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UWPAC124 Ranger News Text Any textual data included in the document www.trnonline.org University of Wisconsin Parkside'sStudentNewspaper 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. New app helps students living off campus Doria DeBartolo debar004@uwp.edu Splitwise App creators are currently working on a new web tool that assists students who are in search of off campus housing. The app works by simply plugging in a zip code. A map of the area then pops up along with the average rent cost by apartment size (studio, one bedroom, etc.). In addition to a calculation of the average rent cost in the area, the tool will show how many of each type of apartment are currently available within your zip code. This app is also particularly useful because you may use it to calculate savings based on how many roommates you plan on living with. This tool is great for students who plan on moving off campus, but would still like to stay as close to school as possible. It is also helpful for students who are trying to make a quick decision on the amount of roommates to be looking for in order to stick to a specific budget, or negotiate with landlords by comparing rent costs within the area. Seniors and recent grads who plan on relocating to new cities may also take advantage of this tool, especially those who are looking at potential employers and need to compare living costs within different areas. The data that is used for the app conveniently includes every U.S. zip code, not just those near Universities. All of the data that is used by the web tool is provided by RentMetrics. This app is created by the same people who made the Splitwise App. The Splitwise App is also geared towards students and recent grads who are working with a tight budget. It can be used to keep a running total over a long period of time of shared expenses with friends, roommates, or anyone really. The app also sends out friendly e-mail reminders when a rent check is due, or if you forget to pay someone back. Splitwise eliminates the need to save receipts, and with the free android and iphone app you can add expenses as soon as they happen. The Splitwise team includes CEO Jonathan Bittner, Ryan Laughlin (Web & design), Marshall Weir (mobile & web), Caleb Oiler (mobile apps), and Zoe Chaves (Business). The team is growing fast and is always in search of programmers, writers, statisticians, and more. They are currently accepting resumes and applications at splitwise.com/jobs. The rent app will be coming out soon. Follow us at trnonline.org for upcoming news. Images to the right depict the average rent per bedroom at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Two-Bed room Apartments Arrangement Monthly rent/bed Savings/yr Studio $1,131.73 $0.00 (0%) 1 -bedroom $1,413.12 -$3t37S.8Q (-25%) 2-bedroom $755.03 $4,520.44 (33%) 3-bedroom $452.49 $3,1 §0.91 (60%) Sharing a 1- bed $706.56 $5,102.10 (38%) • VW UV.fm . ,!f 1 ® pernor* " ll|f J|b * .Jg! m tmtwspa «*»«*»(* *>«*> y, J iwSjfei % S I * • W-T&l<479|Mtwdraem|M>maMh * ; r" || wwtiwi Show studio I Show 1-bed t Show 2-bcd»Show 3-bed! Show shared 1-bed Five tips for having a successful semester Katlynne Davis f° r others, it's something that must be some of us do it all and then some, credits and a full-time job at the same davis086@uwp edu practiced. If your fall semester ended But obligations can quickly become time doesn't mean that we all can. Set up deteriorating into a terrible scene overwhelming if they aren't managed goals for yourself that are reasonable, By the time many of you read this, resembling one of the nine levels of hell properly. For the first few weeks of specific and attainable. If you're hellyou'll already be knee-deep, or pos- a la Dante's Inferno, never fear! Here the semester, try your schedule out. If bent on getting an A in a class, sit down sibly just dipping your toes into the are a few tips and tricks of the trade that you find that you barely have time to and write out the specific steps that you spring semester. We all know the drill: will keep you focused, on track, and breathe, consider cutting something need to follow in order to reach that starting out, we tell ourselves that mental breakdown-free during this new out. Remember: school should be fun goal. Check in every week to see how we're going to promptly arrive at our spring semester: not painful, and you shouldn't have to you're keeping up with those goals, classes early, tie diligent notes, par- FORGET SOCIAL MEDIA. 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But social Some students keep a planner with er you'd like to believe so or not, your of the shadows, seeking to ruin your media is a HUGE distraction from our them at all times so that they can write decision to pursue a degree is a step tohopes and dreams of having the ideal other more important responsibili- down any appointments or assign- ward improving yourself. It's important semester. By the second week, we're ties—HUGE. So when you're on your ments. For the technologically savvy, to set aside "me" time because you're dragging ourselves out of the warm laptop typing up that paper, make a calendar apps are a great way to keep clearly worthy of it. Even if you only and comfortable confines of our beds, point of avoiding your social media ac- yourself oriented during the semester, have fifteen minutes, do something mumbling new creative four letter counts until you're finished. Do whatever works. fun. 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A lot of us work, don't all work at the same pace, and choice is yours, sponsibilities is a piece of cake, but others have families to take care of and just because one person can balance 18 The Ranger News February 12,2014 •Letter from the editor 900 Wood Road Kenosha, WI 53141 Phone: (262) 595-2287 Fax: (262) 595-2295 E-mail: rangernews@uwp.edu Editor iii Chief: Maggie Lawler Jawle020@uwp.edu Advertising Manager: Brandon Hopkins hopkiO 17 @uwp .edu Staff Reporters: Itzel Castro castr005 @ u wp .edu Doria DeBartolo debar004@uwp.edu Copy Editors: Katlynne Davis davis086@uwp.edu Michael Jensen jense089@ u wp .edu Photographer: Raymone Pajarillo pajai001@uwp.edu Designer: Maggie Lawler lawle020@ u wp .edu MISSION STATEMENT: THE RANGER NEWS S TRIVES TO INFO RM, EDUcate, AND ENG AGE THE UW-PARKSIDE COMMUNITY BY PUBLISHING WELL-WRITTEN, ACCURATE STUDENT JOURNALISM ON A BI- 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. Wednesday Feb 12 Malcolm X Student Center Cinema 6:00PM Student Org Fair Main Place 10:30AM-1:30PM Campus Master Plan Open House Student Center Ballroom 5:00PM-6:00PM Science Night Greenquist 103 7:00PM-8:00PM Thursday Feb 13 Summer Camp Job Fair Upper Main Place 10:00 AM-2:00PM Here we go again. Another semester is upon us, Rangers. I don't know about all of you, but my winter break just didn't feel long enough. Actually, it felt incredibly long, so I guess I'm just selfish. We're back in action, and you can expect SIX issues from us this semester. That's right, six. Not one, not two...you get the idea. Here's why I'm so excited. Wait for it. Our staff is growing! I called you out, and you all came through for me. I knew you wouldn't let me down. We've got a brand new Advertising Manager, and plenty of reporters slowly making their way onto the staff. It feels awesome. I have the best job in the entire world; being the editor is fantastic. I love being able to hang out with you guys and talk about what's going down at Parkside. Let's see, what do we have in this issue? Valentine's Day, that's a thing that's happening this week. I actually have a real Valentine this year. My mom can stop buying me sympathy sweets. Really though, whether you're single, it's complicated, or you've found "the one" embrace it! I've spent many a V-Day alone in my room, crying into my cat's soft fur. I'll let you decide whether or not you want to believe that one. But seriously, this is not a holiday to stress over. No holiday is worth stressing over, really, but especially not this one. It's cheesy, it's cute, and you get to eat chocolate. Let's all focus on the positives. What else is going on in the world right now? OH. Duh. The Olympics. How many of you just canceled your spring break trips to Sochi? Those hotels though, am I right? I'm a huge Olympic fan. They always motivate me to be better, yet make me feel extremely lazy at the same time. I can't wait to watch these games. Let's just keep the Olympic spirit in mind, shall we? The games are about acceptance and unity, celebrating diversity. I'd hate to see everyone lose sight of that. I think love is a basic human right, and all of this discrimination is just nonsense, but we won't get political, guys, it's only our first issue back. I don't want us to lose our funding already. At least let me push the boundaries a little more first! I wish you all a very happy and successful semester. I'm taking 21 credits, so you can all go ahead and start praying for me. PO Box "help a sista out" on struggle street. I'm going to start working on the rest of the paper now. I hope you all enjoy it as much as the staff and I enjoyed making it. Come check out our table at the Org Fair! It should be a good time, and who knows, maybe you'll want to join yourself! See you in two weeks! - ... UW-Hogwarts Sign Up The Bridge Men's Basketball vs McKendree University Desimone Gymnasium 7:30PM Saturday Feb 15 Saturday Feb 22 Leadership Retreat Student Center Walnut Room 10:00 AM-3:00PM Women's Basketball vs University of Illinois Springfield Desimone Gymnasium 1:00PM BrassWorks Quintet Bedford Hall 7:30PM Men's Basketball vs University of Illinois Springfield Desimone Gymnasium 3:00PM Wednesday Feb 19 UW-Hogwarts Sorting Ceremony Student Center Poplar Room 12:00PM **To find out more about what's going on around campus, check the calendar on the Parkside homepage, uwp.edu. Thursday Feb 20 Story Rangers Walnut Room 11:00AM-2:00PM Women's Basketball vs McKendree University Desimone Gymnasium 5:30PM Is there something you want us to talk about in the next issue? Do you have a story suggestion? Send us an email at Rangernews@uwp.edu! February 12,2014 The Ranger News 3 UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN Online An Earn credits this summer toward your UW degree while having the flexibility you need with UW Colleges Online. • Less Cost • Fully Online • Flexible Schedule • Same UW Professors • Same UW Degree New and exciting classes: • History of Rock & Roll (MUS 278) • Nutrition & Weight Control (HES 209) • Economic & Business Stats (BUS/ECO 243) Register now for summer classes. thetiua fen. YOU! ONLINE.UWC.EDU/REGISTER The Ranger News wants YOU! Do you like writing? 0 Do you like photography? Come to our meetings on Mondays at 12:00pm in The Ranger News office for more information! Easy Puzzle Medium Puzzle 6 8 5 9 I 8 j 3 4 5 * / 2 6 i 2 9 1 ;| 3 2 ...... 9 j 2 9 2 3 6 8 j 1 7 3 i ! , .^,.V|. ,|,..ir. W3( 9 8 J 1 2 - 6 3 4 7 9 2 9 3 8 1 4 7 6 1 7 ; 7 6 9 Puzzles courtesy of puzzles.ca Quick and affordable tips for the perfect Valentines Day Itzel Castro castr005@uwp.edu SAVAGLIO 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! Top: Olde Madrid in Racine, WI (photo courtesy of their website). Middle: GRC Bowling in Kenosha, WI (photo courtesy of their website). Bottom: Los Compadres in Kenosha, WI (photo courtesy of their Facebook). Valentines Day is just around the corner, which means that lovers everywhere will be on the lookout for unique, affordable, and fun date ideas for their significant other. As the day approaches we cant help but think, where to eat? Do I make reservations? Which flowers should I bu y her. don t know what to buy him! And most importantly.. .How much should I spend? Valentines day is also about friendship but if you are in a relationship the pressure is on you to make a perfect romantic night tor your loved one. Whether you go on a date with your crush, significant other, friends, or friend with benefits, whatever you end up doing, make sure you plan ahead because your choice might need a little bit of thought and planning. With a little bit of time and creativity, you will have a great Valentines Day! Now let's be honest, one of the first things we ask ourselves is, how much should 1 spend? When it's time for Valentines Day, you'll want to consider how long you've known the person, and how well you know them. What message are you trying to communicate to your loved one? Although its the thought that counts, we all know saving a little money doesn't hurt anyone. Here are some ideas of very affordable dates to take your other half on, or if you just go out with your friends on Valentine's Day. 1. A romantic candlelight dinner is one of the most classic ideas for a Valentine's Day date. Olde Madrid is a Spanish Restaurant located in Racine, WI that is absolutely one of the best restaurants in town. Their authentic Spanish recipes from Spain will make you want to come back again. A dinner for two will normally cost you around $35, including a glass of wine each. 2. You might be spending Valentine's Day with a friend instead of a boyfriend or girlfriend but you still have to eat dinner on Valentine's Day. Just because Valentine's Day is traditionally for couples, that doesn't mean you and your friend can't go out for a great dinner together. Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant is an authentic Mexican restaurant located in Kenosha, WI that has the best tacos you've ever had! Besides the delicious food, this restaurant is very affordable and is a great choice for Valentine's Day. If you want to go for something more creative, then here are some cheap ideas that may mean the world to him/her: 3. How well do you know your Valentine? Go to the dollar store and buy a gift basket. After you have your gift basket, then buy all the favorite things that your Valentine likes. Buy her/his favorite candy bar, favorite drink, favorite flower, etc. This will prove to your Valentine how well you know him/her and will show your great attention to detail. 4. Share the love. Take a box of chocolates and some Valentine's cards together to a local nursing, home or hospital. Share your love with a stranger who would be alone if it weren't for you and your significant other. 5. Finally, if you are with a group of friends and just want to have a great time, you can never go wrong with a night of bowling! GRC in Kenosha, WI now offers their new VIP glow in the dark bowling area! At just under $20 (including pizza and a drink) you and your friends will have a great Valentine's Day. 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When you're single, you don't have to worry about planning the perfect night. We've all seen romantic movies and elaborate TV shows depicting the ideal Valentine's Day or romantic evening. Those kind of nights aren't real. I promise, Valentine's Day is so extremely glamorized on TV; it's nothing like that in real life. It's a money pit, for one thing. Planning a nice date can get pretty expensive, not to mention all of the gifts that are included, well, expected, on the day. Roses are like, a billion dollars nowadays. Ain't nobody got time for that. Let's get back to this pressure thing. There's no "easy" way to Valentine. Unlike coal, when you put pressure on your Valentine's Day it will not turn into a diamond. It will turn into a train wreck. No matter what your loved one says, they're always going to be expecting something great. I'll translate for you. What they say: "oh let's not worry about doing anything fancy this year." What they mean: "you better bring it, boo." Doesn't that seem like something worth avoiding? You don't need that kind of stress in your life. Chances are if you're reading this you're either a college student or a faculty member, and you're crazy busy already. As I touched on before, Valentines Day can get expensive. We're college students. I work as many hours as I can to pay my tuition. I don't have a lot of extra cash laying around that I can put towards a romantic evening. If I have any extra cash, it generally goes towards putting gas in my car or making sure I can eat that week. Ramen is only delicious when you eat it by choice, not when it's all you can afford. See? Doesn't Valentine's Day seem like a giant waste of money? What's the best that comes from it? You get one night of fleeting romance and then you can never create that special moment ever again. Is it really better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all? I sure don't think so. Save your money save your heart, and treat yourself to a spectacular night alone. You deserve it. Don't let the stigma of Valentine's Day bring you down. You are a beautiful butterfly and you can fly just fine on your own? Main pros of being single - You'll save a lot of money (that you can spend on yourself). - There's no pressure to impress anyone. - You can celebrate your independence. - You don't have to worry about time if you re busy. Maggie Lawler lawle020@uwp.edu Oh, Valentine's Day. Whether you love it or consider it a Hallmark Holiday, it comes around every year. It's a day to celebrate the loved one you have in your life, and cherish them. On this day, that special someone is going to show the world just how much you mean to them. Who doesn't want that? Yeah, maybe Valentine's Day is a little sappy, but it's supposed to be! This is the one day every year where it's okay to be over the top and affectionate. If you try acting like that any other day, you're probably going to be chased around with pitchforks. Its also a-okay to spend some money. Chocolates, flowers, a romantic dinner, its all in the cards on Valentine's Day. We're all busy, we're all trying to save money; take this opportunity to splurge a little on your loved one. Sure, they know you love them, but sometimes going the extra mile will make their day, and isn't that what Valentine's Day is all about? This is the day to throw caution to the wind and go all out. Scream about your love from the rooftops. Just don't fall off the roof, because that might put a damper on the festivities. Jokes aside, isn't that what most people want? Isn't the point of being in a relationship to have that one person you can share everything with? To know that through thick and thin you will always have that significant other there to love you and make memories with you? So take Valentine's Day as a special day to add more memories to your list. Whether you end up married with children or it's just a fleeting college romance, the day will still be special. Jokes aside, isn't that what most people want? Isn't the point of being in a relationship to have that one person you can share everything with? To know that through thick and thin you will always have that significant other there to love you and make memories with you? So take Valentine's Day as a special day to add more memories to your list. Whether you end up married with children or it's just a fleeting college romance, the day will still be special. Or, take my mom's advice: "this is -probably the best you're going to look in your life, so have fun and go out before your look old and wrinkly." Wise words, mom. Really though, just take Valentines Day for what it is. It's nothing to stress over. It's nothing to have anxiety about. It's simply a nice opportunity to be in love and show the world. Love is something to celebrate, so on this holiday go ahead and let the world know just how in love you really are. And please, whatever you do, just don't break up with anyone on Valentine's Day, even if you realize you aren't in love at all. Main pros of relationships - Its a day to let the world know how much you love someone. - You have an excuse to spend some money and celebrate. - Its nice to be wined and dined. - You can be as affectionate as you want on V-Day. The Ranger News February 12,2014 The most fascinating classes to fill your schedule davM86(®uwpedu Whatever your interests Parkside has a class for you Looking for more out of your schedule for the spring semester? Mystery, murder, intrigue? Dare I say it—even something FUN? Well look no further! Here at The Ranger News, we've spent hours upon hours scouring the course catalog looking for classes that will grab your attention and keep you guessing. Whether you're looking for something to keep you from drooling on your desk in the mornings, or just three more credits towards graduation, this list has got what you need—just like Biz Markie. So stop groaning about how boring school is. This list will prove you otherwise. Note: The following classes were available as of Feb. 8, 2014. The descriptions listed here are largely based off of the UW-Parkside 2013-2015 Course Catalog. For more specific information regarding these courses, please contact the instructors. There are no perquisites for most of these classes unless specified in the following descriptions. History of Film From 1950 - ENGL 259 (T 5:00-8:50): What could be better than a class about awesome films from the 1950s until recent times? Not a whole lot, that's what. Spend your Tuesday nights discussing important cinematic theory and developments, and who knows—maybe you'll even get to watch a few movies. So how is this not the best deal ever? Introduction to Archaeology - SOCA 208 (M W F 10:00-10:53): Did Jurassic Park get you all jazzed up? Then Intro to Archaeology is right up your prehistoric alley. Learn about the methods that real life archaeologists employ when searching for clues about the past. The only catch is that in order to take this class, you have to have completed SOCA 101 or 102, or have consent from one of the instructors. Media and Society - COMM 108 (T 6:00- 8:50): No, this inclusion of this class on our list isn't a subliminal message to get you to join The Ranger News—although you should just do that anyway. But if you're interested in how media outlets like newspapers, television, and the Internet affect the world around you, then you should consider taking this course. And join The Ranger News. Do it. Introduction to Philosophy - PHIL 101 (M W F 9 :00-9:53): Want to be able to wow your friends with amazing logical arguments about free will, knowledge and the existence of God? Of course you do! Intro to Philosophy will introduce you to the giants of wisdom, like Aristotle, Plato and Socrates—which, by the way, isn't pronounced "Sew-crates". See? You're learning already! Theatre Appreciation - THEA 110 (M W F 1 1:00-11:53): If you love the theatre but the thought of acting raises your social anxiety to dangerously high levels, Theatre Appreciation is here to help! Not only do you get to read plays and learn about the functions of drama in each work, but you also get to attend field trips—yes, I s aid it, field trips—to various theatrical productions. What's not to appreciate? American Politics - POLS 100 (M W F 10:00-10:53): By taking American Politics, you can preemptively prepare for that uncomfortable yet avoidable political argument that you'll have around the table with your uncle next Thanksgiving. Learn about the wonders of the American political system, such as life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Who knows? Maybe you'll be the next President of the United States of America. Introduction to Psychological Science - PSYC 101 (M W F 10:00-10:53): Although this class might not help you figure out what that girl in your morning math class is thinking, Intro to Psychological Science is a pretty useful class. Become acquainted with your brain, the central Aervous system, and major areas of psychological study such as social interaction, psychological disorders, and personality. Artist Graham Colton tour coming to Racine this Valentine's Day Doria DeBartolo debar004@uwp.edu Artist Graham Colton is currently on a national tour and will be performing at the Route 20 Outhouse in Sturtevant, WI this Friday Feb. 14 at 8:30p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the door and can be purchased online at route20.primetix.com/Ticket. Colton is on his Lonely Ones tour and will be performing with special guest Cumulus. Along with his show in Sturtevant, he will also be hitting 14 other cities including Ann Arbor, Philadelphia, New York, Nashville, and Atlanta between Feb. 13 and March 29. One of Colton's first albums was released back in 2002. He has since then released several more albums including Drive (2004), Here Right Now (2007), Sooner the Sunset (2012), Pacific Coast Eyes (2012), and his most recent Lonely Ones (2014). It has been said that Colton has accomplished a complete "reinvention" of himself since his days of working with a major label. This is someone who once toured with artists such as John Mayer, Dave Mathews Band, Maroon 5, and more. Colton also did numerous television appearances that included The Tonight Show, The Late Show, and TRL on MTV. With his career once in the hands of a big label, Colton had felt his creativity was limited and a reinvention was in order. He has since then moved back to his hometown in Oklahoma which is one of the big changes that he credits his reinvention to in addition to a growing friendship with Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips, and a subsequent completely new approach to songwriting. Since his move back to his home town, Colton, now in his thirties, met his now wife and they have a child together. His newfound inspiration and changing perspective opened the doors for a new and unlimited stream of musical creativity. Come see him perform this Valentine's Day. His show is just a 15 minute drive from campus and tickets are inexpensive. Not to mention this is a sweet idea for a Valentine's Day date! Photos courtesy of: grahamcoltonmusic.com. Also, for more information on Artist Graham Colton you may visit grahamcoltonmusic.com/shows. February 12,2014 The Ranger News 7 ertaienie 1)AVI1) 0. lUJSSELL KNOWS HOW TO "HUSTLE" . Guest Writer DM Haight Dmhuniversal@gmail.com Picture this: a balding Christian Bale, an English-accented Amy Adams, a coked-out Jennifer Lawrence, a buzzed Bradley Cooper, a dirty-clean Jeremy Renner, an ancient Robert De Niro, and a random Louis C.K. all fighting to make big money (except Louis), and all just fumbling around, exposing all the cleavage and potbellies one would hope for and come to expect from a period crime drama based in the 70s. Sounds nice, right? Without a doubt, David O. Russell has created the quintessential haphazard crime drama for the modern era. With undertones of the doing minor evils for the greater good, and having realistic goals that don't leave you hating yourself, it might be the best example of what happens when dreams get out of control. It's a sobering film for the over the top persOnas we all know. The kid who thought he was the end all be all in high school, the one who is sort of kind of in jail now since he thought he was too hot. It isn't often that we find the hustler acting the role of the apprehensive. Christian Bale's Irving Rosenfeld is that cautious, determined, and cool business man who knows when to take and when not to take. Given his sleazy dress and comb-over, there is little doubt that he'll be the one to take the fall for whatever happens. He is a fat, slobbish, witty, and smart hustler from the Bronx, a role none of us would have even remotely imagined Bale playing in the prime of his career, with a degree of sadness and a subtle determination to not piss on the wrong guy's foot. Cinema is comprised of brief moments like Bale's performance, where we are reminded of why we love that actors we love, and why we still continue to pay the rising costs of a ticket to sit in a theater and watch, forced into the front row because the sum of the parts is just as good as the whole. Marking the era of the late 70s are atrocious hairdos, bad clothing, and a mysterious undertone of stale cigarette smoke, imagined of course. The world created by Heather Loeffler, Michael Wilkinson, and Jesse Rosenthal is a remarkable 1978 Jersey, steeped in shag carpet, velvet suits, and slinky dresses. There is more cheap perfume wafting from the screen than there is Photo courtesy of: Kinecritical.com clouding over the head of a fifty-year old Alley Rat. When Jennifer Lawrence's Rosalyn sashays through a room of gamblers and mobsters you can taste the era in your mouth. Just like her perfume, it's got that rotten undertone with the sweetness that draws you in. It makes the best perfumes, and the best movies. Amy Adams looks and acts like a player in love. She can't resist the charm of Irving, even though he's got a ring and a wife sitting at home. She plows through like a hurricane, asserting her spot among the other actors as a top dog, if not THE top dog. Between her performance and Bale's, it'll be hard to imagine an Oscars ceremony that doesn't have them holding little statues at the end. Adams is the polar opposite of Lawrence, who also deserves high praise for her portrayal of the half psycho, half delusional Rosalyn. The music, the setting, the lighting, and the photography all create a picture of greatness, a neo-noir, a comedy, a drama, a criminal film for criminals. Bradley Cooper is the perfect antithesis to Bale, and the random insertion of Louie C.K. is just a bonus for an already stellar ensemble. David O. Russell astounds us once again. Let's hope he can keep it up. Visit Kinecritical.com for more of DM Haight's movie reviews. A WOW Y NECROl'IIAGE GAMES Michael Jensen jense089@uwp.edu daily bright. That somebody thought to themselves to place an obscure reference in an already absurd setting that the player has no reason to search for outside of their own ambition speaks highly of the developers. Jazzpunk suffers from its share of technical issues, however. There was more than one occasion where I would exit a mini-game and end up stuck in the air with only the skybox visible. On another occasion, an item I had to use disappeared from my inventory right as I attempted to use it, leaving me unable to progress. These problems weren't infuriating, but they do expose a flaw in the design of the Exploration games, like Dmr Esther and Proteus, eschew the typical gameplay formula. Instead, these games invest in rewarding players through exploration while making sure that there is plenty to discover. For a game to follow this path, they need to be able to hold the player's attention through wit, humor, or suspense. Developers Luis Hernandez and Photos courtesy of PC Gamer and Necrophage games. Jesse Brouse of Necrophage games have crammed humor into their own first-person exploration title, Space Invaders, Quake, and more litter each level, game: repetition. While there is plenty to see and Jazzpunk. Each interaction rarely takes longer than a minute, do, the quick nature of it all means that one can easJazzpunk takes place in an alternate Cold-War- but the way that they play out, and the way in which ily exhaust a great deal of options in a short amount era universe with robots and bathroom-sign shaped the player interacts with them, makes them remark- of time. When a game relies on constantly hitting individuals co-mingling in quirky locales. The ably enjoyable despite their brevity. The story, if it the player with new scenarios, repetition like that player takes the role of Polyblank, a spy given ques- can be called that, meshes well with these tasks. All quickly becomes tiresome. tionable tasks by his even more questionable boss, of this is supplemented by the dada-inspired art- I'm refraining from discussing specifics too much Every inch of this world oozes odd, from the people work and upbeat music. Each locale is colorful and because of how reliant Jazzpunk is on discovery. It's Polyblank encounters to the tasks he performs. All vibrant with music to match, and the characters that one of those games where you really shouldn't go the player meets are equal parts incoherent and humorous. This humor comes from sources far and wide. I was amazed to find references to the likes of Deal this absurdity makes what would otherwise be a straightforward adventure game something special. The straightforward portion, which the player must pursue in order to continue the story, avoids feeling forced by maintaining the absurdity and quirkiness of the rest of the world. Bite-sized tasks and mini-games that reference the likes of Frogger, out and look at gameplay footage, or read a detailed description, as that would take away from the experience of finding all of the humor on your own. For $15, I would recommend it. Jazzpunk clocks in at molition Man and AOL internet CD's, neither of three to four hours, but the speed and intensity of which tend to come up in more popular entertain- its humor makes the experience well worth it. ment. Jokes like these make Jazzpunk shine espe- 80/100 North Korea makes bid to host Winter 2018 Olympics Maggie Lawler lawle020@uwp.edu The 2014 Olympics have just kicked off with a beautiful opening ceremony, one that was completely overshadowed by the conditions of the Sochi hotel rooms. Olympians have seemingly "checked out" of Russia, and are already looking forward to the 2018 games hosted in South Korea. Upon hearing that the Olympics would be coming so close to home, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is now attempting to make a bid to host the games himself. Unlike previous Olympics, Jong-un is opting for a different kind of game. He says he wants the games to get back to their ancient roots. Jong-un has sent letters to every country requesting that they send one male and one female tribute, er, representative to compete in the games. These countrymen and women will take part in a grand opening ceremony, complete with interviews and a trip to the capital. The capital of North Korea, what did you think I meant? Capital citizens are then able to place bids on which country they think will win the games. Instead of having many small tournaments, Jong-un has opted for one large tournament. Olympians will start on platforms surrounding a large, cornucopia, if you will. In that cornucopia they will find everything they might need to compete in the games. When asked what that cornucopia might conAbove: Jong-un announcing his Olympic bid. Below: The Olympic flag. tain, a North Korean spokesperson for the games released this description, "bobsleds, ice skates, snowboards, skis, poles, maces, daggers, bows and arrows." You know, the usual Winter Olympic stuff. Once the ceremonial Olympic torch has been lit, the games will begin. Olympians are to race towards the cornucopia, grab the items they might need, and do their best to impress the judges. Judges may reward their favorite athletes by sending them other items necessary to help them survive, uh, compete better in the games. When all but three olympians have been, well, eliminated, the games will end and the athletes will receive their medals. The International Olympic Committee has not yet commented on North Koreas plans. Below is a sneak preview of some of Kim Jong-uns designs. Weekly Horoscopes - See what the stars have in store for you! Aquarius (January 20-February 18): Still dealing with those college nightmares, sweet Aquarius? Don't worry, we're already done with one week. The night terrors should stop in, well, June? Unless you're taking a summer class, then you're screwed. Pisces (February 19-March 20): The groundhog saw his shadow, which means you have six more weeks of that bad attitude. Give the whining a rest, Pisces, or people are going to start chasing you back down the hole you came from. Aries (March 21-April 19): Having trouble concentrating in your classes, Aries? Just remember one thing: spring break isn't until March, so save the hallucinogenic drugs until then. Taurus (April 20-May 20): Despite all of your best efforts at academic engagement this week young Taurus, your brain is as vacant as the Atlanta freeway during a snowstorm, or the advent of flesh-eating zombies signaling the apocalypse. Take your pick. Gemini (May 21-June 20): Due to your repeated whining about the frigid Wisconsin weather, Gemini, Mother Nature has decided to work against you this week by surrounding your car with rather angry and rabid squirrels, pitting man against nature. Only one will survive. Cancer (June 21-July 22): Valentine's Day is just around the corner as your secret admirer decides to step things up a notch by stealing your hair from your hairbrush in order to contribute to that secret shrine they've got in the works. He loves me, he loves me not... X T X I 0 Leo (July 23-August 22): The winter Olympics can be very inspiring for a lot of people, naive Leo, but this does not mean that you should invent your own Olympic games involving alcohol, skis, nudity, and large furry Russian hats. Virgo (August 23-September 22): Your hypothesis that your life is one big embarrassment will finally be proven to be fact when you accidentally answer a call from your mother on speakerphone while in class. It seems as though you have a serious pornography problem as well... . Libra (September 23-October 22): You might want to cool it on all the Subway, Libra. It's not going to taste so fresh once you've eaten it every day for a month. Scorpio (October 23-November 21): Thought your tax return was going to be impressive? Well, Venus has orbited Neptune which means you're as broke as a joke. Better luck next year. Sagittarius (November 22-December 21): So you're single on Valentine's Day, big deal. Back in my day, you had to walk up hill BOTH ways to get to your Valentine, through the snow. I'd rather be single than roll down that hill again, Sagittarius. Capricorn (December 22-January 19): You forgot how straining college could be, but not on your mind, your back. Looks like you're going to have to be one of THOSE people, and invest in a rolling backpack. At least you'll have a place to put your pride, though. m, 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/. 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