Monthly Archives: February 2012
Virginia legislature passes controversial laws about abortion
Virginia is passing some frightening abortion legislation. The state’s House of Delegates recently passed one bill that would declare a fertilized egg at any stage of development a person under Virginia law. This means zygotes and embryos would be subject to the same rights and privileges as adults and other people. Another bill would...
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Chartwells responds to hungry journalist
On Feb. 8, I wrote an editorial titled, “Early birds miss the worm: Lack of weekend breakfast leaves busy students hungry”. I was pleasantly surprised to see in my OWU e-mail inbox a message from Daniel Magee, director of Chartwells’ dining services, on Feb. 15. I was not expecting such a timely response, let...
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Fountain construction on the Jay: Learning to love the ‘62 alumni gift
Some students have objected to the new JAYWalk fountain because there was a lack of information and consultation; because it impedes the traffic flow; because it creates a safety risk; because it attracts mischief; because the money for it should have gone to higher-priority items; and because it wastes water when we should be...
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Strand prices change, but the tradition still remains
The Strand Theater has provided the cinematic experience for locals and students for many years. The theater also has had close ties to Ohio Wesleyan since 2002. “In 2002, Ohio Wesleyan took over ownership of the theater,” said manager Kara Long. “Then in November of 2008, they formed a separate non-profit group called The...
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New food court to feature low cost changes
The Hamilton-Williams food court is long overdue for a face-lift. Neither furniture nor equipment has been replaced since the campus center was built 20 years ago. Luckily, the food court will receive a makeover soon. Gene Castelli, Resident District Manager of Chartwells, met with WCSA recently to discuss summer renovations. The renovated food court...
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Weekly Public Safety Reports: Feb 16-20, 2012
Feb. 16 8:50 a.m. – Public Safety and Delaware City Police officers were dispatched to 23 and 35 Williams Drive on a report of vandalism. Several pieces of furniture in the common areas of each residence had been turned over, and a television was destroyed at the 23 Williams address. Investigation is ongoing. Feb....
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Sexuality and marriage: Is there a right answer?
A sexuality, marriage and homosexuality debate was held last Wednesday to address the intersection between gay marriage and the church. The lecture was introduced by Emmanuel Twesigye, Aden S. and Wollam Benedicts professor of Christian studies, who began with the topic of polygamy in African cultures. Twesigye talked about the benefits of polygamy and...
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What’s that monkey doing with my fries?
Students craving midnight snacks can now find salvation in the form of a monkey holding a paper bag. This is the logo of Bag o’ Fries, a new student-run business and venture capital with Chartwells. The business, which supplies generous bags of fries with the customer’s choice of a number of dry and wet...
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Thursday shooting injures one, suspect in custody
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Orchesis dancers, choreographers and designers explore what it means ‘to be human’
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Day on the JAY gets students moving
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Catching up: sex crime reporting in Delaware and at Ohio Wesleyan
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OWU music professors practice what they preach during faculty recital
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