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Confetti rains from the ceiling as supporters of re-elected Sen. Sherrod Brown cheered and waved signs.

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Resource center not a ‘clubhouse’

The upcoming WGRC referral line will direct students to assistance, counseling and more

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BY LAUREN EDMONDS Staff Writer

Launched Oct. 1, the Women’s and Gender Resource Center at Otterbein is preparing to introduce a referral line.

This referral line is scheduled to go live within the next few weeks and will allow students to call in 24/7 for direction to further resources if they need advice. According to Alex Shaffer — head intern at the center and a junior triple major in literary studies; creative writing; and women’s, gender and sexuality studies — this referral line is the first step for students to access further help.

Shaffer said that this referral line is not a “hot line,” defined as “a telephone service enabling people to talk confidentially with someone about a personal problem or crisis” by Dictionary.com.

Instead, the center and the referral line are a starting point to lead students to other places for help, according to Sarah Natoce, junior psychology and women’s, gender and sexuality studies double major; and a staff member at the center.

Natoce said that the staff is still negotiating what information from the referral line will be reported to the Otterbein Police Department. The center is required to report if a minor has

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been sexually assaulted or if an Approximately five members attacker is still at large. However, of the center’s staff have taken a the victim may choose to remain 32-hour training course through anonymous for questioning and the Sexual Assault Response may decide to reveal his or her Network of Central Ohio, preidentity at a later date. sented by Riverside Methodist Concerning other issues Hospital in Columbus, on how that people bring to the center, to handle potential call-in cases.

Natoce said that the OPD wants Those who took the training will, everything in turn, train their reported and fellow staff memthat Julie Saker We’re still making bers to prepare is “fighting” for the referral for the privacy ourselves known on line’s opening. of those who Many students come to the still don’t know campus. center for help. much about the Until then, center, located on the center is the ground floor largely focused Alex Shaffer of 25 W. Home on getting its St. junior name out.

One student “We’re still literary studies; creative writ- said she believed making ourthat the center ing; and women’s, gender selves known gave out free conand sexuality studies on campus,” doms, a statement Shaffer said. that Shaffer said The staff has not yet held is not true. formal programming, but there “I’m not entirely sure what has been traffic, including people resources it gives to the genlooking for more information eral public,” sophomore theater about the center, a tour for the major Rachael Bardnell said. “I resident assistants, and clubs and thought it was for majors.” classes looking to meet in the Shaffer said that the center is conference room. As far as help- not a “clubhouse” for women’s, ing people who come for guidgender and sexuality studies ance, the staff still has to work majors. on training and organizing before “The center is a public meetit feels ready to provide the full ing space for organizations and set of capabilities it offers. initiatives that are centered on

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women’s and gender issues,” she said.

The center plans to include community programming in partnership with groups like Voices for Planned Parenthood, FreeZone and any other interested organizations; a resource library with books on women’s and gender issues; and an overall “safe space” for anyone who needs it.

Natoce said that she thinks the women’s, gender and sexuality studies “clubhouse” perception comes from the name of the center.

“It’s not intended for the major, but if (the major) didn’t exist, we wouldn’t be here,” she said.

The name “Women’s and Gender” refers to the center’s support of women’s issues and issues of gender and sexuality, such as harassment and assault.

The center also includes a conference room that can be reserved via Google Calendar, which can be found by clicking “Women’s and Gender Resource Center” on My O-Zone’s A-Z Index.

Tammy Birk — director of the WGRC and the women’s, gender and sexuality studies program — could not be reached for comment by the time of publication.

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According to the Otterbein University Police Daily Crime Log, the following has been reported from Oct. 30 to Nov. 4.

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Ohio goes blue, Obama wins electoral votes

BY EVAN MATSUMOTO AND PAIGE SCHORTGEN Contributing Writers

The Democratic crowd inside the Hilton Hotel Columbus Downtown erupted Tuesday night after it was announced that Barack Obama won Ohio.

Ohio has been a good indicator of the eventual winner of the election; since 1944, the state has sided with the losing candidate only once — in 1960 when it voted for the losing Richard Nixon over John F. Kennedy.

A little before midnight, when this newspaper went to press, Obama was a clear winner in electoral votes, according to major news outlets such as Fox News and The New York Times.

Most of these news outlets, however, were reporting that Romney was still ahead in the popular vote, a situation that hasn’t happened since Al Gore won the popular vote but lost the election to former President George W. Bush in 2000.

Mitt Romney’s Ohio campaign dug its trenches at the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Columbus, less than one mile south of its Obama counterpart at the Hilton. Lucas Bean, a senior broadcasting and communication major at Otterbein,

spent the evening as an intern in the war room of Romney’s Ohio campaign office.

“I have a passion for (conservative) politics,” Bean said. “Mitt Romney was the clear candidate in my mind that could defeat Obama.”

Some of the major news sites, including nytimes.com and huffingtonpost.com, showed Obama ahead in swing states as early as 10 p.m.

Taylor Bailey, a sophomore public relations and political science major, interned for the Obama campaign and spent his night watching the results pour in at the Hilton.

Cheers exploded when “243” lit up the screens, Bailey said.

Chants of “four more years” flooded the room, and more cheers came when it was announced that Iowa went blue as well.

“It was such an amazing atmosphere, and to know so early was amazing to watch,” Bailey said.

At 11:55 p.m., only Alaska had not reported votes, but President Barack Obama had already surpassed the 270 electoral votes necessary to win the presidency.

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Obama on higher education: Student-loan repayment: President Obama’s “Pay As You Earn” program caps monthly federal student loan repayment at 10 percent of monthly discretionary income.

Financial aid information proposals: The U.S. Department of Education has launched a project to create a “model financial aid disclosure form,” which would require colleges to tell prospective students what their estimated debt would be if they attended that college. Also proposed: a database of earning and employment information for each college and the creation of a “College Scorecard.”

Pell Grants: Raised the maximum Pell Grant to $5,550, up from $4,730 in 2008. He said that this money came from shifting all federal student loans to the Direct Loans program instead of splitting them up between two programs.

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Romney on higher education: Welcome private sector participation instead of pushing it away: Reverse President Obama’s nationalization of the student-loan market and welcome private-sector participation in providing information, financing and the education itself.

The federal financial aid system must be simplified: Eliminate programs that are duplicative, inefficient or ineffective and concentrate on available funds directly helping students.

Pell Grants: Refocus Pell Grant dollars on the students that need them the most and place the program on a responsible long-term path that avoids future funding cliffs and last-minute funding patches.

Source: A Chance for Every Child: Mitt Romney’s Plan for Restoring the Promise of American Education

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Embarking on a modern-day treasure hunt

T&C writer discovers the excitement and adventure of “geocaching” around Otterbein and Westerville

BY MAURA BREEN Staff Writer

I checked inside the hollow of a tree near Alum Creek. This could be it, I thought, my heart racing as my hand searched around. But as I felt nothing but the cold bark, I came to the reality that the treasure wasn’t here.

Geocaching (pronounced GEO-cash-ing) is a local and global treasure-hunting activity that uses GPS coordinates, a smartphone and one’s sense of adventure.

It all started in May 2000, when the government updated the GPS system for better accuracy.

Dave Ulmer, a computer consultant in Beavercreek, Oregon, decided to put the update to the test. He called the original idea for geocaching the “Great American GPS Stash Hunt.”

The basic concept was to hide a container and note the coordinates with a GPS. The rules are just as simple: “Take some stuff, leave some stuff.”

Each container holds a logbook for everyone who finds the container to sign.

As time went on, geocaching went through small changes, but

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the idea remained the same.

Now different sizes of caches are scattered all around the world for people to find.

The smaller caches contain only waterproof containers with a logbook, and the larger caches have items that people can trade with something else.

Items up for trade and taking include trinkets such as toys, coins and pins. When locating caches with trinkets inside, the idea is to take one and leave one for someone else.

I attempted to hunt down a geocache right here in Otterbein’s backyard. After downloading the app on my smartphone, a friend and I saw that there is a cache hidden right along Alum Creek. We went in search of it.

It was labeled “micro-cache,” meaning it would be small and only contain a logbook. That was OK with us because we were just interested in actually finding it and gaining the experience.

The app said that this cache was one of the more difficult ones to find. We embraced the challenge and hiked down to the creek and spent some time searching on the banks and around the “island” in the middle of the creek.

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The larger containers are about this size, while the smaller ones are about the size of a film canister.

Luckily, the weather was cooperative for our hunt, as it was warm and sunny for an autumn afternoon.

We searched everywhere for our treasure: around the rocks lining the creek, at the base of

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trees, under logs, through the undergrowth and among the tall grasses and weeds.

Even though a GPS could be considered more accurate than a treasure map, we were not successful in finding the hidden

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cache. Though we did not find what we were looking for, it was still a lot of fun to spend time outside and feel like real treasure hunters.

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Without the luxury of a meal plan, many upperclassmen are making healthier food choices.

No meal plan? No problem

Students find that living on their own helps them lose extra weight

BY KENDRA SCHWARZ Staff Writer

For freshmen, going home for Thanksgiving break and eating that nice, big turkey and a slice of pumpkin pie might not seem as nice after your mom pinches your stomach through your sweatshirt and points out that you have put on a few pounds since going away for school.

The “freshman 15” have not been easy to ward off. One has the option of ordering pizza at all hours of the night as well as eating comfort foods like french fries, cheeseburgers, ice cream and cookies at the Campus Center.

The everyday stresses of college, grades, sports and other extracurricular activities can all lead to weight gain as well.

This phenomenon of gaining 15 pounds during one’s freshman year has found its way to Otterbein’s campus. Some students report experiencing this weight gain; however, some are skeptical.

In a recent anonymous poll, students were asked 10 questions.

Of the 63 students that took the poll, more than half — 55.7 percent — said they gained weight after one year at Otterbein.

A similar trend, however, appears to be occurring with the upperclassmen. Some juniors and seniors have reported losing weight now that they are living off campus and do not depend on a campus meal plan.

Junior marketing major Audra Kohler said, “When I was a freshman and sophomore and lived on the meal-swipe system, I felt like I gained more weight.

Now living in the apartments, I make healthier food choices.”

In the survey, 9.8 percent said they have gained more than 10 pounds, while 45.9 percent said they have gained fewer than 10.

Of the ones that have gained weight since coming to Otterbein and now live off campus, 36.4 percent have lost the extra weight.

Not all students gain weight during their freshman year.

Junior theater major Nicole Gonthier said, “I actually lost weight my freshman year from walking everywhere, and I had a gym close to me.”

According to kidshealth. org, on average, students gain between 3 and 10 pounds during their first two years of college.

Homesickness, stress, relationships and anxiety can all play into this slow weight gain experienced during those years.

Junior nursing major Megan Hartnett said that living in the Commons and being able to cook for herself has made her stay at a steady weight.

“I lost weight freshman year, but now I’m able to cook whenever I want and make choices based on what I want to eat,” Hartnett said.

Although a dramatic weight gain isn’t always the case, some methods for keeping off the pounds are simple and easy.

• Try not to eat when stressed. Sometimes students go for the salty, sweet, comforting foods to help them get through a late-night study session. This can lead to feeling hungrier later. Try hummus and pita chips or celery and peanut butter.

• Don’t skip meals. Sometimes skipping meals might seem like a quick fix to losing a few pounds, but kidshealth.org said that skipping meals might lead to eating more the next time.

• Portion control. Eating the foods you want is still an option, but watching how much you eat can make a big difference in the long run.

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say As the election year ends, Seniors goodbye so do the relentless ads Sports editor Senior voices her relief that the abundance of campaign ads and voter aggression that come every four years is wrapping up I don’t know about anyone else, but I hate election year.

Don’t get me wrong; there are many reasons why election year is a good thing.

I think that it is important to know who your candidates are and what they JULIA truly believe.

ROBIDEAU But unfortunately, all it does is cause extremely negative energy and propaganda. Election year happens every four years, and so it seems to be that somehow every four years everyone turns into a political genius.

Is it just me, or does the voice of reason totally go out the window during election year? It seems like everyone is too focused on who they want to win, and not so much why they want them to.

Pride gets in the way of people listening to others, and it often gets to the point of being disrespectful — which is so unnecessary. We are voting for the president, not playing some game. I have my own beliefs, but that doesn’t mean that those are the beliefs of everyone else. And

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I will not stoop to the level of being ignorant to the point that I can’t even back up my choices.

Acting like bullies to get someone to change his or her vote and sway the ideas of others gets in the way of what we should be paying attention to. It leaves room for people like Donald Trump to surface and make a mockery of themselves.

Have some respect for the president whether you like him or not.

Emotions play a big role in the election year as well. People go with emotion instead of fact more often than not. The population makes its decisions toward certain candidates based on petty emotions. Yes, there are some issues that people might have an emotional bond with, but nonetheless, it never hurts to listen to what other people have to say — even if you know you’re not going to change your mind.

Another thing that I cannot stand is receiving chain emails, watching commercials and seeing Obama’s face or Romney’s face with a ton of “facts” before every YouTube video I watch.

Regardless of which side you’re on, those commercials and ads often have cutoff sentences that distort facts or have been

comments taken out of context from opponents to make them look bad. It seems that during election year, leaders are too focused on fighting and winning a competition and that taking action against the real issues is thrown on the back burner.

It would be a bit more beneficial to focus on the issues still happening in the world and trying to figure out how to fix current problems.

So this is why I am relieved that election year is almost over.

I’m not exactly thrilled about untrue facts, ignorance, arrogance and intolerance — they are the last thing the country needs. I think it’s time for everyone to grow up and have a good old-fashioned election, but that is clearly asking too much.

I have respect for both candidates, but I think campaigns should try to figure out what exactly they’re trying to accomplish — which is to find someone who can run this country. t&c JULIA ROBIDEAU IS A SENIOR JOURNALISM MAJOR AND A STAFF WRITER FOR THE t&c.

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This year, more than $500 million were spent on campaigning and influencing people’s votes.

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As she completes her senior year of college, Ally Nagle reflects on her time at T&C I am a senior? Well that’s a bizarre concept because I still feel like a freshman.

It’s hard to write this because I don’t feel like I will ever be leaving Otterbein. The fact is that I have only one ALLY more semesNAGLE ter — just a few short months — and only one more spring break to pretend I am on MTV’s “Spring Break” until I will be in fact entering the so-called “real world.” That is mind-blowing.

Looking back at the past two semesters I have spent working as the sports editor, I feel an array of emotions.

First, I suppose I should apologize to the copy editors for always dealing with my failed attempts at being grammatically correct, because let’s be honest: I am not and not nowhere near close to it. Chelsea and Josh, you know you love it when I have to roll down and fix my errors. Also, the amount of M&M’s we have wasted trying to shoot into each other’s mouth is slightly embarrassing.

Mike Cirelli. The morning dew was just settling on the grass with the sun starting to reach its midmorning point as the team began the first practice of the season. I feel like that sentence right there should just describe everything. If not, this next one should: Impressive, strong, determined — the list could go on for years of the public-relations terms I bust out for you to fix every issue.

Thank you for being patient with me and going into ridiculous fits of laughter with me when we have both reached our point of exhaustion.

Blythe, thank you for keeping me sane. We got it down to where we can just give each other a simple look and know what we are thinking. You are amazing and so are your photos.

And to my sports photographer, Kristen: You are so talented and have made my sport pages go from OK to awesome with your photos.

To the rest of the staff: Thanks for being awesome and putting up with my absentmindedness. You guys keep me on my toes. You have also increased my music selection from the playlists on Grooveshark.

Mike Wagner, where do I begin? Thanks for always listening to all of my stories and passing no judgment. You have taught me a lot this past year and have inspired me as a writer, and your encouragement to delve deeper into stories and look for different ideas has been great.

Dr. Warren, thank you for everything. You have always been so encouraging about story ideas, and your passion for stories and journalism has been inspiring.

To all of my friends who were always wondering where the hell I am on Tuesdays and always asking me to put them in the paper: Thanks for supporting me and keeping me sane. My Otterbein career would be nowhere near as crazy and fun without you.

T&C, thank you for hiring me because now after I complete this semester, I am buying myself a brand new MacBook. Yes, Dennison, I am buying a Mac. Team Apple.

It’s been real, T&C, and I wouldn’t change anything from these past two semesters. And if you made it to the end of my ramble, thank you.

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ALLY NAGLE IS A SENIOR PUBLIC RELATIONS MAJOR AND THE SPORTS EDITOR FOR THE T&C.

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Coaches encourage their athletes to take in proper nutrients and carbohydrates — especially on game days

BY JAZMYNE FLOWE Staff Writer

Eating right and staying healthy are things doctors across the country stress to college students. For college athletes, eating well can help them perform better.

Both college students and athletes might allow eating fast food and junk food every now and then, but athletes consciously take in a very high number of carbohydrates.

“At the DIII level, the athletes are on their own prior to competitions,” said David Lehman, head coach of cross country and track and field.

“During meets we usually provide a variety of fruits, turkey or ham sandwiches and granola bars along with Gatorade and water. After the meet is over, the typical food is pizza.”

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Competing in any sport can be physically demanding, so athletes need to be at their best health to get the results that they want.

“It is important to get the vitamins and nutrients we need so that our bodies can recover as quickly as possible,” senior runner Rebekah Reese said. She also emphasized the importance of eating right to help fight off infections.

College athletes might have different nutritional needs than others, and high carbohydrate diets are recommended.

“Carbohydrates help with energy and oxygen efficiency, which can be two of the top deciding factors when it comes to performance in most endurance sports,” said Allan Moore, co-defensive coordinator and linebacker.

Although athletes often

eat the same kind of foods as nonathletes, the foods chosen by athletes are often consumed for strategic purposes. Athletes have high-energy requirements, so consuming foods that can adequately fuel activities is vital.

“Before games I try to have some sort of carb and protein in my meal, so I usually will stick to pasta and chicken,” junior volleyball player Annie Juenger said. “After games I will generally drink a protein shake so I can build back any muscle or protein I lost.”

While many Otterbein students will head home for Thanksgiving and winter break to reunite with family and friends and have a home-cooked meal, winter and spring athletes will be using this time to prepare for the season.

Head basketball coach Todd Adrian plans to keep his players

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The Otterbein women’s volleyball team won the Ohio Athletic Volleyball Tournament title for the first time. The team defeated the University of Mount Union in four sets. The Lady Cards will travel to Grand Rapids, Mich. to play Hope College for the first round of NCAA tournaments.

healthy during the season.

“We will feed our players sub sandwiches 3.5 hours before the game and then preferably a lean protein and carbohydrate meal afterward,” Adrian said.

Eating certain types of food might cause consequences for an athlete. For example, many coaches restrict the use of alcohol during the playing season. Alcohol can cause many problems for athletes, including hangovers, dehydration, nausea and vomiting.

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mon sense and avoiding things such as alcohol, too many sweets, but also getting enough calories to support what they are doing physically,” Lehman said.

Athletes are aware of the positive effects eating right can have on their performance.

“It is important to eat well so you can stay on top of your game physically and be in the best shape possible for games and practice to ultimately get better as a player,” Juenger said.

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Freshman athlete experiences swing of success in golf In her first year at Otterbein, nursing major Natalie Perry has already earned two Ohio Athletic Conference honors professors are very understanding and are always willing to work with me.

BY JORDAN BROWN Staff Writer

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Perry won the Cardinal-Crusader Challenge by posting an 84 the first round and a 74 the second round. She also won an invitational against Heidelberg University.

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Two-time OAC Player of the Week Natalie Perry, a freshman nursing major, is grateful for such a high honor. But she says she’s just doing what she loves.

A multi-sport athlete in high school who played basketball, softball and golf, Perry’s first love was softball. While her initial thought was to continue playing softball, Perry and her family believed she might find more scholarship opportunities in golf.

Her high school golf career was anything but ordinary as Perry was the only girl on an all-male team. The challenge of being the only girl on the team became a motivating factor as Perry strived to beat the boys.

Now, playing on an all-female team at Otterbein has provided Perry with friendships and a sense of family.

With such a great accomplishment in her early career at Otterbein, Perry tries to stay focused on her life as a college student.

Who is your biggest inspiration?

My grandpa is my biggest inspiration. He plays golf five days a week and knows the sport well. He comes to all my tournaments, and I wouldn’t have my swing without him.

What is your favorite vacation spot?

What is your favorite season?

I love winter. I love hot chocolate and being able to watch the snow fall.

My family goes on vacation to Myrtle Beach often. It’s fun to walk around and go to the boardwalk.

Who is your favorite professional athlete?

New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira.

What are your plans after college?

I’d love to be a nurse practitioner, but regardless, I see myself going into the medical field.

What is one thing on your bucket list?

I’d love to go sky diving. I’m a huge adrenaline junkie.

What are your long-term goals for your time at Otterbein?

I’d like to keep my grades up. High school to college was a big transition for me. I hope that I will learn some ways to study and be productive. All my

What is your favorite childhood memory?

I’d have to say going to softball tournaments every weekend. My family is die-hard softball fans.

What is the greatest satisfaction you get from golf ?

I love the feeling of winning. When you win, people want to have that feeling that you have. They think, “Man, I want to feel like that girl.” I know when I don’t win, I desire that feeling of the person who won over me.

What makes playing golf at Otterbein fun for you?

I love the smallness of the college and the team. Since I was always one of the guys on my high school team, it’s fun to have a relationship with these other girls. It’s like we are a family. And our coach is great.

He is a huge motivator, whether it is on an individual level or the team as a whole.

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