https://archives.uwp.edu/files/original/68a93eb8d712da65e19e18a69b2a69c4.pdf 5c974b872c257fc647991bfd96457f2d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource University of Wisconsin - Parkside Ranger News Description An account of the resource Student newspaper of UW-Parkside Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Issue Volume 36, issue 2 Headline Used for newspapers, the Headline element describes the main article of the issue. Students Find Fault in Credit Policy Series Number The series number of the original collection. UWPAC124 Ranger News Text Any textual data included in the document News 3 Opinions & Editorials 6 Sports 8 Arts & Culture 9 Features 12 "Come get that good copy!" " .. September 13.2005 Postage (262)595-2287 900 Wood Rood Kenosha. WI 53144 rangernews@uwp.edu The Ranger News is written and edited by studentsof the University ojWiscoflsin-Par/cside and they are soley responsible for its editorial policy and conreru. Picnics, .prizes, and Popcorn Welcome Freshman at Orientation: Phase II BY CHRISTINA r--II FANNING An estimated 700 students and 75 faculty and staff gathered into the crowded I Communication Arts Theater on the morning of September 6 for a kick -off to this I year's Phase IT of Freshman Orientation. This year's itinerary began the I day with a formal convocation. I With the staff gowned and the stage set, a small group of UW- Parkside instrumentalists played "Pomp and Circumstance:' while freshman pondered what they had gotten themselves into. "Every year we send the graduating seniors off with a formal ceremony, so we thought, let's have a way to welcome them formally," I Student Activities Coordinator Amber Engel said. "We wanted to let new students know academics are important, we care about them, and we want them to have I a good time. Education is a valuable experience, but we want you to have fun while you're here." Phase II of Freshman Orientation is a somewhat new addition, this being its second year. The school calendar typically starts the day after Labor Day, which posed theonly threat to making Phase ITan anouai I tradition. "It would be challenging to have the students come in on Labor Day," Engel said. "So we asked the Academic Policies Committee, who sets the calendar for the I year, to push the start to Wednesday, and they said 'yes.' It was a huge deal." Following the convocation was an interactive speaker, Dr. Joe Martin, who outlined street-smart strategies to "make I the grade." Continued on page 5 Students Find Fault in Credit Policy Photos by: Henry Gaskins Students enjoy the inflatable obstacle course and climbing wall at Phase IIorientation. BYRYAN KAMPHUIS Causing frustration for some students, one department's policy regarding retroactive credits is hardly a concern for others. And while some may know what retroactive credits are and what their purpose is, facts about the Modern Languages Department's policy are hard to come by. "Retroactive credits are credits given after you have shown evidence that yo.u have mastered a certain subject matter or that you are proficient in it," Associate Vice-Chancellor fOT Student Services and Dean of Students Steve McLaughlin said. "That's done in a couple ways; either by taking a test or [... J a class and [getting] a certain grade in it, then you get additional credit for that subject matter." According to McLaughlin, there are many benefits for students who are eligible to receive these credits. "Students can gain multiple credits without having to actually enroll in those courses because of the demonstrated proficiency or mastery of the subject material," he said. "It can help you accumulate credits faster and at less cost, which helps the student move on to graduation faster." Modern Languages is one department at UW-Parkside that offers retroactive credits, however, only certain students are eligible to receive them. The department's retroactive; credit policy states, "Students who are bilingual, 'heritage,' or native speakers of a foreign language are not eligible for retroactive credit in that language." At least one student finds this policy to be discriminatory. "The thing that bothers me is the 'heritage' part," said Xavier Solis, president of Latinos Unidos. "I was born and raised in the United States. Both of my parents were born in the United States .. .I only have one grandfather who is from Mexico." Continued on page 5 • 'Fresh Start' for Freshmen Move-in STAFF REPORT Waiting in line to move into Ranger Hall is surely not how freshmen and their families wanted to spend Labor Day morning on September 5, but in order to be moved in and set up for the following day's Orientation: Phase II and the first day of classes on Wednesday, it was necessary. Three resident advisors on campus, Christopher Landgrebe, Nicholas Michael Ravnikar, and Henry D. Gaskins, coordinated a program to entertain and inform new residents as they waited until the check-in process began at noon. "We knew they would be lined up outside of Ranger Hall three hours befor~ move-in," said Gaskins. "So we decided to put sometbing together that would keep them from being to bored." .... UW-Parkside stud>"t radio, 101.7 FM WIPZ, brought equipment to play music on the balcony of Ranger Hall, Peer Health Educator Lee-ann Moore was there. and Rainbow Alliance certainly made their presence known. Dave Koss, president of Parkside Student Government Association (PSGA), met new residents and welcomed them to life on campus. "It was successful for the short time that we had to prepare for it," said Ravnikar, "and I think that a lot of the new students and freshmen got a feel for the type of community involvement we can have at Parkside.' ARTS & CULTURE PAGE 9 Stop Hatin' SPORTS PAGE 8 UW Volleyball FEATURE PAGE 12 Project Success ..... j ;;,n The Ranger News September 13, 2005 ~2 ~~~::...:.::::~ ____=_ __ ~..:...::_ Letter From The Editor Engaged in a casual, 'ate-night conversation Thursday about changing the world and everyone doing their part, [brought up the challenge of getting people to care about the places and communities they live in. "The first thing you have to do," I said, "is combat the apathy. After that, humans take care of the rest." It was then that I realized exactly how proud I am to be part of the media, despite all the hell we get from fellow citizens who don't necessarily understand the function of media. The media can actually provide an invaluable service to the community it serves by distributing information and bringing about public awareness. When people know what's happening, they have a reason to take action. People come up to me all the time and comment about how this is the best they have ever seen The Ranger News. or how the newspaper hasn't been this good since the 1900s. At least part of this is because we have discovered our role in theUW-P.arkside community. We provide information that students and faculty won't find on the UWP website (unless they type in the keyword: Ranger News) .. For instance, I don't recall ever being told my Parkside e-mail address won't allow me to send or receive messages that contain certain words that.someone decided L shouldn't be using. It's a change that took place over the summer, and students wouldn't know about it If The Ranger News didn't report on it (see our September 6 issue), unless they took it upon themselves to ask why certain e-mails are not going through. Providing students with such information gives them the opportunity to do something about it. No offense to Dave Buchanan or John Milke, but we cover things that University Relations will, understandably, never cover. Independent and non-agenda oriented media is the one resource citizens have; for honest, critical information. Hopefully, it provokes civic engagement and community involvement. For the same reason, Parks ide student radio, 101.7 FM WIPZ, is just as important as The Ranger News. Both media outlets have the ability to bring awareness on administrative and governmental issues, including student government politics. While UW-Parkside administration and student government can be expected to point out all the positive things they are doing, students and faculty depend on independent sources for information that may be generally unknown. Otherwise, the only types of information being provided are bake-sales, happy people, and the benefits of living in a problem-free community, when there is information that is invariably more valuable to the public. There are certain career fields I find to be highly noble, including education, health care, and public service, and these are among the most respectable things I think people can do for society. Not all media outlets aim to combat apathy and increase civic engagement. Some are simply out to tum a profit or distribute propaganda. But media at its best _ informing the public on critical issues that allow them to take action - is as noble a profession as any. Our belief in this purpose motivates us to do our jobs here at The Ranger News to the best of our abilities, and it is why we walk with pride. 1f fJ 4 Henry D. Gaskins Editor-in-Chief Corrections The "Lit." section of The Ranger News featured two poems that were attributed to August Marie Wagner-Richardsou, entitled "My Baby (My Cellor)" and "Hilarious." The truth is that these poems were written by Carly Surber and that the title of the former is actually "My Baby (My Cello)." RANGER STAFF Editor-in-Chief Henry D.Gaskins uW--Jl,perb,y@y,h".t,m Executive Editor Nich,las Michool Rovnikor ·fl",iCrevolution@h,tm,il.tom Advertising Consultant Morthell, Mortin dongchell@y,hoo.com News Editor RyonK,mphuis k,mpL01@y,hoo.tom Op Ed Editor Sherry Nelsen nelsensherry@y,hoo.tom $ports Editor Jason Griffes joygriffes@y,h ee, tom Arts & Culture Editor TryonS,ff,ld Jr. . tsoffoldjr@h,lrri,il.com Design Manager Man Gonyo rongergrophix@y,ho,.tom Design Assistant J,mie Zehn . nomers09@h,tm,ii.com Phato Manager M,nc,," ikib,j,ke@h,tm,ii.com Mission Statement The Ranger News strives to inform, educate, and engage the UW-Parkside community by publishing well-written, accurate student journalism on a weekly basis. (E TheRauger News has meetings every Monday at noon. All students and faculty of Uw-Parksjde are welcome. Please feel free to attend. Have any comments. concerns, questions. or story ideas? • Please e-mail us at: rangemews@uwp.edu • ~ Weare located at Wyllie D139C CCJt.I.£6JMrI Phone: CUi2) 595·2287 Pax:(262) 595.2295 ~,' .... 1\ '\> .A4~UJ!p~Iil)'ahoo.COID )...)j j.~'W-'\\t..Jrt.S.J . $:; _~ •••• ~ •• _ •••• __ • _ ~ _ ~ Thi.... Do September 13 11:00 AM: Arts Exhibit: Trenton Baylor Show, Com. Arts Gallery 14 10:30 AM: Student Organization & Involvement Fair, Main Place II :00 AM: Arts Exhibit: Trenton Baylor Show, Com. Arts Gallery 6:00 PM: Volleyball, De Simone Gym/SAC 7:00 PM: Science Night, Greenquist 103 9:00 PM: Foreign Film: 'Bon Voyage', Union Cinema 15 II :00 AM: Arts Exhibit: Trenton Baylor Show, Com. Arts Gallery 7:30 PM: Foreign Film: 'Bon Voyage', Union Cinema 16 1:00 PM: Learning Communities, Teaching & Learning Center 3:30 PM: Book Club: 'Founding Mothers', Tallent Hall 7:00 PM: Volleyball, De Simone Gym/SAC 7:30 PM: Foreign Film: 'Bon Voyage', Union Cinema 17 12:00 PM: Cross Country: OW-P Midwest Collegiate Meet Collegiate, Nat' I CC Course 12:00 PM: International Picnic, Petrifying Springs Park 1:00 PM: Volleyball, De Simone Gym/SAC 5:00 PM: Foreign Film: 'Bon Voyage', Union Cinema 8:00 PM: Foreign Filtn: 'Bon Voyage', Union Cinema 18 2:00 PM: Foreign Film: 'Bon Voyage', Union Cinema 5:00 PM: Foreign Film: 'Bon Voyage', Union Cinema 19 11:00 AlYI: Arts Exhibit: Trenton Baylor Show, Com. Arts Gallery 12:00 PM: Soup & Substance, Union Square 20 II :00 AM: Arts Exhibit: Trenton Baylor Show, Com. Arts Gallery 21 ll:OOAM: Arts Exhibit Trenton Baylor Show, Com. Arts Gallery 7:30 PM: Arts Alive: Rockapella, Com. Arts Theatre 22 II :00 AM: Arts Exhibit: Trenton Baylor Show, Com. Arts Gallery 8:00 PM: PAB presents: Dale K., Union Square 24 9:00 AM: UW-P Fall Classic Softball Tournament, Case Field 25 11:00 AM: OW-P Fall Classic Softball Tournament, Case Field Each person may lake one newspaper per issue date. Extra newspapers can be purchased for $1 apiece. 26 Newspapers can be taken on a first come. first serve basis. meaning that once they are gone, they are gone. 10:00 AM: Jack White Pool Tournament, We work on the honor system, but violators will be The Den, Student Unionrn prosecuted for theft. Faculty members and students. . . organizations who wish to use The Ranger News 11.00 AM: Arts Exhibit: Trenton Baylor in class~~" ,shoul? ponsun the edncr-In-cmer to Show, Com. Arts Gallery .. reserve h."~;~.,'":I,~.~~,~W,\~ •..,~\\\\\, It:: '1I)i,It.'\!' . ~~It'~!'ll" .' Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Ranger News, Volume 36, issue 2, September 13, 2005 Description An account of the resource Student newspaper of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Kenosha, Wis. 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