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UWPAC124 Ranger News Text Any textual data included in the document November 27, 2013 V>%% University of Wisconsin Parkside's Student Newspaper The Ranger News is written and edited by students of the University of Wisconsin Parkside and they are solely responsible for its editorial policy and content. Parkside celebrates 3rd annual Veterans Day ceremony Doria DeBartolo debar004@uwp.edu On Nov. 11 at noon in Main Place the Parkside Military Veterans Organization (PMVO) and Parkside Student Government (PSG) hosted their third annual Veterans Day Ceremony honoring those who have served in the U.S. Military. Chancellor Deborah L. Ford opened the ceremony by mentioning the many veterans who have crossed the stage at UW-Parkside, including Parkside graduate and former army medic Michael Falbo and current student Colonel Byron C. Dowse. She expressed her pride and gratitude on behalf of UW-Parkside for all of our current students, alumni, faculty and staff members who have served in the US. military She also thanked students who continue to support our military veterans. Chancellor Ford noted PMVOs willingness to come together and the importance of our continued support of this organization on campus. The Military Veterans Organization is an organization that has recently been emerging on campuses across the nation. They provide support for unique issues that may be encountered by students, alumni and family members of those who are serving or who have served in the United States military. PMVO also works with students who are interested in being a part of the armed forces of the United States and allied nations. They allow interested students to contact recruiters of any branch of the military Chancellor Ford went on to say that she would like to continue to make UW-Parkside a destination for our active duty military their families and our veterans by enhancing services, educational pathways and educational partnerships with our active duty military "Our commitment forty five years ago must be sustained today, and so I pledge to you we will continue to provide a wonderful educational environment for our veterans and active military members here at UW-Parkside," said Chancellor Ford. "I too want to express my gratitude, my appreciation and my honor for those who serve and those who continue to serve. Thank you on behalf of the University of Wisconsin Parkside," she concluded. PSG Speaker of the Senate Dustin Beth introduced fellow student and U.S. army veteran Colonel Bryon C. Dowse. Dowse has served in the military for 35 years total. He spent three years in the active army as an airborne ranger in the 1st Ranger Battalion. Following that, he was a sergeant for the Wisconsin National Guard for four years while attending UW-Madison and UW-Eau Claire. He was also in the Army Reserve for 28 years, of which he spent almost 1 Vi years in Iraq from 2003 to 2004. In a brief interview, Byron mentioned that one of the best things Parkside students can do to support fellow student army veterans is to simply thank them for their service. He also said it helps to listen: "Every veteran has individual needs and issues." US. military veterans offer a unique addition to our student body here at Parkside. "They have real world experience in many countries around the globe and involvement with current world issues," said Dowse. He says that it is also helpful to encourage veterans to seek professional help if need be and let them know that it is okay to ask for help. The ceremony concluded with a proper US. flag folding demonstration along with an elaborate explanation for the meaning behind each fold. Top: Chancellor Ford addresses the audience. Middle: The crowd looks on excitedly. Bottom: Two members of the military listen to Colonel Dowse speak. Photos by: Ray Pajarillo Animation Gallery debuts work from senior student artists Jimmy Gibbs gibbsO 14 @ u wp .edu A group of seniors here at Parkside have been working diligently over the last several weeks of the semester creating animations. These animations are their senior projects and will be on display for all to see in the Rita Talent Pickens Regional Center of Arts Foundation Gallery. The first showing will began on Nov. 18 and will run through Nov. 29. This show features three animations: Kenowhere by James Passannante, An Honest Fable by Dustin Kraus, and Arid by Aaron Clutter. Kenowhere is a short about two locals bar hopping with an interesting twist, Arid is clever new sci-fi short, and An Honest Fable is, well, just that, an honest fable. Students, friends, and family will have two weeks in order to catch these three animations. After Nov. 29 the gallery will switch over and a new batch of animations will have their turn for public viewing. Having seen bits of the animations, it is clear the animators have been working extremely hard this semester to turn what started as sketches on blank paper into full blown animations. As usual, there is no charge for entering the gallery and viewing the animations. All are welcomed and encouraged to stop by and support your fellow students and, hopefully, check out a cool new cartoon short. In the gallery there will also be a white board for anyone to leave comments on what they thought about the gallery showing in the form of words or even pictures. The grand opening of the gallery took place on Nov. 20. All three animators were there for the opening for the chance to show off their hard work to their friends and family that came. The turnout was very high during the grand opening, fellow art students came to support their fellow students, and also get a taste of where they can take their educational career. If you missed the grand opening or still haven't seen the shows, you have until Nov. 29 so be sure to swing by the gallery and have a quick seat. The three animations together only take about 15 minutes to watch, so you can check them out inbetween class, on your way out, or on your way in. The gallery will be open every day from 9:00am4:30pm. Send us your press releases, news tips, and opinions! Email us at: rangernews@uwp.edu I'Diversity of Wisconsin Parkside Student Newspaper 900 Wood Road Kenosha, WI53141 Phone: (262) 595-2287 Fax: (262) 595-2295 E-mail: rangernews@uwp.edu Editor in Chief: Staff Reporters: Copy Editors: Photographers: Designers: Maggie Lawler lawle020@uwp.edu Jimmy Gibbs gibbs014@uwp.edu Doria DeBartolo debar004@ uwp .edu Katlynne Davis davis086@uwp.edu Michael Jensen jense089@uwp.edu Carl Rollmann rollmOO 1 @ uwp .edu Raymone Pajarillo pajarOO 1 @ uwp .edu Maggie Lawler lawle020@ uwp .edu MISSION STATEMENT: THE RANGER NEWS S TRIVES TO IN FORM, EDUcate, AND ENG AGE THE UW-PARKSIDE COMMUNITY BY PUBLISHING WELL-WRITTEN, ACCURATE STUDENT JOURNALISM O N A B I-WEEKLY BASIS, AS WELL AS ONLINE. The Ranger News meetings are every Friday at noon in MOLN 107. All students and faculty of UW-Parkside are welcome to attend. Have any comments, concerns, questions, or story ideas? Please e-mail us at: rangernews@ uwp.edu. Like to meet with us? We are located in the Student Center in room L101A. Letter from the editor Feels good to be back in print, doesn't it?! I sure do love that new paper smell. I don't love when the ink gets all over my hands and I can't touch my iPhone, though. That's such a first world problem, isn't it? Everyone is probably reading this like "wow, that poor thing, can't update her twitter for two minutes." You know what my twitter would say? "Got ink on my hands, lol." I'm just kidding. Anyone that follows me knows I only talk about cats anyway. Can we just take a second to think about how crazy it is that we got snow this past week? Yeah, I know. It's November in Wisconsin. I shouldn't be surprised, but I was. And seeing the snow outside just made me feel so much better about my day. I'm one of those people that thinks snow is magical, and I never plan on leaving the state. I'm also too much of a Packer fan to be appreciated anywhere else, so I guess there's that. Getting back to my main point, snow. It snowed. And snow means winter. Winter means winter break, and SANTA. SANTA. Sorry. Sometimes my inner Buddy the Elf comes out in Christmas conversation. This is our last issue before Thanksgiving. And we all know what's after Thanksgiving. It's like, move over pilgrims, I have presents to open. Just kidding. That was mean. But seriously, the semester is fast approaching its end, and I for one am thrilled. I think I have five papers to write in the next few weeks? I should start those. I'm sure I'm not the only one feeling it. Yesterday, I saw this girl scream "CALCULUS FINAL" and then collapse on the ground clutching her heart, right in the middle of the hallway. Maybe that's a lie. Maybe it's not. Either way, the end is near. After this issue we only have one more until we're done for the semester! We're such a tease, right? We come back into your life and make you feel all warm inside, then leave you again for another few months. We're like the stray cat I had in my backyard when I was little, except you don't have to catch us with bologna to make us like you. Well, maybe a few of us, but most of us will just say hi if you want to talk about anything. We love to talk about the newspaper, or what you can do to join! You thought I'd let that go, but I'm not. I never will, either. Spring semester is right around the corner, and maybe you need an internship. Just saying, food for thought. You can get six credits in two semesters working on the paper. And you'll have fun doing it. Okay. I'm done for now. For now. Join with all your friends! Okay now I'm really done. At least do us a favor. If you like what you see, tell us! Shout it from the rooftops if you have to, but don't fall, because that's dangerous. We'll only be around if you guys want to read what we're producing. Without a willing audience, we don't have a paper. Our funding depends on how many people pick up each issue, and how many of those people actually like what they're reading each week. We even take suggestions, as long as they're appropriate. Ladies and gentlemen, since this is the last time I'll talk to you until December, I hope you all have a happy, calorie-filled Thanksgiving. Just remember, you always want that second piece of pie. Saying no is for quitters. That's why they invented sweatpants, okay? Own it. Wednesday November 27 Outsider Art from Little City Foundation 9:00AM-4:00PM Fine Arts Gallery Art Dept. Senior Exhibitions 9:00AM-4:00PM Foundation Gallery Landscapes Jean F. Lanners Collection E. H. Mathis Gallery Thursday November 28 HAPPY THANKSGIVING Art Dept. Senior Exhibitions 9:00AM-4:00PM Foundation Gallery Landscapes Jean F. Lanners Collection 9:00AM-4:00PM E. H. Mathis Gallery Outsider Art from Little City Foundation 9:00AM-4:00PM Fine Arts Gallery Friday November 29 Landscapes Jean F. Lanners Collection 9:00AM-4:00PM E. H. Mathis Gallery Art. Dept. Senior Exhibitions 9:00AM-4:00PM Foundation Gallery Outsider Art from Little City Foundation 9:00AM-4:00PM Fine Arts Gallery Saturday November 30 Landscapes Jean F. Lanners Collection 9:00AM-4:00PM E. H. Mathis Gallery Art. Dept. Senior Exhibitions 9:00AM-4:00PM Foundation Gallery Outsider Art from Little City Foundation 9:00AM-4:00PM Fine Arts Gallery Sunday December 1 Landscapes Jean F. Lanners Collection 9:00AM-4:00PM E. H. Mathis Gallery Art. Dept. Senior Exhibitions 9:00AM-4:00PM Foundation Gallery Outsider Art from Little City Foundation 9:00AM-4:00PM Fine Arts Gallery Monday December 2 Art. Dept. Senior Exhibitions 9:00AM-4:00PM Foundation Gallery Keep an eye out for other Parkside events using the Parkside calendar.* November 27,2013 The Ranger News Redaction: UW-Parkside Segregated Fees, what does Parkside use them for? Doria DeBartolo debai004@uwp ,edu It was stated in our Nov. 6 issue that all military veteran students Alth Tl SCh °° ls haVe their student segregated fees waived. Although this is true for some veterans, this is not the case for all military veterans. All UW schools are required to waive tuition and segregated fees for the military veterans who fall under the requirements of 2007 Wisconsin Act 25. The school is then reimbursed by he state for tuition, but not for segregated fees. Subsequently, the cost ot these segregated fees increases accordingly for the students are required to pay them. Some veterans who do not fall under Wisconsin Act 25 get different benefits that do not require Parkside to waive their segregated fees or tuition. For example, there are veterans who receive benefits from the federal government, which cover their tuition as well as their segregated fees. There are also cases in which military veterans do not fall under any of these categories and do not receive any benefits at all, such as a veteran who was released from the military under dishonorable conditions. College Democrats invite Senator John Lehman to speak at UW-Parkside Doria DeBartolo debar004@uwp.edu On Nov. 18 at noon the College Democrats hosted a Subway lunch with guest speaker Senator John Lehman in Molinaro D128. Lehman is a Democratic member of the Wisconsin Senate representing the 21st District. He announced on Jan. 31, 2012 at the Racine Public Library that he would run against Van H. Wanggaard in the recall election. The recall election was held on June 5, 2012, and after a recount, Lehman's victory over Wangaard was announced. Prior to running for the State Assembly, Senator Lehman was a high school economics and history teacher in the Racine Unified School District. He was first elected to the Racine City Council in 1988 and served until 2000. Lehman is a leader on educationrelated issues, and is currently serving as the ranking Democratic member of the Senate Committee on Education. He is also a member of the Senate Committees on Workforce Development, Forestry, Mining and Revenue, as well as the Joint Legislative Audit Committee and the Joint Survey Committee on Tax Exemptions. One of the most recent guest speakers invited to campus by the College Democrats was Democrat Rob Zerban, who visited on Monday Nov. 4. Zerban is currently running for Congress again in 2014 against Paul Ryan. He announced his second run for Congress on Oct. 28,2013 at UW-Parkside. Rebel comments that "Rob is the first person to give Paul Ryan a run for his money. He beat Ryan in his own district!" Along with the rest of the College Democrats, Rebel is very excited about his candidacy. "We are hoping that this time around he will beat Paul Ryan." Rebel went on to say that she is most excited about his "Medicare for All" stance on healthcare in America. The day before Zerbans announcement, Kenosha Mayor Keith Bosman also spoke at the College Democrats weekly meeting, which is held in Molinaro D128 every Monday at noon. All students are welcome to join. For news on other upcoming events, visit the College Democrats Facebook page or campusconnect.uwp.edu. The Ranger News does not affiliate with a political party, and covers both sides objectively. The Ranger News wants YOU! Do you like writingP Do you like photography? Come to our meetings on Fridays at 12:00pm in The Ranger News office for more information! This week's sports: in photos Women's Basketball photo courtesy of parksiderangers.com. Men's Basketball and Wrestling photos by Ray Pajarillo. SAVAGUO FAMILY VISION We invite you to visit our beautiful frame dispensary and choose from the latest in fashionable eye wear. We carry both affordable and high-end frames such as Juicy Couture, Kate Spade, Max Mara, Harley Davidson, J-Lo, Banana Republic and many more! SERVICES • Comprehensive eye exams for infants, children, adults and seniors • Contact lens services for all types of vision, including bifocals • Cataract and Lasik co-management Eye allergy treatment and r elief Red eye • Pink eye • Foreign body removal Urgent care/emergency visits November 27,2013 The Ranger News Movember - growing mustaches for a cause Jimmy Gibbs gibbsO 14 @ u wp .edu We're nearing the end of November, which for those in the know, has been relabeled Movember in honor of the brave men that clip, trim, and shave their facial hair into a perfectly awesome mustache. This is a month where no man has to fear being made fun of or being labeled a pedophile for simply sporting a mustache. Instead, they can proudly hold their heads high with their upper lip hair blowing in the wind created by the cheers and gasps of all those screaming due to the greatness of the mustache. If you're unaware of Movember and you're wondering why it is that you're seeing so many mustaches around recently, you should be ashamed. Movember is similar to Breast Cancer Awareness Month, only it deals with prostate and testicular cancer. Anyone sporting a mustache during the month is considered a supporter of prostate and testicular cancer awareness. The Movember tradition reaches back all the way to the almost forgotten year of 2003, where its point of origin was Melbourne, Australia. It started with just 30 men; they grew out mustaches and called themselves Mo Bros. Since then, the number of mustache-sporting supporters has climbed to over one million and continues to grow. For those men out there that have missed the ball on Movember, worry not. There is still time to let those mustache hairs grow and feel the sweet touch of daylight. If you're nervous about growing one, grow up and be a man. You weren't afraid to wear a pink jumpsuit and jump around like a crazy man screaming "I heart boobs!" so why would you be nervous about growing a piece of history on your face? When Breast Cancer Awareness Month is over, it's no longer cool for men to wear pink, but when Movember is over, it's cool to wear a mustache year-round. For more information regarding Movember, its history, and places you can donate to advance studies and practices regarding prostate and testicular cancer, visit us.movember.com. For now, please enjoy a few of the greatest mustaches that ever graced the faces of the earth. 1. Ron Swanson from Parks and Recreation, photo courtesy of screencrush.com 2. Friedrich Nietzsche, German philosopher, photo courtesy of iep.utm.edu 3. Salvador Dali, Spanish surrealist painter, photo courtesy oflbc9.com 4. Hulk Hogan, professional wrestler, photo courtesy of guestofaguest.com 5. Yosemite Sam from the Looney Tunes, photo courtesy of dailypix.me 6. Hamilton the Hipster Cat, photo courtesy oflovemeow.com 1916 67th Street, Kenosha, Wl 63142 'hone: (262) 657-7850 docsavaglio@wi.rr.com www.savagliovision.com f] # Show your University of Wisconsin ID to receive off glasses and 15% off contact lenses! restrictions apply November 27,2013 D ,T I he Ranger News Parksides Arabian Nights: a mesmerizing modern retelling debar004@^wrxedn an<^ ta* es comP ded in Arabic during the Islamic fayette), whom she softly re-introduces into the real - Golden Age, Mary Zimmerman's 2003 The Arabian world and most astonishingly re-opens his wretched The UW-Parkside Theatre Arts production of The WOndrous comP ilation of stories within heart with her alluring stories. Arabian Nights directed by Professor Jamie Cheath^ St °" eS ' play is a modern retelling of ancient and Mary Zimmerman adapted this play just after 9/11 am is truly captivating. The mystical setting and vi- nl 7 Arabic ' Persian ' Indian> and Mesopotamian and during the time that the second War on Iraq had brant costumes are mesmerizing. Each cast member r T ^ ^ ^ aVe ^ een passed down by oral tradi- been put into motion. Since then, we have become embodies his and her characters in a most magical °*r Cf" turies ; accustomed to hearing about this ongoing "war on way, transcending the limits of thought and catapult- t' IT * C e East and tbe wor ' d °f imagina- terror" and its links to the Middle East. Parkside diing the audience into a fantastic world of imagina- Tq u ^ T *** ^ ramed b^ tbe tradit 'onal story rector Jamie Cheatham writes that "amidst this backtion. The combination of laugh out lough humor and R A • ^ ieraza 6 (P* a7 ed by Parkside student Ashley drop, Zimmerman asked us to re-consider Baghdad, passion brought to life by the Parkside cast makes this i ° n*> uez ' ^ ° uses tbe mag ic °f storytelling to de- the City of Peace and Poets, and the stories that Unite particular production exceptionally uniouT and 2- 7 » ^ han ^ fate " Scheherazade quite liter- people of all cultures". pressionable. a ^ 1 * e lifesaving power and necessity of The Arabian Nights will be playing in the Rita TallOriginally inspired by One Thousand and One St ° r ^ ^ n< f on ^ in ber use of this gift to save her ent Picken Regional Center for the Arts and HumaniNights, a collection of West and South Asian stories r , /J S*™g the suPP ressed life of King ties Main Stage Theater on Dec. 5, 6, and 7 at 7:30pm, St ° neS Shahryar (played by Parkside student Kenjamin La- and Dec. 6 at 10:00am. Photos from The Arabian Nights provided by Justin Helm. Chicken and Chuckles: Hot wings, lukewarm comedy Jimmy Gibbs gibbsO 14 @ uwp .edu On Nov. 13 Parkside played host to comedian Shang Forbes. The event took place in the Den and was advertised as Chicken and Chuckles due to the fact that the special deal in the Den that evening was six chicken wings covered in either hot sauce, BBQ sauce, or spicy ranch sauce for $5.49. Forbes was supposed to begin his act at 8 p.m., but was a bit late due to his enjoying the wing special. Shang Forbes' act, when it finally began, provided some chuckles. I don t want to say the man wasn't funny because there were occasions where I did let out a chuckle. The rest of the audience seemed entertained at certain points as well, and he did get some laughs from his acts. In the end, though, it was hard to tell what the better deal was that night in the Den: the $5.49 basket of chicken wings, or the free comedian. Forbes opened his act not knowing how to properly pronounce the name of the city in which he was performing. This became on ongoing joke of his for the first 10 to 15 minutes of his act, along with aggressive flirting with female members of the audience. After insulting the audience by not being able to say where he even was, he kept on with the flirting, threatening to impregnate one female audience member and calling out another for not following up on her promises for sex. When Forbes moved on from these antics, he transitioned into some jokes that were subpar and mostly racially inclined, utilizing the "N" word as much as possible. I don't think many were offended by his act, if any at all, but he did feel the need to keep announcing that we were all too young to be offended. I agreed with him on that. I've never seen a comedian explain that he was a "wild" comedian so many times in one act. He also kept giving us his credentials, mentioning that he must be funny due to the 2,000 people that saw him at his last act. By the end it felt like more time was spent by Forbes defending his style of humor and his act than actually providing us with an act. The jokes that he did tell seemed recycled and unoriginal, and if there weren't attractive female audience members, his act would have been about 40 minutes shorter. You can check Shang Forbes out on YouTube, along with Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. The short clips on YouTube are like the previews for movies that flop; they show the best parts that entice you to check out the full movie, but then you get there and realize you've already seen the best parts and really just want it all to end. However, not all think he's that bad. He does have a special coming out soon, as he made sure to tell us several times throughout his act. Check him out if you're curious. I would recommend this as a last resort to boredom, though. 6 The Ranger News Battlefield 4 sets high bar going into the holidays November 27,2013 Guest Writer Karrica Andersen Battlefield 4 marks a new generation in the Battlefield franchise. The game introduces a couple of new features, but keeps faith with the traditional gameplay that has made the Battlefield brand popular. Featuring the new Frostbite 3 engine, Battlefield 4 brings the look of war to an all new high. Battles look much more detailed and the environment looks and feels more realistic. Trees sway in the breeze, waves crash against the shore and of course nearly everything is destructible. Jam-packed with new features, game modes and nonstop action, Battlefield 4 is a very exciting and appealing start to this year s next-gen shooter releases. Although the series has been most famous for its multiplayer, Battlefield 4's single player campaign brings many new features to the table. First, the campaign gives the player much more freedom in completing objectives as compared to previous Battlefield games. Instead of following a completely linear path to objectives, players are now challenged to use the environment in new and creative ways. If a wall is blocking your path, simply blow it up. Another new feature is the target designation ability. Players now have the ability to mark targets for their squad to engage, allowing the player to take advantage of greater squad control. The campaign story takes place in 2020, six years after the events of Battlefield 3. China is on the brink of war, as Admiral Chang plans to overthrow Chinas current government, and Russia is in support of going to war against the United States with China. You play as Daniel "Reck" Recker, a member of the United States Special Operations squad known as "Tombstone." Your squad mates include Dunn, Irish, and Pac. Tombstone squad teams up with CIA operative Kovic and Chinese Secret Service agent Hannah in a shaky cross-cultural alliance to stop Admiral Chang. The Battlefield 4 multiplayer mode introduces a new game mechanics: Levolution. Levolution expands the dynamics of destructibility on a massive scale to include whole buildings and even the very composition of a map. Players will be awestruck when a skyscraper comes crashing down during the Siege of Shanghai map, or when a broken levy turns the streets into waterways in the Floodzone map. In fact, every multiplayer map features some form of destruction that alters the battlefield causing players and teams to shift tactics to keep up with a changing battleground. The beloved multiplayer mechanic, Commander Mode, also makes a return in this iteration. This role functions as a global support class which, if used properly can turn the tide of battle. The Commander is presented with a tactical map of the battlefield which displays the game objectives and the position of his team's soldiers. Commanders can then issue orders to select squads to attack or defend specific points. As players on the ground comply with his orders, the Commander unlocks various new abilities that further aid the whole team. UAVs for reconnaissance, an AC-130 gunship for suppression fire, and cruise missile strikes are just some of the perks that a Commander can unleash on the battlefield. ComPhoto courtesy of EA.com mander Mode adds an additional tactical layer to the game and encourages much greater teamwork. Another unique feature of the Battlefield series is the Battlelog. Battlelog is an online social networking system specifically for Battlefield that allows players to interact with the game on any computer, tablet, or smartphone. Players can customize weapon load outs, check their friend lists, stats, and change their player profiles anywhere they want. Battlelog allows players to take the experience of the game with them wherever they are. Despite its many innovations, Battlefield 4 received significant criticism, particularly from PC gamers. Almost immediately after launch, the PC version of the game was plagued by infuriating server crashes, game freezes and a wide variety of other glitches that rendered it nearly unplayable for several days. EA continues to work towards addressing these technical issues and have assured gamers that the problems will be resolved in a timely manner. Other than the technical problems, long time Battlefield fans took notice of the absence of the Platoons feature from Battlelog. Platoons were a organizational system, first introduced in Battlefield 3, that allowed players to form gaming communities to facilitate easier group play. EA has announced that it will be implementing a revised Platoon system in 2014. As expected, EAs Battlefield 4 has kick started the holiday gaming season with a bang. Bringing a host of new weapons, vehicles, and game modes to the table, Battlefield 4 again sets the bar high for next-gen games. With its solid mix of classic Battlefield-style combat mixed with unique gameplay innovations, Battlefield 4 offers something new for long time veterans of the series and first time players alike. Marvel fans can expect big things from Thor 2: The Dark World Guest Writer DM Haight Dmhuniversal@gmail.com Gods. Men. When their worlds collide nothing overtly good can come of it. But when the threat of universal darkness hangs over the heads of the universe, the Asgardians go to battle to set right the wrong enacted by much darker creatures. The first Thor was an underwhelming venture that we all knew was merely meant to set up The Avengers. It was blatant, it wasn't special, and although it did make for a moderate set up to the ultimate comic book blockbuster, it wasn't a film many enjoyed. Thor suffered from being a piece of a much larger whole, and not a completely connected one. Thor 2: The Dark World is still a piece of a larger whole, but one that has since expanded to not only a world, but an entire universe. Thor 2 is an outstanding expedition into the different realms of the Marvel Universe. For a long time we've all been hoping that the decent films coming from the Disney/Marvel coupling would become great films. We waited and watched as Iron Man, Captain America, and Hulk all tried to be great. They succeeded when all of those narratives finally smashed together in the Joss Whedon Avengers. Thor 2 is now proving that those films can be great as stand-alone entities. There's a formula that seems to be getting stronger with every dip back into the Marvel Universe. With incredible action sequences and a fantastic score by Brian Tyler, the drama of Asgard and its hero, Thor, is brought to audiences in one of the cleanest, well-executed comic book films we've ever seen. Finally the worlds are falling into place (literally), and the Dark Elves, with their sinister plots, are helping to build up the legend of Thor as the hero, and not the god. Asgard, the home of the gods, is under siege by the Dark Elves who seek to use an ancient weapon, the Aether, to bring about an eternal darkness that will leave Photo courtesy of hdwallpapers.in them in the seat of godly power. Thor's old squeeze back on Earth, Dr. Jane Foster, played by Natalie Portman, is finding odd gravitational anomalies in London. She ends up getting into a lot of trouble, Thor comes to save the day, yadayadayada. But what is so striking about this scenario is that it is somewhat original. For once we see the hero against the ropes with very little hope of survival. His home is destroyed, his family is ripped apart at the seams and left decimated, and the hopes of being king of Asgard have finally been dashed by a reality that Thor knew was coming, but couldn't yet admit. It's an interesting play on Marvel's part, and I couldn't say I didn't like it. Chris Hemsworth seems more grizzled, more gruff, and more godly than he did in the first venture of this particular side of the Marvel Franchise. He seems more grounded, less child-like, and desperate. It's an addition of certain qualities that slowly strip away the otherness of Thor and make him into a man we can identify with, sympathize with, and in some cases even empathize with. Hemsworth is becoming an actor whose presence onscreen is engaging and thought-provoking. Many will not agree with this, but the interpretation of Thor in The Dark World, although a new theme in the recent Marvel films, is still an interpretation that lends more to the character than detracts. We're seeing a character who is love-sick, but one who understands that duty comes first. He's become so divided from his brother Loki, played by Tom Hiddleston, that the two now represent the opposite ends of leadership capability. Loki will sacrifice anything to sit on the throne of power, but Thor will only give up so much. In this respect we are starting to understand that a power shift is indeed occurring in the Marvel realm, where up is down, heroes are mere men, and power is meaningless to those who already have it. It is a far different message than what we've seen in other comic franchises, and it's damn refreshing. The worlds are just so clean and filthy. Slowly but surely the universe is being mapped out and realized on the screen. Asgard is beautiful, the Aether is intriguing, the art design is top notch, and it all works really well with the work done by Christopher Eccleston, playing Malekith, who is plain outstanding. The main grievances from audiences and fans of the actor will come from the fact that you can't tell that it's him under that fantastic makeup. His voice is altered, his presence is eerie, and he is engrained in the character. His work as a villain is something that gets buried under all the Whovian love for the actor's portrayal of the Doctor. But he's moved on since his days in the Tardis. Eccleston is a catch. He's one of the few villains I've liked from Marvel thus far, and he's a nice mix up from the evil geniuses we've been stuck with in the other Marvel films (Avengers and Thor aside). He cruises through Asgard, destroying buildings and throne rooms, being an evil doer we can all get behind. He's a nice opposite to Loki, who seems to be the pseudo-villain in anything involving Thor. Loki is an anti-hero by default in this sequel, but only time will tell if he ends up being a full-fledged arch-nemesis of Thor in the films to come. It's hard to say if he could top Eccleston's performance, but if anyone can, it's the internets villainous darling. Maybe in a third sequel? One can only hope. November 27,2013 The Ranger News Weekly Horoscopes - See what the stars have in store for you/ Sagittarius (November 22-December 21): Does it feel like you're missing something, Sagittarius? Oh, right! It's yo ur birthday. Keep in mind that no one will remember because you're competing with two major holidays. Should've been a March baby. Capricorn (December 22-January 19): You n eed to stop playing your new PS4, addicted Capricorn. It's turning you into something you're not. Put down the controller and stop yelling "YAR MATEY." Black Hag can't save you from your angry roommates. Aquarius (January 20-February 18): Homemade eggnog probably wasn't your brightest idea, dear Aquarius. Rocky can get away with drinking raw eggs because he's Rocky. What's your excuse? Pisces (February 19-March 20): Yes, Thanksgiving is right around the corner, but keep in mind The Hunger Games is only a movie. You d on't actually have to beat your uncle over the head with a handmade sword to get a slice of pecan pie. Aries (March 21-April 19): Finals stressing you out, Aries? Don't worry, this anxiety will be tempered when you and your fellow classmates bring a bottle of booze to history class so that you can take shots every time your professor mentions Napoleon. Taurus (April 20-May 20): We all know you're not the best when it comes to your finances, Taurus. That will all change when you decide to make a wise investment in scratch-off lottery tickets. K T Gemini (May 21 - June 20): This week you'll focus on boosting your portfolio for your post-graduation job search by removing "School of Hard Knocks" and "Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry" from the previous education section of your resume. Cancer (June 21-July 22): Don't let your boss get to you, Cancer. Hurling yourself into a giant pyramid of supersized soft-drink cups in the back of that McDonald's you work for was really just you expressing your creative side. Leo (July 23-August 22): Thanksgiving is a time for rowdy and uncomfortable political debates with family members who annoy you. Just remember this, Leo: don't do anything Rob Ford wouldn't do in one of his drunken stupors. Virgo (August 23-September 22): Feeling a little sad and nostalgic about graduating from Parkside this semester, Virgo? Well, shoot for the stars and dream big. Oh, and also, don't forget that I like my lattes with two shots of espresso and extra foam, because I'll be seeing you soon at the local Starbucks! Libra (September 23-October 22): The stars are aligning this week, sweet Libra, and they're telling you to stop being a Scrooge. Christmas is fun! So what if we haven't even had Thanksgiving yet. Tis the season to blast Christmas music on the radio and celebrate the emptiness that is your bank account. Scorpio (October 23-November 21): Hopefully you had a great birthday, because no one is going to treat you that nicely again for a year now. At least it was fun while it lasted! I m, Dear Doctor Jimmy, Advice for all your questions and concerns! For this current edition of everyone's favorite advice column, I was forced to make a somewhat hard decision. You see, my goal is to help the individuals that reach out to me either through the Facebook page or through e-mails, but there seems to be a bigger issue at foot that I cannot help but give my attention to. I feel it is time to bring attention to the modern dating phenomenon that I thought we were over, but are unfortunately still stuck on. The reason I feel this topic must be addressed is twofold. Recently, a very interesting blog written by a Mackenzie Newcomb came to my attention which talks openly about slut-shaming". Also, I could not avoid hearing a conversation recently in the halls of Parkside about a certain girl who is "together with a guy, but not together with him," which after much unneeded explanation of what that really means, she finally just came out with it and said, Yeah we hook up but we're not putting a title on it, you know?" First off, I would like to recommend that you check out the Newcomb blog on the Dear Doctor Jimmy page on Facebook. The basics of it, however, are that Ms. Newcomb writes a public letter to a man she recently had a one night stand with. She is upset with him because he either didn't call, or really only wanted the one night stand. She doesn't make it clear. Then she rants on about how the only girls that can be taken home to mom are a size zero, and she's sick of being labeled a slut and being shamed for it when it was just the thing to do in high school to be popular. Now, Ms. Newcomb met this unnamed mister at a night club, and then proceeded to go home and have sex with him That was that. My advice to Ms. Newcomb, and all of you out there that struggle with the one night stand debacle, is to stop lying to yourselves and come to grips with reality. The one night stand is not a one-sided coin. It does, indeed, take two to tango. You cannot be upset with a person who doesn't want to deal with you anymore after a one night stand because after all, you both did it. If your intentions were different, for instance getting something long term out of it, sex usually isn't the best thing to do right when you get home from the club, especially when you admittedly can't even remember if you told him your last name. You need to get a grip on your emotions and realize that he is not to blame but you are for making assumptions. Look what happens when you make assumptions. Now, if a one night stand is what you're looking for, fine, have ftin. You don't even have to tell them your name if you don't want to. But if or when someone calls you a slut, make sure you're ready with a proper come back, possibly like, "Don't be mad at me because I'm an empowered woman and your only shot is with someone with beer goggles so strong they can't walk straight," or something along those lines. After all, if someone calls me stupid, I don't get moody and write a six-page long blog post blaming them and crying about it. I say, "No I'm not, I'm a doctor, so I couldn't possibly be stupid!" So, as for you Miss We're Together but We're not Together but We Hang Out all the Time, my advice to you is this: call it what it is. Don't be afraid of what others think, because "slut-shaming" is just something weak and jealous people do to bring themselves up from whatever miserable ditch they may be in. When it comes to sex and partners and all that fun jazz, if a man can be a stud, then you, ladies, can be goddesses, just as long as you don't let anyone, including yourselves, bring you down. Dear Doctor Jimmy, I have a friend whose negativity is beginning to wear on me. We've been friends for a long time, but I don't remember him ever being this negative before. It really brings everyone down. The cynicism, the sarcasm, it s just draining for someone like myself who is a generally positive person. I worry that we're just growing apart as friends, and that talking to him about it may fix it in the short term, but will ultimately delay the inevitable truth: we're just not meant to stay friends forever. How should I approach this? -Positive Peter Dear Positive Peter, It seems like you may have already made up your mind on how this is going to go with your negative Ned of a friend. Sometimes in life we know the answers to certain questions we've been asking ourselves, yet we still feel the need to have those answers affirmed by others in an attempt to make sure we're not wrong. While mistakes are a great way to learn, it never hurts to get a little affirmation. As a youth I went through a bit of a rebellious stage. During that time my father sat me down and said to me, "Son, family is going to be your only constant in life. Friends come and go, and even the friends you've had for years may one day not be there. Remember that." I believe what he was trying to say was that as we grow and move on to bigger and better things in life, the friends we've had may not be ready to make that leap with us. You can approach this situation in a few ways. One, and the most effective, would be to tell your friend the truth that his pessimism is bringing you down and you can't handle it anymore, and you're going to have to keep your distance until he changes. This way may be made easier over a beer or a stiff drink. You could also take the subtle approach of young people that don't know any better and just stop responding to phone calls and other forms of communication from him, but this is not recommended. It's possible that, in time, he will come around and his frown will turn upside down, and once again be tolerable to be around. If this doesn't happen, however, than you are doing yourself a service by cutting ties with him. Misery loves company, and too much exposure to negative attitudes can be contagious. Tread carefully, my friend, and keep in mind that friends are great to have, but some things just can't last forever. -Doctor Jimmy Any students with problems seeking advice or answers can find Doctor Jimmy's page on Facebook at facebook.com/askdrjimmy. Toronto Mayor Rob Ford and White House pardoned Thanksgiving turkey cause riot in government Jimmy Gibbs gibbsO 14 @ uwp .edu Just when things seemed like they couldn't get any worse for the American government, Thanksgiving decided to peek its head around the corner and get every politicians' undies in a big bunch. The Tea Party republicans have been butting heads with President Obama recently over some newly leaked information. Every year for Thanksgiving the President of the United States of America ceremoniously gives a full pardon to a lucky turkey. That turkey then goes on to live out its life in a selected petting zoo instead of ending up on a dinner platter. Earlier in the month, information surfaced regarding the rumored turkey that would be receiving this year's ceremonial pardon, and it wasn't good. Through yet another leak from the National Security Agency, it has been discovered that Germany was not the only foreign country they were spying on. Apparently Canada was on their list of countries to spy on, as well. Through their undisclosed leak, it has been reported that Rob Ford wasn't the only one enjoying some occasional crack while in office as Mayor of Toronto. The NSA leaked report claims that Rob Ford was doing crack along with the rumored turkey that was to receive a full pardon this year Photos courtesy of NY Daily News and National Journal. from President Obama. When Mayor Rob Ford was questioned regarding his crack use with the turkey he said, "Everyone knows I did crack, so what? The bigger question here is why is the NSA spying on me and Canada?" NSA director General Keith B. Alexander replied to Fords remarks by saying, "The NSA does not spy on people. We simply listen so that when people come to us for help, we know best how to help them, having listened to their problems for so long. In Rob Ford's case, we listened in because we believed he was harboring terrorists with intentions of poisoning all of America's turkey supply with crack, thus turning the eating of turkey on Thanksgiving Day into a giant, nationwide chemical attack. We believe he was planning this in order to take control of America by force and keep us all under his command by making us crack addicts." The Tea Party then began to complain that Obama was no longer trying to run this country efficiently, but instead making deals with Rob Ford to give him America willingly in return for untainted turkey. The Tea Party is now saying they will orchestrate another government shutdown unless Obama not only kills the rumored turkey on the nations capitol, but also declares turkey eating illegal since they now believe all turkeys to be coated in a fine layer of Rob Ford quality crack. Obama had to say this, regarding these allegations: "Uh, crack is whack. I've always stood by this belief and it's something I've always tried to instill in my daughters. These allegations are simply not accurate. Another government shutdown will hurt the American people and ruin their trust in us as a governing body. Plus, how the hell are we going to make Michelle's famous stuffing without Turkey for Thanksgiving?" Black Friday: some metaphorical food for thought Doria DeBartolo debar004@ uwp .edu With Thanksgiving just a day away many of us are looking forward to a very fortunate feast to share with close friends and family. This is a feast not only for our taste buds, but for the eyes and the soul. We can look forward to a seemingly endless array of warm home cooked dishes smothering our tables and crowding our plates. The aroma will permeate each room in our homes as it slowly fills with family and friends who will join us in enjoying this beautiful meal. What greater gift is there to be thankful for than food and love? After going around the table to articulate what we are each so thankful for in life, we will proceed to eat ourselves into an inevitable food coma. This will mark the end of our expression of gratitude and the beginning of our celebration of greed. Tables will be quickly cleared. Houses will empty. The rush begins. This year, Gurnee Mills mall in Illinois will be opening their doors to Black Friday shoppers at 6:00PM on Thanksgiving Day. The Premium Outlet mall in Pleasant Prairie has followed in suit and will be opening at 9:00PM on the same day. The curse of Black Friday has bled into our day of giving thanks. Not only will people be abandoning their families to shop, but retail employees will be forced to leave their families to work their often times mandatory shifts through "midnight madness" - trying their best not to fall asleep or pass out. This Friday marks the first official day of the holiday festivities and just another day on our endless quest to satisfy our souls with material things. As we trample over our neighbors to get to the last discounted iPad or PS4, let's try to remember the growing number of less fortunate people who can only dream of participating in this quite dreadful tradition, who have no Thanksgiving meal to enjoy, and worst of all no family to share it with. This being said, I urge you to reconsider your compulsion to join the masses in a most wretched celebration of materialism, and rather take a trip to your local soup kitchen or church to serve a warm meal to someone who can thank you for it. Let's train our minds this year to see the good in what we have in front us rather than crave "the good" we tend to see in things that are out of reach. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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