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UWPAC124 Ranger News Text Any textual data included in the document , RANGER NEWS UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-PARKSIDE STUDENT NEWSPAPER March 19,2015 Corq App Encourages Student Involvement on Campus Chelsie Aloisi haiiey006@uwp.edu In a day and age where technology rules die world, smart phones and tablets are the go-to devices for quickly finding information to keep you updated. From popular new stories to social interests, we've Jill heard die famous line before - "If it exists, there's an app for it." When it comes to finding Rocking Out For a Cause Krista Skweres schra010@uwp.edu This year, Parkside's WIPZ will be helping out the organization Veterans' Outreach ol Wisconsin to promote their sixth annual Rock for Vets event. Veterans' Outreach of Wisconsin offers help lor veterans in need by providing food, clothing and shelter to diose who do not have the luxury of these tilings. This event is open to die public and all proceeds will go towards war veterans in need. Today so many veterans find themselves homeless, or in positions where diey have to go without proper food or clothing after serving our country and protecting our freedoms. Events like diis raise money to help diem after they have done and given so much for their country. The event will take place on Saturday, April 18. It consists of two stages widi eight bands who out more about campus events and activities, the new Corq app for students across the country will not disappoint. The Corel app, powered by CollegiateLink, allows students and users to browse campus events and groups over 250 campuses across North America. Sarah Raidbard, Program Coordinator for Student Acdvides here at Parkside, shared information about Corel's main purpose as an app. "Students can browse organizations on campus, and seek out events and acdvides that fit dieir interests," Raidbard said. Corq is the mobile app for Campus Connect, an online platform that is useel to market events, student organizations and campus news and information. "The app is easily accessible to anyone who has access to an internet-enhanced smartphone or tablet and requires some login information," Raidbard added. After you have logged in, you will then be directed to a list of upcoming events and activities scheduled for your school in a will all perform with the same goal in mind - raising money to give back to those who gave it all. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., the show will begin at 7 p.m., going until about 11 p.m. Tickets are $15 for general public and $12 tor veterans and those on active duty. Most if not all of the money that is collected will be staying locally, supporting Wisconsin's own veterans in need. WIPZ will be helping with this event by selling tickets on the Bridge on Friday, March 20 from noon until 1 p.m. They have also had Jeff Gustin, who is in charge of putting together this great program, on their station and hope to have at least one of the bands playing on the station next week, including live performances from them. WIPZ plans to broadcast the event live come April 18. With enough interest from the student body at UW-Parkside, there will also be a shuttle transport from campus to the event and back. So support your troops, Rangers! Rock out for a good cause and help to make a difference for those who have fought for our freedom. calendar like format. Some of the events for Parkside include volunteer opportunities, workshops, sport events and movie screenings. This app is a great way for incoming freshman or current students to further get involved on campus. Corq allows students to meet new people in the area and creates an opportunity for new friendships. The Corq website describes tlie app: "Whether you're looking for an intriguing lecture on Game Theory and its Impact on Society, or die next Game of Thrones watch party, Corq has you covered." This new app allows students to not only build new friendships with their fellow peers, but it also provides them with directions to and from these campus related activities, information which can be found under "details" on the app's description: "From start time to ticket info get all of die details you need to know about your next adventure. Corcj will bring you right to die door of an event whedier it's a bike ride, road trip or across die country." Raidbard comments that students widi all kinds of different interests will find the app beneficial. "Corej allows students to access diis information on-the-go," she said. "Stuelents can also connect with opportunities diat match their interests, since events in die system are categorized by themes. For instance, a student can search lor events pertaining to arts and music if that is what diey're interested in, or just browse sendee and volunteer opportunities if diat is what diey're looking for," said Raidbard. The app is certainly multi-functional and allows students to browse and connect to events, on and outside of campus, at die click of a button. The app can be downloaded through the Google Play store or through Apple iTunes. Try out die Corq app now and let The Ranger News know what you think! Manorial Hall ST. RACINE, WI »2 tasa 0 Q Qa» # t§s§Wfll« ill"! Mini I l l Tlwlmwtow matotoTlwlkoapt Sgraj Special Appearances by •t GREEN BAY PACKERS MOM UHH • *+ * » «>'» "» 7*3>D , ^ 'Sixajfc 81KC» .nrw-W. *.«»»« "4" *>*• A .. ...... v.-. » »«hM, XtxtK ' . 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We are located in the Student Center in room L101 A. 900 Wood Road Kenosha, WI 53141 E-mail: rangernews@uwp.edu Website: trnonline.org Co-Editors in Chief: Doria DeBartolo debaiO04@uwp.edu Katlynne Davis davis086@uwp.edu Web Director: Robin Brown brown218@uwp.edu Advertising Director: Erin Hopkins hopki020@uwp.edu Staff Reporters: Chelsie Aloisi haney006@uwp.edu Katlynne Davis davis086@uwp.edu Doria DeBartolo debar004@u wp. edu Liv Gripko gripk002@uwp.edu The Ranger News March 19, 2015 Synchronicity: workout at home with Parkside by Chelsie Aloisi We have all heard the excuses as to why we don't of energy." t he course will be held at Synchronicity on work out more: there's not enough time, I'll just eat Saturday, March 21st from 9:00am to 10:30am. Those better, or the more popular of the two, it is simply too interested need to reserve spots a head ol time and recostly to join a gym. Signing up for a gym member- quires $19 per person to join that Saturday. lb find out ship can be expensive and those extra hidden fees are more information about this event band others, search no fun for anyone. But what if you didn't have to join the Event calendar online at uwp.edu. a gym to stay fit and healthy? What if you could workout at home in your VJs without paying beaucoup dollars? Student activity organizations here on campus have developed innovative health activities for all students to participate in at little to no cost. This month, along with the Ranger Wellness activities, Parkside is offering what they call a "mini course" in working out at home. The course is instructed by Synchronicity, a successful Pilate studio in Racine, is teaming up with Parkside to provide education on how to work out at home. The course is described as being an excellent tool for those who want to maximize their at home workouts as is illustrated under the course description: "You don't need to spend hundreds of dollars on costly equipment or a personal trainer. Learn effective exercises for your entire body using a variety of resistance tools, bands, weights, body bar, etc. to achieve lifelong functional strength that you can do right at home. Regardless of your fitness level or age, there's still time to strengthen and tone muscles and joints to prevent further bone loss and feel an increased level Photocourtesyofuwp.edu Krista Skweres schraO 10@uwp.edu Mark Weber mcguiO 18@uwp.edu Kadynne Davis davis086@u wp. edu Chelsie Aloisi haney006@uwp.edu Robin Brown brown218@uwp.edu Kadynne Davis davis086@uwp.edu Doria DeBartolo debar004@uwp. edu Krista Skweres schraO 10@uwp.edu Thursday March 19 Industry Insights Time: 5:00PM - Location: Hie Ancient Wisd Time: 6:00P Location: T; Ranger Time: 5 Locati What Would You Pay? GAME NIGHT Time: 7-30PM - % LocatioifckThe DJ Rang Time: 9: Locatio Mens Ba Time: 12:0 Location: Ober Women's Softball vs Mar Time: 12:00PM - Monday March 23 e Social e^r out the Calendar on the eres also always art in the MISSION STATEMENT: THE RANGER NEW S STR IVES TO IN FORM, EDUCATE, AND ENGAGE THE UW-PARKSIDE COMMUNITY BY PUBLISHING WELLWRITTEN, ACCURATE STUDENT JOU RNALISM ON A BI-WEEKLY BASIS, AS WELL AS ONLINE. 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! March 19, 2015 The Ranger News 3 where Shakespeare's initial work takes place. Large mechanical beams were moved up and down in changing scenes, and some pieces of the set were lowered down by pulleys. A wooden platform, made to look aged and antique, had been placed center-stage, and was rotated in a circular motion while actors stood on top of it. Costume design didn't disappoint either. Actors and actresses were decked out in Steampunk outfits that suggested the garb of men and women from the Victorian period - old-fashioned pencil skirts, suits and vests, top hats and bowler hats, all with a touch of the mechanical, including watches and machinist's goggles. The costumes of the fairies were even more elaborate, with long heavy coats, and their stiff and awkward performances were a nod to the technological elements of Steampunk. In the case of the fairies, the lighting was dimmed, and green, blue and purple lights were emphasized to create a mystical feel whenever they took the stage. While the set and costume design was extraordinary, the most spectacular feature of the play was the actors and actresses themselves. All did an amazing job in performing the lines of Shakespeare, which some might consider dense and difficult to understand today. One of the best and most hilarious performances came from theater major Alex Griffin as Nick Bottom the Weaver. Griffin is a freshman at Parkside, but his charismatic and humorous portrayal of Bottom suggested that he has had many years of experience on the stage. As Bottom, Griffin was charming and funny, transforming from playing the valiant Pyramus to having his head turned into that of an ass's. Sophomore Catherine Kleinofen's performance as the mischievous fairy Puck also exhibited laughs from the crowd. Puck cunningly slunk around the stage, causing trouble for many of the characters. Blaine Conner played dual parts as both Theseus and the fairy king, Oberon. Similar to Griffin, Conner's charisma and dedication to the part carried the show along. Also playing dual parts as Hippolyta and the fairy queen Titania, Ashley Marie Rodriguez, a senior at UW-Parkside, was enchanting and alluring. Rodriguez showed a talent for slipping into the roles of two profoundly different characters. All actors and actresses did a fantastic job, but perhaps one of the most memorable moments of the show came when the character of Francis Flute, played by Jarrod Langwinski, had to outfit himself as the helpless woman Thisby, paramour to Pyramus in the play within a play put on by the rude mechanicals. In his hilarious Thisby outfit, Langwinski had two pieces of fruit to substitute as breasts, one of which kept falling out of his corset and rolling across the stage, leaving the audience in stitches! All in all, the UW-Parkside Theatre Arts production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" was not only unique with its Steampunk reimagining, but it also exhibited the skill, talent, dedication and hard work that the theater department and theater students put into their undertakings. Even though the show is over, we can all continue to support UWParkside's theater arts by attending any future productions. Talent will not be wanting if you do! A Mechanical Midsummer Night's Dream Katlynne Davis davis086@uwp. edu With a unique and impressive series of costumes and set changes, the UW-Parkside Theatre Arts Department brought Steampunk to Shakespeare this March with its production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," a show that kept the audience enthralled and laughing through every scene. Opening on March 6 and running through March 14, the production brought a new interpretation to an old play by combining one of Shakespeare's most popular works with the artistic movement of Steampunk. Steampunk originated as a subgenre of science fiction and fantasy that aimed to deconstruct or reimagine social and technological aspects of the nineteenth century by including characteristics of advanced machinery and the supernatural. Although it first began as a genre of literature, Steampunk has since expanded into music, fashion, film, television, video games and visual and performance art. For Director Matt Schwader, the choice to merge "A Midsummer Night's Dream" with Steampunk seemed an appropriate one. In the Director's Notes portion of the playbill, Schwader explains the decision to knit together two seemingly different genres: "For "Midsummer," we need a world in which a duke can win the heart of his enemy by war and wooing, a world where a parent can threaten a child with death for disobedience, where fairies rule the seasons, and reverie and reality are interchangeable. We need a world where our wildest dreams can come true. What better way to explore these fantastical ideas with our modern minds than in the whimsical universe of Steampunk?" Even without a detailed understanding of Steampunk as an artistic movement, the set, costumes and lighting all reflected an antique, mechanical and almost otherworldly atmosphere, hitting on Schwader's description of whimsy and the fantastic. 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All season long, the men's and women's basketball teams have been doing the students, alumni and Ranger fans very proud. The men finished the regular season with a 25-2, winning their third straight GLVC East regular season crown under head coach Luke Reigel. The guys dominated opponents all season, and by doing so, knocked off the then number one team in the country, University of Indianapolis, in a wire-to-wire affair which saw the Rangers come out on top, 72-68. The men defended home court like true champions, only sustaining one loss on the year in front of the home fans at DeSimone Gym. This should come as no surprise - this team is by far one of, if not the deepest this school has ever seen. But who am I to make such claims? Just take it from the guy who's been coaching the team for twelve seasons. I spoke with Coach Reigel earlier in the season and he believed this was the deepest team he has had the pleasure of coaching. "This is the best bench we've had since I've been here," Reigel said. "One through seventeen, all of our guys can play." The boys entered conference tournament play ranked eighth regionally and third in the conference. The team knocked off Truman State in their opening game, falling 68- 67 to longtime foe Drury in the Semi-Finals in a riveting overtime game. Jimmy Gavin made the All-tournament team as well as being named to the All-Conference first team with "Ziggy" Riauka. Andy Mazurczak made second team All-Conference. Coach Luke Reigel also won his second Coach of the Year award. The men are ranked second in the Midwest Region bracket of the NCAA Tournament. No team has had a bigger turnaround season than the Ranger women's basketball team. In head coach Jacob Yorg's inaugural season, the team struggled to find their identity, posting a very lackluster 8-18 record, with 4-14 in the GLVC. They weren't feared coming into the season, but Coach Jacob Yorg and the team didn't care about outside expectations. The team knew the talent they possessed and set out to prove all the doubters wrong. They rattled off 12 straight victories, solidifying a very impressive 21-6 record. 1 spoke with Coach Yorg before their season began, and even then he stressed that although they are a young team, he saw the potential for them to grow into the squad that we saw dominate throughout the season. That was good enough to get the team a fourth seed heading into the GLVC tournament. The team knocked off Quincy University in their opening round game, 65-61. But like the men, they fell to rival Drury in the Semi-Finals, 70-66. Gaby Bronson decided to upgrade her second team All GLVC season a year ago to first team All GLVC this season, with Sarah Mlachnik being named to the All GLVC Defensive Team. The team is ranked seventh in the Midwest Region of the NCAA Tournament. Final Men's Standings GLVC East »... 1) Bellarmine 27-3 2) UW-PARKSIDE 26-3 3) Indianapolis 23-5 4) Lewis 21 -8 5) South. Indiana 19-8 6) Illinois Springfield 11-16 7) McKendree 11-15 8) Saint Joseph's 6-22 Final Women's Standings GLVC East i) Lewis 28-2 2) South. Indiana 25-6 3) UW-PARKSIDE 22-7 4) Bellarmine 14-13 5) Indianapolis 12-16 6 ) Saint Joseph's 11-18 7) Illinois Springfield 6-20 8) McKendree 2-24 Do not forget to support your Rangers! Both of these teams are the most dangerous in years, and each has legitimate shots to bring home a national championship. The men kick off their journey to a championship on Saturday, March 15 against Lewis in Louisville. The women begin their fight on March 13 also against Lewis in Michigan. We here at The Ranger News believe we are in for a very special edition of March Madness. Go Rangers! This photo is courtesy of University of Wisconsin Parkside. March 19, 2015 The Ranger News 5 Entertainment Krista Skweres schra010@uwp.edu "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1": This is Why People Hate Two-Part Movies Tuesday March, 10 the Parkside cinema showed the latest installment of "The Hunger Games" series, "Mockingjay Part 1." This is Francis Lawrence's second film in this franchise as he stole films from original director Gary Ross. Although it was a major success financially, those viewers who haven't read the books found themselves waiting for an action that never happened. As always in these films, Jennifer Lawrence, Elizabeth Banks, Woody Harrelson and, new to the series, julianne Moore give great performances, with Josh Hutcherson's and Liam Hemsworth's performances reminding us that we're watching a film geared towards teens. The difference with this film compared to the others is the amount of information that is being presented instead of the action that fans of the previous films have come to expect. With the final book being broken into two movies rather than just one long film, director Francis Lawrence was extremely successful in leaving the crowd wanting more, or anything at all. True, with Hollywood trying to capitalize on the epidemic of the trilogy that is taking place in teenage literature of today's society, something has to fill each two hour period, but it would have been nice to have a little more to the story or just a slighdy shorter or longer movie so that it could cut out some things that might not be completely necessary or just finish it up. By the time that these book trilogies reach the big screen, there's a cult following, usually consisting of more adults than teens, of people who will see all the films in theaters regardless of anything they hear about them. These are the people that these two-part final books are banking on. The first film is almost always just filled with exposition and build-up, usually resulting in something shocking happening in the final moment of the movie. "Mockingjay Part 1" was no exception to this rule. In no way was it a bad movie. It actually was quite enjoyable. All the information in it points to a very successful and very action-packed final film. So now we all have to wait until November to see what will happen next for Miss Everdeen on her road to the Capital, but it promises to be more of a "edge of your seat" than "exposition" as this one was. H UNGER OA ME S • : k i n g j a JOVEMBER PI This photo is courtesy of imdb.com Show your University of Wisconsin ID to receive: This photo is courtesy of screenrant.com 116 67th Street, Kenosha, Wl 53142 lone: (262) 657-7850 docsavaglio@wi.rr.com www.savagliovision.com SAVAGLIO We invite you to visit our beautiful frame dispensary and choose from the latest in fashionable eye wear. 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On Wednesday, March 11, Higgs and Rogers shared their interesting work during Parkside's Science Night with the surprising science behind maple syrup. With Rogers specializing in plant and forest ecology and Higgs in plant molecular biology and physiology, it made for a fascinating night. The sap harvesting season usually starts in March. Higgs and Rogers have already distributed their sap siphons and buckets throughout the Greenquist trees. You may spot a few of their blue buckets hanging on the trees. They use a more traditional way of collecting the sap, using a siphon and hanging a small container on the tree and then transporting it to a cooker to make the syrup. While this traditional way still exists in some places, today it is more common to use piping systems, instead of the buckets, that move the sap by gravity flow or vacuum systems into tanks where reverse osmosis starts the conversion into syrup instead of cooking. To make syrup, you need to remove 98 percent of the water in the sap, whether it be through reverse osmosis or cooking. What is left after that is your syrup. So if 98 percent of the water is removed, then what is syrup really made up of? Maple syrup is mainly made up of carbohydrates, and the makeup of a majority of those carbohydrates is sucrose. Essentially, sucrose is sugar and is what gives maple syrup that sweet taste that we all crave. Usually the syrup is about 88 to 99 percent sucrose. The concentration all depends on the time of year that it was harvested. In the late season there is less of a concentration of sucrose and more fructose and glucose. Fructose and glucose are also sugars, and actually derive from sucrose. Fructose and glucose are monosaccharides, simple sugars, and are the building blocks of sucrose, a disaccharide. When sucrose breaks down it is broken into those simple sugars. This breaking down process in the sap actually happens when the sap is sitting in the buckets, hanging on the trees. When it's later in the season the weather becomes warmer and becomes an incubator for yeasts and bacteria in the buckets, the culprit of splitting sucrose into fructose and glucose. This process is called inverting and is fueled by the enzyme invertase. This higher concentration of fructose and glucose still makes perfectly good syrup, just a different appearance and taste. When the sap is cooked down, the fructose and glucose actually caramelize which gives the syrup its darker coloring. This darker syrup is usually referred to as Grade B syrup. The sweetness comes from the sucrose, but what gives maple syrup that maple flavor? Higgs says that it is not completely understood, but is thought to be a combination of a specific mix of amino acids paired with the presence of the compounds maple furanone, strawberry furanone and maltose. So we have looked at sap at a chemical level, but what about the physiological side of it? Why are we able to draw out sap from a tree to make syrup? Higgs explains that the harvesting season only provides this small window because it is the time when the tree is transporting the sucrose from the roots to the branches. The syrup is essentially the product of last seasons photosynthesis. In the fall, before the tree looses it's leaves, the tree transports its energy that it stored from photosynthesis in the leaves down to the roots to store it over winter. This energy reserve in the roots is what the tree uses in the spring to make new leaves. The energy is stored as starch in the roots and leaves, but before being transported to either end of the tree, it is converted into sucrose, the sap we collect. While almost any maple tree has sucrose in the spring that can be used to make syrup, Dr. David Roger explained how to best identify the sugar maple tree (the best type of tree to tap). The Norway maple is the one maple tree that has a bitter sap that you can't make syrup from, and unfortunately is most similar looking to the sugar maple. You can tell the difference between these trees by looking at the leaves. The Norway maple has more lobes and long tapered teeth on their leaves while the sugar maple's leaves are smoother. But at the time of harvesting sap, the trees don't have any leaves left so the best way to identify the sugar maple is by looking at the buds and the bark of the tree. The sugar maple's buds are quite distinct. They are long and stiff and are made up of about 11 to 13 scales. They also often have ancillary buds. The bark is another way of identification. The sugar maple's bark has soft ridges and valleys and is a beautiful, light-grayish color. Once you have correctly identified the sugar maple trees, harvesting sap and making syrup is a very fun and interesting hobby. But it's not just a fun hobby. Wisconsin is actually the fourth largest producer of syrup in America, and Vermont makes the most syrup in the U.S. at about 42 percent. But worldwide, Canada is the boss in the maple syrup industry, making 80 percent of the world's maple syrup. Though the maple syrup industry booms and it's tastier than ever, Rogers brings to light studies that show that sugar maple trees are being greatly affected by climate change and global warming. Scientists' estimates show that the number of sugar maple trees will gready decrease over the years. Now just imagine how sad your mornings will be with no syrup on your pancakes. It's time to stop global warming. Top Five Dollar Store Buys Mark Weber mcgui018@uwp.edu As a college student, money always seems to be tight, and we are all looking for ways to make our dollar have as much purchasing power as possible. The dollar store can be a great place to do just that, but if you are like me, you can go in there, spend way more than you expected and come home with a bunch of stuff that may not be as big of a bargain as it seemed. Here are five buys that you can count on. ONE. Party supplies: You can get wrapping paper, gift bags, tissue paper, cards, invitations, decorations and balloons all for a dollar a piece. Most of these things are "disposable" by nature, so why spend more than you have to? THREE. Storage Containers: There are plenty of toss-and-go containers, sandwich bags, storage bags and aluminum foil-styled containers by name brand manufacturers. The dollar store does accept manufacturer coupons, so you can often buy these items for much less than a dollar a piece. FOUR. Office Supplies: Who doesn't always seem to need notepads, tape, sharpie markers or envelopes? It is important to buy the smallest amount of some of these items as possible, because things like pencils, crayons and scissors are real hit or miss as far as quality or longevity goes. You can't buy everything in a dollar store and believe that it will be the best thing ever, but we hope that these suggestions will help you stretch all of your pennies. TWO. Glassware: There are plenty of plates, bowls, wine glasses, martini glasses, mugs and other glasses to choose from, and these affordable items are great if you are just getting your first place. FIVE. Candy! There is a big selection of candy including some of your favorite movie theater candies to be had. Sometimes the portions are smaller than you might expect, but candy! March 19, 2015 The Ranger News 7 OPINION Governor Walker's Budget Offers More Questions than Solutions by Mark Weber When Governor Walker unveiled his new budget, one of the key components was a thirteen percent cut of state funding for the University of Wisconsin higher education system. Widespread concern throughout the UW system spread. Chancellors from different UW branches talked of how this would affect their schools, and ultimately the students. But what do we really know about the impact of this budget? How will it affect us here at UWParkside? The answer seems to be a resounding: "We are not quite sure." Here is what we do know. We know that the Governor has done this before. We know that when things get cut, they stay cut, and there is no use in trying to get him to change his mind. He has a very precise idea of what he wants, and whether you agree with it or not, he is going to carry that idea forward. So where does that leave the UW system as a whole? More directly, where does that leave UW-Parkside and Parkside students? Let's look at it from large scale to small. This budget will go into effect in two years, beginning in the year 2017. That means the system has two years to figure out how it is going to handle the reduction of funding. Throughout the system the consensus seems to be that in order to function under the new budget, there will have to be a serious loss of jobs, first and foremost. The Chancellor of UW-Milwaukee forecast a loss of 200 to 300 personnel, UW-Stout predicted 50 to 90 and UW-Stevens Point estimated around 115. The leaders of both UW-Madison and UW-River falls have said that there seems to be no way to avoid layoffs and that there is a high possibility that jobs will be cut. But what type of jobs? The Chancellor of UW-Milwaukee said that it would have to start with Administrative jobs first, then there would be a decrease in full-time professors with a switch to more parttime adjunct professors, then research funding would be cut and finally, costs to students. Here at UW-Parkside, this reporter was told by a reliable source that is currently teaching here that already ten current teachers that hold multiple positions within their departments have been told that they will not be coming back. Another source who is a long time professor here said, on the condition of anonymity, that he was aware of professors either losing their jobs entirely or getting pay cuts, while administration was being given raises. A student senator told us that when discussing the budget with the Chancellor here at Parkside, the perception was that our Chancellor was unsure of exactly what was going on. We do know that there is a tuition freeze that lasts until 2017, so if you are going to graduate within that time frame, you do not have to be concerned about that. But it seems like you do have to be concerned about larger classes, fewer teachers being asked to accomplish more tasks and possibly a smaller admin- ~ istration staff to assist you with your non-scholastic concerns. After 2017 there is a big cloud of confusion as to what will happen to the students. The Governor was asked and he said that there would be an "inflation-based cap" on tuition, but that was not specifically written in the budget. This reporter encourages all of ~ you to go to the uwp.edu webpage, and at the bottom of the page there are links to view a budget summary, the governor's speeches and transcripts as well as reactions to this budget. What we do know is that the UW-system is losing money from the state. What we don't know is how hard it will hit us and in what fashion, and not knowing seems to be worse than the facts. Effectively Workout at Home with Parkside's New Mini Course by Chelsie Aloisi We have all heard the excuses as to why we don't work out more — there's not enough time, I'll just eat better or the more popular of the two, it is simply too costly to join a gym. Signing up for a gym membership can be expensive and those extra hidden fees are no fun for anyone. But what if you didn't have to join a gym to stay fit and healthy? What if you could workout at home in your PJs without paying beaucoup dollars? Student activity organizations here on campus have developed innovative health activities for all students to participate in at little to no cost. This month, along with the Ranger Wellness activities, Parkside is offering what they call a "mini course" in working out at home. The course will be taught by Synchronicity, a successful Pilate studio in Racine that is also teaming up with Parkside to provide education on how to work out at home. The course is described as being an excellent tool for those who want to maximize their at home workouts, as is illustrated under the course description: "You don't need to spend hundreds of dollars on costly equipment or a personal trainer. Learn effective exercises for your entire body using a variety of resistance tools, bands, weights, body bar, etc. to achieve lifelong functional strength that you can do right at home. Regardless of your fitness level or age, there's still time to strengthen and tone muscles and joints to prevent further bone loss and feel an increased level of energy." The course will be held at Synchronicity, 6800 Washington Ave., on Saturday, March 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Those interested need to reserve spots ahead of time and there is a cost of $19 per person to join that Saturday. To find out more information about this event and others, search the event calendar online at uwp.edu. Are You Running for STUDENT GOVERNMENT ...or thinking about it? On-air time with WIPZ Eric: email antri002 CONTACT US FOR: An article in RANGER NEWS Doria: email debar004 Sponsored by media organizations Campus Activities and engagements 8 The Ranger News March 19,2015 for at least one of the two Throwback Ranger photos and WIN A $10 GIFT CARD to Subway or Brickstone Eatery email your guess to rangernews@uwp. edu UW Parkside Men's Basketball Team - UWP Ranger jumps for a slam dunk. THROWBACK RANGER Courtesy of the University of Wisconsin Digital Collections at digicoll.library.wisc.edu UW Parkside Women's Swim Team - girls hold up score cards of perfect 10's to score a dive. The UW Parkside Collection at digicoll.library.wisc.edu features resources that document the history and evolution of the University. 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