https://archives.uwp.edu/files/original/b95d9b0ca26f761d7f43724a70da47ff.pdf c9ba064f26e315063a7ac569ecb7df71 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 43 Headline Used for newspapers, the Headline element describes the main article of the issue. Board of Regents approve elementary education major Series Number The series number of the original collection. UWPAC124 Ranger News Text Any textual data included in the document April 17, 2014 *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. Board of Regents approve elementary education major Doria DeBartolo debar004@uwp .edu On Friday April 11 the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents approved a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education for the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Parkside is now waiting on approval by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction since this new major would lead to Wisconsin teacher licensure. Once DPI approval has been granted, students may begin enrolling in the program. Dean of the UW- Parkside Social Sciences and Professional Studies Dr. Walt Jacobs describes three main goals that "define the mission and vision for what is quickly being recognized as a regional and national model for developing knowledgeable, responsive educators: We set out to construct an innovative system for career-long educator development; meet the needs of the school districts in our region; and continue to respond to the changing demands of professional educators." In May 2010, Parkside faculty voted to dissolve our previous teacher education program. Prior to this decision, in 2009, the education department was investigated by the state. Allegedly, students who had not completed all of the program requirements had been licensed to teach. "Serious deficiencies" were discovered after the state investigation, and Parkside was given to make changes. Enrollment was soon closed, which allowed for a collaborative redesign process which involved community partners and regional K-12 school districts. Although Parkside indeed resolved these "deficiencies" within the allotted timeframe, officials wanted to better the program and create something new to meet the changing needs of both student teachers and the student population. This is why they ultimately made the decision to dissolve their current program and begin design on a new one. Students who were already enrolled in the program at that time were allowed to complete their degree, and in 2012 the program was officially closed and school accreditation was also dissolved. Teams have been working hard since 2011 to design a program that prepares effective teachers to overcome the difficulties and meet opportunities of educating todays diverse student population. In the beginning of the design process, Vice Chancellor John Magerus said that their goal was "to create a model program that will respond to the changes of the community over time." Others on the program design team mentioned a focus on 21st century learning, viewing education as a lifelong process, and working with diverse student populations. Officials also mentioned making mentoring services available to graduated teachers. Currently, UW-Parkside offers teacher licensure for grades 6-12 in biological sciences, chemistry, English language arts, geography, geosciences, history, mathematics, political science, and sociology. The elementary education major will be part of the university's new institutes of Professional Educator Development. Classes for approved licensure areas in the new Institute of Professional Educator Development began in fall of 2013. Hidden cameras found in RecPlex women's locker room Doria DeBartolo debar004@uwp.edu On Monday April 7th video cameras were found inside two lockers in the women's locker room at the RecPlex in Pleasant Prairie. One was in an upper locker and the other in a lower locker. Pleasant Prairie Police arrested 27-year old Melissa A. Wenckebach of Pleasant Prairie, who admitted to placing the cameras, and a 36-year old Waukegan man for being a party to that act. As of Thursday April 10th, 36-year old Karl J. Landt of Waukegan, IL was charged with 11 Felony counts of Capturing an Image of Nudity Without Consent in Kenosha County Circuit Court. The criminal complaint indicated that at least three of the images collected appear to be under the age of 18. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled to take place on April 17th. Police are still unsure of how much video was collected, which areas of the locker room were involved, how the video was used or if it was distributed, and the identification of potential victims. A very thorough and sensitive investigation is in the process of organization. Investigators mentioned that this will indeed be a long-term investigation and each piece of evidence will be sensitively reviewed in order to bring those responsible to justice. The exact locations within the locker room that were affected and in how many different locations the cameras had been placed will remain unknown until all evidence is reviewed. In an initial advisory issued by the RecPlex it was stated that children who are involved in the preschool before and after school programs do not use the women's locker room. They instead use the family locker room, which was said by police to have been unaffected by cameras. The cameras are believed to have been placed in the women's locker room only between the months of January and early April. Investigators encourage those who may have been in the locker room during this period to contact the Pleasant Prairie Police at 262.948.8910 or email PoliceHotline@PlPrairie. com. RecPlex staff inspects locker rooms every evening after the facility closes. If any locks are left on lockers that are not contracted for long-tern use are cut and the contents of the locker are also removed. If any video cameras would have been present under these circumstances, the RecPlex staff would have removed them immediately. The entire facility has been swept thoroughly for more cameras after this incident and no additional devices were discovered. Photos courtesy of sportswisconsin.com and Fox 6 News. PSG Debate 12:15PM-2:00PM Main Place Wednesday April 30 MISSION STATEMENT: THE RANGER NEWS STRIV ES TO INF ORM, EDUCATE, AND ENGAGE THE UW -PARKSIDE COMmunity BY PUBLISHING WELL-WRITTEN, ACCURATE STUDENT JOURNALISM ON A BI-W EEKLY 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. April 17,2014 The Ranger News - Letter from the Editor 900 Wood Road Kenosha, WI53141 Phone: (262) 595-2287 Fax: (262) 595-2295 E-mail: rangernews@uwp.edu Website: trnonline.org Editor in Chief: Maggie Lawler lawle020@uwp.edu Staff Reporters: Robin Brown brown218 @uwp .edu Robert Carravetta carra006@ u wp .edu Doria DeBartolo debaiO04@uwp.edu Brandon Hopkins hopki017@uwp.edu Erin Hopkins hopki020@ u wp .edu Jalen Perry perry039@uwp.edu Kari Tower-Sevick toweiO03@uwp.udu Copy Editors: Katlynne Davis davis086@uwp.edu Michael Jensen jense089@uwp.edu Designers: Doria DeBartolo debar004@uwp .edu Hannah Emery emery004@uwp.edu Maggie Lawler . Iawle020@uwp.edu Cartoonist: Deanna Antony antonO 13 @ u wp .edu Thursday April 17 Tuesday April 22 The Fundamentals of Employment Interviewing 6:00PM-8:00PM Tallent Hall, Room 182 Earth Day Leadership Series: Reflection Discussion 5:00PM Birch Room Battle of the Bands 7:00PM-10:00PM Bedford Concert Hall Echoplex 10PM-2AM Student Center, The Den Wednesday April 23 Active Shooter Training 12:00PM-1:00PM Student Center, Poplar Room Thursday April 24 Authentic Hawaiian Cooking & The Luau **For more things to do, check out the UW-Parkside 6:00PM-9:00PM . events page! Tallent Hall, Orchard Room Ladies and gentlemen, you almost didn't get an issue of TRN this week because I wanted to play outside. Can we all agree that we're finally getting some really nice weather? Now that we've got end-of-the-year papers to write, portfolios to assemble, and tests to study for, go figure. The staff lucked out, and we got a whopping one email requesting we write a rap. Better luck next time, avid readers. We've got a new segment in this issue called "Professor Picks." The idea is to showcase student works each week, works that professors think either stand out or are interesting reads. We have such a talented student body, and we want everyone to see some of your work! Not going to lie, my piece is the first piece being showcased, but, that was because the idea came to me after my teacher requested that I run the piece in the paper. So, no throwin shade, guys. I hope all of you have a happy Easter (if you celebrate it). Next time you see me, I'll have destroyed a bunch of small children in an Easter egg hunt. Student Leadership - Recognition Banquet 5PM The Ballroom Saturday April 26 GenderReel Film Festival 6:00PM-9:00 PM Student Center, Cinema Monday April 21 Friday April 18 Art Department: Student Exhibitions Foundation Gallery Saturday April 19 Monday April 28 GenderReel Film Festival 10:00 AM-8:00PM Student Center, Cinema Movie Night: Ninja Assassin 7:00PM Student Center Cinema - Asian Heritage Month LiT Crazed @ UW-Parkside 7:00PM-9:00PM Student Center, The Den Leadership Series Reflection Discussion 3:30PM Birch Room 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! April 17,2014 The Ranger News 3 NEW APPLICANT DONOR PAYMENTS! WEIGH 110-149 LBS—$40 FOR 1ST 4 FULL DONATIONS! WEIGH 150-UP LBS—$50 FOR 1ST 4 FULL DONATIONS! BRING YOUR COLLEGE ID AND EARN A $5 BONUS EARN UP TO $325 YOUR FIRST MONTH! INTERSTATE BLOOD AND PLASMA 2053 22ND AVENUE KENOSHA, Wi 53140 PH. (262) 551-0479 HOURS MONDAY-THURSDAY 8:00AM-6 FRIDAY 8:00AM-4 SATURDAY 8:Q0Af SUNDAY CLOSED WATCH TV OR STUDY WHILE YOU DONATE! EARN MONEY AND HELP SAVE LIVES! Follow the Learning Technology Center on Twitter! - D2L questions? * - find video tutorials - need to update java? - keep up with A/V news - want to know the lab hours? - make helpful suggestions - need to report a technology problem in a classroom? @UW ParksideLTC Scan the barcode to be taken directly to our twitter! Professor Pick of the Week: Feminism is Flawless Submitted by Professor Nick Tryling of the English Department - Feminism is Flawless was written in her Advanced Expository Writing class. Maggie Lawler lawle020@uwp.edu believes in the social/ Political, and economic equality of the sexes." McGeorge says that Beyonce has received quite a bit of criticism from some groups who are claiming that she isn't one to practice what she preaches. Her argu- "We teach girls to shrink themselves, to make themselves smaller. We say to ment is that "You can be a businesswoman, a mother, an artist, and a feministvirls•:You can have ambition, but not too much. You should aim to be successful, whatever you want to be - and still be a sexual being. It s not mutually exclusive. i f i n+u ,ico vnu will thrpaten the man" - Beyonce feat Basically, her entire platform is constructed around the idea that women should be hut not too successful Otherwise^you will threaten the man Beyonce teat. ^ their sexuality, and not be looked down upon for it. When Adichie Chimamanda Nogozi Adichie, aw ess wa§ interviewed about the song by NPR's Michele Martin, she had this to say: The word feminism seems to bra Zl "I think anything that gets young people talking about feminism is a very light it on fire. And ai houg nictionarv defines feminism as "a some sort of exclusive party that someone gets to decide whether you can come, ? *• <*? —';rr * * " -,l» legged and breast supported as youd mdrtfl <.dvocate 1brequab^ mak<;s , ^ # ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ jugg]es ^ fecets of When looking for a mod m,dayfeminism with ease. She not only is the biggest female pop star in the world, but yonce. whose Halo shines brig Bevoncls knows her way around she does all of this while maintaining a happy marriage, raising a child, and never ^fem^nisVanthem.^Uh songs like "If I Were A Boy," "Single Ladies," "Flaw- once losing her sexuality. She's also one of the few women who isn't afraid to wear less," and "Pretty Hurts," its easy to see why Beyonce deserves all of the praise Dockterman goes on to include an analysis of Beyonce s latest album, offershe's been getting. Mrf>nrw said that just ing five songs that all include feminist ideals in one way or another. "Pretty Hurts" An article from Mirror shows women that obsessing about their looks can be destructive, and that this is recently, Beyonce took to the cover of Out g Maril g Monroe wig> an issue with society as a whole. "Blow" illustrates that it's okay to like oral sex. That erment for other women. Posing topless and g y might not exactiy be a huge feminist issue, but, Queen B wants women to know that she declared: , f inist if you give it, you better get something in return. "Partition" is along similar lines, "Being that I am a woman in a ma e- * ' fiut saying that feminists like sex too. It's even said in French, making her point classier, mentality rang true to me and became a way p eaualitv not "Mine" discusses the ways that motherhood and fidelity aren't always easy, but that what I'm really referring to, and hoping for, is urn g ' wanting those things is okay, even if you do claim yourself as feminist.The last song, just that between a woman and aman.^ the mQSt feminist conversa- "Flawless" is probably the most obvious, but we've already gone over that one pretty tion is Beyonce's song "Flawless" which features Chl | na " ia ^ a ^ an while I'm not writing this to persuade everyone to love Beyonce, I am saya Nigerian writer who does a lot of work regarding tern . b> that tfg totally okay t0 beiieve in feminist ideals. As Queen B once proclaimed, Get aAiad tkib u4u.info/summer SAVAGLIO FAMILY VISION We invite you to visit our beautiful frame dispensary and choose from the latest in fashionable eye wear. 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Each work was given to a set of jurors who then decided which pieces would receive commemoration in the exhibit. The common themes of this collection are the human figure and imagination. Each piece attempts to expand the perspectives of the viewer and demonstrates how it is valuable to look at common things in very uncommon ways. The exhibition had its opening reception April 9 2014, and the opening speaker of the event was Jess Ange, an art major and current President of the ACE. When asked to give a statement about the show she described it as being "very human." With this being Jess's last semester here at Parkside, she was asked if there was anything she could say about the experience. She said that after many years, she is happy to have been part of a lot of different activities. She enjoyed the clubs, the teachers and most of all her fellow artists, and hopes that one day she may find herself back here at Parkside in one of the many other art exhibits. The winner of the scholarship prize Katie Gentner created "Ian #1", an example of contemporary voyeurism done in such a way that immediately catches the eye. The way Gentner uses the human body as a canvas of change truly speaks to her talent as an artist. During her presentation of the piece, she mentioned that she wanted to show a distinction between the masculine and the feminine. She also went on to say that this was her way of asking the following questions: How do men view women? How do women view other women'/ And how are we affected by being viewed? Gentner was asked what she thought was the most important aspect of her work. She replied that "the human body is art, the curves, and the edges." When asked about the experience, she mentioned how happy she was to be, at Parkside not only for the opportunity to show this piece but also for it to be recognized. Third place went to Joe Difenbach with his print, "Sweet Ottoman," which is a color lithograph drawn in a style similar to Matisse, according to juror Shane Walsh. Second place went to Deanna Antony with her piece "oldYeller", which was one of the three pieces that Deanna had in the collection. Her style in this exhibition was a representation of form and concept by taking the common Lego and changing into something unique. First place went to Martian Antaramain and his masterpiece "Mocha," which is a essentially a table made out of walnut wood. The honorable mentions are Kara Kozlik for her sculpture "Home," a ceramic construction that questions the concept of home. Parker Jones also received honorable mention for his sculpture titled "50/50," an interesting representation of a guitar made out of mental, wood and negative space. My personal favorite was Robin Brown s impeccable graphite drawing "The Mysterious Library" which drew me in as soon as I stepped into the exhibition. When many people hear think of an art show, it conjures up images of the classics, such as the Mona Lisa, The Sistine Chapel and maybe even a Rembrandt. Overall, the collection contained a magnificent collection of art. The exhibition is open from 10am-4pm until April 23, in the Foundation Gallery in the Rita Tallent Regional Center for Arts and Humanities. Deanna Antony "oldYeller" Katie Gentner "Ian #1" Behind the Scenes of the Parkside Galleries With director and curator Amy Misurelli-Sorensen Kari Tower-Sevick towei003@uwp.edu Amy Misurelli-Sorensen came to UW-Parkside as a gallery directoi and curator in June of 2013. She is an alum of the Parkside class of 2004 and went on to pursue her Masters of Fine Arts degree from the American University. As curator, she brings a unique understanding of artists needs because she herself is an artist. Misurelli-Sorensen expresses this understanding by both being willing to drop off works on her own time to save artists shipping costs and by being more collaborative with the artists. In addition to working as gallery director, she is also an associate professor of art at both Parkside and Carthage. A love of art and her passion in teaching is visible in all that Amy does. Misurelli-Sorensen is using the calendar that her predecessor Patricia had set up, and will start her own soon. She wants to bring big things to this small city. Underground Comics and the Oddly Compelling Art of Denis Kitchen are two exhibits that start off the beginning of MisurelliSoresen's calendar. The opening reception is in September, coinciding with the Kenosha Festival of Cartooning. She is planning on having hig school and college students participate as well. After this there will be a show on androgyny by Lois Bielefeld. The androgyny e it wi ave an interactive bathroom experience that reveals the issues that peop e who are androgynous deal with. The next exhibit wi 1 e a ra ica ar is collaboration in the form of a lecture series titled Just Seeds. Aftei is is the small print exhibit, which earns UW-Parkside a national mention. One person that Misurelli-Sorensen mentioned during her interview was Glen Larson. Larson sets up each exhibit as if it was his own, and without his help our galleries would not be the same. He works behind the scenes setting up, packing and arranging exhibits. When visiting a gallery, all of the tasks required to keep each show operating as well as the work to obtain pieces for future exhibits may not be evident. As curator, Misurelli-Sorensen works with artists prior to each show to set a date for completion of work for the upcoming exhibit and when they will get the work. Before she had accepted her position as curator, she was contacted by Tom Supensky , who had curated the Old Hands in Clay exhibit. Misurelli-Sorensen wears a minimum of three hats: professor, curator/gallery director and professional artist. Her dream is to bring more powerful work to our campus. If you are interested in modeling for Lois Bielefield's exhibit on androgyny, please contact her directly at loisbielefeld@gmail.com. The UW-Parkside Ultimate Frisbee Team Jalen Perry perry039@uwp.edu deserves respect From the title alone, you'd probably think this is a going to be similar to an Onion article. Me making fun of or ridiculing anyone for thinking that ultimate frisbee is an actual sport; but you'd be sadly mistaken. Ultimate Frisbee is an extremely competitive game that blends other popular sports such as football and rugby. Though the sport doesn't allow tackling or hitting, that doesn't mean it doesn't get physical. This isn't the game of pitch and catch you played with your friends in the backyard; these guys are all 100% athletes. If you don't believe me simply go to YouTube and search Ultimate Frisbee and be amazed by the spectacular catches, plus, the height that these guys get when leaping through the air is something to behold. It also takes a large amount of skill to throw the frisbee down the field accurately, making it dodge defenders while trying to get it to your teammates. It is refereed by the players themselves, v having to call fouls and settle disputes themselves. With all that being said, we have our own Ultimate Frisbee team on campus and they are quickly becoming one of the most prolific squads in the country. I interviewed one of the players on the team, David Hughes (who's been on the team for about a year and a half now), and he seemed extremely excited to get the word out about the team and how they are becoming one of the dominant teams in the country. He informed that that the team has finished first in two tournaments (The K. Town Throwdown in Kenosha and the Music City Tune-Up in Nashville). They recently played in the Chicago Invite as well. This is one of the most exclusive tournaments in the country, with over 60 teams competing, our very own Rangers finished ninth. They were placed in the North Central Conference and not expected to make much noise. But they came out swinging, knocking off two nationally ranked teams, solidifying themselves as a legit threat against any team placed before them. They're also ranked seventeenth nationally. David himself didn't believe the sport to be much at first, but since he started taking it seriously, it's become a passion of his. He's dedicated himself to becoming a better player as well as a better teammate. He says that he loves his teammates and they are all very supportive of one another. One of the goals the team set out at the beginning of the season was to make it to Nationals, which he placed emphasis on the fact that it would be televised live on ESPN. They won the sectional tournament, which took place the weekend of April 12-13 and are on to take on the best teams in the region next. If they take first or second in regionals then their goal of making it to Nationals will be met. And if they keep on the pace they are on right now, they might even bring the National Championship here, where it belongs. This means that we as the student body need to support our Ultimate team much stronger than we have. Though they are a small club team they are still doing things on a National level. So let's not discriminate because it isn't one of the more known sports. Let's start here in supporting every sport at UW-Parkside, because at the end of the day we are all Rangers. Music-City Tune Up, Tennessee. First Place. K-Town Throwdown, Kenosha, WI. First Place. Photos courtesy of Kevin Pettit-Scantling. 2014 GLVC East Baseball Standings 2014.C East Softball Standings School Name Conference Record Overall Record School Name Conference Record Overall Record 1) Southern Indiana 13W3L 21W7L 1) Indianapolis 16W2L 25W7L 2) Indianapolis 12W6L 17W14L 2) Be llarmine 20W4L 27W9L 3) Illinois Springfield 10W8L 17W12L 3) So uthern Indiana 11W11L 19W 12L 4) Lewis 9W8L 16W14 4) Sa int Joseph's 9W11; 12W18L 5) Sain t Joseph's 8W10L 13W18L 5) Ill inois Springfield 8W12L 17W18L 6) McKendree 5W13L 10W 17L 6) M cKendree 7W13L 13W19L 7) *UW -Parkside 5W13L 7W18L 7) Lewis 4W12L 10W19L 8) Bel larmine 4W14L 12W19L 8) *U W-Parkside 2W 14L 2W20L April 17,2014 The Ranger News 7 Why you should leave the Parkside geese alone! Maggie Lawler lawle020@uwp.edu I am a lover of the Parkside geese, ask anyone who knows me. My bosses at work, my friends .on campus, or even the geese themselves, they'll all testify to my love of the majestic creatures. Imagine my surprise when I stumbled onto the UW-Parkside Confessions Page and saw that someone wanted the geese to be terminated. Hold up. For one thing, the geese were obviously here first. They've been roaming Pets Park since before the dawn of man, and Parkside has only been around since the 60s. We're the ones that built a college campus on their turf, so they're the ones that should be irritated with us. It's no wonder they poop all over our sidewalks. They're trying to get revenge, duh guys. Something else to consider, it's mating season. The geese have spring fever just as much as we do, so forgive them for being a little rowdy. This was a rough winter for all of us, and they're just trying to find some lovin'. Did you guys know that Canadian geese mate for life? Yeah, they do. We should honestly be looking up to them, and not trying to nuke them. They could set a great example for some of you "hit it and quit it" college kiddos. I'm not saying you guys should dip your necks at each other and swim out into the lake to perform a mating ritual, I'm just saying, the geese are dedicated partners. Let's not forget that they produce the cutest babies in the entire world. They're basically walking balls of fluff. It's the best part of the semester. I will intentionally walk outside, rain sleet snow or hail, to get a glimpse at some of those fluffy little nuggets. That said, I ve been debating on whether or not I'm ballsy enough to snatch one and raise it as my own. If my mom wasn't allergic to feathers, I totally would. On second thought, nah. I wouldn't like it if someone stole my cute little baby. Instead of complaining about the geese, have you ever considered befriending them? I talk to them whenever I go outside, and they've never given me any trouble. In fact, one of them shook their butt at me the last time I talked to them. I'm assuming that means we're best friends in goose-speak, but I can't be sure. Geese aren't stupid. I'm sure they can feel your animosity before you even go near them. No wonder they chase people all the time. Haters gonna hate, and geese don t have time for your nonsense. And seriously, can't we all agree that they look freakin' hilarious guarding" all of Parkside? Every time I look out the window there's another goose perched up on the ledge, looking down on all of us. If you're having trouble focusing in class (let's face it, we've all done it), just glance out the window and take a gander (pun intended) at the geese outside. Next time you see a goose on a ledge, I want you to envision it dressed as Batman, and I bet you'll feel a whole lot safer. I'm just saying, you're here for 4-5 years, and the geese are here for life. I think you can tolerate them while you're here. Lord knows they have enough to deal with, too. I'm talking about you, frolfers. Photo courtesy of Maggie Lawler. Organ donation: something to consider this spring Kari Tower-Sevick tower003@uwp.edu What does it mean to donate life? There are more than 120,000 people awaiting organ transplants in the United States, and 2,200 Wisconsinites are awaiting donor organs. Wisconsin's Division of Public Health notes that about 19 people die daily while waiting for their needed organ. The process to become an organ donor is simple. Potential donors can register at the same time that they renew a driver's license or state identification card, or they can register online at www.DonorRegistry.Wisconsin.gov. Through a donation to Donate Life, one person is able to help or save the lives of 50 people. In deciding to be an organ donor, it's important to let friends and family know of your wishes because if something were to happen, that is something the medi cal staff would be asking about. While talking about death is not an easy subject, it is helpful for those you love to know your wishes. Piospective donors should note on their ID., license, living will or through conversation what their wishes are when it comes to organ donation, as well as what they specifically intend to donate. Young and old alike can be organ donors as long as they are at least 15 and a half years old. There are many myths that surround organ donations. One myth is that organ donors are not given the same medical attention as others because all that is wanted is the organs. This is not true as the medical staff will do everything in their power to make sure that they survive. Only after a death is declared is the Organ Recovery Team involved. The Organ Recovery Team is a separate team than the one that works to keep patients alive. The use of this team removes any possibility of conflict of interest. The cost for transplant is covered by the transplant recipient and their insurance. When a person donates their body, the team is only informed of general information unless both parties sign a release which would allow them to have contact and potentially meet someday. One can be a donor and still have the potential open casket funeral as the staff is trained to be as careful as possible in this process. They make sure that there is no delay in releasing the body to the family. It is also possible to donate an organ after having cancer. Having lost my father 26 years ago, I wish someone would have asked us about organ donation. Organ donation is a choice that I have decided to go with as it helps others, and that is my goal in life. Consider taking time this month to review the steps to organ donation, and have a talk about it with family, friends and loved ones. The Ranger News would like to remind all of you to be safe while enjoying the nice weather. Look out for cyclists and motorcycles while on the road. Weekly Horoscopes - See what the stars have in store for you! Aries (March 21-April 19): Stop acting a fool and put some pants on, Aries. 64 degrees doesn't mean you're allowed to come to school looking like the Little Mermaid. The seashell bra isn't doing it for you either. Taurus (April 20-May 20): You're going to get into a lot of trouble this Easter, Taurus, for replacing your cousin's chocolate candy with rabbit droppings. It's only funny until you have to pay the medical bill. Gemini (May 21-June 20): All that money you spent on graduation will be for nothing if you don't start focusing, Gemini. A great Disney movie once said, you've gotta: Getcha getcha getcha head in the game. That senior thesis isn't going to write itself. Cancer (June 21-July 22): Covering yourself in feathers and proclaiming that you're the king of the geese was not the best idea, Cancer, especially since you used super glue. If those feathers don't come off in the shower...you're plucked. Leo (July 23-August 22): Now that Game of Thrones is back you finally have an excuse to wear your furry cape to school. The sword is going to get you in trouble with the Parkside police, though. Winter is coming, and so are the cops. Virgo (August 23-September 22): "April showers" is just an expression, Virgo. That doesn't mean that because it's raining outside you're excused from proper hygiene for the month. Get a grip, and shampoo your hair. T I 0 Libra (September 23-October 22): You might want to stop drinking before holidays, Libra. Pretending to lay all of the eggs in your sister's Easter basket has caused loads of trauma for the entire family. Scorpio (October 23-November 21): Oh, Scorpio. The sun is finally out and you're too busy having a Netflix marathon with your cat. If you're going to stay inside, at least watch a show that takes place outside. Sagittarius (November 22-December 21): While it's perfectly okay to complain about the parking at Parkside, it's not okay to try and re-paint the parking lines in the middle of the night. Making the spaces smaller won't actually fit more cars, Sagittarius. Capricorn (December 22-January 19): Your patience is running thin, dear Capricorn, and it certainly doesn't help that the rest of your class just doesn't understand you. It might help if you talked about course material, and not the weird scab you have on your elbow. Aquarius (January 20-February 18): Contrary to popular belief, schools aren't very much fun when they're empty. Nice job staying until 2am to finish a paper and getting locked in over night. At least the couches are cozy enough, just don't make eye contact with the Parkside hobo. Pisces (February 19-March 20): Word to the wise, sweet Pisces, professors don't think it's cute when you answer all of their test questions with memes. You do n't always fail tests, but when you do, you prefer that they're heavily weighted. nu x 'mmmmxrnmmMmm Ranger News Rave Reviews "Ranger Newsy surfbort" - Beyonce • •••• "The Ranger News is coming - Eddard Stark • •••• "Ranger News so SMASHING!" - The Hulk • •••• "Wed like to film TRN in action" - RecPlex predators • •••• "This newspaper makes me happy!' - Pharrell • •••• "I love The Rageeb Nues" - John Travolta • •••• 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 43, April 17, 2014 Description An account of the resource Student newspaper of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Kenosha, Wis. 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