Witt Wednesday. What Does It Mean?

Could it be possible to write a story about the new switch of karaoke night at McMurrays back to Monday nights? I know that attendance considerably dropped when it was moved to Wednesday nights. Freshman year, there wasn't a student on campus who didn't go out and end up at McMurrays, but I think since they switched karaoke night Wednesdays people stopped celebrating "Witt Wednesday." Seriously though, it was like the Sabbath for students -- always respected. Now, after gathering opinions from students, the bar owners have switched karaoke back to its original night of Monday. I think this was a good business decision for them and it gives students a fun option for Mondays as well and Wednesday can go back to how they used to be. I want to inquire what was the ultimate deciding factor in making this decision and maybe find out why they even switched it in the first place. I would also like to explore the transition of "Witt Wednesday" over the recent years and why it has lost such appeal and gather students reactions...

Really?

I know this blog won't attract most business buffs or journalism minors but as an Art major this drew my attention. While scaveging my brain and internet for a new blog post I found this in the Columbus Dispatch:

BEREA, Ohio (AP) - An Ohio college has made $1.4 million selling off an art collection that it wasn't displaying and was anxious about storing.



First, this place is the liberal arts college Baldwin-Wallace. Two, this collection of art included works by James Whistler and Roy Lichtenstein.



If only Wittenberg held works of esteemed artists like Whistler and Lichtenstein I might sleep in the gallery. My confusion comes as to why in the hell wouldn't Baldwin-Wallace make room to permanently display these timeless pieces? But rather hide them away in a basement and later sell them. How did they even aquire them? Luckily, I've had my chance to see a Lichtenstein piece at the Columbus Art Museum, but I am still waiting to be able to enjoy the works of other great artists as well.

Photohunt League

My current story that I am working on is almost finished and is about the new Photohunt league that is taking place on campus. I am sure everyone who is reading this knows what Photohunt is from Doppelgangers (the game room), but for those who are uninformed about the popular game Photohunt is a bar game where you must find differences between two photos under time restraint. My article basically explains the rules, the dates and times, the prizes, and upcoming Photohunt events. I talked to Jon Duraj, the director of student activities, and Marcus Richardson who is the manager of the Student Center. Also, I was in contact with Jess Weaver whose team holds the current high score of Photohunt. I don't know how they do it! Read this week's issue of the Torch to read my article :)

Never Have I Ever

Now that I've got your attention, never have I ever had 3 snow days in a row, or shotgunned a beer, but that's besides the point. I didn't think Wittenberg would ever close the University, but I think it was a well deserved break for students. Am I right? After having two days of complete laziness that consisted only of watching TV and baking, we decided it was time to do something CRAZY. We had heard of people ice skating, sledding, even ice skiing (they got their picture in the newspaper for that). What's more crazy than that? Turns out nothing. It was a sunny day and we couldn't think of one crazy thing college kids could do. We actually went to Yellow Springs and took pictures for class. Yep, it was a snow day and we did school work. Crazy kids...

"Look at the doggy!"

Yesterday marked the arrival of golden retriever, Vic, in our home of 40 West, and also the sixth month commemoration of his birth. After weeks of stress wondering if my roommates would first apply for a service dog and actually preparing myself and house if they did, all I could think was, "this is the cutest dog in the world!" But seriously, when nuzzled up next to you Vic makes a good excuse for a blanket...and a friend. His big round eyes and floppy ears are reason for any person to smile even if you had to clean your whole house top to bottom so it was pet-friendly (Well, I didn't do that but my roommate did).
It is such a wonderful thing knowing that all of someone's hard work and hours put into training a puppy can change a child's life for the better. The tricks they learn facilitate the lifestyles led by families affected with a member's mental disability, such as autism. But then again lets be honest, who wouldn't want to spend as much time as they can with the cutest dog in the world? Vic puts Hache in a run for his money! Or maybe they can just be good friends :)

The Wittenberg system is flawed.

I agree that attention needs to be called to the student body and administration about the recent events, especially when it is crimes against race, gender, sexuality, or whatever else anyone could consider a difference. When they do, the community responds in a positive way that can overcome the emotional damage caused. But when happens when crimes pertaining to this matter aren't always addressed, and emotional as well as physical damage has been caused?

If a Springfield resident assaults a student, Carl Loney will send an email within 5 minutes catching wind of the incident.

From personal experience, I know students who have been attacked, unprovoked, by another student on campus. AND, after all that the victim was called a racist -- for doing absolutely nothing. No one on campus was informed of this by email, word of mouth, or any form of address. In my opinion, I think situations where personal safety is at danger the students should know about it. I don't think it is right to have it be swept under the rug.

Puff the Magic Dragon

DISCLAIMER: Alcohol and Marijuana are not considered hard drugs for sake of my argument.

Drugs are common on college campuses -- no earth shattering news there. However, for me at least, I think drugs are more prevalent by word of mouth. By this I mean that I know people are doing drugs, and probably a lot of people I know, but I don't know personally which people. I don't ever see the actual drugs, so I guess I am naive about it. People are going to do what they want to do, so be my guest. I only see it as a problem when it interferes with everyday life and relationships. If you are on the show "Intervention" you have probably had enough.