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On The Web www.wooster.eduvoice America'sDICEOldest Weekly College Newspaper Y2K test causes salary errors Top Employees Revised R. Dan Shortridge Tegtmeier and College .'It's not always as clear as it President Stanza Hales $168,833 Senior Writer spokesman Jeff Hanna said the might be which salary year is in Vice President Sara Parton $123,667 school is refiling the informa- question," Hanna said. Vice President Barbara Hetrick ; $123,333 A computer error caused the tion with the IRS, which The actual salaries of the Prof. W.A. Hayden Schilling ' $109,069 College to report incorrect requires all nonprofit institu- College's top officials are about Vice President Robert Walton (10 mos.) $103,182 salaries of top administrators to -- -- tions to submit financial data $6 to 7,000 less than the ones list-- Basketball Coach Stephen Moore $97,841 the Internal Revenue Service, each year. ed on the IRS forms and in last Director Development Grace Tompos officials said this week. of $92,392 "It's the first real Y2K problem week's article, according to new Secretary the College, Deborah Hilty Treasurer Tim Tegtmeier of $85,750 we've had," said Hanna. figures released this week by Associate Vice President Jeffrey Hanna said that an extra months' pay He said the problem came to Tegtmeier. $84,167 Prof. David L. Powell was added into the calculations the attention of College offi- The largest gap between $81,383 after a Y2K test in December cials after an article in last what was listed and what was Dean ofStudents Kenneth Plusquellec $80,667 of 1999. week's edition of the Voice actually earned is that of Dean of Faculty Thomas Falkner $77,300 He said none of the officials reported on the salaries as part Hales, who took home Treasurer Timothy Tegtmeier $65,500 including President R. Stanton of a survey of college presi- $168,000, not $183,000. With Names in italics denote officials since retired or named to other posts. 14th-highest-p- Hales and the College's three vice dents' pay in Ohio. that salary, Hales is the aid presidents received the extra The erroneous salary informa- private college Source: The College of Wooster pay. The inflated salaries only tion had been reported several president in the state. existed on the paper submissions weeks earlier in the "Chronicle Professor of History Hayden in the state. bug involved a set of duplicate to the IRS. of Higher Education," a national Schilling, also a special assis- Tegtmeier said the benefits pay records that was entered into "We're in the process of deter- trade publication, but Hanna tant to Hales, earned $109,069, for all of the employees listed the system and not removed when

14th-highest-p- mining how best to correct the said officials did not notice the making him the aid also went down proportionally. the calculations for the IRS forms numbers," Tegtmeier said. discrepancies then. private college professor He said the testing for the Y2K were done. Ted Williams to be recognized by President Bush Ben Mitchell unanimous in praising his work. "My concern is to bring people find it," he said. "Sometimes the Sports Editor "It's obviously very flattering," who don't have all the background most unlikely people can really Williams said Wednesday. "You from high school into the science help you." Retired Wooster professor Ted don't expect to get awards like community," he said. "That means But the man who holds an Williams will head to Washington this. You just go and do your job, we have to work with them to get endowed chair in the chemistry D.C. next week to be recognized and if you get recognized, you're through the early years." department and has won acco- for his guidance and advice to just very fortunate." Students echoed the praise lades from higher education countless students over his 40-ye-ar During his career, Williams was given by the awards committee. associations and industry groups career. specifically involved with two "At first, I was bewildered," said he nevertheless has a Williams, who stepped down groups: Buckeye Women in said Susan Jones Ainsworth '84. "healthy disrespect" for some from the Department of Science Engineering and "Here was this important, aspects of academia. Chemistry in the spring, will Research and the Carolinas and respected professor taking time to "I think that the trends these receive one of ten national awards U'KS"'"--!"v"''---- : Ohio Science and Engineering counsel this freshman chemistry days are where faculty are faced for excellence in mentoring stu- Network. Both organizations pro- student. After a while, I realized with pressures to do things other dents in science fields. mote science education and that he took the time because he than work with students," he said. The ceremony will take place careers among young people; really cared." "One of the most joyous things in Dec. 12 at the White House. COSEN has a special focus on Williams said the best advice my life is that if you're not a star Williams is one of 10 people Mathematics and Engineering women and minorities. he could give to mentors is to lis- from the get-g- o, you san have a lot selected this year to receive the Mentoring. The awards panel Williams said national trends ten and not be judgemental. of fun, you don't bum yourself out Presidential Award for ranked him as one of the top can- show fewer and fewer students "The other side is for students and anything that comes to you is Excellence in Science, didates and its members were going into scientific fields. to take advice wherever they can grace. I wasn't a great star."

1 fimxm 1 1 mcmmmm rijnMmm 1 1 1 1 x&m I Alumni director makes Editor offers clarification. Tribute to the late George Film club recommenda- - Men's basketball wins move to U. of Arizona. Harrison. tions for over break. first .two conference - page 6 matches. - - 8 - 12 - page 2 . page 7 page page 3. First year survey shows academic successes, challenges Dan Shortridge colleges with information ojj and extracurricular activities - "I wasn't happy with our items that can't quite be Senior Writer teaching and learning, and factors in the "enriching educa- responses," she said, noting that explained. Case in point: 93 per- prospective students with a new tional experience" benchmark some professors have suggested cent of Wooster seniors reported Wooster students face a great perspective on college life. that pushed the school far above that a lack of meeting space in that they were working on a "cap- deal of academic rigor and "A school's academic reputa- the national average, as well as Kauke Hall contributes to the stone" project in essence, a generally have an "enriching" tion, as judged by others, says above students at other liberal low interaction scores. "So we Senior Independent Study project. educational experience, but very little about the extent that arts schools. have plugged this into our think- "It makes me wonder 'What don't work collaboratively as active learning, student-facult- y But on the issue of faculty-stude- nt ing for the renovation of are the other seven percent of often as other students across interaction and a supportive interaction, Hetrick said she Kauke," she said. people doing?" Hetrick said with the nation, the results of a new environment characterize a cam- is concerned. But the data also shows some a laugh. survey suggests. pus," said George Kuh, the pro-

The data' from the Indiana . ject's director. University-ru- n study also indicates The study evolved as an alter- that the College's seniors don't native to college rankings like often interact with faculty mem- those by "U.S. News & World

bers outside of classes, a conclu- Report," which many . college sion officials called troublesome. administrators disagree with. "I'd like to see us be stronger," Hetrick said the NSSE results said Vice President for Academic help draw attention to what Affairs Barbara Hetrick, who matters about higher education: spearheaded Wooster's involve- the students. ment in the study, known as the "We're very interested in stu- National Survey of Student dents' reports of what they're Engagement (NSSE). learning and how they're learning

Wooster officials are now using . it," she said. "This asks students the data in presentations to staff about their own behavior on items and faculty groups to focus atten- we consider important." tor . ;'x(. tion on problem areas in the cur- Wooster students gave high riculum and elsewhere. marks to their work in commu- - Nationally, the NSSE provides nity service, independent study Downtown rep talks Andrew Waldman and Hull was named the group's Staff Writer first director. "When we started, we had 42 The effort that began 15 years percent dependency in downtown ago to fill vacant storefronts in storefronts," she said. "We had a downtown Wooster continues community that had an over- Jen Scherzmger '02 andAIbie Mitclietl '02 decorate WWannual Gh'ing Tree in siqyport ofdisadvantaged families. today, with officials weighing whelming amount of automo- plans that include public trans- biles, and were able to leave the portation, an active nightlife and downtown area to shop at malls new apartments and lofts. and elsewhere." Depression film premieres "What we have created is a tra- In the years since, Main Street Mary Nienaber compared to the first video," "We have also learned that early ditional downtown approach that Wooster has worked to bring in Staff Writer Claire Frese said. Frese was inter- intervention can prevent serious has re-nich- ed the stores that are developers and businesses that viewed about her experiences, breakdowns. The object of this specialty stores," said Sandra have drastically changed the face Taylor Hall was privy this along with five other students and video is to help students recognize Hull, executive director of the of the area. Traditional business- morning to an advance screening Dr. Mike Malmom-Ber- g of the the risks, know what to do when Main Street Wooster revitaliza-tio- n es that leased storefronts were of the film, "The Best Times: Student Wellness Center. they experience symptoms, and group. "At the same time, encouraged to buy them, and Beating Depression on the The video combines these seek treatment early so that the ill- we still have the business office, other specialized businesses like College Campus." Filmed on interviews along with statistics ness does not become catastroph- service and retail stores that will bookstores and bagel shops began Wooster's campus and using and other information into a ic." Penny Frese said. still bring people downtown." to sprout up. Wooster students and their experi- more modern "MTV style" news Although shown this morning at Hull spoke Tuesday on campus Over 100 building projects ences with depression while in program. Frese said the video is Wooster for the first time, the as part . of the Noontime and 36 remodeling jobs have college, the video was produced intended to provide advice for video has already been used at Knowledge lecture series. been completed, and new apart- by the Mental Health Association incoming college freshman from Kent State University. Both The organization was launched ments and loft space are being of Summit County in conjunction students their own age who have Claire Frese and her mother, hope in the mid-198- 0s after a proposal leased by younger community with Time Warner Studies. experienced depression. Along that the video will be useful in was first floated for a mall at the members,- - Hull said. She said Executive Producer Penny with the assurance that students college orientation programs. north end of town, where Wal-Ma- rt that adding residential space is Frese, mother of Claire Frese, '02, who experience depression are "We believe that it can save lots of is now located. Concerned an important element of the proj- has previously produced a video not alone in their struggle, the lives," Penny Frese said. residents called for a downtown ect, as it brings in people who on depression. "This new video is video also teaches students Anyone interested in purchas- revitalization to focus on both will eventually demand more a kind of sequel to that It wasn't about the common warning ing the video may call economic and aesthetic aspects,. activity downtown. a big deal this time, especially signs of depression. 2 Nf.ws Editor: Justin Fusco Assistant Editor: Lindsay Bye Alumni director heads to post at U. ofArizona Alex Pries Development Sara Patton said, will be looking to hire a new Managisg Editor "Jeff is tremendously successful, director, but Marion Cropp, asso- a real star in his area. But, at the ciate director of alumni relations, Jeff Todd '83. director of alum- same time, he is also a team play- will act as interim director. ni relations for the College, will er. He's brought Wooster's pro- "Nothing will fall apart, and that s be heading to Arizona at the con- gram to a very good place and it thanks to Jeff and all his hard clusion of this semester, officials was time "" work," said this week. After service to for him to "I've enjoyed the collabo- Patton the College for the last 16 years, take what it seemed said. Todd will be assuming a position ration, but just Patton at the University of Arizona as learnedhe'dto like an appropriate time to said a their vice president of the alumni a new it to a bit of a larger committee I take has been association and senior associate place. won- director of the alumni office. think it's a level. Wooster is a formed "It's tough. I could have really great com- derful place, but it's just with the easily stayed here until I retired. pliment to hopes of I've enjoyed the collaboration, the College time to take on a new finding Photo courtesy of OPI " but it just seemed like an appro- that he Todd and hiring Todd in his honor last week, chatting with faculty mem- challenge, said. at a reception per- - , a new priate time to take it to a bit of a bers Rich Bell and Ted Williams. chose to larger level. Wooster is a wonder- stay for 16 years." manent director within two to ful place, but it's just time to take addition, Todd and his office were advocate for Wooster. Another important aspect of three months. on a new challenge," Todd said. responsible for the planning and "He has been remarkable in Todd's work at the College was the President R. Stanton Hales said Todd's responsibilities as direc- coordination of multiple alumni cultivating personal relationships management of the Wooster Fund, in an open letter to alumni that he tor of alumni relations for the events a year in various alumni with alumni of every generation the College's annual fundraiser. hopes the next director will be a College included maintaining concentrated areas. and in establishing what those in The pool gives alumni of the College alum. active relationships with alumni, Jeff Hanna, associate vice-preside- nt the business consider a model College the opportunity to show Hanna joked that he hoped their immediate families and of college relations and alumni operation," he said. their support and cut some of the Todd's movement to the other friends of the College. In marketing, called Todd a superb Vice President for costs that students must pay directly. University of Arizona would Under Todd's leadership, 38 bring an advantage or two. "I percent of alumni made dona- now see Jeff as a potential Archeology professor honored tions last year and brought the source of NCAA Final Four tick- so L.VDS.4Y Bye Kardulias specializes in total collection up to $2 million. ets with the Arizona Wildcats, Assistast News Editor ethnography and archaeology of With Todd's departure, there is at least that one bright the Mediterranean region, politi- Patton said that the College spot," he said. The Archaeological Institute of cal anthropology, the archaeology America has chosen Nick of North America, world systems Kardulias. associate professor of theory, analysis of stone tools anthropology and archaeology at and ancient trade systems. An article in the News section of the Nov. 29 edition of the Voice the College, to receive the Award Kardulias now serves as the incorrectly characterized a listing of Wooster employees and their for Excellence in Undergraduate president of the Oberlin-Woost- er salaries as naming the school's highest-pai- d employees. The list actu- Teaching. He was nominated by a Chapter of the Archaeological ally represents the top highest-pai- d officers, directors and employees former student and learned of the Institute of America. With more who were named on forms submitted to the Internal Revenue Service. honor in the spring when he was than 10,000 members worldwide, Other employees who made between $88,00 and $71,000 were not contacted with a request for a list the AIA is a non-prof- it cultural included on the list. A writer erred. of individuals to complete the and educational organization recommendation. The award is committed to informing the pub- The same article also incorrectly described compensation given to given to only one educator each lic and promoting the exchange of President R. Stanton Hales and Vice President for Finance and year who demonstrates excel- information and ideas about Business Robert Walton as expense accounts. Officials said this week lence in developing and utilizing archaeology through education. that the money, listed under the category of Expense Accounts and creative teaching methods or of his teaching methods He also The organization also represents Other Compensation," was for moving expenses and tuition reim- interdisciplinary curricula. "It is a encourages students to present archaeologists to government and bursement A writer erred. - ; . , .. ,' i recognition of a commitment to archaeology papers at state, other agencies. undergraduate teaching in its regional and national levels. Kardulias is also currently the A column in the Viewpoints section of the same issue also gave incor- broadest sense," said Kardulias, offering them opportunities to associate director of the Athienu rect spellings of two "houses" in the popular "Harry Potter" book

who will be presented with the learn hands-o- n. Archaeological Project in Cyprus series. The houses are correctly named Gryffindor and Slytherin, An ' : v-- i c .,, -- award Jan. 5 in Philadelphia. "The thing I like most about and is the field coordinator of The editor erred...... t - - . "One of the things I've always teaching undergraduate students Ohio State University excava- stressed with my students is the is the ability to present a lot of tions at Isthmia, Greece. As journalism b a human process, titere is a constant potential for . importance to get out into the material to a variety of students, Recently, he has edited three mistakes. Errors can be made at any step ofthe way: in newsgather-in-g, field and do archaeological many of whom have never heard books and received grants from editing orprinting. The Voice staffstrives to avoid such mistakes, research as soon as they can. and it before." Kardulias said. "It can the United States Department of but when an error does occur, it is our policy to admit it and promptly I try to provide opportunities for be compared to other societies Education and the National correct it.' This space existsfor tJtat purpose. Call the Voice office at them to do that." said Kardulias past and present." Science Foundation. 330.287.3000, ext. 2598, or email at voicewoosteK.edm j Getting the facts first To the editors. One other aspect of Ms. There were several key aspects Dunlap's editorial that I found of Ms. Dunlap's. editorial that I even more disturbing than her found particularly disturbing. As non-inform- ed comments on an American you don't have to "Harry Potter" were some of the read anything you choose not to, generalizations she made con- and that includes the "Harry cerning the United States of Potter" books. However, if you America. I would advise Ms. are going to choose to criticize Dunlap that, in the future, if you fix the actual content, in a public are going to be writing in a pub- forum, you might want to try to lic forum, it is wise to be very J4 formulate an : intelligent argu- careful when making such gener- ! tin t.6 m w w I "! r,n ( ment, which might be com- alizations. For example, she ' menced by actually reading the commented that we live in a books. As the first amendment to Christian nation. Do we really? I the U.S. constitution so ade- am not a Christian. I am a Jew, as quately puts, the freedom of reli- are my parents, my brother and gion is guaranteed, both the right my grandparents. Are we, by her to practice as each individual definition of America, not chooses, and the safety from Americans? I know many government imposing of any sort American citizens that are part of state religion. Writing a ficti- of the Islamic faith. Are they, by tious book, in which no form of her standards, not Americans? fSMMmSm religious implication is con- Ms. Dunlap complained that tained, does not in even the "Harry Potter" can be read in strictest sense violate this amend- schools but the Bible cannot ment. However, to ban the book, This statement is inaccurate. Letter based on dubious sources either from schools or bookstores There is no law saying the Bible or anywhere else, is censorship, cannot be read in school, or even To the editors, in the Mormon Church." Santa Claus, but he's actually a and therefore a violation of the studied. The basis for the separa- Though Sue Dunlap seems to Catholics, on the other hand, pawn of Satan looking to steal freedom of speech. tion of church and state is to pro- not need to read any of the "Harry are simply shown to play a your soul. Ho ho ho. It was quite obvious from Ms. tect students from teachers and Potter" books to make reasonable major part in the antichrist's plans But then, perhaps I'm being a Dunlap's editorial that she had not administrators who would go conclusions about them, I felt that for world domination. Chick bit hard on Ms. Dunlap and her actually read the books in ques- beyond studying to prayer and I should be more academically Publications, an affiliated com- sources, questionable as they tion and, based on many of her imposing one specific religion responsible and look into some pany (www.chick.com) shows may seem. After all, as a librari- comments, it seems that she has onto the students. Ms. Dunlap, of her links. She cites an, she should know better than the major source of her I whether everything one finds no idea what they are even the "Harry Potter" series is not Vies, Virginia, about I challenge her to read in any way shape or form, reli- information as a film there is a on the Internet or on a video is the "Harry Potter" series, not gious propaganda. At most the by Jeremiah Films, a Santa Claus, but he's true. Jeremiah Films does because I think it is a well-writt- en "Harry Potter" series is a fun, company run by Caryl actually a pawn of Satan make clear that they 'hold to literary work that might interesting fantasy and a good and Pat Matrisciana. high standards of quality and help to advance Ms. Dunlap's source of literary enjoyment Caryl Matrisciana is looking to steal your soul. research excellence." sphere of knowledge, but rather for readers of all ages. But one of the hosts of the Ho ho ho. Somehow, though, I think a stu- I challenge her to read at least really, Ms. Dunlap, please do video Dunlap cites in dent using levels of academic one book so that she may re- not take my word for it Before her polemic. Their integrity similar to Ms. Dunlap's Web site can be found at Catholics to also be responsible would quickly have more to write her editorial based on you form , your own opinions actual information. I would be about a subject please make an www.jeremiahfilms.com. for the Holocaust Yes, in fact the worry about than whether a most, willing to enter into an effort to become informed on Jeremiah Films, besides putting murder of twelve million people series of children's books is 'con- open debate in which both what you are saying. Go out out the video "Harry Potter was orchestrated by the Roman nected to Web sites in which chil--" sides are knowledgeable and read the books before you ' Witchcraft Repackaged," also Catholic Church. And here I was dren can learn spells." But to ease enough concerning the material criticize them. ' puts out a number of other funda- fretting about how they don't Ms. Dunlap's mind. 111 assure involved to. actually put forth mentalist videos, including "The allow women to be priests. you that they aren't in fact con- an intelligent argument. Aaron Applebaum '04 Evolution Conspiracy," a rather We can also learn about nected to such Web sites, putting infamous attack on evolution, and U.F.O.'s and discover the answer them on noticeably higher ground

a large number of videos attack- - - to the questio, "Are they space than The College of Wooster " 11 3 i::.-'r-b-:iv; I z 1:-;- ? : 13 i ing Mormonism, Seventh Day travelers or demonic travelers?" Libraries, where it took me all of r ' eJ-'-- t! U v. Y. ; : :: ll ;- -t Adventism, Jehovah's Witnesses To say nothing of their expose of a minute to request a copy of ' as ; the "homosexual agenda," Aleister Crowley's occult classic c f ' : 'and Roman Catholicism or

'heretical and evil faiths. Their . their video explaining the pagan "Book of the Law." Ms. Dunlap Web site advertises films that let i nature of .Halloween, with its seems too busy protecting our v -- . , - fU. w A i- - V , - A. i us go "inside the secret Mormon sequel explaining how pagan precious children to worry about ' l:":r cli ret :ir in Cls . ceremonies" and learn about the influences are responsible for that, though. r" y "pagan nature these 'rites and such customs as Santa r:xt I cf VJr en Jir. ---- 17,:; of social rituals, practiced by an elite few Claus. Yes, Virginia, there is a Phil Sandifer '03 Vtf.wpotnts Editor: Erin McCaw1 Praise for a pair ofprofs Christian freedom for Harry Potter It's a fair bet that students who've had the privilege of founded." Although our drug use. alcohol and promiscu- studying under Ted Williams and Nick Kardulias will To the editors, try was founded ous sex." If there are statistics on remember them long after we've left Wooster. I was immediately offended by country mayTiave been they did so the occurrence of drug and alco- Williams, in chemistry, and Kardulias. in archaeology, a number of statements Sue by Christians, hol abuse and promiscuous sex are two of the latest Wooster profs to win national Dunlap made in her letter to the because they lacked the freedom I among those who practice Wicca. awards for their trade. editor in last week's Voice. of personal choice. One of the I would like to see We offer up our congratulations to bqlh men. It is, think Ms. Dunlap can have any most fundamental doctrines of them. However, this however, worth noting that the awards to be presented opinion of "Harry Potter" she our country is the separation of statement seems to over the next few weeks to each man are only the latest wants. She certainly can discour- church and state. By referring to be completely unfounded and a made in ignorance. in a long string of accolades won by both. Certificates age her own children from read- the United States as "Christian and ceremonies are well and good, but sometimes distract ing the books. I would expect nation" Ms. Dunlap is overlook- I am not opposed to from the real goals and objectives of academia. anyone to give me the same free- ing the large number of other Christianity. I am Christian Williams and Kardulias are clear examples of what dom. But I have no desire to have religions practiced in this country myself. However, I am greatly professors can and should be, driving the spirit of the someone else's religious or (let alone on The College of opposed to the idea of denying local intellectual community by passing their knowledge moral convictions pushed on Wooster campus) and implies personal choice. If Ms. Dunlap and guidance on to the next generation of scholars. me under any circumstances. that those religions are not chooses to teach her own chil- Although the Web site listed in morally equal to Christianity. I dren Christianity, it is her right to Mooove over, arena registration her article claims that "the Harry Find both of these ideas to be do so. It is also another person's Potter books are not handbooks severely offensive and narrow-minde- d. right to read "Harry Potter," or to Generations of Wooster students have reconciled them- of witchcraft." Ms. Dunlap practice Wicca, Buddhism. selves to the sad truth that error-fre- e course registration is an asserts that "Harry Potter" teach- In addition, Ms. Dunlap states Judaism or any other religion he impossibility in this world. But we nevertheless still believe es witchcraft in a way that "is in that those involved in witchcraft or she chooses. it possible for registration to occur with a minimum con- of direct contrast to the Biblical "often lose control and succumb fusion, seeing as how there's a plethora ways to get the of teachings upon which this coun to compulsive behaviors such as Maggie Harrod '02 word out about the gladiator-lik- e rules of arena registration. Alas, wires still get crossed and officials still get confused ' exacerbating a process that is chaotic from the very beginning. Potter on the Web Case in point this time around was the. sharp divide finds 'friends between the Registrar's Office and the Dean's staff about To the editors. Their ability to speak and their exposed to such untruths, which

off-camp- registration for students studying us in the spring. When I first heard that a talking corruption of small children, like encourage them to use their imag- To wit should they go to arena registration or not? bear and his verbally inclined Christopher Robin is almost an inations and take pleasure in fan- It's a simple question, and one that should have a simple, friends were making trouble in exact translation of ancient tasy. What's worse, these books single answer. But not in the world of Wooster, where mul- the Thousand Acre Woods I was Druid texts. Honey it seems is are read in schools everywhere. tiple answers come from multiple offices and students are shocked! The very idea! Animals actually a metaphor for the use Now I don't want to stop my left bewildered and confused. Online registration held talking to one another, liv ing in of psychohallucinotropic drugs. kids from reading, but what can I out as the be-al-l, end-a- ll answer for the problems of the last houses. Hying kites, bouncing Not to mention that the main give them besides the Bible? The several years still is but a gleam on the horizon. It's a anxind on springy Pooh site linked me to another good thing, too. We need to wort out a3l the kinks in tails scaring one site, www.drseussordrevil7.com. human-huma- n communication before we" start turning it another and all would have never known where I learned that, "flanging a over to the microchips. ' with an inno- how this devil worship was Hum foodler" is actually a sexu- cent child as way al reference! And did you know their compan- making its into the hands that in ancient times virgins The Student Newspaper of ion. I knew I had of children all over the nation were fed green eggs (laid by The College of Wooster to find out what pagan chickens) and ham www.wuosicr.eduvoicc if it wasn't for the Internet. OICE was really going before they were sacrificed on Editoo-in-Chic- f: Leila Atassi on. It's well the alter of the calf god Baal? Ann Raymond known that Neither I. Associate Editor: Laura Neilcr Production Assistants did Managing Editor: Alex Pries Danny George pagan rituals often take place in character's name is an undis- I believe it is simply too dan- Senior Writer: Dan Shortridge Victor Rortvedt the woods, and I was determined guised reference to feces. The gerous for children to go out of

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la-s- or advise I.S. projects. My sharp-tongu- cd editorial otherwise in These t few weeks have been My suggested Slow down think and emotionally dissection of the circum- admittedly intense language, and for that. and both tumultuous intense. Our campus community has stances was a combined product of an The Wooster Voice, collectively, apolo- been ruptured since the Nov. 4 alter- emotional reaction to a relentless gizes for its management of this issue dur- To the editors, (after all, snapping a few pho- cation involving Madonna Hettinger argument over student behavior and ing the editorial process. This is in light of the recent edi- tos is quite different than pitch- and Cory Phillips, formerly '02. A community reaction, as well as to gen- We are unaware of the magnitude torials surrounding the suspension ing a can of beer at someone). debute has developed campus-wid- e eral inconsistencies in College policy or form of Professor Hettinger's emo- of Cory Phillips, formerly '02, Y acted in an unreasonable regarding the incident and all of its and power structures. tional or physical injuries as a result and his alleged attack on manner and clearly did not ambiguous details. For the stridency of My sources were frustrated stu- of the events of Nov. 4. Therefore, I Professor Madonna Hettinger. deliberate over the conse- my participation in one segment of that dents, who were becoming increas- was inaccurate in my presumptuous we know only quences (both morally and dialogue, I am sincerely apologetic. ingly concerned about the stunted characterization of her actions. At present, It has come to my attention that a progress of their I.S.s in the tempo- Many have defended Professor pieces of the police report. Once legally) of Y's actions. And, great deal of discord has manifested rary absence of advising. Since the Hettinger, citing her years of devotion the entirety of the attack is made although some claim that the as a result of some of my comments printing of my editorial, I have con- and resolute sense of responsibility to public, and the specifics are photography was "invasive," made in the Nov. 29 editorial. "Anger tacted the office of the Dean of the the College and its students as evi- known and understood, then we how does a camera flash com- stews over campus espionage." In Faculty, which has confirmed that dence of her credibility and integrity. may make our judgments about pare to the sting of metal as it reviewing these remarks and after "to the very best of his knowledge, The Voice wishes to reaffirm her innocence and guilt and the legal impacts the skull? after- all of Professor Madonna Hettinger's thorough examination of the integrity as an educator hoping that implications. Until we get the Perhaps we need to take a step math of the events of Nov. 4, 1 have advisees have been temporarily reas- she feels it has remained intact and story straight and can make edu- back from the aftermath, the determined the fault in my analysis signed, and all of her classes in both uncompromised and anticipating reac- "passionate intensity" borrow of Professor Hettinger's decision not courses have been and are being cov- - that her full recovery is expedient. cated decisions about our (to a phrase from Yeats) situations to return to campus to conduct classes ered by other members of the faculty." Leila Alassi, Editor-i-n Chief tions to the event we, the college of community, have pressing issues like this and think reasonably to grapple with: issues of concern, about our abilities to coexist as a care, and above all, individual mature society. We need to An open letter to President Hales accountability. What is truly realize that the majority of sobering about this situation is the this community has made a To President R. Stanton Hales, where. However, I beg you to As a woman, a survivor and a myriad of excuses that have been conscious choice to be here In response to your letter regard- respond clearly and succinctly as student, I feel that the administra- made for an act of aggression on (students, professors and tion at The , College ing campus violence, I must to your reasons for not considering here of behalf of a student on this cam- townspeople alike). And express my disdain for the inconsis- the violence of rape as comparable, Wooster has failed to protect the pus. And what most concerns me whether or not we respect our tency The College of Wooster has if not more horrific, than this current rights of violated students, while about the passionate editorials own time here, it is important shown in dealing with violence. You situation. Why are these "alleged leaping to the defense of victim- and scathing student reactions in that we attempt to make this ized professors. Both should be stated in your letter that 'judiciary perpetrators" suspended while a defense of Mr. Phillips suspen- inevitable coexistence as graceful cases involving alleged acts of vio- man found guilty of rape by the treated with the same urgency, and sion is the attitude of entitlement as possible. I that a re-evaluat- ion lence warranted suspending the nor- College's judicial system still walks believe serious and privilege that many Wooster If we do not take the time to is wrongs favored mal judicial process in favor of an this campus and entitled to graduate of past that students appear to subscribe to. make deliberate decisions, if we all insist under- aggressors immediate Dean's Hearing Board." with of us? I also upon violent must occur. I'm not talking about economic or care so little for ourselves and standing The students are the heart and soul You continued, stating clearly that' how and why this current act social privilege, but a sort of others that we don't allow our- this action "included immediate sus- of violence deserved immediate atten- of this institution, and we deserve think-abou- t heavy-hand- ed sense of sheltered selves time to actions pension of the alleged perpetrators." tion, foregoing the normal judicial your attention and your respect "rights" that seems to excuse and reactions, then now can we ' us , I agree that violence simply cannot process, while the recent rape case . -- . "." from the moral codes of the "real hold ourselves accountable for be tolerated on a college campus, did not I am appalled at this ridicu- Sincerely, ' r world" Are we so coddled so our "good" or "bad" choices? We ' ' - - " nor should it be tolerated any lous discrepancy. . Haley Pritchard '03 ' , sunk within the trappings of need to ask ourselves what moti- "Fortress Wooster" that we have vates the decisions we make (and overtly expelled ourselves from if cheap beer is the answer, then Anger stewing over recent editorial basic codes of conduct? Have we maybe we could use a ree valua- ' To the editors, husband followed a group of stu- Whether Phillips was drunk or forgotten the golden rule, as tion?) and how we should struc- I am writing in response to the dents around campus taking pic- not is irrelevant, Whether be felt stuffy and anachronistic as it ture our responses to grievance ; editorial Anger Stews Over Campus tures of their alleged drunken his privacy was violated or not is may seem in the 21st century? and disruption. . . : Espionage that was published in behavior is irrelevant While it may also irrelevant He made a con- Are we so terribly tangled in our In my mind there is no justifi- the Voice last week regarding the have been a poor decision in retro- scious decision to respond in 'own egotism that we throw our ' cation to rally the cause of a vio- half-empt- y : incident involving Madonna spect it does not excuse the retalia- i lence and no matter what the rest of morality' (along with lent act I will not have a beer in -- ' Hettinger and several students. tion that they received ? : , the campus body may think, it was cans of Beast) out the window praise of the "defensive" act of a Everyone is entitled to his or her Violence changes 'everything. in no way justifiable. ., and onto the lawn of ia neighbor, ' ! presumably drunk and rowdy own opinion and I believe that as a The moment that a person chooses ' , I like to parfy, I like to have fun I who, if we took a moment tor con-- r Student' 1 wilk however, raise my ' - ' member of the student body it is to respond in violence, whatever ana l luce to annx, put it is not a sider and care for, may have glass in the hopes that this week' , important that I state mine. I apol- other actions have taken place right It is a privilege and when our been woken up by the crash and end we consider a more peaceful .

' ' pre-fina- ls drunken-'nes- ogize if I fail to see bow Professor become null and' void. Cory ;need tq have, parties . off campus clatter and was subsequently late bacchanal of s ' :- -l -' . interferes with the Ufe the conv for work the next daV?' '! and that is doty Hettinger's actions were responsi- Phillips was suspended because a pf t realize it our ' 1 ' ' ble for the 'suspension of Cory beer can was throw at Hettinger, , ..mumty,. there is a problem. I have 'if we go on the "facts" that we to remain responsible,' respectful v jf firieVJ li Phillips, formerly TJl ; not because of 'anything that , inotbing .against, partying, just know thus fafif we snip'tne and accountable adults. A sort of y W:k-kprescho- ' , 1 v "professor" "student,1''' ol The editorial attacked rlecinger'i Madonna br her. husband did 'think that we, as the .student body, . 'and' we value ystemv

-- " -- character and integrity saying that think It is Curious that the editorial .should try and havea Uttle more' have entities 'X'" arid Y. some 'might say. i.v, Wt. ".. 1 1 "5 she had stripped a student of bis made no mention ofthe actual rea t ) respect for the community that is .' umabh, tobkyphjoio of Y.' Lef us -- all, then, t toast: oun .. 1 educational opportunities. ' I do 'sons for - disciplining Phillips i gracious enough to bx us and The - Y reacted violently ind'assault-- 1 ' 'apple juice, rn tr-ut- b , '-6i-

1 eV'..-irOi'M;'-l not quite see the connection merely citing Hettinger's absence ed X witnhoret. theprob- - r: in, : I; - between her actions and . these .weeks, lem? xS kctions'are not fhe" Cheers. : f i t- ( ; j Phillips', past Jew as. question i. J of i n The fact that Hettinger and her able of her character. Adam Young '04 same aggressive caliber as Y's Robyn Kocher '02 Ff.aturfs Editors: Andy Stimson and Kara Barney George Harrison remembered www.r6cldng.com Danny George Kara Barney & The Strokes Staff Writer 'V Emily Davis www.thestrokes.com George Harrison, who used the J": Voice This clever and original web- medium of music to share his wit, Staff site suits the cool sound of The insight and gentle mysticism with - If simply listening to your Strokes. Listen to sound clips of audiences around the globe, favorite band is no longer satis- the singles off of The Strokes' departed from the world in much fying enough, it may be time to album "Is This It" and watch the the same manner he lived in it. As log on and immerse yourself video for their latest single, he lay in a Los Angeles hospital completely in the online world "Last Nite." Check out the latest room last Thursday evening dur- devoted to yourfavorite group. news on The Strokes, including ing the waning moments of his 4 4 To get you started, we have television appearances, tour life, the 58-ye- ar old calmly selected a few of our favorite dates, and interviews. Also read glanced around at family and official band websites. Just turn the story of how the group rose friends surrounding his bed, and up the volume on your CD play-- . from simply being five friends whispered a few final words of er and check out the inventive, in New York trying to start a wisdom. "Everything can wait," intriguing and informative sites rock band to the coolest new he said. "But the search for God below. recording artists to hit the music cannot wait and love one scene in quite awhile. And the another." Illustration by Danny George Travis truly devoted fan can even find Such deeply philosophical www.travisonline.com out how to join The Strokes fan words should come as no surprise ered one of the most beautiful shadows" a man utterly at peace There is so much to do on : club. to Harrison fans. Even while a love songs ever written. with himself, his mortality and the the Travis website that you will mop-topp- ed member of the The Beatles break-u- p in 1970, mysterious fabric of the cosmos: "I never get bored. Check out the David Gray Beatles the most prominent while devastating to the rock really want to see you Lord but it great behind the scenes photos www.davidgray.com musical group in history world, served as a liberating force takes so long,", he crooned in the from the cover shoot for their With one of the freshest sin- Harrison kept his gaze fixed on for Harrison. That same year he song "My Sweet Lord." newest album "The Invisible gles out in the past year, the something higher. At the height of released his hugely successful Still, news of Harrison's passing Band" and read Travis front website supporting David Beatlemania in the mid-60-s, he solo-albu- m "All Things Must sent ripples ofsadness throughout all man Fran's personal account of Gray's album "White Ladder" is delved into Indian mysticism, Pass," and in 1971 he organized corners of the world. Somber vigils the making of the album. Post just as mellow and heartfelt as introducing the exotic sounds of the concert for Bangladesh the were held from New York City to messages on the message the poetic melancholy of his the sitar to western audiences on first grandiose rock-and-r- oll bene- Bangladesh to Liverpool. The death board and if you are lucky music. Despite the simplicity in the Beatles' "Rubber Soul" album. fit concert ever held. As Harrison of the former Beatle also sent a wave enough, one of the Scottish ' form, the website still includes His orchestration of the Beatles grew older he became increasing- of sadness through Wooster. "To be band members might reply. -- enough to get any fan enthused. spiritual journey to study medita- ly disinterested with fame. He still honest, when I heard the news, it Shop at the Yee Store and buy Just a few clicks away are a tion with the Maharishi Mahesh cut quality albums, but he with- wrecked my whole day," said Peter desirr.er shirts just like those great compilation of photos, Yogi in Rishi-kes- h in 1968 helped drew into a life of contemplation, Mowrey, assistant professor of worn ty the band members." lyrics, as well as both audio and the western world tap into the seemingly placing his musical music. "George was a wonderful, You can also Had links to other' video tracks. And with one of spiritual reservoir of Eastern mys- career far below his otherworldly often overlooked musician, and a websites devoted to Travis, the web's best bios on the artist,

irs ticism. concerns. "I'm a gardener, I plant sort of mystical philosopher. It's hard i.-icJj-- ones by Czech and this is one is definitely a winner, Dark and edgy, yet introverted flowers and watch them grow. I to believe he's gone." so go on and give it a try! and serene, Harrison pondered the don't go to clubs and parties, I stay Guitar instructor Mike Curtiss questions that he felt mattered and at home and watch the river flow," picked up the 6-str- ing after admiring Oasis ' ' www.osi.LL-.ct.cc-- m urged his audiences, through ; he once said. George's lead guitar on Beatles musical prodding, to do so as After the 1980 murder of records. Ironically, the night before TrcviJ'-Ta- ! . A website worthy of Oasis, i - well. "When you've seen beyond . , Lennon, who had long been a Harrison died, Curtiss ended a pub- s er.e the- best British bands who ' i- - yourself ,then you may .find, : fatherly figure .to him, Harrison, lic performance with Harrison's never seem to be lacking in ego. : i peace of mind, is waiting there," . sought refuge in his mansion in mellifluous tune, "Here Comes the Head concert reviews from their - :" tour. he sang on the' ethereal tune , southern England, In the , late Sun." "I really respected the way he recent "Brotherly Love"

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cpcl;:-cu: He also shared the message; jof , into his brail, In the months before andlim,geneaL,fT',;, - " c i jd :necf the '-T- K511S : ; L e t ofri- -' love with listeners. His 1969 bal- he died, Harrison's legacy seemed to . That's just the response Harrison "Some.f ";! Say" V - -- ' ) i . -- lad "Something" is widely considT be that, of, "posopher in the would have hoped for. 'o s.i c'.dO ;:s I .die tin board. ' . ( i i : i t i i i f L I f & s Arts F.mtfrtatmmfattEditors: Katie Berkshire & Maren Miller Film Club makes recommendations for break viewing Victor Rortedt Bottle Rocket, 1996, 92 minutes Staff Writer The first film from the writ- ingdirecting team (Wes Anderson You could watch 'Pearl and Owen Wilson) that brought Harbor fifteen times over you "Rushmore," this moving pic- Winter Break. ture is subtly hilarious. Dont "Bottle Rocket" follows the Watching a good film is truly "wannabe" criminal exploits of one of life's pure pleasures, so three friends Dignan, Anthony, don J deny yourself the satisfac and Bob as they conspire to rob tion when so many great films a bookstore and go out on the lam. exist beyond the new release sec- Starring Owen Wilson as the tion ofyour video store. unforgettable Dignan (the leader Take this vacation and catch up of the gang). "Bottle Rocket" some of the great cinema of the shows that hang-glidin- g, pole-vaultin- g, last fifty years. This eclectic choppers and explosives mix of recommended films are all fair game when it comes to proclaims that good cinema is proving that "Crime does pay." not limited to foreign or inde- Did I mention that they wear yel- pendent works, that the power of 1 low jumpsuits? the filmed image transcends any Si -- Peter King '03 man-mad- e borders.

These selections were compiled Breathless . by the members of Film Club, Photo by Pamela Miller A postmodern masterpiece dis- which meets Thursdays at 10 guised as a commonplace gang- The Film Club discussing the next big blockbuster. Back row, left to right: Zach Altoff '02, Jeremy Barney '01, p.m. in Luce Multipurpose ster film, "Breathless" follows the Victor Rortvedt '02, Murat Saginc '02, Dave Tarbell '04, and Courtney Kellner '04. Front: Deborah Spivak Room screen discuss lives a Bogart-impersonati- ng to and '02, Emilie Ludeman '02, Andy Rockenstein '02, Mark Outwin '05, and Glen Bailey '03. of some of the best works celluloid thug and an apathetic "American has to offer. Check out a few of the best performances in mod- will lead to tragedy or a lapse guarantee you will not be in Paris." these titles over the break andjoin ern cinema. of freedom. disappointed. It launched the French New us next semester! Klaus Kinski plays Aguirre, The individual versus the tradi- -- Nick Hanson '03 See "College club" on page 9 the mutinous leader of a group tions, and man versus the state are Seven Samurai of 16th century conquistadors several of the conflicts that Beginning Friday Aside from its perfection of the determined to find wealth and Guney's social realism brings at adventure epic, despite its visual- power. As the doomed journey to the surface, along with a ly unparalleled battle continues through the flooded good visual display of the sequences, and notwithstand- Peruvian jungle on rafts of Turkish culture. Cinetnark ing seminal performances wood, Kinski's rapid descent - Murat Saginc '02 from the inimitable Toshiro into madness seems more real Mifune and masterful Takashi than acting. Dancer in the Dark. 2000 Movies 10 Shimura, "Seven Samurai" is still Visually stunning, this movie After 'Dancer in the Dark" won Harry Potter and the thought-provokin- g unex- jun- a and was filmed on location the -- in the Palme and Best y-o- n 7-9- m d'Or Sorcerer's Stone (PG) t 1 1 no Sun onivi i pectedly poignant film. gles of South America. At only Actress prizes at the Cannes 3:40, 5:40, Directed by the granddaddy to 95 minutes, it's an unforget- Film Festival, the film's lead 7:00, 9:00, 10:20 FrL and Sat only Lucas and Spielberg. Akira table classic that is certainly actress, Bjdrk, announced that Monsters Inc. (G) (12:00, 12:30, 2:25, 2:55) 4:50, 5:20, Kurosawa, the story of seven worth watching. "Dancer" was her first and last 7:15, 7:35, 9:35, 10:05 hired warriors protecting a vil- - Glen Bailey '03 screen appearance. It is a Shallow Hal (PG-1- 3) (11:35, 2:10) 4:45, 7:20, 9:45 lage from a horde of bandits damn shame, too. The raw Out Cold (PG-1- 3) (12:35, 2:50) 5:25, 7:40, 9:50 in lawless feudal Japan has Yol (Trek of Life), the winner of emotion she exhibits in this Black Knight (PG-1- 3) (12:25, 2:45) 5:05, 7:25, 9:55 been remade and imitated the 1982 Cannes Film Festival film is like no other that I have Behind Enemy

. ; countless times ("The Three Palme d'Or (Best Picture) by! ever seen, i 3) Lines (PG-1- (11:50, 2:15) 4:55, 7:45, 10:10 -- Amigos," "A Bug's Life"), but Yilmaz Guney.i draws a thought Highly celebrated Danish direc--' Spy Game (R) ' ' : (12:40)4:10,7:05, 10:10 (co-auth- or ' those pale shadows have nothing provoking, powerful picture of tor, Lars von Trier of v Ocean's 11 (PG-13- )' (11:45)4:00, 7:30, 10:15 on the deftness of Kurosawa's 1980s Turkey through the experi- the "Dogma" 1995 manifesto), original. The word masterpiece ences of five prisoners granted incorporates choreographed dance ' ( ) Saturdayand Sunday Only ! has no better application. temporary furloughs. scenes filmed with 100. digital; ! ' 1 Pass Restricted - Victor Rortvedt '02 the their journeys - At end of cameras and set an original' I ,'. J ' .". 1 : to v t i ) ! J .. . ,

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I 9nZLJS3 Staff Writer 'j" ( Dene had kuum-b- a Nguzo Saba, or the seven principles of (creativity) on Kwanzaa. are intended to serve as guide- The spirit of Kwanzaa was in the air n the sixth day. The lines for daily living. .YYVn n . ww . last Sunday night when forty-Fiv- e people final day was Both curry and jerk chicken were attended a special multi-grou- p dinner to devoted to served as the entree at the dinner. Salad, celebrate family, community, and equali- Umoja (unity) green beans and rice were the side dishes ty. This catered event, sponsored by the and the task of and sweet potato pie was the dessert. Student Activities Board, took place in promoting it fell The Kwanzaa dinner is a cumulative Mackey Hall and was open to the Wooster to every group event to end the --week-long festival, community. The Kwanzaa festival has in the collabo- which was founded in 1966 by Dr. been a part of the Wooster community for ration. Maulana Karenga in order to bring the over a decade. Kwanzaa is an African American community together in Six student associations, the Black , LI Afrocentric con- a celebration of black culture. Student Association and Ujamaa, Images, o centrated cele- Karenga was inspired by harvest festi- Harambee, Dream and Dene, participated bration, observed vals observed throughout Africa. The in the event. Each group was in charge of by individuals of name "Kwanzaa" is derived from the one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa, African descent Kiswahili phrase for "first fruit" - matun-d- a which they spoke about at the dinner. The in North America, ya kwanza. Karenga added an extra "a" . . if groups then exchanged gifts with one Photo by Jesse Studer the Caribbean and to end to give the word greater signifi- another that focused on their specific other countries cance. Participants the festivities last Sunday night their plates in cele- principle. of fill where people of Gerald Turner '04, a student coordina- bration Kwanzaa. These seven symbols are mazao (fruits, of African heritage tor for this event, said, "The Kwanzaa vegetables and nuts symbolic of the with the principle of Nia (meaning pur- have settled. Kwanzaa is generally cele- dinner brought cultural awareness to the harvest), mkeba (place mat, representa- pose). The Black Student Association was brated from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, but was campus community. The feast gave a tive of the foundation of the African given this ideal. The second day was ded- observed a month early due to the coming diversified spin to the college, and ancestors and cultural history), kinera icated to the principle of Kujichagulia Winter Break. although the festival is traditionally an (candleholder), muhindi (ears of corn (self-determinati- on) and Ujamaa was in The festival of Kwanzaa is a way for African-America- n tradition, the turn-o- ut one for each child in the family), zawadi charge of it. The theme of the third day Black people to renew their commitment to the dinner was encouragingly diverse." (gifts representative of the principle of the was Ujima (collective work and responsi- to themselves as members of their fami- Christabel Dadzie '04, a member of the day), kikombe cha umoja (communal cup bility), it was given to Dream House. The lies and communities. It is also a method Dene program, thought that the dinner of unity) and mishumaa saba (the seven principle of Ujamaa (collective econom- for regenerating their belief in their strug- was a great way of bringing Africans and candles). One of the candles is lit on each ics) was allotted to the fourth day; Images gle for equality. African-America- ns together. "Kwanzaa day of the festival so that by the last day, House was in charge of this principle. The The dates of the holiday were chosen to also helped in creating a brotherhood called Imani, all the candles are lit men of Harambee House sponsored Imani correspond with the end of the year cele- between the participating organizations," The week started on Monday, Nov. 26 I (faith) and it was the issue of the fifth day. brations in America,, but to bypass the she said. College club, provides alternatives to newer releases with classic and independentfilms continued from page 8 Whispers" and "The Seventh Seal." A Time for Drunken Horses smuggling trade, braving bullets "Brazil" is an Orwellian world However, "Persona" is unique in Directed by Bhaman Ghobadi, from the border patrol in weather filtered through the mind of Wave film movement, made icons its exquisite cinematography. about ninety minutes. A Kurdish so cold the horses must be fed Gilliam ("Monty Python," of its director (Jean-Lu- c Godard) Portrayed more as a dream than family of four is played by non- liquor in order to work. "Twelve Monkeys"). A dark com- and stars (Jean Paul Belmondo as a picture of reality, professional actors using their "A Time for Drunken Horses" edy with contributions from and Jean Seberg), reinvented cin- "Persona" features a silent own names. is a most honest portrayal of a dis- Robert De Niro and Michael ema, and saved the world. ' actress amidst a nervous The film opens in a busy mar- mal landscape I never knew exist- Palin, "Brazil" presents a vivid Even watching it today, the film breakdown and her nurse. ket with the young but self-relia-nt ed. 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-- ' - -- Bergman in iyo4, , recsona- is between theactres and her nurse, attempt to bring the youngest while- - at the; same time; he? Prices ranging from $4.75 - - dreamlikelike picture 'of bleak 'where it tecomeV possible for the sibling, Madi, to a' hospital, finds his true love, Lowry; way i. , himan loneliness. artist to be understood, and thus. while' Ameneh weds herself for confronts -- the J '" 'controlling COW Students 10 off with ID until year 3001 . - ! the Bergman is projoaDiy oesi t6uhdeWtan,dl, 'd thcdowry. ' : ' " Ministry of Informatiorr and hisi 1 -- - kAdwti Ws1 FiMiT Cries antf CeArtney'-K-etrne- r W- - am Meanwhile Ayoub takes up me own self.1 : ' i ' i Honors given to many Scots Woo defeats Hiram college play finished the season interception Continued from page 12. yards combined on Joe Murray stripe. ranked third in the conference returns. He registered 14 pass Staff Writer. The Scots can take to heart Nara to be named an 1.47 per game. fourth on the hockey players averaging points deflections, and was -- After starting the season might- DeJesus '03s 20-point perform- Ail-Americ- an multiple times.' In Spurgeon, who started every team in tackles with 51, 42 of ily with a 2-- 1 record the Scot ance as well as the play of forward addition to her All-Americ- an game this season, anchored the which were solos. Hajjar was also women's basketball team endured rookie sensation Molly Rallo '05 honor, Dunne was named to the midfield for the Scots. a return specialist for the Scots an unfortunate 85-7- 2 loss at the who chipped in with nine points. All-Gre- at Lakes Region and All-Nor- th Eight members of the 2001 this year. hands of the Earlham College "We really came out on fire," Coast Athletic Conference Scot football team have been Four Wooster players were Quakers.. Last night the team said DeJesus. "But then we didn't first teams. Dunne is the only selected to the NCAC All-Confere- nc awarded with second-tea- m all-confere- nce came away with 10 point, 70-6- 0 keep up the intensity in the second in Wooster's field hockey team. The NCAC honors. Wide receiver player victory over Hiram. half." program history to have been announced the members of its all-leag- ue Chris Cabot '02, defensive line- The Scot women drove to an The 2--3 Earlham squad earned named to the NCAC first team all football last week follow- man Drew Fay '03, defensive early lead of 26-2- 4 with just over their first conference victory years. ing a vote by the conferences 10 back Demar Jackson '02, and four five minutes left to play in the first while handing our Scots their ini- Five members of the women's head coaches. offensive lineman Jon Spragg '03 half and seemed to be establishing tial NCAC loss. Though a tough received All-Nor- th Wooster was led by Nick aH earned places on me second team. soccer team control but Earlham then went on loss, the Scots remain poised as Coast Athletic Conference honors Hajjar '03, as the team's lone rep- Garnering honorable mention a 10-- 2 run and took a lead that ever and have bright aspirations Hemminger 03 resentative on the all-confere- nce were linebacker Jeff Anderson last week. Beth they would not surrender for the for this season. were both first team. Hajjar had four inter- linebacker Tin One XB, and and Becca Stinson '03 '02, remainder of the game. Last night the Scots started two team with ceptions on the year, with 120 wide receiver Darryl Simmons '02. named to the first The Quakers capitalized on a freshmen, and played perhaps 03 garnering sec- Nicole Roman breakout third quarter and the 46 their best game of the young sea- and Sara Austin ond team honors opportunities they had to convert son in the win over Hiram. Aleix Hulke '02 and Stephanie '02 Tlie Sports Section Needs Someone to Cover from the free throw line. Louttit '05 led all scorers with 18 honorable mentions. 1 receiving the Women's EzskeiballTezxi Earlham super sophomore points, and corralled 1 rebounds. Hemminger, with six assists, Lindsey Chappell raked in a "Everyone stepped up, and we ranks second on the team in that game-hig- h 26 points shooting a had a good distribution of points category and is tied for fourth for you are Interested Call Todd at ext.7148 brilliant 8--11 from the field and and rebounds," said Courtney total goals scored with 26. If 66 success rate from the charity Davison '03. Stimson, who started all 16

matches for the Scots, was part of . a defense that held opponents to nine shots per game. Roman tallied 61 saves and six shutouts in goal to gain her first

all-NC- AC selection. Austin helped both Wooster's offense and the defense this year by anchoring the midfield. She finished her career at the College scoring MOVING eight goals of her own and assist- PICTURES STUDIO ing on four of her teammates goals. Hulke ended her career Tattooing: with the Scots placing sixth in the Thousands ofdesigns, award winning artists category of goals scored in a sin- Body gle season with 11, "and fourth in Piercing: Professional and knowledgeable staff on hand the category of goals scored in a Borty career with 26. Jewelry: Best selection in Northeast Ohio . Four members of the men's soc- cer team were selected to the All-Nor- th Coast Athletic Conference 15ywr9-5a- m location team. Richard Albeit and Dan 321E.UbcrtyStWoostcr,OH44691 Kelly 02s received first team . honors while honorable mention Dcccncr 1st throuS honors were given to Adam TUES-SA- T: NOON TO 6PM HAVE A in Milligan '05 and Chad Spurgeon Jixoy string 5tets Uccnsed & '02. your ccI!:;3l.D end WONDERFUL Albeit was a key element of the ' . Health Department Approved : for Scot defense that 'compiled four get any piercing SET OF shutouts and a goals against aver- $30.00! HOLIDAYS! age 1.47. Kelly led Wooster's ... ', 330-264-82- of 82 . offense in : the 2001 season 'and eight-highe- st wwcmovingpteturesstudloxem finished' his career ranked 4 in the category: of total El mnrin0picturffStat2(3Va!kyriejirt MT-- " i ' points with 58. ; i . . i - at '- " ; Milligan 'in. his first season .of. i - 10 De20016 Women take fifth at Akron invite Lions still winless after 11 games Jemy Nicol in both the 200 IM and freestyle. extraordinary." Staff Writer Beth Starling '02 and Bayuk The men's team also had a suc- Is it possible for an NFL team to have a winless season? The both turned in national qualifying cessful weekend, The Scot swimmers returned with numerous Lions are the first team since the 86 Colts to open a season 0--1 1. and performances in the 100 and 200 strong swims. '04 home Sunday after competing in Jim Gilchrist could be the first team ever to go 0-1- 6. They really don't play like breaststroke; Starling with times scored in the Zippy Invitational, the second points the 200 individual a winless team four of their losses have been by 3 points or less, of 1:06.74 and 2:24.14, and medley (2:01.76), back- largest swimming invitational in the 200 and have lost their last eight games by a total of 35 points. Bayuk with times 1:06.78 and stroke (1:59.6) indi- the country, hosted by the of and the 400 However, After a 10-1- 3 loss to a 9-- 2 Giants team, many are won- 2:24.44. Other national qualify- - vidual medley (4:21.17). University of Akron. The Adam dering if they will ever win a game. Last Sunday, the Lions were up Yack placed in the women's team placed fifth in '04 200 6-- 10 until a one yard run by Leon Johnson with 5:34 left in the butterfly (2:08.70) a field of 15 teams, which wm and 500 game, and then were unable to convert the game-tyin-g field goal freestyle (5:01.15). included nine Division I Kevin from 40 yards with 21 seconds lcfL Detriot kicker Jason Hanson, "Coming into this meet Wolfe '05 in schools, two Division II scored the 200 13-- 1 6 on the season into going the game, missed three kicks, saying backstroke but- schools and three Division III we hoped to be competi- (1:59.4), 100 "That was some stupid Licking." Detroit players insist that there is teams. The men's team terfly (55.68) and 400 indi- no way they will go without a win, but vegas oddsmakers contend placed tive against the challeng- sixth of ten teams. vidual medley (4:23.70). Detroit might not win a single game. And with the loss of starting ing competition The 100 freestyle was an Much of the women's suc- and quarterback Charlie Batch, Detroit will have to win with their fifth cess was a important event for the men. round pick of this year's draft, M.ke McMahon of Rutgers. ' result of strong achieve some national relays. The 200 freestyle cuts, " said Beckett. Scoring in this event were America's pastime straggles, in debt relay of Kayla Heising '04, Giles Mitchell '04 (50.00), Liz Whittam '05, Tanya Eric Knauss '02 (50.71) and Baseball had an operating loss of $232 million this year, includ--in-g Tarasenkov '04, and Kate Curtis Wolfe '04 (50.17). league-leadi- ng ing times came from Brym in the Wolfe a major $52.9 million by the Toronto Blue jays, Henley '05 started off the meet, also scored points in the 50 200 individual medley (2:12.43). according to a report that will be given to Congress, On Dec. 6. setting a school and meet record, freestyle (22.16), along with Clint and Amy Clark '04 in the 100 but- Nicely (22.84). While the Arizona Diamondbacks were a success on the field, with a national qualifying first '05 botto- terfly (59.96). Other winning the World Series in just their fourth season, they were a place finishing time of 1:37.27. outstanding contributors m-line "We saw strong swims from all were Sam bust, with an operating loss of $32 million. The 400 medley relay of Whittam. Almy '04 in the 100 team members." said coach Keith (55.81), even of the 30 teams bad operating profits, led by the New York Jenny Bayuk '03. Sophie Brym butterfly Mitchell in the Beckett. "Coming into this meet 200 freestyle ( 1 :49.7 1 ). Yankees and Seattle Mariners. '05 and Heising also set a school as well as we hoped to be competitive Mike Durik "04. Tony Last month major league owners voted to eliminate two teams record and national cut with a Springer against the challenging competi- '02, before next season, as the sport needs to do something to cut their time of 3:56.53. The 200 medley Jason Maines '02 and Zaeh - tion and achieve some national Carter '05 in the mile. losscs. While no teams- were selected, the Montreal Expos and relay and N00 frecsiyle relays both cuts? It is without question that "We are Minnesota Twins are the likely candidates. set national "A" cuts on Saturday elated with the per- we achieved both goals. The level formance of the All of this has set the stage for a tumultuous baseball offseason. night. The 2(X) medley relay of men's team." said at which the women competed is Beckett. Players Union head Donald Fchr said that contraction has to be set- Whittam. Bayuk. Heising and T. tled before other issues, such as revenue sharing, player contracts, Tarasenkov turned in a time of and be scheduling can properly addressed. He also predicted prob- 1:48.45, and the K00 freest) le lems with free agency. relay of Whittam. Brym. Lori "U will be carnage all over." Fehr said. Mistkavich "02 and Sony a Briefs CrMpnx) by Josh Pantescp Tarasenkov '04 set a school FromESPN.com record of 7:45.84. Rounding out the relays on Sunday and securing the fifth place finish for the Scots, was the first place, national quali- fying 400 freestyle relay of Bry m, S. Tarasenkov, Whittam and Heising (3.32.98). The women's team was strong 'Just keep talking andjust keep mak- in individual events as well. ing me Heising placed first overall in the a better player. Tliankyou 50 freestyle setting school and Mark Cuban, appreciate You meet records in the event with a 1 I it national qualifying time of 23.86. motivated me." Heising also made a national qual- File Photo ifying mark in the 100 freestyle A swimmer gets off the block in action earlier this year. (52.96) and 100 butterfly (59.66). Whittam made national qualify- Fraternities;- - Sororities -- Clubs - Student " -- ing cuts in the 400 individual Shaquille O'Neal, after scor- Groups "':.'''': . " medley (4:31.20). 100 backstroke 00 ing 46 POINTS AGAINST THE Earn $1 ,000-$2,0- this semester with the easv (59.71), Maverircks. Cuban had criti- 200 breaststroke Campusfundraiser.com (2:23.38), 200 individual medley three hour fundraising event cized Shaq on his free throw uoes not involve credit applications. shooting. (2.05.67) and 200 freestyle card (1:54.40), setting school records Fundraising dates are filling quickly, so call todav! Contact Campusfundraiser.com at (888) 923-323- 8, 12 PORTS Editor: Ben Mitchell Basketball takes two in a row Ann Raymond a lay up and converting two free eight minutes left in the contest

Editor-in-Chi-ef throws. and had to come from behind to Earlham cut the lead back to capture the win, 73-6- 3. The men's basketball . team four points with 31 seconds left in "I think this game was good for added one to the win column on the game, but Robert Sims '04 us. It is better that we won a close Saturday beating the Earlham and Antwyan Reynolds '02 kept game at home because we haven't College Quakers 88-7- 9 in the Quakers at bay by each con- been able to put a team away when Richmond, Ind. The first North verting their two free throw we really need to," Nelson said

Coast Athletic Conference match attempts, resulting in the final Reynolds reiterated Nelson's senti- A up .for both teams this season, score margin of nine points. ments. "I'd rather win a game like made for an interesting initial con- Head Coach Steve Moore was this at this point in the season than ference contest. pleased with his team's reaction win big," he said. Wooster dominated the first under the stress of the late game The Scots finished the first half half, shooting 48 percent to run by Earlham. "It's encouraging with a one point edge, 32-3- 1, off Earlham's 33 percent from the to see guys make important free of 42 percent shooting from the - 1 field. They also converted all of throws under that pressure," floor. After the break, Wooster At.- their nine attempts from the line. Moore said. relinquished their lead, and trailed The Scots created a comfortable Nelson led the Scot scoring by as many as five points before -- mm itf ..V . lead courtesy of a 22--5 run in the attack, pouring in the game high Randy Sis trunk and Rodney .. early stages of the second half. 24 points in 27 minutes of action Mitchell '04s fueled a run of CfJl , at r ' Earlham, however, clawed their while Reynolds tallied 19 points, 11 unanswered points that Z v. . w 4 way back into the game with a run five assists and four steals in 31 helped put the game away for '.V of their own, cutting the margin to minutes of play.- - the Scots. VV five points with 59 seconds left in Last night the Scots continued , Wooster a balanced utilized . the game. conference play, hosting the Ohio scoring attack, with four players AW On Wooster's two ensuing Wesleyan University Battling scoring in double digits, to beat offensive possessions, Bryan Bishops. This match up proved to Ohio Wesleyan. Sistrunk and V Nelson '03 recaptured the be a good test for Wooster as the Mitchell each added 12 points to mdmentum for the Scots, making Scots trailed by five points with the -- winning effort while Nelson T " tallied a double-doub- le scoring 10 j points and grabbing 10 rebounds in the game. Matt Smith '03 rounded out the Scots double digit

scoring production, pouring in 10 . . Photo by Dan Bartha points on the night. - Brian Carlisle '02 goes inside for a lay up in action this season. Scot athletes receive recognition Ann Raymond . most votes of all selections to the averaged 2.58 blocks per game, Edit6r-In-Chi- ef second team and rounded out the tallied 41 service aces and ' Last week numerous Wooster season averaging 1.05 blocks per amassed 30 blocks during a sea- athletes were honored by the game for the Scots, placing her son in which she was one of only North Coast Athletic Conference second in the NCAC. She finished three people to start all 32 games. and its coaches. Currently the season with 394 total digs, and Kate Dunne '02 received Wooster is in third place for the 2.03 kills per game. She also fin- National Field Hockey Coaches

all-spo- conference rts trophy. ished the 2001 campaign with 116 Association All-Americ- an honors-las- t Jen Petkovesk '02 and Kelly blocks, placing her third on week. She was named to the McAllister '05 were named to the Wooster's season-- high total list second team last year and joins All-Nor- th Coast Athletic McAllister, in her first year with only two other Wooster field Photo by Dan Bartha Conference second team last the Scots, set a school record with See honors on page 11 Rodney Mitchell '04 drives against Pitt-Bradford earlier this season. week. Petkovesk received the 427 kills this season. She also

Men's Basketball Women's Basketball Swimming & Diving Dec. 8 vs. Kenyon Dec. 7-- 8 Nan Nichols Nothing until Jan. 12 Tournament