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“For me, it’s only the first few weeks and the last Smith. week of the semester that Wednesday at the LEX Smith emphasized that the school is not associreally pops off,” said junior Timyra Bridgeford. ated with the LEX. Others feel the same way. “It’s a business and it has to make money, but “When everybody comes back from Wesley has no association with the “It’s fun to go out to breaks, that’s when it’s packed and LEX in any capacity,” she said. we go in there and dance it out,” said Loockerman every now But many students think it’s part and then because, hon- of the deal. sophomore Josh Chelleh. estly, it’s one of the only Some administrators see it as a “I think I’m your typical college places that people under student,” said sophomore Kevin social occasion. the drinking age can “Going to the LEX gives students Green. “ I go to class and do my go out and party,” said a chance to socialize,” said Wesley’s homework, but I still go out and sophomore Jewel Coles. party. It’s part of the college experinew Alcohol Education Coordinator, Caress Roach. “I know, of-age college ence.” kids are going to party, but I want And it’s a memorable experience. them to make responsible decisions when drinking “Twenty years from now, I’ll still remember my alcohol.” party days and that’ll definitely include WednesSome fear the consequences of Wednesday drink- days at Loockerman,” said sophomore Jon Petite. ing. “Laughing on the walks home and kinda remem“Drinking during the week is a dangerous bering it the next morning. That sums up the LEX slope for students and it can seriously affect their to me.” grades,” said Director of Student Activities Sarah
BSU revs up Black History Month with activities By Ashley Richards Whetstone Contributor
Two Wesley College organizations plan to educate students about black history during the month of February, just as black leader Carter G. Woodson tried to educate the American people when he instituted Black History Month in 1976. P.U.L.S.E and the Black Student Union plan several events during the month that encourage students to stop by the library or sponsoring trips. Carter G. Woodson established Black History Month in 1976 to educate the American people about African American cultural backgrounds and reputable achievements. Students can read some of the books included in a book display dedicated to Black History Month in Parker Library, including Overcome, Parting the Waters, and Protest at Selma. During Martin Luther King Week (Jan.15-21), P.U.L.S.E. sponsored a King remembrance service in Wells Theater. Starting Feb. 7, Black History Month quotes were hung around campus, along with “I Have a Dream” hands put up by the Black Student Union. “This will be a way for students to remember what their goals or aspirations were as a child, just as Martin Luther King Jr. wanted,” said Brittney Anthony, president of BSU. BSU also plans a Feb. 12 trip to Washington D.C. For the last two years, BSU has made it tradition to have an event every week during Black History Month. BSU sponsored a trip the week of Jan. 23 to see Red Tails, a movie about African American pilots in the Tuskegee training program. “We felt this movie was not only educational but motivational,” Anthony said. BSU also will sponsor a “Soul Food for the
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Whetstone Contributor / Kyle Pequeno President Brittney Anthony helps BSU develop black history month activities
Thought” night at Dulany Hall on Feb 15, along with “Jeopardy” – where students can show off their knowledge of black history and win prizes – on Feb 21. There are many ways the students can involve themselves this month, Anthony said. “It is our mission to re-inform our peers about our past and encourage their future,” she said. But honoring and learning about black history is not only for one month, Anthony said. “People tend to think just because it is Black History Month we need to show special recognition to African Americans only one time of the year,” she said. “That is not our statement. We pay homage to African Americans throughout the year, every week at our meetings and events.”
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Q&A: Cheryl Carter, new writing center coordinator
By Melissa Boyd The Whetstone Q: Where were you born? Did you grow up there? Cheryl Carter: I grew up in Camden, Delaware, but I was born in Long Beach, California. We moved when I was an infant. Q: Do you like it here? CC: Oh, I love it here. I retired from teaching English at Lake Forest High School in June 2011; but, I knew I didn’t want to stop teaching. An opportunity presented itself here in the fall as an adjunct teaching college writing, The Whetstone / Cochise Lucas and I took it. Q: When did you first start teaching, and where? CC: My first two years [after graduation] I started at Woodridge High School. Then I moved and returned to Lake Forest in 2000 and started teaching seventh grade English. One of the admissions counselors [Andrew Lawton] here at Wesley – I began teaching Andrew in seventh grade and remained with his class until he graduated in 2006. I had him for six years. Q: What is your new title for the Writing Center and what are your responsibilities? CC: I am the Writing Center Coordinator. I work with writing tutors and I teach EN201 [the prerequisite for writing tutors]. I promote the Resource Center and everything we have available so faculty and students know we are here and offer help for all students of all levels. Q: Do you have aspirations for the Writing Center and the Academic Resource Center (ARC)? If so, what are they? CC: My aspirations for the Writing Center are to make it the best it can be. I want the Writing Center to be forethought, not an afterthought. I want students and faculty to utilize the “Center” and avail themselves of everything we have to offer by way of experienced tutors, reference materials, and a computer lab. We are more than happy to work with faculty to establish writing seminars or to visit classes to talk about the importance of writing. Q: You mentioned training would be a little different this semester than previous semesters. What does writing tutor training now entail? CC: The tutors are going to work with me for at least 3-4 weeks before they begin tutoring. When they begin tutoring, I’m going to put them with a veteran tutor first. Q: What would you like people to know about the Writing Center and the ARC? How do you want to encourage students to go to the centers? CC: What I tell my students is that the Writing Center is for everyone, every single student on this campus; especially those who want to succeed. That goes for people on the President’s List [4.0 GPA], and those on academic probation [below a 2.0 GPA]. We encourage and want everyone to come in and we’ll welcome everyone with open arms. We just want to help.
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SUSPECT on p. 1 As she slowly walked into the restroom, she made sure the security guard was close behind her. “I was not coerced,” Siemanowski said, “and certainly could have refused to help. Given any preference, in retrospect, I’d prefer to interpret my actions as altruistic, rather than stemming from obedience to the request of an authority figure.” There was no answer after Siemanowski asked if someone was in there. She opened the door to each of the stalls to make sure that no one was there. She told faculty who were on the first floor that there may have been an armed woman on the loose. Several faculty members closed their office doors. Later, the entire Wesley College campus discovered via text-messaging that an armed
suspect had abandoned a stolen vehicle found on State Street in front of the Admissions House. Dover Police and Wesley security began a search of the campus to find her. They never found her, although some sources said it was the result of a domestic dispute. Head of Security Walt Beaupre alerted all staff and students via text and email. “As the police were looking for her and it was close to campus, I felt it was best to alert the campus community,” he said. Beaupre also said he talked to the security guard about his conduct with Siemanowski. “What we did the morning of Jan. 12 was not the proper procedure to follow,” he said. “I’ve spoken with the security officer involved and we’ve discussed what we would do different if a similar situation would ever occur.”