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vol. 94, issue 18

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wednesday, feb. 27, 2013Tan & Cardinal2 editorialt&c editorial staff& Staff investigates internship policies

Federal laws and university policies create disadvantages for students seeking internships

this editorial is a general consensus of the views and opinions of the tan & cardinal staff.

The Problem The post-graduation job mar-ket is a competitive environment, forcing students to fight for internships that might provide them with an experience to give them the extra edge in the pro-fessional world. Internships are arguably a seller’s market, leaving students to take advantage of whatever opportunities they are offered, whether they be paid or unpaid. In 2010, Congress passed the Fair Labor Standards Act to regulate the conditions in which individuals working at for-profit establishments can work for free. This act states that an intern-ship can be unpaid if it fits cer-tain criteria, one of which is if the internship is for “the benefit of the intern.” This phrasing is ambiguous and can be problem-atic because it leaves much room for individual interpretation and manipulation. The problem lies not only in the federal law, but also in the respect that Otterbein requires students who hope to receive course credit for internships to pay as much as $550 per credit hour. For several majors, taking an internship for course credit is a requirement for graduation. Add-ing extra expenses to internships, that are either unpaid or require students to shell out additional travel or living expenses, places

unnecessary financial strain on the student and possibly their family. Additionally, students who have the option to choose be-tween paid or unpaid internship opportunities might be forced to make decisions based upon financial benefits, rather than the quality of the learning experience in itself, which defeats the initial purpose of an internship.

Our Opinion As a staff, one of our pri-mary concerns lies with the vagueness of the current law. The phrasing, as it stands now, allows employers to modify the conditions of the internship to fit their needs. If the purpose of the FLSA was to ensure that interns were not simply providing free labor, how can it achieve this goal without addressing specific ways in which an intern must be com-pensated? It seems as though “for the benefit of the intern” could be twisted into non-field re-lated tasks that could hardly be justified as “beneficial.” Isn’t the primary objective of most of our internships for the benefit of the student? Therefore, wouldn’t that make the majority of our intern-ships exempt from pay, according to the FLSA? Choosing between paid or unpaid internships poses a

problem for students who are not financially flexible. A student who can not afford to pass up a paid position might be forced to take an opportunity that offers financial benefit over learning experience. If the purpose of an internship is to gain learning experience, why should that be something that is sacrificed in the name of money? Another staff concern lies with the current course credit fees attached to internships. Regardless of whether Otterbein faculty had any involvement with a student’s internship, students must pay the university to pro-vide potentially free labor to a third party. Why should students have to pay an institution that might not have played any role in their internship experience? Fees related to earning course credit, in addition to possible travel fees or living expenses that might result from out-of-area internships, could be a deterrent for students seeking the ideal work experience.

Our Solution We believe that modifying the federal law to more clearly define the criteria that constitutes an unpaid internship would of-fer a large scale solution to the problem. Right now, the law is so vague that it can be broadly interpreted to fit a variety of em-ployers’ intentions. There could

be a more clear definition of what the term “for the benefit of the intern” means and what types of compensation, either experi-ence based or financially based, are considered “beneficial.” In regards to Otterbein’s treatment of internships as course credit, we believe that the university should not charge students for course credits relat-ing to internships. Charging for internship credit discourages students from participating in as many internships as possible. An educational institution such as Otterbein should be rewarding students for seeking professional experience in the real world. Within the context of the Five Cardinal Experiences, the Otterbein website states that “internships and other types of professional experience have increasingly become an integral part of the higher education experience.” The university clearly empha-sizes the role of internships as part of a well-rounded college experience that prepares students for life after graduation. How-ever, the current treatment of internship credit seems to be a hindrance to the very same val-ues that the university impresses upon students.

www.otterbein360.com vol. 94, issue 18 3newsUnpaid internships can provide students with experience they need but not always with the compensation they want

By Buddheesha PahathkumBura

Staff Writer

Survey shows unpaid internships remain prevalent

The National Association of Colleges and Employers com-piled data for 2012 that indicates 51.3 percent of 11,000 students surveyed completed an unpaid internship, while 48.7 percent completed a paid internship Ashley Strausser, the intern-ship coordinator of the Center for Career and Professional Development, said that unpaid internships are typically found in non-profit organizations or government sectors. Unpaid internships could also be prevalent in other areas due to limitations in budgets of compa-nies and organizations. “When employers contact us and are inquiring about paid ver-sus unpaid, we really stress that it is important for them to offer paid opportunities,” Strausser said. “We recognize that not all of them can.” In April 2010, the Depart-ment of Labor created param-eters for what conditions permit an unpaid internship. According to the Fair Labor Standards Act, an internship can be unpaid if: the employer makes the work similar to training; the

internship benefits the intern; the intern is not replacing but works under a staff member; the com-pany does not receive immediate advantages from the internship; the intern is not entitled to a job after the internship; and the employer and intern un-derstand that the intern is not entitled to compensation. Of the internships that have been posted this year to Otter-bein’s Cardinal Careers site, approximately 60 percent of them have been paid internships, while remain-ing 40 percent remain unpaid. According to Strausser, a paid intern-ship would be ideal, but students should not skip over unpaid internships because they might be missing out on a quality

experience and a great learning opportunity. Students should talk with po-tential employers about flexibility in work hours so that working

part time be-comes an option. “It’s think-ing about more creative ways that you might still be able to complete that un-paid internship,” Strausser said. The NACE survey indicates that more than 80 percent of employers who responded to the survey said that they will offer some sort of benefits for their interns. These benefits include planned social activities and recognition for service time. Sarah Valero, a senior inter-

national studies major who is currently interning at the United Nations Columbus chapter said, “With it being the United Na-

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hard at work: Sarah Valero keeps things on track at her internship at the United Nations in Columbus.

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&In the last issue of the T&C, Ryan Brechbill was incorrectly identi-fied as the director of Student Success. He is the director of the Center for Career and Profes-sional Development.

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“ When employers con-tact us and are inquir-ing about paid versus unpaid, we really stress that it is impor-tant for them to offer paid opportunities. We recognize that not all of them can. Ashley Strausserinternship coordinator of the center for career and professional development

tions, I know it’s for non-profit, so it’s kind of half and half. I do want to be paid, but I don’t mind that it’s unpaid.” Valero will be staying at the United Nations for a year after graduation with the help of a part-time job to support her. “The experience goes well be-yond it being unpaid,” she said. Casey Buckler, a senior psychology major said, “I think unpaid (internships) are especial-ly valuable earlier in a student’s career.” However, Jordan Ferguson, a sophomore marketing major said, “I feel like if I am using so

much of my time there I at least need to get paid so even if it’s not very much, I could still pay for gas when I am going there, and (also) because I could be working a day job but I need to do my internship too.”

Students taking advanced classes in high school could translate to less prerequisites and possible early graduation By Sam Dematteo

Staff Writer

Tan & Cardinal news4 wednesday, feb. 27, 2013

More students expected to enter college with credits

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Otterbein is one of many col-leges in central Ohio that already offers college credit for specific programs completed in high school, but participation in these programs is expected to rise in the next few years. Along with Harrison College and Capital University, students at Otterbein are able to transfer credits they earned in high school into college credit hours. Many of the credits transferred are college-level courses that replace the need for a similar class to be taken at Otterbein, such as Advanced Placement or Post-Secondary Enroll-ment Option. PSEO is an op-tion for high school students to take college courses at a local college and the courses can count as both high school and college credit. “We’re definitely going to see PSEO growing over the next few years,” said Cheryl Gloege, a faculty member in the Registrar’s office. McKenna Cimperman, a senior at Westerville North, is taking classes through PSEO at

Otterbein. This year, Cimperman has taken three courses including es-says across genres, web produc-tion and psychology. At her high school, Cimperman is taking AP chemistry and physics courses. If she passes both AP cours-es, she may only need to spend three years in college, since the AP credits will cover her be-ginning chemistry and physics

courses. “It is rare that students graduate early, but we’ve seen it done,” Gloege said. Accord-ing to the Registrar’s office, an average of 80 to 100 students

come to Otterbein each year with credits already earned. The AP credits that students bring from high school include foreign language, math, litera-ture and history. One advantage is that students are able to skip many prerequisites that Otter-bein requires. “I took AP calculus in high school,” said Jennifer Davis, a junior art major.

“I’m not entirely sure how the credits transferred over when I came to Otterbein,” she said. “All I know is that I didn’t need a prerequisite for the math course required to graduate.” After taking the final AP exam at the end of the course, AP services sends the scores to any college the student has listed as options. For all AP courses, a four or a

five is needed in order to receive the credit as college hours. If a three is received, the student is proclaimed as “proficient,” and is able to skip only certain prereq-uisites. “I got a four on my AP litera-ture exam my senior year,” said Ashley May, a freshman nursing major at Harrison College. “So when I came to Harrison, I al-ready had a couple credit hours.”

”“ I’ll get in whatever college experience I need to and is meant for me. McKenna Cimpermansenior, Westerville North

With students being able to skip courses, prerequisites or even graduate early due to AP or the growing PSEO credits, some people wonder if the students feel as though they will not re-ceive the full college experience. “I’ll get in whatever col-lege experience I need to and is meant for me,” Cimperman said. t&c

graphic by kristen davis

Students taking advanced classes in high school could translate to less prerequisites and possible early graduation By Sam Dematteo

Staff Writer

Tan & Cardinal news4 wednesday, feb. 27, 2013

More students expected to enter college with credits

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Garst Hall

Clements Hall1. 2/18 A report of public indecency was reported at Garst Hall.

2. 2/20 There was a drug possession charge at Clements Hall.

3. 2/22 Criminal mischief was reported at the Service Department.

According to the Otterbein University Police Daily Crime Log, the following has been

reported from Feb. 18 to 22.& CRIME LOG

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Otterbein is one of many col-leges in central Ohio that already offers college credit for specific programs completed in high school, but participation in these programs is expected to rise in the next few years. Along with Harrison College and Capital University, students at Otterbein are able to transfer credits they earned in high school into college credit hours. Many of the credits transferred are college-level courses that replace the need for a similar class to be taken at Otterbein, such as Advanced Placement or Post-Secondary Enroll-ment Option. PSEO is an op-tion for high school students to take college courses at a local college and the courses can count as both high school and college credit. “We’re definitely going to see PSEO growing over the next few years,” said Cheryl Gloege, a faculty member in the Registrar’s office. McKenna Cimperman, a senior at Westerville North, is taking classes through PSEO at

Otterbein. This year, Cimperman has taken three courses including es-says across genres, web produc-tion and psychology. At her high school, Cimperman is taking AP chemistry and physics courses. If she passes both AP cours-es, she may only need to spend three years in college, since the AP credits will cover her be-ginning chemistry and physics

courses. “It is rare that students graduate early, but we’ve seen it done,” Gloege said. Accord-ing to the Registrar’s office, an average of 80 to 100 students

come to Otterbein each year with credits already earned. The AP credits that students bring from high school include foreign language, math, litera-ture and history. One advantage is that students are able to skip many prerequisites that Otter-bein requires. “I took AP calculus in high school,” said Jennifer Davis, a junior art major.

“I’m not entirely sure how the credits transferred over when I came to Otterbein,” she said. “All I know is that I didn’t need a prerequisite for the math course required to graduate.” After taking the final AP exam at the end of the course, AP services sends the scores to any college the student has listed as options. For all AP courses, a four or a

five is needed in order to receive the credit as college hours. If a three is received, the student is proclaimed as “proficient,” and is able to skip only certain prereq-uisites. “I got a four on my AP litera-ture exam my senior year,” said Ashley May, a freshman nursing major at Harrison College. “So when I came to Harrison, I al-ready had a couple credit hours.”

”“ I’ll get in whatever college experience I need to and is meant for me. McKenna Cimpermansenior, Westerville North

With students being able to skip courses, prerequisites or even graduate early due to AP or the growing PSEO credits, some people wonder if the students feel as though they will not re-ceive the full college experience. “I’ll get in whatever col-lege experience I need to and is meant for me,” Cimperman said. t&c

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www.otterbein360.com vol. 94, issue 18 5arts & entertainment

By Julia RoBideauStaff Writer

Swinging lights brighten nights

photo by kristen davis

this place about to glow: Kevin Sears swings lights attached by teth-ers during his breaks from working at the OtterDen.

OtterDen worker practices unique hobby

Lines and circles of glowing blue, green and red streak in the night in front of the OtterDen. These swinging lights of varying shapes glow in the darkness, cap-turing the attention of passing students. What are those lights? Who is that guy swinging them? When you walk into the OtterDen, behind the counter Kevin Sears flips a burger or tosses a salad. He is in the typical uniform, black pants and a white work shirt. However, on his break he zips up his hoodie and pops in his earbuds. With the music playing, he swings his arms, and the lights travel with him. This artistic dis-play, Sears’ hobby, is called poi. According to homeofpoi.com, poi originates from the Maori Tribe in New Zealand where it is still practiced among cultural tribes today. There are many different props used to perform it. Performers in New Zealand often use fire, but in modern poi, the performer uses lights. Modern poi is performed by taking two lights on stretchy tethers and juggling and manipu-lating them in a way so the lights make shapes likes circles, flowers and even butterflies. But the kicker is to not get the tethers tangled or caught on any part of the body. Instead of fire or lights, Sears started out using tennis balls in a long sock. About a year ago, Sears started doing poi one night at a party when someone handed him the apparatus and told him to try. “(One of my girlfriend’s friends) handed me some lights and said, ‘Hey, play with these for a minute,’ and six hours later I was still spinning them,” Sears said. He continued to play around with it, and to his delight, he was good. His friends encouraged him to keep trying new tricks, and it quickly became his hobby.

Sears said that when first trying poi, you hit yourself a lot. But that didn’t stop him from making it his hobby and practic-ing at least four hours every day. Sears hails from San Diego, Calif.. He left home at the age of 16, finished high school and then decided to try his hand at art school. But when financial aid fell through, he was at a loss until an acquaintance heard about his situation and sent him a Greyhound ticket. He’s been in Columbus since 2005 working in culinary arts. Despite all of the hardships, Sears kept a positive attitude and is still an outgoing, optimistic person. He is delighted that his poi performances are appreci-ated. “I’m really glad people are interested in what I do,” Sears said. “It’s really a good feeling that people are talking about it, especially because it’s something that is so easy to get into. … Ev-eryone is really encouraging.” Sears said he’s glad people ap-preciate his performance because that’s why he does it. “It’s performance art,” Sears said. “You do it so people can enjoy it.” Whether he wanted the lights to draw attention or not, it caught the eyes of Otterbein stu-dents whenever he performed. “It looks super cool,” said Rachel Kerr, a freshman public accounting major. “It’s just really random, and no one knows why he’s doing it. I think people don’t want to be awkward and strike up a conversation as to what he’s doing, but they’re curious for sure.” When you watch Sears perform, you’ll notice he has headphones on. Sears said he listens to electronic dance music because of its repetitiveness, beats and wackiness. He said he is proud of his skill. He wants to continue doing poi and learn new tricks. “Every few weeks, I feel like I get to a new level of understand-ing it,” Sears said. “It’s one of

the few hobbies I’ve actually kept going for some time and it’s so much fun.” While poi is a way to get through the work day, he said he enjoys cooking and working at the OtterDen. “I think people like the food I make,” he said. “My favorite thing to make are the specials sometimes (because) we change them often. … I try to make ev-erything special in its own way.” Some specials were created because of Sears and his propos-als to Bon Appetit for new food ideas. Sears proposed ideas that have been approved and will appear on the menu in the near future. However, these ideas can-not be revealed because they are confidential, according to Sears. He admits that he enjoys working in the Den as opposed to upstairs in the cafeteria be-cause he gets to see people enjoy the food he makes. In the future, Sears said he would like to be a comedian, or maybe even multi-task as a poi performer and comedian. He said he’s hardly an expert in poi, but he will work to be better and continue spinning.t&c

With the best in music, sports and Otterbein!

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Video Game Releases▪ “Gears of War: Judgment”

Spring break

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Movie Releases▪ “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone”▪ “The Call”

Movie Releases▪ “Oz the Great and Powerful”▪ “Dead Man Down”

St. Patrick’s Day

Campus Event▪ Freshman Musical Theatre Ensemble, 7 p.m. in Riley Auditorium

Campus Event▪ “After the Fall,” 7:30 p.m. at Cowan Hall

Campus Event▪ OtterThon from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Campus Center▪ Women’s and men’s track and field atLast Chance Meet

Music Releases▪ “People, Hell & Angels” — Jimi Hendrix▪ “Memphis” — Boz Scaggs

Campus Event▪ Cash Cab: Launch Event for the Campus Activities Board, 5-7 p.m. in the Cardinal’s Nest

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Campus Event▪ “After the Fall,” 8 p.m. at Cowan Hall

Campus Event▪ “After the Fall,” 8 p.m. at Cowan Hall

Campus Event▪ Softball vs. Lake Forest, 1 p.m.▪ Softball vs. Augs-burg, 3 p.m.▪ “After the Fall,” 8 p.m. at Cowan Hall

Campus Event▪ “After the Fall,” 8 p.m. at Cowan Hall

Campus Event▪ “After the Fall,” 8 p.m. at Cowan Hall

Campus Event▪ “After the Fall,” 2:30 p.m. at Cowan Hall

Campus Event▪ Artist Alison Bechdel visits campus

Campus Event▪ Otterbein Love Song: Junior Cab-eret 2013, 8 p.m. in the Pit Theater▪ Gospel Festival, 2:30 p.m. at Church of the Master

Campus Event▪ Men’s tennis vs. New England University▪ Women’s ten-nis vs. Lawrence University

Campus Event▪ Baseball vs. Lasell, 10 a.m.▪ Softball vs. Augsburg, 1 p.m.▪ Women’s tennis vs. Calvin College

Campus Event▪ Softball vs. Anderson, 11 a.m.▪ Softball vs. Endicott, 1 p.m.

Campus Event▪ Softball vs. McDaniel, 11 a.m.▪ Softball vs. Endicott, 1 p.m.▪ Men’s and women’s tennis vs. University of the Ozarks

Movie Releases▪ “The Host”

Music Releases▪ “Old Sock” — Eric Clapton▪ “What About Now” — Bon Jovi

Music Releases▪ “The 20/20 Ex-perience” — Justin Timberlake

Music Releases▪ “Based On A True Story...” — Blake Shelton▪ “Comedown Ma-chine” — The Strokes

Campus Event▪ Baseball vs. Plym-outh State, 10 a.m.▪ Women’s tennis vs. Hamilton Col-lege

Campus Event▪ Baseball vs. Lasell, 9 a.m. ▪ Baseball vs. Knox, 12 p.m.

Campus Event▪ Baseball vs. Knox, 10 a.m.

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Campus Event▪ Baseball vs. Rio Grande, 4 p.m.

Campus Event▪ Softball vs. Wooster, 3:30 and 5:30 p.m.▪ Men’s lacrosse vs. Kenyon, 4 p.m.▪ Women’s la-crosse at Kenyon, 5 p.m.

Campus Event▪ Softball vs. Mount Union, 1 p.m.

Campus Event▪ Men’s lacrosse vs. Adrian, 2 p.m. ▪ Softball vs. Mount Union, 3 p.m.▪ Women’s tennis vs. Mount Union, 3:30 p.m.

Still spring breakSpring break Yep, spring break Spring break, don’t end

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Information compiled by Josh Park. Information from

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Movie Releases▪ “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone”▪ “The Call”

Movie Releases▪ “Oz the Great and Powerful”▪ “Dead Man Down”

St. Patrick’s Day

Campus Event▪ Freshman Musical Theatre Ensemble, 7 p.m. in Riley Auditorium

Campus Event▪ “After the Fall,” 7:30 p.m. at Cowan Hall

Campus Event▪ OtterThon from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Campus Center▪ Women’s and men’s track and field atLast Chance Meet

Music Releases▪ “People, Hell & Angels” — Jimi Hendrix▪ “Memphis” — Boz Scaggs

Campus Event▪ Cash Cab: Launch Event for the Campus Activities Board, 5-7 p.m. in the Cardinal’s Nest

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Campus Event▪ “After the Fall,” 8 p.m. at Cowan Hall

Campus Event▪ “After the Fall,” 8 p.m. at Cowan Hall

Campus Event▪ Softball vs. Lake Forest, 1 p.m.▪ Softball vs. Augs-burg, 3 p.m.▪ “After the Fall,” 8 p.m. at Cowan Hall

Campus Event▪ “After the Fall,” 8 p.m. at Cowan Hall

Campus Event▪ “After the Fall,” 8 p.m. at Cowan Hall

Campus Event▪ “After the Fall,” 2:30 p.m. at Cowan Hall

Campus Event▪ Artist Alison Bechdel visits campus

Campus Event▪ Otterbein Love Song: Junior Cab-eret 2013, 8 p.m. in the Pit Theater▪ Gospel Festival, 2:30 p.m. at Church of the Master

Campus Event▪ Men’s tennis vs. New England University▪ Women’s ten-nis vs. Lawrence University

Campus Event▪ Baseball vs. Lasell, 10 a.m.▪ Softball vs. Augsburg, 1 p.m.▪ Women’s tennis vs. Calvin College

Campus Event▪ Softball vs. Anderson, 11 a.m.▪ Softball vs. Endicott, 1 p.m.

Campus Event▪ Softball vs. McDaniel, 11 a.m.▪ Softball vs. Endicott, 1 p.m.▪ Men’s and women’s tennis vs. University of the Ozarks

Movie Releases▪ “The Host”

Music Releases▪ “Old Sock” — Eric Clapton▪ “What About Now” — Bon Jovi

Music Releases▪ “The 20/20 Ex-perience” — Justin Timberlake

Music Releases▪ “Based On A True Story...” — Blake Shelton▪ “Comedown Ma-chine” — The Strokes

Campus Event▪ Baseball vs. Plym-outh State, 10 a.m.▪ Women’s tennis vs. Hamilton Col-lege

Campus Event▪ Baseball vs. Lasell, 9 a.m. ▪ Baseball vs. Knox, 12 p.m.

Campus Event▪ Baseball vs. Knox, 10 a.m.

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Campus Event▪ Baseball vs. Rio Grande, 4 p.m.

Campus Event▪ Softball vs. Wooster, 3:30 and 5:30 p.m.▪ Men’s lacrosse vs. Kenyon, 4 p.m.▪ Women’s la-crosse at Kenyon, 5 p.m.

Campus Event▪ Softball vs. Mount Union, 1 p.m.

Campus Event▪ Men’s lacrosse vs. Adrian, 2 p.m. ▪ Softball vs. Mount Union, 3 p.m.▪ Women’s tennis vs. Mount Union, 3:30 p.m.

Still spring breakSpring break Yep, spring break Spring break, don’t end

Good Friday — school/offices closed

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www.otterbein360.com vol. 94, issue 18 7sportsAthletes earn All-Ohio honorsFairchild, Korpieski and Seesholtz make Div. III All-Ohio first team

By Jaylin KennedyStaff Writer

Junior Pat Seesholtz and seniors Anthony Korpieski and Trey Fairchild made the 2012 OhioCollegeFootball.com All-Ohio DIII first team after an impressive 8-2 record last fall. With a big smile across his face one might find it difficult to believe that Pat Seesholtz could have a mean streak on the football field. “I’m never mad on the field,” Seesholtz said. “I just get a little crazy.” Along with making first team All-Ohio Seesholtz was also selected to the D3football.com All-America fourth team after recording 41 tackles and 11 sacks during last season. “Zack Grieves texted me and told me congratulations,” Seesholtz said. “I was completely shocked. I thought there were one-handed grab: Fairchild jumps for a one-handed touchdown catch.

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two or three other people even in the OAC who could have gotten it.” Seesholtz credits most of his success to head football coach Tim Doup, who led the Cardinals to their first winning season since the 2010 season. “Coach Doup, he’s just amaz-ing,” Seesholtz said. “He’s a father figure, a leader, a coach. I think that’s what the team lacked before: a sense of direction, motivation and leadership.” Seesholtz also earned All-OAC honors for his performance last fall. Korpieski, who also made first team All-Ohio, led the OAC last season with six intercep-tions, three of them returned for touchdowns. He also recorded 30 tackles last fall and finished his career as Otterbein’s all-time leader in interceptions with 14. Fairchild, the final member

of the trio to make first team All-Ohio, recorded 28 recep-tions, 430 yards receiving and four touchdowns after a season plagued by injury. Fairchild who was also an All-American as a junior adds this honor to his long list of awards over his college career. “It’s a great honor to be com-pared to the best players in your sport at your level,” Fairchild said. Currently Fairchild is prepar-ing for the NFL Regional Com-bine and is sticking to a strict routine for the event. “I usually wake up around nine o’clock and eat breakfast,” Fairchild said. “I go workout, come back home to rest for a little while, then go workout again.” So far, Fairchild has had contact with the Detroit Lions and numerous Canadian football league teams. t&c

wednesday, feb. 27, 2013Tan & Cardinal8 sports

Senior Hannah Day walked onto the court going through her normal routine of stretch-ing, shooting and chatting with her teammates before the OAC Championship game at Ohio Northern University. Even though the team lost to the Polar Bears of Ohio North-ern, 73-46, on Saturday night in the OAC Championship, they received an at-large bid for the NCAA Division III tournament. The Cardinals will face the Scots of Maryville College from Tenn. on March 1. The time is still to be determined. Day, an allied health major, who plans to become a physi-cal therapist after graduation, discussed the best moments of her college basketball career, her favorite foods on campus and a ritual she performed before every game. How do you feel about this being your final season? It is so crazy to believe that this is my last season. It has gone so quick and I have had so much fun and don’t want it to come to an end.

What advice would you give to the underclassmen of the team? The advice I would give the underclassman would be to soak it all up and make memories that will last a lifetime. Don’t take any time playing basketball for granted and make sure to have fun with it. What was the highlight of your senior season, individually? Individually, the highlight of my senior basketball season has been being able to play with all the seniors a final time at home on senior night and making it to the OAC championship game.

What was the best moment for the team this season? For the team, it would have to be giving Coach her 300th win, getting the school’s second season in a row with 20 wins and making it to the OAC champion-ship game. Are there any superstitions or rituals you follow during season or before games? Before each game, I always had Tabatha Piper braid my hair.

What advice would you give to student athletes for success in and

out of a sport? Keep a calendar and write down everything you have to do and when it’s due and balance time to do homework before or after practice. What are you looking forward to most about graduation? Making money in a career and not having to drive around campus two times to find a park-ing spot. What has been your favorite pastime on campus? Quizno’s. What is your favorite meal or food on campus? Definitely breakfast at the CC.

What Otterbein traditions or activities will you miss most? Free movie nights and college nights at Old Bag. If you could change the Otterbein mascot to anything you wanted, what or who would it be, and why? Any animal that is intimidat-ing, unlike our cardinal wearing a sweater.

By Lindsay ViLgaStaff Writer

Forward Hannah Day discusses basketball and memorable college moments

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defensive stance: Day is currently seven points shy of breaking the 1,000 career point mark at Otterbein and may pass it in Friday’s matchup against the Scots of Maryville of Tenn.

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laying it up: Day goes in for a layup as part of her 28-point effort.t&c