The Equal Rights Amendment sought to create a constitutional protection against sexual discrimination under the law. From Alice Paul’s first draft in 1923 to the bold efforts in the 1970s and early ’80s, it met an untimely grave in 1982, falling three states short of ratification. 30 years later, it’s time to bring the...
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Monthly Archives: February 2013
Petition could give the ERA the life it needs
Summer shirts in sweater weather
By Emily Lunstroth Transcript Columnist Since the seasons have officially changed and winter is upon us, the switch from summer and fall clothing must make the move to winter wear. Yes, heavy sweaters and hats are now needed, but that doesn’t mean you have to abandon your favorite gingham oxford or lightweight tee—you just...
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OWU three titles away from winning NCAC All-Sports trophy
By Graham Lucas Transcript Correspondent Ohio Wesleyan athletics are closing in on DePauw University for first place in the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) All-Sports trophy race. DePauw leads the race with 52 points, followed by OWU with 50 points and Denison with 45 points. DePauw field hockey captured their first conference title in...
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Track sprinters, Freet and Jolliff, break records at Spire Open meet
By Heather Kuch Sports Editor On Saturday, Jan. 26, the Ohio Wesleyan men’s track and field team competed in the Spire Midwest Indoor Track & Field Open meet where seniors Ethan Freet and Silas Jolliff each broke school records. The meet was hosted by the Spire Institute in Geneva, Ohio, and featured teams from...
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OWU Celebrates the past and present
By Spenser Hickey Assistant Copy Editor The day before his assassination, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. said in a speech that he had been to the mountaintop and looked upon “the promised land.” On Martin Luther King Day, the OWU community celebrated both King’s legacy and the second inauguration of President Barack Obama,...
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Students find new homes during ‘SLUsh’ Week
By Ellin Youse A&E Editor Residents of Ohio Wesleyan’s Small Living Units experienced excited anticipation and careful consideration last weekend as they recruited and interviewed prospective new additions to their homes. The SLUs’ recruitment period, or SLUsh week, is each SLUs’ opportunity to promote itself on campus and interview applicants who identify strongly...
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‘Dracula’ emerges from darkness
By Jane Suttmeier Photo Editor Little things are coming together to create the big picture for the Ohio Wesleyan Department of Theatre’s production of “The Passion of Dracula.” Senior Margaret Knecht, master electrician for the play, said the lighting will capture the audience’s attention. “(Dracula) is probably more different because of what we’re doing...
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Men’s basketball rebounds from back-to-back losses to defeat Wabash
By Tim Alford and Heather Kuch News Editor and Sports Editor After two straight losses against Hiram on Jan. 16 and Wooster on Jan. 19, the men’s basketball team dominated Wabash on Wednesday night, winning by a score of 77-53. This game extended their overall record to 14-4 and conference record to 7-3. Senior...
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Students on a different mission at military base
By Hannah Urano Transcript Correspondent The Fort Bragg mission trip team will be repeating their babysitting fundraiser on Valentine’s Day, watching the children of faculty and staff members so they can enjoy a romantic evening alone. Coming off of the success of their first babysitting fundraiser in late November, the mission trip team decided...
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Flu scare quiets, but not over
By Taylor Smith Copy Editor The influenza scare that swept the country this flu season may be nearly over, as influenza activity seems to be decreasing, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). During the week of Jan. 13 through 19, a total of 47 states have reported “widespread” influenza activity,...
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Empty promises and budget struggles: An investigation of the faculty salary debate at Ohio Wesleyan
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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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