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String of anti-gay slurs hit home Monon tickets sell out in one week By MICHAEL APPELGATE news@thedepauw.com
Freshman Richard Walsh leads a discussion about recent cases of harassment against the LGBTQ community on campus in the U.B. Ballroom Sunday. CHIP POTTER / THE DEPAUW By DANA FERGUSON news@thedepauw.com
Freshman Taylor Truster got on his hands and knees and crawled under a barricade of tables in order to escape the jeers of partygoers calling him a “faggot” and a “gay” who was not welcome. Truster had been standing with a friend in Phi Kappa Psi fraternity at a registered party Friday night costumed as a drag queen for Halloween when a partygoer approached him and asked him to leave the house based on his appearance. “You need to get out of here because we don’t take that gay shit here,” the man said. Truster attempted to leave through the designated exit, but it
was blocked by the man who asked him to leave along with a group of other men. Truster sought an alternative exit. After failing to find an exit, the man who asked Truster to leave forced Truster to exit by crawling under a barricade of tables to the door. After arriving outside, Truster and his friend heard shouts from individuals yelling out of windows commenting on their sexuality. The two went directly to Public Safety to report the incident. Upon arriving Truster gave way to his emotions. “I was a hot mess when I was at public safety,” Truster said. “I was bawling, I was texting people. It’s just scary, it was just disturbing.” Public Safety reported the case as harassment and officers and ad-
ministrators are currently investigating. President of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity Paul Dugdale emailed the student body a letter of apology on behalf of the chapter Monday. “Phi Kappa Psi is both stunned and appalled by the incidents of hateful discrimination that occurred at our chapter-sponsored event this past weekend,” Dugdale said in the letter. Dugdale said Phi Kappa Psi has worked with the university in investigating the issue and has contributed a photograph and name of the possible culprit in the incident. “Evidence suggests that the individual is a non-Phi Psi who was visiting from another university,” Dugdale said.
Dugdale said his chapter was “shattered” by the events that occurred Friday, and he hopes those affected by the incident accept his apologies. “We’re really trying our best,” Dugdale said. Truster said as investigators continue seeking the individuals involved in the harassment case he hopes others do not place blame on groups to which they may belong or to the community at large. “I especially want this individual to be held responsible as an individual, because I don’t want this to reflect on our campus really, because these have mostly been isolated incidents,” Truster said.
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Early Monday afternoon, tickets for the DePauw side of the 118th Monon Bell Classic at DePauw University sold out. “It’s great to sell out and great to sell out quickly,” said Athletic Director Page Cotton. “It’s the main event in the fall and is what our students look for from a social standpoint. It generates a lot of excitement and enthusiasm from our alumni base as well.” Out of the 8,100 capacity for the stadium, 3,800 gold tickets began were distributed last Monday to students and faculty at no cost. On Wednesday, tickets began to be sold online to anyone for seats on the DePauw side. “We wish we had more tickets to sell,” Cotton said. “But we have to make sure from a liability standpoint that we don’t sell more tickets than we have enough room for.” A new feature developed by Assistant to the Vice President for Student Life Jeanne Menzel and the IT staff this year was the automatic closure of the ticket sales website when the tickets sold out. “We’ve gone through a transition from dealing with all the tickets in the athletic department to moving to an online purchase system,” Cotton said. “The way that the computer program is set up is it keeps track of the number of tickets sold so if it sells out, it says it has sold out.” Tickets were only free to students on Monday and Tuesday of last week. The rest of the tickets were given to both of the football teams, alumni who will be in attendance at the alumni brunch before the game and to Wabash College. “The one thing that we do that I think is a really good thing is that we provide two days for students on campus and faculty to get their free tickets,” Cotton said. “If they don’t do that they get thrown into the system like anyone else.” Blackstock Stadium is already being fitted for the Monon Bell Classic, which will take place on Nov. 12. The Tiger football team still has one game against Albion College at home on Saturday before it begins its preparation to face Wabash.
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STUDENT GOVERNMENT HAPPENINGS
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2011
Oct. 28
• Alcohol violation • Released/forwarded to community standards | Time: 8:06 p.m. | Place: GCPA lobby
Oct. 29
• Alcohol violation • Released to custody of friend/forwarded to community standards | Time: 12:34 a.m. | Place: Humbert Hall • Harassment • Under investigation | Time: 12:58 a.m. | Place: Phi Kappa Psi fraternity • Alcohol violation • Transported to Putnam County Hospital/forwarded to community standards | Time: 2:14 a.m. | Place: Alpha Chi Omega sorority • Possession of marijuana/paraphernalia • Forwarded to community standards | Time: 2:58 a.m. | Place: The Dells • Minor in consumption • Transported to Putnam County Hospital/forwarded to Prosecutor’s Office (non-student) | Time: 3:07 a.m. | Place: Phi Kappa Psi fraternity • Suspicious person • Officer checked area/unable to locate subject | Time: 3:22 a.m. | Place: Delta Upsilon fraternity • Alcohol violation • Released to the custody of friend/forwarded to community standards | Time: 3:35 a.m. | Place: Lucy Hall • Criminal mischief to tree • Pending | Time: 10:54 a.m. | Place: Academic Quad
Oct. 30
• Alcohol violation • Released to custody of friend/forwarded to community standards | Time: 2:35 a.m. | Place: Hogate Hall SOURCE: PUBLIC SAFETY HTTP://WWW.DEPAUW.EDU/STUDENT/
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STUDENT SENATE Student senators met with Associate — Dean of Students Cara Setchell to discuss the services provided by the Wellness Center and the possible inclusion of suicide prevention services. They are planning to conduct a survey of the student body to gather feedback about the Wellness Center’s services. —A survey will be made available this week that will gather student opinions about new study spaces.
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Following an instance of hazing among senior members of Beta Theta Pi fraternity, Public Safety, community standards and Beta Theta Pi fraternity international headquarters are investigating the incident. A member of the fraternity had hot sauce willingly poured on him by other members after announcing that he would lavalier his girlfriend, an act that would symbolically place her at the same level as his fraternity brothers. After witnessing the event, another member reported it to Beta Theta Pi headquarters,
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stemming an investigation. Greek life coordinator Eric Wolfe said the incident constitutes hazing and is being investigated accordingly. “It would still be hazing even if someone consented to having something done to them, like what happened in this case,” Wolfe said. Wolfe said the repercussions for those involved in hazing will be decided pending investigation. Jimmy Kirkpatrick, president of Beta Theta Pi, said no members have been dismissed from the chapter and declined to comment further. The Beta Theta Pi headquarters also declined to comment.
Wolfe said the chapter’s response to the situation and openness with the university assisted the investigation. “Beta acted pretty swiftly on their own, and I think that that certainly is to their credit that the organization and their alumni leadership stepped in and recognized that what happened was a problem and took some action on their own,” Wolfe said. “It certainly does not absolve them from future punishments, from sanctions from community standards or the like, but I think I was at least happy to see that they were taking responsibility and being cooperative.”
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Fund helps Putnam County students afford DePauw By ALICIA TUTINI news@thedepauw.com
For some Greencastle students, growing up next door to DePauw University inspires dreams of attending the college after high school. Following the creation of a new scholarship fund, those dreams may become realities for more Putnam County students. The Putnam County Community Foundation has introduced a scholarship for local high school students interested in attending DePauw. Putnam County students interested in pursuing a degree in fine arts may apply for the Raymond and Marjorie Lisby scholarship. The scholarship endowment was cre-
ated by Marjorie Lisby, a former resident of Putnam County. Lisby attended DePauw University but could not complete her degree due to financial constraints during the Great Depression. She maintains an interest in the fine arts, from performing to culinary arts. Lisby hopes to encourage local students to pursue their creative dreams. The scholarship offers an opportunity to pique the interest of local students. Freshman Kay Wood, who grew up in Greencastle, said the scholarship will influence the decisions of other Greencastle students in choosing DePauw. “I think that it will help Greencastle High School or Putnam County students become more interested in DePauw University,” Wood said.
U.B. concert draws 400 to Kresge By BECCA STANEK news@thedepauw.com
Friday night’s Old Gold Weekend Union Board concert featuring Chiddybang, Audiodax and Fedel drew an audience of over 400 to Kresge Auditorium. Despite Halloween festivities, Greek Street Trick-or-Treat and Old Gold Weekend events, co-president of Union Board Peter Haigh wrote in an email that it was a large turnout. Over 400 tickets were sold. “Students seemed excited to be there, and the crowd responded positively to the performances,” Haigh wrote. Haigh wrote that Union Board was pleased with how smoothly the event went and that the audience seemed to enjoy both the performances and the free raffle prizes.
“I thought it was a great turnout for the Union Board,” said sophomore Vishal Motwani. “There was a good sized crowd and a nice stage.” While Union Board say the concert went well, it hopes the spring concert will be an even bigger success. The student organization plans to sell more tickets and find artists that will appeal to a larger number of students. “I didn’t go because I’m trying to cut down on my spending, and I just wasn’t interested enough in the performers to go,” said sophomore Ali Sullivan. Other complaints about the concert included a poor choice of venue and a poor choice of date, as many students did not attend because of sports or other conflicting campus activities.
“I’d say the only downfall of the concert was the location,” Motwani said. “I thought the seating in Kresge was awkward.” Union Board has already begun planning the spring concert and anticipates that it will be successful. “We hope to capitalize on this energy to fuel further excitement for the much anticipated spring concert,” Haigh said. Students’ opinions are also being taken into account for the planning of future concerts. A campus-wide survey was sent out recently and nearly a quarter of students responded. “I would love to see someone like Jack Johnson come to DePauw,” Sullivan said. “I would definitely go to that.”
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President Brian Casey smiles between the 2011 Old Gold King and Queen, seniors Jared Norman and Maggie Erzinger, after they were crowned during halftime of the women’s soccer game on Saturday. CHIP POTTER / THE DEPAUW
Students enjoy the Old Gold Tailgate in a tent set up by Boswell Field on Saturday. CHIP POTTER / THE DEPAUW
4 | News LGBTQ | continued from page 1 Though shaken by the event, Truster said the result could have been far worse. “I’m relieved that it happened the way that it did, that as few people were involved as possible and no one got hurt, there was no violence from either side,” he said. “So it’s not good that it happened, but it’s good that it happened in the way that it did.” Not an isolated incident Prior to the case of harassment Friday night, students experienced cases of taunting and vandalism targeting their sexuality. A computerized voice yelled “faggot” at freshman John Yates as he walked through the library two weeks ago. Yates said he has become accustomed to the harassment coming from a community in New York that was not accepting of his sexuality. “Coming to DePauw, I had higher hopes,” he said. “I thought it would be a safer space. I thought I would be escaping that by leaving my neighborhood in New York.” Yates said that with continued harassment he has developed a “thick skin” and now cares more about the impact on his friends rather than actually being targeted. Others have also been impacted by the homophobic comments and vandalism. One freshman had the word “gay” written on his dorm room door in wax that required extensive efforts to be removed. Freshman Jonathan Reyes stood outside his room in Hogate Hall when another member of the dorm shouted down the stairway, “Shut up, faggot.” Reyes also came from a neighborhood that did not accept his sexuality, and he expected a different community at DePauw. Reyes said he hopes he can encourage others to shy away from using words that may hurt others. “You can’t change people’s mindsets, but you would hope that with some of these issues you would be able to educate them and hope they can change,” Reyes said. Impacts cut deep Following these instances, LBGTQ students view campus differently and in some cases feel they must hide who they are in certain situations. Truster said he acknowledges now that he must behave differently in certain places on campus. “There are places on campus where we shouldn’t necessarily puff out our feathers and be as flamboyant as possible. I mean that’s not going to stop me,” Truster said. “There are places where it’s not safe to be who you are, but I don’t think that should stop anyone from being who they are.” After his experience at Phi Kappa Psi, Truster said he will likely not return to the chapter. “A lot of people have said, ‘don’t go back to that house,’ and I don’t think that I would. I’m not relating them to that instance, but just as a mental thing I probably wouldn’t go back there,” Truster said. Yates said experiences with homophobic harassment will not hinder him from being on campus. “It’s as much my campus and my home as anyone else’s, so I’m not going to hide who I am or change
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myself,” Yates said. “I won’t hide my sexuality.” Reyes agreed that he won’t change himself for others. “I’m not going to stop being me because I’m not accepted by a few people,” Reyes said. Assistant Director of Multicultural Student Services Hermen Diaz said he feels disappointed by the cases of homophobic harassment. “I think that one of the most upsetting parts is that people feel unsafe at times. They feel like they’re being questioned, and not only questioned in general, but by their peers and people they live in the community with,” Diaz said. “I think that’s really disheartening.” Truster said his experience has encouraged him to react to prejudiced comments rather than allowing them to occur. “I’m not going to be passive now that this is something that happened to me personally. And not just in cases of homophobia, but just in cases of anything that I see that I’d normally just pass off as a joke,” Truster said. “I’m still loud and proud.” Vice President for Student Life Cindy Babington encouraged reporting any instance of harassment. “We know that these things go on because we’re a community and these things go on in the world so of course they are going on here, but if people don’t report them there can be no response,” Babington said. Truster also encouraged other students to report cases in order to bring issues of prejudice to light. An opportunity for change Freshman intern at the Russell J. Compton Center for Peace and Social Justice Richard Walsh opened a forum discussion Sunday night addressing harassment in recent weeks, surrounded by a full terrace at the Union Building. He opened the discussion before the group moved to the Ballroom with a statement seeking change. “It’s not an issue of us versus them,” Walsh said. “It’s an issue of campus climate we’re here to address.” Over 100 students, faculty and administrators sat in a circle in the U.B. Ballroom describing the events that occurred over the past weeks and seeking a solution to the prejudice. Walsh said the attendance exceeded his expectations and proved the campus seeks change. “The fact that we had so many students here is a testament to how the climate is going to change, there’s not going to be a way to stop it,” Walsh said. Representatives of Phi Kappa Psi will meet with United DePauw Wednesday in order to discuss Friday’s incident and address plans for moving forward. Members of United DePauw suggested that further discussion must take place on campus in order to encourage tolerance and acceptance at DePauw. Walsh said the homophobic harassment instances might ultimately have a positive effect. “It’s disappointing to see, but it’s really good to see all of the support that’s coming out of it,” he said. “This is actually going to be a blessing in disguise.”
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DEADMAU5 THROUGH THE EYES OF AN ENTHUSIAST
SPENCER SAYS FORGET THE LABEL
EDM invades radio, pop
Fashion, style and a student body stuck on brand names
The music world as we know it is rapidly changing. Though traditional styles remain intact and popular amongst mainstream listeners, a new movement has surfaced and is taking the nation by storm. This new movement is referred to as EDM, or Electronic Dance Movement. The movement began in the late 1980s to early 1990s and has progressively gained popularity in the U.K. as well as North America. The movement is supported by DJs with unique sound technology, which enables them to stir up bass drops, unique melodies and even popular melodies all wound into one successful mix. These revolutionary artists have started off in an underground setting but have worked their way up the ladder of popularity to regular radio and worldwide festivals. Arguably, the top artist in this music enhancing movement is Joel
software allow pretty much anyone expensive and while it’s great to to become a music producer or DJ. be in the front row, you can enjoy Equally important has been it from the back of the crowd as the Internet in terms of well. Plus, his music is really music exhibition. It’s good. pretty well known that much of this music is What are your favorite songs available for basically by Deadmau5, and how nothing on music blogs have they captivated the all over the Internet. electronic movement? It’s impossible to deny how Some of my popular EDM favorite Deadmau5 is becoming, tracks are “Not and there’s Exactly,” “Raise no end in Your Weapon,” sight. More JIMEASTERHOUSE “Strobe,” “HR mainstream 8938 Cephei,” artists like “Move for Me,” “I Britney Spears (“Til the World Remember” and “Some Chords,” Ends”), Pitbull (“Give Me not necessarily in that order. You Everything”), Rihanna, David can find them all on Spotify or Guetta (nearly everything he’s ever YouTube. played that’s gone mainstream) or He is typically known for songs LMFAO (“Party Rock Anthem”) with long buildups and pretty are all participating in the “EDM- heavy “drops.” I’m not sure there’s crossover.” Just listen and you can a song with a better build up than tell. “Strobe,” and I think he’s won over thousands of fans with that song. It could be considered his signature “It’s impossible to deny how popular EDM is becoming, song, and it’s almost impossible and there’s no end in sight. More mainstream artists... not to have fun listening to it.
are all participating in the EDM-crossover. Just listen and you can tell.”
—Tyler Giesting, senior
Zimmerman, who goes by his stage name Deadmau5 (pronounced “deadmouse”). In order to grasp a better understanding of both this trend-setting act and his scene, I interviewed senior Tyler Giesting, an electronic enthusiast who saw Deadmau5 at Indiana University over Fall Break. Why do you think this electronic movement has become so popular, and where do you see it going in upcoming years?
I think a lot of this popularity comes from a major shift in technology. Laptops and music
How does a Deadmau5 concert differ from other concerts you’ve been to, and what makes you keep going?
I’ve seen Deadmau5 four times in the last year, including his headlining set at Lollapalooza, and each time has been so different. He’s arguably the biggest name in EDM, and he constantly changes his set lists so that every show is different. There is more energy at a Deadmau5 concert than any concert I’ve ever been to, and the light show is incredible. Generally tickets are not too
Why would you recommend seeing Deadmau5 to anyone else?
You don’t need to be a fan of the music necessarily, you just need to be open to having a good time. The crowd is generally younger, which is fun. It’s a few hours of raw energy, lights and music. In this case, if it’s too loud, you really are too old or just don’t enjoy having fun. It’s pretty easy music to dance to. After being a headliner at Lollapalooza, performing on the same stage as Coldplay did two days prior, it is evident how impactful Deadmau5 has become. Easterhouse is a freshman from — Evergreen Park, Ill, majoring in communications. features@thedepauw.com
At first glance, DePauw’s student with tuition nearing $47,000 per year, population exemplifies diversity. attracting the economically and socially But what kind of diversity actually elite. dominates our campus? Students from But simply owning a Ralph all over the world bring a whirlwind Lauren shirt or a Longchamp taste of fashion to good old bag does not necessarily Greencastle. mean you have style. Coming from a small town, I Yes, style is about the arrived at DePauw loving fashion clothes you wear, but it yet was totally ignorant of the is also about how you popular designers that present yourself in those flooded the campus. Tory clothes. Just because highBurch? Lilly Pulitzer? end brands dominate our I hadn’t a clue. I campus does not mean couldn’t even believe we have class and the Longchamp bags, style. It means we can which virtually keep up with what every girl had, mannequins are cost $150. wearing and what is SUZANNESPENCER Needless to say, filling magazines. I was in culture I am a personal shock. fan of Goodwill, whose hidden gems Having one good year under my are the treasures of my wardrobe: belt, I can officially say DePauw tangos chunky sweaters, sequined dresses and the fashion line between preppy, retro T-shirts. hipster and alternative. We all like to say we have unique After a day of observing people’s personalities, so why are we wearing the same Tory Burch flats that go for $195 when we can find the same exact ones — minus the fake gold logo — for “I can officially say DePauw $15 at Target? tangos the fashion line between Why does every girl wear Uggs to “keep warm” while there are plenty of preppy, hipster and alternative” options under $100 that are much cuter than shapeless Uggs? The fact of the matter is that each clothing on their way to class, to Julian of us claim to be so different, but we or the Hub, I have concluded that we follow the same trends. live in an incredibly materialistic culture So what does it take to separate here at DePauw. But does that mean fashion from style? One person? A more expensive means better quality fashion mall in Greencastle? or do we merely aim to keep up with Sure, a Ralph Lauren button up current trends regardless of price? is a timely classic, but have a little On men, I saw countless Ralph originality. Wear it one day and wear a Lauren button ups paired with khaki unique Goodwill crewneck the next. If slacks and Sperry’s, worn-colored pants you blend in, people won’t remember rolled at the ankle and deep V-neck you. shirts and guys clad in Nike from head Stand out like the DePauw students to toe. that we strive to be. On girls, I saw everything from J. Crew pleated dresses and cardigans, —Spencer is a sophomore from Lafayette, Ind, to high-waisted shorts and off the majoring in communications. shoulder shirts, to fedoras and plain old features@thedepauw.com T-shirts. DePauw is a private institution
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Above: Sophomore Judith Yi rakes up a Greencastle yard on Saturday during Civic Fellow’s “Rake and Run.” CHIP POTTER / THE DEPAUW
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Top: Sophomore Emily Curnow talks to a Greencastle resident during Civic Fellows’ “Rake and Run” S leaves during “Rake and Run.” EMILY GREEN / THE DEPAUW Right: Freshman Taz Kadam helps out at “R
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nd Run’ for members
By JACLYN ANGLIS features@thedepauw.com
Civic Fellows had been organizing an annual “Rake and Run” long before sophomore Bryna Capshew arrived at DePauw. But as head of this year’s event, she’s certain that “Rake and Run” originated from students who wanted to make a positive impact in the Greencastle community. “Rake and Run is a great way to show the community that students do indeed venture outside the DePauw bubble and really are interested in helping people,” Capshew said. Started in 1997, Civic Fellows is a servicebased leadership development program committed to leadership in civic issues. According to their web page, they seek to promote awareness of Civic Fellow community through group service, reflection and education. This year, “Rake and Run” consisted of about 50 volunteers who traveled around the Greencastle community on Saturday, Oct. 29 raking yards for elderly people and others who were unable to do so themselves. In addition to sponsoring the event, 20 Civic Fellows helped out on the day. For extra assistance, the group reached out to the DePauw community through the Community Service Council, comprised of representatives from community service organizations on campus. They also requested assistance from greek house philanthropy chairs. “Students from the greek community and other on-campus volunteer organizations are all involved,” Capshew said. Senior Wesley Jones decided to volunteer for “Rake and Run” because she said it seemed like a great way to assist the DePauw community and also go out and about on a Saturday fall morning. “I thought it was awesome to be a part of the Civic Fellows,” she said. “It was great to get an opportunity to be involved with them.” According to Capshew, one of the best parts about this type of volunteer
“Sometimes it’s easy for people to forget exactly why they are attending philanthropy events like Tigerstock, Bark-B-Q or Anchor Splash — all of which raise money for various organizations. With ‘Rake and Run,’ we can see exactly how our service helps people.” — Bryna Capshew, sophomore
Saturday. CHIP POTTER / THE DEPAUW Left: Sophomore Collin Brady helps rake Rake and Run.” EMILY GREEN / THE DEPAUW
work is that it fosters solidarity — not only between the volunteers who bond over the piles of leaves they rake, but between the DePauw and Greencastle communities as well. “Volunteering and seeing how people come together to achieve some common good is just an amazing experience,” Capshew said. Along with cleaning lawns, Capshew also hopes that “Rake and Run” will serve to help bridge the gap between Greencastle and DePauw. “There is still a division between town and gown, and hopefully by having a large number of DePauw students out in the community helping people, Greencastle residents will become more receptive to us, and vice versa,” Capshew said. Greencastle resident Ola Eululonia has been benefitting from “Rake and Run” for five years, and she’s always the first to call to be added to the list. She considers herself enormously fortunate to hear about the event through word of mouth. Since she is legally blind and has arthritic knees, it’s difficult for her to rake leaves on her own. “Rake and Run” saves her the trouble of doing it herself. “I think it is magnificent … And it is wonderful to have around for a senior citizen like me,” she said, adding that she couldn’t imagine anything she’d like to improve or change about the event. “The children are wonderful. It’s so nice not only to have them do it but to know that they want to do it. They really are so nice and so kind and to know that it’s their pleasure ... It’s heartwarming.” Dorothy Brown, house director of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity and namesake of the Dorothy Brown House on campus, also appreciates getting her leaves raked through “Rake and Run.” “I think it’s a wonderful volunteer program, especially for college students that are interested in helping,” she said. “It’s always great to do things for other people.” Brown also thinks the reaction from other Greencastle residents benefitting from “Rake and Run” has been very positive. “I know several people who are widows and can’t hire anyone to do the work and when I told them about it, they were so happy and they couldn’t believe it. [They asked me] ‘How much is this going to cost?’” Brown does not believe the free service is very well known around Greencastle, but she thinks it’s great that there are so many volunteers this year. Civic Fellows president Kristin Jonason, a sophomore, agreed wholeheartedly with Brown. “The volunteers always have a fun time during this event, so in the end everybody
is happy,” she said. Jonason said having the opportunity to actively engage with other people whom she might not usually interact with is one of the best parts. Besides being a learning experience, Jonason thinks the project is also important for connecting with people, understanding their individual lives and making others happy by catering to their needs during a service opportunity. Jonason feels that “Rake and Run” sets itself apart from other volunteer opportunities of its kind because it is unique to Civic Fellows. “It is special because Civic Fellows plans, organizes and participates in the event while inviting other members of the DePauw community to volunteer with us,” Jonason said. Jonason added that “Rake and Run” differentiates from other volunteering events in Greencastle and on DePauw’s campus because it allows them to actively participate in the Greencastle community by making a difference at individuals’ homes. “We are able to make an immediate difference in the community,” she said. Capshew agreed the main difference between “Rake and Run” and other opportunities on campus or in Greencastle is the direct service work they perform, as opposed to raising money in accordance to what the majority of the philanthropies here do. “While it is important to raise money for non-profit organizations and services, sometimes it’s easy for people to forget exactly why they are attending philanthropy events like Tigerstock, BarkB-Q or Anchor Splash — all of which raise money for various organizations. With ‘Rake and Run,’ we can see exactly how our service helps people,” Capshew said. Only a few suggestions were made to improve the service project in the future. “We had a group of five people and were only provided with one rake, and we were not provided with materials for moving the leaves,” Jones said. “It would have been helpful to have more materials.” Sophomore Collin Brady also had a suggestion for improvement. “I would like to see this event grow for next year. More houses and more volunteers,” Brady said, adding that he walked away from the event with a sense of accomplishment after helping those in need. “It was a great way to give back to the community and help out those who needed it.” Civic Fellows encourage all students to volunteer alongside them and join the organization at their outreach events.
8 | Opinion
The DePauw | Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011
THE DEPAUW | Editorial Board Matthew Cecil | Editor-in-Chief Chase Hall | Managing Editor Ellen Funke | Chief Copy Editor Stephanie Sharlow | Chief Copy Editor
EDITORIAL
Lisby scholarship a golden ticket for Putnam students We’re excited that Putnam County is coming together to achieve a better quality of higher education. We should all give our thanks to former Putnam County resident Majorie Lisby, who created a scholarship endowment fund for Putnam County students hoping to attend DePauw after graduating from high school. The scholarship also represents the quality of education and the strong memories DePauw impresses upon its students. Lisby didn’t finish her degree due to financial reasons during the Great Depression. But at 96, retired and living in Florida, she felt so strongly about the university that she created this fund. News of the scholarship is great for both the DePauw community and the county. This scholarship will allow Putnam County students, especially those of lesser means, to attend the prestigious university near which they grew up. It’s a fact that DePauw, like its comparable liberal arts schools, is expensive. The effort to bring more students from the Putnam County community to campus is one that has the potential to influence the diversity and perspective of the student body. It is surprising that more Putnam County and Greencastle students aren’t present in the student population already. It seems like a small liberal arts university with such convenient proximity would attract more local students. The high ticket price is an obvious deterrent, but one would hope exemplary scholarship has the ability to break down those barriers. This efort will also boost town-gown relations, further integrating the DePauw and Putnam County communities. Such interaction with Greencastle and the surrounding county can only positively serve the greater collective. A deepened relationship between DePauw and Putnam County schools could also provide new and exciting opportunities to high school students. Local students could take upper-level courses or become involved in more career-specific opportunities at DePauw, fostering a passion for education at earlier stages. While the scholarship will undoubtedly have a meaningful impact on students lives, it is important to remember that DePauw is very much a part of a larger community. As such, the university should continue to equal the county’s efforts and reach out to prospective DePauw Tigers in the community for the benefit of all.
EDITORIAL POLICY The DePauw is an independently managed and financed student newspaper. The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect those of DePauw University or the Student Publications Board. Editorials are the responsibility of The DePauw editorial board (names above). The opinions expressed by cartoonists, columnists and in letters to the editor are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editorial staff of The DePauw.
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Protests at home, abroad demand discovery over apathy
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ould unshaven hippies carrying equately formulating our own opinions inevitable consequence of patterns of roughly scribbled signs above is dangerous behavior. The media (yes, economic actions and decisions in our their fedoras remind you of anything even The DePauw) can easily herd the country. It is likely that many particicurrently ongoing in the United States masses and direct them down the road pants have little idea about the overall and around the world? that seems most popular. With out- goals and see the protests as an opporFor the last few weeks Ocstanding headlines and clips, the tunity to join a trend. Casting aside the cupy Wall Street protests have reader can become the sheep. In- ignorant followers, at least the leaders managed to snatch up headstead of relying solely on MSNBC have latched onto a cause and underlines and expand throughout or Fox News, why not instead stand their desired ends. the world. There was even rely on both? It is hard to sift So, whether you are sympathetic an Occupy Istanbul protest through all of the sensa- with the interests of the OWS protestthis past weekend. The tionalist reporting, but if ers or you find them reprehensible, it description given you can sort through is important that the ideas are unabove may to some a variety of sources, derstood prior to exposure STEWARTBURNS extent describe a you will likely find to biased media. At the very portion of the OWS something valuleast, it is advantageous to participants. Howevable. view bias from many sides as er, it is clear is that the ongoing protests The OWS protests act as the ideal opposed to a few, concenare much more diverse and much more contemporary example for examitrated sources. inclusive than people might think. nation. Whether or not you agree Don’t fall victim The purpose of this commentary is with what is going on is of lesser to ignorance or not to analyze or take a stance on the importance. What is parabrainwashing. OWS protests, but more importantly to mount is whether or not The prinJIMMYKIRKPATRICK charge readers with the task of attempt- you actually understand ciples are part ing to understand what is going on in what is going on. of the wider the world. If the description in the goals of a libTrapped in our DePauw vacuum, first line of this article seemed perfectly eral arts education: preferring reason it is easy to jump to conclusions about accurate, then step away from your over dogma and discovery over apathy. worldly issues or even something going biased and uninformed opinions and on down the street. If we could clear seek out more information. If to you, — Burns is a junior from West Lafayette, Ind., away the passive nature of (some of) the OWS protests appear to be some- majoring in political science. He is studying our students then we can understand thing fun to take part in, then you too abroad in Istanbul, Turkey. great things. Certainly not all of our must examine the cause and see if it is — Kirkpatrick is a junior from Overland Park, students are blind to issues affecting truly what you are passionate about. the rest of our world, however, many Commentators say that OWS began Kan., majoring in political science. students make no effort to understand because observers of the Arab Spring opinion@thedepauw.com the world beyond 140 characters. felt the need to find a cause. Others Making judgments without ad- argue that the OWS protests are an
9 | Opinion
The DePauw | Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011
Negative acts can create positive conversation M
y afternoon class was canceled last minFortunately, I have never experienced physute and the note on the classroom door ical assault for being who I am, but this does read, “FYS Canceled. Email Professor for more not exclude me from future encounters on or information.” For not having read all the mateoff campus. rials that day, I was relieved and ecstatic. My individual experiences do As I walked back to my dorm on that cool not reflect every other person’s exautumn day, minding my own business along periences with discrimination, nor Locust Street, I heard “faggot” yelled at me from should they. Ironically, the coma passing car. My jaw hit the floor and I stood mon thread of alienation ties me there in shock. to many people. I hurriedly walked up the pathOur DePauw community way of my dorm and ran to my was recently made aware of room feeling nauseous, scared and certain actions and behavabove all, inhuman. I asked myiors that have ultimately self several questions: Why was led to the dehumanization it okay for someone to feel the of some LGBT students, need to treat me this way and call myself included. NICFLORES me that? What was it that made Those who think it them think they could publicly is acceptable to demean humiliate and demoralize me? other students for their I had only been here for two months and identities are operating from points of view was already feeling remorse about attending that define many DePauw students as less than DePauw. I did not approach anyone about this human. incident because I thought no one would care The way we use language and how we treat or listen. My naïveté led me to believe that I people inevitably serve as a form of policing was the only one who experienced this particu- particular communities. Every time I hear a lar type of verbal assault. I remained silent for joke at the expense of a marginalized commuyears. nity, I feel personally hurt and as if I am not Since then, I have experienced subtle and wanted here. overt forms of discrimination based on my mulIn spite of the many obstacles thrown my tiple identities as an openly gay Latino student. way during my time here, I would consider my-
self unique. Navigating a campus about which I am ambivalent and that is ambivalent about me requires developing mechanisms for social survival. I found support and a network of invaluable people who have all contributed to the many enriching and intellectually stimulating experiences DePauw has provided me. My positive experiences far outweigh any negative encounters. However, should anyone have to worry about their safety and well-being when they are hear to pursue an education from an amazing institution? I see the current happenings as an opportunity to spark conversation with your peers, faculty, staff and administration about the larger DePauw community. I am a firm believer of challenging ideas, not individuals. This means that we as members of an intellectual community, must critically engage this issue from all standpoints and interrogate where we fall in the discussion. The next time you crack a joke at the expense of some “fag,” “dyke,” or any other person, understand that your words are heard and their damage to others is immeasurable. —Flores is a senior anthropology major from Olton, Texas. Opinion@thedepauw.com
Since I graduated in 2009, I have been very happy to hear how progressive DePauw has been on many fronts to promote an open-minded campus atmosphere with Dr. Casey leading the charge in such a short time. I recently heard that we now have a dedicated center for LGBTQ services and as a proud gay alumnus, I sincerely applaud DePauw for those efforts. Unfortunately, I am dismayed by news about a shirt that is potentially circulating around campus with homophobic undertones referencing our current quarterback Drew Seaman for the Monon game. Having witnessed a similar shirt involving Spud Dick not even 3 years ago, I ask “how are we back here again?” I will keep this brief, but it is my hope that the student body would be more mindful that such a message only reinforces a negative sentiment that is damaging to the inclusiveness and progressive environment that DePauw supports, particularly to the LGBTQ community. I am in complete support of witty slogans to make fun of Wabash, but not at the cost of further stigmatizing the LGBTQ community so I ask for all students to heavily side against the endorsement of this shirt. Neal McKinney, ’09
In defense of Dick It has come to my attention that the creative wordplay on some Monon T-shirts has rubbed members of the administration and student body the wrong way. Accusations of homophobia and sexism have been thrown around as if harmful acts are spawning from seven words on printed on a T-shirt. The reaction to the T-shirts bothers me more than the shirts themselves. Heck, I had put an order in for one. The oversensitivity is ridiculous. Since when has the male penis become the symbol of homophobia and sexism? Isn’t the penis a crucial component of the heterosexual act of creating life? Every single person on this campus came from a penis and semen, but now as adults we can’t make jokes about the two things? For thousands of years, the phallic symbol has been associated with fertility and power, but now it must be associated with homosexual hate and anti-feminism? Did you ask your health teachers to stop be homophobes when they taught you about the male penis? And we’re the ones who are supposed to
Do you think discrimination/sexual harrassment is a problem at DPU? “No. I believe DePauw does a tremendous job avoiding sexual discrimination and harassment. It is a safe environment for both students and faculty.” Mary Kate Etling, freshman “No. I’ve never witnessed any problems of discrimination or sexual harassment at DePauw. I think DePauw does a good job at avoiding these problems.” Megan Hannemann, freshman
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR T-shirts damage inclusiveness
PHOTOPINION
“grow up?” I understand that you might not want to wear the shirt or promote it in any way, and no one’s forcing anyone to do that. But is it worth your time to stifle the creativity and knack for capitalism that students have shown in creating these T-shirts? At worst, isn’t the shirt creating the type of discourse that belongs on a college campus? That’s what freedom of speech it about isn’t it? Each year trademark laws are blatantly broken in creating T-shirts for organizations on campus, but this shirt’s production is the one that should be halted? It doesn’t even say “DePauw University” on it. The shirt’s figurative use of sexual imagery that conveniently aligns with two quarterbacks in DePauw’s history simply shows the power the football team hopes to exert on its opponent. On the field, they’re going to give it their best shot, and it’s a chance to leave their legacy. It’s funny. Laugh. And make sure you loosen up your tie a little bit. Tyler James ‘11
“I don’t want to even imagine that such a problem could exist at DePauw, but unfortunately, I wouldn’t be surprised if it did.” Mikey Padilla, senior “I believe, like most of my peers, that DePauw is a safe place and sexual harassment is something that students need not worry about.” Samuel Kelly, sophomore CHIP POTTER / THE DEPAUW
10 | Sports
The DePauw | Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011
MEN’S SOCCER
CROSS COUNTRY
NCAA tourney bid in sight
First all-NCAC meet plagued by injuries, shows competition
By COLE HANSON sports@thedepauw.com
Last year, the men’s soccer team needed to have the best conference record and the conference title in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference to earn the NCAA Div. III automatic bid. This year, it’s different. The Tigers will enter the semifinals of their first ever NCAC conference tournament, where they will look to create a lasting impression. Senior goalkeeper Nate Sprenkel is looking forward to this newfound opportunity. “We all are very excited for this tournament,” Sprenkel said. “You win and you get another game, you lose you have to wait for that possible NCAA atlarge bid. We want to get that trophy and earn the NCAA bid.” Senior forward Sam Meyer is confident in his team and its preparation. “We have had some great practices and everyone is extremely positive,” Meyer said. “We need to go out and play our game with lots of emotion, and not get down on ourselves.”
Freshman forward Andy Morrison believes the Tigers know what they need to do in order to win and advance. “Anything can happen. We expect and know we can win,” Morrison said. “We control our own destiny, and we know what we need to do.” Morrison and Meyer lead a talented offense capable of dominating possession up front and creating lots of chances. What will be important for the Tigers in the tournament is whether or not the team can convert some of those chances into goals. Morrison leads the team with seven goals, followed by Meyer with five. The Tigers are hoping to leave their mark in the NCAC tournament and on DePauw as well. “It is our first year in the NCAC, and to get a victory would be an amazing feeling,” Meyer said. Defensively, anchored by Sprenkel in goal, the team has allowed just 14 goals, including four shutouts. The Tigers will host Hiram College tomorrow at 5 p.m. on Boswell Field in the NCAC conference semifinals. The
By MICHAEL APPELGATE sports@thedepauw.com
Junior Matt Schoenfeld successfully fights for the ball during DePauw’s 2-1 victory over Oberlin College. CHIP POTTER / THE DEPAUW Tigers beat Hiram at Boswell on Sept. 24 with a score of 2-1. Morrison scored both goals, one of them assisted by Meyer. The game will be broadcasted live on 91.5 WGRE.
FIELD HOCKEY
Two wins away from NCAC title, NCAA bid By ELEANOR AXT sports@thedepauw.com
After finishing their regular season with an overall record of 15-2 and 13-1 in the NCAC, the No. 20-ranked Tigers will host an NCAC semifinal game against Wooster College on Nov. 2 at Blackstock West Field. Head coach Gina Preston believes getting the opportunity to play a semifinal game at home is a huge advantage and is very comforting for the team. “The girls are excited,” Preston said. “We have great fan support when we play at home. There’s nothing unexpected when playing at home.” Preston also said that being able to sleep in their own beds the night before provides a lot of relaxation and focus. The Tigers are still in high spirits despite their loss against Denison University on Saturday. The match marked
the end of the team’s 15-game winning streak and marked DePauw’s first shutout loss of the season. “Overall it wasn’t a bad game,” Preston said. “It’s good experience going into conference after playing a game that was so competitive.” The Tigers are aware of the adjustments that need to be made and are making sure they take one game at a time. “We need to work on passing early and moving up together as a team,” said junior forward Bridgette Shamleffer. “We’ve played Wooster twice and had two shutouts. We’re feeling pretty confident, but not like the game is going to be handed to us.” Preston said the team is working on making more relaxed and easy passes as well as defensively being there to support each other. If the Tigers win the game on Wednesday, they will have the opportu-
nity to play either Denison or Wittenberg College in the championship game for the NCAC title on Saturday. The winner of the championship will automatically have a place in the NCAA Div. III playoffs, an opportunity the Tigers were never guaranteed in the SCAC. “Everyone is 0-0 again,” Preston said. “We need to be prepared to win on Wednesday so we have the opportunity to play on Saturday. Shamleffer said that while the team is focused on taking one game at a time, they are itching to face Denison one more time. “We are hungry for revenge,” Shamleffer said. “They are the only team in the conference that’s beaten us.” The game will begin at 3 p.m. on Blackstock West Field and will be broadcasted on 91.5 WGRE.
DePauw got its first taste of NCAC championship competition Saturday when the men’s and women’s cross-country teams competed in Springfield, Ohio. Both teams produced mixed results due to injuries to some of their top runners. The women’s team placed third out of nine teams and the men took fifth out of 10 teams. Freshmen Hope Jordan and Beth King and senior Lisa Becharas were all hurt, but played a big role in the women’s team getting third, said head coach Kori Stoffregen. “The kids who wanted to perform better who were banged up didn’t run as well as they had hoped,” Stoffregen said. “Those were three of our top seven girls. Knowing we were so close to second, that was tough.” Sophomore Siri Retrum led the Tigers with an 11th place finish, followed by senior Kelsey Moore in 14th. Oberlin College won the NCAC crown followed by Ohio Wesleyan University, just eight points ahead of DePauw. “What’s exciting is that we can get healthy in two weeks for our regional meet,” Stoffregen said. “We can be a better team than this week because it was unfortunate that these injuries landed during the conference meet.” The Tigers will need to make quick work with the regional meet set for Nov. 12. “A couple girls who were disappointed in their races are fired up to turn that around,” Stoffregen said. “I think we’ll change our race strategy, we won’t go out as aggressive and maybe try to run from behind.” For the men, Stoffregen was pointing to this meet last week as a way to assess the strength of the conference. “The depth was probably better than I had anticipated,” Stoffregen said. “It was a very good meet. The next DePauw teams are going to have to be on top of their games at all times, because you can’t be going through the motions and expect to
do well in this conference.” Junior Noah Droddy finished third overall in the race while, like the women, the team was affected by a key injury in senior Pete Richard. According to Stoffregen, the result might have been different had he not have been injured. Instead, senior Tyler Giesting followed Droddy with a 16th place finish, and sophomore Adam Cecil placing 33rd, third for the team “We have some young guys who are learning and getting better and excited about running,” Stoffregen said. “When they look around the conference, hopefully they see that we have to work harder to get to the top.” This season, Stoffregen has pushed the team harder than he usually has in practice. With the overall strength of the conference, that sort of intensity needs to become the norm in order for DePauw to develop the depth that other schools have. “For the men to get better, they need to all buy into being a good team,” Stoffregn said. “We’ve got young guys on the team, and if they are committed to working hard and dedicated to the sport, we can be a lot better than we are.” Though the team has a legitimate front runner in Droddy, more depth needs to be developed with four seniors graduating this year. “It was definitely a tougher conference than we came from in the SCAC,” Droddy said. “There are a lot of teams we’ll race next weekend at the regional meet. The competition is a lot deeper than what we experienced in the SCAC, and I think we’ll eventually enjoy that.” Droddy is confident the team can commit to improving after putting its first NCAC conference championship behind them. “It’s important to get them some experience as we graduate four seniors next year,” Droddy said. “This year has been dedicated to changing our attitude towards running and getting people excited about it.”
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The DePauw | Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011
MEN’S BASKETBALL
Div. I Aces get revenge in exhibition By MICHAEL APPELGATE sports@thedepauw.com
Last season, the DePauw men’s basketball team shocked the University of Evansville with an upset win, 66-62. There was no shocker this year. In the first men’s basketball game played in the new $127 million Ford Center in Evansville, the NCAA Div. III—Div. I matchup followed the expected script. The Purple Aces of Evansville jumped out to a 10-2 lead and never looked back on their way to an 81-52 win. “No matter who it is I lose to, I’m always going to want revenge,” said Troy Taylor, starting guard for the Purple aces. “We remember everything that happened last year. That’s why we came out and played our game.” The starting shooting guard for the Aces scored eight points and grabbed seven rebounds in the game
against the Tigers. Alongside the other guard, Colt Ryan, the two combined for 20 points and 10 assists, utilizing the fast break on offense. The fast breaks caught the Tigers jogging back on defense instead of sprinting with the Evansville offensive players. “You can’t control if the other guy is bigger and stronger,” said Sean Haseley, a senior forward for DePauw. “But you can control how you can sprint back on defense and stop the fast break.” While the Tigers’ transition defense is one aspect that needs to be improved, the offensive side is also a work in progress. Starting DePauw point guard Michael Wilkison, a sophomore, led the Tigers with 12 points on just 3-11 shooting from the floor. DePauw sophomore forward Barry Flynn followed with 11 points. “We are going to need the younger guys to step up this year,” Haseley said. “Those guys have been playing
great in practice, and I thought when we did get back in our half court defense, we did play pretty well.” Other players who looked impressive on the offensive end were new starting center Camron Burns, a sophomore, and freshman Alex Patton at point guard. Burns showed aggressive post moves in the key, while Patton played much of the second half and demonstrated effective passing and penetration of the defense on drives. Despite the loss, the Tigers still drew praise for their quality of competition from Evansville. “They are a very well coached team. They have a winning tradition and have smart, tough kids,” said Marty Simmons, head coach of the Purple Aces. “Our kids came out today and wanted to play well.” The men’s basketball team will play next against Marygrove College in Cleveland, Ohio on Nov. 18.
Sports, in brief MEN’S AND WOMEN’S SWIMMING
Women fall short in season opener
Win at Wash U first since 1997, breaks pool record
By ELEANOR AXT
By CONNOR HOLLENSTEINER
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The women’s swimming team opened its 2011-12 season at Washington University in St. Louis on Saturday with a 126-168 loss. The meet opened with a win from DePauw’s 200-yard medley relay team of freshman Emma Haynes, senior Catie Baker, freshman Marjorie Daily and junior Nicole Rossillo in 1 minute, 52.38 seconds. Baker also took two individual wins, the first in the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:08.14 and the second in the 200-yard breaststroke in 2:25.55. The Tigers came in second in the 400-yard freestyle relay event with senior Rachel Wheaton, freshmen Emily Weber, Daily and Mary Reilly in 3:48.42. The women will be back in the water Nov. 5 at Wittenberg University at 1 p.m.
The men’s swimming team opened its season on Saturday with a win at Washington University in St. Louis, the team’s first win at that pool since 1997. The team captured the victory by a score of 173-120. In his first collegiate meet, freshman Casey Hooker set a school and pool record in the 1,000-yard freestyle with a time of 9 minutes, 39.39 seconds. Hooker also won the 500-yard freestyle and was a member of the winning 400-yard freestyle relay. Hooker was named the NCAC swimmer of the week after his Saturday performance. Freshman Alex Alfonso won two events in the 50-yard freestyle and 100-yard freestyle, while sophomore Matt Gleason also won two events in the 100-yard butterfly and 200yard individual medley event. The Tigers will return to action when they travel to Wittenberg University for their first NCAC meet on Saturday at 1 p.m.
tiger week OF THE
name:
MATT GLEASON, SOPHOMORE
sport:
SWIMMING
stroke:
BUTTERFLY, INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY
hometown:
NEW ALBANY, OHIO
Highlight: Highlight: Gleason swam the butterfly leg of the 2,000-yard medley relay that opened up the meet against Washington University in St. Louis with a win for the Tigers. After finishing second in the 200-yard butterfly, Gleason won the 100-yard butterfly and the 200-yard individual medley by wide margins on the men’s way to their first win in Washington University’s pool since 1997.
On beating Wash U and the potential for the team: “We were really excited going into it, and we’ve been talking about it for the past two weeks,” Gleason said. “Casey Hooker (a freshman) just kind of got us going, and it’s just great to get the win. We had a lot more faith in our training this year, and we stepped it up from last year. The strength of our team lies in our cohesion and the friendships we have right now. We just have a lot of fun. Practice is hard and grueling, but we’re still able to laugh because of those strong friendships.” —COMPILED BY MICHAEL APPELGATE / SPORTS@THEDEPAUW.COM
12 | Sports
The DePauw | Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011
Second win earned as third QB downed by injury By PARKER SCHWARTZ sports@thedepauw.com
Saturday’s intense matchup between the DePauw football team and the Austin College Kangaroos finished in a 21-17 win for the Tigers. It was a battle in the trenches, marked by which team could make the least amount of penalties and physicality on the line of scrimmage. The game was the sixth and final road contest for DePauw this season. The defense won the game in the fourth quarter on a goal line stand after a DePauw fumble that put Austin within the DePauw 10-yard line, down only four points. The Kangaroos could not convert for the touchdown and quarterback Noah Jesko’s fourth down try was incomplete, giving the Tigers a close win over their former SCAC rivals. “We started out slow but made plays down the line,” said senior quarterback Will King, who managed a touchdown drive. “Towards the end of the game we were really able to impose our will up front and grind out that clock.” Both teams have endured injuries throughout the year and both showed similar
shotgun-oriented rushing and passing sets. Austin and DePauw were fighting throughout the game on the line of scrimmage, often times resulting in physical confrontations, late-hit penalties and aggressive offensive plays. The physicality was exemplified most when Austin strong safety Sean Sweeny committed a late hit on DePauw receiver Taylor Wagner after a short pass skipped incomplete. The hit took place five seconds after the play ended, resulting in a 15-yard penalty and a DePauw first down. Sweeny would later commit an almost identical late hit, this time exacting his anger on DePauw All-American offensive lineman Lewis Brown. Sweeny was promptly removed from the game by Austin head coach Loren Dawson. “It’s just part of the game. Players were competing,” said freshman wide receiver D.J. Steward. “But we didn’t make a big deal out of it and kept playing.” Despite Austin having been outscored 73-3 in their previous six games in the first quarter, DePauw was down early 7-0 after the first, and would trail 10-7 at the half before a strong second half. “On offense we did well but have little things to work on,” Steward said. “We should
be ready by Wabash.” In light of early deficits, the young Tiger team has gained traction lately, starting with last week’s 34-10 win against Ohio Wesleyan University. “Winning the game the way we did is going to help our guys,” said DePauw defensive coordinator Scott Srnka. “You have to learn how to win and DePauw’s been winning for a lot of years. Sometimes when those young guys are thrown into it, they don’t know how to win.” Despite losing Taylor Wagner and quarterback Drew Seaman to injury, DePauw hung tough throughout, headed by a balanced running attack with Armani Cato, Jeremiah Morgan and Nikko Sansone, enhanced by a solid performance from King. Seaman will likely be the starter at quarterback again next week after being hit hard during the game. Wagner’s status is questionable after spraining his ankle. The Tigers look to hit the .500 mark with a win Saturday against Albion College, before finishing the 2011 season with the Monon Bell Classic at home against Wabash College.
Freshman J.D. Robinson tackles an Austin College player during the Tigers’ 21-17 win Saturday. PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF AUSTIN COLLEGE
NCAC postseason dashed in tie for fourth despite two-straight wins at home By CONNOR HOLLENSTEINER sports@thedepauw.com
The women’s soccer team ended its season Saturday with a win over Oberlin College but failed to qualify for North Coast Athletic Conference postseason play after finishing in a three-way tie for fourth place. With the win on Saturday, the Tigers improved to 6-10-1, 4-3-1 in the NCAC. The team came out in its final home game of the regular season knowing it could be its last of the 2011 season. The women needed a victory to keep their chances for a postseason berth in the NCAC tournament alive. The Tigers held possession on Saturday and won with style. Junior Dana Sprague opened up the scoring in the 19th minute. Senior Alex Ehr made it 2-0 later in the first half, while sophomore Holly Tipp rounded out the scoring in the 38th minute. The Tigers shut out Oberlin College, winning the game
with a final score of 3-0. “It was a little bit rough in the beginning, but after a little bit of time we got the hang of it and got into our groove and possessed the ball well,” Sprague said. “We definitely had better ball skills and possession throughout the game.” Head coach John Carter was pleased with the results of Saturday’s game despite not making the NCAC postseason. “We had to win to have an opportunity in the tournament and that’s what we did,” Carter said. “We came out strong and scored three goals in the first half. The seniors got to win their last two games at Boswell Field, and we didn’t know if we would get into the tournament or not but it was a good way to end their four years here at DePauw.” The women eventually came up short in the standings as early season losses came back to haunt them. “It is really frustrating. I feel as though our team is a lot better than our
record shows,” Sprague said. “We lost a few games early in the season that we should have won. Those games put us behind in conference standings and eventually came back to hurt us.” The Tigers rounded out their season with two victories at home. Carter said he was very pleased with
the women’s effort through the whole season. The team will not take the field until next fall, but the players are already looking forward to the upcoming offseason in hopes of improvement next year. Despite the difficulties faced by the team, Carter thinks this was a memorable season.
“We moved forward throughout struggles and stayed positive,” Carter said. “We got better throughout the season each and every game. We had some disappointments and mistakes that cost us but we moved on. We played soccer at a top-25 level. We just couldn’t get the results.”
Junior Dana Sprague scores a goal in DePauw’s 3-0 win over Oberlin College last Saturday. CHIP POTTER / THE DEPAUW