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UWPAC124 Ranger News Text Any textual data included in the document Letter from the Editor Page 2 Ranger Growel & TB Awareness Page 3 • Milwaukee Baseball Legend Dies Page 6 Movies & Top Websites Page 7& 8 Music Reviews Page 9 Useful dating Tips & The Tempest Page 10 Horoscopes Page 11 Dear Emily Page 13 Police Page 5 V THE ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT ISSUE Page 2 THE RANGFCH NBWS December 5, 2003 Letter Trom the Lditor... THE RANGER NEWS STAFF Hey Parkside, Can you believe it's December already? Has anyone else noticed that the new months come before we get used to the months we are in? It seems like just yesterday was the beginning of the fall semester, and we all were trying to get comfortably situated in our classes. A professor just told me there is two weeks and one day left this semester (inevitably less by the time you read this). That means it's time to turn in that extra-credit if you need to, or sit down and study so you can rock out your finals. If you are one of those people who is excelling in all your classes, feel free to take the rest of the semester off Just make sure it's cool with your instructors — and don't tell them you got the idea from the newspaper editor. I'd like to welcome you all to The Ranger News arts and entertainment issue. The majority of articles are related to music, movies, theater, etc. I'm happy to let you know I think we are making progress as far as this becoming a quality newspaper. We do have a long way to go, however. We are currently looking for graphics design majors who are interested in a paid, three-credit internship. If you know of anyone, tell them to stop by the newspaper office (Wyllie D139C — across from the Career Center) to fill out an application. Also, we are always excepting new reporters and we are looking for some photographers/Photojournalists. Now, it's time for you to read this issue so you can move onto more important projects, such as homework (God, I feel like such a parent). As always I'd like to thank the members of our staff who spent time over Thanksgiving break to help make this issue possible. Thanks for reading, UW-R Enjoy! Sincerely, Henry D Gaskins Editor-in-chief Please, keep your questions/comments coming to The Ranger News via e-mail (rangemews@joumalist.com) or by dropping pieces off at The Ranger News office in Wyllie D139C. Thank you! The Ranger News' staff is dedicated to publishing the most reliable, reasonable, and entertaining information they can provide. Thinas 2 Do (cb the IJ Thursday. December 4. 2003 Friday. December 5. 2003 11:00 AM-5:00 PM Art Exhibition: Amy Hauber Com. Arts Gallery 10:00 AM-10:45 AM InfoBreaks: Email Filter=20 Learning Tech Ctr., Wyll 3:00 PM-4:45 PM Men's basketball vs. Northern Kentucky DeSimone Gym/SAC 12:00 PM-1:15 PM Noon Concert: Parkside Guitar Ensemble Union Cinema Theater 5:15 PM-7.-15 PM Women's basketball vs. Indianapolis DeSimone Gym/SAC 7:30 PM-9:00 PM Parkside Theatre: 'Fuddy Meers' Wegner Studio Theatre 3:30 PM-4:45 PM Concert: UW-Parkside Guitar Ensemble Com Arts Room D-118 Thursday. December 11. 2003 7:00 PM-8:15 PM Panel Discussion: Cold Mountain Overlook Lounge, 2nd fl. 7:30 PM-9:30 PM Foreign Film: 'Spirited Away' Union Cinema Theater 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Foreign Film: 'Spirited Away' Union Cinema Theater 10:00 AM-11:30 AM Parkside Theatre: 'Fuddy Meers' Wegner Studio Theatre 7:03 PM-9:15 PM Men's basketball vs. Indianapolis DeSimone Gym/SAC Saturday. December 6. 2003 7:30 PM-9:30 PM Musical Celebration of Kwanzaa Calvary Pres. Church, Mil 11:00 AM-5.00 PM Art Exhibition: Senior Show Com. Arts Gallery 7:30 PM-9.30 PM Foreign Film: 'Spirited Away' Union Cinema Theater 10:00 AM-4:00 PM UW-Parkside Arts & Crafts Fair Main Concourse Wednesday^ December 10. 200.1 1:00 PM-2.-45 PM Women's basketball: Northern Kentucky DeSimone Gym/SAC 11:00 AM-8:00 PM Art Exhibition: Senior Show Com. Arts Gallery 7:30 PM-9.00 PM Concert: UW-Parkside Wind Ensemble & C ommunity Band Com. Arts Theatre withheld, but only upon request.The Ranger reserves the right to edit ail letters. *" t0 ""P* wi" not be published. ForSon pname^be CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEI SANDRA CORNELL CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEI HENRY GASKINS COPY EDITOR TRACY MEDEK ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT DIRECTOR EMILY RASBORNIK ADVERTISING MANAGER CHRISTINE FERRER BUSINESS MANAGER SONYA GONZALEZ PHOTO EDITOR SCOTT STEFANI LAYOUT EDITOR WILL BRINKMAN DESIGN & LA YOUT WILL BRINKMAN SANDRA CORNEL HENRY GASKINS EMILY RASBORNIK REPORTERS RUSSELL HARRIS JOSH KURZ EMILY WOOD RANGER ADVISOR JUDITH LOGSDON THE R ANGER NEWS HAS MEETINGS EV ERY MONDAY AT NOON. ALL STUDENTS AND F ACULTY' OF UW-PARKSIDE ARE WELCOME. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO A TTEND! WYLLIE D-139C PHONE: (262) 595-2287 FAX: (262) 595-2295 Page 3 THE RANGER NEWS Decembers. 2003 The Ranter Growl Dear Ranger Growl, Having been a student at Parkside for some time now, there are certain classroom behaviors being exhibited by fellow students (with the highest concentrations among new freshmen), which at this time need to be addressed. These are behaviors that were not tolerated in kindergarten let alone in high school so now that these immature people have chosen to come to Parkside, what suddenly makes these things acceptable? In what follows, I have listed some of the most common and most annoying of these behaviors and provided the rationale for why they perturb not only myself but also more than likely many of the offenders' other classmates as well. (Note: this does not take into account the feelings of any of the Professors/Instructors on campus as with myself. Being a student, I do not feel it apropos to "speak" for them.) First of all, the incessant conversations that must take place while the Professor/Instructor is standing in front of the class giving a lecture. It may not be possible to hear what "you" are saying but it is still possible to know that there is a conversation going on. Rationale: Not talking while someone else is speaking is a matter of common courtesy; not only is rude, is a distraction as well. Also, it shows the utter lack of respect that those who feel it necessary to converse during class have not only for your fellow classmates but also for the person in the front of class lecturing. Frankly, it does not matter if the professor is the worst professor on campus, even if you do not respect the person you respect the position. Furthermore, if the conversation is that important there is the door; please use it. Secondly, the packing up of one's things before class is over. Classes meet for X amount of time; this was made quite clear when the class was signed up for. However, there are those who are so impatient to leave that they constantly make a raucous when they pack up 5-15 minutes before the end of class. Rationale: once again, this is a distraction from the learning process for others. It is also quite disrespectful. It is not as though the next class that these "children" have starts immediately after the previous class ends, and even if it did, that is no excuse. Moreover, if one hates the class that much and is in that big of a hurry to leave they should feel free to drop it. A class can easily be dropped within the first eight weeks of a class. In short, if the class is not to your liking for whatever reason, DROP IT! Thirdly, cell phones. Need I say more? Admittedly, there are those on campus whose cell phones are kept on for essential reasons, but they are the exception and not the rule. What's more, when those who have legitimate reasons have a cellular phone going off in class it is with good cause, (and, no, Jane, Jim, John or Joan calling to gab about whatever does not constitute good cause.) As well, when those with legitimate reasons happen to have their phones go off, they quickly leave class to take the call. They do not just sit there and let it ring nor when they pick it up do they have a conversation there in the classroom. Rationale: again, another distraction from others' learning, this offense also falls under the category of bad manners. These days, there is such a thing as cell phone etiquette. Finally, this is college and we are all supposedly "adults" here, so to those members of the student body, who cannot seem to realize this, please consider this a wake-up call to GROW UP! Some of the students here are here to LEARN (what a novel concept!!) and do not appreciate fellow students detracting them from the learning process. So, please take another moment and realize the effect your actions have on others and ask yourself this question: was what I am doing now acceptable in high school? No? Then might I strongly suggest changing your behaviors? This is after all a place of HIGHER EDUCATION.. .not KINDERGARTEN. Signed, One Highly Irritated Student Drop off any complaints about campus to The Ranger News in Wyllie D139C. Opinions expressed in The Ranger Growl do not necessarily reflect the views of The Ranger News staff or UW-Parkside in general. On Campus Tuberculosis Breakdown By Sonya Gonzalez If you were one of the many people who heard there was someone on campus infected with Tuberculosis, worry no more. That person does not have it. Tuberculosis (better known as TB) is a disease that usually attacks a person's lungs. The disease can spread with a cough or a sneeze. However, only the infection is spread and not the disease. The infection differs from the disease because the infected person is only carrying the bacteria and the person's immune system can fight it. According to experts, only about 10% of the people who are infected with the bacteria actually develop the disease. Someone who has the disease would be very sick with symptoms such as: -A cough that does not go away -Feeling tired all of the time -Weight loss -Loss of appetite -Fever -Coughing up blood -Night sweats There are two ways a person can develop the TB disease. The first way is if a person has been infected for years and then develops an illness that decreases the defense of their immune system. The immune system would not be able to handle the strain of both infections, thus causing the development of the disease. The second develops more quickly; the person becomes infected and their immune system is not able to fight the bacteria. That person will develop the disease within weeks of exposure. Brief exposures to an infected person will rarely cause the transmission of TB. TB usually requires close contact with the infected person, i.e. family members, roommates, working together or close friends. If you suspect you have been infected, you can get a skin test. Results are determined within three days. TB has become a "common" illness over the years. Experts say nearly 1 billion people are infected with TB worldwide in a year. Come see Parkside get KISSED!!! IS PROUD TO PRESENT SPECIAL GUEST DJ 103.7 KISS FIVI'S VERY OWN van "the man" mcxieil On December 13th COME TO THE BIGGEST PARTY IN WISCONSIN From 8 - 11p.m. At U.W. Parkside Union Square $2.00 with ANY SCHOOL ID $4.00 w/no id Proudly brought to you by Page 4 THE RANGERNEWS Decembers. 2003 Business Speaker: Executive-In-Residence By Josh Kurz On Tuesday November 18,h, the Executive-In-Residence program invited Ed Emma to UW-Parkside to speak on Business and the economy. He is the CEO and President of Jockey International, Inc. The title of his presentation was "Embracing Change in the New Global Economy." His presentation included a slide show and a speech that was divided into three different sections. The first section of Emma's presentation was titled "Profile of Jockey." It was here that he discussed how Jockey is a midsized company with around 5,000 total employees, and around 350 employees in Kenosha. He also discussed how there is a subsidiary in Germany. During this section he also spoke about the history of the company. It started in 1876 when Samuel Cooper founded a sock company in St Joseph, Michigan. The company eventually moved to Kenosha in 1893 and began manufacturing underwear in 1900. The next section was titled "The Changing Landscape of Business in a New Global Economy." Here he discussed the global growth slowdown. He also talked about overcapacity. This happens when there are too many products and that there is a sluggish amount of employment growth. It also describes the devaluation of the U.S. dollar and rising social costs for people. It was also during this section that Ed Emma talked about the different ways that consumers shop. In today's society fewer people go to shopping malls and department stores. More consumers shop for things on the internet, and consumers are also more knowledgeable than ever. The final part of the presentation was titled "Embracing Change." This is very important if any business wants to be successful. What worked in the past doesn't guarantee that the same thing will work in the future. During this section he talked about some of the problems that affect many industries. He gave advice for businesses. He said a business should know who they are. He also said that an organization should know their consumers. His final piece of advice was that businesses should think non-linearly, or think outside of the box. Overall the presentation was a success; many students and professors attended and gained knowledge in the business world. Opinion: Media Reform By Miijana Maca Petrovich The National Conference on Media Reform in Madison last month expected about 200 people, but over 1,700 appeared. People who showed up included congressmen, authors, radio broadcasters, journalists, songwriters producers, senators, students, and concerned middle-class working people Senator Bernie Sanders announced, "People are increasingly disgusted with corporate descriptions of Iraq and other news...people are turning to the BBC for news... if we are serious about health care, the environment, anc war [among other political issues] we must be concerned for media." This is because unless we can see different points of view on a subject, we will not have the resources to make a difference. Boy, is he right. Media reform is a political issue that does not receive as much attention as the Doppler 5000's new killer graphics. No coincidence: When four or five corporations own more than 80% of what we consume in media, do you think they're going to tell us about the political consequences of their concentration? The loosening of FCC rules in June 2003 has allowec a small handful of corporations the power to de-emphasize critical issues in the world. What's worse is that there is a current push to obtain even more media control. According to Sanders, this is dangerous because it is corporate control over media that places limits on people to get a clear perspective of issues. I couldn't put it better myself when Sanders spoke at the conference, saying, "We must look at media and its effort to make people not understand that politics is relevant to life.. .what media does is deflect attention from the most important issues and makes sure that we do not under stand the importance of democratic society to our lives." Let's make our voices heard. The news should be by the people for the people.. .not by corporations with profit-driven intentions. The following websites will bring you to further information regarding media reform. http://www.cursor.org/ http://www.mediareform.net First & Last Month's Rent Free for December Move-ins!!! * Restrictions Apply FALL INTO LUXURY AT BAYSIDE TOWNHOMES NEWER 3 BEDROOM 2 1/2 BATH HOMES Each Home Features: * S pacta ns 3 bedroom 2 1/2 ball floor phis Attached 1 car oversized garage with opener * Private entrances with balconies and patios * Fnll size washer & dryer In each home * Energy efficient gas beat & central air * Range, refrigerator, dishwasher and garbage disposal in each home * Carpeting throughout * 1 GOO sq. ft. floor plans " Rents starting at $1,010 IBTIYSIDC TOWIIIIOIIBCS 1521 Sheridan Road, Unit H, Kenosha, Wl 24S2-551-IMM1 OR 414-74WI-7KWO When the year changes, so does your ID. The Ranger OneCard will be mailed to all students, staff and faculty at the address listed on file with the university in January 2004. niversity of Wisconsin ARKSIDE One Account Services: 1-866-UW-RANGER (1-866-897-2643) www. uwp RangerO ne.com MEMBER FDIC December 5, 2003 Ireat Lakes Valley Conference 003-04 Women's Basketball tandings As of A.M. Dec. 1, 2003 Great Lakes Valley Conference 2003-04 Men's Basketball Standings As of A.M. Dec. 1,2003 EAM W-L Pet. allarmine 1-0 1.000 U Edwardsville 1-0 1.000 orthern Kentucky 1-0 1.000 dianapolis 1-0 1.000 is.-Parkside 1-0 1.000 antucky Wesleyan 0-0 .000 Duthern Indiana 0-1 .000 uincy 0-1 .000 3wis 0-1 .000 aint Joseph's 0-1 .000 issouri-St. Louis 0-1 .000 TEAM Indianapolis Southern Indiana Lewis Northern Kentucky SIU Edwardsville Kentucky Wesleyan Wis.-Parkside Saint Joseph's Quincy Missouri-St. Louis Bellarmine W-L Pet. 1-0 1.000 1-0 1.000 1-0 1.000 1-0 1.000 1-0 1.000 0-0 .000 0-1 .000 0-1 .000 0-1 .000 0-1 . 000 0-1 . 000 Milwaukee ( Jaseball Legend 'asses Away jT Josh Kurz Longtime fans of the Brewers might remember the |ne Warren Spahn. He died at the age of 82 on Monday vember 24th. The last time that a Milwaukee baseball m won a World Series in 1957, Spahn was the best cher on the team. He is often times referred to as the it left-handed pitcher in the history of baseball though many people argue Sandy Koufax). Spahn won 3 games, pitched two no-hitters, and was elected to the 11 of Fame in 1973. He was also nominated to the allr game 14 times. His best years were between 1953 i 1961 in Milwaukee, as he won 20 games every year, ;ept for one. Spahn began his major league career in 42 when the Braves were still in Boston. When the ives moved to Milwaukee in 1953 Spahn came to Milukee, and sadly when the team moved to Atlanta after 1964 season, Spahn left town. Later he would play for • New York Mets and the San Francisco Giants. What kes Spahn's career so miraculous is that he lost three irs time because he was involved in World War II ml943-1945. Warren Spahn is also the answer to a oular trivia question; he is the only pitcher in the history baseball to have as many victories pitching as he did »e hit s as a hitter. Spahn had 363 victories, and 363 eer hits. Women's Recent Scores Saturday, November 29 *at Indianapolis 53 Quincy 48 •at UW-Parkside 55 Lewis 51 •SIU Edwardsville 80 at St. Joseph's 71 at Ashland 93 Kentucky Wesleyan 77 * Southern Indiana at Bellarmine, later Sunday, November 30 Ferris State 81 Kentucky Wesleyan 44 Upcoming Games Monday, December 1 *Missouri-St. Louis at Bellarmine, 5:45 p.m. •SIU Edwardsville at Indianapolis, 5:30 p.m. * Southern Indiana at Kentucky Wesleyan, 5:15 p.m. *Lewis at St. Joseph's, 5 p.m. * Quincy at Northern Kentucky, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, December 4 •Bellarmine at SIU Edwardsville, 5:30 p m •Indianapolis at UW-Parkside, 5:15 p.m. •Kentucky Wesleyan at Quincy, 5:15 p.m •Northern Kentucky at Lewis, 5:30 p.m. •Southern Indiana at Missouri-St. Louis, 5:30 Saturday, December 6 •Bellarmine at Lewis, 1 p.m. •Indianapolis at St. Joseph's, 1 p .m. •Kentucky Wesleyan at Edwardsville lp m •Northern Kentucky at UW-Parkside, 1 p.m. Men's Recent Scores Saturday, November 29 •at Indianapolis 82 Quincy 69 •Lewis 75 at UW-Parkside 61 •SIU Edwardsville 77 at St. Joseph's 64 •Southern Indiana 71 at Bellarmine 60 Upcoming Games Monday, December 1 •Missouri-St. Louis at Bellarmine, 8 p.m. •SIU Edwardsville at Indianapolis, 7:30 p.m. •Southern Indiana at Kentucky Wesleyan, 7:30 p.m. •Lewis at St. Joseph's, 7:45 p.m. •Quincy at Northern Kentucky, 7:45 p.m. Thursday, December 4 •Indianapolis at UW-Parkside, 7:30 p.m. •Kentucky Wesleyan at Quincy, 7:30 p.m. •Northern Kentucky at Lewis, 7:30 p.m. •Southern Indiana at Missouri-St. Louis, 7:45 p.m. Saturday, December 6 *Bellarmine at Lewis, 3 p.m. •Indianapolis at St. Joseph's, 3 p.m. •Kentucky Wesleyan at SIU Edwardsville, 3 p.m. •Northern Kentucky at UW-Parkside, 3 p.m. * Southern Indiana at Quincy, 3:15 p.m. Page 7 THE RANGER NEWS December 5, 2003 Parkside Grad Has Something to Scream About By: Bud Windale Hollywood Babylon comes to the Union Cinema on Wednesday December 10 as Parkside Rainbow Alliance sponsors showings of the horror documentary Something To Scream About and the horror short film Julia Wept both directly involved with the University. The features were written, produced, and directed by 1996 UW-Parkside graduate Jason Paul Collum. Something To Scream About (65 minutes) follows nine actresses who found fame- and infamy- in the horror film genre. Among them are Judith O'Dea (Night of the Living Dead), Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp), Denice Duff (Subspecies 2-4), Julie Strain (Heavy metal 2000), Debra DeLiso (The Slumber Party Massacre), Debbie Rochon (The Toxic Avenger IV), and Ariauna Albright (The Dead Hate the Living!). The actresses discuss the ups-and-downs of working within the B-Movie industry, touching on topics from ageism, sexism, and nudity, to the rewards of paychecks, cult celebrity and fan-bases. The documentary hosted by Horror Icon Brinke Stevens (Body Double) includes rarely seen photographs and film clips. Julia Wept (30 minutes) stars Parkside's Senior Lecturer of English Julie King, UW-Parkside graduates Tina Ona Paukstelis, Karen Dilloo, William Krekling, and Michael Tange, plus Hollywood actors Brinke Stevens, Jason Sechrest and Kedric Hubbert. Collum shot the vide feature for a mere $80 in 2000 as a "visual resume" to gain work in the film industry while he was living in West Hollywood, CA. It gained popularity through word of mouth and became a modest financial and critical success. The story follows a young woman named Julia (King) who, following a massive car wreck with a mother and son (Stevens, Sechrest), awakens moments later to find nothing is normal as flowers bleed, inanimate objects come to life, and the dead call from the shadows. The evening will be introduced by Collum (www.iasonDaulcollum.coml. who is also a freelance journalist and has worked a variety of crew positions on 15 feature films including The Brotherhood 1 & 2, Hell Asylum, Final Stab, the Bad Movie Police comedy series, and the upcoming 20Ih Century Fox release Deadly Stingers. Doors open at 7 pm. Ticket prices are $2 for UW-Parkside students with IDs and $4 for the general public. Something to Scream About will be shown at Union Cinema on Dec. 10. Box Office Charts Nov. 28-30 Weekend Ail-Time Leaders 1. Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat...$25,555,000 2. The Haunted Mansion...$25,300,000 3. Elf...$22,175,000 4. Gothika... $ 12,710,000 5. Master and Commander...$12,700,000 6. Bad Santa...$12,485,000 7. The Missing...$11,700,000 8. Timeline...$8,475,000 9. Love Actually...$7,879,000 10. Brother Bear... $4,900,000 11. The Matrix Revolutions...$4,555,000 12. Looney Tunes: Back in Action.. .$2,375,000 Information taken from http://movies.yahoo.com - Information Collected by Emily Rasbornik 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Titanic.. .1997.. .$600,743,440 Star Wars... 1977.. .$460,935,655 E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial... 1982...$434,949,459 Star Wars: Episode I-The Phantom Menace... 1999.. .$431,065,444 Spider-Man.. .2002.. .$403,706,375 Jurassic Park... 1993...$356,763,175 The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers...2002...$339,734,454 Finding Nemo.. .2003.. .$339,590,785 Forrest Gump...1994...$329,452,287 10. The Lion King... 1994...$328,423,001 11. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone...2001...$317,557,891 12. The Lord of the Rings.!.2001... $313,364,114 9. Information taken from http://movies.go.com/boxoffice/Alltime.html Entertainment Weekly's: Crtitical Mass Here's how a sampling of critics from across the country grade 10 current releases. N.Y. Daily News Jami Bernard Boston Globe TY Burr USA Today Mike Clark Cleveland Plain Dealer Joanna Connors Chicago Sun-Times Roger Ebert Toronto Globe and Mail Liam Lacy San Francisco Chronicle Mick LaSalle Variety Todd McCarthy Philadelphia Inquirer Carrie Rickey The Miami Herald Rene Rodriguez Entertainment Weekly Critics Average BAD SANTA - i B- l A- i D B . - - B+ Tc+ : A- D DR. SEUSS' THE CAT IN THE HAT b "1 D- F f C- D . D D D+ r D : D- D 0 . ELF GOTHIKA B+~! - » B_- r B+ D+ D B ! B B : C B+ CB+ r B : Bc c : c B+ C B c B- •'A. A ' A. A' A B~ ALOONEYJUNES LOVEACTUALLY MASTER AND COMMANDER --- u P "C-YBA- ; A B- !* - C+" ,f B~+~ A- | AP: J. P: B T BA+ ! A C+ B+ B- . : < . B P . B- T B- ¥ A- ! A- : B+ C- " B AB ATHE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS C- | B D ,r D b- ; c+ D c- ! c : c- C+ • • c • • THEMISSING 21 GRAMS c+; BA [ B+ B ,r B B+ ! B+ > o - b ! - : c c+ | - : b- C+ B+ c+ B+ In Theaters This Week: Opening December 5, 2003 1. Honey 2. The Last Samurai 3. Pride and Prejudice 4. Prisoner of Paradise 5. What Alice Found Opening December 10, 2003 1. Big Fish Opening December 12, 2003 1. Love Don't Cost a Thing 2. Something's Gotta Give 3. Stuck on You 4. Crust 5. Girl With a Pearl Earring 6. The Statement * Information taken from http://movies.yahoo.com/movies/feature/comingsoon. html * Information taken from Entertainment Weekly #740, December 5, 2003 issue pg.64 ~ Information Collected by Emily Rasbornik THE RANGER NEWS December 5. 2003 Top 5 Movies You May Have Never Seen By John Poppe 1. Kids (1995) - This film is 24 hours in the lives of a few contemporary city youths who, like many teenagers, believe they are invincible. Beautifully filmed by the always controversial Larry Clark, this is a deeply affecting and no holds barred look at the nation's youth. This film depicts with raw honesty, the experiences, attitudes and uncertainties of innocence lost. Kids stars an amazing ensemble cast of young unknown actors - who are actually teenagers for once. These kids tell stories of drugs, promiscuous sex, and all other forms of debauchery you can possibly think. But while these kids dwell in the big city, their story could quite possibly happen anywhere. This film stays with you long after you are finished viewing it. 3. Donnie Darko (2001) - IttODftJMBStP" This is a dark and gritty psychological thriller about a teen coming face to face with his uncertain and dark destiny. Jake Gyllenhaal plays Donnie, a delusional high school student who is visited by a demonic rabbit named Frank, who shows him eerie visions of the past and deadly predictions of the future. Frank tells Donnie when the world is ending, and Donnie realizes that it's in 28 days. This is a film that explores the myths of time travel with the most believable storyline I've ever seen and the ending is totally perfect and unexpected. If you're in the mood for a weird but funny flick, do not pass this one up at anymore. Besides, Patrick Swayze plays a pedophile in this movie. How can you not want to see it now? 4. Cube (1997) - Six strangers awaken to find themselves trapped in an endless maze of interlocking cubical chambers armed with deadly booby traps. With no food or water, they have only a few days to live. None of them knows how or why they've been imprisoned but each possesses a skill which may help them to escape. Unless these six people learn to cooperate and work together, none of them will get out alive. This is a great psychological horror film. Watching how each character adapts to their claustrophobic surroundings is a very interesting character study in itself. The booby traps are amazingly ingenious and at times very gory. The opening sequence of the film really sets up the tone nicely. If you like psychological thrillers, do not pass this one up. Top 10 Websites to Round Out the Semester 2. SLC PUNK (1999) - It's 1985 and Stevo is a punk rocker in the Mormon stronghold of Salt Lake City, Utah. He just graduated from college and now his life is a weird rollercoaster ride of punk shows, stealing cars, beating up rednecks, and non-stop partying with his buddy, Heroin Bob. With a choice between "No Future" and Harvard Law School, what's a punk to do? This is Stevo's search for a way to grow up without selling out. Stevo is hilariously and perfectly played by the always goofy Matthew Li Hard. Even if you aren't into the 5. Return to Oz (1985) Did you know they made a sequel to the 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz? This film stars a VERY young Fairuza Balk who plays Dorothy. It takes place just after Dorothy returns from Oz and her Aunt and Uncle are rebuilding their farm. Dorothy is now in shock treatment because no one believes her story of Oz and they feel therapy is the answer. Dorothy escapes in a rain storm one night and falls into a river unconscious. When she wakes up, she is back in Oz, though now it is in ruins. A new set of friends, including a tin soldier, a talking chicken, and a pumpkin man, help her against new villains, including Princess Mombicomplete with a set of detachable heads-and the punk scene, this is still a great movie about rebellion and anarchy. If you're even a little bit curious about the hardcore punk scene and what it's all about, this is a must see! evil Gnome King. This is the movie Wizard of Oz should have been. It is so unintentionally twisted and brilliantly evil I don't know how anyone can call it a kid's movie. This isn't the Oz you remember from when you were a kid. If you ever thought Wizard of Oz would make a better horror film than musical, this is an absolute MUST SEE! ? !*JJl,:''www-col,eplJu.mor-c"m : Th^irst, and st'!'the best when it comes to funny pictures, articles, and all other aspects of college life 2. http.//www.x-entertamment.com . Check out this for a trip down nostalgia lane. 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Their typical four power-chord progressions have mutated into some slightly discordant songs (and vocals). I'm impressed. Overall, the album is definitely a step in the right direction, especially considering the last few releases by the band. At first, I was taken aback by the single "Feeling This." Then I listened again. I absolutely love the vocal work done on it. Some of it is typical Blink, but they've dropped the studio effects on a lot of it, which makes for a much more legitimate album. Add in some electronic drumbeats and sound effects, and you've got yourself a really interesting album. This is Blink 182 learning its okay to progress musically, while still keeping true to your roots. In fact, the two ideas clash secretly throughout the length of the album. The first single, in fact, talks about sex - but not in the usual humor of Blink's past antics. Instead, Tom Delonge sings passionately about something more serious and more emotional. This is about real life, not some made up teenage fantasy from the band's past. Oh, did I mention the guest appearance by Robert Smith of The Cure near the end of the cd? You'd honestly think you had a Cure cd in your stereo if it weren't for the thirteen other songs.... Straylight Run Nelly Furtado's Folklore With no actual release as of yet, you'll have to hit up the band's website to hear some audio. Make sure you do (right now!) for two reasons - One being that they are amazing. Two being that they have not one, not two, but six songs free for download. Ok, onto the review. Featuring two ex-members of the rock machine Taking Back Sunday, this band is destined to take the indie scene by storm. But don't expect the wailing vocals of Adam Lazzara, or the crush of distorted guitars (all typical of TBS). Much rather, you will be taken away and serenaded to; the songs are dream-like and very much piano laden. The slower paced, pop melodies will take you to some place far away. The lyrics are honest and the vocals are modest and raw. The singing duties are shared quite evenly throughout the band, which makes for an interesting listen. The familiar sound of John Nolan's voice (ex-TBS guitar/backing vocals) cuts right through the mix, driving this music straight into your consciousness. I honestly found myself humming along to "The Tension and the Terror" after only a few listens. An interesting fact is that Nolan's sister is also a member of the band, and you'll hear the sweet sound of her voice gracing the choruses of several songs, most notably "It's everyone's fault but mine." I highly recommend these songs for anyone who is a fan of bands like The Get Up Kids/New Amsterdams, and Taking Back Sunday (bet you saw that one coming, eh?). But even if you lean toward the more mainstream pop like Ben Folds or Vanessa Carlton (or any other piano-driven pop rock act, for that matter), you'll like Straylight Run. If you missed them when they were up in Milwaukee just two weeks ago, they will be back in the area and dropping by The House of Blues in Chicago December 12, on tour with Coheed & Cambria. By Jesse Downs Feel free to e-mail comments, questions, or suggestions to: Ranger_Music@hotmail.com By Josh Langer A drummer I know agreed with me this morning that OutKast should take the cake for the year's best disc. He liked Speakerboxxx/The Love Below so much that although someone burned him copies of the discs, he went out and bought them anyway. After my chat with that drummer today, I went and bought Portuguese- Canadian Nelly Furtado's new album, Folklore. When I went home and put it in my five-disc changer, I noticed how the disc's design looked aesthetically same as OutKast's Speaker - boxxx and The Love Below, which both happened to be in there, in spots two and three. I put Folklore in spot four. The OutKast discs are covered with metallic pink orchids {The Love Below) and metallic red subwoofers (Speakerboxxx), with OutKast's logo at the top, and the name of the disc written in cursive at the bottom. Folklore is a metallic purple disc—the color of royalty— with Nelly Furtado's distinctive curlicue logo at the top, and "Folklore" written in cursive at the bottom. Together with OutKast's discs, Folklore forms the triumvirate of the years best pop music, and I think Folklore is the most cohesive, skillful, and perhaps brilliant of the three. Furtado's debut, 2000's Whoa, Nelly!, took the teenage pop queen archetype and molded it into real music: brilliantly unique and melodic—a truly unprecedented sound. Even her critics agree on this point. Furtado's label, Dreamworks, had an advantage over the labels of Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, etc. Furtado knows music's souls and theories. She is more than a pretty vocalist. She has training in jazz band and plays many instruments at various skill levels. Her fresh, slightly whiny voice is perhaps most easy to remember from her first single, "I'm Like a Bird." The catchy, yet chic and urban production of Whoa, Nelly! shines on that track, as well as "Turn Off the Light." Unfortunately, probably due to its philosophy, "Sh*t on the Radio" was hardly ever heard on the radio here in the States. Whoa, Nelly! developed a cult following here, but in Canada, Great Britain, and Europe, Nelly Furtado's debut was received with huge aplomb. I imagine Folklore will end up much the same, though I hope that Americans won't be scared to buy it. Whereas the divas we are used to, such as Britney, Christina, and Madonna change their image first and foremost, with their music apparently progressing on the back burner; Furtado has metamorphosized from the nymph-poet of Whoa, Nelly! to the—dare I say it—voice of the liberal world in Folklore. She said in a Rolling Stone interview more than a year ago that Portuguese fado music had always played a large part in her musical education. This is an urban music with traditional themes of longing, disappointment, and ennui. Though Whoa, Nelly! hinted at these feelings in a few songs, notably "Legend," this debut was more a showcase of Furtado's range of abilities: the result of which leaned coquettish. However, Nelly played the flirt in a deep and pensive way. The album gets more exciting with each song, like a movie or a novel. And consider this: the first single, "Powerless," is the second song. The first track, "One Horse Pony," is not only a retort to anyone who would call Furtado a one-hit wonder, but a prospectus of the album itself. Though Folklore lists the same producers as Furtado's debut, the magic created between Nelly and her production team is about the only vestige left from her days as an ingenue. Those of us who recognized her talent in Whoa, Nelly! will not be disappointed, and those who dismissed her- as "too pop" will be impressed. Dreamworks has given Furtado room to try and see her vision through, and the result is music that raises the bar. Furtado has three songs: "Forca," "The Grass is Green," and "Island of Wonder," that are to pop as OutKast's "Hey Ya" is to rap. "Try" and "Build You Up" are love songs that at least match "Legend," which in my opinion was the high point of Whoa, Nelly! Folklore utilizes everything from breakbeats to Middle Eastern-sounding melodies to acoustic guitars that are placed to refresh as carefully as the wine imagery throughout the lyrics. I can't think of another such quantum leap. If Furtado's soul was apparent to you from her singles of2001—it's going to knock your socks. off you now. Buy this CD—especially if you are a snob. The absence of Whoa, Nelly! can be forgiven, but if you don't have Folklore, you can hardly claim to have a good eclectic selection. I tell you, Nelly Furtado is a degree cooler than ice cold. THE RANGER NEWS December 5, 2003 Shakespeare's The Tempest a hit with audience! By Russell Harris Do you crave mystery, comedy, intrigue, and love scenes? If so, you should see one of the UW-Parkside Theater Department's productions. On October 24, 25, 31, and November 1, 2003, the UW-Parkside Theatre Arts Department presented William Shakespeare's The Tempest in the Communication Arts Theatre. Hopefully, you were one of the lucky people who enjoyed this marvelous production. The entire cast and crew, which consisted of 75 people, gave powerful performances. "This is Shakespeare's last play and in many ways his most complex and poetic. It's a very challenging play for actors, designers, and technicians. Over the past seven weeks the students, staff, and faculty in the Theatre Arts Department have worked tirelessly on making this show a reality. I commend the entire production team for successfully producing one of the most demanding and inspiring plays in the Shakespeare canon," said Director Dean Yohnk. When asked what she got out of this play the most, Assistant Stage Manager ' Karin Rondeau said, "The biggest thing that I was able to take out of the production was the ability to interpret Shakespeare and being able to put a picture of his work into my mind." Brandon Anderson played the role of Sebastian, brother of King Alonso. Anderson gave a masterful performance and was a crowd favorite. "It was very challenging and complex. It was great to see how everything and everyone formed together in making it happen," exclaimed Anderson. Dr. Jonathon Shailor, Chair of the UW-Parkside Communication Department, played the role of Prospero, who is the exiled Duke of Milan and an evil magician. Shailor said, "Our Theater Department is a real first class act. The most important attributes of a good theater company are love and discipline, and this group has both in spades. Dean Yohnk is an extremely talented and dedicated director, and he has really helped me grow as an actor. Keith Harris' set is an artistic and engineering marvel, and Judith Tucker-Snider's costumes are gorgeous. The student crew and actors were all very professional and a delight to work with." His mother, Patti Pappas, who was a radio personality and child actress in New York City in the 1930's, influenced Dr. Shailor. "Our home was full of music and performances by my brothers, myself, and our sisters— we sang, danced, and recreated sketches from "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In" (A 1960's comedy show) and scenes from Marx Brothers' movies." Shailor started his collegiate career at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst where he was a theater major. He then changed to a major in Communication Education with an emphasis in Theater Education. Dr. Shailor completed a year of study at the Roehamption Institute in London, an apprenticeship at the North Shore Music Theater in Beverly, Massachusetts, and several workshops with Augusto Boal, the famous Brazilian director and social activist. He directed theater USEFUL DATING TIPS By Emily Rasbornik This book helped me to get over a long term relationship. I think the reason it helped so much was because it gave me many revelations on what I really want in a person and it showed me what I can do differently in my next relationship. Instead of making out with random people and dating people you don't really want to date, read this book to form your view on what is critical for your next hottie to have, its a lot easier this way. Everyone feels a longing to have someone in their life who cares about them and who they can care about in return. People who deny these feelings and think they don't need to date are simply missing out. I'm not saying we should date everyone we meet, but we should definitely look at the benefits of dating. These benefits are shown throughout the book, Boundaries in Dating: Making Dating Work, by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend. Since almost everyone is interested in dating, at least a little bit, we all should leam some great tips on how to date successfully . "Between singleness and marriage lies the journey of dating. Want to make your road smooth as possible? Set and maintain healthy boundaries...boundaries that will help you grow in freedom, honesty, and self-control." Some people may not want to date because: one, they don't want to give up their freedoms; two, they don't want to experience change; three, they are scared; and lastly, they don't know how to. Dating can bring a lot of good to your life, but it does have the possibility to bring a lot of bad. So that is why we need to set up boundaries when dating. The reason boundaries are necessary in life is because "boundaries help you to be yourself, instead of losing yourself in someone else" Everyone wants a good healthy relationship, but how do you get one? Do you know what you are looking for? What about those who are already in a relationship, do you understand how to deal with problems that arise? This book focuses on seeking personal growth. It was awesome to find out that the freedom people continually search for, lies within themselves. At the end of each chapter, they give you "take away tips"-things to remember when dating. Here are three of my favorite tips: 1. "Dating was never meant to cure aloneness. It was meant to fulfill adult needs for male-female romantic relationship on the way toward marriage" 2."You must get to a place where you are happy with your life apart from dating relationships in order to be happy with another". 3. "If being attracted to the wrong person is a pattern, do not blame it on external reasons, but take responsibility for being the one who has a problem and work on finding its cause". Their book is broken up in four part. They are as follows: Part one: You and Your Boundaries, Part Two: Whom Should I Date? Part Three: Solving Dating Problems, When you're part of the problem, and Part Four: Solving Dating Problems: When your date is the problem. People have to take responsibility for how they feel. If you feel like you don't know how to date, are scared of dating because of past experiences, or are dating and feel like its going no where, then take responsibility. Get up and do something about how you feel. One way of finding answers is reading this book, Boundaries in Dating: productions for four and a half years at the high school level—in both New England and in Jamaica, West Indies. Dr. Shailor has acted in almost two dozen roles—in plays like Beauty and the Beast, Romeo and Juliet, and A Midsummer Night's Dream. After witnessing one of the showings of The Tempest, it became clear how much effort was put into the production. The lighting was excellent, and the sets were superb. Among the props were lit torches and realistic- looking swords, which provided an authentic touch. The intricate costumes blended with the lighting created a warming luminosity on the stage. Each seen was tastefully produced. In one scene, real running water was used to create a waterfall sound effect. The live singing echoed throughout the theatre beautifully, and the characters spoke energetically and clearly. The play had some humorous scenes, too, giving the audience some comic relief. Hopefully, you saw this play with your own eyes. If you get a chance to see any of the UW-Parkside Theater productions you will not be disappointed. Bravo and two thumbs up to the UW-Parkside Theater Department for their incredible performance of William Shakespeare's The Tempest. Making Dating Work by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend. It will change your life. 11 THE RANGER NEWS December 5, 2003 j .vid Gehring . r HUMORNEM How the Turkey lost to the Chicken for the Thanksgiving main course HOROSCOPES Public Service Announcement Putting Way Too Much Pressure on Yours truly By Tracy Medek I thought he was out of my life for good. No such luck. Mere days ago that fluffy-faced pontificating demon-bear dared to flash his image across my television screen. Smokey was his usual demanding, intimidating self, pointing a fuzzy brown, accusatory finger right at me and soberly declaring, "Only you can prevent forest fires." Can you believe the nerve of that bear? As if I don't have enough to worry about already—school, work, family situations. Now I have to be held personally responsible for every careless, cigarette-flicking camper and reckless bolt of lightning. I try to force him from my mind, but his stare is intense; it bores into my very soul. As the California wildfires rage out of control, I find it impossible to shake off the insurmountable guilt. Logically, I realize there was no way that I, Tracy Medek, resident of Kenosha, Wisconsin, could have done anything to prevent the raging inferno on the Pacific Coast. But still... Smokey, I'm begging you, please just leave me alone. I can't do it all by myself. I do my part, I swear, but this harassment has got to stop. itie Dylewski (3/20-4/19) 3 been giving a lot of attention to your lance lately. And ully so because you've blending into the I a little bit too well, ae for you to stand out, Get a haircut. Get a Do something. Take nee and finally let the see your personality gh your unique, •ped look. :s (4/20-5/19) ial gathering will open 'yes and force you to k something you've questioned. You tend ind strong in your sometimes borderi downright stubborn. n°nth, keep an open The people around ill have great things to I try listening for once. »(5/20-6/20) and finance worries 'gging you down, and °uldbe. You've been § big time in keeping h the comings and °f your paycheck. )rganizing a budget. II need this structure December, for you'll be making a large purchase that you didn't plan for. Cancer (6/21-7/21) Around mid-month, you will receive news that will finally allow you to relax. And it's about time too! You sure could use that ohso- wonderful sigh of relief that it will bring you. You definitely owe it to yourself to take a break. Leo (7/22-8/22) I see uncertainty in a relationship of yours, Leo. You aren't sure who you can trust lately. Someone with a very large nose will try to steer you into a path of destruction sometime in the upcoming week... and paths of destruction are never good. If they try to speak with you, simply begin walking backwards, and they will become confused. This will give you time to escape. Virgo (8/23-9/21) You have many questions about love this month, and it's about time you figured them out because I definitely see romance in your near future. Try to find out what music was playing while you were being conceived. Yes, it's a bit of a gross thought - but if your mom or dad remembers, it would be in your best interest to listen to these songs. Though cheesy, the lyrics of these old songs will provide much needed advice. Libra (9/22-10/22) Libra, you already know this, but I must touch on the subject. Your love life has been on hold for quite sometime now. No no.. .not on hold, but it hung up on you and changed it's number. It's gone my friend. Let's take a moment to remember your life when it was filled with sparks and excitement and all that good stuff.. .ah yes. Now, get out and do something about it! Scorpio (10/23-11/21) Oh, Scorpio. You seem to be on a roller-coaster of emotion and I don't see it stopping anytime soon. The next month will be a series of ups and downs, and it will overwhelm you at times. It would definitely help to get your priorities intact. You're going through a lot and in order to find happiness again, you need to rediscover what makes you happy. Sagittarius (11/22-12/21) I definitely see an abundance of money and friends around you this month, Sagittarius. This is your month to shine. Everything is going your way - so I'd definitely advise you to spread some of that love around. Pull out all the stops and have a huge party. After all, you do share your birth month with Britney Spears, and I think she would be quite disappointed if you didn't celebrate. Capricorn (12/22-1/19) Tension has been building between yourself and someone very close to you, and it's going to reach it's peak this month. You two won't be able to stand it any longer, and an outburst will lead to a much needed talk. Figure out once and for all what the problem is, and if its worth solving. You may find that it's time to take a break. Reassess your life without the input of this person. Aquarius (1/20-2/17) You've been a bit hard to deal with lately, but you know this already. Friends and coworkers are feeling the effects of your near constant bad mood, and they'c like to see you cheer up Stop taking things so seriously and start having fun. My advice: Find a perfect stranger and tell them a big funny story about how you grew up in Hollywood and your father was the star of an 80's sitcom. Make it up as you go, and details are good The stranger will be quite interested and ask you lots of questions. Giggle tc yourself afterwards and go about your day. Pisces (2/18-3/19) You know that person who you see just about every other day - the one you really want to talk to for some reason but just never have? Well guess what... This is the week to do it. Don't be shy - they've been trying to work up the courage to talk to you as well. Talking to this person will be very beneficial to your happiness and by January 13th, you will understand why. Go out for coffee and have a jolly good time. THE RANGER NEWS December 5, 200; By Emily Rasbornik Everyone has either known the jealous type, been involved with the jealous type, or is the jealous type. I want to say that in some cases, jealousy maybe a normal feeling if a partner is a complete idiot Exposing the Sexes I The Art of Jealousy and cheats on the other emotionally or physically. So, please don't misconstrue what I am trying to get at. In the previously mentioned situation jealousy can be a signal that something has gone wrong or is going wrong. If that is the case, step back from the relationship. Don't be jealous over someone deranged; deal with the pain and move on. The kind of jealousy I'm talking about is selfish and fear based; people who are in healthy relationships and get jealous over things like their significant other going out with her own friends. According to Kathy Labriola, counselor/nurse, "We tend to think of jealousy as a single emotion, but actually it's a whole bundle of feelings that tend to be lumped together." So, what is the primary underlying emotion that one feels when they are jealous? Kathy says that 50% is fear. That's right ...50%! Other feelings may be anger, feeling powerless, betrayal, or a number of other emotions collectively making up the other 50%. For all those people who are jealous over another's looks, talents, money, etc... try to realize that you are fearful of something. Well that's what Kathy thinks anyway. But is seems to make sense, here's why: jealousy is about fear... fear of the unknown, maybe of change, losing power or control, fears of loss or abandonment. Basically, jealousy is a reflection of our own insecurities about our worthiness and anxiety about being inadequate. We've all met the guy that tried to make fun of everyone or the stuck up girl who thinks everyone is lower than her, or the girlfriend who won't let her boyfriend talk to any other female, even if she's like 80. Anyone, who has been subject to these kinds of people and believe me, we all have been, know that there is a reason for these types of jealousy and about 50% is fear. In cases like these, fear is not reality. To base decisions or actions on jealousy or fear is not rational. When jealousy starts to take over someone's thoughts and actions they usually are not awarp it's hanneninp Thev do not try to stop it o deal with it, their resj becomes "fight or fljj they think their very survival is threatened Jealousy breai apart relationships be people start to detach become controlling, are the jealous type a: yourself, what are yoi ally afraid of? Being jealous is such a drag have the ability to sto being jealous. Youfii have to be willing to realize, you are jealo second, understand th emotions or situations behind them. Jealous actually push away pe who are close to you. tears people down internally. By Henry Gaskins I have two anecdotes to share before coming to my conclusion on jealousy. Before I start, however, I'll define the word as it applies to relationships: an emotion of suspicion from a competitor, the competition being for attention. I'm willing to bet that more than half of what people become jealous of deals with the attention game (no reference to prior columns). My last girlfriend and I broke up at the beginning of this semester. Two weeks later, she had a new boyfriend. I felt jealousy burning throughout my bloodstream. I knew I was ready for the relationship to be over, but because she was immediately giving and receiving attention to and from another guy, I couldn't stop my idiotic impulse to interfere. Indeed, it was difficult to control my jealousy. I wont go into details on my actions, but it was similar to the first verse of Garth Brooks' Friends in Low Places. I'll take this opportunity to apologize to my ex right now, should she come across this article. Sorry, you. Last week I was engaged in friendly conversation with a young attractive female at a local bar. Ok, it was more than a friendly conversation. We were holding eye contact, laughing, and playfully touching each other. About 20 minutes later, my friend came up from behind to warn me that the girl's boyfriend was there, and was ready to kick my ass. I still can't believe she didn't tell me she was in a relationship. I don't think it's worth it to cause confrontation between reasonable human beings for the sole purpose of a girl, so I ended my conversation with her and apologized to her boyfriend, admitting I never knew he existed. That guy talked to me for about half an hour, explaining his deep love for her and telling me how he would do anything for her. I just smiled and nodded. But this guy was willing to fight me, before I defused any possible altercation. So from my own experiences, being jealous and being "jealoused of', my conclusion is that jealousy is an easily uncontrollable, highly subjective emotion. It is probably dangerous, as well. We often hear of road rage and hate crimes, but I'm sure plenty of crimes are brought on by jealousy. I hate to give advice, because I don't claim to be an expert on anything but my recommendation when you find yourself jealous is this: -Relax -Realize you are Jealc -Relax again -Plan your future objectively -Stay relaxed Things may not af go the way we wish,i we are all bound to fil people who can outdo selves. However, if w know the only thing 1 control is our own livi and we utilize that po then the world is our 1 ground. Page 13 (Dear (Emily... Dear Emily, When a guy finds himself in a room with six other men competing for the attention of the one female in the room, what is his best option? —Charismatic Ain't Cuttin' It THE RANGER NEWS Decembers, 2003 Dear Charismatic Ain't Cuttin' It, In regards to the situation you described above, which I am assuming comes from your own embarrassingly unsatisfying and impotent experiences, I am not too sure there necessarily is a "best option." Here are a few good options though: Casually approach the girl, tenderly flip her hair over her shoulder, and whisper gently into her ear the five most important words to a female in her situation: "Are you into gang banging?" It's one of those questions you're going to kick yourself for years if you don't ask. It could be her fantasy, and she just wanted a go-getter like you to initiate it. And who knows, maybe you, the female, and the six other males could have an amazing sexual experience. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade! Sit back and pretend to be uninterested in the entire situation. The men will continue to compete for her attention and will eventually attack each other in a cannibalistic orgy (a la Elimidate). Just wait until you're the last man standing and give her a suave wink. There's nothing sexier than a winner-by-default. Just leave the room. Let's face it, you are competing against six other men, who are probably superior to you in every way imaginable, for one woman's attention, and she's probably not even interested in you. If you eject yourself from this situation, instead of being brutally rejected, you will be empowering yourself. While you might not get the girl, your fragile ego remains intact...for now. Do you have question that you need answered, but can't afford to pay those greedy professionals at the Psychic Friends Network? Let me give it a stab! Send emails to dearemilyuwp@yahoo.com or drop off notes at the Ranger News office. Your privacy will always be respected. Dear Emily, Why is it so hard for a single, moderately attractive guy to find a female here at UW-Parkside? I mean this is my third semester here as a senior and I have yet to find any females that are the slightest bit interested in me. What's a single, all-around nice guy to do to solve this problem? —Kindhearted in Kenosha Dear Kindhearted in Kenosha, You basically just spelled out the answer you were looking for. (Once again, my talents as an advice columnist are rendered useless.) You're a "kindhearted...all-around nice guy," and that's not what most females are looking for. I hate to perpetuate stereotypes and generalizations, but from what I have seen, this one is true: Many (not all) girls are attracted to jerks. I can't explain why, and I don't even pretend to understand why, but that seems to be the trend with a majority of the female students I know. Nice guys finish last. Now that doesn't mean that you should become an *sshole; rather you should continue to be your nice, kindhearted self. Be that "good guy friend" (job description includes: holding her hair when she pukes; picking her up and giving her rides at 3 a.m., no questions asked; and letting her cry on your shoulder) to all the girls who fall for jerks, and eventually one will come around and realize that you are the kind of guy she really wants. Oh wait, that's just a plot summary of every romantic comedy involving Julia Roberts. If you want a real world answer, I say focus on your studies so you can hopefully graduate soon (before you become a sixth semester senior), get out into the real world, and put the hellish time you had at Parkside - rejections, lack of sex, complete invisibility to opposite sex, and everything else - behind you. It may sound dismal and disappointing right now, but it's the only thing that gets me up in the morning. By: Emily Wood Great Student Leaders Are Popping Up Everywhere! Be One! Apply for a Student Leadership Position! Pick up applications at: Res Life Office, Student Activities, and SHCC. Sponsored by Residence Life Wednesday, December 10th at 4|>m in Union 106 Beginning to believe that you do not have a creative bone in your body? Everyone is creative in his or her own special way! This workshop is designed to help you realize exactly how to reach new creative heights or help to shake up your organization's potential! Come ready to have fun and know that you will leave with dozens of new ideas! *Please reserve your space, so we know how much pizza to order! CALL 595-2278, STOP BY Union 209, or EMAIL: engel@uwp.edu or go ONLINE at: http://www.uwp.edu/admin/union/activities.html Sponsored by Student Activities @2 The University of Wisconsin- Parkside provides services for patrons with special needs. Please contact the Parkside Student Center for assistance, (262) 595-2345 ial A MtJ Monday K» th e Bob Tuesday Auguil WmtMna R_oom_ 'Wo Spin Zona' Wednsday Thursday WrwtHnq War Room Eail-ED Th. Lyrical Egrclae Saturday Sunday Page 14 CLASSIFIEDS Help Wanted Writers and Reports The Ranger News is looking for writers and reports. No experience is necessary. Come down to Wyllie D139C or email us at RangerNews@Journalist.com For Rent Upper loft-like large room with 1/2 bath. Off street parking and laundry facilities. Call 262-654- 2032 days, 262-653-1049 after 5:00 p.m. Studio Apartment DECEMBER SPECIAL $395 per month. Walking distance from UWP. All utilities included. Full Kitchen, PrivateBath, Entrance. 969 Wood Road Call.Dawn 262-663-9009 Services Alpha Center- Questions about abortion? Make an informed choice. Call Alpha Center 637- 8323. THE RANGER NEWS Spring Break STS Travel- Spring Break 2004. Travel with STS, America's #1 Student tour operator to Jamaica, Cancun, Acapulco, Bahamas, and Florida. Now hiring on-campus reps. Call for group discounts. Information/Reservations 1-800-648-4849 or www, ststravel. com Endless Summer Tours- # 1 Spring Break Vacations! 110% Best Prices! Cancun, Jamaica, Bahamas, Florida, Acapulco. Book now and receive free parties and meals. Campus reps. Wanted!! 1-800-234-7007 endlesssummertours.com Reach life Vacations- SPRING BREAK 2004! Travel with Beach Life Vacations! America's best student tour operator! Jamaica, Cancun, Acapulco, Bahamas, Florida. Sell Trips. Earn Cash, Travel free! Flurry- Book Now! CALL 1-800-733- 6347 www.beachlifevacations.com StndentCitv.com- Spring Break '04 with StudentCity.com and Maxim Magazine! Get hooked up with free trips, cash and VIP status as a Campus Rep! Choose from 15 of the hottest destinations. Book early for FREE MEALS, FREE DRINKS, AND 150% Lowest Price Guaranteed! To reserve online or view our photo gallery, visit www.studentcitv. com or call 1-888- SPRING-BREAK December.5.i 2QQ3 Spring Break 2004 Only with Sunsplash Tours Featured in the "The Real Cancun" Movie Lowest Prices Free Parties before December 17th 2 Free Trips for Groups www.sunsplashtours.com 1-800-426-7710 Classified ads are .25 a word. To place a classified ad in The Ranger News, please contact Christine at 262-595-2287 or email rangerads@ adexec.com. L E A D E R SHI P S E R I E S BALLIN' ON A BUDGET: MAKING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR PROGRAMMING DOLLARS SABRINA MORGAN & MACY YUEN, UW-Parkside alumnae Friday, February 6th at noon in Union 106 DIALOGUE VS. DEBATE ROSEANNE MASON Friday, March 5th at noon in Union 106 RECOGNIZING AND MOTIVATING TO YOUR ADVANTAGE PENNY BUCK, Sales and Marketing Expert Friday, April 2nd at noon in Union 106 TAKE CHARGEI...OF YOUR FINANCES JON ANTONNEAU, Certified Financial Advisor Wednesday, February 11th at 4pm in Union 106 WRAP IT UP! Peer Health Educator Team Wednesday, March 10th at 4pm in Union 106 EVER WONDER WHAT ALL THE FORKS ARE FOR? (ETIQUETTE DINNER) ANGELA KONKLE, Director, Catering Services Wednesday, April 14th at 4pm in Union 106 Call the Student Activities Office at (262) 595-2278, stop by at Union 209, or Register Online! Pizza and beverages are served at Slice of Leadership! Attendance in limited, please reserve your space now. Call the Student Activities Office at (262) 595-2278, stop by at Union 209, or Register Online! Sponsored by Student Activities The University or Wisconsin- Parkside provides services for pafrons with special need*. Please contact the Parkside Student Center for assistance, (262) 595-2345. Check out these great upcoming Leadership Programs! 9-10 AM 10-11 AM 11-Neon PM Noon-1 PM 1-2 PM 2-3 PM FlqtslCfaP 3-4 PM 4-5 PM 5-6 PM 1 0 1 . 7 FM. RcmUO-SKOW Time* ^525== Boom Box WIPZ 0«ferwto» pithana Death by Brtio Death By Badto £aj-t-ED The Lydsari £ The University of Wisconsin- Parksidc provides services for patrons with special^ needs. Please contact the Parkside Student Center for assistance, <2621 S93-234T. 11-13 -03 Traffic Accident. CA Parking Lot. 2:30 pm Two vehicles collided in the Communication Arts Parking Lot 11-13-03 Liquor Violation. Outer Loop Rd. 8:38 pm A citation was issued to a student for underage drinking. 11-13-03 Liquor Violation. University Apts. 9:54 pm Citations were issued to several students for underage drinking. 11-14-03 Traffic Violation. CTH E/CTH JR 5:27 am A citation was issued to a driver for a traveling 60 mph in a 45 mph zone. 11-14-03 Theft Personal Property. MOLN. 2:13 pm Officers received a complaint of a cell phone taken from desk without permission. 11-15-03 Traffic Violation. Outer Loop Rd. 12:06 am A citation was issued to a driver for failure to stop/improper stop at a stop sign. 11-16-03 Suspicious Circumstance. A student reported being harassed by another student. January 23, 2004 7:00pm Communication Arts Theatre Free and open to the public! For more information contact (262) 595-2731 An Evening Extravaganza Featuring: Essay and Community Awards, Music, and Readings! JiarSorsicfe <Eye Care CONTACT LENSES Kenosha - across from the H oliday Inn coo! people will clip this cool people will clip this Give us 1 hour, twice a week. Your plasma donations help save the lives of burn and shock victims, heart surgery patients, and hemophiliacs. Call for an appointment or more information. GIVE LIFE GIVE PLASMA. $$$ CASH PAYMENTS $$$ EARN UP TO AND OVER Plasma Donor Center Of Kenosha, Inc. 6212 22nd Ave. • Kenosha, Wl <414) 654-1366 Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri: 8 AM - 4 PM Tues & Thurs: 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM Walk-ins welcome before 3 PM People Helping People For Life Page 15 THE RANGER NEWS Decembers, 2003 11-4-03 Harassment. Ranger Hall A student reported receiving harassing e-mails 11 -7-03 Liquor Violation. Outer Loop Rd. 12:06 am Citations were issued to several students for underage drinking. 11 -9-03 Operating After Revocation. CTH Y/CTH A. 10:05 am Citations were issued to a driver for operating a vehicle after revocation and carrying a concealed weapon. 11-12-03 Theft Personal Property. Library. 7:27 pm A victim reported her purse was taken without permission in the Library 11 -12-03 Agency Assist CTY E/HWY 31. i 0: i 4 pm Officers responded to assisted Kenosha Sheriff's Dpt. To a rollover injury accident. 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