The Wooster Voice by Maggie Roberts

The Wooster Voice VOL. CXXXII, ISSUE XVII

A STUDENT PUBLICATION SINCE 1883

FRIDAY, February 22, 2013

“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly ﬁnd out how far one can go.’” - T.S. Eliot

Campus Dining Study to look at three employment options Outsourcing is only one possible recourse in the College’s effort to make the dining department as efficient as possible by the Financial Advisory Committee. In addition, focus groups, surveys and strength, weakness, opportunity and threat analyses are going into the assessment. A Facebook group called “Campus Dining Study Forum” currently allows students to discuss the issue. At the end of the assessment, one of three current options will be chosen and implemented going forward with dining services. Outsourcing is one of these potential choices, and it continues to be one MacLeod’s is one of the spots on campus that could be affected by the dining service options (Photo by Amanda Priest). that many students are opposed to. to move to a contracted company, best dining service and to meet Another option is that dining serIan Benson which is not the case. the needs of the College, and not vices could remain operated by the News Editor Instead a discussion is occur- to simply determine whether or College. In this scenario, practices ring on how to move forward in not the school switches to an ex- would be improved as a result of goIn the article about outsourc- order to make Dining Services as ternal service. ing through the self-assessment, but ing in last week’s Voice, the words efficient as possible. This discusThe review of dining services the current staff and operation would “plan” and “proposal” were im- sion is a part of an ongoing re- is using The National Association continue to be run by the College. properly used. They were meant view of dining services’ practices, of College and University Food The third option is a combination to describe the option of outsourc- with outsourcing being one of the Services Professional Practices of the two, with part of the staff ing, but instead they made it sound potential options. The final goal manual to properly evaluate the outsourced and the rest kept in as if a plan was already proposed of the process is to establish the program. It is being carried out house. There are two potential ap-

proaches to this option. In the first, the contracted company would be utilized to employ the management team only. The management would then be on the company’s payroll. The staff would still be on the College’s payroll, but would be super-

“We don’t want to outsource. What we want is the best possible dining service.” - Laurie Stickelmaier vised by the contracted management team. In the second approach, the contracted company would be utilized to employ the staff only. They would be on the company’s payroll, but supervised by a College employed management team. “It’s my hope at the end of this, when we publish the report, we choose to stick with our current services and they beat any outsourced company,” Vice President for Finance and Business/Treasurer Laurie Stickelmaier said, echoing the opinions of many students. “We don’t want to outsource. What we want is the best possible dining service.” The assessment will run through the summer, with a decision coming no earlier than fall semester 2013.

Wooster to host TEDx talk in Gault Recital Hall Sarah Carracher Staff Writer

The College will host its first Tedx talk, “Ideas Worth Spreading,” on March 2 in Gault Recital Hall. Through TEDTalks videos and live presentations from Wooster and other communities, the event’s organizers hope to integrating new ideas into the College and local communities. TED, which stands for Technology, Entertainment and Design, was founded as a nonprofit conference to unite thinkers from three areas of thought. While only two large-scale TED conferences take place each year, in Long Beach, Calif. and in Edinburgh, Scotland, TEDx events are designed and planned specifically for and by local communities. The goal of a TEDx event is to “foster learning, inspiration and wonder — and to provoke conversations that matter.” The Wooster TEDx event was organized by Christina Haupt ’14, independent of, but fostered by, TED. The event, which will be emceed by President Grant Cornwell, is centered on the concept of integrity. “TEDx [events] are independently organized events, which are meant to highlight local talents and minds,” Haupt says. She made this idea a reality, inviting multiple members of the Wooster community to speak. The program will highlight eight speakers: Peter Abramo

Director for Entrepreneurship at the College, will discuss liberal arts education and how to better prepare students for life after college; Paul Cebul of Reach Trade in Wooster, who works with farmers to source specialty grade, direct and fair trade coffee; Donald Frederico, a litigation lawyer in Boston and an alumnus and trustee to the College; Jonny Goldstein (as a virtual synthesizer) will speak about shapes in an attempt to prove that anyone can draw; Shelley Judge, professor of geology at the College, will present about sports; Matthew Mariola, visiting environmental studies professor at the College, will discuss sustainable farming; Chris Rogers, a Tufts professor, will conduct engineering-based experiments with Legos; and Thomas Van Cleef, another College alum, who has founded multiple companies focused on solar energy. Two TEDTalks videos from previous conferences will also be shown. Emphasizing the importance of the talk being planned and organized by the community as opposed to TED, Haupt says, “Integrating the community is something the College really places a lot of value on, and this event is certainly a platform that lends itself well to building bridges and fostering new ideas. I never realized that we could be incorporating the community in such a huge way.” After the event, guests are invited to discuss further at First

Amendment, a restaurant located at 150 W. Liberty St. A father and daughter who frequently bond over their political disputes opened the restaurant to create an environment in which locals can “gather and share heated discussions about topics that [have] a big impact on the community.” Haupt chose this location because of this distinct connection

that the concept of sharing ideas and applying them to one’s community shares with TEDx. The restaurant has even partnered with Reach Trade as a coffee provider. The talk will also have two networking breaks, allowing students to connect with the event’s speakers. Those interested in attending should fill out a survey at http:// www.surveymonkey.com/s/S5P-

KJXG to receive a ticket. This is time-sensitive because only 100 people can attend the event, due to TED rules. For those students who cannot get a ticket or won’t be able to attend, the event will be streamed live in the Lowry pit. Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided in Scheide and available to students who do not attend the event.

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The annual TED conferences began in 1990, with a focus on technology and design, but have since spread to cover a range of talks (Photo courtesy TED).

Laura Merrell ’15 points out the dangers of sharing too much information on the internet. An anonymous Letter to the Editor gives a Dining Services employee’s perspective on the ongoing Campus Dining study.

Brooke Skiba ’14 covers the Senior Prom held by Brothers of Diversity and Men of Harambee.

Libba Smith ’13 previews the Fall play, “Life Is a Dream,” which will premiere Thursday, Feb. 28.

Lincoln Plews ’15 recaps the end of the Women’s basketball season, in which they ﬁnished just short of the tournament.

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LOCAL Cleveland’s medical mart gets new tenants and a new name In an effort to better represent the facility’s intended function, a convention center being built in downtown Cleveland that was formerly known as the Medical Mart will now be called the Global Center for Health Innovation. Several large companies have already reserved space in the building, such as the Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals, as well as several national corporations. Scheduled to open this fall, each floor of the complex will have its own department. The center will host events relating to the medical field such as continuing education classes and emerging technology conventions. It is predicted that the complex will bring over 1,000 executives, investors and entrepreneurs to Cleveland. Source: Cleveland.com

NATIONAL Top U.S. General John Allen to retire instead of taking NATO job U.S. General John Allen, who had been nominated as the next head of NATO in Europe, has received President Obama’s permission to retire rather than take the job. He made the decision based on a desire to attend to family health problems. His successor will oversee the majority of the removal of troops from Afghanistan. Earlier this year, General Allen was accused of having inappropriate email contact with a woman in Florida, but the allegations were dismissed. General David Petraeus, former director of the CIA, was accused of similar misconduct and asked to resign around the same time. President Obama characterized General Allen as “one of America’s finest military leaders” and thanked him for his dedicated service. Source: BBC

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The U.S. cyber security firm Mandiant has identified a hacker group in China as “one of the most prolific cyber espionage groups” in the world. The group is said to have stolen hundreds of terabytes of data from a number of companies. The offices of the hackers are believed to be located in a nondescript building in Shanghai. Mandiant has published a report stating that they believe the Chinese government is aware of at least some of the hacking operations that have taken place since 2004, when the company began tracking them. The Chinese government has denied knowledge of these attacks and claimed to be another victim of cyber hacking. Source: BBC

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Students travel to Washington D.C. to protest The “Forward to Climate” rally was the largest environmental protest in American history Maddi O’Neill Staff Writer Last Sunday, more than 35,000 environmental activists went to Washington, D.C. to participate in what became the largest environmental protest in America’s history. Sixteen College of Wooster students were in attendance, having driven ten hours to make their voices heard in the “Forward on Climate” rally. The Wooster students made this whirlwind trip in just over a day. They left at 10 p.m. Saturday night and arrived back in Wooster in time for classes on Monday morning. The participating students are primarily members of the Greenhouse Club, an environmental activist group on campus. Taylor Knoop ’16, newly-elected treasurer of the Greenhouse Club, helped organize the trip after hearing about the rally at a “Do the Math” seminar in Cleveland. The “Forward on Climate” rally strove to prevent the construction of the controversial Keystone Pipeline. The members of the Greenhouse Club were excited by the idea. Kelsey Schreck ’15, vice president of the Greenhouse Club, said that stopping the Keystone Pipeline “is a way to show that the American people won’t stand for environmental degradation anymore.” Knoop worked with the Ohio Sierra Club to get students to D.C. by setting up a phone bank on campus. Students could make calls to Sierra Club members and convince them to attend the rally. In exchange, the Ohio Sierra Club then helped to sponsor any student who participated in the

A steady stream of environmentalist chants kept the protest going, like “Hey Obama, we don’t want no climate drama” (Photo courtesy AP). phone bank by providing a scholarship covering the bus fee to D.C. Upon arriving in D.C., the Wooster students went to a prerally gathering to make signs. At the rally itself, Knoop thought that the crowds vastly exceeded the Wooster contingent’s expectations. The original goal was between 8,000 and 10,000 participants, “but at the rally the group just kept growing [to about 35,000 people]. I was totally blown away,” she said. The students started their rally experience by listening to several speakers, and then marched about two miles to surround the White House, chanting phrases like “This is what democracy looks like,” and “Hey Obama, we don’t want no climate drama.” After years of governmental

stalling on climate change, this rally was a chance for many who are concerned about the environment to tell their legislators how they feel. “We are so lucky to live in this country, to have these rights available to us,” Knoop said. “I just turned 18 last May and being able to take part in our government’s legal system through voting and now through this protest has been really amazing.” Caroline Kaman ’16 agreed, saying, “You felt like you were a part of a big movement. There was a lot of energy.” These students, who were willing to sacrifice a weekend to the cause of improving environmental legislation, clearly feel strongly about changes that need to be made to protect the environment.

Cullen Dolson ’16, explaining why he chose to make the trip, said, “I grew up backpacking and hiking in Virginia and I would do anything to make sure that the beauty that I grew up with is there for generations to come.” The enthusiasm of these students was reflected in the huge crowds that showed up to demand action by the government. Dana Stamos ’16 said, “we were able to connect with people across the country who felt passionately about this issue.” Knoop added that she was deeply moved by the number of people at the rally. “It was my first time at a rally and the energy was just amazing...It was amazing to see the range of people and it really speaks to the importance of attention to climate change,” she said.

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INTERNATIONAL U.S. identifies prolific cyber espionage group in China

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Belarusian guard sentenced to two years in prison for failing to protect the nation from teddy bears. A Belarusian border guard was sentenced to two years in prison Monday for failing to report a border crossing by a Swedish plane. The plane parachuted hundreds of teddy bears into the country carrying prodemocracy protest messages. The sentence was announced by the country’s Supreme Court, which said the unnamed officer would be incarcerated to a maximum-security facility. The strife over the teddy bears eventually escalated into a diplomatic war between Belarus, a former Soviet republic, and Sweden. Both nations expelled the other’s ambassador after the bears were parachuted in on July 4, also Belarus’ Independence Day. The airdrop wasn’t publicly acknowledged until two weeks later, when dictator Alexander Lukashenko criticized the military for allowing the plane to enter Belarusian airspace. The foreign minister, as well as the generals in charge of air defense and the border patrol, were fired following the incident.

Photos of the teddy bears as they parachute into Minsk on July 4 (Photo courtesy NBC).

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Corrections: In the Feb. 15 issue of the Voice, several monetary figures were misrepresented in the article “President Cornwell among highest paid in Ohio.” The article states that Cornwell’s take home pay in the 2009-10 financial year was $469,523 and the 2010-11 financial year was $633,430. These two figures actually represented his total compensation, which is reported before taxes and includes benefits and other allocations. The president does not and has never received bonuses. The article goes on to state a $10 million net profit for the College in 2009-10, and a reported $4.6 million deficit in 2010-11. These numbers include the College’s endowment and reflect the status of the stock market. The College is a non-profit institution. The article states that “only one private school in Ohio has a lower average salary for faculty members.” This figure is inaccurate and will be addressed in a follow-up article, to be published next week. The numbers printed regarding the breakdown of Cornwell’s salary amenities were misattributed. In 201011, his benefits included $4,122 in country club expenses, $6,505 in housekeeping and $432 for cable. The Voice will be publishing a corrections article in next week’s issue to address these numbers in greater detail, along with further finanical questions our staff will discuss with the administrators. The Voice regrets these errors.

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Letter to the Editors Editors’ Note: The Voice received this letter on February 5, 2013. Though it had originally been delivered to the Voice without attribution, the Voice has been contacted by the letter’s writer. In their interest, we publish this letter without the writer’s name, doing so only after we were able to confirm the source. Dining Service Employees do not wish to be excluded from the College family With the decision of outsourcing looming within the next year, dining service employees are faced with anxiety and insecurity. While “promised” that no one will lose their job, many long-term employees wonder about loss of benefits connected with the College. “Other than a means to support myself and my children, a major driving force behind my employment here has been the anticipation of tuition benefits for my children,” states one worried employee of many years. Older employees are especially worried about starting over and about losing much needed medical insurance for their failing health. Concerns continue over other benefits such as retirement, life insurance, vacation, holiday pay and sick time. How will all these change and will employees still have them? Even their scheduled times to work are subject to change, creating possible disruptions in family life. Just last year, the College made strides to improve benefits such as health, dental and life insurance, as well as attempting to improve on pay scale deficiencies, while saving money for themselves and employees. Now just one year later, these improvements could all be lost for dining service employees. Not only are benefits a concern, but also the possibility of losing management staff to a new corporation’s management. Over the many years, employees have become family. Just like families, they have their ups and downs. They have seen multiple changes and have made compromises and adjustments. But these have been with the College family and with the people they have known for years and even decades. They do not wish to be “sold-out.” President Cornwell is quoted as expressing that The College of Wooster is behind its peer institutions and that, “none of our peers in Ohio do it our way.” Are we followers or leaders? The College of Wooster is well known for independent thinking. Why not improve on what we have learned over the years of trial and error? College dining services is presently ahead of the game in several areas, and is already striving to provide for special dietary needs in response to a rapid increase in food allergies, offering a wide variety of choices that many peer institutions lack. Staff is continually updated on current safety and sanitation practices, and the chef and management team work diligently to improve menus that students will enjoy. Will a new company make students a priority or offer such options? Dining services have been the underdog on campus. They are the lowest on the pay scale and struggle year after year over summer and holiday breaks to keep enough hours to get by, and use up all their vacation time to make up lost hours. Meanwhile, many other, if not all, departments on campus continue to receive 40 hours a week year-round. Now dining services is first in line to be ejected from the College family. Where is the rationale? Why is dining services the first to be considered for outsourcing as a “means to cut cost” while tuition continues to rise? College leaders, please understand the value of these workers to the overall mission of the College. How many departments will we let go until we become a motley crew of independent organizations; a house divided? In closing, as a dining service employee and on behalf of my fellow employees, I wish to thank all of you College students who express and feel concern over our job security and benefits. Thank you! You are just another example of our close-knit College family which dining service workers wish to remain a part of. - Anonymous “If you are silent about your pain, they’ll kill you and say you enjoyed it.” - Zora Neal Hurston

Be wary of the information you share News recently broke that the iPhone 5 could be rather easily hacked. I just got a new iPhone a few weeks ago, another example of my impeccable timing. Lucky for me, I selected an iPhone 4S, Laura Merrell and although it is not the newest and best, I frankly cannot tell the difference. Hacking the iPhone 5 is so convenient that you can do it from the comfort of your own room! Simply watch a step-by-step YouTube video and volia, you can now creep on your friends to your heart’s content. The video shows you how to get past the numerical password, and once you have that figured out, the hacker in training is now able to listen in on phone calls or scroll through your contacts or view photos. There is a clear lesson to be learned here: be careful about how you use technology, not just your fancy new iPhone 5, but your Tumblrs, Twitters, Instagram and Facebook accounts as well. Development in technology, especially the rise of the Internet and Apps linked to it, has led to

a phenomenon I like to call “over sharing.” Many feel the need to chronicle their lives in minute detail. They share their electronic memoirs to a large audience that often includes a combination of well-known friends and much lesser-known acquaintances. I wish when people felt the urge to share every aspect of their life on one of the various social media or networking sites, they would think to themselves, as the famous Richard Nixon phrase goes, “[we] could do that, but it would be wrong.” We could all do without that cousin or long lost friend from elementary school that insists on posting a photograph of what they had for breakfast or receiving updates about some forlorn looking sheep they won in an online game. Because you can very easily lose control over what you share, there is something to be said for withholding information, or at least sharing only important information on the Internet, and the recent revela-

tion of the simplicity of hacking an iPhone 5 only adds more legitimacy to this claim. With social networking and media sites, especially Facebook, slowly prying away the limited privacy we had to begin with, what we share becomes increasingly crucial. I have to remember to check my settings every so often just to make sure Facebook has not tried to trick me into allowing my information on Facebook to be shared with whoever feels entitled to it. The information we put out on the Internet or store in our cell phones has never been completely safe, but safety is even more at risk now. If it’s not hackers posting some strange ad with typos on your wall, then it’s your friends posting some unoriginal, ridiculous status about your unfortunate bathroom habits. I do not advocate avoiding using social media such as Facebook, nor do I urge you to throw out your brand new iPhone 5 to prevent being hacked, but I urge you to be very wary. As technology improves, so do hackers’ tricks.

“There is a clear message to be gleaned her: be careful about how you use technology, not just your fancy iPhone 5, but your Tumblrs, Twitters, Instagrams, and Facebook.”

“With social networking...especially Facebook, slowly prying away the limited privacy we had to begin with, what we share becomes increasingly crucial.”

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

Spring Break Rants and Raves! RANTS

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Spring break? MoRe lYke SPranG Br8k dOwN! HeHaHeHaHeHaOhhhh. - Alexa Norris ’13

Can’t wait for the ferry ride — and by ferry ride, I mean whale ride — back to my island home on Martha’s Vineyard! - Tilly Alexander ’16

I.S. or not, my spring break will be spent in a tub full of body chocolate and tears... - David Mallinson ’13 “Mid-February Haiku” Cold Ohio snow Everyone wants you to go Spring break please come soon! - Abigail Rodenfels ’14 Can’t tell if the Blockbuster Going-Out-Of-Business sale is the best or worst thing that ever happened to me. #RunningOutOF$$$ - Ellen Skonce ’15 Spring Break is very abrupt and will throw off my schedule. We just had a month, what’s two weeks? - Seonna Gittens ’16

The best thing about spring break is getting off campus and leaving everything behind.No more homework, just total relaxation. Also, the best part of spring break is, of course, shopping! - Salena Wagstaff ’14 I don’t know how much a plane ticket for my carrel will cost. LOL, JK, I’m a Freshman. - Jacob Danko ’16 Two weeks of sleeping in as long as I want? Bring it on! I’m ready! - Emily Alltop ’15 I am excited about our break being two weeks long. I will have an increased amount of time to veg and forget about my second semester worries. - Sheamus Dalton ’16

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Woo students share community love with the elderly Brooke Skiba Features Editor The senior citizens of Brookdale Place of Wooster relived their high school days at their very own “senior prom” last week thanks to Wooster students. Men

of Harambee (M.O.H.) and Brothers of Diversity (B.O.D.) collaborated to recognize the community’s elderly citizens by co-hosting the event, formally titled, “Beyond Hallmark: A Celebration of Community Love.” They hoped to create an event that showed how Valentine’s Day can include many

Ahlon Gonzales ’16 gives a handmade Valentine’s Day card to a resident. The cards were made by students the week before (Photo by Cory Smith).

forms of love, including a love for the community. M.O.H. and B.O.D. also teamed up last semester to make greeting cards for Brookdale and Cornerstone Elementary. M.O.H. have worked with Brookdale in the past, so both decided this facility was the perfect location to host a Valentine’s Day event. Students tabled at Lowry before the prom and allowed Wooster students to create Valentine’s Day cards to hand out at the prom. The prom consisted of playing bingo, chatting, eating a Valentine’s Day sheet cake, and enjoying jazz and soul music. The handmade cards were given out as prizes for bingo wins. Roughly 20 Wooster students and 10 senior citizens were in attendance for the event. Henry Phillips ’14, president of M.O.H., said, “Everybody did their respective jobs from the two organizations to make sure the event was a success. It was a lot of fun. The crowd we got was actually a group of really lively women who seemed to enjoy us.” Wooster students had a wonderful time with the residents. Sarah Kristeller ’14, a member of BOD, said, “For me, the best part of the event was being able to get off campus and enjoy the company of people other than collegeaged students. I think we have a lot to learn from their stories. As hackneyed as it sounds, it really felt like the students, who were ostensibly organizing this event

Potter’s World enchants Andrews Dani Gagnon Staff Writer Campus Harry Potter fans were pleasantly surprised when the boy wizard flew into Wooster this month. On Feb. 13, “Harry Potter’s World: Renaissance Science, Magic, and Medicine” ex-

area schools, in addition to being just plain fun to see.” The reception included two evening presentations. Professor Monica Florence, Chair of Wooster’s classical studies department, spoke on “Mythological Beasts and Magical Language,” illustrating the connection between J.K. Rowling’s spells and magi-

The “Harry Potter’s World” exhibit is currently on display in Andrews Library lobby (Photo by Cory Smith). hibit held its opening reception and program in Andrews Library Lobby for the campus and town community. The exhibit was sponsored by the National Library of Medicine and National Institute of Health and was curated by Elizabeth J. Bland. Over 50 people attended the reception, where participants could sip butterbeer and nibble on pumpkin muffins. “Our hope is that the exhibit will both educate and inspire some creative areas of research at The College of Wooster and at

cal creatures and their historical origins,” said Julia Gustafson, research and outreach librarian. Professor Pam Frese of the anthropology department presented the “Use and Abuse of Magic and Witchcraft.” She described how throughout history, single women who practiced medicine were often alienated because of this misunderstood “witchcraft or demon’s work.” The reception concluded with a costume contest judged by former English professor Larry Stewart dressed as Professor Dumb-

ledore. First place went to Emily “Lilie” Pundos ’16 who dressed as Ginny Weasley. Lauren Smith ’13 as Hermione Granger took second place. And local kindergartner, Rhys Florence-Smith, as a mini Harry Potter took third place. The common intersection between current and former C.O.W. faculty, students and community members spoke for the uniting effects of literature. Currently, the exhibit is on display in Andrews Library lobby for students, faculty and community members to visit at their leisure. There are also two complementary book displays showcasing elaborate illustrations of mythological beasts as well as several books on the history of herbology, alchemy, and medicine. The second display is located in the Special Collections room on Lower Level One of Andrews Library. This exhibit includes two cases displaying rare book illustrations of herbs and animals to fit the theme of the Harry Potter exhibit. If you did not make it to the opening events, don’t feel as though you’ve missed out on all the magic! On March 1 there will be a featured movie screening and discussion of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” with free popcorn. Professor Jeremy Rapport of the religious studies department will be the discussion leader for “The Microcosms and Macrocosms of the Sorcerer’s Stone.” So, manage your mischief and make sure you fly in on time! For further information, visit <http://libguides.wooster.edu/ HarryPotter>.

Environmental Tip of the Week This isn’t really a tip — it’s more of an announcement everyone should know about. Beginning March 1, the College will no longer burn coal. This is one change that will go unseen on campus, but makes a big difference in how we maintain our operation. By switching from coal to natural gas, the College will reduce emissions by 375 tons of sulfur dioxide and 7600 tons of carbon dioxide each year. The change means we will stop emitting small amounts of lead and mercury and stop producing fly ash. The College will be saving almost $20,000 a year on emission fees from the EPA. Stop by Lowry Center on March 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to learn more! - SB Loder, Sustainability Coordinator

Members of Men of Harambee, Brothers of Diversity and residents of Brookdale place pose for a group photo (Photo by Cory Smith). for the benefit of another community, were the ones who benefited most of all from the experience.” Kristeller got to know one woman particularly well, the current “Resident of the Month” who once worked at the original Beuhler’s grocery store before she married. “It was really lovely to hear her share her life,” Kristeller said. The residents seemed to enjoy having the Wooster students come in to celebrate with them. Patrick Lai-Fang ’13, president of B.O.D., said, “They told us to

come back, and if they tell you that that means they enjoyed themselves.” Upcoming events hosted by both groups include: B.O.D.’s “Stomp the Violence,” an event that B.O.D. also organized last year, and a fashion show this April. M.O.H. are planning a child abuse prevention awareness campaign, an event collaborating with the Every Woman’s House and a jazz music appreciation night. Both organizations also have formal dances and informal barbecues planned for this semester.

Recent Campus Event Reproductive Rights World-Wide

Abigail Adams discussed her work in New Mexico at the forum last Saturday (Photo by Amanda Priest). Each year, The Global Engagement Network hosts a forum on a topic of global importance and a day-long conference for students, staff and community members. This year’s topic, which was presented last Saturday, was Reproductive Rights in the 21st Century. The group invited three guest speakers and one Wooster student to share their opinions about reproductive rights around the world. Wooster anthropology professor Abigail Adams spoke about her experience working and doing research in an abortion clinic in New Mexico. She found that often women having abortions had no choice because their life circumstances made it unfeasible and unrealistic to have a child. The other two speakers were Meredith Raimondo, an associate professor of comparative American studies at Oberlin College and Tina Reynolds, co-founder of the organization Women on the Rise Telling HerStory. Ngozi Cole ’15 wrapped up the conference by discussing the reproductive rights in Sierra Leone, her native country. Anna Duke Features Editor

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“Life Is a Dream” for Theater Department Libba Smith A&E Editor For those drama fans looking to embark on a philosophical journey, Wooster’s theater department will present the play “Life Is a Dream” next weekend. “Life Is a Dream” was originally published in 1635 by Spanish playwright Pedro Calderón de la Barca, who wrote during the Spanish Golden Age. The play focuses on Segismundo, Prince of Poland, played by Kevin Glass ’14. Segismundo’s father, King Basilio, played by Colin Commager ’15, received a prophecy when his son was born that he would bring disaster to Poland. As a precaution, he tells his subjects that the prince has died and instead imprisons his son from birth. When Segismundo is old enough, his father devises a test to see if his son will be a cruel ruler. The prince is drugged, presented with royal power and released into the palace with the stipulation (unbeknownst to Segismundo) that if he behaves badly he will be put back in his tower prison and told that the entire experience was a dream. Segismundo reacts very violently to his freedom, throwing a servant from a window, engaging in a swordfight and attempting to rape a woman in the palace. The king drugs him again and Segismundo awakens back in his tower, believing that his

rampage was all a dream. However, the Polish subjects, now aware that they have a prince, organize a revolt and free Segismundo, making him their leader. Rosaura, played by Janna Haywood ’14, who has already met Segismundo by accidentally stumbling into his prison, leads them to the cell. However, Segismundo is unsure if this new development is reality or a dream, and as both the rebels and his father raise armies he must decide how to accept the reality developing around him. “Life Is a Dream” is easily Calderón’s most well-known and wellstudied play. The work focuses on the nature of reality and dreams, revenge, justice and free will. “Life Is a Dream” also presents a complex philosophical allegory about human nature. Work on Wooster’s production began with auditions the first Friday of the semester. The cast list was finalized the second week, and the performers have been rehearsing ever since. The show is directed by Assistant Professor of Theater Jimmy A. Noriega, who also led a group of Wooster theater students to the UNESCO/ITI World Festival of Theatre Schools last September. While the play was written centuries ago, Wooster’s production will incorporate some updated touches. Erika Daun ’15, who works in the costume shop, describes the show as “pseudo-modern.” Some characters’

Movie Review: Sparks’ Ben Taylor Staff Writer

If your goal is to see a movie full of well-crafted dialogue and witty banter, this is not your movie. If your goal is to see a love story that is unique and free from paradigmatic and archetypal tendencies, this is not your movie. However, if winter is starting to seem somewhat long, a little dull, and you have absolutely no better way to spend your $7.50, “Safe Haven” is the perfect movie for you. Set in the midsummer months in Southport, North Carolina, “Safe Haven” opens on a young woman (Julianne Hough) — whose name we later learn is Katie — running, from what or from whom we do not know. The implication is that she has killed someone, possibly unintentionally. Next thing we know, she’s dyed her hair blonde and bought a bus ticket to Atlanta. Along the way, the bus makes a stop at a convenience store, she looks for an abnormally long time at the man behind the desk (Josh Duhamel) and predictably deigns not to reboard the bus. At this point, early in the film, the break from reality begins. Somehow, despite being on the lam (meaning she probably lacks any form of I.D. that matches the identity she has assumed), Katie gets a job at a restaurant. Then, she inexplicably procures the monetary means to purchase a small house. How she accomplishes this without a down payment or a mortgage or the aforementioned I.D. is a mystery. Then again, she is a waitress, so her financial security is essentially guaranteed. Departures from reality aside, the

costumes will be a mix of modern with period pieces. For example, one character wears Converse with a period vest. The production will also incorporate modern technology. “Life Is a Dream” will make use of large projection screens to tell the story, with the performers acting in front of a camera. Along with Commager, Glass and Haywood, other performers include Colin Martin ’15 and Aviva Neff ’14 as Segismundo’s cousins Astolfo and Poster for Wooster’s spring play “Life is a Estrella, Patrick Dream” (Photo courtesy Theater Department). McWilliams ’15 as Clotaldo, the king’s general, and Adam Seligson through Saturday, March 2 at 8:15 ’15 as Clarin, a servant. The en- p.m. in Freedlander Theater. Ticksemble includes Kathy Arnold ’14, ets are free for students and faculty Erika Daun ’15, Amanda O’Donnell and can be reserved from 12 p.m. to ’14, Abigail Helvering ’16, Mickey 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday at the Freedlander Osthimer ’16 and Eliza Somsel ’15. Showtimes are Thursday, Feb. 28 Box Office.

“Safe Haven” fails to ignite

movie might make up for these and other recurring problems through the interplay between its cast members, except that the dialogue only make everything worse. Conversations are forced and unnatural. It seems like the writers and director were unable to decide between a script that mimicked real life and one which was tailored to Hollywood romance movie norms, leaving them stuck in the middle of the road (which is, coincidentally, where roadkill can often be found as well). Their ultimate result? The mediocre script “Safe Haven.” That being said, the banter does improve in patches over the rest of the movie, usually in spots where there’s little to no talking. Where the dialogue especially fails is in any scenes involving extreme emotion. Any time a dramatic profession of love or an outburst of anger can be found, a performance that does not elicit the slightest emotion is guaranteed. Despite its numerous failings, the movie does have its bright spots. Some of its more subtle moments, like when Alex, the male lead, finds the letters his wife left for her son and daughter to read on their wedding and graduation days, were touching. Additionally, the portions centering around the police’s search for Katie are executed well enough for the most part, and the burgeoning relationship between Katie and Alex, whose first wife died from cancer, is appropriately awkward in its early stages. However, the passable nature of these portions does not work to redeem the entire film. Overall, “Safe Haven” isn’t terrible, but it does wallow in the shallows of mediocrity. Were it not based on a Nicholas Sparks book, it would certainly go the way of the

Director Lass Hallstrom poses with Hough and Duhamel (Photo courtesy AP). innumerable romances of a similar quality and join a long string of movies which can’t be referenced because no one who reads reviews knows that they exist. “Safe Ha-

ven” could be worth seeing, but so are black squirrels, and like the black squirrels, anything novel or worthwhile about this movie wears off quickly.

A Night at Tiffany’s: Winter Gala This weekend, don your finest strand of pearls and come dance the night away at this year’s “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” themed Winter Gala. The Gala will be from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. tomorrow, Saturday Feb. 23 in Lowry Ballroom. The dining hall will be transformed into a ballroom, and every wall and corner will be covered with “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” references. As you walk up the stairwell, “you won’t even realize you’re in Lowry,” says W.A.C. representative Annie Partika ’15. The cover band Radio Active will be perform, all while fruits and veggies wait to be dipped into flowing chocolate fountains and savory bowls of cheese fondue, a new addition to this year’s Gala. There will also be a photo booth to squeeze into with all of your friends to capture the night. To get into the spirit of Winter Gala, W.A.C. is also holding a spa night in Lowry Pit tonight (Friday) from 7:30 — 9:30 p.m. There will be cupcakes from Faithful Little Cupcake and other refreshments, paraffin wax, head massages, facial supplies and someone painting signature “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” themed nails (light teal polish, anoyone?). Wind down the week tonight by stopping by spa night where you can relax, sit by the fire, drink hot chocolate and read magazines, all while your nails dry. — Dominic Piacentini

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FIRST CLASS X-MEN This past summer, “The Avengers” came to the big screen, enlarging the universe of the Marvel movie-centric heroes Iron Man, Thor and Captain America. Over the past few months news leaked out about a similar projDOMINIC PIACENTINI ect: X-Men. The next film, tentatively dated for 2014, will be a sequel to “X-Men First Class,” which was released in 2011. But what has really got the comic book nerd inside of me raving is that the film will be adapted from “The Uncanny X-Men” issues #141 and #142 — “Days of Future Past.” These story lines portray a dystopian future in which mutants are hunted, incarcerated and slain. Actors and their respective characters from both the “X-Men” trilogy that began in 2000 and “First Class” will be a part of this spectacle. Characters including Kitty Pryde, Iceman and Rogue from “XMen” will be living in the dystopian future that resulted from the actions of “First Class’s” mutants. Characters from both timelines will have to work together to alter the catalysts triggering the X-Men’s fateful future. Throughout the existing films there are many continuity issues — not only with the content of the original comics, but also when compared against each other. For example, Havok (Lucas Till) from “First Class” is actually the younger brother of Cyclops (James Marsden) from “X-Men,” which occurs about 40 years later and makes no chronological sense. Whether or not they address this case in particular, the writers and directors will be able to bridge some of the confusion and mishaps between two of the franchises. It will also prove (as it is often seen in the comics) that the future is very malleable. Many fans upset by the conclusion of “X-Men: The Last Stand” may be getting their wish for a new, more satisfactory, ending to the trilogy. While I wasn’t entirely turned off by the final film of the “X-Men” trilogy, I am very excited to see both Professor X (Patrick Stewart) and Magneto (Ian McKellan) alive and active in the plot once again. James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender (who played Professor X and Magneto, respectively) from “First Class” will also be reprising their roles, and viewers will be able to see how this friendly rivalry transforms. The star-studded cast includes the big-time names of Hugh Jackman (Wolverine) and Jennifer Lawrence (Mystique) both of whom have recently been highlighted for their Oscar nominated performances in “Les Miserables” and “Silver Linings Playbook” respectively. Recently it was revealed that Peter Dinklage, who plays Tyrion Lannister in “Game of Thrones” (another nerdy favorite of mine), has been cast as the villain for the film. It is still unsure who he will be portraying because there are not many short-statured villains in the Marvel universe. Whoever he plays, I couldn’t be more pleased with this news. Not only is the X-Men my favorite franchise within Marvel, but “Days of Future Past” is also one of my favorite story arcs; furthermore, when this arc is paired with some of my favorite actors (McKellan, Lawrence and Dinklage), I cannot help jumping up and down in fan boy excitement. Dominic Piacentini is an Arts & Entertainment Editor for the Voice. He can be reached for comment at DPiacentini15@wooster.edu.

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Oscar Nominations Best Motion Picture: Argo Amour Beasts of the Southern Wild Django Unchained Les Misérables Life of Pi Lincoln Silver Linings Playbook Zero Dark Thirty

Best Director:

Ang Lee: Life of Pi Benh Zeitlin: Beasts of the Southern Wild David O. Russell: Silver Linings Playbook Michael Haneke: Amour Steven Spielberg: Lincoln

Best Lead Actor:

Bradley Cooper: Silver Linings Playbook Daniel Day-Lewis: Lincoln Denzel Washington: Flight Hugh Jackman: Les Misérables Joaquin Phoenix: The Master

Best Lead Actress:

Emmanuelle Riva: Amour Jennifer Lawrence: Silver Linings Playbook Jessica Chastain: Zero Dark Thirty Naomi Watts: The Impossible Quvenzhané Wallis: Beasts of the Southern Wild

Best Supporting Actor:

Alan Arkin: Argo Christoph Waltz: Django Unchained Phillip Seymour Hoffman: The Master Robert De Niro: Silver Linings Playbook Tommy Lee Jones: Lincoln

Best Supporting Actress:

Amy Adams: The Master Anne Hathaway: Les Miserables Helen Hunt: The Sessions Jacki Weaver: Silver Linings Playbook Sally Field: Lincoln

Best Animated Feature Film: Brave Frankenweenie ParaNorman The Pirates! Band of Misfits Wreck-It Ralph

Outside the Dolby Theater (Photo Courtesy AP).

Voice Staff Predictions: Academy Awards The Voice staff goes head-to-head to predict the winners for this year’s Academy Awards. Viewpoints Editor Laura Merrell and Editor-in-Chief Lee McKinstry give their predictions for the biggest categories this season. Best Motion Picture Laura: (“Argo”) After Ben Affleck got robbed in the Best Director category, the least they can do is make up for it by selecting his film in this category. Lee: (“Argo”) As if anything could win over the little-Iranian-hostagecrisis-movie-that could. To me, Ben Affleck’s recent bevy of award bounty for this film is entirely inexplicable. It was entertaining, don’t get me wrong, but I don’t think it was executed any more artfully than your average action thriller. Further proof that if you make something vaguely based on a true story, someone in the Academy will watch. I’ll be seething with the peeps behind “Zero Dark Thirty” over this for the rest of the year. Best Director Laura: (Steven Spielberg, “Lincoln”) He focused on a president we thought we knew well and shows how important and powerful film can be. After Spielberg’s interest in the topic led to the movie being made, Mississippi finally ratified the thirteenth amendment, which outlaws slavery. Lee: (Steven Spielberg, “Lincoln”) Because Kathryn Bigelow wasn’t nominated. Is it clear that I loved “Zero Dark Thirty?” Spielberg has this in the bag, which should be consolation for his film losing Best Picture ground to “Argo” in recent months. This is Spielberg’s best offering since “Saving Private Ryan,” though I could have used a little less of his trademark sentimentality. Best Actor in a Leading Role Laura: (Bradley Cooper, “Silver Linings Playbook”) He took on a difficult role and a difficult topic and

dealt with it honestly. Lee: (Daniel Day-Lewis, “Lincoln”) He really deserves it. The best actor of his generation again proves that no one does method better. It doesn’t hurt that he is the only contemporary actor who could nonlaughably pull off that top hat. Even Abe had a tough time with that thing. Best Actress in a Leading Role Laura: (Jennifer Lawrence, “Silver Linings Playbook”) She is young, but extremely talented. Since “Winter’s Bone,” she has been given more opportunities to push herself in her roles. Lee: (Jessica Chastain, “Zero Dark Thirty”) Some awards-season devotees might think this is wishful thinking, but I think J Chaz is going to snag this right out from under Jennifer Lawrence’s archery-prone fingers. Chastain was the brittle, blooming heart in the middle of what could have easily been the most sensationalized, reductively topical action crap in years. Instead, “Zero Dark Thirty” burned like a hot wire, bright, simmering and burrowing a hole right through you before you even knew what happened. That’s Chastain’s work; her eyes alone convey more than any tantrum Lawrence had on the dance floor.

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story remains relevant.

Best Actress in a Supporting Role Laura: (Sally Field, “Lincoln”) Although she’s already won two Oscars, the Academy could pull a Meryl again this year and hand Field another well-deserved trophy to add to her collection. Lee: (Anne Hathaway, Les Miserables”) She dreamed a dream, she won an Oscar, and after five minutes of singing one of the most gut wrenching songs in history — live, no less — she’ll live the dream. Honestly, I have no complaints. “Les Mis” was uneven, at best, but Hathaway’s destitute, honest and unpretty turn as prostitute Fantine proved Hugo’s

Best Animated Feature Film Laura: (“Brave”) I really hope this one wins, because it’s the first time Disney depicted a tomboy princess who was less concerned about scrubbing floors or being helpless and dependent on a man, and more interested in riding horses and shooting arrows. Let’s reward them for this evolution in their depiction of females. Lee: (“Frankenweenie”) It was the most critically lauded, and deservedly so. I sincerely hope the “let’s just give to Pixar” philosophy doesn’t hold this year, especially because “Brave” was their most generic offering yet.

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Best Actor in a Supporting Role Laura: (Tommy Lee Jones, “Lincoln”) Some say his portrayal of Thaddeus Stevens steals the show, and having seen him in so many different types of roles from “JFK” to “Men in Black,” he continues to surprise me with his versatility and skill. Lee: (Tommy Lee Jones, “Lincoln”) I think TLJ is going to scoop this one away from Christoph Walz, who essentially played a nicer version of the role he won for two years ago. This is the tightest category, with five former winners, and Jones’ sarcasm and conflicted restraint should get him gold. Sorry DeNiro, but I can’t stomach you getting an Oscar when you’ve set about destroying your legacy with the likes of

WoosterStreetStyle:

Showcasing personal style on campus

Environmental enthusiasts should certainly respect today’s featured Woo Street stylists, whose motto could be reduce, reuse and recycle. Both are wearing thrifted and repruposed pieces, showing off their creativity. We asked each to describe his or her personal style. Shanteal Weldon ’16 (Left) “I play it day by day so it really just depends.” Hat: Stolen. Shoes: Forever 21. Jacob Pine ’15 (Right) “I go for a kinda like neo-freckled Midwestern Jewish-boy look.” New Balance Shoes, Bears Scarf and Levis Jacket handed down from his father.

(Photos by Annie Peterson).

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Section Editors Julie Kendall Travis Marmon

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Women’s basketball ends season

CAMPUS MEN’S TENNIS FALLS TO WABASH The men’s tennis team fell to 0-3 on the season on Saturday as they lost 8-1 to Wabash College in a neutral site game at Oberlin, Ohio. The Scots were swept in the doubles matches, but played tightly in most of the singles. Milo Saurman ’16 was the team’s sole victor, winning in the sixth slot by a score of 6-2, 7-5. Landon Moore’ 14, Paul Thomas ’14 and Willy Nelson ’16 all lost tiebreakers in their two-set defeats. Moore fell 6-1, 7-6 in the first match. Thomas lost 7-6, 6-3 to his opponent at the second spot. Nelson lost in the third slot, 7-6, 6-2. Wooster hopes to get its first win of the season today as they take on Malone University in the Scot Center at 4 p.m. The women’s team also began its season yesterday after press time against Otterbein University.

CAMPUS WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD WINS AT KENYON The Wooster men’s and women’s track and field teams competed at the Kenyon Classic on Saturday in Gambier, Ohio. The women’s team came in first place out of 13 schools, beating out Ohio Wesleyan University by a score of 105.5-102.5. The Scots were led by Abena Boamah-Acheampong ’13 in the high jump (5 feet, 5.75 inches); Jocelyn Lion ’15 in the triple jump (32 feet, 5 inches); and the 4x200 relay team of Amy French ’14, Paris Nahas ’16, Edie Anderson ’14 and Stephanie McShane ’13 (1:50.39). Wooster won all three events. The men’s team came in fourth place with 56.5 points. Its best performer was John Lanz ’15, who finished second in the 400 meter (52.89).

The women’s basketball team warms up at practice in preparation for the final two games of the regular season. The Scots fell just short of the NCAC tournament (Photo by Ben Robertson).

Lincoln Plews Senior Sports Writer Wooster’s women’s basketball team dropped its last two games of the season to Allegheny College and DePauw University this past week, leaving the team with a record of 9-16 (4-12 in NCAC) and in a three-way tie with Hiram and Oberlin College for the seventh and eighth seeds in the conference tournament. Hiram and Oberlin were awarded the final seeds because of their previous victories against higherseeded opponents, leaving the Scots just short of making the tournament. In the game against Allegheny on Feb. 13, Wooster center Jessica Wingen ’13 recorded a careerhigh 19 rebounds en route to a double-double with 13 points, but the Scots ultimately fell by a score of 67-57. The two teams played fairly

SOCCER WORLD CUP ADDING GOAL-LINE TECH The 2014 World Cup in Brazil will feature goal-line technology for the first time. FIFA announced their commitment to the idea on Tuesday. As many as four systems could be competing for World Cup selection, but all of them should help resolve recent issues involving goal-line decisions that have plagued major international events. As soccer does not use a replay system to aid its referees, errors on the goal line have been game-deciding.

Correction: Last week, a photograph of the men’s basketball team was attributed to Ben Robertson. The photo was actually taken by Devdharm Khalsa. The Voice regrets the error.

evenly through the first half, but the Gators took a small 27-23 lead going into the break. Wingen nearly recorded a double-double in the first half alone, scoring nine points and pulling down nine rebounds. The beginning of the second half went much the same way as the first, with both teams trading baskets and Allegheny maintaining a slim lead. Allegheny finally began to pull away with around six minutes left on the clock, when a jump shot by forward Emma Pellicano extended their lead to double digits for the first time, 57-47. Wooster never got closer than nine points down after that, eventually losing 67-57. The Scots’ poor shooting was the story of the game. Wooster hit just 29 percent of their shots to Allegheny’s 40 percent. Two other Scots scored double digits in the game. Lauren

Hancher ’15 put up 14 points and Karley Walker ’14 recorded 16. Wooster knew it would face a challenge going into their final game of the season against DePauw this past Saturday. The Tigers are currently ranked first in the country, and are undefeated with a record of 25-0. The Tigers got their first double-digit lead with 12 minutes to go and never let up, taking a commanding 43-14 lead into the the halftime break. The Scots played much better in the second half, nearly doubling their scoring after the break. However it wasn’t enough to make a dent in the lead. DePauw took home the win 76-41. Wooster will take a major hit next season with the graduation of Wingen. Wingen averaged 14.4 points, 9.1 rebounds and 2.1 blocks this year, anchoring Wooster’s defense and providing a scoring force in the paint.

Men’s basketball advance to NCAC semifinals Travis Marmon Sports Editor The Scots’ men’s basketball team split two road games to end the regular season last week before defeating Oberlin College in the quarterfinals of the NCAC Tournament. On Feb. 13, Wooster traveled to Meadville, Pa., to take on Allegheny College. Although the game was tightly contested at the break, the Scots held the Gators to just 25.9 percent shooting in the second half (including 0-10 from three-point range) to run away with an 86-64 victory. However, Wooster lost its season finale on Saturday in Greencastle, Ind., where DePauw University held the team to just 17-of-51 from the field (33.3 percent) in a 68-52 beating. The game was ultimately meaningless for the Scots, as they had clinched the top spot in the NCAC the week before. But the Tigers needed a victory to secure a home game against Wittenberg University

in the conference tournament. DePauw only trailed once during the game, down 3-2 after 80 seconds of play. From there, the Tigers’ defense prevented Wooster from doing much of anything. The Scots didn’t help themselves at the free throw line, going just 15-of-26 from the stripe. Wooster was down by as much as 26 in the second half and never narrowed the gap to less than nine points. It was the Scots’ fourth straight loss in the state of Indiana. Wooster made up for the loss at the start of the NCAC Tournament on Tuesday against Oberlin. As the top seed in the tournament, the Scots got to host the eighth-seeded Yeomen, aiding them in a 74-47 victory. While Wooster is mostly playing for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, Oberlin’s only shot at making it to the big stage was by winning the NCAC. The Yeomen played hard in the first half, entering the break with a 32-25 lead. Wooster’s defense clamped down

hard in the second half, holding Oberlin to just three points in the first 10 minutes while the Scots opened up a sizable lead. Up 41-28 with 17 minutes to play, Evan Pannell ’15 threw down a twohanded alley-oop that brought the crowd to its feet, but Josh Claytor ‘13 negated the basket due to a foul away from the ball. While the play did not count, it showed that the Yeomen could not hang with their opponent. Jake Mays ’13 made up for Claytor’s error a few possessions later when he pinned an Oberlin layup against the backboard, elliciting a huge roar across Timken Gymnasium. The rout was on. The Yeomen never got within 20 points of the Scots in the final 11 minutes. Wooster hosts a semifinal game against Wittenberg tonight. Timken Gymnasium will also feature a matchup between Kenyon College and Denison University. The two winners will play each other Saturday night.

The men’s basketball team runs drills as it prepares to take on DePauw University (Photo by Anna Regan).

GUEST COLUMN

Joe Flacco can demand whatever money he wants Joe Flacco might as well change his name to “Joey Stacks” after this offseason. The Super Bowl MVP’s contract is up with the Baltimore Rave n s, which will make him an unrestricted Ethan Nichol free agent. Flacco wants to be paid elite quarterback money and if the Ravens were smart, they’d give it to him. The old adage goes, “What have you done for me lately?” Well in Flacco’s case, he

marched Baltimore all the way to the Super Bowl in New Orleans and helped his team beat the likes of number one overall pick Andrew Luck, former Super Bowl champs and league MVPs in both Peyton Manning and Tom Brady, and the next big thing in Colin Kaepernick. Not to mention that he boasted an 11-0 touchdowninterception ratio in the playoffs to cap off their championship season. Flacco was criticized at the beginning of the season when he proclaimed that he was the best quarterback in the league. While that may not be the case, the guy was clutch and produced when it came right down to it. Oh yeah,

and he has the exact same number of rings as both Manning and Drew Brees. So what if he’s not the best in the league? That mentality helped him get his team to the Super Bowl. Plus, where else is Baltimore going to find a quarterback like Flacco? Flacco is the perfect fit for this Ravens team, which has traditionally been known as a ground and pound type of team backed by a stellar defense. Baltimore doesn’t need a Manning or Brees to win. They need a Trent Dilfer or a Joe Flacco. Flacco might not be the sexiest of quarterbacks (just look at his

unibrow), but he can manage games like no other, a skill that has often been lost in this new air-it-out, pass-heavy league. He commands respect in the huddle, makes all the picturesque throws and even launches rockets to speedy wide outs like Torrey Smith and Jacoby Jones. In fact, Flacco was second in the entire league with 35 completions of 20 yards or more. Better yet, Flacco is in his prime. This is the ideal time for Baltimore to lock him up for years to come. I mean for crying out loud, he’s the only quarterback in NFL history to win a playoff game in each of his first five years in the league!

It’s not like there’s a better option out there. For starters, this upcoming draft class is seemingly barren at the quarterback position and the free agents available aren’t much better. To add salt to the wound, can a team in the AFC North, arguably the toughest division in all of football, afford to lose Ray Lewis and Joe Flacco in the same offseason? I think not. Joe Flacco has some leverage in this situation and if I were he, I would call Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome just like Cuba Gooding Jr. did in “Jerry Maguire” and tell him to, “show me the money!”

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Swimming and diving strong at NCAC Championships Julie Kendall Sports Editor The College of Wooster swimming and diving teams broke several school records at the North Coast Athletic Conference Championships in Canton last weekend. The women’s team finished in fourth place while the men’s team took fifth. Many of Wooster’s standout swims came from members of the senior class as they finished up conference competition and started to prepare for next month’s NCAA Division III championship meet. Kate Hunt ’13 led the Scot women, taking a second off her own school record in the 200 fly on her way to a third-place finish and an NCAA Div. III B-cut qualifying time on the third day of competition (2:04.64). She earned B-cut times in two previous individual events, placing third in both the 50 free (23.84) and the 100 fly (56.35). Also advancing to the championship heat in their respective individual events were Rachel Appleton ’14 in the 100 breast (1:08.24, sixth place), Morgan Hughes ’15 in the 100 free (52.89, seventh place), and Kaitlyn Fries ’15 in the 200 breast (2:29.36, eighth place). Kara Markham ’14 also contributed eighth-place points in the 1650 free with a time of 17:42.30. Wooster’s lone female diver, Adriana Hoak ’15, finished in 12th place with 252.60 points.

Kate Hunt ’13 competes in a butterfly event at the NCAC Championships in Canton last weekend. She broke her own school record in the 200 fly (Photo by Holly Hickman). The Scots earned big points through relay action, beginning with a 200 free relay performance from Hunt, Mariah McGovern ’14, Clare Walsh ’13 and Hughes. Covering the course in 1:36.84, they touched the wall fourth, just 0.30 seconds short of the B-cut qualifying time. The 400 medley relay also came in fourth place, completed by Hunt, Samira El-Adawy ’13, Caroline Hanson ’13, and

Hughes in 3:56.47. El-Adawy, Hanson, Hunt and Hughes teamed up for the 200 medley relay, finishing in fifth with a time of 1:48.53. The 400 free relay team of Hughes, McGovern, Walsh and Hunt earned fifth place with a time of 3:34.20. The women’s team secured their fourth-place position with a total of 792 points, one place ahead of their archrivals from Wittenberg University.

Meanwhile, the men finished with 591 points to move to the top half of the standings. Alex LaJoie ’13 broke three school records over the course of the weekend, beginning individually with the 200 IM (1:53.87), where he earned 10th place and a B-cut qualification. He later teamed up with Peter Parisi ’13, Brian Maddock

’15 and Imre Namath ’13 for the 400 and 200 medley relays, giving the Scots fourth-place points in both events. Their time in the 400 (3:26.29) clocked in over a second faster than the record they set at last year’s NCAC’s, while their time of 1:33.11 in the 200 event not only shattered their previous record, but earned them an NCAA B-cut. Maddock and LaJoie fought over the school record for the 100 back, beginning in the preliminary heat when Maddock beat LaJoie’s mark with a time of 51.81, and lowered it further in the championship finals by going 51.78 for a seventh-place finish. Swimming in the consolation heat, LaJoie took back the record with a 51.56 performance, which earned him ninth-place and a B-cut time. Lajoie finished his standout weekend with a seventh-place spot in the 200 backstroke (1:57.13). Parisi also broke his own school record in the 100 breaststroke with a fourthplace time of 56.87, in addition to a 12thplace finish in the 100 butterfly (50.31)— both qualifying for the B-cut. In the 1-meter diving competition, Hawken Lewis ’16 and Bryan Smith ’16 finished in 12th and 13th place, respectively, with scores of 269.05 and 232.30. The Scots will compete tomorrow at the Kenyon Last Chance Meet in Gambier, Ohio. The Div. III Championship meet will be March 2023 in Texas.

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10 p.m. W.A.C. Comedian: 7 - 9 p.m. Lynn Hunt Lecture, Kimberly Clark, UG Lean Lecture Hall

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The Goliard Deadline for submissions 8:15 p.m. “Life Is A Dream” play, Shoolroy Theater

Saturday 22

Common Grounds Housing Application Due 8 p.m. Spa Night, Lowry Lounge

8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Indoor Track and Field NCAC Heptathalon/Pentathalon, PEC 10 p.m. Winter Gala, Lowry Ballroom

1:30 p.m. Indoor Track and 10:30 a.m. Indoor Track and Field NCAC Championships, Field NCAC Championships, PEC PEC 8:15 p.m. “Life Is A Dream” 8:15 p.m. “Life Is A Dream” play, Shoolroy Theater play, Shoolroy Theater

3 2 - 3 p.m. Chamber Music Series Concert: Talich String Quartet, Scheide 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Scot Symphonic Band Concert, McGaw Chapel

4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Women’s Tennis vs. Denison

7 - 9 p.m. Men’s Lax vs. Washington and Jefferson

12:30 - 2 p.m. Children’s Wooster Symphony Orchestra Concert, McGaw

8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Indoor Track and Feild NCAA Div III Championships, PEC

Voice Calendar of Events and Classified Listings In an attempt to better spread the word of events on campus, the Voice is dedicating our back page to campus-specific events and information. Anything from sports games to theatre productions can

be found in the calendar above, with additional information provided below if necessary. Campus groups can list events within the calendar for free. Separate advertisements on the back page are $3 each. Advertisements, announcements and enquires printed on this page are limited to the campus community and to on-campus events. Events must be open to the campus at large, and are not limited to

but may include speakers, performances, movie showings, special club events, etc. The Voice reserves the right to edit or reject any posts that we receive. Please direct comments or concerns to Emily Timmerman ’13 and Lee McKinstry ’13. We always appreciate your suggestions.

This week in photos

Advertisement Guidelines

For campus events, individual ads cost $3. Money should be dropped off in a labeled envelope to mailbox #3187, or delivered to the Voice office on the Monday before desired publication, by 4 p.m. Advertisements can be sent as a jpeg, tiff or PDF — The Voice will format them to print. Individual ads cannot exceed 3”x 2.5” in size. The Voice will NOT create the ads for you and reserves the right to edit or reject inappropriate ads.

Classified Guidelines

Classified submissions, such as Lost and Found entries, sales, etc. should be 20-25 words in length, and should include date and time of the event, event title, a brief description, cost (if applicable), contact info., and any other necessary information. Please include submissions in the body of e-mails, not as attachments.

Chantel Massey ’13 and Josh Reese ’14 celebrate at the annual Sadie Hawkins Dance, held last weekend in Lowry Ballroom. Women of Images hosted the event, where food, beverages, music and mood lighting were enjoyed by all. “It was nice to see everyone come together and have a good time,” said Massey, a Women of Images member. “Everyone looked so beautiful and so did the decorations. I really enjoyed myself!” Students can put on their dancing shoes again this Saturday, at the WA.C.’ annual Gala. The festivities begin at 10 p.m. in Lowry Ballroom. (Sadie Hawkins Dance photos by Amanda Priest).

The DEADLINE for submissions of ads (not including calendar listings) is 4 p.m. on the Monday before publication. Payment should be submitted with ad. Items submitted after the deadline are not guaranteed to go into print for that issue. The Voice is published most Fridays during the academic year.