Crawfordsville, Indiana | September 16, 2011 | Volume 104, Issue 3

Where Are They Now? Rob Arnett ‘09

RYAN LUTZ ‘13 during my time at Wabash, which has STAFF WRITER helped me with other forms of fight- ing. The way I analytically approach Everyone knows that being a the sport and all of my different styles college athlete has to come to an of training though is a direct result end. It often comes faster than any of from the way I learned how to think us realize. So what happens to the at Wabash. I owe a lot to my experi- quarterback after he made that touch- ences there and wouldn’t trade them down throw? What happened to the for anything.” basketball player after he sank that Instead of just focusing on his game winning three? Where does nine-to-five job, Arnett wanted to the second baseman go after he hits a continue challenging himself by walk off homerun? turning pro and fighting against better The Bachelor is beginning a series opponents. In addition, it is a great of “Where Are They Now?” stories way to forget about the stresses of about former standout Little Giant work and everyday life. athletes who are excelling as alumni. “Realistically, MMA is my only The first alumnus The Bachelor has outlet to put my skill sets to work on followed is Rob Arnett ’09, a former a big stage,” Arnett said. “Being able Wabash wrestler. to let out my aggression and to work Arnett was a force on the mat dur- a crowd makes for a good release ing his Wabash career, and since then from everyday life. It’s what I enjoy he has continued to excel in both the doing.” work force and the octagon of mixed “Rob also had an intriguing sense martial art fighting. of humor,” Herzog said. “He didn’t “I’m currently a team leader for draw attention to himself with it at Royal United Mortgage, and I assist all and yet, he is in a sport where you my group of loan advisors in build- have to draw attention to yourself”. ing their skill sets and help my clients COURTESY OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS With his balancing act holding up with pursuing mortgage financing,” Rob Arnett ‘09, shown here wrestling for Wabash in 2008, was a heavyweight while right now, Arnett plans “on compet- in College and now balances his career as a loan advisor with pro UFC fighting. Arnett said. “I compete in MMA as ing in the sport until it is no longer my after-work hobby. I’m fighting on lowing and I have my very own ‘No emotions of literary characters in feasible for him to do so”. So far the professional level, so some of my Leftovers’ [the slogan of his fans] sun British Literature. And then when he the worst injury Arnett has received opponents have a much stronger por- glasses.” got onto the mat he had this whole is cauliflower ear, largely leaving his tion of their day to dedicate towards Of course, by not competing full other persona and emotional intensity workplace life unaffected. If he can training, but I’m confident in my skill time he is sacrificing time that could that was the exact opposite of him in continue to avoid injury Arnett could sets and enjoy the dimension that it be spent training and getting his body the classroom”. have a lengthy career in the octagon. adds to my life.” in shape for fights. But Arnett also Balancing work and MMA fight- “I mainly just want to take tough Most fighters on the profes- pursues other interests that help him ing is a lot to have on one’s plate, so fights and enjoy myself,” Arnett sional level train day in and day out. perform in the octagon. Arnett is an example of someone with said. “Ideally earning a berth on the Some even train three times a day. “I also compete in Brazilian Jiu- a Wabash work ethic. By being able Ultimate Fighter TV show would be a Arnett has successfully balanced Jitsu tournaments where I have run to juggle all these extra-curricular great experience that I think I would being in the mainstream workforce my record up to 20-0,” Arnett said. activities, Arnett says he owes a lot to really enjoy. I’m just going to see while competing in the MMA circuit. “Rob is definitely a man of contra- his Alma Mater. where life takes me and try to keep “I don’t fight full time but I do dictions,” said Professor of English “Wabash helped me develop in a knocking out the guy across from compete year round,” Arnett said. “I Tobey Herzog. “He was so low key lot of ways,” Arnett said. “Obvious- me,” Arnett said. actually have a pretty strong local fol- in class with his interest in the subtle ly, my wrestling evolved a great deal Ransom Blends Teaching, Research

PETER ROBBINS ‘12 in the idea of leading an im- native species. My Master’s EDITOR IN CHIEF mersion trip herself. Degree work was on sala- “I’m teaching Advanced mander communities, and my While her new position at Ecology in the spring, and PhD. work focused on the ef- Wabash is Dr. Tami Ran- I’ve thought about maybe do- fects of invasive earthworms som’s first full-time professor ing a trip for that,” Ransom on forest floor communities.” employment, the new BKT said. “I was a Peace Corps According to Ransom, Assistant Professor of Biol- volunteer in Uganda, and Wabash is located at the right ogy has done many hours of I’ve talked with Dr. Wetzel place at the right time to research and has plenty of about potentially doing a trip pursue her study of invasive experience teaching students. there, [like the one he did earthworms very effectively. “I just got my PhD. from to Peru this summer], in the “Most common earth- the University of Virginia, future.” worms you would find are and I was a T.A. there and Ransom has a love for not native to the USA,” Ran- taught some adjunct courses, traveling that she said co- som said. “Commonly they especially in the summer,” incides with her interest in are from Europe, but there Ransom said. biology and the liberal arts in is also a species from Asia Ransom was attracted to general. that is well established on Wabash by some of its more “I was a field technician, the East Coast and is moving prominent small college traits so I’ve traveled throughout toward this part of the coun- that particularly stood out to Central America and Austra- try. It’s [strangely] called the FRANCISCO HUERTA | WABASH ‘14 her. lia,” Ransom said. “There Alabama Jumper. They have BKT Assistant Professor of Biology Tami Ransom will continue her Ph.D. research on invasive earthworms at Wabash. “When I was first in- are lots of ways to tie biology been bred because they are terviewed, I thought the to economics, for example, good composting worms.” are on the cusp of where much of that around here. all-male thing was a little and what’s going on in the Ransom’s research has native earthworms would be, “I have two kids at home, different,” Ransom said. world.” actually already begun at Wa- since Crawfordsville is just so they take up most of my “But I went back to UVA Ransom is trained as a bash, though she’s only been north of the Ice Age line, so I outside interest right now,” raving about Wabash. I was community ecologist, and she here for about a month. expect to find very interesting Ransom said. “We’ve gone impressed by how involved is excited to begin research in “I have a student who is results.” canoeing on Sugar Creek and the students were, by the this region of Indiana. doing an independent study In her free time, Ransom, seen some of the nearby state importance of immersion “I study how species surveying earthworms in enjoys activities that have parks, so that has been cool.” trips here, and by the mutual interact and how that affects the area,” Ransom said. “I to do with biology, such as This semester, Ransom investment between Wabash forests, etc.,” Ransom said. can build off his results so I hiking, birding, and camp- is teaching Biology Senior and its students.” “I’m also interested in how can formulate my research ing. She also enjoys snow- Seminar (Bio 401), Ecology Ransom showed interest invasive species interact with questions for the future. We boarding, but she knows she (Bio 213) and two Ecology probably won’t be able to do labs. Page 2 The Bachelor | September 16, 2011

Bachelor Wysocki: Passionate Chemist 301 W. Wabash Ave. Crawfordsville, IN 47933 RYAN LUTZ ‘13 EDITOR IN CHIEF STAFF WRITER Peter Robbins [email protected] The latest addition to the MANAGING EDITOR Brandan Alford reputably accessible fac- [email protected] ulty at Wabash is Dr. Laura

CREATIVE EDITOR Wysocki. The new BTK As- Yangnan “Paul” Liu sistant Professor of Chemistry [email protected] has come to Crawfordsville NEWS EDITOR from Virginia. Specializing in Kenny Farris [email protected] Organic Chemistry, Wysocki brings a fresh, new perspec- OPINION EDITOR Alex Robbins tive to the field. [email protected] “I’m really passionate

SPORTS EDITOR about the material I teach,” Brandan Alford Wysocki said. “I know that [email protected] O-Chem is a lot of students’ CAVELIFE EDITOR hardest class, which is why I John Dykstra [email protected] see it as my mission to help students grasp the material.” PHOTO EDITOR Ian Baumgardner In her teaching career, [email protected] Wysocki has always gone the

BACHELOR ADVISER extra mile to help her students Howard Hewitt learn the material. This is a IAN BAUMGARDNER | WABASH ‘14 [email protected] critical quality to have as a BKT Assistant Professor of Chemistry Laura Wysocki helps Mark Osnowitz ‘12 work through one of her organic chemistry problems. Dr. Wysocki hopes to bring enthusiasm to her chemistry classes. The purpose of The Bachelor is to chemistry professor. serve the school audience, includ- “I try to put myself in the little actions like these speak her passion for Wabash. said. ing but not limited to administra- volumes about Wabash men, “I can already tell she is Seeing the stripes that the tors, faculty and staff, parents, place of the students to alumni, community members and and Wysocki has appreciated concerned with getting to Sphinx Club wears reminded most importantly, the students. make sure that the material Because this is a school paper, the is as accessible as possible,” every bit of it. know Wabash, its traditions her of her Wisconsin days. content and character within will “She takes great trouble in and its students,” Santa Maria “Our student section actually cater to the student body’s inter- Wysocki said. ests, ideas and issues. Further, this making sure I know what is said. “She really enjoys hear- wore them for home football publication will serve as a medium Her passion for her subject and forum for student opinions has been well received in the going on and that we are on ing about Chapel Sing and games,” Wysocki said. “Of and ideas. Wabash community, and it the same page no matter what other traditions like that. I course they didn’t have the Although an individual newspaper, we are doing,” Peter Santa might even be able to con- white pots like the Sphinx the Board of Publications publishes has helped her assimilate into The Bachelor. The Bachelor and the Wabash culture. Being a Maria ‘13 said. vince her to partake in it this Club.” BOP receive funding from the Wabash College Student Senate, new professor on campus, she “I’m really looking for- year”. Even though she is new to which derives its funds from the ward to getting to know my Wysocki is also an avid the college, Wysocki is large- Wabash College student body. has come to know the Wabash way. students better,” Wysocki sports fan. She completed ly impressed with the way Letters (e-mails) to the editor are welcomed and ecouraged. They “One thing that really said. “I want to help them part of her education at the things are run here. From will only be published if they in- become the men they want University of Wisconsin- students welcoming her to the clude name, phone, or e-mail, and impressed me here was the are not longer than 300 words. students,” Wysocki said. to be. You just want to have Madison, and she was used college to the school spirit The Bachelor reserves the right to edit letters for content, typographi- “They are motivated, excited a part in helping these boys to the large sporting event shown here, she has grown to cal errors, and length. All letters become young men.” atmosphere. Naturally, she like this place. With her out- received become property of this and they have a lot of school publication for the purposes of spirit. I really love the Col- As of now Wysocki is only plans to be at the football going and engaging personal- reprinting and/or redistribution. lege’s atmosphere”. teaching Chemistry classes games, but what she is really ity, Wysocki could become a Profanity may appear in the pub- and labs, but she does have looking forward to is basket- favorite professor in the not lication, but only in cases of direct She spoke of some quote or if profanity is necessary students who were not even plans to branch out in the ball season. too distant future. to the content of the story. Please do not confuse profanity with chemistry majors or minors future. Even though she has “I see them practicing for obscenity. No article or picture of only been here a short time, the upcoming season and an obscene nature will appear in who went up and introduced this publication. themselves to her. Simple students are taking notice of I get all excited,” Wysocki The Bachelor is printed every Thursday at the Journal Review in Crawfordsville. It is delivered freely to all students, faculty, and staff at Wabash College. Parking Lot Project Faces Setbacks All advertising published in The Bachelor is subject to the ap- plicated rate card. The Bachelor reserves the right to deny requests for publication of advertisements. Student organizations of Wabash KENNY FARRIS ‘12 “While installing a curb much as possible with IDEM Crawfordsville intervened College may purchase advertise- ments at half the listed rate. NEWS EDITOR on the south side of the lot, regulations,” Morgan said. in the project. City officials workers hit part of an old fuel “Properly removing the tank requested to enlarge the storm The Bachelor is a member of the Hoosier State and Indiana Col- Recently, construction on storage tank,” Morgan said. and soil as well as refilling drains underneath the parking legiate Press Associations (HSPA and ICPA). the new parking lot on the site Found within the property the hole represents a large ad- lot and the sidewalk on Jef- of the old FIJI has overcome of the old FIJI house, the tank ditional cost for the College.” ferson Street. a few unexpected problems contained oil that had leaked Around the same time the “The redesign process led Announcements the project has unearthed. into the soil through punc- team discovered the old fuel to about a two week delay,” “With several issues that tures in the metal tank. Mor- tank, the team saw that fiber Morgan said. “The designers Friday, September 16 have come up, (the project) gan said the old FIJI house optic cables connected to the had to rework their models, 40th Anniversary MXIBS has taken significantly longer had not used the tank for any house at 214 West Jefferson then the construction team Celebration than anticipated,” Director purposes for decades. Street needed to be moved. had to rework their schedules, of Campus Services David Morgan notified the The cables on the west side of and subcontractors had to be Football Youth Clinic, Morgan said. “Our goal is to Indiana Department of the lot were buried too shal- hired. All of this took up time 5:30 p.m. be completed with the paving Environmental Management lowly for safe construction of from the parking lot construc- Saturday, September 17 and striping by Homecom- (IDEM) to make sure the the parking lot. tion.” 40th Anniversary MXIBS ing.” team followed regulations in “It was a small move that The construction team Celebration Morgan cited three main solving the problem. Regula- took some time,” Morgan placed new structures for the problems the construction tions required the team to said. “The cables moved storm drains and storm water Football Community team of Rhodes Construction, remove the tank as well as about four feet to the west collection system this week. Day, 1 p.m. various subcontractors, and any contaminated soil from and a little deeper than they The team must cover the Campus Services faced in the leak. were before.” structures before paving and Sunday, September 18 building the new parking lot. “We tried to cooperate as Most recently, the city of striping can begin. Bob Knight @ Chapel, “We plan to lay asphalt 7:30 p.m. mid-week next week,” Mor- gan said. “It’s a two to three Monday, September 19 day process to lay, coat, and Humanities Colloquium, stripe the lot. Of course, the 12:15 p.m. project can be delayed by rain.” Tuesday, September 20 No official date has been IFC Meeting, 11:15 p.m. set for opening the parking lot for student, faculty, and staff Senate Meeting, 7 p.m. use. The new parking lot Eli Lilly Recruiting Kick- off, 7 p.m. construction is designed to help eliminate the fire safety Wednesday, Sept. 21 hazard posed by cars parking Women on Campus on the east side of the Mall. Luncheon, 12 p.m. Until the project is complet- ed, student and faculty cars Thursday, Sept. 22 will still have to park in this Chapel Talk: Joe Haklin area. 11:15 a.m. “The east side of the mall serves about 18-20 spaces,” Indianapolis Museum of Morgan said. “We can guar- Art Reception, 6 p.m. KELLY SULLIVAN | WABASH ‘15 The parking lot that will take the place formerly occupied by the old FIJI house has run into a num- antee at least 34 spaces in the ber of obstacles that have significantly slowed its completion. Director of Campus Services David new parking lot, and parking Morgan says the lot will be completed come Homecoming Weekend. will still be allowed in front of the Chapel.” The Bachelor | September 16, 2011 Page 3 9/11: Wabash Reflects KENNY FARRIS ‘12 “our Pearl Harbor”. our family, the day still reso- to Osama Bin Laden, or in a Wabash College president NEWS EDITOR Aside from the same nates in the consciousness of the origin of two wars involv- affects our institution by day in 2002, last Sunday’s many from our generation. ing predominantly Muslim influencing fellow students, September 11, 2011. ten-year anniversary served We remember more details countries. Some don’t even curriculums, faculty, and Across our nation, memo- as the most profound public about that day than most days think about the day at all. countless other ways. Some rial services paid tribute reflection of that day. The of our lifetime: where we For some members of the impacts are small, while oth- to those lost in New York New York Times exemplified were, what we thought, and Wabash family, the stories of ers remain for many years. City, Washington D.C., and such reflection in its 40 page how we reacted to the shock- that fateful day continuously Wabash College has been Shanksville, Pennsylva- special issue on the various ing visuals on television. We emerge in their daily lives. shaped by the profound im- nia. Beams from the World issues of 9/11. Their cover- might interpret a low-flying The Bachelor retells their pact of 9/11 on a generation Trade Center crisscrossed age invoked memories and plane over an urban area dif- stories today not only in an of students, another genera- the country in remembrance provoked reflections through ferently after that day. effort to preserve the history tion of alumni, and the fac- of the horrific destruction an intimate voice to that day: Yet even as a flashpoint of that day, but also to see ulty and staff that have heard of that day. Speeches called the voice of New Yorkers. of a young generation, some how 9/11 has impacted our the ring of Caleb Mills’ bell. for continued national unity, While Wabash College’s people might think very little College. Who and where has This is a sampling of the praised the American spirit, connection with 9/11 may be about 9/11. They might think it influenced most? Wabash voice of 9/11. and vowed never to forget less direct for the majority of of it only through reference Each student rung in by Brian David ‘12 Matthew Kip Chase ‘03 Brian David remembers his location “As I reflect back on September 11, 2001, I can’t help but re- on 9/11 exactly. member how fortunate I and many others were to be a part of such a “I was in my 6th grade class, and the strong community as Wabash. There was so much uncertainty from principal went over the loud speaker at the attacks and not many people could answer why it happened and 10:16 am and announced there was a ter- if we could stop it from happening again. rorist attack on the twin towers,” David “However, reflecting back on it now and having spent time said. watching the recent ceremonies to remember the day and the victims That announcement began a string of I think about how the attacks continue to shape and influence our memories that the New Jersey native still society and culture because many of us who were students at Wa- remembers clearly today. David’s home bash then, have now gone on to marry and have children. That day in New Milford, New Jersey, lies across will shape the lessons I try to get my two boys to learn. My hope is the Hudson River from Manhattan, and that they’ll learn how essential it is, more than ever, to be a critical his family and neighborhood had integral thinker and to be courageous with their lives, even in the face of connections to the tragedies of that day. uncertainty and ambiguity. New Milford, a town of 20,000, “I don’t think we’ll ever forget what happened that day but I lost 47 people in the attack. For a week hope we continue to strive to be better people because we’ve lived after the attack, smoke rose from Lower through it.” Manhattan, blocking David’s views of the entire New York City skyline near his home. David watched other buildings Drs. Crystal Benedicks trickled in. dianapolis memorial, a public sculp- within the World Trade Center complex and James Cherry “New Yorkers aren’t necessarily ture project conceived by Craw- rude, but everyone is kind of living fordsville native and first responder collapse in the following days after 9/11. Professor Crystal Benedicks was in their own world,” said Cherry. Greg Hess. Hess spoke to their tuto- David’s mom worked for 12 years on on a bus to Flushing, New York “So one thing that happened was rial sections about the experience. the 82nd floor of World Trade Center II when the second plane sailed into that sort of changed. There was He brought a breathtaking compen- before 9/11. In the two weeks after the the World Trade Center. The BKT an intense sense of grief, but also dium of 9/11 artifacts, painting with attacks, David’s parents went to nearly Professor of English was en route community. People remembered to words, photos, and a remnant of the 20 funerals for friends who were 9/11 to teach a writing class at CUNY – ask each other how they were do- wreckage a testament to the near- victims. David and his family didn’t hear Queens College. “Like everybody ing. The next question was, did you ness to death and darkness that he from a friend who served as a Port Au- says it was a perfect day,” she said. know anyone?” experienced as part of Indiana Task thority rescuer until five days after 9/11. “I looked up, and I saw the towers Ten years later, both professors Force 1. INTF-1 was one of the first “When you see so many people lose on fire. And nobody knew what was are leading Freshmen Tutorials that rescue teams to arrive and stayed for loved ones from a terrorist attack, you going on. It was very hard to use coincide with the 10th anniversary eight days at the site. can actually see what the attack did,” cell phones, because the cell phone of the World Trade Center attacks, in “One of the reasons we wanted David said. “I felt it physically.” tower was on top of the buildings.” an attempt to look back on a decade to do this class was to ask, so how Despite the outages, Benedicks Adam Christensen ‘03 without the two lofty shadows. different are we really, ten years reached her husband, BKT Professor “I remember being struck by how “Even though it’s been a decade, later?” said Benedicks. “And we of Theater James Cherry, who began thoughtful the interviewees were in their it’s really only been a second, “ said imagine the answer will be more relaying information to her based responses. Even now, their words only Benedicks. “Culturally speaking, than we may think. The difference on what he and millions around the two days after the attack reflect starkly it happened a nanosecond ago. Not in the ways the news media works, world were witnessing unfold on against the violent backlash toward Mus- only are people producing art about the way we use certain words like live television. Benedicks eventually lim culture and American protectionist 9/11, we’re producing art about how ‘hero’ or ‘terror’ and the implication hitched a ride back home with one rhetoric voiced since 09/11.” to produce art about 9/11.” that has on public rhetoric, the vast of her students, and the pair spent IAN BAUMGARDNER | WABASH ‘14 The course included a visit to effects on citizenship literacy, some Above: Crawfordsville native Greg Hess, who the rest of the day transfixed by the downtown Indianapolis to witness of which are actually positive.” designed the Indianapolis 9/11 Memorial. media coverage as more information the unveiling of the Project 9/11 In- Drury Yearns to Teach

JACOB BURNETT‘15 and Sciences with a focus on Drury interestingly found STAFF WRITER rhetoric. Drury didn’t imme- that the Catholic Worker diately investigate rhetoric, Movement had a hard time Sara Drury is a professor but took more of a journey during World War II because who, if she isn’t busy teach- through different courses to they were promoting pacifism ing, you might find outside get her there. She originally during a time when the Allies or immersed in studying the thought that political science were fighting a “just war”. rhetoric of war and peace. was the route for her, but These conflicting view- She has a yearning to teach, Rhetoric was able to answer points caused many members and she has an affinity for the research questions she to drop, but the remain- Rhetoric. had. Drury has done research ing members retained their “I was very interested in on the quality and character beliefs. politics, great speeches, and of political discourse in the While in college, besides things like that as an under- United States. the immense amount of re- graduate and began taking “Most recently, my search and studies, she found courses in Rhetoric. I became research has focused on the her love for teaching. fascinated with it, and I had issues of political discourse “I was involved in coach- great undergraduate men- and on war and peace,” ing high school speech and tors,” Drury said. “I became Drury said. “From an insti- debate, and really came FRANCISCO HUERTA | WABASH ‘14 so interested that I went to tutional perspective, I have to understand that I loved New BKT Assistant Professor of Rhetoric Sara Drury brings a grad school after I worked looked at national security teaching,” Drury said. “I am wealth of educational and outside experience to Wabash. with one of my two under- and presidential discourse. excited to be at a place like arts education. ents.” graduate mentors. He and I From a social movement Wabash because teaching is This multitude of infor- Professor Drury is add- worked on a project about the perspective, I have looked at valued by the College, valued mation isn’t all that defines ing new perspectives in the 1960 great debates. Through anti-war movements.” by the students, and valued Professor Drury. Rhetoric department. She is working on this project, I She wrote her dissertation by my colleagues. From the “I have a wonderful close, enthusiastically enjoying her became really excited about on how presidents communi- first interview and experi- large, fun family,” Drury first year at Wabash. Drury learning more about this in cated the concepts of national ence, I was so excited about said. “I am a huge Buffalo has many interesting quali- grad school, researching, do- security during the Cold War. the commitment here to sports fan of the Buffalo Bills ties as both a person and a ing my own researching, and Her Master’s thesis and some liberal arts education.” and Buffalo Sabres. I like teacher that contribute to the of course teaching.” other research were on the Drury is an avid supporter running, but I hesitate to call unique, strong student teach- Drury attended Boston Catholic Worker Movement of liberal arts education. myself a runner because I er interaction here. Hope- College and received her and anti-war discourse which She firmly believes in the am not a very good runner. I fully throughout her years at B.A in Political Science and spoke to the U.S. public and advantages of an education really like outdoor activities: Wabash, Drury will continue Communications. She then lawmakers. The Catholic that produces a well-rounded biking, hiking, and kayaking. to integrate her rhetorical attended Penn State and Worker Movement also es- individual. Wabash appealed I also like cooking especially interests and personal assets received her M.A and Ph.D. tablished a case for pacifism to her interests and has con- with local, in-season ingredi- with the Wabash community. in Communications in Arts within the Catholic Church. firmed her beliefs in a liberal Opinion The Bachelor | September 16, 2011 4

Bachelor Editorial Board The Voice of Wabash Since 1908 EDITOR IN CHIEF CREATIVE EDITOR MANAGING EDITOR Peter Robbins Yangnan “Paul” Liu Brandan Alford

NEWS EDITOR OPINION EDITOR CAVELIFE EDITOR SPORTS EDITOR Kenny Farris Alex Robbins John Dykstra Brandan Alford Believing is Benefiting a cult. better men. a modern society where women have STAFF EDITORIAL No one wears anything but the Once a year, the newest Little Gi- proven again and again that they are sacred scarlet to a sporting event, ant candidates must prove their worth equal to men, that we are better off Wabash is an intimidating place. especially against a particularly rival by singing our song before we accept without women as our peers. In fact, one could almost go so far as opponent. them as one of our own. We relish that we are different. to say it has cult-like qualities. We have short, to-the-point chants Any student who would walk un- And the most important element of Perhaps the lack of female stu- like “Wabash Always Fights!” and der the arch next to the Sparks Center our cult: we buy into it. We believe dents on campus makes our small “Hard Hat D.” would be subject to glares and stares that Wabash will truly make us men, community more tightly knit as we We have a little idol named Wally of disbelief, having neglected the and that we receive a better education rally together to cheer for our sports on our state-issued license plates and honor our ancestors worked so hard and educational experience than other teams. We often hear from DePauw roaming the sidelines on Saturdays. to deserve. institutions around us. students and alumni, for example, We have ritual leaders in goofy We are run exclusively by a board You might not like it at first, but that we care so much more about the outfits who lead us in cheer, but who of our own alumni, for no one else somehow it works. Any one of these Monon Bell game than they do. They can only do so after first surviving a would know which way to steer our elements could feasibly be meaning- say it’s because that’s all we have to semester of training. ship. less. We are all just so afraid that the get excited about, whereas no matter We are obsessed with tradition. We have a creed which defines the day we choose to change one of our the score, they will have girls at their We convene weekly to hear a ideal man, the way we all should be, holy rituals, the consequences will be parties. member of our community instruct the Gentleman. catastrophic. But objectively, Wabash is kind of us about how to lead our lives and be We’ve actually been convinced, in Just drink the kool-aid. Rick Perry, the Romney Alternative Want to

KENNY FARRIS ‘12 “ideologically committed to either of the NEWS EDITOR major parties”. Gov. Perry’s treatment of This Presidential cycle’s Republican the illegal immigration issue contrasts Advertise in primaries have gained a more glaring strongly against Romney’s treatment of spotlight with the emergence of the Tea the health care issue during the primary Party in the 2010 Congressional elec- season. Romney, who passed a health tions. After losing control of the U.S. care reform bill during his time as Mas- House of Representatives and the U.S. sachusetts’s governor that was partially Senate in 2006 and the Presidency in funded by federal subsidies, has spent The Bachelor? 2008, the Tea Party formed a grassroots time trying to differentiate the Massachu- movement within the Republican Party setts program from President Obama’s that has brought enthusiasm and life to administration on the federal level. By what was a struggling party at the Federal not spending time answering questions level. Surprising victories over Demo- comparing the Massachusetts program cratic candidates, such as Scott Brown’s with many similar features of President victory for Ted Kennedy’s Senate seat Obama’s program, Gov. Perry gives him- self the ability to win a primary election Contact Kenny Farris in Massachusetts, inspired the national movement toward the loftier goal of win- while maintaining his moderate stance on ning back the Presidency. immigration for the general election. Many followers in this movement Gov. Perry can uphold his moderate ([email protected]) have gravitated toward Rick Perry, the positions such as immigration because he Governor of Texas who upon declaring possesses Tea Party momentum, which his candidacy in August rose to the top of will bring crucial fundraising during three opinion polls of Republican voters. the general election. Within a month Perry upended Mitt Romney, the former of declaring his bid for the Republican governor of Massachusetts, and Michele presidential nomination, Gov. Perry Bachman, a U.S. Representative from became the front-runner in the nationally recognized Gallup poll, the Democratic Reed Hepburn Iowa. Perry and Romney have emerged as the favorites for the Republican nomi- firm Public Policy Polling, and a poll nation for President, and each will look of Republican primary voters by The to battle each other in a series of debates Economist, three polls using different ([email protected]) and campaign stops before the first methodologies to reach the same result. primaries. We argue that Rick Perry will While it can be disputed how much make a better Presidential candidate for influence the Tea Party holds over the Republicans than Mitt Romney for two entire Republican Party, the Tea Party’s or main reasons: Perry is the most electable vocal presence in early primary battles Republican candidate against Democrats, as well as how much coverage the party and Perry possess the Tea Party momen- received in the 2010 Congressional tum that we believe will be crucial in the elections have caused many candidates general election. This article will also to begin appearing at Tea Party rallies. respond to some counter-arguments our In particular Romney, who found him- self 21 points below Perry in a poll of Peter Robbins team will likely face in the debate. First, Gov. Perry has shown himsel GOP-leaning independents who support to stand by moderate positions that work the Tea Party, has begun attending rallies well in a general election. As shown by such as last week’s South Carolina rally ([email protected]) the debate on September 12th, Gov. Perry hosted by Sen. Jim DeMint. At such was willing to proclaim as his candidacy events, Romney has been met with pro- views his actions as Texas governor taken tests (particularly about his health care in response to illegal immigration con- law in Massachusetts), while Perry has cerns. For example, Perry defended his been viewed without the ridicule stem- action as governor to allow children of ming from his past record on a currently Buy an Ad from us for the year for the illegal immigrants to pay in-state tuition volatile issue. at Texas public universities. In the debate The 2012 Presidential election can be he pronounced the policy as inclusion- viewed not only as a judgment on certain price of one issue with the other guys. ary, saying, “It doesn’t make any differ- issues like health care and the economy ence what the sound of your last name is, but also as the first wholly national that’s the American way”. Such inclu- opportunity for Tea Party supporters sionary views bode well for his general to influence an election, and it is only election chances, as exclusionary views sensible that the Republican candidate such as building a border fence are most with the most Tea Party support during likely to dissuade a Hispanic voter, a the primaries will gain the most potential demographic that identifies more with the benefit in the general election. Democratic Party but also were shown in a 2002 Pew Research Study to not be The Bachelor | September 16, 2011 Page 5 Overreaction by Students After weeks of complaints from students over Reed Hepburn ‘12 ing the date on a paper or changing that typo we the notorious, supposedly tyrannical new printing forgot about, and have found ourselves printing the regime, IT Director Brad Weaver came before this OPINION fifteen-pager twice. And I don’t know about the week’s convention of the Student Senate to field rest of you, but I never once printed duplex until questions. While always remaining civil, inquiries Columnist this year (I have no idea why, now that it occurs to from senators on behalf of the student body were me). distinctly critical. While my good friend Mr. Dyer Even if you are skeptical of the gravity of our was perfectly justified last week in his critique of personal impact on the environment (which is a the implementation and announcement of the new respectable and overly-persecuted doubt), no one plan, I believe that the extenuated groaning from can deny the direness of or financial situation. We the student body at large has been an over-reaction. can all think of a professor that the college has had From the very beginning, response to the $25 printed last school-year) has been tossed around to let go in the past few years (especially we se- limit on free printing for students has been nega- frequently throughout this debate, but Mr. Weaver niors), and many of us still nurse a soft spot for the tive, and understandably so. At Wabash, we expect last night put that number in more palpable terms-- late and great C&T, which was eliminated largely our tuition to cover just about everything. Within an amount of paper that when stacked flat on the for financial reasons. Many of us also know people days, there were slips of paper under every key- ground would tower over the mall, standing four whose hopes of studying abroad were left unful- board in the library computer lab which said, in times the height of the chapel. This figure also filled due to budget cuts which now only allow handwritten letters, something to the effect of means the college spent upwards of $50k on print- that experience for thirty percent of students, down “Please e-mail Brad Weaver with complaints over ing. Some may say that IT’s explanation of their from sixty in years past. Yes, it will be inconve- the new printing quota.” And, more trustily than reasons for capping printing was unclear or even nient to shell out another $25 for those one-hun- delivery from the US Postal Service, an e-mail war deceptive, but these facts alone point to two glaring dred-and-some students who manage to exceed the promptly ensued. Granted, notification of the quota issues-- environmental and fiscal responsibility. original limit, but let’s be honest with ourselves: was abrupt and rationale was fuzzy. Yes, printing is necessary, and for some of us, do you really need that handle of Captain all that But listening to the cross-examination a lot of printing is necessary, myself being a prime badly? of Mr. Weaver Tuesday night convinced me of the offender as an English major also guilty of minor- necessity of an action of this kind. ing in Political Science. But we’ve all made those The figure of 1.1 million (the number of sheets thoughtless mistakes of printing before updat- Keep Your Word, Mr. President

It is time for the President of the United States farther. Basically, the President showed no leader- Alex Robbins to keep his word. ship in that situation. Here we are in September 2011, approaching Speaking of kicking the can down the road, ‘13 the end of the third year of the Obama presidency, 870 days have now passed since the Federal yet, we are not better off as a country than we were government last passed a budget. Now, while you Opinion in January 2009. might think that this is simply a problem between The President told us that the $787 Billion Democrats and Republicans in Congress and it has Editor stimulus package, the American Recovery and nothing to do with President Obama, think again. Reinvestment Act, would keep the unemployment After the Senate failed to pass the Ryan budget, rates under 8%. Republicans brought the Obama budget to the Sen- The last time the unemployment rate was under ate floor. The result on the motion to proceed was 8%? January 2009. The President’s response to astonishing: 0-97. No member of the United States a Republican Congressman for the first time since the failed package? A joke on June 13, 2011 that Senate thought the Obama budget to be worth of 1923 in what was viewed as a referendum on “shovel ready was not as shovel ready as we ex- even being debated. Sure sounds like great leader- President Obama and his policies. The result could pected. ship to me. not be clearer: It is time for the President to keep During his State of the Union address on Janu- “Leaders at a certain point rise to the occasion. his word. ary 25, 2011, the President claimed, “We are poised Leaders are going to lead.” What word would that be? for progress. Two years after the worst recession In April, Obama’s Secretary of the Treasury “I will be held accountable… If I don’t have most of us have ever known, the stock market has claimed that the United States was at “no risk” of this done in three years, there will be a one term come roaring back. Corporate profits are up. The losing its AAA credit rating. After the debacle of proposition.” economy is growing again.” the debt talks, Standard and Poor’s dropped the It is time for the President to admit that he does On August 4, less than eight months later, the United States credit rating. To make things even not have it done and three years are almost up. Af- stock market suffered losses for the ninth consecu- better, the S&P announced that the passing of “Cut, ter the 2010 midterm elections and the special elec- tive day, the longest such streak since January 1978 Cap, and Balance,” a piece of legislation brought tions since then, it can certainly be recognized that during Jimmy Carter’s Presidency. Those nine los- forth by House Republicans and supported by the American people are not happy with Obama or ing days totaled 513 lost points. Four days later, the many Senate Republicans would have prevented his policies. He should honor his word and call it Dow lost 634 points in one trading day. the credit downgrade. quits after one term. There would be more honor in Referring to the recent debt ceiling problems President Obama adamantly opposed “Cut, Cap, that than in attempting to gain another four years, facing the country, Obama stated, “I’ve got to say, and Balance,” claiming that he would immediately which would be filled with more negative econom- I’m very amused when I start hearing comments veto it if it reached his desk. ic consequences and lack of leadership. about, ‘well, the President needs to show more Then, this week, we learned that the poverty rate For the rest of us, it is time not only to put our leadership on this. Let me tell you something, I’ve in the United States rose to 15.1%., the highest rate faith in hope and change—hope that a new presi- been here.’” since the early 1980s. dent is elected and change that might get our AAA The President may have been there, but what Tuesday, the New York 9th Congressional credit rating back—and vote President Obama out was he doing? A debt deal was struck, but all it did district, which has a three to one ratio of registered of office. was kick the proverbial can down the road a little Democrats to registered Republicans elected Have an opinion? Send your letters to: [email protected] [email protected] Want to Write for The Bachelor?

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We got our funding: Rush Bachelor Cavelife The Bachelor | September 16, 2011 6 Game Day Traditions KYLE BENDER ‘12 part of team tradition, the senior cap- STAFF WRITER tains lead the Wabash Football Chant to their teammates, who repeat the There is a t-shirt sold in the Book- chant in unison. store that reads on the back, “There is Do yourself a favor and go to You- nothing like Game Day at Wabash.” Tube and listen to the chant. Get as Hundreds of Little Giants would agree close to the entrance as you can on with the statement. There really is Saturday and listen to the words the nothing like a football Game Day at men say. Nothing will get you more Wabash College and the many tradi- ready for a Wabash football game, and tions that go along with the day-long as the team runs through the entrance event. onto the field, the look in their eyes For many, tailgating begins at the says the same. break of dawn as parents and long- Following kickoff, Sphinx Club time supporters arrive in cars and RVs members line the track with mega- packed with snacks and beverages that phones while standing on crates to will help nourish them throughout the peer onto the field behind the 100+ day. Some fraternities also organize football players on the sidelines. cook outs, always parking cars in the Rhynies conduct cheers, build pyra- best locations the night before to beat mids, and look for anything that could the early risers. possibly help ignite the Little Giant The Sphinx Club Rhynies play a crowd. Keep an eye out for one trying very active role on Game Day, ris- to sprint with the Wabash flag all the ing early to drive to the grocery store way around the track, only to collapse and purchase several hundred dollars with exhaustion in the last 100 meters. worth of food to feed any Wabash Every time the Little Giants score, fan who wants a hamburger before Sphinx Club members do the number the game. The Rhynies set up sev- of pushups for the total score while eral grills directly behind the home the entire crowd sings “Old Wabash.” bleachers, always taking donations for During many of the games, the score a worthy philanthropic cause. reaches 40 points and beyond, so it is Fans arrive early at Hollett Little always fun to see which club members Giant Stadium to mark their favorite need to hit the weight room. seat with scarlet blankets. Mothers Fraternity freshmen also participate and girlfriends come with decora- in the game day activities, working tive signs, showing support for their as pledge classes to mark the line of favorite player. Dads anxiously pace scrimmage on the track. Often times, the bleachers prior to kickoff, talking they help the Rhynies cheer and com- amongst themselves, anxious to see if pile a multi-person game of dominoes their sons perform up to their high ex- that is always fun to watch. pectations. At halftime, as the teams head into COREY EGLER | WABASH ‘15 Spinx Club member Daniel Lesch ‘12 prepares food for an upcoming game. The team is always out on the field the locker room for mid-game adjust- early during warm-ups with music ments, the playing field is invaded mation Director Brent Harris is every- The Wabash College Game Day blaring from the press box - music with young future Wallies, who bring where all at once, making sure every football experience is a family affair, that can be heard across all of campus, their own footballs and try to play last detail is complete so that the game one that intertwines the entire student often waking their classmates who de- their own game before their heroes re- continues without problems. body, both current and alumni. Re- cided to sleep in for a few hours prior turn to the field. The small but mighty Pep Band gardless of the final score, this family to kickoff. There are many personalities who helps jazz up the crowd and pro- always ends the game with a rous- Just before kickoff, the senior cap- add to the game day atmosphere, some vides accompaniment to “Old Wa- ing rendition of “Old Wabash” with tains of the football team walk hand who have even brought traditions of bash,” which seems to be sung every members of the football team. After in hand to midfield of Sewell Field to their own. President White can always few minutes by the crowd. Public the game, players stay on the field to meet with the opposing team’s lead- be seen at midfield, wearing his Wa- address announcer Tyler Wade ’12 mingle with classmates and family ers. By this time, the stadium is full bash hat and cheering the team to vic- has developed his trademark, “And members, who are eager to share the with several thousand anxious fans, tory. Dean Raters stands on the track that’s another Wabash College FIRST day’s success. ready for their Little Giants to begin with his two sons, Justin and Joel, DOWN,” which also gets repeated There really is nothing like Game battle. who have seen more Wabash football by fans. Dedicated football manager Day at Wabash. Thankfully, another Once the pregame proceedings are games in their young lives than they Rudy Altergott ’13 can always be seen season of Little Giant home football complete, the captains return to the could ever count. Professors come out on top of the Allen Center, filming the games begins tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. opening entrance of the grandstands, in droves to support the students they game’s proceedings for the coaching against Ohio Wesleyan. where the rest of the team waits. As see in class every day. Sports Infor- staff. I can’t wait. Muensterman’s Apocalypse

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Get Tickets at the Book Store. $30 for Guests. The Bachelor | September 16, 2011 PAGE 7 Bush Continues 90s Music Restoration English Alternative Band Releases First Album in 10 Years

JOHN DYKSTRA ‘13 highlights the band’s evolution from a CAVELIFE EDITOR typical 90s post-grunge band into an industrial alternative band. Vocalist and rhythm guitarist Gavin “All Night Doctors” and “Be Still Rossdale’s dreams have come true. My Love” are the outliers of the al- His English alternative band Bush bum; the band incorporates classical has been restored and released its first instruments, namely the piano and album since the band disbanded in violin. The piano piece in “All Night 2002. The band’s most recent work Doctors” is confronted by distorted Sea of Memories is its best since their guitar riffs that create a sense of ur- debut album Sixteen Stone. gency; whereas, the violin is used Bush revisits the sound that gave in “Be Still My Love” to generate a them success in the early 90s on a few dark, brooding tone often found on occasions. The band accomplishes the band’s fourth studio album Gold- what they initially tried to do on their en State. Rossdale’s trademark voice junior album Science of Things by sets the pace for both of these “slower experimenting with its sound. How- paced songs.” COURTESY OF ROCKBLOC.COM ever, they have drifted away from the The album’s first single “The After- Bush released its first album in ten years on September 13. The band is set to sup- port their new album on tour this fall with bands Chevelle and Filter. post-grunge genre, producing songs life” also praises the band’s versatil- that will bring in lovers of industrial/ ity. Much like “The Sound of Winter,” a Stallion” by opening with a dark in- Overall, Bush will win over the electronica, pop, and early 80s music. it appears the band was influenced by strumental similar to Razorblade Suit- hearts of critics with Sea of Memories. “Sea of Memories” is a suiting title a classic rock band. Rossdale’s lyr- case’s “Straight, No Chaser.” As much The band overcomes the skepticism for this album, because Rossdale truly ics are short and direct, and are oc- as I would like to say this is an all- often associated with a band return- used the past decade to evaluate his casionally stretched with high-pitched around amazing album, “She’s a Stal- ing to the music scene after almost earlier works to create this more ener- sounds that make this song a frontrun- lion” is a disappointment. The lyrics a decade of inactivity. Corey Britz’s getic and radio-friendly album. ner of the album. are repetitive, Rossdale is incoherent, basslines definitely suit the new al- “The Mirror of Signs” warmly greets Hands down, the album’s most and, worst of all, the band undercuts bum’s direction and the bass’ pres- listeners with its spaced-out drum pat- interesting material is “Baby Come the sound that gave them fame. ence is more apparent than on earlier terns, exotic synthesizers, and pro- Home.” The band revisits their for- Generation X undoubtedly influ- albums. Above all, Rossdale has fine- gressive basslines, which set the stage mer outlook and intertwines it with ences “Red Light”. The lyrics seem tuned his music style by leading the for crunchy guitar riffs. Rossdale dynamic synthesizers. Introduced by as though they are written to a parent, band in a more industrial/electronica showcases his trademark raspy voice, edgy synthesizers, this song is capti- apologizing for living a fast lifestyle, direction. Sea of Memories will make which conjoins with occasionally un- vating from start to finish. Although without any sense of moral wrong- the charts with its friendly, energetic settling synthesizer scales. the lyrics and instrumental stature ness. The song begins with a resonat- tunes. This album serves 2011 by add- The album’s second single “The conflict at times, the band’s creativity ing drum pattern, which is met by an ing to the restoration of 90s music. Sound of Winter” emulates the sound is showcased, successfully providing instrumental outburst that is similar to Needless to say, the 90s are back with of fellow English band R.E.M. The an unorthodox way to present the de- U2. Rossdale’s voice and the instru- a shifted sense of style and Bush ac- band uses synthesizers to give the parture of a loved one. Rossdale gives mental stature do not match the con- counts for that. Sea of Memories could song a rave-like vibe. Here, Ross- his vocal effort in this piece, gearing notations implied in the song’s lyrics, possibly be the best alternative album dale parts ways with his grungy voice between energetic bursts of confron- but that is clearly intentional, empha- made in 2011, even triumphing over and adopts more soothing vocals en- tational and desperate tones. sizing the essence of embracing one’s new material by Foo Fighters and Red hanced by an echo effect. This song The band teases its fan base in “She’s mistakes to grow and develop. Hot Chili Peppers. Warrior Brings Family Issues Into the Ring

TIM TAN ‘14 drum of fate that each character, and STAFF WRITER each fighter in the ring, dances to. There are unexpected turns too, but In order to fully enjoy Warrior, these are equally grim – the scene one has to compel oneself to burn where dad Paddy begs to meet his Nick Nolte’s last appearance as an granddaughters but is quietly left alcoholic father out of their memory. whimpering on the street is truly Yes, we’re talking about his confus- depressing. ingly shaggy performance as The But onto the fights. These are Absorbing Man. The central pathos filmed with blunt finesse, each a sym- in the mixed-martial arts drama from phony of force and mass, as they are director Gavin O’Connor Warrior an expiation of familial grief. Mascu- may draw from a lot of things and linity too, is front and center: specifi- have huge biblical overtones but it cally the fact that there is no greater is definitely not all Oedipal subtext. bond between men than when they The only thing that’s not subtle about are engaged in the process of beating

O’Connor’s deft study in fraternal COURTESY OF ANOMALOUSMATERIAL.COM each other ragged. More so than other reconciliation is the copious product Tom Hardy (left) and Joel Edgerton (right) square off in the movie’s final scene. sports besides boxing, MMA captures this punishing impulse of the male placement, so be forewarned, Dana maiden name and joins the Marines. contrasts the canny, glossy world of psyche most viscerally. The stakes go White haters. Big brother Brendan, played by professional MMA with the blue-col- beyond mere prize money, or cham- With a cast of relative unknowns, Edgerton, stays behind with abusive lar neighborhoods of Pittsburgh. And pionship belts. As Joyce Carol Oates Warrior is effective in portraying the dad and wrestling coach Paddy, falls Jennifer Morrison, from TV’s House, puts it, one plays football or baseball; universality of family turmoil and in love, marries, and manages to eke injects some life into a stock role/plot one does not play boxing. Add fa- heartache that is at the core of the out a passable semblance of suburban device (disapproving wife). thers, brothers, and sons, and all that movie’s one-two punch. Tom Hardy idyll. O’Connor ups the stakes with There are times when the symbolic good archetypal soup that goes with it (of Rocknrolla fame) and Joel Edger- a topical treatment of recessionary weight of Warrior seems to be too to the mix and stir. ton play the Conlon brothers, whose real-estate woes and a daughter with unwieldy to bear, such as when the So has O’Connor managed to give paths diverged early in adolescence. medical bills. Debt, war and reces- elder Conlon goes insane in a hotel MMA the gravitas and legitimacy it Hardy conveys the brittle strength sion – the barbarians at the gates bedroom reciting Moby Dick after has long desired? Or did the director of younger brother Tommy well, – are not the focus of the plot neces- breaking his 1,000 days of sobriety. of Miracle simply recreate Genesis in saddled as he is with the duty of hav- sarily, but provide a jarring update to But those moments simply under- the octagon? You decide. ing to witness his mother’s untimely an otherwise ordinary story of sibling score, like Melville’s tale of obses- death. Understandably, he takes her rivalry. O’Connor also skillfully sive individuation, the relentless Bob Knight at Wabash Legendary Basketball Coach to Speak on Chadwick Court Sunday Night JOHN DYKSTRA ‘13 day night.” for faculty and the community; children age twelve CAVELIFE EDITOR A native of Ohio, Knight graduated from Ohio and under get in for free. Students are required to State and played for the Buckeyes’ 1960 NCAA bring their student ID to enter. Revenue from tickets Legendary college basketball coach Bob Knight Championship team. He was also a part of the team will go back to Student Senate, Shelbourne said. will be speaking at Wabash Sunday at 7:30 P.M. on when they won Big Ten titles in 1960, 1961, and Knight’s lecture will not interfere with this year’s Chadwick Court. Commonly viewed as a controver- 1962. National Act. Shelbourne said the ticket fees and sial figure, Knight’s lecture will provide an insight Knight holds the record for most wins as an NCAA left over money from last semester’s National Act, to his coaching career. basketball coach. He was the youngest coach to win along with this semester’s student activity fees made Brian Shelbourne ’12, Chairman of the Senior 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, and 800 games and is Knight’s lecture affordable. Council Activities Committee, said, “I think Bob the only coach who won over 900. Knight was head “In a way, having Bob Knight on campus is like a Knight’s menacing reputation will bring in a lot of coach at Army for six seasons, Indiana University mini National Act,” Shelbourne said. “We have sold people. Many people know him for his blowups and for twenty-nine years, and Texas Tech for six-and- hundreds of tickets already and will be advertising him throwing a chair onto the basketball court. Also, a-half seasons. He started his career at Army in 1965 the event in local papers. Tickets will also be sold at he is the legendary basketball coach of Indiana Uni- and ended at Texas Tech in 2008. the front door the day of the event.” versity, so he is well-known in this area. Senior Council worked hand-in-hand with Stu- Knight’s lecture is part of his Midwest tour. A “We can hold about a thousand people in Chad- dent Senate to fund Knight’s lecture. The bookstore meet-and-greet session will take place before the wick, and I think we will be close to capacity Sun- has been selling tickets for the event since early lecture at 6:30 P.M. in an Allen Center classroom. September. Tickets are selling at thirty dollars each Sports The Bachelor September 16, 2011 8 Running Game Powers Wabash

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One thing was certain in talking to the Little Giant coaching staff before the season started, Wabash was looking to do a better job of running the football. On Saturday in their season and North Coast Athletic Conference opener, the football team did just that. Little Giant running backs Vann Hunt, Tyler Holmes, and Derek Rowe combined for 246 yards of rushing and two touchdowns to propel Wabash to victory over The College of Wooster 19-7. The Fighting Scots came into Saturday’s contest having already played one game, a loss to Bald- win-Wallace and Head Coach Erik Raeburn was happy that the Little Giants’ disadvantage in prac- tice time was not an issue in the final outcome. “Wooster had opened up ten days before that so they had a game under their belt.” Raeburn said, “and most teams make a huge improvement between their first and second games so I was happy we found a way to win.” In the first half of the contest, Raeburn’s fears looked like realities as Wabash quarterback Chase Belton threw an interception on the first drive of the game and Wooster recovered a fumble from running back Robert Flagg in their end zone to take an early 7-0 lead. The Little Giants responded in IAN BAUMGARDNER | WABASH ‘14 kind, marching down the field behind strong runs Sophomore Tyler Holmes’ fourth-quarter touchdown sealed Wabash’s season-opening win Saturday. from Rowe and Belton before Rowe dashed in for a touchdown. Sophomore kicker Ian Mac- Horn. Horn tallied 134 yards of total offense and five minutes remaining in the contest. Dougall’s extra point attempt was no good, which was named the NCAC Offensive Player of the After another defensive stop and a bizarre hour left Wooster with a 7-6 lead. The two teams would Week. long lightning delay, Wabash came away with a 19- trade possessions for the rest of the first half, hit- Defensive Coordinator B.J. Hammer’s unit held 7 victory to put itself on top of the NCAC stand- ting the locker rooms at halftime locked in a defen- strong throughout the contest, forcing three ings before this weekend’s contest against Ohio sive juggernaut. turnovers. Victory was sealed in the fourth quarter, Wesleyan. While Raeburn was pleased with his The spark Wabash needed came on their first after Wabash forced the Scots to punt they took team’s performance, especially with the defense defensive series of the second half when freshmen some more time off the clock and put seven more and the running game, he acknowledges that there defensive back Houston Hodges intercepted a pass points up on the scoreboard thanks to an eight is still work to be done. “I was really happy with from Scot quarterback Richard Barnes. After the yard run by sophomore running back Tyler how we played defensively,” Raeburn said, “and I turnover the Little Giants rammed the ball down Holmes. This time MacDougall’s kick was good was pleased overall with our offense. “ the throats of Wooster defenders and took a 12-7 and Wabash led the ball game 19-7 with just over lead after Belton’s pass to wide receiver Jonathan See, FOOTBALL, Page 9 Soccer Looking To Build Momentum

BRANDAN ALFORD ‘12 involved, this is a good squad. “We have three games before we SPORTS EDITOR go on the road to play Oberlin. Hope- fully in those three games we can With a senior-laden team expecting see some good results in build some big things out of this fall’s season, it confidence going into the NCAC was a pair of freshmen who helped schedule.” get the Little Giant soccer team back That match against Oberlin will on track this past weekend. be an important one on several levels. After suffering back-to-back Not only will it be the Little Giants’ defeats at home, Wabash (2-2-1) first conference match, but it will earned a 1-0 victory over former con- also be the first road contest of the ference foe Earlham on Saturday. season. With the new soccer facility Losses to Chicago and Rose Human in place, Wabash is in the middle of had derailed the team’s strong start. a nine-match homestand to begin the But freshman Blake Jennings’ goal season. was all Wabash would need to right While freshmen have certainly COURTESY OF WABASH LACROSSE the ship against the Quakers. splashed onto the scene in a big way Senior Tyler Presley secures the ball for Wabash in a match last spring. On Wednesday, the Little Giants this year, this team will likely go as kept the momentum going as they the senior class goes. earned a 3-1 victory over Hanover. The 11-man senior class is full of Once again, Jennings was in the mid- players who have been major con- Lacrosse Gaining dle of the offensive attack, scoring in tributors for much of their Wabash the match’s final minute to secure career. the victory. Forward Femi Oluyedon had start- “I’ve been impressed with this ed 44 matches going into this sea- Attention at Wabash year’s freshman class,” said coach son, having amassed 16 goals and Roberto Giannini. “I’m impressed nine assists. Fellow frontman Austin Jennings “Coach Larsen has played lacrosse with the way they train, the way they KYLE BENDER ‘12 are receptive to coaching, how hum- has logged 42 starts in his career, both at the high school and college netting 18 goals, adding two in the STAFF WRITER levels for some quality teams,” soph- ble they are, and how ready they are to learn.” early going this season. omore defender John Decker said. Allan Swan leads the group with “I think he will bring much-needed Coming off a 3-6 conference There was a callout meeting on record a year ago, building momen- 55 starts to his career tally entering campus this week for a sport that experience and a zest for the game to his senior season while Ian Kelly and our coaching staff. Tim Cheek and tum in the non-conference schedule is will probably never make the Col- a focus for Giannini’s squad. Dylan Andrew also have over 40 lege’s athletic web-page anytime Dave Rosborough both played here at starts to their resume. Wabash and are very eager to help “Building that momentum is soon. extremely important,” Giannini What that all adds up to is a group For the past 12 years, the Lacrosse the program succeed.” with immense talent and experience, With the addition of DePauw, the said,“more this year than in years Club has been student organized and before. With the players we have competed in contests across the Mid- North Coast Athletic Conference now See, SOCCER, Page 9 west, receiving almost all of its finan- has six varsity lacrosse programs cial support from the Student Senate. among its ranks. Some Wabash sup- However, activity within the porters feel that adding lacrosse to Administration, Admission, and Ath- the College’s athletic department will letic offices send new indications that make the Little Giants more com- the club might be moving closer petitive in the All-Sports competi- toward varsity status at the College. tion, as well as adding another Over 30 students, along with assis- dynamic to the student body. tant football coach Ryan Larsen and Lacrosse is most popular in the Admissions Representative Tim Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic states, Cheek ‘10, met in the Allen Center regions the Admissions office has classrooms late Monday evening to made clear they hope to recruit more begin plans for the upcoming sea- heavily in the coming years. son. Larsen will serve as the team’s “There has been a lot of talk about head coach, while Cheek and Dave adding lacrosse, even before I got Rosborough ’10 have been added as here,” first-year athletic director Joe assistants. Haklin ’73 said. “My job is to study The team will play three home this question very thoroughly. I games in the fall against Butler, East- intend to investigate programs that ern Illinois, and DePauw and plan have undergone this process, and vis- to add more games to an already busy it with them and try to get some hard spring schedule. numbers, in terms of a budget stand- Club members hope that the addi- point.” tion of a full-time coaching staff will Haklin does have experience when help take the program to a higher it comes to adding new athletic level. In past seasons, game and prac- teams. In his previous position as tice decisions were made by elected athletic director at Marian Universi- COURTESY OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS ty, football and bowling were added leaders of the club. Senior Pat West sends in a cross during this past weekend’s action. See, LACROSSE, Page 9 The Bachelor September 16, 2011 PAGE 9 Soccer

From Page 8 team. They can either play, play and lead, or lead. There is no room for any other role.” which brings with it an immense level of expec- With it being the last hurrah for a group which tations. has had so much talent and expectations, Gianni- “I don’t want to put to much pressure on those ni is glad to see them get the opportunity to play guys,” Giannini said, “but everyone expects some- in the new soccer complex, something the pro- thing from them. The school expects something gram had hoped to accomplish two years earlier. from them, I expect something from them, and “I tried to schedule as many home games as I they should expect something from themselves. could this year,” Giannini said. “With this year’s “It is their last hurrah, the last season of their seniors going out, they were a group who was collegiate careers, and they have to set the tone.” recruited with the intention of having a new facil- Giannini may not want to apply too much pres- ity. sure to his senior class, but he certainly has expec- “I thought it was important to allow them to tations for the group, both on and off the field this play as many games as possible in the new facil- year. ity in their final season. We have nine more home

COURTESY OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS “I’m pushing for those guys to have leader- games, and we hope to build a real home-field ship roles. Seniors have one of three roles on a advantage in those games.” Freshman Kyle Gooding fights for possession with a Rose Hulman defender. Football

From Page 8 ities, “We’re going to have to pick our spots to go after them to try and force them to make bad deci- One area of concern for Little Giant fans will be sions,” Raeburn said, “I can’t remember the last penalties. Wabash was flagged ten times for 99 time we played someone who passed the ball 58 yards in their contest with Wooster. While Raeburn times before we played them so it will test our cov- believes some of the penalties are products of erage skills. I think our defensive guys are anxious untimely aggression, he does hope to cut down pre- to get out there and see how they can do.” snap and post-whistle penalties, “We made too Saturday’s contest is also Community Day for many penalties. Those are things that you hope you the Wabash football program. Fans from the Mont- can get to eliminate and cut down on as the season gomery County area are invited to attend Satur- unfolds.” day’s contest free of charge and the football team They will have to prepare for a team this week is hosting a youth clinic for K through sixth graders that looks quite a bit different than Battling Bish- at 5:30 on Friday night. Raeburn says his team op teams of years past. For years Head Coach really loves spending time with kids from the Mike Hollway employed the Wing-T offense that community, “Crawfordsville has been very sup- relied heavily on a series of traps and pulls to portive of our football program and I feel like we help propel a successful running game. The new- owe them some community service. So we love look Bishops threw the ball 59 times last week in having all the people from town to come out to the a loss to Wittenberg University and only gained 30 games, cheer us on and support us so this is our yards rushing on 19 rushing attempts. small way of showing our appreciation.” Raeburn expects to adjust the game plan to IAN BAUMGARDNER| WABASH ‘14 accord for Ohio Wesleyan’s new offensive procliv- Sophomore Nate Scola applies pressure on the Wooster quarterback. Lacrosse

From Page 8 tion of what are we adding by increasing the campus, beginning with the senior admin- We want to see what it is going to take to be number of sports at the College. That might istration staff. Eventually the decision competitive.” under his watch. However, Haklin be a more diverse student body. would come before the Board of Trustees, Members of the Lacrosse Club are cau- believes the situation at hand is much differ- “As athletic director, it is my job to figure who would have the final decision on the tiously optimistic about the whispers across ent than what he undertook at Marian. At this question out. We are working to get matter. campus concerning their sport. the time, Marian was attempting to double more information and hard data. I can guar- “There is a lot of expense when it comes “Should Wabash College have lacrosse as the size of its student body and saw athlet- antee you that we will do more than talk to starting up a sport,” Haklin said. “We a varsity sport? That’s not up to me, or ics, especially football, as a means of bring- about it.” want to know how much it will cost to out- anyone else on the team to decide,” Deck- ing more students to campus. If the College does decide to begin the fit a team and what travel costs could look er said. “Our main focus is to be the best “Some schools add sports to drive enroll- process of adding lacrosse, don’t expect it like. Wabash prides itself on being compet- club team we can be right now. If the school ment, but that’s not the case here,” Haklin to happen overnight. itive and good at everything we do. I were to announce that lacrosse was going said. “Wabash is doing just fine attracting Haklin explained that data must first be wouldn’t want to be the guy who started varsity, obviously we’d be excited but we quality students. It comes down to the ques- presented to various departments across lacrosse and have it be mired in mediocrity. can’t focus on that right now.” PAGE 10 The Bachelor September 16, 2011 Football Action at Wooster

IAN BAUMGARDNER | WABASH ‘14 Junior running back Derek Rowe finds a seam up the middle against Wooster this past Saturday. Rowe finished with 58 yards and a touchdown on eight carries.

IAN BAUMGARDNER| WABASH ‘14 (Clockwise from left) Rowe fights for yardage against the Wooster defense; Senior Wes Chamblee looks in a pass across the middle; sophomore Nate Scola forces a fumble by Wooster’s Robert Flagg.