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2003-2004  Athena  Yearbook 


Volume  99 

Ohio  University 

Athens,  Ohio 

Enrollment:  18,633 


Staff 

Editor-In-Chief 

Nick  Feltch 


Copy  Editor 

Erica  Lutterbein 


Piiotographers 

Miciiael  Newman 
Allison  Toffle 
Doug  Peterson 
Eric  Gregoire 


Assistant  Copy  Editors 
Kara  Steele 
Katie  Brandt 

Design  Editor 

Pamela  Hancock 

Assistant  Design  Editor 
Phillip  Reyland 

Designer 

Chris  Glaser 

Photography  Editor 
Alicia  Whissel 

Assistant  Photo  Editor 
Rebecca  Droke 


Advertising 

Nathan  Chamberlain 

Contributing  Writers 
Nicole  Wachter 
T.  David  Couch 
Jennifer  Bishop 
Kylene  Kuzma 
Jessica  Moss 
Stacia  Galem 
Beth  Comer 
Tracy  Boorman 
David  Berger 
Bethany  Miller 
Noreen  Rogers 
Kelly  Michael 
Kelly  Bucher 


2  Crossroads  of  Time 


ontents: 


6  Bicentennial 

14  Student  Life 

36  Sports 

88  Residence  Life 

114  Student  Activities 

146  Academics 

168  Seniors 

204  Advertisements 


Table  ot  Contents  3 


Administration 


Robert  Glidden 

President  of  the  University 

Alan  H.  Geiger 

Assistant  to  the  President 


Nancy  Prichard  Crist 

Special  Assistant  to  the  Presi- 
dent 
Director,  Office  ot  the  President 

Maggi  Channell 

Special  Assistant  to  the  Presi- 
dent 
Director,  Events  and 
Communications 

Erek  Perry 

Assistant  to  the  President  for 
Diversity 

Cathy  Cooper,  CPS 

Administrative  Coordinator 

Carolyn  R.  Ervin 

Administrative  Coordinator 

Jennifer  L.  Haft 

Administrative  Assistant 

Stephen  Kopp 

Provost 


Gary  North 

Vice  President  for 
Administration  and  Finance 


Charles  P.  Bird 


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Vice  President  tor  Regional 
Higher  Education 


Leonard  Raley 

Vice  President  tor  University 
Advancement 

Michael  Sostarich 


John  A.  Bantle 

Vice  President  for  Research 


Vice  President  for  Student  Affairs 


Ohio  University  Board  of  Trustees 

Patricia  A.  Ackerman 

M.  Lee  Ong 

C.  Robert  Kidder 

C.  Daniel  DeLawder 

Larry  L.  Schey 

M.  Marnette  Perry 

R.  Gregory  Browning 

C.  David  Snyder 

Robert  D.  Walter,  chairman 

DuStin  Wood,  student  Trustee 
Tara  M.  StUckey,  student  Trustee 

Alan  H.  Geiger,  Secretary 
Larry  Corrigan,  interim  Treasurer 


4  Administration 


President's  Letter 


Welcome  to  the  2003  -  2004  edition  of  your  yearbook,  the  Athena.   I  know  the 
pages  that  follow  will  spark  some  special  memories  of  your  time  at  Ohio  University. 

"Crossroads  of  Time"  is  a  theme  that  can  have  several  meanings.  Most  obvious, 
perhaps,  is  the  reference  to  Ohio  University's  200th  anniversary.  You  have  had  the  good 
fortune  to  be  a  part  oi  our  bicentennial  celebration,  and  it  is  certainly  noteworthy  for 
any  institution  to  have  thrived  for  two  centuries. 

This  is  also  a  crossroads  in  time  for  you.  You  have  completed  the  majorit)^  of 
vour  formal  education,  though  many  of  you  certainly  may  choose  to  pursue  additional 
degrees.   But  as  you  finish  your  undergraduate  education,  you  stand  at  a  crossroad  in 
vour  personal  life,  preparing  to  step  over  the  threshold  and  into  the  "real  world"  you've 
heard  so  much  about.   I  hope  that  the  time  you  have  spent  at  Ohio  University  has  pre- 
pared you  for  the  future  in  a  variety  of  ways.   I  hope  you  have  pursued  an  appropriate 
mix  of  educational  and  social  activities,  that  you  have  learned  and  grown  intellectually, 
that  vou  have  met  and  gotten  to  know  people  from  other  cultures  and  countries,  and 
people  whose  beliefs  and  backgrounds  are  different  from  yours.   In  short,  I  hope  you 
have  taken  advantage  of  all  that  was  available  to  you  during  your  time  at  Ohio  Univer- 
sir\',  and  that  your  experiences  here  have  helped  you  develop  into  a  conscientious  and 
capable  citizen. 

And  finally,  I  hope  the  each  road  you  take  on  all  oi  your  future  journeys  leads  to 
success.  


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Robert  Glidden 


President  s  Letter  5 


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Ohio  University  turns 

u  we  skoula  celebrate,  covvivyieyviovate  ana  neuev  foyaet 


THIS  YEAR,  2004,  OHIO  UNIVERSITY  CELEBRATED  200 

years  of  growth  and  changes  after  its  founding  on  February  18,  2004, 
making  it  the  nation's  first  institution  of  higher  education  west  of  the 
Allegheny  Mountains.  While  observing  the  traditions  of  academic 
excellence,  the  search  for  knowledge  and  understanding,  learning 
in  a  residential  campus  environment  and  the  service  to  the  region, 
OU  brought  to  light  its  wealth  of  history  and  heritage  with  its 
bicentennial  celebration. 

To  take  on  the  enormity  of  the  bicentennial.  President 
Glidden  formed  a  Presidential  Bicentennial  Commission  in  2001 
co-chaired  by  Alan  Geiger,  assistant  to  the  president  and  secretary 
of  the  Board  of  Trustees,  and  Nancy  Prichard  Crist,  director  of  the 
Office  of  the  President.  The  Bicentennial  Commission,  with  over 
40  individuals  in  seven  subgroups,  helped  shape  the  bicentennial 
projects  and  events,  served  as  consultants  for  event  hosts  and 
offered  advice  on  media  relations.  Funding  for  the  bicentennial 
celebrations  consisted  of  private  donations  and  funds  the  University 
budgeted  for  the  events. 

A  year-long  celebration  with  something  for  everyone 

Chosen  to  draw  attention  to  the  lively  OU  community, 
the  bicentennial  events  developed  by  the  committee  far  surpassed 
Southeast  Ohio.  The  celebrations  began  early  in  September  of 
2003  and  continued  until  the  end  of  the  year  in  June,  with  events 
such  as  the  Performing  Arts  Series  and  other  concerts,  the  Kennedy 
Lecture  Series,  numerous  exhibits  and  the  Bicentennial  CoUoquia 
Series,  which  showcased  areas  of  research  and  scholarly  work  that 
created  unique  interest  on  campus,  all  continuing  throughout  the 
year. 

The  wide  variety  of  events  on  the  bicentennial  calendar 
made  it  easy  for  everyone  to  find  something  to  enjoy  and  to 
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celebrate  a  part  of  OU's  history.  The  Bicentennial  Commission 
ensured  that  all  affected  by  the  University  would  be  included. 

"This  is  an  extraordinary  place  we  have  here,"  Crist 
said.  "We  wanted  the  special  and  talented  students,  faculty,  staff 
and  community  to  be  able  to  recognize  and  to  celebrate  [the 
University's]  importance." 

Tara  Stuckey,  one  of  two  students  on  the  board  of  trustee 
and  a  magazine  journalism  major  with  minors  in  business  and 
Spanish  in  the  Honors  Tutorial  College,  said  students  especially 
should  have  been  involved  in  the  bicentennial  celebration. 

"Since  the  University  is  dedicated  to  students  and  has 
been  for  200  years,  it's  important  for  students  to  be  involved  with 
what  the  University  has  given  thousands  of  alumni,"  Stuckey  said 
"The  bicentennial  events  illustrate  the  facets  of  the  University, 
and  the  committee  that  chose  them  made  sure  that  all  areas  wen 
represented." 

The  community  was  also  greatly  involved  in  the 
University's  bicentennial.  Athens  residents,  uptown  businesses  ar 
city  officials  hosted  a  Street  Fair  with  bands  and  special  displays 
on  September  27  that  coincided  with  Parents  Weekend.  And 
this  year's  Bicentennial  Homecoming  weekend  from  October  10 
through  October  12  included  the  community,  students,  alumni 
and  faculty  with  events  topping  the  traditional  parade  and  footbd 
game.  This  special  Bicentennial  Homecoming  included  the 
unveiling  of  the  OU  U.S.  Post  Office  Bicentennial  Postcard  at 
Cutler  Hall,  the  Alumni  Association  Alumni  Awards  Gala,  a  one- 
woman  theatrical  production  and  the  Bicentennial  Homecominj,' 
Festival. 

But  the  event  perhaps  most  significant  to  OU's  200''' 
anniversary  was  Founder's  Day  on  February  18.  In  the  rotunda  o; 
the  new  lecture  facihty,  past  presidents,  guest  speakers,  students. 

Continued  on  p.  8 


Bicentennial 


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Continued  from  p.  6 

faculty  and  local  residents  gathered  to  celebrate  the  University's 
past,  present  and  future  and  to  have  a  shce  of  one  large  birthday 
cake.  "With  OU  having  a  very  community-based  population,  this 
is  a  way  for  us  to  applaud  ourselves  and  the  university  and  to  take 
pride  in  what  we've  accompllshedaccomplished  over  200  years," 
said  Student  Senate  President  Jamie  Walter,  a  poUtical  science  and 
Spanish  major. 

In  the  evening  on  Founder's  Day,  the  University  hosted 
"Turning  Two  Hundred-A  Celebration  of  the  Bicentennial  of 
Ohio  University,"  a  multimedia  event.  The  performance  was 
a  collaboration  of  OU  Professor  of  Music  Mark  PhiUips  and 
Associate  Professor  of  Dance  Lisa  Ford  Moulton.  Phillips  created 
the  music  and  conducted  the  event  while  Moulton  choreographed 
the  presentation.  President  Glidden  commissioned  the  piece  to 
interpret  OU's  history  and  to  celebrate  the  bicentennial  but  did  not 
want  the  composition  to  be  tied  to  either  so  it  could  be  performed 
for  years  to  come. 

Another  bicentennial  event  that  will  be  a  part  of  the 
University  for  years  to  come  was  "Free  Man  of  Color,"  a  play  that 
opened  at  OU  from  March  10  to  March  13.  Presented  by  the 
Victory  Gardens  Theater  in  association  with  the  OU  Bicentennial 
Celebration  and  the  School  of  Theater,  the  three-character  play 
portrayed  the  relationship  between  OU's  first  African- American 
graduate  John  Newton  Templeton  and  then-OU  President  Robert 
Wilson  and  his  wife,  Jean,  who  hosted  Templeton  during  his  college 
years.  The  production  was  written  by  Charles  Smith,  head  of  OU 
Professional  Playwriting  Program,  in  recognition  of  Templeton's 
critical  contribution  to  the  University's  history  and  campus  lifestyle 
today. 

International  Week  from  May  9  through  May  15,  including 
8  Crossroads  of  Time 


an  International  Street  Fair  with  music,  dance,  food  and  speakers 
from  nations  all  over  the  world,  was  another  bicentennial  calendar 
event  that  played  a  role  on  today's  university  campus  and  was  an 
important  week  for  diversity.  "More  students  should  take  advantaj 
of  [International  Week],"  Stuckey  said.  "The  campus  has  greatly 
benefited  from  contributions  of  international  students." 

Another  bicentennial  May  event  was  the  dedication  of 
the  OU  Bicentennial  Park  and  reception  honoring  architect  Maya 
Lin,  an  Athens  resident  known  for  her  design  of  the  Vietnam 
Memorial  in  Washington,  D.C.  The  park,  located  across  from  tl:. 
Convocation  Center  and  Peden  Stadium,  serves  as  a  new  gatewai 
to  the  University  and  a  way  to  bring  the  natural  aspect  of  OU's 
campus  to  the  forefront,  Walter  said.  "The  park  will  help  celebrat. 
the  timehne  of  the  last  200  years  and  help  keep  students  aware  of 
our  traditions,"  she  said. 

Commencement  closed  the  bicentennial  celebration  on 
June  12.  Unique  to  this  important  year,  the  graduation  ceremony 
included  special  diplomas,  special  commemorative  programs  and 
medallions,  which  the  University  awarded  to  all  graduates.  On  on 
side  of  the  medallion  was  the  University  seal,  representing  the  pasi 
while  the  flip  side  represented  the  present  and  the  future  with  OU 
official  logo,  Crist  said.  "They  were  designed  to  showcase  both  tlv 
200-year  anniversary  and  to  celebrate  the  historical  nature  of  the 
University." 

From  September  to  June,  Ohio  University  celebrated  its 

bicentennial  socially  and  individually  with  an  extensive  array  of  ever 

for  all  students,  faculty,  alumni  and  Athens  residents  to  enjoy  But 

the  bicentennial  year  was  not  just  a  time  to  celebrate  a  200*  birthda; 

This  year  was  a  time  to  recognize  the  people  and  events  that  helped 

develop  Ohio  University  into  something  worth  celebrating  and 

remembering. 

Continued  on  p.  10 


1 1 1 
1 1 1 


■centennial 


Continued  from  p.8 

Tangible  commemorations 

The  year  brought  many  ways  to  recognize  the  people  and 
events  that  led  the  University  to  its  present  essence  and  also  ways 
to  hold  onto  history  for  a  lifetime.  Before  the  books,  CDs,  posters 
and  other  items  were  available  and  even  before  OU's  bicentennial 
celebration  began,  members  of  the  Ohio  Bicentennial  Commission 
dedicated  a  historical  marker  at  the  Universit}''s  Alumni  Gate  on 
May  12,  2003.  As  Ohio,  which  became  a  state  in  1803,  and  OU, 
1804,  proudly  shared  their  bicentennials  so  closely  together,  the 
historical  marker  detailed  the  Universit}''s  founding  fathers  and  its 
charter,    reminding  students  and  Athens  residents  for  years  to  come 
of  the  connection  between  the  University  and  the  communit}'. 

Two  books  commemorating  the  bicentennial  also  linked 
OU  to  the  Athens  community.  The  OU  Emeriti  Association 
invited  emeriti,  facult}-,  staff  alumni  and  local  residents  to  share 
personal  memories  in  Ohio  University  for  the  Bicentennial 
Anniversary,  1804-2004.  The  book  walks  down  memory  lane 
with  the  reminiscences  of  past  presidents,  stories  of  relationships 
between  retired  facult)'  and  their  students  and  influences  ot  the 
10  Crossroads  of  Time 


University'  on  the  community. 

The  other  book,  Ohio  University:  The  Spirit  of  a  Singuld 
Place  by  BetU'  Hollow,  travels  through  two  centuries  of  college     < 
memories  and  covers  the  social  history  and  daily  lite  at  OU  since 
its  beginning  in  1804.  "The  book  is  an  absolutely  tremendous 
recalling  of  the  historv  and  founding  of  the  University',  giving  a 


years,"  Crist  said. 

The  bicentennial  photo  mosaic  provides  a  visual  aspect 
of  this  heritage  and  history.  The  mosaic  was  composed  from 
thousands  of  photographs  of  the  University's  people,  places  and 
moments  used  to  create  the  image  of  Cutler  Hall.  Senior  Class 
President  Amanda  Cunningham  came  up  with  the  idea  ot  the 
mosaic  to  honor  OU's  bicentennial  and  to  raise  funds  for  the       ( 
seniors'  gift  to  the  Universir\'.  Sadly,  before  the  artwork  was 
finished,  Cunningham  died  in  a  car  accident,  and  she  never  saw  1 
accomplishment  of  her  own  and  so  many  others'  hard  work.  Thi 
mosaic  and  the  tragedy  of  its  initiator  have  now  become  a  new  p  i 
of  the  Universit}-'s  history. 

The  mosaic,  a  collection  of  images,  was  joined  by  Four 


,ir  Heaven:  Songs  of  Ohio  University  Celebrating  the  First  Two 
mdred  Years,  a  collection  of  songs  about  OU,  written  for  OU 
1  written  by  OU  students,  faculty  and  alumni.  A  collaboration 
jween  the  University  and  The  Local  Girls,  known  for  their  tight 
■monies,  jazzy  arrangements  and  spirited  performances,  the 
)  features  18  tracks  that  reveal  what  is  required  to  maintain  an 
omplished  and  significant  university  such  as  OU. 
:^         These  media  of  commemoration  only  began  to  represent 
^j  richness  of  the  University's  past.  From  the  very  beginning  in 
)4  to  the  end  of  this  year's  bicentennial  in  2004,  OU  came  a  long 
'  from  the  bleakest  and  best  of  times,  and  through  change  after 
nge.  iNo  number  of  books,  plaques,  photographs  or  music  could 
r  cover  the  University  in  its  lush  entirety. 

A  look  back:  from  the  foundation  to  the  present 

Less  than  a  year  after  Ohio  became  a  state  in  1803,  the 
lo  General  Assembly  approved  Ohio  University's  charter  on 
uary  18, 1804,  making  it  the  first  institution  of  higher  education 


in  the  Northwest  Territory  The  charter  was  founded  by  Rufus 
Putnam  and  Manasseh  Cutler,  who  purchased  the  land  for  the 
Northwest  Territory  Ohio  University,  first  a  prep  school  known 
as  Athens  Academy,  did  not  offer  college-level  courses  until 
1819  when  tuition  was  charged  for  the  first  time — six  dollare  per 
semester.  Not  long  after  the  first  college  classes,  John  Newton 
Templeton  became  OU's  first  and  the  United  State's  fourth  Black 
graduate  on  September  1 7, 1 828. 

Templeton,  along  with  Margaret  Boyd,  OU's  first  female 
graduate  in  187.3,  serve  as  positive  marks  in  OU's  history  But 
the  University  saw  many  hardships  along  the  way  to  success.  OU 
closed  from  1845  to  1848  because  of  financial  problems  and 
did  not  reopen  until  August  2,  1848.  And  in  1943,  enrollment 
dropped  to  1,306  from  a  record  high  of  3,501  just  three  years 
earlier,  as  hundreds  of  male  students  and  17  percent  of  the 
faculty  enlisted  in  World  War  II.  The  University  bounced  back 
in  1966  when  enrollment  topped  15,000  for  the  first  time.  But 
Continued  on  p.  12 

Bicentennial  I  1 


Continued  from  p.  11 

students  could  do  nothing  against  Mother  Nature  when  the 
Hocking  River  flooded  in  1967,  causing  cosdy  damage  and 
convincing  the  U.S.  Corps  of  Army  Engineers  to  reroute  the 
river.  Other  hard  times  hit  campus  in  May  of  1970  when  student 
demonstrations  focused  on  the  presence  of  ROTC  on  campus 
after  the  National  Guard  killed  four  students  at  Kent  State 
University.  The  incident  led  to  sit-ins,  protests  and  escalation  on 
campus,  resulting  in  the  arrival  of  the  National  Guard  on  May  15, 
the  closing  of  the  University  for  the  remainder  of  the  term  and 
the  cancellation  of  commencement. 

Without  the  University's  suffering  throughout  the  200 
years,  the  University  may  not  be  what  it  is  today.  And  the  OU 
of  the  bicentennial  is  as  unique  as  its  history.  A  century  after  its 
founding  in  1896,  Ohio  University  turned  green  and  white  when 
the  student  body  adopted  the  University's  colors.  In  1914,  "Alma 
Mater,  Ohio"  became  the  official  school  song,  and  in  1925,  the 
Bobcat  became  the  official  athletic  mascot. 

OU  has  come  a  long  way  since  1804,  now  with  computers 

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in  every  residence  hall  room  on  campus.  The  University  has  also 
seen  its  share  of  unforgettable  students  with  notable  alumni  such 
as  Roger  Ailes,  chairman,  CEO  and  president  of  Fox  News;  news 
anchors  Thorn  Brenneman  and  Matt  Lauer;  voice  of  Bart  Simpso 
Nancy  Cartwright;  actors  Richard  Dean  Anderson  and  Piper 
Perabo;  U.S.  Senator  George  Voinovich;  and  many  others.  OU  hs 
also  hosted  a  great  number  of  extraordinary  and  prominent  speak( 
such  as  U.S.  presidents  Theodore  Roosevelt  and  John  F.  Kennedy; 
first  ladies  Eleanor  Roosevelt  and  Hillary  Rodham  Clinton; 
Supreme  Court  Justice  William  Douglas;  poets  Carl  Sandburg  an 
Robert  Frost;  Martin  Luther  King,  Jr.;  women's  rights  activist  Sus 
B.  Anthony;  among  many  others. 

With  all  of  its  rich  heritage  and  history,  Ohio  University 
offers  students,  faculty,  alumni  and  Athens  residents  a  wealth  of 
experiences  and  provides  opportunities  to  interact  with  special 
and  talented  people,  Geiger  said.  "The  ability  to  remember  and 
to  celebrate  those  before  us  sets  the  tone  for  the  fiiture,"  he  said. 
"There  is  such  a  wealth  of  history  here.  We  should  be  proud  of  oi 
heritage  and  the  opportunities  it  affords  us." 


What  is  next  for  Ohio  University?  What  will  change 
lin  the  next  200  years?  Thinking  about  how  rapidly  the  first 
itution  of  higher  education  in  the  Northwest  Territory  has 
nged  within  two  centuries,  no  one  can  guess  what  OU  will  be 
nother  two.  "I  don't  know  what  the  University  will  look  like," 
ger  said.  "But  I  hope  it  always  values  the  people  and  values 
opportunity  to  learn."  And  if  there  has  been  only  one  constant 
OU  throughout  time,  it  is  the  necessity  of  education  that  first 
jired  its  founders  and  continues  to  inspire  today. 

By  Bethany  Miller 


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k:  omic5  class.  Shariyf  was  Ohio  Universiry's 
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(Student  Life 

16  Homecoming 

20  Hispanic  History  Month 

22  Halloween 

26  Dads'  Weekend 

28  Sibs'  Weekend 

30  Black  History  Month 

32  Multicultural  Events 


AS  STUDENTS,  ALUMNI  AND  ATHENS  LOCALS  CONGRE- 
gated  on  Court  Street  on  the  morning  of  October  10,  the  2003 
Bicentennial  Homecoming  officially  began.  The  parade  that  mornini 
resembled  other  homecoming  parades  of  the  past,  except  had  a  more 
special  meaning:  it  marked  the  200th  year  of  Ohio  Universiry.  View- 
ers applauded  flashy  floats  that  glided  the  wrong  way  on  the  one-wav 
street. 

"This  year  was  special  for  me  for  two  reasons,"  said  senior 
Toni  Jones.  "First,  it  is  the  bicentennial  year,  and  second,  it  is  my 
senior  year.  I  was  so  glad  to  be  part  of  OU's  2003  Homecoming  and 
hope  to  be  back  in  the  future  as  an  alum,"  she  said. 

Homecoming  events  started  on  Thursday,  October  9  with 
the  Student  Alumni  Board's  annual  "Yell  Like  Hell"  pep  rally,  starring 
President  Robert  Glidden,  Coach  Brian  Knorr  and  the  Marching  lid 
The  Dance  Team  and  cheerleaders  showcased  their  talents  as  we 
This  event  fired  up  the  students  for  a  successful  Homecoming  game 
and  weekend.  The  Student  Alumni  Board  not  only  helped  out  with 
Homecoming's  many  events,  but  also  took  home  the  award  for  "Best 
Float"  tor  the  second  year  in  a  row. 

The  Alumni  Awards  Gala  was  also  held  on  Thursday.  This 
annual  event,  produced  by  the  Ohio  Universit)'  Alumni  Association, 


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halftime  period  of  Ohio  University's  Homecoming  game  on  October  1  1 ,  2003.  I'hnui 
In  Ahua^hisscl 

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memories  ot  yesteryear  as  they  perform  in  the  Homecoming  parade  October  1 1 , 
2003.  I'hoto  bv  Ooilg  Peterson 

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honored  alumni  and  friends  who  had  outstanding  accomplishments 
in  their  lives  after  OU.   It  was  a  black  tie  event  that  brought  studentv 
faculty  and  alumni  together  in  a  prestigious  manner.  Recipients 
included  Leona  Hughes  03,  who  won  the  Founders  Citation  Award, 
which  is  the  highest  honor  alumni  can  receive.  The  Charles  J.  &C 
Claire  O.  Ping  Recent  Graduate  Award  went  to  Robin  Pickett  Bowlu 
'98,  and  Pipet  Perabo,  who  starred  in  the  movie  "Coyote  Ugly".  The 
Gala  also  featured  balloons,  cake  and  live  music  from  the  local  hand. 
The  Local  Girls. 

The  football  game  was  unlike  recenr  Homecomings  because 
the  Bobcats  won.  Freshman  Austen  Everson  started  in  place  of  the 
other  two  quarterbacks  and  led  the  Bobcats  with  a  4-4  performance 
with  a  touchdown  and  1 18  yards  through  the  air.  Everson  also  r,m  foi 
130  yards  and  three  touchdowns.  Although  he  was  spotlighted  that 
day,  the  score  was  28-0,  and  it  was  the  Bobcats'  defense  that  provided 
the  first  shutout  at  Peden  stadium  since  1997.   "It  was  my  first  Home 
coming  football  game,"  said  junior  Jamie  Patrick.   "It  was  awesome  n 
see  us  play  so  well." 

This  year's  Bicentennial  Homecoming  was  one  to  remember 
and  a  special  200th  birrhday  for  the  universiry.   Many  students  have 
come  and  gone  in  200  years,  but  one  thing  remains:  we  are  all  tied 
together  by  our  Bobcat  spirit.  T.  David  Camch 


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L  lositc  lop  I-ch:  The  Ohio  Universit)-  cheerleading  and  dance  squads  were  present 
|i  ing  the  Homecoming  parade  on  Oct.  1 1 ,  2003.  to  cheer  on  the  Bobcats.   Photo  by 

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"S.  iDsitc  Bottom:  Members  oi  the  International  Student  Union  carried  the  flags  of 
}  r  respective  countries  during  Ohio  Universiri-'s  Bicentennial  Homecoming  parade, 
to  by  Alicia  W'hissil 

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t  )hio  University's  Homecoming  parade.  Photo  by  Doug  Peterson 


y  >w:  Members  of  Ohio  University's  AFROTC  Color  Guard  carr)-  the  colors  down 

J  on  Street  during  the  Homecoming  parade.  Photn  hv  Mki  i  W  In 


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Celebrating  a  Culture 


The  opening  day  barbeque  on  September  20  kicked  oii 
OU's  celebration  in  honor  of  all  Latin  Americans  and  their  days  of 
Independence.  A  live  Salsa  band,  guest  speakers  and  scrumptious  Latin 
American  food  contributed  to  Hispanic  Heritage  Month.  Although, 
the  official  celebration  of  Hispanic  Heritage  month  actually  began 
September  1 5  and  ended  October  1  5,  the  events  at  OU  started  on 
September  8  with  a  Latino  Art  Exhibition  in  the  Lindley  Cultural 
Center  Art  Gallery. 

On  September  18,  Alpha  Psi  Lambda  sponsored  a  dinner 
in  the  Ping  Center  lounge  with  Dr.  Angelina  Pedroso,  who  spoke 
about  the  importance  of  Hispanic  Heritage  Month.   In  addition  to 
Dr.  Angelina  Pedroso  and  in  honor  of  OU's  prestigious  journalism 
reputation,  Maria  Hinojosa,  a  CNN  correspondent,  spoke.  Hinojosa 
told  the  audience  about  her  experience  as  a  journalist  as  well  as  the 
state  of  Latin  Americans  in  the  United  States.   Hinojosa  is  a  Mexican 
native  who,  in  addition  to  her  CNN  career,  has  written  two  novels 
and  hosts  her  own  show,  Latino  U.S.A. 

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The  SalSoul  Comedy  Troupe  ended  September  with  a 
bang  and  a  couple  ot  laughs.  The  Troupe's  Latin-themed  comedy      jt 
entertained  those  who  attended  the  show  in  Baker  Center  on  the 
September  25. 

Even  though  Hispanic  Heritage  month  ended  on  Octobi 
1 5,  OU  had  a  few  more  events  planned.  On  October  1 ,  Richard 
Rodriguez  spoke  in  the  Baker  Center  Ballroom.  Rodriguez  is  an 
editor  at  Pacific  News  Service,  a  contributing  editor  for  "Harper's 
Magazine,"  "U.S.  News  &  World  Report "  and  the  Sunday  "Opinion 
section  of  the  "Los  Angeles  Times."  In  addition  to  his  already  busy 
life,  Rodriguez  has  written  three  books  and  has  contributed  to  two 
BBC  documentaries.  Rodriguez's  visit  was  sponsored  by  the  Black 
Student  Cultural  Programming  Board  and  the  Office  of  Multicultur; 
Programs. 

Alpha  Psi  Lambda,  in  association  with  the  Lindlev  Cultu 
Center,  hosted  movie  nights,  which  began  on  September  16  with  "E 
Mariachi"  and  concluded  on  October  14  with  "Real  Women  Have 


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Hispanic  Heritage  month  provided  Ohio  Universiry 
:nts  with  an  opportunit\-  to  learn  more  about  Hispanic  culture 
[igh  movies,  speakers,  and  activities  -  all  things  most  students  can 
:  to  and  enjoy.  By  Beth  Comer 


kwisL-  from  left);  A  mother  and  her  child  roast  marsmaliows  during  a  bonfire 
he  Walk  for  Diversit>'  during  Hispanic  Heritage  Month.  I'hoto  In  Michael 
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tiic  Heritage  month  was  full  of  events,  like  this  barbeque  on  South  Green,  that 
J^ed  cultural  diversity.   I'hoto  by  Michael  NcMm.ui. 

nts  join  in  the  annual  Walk  for  Diversity.  Photo  by  Michael  Newman. 


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SORRY,  DOROTHY,  YOU'RE  NOT  IN  KANSAS  ANYMORE. 
You're  in  Athens  on  Halloween!  Walking  down  Athens's  brick  roads 
on  Halloween  night,  revelers  were  surrounded  by  students  and  visitors 
dressed  as  priests.  Care  Bears,  cats,  even  Batman  and  more.  Anyone 
who  was  anyone  was  dressed  in  the  most  interesting  and  original  cos- 
tume they  could  come  up  with.  Some  of  the  most  popular  costumes 
included  the  classic  schoolgirl,  along  with  hippies  and  people  of  dif- 
ferent decades.  One  student  dressed  as  the  Monopoly  Man,  complete 
with  cane,  money,  and  monocle. 

Sophomore  Monica  Lombardo  said  some  of  the  best  costumes 
of  years  past  have  been  the  Stay  Puff  Marshmallow  Man,  Harry  and 
Lloyd  from  "Dumb  and  Dumber,"  and  Spiderman,  "who  I  saw  climb 
up  a  pole."   People  try  every  year  to  have  unique  costumes  no  one  else 
has  thought  of 

"Last  year  someone  dressed  up  as  the  Burrito  Buggy,"  said 
junior  Lindsay  Baloun. 

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"Each  year  you  see  priests  and  male  or  pregnant  nuns,"  said  junior 
Andrew  Razzano.   One  of  the  best  parts  of  the  weekend  is  going 
Uptown  and  watching  everyone  scramble  to  get  the  finishing  touci  i 
on  their  costume  or  finally  picking  one  out  at  the  last  minute. 

"I'm  excited  to  have  my  friends  come  down  and  visit  for  tlu 
weekend  Athens  is  known  for,"  commented  freshman  Jon  Peters.  '  li 
is  a  great  way  to  have  fun  and  relieve  the  stress  from  writing  papers 
and  studying  for  midterms.  " 

Court  Street  is  the  place  to  be  Saturday  night.   First-time 
Halloween  partiers  haven't  had  the  full  "Athens  Halloween  experieiu 
until  they've  walked  Uptown.   Part  of  the  Halloween  ritual  is  to  set 
everyone  dressed  up  and  stumbling  around  in  their  costumes. 

"It's  key  to  have  the  buddy  system.  Never  let  go  of  one 
another,  or  you'll  be  lost  in  the  crowd,"  said  Lombardo. 

Halloween  is  supposed  to  be  a  fiin  holiday  filled  with  cos- 
tumes, fall  festivities  and  friends.  This  year,  however,  it  was  reportcJ 
the  worst  Halloween  gathering  in  Athens'  history,  with  8 1  arrests. 


Far  Lett:  Pauline  Liu.  left,  her  son  Jian  Ling  Qiu.  center,  and 
Pauline's  mom  jui  Ying  Liu,  right,  join  in  the  Planet  Ping  Hal- 
loween activities  on  Friday.  October  24,  2003  at  Ping  Recreation 
Center  at  Ohio  University'.  Pauline  Liu.  a  graduate  student  from 
China,  is  studying  to  get  her  MBA  is  business  administration. 
Photo  by  Rebecca  Droke 


Left:  Two  students  join  in  the  Halloween  festivities  on  Court 
Streer.   Photo  by  Doug  Peterson 


.  il  hrcs,  and  one  .stabbing.   Partiers  who  participated  in  a  mini- 
I  in  .Mill  Street  threw  bottles  at  the  police  and  firefighters  who  were 
:  to  help.  Most  of  the  arrests  over  the  weekend  came  from  those 
1  It;  from  outside  the  university's  jurisdiction,  not  Ohio  Universit)' 
!■  ntv   President  Glidden  released  a  statement  the  following  day 
'  u.    But  to  say  that  Ohio  Universirv  was  not  damaged  by  this 
K  u  ii  would  be  a  serious  error.  This  is  not  the  university's  part\\  but 
ri.iinly  get  blamed  for  it. "  The  president  was  disappointed  in  the 
)  iL  iiniversiry  was  given  due  to  the  Athens  Halloween  fisstivities, 
1  1  .ire  not  affiliated  with  Ohio  Universir\'.  Residents  have  sug- 
,J  shutting  down  the  event  that  brings  in  thousands  of  people  and 
y  into  area  businesses. 

"\X'c  have  often  said  that  if  we  could  shut  this  event  down, 
ould.  But  we  cannot  do  it  without  full  cooperation  from  Cit\' 
.icil,  the  citizenr)-,  etc.,  becau.se  it  will  take  stern  measures  to  have 
pffect, "  said  President  Glidden.  Hy  Nicole  V; achtci 


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Student  Life  23 


Ah(i\c;  Mary  Beth  Gillam,  an  Ohio  University  graduate  stu- 
dent from  Athens,  Ohio,  stands  back  and  watches  one  of  the 
ive  band  performances  dining  the  Uptown  Block  Party  on 
Oct.  31,  2003.  This  year  was  the  first  year  that  there  were 
two  stages  with  bands  playing  simultaneously  during  the 
Halloween  bash.  Photo  by  Alicia  Whissel 

'■rr-  This  odd-couple  debated  the  moral  virtues  of  a  nun 
nd  bride  kissing  at  the  Court  Street  BP.  Photo  by  Doiiu 
'eterson 


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felloween 


AIhi.i.:  Robert  Haddy,  an  artist  hom  Charleston, 
W.Va.,  stands  above  the  crowd  on  Court  Street  in  his 
"jack"  costume  from  the  movie  "A  Nightmare  Before 
Christmas"  tor  Athens,  Ohio's  annual  Halloween 
Street  Party  Saturday  November  1,  2003.   Photo  by 
Allison  Toffle 

Right:  This  hulk  wannabe  might  have  gained  some 
bravado  from  the  mystery  substance  that  was  in  his 
cup.  Photo  b\-  Doug  Peterson 


bcudcnt  Life  25 


Dads  Invade  Campus 


During  the  weekend  of  January  16-18,  dads  of  Ohio 
University  students  flocked  to  campus.   In  addition  to  serving  as  a 
mini-vacation  and  a  chance  to  spend  quahty  time  with  their  sons  and 
daughters,  Dads'  Weekend  provided  many  activities  to  keep  dads  and 
their  OU  students  entertained. 

Headhning  the  weekend  was  "Saturday  Night  Live "  alumnus 
writer  Al  Franken.  Tempieton-Blackburn  Memorial  Auditorium 
was  filled  with  students  and  dads  eager  to  listen  to  Franken's  political 
satire. 

For  students  and  dads  more  interested  in  sports,  Ohio 
University  Athletics  provided  opportunities  to  cheer  on  the  Bobcats. 
Friday  ahernoon  at  the  Aquatic  Center,  Bobcat  Swimming  and  Diving 
had  a  meet  against  Denison.  The  Bobcats  were  victorious,  129-1 12. 
Later  that  evening  and  again  on  Saturday,  Ohio  Club  Hockey  took 
on  Illinois  at  Bird  Arena.   On  Friday,  the  game  ended  in  a  3-3  tie  and 
Illinois  won  the  shoot  out.  At  Saturday's  game,  Ohio  won  2-3.  Also 
on  Saturday,  the  Men's  Basketball  team  took  on  Northern  Illinois  at 
the  Convocation  Center.  The  Bobcats  won,  80-39. 

Other  events  included  Dance  Dance  Revolution  and  Friday 
Night  Anime,  both  sponsored  by  Japanese  Connection,  a  voice  recital 
by  visiting  artist  R.J.  Fralick,  a  Bingo  Tournament  sponsored  by  Circle 


K,  a  Tool  Show  with  columnist  Tim  Carter,  a  Jazz  Festival  sponsored 
by  the  Black  Student  Communication  Caucus,  and  a  brunch  at  Hillt-1. 

While  many  students  and  their  dads  participated  in  OU- 
related  activities,  others  chose  to  hit  the  bars  on  Court  Street  instead 
The  violence  on  Court  Street  is  probably  what  Dads'  Weekend  20()4 
will  he  most  remembered  tor.  There  was  a  quadruple  stabbing  at  the 
Crystal,  and  when  police  approached  a  crowd  outside  Evolution  tour 
gunshots  were  fired.  No  one  was  injured  and  police  have  not  named  I 
a  suspect.  In  addition,  Athens  Police  reported  six  fights,  two  assaults 
and  multiple  arrests. 

Senior  Lauren  Kuntz  said  the  Court  Street  violence  did  not 
put  a  damper  on  her  weekend  with  her  dad. 

"We  went  to  the  basketball  game,  made  dinner  at  mv  house, 
and  then  went  Uptown,"  she  said.  "I  had  a  lot  of  tun  hanging  out 
with  my  dad.  We  haven't  spent  time  together  one-on-one  in  a  while, 
and  it  was  fun  to  hear  him  tell  me  about  what  he  was  like  when  he  wa 

my  age."  B\  Enc.i  Lmtcrbein 


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ppositc:  Jenn  French  plays  bingo 
ith  her  father.  Bob,  at  the  Circle  K 
ngo  night  during  Dad's  Weekend 
)04.  I'hoto  by  .\licia  VVIiissel 

ight;  Lynn  Heward  and  her  dad  pla\ 
ngo  at  a  bingo  night  event  sponsored 
'  Circle  K  during  Dad's  Weekend 
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alow;  William  Tarter  Sr.,  left,  and 
'illiam  Tarter  Jr.,  right,  a  junior  at 
hio  University;  enjov  hot  chocolate 
iring  Dad's  Weekend  at  the  hockev 
jne  versus  the  Universit)'  of  Illinois 
loto  bv  Rebecca  Droke 


Student  Life  27 


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Siblings  Visit  Campus 


AS  EVENINt;  AI'PR(V\CHED,  BUSES  AND  CARS  Super  Bowl  Party  on  Sunday. 

transporting  hundreds  of  siblings  to  Ohio  Universit)'  For  its  annual  This  year,  students  and  their  siblings  provided  the  main 

Sibling  Weekend  began  to  arrive.   Sibs'  weekend  is  one  of  OU's  family      entertainment.  On  previous  Sib's  Weekends,  performers  have  been 


weekends  during  the  school  year,  and  has  been  a  part  of  campi 
life  at  the  University  for  many  years.  Throughout  the  weekend,  the 
University  offered  a  variety  of  special  activities  adding  to  the  other 
possibilities  that  Athens  provides. 

The  Ohio  University  Alumni  Association  arranged  for  bus 
transportation  from  areas  across  the  state  so  that  siblings  could  make 
the  trip  to  Athens,  a  program  that  the  university  has  been  supplying 
tor  the  past  few  years.   Siblings  had  the  opportunitv  to  take  the 
chaperoned  bus  ride  to  OU  Friday  night  and  then  returned  home  late 
Sunday  afternoon. 

During  the  weekend,  the  University  provided  a  variety  of 
activities,  ranging  from  bingo  to  fishing.   Students  could  take  siblings 
to  Retro  Bingo  in  Boyd  Dining  Hall  or  to  Baker  Center,  which  hosted 
a  game  night  in  the  Rcc  Room.   Byrd  Arena  also  kept  busy  during  the 
weekend,  holding  two  late-night  skates,  including  a  glow  skate  that 
featured  glow-in-the-dark  necklaces  and  decorations.    The  Aquatic 
Center  held  open  swim  and  even  had  glow  fishing.   Ping  Center  also 
held  events  for  siblings.   Students  and  siblings  could  work  out  or 
attend  Rec  Fest,  which  offered  games,  contests,  and  even  laser  tag. 
Ping  (x-nter  also  held  a  Sib's  Weekend  Casino  on  Saturday  and  a 

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brought  to  campus  by  the  universit)'.  This  year,  however,  a  variety 
show  was  instead  held  in  Baker  Center  that  stared  students  and  theif , 
siblings. 

However,  some  students  took  siblings  out  on  the  town.   Witlij 
the  many  restaurants,  bars,  and  stores,  activities  were  not  hard  to  fincl.| 
Jill  Stefaniak,  a  second-year  student,  and  her  sister,  Dana,  did  not 
attend  as  many  university  sponsored  activities  as  they  did  last  year.       i 

"We  did  our  own  thing,  but  last  year,  when  [Dana]  was 
younger,  we  went  to  the  Ping  thing,"  said  Stefaniak.  "It  was  nice." 

For  Stefaniak,  as  well  as  many  other  students,  being  able  to 
spend  time  with  siblings  was  the  best  part  of  the  weekend,  especially    ] 
for  those  who  aren't  able  to  get  home  to  see  family  members  very         ] 
often. 

"It's  nice  to  have  a  time  just  to  spend  with  my  sister," 
Stefaniak  said.   "1  just  think  [Sibs'  Weekend]  is  a  great  wav  to  be  with  | 
your  sibhngs.  B\  kunilcr  Bisluip 


'  ipjxivu  .ind  Ahint:  Ohio  Universin-  students  and  their  siblings  tooli 
advantage  of  the  Variet>'  Show  at  Baker  Center  during  Sib's  Weekend. 
I'hotos  by  Doug  I'etersoii 

I  iti:  Siblings  of  students  at  Ohio  University  participated  in  various 
activities  throughout  Sib's  Weekend,  including  glow  fishing  at  the 
Aquatic  Center.   Photo  by  Michael  Newman 


Student  Life  29 


Black  History  Month 


Even'  year  since  1926,  the  United  States  of  America  has  celebrated  the 
month  of  February  as  Black  History  Month.   Ohio  University  joins 
in  the  annual  celebration  by  offering  numerous  activities  and  events 
for  people  from  all  backgrounds  to  learn  the  history  of  the  African- 
American  culture.  This  year  the  universitv'  offered  a  variery  ot  activi- 
ties, ranging  from  conferences  to  dances  held  on  campus  for  students, 
taculr\',  and  community  members  to  experience. 

The  Cultural  Arts  Director  of  the  Black  Student  Cultural 
Programming  Board  told  The  Post  of  the  importance  ot  Black  Flistory 
Month,  "I  definitely  think  it  was  a  much  needed  contribution  because 
for  a  long  time  (black  history)  wasn't  something  common  in  public 
education." 

Two  prestigious  African-American  leaders  spoke  on  the 
importance  of  Black  History  Month  as  well  including  surviving  Black 
Panther  founder  Bobby  Scale.   Mr.  Scale  offered  a  first-hand  look 
at  the  civil  rights  movement  in  the  1960"s  and  outlined  the  various 
points  ot  purpose  tor  the  Black  Panther  organization.  Also,  Eleanor 
Holmes  Norton,  a  nationally  recognized  civil-rights  leader  who  is 
serving  her  seventh  term  in  the  U.S.  House  ot  Representatives,  spoke 
at  the  Baker  Center  Ballroom.   Norton  is  also  the  first  woman  to  chair 
the  Equal  Employment  Opportunity  Commission. 

Several  Greek  organizations  were  also  involved  in  the  celebra- 
tion. The  Phi  Beta  Sigma  Fraternity,  Inc.  sponsored  the  Dove  Ball,  a 
semi-formal  dance,  and  Sleep  Out  tor  the  Homeless,  where  members 
camped  out  at  the  College  Gate  and  collected  food,  money,  and  cloth- 
ing for  the  homeless  in  Athens.  The  Alpha  Kappa  Alpha  Sorority,  Inc. 


sponsored  AKAnomic  Awareness:  Tax  Forms  and  FAFSA  How  To  Pro- 
gram, where  financial  counselors  helped  explain  how  to  complete  your 
taxes  and  correctly  fill  out  your  FAFSA,  and  Women  in  History,  which 
featured  two  monologues  from  two  great  African-American  women 
from  the  past,  Josephine  Baker  and  Sally  Hemings.  The  Alpha  Phi 
Alpha  Fraternity,  Inc.,  sponsored  Phrozen  Pharoah,  a  pre- Valentine's 
day  ice  skating  event  at  Bird  Arena  that  was  co-sponsored  by  the  Phi 
Gamma  Delta  Fraternity,  and  a  Tribute  to  Women,  a  program  where 
Ohio  University  men  show  their  love  and  appreciation  to  the  women 
on  campus. 

Other  events  around  campus  included  a  Relationship  Discus 
sion.  Mind,  Body  and  Soul  Women's  Discussion  Group,  Interact  for 
Change,  where  students  were  led  by  a  theatre  company  in  improvisa- 
tional  skits  that  teach  diversity.  Midnight  Pancake  Poetry  Lounge,  a 
Malcolm  X  commemorative,  Sports,  Youth,  and  Africa  Symposium, 
Nguzo  Saba  Leadership  Conference,  Business  Etiquette  Workshop, 
and  an  African-American  Knowledge  Bowl,  where  students  competed 
in  a  fun  trivia  contest  based  on  African  and  African-American  historv 
for  S200  in  cash  prizes. 

Sponsors  for  the  events  included  the  Unified  Sistets,  the  Blac 
Student  Cultural  Programming  Board,  the  Office  of  Multicultural 
Program,  the  Office  of  Institutional  Equity,  United  Campus  Ministry,  | 
the  Institute  for  the  African  Child,  African  Student  Union,  the  Sports 
Administration  Program,  the  National  Pan-Hellenic  Council  and  the 
Student  African-American  Brotherhood  (SAAB).  i 

R\  David  Beigcr 


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Residence  Life  3 1 


Multicultural  Events 


Throughout  the  school  year,  Ohio  University  works  to  provide  new 
opportunities  and  experiences  for  all  its  students.   Students  from 
100  different  countries  are  enrolled  at  OU,  and  through  the  uni- 
versirv'  there  are  at  least  29  different  student  organizations  working 
to  emphasize  culture  in  some  way.  With  so  many  different  cultures 
and  backgrounds,  there  is  a  variet)'  of  activities  in  which  students  can 
participate. 

Helping  to  organize  some  ot  these  events  is  the  Office  of 
Multicultural  Programs.   During  the  year  there  are  specific  times  set 
up  to  allow  students  to  learn  about  other  cultures.   For  example,  there 
is  Black  History  Month,  Hispanic  Heritage  Month  and  Native  Peoples 
Heritage  Week.  Various  cultural  and  international  dinners  are  also 
held  each  quarter. 


Along  with  dinners  and  special  programs,  the  Office  ot 
Multicultural  Programs  also  helps  bring  in  special  lecturers.  One  of 
the  biggest  events  of  the  year  is  the  international  street  fair  held  in 
May  during  International  Week.  Last  year,  the  street  fair  included 
parades,  music  and  dancing  from  different  groups.  Students  also  ba- 
the opportunity  to  gain  information  about  the  Peace  Corps.  During 
International  Week,  there  was  also  Around  the  World  in  Gordy  Hall 
which  allowed  guests  to  experience  food  and  music  from  several  otlii 
countries  without  ever  leaving  the  building.  There  were  even  intern; 
tional  dance  lessons. 

If  students  are  interested,  there  are  many  ways  tor  them  to 
learn  about  and  celebrate  different  cultures  and  meet  new  people 
during  their  time  at  OU.  By  Jennifer  Bisliop 


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Football 

A  season  plagued  by  injuries  could  not  have  left  the  football 
team  more  disappointed  in  its  2003  campaign.  Ohio  won  just  two 
games,  finishing  2-10  overall,  1-7  in  Mid-American  Conference  play. 

Already  a  young  team,  Ohio  was  forced  to  look  to  its  youth  to 
carry  it  through  the  season  after  losing  1 3  players  for  the  season  due  to 
injuries.   Going  into  the  final  game  of  the  season  at  Marshall,  starters 
and  key  reserves  had  missed  92  games  combined. 

The  hardest  hit  position  was  at  linebacker,  but  most  notable 
were  the  injuries  at  quarterback.  Senior  quarterback  Fred  Ray  went 
down  with  a  shoulder  injury  in  the  first  quarter  of  Ohio's  overtime  loss 
at  Northern  Illinois  Oct.  4,  causing  him  to  miss  five  games  and  most 
of  two  others.  Junior  quarterback  Ryan  Hawk,  who  had  been  split- 
ting time  with  Ray  but  not  starting,  took  command,  playing  through 
injuries  of  his  own. 

"Certainly  we've  been  in  some  tough  situations  from  an  injury 
standpoint,"  Ohio  coach  Brian  Knorr  said.  "I  don't  know  too  manv 
teams  in  the  nation  that  can  win  when  you  lose  vour  starting  quarter- 
back." 

However,  a  surprise  change  in  the  line-up  for  the  Bobcats' 
Homecoming  game  against  Central  Florida  resulted  in  their  only 
conference  win,  a  28-0  shutout  of  the  Golden  Knights  Oct.  1 1.  True 
freshman  quarterback  Austen  Everson,  who  had  spent  the  first  half  of 
the  season  leading  the  scout  team  offense,  ripped  off  a  redshirt  to  help 
Ohio  break  a  four-game  losing  streak  in  a  memorable  collegiate  debut. 
Everson  was  responsible  for  all  four  of  Ohio's  touchdowns. 

"He's  not  flashy,  but  he's  a  winner,"  Knorr  said  after  the  game. 
"Our  kids  rally  behind  him  too." 

Ohio  cornerback  Dion  Byrum  said  the  Bobcats  really  needed 
that  win  after  having  lost  two  straight  conference  games  (against  West- 
ern Michigan  and  Northern  Illinois)  in  which  they  had  a  lead  in  the 
fourth  quarter.  However,  the  game  ended  up  being  the  last  real  high 


i^ight:  Defensive  lineman  Andre  Parker,  a  senior  from  Cincinnati,  prepares  iiimseif 
for  the  next  play  during  Ohio  Universir)''s  Homecoming  game  against  the  Univer- 
sity of  Central  Flotida  on  Oct.  1 1,  200,^.  Parker,  who  was  a  candidate  for  postsea- 
son honors,  opened  fall  practice  as  the  starting  nose  guard  and  recorded  a  personal 
best  of  401  pounds  in  the  bench  press  during  winter  conditioning.  Photo  by  .-Micia 

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Opposite:  Fullback  Brad  Young,  with  help  from  his  defense,  hits  a  Minnesota 
defender  while  rushing  for  some  hard  earned  yards.  Photo  Bv  Mike  Newman 


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point  of  the  season,  as  Ohio  went  winless  for  the  remaining  weeks  c 
play. 

The  Bobcats  could  not  overcome  second-hall  struggles  in  t 
next  three  MAC  contests,  and  Ohio  dropped  all  three  despite  hold- 
ing late  leads.  Games  against  Kent  State  and  Buffalo  looked  to  be  ir 
the  bag  for  Ohio  in  the  fourth  quarter,  but  by  then  fans  knew  not  P 
hold  their  brearh.  The  Bobcats  also  blew  a  l4-point  lead  in  the  thin 
quarter  at  Akron,  when  the  Zips  scored  21  unanswered  points  to  pi 
out  the  win. 

Ohio  finished  the  season  with  two  tough  losses  in  which  it 
never  held  a  lead,  against  rivals  Miami,  which  was  ranked  No.  18  ir 
the  nation,  and  Marshall,  with  scores  of  31-49  and  28-0,  respecti\e 
The  Bobcats  faced  a  tough  schedule  all  round  that  included  big-nar 
non-conference  teams  such  as  Iowa  State,  Kentucky  and  Minnesota 
—  in  the  first  Big  Ten  team's  arrival  to  Peden  Stadium  —  but  Ohio 
had  its  chances  in-conference  and  did  not  execute,  Knorr  said.  The 
Bobcats  dropped  four  games  in  which  they  held  a  fourth  quarter  lea 

Knorr  said  the  26-17  loss  at  Buffalo  was  a  defining  momen 
for  the  Bobcats  because  it  put  them  out  of  the  race  for  the  East  Div 
sion.  The  Bulls  rallied  in  the  fourth  quarter  to  collect  their  first  con! 
ence  win  since  they  beat  Ohio  44-0  two  years  ago.  The  win  for  Burf 
ended  the  nation's  longest  Division  I-A  losing  streak  at  18. 

Though  that  was  probably  the  most  discouraging  loss  of  th 
season,  the  most  disappointing  loss  had  to  have  been  Ohio's  near  up 
of  the  then-ranked  No.  16  Huskies  of  Northern  Illinois.  Hawk  put 
on  a  good  show  in  Ray's  absence,  despite  battles  with  an  elbow  injtii 
and  kept  Ohio  ahead  for  most  of  the  game.  But  after  trailing  just  cir 
during  regulation,  the  Bobcats  let  go  of  a  23-16  lead  with  less  than 
two  minutes  remaining. 

Northern  Illinois  quarterback  Josh  Haldi  connected  with  sp 
end  RJ.  Fleck  in  the  corner  ot  the  end  zone  tor  a  15-yard  touchdo\\' 


1  fourth  down  with  1:42  remaining  in  the  fourth  quarter.  The  diving 
tch  tied  the  game  at  23  and  sent  it  to  overtime,  in  which  the  Hus- 
es  prevailed  with  the  30-23  win. 

Rav  was  not  the  only  one  to  come  out  of  that  game  injured, 
tinning  back 

afford  Owens  also  went  down  against  the  Huskies  with  an  ankle 
jurv.  .although  it  was  a  loss  of  a  key  ingredient  to  the  option 
fense,  Ohio  found  another  weapon  in  redshirt  freshman  Chris  Jack- 
n,  who  stepped  in  to  gain  82  yards  on  19  rushes.  He  also  capped  the 
sbcats"  first  scoring  drive  with  a  17-yard  touchdown  run. 

Hawk  took  a  hit  to  his  shoulder  in  the  final  play  of  overtime 
lien  he  was  sacked.  Though  he  would  continue  playing  through  the 
ason,  he  got  a  break  in  the  next  game  when  Everson  stepped  up. 
■erson  "ot  playing  time  in  five  of  the  last  seven  games. 

In  Ray's  absence,  Ohio's  option  took  a  hit,  but  Everson  and 
awk  brought  a  new  passing  threat  to  the  offense  that  traditionalh' 


focused  on  the  running  game.  All  three  quarterbacks  averaged  70 
yards  passing  or  more  per  game,  but  Hawk  and  Everson  threw  the 
long  bombs  to  the  end  zone,  recording  longest  passes  of  the  season  at 
80  and  83  >'ards,  respectiveh'. 

Kjiorr  said  that  he  liked  being  able  to  add  a  new  dimension  to 
the  offense  with  an  air  attack  that  seemed  to  surprise  a  lot  of  teams. 

It  didn  t  hurt  that  Ohio  found  new  talent  at  the  wide  receiver 
position.  Redshirt  freshman  wide-out  Scott  Mayle  became  one  of  the 
Bobcats'  top  offensive  threats  this  season,  leading  the  team  in  receiv- 
ing yards  with  5 1 5  on  25  grabs.  He  accounted  for  four  of  Ohio's  nine 
touchdowns  through  the  air  this  year,  the  most  ever  by  a  freshman. 
Most  of  those  catches  were  off  passes  from  Hawk. 

"When  (Hawk)  gets  in  there,  we  tend  to  throw  the  ball  a  little 
bit  more, "  Mayle  said.  "Its  just  good  to  loosen  the  defense  up  with  the 
passing  game." 

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Sports  39 


From  page  39 

Sophomore  wide  receiver  Anthony  Hackett  found  the  end  zone  on 
Everson's  83-yard  toss  in  the  home  finale  against  Miami  Nov.  22.  It 
mari<ed  the  second-longest  pass  play  in  school  history,  overtaking 
Hawk's  80-yard  strike  to  Mayle  at  Iowa  State. 

While  Mayle  and  Hackett  averaged  above  40  yards  receiv- 
ing per  game,  senior  Adam  Porter  also  contributed  for  28.5  yards  per 
game,  switching  from  a  backup  quarterback  position. 

Fullback  Brad  Young  and  halfback  Ray  Huston  stepped  up 
the  running  game  in  the  last  half  of  the  season,  to  finish  with  319 
yards  rushing  each.   However,  Ray,  despite  missing  five  games,  still 
held  the  lead  for  most  yards  on  the  ground  with  382,  averaging  55 
yards  per  game  and  recording  eight  rushing  touchdowns. 

Ohio  looks  forward  to  a  more  balanced  offense  next  year  with 
a  new  offensive  coordinator,  Phil  Earley,  who  was  hired  in  January  to 
replace  Greg  Gregory. 

"We  want  to  get  away  from  the  triple  offense  and  become 
more  balanced  with  our  running  and  passing  games,"  Knorr  said. 
"With  the  talent  we  have,  I  think  he  is  going  to  be  able  to  make  our 
offense  more  effective."     Ki  I  .mccl  i>Lhcfk! 


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1  IN  !'■  1  unning  back  John  Taylor,  ^3.  during  the  game 
vs.  the  Universit)'  of  Minnesota  which  ended  in  a  20-42 
loss  for  [he  Bobcats.  I'hoU)  Bv  Mike  Newman 

.  !t:  Quarterback  Fred  Ray.  -10.  escapes  being  tackled 
hv  VC'estern  Michigan  players  at  Peden  Stadium  on 
^aturday,  September  27,  2003-  OU  lost  to  Western 
Michigan  32-39.  Phon)  bv  Rebecca  Droke 

positc;  With  a  final  score  of  28-0.  the  Ohio  Univer- 
sit)' Bobcats  chnched  their  first  at-home  shutout  since 
199"  during  the  Homecoming  match  up  against  the 

CF  Golden  Knights  on  Sat..  October  1 1,  2003.  The 
L;.ime  also  marked  the  first  time  the  Golden  Knights  have 
L:one  scoreless  since  1984.  a  streak  of  209  games.  Photo 
Alicia  \\  hisscl 


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Sports  41 


Women's  Soccer 


AVERAGE,  DISAPPOINTING,  AND  AWAKENING  describe  the 
2003  women's  soccer  season.  After  the  regular  season  championship 
victory  last  year  and  almost  winning  the  MAC  tournament,  many 
thought  the  team  would  be  heading  to  the  NCAA  Women's  Soccer 
championships  this  year. 

The  season  began  with  a  three-game  losing  streak,  two  of 
which  were  against  Big  10  schools  (Purdue  and  Illinois).  The  team 
got  back  on  its  feet,  however,  with  its  first  win  against  another  Big  10 
team,  Minnesota.  With  more  losses  than  wins  heading  into  its  home 
field  stand  late  in  the  season,  the  team  had  a  breakout.  The  Bobcats 
finished  the  season  strong  with  five  straight  wins  at  home  against 
MAC  teams,  one  of  which  was  Miami,  one  of  the  Bobcats'  biggest 
rivals.  That  game  ended  in  overtime,  with  a  pair  of  Bobcat  senior 
captains,  Carolyn  Valade  and  Jennifer  Wright,  who  combined  for  the 
game-winning  goal. 

With  a  winning  streak  on  its  side,  the  team  headed  into  the 
MAC  tournament.  The  Bobcats  upset  Kent  State,  who  was  ranked 
number  two,  bv  winning  1-0  with  the  solo  goal  scored  by  junior  Gina 
Siedentopv. 

Still  red  hot,  the  Bobcats  faced  three  seed  Western  Michigan. 
The  Broncos  poured  some  water  on  the  red-hot  Bobcats  by  defeating 

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ihciii  1- 1  ,iiid  ending  ilic  Bobeat  scimhi  u  uiuau  a  shot  at  the  NCAi^ 
tournament. 

"It  was  so  disappointing  to  lose, "  said  Siedentoph.   "We  all 
worked  hard  and  still  missed  our  goal." 

Even  though  the  Bobcats  did  not  win  the  tournament,  they 
did  have  some  hardware  to  bring  home.  Tiffany  Horvath  received  th 
MAC  Freshman  of  the  Year  Award.  Junior  Kendra  Hornschemeier 
was  named  First  Team  AII-MAC,  while  seniors  Christel  Schiering  and 
Horvath  were  named  All-MAC  Second  Team. 

The  record  books  were  also  re-written  this  season  in  many 
categories.   Scheiring  broke  Ohio's  all-time  career  points  record,  finis 
ing  the  season  with  104.  Also,  Hornschemeier  became  the  Universit 
all-time  assist  leader  with  26. 

"It  was  easy  breaking  the  record  with  the  talent  around  me, 
Hornschemeier  said. 

With  great  talent  returning,  the  Bobcats  hope  to  learn  from 
the  season  of  struggling  and  put  Ohio  soccer  on  top  next  season. 
Returning  seniors  will  include  talented  players  such  as  Natalie  Grein, 
Kelly  Prandi  and  fifth-year  Carrie  Kistner.  Add  them  to  the  talents 
of  underclassmen,  and  a  great  recipe  for  leadership  is  formed  for  next 
season.  T.  k.iv  id  Couch 


jpo^itr:  Ohio  Universit)-  freshman  Tiffany  Horvath,  (6,  right),  races  to 
[at  Robert  Morris  Universit}'  players,  Kr^'staJ  Parenteau  (7,  lett)  and  Jes- 
a  Rosso  (center,  10)  to  the  ball  during  the  teams'  match  up  on  October 
,  2003.  Horvath  already  stands  in  a  tie  for  ninth  in  school  histor)'  with 
&ie  goals  after  just  one  collegiate  season.  Photo  by  Eric  Gregoire 

i^iovc;  Ohio  Universirv'  freshman  Larissa  Najjar  (17,  left)  rushes  forward 
steal  the  ball  from  Robert  Morris  Universit)'  player  Megan  Steighner 

^2,  right)  during  their  game  on  October  31, 2003.  The  Bobcats  won  the- 
me 4-0.  I'lioto  b\  Kric  Gregoire 

ght:  Ohio  University  Bobcat  Natalie  Grein  (14,  right)  is  blocked  b\' 
t  arshall  University's  Lauren  Scott  (13,  left)  during  her  attempt  to  gain 
sntrol  of  the  ball  during  the  game  on  September  21,  2003.  The  Bobcats 

featcd  Marshall  University  4-1.  Photo  hv  Eric  Gregoire 


Sports  43 


Cross  Country 


THE  OHIO  MEN'S  CROSS  COUNTRY  TEAM  proved  that  hard 
work,  along  with  determination,  can  lead  to  success.   Drew  Frum,  a 
junior  sports  industry  major,  has  been  on  the  team  since  he  arrived  as 
a  freshman.  Frum  attributes  much  of  the  team's  success  to  its  coaching 
staff. 

"Our  new  coach.  Clay  Calkins,  is  a  great  asset  to  the 
program, "  Frum  said.   "Through  him,  and  through  our  two  assistants, 
Mitch  Bendey  and  Justin  Kempe,  my  running,  along  with  the  team's 
running,  has  reached  a  new  level." 

The  team's  outstanding  season  began  with  a  fourth 
place  finish  at  the  Mel  Brodt  Invitational.  Austin  Schiele,  who 
received  1 1th  place  with  a  time  of  26:09,  led  the  team.  The  Toledo 
Invitational  was  the  team's  second  race.  The  top  runner  was  Drew 
Frum,  who  took  5th  place  with  a  time  of  25:18 

The  Bobcats  won  their  own  Invitational  in  convincing  fashion, 
beating  the  second  place  team  21  to  63.  The  Bobcats'  first  five 
runners  finished  in  the  top  eight  spots.  The  Bobcats  had  a  stellar 
performance  at  the  All-Ohio  Championships,  taking  6th  out  of  37 
teams.  Austin  Schiele  led  the  Bobcats  with  a  25th  place  finish  and  a 
time  of  26:54. 

Although  there  were  no  team  scores  taken  at  the  Illinois 
Invitational,  it  was  the  best  overall  team  race  of  the  season.  The  team's 
top  five  runners  crossed  the  finish  line  within  45  seconds  ot  each 
other.  In  a  very  competitive  MAC  Championship  race,  the  Bobcats 
took  8th  place.  Freshman  Craig  Leon  led  the  way  for  the  Bobcats  with 
a  43rd  place  and  a  time  of  25:51. 

The  Bobcats  ended  their  season  at  the  NCAA  Regional  race 
in  Terre  Haute,  Indiana.  They  took  23rd  place  out  of  32  teams,  and 
were  led  once  again  by  Drew  Frum,  who  took  84th  place  and  had  a 
time  of  32:33  for  10k.  Overall  the  men's  team  had  a  successful  season, 
with  the  entire  team's  times  dropping  as  the  season  went  on. 

Brian  List,  a  junior  mechanical  engineering  major  and  three- 
year  member  of  the  Cross  Country  team,  said  the  team,  who  will 
bring  back  all  but  two  runners  next  year,  has  a  bright  future. 

"Next  year's  team  looks  tough,"  said  List.   "There  will  be  a  lot 
of  talent  and  a  lot  of  people  fighting  for  top  varsity  spots." 

Ohio  University's  Women's  Cross  County  team  had  a 
rebuilding  year.   Sophomore  Lauren  Birnie  said  that  aside  from  having 
a  young  team,  the  team,  as  a  whole,  m.ide  great  accomplishments. 

"We  had  a  very  young  team,  with  one  junior,  tour 
sophomores,  and  five  freshman,  so  this  year  was  basically  the 
beginning  of  our  rebuilding  process, "  said  Birnie. 

At  the  Mel  Brodt  Invitational  the  girls  took  10th  out  ot  13 
teams.  Andrea  Maas  led  the  way  with  a  6th  place  finish  and  a  time  of 
18:22.  At  the  next  race,  the  Toledo  Invitational,  no  team  scores  were 
taken  but  the  team  ran  with  a  very  good  pack.  The  team  then  went  to 
the  Greater  Louisville  Classic  where  it  finished  a  respectable  12th  place 
out  of  33  teams.  Andrea  Maas  led  the  team  with  an  8th  place  finish 
and  a  time  of  18:46. 
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The  Lady  Bobcats  then  hosted  the  Ohio  Invitational,  raking 
3rd  out  of  8  teams.  The  team  put  its  top  five  runners  in  the  top  30 
places.  At  the  All-Ohio  Championships  the  girls  took  18th  out  of  39 
teams.  Their  top  five  runners  all  had  times  of  less  than  21  minutes,  f 
the  Illinois  Invitational  the  team  finished  9th  out  of  10  teams.  Andre 
Maas  led  the  team  once  again  with  18:16  and  10th  place.  At  the 
MAC  Championships  the  team  finished  13th  in  a  very  competitive 
race. 

"Although  our  performance  as  a  team  was  not  great,  many 
people  had  personal  records  by  the  end  of  the  season,"  said  Birnie. 
"Because  our  team  was  so  small,  we  also  had  the  opportunity  to  get 
really  close  with  everyone  on  the  team,  which  I  think  makes  our  te.in 
unique  from  a  lot  of  other  teams  out  there."  By  jcssiai  Moss 


Opposite  Page:   Drew  Frum,  a  junior,  pushes  toward  the  finish. 

Left:  Andrea  Maas.  a  freshman,  is  well  on  her  way  to  finishing  first  at  Ohio  Universi- 
r)''s  only  home  meet  this  year. 


lVlo\\:  The  Ohio  Universit)' Women s  Cross  Countr)'Team  starts  the  race  ofFfor 
Ohio  Universirv^'s  onlv  home  meet. 


Sports  45 


Women^sVolleybal 


46  Crossroads  of  Time 


.VE  VOL!  E\-ER  WANTED  TO  \  L\KE  A  NAME  FOR  YOURSELF? 
is  season  the  Ohio  University  volleyball  team  achieved  this  and 
re.  The  coach  as  well  individual  players  contributed  to  this  success, 
ich  was  not  easy. 

Pre-season  conditioning  began  as  early  as  July  and  the  team 
[  set  their  goals  for  the  season  early  on.  For  its  opening  weekend, 
team  traveled  to  Tempe,  Arizona  to  compete  in  the  Arizona  State 
irnament.  Losing  two  out  of  three  games  that  weekend,  the  Bob- 
I  were  not  off  to  a  good  start.  They  were  defeated  by  San  Diego 
3)  and  Utah  (0-3),  but  were  successful  in  defeating  Arizona  State 
1).  Not  getting  discouraged,  the  Bobcats  bounced  back  immedi- 
y,  winning  nine  out  of  their  next  ten  games  on  the  road,  before 
irning  to  home  turf  for  the  season  home  opener  against  Miami. 

The  team's  skills  and  determination  won  the  team  its  first 
Tie  game  of  the  season,  but  it  definitely  was  not  the  last  win  at 
ne.  In  fact,  the  Bobcats  went  undefeated  at  home  (9-0).  The  win- 
g  streak  did  not  stop  there.  The  team  went  on  to  win  fourteen  out 
:heir  next  fifteen  games,  crushing  teams  such  as  Notthern  Illinois, 
ntral  Michigan,  Western  Michigan,  Eastern  Michigan,  Kent  State, 
irehead  State,  Bowling  Green,  Toledo,  and  Buffalo.  The  team  was 
uoppable.  From  there  the  team  went  on  to  the  Mid  Atlantic  Con- 
:nce  (MAC)  Quarterfinals  against  Western  Michigan.  Winning  that 
ne  (3-2)  placed  the  girls  in  the  MAC  Semifinals  against  Ball  State, 
at  win  (3-0)  in  turn  led  to  a  spot  in  the  MAC  Finals  against  Mar- 
.11.  Winning  that  game  gave  the  team  a  chance  at  their  first  NCAA 
urnament  appearance.  Despite  losing  (0-3)  to  No.  6  ranked  Kansas 
te,  the  Bobcats  did  not  seem  upset,  but  instead  used  it  as  a  learn- 
;  opportunity  for  the  future.  This  volleyball  season  set  a  number  of 
)gram  records.  Records  included  holding  the  best  record  in  program 
torv  (28-5),  ranking  27th  in  the  nation,  earning  the  first  MAC 
;ular  season  title,  the  first  MAC  Tournament  Championship,  most 
IS  in  a  MAC  season  (15),  the  longest  winning  streak  in  school  his- 
y  and  second  longest  in  the  MAC  (21  matches),  the  longest  MAC 
Fining  streak  in  school  history  (13  matches),  and  first  win  in  school 
tory  over  a  top  25  team  (defeated  No.  23  Missouri).  The  team  also 
1  the  MAC  in  hitting  percentages,  blocks,  opponent  hitting  per- 
itage  and  kills,  and  finished  second  in  assists  and  service  aces,  and 
irth  in  digs.  The  Bobcats  captured  tour  tournament  titles:  IPFW 
.vitational,  Marquette  Challenger,  Lobo  Classic,  and  the  MAC  Title, 
addition  to  the  team  success,  individuals  were  also  awarded.  Head 
ach  Geoff  Carlston  was  named  First  MAC  coach  of  the  year.  Also, 
e  Ohio  L'niversirs-  players  placed  on  the  All-MAC  teams.  Seniot 
iddle  blocker  Laura  Hageman  and  junior  setter  Briana  Adamovsky 
jde  first  team.  Second  team  included  outside  hitters  Holly  Schetzsle 
)phomore)  and  freshman  Lindsay  Judice  and  libero  Michaele  Black- 
lirn  (freshman).  All  in  all,  the  2003-2004  Ohio  Universit)'  volleyball 
jason  will  be  one  that  will  go  down  in  Ohio  Universin'  sports  history, 
lerished  bv  the  team  and  its  fans.  K\L-iif  Kuzm.i 


Ahoic;  Ohio  Universin-  \blleyb.ill  team  member  senior  Lindsay  Judice  (right.  3) 
forces  a  kill  over  Morehead  State  freshman  Diana  :  ipps  (left,  10)  block  attempt  inside 
of  the  Convocation  Center  Tuesday.  October  28,  2003.  Photo  by  .MH-son  Toflc 

Opposite  Top:  Senior  Lindsey  Judice  (right),  junior  Ashley  Elliot  (second  from  right), 
sophomore  Holly  Schetzsle  (middle),  junior  Briana  Adamovsky  (second  from  left), 
and  freshman  Michaele  BLickburn  (left)  cheer  each  other  up  after  a  lost  point  against 
Morehead.  I'hoto  by  ,-\lliM>n  lotjc 

DppdMie  Bottom:  Members  of  the  Ohio  Universitv'  volleyball  team,  junior  Briana 
Adamovsky  (left,  13)  and  senior  Laura  Hageman  (right,  6),  combine  for  a  block 
against  Marshall  University  inside  of  the  Convocation  Center  Wednesday.  November 
5,  2003.  Photo  hv  Allison  TotJ  c 


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Sports  47 


Field  Hockey 


UKSPITE  FINISHING  THE  REGULAR  SEASON  WITH  AN 
atypical  9-12  record,  the  Ohio  Women  Field  Hockey  Team  advance 
to  the  MAC  Tournament  Championship  game  before  falling  to  the 
second-seeded  Louisville  Cardinals  2-1.   Senior  forward  Elizabeth 
Holtzman  scored  her  14th  goal  ot  the  season,  while  sophomore  goa 
Jennifer  Cote  saved  four  shots,  but  it  was  not  enough  for  Ohio  to 
overcome  a  2-0  halftime  deficit  and  capture  its  second  MAC  Tourn: 
ment  Championship  in  just  three  years.   In  post  game  cetemonies, 
senior  back  Amanda  Freeman,  Holtzman  and  junior  back  Kara  Wei 
ster  each  earned  All-Tournament  honors. 

"I  thought  we  pkiyed  great  today,"  said  fourth-year  head 
coach  Shelly  Morris.   "We  out  cornered  and  out-shot  them  but  the 
ball  did  not  hill  for  us  tod.ty." 

The  Bobcats  earned  the  right  to  play  in  the  MAC  Cham- 
pionship game  by  shutting  out  Ball  State  (8-12)  in  the  quarterfinals 
and  Kent  State  (10-10)  in  the  semifinals  of  the  tournament.  Again? 
the  Cardinals,  junior  mid-fielder  Kristen  Hann  scored  with  less  thai 
a  minute  remaining  in  the  first  halt  and  Cote  preserved  the  win  by 
Mopping  five  shots  to  earn  her  fourth  shutout  of  the  season.  In  the 
semifinals,  Holtzman  defiected  Hann's  shot  with  14:16  remaining 
the  lone  goal  ot  the  game  to  propel  the  Bobcats  past  the  first-seedeJ 
Ciolden  Flashes  and  into  the  championship  game. 

Holtzman  was  named  first  team  all-region  alter  leading  thi 
Bobcats  in  goals  (14),  assists  (3),  and  shooting  percentage  (.179), 
while  Freeman  was  named  to  the  second  team.   In  addition,  Holtzi 
and  senior  mid-fielder  Sarah  Resch  were  named  to  the  MAC  All-Ai 
demic  team.  Bv  Kellv  Michael 


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It  on  to  win  the  game  in  overtime,  2-1.  Phut. 
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torn:  Amanda  Freeman,  senior,  left,  gives  a 
i-five  to  her  teammate  Jennifer  Cote,  sopho- 
?e,  right,  as  her  name  is  called  for  the  starting 
-up  at  Pruitt  Field  on  September  26.   Before  the 
inning  of  each  game,  the  announcer  calls  the 
les  of  the  starting  line-up  for  their  entrance  to 
field.  Photo  hv  KriL  Circgoirc 

posite  top:  Assistant  Coach  Tamara  Hurante, 
and  Tanja  Konijn.  a  senior,  right,  lead  their 
n  in  a  victory-  cheer  at  Pruitt  Stadium  on  Octo- 
2fl.  This  winning  shot  was  made  17  seconds 
>  overtime  courtesy  of  a  goal  by  senior  Elizabeth 
Itzman.  Photo  by  Eric  Gregoire 

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Sport  49 


O-Zone 


CHEERS  AND  SCREAMS  ARE  HEARD  AMIDST  THE  SEA 
ot  green  and  white  in  Ohio  University's  student  section,  better 
known  as  the  O-Zone.  Visiting  teams  not  only  have  to  deal  with 
being  away  from  home  field  or  home  court,  but  also  the  rousing 
cheers  coming  from  the  O-Zone. 

Students  pay  to  belong  to  the  select  group  of  individuals 
who  are  permitted  to  sit  in  the  designated  O-Zone.  Those  who  are 
interested  in  getting  involved  are  able  to  do  so.  To  join  for  the  foot- 
ball season,  students  must  sign  up  at  pay  $10  prior  to  the  upcom- 
ing season.  This  $10  guarantees  one  of  the  740  available  seats,  as 
well  as  an  O-Zone  t-shirt. 

To  join  O-Zone  for  basketball,  the  more  popular  ot  the 
two  O-Zone  sports,  students  have  to  get  up  at  the  crack  of  dawn. 
Each  year,  a  certain  date  in  October  is  selected  for  the  sale  of 
basketball  O-Zone  seats.   Students  form  a  line  that  is  so  long  that 
it  extends  out  the  doors  of  the  Convocation  Center.  There  are 
designated  seats  for  the  basketball  section,  but  the  150  spots  open 
to  students  limit  seating. 

"Priority  seating  is  given  to  members  of  previous  years," 
said  Lori  Moorman,  Promotions  Coordinator  for  Ohio  Athletics. 
"In  past  years,  students  have  camped  overnight  to  get  a  good  spot 
in  line."  Bv  Nicole  Wjchtci- 


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Top  Lett:  O-H-I-O!  The  O-Zone 
cheers  after  the  Bobcats  score  at  the 
Ball  State  game  on  February  7, 2004. 

PhotiM^raph  b\"  Doua  Peterson 

Bottom  Lett:  O-Zone  members  antici- 
pate a  three-point  shot  by  the  Bobcats 
at  the  Ball  State  game.  Fhotoijr.ih  li\ 
Doug  Peterson 

Top  Right:  Two  O-Zone  members 
show  their  enthusiasm  for  the  Bobcats. 
Photograph  by  Doug  Peterson 

Bottom  Right;  Students  in  the  O-Zone 
cheer  on  the  Bobcats  at  the  Homecom- 
ing football  game.  Photograph  by  Alicia 

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Sports  51 


Men's  Basketball 


FINISHING  THE  2003  SEASON  WITH  A  LOSS  TO  BOWLING 
Green,  the  Ohio  men's  basketball  team  secured  its  late  in  the  record 
books  as  one  of  only  three  teams  to  turn  in  a  20-loss  season  in  Ohio 
University's  history  and  failed  to  lock  up  a  road  win  in  the  Mid- 
American Conference.  The  Bobcats  (10-20  overall,  7-11  in  the  MAC) 
endured  a  season  of  close  games  and  overtime  losses  after  losing  a  core 
group  of  top  scorers  from  a  year  ago  due  to  graduation. 

Saying  its  farewells  to  seniors  Thomas  Stephens,  Jaivon  Harris 
and  Delvar  Barrett  on  Senior  Night  in  the  Convo  versus  Kent  State, 
the  Bobcats  won  a  nail-biter  alter  watching  the  Golden  Flashes  come 
back  late  in  the  final  minutes  with  fierce  defense  and  high  shooting 
percentage. 

Coach  Tim  O'Shea  has  a  lot  of  pride  for  his  graduating 
players  and  their  contributions  to  the  team  and  its  future.  According 
to  Ohiobobcats.com,  when  O'Shea  was  asked  about  his  seniors,  he 
had  nothing  but  praise  tor  their  effort  and  leadership  in  an  otherwise 
underwhelming  season. 

He  said,  "We're  going  to  win  a  lot  of  games  in  the  future 
here  and  when  we  look  back  from  one  of  those  successful  seasons,  I'm 
going  to  always  point  to  this  year  because  Thomas  Stephens,  Jaivon 
Harris  and  Delvar  Barrett  provided  great  leadership  tor  this  team. 
There  was  a  never-say-die  attitude  that  permeated  this  team  and  they 
always  competed." 

A  standout  this  year  for  the  Bobcats,  senior  Jaivon  Harris 
averaged  3 1  minutes  per  game  and  contributed  15.1  points  in  his  final 
season  at  the  Convo.   He  averaged  4.6  rebounds  and  79  percent  from 
the  free  throw  line.   Most  impressively  tor  the  senior,  he  earned  a  spot 
as  Honorable  Mention  All-Mid-American  Conference  by  leading  the 
MAC  in  three  pointers  and  ranking  fourth  all  time  for  three-point 
percentage. 

Thomas  Stephens  was  solid  from  the  tree  throw  line  this 
season  averaging  84  percent.   In  his  average  31  minutes  per  game,  he 
scored  10  points  and  brought  down  2.6  rebounds. 

Delvar  Barrett  in  his  22.7  minutes  per  game  pulled  down  4.6 
rebounds  and  maintained  a  team-high  field  goal  percentage  ot  nearly 
47  percent. 

The  future  ot  the  MAC  and  Ohio  men's  basketball  is  bright 
despite  the  tough  season.   Freshman  Sonny  Troutman,  who  averaged 
9.2  points  and  4.2  rebounds  in  his  25.7  minutes,  was  named  to  the 
MAC  All-Freshman  Team.  Bv  Nathan  C',h.imlicrlain 


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Women's  Basketball 


OHIO  WOMEN'S  BASKETBALL  COACH  LYNN 
Bria  could  have  looked  at  the  2003-2004  season  as  a  jigsaw  puzzle. 

The  pieces:  three  new  assistant  coaches,  a  freshman  point 
guard  in  the  starting  lineup,  a  junior  college  transfer  and  a  core  ot 
returning  letter  winners  including  three  seniors.  The  mission:  to  fit 
those  pieces  together  and  vie  for  a  Mid- American  Conference  title. 

While  the  Bobcats  fell  short  of  taking  the  MAC  crown, 
they  did  achieve  13  wins,  equaling  the  highest  win  total  in  the  Bria 
era. 

To  be  sure,  the  influence  of  a  trio  of  new  assistant  coaches 
at  Bria's  side  plaved  a  role  in  the  team's  success. 

"I  just  think  the  whole  culture  changed,"  Bria  said.  "The 
whole  mentalitv'  changed,  from  our  work  ethic,  to  our  energy,  to  our 
enthusiasm.  It  was  just  a  lot  more  fim." 

In  the  off-season,  Bria  tabbed  Gary  Becker,  Samba  Johnson 
and  Shanele  Stires  to  replace  her  former  staff.  Becker  coached  for 


14  years  at  Casper  College  in  Wyoming  before  departing  to  Athci 
and  Johnson  spent  a  vear  as  the  head  man  at  La  Roche  College. 
Stires  traveled  a  much  different  road  to  Athens,  joining  the  Bobia 
familv  just  one  week  after  finishing  her  three-year  career  with  th 
Minnesota  Lynx  of  the  WNBA. 

"I  think  the  knowledge  thev  brought  was  tremendous,  the 
are  good  coaches,  but  the  energy  and  the  enthusiasm,  the  passion 
thev  have  for  the  game  reallv  trickled  through  our  team." 

Another  new  face,  freshman  Angel  Hornsburger,  quickly 
found  her  niche  in 

Athens.  Hornsburger  was  inserted  into  the  starting  lineup  19  time 
as  she  averaged  more  than  seven  points  in  just  less  than  26  minute 
per  game. 

"The  thing  that  has  surprised  me  the  most  about  her 
how  quickly  she  adapts  and  learns,"  Bria  said.  "I  knew  she  was  a  fa 
ented  plaver,  and  I  knew  she  would  help  us,  but  she  ended  up  real 
taking  on  that  role  and  doing  a  great  job  for  us." 

The  McDonald's  All-American  nominee's  64  steals,  an 
average  of  2.9  per  game,  was  good  for  sixth  in  the  conference  and 
put  her  on  pace  to  shatter  the  Ohio  career  steals  record. 

"I  don't  think  she's  even  close  to  as  good  as  she  can  be," 
Bria  said.  "Her  upside  is  tremendous." 

Hornsburger  was  not  alone,  however,  as  a  group  of  senior 
made  their  lasting  impression  on  the  team  and  the  program. 

"I  think  all  three  of  them  reallv  did  a  good  job  of  step- 
ping up  their  game,  and  I  thought  thev  represented  us  very  well  iq 
regards  to  their  commitment  to  our  program,"  Bria  said. 

One  of  those  seniors,  Andrea  Gay,  proved  once  again  to  bj 
the  heart  and  soul  of  the  squad. 

"She  was  a  great  leader  for  us,  she  was  very  verbal,  she  too 
the  younger  players,  even  an  Angel,  under  her  wing,"  Bria  said.  "I 
think  the  ultimate  team  plaver  is  Andrea  Gay." 

Latreece  Bagley,  a  fellow  senior,  shot  better  than  60  per- 
cent from  the  floor  on  the  season,  tops  in  the  MAC  for  the  seconc 
straight  season.  Bagley 's  season  culminated  in  the  final  game  of 
the  season  and  her  career,  a  20  point,  nine  rebound  effort  against 
Toledo  in  the  MAC  Tournament. 

"I  think  Latreece  Bagley  saved  her  best  game  for  last,"  Bri 
said.  "Her  Toledo  game  was  incredible.  She  plaved  an  incredible 
game  up  there." 

The  final  piece  of  the  triangle,  Candace  Bates,  had  her  fai: 
share  of  highlights  on  the  season,  as  well.  In  February,  Bates  becati 
just  the  11th  player  in  Ohio  history  to  reach  the  1000  point  platta 

"She's  such  an  unselfish  player,  she  probably  could've 
gotten  it  even  sooner,  but  she's  just  not  that  way,"  Bria  said.  "She 
cares  about  the  team,  she's  a  team  player." 

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With  such  a  mLx  ot  new  faces  and  tamiliar  veterans,  Bria 
ok  the  squad  to  Florida  tor  the  Hatter  Classic  in  December  tor  a 
ree-game  stint  and  a  chance  for  the  team  to  gel.  Ohio  took  care 
business  on  both  ends,  winning  the  tournament  and  becoming 
iMi  on  and  ott  the  floor,  Bria  said. 

"You're  forced  to  get  to  know  each  other  when  x'ou're  down 
ere  hanging  out,"  she  said.  "We  do  some  tun  things,  get  awav 
-im  the  basketball  court  a  little  bit,  and  get  to  know  each  other  a 
tie  more.  I  think  that  really  helped  us,  just  as  much  as  winning 
c  tournament. " 

The  Hatter  Classic  was  an  integral  portion  of  Ohio's  best 
irt  in  nearly  a  decade.  As  the  conterence  season  kicked  off,  bow- 
er, the  Bobcats  hit  the  skids,  losing  six  of  their  first  seven  league 
ntcsts.  Ohio  got  back  on  track,  though,  going  6-3  for  the  rest  ot 
e  regular  season  docket. 

Included  in  those  sL\  wins  was  an  upset  victor\'  against 
cntuid  MAC 

>urnament  champion  Eastern  Michigan  on  Senior  Night  in  The 
')n\().  Ohio's  three  seniors  combined  for  36  points  in  their  final 
iiK-  in  Athens. 

"We  played  really  weU.  I  always  said,  'once  we  hit  on  all 
linders,  we're  going  to  be  a  good  team',"  Bria  said.  "I  think  down 
e  stretch,  we  did." 


Ohio  earned  the  tenth  seed  in  the  conference  tournament, 
traveling  to  seventh  seeded  Toledo  for  the  first  round.  Ohio  out- 
scored  the  rockets  34-27  in  the  second  halt,  but  the  effort  was  not 
enough  as  Ohio  feU  68-65,  concluding  the  season  with  a  13-15 
mark. 

"I've  never  had  a  team  take  that  so  hard.  I've  ne\'er  had  a 
team  be  so  upset  that  our  season  was  over,"  Bria  said.  "It  kind  ot  lin- 
gered through  the  week.  They  took  it  really  personally,  and  I  think 
that's  a  huge  step  towards  \-our  following  \'ear.  The\'  don't  want  to 
feel  that  again." 

It's  that  response,  in  good  times  and  bad,  that  Bria  values 
the  most  about  the  2003-2004  edition  ot  Ohio  women's  basketball. 

"This  was  a  close  group, "  she  said.  "They  were  tun  off  the 
court.  Thev  handled  winning  and  losing  with  class,  and  that's  more 
of  what  I'm  interested  in,  how  they  represent  us  even  when  things 
aren't  good.  I  felt  hke  this  group  played  hard,  plaj'ed  with  passion, 
played  with  energy."        B\  TJ.  Lasita 


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Sports  59 


Swimming  and  Diving 


Men's 


THE  OHIO  UNIVERSITY  MEN'S  SWIMMING  AND  DIVING 
teams  concluded  their  2003-2004  campaign  with  a  fourth  place  finish 
at  the  Mid-American  Conference  Championships  in  Ypsilanti,  Michi- 
gan. The  team  had  finished  fifth  the  previous  two  seasons,  but  earned 
515  points  over  the  three-day  tournament,  which  was  the  Bobcats' 
highest  finish  in  nine  years. 

Several  individuals  were  honored  with  post-season  awards. 
Senior  diver  Robert  Krichbaum  was  named  MAC  Diver  of  the  Year 
after  winning  the  only  event  for  the  Bobcats  by  earning  a  first-place 
score  of  475.90  in  the  one-meter  diving  competition.   Krichbaum 
won  the  award  lor  the  third  time  in  his  career,  which  tied  him  with 
only  three  othet  previous  divers  in  MAC  history.   He  also  was  named 
to  the  All-MAC  First  Team.   Head  coach  Greg  Werner  was  named 
MAC  Coach  of  the  Year,  his  first  win  as  a  men's  coach.   He  won  the 
award  for  the  women's  team  in  2000. 

Senior  Jonathon  Palmer,  junior  Mike  Shelby  and  sophomore 
Matthew  Bey  were  all  named  to  the  All-MAC  Second  Team.   Palniet 


finished  fourth  in  the  1 650-yard  freestyle  with  a  time  of  1 5:46.00  i 
the  MAC  Championship.   Shelby  finished  ninth  in  the  200-yard  b 
terfly  with  a  time  of  1;51.94.   Four  swimmers  scored  in  the  100-yaiJ 
freestyle,  led  by  junior  Donald  Jupp,  who  set  a  new  career  best  with 
time  of  46.37. 

The  tetrific  showing  in  the  MAC  Championships  was  the 
capper  to  an  up-and-down  year.  The  season  had  disappointing  losses 
to  rival  Miami,  OH,  Eastern  Michigan  (who  won  the  MAC  Champi 
onship)  and  a  tough  124-1 19  loss  to  Buffalo.   But  the  gteat  finish  at 
the  MAC  goes  with  the  other  bright  spots  of  the  yeat,  including  a  wii 
against  Denison  and  a  sixth  place  finish  at  the  Akron  Invitational  in 
Akron,  Ohio. 

Werner  told  OhioBobcats.com  about  the  year,  ""The  men's 
team  has  continued  to  improve.   I  am  happy  for  all  the  seniors  becau, 
they  really  did  a  great  job  of  getting  better  every  year." 
Bv  David  Beroci 


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Swimming  and  Diving 


Women's 


THE  OHIO  UNIVERSITY  WOMEN'S  SWIMMING  AND 
Diving  Team  continued  its  tradition  oi  success  in  2003-2004.  The 
team  had  a  successful  regular  season  and  finished  second  at  the  Mid- 
American Conference  Championships  in  Oxford,  Ohio  by  scoring 
547  points,  only  1 17  behind  champion  Miami  of  Ohio. 

Senior  Shannon  Kelly  led  the  Bobcats  at  the  MAC  Cham- 
pionships with  six  wins  during  the  three-day  tournament.   She  won 
the  200-yard  freestyle  with  a  time  of  2:00.42,  which  qualified  her 
for  a  wild-card  entry  into  the  NCAA  Tournament.  She  also  teamed 
with  seniors  Samantha  Pfaller  and  Courtney  Gould  and  junior  Becky 
McGaughey  for  a  3:26:90  time  to  win  the  400-yard  freestyle  relay. 
Other  wins  were  three  individual  events,  including  the  100  and  200 
back  stroke  and  the  200  IM,  and  she  was  part  of  three  relay  victories 
in  the  200,  400  and  800-yard  freestyles.  Senior  Heather  Rennebohm 
also  qualified  for  a  wild-card  entry  into  the  NCAA  Tournament  in 
the  1650-yard  freestyle  with  a  16:45.71  time,  good  for  second  at  the 
MAC  Championships. 

For  their  efforts,  Kelly,  Gould,  McGaughey,  Pfaller  and  Ren- 
nenbohm  were  all  named  to  the  All-MAC  First  Team.  Juniors  Melissa 
Dunn  and  Amanda  Smith  were  named  to  the  All-MAC  Second  Team. 
Pfaller  and  Gould  were  named  to  the  All-MAC  Academic  team  as 
well. 

Kelly  also  won  the  MAC  Senior  Swimmer  of  the  Year  Award, 
which  is  given  to  a  senior  based  on  her  contributions  during  her 
career.  An  Ohio  swimmer  has  won  the  award  the  past  five  seasons. 

The  Bobcats  shined  throughout  the  regular  season  as  well  as 
the  MAC  Championships.  The  team  went  9-2  in  dual  meets  with 
impressive  wins  over  all  of  their  conference  foes  except  Miami  of 
Ohio,  a  meet  that  finished  in  a  disappointing  189-109  loss.  The  team 
also  had  a  strong  sixth-place  finish  at  the  Akron  Invitational  in  Akron, 
Ohio.  Bv  D.ivid  Berger 


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Wrestling 

LED  BY  NCAA  TOURNAMENT  QUALIFIERS  JUNIORS  JAKE 
Percival  and  Jeremiah  Beltran,  the  Ohio  Wresting  Team  finished 
third  at  the  MAC  championships.   Percival  entered  the  tournament 
undefeated  and  the  top  seed  in  the  157  pound  weight  class.  Percival 
dismantled  Joe  Henning  of  Northern  Illinois  by  fall  at  4: 1 6  and  Ty 
Morgan  of  Central  Michigan  by  an  8-0  decision  to  become  MAC 
champion  for  the  third  consecutive  year.   Percival  was  named  most 
outstanding  MAC  tournament  vvrester  and  co-MAC  wrestler  of  the 
year. 

Head  coach  Joel  Greenlee  said,  "He  was  so  dominant  tonight. 
I  don't  think  I  have  ever  seen  two  better  performances  by  him." 

In  the  heavyweight  division,  Beltran  entered  the  MAC  tour- 
nament as  the  third  seed.  After  earning  a  first  round  bye,  he  notched  a 
4-1  decision  over  Joe  Sapp  of  Northern  Illinois  and  pinned  top-seeded 
Bill  Stouffer  of  Central  Michigan  at  6:15  in  route  to  his  first  MAC 
championship. 

"He  is  a  big  meet  wrestler,"  said  Greenlee.  "He  really  did  a 
good  job  today." 

In  addition,  junior  Joel  Weimer  placed  second  at  197 
pounds.  Also  placing  for  the  Bobcats  was  senior  Anthony  Carrizales 
(133  pounds),  junior  Jon  Spires  (141  pounds)  and  redshirt  freshman 
Matt  Smith  (125  pounds)  who  all  recorded  third  place  finishes.  Junior 
Tony  DeAnna  placed  fourth  at  165. 

Ohio  finished  the  year  at  8-6,  2-5  in  the  conference.  The 
wrestling  team  defeated  rivals  Eastern  Michigan  32-10  and  Buffalo 
17-16  for  their  two  conference  wins.  Bv  Kellv  Mjch.iel 


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Sports  65 


Cheerleading 


MOST  PEOPLE  THINK  THAT  CHEERLEADING  IS  NOT 
competitive  and  that  the  cheerleaders  are  just  around  to  get  the  crowd 
pumped  up  tor  the  big  game.  That,  however,  is  not  the  case.  The 
Ohio  University  cheerleaders  are  a  big  motivator  of  crowd  support, 
but  their  main  obi'ective  is  to  qualify  for  an  invitation  to  the  NCAA 
competition.  To  do  this,  the  squad  must  practice  for  months  and 
send  the  NCAA  a  tape  of  its  best  work.  Then,  the  national  committee 
invites  squads  who  qualify  to  the  national  competition.   Qualifying 
for  the  competition  requires  long  hours  of  practice,  teamwork  and 
constant  improvement. 

"We  have  continued  in  our  re-building  process  this  year, "  said 
junior  captain  Brian  Dearing. 

The  squad  is  trying  to  reach  its  goal  of  competing  in  a 
national  competition,  and  at  each  tryout,  the  squad  looks  tor  new 
recruits  to  help  achieve  that  goal.  Tryouts  are  held  in  September  tor 
junior  varsity  positions  and  in  April  for  varsity  positions.   Even  current 
cheerleaders  must  secure  their  places  on  the  squad  by  trying  out  each 
year.  To  earn  a  place  on  the  squad,  the  students  must  be  able  to  cheer, 
tumble,  do  stunts,  dance  and  communicate  with  each  other  and  the 
crowd. 

Even  though  the  cheerleaders  made  their  jobs  look  easy,  there 
are  hours  ot  hard  work  behind  their  cheets,  stunts  and  tumbling. 
During  football  season,  the  cheerleaders  practiced  between  two  and 
four  days  a  week  for  several  hours.   During  basketball  season,  space  in 
the  Convocation  Center  is  in  high  demand,  so  the  cheerleaders  only 
got  to  practice  two  times  per  week. 

The  cheerleading  squad  started  otf  the  year  with  a  private 
one-week  camp  in  August.  The  squad  worked  on  its  weak  areas, 
which  included  spots,  improving  in  transitions  and  their  basket  tosses. 
The  week-long  tocus  on  cheerleading  brought  the  squad  members 
closer  together  and  allowed  them  to  improve  and  grow. 

"With  the  knowledge  we  gained  this  year,  it  will  be  a 
promising  2004-05  season,"  said  Dearing.  B\  r,  D.ivid  Condi 


Otiio  Universir\''s  Cheerleading  Squad  cheers  for  their  team  during  the  Bobcats 
game  against  Ball  State  on  Feb.  7,  2004.   Plicitci^  In  Dous;  IVtcrson. 

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Sports  67 


Dance  Team 


THE  OHIO  UNIVERSITY  DANCE  TEAM,  A  U-MEMBLR 
TEAM  plus  one  alternate,  is  full  of  dedicated  and  hardworking  danc- 
ers. The  team  is  led  by  senior  Team  Captains  Anita  Vensel  and  Amy 
Gossett,  and  junior  Team  Captain  Liz  Sayers. 

Nearly  200  people  showed  up  at  the  first  tryout  meeting  in 
the  fall.  The  captains  held  four  days  of  clinics  where  they  taught  pro- 
spective Dance  Team  members  the  fight  song  dance,  two  other  dances 
and  a  combination  of  leaps  and  turns.   With  first  cuts,  the  captains 
narrowed  the  candidates  to  approximately  15.   For  final  cuts,  the 
Dance  Team  hired  outside  judges,  who  determined  the  final  dancers  to 
join  the  captains  and  form  the  2003-2004  Dance  Team. 

Being  on  the  dance  team  requires  time  and  dedication. 
During  football  season,  practices  are  three  days  a  week  for  two  to  three 
hours,  and  during  basketball  season  practices  are  Monday  through 
Friday  for  three  hours  each  practice.  And  that  doesn't  include  games. 
Sometimes  there  are  two  basketball  games  a  week,  which  can  require 
about  5  hours  each.  These  hours  add  up  to  20  or  25  per  week. 

On  top  of  regular  team  time  commitments,  the  Captains  cho- 
reograph all  of  the  dances,  work  with  a  DJ  to  mix  the  music  the  team 
performs  to,  order  team  uniforms  and  organize  fundraisers.   Since  the 
Dance  Team  has  no  coach.  Captains  are  responsible  for  the  duties  a 


coach  would  normally  perform. 

Since  the  Captains  choreograph  each  dance,  they  can  add 
elements  of  their  own  styles,  like  jazz,  hip-hop,  or  modern  dance.  Th 
team  only  performs  at  home  games  and  tries  to  learn  a  new  dance  for 
each  game.  That's  about  eight  different  dances  to  learn  per  season. 
The  team  does  not  compete  on  a  national  level  because  it  chooses  to 
perform  a  variety  of  dances  instead  ot  pertecting  just  one  dance  lor  tl 
single  purpose  of  competing. 

Before  each  performance,  team  members  calm  each  other's 
nerves  and  give  each  other  encouragement. 

"You  always  get  really  nervous  before  each  performance.  But 
it's  a  good  nervous,  and  once  the  music  starts,  the  nervousness  goes 
away,"  said  freshman  team  member  Allison  Marshall.   "It's  a  good 
bonding  experience." 

Like  most  student  organizations,  the  dance  team  takes  part 
in  activities  and  fundraisers.  They  watch  videos,  have  car  washes,  and 
organize  socials.  Even  though  being  a  part  of  the  Dance  Team  is  time 
consuming,  captain  Anita  Vensel  says  it  is  worth  the  hard  work. 
"I've  been  dancing  all  my  life,"  said  Vensel.  "Dance  Team  is  a  way  fin 
me  to  have  a  creative  outlet  while  dealing  with  the  pressures  ol  school 
work  and  other  commitments."  H\  Kvlcnc  Kn/cii.i 


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Ihilftime  of  the  Bobcat  game  against  Ball  State  on  Februar)-  7,  2004.  Photo  by 
'Hg  Peterson, 

ttom  left  and  right:  The  Ohio  University  dance  team  holds  its  annual  tryouts 
ing  Fall  Quarter  2003.  Photos  bj-  Alicia  Whissel  and  Doug  Peterson. 


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THE  N4ARCHING  1 10,  OHIO  UNIVTRSirk'S  MARCHING  BAND, 
is  a  group  of  more  than  1 80  students  working  in  synchronization 
to  entertain  viewers  with  their  music  and  routines.   Recognized  by 
students  across  campus  and  members  of  the  community,  the  band  is 
famous  for  its  pre-game  and  half-time  performances  given  at  Peden 
Stadium  during  every  home  football  game. 

However,  the  band  has  not  only  gained  popularity  and  sup- 
port from  students,  faculty,  and  alumni,  but  from  fans  all  over  the 
Midwest.   During  the  year,  but  especially  in  the  fall,  the  band  travels 
to  high  schools  and  occasionally  to  away  games  when  it  is  part  of  a 
group  trip.  This  year  the  Marching  110  traveled  as  far  as  Chicago 
to  the  game  against  Northern  Illinois  University.     After  performing 
during  the  game,  they  made  a  trip  to  a  local  high  school  and  then  had 
the  chance  to  do  sightseeing  around  the  city. 

Their  performances  and  skills  have  also  earned  them  the 
respect  and  support  of  competing  bands.  A  second-year  student, 
Bonnie  Briggle,  said  that  even  fans  from  adversary  teams  were  won 
over  by  the  band.  While  at  a  game,  fans  from  an  opposing  team  who 
had  never  seen  the  1 1 0  began  jeering  the  members  as  they  marched 
out  onto  the  field.   But  after  the  show,  the  Marching  1 10  received  not 
only  applause,  but  also  cheers  and  a  standing  ovation. 

The  success  that  the  Marching  110  has  does  not  come  easily. 


Members  began  working  on  the  basic  drills  and  material 
soon  after  Labor  Day  when  band  camp  began.  During  the  season, 
the  band  focused  on  pieces  to  be  performed  at  football  games  and  at 
high  schools,  but  they  also  put  on  a  show  for  Varsity  Night,  where  tf 
1 1 0  performed  the  entire  season's  music  and  alumni  and  others  came 
together  to  watch.  The  members  practiced  each  evening  including 
some  Saturdays,  working  on  the  music  along  with  the  choreographv 
that  goes  with  it.  Field  shows  changed  every  two  weeks,  so  the  band 
usually  started  learning  new  musical  pieces  around  two  weeks  before 
but  they  did  not  start  learning  the  choreography  until  about  a  week 
before. 

The  1 10  practiced  the  performances  until  all  the  details  wen 
perfect  and  actions  were  done  with  precision. 

"Attention  to  detail  sets  us  apart,"  said  Briggle. 

The  marching  band  was  named  the  Marching  110  in  honor 
of  the  band's  original  1 10  members.   However,  to  the  current  mem- 
bers of  the  Marching  1 10,  the  name  has  an  even  more  important 
meaning. 

"It  symbolizes  the  1 10  percent  effort  that  everyone  gives," 
said  Briggle.  By  Jennifer  Bishop 


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iposite:  One  trombonist  feels  the  funk  during  the  Ohio  University  Marching 
liO's  post-game  show  after  the  Homecoming  game  on  Octobet  11,  2003.  The 
!,  umni  Band  and  the  Marching  1 10  combined  to  play  during  the  show.  Photo  b\ 
^icia  W'his^cl 

I  low:  Members  of  the  Ohio  Universiri-  Marching  110  lineup  on  the  field  and 
•iv  during  the  halftime  period  of  Ohio  Universit)''s  Homecoming  game  vs.  the 
'  liversin-  of  Central  Florida  on  October  11,  2003.  Photo  b\'  .Alicia  Whisscl 

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I  j;ht:  Homecoming  at  Ohio  Uni\'ersit)'  means  everyone  gets  involved,  including 

;imni  members  of  the  Ohio  Unix'ersit}'  Marching  Band.  The  alumni  band  played 

iring  the  Homecoming  parade  as  well  as  parts  ot  the  game.  Photo  b)-  .A-licia 
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portion  of  Ohio  University's  Homecoming  game  on  Oct.  1 1 .  2003. 
Photo  by  -AJicia  Whissel 

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on  Union  Street  during  Ohio  University's  Homecoming  parade  on  Oct.  1 1 . 
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Marching  110,  but  practice  leads  to  fun  as  members  of  the  Marching  1 10  perform 
during  the  Homecoming  parade  on  Oct.  11.  2003.  Photo  by  Alicia  Whissel 

IVlou:  Stand  talk  Chin  upc  hbrn  m  the  aire  One  member  of  the  Mlrching  llO's 
trumpet  section  plavs  during  the  Marching  1  lO's  appearance  in  Ohio  Universirv's 
Homecoming  game  on  Oct.  11.  2003.  I'hocc  Iv.  Alu 


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Hockey 


THE  OHIO  UNIVERSITY  MEN'S  ICE  HOCKEY  TEAM 
propelled  itself  to  National  Champions  in  2003  -  2004. 
Coming  off  a  loss  in  the  National  Championship  Game  the 
season  before,  the  team  was  focused  on  completing  the  goal  of 
bringing  back  a  National  Championship  to  Ohio  University,  its 
first  since  1997. 

Ohio  Hockey  experienced  growing  pains  in  the  early 
part  of  the  season,  dropping  five  of  their  first  nine  games  while 
acclimating  thirteen  freshman  to  Coach  Morris'  system. 

Prior  to  the  beginning  of  the  CSCHL  League  Champi- 
onship Tournament,  Ohio  had  clinched  the  #1  spot  and  received 
a  bye  into  Saturday's  Semi-Final  where  they  bced  St.  Louis  Uni- 
versirv'.   Ohio  came  away  with  an  easy  10-2  win  and  would  lace 
rival  Illinois  in  Sunday's  Championship.  Ohio  came  away  with 
a  3-2  win  and  its  first  league  championship  since  2000. 

With  a  season  record  of  29-7-2,  the  team  unbeaten  in 
ACHA  play  since  October  18  and  the  seniors  just  four  wins 
short  of  100  career  wins,  the  stage  was  set  for  a  run  at  a  National 
Championship  in  Ames,  Iowa. 

Having  the  second  seed  in  the  tournament  pitted  Ohio 
against  two  teams  they  had  not  faced  in  the  past;  Arizona  State 
and  Weber  State.  The  first  game  for  Ohio  was  a  4-1  win  against 
Arizona  State  followed  by  a  day-off  which  allowed  the  team 
to  focus  on  the  next  three  games.  On  Friday,  Ohio  took  on  a 
much  improved  Weber  State  team.  Weber  gave  Ohio  all  it  could 
handle  taking  the  game  to  two  overtimes  before  Ohio  would 
score  and  solidify  its  place  in  the  National  Championship  Semi- 
final.  Rhode  Island  was  ranked  below  #1  Penn  State  for  much 
of  the  season  and  Ohio  had  to  play  their  best  hockey  to  win. 
Getting  out  to  an  early  1-0  lead  helped  Ohio  to  take  the  play 
to  Rhode  Island  with  Ohio  coming  out  on  top  2-0.  The  win 
allowed  Ohio  possible  redemption  lor  last  year's  loss  that  came 
by  the  hands  of  Penn  State. 

Coming  into  the  finals,  Penn  State  had  won  the  past 
four  National  Championships,  the  last  one  against  Ohio  at  Ohio 
University.  With  a  graduating  senior  class  often  athletes,  all 
with  99  career  wins  and  the  bitter  taste  of  last  years  defeat,  Ohio 
took  the  opportunity  and  ran  with  it.  At  the  end  of  the  first 
period,  Ohio  found  themselves  down  by  a  score  of  2-0. 

The  team  rallied  around  each  other  and  knotted  1  goal 
during  the  second  frame,  with  a  score  of  2-1  for  Penn  State 
entering  the  third  and  eventual  final  period.  Ohio  came  out 
strong  scoring  3  goals  in  the  first  ten  minutes  of  the  period  to 
take  a  commanding  4-2  lead.  With  the  National  Champion- 
ship only  ten  minutes  away,  the  clock  seemed  to  slow,  and  so  did 
Ohio.   Penn  State,  4  time  defending  National  Champions  tied 
the  score  with  5  minutes  to  play  on  two  goals  in  three  minutes. 


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Ohio  would  not  relent  however,  taking  the  play  back  to! 
Penn  State  in  the  closing  minutes  of  the  game.  With  3  minutes 
and  36  seconds  to  play,  senior  captain  Tony  Arkeilpane  threw 
a  wrist  shot  at  the  Penn  State  goal.  The  puck  was  tipped  by  a 
Penn  State  player  and  found  the  back  of  the  net.  Ohio  would 
hang  on  to  win  its  first  National  Championship  since  1997  and 
giving  their  seniors  a  great  send  off  by  capturing  their  100th  win 
as  a  Bobcat,  a  feat  not  easily  attained. 

Ohio  Universit)'  Hockey  has  regained  its  rightful  status 
as  National  Champions.  The  final  game  of  the  National  Tour- 
nament mirrored  the  season  for  Ohio;  start  slow,  stay  consistejit 
and  success  is  only  defined  as  hanging  the  2004  National  Cham- 
pionship banner  from  the  rafters  of  Bird  Arena.  Congratula- 
tions to  the  team,  the  2004  ACHA  National  Champions. 

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in  the  Plains  and  going  to  a  gym  in  Lancaster  to  practice  on  the 
weekends  is  just  another  week  lor  the  Ohio  University  club  gymnastics 
team  members. 

"At  a  typical  practice,  the  girls  do  many  routines, 
perfecting  them  for  competition,"  said  Katie  Sprenger,  Co-president 
of  the  OU  club  Gymnastics  team.   "The  last  half  hour  of  practice 
consists  of  strength  and  endurance  conditioning.  The  events  include: 
Vault,  Uneven  parallel  bars.  Balance  Beam  and  the  Floor  exercise. 
Some  girls  do  not  compete  all  four  events,  instead  they  specialize  on 
maybe  2  or  3  events,"  she  continued. 

There  are  24  girls  on  the  team,  and  try-outs  are  held  each 
spring  for  the  upcoming  season.   Sprenger  said  the  team  does  not  have 
a  permanent  coach. 


"We  just  coach  each  other,"  she  said. 

According  to  the  Ohio  Universiry  website,  the  OU  club 
Gymnastics  team  was  founded  by  Kelli  Marimpetri,  who  had  been  in 
gymnastics  all  through  middle  school  and  high  school.  She  missed  tl 
sport  so  much  that  once  she  got  to  college  she  pulled  together  a  smal 
hard  working  group  of  gymnasts  during  winter  quarter  of  2000-2001 
and  called  them  the  OU  Gymnastics  Club. 

Since  the  team  is  so  new  and  there  is  not  a  steady  coach, 
team  members  must  show  devotion  to  one  another,  and  this  year 
they  have  had  success  in  all  four  of  their  competitions.  According  to 
Sprenger,  the  team  came  in  first  out  of  16  teams  at  Virginia  Tech,  firsi 
out  of  four  teams  at  a  home  meet,  second  out  of  17  in  the  Miami  Cu 
and  second  out  of  1  5  at  Purdue.  Written  by  EliMhcth  c:omLT 


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1  U  >  UNIXTRSm'  IS  HOME  TO  MANY  ORGANIZATIONS, 
,1  che  equestrian  team  helps  to  add  variet)'  to  the  school's  club 

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For  the  equestrian  team,  the  season  begins  with  the  school 

K  in  the  fall  and  continues  through  the  winter  quarter,  but  there 

5  It  much  activit)'  in  the  spring,  according  to  Molly  Tampke,  the 

e  lis  advisor.   During  the  season  there  are  two  different  t)'pes  of 

X  ipetitions,  western  and  hunt  seat.   Hunt  seat  is  the  form  that  most 

il  ne  team  members  choose.  It  is  mostly  on  the  flat,  but  there  is 

t  le  jumping,  Tampke  said.  The  team  has  even  won  the  national 

:(  egiate  championship  in  hunt  seat  riding  in  past  years. 

In  the  fall  of  2002  the  team  encountered  one  of  its  toughest 

i  llennes  when  the  barn  where  horses  and  equipment  was  kept 

)  ned.  The  team  lost  not  only  some  of  its  equipment,  but  one  of  the 

!•  ses  was  also  killed. 


However,  news  of  the  team's  troubles  quickly  spread  and 
the  team  was  sent  support  from  all  over.   "There  was  an  outpouring 
of  support,"  said  Tampke.   "I  think  we  even  received  an  email  from 
Argentina." 

Despite  problems  in  the  past,  the  team  is  now  in  good  shape, 
said  Tampke,  who  has  been  advising  the  team  for  five  years  now. 
Based  out  of  Cooleville  near  Athens,  the  team's  coach  owns  the  new 
outdoor  facilit)-  with  a  barn  and  stalls  and  an  outdoor  arena.  The  new 
facility  was  built  where  the  previous  barn  burned  down. 

Many  of  the  team  members  are  women,  but  there  are  a  few 
men  on  the  team.   Riders  are  required  to  take  lessons  once  a  week 
and  then  are  able  to  go  ride  more  often  if  they'd  like.  The  team  also 
has  a  people  at  a  variet)'  of  skill  levels.   Some  of  the  members  have  no 
experience  before  joining  the  team  and  are  novice,  said  Tampke,  and 
there  are  others  who  are  very  accomplished.  WVicten  by  Jennifer  Bishop 


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Women's  Clu 


THE  OHIO  WOMEN'S  CLUB  VOLLEYBALL  TEAM,  LED  BY 
freshmen  libero  Janice  Matacic,  sophomore  outside  hitter  Tracie 
Leone,  and  junior  setter  Kelly  Morgan,  qualified  for  the  National 
Club  Volleyball  Tournament  in  Charlotte,  North  Carolina  after 
finishing  first  out  of  1 5  teams  at  the  Penn  State  Volleyball  Tournament 
on  November  8,  2003.   During  fall  quarter  the  team  also  was 
victorious  at  the  Kent  State  Tournament  and  finished  runner-up  at  the 
University  of  Tennessee  Tournament.  Head  Coach  Christie  Mallet 
attributes  the  team's  success  to  consistent  blocking,  good  defensive, 
and  coachable,  athletic  players. 

"This  is  by  far  the  best  defensive  team  I  have  seen  at  the  three 
tournaments  we  have  been  to,"  said  Mallet. 

In  addition  to  six  hours  of  practice  each  week,  the  team  also 
participates  in  numerous  fund-raising  activities  ranging  from  selling 
Domino's  Pizza  Cards  to  soliciting  for  monetan,'  donations  on  Court 
Street  during  Dad's  Weekend. 

Club  president  Heidi  Stillings  said,  "It  was  eight  degrees 
outside  when  we  begged  dads  for  money  so  we  could  afford  the  S900 
admission  fee  to  the  National  Tournament, "  club  President  Heidi 
Stillings  said.   "However,  even  though  we  froze,  it  was  well  worth  the 
effort  since  we  collected  $450  in  four  hours. " 

The  Ohio  Women's  Club  Volleyball  team  was  not  the  only 
women's  club  team  with  an  impressive  season.  The  Ohio  Women's 
Tennis  Team,  Rugby  Team,  and  LJltimate  Team  all  had  successful 


seasons  as  well. 

The  Ohio  Women's  Tennis  Team,  which  is  sponsored  by  tliel 
Pigskin  Bar  and  Grill,  had  an  impressive  fall  quarter.  Sophomore  firs  I 
singles  player  Jen  Kish  led  the  team.   Comprised  of  14  members,  the] 
team  went  undefeated  at  the  Miami  Club  Tennis  Tournament  and 
the  University  of  North  Carolina  Tournament.   During  fall  quarter, 
combining  singles  and  doubles  play,  the  team  posted  a  record  of  18-(1 

The  Women's  Club  Rugby  Team  also  had  a  notable  season. 
After  fall  quarter,  the  17-member  Rugby  Club  was  ranked  first  in 
Ohio  tor  Division  II. 

'Tough,  perseverant  and  athletic  are  three  words  that  best 
describe  the  Ohio  Women's  Club  Rugby  Team,"  said  Team  President  I 
Kyra  Eversman. 

Led  by  seniors  Lindsay  Neary,  Melissa  Borsz,  and  Marley 
Sweeney,  the  Ohio  "Women's  Club  Ultimate  Team  posted  a  10-4 
fall  quarter  record  including  a  first  place  finish  at  the  University  of 
Michigan  Tournament  and  a  third  place  finish  at  the  Fall  Sectional 
Tournament.  Team  President  Colleen  Neary  describes  Ultimate  as  .in 
intense,  fast-paced  game  combining  aspects  of  soccer,  football,  and 
basketball. 

Other  women's  club  sports  included  basketball,  crew,  cycling, 
equestrian,  Softball,  fencing,  field  hockey,  gymnastics,  lacrosse,  water 
polo,  martial  arts,  shotokan,  soccer,  synchronized  skating,  mountain 
bike,  and  tae  kwon  do.  \^y  KJI\  MiJi.ul 


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Men^s  Club  Sports 


FOR  MALE  STUDENTS  SEEKING  TO  FULFILL  THEIR 
competitive  needs  in  competitions  other  than  a  friendly  pick-up  game, 
Ohio  University  offers  club  sports,  athletics  with  more  than  pride  on 
the  line. 

Since  the  1970s,  OU  has  offered  nine  male  club  teams  and 
several  co-ed  teams  including  tennis  and  water  polo.  Club  sports 
are  another  opportunity  for  students  to  meet  their  peers  in  a  non- 
classroom  setting  and  are  also  an  alternative  to  the  Greek  organizations 
and  other  student  activities.  Most  sports  have  open  tryouts,  and  if  one 
is  not  available,  student  interest  and  a  few  petitions  are  all  it  takes  ro 
create  one. 

"It  really  depends  on  student  interest  for  a  sport  to  be 
offered,"  said  OU  club  sports  assistant  director  Scott  Jones.   "If  there 
is  significant  student  interest  in  a  sport,  then  we  look  to  develop  the 
idea  and  try  to  help  provide  additional  resources  to  get  the  team  oft 
the  ground,"  he  said. 

Sometimes  the  interest  outgrows  the  club  sports  capabilities. 
Case  in  point:  the  Men's  Hockey  team.  The  hockey  team  started 
out  as  a  club  sport  and  became  so  popular  that  club  sports  could 
no  longer  run  the  program.  Now  Byrd  Arena,  the  location  of 
Men's  Hockey  home  games,  runs  it.   Rugby  is  another  sport  with  a 
large  membership.  The  rugby  squad  fields  a  team  of  more  than  80 
members  spread  over  A,  B  and  C  teams. 

Traditional  sports  ate  not  the  only  popular  teams,  though. 
The  Ultimate  Frisbee  team  has  a  strong  following  and  a  strong  alumni 
base.  The  Ultimate  Frisbee  team  takes  on  its  alumni  members  in  an 
annual  competition.  The  team  also  competes  against  some  of  the 
bigger  area  schools  such  as  The  Ohio  State  University,  University  of 
Michigan  and  Michigan  State  University. 


The  men's  club  crew  team  even  faces  competition  from  vars 
teams  from  other  schools.  Each  spring,  the  crew  team  participates 
in  the  Dad  Vail  Regatta  in  Philadelphia,  which  is  the  nation's  largc« 
collegiate  regatta.  More  than  160  colleges  with  both  club  and  varsit 
teams,  and  more  than  1,000  students  take  part  in  the  festivities.  Fo 
the  last  three  years,  at  least  one  team  has  made  it  to  the  finals  of  a 
competition,  and  in  2003,  the  lightweight  tour-member  team  had  tl 
crew's  best  showing  yet. 

"We  had  our  best  finish  last  year,  with  our  lightweight  four 
member  team  finishing  fitth  in  the  finals, "  said  Ohio  Universitv  juiii 
and  Crew  President  Mike  Clevidence.  "We  had  a  pretty  good  tall,  .ir 
we  hope  to  improve  at  Dad  Vail  this  year." 

Students  wanting  to  learn  how  to  better  protect  themselvi.s 
have  opportunities  through  club  sports  because  the  martial  arts  Tac 
Kwon  Do  and  Shotokan  karate  are  also  ottered.  The  Tae  Kwon  Do 
team  helps  guide  students  to  increased  strength  and  flexibility  as  vwll 
as  increased  mental  and  phvsical  self  control.  To  achieve  this  goal, 
each  class  puts  members  through  a  rigorous  stretching  ot  the  whok 
body,  dynamic  cardiovascular  exercises,  and  drills  and  sparring  to  ho: 
kicking  and  punching  skills.   Self-defense  and  awareness  technique^ 
are  also  taught. 

While  competition  is  always  fun,  many  members  ot  the 
various  club  sports  teams  love  the  camaraderie  between  members  die 
best. 

"The  biggest  benefit  of  the  team  is  that  it's  like  being  in  a   I 
family,"  said  Clevidence.   "We  compete,  travel,  and  work  out  togethe 
They  become  not  only  teammates,  but  family  members,  too. " 
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Intramural  Sports 


OHIO  UNIVERSITY  INTRAMURAL  SPORTS  OFFERS  MORE 
than  130  different  indoor  and  outdoor  activities  to  students  through- 
out the  year,  ranging  from  football  to  broomball.  The  program, 
directed  by  Christopher  Morris,  has  a  variet)'  of  activities  that  are  indi- 
vidual, dual,  and  team  oriented,  and  also  offers  training  through  the 
Ohio  University  Student  Official  Association  (OUSOA)  to  students 
interested  in  becoming  officials  for  sports.   Intramural  Sports  also 
hosts  special  events  during  each  ot  the  school  quarters. 

During  the  school  year,  students  have  the  opportunity  to  sign 
up  for  intramural  sports  as  part  of  a  team  or  on  an  individual  basis. 
On  average,  about  70  percent  of  the  student  population  participates  in 
an  intramural  sport.  Students  assemble  teams  made  of  friends,  neigh- 
bors from  residence  halls  and  members  of  their  student  organizations. 
At  the  end  ot  the  regular  season,  teams  are  put  into  brackets  for 
playoffs.  The  champions  win  T-shirts  with  their  crowns.   Each  year 
there  is  a  new  shirt,  and  according  to  Morris,  this  years  competition  is 
intense.  Teams  look  forward  to  winning  the  retro-looking  shirt,  which 
displays  a  Packman-like  a  character. 

Joining  a  team  or  playing  one  of  the  intramural  sports  is  not 
the  only  way  to  be  part  of  the  program,  though.  Through  Intramural 
Sports,  students  also  learn  to  officiate  activities.  This  is  done  through 
a  student  organization  known  as  the  Ohio  University  Student  Official 
Association.   Before  a  season  begins,  people  interested  in  officiating 
are  given  "long  and  arduous  training,"  according  to  Morris.   Students 


take  courses  in  the  classroom,  are  taken  to  the  areas  where  the\'  will  b 
working,  and  even  work  as  officials  at  scrimmage  games  before  finally 
beginning  the  season.  When  tournaments  begin,  the  Ohio  Universir 
officials  are  sent  to  work.  Student  officials  are  also  given  the  chance 
to  meet  professional  officials.  Last  year,  officials  went  to  a  Cincinnati 
Bengals  game  and  were  able  to  meet  NFL  ofScials. 

Intramural  Sports  also  holds  special  events  that  change  with 
each  quarter.  There  are  weekend  tournaments  and  special  competi- 
tions such  as  the  bench  press  competition,  wrestling  matches  and 
3-on-3  basketball  tournaments. 

For  the  past  six  years,  Christopher  Morris  has  been  the  direc- 
tor of  Intramural  Sports.    "I  love  it  here,"  Morris  said.  "It's  a  new 
experience  and  the  students  are  unique." 

This  is  not  the  first  time  that  Morris  has  been  in  charge  of 
a  program  like  OU's  Intramural  Sports.   He  has  worked  at  other 
schools,  including  the  University  of  Alabama.   However,  he  explains 
that  it  was  very  different  working  there  than  working  at  OU.   For 
example,  at  the  University  of  Alabama,  when  teams  would  play,  one 
day  would  be  fraternities  playing  against  fraternities  and  another 
would  be  residence  halls  against  residence  halls.   Students  did  not 
really  meet  anyone  new.  When  students  play  at  Ohio  University,  "its' 
kind  of  a  melting  pot.   Students  get  to  meet  everyone  else  on  campus, 
Morris  said.  Bv  Jcimirer  Bishop 


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OLLEGE  IS  AN  ADVENTURE  IN  ITSELF  FOR  THOSE 
■ave  souls  who  choose  to  attend.   But  for  those  students  who 
ek  a  real  opportunity  for  adventure,  Ohio  University  offers 
•utdoor  Pursuits,  a  program  that  lets  students  participate  in 
tivities  in  an  open-air  environment. 

"Outdoor  Pursuits  is  offered  as  a  part  ot  Campus 
ecreation's  mission  to  students  to  encourage  them  to  be 
:althy,"  said  Outdoor  Pursuits  coordinator  Scott  Zimmerman, 
also  encourages  mental  as  well  as  physical  health  through 
ti\ities  that  can  be  both  physically  and  mentally  demanding, 
ich  as  hiking  and  backpacking. 

The  prpgram  offers  day,  weekend,  and  week-long  trips 
ir  ad\entures  like  backpacking  through  the  Great  Smoky 
lountains  in  West  Virginia  and  day  hikes  to  Old  Man's  Cave 
I  Ohio.   Ski  and  snowboard  trips  are  also  options,  and  trips 
iclude  cross-country  skiing  at  Laurel  Ridge  State  Park  in 
snnsylvania  and  Mad  River  Mountain  in  Ohio.   Most  of  the 
ips  cost  a  minimal  tee,  and  students,  faculn,',  staff,  alumni  and 
le  communitv  are  all  welcome  to  participate. 

But  not  all  oi  the  program's  activities  are  away  irom 
impus.  The  Indoor  Climbing  Wall,  located  in  the  lobby  ot 
le  Charles  J.  Ping  Recreation  Center,  is  a  recreational  structure 
as  rvvo  sides,  with  one  more  physically  demanding  than  the 
ther.  They  both  measure  13  x  36  feet,  which  means  it  offers 
36  feet  of  climbing  surface.   In  the  fall  and  spring  quarters, 
le  Climbing  Tower,  located  at  the  Ridges,  is  a  42-loot  vertical 
limb  and  can  be  used  during  select  operating  hours.   Outdoor 
ursuits  also  offers  classes  to  both  certif\'  climbers  who  want  to 
clay  others  and  help  more  experienced  climbers  gain  advanced 
nowledge. 


Also  on  campus  is  the  Outdoor  Pursuits  Challenge 
Course,  which  is  also  known  as  a  ropes  course.  This  course 
challenges  participants  to  use  teamwork  to  complete  physical 
and  mental  tasks.   It  strives  to  be  not  a  measure  of  individual 
strength,  but  a  test  of  people's  abilities  to  work  as  a  group 
by  promoting  team  effort,  group  problem-solving  skills,  and 
strong  communication  skills.  The  demands  of  the  low  and 
high  challenge  course  are  designed  to  build  self-confidence  and 
leadership  skills  while  also  developing  group  relations. 

One  of  the  most  popular  activities  offered  by  Outdoor 
Pursuits  is  the  scuba  class.  Through  the  Physical  Education 
Department,  participants  can  become  trained  scuba  divers  and 
even  go  on  ttips  with  groups.  This  year  over  the  Marin  Luther 
King  Jr.  holiday  weekend,  the  program  took  a  group  to  Florida 
for  a  glance  at  the  underwater  life.  Over  spring  break,  a  trip  is 
planned  for  the  Bahamas  as  well. 

For  students  interested  in  getting  a  jump-start  on 
the  benefits  of  Outdoor  Pursuits,  an  orientation  called  New 
Adventures  is  offered  ten  days  before  classes  even  start.  The 
trip  is  from  Athens  to  Minnesota  where  the  group  canoes  over 
various  lakes  and  rivers  for  seven  days.  The  program  is  a  great 
way  for  incoming  students  to  meet  new  people  and  build  strong 
bonds  with  their  peers. 

Maybe  the  biggest  benefit  of  the  program  is  the  rental 
and  resale  center,  which  offers  all  the  equipment  needed  for  the 
various  trips.  This  center  enables  participants  to  get  the  full 
enjoyment  out  of  their  experiences  without  feeling  like  the\'  are 
losing  their  wallets.  B>  IXivnl  Berber 


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Desidence  Life 


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IN  EVERY  RESIDENCE  HALL,  RESIDENT  ASSISTANTS 

(RAs)  and  Security  Aides  (SAs)  help  students  to  settle  into  life 
away  from  home.  From  organizing  floor  and  hall  events  to  passing 
along  information,  RAs  and  SAs  are  on  campus  to  help  students. 

RAs  live  in  the  residence  halls  with  their  peers  and  are  in 
charge  of  helping  students  ease  into  campus  Hfe.  They  also  plan 
activities  throughout  the  year.  In  some  halls  the  floors  may  get 
together  for  movie  nights  or  celebrating  birthdays  or  even  to  watch 
a  game. 

While  SAs  also  work  very  closely  with  their  peers,  they 
are  not  required  to  live  on  campus.  SAs  often  deal  with  violations 
against  school  policy  or,  at  times,  even  the  law.  RAs,  although  not 
always  on  duty,  are  always  in  the  residence  halls,  while  SAs  are  on 
duty  Thursdays  through  Saturdays. 

In  order  to  become  an  RA  or  an  SA,  students  must  have  at 
least  15  credit  hours,  must  maintain  an  accumulative  GPA  of  2.25, 
and  must  pass  a  background  of  their  judicial  history.  Each  quarter, 
students  have  the  opportunity  to  apply  to  for  the  positions  by  going 
to  the  different  green  offices  to  get  information.  Both  also  take 
classes  in  order  to  prepare  themselves  for  situations  and  working 
with  people  before  beginning  to  work  with  students. 
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However,  neither  position  is  an  easy  job.  RAs  and  SAs 
must  handle  many  different  situations  and  despite  classes  and  train 
ing,  real  situations  can  be  very  different.  Sometimes  situations  are 
met  that  are  difficult,  said  Eric  Long,  an  RA  in  James  Hall  on  Wes 
Green. 

"The  hardest  part  [of  being  an  RA]  is  probably  being  in  a 
situation  where  you  feel  uncomfortable,  dealing  with  confrontation 
or  topics  that  you  are  trained  for,  but  hope  to  never  encounter,"  saic 
Long. 

Despite  the  work,  there  are  also  many  benefits  to  the  posi- 
tions. Both  RAs  and  SAs  receive  salaries,  and  those  living  in  the  : 
residence  halls  are  given  their  own  room  along  with  saving  money 
on  room  and  board.  The  program  also  has  bonuses  like  quarterly; 
Bobcat  Cash  and  pay  increases  according  to  hours  of  work.  Being 
involved  with  the  programs  also  gives  students  opportunities  in  ^ 
leadership  and  working  in  situations  with  a  variety  of  people.       I 

"I  hke  being  an  RA  because  I  can  educate  the  unknowln; 
residents  about  a  wide  variety  of  information  and  help  them  undi 
stand  many  life  lessons  they  might  encounter  within  the  residenci 
halls  that  may  affect  them  later  in  Ufe,"  Long  said.  i 


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SINCE  WEST  GREEN  IS  SO  CLOSE  TO  MOST  OF  THE 
athletic  facilities  such  as  the  Ping  and  Convocation  Centers  and  many 
of  the  outdoor  playing  fields,  it  is  no  surprise  that  many  residents  are 
athletes  or  try  to  remain  active  at  Ping  or  by  just  playing  sports  outside 
on  the  lawns. 

"The  majority  of  West  is  athletes,"  said  first-year  James  Hall 
resident  Marc  Hilko. 

Last  quarter.  Resident  Assistants  on  West  Green  held  a  flag 
football  game  in  which  teams  were  set  up  in  the  residence  halls  and 
played  teams  from  other  residence  halls. 

"It  was  our  floor  and  the  girls  on  the  fourth  floor,  and  we 
played  other  dorm  teams,"  explained  Hilko. 

Organized  group  activities  such  as  flag  football  are  not  rare  on 
West  Green.  RAs  on  West  Green,  like  those  on  the  other  greens,  try 
to  keep  students  active,  involved  and  social.  This  helps  students  feel 

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more  comfortable  in  their  environment. 

West  Green  is  close  to  the  Colleges  of  Osteopathic  Medicine,! 
Health  and  Human  Services,  and  Engineering  and  Technology. 

The  always-popular  engineering  building,  Stocker,  is  located  i 
on  West  Green  and  seems  secluded  to  those  residents  who  live  on 
other  greens.    For  second-year  Engineering  major  Anthony  Schwartz  \ 
of  East  Green,  Stocker  holds  most  of  his  classes  and  the  10  to  15- 
minute  walk  in  the  cold  winter  isn't  exactly  something  he  looks  for-  ' 
ward  to  each  day.  j 

"There  needs  to  be  a  bus  just  for  engineers  who  have  to  go 
there  four  times  a  day,"  said  Schwartz  of  his  multiple  trips  across  the 
campus,  "or  a  helicopter,"  he  joked. 

Although  Schwartz  must  face  the  "frigid"  walk  each  day 
to  Stocker,  when  springtime  comes,  he  is  rather  delighted  to  walk 
through  the  middle  of  West  Green,  where  students  are  sprawled  aero  s 
the  lawns  on  either  side  of  the  pathway. 


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•  %nue,  so  instead  of  climbing  Morton  or  JefFhill,  students  generally 

uptown  or  to  classrooms  via  the  Richland  Avenue  Bridge  or  the 
t  'tis  behind  Porter  Hall. 

"I  like  Richland  Bridge  better  than  Morton  or  JefF  Hills,"  said 
I  I  le  Smith,  a  second-year  student  living  in  Sargent  Hall  on  West. 

Although  some  people  enjoy  crossing  the  Richland  Bridge,  it 
f  I  1  be  a  little  less  enjoyable  for  one  civil  engineering  major,  Andrew 

^  irgo,  who  travels  daily  to  Stocker  center. 
f  "They  have  a  serious  drainage  problem  and  water  backs  up  on 

ir  1   lawns  when  it  rains,"  said  Wargo.  "There  is  a  lot  of  water  down 
'■ :  main  walkway,  but  it  only  happens  when  it  rains,"  he  said. 

West  Green  includes  Boyd  and  the  recently  renovated  Brom- 
Hall,  which  is  located  uptown,  which  contain  the  greens  dining 
»    Is.  Boyd  also  has  a  convenience  store  that  is  similar  to  the  Nelson 
L^  u-ket  on  South  or  the  Shively  market  on  East.  All  the  residence 


halls,  excluding  the  Convocation  Center  and  Bromley,  are  traditional 
style  with  community  bathrooms  that  were  built  in  the  1960s. 

"The  location  is  nice  and  I  love  the  playful  squirrels  outside  in 
the  fall,"  said  Hilko  of  his  green.  "It  is  close  to  my  classes  and  close  to 
the  bars,"  he  added.  B\  Eli/jbeth  Comer 


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AS  THE  OLDEST  RESIDENTIAL  GREEN,  BUILT  IN  THE 
1940s  and  50s,  East  green  features  traditional-style  living  quar- 
ters, with  community  bathrooms  and  one  to  three  students  per 
dorm  room.  Although  there  are  no  "mods,"  East  green  offers  two 
dining  halls:  Shively  and  Jefferson,  while  South  Green  only  has  one 
dining  hall.  Since  students  have  such  busy  schedules  and  they  don't 
always  have  time  to  check  into  a  dining  hall  and  sit  down  for  meals, 
Shively  offers  a  "Grab  and  Go"  where  the  dining  hall  food  is  served 
take-out  style.  With  this  advantage,  students  can  sit  down  outside 
their  classrooms  and  do  that  last  minute  studying,  eat  and  not  be 
late  to  class. 

The  Shively  Market,  which  was  renovated  in  2003,  accepts 
unused  meals  from  the  Super  14  or  20  meal  plans  in  exchange  for 
groceries. 

"The  Shively  market  is  an  excellent  convenience  to  have 
at  my  disposal,"  says  Ryan  Navaroli,  a  second  year  student  and  nrst 

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year  resident  of  Shively.  "I  have  the  super  14  meal  plan  and  I  am 
glad  to  save  a  few  extra  meals  which  give  me  spending  money  to 
buy  snacks,  which  I  bring  up  to  my  room  and  enjoy,"  he  said.       ^  i 
Jefferson  dining  hall  plays  host  to  the  ever-favored  "Wok  Bar"  for 
dinner  Monday  through  Friday.  Although  regular  dining  hall  fooc: 
is  served  in  addition  to  the  Wok  Bar,  many  students  prefer  the    «  I 
change.  It  gives  students  the  opportunity  to  grab  fresh  veggies,     I 
meat,  rice  or  even  noodles  and  cook  them  in  a  wok  right  before  i 
their  very  eyes.  ,  ■ 

"The  Wok  Bar  is  a  good  idea,  and  I  hope  that  they  put  iflil 
more  times  during  the  day,"  said  sophomore  Gamertsfelder  Resi 
dent  Mark  McGlynn. 

While  celebrations  for  Halloween  stirred  in  students'  mi  iii 
across  campus.  East  Green  is  celebrated  a  week  in  advance  with 
Octoberfeast.  This  special  occasion  was  held  outside  in  front  of 
Johnson  Hall  and  was  hosted  by  East  Green  Residence  Assistant ;. 
There  was  music,  carnival  foods  and  a  hayride  that  took  students  t 


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(         In  addition  to  Octoberfeast,  East  Green  also  hosted  cook- 

ts  and  luaus,  and  offered  free  treats  to  students. 

;         "I  went  with  some  friends  across  the  street  to  Lincoln, 

4ere  we  were  able  to  get  free  ice  cream,"  said  Johnson  Hall  resi- 

it  Evan  Witte.  "It  was  a  treat  to  be  able  to  leave  my  studies  for  a 

le  and  get  some  ice  cream,"  he  said. 
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mbers  usually  set  up  a  cookout  that  is  offered  to  the  dorms  in  a 

iticular  complex. 
I         "I  went  to  a  Gam/Tifif  cookout  which  was  a  success,"  said 

cGlynn.  "I  was  glad  to  get  out  and  throw  the  ball  around  with 

'  friends.  East  Green  is  the  Prime  location  because  it  is  set 

ectly  at  the  heart  of  campus,"  he  said. 

For  some,  the  location  of  East  Green  is  the  most  promising 

d  enjoyable  feature.  For  others,  however,  it  is  the  way  it  looks. 

itie  Brandt,  who  is  a  sophomore  in  Johnson  Hall,  she  says  it's  the 


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"I  like  the  way  all  the  buildings  are,  versus  West  Green 
where  they're  all  across  from  each  other  with  the  open  area  in  the 
middle,"  said  Brandt.  "I  Uke  the  people  too,  and  after  living  on  East 
for  the  last  two  years,  I  recognize  and  know  a  lot  of  them,"  contin- 
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SEPTEMBER  2003  MARKED  THE  16TH  ANNIVERSARY  OF 
the  South  Green  Games,  which  had  a  huge  level  of  participation, 
according  to  officials  on  the  Green.  For  this  annual  event,  students 
from  Ohio  University's  South  Green  can  join  with  their  dorm-mates 
to  participate  in  activities  such  as  sports  or  banner  making,  which  are 
planned  for  enjoyment  and  held  on  the  giant  lawns  in  front  of  the 
Green  for  an  entire  week.  These  games  kick  off  the  school  year  and 
provide  a  chance  for  fellow  mod  members  to  get  to  know  one  another 
as  well  as  the  rest  of  the  students  living  on  South. 

"The  banners  we  made  at  the  South  Green  games  were  strung 
up  in  Nelson  for  everyone  to  see.  It  was  pretty  cool,"  said  sophomore 
and  Dougan  House  resident,  Erin  Shirley. 

There  are  19  residence  halls  on  South  Green,  all  of  which 
were  built  in  the  1 960's  and  70s.  Many  students  refer  to  the  four 
older  buildings  that  serve  as  the  front  of  South  Green  as  "The  Front 

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Four."  These  four  are  different  from  the  other  15  residence  halls  or 
South  because  they  are  traditional  style  with  community  bathroom;; 
The  other  halls  on  South  have  "mods,"  which  hold  12-15  people  int 
either  a  single  or  a  double  room  setup.  The  students  in  the  "mod"  ; 
share  a  lounge  and  six  people  to  each  bathroom.  The  "mods"  set  j 
South  green  apart  from  its  neighboring  Green,  East  Green,  which 
only  single,  double  or  triple  rooms  which  are  all  traditional  style.     I 

"I  like  the  lounge  in  my  mod,"  said  sophomore  Mike 
Rolitsky,  a  resident  of  the  Weld  House.  Rolitsky  also  said  that  it  is  ! 
nice  to  have  somewhere  to  hang  out  and  socialize  other  than  the  d( 
room. 

South  Green's  convenient  location  to  the  departments  of 
mathematics,  chemistry,  physics  and  astronomy  gives  students  a  les 
than-10-minute  walk  to  many  of  their  classes.  It  is  also  located  clo 
to  the  Ping  recreational  center  as  well  as  the  campus  golf  course  th; 
either  of  the  other  residential  greens. 


I  (the  Nelson  commons,  the  official  dining  hall  of  South  Green,  a 
i»ab  and  Go,"  offers  students  the  options  of  take-out  pizza,  chicken 
I  rps,  fries  and  cookies,  which  is  a  change  from  the  regular  dining  hall 

d  offered  in  the  "Grab  and  Go's"  in  Shively  and  Boyd. 

"I  walk  to  Nelson  Grab  and  Go  to  get  away  from  the  crowded 
ilfcie  of  the  regular  dining  halls  because  it  is  faster,  freshly  made  and 
;  te  enjoyable,"  said  East  Green  resident  Julie  Dougherty. 

Also  located  in  the  Nelson  commons  is  the  Nelson  market, 
I  ere,  every  Saturday,  those  students  who  haven't  used  up  all  their 
b  ler  16  or  20  meals  can  be  found  picking  up  snacks,  pop,  candy  or 
■•  thing  they  want  or  need.  This  is  because  the  excess  meals  of  the 

>er  plan,  if  unused,  serve  as  cash  for  the  students  to  purchase  grocer- 
)    school  utensils,  ice  cream  and  snacks  at  campus  grocery  locations. 
t  "After  my  pizza  I  stop  at  the  Nelson  Market  to  grab  a  candy 

t    for  my  walk  back  to  East  Green,"  said  Dougherty,  who  uses  her 

beat  Cash  to  buy  her  treat. 


A  newer  addition  to  the  Nelson  Commons  is  the  gift  shop 
across  from  the  Nelson  Market.  Gifts  such  as  OU  sweatshirts,  mugs 
and  teddy  bears  can  be  purchased  here.  Also,  students  who  are  crav- 
ing something  more  than  a  candy  bar  can  buy  fancier  sweets  in  bulk. 
Students'  favorite  candy,  whether  it  is  Swedish  fish,  gummies,  or  Sour 
Patch  Kids,  can  be  scooped  into  a  bag  and  weighed  for  their  delight  in 
the  gift  shop. 

"South  Green  is  a  very  pretty  green  and,  for  the  most  part, 
very  quiet,"  says  Shirley  and  fellow  mod  member  Brittany  Free. 
"Maybe  the  reason  for  the  silence  is  because  we  are  way  out  in  the 
boonies,"  the  two  joked.  B\  Elizabeth  Comer 


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Greek  Life 


Greek  Life 


WITH  20  FRATERNITIES  AND  12  SORORITIES  CURRENTLY 
active  on  campus,  it  is  difficult  to  cover  every  activity  and  event  that 
Ohio  University's  Greek  life  population  has  participated  in  over  the 
past  year.   It  is  probably  better  to  describe  their  influence  through 
select  examples.   For  the  2003-04  school  year,  14  percent  of  all 
students  on  campus  were  members  of  a  fraternity  or  sororit)',  and  here 
is  what  they  accomplished. 

According  to  Michael  Sprinkle,  Assistant  Director  ol  Student 
Affairs,  recruitment  numbers  were  stable  with  no  unfortunate  events 
occurring.  "Things  have  gone  relatively  smooth,"  he  said. 

OU  welcomed  their  second  historically  Latino-oriented 
sorority  to  campus.  Sigma  Lambda  Gamma  aimed  to  have  20 
members  by  the  close  of  spring  quarter.  "I  am  so  proud  of  them,"  said 
Rosalie  Romano,  advisor.  This  year  Sigma  Lambda  Gamma  received 
their  Greek  letters,  created  their  bylaws  and  co-hosted  a  "Dove  Ball" 
with  the  Phi  Beta  Sigma  fraternity  in  late  February,  a  dance  which 
invited  all  students  to  come  and  get  to  know  their  members. 

Several  Greek  organizations  partnered  with  Extended 
Orientation  to  bring  T.J.  Leydon,  a  former  neo-Nazi  white 

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supremacist,  to  OU's  campus  to  speak  about  the  fight  against  hate  an 
hate-crimes. 

The  National  Pan-Hellenic  Council  (NPHC)  hosted  a  "Gro 
Open  House"  in  order  to  familiarize  others  about  OU's  multiculturo. 
Greek  organizations.  The  event  drew  about  150  people.  Other  even< 
such  as  the  NPHC  and  Alpha  Psi  Lambda's  "Greek  101"  and  the 
quarterly  "Icebreaker  Dance"  continue  to  raise  awareness  of  minorit 
Greek  lite  on  campus. 

More  than  $2,500  was  donated  to  the  Big  Brother/Big  Siste^ 
organization  by  a  collection  of  Greek  organizations  who  participatedj 
in  the  annual  Omega  Mouth  lip-synching  competition.  In  other 
Greek  Homecoming  events,  another  $2,500  was  donated  to  the  "Fiv< 
Angels  Foundation"  in  honor  of  the  three  OU  Alpha  Gamma  Delta 
women  who  were  killed  in  the  April  2003  house  fire  at  The  Ohio  Su 
University. 

Alpha  Phi  Alpha,  OU's  historically  first  African-American 
Greek-lettered  organization,  celebrated  its  85th  year  on  campus 
spring  quarter.  To  commemorate,  the  brothers  planned  a  weekend 
festivities  for  Black  Alumni  Weekend  in  May,  allowing  them  to  refit  d 


■1  where  the  Phi  chapter  has  been  and  where  it  is  headed. 

Members  of  Beta  Theta  Pi  returned  to  a  rebuilt  and 
'modeled  home  in  September.  The  universit)'  helped  to  house  the 
kembers  of  the  fraternit)'  who  did  not  have  a  home  in  Bromley  Hall 
ntil  Beta  alumni  Eric  Coon  and  Les  Cornwell  of  Cornwell  Rentals 
/ersaw  the  5500,000  rebuilding  project. 

'  Kappa  iAJpha  Psi  continued  to  raise  awareness  about  the  still 

nsolved  murder  case  of  Terris  Ross.  The  fraternit)'  passed  out  flyers 
n  several  occasions  as  well  as  hosted  a  fundraiser  at  College  Gate, 
'ther  minority'  Greek  organizations  continue  to  raise  monev  for  Ross" 
imily  and  push  for  the  solving  ot  his  murder. 

The  Student  Alumni  Board  hosted  a  "Yell  Like  Hell "  pep 
iJly.   Heather  Henry  told  The  Post  that  the  homecoming  pep  rally 
lat  was  "bigger  than  last  year."  Music  from  the  Marching  1 10  filled 
le  corner  of  College  and  Union  as  members  of  Greek  organizations 
lowed  their  support  for  a  hopeful  MAC  football  victory. 

Members  of  Alpha  Psi  Lambda,  a  co-ed  Hispanic  fraternity, 
nd  the  National  Pan-Hellenic  Council  protested  and  threatened  to 
oycott  College  Book  Store  after  their  merchandise  had  been  removed 


from  the  store's  Greek  section.  Michael  Brown,  president  of  the  OU 
National  Pan-Hellenic  council,  told  The  Post  that  he  felt  the  store's 
actions  contributed  to  the  obscurit)'  of  groups  that  he  thinks  already 
are  marginalized  due  to  their  relatively  small  chapter  sizes.  Following 
the  protests.  College  Book  Store  eventually  replaced  the  merchandise. 
Rv  Paul  Kita 


Oppo-^ite:  A  sororiri'  member  passes  out  candy  to  children  on  the  corner  of 
Union  and  College  Srreets  during  the  OU  bicentenniai  homecoming  parade. 
Photo  by  Alicia  Whisscl. 

Above:  Kappa  Alpha  Psi  brothers  Frank  Sanders  and  Julio  Cumba.   Phoro  cour- 
tesy of  the  N,ltion.il  Pan-Hellenic  Council. 


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Oppnsicf:  A  barbeque  for  the  National  Pan-Hellenic  Council. 
Sitting  (L  to  R):  Joy  Wilson,  Larae  Booker,  and  Michelle  Ward 
Standing  (L  to  R):  Crystal  Alexander,  Monique  Taylor,  Danita 
Brown,  and  Nicole  Long.   Photo  courtesy  of  the  National  Pan- 
Hellenic  Council. 

Above:  Three  sorority  sisters  ride  along  on  a  float  and  cheer  in 
celebration  of  OU's  bicentennial  homecoming  during  the  annual 
parade.   Photo  b)-  Alicia  W'hissel 

LLh:  Alpha  Psi  Lambda's  Daniel  Para,  winner  of  the  Black  Stu- 
dent Cultural  Programming  Board  Homecoming  Pageant.    Photo 
courtesy  of  the  National  Pan-HcUcnic  Council. 

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Above:    The    Men    of   Alpha    Phi    Alpha    (L    to    R):    Karl    Daniels,    James    Hamil- 
ton   and    Kendall    Frenche.       Photo    courtesy    of   the    National    Pan-Hellenic    Council. 


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Rij^hi;  A  sorority  and  a  fraternity  member  por- 
tray the  styles  of  past  generations  of  Ohio  Univer- 
sity students  on  a  float  in  the  OU  bicentennial 
homecoming    parade.    VUow    hv    .VIilIj    \X  hissL-I. 


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2004  Greek 

Fraternities 


Acacia 
President:  Adam  Bodenmiller 

Alpha  Epsilon  Pi 
President:  David  Friedman 

Alpiia  Phi  .Alpha 
President:  Karl  Daniels 

Alpha  Psi  Lambda 
President:  Artaro  Reyes 

Beta  Theta  Pi 
President:  Ryan  Moore 

Delta  Lambda  Phi 
President:  Joseph  Dudek 

Delta  Tau  Delta 
President:  Quentin  Arndts 

Delta  Upsilon 
President:  Joseph  Gibson 

Kappa  Alpha  Psi 
President:  Julio  Cumba 

Lamda  Chi  Alpha 
.  President:  Zachary  Pyers 

Phi  Beta  Sigma 
President:  Michael  Brown 

Phi  Delta  Theta 
President:  Dane  Gross 

Phi  Gamma  Delta 
President:  Anthony  Albanese 

Phi  Kappa  Tau 
President:  William  Harcourt 

Phi  Kappa  Theta 
President:  Christopher  Whitaker 

Pi  Kappa  Alpha 
President:  Brandon  Kordic 

Sigma  Alpha  Epsilon 
President:  Dustin  Smurdon 

Sigma  Phi  Epsilon 
President:  Richard  Heyeck 

Theta  Chi 
President:  Benjamin  Wickert 


Organizations 

Sororities 


Alpha  Delta  Pi 
President:  Molly  Devine 

Alpha  Gamma  Delta 
President:  Lindsey  Schoenberg 

Alpha  Kappa  Alpha 
President:  Larae  Booker 

Alpha  Omicron  Pi 
President:  Danna  Roberts 

Aplha  Xi  Delta 
President:  Oriana  Pietrangelo 

Chi  Omega 
President:  Alyson  Boggs 

Delta  Gamma 
President:  Jennifer  Davis 

Delta  Sigma  Theta 
Advisor:  Danita  Brown 

Delta  Zeta 
President:  Kimberly  Ellison 

Pi  Beta  Phi 
President:  Jessica  Jung 

Rho  Lambda 
President:  Suzanne  Schildhouse 

Sigma  Kappa 
President:  Mary  Ginder 

Sigma  Lambda  Gamma 
President:  Jisabelle  Garcia 


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Student  Activities 


1 16  Organizations 


my  Schurrer.  president  of  the  Newman 
up  at  Christ  the  King  Universitv-  Parish. 
!  s  for  the  piece  oFbubblegum  buried  in 
I  whipped  cream  pie  during  the  Newman 

I/mpics  on  Feb.  4.  2004.   I'hotograph  by 
Ja\\his>d 


BSCPB 


EXPLORING  AND  SHARING  THE  CULTURE,  THOUGHTS 
and  perspectives  of  African  American  students  along  with  minoriry 
students  on  campus:  this  is  the  purpose  ot  the  Black  Student  Cultural 
Programming  Board  (BSCPB).    According  to  Crystal  Alexander,  a 
member  ot  BSCPB,  the  organization  is  annually  funded,  and  its  pri 
mary  goal  is  to  increase  cultural  awareness  in  the  Ohio  University  a 
surrounding  community.  The  BSCPB  is  especially  proud  of  its  work 
because  "it  is  one  ot  very  few  organizations  on  campus  with  a  goal 
such  as  this  and  the  resources  to  actually  meet  the  goal,"  said  Alexan- 
der. 

The  activities  that  the  BSCPB  holds  each  year  are  aimed  at 
meeting  the  organizations  goal.   During  the  year,  the  Black  Studeni 
Cultural  Programming  Board  sponsors  a  variety  ot  events.   Some  ot 
the  organization's  biggest  and  most  popular  include  K  is  for  Kwanza, 
the  Hip  Hop  Concert  on  Siblings  Weekend  and  the  L'nit)'  Fest. 

K  is  tor  Kwanza  is  a  program  that  is  done  in  Athens  clemen- 
tarv  schools  in  which  members  work  with  the  students  to  introduce 
the  holidav  and  its  seven  principles.   During  the  day  at  the  element.ir 


schools,  members  lead  games  and  activities  to  show  these  principles, 
including  sharing  and  community.  The  Hip  Hop  Concert  is  especi.il 
exciting  because  of  the  national  performing  artists  that  the  organiz.i 
tion  has  brought  to  campus  in  the  past,  like  Busta  Rhymes,  who  cam 
to  Ohio  University  last  winter.  The  Unity  Fest  takes  place  the  last 
weekend  before  Spring  Quarter  finals  in  McCracken  Fields  and  is  a 
completelv  free  event  open  to  all  students  on  campus.   Ottering  food 
prizes,  and  games,  it  often  includes  a  water  fight,  a  boxing  ring,  laser 
tag,  and  even  a  dunk  tank. 

For  Bianca  Butts,  treasurer  of  BSCPB,  being  a  member  and 
on  the  executive  board  is  rewarding  because  ot  how  it  helps  develop 
leadership  skills. 

"With  all  of  the  responsibilir\'  come  opportunities  to  work 
and  interact  with  others,  including  other  executive  members  trom 
different  organizations,"  said  Butts.   She  also  explained  how  she  enjoj 
being  an  executive  member  and  implementing  the  programming  th.il 
the  organization  works  on  in  order  to  make  a  ditterence. 
By  Jennifer  Uisfuip 


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NSASC 


The  National  Communication  Association's  mission  is  to 
p  mote  effective  and  ethical  commtinication  by  supporting  the  com- 
n  nication  research,  teaching,  public  service,  and  practice  of  a  diverse 
c  iimunit)'  of  scholars,  educators,  administrators,  students,  practitio- 
n  s,  and  publics.  This  is  exacdy  what  the  Ohio  Universirv's  branch 
SI  ves  to  promote  quarterly. 

Senior  Visual  Communication  major  and  current  president 
oMCASC  Kristie  Wellman  said,  "We  are  constantlv  trving  to  provide 
0"  communication  majors  with  the  opportunities  and  tools  they  need 
DJe  successful  throughout  and  after  their  college  experience.  "  Well- 
n  n  contmued,  "I've  made  valuable  contacts  and  friendships  that  will 
g  beyond  college.   NCASC  has  also  enhanced  my  leadership,  plan- 
r  Lg  and  time  management  skills." 

The  NCASC  holds  manv  activities  throughout  the  year  on 
C'Upus  to  promote  fundraising  and  community  service,  and  provides 
r  ui irking  opportunities  and  social  activities.   It  holds  fundraisers 
s  h  as  serving  grilled  cheese  uptown  and  serving  and  receiving  tips  at 


the  Red  Brick  Tavern.  These  events  raise  money  for  the  organization 
and  the  NCASC  scholarship.  They  have  participated  in  community 
service  activities  such  as  First  Alarm,  distributing  fire  alarms  and 
batteries  around  Athens;  Relay  for  Life;  and  Big  Brothers/Big  Sisters, 
taking  underprivileged  children  to  places  like  Old  Man's  Cave  and 
hockey  games. 

The  NCASC  holds  nerworking  trips  to  places  like  the  Lim- 
ited, the  Rock  and  Roll  Hall  of  Fame,  and  Mills  James  Productions  to 
help  its  members  learn  about  their  majors  and  how  they  will  be  useful 
in  future  careers.   NCASC  also  travels  back  to  high  schools  to  pro- 
mote the  Ohio  University  College  of  Communication.  The  organiza- 
tion also  holds  socials  at  the  Pigskin,  Red  Brick,  and  the  Rollerbowl  to 
provide  members  opportunities  to  get  to  know  one  another  and  relax. 
Mike  Naso,  senior  Organizational  Communication  major  and  current 
treasurer  of  NCASC  states,  "NCASC  has  enhanced  my  college  experi- 
ence by  giving  me  the  opportunity  to  take  place  in  our  events,  and  has 
enabled  me  to  meet  many  friends  and  faculty  members. " 
By  Jessica  Moss 


Student  Activities  1 17 


The  Newman  Community 


THE  NEWMAN  COMMUNITY  IS  A  STUDENT  ORGAN- 
ization  centered  around  God,  with  activities  based  on  service,  edu- 
cation, worship  and  fellowship.  The  Newman  Community  serves  to 
provide-through  the  Catholic  faith  service-education,  worship  and 
social  aspects  bv  means  ot  tood,  fun,  taith  and  friends. 

"The  Newman  community'  is  a  great  way  to  meet  friends 
with  similar  values  and  interests,"  said  Vicki  De  Santos,  treasurer. 
Newman  Youth  Group  participates  in  a  variety  of  activities,  includ- 
ing ice-skating,  movie  nights,  trips  to  Lancaster  and  formals.  On 
homecoming  weekend,  some  members  got  together  to  eat  and 
attend  the  football  game.  Similarly,  for  Sibs  weekend,  members  and 
their  sibs  went  to  lunch  and  to  the  basketball  game. 

The  Newman  Community  also  sponsor  many  ftindrais- 
ers.  These  have  included  pancake  breakfasts,  exam  baskets  and  a 
special  Benefit  concert  at  O'Hooley's.  Fifty  percent  of  the  proceeds 
from  this  concert  went  to  charir\',  and  the  other  half  went  into  the 
Newman  treasurv. 

Newman  offers  a  variety  of  service  opportunities  in  the 
parish  as  well  as  the  Athens  community.  For  one  service  meeting, 
the  Athens  Community  High  School  Youth  Group  joined  members 
for  a  night  of  flin  and  fellowship.  Once  each  quarter  the  Newman 
Communit)'  held  a  "Parents  Night  Out."  Parents  dropped  off  their 
children,  and  the  Newman  Community  members  babysat  them  tor 
free.  This  allowed  the  parents  to  go  out,  have  fim,  and  know  that 
their  kids  were  sate  and  in  good  hands. 


The  Newman  Communitv  is  completelv  run  bv  students,  and, 
this  vear,  its  leaders  were  President  Jim  Schurrer,  Vice  President 
Amanda  Williams,  Secretary  Sarah  Polace  and  the  Treasurer  Vicki 
DeSantos.  The  organization  met  on  Wednesday  nights  at  7:00  p.i 
at  Christ  the  King  University  Parish  Center.       By  Kvlenc  Kuzma 


118  Crossroads  of  Time 


it;:  Members  of  the  Newman  Communin-  pause  for  a 
ture  break  during  rheir  retreat  during  Fall  2004.  Photo  by 
lki  Whissel 

ttom  Leh:  Members  of  the  Newman  Community  make 
entines  for  each  other  during  a  service  meeting.   During  the 
eting,  they  also  made  Valentines  and  decorated  cookies  tor 
:  staff  at  Christ  the  King  Community  Parish.   Photo  by  Alicia 
lissel 

p  Right:  Becca  Wood  sings  during  a  practice  before  the  Fall 
ncert.   Photo  by  Alicia  Whissel 

ttom  Right:  Members  of  the  Women's  Chorale  perform 
rinc;  their  Fall  concert  at  Memorial  Auditoriiun.    Photo  b\' 


Women's  Chorale 


;-lIO  UNIVERSITY  WOMEN'S  CHOR.ALE,  DIRECTED  BY 
•:er  Jarjisian  and  aided  by  graduate  students,  is  a  student  organiza- 
I  n  headed  by  Student  President  Jeweiee  Peters,  but  it  is  also  a  class 
i  rth  credit  towards  graduation. 

To  become  a  member,  interested  students  had  to  audi- 
n,  and  after  they  had  been  accepted,  they  were  able  to  return  to 
: :  group  each  quarter.  The  Chorale  rehearsed  three  times  a  week. 
;  cause  it  was  set  up  as  a  class,  the  Women's  Chorale  changed  mem- 
irs  each  quarter,  although  there  were  veterans  in  the  group. 

"There  is  a  fellowship, "  said  Kristina  Holz,  a  third-year  stu- 
nt who  has  been  with  the  Women's  Chorale  for  seven  quarters. 

During  the  year,  the  Women's  Chorale  gave  several  perfor- 
'inces  and  even  performed  with  other  musical  groups  on  campus, 
le  Women's  Chorale  worked  with  the  Universin's  student  orchestra 
I'  a  Halloween  Concert,  and  also  worked  with  other  groups  like  the 
'iging  Men  of  Ohio. 

The  Women's  Chorale  gave  one  of  its  biggest  concerts  during 
ioms  Weekend.  The  Women's  Chorale  performed  a  varien-  ot  music, 
l>m  traditional  to  "Queen  of  Soul, "  a  tribute  to  Aretha  Franklin  and 
iteamheat"  from  the  musical  "Pajama  Game. " 
]  Within  the  Women's  Chorale  was  another,  smaller  group 

1  own  as  I'itle  9,  which  is  comprised  ot  Women's  Chorale  members 
'lo  auditioned  a  second  time  to  be  in  the  smaller  group.  Singing  a 
ppella.  Title  9  performed  at  the  same  concerts  as  the  Women's  Cho- 
e,  but  the  members  also  performed  at  other  special  events  and  have 
en  sung  the  national  anthem  at  Ohio  Universit)'  hockey  games. 


The  Women's  Chorale  had  to  plan  ahead  to  accomplish  its 
goals.  Throughout  the  year,  the  Chorale  gave  performances  and  orga- 
nized fundraisers  to  help  pay  for  its  costs,  including  the  dresses  that  all 
the  members  wore  during  performances.  One  of  the  Chorale's  biggest 
goals  was  to  raise  money  for  its  2005  spring  break  trip:  a  cruise  where 
the  members  can  relax,  but  will  also  have  the  chance  to  perform. 


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OU  Fulbright  Scholars  Association 


THE  OHIO  UNIVERSITY  FULBRIGHT  SCHOLARS  ASSOCIA- 
tion  is  one  of  the  newest  additions  to  the  many  organizations  on 
campus.  Just  over  two  years  old,  the  organization  hosts  Fulbright 
scholars  and  students  studying  and  performing  research  at  OU  under 
the  Fulbright  Program  as  well  as  faculn'  and  Eulbright  alumni.  The 
program,  also  known  as  the  Flagship  International  Educational 
Exchange  Program,  is  sponsored  by  the  U.S.  government  and  is 
designed  to  enhance  understanding  between  Americans  and  people  of 
other  nations. 

A  group  of  Fulbright  students  founded  the  organization  early 
in  2002.  "The  students  realized  they  didn't  have  an  organization  that 
could  connect  them  all,"  said  Fulbright  Scholars  Association  President 
Syahgena  Ardhila. 

The  objectives  of  the  organization  include:   providing  a  forum 
for  discussion  on  educational  and  international  issues,  promoting 
international  awareness  and  friendship  at  Ohio  University  and  within 
the  Athens  community  and  providing  assistance  to  new  and  visiting 
Fulbright  scholars.   "Because  we're  very  new  and  we're  still  learning 


things,  this  year  our  goal  is  to  promote  our  organization  to  a  wider 
community, "  Ardhila  said. 

To  achieve  its  objectives  each  year,  the  organization,  with 
approximatelv  25  to  30  students,  hosts  many  activities  such  as  studej 
panels,  cultural  open  houses  and  orientations  for  new  Fulbright  stu- 
dents. The  group  also  has  at  least  one  potluck  gathering  per  quarter. 
This  year,  the  Fulbright  Scholars  Association  held  a  film  screening  in 
February.  'With  the  film  screening,  the  group  hoped  "to  give  exposu: 
to  international  cultural  and  social  issues,"  Ardhila  said. 

This  year's  officers  were  President  Syahgena  Ardhila,  Vice 
President  Michelle  Garzaro,  Treasurer  Gabriela  CastaCeda,  icretary; 
Alicya  Lloyd,  Socio-Cultural  Committee  Chair  Nita  Murjani,  Com- 
munications Committee  Chair  Jesus  Sanchez  and  Academic  Commi, 
tee  Chair  Edgar  Ek. 

The  Bureau  of  Educational  and  Cultural  Affairs  of  the  U.S.' 
Department  of  State  administers  the  Fulbright  Program,  which  was 
established  in  1946.  Bv  Bcthanv  \hllci 


.\liii\c  Lett;   OUFSA  executives  Niu  Murjani.  Syahgena  Ardhila.  Gabriela  Cas- 
taneda  and  Alicya  Lloyd  hold  their  regular  meeting  at  The  Front  Room. 

Above  Right:  OUFSA  members  enjoy  food  and  sunshine  at  the  Fall  2003  Welcome 
Picnic  and  Orientation. 

Right;  Current  OUFSA  officers:  Gabriela  Castaneda,  Nita  Murjani,  Michelle 
Garzaro,  Alicya  Lloyd  and  Sayahgcna  Ardhilla.  Officers  not  pictured  are  Jesus  Luis 
Sanchez  and  Edgar  Ek.  .\ll  OUIS.A  photos  submitted  by  OUFSA 

Opposite  Top:  Fashion  A.ssociates  officers:  Melissa  Roth,  Samantha  Honaker,  Abby 
Gilmer,  Chris  Kokal,  Shannon  Tracey,  Amanda  Champ,  Carly  Evans  and  Maura 
Hudson. 

Opposite  Left:  Fashion  Associates  members  Katie  Sanders,  Carly  Evans,  Chris 
Kokal,  Melissa  Rorh  and  Abby  Gilmer  enjoy  rhe  winter  social. 

I  )pposnc-  Right:  Carly  Evans,  Chris  Kokal.  Meli.ssa  Roth,  Samantha  Honaker  and 
Justine  Ames  sell  treats  at  College  Gate  at  the  fall  quarter  fundraiser.All  F.ishioii 
Associates  phoros  submittetl  by  F.ishion  .Associates. 


120  Crossroads  of  Time 


SHION  ASSOCIATES.  A  STUDENT  ORGANIZATION 
hin  the  College  of  Health  and  Human  Ser\ices,  had  a  year  of 
\nh  in  more  than  one  way.   President  of  the  organization,  Melissa 
th.  said  active  membership  almost  doubled  trom  last  year  to  about 
members.  The  organization  consists  mostly  ot  Retail  Merchandis- 
;  majors,  but  is  open  to  all  majors. 

"This  vear,  one  thing  we  focused  on  was  getting  students 
m  a  \ariet\'  of  majors,  interests,  and  knowledge  to  expand  the 
'anization, "  said  Roth.   Besides  retail  merchandising,  students  trom 
■  College  of  Fine  Arts,  College  of  Communication  and  College  of 
siness  have  joined  Fashion  Associates. 

The  event  that  Fashion  Associates  is  known  tor  is  its  Annual 
Dms  Weekend  Fashion  Show,  held  ever\-  spring  at  Ping  Center.  The 
3w  features  student  design  and  aruvork  and  is  totally  produced  by 
idents. 

"The  show  is  entireh-  planned  bv  students,  including  cater- 


Fashion  Associates 

ing,  model  recruitment,  wardrobe.  st\-lists,  venues,  music,  lighting  and 
advertising.    Roth  said. 

All  of  the  proceeds  from  the  show  go  to  a  local  charit)'.   Last 
vear,  Mv  Sister's  Place,  a  local  abused  women's  shelter,  received  the 
proceeds.   Roth  said  Fashion  Associates  and  the  Fashion  Show  have 
helped  her  learn  about  local  causes  and  that  the  organization  is  a  good 
wav  for  students  to  get  involved  in  local  philanthropy. 

While  members  of  Fashion  Associates  gain  opportunities  to 
help  local  charities,  they  also  get  professional  experience.  The  orga- 
nization brings  speakers  from  the  industr)'  to  its  weekly  meetings. 
Speakers  have  included  local  business  owners,  entrepreneurs  and  OU 
Professors. 

"I've  really  made  a  lot  of  contacts  for  when  I'm  finished  with 
school,"  said  Roth,  a  senior  who  is  beginning  the  job  search.   "I've 
gotten  to  know  the  merchandising  professionals  really  well.  They've 
taught  me  things  I  couldn't  learn  in  a  classroom."         Bv  Erica  Lutterbcin 


Student  Activities  121 


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Singing  Men  of  Ohio 


THE  SINGING  MEN  OF  OHIO  IS  THE  PREMIER  MALE  VOC- 
al  ensemble  at  Ohio  University.   SMO,  as  it  is  commonly  referred 
to,  is  a  class  in  the  School  of  Music  which  meets  3  days  a  week  tor  1 
credit  hour.   But  the  credit  earned  doesn't,  by  any  means,  represent  the 
amount  of  work  put  in  by  the  90-plus  men  in  SMO. 

The  group,  originally  called  the  Ohio  Universit)'  Men's 
Glee  Club,  was  restarted  by  the  late  Dr.  IraT.  Zook  in  1989  after 
a  20-year  hiatus.  The  choir  became  known  as  The  Singing  Men 
of  Ohio  in  1995.  Along  with  the  name  change,  SMO  created  an 
executive  committee,  a  group  crest  and  went  from  wearing  tuxedos  to 
the  famous  Green  Blazers. 

The  current  director  is  Assistant  Professor  of  Voice, 
Ravmond  Feener.  Professor  Feener  was  one  ot  the  original  members  of 
the  glee  club  in  1989  and  as  a  graduate  student,  assisted  Dr.  Zook  in 
the  transition  to  The  Singing  Men  ot  Ohio  in  1995.   He  is  in  his  third 
year  at  Ohio  University,  following  in  the  footsteps  of  the  late  Dr.  Zook 
and  interim  director  Richard  D.  Mathey. 

Each  spring,  the  Singing  Men  entertain  audiences 
throughout  the  world  during  their  spring  break  tour.   SMO  has 
performed  in  New  York,  Chicago,  Washington  D.C.,  Ohio,  Florida, 
South  Carolina,  Tennessee,  Georgia,  Toronto  and  even  China.  This 
year  the  group  will  travel  to  Indiana,  Kansas  City,  Denver,  Omaha  .ind 
Wyoming. 

SMO  was  invited  to  Columbus,  Ohio,  where  it  pertormed 
in  the  Ohio  Music  Educators  Association  Professional  Conference 
on  February  5th,  2004.  This  was  the  first  time  the  group  had  been 
selected  to  perform  at  the  conference. 

On  April  24th,  The  Singing  Men  of  Ohio  performed 
with  the  legendary  Bobby  McFerrin  as  part  of  the  Ohio  University 
Pertorming  Arts  Series. 

Within  SMO  is  a  1  2-mcniber  a  cappella  group  called 
Section  8.  The  group,  which  started  in  ]  991 ,  released  their  debut 


album  "We  May  Be  Disturbed"  in  the  fall  and  will  host  the  2nd        ' 
annual  Ohio  University  A  Cappella  Invitational  on  May  29th. 

The  Singing  Men  of  Ohio  is  an  official  ensemble  ot  the 
School  of  Music,  but  is  also  registered  as  a  student  organization.  Thi 
is  a  true  brotherhood  in  song.   For  more  information  about  SMO, 
visit  www.ohio.edu/smo.  "Cuz  when  you  SMO. ...you  SMO  for  lite. 

S[<nv  siibrnittcil  h\  the  Singing  Men  ot  Oliio 


Top:  The  Singing  Men  of  Ohio  pr.icticc  in  the  pariving  lot  next  to  Peden  St,ldium 
prior  to  singing  the  nation.tl  .inthcm.   Photo  MibmitleJ  h\'  SNU). 

Above:  Section  8,  a  12-member  a  capella  group  within  Singing  Men  of  Ohio,  pose 
for  the  cover  of  their  recently  released  album.   Phoro  submitted  b\  Si\Kl. 


122  Crossroads  ofTime 


THE  OHIO  UNIVERSITY  ADVERTISING  ASSOCIAT- 
Eaiso  knovn  as  OUAA  and  Ad  ClubF  is  a  professional  oganization 
t  is  affiliated  with  tiic  American  Advertising  Federation.   OUAA 
ites  speakers  directly  from  the  businesses  ot  advertising,  public 
tions,  promotions  and  graphic  design  to  its  weekly  meetings. 
lAA  also  offers  pre-professional  training  in  the  form  ot  resume 
Iding,  job  interview  training  and  networking  experience. 

OUAA  traveled  to  two  professional  conterences,  one  in 
N  York  Citv  in  October  and  one  in  Chicago  in  February.  The 
ferences  allowed  members  to  learn  more  about  the  advertising 
ustrv,  ner^vork  with  professionals  in  the  industry,  and  meet  with 
I  alumni  at  Alumni  Receptions.  While  in  New  York,  Ad  Club 
-nbers  had  the  rare  opportunity  of  touring  the  offices  of  Saatchi 
Saatchi,  the  Global  Agency  of  the  Year.   Members  also  toured  the 
,v  York  Times  and  had  breakfast  with  Stuart  Elliot,  the  advertising 
jmnists  for  the  paper. 

Each  vear,  OUAA  competes  in  the  National  Student 
,'ertising  Competition,  which  reOuires  college  student  advrtising 
anizations  to  create  an  entire  advertising  campaign  tor  a  real-world 
ipanv  who  needs  a  fresh  perspective  on  its  own  campaign.  This 
r's  client  was  Florida  Tourism. 

In  addition  to  its  hard  work  and  professional  activities.  Ad 


Club  also  participates  in  community  service,  fundraisers  and  social 
events.  The  major  community  service  project  OUAA  took  on  this 
year  was  organizing  the  College  ot  Communication  Blood  Drive  in 
partnership  with  the  Public  Relations  Student  Society  of  America. 

"From  start  to  finish,  our  club  was  there,  getting  donations, 
publicizing,  and  eventually,  rolling  up  ad  clubbers'  sleeves."  said 
Megan  Averll,  senior  and  President  of  OUAA.  "In  the  face  of  a  blood 
shortage,  it  was  a  big  event  tor  us." 

Fundraisers  included  designing  and  selling  advertising-related 
Halloween  t-shirts,  selling  grilled  cheese  sandwiches  and  showing  a 
romantic  comedy  in  Morton  Hall  tor  Valentine's  Day. 

According  to  Avell,  the  long  hours  OUAA  members  devote  to 
the  club  is  worh  every  minute.   "Almost  all  of  our  alumni  are  working 
in  the  business  right  now,"  she  said.   "For  the  younger  students, 
OUAA  is  a  great  jumping-ofF  point,  a  great  way  to  tell  if  advertising  is 
right  for  them.   For  older  members,  we  have  a  high  placement  of  jobs 
right  out  of  school,  not  only  because  the  work  we  produce  and  show 
employers,  but  also  because  of  the  networking  contacts  already  made 
and  cultivated." 

OUAA  had  open  meetings  every  Wednesday  at  IHOO  in 
Scripps  Hall  and  invited  members  from  all  majors.  Written  by  Erica 
LutteibcN 


Ohio  University  Advertising  Association 

1 


.Memtiers  of  OUAA's  executive  board  pose  at  their  first  meeting  of  the  year. 
:  row:  Ashley  Kline.  Katie  Ingersoll,  .Andrea  Kartley.   Second  Row:  MingTsang. 
Hvalac,  Erica  Lutterbein,  Kelly  Bucher.  Third  Row:  Megan  Averell,  Phillip  Rey- 
,,  Hillary  Hempstead,  Jessica  Folger,  Nick  Feltch.   Photo  stibniitted  by  OU.'\j\. 

Right:  Guests  at  OUAA's  annual  New  Years  in  November  social  wait  tor  the  clock 
rike  midnight.   Photo  submitted  b\  OL'.A,A. 

:om  Right:  Kelly  Bucher,  Nick  Feltch,  MingTsang  and  Erica  Lutterbein  grill  ham- 
pers and  hot  dogs  at  the  executive  borad  retreat.   Photo  submitted  by  OUAA. 


Student  Activities  12.3 


UPC 


THE  UNIVERSITY  PROGRAM  COUNCIL  (UPC) 

is  an  organization  run  by  volunteer  students  who  take 
interest  in  planning  campus  entertainment  events.  Mansa 
Long,  who  currently  serves  as  the  president,  emphasizep 
that  the  organization  strives  to  arrange  "a  diverse  arra\'  of 
social,  cultural,  educational,  recreational  and  entertainment 
programs."  This  way,  no  matter  what  one's  interests  miijf 
entail,  he  or  she  can  find  a  program  to  enjov. 

UPC  takes  responsibility  for  organizing  events  on 
Dads  and  Moms  Weekends,  running  the  Homecoming 
parade,  showing  Midnight  Movies  at  the  Athena,  planning 
concerts  and  organizing  a  plethora  ot  other  smaller  programs. 
The  organization  receives  its  financial  support  from  the 
Student  Activities  Commission  (SAC),  which  helps  to  fund 
other  programming  organizations  as  well.  Every  year,  LIPC 
has  to  plan  a  budget  to  present  to  SAC  for  approval. 

The  members  ot  UPC,  student  leaders  in  their  own 
right,  sacrifice  a  lot  of  time  and  work  diligentlv  to  keep  the 
organization  going.  One  event  alone  may  require  several 
months  of  preparation.  According  to  Long,  members  like 
Natalie  Pariano,  who  serves  as  one  of  the  Special  Events 
chairs,  and  Lee  Freedman,  the  Public  Relations  chair,  have 
demonstrated  true  passion  for  the  organization  in  the  past 
year. 

UPC  often  aids  other  organizations,  such  as  Student 
Senate,  in  putting  together  events,  and  sometimes  serves 
as  a  co-sponsor.  It  sponsored  Al  Franken  with  the  College 
Democrats,  for  example.  This  spring  UPC  will  collaborate 
with  the  Black  Student  Cultural  Programming  Board  and 
the  International  Student  Union,  two  other  influential 
programming  councils,  to  arrange  the  major  concert  of  the 
quarter. 

"It  would  be  impossible  to  bring  quality  programs 
without  student  input  and  involvement,"  said  Long. 

Those  interested  in  becoming  involved  with  UPC 
may  join  its  street  team  at  any  time  during  the  year.  The 
organization's  annual  elections  for  executive  positions  occur  at 
the  end  of  winter  quarter. 

Some  UPC  events  to  remember  include  a  speech  given 
by  a  former  skinhead  in  Baker  Ballroom,  which  sold  out,  and 
a  lecture  given  by  Ana  Gasteyer. 

Long  said,  "The  abilitv'  to  bring  educational  and 
entertaining  programs  that  students  enjoy  is  gratifying,  which 
makes  the  hard  work  worthwhile."  Simply  put,  without  UPC, 
many  campus  events  would  not  happen.  Bv  Norccn 

Rogers 


124  Crossroads  of  Time 


lop;  Lindsay  Mazza,  a  sophomore  in  Communications  from  Cincinnati,  help^ 
paint  Ohio  University's  Graffiti  Wall  to  announce  an  upcoming  event  for  the 
Universit)'  Program  Council.  Photo  by  Alicia  Whisscl 

Bottom:  Jasmine  Lee,  a  junior  from  Cleveland,  Ohio,  majoring  in  Retail  Merch; 
dising,  helps  paint  Ohio  University's  Graffiti  Wall  to  announce  an  upcoming  tv( 
for  the  University  Program  Council.  Photo  b\'  Alicia  WIiismI 


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■    Annie  Dovle  .mu  N:idia  Oeskar  get  read\  to  perform  at  the  Mid- 
:rican  Synchronized  Skating  Championships,  heldjanuan'  17-18  at  Fraser 
ire  Skating  Club  in  Fraser.  Michigan.  Photo  Submitted  by  OU  Synchronized 

i'V 

Ri_'lii  The  S)'nchronized  Skating  Team  performs  at  the  January  23  Ohio 
kev  game.  Photo  Submitted  bv  OU  S\'nchronizcd  Skating. 

'    The  team  poses  at  the  Januan- 10  Ohio  Hockey  game.  First  Row:  Nadia 
■31.  Danielle  SSpeicher.  Kim  Ryan.  Robin  Pfingst,  Elissa  Bookbinder,  Kate 
Hjerlinc.  Second  Row:  Jana  Willan,  Lindsay  Crawtord,  Annie  Doyle,  Christina 
nock- 

■mittcd  bv  OU  S\'nchronized  Skating. 


Synchronized  Skating 


0\TRCOMING  THE  ODDS,  THE  OHIO  UNIVERSITY 
Synchronized  Skating  Team  earned  its  place  this  fall  as  a  club 
sport.  In  the  past  there  was  a  team,  but  it  was  many  \-ears  ago. 
and  it  broke  apart  over  time,  according  to  team  member  Christina 
Yednock.  In  tall  2003  the  team  was  reformed  under  the  leadership 
of  one  of  its  members,  Nadia  Peskar.  Currently,  the  team  consists 
of  10  members,  many  ot  whom  are  new  to  the  sport.  Peskar,  who, 
as  the  team's  most  experienced  skater,  is  also  taking  on  the  task  ot 
coaching  her  teammates. 

During  the  week,  the  team  practices  both  on  and  off  the 
ice.  Twice  a  week,  the  team  works  out  late  at  night  at  Ping  Center 
whUe  the  members  spend  the  other  nvo  practices  on  the  ice  at  Byrd 
i\rena  whenever  open  skate  is  available.  Comparing  the  sport  to 
s\nchronized  swimming,  Yednock  said  that  it  is  similar;  there  are 
routines  that  the  group  goes  through,  but  on  the  ice  there  is  also  a 
wider  varietv  of  moves  that  can  be  done. 

In  order  to  help  pav  for  equipment  and  other  costs,  the 
team  members  have  done  several  fundraisers.  So  tar,  the  most 
successfiil  have  included  a  bake  sale,  selling  "Ohio  Skating"  shirts 
and  selling  50/50  raffle  tickets  with  the  Hocke\'  Team  at  hockey 
games  and  then  spUtting  the  earnings. 

The  season  lasts  from  the  fall  through  the  winter 
quarters,  with  most  ot  the  competitions  out  ot  state.  So  far  OU's 
Synchronized  Skating  team  has  been  to  one  competition  early 
in  January  in  Fraser,  Michigan,  but  the  team  hopes  to  travel  to 
Cleveland  in  March  for  another.  The  experience  was  really  good 
for  the  team,  Yednock  said.  "It  was  a  proud  moment,"  she  said. 

This  vear  has  been  a  triumphant  one  for  the  team  in  many 
ways.  Yednock  explained  that  one  of  the  greatest  challenges  has 
been  getting  everything  together,  organizing  practices  and  time  on 
the  ice.  "We  are  tr\'ing  to  achieve  what  no  one  thought  we  could," 
said  Yednock,  proudly.     By  Knnifcr  Bisho;^ 

Student  Activities  125 


AWC 


I'HE  MISSION  OF  THE  ASSOCIATION  FOR  WOMEN  IN 
Communication  (AWC)  is  to  "champion  the  advancement  of  women 
across  all  communications  disciplines  by  recognizing  excellence, 
promoting  leadership  and  positioning  its  members  at  the  forefront  oi 
the  evolving  communication  era, "  according  to  the  AWC  website. 

This  professional  organization  strives  to  provide  its  members 
with  the  skills  to  express  themselves  personally  and  professionally  by 
aiding  in  scholastic,  personal  and  career  development.  According 
to  the  AWC  website,  "AWC  recognizes  the  complex  relationships 
that  exist  across  the  many  fields  of  communication  study.  It  allows 
communicators  to  demonstrate  competence  in  these  disciplines  and 
to  be  able  to  network  and  make  career  moves  across  communication 
fields." 

"I  found  the  organization  to  provide  usehil  information  to 
help  me  huild  myself  personally  and  professionally,"  said  Lisa  LauHk, 


the  current  president  of  AWC.   "The  organization  holds  meetings  to 
help  our  members  learn  what  resources  are  available  to  them  at  the 
university,  to  teach  them  about  getting  internships  and  jobs  and  to 
bring  in  inspirational  speakers  that  will  teach  members  valuable  skills. 
she  said. 

AWC  has  many  events  throughout  the  year  including  resume] 
interviewing,  and  stress-relief  workshops,  inspirational  speakers, 
philanthropic  events,  social  events,  and  an  annual  etiquette  tea  with 
Mrs.  Glidden,  where  members  learn  proper  business  etiquette  for 
dinner  parties  and  social  events. 

"AWC  is  open  to  all  Communication  majors  and,  specificallyt 
to  women,"  said  Natalie  Zabor,  a  senior  legal  communication  major 
and  current  treasurer  of  AWC.   "Its  purpose  is  to  share  information 
and  understanding  about  the  potential  women  have  in  the 
Communication  field,"  she  said.        Bv  Ic.wica  Moss 


Nk-mhers  oi  the  Associiition  of  Women  in  Com- 
munications hold  iheit  annual  elections  for  new 
ofhcers  on  Tuesday,  February  24,  2004.  I'hotdN 
h\  I  )()ut;  IVlLison 


26  Crossroai 


PRSSA  IS  AN  ACRONYM  FOR  SUCCESS.  WHAT  DOES  IT 
stand  for,  you  ask?  It  stands  for  the  Public  Relations  Student  Society 
of  America.   Some  may  see  it  as  just  another  student  organization, 
but  those  who  know  about  the  organization  may  tell  you  that  it  is  an 
organization  that  jump-starts  careers. 

"PRSSA  has  been  extremely  beneficial  to  me  in  so  many 
ways  during  my  years  at  OU.   It's  opened  the  door  to  internships  and 
networking  opportunities,  and  our  speakers  have  provided  me  with 
valuable  insight  about  the  field  ot  public  relations,"  said  senior  Sarah 
Bearce. 

PRSSA  has  one  meeting  each  week,  where  informative 
speakers  give  lectures  and  organization  leaders  give  announcements. 
The  speakers  this  year  have  included  alumni  such  as  Aaron  Brown,  an 
Account  Executive  at  Fahlgren  Mortine  Public  Relations,  and  M.  J. 
Clark,  the  President  of  M.J.  Clark  Communications  LLC. 

"The  speakers  and  programs  that  PRSSA  has  have  helped 
to  open  up  my  views  on  public  relations,"  said  sophomore  Brian 
O'Keefe. 

Besides  the  speakers,  the  organization  has  a  mentor/mentee 
program,  an  online  newsletter  called  Professional,  a  workshop  lor 
beginners  called  "PR  for  Dummies,"  and  a  national  award-winning 
on-campus  PR  firm  called  ImPRessions. 

This  year,  10  students  represented  the  organization  in 
New  Orleans  at  the  National  PRSSA  Conference.  ImPRessions  was 
presented  with  the  Teahan  National  Chapter  Award  for  outstanding 
chapter  firm  on  October  27.  Teahan  National  PRSSA  Chapter  Awards 
recognize  excellence  in  1 0  categories  each  year.  Ohio  University  has 
won  one  of  these  10  awards  each  year  for  the  past  1 1  years. 
B\   r.  David  Couch 


I'hotos  courtesy  ot  I'RSSA. 


Student  Activities  127 


RTNDA 


THE  RADIO  AND  TELEVISION  NEWS  DIRECTORS 
Association  (RTNDA)  is  the  largest  professional  organization  devoted 
exclusively  to  electronic  journalism.   Ohio  University's  student  chapter 
is  one  of  37  in  the  country. 

According  to  Amanda  Harley,  senior  and  President  of  OU's  chapter  of 
RTNDA,  "RTNDA  gives  student  members  special  learning  opportu- 
nities both  in  and  out  of  the  classroom  and  instills  a  commitment  to 
the  highest  ideals  and  principles  of  the  practice  ot  electronic  journal- 
ism." 

In  order  to  help  its  members  prepare  tor  careers  in  electronic 
journalism,  RTNDA  provides  members  with  a  variety  ot  educational 
and  protessional  experiences.   On  March  6,  RTNDA  organized  a  local 
conference,  where  professionals  from  throughout  the  state  came  to 
OU  to  speak  on  panels,  critique  resumes  and  network  with  students. 
Members  of  RTNDA  also  attended  a  national  conference  in  Las  Vegas 
in  April.   A  joint  conterence  with  RTNDA  and  the  National  Associa- 
tion tor  Broadcasters,  it  offered  networking  sessions,  speakers,  resume 
critiques  and  banquets.  The  keynote  speaker  for  the  conference  was 
Ted  Koppel. 

In  addition  to  its  educational  and  professional  activities. 


Tt.'p:  RTNDA  advisor  Mary  Rogus  talks  to  members  of 
RTNDA  about  the  groups  upcoming  conference  as  well  as 
the  importance  ot  networking.  IMn^to  bv  Alici.t  W  hisscl 

Ne.u  Iviglu:  RTNDA  group  president  Amanda  Harley  talks 
during  the  RTNDA  meeting  on  Tuesday,  February  24, 
2004.  I'hmo  by  Alicia  Whissc-I 

i-;u  Riiiht:  One  member  of  the  RTNDA  listens  as  group 
president  Amanda  Harley  discusses  aspects  of  the  group's 
upcoming  conference  as  well  as  RTNDA  news  and  hap- 
penings on  Tuesday,  February  24,  2004.  Fhoti)  bv  Alicui 
Whissd 


RTNDA  also  organizes  fundraisers  to  keep  its  programming  goiii 
According  to  Harley,  most  RTNDA  funds  come  from  member  Ji 
but  members  also  work  together  to  raise  additional  tunds.  Ever\ 
and  spring  quarter,  RTNDA  spends  an  evening  preparing  and  sel 
grilled  cheese  sandwiches  to  passers  by  on  Court  Street.  The  org.i 
nization  also  sells  tapes  to  broadcast  classes  and  production  books 
Journalism  452  classes  each  quarter. 

But  Harley  said  the  most  valuable  aspects  of  RTNDA  are  i 
hands-on  experiences  and  the  contacts  it  helps  its  members  make  f 
the  future. 

"RTNDA  gives  students  networking  opportunities,  hands 
experience  and  a  chance  to  meet  and  work  with  other  students  in  t 
major,"  said  Harley.  "It  gives  students  access  to  broadcast  terminal 
equipment  and  processes  before  they  get  to  their  first  job  or  intern 
ship.  The  club  also  helps  students  network  to  get  that  first  job  or 
internship.  The  basis  of  the  club  is  networking,  both  with  professic 
als  and  advisors,  and  with  other  students."  1\^  hri,..i  Lmtcili- 


128  Crossroads  of  Time 


see  a  lobster  running  around  campus?  No,  you 

n't  studying  too  hard  tor  that  test.   More  than 
ly,  it  was  Snat,  the  All-Campus  Radio  Network's 
cot.  The  All-Campus  Radio  Network,  more  com- 
ily  ACRN,  is  a  student-run  radio  station  broadcast 

the  Internet.   In  its  33rd  year,  ACRN  continues  to 
r  professional  experience  to  everyone  involved. 
;RN  is  all  student-run,  which  is  very  important, 
have  proven  time  and  time  again  that  undergradu- 
itudents  are  ver)'  responsible  and  competent, " 
or  Jessica  Costello  said.   "ACRN  is  the  best  real- 
Id  radio  experience  that  anyone  could  get. " 
In  addition  to  broadcasting  live,  ACRN  is 

Ived  in  many  other  facets  of  the  radio  world. 
)artments  range  from  Sales  to  Mobile  to  Promo- 
s  and  PR.  The  Sales  department  is  charged  with 
ing  advertisers  throughout  the  Athens  area.  The 
jile  department  provides  great  music  fot  guests  at 
rien'  of  events,  such  as  the  tall  quarter  Involvement 

The  highest-profile  ACRN  department  is 
oubtedly  the  Promotions  team.  This  group  works 
•  hard  to  plan,  promote  and  execute  a  variety  of 
pial  events.  Throughout  the  year,  ACRN  brings 
p  ds  to  Baker  Nights  for  free  shows,  which  also  ser\'es 
.•  great  opportunit)'  to  spread  awareness  of  the  sta- 
i  1.   In  fall  quarter,  promotional  efforts  are  vital  in 
.1  acting  new  students  to  the  station.  A  "Pre  New 
fr's  Party"  at  Casa  Cantina  allowed  students  to  cel- 
i  ite  together  one  last  time  before  winter  break.   In 
\'\l.  the  Second  .."Annual  S2  Prom  spoofed  traditional 
»"ms,  even  crowning  a  king  and  queen.  The  station's 


biggest  event  was  Lobstertest,  a  showcase  of  bands  including  national  acts.  Taking 
place  in  early  June,  the  event  provided  stress  relief  to  students  preparing  for  finals. 
ACRN  members  have  a  hard  time  selecting  only  one  prominent  aspect  of 
their  ACRN  experience.  General  Manager  Liz  Reid,  a  junior,  sums  it  up  best:   "It's 
really  hard  to  pick  one  thing  that  I  love.   I've  met  almost  all  of  my  friends  through 
ACRN,  so  there's  definitelv  a  strong  social  aspect  that  I  like.  Also,  I  like  having  the 
opportunin'  to  work  closely  with  telecommunications  faculn-  members.  Just  the 
experience  of  working  at  ACRN-the  challenges  I've  faced  and  the  opportunities  I've 
had-is  absolutelv  irreplaceable."  By  Xick  Fcltch 


ACRN 


.-^..:    Snat.  ACRNs  mascot,  is  swept  offhis  ket  by  an  attendant  of  the  Involve- 
it  Fair  held  on  College  Green  in  Fall  Quarter. 

wc:  Many  ACRN  members  ancnded  the  CMJ  2003  Music  Marathon  held 
lober  22-25  in  New  York  Cit\*.  Front  Row  (L  to  R):  Lena  Royale.  Jennifer  Salmon, 
ither  Longenecker,  Kim  Trick.  Back  Row:  Ehzabcth  Reid.  Chris  Mooney  of  spin- 
T  records,  and  Rohan  Mahadevan. 

,hi:  ACRN'ers  Joe  Hennes.  Jessica  Costello,  Seih  Coleman  and  Alex  Wcinhardt 

■vide  mobile  entertainment  at  the  Involvement  Fair  the  opening  weekend  ol  Fall 

irter. 

^to^  ctmrtesv  of  ACRN. 


Student  Activities  129 


AMUl  i  lUUb,  HAKJJVVUKKJINU  AINU  UbUlLAi  tU  AKh, 
just  a  few  ot  the  characteristics  of  the  members  of  The  Society 
of  News  Design  (SND)  at  Ohio  University.  This  student-run 
organization  is  one  of  many  professional  clubs  at  OU,  but  its  career- 
oriented  members  make  it  stand  out. 

Although  most  of  its  members  are  from  the  school  of 
Visual  Communication,  all  majors  are  welcome.  Majors  such 
as  Informational  Graphics  and  Publication  Design  as  well  as 
Magazine  Journalism  make  up  most  of  the  clubs  members.  They 
hold  meetings  with  guest  speakers  who  advise  students  on  many 
career  aspects,  such  as  how  to  create  and  improve  resumes  and  cover 
letters,  portfolios,  internships  and  professional  etiquette. 

"Our  goal  is  to  broaden  students'  experiences  professionally 
and  receive  feedback  from  peers  and  faculty,"  said  Co-President 
Mackenzie  Hoops. 

The  club  organizes  ways  tor  students  to  get  to  know 
each  other  such  as  its  "mentor/mentee"  program,  which  pairs 
upperclassmen  with  new  students  to  show  them  the  ropes.  SND 
also  holds  themed  socials  such  as  the  tall  quarter  luau  to  toast  a 
great  year  and  initiate  its  new  members. 

The  club  took  quarterly  trips  to  publications,  such  as  their 
fall  tour  of  The  Columbus  Dispatch,  which  gave  students  a  better 
idea  of  the  different  types  oi  working  environments  in  their  field. 

But  the  most  exciting  trip  the  club  goes  on  is  traveling 
to  the  National  Societv  of  News  Design  conterence.  The  past 
two  years  have  included  trips  to  Washington,  D.C.  and  Georgia. 
Attending  the  conference  was  a  great  experience  with  manv 
networking  opportunities,  educational  intormation  about  new 
technology  in  the  field  and  career  advice  trom  motivational  speakers 
who  are  currently  in  the  business. 

SND  allows  students  to  get  involved  and  start  planning 
out  their  careers.  Its  professional  setting  gives  its  members  the 
confidence  and  competitive  edge  that  is  a  necessity  in  the  design 
field  today.  Hy  Kcll}-  Buclicr 

1 30  Cros.sroads  of  Time 


Above  Lett:  Members  of  the  Ohio  University  Society  for  News  Design  at  the 
annual  Society  for  New  Design  conference  in  Savannah,  GA. 

Above  Right:  Officers  of  the  Ohio  Society  for  News  Design  pose  tor  a  picture 
while  at  the  group's  luau.  From  top  left  to  right:  Kristi  Wellman,  secretary; 
Terrence  Oliver;  and  co-presidents  Mackenzie  Hoops  and  Megan  Gierhart.  Fro 
Kristen  Stotts,  treasurer 

Bcl<«v;  Kristen  Stotts,  treasurer  of  the  Ohio  University  Socien,'  for  News  Desl^ 
attempts  to  limbo  during  the  kickoff  of  OUSND's  luau,  while  other  members 
the  group  cheer  her  on. 
Photos  courtes)'  of  the  Ohio  University  Society  for  News  Design 


SPJ 


r  TER  PROFESSOR  TOM  HODGES  GA\'E  UP  HIS 
[fSition  as  advisor  tor  the  Socien-  of  Professional  Journalists  (SPJ) 
rthe  end  of  last  school  vear  due  to  health  issues,  professor  Bill 
I  eder  took  his  place,  and  witnessed  a  complete  turnover  in  the 
I  jup's  executive  board. 

Jaimie  Weiss,  current  SPJ  president  and  junior  studying 
1  jadcast  journalism  said,  "We're  going  through  a  rebuilding 
I  ase. " 

The  group's  executive  board  began  the  \'ear  h\  tra\'eling  to 
mpa,  Florida  during  the  first  weekend  ot  Fall  .uar   ter  tor  the 
i'J  National  Convention.  Weiss  said  they  plan  to  attend  next  year's 
:nt  in  New  Qirk  Cirv. 

"0\erall,  we  want  to  get  the  word  out  to  the  community' 
out  what  we  do  and  wh\-  it's  important,  through  diversitv  and 
edom  of  speech,"  she  said. 

Meeting  every  other  Tuesday  in  the  Scripps  auditorium, 
'J's  executive  members  increased  nenvorking  throughout  the 
^nization  bv  holding  socials  and  bringing  in  speakers  such  as 
ul  Kosrvu,  a  journalist  who  covers  the  Statehouse  in  Columbus 
:  Cople\'  Newspapers. 

"We  get  people  in  who  talk  about  personal  experiences," 
eiss  said.  "Thev  have  such  unique  stories." 

SPJ  also  donated  money  to  Newsline,  an  organization 
lose  volunteers  read  newspapers  to  the  blind,  Weiss  said, 
jhroughout  the  vear,  SPJ's  approximately  IN  members  soU  t-shirts 
id  mugs  and  partook  in  other  fund-raising  events  in  order  to 
mate  their  earnings  to  the  group.  By  katic  Br.imlt 


.•Xbovc:  Tim  Buganskj-  (left),  a  first-year  graduate  student  from  Hart\'ille,  Ohio, 
and  Chris  Simpkins,  a  junior  from  Trenton,  Ohio  wait  on  Cheryl  Sadler,  a  sopho- 
more from  \Vester\-ille,  Ohio,  during  a  social  held  by  the  Society  of  Professional 
Journahsts  at  the  Oak  Room  Bar  and  Grill.  Photo  by  .-Uicia  Whissel 


Below:  Lexi  Fisher,  a  sophomore  in  Magazine  Journalism  from  Ripley,  West 
Virginia,  and  Jenny  Miltner,  a  freshman  in  Journalism  from  Willoughby  Hills, 
Ohio,  talk  with  other  Journalism  majors  at  a  Society  of  Professional  Journalists 
social.  Photo  bv  .-VlicuiWhissci 


Student  Activities  IM 


Brick  City  Records 


TWO  HUNDRED  EIGHTY  ONE  STUDENTS  FILLED 
the  room  at  the  introductory  meeting  of  Ohio  University's  first  stu- 
dent-run record  label,  Brick  Cit\'  Records.  OU  had  every  intention 
ot  creating  more  outlets  tor  the  overwhelming  student  interest  in 
the  music  industry,  but  all  it  took  was  three  ambitious  and  passion- 
ate guys  to  make  it  happen. 

Brick  Cit)'  Records  was  started  in  tall  2002  by  OU  seniors 
Nate  Levin,  Scott  Rosenblatt  and  Matt  Gerst,  who  wanted  to  find 
out  more  about  their  careers  going  into  the  music  business.  They 
started  completely  firom  scratch,  attempting  to  operate  their  own 
small  business,  but  quickly  gained  support  trom  OLI  faculty'  and 
statt.  After  almost  a  tuU  year  ot  creating  business  proposals,  event 
planning  and  meeting  with  university  deans,  professors,  alumni  and 
lawyers.  Brick  City  was  granted  ftmding.  OU  fimded  their  label  in 
hopes  to  gain  great  educational  services  from  it. 

Brick  City  held  events  throughout  fall  quarter,  giving  local 
musicians  an  opportunity  to  audition  for  the  label.  The  events 
were  held  at  the  uptown  venue  The  Blue  Gator  and  at  the  popular 
campus  cotfee  house  The  Front  Room.  The  acoustic  rock  feel  of 
Brent  Mulgrew  and  the  folk-rock  sound  of  Longfellow  fiUed  the  air 
at  the  first  event.  At  the  second,  the  Dylanesk  singer/songwriter 
JJ  Reed  auditioned  against  the  rock-jam  beat  of  Cranberry  Sauce. 
The  folk  jam  ot  The  Bendables  ended  Brick  City's  first  quarter  with 
a  bang.  At  the  end  of  the  first  night  of  auditions,  the  three  presi- 
dents looked  in  amazement  at  the  crowd  of  people  who  had  come 
out  to  support  local  music,  which  was  what  they  had  worked  so 
hard  tor. 

Once  Brick  City  chooses  an  artist,  the  artist  will  get  the 
once-in-a-lifetime  opportunity  of  recording  an  album,  with  radio 
airtime  as  well  as  publicitv.  OU  will  provide  studio  and  equipment 
for  the  recording  of  a  fuU  album. 

132  Crossroads  of  Time 


OU  is  one  ot  five  schools  in  the  country  to  have  its  own 
fijUy-functioning  student-run  record  label.  Future  plans  include 
turning  Brick  Cir\'  into  coursework  that  will  develop  into  an  aca- 
demic major  tor  students  to  study  more  in-depth  about  the  musi( 
industry.  Further  plans  are  in  the  making  tor  other  student  organ 
zations  to  get  involved  in  the  process  ot  event  planning,  advertisii 
design  and  promotions. 

Selt-motivation  is  a  key  in  every  organization.  The  three 
founders  all  agree  that  you  only  get  what  you  give.  Their  dream 
has  come  true  as  a  result  of  their  hard  work,  dedication  and  love  I 
music.  B\-  Kcllv  Buchci 


lop;  Matt  Gerst,  Scott  Rosenblatt  and  Nate  Levin,  the  founders  of  Brick  Cit\' 
Records.   Photo  bv  Robert  C.ipMn 

Borrnni:  The  guitarist  trom  the  band  ludd  Rooster  performs  at  Brick  City  Nighr 
the  BUie  Gator  in  February.   IMioto  hy  Robert  GapUn 


SiamaTau  Delta 


INCERITY,  TRUTH  AND  DESIGN.  THIS  NOT  ONLY 
ands  for  the  first  letters  of  Sigma  Tau  Delta,  but  has  become  their 
fficial  motto  and  way  of  life.  Sigma  Tau  Delta  is  the  International 
nglish  Honor  Society-  on  Ohio  University's  campus.   It  is  a  student- 
jn  organization  which  focuses  on  connecting  English  majors,  English 
linors  and  Integrated  Language  Art  majors  while  helping  them 
iscover  advancements  and  job  opportunities. 

Senior  English  Pre-law  major  Kimberly  Bowman  is  the  cur- 
.■nt  president  of  Sigma  Tau  Delta.   Bowman  said,  "Our  members  have 
le  opportunin'  to  be  recognized  tor  their  outstanding  achievements, 
nrich  their  education,  and  advance  their  future  careers,  while  inter- 
ring with  other  English  students  and  facult)'." 

Sigma  Tau  Delta  is  ver\-  active  on  campus.  Throughout  the 
ear,  Sigma  Tau  Delta  aids  the  English  Department  with  the  DARS 
.•stand  the  majors  fair.  In  winter  and  spring  quarters  they  hold  gradu- 
te  school  conventions.   During  these  sessions  a  panel  ot  professors 
nd  graduate  students  present  information  to  current  students  about 
inhering  their  education  in  graduate  school. 

Winter  quarter  they  host  a  facult}'-student  dinner  in  Baker 
■allroom,  where  students  are  able  to  interact  with  facultv-  in  a  formal 
inner  setting.   Sigma  Tau  Delta  also  holds  a  taculr\'  panel,  where  stu- 
ents  are  able  to  learn  about  their  professors  areas  ot  research.  Junior 
ntegrated  Language  Arts  Major.  Emily  Gordon,  has  been  an  active 
lember  since  fall  quarter  and  acknowledges  the  benefits  of  the  faculty 
anels.   Gordon  said,  "The  faculn-  panel  is  beneficial  because  it  allows 
le  to  tamiliarize  mvself  with  the  taculrw   It  is  a  great  networking 
pportunin.'  and  keeps  me  involved  with  the  English  department  and 
le  Universirv'." 


Sigma  Tau  Delta  not  only  provides  their  members  with  aca- 
demic opportunities,  but  it  also  encourages  comraderie  among  those 
in  the  English  Department.   Katherine  Higham,  junior  Integrated 
Language  Arts  major  states,  "I  have  made  so  many  new  friendships 
that  will  last  a  lifetime.  Sigma  Tau  Delta  has  given  me  a  chance  to 
meet  other  students  and  professors  that  I  otherwise  would  not  have 
met,  and  tor  that  I  am  \'erv  grateful."  Bv  Jessica  Mos^ 


Above:  Karen  Ponik\'ar,  Professor  Betli  Quitslund,  Astiley  Mazurek,  Professor  Joe 

McLaugtilin,  Man  Birdsall,  Professor  Carey  Snyder  and  Kadierine  McKinnon 
enjoy  Sigma  Tau  Delta's  2004  Student-Faculty  Dinner. 

Below;  Sigma  Tau  Delia  Executive  Board:  Sean  Riley,  Caroline  Knapke,  .Amanda 
Trotter,  Kim  Bowman,  Robyn  Haines,  Corey  Newman  and  Jen  Houtz. 
Photos  courtesy  ot  Sigma  lau  Delta 


Student  Activities  133 


International  Student  Union 


All  students  on  OU's  campus  are  encouraged  to  attend  activities  such 
as  International  Dance  Night  in  the  fall,  participate  in  the  festivities  ot 
International  week  in  the  spring  season  as  well  as  many  more  cultural 
celebrations  throughout  the  school  year  on  campus.  The  International 
Student  Union,  an  organization  committed  to  helping  international 
students  become  part  of  the  Ohio  universin,'  communit}',  sponsors 
these  events. 

"ISU  serves  to  promote  cultural  understanding  through 
activities  aimed  at  expanding  cultural  awareness,"  said  Kayla  Sullivan, 
Vice  President  of  the  organization.  "ISU  functions  at  Ohio  University 
as  the  umbrella  organization  for  23  international  organizations  and 
members  come  Irom  all  corners  of  the  world,  representing  the  col- 
lective educational,  cultural,  and  developmental  interests  of  over  100 
countries,"  Sullivan  explained. 

The  ISU  activities  help  increase  intercultural  exchange  and 
awareness  across  campus  while  giving  opportunities  for  American 
and  International  students  to  learn  about  each  others  cultures.  Also, 


among  other  ser\'ices,  the  ISU  serves  as  a  consultant  to  the  Inter- 
national Student  organizations.  Examples  of  the  student  organiza- 
tions that  contribute  to  the  diversity  of  OU's  campus  are  the  Africaj 
Student  Union,  the  Association  for  Cultural  Affairs,  the  Alpha  Psi 
Lambda  Fraternity,  the  Chinese  Students  and  Scholars  Association  : 
many  more.  These  organizations  help  contribute  to  the  welcoming  f 
international  students  while  giving  them  special  recognition  tor  the 
efforts  at  OU. 

"The  International  Student  Union  benefits  everyone  on 
campus,"  said  Sullivan.  "We  promote  diversity  and  understanding 
through  a  varien'  ol  events.  All  races,  cultures,  and  religions  are  repi 
seated  under  the  ISU  umbrella,  allowing  everyone  to  be  involved," 
said. 

All  the  activities  and  hard  work  ot  the  ISU  members  have 
been  dedicated  to  making  students  teel  welcome  and  the  "home  aw 
from  home"  motto  isn't  just  for  the  American  students,  but  tor  the 
International  Students  who  are  much  further  awav  from  home  as  w 
B\'  Beth  Comci 


134  Crossroads  of  Time 


Permias,  Ohio  Universin's  Indonesian  student  organization, 
unites  students  from  Indonesia  who  are  studying  at  OU.   Permias 
stands  tor  "Persatuan  Mahasiswa  Indonesia  Amerika  Serikat," 
which  translates  into  "Association  for  Students  from  Indonesia  in 
the  United  States. "  According  to  Permias'  president,  Nita  Irawati 
Murjani,  the  objective  of  Permias  is  to  promote  the  participation  of 
its  members  in  the  Universin-'s  student  activities. 

Besides  participating  in  inter-organization  activities  spon- 
sored by  the  International  Student  Union  like  the  International 
Street  Fair,  Permias  also  hosted  its  own  activities.   It  organized  a 
Poco  Poco  Dance,  which  is  a  traditional  communit)-  dance  that 
Murjani  said  has  become  ven'  popular  in  the  last  few  years.   Permias 
also  hosted  gatherings  to  celebrate  religious  holidays  like  Ramadan, 
ledul  Fitri  and  Christmas. 

"Celebrating  these  holidays  together  maintains  the  commu- 
nity- bond  when  we  are  away  [from  home]  and  far  from  our  families 
and  communities,"  said  Murjani. 

One  wav  Permias  creates  this  bond  is  through  its  mailing 
list.   Even  before  Indonesian  students  arrive  in  Athens,  Permias  con- 
tacts them  with  information  and  advice.  When  the  students  arrive, 
someone  from  Permias  picks  them  up  at  the  Columbus  Airport. 
Murjani  said  this  initial  support  helps  new  students  feel  like  they 
belong. 


Permias 


"Most  of  us  are  graduate  students  and  married  couples  and 
we  feel  that  we  have  similar  problems."  said  Murjani.  "'Some  of  my 
friends  told  me  that  they  always  see  Indonesian  students  together. 
It  looks  like  we  have  a  lot  of  members,  but  really  there  are  only  30 
to  45.   It  just  looks  like  we  are  e\er\-where  because  we  have  a  strong 
bond.   It  is  just  the  same  people  in  different  places,"  she  said. 

Murjani  is  a  second-vear  graduate  student  who  studies  com- 
munication and  development  with  a  specialization  in  environmental 
communication.   She  is  in  Athens  with  her  husband  and  son.   She 
said  that  because  Permias  is  so  diverse,  it  allows  her  and  the  other 
members  to  discuss  issues  from  many  different  viewpoints. 

"'Before  we  came  here  to  pursue  higher  education,  most  of 
us  existed  in  our  own  careers.   Some  of  use  lectured  in  universities 
in  Indonesia,  some  were  researchers,  some  were  authors,  and  some 
came  from  NGO's,  like  me, "  she  said. 

Not  only  does  this  diversity  allow  members  to  have  interest- 
ing discussion,  but  it  also  allows  them  to  make  contacts  for  when 
they  return  to  Indonesia. 

"We  are  not  just  an  organization,"  Murjani  said.   "We  are 
building  a  neuvork."         Bv  hnci  I  iittcrhcm 


Student  Activities  135 


Online  Journalism  Student  Society 


ONE  OF  OHIO  UNIVERSITY'S  NEWEST  STUDENT 
organizations,  the  Online  Journalism  Student  Society  (OJSS),  spent  its 
charter  year  planning  and  building  membership. 

Senior  journalism  major  Joy  Billings  had  the  idea  for  the  orga- 
nization when  the  Scripps  School  of  Journalism  adopted  a  new  online 
journalism  sequence.   Dr.  Bernhard  Debatin,  a  professor  at  Scripps, 
connected  Billings  with  first-year  student  Cara  McCoy,  and  the  two 
students  formed  OJSS  with  Billings  as  the  president  and  McCoy  as  the 
treasurer. 

The  organization  helps  its  members  understand  issues  such 
as  the  cultural,  legal  and  ethical  matters  in  online  journalism  and 
provides  them  with  hands-on  experience  in  the  field.   For  example, 
during  winter  break,  members  of  OJSS  updated  Athensi.com. 

"It  gave  people  a  lot  of  experience  with  the  technical  aspect 
of  putting  things  up  on  the  Web,  sn'le  and  making  sure  everything  is 
right,  and  learning  how  to  meet  deadlines, "  said  Billings. 

Although  OJSS  was  created  with  the  new  online  journalism 
sequence  at  Scripps,  the  organization  is  open  to  all  majors.   Billings 


said  she  started  the  organization  because  she  wanted  students  with  k 
same,  unique  interest  to  be  able  to  meet  and  talk  about  it. 

"I  really  want  heav)'  recruiting  for  everybody, "  she  said. 
"Anyone  in  journalism,  and  anyone  on  campus,  because  this  is  whe 
the  future  is  really  going.  We  would  really  appreciate  anvone's  inpu 

OJSS  hosts  guest  speakers  at  its  meetings,  and  in  Novembe 
members  attended  the  Online  News  Associations  annual  conferenc 
in  Chicago.  During  the  Chicago  trip  members  also  toured  the  onli 
department  of  the  Chicago  Tribune.  During  the  year  the  organizat  i 
also  worked  on  building  its  own  Web  site  and  raising  money  for  ne-< 
fall's  Online  News  Association  conference  in  California. 

Billings  is  not  worried  about  leaving  the  club  to  its  current 
members  after  she  graduates  in  the  spring.   She  said  the  group  is  m.! 
vated,  organized  and  positive. 

"I'm  almost  jealous,  I  guess,  because  I'll  miss  out  on  all  the. 
new  recruits  and  all  ot  the  experiences  they'll  have, "  said  Billings. 
B\'  Lnt.i  Luttcrbein 


Above:  Members  of  Ohio  University  s  Dnline  Journalism  Society.  Photo  siibmittetl  b\-  Jov  liilUn^s. 


1 ,36  Crossroads  of  Time 


Below:  Senior  Class  Council  poses  outside  ot  the  newly  construaed  Bendy  Annex.   Photo  contributed  bv  Rick  Faiica 


Senior  Class  Council 


I 


FHOSE  SENIORS  WHO  HAVE  ATTENDED  EVENTS 
iuch  as  the  senior  class  happy  hours,  senior  week,  Yell  like  Hell, 
dumni  receptions,  and  any  r\pe  of  class  trip  can  give  their 
Jianks  to  the  Senior  Class  Council,  because  it  was  the  orga- 
lization  responsible  for  planning  such  events.  The  purpose 
Df  Senior  Class  Council  is  to  provide  direction  and  advice  for 
Tiembers  of  the  graduating  senior  class.  The  people  in  Senior 
Zlass  Council  include  elected  senior  class  officers  as  well  as  a 
ienior  representative  from  each  college.  The  students  on  this 
:ouncil  work  to  provide  activities  that  allow  seniors  to  enjov 
Jieir  remaining  year  at  Ohio  Universin-. 

"Through  Council  programming  and  outreach,  Ohio 
Universit}'  students  benefit  from  efforts  that  include  discounted 
rates  from  select  local  merchants,  graduate  receptions,  career 
assistance  receptions  with  alumni,  and  a  host  of  other  'life  transi- 
uon  program  offerings,"  said  Senior  Class  President  Ryan  Mick. 
'In  addition,  the  class  officers  assist  the  Universir\'"s  president  in 
:he  selection  ot  commencement  speaker,"  he  continued. 


Senior  Class  Council  is  sponsored  and  advised  bv  the 
Ohio  Universit}-  Alumni  ^Association  and  is  funded  by  the  Senior 
Class  and  fundraisers  like  the  Bicentennial  Mosaic  poster.  Aside 
from  all  the  activities  the  Senior  Class  Council  organizes,  "one 
of  the  noblest  efforts  put  forth  by  the  council  is  the  annual  class 
gift,"  said  Mick.  "In  past  years,  senior  class  gifts  have  included 
fountains,  recycling  bins,  bike  path  lights,  benches  and  sup- 
ported campus  beautification  projects,"  he  said. 

Senior  Class  Council,  according  to  Mick,  coordinated 
and  sponsored  an  initiative  to  raise  significant  dollars  toward 
needed  Universit)'  programs,  scholarships  and  other  campus- 
related  projects.  The  council  members  dedicated  time  and  effort 
to  their  peers  and  surely  helped  the  final  year  of  college  stick 
with  the  OU  seniors.     Bv  Beth  Comer 


Student  .Activities  137 


BSCC 


THE  BLACK  STUDENT  COMMUNICATION  CAUCUS  WAS 
founded  in  the  1970s  by  a  group  of  African  American  students  within 
the  College  of  Communication.  According  to  the  BSCC  constitution, 
"with  the  upsurge  of  African  American  students  interested  and 
participating  in  the  broad  discipline  of  communications,  there  is 
a  need  for  consistent  dialogue  and  interaction  among  this  student 
population  at  Ohio  University." 

The  purpose  of  BSCC  is  to  provide  a  voice  and  an  outlet 
for  minorit)'  students  in  the  College  of  Communication,  according 
to  senior  JaNelle  Ricks.  The  organization  works  to  enhance  the 
classroom  experience  of  members  by  providing  personal  enrichment 
and  professional  development  opportunities. 

BSCC  is  also  involved  in  community  service.  This  year, 
the  organization  worked  with  Love  Luggage,  sponsored  by  the  OU 
Center  for  Community  Service.  Athens  Big  Brothers,  Big  Sisters 
and  The  American  Red  Cross  fundraisers  are  held  to  raise  money  for 
the  professional  development  trip.   BSCC  also  has  done  traditional 


fundraisers  such  as  selling  candy,  singing  on  the  corner  and  waiting 
tables  at  the  Redbrick  Tavern.  BSCC  is  also  working  on  a  fundraiser 
for  the  American  Red  Cross  to  raise  money  for  measles  vaccination-, 
in  Sub-Saharan  Africa.  According  to  Ricks,  measles  is  the  number 
one  killer  of  children  in  this  region-  more  than  HIV/AIDS  or 
malnutrition. 

Ricks  said  BSCC  offers  its  membership  a  variety  of  things. 
First,  it  is  a  support  system  for  minorin'  students  on  a  campus  with 
a  majority  of  white  students.  Second,  it  serves  as  an  opportunity 
to  enhance  what  students  learn  in  the  classroom  through  various 
professional  initiatives.   Members  develop  their  skills  and  abilities  as 
leaders  as  well.   From  the  moment  they  step  through  the  door  they 
are  challenged  and  educated  on  how  to  excel.  Third,  BSCC  is  like  a 
huge  family.   In  a  comfortable  atmosphere  like  the  one  provided  by 
this  organization,  members  are  more  willing  to  step  out  and  try  new 
things,  knowing  that  they  will  have  support  along  the  way.   BSCC  i! 
continual  learning  experience.  Written  by  Kylcnt-  Kuzma 


Above:  Members  of  the  Black  Student  (-Jommunicaton  Caucus. 

Right:  Graduating  seniors  Jonathan  Davis,  Ladaska  Robinson.  Candice  Brooks 
and  JaNelle  Ricks. 


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submited  bv:  Laquerta  Conner.  Advisor  for  the  National  Socier.'  of  Black  Engineers. 


NSBE 


FHE  OHIO  UNIXTRSin'  CHAPTER  OF  THE  NATIONAL 
Socien'  of  Black  Engineers  (NSBE)  is  dedicated  to  program 
enhancement  tor  the  increase  and  retention  of  African  Americans 
ind  other  minorities  in  the  engineering  field,  ^'ith  more  than  25 
members  in  the  association,  the  OU  chapter  is  part  of  a  national 
organization  that  has  more  than  15.000  members.   NSBE  is  the 
largest  student-managed  organization  in  the  country. 

The  organization's  mission  is  to  "increase  the  number  of 
culturally  responsible  black  engineers  who  excel  academically,  succeed 
protessionallv  and  positively  impact  the  community,    said  Laquetta 
Cortner,  NSBE  advisor.   Some  objectives  of  the  organization  include: 
motivating  and  developing  student  interest,  striving  to  increase  the 
number  of  minorit)'  engineering  students,  encouraging  members  to 
seek  advanced  degrees  and  promoting  public  awareness  ot  engineering 
opportunities  for  African-Americans  and  other  minorities. 

Members  of  the  organization  enjoy  many  benefits  such 


as  workshops,  mentoring,  communin-  ser\'ice  activities,  social  and 
cultural  activities  and  employment  opportunities.   NSBE's  award- 
winning  Taste  of  Culture  program  is  one  activit)'  that  achieves  many 
of  the  association's  goals.   "The  program  is  a  pot  luck  in  Februar)'  for 
Black  Histor\-  Month,"  Cortner  said.   "There  is  a  black  history-  quiz, 
and  it's  a  great  way  tor  students  to  socialize. " 

NSBE  also  hosts  fundraisers,  the  fall  Career  Fair  being  its 
largest.   Funds  raised  go  to  finance  scholarships  and  the  trip  to  the 
national  conference.  This  year's  national  conterence  was  in  March 
in  Dallas,  Texas.  The  conference  offers  students  the  opportunities  to 
attend  workshops  and  a  career  fair.   "Students  can  brush  up  on  their 
nerivorking  skills, "  Cortner  said. 

This  vear's  officers  are  President  AJisha  Milbry,  Vice  President 
Doris  Colston,  Recording  Secretar)'  Lekeisha  Grant- Wortham, 
Corresponding  Secretary  Shantanelli  Bland,  Treasurer  Karen  Davis 
and  Parliamentarian  Tia  Jameson.    Wrjtun  h\  Ikth.iny  MillLi 


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Riglu:  The  Executive  Committee  of  SAB  dresses 
up  for  the  Annual  Alumni  Awards  Gala. 


Aliu\L-:  SAB  members  Amy  McElroy,  Chris  Siracusa.  and  Julie  Musick  enjoy  the 
Annual  Yell  Like  Hell  Pep  Rally  during  the  Homecoming  festivities. 

Kii^hi:  SAB  President  Chris  Siracusa  with  famous  Alumna  Piper  Perabo  at  the 
Annual  Alumni  Awards  Gala. 


Photos  and  captions 

supplied  by 

Chris  Siracusa 


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Student  Alumni  Board 


iHIO  UNIVERSITY'S  STUDENT  ALUMNI  BOARD  IS  THE 
newav  between  students  and  alumni.  SAB  worked  closely  with  the 
lumni  Association  at  Koneker  Alumni  Center.   It  helped  with  many 
■enrs  that  the  alumni  center  organized.  SAB  had  70  members,  which 
icluded  students  new  students  as  well  as  seniors  and  fifth-year  stu- 
pnts.  Chris  Siracusa,  SAB  President,  and  Senior  Vice  President  Jamie 
kenda  led  the  group. 

1"SAB  provides  the  epitomy  ot  the  college  experience, '  said 
enda.  "Not  only  do  we  have  fiin,  but  we  also  work  hard  to  have 
■pportunities  that  manv  other  students  never  receive  and  we  get  to 
iieet  some  of  our  best  friends." 

The  board  helped  organize  Homecoming  Weekend,  Sibs 
.eekend.  Freshman  Record  and  Take  a  Slice. 

Student  members  ot  SAB  had  to  go  through  a  difficult  process 
I)  join.  First,  they  attended  an  open  house  and  filled  out  an  applica- 
on.  Next,  thev  went  through  rvvo  interviews.  Once  these  were 
pmplete,  the  board  chose  the  members.  The  members  went  through 
•le  first  quarter  completing  senices  that  are  mandator)'  to  become 


an  active  member  and  then  participating  in  an  induction  ceremony. 
This  year  after  the  first  quarter  junior  Shannon  Wensyel  was  named 
"old  member  of  the  quarter"  and  junior  T  David  Couch  was  named 
"new  member  of  the  quarter."   In  addition  to  gaining  experience  with 
organizing  events,  the  Board  is  also  a  great  wa\'  to  meet  people. 

"I  have  made  over  a  hundred  friends  through  SAB,  an 
achievement  that  one  cannot  gain  in  the  classroom,"  said  Siracusa. 

The  SAB  organizes  the  "Yell  Like  Hell"  pep  rally  that  kicks 
off  homecoming  weekend.  The  organization  also  does  some  com- 
munit)'  service  such  as  adopt-a-highway.  The  Take  a  Slice  program 
was  a  hit  for  the  seniors  last  year.  This  event  allowed  seniors  to  meet 
representatives  from  around  the  countr)'  who  are  in  alumni  chapters 
from  OU.  The  event  allowed  seniors  to  learn  what  the  alumni  center 
coul  do  for  them  after  graduation. 

New  member  Lauren  Wulker,  a  sophomore,  says,  "Knowing 
what  s  going  on  around  school,  getting  to  voice  my  opinion  and  meet- 
ing the  people  who  walked  these  grounds  before  us  has  only  added  to 
mv  college  experience."  By  T.  David  Couch 


Opposite:  SAB  members  enjoy  (heir  bus  ride  to  a  tail  hayridc. 


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Bodies  in  Motion  DanceTeam 


MANY  PEOPLE  ALREADY  KNOW  ABOUT  THE  OHIO 
University  Dance  Team.   However,  another  dance  team  exists 
on  campus  as  well — one  about  which  a  number  of  people  may 
not  know.    Seven  women  compose  this  unique  team,  which 
uprooted  from  a  desire  to  change  the  "traditional  perspectives 
of  dance,"  as  President  Shawna  Darrington  put  it.   Darrington 
also  serves  as  a  co-founder,  choreographer,  costume  designer  and 
"whatever  else"  the  team  requires  of  her.  She,  along  with  Crys- 
tal Alexander,  Tishara  Clement,  Raquel  Dichoso,  and  Amber 
Vaughn  got  together  and  created  Bodies  in  Motion  last  year. 
They  wanted  to  break  away  from  the  style  of  the  other  already 
well-known  dance  teams  of  Ohio  University.    Therefore,  they 
have  centered  many  routines  on  hip-hop  style.  The  five  co- 
founders  share  recollections  of  dancing  together  at  John  Mar- 
shall High  School  in  Cleveland,  Ohio.  Their  city  championship 
team  there  was  known  as  "The  Lawyerettes. " 

According  to  Darrington,  Bodies  in  Motion  has  not  had 
many  opportunities  to  correspond  with  the  other  dance  teams 
on  campus. 


This  lack  of  correspondence  has  occurred  because  the  founda- 
tion of  the  team  happened  only  last  year,  Darrington  said. 
However,  she  asserts  that  Bodies  in  Motion  does  plan  to  conso 
with  the  other  teams  at  Ohio  University  in  the  near  future.    T 
team  will  be  involved  with  various  activities,  such  as  the  2nd 
Annual  Fish  Fry  of  Mom's  Weekend,  which  will  take  place  on 
Saturday,  May  1st,  and  a  Tribute  to  Great  Performers,  which  \^ 
occur  on  February  26th.   Bodies  in  Motion  has  also  arranged  ; 
hip  hop  workshop,  but  has  yet  to  decide  on  a  date. 

Bodies  in  Motion  requires  each  member  to  be  enroUec 
at  Ohio  University,  to  maintain  at  least  a  2.0  cumulative  grade 
point  average,  and  to  dedicate  herself  to  learn  a  five  day  dance 
clinic  routine  "to  the  best  of  her  ability."  Darrington  empha- 
sizes the  importance  of  all  members  when  she  declares,  "I  belie 
we've  all  made  a  difference  for  the  team  since  it  is  a  project, 
under  construction.  Every  idea  and  action  is  considered  to  be 
major  difference  for  our  team." 

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Pi  Sigma  Alpha 


THE  PI  SIGMA  ALPHA  FRATERNITY  IS  AN  ORGANIZATION 
that  aims  to  help  political  science  majors  discover  what  they  can  do 
with  their  degrees  after  college. 

"Pi  Alpha  gives  students  the  opportunin,'  to  be  recognized  for 
outstanding  achievement  in  academics  and  leadership  in  the  political 
field,"  said  Brian  Footer,  a  dedicated  leader  in  this  organization. 

To  be  a  member  of  the  Pi  Sigma  Alpha  Fraternity,  one  must 
have  a  major  or  minor  in  political  science  and  have  an  accumulated 
grade  point  average  of  3.4  by  graduation. 

"Specifically,  among  political  science  students,  active  members 
are  those  students  who  challenge  themselves,  those  who  are  active,  and 
leaders  who  are  accomplished  in  the  academic  and  political  fields," 
said  Footer.   "The  lifelong  membership  allows  students  the  opportu- 
niry  to  be  a  part  of  the  elite  group  that  has  interests  in  the  political 
science  field,"  he  continued. 

According  to  Ohio  University's  Web  site,  the  political  science 
major  prepares  students  for  careers  in  law,  public  service,  foreign  ser- 
vice, business,  and  education.  The  organization  aims  at  guiding  those 
interested  in  political  science  careers  by  taking  them  to  career  fairs  and 
by  bringing  political  science  alumni  to  campus  to  speak  about  their 
careers.  These  activities  are  meant  to  be  enjoyed  by  the  students,  and 
a  source  of  guidance  helps  lead  the  way  to  a  less  stressful  eniplo\'ment 
quest. 


"The  non-partisan,  fun  atmosphere  allows  all  students  to  I 
comfortable  learning  and  participating  in  politics,"  said  Footer. 

Pi  Sigma  Alpha  keeps  busy  around  campus  by  remaining 
active  in  the  Ohio  Universirs'  Honors  Council  as  well  as  in  the  Ml' 
scholars  program,  which,  according  to  Footer,  is  designed  to  infon 
encourage  and  prepare  students  for  graduate  studies. 

The  2004  primary  election  has  been  able  to  entertain  stud 
and  allow  them  to  see  how  the  candidates  represent  themselves. 

"Pi  Sigma  Alpha  is  fortunate  during  2004  to  focus  on  the 
presidential  election, "  said  Footer.  "Events  held  this  year  will  offer 
students  an  opportunity  to  view  the  framework  such  an  election,"  ' 
continued. 

The  fraterniry's  atmosphere  doesn't  circle  around  party  pn 
but  does  consider  the  functions  of  politics  and  the  possibilities  for 
future.  According  to  Footer,  the  National  Headquarters  offers  leai 
ers  within  the  Fraternity  a  chance  to  participate  in  several  internsh 
contests  and  many  other  exciting  possibilities.  Earning  a  political  s 
ence  degree  can  be  a  lot  of  work,  but  Pi  Sigma  Alpha  aims  at  keepii 
it  interesting  and  enjoyable.  By  Kcdi  ennici 


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OU  Recruiting  Society 


AE  OHIO  UNIVERSITY  RECRUITING  SOCIETY  IS  COMP- 
led  of  OU  students  who  work  closely  with  Undergraduate  Admis- 
ins  in  an  effort  to  recruit  high  school  students  from  traditionally 
ider-represented  groups  at  Ohio  University. 

;  Each  year,  OURS  hosts  several  visitation  programs  for  pro- 

ective  students  and  their  parents  to  experience  OU  and  learn  what  it 
;s  to  offer.   Each  year,  OURS  hosts  a  Multicultural  Visit  Program,  or 
iVP,  weekend,  during  which  prospective  students  have  the  opportu- 
ty  to  network  with  current  OU  students,  faculty  and  staff.  They  are 
j  on  campus  tours,  participate  in  rap  sessions  and  attend  academic 
id  financial  aid  information  sessions. 

Throughout  the  year,  OURS  also  participates  in  Telecoun- 
ling  and  Online  Chat  sessions  that  allow  prospective  students  to 
k  any  questions  that  they  may  have  about  university  life.   During 


Spring  Quarter,  OURS  helps  to  plan  and  coordinate  Cultural  Con- 
nections, a  visitation  program  for  admitted  students  that  encourages 
them  to  select  OU  as  their  college  of  choice.  Through  the  year,  OURS 
members  also  enjoy  participating  in  community  service  projects  in  the 
Athens  community  and  take  pride  in  improving  their  world  around 
them. 

"One  of  the  most  memorable  experiences  ot  the  year  was  the 
ATCO  Valentine's  Day  Dance  when  OURS  members  did  the  Hokie 
Pokie  with  area  mentally  and  physically  handicapped  individuals,"  said 
Caire  Thorn,  OURS  President. 

Members  of  OURS  enjoy  seeing  the  truits  of  their  labor  when 
prospective  students  decide  to  attend  OU  and  arrive  on  campus  in  the 
fall.  They  are  rewarded  also  by  knowing  that  through  their  own  col- 
lege experience  they  are  helping  other  individuals  make  the  right,   and 
often  difficult,  decision  ot  which  college  to  attend.  B)  Todd  Gnnhani 


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41.  WRiriiRS,  PHOTOGRAPHERS,  DESIGNERS,  EDITORS 
d  promotions  team  behind  the  scenes  of  the  2004  Athena  Yearbook 
It  much  of  their  free  time  into  the  yearbook,  but  pizza  parties,  lots 
laughs  and  memories  of  their  own  were  some  rewards  for  their  hard 
)rk.  The  2004  Athena  yearbook  staff  was  full  of  fresh  faces,  which 
eant  several  new  students  were  getting  involved. 

"This  year  the  staff  is  young,  with  a  lot  of  underclassmen 
irning  together  and  helping  each  other  along,"  said  Erica  Lutterbein, 
ournalism  advertising  management  major  and  the  Athena's  Copy 
litor.   Lutterbein  began  as  Assistant  Copy  Editor  in  2002. 

"The  staff  this  year,  they're  good  times, "  said  Katie  Brandt, 
Tiagazine  journalism  and  English  double  major  and  one  of  the 
hena's  Assistant  Copy  Editors. 

Brandt  was  a  writer  last  year,  which  she  enjoyed,  but  she 
id  that  her  new  responsibility  as  part  of  the  editorial  staff  was  more 
allenging  and  gave  her  more  freedom  in  choosing  how  much  she 
intcd  to  write.   It  also  gave  her  a  chance  to  read  and  edit  what  the 
her  staff  members  had  written. 

,  There  are  always  newsworthy  activities  going  on  at  OU, 

id  the  Athena  covers  sports,  organizations,  homecoming,  colleges, 
lidcnce  life  and  any  special  events  that  are  held  annually  or  deserve 
:ognition.  The  staff  consisted  of  writers,  photographers,  designers, 
itors  and  a  promotions  team  who  all  met  weekly  to  discuss  their 
itus  on  the  tasks  assigned.  As  usual,  finishing  the  yearbook  in  just 
ree  quarters  and  making  them  available  to  seniors  by  graduation  day 
IS  a  tight  squeeze.  The  deadlines  that  the  staff  had  to  meet  were  in 
mpetition  with  schoolwork,  and  it  took  organization  and  pl.inning 
fit  exerything  in  for  these  busy  staff  members. 

"Last  year  we  had  an  approaching  deadline  and  everyone  had 
come  together  to  finish  on  time,"  commented  Lutterbein.   "Even 
ough  it  was  stressful,  it  was  nice  to  see  everyone  working  together. 
le  staff  grew  closer  through  that  experience." 

Nick  Feltch,  a  journalism  advertising  management  major, 
Editor-in-Chief  for  the  Athena,  and  this  is  his  first  year  with  the 
Sponsibilitv'.  Feltch  is  in  charge  of  making  sure  everything  is  going 
!Cording  to  plans  and  that  all  the  jobs  are  completed  on  time.   Feltch 
lined  the  Athena  staff  in  2002  as  an  Assistant  Copy  Editor. 

"Nick  is  a  busy  man,"  said  Lutterbein,  "which  is  whv  I'm 


being  interviewed  instead  of  him.   He  does  a  great  job  of  motivating 
the  editorial  staff,  while  still  keeping  a  good  sense  of  humor." 

Although  there  are  strict  deadlines,  the  Athena  staff  still  tries 
to  have  fun  outside  of  meetings.   Last  year,  the  owners  of  Lauren 
Studios,  the  firm  who  takes  senior  portraits  for  the  Athena,  took  staff 
members  to  the  Blue  Gator  restaurant  in  uptown  Athens  for  dinner. 
Usually  at  one  of  the  last  meetings,  pizza  is  ordered  or  some  type  of 
snack  is  offered  for  the  staff  members  to  enjoy  while  socializing  with 
one  another.         Bv  Beth  Comer 


Opposite  lop:  The  .\thena  Yearbook  staff.  Front 
Row  (L  to  R):  Nick  Feltch.  Rebecca  Droke.  Center 
Row:  Jessica  Moss,  Alicia  ^Tiissel.  Kara  Steele,  Allison 
Tofflc.  Erica  Lutterbein.  Back  Row:  Lee  Freedinan, 
Katie  Brandt.  Beth  Comer,  Pam  Hancock.  I'horo  by 
Doug  Peterson 

( Opposite  i^ottorn  Left:  Photographers  Allison  Toffle 
and  Alicia  Whissel  stand  by  as  Rebecca  Droke  takes  a 
shot.  Photo  by  Doug  Peterson 

,ntsite  Btntoni  Right;  The  Athena  staff  poses  with 
t  I'liege  Green  in  the  background.  Photo  b\-  Rebecca 
Droke 

lop:  Members  of  the  Athena  Yearbook  gather  in  the 
stairwell  outside  the  office  in  Baker  Center.  Piiutii  b\ 
.Allison  Tofflc 

I  eh:  Editor-in-Chief  Nick  Feltch  glances  at  the 
camera  between  photos.  Photo  bv  Rebecca  Druke 


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Academics 


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College  of  Arte  and  (Sciences 


ONE  OF  OHIO  UNIVERSITY'S  TEN  COLLEGES, 

The  College  of  Arts  and  Sciences,  offers  a  variety  of 
opportunities  in  a  wide  range  ot  fields.  The  College  offers 
26  majors,  27  minors  and  five  certificate  programs  for 
undergraduate  students.  Masters  and  doctorate  programs  th 
focus  on  the  humanities  and  social  and  natural  sciences  are 
also  available  through  the  College.  The  College  ot  Arts  and 
Sciences  offers  courses  such  as  biological  sciences,  classics, 
history,  mathematics,  modern  languages,  philosophy,  political 
science  and  anthropology. 

In  October,  the  college  expanded  its  faculty,  adding 
21  new  members.  With  its  wide  range  of  studies,  the  Colleg 
draws  in  a  large  number  ot  students  each  year.  More  than 
4,000  students  were  enrolled  in  the  College,  but  many  other' 
colleges  and  majors  require  classes  trom  within  the  college  fd 
general  requirements. 

Within  the  College  of  Arts  and  Sciences  and 
its  many  departments,  students  have  the  opportunit)'  to 
study  abroad  and  to  complete  internships  in  the  Ll.S.  and 
abroad.  The  college  offers  a  total  of  38  education  abroad 
opportunities  in  28  countries  and  links  a  number  of  program 
to  the  Department  of  Modern  Languages.  The  College 
offers  certain  programs  every  year,  one  ot  which  is  the 
Tours  Program,  which  takes  place  in  the  spring  tor  students 
taking  French.  There  is  also  a  new  program  being  ottered  in 
Pamplona,  Spain. 

The  College  of  Arts  and  Sciences  also  offers  many 
opportunities  for  students  to  become  involved  on  campus. 
The  College  brings  in  speakers  for  the  students  throughout 
the  year  and  hosts  panels  and  special  events  such  as  Pre-law 
Day,  which  took  place  in  the  tall. 

There  are  also  many  student  organizations  connected 
to  the  college  and  its  many  different  focuses. 

"There  is  a  club  for  everything.  There  are  even  three 
different  history  clubs!"  said  Mary  Beth  Hartoon,  a  senior 
history  major.    There  is  something  for  everyone  to  become 
involved  in,  no  matter  what  his  or  her  major  or  interest 
is.  From  archaeology  and  anthropology  to  philosophy  and 
psychology,  students  have  many  options  of  the  organizations 
in  which  they  can  become  involved.  The  Department  of 
Modern  Languages  even  holds  weekly  meetings  in  local 
restaurants  for  students  taking  French  and  Spanish. 


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Although  the  College  houses  a  wide  varietv  of  fields,  advisors  make  themselves 
available.  Hartoon  said,  "There  is  always  someone  who  can  help  vou  find  the  answer  to  vour 
question." 

With  so  much  diversit)-,  the  College  of  Arts  and  Sciences  is  not  only  important  to  the 
students  with  majors  in  it,  but  also  to  students  in  ever\-  other  college.  Bv Jennifer  Bish.>p 


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College  of  Arts  and  (Sciences 


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COLLEGE  OE  BUSINESS 


HISTORY  OFTEN  REPEATS  ITSELF  IN  COPELAND, 
home  of  the  College  of  Business.  Sons,  daughters  and  sib- 
Ungs  are  increasingly  following  in  an  elder's  footsteps  as  the 
future  of  our  business  industries.  The  outstanding  profes- 
sional reputation  of  the  College  of  Business  often  draws  in 
family  members  of  former  alumni.  Freshman  Jim  Burva 
is  one  student  who  was  influenced  by  a  family  member  to 
pursue  a  degree  in  Business  from  OU. 

"My  sister  had  such  a  good  experience  with  it  she 
encouraged  me  to  do  it  as  well,"  said  Burya. 

Ohio  University  began  offering  business  classes  in 
1893  and  currently  offers  twelve  undergraduate  majors,  a 
M.B.A.  degree,  and  an  Executive  M.B.A.  program.  Each 
year  about  2,000  students  apply  to  the  Ohio  University 
Business  College,  but  the  college  has  only  350-400  students. 

"Admissions  are  very  selective,"  said  Angela  Ander- 
son, Assistant  Dean  for  Career  Resources.   "It  is  possible 
to  get  admitted  to  Ohio  Universirv'  and  not  the  College  of 
Business  as  we  limit  the  size  of  each  class.  Our  applications 
have  been  going  up  for  several  years  so  the  admissions  stan- 
dards likewise  increase,"  she  said. 

What  sets  the  College  of  Business  apart  from  that  of 
other  universities  in  Ohio  is  its  action  learning  method.  Stu- 


dents are  given  real-world  situations  and  encouraged  to  problem  sol- 
and  formulate  situations  that  may  help  them  with  future  endeavor-.. 

Cluster  classes  are  taught  to  sophomores  and  juniors.  A 
cluster  class  is  five  to  six  ditterent  classes  made  into  one.  Students  are 
team-taught  by  different  teachers  from  various  business  majors,  whic 
help  the  individuals  to  become  well-rounded  business  students.  Foci 
is  not  only  on  a  student's  particular  major,  but  segments  of  every 
major  within  the  College  of  Business.  Because  students  get  the  sm.illi 
classes  and  participate  in  the  action  learning  method,  bv  the  time  ilu 
graduate,  business  students  find  themselves  six  months  ahead  ot  othc 
graduates  from  other  Ohio  colleges  and  universities. 

The  college  offers  19  student  organizations,  including  prolf 
sional  business  fraternities  such  as  Delta  Sigma  Pi,  Phi  Gamma  Nu 
and  Alpha  Kappa  Psi.  The  college  also  has  student  programs  such  a\ 
Copeland  Scholars,  Corporate  Leadetship  Program,  Business  Fello"^ 
and  the  Global  Competitiveness  Program. 

According  to  the  College  of  Busines.s'  website,  the  Corpor.itt 
Leadership  Fellows  Program  is  a  unique  developmental  experience  In 
outstanding  seniors  in  the  College  of  Business.  Selected  high  poteiiti.i 
juniors  are  identified  during  wintet  quarter  to  become  such  fellows. 

The  goal  of  Corporate  Leadership  Follows  is  to  meet  with  dij 
ferent  business  executives  who  come  to  Ohio  University,  and  to  take 
trips  to  different  companies. 


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"  Through  meeting  with  execu- 
tives, this  program  has  given  me  a  good 
experience  about  seeing  what  it  takes  to 
make  it  to  the  top  ot  an  organization," 
said  senior  Adam  Wachter. 

Business  Fellows  is  For  future 
candidates  to  the  Copeland  Scholars 
program  and  molds  them  into  what  a 
Copeland  Scholar  is. 

"This  program  [Business  Fel- 
lows] is  designed  to  take  the  students 
who  were  selected  tor  the  highly  com- 
petitive Copeland  Scholars  program 
as  freshmen  and  provide  them  with  a 
mentoring  program  throughout  their 
entire  undergraduate  experience,"  said 
David  Payne,  Advisor  to  the  Business 
Fellows.  The  mentoring  helps  students 
gain  internships  by  trequent  meetings 
with  business  leaders. 

The  Global  Competitiveness 
Program  sends  Ohio  University  business 
students  to  universities  abroad  and  pairs 
OU  students  with  students  from  the 
host  university.  The  students  work  with 
a  company  in  the  host  country  to  solve 
authentic  business  problems.   Only  230 
students  go  each  year,  and  space  fills  up 
quickly. 

"An  hour  after  we  opened  for 
the  summer  session  to  take  applicants 
we  ran  out  ot  spots,"  said  Director  of 
External  Relations  Jack  Barr. 

The  College  ot  Business  is  full 
ot  students  who  come  to  the  college 
because  ot  word  of  mouth  praise  from 
former  students.  The  academic  empha- 
sis and  the  many  opportunities  that 
students  have  tor  jobs  make  the  College 
of  Business  at  Ohio  University  one  of 
the  most  recognized  in  Ohio.  It  is  what 
keeps  generations  coming  back. 

"The  College  of  Business  is  a 
source  of  pride  for  Ohio  University," 
said  Barr.  Bv  Nicole  XXaciiici 


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COLLEGE  OF  COMMUNICATION 


double  majoring.' 


T.  David  Couch 


STUDENTS  IN  OHIO  UNIVERSITY'S  COLLEGE  OF     classes. 

Communication  are  some  of  the  nation's  top  communicators.  "I  was  dead  set  on  being  a  teacher  when  I  first  came  to  01 

The  College  houses  the  School  of  Communication  Studies,     but  after  I  took  some  communication  classes  I  fell  in  love  with  it,"  sa 

the  School  of  Telecommunications,  the  School  of  Visual      FreshmanKatieSmolewsk.  "lamnowin theCoUegeofCommunicatio 

Communications,  the  J.  Warren  McClure  of  Communication 

Systems   Management  and   the   E.   "W.   Scripps   School   of 

Journalism. 

The  College  of  Communication's  44  different 
programs  within  the  five  schools  make  for  a  very  competitive 
College.  With  the  help  of  the  1,000  internships  and 
the  numerous  on-campus  opportunities  to  get  hands-on 
experience,  it  allowed  a  96%  job  placement  rate  for  graduates. 
The  College  of  Communication  implemented  some  major 
changes  for  the  2003-04  academic  year. 

What  was  formerly  known  as  the  School  of 
Interpersonal  Communication  changed  its  name  to  the 
School  of  Communication  Studies.  The  name  change 
became  effective  at  the  beginning  of  the  2003  school  year. 
Also  new  to  the  School  this  year  was  a  doctoral  program  that 
began  in  the  fall  of  2003. 

The  School  of  Visual  Communications  named  a 
new  director,  Terrill  E.  Eiler,  the  School's  co-  founder  and 
now  its  third  director.  He  had  been  with  Ohio  University 
since  1974,  and  since  then,  he  has  been  a  professor  and 
worked  with  the  National  Geographic  Society's  books  and 
magazines. 

As  in  the  past,  the  College  of  Communication 
held  its  Communication  Career  Connection,  a  student 
conference  that  allowed  undergraduate  and  graduate  students 
to  meet  with  employers  to  talk  about  internships  and  jobs. 
This  year's  Career  Connection  included  big  names  like  Clear 
Channel  Communications,  Chandler  Chicco  Agency,  and 
Procter  and  Gamble  Productions. 

"The  Communications  Career  Connection  was  a 
great  benefit  for  me.  It  allowed  me  to  network  myself  and  1 
was  able  to  find  out  more  opportunities  in  my  major,"  said 
Junior  Justin  Feldkamp. 

The  College  of  Communication  also  organized 
its  annual  Red  Cross  Blood  Drive.  The  Drive  was  February 
10  in  the  Baker  Center  Ballroom.  The  blood  drive  allowed 
students  in  the  College  to  volunteer  their  time  by  helping  to 
organize  and  promote  the  drive,  working  at  the  registration 
or  canteen  tables  at  the  blood  drive,  or  by  donating  blood. 

But  what  remains  most  important  to  Ohio 
University  Communication  students  is  the  quality  ol  the 


1 54  Crossroads  of  Time 


Lett:  Dan  Corbett.  a  sophomore  from  Cincinnati,  helps 
pur  on  the  broadcast  ot  "Brave  New  World,"  a  radio  show 
featured  on  WOUB  1340  a.m.'s  "The  Nightshift,"  a 
student  run  radio  program  at  Ohio  University.  Photo  by 
Aiiison  iDfHc 

n'P  Right:  Ohio  Universit)'  sophomore  Dan  Corbett  of 
Cincinnati,  Ohio,  (left),  and  his  co-host,  sophomore  John 
Lyons  of  Acton,  Ma.,  during  the  Monday  Night  broadcast 
oi  "Brave  New  ^Xbrld"  from  the  Television  and  Radio 
Building  in  Athens.   Ph.uo  bv  Allison  lofHc 

I^'Htom  Right:  Sophomore  John  Lyons  of  Acton,  Ma., 
during  the  Monday  night  Broadcast  of  "Brave  New  World" 
from  the  Television  and  Radio  building  at  Ohio  University. 
"Brave  New  ^brld"  is  just  one  of  the  many  shows  featured 
on  WOUB  1340  a.m.'s  "The  Nightshift,"  a  student  run 
radio  program  at  Ohio  University.  Photo  by  Allison  TofHe 


Academics   155 


COLLEGE  or  EDUCATION 


INI  89 1 ,  THE  FIVE-YEAR-OLD  COLLEGE  OF  Education 
(COE)  saw  its  first  1 3  students  graduate  with  degrees  in  either 
secondary  or  elementary  education.  While  surviving  the 
passing  of  more  than  a  century,  the  COE  has  gone  through  a 
multitude  of  changes,  evolving  into  a  very  respected  and  well- 
known  school.  Today,  its  41  professors  educate  over  2,000 
students,  and  for  the  first  time  ever  the  COE  witnessed  an 
increase  in  enrollments  in  all  departments  despite  a  decrease 
in  OU's  overall  enrollment  rate. 

"I  think  there's  a  renewed  interest  in  education, " 
said  COE  Associate  Dean,  Ginger  Weade.  "There's  a  new 
kind  of  commitment  to  the  helping  professions.  " 

Of  the  COE's  41  professors,  10  of  them  began 
teaching  at  OU  this  year.  Sophomore  and  middle  childhood 
education  major  Brittany  Hillier  feels  that  she  has  learned 
priceless  information  from  the  COE  professors  she  has  had 
so  far. 

"A  lot  ot  them  taught  for  many  years,  and  now 
they're  professors  helping  us,"  she  said. 

Fall  quarter,  Hillier  took  the  course  education 
psychology  with  professor  Joan  Safran.  She  said  that  she 
learned  a  great  deal  from  Safran,  who  interacted  with  the  class 


instead  cit  kLtiiiiiiL;,  .iiui  encouraged  them  to  work  in  groups. 

"The  class  met  from  1 0  a.m.  to  1  p.m.,"  Hillier  said.  "So  i 
would  order  pizza  and  had  a  potluck.  " 

Faculty  and  statt  within  the  COE  are  constandy  workii 
to  maintain  its  four  main  academic  priorities.  They  aspire  to  enhan 
student  learning  by  working  with  colleges,  universities,  agencies  ai 
schools  throughout  Ohio  and  the  country.  Diversifying  class  form: 
and  enhancing  diversity  of  students,  staff  and  faculty  are  also  importa 
aspects  ol  the  COE's  goals.  All  ot  the  COE's  deans,  chairs  .ii 
program  coordinators  also  support  the  COE  as  a  learning  communi 
understanding  that  they  must  monitor  the  college's  opportunities 
well  as  its  challenges  and  constraints  in  order  to  keep  it  a  respected  pla 
for  education. 

With  all  ot  their  goals  in  mind,  faculty  and  staff  in  the  CC 
held  three  main  events  this  year.  During  tall  quarter  they  welcomed  t 
annual  Institute  tor  Democracy  in  Education  workshop,  which  tocus 
on  diversifying  teaching  techniques  in  order  to  reach  otit  to  studcr 
more  etFectively.  In  the  spring,  the  COE  honored  the  "SOth  anniversary 
Brown  vs.  Board  of  Education  with  a  special  event.  Students  also  partoi 
in  the  Convocation  Job  Fair  tor  undergraduate  students.  Representati' 
from  Ohio  .schools  and  cities  across  the  country  that  "have  a  huge  ne 
for  teachers"  held  booths  at  the  event,  according  to  Weade.H-  K.mc  Bi  n 


1 56  Crossroads  ot  Time 


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COLLEGE  OF  FINE  ADT6 


NOT  ONLY  IS  ATHENS  HOME  TO  OHIO 
University  but  it  was  also  featured  in  John  Villani's  book.  The 
100  Best  Small  Art  Towns  in  America.  With  9 1 5  undergraduates 
and  265  graduate  students,  the  College  of  Fine  Arts  certainly 
helps  Athens  maintain  this  title.  The  College  has  21  courses 
of  study  leading  to  a  Bachelors  of  Fine  Arts  or  a  Bachelors  of 
Music  Degree  and  20  different  Masters  of  Arts  and  Fine  Arts 
degrees. 

"The  College  is  composed  of  an  internationally 
acclaimed  faculty,  as  well  as  extraordinary  academic  and 
artistic  programming,"  said  Dean  Raymond  Tymas-Jones. 
"Our  nationally  recognized  professional  Schools  of  Art, 
Dance,  Film,  Interdisciplinary  Arts,  Music  and  Theater  offer 
innovative  and  invigorating  academic  programs,"  he  said. 

Every  student  enrolled  in  the  College  of  Fine  Arts  is 
involved  in  one  of  six  schools:  art,  dance,  film,  interdisciplinary 
arts,  music  and  theater.  It  is  not  as  easy  as  some  may  think 
to  get  into  the  College  of  Fine  Arts.  A  student  must  be  an 
accomplished  musician,  dancer  or  artist.     He  or  she  must 


also  attend  interviews  and  auditions  and  submit  a  portfolio  beto 
even  being  considered  for  admittance.  Every  program  requires  rigoro 
involvement,  with  theatrical  productions,  art  shows  and  concerts  on 
monthly  basis. 

With  a  series  of  galleries  and  performance  spaces  there 
no  shortage  of  places  for  a  fine  arts  student  to  showcase  their  talen 
Undergraduates  have  their  own  gallery  on  the  fourth  floor  of  Seigtr 
Hall,  called  Cube  4.  Even  the  facult)'  of  the  College  of  Fine  Arts  chocii 
to  showcase  its  talents  in  the  galleries  around  campus.  And  many  artis 
visit  the  school  and  give  talks  about  their  works  to  interested  studen 
These  activities  are  not  limited  to  students  of  the  College  of  Fine  At 
Galleries  are  open  to  the  public  daily  and  the  discussion  groups  are  i 
a  first-come,  first-served  basis. 

In  addition  to  getting  Ohio  University  students  involved,  t 
College  of  Fine  Arts  also  involves  the  ciry  of  Athens.  Students  are  activt 
involved  with  the  Ohio  Valley  Summer  Theater,  Athens  Center  for  lil 
and  Video  and  even  Monomoy  Theater  in  Massachusetts.  The  College 
Fine  Arts  covers  all  bases  in  learning  and  has  plenty  of  hands-on  activiti 
to  add  to  the  experience.  V>\ lr,K\  Booi m.in 


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r 


I  ( ippositc  and  Left   April  Steckman,  a  junior  general  art  major,  works  during 
open  studio  on  her  3-D  design  project.    Photos  by  Eric  Gregoirc 
:   i    Jill  Bernot.  a  sophomore  graphic  design  major,  works  on  her  3-D  design 
project  during  open-studio  hours,   '"---n  h-,  fric  Ocpn.rc 


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College  of  Health  and  Human  (Services 


IT  IS  NO  SECRET  THAT  THE  COLLEGE  OF  HEALTH 

and  Human  Services  is  quite  diverse  in  its  course  and  major  oppoi 
tunities.  The  College  has  over  2,500  students  who  are  divided  intc 
six  schools,  including:  Health  Services;  Hearing,  Speech,  and  Cor 
sumer  Sciences;  Nursing;  Physical  Therapy;  and  Recreation  and 
Sports  Sciences.  Students  within  these  sLx  schools  can  specialize  i: 
a  large  array  ot  disciplines  including  Retail  Merchandising,  Intern 
Architecture  and  even  Industrial  Hygiene. 

"We  want  our  students  here  to  get  hands  on  learning 
experiences,  not  just  the  classroom  learning,"  said  Linda  Lockliart 
Director  of  Communications  for  the  College. 

Not  only  are  various  field  placements  available  and  often 
required  for  most  majors,  but  students  also  have  manv  hands-on 
earning  opportunities.  One  of  these  is  The  Atrium  Cate,  located 
on  the  ground  floor  of  Grover  Center.  Students  mainly  run  the  ca 
though  a  faculty  member  oversees  the  operation.  Students  plan  th 
menu,  cook  and  serve  the  food.  The  cafe  includes  a  full  communit 
Idtchen  and  is  open  to  the  public. 

Also  located  in  Grover  is  the  Ohio  Universit)'  Therapy 
Associates  Clinic,  where  students  in  the  schools  of  hearing,  speed 
anguage  and  phvsical  therapy  work  to  help  children  and  local 
communitv  members  with  disabilities.  The  academic  program  in 
Hearing,  Speech  and  Language  Sciences  was  recognized  as  one  ct 
the  top  ten  programs  in  the  country. 

Ohio  University  Child  Development  Center,  located  at  ll' 
Ridges,  is  also  a  program  that  is  part  of  the  College  ot  Health  anc 
Human  Services.  The  daycare  is  open  to  the  children  ot  parents  tl 
work  at  Ohio  University,  as  well  as  parents  who  live  in  the  commi 
nir\'.  While  the  Center  has  professional  staff  on  hand,  it  is  mosth 
run  by  students.  It  has  a  capaciU'  of  about  100  children,  varying 
from  infants  to  preschool-aged  children. 

Well  Works,  a  fitness  and  wellness  unit  that  employees  of 
Ohio  University  and  members  ot  the  communirv  can  use,  is  locate 
in  Grover  Center.  Well  Works  has  aerobic  and  cycling  classes,  as 
well  as  on-hand  massage  therapists  and  nutritionists.  The  Center 
allows  Recreation  and  Sport  Sciences  and  Fitness  majors  to  gain 
experiences  as  trainers  or  nutritionists.  A  subdivision  ot  Well  Wor 
is  Heart  Works,  a  cardiac  rehabilitation  clinic.  This,  too,  is  run  by 
students  and  is  aimed  at  helping  them  gain  experience  in  their  fit 
ot  study. 

Another  program  sponsored  by  the  College  ot  Health  anc 
Human  Services  is  Kids  on  Campus.  The  program  provides  beton 
and-after-school  care  for  school-aged  children.  Summer  camps  an 
other  activities  are  also  included. 

Students  do  not  need  to  be  majoring  in  one  ot  the  speci- 
fied schools  in  the  College  of  Health  and  Human  Services  to  be 
involved  in  the  College's  activities.  All  of  the  activities  and  tacilitu 
are  open  to  the  public  and  non-major  students  are  always  invited 
to  volunteer  their  time  with  anything  that  strikes  their  interests. 
Though  the  College  of  Health  and  Human  Services  has  many  dit 
ferent  opportunities  for  getting  students  involved,  its  main  focus  i; 
to  help  students  learn  the  value  of  teamwork.  B\  Kvlcnc  Kci 


160  Crossroads  ot  lime 


-Clockwise  trom  top):  Students  learn  about  petroglyphs  and  then  try  making  then 
n  during  a  Kids  On  Campus  after  school  project.   Photo  bv  Alicia  VChissel 


Aaron  Rich  and  Katie  Gow  roll  out  dough  while  preparing  food  at  the  Atrium 
Cafe  in  Grover  Center.   Phoio  by  Alicia  VC'hissel 

While  at  Kids  On  Campus,  elementary-aged  students  have  study  time  with  indi- 
\  idual  tutors.   Photo  bv  Alicia  W^isscl 


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Honors  Tutorial  College 

Looking  Ahead 


THE  2003  SCHOOL  YEAR  BROUGHT  CHANGE  TO 
the  Honors  Tutorial  College:  this  is  the  first  year  that  treshmen  who 
enter  the  college  must  submit  a  thesis  and  are  required  to  meet  with 
the  College's  dean  twice  a  week  during  Fall  Quarter  for  discussion. 
The  bi-weekly  seminars  took  place  Monday  and  Wednesday  evenings 
with  Dean  Christine  Fidler  and  focused  on  Intellectualism  in  America. 

"The  new  requirements  for  freshman  are  more  labor-intensive 
than  I  expected,"  said  first-year  journalism  major  Emily  Vance.  "For 
example,  we  have  to  advocate  a  university  issue  and  then  present  it  at  a 
'Mocktail  Party'  tor  President  Glidden  and  other  administrators,  and  we 
have  to  compile  a  learning  portfolio  and  go  through  a  review  process  with 
the  dean  and  our  director  of-  study  at  the  end  of  freshman  year,"  she  said. 

While  the  first-year  students  may  consider  the  additional 
requirements  a  little  tough,  others  may  feel  differently. 

"I  think  this  is  a  good  idea  because  it  is  a  good  opportunity  to 
get  to  know  other  students  in  the  college  rather  than  just  those  in  your 
own  disciplines,"  said  third-year  history  major  John  Ashton  in  regard 
to  the  new  changes  within  his  college. 

There  are  60  freshmen  and  more  than  200  others  in  the 
College,  which  makes  it  one  of  the  smallest  colleges  on  campus.   It 
holds  the  name  Honors  Tutorial  College  because  it  involves  those 
students  who  harbor  highly-developed  academic  abilities,  motivation, 
focus,  energy  and  all  the  qualities  that  make  students  strive  for  their 
education.  According  to  Assistant  Dean  Jan  Hodson,  the  students  in 
this  college  have  very  high  academic  requirements. 


In  the  Honors  Tutorial  College,  a  bachelor's  degree  demands 
that  the  student  maintain  at  least  a  3.0  overall  grade  point  average, 
complete  OU's  English  composition  requirement  and  fulfill  all 
requirements  in  the  chosen  area  of  study.  This  differs  from  the  other 
colleges,  which  force  students  to  take  a  certain  number  of  hours  in 
other  areas  of  study. 

"I  register  early  and  1  have  no  Tier  requirements,  general 
education  requirements,  or  prerequisite  requirements,"  said  Vance. 
"Instead  of  having  to  take  Sociology  101  to  fulfill  a  sociology 
requirement,  I  can  pick  whatever  I  want,  which  rocks  because  I  can 
focus  on  classes  that  interest  me  and  complete  mv  major-required 
classes  earlier,"  continued  Vance. 

The  students  not  only  had  high  academic  requirements,  but 
they  also  contributed  their  free  time  to  volunteer  work,  Hodson  said. 
Some  students  volunteered  at  area  middle  schools  and  high  schools 
by  conducting  creative  writing  workshops.  Others  provided  math 
tutoring  services  for  students  in  elementary  school  who  wished  to 
study  pre-algebra.  The  volunteer  hours  were  not  required  by  the 
college,  but  most  students  chose  to  devote  their  time  anyway. 

"I  do  volunteer  once  a  week  at  Athens  East  Elementary 
School  with  the  HTC's  writing  workshops,"  said  Vance.   "I  work  witl 
fifth  graders  on  their  writing  skills,"  she  said. 

Though  Vance  volunteered  off  campus,  volunteer  work 
for  the  HTC  students  could  even  be  done  on  campus.  Students  didn' 
have  to  stray  far  from  their  homes  to  help  the  communit\'  and  fellow 
peers.  Ashton,  for  example,  volunteered  teaching  tennis  at  Ping,  whic 
was  both  enjoyable  and  in  walking  distance. 

There  are  two  student  organizations  in  the  HTC:  The 
Honors  College  Society  and  The  Honors  College  Advisory  Counsel. 
The  former  had  its  first  year  in  the  2003-2004  academic  year,  and  is 
considered  a  service  organization.  The  latter  is  considered  a  social 
organization  that  acts  as  a  liaison  between  students  and  administratio 
within  the  College.   It  also  takes  part  in  sponsoring  social  events. 

Students  had  to  learn  how  to  manage  their  time  to  meet  the 
demands  of  the  HTC  as  well  as  pursue  their  own  interests,  which 
many  carried  out  through  their  volunteer  work. 

"The  Honors  Tutorial  College  allows  you  to  explore  your  ow 
talents  and  better  prepare  yourself  for  the  workforce,"  said  Ashton. 
Belli  Comer 


1  ill  (.  rossroads  of  Time 


I  Lett:  Dr.  Joe  Berman.  one  ot  the  founders  oi  the  Honors  Tutorial  Col- 
K  converses  with  HTC  students  after  a  speech  Fall  Quarter.   Photo  b\-  Doul; 
i:rson 

torn  Rii;hr:  Micah  Mitchell  and  Chelsea  Peters  enjoy  one  of  the  many 
efits  of  the  Honors  Tutorial  College:   free  food  at  lectures.  Photo  hv  Dow^ 
.■rson 

'  Lett:  HTC  students  Michelle  Steinle  cleftc  and  Ebthan  Eynon  crightc  %ht 
control  of  Michelle's  camera  after  an  embarrassing  impromptu  picture  at  an 
C  seminar  tall  quarter.   Photo  by  Doug  Peterson 

posite:  HTC  students  Ozan  Sure  and  i\nna  Weed  relax  after  a  mentally 
lulating  lecture.  Photo  bv  L)oug  Peterson 


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DU(M  COLLEGE  OF  ENGINEERING 
AND  TEGHNOLOGY 


WITH  1,400  UNDERGRADUATE  STUDENTS, 
around  300  graduate  students,  and  a  total  staff  of  about 
215,  the  Russ  College  of  Engineering  is  able  to  pull  off  an 
incredible  and  eventful  year  every  year.  In  past  years,  this 
college  has  held  some  intense  events  and  played  host  to  some 
incredible  speakers.  The  college  attended  the  Dayton  Air 
Show  in  July.  Seeing  the  air  show  is  always  a  treat,  but  for 
those  pilots  flying  up  there  it  is  indescribable. 

The  National  Intercollegiate  Flying  Region  III 
flight  team  competition:  SAFECON,  or  the  Safety  and  Flight 
Evaluation  Conference,  was  hosted  by  The  Russ  College. 

"We  came  out  in  2nd  place,  beating  out  Ohio 
State  for  the  first  time  in  16  years,"  says  Colleen  Carow 
Girton,  the  Director  of  External  Relations  for  the  Russ 
College  of  Engineering  and  Technology.  "The  Ohio 
University  Flying  Bobcats  team  placed  second  overall  against 
five  other  universities.  This  qualified  them  for  the  National 
NIFA  SAFECON  next  spring.  The  team  also  placed  second 
overall  in  flight  events  and  third  overall  in  ground  events.  In 
addition.  Flying  Bobcat  David  Fankhouser  ranked  third  top 
pilot  in  the  entire  competition,"  continued  Girton. 

The  Russ  College  was  named  in  honor  of  Fritz 
Russ  and  his  wife,  Dolores.  The  school  holds  The  Russ  Prize, 
which  is  one  of  the  top  three  engineering  prizes  in  the  world. 
It  offers  a  number  of  degrees  in  areas  of  study  such  as  the 
traditional  engineering  spectrum,  aviation,  computer  science 
and  industrial  technology.  Most  of  the  courses  students  take 
and  most  offices  are  based  out  of  Stocker  Center  on  West 
Green. 

The  nationwide  Society  of  Manufacturing 
Engineers  (SME)  allows  students  to  take  plant  tours,  which 
gives  them  an  idea  of  what  life  will  be  like  after  college.  It 
also  allows  members  to  socialize  and  make  friends  who  share 
the  same  interests. 

"I  feel  that  SME  will  be  beneficial  to  me  in  the 
future  because  it  is  an  excellent  learning  experience,  and 
it  prepares  me  for  my  future  in  Industry,"  says  sophomore 
Mark  Pitzer,  who  is  an  Industrial  Technology  major. 

On  October  13-14,  Dr.  William  Kolff,  the  2003 
Russ  Prize  winner  and  the  inventor  of  Kidney  Dialysis,  gave 
a  public  lecture  to  the  students  in  the  Russ  College,  as  well  as 
any  others  who  attended.  He  also  met  with  several  groups  of 
students  to  discuss  important  issues  of  interest  and  provided 
an  insightful  learning  experience. 

Scholarships  are  offered  to  students  in  all  colleges, 
and  Natalie  Kruse  and  Jessica  Benson  from  the  Russ  College 


were  awarded  several  thousands  of  dollars  for  their  outstandi 
accomplishments  this  year.  The  Russ  college  can  also  be  proud  of  the 
faculty  members  like  Professor  Frank  van  Graas  who  is  the  leadi 
global  positioning  system  researcher,  associate  professor  Ben  Stuart  w 
won  several  teaching  and  leadership  awards  in  the  spring  of  2003,  a 
many  more. 

"1  think  that  the  Russ  College  has  a  lot  more  organizatio 
than  the  other  colleges,"  says  sophomore,  Jeremy  Lewis,  mechanii 
engineering  major.  "I  feel  that,  due  to  the  College's  requirements,  t 
students  have  a  more  close-knit  relationship  with  one  another.  It 
mainly  because  we  are  in  class  with  the  same  people  for  so  many  hu 
a  week,  especially  the  juniors  and  seniors  who  take  more  enginecu 
courses  with  their  peers.  We  also  work  outside  of  class  on  our  proj 
and  we  get  to  socialize  and  develop  friendships  amongst  one  anotlie 
continued  Lewis. 

The  Russ  College  is  a  difficult  program  for  Ohio  Univers 
students,  but  it  gives  them  something  to  work  at  and  a  very  large  :• 
to  meet.  "My  courses  are  challenging,  but  the  work  I  do  now  will 
off  in  the  end,"  says  mechanical  engineering  major  Dan  Edwartosk 
feel  that  a  degree  in  engineering  is  a  respectable  one."  Hard  work  i 
dedication  are  what  the  engineering  students  can  be  proud  of  in  t 
end.         Bv  Beth  Comer 


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Bottom  Left:  Dr.  Cindy  Marling,  a  computer  science  professor, 
plays  with  a  robotic  dog  during  class.   Marling  is  one  of  the  several 
professors  that  are  part  of  an  interdiscipUnary  project  in  engineer- 
ing, creating  small  robots  that  can  play  soccer  in  the  international 
competition  Robocup.  Photo  bv  Rebecca  Droke 

Top  Right:  Two  engineering  students  record  their  progress  on  the 
international  Robocup  project.  Photo  by  Rebecca  Droke 

B.)tH)m  Rii;hi:  Bill  Sabo.  left,  Adam  Kristanc.  center,  and  Mark 
Tomko  discuss  adjustments  to  the  robot  they  are  working  on 
during  a  class  that  unites  people  from  different  specialties  in  engi- 
neering to  create  a  robot  that  can  play  soccer  and  compete  in  the 
Robocup,  an  international  research  project  and  competition.  Phuio 
li\-  Rebecca  Droke 


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UNIVEDSITY  COLLEGE 


ON  DESCRIBING  THE  GOAL  OF  UNIVERSITY 
College,  Precollege  Advisor  Richard  Linn  said,  "In 
Universirv'  College,  we're  trying  to  get  rid  of  students, 
where  every  other  college  is  trying  to  keep  them."  But  he 
meant  that  in  a  good  way. 

University  College  is  the  Undecided  Majors' 
haven  at  Ohio  University;  a  place  that  can  provide  help  to 
the  students  who  are  unsure  about  their  direction.  UC's 
main  function  is  advising,  which  helps  the  Undecided 
students  find  a  major. 

"UC  has  really  been  helpful  tor  me,"  said 
Colleen  Neary,  an  OU  sophomore.  "It  allowed  me  to  take 
classes  I  liked  in  order  to  sort  out  what  I  wanted  to  do." 

Apart  from  individual  advising,  UC  hosted  a 
Universiry-wide  Majors  Fair  for  the  second  year  in  a  row. 
University  College  solicited  representatives  from  all  the 
other  OU  colleges  to  Baker  Center  Ballroom  on  January 
24  to  provide  information  on  the  majors  available  at  OLI. 
"It's  an  opportunity  tor  students  to  find  a  major,  change 
their  major,  add  a  minor,  or  discover  what  they  can  do 
with  their  current  major,"  said  Assistant  Dean  of  Student 
Services,  Laura  Chapman.  "It  is  really  a  neat  program." 

If  the  majors  students  learn  about  at  the  Majors 
Fair  still  don't  sound  appealing,  University  College  can 
help  by  offering  a  Bachelor  of  Specialized  Studies  Degree, 
in  which  students  create  their  own  major  by  mixing  areas 
of  interest.  "You  design  something  that  doesn't  even 
exist, "  said  Linn.  Other  majors  offered  through  Universir}' 
College  are  the  Bachelor  of  Criminal  Justice  Degree,  Air 
Force  and  Army  ROTC  Programs,  and  various  Associates 
Degrees. 

University  College  also  provides  services  tor 
anyone  looking  to  be  a  more  successful  student.  The 
Academic  Advancement  Center,  which  is  open  to  all  OU 
students,  provides  tutoring,  group  study  sessions,  and 
academic  guidance,  while  LINKS  is  a  peer  mentoring 
program  geared  toward  minority  students. 

University  College  is  a  very  versatile  and 
accommodating  part  of  OU.  Whether  trying  to  choose 
a  major,  getting  help  while  in  one,  or  graduating  with  a 
degree  of  your  own  invention,  UC  helps  all  along  the  way. 
By  Stacia  Golem 


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Lett;  A  siuderu  ucilizcb  the  Academic  Advancement 
Center's  computer  lab  in  his  free  time.  The  AAC 
computer  lab  is  a  helpful  resource  to  all  students  in  the 
Universit)-  College.  Phorograph->  Bv  Michael  Newman 

!iip  RiL;ht:  Student  scafil  members  of  the  Academic 
Advancement  Center  help  answer  questions  about 
tutoring.   Photographs  B\' Michael  NewEiian 

ttom  Right;  A  student  tutor  helps  to  clarify  a  diffi- 
cult math  equation.  Photographs  By  Michael  Newman 


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Christina  Seifert 


Lesley  Serabtn 


Abigail  Sewald 


Allison  Shaffron 


James  Sharp 


Edward  Smith 


Lauren  Smith 


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Brian  Stewart 


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Natalie  Stonebumer 


Thomas  Strauchon 


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Nicole  West 


Alicia  Whissel 


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Brittany  Yingling 


Anne  Youdath 


Natalie  Zabor 


Joanna  Zelinski 


Janet  Yunghans 


Tom  Zakowski 


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Charmaine  Jackson 


Michael  Payne 


Seniors  199 


200  Crossroads  of  Time 


Thank  You 


Robin  Fritts 
Joel  Siegel 
Timothy  A.  Price 
James  Rodgers 
Kara  Schappa 
Rick  Fatica 
Lureen  Bailey 
Dr.  Robert  Glidden 

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Educational  Services,  Inc. 

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Letter  from  the  Editors 


Dear  Readers, 

We  hope  you  have  enjoyed  the  bicentennial  edition  of  the  Athena  Yearbook. 
It  is  indeed  the  result  of  months  of  planning  and  effort.  Photographers, 
designers,  writers  and  editors  combined  their  interests  and  talents  to  capture 
the  essence  of  Ohio  University  in  its  200th  year. 

Even  though  the  staff  was  small  and  deadlines  always  seemed  to  be  approach- 
ing, committed  staff  members  pulled  together  to  create  this  book  despite 
schoolwork,  jobs  and  other  activities. 

We  hope  this  edition  of  the  Athena  Yearbook  helps  you  remember  your  time  and 
individual  experience  at  Ohio  University  for  years  to  come. 


Sincerely, 


Nicholas  M.  Feltch 
Editor-in-Chief 

Erica  K.  Lutterbein 
Chief  Copy  Editor 


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The  99th  edition  of  the  Athena  Yearbook,  "Crossroads  of  Time,"  was  pro- 
duced by  students  at  Ohio  University  in  Athens,  Ohio,  from  September 
2003-June  2003.  The  full-color  yearbook  covers  fall  throught  winter  quarters 
in  one  hard-bound  edition  and  covers  spring  quarter  in  a  32  page  supplement. 
Both  will  be  either  picked  up  by  students  or  mailed  in  the  summer  of  2003. 

The  cover  and  pages  were  designed  in  InDesign  CS  on  Apple  computers:  three 
iMacs  and  a  G4.  Other  software  appHcations  used  include:  Adobe  Acrobat, 
Adobe  Photoshop  7  and  Microsoft  Word.  A  Nikon  Coolscan  III  negative 
scanner  was  used  for  nearly  all  photographs.  All  pre-press  production  was  done 
in-house  with  page  negatives  delivered  to  the  printer,  Jostens,  in  Clarksville, 
Tennessee.  Robin  Fritts  was  the  Josten's  representative. 

Senior  portraits  were  taken  by  a  contracted  studio,  Lauren  Studios,  of  Roches- 
ter, New  York.  The  representative  was  Joel  Siegel.  Education  Services,  Inc.  of 
Atlanta,  Georgia,  collected  corporate  advertising,  with  Paul  Wimmler  as  repre- 
sentative. Nathan  Chamberlain  collected  local  advertising. 

Four-process  color  was  used  for  all  pages.  The  fonts  used  throughout  the  book 
were  Adobe  Garamond  and  Adobe  Caslon. 

The  cost  of  this  yearbook  was  $75.00. 


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