By Spenser Hickey Assistant Copy Editor and Noah Manskar Editor-in-Chief A man was shot Thursday night on the Woodward Elementary School playground at 200 S. Washington St., three blocks from the Ohio Wesleyan campus. Delaware Police Department (DPD) officers responded to a 911 call at 8:15 p.m. reporting a fight outside the school, according...
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By Morgan Christie Transcript Correspondent According to sophomore Kristen Puckett, Day on the JAY is not just a tradition, but an event not to be missed. Puckett, president of Campus Programming Board (CPB), said Day on the JAY, held this past Monday, is received very well compared to other events planned by CPB. “It’s...
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By Noah Manskar Editor-in-Chief Rape and sexual assault are the most under-reported crimes nationally—54 percent of rapes are never reported to authorities, according to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN). In Delaware, most that are reported are quickly closed. According to a list of all Delaware Police Department (DPD) reports of sex...
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By Marilyn Baer Transcript Reporter Students were rewarded last Saturday for their hard work and dedication to Ohio Wesleyan at the Golden Bishop Awards. The theme of this year’s ceremony was “Leaders Who Rock!” The Benes Rooms in Hamilton-Williams Campus Center (HWCC) were decorated with old vinyl records on the tables to match the...
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By Sophie Crispin Transcript Reporter As the academic year nears its end, several students are just beginning work on the Ohio Wesleyan community garden. Located in front of the Student Observatory beside Stuyvesant Hall, the garden has been largely left to the care of several dedicated students. Senior Megan Fris, a member of the...
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By Becca Sufrin Transcript Correspondent In the fall of 2013, the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center (HWCC) Food Court will appear much different and offer new and improved options. Gene Castelli, Chartwells resident district manager; the Ohio Wesleyan Board of Trustees; and the Wesleyan Council on Student Affairs (WCSA) have been spearheading the project for about...
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By Megan Dill Transcript Correspondent Last week, Sigma Chi (Sig Chi) put on their annual philanthropy event, Derby Days, to benefit Children’s Miracle Network. Derby Days is a week-long event that consists of various competitions among the Greek community. This year, there were six teams—one for each sorority and team “GDI,” an independent non-Greek...
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By Jija Dutt Transcript Correspondent Three student organizations used food as a way to educate about different cultures with a cultural food workshop on Thursday, April 18. Junior Ashley Madera, moderator of the Citizens of the World (COW) House, and senior Katherine Buckingham, a resident of the Modern Foreign Language (MFL) House, spearheaded the...
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By Spenser Hickey Assistant Copy Editor Glass and blood stained the sidewalks, buildings shook and runners were knocked to the ground during the two explosions that killed at least three people during the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15. So far no one has claimed responsibility for the attacks. The bombings occurred almost simultaneously...
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By Spenser Hickey Assistant Copy Editor This year’s Greek Week, running from April 8-12, featured seven events designed to increase the bonds between fraternity and sorority members, and encourage Greek students to do acts of service. The events included a Monday performance by comedian Evan Wecksell, a Tuesday canned food sculpture competition, Greek Olympics...
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