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OC theatre gets looney for laughs

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Will more aid help increase enrollment?

Senior debates ‘Shake the Quake’ Cards can’t keep the pace against JCU

THUMBS UP THUMBS DOWN

Former White House Press Secretary Dee Dee

Myers will be speaking at Otterbein on Feb. 24.

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Next year, Otterbein will be officially known as Otterbein University.

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Apple’s iPad is decreasing in price.

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Ellen DeGeneres began her first week as a new judge on “American Idol.”

Honda recalled 438,000 cars because of a faulty airbag.

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Singer/songwriter John Mayer appeared racist in a Playboy interview.

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It won’t stop snowing.

Ever.

Information compiled by Daniele Murphy and Andrew Henderson. Information from www.cnn.com, www.otterbein. edu and www.informationweek.com

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Seniors Say Goodbye

Fallon Forbush Rae Reed Andrew Henderson Peter Behr Aaron Angel

Editor-in-Chief News Editor Assistant News Editor Opinion Editor

Arts & Entertainment Editor Sports Editor

Teasing for the last time

Copyeditors comment on their experience at the T&C. See page two for the entire story

BY PATRICA BEGAZO & CLARISSA COMBS Copyeditors

Here’s what we didn’t know about being a copyeditor at the Tan & Cardinal. We have to write teasers for the front page.

What’s a teaser? We didn’t know that either when we were hired.

Another surprise — we’re the last to leave. Except for the Web editor. Props to you Britany.

Why are we the last to leave?

Because we are the ones who send the pages to the printer.

We usually didn’t sleep when we finally got home on Wednesday night (though it almost always was Thursday morning) because we feared we sent last week’s pages to the printer.

In fact, that’s still true. We will probably check tonight when we get home to make sure we sent the right week’s pages.

We are the editors who are behind the scenes: staying late, sending pages and trying to write witty teasers that no one will read.

But we wouldn’t change a thing.

By the time the next Wednesday rolls around, we are psyched for the night, and it usually goes by too fast.

Because for whatever reason, we love to read the same articles over and over and over again.

And then one more time on screen.

Patricia Begazo

Copy Editor

Clarissa Combs

Copy Editor

Greg Beers Jayme Detweiler Britany Byers

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Photography Editor

Assistant Photography Editor

Jeana Harrington

PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY GREG BEERS

FINGERS CROSSED:

“Clatricia” dreams of their future careers in editing.

And just when we think the pages are perfect, we’ll discover that there’s color in an ad that shouldn’t have it. And then we silently (or not so silently) curse Jeana. But she does get awesome food for us, so that makes up for it.

But Wednesday nights are more than that. Although writing teasers is kind of difficult, it does provide a break from editing.

Teasers, by the way, are those short, attention-grabbing descriptions of the articles in each section.

assistant editors

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Jessica Miller

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Web Editor

Emmy Beach Phillecia Cochran Andrea Evans Randi Honkonen Kristen Sapp Hannah Ullom Megan Wycuff

Mike Cirelli Leah Driscoll Lindsey Hobbs Daniele Murphy Laina Thompson Austin Walsh

contributing staff

Cole Hague Sarah Myers Kate Watkins

Justin McDonald Julie Sanchez Amanda Weed

We attack the white erase board with key words and joke around with the various editors who wander in to pick up food, and who sometimes end up writing their own section’s teasers.

Thanks Aaron.

Although sometimes it does get quite disheartening when someone flat out rejects our creative teasers that took half an hour to construct — in only three seconds. Jess. It’s OK. We still love you.

Of course, we will miss our new nicknames — actually, it’s just one name that refers to

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Letters must be submitted by the Monday before the issue is published.

the two of us as a single unit: “Copy!”

We will miss hearing Andrew and Peter scream that across the room whenever they need anything and everything.

Or we will just respond to “Clatricia,” as Britany referred to us last week.

We will miss having to cut 300 words of every one of your stories, Fallon and Rae. Actually, one of us may miss it more than the other. Someone gets very attached to every word, comma and quote. Cough, Patricia, cough. Others can mercilessly slash stories behind her back. Clarissa.

And here’s a shout out to Greg and Jayme. They’re photo, so we don’t really work with them, but they do great work too.

As we’re graduating, this will be just a small part of our résumé, but it holds a lot more in our minds than just work experience.

It was fun, it was crazy and hopefully, we will be able to reminisce about our T&C copyediting partnership when we’re both working together as editors at McGraw-Hill. Fingers crossed!

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CLARISSA COMBS IS A SENIOR ENGLISH MAJOR AND IS A COPYEDITOR FOR THE t&c.

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SHOWTIME:

(from left) sophomore theatre majors Adam Schalter, Scott Drayer and Emma Brock in “You Can’t Take It With You.”

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news

Firm to increase academic awards Hardwick-Day, a financial consulting firm, has given its first findings and advice to the Board of Trustees

BY FALLON FORBUSH News Editor

Prospective students with an ACT score of 25 and higher could possibly see more cash for college.

Nathan Mueller, a principal at Hardwick-Day, proposed that Otterbein increase academic merit awards and aid for “middle academic performers.” These students have an average ACT score of 25.

Mueller suggested that Otterbein award a discount rate of 70-75 percent for “middle academic performers” rather than offering a 60-65 percent discount.

Therefore, Otterbein will lose some revenue by awarding more, but gaining volume, which would in turn increase net tuition revenue.

According to Mueller, making college possible for families who can’t afford a private college education has become “threatening.”

Affluent families are migrating to public institutions.

Those who can pay don’t want to and private universities can’t afford to either.

“A larger share of students you enroll has to be from families of significant means if you are to continue growing revenue.”

Nathan Mueller Hardwick-Day In an interview with Inside Higher Ed, Mueller said, “A larger share of students you enroll has to be from families of significant means if you are to continue growing revenue.”

“A needy student body … poses a particular threat,” Mueller said.

Otterbein’s freshman class this year “threatened” net revenue.

Enrollment went up from 2,285 full-time undergraduate students in ‘08-‘09 to 2,326 in ‘09-‘10. However the number of “high aid” students increased as well.

“The increase in enrollment had a negative effect on the college,” Dave Mead, vice president of Business Affairs, said at the budget summit last quarter.

In 2009, the college gave nearly 43 percent of its earned tuition in awards, which gave Otterbein an additional $900,000 deficit.

Mueller said the average public university requires 9 percent of the average family’s income while private education requires one-third of the median income of the average family.

According to Mueller, only approximately 4 percent of Otterbein students need no aid, but the high-need students who qualify for the 61 percent discount rate have multiplied. “... tuition at Otterbein ends up to be a good deal,” President Kathy Krendl said.

According to Krendl, public schools have reduced the number of classes and instructors while increasing the number of students.

Meanwhile, Otterbein’s accessibility to faculty results in success and graduation within four years.

According to the Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), only 36 percent of first-time students seeking a bachelor’s degree graduate from college within four years that attend a four-year institution full time for the 2000-2001 school year.

It also found that only 57.5 percent of undergraduates who began that year had attained a degree or certificate six years later, in 2007.

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Otterbein sets its sights on out-of-state students The Office of Admission is recruiting out of state due to a projected decline of Ohio high school graduates

BY CLARISSA COMBS Copy Editor

Calling all students from all 50 states – Otterbein is making strides to recruit from outside of Ohio and, so far, has seen growth in the number of out-ofstate applications.

The Midwest is experiencing a decline in population and Ohio is no exception. This makes it more competitive for universities to increase enrollment.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, from 2000-2009 Ohio’s population growth was only 1.7 percent. In comparison, neighboring Indiana had 5.6 percent growth, and much of the Midwest is in the range of a 2-4 percent growth.

An article from USA Today indicates that Ohio is set to lose two House seats in 2010 if these numbers do not change.

“For schools like us (Otterbein), in a state that is declining, it makes sense to look outside,” said Cass Johnson, director of the Office of Admission. “However, we live

in one of these growth areas in Ohio.”

Currently, 8-10 percent of Otterbein’s freshman class is students from other states.

According to Johnson, outof-state recruitment is currently up with 591 out-of-state applications as opposed to 525 this time last year, approximately a 12.57 percent increase.

However, private Ohio school Denison University recruits 71 percent of students from outside of Ohio.

Perry Robinson, vice president and director of Admissions for Denison, said, “Much of it is word of mouth and reputation value that generates over a long period of time.”

Otterbein is also looking to “piggyback on areas of the country where we have previously gotten students from,” Johnson said.

“The most important thing is that the college continues to do more to get national recognition,” she said.

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For out-of-state students looking into a private Ohio institution, the financial playing field is level.

“The state of Ohio does not have a lot of aid to give to students anymore,” Johnson said. But factors like federal aid, institutional aid and family support do not change whether or not a student is an Ohio resident.

Denison makes applicants’ region a weighing factor.

“In effort to create as diverse environment as possible, we do look at region,” Robinson said.

“A student down the road is not any less capable, but a student from Anchorage (Alaska) may have a different life experience.”

Otterbein gives all students “equal consideration,” according to Johnson.

Otterbein’s musical theatre program and equine science program are also major recruitment draws for out-ofstate students.

Becky Cole, freshman psychology major, is from

Wisconsin but came to Otterbein initially for the equine science program before changing her major. “I love the college itself, and I’m glad that’s (equine science) what led me to it,” Cole said.

After the Jan. 26 budget summit, Johnson indicated that there have been no budgetary changes to fund more out-ofstate recruitment yet.

“Certainly I expect there

will be more resources towards the enrollment growth,” said Johnson.

This year, Otterbein is fueling much of their efforts into suburban Chicago, because it is “similar to Westerville,” said Johnson. t&c

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Editor’s Note

For the OC Security Report and exclusive stories, visit the Web site at www.otterbein360.com.

Out-of-state applicants

FRESHMAN OUTSIDERS:

GRAPHIC BY CLARISSA COMBS DATA AS OF FEB. 4

An increase in appilcants span across the country. www.otterbein360.com |

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arts & entertainment What’s your flavor?

Name: Kyle “K-Money” Marler Year: sophomore Major: sports management Hometown: Dayton What’s your flavor? What does

that even mean?

Favorite winter Olympic sport: Jamaican bobsledding

Favorite place to shop: online If you could have any super power: have the ability to make songs as good as Miley Cyrus

Favorite planet: Uranus Favorite Campus Center food: savory Alaskan salmon

PHOTO AND INFORMATION COMPILED BY KRISTEN SAPP

HIDDEN HAMBURGERS:

It’s off the beaten path, but The Ringside Café is worth the search. PHOTO BY JAYME DETWEILER

Searching for the perfect burger

T&C food critic heads downtown to find the best burger around

BY JUSTIN MCDONALD Columnist

Showcases not to miss this week: o o o o

Shenanigans – Thursday, 8-10 p.m.

SeXX & Y – Thursday, 10-11 p.m.

Drive @ 5 – Friday, 5-6 p.m.

Weekend Wrap-Up – Sunday, 8-10 p.m.

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In order to escape the snow and boredom of this past winter break, I committed to an ambitious road trip to Arizona with my good friend Devin.

The main goal of the trip was to escape the winter blues and enjoy some outdoor climbing in the Southwest.

However the target soon transitioned into a hamburger conquest. After consuming nine burgers in Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, New Mexico and Arizona, I’ve decided it’s Columbus’ chance to show its best.

I’m sure everyone’s heard of the infamous Virginia-based Five Guys since its takeover of Polaris and Easton. Although it fairs well and holds a special place in my heart, I’m going to go beyond the norm.

Over the next two weeks, I’m traveling to downtown Columbus in search of some famous hometown hamburgers.

The two best joints in Columbus are rumored to be The

Ringside Café and The Thurman Cafe.

This week I’ll be eating at Ringside, one of Columbus’ oldest restaurants that has been around since the late 1800s.

The age of the building becomes very apparent when you step inside the door.

The interior is historic, lined entirely with dark, aged wood, while the seating options are comprised of small booths that resemble tall church pews.

The windows contain original stained glass artwork, which is intriguing but cuts down on the natural light.

The selection of drinks is extremely broad and includes some wonderful high-end American beers, most of which are $2-3.

The list of beers also includes one of my favorite Columbus brews, Elevator’s Bleeding Buckeye Red Ale. The red ale is slightly bitter with a clean, sweet finish.

Although the service is on the slow side, the atmosphere leaves lots of interesting history for entertainment.

When the burger finally came to the table, I was more than satisfied. All burgers come with lettuce, tomato, kettle chips and a pickle.

For $8 I got a half-pound BBQ bacon cheddar burger called the “Smokin Joe.” I ordered medium rare, my customary style, and the burger was hot off the grill when it hit the table.

The bacon was crisp and plentiful, and the burger provided more than enough food in combination with a beer and an order of hand-cut fries that cost $2.

However, if you’re really hungry, there is a burger called the “ALI” that’s three-fourths of a pound and loaded with extras.

Although thick burgers aren’t my preference, I found the “Smokin Joe” to be extremely enjoyable.

The only negative of Ringside is its location. It’s off the main strip and a bit hard to track down. However, if you’re willing to make the journey, you’ll find it’s worth your trip. t&c

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FUNDAMENTAL FAMILY DIFFERENCES FUEL FARCICAL FUN:

PHOTO BY JAYME DETWEILER

(left to right) Leea Ayers, Emma Brock and Anthony Cervantes share the stage in a scene from “You Can’t Take It With You.”

Families clash in new OC production Differing family outlooks take the stage in the theatre department’s production of “You Can’t Take It With You”

BY KATE WATKINS Staff Writer

Otterbein theatre’s latest production, “You Can’t Take It With You,” is a heartwarming comedy that is sure to cure those winter blues.

Written by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman and directed

by Christina Kirk, professor of theatre and dance, the show is about an unconventional family, the Sycamores, in their own happy world.

When their daughter, Alice, played by sophomore Stanzi Davis, falls in love with Tony, played by sophomore Jake Robinson, an attractive young man from the wealthy page 4 |

yet unhappy Kirby family, chaos ensues in the Sycamore household.

Because of their families’ differences, Alice believes her marriage with Tony won’t work.

However, when the families collide, the Sycamores’ insane happiness is contagious as they attempt to convert the Kirbys to their point of view.

The cast is lead by Jonathan Putnam, a Guest Equity Actor who has been a member of Ohio’s Contemporary American Theatre Company (CATCO) for over 20 years.

Putnam, who plays Grandpa Vanderhof, is refreshingly humorous throughout the twohour show.

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His witty comments and bright outlook on life not only kept the audience laughing, but also passed on his carefree attitude.

The other Sycamores are played by sophomores Emma Brock, Scott Drayer, Adam Schalter and Shayne Zalcberg.

Their performance created a wonderfully loving yet mad family.

The actors successfully portrayed the carefree lifestyle of a family who firmly believes in doing whatever makes themselves and each other happy.

There was never a dull moment in this family’s household as they portrayed a

mad family stuck in a madder world trying to navigate the relationship of their daughter.

Great supporting performances were created by the Kirby family, played by juniors Kyle Eberlein and Lauren Wertz.

Though not a madly happy family like the Sycamores, the actors kept the humor alive with their entertaining reactions to Alice’s silly family.

Gay Wellington, a drunken actress played by Andrea Varadi, brought more slapstick comedy to the show.

With a few lines and many comedic stumbles, Varadi stole the audience’s attention while on stage.

Juniors Sara King and Trenton Weaver did the same with their outrageous Russian characters.

Tickets for the show are $15 each or free with a Cardinal Card and can be reserved by calling the Otterbein College box office.

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opinion

Shaking or faking? ‘Tea Party’ Student questions legitimacy of Haitian earthquake relief effort The recent earthquake in Haiti has caused an outpouring of support from governments, organizations and even student groups. And while Otterbein students have likely heard of the Center for COLE Community HAGUE Engagement’s (CCE) efforts to raise funds for Haitian relief, senior business major Mark Fraizer has been attempting to assist in a relief effort of his own with the creation of the student-run effort, “Shake the Quake.”

Just three days after the earthquake hit Portau-Prince, Fraizer began his self-declared non-profit work with the creation of the Facebook group, “Operation ‘Shake the Quake’ Haitian Relief 2010.”

Originally, the description of the group’s goals was to convince Otterbein to fund a trip for students to travel to Haiti during spring break to aid in relief efforts.

The description also discussed how the selling of “Shake the Quake” T-shirts on Otterbein’s campus would be part of the fundraising process.

When Fraizer took his idea to Otterbein, however, the college chose not to get on board.

Furthermore, they banned Fraizer from selling T-shirts on campus. Their reasoning was that school administrators needed more information about the project.

But this did not deter Fraizer and his student allies. The group began looking to other schools for support.

As a result, students at Licking Valley High School in Newark are currently making and distributing the shirts and

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it’s Fraizer’s plan to go to other Ohio colleges and universities to sell their products on campus.

Furthermore, Fraizer still plans to sell his T-shirts on Otterbein’s campus, but plans to do so on public property such as sidewalks and street corners.

Currently, the organization has sold an estimated 69 T-shirts and raised just around $2,000.

Last week, Fraizer contacted Columbus’ WBNS-10TV for an “On your side” interview in front of Otterbein’s Campus Center.

PHOTO BY JAYME DETWEILER

SHAKE THE MERCH:

So far, Fraizer’s “Shake the Quake” T-shirts raised almost $2,000.

While Fraizer’s ideas and seemingly exhaustive efforts are commendable, there are a few questions when it comes to donating to an organization that, really, was created on a whim.

Originally, the project appeared as if it were some spring break mission trip.

Now, Fraizer’s “Shake the Quake” movement has opted out of traveling, and decided to raise money to donate to different organizations.

Their goal is to raise $70,000

by March 20 and donate the resources to popular, legitimate organizations such as The BushClinton Haiti fund, Wyclef Jean’s YELE fund and more.

This leads to questions about the program’s legitimacy.

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If I buy a “Shake the Quake” T-shirt, is there any customer assurance that the money I’m donating will reach these relief funds?

The group has no official ties with the organizations they claim to be sending their contributions to.

Furthermore, the group’s vending license is pending. This means that their current sales of T-shirts are in violation of Ohio law.

Finally, natural disasters and major tragedies have served as opportunities for scammers to take advantage of those looking to donate to relief efforts.

To provide his customers with a sense of security and legitimacy to his organization, Fraizer and his friends need a system that will ensure the transfer of these funds, rather than a simple pledge.

In his 10TV interview, Fraizer stated that he’s looking to “really make a difference.”

This is an admirable goal.

But while going off the beaten path to help Haiti, Fraizer and those involved with “Shake the Quake” are really causing more of a divergence among relief efforts.

People are able to accomplish so much more when they’re able to combine the resources of different service groups and organizations. I’m sure the CCE could benefit from the involvement of passionate students, like those involved with “Shake the Quake.”

Despite differences in execution of goals, the mission remains the same. After all, who cares whether you sell T-shirts or direct a luncheon? If the goal is to help others, then that should take precedence. t&c COLE HAGUE IS A SENIOR BROADCASTING MAJOR AND STAFF WRITER FOR THE t&c.

wants reform New political party calls for a tax reform The mantra cry for change heard during the presidential election last year is fading out like an echo in a canyon. The new rallying cry is choice.

The Tea Party held its first conAMANDA vention over WEED the weekend in Nashville, Tenn.

The Tea Party movement is gaining momentum as an option for Americans that have become fed up with the stagnation of politics that has risen from the predominant two-party system of American politics.

The convention gained widespread media attention for the speech given by keynote speaker, former vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin.

In her speech, she talked about President Obama’s call for change during the 2008 election, and responded in Palin-esque sarcasm, “How’s that hope-y, change-y stuff workin’ for you?” I am not a fan of Palin, but her comment resonated with me.

I want to believe in Obama’s utopian view of progress for Americans, but I am losing faith in his ability to manifest his promise of change.

The Tea Party movement has claimed one small victory so far. Venture capitalist Joe Walsh won the Republican nomination on Feb. 2 for the U.S. House of Representative in Illinois’ 8th district.

According to an interview in a Wall Street journal, Walsh is a self-proclaimed member of the Tea Party, and though he ran as a Republican, he calls himself, “tea party conservative first and a Republican second” and he is the choice for voters who are “pissed off, scared and angry” at Washington.

The result of the November election in President Obama’s old stomping grounds of Chicago will be one closely watched by Washington and the rest of the nation.

I am not in support of any specific political party taking the reins of a third party option. What I am in support of is moving beyond the twoparty system of politics.

The polarization of the Republican and Democratic parties leaves me with little hope that Washington can rise above its petty bickering to act in the best interest of the people it represents.

A strong third party in Washington may be the best option to break up the perpetual stalemate that exists in Congress.

Ross Perot was the most successful third-party presidential candidate in recent history.

Though he failed to receive any electoral vote, he was able to claim 19 percent of the popular vote, an achievement that eclipses any other third party candidate since 1992.

I am a part of Generation X, the generation that created the Rock the Vote movement.

I remember, with great pride, sitting with almost 50 students around the television in my dorm lounge watching the presidential debate because it was the cool thing to do.

Though we almost exclusively were Clinton fans, many commented how “awesome” it was to have three presidential candidates.

I am ready and waiting for another third-party candidate to rise to the occasion and bring the American public another option besides Democrat and Republican. t&c AMANDA WEED IS A

JUNIOR ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND BROADCASTING MAJOR AND IS A STAFF WRITER FOR THE t&c.

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Say What?

WHAT WAS YOUR WORST VALENTINE’S DAY EXPERIENCE? “Getting the flu… which meant I couldn’t celebrate with my other single friends.”

“I had a boyfriend who completely forgot it was Valentine’s Day, and I made him something. He was confused.”

---Leea Ayers sophomore acting

---Kylene Watts junior English and art

“I spent Valentine’s Day in the hospital with my sick boyfriend.”

---Shane Zalcberg sophomore musical theatre

“In the fifth grade, I thought the person who asked me to be their Valentine was serious.”

---Tony McDaniels sophomore psychology

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sports

Blue Streaks blow by OC

Four players score double-digits, but Blue Streaks show strength

BY JULIE SANCHEZ Staff Writer

IN THE PAINT:

Sophomore center Chris Davis shoots a PHOTO BY GREG BEERS layup against John Carroll Wednesday. Davis finished with 16 points.

With the basketball season winding down, the Cardinals will need to win every game to have a chance of being invited to the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) Tournament at the end of February.

That task was a tall order going against OAC foe John Carroll (16-5, 12-3 OAC). John Carroll started off the game defensively, with full-court pressure on the Cardinals.

Sophomore center Chris Davis played an outstanding game, with nine rebounds in the first half. With 11 minutes left in the half, junior Ian Gardner tied the

Track team led by familiar face Former cross country head coach takes the reins for track teams

BY SARAH MYERS Staff Writer

After former track head coach Doug Welsh announced his retirement last spring, questions arose about finding someone with as much experience as the 18-year coach.

Luckily for Otterbein, the search didn’t lead them too far. Cross country head coach David Lehman took the position in May. Lehman has been the head coach of the men’s cross country team for 29 years and assistant track and field coach since 1970.

Lehman graduated from Otterbein in 1970 where he double majored in business and math while participating in cross country as well as track and field for the Cardinals.

Lehman has constructed a team of students who put academics first and athletics second. The team is encouraged to work together.

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Lehman considers winning to be the result of hard work and doing things correctly on and off the track.

“We want to create a closeknit group of young men and women who are not hesitant to set their own high goals and work hard to achieve them,” Lehman said.

“...most of the team is involved in the OAC championships, and winning that is hard to beat.”

David Lehman head coach Lehman has celebrated seven championship wins in the Ohio Athletic Conference with his men’s cross country team and taken his teams to 10 NCAA Division III championships.

Lehman has coached five All-American runners since 1982.

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“The most exciting meet every year is the conference meet. We get a few athletes to the national level, but most of the team is involved in the OAC championships, and winning that as a team is hard to beat,” Lehman said.

Lehman was not always first and foremost a coach. His family owned Culver Art and Frame Company in Westerville from 1941-2005.

Even though he helped in all different areas of the store, he was mainly in charge of the financial end of the business.

Culver’s sold many products including picture frames, glass, mat boards and other framing products.

The next meet for the men and women will be the AllOhio.

This is a meet for all the NCAA Division III schools in the state. The top 16 athletes in each event are invited.

Lehman mentioned that Ohio Northern is the big rival for the women, while the men continually battle Ohio Wesleyan.

Otterbien will host the AllOhio Saturday. t&c

game at 24 with a jumper.

Senior guard Brian Pollock was relatively quiet in the first half offensively, but excelled on the defensive side of the ball, converting on four steals and rebounds.

Pollock and senior forward Cory Ratai showed great teamwork throughout the first half.

Ratai rebounded a missed shot by Pollock and made a crucial layup to put the Cardinals on top 44-43.

With nine minutes to go in the second half, junior guard Nathan Edick hit a threepointer, putting Otterbein within four points of the Blue Streaks, 74-71.

After Rausch made a basket,

the he was fouled and made both of his free throws.

Pollock and Rausch kept hopes up, which caused John Carroll’s lead to dwindle to single digits.

Rausch ended strong with five points in the final minute of the game.

Unfortunately for the Cardinals, John Carroll proved to be too strong as they came away with the win 103-93.

The Cardinals now hold a record of 6-16 and 4-11 in the OAC. Otterbein currently sits ninth in the OAC standings.

“We had turnovers. We have to, have to get better; better dribblers, better shooters,” head coach Dick Reynolds said. t&c

Otterbein Rotaract Club & Westerville Little Caesar’s Present:

$5 All-You-Can-Eat Pizza Fundraiser Monday, Feb. 15 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Church of the Master (Corner of Grove Street & Main Street)

Proceeds go to Relay For Life

thursday, feb. 11, 2010 | vol. 91, issue 16