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" ' .. .. , rangernews@uwp.edu News······· ·..··..··..·· 3 Opinions & Editorials 9 The Slale 10 Sports 12 Arts & Culture 16 900 Wood Rood Kenosha. WI 53144 WANG WHACKED! Students Rally Against Adminstrative Decision BY JASON GRlFFES AND NICK HONECK Chanting could be heard throughout the halls of UW-Parkside as the students marched in SUppOTtof Professor Xun (George) Wang on at noon on March 7. "We the students shall never be defeated," and "Ain't no power like the power of students and the power of students don't stop," shouted over 70 students as they marched from the Union to Main Place. The protest was hosted by the Revolution, a movement that stands for education, health and non-violence, and was supported by many of the student organizations on campus. The march was amplified as students jumped out of their chairs to join in and rally. Many carried signs in support of Wang some reading "Free Wang" others proclaiming "Wanted - John Keating, Chancellor." "We got the support of students that normally don't come to these things," said August Marie Wagner-Richardson, one of members of the Revolution, "They [students] seem like they really cared." Photographers and cameramen as well as Students march from the Union to Upper Main Place where more than 80 community members wouldprotest Chancellor Keating's decision to recommend tenured faculty member Dr. Xun (George) Wang's dismissal. Continued on page 22 PSGA Elections Begin llY JASON GRlFFES As students return, groggy from spring break, the campaigning will begin for the 2005-2006 Parkside Student Government AIsociationelection. This election will decide the PSGA President, wellas the Vice President and Senators. Candidates for the \IIIrious positions will have a total of nine days to campaign 'lriginningon March 2 I,and continuing unti'l the elections take place March 30 and 3 I. "l feel the election is important because during the year elections .. held within the Senate," said Bethe Batterham, PSGA elections htor. "This is the chance for a lot of good people who wouldn't ltavethe Opportunity to run during the year to be elected by the 1IIIden1 body." Batterharnwas hired to run the election by Chris Semenas, lherwrent PSGA President, and his decision was approved by the studentsenate. She will be running the election along with four other indiViduals. Three of these individuals make up a judicial committee and onesits with Batterharn on an elections committee. These groupsmust remain unbiased throughout the course of the election and areresponsible for assuring that the election remains fair and that allofthe rules are upheld. "Since I have been at UW-Parkside there has not been one clean election,"said Batterharn. "This is why I am elections director, becauseI will not put up with any cheating." Toensure that there is no confusion of the election by laws and thereforeno excuse for cheating a mandatory meeting was scheduled I to lakeplace on March 10. This meeting gives Batterharn a chance to go over the bylaws with all candidates line by line and answer any questions that arose for the candidates. According to Batterham the election is run totally by the students with no interference from -administration. The administrator for PSGA is Deao of Students Steve McLaughlin, who will be available to provide any needed information for the election but does not have any direct involvement with the running of the election or the election process. The one thing that administration can do is discipline any members of the election or candidates for breaking any of the election bylaws. Any student who is enrolled at UW-Parkside is eligible to run for a position in PSGA. The candidates must, however, have a minimum 2.0 GPA and must file a petition with student signatures for nomination. Candidates running for president or vice president must have at least 250 student signatures while candidates who wish to run for senate must have at least 100 student signatures. Currently there are two individuals running for PSGA president: Dave Koss and Nicholas Michael Ravnikar. There are four individuals running for Vice President including Chris Landgrebe, Sheriy Harum, Marie Cooper, and August Marie Wanner-Richardson. There are also at least 19 individuals o petitioning to run for Student Senate. . The voting will take place on March 30 and 31 with official results being given on April 5. These results will determine the student government leadership at UW-Parkside for the next academic year. Compare the candidates on page 8 SPORTS """"''''''"'"~~~-~~'''l Special NEWS 3.Part Feature The Life ofa UW-Parkside Soldier UW-Parkside Wrestling Regional March 11. 2005 ph.262.595.2287 Invasion's Off: So Who's Playing UW-P? BY NICK HONECK The University of Wisconsin-Parkside didn't end up bidding to host the MTV Campus Invasion Tour. It will no longer be bringing UK sensations, Muse, to the campus. The Invasion would have taken place on April 27th or 28th. The Parkside Student Government Association (pSGA) Senate voted to approve $10,000 from a Segregated University Funds Allocation Committee (SUFAC) contingency fund on Friday, February 25th. The $10,000 would have gone a long way towards taking care of the approximate bid price of $20,000. Stephanie Sirovatka-Marshall, Assistant Director of the Union Activities said, "the concert is sort of decided on a first come, first serve basis." Before the bid could be submitted, the committee found out that Muse didn't Want to play the midwest and MTV would comply with the band. That decision effectively ended the bid. "We were very disappointed that we could not get the MTV Campus Invasion Tour," said Emily Rasbomik, head of the Concert Committee, "yet we're trying to maintain a positive attitude and find something else." This isn't [he first time that Parksidc attempted to land the MTV Campus Invasion Tour. A group, headed mostly by members of WIPZ attempted to lure the tour the previous spring semester. The plan fell through when UW-Whitewater got their bid in first and ended up hosting the tour with the band Hoobastank. Continued 011 page. 17 '. ., ARTS & CULTURE 2 The Ranger News March 11. 2005 Letter From The Editor Insanity! Pure insanity! Every time I close my eyes, I see weird grids, colorful abstract shapes and various tints that range from a royal blue to a bright red. I think it's just the back of my eyelids I'm seeing. The insanity happens when sleep depri vation and continuous business are constantl y occurring. I'd like to thank the administrators or whoever is responsible for us having Spring Break this next week. It's definitely necessary. But that's not what's important right now. What's important right now, at the exact moment I type this, is that we are on deadline to get the newspaper out. (lsuppose this may account for the distractingly insane rant I just went on.) Every new issue has been another step up for our staff. With this issue, however, the newspaper has not taken a step up. We've taken a leap. And I feel like we're closer than ever to accomplishing our goal by the end of this academic year. The Ranger News wants to become a respected, credible source of information about the UW-Parkside community, specifically for the UW-Parkside community. Our staff has grown significantly throughout this year. I think back to August 2004, when we had 10 people working for us. Now we have more than 30, and the number is still growing. Our meetings are lively and informative, our staff members are on top of their games, and I could not ask for a better camaraderie among the people I work with here. The growth of our staff has lead to the growth of our readership. We have more people writing for us so we are able to cover more stories that appeal to the interests of our readers. We have more advertising staff members who are able to contact and solicit more businesses to advertise. Advertisements are information. We are developing a graphic design team to take some ease off of our current solo graphic designer, Matt Gonya--who, by the way, has done a superb job of giving the newspaper a solid, eye-catching and journalistic design. On a personal note, since our last issue was published on Fehruary 18, the biggest influence of my life, Doctor of Journalism Hunter S. Thompson.Hied. Fear and Loathing in Los Vegas brought to my attention what journalism was and could be. His books and articles have inspired me like nothing else, and I can honestly say that if it weren't for Thompson, I certainly would not be where I am right now. I might not even be in college. His self-destruction was a tragedy for many people, but the spirit of the good doctor lives on. Enjoy this issue. Keep an eye out for our next one, which comes out April 1. And as always, thanks for reading. He y D. Gaskins EDITOR-IN-CHIEF $28.80 S(S,OO 565.00 $110.00 5195,00 53S0.00 'd Size .... PrieN l/16 hgt!: 2" Ilort. XS'VetI. 1/8 Page: 4' Ilort. KS' VetI. l/Hage: S· x fI" Velf.or3' x S'!torL 1f2P?: 8'x 10' HoIUIS·X 16"Verf. Full POgt!:lO'Hoa. ~ 16' Velf. Double Paga Spreod:l0' x 16' (d) RemainingIssue ht .. AplH ]5, 2'1 May 13 RANGER STAFF E!litor·in·Chief Henry D. Gaskins News Editor Tal Goldwoler Arts & Culture Editor Nicholas Michael Rovnikor Advertising Manager Avi Grewal Staff Writers Joson Griffes, Nick Borns, Tyron Saffold lr., Andrew Krupp, Ihrls Rosin, Nick Honeck, Assistant Editor Prestcn Brown Sports Editor Nick Borns Photograph Staff Daniel Yoris Matt (ate Design Manager Matt Gonyo Copy Editors Amanda Amason Andy Westbrook Opinions & Editorials Editor Sherry Nelson Advisor' Judith Logsdon Business Manager Sonya Gonzolez ffi ThcRangerNcwsbllsmc.clingsevl.'ry M.onday ar noon. AtlSludclllS • and fill::ulty of UW·PnrkSldc tire welcome. Please feel free 10 uuend Have any cornrncms. concerns. questions. or story idea~'! PJCJl~c.·mllil us at: rnngcrnews@owp.cdu • Wc arc located at Wyllie 0-1 ~9C A$$OCI,6,nc Phonc: (262) 595-2287 Fax.: (262J 59~-2295 coutGIAli Advcnisemcms: uwp_nd~@yahoo.com - The Rueger News il> a student-produced publication of the Univcr-ity ofWi.~(;onsm. :arksidc and does /101neccssnrily represent. III whole or in pan, the views of cortege adm1l111.tr.ltors,facull)' ur student'. March 13 3:30 PM: Student Recital, Com Arts D-118 14 12:00 AM: UW-Parkside Spring Break, 11:00 AM: Kenosha/Racine Unified Faculty Art Show, Com. Arts Gallery 15 12:00 AM: UW-Parkside Spring Break, 11:00 AM: Kenosha/Racine Unified Faculty Art Show, Com. Arts Gallery 16 12:00 AM: UW-Parkside Spring Break, 11:00 AM: Racine/Kenosha Unified Faculty Art Show, Com. Arts Gallery 17 12:ooAM: UW-Parkside Spring Break, 11:00 AM: Kenosha/Racine Unified Faculty , Art Show, Com. Arts Gallery 21 11:00 AM: Kenosha/Racine Unified Faculty Art Show, Com. Arts Gallery 18 12:00 AM: UW-Palkside Spring Break, 3:30 PM: Book Study: 'Cararnelo', Union 207 7:30 PM: Arts Alive: Bitchin' Babes, Com. Arts Theatre 22 11:00 AM: Kenosha/Racine Unified Faculty Art Show, Com. Arts Gallery 7:30 PM: Arts: ALIVE!: 'Unsinkable Women' , Com. Arts Theatre 23 11:00 AM: Racine/Kenosha Unified Faculty Art Show, Com. Arts Gallery 12:00 PM: Noon Concert, Union Cinema 24 11:00 AM: Kenosha/Racine Unified Faculty Art Show, Com. Arts Gallery 30 12:00 PM: Noon Concerts, Union Cinema 9:00 PM: Foreign Fi"Im: 'The Way Home', Union Cinema 31 7:30 PM: Foreign Film: 'Tbe Way Home'. Union Cinema Each person 1l111}' take ()IlCnewspaper per issue datto Extra newspapers canbe purchased (or $1 apiece. Newspapers can be tnkcn on a first come. H(.SI serve ba.'ii<"meaning thnr once Ihcy are gone, they are gone. We work on the honor system. bUI viollllOf'l will be pro~lX:utcd for theft. Faculty memhers and Sludems orgllnill)tion~ who wiloh to use The Ranger News in dll~roolllS ~houtd conwlt lhe editor-in-chief lO reserve however mllny free copies Ihey wbh to usc. I ~--NEWS ------=- \~h 11 2005 TheRangerNews 3 ~arc ' :.--- NEWS BRIEFS tABOR Discussion &y .(NIlimW KRUPP (lp Februa!Y 21, a di~n took place in Union Square ab<Jlll a rising issue cAlled TABOR, TaIlOr stl\nd~for the "'tax faY1Il'sBiDOf RlglUs' WlliclJ.is a con~titutiolJ;a1 amendto,ent which aioo$'f<.>jilnit gov"l1lll'lent spending. 'Se<tfilllL!rtrtli< Oil 1.5 Superintendent of Public ction, Elizabeth Bunn4St~ resses Issues of Eau:eat~on Quality Tuition Cost Afu\lJlJl.N"O '~js . . ~~sai litical Rights. Educational hievemem, and Equality of~Justice; tinoStudent Activists Come Together UW-Parkside ~ROSfN An eVent that was open for all to attend. the ~.rdAnnuall:,lti1)o A<:Iivist COnference (11iAC}) was hostedJ;,)! the student loI) Latin<.>s Unidos on Februllry 1.6.:ntis yoo(s theme .wa, ll:igbts, 'Educational Acbievement, and Equaliry of Justice." 1t>AbrllmltnSan!iago, Preside f.~llos Uni1fQil(L,tIt IIlOte jleOJlle to interact wilh universit}'-Qtlrl'f lha/l}USf lite L.U. Mellll1ef$, but \II t& make slife pe<,>ple !lieLatiun 1JIsnes and whell ey're brougbt-out, weclutJind for any of the ISSPes we may baVe 611campus - or ~8 W\\ Want to touch base on:' See/til article Oil Academic Freedom Safe For Now BY NICHOl:AS MlCHAEl: RAVNIKAR With controversy generated around Ward Churchill's appearance at UW- Whitewater, state legislators left the UW system pulling at its collar for a few days this past month at the threat of a stranglehold on academic freedom. Rep. Stephen Nass (R) of the 31st District originally proposed Join Resolution 15 on February 17, a document requesting that the UW System Board of Regents review and possibly dismiss adjunct and tenured faculty who do not meet "honorable academic standards of conduct expected by students, parents and taxpayers ... " The document began by condemning what it called Churchill's "anti-American hate speech." The resolution also advocated the cancellation of Churchill's March I speech at UW-Whitewater. After deliberations, however, state legislation produced Assembly Resolution 8 on February 22, which acknowledged Churchill's right to speak under the first amendment, as well as the historical example that the University of Wisconsin has for protecting academic freedom. Doug Bradley, UW System Director of Communications, commented that Joint Resolution 15 "Never got to the floor. It's dead in the water now. And the event has come and gone, and thankfully everything happened without any violent outburst." uWe weren't supportive of it," he said, regarding the UW System's feelings on the resolution, "We already have rules about tenure and hiring that we feel are better left to the university, not the legislature." There may still be reason for concern, though. Rep. Nass and others who supported the first resolution may want to forward similar legislation in the future, Bradley said. "Nobody is saying that they agree with Churchill is saying," Bradley said, "only that he has the right to say it. Irrespective of whether one is a faculty member, they have the right to say these things." Much of the public clamor may be unfounded, as many who opposed Churchill's appearance based their stance on media reports that quoted "inflammatory" portions of his essay without contextualizing them. Bradley said, '''J haven't, nor do J feel that many others have, read his essay. What's so difficult is that all of this comes through the filters. "The problem is that everyone is listening to what someone else is saying about what someone else said. It's difficult to gauge the truth that way." The University of Wisconsin first became a beacon for academic freedom in a late-19th century case involving Professor of Economics Richard Ely. Ely's writings were vilified in a letter to The Nation from Oliver Wells, who said they constituted "an attack on life and property such as this country has already become too familiar with." A three-member panel appointed by the Board of Regents investigated these allegations, finally declaring Ely a credible authority on political economy. Later, in 1910, the Board of Regents reacted to allegations tbat ociology professor Edward A. Ross was supportive of what it viewed as immoral anarchism. The class of 1910, in order to secure a jeopardized academic freedom, had the famous "sifting and winnowing" statement, whose words helped clear Ely some 20 years earlier, cast in bronze. Regents took the monument as a slap in the face and packed it away from the public eye. After being hauled out five years later, the plaque was stolen in 1956. Duplicates of the plaque were created in 1964. UW-Parkside took possession of them upon itsl968 founding. Bradley added, "The plaque is marvelous. People always point to the 'sifting and winnowing' statement as a prime example of defending academic freedom." 10 JelfO",tvalJ for speeding on CIFl E. to sir"" Weise forJ:uling 10obey the <top.Sign on C'tH G. lQCadena cum, forthe misuse of a handiCap placard al p.n) .• a .elialiOnwl\S i.!!ned to Emanuel sollere fOT operating a motor vehicle after VCCjll';". a Cl(aubn ilJ.InlderParmar on Outer Loop Roadlcnt G. for operaling a motor ut ,'vaIidle1Cpired dr • 13 at !l:5>l'j,.m.. A citation waSI.'Suedto DayVin Hailmon for f.iling to obey tbe stop sign on 39th A,ve:ItUd 13th $1 l1wfi.laty' 1311£10;3Sp~riL,acitHtiOnw3s lssliedto vantee Wil1iam~on CTHUioi' passing in a no passing tone. February 14 aI 8:44 p.n!>,a citation was i..<ued 10 David Jacob for speedinl' at 42 mph In a 25 mph zone on Oul<r Loop Road. Fe!>nial'y 14 at 9":31 p,m" a citatIon was i),ued 10 Ale" Glbes for failing ", olley the Mop sign on Outer Loop Road. Feb(uary 14 at 1 ();03 :p.m., a citation WilsbSlJ~J 10 arJdleyN'ebeJ .for traveling 64 mph in a 45 mph lOU!,) en C1'HE. February 16 .t 5:"22p.m .. a cit'lion was is,ueu 10Daniel Ehlel~ for lr:LVelmg62 mph in ,,45 mpJl lone on em ElSTl-! 3.1. Febtti~t{16l1t ~':14p.ro.ra,citati(Jll'«'a\if!}sued [0 HermatlSingletott, Jt: fotUrivtng ;tn<'m~reglstered lncitor . vemele on C't GIfnner Loop Road febI'uat)' 17at9a.tn.\\,3cltat1oI) wa~ iS~lJed tllC'r'<\igDeGreef [Ofthe tinptopernseof an idelltiflcllliotl card in Ranger Hail. Fe!>rual'y 11at 3:50p.m., a cltati" .. was i>.ued to Azal"el E,,,,ngehsta i.. the t3"nionParking Lot forthe mJ.$uscQfa haooicapplacard.""the pem1itwas collfistated and returned to the Departmcnt llfTranspOnalJon. February 1& 1:29 a.m., Mark Ro;enqw, Ryan Peck. B/lttany Perez, and 1e,>;ka Seal received citations for undera!!" drinking in Ranger llatl. F<lbruary 1~ at 7:51 a.jll., a citation was isstled 10Rachael Bellaire for the nuS"se of a hanuicap plaCard on V~jonCll"c:le, ~mH""as,c~nfi5:C~led.a~dreturn~to (be De~artment Of"tr.iflsporrauon. Fel>rl/aryJ a.m., IIcttali\)n V/;>S issand to JlUl1eS't:001tfor treSpassing inMolinaro n.n. February 22 al :41 a.m., a ~itatlQll wa, Issued m 'Kimberly Sedeska.in the Union tor the misuse of a handi~'p plaCard. The pennlt w,", confiscated and returned to the Departurent of Transportation, All petsOBS whorecelve eilalioa<or,.. _00 frotn tbe UW~Pa,rksidePori"" will Mve their o:nnepO_ in the Poliee 9..., ~, Wwm< to The ~ ~ officea1ld request ,blu ilbeQmlaed witl1in two _ks of!be_ --------- -------- - -- -- ~4 --=_-======~ ~~~~~~~~ TheRangerNews ---------M-a-r-c-h-1_1.:..::, §- ~ OPEN DIALOGUE BY NATE BYRAS The Ranger News holds an open dialogue with various administration officials through the course of each semester. For this issue, the following questions were asked to UW-Parkside College of Arts and Sciences Dean Donald Cress. What are the standards used to become a professor and what is taken into consideration when he or she is hired? A department that needs to hire a new professor needs to pitch the idea to a committee on academic planning. According to Dean Cress, hiring a professor is potentia)ly a million dollar decision. This means the department is willing to take the tiern to fully think through the decision. If none of the candidates meet a certain level of requirements set by the department, the department will probably not hire a professor that year. Instead, the search will be postponed until a worthy candidate is found. The department specifies the exactly what area of expertise is needed, in order to fill gaps in the department. How are student evaluations used in giving a professor tenure? There are many different ways a professor is reviewed for tenure, Cress said. A fellow faculty member could sit in the back of a professor's class and evaluate his or her methods. In the case of a music teacher, the evaluation could be based on the improvement of students' music. The student evaluations are used in determining a professor's tenure track, but there isn't one single factor that completely determines whether or not a professor will receive tenure. Cress said it's a collecting of different evaluation techniques that are used in making the decision for tenure. How often is a professor denied for tenure? Nat all professors get their contract renewed after the three-year mark, so there is a filtering process that takes place before any professor actually receives tenure, according to Cress. Do professors have an obligation to help struggling students? Cress said professors do have an obligation to help struggling students. A professor needs to figure out what is keeping a student from succeeding. A professor needs to keep an open mind and figure out what is stopping a student from reaching his or her full potential. They also should find a way to thoroughly explain what a student is doing wrong, according to Cress. There are seniors that are struggling with math and need the three-credit requirement to graduate. What can they do? Cress mentioned the tutoring center as a resource for struggling students. He said that although some students don't think they will use math, the university has an obligation to make sure that students achieve a basic standard of academic strength in all subject, because inevitably they will need to do simple arithmetic at some point in their future. Math 101 is an option for students who don't feel like algebra (Math 111) is in there ioterest. There is a problem for students who receive an "P" io algebra and then decide they should have taken Math 102 - the "F" will stay on tbe students' record until they pass the class with a higher grade. Political Rights, Educational Achievement, and Equality of Justice: Latino Student Activists Come Together at UW-Parkside Skinheads and the KKK inthe 21st Century: Tactics, Recruitment, and Mobilization on the Internet BY CHRISTOPHER ROSIN An event that was open for all to attend, tbe 3rd Annual Latino Student Activist Conference (LSAC)). was hosted by the student organization Latinos Unidos on February 26. This year's theme was "Political Rights, Educational Achievement. and Equality 01" Justice." According to Abraham Santiago. President of Latinos Unidos (L.U.), "'We wanted more people to mteract with the university-other thanjust people that are L.U. Members, but we also wanted to make sure people understand the Latino issues, and when they're brought out, we can find some of the answers for any of the issues we may have on campus - or any of the other issues we want to touch base on." The LSAC conference, which took placc from 9 a.m.-3 p.I11., was held in Union Square, with workshops that took place in Molinaro Hall. Prestigious guest speakers such as Dr. Enrique Figueroa and Dr. Caleb Rosado. as well as different speakers presenting during the workshops were welcomed to the university. Among the issues were: immigration. student activism and empowerment, networking in the workforce. and unity Some of these needs were addre sed by students from Sociology Professor Pat Goldsmith's "Latinas and Latinos in the U.S." class. who prepared group projects that were displayed during the conference. and voiced some of the issues in the Kenosha and Racine communities that were evident in transcribed interviews with local Hispanics. "At present:' said Goldsmith. "this pan of the project is busy developing a survey that will be administered to ncnprofirswho presently are providing services to the community." Goldsmith said, "In addition to examining the BY AMBER TAYLOR On March 2 Paul Rivas. UW-Milwaukee dissertator in Urban Studies, presented his research on the Skinheads and KKK in the 21st century, especially in reference to their use of the Internet in the propagating of hate messages. This event was sponsored by the Center for Ethnic Studies and the Communication Department. Rivas started his research after the Oklahoma Bombing on April 19. 1995. "My first instinct upon bearing of the bombing was lslamic terrorist, but the thought of them hitti ng Oklahoma City seemed odd." Rivas said. It was when it came out that this terrorist was an American, Timothy McVeigh that Rivas wanted to know how such hatred toward his own people could consume an American like Me Veigh. The Skinheads are our newest hate group and don't have the polished ideology ~""'lr------,,:-------------- of the other groups, but they are leading the recruitment of hate groups, These groups started out as a non-racist British music movement. The Skinheads follow the nee-Nazi ideology. and may or may not be Christian or religious. Their websites tend to appear more gang like and often center on while power rock. The KI;JIlis Our oldest hate group and has strong traditions that it tries to rely on. They ponray Ihemselves to be ctefenderh of white Christianity in America. M,tny of the Klan groups have a political-part like structure, which is absent in the transcripts. as the 'Latinas and Latinos in the U.S. class' did. my senior seminar class is analyzing census data to understand the growth and economic standing Oflhe Racine Hispanic community. They are also researching what services are presently bcmg provided and \l.here there is a shortage of service s" using the above mentiOned survey. These students will develop a statement on the Hispanic need ...in (he area to be u-..ed by the Hi"'panic Roundtahle of Racine ttl apply for grant money, hopefull) from the United Way. "'A lot of times." said Santiago. "Latinos seem to segregate themselves into different ethnic groups Such as Mexicans or Puerto Ricans. ect. but we're all dealin(J e with the same issues, and we need to come together-and it also seems like the same thing with African-Americans anti Lnti nos." Eduardo Vargas III, an advisor with UWParkside's Student Support Services, who attended the conference stated, "Anytime an event like this conference takes place. it's mainly those who are already 'ware 01" the problems that attend: it would he nice to have other student, and especially faculty, geuing involved." Vargas also mentioned that in the fall. the university Ivill be hosting a multicultural conference. AMSLC. in which he encourages everyone to parucipate in. Upcoming events for L.U. include the Latino Film Festival in March and World Fest the week after Spring Break. In addition to the celebration of'<Cinco de Mayo:' L.U. will have an end of the year event honoring graduating seniors within the student organization. Also. everyone is encouraged to attend next year's LSAC event, which will be organized by the next President of L.U. Skinbeads. They have identifiable leaders, fundraising pages, issue platforms, and often deal with mainstream but conservative issues. The messages of hate, separatism, no race mixing, no immigration, homophobia, and even sexism is common of these ites. Besides the Oklahoma Bombing, the emotional impact was greater for Rivas because his daughter was the same size and age of Baylee Almon, a young girl who was killed in the bombing and immortalized in the picture of being carried out in a fireman's arms, " I saw my daughter in these pictures and decided to pursue studies In the area," said Rivas. "When my second daughter was born, she was named Baylee in honor of Baylee Almon's honor." Rivas will be visiting the memorial in Oklahoma in April to mark the lOrh anniversary of the bombing. ~,ll~' ~20:.:0:.::5 -....:T~h::=e~R~a~n~g=e~r N~w~s~ =-5 ~ ..... PSGABEAT ---- - RlSTOPHER ROSIN Byell On March 3, Parkside Student Government . (PSGA) sponsored State Superintendent AllianceinstrUctionLibby Burmaster's visit to 01public th -- arkside,to discuss e pressing Issues of the vW-;h- _s. her education system. Burmaster said that d - - .. 'h,votedagainst the blUget mcreasm b g tuition, and , uppOrlSdeve opmg mentors ip programs "lsheS ",a forming scbools and teachers to promote roruan~ty_basedlearning. "The best teacbers make the cofillD ed U cation" said Burmaster. "If you really want to beslU' d e the world, you can 0 an awful lot as a public chang " bOOI teacher. sC Burmaster, who voted against tuition increases . saidthat the budget on the table would allow fll'lce, f ducati . fundingin the UW-system 0 e ucanon than m ::etiOns, and she believes that the government should . t morein higher education. "My primary goals are mv%se the achieving gap by increasing opportunities for lO~ntsto go on to college with the skills they need for : 'ohmarket." She also placed empbasis on recruiting ~ leachersof different ethnic backgrounds, and developingties between scbool and community. [For re information see article by Anna Fabiano] JIlJ1 • I In other news, Michae Duchac-LEG. OIR.- recently prepared the PSGA Legislative Affairs committeeReport, in wbich he stated that PSGA has corne together and put forth their best effort to make cenainthat our legislators are listening to students' voices wiib regardto the Governor's Budget Proposal. Local Le~slatorswere on campus on February 28, and were availableto answer questions. Students are advised to CQlllact their legislators to voice concerns about tuition. [)ucb" said, "If students don't call, write or visit I kgislators from their district, we will, once again, see anothertuition increase." Also, some attention has been given to the Voter !.D. Bill,which allows only those with in-state driver's licensesand state ID cards to be able to vote. Duchac said that, "Whilethe intention of the bill is good, the effects for some citizens will be simply disastrous. Students don't take part as it is. and with this new restriction, it's juslone more way to Block the Vote:' Duchac mentioned ibat studentshave been using UW IDs since the I960s to \'Ole. butthis option is no longer available to students. Badger State Industries, the Moral Choice? BY ERIKA BOUTROS Ever wonder exactly where nil of the hard earned money you pay for tuition goes? Of course a majority of your dollars go to pay faculty and towards new technology to improve the quality of education, but what if you were told you that your money also went to pay prisoners. The state of Wisconsin mandates that UW-Parkside as well as all other public Wisconsin universities use Badger State Industries (BSI) when purchasing a majority of our furniture and many other necessary items on campus like signs and paper goods. The reason we have to buy from BSI is because we get quality products at cheaper prices, so all of those chairs and desks you see in the faculty's offices, and even the toilet paper you use in the restroorns is produced by people who have committed crimes ranging anywhere from petty theft and drunk driving to rape to murder. BSI is a vocational training program within the state of Wisconsin's prison system that works for offenders. The prisoners are given jobs and receive paychecks. These paychecks are kept by the employees of BSI or are sometime also used towards things like child support or to pay restitution to victims or their families. BSI produces goods and services at prices that compete with local area merchants, but the only companies that can purchase from BSI are tax supported public institutions or any other non- profit agency. "We do get some nice stuff from BSI, like the large sign off of highway E and 31, although there has been controversy in the past because of the competition with local merchants," said Bob Fink, the purchasing director here at UW-Parkside. UW-Parkside has been using BS] since we were first established in 1968 and with a conflict of morals, some students agree that BSI is a good thing for public universities to be involved with because it gives prisoners a chance to learn skills and pay back to their communities. Others disagree with the mandate because BSI contributes to the well being of people who have committed crimes against our society. No matter what the students believe about BSI they will continue to stay Uw-Parkside's number one source for many goods. TABOR Discussion BY ANDREWKRUPP OnFebruary 21. a discussion took place in Union Squareabout a rising issue called TABOR. Tabor 'landsforthe "Tax Payer's Bill 01Rights" which i~aconstitutionalamendment which aims to limit go~emmentspending. The pro-TABOR government official whoattended the meeting. was Joan Hanson who isthedirectorof tax and corporate policy, and is involved with Wisconsinmanufacturers and Commerce. The antiTABORofficial at the meeting was Michael Serpe who is anAdministrativeAssistant and Lobbyist to Kenosha CountyExeculive Allan Kehl. According to an article written by the Wisconsin BudgetProject,TABOR's constitutional amendment inclUdescaps on government spending, public referenda ontax increases(or extensions) and new bonding. and a prOCessforreturning revenue growth above the spending C'dP~tothe laxpayers via automatic rate cuts. Manysupporrers of TABOR feel that the state governmentcurrently has a blank check which allows the state to spend as much money as it wants on anything that it wants. If certain limitations on government 'PendingWereimposed, it is believed that the lower laxesfromTABOR would result in businesses making lIioIt money which would allow them to employ more P<ople. Lower taxes would also give taxpayers relief Ollllany of the taxes they pay now and would increase b'bertyfor all citizens. . Manyof those who are against TABOR feel that if It wasenacted, the caps on spending would result in cuts The Ranger News sends 10 to San Francisco for Newspaper Convention BY NICK HONECK San Francisco is known for many things, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and some of the most colorful streets in the country. From February 23-:27, 10 members of The Ranger News staff found out first hand about those American icons. They were there for the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) Newspaper Convention. In order to attend the trip, staff members of The Ranger News had to qualify for the trip by writing an essay on why they wanted to go. "They (Ranger News team) need and deserve the information to bring them to a higher level of what they practice. Plus, it's an incredible way of solidifying the staff as a team." said Editor-in-Chief. Henry D. Gaskins about the advantages of attending the convention. The staff attended some of the 75 or more short courses, workshops. and keynote speeches that were given at the convention. "We don't have a journalism department here at UW-Parkside, so it's important for our staff to see trends in other college newspapers. to learn tips of the trade, and to get a chance to talk to professionals in the newspaper industry -, said Gaskins. Each staff member was then required to write a worksheet about the course that they attended in order to convey the information to the rest of The Ranger News staff upon returning to UW-Parkside. The worksheets asked three important questions about the courses such as: what the person learned, how the information can be implemented. and how the information could be communicated to the rest of the staff. "1 wanted to find a way where we could go to as many (workshops) as possible and communicate as much information as possible from all of them to our entire staff," said Gaskins. The staff was also given time to see some of the sights in San Francisco. Several staff members took boat trips to Alcatraz, and some went sightseeing at the Golden Gate Bridge. Gaskins said, "I walked the streets of San Francisco in my free time. It's such a cultured town. The architecture is amazing everywhere you look. And the people are amazing. The trees are great. Icould go on and on." Yet, this definitely was a trip where the main objective was learning; every staff member was required to be up for the first short course at 9 a.m. each day. There were several things about our paper that impressed other people. "Dave Waddell, advisor from The Orion, a college daily at Chico State University in California. liked my hard-nose policy on if you are a part of the newspaper you are not part of student government. and if you are part of student government you are not part oflhe newspaper," said Gaskins. Yet, The Ranger News reaped many benefits from the convention. The staff met people from allover the country and that, "brought on fresh ideas and lit us all up. making us excited and proud to be part of what we do." said Gaskins. UW-Parkside will also reap benefits from The Ranger News attending the ACP Newspaper Convention. Gaskins said, "The newspaper is vital to any college campus. It's also vital to geuing people interested and involved - everything that goes along with civic engagement. That doesn't mean just finding out the good things and events that are happening; that would make us propaganda or a UW-Parkside public relations mouthpiece. What our role really is is 10 figuring out where problems are, investigating why they are there, figuring out how they can be fixed, and getting people interested in the truth. A great display of truth relating to the genuine interest of the community is ultimately what we hope for. The convention put it in perspective for all of us. and it's not just the newspaper that benefits from it. The university will also." in social programs that benefit society. A major concern. however. is the reduction in the quality of schools due to limits on, what many feel to be, an already squeezed budget that would result from TABOR's lax cuts. It is also predicted that TABOR would dramatically increase the cost of higher education due to the lack 01 funding that the state could provide to the UW system. Whichever side one looks at. it is agreed that TABOR would have a definite effect on how the state would be governed and would impact the lives of every citizen in the state of Wisconsin. To learn more about TABOR and its proposals in Wisconsin, visit '·http://www.witabor.orgf'. For an - of TABOR visit "hnp://www.wccf.org! alternate view . . t /taborresources htm".Sources: www.wltabor.org projec s . hltP://oldweb.uwp.edulc1ubS/PSgalNewsffABOR%20thre atens%20Higher%20Education.hrm 6 March 11, 2005 NiWS FEATUR A three part series examining the lives of UW-Parkside students deployed overseas The Ranger News Petrowski's company looks onward after being fired upon at the Sa'ath Party Headquarters. SY SHERRY NELSEN Everyday in the Middle East, there are reports of insurgency uprisings. suicide bombings, and war casualties. For some students at UW-Parkside, these events are more than just news reports; they are a part of everyday life. As the war progresses, soldiers are returning home and settling back into their civilian lives. Some of these soldiers are students at UW-Parkside. In this series. the experiences of three soldiers deployed overseas will be examined. Aaron Petrowski, a 23 year-old business major, and a Marine, shared his experiences on being deployed to Iraq. Petrowski and his company left by ship during the first months of the war from Norfolk, VA. After slopping at various ports for fuel, they arrived in Crete. From Crete, they flew by plane to an undisclosed location in Iraq. Their final leg was by helicopter, and they landed in Mosul, The landing in Iraq proved to be a rude awakening. Petrowski describes, "It was in the middle of the war, so as soon as we hit Iraq and unloaded the planes, we heard what 1 guess ... was an air strike. As soon as we got out it was just explosions ..." The company's luck didn't improve when they made their helicopter landing in Mosul. Petrowski recalls, "We started taking incoming when we were flying in. Ttwas pretty noisy, but when I saw the door gunner going crazy ... and shooting, I figured we were taking fire:' Although their company was targeted repeatedly, Petrowski felt lucky. He said, "We were active duty, [so] we got to train cohesively as a company for nine months. We were a pretty tight team; pretty much all of the weak links had been weeded out." Petrowski's month long deployment consisted of both good and bad experiences. He described his worst experience as being stranded in a building with his company after securing the Ba'ath Party Headquarters. As the 80 soldiers ran for cover, tens of thousands of angry Iraqis gathered outside. The soldiers endured what Petrowski described as, "a real middle-eastern stoning experience." Eventually, rhe soldiers ran out of ammunition, and had to sneak out of the building during the night 10 safety. As for the best experience, Petrowski described the unity of his company, "Honestly, it was at that time when it was just us against them. They're some bonds you'll have that you'll never forget:' When Petrowski returned home, he faced some problems adjusting back to civilian life. He explains. "There were some times when I first got home and [ was pretty jittery. [didn't like a lot of people around, or a lot of people touching me." Since his return from Iraq, Petrowski has also had some time to reflect on some of the issues surrounding deployed soldiers, including the Abu-Gharib prison scandal and the notorious weapons of mass destruction. Petrowski explained, "I know we're supposed to be setting the example. I don't condone that at all, but I'm just worried that we're going to start making the prisoners lives better than the [lives of the] soldiers in the field, and when that happens, there's a problem." Petrowski explained how the border between Iraq and Syria is unguarded, and how easy it would be to transport weapons of mass destruction into Syria. He said, "Certainly, Sadam Hueissen needed to be Slopped. whether we did it now or in a couple of years." Due to their loyalty and trust for each other, Petrowski's company had only one fatality. In fact, camaraderie is what Petrowski said he misses the most. If he were ever called to war again, he said, "I would just hope that going back in, I could get a unit as good as when I went in to Iraq." Often, for Petrowski and soldiers like him, the most relied upon item for their survival is the comrade standing next to him. Petrowski (second from left), regroups with other Marines outside a Fedaheen Division bUilding. Petrowski (center) and comrades stand proudly after securing the Sa'ath Party Headquarters. ~�1:..., 2:::0:.::0~5 ~ ~T~h~e~R~a~n~g!e!...r N~e~w~s --.!....7 ~ Child Care Center at vW-Parkside UW Disability Funds Slashed BY AMBER TAYLOR In 2003-2004, 4,435 students who were enrolled at UW System institutions had a disability that was both documented by the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities and made the student elizible for services from the institution. Out of these 4,435 students, 341 students were enrolled at UW-Parkside. These services included taped textbooks, enlarged materials, note takers, interpreters and brai!. With the cost of direct services increasing the amount of funding keeps decreasing. . . Tn~titutjons continue to struggle to keep up with the rising cost of services for students with disabilities. Several mauruuons have reported budget loss of Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) funding. This loss, $1 million for the next academic school year, has had an impact on institutions trying to meet the cost of the services. The decrease in funding from DVR is another budget cut for the institution because it will have to find the funding elsewhere to cover the cost of the mandatory services. Not only did DVR slash UW System disability budgets, but the governor did likewise. In a letter of budget recommendations, one of the items the governor of Wisconsin denied was the maintaining service for students with disabilities. Renee' Sartin Kirby, coordinator for the disability services and part of the Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD), a national organization conunitted to full participation of persons with disabilities in postsecondary education. AHEAD dynamically addresses current and emerging issues with respect to disability. education, and accessibility to achieve universal access . Kirby, along with other faculty and staff members, did not find out about the final budget cut until February 8. when the governor made his address. Students with disabilities have the right to take advantage of services offered to them under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. What is the disability service department's plan of action? Faculty and students have started to write letters to representatives about how they feel about the proposed elimination of the budget cuts. Students and members of AHEAD have also visited Madison to lobby for students with disabilities. AHEAD is a national organization and is the premier professional association committed to full participation of persons with disabilities in postsecondary education. AHEAD dynamically addresses current and emerging issues with respect to disability, education, and accessibility to achieve universal access. "Uw-Parkside has always been good to students with disabilities," Kirby said. "The administration is very supportive when it comes to services and accommodations." State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Elizabeth Burmaster, Addresses Issues of Education Quality and Tuition Cost Y CHRISTOPHERROSIN . B The 1110st diverse campus III the UW-system would e [0 a large number of non-traditional students, "hol11 . finishi . f which are parents pursuing or rus mg their .,,,,,0 . ariJ th Child I e degrees. Prim . y, e I Care Center serves :01 es c dOntSbut is also open to faculty/staff, as well as the \10 e , :ommunity. . . c Accordingto the director of the Child Care Center, Ro bbins "We provide a pre-school program which Janel . , forchildren four weeks old to four years old. It cartS . . . lIoW l! a scope and sequence 111 which each year expands W .,' the ,killsof the previous year. Activities at the center include "circle time," Iv incrstories. songs, an, etc. The older children m~ 0' . Ic;U1ltheletters of the alphabet, pnnting, numbers, and n "nO They also learn a thorne: recently, the theme (()U II C' . wasaboutdinosaurs and fossils. In the past. they've done projectS such as shapes, various kinds of animals, and Renaissancetheme when they all became knights for ~eweek.They also role-play different characters from 'IOries. including characters from Dr. Seuss books. Snacks are provided in the morning and nfternoons. "We usually try to stick to nutritious snacksunless it's special birthday treats, or something like that," ",d Robhins.Medications can be administered by having the parentssign a medical administration form. The Child Care Center has been licensed since 1972 throughthe State of Health and Family Services. Originallyit was located in a church basement on Highway E, and the location has moved several times, hut settled in the 1980s at its current location on Wood Road,nextto Tallent Hall. The rate is currently $3.55 per hour for "fantsandtoddlers of students, and $3 per hour for preschoolers.There is a minimum requirement of two days per week,with four hour time periods for each of those days. Start and end times are based on parents' schedules,and the center is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Currently, there are 32 staff members working with the C'hildcare. Also. Robbins said that she is making efforts to relievethe financial burden the center has encountered In debt."I've been working with Dr. Strider and some ofihepeopleon campus as far as different ways to cut ~ings.A lot of people are affected. and that's why]' ve ~n tryingto be very careful in making ajudgment. I've b:to tryingto do it without raising fees-but there are no guarantees."Reportedly, the debt is around $30,000. "It Jidn', happen over night. so it won't go away overnight." Robbins said that the children will benefit with illsto help prepare them for the future, "They're going to walkaway from here with a very positive image of 'hemselves.They're going 10 understand ways, 1O handle 'lluauonsbesides fighting or crying-using their words. They'regoing to leave here with some strong basic skills forsuccess as they prepare for kindergarten and move on ~rnughschool." BY ANNA FABIANO "This is the most challenging time in the history of Wisconsin," said Elizabeth Burmaster, State Superintendent of Public Instruction on March 4 in Upper Main Place. "With unprecedented cuts in public education, with fiscal and budget problems this state has never seen, with federal intervention we've never had before. and the poverty rate in the state at its highest in the last 10 years, the state of Wisconsin is facing many challenges:' Burmaster, a former Wisconsin teacher and . principal, spoke of the agendas and accomplishments of the PK~16 Leadership Council and the New Wiscom·in Promise, both of which are programs designed to overcome the predicaments Wisconsin has been facing in the education system. According to Burmaster, the goal of the PK-16 Council is to "create a seamless educational system, from pre-kindergarten through college, ensuring a high-quality educational system, and contributing to the economic development of the state:' The NeH' Wisconsin Promise. which is the focus of Burmaster and her administration, is a plan to raise the achievement of all Wisconsin students and to close the gap between economically disadvanraged children, and their peers. Burmaster states that the best way of doing this is by, "making sure that we have highquality instructors in the schools, recruiting teachers of color, and most importantly, making the connection between the school and community:' Burmaster also tackled the issue of college tuition. "As a member of the Board of Regents, Ihave voted against the past two budgets because they raise tuition for the students," Burmaster said. The way to get back into equilibrium is through more state aid. The state of Wisconsin, our government, must invest more in higher education so every young person has the access and opportunity to go to college to get the skills and knowledge needed for the job market, to turn around the economic status of the slate, and to move people out of poverty." Burmaster then said it was vital that students also join the fight to lower tuition, by student governments contacting legislators and government officials. "Fight for financial aid," she said. We're moving in [he right direction. but we need to fight for more." She pointed out how Wisconsin has been moving in the right direction by investing more in the university system than in corrections for the first time in 10 years. The PSGA (parkside Student Government Association) has been busy lately. By Tori Schuebel Theweekend of Friday 18 through Sunday 20 a budget conference was held here at Parkside,in which student governments, as well as anyone wanting to attend, came from allover Wisconsin to discuss, "very positive topics about the budget and I think that studentscame away with a real game plan as to how to talk and act about the budget." DaveKoss,PSGA Vice President, stated. He also added, ''The Conference went well, we had aim P ksid "I think that students ost 100 student leaders from across the state at ar Sl e. COJne awaywith a real game plan as to how to talk and act about the budget. Parkside "P!tsenledvery well with 15 students. Parks ide students participated in the conference - Wellas helped with the logistics of hosting the conference. I got many positive h I "Th PSGA COmmentsfrom United Council Staff as well as students from other sc 00 s. e also . F hruary 21 in Main Place, covereda meeting of students and 5 local legislators on e , n Doo hi . th cond year they bave come. n.The PSGA invited them to come and talk, t s IS e se 1ltis t king any questions about, Was a crucial meeting where students were open 0 as "Do . d TABOR" tnesticPartnership, Jobs after College, Job growth, Voter illBill, an . ' as staled b Id b edulclubs/psgaJ, which y Koss. Tabor can be viewed at http://o we .uwp. discu " .' . 1 dment that will forever change sses, Politicians are proposing a constltutlOna amen theWaytaxes are decided and spent. The amendment, AJR . d 55 ffi . spendmo at the state an ,would impose the following constitutional changes a ecttng eo local governments: caps on spending; public referenda on tax increases (or extensions) and new bonding; a process for returning revenue growth above the spending caps to the taxpayers via automatic rate cuts; and detailed requirements for emergency funds and budget stabilization funds. The plan, called the taxpayer bill of right (TABOR) is not an original idea but a standard first put into work in Colorado. Colorado residences enjoyed growth and an improving economy in the 19905 as so many northwestern states. Now, with the "state's declining bond rating, its sharp increase in unemployment in recent years. and the fact that it ranks at or near the bottom in many areas of education spending." as taken off the PSGA website link above. There are more details on the link above. "Students got candid response from their elected representatives. I thought that the Q&A form brought in many new faces and average students were able to ask questions," Koss stated. Samantha Kerkman, one of the attending legislators, reassured students by explaining," 42 other states have some form of stale restraint, and it is good for tax payers." Another legislator, Wirch, confirmed her statement by adding, "this could be coincide with an economic development, which could attract new jobs.'" The PSGA thought both event went well, and Koss said, "PSGA did a great job of representing Parkside to other students and to our state Legislators." 8 The Ranger News March 11, 2005 Introducing the Two PSGAPresidential Candidates Dave Koss BY JASON GRIFFES "1 feel that my plan and vision for the student body is something that can be explored and presented to them [the students] and will be a positive thing," said Koss, who is the current Vice President of PSGA. The slogan that Koss stands behind is "A stronger student body through effective communication." This is what he hopes to implement at UW-Parkside by enhancing communications through all aspects of the campus. Koss wants to make student government more accessible to students in an effort to get students more involved. While he feels that this year PSGA has done a good job for student organizations he believes that it can be more accessible to all aspects of the student body. Another thing that Koss would like to do is create better programs for the students. "I'm going to hire directors that understand their roles and I'm going to set clear goals for them and they are going to go out there and design programs and events that will get students involved." He also wants to make sure that students are sitting on the faculty committees so that they know what is going on, on the faculty level. Finally, Koss wants to make PSGA and its members accountable for their actions. "This year was the first year in a while that student government hasn't been corrupt, and I want to keep that up." This would include having more input on who sits on SUFAC and how it is run, and making the directors accountable for what they do. Koss's slate is the STAR slate which stands for Students Talking About Real Issues. He is one of the oldest serving members in PSGA and is the current vice president. In the past, he has served as a senator and has been involved in partisan politics for a long time. He will be a senior next year and is doing a double major in political science and history. Running witb him on the STAR slate is Chris Landgrebe, who is also a member of PSG A. Nicholas Michael Ravnikar BY JASON GRIFFES ... ik . The contender running against Dave Koss IS Nicholas Michael Ravni ar, who IS running for the Revolution platform. "The main reason I decided that there needed to be another presidential candidate was because there was only one candidate and that would not be a democratic election," said Ravnikar. "I wanted there to be another option [for the students)." The Revolution is an idea that recently started and put forth a platform that Ravnikar thought was strong and one which the students could identify with. "The revolution believes that all human beings have the right to a free education, free health care, and non-violence," said Ravnikar. "What we want is transparency in university operations. Furthermore we believe that these operations should reflect the will of the students, facully, and all campus labor at UW-Parkside" The main issue that the Revolution has in regards to PSGA currently is that students do not know what PSGA has done thus far. Ravnikar would like to open up the tines of what PSG A is doing by baving better communication with local and campus media. He would like to open the lines of communication by making students more aware of what PSGA is doing. This would include sending out the agenda of PSGA meetings through (he student list serve which is not currently done. "Everybody should know what's going on and what decisions are being made," said Ravnikar. "Part of the benefit of a community as diverse as Parkside is, is that we do have ability to build our own know ledges and convert that knowledge into information, and share it." Ravnikar was a re-entry student last semester and will be a senior next year. He is currently majoring in English. In the past. he was president and founder of Word the Poetry Collective at Columbia College, an English tutor for the past five years, and has produced many small press journals. Running with him for Vice President is August Marie Wagner-Richardson. The best way to get seen on campus Contact our advert@uwp_ads@yahooocom Advertise with The Ranger News )'\QUlolS amputers (&47}395·6046 (224)730·0603 .I\epair or Upgrade any PC make or modql • VIrus f'\emova • Pick up and delivery is availabl\1 • Op<!n 1 days a week • Any kind of softwar€ - Computer training '"Custom bull' PCS '"Any type of hardware Call us for all of your computer needsll]! You braak 'em We fix lam kkfix@sbcglobal.net , i Opinions Editorials The Ranger News March 11, 2005 100 WORDS OR LESS r SGA Elections Voting on this campus has never had a huge turnout, and this year's student vernmenIelection is really important. You should come out and vote March 30 and II. ~BetheBatlerham ~GAElecrions Director bte for Pinocchio for PSGA elections! He just like our PSGA elect ~aders- get drunk on trips and acts like an ass, lies to student about change,and takes the bait and is swallowed by the biggest beach whale at rarkside. Vote Pinocchio! He too is a block of wood' lJoseph Du ncan I pathy I often hear complaints 011 campus. The problem is that no body expresses their oice.The" I00 Words or Less" column in every issue of The Ranger News is intended I,serveas an open forum for anyone to complain. compliment, or comment on any !sue the contributors bring up. Specifically addressing administrators and student government: you could bring ~urthoughts and opinions to The Ranger News, which would allow your piece of ~indto reach more than 2,000 community members. I promise The Ranger News won't ensor or refuse to print your thoughts. Henry D. Gaskins lditor-in-Chief,The Ranger News. AllUW·Parkside community members are encouraged to send 100 words or less to rangernews@uwp.edu. Need more than 100 words? Send commentaries of no more than 650 words to hmgernews@uwp.edu. While all 100 Words or Less submitions will be printed, tommentaries are subject to the approval of the editorial staff of The Ranger News. fCreditCards and YOU. 1heReality of the Plastic ... Do you have a credit card for the GAP, Target, KOHI.:S, Express J\!len, or the plain ole' IVlasterCard, Visa, Discover, or American Express? Do you pay the minimum payment every month? Are you on time paying your blU? How about those interest percentages??? Do you know what a credit report is? Once you leave this session you will be 'Will-informed of the ins and outs of credit cards. Tuesday:, Marcn29 3:30pm Union 106 Tania Rodriguez uestion of the Issue Do you think college administrators have a right to censor which speakers come to campus? Looking in to Life No, any spoken word should be heard by an audience, but it is our job to choose how to apply it. Mike Brooks Philosophy Major Age2J Absolutely not! The ideal of our university is the sifting and winnowing of ideas, the good ideas will remain, and the bad ideas will be blown away by the wind. Patrick McGuire Senior Lecturer English No, because college is a place of higher learning whereby you don't have to believe or support what people's views are, but we should have access to different views and ideals. GiGi Oliver Women's Study Major Age 40 No. The only reason they would have the authority would be if it involved the safety of the students. 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ThlIt w'CUI ngbt O''Cf m]' bt::11(UM yeah. iI ",'a'1Il1 0Qr,'1 llT1t'an,ju:>t ev<rytbmlll'm lhillkin' - )'Otl ",ere rig,IJt tIt<:re, mlln.like,lxl.m! Y'know. like IhalllUY... M TV? •..with lhefoodand '<tllff?Mlln,.. tood.,. thIllsoundSl'eallygood righl now. I think I'm llOnna~ClIt ~g. uw-ParksideSports 12 The Ranger News March 11, 2005 THE RESILINGSPill Fred Joseph Tries Relentlessly Tries To Escape BY NICK BORNS There were many wrestlers injured and beaten at the 2005 NCAA II Midwest Reaionaj: o , however, hey were not from UW-Parkside. UW-Parkside hosted eight other teams on February 27 when four of its wrestlers did well enough to advance to NCAA II National Championships in Omaha, NE starting March II. Even though each wrestling match is usually just six minutes, the mat time is really the completion of entire season '5 training and preparation. "You got to get your team to peak at the right time. For us, this time of year is when our wrestlers are at their physical best. You maintain their level of [athletic] performance.by doing short intense practices and by elevating the quality of training while reducing the. I'ti(>lO: Daniel Yl\ri~ Malt Gets Back At Central Missouri Wrestler. UWParkside Pins to Win and Move to Nationals quantity of the time spent training:' says James Koch, UW-Parkside's veteran wrestling coach. The wrestling team has its own room to practice in at the SAC. and they regularly use the weight room. "Some of these guys come here in the morning to do training on their ownwhich is a high [level of] commitment considering the practices," according to Coach Koch. Not only do these athletes need to maintain peak phy!cal performance, they have strict weight classes in which they wrestle. "The NCAA has v';ry strict guidelines regarding making weight." Koch said. There is an extensive rulebook that closely governs the weight loss practices of NCAA wrestlers since the 1998 deaths of three wrestlers who were h\arch 11, 2005 - . 13 tI)'inghard to cut their weight. In response to these deaths, the NCAAmodified the rules for coaches and added seven pounds to each weight class. "[0 addition to the strict weight loss standards,wrestlers are tested not only for steroids [like all otherstodent athletes] but are tested for weigbt loss pills like ephedrine,"commented Koch. A higher weight loss and drug testingstandard is in place for wrestlers, making it a s.port of power, endurance, and integrity. Making weight isn't the only struggle a wrestling coach hasto monitor; injuries also playa role in the sport. "To go an entireseason without injuries is very rare. You get some that healand a wrestler might miss a meet, and then you- get some thatseem to go away but they nag [a wrestler] all season," saidCoacb Koch. In fact, injuries forced Coach Koch to makesome moves that placed wrestlers in more challenging weightclasses. "We moved Scott Schramm up from 133 lbs. 10 wrestle in the 141 lbs." Unfortunately, it cost the team and Schrammbecause he did not place well enough to advance to Nationals."Fred Joseph came down from 165 lbs. to wrestle in 1571bs.after losing a wrestle-off to [teammate] A.I. Morgan," accordingto Coach Koch. The move kept their roster shallow '1165 lbs, and it was already short at 174 Ibs. "AJ. Morgan is a very strong, very physical wrestler. He'sgot his own, sort of an international, style [of wrestling]. Hemakes me nervous sometimes because his matches are usuallyclose likeA-2 or 3-1," stated_Coach Koch. With a highschool record of 135-13, a freshman record of 12-5, and placingthird at the Regional, Morgan is sure to have four more successful years in his wrestling career at Uw-Parkside. "Ben Thiem had a tough time against Mike Jackson of University of Indianapolis. He lost his first match against him.It wasn't going to well because he was down 1-5 at the startof the third period. He came back strong with some good takedowns, but he carne up a point short at the buzzer. Ben facedhim again in the semifinals and beat him solidly," said CoachKoch. Ben placed fourth at the regional meet and will comeback next year to wrestle again. John Goral wrestled his way to fourth in the 197 lbs weight~Iass at the regional. which was good enough to place himat the Nationals. "Johnny had a tough time last year. He was pinned three times by Plamen Paskalev from Central The Ranger News John Goral Put The Hurt On To Move On To The Nationals Missouri State University, Plamen shouldn't even be wrestling in the NCAA in my' opinion," said Coach KOch. "He was an Olympic wrestler and was recruited by a Division II school because there are.no age restrictions. In a Division r school there.are [restrictions]. If he were at one of the-B'ig Ten schools, he wouldn't even be wrestling. Although John Goral placed fourth at the regionals and has advanced, he will have to face 29 year old Plamen there," stated Coach Koch. .Cc UW-Parkside will be losing two key wrestlers as they enter their last year. Senior Fred Joseph at 157 Ibs, wrestled well enough to make it to the nationals as an alternate. Another Senior, Matt Meyer at 285 lbs., closes out his collegiate career ranking third in the regionals and will wrestle at the nationals. Despite the excellent results from the coaching staff's effort this season, "there'll be a big emphasis on recruiting. Eight to ten more wrestlers would be nice. More wrestlers would encourage the good guys to get better, and we'd be deep [with ':extra wrestlers]," Coach Koch confided. He observed that "most of our wrestlers are state champs, and three out of the four we're sending to Nationals will beback here next year." So with this year's waning wrestling season, comes the anticipation of their performance in ~e year to come. Ben Thiem Works A Greyhound Into The Matt, Advanced To Nationals. - _.---- ----.-------------- -=: "-+-- -----~------~- Staff Profile BY NICK BORNS Jim Koch's wrestling career started 1963 as a South Dakota high school junior after his mother convinced the . local school board to start a wrestling program. He was the captain a~d ~o~t valuable wrestler during both his JUnior and senior seasons and was the first wrestler at his high school to earn a medal in the state meet after posting a 23-1-1 record as a senior. South Dakota State University recruited him to play football and to wrestle. He was awarded SDSU's prestigious Stephen F. Briggs academic scholarship. He played one season of freshman football as a center at SDSU but decided to concentrate on wrestling when future NFL HaJl-of-Famer Jim Langer showed up at SDSU his sophomore year. Additionally, "the losing weight for wrestling season and the gaining weight for football season" took a toll on him as he bounced between gaining and losing cycles. He was a member of the SDSU wrestling team for four years. After enjoying an undefeated season as a freshman, he was the varsity 160-pounder for National College Athletic Association IT(NCAA) Hall of Fame coach Warren Williamson's Jackrabbits for three years. As a junior he helped his teihn to a third-place finish in the NCAA College Division National Championships. As a senior, he was a team co-captain. He reached the finals of the North Central Conference Championships all three years. He graduated with honors from SDSU in 1969. In 1969 the Vietnam War was building. Like many young men during that era, after spending four years in the ROTC program, Coach Koch was commissioned in 1971 as a U.S. Army Second Lieutenant. He invested 14 years in the Army Reserve and authored "the first U.S. Army Soldier's physical fitness manual." He chose not to retire from the service because his "loyalty to UW-Parkside was a greater than the commitment demanded by the Army Reserves." - In 1970, at age 23, Jim accepted the "1 have never position as UW-Parkside head wrestling coach for its inaugural season and has been at run d track or his post for 35 years. In his career, his teams d I have competed in the NCAA II Nationals 26 a trea mil. 1 times and the NAIA Nationals 31 times, not always run outside including this year wben four of his wrestlers have advanced to the NCAA IINationals. because ot the His wrestlers have earned a total of 112 'J All-American awards with 44 in the NCAA II dogs. 1remember and 68 in the NAlA. Twelve of his wrestlers have won national championships, two in the in January 1981; it NCAA IIand lOin the NAIA. Fifty-two of his h wrestlers have earned Academic All-American was 80 below wit honors. Seventeen of his teams finished in th . d h '11 d the top ten at a National Tournament. Three e WIn c I ,an of his wrestlers were inducted into the NAJA Istill ran. " National Wrestling Hall of Fame and one into ___ =-=..:.:..::...c:..:::..:..:.::.... the NCAA II Wrestling Hall of Fame. His team's overall dual meet record at UW-Parkside is 235- 140-7. Koch has served wrestling and tbe NCAA II and NAlA in many leadership capacities. From 1977 to 1995 he was the chairman of the NAlA National Hall of Fame Since 1995 he has held the same position with the NCAA IIand has overseen the induction of more than 120 members. He has also served as president of both the NAlA National Wrestling Coaches Association (1984-85) and the NCAA ITNational Wrestling Coaches Association (1990-92). He is currently a member of the NCAA National Wrestling Committee. Koch was also instrumental in'instituting and establishing the requirements for the academic All-American awards for both the NAlA and NCAA II and he still directs the NCAA ITselection committee. In 1982, 1990 and 2002, Koch served as the host coach of the NCAA ITNationals. He has directed camps and clinics at UW-Parkside, which have brought more than 5,000 high school students to the campus. Coach Koch has "been offered several jobs but bas stayed at UW-Parkside because the history, tradition, success, and community give him a sense of accomplishment." He has seen his wrestlers go from their college careers to the working world and on to marriage and building their own families. He is very close to the community he has, in many ways, helped build. He is a professor in the UW-Parkside Health, Physical Education and Athletics Department. He thoroughly enjoys teaching, as he "teaches 50 percent of the time and coaches the other 50 percent. [His] classes center on teaching coaching and conditioning to students who will later become coaches." As an avid jogger. Coach Koch never misses a day. "1 have golden retr.ievers who need me to take them running. From July to December I get in three miles a day." Inclement weather doesn't keep him indoors. "I have never run a track or a treadmilL I always run outside because of the dogs. I remember in January 1981; it was 80 below with the wind chill, and 1 still ran." Weight lifting is also a regular routine for this ageless athlete, "It keeps you young and the muscles firm when you get into the weight room. I used to wrestle with the students, but I can't let them throw me around these days." Coach Koch isn't all hard work. He does eventually sits down to watch games, especially Notre Dame football. Wrestling Profile: A.J. Morgan-UW-Parkside 165 lbs wrestler . 'How long have you wrestled? 16 years. What draws you to wrestling? The people I meet through wrestling. How do you prepare yourself for a meet? Obviously my diet changes so [that] Ican make weight. [I] workout twice a day a few days before. What goes on in your head before a match? [I] tell myself to wrestle my best. Usually think of something uri-wrestling related. ... during? [I]think of what openings my opponent is leaving me so I can score on him. ... after? Depending on winning or losing the match. Iusually think about the match for about 5 minutes then look ahead [to the next one]. Do you have any favorite wrestlers? Anyone from Wisconsin Ilike to see well at the international level. Do you have a nemesis? Not yet. Are your coaches doing everything they can to push you to excel at wrestlihg? Yes. They pushed us extremely hard during the season and now they have tapered back so we can concentrate on the mental aspect [of wrestling]. What do you think about Greco-Roman vs. freestyle? Greco is better. I wrestled GrecoRoman in the summers while I was in high school. How did you do at the NCAA IINational in Omaha? I qual ified at the Regional, where I took third place, and I took third place at the National. Adver •5e with The er News The best way ....-.......... to get seen ~oncampuS Contact our advert @ uwp_ads@yahoo.co• �:..1:..:1:.:.,;;..2_00_5 T~h~e~Ra~n~g~e=:r~N~e~w~s ~1~5 SPORTS STANDINGS GLye Men's Basketball Team Standings GLyeWomen's Basketball Team Standings as of Pre·GLyeTournament as of Pre·GLye Tournament GLVC Overall GLVC Overall Win Loss Loss Pi S. Indiana 18 2 .900 Win Loss Pet. Win Loss Pet. 24 4 .857 ~rdsville 15 5 Quincy 16 4 .800 19 8 .704 .750 23 7 :761 Indianapolis 14 6 Lewis 15 5 .750 18 9 ·667 .700 19 9 .679 Qui~y 14 UW·Parkside 14 6 .700 20 10 .667 6 ,700 18 10 .643 . Betlarrriine 14 6 .700 20 7 .741 Saint Joseph's 11 9 .550 17 11 .607 N. Kentucky 13 7 .650 16 11 .593 weste~ll 9 11 .450' 15 12 .5 Indiana lis 12 Ii .6OQ 19 8 .704 8 12 .400 13 14 .481 Southern Indiana 7 13 .350 14 13 .519 7 13 .350 10 18 ,351' SUi Edw<lr\'l$v1lfe 1 13 .350 12 17 .414 Missouri- St.Louis 5 15 .250 9 19 .321 Kentucky Wesleyan 7 13 .350 12 15 .444 Lewis 5 15 .250 10 17 .3'/'0 Sl!iiltJoS¢Pt'l'? I 3 17 .150 4 23 .148 Bellarmine 4 16 .200 9 18 .333 Missouri-St. Louis 2 18 .100 6 21 .222 2005 HCAADivision II Mid.west Regional Feb. 27 Kenosha, WI DeSimone Gymnasium University of Wisconsin-Parkside MidwestRegion Wrestler of the Year:James Phillips, Ashland, Sr., 32-1 Midwest Region Coach of the Year. Ray Kowatch, Ashland MidwestRegion Rookie of the YearTony Guerra, Findlay Fr. 25-12 • Wisconsin-Parkside (4) 165 A.J. Morgan (3) 174 Ben Thiem (3) 191101ln Goral (4) 285 Matt Meyer (3) Truman State (4) 125 Dan Keller (3) 141 Merrick Meyer (3) 157 Dustin Tooman (3) 184 Gordon Harrison (1) Asbland(8) 125James Phillips (1) 149Dugan Bentley (3) 157Pete Carnabuci (4) 165Eric Lakia (l) 174Tom Bauer (1) 184Clint Carmony (3) 197 Ryan Kirst (3) 285 AlOOCarupea(2) Findlay(7} 125Mitch Aring (4) 133Andy UbI (I) 149 Tony Guerra (l) lS7 Angelo Vettese (1) 165AdariI Moms (2) 184Kristopher Klepaez (4) 285 Iustin Tazzi (4) Central Oklahoma (6} 133Jared Henning (3) 141Kyle Evans (I) 149Shea Tunothy (2) 165Con Petersen (4) 197 Kevin Lochner (2) 285 Josh LeadJngfox (1) National Qualifiers ~(4) 1~~SbaoePerkey (2) \4\ banny Norman (4) lS7 Miteh Napier (2) .li14 Mlke Jackson (4) ~MissowiState (3) ·33'Mite Hansen (4) 141 Wade Killgore (2) 1I7P1amen l?askalev (I) Carson-Newman (2) 125 Chonci Houston (2) 184 AilthonyMorgan (2) SIU-EdwMdsville (2) 149 Joe Rujawitz (4) 174 Brie Scholle (2) Women's Basketball On The Go By Pete Klugiewicz The Women's basketball team is having an astonishing year. So far they played 30 games and won 20. On February 26, the Women's Rangers took on Lewis, to see who gets placed for 2 nd or 3rt! position for the conference tournament. When the game started the Rangers were keeping it a close game till after halftime, that's when 111 the break away happened, and Lewis dominated the rest of the second Women's Team Wins 71-57! half. The final score 71-57 putting the Rangers in third place in the conference tournament for the NCAA games. Loosing the last game for the second position was a downfall, "it was disappointing it definitely would have put the team in a different position for whoever gets the number two seed or number three seed. But unfortunately we lost and we got the number three seed:' Said assistant coacb Sheila Roux. "It wasn't a great way to finish the season at home but hopefully will take the lose and build on it and win after this weekend:' Starting on the March 5, the conference tournament takes off in Indianapolis, if they win on Friday the 5 and Saturday the 6 and make it to selection Sunday and, win they qualify in hosting the NCAA. The team has played an exciting season with the extraordinary amount of leadership, mainly led by the seven seniors on the team. The seniors are, Amy Siech, Carrie Weir, Jennifer Luckett, Jen Braier, Sammy Kromm, Stephanie Johnson. Why the seniors? you may ask. Well, four of them have been in the program for four years to help, guide and teach the new teammates on how to play like a team. They are also leaders in there own little way changing it up. The only way to get to where they are now was to plow through eleven teams. Many of there teams in the division were hard to get by, "we had a lot of tough teams this season, one of the toughest was Green Bay ranked as 24 team throughout the country right now a division one team. We played agents Lake Superior State ranked at 17- in the state. Over all we played a lot of tough teams so far." said Sheila Roux. Many games were tough, but the Rangers battled through it all to be able to host the NCAA Iltournament. This season the women's team played a much better season than the men's. The stars are women won 20 games, men won 1O. But there were no hard feelings between the teams. When asked the question were the women's coaches happy that you were better then the boys this season, her reaction was just laughter, Hitkind of funny cause we just get along so well, were no like we have more wins then them so where' better, we want the men to be as successful as us also." Quoted Sheila Roux. Hopefully the girls get the wins to the invite to Hosting the NCAA games. Good luck ladies. MSA S Tide ~16~============= -.!!~~~~~~ M_ar_C_h_l...:.l~. 2~ BY NICHOLAS MICHAELRAVNlKAR High overhead costs for an upcoming event have the Muslim Student Alliance (MSA) hoping for high turnout at an upcoming event. On Wednesday, March 23rd, MSA will be hosting a benefit called TURNS. According to MSA president Sarah Saad, the benefit began to raise funds to aid victims of the tsunami that devastated large portions of the Asian continent in December. Recently, MSA has decided to direct the proceeds to Red Cross-Red Crescent, who will direct the donation to helping stop genocide in the Sudan as well as toward tsunami relief. The event is being cosponsored by Rainbow Alliance, Sacred Circle and Parkside lnternational club. Event costs are staggering for multiple reasons, however Saad pointed mainly to prices for food that must be purchased through Aramark. "We want to serve international food," she said. "Nothing big, just snacks. But money is such an issue." When MSA hosted a fast-a-thon during Ramadan last semester, they broke fast with a banquet for all participants. Catering for that event billed them over $650. Additionally, the performers that MSA is bringing in for the event require a mixing board and four microphones. which will add to the total on top of space rental and food. Security costs will also be an issue. Saad said, "I don't understand why an event like this [that won't be serving alcohol] would require as much security as some of the dances that are held on campus:' MSA's event promises to be one for the history books here at Parkside. as they're bringing in variety of music to please the crowdThe hip hop crew, known as A2B comprises Aquil Charlton, Itchy Fingers (also a DJ for the event), Seemore Perspective and Idris Goodwin. The four will be joined by Luna Blues Machine. a female rock-funk duo. Both groups hail from Chicago, Illinois The Ranger News had the opportunity to speak with Charlton. In addition to being an emcee, a muralist and a social activist is also the Program Director of The Crib Collective. a community co-operative organization in Chicago's Lawndale neighborhood. ..I think there's a sense of a greater purpose [with events like this I," Charlton said. "It's more than what we're just doing right now. There a:e a lot of tJ~es that 1 feel like a conduit for a greater SOCial message. "lr's not about people listening to me. It's about people hearing what they need to be hearing." All of the musicians coming here found the cause that the event will benefit LObe a worthy one. "I think that the benefit aspect is what sealed it for us!' he said. "All of us have been involved in the social sector." A2B and Luna Blues Machine, Charlton said, are helping to raise awareness of social issues pertinent to all communities. "It's definitely more than just getting our work out there. We might be able to develop a fan base in Kenosha, but really we just want to see what's out there, connect with some people." "It's really important for all of us to express ourselves, to use our music to help raise awareness lor issues like these] and help benefit others." ~_-,;~::;:::~:;;;.;;;;:::._.=;::;,j \ Above and Left:Aquil Charlton and Dian Steel bust loose in Chicago. Charletan will be performing at UW-Parkside for the Muslim Student Association's TURNS a::~i!JL.. ':;':':J benefit. Thinking Outside The Borders BY SHERRY NELSEN Students identified the war in Iraq as a contributing factor to America's declining popularity, as well as the Bush administration's lack of contribution to humanitarian needs, especially in Africa. On February 23. The Center for lnternational Studies and The American Democracy Project sponsored a lecture titled. "How Others See~s: Perspectives on the United States and Foreign Policy." The panel of speakers were foreign students attending Uw-Parkside, and included Harrison ldowu representing Nigeria. Zoe Phillips representing Australia, Luciana Queiroz representing Brazil. and Arne Barez representing Germany. The srudents spoke on how their respective countries view the United States. After noting America's declining popularity among many different countries, the question "Is it Bush or America?" was addressed. The student panel agreed that the Clinton administration was viewed more favorably by their countries than the Bush administration. However, their views of Americans themselves remained mostly positive. The students also spoke of the cultural differences they have experienced while living in the United States. Phillips described Americans as excessive and wasteful. She was Surprised that people leave the water running while they brush their teeth. She also commented on how large the portions are in the United States, exclaiming, '" didn't even know coffee came in 20 oz. cups!" Barez was most surprised by the amount of patriotism visible in the United States. After hearing the national anthem before soccer games, and seeing American flags flying from numerous homes, he explained that he had, "never experienced patriotism like that in Germany:' Those who attended the event were allowed a chance to see how the United States is perceived throuah the eyes f th -r- . . . 0 0 0 ers. La gam an even greater understandmg. Jonathan Olsen, a political science professor. urged students to travel outside of the United States if possible. He said, "The single most perspective-broadening experience possible." He added, "[Students] not only learn about the rest of the world they learn something about their own country because they are able to step outside of it:' Professor Olsen also stressed th . ., h . H, . . e Importance of our relationships With at er countries. v:e re a more liller-connected world now. We do care. we have to care what other countnes think about us. We can't pursue Our goals alone:" ---------------------- ---- ~~1~2::0::0-=-5---------- __ ~T~h~e_!R~a~n~g!e!..!r N~e=:w~s~ __.!1!._7 ~' c LEF NOTES Crisis at Mad Planet BY NICK HONECK Racine band 'The Farewell Crisis.' is one that you have to see to believe. Member Matt Stevens says curious parties should come to a show to find out what sets the band apart. The band started when Matt Stevens and friend Paul Meitz met the rest of the band through the website MilwaukeeRocks.com. When they went to audition with the other band members, the magic was instant. "I just had to be in the band," said Stevens recalling that first meeting. Since then, The Farewell Crisis has been developing a growing fan base that has followed them to UW-Whitewater, minois, and here in Racine. Stevens conceived the name during his years in high school. Though it seems to be a cookie-cutter emo band name, Stevens said that it isn't about girls, but about "feeling isolated, separated from everyone else, on an island," The narne is reflective of the band's music style. Though they began as a 'screamo' outfit, they quickly adapted their musical style and became a post-hardcore, experimental act. This change was brought on by the addition of guitarist, Schoeffler. While lyrical styling is one of the bands strongest facets, perfected by Meitz and Stevens, the music is a group effort. The band has released 2 demos with 3 songs each, but their most recent release, a self-titled 5-song demo, was recorded live in the studio to capture the magic of their energetic and emotional live show. "!' ve gotten bloody noses on stage," said Stevens, of the bands three guitar attack and tri-vocal styling. Band members jump around on stage and swing their guitars with reckless abandon yet it is easier for a first timer to understand the band's lyrical expertise. They have been playing together for over two years, and the chemistry shows The band has been sending the demos to record companies in order to try to attract a record deal, but in the meanwhile, they've been playing shows all over the state, and in Illinois too. One of their biggest shows to date will be March 17· at Mad Planet in Milwaukee. They will be playing with Madison's own scene-darlings, Number One Fan, and Brandston, where they will no doubt draw their usual mixed crowd of high school kids and college hipsters. The band has been influenced by everyone from Dave Matthews Band to The Lawrence Arms to Rancid. They are gearing up for a big tour this summer and are very optimistic about the future of the band and the scene in the area. The Farewell Crisis is a band that plays for one reason. "Because music is our lives," said Stevens. The Farewell Crisis is Paul Meitz (BassNocals), Matt Schoeffler (GuitarNocals), Anthony Kuchera (GuitarNocals), Brett Powers (Drums), and Matt Stevens (Acoustic & Electric GuitarNocals). Their latest EP is all about a dream that one of the band members had. Upcoming shows in Milwaukee include Mad Planet on March 17, The Eighth Note on March 18, and in Racine at the ABCB Cafe the 251h. Times and directions can be found at their website, www, thefarewellcri~is,com .. They will be doing a regional lour this summer. Students Featured in Noon Series BYGlNNY ALWARD On March 2, Voice of Parkside and the University Chorale sang avariety of songs. from African-American and English byrans. Brazilian music. and Renaissance- and Civil War-era songs. Kristen Van Remmert, who attends both Carthage and UW-Parkside majoring in special education, said. "Irs a good way to expose people to the arts, see what we have and that it is open to the community," Benita Hynes of Kenosha said, "1 love it. I don't go to as many as 1 should. Parking Dynamic Duos BY GINNY ALWARD For the last two weeks. manied faculty have heen performing together during the music department's Noon Concert Series. On February 23, the McKeever Duo played. Both Susan and James McKeever are UW-Parkside faculty. Susan McKeever is an associate lecturer in the music department. James McKeever has been at UW-Parkside since 1982. As the concert began, the McKeevers' piano duet opened their February 23 show with "Jamaican Rumba," a quick, short piece that grabbed the audience's attention, Their second, "Overture to 'Marriage of Figaro" had dynamic changes and accents throughout, while the beginning of their third song, "Prelude, Fugue and Variation, Opus 18," was relaxing. Their fourth number, "Sonata No. I for Two Pianos," mixed classical and jazz styles, with drums and added along the duet pianos. The last section of "Sonata" was in an irregular time signature of? 14. The McKeevers will be performing again on April 20 with a mystery guest artist. A week earlier, on Wednesday, February 16, 2005, there was a solo performance by Ami Bouterse, and her husband Alejandro Alumbreros. Alejandro came out trying to explain what love is. His wife came out with all the songs that she would sing to us, the audience burst into laughter, Ami replied, "I take time to look over my music. Iprepare mentally and physically prepare." Alejandro Alumbreros also said, "You've got to know the music and focus on the music," Antonio Crane a teacher of Washington Park High School in Racine said, "My kids like to listen to music, and 1 like this kind of music. as well as classical, Renaissance, and chamber." Tina. a Park High School student said. "I liked that the music was buill around the theme of love. It was inspirational and uplifting." is a problem. However. Ithink it's refreshing and wonderful. I enjoy these noon concerts. and [ would like to see more people here:' Claudia Dahl of Kenosha said, '" get to see my daughter sing in the Voices of Parkside and the Chorale. I'm off work today, Last rime T saw a concert was the Arts Alive, 'Bitch 'N Babes ." ' Some attendees come from other states just for the Noon Concert Series, 10 Flarnent from Illinois said. 'They're short and I like the variety. It's at noon so older people can come at go for lunch after or before the concert. They can come and get home before dark. I also like that they explain the history of the person who composed the music." Assistant conductor Stanley Bonchat said. "II takes a lot of dedication to be in the UW-Parkside choirs, hut it's definitely worth every minute:' 18 The Ranger News c L EF NOTES c 0 N T March 11, 200s ---- I D An Interview with Graham Colton Band TAG E N EXT Intriguing Stylistic Show Inspires BY TORI SCHUEBEL As the music began and characters flooded the stage with vigor, the heat of the room intensified. Just one day after opening night, Machinal drew audiences that filled the intimate black box of the Augie Wegner Studio theater. Machina/ was a great finished project that had several obstacles on the path to its February 25 opening. The make-up was a grayscale interpretation, coordinated by Carina Henderson. Costumes, made mostly by costume craft students, also followed the grayscale theme. These color choices aJlow for the idea of a machine like world with characters represented in simple, rigid black and white. Yet color was placed significantly throughout the play, tugging at the audience's curiosity building on the main character's life of suffocating anxiety. Based on a true story, Machinal tells the tale of a woman, Helen, trapped in a robotic world. Looking for real love but stifled by both money and her overbearing mother, she is led to a path of destruction that leads ultimately to the murder of her husband George, played by Nathan Stamper. The end of the play depicts Helen's execution, her body dumped into a trash bag and discarded. The sparsely incorporated song and dance relieved some of the tension throughout the gripping production. Interestingly. the plays in UW-Parkside's lineup are chosen as a group by the theatre faculty. Story Continued On Page 20 BY EMILY RASBORNJK Iwas let in through a side door at The Rave before the Graham Colton Band was set to go onstage the night of February 25th. They took me down many different, dark hallways. Using my cell phone as a flashlight, Iwas lead into Graham's greenroom. There were food tables set up, a nice shower in the back and laptops laying around everywhere. Graham's dark shaggy hair suavely came around the corner. Graham introduced himself by shaking my hand and leading me into a room with couches and chairs. Later that night, Colton told stories behind some of the songs and it helped the audience connect with his music. The rocker made sure to maintain a connection with female fans by flashing his pearly whites all night long. Not one to neglect his male fans. Colton look several song requests from them. This concert was up close and personal. Graham Colton Band knows how to give a crowd the attention they need. There were rumors from the crowd that the show sold out. It seemed crowded but far from a sell out. Guys, if you want to meet chicks, go to one of Graham's concerts. It's no wonder there were a lot of girls there: his music is emotional and thrives off of relationships. The Ranger News had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Graham. What was the last lie you told? Colton: Well, J don't want to upset any of our fans ... but I recently told some people after the show that [ was staying in a different town when we were actually staying there. What was your weirdest fan encounter? Colton: When I was opening for larger bands, girls would try to sneak back stage. But being a headliner is pretty new to me. I am only 23. We try to respect everyone. What other musical artists have you opened for? Counting Crows (6 times), O.A.R., Dave Matthews, John Mayer, Wallflowers, and Guster. Who was your favorite to work with? Well Adam [Duritz, from Counting Crows] is really into helping artists get started, so it was really cool working with him. Was it weird opening for those big names? It is still weird. J mean I wrote songs when J was like 17 or 18 in my room at home and then in my dorm room at college ....and because of the internet I was discovered. 1 mean when I Went to orientation at college I had people commg up to me telling me they were fans of mine. It is still weird hearing people sing the words to my Songs. So how were you discovered? By the fans. Idon't have this story Where I met this guy who knew someone andSo forth ...it was the fans who found me...l was discovered by fans. Favorite brand of guitar Or Favorite brand of equipment? Ilike Fender, Gibson and Vintage Vox. It's important to me which guitar Iuse because different types of guitars bring different sound. A guitar is likemy paintbrush, its one tool IUSeto create. Each guitar of mine has its OWnstory. Have you written most of your OWn songs then? Or have you ever been asked to conform by the industry? Iwrite my own songs. When Isigned with universal they have let us do OurOWn thing with our music. They have never really interfered the with songs. I like10 sing and write about feelings Ihave fell situations which have actually happened in my life. Do you cook? When I had my place in Dallas, mypast girlfriend would do the cooking forme. I would try, but being on the road all the lime ... Anything else you would like us to know? Any fun facts? I love to gamble. Black Jack, as a matter of fact. r once won a large amount of money on a very small bet and I used the money to buy an old school Red Gibson Guitar. and J use thai guitar for a lot ofrny shows. You will see it on stage. Will you dedicated a song to Joey ...Best thing? You know what. this whole show is dedicated to 111m.We are trying to play more of the stuff off our new CD. Drive. What is your operting song? All the World Tonight. He didn't lie; the opening song was All the World Tonight, The opening act for Graham Colton Band was Blue Merle, a good up and coming musical ensemble. This Tennessee Band sounds like a lot like a ColdplayCounting Crows-Dave Matthews compilation. They just signed with Island Records and released their first album, Burning ill/he Sun. The crowd loved them. The band's deep passion for performing and playing music was very vivid. This band's musical talent is preserved by a cello, violin, banjo, acoustic and electric guitars, piano, and drums. The lead singer, Luke, sounds likea hybrid of the lead singers from Coldplay and Counting Crows. The melody this band creates is unique, but many of their songs carried the same tune. With more growth, this band will be hot. For more information or touring schedules, check out www. I's grahamcoltonband.com and Blue Mer e website at www.bluemerle.com ~1~-i::::2~OO~5================Ji~~~~~~~~==================~===J! .lorch 1, The Ranger News ~ 19 F I L M Whale Watching at the Union By Nick Borns Beached whales are a rare sight at UW-Parkside, but a group of them could be seen at the Union when this film was shown. Despite the alarming presence of a community of whales attempting suicide, no whales were harmed in the making of this movie-only an old man's pride and adherence to a gender-biased culture. Equality between the sexes and between the generations is the key focal point in Whale Rider. The male-dominant Maori tribesmen, especially the chief, have a difficult time accepting the role of a chief going to Pai, a vivacious girl. Whale Rider offers more than just "girl power"; it offers a deep understanding of acceptance in society regardless of religion, creed. or sex. The greatest conflict in this movie lies. naturally, between Pai. portrayed by Keisha Castle-Hughes. and her grandfather, Koro, portrayed by Rawiri Paratene. Pai's mother and twin brother died during childbirth and her father. the chief apparent of a Maori tribe. named his daughter after Paikea, the mythical predecessor who rode to New Zealand on a Southern Right Whale's back. Leaving the community griefstricken and unable to provide a male heir, Porourangi, portrayed by Cliff Curtis, starts a new life pursuing a Foe U S career in making sculptures in Europe. Pai is entrusted to the loving care of her grandparents, and although love grow~ be~ween Pako and Pai, he anxiously watches her growing Interest in the traditional ways. Pako's goal is to preserve the tribe's succession and appoint a male leader to replace him in time. So. Koro gathered all tbe sons of the Maori community in order to select a new heir. Even thoush Pai attempts to attend these lessons, Koro excused her in the harshest of fashions. Undaunted, Pai enlisted the help of her chubby uncle and learned the ways of a Maori male chief. Despite the discovery of Pai's lessons by Koro, she soldiers on and continues to learn the chief's traditional duties. The fiJm climaxes when Pai, distraught by Koro's absence from a speech contest, deli vers a moving speech about her love of Maori tradition and her grandfather. Unbeknownst to Pai. but knownst to us, a community of whales beached themselves, and Koro's absence was attributed to his rendering aid. Koro was still unable to reconcile the conflict due to his adherence to his prejudice that is derived from the Maori tradition that valued exclusion of the women from parts of their culture. The moment he reconciles with Pai is when he truly breaks free from tradition after having been won over by Pai's solution to the whales' plight. Whale Rider is a wonderful film that can be interpreted as a social commentary. This comingof-age story is certainly strung along the lines of its predecessors, but it's not entirely a gender-social commentary. There are plenty of moments throughout the film that add levity and light-hearted entertainment for all viewers. Next up in the Foreign Film series is The Way Home Where a "spoiletl, city-bred Ktlreafi boy is sent to live with his aging grandmother. Upon his arrival at grandma's house, he discovers the amenities to which he has grown accustomed are nowhere to be found. Instead, he is at the mercy of a traditional lifestyle: a hard but noble life in which the aging, hunchbacked woman he never intimately knew lives each minute and every hour to the fullest" (UW-Parkside website). UW-Parkside students admitted to Wednesday March 30 at 9 p.m. and Sunday 5 p.m. showings free with student ID. o MEN S HISTORY M 0 NTH EMMA GOLDMAN Peace <3 harmony be !ee~ the sexes and 't\diY'idu Is does not necessarily depend on a superficial equalization of human beings; nor does it call for the elimination of individual traits and peculiarities. The problem that confronts us today, and which the nearest future is to solve, is how to be one's self and yet in oneness with others, to feel deeply with all human beings and still retain one's own characteristic qualities," -Emma Goldman, "The Traffic In Women," 1917. IIlnvasion" Cont'd from Front Page consisted of a multi-organization effort. "AU the major status organizations were involved," said Katie Marler. secretary of the Parkside Adult Student Association (PASA). The University of Michigan will be hosting MTV Campus Invasion because they got their bid in a week before the decision against touring the mid-west came down. That's all it would have taken for UW-Parkside to secure the bid as well. "It took the PSG A almost a month to approve of the $10.000." said Ryan Kamphuis. Station Manager at WrPZ. PSGA Vice President David Koss said, "Because it was so large (sum of money from the contingency fund), people are naturally going to be cautions and the process for allocating money isn't meant to be easy." This proposed concert has been a hot button issue on campus since it became common knowledge that UW-P was attempting to lure the tour. Many were afraid that it would have turned out to be another debacle like the 'Freeway' concert was 2 years ago. Freeway, a rap artist, failed to draw near thlrnumbers that had been projected. Still others believe that this money could be spent in better ways. such as bringing a famous lecturer to campus or starting a scholarship. Rasbornik said. ''We tried the Freeway thing, it didn't work, now we were t.rying to reach a different side of Parkside." Also, the concert would "be a great advertisement for Parkside as well as a great opportunity for local bands and bored students," said Kamphius. Many students responded to a questionnaire about the concert distributed by WIPZ, the majority being in support of the MTV Campus Invasion. Even though the MTV Campus Invasion won't happen, the Concert Committee showed the level of dedication many students and faculty have towards getting the University's name out on a national level. "Being part of this would be of interest to students and perspective students." said Slrovatka-Marshall. That was the main reason why so many organizations were supporting the Campus Invasion Tour. Now the Concert Cornmiuec IS researching other tours and hoping to be' able to bring one to the University tlus semester. "We're going to try and find something similar (Q MTV, .. said Rasbomik. SOIm: remain cautiously optimistic about buving a big event on campus this year. Others believe that. as Ryan Kumphiusaid. "it will take a miracle," An event of this scale may put tj\\>. Parkside 011 the map Rasbonik said, -Workmg together as a group, as a school. as a university is what it will take. And that's what we're developing," The Concert Comrmuee meets ever) Tuesdays at Spm in the Union Square. I t ) 20 The Ranger News the 1 u . \<S' . 'C? ~sh sUC . taUSu ''''el1\'' e a s f ed u' \)eCol1\ d to e u've affor alize yo barely DOll't yo~ ~dS alld call )'ou got fool\ dal1\l1 1'J OU a Nigga y , alright, But that Sthat'S 01< OWfool \ ~ow, see dressed II yesterday. D 't aet ,"as Oll e U·011~ My dua gra I'm . a gIVe You alI my feel' And blind the fe Ings a; that You I1Iightneglect them I'nla giVe You alI my emOtions And mUte the fear that . You m'ght not accept them I'ma giVe You.'111my lOve And delete the fear that alI Of 't , t:ma give You my heart I won t be returned And relinqUish th c e ,ear of it gettin' brOken ['rna giVe it to You In a box marked fragile And pray You don't d._ . 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So you think YOu Can understand the mind of a PDet lJ thInk you can under tand the emolion That 'ltt'lcks Usin the middle or OUrflo" and Causes Us 10 write un-consciou sJy Cuz we reel like If WepUI Ihe pen dOwn We'll stop breathin So ... we ... keep writi n To keep bre'ltbin And keep bre'llhin So we C'ln keep Writin And keep Wrilin So We can keep Seein The laIenl God pl'lced inside Us To speak wOrds and With the mOlion of OUrpen and The movemel){ of our longue We can Make aUdiences listen And Cling to OUreVery word Like a baby in the womb Clings to its Umbilical COrd u wanr 10 underStand the mind of a PDet BeU Want to understand Why it's So imponal){ for a Poet to In love with Iheir pen ,,", Wi" oo·.i.... ,"_ '"~ wi,. i, o~'""' Oe" ~~, UAndwanna Why we maybe even consider it to be our best friend undersland Why we Write inslead of jUdge Or Why we ... WOUldralher kiss thao hug Or Where Weget this creatiVity 1T0 m But it's not us... it's HTM Who ...instilled this raJenl inSide Us Who .. 'PU! Ihis gift in our finger-rips Who ... inslead of blOOd mad . k Poers are not d ' e In pump OU!OUrhean and flow Ihrough our vein, rna e ... We are born lJ wan! 10 Understand the mind of a Poer :uthsometimes, we can'l even underSland ourselves o Ow can u understand us? We're in a proccss And Gad gives Ushints of Who U will nor understand the~; d w f e lJ are thrOugh OUrwritin WIU. nOI understand ".,n 0 a POel it But u will know ir Summer Constellations BY ANDy HENDRICKS This time of year ... ... nights of being kissed lOVingly by gentle flames under dancing COnstellations '" we blaze trails through the gloaming as We tmvello hldde~ celestial OUtcrops '" we set Out On coincidence journeys inward to faraway famJIJarplaces '" nights of surrendering all sense to the diVine madness we take summer trips to life's moonlit secrets ..·.·weglimpse afterimages of the mind's hidden vistas ... nights of illicil chemiCa] enlighlenment ... we see reality Shatter and shimmer like a broken star . " we sense our eyes glimmer as time djJates ... nights of stepping over the edge, but never falling ... we feel our aching spines weep like harp Smngs '" we neVer stop until we're hopeleSSly lost " .but Ollly this time of year. Writing: 3 Haiku BY GINNY ALWARD Write. and not feel fearf my biggest gamble so ar I'll learn to enJoy. M major hope is . noty have butterfly's movmg causing stomach aches. I'm new at this so bear WI'th me please as [ compose and report. ._---. ......~.- ,~�1:..., 2:::0:.:0:..:.5~ ---':T~h~e'--.!R~a!!:n~g~e:':..r ~N~ew~s__ ---.: -_. _•. _-_.. _-~-;~1 ~ Conscience BYANDY HENDRICKS CLANG IThe doors on the cell ned loudly as the warden entered. ~~ yOUready?" the warden asked I\'itha leering smile. Without waiting foran answer, he cuffed me up andled me to the gallows to meet olVdemise. 1 could see the streets iI'~rejammed with protesters, all of them either screaming obscenities or Ihrowingstuff at me. I took every bitof it without saying a word, just staringat the ground thinking to myself:Ifonl)' you knew the truth. I was led up the steps of the gallows whereI could truly see the number ofpeople-spectators, all brought togetherthrough hatred towards me. Ihadkilled their leader just a couple daysago and I was gelling what I expected,and to the world. what I deserved. It all started about two weeks agowith a dream. I was lying in bed aftera hard day at the factory, slowly driftingoff to sleep. I could feel my consciousness fading when suddenly therewas a bright flash of light and Ihad a vision of thefuture. 1 could see a catastrophe of unbelievable proportions. It all started with one man who slowly rose to dictatorship andwould come to have millions at his command. He was a very charismatic man who could manipulate and control people's ideologies using nothing more than spoken words. This man, this beast, used his power to systematically killinnocent people for no other reason than his beliefs. Eventually, the whole world wouldunite against him and conquer his army, but not until after the damage was done. However,since 1 alone knew the future, it was up to me to change history. A Hero To My Own When I woke the next mQmjn~ J was j) new man with a new gOgl in life I had to take this monster out before he rose to power. I would look like nothing more t~an an assassin through the eyes of the world, but in my own mind, J knew Iwas doing right. f ,,:ould be a hero, not a famous hero who people look up to, but a tragic hero to myselt-a hero to my own conscience and no one else's. The next morning Ileft a note explaining to my fiancee that I was leaving to "fulfill my destiny." She would think I was crazy along with the rest 'T------.,.. of the world, but nothing else mattered anymore. So Icalled in sick at the factory and went to purchase a plane ticket to this man's homeland. As I sal in a small tavern in the enemy's homeland weeks later, Istopped to reflect on the last days of my life. This would be the last time Icould relax before Ithrew my life away to go down in history as a villain. Ihad spent the last two weeks planning. passing time, and enjoying the last of my leisure time on Earth, and now it was time to get serious. I had already acquired the sniper rifle that would change history with very little trouble-c-surprisjng considering that 1 was a foreigner. But, some force from above was aiding me in my quest. That's why things had worked out thus far-it was my destiny. All that was left now was to make it a reality the next day at my target's landmark speech. At about 2 p.m. the next day, an hour before the speech, Iwent and found an ideal high spot up on a small building behind my target. After enduring the longest hour of my life, it was time to eoter my finest hour. As the already idolized man entered the stage at 3:00. the entire crowd that stretched as far as the eye could see, became uproarious. They cheered non-stop for about ten minutes as I grew impatient. Finally. at 3:15, the speech was under way. The audience, some of whom could only see him as a small dot on a distant stage hung off every word he said just as Ihad seen in my vision. When he put his arms up. they cheered. When he talked angrily, they all booed. The crowd stood up for everything he said as he manipulated and twisted them to do his bidding. For a moment, Ifell as though I was killing a god-that's the power this man possessed. At quarter to four, I decided this had gone on long enough and decided it was time to fulfill my prophecy. [held the rille firmly against my shoulder, held my breath, and prepared myself. As his head drifted into my crosshairs. I squeezed the trigger. BANG! I The bullet tore through Adolf Hitler's head streaking dark red blond and brain matter onto the podium and stage. The crowd gasped with surprise, then turned violently uproarious. The dead idol's body fell limply ro the ground with the top half of its head missing. It was done; 1 had rewritten history. The books would not say that Hitler was responsibJe for the Jewish holocaust, or that the Nazi regime had started World War 11. Instead. they would say that one man. Q. hnd killed this would-be rcbuildcr of a depression-lorn (Iermany. They would say that Q was the name of the terrorist responsible for the untimely death of this rising statesman. 0 many lives saved. so many problems saved. with the death of a hew. 1had just enough time to gel across the roof and down the step' to the street before Iwas surrounded by Nazi soldiers. After receiv ing a thorough beating. Iwas taken into custody to await my execution without trial. I would be left to die alone. My country. along with the rest of the world. sat back and encouraged Germany to execute me. I understood how they felt: I killed a man who would go on to be their leader. a man who was ;1 hero in the eyes. But. none of it mattered. I "~L..__---------'" ~...._--11 knew the future. and I was the hero. I was no one's hero but my own. and it was worth it. So I stood on the gallov .., waiting for me trapdoor to drop and end my now fultilled life. I would die HS a cowardly murderer who was nothing more than a martyr to all terrorists. Suddenly the trapdoor dropped, the crowd surged wildly and everything went black. •, .R 22 The Ranger News March 11,2005 -- Story Continued From Page 16 program, was a projection and vide~ . production crew member for Machinal. Co-director of Machinal Jamie . ifth . " Despite productions My Fair Lady and F1 Cheatham said, Of course as one of tbe Of July already under his belt, Schroeder two ., . Machinal still presented him a few pnmary directors Iget to contnbute a lot. . difficulties. Actually Dean Yohnk had put Machinal on I He said "My biggest obstac e was the table to discuss a while ago. He found ' rth . . time but all the hard work was wo It. that students studying it in class were really , . db' " knew that [Machinal] was going to tum out excite y It. D v hnk h ther nri to be a really awesome show. Ijust didn't ean 10 , teo er pnmary . . . d . . fini h d d . f T7 realize how good It was till everythmg came rrector, Just rus e pro ucuon 0 J ne ~ifth O,/J I h' h . d . together before opening [night]." ri II Y w IC receive great reviews at the American College Theatre Festival at Machinal cast and crew prepared for Ill ' . t t this entrancing production by rehearsing 1I1mss a e. Nathan Stamper, who played George, 4 nights a week, about 4 hours a night, said he "had a great time exploring with for about 5 weeks. a new director," and thinks audience Cheatham said, "We only rehearse members took home different reactions from 3 to 4 hours per night, compared to but overall were "affected, which is one a professional schedule of 8 hours a day, important purpose of any play." This was because their obligations as students comes Stamper's first time working with director first" Jamie Cheatham. "Working out conflicts is the name of Claire Panger, graduating this spring, the game," he added. "In this business, it's played the role of Helen's mother. She said either feast or famine. And feasting is better." her most difficult obstacle to over come The female lead went to the very was, "being able to motivate the strange, talented Tara Ketterer, who rose to the stylistic movement Jamie would give me. I challenge of developing a character wholly had to find a way to not just do the moves, different from herself. but have something real and motivated Ketterer said, "Helen Jones is such a behind it." depressed, lonely, frustrated woman which is However, she overcame any very unhke my real personality. I really had difficulties with great enthusiasm. to focus before the show, put myself in her On a similar note, Cheatham shoes and feel how a suppressed woman of discovered his favorite part of rtirectiog the 1920's would feel. Machinal, "I've really enjoyed the creative "A good friend of mine, Fionn, made process on this show a lot. This show is so a CD for me with all kinds of sad music on open for interpretation that it simply invites it to help me get in the right frame of mind creative ideas. backstage," she added. "Everyone stepped up to the plate with Such personal steps help great actors really original and exciting ideas. It was bring out a wonderfully connective character. fun to be the director and in on everyone's Both Panger and Ketterer agreed another discoveries every step of the way. l'd get obstacle for them was the language of the to tell the actors 'Wait till you see what we script itself. just came up with!' "The lines for this particular script "Then I'd tum around," he said, "and were so frustrating. They're choppy and do the same to the designers. [l'd say], oftentimes repeated to bring out the machineIWe found something really neat last like atmosphere and show what the night, 1think we'll need a new sound cue.' character is actually thinking. This was the Everyone got excited by these moments." hardest show to memorize so far Scott Schroeder, new to the theatre because of that." TAG E N EXT CONT o Lawrence McDonald is honored at the Music Department's fundraiser, March 6. Over $30,000 has been raised forthe Benevolent Foundation Fund for Incoming Students. Chancellor Keating invited all the attendants back to his house fortiramisu. " "Wong" Ient'd from Front Poge reporters from local media trailed the procession and covered . M' PI ~ rally which ended In am ace. When the march reached Main Place four indiVidualss k of the injustice of the dismissal and stoked the crowd Onepo e student speaker, Tim Moungey, ~junior English major, SPOke of the friendship and camaradene that he developed with Wan Wang was one of his first professors. "It's profes ors like him g · that make the university stronger," said Moungey. Nicholas Michael Ravnikar, another member of the Revolution posed the question to the crowd, "do any of you plan on being university professors?" Many hands shot up th h . ' en Ravnikar said, "tenure don', mean not mg now." Joseph Duncan, president of Sacred Circle, spoke briefly\() the crowd about the unfairness of the situation. He then rallied the crowd with shouts of "We the students!" Duncan's shoulS were met with enthusiastic cheering from the throng. The prote tors formed a circle that covered Main Placeas they held hands and chanted "Free Wang!" Inside the circle Ravnikar read Wang's long staternem in regards to the dismissal. Students stood rapt as each point was read. Support could be heard in each voice. The rally continued on for more than an hour as students continued to speak to members of the Revolution. Student Org. & Campus Leadersr11 React to Wang . Dismissal BYNKKHONECKANDGrnNYALW~ ~ Many students and faculty are outraged that Professor X" : (George) Wang has been dismissed by UW-Parkside. Yet,"rid doesn't travel as fast on this campus as some think it does. "I don't know much about the case and will be in attend at the rally to learn more," said Stephanie Sirovatka-MatShaIL Assistant Director, Student Activities. Many of the organizations contacted for this article either didn't respond, or echoed similar sentiments to those presented by Sirovatka-Marshall. Still, many did have a lot to say about the dismissal ofProf. George Wang, most showing support to the Profes or. . "I think, regardless of race, they are treating him wrong," Said Ka Yang, Parkside Asian Organization's (PAO) Parkside Student Government Association (PSGA) Representative. "He has been here for ten years, he knows what is going on, theyItit administration] should have tried to let him work it out." Joseph A. Duncan, President of Sacred Circle and PSGA ~en~tor.said, "Again, it is a tool, one of many in the roolb» of institutional racism to use the bureaucracy of the uw-SystemlO S~'~:.:.i.~2::.00:..:5:..- 2i)05======----.:.---1h;";;:=~_::_--_:__------------- -=-- ,.....-!..!Th~e:..:R~a:!.!n~g~e:!:.r~N~e~W~S __ --':'-===============}2~3 , , culty member that excels above ....,SS a La . . " ~S"" d their depaltment miSSIOn, ,.J JJeY~APresident Pro-Tempore Nick pS id "He's a valuable asset to ..nfling sal I .' HO"' I he brinos and international schoo, 0 I' di' , he's a personab e proressor, and peetlve• , ~~ "(lunate that it had to come to this, ii''" 0 sity should have addressed this I di'Vnlver ., d h dismissal) before It came to that , I,sudle , 1<J\r poinl:;'mnotsure the :ruth to what I've h rin" that they ve only been taking ~n ea 0 I' b Ity's side, from what ve een wei'Cu ,,, id H . tlg hoUinghasbeen gOln d g°hn, sfal ennIfng h ·. 11 Several addresse t e un auness 0 l IS ,', n as itrelates to Wang's refusal to dtC1SJO .ork a weekendclass.. I' d h "lfeel he was not me me to teac ~ ,[WeekeodCollege] classes," :: SalahSaad,President of Muslim 'I' Organization, "He presented a very thorough ~ soningwhyhe wasn't going to [teach the I ~' d I" ~ class],andhe acre very courteous y. . Still,one leader, 101.7 WlPZ Statton I Manager, RyanKampbius wasn't surprised. "Ultimatelyit's the administrations sal decisionandI could tell from the outset that somethinglike this was going, to happen I becausehe refused to teach a class," said Kamphius,"andI guess in their eyes it's groundsfordismissal." . Officeof Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA)Director of Operations Bridgette Johnsonsaid, "Having faculty of color on a college campus is essential. B"y retaining facullyof color, it brings [a] diverse ~ pmpectiveas well as enhances the student ~ body's learningexperience." "It (s with great hope," she said, "that lhe studentsdo not take this or any other single event and draw conclusions tliat will effect theiracademic progress. I "This will have some effect on some minority students as well as some white students," she said. "Relationships will be , stained, The University is making positive : strides at recruiting and retaining faculty of colorto ensure a diverse representation across all academic disciplines." g; "Additionally,"she said, "We are in the processof implementing new support r systems and programs for faculty." OMSAAssistant Director Damian Evans said,"It's terrible on the part of Parksideto lose one of our teachers." Healso said it was the first he'd heard ofWang'sdismissal. - Evansrecommended that students shouldtakean investigative approach to I findingout what happened, address all the iSSues, takethe negotiable standpoint and make SUre their information is accurate and reliable.Once the students set reliable mform . 0 anon, OMSA may be able to take SOmeSOn of action, he said. \\' "Weneed to find aut what Professor an . I . • g IS OOkmgfor [in terms of] support, fi ~l hehas done, or will do," he said. "And n OUI the grounds of termination.'~ Chancellor's Letter Compromises Dr: Wang's Tenure, PSGA Decision STAFF REPORT On March 3, tenured sociology faculty Dr. George Wang received a letter from Chancellor Jack Keatins that recommended his dismissal to the UW-System BO;d of Regents. . Keating's letter stated that Wang had "unilaterally alter[ed] his... workload and still continuers] to draw full salary. As a result, because [his] conduct violates UWParkside's polices [sic] and procedures and adversely affect~ the performance of [his] obligations to the University, I have determined there is just cause for [his] dismissal from the University." Keating's letter went on to state, "by refusing to teach SOCA*IOI disregarded UW-Parkside's policy and had acted to the detriment of the institution and the students that are served by it. .." This issue began back in November, when Dean of the College of Arts and .sciences Donald Cress filed a complaint accusing Wang of misconduct. In the complaint, Cress accused Wang of insubordination to his department chair and "engaging in unprofessional conduct by bringing the dispute over [his] teaching assignment to students in (SOCA 101 M35) in person during class time and' by email," according to the letter, After reviewing these complaints Vice Chan~el1or Streeter started investigating the allegations, On January 3, 2005 Streeter issued his report. The report stated that there was no doubt Professor Wang was hired to teach halftime in Weekend College. Shortly thereafter, the Parkside Student Government Association passed resolution DV .001, which supported Wang's continual employment at Uw-Parkside, rebutting Cress' allegations. PSGA Vice President Dave Koss said, "I support the resolution that was passed by student government last semester." Chancellor Keating responded, "I received it [the PSGA resolution], took it into consideration and made my decision." Tbe PSGA resolution also asserted that it was wrong and unfair to not honor the 1997 decision that teaching Weekend College courses was a departmental responsibility. This decision, however, cannot be confirmed. as meeting minutes have not been located, However, Criminal Justice Chair Susan Takata said that she could recall discussion of a March 8 1997 meeting where the department decided just that. Also, the then-interim Dean Ronald Pavalko wrote in an email that bis "RECOLLECTION is that we decided that teaching in the weekend program was supposed to be a soclanthro department responsibility and not just a Xun Wang responsibility. " In October. Andries Gerhard Schutte, associate professor of sociology and anthropology wrote that he would' "support the case that weekend college teaching be fairly distributed and not be assigned to one person only." He believed that Wang was correct in that the Executive Committee deliberated the redistribution, but thought that no' faculty members would volunteer. Tbe PSGA resolution also stated that "[t]o assign one individual to teach all 3 courses for the Weekend College without any compensation is an unfair, inequitable employment practice. It does not change the unfair nature of the assigment, regardless if George (Xun) Wang took the job voluntarily in 1994. [... ]Wang has been treated differently and unfairly compared to other members of the department because of this practice." According to Keating's letter, Wang may request a hearing by the faculty committee within 20 days. The UW General Council lawyers could not respond as Ed Aischuler, the attorney assigned to the case, is on vacation until March 15, 24 The Ranger News March 11, 2005 CLASSIFIED ADS (262) 595-2287 uwp_ads@yahoo.com Classified Ad Rates 30 words for $5.00 and 25¢ for every additional word. 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