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Reflections
Volume 38
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HELPING HAND, Jon Kutkowski helps freshmen move into their new college home in the Founders complex.
NEW FRIENDS, Nick Waites and Missy Kennedy spend time hanging out together.
The year has begun! As we all head off to our fall classes, we begin to reflect on the previous years. Will this schedule be as tough as last fall? How soon will winter get here? Do I have enough time to wear all my summer outfits one last time, and when will winter leave? During our walk to class.
we have also set some goals for the year. Some may choose a goal of a specific grade point average, some to just survive the year, others to graduate. Everyone has a reason for being at Northern, and reflecting on the past helps us set the goals for our future.
IN A PEACEFUL SLUMBER. Andy Wallen naps between classes in his comfy new bed in Maglott Hall.
BACKSTAGE, Kate Klotzbach. Norbert Morvan, Chris Stone, and Dusty Donley
entertain themselves.
READY TO TAKE OFF, Chris Dilday and Summer James, Student Senate
President and Vice President, are ready for an adventure during the Opening Picnic.
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3very morning we get ip and take a look at xirselves in the mirror; ;ome days we see a wonderfully talented ndividual, and other lays we want to just •rawl back into bed. Our eflections give us a epresentation of what >thers see in us and allow is to decide who we want o become. Our images .re ever evolving, one lay this zit will go away, nd our presence here at Jorthern signals our lesire to enhance our ives and make the . ejection in the mirror a
source of internal pride. The accomplishments, such as an honorary induction, gives us pride, while a failed test provokes the
determination to succeed deep within each of us There are no regrets because everything that has shaped the reflection looking back has made each of us a stronger person, and we've learned from the experience. Our reflection in the mirror is a passageway to reflect on what has made us who we are, and who we want to become.
STUDYING HARD,
Heather Moore
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REVISITED. Stacy Geran and Laura Wellman, SPC co¬ presidents, attend the SPC Blast from the Past.
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Kashner, and Wendy Weaver are ready to represent Theta during the annual Theta Twister with profits being donated to Court Appointed Special Advocates, CASA.
FRIENDSFOREVER. Rachana Patel, Jodi Thatcher, Tara Brand and Jami Wittmer began a friendship freshman year and carried it into their sophomore year.
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Jenny Wakely
Have you ever wondered what campus is like after you pack your car and turn in your room key for the year?
Does everybody go home? Maybe the campus simply closes down. Hey, there's always a chance.
But not much of one. ONU is a bustling campus from Jan. 1 all the way through Dec. 3 1 and this year has been no exception.
June opened the season with the first session of summer courses. Students came for MedChem, Non- Western Music, Great Works and Practice Labs. July led into the second session and August even a third.
Yet students are not always on campus just to study.
Some made ONU their main source of summer income. Public Information, Alumni and Development, Marriott, McIntosh. King-Horn, the law library and Admissions a 1 1
employed student workers.
Now speaking of ONU admissions, the Bear Ambassadors bring a whole new side of campus to a roar. Heavy perspective student recruitment and new student orientations are the main focus for many faculty and staff during the summer. ONU Bear Ambassadors, Admissions Counselors and faculty members give tours, answer
questions and eat cookies with several students a day. The Good News Bears help out with the new student orientations. They were seen working o n
orientation weekends and helping with the Info-Expo, a time when freshmen can learn about different organizations on campus.
And this is not all. There are always camps, camps and more camps. Volleyball, football, cheerleading, music and Methodist church camps are a few of the groups in and out of the residence halls. People
from two months to 89 years lived in the different halls this summer.
Another aspect of summertime is the entertainment. This past summer, the Freed Center presented the performances Jesus Christ Superstar , Nunsense and Forever Plaid. The White Bear Inn hosted several free food nights. Students and faculty could come in and get free ice cream, pizza or chicken wings. King- Horn continued to have open hours and the bowling lanes and billiard room were also in operation.
So as you can tell, ONU is an active and lively place in the summertime as well as during the academic year.
"Have you ever wondered what campus is like after you pack your car and turn in your room key for the year?"
TAKING A BREAK FROM TRAINING, the Good News Bears, who help incoming freshmen adjust to college life, gather in front of McIntosh Center. The members include: Row 1: S. Hillman. K. Elmers. D. Woestendiek. L. Wei I man. K. Morsher, E. Argo. Row 2: B. Bussard. K. Botnick, T. Schmader, S. Ingram. D. Yurkovich, S. Geran. T. Barr. C. Woodworth. R. Dauer, M. Metheney. Row 3: T. Kociancic. R. Garst. G. Myers. M. Feeney, O. Smith, M. Anderson, A. Wolpert. A. Vorwerk. J. Bowser.
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SITTING IN THE SUN, Ryan Kruse and Steve Basinger show off their Phi Delta Chi composite.
FILING MORE PAPER WORK, Jennifer Smith works diligently in the Financial Aid Office.
POSING FOR AN ADMISSIONS BROCHURE. Tom Hoffmann. Fungai Muzorewa, and Marsita Weber are model ONU students.
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Kate Ootzbach
The Ohio Northern University campus swarmed with moms and dads on the weekend of October 1 Oth; it was Parents Weekend ‘97. The weekend was an opportunity for parents to visit their son or daughter, meet with professors and tour the campus. Parents were encouraged tobring the whole family for a weekend of autumn fun and time together.
Registration began at 4 p.m. on Friday and the weekend’s events kicked off with a special dinner in Marriott. Later that evening, the ONU women’s volleyball team squared off against Marietta in King Horn.
Parents and students had the option of seeing the Freed Center production of “On Broadway. ..On the Road” or the ONU Symphonic Band.
Saturday was filled with many activities, such as Parents’ seminars, open houses, tours and an art exhibit. The ONU staff participated in a faculty fait; varied receptions,
assemblies and a luncheon. Then, to top the day, there was a men’s soccer game, free bowling and billiards, acandle light dinner buffet and a
comedian.
Some parents strayed from planned events on campus and ventured out with their son or daughter. Several Habitat for Humanity members brought their parents out to help with the construction on the latest H.E.L.P.S.
Homes project.
Many parents were simply amazed by the weekend. Both Judy and Bob Ertel, of Richfield, enjoyed the weekend with their son, Jason Ertel a senior engineering major.
“Thisisafirstforus,” ' said Judy Ertel. “It’s a marvelous opportunity for parents to see their kids, meet their friends and see their rooms.”
Other parents visiting the campus agreed Briefly on the scene were Wayne and Joyce Klotzbach, of Lakewood, visiting their daughter Kate Klotzbach, a junior communication arts student.
“It’s great to see that ONU has so many opportunities for the students to get involved,” said Wayne.
Sunday closed the weekend with a special worship service, along with other final events. The weekend was a success and parents had a lot of fun. Time to start planning for next year!
'"It's a marvelous opportunity for parents to see their kids, meet their friends and see their rooms" ~ Judy Ertel
ATTENTIVELY LISTENING. Allison Yungbluth and her parents sit in on a parents’ seminar.
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READY TO THROW A STRIKE, a family waits theirturn to bowl.
AT THE PARENTS' OPEN HOUSE. Stacy Geran introduces her parents to President Freed.
CHATTING IN THE GARDEN. Blake Cavinee talks with his wife, Jessica, and her parents at President and Mrs. Freed’s garden party.
IN THE RESIDENCE HALL. Jennifer Smishko shows her family and exchange student Akane Hirakawa her home away from home.
Parents Weekend
Darnel Lemin
Floats, cow bells, glow sticksand bonfires. These things all conj ure up images of school spirit, a common thread at Ohio Northern. The 1997 ONU Homecoming
celebration was no different; the football game was one of the best attended, the bonfire was a complete success, and the remaining activities all represented the spirit that is incumbent at ONU.
The week started with dress-up days. On these days students dressed up in the specified clothing to that day. Each day that the students dressed up they registered to
win a 25-inch television given away at the bonfire.
The weekend kicked off with the bonfire sponsored by Student Senate on Friday night. All fall sports teams were present, as well as the ONU marching band. An enthusiastic crowd cheered as eachofthedifferentteamstook theirturn in the limelight. The drawing was then held for the television, which was won by Carrie Kashawlic. The bonfire was followed by a
Battle of theBands, which took place in the White Bear Inn. This event had the highest attendance ever with standing room only.
Saturday morning started early for those who had entered floats in the annual Fknmning parade. The floats werej udgedand the parade took off at 10:00 a.m. At 1:30p.m. the Homecoming football game with Muskingum College kicked off. ONU took the lead early
and held on until the end. During halftime, Dan Bayliss and Tiffany Schmader, the 1996 King and Queen, crowned Korey Kidwell and Stephanie Shrider, the new Homecoming King and Queen. Kidwell represented Sigma Phi Epsilon and Shrider represented Maglott Hall.
The festivities cameto an end with a performance of sixties entertainer Don McLean in the Freed Center. Everyone who attended these events had a great time and really got into the school spirit. Student Senate President Chris Dilday said, “This was one of the best Homecomings ever.”
'An enthusiastic crowd cheered as each of the different teams took their turn in the limelight"
ALL RISE FOR THE HOMECOMING COURT, Saundra Hillman. Nicole Hudak, Jason Tucker, Danielle Yurkovich, Laura Wellman, Jason Latham. D.J. Colvin, Tiffany Schniader (1996). Korey Kidwell, Stephanie Sh rider, Greg Myers, and Dan Bayliss (1996).
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WARMED BY THE FIRE, Leanne Seigler, Katie Poling, Paige Gilkey, and Laura Fichtelman share the weekend’sexcitement.
RAH! RAH! RAH!
The members of Delta Sigma Phi show their school spirit as they ride in the parade.
INTHEDOGHOUSE. Kelly Bowser rides in the Habitat for Humanity model house float during the parade.
AND THE WINNERS ARE, King Korev Kidwell and Queen
StephanieShrider.
Homecoming 1997
With her registration slip in her hand. Brandy Barber, junior accounting major, entered the line. She was anxious to see if she would be “closed out” of any classes. Finally, the registration secretary called her over. The seconds ticked by while the sluggish computer processed her registration information. At last. Brandy was registered for all of her classes.
Brandy’s feelings about registration are similar to many other students.
Jennifer Smishko,
sophomore English and Spanish major, tells of her adventure, “My first year of registration was awful because 1 had to get into so many general classes. It took forever and I had to have so many alternate classes.
But this year, 1 walked in and walked out in about five minutes.”
The system has not always worked this way.
According to Naomi Theye. Associate Registrar, students registered alphabetically by class. Theye added that the system was changed because students complained that the system was unfair. The new system now runs by three criteria: t h e student’s hours toward graduation, the student's current class schedule and then a random computer assigned number.
However, some students are still unhappy.
“Scheduling is a stressful time. I don’t know of a good way to do it, but I definitely think they need to come up with a better way to help reduce stress,” says third year pharmacy major Gail Stitt
The Registrar’ s Office plans to keep this system for a while longer. So, in the mean time, keep this advice from senior Carrie Kashawlic in mind, “You just have to know what forms to have signed, and when in doubt get one of everything signed!”
"/Vty first year of registration was awful. . .But this yeai; I walked in and walked out in about five minutes" ~ Jennifer Smishko
ALWAYS ON THE MOVE, registration keeps everyone on their toes.
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SMILING. Mindy Best is happy that she is done registering . . . at least for this quarter.
MAKING A WISH. Rachel Prinkey prays that all the classes she wants arc still open.
QUICKLY SIGNING HER NAME. Katie Berlekamp tries to hurry the registration process.
Registration
Melinda Malone
Remember all those years ago when you came to Ohio Northern, a little nervous and more than a little excited to break away from the people you have probably known since first grade? You know, the same people who remembered that awful time in second grade when you threw up all over little Susie Spencer. The same people who saw you fall in love with your high school sweetheart and then watched as your true love found out Susie Spencer was single and left you crying at the prom. I know I was ecstatic to leave these people and their memory of my embarrassment behind me as I headed off to college. I was not only thrilled to leave them, but also so ready to leave my parents. Those were the reasons for coming to college. Now I struggle with the reasons to leave.
Does that sound funny? A senior on the verge of graduating cannot count on her fingers the reasons to escape this institution. Now you have heard it all. The term “senioritis” is often applied to people in their final year of school who are full of themselves and cocky in their authority over underclassmen. They wear their title of a senior
like a badge, a proud honor that they have arrived this far. I see those people around campus and 1 am the envious one because 1 cannot put on a show quite as well as they can. I know a secret about the seniors graduating from Northern this year, and I want to share it with all of you. It is a confession of sorts and 1 will bravely put it on paper so no one else is forced to do so. You are welcome.
Seniors in college are terrified. They are not afraid like high school seniors. Remember, they crossed that bridge at least four years ago. Now, fears such as “will I find a job, where will I live, will my girlfriend/boyfriend come with me, can I get into graduate school, and what do I do now?” pass through their minds. For four years I have had friends around me every day: listening to my every complaint, holding my hair while I puke, receiving the box of chocolates when the cute guy in psychology started dating my sorority sister, and rationalizing my credit card bill when I splurged on my Elvis decanter in
Memphis. What am I going to do without them beside me every step of the way?
Friends are only the beginning. What about the fabulous advisor who got m e through four years of hellish classes and helped me reach the point I am at today? What about his wonderful advice or the few minutes he set aside for me so he could listen to me gripe and whine about my life in general? I feel nauseous at the thought of continuing without his encouragement and his faith in me for the rest of my life.
Childishly, I wish to hold on to these people as I have held onto them for the past four- years.
So, now you know the deep dark secret we all possess. The fear we try to hide when showing a freshman where the art building is, or in the confident way we glide across campus. Don't get me wrong, there are moments of absolute thrill at being out in the real world. There is a certain roller coaster excitement about what is to transpire as soon as we toss our caps into the air with a mighty heave. But sadness comes too. So, when you see that senior sitting next to you in class, bragging about the end of his four years at the University, just nod your head and smile. He does not have to know that you know the secret.
"I know a secret about the seniors graduating this yeai; and I want to share it with all of youf'
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PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER. Megan Bush makes progress on her senior Capstone project.
FINISHING HIS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS, Steve Erlenbach checks his notes for Religion 107 before class.
PLAYING SOME TUNES. Steven Miller works as a D.J. at the Clark Hall Christmas party.
GETTING A DRY RUN, Erin lesulauro
participates in Mock Interview day.
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John Daly
If there is a theme for the activities of the law students over the past year it would be “Under Construction.” The
construction and renovation of Tilton Hall of Law turned normally rational law students into refugees in the town of Ada. The construction, which began in the early spring of 1997 will be completed by September of 1998, has brought new life to the College of Law.
This past academic year, the law students also reached out to the undergraduate population and surrounding communities in several activities, trying to rid themselves of the “lawbag” stereotype.
Students from the 1 a w college and the undergraduate college built a house for Habitat for Humanity
and also participated in athletic events sponsored by the athletic department and Student Bar Association.
“I think activities that promote students to mix have been beneficial,” said Kathy Guernsey, an LI , “Relations are changing
for the better.”
Just like law the building.
"I think activities that promote undergraduate and law students mixing have been beneficial"
— Kathy Guernsey
CONSTRUCTING A HOUSE AND A FRIENDSHIP, John Daly and Laren Knoll peer out through a window.
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FUNDRAISING FOR
THE WOMEN’S Tanya Howard enjoy LAW JOURNAL, some laughs while Irene Knapp and selling carnations.
RELAXING, Sue Weininger cuddles a cat while waiting for the monthly potluck dinner with her friends.
STUDYING INTENSELY. Alfonso Santana takes the opportunity to look over some reading for a class discussion.
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Laura Riethmiller
Halfway through my collegecareer, Irealized 1 needed to change my 1 ifestyle. I was tired of cold winters, steak nights and residence hall fire drills. 1 wanted more than late night Meijer runs and 8 a m. classes. So 1 hopped on a plane to a truly exotic location — Lampeter, Wales.
Why study overseas? It’s a good question, and one that doesn’t have just one answer. Maybe you want to live in a place where sheep outnumber people and where
everyone speaks English but you can’t understand what anyone’s talking about. Maybe you want a room without a phone or a TV for your very own.
Maybe you want a new wool sweater.
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wasn’t looking for glamour or excitement.
But, living in Wales is different from living in the United States. Everything fromlocal slangto
current events needs to be explained to foreign students like me.
Wales is on the other side of the Atlantic, not on the other side of the universe. Student life and academics are surprisingly similar to lifeatOhio Northern. Living in Lloyd Hall reminds me of living in Maglott Hall as a freshman. The women on my
floor are very friendly, and we all like to hangout and talk. Most students complain about having early classes (9 a.m.) and having loads of lectures (eight hours a week). The professors are nice and willing to help their students.
Studyingabroad is like going away to college for the first time. Everything is strange and scary. But the people you met yesterday are your best friends today, and campus feels like home. You live, you learn and you even find time to go to lectures.
Laura Riethmiller studied at the University of Wales Lampeter during the fall.
"Studying a'broad is like going <1way to college fpr the first time. . .the people you met yesterday are your best friends today, and campus feels like "lorne."
TOURING THE MARKETS OF SPAIN, Brienne Manz, Sarah Walthall, Carla Bender, and Wendy Smith participated in the 1997EuroBusiness trip.
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FINDING FRIENDS FROM NORTHERN WALKING THROUGH THE WINDY CITY, Lyn Oxyer, Gerald Cyron. from Germany, Brain Halferty, from Scotland, Staci Dawson, and Frank Poeschel, from Germany, ran into each other on separate trips to Chicago.
EXPOSED TO THE CULTURE, Dimitrios Elefsiniotis. from Greece, enjoys ONU’s version of Singled Out with Lakeisha Dillard.
IN A NEW LAND, Jennifer Wakely
spends time aquainting herself with her new school at the University of Wales Lampeter.
SHARING A
SPECIAL MOMENT, Hannah Wood and Laura Riethmiller
exchange Christmas gifts while studying in Lampeter. Wales.
Education Abroad
Mandy Knell
Imagine living in a spacious apartment with enormous picture windows and a glorious view of the city. Yes, my apartment overlooking Main Street, Ada, is a true college pad. 1 have placed candles all over the front room, two luxurious Goodwill couches in front of my huge console television and a trendy lava lamp on top of the end table. These articles symbolize my youth, my flair for decorating and my freedom from residence life.
There was a time when 1 too lived on campus. I once had to follow visitation. 1 once ate nothing but Lender's
Bagels three times a day in Marriott’s dining service. 1 once had to share a room, and take my roommate’s feelings into consideration before spreading my junk over the entire room.
But at the beginning of my senior year, my life in the residence halls came to an end. Now. my large, curfew-free apartment can hold as many boyfriends as I please. I now eat bagels out of choice rather than desperation. I may enjoy the filth of my OWN room and
never think twice about the feelings of a roommate. And I could have a party if I wanted!
Sure, off-campus life is not all that I dreamt it would be. My weekend f u n generally consists of a cheap video from Photo Pro, since all my money goes to bills. Those beautiful picture windows are not as glorious in the winter when 1 receive a thank-you card from the Columbia Gas Company. And maybe my mom was right when she told me that
"Those beautiful picture windows are not as glorious in the winter when I receive a thank- you card from the (Zolumbia Gas Company?'
LIVING OFF CAMPUS. Erica Shadle. Geraldo Calderon, and Jeb Bigelow can get together at any time because there are no visitation hours.
DISHES, DISHES AND MORE
DISHES! These students have a big task ahead of them.
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powdered sugar was not an adequate substitute for Hour when making chocolate chip cookies. Yes, there are days when I long to be back in my comfy room in Brookhart Hall. I miss knowing that someone will be in the bunk above me to talk me to sleep at night.
Living off-campus is still tremendous fun and a privilege. After all, it’s the first big step to real independence and
responsibility a kid comes across in their college years. I think others would agree there are wonderful benefits to living off-campus. You can have your own room, set your own hours, play music as loud as your neighbor can stand, and did 1 mention have parties?
PETS ALLOWED!!! Newlyweds Mandy Knell and Chris Rowland enjoy their cat while burning a candle in their Main Street apartment.
MARRIOTT?? WHATEVER!! Cindy Loeffler cooks stew as the main courscforthe potluckmonthly dinner with her sorority sisters.
CHANNEL SURFING. Joe Crauthamel spends his evening watching television in his cozy pad.
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Kari Sowers
When packing for co 1 1 ege, students carefully choose what to bring and what to leave behind. Do I need all these clothes? Is it time to put the ET poster away? How many pairs of shoes can one person really use? Every student brings his or her own assortment of favorite things. There is one item, however, that almost all students will bring: a backpack.
Regardless of major, all studentsneed somethingto carry theirheavy , costly books. Amanda Capelle, a junior psychology major from Willard, Ohio, carries about three books, plus folders in her shoulder bookbag. Since “it’s falling apart now,” Capelle is planning on trading itinforabackpack. Shethinks that two shoulder straps will be a great improvement over the back pain caused by all of that weight being on one shoulder.
Andrea Lawrence, a
P4 from Martin’sFerry, Ohio, uses her trusty backpack of five years from L.L. Bean to hold her four enormous binders.
“1 like to carry it on both shoulders unless I’m wearing my big, bulky coat,” Lawrence says.
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with gum, computer disks, old receipts, a flip comb, a cellular phone, and even an occasional toothbrush. She
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believes that name brands do not necessarily mean quality stapler, a pocket knife, gum, since her $12.99 Wal-Mart stickers, broken pencils, backpack has already lasted candy. Turns, an umbrella, a over two and a half years. comb with missingteeth,hand
“This backpack has cream, hair rubberbands, and
a voter ID card.
If 1 were to get lost in some far off wilderness, I could probably survive for at least several week- using the contents of that backpack. Of course, it’s not as light as it could be and it has war scars. During the Holiday Spectacular two years ago, I had put the backpack on top of the lockers backstage in the Freed Center. Someone had closed their locker on my strap and thanks to the sewing on the end of the strap, I couldn’t get it out. So besides a little , surgery, the backpack’s in great shape and will probably last longer than I do.
So, what’s lurking in your backpack?
NOT ALL
BACKPACKS ARE ALIKE, just ask Andy Klockars who uses one with lots of pockets, straps and zippers.
IT'S IN THERE SOMEWHERE. Jenn Smishko searches the depths of her backpack to find last night’s homework.
STUDYING FOR THAT BIG EXAM, Ryan Aspey and Patty Strazar carried their
books to this study session in their backpacks.
IS IT ALIVE? Jennifer Fatseas looks on as Jodi Thatcher sports a backpack that looks like a furry animal.
Backpacks on Campus
Kostina Cndmey Tony Basset
Walking through McIntosh do you think you’re seeing double? Maybe you are, because five sets of identical twins from five different Ohio communities started their freshman year at Northern this year.
“It’s really incredible, especially when you consider the odds of it happening at a smallerschool likeONU,” said Jack Jeffery, Associate Director of Public Information. What are the odds exactly? Well accordingto Dr. Robert Hovis, chairman of the math department,thechancesof that many sets of identical twins in the same class at a school this size is about 1 in 50 million. “Usuallyyou see twins
ALWAYS SOMEONE TO RELAX WITH, Joey and Jesse Cox sit in the corner of McIntosh away from the crowds.
sticking together like this,” said Hovis.
“We would have gone anywhere together, no matter what college,” said Jesse Cox, of he and his twin Joey Cox, both freshman mechanical engineering
majors.
But why?
Having a sibling can be the most rewarding and frustrating part of life aperson can go through. To have someone to talk to, laugh with and yell at not only adds to the maturing process, but also ensures a friendship for a lifetime. Being a twin is all that and more.
Being a twin on a
collegecampushas similarities to being a twin at home, but at the same time, there is a better comprehension that being a twin is somethingvery special.
Most of the five sets of twins live together.
“Collegeis going to be a difficult adjustment anyway.. . why not make that adjustment with avery familiar face?” said Jennifer Cudney, freshman environmental studies major.
Advantages to living with a twin on campus are knowing your roommate and