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By Marissa Hayes The Whetstone
Light drizzle didn’t stop students from coming to the celebration of Wesley’s new plazas. President Johnston and other state officials gathered in the north plaza to commence the ceremony. “It was a phenomenal celebration with a great turn out,” Johnston said. “The new changes influence campus in a positive way.” Charminta Brown and other students said they agree. “The new plazas bring a sense of community,” Brown said. “It feels more like a college and embraces new students to feel welcomed.” However, the creation of the plaza was not an overnight success. Becker Morgan Group’s Vice President Gregory Moore explained the process.
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Nearby resident Sara Herbert speaks at Streetscape dedication
“It took about two years to plan and get authorization to get started,” he said. “The two streets that the plaza covers were legal
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streets, but now they belong to Wesley. Once that was handled, we had to get the street vacated and handle all utilities.” The architect behind the plaza,
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Students choose popular majors on campus By Jeremy Harper Whetstone contributor With a starting salary of $63,200, chemical engineering is one of the highest paying fields in America. Although it’s one of the highest-paid starting salaries, among all of Wesley College majors, only 13 students major in bio-chemistry, one of the college’s smallest majors. Other small majors include medical technology, 15; mathematics, 19; English, 22; American studies 4, and environmental studies, 14. Both music, five students, and philosophy and religion, with no students, are relatively new majors and have a small pool of students. “Bio-chemistry is chemistry integrated into biology,” said Dr. Kathleen Curran, chair of the Biology department. “The requirements to even be accepted into bio-chemistry are higher than most other majors, and the classes are difficult.” Bio-chemistry requires 24 credit hours in biology, along with the eight biology credits required for the core curriculum, 26 credit hours in chemistry and 8 credit hours in physics. While the course-load can be overwhelming, some students
Majors by count Undecided 172 Business Admin. 163 Psychology 131 Nursing 122 Exercise Science 120 Sport Management 102 Phys. Ed: K-12 73 Education K-8 63 Legal Studies 62 Media Arts 55 Accounting 44 Biology 43 Non-degree student 43 Political Science 33 Nursing-Conditional 32 Liberal Studies 30 History 26 English 22 Mathematics 19 Medical Technology 15 Envirornmental Studies 14 Biological Chemistry 13 International Studies 10 Music 5 American Studies 4 Numbers received from the Office of Academic Affairs
enjoy the challenge. “I enjoy the hands on experience and find the work interesting,” sophomore Victor Debarrows said. Even though the failure rate
is 50-60 percent during the freshmen year, Curran said, the graduation rate is 75-85 percent, and post-graduation employment sits at 92 percent. Making an average of
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Wolverines crush Dragons during Homecoming game, page 8 CLARIFICATIONS In last issue’s “Honors student kicked out for heroin use,” the first two paragraphs may have implied that Wesley security officials told The Whetstone the name of the student, Frank Cassarino, and that he was expelled. The Whetstone did not learn these facts from Wesley security. In a story last issue about Carpenter Hall, it was implied that students voted that it was the worst dorm on campus. There was no literal vote.
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Variety show a huge success By Melissa Boyd, Grace Massara & Arielle Suggs The Whetstone The Variety Show, which capped Homecoming events at Wesley College, can be a scary prospect for performers. Take Brittney Anthony, who performed Homecoming night but who got the jitters just before she went on stage at the Schwartz Center in front of hundreds of people. “It’s anxiety at its highest,” she said. “My biggest fear is always that I’m going to mess the words up. Once I’m on stage, though, I let my emotions just overrule the song and take over me.” More than $2,000 was raised between sales in the College Center and at-the-door tickets for Alpha Phi Omega (APO) and the Black Student Union (BSU), sponsors of the event. Anthony said the first few seconds are the worst. “You have to feel the audience,” she said. “Those beginning seconds are terrifying. But once you hear someone call out your name, it makes all that fear go away.” Performers also interacted with the crowd, walking up and down the aisles while performing, encouraging audience members to sing or dance along and clapping the hands of several audience members while walking by. “I loved all the energy from the crowd,” said senior Erica Martin, one of the hosts for the show. “I had fun and I like the performers.
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They kept me going.” Students got rowdier as the night went on, particularly during the Marvin Bond dancers and the Whitney Houston tribute. “My favorite part was the Marvin dancers because it was really cute,” said sophomore Anastasia Hannah. “The whole show was better than I expected and I’ll definitely go again next year because this year was so good.” Tiera Wilson, a non-Wesley student, said she loved the show. “I especially enjoyed the Whitney Houston tribute,” she said. “My friend goes here and she got me to come out. I’m happy she did because I loved it. I really loved the singing.” Senior Kiana Long, a member on the dance team, said that she felt the audience appreciated their performance.
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“I think the crowd enjoyed it,” she said. “Before us, there wasn’t a dance or step team. It’s not a talent show. It’s a variety of different things and it gives students an opportunity to showoff their talents and I think Wesley really looks forward to it.” Prior to the show, Drs. Jessica James, Cynthia Newton and Jeffrey Gibson helped with auditioning. James and Newton said they enjoyed the event and the turnout. “It was fantastic,” James said. “We have so many talented students. I’m proud to be the BSU advisor. They represented us well.” Newton said she agreed and that she loved all of the student performers. “I loved the whole show,” she said. “I think Marvin [planner of
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the event] did an amazing job.” APO member Jessica DeChamplain said she was excited she got to see the show from a different angle - working the curtains. “I thought it went really well and I got to see everything up close,” she said. “Seeing it go
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from practice to this was just amazing. I’d have to say the step team was my favorite part because of their costumes and how they were all so synchronized. They were amazing.”
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Q&A with art professor Zachary Adams By Brian Baker Whetstone contributor Brian Baker: How long have you been teaching? Zachary Adams: At the collegiate level, about 10 years. I’ve taught two years of high school, and a couple years at community centers and art leagues. BB: How have you changed your style since you started teaching? ZA: That’s a tricky one. I don’t know if I necessarily have. I have become much more comfortable with students and their needs when it comes to teaching. I don’t see myself as an answergiver, but more of a facilitator of information. BB: What have you taught and what are you currently teaching? ZA: I’ve taught 3-D design, 2-D design, Drawing and Painting I, Ceramics I, plein air painting, and watercolor. Currently I’m teaching Drawing I, Painting I, Elementary Art, and Design I. BB: What rewards do you personally get from teaching? ZA: It’s an opportunity to redesign the art program. In classes it’s the chance to interact with students and learn from them. BB: Where did you go to school? What was your major? ZA: I did undergrad at University of Delaware, and got my bachelor of fine arts in ceramic and sculpture. I went on to Indiana University of Bloomington for my Masters in Fine Arts. BB: What drew you to this field? ZA: Besides that I grew up doing this, it was a way for me to find my own path. I was never a fan of falling into the corporate pattern. Plus I get to steal some cool ideas from students. BB: What did you want to be when you were in college? ZA: When I first started? I wanted to go into biology. Then I got into ceramics. I played with the chemicals to make the
glazes, and I fell in love. It was in ceramics that I also really got into the idea of teaching. BB: Are you where you want to be right now? ZA: Yes and no. I’m about four years behind where I’d like to be. I was hoping by now I would have a secure job, but I am still teaching which is always great. BB: What was your most interesting job as a student? ZA: I’d say a work-study when I was a janitor for all the art studios as an undergrad. It’s amazing what stuff you have to clean up, especially after your friends. Then I did too many years of coffee shops, and became a coffee addict. Really, I did whatever to pay for college and survival. BB: Born and raised? ZA: Born in Milford, Del. I grew up in Frederica, Del. Slowly I moved north and west from there. Somehow, I ended back here. BB: Favorite movies? ZA: I’ve probably seen most movies since the 1960s. I love movies with a good story. Today’s movies are all about flash and bang and surface stuff. So I think I like independents best, so long as they are not overly depressing. BB: Favorite book, play, or screenplay? ZA: I don’t like plays or screenplays too much. For books, the subject matter is always changing. My reading is a stream of consciousness. I can start in a novel, move to philosophy, then to science, then back to a novel. However, I will say I will probably never read 50 Shades of Gray. BB: Favorite music or artist? ZA: For music, classic rock is obvious because I have it on all the time. Artists, there are too many to name. When it comes to contemporary stuff, I actu-
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Adams in his office while he works on one of his paintings
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ally prefer sculptors and painters from England, mostly. They seem a little more clever than their American counterparts.
BB: What are your favorite pastimes or hobbies? ZA: Reading and drawing. Traveling, too.
BB: What are you most passionate about in life? ZA: Helping other people.
New media course excites students By Felix Ortiz Whetstone contributor The Media Arts department at Wesley College is expecting great things to come out of the new Integrated Media course scheduled to be available for juniors during the 2013-2014 school year. The course will be a collaboration of the concentrations and skills students learned from their previous media courses. “We expect students to have basic skills in writing, video, web, and digital media,” said Professor Victor Greto, adviser to Wesley’s independent campus newspaper The Whetstone. These are the basic underlying requirement for students who are Media Arts majors. Students will exhibit the skills they have learned from previous courses, including Media Aesthetics, Digital Media Literacy and Writing for Media. The course is still being discussed among the faculty. Dr. Tery Griffin said she is
looking forward to students becoming “work- and skill-ready.” She also said times were changing in the media world and the department needed a more digital component to keep up with today’s instantaneous lifestyle. Smartphones and the Internet make it easier to capture an event around campus live and instantly have it available online for students to see for themselves. The course will have students working in different teams, doing a wide range of assignments that will help prepare them for what it is like to work in the field with more than one concentration or technique. It will help develop a deeper understanding of the way media is produced by allowing students to use their individual ideas and teamwork. The class will produce content for Wesley’s media outlets, which include The Whetstone, WCTV and WXStream, Wesley’s private radio
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network. “I’m looking forward to the challenge of actually being in the field,” said Media Arts major Evan Collotti. “It should be
interesting to see all of the skill we were taught in previous classes come together.” Brian Baker, another Media Arts major, was also optimistic
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about the chance to utilize his skills in other areas of the media. “I think it will be a really cool opportunity,” he said. “It’s going to be a really involved class since there are three classes in one.”
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Cont. from MAJORS, page 1 $106,630 a year, pharmacists are one of the most popular career choices for the field. Similarly, mathematics has rewarding career fields but few Wesley students seem willing to venture into the field. “Most people think only a school teacher is the career option,” said Dr. Agashi Nwogbaga, chair of the mathematics department. But, he said, math has a vast post-graduation career field that includes engineering, robotics, and accounting. Jobs in these fields can net up to $92,400 a year, studies say. Students who study mathematics at Wesley College can expect to take calculus, real analysis, finite math and abstract algebra. While most students shy away from math because of the difficulty, Nwogbaga said, math also teaches critical and analytical
thinking, and persistence, skills pertinent to any career choice within the workforce. Despite mathematics’ difficulty stigma, it has a 100 percent graduation rate at Wesley College, Nwogbaga said. Although it has many more students than bio-chemistry and math, English also holds a stigma of being difficult, according to both teachers and students in the program. Most students are tepid about a lot of reading and writing. “We don’t write any more or any less than any other major as far as I know,” said Sky West, a senior in the English department. And, she said, the department offers interesting courses, including adolescent literature, creative writing, magical realism, and Gothic literature. Conversely, the legal studies and nursing majors also have a
difficulty stigma but hold a large number of students. Legal studies has 62 students and nursing has 122 students. “Nursing has always been popular because of its ability to be employable,” said Dr. Robert Contino, chair of the Nursing department. “Registered nurses have a starting salary of $50,000 a year.” Nursing majors are required to take the National League for Nursing pre-admission Exam (NLN PAX). In addition, they must take a drug screening and criminal background check. Once they are declared a nursing major they must maintain a B average. Their curriculum is laced with science and mathematics courses, including anatomy and physiology, microbiology, and statistics.
Cafeteria employs new head chef, but some students say food still hasn’t improved By Orlando Rodriguez Whetstone contributor Aramark, the company that caters Wesley’s cafeteria, changed its head chef. Students are hoping that this change is for the better. “I support the move to go on and change chef,” said Rob Brown, a sophomore football player. “With this change, I am expecting the caf to have a lot more options to choose from and for the food to be more tasteful.” Some students who have been at Wesley for some time said the change of the head chef is all hype because, they said, the food will not get better anytime soon. Quality of the food has been a problem for some time and has not been taken care of. “It has gotten worse in the caf,” said Linnea Ringgold, a junior psychology major. “This year, there are a lot less options to choose from. The Asian food station is not an everyday choice like it used to be. This year definitely has fewer options in the caf than last year.” Some students were more unsatisfied with the dessert section and its poor selection of sweets. “Since my freshman year, they have shut down the smoothie station and that was my favorite
dessert,” Ringgold said. “They should try to switch up what they serve us once in a while. There are a lot more desserts out there that can be served to us on a daily basis. Not just the same cookies, cakes and ice cream every day.” Some students said the food is somewhat fresher this year. “I can honestly say that they have upgraded on the fries and pizza this year,” Brown said. “They have done a decent job on the food this year. There are some things I wished they could make a little better but at the same time I am not going to complain because I am still go-
ing to eat the Whetstone file photo food anyway.” Students seem to be pleased with breakfast. Some say it is the only good meal the cafeteria offers. “Breakfast has always been the most consistent meal at Wesley” Ringgold said. “If I am able to wake up in the morning, I look forward to eating breakfast in the café.” “As for myself, I am not a big morning person,” Brown said. “But since I have to get up early in the morning for class, a good meal in the morning really can help me get through my day.”
Some students say dishes in cafeteria aren’t clean enough By Marissa Hayes The Whetstone
Students are picking up more said she thinks the most unapthan just plates in the cafeteria . petizing issue with the café are Junior Derek Mulholland says the flies. that he has had to deal with dirty “I rarely eat in the café now, dishes, cups, and silverware – because there are so many flies,” even though those dishes are she said. “I can’t enjoy my labeled as clean. food without flies trying to eat it “It’s like playing Russian Roubefore me.” lette with the cups and dishes,” “We take care of the café,” he said. “Either you’ll get a clean said Aramark employee Robert or dirty dish on the first pull.” McLauren. “I make sure my secMulholland said finding clean tion is always clean. I personsilverware is harder than it might ally haven’t heard any rumors seem. of students upset with the cafe’s “You hygiene, but have to I know we search do our best “It’s like playing Russian Roulette through to make sure with the cups and dishes. Either the silvereverything you’ll get a clean or a dirty dish on ware pile is as clean as the first pull.” to find a -Derek Mulholland possible.” clean one Emwithout ily McAlpin, spots on it,” he said. Aramark employee, refused to Sophmore Felix Ortiz said he comment and told other cafeteria was baffled by his recent visit employees not to speak to The to the café, where his cup had a Whetstone. crack at the bottom. Senior Shannon Perry said it “I had a plate of food and a might be a good idea to bring blue Powerade,” he said. “While back old techniques used by the I was eating, Powerade kept apcafe. pearing around the bottom of my “The café should go back to cup. I thought I had bumped it using plastic cups,” she said. “It by mistake, but I realized there was one less thing to wash and was a crack at the bottom of the it can be disposed of quickly. cup and my Powerade began Nowadays when I pick up a cup, leaking all over. I immediately it’s sticky or has a crack at the got up and left,” said Ortiz. bottom.” However, senior Megan Stoffa
Students pile up their dishes in the caf
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Students say they shouldn’t have to pay to print in library By Chelsea Jackson Whetstone contributor Students at Wesley College constantly print their papers and assignments in the library – and they constantly complain that they have to pay. It costs five cents to print each page. Students say it should be free. “I am a nursing major and sometimes we have ten or more pages to print out and the money adds up,” junior Shakeiya Mar-
shall said. At the beginning of the school year, the library printer was free. During the second or third week of the semester, the library charged again. Students were upset. “I have been in this school for four years now and I can’t even count how much I spent printing,” said senior Marissa Hayes. “It doesn’t seem like much at
first but it can burn a real hole in your pocket.” Printers in the library sometimes break down. It often takes a couple of days to be fixed. Students said that, since they’re paying, it should be fixed the same day. Some students are lucky enough to have a printer in their room. But even they need to go to the library every once
and a while when their ink runs out. The students with printers in their rooms are not as angry about the five cent per page charge. “I am lucky enough to have a printer in my room and I only have to use the library printers sometimes,” said junior Brittany Bennett. “But it still seems unfair to the students who have to use them often.”
Students suggested part of their students fees could pay for the printing. Some students think they should not have to pay at all. “We pay enough money to come to this private college by itself and are already charged for everything we touch,” said Shakeiya Marshall. “The printing should at least be free.”
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Pep rally attendance doubles since last year Junior Chris Maranan said this year’s Homecoming weekend was “epic,” starting with the pep rally on Oct. 12. “I’m so excited,” he said. “It’s really cold, but totally worth it. The pep rally was really exciting.” With more than 100 students in the audience or on stage, the pep rally this year brought almost twice the amount of students as last year. “We wanted it to be better than last year,” said junior Isnara St. Phard, the host and planner for this year’s pep rally. “This year, there was a new, non-Wesley DJ that made the music better. The crowd was more excited to engage, dancing even after the pep rally was over.” St. Phard said there were a lot of giveaways, including T-shirts, glow sticks, Thunder sticks and blow horns. Howl at the Moon sponsored the event. Students said appreciated the new DJ and the giveaways. “The music was really good,” said sophomore Laura Vargas. “I loved the thunder sticks they gave out.” Other students loved dancing on stage and watching others dance. “I love the music,” said freshman Michaela Serna. “But I really loved the dancing. Wesley is awesome and everything looked pretty cool.” Performers for the pep rally included the step team, the cheerleaders and sports players, as well as students just dancing on the stage. “The step team was really good,” said senior Jennifer Post. “It was a lot of fun and I loved watching them dance.” Other students said they just
Host Isnara St. Phard congratulates Homecoming Court
liked watching other students prideful of Wesley. “I loved it,” said freshman Derean Ragland. “It’s great to have everyone out here and together showing school spirit. I’ve been excited for all of the Homecoming activities.” LaDarius Thompson, coordinator of student affairs, said he thought the turnout was great this year. “It was successful,” he said. “There is serious Wesley pride.”
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Homecoming parade a success even though cut early by police With more than 100 audience members, the Homecoming parade had double the amount of students, faculty, alumni and community members this year compared to last. “I think the parade was very successful,” said Andrew Layton, the emcee. “A lot of alumni participated, which was very exciting and it was an energetic crowd.” Coordinator of Student Affairs LaDarius Thompson said he agreed. “The parade was full of Wesley pride and spirit,” he said. “President Johnston said it was one of the best parades he had seen.” Students in the parade said they had a great time walking. “I had a lot of fun,” said junior Janel McCray, the vice president of Black Student Union. “I think walking in the parade with my organization made us a closer family.” Senior Kadijha Michel, who also represented Black Student Union, said she enjoyed walking the parade too. “We had a great time,” she said. “We were in front of the cheerleaders, so that was fun. As a senior, this is my last undergraduate Homecoming and it was a good one. We threw out candy to the audience and I loved watching the kids get so excited for the candy.” Some students in the parade took the theme Wild Wild West to heart. Freshman Sam Marston helped represent Williams Hall for the Resident Hall Association (RHA), where he was in full costume as an Indian. “Our theme was Western Warriors, like cowboys and Indians,” he said. “I was the chief Indian.” He said his favorite part was taking pictures with everyone. “I felt like a Disney character,” he said. “So many people wanted to take photos of or with me, and I loved just walking around, saying hi to people and talking to so many different people.” Alumni who watched the parade said they were happy to come back, too. Don Diblasi, an alumna who was inducted into the Wesley Hall of Fame for football just Oct. 12, said he was excited to come back to the campus for the Homecoming. “It’s a beautiful campus,” he said, referring to the new north and south plazas. “We really liked the Soul Steppers, the little girls in the red. They were the best and very cute.” Mary Ann Brady, alumna of ’62, came all the way from Hawaii, where she now lives, for the Homecoming this year. “It’s a little far,” she said. “But it was worth it. I hadn’t been back to Wesley since I left. A ton has changed. There’s really only a small group of us here today, though.” Alumna of ’62 Dick Horn was also here, along with his wife Marge. “We were the first team with Coach Jim Wentworth for basketball,” he said. “It was still a
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junior college when I went here. We’re impressed that the school is still small, but has plenty of activities. We’re looking forward to seeing the football game later today.” Horn said his favorite memories of Wesley revolved around the people. “There are so many nice people,” he said. “It’s still that
way, too. Going on the website and talking to Amanda Downes [president of the alumni association] was just so easy. The planning for the weekend was very well done. We met the president and his wife yesterday and that was nice, too.” He said his favorite part of the parade were the fraternities and sororities.
“There weren’t any fraternities or sororities when I went here,” he said. “It was very cute. I also loved seeing the new campus, with the entire pavement. It’s lovely.” Senior Korey Thompson said he liked the parade, but he was upset that it was cut short. “I thought the parade was different this year and it sucks that
it was cut short,” he said. “The class of 1962 was here and it’s amazing how fast time passes, but we can still relate to the past Wesley generations.” Other students were also upset about the parade being cut off. “I was told that I couldn’t dance at the parade,” said senior Ashley Zambrana, a member of the dance team. “The Dover police officer didn’t gave us a reason why. Every organization had a chance to perform but us and the cheerleaders. I was really upset and angry.” Senior Kina Long, also a member of the dance team, said she felt the same way. “I was upset,” she said. “It wasn’t fair that the dance team was in the back of the line up.” Colleen DiRaddo, interim dean of students, said the reason the New Era Dance Team and cheerleading squad were not allowed to perform had to do with the permit Wesley had. “We had a permit for 10:1511:15, even though we asked for 10:30-11:30,” she said. “I was very impressed with the way the cheerleading squad and dance team responded because they weren’t allowed to perform.” DiRaddo said she though it was important to congrudulate them on their appropriate behavior. “I emailed all of them,” she said. “And I made an announcement on stage at the Variety Show, thanking them for their respectful response.” Community member Loretta McCoy said her granddaughter was in the parade, so she wanted to come support her. “She is a cheerleader for the middle school,” she said. “My pastor’s daughter also goes here and I came out to support them too. The whole parade was really nice, but of course I liked my granddaughter’s best.” After the parade, the school hosted a tailgate, which was held across from the football field. Students joined alumni for the cookout and to mingle with friends and alumni. “I’m out here to spend time with my APD [Alpha Phi Delta] brothers and engage with other Wesley students,” said sophomore Brandon Greene, also know by his fraternity name “Diddie.” “School spirit and support is really important.” Other students agreed, using the tailgate party as a venue to safely party together. “I’m here to support my team,” said sophomore Brandon Brayley, a linebacker for the football team. “I also came to hang out with my fraternity brothers and to meet with old friends, students who already graduated.” Junior John Jackson, known as “Pluto” in his fraternity, said one of his favorite parts of Homecoming is to see the alumni come back to Wesley. “It’s great to see the alumni coming back still getting involved,” he said. “Homecoming in college is much bigger than in high school, and this being my third one, I had fun.”
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Wolverines crush Dragons during Homecoming game Despite throwing two interceptions, Wesley quarterback Justin Sottilare was able to also throw two touchdown passes to lead the Wolverines over the Virginia Lynchburg Dragons, 24-7. “It was a rough game,” Sottilare said. “Somehow we pulled it out win and that’s all that matters.” Sophomore linebacker and defensive captain Sosthene Kapepula said the Wolverines won because they were able to play their game. Kapepula led the team with 10 tackles. “I give the defensive line all the credit,” Kapepula said. “They allow me to come free and make the tackles.” Dragons freshman quarterback Avery Neloms had completed his passes only 11 percent of the time, but said that the Wolverines halftime adjustment kept him from being more effective on the ground. “They kept me from passing but I was still able to scramble a little bit,” Neloms said. “They gave it their all and we gave it ours but unfortunately the came out victorious.” Although they won, the Wolverines might be concerned about their defense, giving up
Line backer Sosthene Kapepula prepares to catch the ball
169 yards on the ground. The Dragons’ Brandon Johnson ran for 102 of those yards, aver-
aging 5.4 yards per carry. Johnson may have fared well against the Wolverines but said
his team needs to be able to put four good quarters together. “I got to give it up to my line,”
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Freshman Sam Marston represents Williams Hall
Johnson said. “Without them I wouldn’t be able to find the positive yards.”
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Q&A with business professor Joseph Nicolai By Nick Deterding The Whetstone Nick Deterding: What are you with a Doctorate of Business currently teaching at Wesley Administration. College? ND: Why did you choose Joseph Nicolai: I have been teaching as a profession? teaching at Wesley since 2005. JN: When I was in the military, I have taught Business ManageI had the opportunity to volunment courses in the past, but teer to become a technical school I have been teaching Public instructor, teaching my career Speaking for the majority of field to young airmen joining the my time at Wesley. Most of my air force. I found very quickly classes are at Dover Air Force that I was blessed with the ability Base, but recently I have been to teach others very easily. I fortunate to teach a Tuesday/ have enjoyed it ever since and Thursday Public Speaking course will continue to teach until either on campus. my mind or body goes. I truly ND: Where were you born and feel a sense of accomplishment raised? when I know that I have influJN: I was born in Dearborn, enced the lives of people through Mich., and raised in a small teaching. country town named Adrian ND: If you had it to do over, Mich., just north of Toledo, would you choose something Ohio, much like Dover. else? ND: Where JN: At did you go to this point, “I feel that my focus should school and absolutely always be with the student first. why? not. Yet, Keeping that in mind, I treat JN: I started students with the respect I expect if I ever do my college have to take and show in return. career at an alternate -Joseph Nicolai Washtenaw path, I think Community that I would College in Ann have to try Arbor Mich., because I could not to be a comedian or actor since I afford the University of Michihave the gift of gab and a quick gan. Then I changed my major wit. and started attending Western ND: What strategies do you Michigan University in Kalamause to ensure that your students zoo. Shortly thereafter, I joined fully grasp the subject being the military and have attended taught? schools across American and in JN: I feel that it all stems with Europe. I finally graduated from rapport and respect. I am humble Minot State University in Minot, and understand that I am here N.D., University of Phoenix in for them and not the other way Arizona, and the Community around. Even in the military, I College of the Air Force. I have never taught with negativity or completed five degrees and I am punishment per se. I feel that currently attending Wilmington my focus should always be with University to finish my sixth the student first. Keeping that in
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mind, I treat students with the respect I expect and show in return. Additionally, I use humor and most of all realism in my analogy and metaphors. Connecting new material with something that we already know helps us remember. Putting a humorous spin on it just builds that cognition. ND: What are your hobbies? JN: I have so many hobbies it kills me. I am a true “Jack-of-alltrades.” I play saxophone, guitar (not great) and drums, and I also am involved with Luterie (building string instruments). I like to go to concerts, paint, gamble, collect antiques, remodel homes,
and build and restore old cars. I enjoy motorcycling, traveling, and lately my biggest hobby that takes most of my time is school. ND: What is you favorite music/band? JN: I enjoy everything from classical music, especially Gustav Holtz The Planets, all the way to Metallica but I think Green Day is in the top 10. Along with Van Halen, Seether, Toby Keith, yeah that is a tough question ND: What is the most/less enjoyable thing about teaching your subject? JN: Knowing that I am not able
to do this full-time as of right now. I truly enjoy teaching and wish that I could do this all day, everyday. This would be that job that you love rolling out of bed to do. ND: Why is public speaking so important to take? JN: Public speaking teaches communication and confidence and when someone is able to speak well and is confident in what they feel, believe and speak they are stronger and more influential than the average person. It takes practice and I feel that public speaking is but one of many keys to a successful life.
Resident Assistants of the Month for August/September: Carpenter Hall: Jasmine Burrus Gooding Hall: Tara Mullins Malmberg Hall: Andrea “Lexi” Amos Roe Hall: Brittney Anthony Williams Hall: Michael Streeter Zimmerman Hall: Wesley Dessesow
Upcoming events on campus! Wesley Night of Praise and Power: Weds., Oct. 24 @ 8 in the Wesley College Chapel: an evening of worship & praise. You’ll hear student testimonies of what God is doing in their lives and a message from Steve LaMotte, our campus minister. Don’t miss this exciting evening! Alternative Spring Break Information Meeting: Thurs., Oct. 25 @ 7:15 in the Chapel: for anyone interested in participating in a trip to Louisiana for Hurricane Isaac relief. The meeting will last about 30 minutes and will give you information about the trip and steps on how to get involved. For more information, contact Steve LaMotte at steve.lamotte@wesley.edu Memorial Services for Eva Wilson: Fri., Nov. 2 @ 12 in the Chapel: Gather to honor and remember the life of Eva Wilson. There will be a time of sharing of the impact that she had on campus and in our lives.
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New password systems in library By Kourtney Lake Whetstone contributor Wesley College’s Information Tech is giving college security officials a run for their money. The department recently took charge of putting in password protection on Parker Library computers. Many students have noticed Dover residents who are not enrolled using campus facilities. Some have seen locals in College Center, the cafeteria, and even in dorms. Wesley Sophomore Nicole Aurelien said she has seen locals using the library. “It makes me nervous and irate,” she said. “I want to be comfortable at a place I pay to be in.” Wesley College Information Officer Jody Sweeney said he has heard from staff members and students that they feel uncomfortable and unsafe when Dover locals enter the library. This semester, Sweeney implemented a computer log in for library computers. He said the
password allows only students to access the computers. The passwords aren’t the only elements of the campus computer systems to change. The new PC systems are part of a “prevention plan,” so students are unable to get into the business side of the college. Because Wesley doesn’t have a computer curriculum, students aren’t familiar with the system, but many students would be able to figure out how to hack into Wesley’s private business information. Library computer CPUS have been replaced by small boxes, making them vital computers, not stand-alone computers. They are “not a real PC,” Sweeney said. By 2014, he said that all desktops at the college will be virtual. Updating and rebooting systems will be made simple since changes will only have to be made on a single computer.
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Junior DeShauna Perry on computer in library
Wesley’s Daily Crime Log: September/October Date/Time Occurred 9/12/2012 9/12/2012 9/12/2012 9/13/2012 9/15/2012 9/15/2012 9/16/2012 9/16/2012 9/16/2012 9/21/2012 9/21/2012 9/24/2012 9/24/2012 9/24/2012 9/25/2012 10/01/2012 10/02/2012 10/02/2012 10/02/2012 10/02/2012 10/04/2012
Nature of Crime Suspected theft Disorderly Conduct/Vandalism Use/Possession of Marijuana Trespassing Theft Vandalism 3 Alcohol Violation (underage) Vandalism Theft Vandalism Operating a Business without License 5 Disorderly Conducts/Failure to comply 2 Buglary/theft Possession of Marijuana Buglary/Theft Hit and Run Suspicious Activity Vandalism Suspicious Person 6 Alcohol/noise violation Trespassing
General Location Parker Library Parker Library Gooding Hall College grounds Gooding Hall Zimmerman Hall Zimmerman Hall College Campus Parking Lot C Malmberg Hall Malmberg Hall Carpenter Hall Williams Hall Williams Hall Dulany Hall Parking Lot D North Plaza Malmberg Hall Parking Lot D Zimmerman Hall Zimmerman Hall
Disposition Closed (items recovered) Closed (referred for disciplinary) Closed (referred for disciplinary) Closed (left campus) Opened Opened Closed (referred for disciplinary) Closed (referred for disciplinary Opened Opened Opened Closed (referred for disciplinary) Closed (referred for disciplinary) Closed (referred for disciplinary) Opened Opened (reported to DPD) Opened Opened Closed (left campus) Closed (referred for disciplinary) Closed (left campus
Cont. from DEDICATION, page 1 Arden Bardol, shared her excitement about the ceremony. “I live about three blocks away, and the biggest thrill I get is driving down Cecil St. and I see students hanging out,” she said. “The ultimate idea of the plaza was to take the large space and break it into spaces. So, we created the north plaza for gatherings and school activities. The south plaza is more ceremonial and more of gateway to down-
town.” Darryl Scott, 31st District state representative, said he could not be happier with the outcome. “I enjoy the change and it looks even better than the projected pictures,” he said. “Today was a nice celebration. It wasn’t the best weather but it was beautiful to see students and the community join together for the ceremony.”
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Homecoming allows me to meet alumni, students & community members By Melissa Boyd The Whetstone
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Homecoming is my favorite time of the year, at least when it comes to The Whetstone. I know a lot of people seem
to think I enjoy the stories that involve crime on campus, expulsions and all of the shocking news. I do enjoy those stories – they give me an adrenaline rush that truly brings out the reporter in me. However, Homecoming brings out a different type of reporter. When I was a freshman, my first homecoming I walked around with my editor, Kim, watching what she did until she released me to go do my own interviews. I ended up talking to a Delaware senator, which was an unexpected source, and meeting some other really interesting people. This year, I met alumni from the class of ’62, where one of the guys was on the first basketball
team coached by Wentworth himself. I hadn’t even really thought about how Wentworth Gym was probably named after someone. It’s the one time of the year that, not only do I meet alumni that support Wesley and help fund some of my scholarships, I also get to talk to the community members. I love to see how excited the kids are when they’re diving in for the candy that our organizations throw out to them. I start smiling when I talk to the grandmother who was ecstatic to be at our Homecoming because her junior-high granddaughter was performing too. The atmosphere is calming, enjoyable and, most of all, fun. Everyone has a story and I get to
hear all of them. Homecoming is exciting for most students – walking in the parade, watching friends in crazy costumes trying to show spirit towards the year’s theme, creating dances to show off in front of the amphitheater at the end of the parade – but it’s probably the most exciting for those who speak to the people around them. There are so many interesting people and different exciting stories. It’s especially exciting to hear the alumni’s stories of the “old” Wesley and the Wesley I know. This year in particular, it was pleasing to hear how many alumni were excited about our new plazas because of the Streetscape project. I’m the lucky one – I get the chance to talk to these people and allow
them to share their stories to the entire Wesley community. So, yes, I love the stories that keep my adrenaline pumping – those stories that I rush out to talk to administration the very same day, run around like a fiend searching for student sources, and all of that. But I also love the stories that make me stop and smell the roses, allowing me the time and pleasure to listen to the unique memories of the alumni at our Homecoming and allowing me the gift of hearing our students at their most exciting time of the year.
The Whetstone invites students to speak their minds The Whetstone, Wesley College’s independent student newspaper, asks you, the students at Wesley College, to use our editorial pages to speak out on issues that affect you and the campus, from freedom of speech to teacher-student relations to how you’re treated and respected. It’s easy to do: write a letter to us (send to Melissa.Boyd@email.wesley.edu) of no more than 400 words. Provide us with your cell phone number. We will edit for space and grammar, and will contact you to make sure it’s you who is sending us the column. We’re looking for an interactive dialog among Wesley students who are concerned about what’s going on around campus, regarding all concerns. We won’t print unsubstantiated rants or letters that merely complain without facts. Other than that, it’s up to you. Let us know what’s going on and what concerns you – and even how you might think the problem may be solved.
Q&A with math professor Frank Fiedler By Larry Stevenson Whetstone contributor Larry Stevenson: How long have you been teaching? Frank Fiedler: Since 1998, as a grad aid student. LS: Have you changed your style since you started teaching? FF: Yes I have. I’ve taken inspiration as well as notes from other teachers to help me improve. Teachers constantly change their style to best benefit their students. LS: What rewards do you personally get from teaching? FF: Teaching is like being on stage performing. When you perform in front of your students you gain from them learning. You feel good about yourself when your students are learning. As far as bad days, you feel as if you let yourself down. LS: Where did you go to school? What was your major? FF: I started at the University of Technology in Dresden, Germany. Then I did some schooling Israel. Finally I came to the U.S. earning my PHD in Mathematics. LS: What drew you to the teaching field? FF: Growing up I was an athlete, but I always liked engineering and math. Math was always my backup plan. LS: What was your worst or
most interesting job as a student? FF: I didn’t have many jobs growing up. I was a research assistant in Israel. I was overworked, but it was my worst and best job at the same time. LS: Where were you born and raised? FF: I was born and raised in Germany, East Germany. LS: What are your favorite movies? FF: I have a lot of favorite movies, but my three most favorites are: “Empire Strikes Back,” “Men in Black” and “Independence Day.” LS: Do you have a favorite book, poem, or screenplay? FF: I really don’t have a favorite. I personally like the author of Sherlock Holmes, Sir Author Conan Doyle. LS: What is your favorite music or artist to listen to? FF: I like Symphonic Metal, Symphony X, and music with heavy guitars. 1990 Metallica is a favorite as well. My favorite group is Night Wish. LS: What is your favorite food? FF: I love American cheesecake, it’s unique. I love all types of food. I love to eat. LS: What are your hobbies? FF: I’ve always had a passion
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for photography. I just never had the time to fully commit myself like I wanted to. I also like to remodel my home. LS: What are you most passionate about in life? FF: I am most passionate about my family. It is important to have your family in order. I am also passionate about my friends.
LS: What did you want to be as a kid growing up? FF: I always wanted to win a gold medal in the Olympic Games for the 100 meter dash. LS: If you could do anything over again, what would you do? FF: I didn’t really make any big mistakes, just a couple small things. I wish I would have mar-
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ried my wife earlier. LS: Is there a moment that you would want to relive? FF: In 1989, during high school in Berlin, the wall came down and I didn’t even notice it. I wish I could have seen the wall when it came down so I could say that I saw it.
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Freshmen players add to great season for women’s soccer team By Benjamin E. Lykes The Whetstone Freshmen are propelling the Wesley College women’s soccer team to a solid start, posting a 13-game record of 7 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw. Eight of team’s 17 players are freshmen. Head Coach Ed Muntz, now in his sixteenth season, said that his team is really young, but he believes that sometimes being a young team isn’t necessarily a bad thing. “When you inject some freshmen in there, they are eager to show what they can do,” Muntz said. “These kids are working very hard and they are committed.” Muntz said that he has confidence in his team’s ability to win. “We’ve had a good start to the season,” Muntz said. “I think we will finish well above the .500 mark and I think that is a success
for us.” Graduate assistant Faye Rowell is in her first year as assistant coach, but says good things are to come for the women’s soccer program. “I think this team is awesome,” Rowell said. “I believe we are building something special here.” Chelsi Biener, a sophomore center midfielder, echoed her coaches, saying the Wolverines are good right now but she is excited about the possibilities ahead. “I’m very excited about how the season has developed,” she said. “We are a young team that is progressing each week and building for the future.” Senior forward Amanda Fetterolf said her team’s goal is to make it to the CAC (Capital Athletic Conference) playoffs. “Our commitment to being a strong soccer family and making
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the CAC playoffs are #1,” Fetterolf said. “We set team goals
before the season started and we’re on a mission to achieve
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Wins: losses: ties Women’s Soccer: 7-5-1 Next game: Oct. 17 @ Salisbury University Field Hockey: 8-5 Next game: Oct. 17 @ Salisbury University Volleyball: 4-20 Next game: Oct. 17 @ Salisbury University Football: 5-1 Next game: Oct. 20 @ Menlo
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Men’s Soccer: 3-8-2 Next game: Oct. 17 @ Salisbury University
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Some students say Wesley isn’t fun enough on weekends By Orlando Rodriguez Whetstone contributor Wesley College students say there’s a reason why the campus seems empty every weekend: many of them live close to home, doing their laundry is cheaper, the food is better off-campus and there’s just not very much to do anyway. “We really don’t have much to do or offer on campus.” said Travis Ragland, a senior at Wesley College. Providing activities on campus is a dilemma for administrators. “Most students who attend
Wesley College live in close states like Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland and Pennsylvania,” said Evita Wade, the head of the student activities board. “Since they are all within a couple of hours away, it is easier and cheaper for them to find transportation home and back.” Some students have suggestions. “Lowering laundry prices and putting a little more love in the food would be a good start,” said Chea Sloh, a junior law major.
“Basically, just give the students what they want, a time of their lives after a hard week’s worth of classes.” Some students say Wesley’s small size and lack of a recreation center work against it, so many go elsewhere for parties and other activities, including Delaware State University, University of Delaware and offcampus parties. “It is more fun on other college campuses like DSU and UD,” said Justin James, a sophomore
at Wesley College. “They have a larger number of students than we do. Also they throw open parties which attracts other students from other schools and since Wesley does not offer what they offer, we spend most of our free time on their campuses.” New students also are still dependent on those back at home. “Home for most students, especially freshmen, is their one and only place of comfort,” Chea Sloh said. “They are able to get everything they need accom-
plished without any delays. Also back at home is where they have all of their family and friends.” A few students enjoy their weekends on campus. “I do not mind staying on campus during the weekends,” said Dyamond Ruffin, a junior football player at Wesley. “With most students being gone, it allows me to focus on my academics, lowers my chances of getting in any sort of trouble and by being here at school I have the privilege of being independent.”