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" - J 7. Town-gow- n relations mixed Candidates split on student-neighb-or relationships Dan Shortridge she had not heard about an City Council Senior Writer increase in complaints from the Candidate Profiles College's neighbors. The candidates vying for - & Where To Vote Control could switch hands Wooster's city council seats said - pages 6 & 7 - Tuesday's election with six this week that the relationship candidates running for four scats between. the College and the city large council seat. could tip the balance of power is generally strong, but acknowl- Police earlier this year stepped from the Republicans to the edged both sides can do more to up patrols in the immediate area Democrats and potentially improve the situation. surrounding campus because of reshape how the city is governed. Some said that authorities need complaints from neighbors about The GOP-dominat- ed council is to strike a balance between stu- loud parties and inappropriate currently led by President Gary dents living off-camp-us and per- behavior. Thompson, the College's director manent residents in the local Inell Keller, a Democrat who of human resources. neighborhoods, and others out- currently holds one of the two at-lar- ge Thompson, who is elected sepa- lined specific plans to improve seats, said the College adds rately from the rest of the council, communications between the two to the area educationally, socially and is not up for re-elect- ion this sides. and financially. year, said political parties general- v "We don't want students to live "The College is an industry, it's ly don't play a major role in local !L in any kind of a police state, but a major industry in this communi- decision-makin- g. we don't want residents who own ty, whether we realize it or not," "Historically, you see a sort of

- '': : . ; .- , Photo by Lahrtn Koucky property to live in a state of con- she said. strange mutation that takes place in candidates after their election. r Dave Tarbell '04 dresses for a Halloween edition ofSoap and Bread. stant bedlam," said Jon Ulbright, Keller, chair of the council's a Democrat running for an at- - Safety Services Committee, said See "Tax, " page 4 Holmes considers options to tackle parking issue Laura Nesler "Everything we're discussing forum, or even a web site on spots to add. for people with handicaps'. Associate Editor right now is part of last year's rec- which students and faculty can "We have needs where students "We finished the lots before ommendations from Campus voice their opinions and concerns. run over to Galpin to cash a check we asked the question about College officials are consider- Council. We couldn't have these The College community can or pay a bill, and Schiede has piano handicap " spots so the lining ing a variety of proposals to han- conversations for a while due to look forward to as many as 40 tuners and instrument drop-off-s . . . went in, and now we're tying up dle the issue of parking on cam- the angst early in September. Now new available spots upon comple- we're surveying around these spots we counted on," said pus, according to Dean of that we see what parking is like, tion of the Student Wellness offices to see which places have a Holmes, who said that he would Students Kurt Holmes. A lottery what the mood is, we can start fig- Center this year. need for 30 minute spots so we can rather designate temporary spots system, limiting parking permits uring out what we're going to do "The vast majority will be for re-li- ne them," Holmes said. for individuals. for first-yea- rs and adjusting the ... I don't know what the average students, of course, but we have to Meanwhile, Holmes is commu- The debate about allowing stu- number of handicapped parking student would prefer," Holmes have spots for doctors, nurses and nicating with the city about dents to park in vacated faculty spots are all options on the table. said. staff too," Holmes said. decreasing the number of handi- lots during off-busine- ss hours and A significant amount of student A parking committee is not part College officials are now work- cap spots on campus. The city weekends has not been resolved. complaints has also spurned an of Holmes' plan; rather he will ing to identify who mainly uses requires a certain percentage of "If we let students do that, we examination on the topic of park- look into the possibility of tack- the parking around Scheide and handicap spots, but Holmes has set them up to get ticketed in the ing by the Student Government ling the parking issue through an Galpin as the first step in deciding said the College does not need as morning. We can't tell them to get Association. unofficial referendum, an open how many additional 30 minute many as are currently designated See "Parking, " page 3

College van policy mak- Wooster male speaks out Environmentalist making Annual dance concert this Football shuts out ing travel smaller. against rape. a difference on campus. weekend. Oberlin 28-- 0.

- page 2 - page 8 - page 5 - page 10 - page 15 a 2 New Editor: Justin Fusco Assistant Editor: Lindsay Bye. Wooster questions van policy Danny George requires student drivers to under-- for all Ohio colleges. Staff Wrtter 8 m hour-lon-g training class, as Some student groups say the new well as an hour and a half road policies have caused them problems. The College has acquired a new session, before they can be certi- "We take 'alternative break' fleet of vehicles to ensure safer fied to drive the minivans. trips and we need drivers who are re. student transportation. Changes were deemed neces- over 21. We had our trip planned L Complying with a new state law sary after Ohio officials observed , for spring break last year and had set into motion in January 2001, a national trend of accidents already rented a 15-passen- ger the College no van. We could

longer makes . its n't follow Photo by Emily Davis 15 - passenger through, Bomhuetter Hall is to be built where Hesson House currently stands. vans available for because under student trans- these new portation. restrictions, we New dorm set for '03 In their place, had to take smaller vehicles Business and Finance Bob Walton. Wooster students AndrewWaldman and have Though no plans have been will be trans- didn't Staff Writer . enough driv- confirmed for the new building, ported exclu- ers," says Alleviating congestion in the several concept designs have sively in the Amanda Bain residence halls of Bissman, been presented to the College. A College's two '03, WVN Armington and Stevenson have design decision will come in late campus buses seven-passeng- er treasurer. been on the College's list of prob- February, and plans will be and mini-van- s; While the lems to address, and an apparent made public by March. jjy Lahrin Koucky stringent state solution has been found: the addi- Construction is to be started by which the ' -- Jhtom legislation has tion of a new residence hall. the summer of 2002, and will be college has rent mildly inconve- The new dorm, to be called finished by the summer of 2003. ed from a local Enterprise dealership. involving 15-passen- ger vans nienced the College, Jackson Bomhuetter Hall, was made possi- The dorm will be co-e- d, and it a including an accident that took feels that a change was neces- ble through a donation from the will not house special programs. "Enterprise supplies us with the life of a Kenyon College stu- sary, if not crucial. trustees. After the $8 million dona- Bissman, Stevenson and bottomless pit of minivans," said dent. It was determined that the "Instances from the past couple tion was made, the College decid- Armington will house only sin- College Transportation and van's long, bulky build gave it a of years have really brought the ed that adding another dorm was a gle rooms after Bomhuetter Hall Trucking . supervisor Dana "All dangerously unbalanced center of van issue to light," he said. "And good use for the funds. is completed. No other plans, Jackson. that the drivers of gravity, making it more prone to regardless any inconveniences it "We had the funds, and it made specifically where sororities and student groups need to do is get of certified, make a request and tipping and rolling over during a may have caused, the new laws sense to use the money for this first-yea- rs will be housed, have mini-va- ns collision. concentrate on the most important purpose," said Vice President for been made. can be provided." The Transportation Department ' The vans have been outlawed issue here - safety." , Nature of universe pondered in superstring theory Sarah Core dering what manner of being According to the theory of rela- universe just below the surface," view the universe. Staff Writer existed before the Big Bang. With tivity, gravity is not instantaneous, said Greene. Greene began work at the discovery of the superstring as Newton hypothesized, but While there may not be an Columbia after graduating from The "groundbreaking" unified theory, Greene believes that they instead has a speed limit that immediate visible impact from the Harvard and receiving his doc- theory of superstrings, used to have found that answer. binds the entire universe: the superstring theory, like Newton's torate from Oxford in 1987. explain the origins and physical Greene's theory states that the speed of light. When coupled with discovery of gravity or Einstein's His career has skyrocketed in make-u- p of the universe, was dis- building blocks of the universe are quantum mechanics, the theories theory of relativity, Greene the past decade, and he is cussed by Brian Greene in tiny, one-dimensio- nal strings of are mathematically incompatible, believes that this will have a "pro- acknowledged as one of the McGaw Chapel on Monday. energy, vibrating at different fre- and create nonsensical answers found effect" on the future of sci- world's leading experts on the Greene, professor of physics, quencies. Each minute particle in when calculated. ence, and will change the way we superstring theory. and mathematics at Columbia the universe is completely differ- With the superstring theory, University, presented "The ent, separating the neutrinos from Greene believes there is "not a Elegant Universe." describing his the quarks. forced union, but an inevitable contributions to the superstring "They are not particles." Greene union" between quantum mechan- In the news section of the Oct. 25 edition of the Voice, the theory as outlined in the award-winni- ng said, "but rather, tiny loops of ics and the theory of relativity. latest Wooster recipients of the Thomas J. Watson Fellowship were book by the same title. string." Greene explains that if all of the incorrectly listed. Christopher Brubaker '01 and Emily Welty '00 "If we understand how the uni- This theory accounts for prob- particles in the universe are made are the most recent recipients from Wooster. An editor erred. verse started ... then we really lems with Einstein's relativity,-Green- e up of these tiny loops of energy, understand how it is that it explained, by combining more than three dimensions must As journalism is a hutnan process, tliere is a constant potential for evolved to form what it is today." behaviors of large structures in the exist. He hypothesizes that there mistakes. Errors can be made at any step of tlie way: in newsgather-in- g, Greene said. universe, such as stars, with tiny could be up to "9 to 10 to II editing or printing. The Voice staffstrives to avoid such mis-- : Scientists have been frustrated structures, such as electrons and dimensions," all tightly curled up takes, but when an error does occur, it is our policy to admit it and . for many years by the question of protons, consistent with quantum within each other. promptly correct it. This space xists for that purpose. Call the Voice the origin of the universe, won mechanics. "There is a rich and mysterious office at 330.287.3000, ext. 2598, or email at voice woosteredu, c; i

Ambassadors to college :3 raise international awareness Lindsay Bye will collect information and arti- is widespread. Other ideas in store for the through them international stu- Assistant News Editor facts over the summer for their "What this program is going to Ambassadors Program include dents and we can start to see the

represented country. Students allow us to do is to actually work visiting college classes, nursing . world through their eyes," 1 - 1 An international education pro- will then return to showcase their with students who want to do out- homes and community affairs. Edwards said. gram designed to encourage the culture in creative and informa- reach to try and train them in Participating in concert with Thanks to the McGregor sharing of international and inter-f-cultur- al tive ways. being prepared for different kinds international adoption agencies Fund, the project will be funded knowledge, both in the "We want to make this interac- of audiences that they might is also a consideration, in order for at least three years, where- classroom and in the community, j tive and real," says Kille. encounter, and then to promote it to inform parents-to-b- e of the upon funding will be taken over X is set to start next summer. Kille hopes to supplement the and to understand that our interna- culture that their child is coming by the College. The artifacts 'J "People have been very enthusi-- I experience with a trip for the tional students, by virtue of being from. and information gathered over astic," said Nicola Kille, program ambassadors to New York or an international student, are edu- "We have so many ideas," this period will be archived, in 'coordinator of the Ambassadors Washington D.C. to meet with cational resources and that they said Kille. order to aid future embassies Program. actual embassy members from have unique experiences," said A ljkely campus-oriente- d and to begin an expanding J The program is to be a campus- - their represented countries. Karen Edwards, assistant dean of event will be an international wealth of information available wide organization of embassies Such an opportunity would students for international student gallery held during International to the community. run by groups of international stu- expand the knowledge of the affairs. Week, allowing participating Kille will hold an information- dents acting as ambassadors rep- ambassadors, and improve the "We will be calling principals students to show their research al meeting, Nov. 14 in the resenting their home countries. program and community out- of local schools," said Kille. and culture to the campus com- Babcock Formal Loungfe at 8 Ambassadors will form embassy reach. The audience that these "We want this to be proactive, munity as a whole. p.m. All students are encouraged teams, open to all students, which embassies are planning to visit not reactive." "We can travel vicariously to seek information. Parking addressed 1 . continued from page parking spaces, if we have a up at 6 a.m. to move their car. So finite number to sell, then by we are struggling to see what we fall we only have a certain num- can do to make it workable and ber of permits left for first-years- ," positive, without setting people up said Holmes. to get tickets," Holmes said. Another proposal is a lottery Holmes has told Security offi- system, which Holmes says has cials not to "go look aggressively" garnered a lot of support, but for students parked in faculty lots has a downside because "if f during these times, but to focus on you're assigned to one-spo- t, you fears parked in fire lanes or in hand- - can't park anywhere else, like at icapped spots, hhbbmbmbmhbbbmmbbmwbhhmbmwBMHMBaH your currently Being oversubscribed in friend's there are dorm- - or between three a sense isn't a problem near and five more because we have many class," park-bee-n In Chicago ZTL students who aren't Holmes.said the Heart of issued ing in any given moment," He said John Marshall Law School prides itself on a rich relative to the 6 1 2 Holmes The101-ye- ar number of cars satf. spots are history of diversity, innovation and on campus. project- opportunity. Learn about our programs and specialties "I don't see this as problemat- ed to be available next fall. during our visit to your campus, including: ic. It's kind of the theory that Holmes said a foldout, aerial, airlines use; someone's not two dimensional map detailing Intellectual Property - Trial Advocacy there all the time. Being over- exact student, faculty and staff subscribed in a sense isn't a designated spots will be distrib- Information Technology January Admission problem because we have many uted by the end of November. Legal Writing (December LSAT accepted) students who aren't parking in "We've had a map in the past, any given moment. The big but with all the street changes and thing is we come close in the new lots, we knew we had to redo "Cleveland Metro Law Fair" first place," Holmes said. the full big map," Holmes said. Saturday, Nov. 3, How to fairly handle parking Holmes is also looking into the 1 1 a.m. to 3 p.m. ; John Carroll University spaces for returning students as possibility of renovating dorms well as incoming students next and academic buildings to include year is "still an open question," indoor bike racks for students to the Law Holmes said. secure their bikes. John Marshall School "One way to deal with it is to ."One of my goals is to do whatev- 315 South Plymouth Court. Chicago, IL 60004 let it sohe itself. This spring er we can to make this a pedestrian ' -- i- - v ; .2002-200- 3. bikc-Jrierkll- y ) . j i . , n R Uwhea . we. sell, tha an J slimpluv he said. 8 0 0 .497. 3 2 vv v w m n u u o 4 News Editor: Justin Fusco Assistant Editor: Lindsay Bye Tax revenue, quality-of-lif- e issues top concerns continued from page I new proposals. House candidate, Keller. "I believe we can and should AD said that if elected, they plan to where they forget their political - affiliation," he said. "I can't think have stronger ties to the College," cornmit themselves to their full terms. II I "Mi- -- i-n ;!fv of a time that we were divided he said. - The doors will always be over an issue because of party, Ulbright said that as long as stu- open," said Keller, who said she and something won or lost dents live in the city, there will be would not rule out running for a 1 because of party.' conflicts. county commissioners' seat in the I I Of the four seats not up for re- "I certainly don't expect future. "As long as I have the : XL S' election, three are held by young people to go off to col- energy, I'll keep on serving." T. Republicans. That means the lege and live like monks," he Said Henery: "I have no desire Democrats must hold on to their said. There's always going to for more than two terms. It's kind r Ward Two seat and pick up both be problems." of like a job: unless it's a job you at-Iar- ge seats to gain a majority. Thompson, who was a ward truly love, it becomes stagnant."

' e', Emily Residents' concerns cited council member before running The council positions are all part-tim- Photo by Davis One candidate, . Ward Two for council president, said most and pay $5,500 a year. Election signs across from Kenarden adorn afront yard on Bever Street. incumbent Barbara Hiistwit, city residents have either neu- charged that the College adminis- tral or positive attitude about tration has been out of touch with the school. long-tim- discipline: e Diet Wooster residents and indifferent to their He said many resi- fasts complaints. She cited parking and dents remember the' days when, Danny George Wooster students to eat dinner at year," said WVN president off-camp- us living as two of the prior to being named President Staff Writer local restaurants in the commu- Chuck Nusbaum. main concerns of residents in her of the College, J. Garber nity. Fazoli's, Matsos, and KD "Student participation-wis- e, ward. Drushal was also president of Next week the Wooster Pizza and Subs will offer spe- it's always been a bit rough but I The residents of Wooster are the city council. Volunteer Network will spon- cial student meals at reduced think we're going to have a good being abused grossly, and the "We probably still have some sor its annual Hunger and prices and donate a percentage turnout this year," he said. College has to assume responsi- good vibrations left over from Homelessness Week. The of their Wednesday night earn- Nusbaum also said that the bility for this, she said. his presidency," Thompson said. group has organized several ings to the United Way. Shuttles WVN had seven students sign is a neigh- Ward Two covers campus from The College good interactive activities . to raise to all three restaurants will be up in less than an hour during Beall Avenue cast, including sev- bor, and produces a lot of posi- campus awareness on world- provided from 5 to 8 p.m. lunch on Wednesday. eral residence halls. tive spinoffs." wide social issues. Throughout the week, the group The deadline for student par- Hustwit works as a consultant Economy an issue Starting on Monday, the will sponsor a student fasting con- ticipation is this Friday. at the College's Writing Center, The central issue of concern group will join the Lowry test, which will include "celebrity A new addition to the Hunger and her husband. Ron. is a profes- cited by all the candidates js the kitchen staff in sponsoring a fasters" from the faculty. College and Homeless Week festivities sor of philosophy. impact of a possible national Wasted Food Weigh-in.- " President R. Stanton Hales and will be daily questions generated Robert Henery. Hustwit's recession on the local economy. Throughout the day, each piece Associate Dean of Students by the WVN. Students will be Republican challenger, said "Soon, (the) council may have of wasted food will be swept off Carolyn Buxton, among others, able to vote on the multiple College administrators especially to make choices regarding spend- of student trays and clumped have been invited to participate. answers to the question by drop-

self-transfor- need to take residents concerns ing programs and services, and into containers set up in the The med ascetics will ping coins into desired contain- into account with the spate of may even consider raising taxes," Lowry kitchen. abstain from food for a time period of ers in Lowry. At the end of the building projects on campus. said Robison. "I believe an effec- At the end of the day, the pile -- their choice, collecting pledges for day, the container with the most He singled out in particular the tive solution is to attract new busi- of refuse will be consolidated donation to the United Way. Fasting money will be declared the win- closing of East University Street nesses to the community." and weighed by the Lowry staff. participants are allowed to drink ner, and all the proceeds will be to make way for the new College Keller said her goal is to Students will have a chance to juice, water and milk from Lowry. donated to the United Way. Mall, charging that the blocking bring better "corporate citi- estimate the total weight of the This year the WVN is looking "I think that us doing the of a throughway is a major incon- zens" to the area. squandered mountain of food, to garner a record number of question of the day is really venience to city residents. "By attracting good corporate with the winner taking home a participants. cool," said Nusbaum. "It That's a real pain in the ass." citizens and maintaining a diversi- $20 gift certificate to the "It's fasting been at least the seems to engage people a little Henery said. "We didn't know it fied economy, that will keep us in Wooster Inn. last three years, probably since bit more, it will encourage peo- was happening until it happened. a good financial situation." On Wednesday the WVN is WVN started, and fasting has gen- ple not only to give, but maybe It would have been nice to say, Ulbright said the new council sponsoring "Dine-i- n, Dine-out- ," erated a good amount of money to give a little more in hope of 'Hey. this is what's going to hap- has to be creative in finding new which will encourage I think $300-40- 0 dollars last their answer winning." pen to the local community.'" revenue sources.. Other candidates said they did- The city needs to balance the n't believe neighbors' complaints budget while maintaining a : ' : : ... : Week 2001;: I . International . were a major problem. healthy balance between growth, 154 W. Liberty Street 330-264-880- 0. John Robison, a Republican preserving neighborhoods and the " -- '. ' Sunday: Noon - 9p.m., ; Turn. Culture Show Nov 4, S:30 p.m. Lowry Pit , running for an at-Iar- ge seat, said overall quality of life," he said. Ffi. A Thurso It jn. 9p.ro, Sat: rI,-v- . Ac,:v::.!j 5, S . 11 am. - 10p.m. Human Rights p.m. Lowry Tit the city owes much of its appeal Political futures unclear " Great Food Greek Specialties Wooster at the U.I '; i. Lowry 119 and reputation to the College. The candidates also have a wide ' ' Spaghetti Pizza World Cnirs Sale v. ?. Le,y I - He said he would name three range of political experience. . Prices ranging from $4.75 - J. ; ... . 7. i N 7 students as interns to help with Their numbers include two former $7.25 onty . '... . : I .jussio . a. C legislative issues, including COW Students 10 off with t mayoral candidates, Ulbright and -- ' : .J . ..remational Dance , I, .. .', JC UnJ.-- r'-our- drafting laws and reviewing Henery, and one former state '. ID until the year 3001) i v. ' ' - - - - Ffatitkfs Enviromentalist is model ofstudent involvement

- : Kara Barney other members of the organization Katie McCreary '03 and Jessica . -- -. 1 protest. ECOS is also trying to to start Greenhouse. The summer Reitz. the recycling coordinator for reinstate the Student Activist Features Editor xr after her first year at college, she the College. coordinates .-;-- . - ... j Coalition, which will serve as a Emily is envi- Schadler '03 an went to an environmental and Greenhouse, a Wooster Volunteer means of connecting all of the ronmentalist with a ubiquitous social activist training camp held Program located in Westminster social justice and environmental presence on the Wooster campus. by the Ruckus Society with anoth- House. Each rf the 24 members of groups on campus so that each She is one ds of the coordinators of er Wooster student, where they Greenhouse sj-en- eight hours group can be aware of what the both Environ-ment- al Concerns of learned how to run campaigns, recycling a month. They also work other groups are .doing. Students and As Greenhouse. a organize students and deal with at Spangler Park and run a monthly While Schadler is an environmen- coordinator of these organiza- the media, in addition to other program to teach students about talist, she strongly believes that tions, she is also heading up the activist tools. environmental sues. "One week environmental and social justice Student Environmental Action During her sophomore year at last year we had the Environ- issues cannot be separated. She feels Coalition conference, is the which College, Schadler and four mental Extravaganza where every 1 that all of human rights and environ- going to be held Nov. 9-1- 1 on other Wooster students attended day during those Ten days we had mental abuses stem from societal campus. As a result of her envi- the United Nations Conference on some sort of environmentally Photo by Lahrin Koucky attitudes and the power structure. ronmental work. Schadler was Global Warming at The Hague. focused program.'' Schadler said. Enviromentalist Emilv Schadler "One thing I really appreciate also one of 80 students in the Both of these events intensified Schadler, along with Josh about jthe environmental and nation who were awarded the Schadler's interest in environmen- Lynch '02, Hilary Jones "02. Erin and organizing panel discussions. social movement is that every- Morris Udall Scholarship last tal issues and motivated her to Popelka '03 and Melissa Reisland At the moment ECOS is focusing body can pick a place." Schadler spring. continue her efforts as an environ- '04. coordinates ECOS. an organ- all of its energy on the upcoming said. "There are so many Schadler first became interested mental activist on campus. "Even ization open to all students on SEAC conference. At the confer- options. There is not a lack of in dis- environmental issues and though, when you're sitting . at campus. Last year. ECOS focused ence, students from Ohio and sur- problems here. So you can pick covered her passion for environ- home you may not see it all of the on the issues of global warming rounding states will join together something to focus oh and go with mental activism when she and a time, it's so exciting that there is and drilling in the Arctic National to promote environmental and that and feel secure in knowing friend started a recycling program all this background stuff going on. Wildlife Refuge. ECOS raised social activism. Some of the that you're working on your point. and an outdoor .club at her high And it's encouraging, because awareness of these issues on cam- events planned for the conference But you know that while school. Schadler joined ECOS as something actually is happening." pus by bringing in a giant inflat- include talks by 15 different you're focusing on your thing, a first year at the College: that Schadler said. able caribou, holding slide shows, speakers and networking sessions there are other people focusing same ear she worked with the This year. Schadler, along with writing letters, hanging banners for the School of the Americas on other points. ' Village Thrift: putting the "must" in musty clothes

ANDREW STIMSO.X East Village second-han- d store, While she searched for that eccen- Features Editor minus tne high prices. I find tric urban Bohemian look, another myself there at least once a month, frequent shopper. Sharon Marks Going to the Goodwill consign- after the change in seasons, before of Richville. said she enjoys the ment store in Wooster often pres- theme parties and tiolidays and. fact that "cu can find name ents several problems for me. For sometimes, alone at night, when I brands at good prices.'' Li B'4 example, sometimes all the just need to find something in the Michelle, one of the regular siJeicGyie. --Cc clothes are nasty, but usually I'm world that makes sense. clerks at Village Thrift, revealed looking for nasty clothes. The And order is what makes VT the secret of VTs ability to offer .VILLAGE DISCOUNT OUTLET problem is finding the right nasty the great store that it is. Clothes their amazing selection of cloth- clothes. Serious vintage shop- are divided into sections such as ing at affordable prices. Clothes pers, however, can do like I do Western, Vintage, Hooded are brought in every day. so and drive only thirty minutes out Sweatshirts, Nike and Adidas. employees are constandy updat- of town to find central Ohio's ver- The people at Village Thrift know ing the racks. The clothes are itable thrift shop mecca. exactly what students are looking donated by AMVETS and the The Village Discount Outlet in for. They also have an amazing Federation of the Blind. Massillon (a.k.a. Village Thrift, selection of different brands and Spmeof the choicest finds from a Photo by Andrew Bonito a.k.a. VT) has exactly what is kinds of clothes. recent excursion I took to VT with Carts await eager shoppers at Village Discount Outlet in Massillon. missing from second-rat- e second- "I like how it's always some- seven of my friends, all of them hand stores. VT is like the Louvre thing new. Everything in the mall experienced vintage shoppers, and a framed picture of Big Foot (the To get to Village Discount of garage sales mixed with an looks the same, but here you actu- included: a serving tray with scenes monster truck, not the monster). Outlet in Massillon: take 30 East enormous Salvation Army suf- ally find different stuff," one from Switzerland, a pair of dope Even with this haul, there were (that's a left hand turn on Liberty fused with clothes from a trendy anonymous weekly shopper said. futuristic old man loafers with velcro numerous finds that we passed up. staying on that road, past Coccia Fraternities - Scrcritiss - Clubs - Student Groups and a hipster twist, a copy of There was the vintage Polaroid House and the Liquor Store) for "Cheerleaders 14: Living it up" camera, which probably took its about 20-2- 5 minutes. Exit right $1,000-$2,00- Earn 0 this semester with the easy and a painting of a woman carrying first picture of prancing flower onto 21 North to Massillon. Very Gampusfundraiser.com three hour fundraising event. a basket made of butterfly wings. children, the electronic shoe shine soon there will be an exit for 172, ' Does noi involve credit card applications. ; We also found some sporty Burt kit complete with box, polish, Lillian Gish Boulevard. Go right Fundraising dates are filling quickly,7 so call today! -- Reynolds glasses, several skinny buffer and five attachments, and off the exit ramp and straight for "Strokes" ties (including one with the sexy leopard skin jacket a la about two miles. Village Discount Contact Campusfundraiser.com at (888) 923-323- 8, "Band-Aids- mini-ma- piano keys): ca ;pauvof fly SoCal -- the " look from. the Outlet is in a ll on the left,

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ROBERT agendas, regardless of vot- BARBARA local employment shifts HENERY erstaxpayers opinions. In a and municipal income tax word: voterresident apathy, HUSTWIT revenue decreases, coupled to the point that now, there with increased costs for Party: Republican is little or no 'stop gap' to Party: Democrat service and materials, chal- Age: 48 t yw t keep city administrators in Age: 57 J lenge the city's ability to Occupation: Field service i check." Occupation: College of balance the budget and technician, GardinerTraine Wooster Writing Center maintain Wooster's extraor- Co., commercial HVAC. Describe the relation- consultant. dinary quality of life." Family: Wife, Suzanne; ship between the College Family: Husband, Ron; three children. and the city. three children, including Describe the relation- hood, the current coun- nity, knows and understands Other: Member, Wooster "As a resident of East two College of Wooster ship between the College cilperson is not a friend of where the money comes City Schools Economic University St., I found it graduates. the city. labor, continually support- from and where the money and Task Force; lifelong resi- odd that the College did Other: Incumbent council "Pretty bad ... The College ing city administrations' goes. ... I want to continue dent of Wooster, graduate not take local residents member, Ward Two; chair has become rather an amor- views- - on tax increases, to work on the city finances of the Wooster City concerns or opinions into of the Finance Committee phic place. I think of it as anti-lab- or issues and waste- and have them be even more Schools. for the last six years. ' amoeba-lik- e, just spreading ful spending." consideration regarding the accessible to residents." permanent closing of out, (and) the result is not Why are you running for ... has Why are you running for What are the main issues University between Beall positive. The College City Council? What are the main issues in the past washed its hands City Council? facing the city today? and Bever. ... Like Wooster "I believe it's a privilege to facing the city today? any responsibility for "I feel the residents of Ward "City administration and High and the Wooster City of serve the community. It's a "While many communities students who live off-camp-us. 2 are and have not been rep- council ignore and belittle Schools, the College is an tremendous responsibility. are struggling to survive, ... But administrators resented by the current residents. Ignoring voters' asset to this city, as far as ... I think it's really impor- Wooster is fortunate to have are intensely aware of the councilperson. In a prima- wishes, while continuing to attracting future businesses tant that the council, as rep- the 'problems' associated problems, and I think things blue-coll- ar operate within their own rily neighbor and residents." resentatives of our commu-- with growth. Nonetheless, will change."

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Precincts JUDITH " Contact Marie Christiansen is now accepting , MITTEN in the Writing Center at ext. submissions. . 2607 for details. Party: Republican Age: 55 Occupation: Retired interior designer; full-tim- e council mem- ber. Other:. Incumbent council A national program designed member. Ward Four. Running to make a difference in young lives unopposed. Served 14 years on City Council; also member of is seeking student volunteers to work as partners Leadership Wooster Steering between the Department of Communication Committee and Wooster Growth and four local daycare centers and preschools. Corp. Served on both Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning Students help develop and teach lessons to preschoolers Commission before election to to help enhance their communication skills, appreciation City Council. of diversity and conflict resolution skills. Mitten did not return a ques- Interested in being part of the program in Spring 2002? tionnaire to the Voice, citing time Contact Prof. Denise Bostdorff, 103 Wishart Hall, ext. 2030. constraints. Applications due by 4 pjn. on Friday, Nov. 9. v i 6 Canhttiatf Profttfs Editor: Dan Shortridge WOOSTER CITY COUNCIL

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INELL face is focusing our efforts JOHN enues will begin to feel the KELLER on building the future for recession as well. Soon, our families. ... I have ROBISON council may have to make stressed the need for first-rat- e choices regarding spending Parly: Democrat Party: Republican community services programs and services, and Arc: 59 Age:-3- 4 and proposed legislation for may even consider raising Occupation: Teacher at Occupation: In commer- an emergency warning sys- taxes." IidgewmnJ Middle School. cial business development v --- - "4 Family: Husband. Albert, tem. Moreover. I have held for Battelle Memorial Describe the relation- retired; a gron son and the line on taxes and that elected representatives Institute; adjunct faculty ship between the College two granddaughters. worked to protect our jobs are custodians of the pub- member at Wayne College. city. Council incumbent. and access to quality health and the Other: lic My and local tax base." Other: Graduate of Wooster trust. decision to care. ... Using "In many of my travels Has been honored as High School. Holds M B A. the Council seek public office the I Wayne County Citien of Describe the relation- position and my back- across the country. am city council and the state from Xavier University. the Year and Wooster ship between the College ground in business devel- often reminded that most house was an outgrowth I people outside of Ohio Woman of Achievement. and the city. Why you opment. will work closely of a commitment to serv- are running "The College of Wooster is City Council? with all council members to know Wooster because of ing the public interest and for Why are you running for an important resource for "I believe the success of a attract and retain quality the College. The strong protecting the values of Wooster." City Council? the community and helps community is strongly cor- businesses to academic reputation has our community." "Long before 1 ever sought define the character of the related with attracting and attracted a diverse popula- public office. I tried to city. The College brings retaining quality business- What are the main tion of students who come What are the main issues give something back to the academics and students es. ... In addition to micro issues facing the city from all over the world and facing the city today? community through my from diverse backgrounds and macro-econom- ic fac- today? end up working all over the church and public service "During times of national to the city and contributes tors, businesses review the "I believe we are in a slow- world. And in many on various boards and turmoil like these, the to the cultural life of the strength of a community's ing economic environment. instances, these are the commissions. ... I believe greatest challenge that we community." educational system, safety As a result, the city's rev ambassadors for the city."

JON Describe the relationship between the College and the city. -- mwzzszz.t ...... ; yotei t ULBRIGHT is to ...).,. "This one of the finest colleges ;: v: precinct-by-precinc- V. ; T fZ around in the country ... the thing Party: Democrat that still amazes me is that there election, district map right V; i - at J - II Age: 5H .15 isn't more cooperation. I think Occupation: Adjunct professor of there are countless professors on fv-'f- 1 Ward One V Ward Two history at Ashland University. campus that would have some A - Wooster Community Center iA'& B Lamplighters Building'; Family: Wife. Cathi; children good -- ideas you're talking B Red Cross Building t C & D - Sr. Mary's School Bldg. Amanda. 22, and Megan. 17. in decisions, refusing to permit about experts government, C Ziori Lutheran Church . . E - Sunrise Assisted Living Other: City council member. emotion to sidetrack me from my education, history and so on. ... D - Eagle's Lodge ' ' F- - College Hills Retirement - h 19X4-9- 5. Pursuing Ph.D. in histo- elected office's mission." I'd like to see students become E - Central Christian Church : Center; I ' ry. Kent State University. involved in city politics, not only through voting, but also local What are the main issues fac- V-- ' Wan Three . WardF9u.' ' Why are you running for City ,(' ing the city today? issues, races, candidates." A & B - Wooster Skateland A - Parkview Church of Christ Council? "b&d-ymcX- "The most pressing problem that C Communications Budding v v. "If I am elected to this challeng- - ; . P.- College Hills Retirement . C- - Parkview Eleraenjajy , will face the next Wooster City '- job. I the neces- VOTE! ing pledge to do '. " -r be Center . School . , . . , - . sary homework, to keep an open Council will to meet the j Nov. 6 E - JCean Elementary School E - Central Chnstiah Church- - mind ... to seek input from expert increased costs of running the F - :-- i city, that is providing the servic- Parkview Church of Christ ; F West View Manor advisors as well as common-sens- e ' G - Melrose Elementary School ; - es to which our citizens have for the G Kinney n i.Uing -- ons opinion from the general '.--xati- H Heartland Cover, .xt Church II - Co u- Buildm?: been accustomed, while facing - Wooster City Council - citizenry, and in the final analy- 0.:".--e sis to attempt to reach consensus the very real probability that - Wooster School Board - when hard decisions must finally revenues will continue to - 1 ' ' 0 Ballot Referendums For m-- ? i r c l :' ns I ' be ... follow decrease. This will necessitate - made. will the ' r c.t3J)-- : v V : i wa

some very hard decisions on the v knowledge gained from my pre- your right... or i,U n f v nan. JuuiUmg to part of the Mayor and the It's 42Z : Liberty vious experience on Council yovr assist me in making the wisest Council." ' and duty. R 1 9. Legal files clog Net OF XbGSaK IF PexJ; To the editors, live far away. Again, I am guilty of eyes io I am writing this in response to this. While I do not presume to or thc of a recent column about the suggest the College install more College's problem with the Tl lines, I also do not want to be CAO CAOT. clogged-u- p network. The author blamed for the slowness of the assumed that the "majority of the connection speed. problem stems from students It is quite possible that there are downloading vast quantities of a number of students on this cam- MP3s and other large files." She pus who use the Internet to then goes on to say that this prac- acquire illegal materials, but it is tice is illegal. While downloading not certain if they are to blame for MP3s without the owner's consent the slowness either. Could the is illegal, not all downloads are. I, problems perhaps come from the He. for one, download updates for pro- sheer number of network connec- grams that I have legally paid for tions on campus? There could and am entitled to. I am sorry if possibly be 1,700 students plus n this "drags down the entire con- faculty with computers hooked to nection speed for everyone," but I, the campus line. My suggestion is and others like me who are using that the majority of the problem their connection for legitimate comes from that But please don't activities, are not to be blamed. fault me for sending and down- Also, some people use their loading large files to which I have OtXT Hnr mam to Ethernet hookup to exchange pic- a legal right. tures and other large files with I family members and friends who Pamela Miller '04 Support for SAB is crucial to bringing in new acts

To the editors, Capitol Records in February geted to the whole campus and could stand next to a wall, drink school with a relatively meager As I write, I am in and will have a video coming that everyone is not going to a beer and talk to your friends activity budget. SAB's money Charleston, West Virginia, at out on MTV and VH1 later this enjoy every event; my problem at the Underground, while at the comes from Campus Council the regional conference for the winter. Roughly 125 people and frustration come from' the same time supporting our cam- - and attendance at our events is National Association for attended their show. fact that people do mmm crucial to increases our budget. Campus Activities, surrounded If you were on campus at all not even give our If you want better events, If you want better events, you by dozens of comedians, bands that week, you had to realize events a chance. We need to start supporting the and other entertainers who paid that something was going on; bring amazing per- you need to start support- ones that we can currently hundreds of dollars to come and signs were up, there was an arti- formers to campus, ing the ones that we can afford, otherwise we will never perform for students like cle in the Voice, fliers were put and hardly anyone currently afford. have the means to bring in the myself, guided by the hope that on vehicles, their music was on comes. Currently, larger acts that we would all their performances will bring WCWS and the stairs in Lowry college students all love to see. them to our campuses. The most were used as a billboard to over the country are voting for pus and enjoying some amazing So here is my challenge to refreshing thing is that I am advertise the event, yet some Fade 2 Shade, a band brought to entertainment. Do you not real- C.O.W. students: come to SAB also with hundreds of students people were clueless. The win- Wooster last spring, for two ize how lucky you are to have events, check them out. If you who actually appreciate and dows of Lowry were even national awards given by the opportunity to come and see like what you see, stay and value quality entertainment. painted by myself and four NACA: Best Musical Act of the these performers for less than a watch and if not, then go. I My question to you is why other SAB members. However, Year and Best New Artist. We dollar? You will never find such would venture to say that more should SAB bring entertain- disturbingly, we had to listen to had 25 people attend Fade 2 high quality entertainment for of you would like what you see ment to campus when we barely students snicker and complain Shade's show - not only is that so little when you leave than not. And if you are one get five percent of the student about how there is nothing to do unfortunate, but it is embarrass- Wooster. And won't you kick who does not like our program- body to attend ing for our college. yourself if The Wine Field ming, be proactive join or events? For many TTTTT' Our college pays good money makes it big in 2002 after their contact the board and tell us performers, naca is we bring amazing per-th- e from your tuition and fees to new album drops and you real- what you want to see, but do not beginning, artists formers to campus, and bring entertainers to campus, so ize that you missed your chance just sit around and tear down why not come and check it out? to see them for only 75 cents? what we are trying to do to CewS"Sad rem hardly anyone comes. Are you afraid to miss one of My frustration escalates when make your time on this campus all began by touring Wooster's illustrious parties? I I hear students complain that a little more fun and entertain- various colleges where they on campus while we painted know you could be standing SAB never brings in performers ing, because trust me, you were virtually unknown. information about the seven dif- next to a wall at some party, with which students are famil- would be even more upset if we Similarly two weeks ago, I, ferent events that SAB was drinking a beer and talking to iar. Well, let me take a second were not here at all. along with other members of sponsoring that weekend. Does the same people you talk to to explain why that is for SAB, brought in the band The that not seem strange to anyone? everyday and why would you SAB to bring in a currently big Andrea Hively '02 Wine Field, which will be I know people complain that want to miss that opportunity? band or entertainer, we need Comedy Chair, Student releasing a major album on SAB events are not always tar The ironic thing is that you money. We are a small, private Activities Board Vtfwpotnts Editor: Erin McCann Alerts too few, too late to help Letter: ribbed from our grasp The bad taste we have in our mouths right now doesn't come from the leftovers in Lowry. Instead, it comes from the lack of To the editors. now their slot is missing tells then the College is doing a communication betw een the department of Safety and Security There have been many another story. great disservice by not pro- and the Residential Life staff. Why weren't security alerts about changes this year to campus, Upon beginning at this claiming that fact from the last week's assualts posted in dorms last Wednesday night, as and many of them have been College my first year (99-00- ), rooftops. Why advertise their promised by Safety and Security? They were up on entrances to voiced in the Voice through the College made note of the removal? To keep them ever buildings like Wishart and Taylor, and pbotocopies made their letters or editorials; however, fact that the vending machines present in the minds of all. way to Kauke, but they were ominously absent from dorms. much to my dismay, one of the debited $2 at first in order to Yes, condoms are available o Quite obviously there was a breakdown somewhere between changes has been left out. have condoms available in in the Student Wellness o Security and Res Life. We aren't sure who has egg on their face Perhaps it is because this dorms. But I have yet to see Center, but the anonymous o this time, whether it be slow Security or lazy RAs, but these change was half done last year any reference to the College's and ready nature of the vend- tw o groups need to get together and figure out what went and finished this summer: the removal of the safe-se- x facili- ing machines surely facilitat- wrong so we can once again have faith in our Security. . removal of condoms from tating devices. Perhaps the ed their use in at least a few It is disturbing to think that a month ago Security could not vending machines on campus. College's motives are not cases; and if having them in wait to post alerts about intruders who were merely trying Last year, the spot was there, based on an unfortunate sense vending machines made it so to get students to sign up for credit cards. This time, the but I never saw any condoms of morality, but rather on their just one person used a con- offense was much more offensive, but somehow the warn- in their slot. I had hoped that it discovery that the condom dom instead of not, then they ings were not as prompt Let's get it together before some- was a result of my fellow stu- turnover rate was too slow to were well worth it. one is attacked while filling out a credit card application. dents using them to help man- assure the quality of the con- age their lives, but the fact that doms. If the latter is the case. Byron Peebles '03 Campus catcalls uncalled for In recent weeks, a new benefit has been added to the daily events on campus: cat calls. Thai's right, you don't need to Men: stand up against rape go all the way to Beall Avenue to be verbally accosted any- more. Just breeze through the center of campus by the new To the College community: cies, citing that there was only community, usually dissuades a Morgan building, where an array of uplifting phrases like, The amount of ignorance and one reported rape on campus victim from coming forward. "Who's that pretty girl and "Oooh year can be shouted at apathy on this campus concern- last year. Well, I've got news Before policy issues are you by construction workers from exposed steel beams. :" ing the issues of sexual assault for you the vast majority of addressed, a strong, fundamen- While some might shrug off these comments as funny or and rape is very frightening. sexual assault and rape tal support system for victims flattering, most of us feel belittled and demeaned. There is Now is the time to raise aware- instances go unreported. The of rape and sexual assault no excuse for this kind of remark, and it is especially inap- ness of these issues and deal lack of visible and tangible sup- - needs to be built. propriate to be catcalling us on our own campus. This is with them accordingly. Many In dealing with

-aTi a respectable place of learning, full of women who are people still hold an image of raT-aT-M- these problems, one probably young enough to be those cat callers' daugh- the "wonderful world of It is up to the men on the must be aware that ters. We appreciate what the construction workers are Wooster." where something as rape and sexual doing to improve our campus; hopefully, they will have atrocious as sexual assault or campus as well as the men assault are not only enough respect to let us walk around our campus with- rape could never take place. of the world to treat women's issues, but out feeling like we have to take detours to avoid unwel- What's even worse is that the women with the respect men's issues as well. come comments. - College of Wooster is doing It is up to the men on its best to uphold this con- and equality they deserve. this campus as well jured image, consciously as the men on the The Student Newspaper of ignoring the problems that are world to treat The College of Wooster www.wooster.eduvoice here on campus. They would port systems for victims of women with the respect and OICE rather leave the College com- rape and sexual assault is the equality they deserve. If the I diturt-in-Chie- i: Leila Alassi munity in the dark about an main reason go real men and Ann Raymond these crimes would get up Awociate t'ditor: Laura Neslcr Production Assistants assault that occurred behind unreported. A woman who is take a vociferous stand against Managing Kdilor: Alex Pries Hia Cramer Holden Hall than post security a victim of sexual assault or rape and sexual assault, the Senior Writer: Dan Shurtndge Danny George alerts that might scare off rape co on f-us- feels New Kditor: Justin bliahcth Keller helpless this benefits would be immeasura- Asst. News Kditur: Lindsay Bye Sarah Belk-t-i prospective students who were campus. A sense of fear, ble. Men can stop rape and Viewpoints F.ditor: hnn McCann Neha Sahgal visiting over the weekend. abandonment and loneliness, sexual assault, but before that Kralum Kditor: Andy Slimson The College prides itself on along with the possibility we our- As.sC Kratum Editor: Kara Barney of happens, must educate AAE Editors: Katie Berkshire its sexual assault and rape poli stigmatiza.tion by the College selves about what we. as indi- Maren Miller viduals, can do. Uphold your Bon M.khell Sport, rditor: OflfctMlUUUBX integrity by treating everyone Photo Kdilnrs: fcniiylW Marv Nicnaher I ahnn kouck) The Voice encourages letters to the editors. All letters with the dignity and equality Illustrator Dan O'Connor they deserve. Quit standing on Wrb Administrators Rachel Scott. Dan Pteiler must be received by 5 p.m. Monday for publication in Thursday's edition. Letters must include a name and the sidelines and take a stand

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er. ass225 Western," a series of photographs by miner, entertainer, cowboy and gun-sling- Gallery. Mercil has transformed - icr nificance up to Vietnamese-America- n viewer. artist Pipo will be the gallery space with wallpaper, a ;' w the I y n Mm on exhibit in the Burton D. Morgan Museum Curator. Kitty Zurko realized high grade plywood and even con- As Museum Gallery in Ebert Art Center. the profound statement his works made. crete. The warm, accessible quali- I t. ... Curator Kitty Bora in Hue, Vietnam, Pipo came to the "These photographs are not subtle, nor are ty of the exhibit springs partially Zurko explains, United States as a refugee after being air- they meant to be," Zurko said. "'AnOther from the use of hand-screen- ed "Instead ofnailing it lifted out of Saigon when he was thirteen Western concerns itself with the larger wallpaper in three of the pieces. down, being years old. A mother working for the com- issue of cultural inclusion and exclu- The largest piece in the exhibit, the finite, he poses munists and a father working for the sion in addition to asking the ques- "Deceptively Simplistic Muse," questions. I'd French added another interesting twist to tion of how to maintain one's own cul- was an unfinished idea brought to rather see some- the plot of Pipo's life. tural identity while being absorbed into fruition by the gallery space. thing like this After entering the United States another." Although never intended for a Photo by Emily Davis which is not so. Pipo received his B.A. in economics curved wall, the medium of wall- dogmatic and through Camp Pendleton in San Diego, Michael Mercil's exploration of California, gained crucial experience from Carleton College in Minnesota. He paper and paint allow the piece to didactic, where Pipo different miin St nn Ai cniv in th also received fit perfectly into the space allotted. cverything is Sussel Gallery at Ebert Art all make an M.A. and This and other works Center. not answered IvLEA, both in thoughtful use of familiar medi for you." photography, ums and images in completely new ways. Mercil received his B.F.A. from the from the Mercil draws inspiration from the 1 9th Minneapolis College of Art and Design University of century transcendental movement in New and his M.F.A. from The University of New Mexico. England and labors to understand 'art as a Chicago and has since taught at a number He is current- cultural practice rather than as a natural of universities throughout Ohio and ly an assistant history." The exhibition is a modern Virginia, including Ohio State professor of approach to the past both of America and University. art at Oberlin Mercil himself. His reconstruction of the A reception, including the opportunity College. 1992 piece, "Fortune," bears a much for a conversation with Mercil, will "Pipo is not stronger resemblance to its inspiration. take place on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. merely role reversing in Amos gives a varied but solid performance these photo-graphs- ," Amos followed up "Me and a Gun" with continued from page 10 Zurko said. the Beatles cover "Let it Be." This was the "Rather, he is give one of the best performances I have strangest moment of the night. The cover trying on vari- ever heard. was all the more beautiful for it however. Photo by Emily Davis ous disguises The set consisted of fourteen songs, fol- Effects were occasionally added to her One of Pipo 's photographs that are on display now in the Burton D. and personae lowed by two fantastic encores. The set voice, and the performance involved Morgan Gallery. Pipo will be at the opening reception on Friday. to show how list included: "Black Dove," "Leather," superb lighting, but it was all unneces- the accidents "Lust" "Putting the Damage On," "Past sary. Her voice and her playing- - lacked in Western culture by working in the fash- of birth, time and place are essential- the Mission," "Sugar," "Me and a Gun," nothing. She played freely with her own ion world of New York City and a stint of ly just points on either end of the "Let it Be" (encore one), "Icicle," music, re-invent- ing every song as she living in Europe. According to Pipo, his space for invention." "Etienne" (encore two) and "Mary." went. She played to the audience like a unique cultural negoiation takes place in The exhibit officially opened Oct. 30, "Leather" is the first song that stands seasoned professional, but clearly the "no-man- 's land where there are few but the opening reception with a conver- out in my mind suddenly the key- enjoyed the show as much as we did. cultural laws, so you invent mem here sation with Pipo himself, will be Friday boards were quiet and it was just Amos Three hours later, I was driving home you take what you have learned and cre- from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. "AnOther singing and making eye contact with the still unable to process what I had just, ate your own." This complement of Western" can be viewed in the Burton D. crowd, her voice swelling to fill the the- experienced. I feel like I cannot possibly Eastern and Western backgrounds and Morgan Gallery in the Ebert Art Center atre. On a few songs, including "Putting do justice to the performance. If I ever get experience is the main focus in Pipo's Tuesday through Friday 10:30 a.m. to the Damage On," she played the grand the opportunity to see Tori Amos in con- photography, when, according to the 4:30 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday piano and the larger keyboard cert again, I will do so and recommend to ; Ne-ar- ' back-- 1 : 'end, jthtj petfpTty ancey. ' everyone,! know" thaf thej', tjbnhe.Vame. artist "a" litde bit of my Western 1 J tunj to Sipta. oil ouslyv 'M 'of ', , Arts & Entertainment Editors: Katie Berkshire & Maren Miller Fall concert highlights dancers momqle johsson soned performers is the key to Another piece entitled Staff Writer their success. "Signifying Two" features "It's not just a 'one-sho- t' thing," Maggie Peter 02 and Mary Sabo Every year the College's theatre said Kim Tritt, associate professor '02. The piece is a tribute to department encourages its emerg- of theatre. "You need particular Stephanie Hulke '02 and her rela- ing choreographers to take the skills in order to choreograph. tionship with her twin sister, stage. The Stage Door Fall Dance One must be willing to work hard Christine, who attended the Concert this weekend is the result. and prepare to come to the studio College before she passed away in Incorporating ballet and modern to teach." February 2000. "I am hoping that dance into their performances, the Clay Drinko '02, one of the this piece will be meaningful for ten choreographers have created most experienced dancers in the anyone who has experienced the unique displays that will be pre- program, praised Tritt's leadership loss of a good friend or a close rel- sented with the audience in a cir- and organization. "As always. ative," Peter said. cle surrounding the performance Kim has put together a great con- Drinko said he hopes students area on the stage. cert," he said. Drinko's piece, will come out and support the The concert is the culmination entitled "Staged Stage." centers troupe this year. "Why perform if of endless hours of practice for the around the idea that being no one wants to watch?" he said. 40 dancers, including the chore- "human" is something that can be The dance recital will be per- ographers, who take part in vari- manipulated through experience. formed Friday and Saturday at ous parts of the program. The multi-talent- ed Katie 8:15 p.m. in Freedlander Theatre. The entire group has closely Hammond '03 has devised a piece There is no admission fee, but bonded within the walls of the titled "Hush the Quiet," which ticket reservations are required. dance studio over the last few uses metronomes in place of The Freedlander Box Office is weeks watching the pieces music. open Monday through Friday 12 become more and more refined. Claire Willey '05 has a central p.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 Organizers and dancers alike say stage presence leading her group p.m., Saturday 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. that time in the studio bringing of eight dancers to the song and on performance days 12 p;in. Photo by Lahrin Koucky together both novices and sea "Lacrymosa." to 8:15 p.m. Clare Willey '05 limbers up for this weekend's fall dance concert. Amos' vocals shine in Cleveland Doug Hagler When the house lights went prise to me. The show opened Staff Writer down for the opening act, the with "'97 Bonnie and Clyde." noise from the crowd was bear- though Amos's rendition of the Walking into the Palace Theatre able but intense. A middle-age- d song was creepier and far more in downtown Cleveland last looking man walked out on stage, moving than anything Eminem Wednesday, I have to say I wasn't took up the guitar waiting in front could produce. The stage was still r sure what would transpire. of the black curtain, and intro- obscured there was only a ! v:. Chance had made it possible for duced himself as local musician black curtain, holes slashed in the Ul me to see Tori Amos live. I am a Mike Farley. His lyrics left some- upper third admitting light and a longtime fan of her music, and thing to be desired his voice huge picture of a bleached-blond- e was definitely looking forward to was the only interesting part of his Amos holding a birthday cake in her performance. Once our tickets performance, but every song the foreground. The song, com- were torn and we were admitted, seemed charged with the same bined with the lighting, obscured the pair tabling nearby for the intense emotion. stage, disembodied voice and Rape Abuse & Incest National When Farley was finished he maternal image made for an Network caught my eye. received polite applause and a few intense and disturbing experience. I was also interested to see how cat calls, but at this point every- Amos took her time, singing in a - many people dressed up for the one knew exactly what they want- tenor growl. v- occasion many of them could ed. After a few minutes of waiting When the first song was fin- IP have been in line for a dance or with the house lights up, every- ished, the curtain dropped, reveal- 1 J goth club. People put a great deal thing suddenly went completely ing a huge grand piano with a Photo Courtesy of OPI of effort into looking just right, dark. In the next instant, everyone large keyboard next to it, a stool Eric Schneider as Sonny Stitt and it showed. Inside the theatre in the Palace Theatre began between them and another smaller itself, music was playing and screaming and cheering and clap- keyboard off to the side. Amos Die College of booster's Jazz Ensemble will presenting "A Tribute to the house lights were still up. ping, rising from their seats and came out from backstage dressed Sonny S:; it" en Fri.I.ry. Die enscmlle will be joined by Eric Schneider It was an odd mix that I'd love crowding to the front. It felt as I in a white body suit with thin ' ' .' y if on al:o s.ix, y j: rr ;'-:- srs cfi'.e ".;?:crS;;"-rkon- Orchestra, to hear playing at a all ' -- ' coffee was struck from sides, buffeted lapels. She came downstage, 1 " ' ' u - - c ;.' v. 7 ; " .-- .' . .V s- by Sonny ..'. 't house some jazz, accoustic and out of my seat. At this point, I had bowed with her hands clasped at I .'(" ' e be IJ it s electronica that faded easily into to stand in order to see the stage. her forehead and proceeded to

the background. The first song came as a sur-- . . . See I'Amos" an pg. 11 Drew Barrymore proves she can ride with the boys Katie Berkshire Barrymores skill at portraying a character more than Unfortunately, her husband is a loser who is perpetually A&E Editor ten years younger than herself is incredible. Beverly drunk and stoned, which means Beverly must take throws herself carefully down the stairs in a feeble attempt care of Jason alone. She even resorts to taking Jason "Riding in Cars with Boys." directed by Penny Marshall to lose the baby that she really doesn't understand is inside with her during a scholarship interview, which is and based on the novel by Beverly Donotrio. is a light-heart- ed of her. Later, horrified, she e.claims."This is SO gross!" as botched, of course, by his presence. Jason's narra- comedic representation of the trials and tribula- her water breaks. However. Barrymore does happen to be tion as a twenty year old remembers this day well. tions of a teen mother ... that is. according to the reviews. 26 years old and. although sne has bangs in her Fifteen-year-o- ld "For me." he says, "it's not how Ray let her down, it's Actually, the story is painfully real, epitomizing the term scenes, she doesn't quite look the part. about how my mere presence at the age of three crushed "bittersweet." The film progresses as a series of flashbacks narrated by all of her dreams." The film details the life of Beverly (played by Drew Beverly's now twenty-year-ol- d son. Jason (Adam Garcia), While we're on the topic of tragic figures. Beverly's Barrymore), who struggles with boys and being cool, gets which requires BaiTymore to play Beverly at 35. This. too. husband can claim the same title. We really want to hate

semi-problema- pregnant at fifteen, and marries Ray (Steve Zahn). the is tic because Barrymore doesn't look. Ray because he's such an idiot Ray has ruined Beverly's father of her baby, in order to save her family from embar- 35 either, especially considering the things that life because he can't stop drinking or using drugs, but rassment in their small town. Beverly has been through. She should look an older underneath it all, he's such a nice guy. He agonizes that he Despite the uplifting reviews, the film is definitely not a 35 than she does. Luckily, they cast someone else to can't be someone else and he genuinely loves Beverly and comedy. If that's not the case, then it must either show play the part of pre-pubesc- ent Beverly, who, in the begin- his son. how Beverly comes through and manages to live a ning of the movie, moans to her stern father about her dire Rounding out the cast are James Woods as Beverly's charmed life as a teenage mother, or it must teach a valu- need for a bra. father and Lorraine Bracco as her mother. Woods does a able moral lesson to any teenaged girls who will come and Despite everything, Beverly winds up being overshad- nice job as Beverly's dad, who is the police chief in their see this movie, right? The movie succeeds beautifully in owed by her son Jason as the tragic figure in this film. town, and whose heart-breaki- ng scene involves announc- doing neither. There's really no mistaking that Beverly is. in fact, a pret- ing his shame and disappointment in Beverly to everyone Beverly is the "smart one" of her friends, writing poetry ty terrible mother. Jason becomes the object of her resent- at her wedding reception. in her spare time and playing the role of Juliet in the ment for all of her dreams-not-come-tru- e. The best thing about this movie is the fact that Beverly school play. She hangs out with sexy Faye (Brittany First. Jason screws up by being born a boy instead of the is so delightfully flawed. Barrymore surrenders her Murphy) and chubby Tina (Sara Gilbert). At fifteen, girl Beverly had her heart set on raising. Jason is made normal loveable and adorable type-ca- st character to she is drinking at parties and eventually not only riding well aware at a young age that he is unwanted and that he amazingly portray a character that we want to hate, in cars with boys. but. well, doing other things in those is ruining his mother's dreams. Beverly longs to attend but just can't seem to do so. Oh yes. and Jason as a little cars with bovs. New York University and become a published author. ty ke is just adorable. Beginning Friday at

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ttllltltlltt i i I I t I 14 VB wins tournament match-u- p 1 World Series scoreboard Josh Pantesco ' -- - - ; :. i- - : :7 : Staff Writer . For the first time in the last four years, the New York Yankees may ' -- In a rematch of last year's quar- have met their match in' World Series play. . The Arizona P 2-- terfinal playoff loss. Wooster beat 1. . Yanks have the same f riz Diamondbacks purled ahead The don'f kind of depth, or even poise, as they have had the previous three Ohio Wesleyan 3-- 1 to advance to -- years, and they so far have been completely inefective, against the semi-fina- ls of the NCAC tour- 7 time since Randy Johnson and Schilling, two of the best hurlers in the big nament for the first 1994. leagues. -- To win, the damn. Yankees havd to go 2-- 1 against these

7-- The Scots were able to retain pitchers, who have been 1 combined in the postseason. Recaps of -- their No. 4 seed with the win over the first three gardes: . - . vs v'.'w. -

"- " ' No. 5 Ohio Wesleyan. Wooster - ', - - i a- . - Jr r ' 17-1- 1 : - '' -; now has a record, and has Game l:'Ari 9. NY I. j 7. ;Vv .- ; No .1 - New York gave up five unearned run1; oh the way to losing their t high hopes to upset 'tt- second World Series game out of their Ixst 17. ' was just awful. Wittenberg on Friday afternoon. took said NY stArter Mike Mussina, 'who lost: for the first time since The Scots the first two August. Schji'uij: allowed only three hits in seven innings, the low. games easily, with scores of 30-1- 6 3()-2- 5. showed est hit total in a World Series game since 963 Mark Cra'ce had a and The third game a more aggressive Battling Bishops career-dcGnin- g moment w hen he hit a two-ru-n double in the fourth,, squad that struggled to a 27-3- 0 bus first hit in a Vorld Series after an illustrious career. , , win. In the fourth, Wooster shone , t - . . . -- ' ' - LI - : ..'. C '. : and never let go of the lead C;ame 2: Art 4, NY 0. . . . ; Randy Johnson picked up right where teammate Schilling left off despite the game being tied at 25-2- 5. ' - final was 30-2- 8. in game one, th;owin j; another three-hitte- r, this time for a shutout The Tr,,- j His postseason ERA is now f.36.' Veteran Matt Williams blew the Erin Donnell 03 and Kelly McAllister '05 led Wooster offen- XSTF 'fame open in the seNer.ih, crushing a three-ru- n homer that killed any once recording 17 Yankee morale. T! e WrkJ Series record for teams that win the first sively again, Xb-v- i -.. 15 ?6-4- S. and kills respectively. two games c f ti e s .-:- s is McAllister's kill percentage of Came?: NY 2. Ari 1. .255 leads the team this year. Beth 32 The YarK te- ! they have a few pitcK rs in their bullpen Moore '03 tallied assists

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Megan mention All-Confere- nce honors. Eberts earned honorable mention All-Confere- nce Karina Colbenson '04 turned in a Staff Writer honors. Chris Bender strong 27th place finish, with a The Wooster men's cross-count- ry '05 (27:38), and Matt Trent '03 time of 20:34. team ran second in the North (27:43), finished 23rd and 24th, Lisa Minich '02 finished 31st in Coast Athletic Conference last respectively. 20:45. Colleen Call '04 combatted weekend, netting 84 total points at Marty Coppola '02 fought off the frosty temperatures to finish the championship meet at Wabash an injury to finish 44th with a time 38th with a time of 21 :07. "As the president has instructed College. of 29:00. Rounding out Wooster's Devon Herl and Barbara Patrick : The women's team finished in varsity squadron was Matt '03s placed 47th and 54th respec- us again again we need to seventh place out of nine teams, and Linman '05, with a 51st place fin- tively. Completing the women's just behind Earlham College. ish in 29:14. varsity team was Tiffany White return to our normal lives. And Brendan Callahan '03 led the "Some guys really moved up, '05, with a 61st place finish in Scots with a sixth place finish in and led the way for the rest of the 22:00. for most of the country, healthy, 26:49, earning first-tea- m All-Confercn- ce team," said Gabe Thompson '03. The Scots next compete at the honors. Evan 'This finish is very encouraging NCAA Division III Northeast well-round- ed C norinal, lives McDaniel '03 turned in a 14th for the upcoming regional race," regional Championships on Sat.

finish in 27:18, and earned ee place he added. Nov. 10. The top-thr- teams and

ATI-Confere- nce . include hating the Yankees." second team Leading the way for the the top-fi-ve individuals not on Honors. Women's cross-count- ry team was those top-thr- ee finishing squads at j-- - ; Jared Rhode '03 also put in a -- Jim Cafte from ESPN.com Jennie Stockdale "05 in 16th the regional meet will qualify for J -- - . .. strong performance, with a 17th place, with a time of 20:05. the following week's NCAA H.ioe f uh 27.27. . .'I'hr-U-- , !ionci:.:r:L' I)H ision II! Championships. ; is Football victorious, and impressive, against Yeomen Ben Mitchell and 144 total yards of offense. enthusiastic, and we really con- Sports Oberlin held the Scots on their trolled the game," Worly added. Editor 1 first offensive drive, but Wooster Cabot led all receivers with four The Scot football team was in came back and scored quickly on for 107 yards. u catches --

V , J m j need of a win Saturday when its second possession. Jones fin- This weekend, Wooster will pifv ilBMUfll t

three-pla- y -- Oberlin made the trip to Wooster. ished the 61 yard drive travel to Allegheny to face the 4-- 4 Although the Yeomen are tradi- with a six-ya- rd touchdown run. Gators. The last time the Scots f 45-ya- rd 1 tionally conference doormats, which was set up by a played at Allegheny, the team c rJH they were coming off of a big win pass play from Justin Alaburda escaped with a 13-1- 0 overtime against Kenyon the week before, '04 to Chris Cabot '02. victory in which Seth Mastrine

44-ga- in which they snapped a me The Scots scored midway '01 intercepted a school-recor- d losing streak. Wooster dominated through the second quarter when four passes. This game will go a .1 H-ba- the game, coming away with a 28-- 0 Alaburda found ck Matt long way in sorting out the middle v'!::- -f 'I six-ya- i victory to improve its overall Ralls '04 for an easy rd of the pack in the NCAC. as '$) 2-- record to 5. Scott Jones '03 and touchdown pass. This completed Allegheny comes in with a 3-- 2 Bobby Vega 05 each had 100-ya- rd a 12-pla- y, 80-ya- rd drive that conference record and Wooster rushing days, as the Scots milked the clock for 6:21. stands at 2-- 3 in conference play. were able to control the ball for Wooster took the 14-- 0 lead into Allegheny will not finish in 34:37 and essentially kept halftime. either of the top-tw- o spots in the Oberlin's offense off the field. Both offenses stalled in the sec- conference for the first time since Jones Finished with 29 carries ond half, until late in the third 1989. Wooster's defense will be for 157 yards and two touchdowns quarter when Alaburda connected tested as the Gators boast the No. and Vega ran the ball 12 times for with Ryan Hartschuh '03 from 31 1 pass efficiency rating in the con-

4-an- d-ll 105 yards, marking the first time yards out on a play. ference, and --ranks second in the since Oct. 30. 1999, that two Early in the fourth quarter, Jones league in rushing offense. Wooster backs each reached the was able to break through the Defensively. Allegheny is tough

100-yar- 58-ya- d plateau. The Scots had-bee- n Yeomen defense for a rd against the run, having limited averaging 65.2 yards rushing touchdown rush, marking the opponents to 58.5 yards on the per game, on this day the team longest of his Wooster career. ground per game. However, their totaled 274 yards on the ground Neither team was able to throw pass defense has struggled, as on 49 rushes. the ball with much success as they have yielded a league-hig- h

8-of-- "After so many weeks it was Alaburda completed 18 pass- 249.4 yards per contest. nice to get a win," said center Seth es for 169 yards and the Oberlin "We're going to have to put

4-for- Kerechanin '03. "It was a total quarterback finished -23 for forth the same total team effort, and team effort, and all phases of the 33 yards. The Scot defense rise to the occasion." said Kerechanin. it team played very well." sacked the quarterback six times, "It would be a nice win to help bring Wooster has dominated the and limited the Yeomen to not a the season to a close." Yeomen in recent years, and single pass completion in the sec- "We'll really have to focus Saturday was no exception, as the ond half. against Allegheny." said Worly. Scots shutout Oberlin for the fifth "We were swarming all over the We can definitely play w ith them, Photo c oi ktksy oi OP1 time in eight years. The defense place," said defensive end Todd and this is a game when we have a Bobby Vega '05 pic ks up some of his 105 yards against Oberlin. held the Yeomen to 10 first downs Worly '03. "The defense was good chance of w inning." Women fast off the blocks, men expected to improve Jenny Nicol tion and the decision of some vet- together at this point in the sea- somewhat deceptive. ments in our conference stand- Staff Writer erans not to participate in the var- son." "We did not bring or compete ing by February." sity program this season that the The top relay performance for with six of our stronger swimmers Strong swims for the men The Scot swimming and diving women's team would suffer a set- the women was the 4(X) individual as a result of a coaching decision. included fourth-plac- e finishes in teams opened their season on back. medley relay of Liz Whittam '05. Furthermore, we did not have a the 200 backstroke relay of Kevin Saturday at Kenyon's North Coast According to Coach Keith Beth Starling '02, Jenny Bayuk diver in this competition. The Wolfe '05. Curtis Wolfe '04. Athletic Conference relay meet. Beckett, "The loss of those '03, and Sophie Brym "05. finish- addition of those swimmers or Austin Carter "05. and Dale The women's team finished sec- individuals did not negatively ing a close second to Kenyon divers to the lineup would have Doreshuk '05 ( 1 :46. 10). as well as ond with 128 points, while the affect us. In fact, we see our with a time of 4: 14.90. significantly altered the out- the 1500 freestyle relay of Adam men's squad finished eighth with team as the most motivated The diving relay of Sara come." he said. Yack '04. Mike Dunk '04 and 46 points. and dedicated group of women Connolly '02 and Rachel Beckett added. "I'm very Wolfe (16:10.97). The women's team finish was that we have had the opportunity Swift '03 also turned in a pleased with the performances Beckett said. "Overall. 1 am impressive considering their to work with. In addition to the strong second-plac- e finish. of the men who attended the pleased with the performances placement was among Kenyon team's committed and excellent Despite several strong individ- meet. We have lots of work to of both teams. We had a and Denison, the top two teams in attitude, they displayed very tal- ual performances, the Wooster do to initiate our upward strong first showing and this the nation. There had been some ented performances. These were men's team finished in eighth climb, but we are optimistic was a great beginning to our concern that as a result of gradua the fastest relays we've ever put place. Beckett said the finish was about considerable improve 2001-200- 1 season." Sports 16 Editor: Ben Mitchell Field hockey falls to Lindenwood Todd Worlt moved the ball well, but this was opened up the scoring nd later definitely a game we could have added an assist Lindsay Boardman Staff Writer ' : won." V..;: -- '03 and Katie McCoy '04 each had a Last weekend the field hockey The Scots bounced back Sunday in goal and an assist as welL Liz Day team traveled to Gambier for the a resounding way, thrashing Rhodes : '04, Alarma Tryder '04, and Ashley

annual Midwest Tournament seeking College 7--0. The win, which gave Hecker 05 also scored goals for . to continue the sttJJar play that had Wooster its 10th shutout of the sea- -'- the Scots, while Lindsey Redlin earned them 10 straight wins, an son, was the program's largest '05 contributed with an assist In NCAC titk and a berth in the upcom- margin of victory since 1999. The l goal, Skelton, Amanda DeGaetano ing NCAA tournament Scots converted 3 out of 1 1 penal- '04, and Becky McAtee '04 conn However, Lindenwood ty corners in the opening half, bined for three saves in preserving College(Mo.) halted Wooster's propelling them to a 4-- 0 lead at the shutout,. '

' ' streak with a 2-- 1 victory on the break. "On Sunday, we played our Saturday. The Scots fell behind Clearly hitting on all cylinders, best game of the year," Lloyd

early, as Lindenwood netted two Wooster received . goals . from said. "It was a total team effort. Photo by Dan Bartha first half goals, forcing die Scots to seven different players. However, It was a really fun game to play Andy Rugaiganisa '04 fights off a Quaker in the teams final game. play catch-u- p the rest of the way. Emily White '02 stood outonce in because it flowed so smoothly Wooster responded with a goal on a again. With a goal and two assists and we got everyone involved." ; penalty stroke by Miriam Esber '02 on Sunday, she increased her Wooster (16--3) plays at Soccer wins finale with 8:27 left to play in regulation, career point total to 102 points, William Smith College, the but it was too little too late for the making her just the fourth player defending National Champion, Raymosd could have put the Scots up 2-- 1. Ass 100-poi- Scots. in school history to reach the nt on Saturday at 1 1a.m. in a second Editor-in-Chi- ef Kelly's attempt, however, was Defensively, goalie Beth plateau. White now stands round NCAA tournament game. blocked by the Quakers keeper. Skelton 05 made two saves. "We fifth in Scot history in goals "We're really pumped for The men's soccer team finished In spite of the miss, the team did dominated most the game, we scored, and is just four assists shy Saturday," the 2001 season at Carl Dale not lose focus and neither did of Lloyd said. "It's an just couldn't offensively," breaking that record as well. Memorial Field Saturday, defeat- Kelly. finish of opportunity for us to represent said Julie Lloyd '03. "They had Esber was the catalyst for the ing the Earlham College Quakers 'With so little time left in the the NCAC well by coming away 2-- really good stick skills and bombardment of Rhodes, as she with a win." 1 for the first time since 1997. game, I know I personally could- For the seniors, securing a win n't dwell on it I had to pretend in the last match of the season was like it never happened," he said. team is confident that they could J - - . crucial. 'I know for the five sen- Chad Spurgeon '02 added, "You have contended with anyone in t: - J iors we didn't want to go out on a look at that opportunity to get the NCAC. "I would say we out- bad note. We all had our mind set ahead and when you miss it, it is played just about every team in on playing our best and ending disappointing, but there is nothing our conference," Adam our careers on a good note," Dan to do but pick your head up." Zimmerman '03 said. "We feel Kelly 02 said. The Scots rallied, and put like when we look at those top Earlham scored 14 minutes into the game away in the first four teams we can compete," the match, but Wooster quickly overtime period when Kelly Spurgeon said.

countered when Greg Wilcox '05 scored his 13th goal of the . While this year's season may headed in a cross from Colin season off an assist by Kurtis have been marked by missed Berdzar 02 to knot the match at Dilyard 03. With the win, opportunities for the Scots, they 1- -1 just nine minutes later. For the Wooster jumped from ninth in the are not calling the season a fail- remaining 22 minutes of first half North Coast Athletic Conference ure. "We didn't have a bad season action the two teams played to a to fifth in the NCAC. by any measure. Sometimes the draw, leaving the score locked at Additionally, the win improved breaks didn't go our way and one all going into halftime. the Scots' record to 11-- 6 overall, sometimes we didn't play as well The Scots dominated sec- the which is the most wins the team as we needed to and the combi- - ? r." ond half, but could not find the has captured under head coach nation of those costs us our back of the net in regulation. With Graham Ford. chance to go to the conference minutes left in the match. Wooster Though the Scots did not reach tournament," Corey Humphrey , File Photo was awarded a penalty kick which the conference tournament, the '03 said. Julie Lloyd '03 fires the ball downfield in action earlier this season.

Field Hockey Volleyball Football Swimming Crosscountry Nov. 3 at NCAA Nov. 2 at NCAC Nov. 3 at Allegheny Nov. 2 vs. Mt. Union No Meets this week Toumment Tournament Nov. 3 at Wittenberg