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UWPAC124 Ranger News Text Any textual data included in the document i R^ilfger vNews University of Wisconsin-Parkside's Student Newspaper News October 9, 2004 Feature Sports Entertainment From the Donkey's Mouth Classifieds Police Beat Pg. 3-6 Pg. 7 Pg. 8-11 Pg. 12-14 Pg. 16 Pg- 18 Pg. 18 Does Anyone Feel A Draft? "The military reserves are getting thin, soldiers have had their tour of duty extended..." BY PRESTON BROWN On January 7, 2003, a congressman from New York purposed a bill to the house of representatives, PI.R. 163, or The Universal National Service Act, which would require that all U.S. citizens agel8-26 serve a mandatory two year term in either a military or civilian capacity, which ever the president deemed necessary, but what's most surprising is that this congressman is a democrat. Charles Rangel, an African American congressman of the 15th district in New York sponsored the bill as an answer to our current situation in the Middle East. He has stated that he wanted the American people to be prepared in case of emergency. The bill was mentioned in Congress and then sent to the House of Armed Services committee, where it has seen little activity. William Murin, professor of political science speculates, 'The military reserves are getting thin, soldiers have had their tour of duty extended" and with the ongoing war, "we may need something like this to replenish the military." Surprisingly, 91 percent of students interviewed for this article had never heard of the Universal National Service Act, which is alarming considering students in their early 20s, which makes up the majority of the student body, are the ones who would be directly affected by it. What might come as more of a shock, is that 73 percent of students interviewed agreed with the bill. This bill is designed to ensure that everybody would have to serve a mandatory term, this is not something that a senator's son would be able to escape, or a college student for that matter, this is for men and woman and it would essentially be inescapable. Rangel designed the bill so that an elected official or politically powerful corporation would have to think twice before putting our soldiers into harms way because their very own children would be the ones at risk. As Murin states, it would "start us out at a level playing field." The dreaded draft has been a political hot topic lately and this bill could essentially neutralize those talks, if it can get past committee. The bill was introduced in the 108th congress and has not gone anywhere, which means it is going to die as soon as the 108th congress session is over. That means that in January, w hen the 109th congress begins, the bill would have to be reintroduced or else it would cease to exist. Without a bill like this on the horizon, the possibility of a national draft increases. Although President Bush said there would only be volunteer military under his presidency, during his closing speech at the Presidential debates on September 20, some are still finding that hard to believe. Murin states, "Based on what he knew at that moment, the President was probably sincere." When asked if they would prefer the random chance of a draft or a mandatory term, 78 percent of students said that they would rather take their chances with the draft. Higher One? On Page UW-Parkside's Women's Softball Hits On Page Home Run Murin said, 'If Rangel is reelected, it's likely he will put the bill back into play," but states, "it's unlikely it will go anywhere." Whether or not this bill is strictly a political move is hard to determine, but it is probable that we haven't seen the last of it. As the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan continue to rage on with no end in sight, many Americans find themselves wondering if they will be called upon by their government to serve in the armed forces. What they might find surprising is who could be doing the calling. 44 ...we may need something like this to replenish the military." Bob Comes to Town -12 2 The Ranger News October 9, 2004 Letter From the Editor Hello Parkside, After what I consider to be a step up from last year, The Ranger News is on its way to becoming a credible and hopefully respected student-run publication. We have a solid, dedicated staff who are proud to be a part of the newspaper, and more students are showing an interest in working with us than I can ever remember since I started as a reporter almost two years ago. I'm often surprised when I walk through the halls here and notice how many people are picking up our new issues and reading them. With the positives acknowledged, I feel it's equally important to address some of the problems we've run into, and how we are trying to create systems to work around them. For our first issue of the semester, a story was done on the names of the halls here. All of the photos were mixed up, with the exception of Bernard Tallent, whose photo was in the correct spot. Errors like this damage the newspaper's credibility, so since then we've created a system to prevent similar errors in the future. Mistakes are terrible, and not only for the trustworthiness of our readers, but also to our staff writers who depend on our editors to edit their stories properly. In our second issue this semester, I was editing articles and came across "Johnson Diversey," which I immediately thought was supposed to be "Johnson Diversity," so I changed it. I found out a couple days after we sent the new issue to press that I had inserted a mistake in the reporter's article for him. The staff should be able to trust their editors, and so we are assembling a copy editing system and a way for reporters to check their articles for any last-minute changes right before the issue goes to press. The point is that the newspaper is constantly trying to improve. It's easy to get discouraged when we run into mistakes, so we try to work out a way of preventing similar mistakes in the future, which will make the newspaper stronger in the end. Besides, if we're not constantly trying to improve, then we are constantly falling behind. And falling behind is not the trait of a credible and well-respected publication. On behalf of the staff of The Ranger News, thanks for reading and enjoy the new issue. Henry D. Gaskins Editor-in-Chief mmm cell phones can dial 9+1 even if they den t a service pianP Now through October 30 used call liabrary 0 . PSGA Office Womyn's Center Fine Arts Deportment Saturday, October 23rd, 2004 UW-Parkside makes a difference! table near the Bridge, Tuesdays, Wednesdays Thursdays. Come and be a part of the national day of doing good! a? The Ranger News has meetings every Monday at noon. All students and faculty of UW-Parkside are welc< ease feel free to attend. Have any comments, concerns, questions, or story ideas? Please e-mail u: • ttnfCaeTrSafnlPgeenmiPeWwQs _nuwwn/p/7@!\;yaakhAoAo. rctorvmm AJSQOATtt) We are located at Wyllie D-139C Phone:(262)595-2287 Fax:(262)595-2295 RANGER STAFF Editor-in-Chief Henry D. Gaskins Assistant Editor Preston Brown Creative Director Emily Rasbornik Copy Editor Amanda Amason News Editor Tal Goldwater Entertainment Editor Katie Dylewski Sports Editor Russell Ham's Graphic Design Manager Matt Gonya Business Manager Sony a Gonzalez Advertising Manager Avi Grewal Photographer Matt Cote Advisor Judith Logsdon Corrections Article entiled: "September 11: What Better Day for a Picnic" by Amber Taylor (Page 5). Correction: The program was sponsored by: 1. CIS - Center for International Studies 2. PIC - Parkside International Club 3. A.L.L. - Adventures in Lifelong Learning - International Host Families Correction: Dave Koss is not the director of SUFAC- he has no other title than Vice President. His role in SUFAC is to organize meetings. 3 The Ranger News October 9, 2004 Second Annual Study Abroad Fair BY AARON D. ZABLER Face it; life can often slip into an endless revolving state of monotony. You are currently partaking in a fouryear- long cycle - a little longer for some. You attend school in the fall, receive a short break, and return for spring, which leads to summer break, and the process soon begins again. On October 20, the second annual Study Abroad Fair will be held at UW-Parkside. This is an event that can help remove the stains of monotony strewn upon your college career. The event will feature study abroad country/program exhibits from around the world. Study abroad opportunities available will include those offered at UW-Parkside, others from within the UW system, and also from schools and organizations outside of Wisconsin. Students who have participated in past study abroad programs will also be on hand to share their experiences of studying abroad with anyone who is interested. There will be students who have studied in Spain, Costa Rica, Mexico, Ghana, China, Japan, and Gennany - although, the study abroad opportunities are not limited solely to those countries. Information about financing a study abroad program and scholarships will also be available at the event. "Studying in another country can be challenging ... but it is a great OMSA BY SAM LIDESTER OMSA, the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs hosted a reception for the faculty, students, and alumni of color on September 30. Brudgette Johnson, director, said, "The event was designed for new students to get together and meet whoever else is on campus.' Students could meet alumni, listen to the speakers, and meet people. Johnson, who has been at UW-Parkside for 11 years, wants students to feel welcome. "There's always something to learn or do, opportunities for growth," Johnson said. OMSA is here to guide students along the way. way to leam how other people see the world or gain an international perspective, thereby increasing cultural awareness and discovering more about yourself and your own culture," says Consuelo Clemens, Ph. D., of the Center for International Studies at UWParkside. She continued to comment on the reasons for studying abroad by saying, "students can learn or improve language skills, clarify personal goals and expand career choices by developing a global resume." The typical thought is that a student who studies abroad does so in order to study a foreign language; however, Dr. Clemens explained, "there are no 'typical students' who study abroad, but ideally it should be students who have dreamed of going overseas." Students who wish to add a bit of spice to their lives and are interested in studying abroad should plan to attend the event on October 26, which will be held in Upper Main Place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. OMSA is a very active organization. The numerous things they do are impressing. The office is made to help students with their university life. This includes academic programming, advising, and spreading cultural awareness. Some things they plan even extend into the Racine/Kenosha area. A great event each year is the winter cultural celebration. It's a celebration of many different religions and cultures, during the traditional time of Christmas. They also have a cultural speak out each month. Their tools are the speakers, workshops, celebrations, and more than 40 students who volunteer for OMSA. HigherOne Cards BY TAL GOLD WATER In February 2003 there was a process started for establishing the HigherOne card on the UWParkside campus without the students' knowledge. It was initiated because the UW-Parkside's computer system was transferring over to PeopleSoft. Rick Haskey who is the assistant director of the union headed-up the transition to the HigherOne card system. He states, "it was a campus community decision." When asked who on campus decided on these new HigherOne cards he stated, "I was the lead person, director of business sendee, and director of student life." He goes on to say "it was in conjunction wdth the approval from the chancellors cabinet." He also mentioned that it was brought to the attention of the student government in September 2003 after the decision was made but before the implementation of the system. So how could it have been a campus decision when the students did not have a say or know about it until it was implemented? Chris Semenas, president of Parkside Student Government Association, said he is "bothered by the fact that we did not have a say." This state is one of very few that has in their policies and procedures chapter 36.095, which gives the students a voice on issues. Chapter 36.095 would be relevant for the HigherOne card change. When asked about student Their priority is learning, Many people think that they have to be of color to take part in OMSA. Not true, says Johnson. All students may visit for advisement. Diversity serves as a unique feature of the office. She feels cultural awareness is important for students to feel a part of their university. At a small campus like UWParkside students can realize that there is 'faculty and staff like you; a place that you can call home.' The office of Multicultural Student Affairs is located in Wyllie Hall D182, and is open every day. involvement in the decision Haskey said, "the students helped implement the process." That does not answer the question of why students were not informed in the decision making process. Furthermore, the HigherOne card does not have your student ID number on it. Haskey's reply to that was, "the reason why student ID numbers are not printed on the card [is] for security reasons. We wanted to protect any type of security breach. So therefore we don't put it on the card." Haskey goes on to state, "so what we did is created a new number to put on the card. That is going to act like a student ID number but it is not the student ID number. If the card is lost the card number can be changed. So no one could look up the students information." Yet if the card is stolen anyone could use the card at a gas pump without a pin number because of the Master card logo on the ID card. Which would make it prone to security breaches on individual students. "There have not been many theft problems of the card," Haskey said, and he only knew of one incident this year. Semenas also states that he feels "the new system has been an inconvenience to the students and that on most days he gets complaints about it." For instance he said, "it takes a long time to receive a change check with this new system." The only institution that over sees this system is an office building in Connecticut. There are no otherbraches of that institution in this country. If this HigherOne were catering to the community would it not be easier to have branches in Wisconsin. To that Haskey replied, "it was a biding process and HigherOne got the bid." All this leads up to the point that students need to know what is happening on their campus at all times, and what decisions are being made for them. 4 The Ranger News October 9, 2004 Celebrity Hosts Billiard Tournament in Den ^ of Wkconsin-Paitaide provides Ksvices (or patrons witfi asrclsl 5# / Please contact the PaHnide Student Center for assistance, (262) 595-2345. BY HENRY G A SKINS More than 40 students were entertained between September 27 and October 1, when Jack White, an internationally famous billiard and trick shot artist, held a tournament in the Den here at UW-Parkside. Jack has been playing pool for more than 60 years, which he said has been his only real job in his life. "I enjoy coming to universities and colleges," said White. He also noted that pool is an educational game. "You got math, geometiy, history, and it also takes concentration and discipline." While Jack is serious about pool, he really enjoys laughing and joking with students. He gives each student a nickname when they enter the tournament and teases them about all sorts of things, not just pool. The students who participated seemed to have gotten a lot out of it. David Adrian, who started the Parkside Billiards Club, said, "Watching pool helps me learn, even if they are bad. But especially watching someone as good as him." For those who are interested the Parkside Billiards Club, meetings are on Wednesdays at noon inMolinaro 116. The winner of the pool tournament was Nick Weber, a staff member at the library here. The top three shooters in each of the men's and women's tournaments won a plaque and a $25 gift certificate to Chili's. The tournament was put together by Intramural Coordinator Tami Falk-Day along with Student Activities. UW-Parkside pool tournament winner Nick Weber shoots against internationally famous billiard and trick shot artist Jack White on October 1 in the Den. Different Shades of You The winners of the women's tournament: first place, Colleen Lippold, second place, Holly Verwey, third place, Kate Nowakowski. L EA D ER S HI P S E R I E S Sponsored by Student Activities For more information call 595-2200 r stop by Student Activities, Union 21 The winners of the men's tournament: first place, Nick Weber, second place, Jason Hanenberger, third place, Sean Chacon. Are you yellow, red or blue? What shade is your personality? Come and see what colors best describe you! w Tues. Oct. 19 4-6pm Union 106 5 The Ranger News October 9, 2004 Her Resume has Something for Everyone. An agreement reached between Jerry Mehlhaff, president of American Champion Aircraft (ACA), and Diane Doers, president of DeltaHawk Engines LLC, will lead to the installation of a DeltaHawk DH160A4 turbo-diesel in an ACA Explorer airframe. BY EMILY RASBORNIK Diane Doers will be speaking on November 9 in the Union Cinema at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Doers is the President Treasurer, and a Director of DeltaHawk, Inc. DeltaHawk, Inc. is a small business, formed in 1996, to develop a new lightweight, high power-to-weight ratio jet fuel burning diesel-cy cle engine. The company's innovation has been recognized by a Small Business Innovative Research grant from NASA. Doers will be the guest speaker for the Executive-in-Residence Program She has had systems development, sales and management responsibilities in IBM's custom sy stem development business with manufacturing companies. Prior to her IBM career, she was a field house research biologist study ing bats, working form university and museum positions. Her initial work following college was an elementary school teacher. She holds a B. A. in English from Bethany Collage in West Virginia, and a M.S. in Zoology from UW-Milwaukee. In her spare time she travels, scuba dives, performs occasionally with an amateur theater group, ad participates in a book club. www.deltahawkengines.com Business By Students BY AARON D. ZABLER Picking a major, obtaining information about internships and deciding on "what to be when you grow up" are some of the difficult things that college students are forced to face as they tread along the path of college. Two business students at UW-Parkside have recognized these difficulties and have created a means to aid students who face them. On October 26, students Jeremy Scuffham and Ben Stark will host the first of four informational presentations entitled, Business by Students. The presentation is designed to give students who may be interested in business, just starting the business program, or have not yet decided their major, a chance to learn about the business program and its opportunities. "This is an informational presentation," adds Jeremy Scuffham, "the presentations will all be done by students for students." At each of the presentations, students of the business program will present their perspective of various experiences they obtained through the program. Students attending the presentation will be given the chance to hear about the many opportunities available and how to obtain them such as internships, and various projects past students were able to work on at UWParkside and within the community - something the presenters had to dig out and find on their own. The opportunities that will be discussed are not only beneficial for learning more about an area of business but they can also become valuable elements of a resume. "What can I p ut on my resume when I graduate?" is a question Dirk Baldwin, Ph.D. of the Business Department feels students should begin asking early. "If you can start asking yourself that question when you're a freshman or sophomore, you will be much better off when you graduate," he emphasized. All students who wish to learn more about the business program and its benefits from a fellow student's perspective should plan to attend Business by Students. It will be presented at four distinct times - each with different student presenters - on October 26 at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. An additional presentation will be held on November 1 at 6 p.m. for students who are unable to fit the other times into their schedule. All presentations will be held in Molinaro D139. Question of the Issue When was the last time you sang Karaoke and what did you sing? Nikkie Johnson Freshman 19 Undecided 'J was 14 and it was on my mom's 40lh B-day. We were at a comer bar and my friend and I decided to passionately sing 'I'll Make Love to You.' I wanted to embarrass my mom!" Ka Vang Senior 21 Communications Major "It was about two years ago. I was at a friend's house. They had a small gathering and I decided to sing a song from the Backstreet Boys.' Jolie Johnson Junior 21 English Major "It was a couple years ago. I think we were at Charcoal Grill. I don't really remember which song it was but I normally sing songs by Christiana Aguilera. I think it might have been 'I'm a Genie in a Bottle!"' Chris Jones "Evil" Freshman 20 Music Major "It was last week at a friends house. A song called 'Nerdy' by Poison the Well" Ed Griffin Junior 23 Communications Major '1 freestyle. Unlike Karaoke, all the words come from off the top of your head. I did it on my radio show on campus (WIPZ 101.7). A group of us all did it on air. We freestyled to an instrumental track by JayZ, 'Brush My Shoulder Off'" 6 The Ranger News October 9, 2004 Political Figure on Campus! BY EMILY RASBORNIK Lieutenant Governor Barbara Lawton came to visit UW-Parkside on September 13. Reporter Tal Goldwater went asked why she decided to come to UW-Parkside. "I wanted to take this opportunity to visit this campus and speak with Chancellor Keating about his position of where we are right now as we head into another budget cycle. I think the university system hosts the potential for our economic growth and stability across this state. The strong system we built over history needs to have the strong support of the state," Lt. Gov. Lawton said. She also said the biggest issue facing the UW system this year is "The budget, the biggest challenge is to be sure that we fulfill our mission of making the highest quality education accessible to all of Wisconsin's children. UW-Parkside does an extraordinary job. Jack Keating was just reminding me that UW-Parkside is the most successful in providing access and enrolling and graduating minority students. The rest of the system has a long ways to go to have the percentage of students approximate the percentage in the population. So this is a wonderful success story, but it's a challenge to all of us across the state. When we talk about the need for us to move from a manufacturing to an information and a technology based economy. The way we will compete successfully is to increase the number of citizens with a bachelor degree. 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Every Friday and Saturday Live local, and International Music! Home for Livey Local and International Music 7 The Ranger News October 9, 2004 Meet Joe Jane Doe Jacqui Brandenburg Sophomore 19 Favorite color? "Royal blue" major Favorite sport? School involvement...Plays "Football" Volleyball (Middle Hitter) Junk food? Favorite Color: "Vibrant puiple" Favorite sport: "Do you even have to ask ... volleyball" Junk food: "Chocolate" How long ago did you wash your hair? "Three hours ago" When was the last time you lied? "Last week" What was the lie? "I told everyone I missed class cause I over slept and my alarm malfunctioned. Really, I woke up turned off my alarm and went back to bed." Are you single? "No" Are you going to vote? "Going to try" Bo you have a cell phone? "For sure" Can I call you? "If you don't 1 will make a sad face" Whats your shoe size? "8 1/2-9, but if we are talking dress show I can go all the way down to a 7 1/2" Whats your favorite store? "The Limited" Have any Pet Peeves "When people make me feel inferior to them -1 hate that!" "Pizza rolls" When was the last time you washed your hair? "Today" When was the last time you told a lie? "Today" Have you ever used an Ab Lounge? "You know it!" What was it? "I told my mom I don't get that How often do you brush your teeth? "Three times a day" Bid you just tell another lie? "Ok, at least twice, but usually three ...for real." Skim, 1 percent, or 2 percent milk? "Skim all the way" Funniest moment at Parkside? "When Ashley and 1 prank called people using our alter personalities! (Laughing.) We were Sl'ackia aid Barbara Walters. We were offering crotchless panties!" Favorite movie? "Oh don't ask me this! Hmmm ... I love Mary Poppins but I also love 10 things I hate about you, and I love Jim Carrey" Bo you eat breakfast? "Have to" Favorite class or Prof? "Dr. Lori Allen or Prof. Kolb." What kind of Beodorant do you use? "Krunked up... that's spelt with a K" Are you single? "No" Are you going to vote? "No" Why? "I will be gone for basketball" Bo you have a cell phone? "Yes" Can I call you? "Yes" What size shoe do you wear? "13" Have any pet peeve's? "Not being on time." Have you ever used an Ab Lounge? "No I haven't" How often do you brush your teeth? "Two times a day." That's not another lie is it? "That's no joke-I bmsh twice a day" Skim, 1%, or 2% milk? "2%" Funniest moment at UWParkside? "There are so "Dove, many! Let me if I'm not pick one working out." Chuck wore assless pants to a Halloween Party and he wrote happy Halloween across his ass!" Favorite movie? "Braveheart" Favorite class/Prof? "American Politics with Anne Gurnack" Bo you eat breakfast? "No" What type of deodorant do you use? "Right Guard extreme stick" Best food at school? "Enchilada bake." Favorite Number? "44" Why? It's my basketball number since Jr. High" What kind of tolit paper do you use? "I don't F*!king care, as long as my butt gets clean!" When was the last time you cried? "December 25th, my grandpa died." Favorite TV Show? "Nip Tuck" Bo you cook? "Yes" Best food at UWP? "General Tso chicken rice." Favortite TV show? "'Will and Grace'" Last time you cried? "August 14" Brad Preston Sophomore 20 Education Major School involvement.. .Plays basketball (Guard) Why? "I found out I had a pituitary tumor." Favorite number? "4" Why? "That's how I represent the green and black!" Do you cook? "I bake" 8 The Ranger News October 9, 2004 Sports UW-Parkside Softball Team Hits Grand Slam with Fillipp BY RUSSELL HARRIS Sports Editor Asking the UW-Paikside Women's Head Softball coach, Laura Fillipp, to answer questions about her past experiences in coaching and in playing Softball was number one on the agenda for our discussion. But shortly after The Ranger News arrived for this interview, Fillipp's made it clear that what she really wanted to talk about was the team. However, Fillipp or "Flip" as she is known by her colleagues and players, did allow us to inquire about her road to becoming the Head Coach of the UWParkside Women's Softball Team. Coach Fillipp was the athletic director and a physical education instructor at St. Francis de Sales School in Lake Zurich, 111., and she coached basketball, volleyball, Softball, and soccer at Barrington High School in Illinois. In that time span, Fillipp was also the head volleyball coach at the College of Lake County in Grayslake, 111, for three years. Next, it was an administrative position with similar job duties at the Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Lake Forest, 111, where she spent five years. Then, she accepted a position as an assistant coach at Penn State University. As an assistant there, Fillipp was responsible for not only recmiting, but also for working with pitchers and catchers, hitting, outfield, travel, and monitoring scholastic progress of the studentathletes. She played a vital role in the team's meticulous classroom work ethic as the team ranked fourth, fifth, and seventh among all NCAA Division I softball teams in GPA. When Coach Fillipp and assistant coach, Clare Johnson, were at Penn State, they met Joe Patemo. "He was so pro-Penn State and very staunch academically," according to Johnson. Fillipp was able to have Patemo sign a book so that she could give it to her father for Christmas one year. "He was really a personable man, a really good man. I went to him for his opinion about a player situation once and I really thought that he gave me some good advice," said Fillipp. She continued to say, "He was very visible. You would see him out jogging or out at lunch in town somewhere." Four years later, Coach Fillipp returned to Illinois to accept the position of athletic director and head softball coach at Immaculate Heart of Maiy High School in Westchester, 111. She held that post until she took the position here at UW-Parkside. Fillipp was a graduate of Carbondale and the College of Lake County, and lettered in softball while earning her Bachelor of Science degree in physical education and her minor in coaching. In November of 1993, Fillipp was the first native of Illinois and the 12th female ever to be inducted into the USSSA National Hall of Fame, and is the first native of Illinois; only the 12th female to do so! In 1990, Fillipp was a member of a team that was chosen to represent the United States on a softball tour of the USSR. Assistant Coach, Claire Johnson, was also on that team. Fillipp, a left-handed power hitter, hit over 200 homeruns during her career. She played volleyball, basketball, and softball in college, but softball is the only sport that she played all four years. "My passion is really softball," said Fillipp. In addition, for more than 18 years, Fillipp has offered instruction and coordinated clinics across the country and has also been an instructor and director of pitchers and hitters at Grand Slam U.S.A. Coach Fillipp said she played a collegiate game at UW-Paikside in the past while at Lake County. She grew up 40 miles away and was not really too familiar with the university, but was accustomed with the area. As she was getting ready to come to UWParkside, Fillipp said, "It was kind of funny because I was looking through a box that had some newspaper articles that my mom had collected through the years. I took one that was on the top or right near the top to look at it, and it read, 'Fillipp throws no-hitter against UW-Parkside.'" As for the best thing about being a collegiate coach, Fillipp said, "There are actually two things. One is to see the players' graduate and to grow and develop as young women. Second, to watch these players develop and grow as players." Assistant coaches, Claire Johnson and Mary Kasinski, are volunteers in their fourth year of assisting the team and Coach Fillipp. Claire Johnson said, "We have similar philosophies in the mentoring aspect of it, not just from an athletics standpoint, but also academically. We've seen a dramatic increase in our team's GPA." The coaches want their players to have fun as well. When asked how important her assistant coaches are to her and the players, Fillipp said, "I think that our senior and junior players will tell you that we're more productive as a group when our assistants are around. It's extremely difficult to have just volunteer coaches who are committed to being here. I think that I'm pretty lucky to have them. I believe your staff is extremely invaluable." This year's team lias seven freshmen. "It's a good group," said Fillipp. There is one returning pitcher, Kristen Brestan, a junior from Addison, 111. "We're looking for some leadership from Kristen," said Coach Fillipp. Backing Brestan up in the rotation are three freshmen. First, Anna Bluemel, a native of Wind Lake, Wis., who had a very successful senior season at Waterford High School with a final record of 21-1. She threw a no-hitter this fall against Concordia College, including nine strikeouts. Next, there is Frankfort, 111 native, Meagan Shimkus, who has summer ball experience and who got a lot of playing time in high school. Shimkus threw a one-hitter earlier this season. Third is Cassie Moreland, who is from New Berlin, Wis., is one of the few walk-on players named to this year's squad. Behind the plate is returning senior Jamie Bliemeister, from Gennantown, Wis. "Jamie really carried us last year. She hit extremely well, especially towards the last month of the seasoa She was also named to the first GLVC All-Conference team and a first team All-Conference catcher," said Fillipp. Two sophomores will also catch, including Jeni Watermolen, from Sturgeon Bay, Wis. Transfer studentathlete and Mokena, 111. n ative, Allison Wodziak, will also see some time behind the plate this season. "She is a transfer student from South Eastern Louisiana," said Fillipp. At first base is senior Emma Strohbusch from Fort Atkinson, Wis. Strohbusch led the Lady Rangers in doubles last season and had the highest batting average on the team. Strohbusch was a first team All- Conference and second team All Great Lakes Region selection. Nicki Smith, a Franklin, Wis. native and junior, is also a first baseman. Shorty Anderson, a junior from Milwaukee, Wis., will play second base. She has played at second base for more than 50 percent of the time in the last two seasons. Anderson hit .690 in the Chicago Land Classic a couple of weeks ago! Also at second base will be Michelle Pickering, a senior from Portage, Ind. "Michelle has been a four-year basketball player here at Continued on page 9 9 The Ranger News October 9,2004 Softball story continued from page 8 UW-Paikside as well. Pickering could see time at short stop, too. Pickering was a second team All-Conference selection two years ago and this last season she was a second team All- Region selection," said Fillipp. Also at second base will be junior, Stephanie Bishop, from Racine, Wis. Kristen Brestan might also see action at second base. Senior Melanie Strohbusch returns to play third base. Strohbusch is a first team All-Conference Team, first team All-Region, and second team All-American selection. "Mel has led the conference in homeruns for the last two seasons. I think that she was overlooked during her sophomore year. She played behind a senior third baseman. Opponents pitch around Mel and she has definitely become the player to watch for other teams," said Fillipp. Strohbusch and her twin sister, Emma, were walk-on players in their freshmen year at UW-Paikside. Freshman, Angela Marshall, from Park Forest, 111., might see some time at the hot corner this season. "Angela is a strong hitter. Allison Wodziak, the catcher, can also play third," said Fillipp. Coach Fillipp said that she would find a position for a player to play if a player can hit the baseball. "So much of this game is trying to produce some runs," said Fillipp. In center field, Kim Dean, a senior Ask Dave from South Elgin, HI., will be the starter. "Kim was a middle infielder her freshman year. She also played left field her freshman and sophomore year. Her sophomore year, Kim was a second team All-Conference player and only had one error on the season. It came on the second to the last week of the season," said Fillipp. In left field and right field, freshman, Stephanie Gardocki, is expected to see action. Gardocki can also play some infield. Gardocki will take over Dean's position in center field next season. In high school she played shortstop and in summer ball she played the outfield. "Right now, Stephanie can mostly help us in the outfield," said Fillipp. Also in left field will be senior Nichole Nellessen, a native of Racine, Wis. "Nichole was a walk-on her freshman year at UWParkside and came here as a middle infielder. She took about two years to develop into a good defensive outfielder. Early last season, we played a tournament in Tennessee and she was just outstanding. She goes all out," said Fillipp. Also platooning in left field will be Katie Jacobsen, a sophomore from Franksville, Wis. "Katie is a transfer from U WPlatteville and played in the outfield during her freshman season," said Fillipp. In right field, Katrina Homa, a freshman from Cudahy, Wis., is expected to start. "She's done veiy well so far this season in right field. She can also play some shortstop, second base, center field, and do some catching. She knows the game pretty well and has hit pretty well so far, and I don't say that just because she is a freshman," said Fillipp. She continued to say, "In addition, in right field, will be freshman walk-on, Claire Hilinske, a native of Waterford, Wis." The team has two freshman managers on its roster, too. These two were players that did not make the team, but who have some talent and who hold future aspirations of joining the team as players. "They will still get a chance to travel with us," stated Fillipp. The Ranger News asked Fillipp to reveal one thing about herself that nobody else knows about her here at UWParkside. "I like dolphins! They're my favorite animals of all time. If I could have one as a pet, I would. My cell phone ringer plays the song, 'Flipper!'" Ahh ... your secrets out, coach! BY RUSSELL HARRIS Sports Editor The Ranger News regularly visits with UW-Parkside Athletic Director, Dave Williams, to get a sneak preview of upcoming athletic events and related topics. Here is what he had to say at our recent meeting when asked the following questions... Q: What and when is Family Weekend? A: "On October 15, which is a Friday, it will be Family Weekend where people can come to meet the men and women's basketball teams. It will be held in the gymnasium in the SAC. We're going to have team introductions, a slam-dunk contest for the men, and a three-point contest after the dunk contest for men and women basketball players and any students that want to participate. In order to have a chance for a free ticket, which we'll be giving away some of on this night, to the upcoming UW-Badger game on November 10 at the Kohl Center in Madison, you have to attend this event." Q: So anybody can participate in the UW-Parkside Cross-Country Invite on October 16? A: "On October 16, at the Wayne E. Dennehl cross-country course, we will be hosting the UW-Parkside Invite, which is one of the two major cross-country events that we hold at UW-Pafkside. Approximately 500-600 runners will be competing in this event and it will be open to anybody that would like to participate! People that are interested in running just need to pre-register with the athletic department prior to the start of the race. Q: Where has our Women's Volleyball Team been so far this season? A: "Our women have not played a single home game so far this year. They have been on the road playing in tournaments, as UW-Parkside doesn't host any of them early on in the season This team can use all of the support it can get, so try to get out to the field house aid help cheer on the team!" The team's schedule is on the web at www.uwp.edu. Click on the athletics fink and choose women s volleyball under the menu and click on the schedule link if you are uncertain of the dates of the Lady Rangers home games. Sports Shots Women's Volleyball made Parkside history on Friday night. The team beat Northern Kentucky University for the first time ever! Setter Ashley Vycital said, "We've always come close to beating them, we usually had to play five games, but this win is significant because we beat them in three! We kept our focus through each game and played as a team." This win seemed to bring the passion back! On Saturday afternoon every team member was able to participate in beating Kentucky Weslevan in three. The volleyball team is now 7-12. Francois ignites offense for UWParkside Men's Soccer Team Freshman forward, Andre Francois, led the way for UW-Parkside (7-1-1 overall, 2-0-1 GLVC) in its game at Bellarmine with two goals to help secure a 2-0 victory for the Rangers. He scored tire only goal tire Rangers needed just 4:20 into tire game, and his second came at 62:75 off of a corner-kick by Derek Kilps, junior midfielder. Senior forward, Dusty Wagner and Derek Kilps provided Francois with the assist on his first goal Freshman goalkeeper, Victor Perez, saw his goals against average drop to a great 0.22 as he worked to get his sixth shutout of the season. Both categories rank among national leaders for goalkeepers. Women's Soccer Team stays hot On September 26, tire Lady Rangers (8-1 overall, 2-1 GLVC) beat Saint Joseph's 3-0. Katie Gaal, junior midfielder, scored 26:10 into the first half while Tamara Buntrock, freshman midfielder, added a goal in the second half to make it 2- 0. Sara Guentlrer, freshman midfielder, scored UW-Parkside's final goal. Senior goalkeeper, Abbigale Wild, playe&all 90 minutes in goal and was credited with four saves. Rangers tied for 10th place after first round of NCAA Division II Great Lakes Regional at South Haven, Mich. Freshman, Matt Gilliland, shot a par 72, which put him in a tie for 10th place. UW-Parkside's Ryan Wnuk shot a 75. Women's Volleyball Team savors victories in tournament 10 The Ranger News October 9, 2004 Rugby Team notches first win of season A sweet victory under their belts! Sport Shots Continued... play at Lewis The Women's Volleyball Team has had a tough schedule this season, and won't play their first home match until October 1 against Northern Kentucky. The Lady Rangers started the season 1-6, but bounced back nicely in a tournament at Lewis University recently. They defeated Michigan Tech, 30-28, 30-23, 23-30, 26-30, 15-5. They went on to beat Lake Superior State, 28-30, 30-25, 26- 30, 32-30, 15-13, before losing to a strong Northern Michigan team (7- 0), 25-30, 18-30, 19-30. The series moves the Lady Rangers record to 4-7. Kandi Bauer, senior middle and outside hitter, notched 16 kills in the Michigan Tech game, and Noelle Swartz, senior outside hitter, led the team in that same category against Lake Superior State with 19. Sophomore setter, Ashley Vycital, produced 58 assists versus Michigan Tech and had' 41 assists in the Lake Superior State game. BY RUSSELL HARRIS Sports Editor The UW-Parkside Women's Soccer Team (8-1) played like a fine tuned machine as they defeated tire St. Xavier Cougars in a non-GLVC game, 7-0 on September 24. The veiy brisk wind at Wood Road Field did not stop the Lady Rangers from racking up 18 shotson- goal along with 11 corner-kicks, compared to St. Xavier's one shot-ongoal and four corner-kicks. The Lady Rangers played some solid defense, too, which is an area that Head Coach, Troy Fabiano, is working at improving. At 30:40, freshman midfielder, Tamara Bunlrock, got the scoring started with a goal and with 21:15 to go in the half, junior forward, Erica Kollatz, added a score. Senior goalkeeper, Abbigale Wild, made a nice save on a Cougar attempt with 10:32 in the first half to help preserve the shutout. The play came off of a comer kick. UW-Paikside led at intermission 2-0. It would be all the team needed to preserve the victory, BY RUSSELL HARRIS Sports Editor On September 25, the UWParkside Rugby Team (1-2) defeated UW-Platteville 20-10 to secure their first win of the season. It was a cool, breezy afternoon at the outdoor track field as UW-Paikside got a balanced scoring attack. Mark Rosenow scored for UW-Parkside in the early going of the contest. It was Rosenow's third attempt to score this season. Later, John Hubbard scored to put the Rangers up 10-0. UW-Platteville made a run, but UW-Paikside's Doug Sawyer scored to give the Rangers the lead again. To wrap up the victory, assistant coach and player, Todd Streeter, scored on the last play of the game. Last season, the Rangers beat UW-Platteville on the road. "It was definitely a hard fought win and a step in the right direction for a very young team," said Streeter. UW-Parkside's scrumhalf, Luke Bowar, had a great but UW-Parkside came out and played with great enthusiasm and intensity in the second half. At the 40:25 mark in the second half, Ah Wild, junior midfielder, scored to make it 3-0. UWParkside had a scary moment when Erica Kollatz, junior forward, went down after a collision with a St. Xavier player. Both spectators and players held their breath as Kollatz was taken off the field on a gurney. Her status was unknown at press time. Later, at the 21:41 mark in the second half senior midfielder, Lisa Gorski, scored a goal to make it 4-0. Then, Kelly Baker, freshman midfielder, scored to make it 5-0 with 15:55 left in the contest. With 4:36 left, Nicole Curran, freshman defender, punched the ball to the back of the net to make it 6-0 and with 3:05 remaining in the game, Sara Guenther, a freshman midfielder, scored for UWParkside to close out the day's steady scoring attack. Senior goalie, Abbigale Wild, was credited with one save. Lisa Gorski was credited with the assist on Buntrock's goal and Lindsey Griffitts game as he harassed UW-Platteville's scrumhalf all game. Bowar also made a lot of tough tackles. "Perseverance and a good game strategy brought the team victoiy this week as UWPlatteville crashed their forwards hard and often, but our defense played 'bend-don't-break' and that proved to be the difference. Our kicking game also played an important role because we constantly put pressure on them with a lot of well-placed kicks," said Streeter. When asked about upcoming games at UW-Eau Claire (October 2) and at Wisconsin RFC, Rugby Football Club (October 9), Streeter said, "Eau-Claire will be a tough match, especially on the road and because it is their homecoming. But our younger players now have three matches under their belts and are contributing regularly. We did suffer a few injuries against UW-Platteville and will be fielding a young starting lineup against Eau-Claire, but I am confident that and Gorski assisted on Kollatz's goal. Megan Jurvis and Charissa Weiher assisted on Allison Wild's score, while Gorski's goal was unassisted. Gorski and Stephanie Strauss assisted on Baker's goal. Jessica Dubois and Charissa Weiher assisted on Curran's score and Katie Gaal and Jessica Metko assisted on Guenther's goal. What a fantastic game! we can play a competitive match up there." As for the upcoming game against Wisconsin RFC, Streeter said, "It should be a change of pace because they are a men's club team, not a collegiate team. Men's club teams are typically older guys with a lot of experience and play crisper rugby. It will serve as a good test for our younger players." Men's Soccer Team too much for St. Joseph's in GLVC BY RUSSELL HARRIS Sports Editor The UW-Paikside Men's Soccer Team (8-1) beat GLVC opponent (2-0) in an insistent, hard fought game September 25 at Wood Road Field. It did not take the Rangers long to find the back of the net as senior forward, Dustin Wagner, scored at the 33:42 mark in the first period. St. Joseph's team speed was good. UW-Parkside's passing looked crisp. UW-Parkside got what would be their final goal of the game with 18:26 in the first period. The second half highlights included senior defender, ' Riley Mewes, dribbling the length of the field past four Saint Joseph's defenders and almost scoring a goal. His attempt bounced off of the top of the post! UW-Parkside played great defense and stayed aggressive while moving the ball as Saint Joseph's tried to make a run. UW-Parkside finished with 10 shots-on-goal and 10 comer kicks w hile Saint Joseph's had just two shots-on-goal and just two comer kicks. About 100 people were in attendance to cheer on the Rangers. Note from Sports Editor: Athletic Director, Dave Williams, is in charge of the SAC. He is seeking student and faculty opinions Activity Center (SAC). The SAC is mM now open Monday-Thursday from 7 a.m.-lO p.m. Dave would like to know if students and faculty are pleased with the current hours that the SAC is open. Student fees help support the SAC, but not entirely. Faculty can use the SAC, but has to pay fees in order to use it. There will be further mention of this matter in upcoming issues of The Ranger News, but if you want to voice your opinion now, please contact Dave Williams at his office in the SAC. Women's Soccer Team routes Saint Xavier Cougars UW-Parkside plays solid defense in shutout win 11 The Ranger News October 9, 2004 UW-Parkside Softball players expose the student-athlete experience BY RUSSELL HARRIS Sports Editor The Ranger News had the opportunity to ask some of the UWParkside Softball Team's players to answer a couple of questions regarding what their experience of being a student-athlete is and has been like here at the university. Those questions were, 'What is it like to be a studentathlete?' and 'How do you feel about next spring's team?' Kristen Brestan, a junior pitcher, had this to say. "I would not have wanted to go to college any other way. I can't imagine not being a student-athlete. I need something to keep me busy and I have met so many great people through the athletic program here. It is tough to play a sport and keep up with your class work. Some people think we (studentathletes) have it easy, but they're wrong. There is a lot of pressure on us and the expectations are very high. We don't like to miss class, but because of our conference opponents being so far away we do once in a while. I'd rather not miss class. Most of our professors understand though. As for this year's team, I am excited about this season! We have a great team and have some depth. Some amazing athletes have to sit on the bench, which is something we've never experienced before. I am so happy that we have three talented freshman pitchers this year who can all get the job done. We push each other and force ourselves to become better. The team chemistry is wonderful and we all get along together well, which is something that will help us win a lot of games." Jamie Bliemeister, a senior catcher, said, "My experience as a student-athlete has been outstanding! Being an athlete lias allowed me the opportunity to get to know people that otherwise I would not have had the chance to become friends with. It has helped me to become more outgoing and also helped me to become more confident. It has also helped me with my time management skills and in getting used to being in a routine, both of which will help me later on in my fife. I am sad to be leaving the athletic program after this year's eligibility is up. I am extremely optimistic about the upcoming spring season. I think that the talent we have returning from last season is phenomenal. We returned four All-Conference players, four All- Region players, and one All-American www.fordvehicles.com/collegegrad get Go here i there i Here's the deal: one price, no haggling, cash In your pocket for more important things! This "student discount" offers substantial savings on new Ford Motor Company vehicles based on set prices established by Ford's Employee Purchase Plan. There's no catch - it's a unique offer, exclusive to select schools like yours. Save even more when you apply the current national incentives available on the vehicle you select. The best part? You get what you expect. The style and features you want. No-hassle dealer experience. A payment that's easy on your wallet and lifestyle. to player. The rest of our returning players are wonderful, too. We returned a fantastic pitcher and amazing fielders, and we have numerous newcomers who have played tremendously this fall. We have an incredible amount of talent in all areas and we have a ton of fun, w hich helps us to bring us together as a team." Nichole Nellessen, a senior left fielder, said, "My thoughts on this upcoming spring season are all positive. I have high expectations for this team. All of our big hitters are coming back and our roster is filled with upper classmen. The new girls have a lot of talent and that is going to add to the team and make us more competitive." As far as being a student-athlete is concerned, Nellessen said, "It is rewarding in many ways. I have learned how to manage my time and how to get things done. I get to know my teachers on a one-to-one basis as I miss some classes during the semester due to travel with the team. My professors help me when I have trouble with coursework. I have also learned to deal with differing personalities, which will help me in the future. The friends that I've made and all of the memories are something that I'll never forget." Shorty Anderson, a junior second basemen, said, "I have learned some good time management skills because we travel and I am responsible for making up class work. Studentathletes are not only expected to perform at a high level on the field, but in the classroom, too. I am excited about the spring season! We have many returning players who contributed last year as well as many players who how to play the game at a very intense level. The team gets along really well and I feel that if we stick together we will be the top force in the GLVC in for the upcoming spring season." Kim Dean, a senior center fielder, had this to say. "My experiences as a student-athlete have been exciting. The friendships that I have made will last forever. As for the upcoming spring season, we have quite a few "diaperdandees" and more than enough experienced veterans. I think this will be the best spring ever!" The Ranger News October 9,2004 Entertainment Bob Calendar: October 3 - Ticket Pre-Sale (BobDylan .com) October 4 — Newsweek Magazine Hie October 4 issue of Newsweek features Dylan (looking very badass in his cowboy hat) on the cover. Dylan comments on the new autobiographical series in an interview with David Gates. Added bonus: Two page excerpt from the un-released book. Nice photos too. October 12 - "Chronicles: Volume 1' in stores. Also available in audiobooks, narrated by Sean Penn. October 30 - Concert at Carthage With only a small amount of tickets available to the public, UW-Parkside's "Bob Dylan: Life in Lyrics" teacher Gwendolyn Miller suggests: "... better make some friends over at Carthage." Bob Dylan's Playboy Interview (1965): "[They're] a drag. It's only college newspaper editors and single girls under the age 14 that could possibly have time for them." - On message/protest songs "It's been thought up by men and women who look like cigars. They're all freeloaders and cops. You can tell who they are. They're always carrying around calendars, guns or scissors." - On the long hair/sloppy dress "controversy" of the sixties "Colleges are like old-age homes; except for the fact that more people die in colleges than in old-age homes. There's really no difference." - On regrets not finishing college "An Evening With Bob Dylan" Sponsored By: Carthage Dean of Students Office, Campus Activities Board & Carthage Student Government Date: October 30 Door: 6:30 p.m. Show: 8 p.m. Venue: Carthage College - N.E Tarble Activities & Recreation Center (TARC) Capacity: 7,000 Ticket Cost: $39.50 (plus s/h) through TicketMaster For Sale: October 4 Pre-Sale: October 3 - Limited number of tickets. (See BobDylan.com for details) Stop by the Ranger News Office for answers. Carthage Info: Bob Dylan Crossword Author, "Positively 4th Street: The Lives and Times" Song title and ex-wife Jenny's song in 'Forrest Gump' Blood On The He killed Hattie Eight-legged book Album: A dirty movie? Bob's real last name Bob's mouthpiece Song about a boxer Ballad of a Man His first Academy Award winning tune Joan Baez's sister Homesick Blues His son's band, 'The ' "Lay Lady " Bob's birlh state Bob's hat of choice Non-bob "All Along The Watch Tower" singer ACROSS 2 3 6 8 10 12 16 17 DOWN Ifi 2 14 5 7 9 10 11 13 14 15 13 The Ranger News October 9, 2004 Events Calendar October 8 dios malos - The Elbo Room October 10 Murder By Death & The Weakerthans - The Bottom Lounge October 12 Q and not U - Mad Planet Blueprint 76 - Hattrix/Kenosha "Pissed/Punk/Pop/Rock", fronted by Royce Nunley (formerly of the Suicide Machines). Also playing: Much The Same, Gimme Crack, Shot Baker All ages, 5 p.m., 21 and over, 9 p.m. Cost $5 October 13 Rufus Wainright - Vic Theatre Seth Horan - Union Square/UWP Formerly of Vertical Horizon. Bassist/singer/ songwriter. Show at 8 p.m. October 14 Lucky Boys Confusion - House of Blues Death Cab For Cutie - Riviera Theatre October 15 Movie: "Team America: World Police" in theaters KRS One - Metro Ammi & Flat Foot 56 -North Point Church/ Winthrop Harbor October 16 "Nintendo Fusion Tour" - Congress Theatre Comedian Bengt Washburn Union Square 8:30 p.m. October 17 Interpol - Riviera Theatre Arlo Guthrie - Old Town School of Folk Music October 18 "Rock The Vote" - Chicago State University October 19 "Kill Kitty Tour" - House of Blues October 20 "Get Out The Vote" forum - 3:30 p.m. at Main Place/UWP The Format & Switchfoot - The Rave/Eagle's Club Coheed & Cambria - Riviera Theatre October 21 moe. - The Rave/Eagle's Club October 22 Cake - Pabst Theater Kittie, Crisis & Otep - The Rave/Eagle's Club Vanessa Carlton - Park West Hamell On Trial - McAuliffe's Pub/Racine Singer/songwriter, called "acoustic-punk'' and "anti-folk". Toured w/Ani DiFranco. October 23 Deftones - The Rave/Eagle's Club If you know of an upcoming local show or event, email Katie: Flickadaisy@yahoo.com Tid-Bits "Most children are evaluated as 'highly creative' before entering elementary school. Because of the high value schools put on mathematics, logic, and language - only 10 percent of these children will rank as 'highly creative' by age seven." (Viewzone.com) "He's a really good cook. He can cook anything - macaroni and cheese, fried chicken..." Britney Spears on new husband Kevin Federline - (Bust Magazine, Sept.) "I'm so pathetic. I haven't done anything. I've never even been tipsy." Young girl and her dilemma regarding drugs and alcohol. (Eavesdropping at Common Grounds) "A lot of TV screens couldn't handle it. Especially if you have HDTV, it would just be too much; the TV would just short circuit." Mo Rocca (VH1, Comedy Central) explains why he doesn't go on air without his glasses. (Bust Magazine, Sept) "People with 'highly attractive' or very sexy voices were found to have significantly more sexual partners than those with 'unattractive' voices. In testing, men and women with symmetrical body shapes ranked highest - having the sexiest voices." (Evolution of Human Behavior, Sept.) Tfie BOAIHOUSe 4917 7th Ave. ph: 2S2.654.9922 LAYOUT: Two bars, patio, and one dining/banquet area. Sits right on the iake. DECOR: Sea theme: mermaids, ships and fish. Staff wears Hawaiian shirts. Points deducted for encouraging Jimmy Buffet karaoke selections. MUSIC: Karaoke! Fantastic on so many levels. THE CROWD: 30+ crowd, though very fiesty. Few younger, many regulars. Dancing: limited to one 'Electric Slide' and one line dance. Watch for a man with silky pants, (resembles "Carlton" from 'The Fresh Prince'.) Glides around like nobody's business. Songs & Singers: 'Tiny Dancer" - Younger guy serinaded his girl. "Black Velvet" -- Tail girl with very long hair. "Hotel California" •• German exchange student? "Help From My Friends" - Bearded man. Crowd helped. "All That Jazz" - White-haired lady. Very sassy performance. -i issm 14 The Ranger News October 9, 2004 . Deconstructing The Smirk: BY KATIE DYLEWSKI The bicameral theory, as Julian Jaynes coined it, suggests that both halves of the face can (and do) show separate emotions. Before you discount this as the creation of some way-too-much-time-on-theirhands Bush-hater - let us explore this theoiy. Facial expressions consist of skin and muscle being pulled or flexed, as directed by the brain. The left side of the brain controls the right side of your face/body and vice versa. Getting into the characteristics of each brain gets a bit confusing - see Figure 2. Moving on, the theory would back-up those half a nd half f acial expressions we often use: The smirk - Half smile, half solemn or upset The nervous smile - Half smile, half down-turned Forced to be polite - Half smile, half straight Try this with your driver's license, or a random photograph of yourself - cover up one half. Then do the other side. You'll be able see the slight inconsistency The left side should show a more forced expression, while the right displays more of your true emotion. An exception to this theory is the extremely symmetrical face (i.e. Princess Diana, Denzel Washington, et. al.), which is typically reserved for models and a select amount of beautiful people. It's pretty clear that Mr. President is neither of these, shown in this photo with one of his classic indecipherable expressions. A significant difference in both sides is a visual clue that this person's "should act" and "real feelings" lie at opposite ends of the spectrum. Though we can see that Mr. George Dubya is making every attempt at a warm smile - it's seems that something very different is happening in his head; making for the famous (and slightly unsettling) smirk. DISCLAIMER: Since a trained professional did not do this study, the results of the bicameral examination are inconclusive. Also, the views opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily Rational Public iirder Analytical Outwardly directed. reflect those of the staff of this publication. Rainbow Alliance Announces Campus Presence BY NICHOLAS MICHAEL RAVNIKAR Some might remember watching the news in 1998 and catching the stoiy of Matthew Shepard, a young man brutally murdered because he was gay. If not, eveiyone has probably all heard the phrase, "queer bashing." So, for obvious reasons, you shouldn't expect "The Laramie Project" to be a kneeslapper- although, the director, Moises Kaufman, does give the audience just enough repose at those critical moments to salvage a much-needed glimmer of hope. UW-Parkside's Rainbow Alliance gave a free showing of the film September 20 at 7:30 pm. Student turnout was sparse; nonetheless, the Rainbow Alliance made their presence known by showing the film, which serves to dispel much of the hostility or confusion with which straight culture tends to marginalize queer culture. It is suiprising that "The Laramie Project" never received a wider release from HBO, with cameos from relatively big names such as Janine Garafolo, Christina Ricci and Steve Buscemi. Kaufman, who wrote and directed the film, gives us a docu-dramatization of the actual interviews he and the Tectonic Theater Project members conducted as the basis for a play from which the film is adapted. Kaufman engages with thea udience as honestly as he can, evincing the profound relationship formed between these New York city-folk and the Laramie, Wyo., "The best / can do is the confrontation relative truth." - Dennis eachhaswiththeir ^ religious, political Cooper, Closer religious and political institutions alike, so as to serve a variety of ideological agendas. In the face of their family's tragedy, the Shepards offer their son as salvation - not only for the cultural economy of the town, but also for the murderers themselves (Russell Henderson and Aaron McKinney), who are sentenced to two consecutive fife terms and life in prison, respectively. Shepard's grieving father makes clear in an open address to the court that, 99 while neither he, his wife, nor his What the Rainbow Alliance did, by showing this film, was very quickly nullify any argument for "human nature" being the indiscriminate and undisputed source of social evil. Instead, It s accomphshed by f°regmund„•m g t„h e disagme with the death penalty. That whlch (hey smgU (Q c0[|de^n interviewing itself. The intricacy saved bo(h Henderson and McKinney. of the film's production process is left in tact for the audience to observe: The murder, the town, the trial, media coverage and the interviewers. Not only does the film serve to examine how Shepard's murder affected Laramie, the LGBTQ community across the nation, and his closest friends in the community, it also displays how the tragedy was exploited by media, A memorable scene is when a Catholic priest tells the playwrights that the community should let Henderson and McKinney "be their teachers," because the important lesson that needs to be learned is "where they learned to hate." The implicit message of this, of course, is that humanity should learn from its mistakes. they allowed for the silver screen in the Union Cinema to be a reflective skin that showed the audience members their own faces, words and deeds. The conflicts and beliefs, the friends and struggles of the everyday stared right back. Every drop of fear, anxiety, passion, anger and love lingered there in the auditorium in that moment before the credits began rolling. It was a nongendered erotic experience ... different, surely, for eveiyone who saw it. For any LGBTQ allies out there - straight folks who'd like to support equality of human rights - The Rainbow Alliance meets every Friday at noon in Greenquist Hall, room 119. Membership is open to everyone, regardless of his or her sexual orientation. "Heck," they're website says, "We don't even ask!" Their office is located on the second floor of the Library, room 283 in Wyllie Hall. And, just a reminder: LGBTQ history month is October. 15 The Ranger News October 9, 2004 Building or Destroying Character? By Emily Rasbornik Is politics creating fear? Some say Bush is using war to create fear and obtain more votes. Others say Michael Moore is using fear against the President to sway voters. What are your criteria for voting? Are you choosing candidates out of fear, hate, or is the phy sical appearance of each candidate more important? Kerry's botox or Bush's grin? Why was "Unfit for Command''' such a controversy? Why did the Kerry party want to ban this book from stores? And why was it selling out? A lot of students tell me to "just go see 'Fahrenheit 911.'"I am responding by saying "just go read 'Unfit for Command.'" This book will have an impact just as "Fahrenheit 911" did. John O'Neill and Jerome Corst, Ph.D wrote the New York Times #1 bestseller. The notorious swift Boat Veterans speak out against John Kerry. Why does their message seem to be the hot topic? It is because their testimonies show a frightening man. The impact this book has on society seems to have the same impact Fahrenheit 911 did. Seeing movies/ documentaries and reading books help people form views, which is the motive of authors or directors. This book was an eye opener. It makes some people think twice about fronts others put on. Which is what society is supposed to do, think. Americans have a right to question authority, to look at the real issues surrounding political figures. Looking at candidates past can show something about their character. How an older candidate now deals with the dishonorable events of their past can build or take away from their character. O'Neill & Corst said, "John Kerry is also the only known "Swiftee" who received the Purple Heart for a selfinflicted wound." It's your decision if you want to really find out if that statement is true or not. It's your decision to deem it coming from a credible source or not. Fear and anger seem to drive politics. How do you make your decisions? If your looking for more information about Kerry's past, a new documentary called "Stolen honor" will be released soon. This film interviews POW's who have obtained the most prestigious military medals you can earn They tell their story of being imprisoned and seeing a side of Kerry they think society should know about, visit www.stolenhonor.com/ documentary for more information. with dlnnei' llmon Spare mt is Fiesta Carnival with |aw Riders, I nflatables, Crafts and more! 10am-2pm Union Square/Patio Hypnotist Frederick Winters mm m Latin Comedy Troupe iSaleaffon! 7pm UnionSquare Comedian Bengf Washburn 1?:20pm Union Cinema * OUppeenn RKeeccrreeautnioonn iinn Tinhee Dveeinl Union Cinema _ Bowling - Air Hockey yfega Fiix/Freaky Snapshots The Den |Sjj4~6 i ^ Union Bazaar (RCC * MOT |LM LI - GM OT. - FLLTT - MOT far nor* ttwmatwa mm t® aw*. m §*t e«ms Brawn* wwww mat bwmm cowwtw 16 The Ranger News October 9, 2004 mToo^c S MOllth Equal Rights Vs. Liberty BY HENRY GASKINS As we know, the countiy we live in was founded on the principles of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, concepts that come with a high level of responsibility. The Declaration of Independence proclaimed our freedom from Britain back in 1776, because the British monarchy held a tyranny over the colonists and taxed them heavily without representation. America fought the Revolutionaiy War and won its independence. It's arguable to say that in today's U.S. government, the liberty we won is slipping away. Many people pay taxes that don't represent them, and government regulations exist that jeopardize the freedom from the government itself. Taxes conflict with liberty because the government is dependent on taxpayers to sustain itself. When taxes rise the government grows, usually by creating programs in an effort to help people or society in general. They create roads, schools, and fund themselves and their regulations almost completely. This may be seen by some as a good thing, but forcing citizens to do anything is automatically going to conflict with freedom. Perhaps the government means well by initiating regulations. For instance, the equal rights movement has helped create an even playing field for people that did not have as much of a chance to get ahead before, but it is something that is limiting the opportunities of others. It's a concept that tries to make our countiy a little more humane, which in turn takes away the freedoms people have to decide for themselves if that's what they really want. Seatbelt laws have a similar drawback, as most states enforce strict seatbelt regulations, citizens find themselves in a position without a choice. Our choices, are taken away from us on a daily bases. It's as if the government has started making decisions for the people (which, I suppose, is what we elect them to do). Regulations may enhance equal rights by protecting citizens from corporations, sexism, and racism, but the concept of liberty would imply that each human would not have to depend on equal rights regulations. Complete freedom means each person makes a decision individually as to what is fair, or if they even want to be fair. They decide if they want to live a life that supports others equally or if they want to give themselves a better opportunity to succeed however they define success. Humans should be able to control their regulations themselves, so if they feel it is better to wear a seatbelt they can make that decision without outside help or force. With liberty in mind, maybe we don't need such a big government. The bigger the government and the more regulations, the less freedom there is. What happens as a result from less liberty is the further breakdown of the Declaration of Independence. BY PRESTON BROWN In this Country we have something called Equal rights, a system that is designed to ensure all citizens can get a fair opportunity regardless of race, sex or religion. This system is designed for all to have a chance in our country that is not blocked by prejudice, hate or ignorance. Some might want to argue that Equal rights are a strike against our liberty and freedoms, which in the text -book sense would be correct, but it is also protecting millions of Americans by allowing them to exercise their rights and freedoms. It ensures that minorities can have an equal chance to get ahead in this country. I know that some people see things like Affirmative Action as taking away their chances in life and giving them to someone else just because of their race or sex, but it's a necessary evil that is needed in today's society to help balance the playing field. Face it, this country is primarily run by people who have prejudices, just as millions of people around the world do. It's hard to just throw them away when you have been raised with them, by your parents or the media, feeding us fear this and hatred that, all the name of selling us their beliefs and stories. It's easier to get along with someone who is just like you; someone who looks the same, acts the same and talks the same, but easy isn't always rights and it isn't always fair. In fact easy tends to lead most people in the direction that they were already heading, not somewhere new where ideas can expand and possibilities can open. It would be nice to five in a world that had no racism and no hatred, but we don't live in that world yet. However, the equal rights movement is a step in the right direction. It allows people to work in situations that have diversity and share experiences with those that they might not have ever know, hopefully expanding the minds of all. I guess when it comes down to it, I would rather live in a world that tries to give people a fair shake, even it does restrict opportunities for myself, because it s better then the world that existed fifty years ago, a world that was run by upper-class rich white men who wanted nothing more then to keep their domination intact. From the Donkey's Mouth" is not intended to have a political connotation. The writers each take different sides of any particular argument whether they agree or not, and defend their side as best as possible. Suggestions for future arguments are always accepted. Please send ideas or feedback to rangernews@uwp.edu. 17 The Ranger News October 9, 2004 The Student Activities Open House Mon, Oct. 4 4-6pm Union 209 Find out what we can do for you! You ape Invite^'* Why Northwestern? We're Passionate About Your Future in Natural Health Care! 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Contact: Avi Grewal (Ad Manager) uwp ads@yahoo.com Phone:(262)595-2287 Police Beat 9-04-04 Surprise, Surprise. Outer Loop Road. 12:03 am. Citations were issued for underage drinking and ID card violation. 9-10-04 The first Of many. MOLN. 12:52 am. Officers were dispatched to MOLN for an active fire alarm. No smoke or fire present. Alarm was reset. 9-10-04 Do they still teach Click It? Outer Loop Road 11.29 am. A citation was issued to a driver for a mandatory seatbelt violation. 9-10-04 Would hate to wake up to this. University Lot 11:40 am. Officers were dispatched to a hit and run accident in the University Aptartment parking lot 9-11-04 Alcohol brings out the worst in some. Outer Loop Rd. 1:32 am. Several citations were issued for underage drinking and disorderly conduct. 9-11-04 Hope it gets fixed. University Apartments. 12:00 am. A student reported damage to his vehicle in the University Apartment parking lot. 9-11-04 Apparently it's illegal to squat 9 28 pm. Dispatch was notified of a person believed to be squatting in Ranger Hall. 9-13-04 Must have been a slow night Wood Road 12:27 am. Citations were issued to a driver for failure to stop/ improper stop at a stop sign and operating a vehicle after vehicle suspension. The Jewish American Experience by Professor Timothy Crain Sunday, October 17th, 7:00 p.m. Beth Hillel Temple 6050 Eighth Avenue Kenosha, Wisconsin Dr. Timothy Crain, Professor in the Center for Jewish Studies and the department of history at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, will discuss the experience of Jewish immigrant groups arriving in the United States beginning in the mid-19th centuiy. "The Great Migration", as it was known, established in the U.S. the largest Jewish population in the world. How did these groups from Germany, Russia, and other European countries manage to assimilate so successfully into American society? Our dynamic speaker will explain the significant impact these immigrants groups have had on American culture and history. Dr. Crain received his Ph.D. in Modem Jewish history and modem British and Irish history from Arizona State University. His research interests include anti-Semitism in modern Europe, Jewish-American history, conflict studies, and comparative religious history. This presentation is part of the Chemerow Educational and Cultural series, which provides programs of Jewish content 3 or 4 times a year at Beth Hillel Temple. The lecture begins at 7:00 p.m. and is free and open to the public. 9-13-04 Wow, watch were you park nowadays! 313 pm A student reported damage to her vehicle while parked in the Union 9-13-04 Hope she's all right 3 08 pm Officers were dispatched to GRNQ for a report of a female that had fainted. Female was transported to Kenosha Hospital. 9-14-04 Ouch! Outer Loop Road/CART Lot. 7:55 am. Dispatch advised officers of a hit and run with a motorcycle. Subject was treated by Kenosha Fire Department and refused transport to 9-14-04 This happens every year. MOLN 10:47 am Officers were notified of soliciting flyers being posted on campus without permission. 9-15-04 No - not at Parkside. Outer Loop Road. 1:11 am. A citation was issued for underage drinking. 9A5-M At least no one was hurt! Wood Road/CART Parking Lot. 1112 am. Officers were dispatched to a traffic accident. No injuries. 9-16-04 Was the owner squatting in Ranger Hall? 2 10 pm. While on patrol an officer observed a bike in a ditch. 9-16-04 Looks like we have a good system. MOLN 9 42 am. Afire drill was conducted in MOLN. No problems noted. 9-16-04 Fm telling you, watch where you park. University Apartments. A student reported vandalism to his vehicle. 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