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Best record since ’09 Otterbein football finishes the season 8-2 overall, the same record as the 2009 season 8 jumping for joy:

Members of the Otterbein football team celebrate their victory against the Ohio Northern University Polar Bears.

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Buried in books, not buried in debt

Student library fines have the possibility of being waived by filling out a form

BY DEREK SELF Staff Writer

When you’re buried in books, it can be easy to forget to return them.

Sophomore acting major Emily Vanni will be paying a fine soon for overdue library materials. She said that she was not informed until after the books were due.

“I had two overdue books just recently,” Vanni said. “It was maybe like two days ago or so I got an email saying they were overdue.”

She said that she is willing to pay the fine because the books are only a few days overdue. But students who are not as willing have an alternative.

“Fines are enforced,” library director Lois Szudy said. “But if students have extenuating circumstances, we have a form they can fill out to try to get their fines waived.”

The form can be filled out at the library, but the easiest solution for students who take advantage of the library’s services is to check their email for overdue notifications that

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are sent one day and three weeks after items are due. Students are fined 25 cents per day each day they don’t return overdue items.

The circulation policy at the library is very similar to the policy at the Westerville Public Library.

Books can be checked out for 21 days before having to be returned, and a fine of 25 cents is charged for every day a book is overdue. Both libraries have a cap of $10 on their fines, meaning this is the most a student or community member would have to pay.

At Otterbein’s Courtright Memorial Library, a student can renew a book up to six times.

Szudy said that the library’s goal is to make materials readily available to all students who might need them.

If someone holds onto a book for too long, this goal cannot be met. Fines simply help to police how long one person can hold on to shared material,” Szudy said.

“Our biggest concern is getting materials returned so that all can make use of our resources.”

When fines add up for an

wednesday, nov 14, 2012 Otterbein student, the library benefits monetarily. Though fundraising is not the purpose of fining students, Courtright Memorial Library is able to use the money it takes in from fines to improve library services.

“The money is used to purchase lost and missing items, for upgrading security systems to keep e maLone materials photo by bLyth safe and to improve library services that will assist students (to) make better use of the library,” Szudy said.

Students with further questions regarding the library’s services or circulation policy can stop by the first floor reference desk and talk to a librarian.

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According to the Otterbein University Police Daily Crime Log, the following has been reported from Nov. 9 to Nov. 11.

11/9 A drug abuse complaint was made at Clements Hall. No drugs were found.

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11/11 A report of sexual imposition was made at Clements Hall. The incident is still under investigation.

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The online portfolio allows students to compile work but also helps evaluate aspects of the academic program Shively said that it will not be assessing specific students so much as the Integrative StudUploading work to ePortfolio ies as a whole in order to see for Integrative Studies is just as whether its goals are being much for Otterbein’s use as for accomplished. the students who do it.

“Right now, we are working The online system, which was on the assessment for the new adopted last year in conjunction curriculum,” Shively said. “That with the introduction of the new process is being developed by INST program, is largely intend- the Integrative Studies Advisory ed as a way for the program to Committee.” assess whether it is accomplishEventually, the INST proing its goals and to identify what gram’s goal is to assess what adjustments need to be made to students have learned over a full the curriculum. four years in the new curriculum.

According to Denise Shively, It will not be assessing the chair of the INSt program, individuals’ writing abilities, but “Students are asked to use ePort- examining the effectiveness of folio as a place to collect work, the program. so that by the time students grad“We want to look at a stuuate, from dent’s total an Integrain Students are asked to use learning tive Studies the INST perspective, program,” ePortfolio as a place to we can go she said. back and see In order collect work, so that by the to accomif students are meetthis, time they graduate, we can plish ing program monthly or goals.” bi-monthly go back and see if stuBeginworkshops ning with the dents are meeting program are available class of 2015, to professtudents are sors and goals. taught to use peer mentors ePortfolio for trainin their First ing in using Denise Shively Year SemiePortfolio, nar and are and they are chair of the Integrative expected to encouraged collect essays, Studies program to use it in projects, their classes. and other English “evidence” of their learning professor James Gorman used throughout their time at OtterePortfolio as a means for visual bein, particularly in their Integra- presentations in his First Year tive Studies courses.

Seminar class last year.

The template for the “INST “It’s an advancement comPortfolio” also includes program pared to PowerPoint,” he said, goals and prompts for students adding that some students even to reflect upon. uploaded PowerPoints onto their It includes a section for ePortfolio. each thread, or class set (INST “Technology is not one of 1500, 2000, 2200, etc.), of the my strengths because of my INST program, and each section age, but I’m catching up,” he includes the goals for that thread said. “ePortfolio is easy to use. and a location to gather a stuIt’s graphically easy without too dent’s “works and reflections.” much skill.”

Shively said that the INST The Web design system program plans to use these allows users to insert audioportfolios as a way to review and visuals, rich text and even butassess the Integrative Studies tons to share the portfolio on curriculum. This assessment will social websites. be done by selected faculty.

Gorman is using ePortfolio

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again this year with INST 1500: Reading and Writing the Road.

Students will create a graphical essay reflecting on both a reading in class and the “road” they see themselves going on.

The ePortfolio system is available to all students, regardless of class rank, as well as faculty and alumni.

It can also host portfolios besides the pre-designed one for the INST program.

Colin Saunders, informational technologist and the “unofficial project manager” of ePortfolio training, said that ePortfolios allow students to collect their work for academic, professional or resume purposes and special interests such as athletics or clubs. “ePortfolio allows students to decide what to keep, what’s important,” he said. “When you graduate, you’ll have this really nice representation of what you did.”

For some, this might be a collection of exemplary papers, creative projects or whatever else students want to use it for.

Saunders said that, for example, equestrian students have used ePortfolio to upload and share videos.

“Think of it as a mini website,” Saunders said.

This sharing platform can also be used for resumes.

Ryan Brechbill, director of the Center for Career and Professional Development, said in an email interview, “I’ve seen an increase in students’ use of electronic portfolios over the past four to five years.”

“They can be a great complement to the experiences listed on a resume and another demonstration of a candidate’s skills.”

While a website-style resume might not fit all professions, Brechbill said, “Professions that involve output such as designs, artwork, lesson plans, etc. are more likely to place a greater value on a digital portfolio.”

To students using ePortfolio as a resume tool, he recommends: “Focus on the message and skills/experiences you want to share. Don’t complicate the portfolio or clutter it with

examples of all of your work.

Like your resume, it should be viewed as a highlight reel, not an autobiography.”

As a professor in the English Department, Gorman likes the creativity ePortfolio allows.

He said that English majors are used to expressing themselves through written work, “but I think there are a lot of majors that don’t have a way of presenting themselves.”

According to some students, the Otterbein community is still getting to know the ePortfolio system.

“Last year, I only used it once or twice for an FYS class, and I’ve never used it again,” said Tyler Perry, a sophomore music education major.

Freshman graphic design major Brennan McCotter said

that he doesn’t really know how it works.

“I barely get the chance to use it,” he said.

Saunders believes that the low enthusiasm comes from the newness of it.

He said, “It’s not underused necessarily, but more students will start to use it as they understand what it can do.”

Otterbein’s ePortfolio system can be accessed through the toolbar in My O-Zone, or by visiting otterbein.digication.com.

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Student shines in Sundance Joey Grossmann, an Iraq War veteran, will star in a Sundance film in 2014 KENDRA SCHWARZ Staff Writer

Joey Grossmann came from a small town, but he might be headed for big things.

Grossmann, a veteran from the Iraq War, has a lead role in “Deviant,” a movie in the Sundance Film Festival.

After returning from the Army, the sophomore organizational psychology major from Hershey, Pa., was determined to act. He pursued various casting agencies, and through networking and determination, found himself auditioning for a Sundance Film Festival movie.

Grossmann said he believes his major in psychology will help him become mentally prepared for what his character is going through.

“If you can understand, especially when you’re playing a role where the character is a deviant person, and you can understand why they are the way they are, you can play that character that much better,” he said.

“Deviant” is a movie that has themes of envy, jealousy, longing and self-exploration.

“The movie shows how devious the main character is,” Grossmann said.

He plays Clay, a character

that looks up to the protagonist.

The main character lives a life of money, fortune and fame, and Clay wants it all.

“He is kind of a shy, quiet guy who looks up to the main character,” Grossmann said. “My character realizes this is not the life he wants.”

About 150,000 scripts are sent to the Sundance Film Festival each year. The film Grossmann is acting in was among the top five.

“Normally in Sundance, they play 30 seconds of each film,” Grossmann said. “Our entire film is being played.”

Living in Los Angeles after the Army confirmed Grossmann’s passion for acting. He said that acting has always intrigued him and that his friends in LA helped him realize the doors that acting could open up.

“You show up, you stand there, look pretty and smile,” was the advice he received from his friends.

He auditioned for parts that were small, working as an extra most of the time. From then on, he decided to pursue acting as a possible career.

He said that he chooses scripts that highlight his strengths as an actor, and turns down scripts that might hinder his career in the future.

“When you do a bad film, it follows you,” he said.

Grossmann and the rest of the cast and crew will film from the end of spring semester through the summer.

He said that preparing for the role has been easy for him. He has been going over monologues with friends in the Theatre Department.

“For this specific role, I have been getting more inside of the head of the main character because my character wants him so badly,” he said.

Grossmann said he plans to continue taking on roles that challenge him.

“We’ll see how this film goes,” he said. “I want to get this one under my belt before I overwhelm myself.”

Otterbein was among 15 schools Grossmann looked at after attending the Army.

“I like it here because it’s so small and it’s very veteranfriendly.”

Grossmann’s friends were shocked when they had heard about his decision to join the Army after graduating from high school. To his friends, Grossmann just wasn’t the “Army” type.

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Joey Grossmann plays Clay in the upcoming film “Deviant,” which will appear in the 2014 Sundance Film Festival.

trouble — not for anything bad, but for stupid things,” he said.

He occasionally got in trouble while in the Army, but for a different reason.

“I went through basic training, and the only time I got in trouble was because I smiled all the time,” he said.

“In the time I served in the army, yes, there were many dangerous times,” Grossmann said.

“The army made me realize how good I have it at home. It made me appreciate family and friends as well as myself,” he said.

Since coming back home, Grossmann has become an advocate for war veterans. He teamed up with a close friend and raised more than $250,000 for homeless veterans. He said that many of the country’s homeless veterans are in Los Angeles.

“We wanted to get them off the streets, help them find employment,” he said. “It just goes to show that a lot of these guys come back … and they don’t know what their options are.”

Grossmann has been working with the Rev. Monty Bradley, Otterbein’s chaplain, and Robert Gatti, vice president and dean for Student Affairs, to gain more support and resources for veterans at Otterbein.

Grossmann said the three are compiling a binder that will show veterans what their options are and where they can access help and other resources.

He said he wants veterans to know that “there is nothing that (they) can’t do.”

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Movie night relocated to CC

Due to theater closing, free monthly movie might be held in lounge

BY LAINA THOMPSON Arts & Entertainment Editor

Free Movie Night is back, but in a different location.

Earlier this semester, students were asked to start paying $1 for the previously free monthly event. The Campus Programming Board, the group in charge of the movie night, made the change to compensate for cuts in its budget.

Now that Hollywood Studio Theatres, 5996 Westerville Road, has closed, the last movie night of the semester will be shown in the Campus Center lounge with free admission.

The location isn’t the only thing changing. Instead of choosing from a list of the most recent movies, students will be shown one movie that has already been released on DVD. The CPB might also show films before their DVD release that it has gained permission to screen.

The next movie night will be Nov. 15. The CPB will be showing “The Avengers” at 9:30 p.m. in the Campus Center lounge.

Senior international studies major Maegan Starcher, the director of movie night, said the CPB plans to see how this

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movie night goes before making any permanent changes.

“We are always looking for options when it comes to movie night,” she said. “We have discussed previously about other theaters or renting other locations on campus to show a film.

In our next few CPB meetings, we will be evaluating movie night and discussing all of our options for next semester.”

When Hollywood Studio Theatres closed, the CPB was unsure how it would still hold the movie nights.

They landed at the option of hosting movies on campus for students to watch.

“We found this particular setup to be very accessible to students,” Starcher said. “It’s right in the middle of campus, nobody has to drive and struggle to find a parking spot, and it’s free.”

Even with these conveniences, students are struggling to accept the change.

“It’s nice that we have an event going on on campus, but it’s not as fun as an opportunity to go out to the theater and see a new release,” senior chemistry major Kristalynn Davis said.

“There should be another offcampus event in its place” The CPB held an event earlier in the year similar to the new

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setup. In this event, students were invited to the Campus Center lounge to watch “The Dark Knight Rises.”

“The company we get the movie rights from offers prehome releases, so we were able to get ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ before it was released to the public,” Starcher said.

“We tried this setup once and liked it, so for the last movie night of the semester, we are going to keep the same format,” Starcher said.

“We reserved part of the (Campus Center) lounge, and chairs, couches and seats are set up to watch the film. Also, people brought blankets and pillows and sat on the floor in front of the chairs to watch the movie.

“This time, we are going to try for more of a comfortable, hanging-out and watching-a-movie feel. People are more than welcome to bring their own pillows, blankets and snacks and make themselves comfortable.”

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T&C staffers say thank you

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BY T&C STAFF

Two seniors reflect on their T&C experience and the people that helped them along the way

This isn’t just a goodbye column to the T&C; it’s kind of goodbye to everyone who has affected me throughout college, because next semester, I won’t be around much, and this is my chance to say thank you. And it LINDSEY is sentimental, so HOBBS if you don’t know me, you can probably skip to the next page.

The senior goodbye columns in the T&C are traditionally a place where the respective senior identifies what role he or she held in the T&C and at Otterbein, but I don’t know if I can do that for mine, because college has been one continuous evolution for me.

I started out as an English major. Then evolved to a journalism major with a public relations minor. And then I thought, what the heck, let’s just do both majors.

I started out as a quiet, size-16 freshman and ended up a confident, size-6 senior.

From a writer to a news editor to an editor-in-chief. From not knowing what Otterbein PRSSA is, to its president.

To say I have been fortunate would be an understatement, and as graduation approaches, I am more and more afraid that I haven’t said thank you enough to the people who deserve it. So, I’m going to do that now.

To those roommates that raise my blood pressure and my spirits: Rose, Lindsay, Lauren and especially you, my hetero life mate, Kaitlin.

Thank you for dealing with my sulky nights, my righteous rants, my lack of affection and my awkwardness.

We didn’t just live in a house during college, we lived in a home — and you are the reason for that.

To my T&C family: the most talented kids I know. What a cool thing we did in college, amirite?

Few other campus groups get to experience the bond that is formed from hours upon hours spent in a windowless lab,

shifting boxes ever so slightly and arguing over pictures and paragraphs. You are a joy to be around and I am so proud of you all.

To my real family: Thank you for your undying support, even though I’m sure some of you still aren’t exactly sure what my career path is. (Hey, me neither.)

Thank you for allowing me to huddle on the couch at home in old pajama pants and feel like a 20-something for just a bit before I have to go back to school and put my grown-up pants back on.

To my army of mentors: Jess, Britany, Hannah, Dr. Warren and Swags. You are the people I never wanted to disappoint and who I would channel to help make big decisions.

Thank you for providing me with aspiration and direction to take on tasks bigger than myself.

And Denise, thank you for periodically checking on my mental health. I always appreciate it.

And finally, to the entire Communication Department, thank you for opening me up to a floodgate of opportunity and experiences. Whether that be traveling, awards and scholarships, or that foot in the door to first jobs, this department provides a great environment for students.

There are many others whom I could gush about ad nauseum, but of course we have limited space in the newspaper. Just know that I appreciate you more than you know — Kuhn for your ability to put me at ease, Mike Cirelli for being my brother while I am away from my brother, Josh for the same reason, the amazing PRSSA board for being so dedicated and all of the communication students, really, for making this time worthwhile.

Evan Matsumoto, Otterbein360 is a blast, so I hope you enjoy it.

I’ll see you all on Twitter.

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LINDSEY HOBBS IS A JUNIOR JOURNALISM AND PUBLIC RELATIONS MAJOR AND THE WEB EDITOR FOR OTTERBEIN360.COM.

It has taken me awhile to figure out exactly how I wanted to go about my goodbye article. As usual, I have put off writing it as long as I possibly could. It is 9 p.m.

Monday, and this should have been done Friday.

When I sat CHELSEA down tonight to COLEMAN put this together, I started the evening with a Long Island iced tea and a fully charged computer. After about an hour on StumbleUpon — and another Long Island — I am ready.

I would never know the magical life that waited just beyond the bridge if it were not for Mike Cirelli. Thank the Lord he walked into Barnes & Noble that night in March 2011, or I would not be writing this.

I started college as an overeager political science major. I quickly turned into an excited psychology major, then just a bored sociology major. I made the jump down the road to 33 Collegeview and public relations at the beginning of my junior year. I liked it, but I still felt rather “ehh.”

Then after my encounter with Mike, I came to one Tan & Cardinal meeting, and the staff has not been able to get rid of me since. Never in a million years did I think I would love journalism so much.

More than the actual major of journalism, I think it’s the people that have made it so amazing.

Taylor and Tony, thank you for bringing me coffee at all hours of the night and leaving the porch light on so I can see when I get home at 2 a.m.

Wednesday mornings.

Dr. Warren, thank you for always caring. I have learned more in the last year than I have in all of college, and you are a big part of that.

Wagner, it has been really nice getting to know you these past months. I look forward to getting as much information from you as I can before Otterbein kicks me out.

Danielle, gracias for the Yabo’s Tacos. Enough said.

Laina, there is no one else I would have preferred cover all

the Zeta excitement.

Dennison, because of you, we had to hide all the Otterbein360 stress balls. Keep working on your throwing arm.

Hobbs, you are a one-woman powerhouse when it comes to Otterbein360. You also make a hilarious binder full of women.

Ally, thank you for always rolling down to my computer when I do not understand your headline. Also for putting your page on the board when you are still working on the photo, ’cause that is my favorite.

Blythe, you rock for not freaking out when I called at 1 a.m. because I couldn’t find the front page.

Anna, I enjoy our little breaks.

Thank you for keeping me company.

Kristen, your pictures make the sports section come alive.

Katie, thank you for being the only person who didn’t laugh when I fell out of the chair during my nap.

Lindsay, aka Fishpaste, I’m still not really sure where that nickname came from, but I’m glad it stuck. Thank you for speaking in a Russian accent with me. You’re going to be an amazing editor-in-chief.

Mike, I cannot thank you enough. You have gone from the intimidating boss to one of my best friends. I can always count that you’re awake for a latenight chat. Thank you for always believing in me. Also, as soon as I am done with this, I will play Draw Somthing.

Josh, my partner in crime, the ying to my yang, you are an amazing person and friend. I could not have gotten through those long Tuesdays without you by my side. You are going to be a super fantastic A&E editor. We still need to get married.

Thank you to everyone at the Tan & Cardinal. It is more than just a class or an extracurricular activity. It is a family, and I am honored to be a part of it.

See ya next semester! You didn’t think you were going to get rid of me that easy, did you?

CHELSEA COLEMAN IS A SENIOR PUBLIC RELATIONS AND JOURNALISM MAJOR AND A COPY EDITOR FOR THE T&C.

The short school week  ahead will be a welcome respite.

“Skyfall.” It’s just that  good.

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T&C hired new staffers, which means new ideas and less work for the rest of us.

More than 500,000  residents in more than 39

states proposed to secede from the U.S. after Obama victory.

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Somehow the water fountain near the weight room is still broken.

The communication  building vending machine

tantalizes customers with Doritos and Cheetos — both on the only broken row.

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Bad weather means scraping windshields, wearing jackets and figuring out excuses to miss class.

Christmas music is on  the radio, and it’s not even Thanksgiving.

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History recorded on the court

Women’s volleyball captured its first OAC Tournament title and made another appearance at the NCAAs

BY JORDAN BROWN Staff Writer

The Otterbein women’s volleyball team, ranked 10th in the nation, ended its season in a three-set loss in the NCAA Tournament against Hope College last Thursday. Although this was Otterbein’s third recorded loss to Hope, the season will be chalked up as a win.

With a 26-8 record and an Ohio Athletic Conference Championship title this season, Otterbein has been working on building a reputation as a dominant opponent in the world of Division III women’s volleyball.

Thursday’s tournament was anything but new ground for Otterbein’s team, as it was the third year in a row the team qualified. But with a bitter taste left in their mouths, the Lady Cardinals drew a match between Hope College, a team they were defeated by in the first round last year.

“We wanted to beat them more than anything,” senior speech communication major Kristen Bennett said. “We didn’t necessarily feel like we got a good draw in the tournament either with having to play Hope, so we were really fired up to play.”

If Otterbein had been ranked high in the region, the luck of the draw might have been in its favor. But a No. 10-ranked Otterbein was scheduled to take on a No. 6-ranked Hope.

“It goes to show that what you do during the regular season really matters,” head coach Monica McDonald said.

But McDonald was not phased by the team’s return to the tournament.

“The starters on the floor are girls with lots of experience,” she said. “They really brought in the underclassmen, and we played the best in this tournament we’ve ever played.”

But even with a third visit to the NCAA, Bennett held back overwhelming emotions.

“The NCAA Tournament environment is unlike anything

else,” she said. “Every team knows that a loss means the season is over, so everybody shows up to play.”

The competition is what got sophomore public relations major Tabatha Piper motivated for the tournament.

“It’s an awesome and fun experience,” Piper said. “Plus, all the teams are good at this point, so we have to be at our best.”

But as the season came to a close Thursday, Piper reflected on what made the team so successful this year.

“Communication is key,” she said. “I think that we all brought an open mind to the court as well as the will to work hard toward our goals. I think that the major thing is that we improved throughout the season, and we peaked at the right time.”

McDonald can attribute her team’s success to the work they did all year.

“We worked really hard for this season during the offseason,” she said. “The workouts prepared the girls to not only be physically tough but mentally tougher.”

Bennett added, “We all got along well outside of volleyball, which helps us to play well together on the court. We meshed really well together as a team.”

Bennet said the team was motivated to always push itself.

“We wanted to win the big matches, so we came to play every time,” Bennett said.

McDonald agreed. “We came up empty handed (this year), and it leaves us hungry. It will definitely be something that drives the girls next year.”

Piper said she is anxious to continue this tradition of success.

“Time flies, and I cannot believe I am going to be a junior next year,” she said. “I want to soak in what our team has accomplished this season. I am excited for next year to compete for another OAC championship and to get out of the first round of the NCAA Tournament.”

Bennett and Piper both

added all-Great Lakes Region honors and all-American honors to their accomplishments.

They are the third and fourth players in Otterbein history to receive this honor.

Senior education major Michelle Gernert was disappointed by the loss but proud of the season.

“I would have loved to keep going, but accomplishing the goal of winning OAC is a perfect ending to my college career,” Gernert said.

As a senior, Bennett offered advice for the girls returning next year on what makes a successful team.

“Take care of business every match, regardless of who the opponent is,” she said.

“Work hard in the offseason.

There isn’t a lot of time during the season to get stronger and faster because showing up in great shape will speak volumes for your work ethic.”

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Junior Emily Caldwell had 423 digs for the season and maintained 4.45 digs per game percentage. photo by kristen davis

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The Otterbein football team took on Ohio Northern University this past Saturday for its final game and Senior Day. The team defeated ONU 24-13.

Seniors and season finish on high note Although the football team fell short of the playoffs, it ended with its best record since the 2009 season

BY TURP RICKETTS Staff Writer

Twenty players and parents marched across the field this past Saturday to honor the work and dedication the senior class put into the football program this season. This was the seniors’ last chance to step on their field and defend their team.

“It’s nice having our last regular season game at home, in front of our home crowd,” senior running back Brock Burzanko said. “Emotions were high, especially with it being Senior Day.” On Otterbein’s second drive of the game, junior quarterback Ben Sizemore teamed up with junior Steve Carpenter on a 49yard catch-and-run touchdown.

On the team’s second score, Burzanko took a pitch to the right and tossed a perfect pass to fellow senior Chris Irwin, who outran a defender and traveled 61 yards for the touchdown. After sophomore

Nick Ganus scored a field goal, Otterbein led 17-0 with four minutes left before halftime.

The Polar Bears were able to break into the score column when senior quarterback Tate Humphrey found senior Justin Wilson for a five-yard touchdown snag, pulling Northern within 10 as the players headed into the locker room.

Both defenses held strong in the third quarter, as neither team was able to score. Otterbein senior linebacker Wes McKeever sacked Humphrey and forced him to fumble the ball, which was recovered by the Cardinals. On the very next play, Sizemore eluded a defender and dashed 19 yards for a touchdown, making the score 24-7.

The Polar Bears scored one more touchdown, but the Cardinals held on and won a final game for the senior class. The seniors compiled a record of 25-15, including two 8-2 seasons.

“This season has been so

much different than the past years,” Burzanko said. “The coaching staff has been great, and the leadership on this team is the best it has been since I’ve been here.”

Senior quarterback Aaron Kingcade said, “We were on a mission this year, taking each game at a time and focusing on what we can control. I am proud of the way this team stuck together and fought each week.”

Kingcade hasn’t played quarterback since he was injured in Otterbein’s Oct. 6 game against Muskingum, but he has still been an active leader on the team and even played a few snaps on defense.

Senior safety Jordan Benson said that head coach Tim Doup did a great job in his first year.

“I couldn’t have asked for a better senior season, and this coaching staff is a big reason why we had such a successful season,” Benson said.

Kingcade added, “Coach Doup is a great coach and an

even better guy. He cares about his players above all and puts our needs at the top of the priority list. He has brought a new structure to this program and a

new attitude that is contagious, and both will propel Otterbein football into success for years to come.”

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