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said that the university will try to move its students to a section that still has open slots. Dean of University Programs Wendy Sherman Heckler offered a specific example in an email: When the deans and the provost saw that classes for the INST 2200 thread had waitlists in the double digits, they asked Denise Shively, the director of the Integrative Studies program, to find a faculty member who could teach an additional section. According to Eisenstein, the INST 2202: The Responsible likelihood that more students will Self in Hinduism and Buddhism, still sign up for a course is taken into consideration when they are taught by Suzanne Elise SchierHappell, was added to J-term. determining how early or late to Students on the INST 2200 wait cut a class, if at all. list had the first opportunity to If a class is cancelled, enadd the class, and then it was rolled students will typically be made available notified by the to the rest of the registrar, the body. department It would be unfair and student “If you see chair or the a course that has program chair, unwise to halt a double-digit numEisenstein bers on the wait said. These student’s path to (his or list, a dialogue students will gets started about also be her) degree based on a the possibility and directed utility of adding toward course cancellation. another section,” resources Eisenstein said. for further On the other help, such as Paul Eisenstein hand, Eisenstein their faculty said that if a advisers and dean for the School course with fewer the Center for of Arts and Sciences than seven stuStudent dents is “critical” Success. for degree completion and could For general education affect when a student graduates, courses, such as Integrative it might not be canceled. Studies courses or introduc“It would be unfair and tory math and language courses, several sections of the course are unwise to halt a student’s path to (his or her) degree based on a often available. When canceling one of these sections, Eisenstein course cancellation,” he said.
English professor Norman Chaney agreed that class cancellations should not affect a student’s ability to meet requirements. “If they’re taking that into account, they’re on the right track,” he said. McGillin said that lowregistration classes are canceled so that other classes can be added elsewhere, as was done with INST 2202. If the person teaching a dropped course is a full-time faculty member, then another course must be found for him or her to teach, which Eisenstein described as “some minimal juggling of assignments.” According to Chaney, fulltime professors teach six classes a year. If one of those six classes is dropped, the full-time faculty member might be assigned to a course originally meant to be taught by part-time faculty. McGillin did not have a specific estimate of the money saved by condensing classes, but she said that adjunct professors have a range of pay rates. Senior communication lecturer and adjunct professor Linda Davis’ schedule has been affected once by a cancellation. “It’s difficult from semester to semester because we don’t know if we’re going to have a job,” she said. Chaney, a full-time professor who has worked at Otterbein for 45 years, has not been affected by schedule changes due to class cancellations.
Some students might need to change their schedules because of course cancellations BY LAUREN EDMONDS Staff Writer
Keep an eye on your classes scheduled for 2013, because some classes with fewer than seven students might disappear. J-term and spring semester classes with fewer than seven students are cut in most cases, said Victoria McGillin, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. She said this is a standard procedure done every year, although exceptions were made last year because of the semester conversion. The provost, deans and department or program chairs decide if a class will be dropped. The decision to cancel J-term classes is made beginning the week after fall break, said Paul Eisenstein, the dean for the School of Arts and Sciences, in an email interview. Registration for spring semester classes is examined periodically beginning around Nov. 15. Other dates to look at registration numbers include Dec. 1 and Dec. 15, but Eisenstein also said, “In many instances, it’s case by case within these windows.”
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Potentially hazardous chemical found in hand soap at Otterbein
normal hormone signaling within the body.” Bennett said triclosan might be carcinogenic, or a One student’s research project possible cause of cancer. might burst your bubble on the Giesting said the chemical hand soap used at Otterbein. is in many household products. Kristen Giesting, a senior “It’s a man-made anti-microbial. environmental … It’s crazy science major, that it’s even recently discovered There is growing in soaps at that the antibacteall because evidence that rial soap available studies have in Otterbein soap that (triclosan) is harmful shown dispensers has a normal soap chemical called to human health and (without triclosan in it. triclosan) is Dr. Jennifer just as effecBen-nett, a profes- the environment. tive at killing sor in the Departgerms,” she ment of Biology said. “I just and Earth Science, Jennifer Bennett read an article said, “There is professor in biology and stating that it growing evidence can be found earth science that (triclosan) in 75 percent is harmful to of Amerihuman health and cans.” the environment. … Studies Giesting became interested in indicate that it is an endocrine triclosan while doing her senior disruptor, interfering with research thesis on the chemical’s BY JON BOZEKA Staff Writer
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▪ Winter Extravaganza, Campus Center Lounge, 8:30 p.m. ▪ “Jingle Balls” Drag Show, Pit Theater, 9 p.m.
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▪ Westerville Sym- ▪ Starry Monday, Science Building, phony Holiday 7-8 p.m. Concert, Riley Auditorium, 7 p.m.
▪ Pre-Kwanza Celebration, 6 p.m., Chapel ▪ Men’s basketball vs. Wittenberg, Rike Center, 7:30 p.m.
▪ Wind Chamber Ensembles Concert, Riley Auditorium, 8 p.m. ▪ Women’s basketball vs. Marietta, Rike Center, 7:30 p.m.
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▪ “The Dance Concert: Pulse,” Cowan Hall, 7:30 p.m. ▪ Face of AIDS testing day, Campus Center, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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▪ “The Dance Concert: Pulse,” Cowan Hall, 8 p.m. ▪ Men’s basketball vs. Muskingum, 7:30 p.m.
Happy Hanukkah
Last day of classes First day of exams ▪ “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey”
▪ “2112” — Rush ▪ “Close to the Edge” — Yes ▪ “Slowhand” — Eric Clapton
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▪ CPB comedian, Campus Center, 8-10 p.m.
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It’s the most fabulous time of the year Hark! The drag angels of Otterbein will lip sync in ‘‘Jingle Balls,’ this semester’s holiday-themed drag show BY JOSH PARK Copy Editor
In order to “lift your spirits and your balls” before finals, Cap and Dagger will present its biannual drag show, titled “Jingle Balls,” this Saturday at 9 p.m in the Campus Center Pit Theater. This semester’s show, intentionally delayed to December instead of being presented during the middle of the semester, will showcase four Otterbein drag queens performing to holiday music. The show’s beginning, middle and closing group numbers will reflect the holiday theme of the show, as will the latter half of the show’s solo numbers. The first half, however, will be an array of musical theater, country and pop songs. Although the number of drag performers is reduced by two this semester, the audience will see a range of diversity in personality and choreography. From the southern belle and the Chinese immigrant, to the comedienne and the seductress, “Jingle Balls” has it all.
Betty Battement
As the only drag queen with a dance concentration, musical theater major Hayden Clifton incorporates this aspect into his performances and his name. “My drag name is Betty Battement. I’ve always loved the name Betty because it’s old, classic Hollywood … and thought Battement would be fitting because everyone says I’m always kicking my face or doing something like that, so that’s how I came up with it.” A battement in dance is an extension of the leg to the front, side or back of the body, used mostly in ballet. This requires an enormous amount of flexibility. “Kicking your face,” then, is used when someone’s lower leg can reach his or her face. During the spring quarter of
his freshman year, Clifton used his dancing abilities while he was a backup dancer in about four drag numbers. That same quarter, he was announced queen and has woven his dancing into his performances. His drag numbers have become formulaic, including one musical theater number and the other a big dance number. He said his dances are more than just street dancing; he adds jazz, ballet and technical dancing as well. Clifton said the best part of drag is feeling beautiful and glamorous for a night while expressing himself through song and dance. Along with the feeling of beauty is Battement’s costumes — or lack thereof. “Most of the time, I wear minimal clothing,” he said. “I serve a lot of body, I guess you could say, in the show.”
Laura Bell Bendy
Laura Bell Bendy, played by senior musical theater major Blake Floyd, was discovered by a “big drag producer” when singing, dancing and picking honeysuckle off the side of a Tennessee highway. Obviously a fictional tale to go along with his drag persona, the story Floyd created is for the appeal of Bendy, based on Broadway and country star Laura Bell Bundy. “I do my best to always do some sort of country number,” Floyd said. “Laura Bell can never forget her roots in Tennessee. … She kind of follows in (Bundy’s) footsteps.” Floyd said the most rewarding part of being involved in the drag shows is supporting the charity Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS. The proceeds from the spring show go to this charity, while the fall semester show’s proceeds go toward Cap and Dagger.
C.C. Ping Pong
For sophomore theater major Zach Paugh, C.C. Ping Pong is a form of expression that deviates from his personality. “C.C.’s a little bit more confident than I am,” Paugh said. “She’s more of a rude bitch than I am sometimes too, and I don’t get that vibe (from others).” Ping Pong, who is “straight off the boat from China,” performs songs that reflect her origins. Last year, her final solo number, which granted her a multitude of tips, was a remix of “Reflection” from Disney’s “Mulan,” and a song called “Butterfly.” Paugh said Ping Pong likes to do songs that have a cultural influence to them, or ones that can be adapted into having one. While most queens appear solely for performances, Paugh can be seen on occasion in makeup, tall high heels and a black wig beyond the stage. “It’s more or less just a character that I get to show off sometimes,” he said. “I mean, she may make her appearance at a party or something outside of this, but other than that, she just wants to come out and play.”
“I always try to find something that will make people laugh because there are queens that can kick their face … and that’s definitely not me, so I might as well … get the crowd going.” Compared to last year’s show, which he described as strange, fun, weird and scary, Zimmerman is excited for Saturday’s performance. “It’s going to be lots of fun, and it’s my last one here,” he said. “I’m going to go out with a big jingle ball bang.” This year, Zimmerman said the audience can expect holiday cheer, sexy ladies in bras and hoe, hoe, hoes. t&c
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Pit Theater Saturday, Dec. 1, 9 p.m. Tickets can be purchased for $5 at the Campus Center between 5 and 8 p.m Wednesday through Friday and on the day of the show. If interested in being a drag queen, email any current queen a picture of yourself in drag and a bio.
If you want to keep up on Otterbein sports and hear some great music, then make sure your radio is tuned to WOBN 97.5 FM The Wildcard!
Mary Jane Blige
This upcoming drag show will be senior musical theater major Evan Corey Zimmerman’s second performance as Mary Jane Blige. Zimmerman borrowed his drag persona from the singer and actress with the same name. As Blige, Zimmerman said he focuses on the comedic aspect of drag, which is evident from last year’s show when he performed a spoof of Rebecca Black’s “Friday.”
Don’t miss our great showcases like The Cardinal Sports Wrap Mondays at 9 p.m. and Folk Otterbein Fridays at 3 p.m.!
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As an incoming freshman, I came to Otterbein as a shy, home-schooled girl who was not entirely sure what she wanted to do with her life other than photography. I have come to realize that BLYTHE nothing can MALONE quite prepare you for what you will endure in your four years as an undergrad: latenight chats with your mom, endless hours in your room cranking out 10-page papers the night before they are due while you teach yourself to consume unhealthful amounts of caffeine just to stay awake, and of course college would not be complete without multiple late-night munchies trips to Taco Bell. This, ladies and gentlemen, is just the tip of the iceberg, and I owe a great thanks to those I hold close to my heart. As a freshman, I came to Otterbein as a photojournalism major. After deciding I didn’t want to write my whole life
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Worth a thousand words Senior takes a look through her lens on time spent at the T&C
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These photos, of this year’s dance concert and the Otterbein Scooter Squad, rank among Blythe Malone’s favorites from her term as the T&C photo editor. (hint hint: I am the photo editor), I decided to explore TV and radio production. With the help of WOCC TV3 and WOBN 97.5, some of my fondest memories have taken place in these organizations, and I am forever grateful for the opportunity to be a part of them. I found myself thriving in both of these organizations, but in my heart I knew something was missing. I wanted more. I decided I wanted to explore the “dark side” (the art side) of the Art & Communication Building. Yes, I will admit it was scary to leave my safe little haven on the communication side, but I was able to find who I truly was as a creative person through communication design, where I combined all the elements of art that I had learned into one medium. I had finally found what I wanted to do with my life, and I was excited about it. That being said, I have always had a passion for photography. I can remember using my mom’s old film camera, taking the film to be developed and imagining what the pictures would be like once they were printed. I am able to capture a single moment in time, and that to me is precious. I will confess being the photo editor was not an easy job, but I have gained a greater understanding and sense of humbleness as my journey comes to a close and my career begins.
I would not trade the experience I have had working at the T&C for all the tea in China, and it all started in Room 155. Dr. Hillary Warren, thank you for keeping me sane at times when I felt Photoshop had owned me. God bless you! Mike Wagner, I have fed off your feistiness and will to push the envelope in everything we publish as a paper throughout the past year. It has been a true pleasure to work with you and crack jokes at dinner. Michael Cirelli, congratulations, my friend. Mission accomplished. All our blood, sweat and tears paid off despite the endless question marks I sent you every week. Kristen Davis, I proudly pass the baton to you, my dear. You are going to rock as the incoming photo editor. Lindsey Hobbs, you have served as a friend, a mentor and a tremendous model of success for young women to follow. Kudos to you, girlfriend. I will forever drink Red Bull in your honor. Chelsea, thank you for humoring me constantly. You make the lab a better place to be during the late hours of the night, and I think we can all say with great confidence that we owe you a huge thank you for that alone. Ally, you are always on top of your game, the “get-it-done”
kind of girl. You will be greatly missed. The Windy City doesn’t know what’s going to hit it once you come to town. Laina and Dennison, you challenged my artistic abilities and constantly pushed the envelope with all your brilliant page layouts. It’s been fun. Katie and Josh, you both crept up on all of us with your willingness to persevere regardless of what kind of craziness arose. I have no doubt in my mind that you will both be exceptional section editors. Anna, darling, I can’t thank you enough for laughing with me at things no one else found the slightest bit humorous. I will miss you. Danielle, thank you for always keeping our bellies full of delicious food. Family dinner would not have been possible without you. We are all eternally grateful for Yabo’s Tacos. Lindsay Paulsen, I have a huge smile on my face as I say that you are the new leader of a small family that possesses true skill. I look forward to reading your paper. Incoming staff, you have been welcomed into a home away from home. Cherish every moment. t&c BLYTHE MALONE IS A SENIOR COMMUNICATION DESIGN MAJOR WITH A FOCUS IN PHOTOGRAPHY AND THE PHOTO EDITOR OF THE T&C.
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Otterbein requires its athletes who suffer concussions to go through a healing process before returning to the field BY TURP RICKETTS Staff Writer
When Otterbein student athletes suffer a concussion, what are their options? Head football coach Tim Doup said he has seen a rise in the number of concussions, which are brain injuries caused by blows to the head. “The game is faster, and the athletes are more physical,” he said. Chuck Goodwin, Otterbein’s head athletic trainer, said that the university has steps in place for properly diagnosing a head injury, helping the athlete recover and determining if the athlete is able to play again. The university uses a cognitive-based computer system called ImPACT, Goodwin said. “We base-line test all our athletes with a moderate statistical chance for concussion,” he said. “So we don’t base-line golf, tennis, cross country or track athletes, except polevaulters.” Once an athlete is diagnosed with a concussion, the athlete is told to rest until he or she is no longer showing symptoms. The athlete is told to sleep as much as possible; limit TV, cellphone and computer use; and take a break from classes. After an athlete is symptomfree and cleared by a physician, he or she undergoes the five-step return-to-play procedure, where the athlete must complete physical exercise and full-contact practices without symptoms returning. Goodwin said athletes occasionally lie about their symptoms so they can return to the field sooner, but that doing so is adverse to the healing process. “Our protocol will prevent them from being dishonest because they won’t be able to fool the ImPACT system nor do the activity part effectively.” According to the Nationwide Children’s Hospital website, some of the side effects of a concussion are headaches, dizziness, nausea, memory problems, loss of balance, double vision, anxiety, irritability and sleep disturbances. The
website estimates that nearly 3.8 million people a year suffer from some kind of concussion while playing sports and that approximately 10 percent of athletes in contact sports have one each season. The big risk to athletes after suffering a concussion is having a second or third concussion; that can often mean the end of an athlete’s career. Researchers at the University of Montreal have found impairments to movement and thinking skills 30 years or more after someone has suffered a repeat concussion. A study released in February from researchers at Virginia Tech and Wake Forest University shows that most head injuries in youth football don’t occur during the games but at practice. Their research showed that some impact hits in youth football games registered at 80 G’s, which is similar to “some of the more severe impacts that college players experience, even though the youth players have less body mass and play at slower speeds.” Researchers involved in the study called for a “complete elimination of high-impact drills that do not replicate game situations, such as drills where players are asked to line up and run right at each other.” Both Doup and Goodwin think that under the proper supervision, young athletes should be allowed to play contact sports. “It is up to the parents to decide at what age (their child) should start playing contact sports,” Doup said. “Some might start later than others.” Goodwin added, “The problem isn’t young kids playing sports; it’s the adults who push them. Most of the public understands the importance, but it only takes one person ignoring obvious signs to make the whole thing worse,” Goodwin said. “Bottom line, a concussion is a concussion is a concussion,” he said. “There are no more gray areas.” t&c
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sports 8 Men hit the hoops with new season, new coach
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The 2012-13 men’s basketball team starts the season with a record of 2-2 with head coach Todd Adrian BY GRAHAM SHIPPY Staff Writer
For the first time in 40 years, the Otterbein men’s basketball team is under new leadership. Todd Adrian accepted the head coach position in late May, following the retirement of longtime coach and Athletic Director Dick Reynolds.
Adrian came to Otterbein from Edgewood College in Wisconsin, where he led the team to a 97-65 record throughout six seasons. “Otterbein is the type of place where we can achieve great success both on and off the court,” Adrian said. “Our players will be leaders in the classroom, on campus and in the Westerville community that has supported them for so many years.” The Cardinals went into competition for the first time this season in the Al Van Wie Rotary Classic at the College of Wooster Nov. 16. They split their two contests with a close loss to Adrian and a nearly 20-point victory against Carnegie Mellon, a team they lost
to by seven points last season. In Adrian’s inaugural game, the Cardinals went up against an unfamiliar team, Adrian College. Otterbein saw scoring contributions from nine different players and was lead by juniors Colin Echelberry with 10 points and Max Van Meter with nine. The Cards were out-rebounded by their opponents, 43 to 38, with Van Meter pulling down nine rebounds. In their victory against Carnegie Mellon, the Cardinals were led by senior Zach Bakenhaster down low with 15 points, Echelberry with 12, and junior Jon Juergens with 11. Senior point guard Tommy Waterwash also had a significant impact, finishing with 10 points and one
assist. The Cards also dominated on the boards, pulling down a total of 35 rebounds compared to Carnegie Mellon’s 24. Bakenhaster led the pack with nine defensive rebounds and one on the offensive side. “We left Wooster excited,” senior Tommy Waterwash said. “After an opening game loss that we felt we let slip away, our Day 2 performance was well-rounded, and the result was a big first win for Coach Adrian and the new era at Otterbein.” After beating Carnegie Mellon, which the team lost to in a close match last season, Adrian and the Cardinals look to improve upon last season’s performance, where they finished with a 9-17 record.
“Both on and off the court, this is a completely new team. The way we dress, the way we carry ourselves in public and what we do has all changed,” Waterwash said. “The major difference about Coach Adrian is his vision for the program and desire to make this a great experience for everyone involved.” The Cardinals will compete against Marietta before their first home game against Wittenberg Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. The team will be looking for as much student support as possible after a thrilling three-point victory last season over Wittenberg. Follow the Twitter handle for Adrian’s Army, @AdriansArmy, to learn about upcoming student section events. t&c
Women’s basketball starts off on right foot Led by Connie Richardson, the team starts the season by winning three of its first four games
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Senior Chelsea Cannon leads the team with 11 offensive rebounds.
Driven by the accomplishments of last year’s season, the women’s basketball team looks to continue its success on the hardwood. The women’s 2012-13 season began Nov. 17, as the Cards headed to the Carnegie Mellon Classic. The team split the series 1-1 with a loss to Case Western and a win over Carnegie Mellon. The season continued this past weekend as the girls headed to Indiana for the Thanksgiving Classic, where the Cards defeated their two opponents, St. Mary’s and Albion. Senior Hannah Day, who played in all 27 games in the 2011-12 season and is a threeyear letter winner, said the team has high hopes and expectations. “We hope to come together as a team on and off the court to win this year’s (Ohio Athletic Conference) Championship,” Day said. “We want to be a fastpaced team and to at least score 75 points a game.” Recently, Otterbein hired alumna Diana Noles as the new assistant coach. “She has a very positive
attitude and is someone we really enjoy,” Day said. “She has a lot of knowledge about the game and can contribute a lot to our team.” Noles will be working alongside Connie Richardson, who is returning for her 22nd year as head coach and aims to complete yet another winning season for Otterbein’s team. “She is such an awesome coach,” sophomore public relations major Tabatha Piper said. “She knows when to be a motherly figure and when to be a coach. She’s built a great program that just keeps improving throughout the years.” But with such high expectations for the 2012-13 season, the team didn’t take any days off during the offseason. “We had conditioning and open gyms,” Day said. “And the summer league games prepared our team with chemistry and expectations of what we want out of the upcoming season.” Richardson said she finds pride in her team and the effort it puts in during the offseason. “Practice hard, play hard and expect to win games when you step on the court,” she said. “If they do those things, then the
winning should take care of itself. Work hard and have fun is our philosophy. They play for each other, and that in itself keeps them motivated.” As for the returning seven seniors, they all know their role on and off the court and what Richardson expects of them.
Richardson anticipates a team that will have multiple contributors and is thrilled to see what this season has in store. “I am excited to see where this group gets themselves in the end.”
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