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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the "The oV ice" Student Newspaper Collection at Open Works, a service of The oC llege of Wooster Libraries. It has been accepted for inclusion in The oV ice: 1991-2000 by an authorized administrator of Open Works. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Me fail English '.' Thai s impossible. -K- .il-h H'i'i Thursday, 99 April 20, 2000 The Wooster Voice Volume CXVI, Issue 24 America's Oldest Weekly College Newspaper www. wooster. editvoice AIDS quilt impacts Sig president arrested Friday night Eight month 'culminates weekend Naomi Kresge According to College of Wooster with the officer." He started to walk project last News Editor Security Officer Robin Olson, se away. "He continued his verbal 1 U) m ' '" . f-Wl uummmv !'!.,": '' ' jilt' : ywm-i4- --J- resi- m",' - '' ' curity came, found marijuana comments to the officer." Olson "" " "" .fry- - Current Phi Sigma Alpha Presi- due in a 35 mm film canister, and said. At that time WPD Patrolman dent Jeffrey Lawver '01 was ar- called the Wooster police depart- Grabowski intervened and arrested rested for disorderly conduct last ment. The origin of the marijuana Lawver. Friday night. The arrest oc Lippert told the Voice, curred at 1 1:29 p.m. between "There were definitely a lot of Mateer and Severance Halls, "There might have been some other things going on . . . there near the intersection of Col- drugs, " Lippert said. might have been some drugs, lege Avenue and Pine Street. and there were definitely The arrest followed a po- people being insubordinate." lice and fire department visit to remains unconfirmed. Recycling Coordinator and Shearer House to investigate what Lawver was arrested after leav- Myers House Director Martha Assistant Director of Career Ser- ing Shearer House and walking Alarie said, "Some of the people vices and Luce Resident Director north on College Avenue. Olson Carrie Lippert called "a malicious followed him. Olson told the Voice please see SIGS. pull of the fire alarm." that Lawver was "getting verbal page 4 Black Studies: Program to department The quilt appeared in Timken Gymnasium last Friday through Sunday. Naomi Kresge ing that it has "come of age at other departments rather than Jill Treftz names represent 20 percent of all News Editor Wooster after 25 years . . . and can functioning as a department with full-fledg- Staff Writer U.S. AIDS deaths, according to make its way as a ed de- such a loose structure." he said. In an event that Director of the the AIDS Memorial Quilt web At its April 5 meeting, the Edu- partment. The program served us Black Studies major Keathun Student Health Center Nancy site. Proceeds from the quilt go cational Policies Committee (EPC) well for years," she said, "but in Gale '00 commented on the rela- Anderson described as "a healing to help HTVAIDS patients. made the decision to submit a rec- recent years the program structure tionships between departments. process,' the NAMES Project This is the third time that the ommendation to the Faculty Com- is not working to our advantage ... "There was conflict in ideologies." AIDS Memorial Quilt returned to quilt has come to the College. It mittee that the Black Studies Pro- it's essential that we move to a de- he said, and cited a need for Black "independence." He said Wooster this past weekend. The was displayed previously in 1992 gram be converted to a department partment to maintain .the quality Studies man- in program," she that a Black Studies department three-da- y and 1996. The recommendation will that we've had the Accord- date a year of transition, with the told the Voice. would "establish a Black Studies exhibit- presence. It would not be just an ion drew Jeanne Harrington '03 said, ing to full changeover occurring in the Student EPC member Nathaniel room, wry Fall 2001 semester. The move fol- Strickler '00 told the Voice that he experiment; it would be something as many "When you walk in the Lo the move, concrete," he said. 2,200 lows upon the formal introduction "very much supported" as it's a different kind Center autonomy" as a pos- Gale also addressed the issue of people to of Director of the issue at the March Faculty citing "more sad, positive result. "They can Timken atmosphere... not but B o b Committee meeting. sible please see BLACK STUDIES. According to Black Studies more easily ask for classes from page 4 Gymna- -' sobering." Rodda, s i u m , 7 the Col program head and Professor of Yvonne Will- where 105 panels of the San Francis- lege plans to bring the quilt to Political Science In Voice: has has This Week the co-based quilt were on display. Wooster every four years, if pos- iams, the change been The AIDS Memorial Quill is an sible, so that each generation of been "in conversation" for the Viewpoints Arts & Entertainment international project dedicated to students gets a chance to experi- past three years. "Certain events Letters galore. Lots and lots. Gilbert and Sullivan rock the OLO. some ac- stuff, those who have lost their lives due ence the project this year precipitated Men's lacrosse, housing, vaginas, High culture - fun to HTVAIDS. Each panel of the This year's display was the re- tion," she said. page 5-- 6 page 11 considered a natio- quilt is three feet by six feet, the sult of eight months of work on The program, n-wide has been in place Sports size of a human grave. The Quilt pioneer, Features 25 years. Opening day tale. currently contains 83,279 names please see AIDS QUILT, at Wooster for the past Thetas lead the way as volunteers. page 4 Williams emphasized the positive project profile, Sports Editor hits road: tells all on more than 4260 panels; the Service history of the program, comment page 7 page 15

4-- 6 p.m. Monday and There will be a departmen- Dean Fraga. Biology, will lec- the Sun" in Mateer Audi- - I From 6-1- 1 tal recital in Gault Recital Hall torium at 7:30 p.m. Friday I p.m. Tuesday receive Biology 1 1 ture on "The and bowling, pool and Thursday, April 27 at a.m. Chemistry Behind the Art of night. As are all the best half off ping-pon- g. "Second Stage," two new Mateer Auditorium things in life, admission is free! beginning this Sunday, April 23 Brewing" in Hours Cafe will be held works directed by Dale Shields, today at 4 p.m. SAB will show "Practical through April 28. After today in in the Underground from 10 p.m. will be performed in Freedlander This Friday, April 21, the Magic" in Mateer Auditorium at SGA Elections are to 1 a.m. on Wednesday, April 26. and Shoolroy theatres at 8:15 will be in Lowry 8:30 p.m. Saturday night Admis- Kittredge and Lowry Dining Halls Earth Fair Also on Wednesday, Scot Lanes p.m. on April 27. 11 a.m. sion is still a dollar. at both lunch and dinner. Lobby and Lounge from 10-10:- Greenaway will show his Come to Scot Lanes for Manic will show "South Park" from 30 COMPILED BY CHHIS Bui RAM K. 2 p.m. Scott - K to Tuesday. p.m. Stah- Wkiti SAB will show "Burnt by Senior I.S. on the Art Wall in Lowry Monday and Super 2 News Corrections "2000-200- CC In last week's article 1 campus editors announced" addresses drinking, Greeks Georgia Neale was incorrectly identified as ajunior. Neale is a sopho-- more. The writer erred. Ryan Damsak for binge drinking. He added, how- the personal development of its Associate Editor ever: "Maybe it will have an ef- members." Jimmy Page and the Black Crowes will not be playing at Gund fect currently our alcohol sanc- White said: "I see no reason for Arena in Cleveland on Sept. 30 along with the Who. Instead, the duo Director of Residential Life tions don't do anything." increasing regulations on Greek will perform Oct 1 at the same venue. Luke screwed that one up. Dwayne Davis announced the Al- White also said the new policy organizations ... by having GPA cohol Policy Review task Forces' prohibiting "devices designed for requirements, program require- In a letter to the editor from Carmen Hotvedt last week, it was proposed changes to the College's rapid consumption andor drinking ments and risk management pro- erroneously reported that a sexual assault took place at Hiram Col- alcohol policy at Tuesday's Cam- games" seemed unsuitable. "I'm grams. That's something the in- lege. In fact, the sexual assault occurred at Heidelberg College. The pus Council meeting. not endorsing beer bongs," White dividual organizations should do writer of the letter and the Voice apologize. Davis, who chaired the commit- said, "but it seems to me people to set themselves apart." White tee created by Dean of Students should be allowed to drink with also suggested IGC deal with the In the April 6 issue, in an article titled "New curriculum sparks Ken Plusquellec outlined the whatever speed they feel appropri- issue rather than Campus Coun- controversy" it was erroneously reported that the "noses in, fingers changes that are presently awaiting ate. I think it's another tendency of cil. out" quote was in reference to the faculty, when in fact the quote re- President Stan Hales' approval. the College to micromanage in Andy Rockenstein '02, council ferred to the Board of Trustees. Several changes to the Scot's member, said: "I think you're Key are simply additions to assuming a little more coher--, clarify policies, but others, such "I'm not endorsing beer ence than I heard IGC has. As journalism is human process, there is a constant potential a for as mandating students who re- bongs," White said, "but it That's not something they're mistakes. Errors can be made at any step ofthe way: in news-gatherin- g, ceive two alcohol tickets to par- seems to me people should be prepared to take on." editing, or printing. The Voice staff strives to avoid such ticipate in a recycling run, are new. Molly Dulmage '01, mistakes, but when an error does occur, it is our policy to admit it Also new, although the Col- allowed to drink with whatever Theta and IGC representa and promptly correct it. This space exists for that purpose. lege reserved the right to inform speed they feel appropriate." tive to Council, said, parents of certain infractions be - "We've tried to sit down and To report errors or register a complaint, please call the Voice office at fore, is a mandate that students' ways I don't think are appropriate." come up with positive ideas to parents be contacted if certain rules Davis said the policy is intended grow, on-camp- us (330)-263-25- off-campu- Greeks 98 help but we've ext. 2598 or s, or email us at are new in voicewoosteY.edu. I broken. The wording the to "tighten the language of the really not been able to come up - . - . - i Scot 's Key would read, "Causes for present policy." He also said the with anything." parental notification include, but proposed changes are not meant Rockenstein tried to clarify the are not limited to, excessive intoxi- to enforce more stringent rules, purpose of the program to White cation, alcohol poisoning and re- rather, to construct "a policy saying: "This is ... the College set- Room draw recap ceiving more than three alcohol that's congruent with the mission ting up a program that clubs and Luke Lisdberg sophomores each year are left violation notifications within one of our institution. We are more in- sections can distinguish themselves Editor-i-Chi- ef unhoused. academic year." tervention oriented than punish- and be rewarded. ... You don't get Barbara Patrick '03 was one of The proposal also attempts to ment oriented." a penalty for not meeting the stan- Another room draw is behindthe those students. "I had a pretty good slow the speed at which students Also at Campus Council, the dard." College dT Wooster, and some stu- number. I had 33. All of the girls consume alcohol, saying: "The use Greek Ad-ho- c Committee pre- Sharon Shelly, faculty represen- dents are still without housing for after ... 22 had to be put on a wait of devices designed for rapid con- sented their suggestions for a pro- tative on Council, said, "I hear the 2000-200- 1 school year. list," she noted. sumption of alcohol, andor drink- posal intended to raise the standards Courtney's concern about the de- Katie Rybak '01. who held the Patrick also noted that the hous- ing games are considered irrespon- for Greeks in the areas of academ- gree of management that this seems top draw number for rising senior ing department promised to notify sible behavior. Any gathering found ics, programming, service stan- to suggest we want to impose on women, is not one of those stu- these students of their assignments in violation of this statement will dards, risk management, financial these people." dents she drew a single in Luce. either before they left for home or be dissolved and the residents of the management, alumni relations and Shelly then asked Sorrells to de- Rybak's friends were also success- over the summer. Patrick wasn't too room will be found in violation organization management. scribe how the Greeks were re- ful in negotiating the room draw optimistic, but hoped that "maybe of the College's alcohol policy The Committee is chaired by Jen sponding to Council's proposal. process, she said, noting "We all are some rooms will open up in some and subject to disciplinary action." Sorrells '02, chairperson of Coun- Sorrells said, "The comment I in a suite together." of the better dorms this way." She In a later interview, Davis com- cil. heard a lot was that people in so- Joe Zombek '01, who owned the added that the only rooms left for mented on the possibility of man- The new standards, if approved cial organizations shouldn't be held top seed for men's general housing, sophomore women during room dating a recycling run after a by Inter Greek Council (IGC) and to a higher standard." also grabbed a single in Luce. draw were located in either student's second alcohol ticket, Campus Council, will suggest After further discussion, Sorrells Room draw "went great," he said. Armington or Bissman. saying, "Hopefully they'll see some Greek organizations maintain a cu- said the proposal was not ready to Overall, according to Director of Unhoused students are placed of the side effects of the volume of mulative grade point average of be voted upon, and she only pre- Residential Life and Summer Con- throughout the summer as return- their consumption. Also, it's an- 2.5. Also, the proposal would sug- sented the information to Council ferences Dwayne Davis, "It went ing students choose not to come other way other than drinking to gest "25 percent of the to hear its opinions. OK. There are some things we can back, as first-yea- rs choose not to spend their time." organization's membership make In a later interview. White ex- do in the future 'to put information accept Wooster's invitation and nu- Martha Allarie, recycling coordi- the Dean's List." pressed his opinion on the proposal more in front of those people who merous other reasons. nator for the College, who origi- Greek organizations would also saying, "I don't understand why don't seek it out." But for students who did receive nally suggested the recycling runs need to have an "alumni adviser week after week the IGC represen- Davis was referring to students bids in Armington and Bissman, as a sanction to Residential Life, who is a graduate of the College tative keeps imposing what I con- who showed up asking what to do Davis noted that improvements are echoed Davis' sentiments, saying, and a member of the club or sec- sider more and more abominable if they didn't have a roomate and on the way. Basement directors "I think it will be a positive experi- tion. The advisor must be at least standards on Greeks. upperclassmen who did not know apartments are going up in ence for them." Allarie said she five, years out of school and live Felix Catheline '01, Committee how to use the proxy system. Stevenson and Bissman', and in hopes the individual will realize, no more than approximately one on Social Organizations represen- Davis noted that 49 students, all Bissman and Armington the Hous- "Not only am I consuming a lot of hour driving time from the Col- tative to IGC, said "There is no women, remain unhoused. How- ing Office is investigating the possi- alcohol, I'm effecting my environ- lege." The proposal also would re- consensus in IGC." He said that he ever, this may not include students bility of improving the lighting. ment.'" quire Greek organizations to par- thought the proposal would put who chose not to show up. Davis The lounges in the independent Courtney White '01, council ticipate in a number of service Greek life "back on track," and en- noted a few incoming seniors slept sections will also get makeovers, as member, said at a later interview projects each year including "one dorsed the policy provided "the re- in. These numbers were similar to they will be changed into what Davis that he was skeptical about the re- major community service project ... wards are equal to the conse- - years past, Davis noted, as a few calls "traditional formal lounges." cycling runs acting as a deterrent anaj at least two programs ... tor quences. News Thun 0 Spanish feminist shares insights Keeping chairs a'rollin "Most radical" feminist ofSpain brought to Wooster Allison Roger promoting a universal conscious- ing women's rights and speaking Assistant News Editor ness of the social, political and eco- out against female oppression nomic inequities," said Gabrielle. throughout the world," Gabrielle Spanish feminist and political Falcon founded The Feminist said. activist Lidia Falcon spoke on Collective and the Revolutionary Falcon has also received degrees Monday evening in Wishart Hall, Feminist Organizations. in journalism. Having founded two as part of a program in feminist journals, Women's Studies during "Vindiction Feminist" Women's Week. Her lec- thirty-fiv-e and "Poder y Libertad," "She has spent the past pub- It; ture, entitled "The Chal- ys Falcon actively lenge of European Femi- years defending women rights and lishes on feminist nism," addressed issues af- speaking out against female thought and theory, as fecting European countries, oppression throughout the world' well as expressing her - such as their political and ' views in the forms of z- educational situations and Gabrielle said. essays, novels, poetry poverty levels. and plays. in- "Falcon gave a run-dow- n on the She has also invested much time Falcon's most recent work stance and involvement in parlia- and effort to El Partido Feminista cludes campaigning or the partici- ment of European countries, rang- de Espana, Spain's first feminist pation of Spain's Feminist Party in ing from the more progressive, such party, founded in 1979, but not le- the European Community's discus- as Holland, to the less ... includ- galized until 1981. "Falcon is sion of legal and political matters. ing Portugal arid Greece," Wooster known as 'Spain's most outspoken "Her expectation is that it will be a Spanish professor John Gabrielle feminist' and is the first to an- while before she sees the desired photo by Ben Spifj.ufnnir mili- results, but that doesn't mean she said. "However,, she did focus on nounce that she is a radical, Students spend time traversing the C.O.W. campus in wheelchairs Spain," he tant feminist," Gabrielle said. that gives up the fight," Gabrielle her home country of and on crutches in an effort to highlight Wooster 's handicapped said. Falcon is a lawyer by profession said. " - . inaccessibility this Wednesday. "Falcon has dedicated her life to and only takes women's cases. "She "It has been Falcon's life work ad-ho- c Handicapped Access Committee began educating the general public and has spent the past 35 years defend- - to make the revolution of women's The SGA equality real, through her written researching this issue last year after injured students brought ":- works, spoken word and admirable their difficulty to light. "Our main reason doing this is to -Vl II for Err" example of tireless dedication," raise awareness of the inaccessibility ofour campus, " SGA class

- j ft -- a J! ...... I "i s. concluded Gabrielle. senator Erik McLaughlin said. - I : c . f if Dr. Fraga to brew scientifically Biology professor to explain science behind homebrewing Chris Brubaker and water. The interactions of "Hops influence flavor, or style, of Staff Writer these simple ingredients "run the beer: traditional British ales use-Ke- nt I This Thursday, April 20, Dean gamut from inorganic chemistry Goldings hops, giving the ., Jh Fraga of the Biology Department to organismal biology," Fraga beer a mellower flavor. American . ales use hops grown in Washing- Teddi Suknel, Jeannette Shoup and Joy Bishop '01 will speak on "The Biology and said. Chemistry Behind the Art of Brew However, the process of making ton for a more aggressively-hoppe- d ing." This talk is sponsored by Tn-Be- ta beer is not all science. "Beer is a taste." and will cover the chemistry food product, and food products In addition to his biology de- and biology that goes into grees. Fraga is an expe g rienced homebrewer making a great-tastin- uBnwing an interesting fusion of himself. He produces When asked why he is biology and chemistry ... I try to get the "mostly pale ales and T no lagers." Be- speaking about the brew- - point across that all the gobbledygook porters, ing process, Fraga said cause of his experi- Jn wngnn vnmethinfr! the concents ence, Fraga will focus 15 off Shipping! "Brewing is an interesting , - . A h;nlntrv fusion of biology and Aiuucma ct it w.cm.ww;c, .. the talk on chemistry ... I try tp get ao W homebrewing, show- apply real life. of his equip- and the point across that all the ing some gobbledygook does mean ment and explaining its use. ! something; the concepts students have a subjective quality. What you off Boxes learn in chemistry and biology do like is probably different from what When asked why students should 25 talk, Fraga said students u apply to real life." I like. At some point, you must rely come to his The talk will cover both on your instincts to decide which should be "interested in the world. homebrewing and commercial color and fermentation process you They might be curious how a widely-use- d brewing, exploring many factors want or which combination of hops product is actually made... and BOXES ETC. that go into determining the flavor and malt gives you the flavor you how science relates to life." MAIL Audi- and texture of beer. Beer is usually desire ... It's cooking, really." The talk will be in Mateer made from hops, malt, yeast, sugar Fraga gave the example of hops: torium at 4 p.m. today. 3983 Burbank Rd. Located in the Wal-Ma- rt Plaza News r200()ril 20 Black Studies AIDS Quilt 1 continued from page continued from page 1 quilt, and the reading of the names autonomy in hiring decision. "It's on display. Volunteers, including like this," he said. "You don't have the part of the committee co-chai- rs, members of the community, fac- to be black to teach Black Studies, which consisted of Ander- ulty, staff and students, assisted in but you've got to have the under- son, Campus Minister Linda Morgan-- the reading, as well as in the set-u- p standing. Anybody can't just teach Clement and Amanda Couture and tear-dow-n of the project. Black Studies." 00. They requested approximately "I can't stress enough the im- Black Studies major Justine Carr 34 Quilt blocks that had been cre- portance of the volunteers," Mimi '00 called the change a chance to ated and dedicated at Wooster in Lewellen, administrative assistant make the program "more perma- 1996, as well as blocks dedicated to the director of libraries and co-cha- ir nent ... hopefully this will make it to women, children, internationals, of the volunteer committee, easier for students to participate in photo by Ben Spieldenner former College of Wooster students said. courses," she said. She cited in- and celebrities such as Ryan White, Visitors and volunteers alike at- creased retention of black faculty Warm weather almost comes . . . tennis star Arthur Ashe and fash- tested to the emotional nature of the and students as potential positive ion de- - ",: quilt dis points. signer play. ... Well, Williams also referred to issues Summertime ..: and the living is easy not quite yet. But spring us to Volun- weather last week saw Woosterites stepping out all over campus. Perry "Itforces to put aface, put of hiring and course offerings. "De- Ellis. a life to the disease. ..It makes it teer Jeanne partments often have to meet their Here, the indomitable Andy Rockenstein '02 takes a whack at the ball Among Anderson said. Harrington own needs," she said in reference during an intramural Softball game on the Quad earlier this week. the visi real," '03 said, to the ability of departments to of- tors to "When fer courses crosslisted in Black the dis- you walk Studies. "We're not unhappy with play were family members of indi- in the room, it's a different kind of our offerings," she said saying viduals whose names are recorded atmosphere ... not sad, but sober- that Black Studies plans to "ad- Sigs cont'd' on the quilt and of those whose ing." just" its offerings, not expand names will be added. One family, Jeannette Petras '01 agreed. "The them. continued from page 1 voice. After the officer asked whose son graduated from the Col- amount of emotion in that room Black Student Association Lawver to put his feet inside the car, lege in 1982, is in the process of was very intense," she said. "It was (BSA) President Ramon Stewart that were partying were getting Lawver complied, and the police making a block. The parents of just such a profound realization that 01 expressed the views of his loud and obnoxious to the police, car pulled away. Krista Blake, whose panel was these people had lost someone, a organization, "as students, we and the police were kind of getting Charges on the case are pending, dedicated here in 1996, brought a part of their lives." weren't going to let this go by," agitated themselves. They were try- and the full police report is being balloon to the display on April 16 Such realizations, according to he said. "It's ultimately going to ing to get it done and get it taken held pending indictment. For this in honor of what would have been Anderson, are an important part of affect us." care of," she said. She said they reason Ptl. Grabowski declined their daughter's 28th birthday. the quilt's function. "It forces us Stewart said that he, eight BSA were investigating students without comment both on the events lead- The ceremonies this year in- to put a face, to put a life to the board members as well as approxi- identification and "then they ended ing up to the arrest and on the re- cluded the addition and dedication disease ... It makes it real," she mately 25 student members at- up turning up more things." ports of a drug-relate- d incident. of new panels, a blessing of the said. tended the March Faculty Commit- The arresting officer. Patrolman Lawver could not be reached for tee meeting at which the issue was Grabowski of the Wooster Police comment. first presented. The students passed Department, described Lawver as Phi Sigma Alpha member and IN TWO SHOUT YEARS out fliers comparing the Wooster "disorderly and disruptive" in his former Inter-Gree- k Council presi- effort to a recent action of Yale stu- arrest report. dent Felix Catheline '01 said, "I WITH US, YOUR VALUE WILL dents and discussed the issue with Lawver demanded his "rights" think the paper is very irresponsible the professors in attendance. multiple times in a loud tone of for printing this." REALLY CROW. Stewart said some were receptive and some told him they did not un- A two-ye- ar enlistment in the Army is all it derstand "what the big deal was." Much time there is not. Although the students were not takes to become more valuable to employers. allowed to attend the meeting it- For the Voice you may write. Because the two years after training you i self, Stewart said they sat outside Do tarry. spend asamemberofan Army team will give and "were still able to hear the not meeting. We got our job done," call today extension 2598 - email voiceacs.wooster.edu you discipline, maturity and the ability to work he sakl. with others the qualities that will help you Williams also emphasized the build a good career in aworthwhile job. You central role of the Black Studies curriculum committee. "I think mighteven be eligible for an enlistment bonus they deserve substantial credit for ofup to $5,000. Find out how you can make the direction this has taken," she this solid investment in your future and said. 'They've put in long hours." The members of the committee Westminster Presbyterian Church maybe even earn a bonus. Talk to your local were Professor of Music and Black McGaw Chapel, East University St. Army Recruiter today. Studies Josephine Wright. Profes- College of Wooster sor of Sociology Charles Hurst, Assistant Professor of Sociology Randolph Quaye, Assistant Profes- sor of Psychology Ladonna Rush In case you were wondering or and Assistant Professor of Theatre DalcShields. Williams chaired the merely wandering, we're open. ARMY. BE ALL YOU CAN BR committee. . www.goarrrty.com Viewpoints ThursaMAariUkO 5 Mum speaksfor religion To the Editors: our lives and destined to return to our Lord ... hopefully. I read with interest your article The education I received ai the on the controversy over the lack of COW broadened my horizons and a religion requirement in the pro- caused me to consider many posed new curriculum. It was par- things, the most important of Ik- ticularly poignant because, as 3 which has been a lifelong explo- - COW graduate ('73), I was there ration of my relationship with the when the weekly "chapel" require- Lord. That came, in part, from ment was eliminated. Yep, I re- my experience in my religion and member squeezing into the old philosophy classes. Thanks gym, sweating and often wonder- Wooster! ing why I was there. That was my Now. I ask you Wocister please freshman year. But I was a fresh- afford future generations of Scots man, 18 and little experienced with the same gift by keeping the reli- anything beyond the limits of my gion requirement! After all. by personal world. dropping the religion requirement Once out of the cocoon of wouldn't the COW be turning its COW, it has become ever clearer back on the centrality of life? that the Lord is an integral part A small bit of wisdom exercised of every moment of my life. I today can make an eternal differ- don't consider myself to be the ence in the many tomorrows of prototypical "born again" Chris- your graduates. tian, just a realist. We are a cre- ation of our Lord, loved and sup- Jeffrey N. Krabill ported by our Lord throughout Class of 1973 Monologues offensive to all Give Security a break To the Editors, such as masturbation, lesbianism. week after TBTN's productive com officers is both inaccurate and in- sado-masochi- sm and even statu- munity awareness program against To the Editors, sulting. Both full-tim- e and student College is supposed to be an in- tory rape were praised and glorified domestic and sexual abuse against I officers do things to help students stitution of higher learning where in the skit as panaceas for sexual women, a program with antitheti am writing this in response to give a on a daily basis. You may not see students are free to pursue their violence, and the audience at the cat values would try to hinder the your letter "Does Security the this behind-the-scen- es action, but own creativity and personal inter- Underground responded favorably progress of such a great crusade damn?" Many students request at one time or an- why say that it does not happen? ests. However, I feel as though I am and loudly over some of these The Scot's Key explicitly states help of Security that "the College both recognizes other and, sometimes, the response Also, on what basis do you claim inclined to voice my opposition themes. around the play was persons in their individuality and is not as prompt as we would like. that officers push people when I know in my conscience that The material from Is this from lan- affirms social dimension of Admittedly, this is a relatively and act like morons? the promotion of particular ideas disturbing, to say the least. The also the personal the guage and conveyed messages human existence." are not in the best interest of safe- experience community's welfare, and are not were both crude, embarrassing and And while the college does con- cam- The problems ofthis school are Judeo-Christi- an p u 8 academically redeeming. The re- disturbing. Men were portrayed as tinue to promote complex and cannot be attributed to policy, it did cent production of the critical evil in almost all circumstances, apt values in its academic Hvewr" one department. Before claiming own personal en- not take an active stance in observ- chafed drama The Vagina Monologues" to abuse for their - During one scene, a man ing some of the offensive content even that Sec urity is lazy or indifferent, stereo- at the Underground was done not joyment. 1 I, L Vagina UD a- I J TV tvn? was mocked because "... he wasn't present in the script of the Villi Xn.UU.UA K.IIU VMRU. only in bad taste, but promoted - J 1C concepts that are simply even an alcoholic." Is this part of Monologues. The Scot s Key is very c a m The ideas and pus only 1,700 students, inci- problems of this school are for this or any other what the feminist movement is all blunt when acts of sexual miscon- of inappropriate more serious than illegal complex and cannot be attrib- campus. about condemning males as rov- duct are observed, noting that "Acts dents college parking can and do happen, some- uted to one department. Before Ensler's controversial play ing, incontrollable, philandering of sexual misconduct are antitheti- Eve times all at once. The laws of claiming that Security is lazy or was originally intended to focus on beasts? The monologue presented cal to the values of an academic will not physics dictate that a person can- indifferent, you should know important women's issue of vio- no objectivity, but then again I sup- institution, and the College LX-C)- ." not answer more than one tele- the facts. lence, but sadly it does not promote pose they were preaching to the tolerate such acts (Section is apt phone call at once or be in more If you have concerns about women's issues as much as it vili- outspoken choir. It seems that if the College supremacists for than one place at one time. Hence particular issues, instead of fies men and defiles women. The Perhaps the most gregarious part to condone racial ul make suggestions then-hatef- messages, why can't the the need for priorities. complaining, non-pro- fit involves a public interest group of the monologues or get involved. 13-ye- thing be said about this produc- When you request assistance in Academia young ar old girl proclaiming same Accuracy both men from Security, have you considered For example, your ability to (www.academia.org) reported in that rape was acceptable. "I say, if tion? I find it insulting to women, and it desensitizes some that another student's request may cross campus in two minutes or their February, 2000 Campus Re- it was rape, it was a good rape then and values we uphold in so- be of more urgent importance than less would be a great asset when port newsletter that "According to ..."(expletives deleted). I'm sorry, of the moral six-year-o- or pro- lds not. No one has checking external phones but any form of rape is unaccept- ciety. Should we really be asking yours? Apparently plays life-threaten- many attendees of these ing is what their parts smells like? suffered from a viding an escort. No problem across America, the message men able, not only in terms of morals misunderstand- sure it would have made for an condition requiring immediate as- ever solved with in particular received from watch- and societal values, but in terms of I'm conversation during the sistance while officers casually ing, accusation or insult. Vagina Monologues'' was the law. Why would we want to . interesting ing "The smoked and filled out parking tick- not of increased concern for the promote the preponderance ofrape Kids 'n' Sibs Weekend Carnival. seen more ets. 1 challenge you to prove oth- dignity of women, but one of por- on a campus which has Erica Keenan '01 in the treating than its fair share of violence over Amir S. Beg '03 erwise. nographic pleasure Your characterization of Security of women as sex objects." Ideas the past year? It is ironic that just a Viewpoints 6 ril 20 The Voice; not a cheerleader a Housing: worse without Matha "Scots lose 324 to 6 but boy did the defense play swell game!" Hmm ... whats wrong with this picture? To the Editors: ranee, and the other claimed the room next year. I do not mind all Despite the fact that the front page says The Wooster Voice, Residential Life staff did not make of this. What I do mind is the rude- we do not cater to the feelings of every person and orga- We all have been through room a mistake saying, "Babcock is con- ness and inability to sufficiently nization on this campus. draw. We all know that it's a big figured differently each year." answer why everyone got screwed As journalists yes, we are journalists we are pain. However, I have never expe- Excuse me? The Residential Life over this year. Sure, Matha charged with presenting news in the most unbiased man- rienced such attitude as I did last staff did not make a mistake? So, Thornton left (because she did all ner possible. Saturday in the basement of Lowry. they are telling you and me that it the work and did not want to be If we were to say the Scots did a wonderful job every Here is the situation: Approxi- was not a mistake that the men had associated with the incompetent time, regardless of what really happened, we would dis- mately 100 people are gathered in more singles when the basement office). But there was plenty of time credit ail those people and teams who really did do well. one space waiting to pick their floor was configured in such a way to fix most things for room draw. While we do not intentionally set out to offend, our rooms. Everyone wonders if they that the two huge triples were listed Now, I am sure the rudeness had first responsibility is to journalistic standards and ethics. will get their desired rooms or at as doubles? It was not a mistake a lot to do with the pressure of the If apologies are what you are looking for, then let us of- least a decent one. that a rising junior was stuck in a job those women were doing that fer our most sarcastic solace to all those students, faculty . I know that I will not day, but the lack of fragile feelings. and staff with get a single my class-- iove my roommate, love my room. a sufficient explana- If something a Wooster organization does is bad or j . . and I I tion as to why the mate knows that she will ... , . w j negative, then we will report it When something good or not get a single, why? M'1' reside in the same room next year. I do rooms were divided beneficial is done, we report that too. The rooms in Babcock not mind all ofthis. What I do mind is the as they were still has The Voice is not intended to serve as this campus' per- were divided in such a niff'npxx and innhilitv tn xuftrripntlv me seething. I think sonal cheerleader. We call it like we see it way that the men had why there needs to be a If you can't cope with all the nasty hobgoblins of more rooms than women. answer everyone got screwed over this period between the Wooster reality, try reading the Pot instead. Thus, the men had 15 year. time the dorms are Go Scots! singles and the women "configured" and grown up had 1 1 singles. So, of course I wanted triple with people (possibly fresh- the actual room draw to explain the Black Studies all the Residential Life staff to know of men) she did not know? It was not reason behind stealing singles from So the ETC has recommended that the Black Studies pro- my dissatisfaction. a mistake that all the rising junior women and answer any other ques- gram become a department. It's really about time. My classmate and I went up to men with the exception of one re- tions. Instead, right now the answer While the Voice realizes the merits of programs as well as the tables and asked for the men's ceived singles and the rising junior seems to be the same: "Because I departments for one thing, the designation "program" lets single (conveniently located in the women received none? Yeah, it was said so," that so many of us hoped new disciplines and interdisciplinary efforts evolve in the women's wing). We were given a a mistake. Oh, and yes you did to escape when we came to college first place. There comes a point when a program is grown up rude answer (you know- - the answer screw us over. away from our parents. enough to stand on its own two feet, make its own decisions, one commonly receives here) by I love my roommate, and I love hire its own staff and take care of its own students. two women. One hid behind igno- - my room. I will reside in the same Thar Roeung '03 The Black Studies program should be allowed to do all these things. It should not be forced to duke it out with other departments about hiring policies or course offer- ings; it should not be dependent on the "real" departments The Voice sets ''futility standard" for courses or for faculty. Cheers to the Black Studies program. It has done some To the Editors: read the article I thought that I was compete and deserve much more impressive things. We hope that the rest of the faculty rec-- ; reading a paper from the Ohio respect than what was given to ognize that and let itjoin the world of the grown-up- s. , I am writing in response to the Wesleyan campus. them by the Voice. As an alumni April 1 3 article about the men's la- It is unfortunate that the lacrosse and former captain of the lacrosse Speaking of represent! the views ofthe majority ofthe Editorial Board. crosse team. It disappoints me and team has not had a tremendous team, I feel that the Voice has "SET also angers me that such a title amount of success over the past few A FUTILITY STANDARD." The Wooster would be printed in a paper that is years, but the fact still remains that 1 The Student Newspaper of supposed to be in support of The they are a team of Wooster students Ronnie Jordan '99 The College of Wooster College of Wooster. At first when I and are trying to do their best to Asst. Lacrosse Coach Voice httpwww.wooster.eduvoice

Editors-in-Chi- ef : James Allardice Luke Lindberg Production Assistants Witch hunts abound on campus Associate Editor: Ryan Dansak Jessica Decker Managing Editor: Erica Barnhill Jill Treftz To the Editors: sault, vandalism, drug dealing, ar- sizes fear, and not responsibility, and News Editor: Naomi Kresge son or any other violation of the opens the doors to a deluge of frivo- Asst. News Editor: Allison Roger Viewpoints Editor: Leila Atassi A witch-hu- nt has begun on Code of Social Responsibility? lous and unfounded accusations. Features Editor: David Lohr Last Tuesday, Campus Second, this amendment is but We reject this McCarthyist A&E Editor: Molly McKinney made it a punishable offense to another part of what has become an school of thought, and thus voted Sports Editor: Chris Powers this amendment, Photo Editors: Amelia Kays fail to report even suspicions against Circulation Assistant hazing the administra- - and will continue to do Ben Spieldenner Georgia Neale of to It encouragesjudgements based on Office Manager: Ann Raymond ti0n' perpetuates everything we are able to Advertising Manager: Mary Nienaber meTPto CknCw rumors and notfacts. It repeal it, and any other Nostra tor: Keats Shwab madrthmk-oiir 'denotes member of Eghtft - distrust and hatred ofthe Greek such amendments that Web Administrators: Stacey Lim the editorial board Nikita Sharma ing a crime. We are now "re- - System based On malice and seek to control our quired" to report "any ... sus-- thoughts. The Wmstrr Vmce a newspaper of The College of Wooster community, managed and produced entirely by hearsay. a r w - . .1 students. The Ware is published each Thursday of the academic school year, except during exaniinations and picions oi nazing to uie cam- We are not advocates of breaks. pus Thought Police. administrative witch-hu- nt against hazing, but attempting to regulate Opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of the entire student body, faculty, college administration, or Uiarc staff. Unsigned Editorials are written by members of the Voter editorial board. Bylmed pieces, cohimns and We object to this on two levels, the Greek system. It encourages our thoughts is also a crime and we letters lo the editor reflect the opinions of the writers. First, this amendment specifically, judgements based on rumors and will not tolerate The Vmce encourages all letters lo the editors. Letters must include a telephone number, and they must be it received by 5 p.m. on Monday for Thursday's publication. Electronic submissions via E-m- ail is encouraged. The is a terrible inconsistency. Why are not facts. It perpetuates distrust and Ware reserves the right lo bold and grammatically proof any letter which a receives. suspicions hatred of the Greek system based Andy Rockenstein '02 SuraKiaOBsa the Ware are 137 per year and $23 ptr semester. Overseas sut--ul ax.au are 155 and S45. respectively we required to report of All csmspondencc should be addressed to The Wooaer Voice. Box C--3 187. The College of Wooster. Wooster. hazing but not murder, rape, as- - on malice and hearsay. It empha Courtney M. White '01 '69-'7- 0: Bomb threats, Greek group requirements During the last month, Needless to say, the use of col- period, while the large metropoli- Greek requirements Brown has been temporarily re- Wooster and the surrounding lege students as the perennial tan area of New York has recorded placed by Bob Martin pending Wayne County area have en- scapegoat has been proven ridicu- several deaths and huge property Once again, a traditional aspect next Monday's SGA elections. dured the nuisance of a dozen lous several times. In the small vil- damage due to real bombings. of Wooster's social activity as fa- Brown concludes from his ex- anonymous telephoned bomb lage of Burbank last week, the When the bomb threat marred miliar as Homecoming and the perience as chairman of Men's threats. All have been false voice of a bomb threat which President Drushal's inauguration in spring formal dances Hell Affairs Board that Hell Week alarms. closed down the school turned out 1968, no one in the P.E. Center Week was experienced or wit- must be changed. The name f'i Area public schools have re- to be a fifth grade boy who later knew about it until after they left nessed by the majority of students games, he recognizes, are nec- ceived most of the threats, four confessed. on campus. Preliminary reports essary, but sections should find alone at Wooster High School. Regardless of whether the bomb Yet the twisted minds indicate that this Hell Week was a better way of achieving unity Factories and stores have also threat is being used as a revolution- little different from those of past than through common suffer- been emptied by police to per- ary plaything or not, the effect of that make the bomb years, except that it was held later ing. mit a search for non-existe- nt frightening people with impending threats here in a small in the year, and that a persistent foe Dean King also expressed an bombs. The most deranged violence remains all too real. community like Wooster of Hell Week the faculty has unfavorable opinion toward the bomb threat was at Wooster The malicious use of the tele- represent only a been noticeably uncritical. organization of Hell Week. Community Hospital where phone to fraudulently report the Hell Week, however, did not es- When told by the Voice that 70 scores of patients had to be trans- presence of a bomb in a building is symptom ofa national cape controversy and criticism. percent of the eligible freshman ferred an emergency which a cowardly act. Yet the twisted hysteria. Neal Brown, chairman of the Men's and transfer students pledged was not even necessary at the minds that make the bomb threats Affairs Board, submitted his resig- and joined sections, he estimated height of the flash flooding of here in a small community like the building. Now the FBI re- nation because the section failed to that 10 years ago 90 percent of Wooster in July. Wooster represent only a symptom quires that public buildings be retain a previously agreed-upo- n the freshman pledged and joined If local law enforcement agen- of a national hysteria. emptied of people upon the re- rule to not accept pledges who had sections. cies have any leads about the A mentally disturbed young man ceipt of a threat. less than a 2.0 grade average for The College, he feels, has ac- identity of those making the recently walked calmly into the Undoubtedly, some type of wire- either the second quarter or for both commodated itself to the new bomb threats, they have not police station of Shaker Heights, tapping to trap the person making quarters. breed of student at Wooster by made them public. Ohio, with a package in his hands. a bomb threat is probably already Several section presidents told changing the curriculum and so- Thus far, no one in the com- An unexpected police radio call in use. The local newspaper has not Brown that the rule had been cial rules, but sections carry out munity has proposed publicly prematurely detonated the bomb, begun to take bomb threat stories adopted last fall to appease faculty a Hell Week program pitched to that the bomb threat represents a literally blowing the bomber into out of the headlines on the front threatening curtailment of Hell a student of the 1950s. He con- conspiracy. However, the down- smithereens. Fortunately, no one page. As a result of only two of Week, and they intimated that they cluded that: "Unless the sections town rumor mill points out that else died, although the police sta- the threats, a $1500 reward is of- would disobey the rule even if the realize that the students at while the college students were tion was leveled. fered for information leading to attempt to repeal it failed. The rule Wooster are different, there will away from the hill on vacation, In nearby Mansfield, 36 phoned the arrest of the source of the was repealed by a vote of four to be fewer students interested in no bomb threats occurred. bomb threats occurred in a six day threats. three with one section abstaining. joining sections." If Classic Imports All Tapestries All Sizes Only $15! The Super Summer Sale is Back! Tops: 2 for $10 V Skirts: 2 for $10 Pants: 2 for $10 & 'XT Dresses: 2 for $15 Why Break the Bank? Shop at Classic Imports Just one student)

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: " ' - If : -f -- r .- . . . f '11 vr - r . . . k; I -- :. n .- frphoto by Ben Spieldenner Pieta Horvath '02 PHOTO COURTESY OF R.ACHEL RENKES The women Delta Theta Psi pose at their earlier this semester. of formal David Lohr particularly with the kids we work Features Editor with, who often come from lower income families, we get out of the There are a lot of volunteer pro- 'bubble' and get more involved," pans campus with she said. a more personal Litter boxes and pizza grams on that work "On children, and for good reason level, it's fascinating to see the Delta Theta Psi raises money for the Humane Society there are plenty of kids who can growth of our little sisters." use the attention. According to Horvath, her little Greek groups pick something they Wayne County Humane Society is Pieta Horvath '02, an English sister, Cortney, has really changed Damd Lohr really enjoy doing. It's a lot easier what I would consider an ideal Features Editor major and Philosophy minor from since the program began. "She to volunteer your time if you're project. I particularly enjoy bath- Baileys Harbor, Wis., knows this has really evolved into a more Anyone who regularly watches doing something you like." ing the puppies, running around and is definitely doing her share outgoing person, more comfort- The Price is Right" has heard Bob The 28 active Thetas each vol- outside and playing with the dogs." to help out. Horvath volunteers able with herself and with other Barker's admonition at the end of unteer at the Humane Society for In addition to volunteering their in the Big Sisters program work people, which I think has been

10-year-- Society, old the show: have your pets spayed or at least two hours per semester. time at the Humane the ing one-on-o- ne with a beneficial for hex;" she said. neutered. The women of Delta They walk dogs, play with cats, Thetas hold a series of fund-raise- rs girl from Wooster. "We'll meet Even little changes are notice- - Theta Psi know the value of this over the course of the year to and discuss what we feel like dol , able. "Before, she would never advice better than most. raise money for the organization. ing, we ve comparea me campus say please or thank you, and now "We try to go above and semi-annu- al For the past eight years, since the Last Monday was the libraries to her own, gone out to she does. You can see the impact organization was founded, the The-ta- s beyond what is Pizza Hut night. dinner, played games and done ofjust being in the group and hav- -, have volunteered at the Wayne normally expected from Club members worked as serv- homework, ' among - other ing something she can count on," County Humane Society to fulfill Greek groups on ers at the restaurant, greeting things,' Horvath said. "We just Horvath added. their Greek service requirement. people, taking drink orders and do the things sisters usually do However, the children are not seen campus," Renkes said. bussing tables. In exchange. Pizza They have firsthand the results together--" the only ones who benefit from work- Hut donated 10 percent all sales, work-Ln- g of an overpopulation of pets, of Horvath did some volunteer ; the program. "I think mat take-ou- t, ing with stray, abandoned and of- clean litter pans and generally look dine in and to the Humane work during high school, helping one-on-o- ne is a different sort ten abused animals. after the animals and give them the Society. Renkes said the group usu- out at nursing homes and playing of volunteerism. Because it's a However, the Thetas see their personal attention they need. "The ally raises between $150 and $200 piano for various church and com- ' mere intimate setting, you can see work as more than simply fulfill- goal is to find people to adopt at the event. munity functions. However, she the progress that is made in the ing the College's requirement for them," Renkes said. "A lot of times The Thetas also, have a holiday said volunteering at Wooster has particular individual. That is se- "We place a difficult to leave knowing that mug sale at the end of the first ng social organizations. it's really been an eye-openi- expe more rewarding than anything will be mester and a bowl-a-tho- n during lot of emphasis on volunteer work when you do the animals rience. "Doin? volunteer work-- else." . and our service project and try to back in their cages. Every time New Member Education, which go above and beyond what is nor- someone goes out to volunteer we raised approximately $350 for the mally expected from Greek groups almost end up with a hall cat." Humane Society this year. on campus," Rachel Renkes '02 In an attempt to prevent abuse or The individual members of Delta said. "It's gratifying to know that abandonment of unwanted pets, the Theta Psi are also active in volun- drop-o- ff K, YoQuiero... our efforts are going to a good Society also has cat boxes. teer activities, including Circle cause and that the less fortunate "If you need to drop off a cat, you the WVN and Every Woman's animals benefit from the work that can just stick it in and it closes, and House. "I really enjoy volunteer- The Wooster Voice. we do." they'll find it in the morning," she ing," Dulmage said. Theta President Molly Dulmage added. "Even doing little things like Email voiceacs.wooster.edu '01 echoed Renkes sentiments. "I According to Cynthia Cummings donating money at a cash register, think it is really important that, '01, "I have always had a soft spot for whatever cause, makes me feel Call extension 2598 when choosing a service project, for animals, so volunteering at the better about myself." Get cultured at the Wexner ! Women celebrate tions and performances, the Wexner a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Fri- . 1 , Molly McKinney V i , i Center proudly boasts an elegant day. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday ... ? Arts r Ektert.msmlkt Editor book shop. Browse amongst the and 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

jewelry, on contempo- - publications , When are open on , , exhibitions , . .i - . We all know what the words rary art and imaginative gifts for Thursday nights, the Cafe will re- ... . j "Ohio State" mean: football. What children. main open until 8 p.m. you may not know, however, is that Visiting artists and authors are The Wexner Center offers guided on the OSU campus resides a re- likely to stop by to sign walk-i- n autographs tours. - , . r nowned art center. Judging from the and talk with patrons. Community There are also opportunities for '"a .. . r wide range of events and exhibi- "meet-the-autho- r" book signings students to work as volunteer tour tions at the center each year, it is are also a regular feature. Book- guides and ushers for performances V well worth the hour and a half trip. store hours are 1 0 a.m. to 4 p.m. on and film screenings. "In Memory of My Feelings: Mondays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tues- Call 292-353- 5 for information on Frank O'Hara and American Art," days, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sat- how you can get involved at an exhibition featuring the influ- urdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays Wexner. ence of poet and art curator Frank and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays. The Wexner Center for the Arts O'Hara, will run at the Wexner Even if you don't appreciate art, is located on North High Street on 1 I Center through May 28. O'Hara the Wexner Center offers a great the campus of Ohio State. Gallery was one of the most significant menu in the Wexner Center Cafe. hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mon- American poets in the 1950s and It's a great place to enjoy breakfast, days, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday. 60s, as well as a curator at the Mu- lunch or a snack while you sit Wednesday and Friday. 7 a.m. to 9 seum of Modern Art. The exhibi- amongst cutting-edg- e art and archi- p.m. on Thursday and 1 2 p.m. to 6 tion is a collaboration of O'Hara's tecture. The Cafe offers a full menu p.m. on Sunday. photo by Amelia Kays

poetry with artists, portraits and of bagels, pastries, soup, salads, Tickets may be purchased at the i works created as a tribute to the frozen yogurt, wine, microbrewed ticket office located on the entry The Vagina Monologues I poet. beer, special coffee drinks and level of the Wexner Center, as well Last Sunday night the Underground resembled an off-Broadw- ay In conjunction with the exhibit, Starbucks Coffee. Cafe hours are 7 as by phone or mail. . playhouse as Wooster students came out for a staged reading of "The Columbus area poets will pay lit- Vagina Monologues." Written by Eve Ensler, "The Vagina Monologues" erary tribute O'Hara to by reading The Wexner Center Arts is a connected series of vignettes pmnuting frank discussion and dialogue his poetry and original works. The for the about women 's sexuality in general and their vaginas in particular. reading will be presented on April on the campus of the ohio state university The collection of monologues-tell- s of women's.experiences with 25 at 7 p.m. in the FilmVideo the- childbirth, sex and empowerment, to name a few. The performance was atre of the Wexner Center. co-direc- ted by Erin Kollar '01 and Jana Genzen '00 and was performed On May 12, Admission : by many of Wooster 's finest women in celebration of Women 's Week. The the Wexner Center ' will present a concert by the Lin- $3 Adult General Admission performance was staged in cooperation with the Women Theatre coln Center Jazz Orchestra featur- $2 Students, Senior Citizens Groups Collective and tlte Women's Resource Center. ing Wynton Marsalis. This swing and dance concert has been dubbed Free to children under 12 and Ohio State "For Dancers Only," and will be students, faculty and Alumni held at the Schottenstein Center's f Free on Thursdays from 5 p.m-- to 9 p.m. Pic mi Value City Arena starting at 8 p.m. The Faculty Production Call the Wexner Center for ticket - of information at (614) 292-353- 5 . Call (614) 292 3535 for information Throughout the entire 2000 sea- or visit the web at www. wexarts.org QUARTERMAINE'S TERMS son, artist Inigo Manglano-Ovall-e , Simon Gray will present his "Millennium Faatitring Clock," a 17-moni- tor video instal- Some things can be ignored ( la Mr let mm Baal lation that marks the beginning of Ml'""" Tmt AmmUM Hmyrt the new millennium in 2001. Dis- Certain things can't. Jefftntm played in the lower lobby of the Alexander Cox Richard Figge Shirley Huiton Flndley Wexner Center, the clock does not Christopher Matsoa Peter Hatholm display numbers, but replaces each Sara Patton Alan Walworth digit with the face of an Ohio State Directed by student, faculty or staff member Certain TmNGS Dale Shields that the artist has met in his more (Ha Swm tang) visiting cam- The College Wooster9s Rock and than two years of the of official Albright pus. Craig Dorer Adam Howarth Annalise Roll Cover Band Scenic Deiign Lighting Design Prop a Sound Detign Along with their many exhibi- - Caroline Mulcahy Courtney White ExcessAllAreas Production Stage Manager Aauaianl Director APRIL 27th - 28th ' Matsos Family Restaurant Next Thursday: April 27that The 8:15 pm Price $2.00 THE CUISINE THAT ,,'-- " - Underground . . Call 263- - 2028 for information INSPIRED SoCXATEs! 11p.m. - - 10 off all C.O.W. student and ; . . 8' Produced hv special arangement with Samuel French. Inc faculty until tbe year 3000 AJ. Free Pop and Popcorn. Open Bar. 1 54 Wen Liberty Street THE SHOOLROY THEATRE Vkootter. Ohio 4469! Sponsored by the History department J (330) 264-K8- 00 Great Desserts! 1 ft 7f Movie Review Driver to the screen "Returns" 'iTCiJiJuVilf ' Erica Barxhill with a twist" films. Grace's simple pleasures, such as Maagic Editor When Bob's (Duchovny) wife is being able to plant flowers or ride David Duchovny in a romantic killed in a car accident, he is dev- a bike. And Duchovny comes into comedy. astated and tries to put his life back his own as Bob. His skill ajt play- Minnie Driver attracting men together. A year later, he meets ing romantic comedy proves that while wearing a shower cap. Grace (Driver), who, unbeknownst there is indeed life after 'The X-File- s." w ; An Irish-Italia- n restaurant. to him, was the transplant recipi- it A man falls in love with the ent of his wife's heart. What fol- The supporting cast led by A nicolp woman who received his dead lows is a playful, touching court- Carroll O'Connor and Bonnie Hunt BULLOCK.' KIDMAN wife's heart ... and this actually ship that manages to avoid being (who also directs) is excellent as works! too cute. well, enhancing the performances PRACffcAL MAGfC Somehow, yes. (Well, except the The best thing about this movie of the leads while establishing sup- Falling in love is the trickiest spell of all. restaurant part. Seeing corned beef is the characters actually behave porting characters that are interest- PG-1- 3 and cabbage on the same plate as like adults, not actors on soap op- ing in their own regard. These are .) " spaghetti is quite a revolting expe-"rience- eras. When the inevitable moment not the cardboard cutout sidekicks "Practical Magic will be shown Saturday at 8:30 p.m. in Maieer. But despite the potential of truth arrives, the characters' re- of many movies; they are people cheesiness of the premise and the act with a refreshing realism that is you would meet on the street. characters, "Return to Me" turns in so different from the conventional O'Connor is both humorous and "Magical" weekend a delightful performance that suc- romantic comedy. endearing as Grace's grandfather, cessfully walks the line between But it's the chemistry between the ringleader of a group of wid- Molly McKinxey Java Well feel-goo- d fluff and heavy-hande- d Bob and Grace that is the heart and owers who sit around the restaurant Arts & Entertainment Editor Join WCF for baked goods and moralizing. It's certainly not the soul of this film, and both and argue about the greatest sing- The year is quickly winding coffee on this Easter weekend next "Casablanca," but it never pre- Duchovny and Driver are captivat- ers of all time. Hunt turns in a great 1 down, and good weather says 9:30 p.m. to a.m., Mackey tends to be. Instead, it is a light-heart- ed ing in their performances. Driver performance as well, playing graduation will be here before we Hall look at fate and love in the plays her role with gentle zeal, al- Grace's best friend and mother of know it. If you're planning to stay best tradition of "classic romance lowing the audience to share in five with an endearing mix of love Coming Soon: and frustration. in Wooster during this Easter week- end, take advantage There are, however, a few rough of these great Beginning Friday activities: Quartermaine's Terms at spots in the film. In a scene that Wooster faculty, staff and stu- proves Duchovny can do physical Friday dents all perform together in this comedy, Bob struggles to make play by Simon Gray. The play is microwave popcorn (he tries Friday Film Series Cinemark to "Burnt by the Sun" directed by Dale Shields, and will cook it while still wrapped in 27-2- 8 it's 1994 run April at 8:15 p.m. Tick- the plastic). And it's funny. But This Russian film attempts 10 to show that people can be happy ets are $2 and can be purchesd at Movies Bob has been living on his own for 263-202- 8. under Stalin's rule. a year and doesn't know how to pop Where the 7:30 p.m., Mateer, Free! popcorn? Doubtful. Certain Tilings Money Is (PG-1- 3) (12:10,2:10)7:30 The setup at the beginning is a This campus rock and roll cover bit heavy, as well, because even Hypnotist (R) (4:40) 10:10 Ames band rolls into the Underground for High Fidelity though everyone in the audience Rich Be prepared to be stunned. Lit- a Thursday, April 27 performance. Ready to Rumble (PG-1- 3) 10:20 knew the premise required Bob's (2:00)4:30,7:45, erally! Come see Rich Ames work The band, composed of guitarists U-5- wife to die, the movie still spent Marty Coppola 02 and Nick 71 (PG-1- 3) (1:15) 4:15, his magic, and maybe fall under his 7:00,9:45 half an hour getting to the actual spell at the same time. Chiorian '01, drummer Ross May Rules (R) (1:30)4:20,7:10, 10:00 point of transition. of Engagement 9 p.m., McGaw, Free! '02 and lead singer Luke Lindberg The Road to El Dorado(PG) (12:45, 2:50) 4:55, 7:25, 9:30 But small flaws aside, this is still '00 goes on stage at 8 p.m. The an excellent "warm and fuzzy" event is sponsored by the History Twenty-Eig-ht film. Great chick flick, great date department movie (assuming you can get your Saturday (PG-1- 3) The show costs $.50 at the door. Days (12:00, 2:15)4:45, 7:35, 10:05 way Saturday Film Series boyfriend to go). Not a bad to Magic" Free popcorn and pop will be avail- American Beauty (R) (1:25) 4:00, 6:55, 9:40 spend 7 bucks. The down side: it's "Practical Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bul- able and the bar will be open and not in Wooster, so you'll have to guest (PG-1- 3) 2:20) 7:20, lock play sisters who try to use feature bartender Ryan The Skulls (12:05, 4:50, 9:50 head to Canton to see it. But when their gift of practical magic to overcome Dansak '00. (PG-1- 3) (1:10) 4:05, 7:05, 9:55 was having to leave campus ever a Keeping the Faith the obstacles love. Don't, miss the opportunity to bad thing? of Erin Brockovich (R) (1:05)4:10, 7:15, 10:15 8:30 p.m., Mateer, $1 catch Certain Things in ope of their Besides, even if you hate it, you two campus performances. two of watching still get hours Springfest Concert ( David Duchovny. ) Friday through Sunday only Come out to the Lowry back pa- Spotlight Showcase Sorry, no passes or Supersavers for evening shows. tio and enjoy the spring weather Grammy Award winner Barbara with SAB's Springfest Concert. Bailey Hutchinson will perform Write for arts and April 28 at Mom's. This singer-songwrit- er On April 22, there will be no 7:30 showing of "Where the The conceit is free, and features the . Entertainment? bands Northwest "territory and will play from 9 p.m. to Money Is" and no 10:10 showing ofHigh Fidelity." Instead! Highwater Bridge. 1 1 p.m. And it's free! catch a sneak preview of "Where the Heart Is" at 7:30 pjn. Come out and enjoy the show! 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday Film Series Call Voice "The Sixth Sense" 345-875- the office Lowry back patio. Free! For complete listings any time, call 5. atx2598 April 29, Mateer, $1 Arts & Entertainment Thur, 11 Yes, things really do happen at Wooster in the summer

Molly McKinney show that is performed in more talks will be held at 7 p.m. in countries than any other operetta. Wishart Hall, and reservations arc-no- t Arts & Entertainment Editor Charles Leocq's "Le Petit Due" required. will run from July 6 until Aug. 9. The Ohio Light Opera orchestra With only a handful of students This French-flavore- d operetta tells will also be holding concerts in staying on campus during the sum- of an arranged political marriage Freedlander Theatre. mer for research or other employ- between a young Duke and Duch- Comprised of some of the best ment opportunities, you may think ess at the Court of Versailles in 1 8th young musicians from across the nothing exciting ever happens. century France. country, the orchestra will perform What you may not know is that y Rich with elegant melodies and a free concert in the park on the Freedlander Theatre comes alive if v many dance forms, "Le Petit Due" evening of July 4. Then, on July during the summer months thanks will see its first production in the 31, the orchestra will perform at to the Ohio Light Opera, a resident United States in more than 100 Gault Recital Hall at 8 p.m. professional company at the Col- years. Tickets for the second concert are lege, j The second Gilbert and Sullivan $7, and can be purchased through Founded in 1979 by the Colleges, production, "Utopia Limited," will the Ohio Light Opera box office. the Ohio Light Opera is the onljl run from July 14 through August Ticket information is available ' 263-234- professional company in the United 8. Set in Utopia, an island in the by calling 5. The Ohio States entirely devoted to the oper- South Pacific, the story focuses on Light Opera box office will open etta, a short musical play. They per- a king with a penchant for the Brit- in Freedlander Theatre beginning photo by Matt Dilyard, Courtesy of Ohio Light Opera form the complete works of Gilbert ish system. A happy ending results May 20 from 10 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. and Sullivan, perhaps the best-know- n John Pickle, Ted Christopher and Karla Hughes perform in the 1999 with a reversal back to the original Monday through Saturday and " operetta team, as well as production of "La Vie Parisienne. All three will return for the 2000 season. ways of the island. noon to 3 p.m. on Sundays. revivals of rarely performed conti- With the shortest run, Eduard Tickets are $30 for adults. S 1 5 for nental works of the 19th and early tria and Hungary in the music of memorable musical numbers in Kuneke's "Der Vetter Aus children and students ages five to 25. o 20th centuries. Auditions for the both countries. The plot closely re- theatre history. When "Camelot" Dingsda" ("The Cousin from Group rates and subscriptions arc-als- company are held in 11 different sembles a fairy tale, and true to opened on Broadway against the Batavia") will be performed from available. cities across the country each fall, form, has a happy ending. popular "My Fair Lady," it drew July 26 until August 12. Making and winter, and the performers for With a June 1 6 opening and Aug. praise from operetta lovers, and its first appearance under this title the 2000 season represent 12 dif-- t 10 finale, Victor Herbert's "The continues to appeal to theatergoers in the United States, the story re- WE'LL PAY ferent states. Naughty Marietta" will also leave everywhere. volves around two young women For this season, the Ohio Light viewers with a happy ending. Set The first of two Gilbert and in 1920s Holland and their search YOU $35,000 Opera will" offer seven different in 18th century New Orleans, this Sullivan productions, "The Mi- for romance. This lyric romance performances from June 15 until, triumph for American operetta is an kado," will run from June 20 to promises to be intriguing and en- TOWARD YOUR Aug. 12 on a nightly rotation. enjoyable and popular tale of ad- Aug. 9. One of the pair's most joyable for all audiences. Opening and closing the season venture, secrets and love. popular shows, "The Mikado" Pre-performa- nce commentaries DIPLOMA. will be Johann Strauss' "The Gypsy Lerner and Loewe's "Camelot" takes place in Japan and contains will be presented every Friday and Baron." Written in 1885, this op- will open June 1 7 and run through an underlying attack on English in- Saturday evening, telling the story You can earn more than eretta is the romantic story of an Aug. 11. Based on the legend of stitutions. With characters like behind each show as well as giv- $18,000 during a standard Austrian nobleman and his gypsy King Arthur and his court, this op- Nanik-Po- o, Yum-Yu- m and Ko-K- o, ing the audience a better apprecia- Army Reserve enlist- love, celebrating the union of Aus- - eretta contains some of the most no one will want to pass up this tion of operetta in general. The ment. ..and over $7,000 if you qualify for the Concert Review Montgomery GI Bill...s help in paying off a qual- a Rawk Show ified student loan up to MxPx visits Ohio with "Punk $10,000, if eligible. Ben Spieldenner the band's fourth release, "Slowly Tooth and Nail Records, and the MxPx sing about what they know. YouH usually serve one Photo Editor Going the Way of the Buffalo," and rest is history. They have released The show ended after two hours weekend a month plus A punk rock show is unlike any the band's upcoming album, "The four full-leng- th albums, a slew of of sweat and spit, with the band's two Annual Train- anthem, "Punk Rawk weeks' other. Ever Passing Moment," set to be singles and have even been in a punk rock ing. And you'll serve with On April 15, pop punk rockers released May 16. The songs ranged Mountain Dew commercial. Show." The song came from their MxPx took the stage at the Odeon from intense The sold second release, 'Teenage Politics," ah Army Reserve unit hit. in Cleveland. The crowd consisted and hard- out show and was their first real near your campus. 13-4- The sold out show was hot, hot, in- In first home video, "It of kids ranging in age from 0. core to the was their Over $35,000 toward Bremerton," Herrera After a set from fellow label mates intense and crowded, tense and Came from college - for part-tim- e Brian ev- writing of Ghoti Hook, the crowd was tired and makes crowded, relates the story of the Adams everything that a He claims the service. dripping with sweat The intensity cover "Sum- rock show so unique. erything that "Punk Rawk Show." was growing as the audience antici- mer of '69." punk makes a song came from his love of going Think about it. pated the arrival of Magnified Plaid, MxPx had punk rock to punk rock shows, and the unique Then think about us. or as they are now called, MxPx. its beginnings in Bremerton, Wash, show so unique. MxPx held the experience he remembers at them. And call today: The show opened with a disco as the musical brainchild of bassist intensity of the crowd like none This show was certainly unique, missed. punk ball and a rendition of a 50s "doo-wo- p" vocalist Mike Herrera. After the other. The Bremerton three sang and not one to be The song, which MxPx used as a addition of drummer Yuri Ruley about teenage politics, girls and rock concert is a sociological phe- 264-114- 6 the intensity of a segue into their hard-hittin- g instru- and lead guitarist Tom Wisniewski, religion. . nomena, with ' punk roller coaster and all the energy of mental, "The Theme Fiasco." The the band gained popularity. The Much like the fathers of BE ALL YOU CAM BE. Pistols, a can of Jolt. show was made up of songs from trio joined the independent label rock, the Clash and the Sex ARMY RESERVE www.goarmy.com Sports 12 'riZ 20 Building a champion: Following the finances No one ever said the cost ofwinning was cheap; a breakdown ofNCAC athletic budgets J.AMES ALLARDICE "We try not to be frivolous," Malekoff said. Spend Less, Editor-in-Chi- ef "We spend money on things we really need. 1998-199- 9 And I'm sure every Athletic Department Win More Total Expenses " their money different and has dif- When former head football coach Jim spends a The amount each NCAC school has spent on their ferent philosophy about how to spend it." Malekoff came to Wooster in Barnes arrived at Wooster in 1995, he wanted 1996, athletic programs according to the Equity in Athlet- Follow the football team's operating ex- and immediately made an to make a program rich with the tradition of effort to spend less, win more. ics Disclosure Act from July 1998 to June 1999. losing into a winning one. He inherited a penses during Barnes' tenure, then follow the During the 1995-9- 6 seasons 1- wins. team that went -9 before his arrival in 1994, with Bill McHenry as Athletic 9-- 1995: $92,187(5-5- ) Allegheny $1,557,174 and in just his third year led the Scots to a 1 Director, the Wooster Athletic record and a share of the NCAC crown. 1996: $63,114(7-3- ) $299,722 1997: $64,717(9-1- ) Department spent over Denison But no one ever said winning came cheap. $447,000. In Malekoff's first If you want to learn just how an athletic 1998: $44,087(8-2- ) Earlham $829,752 Moreover, in Barnes' first year there were year nearly $100,000 was program is turned around, you don't need to trimmed from the athletic $627,039 budget. Is only 52 players on the roster, compared to Kenyon look any further than the team's department's operating ex- it a that Oberlin spent $702,23 1 100 on the 98 team. Malekoff said that even coincidence penses, bringing the 1996-199- 7 Oberlin $702,231 on all their athletic teams, while Wooster though he was not here in 1995, there was foot- total to $356,000. spent $654,8 1 5 just on their men's programs? an increase in the amount spent on the OhioWesIeyan $1,212,250 ball program. The operating expenses are Probably not. Wooster puts a great deal of be- "I know there was an increase in staffing only one piece of the puzzle Wittenberg $851,481 emphasis on intercollegiate athletics, cause they merely represent which translates into success on the field. the amount of money attribut- Wooster $1,026,424 1998-9- On the men's side, during the 9 sea- "At the Division III level, I don 't able to intercollegiate athletic only 1997-199- 8 information available sons, only the men's lacrosse team did not consider it a arms race,' ' contests, "including team tally a winning record. In direct contrast, financial travel, lodging and meals, uni- the Oberlin men's athletic teams compiled Malekoffsaid. forms and equipment and officials." Thus, in the regular season and advanced to the a 17-9- 8 record. operating expenses remain consistent NCAA playoffs. Allegheny, which has a rich football tradi- when Jim Barnes arrived," Malekoff said. through most NCAA schools, with the aver- being $219,559. tion, spent 15 percent of their budget on foot- From the Ground Up "We were behind our predecessors in terms age for all athletic teams tend to il- ball last season, but has a significantly higher of staffing, and that is one area that is hard However, the total operating costs lustrate the importance each institution places athletic budget than any other NCAC school. When a program has only enjoyed two to overcome." According to Malekoff, the The Gators spent $233,497 on football last respon- on athletics. winning seasons in 15 years and is coming numbers are more reflective of fiscal year, and compiled a 6--4 record. off a 1- -9 season, the comparisons to Oberlin sibility than a desire to win. Ohio Wesleyan, a program that used to be be- some ut hold some validity. But Barnes was deter- "Certainly there is correlation Comparing the NCAC a contender year-i- n and year-o- before fall- mined to turn the Wooster football program tween winning programs and financing," ing on hard times, reasserted itself this last around. Malekoff said. "In cases of extreme over-fundi-ng The total operating costs for the Wooster year in the NCAC. In many respects, the under-fundin- g a Barnes arrived one year prior to current or it does impact football program have consistently been be- Bishops find themselves in a situation simi- Athletic Director Bob Malekoff, and received team's ability to succeed. But, there comes tween 19 and 20 percent of the total expenses lar to Wooster at the dawn of the Barnes era, a great deal more funding under previous a point where coaches and the jobs they do, for the athletic department In contrast to in that they are trying to become one of the Athletic Director Bill McHenry. In 1995, the and the players and the jobs they do deter- the operating expenses, the total expenses for elite teams in the conference. The Bishops football program's "game-day- " expenditures mine a program's success. At the Division the football team has not changed signifi- greatly increased the funding for the foot- and saw sharp decrease III level, I consider it a financial arms 1995-199- 9, were over $92,000, a don't cantly in the past four years. In 6, ball program in 1998-9- and saw the payoff the next year under Malekoff, as the program race." $172,528 was spent on the football program. during the 1999 season, finishing with a 8--2 spent just over $63,000. The next year there was only a minor increase record. During the 1997-9- 8 year, football in the amount spent, $172,742, which was claimed 14 percent of Ohio Wesleyan's bud- ! ! actually a decrease in the percent of the ath- get, totalling $127,407. One year later, the CONGRATULATIONS letic department's expenses. football program received $232382, or 19 To all who completed the CENSUS! The 1996-9- 7 year saw an increase in the percent of the budget football team's total expenses, as well as an Malekoff believes there is little correlation Over 1000 students participated ... increase for the entire athletic department. between the amount of money spent on a Thanks to all! Of the $1,010,457 that was spent by Wooster program and the success the program enjoys. athletic teams, $194,595 was attributed to the We don't compare ourselves to other football program, still around 19 percent of schools," Malekoff said. Winners ofthe Raffle are: the budget Last season the football team "People budget in different ways, and I Darlene Bubel Bottle Opener Key Tag spent $ 1 96,286, still around 1 9 percent of the think we have been pretty successful in both budget our budgeting and our success on the ath- Brian Carlisle Phone Card By comparison, Oberlin spent a meager letic field." Jason Crawford - a giftfrom the Bookstore $88,705 on football during the 1998-9-9 year, He did acknowledge that some of the in- going 0-1- 0 for the second straight season. formation contained in the Higher Education Greta Dishong a bag ofJelly Beans Among the NCAC football powerhouses, the Act Reports can be misleading. There is my forms t-s- tend suggest it is far easier little doubt in mind that the are Karen Foster COW hirt numbers would to - a to remain competitive once a program is es- filled out differently by different people. Anne Medlock a COW coffee mug tablished itself. There are different ways to allocate much of Wittenberg spent only 14 percent of their our finances and a lot of it depends on your Erin Popelka - a bag ofJelly Beans budget on football last year, totalling ' perspective. We need to compare apples and Mary Reynolds Binder Clip Key Tag $ 1 1 8,564; yet the Tigers were a perfect 1 0-- 0 apples." Sports ThursMfAMLEO Scots run at Oberlin Gambling popular among athletes

Rachel Dawson saw many improvements. The team Chris Powers The advent of the Internet has ketball player Stevin Smith found Staff Writer of Shane Bartholomew '00, Chris- Sports Editor made placing bets much easier. A himself $10,000 in debt to his tian Saulnier '00 and Jody Price '00 prospective gambler can hide be- bookie, rn order to repay the debt. stepped it up to throw their farthest, It's a Sunday afternoon in late hind a cute log-i- n name and a pass- Smith agreed to shave points off a On Friday, the Scot track teams distances of the season. November and there are 13 NFL word with little risk of being dis- game to allow the bookie to beat traveled to Oberlin College to Bartholomew won the shot put in games on the schedule today. Only covered. It is one of the reasons the spread and win money. Smith compete in a non-scori- ng meet 46' 1 1 .25" and the discus with a toss three have playoff implications, but gambling is so prevalent. is now in jail. against Hiram, Case Western Re- of 138'2". they all are of interest to you for The current Wooster athlete said, The Smith case was a much more third-pla-ce serve and Oberlin. The Saulnier posted a fin- high-profi- le team one reason. The spread. "Everybody does it. Not just here, incident because it was at trained hard all week and many ish in the javelin (1682") and Price The Cowboys are up nine with but when I went home all my a Division I school. But as MakrkofT people competed in was in unusual second the discus (128"6") 1:31 to go. They line up for a field friends were doing it too." said, "Division III is a link different be- events, but numerous improve- and third in the shot 7"). (44 Jacob goal. Luckily for you, they miss and The popularity of betting is what cause there is less concern about taint- ments were displayed, especially Johnson '01 and Marty Coppola the Eagles lose by nine. But really, has NCAA officials so concerned ing the game." in the throwing events. '02 premiered in the 400-met- er a re- they won. They beat the 11 -- point with gambling problems. Wooster Being at small school may Leading the way was Katie dash and earned first and second spread and you won big money. Such Athletic Director Bob Malekoff duce the risk of getting in trouble Walker '01, who won the discus place in and 61.1 sec- times of 59.9 is the life of a gambler. with the NCAA, but it does (119' 10") and threw her best this onds, respectively. One might think that not lessen the risk of finan- season both the javelin (99'4") and Some members of the squad trav- this scenario is far re- cial trouble. The current shot put (32'8.25") to earn third to Wesleyan moder- eled Ohio for moved from the Wooster "It's easy to get carried away Wooster player said. "loos- place. In addition, Aleashia Wash- ately 400-met-er better competition. The campus. However, one because it'sjust numbers on a ing sucks. It can put you in ington '00 threw her farthest this relay team composed of couldn't be more wrong. a real big hole. ... It can get season in the shot put (34'6.5") and screen. But then it hits you Reggie Ray '00, Nahum Kisner On any given Sunday, one you pretty frustrated." the discus (95 to earn second '02, and Tim when you get your billy" an '1") Scott Jones '03 Sir former Wooster athlete Then he added. "It's easy and third place, respectively. Louis '00 recorded their fastest puts at least $100 on the anonymous Wooster athlete to get carried away because Williams '01 won season in Justina both time this 42.78 seconds, line. This has been an on said. it's just numbers on a the triple jump (32'8.5") .74 a and the just seconds off provisional going practice for roughly screen. But then it hits you long jump (16'0"). Kerri Horst '02 national qualifying time. Ray also the last five years, including the when you get your bill." 400-met- 100-met- was first in the er hurdles won the er dash in a time time he was involved in intercolle- said, "It's become more and more Malekoff acknowledges that stude- in 1 :08.8, followed by Lydia Kruse of 10.83. giate athletics. prevalent, but we need to expose nt-athletes probably do gamble, 02 in 1:10.2. The track teams return to com- This is a direct violation of kids to the danger. ... We can try to but hopes that they recognize the Leigh Hutchison '03 and Kruse petition this Saturday at Ohio NCAA Bylaw 10.3, which prohib- talk to kids and those interested and risks. The athletes acknowledge that went first and second in the 100-met- er Wesleyan, the site of the All-Oh- io wis- breaking NCAA regulations its student-athlete- s from wagering make it clear why it is not the they are hurdles in times of 1 6.9 and Invitational, where Wooster will on sporting events. Violation of this est thing to do," he added. and state laws, but the payoffs are 1 7.2 seconds, respectively. face athletes from Ohio schools in rule can result in expulsion from the The biggest danger for gamblers enough to keep them anted-u- p. In men's action, the throwers also all three divisions. team and other punishments by the is the huge debts they can accrue "I don't see myself ever quit- school. It also can result in being in a relatively short period of time. ting," the former Scot athlete said. I married, charged with a criminal offense, Over his betting career, the former "Maybe when get but because sports wagering is illegal Wooster player has been down as even then I'm not sure." in every state except Nevada. much as $2,500. THIS YEAR A LOT OF COLLEGE This is not an uncommon occur- However, many student-athlet- es Additional reporting b James State bas Allardice, Editiir-m-Chie- f SENIORS WILL DE GRADUATING are undeterred by these possible con- rence. Former Arizona, sequences. A study done by research- INTOD2BT. ers at the University of Cincinnati showed that over 25 percent of men's Under the Army's basketball and football players had Loan Repayment gambled money on other college ath- program, you could get letic contests at least once. iuiiDarici:oiuii;iD out from under with a The former Wooster athlete men- three-yea- r tioned above expressed his fears of A 5-- 9 - enlistment Happy Hour p.m. I' W- Each year you serve one day being caught. "When I was duty playing, I was always scared of rj uance rany v-- i a.m. on active reduces being caught," he said. "I had to your indebtedness by one-thir-d call the bookie, and instead of using or $1,500, which- my name, I just used a number." ever amount is greater, If the fear of discovery is so 10-- 1 a.m. up to a $65,000 limit. great, what is the appeal of gam- i Dance Party The offer applies to Perkins Loans, Stafford Loans, bling? "It really makes the game I . fun to watch. wouldn't watch half federally insured loans, which are not . and certain other 1 I I .in default., " ' the games do if didn't bet," he J added. "Besides, now it's a lot debtreBefisjust one of the many benefits 8-1- j And can bet the WWF&WCW 1 p.m. Army Recruiter. easier because you over you'll earn from the Army. Ask your Internet." -- 1 A current Wooster athlete-gambl- er I concurred. "It's such a rush to .a i army: you watch the games when you have be can be: 9-1- 2 . a.m. .. www.goarmy.comall money on them. It's fun to win After Hours Cafe money just for clicking a mouse." 1 I 14 Sports --l2tQlf),Qril20

I Wooster Sports Briefs Softball completes busy week Team plays three doubleheaders, sweeps Yeowomen i Chris Powers Sports Editor Baseball -- 1 f?vV 4. Apr. 15: Wooster 5. Hiram 3 Hiram 9, Wooster 6 The exhilarating ride continued Apr. 16: Wooster 11, Hiram 6 for the Wooster softball team this Overall 26-- 4, 7-- 1 NCAC week. The first year program has struggled at times, but they have mixed in some solid outings as well. This week was no different as the Scots went 2-- 4 in three double-header- s. ---- Softball Uf-f-r . . - t v - Apr. 13: Wittenberg 5, Wooster 0 The squad opened their week by Wittenberg 13, Wooster 2 traveling to Wittenberg for a pair Apr. 16: Wooster 9, Oberlin 1 with the Lady Tigers. Wittenberg Wooster 3, Oberlin 2 broke a scoreless tie in the fourth Apr. 19: La Rdche 9, Wooster 2 inning of the first gane and j La Roche 8, Wooster 5 scored the only five runs of the photo by Ben Spieldenner Overall 5-1-3, 3-- 7 NCAC contest. Jill Miller '00 swings a base hit cluing one of Sunday's games versus Serena Sword "03 was the hard-luc-k for Oberlin. The Scots were able to pull out both ends of the doubleheader in loser, giving up the five runs dramatic fashion, rallying to win the nightcap in extra innings. Men's Lacrosse and eight hits in six innings. The Apr. 15: Wittenberg 12, Wooster 5 offense did provide much run sup- Apr. 19: Northwood 14, Wooster 8 port, collecting just one hit, a match-u-p of two programs in their story as the Scots needed a late rally 3-- 1-- Overall 8, 3 NCAC double by Jill Miller "00. inaugural seasons. to pull out a 3-- 2 victory. The game Sword tried to atone for the The Scots jumped out to a quick ,was a pitcher's duel throughout, as opening loss by taking the .eight run lead in the second inning Sword gave up only six hits. Women's Lacrosse mound again in the nightcap. of the opener. Most of the Scots Yeowomen pitcher Sarah Kier sur- The Scots took a 2-- 1 lead into tallied hits, with Sarah rendered a scant two hits, but the . 23, 1 Apr. 15: Wooster Earlham the fourth before Wittenberg Moorehouse '03 doing the most last one was a two-ru- n double in Apr. 19: Wooster 25, Wittenberg 7 struck for 12 runs. Wittenberg damage with a single, a triple and the bottom of the seventh by Kerri Overall 6-- 4, 4--2 NCAC prevailed 13-- 2. two RBIs. Anika Lehman '03 held Horst '02. Wooster recovered on Sunday as Oberlin to just one run on six hits Yesterday, the Scots dropped two they swept a doubleheader from in the 9-- 1 win. to La Roche by scores of 9-- 2 and Men's Tennis Oberlin. The battle featured a The nightcap was a different 8-- 5 to drop their record to 5-- 1 3. Apr. 13: Wooster 6, Ohio Northern 1 Apr. 15: Allegheny 4, Wooster 3 T Apr. 18: Kenyon 4, Wooster 3 Wnmpn'c AY nvpm Overall 8-1-0, 3-- 3 NCAC Squad whips Earlham 23-- 1, trounces Wittenberg 25--7 Erica Barnhill goals in the second half to round their opponents once again as they Women's Tennis Managing Editor out their scoring. take on Canisius in Buffalo on Apr. 15: Allegheny 6, Wooster 3 Jessica Critchlow '01 and Saturday and remain on the road Apr. 16: Kenyon 9, Wooster 0 The Wooster women's lacrosse Katelyn Connolly '01 paced the to wrap up the season against Apr. 17: John Carroll 8, Wooster 1 team trounced the competition this Scots with three goals apiece, and Kenyon and Wittenberg next Overall 3-1- 1, 1-- 8 NCAC week and pushed their record back five other players Maggie week in two crucial NCAC above .500 to 6-- 4 overall (3-- 2 Buckingham '00, Courtney Peter NCAC). '02, Beth Hemrninger '03, Emily Golf They began their run with a 23-- 1 White '02 and Miriam Esber '02 drubbing of NCAC foe Earlham each contributed two goals to the Apr. 14-1- 5: Wooster Invitational last Saturday. The game started scoring orgy. Students! 5th of 12 teams quietly, as the Scots grabbed a slim The Scots were solid on de- Apr. 17-1- 8: Walsh Univ. Spring Invitational Teachers! 1- -0 lead. fense, as well, as goalie tied 4th of 9 teams Kim But Wooster exploded with 21 Chris tensen '02 only needed to Babes! minutes left in the half, going on make one save to get the get the Allare welcome to a four-minu- te scoring rampage victory. that accumulated eight more Wooster 's dominance continued write for tiie Track and Field goals. as they faced another NCAC tilt Voice. Apr. 14: Oberlin Quad Meet But the Scots didn't stop there, yesterday against Wittenberg. The We WANT YOU AS A ng adding seven more points before Scots offense was overpowering non-scori- new the end of the half. They didn't rest once again, crushing the Tigers in recruit. on their laurels after the break, ei- a 25--7 victory. Call us at x2598. ther, racking up an additional seven Wooster will try to overpower Sports Than2JfM$ko 15. An Opening Day Tale Scot golfers host tournament Luke Lindberg Editor-in-Chi- ef Chris Powers outfield, extending from second The Scot golfers competed in two Sports Editor base to the walls in left and right tournaments over the past week, as center field. Former team owner they hosted the 3 1 st annual Parlor To everything, there is a season. and honorary first pitch thrower Bank OneWooster Invitational at baseball, it. Spring Dick Jacobs throws a Jose Mesa-- And for this is the Wooster Country Club on April has now officially sprung as the esque pitch that bounces about 1 5 and then traveled to Walsh for ev- four feet in front the plate, but first pitch has been thrown in of the Walsh Invitational two days includ- ery major league ballpark, new owner and catcher Larry later. Dolan makes a backhanded stop. ing Jacobs Field in Cleveland. The Scots finished in fifth place home opener for the Indi- Eat your heart out, Sandy Alomar. The at the home meet, shooting a two I at- It's going to be a good day. ans took place last Friday. day total of 640. Otterbein ran away game a Voice corre- 1:08: Cleveland Dave tended the as starter with the tournament, shooting a 294 spondent. Here are the highlights: Burba throws the real first pitch, on the second day to win the 12-tea- m up real- a ball. 9:00 ajn.: I wake and tourney by an impressive 26 Texas 3-- 0. Fans ize that I will be skipping all three 1:12: leads strokes. ra- curse. The day is getting worse. of my Friday classes and my Nick Balcken '01 led the Scot dio show at WCWS. (Quite pos- 1:27: Tribe shortstop Omar squad, firing two round scores of sibly the high point of the day.) I Vizquel homers to cut it to 3-- 2. 75 and 78 for a two-da-y total of raise the shade, revealing the sun- Fans whoop and gheer and are 153. This earned Balcken a sixth -- straight confi- !- t1 light I think, "After three filled with indomitable place overall finish. "I hit the ball snow, obvious the poor Rang- days of rain and today it is dence. It's very well both days," Balcken ers are overmatched. a good ... ' sunny. It's going to be a good It's added. day." day. Dean Pasalis '02 tied for 31st 1 and 1:31: three beer for 10:04: leave Wooster head Round of place with two rounds of 83 and 82. row directly home to pick up my grandfather. the guys in the last Taking third for the Scots was Jon pro- know as well as The last time he saw a live behind us. They Pintado '03, who took 33rd place fessional baseball game, the team anyone that today is the Indians with a two-da-y total of 166. Pete let everybody know was a collection of clowns who day, and they Wilson '00 was 40th, as he shot a cavernous stadium, it. Nothing bad could possibly in I played I a I 169. IMIOIll l J MI S A KD1I with empty seats seemingly ex- happen. The Scots were not too thrilled Nick Balcken '01 admires one of his shots during the weekend unmnum ni in , ago tending all the way to the 2:02: Burba, who long with their performance at home, as was, in fact, not Wooster Country Club. lakeshore. I knew it would be a proved that today Balcken added, "Overall the team see the new park the Indians' day, mercifully leaves. treat for him to didn't do very well. We aren't play- nament with a two-da-y score of the Scot finishers. , trails 5-- 2. Fans swear and and the surprisingly competent Tribe ing up to our expectations." Coach 608. Wooster took fourth with a Balcken noted the dif ference be- some more. y Cleveland team that plays there. curse Rich noted on the score Of 653, tied with Malone's tween the Scots' two-da- perfor- Round five beer Danch It's going to be a good day. 2:03: of for tournament's final day that "We "B" team and a few strokes better mances, saying. "The first day we Simpson and Co. behind 11;15:. After picking up Homer were a little disappointed that we than four other teams. played a tough course. Our scores

us. . Grandpa in Wadsworth, we take did not move up the standings more Balcken paved the way again, weren't very low. The second day hair-raisin- g :. 2:16: Drunken philosopher be- the always journey after being just five strokes back of missing a medal by only three we played very well." 1-- 71. usu- - , hind me makes a baseball break- up The construction second heading into today's ac- strokes. Pintado had a nice two Wooster heads back out to the "You ally makes it interesting, but this through by saying, need to tion." days, as well, as he shot a 79 and links this I riday and Saturday as a bat- time the trip proceeds without swing to hit the ball" to Two days later, the Scots headed an 83. they travel to Ohio Wesleyan to

a Thanks, iu-versityStri- mer incident. It's going to be a good ter who takes strike. to Walsh to compete in the Walsh Matt Elliott '03. Ryan Flynn "03 compete in the Ohio Wesleyan l ' guy. Oh, and he probably heard day., -f- '. . Invitational. Malone won the tour- - and Adam Morse '03 rounded out Invitational 12:27 pan.: We arrive at the you. - ... ' : end of the tunnel that is the walk- 4:13: Ball game. Tribe falls 7-- 2. way to Gateway from the Rapid. Beer vendor collapses from heat We are greeted at the end of said exhaustion after climbing the walkway by a group of people stairs for about the 73rd time to Men's lacrosse steps up game protesting against the Indians' serve the guys behind us. Fans Tribe Chief Wahoo logo. Some guy tells curse Burba, Fans curse the Raymond tallying three goals and Wooster outscore North wod collected a mere Ann me sarcastically that he likes my offense, which Office Manager scoring one from Plumly. Offensively leading the way on the day. Fans curse the Indians cap. I decide to be nice four hits The third quarter belonged to- for Wooster was Colin llarineil and simply smile and proceed. It's weak beer vendor who can't tally to the Tigers. Wittenberg '03 who netted six of the Scots day. handle the stress of the stairs. Fans still going to be a good On a great day to do anything dominated play, scoring twice on eight goals. Brandon Mohr '02 the Opening Day Curse. 12:36: We arrive at our seats. curse outside, The College of Wooster nine shots while Wooster failed to tallied the other two goals lor us "We always lose on opening day," My Voice press credentials get Men's Lacrosse team decided to convert any of their three shots on Wooster. mile from they say, conveniently overlook- seats a mere quarter step up and play some ball. Last goal. Also playing well was Dan W. ing last year's dramatic extra-innin- g home plate. Section 567, Row Saturday the Scots did battle with Plumly again sparked the of- Maurcr '01, who dominated the win. Fans curse other fans The rows go to letter X. A downer, Wittenberg on Carl Dale Memorial fense in the fourth, scoring one of face offs during the contest. Day. cursing, but we are still at Opening Field. the Scots' three goals of the pe- Wooster. though, fell short of thi any- why I love Opening Day. 1 3-- It's going to be a good day, That's Tigers jumped out riod. win by a score of 8. a "spirited" The visiting way. , Surrounded by slew of their last two con- to a 3--0 lead in the first period of The Scots took the field again After dropping flag big- fans, the game never has as much 12:59: An American play, but Wooster netted one of their yesterday hosting Northwood. tests, the Scots will look to improve is appeal as it does in Row Wof the 3- ( 1 -- ger than David Cone's ERA own courtesy Kyle Plumly '02. Wooster started the game slowly upon their -8 3 N.CAC) record deck. of used for the national anthem. The upper was an exact but found their rhythm in the sec- when they travel to Marietta on I. : 1 f . , Anmt The second quarter flag literally takes up the entire 11 wu ami a ax ua jr. replica of the first with Wittenberg ond half where they managed to TT TThe Wooster VOICE lOtrfMQril 20 Tennis double faults Win streak ends at 19, Moga sets record Ogg "01 won in the second singles Erica Barshill Luke Lixdberg position and Clint Bailey '03 took Masagisg Editor L. 6--2, 6-- 4- Editor-in-Chi- ef a win at number six singles. The Scots' marquee match of the week, however, was a showdown All good things must come to an The Fighting Scot men's tennis with Kenyon, who is a traditional end, as the Scot baseball team dis- x fir team took on two tough opponents men's tennis powerhouse. Ogg covered when last week saw the 4-- 19-ga- this past week, as they fell 3 to once again prevailed, as he took the end of two streaks. Their me conference rivals Allegheny and number two singles match. Fifth winning spree was spoiled in the Kenyon. and sixth singles also belonged to second game of a doubleheader This past Thursday, however, the the Scots, as Jim Sayed '02 won at with Hiram on Saturday, and Nic 6-- Scots beat Ohio Northern 1 in a number five and Bailey was again Moga '02 broke the 63 year-ol- d non-conferen- ce match. Jake Sintich solid at number six. school record for consecutive shut- "02 cruised to his second straight It was a solid match for the Scots, out innings. win at first singles. It was a close who stand at 8-- 10 but have lost a Wooster started strong in the first 1 7i,- - "4 match, as tight scores decided nu- number of 4-- 3 decisions that eas- game of the pair, taking it 5-- 3. The merous match-up- s and three went ily could have gone either way. Scots once again depended on the to tiebreakers. The match with Denison sched- long ball, scoring four of their five A 4-- 3 loss to rival Allegheny fol- uled for today has been cancelled. runs on homers. Jared Treadway ' i lowed on April 15, continuing the It has been rescheduled for April '02, Bill Daugherty '02 and Ben 'if Scots season tradition of tough, 27. The Scots travel to Case West-er- a Byo '01 each went yard for the close losses. Reserve on April 25 to compete Scots. The defense was strong in The Scots took the doubles point and then will complete their regu- the first game, as well, as Shane in the match, but they lost four lar season with the home match Flinner '00 and Brian Kemery '01 singles matches to the Gators. Rob against the Big Red. turned a double play. Hurler John ' ' - 1 Werner 02 continued his domina- ; - - IT t' r nce on the mound, turning in a com-

" " JjUi-a-jm-fanj --- : - -- - -J.-- , . . - f- - plete game highlighted by 10 " V: x ... ll hiH ittirt jigf i ilTtM' tl'ntifllrif 'ilirtllttf strikeouts. Werner held the Terri- - -,- ...... rv ers to five hits while walking one. The second game was a differ- ent story. The Terriers struck early, beating up Scot starter Ben Maibach '00 in a five-ru- n second.

-w.- i-- mmq0r ---s- --KW&- & rally was assisted by two . ?& 95Jt- - , Their Wooster errors, which led to three asV of the five runs being unearned. 11 L w Moga came on for four innings of photo by James Allardice k - -- ! - 1 A t i i .f 1 relief and extended his shutout streak to 21 and a third consecu- Hfcojer southpaw John Werner '02 delivers a pitch during the weekend three-gam- e two three tive innings before allowing an un- series with Hiram at Art Murray Field. The Scots took of from improve to 26-- 4. earned run to score. The record was the visiting Terriers to by Collins in ' . , previously set Arthur t ! tt . .V,- . I ; 1 V . t 1937. found it. Sort of. They won, but sponsible for three miscues, The Scots were down, but they it wasn't pretty. In a game that they also turned three double weren't out yet. They battled back saw a combined nine errors and plays. and tied it up in the sixth, grabbing seven unearned runs, Wooster The Wooster offense capitalized four unearned runs courtesy of an came out on the bright side of on the six Hiram errors, scoring five error by the Hiram third baseman. the debacle, outlasting Hiram unearned runs. A bad throw to first But the Scot pitching staff couldn't 11-- 6. by the Hiram shortstop in the bot- hang on, as relievers Joe Vardon '02 The game started ominously tom of the sixth allowed leadoff and Ryan Williamson '01 gave up when Scot starter Matt Englander batter Daugherty aboard, sparking J three more runs on three hits. '02 saw his second pitch blasted out a four-ru- n rally and putting the V Vardon (2-- 1) took the loss, and the of the ballpark. Scots on top for good. Scots' winning streak ground to a However, he settled down and The Scots came out of the series photo by James Allardice halt. grabbed the win, turning in six in- owning a 26--4 record (7-- 1 in the Jake Sintich '02 backhands a return in Tuesday's match agianst Kenyon. The The Scots sought redemption in nings and striking out four. NCAC), and put it on the line on Scots nearly pulled off the upset but fell 4-- 3. the rubber match on Sunday and Though the Scot defense was re the road today against Malone.

Men's Tennis Baseball Women's Tennis Men 's Lacrosse Track and Field Today Denison 3:30 p.m. (H) Mon. Otterbein 4 p.m. (A) 1 All-Oh- Tues. Case Western 3:30 p.m. (A) Today Malone 4 p.m. (H) Wed. Malone 3:30 p.m. (H) SaL Marietta p.m. (A) SaL io Champs. 10 am. (A) Sat. Ohio Wesleyan (2) 1 p.m. (H) Tues. Kenyan 4:30 pjn. (AX Women 's Lacrosse Wed. Denison 4 p.m. (A) Golf Sat. Canisius 12 p.m. (A) Softball Tue. Wesleyan (2) 3:30p.m. (H) Tues. Kenyon 4:30p.m. (A) Ohio FrUSat. OWW Strimer Inv. (A)