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Student takes a whiff of recreational respiration 6 Senior struggles with troublesome transcripts 2 Otterbein climbs up best colleges list 5 Top 10 delectable dining options in Columbus 7
A job-searching senior gives a thumbs down to the Office of the Registrar for continuing to use out-of-date transcripts. The supply of papers labeled “Otterbein College” will not run dry until the end of December
We’re approaching our fourth I became accustomed to the year, class of 2011. Like me, it idea that I could apply out of may have taken you more than state and have employers see my $100,000 to get transcripts and think, “Highly this far. We’ll qualified faculty involved in soon find out if cutting edge research and a wide being in debt up range of program offerings.” to our eyeballs is A university. worth the OtterThat thought died when bein University I bought a transcript the last degree. month of my senior summer. FALLON Too bad our I spent $5 and received a now FORBUSH transcripts won’t out-of-date transcript in the mail reflect where a few days later. we’ll have earned our priceless I called the registrar’s office piece of paper. and asked if I could have an I enrolled to earn a degree Otterbein University transcript from Otterbein because I College in 2008 would be using for the liberal arts it to apply for curriculum, small “I acknowledge that se- my first “big class sizes and person” job close-to-Columthis fall. cure paper is expensive, bus location. I Shockingly, didn’t even apply but our tuition has been I was told that to The Ohio State the university University bewouldn’t be ofexpensive.” cause I didn’t like fering the class the idea of going Fallon Forbush of ’11 up-toto school where date transcripts senior, public relations at all. Instead, you’re more of a number than a the Office of student. the Registrar I was happy plans on attachwhen the college ing a memo to went through its “name alignexplain why the transcripts bear ment” because people who don’t a name of an institution that no know Otterbein for what it is longer exists. (most of the planet) focused on “We have enough (secure the second word of its former transcript) paper to last the entire title and the things connoted year,” Donald Foster, Otterbein with it: community college and Registrar, said. “If we destroyed associate degree. it, that would be expensive … ”
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What word or phrase do you use in place of swear words? Why? “‘What the deuce?’ At home, my mom doesn’t like to hear swear words so I had to find something I could say and she wouldn’t get mad.” –Amanda Vess sophomore undeclared
“‘Cheese and rice.’”
COLLEGE CONFUSION:
So Otterbein doesn’t have to buy a unique batch of transcript paper (Otterbein University, quarter system), they are waiting until 2012 when they can buy papers to reflect the semester system. The 1/3 sheet memo says, “Otterbein is currently in a transition period from college to university and quarters to semesters. To remain sustainable, Otterbein will continue to use our ‘Otterbein College’ secure transcript paper until we have converted to semesters in Fall 2011. The Josh Adkins Patricia Begazo Troy Foor Josh Overholser Kathleen Quigley Paige Schortgen Shannon Snodgrass Holly Takach
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Otterbein officially changed to “university” on Sept. 1, or at least it was supposed to.
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enclosed transcript(s) are official records from our institution.” If Otterbein wants to save money and reduce its waste on transcripts, may I suggest transitioning to e-transcripts? University of Chicago’s Registrar, Thomas Black, helped develop the digitally-signed transcripts and it was the second school to produce electronic transcripts for its students. I acknowledge that secure paper is expensive, but our tuition has been expensive. If the university is unwilling to pay
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“I try to be very careful to not need to use swear words by being very clear about what is wrong. Instead of swearing, I’ll think about it and say, ‘I wish that wouldn’t have happened.’”
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JUST BREATHE: O2 Heaven Oxygen Bar serves up a dose of relaxation in Uptown Westerville just around the corner from Java Central. COVER PHOTO BY JAYME DETWEILER
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As adults, we still haven’t kicked the habit of substituting swear words with their “PG” versions So we’ve all learned it the hard way, accidentally spilling out a few choice words in front of Mom and Dad is not always a good idea. What do you say these days instead of the words that used to get you a mouthful of soap? OK, we’ll start with the tame ones and go from there.
Shoot.
I think this was the first “bad word” we were all allowed to say. When we were five, our parents told us not to say it, but eventually they gave in.
for up-to-date transcripts for its students, it should have waited to change its name until 2012. Doesn’t Otterbein have a responsibility to its students to put them in the best position possible to find a job? The class of ’11 shouldn’t have to pay $5 a copy for old transcripts for potential employers to ponder, especially in this economy. t&c
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“‘Fudge monkeys.’ I think I heard it from someone in my family.”
Crap. Which came shortly after shoot.
Pee pee/Wee wee. Time
out. This is not something that we say, rather something that as far back as I can remember, moms have been calling “private parts.” Where the hell did this come from? My mom also says “cheese and rice” instead of Jesus Christ. Geez …
Heck/Helk/Jebus.
This is when Mom reminded us that changing one or two letters didn’t change the fact that you were thinking the same thing.
F/A/B. This includes A-hole and
D-bag. This transitioned us to high school, when saying just the first letters was the cool thing to do. But moms and teachers were quick to remind us that this wasn’t going to fly either.
–Addy Griffin sophomore history
Freak and Frick. They sound PHOTOS AND INFORMATION COMPILED BY KRISTEN SAPP
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Baker’s Dozen Minus Three
wonderfully similar if muffled when something is really not going your way, but if you are in the company of others.
Fudge. Apparently we then got
creative with substitutions. Personally, I think fudge is a good thing, but hey. This leads me to the next one.
ize that this isn’t something most of us say in front of our parents but at times, it’s better than the alternative. The funny thing is that girls say it when something negative happens, but guys say it when something positive or cool happens. It’s quite a discrepancy. I’d like to dedicate this one to Ms. Jayme Detweiler, who uses it way too often.
God bless America/God bless it. Now we get to the
Shmer.
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they make less sense from here … Maybe these ones are just for comedic purposes. Son of a Biscuit. Son of a Bee Sting. What the French Toast.
This one was made famous by Tibby. Lauren Tibjash graduated in 2009 and her made-up word still lives on. This one can be anything. It can replace any word. It is the most versatile of them all. Shmer can mean anything you want it to.
College Night at The Old Bag of Nails doesn’t start until next week.
Information compiled by Hannah Ullom. Information from otterbein.edu and msnbc.com.
phrases. You can still say the same phrases with the same emotion and inflection, just swap out a word or two.
And finally, the infamous ...
Gaga revealed the name of her new album, titled “Born This Way.” There is just not enough parking on campus.
Balls/ballsack. Now, I real-
Shut the front door. And
The computers have been upgraded with Windows® 7.
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Student transcripts to say ‘College’ until December
With other campus offices recycling or converting “Otterbein College” supplies, the Registrar will use up its current transcript paper Sustainability efforts on campus will keep “Otterbein College” around for a few months. Due to the change from college to university, supplies in many campus offices had to be recycled, donated or even converted for different internal uses. “We converted the materials we could from letterhead into pads, envelopes into campus mail envelopes … brochures usable with just ‘Otterbein’ we kept and others we recycled,” said Becky Smith, director of Alumni Relations. “In the Admission office, we decided a couple of years ago to stop printing ‘College’ on items like brochures, T-shirts … when we learned that the institution was leaning to becoming a university,” Cass Johnson, director of Admission, said. However, the Office of the Registrar is still using some supplies displaying “Otterbein College.” “Transcript paper is printed by an outside supplier and we usually purchase about an 18-month supply,” said Donald Foster, Registrar.
According to Foster, as of August, the Office of the Registrar had a five-month supply of transcript paper that says “Otterbein College” left. “We will probably be using transcript paper with ‘University’ on it by the end of this December, or possibly earlier,” Foster said. Until then, they are attaching a memo to each transcript they print. “We are attaching a 1/3 sheet of paper to transcripts indicating we are transitioning to university,” he said. However, the Tan & Cardinal reported (“Registrar’s office clings to college roots,” Vol. 92, Issue 1) that the memo says transcript paper will not be replaced until fall 2011. According to Foster, it is not uncommon to receive transcripts from other institutions with a note attached that explains that a revision is in progress. Still, some students don’t think this is an acceptable fix. “They’re trying to save money, but they’re kind of not being fair to us,” said Tara Holt, senior public relations major. “We’re paying money, but we’re not getting what we asked for.”
Other students around campus think that the Registrar made the right decision. “ ... why waste paper?” said Matt Aardema, junior business administration major. “I don’t have any problem with going green.” Garrett Zollars, senior theater major, doesn’t agree that sustainability is a good enough reason to continue to use the current supply of paper. “I see the green thing,” he said, “but I definitely think that from a professional standpoint, you want a transcript from the institution you’re actually attending. Name-wise, I mean.” Not all students think that having the word “College” on their transcripts is a big deal. “The distinction between ‘college’ and ‘university’ means nothing to me,” said Christine Horvath, senior English major. Foster shares the opinion that the word “college” carries no difference from the word “university.” “Otterbein did not switch to University for prestige ... we switched because we offer graduate programs which qualifies us to call ourselves University,” Foster said. t&c
The OtterDen
Included laundry
Campuswide wireless
“We want to add as many perks as we can for living on campus,” Benner said. Because of this, laundry is now covered in room and board costs, just like cable television. The new high-efficiency laundry machines that were installed will use less water and detergent, and will do larger loads. Students are instructed to only use a 1/4 cup of highefficiency laundry detergent at the most per load.
The wireless connection on campus was switched to a more secure network and is now campuswide, according to Adam Bair, senior computer science major and member of the Student Help Desk. “Some areas have really weak reception, so some students can’t get on, but that will be changed shortly,” said Bair. The Student Help Desk recommends configuring your computer if you’re having trouble connecting. t&c
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OU’s transcripts currently display the former OC name.
IN the news
According to Frank Rydzewski, special projects manager for the Otterbein University Renovations Service Department, this new dining facility should be open “We are in a ... multi-year renovation of residence halls,” in mid- to late October. “We’ve got a couple issues said Tracy Benner, Director that we have to tie up before we of Residence Life. give an exact date,” Rydzewski Because of this, over the said. summer, the third floor of According to Rydzewski, Clements received new furnicurrently, an exhaust hood for ture. the grill is being installed. Also, Davis Annex now Students will be able to use has furniture pieces that will allow students to loft or bunk their Cardinal Cards for certain their beds. These pieces were meals in The OtterDen just like not provided when the build- they use them in the Cardinal’s Nest. ing was originally renovated.
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Over the summer, Otterbein changed more than just its surname. Besides updating some residence halls as part of the university’s multi-year renovation plan, they installed high efficiency laundry machines that now eliminate the need for quarters, and set up campuswide wireless Internet. Construction also began on The OtterDen, the new campus dining facility, which will include a convenience store.
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MOVING ON UP:
Otterbein ranked seventh on U.S. News & World Report’s “Up and Coming” list.
OU honored by nomination New changes at Otterbein catch the eye of a popular ranking list BY LAINA THOMPSON Assistant News Editor
ILLUSTRATION BY KRISTEN SAPP
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Recent reforms at Otterbein University have the institution’s reputation on the rise. The university was recently ranked No. 7 on the U.S. News & World Report’s “Up and Coming” list, part of the annual guide to America’s Best Colleges. The colleges on this list are nominated by other area schools that see the changes and hard work different schools are putting forth. The list considers several different categories of improvement, including academics and student life. “I think it’s great when the institution can get a third-party endorsement to bring attention to us and the work that we do,” said Thomas Stein, vice president of Enrollment Management. President Kathy Krendl is honored and excited about the ranking. “We were selected by colleagues who were asked to name an institution that had recently made ‘the most promising and innovative changes in the areas of academics, faculty, student life, campus or facilities,’” said Krendl. “For Otterbein’s name to
be nominated frequently enough to be on the list of top institutions means that our reputation for being innovative and progressive is spreading rapidly.”
“We were selected by colleagues who were asked to name an institution that had recently made ‘the most promising and innovative changes’ ... ” Kathy Krendl, university president According to Stein, enrollment for this year was significantly higher than in past years, and the university has worked hard to make that happen. Currently, the Office of Admission is setting enrollment goals for next year and is expecting a high number again. Otterbein also ranked No. 16 out of 146 schools in the Midwest’s Regional University category for America’s Best Colleges by the U.S. News Media
Group. Out of Ohio’s 15 schools in the category, Otterbein ranked fourth. “I thought we would have been ranked higher with all the programs we have,” said freshman nursing major Jakara Baldwin. To qualify for the category, an institution must offer a full range of undergraduate and some master’s programs. Currently, Otterbein offers masters’ in business, education and nursing. A doctorate in nursing is in development. As new changes are scheduled to take place next year, such as the semester conversion and the addition and deletion of some majors and minors, Otterbein could climb up the list even further. “I didn’t hear about Otterbein until my junior year,” said freshman physical therapy major Mariah Smith. “It makes me feel better about coming here,” she said of Otterbein’s rank. “We are offering new programs, entering new partnerships and serving new audiences as we begin a new era in the history of our institution as Otterbein University. It’s an exciting time,” Krendl said. t&c
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Uptown oxygen bar sells a breath of fresh air
Food critic finds Columbus’ finest After three years of scouring every corner of Columbus for places to eat, food critic Justin McDonald chooses his 10 favorite, factoring taste, quality, price and interior design into his decisions
A State Street addition claims to help you relax with one of the most abundant elements in the world — oxygen BY MIKE CIRELLI Arts & Entertainment Editor
Three guys walk into a bar. The first one puts clear, plastic tubes in his nostrils. The second one picks up a spider-like gizmo from a shelf and places it squarely on the back of his head. The third makes small talk with a chameleon in a terrarium. Wait, where is this joke going? Nowhere, because this isn’t the right kind of bar to construct a joke around. The three gentlemen are in O2 Heaven, Uptown’s resident oxygen bar, and they’re exhaling their strife at five liters per minute. I bet I can predict the question on your mind right now: What the heck is an oxygen bar? An oxygen bar is an establishment that literally sells oxygen for recreational use, which is received through a tube that hooks up to your nose. A concentrator filters the nitrogen out of the oxygen, compresses it, feeds it through bottles of distilled, aromatic water, and sends it through your nose and into your noggin. Before you furrow your brow in disbelief and say only an airhead would suck superfluous oxygen into his brain, let Jason Parsons, the founder, proprietor and sole employee of O2 Heaven, located at 20 S. State St., tell you the purpose of this oddball practice. “Basically, oxygen is the No. 1 element required by the body.
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Jason Parsons, owner of O2 Heaven, breathes in scented oxygen from one of his oxygen machines.
You can’t live without it. Cells use oxygen for everything. It keeps them alive. The brain is the largest consumer of oxygen. When you take in extra levels of oxygen, it calms your brain. It’s not like a caffeine energy or sugar energy. It relaxes and calms you.” “Calm” is the operative word at Parsons’ institution, a surrealist laboratory that evokes some sort of creativity-meets-Zen idealism. The sound of burbling bottles of scented water is at times
punctuated by the tuneage of Jason Mraz and Jack Johnson, appropriately supplemented by a large screen with shots of surfers and crashing water. The red, yellow and blue walls are covered in local art (currently by Java Central troubadour Christopher Gatsby), Emerson quotes, celestial wall décor and mirrors. A kite hangs overhead, flanked on the left by a mannequin with flowers shooting out of its head and on the right by a tank with a chameleon in it.
A large aquarium in front of the oxygen machine supplies a lovely panorama, while Noah, Jason’s Jack Russell terrier, gives the place a homespun charm. The environment is perfect for relaxing. But do the actual oxygen machines really make one feel calm, or are they merely a hip but ineffective novelty imported from the West Coast? To answer this question, I gave them a whirl. I chose the longest session, which would give me 20 minutes of oxygen for
$10. Normally the oxygen would cost $1 per minute, but Parsons is running a special for Otterbein students through September, charging only half the normal cost per session. After asking me which color tube I’d like (clear) and which scent I wanted to smell (eucalyptus), I put on the nose piece. The whimsical, red oxygen machine, which encased four bottles of aromatic distilled water, lit up. I barely noticed the oxygen shoot into my nose, but I immediately smelled the minty and refreshing aroma of the eucalyptus scent. After two minutes, Parsons used a knuckle massager on my back, followed by one that vibrates and capped off with a scalp tingler, a contraption that sends what feels like a miniature electric shock to one’s head. I found the massaging techniques more relaxing than the oxygen, which wasn’t really doing much for me, even after I switched to the wintergreen scent. Near the end of the session, Parsons told me to close my eyes, concentrate on the oxygen and envision a perfect, stress-free week. During this moment, I did find myself feeling a little more revitalized and peaceful. Whether this feeling is due to the oxygen or hypochondria, I’m not completely sure. But stepping foot in the secluded, surreal — and just a tad bizarre — dreamland of O2 Heaven was worth the experience. t&c
BY JUSTIN MCDONALD Contributing Writer
Looking to explore Columbus? I’ve made it easy. After three years at Otterbein and eating out on a budget as much as possible, these are my top 10 picks for the area.
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Figlio Pizza and Vino Vino Wine Bar
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1281 Grandview Ave. With flavors like Thai chili, salty caramel, wildberry
“This seems very odd to me. Oxygen is free. Why not talk more with friends to relax?”
—Casey Buckler sophomore psychology
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“It sounds pretty fishy. I wouldn’t go.”
—Sam Lofton freshman nursing
“I think it’s ridiculous. I get oxygen for free every day, and I’m pretty satisfied and relaxed with it.”
“It’s really intriguing. I’ll go and watch someone do it just to figure out what the heck it’s for.”
—Gloria UreñaSánchez freshman international studies
—Katie Mortimer senior creative writing
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Lávash Café
2985 N. High St. This family-owned Mediterranean restaurant located in Clintonville off High Street is a quality operation and has great interior design. The lamb dishes, specials and gyros are delicious, and meals range between only $7 and $15. Lávash Café also serves a wonderful assortment of desserts and Turkish coffee.
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475 S. Third St. This Jewish-style deli located in German Village has a great variety of artisan breads, gourmet cheeses, crêpes, desserts, beers and more. I love the whitefish. For $15 or less, Katzinger’s will never let you down.
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Schmidt’s Sausage Haus und Restaurant
Sushi En
1051 Gemini Place Sushi En is my personal favorite for sushi in all of Columbus. All’s satisfying with its consistent quality. Sushi rolls range from $7 to $15. The restaurant is located next to Rave Motion Pictures at Polaris.
240 E. Kossuth St. Located in historic German Village just south of Columbus, this restaurant features an inexpensive lunch buffet, giant cream puffs and a live polka band. Schmidt’s has been around forever and provides an entertaining and social atmosphere.
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Pistacia Vera
Pistac
541 S. Third St. The rich and flavorful gourmet artisan desserts at Pistacia Vera aren’t cheap, but they’re worth the expense. This restaurant is perfect for classy dates. Try the great dessert coffee. Pistacia Vera is located in German Village.
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WHAT DO YOU THINK OF A BAR THAT SELLS OXYGEN?
and makes the best wood-fired personal pizzas, and they only cost $10 to $15. Plus it only takes four minutes to buy drinks at the gas station. Bono Pizza is hard to find, so use a GPS.
Katzinger’s Delicatessen
1369 Grandview Ave. My favorite Italian eatery in the area, this restaurant and adjacent bar serves dishes and pizzas that are bursting with deep layers of flavor. The trendy drink list at the wine bar and the reasonable prices make this location great for dates.
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
lavender and black coffee, this ice cream parlor is the most unique eatery in Columbus. It also serves great macaroon ice cream sandwiches. The rich flavors of ice cream are made with local ingredients, too. Warning: You will always go back for more.
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Bono Pizza
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La Bamba Mexican Restaurant
1956 N. High St. Known for burritos as big as your head, La Bamba is worth the drive. It’s priced well, has fresh, quality meat and is popular and original. This is a nighttime favorite of mine off High Street, near The Ohio State University.
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1717 Northwest Blvd. Bono Pizza is a small but amazing find. This holein-the-wall pizza shop is hooked up to a gas station
Hounddog’s Three Degree Pizza
2657 N. High St. Hounddog’s has been designated an Otterbein hangout for many alumni and presents a great opportunity for new generations. It has an addicting famous buttery crust called Smokin’ Joe’s. For the price, Hounddog’s will keep you coming back for more. It’s very affordable and has decent selections. t&c
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ON CAMPUS Sept. 16
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Ice Cream Social 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Graeter’s Ice Cream
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Sept. 17 IT’S ALIVE:
First Friday Festival 3-7 p.m. Campus Center
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Lady Gaga dons her “living” dress, a huge, moving gown, for the spectacular Monster Ball Tour.
Gaga brings the goods live
Sept. 22
Blood Drive noon Campus Center
The sweeping, ambitious Monster Ball is theatrical, rousing and fun BY KATHLEEN QUIGLEY Staff Writer
Check out WOBN’s table at First Friday Festival to pick up some free goodies and hear some great music! And don’t forget to keep rocking out to The Wildcard!
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On Sept. 5, Pittsburgh residents found themselves awakening to hoards of leather-clad “Little Monsters” (Lady Gaga fans) and a sea of caution tape gathered outside of the new Console Energy Center. Steel City recently erected the building as a replacement for the Melon Arena, though on this particular day, the arena was transformed into the famous Haus of Gaga. While troves of fans awaited their beloved “Mother Monster” (some of them in line for nearly eight hours), setup began for what she refers to as “the greatest party of all time.” Such a tremendous reputation seems an exaggeration, though night after night, in city after city, Lady Gaga disappoints absolutely no one (the exception being a few angry protestors). Fans argue for her genius and critics argue against her antics, though one thing is certain: Lady Gaga is controlling pop culture, and no one is immune to these effects.
Doors opened, the stage was rushed by a monsoon of highheeled monsters and then Lady Starlight (a longtime friend of Gaga’s) started the show. DJing a set of classic rock anthems while downing a bottle of Jack Daniels, Lady Starlight prepared fans for the lusciously lewd opening band, Semi Precious Weapons. Fronted by Justin Tranter (a male Debbie Harry in dangerously high-heeled glitter boots), the five boroughs quartet quickly pounded through their set, complete with onstage wardrobe changes, the promise of sexual favors and champagne spouting straight from Tranter’s filthy mouth. After a wonderfully raucous farewell, Lady Gaga was introduced, and anticipation grew to a staggering level. The Lady took the stage, though only a barely opaque screen with a grid of lasers was visible. A remix of “Dance in the Dark” commenced the performance, and the crowd collectively lost all control. As she made her way through several of her chart-
topping hits, the campy dialogue revealed a loose-fitting plot. As Gaga and her dancers journeyed in search of the ultimate party, fashion was front and center. A disco bra, sparkthrowing panties and even a giant, moving dress provided the aesthetic pleasure and gaspworthy wardrobe choices Gaga onlookers have come to expect. At long last, the destination was reached, and the show was over. But no respectable Gaga fanatic could leave without hearing his or her favorite “Fame Monster” single. In an encore performance of “Bad Romance,” Lady Gaga screamed out to the audience, “There’s one minute left. You are free, Little Monsters! Go out and celebrate it every minute of every day. Because, baby, you were born that way.” And born that way they were, as tens of thousands of Little Monsters made their way to the exit, feet throbbing, ears ringing and heels clicking to the beat of pop music’s brightest superstar.
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IN THEATERS SEPT. 17 “Easy A” “Devil” “Catfish”
ON DVD SEPT. 21 “Desperate Housewives: The Complete Sixth Season” “Stomp the Yard: Homecoming” “Robin Hood”
ON CD SEPT. 21 Maroon 5 “Hands all Over” John Legend and the Roots “Wake Up!” Selena Gomez & the Scene “A Year Without Rain”
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Team looks to stay strong on the links Defending OAC champions and NCAA qualifiers enter new season with new coach but same expectations BY AARON ANGEL Staff Writer
For the Cardinal men’s golf team, it’s business as usual. Otterbein will begin their fall schedule this weekend, taking part in the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) Fall Invitational at Fowler’s Mill Golf Course in Chesterland, Ohio. Last season, Otterbein placed 13th in the NCAA Championship for the second straight year. PHOTO BY MEAGAN NAVARRE
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The finish was the result of a team who gelled late in the season. With three underclassmen playing a solid portion during the spring season, questions arose as to whether the Cardinals could grab OAC title No. 11 out of the past 14 seasons. After a fourth place finish in the OAC Spring Invitational, the men’s team went on a tear, taking first place in the OAC Championships and finishing strong again at the NCAA Championships.
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The two-time All-American was an easy choice, as Cooperrider has been an assistant coach for the Cardinals since 2008. “I was honored playing for it all four years. It’s a muchhonored feeling to be able to head this program and lead it to the right direction,” Cooperrider said. With zero departing seniors from the team, the Cardinals will have a more experienced and poised team from a year before. Sophomores Taylor Harle and Cody McClean return after strong freshman years. Eli Inkrot and Alex Stansell have the advantage of a second year of being leaders on the team. Cooperrider admits that with the talent Otterbein has, choosing a top five week after week will be a challenge.
“I think that our top five is really solid all-around. It is a bit too early to tell who is going to be our No. 1 consistently … we have some good freshmen coming in who can potentially step in as well,” Cooperrider said. Otterbein will face their stiffest competition, 2009 OAC regular-season champions, John Carroll. The Blue Streaks junior Michael Hartnett and freshman Alex DiPalma lead the way, but Cooperrider believes Otterbein can take the crown. “Definitely looking to win, we are looking to win every tournament we are playing and I think the guys know that. I really want to get that ... winning mentality instilled into these players,” Cooperrider said. t&c
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After the season, Otterbein went through yet another coaching shake-up. Mark Paluszak, 2009 OAC Coach of the Year, left over the summer after serving one season as head coach for both men’s and women’s golf. The change gave the men’s golf team their third head coach in as many seasons. The musical chairs of coaches has not decreased the play on the course, with Otterbein winning the past two OAC Championships. Once again, Otterbein’s deep and talented alumni pool shined through, with Athletic Director Dick Reynolds bringing in Matt Cooperrider. Cooperrider, a 2006 graduate, earned four varsity letters as a collegiate golfer and was part of an OAC champion squad four straight years.
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Friday, Sept. 17 •Volleyball
After starting the season with out-of-conference wins, teams are set for OAC’s first showdown BY DOM PORRETTA Staff Writer
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win here would mean finishing second in the conference. Finishing second would be big, as the OAC could send two teams to the playoffs. In 2008, the Cardinals’ only loss was to the Purple Raiders, finishing 9-1 as they received their first playoff berth in school history. “Coach (Joe) Loth stresses making each game a ‘one-game season,’ so this is the most important game of the season thus far,” Coy said. “Winning this game will come down to our execution on both sides of the ball and on special teams.” Just like last year, two potent running backs will be featured. Coy became the second player in school history to rush for 1,000 yards in a season last year, on his way to being selected firstteam All-OAC, D3football.com’s second-team All-North Region and OhioCollegeFootball.com’s second-team NCAA D-III. Coy was also first-team all-conference in 2008. While Otterbein has Coy, Ohio Northern has senior Brent Donley, who is a two-time firstteam All-OAC selection as well. He rushed for 1,104 yards and 16 touchdowns last year, finding pay dirt twice against the Cardinals. Adding to ONU’s offense is senior quarterback Kyle Simmons, who was a first-team AllOAC selection in 2009. The Cardinal special teams will also have to be cautious when kicking off, as ONU has a return threat in senior J.J. Mihoci, also a first-teamer last year. In 2009, he averaged 25.1 yards per return, while taking one back for a touchdown. Otterbein is coming off a 38-0 drilling of Husson in week one, while Northern beat Wisconsin-River Falls 35-14.
It’s debatable whether there is another Division III football game this week with as much on the line as the Otterbein-Ohio Northern showdown. The Cardinals (1-0), ranked 18th in D3football.com’s most recent poll, will play host to the 11th-ranked Polar Bears (1-0) in each team’s conference opener at Memorial Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is slated for 1:30 p.m. “This game has grown into a rivalry over the course of the past few seasons to the point that ONU is as big as the Capital game as far as rivalry goes,” senior running back Colton Coy said. Anyone at last year’s contest got to see two high-powered offenses battle amidst the rain. The Cardinals managed a 3836 win, despite allowing Northern to claw back after trailing 35-17 at halftime. This year’s contest has even more on the line, as both teams come in nationally ranked and having yet to play conference behemoth Mount Union (1-0), currently ranked second in the nation. In 2009, the Polar Bears had already lost to the Purple Raiders 30-10 the week before, but still managed to finish tied for second in the final conference standings with Otterbein. At the Ohio Athletic Conference’s media day in August, Otterbein was selected to finish third behind Mount Union and Ohio Northern in both the media and coaches preseason polls. “This game is key in jockeying for position in the conference as well as having some high playoff implications,” Coy said. If preseason predictions come true and both teams lose to Mount Union and remain t&c unbeaten in all other games, a page 12| t&c | www.otterbein360.com
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Senior running back Colton Coy found the end zone twice in Otterbein’s week one rout against Husson University.
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Week two Ohio Northern @ Otterbein
Feed the big man
vs. Westminster @ Wooster Noon vs. Hiram @ Wooster 1:30 p.m.
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vs. Allegeny @ Gambier 3 p.m.
Otterbein’s best defense might be its offense against Ohio Northern. Ohio Northern will give the In just 3 quarters of work, Cardinal defense its toughest senior running back Colton Coy challenge this year aside from took the ball 27 times for 166 Mount Union. It will be interesting to see if yards last week against Husson Otterbein tries to make the Polar University. Otterbein ran the ball 52 Bears one-dimensional, not lettimes last year against the Polar ting senior running back Brent Bears, and while the weather Donley and senior quarterback conditions appear to be less Kyle Simmons use balance to flood-like, the Cardinals will move the chains. likely run the ball early and often Simmons threw for two scores in ONU’s first game, add- to control the clock and find the end zone. t&c ing two more on the ground.
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Sunday, Sept. 19
•Women’s Soccer vs. Case Western 2 p.m.
•Men’s Soccer @ Kenyon 3 p.m.
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