The College of Wooster by Maggie Roberts

The Wooster Voice VOL. CXXXII, ISSUE XXI

A STUDENT PUBLICATION SINCE 1883

FRIDAY, April 12, 2013

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College of Wooster reaccreditation process continues Members of the Higher Learning Commission to visit the campus April 15-17; will meet with various groups

the chairs of the College’s selfstudy, said that they may want to approach students in Lowry or elsewhere around campus to ask them about their experiences at Wooster. Nurse also said that she hopes students will be open and honest. Accreditation is the certificate of competency that colleges and universities need in orMembers of the Higher Learning Commission may approach students to ask about their feelings about Wooster der to receive federal grants (Photo courtesy AP). and financial Kim Schmitz been selected by the Higher Learn- staff are quantified and compared. aid in order for students to be able to ing Commission. The selections were However, another accomplishment transfer credits. The Higher LearnNews Editor made based on the report of a self- that the College must highlight is im- ing Commission — located in ChiAs part of the College’s reac- study that the College has written provements over the 10 years since its cago — reviews almost all schools in creditation process, members of the over the last two years. last accreditation. the Midwest, and reports to the DeHigher Learning Commission will The Higher Learning Commission The members of the Higher Learn- partment of Education. The visiting visit Wooster next week. The group is in the process of reviewing this re- ing Commission will certainly want committee will consist of five people. will be here from April 15-17, and will port. The visiting committee will also to converse with students while they In addition to Nurse, Gary Gilmake an effort to better understand write its own report, which the Col- are here, but some of their questions lund, associate professor of psythe way the College is run. lege will receive sometime this com- may occur outside of meetings. Anne chology, and Ellen Falduto, chief Meetings will be held with vari- ing fall. Criteria such as student suc- Nurse, Associate Professor of An- information and planning officer, ous groups campus groups that have cess and competence of faculty and thropology and Sociology, and one of were co-chairs of the self-study.

The study also made use of a steering committee, made up of five faculty and staff members, who each led a working group in a different area of criteria. The five sets of criteria that the Higher Learning Commission evaluates are Mission (to ensure the College has and follows a mission statement); Integrity (to determine if the College is ethical in its practices); Teaching (at an appropriate level and at a wide range to coincide with the mission); Resources and Planning; and Assessment. “[The report] addresses this criteria and gives the evidence that shows that we believe that we’re meeting the criteria,” Nurse said. “But it also makes suggestions for the future and it points out places where we’re working on it but we’re not perfect yet.” The chairs of the report tried to include as many voices in the document as possible. From working groups designed for the reaccreditation process to existing organizations such as campus council, to comments from students and others, Nurse is proud of the holistic nature of the review they have written. “Our accreditation is obviously very important,” she said, “but more than that, we see this as an opportunity to think about the next ten years at Wooster, and building on the successes of the last ten years.”

Res Life asks for number of rising seniors to move off-campus Sarah Carracher Senior News Writer Last week, Dean of Students Kurt Holmes sent an email to the class of 2014 stating that 20 to 30 seniors will be permitted to live off-campus in the 2013-14 academic year. Though the College is traditionally residential and houses approximately 99 percent of its students on campus, the relatively large class of 2014 has induced college officials to reconsider their standard housing guidelines. Holmes says that the College tries to keep the residence halls as fully occupied as possible while maintaining 4-5 percent of the rooms empty in case of roommate conflicts or other issues. However, the residence halls have recently been exceeding that ideal number. The problem of limited housing has led the College to change its rules for off-campus housing, which is typically only available to students in certain situations such as “true commuters, marital/family status and medical reasons.” The College annually calculates the number of new students they expect to attend; however, the class of 2014 entered the College with about 50 more people than anticipated. Holmes believes the College would be able to accommodate every student in the coming academic year, but it could be a tight fit and would leave very little extra space. Many rising sophomores would have to wait through the summer

to find out about their housing. Because of this, they have decided to provide a “relief valve” to lessen the negative impact on campus residence halls. Though the class of 2014’s response has been somewhat mixed, some students are pleased with the administration’s sudden change of heart. “Like other rising seniors I know I feel as if I have exhausted my residency options at Wooster and want to experience something different during my senior year. I hope it works out,” said Maria Janasz ’14. Janasz is only one of several rising seniors who want to live offcampus. “We know there’s going to be a waitlist,” said Holmes. However, students also expressed frustration with the financial implications of living off-campus. One student who had hoped to live offcampus during his senior year discovered that the financial aid he receives might not be fully available if he moves off-campus. Holmes acknowledges that off-campus living does change a student’s and his or her family’s expected contribution, but urges students to contact financial aid before ruling out the possibility. Holmes also acknowledges the impact of living off-campus on the students’ sense of community, which concerns the student body. “It is an issue, which is why we give it to people who want to do it.” Some wonder at the sudden change in the administration’s views: “I think it’s weird because Wooster prides itself on being a

residential community, and now… some have to live off campus. But at the same time I’m sure there are lots of people who would love to live off-campus, and it would be similar to a lot of other schools where upperclassmen live off-campus,” Emily Neuhoff ’14 said. Students have expressed surprise at the sudden decision. “As a person who applied to live off-campus prior to the email,” Janasz said. “I was a bit taken aback, especially because when I initially contacted Residence

Life about applying to live off-campus I was retorted with the message that only students…[with special situations] should apply because this is a residential campus.” Holmes acknowledges that this solution was a recent decision, made after several students had already applied for permission to live off-campus. After some students initially applied for off-campus residence before the usual deadline, the administration learned more about the residence situation,

prompting them to consider the option of off-campus residence for seniors. Alex Dorman ’14 sympathized with the College’s situation and applauds the solution: “I think it’s super awesome of the school to be accommodating us in this way instead of just forcing the large senior class to live in dorms…These are special circumstances, and I’m glad Wooster has been flexible in responding to them instead of turning Bissman rooms into triples.”

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Students are usually required to live on campus for all four years , but some students are given exceptions to live off campus (Photo courtesy wooster.edu).

Dan Grantham ’13, lists the 15 things he will not miss about Wooster when he graduates. Laura Merrell ’15 introduces the conept of putting peepholes in all student room doors on campus.

Brooke Skiba ’14 previews next week’s Seven Days of Gays, which will celebrate the LGBTQ community.

Ben Taylor ’16 previews the formal Spring Dance Concert, which will premiere on Thursday, April 18th.

Julie Kendall ’13 makes the argument that college athletes should be compensated by more than scholarships.

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LOCAL Proposed legislation would move lake front parks to Cleveland Metroparks management The Cleveland City council is now hearing legislation that would pass management of the state-run lakefront parks to the Cleveland Metroparks. The measure was introduced Monday night and is expected to come up for a vote before council’s summer recess in June. The properties – Villa Angela, Wildwood, Euclid Beach, Gordon Park, East 55th Street Marina and Edgewater represent a total of 444 acres and are spaced out along 14 miles of lakefront. The pending legislation would have the Metroparks lease the properties from the city. Source: Cleveland.com

NATIONAL Stabbing at college in Texas leaves 14 injured. At least 14 people were injured in a stabbing incident Tuesday morning at Lone Star College campus in the Houston area, officials said. Authorities have detained a suspect at the campus. Two of the 14 people injured were in critical condition at a nearby hospital as of press time. Four people injured were taken to a hospital by helicopter, authorities said. Police first learned about the stabbings at the campus after receiving a 911 call Tuesday morning describing a “male on the loose stabbing people.” The suspect detained was a student enrolled at the college. Source: CNN

INTERNATIONAL 6.3 magnitude earthquake hits southern Iran A powerful earthquake struck southern Iran on Tuesday, killing at least 32 people but sparing the nearby Bushehr nuclear plant from any damage, the Iranian state media reported. The 6.3 magnitude quake was centered about 63 miles southeast of the plant and apparently ruined the city of Kaki, which is near the epicenter. The cities of Dayer, Kangan and Kormouj and the villages of Shanbe and Sana were also seriously damaged. The earthquake was felt across the Persian Gulf in Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, where some buildings in Abu Dhabi were evacuated and some businesses sent their employees home for the day. Source: CNN

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Scot Center changes hours; now closes at 10 p.m. Maddi O’Neill Staff Writer As students may have noticed, the Scot Center’s fitness center and pool hours were recently reduced. The gym is now only open until 10 p.m., and the pool is now open between noon and 2 p.m. for faculty use and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. for everyone. Student workers in the Scot Center are also facing additional cuts to their hours, with 6 to 10 a.m. being reduced to swipe access hours. Furthermore, during the swipe access period, no student staff is posted at the desk in the gym. Athletic Director Dr. Keith Beckett, said that the cuts were made to avoid the risk of exceeding the Scot Center’s student employment budget. “It is imperative that department budgets do not exceed limits,” Beckett said. “Consequently we were given the charge to explore methods to ensure that the total student worker budget did not exceed the limit available.” In order to cut costs, the Scot Center is now closing earlier and will be shutting its doors at 10 p.m. instead of midnight. Eric Petry ’14, a student worker in the Scot Center, said, “Closing the Scot Center at 10 p.m. is problematic because I feel that many students use that time to work out.” Kathleen Hogg ’16, a student who frequents the gym late at night, and said, “I think for a lot of students going to the gym ear-

lier [than 10 p.m.] just isn’t possible so I think the cut is going to have a negative effect on student health.” Scot Center student workers are now left with fewer hours and consequently less income. Petry has lost an hour of his morning shift because of the new swipe access hours. “[This] is obviously frustrating because it means less income each week...but I guess I support the decision because it does not mean the Center is open less during the week.” Beckett, defending The Ruth W. & A. Morris Williams, Jr. Fitness Center. Student workers the cuts to hours, said, hours have recently been cut (Photo by Anna Regan). “The reductions, although not significant, will have student worker budget for a full Hoak said that, with the latest [a] certain impact on those that year with the Scot Center positions cuts, very few lifeguards have held positions during time periods added and we have a more concrete been allowed to maintain their that have been modified. It should idea on the multiplicity of events hours and lost a portion of their income. however be mentioned that none that take place,” Beckett said. “They cut hours last year as According to Beckett this recurof our student worker positions well,” said Adriana Hoak ’14, a ring budget shortfall will be recarry an hourly guarantee.” The cuts are scheduled to remain lifeguard at the pool and member solved after this fiscal year, once in place until the end of the school of the swim team. “We [the pool the Physical Education department year. Looking into next year, Beck- staff] went in last January and has had a better chance to evaluate ett said that the physical education only two hours were available in how much money is necessary to Department has requested a bud- the swimming office versus the maintain student jobs in the Scot get that will allow for the gym and several we had in the year before. Center, taken this year’s budget student workers’ hours to be main- People were constantly fighting into account and is better able to for those few hours, seeing as be- foresee and prevent these new budtained throughout the year. “Now that we have tracked the fore there were more available.” get problems.

On the lighter side... Vladimir Putin gives topless protester “two thumbs up.”

Members of the women’s rights group Femen showed up to protest dictatorship at an event in Hannover, Germany last week. German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Russian President Vladmimir Putin were both present, but Putin definitely reacted more positively to the interruption. Putin immediately gave the topless woman two thumbs up and stared at her naked torso. When questioned about the incident later, he commented, “Regarding this performance, I liked it.” He also added, “I did not catch what they were shouting. I did not even see if they were blondes, brunettes or chestnuthaired.” Photos of Putin without a shirt have also been relatively easy to find online. Sources: Huffington Post, Time Newsfeed

Russian President Vladmir Putin’s has a spirited reaction to the protestors (Photo courtesy NBC News).

Security Briefs Informational

4/6 — 7:00 a.m. Lot 3/Security Gash found in SPS vehicle tire. 4/6 — 5:05 p.m. Timken Library Carrel glass shattered on its own. 4/6 — 6:29 p.m. Beall Ave Witness reported being followed by unknown male.

Alcohol

4/7 — 12:31a.m. Kate House Beer pong table found in basement.

Vandalism

4/1 — 7:28 a.m. Lot 22/Mateer Graffiti found on dumpster enclosure

4/1 — 9:12 a.m. Andrews Hall Graffiti found on basement extension door.

4/7 — 12:22 a.m. Kate House Someone pulled pull station.

4/1 — 11:33 a.m. Douglass Hall Graffiti found on blue light phone.

4/7 — 2:57 a.m. Gault Admissions Chair set on fire on the porch of building.

4/1 — 11:03 p.m. Luce Hall Hole found in wall on second floor. 4/2 — 7:04 p.m. Bornhuetter Hall Graffiti found on glass door. 4/7 — 1:12 a.m. Lot 28/Stadium Duct tape across several cars.

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4/2 — 8:15 p.m. Freedlander Contractor work caused smoke and alarm.

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4/4 — 9:42 p.m. Beall Avenue Victim hit by water balloon from car, three witnesses reported the incident.

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4/1 — 8:22 p.m. Beall Avenue Victim reported item thrown at her from car. 4/2 — 8:59 p.m. Beall Avenue Victim reported egg thrown at her from red car.

4/5 — 10:13 p.m. Beall Avenue Victims reported popcorn thrown at them from dark blue car.

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4/6 — 12:47 p.m. SPS Suspect has received six tickets since Jan. 2013.

Property

4/6 — 4:14 a.m. Lot 29/Holden Victim reported scratches on car.

Car Accident

4/3 — 9:40 p.m. Lot 42/Bornhuetter Victim reported dent in car door.

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Thatcher celebrations wrong On Monday, former United Kingdom Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher passed away after suffering a stroke. Thatcher was never a figure that I particularly admired. In my mind, she served as a distaff counterpart to RonIan Benson ald Reagan. For whatever benefits Thatcherism brought to the United Kingdom, it also caused industrial production to sharply decline, with 3.3 million unemployed in Britain during the height of her reign, (nearly double the unemployment rate when Thatcher entered office) and which further left 28 percent of British children below the poverty line. She and her ideology became synonymous with nationalism, moral absolutism, and an uncompromising approach to achieving political goals. She once said that Nelson Mandela belonged to a terrorist group. Needless to say, I do not count myself among her biggest fans. Still, despite my dislike of her political ideology, as well as the impact she had on the U.K. and world as a whole, I don’t approve of the celebration of her death. My Facebook newsfeed and Twitter feed were filled with people (chiefly Americans) rejoicing. I understand the sentiment — the embodiment of what you despise has passed away — but I dislike the action. Lifting a glass to her death changes none of the problems that were created. Instead, they ignore the issues and operate under the illusion that her death will somehow fix the harm caused by Thatcher’s policies. These problems, of course, will never be solved until these groups actively take the steps towards fixing these issues across the gulf of ideological dif-

ference. Drinking to Thatcher’s death does none of that. I have another issue with the backlash. The majority of these responses I have seen come from my peers. Eighteen to 22-year-old Americans reacting to the death of an English Prime Minister who left office in 1990 just sounds like borrowed nostalgia from the 1980s. Yes, I disagree with her ideologies but she serves as a representation of an era I never knew. Thatcher’s reign had ended prior to my life, and by the time I was beginning to follow world politics, she was long gone. She didn’t directly impacted me with policies that affected me or people I knew. Once I reached the age where I was able to grasp her impact globally, I also recognized that one person is rarely the lone person responsible for political upheaval and change. Thatcher was the head of it all, but she wasn’t the only one responsible for the problems that were created from it. And by the time she died, she became an icon for it all, a relic of past age. She was just an old woman who used to have power but in the end only had influence left. I disagreed with her, but that doesn’t mean I find joy in her death. Maybe it’s the sentimentalist in me that sees no reason to rejoice at someone’s passing. George W. Bush was the first politician of my lifetime that I rebelled against, but if he died tomorrow, my first reaction wouldn’t be celebration. Surely, his death wouldn’t particularly tear me up, but I wouldn’t feel the need to tell the world how happy I am about it. Regardless of any ideological differences, the death of another person is an event which deserves the respect of everyone.

Ian Benson is a News Editor for the Voice and can be reached for comment at IBenson14@wooster.edu.

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15 Woo memories I want to forget Here are the 15 things I want to forget about Wooster as soon as possible. An article regarding the15 memories I want to keep a little longer is forthcoming. 1. Scholarly articles. Who knew that entry into the academDan Grantham ic elite meant writing papers that are about as satisfying as reading a selection from a phone book. I get it, facts can be boring, but if graduating means never having to read a book like “Development as Freedom” ever again (it is a great read if you ignore the fact that some of the sentences go on for 2/3 of a page), sign me up. 2. This conversation: Peer: “So you’ve never been abroad?” Me: “I’ve been to Toronto...” Peer: “WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU’VE NEVER BEEN ABROAD?” 3. People who haven’t yet learned the art of breaking down boxes, which is to say, it is not an art and is not hard to do. If you can’t break down the fourby-two-foot box that once housed your new HD TV, perhaps you should take said box to the dumpster located outside your dorm. 4. What I will call the “Drug-Rug Aesthetic.” If anything in college influenced my decision to avoid psychedelic drugs, it was perhaps the design motif of covering one’s walls with Dead Head art, skulls with roses protruding from the eyes, airy textiles that make me dizzy even when sober and that Pink Floyd promotional poster of painted women’s posteriors. 5. Someone peeing out of a window

and onto my body. 6. Sharing a bathroom with up to 40 other guys. This was particularly delightful when I lived in Wagner. The bathroom frequently became a barber shop, but unlike most barber shops, the cut hair never seemed to make it to the trash can. To be fair, the hair was always swept into neat little piles but air circulation and the human ability to walk meant that these piles would soon be sprinkled around the bathroom and all over my wet feet. But this bathroom experience was pleasurable compared to living next to three raging alcoholics for two years. One afternoon, I walked into my bathroom barefoot and trounced through a fresh pile of vomit. It was great! 7. Eating in a cafeteria. Having been hilariously lame in high school — I ate

9. Wooster’s unique brand of rural suburbanism. I remember driving into Cleveland once after an extended period in Wooster and thinking I was in one of the world’s great metropolises. Wooster is great, but at times the town’s rural seclusion made me long for traffic and the sight of a yuppie. 10. The exquisite tension of room draw. The process, though short, is one I dreaded each year. I often worried that if the wrong person picked the wrong room, they could incite a return to the state of nature and unleash a Hobbesian war against all. 11. My little head has very little sympathy, respect really, for people of a conservative political persuasion. Considering that, I am nevertheless thrilled by the thought that I might once again have a two-sided political debate on an issue. That being said, after about ten of those, I’ll probably long for the days of the (almost) universally-held liberal ideals of my classmates. 12. Woodle and Novell. 13. Annotated bibliographies. 14. The yearly e-mail when we are told how much more college will cost in the following year. It is always more, and while this annual email often suggests that your financial aid will be adjusted to reflect this increase, someone at the Financial Aid office apparently never got that memo. 15. The sound of Wooster’s crossing signals. It always sounds like the campus is constantly being overwhelmed by an army of clowns.

“WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU’VE NEVER BEEN ABROAD?!” my lunch alone in the library every day — it would make sense that I picked a school that had only one cafeteria open for breakfast, lunch and dinner during most of my years there. As someone who is fearful of my own shadow, Lowry dining experiences provided me with endless amounts of sensory overload that now make the idea of eating by myself a most attractive alternative. I will sorely miss the convenience of a meal plan, but I really appreciate that ours came with the option to dine out. 8. Upon graduation, I can rest easy knowing that I will never be hit up to contribute to the Senior Fund. Now, I can look forward to being hit up for The Wooster Fund instead!

Dan Grantham is a Viewpoints Editor for the Voice and can be reached for comment at DGrantham13@wooster.edu.

Let’s fully update safety in dorms Wooster has been making considerable progress this year towards reducing its use of coal and ending the sale of plastic water bottles at various locations. More recently, outcry from the Wooster comLaura Merrell munity has, for the moment, prevented the outsourcing of Dining Services to a privately owned company. It has been a very progressive academic year thus far, but it does not need to stop there. There is one small change that can make a big difference. Imagine that it’s three in the morning and you have just woken up. You need to go to the bathroom, but you hear noise outside. You cannot tell who is outside in the hall, how many people are out there or whether it is a situation to avoid. The reason for this dilemma is that there are no peepholes on doors in the majority of the dorms on campus. How are we supposed to know who we are letting into our rooms and if it is someone we should report or avoid? When I lived in Bornhuetter my

freshman year I had a peephole, which allowed me to easily identify who was knocking on my door or if there was a situation outside that I would rather avoid. I was able to put this added measure of security into good use. However, most of the older dorms on campus lack this helpful feature. In the spirit of the maximizing the security of students, which was helped by the implementation last year of students’ key cards gaining access to all dorms in case of emergency, we should try to be proactive, instead of reactive. It would still be fairly easy for a stranger to get into a dorm, and the new key card measure does not guard against potential bad behavior by Wooster students. The peephole would act as a final safety measure, because the threat could come not from an unknown source, but unfortunately, from within the College itself. If someone was angrily knocking and shaking my door in the middle of the night, which has happened to me on occasion, I would be able to tell with a peephole whether the person was someone from campus or a stranger, which would be helpful information for Security in either case. Many hotels and apartment build-

ings come with peepholes as a standard component, and it would probably be fairly inexpensive to invest in peepholes for all the doors in every dorm on campus. After all, Wooster already made the switch from actual keys to key cards on the doors before I got to campus, and began including peepholes as newer dorms were constructed. This is just another logical step in the process of modernizing the dorms. Wooster has been keeping up with the times in its approach to areas such as sustainability and academics, so let’s not allow the majority of the dorms to stay stuck in the past. I am not asking that the College make a huge financial commitment such as the thirty million dollar Scot Center, or make a drastic policy change. The addition of peepholes, coupled with the existing twenty-four hour access that a student has to any dorm will make Wooster as safe a place as possible for students to live, which is crucial considering it’s a four-year residential college. With a peephole on every door, we could all sleep a little better at night.

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

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

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Woo holds Seven Days of Gays Brooke Skiba Features Editor Next week Wooster will celebrate Seven Days of Gays, an annual event sponsored by Spectrum that celebrates the diversity and uniqueness of all sexual identities. The

with fire to create art she shares with her audience. The bonfire will also include s’mores, dancing and music courtesy of Woo91. On Monday, Andrea Gibson will perform in Mateer Auditorium at 7 p.m. presented by Spectrum with the Poetry Club, the

Seven Days of Gays celebrates the entire spectrum of sexual identities (Photo courtesy AP). week will begin on Sunday, April 14 with a Kickoff Bonfire and Fire Show, and will end on Saturday, April 20 with Gayla, the studentrun drag show and dance party. The bonfire on the first day will run from 8-11 p.m. on the Kenarden patio. The poi artist (Seeker) will perform with fire batons and bolos. Seeker combines theatre and dance

Women of Dene and the English Department. Gibson is a lesbian spoken word poet who performs pieces about war, class, gender, bullying, white privilege, sexuality, love and spirituality. There will also be a “Sexuality in Sports” panel on Tuesday in the Scot Center Governance Room at 7:30 p.m. This panel will explore

the current views on non-heteronormative sexual identities in organized sports. Local speakers from Team Cle and Gay Games 9 will be speaking. Wednesday will be a movie night presented by Spectrum with Brothers of Diversity held at 7 p.m. in Lowry Pit. The movie shown will be “Pariah,” the winner of the 2011 Sundance Film Festival Excellence in Cinematography Award. The film follows 17-year-old Alike, an African American teenager who must embrace her identity as a lesbian while faced with also finding her identity within her race, gender, religion and social status. On Thursday there will be a “Bi, Pan and Fluid” panel in Lowry 119 at 6:30 p.m. Spectrum members will speak about what it means to be bisexual, pansexual or “fluid,” which means embracing the flexibility of sexuality and the inability of labels to fully define it. They will also discuss common myths and stereotypes about these identities and broader political issues involving visibility within the LGBTQ movement. On Friday until 5 p.m., the campus will honor the National Day of Silence. On this day, students across the country stay silent in order to call attention to the silencing effect of anti-LGBT bullying and harassment in schools. Over the last 17 years the Day of Silence has become the largest single studentled action toward creating safer schools for all students, regardless of their sexual orientation, gen-

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Coming This Weekend

WooVegas Casino Night Do you think your Blackjack skills could win you big money in Vegas? Then come to WooVegas Casino Night in Lowry Pit tonight (Friday, April 12) and put your skills to the test! W.A.C. is hosting a fun-filled game night that will include games such as Texas Hold ’Em, Blackjack, Craps, Roulette and more. No money will be necessary for these games, but there will be prizes. Come to Casino Night at 8 p.m. to participate, and you’ll be well on your way to a winning streak in Vegas!

Acts Needed for Gayla Gayla, Spectrum’s student-run drag show, is looking for performers on Saturday, April 20. The show usually has 1520 acts. Anyone can perform, either solo or in a group and in drag or not. Most of the acts in the past have performed while in drag and lip-syncing to a song while dancing original choreography. There have also been students that chose to sing, play guitar, just dance, or perform burlesque. If you come up with an act, those at Gayla would be very happy to have you! Just email Michelle Baker (mbaker15@wooster. edu) for more information. der identity or gender expression. Spectrum members will be handing out explanation cards and tabling on that day. They also plan to have a photo campaign during lunch. On Saturday, Spectrum will host Gayla at 10 p.m. in Lowry Ballroom. Gayla is Spectrum’s biggest event of the year. The event is a giant student-run drag show and dance party with music, silly emcees and awesome performances. Lola VanHorn, a professional drag

queen, will kick off the event and then continue to emcee the event and student performances. Also performing will be Stop. Motion., a new band on campus that played at Battle of the Bands and will play a set at Gayla to begin the dance party. Woo91’s Evelyn Liu will D.J. after their set and the dance floor will be open until 1:30 a.m. For more information about Gayla, contact Michelle Baker at mbaker13@wooster.edu.

A father’s story of his wordless daughter’s journey Kim Schmitz News Editor Robert Rummel-Hudson, author of “Schuyler’s Monster: A Father’s Journey with His Wordless Daughter,” gave a talk on Tuesday evening in Gault Recital Hall. Rummel-Hudson is the father of a girl with a rare condition called Bilateral Perisylvian Polymicrogyria, a complicated disease characterized by a certain amount of small gyri (convolutions in the surface of the brain). Among several developmental delays and other symptoms, it’s most observable weapon is that it renders the patient unable to speak. Rummel-Hudson’s book tells the remarkable story of Schuyler’s (now 13 years old) early childhood. The book explores when he and his wife slowly became aware that Schuyler was different, and how they were thrown into a terrifying world of many barriers and passionate advocacy. Schuyler uses an Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) device in order to communicate. While the range of types and functions of

these devices is quite expansive, the most conventional model is a tablet-sized device with picture menus that people with speech and language impairments navigate in order to express what they need to say. The device then typically pronounces the input words and sentences. With the current technology, it is possible to access thousands of concepts with two to three strokes. Of course, this type of device is only functional if the user has fine motor abilities and typical language skills. Thousands of variations exist for many different patients to accommodate convenient ways to make selections in order to communicate efficiently. Schuyler and her parents have experimented with various devices to find the one that is right for her—currently, she uses a first-generation iPad with the “Words for Life” app that was designed by Prentke Romich, a large AAC manufacturing company located here in Wooster. Rummel-Hudson’s talk focused on the changing worldviews that are vital— with the old views being the only real remaining obstacle – to Schuyler’s ability

to function normally. He hopes and expects that the day will come in his lifetime when children and adults with disabilities “aren’t just tolerated and pitied” but become “part of the fabric” of the functional world. Rummel-Hudson mentioned specific issues such as the use of the word “retard” and its effects on expectations for Schuyler’s progress. He also discussed his political views and his religious identity (or lack thereof) in an emotional speech. Finally, he expressed an optimistic attitude for a “generational shift,” which is already in motion, thanks to the integration of children with disabilities into mainstream classrooms and an emphasis on interaction with their peers. He believes that the “primary beneficiaries” of Schuyler’s school system are the neurotypical students who get to know the children with disabilities. According to Rummel-Hudson, the next great civil rights movement will focus on the rights of children and adults with disabilities. Rummel-Hudson admitted that the passionate advocate that he has become would not have surfaced if it weren’t

Recipe of the Week by Chef Emily Tomato Pesto Sandwich

Do you love pesto but don’t know how to use it? Then you’re in luck, because no one loves making Lowry pesto creations more than Chef Emily Timmerman. Her newest recipe combines the fresh taste of Lowry vegetables in a healthy and delicious rye sandwich.

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Lightly toast two pieces of rye bread, spread pesto from the salad bar (if it’s there) on one piece of bread and sprinkle feta cheese on top.

Add tomatoes and spinach from the salad bar.

Cut sandwich in half and enjoy! VARIATION: Many enjoy adding Balsamic Vinaigrette (found at the far side of the salad bar).

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 Emily Timmerman)

for Schuyler. Nevertheless, he is an immensely devoted father and talented writer and speaker, whose impassioned arguments have the potential to enlighten even those with no previous exposure to people who don’t fit into social norms.

His articulate, hilarious blog, Fighting Monsters with Rubber Swords, is available online at http://www.schuylersmonsterblog.com. His book, Schuyler’s Monster, is currently available in the Florence O. Wilson Bookstore.

Robert Rummel-Hudson discussed his daughter’s “monster” in Scheide last Tuesday (Photo by Cory Smith).

Environmental Tip of the Week The time for spring cleaning has arrived! Are you ready to clean house before final papers and projects start piling up? Before you toss out your used items, think again! Electronics waste bins have been in dorm common rooms and the Wired Scot all year. Anything from cell phones, video games and consoles to computers and e-readers: if you put it in the brown bins instead of the trash, we’ll find a way to responsibly dispose of it. New this year are yellow Planet Aid bins outside Lowry Center. These are for clothing, bed sheets, curtains, shoes, stuffed animals, purses and books. The fabric from these donations can be recycled into new cloth. So feel free to toss in those torn jeans, ripped shirts and any paint-splattered and sweat-stained clothes so the fibers can be shredded and made into new fabric. Save the clothes that are ‘perfectly good, they just don’t fit’ or ‘I don’t wear it anymore’ for the yearly clothing swap at EarthFest (April 19, 4-7 p.m.). The yellow bins will only be here from April 11-19, so move quickly! After the bins are removed, our donations will be weighed and entered into a national competition between colleges and universities. The winner is the school that collects the most donations, in weight, per student. Tell your friends on campus and in the community that they can donate too! Professors and staff members, this also means you! Lastly, before you throw that stack of homework and notes in the recycling bin, pull out the single-sided blank paper and bring it to the Copy Center. Joyce makes notepads out of the half-used paper, and then gives them away for free. Don’t forget: reusing is more efficient than recycling, so donate when you can! - SB Loder, Sustainability Coordinator

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Seniors showcased in spring dance concert Ben Taylor Staff Writer The arrival of spring brings many wonderful things: birds, flowers, flip-flop weather, boisterous townies and (not least of all) the College of Wooster Spring Dance Concert. More formal than the fall performance, the Spring Dance Concert premieres Thursday, April 18 at 8:15 p.m. in Freedlander Theatre, showcasing a variety of dances from a number of choreographers. Annie Woller ’13, Darius Dixon ’13, Shannon McKnight ’14, Shakera Blackmon ’14 and Amadi Washington ’14, along with Professor of Theater and Dance Kim Tritt, join guest choreographer Professor Rodney A. Brown from Ohio State University in creating dance pieces. The show presents an assortment of works ranging in length from five to seven minutes and touching on a variety of topics. “They all have a different flavor,” said Tritt. “There’s some fun pieces, there’s some thoughtful pieces, there’s some pieces that make comments.” The concert is bookended by the dances choreographed by Woller and Dixon, beginning with a piece by Woller. Set to an octet by Felix Mendelssohn, each dancer represents one of the musical instruments, two serving as violas, two as cellos and four as violins. The dancers and mu-

sic are highly incorporated, integrating the dancers’ movements with the score. “I had the musical score that I got from an old high school orchestra teacher so I could actually see what was musically happening in all the parts and

The work takes full advantage of the design of the Freelander Theatre’s stage, even lowering the pit so that the dancers can jump into it at different points throughout the performance. The concert fills in the space between these two pieces with a number of other works that focus on a variety of issues ranging from “peace through understanding” to “the impact of the arrival of HIV/ AIDS to the American landscape.” There is truly something for everyone to enjoy at this concert. “It’s worth your time to come,” said Tritt. The pieces are very different from one another, and you’re sure to find something [that appeals to you].” Tickets are In a piece by Annie Woller’13, dancers personify orchestral instruments and on sale now in the Freelander musical notation (Photo by Emily Mitchell). Box Office, open try to choreograph with that in The program synopsis of the Monday through Saturday from mind and actually break down dance states, “Life is one big risk, 12-2 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. Students the song and kind of reconstruct a game of [‘X’s and ‘O’s] lead- are able to reserve one free ticket it [through] the dancers,” said ing to an end goal. How we get apiece, and general admission is Woller. there is important, but not as im- $9.00. She also noted that different portant as our decision to merely The show runs from April 18movements are repeated through- JUMP IN.” 20 at 8:15 p.m. each evening.

Project Gallery’s Debut Libba Smith A&E Editor

tion is more than simply taking photos; it is also an interview between artist and subject. The photographer asks questions in order to prompt a variety of emotional responses from the subject, from happiness to sadness, capturing honest emotion in the subject’s expression. The photos focus on the emotional weight of a variety of experiences, from child-

What makes something beautiful will always be a hotly contested debate, but a new organization at the College of Wooster is adding another voice to the mix. Project Gallery, a completely student-run non-profit organization, is opening its first show next week with a focus on changing perceptions of feminine beauty. Project Gallery was started by Karlena Luz ’15 with the simple goal of initiating dialogue about social issues through art. The organization has big dreams of becoming an international non-profit, but One of Project Gallery’s logos (Photo operations are first courtesy Project Gallery). taking off here at Wooster. Modeled after other suc- hood to life at Wooster, and show cessful student-run groups, Proj- the beauty in honest emotion ect Gallery hopes to build a fol- and reflection. Luz has worked lowing among the student body with a team of three other phohere before eventually spread- tographers to create this exhibiing to other campuses, taking on tion, which captures a variety of company sponsors and launching Wooster students. around the world. In addition to The gallery will open on Monits goal of fostering honest dia- day, April 15 at noon in Babcock logue, the organization hopes to Dining Hall. In order to facilitate help students develop skills and dialogue among students, Project connections that will help them Gallery will be hosting several find jobs after graduation. discussion panels to talk about Project Gallery’s first pho- viewers’ responses to the photograph exhibition, “Differing tographs. There will be a Men’s Perspectives on Beauty,” focuses Discussion Panel on Tuesday, on societal conceptions of beau- April 16, which will allow male ty. The mainstream media give students to convey their reactions us one notion of beauty, yet the to the photographs, followed by concept varies drastically around a Women’s Discussion Panel on the world. Luz believes that true Wednesday, April 17 and an Artbeauty is conveyed through hon- ists’ Panel on Thursday. All panesty in emotion. els begin at 7 p.m. in the Babcock “I wanted to give light to the Lounge. The gallery will be taken concept of beauty,” said Luz. down on Friday, April 18 at noon. When the face is honest, you see In its early stages, Project Galit in the facial expression. If the lery is looking for any and all stuemotion you’re presenting is real, dents to simply bring their talents and you are being true to yourself, and interests to the table and find that’s beautiful.” their niche within the organizaIn order to capture this “hones- tion. Email KLuz15@wooster.edu ty,” a typical photography session or EDonato16@wooster.edu to to capture images for this exhibi- become involved.

out in order to mirror the various musical motifs in Mendelssohn’s composition. Contrasting this piece is the one by Dixon, entitled “En Tombe” which translates to “falls in” in French. The piece is more narratively-focused than Woller’s.

Studio Art Senior I.S. Exhibitions Seniors Hava Yoast-Hull (top) and Karin Barend (bottom) are both featured in the main entrance gallery of the Ebert Art building this week. Yoast-Hull’s show titled “Experiencing the Change of Home” includes photography, while Barend’s show “Tussen Droom en Werkelijkheid” includes wood and intaglio prints. Both exhibitions opened April 8 and close on April 12.

(Photos by Emily Mitchell)

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Mirrors into your soul After about a five year musical hiatus, Justin Timberlake released his latest album, “The 20/20 Experience,” on March 15. The music video from his song, “Mirrors” premiered Sarah Vulpio just two weeks ago. Timberlake wrote the song for his wife Jessica Biel, whom he married last October. “Mirrors” describes the intimate relationship Timberlake has with his wife and also reflects upon his grandparents’ 63-year romance. With the recent passing of his grandfather, the video memorializes William, an influential figure in Timberlake’s upbringing. If you’re looking for a tear-jerker, I highly recommend checking out this video, but make sure to have a box of soft and fluffy tissues handy — be as sensitive to your nose as this video is to your soul. The eight minute-long video begins with the present-day depiction of Timberlake’s grandparents. The actress playing his grandmother is sorting through her late husband’s possessions. As her “mirror,” Timberlake’s grandfather stands at her side, mirroring her motions. Unless you are aware of the meaning behind this song, it isn’t obvious that his grandfather is deceased until later in the video. That, my friends, is when the waterworks begin. As the video progresses, the narrative flashes back to moments in the couple’s relationship. The young couple first meet in the 1950s, move on to their “rough patch” in the 1960s, and then we are shown the young grandmother in her wedding dress accepting her wedding ring. These memories are seen through the eyes of the present-day grandmother, as she wanders her home with each room inspiring a different flashback. These back-and-forth sequences continue until the video reaches the six-minute mark, in which the present-day grandmother takes off her ring as it falls through the floor into Timberlake’s hand. This represents his desire for his relationship with Biel to continue the lifetime-long legacy that his grandparents’ marriage created. Timberlake has stated in interviews about the album how his grandparents’ relationship has made an impact on his life, and he can only hope for the same blessing for him and Jessica. For the remaining two minutes, Timberlake brings sexy back, dancing in a room full of mirrors. He is then joined by a group of female dancers in less-than-flattering attire, including blue wigs. Why? Couldn’t tell you, but it must have some sort of meaning, right? Overall, “Mirrors” is a beautifully executed music video with a new artistic sense that shows us a different side to Mr. Justin Timberlake. The song by itself is enough to make anyone weep, and the music video does a phenomenal job of bringing the lyrics to life. This eight-minute music video quickly turns into an hour of non-stop Timberlake, as you fight the urge to hit the replay button over and over again. Sarah Vulpio is a staff writer for the Voice. She can be reached for comment at SVulpio15@wooster.edu

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Art museum showcases objects from permanent collection

Emily Timmerman Editor-in-Chief The College of Wooster Art Museum (CWAM) is concluding the academic year with a final exhibition show titled “Object Lessons” in

the Burton D. Morgan Gallery. The exhibit, curated by Professor Jay Gates’ Museum Studies’ students, strives to illustrate the necessity of the analysis of material culture as a part of the curatorial practice. Each student in the class selected an object from the CWAM’s per-

CWAM hosts an exhibition curated entirely by students in Professor Gates’ Museum Studies class (Photo by Amanda Priest).

manent collection, which culminated in a representation of five of the collection’s primary art concentrations – African, Ancient, Asian, “Curiosities” (referring to late-nineteenth century practice of bringing back objects from abroad to create a “Cabinet of Curiosities”) and Prints. The resulting exhibit illustrates the breadth of the CWAM collection, with prints placed next to vases, hanging tapestries and staged antique chairs. Erin Behn ’13 and Eric Hubbard ’16 both chose from the African collection; Anna Mazin ’14 and Blair Heidkamp ’15 chose from the Ancient collection; Melissa Hackett ’15 and Kelsey Williams ’14 chose from the Asian collection; Phu Nguyen Thien ’14 and Seung Ryong Riew ’14 chose from the “Curiosities” collection; and Karin Barend ’13 and Betsy Elderbrock ’13 both chose from the collection’s prints. The show will run until May 13. The museum is open Tuesday to Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sat-

urday and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m., and is closed on Mondays. All exhibitions are free and open to the public. The Sussel Gallery is empty for the time being in anticipation of the senior studio art major’s I.S. Symposium exhibition that will be open from April 26 until the end of the year. For more information on the museum or the Object Lessons exhibit specifically, go to wooster. edu/cwam, or visit The College of Wooster Art Museum’s Facebook page.

girlfriend seemed to get worse and worse, as did Ted’s neuroses. The most recent episode, “The Time Travelers,” was comprised solely of an imaginary conversation Ted had with future versions of himself alone at a bar. So what has happened to the show’s promising beginnings? Simply put, there have been too many seasons. In the pilot, viewers were promised something, and eight seasons later we have made no further ground — except for the fact that Ted’s friends have

seemingly progressed to their happy endings. Just as the story arcs have gone stale, so has the humor. “How I Met Your Mother” focuses its humor into recurring tropes (i.e. “Major Problem,” Barney’s play book, and eating sandwiches). It was this style of comedy that made the earlier filler episodes worthwhile and engaging, but after nine years, the same reiterated jokes just aren’t as funny anymore. Jason Segel, along with many fans, wanted to end “How I Met

The exhibition is free and open to the public (Photo by Amanda Priest).

“How I Met Your Mother” draws out its series conclusion Dominic Piacentini A&E Editor In 2005, a new pilot entered the foray of sitcoms and dramas with an original and interesting premise. “How I Met Your Mother” tells the story, not surprisingly, of how Ted Mosby met and fell in love with the woman he would later marry and have two children with. Naturally the ambiguous mother would not be met until the end of the series. But eight seasons have now passed, and Ted is no closer to meeting his wife. Fans of both the show and math have realized that, after Season Eight, one more season is literally the most they could stretch out the story of Ted’s courtship. Voiced by Bob Saget, future Ted’s nostalgic monologues take place in 2030, and after nine seasons the characters will be set in the year 2014. That allows Ted sixteen years to meet his wife, marry her, and raise two high-school-aged teens. Needless to say, Ted will be moving fast. The first episode began by introducing Robin Scherbatsky as Ted’s date and eventual girlfriend. Viewers were left surprised at the end of the episode by learning that Robin was definitely not going to be Ted’s wife. The writers and directors of the show have done an incredible job creating passion and tension in

a relationship whose ending was known from day one — helped by the incredible on-screen chemistry between Ted and Robin’s actors, Josh Radnor and Cobie Smulders. Instead, Robin fell in love with the outlandish Barney Stinson (Neil Patrick Harris). The core cast also includes college sweethearts Marshall Eriksen (Jason Segel) and Lily Aldrin (Alyson Hannigan). The show takes off with five flawed 20-year-olds living in New York City. Robin cannot commit to relationships, Barney is a serial playboy disguising any genuine feelings with ploys to get girls into bed, Lily does not know what she is looking for in the world, Marshall struggles to follow his dream to be an environmental lawyer and Ted seriously doubts that his wish to find and marry the perfect woman will ever happen. After eight seasons, I would say his doubt is certainly justified. Over the seasons we see Robin, Barney, Lily and Marshall overcome their obstacles and develop into more stable adults. In other words, their storylines have plateaued. The only real drama left in the comedy is its titular theme. Over eight seasons, Ted routinely messes up his relationships or gets his heart broken. These break-ups allowed Ted to become just the type of guy who would fall for another girl often held in less esteem by the audience. Each

Your Mother” this year with Season Eight. The directors had two plans that would stem from the mid-season finale. One would bind together the few remaining strings and conclude the series with Season Eight. The other would draw out Ted’s antics for another year and a half. Next year “How I Met Your Mother,” will enter the ninth and, hopefully, final season, and viewers will finally meet Ted’s wife. The question is: by then, will anybody really care?

The cast of “How I Met Your Mother” will end their series with a ninth season premiering in the fall (Photo courtesy AP).

WoosterStreetStyle: Showcasing personal style on campus

This week, students shed their coats and dig out their short-sleeved shirts that have been long buried under heavy sweaters and woolen mittens. WooStreet’s featured fashionistas sport dresses and sunglasses while enjoying time in the much-needed sun (Photos by Amanda Priest).

Kate Mozynski ’13 (above and upper center).

Benjamin Deering ’15 (above and lower center).

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Women’s lax takes down Sewanee

Bite-Sized Sports CAMPUS MEN’S LAX BLANKS DEPAUW The Wooster men’s lacrosse team had its largest victory in 11 years on Saturday, beating DePauw University 24-0 in Greencastle, Ind. The Scots outshot the Tigers 29-1 in the first period and 75-14 overall. Tom Herold ’15 led the team with four goals, while Matt Ranck ’13, Liam Coll ’15 and Harry Kemp ’16 each had hat tricks. Matt Magoon ’14 earned the win in goal after playing in the first three periods and making four saves. Aaron Levy ’16 took over in the net for the fourth period and made four saves as well.Wooster hosted Trine University on Tuesday and traveled to Hiram College on Wednesday. Both games occurred after press time. The Scots’ next match is tomorrow, when they will host Ohio Wesleyan University at 1 p.m.

Clare Nelson-Johnson ’13 looks for space during the Scots’ game against Sewanee University on Sunday. Wooster beat the Tigers 21-9 (Photo by Cory Smith).

CAMPUS TRACK AND FIELD COMPETE AT OBERLIN The men’s and women’s track and field teams spent Saturday at the Bob Kahn Invitational at Oberlin College, where they had a disappointing finish. The men finished in fourth place out of five schools, while the women finished fifth out of six. Despite the low team finishes, the Scots could boast two individual winners on each team. For the men, Kevin DeGroot ’13 took the 3000 meter steeplechase with a time of 10:38.55 and Jay Marshall ’14 won the pole vault, clearing the bar at 13 feet, 7.35 inches. On the women’s side, Kathleen Jackson also won the 3000 meter steeplechase, finishing in 13:23.30. Kate Hunt’s pole vault of 9 feet, 0.25 inches beat out her competitors. Wooster will compete at the All-Ohio Championships tomorrow in Delaware, Ohio.

NCAA BASKETBALL BIG NAMES DECLARE FOR DRAFT Less than a day after winning the National Championship, Louisville point guard Russ Smith announced his decision to enter the NBA Draft this June. Smith, a junior, led the Cardinals with 18.9 points per game this season and 23.3 during their tournament run. He was not the only major player to declare on Tuesday. Indiana’s All-American guard Victor Oladipo will forgo his senior season after playing his way into a probable lottery pick. The first freshman phenom to announce his decision to leave was Kansas’ Ben McLemore, who had 15.9 points and 5.2 rebounds per game for the Jayhawks en route to a No. 1 seed in the tournament ending in the Sweet 16.

Megan McGinley Staff Writer On Sunday, the Wooster women’s lacrosse team took on Sewanee University at John P. Papp Stadium. The Fighting Scots remained dominant throughout the entirety of the game, leaving the Sewanee Tigers behind in a 21-9 massacre. The game began with two quick goals for the Scots from Cassie Greenbaum ’14 and Shelby Stone ’15. The Tigers scored their first goal a few minutes later, but the Scots responded quickly with an additional two goals from Eliza Perry ’14. The Tigers took a timeout and eventually gained their second goal of the game. The Scots responded quickly though with another two goals form Perry. A running interception by Ellie Hudson-Heck ’16 led to another goal for the Scots by Clare Nelson-Johnson ’13. Minutes later, Hudson-Heck and Nelson-Johnson traded a pair of

goals, Nelson-Johnson’s from a turnover from the Tigers’ goalie, to give the Scots a strong sixgoal lead. The Tigers gained an additional two goals before the end of the half, but the Scots responded both times, gaining three goals of their own: one by Nelson-Johnson, another by Stone, and the third by Sophia Hoover-Grant ’15. The first half was highlighted by the confident defensive work of the Scots, as they allowed only 11 shots on the net, while offensively, they fired 20 shots on the Tigers. The second half began with another three goals for the Scots. The Tigers responded quickly though with two goals in a row, looking for a comeback. Play began to look choppy for several minutes as both teams caused several turnovers and fouls. The Tigers’ defense was able to shut down the Scots’ attack from taking as many shots (held to 12) but that didn’t stop NelsonJohnson, Hoover-Grant, Abby

Szlachta ’16, Jamie Wren-Jarvis ’16, and Molly Sennett ’15 from adding another six goals to the Scots’ final score. Several high-points were seen throughout the game. The Scots received goals from nine different players, showing their offensive depth. Perry and Nelson-Johnson gave the Scots a combined 10 goals, NelsonJohnson with a double hat trick. Possibly the most impressive aspect of the game was Isabel Perman’s ’16 performance in the goal. The Tigers registered a total of 23 shots on net, but only scored on nine. Perman made 11 saves throughout the game and helped the Scots to gain their initial lead by only allowing three goals in the first 20 minutes of the game. The Scots played at Wittenberg University on Wednesday after press time. They will be back home tomorrow against DePauw University at 1 p.m. On Tuesday they will host Denison University at Carl Dale Field. The game starts at 5 p.m.

Softball splits doubleheader with Hiram College Lincoln Plews Senior Sports Writer The softball team took on Hiram College in a pair of close games this past Saturday, falling short 10-9 in the first game and then edging the Terriers 4-3 in the second game. The Scots now stand at 12-10 on the season, and 1-3 in North Coast Athletic Conference play. The first game was all Wooster from the beginning, with the Scots knocking in five runs in the first inning. Four of those runs were scored off a grand slam from Jenn Horton ’13. “After two tough loses against Allegheny, we really wanted to come back and have a big offensive day,” said catcher Paige Goldberg ’15. “We focused a lot on just putting the ball on the ground and forcing the other team to make plays against us.” Wooster remained in control

until the seventh inning, which began with the Scots leading 6-4. However, the Terriers came out swinging in the seventh, knocking in six runs and taking the lead 10-6 going into the bottom of the final inning. Wooster nearly made up the difference, driving in three runs to bring the score to 10-9, but was stopped just shy of taking the game to extra innings. The second game was quiet until the third inning. Hiram scored first, driving in three runs in the top of the inning, but the Scots responded with four runs of their own to take a 4-3 lead. This would prove to be the extent of the scoring in the game, and Wooster hung on to take the win. At 1-3 in conference games, Wooster is now sitting in seventh place in the NCAC. Because only the top four teams get a chance to compete in the conference tournament in May,

they must catch fourth place Allegheny at 4-2 in order to keep their season alive. However, with 12 conference games remaining, the Scots will have plenty of opportunities to close the gap. “The team has gotten off to sort of a slow start in conference play so far, but based off of our performance in our preseason trip to Florida (in which the Scots went 9-7 against opponents from across the country) we definitely have the ability to beat any given team and make an appearance in the conference tournament,” said Goldberg. Wooster played two games against archrival Wittenberg University on Wednesday after press time. Starting tomorrow, the Scots will be on the road for the next three doubleheaders, taking on DePauw University tomorrow, Denison University on Tuesday and Baldwin Wallace University on April 18.

Carly Schoenstein ’15 takes a swing against Hiram College on Saturday (Photo by Amanda Priest).

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It’s time to start compensating college athletes The United States is the only nation in the world where athletics at institutions of higher learning carry practically the same cultural importance as their professional counterparts. When you stop to think Julie Kendall about it, it is pretty bizarre how huge college sports are. Case in point: as I write this, I, along with an estimated 20 million others, am watching young men who attend the Universities of Louisville and Michigan play basketball for the National Championship title. This

year’s March Madness tournament will have generated billions of dollars in revenue for the NCAA and participating schools. That’s a lot of dough, none of which is going to the men who are actually playing the game. I am certainly not the first person to call the NCAA and the university athletic system exploitative. While colleges often cover at least part of the education expenses of their athletes, the money they make from ticket sales, merchandising, licensing fees and television contracts from their football and basketball teams supports the entire institution. Athletes are not fairly compensated according to their value to the school, but this fact in and of itself is just the surface of the problem.

Seemingly every day, a new scandal crops up in the news involving college athletes, coaches and athletic boosters committing some sort of rule violation, whether it be an illegal transfer of money, academic fraud to maintain player eligibility, player abuse or an extensive plot by the administration to cover up a wrongdoing in order to protect their moneymaking athletic programs. Just in the past few weeks we have seen Rutgers’ basketball program fall apart and a reporter accuse Auburn’s 2010 championship squad of every infringement under the sun. While cheating is not new in college sports, the consistent and repeated problems that plague these organizations invite us to examine the system more closely.

The history of the NCAA’s relationship with its players is a dubious one. According to a piece by Taylor Branch at The Atlantic, the term “student-athlete” came into being in the 1950s essentially to avoid paying workmen’s compensation death benefits to the widow of a football player who died from a head injury he suffered on the field. As a “studentathlete,” he was killed participating in an extracurricular activity, not as an employee of the college — regardless of how much money his extracurricular activity may have generated for the his school. Rules about what a “student-athlete” is or is not has been used as a legal defense in liability cases ever since, protecting the profiteers and leaving athletes without

any leverage. To give a current example, Louisville’s Kevin Ware suffered a severe leg injury on the court last week, and it looks as if he is going to be stuck paying the medical bills. Besides functioning as a contrived legal tool, the term “student-athlete” has served as a symbol of purity, euphemistically describing young men working long unpaid hours while dreaming of playing professionally. Amateurism has become sanctified within a corporate structure, and has led to a lot of morally-ambiguous practices. After seeing the video of the abusive behavior Mike Rice almost got away with, it’s clear that studentathletes deserve more protection from the institutions that profit off of them.

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Baseball has solid weekend against Wabash, Case Western Travis Marmon Sports Editor The Wooster baseball team had a strong weekend, sweeping a doubleheader at home against Wabash College on Saturday and splitting two games at Case Western Reserve University on Sunday. The Scots improved their record to 14-7 on the season (3-1 NCAC). Wooster played its best baseball in the first game against Wabash. Steve Hagen ’14 took the mound and threw a complete-game shut out (six hits, 10 strikeouts, no walks in just 94 pitches), stifling the Little Giants’ batters. After two scoreless innings, the Scots broke the game open in the bottom of the third with a three-run homer by Eddie Reese ’14. Craig Day ’14 added an RBI single in the sixth to give Wooster a 4-0 victory. The second game against Wabash was not as easy. Kyle Koski ’14 played well enough to earn the win, but his day was over after throwing 112 pitches, allowing six hits and walking five batters in 5 2/3 innings. The Scots started scoring in the fourth inning after Reese scored off a fielding error. Later in the inning, Shane Gallagher ’14 hit a fly ball with the bases loaded to score Brendan Taylor ’15, giving Wooster a 2-0 lead.

Reliever Jon Rothman ’14 winds up during the first game of a doubleheader against Wabash College on Saturday. The Scots won 4-0 (Photo by Cory Smith). The Little Giants left eight men on base during the first five innings, but finally got on the board in the sixth on an RBI single to centerfield, making it a 2-1 game. The Scots pushed their advantage back to two runs at the bottom of the inning when Jarrod Mancine ’14 took a walk with the bases loaded.

Wabash scored on another RBI single at the top of the seventh inning, but Wooster pulled away thanks to a two-run homer by pinchhitter Billy Farrow ’14, which gave the team a 5-2 lead. Jon Rothman ’14 and Zach Klein ’14 did not allow a hit in the final two innings, ensuring victory.

The Scots traveled to Cleveland on Sunday for a pair of thrilling games against Case Western. The Spartans got off to a hot start against Wooster ace Keenan White ’13, scoring two runs in each of the first two innings and jumping out to a 4-0 lead. But the defense was able to stop the bleeding while the offense generated

nine runs in the next four innings. Bryan Miller ’14 put the Scots on the board with an RBI single to left center in the third. White struck out all three batters at the bottom of the inning to keep it at 4-1. Day made it a 4-2 game when his fourth-inning grounder scored John McLain ’15. Mancine hit an RBI double in the fifth to close the game to 4-3. Wooster’s offense blew the game open in the sixth inning, scoring six runs on five hits. Taylor started it with an RBI double, and Gallagher hit a fly-out to send him home. Ryan Miner ’14 got an RBI on a bunt at the next at-bat. Miller hit a single that scored two runners, and he ultimately made it a 9-4 game after scoring on a fielding error. The Spartans rallied but did not recover, losing 9-7. The Scots suffered their only defeat of the weekend in the second game at Case. Matt Felvey ’14 took the loss, allowing five runs and eight hits in eight innings. Down 5-1 in the eighth inning, Wooster made things close with two RBIs. Frank Vance made it 5-4 with an RBI double in the ninth, but Johnathan Ray ’13 struck out to end the game. The Scots played Baldwin Wallace College on Tuesday after press time. They will host Hiram College for two games each tomorrow and Sunday. The first games are at noon and the second are at 3 p.m.

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South Asian Superstar, Mc- 12 - 9 p.m. Baseball vs. Hiram Doubleheader, Gaw Chapel 1 3 p.m. M Tennis vs. Al7:30 p.m. “Can’t Grow Up” legheny Stand-Up Show, UG 1 3 p.m. W LAX vs. DePauw 8 - 10:30 p.m. Casino Night, 1 - 3 p.m. W Tennis vs. AlLowry Lounge legheny 1 - 3 p.m. M LAX vs. OWU (Senior Day), John P. Papp 11 p.m.- 2 a.m. AKAA Project Rave Stadium

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Deadline for Pot Editor Applications vs. 7 - 8 p.m. Slam Poetry 5 - 6 p.m. W LAX vs. Denison 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. M Tennis Denison 7:30-8:30 p.m. Sexuality in Showcase: Andrea Gibson, Sports Lecture, Scot Center 7 - 9 p.m. M LAX vs. Kenyon Mateer Auditorium Night, Governance Rm 8 p.m. “Pariah” Movie 7 p.m. Dr. LeRoy Reese Lowry Pit Lecture, McGaw 10 p.m. W.A.C. Comedian: Tommy Johnagin

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4 - 6:30 p.m. M Tennis vs. Capital 8:15 - 10 p.m. Spring Dance Concert, Freedlander

Last Day of RMH Pop Tab Collection 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Concert: Wooster Chorus & Wooster Singers, Gault Recital Hall 8:15 - 10 p.m. Spring Dance Concert, Freedlander

12 - 9 p.m. Baseball vs. Oberlin Doubleheader 1 p.m. Softball vs. Kenyon 1 - 3 p.m. W Tennis vs. Witt 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Wooster Chorus and Wooster Singers Concert, Gault Recital Hall 8:15 - 10 p.m. Spring Dance Concert, Freedlander

1 p.m. W LAX vs. Oberlin 8 p.m. $5 Movie Night , Movies 10

6 p.m. Spring Fest: Yonas, Step Dad, Saint Motel, Res Quad

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Right: In an effort to make the campus aware of the number of plastic and paper cups thrown aware each day on campus, Rita Frost ’14 created the cup display that lines the sidewalk from Gault Library to Kauke (Photo by Anna Regan). Top: Jenn Horton ’13 coming home after hitting a grand slam against Hiram (Photo by Amanda Priest).

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