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UWPAC124 Ranger News Text Any textual data included in the document September 18, 2014 W 1^^ I News since 1972 * * N ews University of Wisconsin Parkside's Student Newspaper I he 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. Back to School Survival Guide Katlynne Davis davis086@uwp.edu So you thought summer would never end. Or at least you hoped it wouldn't. Unfortunately, drinking margaritas at 11 a.m. and binge watching Netflix isn't a viable career option that will successfully keep your lights on. Regardless of whether you spent your summer actually being a successful adult or decided to take a hiatus from adulthood, you've found your way back to Parkside for another year of studying, late nights, potential procrastination (or perpetual, depending on your preferences), eating leftover pizza from last week, actually enjoying sleeping for 3 hours and everything else that goes along with the college experience. But you don't have to ride the struggle bus! In order to welcome you all back to Parkside, whether'you like it or not, we here at The Ranger News have compiled a few helpful tips to keep you from losing your mind this semester. College is hard, we all know this. But being prepared for life to go all Murphy's Law on you when you least expect it to will definitely help you keep your sanity. GET YOUR BOOKS. NOW. We're really not trying to sound like your mom or your professors, but they may be right about this one. Getting your books as quickly as possible will help you be prepared for class. Surprise, surprise—you can't always count on the bookstore to have the book you need, or on friends to be able to lend you books. And, as many already know, financial aid refunds weren't disbursed this fall semester until Sept. 17, so waiting until your refund's arrival was not a wise option. The campus bookstore has established a line of credit for those who usually rely on their refunds to buy books. Also, some books may be available free online on the Project Gutenberg website (www.gutenberg.org), or in Amazon Kindle editions. Save yourself the panic attack and pick up what you need early on in the semester. EXPECT PARKING TO BE HORRIBLE. One of the biggest complaints about Parkside, and college campuses in general, is parking or the lack thereof. Either way, this is just one of those facts of life that you have to learn how to deal with. If you have to commute to campus (which most of us do) and want to make it to class on time, always expect parking conditions to be woefully dismal at best. Parking is usually more hectic in the morning between 9 a.m. and noon. Don't assume that if you leave your apartment a half hour before class, you'll be able to magically cruise into the parking lot and still get a front row seat in that lecture hall. As a rule of thumb, leave as early as possible so that you can avoid the rush and end up in class on time. Like a boss. EAT FOOD. This seems like a fairly obvious one, but by the middle of the semester eating becomes something of a novelty. Classes heat up pretty quickly, especially with only a 14-week semester, so don't be surprised if you find yourself rushing to grab food before your next class. Try to make food a priority. Sadly enough, caffeine diets are not going to be able to sustain you, and will undoubtedly have you shivering in the corner of the library like a crackhead. Plan meals out, if you have the time. Make a lunch. Tell yourself to take thirty minutes each day to grab something. Order pizza from the library. Every Tuesday. Whatever it takes. Just don't forget about eating. GO TO CLASS. Okay, this one does sound like another lecture from your mom and your professors, but they're right about this one as well. You probably won't pass if you don't physically attend any of your classes. Have homework for another class that you didn't do last night? Too bad. One of your friends is done for the day and you desperately want to hang out with them and do nothing? So sad. Feel like making up any excuse so that you don't have to learn? First world problems, my friends. Here's the secret: professors actually like when they have bodies in their classrooms. Things do happen—car troubles, waking up late and personal issues. We all have those days. But make sure to let your professor know what's going on. Most of them are pretty understanding human beings, whether it seems like it or not. Also, check your syllabus. Some professors allow for a certain number of acceptable absences. Use this to your advantage and spread them out over the course of the semester. But most importantly, suck it up and go to class. ORGANIZE, ORGANIZE, ORGANIZE. Bring the wrong books or notebooks to class? Forget to do today's assignment because you lost your syllabus? Came to class and realized that your 10 page paper is due tomorrow? Get it together! Organization is a huge help when you feel like you're drowning in a sea of due dates, meetings, and books. Color code your notebooks and folders to help you remember what classes they're for. Buy a cheap yearly planner to keep track of assignments, or a dry-erase calendar to put on your fridge. Heck, buy a calendar app with alarms that will notify you of what you're supposed to do and where you're supposed to be at all times. Keep your syllabi and highlight dates. Most professors will keep a copy of the syllabus on D2L in case you do end up losing it. Plan the crap out of your life. Whatever it takes to keep you from falling behind. Photos Courtesy of Hannah Emery The Ranger News September 18,2014 900 Wood Road Kenosha, WI 53141 E-mail: rangernews@uwp.edu Website: trnonline.org Editor in Chief: Maggie Lawler lawle020@uwp.edu Executive Editors: Web Director: Katlynne Davis davis086@uwp.edu Doria DeBartolo debar004@uwp.edu Robin Brown brown218 @uwp .edu Advertising Director: Erin Hopkins hopki020@uwp.edu Public Relations: Staff Reporters: Copy Editor: Designers: Hannah Emery emery004@uwp.edu Robert Carravetta carra006@uwp.edu Doria DeBartolo debar004@ u wp .edu Liv Gripko gripk002@ u wp .edu Jalen Perry perry039@uwp.edu Kari Tower-Sevick tower003@ uwp .udu Krista Skweres schra010@uwp.edu Katlynne Davis davis086@uwp.edu Robin Brown brown218 @ uwp .edu Hannah Emery emery004@ uwp .edu Erin Hopkins hopki020@uwp.edu Maggie Lawler lawle020@uwp.edu Jalen Perry perry039@uwp.edu MISSION STATEMENT: THE RANGER NEW S STRIVES TO IN FORM, EDUcate, AND EN GAGE TH E UW-PARKSIDE COM MUNITY BY PUBLISHING WELL-WRITTEN, ACCURATE STUDENT JOURNALISM ON A B I-WEEKLY BASIS, AS WELL AS ONLINE. The Ranger News meetings are every Monday at 12pm in the Ranger News Office. 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 LI01 A. Letter from the Editor Welcome to the saddest semester of your lives, Rangers! Why is it so sad, you ask? Well, because its my last semester here as Editor-in-Chief. It's my last semester at all, really, because I'll be graduating in December. I can promise you one thing, though. Since this will be my last semester, we're going to make it the best semester possible for all of you. Things will be a little different this fall. Instead of printing six issues, we'll only be printing four, one each month. That means that you guys are going to have to visit our website A LOT for all of our latest content. Our website (trnonline. org for those of you that are new) is going through a bit of a facelift. But, I can assure you, it's going to look better than ever when it's done. You're not going to be able to get enough < of it. I am so confident in the staff we've got this semester. It's probably our best group yet. If you want to be a paj"t of that, come to our meetings! They're on Mondays at 12pm in the Ranger News Office! Or email us at rangernews@uwp.edu! Maybe you don't want to join the paper, but you want to tell us what you like and/or dislike. Feel free to do that too! Really. We're all excited for this semester. It'll be a great one. If you see me in the hallway, say hi! I love talking about the newspaper, almost as much as I love talking about my cat. I, Maggie, am the one in that dandy little picture to the right. My hair is shorter now, but my face looks exactly the same. Seriously. Like, exactly. So you should still recognize me. I look forward to sharing one final semester with you, Rangers! I hope you enjoy reading the newspaper as much as I enjoy working on it. Thurday Sept. 18 Student Voting Rights Webinar 12:00PM-1:00PM Student Center, Oak Room Salsa Dance Night 5:00PM-8:00PM Student Center, Terrace Friday Sept. 19 Leadership Retreat 2014 11:30AM-5:00PM Student Center, Walnut Room Saturday Sept. 20 Women's Volleyball vs. Maryville 5:00PM DeSimone Gym Ranger Saturday 9:00 AM-12:00PM Student Center Sunday Sept. 21 Women's Volleyball vs. University of Missouri 1:00PM DeSimone Gym Monday Sept. 22 Fantasy/SciFi Book Club: Ray Bradbury Night 6:00PM-7:00PM Kenosha Public Library - Southwest Library Tuesday Sept. 23 Film: Divergent 9:00PM-11:30PM Student Center Cinema Wednesday Sept. 24 Big Read Kickoff w/ Sam Weller 7:00PM-9:00PM Student Center Ballroom Thursday Sept. 25 Panel Discussion: Freedom Of Expression: The "Subversiveness" of Comics, The Comics Code and Banning Books 2:00PM-3:30PM The Rita Local Underground Comics - Opening Reception* 6:00PM-9:00PM Foundation Gallery, The Rita The Oddly Compelling Art of Denis Kitchen - Opening Reception* 6:00PM-9:00PM Fine Arts Gallery, The Rita Gallery Opening Reception & Artist Book Signing: Incendiary Illustrations: Tim Hamilton's Farenheit 451* 6:00PM-9:00PM Mathis Gallery, The Rita Banned Books Bingo 9:00PM- 11:00 PM Student Center, Den *These galleries will be open throughout the entire month of September. Ihey are open on weekdays from around 9:00am until r 4:00pm. Check the UW-Parkside website for weekend hours, as wel as limited evening hours. 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! September 18,2014 The Ranger News 3 NEED E XTRA CASH? NEW APPUCANT DONOR PAYMENTS? W EIGH 110-149 L BS - $40 FOR 1ST 4 F ULL D ONATIONS WEIGH 150 -UP LBS - $50 FOR 1ST 4 FULL DONATIONS EARN UP TO $325 YOUR FIRST MONTH! BRING YOUR COLLEGE ID AND EARN A $5 BONUS! STUDY, WATCH TV, OR JUST RELAX WHILE YOU DONATE! • ' JP START SAVING NOW FOR SPRING BREAK! RECRUIT YOUR FRIENDS TO EARN EVEN MORE CASH! NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY! INTERSTATE BLOOD AND PLASMA , 2053 22ND AVENUE KENOSHA, WI53140 H E HOURS MONDAY-THURSDAY 8:00AM-fi:00PM IN m u ERSTlTE C O VI 1 P A N I E S SATURDAY SUNDAY 8:OOAM-3:OQPM CIUSED EARN M ONEY AND HELP SAVE LIVES! DONATE PLASMA! JOIN THE FELLOWSHIP WHERE LEGEND COMES TO LIFE Parkside's chapter of Sigma Tau Delta (an international honor society) would like to invite every student, faculty, and staff member to join our Lord of the Rings themed semester. Are you a fan of Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit? Have you read the books or watched the movies? Do you like riddles and scavenger hunts? Then this semester is made for you! The One Ring has been stolen! It is up to the Fellowship to find the ring before Sauron does (or find the ring and take it to Sauron!). Email us ("Fellowship" in the subject line) to join. For $3.00 per person, you will receive free admittance to any of our Lord of the Rings events as well as special clues and a chance to win a gift basket at the end of the semester! Like our Facebook page: UW-Middle Earth Follow us on Twitter: SigmaTauDel_UWP Email us: sigmataudelta.uwp@gmail.com Get ready! We're going on an adventure! How to ace your Med School interview Doria DeBartolo debar004@ u wp .edu It's that time of year again for students who are applying to medical schools. Interviews are just around the corner, beginning around the first week of October. This is a critical and also very stressful time for most students, and it is never too soon or late for some preparation. One of the number one questions students ask themselves is: what are the main reasons why applicants are denied based on their interview? According to director of admissions at the Medical College of Wisconsin Jennifer Haluzak, the top three reasons why students are cut after the interview are due to: 1) Unclear motivation 2) Lack of communication skills 3) Not enough exposure to a medical setting in the U.S. In an interview, it is most important to be able to articulate why it is you want to be a physician. While you may have a meaningful reason, if you are unable to communicate this to another person it will work against you. Medical schools, and most graduate schools for that matter, are not just looking for bright, intelligent individuals, but put an equal value on communication skills. Their goal is to produce sociable and relatable professionals. Emphasizing your work, shadowing, or volunteer experience is also critical. Admissions officers want to see that you have a significant amount of exposure to the health care setting, along with accurate expectations behind your decision to enter the field. Also, while mission trips to countries outside of the U.S. are valued, it is important that the majority of your hours were spent here simply because this is where most students intend on practicing. Students should best understand the system in the country they intend to practice in, not to say it is not important to also have at least some understanding of how health systems function around the world. Another thing to keep in mind for the interview process is your personal statement. Interviewers will have read the statement you previously submitted. They will ask questions about it and want to hear you elaborate on certain portions of the statement. In short, write your own statement. Don't have someone else write it for you. It will only work against you in the long run. While there is a wide range of questions that may be asked depending on the school and interviewer, be prepared for wild cards. Questions like: If you were a fruit, which fruit would you be and why? Basically, with these questions they are looking to see how quickly you can think on your feet and how personal and/or relatable your answer is. Just be real. Say what comes to mind, and don't over think your answer. Confidence is key! If you are concerned about questions that touch on personal beliefs/opinions regarding hot topics such as the ongoing conflicts in Iraq, don't worry too much. Typically this type of question is off limits to the interviewer. However, if you do encounter questions like this (which is entirely possible) many would advise you to take the neutral route. You should also be prepared to answer questions regarding the social aspects of medicine. For example, the Affordable Health Care Act. A few tips for freshmen in undergrad who intend on pursuing a career as a physician, the-transition from high school to college is not something to be taken lightly. In order to have a competitive GPA it is crucial to be on top of your game from day 1. If you struggle during your first semester, make sure to take the steps needed to get back on track as soon as possible. Another thing to be weary of is social media. Be careful what you post! Privacy settings are not always as reliable as you'd like to think. You don't want future admissions officers to reject your application because of a photo you posted online even if it is from four years ago. The application process can seem long and daunting. Just remember to stay on top of things and keep calm. Take one step at a time. When you do reach the final stretch and it is interview time, be prepared and maintain confidence. Best of luck! 4 The Ranger News September 18,2014 Ranger Athletics ready to kick off fall season and bring championships back to campus Jalen Perry perry039@uwp.edu The Rangers of UW-Parkside are all primed and ready for battle this fall season, not just the athletes competing, but also the students who will come out in droves to support. The Men's and Women's soccer teams, who are ranked 11th and fifth respectively in the GLVC conference, have started their seasons and are looking very formidable. The Men's team kicked off their season in an exhibition game against UWM, ending in a 1-1 draw. The official season got underway Sept. 4 against the University of Saint Francis, with the men dominating in a 6-0 rout in a game which saw junior forward/midfielder Antonio Gonzalez dazzle with a hat trick (three goals). The women started their season extremely strong with a pair of shutout victories; a 3-0 victory against Northwood University and a dominating 4-0 victory against the University of Charleston, which saw redshirt senior and standout defender Karley Mecko tally two goals while winning defender of the week in the GLVC. The Women's volleyball team is coming into the season ranked sixth in the GLVC, and for good reasons: eight players are returning from last year's 18-13 campaign. They opened their season on Sept. 4 against Michigan Tech, snatching a three games to one victory. The team went 2-2 in their first tournament, the Keweenaw Classic. Junior Jeni Heller and Freshman Jackie Langer picked up AllTournament honors. Only three other schools had multiple players on the All-Tournament Team. The Men's and Women's cross country teams have yet to start their seasons, but if history is any indication, we are in for a great season. The women are ranked seventh in the Midwestern region, while the men are ranked ninth. And let's not forget our golf team, who always puts together a solid group of players each year. Let's all make a concerted effort as students to get out and support our Ranger athletes and share in what should be a banner year for all Ranger Athletics. Top: (Senior) Karley Mecko Middle: (Junior) Antonio Gonzalez Bottom: (Junior) Jeni Heller and (Freshman) Jackie Langer Left Top: The men's cross country team at the Midwest Open. Left Bottom: The women's cross country team. Photos courtesy of UWP Athletics. The Ranger News has reached out to both Parkside Athletics and Chancellor Ford regarding the accusations against the men's cross country team published on Fox 6 News' website. At the time of publication, TRN had not gotten a reply from either source. The Ranger News will update its website (trnonline.org) with more information once that information becomes available. September 18,2014 The Ranger News Image courtesy of the UW-Parkside Library. The Big Read kicks up the heat with Fahrenheit 451 In case you missed all of the posters littering the library windows, The Big Read has come to UW-Parkside. For those that don't know, The Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts with Arts Midwest, where the goal is to get people to enjoy reading. The event seeks to revitalize literature in American culture and encourage everyone to get back into reading for pleasure. This year, the book of choice was Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451. The Big Read kicks off on Sept. 22 and continues through Oct. 24. Throughout that event there will be speakers, book discussions, films, art, and a lot more. Book distribution began Sept. 17, where students could pick up a free, you read that right, free copy of the book. If you're interested in grabbing your own copy, you can get one at either the UWP Library, the Kenosha Public Library, the Racine Public Library, Gateway Technical College, D. P Wigley in Racine, or 3rd Coast Bikes, also in Racine. Copies are distributed on a first come basis, so they might run out quickly. The event will kick off with a Keynote presentation from Sam Weller, Ray Bradbury's official biographer. This event is free and open to the public. If you're interested in attending, feel free to register on the UWP website under the Library tab. UW-Parkside isn't the only place getting in on the fun, there are lots of community partners that are hosting their own events throughout Kenosha and Racine as well. The list of partners is extensive, and also available on the Library's website. Even two Kenosha breweries are getting involved. Those 21 and older can stop by Rustic Road and PUBLIC Craft Brewing Co. to try their own special beer releases, inspired by Fahrenheit 451. 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The first appearance of the namesake creature isn t fintil 55 minutes into the film and it was not worth the wait. It is understandable to have a build-up to the unveiling, cueing the viewers in on what is going on-currently and what is potentially going to happen in the other 60 minutes of the movie. But for all the hype that circulated tor over a year before the theater release, and now the three months from theatrical release to DVD and Blu-ray release, it was a disappointing sight. [>yarning:"Contains Spoilers!] The previews to the film were never really full trailers and never actually showed the whole creature, only silhouettes of it. Now it is clear that the reason for this was not to keep people in suspense, but because that's really all there was to Godzilla. There were only three full shots of the creature in its entirety and even when it was taking up the screen, it was still smaller than the skyscrapers in San Francisco as well as the male version ot the opposing monster. The stereotype of the epic end-battle, which happens to be more than a stereotype as it is true with all action-monster flicks, fell short to say the least. It seemed at first like a complete one-sided battle, > two on one, which naturally gave way to the underdog Godzilla coming back for the win with a sudden new move of harnessing his own nuclear power against the female counter monster. This was followed by another death scare for our hero to keep the audience on the edge of their, seats only moments before having a three-hit combo win as a whole. The monster battle, which would seemingly be the entire point of a movie entitled Godzilla, lasted less than ten minutes out of over 2 hours. The rest of the movie did have its redeeming qualities from time to time. Although Bryan Cranston, the man who brought in crowds and is formerly of the multi-Emmy winning series "Breaking Bad," was killed off immediately after the emergence of the first threat to mankind, his costar Aaron Taylor-Johnson was able to deliver throughout. Primarily known for his roles as the faux-superhero "Kick-Ass," Johnson proved that he can kick ass as more than just a teenager with night sticks by playing a military bomb de-fuser. Johnson played the husband of Elizabeth Olson, who barely had any screen time in her biggest film yet. Both will star alongside each other next year in the newest installment of The Avengers. This duo was able to add drama to an otherwise drawn out military lack-of action film, however cheesy their relationship seemed to be. As a reboot, director Gareth Edwards did give credit where credit is due. The background as to how Godzilla came to be known by the scientists held true to the year of the original Godzilla film of .... 19 54. He also paid his respects to a past Godzilla foe, Mothra. All in all, after 60 years of making Godzilla films this one was not much different. With the CGI that is available in today's media, it was a disappointment. With the hype that went into the advertisements for the film both before and after its theatrical release, it was a disappointment. I feel that most people will find the early death of one of the main characters from those previews a disappointment, although I fully believe it added to the depth of the characters. But as a whole, Godzilla wasn't horrible, and will rise again with the same director and screenwriter in 2018. Image courtesy of movietribute.com. Image courtesy of io9.com Could the monster Godzilla seienifieally exist? Liv Gripko gripk002@u wp .edu "Run! It's Godzilla!" Just as many Parkside students did Tuesday night, flocking to the Student Center Cinema where the new Godzilla movie was playing for free. It was a wonderful opportunity to see the contemporary Godzilla, which premiered this past May, one last time on the big screen. For those of you that weren't there, the event had a great turnout and the movie was excellent. The movie was a current and refreshing allegiance to the classic 1998 American Godzilla. It starred "Breaking Bad'"s Bryan Cranston, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Elizabeth Olsen, Juliette Binoche, Sally Hawkins, David Strathairn and Ken Watanabe; who rekindled the famous Japanese pronunciation of "Godzilla" from the original movie. Being that I am a Biology student and Godzilla a science fiction movie, I could not help but wonder if it would be scientifically possible for Godzilla to exist? After all, science is a never ending field of study with thousands of new discoveries being made each year. Scientists today are still discovering new organisms. In fact, we know more about space than about the ocean and what lurks in its depths. In the movie, the backstory of Godzilla is that the creature was surfaced during a deep sea expedition in 1954. So, as unnerving as it may sound, it is likely that there could be some undiscovered creature or "Godzilla" out there lurking on the uncharted sea floor. The reality, though, is if there is a "Godzilla" somewhere out there, it's not scientifically possible for it to live up to its immense portrayal in the movie. Jake Roper intricately explains the science behind this on his You Tube channel "Vsauce". You can watch his explanation on his channel. He reveals that according to Legendary Pictures, Godzilla is about 355 feet tall and is estimated to be 90,000 tons. The largest animal on earth is the Blue Whale at 209 tons and 98 feet long. Even the tallest dinosaur yet discovered, the Brachiosaurus, is only 56 feet tall. That means that Godzilla is 2§9 feet taller. In order for Godzilla to even have enough energy to survive, it would need to consume about 215 billion calories per day. For any species that needs this amount of food, they would surely go extinct due to limited resources and competition. There simply are not enough resources on Earth to support a diet of 215 billion calories per day. Not only would Godzilla be unable to survive due to lack of food, but physiologically its size makes it impossible to exist on Earth with gravity. It's heart would not possibly be strong enough to pump blood throughout its body against gravity. And according to the Square-Cube Law, at 90,000 tons its cartilage and bones would collapse under its own weight. So luckily, I can assure you, with all confidence, that we won't be seeing Godzilla lumbering towards Parkside and pulverizing your classrooms anytime soon. So make sure to finish your homework, because you can't count on the excuse that "Godzilla destroyed your classroom"! September 18,2014 The Ranger News itoria Social media or sexy media? Nude leak sparks conversation Krista Skweres schraO 10 @u wp .edu On Sunday; Aug. 31, over 100 celebrities had nude photos exposed over the internet on the website entitled 4chan. These pictures were hacked off of accounts in Apples iCloud where people are able to store personal information, pictures, movies, games and other files. Celebrities affected included Jennifer Lawrence of The Hunger Games series, Aubrey Plaza of "Parks and Recreation", Brie Larson and Mary Elizabeth Winstead of Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World, Kaley Cuoco of "The Big Bang Theory", Disney Channels Selena Gomez and Vanessa Hudgens, Kirsten Dunst and Scarlett Johansson of pretty much everything and many other female film, television and music stars. This is considered to be the largest breach of celebrity privacy ever, even larger than the 2012 photo leak which also included images of Scarlett Johansson. It even has its own name, which cannot be named here due to its extreme crudeness. It is also a rumor amongst online newspapers and just in general conversation that this is only the beginning. So why do things like this happen? I'm sure no one, at least in our generation, remembers when nudity wasn't a social norm. In this society a person can't turn on the television without some form of sexuality being shoved in their face. For example, Hardee's commercials have not only one, but two half-naked women on what are considered to be "manly" vehicles in order to help sell hamburgers. When people pass a Hardee's restaurant now it has the potential to make them think of sex, and as the saying goes "sex sells." This heightens their revenue. So why not go for it right? Films today also push boundaries when it comes to nudity. Some movies that are PG even contain scenes showing skin that usually remains covered in public. PG-13 films have even been known to show women without their shirts on as well as fairly graphic sex scenes. These films are supposedly acceptable for teenagers who are barely comfortable with their own bodies, let alone with the bodies of full grown adults. So why are directors, screenwriters and actors so fascinated with sex on the screen? But the better question is, don't they see what it leads to? With actresses being made to wear costumes that leave almost nothing to the imagination on screen, musicians being asked to wear dresses so revealing that they accidentally fall out of them during performances, along with poses for things like Maxim and Cosmopolitan magazines, it almost seems like this is what publicists want. Going back to the idea of "sex sells," one has to wonder how these actresses' upcoming movies are going to do in comparison to their previous releases. The world will never know for certain that this is what caused a box-office increase (pending there is one, I guess we'll see in November with the up-and-coming Hunger Games. Mockingjay Part 1). But as they say, any media is good media. CENSORED !• IMIWIIIHWMI I «-IN "•*'-** Image courtesy of blogspot. Where television commercials use our sexual prowess to their benefit and film sparks the interest of what's underneath, why then are we shocked and awed when things like pictures of nude celebrities are leaked onto the internet? Yes, we might be outraged, and yes, we might be excited. But no one should be truly surprised. As much of a shame as it is that things like this happen to our idols of the screen and sound, the truth is that the world in which we find ourselves begs for it to happen. The more cleavage they show, the more curious the world is to see what else is hiding behind the curtain. In the world in which the directors are having their female leads show more and more skin, what do we expect other than people to get curious enough to go looking for that very answer in the form of a nude image. When the world demands things like more and more skin from women they idolize, how can a girl protect herself? The first and most important thing that a girl can do to keep from something this awful happening to her is to respect herself. The more confidence and respect you have in yourself, the less of a victim you'll seem like. If women don't think of themselves as being victims, it's less likely they will become one. Another thing that women can do to help protect themselves is to monitor what they put on the internet. If risque pictures are posted to social media sites, it gives a seeming invitation for these predators to want to see more. Pictures of girls/women in their bikinis or underwear send the wrong message to people who might see it as a jumping off point for further exposure. Don't willingly put yourself into risky situations. Password security also plays a part in keeping your secret lives secret. Make sure passwords are something challenging, that aren't easy to guess or something that could be obvious. But really the biggest common sense solution to this situation is to not take nude photos of. yourself in the first place. What men and women do in their own homes is their own business, but if you really don't want other people to see your business, don't make it visible. This is important: Grow up or get out Maggie Lawler lawle020@uwp.edu I know the title of this piece is going to spark some backlash, but I can assure you that's not the intent. We all need to talk about something, something that's incredibly important but everyone seems to look past it. I want to talk about having respect for your school, and respect for the people that work there. It seems like it should be common sense but sadly, that's not always the case. I was at Brickstone a few days ago waiting in line for my meal when I heard someone going off about how terrible all of the food was. The chef making my food looked visibly upset, but continued going about his business. A few seconds later, the verbal assault continued. I could tell the workers were starting to take notice, and I wished there was some way I could get the obnoxious patron to just leave. When my food was done I made sure to thank the chef whole-heartedly and wish him a great weekend. I wasn't just saying it, either. I meant it. He always works so hard. That's the thing. It's not rocket science. If you don't like the food at Brickstone, don't eat at Brickstone. If you're unhappy, remove yourself from that situation. Don't express your dissatisfaction as loudly as possible in the hopes of upsetting everyone else around you. The thing about college is that it's optional. It's optional, yet someone is paying for you to be there. Maybe you're paying your own way, maybe it's your parents, maybe it's the government, maybe it's scholarships. Still. Someone is footing the bill for your education, and providing you with the opportunity to better yourself as a person. Why would you waste that by being ungrateful? There are plenty of people that would kill for the opportunity that you've been allotted. And this isn't some attack on anyone's character. This isn't a guilt trip. It's me asking everyone to be thankful for where they're at, and to be a little more appreciative of their school. The professors, faculty, and staff here make way too little and do way too much to make sure all of the Parkside students have the best opportunity for an education. I would bet money that not every single one of them is here because this is their dream job. But I would bet that they're all working as hard as possible to keep Parkside running smoothly, and to help make sure it stays the Real. Amazing place that it is. No one is forcing you to eat in the cafeteria. No one is twisting your arm to stay in that class with a professor you just can't stand. And most importantly, no one forced you to come to this university. The University of Wisconsin-Parkside might not be everyone's first choice for a school. But you know what? You're here, so make the most of it. And have some respect. This is your school. You're the ones that decide its reputation. I love Parkside. I love the professors, I love the Chancellor, I love all of my interactions with every person I encounter here. I wear my Rangers shirt out with pride, and when I graduate I'll be happy to be an alum. Honestly, graduating is going to make me incredibly sad. There was a time when I was so excited, but now I'm going to miss the University and everyone in it so so much. My message is clear. You're all adults now. You're not in high school anymore. It's time to start acting like grown ups and taking things a little more seriously. You might think it's cute to act out now, but it's not going to fly much longer. You're in my house now. Have some respect. There are really only two options. Grow up and work on your attitude, treat the staff here with some decency. Or, well, the door is always open. Weekly Horoscopes - See what the stars have in store for you! X Virgo (August 23-September 22): Oh, Virgo. It must really suck to have a birthday RIGHT when school is starting. Your birthday is probably overshadowed by Halloween and the end of Summer. At least the pain will soon be trumped by your homework load. Libra (September 23-October 22): Libra, you're going to need to cool it with the pumpkin spice lattes. Its not technically Fall yet. And we all know how much you can't even when it's time to bust out your flannel and moccasins. Scorpio (October 23-November 21): It's hard getting back into a routine. We get that. But it's probably best that you stop yelling TOGA PARTY in the middle of your philosophy class. As Plato once said, "bye Felicia." Sagittarius (November 22-December 21): Subway tastes good every so often, but once you eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, it gets old pretty fast. Take a break from the sandwiches, Sagittarius, or you won't be eating fresh much longer. Capricorn (December 22-January 19): The planets are all working in your favor this week, Capricorn. That 5 page paper you forgot about got a deadline extension. Now you can procrastinate even longer. I hear Netflix just added some new TV shows. Aquarius (January 20-February 18): It's about time you stopped complaining about the parking, Aquarius. And when you do find a parking spot, you don't need to take a selfie with your car. W Pisces (February 19-March 20): Try getting more sleep for the semester, Pisces. Not only is it rude to sleep through lectures, but your professors don't appreciate all the droolstained assignments. m, Aries (March 21-April 19): It's important to be passionate about your public speaking class, Aries, but I dont know if your professor can get behind the thesis why Blue Ivy will be our next president." Taurus (April 20-May 20): It's great that football is back, but you might want to try focusing on your homework and not your fantasy team. Your math teacher can't grade you on Jay Cutler's ability to throw interceptions. Gemini (May 21-June 20): Count your blessings this week, Gemini. It's not every day Parkside students get to walk past the geese without getting chased. Maybe you got lucky, or maybe they just thought the kid behind you looked slower. Cancer (June 21-July 22): College nightmares always start this time of year. Usually they involve failing a class or showing up naked. Unfortunately for you, you're just having really bad Ranger Bear dreams. Maybe don't go to any sporting events for a while. Leo (July 23-August 22): Everyone hates back-to-school ice breakers. Show your professor who's boss by doing the ice bucket challenge in class instead. That's cold, man, real cold. T I Si ASIC THE RANGER: ADVICE COLUMN Dear Ranger, I am 23 years old and recently got a piercing on my face that is not my ear and my parents are making a big deal about it. They claim that it will make it difficult for me to get a job and it will do nothing but be a detriment to my life to the extent that they made me either remove all of my piercings or leave the house. So I left now and have been staying somewhere else. What do I do to make my parents understand my reasoning? -Pierced Dear Pierced, It troubles me that in 2014 we still believe that a piercing will ruin your life. • The reality is that 3 out of every 10 people ages 18-24 have a facial piercing, and it has become more common for young adults to express themselves through body art. It also depends heavily on what field you plan on working in. If you plan to be a doctor then I would say the piercing is a bad idea, but in turn if you want to work in a more creative field such as fashion or design self-expression is taken quite wholesomely. The other notable quality about piercings is that they are removable. If and when they are outlawed by an establishment's dress policy, which I know some people feel they shouldn't have to remove their piercings, you simply would have to ask yourself: Is this piercing and what it represents worth not having this job? Another question you have to ask yourself is: will my piercings outshine my qualifications? The quandary you face is that your parents come from a time where self-expression through visible body modification was unacceptable and in their time it would have made finding a job more difficult. So try to understand that their concern is not coming from a fictitious place. Being that you are 23 and living at home I can understand how difficult it can be to be an adult living under the authority of "my house, my rules." You may be asking yourself: If I can't make decisions about my own body, what can I make decisions about? Now I don't pretend to know what your relationship with your parents is like, but I will say that they probably are more upset that you didn't consult them before you went to have this piercing done. As a 23 year old adult you felt that it was your body, your decision, which is true, but you must try to see things from their perspective. They love you and they only want the best for you regardless of their position about body modifications. It is also around the ages of 20-24 that parents begin to feel as though they are losing their relationship with their children, and begin to personalize everything that they do. In this case your parents are more or less upset with the lack of communication and they want to feel as though their opinions still matter to you. If you had sat down with them beforehand you may have lightened the blow to their egos. In the end your parents will always be your parents and you will inevitably have to reconcile one way or another. My advice would be to try to understand their perspective, anc ask them to see yours. If they still are not willing to work with you the question you have to ask them and yourself is: Is this piercing really worth ruining your relationship? immiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiMMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiimiii Dear Ranger, I'm taking more credits than I think I can handle, but I really don't want to be in college forever. Do you think I should tough the semester out, or should I drop the classes that make me feel overwhelmed? - Stressed to the max Dear Stressed, . I know college can be daunting, and the urge to get it over with as quickly a: possible does come to mind occasionally. What you have to remember is tha everyone works at different speeds. You need to figure out what will work bes for you. If you're attending college solely for the degree, but you don't car about the education behind it, maybe college isn't the place for you after al. You should enjoy your .time at the University without feeling overwhelmed anstressed the entire time. If cutting back on your work load will make you appreci ate your education, that seems like a great option. Don't worry about "being i college forever." It'll be over before you know it, so try and relax while you'i there and make the most of your education. If you find that next semester yo want to try again, by all means. Just make sure you take care of yourself Yoi degree won't be worth all that time and effort if you're too stressed to finish i lake deep breaths and realize that you'll get through it =? HWP edU W" h ,he SUbjeCt " ASK the RangCr " A» «>-tions will remain co! 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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