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Textbook costs squeeze students’ wallets Resources besides the Otterbein Bookstore offer better bargains for course books and save students big bucks As the prices of college textbooks continue to rise, various alternatives are available to help thicken your wallet, and I’m here to help steer you in the right direction.

After purchasing books for the current BRITANY quarter, I felt that BYERS students needed to know that the Otterbein Bookstore is not the only option for buying textbooks.

Now, I would like to make it clear that this is not an attack on the bookstore. I simply want to present other options.

These days, textbooks tend to be more than chump change, and it doesn’t seem that the prices for books will decrease any time soon.

According to the Financial Survey conducted by the National Association of College Stores, the average price for a new textbook increased $7 from 2007 to 2008. The numbers for 2009 have yet to be determined, although I am willing to bet that prices have increased yet again.

What is causing the college textbook price to inflate? There are two factors that combine to make the price tag on books painfully high: 1. College students are a captive audience. 2.

Academic knowledge is constantly changing, requiring new editions to be published.

As college students, we are a captive audience, but not by choice. We are directed by our

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professors to purchase textbooks, and if we don’t comply, our final grade may reap the consequences.

Some students refuse to buy a book for a class because of how much it costs. Now, I don’t blame them for going this route.

Shoveling out $200 for books on top of the cost of tuition is a hefty load for a college student.

But let’s not be penny pinchers when it comes to our education.

So, let’s talk alternatives.

First, plan ahead and compare.

Take the time to figure out what textbooks you need and how much they cost from the Otterbein Bookstore. Then check out the following possibilities and compare price tags.

1. Can you get the book for free? Check if the library has it or if it can be found on Google Books.

The many novels required for Integrative Studies classes add up quickly. Google Books is a great place to find many of these novels for free.

2. Can you buy it online from Amazon, Barnes & Noble or eBay for less than the price the bookstore offers? Check out Chegg.com as well. They let you rent books for 60 days, a quarter or a semester.

3. Check if there’s a previous edition. Today, it seems as if publishers are coming out with new editions to prevent stores from selling used copies.

4. Always try to get a used textbook. According to the 2010 College Store Industry Finan-

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cial Report, unit sales for new books were 65 percent and 35 percent for used books. In general, the ratio of new to used books was 2:1.

The Otterbein Bookstore sells used books at as much as 25 percent off. However, this supply is often limited. Check out Half.com and the Amazon Marketplace.

Now, some of you may have already known these options.

But this next one may come as a surprise: 5. OtterBooks.

OtterBooks is a Facebook group that was created at the end of winter quarter by freshman English literary studies major Jacqlyn Schott. I would describe OtterBooks as an Otterbein-targeted Craigslist.

To my surprise, this group only has 258 members.

Schott said, as a person who doesn’t usually have a lot of money on hand, she wanted to create a place for convenient transactions to take place between students.

“I would like the students to have another option available if they don’t have the money to go to the bookstore,” Schott said.

Schott has created multiple discussion boards on the OtterBooks page that are broken down by major and class description. If you have a book you would like to sell, you post a comment on the appropriate discussion board. The price is determined by the seller.

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Students looking to buy a book are to search through the discussion boards or post a comment on the group wall.

When you find a book you are looking for, you and the seller decide when and where the transaction will take place. It’s that simple.

“I know they [Otterbein Bookstore] try to cater to the students as much as possible, but it’s also nice to be able to go somewhere else that’s cheaper if you can’t afford it,” Schott said.

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Letter to the Editor

Dear Otterbein Community, In the months following the earthquake in Haiti, I have been extremely amazed by the outpouring of compassion expressed by the Otterbein community. I am specifically impressed with Otterbein’s support of the work of Church World Service (CWS) through various donation collections organized by CCE and Religious Life and the Carnival For Hope organized by students from Dr. John Ludlum’s leadership class. In total, Otterbein students, faculty and staff have helped to raise almost $1,500 in support of CWS in Haiti. With that money, CWS will continue its work in Haiti both in recovery and development. Because

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I couldn’t agree more. We need options and we have options. Although it may not seem that important, you should put some thought into buying your books. This won’t make you rich, but these tips should help to fatten your wallet.

If you don’t explore your options, it’s no big deal. But have fun eating off the dollar menu, because I’ll be eating a value meal. t&c BRITANY BYERS IS A JUNIOR

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CWS has been present in Haiti since 1957, we were able to quickly and efficiently respond to the immediate needs of Haitians in Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas, and with your support will be able to continue with long-term recovery and development efforts. As an Otterbein alumnus, I was very proud to be involved with these projects.

On behalf of the CWS Ohio staff, I would like to thank you for all you have done and wish each of you well for what you will do to change the world in the future.

Many Thanks, Nick Kiger ’06 Assistant Regional DirectorOhio Church World Service

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GIVING BACK: Fraternity brothers of Alpha Sigma Phi gather baskets for the Make-aWish Auction that will be held this Saturday.

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Say What?

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE TEXTING BAN?

City halts texting behind the wheel Columbus adds itself to the list of Ohio cities that have banned texting while driving

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“I believe that it will help with accidents and such, but it is still going to happen.”

–Pamela Miller senior music education

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Hague hopes a ban on texting and driving will be an eye-opener on the dangers of this activity to those who have made it a habit.

On April 5, the city of Columbus passed a ban on texting while driving.

This means that whether you’re a local native or simply passing through, while you’re operating a COLE vehicle within HAGUE Columbus city limits, any incoming messages are just going to have to wait.

The law is expected to go into effect May 5.

The ban prohibits composing, reading or sending text messages, as well as Internet-based material. So for those who have cell phone access to the Internet, Facebook, Twitter, sports statistics and more are off-limits while behind the wheel. Those who choose to do so anyway could face charges of up to $150.

The process of banning texting began some months ago when Columbus City Councilman Andrew Ginther proposed outlawing such practices.

In an NBC4i interview in March, Ginther said that texting while driving is “the only type of distracted driving that involves

taking your eyes, mind and hand off the wheel at the same time.”

The councilman went on to state that he believes this is the most dangerous form of distracted driving.

Those opposing this new legislation feel that a ban on texting while operating a vehicle infringes upon drivers’ rights.

Others, however, believe that utilizing any form of phone activity — even talking — is just as much of an issue.

With concerns about how to prove that a driver was in fact texting, as well as questions pertaining to the use of GPS devices, iPods or the distraction of simply dialing a phone number, the ban is surely going to encounter revisions and opposition in the months and years to come.

Despite difficulties pertaining to proving if a driver was in fact texting, Columbus police officers seem to feel as if the ban is a success as it may simply deter drivers from using their cell phones while driving.

With the successful passing of this ban in Columbus, Ohio state representatives have discussed outlawing texting while

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driving throughout the entire state. A bill with this objective has just recently passed the Ohio House and is on its way to the Senate.

Earlier this year, Bonnie Connor published an opinion piece in the T&C about the dangers of texting while driving. Since reading her article, not only have I given up texting while driving my car, I’ve found myself to be much more aware of the frequency in which my friends text while they drive.

I’m not kidding when I say that a friend of mine texts his girlfriend at a minimum of four times per drive to even the most local establishments (like Meijer or Jimmy John’s).

I’m also not kidding when I say that this person has driven into lanes of oncoming traffic while doing so.

Nearly everyone I know texts and drives at the same time.

And as far as I know, this hasn’t caused any horrific accidents.

No pedestrians have been mowed down trying to cross the street, and for the most part, my friends are relatively safe drivers whether they’re on or off their cell phones.

But these practices have developed into dangerous habits that have caused some pretty close calls on the road. And I’ve witnessed enough to make me seriously consider if I should suggest driving every time we decide to take a trip somewhere.

In the end, I believe the texting while driving ban is a pretty smart idea. I know it may feel like a hindrance to those who frequently text while they’re at the steering wheel.

But the reality is that using your cell phone in the car decreases your awareness while on the road, making you a pretty high-risk driver.

So why would you jeopardize you, your passengers’, or others’ well-being just to answer a text?

Your friend, or girlfriend or boyfriend will still be there when you put your car in park, so what’s with the urgency?

Do yourself and everyone else a favor and save the texting chatter until you’ve stepped out of the driver’s seat. t&c

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“It’s a good step, but I don’t think it will stop people texting while driving.”

–Nicole Housekeeper sophomore history

“Seems like a good idea — less chance at accidents and will keep people more focused on the road.”

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news

Columbus forbids texting from driver’s seat

The Columbus City Council has voted it illegal for drivers to text message on any road within the city limits

BY LINDSEY HOBBS News Editor

Put away your phones, Columbus has passed a ban on texting while driving.

Beginning May 5, writing, sending or reading text messages while behind the wheel on all roads and highways within city boundaries will be prohibited.

“Texting while driving is one of the most dangerous distractions. Some folks have even compared it to the reaction time that drunk drivers have,” said Andrew Ginther, chair of the Columbus City Council Public Safety Committee, and the person who proposed the ban that passed on April 5.

According to Ginther, the decision was unanimous among the city council members.

This ban makes texting while driving in Columbus a primary offense, meaning that drivers can be pulled over if spotted by police and charged with a misdemeanor that carries a maximum fine of $150.

“Our point is that nobody’s convenience is more important than everybody’s safety,” said Ginther. “And if it really is that important just pull over to the side of the road.”

The new law applies to any driver that is involved in the “flow of traffic,” according to Ginther, which means no texting at stop lights, stop signs or during stopped traffic. However, using a phone to report a health or safety emergency is an exception.

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Beginning May 5, you may be typing, “Can’t txt. I’m in Cbus.”

Despite the council’s eagerness to pass this ban, Ginther said that they do not think the fines will be enough to stop distracted driving entirely.

“We never thought that citations would be enough to stop this behavior.

We know that it will have to be education, awareness and a change in culture,” he said. “The most likely folks to text while driving are people ages 16-24.”

A change in culture might not be far off, with several bills that propose a statewide ban on texting while driving reaching the hands of the Ohio General Assembly.

Currently 19 U.S. states, the District of Columbia and Guam have all ratified bans on texting while driving.

President Obama recently signed a federal order that prohibits texting while

driving any vehicle that is owned, leased or rented by the federal government.

As for whether or not Westerville will be following suit with Columbus, Christa Dicky, the community affairs administrator for the Westerville City Council, says that the idea has been thrown around.

“They (the council) have discussed it in city council meetings,” said Dicky.

“They just have not brought it up as legislation.”

Dicky did say, though, that the council is still open to a ban because they do not condone texting while driving.

“They are just monitoring it now as a state issue,” she said.

With Otterbein being so close to the Columbus city limits, students have mixed feelings about this new law.

“I don’t really think that it’s safe to text while driving,” said Laura McDaniels, junior biochemistry major. “It’s kind of comforting to know that I’m not going to be driving down the road and see some girl with her phone over in the other lane.”

However, grad student Joe Dardinger is not so enthused.

“To me, it all depends on the person.

I mean, I have no problem texting while driving,” he said.

As for the fine that is attached to the offense, students seem to think that it will be a good deterrent.

“It’s enough to stop me,” said Hannah DeMilta, senior public relations major.

“Just having it cast as a law, fine aside, should stop some people.” t&c

Software eases tax headaches The Internal Revenue Service and online tax programs help to make filing annual taxes a little simpler

BY LAINA THOMPSON Assistant News Editor

If you want to be able to pull open the mailbox and see a tax return check nestled among bills and junk mail, you need to file your taxes today, the last day.

Putting off filing one’s taxes can make the process stressful because a lot of work goes into getting that return, aside from a person’s actual job.

Filling out tax forms can be a tedious, frustrating task. Especially for busy students or those filing for the first time.

Marsha Huber, professor of accounting, often finds her

students asking questions about filling out their tax forms.

“Students who earn a wage often wonder if they should take themselves as an exemption instead of their parents, especially if their parents give them no support,” said Huber. “This can become a contentious family issue when both the parents and the student want to claim the exemption.”

Huber also said that she gets questions from students wondering if they file for Westerville city tax or their own hometown.

For students having trouble filling out their forms, there are

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programs that break the process down step by step, or tax specialists to turn to.

“... when in doubt, see a professional” Marsha Huber Professor of Accounting The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers college students and first-time filers a software called “IRS Free File.” The Web site, www.irs.gov/freefile, lets users

review about 20 options for software. Which software to use is based on eligibility and how much money the filer made.

A few other online tax programs include TurboTax®, TaxACT®, TaxWorks® and H&R Block® Tax at Home.

“I filed my taxes with TurboTax® online,” said Emily McGinty, freshman political science major.

While these programs make filing taxes quick and easy, there are sometimes things to claim not caught by the software.

“I think the software can help someone increase their re-

fund because the software asks a lot of questions about deductions that many taxpayers do not know about,” said Huber.

“But as my students find out during class, the software does not always work the way you want it to, and makes mistakes.

Thus, taxpayers need to check their returns, and when in doubt, see a professional.”

Once that check has been delivered, the decision of what to use it for has to be made.

Some choose to spend it, while others save it.

“I’m planning on saving my tax return,” McGinty said. t&c

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Cardinals take Otterbikes for a ride If you can’t find any Otterbikes outside of the library, it is because there is a waiting list to check them out

BY SHARON ZALOKAR Staff Writer

Don’t have a car to get to class? Well, while the weather is nice, rent a bike.

According to The Standing Committee on Environmental Stability, the Otterbikes Sharing Program has been a success.

“All of the bikes are checked out and there is a waiting list,” said Mary Kerr, member of the sustainability committee.

According to Kerr, there are currently eight Otterbikes available, “which are not nearly enough.”

As part of Otterbein’s efforts toward a more sustainable campus, the school is providing the bicycles to be

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used by students and faculty as alternate and “green” transportation.

To check out an Otterbike, students must sign a waiver at the Courtright Memorial Library and pay a one-time yearly fee of $10. The annual fee is required to help defray maintenance costs.

The bicycles, which were all previously abandoned on campus, can be borrowed for up to three days.

They are of all different sizes and shapes, but each is equipped with lights and locks.

According to Kerr, the program is possible because of Kurt Lehmkuhl, owner of the Westerville Bike Shop located on Main Street.

Lehmkuhl does repairs on the Otterbikes when necessary.

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“I am trying to keep the fleet running,” said Lehmkuhl.

“All he charges Otterbein for is the cost of parts needed to maintain the bikes. All of his time is donated,” Kerr said.

Not all students have heard about the program, but they seem to be open to the idea.

“This would be something I’d be interested in due to the parking issue,” junior athletic training major Michael Townsend said.

Heather Dunn, sophomore sociology major, has been registered for Otterbikes since January.

“I do not have a car. I like that the program is inexpensive and provides a way to get to places quicker than walking,” Dunn said. t&c

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A single cycle propped in the bike stand means that the other seven are already being pedaled around campus.

News briefs from around campus and Ohio

Campus

State

Otterbein announces tuition for 2010-2011

Strickland selects new chief justice

Otterbein College has announced that next year’s tuition, including room and board, will increase 3.9 percent for undergraduate comprehensive fees.

The college is also planning on increasing financial aid by $1 million to keep the commitment of being accessible and affordable.

Tuition and fees for the 2010-2011 school year will be $36,300, tuition alone totaling $28,413.

Room fees will depend on the type of room chosen by the student, and have been increased anywhere from 3 to 7.6 percent in cost.

The increase is necessary to fund priorities identified in the college’s strategic plan.

These priorities include: adding additional faculty positions, improving campus security and investing in information technology infrastructure. t&c

Gov. Ted Strickland has named a new chief justice of the Supreme Court after the unexpected death of Chief Justice Thomas J. Moyer earlier this month.

Franklin County Probate Judge Eric Brown will serve the remaining term as chief justice from May 3 until the beginning of next year, when a new chief justice will take office.

In November, voters will decide between Brown, who is a Democrat, and current Supreme Court Justice Maureen O’Connor, a Republican.

Ohio Republican Party Chairman Kevin DeWine has publicly stated that he thinks Brown is a “mediocre judge.”

However, Strickland says that he had a good relationship with Moyer, noting that Moyer had once advocated appointing judges who would then face a retention election as a way to reduce the influence of money in judicial elections. t&c

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arts & entertainment What’s your flavor?

Name: Daryl Kelley Year: junior Major: Spanish and theatre Hometown: Cleveland What’s your flavor? strawberry acai Favorite holiday: Christmas Favorite store: anywhere there’s food Favorite animal: coatimundi If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?

New Zealand If you could have any super power, what would you want? teleportation Favorite sports team: hahahaha!

Favorite day of the week: Friday

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Editor’s To read Phillecia Cochran’s review of the movie “Date Note Night,” please visit www.otterbein360.com.

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BASKET BALL:

Taylor Cain, Ben Hartwig and Sean Kavlick of the Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity collect gift baskets from various Otterbein and Westerville organizations to be auctioned off at Dances for Wishes.

Alpha Sig grants boy’s one wish The fraternity is holding a ’50s-themed dance and silent auction to sponsor a sick child through the Make-a-Wish Foundation

BY MIKE CIRELLI Arts & Entertainment Editor

Funding a sick child’s trip to Disney World isn’t what one would typically expect of a fraternity, but Otterbein’s Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity already has the papers signed.

For the past few months the fraternity has organized a dance and silent auction to raise money to send Sam, a 5-yearold liver transplant patient and Westerville resident, to the Florida theme park through the Make-a-Wish Foundation.

Junior public relations major Ben Hartwig, community service chair of Alpha Sigma Phi, has been working on the event ever since his fraternity conceived the idea back in November.

“We were thinking of ways our fraternity could give back to the community,” he said. “I called the Make-aWish Foundation and said my fraternity would really like to be involved.”

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began, liked the idea because “it was something different. I haven’t seen community service done individually by fraternities and sororities,” he said.

As it turns out, the community also wanted to get involved with this event.

Alpha Sigma Phi has received several gift baskets from various Otterbein and Westerville organizations.

The Church of the Master donated a movie gift basket, the Otterbein Republican group put together a “mother-anddaughter pampering” basket and Starving Artists proffered around 10 works of art from their members and the art department, among others.

Starving Artists co-facilitator Erin Cochran, a junior art major, was happy to contribute to the event. “It’s a good cause and a way for Starving Artists to give back to the community,” she said.

Even Anne Gonzales, the vice mayor of Westerville and a former Otterbein student, donated a gift basket to the dance and silent auction.

The 1950s-themed dance, titled Dances for Wishes, will take place Saturday, April 17, from 6-9 p.m. in the Clements Center. In addition to a playlist of well-known ’50s songs, a fiveperson jazz ensemble composed of the men of Sigma Delta Phi will play live music during part of the night.

Cain’s dad, a professional auctioneer, will emcee during the silent auction, which is expected to start around 7 p.m.

A jar will be placed on the admissions table at the door for anyone who would like to donate money to the fundraiser.

“It will be nice to have everyone come together to support and give donations,” Hartwig said. “All the fraternities and sororities are coming together to help this young man.” t&c

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arts & entertainment

When life comes around, watch a movie In life there’s a movie for every situation. Movies can brighten your day, entertain company or just provide a means of blowing time. Below is a list of five common situations in which movies can improve your experience

BY ANDREW HENDERSON Staff Writer

Situation: First Date Movie: “Anchorman”

Movie: “Raiders of the Lost Ark”

Situation: Sick Day

Situation: Party

Situation: Night-in Alone

Situation: Bad Day

Legendary anchorman Ron Burgundy is the perfect third wheel to any first-date experience.

“Anchorman” is full of hilarious scenes and ridiculous antics that provide a great atmosphere in a first date situation. You and your date will bond over your ability to repeat the lines word-for-word. Plus, “Anchorman” doesn’t require much attention, leaving plenty of opportunities for getting to know each other … or making out. Your call.

Trust me, 70 percent of the time, it works every time.

When I’m sick, I want to do whatever I can to forget about being sick. Action movies are the best way to be constantly entertained, and the Indiana Jones series never disappoints.

Even though I’ve seen them several times, I still find myself on edge, rooting for Indy to beat the Nazis. Plus, I love a good old-fashioned face-melting any day. Alternatively, “The Last Crusade” is also a good choice simply because of Sean Connery’s role as Indy’s father.

After all, it’s pretty impossible to be unhappy when you’re watching Sean Connery.

When you’ve got friends over, it can sometimes be difficult to find things to do. What’s better at bringing people together than a movie about severe alcoholism?

“Beerfest” is a buddy movie made by the same comedy troupe that created the cult classic “Super Troopers.” The movie portrays a group of guys who train for an event similar to the Olympics based around drinking games.

Watching “Beerfest” is a good way to get your company in the party mood.

First off, “Requiem for a Dream” will make you want to cry. And not like Nicholas Sparks cry, but “Oh my God, my life has no meaning” cry.

The movie is a whimsical romp through the world of substance abuse and drug trafficking. Follow Harry Goldfarb (played by Jared Leto), his girlfriend and his strung-out mother as they plunge into a black hole of drug addiction.

It’s a heavy movie, and when you’re hanging out by yourself, it’s the best way to fully immerse yourself in a thought-provoking experience. t&c

Movie: “Office Space”

Movies provide a good distraction from life, and the best bad-day distraction is “Office Space.” This cult classic takes “everyman” character Peter Gibbons (Ron Livingston) and has him live out the fantasy we’ve all had at our jobs at one point or another: “What if I just stopped working?”

The movie takes a hilarious look at the hellhole that is the modernized workplace and will make you smile no matter how bad your day has been.

COUCH POTATOES:

T&C writer Andrew Henderson finds the perfect flicks for five typical circumstances.

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Movie: “Beerfest”

Movie: “Requiem for a Dream”

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What’s Next

ON CAMPUS Friday, April 16

Opera Theatre: “The Magic Flute” 8 p.m.

Riley Auditorium

Saturday, April 17

Alpha Sigma Phi 1950s Dance for Make-aWish Foundation 6 p.m.

Clements Center

IN THEATERS APRIL 16

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For the greatest in alternative rock, keep your dial set to 97.5FM or stream us live at www.wobn.net!

“Death at a Funeral” “Kick-Ass” “Handsome Harry”

ON DVD APRIL 20 “Crazy Heart” “The Lovely Bones” “Uncertainty”

ON CD APRIL 16 Kate Nash “My Best Friend is You” Trans Am “Thing” Cypress Hill “Rise Up” Information compiled by Brittni Pearson Information from www.otterbein.edu and www.metacritic.com

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opinion

Raging radicals’ anger soars

Street preachers and those upset with the health care reform take First Amendment rights to a whole new level

I don’t know about you, but I think recent headlining extremists should not only be jailed, but also deported.

It’s a beautiful thing, this country that we live in, with its First Amendment rights and privileges that a lot of counFALLON tries can’t even FORBUSH fathom. But I’m seeing that people are abusing their American amenities.

For a “liberal” Democrat like me, it was amusing to see the right wing all wound up about Obamacare.

This “big f---ing deal” did not please the Republican Party, as it passed without their support. But for nearly the other half of America (49 percent), we supported the health care bill’s passage, according to a Gallup poll taken the day after its passage on March 23.

Republican leaders’ rhetoric regarding the Democrats and their passage of the health care reform are radical and are in line with radical people like Scott Roeder (sentenced for the murder of prominent abortionist George Tiller) and Hutaree (Michigan-based Christian militia

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1. Barack Hussein Obama- Isn’t it a little weird that his middle name closely resembles the ethnicity of the country we are fighting with? Just an interesting coincidence. I wonder if this affected the election at all ...

2. George JESSICA Walker Bush- AcMILLER cording to www. namestatistics.com, George is the current 16th most popular name, while Walker is pretty

group who plotted for a government takedown).

Like these extremists, the Republican Party is supporting violence for their beliefs.

According to the New York Times, House Minority Leader John Boehner declared that the passage of health care reform was “Armageddon.” The Republican National Committee put out a fundraising plea that featured Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi surrounded by flames, while the committee’s chairman declared that it was time to put Pelosi on “the firing line.”

These messages legitimize domestic terrorism against members of Congress. Not only have Democratic congressmen experienced harassment, but it has happened to representatives on both sides of the aisle.

According to FOX News, Virginia Rep. Eric Cantor has received threatening e-mails, and his Richmond campaign office had been shot at.

While this was ongoing nationally, I ran into another, less violent, extremist here on campus.

These die-hard activists can be found frequenting Otterbein’s campus in the spring: street preachers. The first week of the quarter, these radicals were

screaming at us, and it made me very disappointed in our country.

David and Denise Tripp visited from Calvary Chapel of Columbus, “the Jesus people church … not the hippies that became Christians,” Denise said.

I asked them why they were doing what they do and I was told, “It’s an opportunity to make you think about Jesus and to ask questions … To plant a seed about Jesus. We’re called to plant seed, water and reap … the harvest will be reaped by God.” They aren’t sharing God’s word; they’re promoting hate and violence.

Senior theater major Travis Harty said, “Brother Micah (renowned Otterbein street preacher) saw I had a Louisville Cardinals shirt on and said, ‘See? You must be a cool guy! You like the Cardinals? I like the Cardinals!’ And then I said, ‘I’m gay,’ and he said, ‘Never mind, you’re the opposite of a cool guy because you’re going to hell when you die.’”

Internationally, we are waging war against the very radical people who find our way of life insufferable: terrorists.

What are our service people fighting for? Are they laying down their lives so that fanatics can act like the very enemies

PHOTO BY FALLON FORBUSH

JESUS IS THEIR HOMEBOY:

David and Denise Tripp are two of the radical street preachers who push beliefs on students on Otterbein’s campus.

we’re protecting ourselves against? No, they’re defending our freedom.

Most people agree that our freedom comes with responsibility: a responsibility to preserve and protect our precious freedom. However, America has forgotten that the privileges that our freedom affords us must not be recklessly run into the ground.

If you disagree with something, peacefully protest, lobby, write a letter to the editor and vote. Don’t disregard the people

who have dedicated their lives to affording us those rights.

Otherwise, there are plenty of outgoing flights. There are other people lining up to attain citizenship in the land of the free and the home of the brave.

As for the slime that can be found shouting at Otterbein students, you make me ashamed to be a Christian. t&c

FALLON FORBUSH IS A JUNIOR

PUBLIC RELATIONS MAJOR AND IS A CONTRIBUTING WRITER FOR THE

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Presidents’ initials spur intrigue

Middle names of commanders in chief prove to be more unusual than expected

much the opposite, coming in at 997th.

3. William Jefferson ClintonFirst of all, it’s weird hearing William instead of Bill like he is commonly referred to. Secondly, Jefferson? Really? It must be an unspoken law that you must have a weird middle name to be president.

Damn, my middle name is Lynne. Guess I can’t be president.

4. George Herbert Walker Bush- I’m confused as to why people commonly refer to this George’s son as George Junior,

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because technically he isn’t a junior. Juniors must have the same full name as the father and old George has an extra middle name.

5. Ronald Wilson Reagan- I’m seeing a trend. Last names of past presidents make good middle names for future presidents.

I think I’m going to name my future son Washington Adams (insert last name). Maybe it’ll catch on.

6. James Earl Carter, Jr.- I can only think of two things. First, that stupid TV show called “My Name is Earl.” Reruns come

on right after “Lopez Tonight” on TBS, and by that time I am almost asleep and don’t have the energy to find my remote to change it.

And second, Jimmy was a peanut farmer. I’m pretty sure that is the only thing they teach about him in elementary and junior high school.

7. Gerald Rudolph Ford- Sing it with me, “Rudolph the rednosed reindeer had a very shiny nose … ” 8. Richard Milhous Nixon- It’s obviously obscure but it seems fitting. If you’ve ever seen

“Frost/Nixon,” I can almost hear Frank Langella say it.

9. Lyndon Baines Johnson- For having the second most popular last name according to www. namestatistics.com, Lyndon (No. 1,020) and Baines are hilariously uncommon.

10. John Fitzgerald KennedyMaybe I shouldn’t poke fun because he was assassinated … Nah, he has a funny middle name too. t&c JESSICA MILLER IS A JUNIOR

PUBLIC RELATIONS MAJOR AND IS A BUSINESS MANAGER FOR THE

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OC golf teams swing for success With all eyes on the OAC Championships, the golfers still have business to take care of this weekend

BY LAURA VASBINDER Staff Writer

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The members of the Otterbein men’s golf team are preparing to win the OAC Invitational this weekend in an effort to bounce back from a tough loss.

After falling short last weekend, the Cards are looking forward to adding a win to their record.

The golf team came just short of a victory last weekend at Ohio Wesleyan’s Lamkin Strimmer Invitational at Glenross and Oakhaven Golf Clubs.

The team ended in second place out of eight, falling just one stroke behind Ohio Wesleyan.

The Cards shot 592 (286-306) in the course of the two-day tournament.

Junior Ben Adams led the team and tied with Ohio Wesleyan’s Jesse Chiero for second place. Adams shot a 144 (70-74) overall.

Junior Alex Stansell followed in fourth place by shooting rounds of 70 and 75 for a score of 145 overall.

Sophomore Brock Neighbors rounded out the top five by finishing fifth overall, shooting a 146 (73-73).

“We played really well this first day of the tournament and shot our lowest PHOTO BY JAYME DETWEILER

After a rough start to the season, the Cardinals women’s golf team is hoping to land itself on the path to nationals.

Because golf is such a mind game, the players are not only preparing their swings, but also their mental game.

They have a lot to live up to after the past two seasons. The team has made national appearances each year and have done very well in competition. They are looking forward to competing against very skillful and successful teams the rest of the way.

The day before a match is a time for the golfers to perfect their game. The pre-match practice is spent on fine-tuning what each individual feels they need to work on.

The Cards spend a lot of time out on the range practicing for 3-4 hours or until they feel comfortable with their game.

Coming out with a loss last weekend against Ohio Northern, the Cardinals realize that the upcoming OAC Championship won’t be an easy win.

“We really need to buckle down and work really hard the next two weeks to prepare ourselves physically and mentally,” senior Kelly Butler said.

Having a clear, positive mindset is essential while playing a round of golf.

You have to stay calm and composed in order to play well.

“How you choose to think during your round can either make or break what you shoot in the end. All of us just need to keep believing that we have the perfect game in us,” junior Kelsey Tosca said. “There is always room for improvement in anything, but the drive and determination is what really makes the difference.”

There is always pressure when returning to the OAC Championship as the defending champs.

“There is nothing we haven’t faced before in any match,” Tosca said.

“Our team has a good rep, and we’ll defend it with everything we have.”

Nationals are always in the back of the team’s mind as the goal they are trying to reach.

“I hope for another appearance at nationals,” Butler said. “I would love to top off my senior year with another top-five finish at NCAAs.” Tosca is hoping the Cardinals can achieve the same result this season.

“We have the talent, and OAC is a good opportunity to show people what we’re capable of,” she said.

The team will be in action this weekend at Wittenberg in its final tuneup before the OAC Championship. t&c

score of the day,” Neighbors said. “We just could not get our fourth score in the second day, but it was an overall good weekend of golf despite our loss.”

The team is now focusing on its OAC Invitational this week. The invitational will take place at River Greens Course in West Lafayette, Ohio.

The golf team won the OAC Invitational in the fall, shooting 618 (303-315) over the two days. Mount Union, eight strokes behind, took second place.

“The fall scores carry over into this weekend, so we have an advantage over the other teams,” said Neighbors. “We are eight strokes ahead of everyone, so we are really looking for a win at this tournament.”

Though the men are competing in the OAC Invitational this weekend, they are still looking ahead to the OAC Championship.

After this weekend, the Cards will only have one more match at Wooster on April 24 and 25 until the OAC Championship.

Their spring season is wrapping up and preparing them to head to Alliance for the OAC Championship. Mount Union will host the championship on April 30 and May 1.

This weekend’s play will give the team its last opportunity to get set for the OAC Championship and reveal what kind of teams the men should look out for. t&c

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Harnessing the homestands Freshman pitcher prefers home games rather than traveling to fields that do not accommodate opposing relievers

BY DOM PORRETTA Sports Columnist

After playing our last seven games on the road, the Otterbein baseball team has now returned to the comfortable confines of Fishbaugh Field for a six-game homestand.

I personally like playing at our field, not only because it requires no travel or few missed classes, but because we at least have a bench in our bullpen.

I cannot say the same for Rio Grande, the Athletes in Action Complex, Capital or Ohio Wesleyan, unfortunately.

And as you know, all of my time is spent in the bullpen, so I would like to be comfortable.

Regardless, it was home to two exciting ballgames Tuesday when we opened the homestand with a sweep of Wilmington in a conference doubleheader, winning 4-2 and 3-2.

The first game saw a 2-2 tie heading into the fifth inning before we were able to tack on a couple of runs to secure the win.

Freshman pitcher Matt Frey pushed his record to 3-0 this season with his complete-game performance.

In the second game, it looked as though Wilmington might force a split.

The Quakers broke a scoreless tie in the top of the seventh with two runs.

Down to our last six outs, our offense finally hit its stride in the bottom of the eighth when senior shortstop John Quimby hit a home run to tie the game at two.

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The very next batter, freshman catcher Wes Meadows, followed up with another dinger, his fifth, to take a 3-2 lead.

The one-run cushion proved to be enough as sophomore Dustin Reuter came in to record his first collegiate save.

The two wins pushed our overall record to 13-6 and conference record to 5-1, having won our last four conference games as we swept cross-town rival Capital Saturday.

Junior John LaCorte got his sixth win of the season when he won game one 5-0.

He now has a 6-0 record to go along with a 2.20 earned run average, which was third in the league as of Monday.

LaCorte attributes his early success in part to his “Wild Thing” haircut from “Major League.”

For those who have not seen the movie, ex-convict pitcher for the Cleveland Indians Ricky Vaughn, played by Charlie Sheen, sports a goofy zigzagged haircut on the back of his head.

Vaughn throws ridiculously hard, but has a tough time with control.

LaCorte, who has topped out at 90 mph this season, leads the league in wins, but also in hit batters, although unofficially.

The statistics on the OAC Web site show he has only hit eight batters, meaning he would be second in the league, but he is quick to point out he should have 10, as two were incorrectly labeled as walks.

So, the “Wild Thing” haircut is surprisingly fitting for LaCorte, who has been what many

pitchers would deem “effectively wild.”

LaCorte will most likely get a shot at his seventh win in our next conference game Saturday when we face Mount Union in a doubleheader starting at 1 p.m. at home.

In our most recent action, we jumped out to a 4-0 lead over visiting Rio Grande yesterday with Quimby hitting another leadoff home run, pushing his total to a conference-leading 11.

Unfortunately, the Red Storm, who are currently ranked twenty-fifth in the nation in NAIA, chipped away and eventually took an 8-4 lead during a five-run sixth inning.

Rio Grande went on to take the game 9-4. If you are wondering how they recorded that last run, it was off me when I made a surprising two-inning appearance, my third of the season.

We will be back in action versus Wittenberg today at 4 p.m. at Fishbaugh Field. t&c

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10 Dom Porretta P W-L 0-0 ERA 6.00 APP 3 IP 3 R 2 ER 2 BB 1 SO 5

JOB WELL DONE:

Softball Lacrosse &Otterbein & 0 8 Otterbein 3 Wilmington 1 1

Adrian (MI) 17

WP Ford, Stull LP Zwicker, Hedges

W Gaeger L Hatchard

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AC: Monroe 3 goals OC: Dowell 2 goals

PHOTO BY JAYME DETWEILER

Reliever Dom Porretta toed the rubber Wednesday, surrendering one run in two innings of work. Otterbein lost 9-4.

M Tennis &Wilmington 1 Otterbein 8

Brodhead 6-3, 6-2 Catanese 6-1, 6-0

W Tennis &Otterbein 7 Wilmington 2 Rings 6-0, 6-0 Thinnes 6-1, 6-1

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