The Wooster Voice by Maggie Roberts

The Wooster Voice VOL. CXXXII, ISSUE XV

A STUDENT PUBLICATION SINCE 1883

FRIDAY, February 8, 2013

“I urge you to please notice when you are happy, and exclaim or murmur or think at some point, ‘If this isn’t nice, I don’t know what is.’” - Kurt Vonnegut

SPS post more cars to Beall after increased harassment Security and police intensify presence after more students complain of verbal abuse and threats from vehicles which someone attempted to follow a student to their dormitory. Though heckling has always been a problem on Beall and other campus roads, the number of incidents has apparently increased, prompting SPS to use two new marked security vehicles to discourage bothersome or criminal behavior. “We noticed a sudden upsurge in incidents since the start of spring semester,” Glick said. However, much of this increase may be due to students previously not reporting the incidents. “We found out Beall Ave serves as a major route, and source of tension for both students and residents (Photo by Amanda Priest). about more inciProtective Services (SPS) deems ing language to random “heys” or dents after the Dean’s Office put Sarah Carracher the incidents “quality of life is- laughter. According to Chief Ste- the email out,” explained Glick. Staff Writer sues,” and are stepping up their seven Glick, Director of SPS, they “So far this semester, only one The obligatory Beall Ave. en- curity presence in response. are also concerned about more instance reported involved an accounter with a heckler is sadly On Jan. 29, Dean of Students dangerous incidents and threats: tual crime. We also received inalmost a Wooster rite of passage. Kurt Holmes sent an email to students being struck by objects formation about occurences last Though some students have re- inform the student body of the thrown from cars and vehicles semester that weren’t reported.” signed themselves to being cat- increased appearance of marked running the light in front of LowSPS is working with the Wooster called, it may sometimes evolve vehicles on campus in response ry. Other serious cases include Police Department as well as The into slightly more dangerous ac- to heckling, which has ranged suspicious people walking around Ohio State University Police Detivity. In all cases, Security and from discriminatory or threaten- campus, including an instance in partment to dissuade heckling and

harassment incidents, as well as to solve cases that have been reported. The OSU Police Department is currently following a lead on a case thanks to a Wooster student’s prompt report of an incident. In this case, SPS was able to identify a truck that is believed to belong to an OSU student. Chief Glick notes that their chances of apprehending someone who has heckled or harassed a student greatly increases if the student quickly reports the incident. If you are harassed, it is important to try to record details of the vehicle and the license plate, if possible. He further suggests that individuals walk facing the oncoming traffic, so students will be more aware of what is heading their way and can react accordingly. This further enables a student to get a car’s license plate number if any incidents do occur. Glick suggested that students walk in groups (especially after dark), keep any bags and personal items close to their bodies, and walk with confidence. In the case of a close physical attack, he advises students to defend themselves and to draw as much attention as possible by making noise. For quick assistance, students should call SPS’s phone number, (330) 287-3333. Additionally, students should call whenever they experience or witness negative or suspicious activity.

Frank Colaprete hired as new football HC Former defensive coordinator for Johns Hopkins University will replace previous coach Mike Schmitz Travis Marmon Sports Editor The College’s Athletic Department announced Frank Colaprete as the new head football coach last Thursday. Colaprete, who was the defensive coordinator at Johns Hopkins University from 2010-12, will take over the Fighting Scots football program following the resignation of Mike Schmitz. Thanks in large part to his defense, Johns Hopkins was a consistent playoff team during Colaprete’s time there. The Blue Jays ranked in the top 25 in every major defensive category in 2011, and the top 40 in total defense, scoring defense and sacks in 2012. Colaprete also coached at Johns Hopkins from 2001-06 before moving up to the Division I Football Championship Subdivision level as an assistant at Georgetown University. He has NCAC experience as an Allegheny College assistant from 1999-2001. This is his first head coaching position. The College’s search committee — consisting of Athletic Director Keith Beckett, members of the coaching staff, members of the administration and a faculty member — chose Colaprete from a pool of over 200 candidates, which was eventually narrowed down to four finalists. Beckett explained

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that Colaprete most fit the criteria that Wooster was looking for, namely “an individual that was going to help us propel upward in the NCAC in the athletic venue, as well as incorporate the balance of academics.” Beckett says that Colaprete will bring “an element of change and a fresh start. He has a variety of ideas and a level of excitement that we’re optimistic that he will deliver. It’s going to be a new approach. Different in regard to practice structure, different in regard to approach for game-planning, etc.” One change that Wooster fans can expect immediately is an increase in national recruiting. While Colaprete, a northeast Ohio native, says he will recruit heavily in the states that the team has an established presence in — Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania and New York — his connections on the east coast will lead to a larger talent pool. “We will continue to recruit nationally,” he says, “since this college has a lot of diversity as far as the states it comes from. There will be a similar footprint of the College and the team.” “He’s kind of the best of both worlds,” Beckett says. “He was an undergraduate many years ago at John Carroll, and he’s from the Youngstown area. So he has that connection with the local region that you would consider for foot-

ball, but…he’s really been able to make connections in the New England area, which we haven’t been able to tap as heavily in football as we would like. He still has the ties and connections locally, but he is connected and folks know him at those schools out east.” Colaprete says that as a coach, he prides himself most on “getting young men to reach their full potential, on and off the field.” He did not go into immense detail about his offensive and defensive schemes, but indicated his intentions to change up the team. “On both sides of the ball we’re going to be multiple,” he said. “Diverse, but simple. School is hard enough — we don’t need another class to get on the team. We’re gonna be multiple, diverse and entertaining.” Colaprete’s defensive background should also help improve a team that was 125th in the nation in total defense and 113th in scoring defense last season. Colaprete says that he is “extremely excited” to coach the Scots. While he had head coaching offers from several other schools, “the College of Wooster is exactly what I was looking for. A top academic school with a proud winning tradition, and it’s something me and my family were looking for…it’s incredible to be able to come home [to northeast Ohio].”

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During Colaprete’s two years as defensive coordinator at Johns Hopkins University, the Blue Jays ranked in the top 25 for all major categories (Photo courtesy woosterathletics.com).

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Viewpoints introduces their new feature, Rants & Raves. Tweet @ thewoostervoice to be included starting next week. Dan Grantham ’13 expresses his “unironic” adoration for Wooster’s annual Pledge Week festivities.

Anna Duke ’15 spotlights the new yogurt-based beverage currently being sold at the C-Store, That Indian Drink.

Dominic Piacentini ’15 previews Africa Week events and speakers, sponsored by the African Students Union.

Julie Kendall ’13 recaps Super Bowl XLVII between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens.

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LOCAL Gov. Kasich announces new Ohio two-year budget plan A tax code overhaul, education revamp and gas and oil taxes are all a part of Gov. John Kasich’s two-year budget proposal, announced on Monday. The plan would overhaul Ohio’s tax structure by slashing income taxes for individuals and most small businesses. It would also lower the sales tax while extending it to services that now go untaxed. The $63.3 billion plan, dubbed “Ohio’s Jobs Budget 2.0,” includes full Medicaid expansion, in addition to taxes on oil and gas drillers and support for the education funding announced last week. Kasich’s plan calls for 50 percent income tax decrease for nearly every small business over the next two years, and a 20 percent cut for individuals over the next three years. Source: Cleveland.com

NATIONAL President Obama calls for shortterm fix to looming spending cuts On Tuesday afternoon, President Barack Obama called for a shortterm agreement to put off deep cuts to government spending, including military funds, set to take effect next month. The president urged Congress to pass a measure, known as sequestration, which would delay the imminent cuts that were a part of the 2011 debt ceiling deal. Obama called for a balanced approach, wanting additional revenue in combination with spending cuts. Republicans had earlier slammed the president for failing to propose a budget the day before. The government had already delayed these spending cuts two months. Source: CNN.com

INTERNATIONAL Remains of English king found under a parking lot DNA testing of human remains found under an English parking lot revealed that they are those of King Richard III. The skeleton was uncovered during an archeological dig in August. Mitochondrial DNA was extracted from the bones and then matched with a direct descendant of Richard III’s sister, as well as a more distant relative. His feet were not found, but the rest of the bones remained well preserved. Archeologists found evidence of a violent death for the king, including eight wounds to the head and two to the body that are believed to ultimately be the cause of death. Source: CNN.com

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Steubenville judge opens rape trial to public Many say football players are given special treatment, won’t be held liable for actions Kim Schmitz News Editor The judge in the Steubenville, Ohio rape case has declared the trial open to public viewing, despite concerns about the victim’s and defendants’ safety. The trial has been postponed from Feb. 13 to March 13 after requests from defense attorneys. Steubenville, a declining steel town across the Ohio River from the West Virginia panhandle, was thrown into the spotlight in August of last year when two high school football players were accused of raping a teenage girl during a night of partying. Though the alleged assault occurred in August, a new wave of attention has hit the town in recent weeks. Protest groups have infiltrated its streets while online petitions multiply. The wellknown hacker group “Anonymous” has also leaked a chilling video taken from one of the alleged assailant’s computers, in which he jokes and brags about the rape. The case provides an interesting look at the unique social world in which young people communicate: a blurred limbo between the physical and cyber realms. While attending parties is still a big part of youth culture, to be without a smartphone while you’re there is to miss out on the photos, tweets, updates and videos which merge several venues into one online scene. In the Steubenville case — a town where “everybody knows everybody,” according to the judge — social media updates from the evening in question are serving as critical pieces of evidence. Without them, the prosecution would have little evidence. After the incident, phones and tablets were confiscated so that experts could search them for deleted records of what happened to the teenage girl that night. She herself remembers very little. One of the foremost questions asked about the case is why more evidence was not brought forth willingly and why more witnesses have not taken the stand if so many people seem to have seen the

The Steubenville Court House, where protesters from Steubenville and beyond camped out. The case has garnered national attention since it was first reported in August 2012 (Photo courtesy AP). crimes that allegedly took place. More saliently, why did no one try to stop the defendants before they acted as they did? One witness, a fellow football player who has agreed to testify for the prosecution, is responsible for videotaping one of the defendants doing inappropriate things while the girl was naked and semiconscious. She “was just sitting there, not really doing anything,” he testified. “She was kind of talking, but I couldn’t make out the words that she was saying.” This witness is one of few who have decided to testify. When local police knocked on doors in the town of about 18,000, several people agreed that the players’ actions should not be tolerated. However, they refused to reveal their identities to the press for fear of hostile attitudes from football fans. Steubenville is a football town: the kind of city that closes down on Friday nights to cheer on the Big Red high school football team. The two defendants are celebrated members of the team, and accusations abound that football players

receive special treatment to the point where they can seemingly do no wrong. “There’s a set of rules that don’t apply to everybody,” said Bill Miller to the New York Times. Miller is a former Big Red player. “This is nothing new. It’s disgusting. I can’t stand it.” Wooster student Bryan Kovalick ’13 said, “I grew up 30 minutes downriver from Steubenville and I can attest to the fact there is nothing holier than a high school football player, save for a football coach, in the Ohio Valley.” But William McCafferty, the Steubenville police chief, appears extremely frustrated each time this allegation is made, according to the New York Times. “It’s always, ‘They said players are getting away with things,’ but when I ask who ‘they’ is, no one can tell me,” he told them. McCafferty is reported to have found the events last August to be “disturbing,” and appears to have done everything he could to round up witnesses and evidence. Someone who seems to be less convinced that a crime was committed is the team’s coach, Reno Sac-

coccia. Though two of his key players were unable to play this season because they were in jail and on house arrest, he decided not to punish any other players who may have witnessed, recorded or participated in the crime. Other city officials trusted his judgment of this matter. Saccoccia made the decision after players who posted media about the assault stated that they did not think they had done anything wrong. H owe ve r, three athletes did choose to testify in court, and were suspended from the team soon afterward. Kovalick, a member of the Democratic Socialists at Wooster, has said that the group “would be interested in being involved with some effort to address the rape culture in the U.S. like in Steubenville.” Though he is not confident that football fans in towns like Steubenville will change their protective attitudes toward their players, he does hope that “similar communities [can] realize the danger of sanctifying every action of a select group of people and then looking the other way and making excuses when they break the law.”

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2/2 — 1:36 a.m. Lowry Center Suspect reportedly pushed and hit SPS officer.

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2/2 — 1:04 a.m. Kate House Residents witnessed suspect pulling alarm.

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2/1 — 12:43 a.m. Scot Center Victim reported someone stole clothes from bag. 2/2 — 12:20 p.m. Bornheutter Hall Victim reported laptop stolen from lounge, recovered.

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2/1 — 11:52 p.m. College Ave Suspect found urinating on sidewalk.

2/3 — 12:44 a.m. Wellness Center Witness reported the above incident. 2/4 — 6:45 a.m. SPS Suspect had repeated parking violations (5).

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Letter to the Editor: The death by suicide of Aaron Swartz is indeed tragic, as Ian Benson writes in his January 25 “Viewpoints” column. An overly-zealous prosecutor in the U. S. Department of Justice clearly targeted him, not because he downloaded JSTOR articles in violation of JSTOR’s acceptable use policy, but because she saw him as a leader of a dangerous digital piracy movement. Although I don’t condone theft in any form, including his, my sympathies are more with him than with her. Major journal publishers have been extorting money from authors, libraries, and the public for years. They are the real bandits, but their monopoly is beginning to crack. A federal law now requires scholarly articles in the sciences that were based on federally-funded research to be made publicly accessible in a timely manner, without charge, over the Internet. There’s no excuse for commercial companies to make huge profits for publishing work they didn’t do and in many cases didn’t pay for. But that’s not who JSTOR is. JSTOR was started in 1995 by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, a non-profit organization, to benefit scholars by making available in digital form older scholarly journal articles that no commercial publisher would ever digitize, because they would never make a profit. Mellon funded JSTOR by selling memberships to college and university libraries. The College of Wooster was a charter member. These institutions are now the virtual owners of JSTOR, and their main concern is still to make important research, especially older research, accessible in digital form to colleges and university researchers, at no cost to them as individuals, but in a way that’s fiscally sustainable for JSTOR. (JSTOR now also sells individual articles to those who are not affiliated with colleges or universities.) A project such as JSTOR costs a lot, even though no one is making a profit from it, and someone has to pay the cost in order for the project to continue. If all JSTOR’s articles became freely accessible to everyone with a computer, no college or university would buy into it anymore, and future digitization would become unsustainable. Aaron Swartz’s activities might have threatened JSTOR’s sustainability, but JSTOR declined to prosecute him. They just wanted to work with MIT to get him to stop. Now JSTOR and MIT are being unfairly labeled as bad guys. I think it’s unfortunate that Aaron Swartz chose JSTOR, which is one of the genuine good guys of digital publishing, as his downloading target and used another of the good guys, MIT, to get access. It’s even more unfortunate that a misguided prosecutor decided to make it into a federal case, instead of just letting JSTOR and MIT handle it. And it’s terribly sad that Aaron Swartz took his own life as a result. Damon D. Hickey, PhD Director of Libraries, emeritus

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Hey, do you guys remember when there Goodbye to my effervescent cacwere crinkle cut fries at Mom’s? Yeah, I tus, Janet. I’m sorry I killed you. I’ll soon buy your sister, Janice. miss them too... Rest in Prickles. — Ian Benson ’14 — Lee McKinstry ’13 Yo, why was that fish singing BLACKstreet to a beer? Commercials were just bad Kudos to God for making it snow this year. The “2 Broke Girls” ad made me again in Ohio. Now I know she’s still got our backs. ashamed to be a man. —Travis Marmon ’14

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It’s always super great and beneficial when a target audience misses out on a chance to challenge the way they view the world and the people in it #WadeDavis

Though I normally appreciate the happy hour special at the UG, I’m glad they stepped it up with a new draft during the Super Bowl.

— Dominic Piancentini ’15

— Kim Schmitz ’13

I love how Lowry now posts the calories for “We are Young” in Spanish was the almost everything except the desserts be- best part of the Super Bowl! cause they know no one wants to know. — Eric Moizuk ’14 — Anna Duke ’15 Beyonce is the greatest thing that Dear Sean Lowe: please kick Tierra off. ever happened to America and the Also, if you could leave as well, so Arie can Super Bowl. #BetterThanTheBillObe the Bachelor that’d be great. #First- fRights #TouchdownForBeyonce! # hashtag ButWhereWasCountdown?? — Laura Merrell ’15

— Libba Smith ’13

Welcome to The Wooster Voice’s newest section: Rants and Raves (R&R)! For R&R’s maiden voyage, we asked the Voice staff to let loose and criticize or compliment everything and anything. Each week we will suggest the following week’s topic. For the upcoming week, R&R opens it up to the student body at large and asks everyone to share their rants and raves about every couple’s favorite (and every single person’s least favorite) holiday of the year: Valentine’s Day!

Tweet @TheWoosterVoice with #R&R, or email LMerrell15 or DGrantham13 and share your favorites and frustrations. Or visit us in person today during our tabling session in Lowry!

Gus Fuguitt is the lead illustrator for the Voice. He can be reached for comment at GFuguitt13@wooster.edu

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My sincerely “unironic” love for Pledge Week As a God Damn Independent, I am a lover of all things flannel and chill-wave. But most of all I have a love, an unbridled passion really, for all that is ironic. As such, my favorite annual event here at the College of Wooster is of course the beloved, respectable and most ironic tradition of them all: Pledge Week. Dan Grantham Though many would say that Pledge Week is not ironic, I beg to differ. After all, Pledge Week is ironic by its very name. Though these rituals of allegiance should last only one short week, they instead persist for one amazing fortnight. And too often, we forget that this celebration of the ironic is for everyone’s benefit. If Pledge Week did not happen every year, us Independents would forget an important civic virtue that few organizations on campus would be capable of replicating. In the noble tradition of the country club, the Metropolitan and the salon, these bastions of civility work hard to uphold the almost-forgotten American virtue of social exclusivity. In this light, it is no surprise that every year on college campuses across the nation, Pledge Weeks occur in support of a centuries-long nation love affair with fraternal and sororal organizations. In acts reminiscent of premodern carnivales, men and women of high esteem ritualistically reduce themselves in absurd displays to remind the rest of us of just how much service their organizations actually do. While to the co-ed naif, it would seem to undermine the values of Greek organizations, it is abundantly clear to those more acclimated to social nuance that Pledge Week is an as-

tute display of cultural irony. If you have any doubts, I beg you to recall the last few weeks in Lowry. As an Independent, my place in the College’s dining society can be understood as circular and wandering. In other words, us round-tablers are frequently displaced from our place in Lowry by the Office of Admission’s tabled-clothed visit luncheons, organizational dinners in the ballroom, and various other functions. Last week, these other functions included the pledging activities of Wooster’s small and predominately squaretabled Greeks. Unlike the aforementioned inconveniences, these pledging activities were a welcomed and sophisticated presence on the side of the cafeteria typically left to starving artists, humanities majors and the clinically depressed. In displaying their theatrical panache — through cheers, tightly choreographed song, dance numbers and magnificent examples of costume design — the College’s oft-criticized Greek community expressed its solidarity with affection for the charming lethargy of the roundtabled Independents. Many people, both Greek and Independent, have assured me that the Greek community’s two-week occupation of the round tables is in fact a form of punishment for both their hapless pledges and the round-tablers they displace. What few of these people realized, however, was my ability to see through their guise of sarcasm. How could such a display be a form of punish-

ment? It is obviously a subtle form of dinner theatre. The respect held by the Greek community for the round-tablers is made abundantly clear in this annual voluntary display of performance art that those more angst-ridden in the audience would be hard pressed to replicate. Like these examples of Tony-worthy performances, other Pledge Week activities illustrate the selfless volunteerism inherent in each and every Greek organization. As ironic (as they are unsolicited), the altruism of their Lowry community service is disguised as absurdities that often seem to rub Independents the wrong way. For example, a female pledge, dressed in some sort of greenish-yellow costume that made her appear inflated, stood last Friday night at the entrance to Lowry offering assistance for those challenged by its endless array of dining confusions. Her green presence was to me a lime-lit beacon of hope, and I instinctively drew closer to acknowledge her philanthropy. But since Greeks are always more level-headed than I, two of her caring sisters stood by protecting their beloved little from being drowned by praise. Such sororal support allowed her to continue her selfless and no-doubt voluntary activities. “Welcome to Lowry,” she said with unwarranted embarrassment. “Check out the fruit section. It’s really ripe today.” Again, I wanted to approach her and offer my admiration for her self-sacrificing gesture. But before I could, one of my friends, often “too proud” to “ac-

“Like these examples of Tony-worthy preformances, other Pledge Week activities illustrate the selfless volunteerism inherent in each and every Greek organization.”

cept assistance,” extended her open palm towards the green Greek as if to say “talk to the hand.” Seeing my friend throw the artificially plumped pledge an almost absurd amount of shade, I was initially enraged by what seemed to be dismissive gesturing. ‘How could you?’ I thought as I, maimed by my friend’s reckless abandon, fell to my knees in anguish. But as I came to and picked myself up off the floor, it became clear to me that though us Independents may appear dismissive of Greeks, we are not in fact admonishing these selfless examples of Section stewardship. In reality, we too are guilty of our own acts of benevolent social irony. Though ours are less of a boon to society at large, I realized that both Greeks and Independents can find common ground in a shared love of the ironic. In our most ironic shared moments, I realize we are more like Tarzan and Jane meeting each other for the first time. Despite this apparent social truth, we more often treat these exchanges as passive-aggressive meetings of arch rivals. My dear and kind friend was actually making a sincere attempt at blurring our school’s social boundaries. Like Jane and Tarzan, both were, in an ironic way, attempting to reach out to one they did not understand. Unfortunately for my friend and the saintly pledge, both of their actions were misunderstood by each other and the many who witnessed this brave exchange. As a community, let’s work to prevent such future misunderstandings from happening again. As Phil Collins says, we may live in two worlds, but we are one ironic family. Dan Grantham is a Viewpoints Editor for the Voice and can be reached for comment at DGrantham13@ wooster.edu.

College’s Shack treatment unfair You break it? You should buy it Early last week I was eating at The Shack which happens to be one of my favorite local spots in Wooster. During my meal, the owner Candy brought a clipboard with a petition over to my table. Imagine my surprise when I was told that the College of Wooster was atRaphael Gunn tempting to buy the building The Shack is located in, and force a timeless College of Wooster landmark out onto the streets. All this while our College looked the other way as if nothing objectionable was being done. So, at the risk of ranting, let me see if I can list the reasons I find these actions so despicable. Firstly, all if this is happening despite the present owner’s many years in the College community. While Candy explained to me, heartbroken, that the College was attempting to force them out, she also mentioned the fact that she is both an alumna of the College and the Pi Kappa sorority and presently has a son enrolled here. If that was not enough, our school seems to be forgetting that The Shack has been a part of the town and the College of Wooster long before our time here. Knocking it down for God-knows what reason would only serve to infuriate alumni and students alike who hold it dear in their hearts from their four years at Wooster. But this relationship with the College is not just a coincidence of location. Despite having no official affiliation with the College, The Shack and its staff have toiled tirelessly to forge an identity that incorporates the interests and spirit of Wooster’s student body. The walls are plastered with College memorabilia, and just this past year, The Shack fought hard to obtain a liquor license so they could offer students an alternative to the run-of-the-mill social life options on campus. Two well-attended karaoke events recently held there illustrate the positive reception these changes have received as more and more students head over to this south campus institution to unwind with friends.

Additionally, the College owns 121 of the once 123 separate lots that now comprise the campus’ property. One of these last two privately owned lots is the lot on which The Shack currently sits. It thus seems bizarre and unnecessary that the administration would do so much for two small pieces of land. It seems to me that the College is conducting these land grabs as a way to flex their power over sections of a town that, at best, shares an uneasy relationship with the College community. More troubling is that if this transaction were to go through, the College would require upgrades to the building for it to remain standing. Adding insult to injury, The Shack’s owners would have to pour upwards of $100,000 into the building in order to ensure that it was up to present building code. This is not a simple requirement, as the building dates from the 1920s. But I write today not only to rant about the behavior of our College’s leaders, but also to remind the larger College community that we, as students, have more power than we often realize. The College is obviously aware of this fact, as the process of buying The Shack was supposed to have been completed during our winter break when we were not on campus to voice our opinions or to raise objections to the College’s treatment of its neighbors. Luckily, the owners have managed to delay the process long enough to allow students the time to do something about this atrocity. It is important that students are all aware of the tragedy that may descend on our south campus neighbor. If you agree that The Shack is a place that deserves to be a part of this campus as much as any other building, then take time out of your busy day to stop by The Shack and sign the petition. Ask for Candy and she will be more than happy to help you out. This is both a personal plea and a call to action to fellow students. We must work to make sure this issue between The Shack and the College is addressed in a legal manner, so that The Shack stays here for us as well as future Wooster students.

“Imagine my surprise when I was told that the College of Wooster was attempting to buy the building The Shack is located in.”

On my return back from a relaxing month long break, I was greeted by an unpleasant email. All the residents in my hall were being charged for various and ridiculous damages I had nothing to do with. Yes, the fee was under five dollars for everyone, but it was the principle that annoyed me. The charges covered unjustifiable events Laura Merrell such as pumpkins being thrown down the stairwell and feces being smeared on the wall. Feces? I thought I was living with people who were legally considered adults. To the people who will not come forward and assume responsibility for such a childish act, you make Tommy from Rugrats look like a genius. I have also heard stories of people breaking furniture and bringing it up to another floor, so they can avoid paying for their negligence. In a college where there is no geographic boundary or separation between where we go to class and where we live, we really need to start taking ownership of our mistakes. No more graffiti on the walls, or stumbling into another hall’s bathroom and leaving a mess. There is nothing wrong with having parties or making some mistakes, but the concept of “you break it, you buy it” should be kept in mind. An entire building should not have to bear the full brunt of a few individuals’ actions; simply come forward and pay for it. The College of Wooster is a residential campus. Except for special circumstances, all students have to live on campus for all four years in the

various dorms, houses and apartments scattered around the College. All 2,000 -some students live within a brisk 10 minute walk from each other, so these issues concerning responsibility and paying for damages is significant. The professors can pack up and go home at the end of the day, but we are stuck with each other. There are undeniably many positive aspects of an all-residential campus, which is what initially attracted me to Wooster. Coming from over 2,000 miles away, I wanted to be part of a close-knit community, both in and out of the classroom. Compared to my friends from high school, who study at huge universities with tens of thousands of students, our school has a much better sense of unity. However, this unity can be threatened or undermined, if a basic level of respect is not maintained. Perhaps, a good rule of thumb is limiting parties to the confines of houses or peoples’ rooms, instead of spilling out into hallways or stairwells, where the damages from my bill seemed to be concentrated. At a college that promotes the development of critical thinkers and global citizens, this should not be that hard to manage for students. If you want to break things, then man up and pay for them. I have had to greet this new semester by coming to terms with the realization that there are people I go to college with that would smear poop on the walls. But please, don’t take a dump on my expectation of residential living.

“I have heard stories of people breaking furniture and putting it on other floors to avoid charges.”

Laura Merrell is a Viewpoints Editor for the Voice and can be reached for comment at LMerrell15@ wooster.edu.

“...The Shack has been a part of the town and the College of Wooster long before our time here.”

Raphael Gunn is a staff writer for the Voice and can be reached for comment at RGunn14@wooster.edu.

Emily Alltop is an illustrator for the Voice. She can be reached at EAlltop15@wooster.edu

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Abroad insight: Anya Cohen says ¡Hola! from Spain Anya Cohen Staff Writer If the Voice staff is on the ball, this newspaper will hit Lowry tables at 9 a.m. EST. While most of you will either be zombie-walking to your next class or putting on your fourth layer of jackets, I will be participating in Spain’s national naptime, otherwise known as “siesta,” also known as God’s gift to college students. The 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. siesta is only one of many things that make up Spain’s unique and rich culture — a culture that I can’t help falling in love with. As a Spanish major who adores food, language and travel, studying abroad in Salamanca, Spain seemed the obvious choice. And while 14 days in Spain does not a Spaniard make, I’m already beginning to feel at home with the Spanish ways. My closet is slowly but surely beginning to fill up with clothing from Zara, a popular European clothing company. My sleep schedule is finally allowing me to keep up with the nightlife and stay out until 6 a.m. And, for the life of me, I can’t stop calling WiFi “weefee” in toe with the Spanish pronunciation. My speedy ease into Spanish culture

is greatly attributed to the extreme friendliness, openness and patience of the people in Salamanca. Primarily a college town, Salamanca is riddled with twenty-somethings who are eager to meet and learn from each other. Unlike in the United States, where social inhibitions often get the best of us, young Spaniards are quick to introduce themselves to an unfamiliar face. Because my language skills are mediocre at best, I’m always surprised by how tolerant my new acquaintances are with my broken attempts at the language. I’m also surprised by how eager they are to practice their English. Helping my Spanish tremendously is “intercambios,” a popular activity where students studying abroad meet with local students to practice learning each other’s languages. This week I have an intercambio coffee date with a girl who speaks both Spanish and French. Seeing as I’m bringing less to the table, I’ll probably buy the coffee. Coffee is an unfathomably large part of Spanish culture. As a non-coffee drinker, the most difficult thing for me to get used to thus far has been how frequently people go out for the drink. Every other building is a coffee shop and the Spanish seem to seek out a midday coffee with the same tenacity as a

Wooster student seeking Mom’s quesadillas on a Saturday night. I’m still struggling to find something that I can drink at the coffee shops, seeing as hot chocolate here is really just melted chocolate in a cup and bares no semblance to a beverage. Luckily, I still have three more months to figure it out. Food is equally as important in Spain. However, unlike coffee, the food has been something that I have been able to enjoy. Tapas, small delicious dishes that you get in a café, are a food that Anya Cohen poses outside her apartment in Salamanca, would serve the mouths of Americans very well. Spain. She is currently 14 days into her study abroad experiWhile I’ve been told ence (Photo courtesy Anya Cohen). to never use disclaimers when I talk or write, I’m going to all I’ve been hearing is Spanish; my to write this abroad insight, I think make an exception. I’m sorry if the brain is stuck in this half-Spanish/ the fact that I’ve learned that much wording of this article has been a half-English limbo, and it’s really Spanish in just two weeks is pretty little wonky or if the article has been hard to find the words that I’m look- cool. So I guess, as much as I hate this a bit disjointed. To be honest, writing ing for. However, even though my phrase, I think a “sorry I’m not sorry” this has been a pain in the butt since language flip-flop has made it tricky is in order.

C-Store spices up drink selection with That Indian Drink Anna Duke Features Editor With room to spare on MacLeod’s shelves due to the bottled water ban, it did not take Wooster staff much time to restock the shelves with new beverages, most recently “That Indian Drink.” The unfamiliar bottle is filled with an Indian drink called Lassi.

“Lassi is the name for the traditional Indian drink that is a combination of yogurt and fruit,” said Daniel Lehman, a 2012 College of Wooster graduate and current representative of the beverage company. “Our product is unique because we add a little bit of spice to each flavor.” The name sounds cheeky, but it is the best way to describe the

Daniel Lehman brought samples to Lowry of two of the three drink flavors: Blueberry Cardamom and Alphonso Mango (Photo by Cory Smith).

new drink. “People might not know what a lassi is, but they might know it as ‘That Indian drink,’” said Lehman. After graduating in May, Lehman did not know what he wanted to do, and decided to stay in Cleveland to play on an Ultimate Frisbee team. Through a teammate, Lehman got involved with the business. “Our business plan has been getting it into universities and upscale grocery stores,” explains Lehman. When he heard this he thought, “We have to get this into Wooster. It is a great product, and I know it can do well there.’” Wooster was the second college in the area to receive the drink after Oberlin College. The Indian beverage is also being sold at John Carroll University, Kent State University and Cleveland State University. The drink comes in three flavors: Blueberry Cardamom, Raspberry Cinnamon and Alphonso Mango. Of all the flavors, this last mango and rosewater combination is selling the best. According to Lehman, That Indian Drink has experienced its most successful sales at the College of Wooster. “I really like the raspberry

one,” said Holly Hickman ’15. “I don’t know if I will buy it again because the price is pretty high, even for flex.” The drink sells for $3.49 at MacLeod’s and so far, has sold out quickly after each restocking. “We are working on bringing [the price] down,” said Lehman.

“We are having some issues with our distributor trying to take advantage of us because we are a new company and do not have a whole lot of leverage. But as we have more successful business, helped along by Wooster [and other schools], they will see the value in our company.”

Environmental Tip of the Week Wondering what to do with that stack of old notes from last semester? Did you have a professor that kept printing single-sided? Couldn’t spare the time to figure out the printing properties while running late to class? Recycling is great, and it’s widely available all over campus, but what about reuse techniques? You’re in luck. At our campus Copy Center, Joyce makes notepads out of your single-sided paper. She has a beautifully simple set-up where she stacks, sticks and slices donated paper into notepad after notepad of all shapes and sizes. The more paper she has, the more notepads are made. What’s even better: she gives these notepads away for free. Stop by the Copy Center during business hours, say “hi” and thanks to Joyce, and pick up a few up-cycled notepads. - SB Loder, Sustainability Coordinator

Recipe of the Week by Chef Brooke Crunchy Chicken Burrito Supreme

Brooke Skiba

Do you ever ﬁnd yourself in Lowry craving Americanized Mexican food like Taco Bell or Chipotle? Fortunately, Lowry provides you with all the necessary ingredients for such a meal. This week’s recipe by Features editor Brooke Skiba is a mix between a Chipotle burrito and a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme. Enjoy with some chips and salsa (or french fries)!

Step 1:

Get a tortilla and have it grilled at the grill station. Put a small amount of nacho cheese on the tortilla and spread over the surface.

Step 2:

Add some of your favorite ingredients — grilled chicken, black beans, rice, salsa, guac, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and ﬁnally, tortilla chips!

Step 3:

Wrap the tortilla into either a burrito or Crunchwrap Supreme circular shape. Add more nacho cheese to the top if you’d like and jalapeno peppers to add some spice. Eat and enjoy!!

Want to share your culinary creations with the campus? Anyone can be the featured chef of the week. Just email Brooke at BSkiba14@wooster.edu or Anna at ADuke15@wooster.edu.

(Photos by Gabby Barrera ’15)

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Arts&Entertainment Voice

ASU Brings African Artists to Wooster for his one-man political satires, and has performed for notable politicians including Nelson Mandela, Kofi Annan and Bill Clinton. The award-winning Watch a Botswanian actor actor will be presenting in Scheide on perform, see a Zimbabwean art Saturday Feb. 9. He will perform a full exhibition or dance with a Ghanaian show and later speak about political DJ during the upcoming Africa situations in and outside of Botswana. Week. Organized by the African The evening will be entertaining Students Union, all of the visiting and educational for his audience in a artists and performers are young, potentially unfamiliar environment. Clyde Bango, a wire sculptor innovative representatives of their from Zimbabwe, will be setting up countries and continent. They will his art exhibition inside of Gault be highlighting contemporary Library this coming week. Bango African culture, including fashion, graduated from Bates University music, sports, business and film. in Maine with a double major in First up this week is Botswanian actor Biochemistry and Visual Arts. Donald Molosi. Molosi is well known As ASU Public Relations Officer Ngozi Cole ’15 noted, “He has two very different passions.” Bango has described his sculptures as “figures drawn by index fingers curving into geometric shapes.” He creates the frame of an object — a tree, a house, a car — but leaves the rest up to the viewer. He wants the viewer to imagine the leaves on the Political satirist and actor Donald Molosi (Photo tree, the color of the Courtesy about.me/donald.molosi). house, and so on. In

Dominic Piacentini A&E Editor

Bango’s wire sculptures focus on a variety of subjects, like the natural forms of trees (Photo Courtesy clydebango.com)

his mini-biography Bango explains that, “I want my life to inspire. I want my artwork to spark ideas. I want my conversations to ignite bigger dialogues. More than anything, I want a chance to dream.” Stop by Gault Library this week to discover something new. Rather than the usual dance party, this weekend the UG will be hosting DJ Zaga. The performer, who grew up in Ghana, will be appearing on Friday Feb. 15 in the UG from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Zaga began DJ-ing for his friends at house parties and other events while gaining his civil engineering degree at the University of Akron. He went on to perform in lounge bars, pubs and nightclubs. He has performed on several radio shows and hosts a regular show on “African Hit

Radio,” a station that broadcasts from Ghana, South Africa and America. Cole encourages everyone to stop by because, “this dance party will be awesome!” Along with these events, there will also be a panel discussion featuring the African Students Union and the Africana Studies Department in Lean Lecture Hall Tuesday Feb. 12. Food from Drelysi, a restaurant serving traditional African dishes, will also be served at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 13 in Babcock dining hall. Interested students should contact Cole to RSVP at ncole15@wooster.edu. “It’s going to be a packed week and we really hope students will come to events,” Cole says. “Attending events will be to their benefit and they’re certain to discover something new!”

parodies of, but should be something that evokes an emotional reaction. Returning to Ed Sheeran, “The A Team” is about the hardships one faces as a drug addict and how draining his or her life becomes. It may not be a song you would request at a dance club, but it is something that many people can unfortunately relate to. Another song that fits this bill is fun.’s “We Are Young,” a swelling anthem for

those who live in the moment. It’s a song people relate to as they feel the freedom this song praises — the freedom that is being young. The Grammy Awards air Sunday, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. on CBS . It will definitely be interesting to see who takes home which awards, and if all goes well, we will finally be cured of the “Call Me Maybe” pandemic once and for all.

A Guide to the Grammys: What to Expect

Sarah Vulpio Staff Writer It’s almost that time of year again — the time when musical artists of all genres come together with hopes of taking home a miniature golden gramophone. Yep, that’s right: the 2013 Grammy Awards are coming. The Grammys are a place where you can expect lots of surprises, celebrations and the ever-popular Taylor Swift “Oh-my-gosh-I-can’t-believe-Iwon-but-really-I-knew-I-would-because-I’m-Taylor-Swift” face. However, with new artists like Frank Ocean and fun. on the rise, Ms. Swift may have to leave that expression at home. Unless she finds herself a new beau within the next seven days to write a chart-topper about, I think it’s safe to say that one of these new artists may just snatch the award right out of her hands, figuratively speaking, of course (we’re not looking for another Kanye incident). Jay-Z, fun., Mumford & Sons, Frank Ocean and Kanye West top the nomination list with six each; Miguel and The Black Keys each have five. America’ favorite female singers also have a strong showing, with four nominations for Kelly Clarkson, three for Taylor Swift and two nominations for Carly Rae Jepsen. On Grammy night, Rihanna and Bruno Mars will give a special performance with Sting. Other entertainers singing at the ceremony include The Black Keys, Jack White, Frank Ocean,

Alicia Keys, Carrie Underwood, Justin Timberlake and Ed Sheeran with Elton John. Beyonce will be a presenter. One of the biggest awards of the night will be Best Song of the Year, whose nominees include Ed Sheeran, Miguel, Carly Rae Jepsen, Kelly Clarkson and fun. Now let’s back up for just a second to Ms. Jepsen. Her song, “Call Me Maybe” is nominated for Best Song of the Year. Sure, it’s the song heard round the world, but is it really worthy of such a prestigious award? In my personal opinion, no. The Canadian star may have hit her peak with this song — with many thanks to Justin Bieber for giving her the boost she needed — but if she wins this award, her career may continue. However, there is no emotional resonance to this song. It carries no true lyrical value. “Hey, I just met you, and this is crazy. But here’s my number, so call me maybe.” Great for trying to pick someone up — a cheesy serenade if you will — but it in no way expresses real emotion or tells a story. On top of that, Carly’s voice is great for mixing in the studio, but the girl really has no jaw-dropping talent. If we take a look at other artists nominated for the same award, such as Ed Sheeran, we see pure talent and lyrics with raw emotion. To be fair, “Call Me Maybe” was number one on Billboard Hot 100 for nine weeks straight, and sold over 6.474 million in the United States. Despite the song’s success, the Best Song of the Year should go to a track that isn’t just something people will sing as loudly as they can in the car, or enjoy making

Selected Grammy Nominations Album of the Year: The Black Keys - “El Camino”; fun. - “Some Nights”; Mumford & Sons - “Babel”; Frank Ocean - “Channel Orange”; Jack White - “Blunderbuss” Record of the Year: The Black Keys - “Lonely Boy;” Kelly Clarkson - “Stronger;” fun. feat. Janelle Monae - “We Are Young;” Gotye feat. Kimbra - “Somebody That I Used to Know;” Frank Ocean - “Thinkin Bout You;” Taylor Swift - “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” Best New Artist: The Alabama Shakes; fun.; Hunter Hayes; The Lumineers; Frank Ocean Best Rock Song: Jack White - “Freedom at 21;” Mumford & Sons - “I Will Wait;” The Black Keys - “Lonely Boy;” Muse - “Madness;” Bruce Springsteen - “We Take Care of Our Own” Best Rap Song: Nas - “Daughters;” Wale feat. Miguel - “Lotus Flower Bomb;” Kanye West Featuring Big Sean, Pusha T & 2 Chainz - “Mercy;” Drake feat. Lil’ Wayne - “The Motto;” Jay-Z & Kanye West - “N---as In Paris;” Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa Featuring Bruno Mars - “Young, Wild & Free”

WoosterStreetStyle:

Showcasing personal style on campus

This week, Woo Street brings you fashion inspiration from classic to quirky. Kornhauser showcases her camel blazer and leather bag, while Liang gives a hint of animalistic flair with leopard coat lining and cat printed dress. Celetia Liang ’14 (Right) Q. Where do you like to shop? A. The Internet Q. What is your favorite article of clothing? A. …I like this cat dress, cause its got cats on it. Emma Kornhauser ’13 (Left) Q. Where are your favorite places to shop? A. I like Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie (sale room), and I am a big sucker for Target. Q. I can’t leave the house without wearing... A. My rings. (Photos by Emily Mitchell)

section editors: Dominic Piacentini Libba Smith

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Personalized Comedy I generally like Chris Rock, but he said something in the “Vanity Fair” inaugural comedy issue that really got my goat. When asked if he thinks comedy is better today, Rock responded: “The previous generation’s Libba Smith comedians were better because they had to make everybody laugh.” I have several problems with this. First of all, how does he know that these old-timey comedians truly made everybody laugh? Today, anybody with a computer can find literally thousands of comedians to peruse at their leisure and decide which they like best. To contrast, in Rock’s “Golden Age,” you could only watch comedians on Johnny Carson. Comedy tastes are much more developed now than they were when everybody had no choice but to watch the same half dozen comedians. I once handed over a pretty fat stack of cash to watch Bill Cosby tell long stories on stage in his sweats, and I only laughed twice. This is not to say that a huge demographic does not find Bill Cosby hilarious, but as a stand up, he simply is not my taste. Secondly, who cares? If each individual looking for a laugh can find a comedian with material perfectly suited to his or her tastes and interests, isn’t this something to celebrate? Shouldn’t a comedian focus on finding his or her own voice and style and not on pleasing the maximum amount of people? If you want to watch a set exclusively about costumed cats on calendars, then I recommend Michelle Wolf. If you want to hear about Comic Con and Firefly, look up Mike Lawrence. If you really want to hear jokes about masturbating in American Apparel changing rooms, then you are kind of a disgusting person, but boy, have you found your match with Kurt Metzger. Sure, an audience of more than a few thousand total will probably never see most of these comedians, but to their fans, they are the funniest people in the world, even Metzger. Personally, I am obsessed with a little-known comedian named Nate Bargatze, who is from Nashville and tells odd jokes about growing up with a father who worked as a professional clown and magician. Do I partially love him because he is from Tennessee, and I like whenever he mentions something geographically specific to our shared region of origin? Absolutely. But I also love his material, which highlights his strange life and even stranger observations, his delivery, his voice, his intelligence, his timing — which is impeccable — and his love for McDonald’s. I laugh at every one of his jokes, and I would much rather embrace this than wish he were more universally appealing. Chris Rock, you have it all wrong. I would rather watch ten comics and find one I truly love than see Bill Cosby live again. I wish all the success in the world for Nate, but if he doesn’t make it big because there are too many other comedians dividing the attention of the comedy audience, I don’t see that as a problem; the more people who get to do what they love, and find people who enjoy it, the better. Libba Smith is an Arts & Entertainment Editor for the Voice. She can be reached for comment at LiSmith13@wooster.edu.

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Sports Voice

Section Editors Julie Kendall Travis Marmon

friday, February 8

Men’s basketball falls to Wabash

Bite-Sized Sports CAMPUS TRACK AND FIELD HOSTS INVITATIONAL The Wooster track and field teams hosted the Fighting Scots Invitational on Saturday at the Scot Center. Veronique Jones ’13 broke her own school record in the weight throw and led the women’s team to a second-place finish out of five schools. Jones’ 40 foot, 8.25 inch throw blew away her competition. Abena Boamah-Acheampong ’13 won the high jump with a 5 foot, 5.75 inch leap. Amy French ’14 and Hilary Coady ’16 got first and second place, respectively, in the 60 meter hurdles. The men’s team finished in fourth place, led by Jay Marshall ’14 and David Brew ’14 in the pole vault. They tied for first in the competition with vaults of 12 feet, 5.5 inches. Brew also won the 800-meter run in 2:00.61.

SOCCER EUROPOL FINDS HUNDREDS OF FIXED MATCHES The European Union’s police agency, Europol, revealed on Monday that a Singapore-based crime syndicate had fixed, or attempted to fix, hundreds of soccer matches around the world in the past few years. This included World Cup qualifiers, Euro Cup qualifiers and Champions League games. An 18-month investigation discovered 380 suspicious matches in Europe alone, as well as 300 more outside of the continent. A probe found that 8 million euros ($10.9 million) had been made in betting profits and referees and players accepted 2 million euros ($2.7 million) in bribes. It is unclear how those involved in the match fixing will be prosecuted.

Zach McCorkle ’16 advances the ball in a game earlier this season. The Scots’ 11-game streak ended against Wabash College last weekend (Photo courtesy Wooster Athletics).

SLED DOG RACING IDITAROD FACING WEATHER PROBLEMS An unusually warm winter in Alaska has caused problems in preparation for the Iditarod sled dog race, according to the New York Times. Through last Wednesday, Anchorage’s snowfall had tallied to just 39.2 inches — almost 100 less than the 2011-12 snow season had. Mushers have been riding through dirt patches in 40-plus degree weather. As a result, the Iditarod could be postponed. It would not be the first dog sledding race casualty of the warmer weather. Minnesota’s John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon was postponed from March 10 to Jan. 27 of next year. The Iditarod has taken place every year since 1973 and often occurs in blizzards. Dirt trails and sunshine are far from the norm.

Lincoln Plews Senior Sports Writer The men’s basketball team shot its worst field goal percentage (31.9 percent) in eight years and suffered its only conference loss of the season this past Saturday, falling to Wabash College 55-48. The Scots now stand at 18-3 for the season (11-1 in conference), and have fallen to No. 14 in the national rankings after the loss. After handling Denison 9464 at home on Jan. 30, the Scots travelled to Wabash’s Chadwick Court in Crawfordsville, Ind. to take on the Little Giants on Saturday. Going into the game as the heavy favorites, the then eighthranked Scots were riding an 11 game win streak and had the added confidence of having defeated the Little Giants 97-56 earlier in the season. The game began as expected, as Wooster

jumped out to an early 15-2 lead in the first eight minutes while going a perfect 4-4 from the three-point line. The rest of the first half also went well for the Scots. Although they shot a relatively low 40 percent from the field, they managed to hold Wabash to 21 percent and took a 27-17 lead into the halftime break. The second half was back and forth, with the Scots maintaining at least a slim lead all the way until 4:21 left in the game, when Wabash guard Ross Sponsler lined up a three and put the cap on a 9-2 run to give the Little Giants their first lead of the game, 44-45. Kenny DeBoer ’15 tied the game 45-45 off a free throw on the next possession, but the Giants tacked on six unanswered points in the next two minutes to gain a 51-45 lead with 25 seconds to go. The Scots saw a glimmer of hope when Jalen Goodwin

’15 completed a three point play to bring the Scots within three with 17 seconds remaining, but Wabash made its free throws to close out the game and take home the win, 55-48. In addition to the Fighting Scots’ historically low shooting percentage; the turnover differential was certainly a contributing factor in the loss. The Scots turned the ball over 15 times to Wabash’s ten, while allowing 20 points off turnovers and gaining only seven. Sponsler scored a game high 20 points on 5-15 shooting, while Jake Mays ’13 led the Scots with 10 points on 3-5 shooting. The Scots still sit easily atop the conference standings at 111, with Ohio Wesleyan in second place at 9-3. Wooster has three regular season games (all against conference opponents) remaining before the conference tournament begins on Feb. 19. They played Ohio Wesleyan University on Wednesday after press time.

Women’s basketball wins splits weekend games Megan McGinley Staff Writer Wooster women’s basketball split its games this weekend with a win over Oberlin College (68-54) and a loss to Kenyon College (70-44) making the Scots’ record 7-14 overall and 2-10 in the NCAC. The Scots hosted the Yeowomen of Oberlin Friday evening at Timken Gymnasium. Going into the game, the Scots had been struggling with a nine-game losing streak, but this conference matchup brought it to an end. The Scots came out strong, taking a 7-0 lead within the first 90 seconds. The Yeowomen would not be easily taken, however. They tied the score at 9-9 with 13:25 left to play in the first half. The two teams traded shots for the time remaining, but the Scots were able to pick up momentum and gain a narrow lead of 26-21 by the end of the first half. The Scots maintained their lead for the entirety of the second half. The

Yeowomen came close to catching them, but Suvi Puripattarapan ’14 and Jessica Wingen ’13 kept the Scots ahead with 21 points between them in the half. Maura Hall ’14 and Karley Walker ’14 also added offensive power to the game with 11 and 10 points respectively. The Scots also showed strength in their free throws, shooting 18-21 (85.7 percent). The win allowed the Scots to break their losing streak and gain confidence going into their next game at Kenyon. On Saturday, the Scots traveled to Gambier, Ohio to take on the Ladies in an NCAC matchup. The Scots came out with the first basket of the game, but the Ladies responded quickly and took the lead. The score was close for the first five minutes of the half, being tied several times. The Ladies, however, caught their stride and never looked back. They attacked the Scots’ basket with a flurry of shots and eventually ended the first half with a 38-22 lead. The second half was more of

the same with the Kenyon Ladies continually increasing their lead. The Scots scored a total of 22 points in the half, 11 coming from free throws, while the Ladies powered ahead with 32 points. Overall, the Scots remained strong in their free throws, sinking 17 of 20 (85 percent). Hall, Wingen and Puripattarapan each had a strong game, scoring 27 points between them, but this offensive power was not enough to give them the win. The Scot’s downfall came from turnovers. They lost possession of the ball 28 times throughout the game and the Ladies took advantage, scoring 29 off of turnovers. The Scots will be looking for some positive energy during their upcoming home games. On Wednesday, they will host Ohio Wesleyan University at 6 p.m., and on Saturday, Feb. 9 they will take on rival Wittenberg University at 2 p.m. Both are conference games and will be held in Timken Gymnasium.

Karley Walker ’14 looks to drive in a win against Oberlin College on Saturday (Photo by Amanda Priest).

THE BOOK OF MARMON

Niners can’t just blame refs for Super Bowl loss Considering the replacement ref debacle that started the 2012 NFL season, it seemed fitting that Super Bowl XLVII was marred with a n o t h e r officiating controversy Travis Marmon at the end of the game. On San Francisco’s last offensive play, Ravens defensive back Jimmy Smith got away with an apparent hold on the 49ers’ Michael Crabtree as Colin Kaepernick’s pass sailed over their heads and out of bounds, effectively ending the game. San Francisco supporters

believe that their team was robbed. Coach Jim Harbaugh said “there is no question in my mind that there was a pass interference — and then a hold on Crabtree on the last one.” I hate to break it to you, Niners fans, but any of your complaints about the officiating are just sour grapes. When you start the game in a 21-3 hole (and make it 28-6 after the first play of the second half), you do not deserve to blame the officials for your loss. One penalty that the referees did call was pass interference on San Francisco’s Chris Culliver that extended a Baltimore drive, which culminated in a field goal to put the Ravens ahead 34-29. “Didn’t think that was

interference,” Harbaugh said. If Harbaugh had bothered to watch the replay, he would have seen some very obvious interference by Culliver and might actually blame his player for making a stupid mistake that may have cost his team the game. Instead of blaming the officials or his players, perhaps Harbaugh could blame himself for some questionable coaching decisions. The 49ers’ red zone play calling was atrocious, and in my eyes it was the primary reason why they couldn’t complete the comeback. This was most evident on the controversial final play. Kaepernick tried to throw a fade to Crabtree immediately after the ball was snapped, which

meant that the ball was in the air while Smith was still trying to jam Crabtree at the line of scrimmage — a fairly standard defensive tactic in that part of the field, and one that generates a non-call most of the time. Here’s the thing: while the fade route from the five-yard line can be a great call if executed correctly, it’s very predictable and leaves the quarterback with limited options — not exactly the kind of call you want to make on fourth down. Especially when you have a quarterback like Kaepernick who can both run all over the field and throw the ball into tight windows at high speeds. On top of that, the Ravens had no pass rush after

defensive tackle Haloti Ngata left the game with an injury. Harbaugh should have called a play that gave Kaepernick multiple options instead of trying a one-dimensional play against a veteran defense. Super Bowl XLVII should go down as objectively one of the greatest Super Bowls in history. After the power outage, it went from a blowout to one of the wildest games ever played. But for as valiant an effort as the 49ers gave, it just wasn’t enough to overcome a huge deficit. Don’t be like the Seattle fans that are still bitter over Super Bowl XL. This one is not on the officials.

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Super Bowl XLVII provides high drama in second half Julie Kendall Sports Editor What started off as a lackluster Super Bowl XLVII suddenly turned interesting when most of the lights in the New Orleans Superdome went out a few plays into the third quarter. When they came back on 34 minutes later, the San Francisco 49ers, who had trailed the Baltimore Ravens 28-6, rallied to score 17 unanswered points and restore competitive energy to the game. But the 49ers’ second-half resurgence wasn’t enough to overcome their firsthalf mistakes. With Super Bowl MVP quarterback Joe Flacco at the helm and some well-executed defensive strategy in the game’s final minutes, the Ravens took control of the shootout to become champions for the second time in their 17-year history. The game was one for the record books in terms of Super Bowl statistics, including the first ever attempt at a fake field goal, the longest postseason kick return (108 yards by Jacoby Jones), the longest rushing touchdown by a quarterback (15 yards by Colin Kaepernick) and the longest runtime at 4 hours and 14 minutes, thanks to the half-hour delay due to the stadium power outage. San Francisco got off to a rocky start, racking up costly penalties and two turnovers in the first quarter. Vernon

Baltimore Ravens tight end Billy Bajema celebrates in a pile of confetti with his children following his team’s 34-31 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII on Sunday (Photo courtesy AP). Davis’ 20-yard reception was called back by an illegal formation penalty in the first play of the game, and an offsides penalty on the next drive gave Baltimore a second chance on third down. That mistake allowed Flacco to hit Anquan Boldin in the end zone for a 13-yard touchdown. The 49ers couldn’t make it into the end zone in the entire first half, and had to settle for two field goals. They

turned the ball over on back-to-back possessions. The first, a fumble at the Baltimore 25-yard line, enabled a 10play drive culminating with a 1-yard touchdown pass to tight end Dennis Pitta. Just nine seconds off the play clock later, Kaepernick threw an interception right into Ed Reed’s hands. The ensuing Baltimore drive brought the Ravens as close as 14 yards, but a risky fake field goal attempt on fourth

down failed to add any more points to the board. The Ravens would score on their next possession when Flacco aired a deep 56-yard pass to Jacoby Jones, who fell to the ground untouched by defenders. He scrambled to his feet to rush into the endzone for the touchdown, boosting their lead to 21-6 at the half. The Ravens carried their momentum into the second half, with Jacoby Jones

returning the kickoff 108 yards for a touchdown. It was after Kaepernick received his second sack of the night on the next drive that the 28-6 blowout became a blackout. With the stadium power restored, 49ers’ found energy. Michael Crabtree and Frank Gore got into the end zone on back-to-back possessions. Tarell Brown forced Ray Rice to fumble on the next drive, which led to another San Francisco field goal late in the third quarter to cut their deficit to 28-23. Baltimore was able to put in a field goal before the 49ers offense put together a five-play 76-yard drive that culminated with a 15-yard scramble by Kaepernick for a rushing touchdown. They attempted to tie the game with a two-point conversion, but were left trailing 31-29 with ten minutes left on the clock. The shootout continued with another Baltimore field goal, and a 49ers drive to first and goal before the two-minute warning. With four chances to take the lead, Kaepernick threw three incomplete passes and gave up possession at the Baltimore 5 yard line with 1:46 left on the clock. The Ravens went threeand-out, but rather than punting, Sam Koch ran out of bounds for a safety to consume eight seconds off the clock and effectively end the game. Flacco, who went 22/33 for 287 yards and three touchdowns, was awarded the Super Bowl MVP award.

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