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A 19-month legal battle among several former and current members of the Ohio Wesleyan chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon came to an end early last month without ever seeing a courtroom. One former Sig Ep pledge instructor, along with his father, charged five other brothers with libel, emotional distress and abuse of process, saying...
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Students and faculty honored Margaret Fete and her dedication to students and French during a memorial service held last Tuesday. Fete died on Dec. 24, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a professor of modern foreign language at Ohio Wesleyan, and began her teaching career there in 1970. Fete received degrees...
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“Show me the money,” was the resounding call that filled the Benes rooms on the evening of Feb 20. The words, which came from Dr. Dan Vogt, professor of chemistry, were directed at low faculty salaries and changes to Ohio Wesleyan’s curriculum, which would make travel-learning courses, course connections and the first-year pilot course...
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Chad Williams Sigma Phi Epsilon Senior Chad Williams, an offensive guard for the Battling Bishops, was recognized as one of seven college football scholar-athletes in the Central Ohio area, based on excellence in athletics and academics. Chad was also recognized as the top scholar-athlete from among the seven college athletes honored. He is the...
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While most Ohio Wesleyan students will spend the week of spring break working or relaxing, seven small groups of students will dedicate their time to mission, service and leadership. Each of the seven spring break mission groups have unique goals, whether it is working for justice, engaging with other cultures or helping restore small...
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As Fiji makes its strong comeback to the Ohio Wesleyan community, the excitement of solidifying their first pledge class in four years is almost complete. The soon-to-be brothers have participated in dinners at Buns, El Vaquero and played dodge ball to get to know each other. Brett Pytel, Assistant Director of Expansion for Fiji,...
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Ohio Wesleyan student camaraderie has found a new form on the Facebook page, “OWU Memes.” Envisioned by sophomores Jordan Grammer and Maria Jafri, the memes on the page include random stock images with witty captions where students can express their opinions about the university. The page, owned by both Grammer and Jafri, was created...
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The ladies of Pitch Black, OWU’s female a cappella group, competed against 10 other groups at the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA) on Feb. 25. The competition was held at Kettering High School in Kettering, OH. The group sang “I Want You To Want Me” by Letters to Cleo, “I’ll Fly Away”...
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The audience roared and applauded at this year’s 2012 Orchesis performances presented by the Department of Theatre and Dance at the Chappelear Drama Center March 2 and 3. Orchesis is OWU’s student dance company. Orchesis provides company members with the opportunity to perform their own choreographed pieces, and work with guest and faculty choreographers...
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