https://archives.uwp.edu/files/original/30fb2379dc3c3a49e6f83b05bf9ffbb7.pdf 420b88d4d96e2e6d215e8e27209715bd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource University of Wisconsin - Parkside Ranger News Description An account of the resource Student newspaper of UW-Parkside Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Issue Volume 24, issue 13 Headline Used for newspapers, the Headline element describes the main article of the issue. Dale Wheeler: Giving Back to the Community Series Number The series number of the original collection. UWPAC124 Ranger News Text Any textual data included in the document .... I '~~q~s, I T Y , 0 F ; W I S CON SIN - PAR K SID E VOLUME 24 • ISSUE 14 • JANUARY 18, 1996 DaleWheeler: GivingBack to the Community • Genevieve Guran PhotoEditor Prof. Dale Wheeler of Parkside's chemistry depart- ment believes in giving back to the community. Organizing the events of National Chemistry Week is one way he has found to do this. For the last two years Prof.Wheeler has served as the chairman of the commit- I tee responsible for the events of National Chemistry Week in our nine county area. National Chemistry Week is an event which grew out of National Chemistry Day which was initiated by the American Chemical Society overa decade ago. National I Chemistry Day began as an ~ttempt to shine a positive light on chemistry, to show peoplehow their lives have benefitted from advance- ments in chemistry, and to givethem a basic "chemical literacy." Nowthe events of National Chemistry Week are largely i geared toward peaking the mterest of grade school and I highschool students. Prof. I Wheeler, along with volun- teers from UW-Milwaukee Marquette, Carroll College: and Parkside, made the week I a fun and memorable learn- ingexperience for the 3700 kidswho attended the festiv- ities which took place at Discovery World in lIil waukee. I Prof. Wheeler also orga- nized a number of other lJnaginativeand educational activities. Three local high ~hools participated in Dale Wheeler Professor of Chemistry at UW-Parkside National Mole Day (Oct. 23rd) and the winning high school, Washington Park in Racine, will be visited by a team from CHEM-TV, a pro- gram put out by Dow Chemical Company to pro- mote chemistry. In a compe- tition called Elements of Our World, also organized by Prof. Wheeler, grade .school classes each picked an ele- ment from the Periodic Table and described why it is important to the world. In another competition, Battle of the Burets, 50 high school students, in teams of two, took part in a titrating com- petition. Finally, as part of a "Chemistry Buddies Program," high school stu- dents visited grade schools and helped the younger kids carry out simple chemistry experiments. These programs and activi- ties all have one thing in common: they promote an interest in science in general and chemistry in particular. They also promote a wonder- ful spirit of cooperation and teamwork. Prof. Wheeler's work with these programs has been of great benefit to students in Southeastern Wisconsin. He says of his work with area schools: llWe are a communi- ty-based university and we should be involved in the community ... .1 guess I have embraced that role and I like it .. .1 like to allow people an opportunity to learn some- thing if they want to." ESTABLISHED 1972 Con Artists • Derek Bishop Staff Writer Purchasing swampland in Florida, fast money-making schemes, and get-rich-quick offers are just some of the sales pitches that are with- drawing money from the pockets of the numerous uninformed. Basically, these "Con" methods take your money and leave like a one- night stand. Recently, university offi- cials have been notified that several Parkside students have become a part of a "bogus" company called Fortune in Motion (Suite 601-1001 West Broadway; Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 4Hl Canada, (604) 731-0737). Individuals are lured through sales meetings which are held throughout the state (WI) to invest money with an individual broker. The person invest- ing the money actually becomes a customer of the broker, who in turn, is encouraged to go out and recruit other people with the intent that the investor will eventually become a broker and qualify for low priced travel trips . Usually nobody profits in this "pyramid structured" scheme except for the bro- ker. The investor is left with recourse, because the com- pany does not actually hold the money; the broker con- trols the money. It is consid- ered a chain distribution scheme. The Justice Department for the State of Wisconsin has filed a lawsuit against this company but no trial date has yet been scheduled. The Justice Department reflects that the company has violated the Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection Administrative Code #122. The department also states that anybody who continues to do business with Fortune in Motion does so at their own risk. And any individual who feels that he or she has been vic- timized by this investment scheme should seek legal counsel. Objectivism Explored • Cynthia Johnson Guest Writer The philosophies of Russian-born writer Ayn Rand will be discussed at the Food for Thought Bookstore and Cafe on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday nights of each month at 8:00 PM. Ayn Rand is the author of such books as The Fountainhead, AtlM Shrugged, Anthem, and oth- ers. Her theories address issu-es of capitalism, egoism, and individualism. Anyone who has read her books or has an interest in learning more about this author/philosopher is wel- come to attend any or all meetings. Those with oppos- ing views and philosophies are also welcome to attend as well. The discussion will be lead by Carthage student Jim Zika, a philosophy student and Lincoln Scholarship winner. The Food for Thought Bookstore and Cafe is located on the north side 0 Carthage College Campus. turn east just past the bridge on Sheridan Rd. and follow the one way street to the grey house at the top of the hill. For more information and to register, call Cynthia Johnson at 551-5515 between the hours of 11 and 3 during the day or 7 and 11 evenings. Otherwise, call the voice mail at 552-6563 and leave a message and a number. Smile for a Child • Derek Bishop Staff Writer Two major status organi- zations of Parkside have spread the good cheer by col- lecting donated toys for needy children. Latinos Unidos and the Black Student Union have gath- ered numbers again for the Second Annual Smile For A Child organization. The sophomore crusade debuted in November of 1994 which allowed the organizations time to prepare for each upcoming ho-ho season. When most clubs channel their energy to the Parkside campus the two organiza- tions have gone against the grain, "The program (Smile for a Child) united the two clubs and strives to benefit the communities of Kenosha and Racine", said BSU-SOC Representative, Greg Jones. Two children are all smiles thanks to the efforts of Latinos Unidos and Black Student Union. The cooperative clubs established numerous loca- tions throughout the Parks ide campus and col- lected toys from November 20 to December 16. "Last year, we donated over 200 toys to the Spanish Center and the Lincoln Center of Kenosha," stated Latinos Unidos Secretary and Chairperson for the Project, Angelita Garcia. "This year, the groups have donated about 200 toys to the Love and Charity Mission in Racine and the Safe House in Kenosha." PSGA U'pdate: Resignations and elections at 12/15 meeting • Kristine Hansen News Editor Parkside Student Government Association met on December 15, 1995 and closed out the semester with a series of elections and resolutions for the New Year. Tom Belongia shocked fel- low PSGAers by announcing his resignation as Senator effective February 2. "I don't feel I can serve the students of the university. I hope the Senate can move on to more important issues. Let's move on to the students," said Belongia. Belongia would like to con- tinue working with legisla- tive affairs in Student Government after February 2. Tyson Wilda was elected and sworn in as PSGA Vice- President and resigned from his Senator position. Steven Zieman resigned from his Senator position effective January 16 due to work conflicts. Two new Senators were nominated to replace Wilda and Zieman. PSGA President 'Ibm Richie opened the meeting with reports from the Facilities and Planning Committee, Transportation Committee, and Career Planning Committee. The Facilities and Planning Committee is looking for ways to reorganize space and will begin touring class- rooms soon. One PSGA member is working as part of the Transportation Committee by putting together a survey on usage of the Racine Bus and Kenosha Transit. Richie stated that the Kenosha Transit recently came down from $90,000 to about $80,000. The Career and Planning Committee is recruiting Kenosha and Racine high school students and has talked with Chancellor Eleanor Smith about sup- porting the Student Health Services move which some faculty are against. Tyson Wilda said, "The response time isn't realistically going to go'down due to the move." Wilda was originally against the move. Teri Jacobson, President Pro Tern and Chair of SUFAC, reported on the Search and Screen Committee, which is in the process of reviewing resumes and setting up interviews for a computer management technician position who will spend half of his/her time manning the computer assistant desk and the other half of his/her time hosting workshops for students and faculty. PSGA Senator Karen Diehl suggested Campus Police be asked to reevalu- ate their responsibilities toward housing students. "When any student needs help from Campus Police, they need approval from DeAnn Stone," said Diehl. Stone is the Director of Residence Life and can not always be reached during weeknights or weekends. "They have the authority to write tickets but they can't get your keys out," said one PSGA member, referring to students locking their keys in their cars. Some of the emergency phones are not working. Print Disappearance • Derek Bishop Staff Writer On December 12, 1995, (4:30 p.m.) University Police reported a framed print entitled Truce. by Ron Fundingslend, had been taken from the wall at Molinaro D-130. The art work had been purchased and dis- played by the Art Department for public enjoyment. It is hoped that the personts) responsible will return the work of art. A $50 reward is being offered by the University Police for information leading to the arrest, conviction, and return of the miss- ing print. In the event that the print is returned to the Art Department undam- aged, no questions will be asked. Information regarding the print can be directed to campus policeat 595-2455. Editor-in-Chief Managing Editor News Editor Feature Editor Photo Editor Entertainment Editor Sports Editors Copy Editors Secretary Columnists Jim Hendrickson Karen Diehl Kristine Hansen April Schoenberg Genevieve Guran Tyson Wilda Scott Fragale AI Heppner Amy Fiebig Jocelyn Hoppe Cynthia Baumann C.J. Nelson Barb Churchill Maria Smith Business Manager Assistant Business Manager Business Representative Danell Berger Jeff Dose Derek Bishop Ranger News is published by students of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, who are solely responsible for its editorial policy and content. Third time around for The First Amendment-:~~.' ~, Mt, .......... r+~\<i,nrl), • Kristine Hansen NewsEditor Beginning this semester Parkside students will have a second newspaper to con- sult called The First Amendment. However, this is not an inauguration. Faculty and some students may remember the paper because of its inconsistent publishing since 1991. English professors Pamela Gilbert and Alan Shucard haveagreed to serve as advi- sors to The First Amend- ment. With the motto "Read our paper even if you can't find ouroffice,"current Editor-in- Chief Pam Bradshaw and Managing Editor Ron Mulder have been rationing their $440.00 budget while searching for an office. They recently have secured the WLBRradio station room in the Parkside Union. Bradshaw and Mulder were told by S.O.C. President Nathan Piper that S.O.C. will not allow them to create a facsimile paper to compete with The Ranger News. "It [The First Amend- ment] started as a serious newspaper that quickly degenerated to a humor forum," explained Bradshaw. Mulder added that, "[Now] the purpose is to provide stu- dents with news regarding Parkside, the UW system, plus state and federal legis- lation affecting students. It is also intended to be a seri- ous editorial forum for stu- dent news." The First Amendment was started -by Jeff Woosley in 1991 as a monthly newspa- per. Parkside student Arian Adair-Nichols attempted to revive the paper last year. "The plan would have worked, but the people did not. Originally, we had hoped it would be a self-suffi- cient newspaper," said Adair- Nichols. Some topics student writ- ers will tackle include cam- pus events, political events in the communitY.NIL such as strikes and rallies and an alter- native page. "It's going to be of everything else," said Mulder of the alternative page. Also, there will be free classifieds and advertising space available for cam- pus organizations. Tom Belongia, PSGA Senator, said,"I'm thinking about writing edi- torials. I don't like restrictions." The Amendment is searching for othe poli tic ally-sound voices to contribute to the first issue due sometime in January. Interested stu- dents can contact either Pam Bradshaw or Ron Mulder through the campus directory. IN THE DARK? LET US SHED SOME LIGHT ON THE SUBJECT ..• The Social Acfioll 'l'lu~ah'c G.·OIlI' "ill I,e Iaa"illg its first orgalli7..aCiollallllccHng FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 1996 at I 1'.111. ill COIUUI Arhil 135 ALL FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS WELCOMEl / Student Services Will Be Provided Each Monday and Thursday Evening Until 6 p.m. (When classes are in session) Admissions ... Molinaro D111 AdvisingCenter WYLL107 Career Center WYLLD175 Cashier ... WYLLD193 Educational and Career Development WYLLD175 Financial Aid WYLLD191 InformationCenter ... Union Bazaar MulticulturalStudent Affairs WYLLD182 Registrar/Student Records WYLLD187 Student Life/UniversityActivities... Union209 Student Health and Counseling ." MolinaroD115 EdI-t;orIo,I POIICY RangerNews encourages letters to Letters must be typed and include the the Editor. author's name and phone number.To Lettersshould not exceed 250 words be published, letters must be free and should be delivered to the from misleading or libelous content. Ranger Newsoffice (WYLL D139C) Letters that fail to comply will not be or e-mailed to hendricj@it.uwp.edu published. by noon the Monday before publica- Ranger News reserves the right to tion. edit letters. Mapia's Melange by Maria Smith Ranger Columnist I'm an adult survivor of "The Great Santa Claus Hoax". There, 1 said it....ha~py now? 1don t know about any of you, but don't you find this whole Santa Claus thing we're still feeding our youth a bit psychotic? 1 think we're seriously screwing with the minds of these trusting young people. Consider this, we tell these gullible children that Santa works only one night to deliver gifts to all the children around the world on Christmas Eve. Now, 1don't know about any of you, but when -I was a kia 1 thought Santa was some kind of work- aholic freak when my parents told me that one. Then we tell kids that Santa only deliv- ers to the "good"chil- dren and that he's always watching them. Santa is sounding a bit like he could be arrest- ed for stalking with that line of bull. What about telling these children that he comes down the chim- ney? Well, when 1 was about seven 1wondered how Santa was going to shimmy his butt down my chimney because it was cemented shut and just used as a decora- tion. Let's not forget the "Santa has reindeer that can fly" bull . They have no winEf" but they can fly. When 1was young, my broth- er Peter and cousin Butchie thought that if reindeer could fly with- out wings then so could they. They both jumped out of the sec- ond story window of our house on Christmas Eve because my mother and aunt told them that they thought they just saw Santa and his more cash from that damned fairy. My mother used to tell me it was because he was older. What the hell did that have to do with anything, 1 thought? 1later found out that my brother was scamming one of the two quarters that mom used to put under my pillow. Anyway, back to the matter at hand. Three Big Lies reindeer overhead. Yes, they're both okay and today our family still tells that story to embarrass them (like I'm doing now), but when you're six or seven years old and the adults you trust tell you such sensationalis- tic stories in a very believable way, you can make a few errors in judgement, like hurling your body out of a win- dow. Not me. 1knew pretty early on that they were lying. Toget even, I'd play an occasional joke on them. When 1was eight 1 snuck under the Christmas tree and rearranged all of the name tags on the gifts. So, that year dad received a "Beach Malibu Barbie" and my brother got a bra. Does anyone remem- ber the Easter Bunny? At least Santa was human, but with this lie we're telling kids that a fricken bunny is toting baskets full of chocolate all over the country leaving them on the dressers of chil- dren who believe. Where did this bunny come from anyway? And what does he have to do with this very religious holiday? My best friend Donna, who is now a doctor and owns her own practice . recalled to me that sh~ was always petrified of rabbits when she was a child after having been bitten by a wild one, yet her parents still told her that the Easter Bunny was going to sneak into her room on Easter morning. She told me that she was scared sh--Iess and used to set all kinds of elaborate traps to try and stop the blood hun- gry bunny from reach- mg her bed. Parents don't realize how scary some of these fictitious characters can be to a child. Haven't you ever seen a screaming child who was scared out of his/her little mind when he/she sat on Santa's lap? 1would be too, have you seen some of tliese Santa wannabee's? He's a stranger who usually reeks of the egg roll he recently ate in the mall courtyard on one of his "Santa breaks" and is always looking at his watch to determine when he and his rein- deer can go home and heat up a TV dinner and pop an X-rated movie m the VCR Talk about tall tales, what about the ridicu- lous tale of the "Tooth Fairy". Now, this is a completely useless lie. What's the point? Just tell your kid to give you the tooth and you'll give them the money. \\2J.y lie? When my brother and sisters and I lost our teeth as we were grow- ing, we were told, as are most of our youth, to put the tooth under our respective pillows and the tooth fairy would put some cash in place of the "missing body part" while we slept (think about what we re doing here ... money for a body part). 1can remember many a night with that half- bloody tooth under my pillow just waiting for this fairy with her bag of cash to appear. 1never did see her but my mother assured me that she was real. 1 remember wondering why the tooth fairy always gave my trou- ble-makmg brother more money than me. 1 couldn't figure this bitch out. She must like boys better than girls, 1thought. Peter always made out with better gifts from Santa bigger baskets from the Easter Bunny, and Whl' do we do it? Wh can t we make our rei. gious holid~'ys truly religious? Why must we lie to our children? We can still celebrate' these holidays. We can still stimulate the imaginations of our children and we can do it all without perpatu. ating' some ~retty coles, sal lies like 'The Great Santa Clau~ Easter Bunny andlOoth Fairy Hoaxes". Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ranger , Volume 24, issue 14, January 18, 1996 Description An account of the resource Student newspaper of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Kenosha, Wis. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1/18/1996 Subject The topic of the resource College student newspapers and periodicals Student publications University of Wisconsin-Parkside--Newspapers Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newspaper Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Kenosha, Wisconsin Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available University of Wisconsin-Parkside Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Board of Regents of the University Wisconsin System black student union bookstore con artists first amendment latinos unidos men's basketball parkside student government association (PSGA)