By Noah Manskar Editor-in-Chief A steel pipe 18 feet long lay on Chappelear Drama Center’s main stage among bare set pieces. A group of seven or eight stood and stared in amazement at its sheer size; two more admired from the catwalk about 30 feet above. All were growing tired—it was getting close to...
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By Hannah Urano Transcript Correspondent On Feb. 1, University President Rock Jones announced, “with a sense of great enthusiasm and excitement,”the selection of Charles Stinemetz as Ohio Wesleyan’s new provost. The provost is the vice-president for academic affairs and is one of five vice-presidents that report directly to the president. Specifically, Stinemetz said, he...
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By Spenser Hickey Assistant Copy Editor Chartwells’ Feb. 6 “Black History Dinner” in Smith Hall has sparked some controversy. On the menu was pulled barbecue pork, collard greens, baked beans, and macaroni and cheese. Gene Castelli, Chartwells resident district manager, said the celebration was no different from the special Mardi Gras menu, and that...
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By Spenser Hickey Assistant Copy Editor The House of Black Culture serves as a focal point for educating the Ohio Wesleyan community on Black history and issues, as well as a meeting place for the African-American community. Named after Butler A. Jones, the University’s first African-American professor, the House of Black Culture was founded...
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By Cecilia Smith Transcript Correspondent Imagine going to a line-dancing bar with friends and being the only ones there – besides a bachelorette party. That was one of the memories senior Chris Marshall recounted as one of his favorites from living in Tree House. “This place is dense with memories,” Marshall said about Tree...
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By Sadie Slager Transcript Correspondent 10 minutes make a difference for students walking home late at night. Public Safety Sergeant Chris Mickens said the estimated 10-minute wait for SafeWalk workers to reach a student who is at any location around campus deters many from utilizing the program. “The average is a 10-minute or less...
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By Brian Cook Transcript Correspondent 14 individuals were elected as Wesleyan Council on Student Affairs Residential Representatives for the 2013 calendar year, according to junior Martin Clark, WCSA President. Also, two Small Living Unit Representatives were elected to serve on WCSA for the 2013 calendar year. Freshmen making the cut as Residential Representatives include...
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By Rachel Vinciguerra Transcript Correspondent The Chaplain’s Office seeks to offer a place for students and faculty to nurture their connections to their faith on the third and fourth floors of Hamilton-Williams Campus Center. Although Jodi Kushins was accessible to Jewish students during her time on campus from 2009 until May 2012, there has...
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By Taylor Stoudt Transcript Reporter Over the last few months, more students across campus have experienced the shock of coming back to where they left their bicycle and realizing it was gone. Sometimes the whole bicycle was taken; sometimes only parts were missing. For many students, reporting a stolen bicycle can be impossible. While...
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By Tim Alford News Editor “In My Blood” Throughout the day on Wednesday, the temperature had dropped dramatically and it had begun to snow. Public Safety Officer Jay McCann came to pick me up at Phi Delta Theta so I could ride along with him on his night shift. “How’s it going man?” he...
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