The Black & Magenta Vol. 24 Issue 2

Vol. 124 Issue 2

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Sara McAninch of FAD celebrates the arrival of new members into the Greek community.

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Aramark makes changes with the new year

These changes to services include changes to the Patton Dining Hall, the Bait Shop, and the Winn Cafe

Dana Parsons Editor-In-Chief Aramark, who currently caters Muskingum University and operates the Bait Shop, Winn Café, and the dining hall, has changed hours and menu options and it has left some students frustrated.

The dining hall, in previous semesters, was open until 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and was open until 7 p.m. Friday through Sunday.

Now, the dining hall closes an hour early, at 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday. For some students, this means they can’t make it to the dining hall for dinner.

Seth Roseberry, a first-year athlete, said why he doesn’t like the early closing hours of the dining hall.

“Well, we can’t really eat at night after practice because they close at 8. So, it’s kind of an issue,” Rosebery said.

Aside from the dining hall, Aramark’s other services have changed as well. The Bait Shop and the Meal Exchange, located in the bottom of the student center, has underwent some big changes. These changes

are all about menu options.

The Bait Shop, which had a wide range of options, has shortened its menu significantly. The Meal Exchange also went from serving warm sandwiches to cold. While the Bait Shop did remove options from its menu, it did upgrade the area. Now, students can choose a wider variety of drinks and snacks from the “Innovation Center.”

The Winn Café, located on the first floor of the Chess Center, is open later for students who missed the dining hall hours or want a late-night study snack. Students have expressed concern about the changes that have occurred in the Winn Cafe.

“Their food is really great, but it’s really expensive, especially given the small portion size,” junior Odile McDevitt said.

Aramark, founded in 1936, provides dining services for universities, school districts, prisons and jails, and healthcare facilities.

(Editor’s Note: Several attempts have been made to contact Campus Services.

Messages sent were not responded to.)

Dana Parsons/Black & Magenta More snacks and drinks are a new edition to the Bait Shop. Coffee, tea, and more chip options are availible at the Innovation Center.

Katelyn Mohler/ Black & Magenta The Muskingum University dining hall, located on the first floor of the residential hall Patton, was recently renovated. The Patton Dining Hall was closed in March of 2018 to begin the renovations for the new dining hall. Students, during the renovations, ate at the Thomas Dining Hall, which was located in the first-year dorm, Thomas Hall. Since the renovations, completed by the fall semester of 2018, Thomas Dining Hall has been closed, making Patton the main hall. Additions to Patton included a pizza oven, made-to-order section, a breakfast bar, dessert bar, and pictured on the right, a grill section.

For more information about Aramark and their services on campus, visit: muskingum.edu/campus-life/dining 2

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Student Senate offers hurricane relief, supplies

Dana Parsons/Black & Magenta Muskingum University Student Senate, along with Marietta College, is collecting water, food, and clothing for hurricane relief due to the recent hurricane events. On campus, the box is located in the top of the Student Center outside of the Student Senate office. Questions can be directed to Student Senate officers.

Katelyn Mohler Chief Reporter Muskingum University Theatre kicked off the fall spirit with its production of The Omelet Murder Case, a reimagined look of the classic Shakespeare’s Hamlet.

The Omelet Murder Case is reinvented to be a crime article, where private detective “Shake” Speare investigates a zany cast of characters, including the over-the top Gertrude, the cockeyed sisters Gilda and Rosa, and the spacey Ophelia. “Shake” helped and hindered, by his trusty secretary Miss Marlowe, is put on the case after

Omlet Murder Mystery: A first year murder mystery Hamlet reveals that his father’s ghost came to him. Hilarious and acted by all first-year students, this interactive, fun performance was a laugh for all ages.

Katelyn Mohler/Black & Magenta The cast and the crew of the Omlet Murder Case after its Sunday, Oct. 13 performance. Don’t forget to check out other productions hosted in Muskingum University Theatre, “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead” on Nov. 21-24.

Changes to chapel brings new teachings Robbi Moore Paginator With beautiful stained-glass windows and a welcoming atmosphere, Brown Chapel at Muskingum University provides a place for students to practice worship and hear the word of God. The chapel services are where students can go for worship during common hour on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

This year, the services will be seeing some changes. Chaplain of Student Affairs, Julia Wright, formerly known as Julia Sprague, talks about the changes to expect this year.

“Last year, we introduced a Taizé service once a month. It’s made up of repetitive songs and long silences, scripture readings, and prayer,” Wright said.

Wright also is looking to increase attendance. She ensures that all are welcome to come to chapel service and that chapel will be inclusive.

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“You don’t need to be Presbyterian, you don’t have to know exactly what you believe in, you don’t have to agree with everything Will or I say, you don’t have to be a member of a certain tradition, you don’t have to be of a certain sexual orientation, every person is welcome,” said Wright.

Chapel is also open to anyone that wants to provide music or personal insight on a new tradition.

“Every week is going to be something different, the idea is that lots of students were raised in tradition but they don’t have a traditional that they feel comfortable with. The idea is that every Tuesday this fall, we’ll introduce lots of different spiritual practices,” said Wright.

Chapel services take place every Tuesday and Thursday at 11a.m. in Brown Chapel on campus. Thursday services are broadcasted live on YouTube at Orbit TV and WMCO 90.7 FM.

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Dana Parsons/Black & Magenta Brown Chapel on Muskingum University’s campus is home to events like musical performances, religious services, and graduation events.

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New members find their ‘homes’

Recruitment Week and Bid Day is an important part of Greek life on campus. Students are given the opportunity to find their place within the Greek community.

Jillian Taylor Copy Editor Greek Life Formal Recruitment recently took place at Muskingum University.

In this process, independent students are able to socialize and get to know the Greek fraternities or sororities at events hosted throughout the week.

Upperclassmen could either participate in these events or possibly receive an open bid or invitation to join an organization who would like them to join.

Recruitment events lasted the duration of the week to give the students time to make their decision.

On Bid Day that Saturday, the independents met in the Chess Center to find out what organization they were invited to join, and upon finding out, ran up Patton Hill where their new organizations waited for them. They were greeted with celebrating active members who dressed them in their organzation’s letters.

Kerry Guerard, assistant dean of students, was excited about how Bid Day turned out.

“How I felt about running the process, It was incredibly overwhelming to take on this process in addition to my other responsibilities. I am forever thankful to have students who stepped up and really took charge and advisors who were patient and helped guide me through my first time. It was really rewarding to see all of the students so excited on Bid Day, and felt like all of our hard work really paid off,” said Guerard.

Muskingum University had 117 new members join Greek organizations through open bids and formal recruitment.

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Christy Bever/Black & Magenta The ladies of Theta Phi Alpha and a member of FAD celebrates Bid Day with wide smiles. Theta Phi Alpha is one of two national sororities on campus.

Dana Parsons/Black & Magenta Allison Upham of sorority FAD celebrates on her way to Patton Hill.

Dana Parsons/Black & Magenta Chi Alpha Nu, a local sorority, welcomed members to their house on Montgomery Boulevard to celebrate the day. Pictured, Skylea Burrow and Sabrenia Torres

Seth Roseberry/Black & Magenta Edgar Solano represents Phi Kappa Tau during the 2019 Bid Day. Phi Kappa Tau is one of the seven fraternities on campus.

Dana Parsons/Black & Magenta Amiya Mourer of sorority Delta Gamma Theta celebrates Bid Day by snapping a picture of the sorority’s new members. Delta Gamma Theta is one of three local sororities on campus.

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Seth Roseberry/Black & Magenta Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority were dressed like superheros during the 2019 Bid Day. Pictured is the sorority in front of their campus house.

Christy Bever/Black & Magenta Fraternity Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia rallied on their campus housing porch before the running of the hill on Bid Day. Sinfonia is one of four national fraternities on campus.

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Bryan Connor/Black & Magenta Randy Ignacak, Cutter Vernon, Tony Hugo, and Bryan Connor represents fraternity Stag.

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New Club Spotlight - XYZ Club Jillian Taylor Copy Editor Megann Hohman, president of the XYZ Club, started the club to provide an opportunity to students that are interested in gender equality, women’s rights, and service.

Hohman began this organization because Muskingum didn’t have an organization quite like it and she is very passionate about women’s rights and issues, and doing community service.

Hohman had experience with an organization similar to the XYZ Club while she was in high school.

“It was a lot of fun,” she said. “I did a lot community service with my friends and I was meeting new people at the same time.

We all felt like we were making a difference in the world.”

The organization hopes to have fundraisers, awareness events, and service projects throughout the year.

The XYZ Club is in its first year at Muskingum University with Megann Hohman as president.

English Department re-opens Writing Center

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Agnes Moorehead’s Emmy has a new home: The Roberta A. Smith Library

Dana Parsons/Black & Magenta Meghan Wynne, associate professor of English, talks to tutor students on the opening of the Writing Center. The center is located in the bottom of Cambridge Hall, room 16.

Gorilla doctor and the Wilds Director visits campus

Katelyn Mohler Chief Reporter The partnership between Muskingum University and the Wilds in Cumberland was recently highlighted with a special presentation on campus.

Director of the Wilds Dr. Jan Ramer introduced the presentation as a close partner to Dr. Bernard Ssebide.

Ramer was a past Muskingum alumna, and has had an interesting past as a zoo keeper and a zoo veterinarian before eventually joining the gorilla doctor’s group stationed in Rwanda.

The introduction stressed the unique relationship that Muskingum University has with the Wilds. The beneficial partnership

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Dana Parsons/ Black & Magenta President Susan S. Hasseler places Agnes Moorehead’s 1967 Emmy in a glass case located in The Roberta A. Smith Library. The Emmy is now availible for students, faculty and staff, and visitors to see.

Dana Parsons/Black & Magenta Dr. Benard Ssebide visited campus on Oct. 9 in the Boyd Science Center to teach students, staff, and visiors more about his work in Uganda. Dr. Ssebide is a head veternarian in Uganda.

allows students to pursue internships and jobs with the Wilds while continuing their college education.

Head veterinarian of Uganda Dr. Bernard Ssebide has been with the organization for 12 years and stressed the importance of looking for partnerships with others.

The Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project goal is “saving a species one gorilla at a time.”

The project works to not only save the local gorilla species found, but by also

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making sure the animals can support themselves in their natural habitat while also working to support the national economy.

The area the gorilla doctors focus on are the habitats located in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and Rwanda.

The organization’s focus can be laid on several subspecies of gorillas, who are in decline due to loss of habitat, human community interference, diseases, and trauma.

For information, visit wilds.columbuszoo.org.

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Dana Parsons/Black & Magenta President Susan S. Hasseler and Delta Gamma Theta members Aspen Miller, Skylan Robinson, and Holly Cochran brought Moorehead’s Emmy from President Hasseler’s office to the Roberta A. Smith Library.

The Delta Gamma Theta sorority provided flowers during the ceremony in honor of Moorehead who was involved in the sorority when she was a Muskie.

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Dana Parsons Editor-In-Chief Muskingum University President Susan S. Hasseler, along with sorority Delta Gamma Theta and Director of Library Nainsi Houston, relocated the Emmy award that alumna Agnes Moorehead received in 1967.

The Emmy was in Hasseler’s office before being moved into the library on Oct. 11.

“She came in and we talked about it because now when it’s in the library, it can be seen by everyone on campus, visitors and students,” said Houston The ceremony started as members of Delta Gamma Theta followed behind President Hasseler with the Emmy in hand. The Emmy was brought into the library and now sits in a glass case by the library welcome desk.

After the placement of the Emmy, Hasseler thanked who was involved.

“I want to thank Nainsi Houston, our librarian, who actually came up with this idea, had this wonderful case made, and put a whole lot of artifacts in that helps you understand a bit more about Agnes Moorehead,” said Hasseler.

Moorehead received the award for the “Most Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Drama” for her role in the 1965 television series, “The Wild, Wild West.” However, Moorehead is most known as Endora in the 1964 television series “Bewitched.” Moorehead also won two Golden Globes in her lifetime.

Moorehead graduated from Muskingum in 1923 with her bachelor’s in biology and was a member of sorority Delta Gamma Theta. Moorehead passed away in 1974.

For more information on Agnes Moorehead and her history, go to libguides.muskingum. edu/AgnesMoorehead.

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