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Phoenix

2010

dec09 February 2010 – Prometheus Bound
It is a contentious time for Wabash as the college works to cope with the ailing economy. Continuing our recent analysis of budget cuts, Bob Cassady in this issue explores the role of the classics at Wabash and the current administration’s treatment of the department. Nolan Eller also provides a look at Wabash alumni and their commitment to public service, while Steve Henke issues a call to service of a different sort.

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2009

dec09 December 2009 – The Other Cuts
Much has been made in recent weeks about the cuts taking place in the Wabash College faculty. In this issue, we look into some of other cuts being made across the campus. First, Michael Nossett weighs in on possible cuts in the curriculum. Then Adam Current discusses restructuring at Campus Services, and tells the story of a thirty-year member of the Wabash community who will soon be losing his job.

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oct09 October 2009 – The Death of the Student Judiciary
Last year, following the disbandment of Delta Tau Delta, talk of a Student Judiciary to get students involved in the disciplinary process was prevalent on campus. This semester, the idea is all but dead. In this issue, Adam Brasich, Brad Vest, and Austin Rovenstine conduct a thorough investigation of the Student Judiciary, outline its troubled history, and explain why the idea was misguided from the start. Also featured are articles about Chapel Sing, Co-ed Never shirts, and WCU speaker Joseph C. Phillips.

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aug09-small August 2009 – Freshman Survival Guide
In this issue, you will find articles ranging from insightful interviews with the new Wabash College Associate Dean of Students and the Head Football Coach, to advice for students seeking religious satisfaction and ways to get involved in the Wabash community. You will also find a history of The Phoenix and its mission statement, a humorous tale of a summer stimulus package, and much more. All of this is an introduction to Wabash traditions for the benefit of our newest brothers.

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April 2009 April 2009 – Wabash and the Conservative Mind

Say what you will about conservatism nationally; here at Wabash, we are as strong and enthusiastic as ever. Our staff is larger, our issues are fuller, and our events are better attended than they have been in a long while. More and more people are getting involved. In this issue you will read stories not only from our usual cast of contributors, but also from first-time writers Jacob Nettnay, John Moton, Ben Williams, Drs. Bojan Tunguz and Ed McLean, as well as amazing new artwork by Adam Cooper.

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march09 March 2009 – Moving Forward

The Admissions Department plays a vital role in recruiting, admitting, and maintaining a student body that represents our best ideals of Wabash. In two separate pieces, Luke Blakeslee and Austin Rovenstine examine the department’s success and shortcomings, and offer their advice on how to move forward after the school’s painful fall semester.

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february09 February 2009 – In Defense of Great Men

As Wabash College celebrates the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln’s birth, Austin Rovenstine looks at the President’s place in history, and examines the merits of an often derided way of looking at the past. Also in this issue, read a profile of Judge Matt Hanson ‘91, a tribute to Dr. Bill Placher, Dr. Kubiak’s “Wabash and the Two Faces of Dionysus,” and Dr. Webb’s infamous soccer article.

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2008

november08 November 2008 – Broken Trust: An Investigation of Center Hall

Brent Kent and Jay Horrey investigate new developments surrounding the death of Patrick Woehnker and the disbandment of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity. Their findings bring into question the college administration’s dedication to the students and the Gentleman’s Rule. The concluding authors’ note offers a brief commentary and a recommendation
for moving forward.

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October 2008 – A Perspective on the Gentleman’s Rule

The Gentleman’s Rule is an important part of the Wabash experience. We talk about it a great deal, and it is something we are constantly evaluating. In this issue Editor-in-Chief Sean Clerget puts a new perspective on our oldest rule. Also in this issue you can read stories about a new faculty member, Professor Tunguz, and about a Wabash Conservative Union speaker, Paul Kengor, who will visit campus October 14th.

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august08 August 2008 – Freshmen Survival Guide

In this back-to-school issue, you will read sound advice for the freshman class, a perspective on Wabash religion, thoughts on the 2008 presidential election, and Dr. Webb’s “Christ Against the Multi-Culturalists.”

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april08 April 2008 – Conservatives Divided: What is the Future of the Conservative Movement?

What does it mean to be conservative? People are labeled ‘conservative’ for different reasons. The conservative movement truly is a coalition. There are different opinions about the current state of the movement and about what direction it should take. Some of these differences are expressed in this issue.

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march08 March 2008 – Political Liberal, Wabash Conservative

This issue’s cover feature, written by a politically liberal Wabash student, expresses how he is able to find common ground with The Phoenix on issues dealing with preserving Wabash tradition. Also in this issue, you will read about the departure of Professor Humberto Barreto, thoughts on charitable giving and articles on race relations.

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february08 February 2008 – The Strategic Plan: Can Wabash Hold It Together?

In this issue, Editor-in-Chief Sean Clerget investigates the Wabash College strategic plan process, and looks into the language of the plan’s early drafts. You will also read about a creationist’s visit to Wabash, thoughts on the controversy surrounding Leonard Sax, the reaction to Ward Connerly, a proposal for renovating the Armory, and much more.

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2007

December 2007 December 2007 – Tortured Logic
The cover story for this issue is an investigative piece which reveals that one of the keynote speakers at a college-sponsored event brutally beat and tortured two women in the 1970s. We bring you this amazing story after uncovering dozens of original articles and conducting several interviews with people involved. Other stories in this issue discuss the growth of the Wabash Newman Center, the glaring problems with Wabash’s work-study program, and a fantastic interview with the owner of one of Crawfordsville’s most cherished restaurants.

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nov07 November 2007 – Tenure Process Revealed

A main portion of the issue is dedicated to learning more about the College faculty.Tenure is an issue which few students know much about and so the article on page 10 is an attempt to explain how it works. The following pages were designed to help show where tenure-track professors were in the tenure process. The Quality of Life Survey has been a hot topic on cam- pus for the last week. However, the discussion has not fully addressed some of the more serious implications, which The Phoenix attempts to do in this issue.

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sep07 September 2007 – Wabash: Under Distress


So far, we have had two very successful callouts, netting a total of more than 15 interested freshmen and upperclassmen. We are pleased to be able to add their talent to our efforts throughout the next year.
This semester will be an exciting one, as we reestablish our presence on campus. The staff of The Wabash Conservative Union is looking forward to the opportunity to create an organization from scratch that it truly their own and whose reputation is directly related to their own efforts.

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nov07 April 2007 – A New Era in Conservatism


This magazine is the result of a lot of hard work – the decision to create the Wabash Conservative Union and to publish a magazine within two weeks of that creation was not one we made lightly. However, once we made that decision, the student staffers worked diligently to produce the quality work you have before you. This is truly a testament to how invigorated these students are and how devoted they are to what we began last year in the pages of The Wabash Commentary. I owe all of them a lot, but not just for the extra time they spent the last week getting this issue ready for print. I also owe them for their loyalty and their support in recent weeks, which has made all the difference in the world to me.

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