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Big drug bust at Malmberg worries students By Kim Juhas Whetstone Contributor Many students at Wesley College said the administration is not communicating with them very well. One of the recent incidents on campus included a major drug bust in a car in Malmberg’s garage basement on Feb. 14. Some sources, including Student Government Association president Tanner Polce, said the marijuana discovered had a street value of about $15,000. School officials, including head of security Walt Beaupre and student life officials Kevin Hansbury and Mary-Alice Ozechoski, refused
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to say how much was found. happened,” said the sophomore. Most students had either not “I believe Wesley is trying to heard about what protect the school’s “If this kid had as much integrity. Wesley happened, or had weed as they said he heard various obviously knows did and was probably rumors. students will talk to “I had no idea of selling it, who knows their peers about the this incident,” said what kind of people school and it would junior Les Ragan, a were walking around just give the school Malmberg resident. our campus, into our a bad reputation to “I found out from parking garage or even those people lookone of my friends into our buildings.” ing to go here.” Linnea Cavallo. mentioning it.” Fellow Malmberg Malmberg’s RA, resident Mark Mattern also knew junior Mike Mango, said he nothing about it. couldn’t talk about it. “No, I had no clue that this “I cannot because I do not re-
ally know,” he said. Sophomore Malmberg resident Livia DeMarco was one of the few students who were aware of the incident. “Yeah, I heard about the drug bust, I saw the cop car in the garage,” she said. “I do not know much about the whole incident though.” Not only is the lack of communication between Wesley and its students affecting the students who live on campus, it seems to be causing an issue for those students who live off campus.
CKI spreads awareness of maternal and neonatal tetanus, which affects 60,000 newborns every year. -p. 3
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Core curriculum may change in 2013
Greeks participate in raising money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and plan events for the rest of the semester. -p. 2
By Joncara Marshall Whetstone Contributor
Jewel Coles, a sophomore psychology major, plans to become a marriage counselor after she graduates. She loves taking her psychology courses, but can’t understand why she has to bother taking “core courses,” including religion. “Religion has nothing to do with being a psychologist,” Coles said. The College hopes to enlighten her as to why she needs a lot more than psychology to become a better psychologist Wesley’s faculty has been working to make revisions to a core curriculum that has not been changed in 20 years. It’s set to begin in fall 2013.
Students say they opt to go to Club Fitness because it has more equipment than the Malmberg Gym. -p. 5
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Beasts of the East: Football team tries for nationals
By Benjamin E. Lykens The Whetstone The newly opened Met–Life Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., may be home to the New York Giants and Jets but the Wesley football team was the best team from the east coast in the building, at least for one night. The Wolverines won the Lambert Meadowlands ECAC (Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference) award for being the best Division III team on the east coast. Head coach Mike Drass said that although he expects his team to be the best every year, it’s still an honor to win the award.
“Being named Wolverines the No. 1 team enjoy their role on the east coast as “beast of the is our goal every east” but they year,” Drass really want to be said. “But it’s the best in the a humbling nation. experience when Jeremiah you’re sitting Howe, a sophothere with all the more receiver, other teams that said that winwon awards.” ning the award The Wolwas nice but he Cochise Lucas / The Whetstone verines have wants his team become an eastern Division III to make it to the next level. powerhouse but have yet to win “That is what Coach Drass a national championship. The expects from us but we want to
get to the national championship and win,” Howe said. Sosthene Kapepula, a freshman linebacker, who was also named the ECAC defensive rookie of the year, said that his team was good last year but believes that the Wolverines can do better. “Besides the hype, we were a really good team last year,” Kapepula said. “But we can win a national championship as a team.”
The women’s soccer team isn’t seeing red. In fact, they didn’t see any red penalty cards -p. 8
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Continued from The new core curriculum only affects new students; students go by the year of the catalog in which they started at Wesley. “It has been a very good process,” said Dr. Patricia Dwyer, vice president of academic affairs. “The faculty has been very involved in the discussions along away. The goals of new core include improving students’ skills in communication and critical thinking, as well as giving them different perspectives. So, instead of using the core as
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CORE on p. 1 a “schedule-filler” and seemingly without an overarching reason – such as picking a history class here, a math class there and not making connections – the new core is supposed to integrate the disciplines under themes. A first year seminar will include instruction in writing and integrate different disciplines. One example might be showing the historical and literary context of the civil rights movement – not just its political context. For the past 18 months, the faculty has been reviewing different
ideas through discussions, presentations, information sessions and workshops. Ideas have been processed through the faculty, Academic Affairs committee, and the General Education Institution team, which includes Dr. Dwyer and Dr. Jeffrey Gibson, associate professor of English. Gibson said the changes will be an opportunity to freshen up the curriculum. “It’s time for the curriculum to reflect the faculty and students of Wesley College in the 21st century,” Dr. Gibson said.
Both Gibson and Dwyer said that the core revision should not affect Wesley’s Middle State accreditation. No formal decisions have been made, but some of the ideas may be approved by fall. “I think the new curriculum will change how the classes are constructed and how the professors will teach the courses,” Dwyer said. According to Wesley’s academic catalogue, the purpose of the core is to provide “each student with an exposure to intellectual
and global concepts that can serve as a basis for developing an informed individual in society.” Courses often fall into these five categories: the human experience, global society and its culture, analysis, scientific literacy, and communicating in the world. Students must take a variety of 45-48 credit courses in subjects that may not have anything to do with their major. The goal of the core curriculum at every liberal arts college is to expand the student’s learning.
Greeks plan events for the campus this semester By Linnea Cavallo The Whetstone Clogs the lungs and leads to life-threatening lung infections. Is usually diagnosed by age two, and the median survival age is 30 years old. This is Cystic Fibrosis, and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is one of the philanthropies that all of the Greeks at Wesley College are working to support. Along with raising money to fight the disease, this semester, Greeks also will be doing a handful of other community service events. In the beginning of February, Delta Phi Epsilon co-sponsored a carnation sale with Alpha Phi Delta for the Valentine holiday. The organizations set up a table set up in the College Center on Feb. 10, 13 and 14, selling these carnations to raise money. “This is a fundraiser we are taking part in, in order to raise money for one of our philanthro-
pies, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation,” said Taylor Mushrush, president of Delta Phi Epsilon. The Greek community also attended a seminar for a mentorship program through Capitol Mentors on Feb. 22. “Once the process is complete, they will be paired with students within the public school system,” said graduate assistant for Greek affairs, Jenai Copeland. “We plan to make this a continuous community service initiative.” On Mar. 12, Theta Phi Alpha hosted a Dress Drive. The sorority will be collecting used dresses for those who are less fortunate. Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity had another car-smash fundraiser Mar. 16. Students pay a fee and are allowed to smash a car with a sledgehammer. The money raised will go to Leukemia Lymphoma research and awareness.
On March 21 at 3:30 p.m., Delta Phi Epsilon and Theta Phi Alpha will present the film, “MissRepresentation,” in Cannon Hall 7. The film also is sponsored by the Student Government Association, Alpha Phi Omega and College Republicans. “This is a thought provoking film, which challenges society’s view of women,” Copeland said. The Italian fraternity, Alpha Phi Delta, is working with the Italian Club to conduct a seminar on Italian History on March 28 at 7 p.m. in Wells Theater. The fraternity will also be working with the Italian Club on May 6 to help with a statewide Italian awards program for high school students. “It’s the first high school award based off of merits in the study of Italian,” said adviser Mary Morrison. The final event of the semester
Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority that the Greeks will be hosting is Greek Week. This week is full of events April 10 through April 14. The theme this year is Walt Disney World. “You can expect a magical activity to occur each day of the week,” Copeland said. The WishFest carnival ends
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Greek Week. Activities range from a pizzamaking competition to human bowling. It will be held in the Amphitheater on April 14, from 12-4 p.m. The carnival is open to the entire Wesley community. All of the proceeds go to the Make-AWish-Foundation.
The Wesley Wolverine, Wally, and the Wesley football players take a visit to Kids Cottage to read to the children.
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CKI saves money to help save newborn children By Nick Thompson The Whetstone Wesley rappers, musicians and every year. singers will have a forum this CKI member and representamonth in which they will have a tive of Delta Phi Epsilon Courtchance to showcase their talents. ney Manhertz is the Eliminate The Wesley College chapter Chair. of Circle Kiwanis International “As Chair, I am responsible (CKI) will be for spreadOur motto is ‘Live to serve, hosting a benefit ing awareness love to serve’, and that’s what concert for its on our cause, we’re trying to do with this Eliminate Projcontacting concert. ect in Wells Thethe talent and Megan Stoffa. ater on March reserving space 30, which will for the event,” feature music from students at said Manhertz. “So far we have the school. gotten Marvin Bond as our stage CKI, which was chartered at manager to make sure things run Wesley spring semester of 2012, smoothly, and Carl Parker and is a collegiate level Kiwanis Lindsey Dixon as the hosts of the International organization that show.” promotes community service, According to Dixon, they leadership development and felhave already reached out to lowship. several Wesley artists, including Junior Megan Stoffa is the Davonne D’neil and Joe College, Wesley chapter’s president. but open auditions were held “Our motto is ‘Live to serve, March 15 in Wells Theater. love to serve’, and that’s what The other host, Carl Parker, is we’re trying to do with this very enthusiastic about the show. concert,” said Stoffa. “All of “It’s going to be a great show the profits will and we have a be going to our It’s going to be a great show lot of great acts and we have a lot of great parent-group’s performing,” he acts performing. Everyone charity.” said. “Everyone should come out and support. should come out That charity -Carl Parker is the Eliminate and support.” Project, which, Tickets will through a partbe on sale in nership with UNICEF, is workthe College Center the week of ing to eliminate maternal and the concert. They will be $2 for neonatal tetanus, which affects presale, and $3 at the door. nearly 60,000 newborn children
The Wesley College Literary Magazine, Musings, is accepting submissions for the Spring 2012 issue. The deadline to submit poetry, short stories, photographs, and artwork by March 28 to Whetstone editor at Melissa.Boyd@email.wesley.edu.
All the new members stand and speak the oath in order to become new members of the CKI leadership orginization. This dinner was to honor Wesley as a new charter, and these students as new members.
Wesley students Megan Stoffa and Katherine Ashwell are among the members to be elected as part of the CKI. Stoffa takes over as president of the new Wesley Charter, and Ashwell sits in as her vice president.
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Opinion Students on campus: What do you think of the new cafeteria set-up?
I think it’s a cool set up. It makes us talk to eachother. You get to talk to people you don’t know and make new friends. Go Vikings. -Kaleb Randolph
It has a lot more room than before. The circle tables are more appealing than the rows. When I first walked in the cafateria, it just felt different. -Debra Glotta
I like the new cafateria set up. There is more room. It’s more spacious. It gives people a chance to interact more with other students. -Felix Ortiz
It’s different. But I mean it’s new. I ultimately don’t like it because I like the row set up. It was more organized. -Tenaj Moody
It’s okay. I feel like I’m in middle school, though. This is how we had it in high school. But it’s not bad. It makes the cafe look bigger. -Eeona Edmones
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Students opt to go to Club Fitness over Malmberg Gym By Linnea Cavallo The Whetstone Even though Wesley ColSimon. lege’s student government put Another reason many students a large amount of money into would rather go to Club Fitness the Malmberg gym redoing and is the hours that they can go. adding new machines to it, many Club Fitness is open 24/7. Malmstudents still would rather pay berg gym students cannot be in the money to go to Club Fitness the gym while classes are going rather than use the free gym at on because it is too loud and Wesley. causes disruption to the classes. “The reason I go to Club Fit“I like that Club Fitness is 24/7 ness is mainly because I can go “There’s more space to because my in the middle of work with and more roommate goes my day between machines for a better work- classes, or late at there too,” Nick out [at Club Fitness],” said night when I’m Deterding said. “I’ve been trying Joel Jean-Simon. done with my to shade a few pounds and since Club Fitness has more to offer I’d rather go there, nothing against Wesley.” Club Fitness is about triple the size of Malmberg holding over 40 cardio machines with weight machines close to the same amount. Malmberg holds under 6 cardio machines and under 20 weight machines. Students believe it’s too small for our campus. “There’s more space to work with and more machines for a better work-out,” Joel Jean-
classes,” Danielle Tearl said. Other things that students say Club Fitness has to offer that Malmberg doesn’t is a cardio cinema, a women’s workout facility, tanning, and a larger variety of classes. Though Wesley offers some classes, they are limited in time and variety and are not in a nice, large facility. “There are classes from intense spin class to a yoga class,” Lisa Antonelli. “They are offered at all different times a week so it’s easy to fit them into my sched-
Malmberg Gym has a fitness side as well as a weightlifting side. This is the side where mechanical weights are at your service, including fitness equipment. ule.” Many of the females that go to Club Fitness enjoy the facility they have attached to the
women’s locker room that only females are allowed in. “I don’t like working out in front of a lot of people so it’s
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nice to have a smaller area with less people who are just women to do my work-out in,” Tearl said.
Bus rides to Bubba’s end because of decrease in popularity By Nick Thompson The Whetstone As recently as last semester, an was a freshman.” observer might have found on Senior Nick Hancock agrees. Thursday nights a large group “When I was a freshman, of students dressed in club atBubba’s was to us what the LEX tire lined up to get on a yellow is to the lowerclassmen now,” he school bus that would have taken said. “Bubba’s was always a lot them to Bubba’s Rock Shack. of fun and the buses being right Back then, Bubba’s was the there by the dorms made it really nightlife hot spot for Wesley convenient.” College students, which provided Hancock said he thought one of transportation to and from the the possible reasons Bubba’s lost bar. its popular“We know minors are going Buses used ity among there and getting served,” said to run every students is that Mary-Alice Ozechoski. “If you’re half hour, the LEX is 21, ride the bus and be safe; if starting at 10 within walking you’re underage, you’re rolling p.m., to pick distance, while the dice.” students up at Bubba’s, lothe corner of cated on Route Fulton Avenue 13, is not. and North Bradford Street. Junior Marcus Johnson agrees. Charlie Lyon, the owner of “If you drive there, you’re just Bubba’s, said the buses are no asking to get pulled over and longer provided because the get a DWI from the police that number of people who rode the sit in the parking lot looking for bus was dwindling. people like you and I,” he said. “From what I hear, the kids Director of Safety and Secudidn’t want to use the buses any- rity, Walt Beaupre said that the more,” Lyon said. “We’ll gladly Bubba’s bus had been running supply buses again if we find out for the five-plus years that he has that there is a demand for it, bebeen at Wesley. cause the last thing I want is for “I think it was good that it kept people to leave here and get into the students off the roads,” he accidents.” said. “However “On Thursdays there are Dover Senior Mia it’s also encourlocals that come in more so Brocco, has aging them to than students now,” said senior worked several go there and get Mia Brocco. “Everybody went Thursday nights intoxicated.” to Bubba’s when I was a freshat Bubba’s as Dean of man.” a shot girl and students Marysaid the clientele Alice Ozechoski has changed recently. echoed Beaupre’s sentiments. “On Thursdays there are Dover “We know minors are going locals that come in more so than there and getting served,” she students now,” she said. “Everysaid. “If you’re 21, ride the bus body went to Bubba’s when I and be safe; if you’re underage,
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you’re rolling the dice.” “As I got older I kind of grew out of the loud dance club atmosphere and I prefer the sit down bar now, but I will always have good memories of Thursdays at Bubba’s,” Hancock said.
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SGA welcomes new adviser aboard By Adaobi Ezeani Whetstone Contributor
Student Government Association officials said they were excited about their new SGA constitution and their new adviser – a faculty member. For the past several years, the SGA adviser had been an official from student life. “We believe in order to have a true independent Student Government Association, we do not need to have ties with any administrative office,” SGA’s Vice President Bryan Zarou said. “Many SGAs around the country have a faculty member for this reason. With our new adviser clause in the constitution, our adviser will be elected every three years giving us, the students, the power to change if needed.” On Jan. 30, Political Science professor Cynthia Newton was elected SGA faculty adviser. “I was honored and flattered,” Newton said. “There was a great list of candidates that were up for the position and I honestly was surprised to have been chosen.” Originally from Massachusetts, Newton came to Wesley from Norwich University in Vermont.
She taught at Norwich for four years and decided that it was time for a change – and a warmer climate. “I was looking for a new job,” Newton said. “When I came to Wesley College for my interview, I loved it here and instantly I made a great connection with everyone.” Newton was the adviser for the Student Government Association for a year and a half at Norwich. This was important to the SGA. “Dr. Newton has experience working with SGA, as she has done it at her former institution,” Zarou said. “With a faculty member, we will have no ties with any administration and our students can speak candidly and freely without feeling as if they are staring into the eyes of an administrator. This keeps SGA fluid and transparent, yet still working together to improve Wesley.” Newton said she is working to make a smooth transition into her position, trying to understand what her position entails. Newton said she hopes to be able to provide the advisory support
the organization needs, to continue to make the SGA a strong organization, and for it to listen to student voices and complaints and act on them. Zarou said the change in advisers had nothing to do with former adviser Sarah Smith’s performance. “Sarah was a phenomenal adviser and the reasons we sought to change advisers had nothing to do with Sarah’s performance,” Zarou said. “Actually, Sarah’s performance as an adviser was great. She provided us with the information we needed, gave us the proper assistance we needed and helped us for two years. If Sarah was a member of the faculty, I think she would still be our adviser.” Newton said she was impressed with student involvement at Wesley. “I am so excited and quite impressed with how strong the student government is already,” she said. “Student planning from what I have seen so far and student involvement on campus is really strong.”
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“I had no idea that there was a drug bust in Malmberg,” said senior Kimberly Fearnbach. “That might have to do with me living off campus but it would still be good to know.” Other off-campus students didn’t know. “No I had no idea of this
incident until I heard from word of mouth,” said junior Linnea Cavallo, who lives off campus. “It really scares me because we are not located in the best part of town, so if this kid had as much weed as they said he did and was probably selling it, who knows what kind of people were walk-
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ing around our campus, into our parking garage or even into our buildings.” Head of security Walter Beaupre urges students to report any disturbances or criminal activity to 302-736-2436 or through the Wesley Anonymous TIPS line at 302-747-5110.
The Copeland String Quartet performs for Wesley at the Chapel March 13.
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From Left to right: Mr.Wolverine Sean Hopkins, Ms. Wolverine Courtney Manhertz, Mr. Wesley Michael Streeter, Ms. Wesley Jessica Curry-Keith.
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Opinion
Being the interviewee By Melissa Boyd The Whetstone
How to focus in a boring class By Lamesha Green The Whetstone
In almost every classroom, there is at least one student counting down the minutes she has left on the clock until she’s released from that one class she feels bored with. Distractions like text messaging, the girl sitting next to you chewing gum, and next weekend’s plans drowns out the professor’s important lecture during science class causing you to flunk the pop quiz you were unprepared for the next day. If this happens to you don’t feel too bad about it because it’s not entirely your fault. The role of a professor is to provide students with knowledge in the classrooms so students can know how to perform in the real world. Since the learning process begins in the classroom, there
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should be some kind of concept or lesson structure professors should use in order to make students more interested in their class. I have only had a few professors whose classes I dreaded attending because of the dreary environment. In one class I had, the professor spoke with such a small-pitched voice it was often hard to hear
him in a class of 30 students. As if that wasn’t frustrating enough, movies and documentary films were continuously played during the class so that students, along with myself, had a hard time understanding. The movies became such an issue that when the lights were cut off students would sneak out of the room. I am not implying that professors should entertain students. I’m suggesting that if a subject is taught from a more interesting angle students may better apply themselves. Professors who act like they want to be in the classroom make students want to learn.
Have you ever been interviewed? Your heart starts to beat a little faster, beads of sweat form at the top of your head, and you bob your leg so the movement calms you down. Usually, I’m the interviewer. I’m the calm one with my questions patiently waiting for an answer. But I recently was on the other side – I was the interviewee. I was applying to become a residential assistant. You think over all the questions the interviewers might ask you. What are your strengths and weaknesses, what is your background knowledge for this job, all of those spiffy questions that cause you to worry. Oh, and the ultimate worst question – why should we pick you? Really, though, I’ve found that if you know the answers, your heart isn’t pumping quite as fast, your hair isn’t damp with perspiration, and you’re not quite as fidgety. The interview goes better. A lot of people have a hard
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time with being interviewed. But there’s really three key steps for a great interview, aside from the resume, appearance, and all of that: ·Be yourself ·Study yourself so you know why you want to deserve this job ·Understand not everyone who applies can get the job. You might not be the one who really deserves it. Then again, if you don’t get the job, maybe the job doesn’t deserve you.
Letter to the editor
Security staff is trained to do the job I would like to provide a response to the article in the recent Whetstone titled “Students Worry About Campus Safety” specifically the comment “The security staff isn’t up to par – besides Walt – and if anything serious happened I don’t think they would have the equipment or personnel to handle it.” As the Director of Safety and Security at Wesley for the past 5 plus years, I feel this is the
best group of security staff that I’ve had the pleasure of working with. The current security staff is proactive in patrolling our campus. They offer vast experience in security, which includes police service - both in the military and as civilian police officers. We also have a former correctional officer on staff and a US Marine. Additionally, some are graduates of police academies in
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Delaware and New Jersey, with two being instructors in Defensive Tactics. Another of our staff has experience working with young adults who come from diverse backgrounds. The current security staff is also provided training at the University of Fairfield Public Safety Academy; the Milford Police Department Bike Patrol Unit; the Dover Police Drug, Vice and
Organized Crime Unit. They also have certifications in Conflict Resolution, Sexual Assault Response, Tactical Handcuffing, Pepper Spray, CPR and Emergency Medical Responder to name a few. I’m confident in the ability of our security staff to respond and handle any situation that may arise at any time. We have dealt with many complex situations and have come to a quick resolu-
tion. We will continue to provide training to our security staff so we can continue to provide excellent service to our students and the entire Wesley Community. Walt Beaupre Director of Safety & Security
International exchange student diary
By Liz Wallace Whetstone Contributor I recently went to Budapest, Hungary. Budapest is incredible! They are known for their goulash. While I was there, I had a traditional goulash and then I had a bean goulash. Both were fantastic but so different from each other. Also, one day we went on a walking tour. You go on what is called Castle Hill. The sights from there were BEAUTIFUL! Also, March 9, I went to Oslo, Norway. March 15 I went to Stockholm, Sweden and March 17, I will be in Glasgow, Scotland. And on March 22nd, I will be in Rome, Italy. I also went to Jules Verne’s house. He is a famous writer. His house was incredible to see. It was where he wrote all of his books. Unfortunately, I was not allowed to take pictures in his house. I also went to Amiens Zoo (Le Parc Zoologique). The zoo was different from American zoos. When my friend
and I first walked in, there were monkeys just hanging in trees and they had a designated area for them to climb and hang in the trees but there were not closed in like the animals in American zoos. So they could have easily walked over to my friend and I if they wanted to. But, they seemed really content in their trees. There was also an animal that when you walked up to its habitat, it said dangerous animal. Even that animal could have easily escaped its habitat. It was very scary to go near the habitat and the animal walked towards us so we walked away. Beside all of my traveling, I also am taking courses. My classes are very interesting and different. Professors come from all over the world to teach here. I have had professors from India, Romania, United States, England, and many others.
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This is the view from Castle Hill, with the bridge that I stood on in the middle.
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Sports
Women’s soccer team receives NSCAA team ethics award By Benjamin E. Lykens The Whetstone The women’s soccer team isn’t seeing red. In fact, they didn’t see any red penalty cards – which mean a player is ejected from a game – handed out during last season. The Wolverines were one of 82 teams to receive a NSCAA team ethics award. The team received the silver team ethics award because they received no red cards and only five or fewer yellow warning cards. Head coach Ed Muntz, who recently completed his sixteenth season as the only women’s soccer coach in Wesley College history, praised his team’s level of discipline. “I think the team’s discipline is very important,” Muntz said. “We try to represent the team and school the best we can.” Muntz is a former Wesley soccer player and said he feels strongly about his team playing hard for his alma mater. “You play for the name on the front of your jersey not the
back,” Muntz said. One of the team’s captains, Kim Fearnbach, a senior forward, said the team focused hard on rebounding from a poor season the year before. “We didn’t want it to be like last season,” Fearnbach said. “We started off very strong at 5-and-1 but then had a few injuries.” Fearnbach said the team’s other captain, Lacey Smith, was one of the reasons why the team was disciplined. “She has a real clean style of play,” Fearnbach said. “She is very good with the ball and doesn’t let her emotions get the best of her.” However, Fearnbach said just because you play disciplined doesn’t mean you aren’t playing hard. “You have to be tough,” she said. “But you don’t have to play dirty to play hard.” Lacey Smith, captain and senior midfielder, said that both she and Fearnbach stressed the
importance of team discipline from day one. “As a player and a team, your soccer abilities and skills alone
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should speak for themselves on the field,” she said. “Playing dirty is just displaying incompetence and it simply is a bad im-
age. It’s not the kind of reputation we want to have. We did our best to lead by example.”
Ice hockey teams performs well, despite losses By Ashley Richards Whetstone Contributor In their first time in a chamWesley was able to outplay many pionship, Wesley’s Ice Hockey teams. team lost the Mason Dixon Wolverines said that teams, Collegiate Hockey Association’s such as Johns Hopkins and Championship game to American Dickinson were upset that the University on Feb. 12. 2-year Wesley Wolverines had Despite the loss, players said even made it to the championtheir season, only their second, ship game. was the best ever. The team suffered from penal“Every team disliked us ties, however. because of how hard and tough “Although we did have a we played,” said freshman Steve decent amount of penalties, we Greco. never let a teammate get thrown Wesley defeated Johns Hopkins around on the ice,” Greco said. University 4-1 in the quarterfiThe players said they had a nals on Feb. 10. The next day, great season. the team defeated Dickinson Col“We had a pretty dominant lege 8-1 in the semi-finals. They season this year with, of course, lost to American University 4-1. some bumps in the road,” Other teams knew Wesley’s McDonald said. “But with 10 team as “the underdog” because players on our roster compared it only had 10 players. This set to the average team that has over them apart from the other teams 20, we still competed and even who had more than twice the outplayed a lot of teams.” number of players. Greco said the season was fun. “We just had to “The best moment work with what we “Every team disliked for me was having had and use each a hat trick (3 goals us because of how other the best we in one game) in hard and tough we could,” said freshplayed,” said freshman the semi-finals vs. man Brian Sanca. Dickinson, and also Steve Greco. “Goalie Tyler playing with my Piechoski was literbrother (Nicholas),” ally a brick wall in the net for Greco said. us,” said Captain Bryan McDonAmanda Kinkade, who coordiald. nated intramural sports, includThe team, including defenseing the hockey team, said she men Bryan McDonald, Matt was proud of the team. Phillipes, and Jordan Mayville; “It is pretty spectacular what snipers Jerry Cassidy, Brian San- they have accomplished,” she ca, Warren Gross and Stephen said. Greco; and enforcers, Nicholas Greco and Andrew Dexter,
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Wesley’s #19 Matthew Phillipes scores a goal against Johns Hopkins Goalie. Wesley plays hard in this game, but ultimately loses to Johns Hopkins 6-3. The Wolverines went 9-7 during the season.
Sports Round-up Team Name
Baseball Basketball (M) Basketball (W) Field Hockey Football
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Scores Team Name 0-0 12-14 6-19 12-10 12-2
Lacrosse (M) Lacrosse (W) Soccer (M) Soccer (W) Softball
Scores Team Name 0-0 0-0 8-7-5 7-10 0-0
Tennis (M) Tennis (W) Volleyball
Scores 0-0 0-0 5-26