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News since 1972 * • * N ews ^Jnrv^sity^of^^N()on^ii^a^side^s^S^^CTit^Newsg3per 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. The institution of education Maggie Lawler lawle020@ u wp .edu Correct me if I'm wrong, but I've always understood college to be a place of personal growth and discovery. Oh yeah, and also a place for education. Lately I've noticed some, disturbances in the force, if you will. Before we go any further, I want to clarify that this isn't written at anyone. This isn't directed towards a specific professor or class, but is just a general statement about some things I've noticed throughout my college career. It feels like we've forgotten the true meaning of college. Obviously I wasn't around "back in the day" to experience a college education in its earlier form. I didn't walk up hill both ways in the snow to get to my campus, but I'm wondering when we decided that education itself wasn't the most important part of a college experience anymore? College is expensive. That's something I think everyone can agree on. 1 mean maybe not for people like Blue Ivy, but for the rest of us? College isn't cheap. I think attendance is important. I think it's rude for students to come to class late every single day. If you're five minutes late every day, can't you just leave five minutes earlier for school? Never mind, we're getting off topic. I'm just wondering when everything got so strict. You're telling me I can't miss one class all semester? A class I'm paying for? No, wait, it says on the syllabus in eight-point font that I can miss one class period if I'm having a baby. But that's it. Sorry, male students. I guess you're out of luck. I get that college is about "preparation for the real world," but to what extreme? Yes, everyone has deadlines. There are always papers to write. Homework is just a thing we all have to accept. And this isn't me trying to start a riot. I don't want everyone to light his or her textbooks on fire and do a war chant; that's not what I'm getting at. But I do think we need to evaluate the significance we place on certain aspects of the stereotypical college education. I have pretty horrendous anxiety; I always have, especially about school. I made it a good three days in preschool before the teacher told my parents I wasn't "cut out" for pre-k. That's right. I got kicked out of preschool because I cried too much. My mom used to try and bribe me with toys and books. "Maggie, if you don't cry at school today I'll buy you that book you wanted this weekend." I did what any smart kid would do and waited to cry until she left. Maybe it's the perfectionist in me. Or maybe even at a young age I understood that societal pressures were real, Explore, travel and learn: Liv Gripko gripk002@uwp.edu and they were pretty dam intense. For the most part, I can hold myself together pretty well at school. People don't generally know I'm overwhelmed unless I'm candid with them and I let them know. Instead, I take on the reputation of "that girl who took 21 credits last semester." I don't want people to know when I'm struggling, because it makes me feel like less of a person, or less of a student, when it shouldn't. I am one case out of many. I know plenty of college students who suffer from anxiety. Some of my best friends, some of the hardest working people I know, get horrific anxiety even thinking about missing class. I've seen kids in class that look like they're about to pass out, but they're terrified of missing something. "My teacher doesn't take doctor's notes!" "What if I miss something that's on the test?!" "The professor said we can't miss any classes?!" "Is this going to affect my grade?!" "How will I ever get a job/my masters now?!" "MY GPA IS MY LIFE!" This is how I see it. Professors have to know which students care and which ones don't. If you can't tell that I'm passionate about my education, then you have every right to lower my grade. I wish you wouldn't, but then I obviously don't deserve a good grade in the first place. If you see someone is obviously trying, and they're working hard every day, why do we need to make everything so strict? Why does that student have to come to class when they're on their deathbed? Can't they just have a little faith that their professor will understand it's nothing personal? I'll be honest. My freshman year, being the distant memory it is now, I didn't try as hard as I should have. I didn't take my education as seriously. Now that I'm a double . major and I'm passionate about my education, I feel like I've got the weight of the world on my shoulders. If I miss class, it eats away at me. I feel so incredibly guilty about it. That's not fair. I'm not campaigning for a syllabus change. I'-m graduating in December. I'm almost done with these college shenanigans. All I'm saying is, maybe we're getting away from the main point of college. I don't think it should be about grades, or attendance, but it should be about a passion for learning. Everyone in college has already taken the first step; they've admitted they still have a lot to learn. I think that's the bravest thing anyone can do, not something that should give anyone anxiety. a KJ in Italy A coquettish smile and mysterious gaze and she's made history: Mona Lisa. Well, really Leonardo DiCaprio.. .er, I mean da Vinci made her history. According to the Louvre, Mona was painted sometime in Florence, Italy between 1503 and 1506. This spring, you could be standing in Florence, as da Vinci once had, and create your own "Mona Lisa" amongst the locals and Italian chatter. Accompany UW-Parkside Graphic Design professor Carey Watters this spring as she leads an Art and Architecture study abroad tour of Italy. You will explore and experience all that Italyhas to offer in the many iconic cities of Italy, such as Rome, Siena, Naples, Florence and Venice! The trip is credited towards Art 391 (The Art and Architecture of Italy) and Art 122/322/422 (Intro to Drawing, Intermediate, or Advanced Drawing). And don't worry if you aren't the best artist. Art 122 is an introductory drawing course and a general education requirement, so what better way to improve your drawing skills than by practicing them in Italy! The trip will focus on studying Renaissance and other ancient art and architecture. You will be visiting countless museums and archeological sites all while participating in Italian culture. Being that the trip counts as credits for art courses 122, 322, or 422, the trip also fulfills a drawing component as well. Surrounded by buildings full of character and intricate designs, not to mention the dreamy landscapes, you will craft a number of observational and plein air illustrations on the adventure. The trip is three inspiring weeks long, from May 21 to June 11. The travel itinerary is below. To find out more information about the trip you can contact Carey Watters at wattersc@uwp.edu or check out the International Study Abroad office at Parkside and explore the many other international study, work and internship opportunities. The office is located in Greenquist Hall, Room 210. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Or you can call and set up an appointment at (262) 595-2701. And don t discount a wonderful study abroad opportunity like this because of finances. There are many grants and scholarships applicable to cover costs. Make sure to ask the Study Abroad Office about these. Studying abroad is not only a fun and exciting experience, but it is so much more. With technology and other innovations, our world has become so much more globally integrated than it ever used to be. Work opportunities are also now expanding overseas. towards possible filters and wealth, studying abroad is just the tool and automatically setl you ap^^tm^bfiipetitors. It is an (We opening experience that can be advantageousYojyouf future career phSspe'cfelt hejps you form a better understanding on how others lWeand interact, while helpingyou torealize and appreciate your own fortunes back home. It is a chance tk help others , make fronds, network, gain experience and especially to form unforgettable memories! It's definitely worth looking into. - Travel Itinerary for Spring 2015 re Study Abroad: May 21-June 11 May 21: Thursday, depart from Chicago May 22: Arrive in Rome, take train to Florence May 23: Florence, ^^ademia Gallery, Barge May 24: Floi^npsffBraftcacci Chapel, Palazzo Piti, Boboli Garde. May 25: Florence, Palazzo Vecchio, museum and tovriC.Pffizzi May 26: Venice, day trjp to the Biennale May 27: Sien^ day trip/ Piazza del Campo, Civic Museum, Dubmi-, J \ May 28: Florence, Ponje Vecchio, Laurentia Library May 29: Trairt to Rome, check into hotel Trevi Fountain, Pantheon May 30: Ror$t\Cj$oseum, Bocca della Verita, May 31: Train to Tivoli, Hadrians Villa June 1: Rome, Borghese gardens, picnic, and bike ride. Live'ftke gpornari day! June 2: Rome, Architectural walking touf & June 3: Rome, Trastevere food tour, and thdyatican June 4: Train to Naples, Capella Sansevero June 5: Naples, Archeological Museum, Pompeii, arid Hercularf^um June 6: Naples, underground Naples toiff, Catacombe di San Gjennaro June 7: train to Paestum, buffalo Mozzarella farm June 8: Naples, Pharmacy of the Incurabili, Castella D'Ovo, Santa Restituta June 9: Amalfi Coast bus trip to Amalfi and Ravello The Ranger News November 13,2014 900 Wood Road Kenosha, WI53141 E-mail: rangernews@uwp.edu Website: trnonline.org Editor in Chief: Maggie Lawler Iawle020@uwp.edu Executive Editors: Web Director: Katlynne Davis davis086@uwp.edu Doria DeBartolo debar004@uwp.edu Robin Brown bro wn218 @ u wp .edu Advertising Director: Erin Hopkins hopki020@ u wp .edu Public Relations: Staff Reporters: Copy Editor: Designers: Cartoonist: Hannah Emery emery004@uwp.edu Robert Carravetta carra006@uwp.edu Doria DeBartolo debar004@ uwp .edu Liv Gripko gripk002@ uwp .edu Jalen Perry perry039@uwp.edu Krista Skweres schraO 10 @ uwp .edu Katlynne Davis davis086@ uwp .edu Hannah Emery emery004@ u wp .edu Maggie Lawler la wle020@ uwp .edu Deanna Antony anton013@uwp.edu MISSION STATEMENT: THE RANGER NEWS STR IVES TO INF ORM, EDUCATE, AND ENGAGE THE UW-PARKS1DE COMMUNITY BY PUBLISHING WELL-WRITTEN, ACCURATE STUDENT JOURNALISM ON A BI-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 UWParkside 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 roomLlOlA. Letter from the Editor We're getting down to the wire here, Rangers! I know back in September we never thought that was possible. Look how far we've come. Today is Nov. 1-3, a nd that means in exactly one month, I will graduate from college. I'm telling you, it doesn't feel like it'll ever happen until you're right on top of it. Then it's both satisfying and terrifying. We aren't going to get sappy, though. At least not this issue. I'll save the tears for my farewell in December. Everyone is going to be getting ready to go home for Thanksgiving break pretty soon. Hopefully your teachers take it easy on you, and you can actually enjoy some football and some food. Also family, always family. As a note, I want to make sure that people understand the editorial on the front page has nothing to do with any person directly. It's simply a compilation of complaints I've heard and worries that've been expressed to me throughout the semester. If you haven't already, you should take a look at PSG s new show Ranger Now. They interview a new org leader each week, and give you all the scoop about what's happening around campus. Yours truly was featured last week, so if that's not reason enough to check out Ranger Now then I don't know what is. We're really excited about everything going on this semester. We just had a middle school newspaper class visit our office and learn all about running a newspaper, which is awesome. Nothing makes me happier than seeing print media so alive and well. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go prep myself for a Thanksgiving full of sweet potatoes. PS: Happy Birthday Dad! Thursday November 13 Cover Letter Workshop 3:00PM-4:00PM Molinaroll5 Leadership Series: Stepping out of your Comfort Zone 3:30PM-4:30PM Student Center, Spruce Room Senior Sendoffi December 2014 Graduation 4:00PM 6:00PM The Bridge Auditions: A Midsummers Nights Dream 4:30PM-10:00PM The Rita, Studio A, D132 Friday November 14 Experience Parkside Day 9:00AM-12:30PM Student Center D2L 8:00AM~4:00PM Milwaukee Marriott West Saturday November 15 Preserve Family Heirlooms Properly 9:00AM-1:00 PM Tallent Hall, Orchard Room Ranger Saturday 9:00AM-12:00PM Student Center Wednesday November 19 Business Services Learning Sessions: Purchasing 10:00AM-11:00AM Tallent Hall, 245 Technology Tapas Session - Creating Animated Presentations 12:00PM-12:50PM Wyllie D103, Learning Technology Lab Friday November 21 BMQ Harris Noon Concert Series: Guitar and La Camerata Ensembles 12:00PM-1:00PM The Rita, Bedford Concert Hall Ethics and Boundaries for In-Home Services 7:30AM-6:30PM Tallent Hall, 281 Fund Development for Nonprofit Organizations 8:30AM-2:30PM Tallent Hall, 281 Thursday November 27 Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy your long weekend! **For more events, check out the Calendar on the UWP Homepage. There's also always art in the galleries to explore! Is there something you want us to talk about in the next issue? Do you hav e a story suggestion? Send us an email at Rangernews@uwp.edu! November 13,2014 The Ranger News 3 It's Your Choice: A new campaign Parkside's campus Guest Writer Brandon Hopkins hopki017@uwp.edu Alcohol and other drugs have become a huge problem in our nation and in our community specifically. According to Fox 6 News, last year there were a reported 19 overdoses in Kenosha county, with 13 so far in 2014. Students from Parksides Communication 435 integrated marketing class have partnered with the Hope Council, an alcohol and other drug prevention and intervention program based in Kenosha, WI. Together they have created a social media campaign targeted at young adults. The social media campaign includes the hashtag #itsyourchoice which reminds young adults that they always have a choice when it comes to the use of alcohol and other drugs. The integrated marketing class, advised by Faye Akindes, has created a Youtube video which includes an inspirational message about the consequences of addiction while highlighting the positive paths you can take: education, sports, music, family, et cetera, when you make the choice to stay away from alcohol and other drugs. The campaign will be shared with local high schools of Kenosha county where the class will attempt to spread the campaign using social media. The #itsyourchoice video debuted on Nov. 11. Show your support by "liking" the campaign on Facebook. You can also share your own #itsyourchoice selfie on the page. Photo courtesy of Brandon Hopkins. NEED EXTRA CASH? NEW APPLICANT DONOR PAYMENTS! 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Interestingly enough, the head of Brompton Newspaper Club, Jackie Bolyard, graduated from Parkside in 1995 with a Bachelor's Degree in Communication. The staff of about eight students doesn't seem like much at first glance, but they're as determined and motivated as any other journalists in the game. From having their own Editor-in-Chief to sports reporters, advice columnists, general reporters, layout persons, and photographers, the Brompton newspaper is sure to be in great hands. 1 think what's most impressive about this group, though, is their ability to pick things up so quickly. The staff joined some of TRN's own to go over the basics of newspaper production. They learned how to determine what's newsworthy, how they should pick their topics and organize a page, and then began doing page layout themselves. Within a half hour, the Brompton staff no longer needed any assistance. They were laying out pages like they'd been doing it for their entire eleven-ish years of life, and they were great at it, too. Their newspaper staff is no joke. They're covering stories that belong in the Kenosha News. Want to find out about the Kenosha Drive-In closing? You can read about that in their first issue. Need some advice? They've got their very own advice column. Interested in sports? Their sports reporter was representing in a Clay Matthews jersey today, and she's ready to go. Jalen Perry, TRN's sports reporter, had this to say about the Brompton newspaper staff, "It was cool to see kids at such a young age still excited about print newspaper, the future is in good hands." He then laughed and went on to say that they were all way too smart, and he was intimidated by them. In a world overrun with smart phones, tablets, and laptops, it's refreshing to see that there is still a lot of interest in printed media. Yes, there will be an online version of their paper, but it will not be a substitute for the printed version. The two will coexist in unison. These students aren't strangers to AP Style, either. You'd think some aspects of a newspaper would go right over a middle schooler's head. Not this crowd. They'll be using proper AP Style in all of their stories, along with InDesign for page layout, a program most people don't have any experience with unless they're a graphic design major in college. That should give you a little insight as to the talent level these kids have. When asked about the experience, Public Relations Director and Graphic Designer Hannah Emery said, "I thought that the kids were exceptionally smart. I'm really excited to see the papers they'll be putting out in the future. I had a lot of fun and I think the kids did, too." t Overall it was a great opportunity for both Brompton School and The Ranger News. The students were extremely impressed not only with the Ranger News office, but with Parkside in general. Who knows, maybe we even convinced a couple of the middle schoolers to attend UWP one day. And better yet, maybe they'll even be working for The Ranger News. Knowing these kids, though, they won't just be working for the paper, they'll be running it. From The Ranger News, thanks for hanging out with us, Brompton School. We look forward to reading your paper, and we're happy to see the same passion for print media continue into the next generation. Best of luck to you, and remember, we're always here if you have questions. Photos courtesy of Jackie Bolyard. rrU n xr November 13,2014 The Ranger News Jalen Perry perry039@uwp.edu DeSimone Gym will heat up during this winter sports season The winter sports season is quickly approaching for the UW-Parkside Rangers. The athletes are ready to stay hot on the court and on the mat when the temperature drops. Our student athletes never cower or hide from a challenge—it's the Ranger way to face things head on and conquer. The winter teams have a lot to live up to, following up behind a successful fall season that saw the women's soccer team go undefeated in the regular season and grabbing the GLVC regular season crown. They just got done hosting the GLVC women's soccer tournament, which they won in an impressive 4-1 victory, making them the GLVC Champions! The men's basketball team is coming off a very successful 2013-14 campaign that saw them go 23-7 overall, 15-3 in the GLVC and win their second straight GLVC East regular season championship. Coach Luke Reigel, who is in his twelfth season as the head coach of the Men's basketball team, has always been successful at the helm of the men's program, with a 46 percent win total in his 12 years, second in all-time wins with 146, and 2013 GLVC Coach of the Year. When asked who he credits his success to, he played it modest and gave the praise to his past and present players, and the program, "It all starts with the players and the program. It is difficult to win without a great group of players.. .also recruiting the right guys to come in and play our style." The team brings back the starters that made it a successful season in 13-14. All-District/Region player last season and preseason All-American Senior Ziggy Riauka, Second Team All GLVC player, junior Jimmy Gavin, Junior Andy Mazurczak, Senior Jordan Mach and Senior Mohamed Mohamed. I asked Coach Reigel if there was any pressure being the two-time defending GLVC East champions. He said that they have put that behind them and are starting this year fresh. "We don't really look at it that way. Each year we wipe the slate clean and start fresh... We're done celebrating what we did last year." The Men's home opener is Nov. 29 vs. Walsh University (Ohio). The Women's basketball team struggled last season, putting up an 8-18 overall record and a 4-14 GLVC record. Second year coach, Jacob Yorg, has high expectations of the girls. When asked how they are looking, he simply said "Better and better with each practice session." Gaby Bronson, who was Second Team All-GLVC last season, returns to the team while leading the team in four categories (points, rebounds, blocks and steals). Coach Yorg praised Gaby's accomplishments in our interview, but also made it clear that she can't rest on her laurels. "Gaby had a great season last year. The All-Conference accolades were something we knew were going to come. One of the things with Gaby is that she can't just be okay with what she did last year. She is never satisfied. The expectation for both she and I are for her to get better." The Rangers also bring back perennial starters in junior Tara Knapstein, senior Sarah Mlachnik and senior Maddie Johnston. The Ranger Women have a long two month road trip to start the season, not having a home game until Jan. 8,2015 against Maryville University. Make sure to-come out on the eighth and give the girls a much deserved, warm home-opener. As a student body, it is time for us to stop overlooking the wrestling team. I stood in on a practice and these guys train extremely hard on a daily basis to represent for our school. The team finished with a 4-7 record last year, but are looking towards bigger and better things this season. I interviewed fourth year coach Gregg Lewis about his team and he said that this is a great group of guys with an excellent work ethic. He added that he admits last year was an off year for the squad, especially with the talent level, but that the team has a ton of promise and expects to have seven All-Americans and seven wrestlers qualify for Nationals this year. He pointed out junior captains Nick Fishback and Joseph Her as wrestlers he expects to contribute both on and off the mat. He also included juniors Adam Ide, Brandt Welcher and Daniel Argueta as guys he expects to step up this season. Their first home match is Dec. 2 vs. UW-Oshkosh. This is also alumni night, so come out and support one of the hardest working teams on campus. If you are looking to stay warm this winter, DeSimone Gym is the place to be, because our Rangers will surely put on memorable performances. Go Rangers! Senior Guard/Forward Gaby Bronson. Senior Center!Forward Ziggy Riauka. 2014-15 Wrestling Team. Photos Courtesy of UW Parkside Athletics. November 13.2014 •pjle Rajjgg,- News 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, Kat® Spade, Max Mara, Harley Davidson, j-Lo, Banana Republic and many more! 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The art is assembled from a variety of paper relics, such as journal notes, bible pages, maps, book pages, matchbook covers, Victorian art, antique graphics and more. The works are inspired by Roman Byzantine architecture, the artist's residency in Noepoli, Italy and travels to Calabria, Puglia, and Basciliata. After seeing this miraculous work, I am proud to announce that the artist of this stunning work, Carey Watters, is actually fellow Parkside comrade! Currently, she is an assistant professor here at Parkside; she teaches graphic design and typography. On her website, http://careywatters.com/home.html, she clearly expresses her passion of teaching as well. She professes: "I enjoy the role of the facilitator. The studio atmosphere should focus on collaboration in the building of design ideas. I see myself as a tool for the students to utilize in the development of their own design aesthetic. As an instructor of graphic design, the environment I create is professional and nurturing. Students should feel comfortable to express themselves in anyway they see fit." After having the pleasure of viewing Watters' artwork in the gallery, her devotion to her work, both art and teaching, is clear. I strongly urge you to stop by the gallery sometime and lose yourself in Watters' marvelous work. The exhibit will be displayed until Nov. 18; it is a must see. Androgyny: An Exhibition is the second show hosted here at Parkside. It is located in the Fine Arts Gallery, Rita D129. The artist, Lois Bielefeld, is a local Milwaukee, WI photographer and filmmaker. Her work often involves commercial and fashion photography and fine art. She earned her BFA in photography at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Her work has been shown at a number of places including Inoya, The Museum if Contemporary Photography, ArtStart Portrait Society Gallery, and the Museum of Wisconsin Art. She is also a recipient of the Nohl Fellowship of 2012 and the Luxembourg Artist Residence through the Museum of Art in 2015. Her website is: http:// www.loisbielefeld .com/ The Androgyny exhibit is ingeniously crafted and composed of artwork in a variety of media, including photography portraits, short videos, and audio. The artwork illustrates the many ways that androgyny, having both male and female characteristics, is comprehended and theorized in todays world and also celebrates gender expression. The photographs are stunning and emotionally charged, life-sized portraits of lesbian, gay, and transgender individuals. Each photo is taken in a pale setting, allowing all focus to be directed to the subject and to clearly display and celebrate how they present themselves. To coincide with the portraits there is an accompaniment of short films and a non-functioning public bathroom installation with audio. Cleverly, the bathroom installation has the usual two gender entrances, male and female, yet once you enter, it leads to the same room. The audio within encompasses conversations and questions that Bielefeld posed to her subjects. Overall, Bielefeld's art work was impacting and inspirational and was a joy to explore and experience. This was one of the most interesting and finely crafted art shows I have attended. The exhibit will be at Parkside through Friday, Jan. 9; make sure to stop in, just remember the bathroom installation is non-functioning! 6 The Ranger News November 13, 2014 "You could've been getting down to this, sick, beat" A review of Taylor Swift's new album Maggie Lawler lawle020@uwp.edu Unless you live under a rock, and actually even if you do, you're probably abundantly aware that Taylor Swift released a new album recently, titled "1989." If you're skeptical, there's just one thing you need to know about this CD: it rules. I m not just saying that, either. Taylor Swift isn't sponsoring me in any way (although I wish she would). She is extremely talented. Even if you aren't a fan of her music, you at least have to appreciate her lyrics. Swift is a phenomenal writer, and it's time to give credit where credit is due. The girl's got "Style." Just in case you thought you could get "Out Of The Woods" without showing some Swift appreciation, I have news for you. Everybody loves Taylor Swift. SNL even did a short about everyone's favorite heartbreak kid. All I've got to say is make sure you've got your Swiftamine handy, because when you listen to this album, you're going to feel things you've never felt before. I think this feeling is called "New Romantics," but I'm not positive. All I know is that once you listen, you'll want to declare that "You Are In Love" with this "Clean" sound. Taylor Swift's new music takes fans to "Wonderland." This is Swift's first real pop album, although some could argue she was never completely country to begin with. Whether you love her or have "Bad Blood" with her, this CD will without a doubt get stuck in your head. Skeptical or not, you'll be humming it subconsciously after the first listen. It's catchy and is incredibly fun to blast in your car. Ahem, not that I've done that or anything. Not even in my "Wildest Dreams" did I think it was possible for such a perfect album to come out of 2014. Taylor Swift for president, anyone? If you're reading this and you're still being a Swift hater, I'm going to need you to "Shake It Off." Everyone could learn a thing or two from Taylor. She's not afraid to make a fool of herself. She is who she is, and she always will be. She also loves cats, which I feel like a lot of people can identify with. Now that I've gotten all of my track title puns out of the way, it's time to get to the real review of the album. I love it. I truly, honestly do. I've always been a fan of Taylor Swift, but I can't say I've listened to any of her other CDs as extensively as I have "1989." I think this album is almost a coming-of-age tale for Swift. Granted, there's still a lot about love and heartbreak, but she's not the same "Teardrops On My Guitar" singer that emerged on the scene what feels like forever ago. Her talent grows with each album, leading me to believe that one day she truly will take over the world. Photo courtesy of www.harpersbazaar.com. I've said it before and I'll reiterate. Swift is a lyrical genius. The album isn't just music, it's an experience. You're going to feel like you're in a movie, and Swift is the director. I promise you that if you give "1989" a chance, the lyrics will make you think deeper than you thought possible, considering the girl's got a reputation as a lovesick guitarist. She's no longer the passive aggressive teenager who writes catchy country songs, she's the grown-up woman who writes catchy pop songs, intricate lyrics, and is having the time of her life. If you've got a "Blank Space" on your latest play list, go ahead and throw some TSwift in there for good measure. You won't be disappointed. Everything is awesome when it comes to The Lego Movie Krista Skweres schra010@uwp.edu A, Photo courtesy of forbes.com .definite Oscar contender for "Best Animated Film" at the Oscars in Feb. 2015 is The Lego Movie. From the way that it is created, to the storyline, to the casting, everything about this movie was absolutely great, which is a rarity for me to say. This film is probably one of my top 20 movies of all time, and completely unexpectedly so. With places like "Legoland" amusement parks and the outrageous prices that the Lego kits cost, I was expecting this to be simply another way to get money for a company which I saw as a dictator much like Walmart. I will be the first to admit that I was wrong, not only after having seen a movie with a much deeper storyline than most of the adult movies made today, but also after looking into where the story came from. Lego sets come with instructions; everyone knows that. But does everyone know that the character and lead antagonist Lord Business, played by Will Ferrell who 1 usually hate with a passion, is based on the Lego Corporation themselves? With all the work that went into the instructions, Lego and their instruction creators were finding themselves frustrated with the people who would use their pieces to make things of their own creation rather than following the instructions. It wasn't until they took a look at the creativity that they were allowing people to express that they realized they were wrong in their ways and began selling individual pieces rather than whole sets meant to build only what the instructions told them to. There is even a replica of Wes Anderson s Grand Budapest Hotel that took over 50,000 Lego pieces to create! Without knowing the backstory as to how this film came to be, it is still, in a word, awesome. With an all-star cast of Chris Pratt of Guardians of the Galaxy and "Parks and Recreation, Will Arnett ot "Arrested Development," Elizabeth Banks of essentially every comedy this decade, and Morgan Freeman (no introduction required), as well as previously mentioned Will Ferrell, this movie really had the makings to be a hit. I w ill admit, I was so skeptical that I didn't even see it in theaters when it came out. I actually bashed the idea of it being made, thinking that it was going to be another silly kids movie, not one of the good Pixar or Dreamworks ones though, I'm talking about the bad almost made for TV ones that should go straight to DVD (not that all straight to DVD movies are bad, a good chunk are quite good). So I waited for the DVD release and was shocked by how amazing it was. The whole movie is made of Legos. Almost every bit of-the set including all the characters, are made entirely of Legos. Lava, oceans, spaceships, everything. Legos. As it that wasn't cool enough, down to the single circular pieces of bubbles, the story was deeper than any child could actually comprehend. This goes along with the growing trend of adult content in children movies that has started in 2001 with Shrek and continuing today, making kid's movies more bearable for their parents to go see or sit through with them. The story follows Emmet, an ordinary construction worker who proves himself as far more than ordinary while he is forced into a world that as a mindless drone he never thought existed. This can be taken in so many different ways, the possibilities are endless: not following the crowd rather than using your own judgment, being who you are rather than who everyone else wants you to be, trusting yourself and what you feel rather than what others tell you to believe, allowing yourself to be creative! The storyline becomes more and more intricate the more times you watch it, which for me has been many, many a time. Other than the narrative, the actual language that is used throughout is beyond that of any other children's movie ever made, in my opinion. The dialogue is extremely clever, with puns that make even adults think about what they are talking about. Considering where the dialogue is coming from (I don't' want to ruin it for anyone by telling where exactly it comes from!) it is perfect to set the mood. This movie is by far the best animated movie I have seen since 2001 when Hayao Miyazaki came out with Spirited Away, which won "Best Animated Film" in the 2002 Oscars, and rightfully so. Even with another Studio Ghibili film having released just a few weeks ago on Oct. 17, (Studio Ghibili being Miyazaki's film company) which is being looked at as an Oscar contender, I have full faith that The Lego Movie will win this year when it comes to the biggest night of the year in film, and rightfully so, too. November 13,2014 The Ranger News Taking the GRE? Here's some handy tips and tricks. Katly Be agGREssive, breathe, and study, study, studyI nne Davis davis086@uwp.edu Do you love school? Do your friends consider you to be a nerd who gets excited about the subject material in your classes? Do you frequently visit your professor during and even outside of their office hours to chat about class? Are you interested in bolstering your chances at obtaining an awesome career? Do you want these questions to stop? If you ve answered yes to any of these, you should consider taking the GRE, or Graduate Record Examination. The GRE is required for entrance into most graduate and business schools in the United States, so if you're thinking of continuing your education after Parkside, listen up. The test is used to assess your knowledge in three key areas—Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Problem Solving. The Analytical Writing section involves an essay in which you respond to a prompt, as well as analyzing the strength or weaknesses of a provided argument. The Verbal Reasoning questions tests your reading comprehension, vocabulary, and use of context clues within sentences. Finally, the Quantitative section is composed of everyone's favorite—math! Now, this all sounds terrifying, but never fear! We here at The Ranger News have compiled a few tips to help you on the road to graduate school success. Get to work! SIGN UP BEFORE APPLICATION DEADLINES: Most graduate programs have deadlines for the application process, and completion of the GRE is almost always one of the components of this process. Make sure you check with your intended graduate program for these deadlines. Signing up for the GRE is easy enough: just visit www.ets.org/ gre and create an account. Once you're in, you can find out where the closest testing center is and check seat availability. For the Parkside area in Racine and Kenosha, one of the closest centers is in Brookfield, so plan on a drive. Getting a seat is fairly easy, but don't \yait too long. Avoid taking the GRE last minute—it's just another added stress during an already stressful semester. Make it quick and painless, and get it out of the way before it's too late! PREPARE TO SHELL OUT SOME CASH: Higher education is not cheap, and neither is the GRE. Plan on paying between $150 to $200 for the test. Ridiculous, right? It sure is, but if you're serious about continuing on into graduate school, the GRE is super important. As soon as you've decided to take the GRE, start saving up. The fee is due when you schedule your appointment online. If you khow you won't be able to afford it, the ETS (Educational Testing Service administering the GRE) offers a GRE Fee Reduction Program. You have to meet a few requirements, but it's worth checking out. GET TEST PREP MATERIALS: Prepping for the GRE is a smart idea. Even though some graduate programs don't have required scores for entry, it's always good to do your best. Test prep materials for the GRE are everywhere. You can find test prep books galore at your local Barnes & Noble, some of which include access to online practice tests. ETS, the company administering the test, also sells prep materials online. The ETS website also has links to these materials for a discounted price, as well as some free review sheets for download. In addition to prepping for the content of the test, make sure to familiarize yourself with the structure of the GRE. Thankfully most prep materials mirror the format of the actual test so that you're not completely blindsided when you finally sit down to take it. Also, focus on the areas that you feel you need the most help with—analytical, verbal, or quantitative—and make sure your rate of studying is steady. Cramming the night before isn't advisable, but do what you have to. MAKE SURE YOU'RE READY THE NIGHT" BEFORE: The GRE is serious business, so take the day before your test to make sure you have everything you need. If you can, take off of work. The GRE is about four to five hours long, so plan on spending most of your test day exercising the living crap out of your brain. The test center should send you a confirmation email a few days prior to your appointmentPrint this out and bring it with you. Don't forget that you have to arrive a half hour before your actual testing time—if you don't arrive on time, you'll have to reschedule and the ridiculously huge test fees that you scraped together will be forfeited. So get it together. You'll also need a current I.D. to present to the testing center when you arrive. Phones, watches, coats, and obviously prep materials are forbidden in * the testing room. Prepare to turn out your pockets and be metal detected (I told you the GRE was serious business). Most importantly, RELAX. Take the night before your appointment to review, but don't overdo it. Get a good night's rest and eat before your appointment so you can show the GRE who's boss. How to get an internship: remember the STAR Doria DeBartolo debar004@uwp.edu The first step , in getting a suitable internship experience under your belt is research. Perhaps one of the best resources for a UW-Parkside student is our advising and career center. Here, the staff is more than happy to guide you in your search, as well as give you valuable advice, and even help you write a resume. In addition, they will show you how to set up a RangerTrak account, if you don't already have one. RangerTrak is a tool students may use to view jobs, internships, and volunteer positions that include local, regional, and even national opportunities. A few other resources you may take advantage of in your search are: job fairs, which are often hosted on campus; websites, such as internships, com; and networking with friends, family, and acquaintances. Once you've selected several intern opportunities that compliment your field of,study, your next step is-to customize and perfect your resume and cover letter for each position you are applying for. A few Harley Davidson employees from the company's human resource department visited campus on Nov. 6 to offer some sound advice on the application process. These are people who spend hours reviewing resumes and cover letters. Above all, they stressed the importance of paying attention to detail, however small it may be. "If you cannot take the time to fix any mistakes, why should we take the time to hire you," commented an HR employee. It's important to keep in mind that your cover letter and resume are the first introduction of yourself. Choose your words wisely. Think of it this way: what an employer reads on your resume needs to be a conversation starter that leads to an interview. If you are lucky enough to get a call back for an interview, be sure to show your gratitude as soon as you step through the door. Arrogance is not a characteristic that any employer is fond of regardless of how stellar your resume may be. The HR team at Harley Davidson mentioned that most interviews today focus on a behavior component. Basically, an interviewer will prompt you with "Explain a situation when..." questions. Since the thought of coming up with a story on the spot can be rather daunting, the interviewing team offered an acronym to help ease the thinking process: STAR. Situation: Set up the scene for your example. Explain it, and connect it to . your interviewer's questions. Task: What exactly was it that you did that relates to the question at hand. Action: How did you go about accomplishing this particular task? Result: What happened as a result of your actions? Image courtesy of clipartpanda.com. It is also important in the explanation of your personal story to use "I" statements. You want to keep the focus on yourself, because ultimately the company is looking to hire you, not other people that you have worked with in the past. A few more tips the Harley team offered is most importantly to have at least some basic knowledge of the company you are applying to (i.e. the company's history, mission statement, and core values). Think of how the company's values reflect on your own, and why you want to be a member of their team. Also, be sure to be aware of names and titles of the people who may be interviewing you. It is unprofessional to meet with someone that you have no knowledge of; it shows a lack of interest, which will ultimately cause you to lose points. Remem- ^ ber to keep a slow pace during an interview. Take the time to listen to and digest a question before formulating an answer. It is vital that you are answering the question they are asking rather than going off on tangents. They are looking for listening skills as well as being able to think on your feet. While it may seem like the pressure is all on you to answer questions in an interview, remember that you are also looking for an employer that suits you. It is normal to have questions. Save your questions for the end of the interview, and do not feel embarrassed to ask. Your questions show your interest in what they have to offer. Once the interview is over with, try not to get too overwhelmed with relief. According to the Harley Davidson HR team, the application process is not yet over. Send a thank you letter or note within 24 hours of the interview to give yourself and extra edge over any competition. Also, unless told otherwise, you should follow up within 7-10 days to inquire about your application and where it stands in the hiring process. Weekly Horoscopes - See what the stars have in store for you! Scorpio (October 23-November 21): Now that the temperature is dropping maybe you should consider pants, Scorpio. Leggings aren't going to help you stay warm, even with your Peppermint Mocha in hand. Sagittarius (November 22-December 21): Pretty soon the geese will be flying south for winter, and you'll be wishing you could join them. Unfortunately, you signed up for a Winterim. Bundle up, Sagittarius. It's only going to get worse. Capricorn (December 22-January 19): Maybe you should • consider actually working at your job instead of modeling while you scan groceries. Alex from Target was a rarity, so laying on the checkout counter is only going to get you in trouble. Checkout on aisle NOPE. Aquarius (January 20-February 18): Just FYI, you're a little late to the "Ebola scare" party, Aquarius. Your professor obviously isn't going to believe you if that's your excuse for not writing your paper. Pisces (February 19-March 20): Halloween has been over for a few weeks now, Pisces. It's no longer appropriate to run around in the dark scaring people. And if you're into that sort of thing...you shouldn't be. Aries (March 21-April 19): The next installment of The Hunger Games trilogy is coming out soon. Of course I'm not talking about you at Thanksgiving! I'm talking about the movie! I'm not a monster. But I bet you would volunteer as tribute to eat that turkey. in, X T Taurus (April 20-May 20): It's okay to be excited that hockey is back, Taurus, but it's not okay to check people in the hallway. Especially if they're bigger than you and have less teeth. It was nice knowing you. Gemini (May 21-June 20): It's crunch time now, Gemini. The time of year when we all realize that there's too much to do and not enough time to do it. Call up your pal Hermione and see if you can borrow her Time-Turner. Life is cruel, isn't it? Cancer (June 21-July 22): They say there ain't no rest for the wicked, so you must be a saint. Seriously. Maybe try socializing instead of sleeping your life away. Do you want to look back on your college career and remember your friends, or what you watched on Netflix? Leo (July 23-August 22): You might want to practice your frolfing skills before you ever play again, Leo. Have fun telling the owner of that red Camry how her car got its brand new dent. Virgo (August 23-September 22): Ah, Virgo. Now is that time of year when you begin to question what matters more to you. The potential ticket you'll get for parking at a meter, or the feeling of frostbite you'll get when you have to park in the SAC. Libra (September 23-October 22): Daylight savings sure threw you for a loop. You haven't been to your 8am class in weeks. It would help if you fixed your car clock. I ASK THE RANGER: ADVICE COLUMN Dear Ranger, I have a problem with a professor and I don't know what to do. It's not that I'm being treated unfairly or am I having trouble in the class; the problem I have is I really like my professor. I can't stop thinking about him. I sometimes even fantasize about being with him. What can I do about these feelings? -Confused Feelings Dear Confused, I suppose I have to commend you for seeking advice on such a taboo topic. Even though it is not illegal for you to have feelings for a professor it very well may be against the bylaws of the University for the two of you to act on them. That being said it could potentially be a costly decision to engage in such a relationship. If you come to the conclusion that you must pursue these feelings there are a few things that you should take into account. Firstly you should think carefully about the feelings that you have to determine if they are genuine, or if the fact that he grades your tests clouds your heart. Secondly if you believe your feelings to be genuine and you truly care about this person your relationship could be potentially hazardous for their career. Universities tend to frown upon student-professor romances being that they cause numerous ethical and moral problems. Thirdly remember that you still have to attend this school and if this relationship doesn't remain a secret it could potentially make attending school uncomfortable. Depending on your major you may have to see this professor often because they are the only one who teaches a specific class, or you will be spending a considerable amount of time in their department. Lastly ask yourself what you would do if the relationship were to go wrong. Would you be able to sit through a class taught by your ex-love interest? Worse, would you feel secure knowing that your papers are being graded by someone who just broke up with you? After all of the deliberation if you find that you just have to know if they are open to the idea of a budding romance then I would suggest to keep it as private as possible. Maybe set up an appointment during office hours to discuss your feelings, or it may be best to wait until you are out of their class. It would also be beneficial to find out what your school rules are exactly regarding professor-student relationships. You may find a loophole in the bylaws that makes it possible for your relationship; even if you find a loophole remember that doesn't mean the professor will share your enthusiasm. My last bit of wisdom is remember to take it slow. Remember that this professor is a person too; you probably don't know what they have going on in their life outside of the classroom, so try to be understanding of that. When it comes to matters of the heart you should always be vigilant, especially when it comes to a matter that impacts not just your social life but your professional one, too. Dear Ranger, With Winterim registration available I'm debating whether I should take an extra class over to get ahead or if I should work at my job to make some extra money. What do you think I should do? -Debating Dear Debating, Well it sounds like you have decided on two very productive ways to spend your Winterim; rather than sitting around in your pajamas and eating pizza you have decided to be a productive member of society so congratulations on that alone. I find that taking a class over Winterim is an excellent way to check out courses that aren't offered normally or a way to pick up classes you believe would be easier to complete without any other classes to worry about. Be careful when taking classes over Winterim; the classes are longer than usual classes because the classes last 4-8 weeks. Remember Winterim has its own financial aid request to fill out so if you are seriously considering taking a class you should file for aid sooner rather than later. Now if working all break is available to you I can see why you are questioning turning it down. Finding enough time to be in college and maintain a job is an accomplishment and it may be a good thing to step away from school during the break; clear your head, add some extra money to your savings account, and don't be afraid to take some time for yourself. In the end the decision is up to you. My advice would be to decide what would be more beneficial for you. Do you really need to take an extra class? Could you use the money you would earn while working? Make a decision and then see it through. Email us your questions at rangernews@uwp.edu with the subject "Ask the Ranger." 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 44, November 13, 2014 Description An account of the resource Student newspaper of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Kenosha, Wis. 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