- come from backgrounds in theater. of us as a whole. anxiety, and "in-the-rou- its name from its nd" tiquing called "sharing." "Being backstage for a dance con- "Dance is a reflection and a our fun-lovi- ng presentation style, which seats the This ensured not only that each cert is very different." said Heather response to our culture," said Tritt. attitude is' audience onstage, " surrounding the piece was as fully developed as possi- Kirk '12, part of the costume crew "It's joyful, and it represents the merely a facade.-- dancers. ble, hut that each student was invest- for "Stage Door." . best of w hi) we are." For those of More casual than the spring con- ed self-sufficie- in what the others, were doing: "The dancers are very nt "Stage Door" will be presented you unfamiliar cert to follow in April, this i program "It's very much a company endeav- in putting on their costumes, tonight and tomorrow, Nov 14 and with Indepen- - highlights the work cho- of student or," said Tritt. they're used to quirk changes. My Nov 15; it begins at 8:15 p.m. in stephaniefuller dent study, it is

reographers, '. " many of whom are new The is .' " - collaboration fix . .. at the heart of job just to 'anything that goes . Freedlander Theatre. something that to choreography, under the direction the performance extends well wrong," Kirk said. Tickets are free for College of could be, and most likely has been, of Kim Tritt, professor of dance. beyond the performers. The concert also features Omar Wooster students, staff and faculty compared to any of the most torren-tially Tritt emphasized the independ- Wodster's Theatre and Dance Salka '11 on oucl, a plucked string and can be picked up from 12-- 2 p.m. twisted forms of torture ence of these choreographers, who Department, only in its second year, instrument typically featured in and 4-- 6 p.m. Monday through With our minds as our only form have been developing their dances is committed to finding new ways for Middle Eastern and Greek music. Friday, and 12-- 2 p.m. on Saturday at of defense, you can understand why. since the third week of classes. the two disciplines to interact. Salka will perforin between each the Freelander Theater box office. many of us may suffer. Transferring isn't an option for me (discovered, believe me, after much research), and really, I've never been one to run away from a challenge. I continue, then, to "live" through this, though in actuality, I'm just fabricat- ing my sanity. I can only look at the fresh' new faces and the young green minds of the first-year students with a twinge of envy. i Look at their gorgeous flowing heads of hair. No strands seem to be plucked out due to stress, and no gray patches have formed on their pristine manes. Their teeth are so white. if They haven't had to drink 12 cups of coffee a day in order to survive (academically, and sadly, perhaps physically). " Oh, look at that, they can grasp things with steady hands. I I . Students from the Theater and Dance Department rehearse for fall dance concert. (Photos by Sarah Harbottle). remember when could sip a glass of water without soaking my blouse due to what I like to call Prop 8 angers celebrities after Election Day "stress shakes." And so what if I can legally buy Can we say, "Too little, too late?" extra half a million dollars that 'I takes a huge step backward because "I guess people care more about farm liquor? California celebrities are outraged will be keeping instead of handing it the rights of homosexuals have been animals," Ronson wrote on her blog, I'm never calm enough to actually that the state's recent Proposition 8, over to the state of California," taken away faster than anyone cat) say, sarcastically adding that she was glad enjoy it anymore. The thrill of which will ban Etheridge wrote. "Wait, I have more money to give." the chickens will have better condi- drinking is gone when it threatens to ' vwmv i gay marriage, Her written, rampage would have Part of thi., problem seems to lie tions. If people want to show more become a necessity. ; i i ; moYe'usefulf before' Oh1, i passed in the betlh Election Day! w ith celebrities who just didn't make compassion for the "dinner" 'than the and they're laughing. recent election. where others could have seen and an effort to pass Proposition S before "chef," she said, it says a lot about them Oh, that's cute. ' Out of a total heard her frustrations - and realized the election. as humans and that is frightening. I forget what that feels like. of 11.975.1i2 ' the impact the passing of such a bill Hosie O'Donnell stated that she It's great that celebrities can speak Okay, we get it, you're 1 8, you're I votes, 52.3 per could have, thought it was obvious how she felt, out (post-electio- n) about how sadden- going through puberty, beginning to missiebender cent voted tor Perhaps the world's most famous adding that now that this proposition ing it is to strip away some human talk to the opposite sex and are hav- "Prop 8". lesbian, Ellen DeGeneres, will serve as has passed, she believes an estimated rights, but perhaps time is the variable ing more fun than you could even Gay activist a shoulder to cry on for Etheridge. 18,000 gay marriages will have to be to blame. imagine. ' and singer-songwrit- er Melissa DeGeneres donated $100,000 before annulled. If Etheridge, O'Donnell and Ronson Still, although I.S. is a constant Etheridge doesn't want anyone com- Election Day (think Ellen Perhaps if O'Donnell got. with the had joined DeGeneres in her edicts to threat, something much more scary ing to her window anymore; she DeGENEROUS), with the hope that program (like DeGeneres) and donat- ban "Proposition H8" before the Nov. 4 looms in the distance: my upcoming, wants to be left alone. her contribution would help get the ed more money, the race would have election, mayln; their voices would have grown-u- p life. She stated on her blog anti-ga- y marriage ban message across ended with a more peaceful and cele- been louder (I know you're thinking Though I struggle to write draft (TheDailyBeast.com) that she no to California voters. bratory result. there is no way in hell O'Donnell's upon draft, at least now I can work in longer felt like a citizen. The Grammy DeGeneres described the outcome Even LiLo's D.I-in- g, grotesquely voice could get any louder). a properly lit room that is substan- winner even declared that, because of the 2008 election as a huge step gothic girlfriend, Sam Ronson, Still, the future might bring gay tially heated. her rights had been stripped away, so forward as history was made when expressed her anger (on her blog, marriage back to the ballot and Next year, in the real world, I may should her responsibility to pay state Barack Obama became the president- obviously) stating that it's awful that maybe then, the celebrities and the have to choose food over electricity taxes. elect. At the same time, however, people voted yes on animal rights and blogosphere will have learned to fight and shelter over warmth. "There is a lot I can do with the DeGeneres pointed out that it also no on (a section of) human rights. before the first Tuesday in November. Though I chug excessive amounts of caffeine in order to write some- " thing that I know will probably be "RocknRolla rocks and rolls to the same old tune discarded later, at least it's Starbucks Patrick Hughes he a "real, rocknrolla." coffee. With the chaotic way the painting Who knows, next year my scav- Arts & Entertainment Editor changes hands, the relentless num- enger self may have to resort to Although we don't always like to ber of obscure double-crossin- gs and cringe Folgers! (Regardless of its admit it, there are times in life when the excess focus given to the film's cunning slogan, in this case I have you truly can have too much of a minor characters, it becomes nearly absolutely no doubt that the worst good thing. impossible to follow the two or three part of waking up would actually be For example, there was a span of effective storylines that embody the waking up.) time during elementary school when hip panache which' made Ritchie's And I know many of us may com- my mother would pack me the same previous films of the same brand a plain about Lowry's lack of gourmet

well-balanc- ed lunch every single day: i success. flair, but poor sustenance and runny a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, a J The greatest tragedy that these stools beats resorting to dirt-marinat- ed bag of chips, a piece of fruit, a juice problems cause is the underplaying cockroaches that may infest my box and a package of Oreos. of the intrinsic greatness of low-budg- et, back-all- ey apartment. While these items were, and still "RocknRolla's" star-studd- ed cast. I say we must recognize the slight are, among some of the culinary del- Butler, of "300" fame, is fantastic inconvenience of I.S., but acknowl- icacies I preferred most for my mid- as the bumbling anti-he- ro One Two, edge the fact that, relatively speak- day meal, it did not take long for this while Wilkinson is able to bring a ing, it's only fairly bothersome. lunchtime regiment to become quite healthy amount of iumor to the nar- Just wait until it's completed! A old, and for me to begin asking my cissistic yet weathered criminal over- new window of worries is fast - mother for a little variety in her lord he portrays. approaching! . brown-ba- g creations. . Even Kcbbell's depiction of the It is hard to imagine, but we may After watching acclaimed British crack-addicte- d, mentally embattled one day miss the simplicity of our director Guy Ritchie's latest ultra-styli- sh Johnny Quid deserves praise as he is I.S. times. So cheer up, champ, it only gangster flick "RocknRolla," I able to combine Ritchie's classic and gets worse! fast-pac- found myself experiencing that same comically ed ranting with But before you jump off that satisfaction as I atllicted emotional honesty, even if bridge or convince yourself that feeling of hackneyed Photo by AP. did all those years ago in the school at times the character does come off trust falls off the Kauke arch are cafeteria room: It's good, but what searching for a priceless diamond. minded, albeit amusing, individuals, as a tad pretentious. only minutely dangerous, remember else ya got? Now in 2008, Ritchie has his new including two small-tim- e crooks The quick-c- ut directing approach that you always have "one thing you

ne'er-do-wel- As with Ritchie's prior two action-comedi- es, collection of ls chasing named One Two and Mumbles of Ritchie is as flashy arid stylistic as can count on: yourself. (Cue the "Lock, Stock and Two after a rare painting, stolen from the (Gerard Butler and Idris Elba), a it has ever been, coating lurid Hallmark Channel soundtrack.)

less-than-legiti- Smoking Barrels" and "Snatch," mate Russian billion- seductive accountant (Thandie imagery with a heavy glossing of And even if you fail each and every "RocknRolla" focuses on a mixture of aire Uri (Karel Roden). Newton) and Cole's long-estrang- ed gritty minimalism. expectation, and even if you disap characters from London's criminal Enraged at the theft, Uri holds rockerjiinkie stepson (Toby Yet where this has boded well with point your parents who have invested underground, and the convoluted yet aging crime boss Lenny Cole (Tom Kebbell), all of whom find the valued the genre's previous two rapid-lir- e hundreds of thousands of dollars on intertwined interactions they have as Wilkinson) responsible for finding piece of artwork coming into their plot lines, it now only adds to the your life and education, remember: they all hunt for the some stolen the painting, since it was given to possession at some point. film's tortuous nature, leaving the there's always Jack and Jose. prized possession. Cole as collateral for a burgeoning All of this eventually leads to the viewer ever the more perplexed. And I mean the world-renown- ed In 1998's "Lock, Stock and Two real-esta- te deal the two. had been film's multiplicity of mismatched Ultimately, while entertaining therapists, of course. Smoking Barrels" the coveted items concocting. , characters becoming enjoined in "RocknRolla" simply becomes one Stephanie Fuller is a biweekly colum- were a pair of antique shotguns. The resulting quest for the paint- gratuitously violent harmony, sup- peanut butter and jelly sandwich nist at the Voice. She can be reached fur In 2000, the cast of "Snatch" went ing introduces a cadre of nefariously posedly r"ve:!;'i what it means to too many. comment at SFuller09wooster.edu. 6 Friday, November 14, 2008 The Wooster Voice g Culture and Talent Show brings global flair to the stage International music, dance, drama entertain packed music hall

Friday. emu ludmg with . . Nov n, Patrick Hughes Education Week." With performances by students cultures that tl(ev nn,ght no' normal- this Dhiik i at (i While the seven-da- y festival from around the globe, the Culture ly be given the opportunity to wit- the annual South Asia I & Jias , Arts Entertainment Editor first-han- at : the been recogni.eil on the national level and Talent Show exhibits the tradi- ness d. p m ill Mackev. Halt

I As tin' multinational make-u- p at for the past eight years. The College tional music, dance, poetry, art and "I don't know how many people no Westminster t hurch louse. ' ,Tllc College of Wooster becomes of Wooster has been celebrating clothing that compose the defining to these events, hut the people that do 1 lie dinner Will lie tollovved by a

' i : I Dance 1'artv the, Ballroom v, increasingly more diversified villi IFAV for over .'50 years, with its incep- fabric of the cultural histories tor a feel are exposed to "the ditlefelit World

-)'. from 9 .- to i each passing year, so to does the tion traced back to the the 1970V large portion of the College's inter- cultures", a little morn so they can of Lowry tenter put. 'active participation of international Sponsored by the Office of national community. relate to it a little more,' said Arniko midnight. A vii,.rl, 'Oil 'n. .students'.' International Student Hairs (OISA) The event, emceed by Val Spekter WF!WW-'VWTf'- "

fea- . , the annual '10 and Rishabh Bhandari '09, Singh. .. originally I festival tea-tur- cs tured acts from 10 separate regions of from Nepal, has partic- ' ( a niulti-tud- e the world, each unique in their pres- ipated in the 'pat two of stu- entation and societal significance. Culture and Talent ':'.'.,' dent run activi- ' I think it's a very different kind of Show s. w See," said ties, which event that people get to : This year, accompa- include a sam- Spekter. "Everybody knows that the nied by three other pling of meals international students are present, South Asian students, common to a and that there's the international liv- the Katmandu native

' variety of for- ing program and different interna- performed a medley ot eign countries, tional hall programs, but this is such choreographed dam i s lecturers a fun event, it attracts a wider audi- set to the music ot addressing ence with people from the communi- famous Bollywood current inter- ty coming. It has a group of people, mov ies. y

national issues who are working together for a com- . "At least at '.. the and a bazaar in mon goal." Culture Show, 1 saw a

the main lobby This year's Culture and Talent huge amount of diver- - . ' line-u-p ..... s...... of the Lowry Show included dances native sity," said Singh. Center, featur- to various African, Caribbean and "There were a lot ot

g ii Tim - u i iiMiiiii'iiii ii-r- iiuiiirriiiilTi i musi- ..Mna, vA .d. mum ing . cultural South Asian nations, a Chinese people from the com-

t' This week, more- - than any other, objc( ts from around the world. cal number, and a short Russian play munity, a lot of white ' clear examples of this involvement Kicking oil the IEW last Saturday Following suit with the overall kids, it was packed. 1 ? i i can he seen on display in a variety ot was an event that has become syn- purpose of JEW, the annual student-ru- n There were even peo-

venues as stmli-nt- s and tin tilt y of the onymous with the late fall festival at production .allows members of ple on the stairs tor

: 'College's . international community The College of Wooster: the annual the 'Wooster community at large to "the show j." Photos by Andrew Collins. "present the annual "International Culture and Talent Show. get a closer glimpse of a variety of IEW runs through Subways' sound fun yet raw liv life to Lunn who a Patrick Hughes at ing the tjie songs attempt prefers sere inock; please see "Beverly Hills" and nade over a shout, and UPCOMING A&E Editor "Pork and Bean" touchingly sweet teenage

. Sex , There are a lot of wonderful And of course there's the romance to emphatic ' romanticisms that accompany tire Pistols' career path: one that most post-adolesc- ent rage. ' . . . . MOVIE RELEASES atti-tud- e, a angry rock band aesthetic: the hands do their best not to follow. , Uverprodiiction is the swagger and the timeless The Subways have hit their sopho- small but negligible prob- : vignette of a boy and a girl against more slump with an attack reminis- lem, and lyrically the band the world. cent of all of the aforementioned stays on its feet through It appears' in mov ies, in literature examples (minus of course the Sex pure simplicity a Today 'Jand in music, from 'Tump l'p the Pistols, as their bassist is still well refreshing change in the Volume," to "Catcher in the Kve," to alive), and while .adaptation is neces- wake ot the recent of Solace" just about every band whose melii- - sary, the moments in which the album feigned depth of Coldplay "Quantum hers are between the a,ges ot 17 and shines are the ones w here they retain and Kings of Leon.

., 2.r). Never was it executed so men i- -j the gumption' to stiik to the sound In terms of their pre

lessly as in The .Sub.vyays'. , debut they know. . dictability, it is entirely .album, "Young For Eternity." "All or Nothing ' is not a bad album. unavoidable. Rage never Nov. 21 It was loud, it was raucous and it It's sophoinoric, a little lazy and gets old; but it is hard for had absolutely utterly predictable, a band to retain earnest '.zero regard for but not in a way ness in its angst once 'Twilight"

, anyone w ho could- - that reflects' too said band is rich and .n't identify w ith poorly on the music famous. Bolt"

: its sound. to entirely discredit The Subways have all

. It was its nanie- - the band. tlie components to i sake, epitomi.ing The songs on become the best Brit-roc- k '.the uncontrollable which The Subways act of the last five ' energy of youth. let loose retain the fervent and youth- years. They've got the Nov. 28 The problem of course, with a ful ruckus that made the first album emotions of the Smiths, , band which stakes its name on "being so brilliantly refreshing. the balls of the Sex 'Australia" ' '- angry with everyone, over -!( (exiept Singer 'guita'Yist Billy Lunn, Pistols and the most l-ve- ar-old of course one . or two despite being plagued by vocal health expressive sinters this friends), is that eventually that hand issues, can still scream like a British side of Cat Power. "Four Christmases" 1 turns 'JO itself. Have (irohl; drummer .losh Morgan But in order to retain

is cymhal-phili- c , band the as relentless and as the swagger that gives . Every runs into problem. "Transporter 3" 111 always 1 and with that mind, there are many and bassist Charlotte Cooper's them their youthful

I tactics for solving it. There's the additional vocals still give the band charm, The Subways ' Green Day route: trudging along the added romantic dimension that so must beware of taking

boy-and-girl-next-- door . through lackluster recordings, hop-- I perfectly completes their their cues from the ing nobody notices that all three dynamic. appeal of "Beverly Hills," Dec. 5 members are sporting more eyeliner I'nfortunaicly, the place where and embrace the music of

'jo-w- ' , than the iheerlea'dei s at their ar these sophomores start slumping The Replacements, Sex high school reunions. comprises the first half of the album. fistols and buzzcocKs "FrostNixon" There's the Weeer version: saen-- r The single-read- y Alright" and irreverence on which iking musical integrity lor a'chaiue "Always Tomorrow" feature a Billy they've grown up. Punisher: War Zone"

; WSO performance this weekend Kate Vesper better attendance and higher quality guest soloist Regina of performance," he said. Mushabac, a professor of '. News Editor , In addition to showing particular cello at Baldwin-Walla- ce Chronic hallmarks of College promise, members of the orchestra Coll-eg- e Conservatory

1 organizations at Wooster have been to demonstrate a real passion for their of Music in Berea, Ohio. highlight individual talent of students pursuit and commitment to help one She has been hailed as a !"'and encourage solidarity among another "phenomenal cellist" by ' "group members. The Wooster .. "I really' enjoy the cameraderie in Boston Globe. . Symphony Orchestra (WSO) is no inv section," violist Ainsley The first conceit will 'exception to these traditions, having' Whitehead ii!i s;iys of her experience take, place tomorrow, "this year featured inclusion of several in the WSO. "It will be disappointing Nov. 1 .1, at 8:15 p.m. and Buy 2 packages of .student-compose- d pieces' along with when I leave my section mates the second will be held FRESH-MAD- E more conventional classics in their fall behind to graduate." on Sunday, Nov. !6 at 4 "concerts This quality of commitment is evi- p.m. at Gault Recital The Orchestra's first student com- -, dent ed especially in the, time commit- Hall in Scheide Music ' .- -j :f' position of the year was "Aurora'' by ment members of the orchestra regu- Center. Ut::i "yuinn I)i.on 1 1. A music composition larly maintain. Tickets are required 1 w major and principal clarinetist at the A rigorous eight-and-a-h- alf hour for admittance and can anU 3rdM . and get the packigcpackage .College, Dizon showcased his (nation rehearsal schedule during the week of be purchased for $f) at bsaaf"fc;c:M I'during the last WSO concert weekend, concerts is expected of till musicians, Buehler's Milltown; The which took place on Oct. 1 and .". on top of the performances them- Wooster Book Company, , Tomorrow and on Sunday, Dylan selves and individual practice. On nor- Mauer Pharmacy and Travers 'II will be sharing his origi- - mal weeks, loriual practice t;ikes place the College's Wilson nal "Walt. Through L'ncharteieil over three and a half hours every Bookstore. Tickets are with your Advantage Cart!

, Woods" as a featured piece. Monday evening, not counting the free of charge for Symphony Director and Professor routine of rehearsing individually. College faculty, students 1 ' of Music .letl'rey Lindbcrg ollcrcd his In addition to Travels' "Waltz," the and stall" and can be lowest retail sushi is tree nimt (1 good through 12 OH i views on recent improvements to the program will also include "Concerto pit ked up at the informa- WSO with the induction of this year's in A Major for Cello and Orchestra" tion desk at Lowry ' group of new musicians, by.lohann Sebastian Bach as well as Center or at the door on

i "The WSO has improved consider-- . "String Serenade" and "Rococo the night of the show. ably this year tor a number of reasons. Variations tor. Cello and Orchestra" by For more information iSSmStm -- MMw'tm The orchestra has a smaller, yet more Pytor Tchaikovsky. please call Jefl' Lindbcrg i committed membership, resulting in The pcrtormani e will also feature at ,S:iO-(.')-'24- 19. rt SECTION EDITORS: Friday, Sara Brown Voice November 14 Andrew Vogel Sportsi 7 Scots edge Oberlin, prepare for Wittenberg (33037 Allegheny saw them turn over the V ball a painful five times, and their loss earlier this season to Washington University in St. Louis included four Spurts Editor

4, -- . turnovers. If the. Scots can employ a Andrew Vosel 1

, strong defense and force turnovers, talked with field they should be able to capitalize on hockey midfielder Witt's biggest weakness. They must Kate Valora this

also play a offense,' in m 1 smart as week to discuss ...i has k.i!c valora Wittenberg seen much lower last Saturday's scoring games in their losses, due in grattfying win ever Kenyan College. The ft part to their depth up front on the win sent the Scots to the NCA4 defensive line. Tournament against Slams Institute in Last weekend's game against Hoboken, N.J. Valora offered insight Oberlin was a spectacular one for into tlie team 's big win over Kenyan thai Dustin Sheppard '09, who consent the team and crowd into a frenzy

tributed three of the Scots' four v " list Saturday afternoon. touchdowns in the 27-- 7 win on Saturday. The game included a number of spectacular moments, includ- AV: What was the key to ing a 90-ya- rd offensive drive (the Saturday's win over Kenyon longest this for the season Scots) College? A comprised of a 54-ya- rd pass from KV: It was our heart and determi-- j Austin Hoiter '10 to Jordan Ferns '09 nation that brought us the win !on (another longest mark this season), Saturday. We have a big rivalry with two runs of over 10 yards each, two Kenyon and have been wanting this further advances, and a final run into bid to the tournament for a long the end zone by Sheppard. Wooster time. We are a great group of talent- -. 1 played well on both directions, their ed and skilled girls that have a lot of defense keeping Oberlin from cutting heart and weVere willing to do any- into their early lead with an intercep- thing for that win on Saturday. , tion by Bryan Albani '10. Wooster's For the football team to come up with a win over Wittenberg tomorrow, quarterback Austin fourth touchdown came of courtesy AV: Goalie Madalyn Myers 'H Hotter '10 will have to limit the amount of turnovers he Holter thrown 16 inter- Robert Flagg '12. commits. has made a key penalty save that real Sheppard had 114 yards for the ceptions and fumbled nine times. this season (Photo by Sateesh Venkatesh). ly was the play of the game. She and I game, loiter added .139 passing became the starting goalie in the final melee, with only the annual Wooster defeated 35-2- 1. Both teams and 50 rushing. Johann Weber middle ot the season, leu me bragging rights on the line. recognize that while Wooster has the DeGrand '10, who also Senior Sports Writer Matt about how her presence in the This season, with Wooster holding advantage on paper, football is a sport picked up in an interception the game, goal and how has affected the It's difficult to suv what's a bigger second staiiding-i- n where anything happen.' on to their place tan totaled 15 tackles against Oberlin, an team r since she became the twist' of excitement for the football the conference just over Tor both teams, the biggest strug- '" Wittenberg extremely strong performance which : starter? , -- ttam right now. Last' weekend they (who is 1- -2 NCAC, -.- ' overall),' a win gle in tight games has been avoiding makes his season total 107. KV: Myers really has stepped up dispatched Oberlin College with a for the Tigers would drop Wooster multiple turnovers; against Wabash, In addition, Kevin Friedman '09 and filled a key role on our field.She hefty '.'7-- 7 margin, bringing their into a tie for 3rd place. The Scots, Wooster s last opportunity to tome kicked the longest punt of hw career has been a force from the start with North Coast Athletic Conference who have shown themselves to be a ba( k was ended by an interception, (fi5 yards). commanding her defense where to record to 5-- 1 with a 7-- 2 record over- truly talented team this season, will while Wittenberg's loss to Wabash In sum, Wooster had of 319 yards be and what to look for. The goalie is all. This Saturday, tht-- y fate archrival be preparing for a chalU'iigingr.bout (alter leading them lo-.- 'f for most of offense, and despite the final store, important in making sure .her Witttnlu-r- g in their final game of the with the Tigers, whose two losses so the game) was the result of a pivotal only had 15 first downs to Oberlin's defense runs efficiently and smooth season. --" far include only Wabash, NCAC pow- fumble with five minutes remaining. 19 first downs. ly and shes definitely been a strong It would he enough if the rival erhouse this season, and a narrow Wittenberg has shown they are The kieks off at Wittenberg game piece in our defense end. Especially schools .ended their seasons with a loss in overtime to Allegheny, whom prone to errors: their ov ertime loss to 1 p.m. tomorrow at Stadium. I'app on comers, she's always ready and pumps us tip to get the ball out Volleyball loses to Hiram College Soccer team whatever it takes. AV: Kelley' Hubbell is actually Sara Brown Wiley also had one solo block and Newcomer of the Year and was also the interim coach, but has led this three block assists in the match. given honorable mention. She racked team to a regular season confer- Sports Editor tripped up Megan Karlc '09 and Meredith Kiefer up a total of 1,095 assists, which ence crown and a conference tour- The College of Wooster women's '12 both added to Wooster's olfctise ranks fifth highest in a single season Andrew Vogel nament crown. Tell me about the with six kills, at Wooster. Weal also had 101 kills off volleyball team ended their season and eight respectively. Sports Editor job she has done as head coach. 20-1- w ith an overall record of .') and a Libero Ali Drushal '09 led the way of . 300 attempts and also claimed 33 KV: Hubbell is a Wooster field North Coast Athletic Conference on defense lor the Scots with 22 digs. .service aces, making her the second After a spectacular finish to a hockey alum and I think that really

record of 13-- 3 as their las- - season F.arle aim-contribute- d to the-defens- e best on the team. Head Coach Sarah somewhat spontaneous regular sea- helps with the way she coaches. She surge was squashed by Hiram with 11 digs. Setter Lizzie Weal 12 - Davis puked up the NCAC Coach of son w ith two wins over nationally understands the game very well and College for a second straight season had 2s. assists and contributed two the Year award. It was the first of ranked Denison University the tries to incorporate her style of play in a row. This has been the mos--t vic- kills on just two attempts. Davis's coaching career. NCAC Tournament Championship into ours. She's approachable on and tories for the team since their 2005 Despite their season-endin- g loss, Wiley and F.arle were also given ended in heartbreak for the women's off the field and is always aiming for season. The Fighting Scots lost in the three of the team's players took home honorable mention this year. Farle soccer team as the team fell to success, which helps drives us to first three sets with scores of 27-2- 5, three of the four' individual XCAC was an olfensive and defensive force Wittenberg University 1- -0 in double being the best team we can be.

I- - 25-2- 2. kills and 25-- 1 and awards. Drushal was the highlight of with 2s (703 for her career) overtime last Saturday. The first set was evenly matched, the evening, taking home the NCAC 47'i digs (second on the team and giv- The second-seede- d Tigers AV: This team had been to the with neither team able to pull away Libero of the Year award for the ing her 1,1NK career digs), which received a bit of good luck in the NCAC Tournament Championship from the other. The second set, how- third straight season in a row. She moved her into third place in conference title game Saturday. In four times previously, but had lost

all-confere- ever, was controlled by Hiram, who also was named to her third nce Wooster. Wiley led the league in kills the final minutes of the second overall four games. Did that give this 1-1-- first-tea- m, 7, pulled aw ay 10-- 1. The Scots managed after a spot on the with moving her into fourth time, the ball bounced off of a team any extra motivation, espe- ' to come within five points with a second-tea- m in 200H. This season, plac e at Wooster. - Wooster defender and made it past cially given that two years ago, i She score of 13-- H, but Hiram pulled away Drushal racked up 73 digs, which now has l,07 kills heading the Scots' goalie for the only goal of the team lost the NCAC again, claiming, the set in a dominant led the NCAC in. digs per set. During into her senior year. Wiley also led the the game. Tournament Championship and fashion. The final set of the match her four years in the back row at Scots at the net defensively as well If the second overtime had ended missed out on the NCAAs? Why was very much like the first set, with Wooster, Drushal has managed to this season with 3.S solo blocks and with the teams still knotted at zero, or why not? both teams hanging tough but with amass a conference record of 3,()K3 75 block assists, whic h was second the game would have been dec ided by KV: This was one of our biggest Hiram coining away victorious. digs, making her only the tenth play- best in the league. penalty kicks. sparks in wanting to win this game! Katel.vnn Wiley 'H paved the way er in NCAA volleyball, regardless of The team will he graduating three In the second overtime's closing We work so hard from the beginning offensively for Wooster in the match division; to have more than .'i.oon seniors, Drushal, Farle and Abbie minutes,- - Tigers defender Kelly Foley of preseason throughout regulation with 13 kills and two service aces; a career digs. Casey '09, w ho missed the end of the launched the ball 30 yards into the season and know that we have tlie

team-hig- h and match-hig- h record. Weal was chosen as the NCAC. season due to a shoulder injury. Wooster penalty box. The ball ability to make it into NCAAs. It bounced off a random defender and took a lot of heart to dig deep and made its way past the outstretched play with everything we had, but we arms of goalie Sara Flannelly to give did it. We wanted to show everyone

the Tigers the game-winning goal m our conference that we were with only 1:13 left in the game in the meant to go to the tournament. second overtime. IS Statistically, the Scots were out-shot AV: In the waning moments of by a margin of 9- -, and were the game, after the team scored also outdone in corner kic4s-.-b- y a its second and third goals of the margin of 9-- 2. In the final three peri- game, it become clear that ods, the Tigers really controlled the Wooster would pull it out, and game, taking eight shots on goal to you could see the excitement on the Scots' one. the field and on- - the sideline! Nonetheless, the Scots came very Describe the last moments of the dose to upsetting the favored Tigers. game. - ' ' ' j,' The Scots nearly missed the tourna- KV: Electrifying. I have never felt b4 ment, clinching a berth in the NCAC such a rush of emotions in a short Sri' I .... Tournament on the last day after amount of time. Everything that we 1 A.V-- 1 . i i. i V. gi2-r:y- cm-m- ' upsetting nationally ranked No. 12 had worked for came true in that i n v S' f t r 4-f- - Denison along with Karlham moment. Our sidelines and fans were t-r- s' College's upset of Ohio Wesleyan. ecstatic. We have worked so hard to Five days later, on Nov. 5, the get to this point and to share that -- .i'i Scots went back to Granville, Ohio with everyone was just intoxicating.

and beat Denison 1- -0 in the semifinal round of the NCAC Tournament. AV: What did the team feel after ; The Scots' unlikely run ended at the the game? t .

hands of the arch-rival Wittenberg KV: It was a frenzy. It was a rush Tigers. of adrenaline, happiness, accom- With the win, the Tigers are off plishment and pure love of the to the NCAA Tournament for the sport. We had one mnjor goal for our third season in a row. season and we had just achieved it. The Scots ended the season with That's a feeling I'll never forget.

Despite entering the NCAC Tournament as the No. 2 seed, the volleyball team could not advance I an overall record of 14-- 6 and a to the final round after falling to third-seede- d Hiram College in three sets (Photo by Jesse Allen), record of 5-- 3 in conference play " 1 , 8 .Friday, November 14, 2008 The Wooster Voice Field hockey team wins NGAC Tournament Swimmers

, p. , 1 ' im j Ilmm - "7 " ' ' " " " utes before. Artman came up with a goal in the middle of a crowd in front of the Ducks' goal to tie the split with game at one. It was Artman's 29th goal on the season, which tied Filoon's single-season goal record Polar Bears set in 1984. After the Scots had gained Andrew Vogel momentum, however, the tide turned Sports Editor in Stevens Institute's favor. The Ducks brought the ball right back to The men's and women's swimming Wooster's side of the field. As and diving teams earned a split in their Stevens put forth a shot that looked meet against Ohio Northern University. to be going in, a Scots defender The women earned a victory against ! . i t stopped the ball with her foot, Paul the Ohio Northern Polar Bears by a took the penalty shot and put it score of 170-1- 24 while the men came ' through for what would later be the up short by a score of 166-12- 8. The win I f VroiV women 2-- 1, while the v '- winning goal. improved the to - i The Scots were unable to score in loss dropped the men to 1- -2. ' ' the last 10 minutes of the game, Alice Case 1 0, Melissa Haug 1 2 and indi- 1 clinching the win for the Ducks. The Molly Bittner '09 all clinched two ' ? V - f .- vidual victories apiece for the Scots. " Ducks scored in the first half off ;: ' V another penalty shot. Case won two events, the 100 meter Myers again played a stellar game butterfly (1:02.49) and 200 meter in the goal, notching six saves. freestyle (2:03.44). The newcomer Stevens will advance to the next Haug won the 200 meter fly (2:19.18) round and played defending national and 200 meter breaststroke (2:35.20).

. ... I. II HI. 'I champion Bowdoin College tomor- Bittner won the 50 meter freestyle The field hockey team was ecstatic after winning the NCAC Tournament championship on a cool row. Bowdoin is currently ranked No. (25.86) and 100 meter freestyle (55.99). Edwards '09, Priscilla fall afternoon last Saturday. Amanda Artman '10 (15) was named the tournament's MVP after 3 in the country. Meggie Haug While the national tournament '12 and Rebecca Haug '12 also clinched scoring two goals in the 3-- 0 victory over Kenyon College (Photo by Sateesh Venkatesh). game did not turn out the way many individual victories for the Scots. missed ' Edwards touched first in the 100 back- Andrew Vogel apiece, but Kenyon's two sive achievements. The NCAC players and fans had wanted, the opportunities proved to be monu- Tournament MVP honor was earned Scots can hang their hat on a stroke with a time of 1:04.04. Priscilla Sports Editor very mental as the Scots' defense kept the by Artman after her two-goal per- fine season. The Scots clinched their won the 200 backstroke (2: 1 8.3 1 ), while The field hockey team was in this team in the game early. The Scots' formance. The two scores also gave third straight regular season NCAC her sister Rebecca Haug won the 400 same spot before. Two years ago, the offense would respond in the second Artman yet another record. With championship, and for the first time individual medley (5:00.30). This gave team ran the table in regular season half of the game. two goals on Saturday, Artman s single-- in school history came up winners in all three of the Haug sisters at least a conference play only to fall at home Five minutes into the second half, season point total climbed to 69 the NCAC Tournament advancing victory each. against Kenyon College in the North Stephanie Standera '11 crossed the overall with 28 goals and 13 assists. to the NCAA Tournament for the In addition to the women's individual Coast Athletic Conference ball in front of the Kenyon goal as This broke the previous record set in first time in seven years.. victories, two Scot relay teams also Tournament. This year, in large part, Amanda Artman '10 was there to 1984 by Denison's Meg Filoon. That Wednesday's game marked the end clinched victories. The quartet of due to a spectacular save by Madalyn knock it in for a 1- -0 lead. Standera's year, Filoon totaled 65 points on 29 of their collegiate careers for defend- Priscilla and Melissa, Haug, Case and Myers '12, the favored Fighting pass was nearly broken up by two goals and seven assists. " er Anna Hurley '09, midfielder Alex Bittner won the 400 medley team with Scots finally broke through to make Kenyon defenders, but the ball Despite Artman's two-goal day, Cotter '09 and midfielder Ryun Ivory a time clocked at 4:12.84. Meanwhile, it to the NCAA Tournament. skipped over the Ladies' sticks to put the game ball arguably belonged to '09, but the rest of the team will another quartet including May Tobar It was the Scots' first trip to the the Scots on the board. Myers. Myers's shutout came on return for the 2009 season. With '09, Edwards, Bittner and ,Case also NCAA Tournament since 2001, the The turning point in the game seven saves, including the spectacu- Artman, Lynch, Brittany came up victorious with a score of last year before the conference insti- came midway through the second lar save on the penalty stroke. Montgomery '10, Eileen Barrer '11 3:47.44 in the 400 freestyle relay. tuted the NCAC Tournament. It was half. After a Wooster penalty, Ironically, it was a late penalty and the rest of the high scoring For the men, Eric Babbitt '10 again the first-ever tournament champi- Kenyon had an opportunity to turn stroke in Wednesday's game that offense back along with Myers in led the charge as he came up with wins onship in school history. While the the momentum and change the tide proved to be the Scots' undoing; In goal this team will be favored to in three events, all freestyle. Babbitt

- the-four- team won the NCAC regular season of the game. Maggie Gilligan took the team's match against- Stevens win the conference for th placed a winning time of 22.12 in the crown four times in the past seven the penalty stroke for the Ladies. Institute of Technology in Hoboken, year in a row next year. With a 50 freestyle. He also gained wins in the years, it had come up short on suc- While Gilligan's shot was on target N.J., Hillary Paul scored on a late wealth of returning talent, it might 100 free (48.82) and 200 free (1:46.74). cess in the conference tournament. towards the corner of the net, Myers penalty stroke with 10:30 remaining not be unrealisitic to consider this Logan LaBerge '10 also came' up Though the team has made it to dove to her left and saved the would-b- e in the game as Stevens Institute team a national championship con- with two individual victories. LaBerge

g 2-- the NCAC Tournament champi- game-tyin- goal. The ball came away with a 1 victory. tender. ; won the 100 backstroke with a time of onship game four times since 2002, knocked off Myers's pad, and It was quite a turn of events, as ' For now the Scots can settle for 55.61. LaBerge then turned around and they had lost all four times thus Wooster held on to its one-goal the Scots had tied the game just min being the class of the conference. won the 200 backstroke with a time of missing out on an NCAA cushion. It would only go downhill 2:00.34. This time in the 200 backstroke Tournament berth. That streak from there for Kenyon, and Kenyon's became the ninth-faste- st in Wooster's ended school history. Saturday, missed opportunity turned the tide i The first half against the Kenyon for Wooster. Andrew Olsen '10 and Brendan Ladies was played evenly. Neither The Scots gained a key insurance Horgan '11 also notched victories for team was able to come up with a goal with just under nine minutes to the Scots. Olsen came in first in the 200 score and Kenyon missed out on play in the game as Artman knocked breaststroke (2:22.48), while Horgan some early opportunities as the in her second goal of the game. reached the board first in the 100 meter A defense was able to toughen up when Artman's back-handed goal came on butterfly. it counted. an assist from Nina Dine '11. The Scots are now gearing up for the About seven minutes into the Four minutes later, Elizabeth Veale Classic tonight and tomorrow. game, Kenyon's Sophia Daly broke Dwyer '12 knocked a pass to Briana They take on John Carroll University at loose down the sideline, but Anna Lynch '1 1, who knocked the ball in to 5 p.m. tonight. In the Classic's other

Hurley '09 broke up the play and give the Scots a commanding three-goal Friday matchup, Case Western Reserve kept Kenyon off the board. lead. Lynch's goal all but University will duke it out against Midway through the first half, assured the Scots' victory. The cele- 1 Oberlin College at 7 p.m. Kenyon had yet another key chance bration began on the sidelines with Madalyn Myers '12, who became the starting goalie midway The consolation meet is scheduled but able While a.m. and championship was not to capitalize. only four minutes left to play in the through the season, made a key save on a penalty stroke to 10:30 the match Kenyon lined up for a penalty corner game. The Scots were going to the will follow at 1 p.m. change momentum of the with a chance to jump out to a lead, NCAA Tournament for the first time the game (Photo courtesy OPI). Myers made the first of many key since 2001.

saves to keep the score tied at zero. Artman's two-goal game added Going into the half, both sides yet another highlight to a junior sea- were even in penalty corners at seven son that has been filled with impres 2(0) 29 4 2-1- 7 Last Week (J, S) 4 Wake at N.C. State (P) (S, A, 13 Okla. St. at Colo. First place votes, out Goals this season for Combined individual The football Patrick 20--4 P) (J) team's (J, P) B.C. at 19 Florida St.(S, A) Andrew 18-- 6 of 23, the men's bas- Amanda Artman '10. swimming victories record against rival NFL Games Sara 17-- 7 ketball team received Artman's 29 goals for the three Haug Wittenberg University 13-- 1 Thursday, Nov. 7 Johann 1 on NCAC Media Day, tics the single season triplets. Melissa Haug since 1989. The (J, A) N.Y. Jeta at New England (S, P) Season Standings making them the record for goals in a '12 won the 2C0 meter team's only two Patrick 150-7- 7 Sunday, Nov. 8 (P, odds-o- n favorite to season. Artman now fly and 200 breast-strok- e. wins in the Sara 138-8- 9 S) Denver at Atlanta (J, A) last (All) Philadelphia at Cincinnati ' Andrew 136-9- 1 win their fifth shares the record Priscilla Haug 20 years came Chicago at Green Bay (All) Johann 132-9- 5 straight NCAC regu- with Meg Fillon of '12 won the 200 back- in 1997 and 2C04. ' , Houston at Indianapolis (All) Patrick, S Sara, A Andrew (S, P, A) N. Orleans at K G (J) lar season title. The Denison. Fillon set stroke and Rebecca Last year, the team J Johann, All Everyone Oakland at Miami (All) team returns three the record in 1984. Haug won the 400 was blown out 58--7 NCAA Games (S) Baltimore at N.Y. Giants (J, P, A) starters from last year. individual medley. is Springfield, Ohio. Thursday, Nov. 1 3 (P, A) Minnesota at Tampa Bay (J, S) (J, A) Virginia Tech at Miami (S, P) Detroit at Carolina (All) Saturday, Nov. 8 St. Louis at San Francisco (All) (All) 1 1' Ohio Slate at Illinois (P, A) Arizona at Seattle (J, S) NCAC Standings (J, P) Northwestern at Mich. (A, S) San Diego at Pittsburgh (All) Tennessee at Jacksonville (All) 3 Texas at Kansas (All) Football Basketball Football (All) 10 Georgia at Auburn (J) Dallas at Washington (P, S, A) Top 25 Polls Preseasoa Top 25 (last year"! record) NCAC 25 S. Carolina at 4 UF (All) Monday, Oct. 27 1.) Mount Union (9-0- ) 1.) Washington U (25-6- ) 1.) Wabash (7-- 0 NCAC, 9-- 0 email) 2.) North Central (111.) (9-0- ) 2.) Augustana (23-6- ) 2.) Wooster (5--1, 7-- 2) (All) 16 ONC at Maryland (P, S, A) Cleveland at Buffalo (J) 3. ) Wabash (9-0- ) 3.)Wheaton(ni.)(22-8- ) 3.) Wittenberg (4-- 2, 6--3)

4 ) Millsaps (9-0- ) 4. ) UW- - Whitewater (24-5- ) 4 ) Eailham (4-- 2, 4-- 5)

UW-Whitewat- 5.) er (8-1- ) 5.) St. Thomas (23-5- ) 5.) Denison (3--3, 5-- 4)

(9-0- UW-Steve- 4-- 6. ) Muhlenberg ) 6.) ns Point (23-7- ) 5.) Allegheny (3-- 3, 5)

7. ) Cortland State (9-0- ) 7. )UW-Platteville(19-- 7) 7.) Oberlin (2-- 4, 2-- 7)

Hardin-Baylo- (8-1- 2-- 8. ) Mary r ) 8.) Buena Vista (23-7- ) 7.) Ohio Wesleyan (2-- 4, 7)

9.) Wesley (7-1- ) 9. ) Brandeis (23-6- ) 9.) Hiram (1-- 5, 2-- 7)

10. ) Willamette (9-0- ) 10. ) Mary Hardin-Baylo- r (26-- 4) 10.) Kenyon (0-- 7, 1-- 9)

1 1 Hardin-Simmo- ns (9-1- . ) ) 11. ) Gettysburg (24-5- ) 00 12. ) Case Western Reserve. (9-0- ) 12. ) Uranus (29-4- ) UW-Steve- ft 13. ) ns Point (8-- 1) 13. ) Centre (26-3- ) r a 14. ) Cmerbein (8-1- ) 14. ) Randolph-Maco- n (204) Standings taken from Northcoast.org, the official O n 15. ) Occidental (8-0- ) 15. ) Amherst (27-4- ) site of the NCAC. All standings as of Nov. 5, 2008 oo n 16. ) Salisbury (7-2- ) ' 16. ) Rhode Island College (23-7- ) Top 25 football poll according to d3football.com 17. ) Ithaca (8-1- ) 17. )Elmhurst(18-8- ) Top 25 basketball poll according to d3hoops.com

18. ) Montclair State (8-1- ) 18. ) Illinois Wesleyan (16-11- ) o 19. ) Washington and Jefferson (8-1- ) 19. ) Lawrence (22-3- ) a 20. ) Franklin (8-1- ) 20. ) Hope (28-- 4) 21.) Trine (9-0- ) 21. ) Wooster (23-- 5) 22.) Monmouth (104) 22.) Chicago (18-8- ) 23. ) Christopher Newport (7-1- ) 23)Widener(23-6- ) 24. ) Hobart (7-1- ) 24.) Virginia Wesleyan (23-7- ) 25)Redlands(7-l- ) 25. ) Elms (23-7- )