Monthly Archives: February 2013

By Sophie Crispin Transcript Correspondent Another round of renovations are in order for the historic Strand Theatre, thanks to a $125,000 donation from Delaware County Bank. Located at 28 E. Winter St., the Strand is one of the top five longest continuously run theaters in America. At 96-years-old, it’s no surprise the historic theatre...
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By Emily Feldmesser Transcript Correspondent A new year brings a new semester to Ohio Wesleyan, and after a three week winter break, students are getting readjusted to life on campus. Freshman Adelle Brodbeck said the week classes reconvened was the busiest she’s had at OWU. Senior Rebecca Muhl had a similar experience. “I had...
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Week of Jan. 15-21 Jan. 15 11:00 a.m. – An ARAMARK supervisor reported a missing radio to Public Safety. Jan. 15 4:41 p.m. – Public Safety was dispatched to Hayes Hall on a drug report. Jan. 15 10:41 p.m. – Public Safety was dispatched to Bashford Hall on a marijuana suspicion report. Jan. 16...
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By Spenser Hickey Assistant Copy Editor On his first day of teaching at OWU in 1989, Professor Emmanuel Twesigye, an Anglican from Uganda, found a swastika chalked onto the outside door to his office. It was one of several experiences with racism he shared after his Jan. 21 lecture on Martin Luther King’s dream...
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By Haley Cooper Transcript Correspondent From SkyZone with Phi Gamma Delta (Fiji) to Broom Ball with Delta Tau Delta (Delt), fraternity rush events have been bouncing their way into the past week. Unaffiliated men have been getting involved with the rush events held by Ohio Wesleyan’s eight fraternities. Sophomore Paul Priddy, vice-president of recruitment...
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By Rachel Vincinguerra Transcript Reporter Linnea Velasquez has worked at the Schimmel Conrades Science Center (SCSC) Food Cart serving students and faculty their morning coffee for almost 13 years. Velasquez began her day alongside the science majors early in the morning and closed up shop at 1:30 p.m. every weekday. After working at the...
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By Brian Cook Transcript Correspondent The Backstretch Bar will hold sign-ups for their annual 50 Day Club on Saturday, March 23, according to owner Joanne Meyer. The club, which started ten years ago, involves ordering at least two drinks at the Backstretch every day for 50 consecutive days leading up to Ohio Wesleyan’s graduation....
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