Volume 120 Issue 16 Friday, January 29, 2016
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Drug use on the rise in New Concord, Muskingum University Christine Holmes Assignment Editor & Martin Kurtz Orbit Media Reporter
The Village of New Concord has seen an increase in drug use over the past year. According to New Concord Police Chief, Trevor Hayes, Muskingum University has also seen an increase. Within the village, there have been more arrests and citations, involving a range of ages, related to drugs including marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin. Hayes said one reason for such an increase may have to do with better awareness within the New Concord Police Department. “A lot of it’s due to our officers being more alert to those types of situations and watching for it and actually being more proactive,” said Hayes.
He believes there has also been a significant increase in use. During a traffic stop in December 2015, New Concord Police Officers found products used to produce methamphetamine. According to Hayes, individuals involved were traveling through New Concord, which he said is common due to New Concord’s location between State Route 40 and Interstate 70. “We get a lot of passing through type [of] activities that we encounter,” said Hayes. “Hopefully it stays that way. We don’t want drugs like that here. We’re going to try our best to keep it out of here [New Concord].” Hayes said his officers are being trained to combat the drugs. “It seems like marijuana is so common anymore that we’re seeing [it] a lot,” said Hayes. “We’re trying to crack down on that.”
Muskingum University Police has also seen an increase in marijuana use. Chief of University Police Daniel Vincent believes it is due to the possibility of legalization that has been looming since the last election. Even though marijuana was not legalized during the 2015 election, Hayes said his department is prepared for what they will do for if does pass in the future. “We’ll have to do what we can until they legalize it,” said Hayes. “I think that’s a lot of people’s mentality,” said Vincent. “That they aren’t going to worry about it because it’s going to be legal soon. Maybe it will, but it’s not right now and I’m not going to allow someone to get away with illegal activities on campus that could create a larger problem for us [right now].” If a student is found with drugs,
an arrest will be made. Vincent um University is in correlation said the Drug Policy at Musking- with the Ohio state laws.
Christine Holmes/ Black & Magenta Drug related incidents are on the rise in the Village of New Concord, along with marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin.
Spring recrutiment reaches independent Muskies Katie Meddings Orbit Media Reporter
Katie Meddings/ Black & Magenta Greek organizations came to recruit new members on Wednesday, Jan. 20 in the bottom of the Walter K. Chess Center.
Muskingum University students had the opportunity to “Go Greek” during the spring semester the week of Jan. 25. Students were able to visit with and discover the different sororities and fraternities during a Greek Open House on Wednesday, Jan. 20 in the Walter K. Chess Center. Independent students talked with members of fraternities and sororities, giving them an idea of what Greek Life entails. “[Greek Life] provides [students] with a smaller community within our community, so a more intimate community experience,” said Stacey Allan, Director of Greek Affairs.
Students were able to learn about some of the benefits including community service, campus events, and high academic standards, according to Allan. “It gets them more involved, whether that’s homecoming or other student organizations… one of the hugest benefits is networking, [and] leadership development, “ said Allan. “ I’d say for about 95 percent of them, their grades go up.” From Jan. 25-29 students were offered “Open Bids” for the spring semester. Those who accept their bids do not have to go through a rush week to get into an organization. Throughout the five day period students were able to accept or decline the bids that they were offered by the Greek organizations.
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Muskies, get involved Kayla Rausch & Aaron Eno Orbit Media Reporters Muskie Gras, a winter involvement fair, is making its way to the Muskingum University campus on Feb. 6. Students can head to the Walter K. Chess Center starting at 2 p.m. to support Muskie organizations on campus. Various organizations on campus are going to come together with the help of the Student Senate Involvement Commitee for an afternoon full of games, prizes, and involvement. Students will have the opportunity to visit the various organization tables and participate in the different activities they set up.
Once the students visit the different organizations they can vote for the games and activities that they thought were the best. The club with the most votes will win $100 for their organization. Students will also have the chance to win prizes including an iPad mini or a number of different gift cards. Originally, the Muskie Gras event was set for Jan. 23. Jessica Leigh-Edge, Coordinator of Student Involvement, said that they changed the date in order to give clubs more time to plan activties. Any organization that is interested in hosting a table should fill out a registration form on OrgSync no later than Feb. 1.
New Concord Community Events: -New Concord Area Arts & Recreation District (NCAARD) offers quilting classes the second Tuesday of each month in the Village Hall basement from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. For more information about the classes, NCAARD can be reached at (740) 826-2293. -The Muskingum University Department of English is hosting writer and alumnus Hugh Martin on Thursday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. The event will be in the McCalmont Colloquium Center in the Roberta A. Smith Library on campus. For more information, call the Muskingum Department of English at (740) 826-8270. -NCAARD is teaching clogging classes every Monday evening at New Concord Elementary School beginning on March 7. The beginners level class is from 6:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. The intermediate class is offered from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. Visit www.orbitmediaonline.com to see a full listing of Community Calendar events.
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The Roberta A. Smith Library archives interesting gadgets
Brenna Busby/ Black & Magenta Collaboration Stations are high-tech areas spaced throughout the Library, giving Muskies the chance to work together on class projects in an easier way.
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WMCO turns 55 Katie Meddings & Kayla Rausch Orbit Media News Reporters
WMCO hit the FM airwaves on Jan. 28, 1961 for the first time with the help of Hal Burlingame, WMCO founder, and a staff composed of 40 students. “55 Years later, WMCO is still about the student experience,” said Lisa Marshall, WMCO Station Manager. “We were started by a student and our student staff is the heart of our operation.” A simple 10-watt transmitter in Cambridge Hall was the beginning of keeping the Muskingum University and New Concord community up-to-date with the latest in new music, news, and sports. Since 1961 the station has increased to 1,300-watts, 24 hours of live programing, and has found
Muskingum hosts Intimate Connections at campus gallery
a new home in Philip and Betsey Caldwell Hall. “It’s been really fun being a part of it [WMCO] and watching it grow and change over the last few years,” says Kayla Rausch, WMCO Music Director. As an organization, WMCO has been awarded a number of different honors over the years including the Ohio Communication Association 2013 Distinguished Student Organization, and various College Broadcasters, Inc. finalist positions for the staff’s work in the radio industry. A big part of WMCO’s influence in the world outside of New Concord is the 55 years of music that has played across the airwaves. Bands like Coldplay, Kanye West, and The Script all got their start first on WMCO from the student
DJs playing them during their live shows. This year, WMCO hosted a birthday party at Brewed Awakenings on Jan. 28, in honor of its milestone birthday. The motivation for a birthday party came from the radio management staff as a way to not only celebrate the work that the organization has done, but also to thank the Muskingum University
and New Concord community for their continued support. “We’ve been around for more than half a century, and we’re still going strong,” said Chris Morgan, WMCO Program Director and Sports Director. “It’s really nice to see that and it is really awesome to celebrate it.” WMCO can be heard on the radio channel 90.7 or online at orbitmediaonline.com.
after a series of national competitions where the competitors sent video performance submissions. Highben was a finalist for The American Prize in the past. He has won various other awards and honors from organizations such as ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers) and the American Composers Forum (ACF). Highben has worked as an Assistant Professor of Music and Choral Instructor at Muskingum University for 4 years. At Muskingum Highben conducts three of Muskingum’s six vocal ensembles. That includes Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, and Choral Society. He teaches a variety of conducting and choral methods classes, trains private voice and composition students.
“I felt he was very deserving of the award,” said senior choir student, Chris Cocca. “Being the person that he is, he’s very kind and caring. I think if anyone deserved the award, Highben was a very good choice.” Highben attributes his conducting success to the talent of the student musicians and choral students of Muskingum University that he woks with daily. “Our students here and the students I get to work with in the choirs are incredibly talented,” said Highben. “They’re a real blessing to me and to the university and they do a wonderful job representing Muskingum in the wider world.” He has enjoyed the unique experience Muskingum gives people in the performing arts areas.
“We have lots of great professors here who do lots of amazing things,” said Highben. “A number of professors here who are writing articles for professional journals, are publishing books, or leading study aboard trips. I think that’s pretty amazing and wonderful for a school our size.” His music also has given him the chance to see and perform in other places. His first opportunity to travel abroad will be in May when the concert choir goes overseas to Germany and the Czech Republic. In August, Highben will travel again. He will have a chance to conduct and perform in South Korea as a Conducting Fellow in the American Choral Directors Association International Conductors Exchange Program.
Lindsey Kreamer Arts & Entertainment Editor
Black & Magenta Archive WMCO founder, Hal Burlingame, and first program director, Stephen Price, return to WMCO in 2001 to celebrate the station’s 40th birthday.
Muskingum University music professor awarded Lindsey Kreamer Arts & Entertainment Editor
Zebulon M. Highben, Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities at Muskingum University, was awarded The 2015 American Prize in Conducting: College/University Chorus Division on Jan. 10. The American Prize was founded in 2009 and is awarded to different areas of the performing arts
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The Louis O. Palmer Art Gallery on Muskingum University’s campus will be presenting an exhibition titled Intimate Connections beginning Jan. 31. There will also be an opening reception that is held that day from noon until 2:30 p.m. inside the gallery with refreshments. Artists with backgrounds in different mediums of art will be showcased during the exhibition. One of the artists featured in the exhibition includes local resident Julie Keirle who runs her own boutique photography studio, JK Photography, out of Norwich. Other artists include Chelsea Adams who’s background is in print media design and UX design and Clare Adams who uses graphic design, illustrations and photography within her work. New Concord’s recently retired Mayor and Muskingum alumnus Greg Adams has pieces featured in the exhibition as well. Also held in the gallery during the Intimate Connections exhibition will be a lecture on Tuesday, Feb. 2 from 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Artist Julie Keirle will talk about her own artwork and inspiration. Events held within the gallery are free and open to the public. The exhibition days include Jan. 31 and Feb. 2. Appointments can be made through the Academic Affairs Office for other times Monday through Friday to view the exhibition. The Intimate Connections exhibition will be featured in the Louis O. Palmer Art Gallery until Feb.19.
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SPORTS
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Womens Soccer receives prestigious awards Payton Patterson Orbit Media Reporter The Fighting Muskies Womens Soccer team was awarded with the National Soccer Collegiate Athletic Association Ethics/ Sportsmanship Gold award and Team Academic award for 2015. “We are really excited,” said Mary Beth Caudill, Head Womens Soccer Coach. “We set some team goals every year to achieve these awards.” The NSCAA Ethics/Sportsmanship Gold award is given to mens and womens soccer teams across the nation each year. Muskingum’s Womens Soccer team was one of 16 teams in the nation and the only team from Ohio to win this award. This award goes to teams that
receive less than five yellow cards and no red cards in a season. Muskingum’s womens soccer team only received one yellow card in their matches this year. “It’s difficult sometimes…for the girls to keep their composure on the field,” said Caudill, “I am very thankful that we were able to achieve that.” This the 14th time in 17 years the Muskies have been given this award. The Fighting Muskies have earned this award in 17 of the last 19 years. To earn the Team Academic award, the team must average a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Three Muskies earned a spot in the Academic All-OAC Honor Roll. Senior Jennifer Hastings, junior Sarah Landuyt, and sophomore Lauren McKell kept their
GPAs at or above a 3.5 to earn this award for the year. “It took a lot of time management,” said McKell, “I had to balance practice, school work, and studying for tests.” Two Muskies earned awards for their play on the field. Senior Hailey Dickey and Junior Morgan Price were both awarded with All-OAC Honorable Mention. “When I go out there, I just make sure I see the field,” said Price, “I’m a passer more than anything so I have to keep my head up and know where someone is going to be.” First year, Rachael Waite, was voted team “Rookie of the Year” by her teammates because of her contributions to the team’s goals in her first season.
Captain’s Quarters, Frustration continues for Indians fans Free agent outfielder Justin Upton signing with the Detroit Tigers this offseason only Chris Morgan does one thing Sports Editor for fans of the Cleveland Indians. It frustrates them to no end. It’s yet another reminder of how the team owners seemingly refuse to dole out the necessary cash to build a winner like the Tigers have in recent years. With a current payroll of just over $68 million, the team has built a solid, yet average, team in the last few seasons. However, Cleveland still needs that one extra big name player to get them over the hump and back into the playoff race, but the Dolan family apparently doesn’t want to spend the money to make
the necessary changes to actually improve the organization. Sure, Cleveland might not be the most lucrative market, but that didn’t stop Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert from going deep into the luxury tax to build his NBA squad, and he even has a salary cap to be mindful of each year. There is no cap in baseball, so the team’s revenue plays the largest role in how much money the owner has to spend. That doesn’t mean the owners don’t have the money, the team did pay for new renovations to Progressive Field the last couple seasons after all. Why renovate a stadium that didn’t exactly need it before you put the money into building a playoff caliber team? The team did bring in some interesting pieces this offseason, with outfielder Rajai Davis jump-
ing ship from Detroit being the biggest. Davis should bring some extra depth and pop to the Cleveland outfield, and give the team the ability to play Michael Brantley at center-field full-time. The other two players the Tribe brought in could be major question marks though. Relief pitcher, Joba Chamberlain, has turned into a journeyman around the league, and Mike Napoli could be Nick Swisher 2.0. If the Indians want to build a perennial playoff contender, they should look at the Chicago Cubs. They’ve built a winner it seems in the Windy City, and have a payroll of just over $150 million. In today’s league, you simply have to spend that kind of cash to be more than just another .500 team every other year. Until that happens, the fans’ frustration is going to continue.
Upcoming WMCO Sports Schedule
Saturday, Jan. 30
Womens Basketball vs. Otterbein
2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 3
Mens Basketball vs. Mount Union
7:00 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 6
Womens Basketball vs. Heidelberg
2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 9
Wrestling vs. John Carroll
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 10
Mens Basketball vs. Capital
7:00 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 13
Mens Basketball vs. Ohio Northern
2:30 p.m. Senior Day
Tuesday, Feb. 16
Wrestling vs. Ohio Northern
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 17
Womens Basketball vs. Wilmington
7:00 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 20
Womens Basketball vs. John Carroll
2:30 p.m.
These games will air live on WMCO, including pre-game broadcasting and post-game recaps! Listen on 90.7 FM or stream us via orbitmediaonline.com. Also follow us on Twitter @orbit907sports
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