https://archives.uwp.edu/files/original/23f49e076c4f87ec61b4a958298c7c54.pdf afc1805968fa2a1438a4575141b6c5bd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource University of Wisconsin - Parkside Ranger News Description An account of the resource Student newspaper of UW-Parkside Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document October 9, 2012 The Rane« ««"• B wrmen and edited by students of the University of Wisconsin Parkside and they are soley responsible for its editorial policy and content. Fall Fest Kick-Off leaves students amazed Laura Ellen Pate Bridgers PatebOO 1 @uwp.edu One of the performers captivating the audience at the Dead Man's Carnival. The recent Fall Fest 2012 Kick-Off was a blast with its vaudevilhan circus show, prize wheel, and lollipop tree. As the students gathered in Main Place, a thrilling atmosphere could be felt all around. The highlight of the event was the show by Milwaukee-based act Dead Mans Carnival. Though not all thirty-six performers of the show performed at the Kick-Off, "Gypsy" Geoff Marsh, Sanjula Vamana, and belly dancer Layali were showcased. Marsh wowed the audience with his juggling and plate-spinmng acts, juggling balls, oversized knives, and pins. He even presented some skill with his hat, rolling it from shoulder to shoulder and catching it on the backs of his legs like a hackey sack. He amazed the audience with his ability to spin plates on long, thin, upright wooden sticks and even asked for volunteers to hold the sticks as he set the plates spinning. Our very own Ranger Bear gave this a try! The most exciting part of Marsh's performance was his rope walking act. As six audience volunteers held the rope taut he teetered from one end to the other and added a few juggled pins on his way back across. It is hard to imagine that just six years ago this very man was sleeping in a park in Milwaukee, "When we first got started we were nothing," remarks Marsh when asked of his beginnings with Dead Mans Circus. He maintains that the group always wanted to keep a very risque, punk rock, do-it-yourself style and it was obvious on Monday that they have stayed true to that ideal. Sanjula Vamana, who got his start with being tied up and stuffed into boxes by his siblings as a child, had some funny and edgy acts to display. As a master of the bullwhip he precisely halved every cluster of spaghetti noodles held in the mouth and between the legs of Marsh. As a worn looking fan was brought to the stage its sides fell away, host Pinky remarked, "It is in fact Sanjula's only fan," to the laughter of the audience. Vamana proceeded to stop the fan using the metal piercing in his tongue. He even gave the audience a few laughs in the form of his own audience volunteer. While a girl thought Vamana See Fall Fest, page 5 Obama vs. Romney: Foreign Policy discussion at Parkside James Burns burns029@uwp.edu A lot has been going on in this contentious presidential political climate. Especially now, with the first presidential debate so recently under our belts, many are starting to think about the people that surround two candidates such as Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. Questions like: Who are the people who will handle our increasingly complicated economic dealings with China? Who will determine our stance on Iran's increasingly antagonistic position towards the United States? Enter Peggy James of the Political Science Department here at UW-Parkside. In her presentation to an audience composed of varied groups, such as students from her own classes, other teachers, and interested citizens of Kenosha, she laid out an explanation of each candidate's general background in American foreign policy, and the cabinet of advisors they utilize to make such crucial decisions. In the beginning, James started with questions posed to the audience to determine what we really knew about each candidate's approach. For example, which candidate is being attacked by his opponents for trying to spread democracy and human rights at the barrel of a gun. Between Obama, and Romney, the answer was, in fact, Obama, with his supposed over-enthusiasm to send military aid to rebels in Libya during Gaddafi's reign. Additionally, not to be out done, Romney came up as the candidate that supports a NATO backed campaign of intervention into Syria. As Peggy posited in her presentation, the American Presidency is designed to disappoint. Ironically, as Salma Yusuf put it, "Foreign policy and international relations is as much about actors, personalities, and relationships as it is about substantive policy and protocol". This pretty much boils everything down to a massive game of, "Who is who, who do you know, and how well do you know everybody else?" Professor James proceeded to go through the rosters of both candidates' foreign policy advisory boards and analyzed them. The results turned out to be rather interesting. Obama's cabinet was relatively small, all things considered, consisting of only three men: Mark Lippert, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asia and Pacific who has virtually no experience actually dealing with Asia in any capacity equitable to his position; Ben See Foreign Policy, page 3 The Ranger News October 9, 2012 ^ RpTahneq e r * News I'nivcrsilx ol Wisc onsin Park side Student News paper 900 Wood Road Kenosha, WI 53141 Phone: (262) 595-2287 Fax: (262) 595-2295 E-mail: rangernews@uwp.edu Editor in Chief: Emily Harring harri091@uwp.edu Executive Editor: Maggie Lawler lawle020@uwp.edu Lead Photographer: Carl Rollmann roll mOO 1 @ uwp .edu Staff Reporters: James Burns burns029@ uwp .edu Laura Ellen Pate Bridgers Pateb001@uwp.edu Steven Niemi niemi004@ uwp .edu Nick Knebel knebe001@uwp.edu Lisa Gagliardo gagli012@uwp.edu Adrienne Trumbo trumb005@uwp.edu Jennifer Schmidt schmil57@uwp.edu Ryan Padlo padlo006@uwp.edu Copy Editors: Photographers: Cartoonists: Designers: James Burns burns029@uwp.edu Michael Jensen jense089@uwp.edu Hailey Foglio fogli001@uwp.edu Nick Knebel knebe001@uwp.edu Carl Rollmann rol ImOO 1 @ uwp .edu Zak Eden edenOOO 1 @ uwp .edu Walter Trush trush002@uwp.edu Maggie Lawler lawle020@uwp.edu MISSION STATF.MF.NT: THE RANGER NEWS STRIVES TO INFORM, EDUCATE, AND ENGAGE THE UW-PARKSIDE COMMUNITY BY PUB LISHING WELL-WRITTEN, ACCURATE STUDENT JOURNALISM ON A BIWEEKLY BASIS, AS WELL AS ONLINE. The Ranger News meetings are every Friday at noon in MOLN 107. All students and faculty of UW-Parkside are welcome to attend. Have any comments, concerns, questions, or story ideas? Please e-mail us at: rangernews@uwp.edu. Like to meet with us? We are located in the Student Center in room L101A. Letter from the editor Am I the only one in complete shock that it is all ready October? While I am in love with the brisk days and nights, I am not in love with the fact that I have the GRE on the 13th. When I tell some friends about the test and the process of applying for graduate school (a long, tedious, stressful process), they question if it really seems worth it. I may complain about the process and what I have to do to apply, but I have not once since I began researching different universities wondered if it is worth it. Of course it is. I can think of very few things that are more important (to me) than furthering my education. Of course, academia is not going to be the route everyone takes, which is fine, but why is it academia is one of the paths that always has to defend itself on being worth all the trouble? If any Parksidians are in the process of applying for graduate school, be sure to check out the information session at 11AM on Monday in Wyllie D175. For fellow graduating English majors looking into graduate school, a Q&A is coming up on the 17th. The semester seems to be flying by, probably because we have been shortened to 14 weeks. Midterms approach-eth, so remember to dedicate a fair amount of time to studying. That said, also remember that you need some time to rest. I speak from experience. And don't forget the help some good music and tea can be for studying. I would be far less productive without Bon Iver and blueberry tea to aid me with writing my essays. Have a great week, Parksidians! 9 October 12:00PM-6:00PM Art Exhibition: "Salvaged Views" UW-Parkside Foundation Gallery, The Rita 12:00PM-6:00PM Art Exhibition: "Steal Like an Artist" Emile H. Mathis Gallery, The Rita 12:00PM-6:00PM Art Exhibition: 2012 Wisconsin Visual Arts Exhibition UW-Parkside Fine Arts Gallery, The Rita 10 October 12:00PM-6:00PM Art Exhibition: *§ UWlews Parkside Foundation Gallery, The Rita 12:00PM~6:Q0PM Art Exhibition: "Steal Like an Artist" Emile H. Mathis Gallery, The Rita 12:OOPM-6:OOPM Art Exhibition: 2012 Wisconsin Visual Arts Juried Exhibition UW-Parkside Fine Arts Gallery, The Rita 12:00PM-1:00PM Table Talk: Allies LGBTQ Resource Center 12:00PM-1:00PM „ Career Assessment Series Wyllie D103 12:00PM-1:00PM Noon Concert: James and Susan McKeever/The McKeever Duo Bedford Concert Hall, The Rita 7:00PM-8:00PM Science Night Greenquist 103 11 October 12:00PM-6:00PM Art Exhibition: "Salvaged Views" UW-Parkside Foundation Gallery, The Rita 12:00PM 6:00PM Art Exhibition: "Steal Like an Artist" Emile H. Mathis Gallery, The Rita 12:00PM-6:00PM Art Exhibition: 2012 Wisconsin Visual Arts Juried Exhibition UW-Parkside Fine Arts Gallery, The Rita 6:00PM-7:00PM Speaker: Rebecca Heineman Poplar Room, Student Center 12 October Center 12:00PM-1:00PM Hispanic Heritage Month Speak Out Walnut Room, Student Center 11:00AM 2:00PM Day Without Stigma Under the Bridge, 12:00PM- 1:00 PM Student To Er Molinaro 149 12:00PM-1:00PM How to Write a Proposal Walnut Room, Student Center Send us your press releases, news tips, and opinions! Email us at: rangernews@uwp.edu October y, zuiz 12 October 5:00PM-6:00PM Queer-e-oke The Den, Student Center 13 October 12:00PM-6:00PM Art Exhibition: "Salvaged Views" UW-Parkside Foundation Gallery, The Rita 6:00AM-10:00AM 12:00PM-6:00PM Art Exhibition: "Steal Like an Artist" Emile H. Mathis Gallery The Rita candidates analyzed Rhodes, National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications; and Denis McDonough, who attained his position of Deputy National Security Advisor through clout, having close ties with Obama. Conversely Romney is overloaded with a proverbial army of three hundred foreign policy advisors: Max Boot, whose opinions on the conflict in Afghanistan and other trouble spots in the world crave enlightenment; John Bolton, who holds a lifelong disdain for anything multi-lateral, basically giving him built in bias; Gofer Black, Former Vice Chair of Blackwater, Inc. (now named Xe), who led Bush Jr s rendition program; and Dan Senor who was quoted as saying, "Well, off the record, Paris is burning, but on the record, security and stability are returning to Iraq." It pretty much seems like a choice between the inept and the uncompromising when it comes to foreign policy They each have their warts, so neither seems like an attractive option. If Foreign Policy actually becomes an issue in lieu of the monstrous state of the economy which is far from likely at this point in the race/both candidates will have to do some reevaluating of their cabinet style choices if they are to convince voters that their vision for Americas position in world affairs abroad is sustainable. Otherwise, they run the very serious risk of alienating concerned independents and the more moderate elements of their respective parties. 12:00PM-6:00PM Art Exhibition: 2012 Wisconsin Visual Arts Juried Exhibition UW-Parkside Fine Arts Gallery, The Rita 19 October 10:00 AM-12:30PM 7:00PM-10:00PM Parkside Theater presents: "Three Penny Opera" Black Box Theatre, The Rita 20 October 7:00PM-10:00PM Parkside Theater presents: "Three Penny Opera" Black Box Theatre, The Rita Next Level G A M I N C O N I I N E Interested in video games with an academic twist? If so, NextLevel, UW-Parkside's premier gaming and tech website and podcast is the place for you! Reviews on Final Fantasy XIII-2, Soul Calibur V, the first podcasts, and more can be found at www.nlgo.net. Next- Level can also be found on Facebook under NextLevel Gaming. NextLevel airs on WIPZ every Sunday at 7PM. Check them out today! Attention all UWParkside Student Organizations Looking to advertise upcoming events in an issue of The Ranger News? Email us at rangernews .uwp .edu for rates! The Ranger News October 9, 2012 Lady Rangers let the bodies hit the floor Ryan Padlo padlo006@uwp.edu If I had to play a soundtrack to the lady Rangers' soccer game against Bellarmine on Friday, it would be Drowning Pools "Let the bodies hit the floor." There wasn't too much action in terms of great offensive play and great defense from both squads, for the first sixty minutes of the game. On the other hand, there were some absolute kill shots on the field that would have warranted a fine, and suspension, from Roger Goodell (NFLs commissioner). That was until Madison Pickett placed a perfect pass to Megan Owens for the first goal of the game in the 64th minute. That goal brought instant energy to the team, and crowd. That energy was soon snapped once Bellarmine retaliated with a goal of their own in the 80th minute. The lady Rangers kept up the stingy defense to force the game into O.T. The first nine minutes of overtime was a lot like the first 63 minutes of the game: tough defense, tough girls, no shots. As soon as I started to pack it up to leave the lady Rangers stole the ball and broke down field. Ashley Meyer passed the ball ahead to a wide open Stephanie Barsuli. Stephanie, on the left side of the box, lined up a shot and fired away with a thunderous blast. Amy Kunowski, the goalkeeper for Bellarmine, dove to try to save the ball but there was nothing she could do because the ball had already blown by her like the roadrunner for a goal in the right corner. The lady Rangers pulled out an exciting upset over the 30th ranked Bellarmine knights. When I asked the coach what were the keys to the game he responded, "Strategically, we moved from three in the back to four" late in the first half. He also felt this was "a huge win" for the program, because this shows they can play with anybody in the country. Keep up the good job ladies. The UW-Parkside fan base is behind you 100 percent. Above: Stephanie Barsuli makes a break with the ball. Below: The Lady Rangers cheer together after a well deserved victory. Parkside Men s Soccer: A tale of two halves Ryan Padlo padlo006@uwp.edu The UW-Parkside men's soccer team lost 2-0 Friday afternoon at home to Bellarmine University. The first half was completely dominated by Bellarmine. The Rangers looked over powered, over matched, and just out played in the first half. Bellarmine put constant pressure on the Rangers' defense all half. Nick Haftalin, UW-Parkside goalkeeper, was under constant assault. The Rangers could not clear the ball out of their zone. If the Rangers did clear the ball and went on the offensive it was only for thirty seconds at most. Then a Bellarmine player would steal the ball, and another attack on the ranger goal would happen. The first half was a bit chippy between the two teams. There was some pushing and shoving going on when fighting for position, even when there was no position to fight for. Bellarmine scored both of their goals in the first half. Bellarmine had complete momentum of the game going into the halffime. When the opening whistle blew for the second half, the Rangers took the ball and shoved it down the throat of Bellarmines defense. The Rangers getting their first great shot on goal of the game came with in the first minute of the second half. The shot was a bit rush and sailed over the goal. That was there best opportunity to score all game. Coach Zitzke, UW-\Parkside coach, said it would have been big for us to score in the first five minutes of the second half; "We would have put them on their heels, and it would have been a whole new ball game." Even with the squandered opportunity, the Rangers did not keep their heads down, and stayed on the attack. A few minutes later, the Rangers got another decent shot, but this was also air mailed over the goal. Bellarmine started to feel heat of the Rangers attack, and began to play a little dirty. Momentum was up in the air and it looked like the Rangers were about to snatch it. Just then a Bellarmine player blatantly threw down a Rangers player, but not a single referee saw it. This is when things really started to really get physical between both teams. The referees starting to sense the pick up in physical play and were looking to make an example out of someone. That someone was a UW-Parkside player who was hit with a red card for a tackle on the ball. He was clearly going for the ball, but the officials wanted to settle both teams down. This was a controversial call at best. The referee was way out of line with throwing that red card like he was handing out candy on Halloween. I never like to say the officials determine the outcome of a game, especially when UW-Parkside was already down two to nothing, but that red card completely took the wind out of the Rangers' sail and halted all hopes of a come back. From there on out the game was pretty much a stalemate. Even playing with one less player, the majority of the second half the Rangers played with much more passion and intensity then the first half. [I] was very proud of the way the team fought back in the second half," said Coach Zitzke. Nick Haftalin played exceptionally wel,l with multiple jumping saves in the middle of traffic thicker then downtown Chicago during rush hour on a Friday night. We had a nice turn out for the game, but we need more students to come out and support our mens soccer team who fight for us fellow Rangers! October 9, 2012 The Ranger News ainment Fall Fest: A "Dead Man's" carnival to remember to be popping the balloons that she held with each crack of his whip, Marsh actually hovered nearby, popping each with a pin. How was she to know, though, when both Vamana and herself were blindfolded? Vamana is a veteran of his art, having begun his practice at a young age. "I started sideshow when I was probably seven years old," he says. While living in Madison, Wi he missed his bus one day and met Marsh during one of his street performances, being mistaken by an onlooker as someone in on the act." The two joined with the shows host, Pinky, and formed Dead Mans Carnival. "Everything we've done was all selftaught," remarks Vamana. Interspersed between the acts of Marsh and Vamana were the belly dance performances of Layali. Dancing to Sataki, a traditional form of Greek folk music, she added a little femininity to the show. As she danced around in her beaded green costume and swirled her life-size gold fan, the audience was captured. A true artist of her trade she enchanted the audience members each time she danced with just a few sidelong glances and a shake of her hips. Students were still spinning the prize wheel as the show ended and the Kick-Off began to wind down and it was clear that no one wanted to cease the fun. The Fall Fest 2012 Kick-Off was an afternoon to be remembered. The attending students could be viewed all around taking part in the circus-style activities and watching the stage show. This event brought a little circus excitement into each attendee's life and reminded everyone that school really can be fun. Women's Volleyball falls at Bellarmine University Ryan Padlo padlo006@' iwp.edu Two performers from the Dead Man's Carnival. The lady Rangers volleyball team took on Bellarmine University Friday night. The opening match was one that the lady Rangers took slight control of during the first couple of points. Bellarmine came storming back with some nice kills and blocks. The lady Rangers took the blows and then returned the favor with some body shots of their own. The first match was very entertaining with some long rallies and savvy play by the ladies. The lady Rangers, unfortunately, were not able to pull out the tough battle in the first match, losing 25-22. This did not deter the ladies, who came out strong in the second match. Like the first match, the second match was a back and forth contest between the two teams. Bellamine had two strong players who were the catalyst for the team. The lady Rangers countered with hustle and grit from the whole team, lead by Sarah Mlachnik. The great defense did not translate into enough point on offense. The lady Rangers lost another close match 25-23. The beginning of the third match was something special to see. If you had just walked into the gym and did not know the score, you would of thought the lady rangers were winning the match. The entire team was rooting for one another, and had an awesome array of handshakes before the match. That enthusiasm was not enough to pull out the third match. The third match was not even close at 25-10. The ladies never showed poor body language, or turned on each other. There was just as much, if not more, support for one another in defeat, then I have seen in some teams after a victory. Even though we had lost the game, I was proud that those group of girls were representing me and my university. Win or lose these girls have a lot of integrity. This is an indicator of true champions. So come out and watch our lady Rangers' volleyball team, because there are big things in store for them this season. 6 The Ranger News October 9,2012 An Apple a Day Does This Vending Machine Make Me Look Fat? Adrienne Trumbo Trumb005@rangers.uwp.edu New vending machines have been installed in both Molinaro and Wyllie Halls. These new machines are touted as being more energy efficient. It is appreciated that the University of Wisconsin-Parkside is becoming greener, does it really matter that we have these new machines anyway? Vending machines are a part of our lives, whether we like it or not. In an age of constant movement with business, work, classes, and family, they are a convenient and inexpensive choice. Are they the best choice for something wholesome? Probably not. But that is not their purpose. If I'm trying to watch my figure, then it may not be the best place to grab a snack. Why does this even matter? It affects students. This is not just about eating healthier; it's about the options available that affect the food choices students make, and also the larger impact of decisions. While there are healthier options for students, those options are mainly for those living on campus. UW-Parkside dining does not have to always mean fried chicken strips and a Styrofoam-tasting apple. UW-Parkside Dining Services offer what is called "The Box." This involves students ordering fresh and organic produce, which is then delivered to them on campus; students simply have to fill out a form and pick it up. They offer both fruits and vegetables of various assortment and sizes. The problem with "Hie Box,' however, is that it was not advertised. When living on campus I would have taken advantage of this if I had known it existed, but because I have changed by status from "on campus resident" to "commuter," there are now limited food options for me to grab between classes. So I, like many other commuters, am stuck sitting in CART drinking a watered down Verona blend while munching on some cheddar Chex Mix. Students cannot live on Chex Mix alone. I'm not saying that it's Parkside's fault that I forgot my coffee on the kitchen counter today, or that I ate my delicious Honeycrisp apple in the car on the way here. What I am saying is that commuters, who don't have the luxury of going back to their rooms to grab a snack or ordering organic produce, should have viable options to sustain them throughout the day that won t give them diabetes or high cholesterol. This cannot be just a one-sided arrangement though. There has to be some sort of accountability on the student's part for their growing waistline. Sure, it could be easier to learn about healthier programs and foods that UW-Parkside offers, but it also takes the desire for these things. Carrots are healthier than French fries. Apples are healthier than cake. These are things we know. Instead of taking frustration out only on UW-Parkside for your growing waistline, consider what you are putting in your body. UW-Parkside isn't blameless, but neither are the students. Consider going vegetarian for a day or week. Replace those chips with celery. Take the stairs. I'm not perfect at following these, and UW-Parkside does not always make it easy, but anything worth having usually isn't easy. Am I saying that UW-Parkside should remove the vending machines? No. UW-Parkside's job is not that of a babysitter telling students what they can and cannot eat. This is where things get a little tricky. It's not just the students that would be affected by the removal of the vending machines but also the employees of the vending service. The vending service used is Compass/Canteen Vending. This is the oldest vending company in the nation and has been around since 1929. It is a franchise, so when UW-Parkside uses this vending company, it is supporting local families since it has local owners. The company as a whole prides itself in customer "service, innovation, leadership, quality, wellness, and people," according to the company website. How can we punish a company for doing what they have been employed to do? Here we are students, stuck between a rock and a hard place. It's not easy making the right choices to snack on, I'm right there with you, but it is also not easy to get a hold of them. Only a mutual agreement between the students and UWParkside dining services can promote any sort of change. Maggie Lawler lawle020@uwp.edu If you re anything like me, you probably can't leave home without your cell phone. Heck, you probably can't even read this sentence without glancing at it at least one or twice. You're the type that claims to be a fantastic multitasker, flowing effortlessly back and forth between Facebook, Twitter, Tumbli, and text messaging all with your fingers. You've become such a pro at phone surfing while walking, that you don't even need to look up anymore. Oop, there s that familiar crack in the flooring, I must be in Molinaro." Now I don t actually know if there's a crack in the flooring in Molinaro, that was just an example. But stay with me. Our generation is the technology generation. We own it. In about 20 years, our children will probably even be operated by a sim card and a couple of triple A batteries. Heres the question though, why is it that when we have an iPhone 4S, a MacBook Pro, an iPad, and an iTouch, do we feel the need to go invest in an iPhone 5? Don t get me wrong, I'm a complete sucker for new things. If it s shiny, chances are 111 just gravitate towards it without meaning to. But is a slightly bigger screen really a reason to drop $200 plus on a brand new phone? I have small thumbs, and frankly I'm not sure I could get them to stretch around the entire screen anyway. Siri was the main reason I bought the iPhone 4S. I saw on the commercials all of these people talking with her, and asking her to do things. That looked so fun to me. But now, every time I ask her something she says "I dont know, grandma. And quite honestly that is just rude. Is technology drastically improving? Or is this all just a quick way to make a few more bucks? I hear plenty of adults always talking about "back in my day, things actually worked." And if we truly think about it, they're right. It seems like every year or two this brand new technology that should be lasting a decade fizzles out and we have to spend even more money on a "new and improved" model. I don't exactly need a refrigerator that has a built in television. Do you know what that would do to me? I would never stand up again. I would sit in a chair, in my kitchen, and watch the TV. I would open said fridge, stuff my face, and continue to watch TV. Is this technology helpful, or hurtful? I've been spending quite a while writing this, any ideas why? Because I cannot stop picking up my cell phone. I got the new Jurassic Park Builder App, and now my entire life is devoted to feeding my dinosaurs. It is the first thing I do when I wake up, and the last thing I do before I go to sleep. This is a problem. Anything new, I am into. I had a long relationship with Draw Something until all of my friends got sick of me, Words with Friends was fun until as I mentioned prior I ran out of friends. Come to think of it, I'm sure there are apps for that too. I'll have to remind Siri to search "friendship" later. Really though, is all of this technology good for us? Or are we becoming way too dependent on it? Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go feed my dinosaurs. The Ranger News The big eight: how to stay healthy this flu season Nick Knebel Knebe001@rangers.uwp.edn You've been healthy all summer long, and the month of September goes by in much the same fashion. Just when you think you won't get sick this year - a coworker gets the sniffles. Your mom has a cough. That one kid you sit next to in math wipes his nose a lot with his hands. Suddenly - before you know it - there you are, on the couch with a bucket next to you, trying your best to just hold down a few crackers and some water. Heres some tips on how to avoid that burden this year, and how to NOT pass it on to someone else should you get sick. 1. Employ basic hygiene. It's really not that difficult. Try to wash your hands as soon as possible after sneezing or coughing or whatever it is you re doing that's generally just gross. 2. Once upon a time, I was walking down the hallways on campus. A normal, everyday occurrence. The sun was shining, the birds were chirping, the students procrastinating: everything was right in the world. And then she turned the corner. A shorter girl, with flowing, long blonde hair, carrying her books in one arm. As we came close to each other, she sniffled (quite audibly) and reached her free hand up to her face. Blatantly, I was transfixed, staring at the horror that is about to happen right in front of me. I saw the hand approach the nose. It wiped the snot, and continued to her hair. I kid you not - this girl literally wiped her snot away with her hand and then ran that same hand through her long blonde hair two seconds later. To anyone that would ever think this type of behavior would be okay in public (students who publicly pick their noses, I'm talking to you), please reconsider your actions before you carry them out. Then, if you still think this type of disgusting and really unhygienic thing that you're about to do is still a good idea, wait a minute, think about it again, and then do us all a favor and wait a few weeks before deciding on it or not. 3. Take a shower. Not only does it help keep you cleaner and healthier, but we've all the unfortunate task of sitting through a fifty-minute gened course when the person in the chair next to us smells like rotting food. Nobody wants to be that person. And you definitely don't want to be the person causing that person next to you to have to cover their nose like Edward from Twilight for fifty minutes. Because, let's be honest: nobody wants anything Twilight related. 4. If you have to cough or sneeze - do so in your shoulder or elbow! It's such a simple action - and it really helps. I don't understand it, but whenever I see people that cough or sneeze into their hands, it's like they go into "I MUST TOUCH ALL OF THE THINGS" mode - and it's really disgusting. You prevent the spreading of a LOT of germs by simply avoiding ever getting them on your hands in the first place - and, if you're lazy, I think it's actually less energy-consuming to turn your head and cough (ha!) than it is to raise your hands to do so. And if you don't even cover your sneeze or cough with your hand and just do it into the open air - please, go home. You probably don't even go here, extra feelings or not. 5. Drink some fluids! Eat more fruit! I know it's hard (especially for you non-commuters) to eat healthy (especially with the food sometimes offered on campus) - but it's not impossible. An apple a day actually does wonders -1 started doing this about two months ago, and I've noticed that I have more energy, I focus better, and I've not gotten sick in over six months, when I used to have the immune system of a sponge. 6. Avoid sharing beverages. Would you kiss this person? If the answer is no, keep your drink to yourself (or their drink away from your mouth). 7. Wash your hands as often as possible - ESPECIALLY after going to the bathroom. We aren't in kindergarten anymore; I sure hope mommy doesn't have to tell you to "wash up after potty," when you're at home. Tell me why I see guys walking out of the men's bathroom all the time without washing their hands? Oh, you're going to Subway and want me to join you for lunch? No thanks. Don't be disgusting, and please, keep both yourself, and the rest of us, healthy. 8. Finally - if you're sick - the type of contagious I'm-spreading-plague type sick, just stay at home for the day. Drink a lot of fluids, eat well, and get your rest so you can come back healthy and 100%. I know it can be a bear to miss a couple of classes and get behind in homework, but most professors set up their syllabi in such a way that you have a couple of absences that won't count against you. Use these wisely - and when you need them - such as you're really gross-out type sick. Don't come to school and spread it to the rest of us. Of course you shouldn't stay home for a fever of 99 degrees, nor should you for a small cough, but you should have enough common sense to know when it's just a small cold, and when it's not. For the sake of the rest of us - let's hope so. University Police make safety first priority Adrienne Trumbo Trumb005@rangers.uwp.edu Images from last school year's lockdown flood my mind. How could it not when discussing campus safety? Whatever your opinion may be about how that situation was handled, University of Wisconsin-Parkside Police did their best to make sure we felt safe: they escorted students around campus, reassured us that they were on "our side," and stepped up their patrol. It was clear. They were not to be taken lightly when safety was in question. Their dedication to safety is clearly mapped out on their website. I was impressed that University Police had so many procedures and involvement in campus life. The University Police website gives detailed lists of how to stay safe, what to do in an emergency, and options for learning more about campus safety. Crime statistics are also on the website—let's just say 2006 was a rough year, but these statistics seem to be improving. It is reassuring knowing that I can call on the University Police if I am ever in need of assistance. When asked if she feels safe on campus, freshman Selina Amborne responded positively with having the comfort of "knowing there are police that are around all the time." Amborne was aware of the safety classes that are available as well as the PSGA Safe Walk, although she has not taken advantage of them yet. There clearly is a reason she, and others, feel safe. The University Police are not a silent, hidden force on campus; rather, they get involved and seem very approachable to students. Some of the services available to students are the PSGA Safe Walk. This program is available by calling the University Police Department at (262) 595-2455 (ext. 2455 from an on-campus phone) or stopping by the Safe Walk table on the Main Concourse outside of the library entrance. The Community Service Officers are employed by the University Police and have "undergone a criminal background check" according to the Safe Walk website. Other available services are the safety classes. These classes are available to students who want to gain a better understanding of safety issues, how to prevent crimes, and what to do in an emergency. Here is a schedule of the upcoming safety classes for the rest of the fall semester: October 17 8c 23 •Property Crimes, noon, Molinaro 114 Different crimes explained theft, burglary, robbery, learn more and talk to an Officer on how to best defend against these crimes. October 22 •"Out:" Civilian response to active shooter, noon, Molinaroll4 This class will help you recognize potential violence indicators, and describe actions to take when confronted with an active shooter. November 14 & 20 •Dangerous Drugs on campus, noon, Molinaro 114 This class takes an in depth look at current drug use across American colleges -Prescription drugs and drinking a deadly combination. Living on campus for two years in the past and now being a commuter, I can honestly say I feel safe here. Leaving classes late at night and having safety tips readily available to me increase my confidence in the University Police and the importance of campus safety. And let's be honest, it's super impressive that a bicycling police officer can go as fast as a car. What is Cool? 338 Zak Eden edenOOO 1 @uwp.edu The Adventures of Pineapple and Bear Part 2: Jim "The Omnipotent Owl" Walter Trush trush002@uwp.edu S E T to yoa fHoRrA CtHER 7a h, HE S P i k f ! THAT ALMOST H I T MY K CASTLE;? . 4N md* wto 15 m Headline Used for newspapers, the Headline element describes the main article of the issue. 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