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‘Dead Man’ calls for laughs 6 Campus burglars get bolder 4 Junior unearths obscure city locales 8 Golf teams hit long drive to championships 12
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Otterbein’s production of “Dead Man’s Cell Phone” opens this weekend.
Men’s distance crew will run the “Milk Mile” this Sunday.
Cavs beat the Bulls in round one of the playoffs.
The Science Building is roughly $5.5 million in debt.
Naomi Campbell had another tantrum and smacked a camera.
Oil rig sinks off the coast of Mexico and poses threat to environment. Information compiled by Daniele Murphy. Information from otterbein.edu and cnn.com.
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Britany Byers Lindsey Hobbs
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Hollywood remakes prove disastrous It seems that almost every time classic films are remade, they become increasingly worse Hollywood, you should be ashamed of yourself. No, I’m not talking about your celebrities with their plastic surgery and their stupid baby names and their inflated salaries. Nor am I talking about your absurd reality LINDSEY shows that infest HOBBS our televisions. I’m talking about shameful movie remakes. Some movies are just unremakeable. Fact. For those of you who do not know what I am talking about, a perfect example of this phenomenon is the recreation of “A Nightmare on Elm Street” that premieres this weekend. Now, I held my tongue when Rob Zombie remade “Halloween” and New Line Cinema resurrected “Friday the 13th” again, but now they’re bringing back Freddy Krueger too? What is the point? The beauty of these movies, when they hit theaters in the ’70s and ’80s, was that they were the first of their kind. The shock factor was all there. That’s why they are considered horror movie classics. These remakes are simply recycled plotlines with revamped, over-the-top gore and twice as much nudity. Or, as I like to call them: total nonsense. So, once again I ask, what is the point?
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The “Halloween” remake is cringeworthy, to say the least.
One could argue that movie producers are trying to introduce classic masterpieces to new audiences, but the people who are young enough to think of “A Nightmare on Elm Street” as new are way too young to be in that rated-R theater in the first place. The truth is, it’s all about the money. With today’s technology, movies can be produced with utmost efficiency, and if you pair that up with little-known actors, you’ve got yourself a small budget that DVD sales alone will cover easily. And hey, they save even more money with remakes because their scripts have already been written. Hollywood is beginning to favor quantity over quality, and for that I say shame on them.
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Now, don’t get me wrong, not all movie remakes are a terrible idea. I am limited on cash, so I haven’t actually seen “Clash of the Titans” yet, but I think it looks flippin’ sweet. The special effects in this remake will most definitely trump the claymation and action figures of the original, so it should get a thumbs up no matter which way you slice it. Also, there’s a “Robin Hood” remake coming out in mid-May that has Russell Crowe in it, so … well, I really think that Russell Crowe is enough said. But, even with these cinematic gems, I still remain disappointed in the movie industry. To quote my stepdad whenever he sees a new movie trailer on TV: “Sigh. They just don’t make movies like they used to.”
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Did you know they are recycling the plot of “Beauty and the Beast” this July for an updated, live-action version called “Beastly”? Really, Hollywood? Now Disney? At least Tim Burton had enough respect for Disney that in “Alice in Wonderland” he cast such aficionados as Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter, but “Beastly” stars MaryKate Olsen as the evil witch. No. Not acceptable. Let’s face the facts here, people. How many movie remakes have won Best Picture at the Academy Awards over the years? Don’t think too hard, because the answer is none. I’m sorry if this editorial makes me sound like that crotchety old woman who just doesn’t understand kids these days, but it’s the way I feel. And I know that no amount of complaining is going to change the fact that the economy is terrible, therefore less people are going to movie theaters and Hollywood has to compensate in any way they can. However, you can rest assured that you’ll never see me standing in line to see an Olsen twin ruin a classic Disney tale. Or any tale for that matter. Unless of course it’s during Free Movie Night. Like I said, I’m poor and I haven’t been to the movies in a long time. t&c LINDSEY HOBBS IS A FRESHMAN JOURNALISM MAJOR AND IS THE NEWS EDITOR FOR THE t&c.
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Stanzi Davis and Eric Folks prepare for opening night of “Dead Man’s Cell Phone” this Thursday. COVER PHOTO BY JAYME DETWEILER
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opinion
Human trafficking is no laughing matter
Though not frequently covered by the media, statistics for the U.S. alone prove this topic is still a serious issue
Last week, popular Cleveland shock jock Shane French came under fire from listeners and service groups after allegedly praising acts of human trafficking. French, better known as Rover from COLE the hot-talk HAGUE radio program Rover’s Morning Glory, is infamous for his racy discussion of popular topics on weekday mornings on several Ohio stations. According to listener Erin Michel, the conversation came about during the discussion over recent accusations of actor Steven Seagal harboring sex slaves in his home. Michel claims French and his slew of commentators touted Seagal as a hero, and made several comments about their personal fantasies of owning their own sex slaves.
In response to this transaction, Michel wrote a letter to the Ohio Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers in hopes of raising awareness about what messages are being broadcast in the Ohio community. As a result of the broadcast, Dayton Human Trafficking Accords has filed a formal complaint with the distributor of Rover’s Morning Glory, Clear Channel, asking for an on-air apology from French and the other featured DJs, an apology on their website and disciplinary actions taken against them. In response, the regional manager of Clear Channel, Brian Dytko, made a statement that the broadcast organization is in the process of reviewing this specific edition of Rover’s Morning Glory. Though it is not an issue that is called to the public’s attention in the mainstream media as often as say, the economy or the
war on terror, human trafficking is a serious and current issue. And this is perhaps the thing that makes the issue so horrifying — the fact that the topic may seem somewhat ignored by the mainstream media. However, Otterbein has worked to raise awareness about human trafficking across campus. The Center for Community Engagement recently promoted an off-campus tailgating benefit, encouraging Otterbein students to come and learn more about how to end modern day slavery. The rally took place April 16 on High Street, where the International Justice Mission and Gracehaven — the only Ohio facility for survivors of human trafficking — collected donations, and worked to educate attendees. When most Americans talk about slavery, we often speak of it in a historical context. We speak of it as a shameful piece
of our country’s history, and most of us believe that though it is an issue we may still need to address or repent for, we do not speak of it as a current plight or social issue. According to www.humantrafficking.org, the U.S. is both a transit and destination country for trafficked men and women. Moreover, it is estimated that between 14,000 and 18,000 people are trafficked annually. Those who are victims of human trafficking, as well as their families and loved ones, understand the severity and actuality of this worldwide crisis. It’s my hope that Otterbein will continue its efforts to educate its students and the community on trafficking and slavery. And finally, though I didn’t get to hear Rover’s broadcast firsthand, the reality is that human trafficking, sexual exploitation and slavery are very serious, contemporary topics. They are not subjects that should be laud-
ed or endorsed by men because they maintain their own set of personal, masculine insecurities. So to French and his colleagues, here are my comments: Grow up and quit laughing. t&c COLE HAGUE IS A SENIOR
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By the numbers
14,500-17,500 – Estimated number of foreign nationals trafficked into U.S. every year. 1,379 – Number of foreign national victims of human trafficking certified by the Department of Health and Human Services from October 2000 – 2007. 244,000 – Number of American children and youth estimated to be at risk of child sexual exploitation.
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OC summer camps target future students While campers look for some fun, OC aims to shine some light on what it has to offer to prospective students This summer, Otterbein plans summer camp coordinator. “The summer camp program is one to reach out to a new group of of many initiatives prompted middle and high school-age stuby President Krendl’s interest in dents with new hands-on connecting the campus to the community.” summer camps. The Imaginary Worlds camp Five new camps will enable students to use the will be offered Scratch visual programming sysin addition to tem to develop their own game camps already idea and actually create it. held at OtAt the end of the five-day terbein. The program, the kids will even be camps will able to upload the game they be led by created to Massachusetts Institut Otterbein HANNAH of Technology’s website, meanprofessors ULLOM ing the whole world will have a and instructors. chance to see it. I think these camps are goThe Movie of Your Mind ing to create some hype about is a day camp where poetry Otterbein and the cool things we do here. Since some of them meets digital storytelling. Sound random? I thought so too, but are targeted toward high school students, it may encourage them it looks like it would be a really fascinating experience. to come to Otterbein after they Students will be encouraged graduate. to write poetry with the help of Nice move, Otterbein. inspiring atmospheres around “They [the campers] are campus like Uptown Westerville. getting a small taste of what life They will then be able to might be like as an Otterbein write scripts using those poems student,” said Jill McCullough, thursday, april. 29, 2010 | vol. 91, issue 25
to create mini-movies with digital video editing software. See Me, Hear Me is a theater design tech camp where students can learn skills needed to keep the lights and sound up and running during a performance. I think this would be an especially awesome camp to attend. Otterbein’s Theatre Department is amazing and anyone interested in this field would benefit from learning from such talented people. The Arts Have Heart is a camp for students in grades two through five. They will be able to partake in creating their own art by singing, dancing and learning about international music. Finally, Otterbein will offer an Equine Riding camp. Sign me up. What better way to show off our new Center for Equine Studies than to hold summer camps there? This camp is the most extensive and hands-on by far. Students will have an opportu-
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HORSIN’ AROUND:
One OC camp will allow middle and high school-age students to explore the stables of the new Center for Equine Studies.
nity to gain hands-on experience with stable management, general horse care and equine first aid. So far, it looks like the summer camps are going to be a hit. According to McCullough, about 60 students have signed up so far. There’s even a wait list for the Imaginary Worlds camp.
There is one other excellent thing about the camps — some require students to pack a lunch, and any day you don’t have to eat Campus Center food is a good day. t&c HANNAH ULLOM IS A SOPHOMORE
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Stephen Brown ’87 President and CEO of Payne & Brown Insurance BY SHARON ZALOKAR Staff Writer
WINDOW SHOPPING:
How did Otterbein prepare you for your career? Since Otterbein is a liberal arts college, I strongly feel that I would not be where I am today if Otterbein did not require those most-dreaded IS classes.
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Crimes have been successful by climbing or reaching through open and unlocked windows.
Thieves strike first floors Students living in ground-level residence rooms are being burgled BY LINDSEY HOBBS News Editor
Lock your doors and windows. Thieves are wreaking havoc on Otterbein’s campus. According to Otterbein Security and the Westerville Division of Police, items were stolen from the residence halls of Clements, Engle, 25 W. Home St. and Scott in the last week. Larry Banaszak, director of Otterbein Security, said that they currently have no suspects for these crimes. The most expensive of the stolen items was a MacBook computer from a first floor room in Scott Hall. Kayla Glassford, freshman early childhood education major and the resident of the room, had been studying with some
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friends before leaving the room for a short time. “They bent out the (window) screen,” said Glassford, referring to how the thief entered her room. According to the Westerville Police Division report, shortly after this incident WPD were notified of a second theft victim on the first floor of Garst Hall. The suspect removed the window screen and reached through to take one Xbox® video game and seven Playstation 3® video games off of a desk that was near the window. Brock Burzanko, freshman undecided major, and his roommate were a little luckier than the other victims. “I was on my way home and campus security called me and
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said someone had noticed feet dangling out of our window,” he said. According to Banaszak, these witnesses were two service department employees. However, Burzanko said nothing was stolen or moved around in his room. Some students around campus were shocked at the news of these burglaries. “I just can’t believe that someone is that desperate they would start popping out screens,” said Lucas Gates, junior psychology major. However, Gates said that he thinks locking the doors and windows when you leave the room is important. “It’s just common sense to lock your door when you go out,” said Gates. t&c
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What was your major? Business administration with a concentration in management.
What do you do? After graduation I worked five years at State Auto and then decided to join the agency side of the business in 1992. I now own my own multi-lined insurance agency and am partnered in four others throughout Ohio. What’s the most rewarding part of your job? It’s a combination of a lot of things, but most of all I enjoy the end result of hard work. What were you involved in while at Otterbein? I was a guard on the basketball team all four years. During my 1985-86 season, I was awarded
How have you given back to the community? I was president-elect of the Rotary Club of Westerville for the 2006-2007 term. I have coached all my girls’ basketball and soccer teams at St. Paul School. We as a family have a strong church association with St. Paul the Apostle Parish here in Westerville and we also volunteer and support Westerville Area Resource Ministry (WARM). What did you do over Spring Break ’10? As a family, we took advantage of the opportunity given through St. Paul Church to take a trip to Washington, D.C. to help the homeless and elderly for the week. If you could go back, is there anything you would do differently? I would have taken those dreaded “required” classes seriously.
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According to the WPD and the Otterbein Security Log, the following has been reported from April 21 through April 28.
1. 04/21 Between the hours of 11 p.m. and 12 p.m., two burglaries took place at Scott and Garst Halls. A laptop was stolen from a room in Scott, and the screen of the room window had been pulled. From Garst, seven video games were stolen. It appeared the suspect reached through the window and took the games off the victim’s desk. 2. 04/22 An iPod was stolen from the unlocked room of a student in 25 W. Home St. The burglary took place between the hours of 3:50 and 7 p.m. 3. 04/23 There was an attempted burglary in Engle Hall between 2:07 and 2:11 p.m. The suspect was seen climbing through a window. Police were called, and upon searching the room they found nothing missing.
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OC considers another OU staffer for vacancy
After Dave Mead exits his office, Otterbein may fill his position with a candidate from a familiar affiliation BY FALLON FORBUSH Contributing Writer
Otterbein looked to Athens, Ohio once again to consider filling its newly vacant management position. President Kathy Krendl informed campus in February that Dave Mead, vice president of Business Affairs, announced his resignation on or before June 30, 2010. “We appreciate his contributions to his alma mater and wish him continued success,” Krendl said. “We will begin the search process for his replacement immediately.” According to Mary Kerr, committee member of the Search Committee for the Vice President for Business Affairs Position, Otterbein has narrowed it down to two candi-
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dates: Rebecca Vazquez-Skillings and Melvin Klinkner. “The search committee identified the publications and websites they thought would be most appropriate for reaching qualified candidates,” Kerr said. “They were also encouraged to use their own networks to promote the position and identify qualified candidates.” President Krendl left her position as executive vice president and provost of Ohio University to be appointed to office of the president at Otterbein on June 1, 2009. Rebecca Vazquez-Skillings, the assistant vice president for Budget Planning & Analysis at Ohio University, has been on campus for interviews this week. When asked if VazquezSkillings’ affiliation with Ohio University would give her a leg
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up on the competition, Kerr responded with, “No, the search committee looked at qualifications and higher education experience. The phone interviews were also helpful in determining
“We appreciate his (Dave Mead’s) contributions to his alma mater and wish him continued success.” President Krendl which candidates would best serve Otterbein and these two candidates were both outstanding.
“At the conclusion of the interviews, the committee will provide me with their assessments of the candidates and feedback from across the campus, and I will make the final decision,” Kerr said. Otterbein recently underwent major budget cuts where employee retirement contributions were cut 3 percent and a 3.5 percent reduction in discretionary expenses collegewide went into effect. According to Mead, there have been no wage increases and employee positions have been left vacant. Conversely, compared to public universities in Ohio, Ohio University’s average salaries ranked No. 3 for professors and No. 2 for associate professors. Also, from the 2007-2008 school year to 2008-2009, Ohio University’s overall continuing
faculty salary increase was 5.4 percent. Among its peer institutions, Ohio University also ranks No. 10 for professors and No. 7 for associate professors in average full-time faculty compensation. Liz Bennett, associate director for Data Management, Analysis & Reporting at Ohio University, would not release salaries of administration or individual salaries of employees. Why would you leave Ohio University to come to Otterbein? Vazquez-Skillings elected not to participate in a question and answer session with the Tan and Cardinal. Klinkner, the other candidate and vice president for Financial Planning and Administration at Missouri Western State University, will be visiting campus next week, May 3-4. t&c
News briefs from around campus
Otterbein kicks it with kids
On Friday, April 30, Otterbein is teaming up with Avalon Elementary School to present the Kid Fit Family Health and Activity Night. Around 25 OC volunteers will lead activities for the children that will be centered around fun with fitness. t&c
OC Founders Day first in thirty years
On Monday, Otterbein celebrated its first Founders Day in three decades. A weekend of festivities preceded the holiday, including a Founders Day Spring Service Plunge, in which over 400 OC students participated. Also, almost 50 people took part in a 5K Donut Run which benefited the Westerville Area Resource Ministry. The Founders Day Convocation was held Monday and featured historical music and re-enactments by members of the Otterbein community. t&c
DeVore done with Greensboro
Former Otterbein president, Brent DeVore, has left his latest position as interim president at Greensboro College in North Carolina. “Our new president started today (Monday) and Dr. DeVore returned to Ohio a week or so ago,” Lex Alexander, director of External Relations at Greensboro College, said. t&c
Out-of-date Student Affairs
The Student Life Committee is updating student group constitutions campuswide. According to Julie Saker, director of Student Conduct and Wellness, groups on file at the Office of Student Affairs are out-of-date and have not been kept up with. Student Affairs’ file for the GLBTQ alliance group on campus, FreeZone!, dated back all the way to 1990. The group has been updating their constitution, but it among others had never been collected by Student Affairs. t&c
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Replacement for Quiznos closer to being decided
The Quiznos at the Roost Change Committee has gotten closer to finding the new food fix on campus. The committee is now considering a “C store” concept, convenience store, similar to the Melt in Cleveland.
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OC announces speaker
The 2010 graduation ceremony commencement speaker is one of the world’s top scientific research and technology development leaders, Dr. Jeffrey Wadsworth. Wadsworth is the president and CEO of Battelle, the world’s largest independent scientific research and technological growth institute. Dr. Wadsworth is the author of almost 300 scientific papers, as well as one book. Otterbein will continue its legacy of featuring a student speaker who will also address the Class of 2010, the last to receive a diploma from Otterbein College. t&c www.otterbein360.com |
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Polaris rib joint makes the cut
T&C food critic feels satisfied with more than just the ribs at Shane’s Rib Shack BY JUSTIN MCDONALD Contributing Writer
LIPSTICK LADIES:
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Hermia (Amanda Huxtable, left) talks Jean (Stanzi Davis) into putting on some lipstick.
Play mixes death and phones
“Dead Man’s Cell Phone” shows a darker side of technology, complete with a light show, ballet and papier mâché kidney BY ELIZABETH LIVINGSTON Staff Writer
For your seasonal dose of laughter, make your way to the Campus Center Theatre to see the Otterbein Theatre Department’s presentation of “Dead Man’s Cell Phone.” Not your typical sappy love story, this comedy by acclaimed playwright Sarah Ruhl is sure to have you entertained for an evening of fun and surprises. A continuously ringing cell phone in a quiet café is answered by a woman. Unbeknownst to her, she is answering a dead man’s cell phone. Her intent to care for the other customers in the café draws her into a world completely different from her own. The story is filled with imaginative creativity, twists and turns and a lot of loose ends. Sophomore acting major and lead actress in the play Stanzi Davis said, “The storyline is absurd. I can’t imagine myself doing what the main character actually did, but it is interesting to see how it all plays out.” The creativity of Ruhl’s play has rubbed off on Otterbein’s theatre production crew as well. page 6 |
Sophomore Ali Flynn, theatre design and technology major, is the master painter for the production. She said the entire set has been designed by students, which is rare for most Otterbein productions. Except for the director, students have filled the major roles for the crew. “Working with my peers as collaborators has been really enjoyable,” Flynn said. Another unique feature of the set includes a light-up kidney made of papier mâché. Along with some other flashy props, all of the backdrops on the set were done by airbrush. A cell phone ballet will be featured in the play as well. “The light design is incredible,” Davis said. “The show is simply staged, but every element of technology is well-developed, which makes it beautiful to watch.” Author Sarah Ruhl is a MacArthur Genius Grant recipient, Pulitzer Prize finalist and author of the plays “The Clean House” and “Eurydice.” “Dead Man’s Cell Phone” takes a look into how humans remember the dead and the ways we are changed by their memories.
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The use of technology is pertinent to the audience’s level of connectivity in society. The message is portrayed by a woman who is faced with questions and personal assumptions about morality, redemption and connection to the rest of the world through various technologies. Because the play was written in the early 2000s, many of the messages and ideas are “relevant for a student audience,” Davis said. Opening night for “Dead Man’s Cell Phone” is Thursday, April 29, at 7:30 p.m. in the Campus Center Theatre. Tickets are $15 each or free with a valid Cardinal Card and can be reserved by calling the box office at (614) 823-1109. t&c
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“Dead Man’s Cell Phone”
April 29, at 7:30 p.m. April 30 and May 1 at 8 p.m. May 7 and 8 at 8 p.m. All shows will be held at the Campus Center Theatre at 100 W. Home St. Tickets cost $15 or free with a valid Cardinal Card
We have moved into the heat of spring, summer is just around the corner and with the increase of girls in tight jean shorts, outdoor activities and avoiding class comes cravings for delicious barbecue. This week the craving hit me hard. However, I wasn’t able to rely on my normal crutch, the nearby City Barbecue. My staple of summer slow-roasted meat binging has become a part of the growing list of restaurants limited by my New Year’s resolution. In a spurt of desperation I reached for my girlfriend’s iPhone and shook the Urbanspoon application. To my surprise, a Polaris location locked into the first slot. The third came to a stop on a single dollar sign, and Shane’s Rib Shack fell into the center. Shane’s is located in Gemini Place at the back of the main mall just past Toys R Us. I won’t glorify Shane’s. After all, it is a chain. I unfortunately managed to wreck the waiter’s day. He screwed up our order and that of the table next to us. After multiple trips to the kitchen, I ended up with half a barbecue chicken, chicken tenders, pulled
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pork, two chopped barbecue chicken sandwiches and a half rack of ribs. I was in heaven. All the food was delicious; however, the style of barbecue leaned more toward sauce dominance over my personal favorite, a slow-cooked dry rub. Regardless, the chicken and ribs stood out as exceptional choices. The chicken was cooked on the bone, keeping it moist and great for dipping, while the ribs had smoky undertones and maintained a home-cooked feel. The two sides were exceptional. Fried okra was a great, crispy alternative to fries, while the Brunswick stew turned out to be a delightful barbecue sauce-based grouping of veggies and pulled pork. The big surprise, however, was the chicken tenders. Upon arrival I was determined to rid my Shack Sampler of this insult to barbecue purists, but I found I was sorely wrong. The tenders resembled Raising Cane’s® and were made from all white meat strips of chicken, with barbecue and hot sauces for dipping. Overall, the chain impressed me. Still, I can’t help but miss the hushpuppies at City Barbecue. Oh well, only seven months left. t&c
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What’s your flavor?
Name: Malika Mintoop Year: junior Major: life science What’s your flavor? vanilla Favorite TV show: “America’s Best Dance Crew” Favorite place on campus: library Favorite music artist: Mary J. Blige Favorite color: purple Favorite zoo animal: lion Favorite pizza topping: pepperoni
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Uptown store keeps things whimsical Entering Outside Envy is like falling down the rabbit hole into Wonderland BY PHILLECIA COCHRAN Staff Writer
been really easy for me to find stuff for a bunch of different people. I have a lot of family It may not seem like a place members, so I have a lot of for Otterbein students at first birthdays to keep in mind. Plus, glance, but Outside Envy may it’s not that expensive.” have more to offer than you One thing that sets Outside think. Envy apart is the fact that their Many shops along inventory changes regularly. Westerville’s main stretch have “It changes with each come and gone over the last season,” Rogers said. “We several years (Sour Records, The really get new merchandise Dog Joint and Westerville Grille every month. By bringing in to name a few), but Outside something new regularly, we Envy, located at 15 N. State St., get customers coming back to will have been in its current see what we have in stock that location for we didn’t have three years before. Every come August. January we go This State “We’ve seen a lot of to a gift show Street staple’s in Atlanta to students buy plants and scope the scene tagline, “Art of the outside of Garden, Deck things. It’s a really easy Columbus to and Patio,” see what people can be a little way to spruce up their want,” she said. misleading, Customer dorm rooms.” especially feedback is also in terms of to the Owner Kriss Rogers essential Otterbein business of the students. shop. Rogers “We offer explained that a very unique atmosphere,” for a while, glow-in-the-dark and said Outside Envy owner solar items were becoming so Kriss Rogers. “We’re really popular that they kept three or for anybody who enjoys the four key items in stock regularly outdoors and wants their so that they were available for outdoor environment to look purchase on their website. and feel cool.” Otterbein students can keep So, how might that focus better tabs on Outside Envy’s benefit an Otterbein student inventory now that the shop who quite literally has zero is present on Facebook and outdoor space to work with? Twitter. “We’re able to target “We find that a lot of a younger consumer now. It’s Otterbein students come here to immediate, and we can use it to purchase gifts, but there are also tell everyone what is new in the quite a few who find things for store,” Rogers added. inside their dorms. We’ve seen Another bonus for Otterbein a lot of students buy plants and students is the prices. “We have things. It’s a really easy way for a lot of gifts for under $10 and them to spruce up their dorm even more for under $20. We rooms,” Rogers said. think you shouldn’t have to Westerville resident Ashley spend a ton of money at a store Warren has utilized the store’s like ours,” Rogers said. changing inventory when it Outside Envy is open seven comes to holidays and birthdays. days a week and can also be “They just have so much stuff reached through their website at and since it changes so much, it’s www.outside-envy.com. t&c thursday, april 29, 2010 | vol. 91, issue 25
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State Street’s Outside Envy sells colorful and peculiar oddities for gardens, patios and even dorm rooms. Owner Kriss Rogers (pictured) said OC students often buy decorations for their dorms.
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Beat boredom, discover Westerville
Baker’s Dozen Minus Three
We all have our favorite places in Westerville. Be it the parks or the great food, it seems like there are endless options for fun things to do, even though we all complain about being bored sometimes. Here’s a list of a few of my favorites, in no JESSICA order at all. Most MILLER are within walking distance, too.
1. Serendipity Ice Cream and Coffee: The ice cream
shop uptown on College Avenue. It’s super cheap, especially with the Otterbein discount. I got a bowl of mint chocolate chip last night for $2. It’s just a chill place to hang out. And free Wi-Fi is always great.
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Westerville may seem small and dull, but there is much to be found in town, whether you’re looking for something to eat, a place to relax or outdoor activities.
There’s no need to travel far to find fun off campus that won’t break the bank 2. Blue Turtle Tea and Spice Company: It’s uptown on State Street. I’ve been here a couple of times. The food was classic with a funky twist, but always great. They also have loads of tea and herbs, hence the name.
3. Frank Art Museum: On Vine Street on the other side of State Street. It looks like an old church, but they feature different themes of local artists. It’s something different to do instead of driving downtown to COSI and the other museums. Check it out on Otterbein’s website. 4. Alum Creek Lake: Take
Africa Road north. When you get to Big Walnut or Lewis Center Road, make a left and the park is on your right. Best park
ever. I thought everyone knew about this place, but apparently not. I go on a regular basis just to hang out. Lots of people go to run the huge stairs, and there is a playground and picnic tables, too. It’s fun to go up to the top and look down at the lake to watch boaters, fishers and ducks.
5. Rita’s: Neighboring Little
Caesar’s, another favorite, Rita’s has custard and flavored ice and pretty much anything but ice cream. They even combine custard and ice to create what they call Misto® shakes. It’s something different from the typical Graeter’s, Dairy Queen and Cold Stone.
6. Heavenly Cup: On the
corner of Main and State streets, the very tiny space feels intimate
as you order your coffee. And way cheaper than Starbucks. They even have daily specials. Check out their Facebook page.
7. That’s So Sweet: Right by the new Thai Grille on College Avenue. It has all of the old-fashioned candy you had as a kid. If you ever have a craving for something you can’t buy at the gas station counter anymore, you should stop by. 8. Westerville Community Center: On the corner
of County Line Road and Cleveland Avenue. There’s a pool with water slides and a lazy river. Enough said. Oh, and a rock climbing wall, pool tables and everything else you’d typically expect at a recreation center.
9. Alum Creek Park: The one on the way to the Art and Communication Building. It’s great for sledding in the winter as well as all the fun stuff when the weather is nice. There is a basketball court, sand volleyball court, baseball field, soccer field, a huge playground and an outdoor amphitheatre. 10. Everal Barn and Homestead: There is a park
between the BP and the Westerville Fire Department. There is a lake and a barn. It’s pretty neat. Some people have weddings or graduation parties there.
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WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THING TO DO AROUND WESTERVILLE? “I enjoy walking, especially down the bike path.”
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“I enjoy going to the Westerville Library. I go there once a week.”
—Arianne Shank junior early childhood education
“Riding Westerville’s service truck home from the Old Bag on Thursdays.”
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“Being new to Westerville, I like to go running to get to know the area a little better.
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opinion
Texting becomes irritating classroom faux pas
Constant cell phone usage during class time is not only disruptive, but disrespectful to professors and students Click. Click. Click. Giggle. Click. Click. Click. Are your neighbor’s texting habits during class distracting? Or how about the person in front of you on Facebook? It seems our generation is so comfortable with our technology CLARISSA COMBS that we forget some basic courtesies in the classroom. “You just hear the clicking as you try and listen,” said Brittany Nichols, junior business and economics double major. “It’s disrespectful.” Do I leave my cell phone on during class? Yes, but it’s usually on vibrate. Do I think there is room for professors understanding when it comes to classroom technology? Yes, but let’s not abuse it. It’s not that we have to abstain from technology while in class, but giving professors
our full attention is something that really benefits ourselves. And it is a lot less annoying to sit next to. It is interesting, when one reviews Otterbein’s “Campus Life Handbook” and reads the Student Code of Conduct section, there is no policy for classroom behavior. Granted, using a cell phone or checking Facebook isn’t going to harm anyone, so I am not suggesting there should be a policy, but it is still an issue that is fairly modern, and professors and students need to get on the same page about it. “It’s not so much an issue of disorderly conduct as it is a question of civility,” said Susan Fagan, associate vice president for Academic Affairs and dean of Academic Services. According to Fagan, there is not currently a plan to create a policy for classroom respect concerning this new wave of technology.
Professors are free to create their own rules in the classroom that students should follow. So there is no need for a campuswide policy, but some classrooms are more respectful than others. If you have class with Bruce Bailey, business, accounting and economics professor, you know that no cell phones are allowed in the classroom and tardiness is unacceptable. “That policy is clearly communicated on day one,” Bailey said. “As a result, I don’t have problems of this nature in my classroom.” But if you are in professor and Chair of sociology Heidi Ballard’s class, she does not have a policy on cell phones. “My cell phone does occasionally ring if I forget to turn it off,” Ballard said. “How many rules do we need to create to have a functioning social space?” With just about everyone on campus with a cell phone in hand, it’s likely they will find their way to the classroom.
According to the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), in 2008 there were 270 million cell phones in use in the United Sates, along with 231 million Internet users. Now that the Internet is accessible by phone, it makes it all the more tempting to comment on a picture while sitting in a slow class. Minnesota State University (MSU) does not have a direct policy against cell phone usage in class, but it does publish “reactive strategies” for addressing rude behavior, and it outlines professors’ rights to deal with such behaviors. For example, an excessive and distracting cell phone user may be asked to leave class. A detailed document published by MSU’s Student Affairs offers options to both the student and professor on how to deal with rudeness in the classroom. Perhaps where an actual policy may be overkill, such a document being distributed may not be a bad idea for faculty to use and for students to respect.
Just as we students can respect our professors by putting our cell phones away and not doing anything distracting or disrespectful in the classroom, professors can respect us by making their policies clear and having a little leniency if our cell phone accidentally rings, as long as it is not normal behavior. We don’t need a campuswide policy telling us that it is not OK to use a cell phone in class. We can just behave as we do at the movies: sit down, put our phone on silent and pay attention for two hours. t&c CLARISSA COMBS IS A SENIOR ENGLISH MAJOR AND IS A
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sports
Lady Cards drop match Team falls to Baldwin-Wallace in the battle of OAC unbeatens BY DANIELLE PAULEY Staff Writer
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MATCH POINT:
Sophomore Ryan Roberts and the men’s tennis team will be in action today at Heidelberg to wrap up the regular season.
The Otterbein women’s tennis team traveled to Berea and lost a tough 5-4 battle against Baldwin-Wallace Wednesday afternoon. This was a battle for first place in the Ohio Athletic Conference as both the Cardinals and the Yellow Jackets went into this match unbeaten in the OAC. Senior Megan Anders and junior Kylie Hammons won the only doubles match for Otterbein as the singles players went 3-3. Seniors Brittany Rings and Cheryl Thinnes continued their winning ways individually but dropped their doubles match.
OC runners set to take flight Otterbein track teams optimistic about OAC Championships BY AARON ANGEL Staff Writer
Both track teams may not have the depth that many Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) foes do, but the Cardinals still have a shot at taking home some medals in the OAC Championships. On the women’s side, the Cardinals have a strong chance of sweeping the 100-meter hurdles. “We have a couple girls who have a good chance to score,” assistant coach John Lintz said. Out of the top six performers in the conference, four spots are currently filled by Otterbein runners. Senior Stacey Schall and sophomore Samie Corbin are strong contenders in the 400meter hurdles as well. Corbin currently sits atop the OAC in the event. In the long distance events, senior distance runner Nicole Reese has a chance at taking the 5,000-meter crown. Last season, Reese placed sixth in the event. “If she runs the way we know she’s capable of in the
5,000-meter and the steeple chase, I think Reese can be at least all-conference in at least two events. She is that talented,” Lintz said. A pair of freshmen give Otterbein its best chance of taking the high jump and long jump titles, a feat they have not reached in over a decade.
“He’s (Austin Curbow) the real deal. We’re lucky to get a guy of his caliber.” Coach John Lintz Freshmen high jumper Katelyn Jinks and long jumper Michelle Gernert currently sit second and third respectively in their events. Once again on the men’s side, the usual players are the main focal point for Otterbein’s title hopes.
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Senior long distance runner Heath Gibson looks poised to place in the 1,500-meter run. “Heath transferred in from Miami of Ohio and has run the fifth fastest time in school history in the 1,500-meters this year, so he has the ability to run a really fast time this weekend,” Lintz said. Junior distance runner Chris Fyock sits third in the OAC in both the 5,000-meter and 1,000meter run. Sophomore hurdler Austin Curbow has stayed atop the conference almost all season in the 110-meter hurdles. Curbow can achieve his fourth straight OAC title in the hurdles with a win this weekend. “He’s the real deal,” Lintz said. “We’re lucky to get a guy of his caliber.” The only Cardinal on the men’s side that has a strong chance of placing in a field event is sophomore pole vaulter Karl Wunderle who threw 4.55 meters in the OAC Black Split Meet April 2. The two-day event kicks off tomorrow in Alliance with Mount Union hosting. t&c
“This was a very tough loss for us,” said Hammons. “We just have to focus on the OAC Championships now and be proud of our other accomplishments this week.” Though the Cardinals lost to Baldwin-Wallace, they have much to be proud of after last week’s play. The team made school history after defeating Walsh and Heidelberg, surpassing 15 wins on the year. “It is very exciting to be a part of the team to make school history,” said senior Jena Smith. The senior class has shown great leadership and largely contributed to the season’s success. “We are very close as a senior class,” said senior Megan An-
ders. “We are really excited for the upcoming OAC Championships.” As well as surpassing a record, Anders was also awarded OAC Player of the Week. She has a record of 8-9 in singles and 12-6 in doubles this season. Baldwin-Wallace was a tough loss, but the team now has the OAC Championships to focus on. This loss likely will not slow down the team, but give them more determination to succeed at the OAC Championships. The OAC Championships will take place in Cincinnati on May 4, 7 and 8 at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio. t&c
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Golfers keep steady eye on nationals With the women already in, the men’s team heads to the conference tourney with hopes of reaching nationals BY LAURA VASBINDER Staff Writer
Both of the Otterbein golf teams are on a straight shot to nationals. Last weekend, the women won their third consecutive OAC Championship, giving them an automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Championships, and the men will get their chance this weekend. The men have had a few bumps in the road this season and have come up short more than once. The final count to determine the regular season champions was disappointing for the team, as they lost by one stroke to John Carroll. “We all feel that if we play up to our potential, we are easily the best team in the OAC,” sophomore Brock Neighbors said. “I think we will all be nervous at the start of the first round because it is so important, but we will get over those early jitters and will be fine.” Losing in two different tournaments by one stroke this
season has provided some inspiration for the team. “We are practicing on eliminating the dumb mistakes and making sure we don’t throw away any shots because we realize how important every shot is,” freshman Cody MacLean said. “This weekend means everything, and we all know it. If we all play to our potential and avoid big numbers there is no reason why we shouldn’t win this golf tournament.” The goal of the season was to make it to the national championships, and despite the season’s disappointments, they can still reach it. “We do that by winning the OACs,” Neighbors said. “I went to the national championships last year as a freshman, and it was an experience I never want to miss out on.” The women, having reached the championships for the third straight season, have high expectations. “I think the excitement of knowing we’re coming back is going to help us because we’ve got experience,” junior Kelsey
Tosca said. “It’s a huge reputation to live up to, but our team has faced the odds before and we can do it again.” As for the tournament, the team is preparing just as it would for any other match. “We are really going to push the limits of our mental game and our skills because the best of the best will be there,” Tosca said. “Each practice, we’ll have to focus on everything and make sure nothing is overlooked. It’s all about being comfortable.” The Lady Cardinals placed all five of their golfers in the top ten during the OAC Championships, winning the tournament and receiving an automatic bid to nationals. The men will take the course tomorrow looking for similar success. The tournament is scheduled for tomorrow and Saturday at the Tannenhauf Golf Club in Alliance, Ohio. If the men advance they will compete May 11-14 for the NCAA Championships at Hershey Links and Hershey Country Club in Hershey, Pa.
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Junior Kirsti King makes contact against Ohio Northern. The softball team went 1-3 this week picking up a conference win against Heidelberg on Tuesday. The team is 2-14 in the OAC this year.
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