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| Photo by BEN RUEHLMANN Democratic presidential hopeful Wesley Clark made an impromptu campaign trail stop to speak in Wesleyan’s Batten Center C-MAC this past Saturday. |
After an introduction recognizing him as "a patriot, a family man, a man of faith, a southerner and a man of humble beginnings," Democratic presidential hopeful Wes Clark entered the Batten Center C-MAC last Saturday to chants of “We Want Wes!” from a crowd comprised of Wesleyan students and faculty and members of the Hampton Roads community. Wesleyan's political science association sponsored Clark's visit after students Heather Denis and Carol Hall attended Democrat John Edwards' rally at Norfolk State on Feb. 3.
“I took some students to the Edwards rally at Norfolk State, and they went on to contact Wes Clark’s campaign about a rally,” said Political Science professor Sharon Vaughan. Wesleyan senior Heather Denis was instrumental in bringing Clark's campaign to Wesleyan, as when she learned that the campaign had not confirmed a location for its rally, she suggested that it come to Wesleyan.
In his introduction, former Secretary of the Navy John Dalton said, “When you spill your blood on the battleground, it ties you to this country, and there is no greater patriot than Wes Clark.” Clark, a retired four-star general and former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, highlighted the issues of leadership, values, and his views regarding the use of military force in his speech.
“I want to bring a higher standard of leadership to America,” Clark said. “Leadership that's open, honest, and transparent, that holds the country together, doesn't divide it.”
Please see Clark, page 3
Following its Jan. 21 meeting, the Wesleyan Board of Trustees resolved to raise tuition for the 2004-2005 school year to a combined total of $27,048. This decision was made to ensure “a continued growth and development at the college.” Concerning potential students, Wesleyan is looking to recruit a strong number of participants in the PORTfolio program; in fact, doubling its existing number in size is a goal.
The school made a name for itself this past semester with enormous athletic success, which will be an added draw for potential student athletes. Wesleyan will not only be growing in student body number but in faculty members as well. Six new full-time positions are being created in the fields of Communications, English, Math, Ocean and Atmospheric Science, Political Science and Religious Studies. Financial Aid sessions were made available to students on Jan. 29 and Feb. 9, to assist them in continuing their existing financial aid or to help them learn about new opportunities for which they may be eligible.
Wesleyan students have mixed feelings about the raise in tuition for the next
academic year. Some are more than willing to readjust budgets and apply for
more financial aid simply because they love the school, while others are not
quite so easily appeased. Freshman Ginny Oates was especially frustrated when
she learned about the tuition increase.
Please see Tuition, page 3
The growth in interest and enrollment from prospective Wesleyan students has made a change in the housing process imminent. Next fall, with 631 on-campus spaces available and 683 projected resident students, it has been estimated that the college will have 52 more residents than there actually is space for. In order to bypass potential housing problems, the Residence Life Office has redesigned their procedures for the fall 2004 housing process.
"The college is growing," said director of Residence Life Keith Moore. "The college is becoming known in the Hampton Roads area, and it's known as being a good liberal arts college in general. The Batten Center, the faculty, the programs we offer and the residence halls themselves may now be a factor for increase in enrollment." Students who want to live on campus next semester should be aware of the relevant meetings and information provided by Residence Life. The early bird housing lottery, which is usually held March 23, is now being held March 1.
In order to participate in the early bird lottery, though, students must pay off all debt for the spring 2004 semester as well as the $500 deposit for the fall semester. Residence Life is projecting that within the next couple semesters, the college may not be able to house all students who are from the Hampton Roads area. For the early bird process, however, everybody, including Hampton Roads residents, can participate. All students involved in the early bird drawing have an equal opportunity for housing selection.
Please see Housing, page 2
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