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UWPAC124 Ranger News Text Any textual data included in the document T h r e e s c h o l a r s h i p s t o h e l p k e e p t u i t i o n e x p e n s e s d o w n Ke ep up t o d ate with the n ew s at TRNO nline. org. PUI S|G et p ts id for The Ranger New s i s w ritten and edi ted by stu den ts of the Univ ersity of W iscon sin-P arksi de, and the y are solel y resp onsib le for its editorial policy and con ten t. F e b r u a r y 2 5 , 2 0 1 6 Imag es s p a rk controversy A t W h it e w at er , La C ro ss e, s tu d e n ts in rac ial co nf li ct BY SHAW N ALLEN allen07 8@rang ers.uwp .edu & JALE N PERRY perry039@rangers. uw p. ed u Ra ce rel ati on s wit hin the UW sy ste m hav e bee n an im po rta nt top ic o f dis cu ssi on as o f l ate . F rom the Bo ard of Re ge nts pa ssi ng a res olu tio n pre ser v­ in g the rig ht o f fre e s pe ec h, t hat ma ny se e a s op po rtu nit y to op en up roo m fo r hat e s pe ec h, a nd no w s ep ar ate inc id en ts on tw o U W c am pu se s. A sn ap ch at po st f ea tur ed tw o w hit e s tud en ts fro m UW -W hit ew ate r w ith wh at they cla im to be a fa cia l c le an se r, b ut wh at oth ers be lie ve to be bla ck fac e. An oth er e ve nt hap pe ne d o n the ca mp us of UW -La Cr os se ; a rac ist dr aw in g o f a bla ck ma n ha ng in g f rom a tre e wit h KK K me mb ers da nc ing un de rn ea th, a s w as tik a, a nd the ha sh ta g, # Bl ac k- Li ve sD on tM att er we re all fou nd on the sa me wi pe bo ar d. Bla ck S tude nt U nion s giv e opin ions Pr es ide nt o f UW -P ark sid e's BS U A nd re Ho l­ lan d s aid tha t h e b eli ev es tha t th e p ict ur e w as di sg us tin g. J an ay Al sto n, A m em be r o f W hit ew a­ te r's BS U , sai d tha t s he wil l p ut all her po we r in to eli mi na tin g rac ism thr ou gh ou t c am pu s a nd tha t th ey 're pu sh ing ot he rs to he lp. Cha ncel lors : da mag e con trol UW -W hit ew ate r's ch an ce llo r, B ev erl y Ko pp er, pro mp tly issu ed a s tat em en t, s ay ing the pic tur e po ste d wa s h urt ful an d d es tru cti ve to the ca m pu s co mm un ity . An e ve nt was he ld, P izz as w ith t he c han cell or, ap ­ pro xim atel y 8 0 stu den ts, inc lud ing seve ral me mb ers of the Wh itew ater BS U, sh are d th eir e xpe rien ces o n cam pu s in clu din g ra cial slur s an d m icro agg ress ion s acc ord ing to t he ch an cel lor 's let ter. Sh e s ay s t ha t t he iss ue s a re s eri ou s a nd mu st be PHO TO VIA SNAPC HAT /G ROU PME This Sn apc hat photo of UW-White water stu de nts ha s cau sed out rag e am ong s om e UW stu de nts . ad dr es se d. S he clo se s wit h a pr om ise tha t th ey ar e tak ing ste ps in th e r igh t di re cti on . UW -La C ros se ch anc ello r, Joe Go w, re spo nde d by se ndi ng out a co py o f t he p ictu re v ia ca mp usw ide em ail , stati ng t hat the a mo unt o f h ate sp eec h re por ted on cam pus was unu sual ly h igh for the year . Go w ha s b een qu ote d by W EA U as sa yi ng "t he ex pe rie nc e o f pe op le o f c olo r i s d iff ere nt an d th ey 're su bje ct to s om e p ret ty nas ty thi ng s," sai d Go w. " A nd we ha ve to be se ns itiv e t o t ha t a nd we ha ve to ask pe op le no t t o d o t hat an d try to un de rst an d wh y t ha t's ha pp en ing and wh at we can do to pre ve nt it ." Park side a dmin istra tor g ives i npu t Da mi an Ev an s sa id tha t a ny an d a ll hat e c rim es are dis tur bin g to hi m , bu t c on tex t is als o i mp or tan t wh en loo kin g at a sto ry . "O bv iou sly , an y t yp e of Ha te C rim e o r l ang uag e is v ery dis tur bin g t o m e. In a dd itio n, b ein g a par t of UW Sy ste m ma kes it a litt le m or e ag on izi ng be­ ca us e h igh er ed uc ati on is a bo ut lea rni ng and the re are mu ltip le wa ys to e ng ag e in the con ver sat ion and lear n... In th e ev ent it wa sn 't b lack fac e an d t ake n ou t of con tex t th at i s u nfo rtu na te b ec aus e it pai nts the pic ture that dis cre pan cie s in rac e a re s ear che d for ver sus so me thi ng that oc cu rs. " Wh en ask ed ho w he fee ls stu de nt s a nd sp ea k­ ing up f or the m se lv es , he sai d tha t a ny on e w ith co nc ern s s ho uld or ga niz e a nd be he ar d. H e g oe s on to s ay tha t s tud en ts ha ve the rig ht to ma ke an d su bm it any co nc er ns or iss ue s t he y ma y ha ve . Ev an s c on tin ue d by ad din g tha t c om mu nic ati on is key for an yth ing to ha pp en . "T he re sh ou ld be a d isc us sio n wit h t he co n­ ce rne d pa rty an d the par ty in po sit ion of po we r," he sa id . "T he n the re s ho uld be ac tio n. Le gi sla ­ tion cr ea te s a co ntr ol sit uat ion by pe rce pti on fro m ma rgi nal ize d g ro up s. Th er efo re I w ou ld co nc lu de wi th co nv ers ati on is th e k ey to cre ati ng suc ce ssf ul ch an ge . In the ev en t o ne is un wi llin g to c on ve rse wit h y ou the n you mu st uti liz e o the r m ea ns ." Ev an s wa nts stu de nt s to h av e s tro ng sta nc es on to pi cs , bu t h e a lso urg es stu de nt s t o s tan d o n tho se sta nc es wit h fac ts and re as on . #Bla ckou t spe aks Ty rie k M ac k, a me mb er of th e l ea de rsh ip te am , sai d tha t "r eg ar dl es s o f t he int en tio ns of the stu de nt s wh o too k the ph ot o, a dm in ist rat io n too k ap pr op ria te ste ps by rel ea sin g an ap olo gy an d ho ldi ng a f oru m fo r it s s tu de nts of co lo r." Mac k ad ds th at the y "fin d it di stur bing that politic al figure s igno re th e exp erie nce s of th e stud ents o f col or; The re w ere in cide nts th at stu den ts of co lor fa ced , does he th ink we d ese rve a n apo logy for t hos e?" Ell a Skla w, ano ther mem ber o f the # Bla cko ut lea d­ ersh ip te am s ays this is m ore th an a n iso lated inci den t. "T he fa ct th ese e ven ts ha ve occ urre d on mul tiple UW cam pus es in su ch a sma ll am oun t of t ime i s in­ dica tive of the p robl ems i n the e ntir e inst ituti on," s he said . She a dds t hat in addi tion to m onit orin g min ority stud ent s' expe rien ces o n cam pus es ac ross t he sy ste m, that th e UW Sys tem need s to ad dres s this di rectl y. Cla rifi cat ion ; "F ree sp ee ch vs . Sa fe sp ac es " A few read ers w ere co nfu sed abo ut th e stor y, "Fre e Spe ech vs. Sa fe Sp ace s," in the F eb. 11 ed itio n. Th ey fo und our reporting abou t exac tly wha t the B oard of Reg ent s did o r did not p ass u nclea r. Th e Re gent s hav e recently pass ed a resolu tion t hat pr otec ts all f ree spe ech o n all U W ca mp use s. They did n ot spe ak o n saf e spa ces o n an y cam pus for th ose fr ee sp eec h eve nts to ha ppen or what c onst itute s hat e spe ech , which they s ay i s ha rd. Th e Unite d Co unci l of UW S tude nts char ges t hat th e pro tectio n of all fre e spe ech unde r this resolu tion c an an d even tuall y wil l lea d to hate s pee ch. Acc ordi ng t o the st ude nt org ani ­ zatio n an d ad viso r han dbo ok, UW - Park side d oes hav e pla ces w here indi vidu als or o rgan izat ions c an h old unpl anne d fre e spe ech e ven ts. Th os e are as are in the main com ple x: Stu ­ den t Cen ter L I C om mu ter L oun ge acro ss fro m t he St ude nt In volve ­ men t Cen ter a nd o utsi de th e m ain com ple x: so uth we st cem ent se atin g wall o n t he Stu den t Cen ter Plaz a betw een t he Stu den t Cen ter an d Mo lina ro H all. Acc ord ing to the 201 5-1 6 stud ent on pag es 50 -51 , the Uni vers ity p oli­ cie s on pick etin g, rall ies, p ara des , dem ons trat ion s, and o the r asse mb les say s tha t tho se ev ents a re al low ed as lo ng a s yo u d o in t he de sign ated are as, and you d o not gath er a hug e eno ugh cro wd that it wou ld m ak e leav ing a nd en teri ng b uild ings hard for s tud ent s, intenti onal ly cre ate an unre ason able am oun t of noi se, and inten tiona lly c aus e vio lenc e. D e t a i l s e m e r g e o n c a m p u s s e x a s s a u lt Al leg ed as sa ila nt faces th re e ch ar ge s, n u m b e r of c o u n ts re m ai n s u n c e rt a in BY MAT THEW D MER EDITH mered 010@r angers . uw p. ed u A fe w mo re de tai ls ha ve be co me av ail ab le reg ard ing the se xu al as sau lt c as e o pe ne d o n UW -P ar ks ide 's c am pu s l ast we ek . St ud en ts a t UW -P ark sid e r ec eiv ed an em ail Mo nd ay Fe b. 8 a bo ut an all eg ed se xu al ass aul t tha t o cc ur red on ca mp us a d ay ear lie r. Ac co rd in g to Pa rk sid e Po lic e D ep art me nt ch ief Jo sep h He lle r a "n on -s tu de nt " w as ap ­ pre he nd ed Su nd ay an d c ha rge d wi th sec on d- de gr ee se xu al as sa ul t o f a Pa rk sid e s tud en t. He lle r a lso ind ica ted tha t t he all eg ed as sa il­ ant wa s c har ged wi th mo re tha n jus t t he fel on y co un t o f s ex ua l a ss au lt, inc lud ing mu ltip le co un ts of tw o oth er c ha rge s o f b att ery and the ft, tho ug h how ma ny co un ts rem ain un cle ar. Futu re of c ase, cou nts unce rtain He lle r n ote d tha t t he fat e o f t he ca se lies in th e d ist ric t a tto rn ey 's ha nd s. T he dis tri ct at ­ tor ne y ma y off er a ple a d ea l, w hic h if a cc ep ted will mo ve the ca se alo ng mo re qu ick ly. Ho w­ ev er, if t he ac cu sed ple ad s n ot gui lty , th e c as e ma y be in K en os ha 's c ou rt s ys tem fo r m on ths . As in ma ny ot he r c as es of se xu al as sa ult , Pa rk sid e P oli ce De pa rtm en t ch ief Jo sep h He lle r s aid , "t he vic tim kn ew the as sa ila nt ." He lle r sa id tha t h e i s w ith ho ldi ng the na m e of the ac cu sed and the co mp lai na nt " to pro tec t th e v ict im ." H e a lso sa id, " Ev er yo ne is inn o­ ce nt un til pro ven gu ilt y." Th e exa ct n umb er of c oun ts of ea ch ch arge is­ sue d rem ains w ithhe ld fo r sim ilar r eason s. Hell er said that m ore infor mati on wi ll be a vail ­ abl e thro ugh of ficial recor ds as this ca se m ove s throu gh th e Ke nosh a Co unty Co urt an d m ay alre ady b e onli ne. He lle r s aid th e inc ide nt oc cu rre d i n o ne of th e r esi de nc e h all s o n c am pu s. "I am not go ing to s ha re the sp ec ifi c [r es i­ de nc e h al l], " s aid Ch ief He lle r. " M y pri ori ty is to ke ep the vi ct im 's i de nti ty [fr om th e p ub lic ]. It 's an on go ing inv est iga tio n. T he re 's no t m uc h I' m go ing to be ab le to re le as e." Stud ent safe ty a prio rity He lle r e xp lai ne d t ha t t he de pa rtm en t rel ea sed inf or ma tio n to stu de nt s o n M on da y bec au se the re wa s n o i mm ed iat e t hr ea t. "T he sus pec t w as app reh end ed q uic kly an d the re w as no o ng oin g t hre at. If t he a ssa ila nt wa s sti ll o n t he loo se we wo uld hav e im me dia tel y r e­ lea sed an em erg en cy tex t sim ila r t o th e t orn ado wa rni ng s se nt t o s tud en ts o n the ir c ell ph on es. " Un de r t he Cl er y A ct th e P .P.D. is r eq uir ed to rel ea se inf orm ati on ab ou t c rim es co mm itte d o n un ive rsi ty gr ou nd s i n a tim ely ma nn er. In the ca se of thi s i nc ide nt, the re wa s an em ail se nt ap pr ox im ate ly 2 4 h ou rs af ter it o cc ur red . "T he he alt h, sa fe ty an d w ell -b ein g o f o ur stu de nt s [a re ] o ur top p ri or it ie s] at all tim es. If y ou see so me thi ng , o r i f s om eth ing ha pp en s to y ou , re po rt i t" , s aid He lle r. "T he re are ma ny re so ur ce s at yo ur dis po sa l a s a stu de nt. T he re 's an op tio n to s pe ak wi th th e d ea n o f s tu de nt s i f yo u d o n ot wa nt to inv olv e t he po lic e. T he re are al so co un se lin g ser vic es fo r st ud en ts to de al wi th iss ue s s uc h a s s ex ua l a ss au lt. " All ca mp us cr im e stati stics c an b e foun d on the UW P web site a nd ar e a m atter o f pub lic rec ord. Th e Cle ry Act sect ion i nclu des sta tistic s from case s not repo rted to the polic e. Th e Ra nge r Ne ws will f ollo w u p on t his sto ry as deta ils em erg e. Ind ex 3 Co m ic s 4 Police Blotter. 7 2 Ca mp us New s 3-4 5- 6 4/ 7 8 A dr at es 5 ..3 /7 Co rre cti on s 2 UW -S ys tem 2 Staff & miss ion.. . 2 C o ll eg e L if e Ways to save mo ne y on text boo ks p a g e 5 W i n t e r s p o r ts CamBU S te a m s r e a d y f o r p o li ce p o s t s e a s o n . r ® i ,or t s 0 o n p a g e s e e p a g e 8 7 C a m p u s N ew s Wh at ever hap pen ed to free bikes? p ag e 3 C o m p le t e T h e R a n g e r H e w s w o r d se a rc h ! C u l t u r e , p a g e 4 W I P Z T O P 5 A L B U M S 21 Op ini on & Edit oria l THE RANGE R NEW S Febr uary 25,2016 Y o u r V o i c e Reasonable d isa gr ee m en ts S a f e s p a c e s c o u l d d i v i d e d i v e r s i t y m o r e Fr ee sp ee ch vs . s af e sp ac e is a co nt ro ve rs y th ro ug h ou t th e UW sy st em co ll eg es . In m y op in io n th er e is no re al so lu tio n of so lv ­ in g th e pr ob le m w ith ha te sp ee ch oc cu rr in g all ar ou nd th e w or ld , le t al on e o n ca m pu se s. By cr ea t­ in g th es e s af e s pa ce s f or st ud en ts to go in or de r to "g et aw ay " fr om ha te sp ee ch an d fe el sa fe , it is cr ea tin g di vi si on be tw ee n ra ce , et hn ic it y, se x , o r w ha te ve r the ha te sp ee ch is ab ou t. Is th e m ai n go al no t t o cr ea te a m or e di ve rs e ye t un ifi ed co m m un ity ? By cr ea ti ng th es e sa fe sp ac es fo r st u d en ts , t he y ar e ru nn in g aw ay fr om th ei r pr ob le m s a nd sh ow in g th e of fe nd er th ey w in . - DANA DR OZEK j U W S y s t e m R e g e n t s c a n ' t b a c k d o w n n o w I be lie ve th e U W S ys te m re ge nt s sh ou ld no t re sc in d th ei r st at em en t i n su pp or t o f f re e sp ee ch . B y re sc in di ng th ei r s ta te ­ m en t, th e UW Sy st em re ge nt s w ou ld be sh ow in g a si gn of w ea kn es s. It w ou ld se t an ex ­ am pl e th at th ey ar e in ca pa bl e of m ak in g de ci si on s w ith ou t se co nd gu es si ng th em se lv es . F re ed om of sp ee ch pe ak s go od ac ad em ic de ­ ba te s br in gi ng on ne w id ea s a nd th ou gh ts to ca m pu s. It is o n e 's le ga l rig ht to fr ee do m of sp ee ch in th e Fi rst A m en dm en t st at in g, "U ni te d S ta te s c iti ze ns ha ve fr ee do m of re li gi on , sp ee ch , pr es s, as se m bl y, an d pe ti ti on ". It is no t th e re g en t's pl ac e to sa y w ha t ca n be sa id an d w he re it ca n be sa id . W ho ge ts th e po w er to di ct at e w ha t i s a nd is no t ha te sp ee ch ? - MIKAYLA PR OT T C o l l e g e s t u d e n t s s h o u l d b e m a t u r e If yo u h av en 't he ar d, la te ly th er e ha s be en a hu ge de ba te at T he U ni ve rs ity of W is co ns in be tw ee n th e s tu de nt s o n ca m pu s an d th e bo ar d of re ge nt s. T he st ud en ts pr ot es te d th at th ey w an te d sa fe sp ac es on ca m pu s aw ay fr om ha te sp ee ch an d ra ci st co m m en ts . Th e bo ar d of re ge nt s c ho se to pa ss a re so lu ­ tio n de fe nd in g fr ee sp ee ch on - c am p u s. N ow I kn ow th at th er e ar e pr ob ab ly se ve ra l di ff er en t op in io ns on th is to pi c, a nd m os t op in io ns ar e va lid . In my op in ­ io n, th e bo ar d of re ge nt s d id th e rig ht th in g by de fe nd in g fr ee do m of sp ee ch . P eo pl e w ho at te nd un iv er si tie s sh ou ld be m at ur e en ou gh an d s m a rt en o u g h t o no t ta ke th in gs sa id on ca m pu s o r in cl as se s o ff en si ve ly . O n th e o th er e n d of th at , st ud en ts sh ou ld al so be m at ur e e no ug h to sp ea k in a w ay th at is so ci al ly ac ce pt ab le an d re fr ai n fr om us in g s la ng or de ro ga to ry te rm s. S af e s pa ce s sh ou ld n ot be ne ce ss ar y on U ni ­ ve rs ity C am pu se s. - MADDIE J OH NS TO N TRN we lco m es s ub m iss ion s fro m th e U W- Par ksi de c om mu nity of 1 00 wo rd s (m ore o r le ss), as well a s l ong er will res pe ct re qu es ts to run your co m­ m en ts a non ym ous ly. W e will not e dit co nt en t, o th er t ha n d ele tio ns fo r sp ac e co nsi de rat ion or gra mm ar, if tim e p erm its. Addi tiona l op ini on s ap pe ar on th e we bs ite . If you w oul d like y our ema il to run w ith you r op inio n, let u s k now . P lea se inc lud e you r ye ar t as yo ur m aj oi ts ). W o u ld s a fe s p a c e s a c t u a ll y b e saf e? BY TARA L ARSO N W ith th e r ec en t d eb ate s o n U W ca m pu se s be tw ee n im pl e­ m en tin g " sa fe sp ac es " fo r free sp ee ch , it is im po rta nt to se e if th es e s af e s pa ce s w ou ld be be ne fic ial or ca us e m or e ha rm . O n on e h an d, I ag re e w ith th e d em an ds req ue ste d from th e U ni te d C ou nc il t o t he U W Bo ar d o f R eg en ts inc lu din g cr ea tin g ra cia l a w ar en es s w ith in th e s ys tem , u pd ati ng pl an s fo r d iv er sit y c ha ng e, cr ea tin g a ta sk fo rc e t o m on ito r th e ex pe rie nc es of m ino rit y s tu de nts in s ch oo l, a nd in cre as in g fu nd in g t o br ing me nt al he alt h pr of es sio na ls in to the sc ho ol , wh ic h a re ou tli ne d in T he Ra ng er N ew s a rti cle , "F re e Sp ee ch vs . S af e S pa ce s. " Ho we ve r, 1 do no t th in k c re at in g s af e s pa ce s o n co lle ge ca m pu se s i s g oi ng to ac co m pl ish an y of th es e d em an ds . In my m in d, it wo ul d be to o d iff icu lt to en fo rc e t he id ea of a s af e s pa ce an d ha ve so m eo ne po lic in g th es e a re as . W ho wo uld de sig na te wh er e t he se sa fe s pa ce s a re lo ca te d? W ho w ou ld de te rm in e w ha t ca n a nd ca nn ot be sa id in t he se sp ac es ? I s t hi s s pa ce on ly fo r m ino rit y s tu de nt s? W ho w ou ld be in c ha rg e o f m on ito rin g a ct io ns in t he se sa fe sp ac es ? T he re ar e to o m an y un an sw ere d qu es tio ns from th e #B lac ko ut si de in ter m s o f th e l og ist ics of the sa fe s pa ce s. Th ey ha ve th e r ig ht ide a in a sk in g f or a pla ce to sp ea k wi th ­ ou t fe ar of de m ea ni ng or di sc rim in ato ry sp ee ch , b ut if 1 w ere on th e Bo ar d o f R eg en ts, 1 wo ul d no t c ho os e im pl em en tin g sa fe sp ac es as a re so lu tio n. In ste ad , I wo ul d fo cu s o n ed uc at in g t he stu de nt bo dy on div ers ity in re lat io n t o the ir c am pu s e nv ir on m en t D ur in g a s tu de nt 's fir st s em es ter at a UW sc ho ol , 1 wo uld re qu ire th em to tak e a div ers ity cla ss in or de r t o c re ate an op en ac ad em ic de ba te o n th e t op ic. By lea rn in g a bo ut ot he r r aci al gr ou ps wh en a stu de nt first st ep s o n c am pu s, 1 be lie ve th is wo ul d he lp e lim in at e t he ne ed fo r s af e s pa ce s. St ud en ts sh ou ld ha ve a s pa ce wh er e t he y ca n f ee l c om ­ fo rta ble sh ar in g t he ir th ou gh ts an d o pi ni on s o n an y t op ic , in ­ cl ud in g r ac ial div ers ity , an d I t hin k t he cl as sr oo m wo ul d be th e be st pla ce fo r t hi s an d no t a de sig na ted ar ea on ca m pu s. If the bo ard de cid ed to im pl em en t sa fe sp ac es on U W ca m pu se s, w ou ld th at pr ev en t d em ea ni ng sp ee ch or m ak in g it e as ie r fo r s tu de nts to di sc rim in ate ag ain st on e a no th er ? Th er e is th e p ote nti al fo r s om e s tu de nt s to di sli ke th e s af e sp ac es , th us sta nd in g r igh t o ut sid e o f t he "s af e s pa ce " a nd sp ew in g d er og at or y co m m en ts int o t he ar ea . Do es the ide a o f a s afe sp ac e o nl y a pp ly int o th e d esi gn ate d loc ati on ? If s o, I do no t se e h ow tha t is he lp ing an yo ne w ho is f ee lin g d isc rim ina ted ag ain st. I se e it giv ing pe op le a n e ve n ea sie r op po rtu nit y t o h ar m oth ers wi th t he ir h ate ful sp ee ch . T a sk fo r c e r e q u e st s s e e m r e a s o n a b le BY MON ICA G EIS ER T he Un ite d Co un ci l f or UW St ud en ts cr ea ted a lis t o f de m an ds , on e of w hi ch wa s: U W sy ste m sc ho ol s ne ed to pr ov id e " sa fe sp ac es " f re e f ro m ha te sp ee ch . In re sp on se , th e UW Sy st em Bo ar d o f Re ge nt s c am e up w ith the re so lu ­ tio n tha t s up po rte d th e pr in ci pl es of fr ee sp ee ch . I be lie ve th e re qu es t f or "s af e s pa ce s" w as n' t a re qu es t the R eg en ts ha d th e a ut ho rit y to gr an t, b ut I d o th in k th e R eg en ts ca n d o m or e to sa tis fy Un ite d C ou nc il. W or ds ca n h ur t, bu t f re ed om of sp ee ch is so m et hi ng th at m ak es th is co un tr y gr ea t. It al lo w s f or th e o pp re ss ed to sp ea k o u t, it gi ve s pe op le th e c ha nc e to ha ve di ff ic ul t co nv er sa tio ns in or de r to m ak e s oc ia l ch an ge , a nd it is ho w w e le ar n fr om on e an ot he r. L im iti ng fr ee sp ee ch is co nt ra ry to ou r first am en dm en t a nd th e lo ng st an di ng U W S ys te m B oa rd of R eg en ts ' "S if ti ng an d W in no w in g" de cl ar at io n th at hi gh lig ht s th e im po rt an ce of ac ad em ic fr ee do m in or de r to find th e tr ut h, ac co rd in g to an ar tic le on M ad is on .c om by D on al d D ow ns , J oh n Sh ar pl es s a nd M ar y A nd er so n tit le d "U ni ve rs it y of W is co ns in D ir ec tiv e D ev al ue s Fr ee S pe ec h on C am pu s. " An oth er d em an d ma de by t he Un ited Co un cil to t he Bo ard of Re ge nts wa s th at the Re ge nts sh ou ld " . . .cr ea te a task fo rc e to mo nit or the ex pe rie nc es o f m ino rity stu de nts in s ch oo ls an d t o i nc rea se f un din g t o b rin g m ent al hea lth pro fes sio nal s - par ticu lar ly tho se o f c olo r - int o th e sc ho ol s," a cco rdi ng to the Ra ng er N ew s' F eb . 11 c ov er ag e. T he se d em an ds ar e m ore rea son ab le a nd so me thi ng tha t th e R eg en ts h av e m or e co ntr ol ov er ve rsu s th e Uni ted Co un ci l's de ma nd fo r "s af e sp ac es ." As a stu de nt ath let e I 'v e t ak en a v arie ty o f s ur ve ys tha t mo nit or m y ex pe rie nc e, b oth fro m my sch oo l a nd fro m my res pec tiv e co nf ere nc e. T he de ma nd of cre ati ng a t ask fo rc e to mo nit or the mi no rit y s tud en t ex pe rie nc e se em s re aso na ble . Th e o nly wa y fo r m y sc ho ol an d my co nf er en ce t o m ak e im ­ pro ve me nts is to get su gg es tio ns f rom the ath let es a nd sh ou ld be no dif fer en t am on g m ino rity stu de nts an d a ll s tud en ts i n ge ne ra l. C rea tin g a tas k f orc e wo uld rai se m or e a wa ren es s an d pot ent iall y h elp to m ak e th e ge ne ral stu de nt e xp eri en ce bet ter. Me nta l h eal th iss ue s r isin g fo r m ino rity stu de nt s, b ut f or all co lle ge stu de nts in ge ne ral . "A nx iet y is th e t op pre sen t­ ing co nc ern am on g c oll eg e st ud en ts (4 1. 6% ), fo llo we d by de pr es sio n ( 36 .4 % ). ..) ," a cc or din g to a 20 13 brie f ti tled "C ol le ge S tu de nt s' M ent al He alt h I s a Gr ow ing Co nc ern by the Am eri ca n Psy cho log ica l A sso cia tio n rep ort ed . Th e de ma nd fo r i ncr eas ed f un din g t o b rin g in mo re me nta l h eal th pro fes sio na ls w ou ld be wo rth wh ile . Wo rds ca n h urt , an d s inc e the Bo ard of Re ge nts ca nn ot pro vid e "s af e s pa ce " th en , at the very lea st the Bo ard of Re ge nts sh ou ld pro vid e as sis tan ce f or tho se wh o m ay su ffe r fr om me nta l h ea lth iss ue s t hat ma y a ris e fro m ha te s pe ec h. E d i t o r ' s D e s k BY JAL EN PER RY perry039@rangers. uw p.e du If y ou pic ked up the first ed iti on , or if th is i s th e first tim e y ou ha ve pic ke d up a co py , we tha nk you as we ll. 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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. February 11th, 2016 Campus weapons bill still debated Res Life Director opposes change, students views mixed, police chief quiet BY JALEN PERRY Perry039@rangers. uwp. edu A state bill proposed in October would allow anyone with a conceal carry license to bring their guns into all any college in the state, including all UW System schools. State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos announced in late December that he doubted the bill would see passage by the legislature before the end of their session in February. Whether the Capitol takes action on the bill in the coming weeks or months, reactions at Parkside appear mixed. Campus safety leadership remains tightlipped, while officials from Residence Lite oppose the bill, citing safety concerns. But two students who disagree about whether the proposed legislation should be adopted both think it would increase their safety if an active shooter situation ever came to campus. Weapons now prohibited State law currently allows people with conceal carry permits to walk around campuses with their weapons, but it leaves the decision up to the school whether to ban weapons inside of their buildings. Chief of Police James Heller declined to offer his opinion about the proposed legislation in an email interview, but he pointed to the standing orthodoxy of Policy 85, UW-Parkside Firearms and Dangerous Weapons Policy. That policy highlights obvious things such as no firearms/ weapons in buildings or by employees, with the exception of law enforcement, no weapons in residence halls, at special events or in official UW-P vehicles. Parkside administrators have taken precautionary measures, posting "Weapons Prohibited" signs on mostly all entrances. If the proposed bill passes, it would take the power completely out of their hands and such signs would face removal. Student Government weighs in Parkside Student Government President, Hannah Kowalczyk says that the organization is aware of the proposed bill and have taken the steps to inform themselves further. "Upon the announcement of the possible change in legislature PSG asked for Chief Heller to come to one of our meetings and give us a breakdown of the campus safety procedures already in place, as well as how this change in legislature would affect everyone on campus, but more specifically us as students." To get the pulse of the school, Hannah, as well as other students within the student government, went out to see what students had to say. "PSG went in search of the student bodies opinion on the issue. We spent a total of three days on the bridge and in the Brickstone surveying students. In the survey we were looking for if the student were for or against the bill, and their reasoning behind their answer." Once PSG tallied up their results, it was clear which side the student body was on in regards to the bill. "After totaling the survey results we sent a letter urging our stance, as a student body, against the passing of the proposed bill. Along with this letter we sent the surveys the students had filled out as well, this included students opinions both for and against the bill." Problems for Campus Residents Joe Berthiaume, Director of Housing and Residence Life, strongly opposes allowing guns or any concealed weapon inside any of campus buildings. "I think it is a horrible bill, and I cannot envision any possible advantages to allowing guns WEAPONS PROHIBIT! IN BUILDINGS AND OUTDOOR EVENTS LAS ARMAS ESTAN PROHIBiDAS EN LOS EDIFICiOS Y EVENTOS AL AIRE LIBRE iPARKSHMi RANGER NEWS FILE PHOTO Signs like this one would need to be removed if the campus concealed carry bill gets through the State legislature. on campus," Berthiaume said. "From a housing perspective, there are many disadvantages." According to Berthiaume, potential problems with allowing guns to enter living halls begin with storage of the guns in the rooms, which may pose major issues for roommates, students with anxiety and strong emotional disdain for weapons. They would be knowingly exposed to a perceived threat by their neighbors or accidental discharge of a weapon inside of a room. Also, Berthiaume said, the presence of alcohol may affect how people deal with their weapons. Resident advisers could also face the danger of trying to discipline an unruly student who has a gun. Current policy for residents facing an active shooter assume that weapons are not allowed inside the building, according to Berthiaume. Residence Life staff would adhere to the policy on the campus website and serve as second responders. "While they [police] are resolving the incident, Res Life would be involved with follow-up with regards to emotional and anxiety support for students, taking care of parents phone calls to the school," Berthiaume said. He stressed that his main goal each year is to make sure students graduate and live in as safe an environment as possible. No word on org, club binding from SUFAC BY JALEN PERRY perry039@rangers.uwp.edu Many student organizations and all campus departments funded by segregated fees have yet to present their budgets to the Segregated University Fee Advisory Committee. According to Hannah Kowalczyk, president of PSG, there have been some meetings, but she could not offer specific dates or organizatioas who have been heard. Organizations' budget packets were due Nov. 30. SUFAC director Tim Krueger said that SUFAC has heard from every student organization who submitted their packets on time. He said that they are also setting up a week ly meeting time for the organizations that turned their request packets in late. SUFAC did in fact cancel one meeting over winter break due to not meeting quota according to Krueger. Krueger did not specify which groups he and SUFAC did meet with. Fees explained Segregated fees may not be familiar to most students, although all UW-Parkside students pay them as part of their enrollment at UWParkside. For this academic year, at $521.52 segregated fees made up just over 14 percent of the 3,670.68 cost to attend Parkside for resident students. That percentage was higher than nonresident, Minnesota reciprocity, Midwest student exchange, and students returning to Wisconsin; those students pay the same amount of segregated fees, but they also face higher tuition costs, ranging from between about 350 and almost 4,000 more than the resident tuition rate. Students pay segregated fees as part of their tuition, on top of the normal instructional fees. The fees junction similar to a tax on enrolled students. Although any given student may not attend any sporting events, join any clubs, or use any of the resource centers, that student still contributes to the funding pot. The Segregated University Fee Advisory Committee, or SUFAC, is the branch of Parkside Student Government that allocates segregated fees to student organizations and other campus departments. In addition to overseeing the funding for all clubs and organizations, SUFAC board, composed entirely of students, also designates funding to support other campus infrastructure, including the Sports Activities Center, Student Health and Counseling, the Student Center, Student Activities, Athletics. "SUFAC recommends an equitable distribution of the allocable portion of the Student Segregated University Fees (SUF)," the organization's Campus Connect page states. "Student Segregated Fees are used to give support to programs and activities that serve to promote the best interest of the students, as determined by members of the SUFAC." The page lists four PSG senators on the committee as members — Jenn Schwarz, Luis Moreno, Sarah Hemken, and Sergio Abrego — along with 30 members, half of whom are hidden, that include Student Center staff who help the committee to function. The last events that SUFAC held for which records were posted on Campus Connect were Dec. 3 and 14, with the latter listed as "the final opportunity for student organizations" to request funding for the 2016-17 academic year. The last post to the Parkside Student Government's Campus Connect page was a senate meeting scheduled Sept. 29 of last semester, a week after an "emergency meeting" was called on Sept. 22 to establish meeting rimes, introduce new senators, set campus committees, hear reports from the president, vicepresident and senators. No minutes were available on Campus Connect at press time from either PSG or SUFAC. Free Speech vs. Safe Spaces Regents to preserve free speech; Cross admits diversity troubles CHELSEA STREBE strebO01 @rangers.uwp.edu and JALEN PERRY perry039@rangers. uwp. edu United Council of UW Students achieved at least half of one of its demands on Friday when System president Raymond Cross publicly apologized for the lack of support concern ing underrepresented students and admitted that the system isn't where it needs to be in regards to diversity and inclusivity. The statement from Cross came on the same day that United Council organized a protest at the Feb. 5 System Regents meeting in Madison with //Blackout. Students from UW-Parkside, UW-Madison and UW-Fond du Lac attended the protest. The group carried out their protest, according to the Wisconsin State Journal, interrupting Regent President Regina Millner. United Council's press release states the demands of the UW System president, Raymond Cross, and Board of Regents president, Regina Millner, which ask Cross and Millner to: apologize for their failure to progress on diversity within the UW system, create racial awareness within the system, update plans for diversity change, create a task force to monitor the experiences of minority students in schools, and increase funding to bring mental health professionals — particularly those of color— into the schools. Recent protests are a reaction to a resolution was passed in December by the Wisconsin System's Board of Regents that allows for "safe spaces" where students will be allowed to exercise their amendment right of free speech. The resolution was initially requested by United Council and a partner group called //Blackout after protests against hate crimes and racism at the University of Missouri culminated last semester, with United Council and //Blackout calling for the Regents to ensure safe spaces on campuses in the System. United Council and //Blackout, along with other students across the UW System immediately began questioning the helpfulness of this resolution, believing it would allow hate speech on campus. The United Council of UW Students is, according to their official Facebook page, a statewide student association for the U W System which is focused on working towards a better student experience. United Council has partnered with the independent UW-BlackOut Movement. According to their //Blackout Newsletter Facebook page, their goals are advocacy lor the unheard, underserved and underrepresented, improvement of the social climate for all in our reach, and persistence in the never-ending fight for social justice. The United Council stated via Facebook that their work with U W-Blackout is no joke, and that there has been a //Blackout of students rights, especially students of color. United Council says they and //Blackout are here to change that. President of the Black Student Union at UW-Parkside Andre Holland stated that he was speaking to various campus leaders within United Council but wasn't aware of the events at other U W campuses. He added that the UWP-BSU will stand with them through their tough times. According to the United Council press release, they will be keeping the pressure on foe Board of regents to make sure that all five of the demands are met. Index Events 3, 5 & 6 UW-System 1, 7 College Life 4 & 5 Comics 6 Editorials 2 Police Blotter. 7 Letter from the Editor. 2 Campus News 3,4 Classified Info 6 Culture 6 Sports 8 Ad rates 7 Campus News 1, 2 Staff & mission ...2 Opinions Tuition's high, and jobs need more qualified candidates page 2 feeling ignored Camnus by politicians? p0|lce You're not alone, reports see page 5 on page 7 College Life Study: Rape on college campuses under-reported page 5 1st leadership assembly ot spring announced Campus News, page 3 PSG Prez wants to help 21 Opinion & Editorial THE RANGER NEWS February 11th, 2016 Tuition: Out of the nest? BY MATT POMMER State Capital Newsletter WNA Partner The late H. Edwin Young, the University of Wisconsin-Madison chancellor who led the campus during the turbulent Vietnam War years, would quip there are unexpected "dangers" lurking in going to college. It's more than just your child's tuition payment. Your son or daughter might just fall in love and get married to another student who also has a large tuition loan, explained Young, who later served as president of the University of Wisconsin System. It was Young's way of trying to focus attention on the students' financial plight as tuition and collegiate living costs rose rapidly. The problem continues to grow. A national report showed that those who got a college degree in 2014 have an average studentloan indebtedness of nearly $29,000. Nationally, student-loan indebtedness is now put at $ 1.3 trillion. Unlike some other kinds of debt, bankruptcy won't eliminate repaying the money. The graduates' debt load has become a major issue in Wisconsin's state government. Republicans and Democrats are proposing different kinds of answers to the issue. Republicans, led by Gov. Scott Walker, want to modi fy Wisconsin's personal income tax laws to allow a total deduction for annual interest payments made on the outstanding student debt. Fiscal experts put the cost to the state treasuiy at $5.2 million annually. Walker said those with annual incomes between $30,000 and $70,000 would be the major beneficiaries. Among other items in the Republican approach is a $500,000 package for technical school grants, efforts to promote internships, and requiring colleges during the first semester of enrollment to provide full financial information about the overall costs to families. Walker is asking for a program of emergency grants to help students complete their degree. It would provide $130,000 for the UW System and $300,000 for technical schools. The focus on technical colleges reflects Republican efforts to help train a Wisconsin work force. The governor has said there are thousands of unfilled jobs in the state because of the lack of trained, qualified personnel for technical jobs. Democrats are focusing on allowing the student borrowers to refinance their loans at lower interest rates. That would impact the lenders but not the state treasury. State Sen. Dave Hansen, DGreen Bay, notes that tliree states including Minnesota are opting for the refinance approach to the issue. Hansen says 60 percent of those with outstanding student loans in Wisconsin are over the age of 30. Minnesota officials suggest that a person with a $40,000 loan at 8 percent might save between $200 and $300 in monthly payments with refinancing. Hansen suggests the savings in refinancing might push Wisconsin residents to move to Minnesota and worsen a "brain drain." The content in this column does not reflect the views or opinions of the Wisconsin Newspaper Association or its member newspapers. Some solutions to the loan crisis are outside the role of government. Students can reduce the overall costs of a higher education if they take the first two years of school at one of the UW Colleges two-year campuses while living at home. They could then transfer to a four-year institution if they were to seek a bachelor's degree. But there is the backside of that approach — graduates actually returning to live with their parents, ostensibly while they work and pay off their student debt. However, returning to the family nest isn't new. It was widely used in the Great Depression of the 1930s by those who would become known as the "Greatest Generation" of Americans. The Ranger News is a proud member of the Wisconsin Newspaper Association, a press association started in 1853 by the state's press corps "to strengthen the newspaper industry, enhance public understanding of the role of newspapers, and protect basic freedoms of press, speech and the freeflow of information." The WNA provides access to select content from its partners for other members to publish. Few skilled workers for jobs in state BY MATT POMMER State Capital Newsletter WNA Partner Wisconsin's workforce is aging and often young people seem to be moving away. Employers are struggling to find qualified workers. Consider a report about the large Georgia Pacific paper mill in Green Bay. Each year about 100 workers, or about 5 percent of the workforce, retire. Unemployment rates in the northeast area around Green Bay are running a half percent below the national average, according to state employment officials. There appear to be plenty of job openings, but many of the vacancies call for different abilities than they did 20 years ago. More of the jobs require skills and training beyond high school, according to job experts. The Milwaukee metropolitan area often hears about the difficulty in recruiting and retaining highly skilled college graduates. The talk is often described as a "brain drain" problem. Regional income levels and community crime statistics have been cited as concerns of those being recruited from distant points for Milwaukee-based jobs. The worker pinch has also been acute in smaller Wisconsin communities. Duane Ford, the retired president of the Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, cited the issue in a speech. "One of the biggest challenges for rural communities is the out-migration of our children," he said, asking whether communities are doing enough to promote themselves. "How often do we say or imply that the lights are brighter or the grass is greener somewhere else?" he asked, noting that local employers often complain they cannot find enough talented applicants. "We need to talk early and often to young people about the education, job, entrepreneurial and career opportunities in our hometowns. "We need to realize that the local retention of young people is not and cannot be the sole responsibility of schools, colleges and universities. Parents, family members, employers, and all community members need to be part of the solution," he said. "We must stop or at least question explicit or implied judgments about the value of work or where the 'grass might be greener.' " It's all right to praise those who go on and get a college education, he suggested, but there should also be three cheers for those in the blue-collar trades. Smaller rural school districts have struggled with the combination of declining enrollments and reduced state aid. That may convince young families there are better places to educate their families. The content in this column does not reflect the views or opinions of the Wisconsin Newspaper Association or its member newspapers. Gov. Scott Walker has been urging families and high schools to have young people consider training for technical jobs that don't require a full four-year liberal arts education. A package of bills to helpjiay for getting technical and job-related training is expected to reach the governor's desk later this month. Wisconsin has lagged behind other states in earnings. The numbers are higher in neighboring Minnesota and Illinois. Do these statistics play a role in young people taking jobs in other states? Wisconsin has balked at increasing its minimum wage - something that tends eventually to boost salaries across the board. Wisconsin also has weakened the union movement by banning new contracts that require workers from joining the union and paying dues. The minimum-wage stand and union changes were championed by employers. Now their problem is finding workers. The Ranger News is a proud member of the Wisconsin Newspaper Association, a press association started in 1853 by the states press corps "to strengthen the newspaper industry, entrance public understanding of the role of newspapers, and protect basic freedoms of press, speech and the fee flow of information. " The WNA provides access to select content from its partners for other members to publish. PHOTO BY TRISTEN HARPER-KING Jalen Perry took the helm of The Ranger News this past December and will be leading the organization into the 2016-17 academic year. Letter from the Editor Hey everyone, this is my first one writing of these so please bear with me. My name is Jalen Perry, and I am the new Editor in Chief of The Ranger News. 1 am a junior and a communications major. This is my third year on the paper and I have held positions ranging from beat reporter, on to executive editor, and now head honcho. I am extremely proud to hold this honor and I p lan to take the paper to new heights. This past semester, we saw a dramatic turn in the newspaper. 1 have been here to see the high and low points of this organization, but this past semester was definitely the lowest. We lost a number of people due to graduation, outside obligations, or f( A ' ust P^a ' n ' eav ' ng> which AS we continue almost lead to the death to build from the of ' he , p f aP er t, f But fortunately for ground up ... we will me, dedicated members continue to provide fresh insight on life here at Parkside." Jalen Perry Editor-in-Chief The Ranger News of past staff, and you, the reader, we have a revamped staff of hungry writers and an advising team to help lead us. This winter break was extremely vital to die group's future, and it is safe to say that we are off on a good note. Our main priority was getting volunteers to come on and help us rebuild this once proud organization; and 1 can honestly say that we have found them. Everyone in this issue, besides myself, has never been featured in The Ranger News, so every perspective will be fresh. As we continue to build from the ground up with new writers, editors, photographers, and graphic designers, we will continue to provide fresh insight on life here at Parkside. Another addition to the paper are up to die date police blotters that state what happened on campus and where. These come straight from the department diemselves so we provide you with accurate details and descriptions. Our goals are to distribute the paper on bi-weekly basis, and as another added element to your campus news experience, we are waiting on approval of outside kiosks that you can access The Ranger News printed issues from. The main priority of the paper is to provide the students of UW-Parkside and surrounding areas with quick and accurate news on a timely basis. We owe this to you as the reader and we will continue to do this as an organization. your TRN. Share your opinions in The Ranger News student opinion column 100 Words (More or Less) Send your thoughts to Rangernews@uwp. edu 100 words not.enough space? That's cool, Pitch your idea for an Op-Ed column to the editor, Jalen Perry at perry039@rangers.uwp.edu The Ranger News 900 Wood Road Kenosha, Wl 53141 trnonline.org | rangernews@uwp.edu The Ranger News strives to inform, educate, and engage the UWParkside community by publishing well-written, accurate student journalism on a bi-weekly basis, as well as online. Editor-in-Chief JALEN PERRY perry039@rangers. uwp.edu Sports Editor DEREK FYE fyeOOO01 @rangers.uwp. edu Culture Editor MATTHEW MEREDITH mered010@ rangers, uwp.edu Reporters TAYLER KESSLER kess/011@rangers.uwp.edu DAVID BYRD byrd0006@rangers. uwp. edu CHELSEA STREBE strebO01 @rangers. uwp. edu ALYSSA WARNER warne016@ rangers, uwp. edu Business Manager OPEN Media Group Advisers DEAN KARPOWICZ karpowicz@uwp. edu STEPHANIE SIROVATKA-MARSHALL sirovatk@uwp.edu Newspaper Adviser NICHOLAS RAVNIKAR ravnikar@uwp. edu THE RANGER NEWS Campus News 13 Leadership assembly on horizon STAFF REPORT therangernews@uwp. edu Chancellor Debbie Ford may be presenting big news later this month. Ford announced in an email to 97 staff and faculty on Jan 29 that she would host the first Leadership Assembly of the year, less than one month after convocation. The event will convene on February 23 at 2 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom, according to Ford's email. An agenda for the event has not yet been made available. Anyone can attend the various meetings on UW-Parkside's campus, including the leadership assembly, because of open meetings laws, which state that meetings may only close for personnel reasons. Past assemblies have included a range of presenters, and an update on university business from the Chancellor typically concludes the hourlong events. The agenda for a April 14 assembly shows that it also included remarks on biennial budget. According to faculty email records that included agendas of past events, the chancellor's leadership assembly has occurred at least every semester, sometimes monthly. In addition to a talk by Chancellor Ford, the most recent leadership assembly in November also included a presentation by United Way and a discussion of leasing partnerships by Mel Klinkner, the chief business officer for UW-Parkside according to the UW System website. It also included a video presentation by James Kinchen, professor of music and choir director, entitled "Voices to India," which documented aspects of the 10-day sojourn made by 15 members and alumni of the Voices of Parkside choir whom Kinchen shepherded to Kerala, India. In September of 2015, Kinchen spoke at the International Seminar on the Science of Music at Mahatma Gandhi University. Students and alumni who went with Kinchen performed for an international • a udience. Two shots for students to present work Campus showcase seeking scholarly project presentations Paid trip to Point for Symposium BY MATTHEW D. MEREDITH mered010@ rangers. uwp. edu Undergraduate students and faculty who want to share the work they do are in luck. The UW-Symposium for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity is coming up, and all students enrolled in the UW-System are encouraged to participate. David Higgs of the UW-Parkside Biology Department, announced via email this year's UW-System Symposium for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity will occur at UW-Stevens Point on April 22. "I encourage all faculty/academic staff who are mentoring students doing independent scholarly work in all departments/majors and across all forms of scholarly activity ... to share information about this event and encourage your students to present at the UWSymposium (poster, short talk, gallery exhibit, short performance, etc...)," Higgs said. Scholarly activity could include standard academic research or creative activities that include art and performance, according to Higgs. Work in the social sciences and community-based learning projects are also welcome. Eligible collaborative work must be from the Spring 2016 or Fall 2015 semesters. The Provosts Office will foot the bill for UWParkside students and faculty mentors whose work is selected for presentation, he said. Higgs estimated that attendees could plan on a 3-hour drive to Stevens Point for an overnight stay on Thursday, April 21, attend the entire conference and return by early evening the following night. The registration closes on February 29. Students can register on the Symposium website, http://www.uwsp.edu/ursca/Pages/ svmposium/default.aspx Higgs noted that "it is perfectly acceptable (and encouraged) to give the same presentation (poster, talk, performance, etc...) at both" the UW-Parkside Student Showcase and the UW-Symposium atUW-Stevens Point. BY MATTHEW D. MEREDITH mered010@rangers.uwp. edu The UW-Parkside student showcase is on the horizon and will bring all the schools of thought together for one large expose. Students can show all of their own research and creative works, as well as collaborative works with faculty, at the showcase. "The UW-Parkside Student Showcase (re-invigorating our campus event) will be held Wednesday April 20, 2016 in the Student Center", said Professor David Higgs. Higgs' email stated that undergraduate and graduate students involved in "studentfaculty collaborative research, scholarship, or creative activity (performances, exhibits, etc...)" could participate. Students whose work is accepted for the showcase will have a specific format to follow, but all will have a chance to present their work in any of a number of media. "Students will be able to select between a short talk (12 -15 minutes), poster, gallery exhibit, or performance for their presentation," said Higgs. Further particulars are not yet available. "Details about the registration and abstract submission process and deadlines for the UW-Parkside Student Showcase will be emailed campus-wide early to mid February. Convocation spotlights recent student successes College plans, service to university, new provost also noted at event THE RANGER NEWS STAFF rangernews@uwp. edu Spring convocation on Jan. 27 recognizes major accomplishments among students. Student athletes at the college earned a 3.08 GPA on average last semester; Ranger athletes on the women's volleyball team led the pack with a combined 3.42 GPA. Men's and women's cross country athletes' qualification for NCAA II national championships last semester were also singled out. The event also noted the achievements of Parkside's theatre arts students, who earned multiple awards at the Kennedy Center College Theatre Festiveal and three out of five scholarships through the Stagecraft Institute of Las Vegas. Brittney Woods, the junior communication major invited by Sen. Tammy Baldwin to attend the 2016 State of the Union address, was also lauded for her appearance in state and national media following the address. Four colleges' deans speak The deans of the university also celebrated their four colleges' various accomplishments previewed upcoming developments. Dr. Lesley Heins Walker said the College of Arts and Humanities would be adding concentrations in contemporary and commercial music along with a communication crafts partnership with Gateway. She also noted the launch of an associate degree in liberal studies, After highlighting the success of the App Factory's work with local public transit, Dirk Baldwin announced that the College of Business, Economics and Computing would offer an online business degree completion program. The College of Natural and Health Sciences now offers a consortial program that helps Parkside students take classes that would transfer to the UW-Milwaukee College of Engineering and Applied science, according to Dr. Emmanuel Otu. He also commended the college on its awarding of the inaugural master of science in sustainable management degree, an online program offered in partnership with other UW System Campuses and UWExtension. Community engagement through increased collaboration with local elementary through secondary education remains the focus for the College of Social Sciences and Professional Studies, according to Peggy James, dean of that college, as does reaching out to students who are not currently enrolled to encourage them to complete their degrees. Long-term service and new provost The University recognized 50 people who have worked a total of more than 700 years in service to the university. Among them, Vera Kolb, professor of Chemistry, was singled out in recognition of her 30 years of service to the university. Convocation also served as a time to welcome Dr. Robert Ducoffe, who fills the position left by Dr. Fred Ebeid of university provost. PSG prez aims to address student concerns Campus briefs February 11th, 2016 Campus Events February 11 Interview Skills and Elevator Pitch. 10:00-11:00 a.m. and 3:30- 4:30 p.m. Pike River Suites: Hickory Room. Do you have your elevator speech ready to go and finalized? Come learn how to become more prepared when going into interviews, how to follow up and how to score a job by having an elevator speech that stands out. February 13 Spring Leadership Retreat. 12:00- 4:00 p.m. Check in begins at noon in the University Ballroom Topics covered range from discovering your passion and achievement habits. February 15 Ranger Wellness: Kickoff! 11:30- 1:00 p.m. Location: The Bridge. Come see what great events we have for Ranger Wellness 2016 Spirit Day: 3v3 Basketball Tournament. 6:00-9:00 p.m. Location: The SAC Fieldhouse. Get 2 or 3 friends together and sign up as a team or sign up individually and placed on a team! Double elimination bracketlst and 2nd places prizes! Ranger Wellness: Bubble Soccer. 7:30-9:30. Location: The SAC Fieldhouse Come have a #ReaIAmazing time with us, and play some #RealAmazing Bubble Soccer! February 16 Juicing. 11:30-1:30 p.m. Location: The Bridge. Stop by the Bridge and sample juices from the juicing demo. Career Cafe. 2:00-3:00 p.m. Student Center - Walnut Room. Do you get really nervous before you go to an interview? We can help you be more prepared for your interviews! Come join us at the Career Cafe where you can participate in a mock interview & speed networking! Ranger Wellness: Spinning Session. 6:00-7:00 p.m. Location: The SAC Fieldhouse. Come join our (free!) spinning sessions! They are done in a fitness studio, with various light and music settings to create an energized atmosphere! Den Night: Coloring Books for Adults. 6:30-8:30. Location: The Den.Come join us in the Den for a night of coloring! February 17 Career Cafe. 12:00-1:00 p.m. Location: Student Center - Walnut Room. Marketing Your Leadership. 12:00-1:00 p.m. Location: Student Center - Oak Room. Learn about the skills you have developing in the Leadership Program, and how to market leadership on your resume and to potential employers. February 18 Discover Your Passion. 10:00-11:00 a.m. Location: Student Center - Poplar Room. Leaders pursue their passions to feel fulfilled personally and lead purposefully. Learn how you can discover your passion as a leader and explore where that passion can take you. Required for Tier 1. Safety Education Class. 12-1:00 p.m. Location: Student Center - Poplar Room.Taught by UW-Parkside Police Officer Craig Rafferty. Come and learn about property crimes and identity theft. This course counts towards your Rock Solid Leadership Certificate and counts towards Criminal Justice. Association membership. Note Taking & Study Habits. 3:30- 4:30 p.m. Location: Student Center - Hickory Room. Come find out tips on different ways to take notes & different study habits that may help you succeed academically! Self Defense. 6:00-7:00 p.m. Location: Tallent Hall. Learn how to protect yourself by attending the self defense course. BY MATTHEW MEREDITH meredO 10@ rangers, uwp. edu Student government is a longstanding institution in university life. Representatives serve as the voice of the students directed at the school administration and in some cases the surrounding community. Whether students need funds for their organization, want to take a stand on political issues, or have issues concerning negative interactions with university administration and staff, Parkside Student Government is there to listen. "Some major accomplishments last semester was student outreach," Kowalczyk said. "We took some time to survey what the students would like to see from us, as well as... [making] it a point to get student input on the possible change in the concealed carry policies. We then took this input into our meetings for strategic planning, as well as send l ing] the student input directly to the legislatures regarding the possible concealed carry bill." Kowalczyk made it clear that she and PSG took student feedback in an attempt to reconnect with the students. "1 feel that the Student Government has become slightly disconnected from the student body," she said. "So we are doing our best to keep everyone informed when it comes to fund allocation, student [oiganization] office spaces, and elections. I feel that we are also doing a better job with communication between all shared governance leaders here on campus, which only brings our community and students closer." In addition to setting election dates and developing an informational election packet, PSG will hear a briefing from the student representative meeting and discuss student involvement. Kowalczyk suspected elections would be held in March or early April, but she said the date would not be certain until the senate votes at their next few meetings. Kowalczyk stated that the positions that are up for election this semester are: president, vice Presiden, parliamentarian, SUFAC Director, SUFAC Member, Student Organization Representatives, Student At Large Positions, Senators If students are interested in learning more information about PSG or researching who their representatives are, they can visit the following page on the campus connect website: https://campusconnect.uwp.edu/organization/psg. Free business help available Funding, patents and marketing assistance is available through the WiSys Technology Foundation in partnership with UW-Parkside' Small Business Development Center at no cost to students, faculty, and anyone else affiliated with the UW System. Contact WiSys ambassador Jacky Meremable at merem001@ rangers.uwp.edu for more information. According to the WiSys website, Piloted in 2014 at UW-Parkside and River Falls, the WiSys Ambassador Program, now active on all comprehensive campuses, aims to enhance the vital connection between WiSys and the research community on UW System campuses. 41 Campus/College Life Millenials in the red E5.5S February 11th, 2016 BY SHANNON SCHUYLER PwC & PwC Charitabb Foundation via UWire on January 15 My young colleague Gabi has a great career ahead. She graduated from a first-rate university last year with a double major and double minor in high demand fields. She interned with PwC starting in her second year of college, taking on progressively sophisticated roles each summer, and transitioned to working with us as an associate immediately after graduation. Gabi's a smart, competent young adult who has managed many challenges successfully. She immigrated to the United States from Chile with her parents and older sister when she was seven. But like most of her peers—millennials who will comprise more than 75 percent of the workforce by 2025—Gabi is worried about money. Gabi is a typical millennial in many ways. She graduated from college with long-term debt (student loans and a car payment) and experiences considerable stress around meeting monthly expenses. Something else Gabi has in common with her peers—she received very little financial education (one week in a high school math class) before choosing to study accounting in college. Millennials are on course to become the most educated generation in American history. But they face greater economic challenges than previous generations and are already financially fragile. A study our firm released this month, Millennials & Financial Literacy—The Struggle Millennials Are Financially Fragile Start) 30% W'' mtrrtlf «»'«««{on thirty ihrck'ns «ti'vunt* 53% wrk-iawaerMltl iaitiXtnonii** with Personal Finance, conducted by The Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center (GFLEC) at die George Washington University with the support of PwC, found that students like Gabi aren't alone. In fact, a wide majority of millennials are struggling to understand fundamental financial concepts and manage their debt. Among the findings: •Only 24% of millennials demonstrate basic financial knowledge. •The majority of millennials carry long-term debt. 55% of college graduates have student loans, including 34% of young adults with annual incomes of more than $75,000. •More than half of millennials carried over a credit card balance in the last 12 months and 45% make only minimum monthly payments. •Millennials are unprepared to weather a shock. Nearly half say they could not come up with $2,000 within the next month to meet an unexpected need. Despite the fact that millennials are facing these issues in large numbers, the study found that they are afraid to ask for help. In fact, a startling few (27%) seek professional financial advice. Financial literacy is such a pervasive issue for this generation, and it's important to know that it's okay to ask for help. The gap is widening between the amount of financial responsibility given to young Americans and their demonstrated ability to manage personal finances. It's time to reduce that gap. Young people must be empowered to make smart financial decisions, because the economic stability and success of our businesses and communities depends on their choices. In 2012, my firm launched its Earn Your Future (EYF) commitment focused on helping young people develop critical financial skills and providing educators with resources and training to teach financial literacy. In 2015, we extended our commitment, now totaling $190 million. We don't have all the answers, and our efforts will continue to evolve. Still, I am optimistic. A few months ago, I met with an exuberant group of thirdand-fourth graders participating in an EYF program. 1 asked if they thought it was better to spend on a toy or a game that they wanted now or to save for the future. In unison they shouted "save!" These kids have something in common with Gabi. Unlike many of her peers (perhaps because she studied finance in college or because of her family's experience), Gabi is saving rather than spending—for now, she has chosen to live at home with her parents in order to pay off her student loans more quickly—and she is learning about ways to boost her credit score. She also reaps benefits from working at PwC, which this past year announced a student loan pay down program to help reduce student loan burden. But all adults, regardless of education or employer, should be able to manage their personal finances. Expanded access to financial education can bring powerful improvements in financial literacy and financial stability for the next generation of Americans. For more information on millennials and financial literacy, visit pwc.com/us/ millennialsfinlit. UWire, a college news and distribution service based in Chicago and started in 1994, serves more than 600 college news partners across the U.S. More information and additional releases are available at UWire.com. Back to School: Tips for success BYTAYLER KESSLER kesslO 11 @rangers. uwp. edu It has been a nice break from school. No papers, exams, and the opportunity to sleep in every morning. Now it is time to strap on the backpacks, grab those school supplies, and prepare for the spring semester. Getting ready to head back into the classroom means something a little different for each student. For some students, it's easier said than done. Thankfully, there are people out there who have gone through this before and have tips on how to make this a great semester. Senior offers experience Breanna Gross, a senior here at Parkside, warns not to slack off the first few weeks of classes. She likes to read ahead in the beginning of the semester before things get too hectic, "I like to schedule study times right away the first couple of weeks." She adds, "definitely preplan time to study and relax." She does this by using a planner to schedule specific study times as well as help her adjust to her new school and work schedule. Mindset change Renee Kirby, the director of the Student Health Center, says that getting back into "study mode", or the school frame of mind, is usually the biggest struggle for students. She suggests using some sort of planner to not only block out class times, but write out important assignments, projects, and exams. She also encourages students to map out the recommended 2-3 hours of study time per class. This is especially important when midterms and final exams are approaching. Healthy body, healthy mind It is also important to stay healthy this semester. One way to make sure your body is prepared to return to school making sure you are getting enough sleep and eating healthy. Kirby encourages students to get the recommended 7-8 hours of sleep a night. She says to take care of yourself; when you get run down physically, it makes it difficult to do well in school. If you feel yourself struggling in any way this semester, there are many people on campus who can help you get through it. Places like the Student Health Center can be very helpful in times of need, providing you not only with counseling from licensed professionals, but nurse practitioners to help when you are feeling sick. Take advantage of resources, such as the Academic and Career center, your advisor, and the tutoring center. Ducoffe fills Provost seat BY DEREK FYE fye00001@rangers.uwp.edu Dr. Robert Ducoffe was recently named the new provost and vice chancellor here at the University of Wisconsin- Parkside. He was officially welcomed at the 2016 Spring convocation ceremonies. The position of provost is a senior academic administrator of a university. The role of a provost can differ from institution to institution, but it usually includes responsibilities such as management of curriculum, teaching staff, budget and programs. Ducoffe appears enthusiastic about working with Parkside's population. "Our students who graduate have the possibilities we all seek for meaningful and fulfilling lives and careers," according to the statement from Ducoffe available on the website. "Combine that with an outstanding, highly credentialed faculty, and it's quite evident why Parkside is such an important resource." His most recent position held was that of Dean of the Judd Leighton School of Business and Economics at Indiana University South Bend. At 1U South Bend, Dr. Ducoffe steered the institution in sustaining the learning experience of students and exceptional performance on national examinations measuring knowledge of business and economics. Ducoffe believes his experience at IU South Bend prepared him for his new role at Parkside. He said in a statement published on the university's website that "[t] he communities UW Parkside serves, like those in north central Indiana, need more university-educated graduates to ensure growth and prosperity..." He was also instrumental in achieving historic enrollment levels, cultivating scholarships for students, and increasing retention of first-tosecond year students. Some of Dr. Ducoffe's more notable accomplishments include winning the President's Award for Distinguished Teaching in 1995 and having his research featured in multiple publications. Before taking up his current career path he was employed in radio sales and in account management with a number of Canadian advertising agencies on national and international accounts. Dr. Ducoffe's education includes earning a BA in '80 from McGill University; a MA from the University of Southern California in '85, and a PhD in mass media in '89 from Michigan State University. Dr. Ducoffe is stepping in for Dr. Fred Ebeid, who has held the position of interim provost and vice chancellor for over three years. Staying secure this semester BY TAYLER KESSLER kesslO 11 @rangers. uwp. edu Safety is a main priority for the UW-Parkside Police Department. Officer Moeller, from the campus police, urges students to be aware of your surroundings, especially when walking at night. He also encourages students to use the Safe Walk program provided. You can do this by calling the campus police at 262-595-2455 or stopping by the desk outside the main concourse by the library entrance. If you decide not to take this opportunity, make sure somebody always knows where you are going. Walk with others and be observant. Moeller also reminds students to keep your belongings with you at all times. "People leave their leather jackets, computers, backpacks, and it only takes 30 seconds for somebody to pick it up and walk away." He reminds students that there are not cameras everywhere in the university and not to rely on that. Greek out! Omega Delta Phi BY DAVID BYRD byrd0006@rangers. uwp. edu David Byrd interviewed UW-Parkside alumni and Omega Delta Phi, Abraham Santiago, about Greek life. DB: Why is greek unity important? AS: For the Brotherhood of Omega Delta Phi Fraternity, Inc unity is one of our founding principles. In order to fulfill our pledge to serving our community we need to ensure that we not only work with our selves but many other organizations. Greek unity is important so that we can always help and support each other. While we support each other we grow together. In order to be an effective retention tool to the university we need to have united front and help each other be successful graduate each other, support each other and embrace our differences. DB: What is community service mean to our org? And to UWP Campus? AS: Community service to my fraternity is finding ways to help all communities by taking on tasks to assist, finding ways to help make changes, advocate for others and help a community remain in tact for the future. DB: What is community service or work in the community mean to your organization? AS: The brotherhood of Omega Delta Phi Fraternity, Inc is always involved in Community Service. These are some of the events we put together or collaborate in: Omega Delta Phi Thanksgiving for Kenosha, Make a difference day, Mexican Fiesta, Hunger CleanUp, Anti-Bullying Showcase, Relay for Life, Aids Walk, and ensuring that we communicate with Campus Activites and engagement when service opportunities arise and needs to be completed. My organization always finds a way to jump on board or collaborate with other organizations to ensure we work together in the community. DB: What's something that your organization is working on to exemplify themselves on the Parkside campus? AS: The Brotherhood of Omega Delta Phi Fraternity, Inc is working more in-depth with the Kenosha and Racine community to not only help build up there cities. We also want to be a mentor, a guide or an ambassadors to future students of the University of Wisconsin Parkside. We pride ourselves in our rate of graduation and our academic standing. We continue to push forward and look for academic excellence every semester. A leader leads not only in the community but in his education and career. DB: What Is the benefit of Greek life on campus? AS: Greek life has a great benefit for students. It provides opportunity of leadership and networking for their next stage after college. Greek life is a retention tool created to push students and hold each other accountable for academic excellence. Omega Delta Phi Fraternity, Inc. prides itself in graduating our brothers and always pushing for academic excellence. We all came to college for an education and Greek life pushes you to excel as a student and push you harder than other co-curricular actives/groups. Santiago sent a follow-up message that read as follows: Our fraternity has grown to represent all types of races; that is the evolutionary vision of our Founders. With this evolution, we welcome the growing opportunities to expand across the United States and beyond. Our Brotherhood has the strongest of desires to positively affect as many lives as possible. With this goal, we intend to both benefit our fraternal members and the many individuals we have crossed paths with through Service. One Culture, Any Race; this describes Omega Delta Phi's philosophy of inclusion. February 11th, 2016 THE RANGER NEWS College Life | 5 Colleges, rape & Title IX What happens to the 85%? from WE-CONSENT via UWire, December 1, 2015 Are Colleges and Universities Neglecting 85% of Potential Unwelcome Sexual Encounter Title IX Violations? Likely YES they are. Here is the how and the why. More than 85% of unwelcome and unwanted sexual encounters go unreported according to the major surveys done on college campuses in 2015 85%. Not that these encounters did not occur, not that these encounters were consensual, not that these encounters were okay ... they were UNREPORTED. This statistic matches the most recent data showing that 90% of all colleges and universities reported ZERO sexual assaults in 2014 under the terms of the Clery Act. Unwelcome and unwanted sexual encounters are potential violations of Title IX whether or NOT they get reported. Colleges and universities are required to address ALL such encounters that have the potential to significantly interfere with a student's access to educational opportunities. The existing scope of efforts in prevention and dealing with unwanted sexual encounters is quite broad. These include education sessions, awareness communications, and victim counseling. What these efforts omit is two-fold: 1) programs directly aimed at the 85% of victims who are non-reporting and 2) prevention efforts that are both ongoing and a part of the daily life of the typical student. Central to these omissions is the idea that participants in unwanted and unwelcome encounters need to identify themselves as victims. If a participant fails to identify as a victim, then the existing system all too often fails to provide ANY meaningful help. The 85% are entitled to help. They are entitled to the support which enables them to access educational opportunities without fear or paralyzing confusion. The existing system needs to change. The 85% are NOT just like the 15% who do report. By definition, the simple fact that almost 9 out of 10 of all who experience unwelcome and unwanted behavior do not report means that there is something DIFFERENT going on with that 85%. It is likely that the key difference comes down to the perception of the label of "victim" and all that is associated with it. As noted in last week's Chronicle of Higher Education, many in the 85% feel a degree of co-responsibility for bad choices made, communications that either did not occur or instead misoccurred, thus creating contexts that gave rise to misunderstandings and miscommunications. There is an unwillingness to be explicit and clear about the word "No." Co-responsibility is the opposite of victimhood. When there is or was an absence of physical coercion, co-responsibility is more likely than victimhood. The old societal standard of "no means no" is rooted in the idea that sexual relations are between a powerful male and a powerless female. This power relationship was not between two people of co-equal free will. Instead it was analogous to a chattel relationship - in effect, one of "property." The right to say "no" was then rooted in society drawing limits regarding what the powerful could do "to" his property. By definition, the assertion of physical coercion is itself an expression of a chattel relation - and it correctly identifies "victims" and "predators" or "perpetrators." BUT, as EVERY study has shown, most unwanted and unwelcome sexual encounters do NOT involve physical coercion. When resources and programs are conditioned upon the use of a label like "victim," that label gains significance. Those who feel a degree of co-responsibility - the silent 85% - are quite often repulsed by the term "victim" - a label that denies them both agency and freedom. To be a victim is to be on the receiving end of an expression of power in what seems to be a chattel relation - one where notions of ownership, privilege, and property take precedence over free will, personal choice, and equality. If one believes that sexual encounters are to be governed by licensure instead of chattel, then one is asserting that BOTH parties need to be actively involved in granting consent and in fulfilling the pre-conditions to the license. Agency — f ree will — is a troubling precondition. If one believes that consent can be withdrawn at any time, then one must examine why aggressive/inappropriate and unwelcome behaviors continued after such consent was withdrawn. The granting of consent is the responsibility of both parties so that they need to communicate clearly, render the boundaries of the "license grant" clearly, and enforce violations. Victimhood denies the possibility of agency and co-responsibility. With victimhood, all of the responsibility is held by the privileged holder of chattel rights. It is the failure to "look out for the welfare of the less privileged" that makes the less privileged a victim. Many in the 85% would argue that the relationship with the other party was not chattel and unilateral but that it was bi-lateral so that it was they who had the sole or at least shared responsibility for safeguarding their own interest. If they were a "victim," it was as a victim to their own errors, misjudgments, passions, or lack of control - NOT the result of the abuse of privilege by a chattel holder. These views are NOT how politically correct BUT THEY SHOULD BE. It makes no sense that colleges' education efforts are focused more on getting men to agree that "rape is bad — so do not rape," rather than on "if you find yourself in an uncomfortable or threatening position here is how you might disengage" that is directed at BOTH sexes. In an age that proclaims the equality of the sexes, in teaching about the role of consent in sexual encounters why are college students taught lessons with their roots in chattel instead of licensure? - in the failure of the noblesse oblige of the "perpetrator" instead of the co-responsibility of equal participants? The vast majority of students on any given campus do not see themselves as even having the possibility of being a sexual predator - thus how are they expected to resonate with educational programs whose main lesson is "don't predate?" Where are the tools designed to help all students move away from unwelcome and unwanted sexual encounters and joining either the 85% and the 15%? Where are the props which students need to help cue in appropriate behaviors to prevent such encounters? How are the co-responsible supposed to get counselling about being more responsible - when available counselling is more focused on dealing with being a victim and better exploration of victim's rights? Prevention efforts which fail to deal with co-responsibility are band aids at best and moral failures at worst. What colleges and universities are NOT doing is taking steps to prompt discussions amongst prospective partners before a sexual encounter. To speak of "yes means yes" WITHOUT an "only" in front is to broadcast a meaningless platitude. To speak of consent presented in the context of chattel instead of licensure is to degrade and disrespect one if not both prospective partners before they even contemplate a relationship. To fail to provide safe zones for discussion where the co-responsible can explore better ways to respond and react - responsibly - throughout an encounter, is to deny students the very education this sordid topic can best provide them. America's colleges and universities are failing in their Title IX responses because those responses fail to take into consideration that the overwhelming number of students don't think of themselves as either predators or as victims. Full disclosure my institute produces mobile phone apps to address these issues. We began with a focus on co-responsibility and licensure, and our suite of apps is the result. So yes, I and my organization are biased. But for effective protection against potential Title IX liability it is time for college and universities to admit that the approach of "don't rape" and "don't be a victim" is NOT working - despite the increased emphasis on education and the increased awareness of sexual assault. MOST unwanted and unwelcome sexual encounters involve TWO unhappy people not just one. MOST involve a lack of clarity about boundaries and the absence of well-articulated licensure. MOST unwanted and unwelcome sexual encounters do NOT involve physical coercion. MOST do involve alcohol and other "rationality impairing" substances. Title IX efforts need to embrace these realities, not ignore them. The 85% are entitled to a safe campus. They are entitled to refuse the label of "victim." They are entitled to the help they need to learn and grow from what happened. And a safe campus will minimize future occurrences of unwelcome and unwanted sexual encounters that have the potential to significantly interfere with a student's access to educational opportunities. Title IX was supposed to ensure that all students receive opportunities to learn and grow. It is time our institutions of higher education stepped up to their responsibilities and provided such opportunities. Not all unwanted and unwelcome encounters rise to the label "assault" nor do they involve only predators or victims. These other experiences are the world of the 85%. Let's serve them too. Please visit http://protectequalsrespect.com for more information. Please email lissack@isce.edu to request a free demo of the app suite. UWire, a college news and distribution service based in Chicago and started in 1994, serves more than 600 college news partners across the U.S. More information and additional releases are available at UWire.com. Troubleshooting tips for parking at UW-Parkside BYTAYLER KESSLER kesslOI 1@rangers.uwp.edu Being prepared for classes is a big part of coming back to school, but there are other things to keep in mind when returning to Parkside. When the semester begins in February, the possibility of snow is high and there are specific snow removal procedures to be aware of. First, facilities management, police department, and housing directors will determine if the parking lots on campus need to be plowed and when. Then, housing is directed to notify students via e-mail that their vehicles are to be moved. Directions regarding where the cars should be moved will be posted, but frequently used lots are the Student Center, RITA, and Tallent. If cars are not moved, they will be ticketed and possibly towed. Campus Events :ebruary 19 Community Service Officer Meeting/Lunch. 12:00-1:00 p.m. Location: Student Center - Hickory Room. Meeting and lunch for all community service officers. Ranger Wellness: Piloxing. 12:00- 12:45 p.m. Location: SAC Dance Studio. "A non-stop, cardio fusion of standing pilates, boxing and dance that will push you past your limits for a sleek, pwerffil you!" CJA-Feed My Starving Children Volunteer. 1:30-5:30 p.m. Location: FMSC - Libertyville, IL. The Criminal Justice Association will be taking a trip to Libertyville, IL. To volunteer for Feed My Starving Children. Ranger Saturday 9:00-12:00 p.m. Location: UW-Parkside. Take an introductory look at Parkside with a group information session about academics, student life, campus activities, and much more. You'll have an opportunity to tour the campus, talk to an admissions counselor, and meet our students. February 23 :ebruary 20 Safe Zone 101 Training. 9:30-12:00 p.m. Location: TBD. This month 101 & 201 Safe Zone trainings are being offered by the LGBTQ Center. Chiropractic Screening. 12:00-1:30 p.m. Location: The Bridge. Stop by the Bridge to receive a chiropractic screening. Challenge the Process. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Location: Student Center - Poplar Room. Learn how you can improve the status quo and enable change. Ranger Wellness: Spinning Session. 6:00-7:00 p.m. Location: SAC Fieldhouse. February 24 2016 Career Fair. 11:00-2:00 p.m. Location: Student Center Ballroom. Students can explore professional opportunities when regional and national employers and community Dartners visit campus to engage with Parkside talent. Financial Fitness. 12:00-1:00 p.m. Location: Molinaro 109. Learn lealthy spending and saving tips to stay on track this year. February 25 UW-Parkside Blood Drive. 9:00- 3:00 p.m. Location: Student Center Ballroom. Donate blood and have an impact on the lives of many. A MILLENNIAL SENTIMENT SURVEY H ; Mll'H'MMf'M MUiimnkth • •# MM makeup % i Hm-n n n n t I ^Saiio"nam 86% Millennials feel ignored by presidential candidates fen •.! pr esidential candidates arc HE CAMPAIGN ISSUES THAT MATTER MOST TO MILLENNIAL climate change [jobs A economic growth healthcare student debt FROM GENFKD UWire Affiliate NEW YORK, Jan. 12 - The vast majority of recent college graduates believe that the current presidential candidates are not talking about the issues that matter most to them, according to a new survey of millennials by GenFKD, a non-partisan organization dedicated to promoting economic understanding and financial literacy to college students and recent graduates. Millennials account for 36 percent of eligible voters, the largest demographic in the 2016 election, according to ThinkProgress. Despite their voting power, 86 percent of those 18 to 34 say this year's presidential candidates are not addressing them or their key issues they care most about: Jobs and economic growth (19%) climate change (14%), health Care (11%), and student debt (10%) "It is very disappointing that the presidential candidates are ignoring a vital demographic group and the issues that matter most to millennials," said Justin Dent, president and co-founder of GenFKD. "With an uncertain economy and international instability, millennials are more engaged than ever in the upcoming election, yet they are left out of the discussion." GenFKD polled 752 millennials through Survey Monkey to determine which issues most concern them and if they felt their concerns were being adequately acknowledged in the national debate. "Millennials are clearly concerned about the economy they will inherit, and the opportunities available to them," said Christopher Koopman of the Mercatus Institute at George Mason University. "Unfortunately, political candidates have a strong incentive to support special interests over the causes that matter most to young people. There is a danger in doing that because millennials are concerned, active, and engaged." "Until now, there have been less than a handful of millennial issues addressed in hours and hours of debates and interviews," said Dent, a student at the University of Maryland. "We're worried about jobs and graduating into a nation of the underemployed." Gen FKD's media contact is Grant Greenberg. Inquiries can be addressed to him at (212) 235- 0259 or ggreenberg@lumentus.com UWire, a college news and distribution service based in Chicago and started in 1994, serves more than 600 college news partners across the U.S. More information and additional releases are available at UWire.com. 61 Culture THE RANGER NEWS Eight music students showcased at Nov. recital Ensemble shows start in March BY ALYSSA WARNER warne016@rangers.uwp. edu The student recital that took place on November 13"' in Bedford Hall was a huge success. Eight students stood up in front of a full concert hall to showcase their talent. The event started with bass singer, Braylon Green, who sang a classical piece that exhibited his amazing voice control, followed by classical guitarist, Matthew Mifflin, who played a chart that was both moving and exciting for the audience switching from style to style. The tone of the recital changed when David Zapp walked onto the stage. His enthusiastic and spirited attitude showed his passion for singing and had me smiling and laughing with enjoyment along with him. Soprano singer, Brianna Santelli, took the spotlight next and changed the feeling yet again by singing the ballad, Christmas Lullaby, from the musical Songs for a New World written and composed by Jason Robert Brown. After her heartfelt conclusion, the strong tenor voice of Emanuel Camacho tore through Bedford Hall. He sang a powerful Italian opera that featured his impressive range and control. To end the recital, two soprano singers, Rylie Armantrout and Christina Jones each pleased the crowd with their performances. Rylie sang a song from the musical Funny Girl and put a smile on everyone's faces while enjoying it herself. Christina took a more theatrical approach and entertained t ie au '^ nct with an upbeat tune from Thoroughly Modern Millie, a musical base on movie from 1967. _ Last semester rounded out with a few other recitals featuring UW-Par si c students. On November 24"' the Jazz Ensemble had their final concert or the semester in Bedford Hall at 7:30, with the Wind Ensemble's performance following on December 3 rd at 7:30. The UW-Parkside Master Singers, University Chorale, and Voices of Parkside appeared at 7:30 on December 5" and 3:30 on December 6 ,h . According to the department's website, "The UW-Parkside Music Department sponsors numerous evening and weekend concerts. These include ensemble concerts, masterclasses and performances as well as junior and senior recitals." Ensemble performances kick off next month: • March 10: UWP Wind Ensemble and Community Band • March 12: UWP Symphony and Community Orchestra • March 14-18: Jazz Week at UW-Parkside • March 18: UWP Jazz Ensemble • April 16-17: Opera Performance - Little Women • April 23: U WP Symphony and Community Orchestra • April 28: UWP Wind Ensemble and Community Band • April 30: UWP Choirs • May 1: UWP Choirs • May 5: UWP Jazz Ensemble Times and tickets are available on the music department's website or in the RITA box office. 3 reasons to catch the end of Winterfest in Lake Geneva BY MAR I AH HABERMAN Discover Wisconsin WNA Partner Whether you're looking for the perfect destination for Super Bowl Sunday, a romantic getaway for your Valentine, or the ideal winter solution for cabin fever, Lake Geneva's upcoming Winterfest & U.S. National Snow Sculpting Competition - taking place Feb. 1-13 - will have you covered. You know what they say: Time flies when you're having fun! With President's Weekend Feb. 12-15, consider spending an extra night in this south-central Wisconsin town. There's a plethora of indoor and outdoor activities, events, and tasty eats and drinks to enjoy with family and friends. Here are just three ways to revel in all the Winterfest fun coming up in Lake Geneva: 1.) Marvel at dazzling skies, sculptures and surprises during the Lawn Resort. (Feb. 12-14) 2.) Form a team and take the reins at this annual wacky tradition! It's the Will j.am&Coll.ege.. (Feb. 13) 3.) A LEGO lover's dream, spend the weekend viewing professionally created LEGO exhibits and participating in LEGO creation workshop and activities during LEGO Weekend at The Abbey Resort- (Feb. 12-15) The Ranger News is a proud member of the Wisconsin Newspaper Association, a press association started in 1853 by the state's press corps "to strengthen the newspaper industry, enhance public understanding of the role of newspapers, and protect basic freedoms ofpress, speech and the freeflow of information " The WNA provides access to select content from its partners for other members to publish. Campus briefs Art exhibitions open in RITA Thomas P. Curtis: A Retrospective. Feb. 1 - Apr. 8. Fine Arts Gallery. Opening Reception: Feb. 4,4:30-8:00 p.m. Paintings and editorial cartoons. ACE Student Juried Exhibition. Feb. 22 - Mar. 11. Foundation Gallery. The Artisan Craftsman Establishment, or ACE, is dedicated to the promotion of art at UW-Parkside and in the community. Artwork by Area Teaches and Their Students. Feb. 15 - Mar. 3. Mathis Gallery. The gallery is dedicated to the artwork done by teachers and students at the Parkside and surrounding areas. Gallery Hours: 9:00-4:00 p.m. Closed weekends and holidays. Black History Month opens with stories & verse The UW-Parkside Black Student Union and 0MSA kicked off Black History Month with an event that promoted learning, laughter, and remembering. BSU Vice President Adwoa Asentu, also known as Britney Woods, reading one of her poems, titled "Dark Matter. Then the night turned over to Teju: The Storyteller (pictured) as he serenaded those in attendance with song and knowledge. Woods was extremely proud of how the event turned out. "It was beautiful to see so many people from the Parkside, Racine, and Kenosha community come together to join us in our celebration of Black History and culture," she said. PHOTO COURTESY ADWOA ASENTU February 11th, 2016 Culture Events February 12; Noon Concert: Philomusica String Quartet. 12:00 p.m. Location: Bedford Concert Hall.An interesting and diverse range of performances are scheduled each semester including solo and chamber recitals, large group concerts, and lecture/recitals. Free admission and parking. February 13 Valentine's Massage Class for Couples. 10:00-1:00 p.m. Location: Tallent Hall - Orchard Room. Supplies: Each couple is to bring two pillows and a thick comforter/sleeping bag to the session. You will be sitting on the floor for the duration of the class. $49 per couple. February 14 Foreign Film Student Night-Timbuktu. 5:00 p.m. Location: Student Center - Cinema. Free. Freshlnk: Distracted. 7:30 p.m. Location: STUDIO A / THE RITA. General Admission = $18; Senior & UW-Parkside Staff = $14; Students = $10 Noon Concert: Kal Bergendahl Project. 12:00 p.m. Location: Bedford Concert Hall. Free Parking and Admission. No food or drink allowed in concert hall. @ The RITA: Living Light School presents: "Come Together." 7:00 p.m. Location: RITA - Bedford Concert Hall February 21 FRESHINK: Distracted 7:30 p.m. Location: STUDIO A / THE RITA. February 23 Tfresday Night Movie: The Good Dinosaur. 9:00-11:00 p.m. Location: Student Center - Cinema. Starting a band? Connect in our page?. .26; wprd classirec! a:is .. ip oifiexf paper tree' f6 Card'. Stop in our office i f f S O LlO I A oro fna ? 1 j ;©uwpo~l more ir Comics [ "foo'VE &OT TO ©M\T, \ hvoo<srt, WN&AVJOMM \ IN €N&M JteWN6... J CUE PATIN& OPP6 6 pftRE'N V6ORVAV0R) /C27~"\ February 11th, 2016 THE RANGER NEWS Campus News 17 Police Blotter January 22 Traffic Violation. STH 31 (Green Bay Rd). 11:08 p.m. Passenger (Non-Affiliate) taken in-custody for Possession of Marijuana then transported to Kenosha Jail. January 24 Welfare Check. Pike River Suites. 7:02 p.m. KPD reports through 3rd Party Complainant, that a Male (Student) implied he planned on committing suicide. Officer and Resident Advisor meet with male. Officer takes report. January 26 Agency Assist. Tallent Hall. 9:58 a.m. Assisting KPD officer in locating two students reference a stolen cell phone. Suspicious Circumstances. RITA B/C Lot. 5:27 p.m. KSD dispatch, anonymous caller reports barking dog or human outside. UWPPD officer reports people walking their dogs with nothing out of the ordinary. Medical Assistance. Ranger Hall. 8:33 p.m. Victim (Student) reports having problems breathing. Officer and Rescue Units arrived; victim refused transport to local hospital. January 27 Agency Assist. STH 31 (Green Bay Rd). 12:48 a.m. KSD unit request backup on traffic stop. All Units cleared, due to KPD in stolen vehicle pursuit. January 29 Medical Assistance. MOLN Hall. 11:36 a.m. Female (Non-Affiliate) reported having a "Sugar Seizure." Officer and Rescue Units arrived; female refuse transport to local hospital. January 30 Animal. CTH G (Wood Rd). 8:56 p.m. A deer struck by unknown vehicle. Officer reports deer is now deceased. February 1 Traffic Accident. Property Damage. Ave of the Arts. 8:02 a.m. Driver (Student) vehicle slid in sign. Officer takes report, no damage to state property and minor damage to vehicle. Vehicle towed by Tow Company. Traffic Violation. CTH E (12th St). 10:04 a.m. Driver (Non-Affiliate) was ticketed for Speeding over posted speed limits. February 2 Traffic Violation. University Drive. 1:53 p.m. Driver (Student) was ticketed for Non-Registration and Failure to MV Insurance. Suspicious Circumstances. Ranger Hall. 8:47 p.m. Resident Advisor request officer for smell of marijuana. No locate. Callbox Activation. University Apartments Lot. 9:11 p.m. Callbox activated, officer reports no one in area. Possession of Marijuana/Drug Paraph. University Apartments. 9:25 p.m. Resident Advisor request officer for smell of Marijuana. Officer takes report and confiscated evidence. February 4 Welfare Check. Pike River Suites. 4:23 p.m. Staff request welfare check on student who missed appointment. Officer reports student is fine. Agency Assist. CTH E (12th St). 6:20 p.m. KSD request backup on traffic stop. UWPPD officer assisted then cleared. Possession of Marijuana/Drug Paraph. Ranger Hall. 8:46 p.m. Resident Advisor reports smell of Marijuana. Female (Student) was ticketed for Possession of Drug/Paraph. Agency assist. University Apartments. 11:17 p.m. KPD request escort to deliver citations to female (Student). UWPPD officer assisted then cleared. Regent to consider faculty policy changes THE RANGER NEWS STAFF rangernews@uwp. edu A committee of the UW System regents voted to approve a set of policy drafts that give more power over faculty tenure, review and layoff to the System and campus administration. They will be voted on by the whole council later next month. Those policies, which related to tenure appointment, faculty review and development, and layoff, appeared on the UW System website for anonymous public comment will be voted on Feb. 5 by the UW System regents. These policies, if adopted, would affect current faculty and could affect their decisions to remain with the UW System campuses; they may also affect the attractiveness of the UW System to new hires. The American Federation of Teachers-Wisconsin Higher Education Council opposes the drafts. A release from the AFT-Wisconsin states that the changes, prompted by calls from Governor Scott Walker for more investigation of prohibiting indefinite and probationary appointments, would compromise the employment security of System institution faculty and undermine academic freedom. "What is most interesting are the comments regarding these policies from anonymous folks throughout the system," said Helen Rosenberg, chair of the university committee and professor of sociology, in an email forwarding the link for the drafts to colleagues through the faculty and Helen Rosenberg governance email lists. As of Feb. 4, 2016,36 pages of comments on the drafts had been posted. The numbers cited above refer to comments focused on individual drafts; the majority of the comment report document available comprised comments that addressed multiple documents. The full slate of drafts and comments are available at https://www.wisconsin.edu/regents/ draft-tenure-policies. Tenure review changes Changes to tenure appointments also received considerable attention from readers of the drafts. The proposed RPD 20-9, which would change policy related to reviews of faculty approved for tenure to support professional development, received 14 comments. That document, which does not have changes marked and provides no link to the version under adoption, would replace the current RPD 20-9, which is available at: https://www.wisconsin.edu/regents/ policies/guidelines-for-tenured-faculty-review-and-development/. The draft increases System regulations of campuses by adding revising current wording and doubling the number of new requirements that campus must meet for their faculty review and development plans. UNIVERS ITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM usv Of the eight new criteria added, numbers nine and twelve contain multiple sub-points, whereas other regulations added as well as the precedent eight were considerably shorter. If approved, each of the 26 comprehensives universities and 13 two-year colleges would need to submit their new plans within 9 months of the policy's adoption. Sources for new policies Detailing "Procedures Relating to Financial Emergency or Program Discontinuance Requiring Faculty Layoff and Termination," Regent Policy Document 20-XX received 12 comments. RPD 20-xx, which appears to combine Sections 36.21 and 36.22 Wisconsin's constitution, contains multiple comments showing where language in the proposed policy borrows from other universities and the American Association of University Professors. At least one commenter expressed disdain for the changes to at least one of those recommendations, noting that the draft policy says "faculty layoff will be invoked only in extraordinary circumstances and after all feasible alternatives have been considered," while the AAUP recommendation concluded with the word "exhausted." While RPD 20-XX recommends applying some policy adopted at UWMadison to the whole System and - attempts to align that policy with state Administrative Code, the universities and state university systems that UW System attributes as sources in the six-page proposal include the Maryland, Minnesota, Michigan, California State, Colorado at Boulder, Connecticut, Maine, Pennsylvania, Rutgers, Tennessee and Utah Faculty appointment shifts The draft that reflects the fewest changes and received the fewest comments relates to faculty tenure appointments. As drafted, RPD 20-23 removes guarantees that those holding faculty, faculty tenure or probationary appointments who are unranked before certain periods shall be treated as having an associate professor ranking. It retains the definitions for "probationary appointment" and "tenure appointment" as positions held preceding a decision on tenure appointment and positions held for unlimited periods granted to ranked faculty. The AFT-Wisconsin press release calls for the Chancellors and Regents to "Publicly and privately oppose any and all attempts to abolish or attenuate indefinite status appointments for academic staff." Profs not what students think BYTAYLER KESSLER kessle0011@rangers.uwp.edu Many students ask themselves while the sit in class listening to their instructors teach. "What does it take to be a professor at Parkside?" Some hold PhDs and tenured positions. And students always call them "Professor." But what does all that mean, exactly'/ The hiring process is taken very seriously at Parskide, say Scott Menke, interim director of human resources, and Gary Wood, associate vice provost and associate vice chancellor. They say that students can feel confident in their instructors. But Menke and Wood, who also serves as associate vice chancellor, both offered considerable insight in answering the broad question posed above. As usually happens in college, the question asked doesn't have a simple answer. It turns out that not all of the instructors at Parkside — or any school, for that matter — a re professors. And they're not all tenured, either. Apples to oranges A good place to start is distinguishing between faculty and academic staff. "Faculty" are professors who have either a PhD or other terminal degree in their field. A terminal degree is the highest degree that can be earned in a specific field, such as MFA (Master of Fine Arts) or MBA. Professors not only teach classes but are also responsible for research and other service, such as committee work and advising majors in their discipline. In addition to preparing for lectures, creating assignments and grading papers, when faculty are not engaged in the aforementioned service, they are actually doing work in their field outside the classroom. "Academic StaftV'on the other hand, can be hired for a variety of reasons. Their responsibilities include work as advisors, work in the library or the student center. They can be lecturers, as well. A lecturer's duties might include teaching classes, but they also help with curriculum, modify courses, develop new courses, and much more. Lecturers sometimes have PhDs or other terminal degrees, but more often they hold a master's degree. Tenure Many students have heard of tenure but are not entirely sure what it is. Simply put, after six years of working, professors who are hired into a tenuretrack position can earn a tenure position if they have proven they are worthy of it through many performance evaluations, recommendations, and much more. Once tenured, instead of renewing their contract every year, they sign one that can be looked at as open-ended. But this doesn't mean they cannot be dismissed, which is a common misconception, said Wood. He explained that if a professor is performing illegal activity, has poor performance, or is doing something immoral, they can still be terminated. Qualifications, training Most new instructors have had some sort of teaching background — at the very least in grad school. They have experience leading a class already. All instructors at Parkside are offered what the university calls "professional development activities" through the Teaching and Learning Center, directed by James Robinson. Robinson and the T&LC to provide, among other things, opportunities for professors to engage in teaching improvement activities. 1 hose activities include attending conferences, workshops, and small informal activities on campus where instructors can discuss classroom best practices. But instructors are not required to undergo any formal training. Both Menke and Wood want to make sure students know that the hiring process is extensive and very thorough. When hiring faculty, there is always a national, or even international, search that brings in many applicants. Then, there is a lengthy screening process that examines the applicants teaching and research records. When it comes time to interview on campus, often the hiring committee will often schedule opportunities for applicants to interact with students. Sometimes they are even invited to teach a class to see how the instructors perform. There are more than 4,100 students, and almost a quarter are under 25. i of new freshmen and !8% of all undergraduates live on campus. Full Page BW: $170 Color: $320 10" by 16" - 1 Junior Page Dior: $180 5" by 16" 1/2 Page /: $85 Color: $160 10° by 8" Junio 1/4 Page \ )!or:$80 l 5" by 8" J 1/8 Page I BW: $30 Color: $65 1 5" by 4" J Jll llll llll llllllll llll llll b Eighth $45 (color only) 5" by 4" (one size) R i iii iii iii iii iii iii iii iii irr THE RANGER NEWS 81 Sports Ranger wrestlers push for title February 11th, 2016 Sports Standings BY DEREK FYE fyeOOO01 @rangers.uwp. edu U W-Parkside's wrestling team selected the motto "Pave Your Way." If they hold to that, many of the team's members will each hold national championships by the season's end. The team is currently ranked first in the Division 11 Wrestling Coaches Association poll for Super Region II. released on January 12,2016. To understand why, one needs little more than to observe the team practice or to talk to their leaders. Praised by coach & staff The wrestling room brims with intensity and focus of the wrestlers and coaching staff as they wrestle or run laps. Head Coach Gregg Lewis said this is probably the best team he's had in his five years as head coach and 21 years with the program. "It doesn't matter who we're wrestling," Lewis said. "We're going after it. Discipline is what it really comes down to." Lewis also credits the leadership of select wrestlers as being the difference in making this team great, and Lewis' support staff agrees. Athletic trainer Tyler Martin is in his second season with the team. "They're such hard workers," Martin said. "Their hard work and dedication can't be beat... The time and dedication it takes, not many kids can do that." Martin said the sport's difficulty — and its main attraction for him was its "pure athleticism. It's you and your opponent, nothing else out there." The season began with 30 wrestlers; but Lewis said he believes that the 25 gritty remaining members have withstood the rigors of the sport, resulting in the current roster. Men's B-ball amid another dominating campaign BY DEREK FYE fyeOOOO 1 @uwp. edu With an imposing win/loss record of 15-3, the University Of Wisconsin- Parkside men's basketball team is having another remarkable season. The team is averaging 82.6 points per game, 10.2 more than their opponents. In the Jan. 26 lh edition of the National Association of Basketball Coaches NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Rankings, the Rangers breached the top 25, earning the 2 I s ' spot. With a recent overtime victory over #11 Bellarmine, one can only expect the Ranger's rank to continue to rise. Senior guard Andy Mazurczak is a key contributor to the Rang- -ers' achievement, leading the team in points per game (17.9) and free throws made (75), as of Jan 28. Mazurczak is second in assists (67), second in steals (18), fourth in three- point field goals made (19), and fourth in rebounds (72). He is shooting an exceptional 88% from the free throw line and a solid 56% on field goals. Sophomore guard Kendale McCullum and Junior guard Alexander Brown have also been significant contributors for the Rangers. Brown is the second leading scorer and McCullum is the third leading scorer and one of the top rebounders on the team. Junior center Goran Zagorac, and Freshman forward Kyle Flanagan are the team's most productive big men. Zagorac leads the team with 18 blocked shots, 43 offensive rebounds, and 75 defensive rebounds. Flanagan has added 16 blocked shots, 23 offensive rebounds, and 54 defensive rebounds. - j unior forward J ake Verhagen has been the Rangers' best 3-point shooter going 34 of 74 on the season PHOTO COURTESY OF UW-PARKSIDE ATHLETICS Montrail Johnson, awarded GLVC Wrestler of the Week, is shown in this photo from a Jan. 19 home meet at the Petretti Fieldhouse. Team leaders lead division Lewis identified three key figures on the team who lead the pack. Nick Becker, a Redshirt Sophomore from Hartford, Wl, currently ranked first in the 174lb class in the Division II Wrestling Coaches Association Super Region II Poll. His ultimate goal is to win a National championship - a goal he said he set for personal and team victory by coming in "every day with a purpose." Joseph Her, a Redshirt Senior from Two Rivers, WI, ranked fourth in the 133lb weight class with an 18-5 record. Her also aims to win a National championship. Nick Fishback, a Redshirt Senior from Orland Park, IL, is ranked first in the 1651b weight class with a record of 19-2. Fishback's biggest accomplishments are earning All- American honors and placing 5 lh in the National championship last year. Credit where it's due Her credits the coaches' leadership and support for much of their success. "Sometimes you love them, sometimes you hate them," he said. "But they're always there for you." Her said the team also succeeds largely due to their effort to "get better every day, one percent at a time." Her credits his team's stunning record to shortterm memory- and "not just going through the motions" when it comes to practice. Fishback pointed to common mindsets on the team. "We all have the same goals," he said. "You get out what you put in." As far as obstacles are concerned, Her said, injuries pose the biggest threat to the team. Seniors leaving roster soon The thing Fishback said he'll miss most after the conclusion of this season will be the brotherhood and comradery of the team and the feeling of competition that is common in the sport. Her agreed with him, saying that he will miss "being a family with the guys" when he leaves after graduation. Fishback said he aspires to be a college wrestling coach. "Coaches have been my biggest role models," Fishback said. "I like giving back to the sport." Fishback describes the key to his success as "putting in the time and the work," and his future goal as "trying to do something better next year." Always striving to improve is a theme synonymous with this team. PHOTO COURTESY OF UW-PARKSIDE ATHLETICS The women's volleyball team squares off before facing the Pumas from Rensellaer, Ind. on Nov. 13. Rangers fall to Hawks in volleyball BY JALEN PERRY perry039@rarigers.uwp.edu Rangers volleyball concluded the fall with a sad end to their otherwise bright season. The women finished with a regular season record of 19-11 and headed into the Great Lakes Valley Conference tournament on Friday, November 20 against the top team in the GLVC West, Rockhurst. They lost 3-0 in the quarterfinals to the Hawks, who hail from Kansas City, MO. Don't call it a comeback The quarterfinal GLVC loss is a minor slump in an otherwise stellar streak for the team. For a long time, Rangers volleyball wasn't considered one of the strongest fall sports teams on campus. The team dominated the late 70's and late 80's, but saw little success since, putting up very inconsistent records. But the club has seen a major turnaround since the "dark days" of the 90's and early 2000's. Since 2009, two years before current head coach, Christine Paciero, took the reins, the team has had nothing but success as they accumulated 6 straight winning seasons. Since Paciero took the helm as coach, the Rangers have seen their best volleyball team since those of the 70's and 80's. And their work shows that a team is about much more than just the sport. "We've strung together four straight winning seasons, but in the last four years we've made the conference tournament two out of those four," Paciero said near the end of the fall season "We are all competitive and want to make the conference tournament every year, and then ultimately the NCAA tournament...we haven't reached those goals, so we aren't completely satisfied." Academic success The Rangers volleyball athletes also excel in the classroom. In addition to being honored at the 2016 convocation for having the highest combined GPA of all student athletes at the university at 3.42., the team collected the GLVC Team Academic Award and American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Award two straight seasons (2013-14, 2014-15). While excelling in the classroom is one thing, the individual success of the Rangers has not been ignored by the GLVC conference. It was announced November 19,2015 that three Rangers had made an AU-Conterence team. Junior Rebecca Roembke was named to the GLVC First Team; Roembke lead the GLVC in kills and points. Junior Lauren Hickson and sophomore Jackie Langer were named to the Honorable Mention team. Rebuilt a firm foundation Coach Paciero discussed in an interview in the Spring of 2015 how the team, though boasting a winning record, was in a rebuilding stage. By the following Fall, she thought a firm NCAA Div II GLVC East Conf Div Total Streak 2015-16 Women's Basketball 1 LEWIS 12-0 7 "° 21 " 1 W16 2. BELLARMINE 10-3 6-1 16-3 L1 3. SAINT JOSEPH'S 8-5 4-3 15-8 W1 4. UW-PARKSIDE 7-6 3-4 13-8 W1 2015-16 Men's Basketball 1. BELLARMINE 11-2 6-1 18-4 L1 2. INDIANAPOLIS 11-2 6-1 17-4 W2 3. UW-PARKSIDE 11-2 5-2 18-3 W3 2015 Volleyball 1. MCKENDREE 15-3 8-2 22-11 L1 2. LEWIS 15-3 9-1 31-5 L1 3. INDIANAPOLIS 11-7 6-4 17-17 L1 4. UW-PARKSIDE 10-8 5-5 19-12 L4 Conf. Total Streak 2015 Women's Soccer 1. BELLARMINEA#1 12-1-2 17-3-2 L1 2, TRUMAN STATEA#2 11-1-3 15-3-5 L1 3. QUINCYA#3 9-3-3 14-4-4 L1 10. UW-PARKSIDE 5-7-3 6-8-3 L1 2015 Men's Soccer 1. ROCKHURST* A#1$ 13-1-1 18-2-3 L1 2. INDIANAPOLISA#2 10-3-2 12-5-5 L1 3. QUINCYA#3 10-4-1 12-7-2 L2 10. UW-PARKSIDE 6-6-3 6-8-3 W1 2015-16 Wrestling Points 1. NOTRE DAME (OHIO) 158 2. ST. CLOUD (MINN.) STATE 151 3. PITT-JOHNSTOWN 140 6. UW-PARKSIDE 110 INDEX * = Regular Season Champion A# = GLVC Tournament Seed $ b GLVC Tournament Champion foundation had been established. "Some of our key players have a lot of experience," she said. "This includes Lauren Hickson, Meghan Conley, defensive specialist Jessi Mainczyk — all three are team captains — and Rebecca Roembke; they've all been 3-4 year players. But we also have a lot of youth, our two middle [players], sophomore Lexi Turek and freshman Elizabeth Mavis have been key ... there's a great balance of youth and experience, which has been a key to our success." Coach Paciero and her staff believe that this has possibly been the most enjoyable team in her five year stint with the team. But she points to the team's leadership as a pivotal in the athletes' success. "One of the main reasons we are experiencing this success is because of the leadership, team chemistry, and culture," Paciero said. "All that being said, we also have great talent; we have some great athletes." Coach calls on fans The coach also had a personal message to the fans. "I want to encourage the fans to attend events," Paciero said last semester. "Whether it's a theatre event or an athletic event, when you attend and support each other, it makes the college experience more enjoyable. I want to encourage the Parkside community to have a little more fun! Come out and support all events; show a little bit of Parkside Pride and support Ranger Nation." Sports Schedules Men's & Women's Basketball. Feb. 11 - Away vs. Truman State University (Women 5:30, Men 7:30 p.m.) Feb. 13 - Away vs. Quincy University (Women 1:00, Men 3:00 p.m.) Feb. 18 - Home vs. Saint Joseph's College (IND.) (Women 5:30, Men 7:30 p.m.) Feb. 20 - Home vs. University of Indianapolis (Women 1:00 p.m., Men 3:00 p.m.) Last regular season home game.. Feb. 25 - Away vs. Lewis University (Women 5:30, Men 7:30 p.m.) Wrestling Feb 26-27. NCAA Division 11 Super Regional. Indianapolis, IN March 11-12. NCAA Division 11 Championships, Sioux Falls, SD Men's and Women's Track and Field Feb. 27-28. Great Lakes Valley Conference Championships. Somers, Wis. Petretti Fieldhouse. Time TBA. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Bur sar P eggy Ka rls, w ho to ok pa rt i n d ec i­ sio n m ak in g fo r th e p roc ed ure cha ng e, says th a t th e ch ang e wa s ma de " fo r th e b en ef it o f th e st ud en ts " an d a lso c lai m s th a t th er e hav e be en fe w c om pl ai nt s d oc um en te d re ga rd in g th e iss ue. Dean o f st ud en ts Ta mm y Mc Guc kin s tat es th a t "T he c han ge in th e re fu nd da te was i m ­ pl em en te d t o e nsu re t h a t cha nge s to a stu ­ de nt 's co urs e sch ed ule du rin g th e a dd /d ro p pe rio d w ou ld b e a pp ro pr ia te ly a cc ou nte d fo r pr io r to th e re fu nd be in g proc ess ed. In m an y cases , stu de nt s a dd cour ses o r get i n to classe s th a t th ey we re pr ev iou sly w ai tli st ed fo r w hi ch incr eas es th ei r tu it io n an d fe es. Wh en re fun ds are d is tri bu te d b efo re th es e sch ed ule chan ges are ta ke n in to ac co un t, stu de nt s ar e of te n u n­ aw are of t he a dd iti on a l charg es, re ceiv e la te fees , and su bs eq ue ntl y ha ve t o rep ay s om e of th ei r re fu nd ed ai d to th e un ive rsi ty. " She a dds th a t by pro ce ssi ng re fun ds a fte r th e a dd /d ro p pe rio d, th e re fu nd am ou nt c an b e m or e ac cu­ ra tel y c alc ul at ed . Cu rre nt ly th e 13 UW -Colle ges, Gat ew ay, an d th e Co lleg e of Lake C ou nty a ll pr oces s ref un ds on or aft er t he ad d/ dr op pe rio d. Dr, McGu­ ck in w as a sked w he th er o r n ot st ud en ts w ere inv ol ve d i n th e d ec isi on m ak in g proc ess f or th e ch an ge i n p ol ic y a nd t h e q ue st io n r em ain s un an sw ere d. 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C olo rs o f th e d iff er en t fla gs fro m ma ny co un tri es we re sh in in g br ig ht as yo u ap pro ac he d th e w el l dec ora ted p icn ic a rea in P et rif yin g Spr ing s. Th ere w ere st ud en ts fro m C hin a, Jap an , N or th Kor ea, H a iti , Po lan d, Ge rm any , an d C olu mb ia. Di ffe re nt la ngu age s w ere in th e a ir fo r t he fir st few m in ut es as gr ou ps of st ud en t fr o m th e sam e co un try go t tog et he r an d spo ke th e ir la n­ guag es be fo re s po rts l ike socce r an d vo lle yb al l br ou gh t ev ery on e to ge the r. Ha ppi nes s li t e ve ryo ne 's' fa ce. " It was a gr ea t exp erie nce . Ha vin g t he po s­ si bi lit y of ge tti ng to kn ow pe op le ar ou nd th e w or ld wa s aw eso me . It was a gre at di ve rs ity day ," sai d Nic ho las f ro m C olu m bia ; a fres hm an an d an un de rg ra du at e st ud en t a t Par ksi de. 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Th e R an ge r N ew s m ee ti ng s a re ev er y Mo nd ay a t 1 2p m in t he Ra ng er Ne ws Off ice. All stu d e n ts an d fa cu lty of UW -Pa rks ide ar e w el co m e to a tt e n d . Ha ve an y co m m en ts , co nc er ns , q ue st io ns , o r st or y id ea s? Pl ea se e- m ai l u s a t: ra ng er ne w s@ uw p. ed u. Like to m ee t wi th us? We ar e lo ca te d in th e S tu ­ d en t C en te r in ro om L101A. Ja le n Per ry pe rr y0 39 @ uw p. ed u Ed ito r in Ch ief : Do ria De Ba rto lo de ba r0 04 @ uw p. ed u Ja le n Pe rry pe rry 03 9@ uw p. ed u Dav id Byrd by rd 00 06 @ uw p. ed u Org ani zer Jit u B rown a nd a do ze n o th er pr ot es to rs h av e rec entl y end ed th eir m on th an d a half lo ng h un ge r strik e. The str ike be ga n a s a p us h for th e city to re op en Dyett High Sc ho ol a s a sch oo l focu sed on gre en tec hn olo gy . Many pr ot es to rs we re willi ng to literally p ut th ei r lives on th e lin e for th e ca us e b ec au se all of th em felt a s tho ug h city le ad er s do n ot , or fail to s ho w an y, car e for th e wel l-be ing of the ir chil dre n a nd th ei r fu tu re s. Befo re th e p ro te st b eg an , Chicag o Pub lic Sc ho ols a nn ou nc ed th a t the y h ad pl an s on ma kin g th e hig h sch oo l m or e ce nt er ed on th e a rt s to up ho ld t h e n am e an d ho no r th e ma n it w as na m ed aft er - W alter D yett. The city cla im ed t h a t p oo r tes t sco re s and lowe r­ ing en ro llm en t as a key ele m en t to w hy th e sc ho ol w as beg inn ing to be ph as ed ou t. After co mm un ity o ut re ac h, th e city sai d th a t the y wo uld c on sid er to re- op en it. Th e bac kla sh w as b ec au se th e co mm un ity d id n' t beli eve t h a t an a rt ba sed sc ho ol in th eir co m­ mu nity , pre do mi na tel y an d histo rical ly blac k, wo uld su it the ir chi ldr en in th e lo ng ru n. Pro ­ te st or s garn ere d a tte nt io n fro m pe op le suc h as t he Rev. Je ss e Ja ck so n, an d th ey rea ch ed ou t to t h e U.S. Se cre tar y of Ed uca tio n, Arne Du nca n. The y cou ld n't s ee m t o ge t any l ocal or na ­ tio na l ne ws co ve rag e to fu rth er th eir c au se . Th e p ro te st en de d o n S ep te m be r 21, 20 15 , aft er m an y p ro te st or s bel iev ed t h a t if th ey di dn 't ea t so on th a t th ey ma y die . Organ izer s beli eve d th a t tho ug h t h e ca u se w as gr ea t, it w as n' t wo rth los ing live s over. Th e dist ric t is still lis ten ing , bu t chief ex ec uti ve officer For­ res t Clay poo l said th a t h e wa s do n e n ego tiat ­ ing wi th th e gr ou p. To c e le b ra te t h e to p ic s fou nd in t h is yea r's Big Re ad se le ct io n , t h e Fail 20 15 e xh ib it wil l fe a tu r e w or ks ba se d on t h e t h e m e of So ci al J u st ic e . Su bm iss io ns D ue O c to b e r 5 th Op en in g R ecep tion O c to b e r 21 s t, 2015 Fo r m o re in fo rm at io n an d t o s u b m it w or k, p le as e vi sit: bS og s.i iw p.e dy /ilb rar ya rt 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 45, September 30, 2015 Description An account of the resource Student newspaper of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Kenosha, Wis. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource University of Wisconsin - Parkside Ranger News Description An account of the resource Student newspaper of UW-Parkside Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Issue Volume 44 Headline Used for newspapers, the Headline element describes the main article of the issue. Crunchbutton feeds an unrealized need Series Number The series number of the original collection. UWPAC124 Ranger News Text Any textual data included in the document t h e R A N G E R N E W S U N I V E R S I T Y O F W I S C O N S I N - P A R K S I D E S T U D E N T N E W S P A P E R M A Y 7 20 15 C r u n c h b u t t o n f e e d s a n u n r e a l i z e d n e e d By M ar k W eb er m cg u i0 18 @ ra n ge rs .u w p .e d u For m an y s tud en ts, th e tim e th at l ea ds up to an d inc lud es final ex am s is o ne of lat e n igh ts, e arly m or ni ng s, a nd little tim e fo r a ny­ th in g o th er th an stud ying . S tu de nt s do n' t hav e t im e fo r an yt hi ng ot he r th an th at last test , o r th at final pr e­ se nt at io n. T he y do n' t have tim e to talk , to exer cise, to s leep , o r t o ev en ea t! T h a t i s wh ere a new ap p th at is av aila ble he re at Par ksid e co me s in . T h e ap p is ca lled C ru nc hb ut to n an d it has a very sim ple co nc ep t. T h e co nc ep t is to get foo d d eliv ere d to yo ur doo r, fro m re sta ur an ts th at no rm all y do n' t d eliver . T h e i de a was sta rte d a t Yale U niv ers ity by so me stu de nts in or de r to pr oc ur e th eir favo rite san dw ich tro m a lo cal eater y. As a resu lt, t ha t e ate ry s old $6 0,0 00 wo rth of san dw ich es. T h e ide a ha s gr ow n fr om on e si mp le s an d­ wich , b ut i t r em ain s a ver y sim ple id ea . T he ide a is to pa rt ne r u p w ith re sta ur an ts w ho do n' t de liver, pu t a few o f the ir mo st p op ul ar item s on an ap p m en u, a nd th en hav e the foo d d eliv ered by t he cus tom ­ er' s p eer s. T h e C ru nc hb ut to n a pp ha s t ake n o ff in a s ho rt pe rio d of tim e, s pr ea di ng f rom Yale to U SC , Uol gate , D ay to n, a nd a hal l-d oz en ot he r lo cat ion s. N ow i t is c om ing to UW -Par ksid e. Th an ks to sen ior Nic k K oe ne n, 21, wh o is p la nn in g o n gr ad ua tin g th is M ay wit h a de gre e in busin ess m an ag em en t, ma rke t­ ing , an d finance. Nick he ar d ab ou t this y ou ng c om pa ny an d th ou gh t it w oul d be a gr ea t fit he re. H e did som e i nve stiga ting , an d got on bo ar d the C ru nc hb ut to n tra in . H e s aid , " I a ctu all y r ea d ab ou t it ••MM Photo cou rtes y of ht tp s:/ /w ww .fa ce bo ok .co m/ cr un ch bu tto n on Ra ng er ir ac k, an d tho ugh t it soun ded like a co ol id ea ." Nic k h as rece ived a ton of su pp or t fr om th e c om pan y, a nd pla ns o n ma kin g a go of this as his aft er colle ge c are er. " I k now th at it will st art sma ll, lik e we onl y hav e six re sta ur an ts s ign ed up rig ht now, a nd I a m th e m ain drive r, b ut I t hin k i t is r eally goi ng to g row ." Nick said . " I pl an on foc usi ng he re at Par ksid e first, bu t I ca n s ee us ex pa nd in g to C ar th ag e Col lege , an d th en Un ive rsit y of Wi sco nsin , Mi lwa uke e, a nd M AT C, an d the n M ad iso n, a n d th en th e who le U W sys tem ," Nick sai d wit h a ge nu ine sens e of ex cit em en t. Ri gh t n ow C ru nc hb ut to n, an d Nic k a re aim ing at th e c olleg e de m og ra ph ic s eei ng t he m as a luc rat ive an d solid toe ho ld in to any reg ion s m ar ke t. Nic k a nd C ru nc h­ bu tto n l au nc he d h er e at UW - Par ksi de on Th ur sd ay , A pri l 23 at 6 p .m . H e pla ns on m ak in g t he sch edu le flexible, an d bas ing it o ff wh at his c us to me rs se em to wa nt . Su pp ly a nd de m an d will b e t he key to th e su cces s an d gro wt h of this end eav or, like mo st ne w busin esses, but C ru nc hb ut to n an d Nick ar e hu ng ry f or s ucce ss, a nd the y h op e th at you ar e ju st pla in hu ngr y. P a r k s i d e s t u d e n t s w i n a c a d e m i c a n d l e a d e r s h i p a w a r d s K at ly nn e D a v is D av is0 86 @ uw p. ed u Ne arl y 20 0 UW -Par ksid e stu den ts w ere ho no re d for th eir aca de mi c ex cell enc e an d lea de r­ ship roles o n ca m pu s a nd in the co mm un ity at two s ep ar at e a wa rd cer em on ies in Ap ril. O n Th ur sd ay , A pri l 2 3, th e Le ad ers hi p A war ds B an qu et rec ogn ize d s tud en ts a nd ca mp us org an iza tio ns alike for th eir de di­ ca tio n to ca mp us i nvo lve me nt. T h e stu de nts an d org an iza tio ns wer e ho no re d f or th eir roles as succ essful lea de rs a nd pa rti cip ati on in lea d­ er sh ip tra in in g t ha t fu rth er hel ped the m to dev elo p eff ective lea de r­ shi p skills. In par ticu lar , Si mm i B ha r- van i, Bry an Kr ajn ak , A lexa M or ­ ga n, Ro be rt Ro th e a nd R am la Wa lke r-H ake em all e ar ne d th e Pre sid ent 's V olu nte er Ser vice aw ard gold- level ho no r, w hic h w as pre sen ted to stu de nts wh o d ed i­ ca ted 50 0 ho urs of th eir tim e t o vo lun tee r se rvice on ca mp us an d i n th e c omm unit y. As a gr ou p, U W- Parks ide H ab ita t fo r H um ani ty, UW -Pa rksi de M en 's a nd Wo men 's Tr ac k a nd Fie ld, Park side In te r­ na tio na l C lu b a nd th e S tu de nt Nu rse s' Asso ciati on at Park side all rec eive d r eco gni tio n fo r v olu nte er serv ice. Ab ou t 70 g ra du at in g sen ior s w ere ho no re d f or the ir ou tst an di ng a ca de m ic su ccess on Sun day , A pri l 26 a t the Ac ad em ic Ac hie vem ent Aw ard s ce rem ony . H on or ee s in clu de d s tud en ts fr om seve ral diff ere nt pr og ra m s a nd de pa rtm en ts, as well as tho se w ho wer e p res en ted wit h O ut st an di ng G ra du at e ho no rs an d the Ch an ce l­ lo r's A wa rd. Alyssa Mac ieje wsk i, a biol ogic al sci enc es ma jor, was pr ese nte d w ith the Ch an ce llo r's Aw ard , an d Jer em ia h Jeffrey, A n­ dre w Kossow, K ar en M or en o a nd K eo na Th om ps on wer e h on or ed as this yea r's O ut sta nd in g G ra du ate s. In ad di tio n to the se two cer em on ies , 1 6 n urs ing stu de nts we re i nd uc ted in to th e Na tio na l Nu rsi ng H on or Soc iety E ta Nu C ha pt er on Sun day , Ap ril 26. Aubre y Lukas (right) and Alyssa Macie­ jewski (left), biological science majors, are honor ed at the Acad emic Ac hieve men t Awards. Maciejewski won the C hancellor s Award. Photo courte sy of http:/ /uwp. edu/ explore/news/ acadachv.cfm . Ca ss an dr a S tein fas t a nd Lo rra in e Bo nn , t wo nu rsi ng stu de nts , w ere th e rec ipi ent s of ou tst an di ng stu ­ de nt lea de rsh ip aw ard s. T h e R a n g e r N e w s 9 0 0 W o o d R o a d K e n o s h a , W I 5 3 1 4 1 E -m a il : r a n g e r n e w s @ u w p .e d u W e b si te : t r n o n li n e .o r g id it o r i n C h ie f: K at ly nn e D avi s da vis 08 6@ uw p.e du D or ia De Ba rto lo de ba r0 04 @ uw p.e du W eb D ir e c to r : Ro bin Bro wn br ow n2 18 @ uw p.e du Er in Ho pk in s ho pk i02 0@ uw p.e du S t a ff R e p o r t e r s Ch els ie Aloisi ha ne y0 06 @ uw p.e du G en o Co lo nn a colon O 14 @ uw p.e du Liv G rip ko gri pk 00 2@ uw p.e du Ja le n Pe rry pe rry 03 9@ uw p.e du Za ch Ro eth lis be rge i rothOO 1 @ uw p.e du Kr ist a S kw ere s sch raO 10 @ uw p.e du M ar k W ebe r mcg uiO 18 @ uw p.e du K at ly nn e D avi s da vis 08 6@ uw p.e du Do ria De Ba rto lo de ba r0 04 @ uw p. ed u THE RA NG ER N EW S MISS ION S TA TE M EN T: THE RANG ER NEWS ST RI VE S TO INF ORM , ED UC AT E, AND EN GA GE THE UW-PARKSIDE CO MM UN ITY B Y PU BL ISH IN G WE LL -W RI TT EN , AC CU RA TE STU DEN T JO UR NA LI SM ON A BI -W EE KL Y B AS IS, A S W EL L A S ON LINE . T he R an ge r New s me eti ng s a re eve ry M on da y at 12 pm in the R an ge r New s Off ice. All stu de nt s an d fac ult y of UW -Pa rks ide ar c we lco me to at te nd . Ha ve an y co m­ me nts , c on ce rn s, q ue stio ns, or sto ry ide as? Ple ase e-m ail us at : ran ge rn ew s@ uw p.e du . Lik e to me et wi th us? We ar e l oc ate d i n th e S tu de nt C en te r i n roo m LI 01 A. C e l e b r a t i n g D r . A n n a M a r i a W i l l i a m s D o r ia D e B a r t o lo d e b a r 0 0 4 @ u w p . e d u T h e univ ersi ty an d it's Co lleg e of N at ur al an d H ea lth Sci enc es ho ste d a life ce leb ra tio n ho no rin g th e tea ch ing , r ese arc h, an d s erv ice of Dr. An na M ar ia Wil liam s o n Fri day M ay 1 in th e uni ver sity 's Al ma Re nis h O ut do or Cl ass roo m. Dr. Wil liam s pas sed aw ay o n Ap ril 16 at the ag e o f 87 . "To day , w he n we refl ect on wh at A nn a M ar ia Wi llia ms me an s t o thi s un ive rsit y . . . he r d ed ica ­ tio n, he r c om m itm en t, he r v isio n . . . it' s e asy to s ee th at she is lite rall y a ll a ro un d us, " sa id Ch an ce llo r D eb or ah For d i n re m em be rin g al l of th e ha rd wo rk th at Dr. Wil liam s p ou re d i n to th e Un ive rsit y a nd its stu de nts . Dr. Wil liam s h elp ed cr ea te th e uni ver sity 's p re - me d an d pr e- he al th pr og ra ms , t hr ou gh wh ich close to 90 pe rc en t o f stu de nt s ar e ac ce pt ed to med i­ cal pro fes sio nal sch ool s. T hi s ra te is m or e th an dou­ ble th e na tio na l a ve rag e. U W Pa rks ide 's pre -he alt h pr og ra m is n ow co ns ide re d to be on e o f UW 's most pro fic ien t u nd er gr ad ua te pr og ra m s. T h e "D oc to rs of O u r C om m un ity " p ro gr am was also est ab lis he d by Dr . W illia ms . T hi s p rog ram pro vid es hig h s cho ol s tu de nt s w ho hav e i nte res t in the he alt h ca re pro fes sio n a cce ss to me dic al schools an d me dic al pro fes sio nal s e arl y on in th ei r e du ca­ tio n. Dr. Wi llia ms also cr ea te d th e A nn a M ar ia Wil liam s N at ur e T ra il, wh ich ha s m or e th an 100 m ar ke d tre es on th e wa lki ng t ra il. T h is inc lud es 67 spe cie s n ativ e to Wi sco nsi n an d ove r hal f of the 50 sta te tre es i n the U.S. Dr. Wi llia ms ' fa mi ly ha s su gg est ed do na tio ns in he r m em or y to th e A nn a M ar ia W illi am s E ndo we d Sc ho lar sh ip, UW -P ark sid e F ou nd at io n, 90 0 W ood R oa d, P.O. Box 20 00 , K en os ha , W I 5 31 41 , o r Ag rac e H os pi ce Ca re , I nc ., 5 39 5 E. C he ry l P ark ­ way, F itc hb urg , W I 5 37 11 . M em or ie s c an be sh ar ed at ww w. inf orm edc ho ice fun era ls.c om . T h e Ra ng er News M ay 7, 201 5 P a r k s i d e l i b r a r y i m p r o v e s s p a c e u t i ­ l i z a t i o n C h e ls ie A lo is i h a n e y 0 0 6 @ u w p .e d u Par ksi de's lib rar y is cu rr en dy un de rg oin g a seri es o f ch an ge s in ho pe s t o o ffer s tud en ts a m or e c om for tab le stu dy a re a an d le ar ni ng en ­ vi ro nm en t. W he n th e staff fou nd ou t th at th e lib ra ry ha d rece ived fo un da tio n mone y, mo ne y wh ich was gra cio usl y d on at ed specif ically to Par ksi de's libr ary , th ey exc ited ly be ga n pla n­ ni ng new alt era tio ns f or th e l ibra ry. Ja n Mi co , th e a dm ini str ati ve pr og ra m assis­ ta nt in th e UW -Pa rks ide libr ary , ex pres ses h er ex cit em ent ove r th e pub licl y d on at ed mon ey. "W e are be ing pr ud en t s ho pp er s by a skin g our selv es, 'is this th e bes t we ca n d o fo r t he stu de nts ?' We ar e try ing to find ite ms on a low bu dg et th at will m ak e a big im pa ct ," Mi co sai d. M ico an d th e rest of Par ksi de's lib ra ry staff hav e o ne pr ior ity in mi nd wh en it c om es t o th e c ha ng es m ad e i n th e li br ar y - th e s tud en ts. "I t's all a bo ut th e s tud en ts. So m e of th em stay he re un til lat e a t n ig ht ," she sai d. " It be co me s like a sec on d ho m e to th em an d we w an t t o ma ke i t a s c om for tab le as we ca n for th em ." So me of th e c ha ng es th e S pa ce Ut iliz ati on Pl an ni ng Co m m itt ee (SAP) hav e m ad e in th e last co up le week s inc lud es rem ovi ng th e d ispl ay do or s t o a llow m or e roo m, en ha nc in g th e na t­ ura l li ght by s witc hin g o ut tall s tack s to sh or t, pro vid ing m or e de co rat ion s a nd pl an t life i n stu dy are as an d re pa int in g so me of th e w alls on th e s eco nd f loor. M ico exp lain s t ha t so me of th e m em be rs on th e c om mi tte e e ven pit ch ed in with th ei r ow n mo ney to he lp wit h t hes e p roj ect s. We re pa in ted som e o f th e w alls a lig hte r blu e. I his mo ney ca me ou t of ou r pe rso na l bud get s b ut it was a s ma ll p ric e to pay for ou r s tu de nt s." T h e Par ksi de's lib ra ry staff cou ld no t b e ha pp ie r w ith th e cha ng es alr ea dy m ad e a nd the ch an ge s ye t t o c om e t o th e l ibrar y. St op on in tod ay an d see th e pro gre ss m ad e f or your self. mm. w m 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, May 7, 2015 Description An account of the resource Student newspaper of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Kenosha, Wis. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource University of Wisconsin - Parkside Ranger News Description An account of the resource Student newspaper of UW-Parkside Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Issue Volume 44 Headline Used for newspapers, the Headline element describes the main article of the issue. Students, Staff March Against Proposed UW Budget Cuts Series Number The series number of the original collection. UWPAC124 Ranger News Text Any textual data included in the document R A N G E R N E W S U N I V E R S I T Y O F W I S C O N S I N - P A R K S I D E S T U D E N T N E W S P A P E R A P R IL 2 3 20 15 S t u d e n t s , S t a f f M a r c h A g a i n s t P r o p o s e d U W B u d g e t C u t s Dori a DeB arto lo Debar 004@ uwp.e du On Wednesd ay, Apr il 15 arou nd no on , abo ut 4 0 Parkside studen ts, fac ult y an d staff m arch ed th e halls o f th e un iver sity in pro tes t of Walker's prop ose d $300 mi l­ lio n b ud ge t cuts. The pro test ors org ani zed nea r the OMSA (Office of S tud ent M ult icu ltu ra l Affairs) in W yllie Ha ll and m ade th eir way across the s choo l to t he S tude nt Center. Permission fo r th e pro tes t was no t req uest ed, howev er, the Parkside Police di d n ot m ake any att em pts t o s top i t. Stud ents h eld signs read ing "St op th e Cuts" and "Save th e UW ," w hil e ch an tin g "Up up w ith ed uc ati on , dow n do wn w ith legis latio n." Am ong stu de nt co n­ cerns we re delays in g rad ua tion and g ran t avai lab ility . "Because of l im ite d class ava ilab ility , I have had to dro p my min or," s ays an anon ymo us Parkside junio r. "I've also been for ced in to ta kin g ou t mo re loans because my g rants have been re duced." Stud ent Ritu Patel, 20, me n­ tio ne d th at she kno ws several stu­ dents , herself inclu de d, tha t have had sig nific ant delays in g radu a­ tio n because clas s availa bilit y in th e bi olo gy d ep art me nt does n ot me et th e needs of th e stud ents . Protesters gat her ed ou tsid e on the steps near the S tude nt Center wher e the y voi ced th eir opin ions . "You're no t on ly tak ing away fro m each indiv idua l's po ten tia l, bu t fro m o ur state's pote nti al! " sho ut­ ed cur ren t stu den t bo dy Vice P res­ ide nt Ga brielle K raw czyk ."Wi th these cu ts, we cann ot af for d the amaz ing professors th at m ake ou r UW system great! " add ed st ude nt Annalee Sepanski. Preced ing these sta teme nts, stu den t bo dy Pre sident Gab riel Coro nado u rge d prot esto rs to call the ir sta te repre senta tive Senator Richard Gude x to ma ke the ir d isap prov al of th e UW Bud get k no wn . "A nyone w ho is con cern ed ab ou t the c uts sh oul d reach Senator Gude x at (608) 266- 5300 or via em ail at Sen.Gude x@ legis.wisconsin .gov," Coro nado stressed in an in ter vie w. Parkside stude nts call th eir legisl ators d ur ing prot ests o n Wednesday, Ap ril 15 to express fru str ati on w ith the pro pos ed UW bu dg et cu ts. Many stud ents s urr oun din g th e pro tes t expressed conce rns th at t he p rot es t sho uld n o t have take n place o n Parksid e's campus because "ad min istr atio n is not t o bla me fo r these cuts." Presiden t Coro nado re spo nde d to th ese concerns , stating , "I wo uld ag ree w ith t he ir pe rspe ctive th at i t's no t th e ad min istr atio n wh o pro pos ed these cuts," he said. "How ever, one o f the o bjec tive s was to raise awareness of th e cur ren t status th at th e UW System is goin g th ro ug h. A lth ou gh ma ny stu den ts are aware, the re are also man y th at are n ot . Duri ng th e pr ote st we call ed several legis lators , re­ gardless o f par ty, and asked th em to no t app rov e the p rop ose d bud get ." He also adde d th at ba sed on t he fe eds he has seen on social med ia and l oca l press, it seems like th eir ob jec tiv e to raise awa re­ ness and c onc ern was achie ved. P S G P r e s i d e n t i a l C a n d i d a t e T a l k s B u d g e t C u t s , H o p e s f o r N e x t Y e a r Chelsie Aloi si, Katlynn e Davis haney00 6@uwp .edu davis086 @uwp.e du Wi th Parkside Stud ent Gove rn­ me nt (PS G) elec tion s tak ing pla ce earlier t his week , Ranger News rep orte rs we re able to catch u p w ith Han nah Kowal czyk, wh o is ru nn in g un opp ose d for pr esid ent of PS G alo ng w ith h er po ten tia l vice pre side nt, Mig ue l Lopez. Kowalcz yk is cur ren tly a soph ­ om ore he re at Parkside wh o is do ub le- ma jor ing in business man age men t and p oli tic al science and p lans to go t o la w sch ool after she graduates . Kowalc zyk has also bee n inv olv ed in several orga nizat ions o n camp us. If they were to be el ecte d as pre side nt and vi ce pres iden t, Kowalczyk an d her pa rtne r M igu el Lopez pl ed ge to b e the voic e for stu den ts in term s of th e w orri som e bu dg et cut t o th e UW System. "M y run ­ nin g ma te and I are loo kin g to co nti nu e in th e foo tste ps of t he cur ren t pre side nt an d vice presi­ de nt, as well as to be th e voic e for th e stu den t bo dy wh en it comes to t he b ud ge t cuts," Kowalcz yk said. Pro mo ting a const ant lin e of com mu nic ati on b etw ee n PS G and Parkside studen ts is som eth ing Kowalcz yk hopes t o w ork o n if electe d. In a live , on-a ir i nt er vi ew at WIP Z, Ko wa lcz yk ta lk ed m or e ab ou t ho w she w ou ld h an dle th e poss ibly d iff icu lt po sit ion o f P SG pre side nt in t he u pc om ing year. "It's really im po rta nt to preserv e the t hin gs th at w e have availab le to stud ents , and I w ou ld ha te to see th at d isappe ar due t o t he bu dg et cu ts tha t are coming, " she said. Kowalczyk urg ed st ude nts to mak e thei r voices hear d in rega rds to bu dg et cu ts by at te nd ing t he Segreg ated Univ ersit y Fee Advi ­ sory Co mm itte e (S UF AC ) bud ge t mee ting s. "Regardless if you're o n th e co mm itte e or n ot , your vo ice can sti ll be hea rd as a stud ent b y jus t si ttin g in th ere o n the m eet ­ ings, and i t w ill s till be ta ken in to con side ratio n even if yo ur v ote does n't coun t," she said. Kowalczy k also talke d abo ut th e imp ort an ce o f the ele ctio n. "PS G Electio ns are very im po rta nt for stud ents a nd it is my hop e th at e very one can find th e tim e to vot e in th e up co min g elect ion," Kowalc zyk said. Parkside Stude nt Gov ern men t elec tion s initi all y to ok p lace jus t PSG pr es ide nt ia l an d vice pre sid en tia l ca nd ida tes , Kow alc zyk a nd Lop ez. last week , Apri l 16 to A pril 17, bu t due t o an er ror o n the ori gin al ba llo t, the v ot ing was pro lon ge d un til 6 p.m . Monda y A pril 20. Re­ sults wer e released Tuesday, Ap ril 21. Check ou t The Ranger News web site at tr no nlin e.o rg to read mo re ab ou t ele ctio n results. 2 R a y C r o s s R e v i s i t s P a r k s i d e K a tl y n n e D a v is d a v is 0 8 6 @ u w p .e d u St ud en ts, fac ulty an d ot he r st aff ga th er ed to ge th er in th e S tu de nt C en te r ba llro om on We dne sda y, M ar ch 25 for a c am pu s-w ide disc uss ion of th e c ont rov ers ial St ate pro po sed bie nn ial bu dg et wi th th e Un ive rsit y o f Wi sco n­ sin Sys tem Pr es ide nt Ra y Cro ss. Sit tin g p atie ntly , th ose wh o a tte nd ed th e ev en t w ere ea ge r to he ar C ro ss 's res pon se to th ei r o wn qu est ion s. S tu de nt s wer e g iven fro nt - row sea tin g a t t he disc uss ion, wh ich too k p lac e fo r a n ho ur be tw een 2:3 0 a nd 3:3 0 p.m . T hi s vi sit m ar ke d Cro ss's sec on d re tu rn to UW -Pa rks ide ove r t his s pr in g se mes ter. Cr oss 's pr im ar y visit o n Feb. 10 wa s less p ub lic ize d th an his m ost re ce nt visit , an d con sist ed of a pr es en tat io n to an au die nc e l arge ly m ad e up of fac ult y a nd staff, an d a few s tud en ts. How ever , th e M ar ch 25 vis it w as g ea re d mo re tow ard s th e co nc ern s o f stu de nts . An em ail fro m th e D ea n of St ud en ts, T am m y M cG uc kin , w as se nt ou t ab ou t a week pr io r to Cro ss's visit n ot onl y t o rais e a wa ren ess ab ou t t he ev en t, b ut to also get stu de nts to co nt rib ut e a ny qu est ion s th at the y m igh t ha ve f or th e U W Sys tem pre si­ de nt in reg ar ds to th e bu dg et. Ch an ce llo r D eb bi e For d in tro du ce d Ra y ans we rs fo r t hos e w ho ca me . "W e ho pe th at you ca n pro vid e us w ith gr ea ter cla rity ab ou t wh at s om e of th e cha llen ges ar e, bu t al so how we ca n be hel pfu l in th e pro ces s go ing for wa rd so t ha t w e c an sec ure a s tro ng er fu tur e f or UW - Par ksi de, " sa id Ford as s he wel com ed Cr oss to ca mp us . T h e ten sio n i n th e bal lro om eas ed a bi t as Cro ss s tep pe d up to th e p lat e, jo kin g th at he ha d a th re e- ho ur lon g sp eec h to pr ese nt. Cro ss th en be ga n wit h a list of qu est ion s th at ha d be en pr ep ar ed ah ea d of tim e. T h e first qu est ion on the list aske d if th e bu dg et cut s w ere effecti ve fo r U W cam pu ses , to wh ich Cr oss re sp on de d, " I do n' t k now ." Cr oss tol d s tud en ts th at it w as tim e fo r st u­ de nts , fac ulty an d staff to fo cus th eir effo rts o n ha vin g th ei r v oices he ar d. "N ow is t he tim e t o co nc en tra te yo ur req ues ts to yo ur l egi slat ors ," he s aid , e nc ou rag in g a tte nd ee s t o g et e ng ag ed in th e proc ess. Cro ss also p oi nt ed ou t a rec en t a rtic le he ha d re ad th at qu es tio ne d w he th er or no t a pu b­ lic e du ca tio n, s pecifi cally a l ibe ral ar ts e du ca ­ tio n, was o f any val ue. "1 jus t find th at am az ­ ing ," he sai d. " I d on 't kno w ho w t o r esp on d to th at . H ow do we c ha ng e t ha t p erc ep tio n? Ho w do you exp lai n to the m th e v alu e o f an ed uc a­ tio n? " C ros s urg ed att en de es to talk to wh oev er the y c ou ld i n o rd er to exp ress th e i m po rta nc e of pu bli c ed uc at io n an d th e res ear ch th at 's co nd uc te d on UW -Sy stem cam pu ses . An ot he r q ue sti on on th e l ist as ked if th e UW -Pa rks ide ca mp us wo uld be clo sed . C ros s tri ed to pu t d ou bt s t o res t, p oi nt in g o ut th at it wo uld be mo re exp ens ive to close a ca m pu s th an to inc rea se rev enu e f or th at ca m pu s. U W - P a r k s i d e C o l l e g e S e p a r a t i o n G en o C o lo n n a co lo nO 14 @ u w p . e d u Wh ile in th e p ast UW -Pa rks ide has be en kn ow n fo r its two m ain colle ges ba sed ar ou nd bus ines s a nd pr e- m ed , it has jus t r ece nd y b ee n split up in to fou r d iffe ren t c ollege s. T h e f ou r colle ges t ha t t he sch ool ha s b een split up in to inc lud e th e Col lege of Art s a nd Hu m an iti es , Co lleg e of Busi ness , Ec on om ics an d Co m pu t­ ing , C oll ege of N at ur al an d H ea lth Sci enc es an d th e Col leg e of So cia l Sc ienc es a nd Pr o­ fessi onal Stu die s. T he se dif fer ent colleg es h elp cat ego riz e t he cu rri cu lu m ba sed on wh at fits you r c ur re nt ma jor . T hi s new str uc tu re also "S om e s ay th at th e univ ersi ty will n eve r b e th e sa m e," Cr oss sai d. " In so me ways , it will no t. I n ot he r ways, it c an be be tte r." Add ition ally , C ros s a dd res se d th e co nc er n th at tui tio n wo uld sky rock et as a resu lt of the cut s, w hich wo uld allo w th e U W Sys tem mo re po we r in se tti ng tui tio n rat es. Cro ss s tat ed tha t hig he r e du ca tio n ne ed ed to re m ai n affo rda ble for stu de nts . " If it's no t a ffo rda ble , it' s n ot ac­ cess ible ," C ros s sa id. W hil e t he ca mp us -w ide fo ru m gav e st u­ de nt s, fa cul ty an d staff th e o pp or tu ni ty to ask que stio ns, th e ac tua l effect s t ha t t he bu dg et cu ts wil l h ave on UW -Pa rks ide an d ot he r UW ca mp us es ar e st ill u nk no wn . Rec ently , so me stu de nt s o n ca m pu s e x­ pre sse d t he ir f ru str at io n wit h b ud ge t c uts th ro ug h a pr ote st th at too k p lac e o n We dne s­ day, A pri l 15. Ph ot o c ou rte sy of K ad yn ne Davis gives a clos er def ini tio n to wh at th e c ollege br ing s in co nj un ct io n wi th new, inc om ing fre sh m an wh o d o n 't nec ess aril y k now whe re to st ar t o r w ha t t o l ook in to . In th e pa st, UW -Pa rks ide wa s w idely kno wn as a bus ine ss- bas ed sch oo l, bu t si nce the new ch an ge s h ave be en im pl em en te d, th e Univ ersi­ ty now offe rs a va rie ty of spe cial ties . E ven with a ch an ge like thi s b ei ng new ly ap pli ed this year, th e U niv ers ity is still c om po se d o f 37 ma jor s, 40 mi no rs, mu ltip le cer tifi cat es, pre -pro fess ion - al pr og ra m s a nd eve n on lin e d eg ree s. Fu rth er ­ m or e, th er e ar e als o su b- ca teg ori es l iste d a s dif fer ent de pa rtm en ts wi thi n ea ch colle ge. An ot he r res ult of th e ch an ge in th e colleg es at UW -Pa rks ide is t he in cr ea se in th e dir ec tor s an d ch ai rm en of th e Un ive rsit y. E xp an di ng to two mo re coll eges re qu ire d ne w ad m ini str ati ve staf fing to tak e p lac e, w hic h ha s g ive n n ew job s to tho se staff m em be rs. Be ing a s tu de nt on th e UW -Pa rks ide ca m pu s now m ea ns th at you will hav e less con fus ion wh en ch oo sin g a ma jor . Fig uri ng ou t w he re to go f or ass ista nce in yo ur spec ific field will b e a n eas ier pro ces s. O n th e o th er ha nd , t he re ce nt bu dg et cu t im po sed by Go ve rn or Wa lke r is cu tti ng te ac h­ er s w ho ar e o n th e b ot to m of th e sch ool str uc ­ tur e, th us l eav ing a s ur pl us of hi gh er ad m in is ­ tra tio n in a zo ne wh ere th er e ar e m or e s tu de nt s to a tea che r. T hi s c ut ha s n ot on ly h ad an effec t o n this new ch an ge bu t o n ot he rs as wel l. Ov er all , th e e nt ire pro ces s h as still pr op el le d th e c olle ge i n a new an d inn ov ati ve way th at will p rop erl y s tre ng th en it f or th e f ut ur e. 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Th e R an ge r New s me eti ng s a re eve ry M on da y a t 12 pm in the R an ge r Ne ws Off ice . All s tud en ts an d fac ult y of UW -Pa rks ide ar e we lco me to at te nd . Ha ve any co m ­ me nts , c on ce rn s, qu est ion s, or sto ry ide as? Ple ase e-m ail us at: ra n g er n ew s @ u w p .e d u . Like to me et wit h us? We ar e l oc ate d in th e S tu de nt C en te r i n roo m L I0 1 A. 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, April 23, 2015 Description An account of the resource Student newspaper of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Kenosha, Wis. 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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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Student refunds: "Show us the money" Chelsie Aloisi haney006@ u wp .edu It's the beginning of another semester here at Parkside, and with the new semester comes the never-ending errands of getting all of your books ordered, buying new school supplies and paying for tuition. But in order to cross these tiresome items off of your "To Do" list, you're going to need money. With financial aid refunds not being available until nearly three weeks into the semester, that can seem like a hard task to accomplish. Many college students heavily rely on their financial aid refunds for school supplies and living expenses, and many students begin to wonder why it takes so long for them to receive the reimbursement that they're entitled to. According to the Financial Aid office the school received all financial aid disbursements for this semester on Feb. 3, but the "reimbursement process" requires them to hold the money for approximately 11 days as is described under financial aid information, according to the office's website: "If your financial aid exceeds the balance due on your account, a refund will be generated by the close of business on the 11th day of class." Although this information explains the process of holding reimbursement money, it still does not explain why the Financial Aid office needs to keep the remaining refund for nearly two weeks after the appointed date. Current nursing student Kathryn Rotsch feels personally affected by the new refund process and took the initiative to speak to the Associate Vice Chancelor DeAnn Possehl in an attempt to get some of her questions answered regarding the change in the refund policy. In the interview, Kathryn Rotsch asked why the refund process changed in the first place and what the benefits of the new process are. "The change was made in part because the school feels like students are walking away from Parkside without a degree and astronomical debt," said Rotsch of the response she received in her meeting with the Possehl. "This was a way to control that. Many student were changing classes, incurring extra charges from add or drop fees after the disbursements were given because add and drop dates are mostly done by the end of the first two weeks." The new refund process was organized to help students wisely budget their refund money and minimize their debt usage. But as current senior Trevor Henkel points out, many students use their refund money for expenses besides school. "I use it for food, gas, possible expenses for my car if needed and other random things," said Henkel. While the Associate Vice Chancelor does offer an accommodation letter for landlords, some students still feel as though the new process is not entirely intended for their best interest. "I feel that even though Parkside says they're doing it for students who want to add or drop classes, it's actually them forcing a lot of us to purchase the books from the book store," Henkel explained. "It should go back to the way it originally was." While many students want the process to revert to the schedule followed in previous years here at Parkside, some realize that that might not happen. After talking with the Financial Aid office, Kathryn Rotsch feels as though they are willing to listen to suggestions, but ultimately that things won't be changing anytime soon: "They recognized that the situation is not perfect and they will continue to work on the issues I brought up, but they will not go back to how it was," said Rotsch. Although the current financial aid refund process leaves some students feeling unheard and dissatisfied, some students hope for future changes to be made that will accommodate both the Parkside administration and Parkside students. Photo courtesy ofjournaltimes.com Student options limited to university bookstore Mark Weber mcgui018@uwp.edu When you walk into the campus bookstore, you notice that they have a wide variety of items for sale having to do with college life. You can purchase a sweatshirt, a pennant, disc golf accessories, computer accessories and coffee mugs—almost everything you could need! Oh yeah, they also have books as well. The campus bookstore has textbooks for all of the classes available in the UW-Parkside curriculum, either on-site or via their website, Neebo.com. The question is, if they have all of these items, why doesn't every student use them to get what they need? A lot of students today get their textbooks from online sources such as Amazon.com or Chegg.com, because the prices they find online are lower than what they find in the campus bookstore. The bookstore has tried to negate that with a price matching policy, but that policy is not listed on the website. According to some of the students that we encountered in the bookstore, a few think that the way the bookstore's price matching policy works can be difficult, and sometimes it seems to make no sense. One student, "Matt" told us about his frustrations. "I went in to get a book for my online class, and I had found it listed brand new for $0 on Amazon, but the bookstore only had it used, and for $40," he said. "I asked the clerk if she could match the price and she said no because they were not exactly the same. I a sked her why she couldn't match the price of a new book to a used one, and she simply shrugged." Matt went on to tell us that he thought the student employee wanted to help him out, but that the policy simply did not allow her to do so. We interviewed several other students as they exited the bookstore, with the promise of keeping their identities anonymous. Several students seemed to have the same reasons for choosing to shop at the bookstore—they were shopping at the bookstore rather than on an online website due to the fact that they either did not have the money to shop online or that they were counting on their financial aid disbursement. But because of the university's new policy of holding the student's aid refund for 11 days into the semester, they could not buy anywhere else but at the bookstore, which has a policy of allowing students to buy books now and then pay when their financial aid gets released by the university. One especially irate sophomore, who was an English major, told us, 1 teel like 1 am being forced to buy from the bookstore, like the university wants me to spend my money here, even if I don't want to, and frankly, it leaves a bad taste in my mouth." We tried to contact the bookstore manager, Diane Sessa, but she declined to comment on these issues, telling us that the bookstore was very busy because they were doing so much business, and that she couldn't spare five minutes to discuss the students concerns with us. Some students didn't seem to mind. They had found books online, even though the bookstore had those same books, and the price matching pledge was honored. Some students were indifferent and just liked the idea of walking into the store and walking out with what they wanted without waiting. We talked to over a dozen students and each one of them had a different view on things. The bookstore is here if you need it, and has policies in place to make it competitive, just as long as everything falls into place perfectly. Image courtesy of uwp.edu Tuesday February; :30PM ruary, Time: Locatii College G02B Time: 2:00PM The Ranger News February 19,2015 Ray Cross comes to Parkside 900 Wood Road Kenosha, WI53141 E-mail: rangernews@uwp.edu Website: trnonline.org Co-Editors in Chief: Doria DeBartolo debar004@uwp.edu Web Director: Katlynne Davis davis086@uwp.edu Robin Brown brown218 @ u wp .edu Advertising Director: Erin Hopkins hopki020@uwp.edu Staff Reporters: Chelsie Aloisi haney006@ u wp .edu Katlynne Davis davis086@ uwp .edu In a morning interview with WGTD 91.1 FM radio President Ray Cross and Chancellor Debbie Ford answered budget questions from Morning show host Greg Berg. During the interview Ford said that in times of fiscal and operational challenge, being a part of the UW System creates added strength at the local campus level. Gross added that for the past year his campuses have been "playing defense," in answering the challenges of legislative oversight Wisconsin Legislature. President Cross also met with UWP faculty, staff, and students to answer questions ranging concerns with campus closings to shared governance potentially moving from state statute to Board of Regents policy. When asked if there were plans in place to close any UW campuses, his response was firmly "No. Let me repeat that: No." Cross also posed the question "Can the governor and the legislature change state statutes?" In asking this question, Cross hoped to convey his opinion that the concepts of shared governance and tenure were better protected in Board of Regents policy than state statute. Fie went on to acknowledge that it is time to review the governance and tenure laws currently in Chapter 36 of the state statutes. Fie mentioned that since academic staff are not currently included in the state law, a review and discussion would include members of faculty and staff. Photo courtesy ot uwp.edu Doria DeBartolo debar004@ uwp .edu Liv Gripko gripk002@uwp.edu Jalen Perry perry039@ u wp .edu Krista Skweres schra010@uwp.edu Mark Weber mcguiO 18@ u wp .edu Copy Editor: Katlynne Davis davis086@uwp.edu Designers: Katlynne Davis davis086@uwp.edu Doria DeBartolo debai004@uwp .edu MISSION STATEMENT: THE RANGER NEWS STRIVES TO INFORM, EDUCATE, AND ENGAGE THE UW-PARKSIDE COMMUNITY BY PUBLISHING WELL-WRITTEN, ACCURATE STUDENT JOURNALISM ON A BI-WEEKLY BASIS, A S 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 room L101 A. 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E 5 SATURDAY SUNDAY rrnqm :. 4 . |ir EARN MONEV AND HELP SAVE IJVESI DONATE PLASMA! also played the trumpet, introduced it to him. Ironically, he says music wasn't a part of his household. No one really played or listened to music, other than his brother. Russ then began borrowing many of his brother's jazz records and recalls specific records that have "changed his life," such as Miles Davis' records "Working "Steamin," "Cookin"' and "Relaxin'". At age 16 he then went to a jazz camp which "solidified that he wasn't alone" and was an affirmation of his career path. After that, his parents couldn't stop him from practicing his trumpet. Russ has always been completely devoted to his career as a musician. He says that he "never had a job other than playing his trumpet, from age 19 to 45, when he started teaching." So how has Russ Johnson, this notably successful jazz musician, come to grace Parkside with his presence, and what made him choose Parkside? After living in one of the greatest U.S. jazz communities for 24 years, New York, he started teaching at Parkside in January of 2010. During his first year and a half of teaching, he was dedicated to commuting from New York to Parkside for a year and a half until he moved here in 2011. But what finally drew him out of the bustling Big Apple to the quiet Midwest? His family. When it came time to enroll his daughter in school, he wasn't confident about raising his daughter in the Brooklyn public schools. Russ tells me he actually grew up in Racine and was familiar with the location, schools and people here, so that is why he looked into transferring to this area. One of the most appealing things about Parkside for Russ is that it is only an hour from Chicago, another major jazz community. "My playing career is extremely important and I'm still very active... so Parkside is a perfect fit," said Russ. Besides the location, Russ says that the students are what he likes the most about Parkside. "I knew the general type of student that I was going to be working with," he said. "I get as much from them as they get from me. I have some very, very talented students that I work with." Even with the relatively new musicians, Russ said that "it's unbelievably fulfilling... to see them develop as musicians and people." He also said that some students are so strong that they even push him forward in his career. To conclude, I asked Russ if he had any advice for other young musicians and students. "It requires so much hard work, and dedication, and you need to be fully committed... and then the pay-off is incredible," he said. Russ also had further advice for music students. "Create a practice journal and go into it with a plan, and this can go for any type of study," he said. "Finding ways to organize your time is extremely important. And it is very easy to waste your time, to pick up your instrument and just have fun. It's not about having fun, it's about working really, really hard and the fun will come later. It is unbelievably rewarding, but it requires a lot of work". He also said that choosing you career path really isn't "a decision." You just know. You have to go with your passion, but prepare to work hard. So in Russ's words, find what's in your heart, work hard and it most surely will pay off in the end. It definitely did for Russ. I can't think of a better way to hit off our Student and Staff Spotlight series, which honors outstanding members in Parkside's community, than by showcasing professor Russ Johnson. It was a privilege and joy to interview Russ. He is an all-around stand-up guy with amazing talent, passion and dedication to his career. We are most blessed to have him here at Parkside, as a mentor, fellow colleague, friend, professor or just as a great person in general. The Ranger News wants YOU! Do you like writing? O Do you like photography? te Student & Staff Spotlight Series Jazz Professor Russ Johnson Liv Gripko gripk002@uwp.edu "It smelled like Franksville during sauerkraut season," confessed Parkside's jazz professor, Russell Johnson, reflecting on just one of the interesting yet unusual experiences in his time as a jazz musician. It was on stage in France, playing aside the legendary jazz musician Lee Konitz that Russ encountered the offensive smell. "I'm sitting there, eyes watering, next to this legendary saxophonist thinking, what's going on?"' he said. Konitz then proclaimed "I've got cabbage on my knees!" The then 80-year-old Konitz had visited a homeopath in France to alleviate pain he was having in his knees just before his gig with Russ. There they had applied ointment and then wrapped his knees with cabbage leaves, the culprit of the pronounced smell. This is what you can expect from Russ. He's chock-filled with interesting and amazing stories, which is expected, considering that he has played the trumpet since fifth grade, ".. .played in 45 different countries and been to every state except for four in the U.S.", and has been a sideman with countless main jazz figures such as Lee Konitz, Steve Swallow, Bill Frisell and many more. Not only has he been a sideman in many bands, but he leads a few of his own bands. His main band that he leads is called "The Meeting Point Quartet," in which he composes all the music himself. They released a record last year, which was incredibly well-received and made the "Best CDS of 2014" list. He has had an extremely fulfilling and successful career as a jazz musician, and still does, but has worked incredibly hard to get to where he's at. He first started playing the trumpet in the fifth grade after his older brother, who February 19,2015 The Ranger News Men's basketball team looking to be the best in Parkside history Jalen Perry perry039@uwp.edu The men's basketball team has historically been very strong as a power in the GLVC conference. Especially in the past three seasons, under twelve-year head coach Luke Reigel, who sits second on the school's all-time win list.The Rangers have won two straight GLVC East regular season championships and are looking to make it a third with this dominating campaign. The men are ranked twelfth in the country, the highest they've ever been, and are two wins away from matching last year's win total. There are still four games left, not including the GLVC tournament and the NCAA tournament, which they are a lock for. Since their defeat to Bellarmine University, the team is on a four game win streak, and in those four games they have outscored their opponents by a combined 390 points to 296. I spoke to Coach Reigel and asked him if complacency a concern with the team being so successful all season. "We have a veteran group of guys who knows that every team, no matter talent level, can play," Reigel said. "Anybody on any given night can beat anybody, our group is mature enough to realize that." In route to that four game win streak, our men knocked off the number one team in the country, the University of Indianapolis, in a very hotly contested game that came down to the last few possessions. Indy made mistakes while the Rangers stayed cool and collected, leading to a W. I asked Coach Reigel how the locker room was after that victory. "Well, the last time that happened it was in 1997 and it was against Indy, so naturally the guys were happy," he said. "But we didn't feel like it was an upset. We went in, business as usual. We were confident and expecting to win. That's why we weren't rattled throughout." I also spoke to one of the star players on the team, Jimmy Gavin, about how team chemistry is with the team being so successful this season. "The locker room has been great," Gavin said. "The reason we have been able to be so successful is because we all play for each other and with each other. We have each other's backs and we are all on the same rope going the same direction." Jimmy spent some time over the summer playing in Puerto Rico with Athletes in Action (AIA). I asked him about his time there and if it helped him coming into this season. "It was a really good experience in terms of leadership, growing as a player," he said. "When I came back I tried to be a better teammate and a better leader and just go from there." It obviously worked, in speaking with Coach Reigel, he not only named Gavin as one of the team's leaders, but also junior Andy Mazurczak, senior and sole holder of the all-time three point record, Jordan Mach and Pre-season All-American senior "Ziggy" Riauka. I caught up with centerpiece of the team and asked him about being named to the Pre-season All-American team, and he was very humble yet critical on himself. "I feel like I don't deserve it right now, I feel like I haven't played to my potential, I just hope we keep winning and get a national title," Riauka said. "I am not really worried about these awards to be honest." I asked him to comment on his longtime coach, and as you would expect, nothing but praise from the big guy. "He's been amazing," he said. "He's been there since day one, always putting me through stuff and even now finding ways for me to get better and improve. He's a great coach and I love him." Coach Reigel was less critical of his star center, but still admitted that there is always room for improvement. "Ziggy has handled the pressure [as an All-American selection] well," Reigel said. "He's consistent, he's getting healthy, he's been battling shoulder problems but he is getting back to his full potential. He's still improving and has always put the team first." We can't forget about the women's basketball squad either, who are currently one of the hottest teams in the country, riding a twelve game win streak. The team has turned their season around a complete one hundred and eighty degrees, already doubling their win total from last season. Second year head Coach, Jacob Yorg, definitely has the team going in the right direction. Both basketball teams have two home games left, one this Saturday versus Drury University, ranked seventeenth (1 p.m. and 3 p.m.), and next Thursday versus Lewis University (5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.). Let's make sure to come out and support the teams like never before. These are historically two of the best teams in school history. Let's treat them as such and continue to show Ranger Pride! Senior Center/Forward Ziggy Riauka. Photo Courtesy of Ranger Athletics Website docsavagliowwi.rr.com www.savagSiovision.com how Jfwersffy 30% off glasses and 15% off contact tenses! We invite you to wsit our beautiful frame dispensary and choose from the latest m fashionable eye wear. We carry both affordable and high-end frames such as Juicy Couture, Kate Spade, Max Mara, Barley Davidson, J-Lo, Banana Republic and many more! 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This carries on the long standing tradition of college campuses being a hotbed of activity when it comes to protesting social injustice. Gallery director Amy Misurelli-Sorenson says that this is just the latest in the gallery's exhibits that are meant to be approachable to the general public. "My mission is to appeal to as many different departments here on campus, and as many people in the community, not to try and hit them over the head with art," she stated. . . The Gallery is different from galleries in the public sector because it is not a commercial gallery, meaning its purpose is not to sell the work it displays. There may be some times where you are able to purchase something that you like, but that is not the focus of the gallery. Rather, Ms. Misurelli-Sorenson says that the gallery "is more of an extension of the classroom, trying to teach students in a different media genre." .. x There is a full day of events on Feb. 19. The opening reception and lecture series starts at 2:30 p.m. with "Just Seeds" artist Pete Railand lecturing about the formation of the collective. At 3:15 p.m. artist Colin Matthes will present selected images from the collection, and at 3:30 p.m. Nicolas Lampert will discuss the people's art history of the United States as part of the new press. This will be followed at 4:30 p.m. with a reception that includes free parking and refreshments. For more information please go the UW-Parkside Galleries page on Facebook where you will also be able to see some of the images that have been put together for this exhibit. Stop out for some of all the activities on the 19, or pop in the gallery anytime. If you happen to catch Ms. Misurelli-Sorenson there, ask her questions because as she said, "This is art that is making a statement, there is a point," and she would love to discuss those points with you. "Clean Coal is a Dirty Lie" by Jesus Barraza "Eviction = Death" by Fernando Marti 6 The Ranger News February 19,2015 Biggest night in Hollywood? Must be Oscar season! Krista Skweres schraO 10 @ wu p .edu Coming up on Feb. 22 is the night all of Hollywood waits for, from the time that they wake up hung over from the after-party the next day. With hundreds of movies being released each year, the ones selected for this honor have bragging rights for the entirety of the year, as well as an automatic place on the Academy. They therefore hold the fate of the following nominees for all categories. That being said, let's look at what and who has the potential to hold the future nominees' lives in their hands (at least in the some of the major categories). Best Actor: The nominees for best actor this year hail from a range of genres that include comedies to bio-pic dramas. It would seem that Eddie Redmayne is leading the race for his role in "The Theory of Everything," a dramatic bio-pic about Stephen Hawking's life. Redmayne won best actor in a dramatic role for this character at the Golden Globes earlier this year and this is his first Oscar nomination. Bradley Cooper is nominated for his role in "American Sniper," another bio-pic about deceased war veteran and Navy SEAL Chris Kyle. This is Cooper's third Oscar nomination for the role of best actor in a leading role. Also nominated is Golden Globe winner Michael Keaton for the dramedy "Birdman." Although this is Keaton's first Oscar nomination, he did win the Golden Globe for this very role in the category of best actor in a comedy or musical. Steve Carell is also celebrating his first nomination at the Oscars for his role in the true story "Foxcatcher" after breaking out of his type-casting from "The Office." The final nominee is Benedict Cumberbatch for his role in another bio-pic, "The Imitation Game." Cumberbatch is a first time nominee and is primarily known for his roles in BBC's "Sherlock" and Khan in the latest "Star Trek" installment. Best Actress: I r eally feel that the race for best actress in a leading role could be anyone's win. I'll start with Julianne Moore who is the Golden Globe winner this year tor best actress in a dramatic role. She shows up with her fifth Oscar nomination for her role in "Still Alice." Marion Cotillard returns for possibly another win after her last nomination and win in 2008. She seems to have most of her luck in her French films, her last win being from "La Vie en Rose." This year's nomination is for the drama "Deux Jours, Une Nuit," translated as "Two Days, One Night." To match Redmayne, Felicity Jones is also in the running for best actress for her role as Stephen Hawking's wife in "The Theory of Everything," landing her her first Oscar nomination. Reese Witherspoon comes back to the Oscars also hoping for her second win, her first being for her role in "Walk the Line." She now runs for best actress for her bio-pic "Wild," proving that she's come a long way since "Legally Blonde." The final nominee is Rosamund Pike in her first Oscar nomination for the suspense-thriller "Gone Girl." Best Picture: Most of the films up for best picture also have actors or actresses up Maybe they just 'hate us 'cause they ain't us': A review of The Interview It soon after released on the internet and cable streaming, moving later onto Netflix instant viewing and will be releasing for sale and rental on DVD and Blu-Ray Tuesday February 17. • As per usual of this writing duo who are also known for bringing about movies such as "Superbad", "Pineapple Express" and "This is the End", the film starred James Franco and Seth Rogan as unlikely best friends getting themselves into trouble. The two depict a producer and front man on a tabloid show set to reveal things about their celebrity guests who through being a fan of their show land an interview with none other than current North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un. Lizzy Caplan plays the sexy female CIA agent who then recruits the two into an assassination plan where chaos and havoc naturally commence. The consumer pretty much knew what they were in for with this one. That being said, the movie is filled with quirky characters who make for great one-liners, especially Franco's character who proves to be the exact opposite of the real-life intellectual Franco. It becomes easily quotable and is quite possibly one of the funnier movies to release in the last few years. Where it might not do anything innovative for the film world itself, it did push a lot of boundaries in it even being made. Who knew that a movie built primarily around (in the words of "The Rolling Stone") "dick jokes" could cause such a stir in the U.S. that President Obama himself had to give the final say as to if the film would ever see the light of day? With the DVD release date quickly approaching there has also been a new installment in this dramatic film. Multiple free speech activist groups have publically spoken out about their plans to ensure that some of the citizens of North Korea see the film even though it has been very much banned from the country. These groups plan to fill balloons with hydrogen to drop copies of the movie over the North Korean border. There have been no announcements to the exact location of these drops, probably for the safety of all members involved, but I believe they hope to silence Kim Jong-un by helping his people have a chance to decide the merit of the film for themselves. Known groups involved are The Cinema for Peace Foundation and the Human Rights Foundation. Where this is a risky move, especially considering the threats that were involved in bringing the movie to theaters in our own country, at least then the people of North Korea will be able to "hate us because they ain't us" for themselves, not because they were told to. Photo courtesy of theogdenchicago.com for the honor of the best. There are two films that are favored for the win: "Birdman" and "Boyhood." "Birdman" stars Michael Keaton, Emma Stone, Edward Norton, Zach Galifinakis along with others and is written and directed by Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, who is now a five-time Oscar nominee. "Birdman" tells the dramedy of a washed up actor who is trying to regain his fame in Broadway. "Boyhood" stars Ethan Hawk, Patricia Arquette and Ellar Coltrane in the role of his life. Literally. Written and Directed by Richard Linklater, it revolutionizes acting by following the same cast throughout 12 years of their lives in a coming-of-age film. "American Sniper" was directed by Clint Eastwood and stars Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller and Kyle Gallner, and as previously described, shows the life of Chris Kyle. "Selma" tells the story of Martin Luther King's march from Selma to Montgomery to gain equal voting rights for African Americans in the U.S. It stars David Oyelowo and Carmen Ejogo, and was directed by Ava DuVernay. Previously described in under "Best Actor" and "Best Actress" was "The Theory of Everything" telling Stephen Hawking's life and work and was directed by James Marsh. "The Imitation Game" reveals the true story of World War II mathematician Alan Turing and stars Keira Knightley and Benedict Cumberbatch and was directed by Morten Tyldum. Wes Anderson brings a bit of quirk to the category with "The Grand Budapest Hotel," starring Ralph Fiennes, Adrian Brody, Willem Defoe, Edward Norton and many other cameos. The final film in the running stands as the underdog . "Whiplash," starring J.K. Simmons and Miles Teller, is Damien Chazelle's film that kind of came out of nowhere and blew everyone away. But hey, who doesn't love an underdog? Well folks, that's all I have room for! Be sure to keep to our online installment for a full list of the winners after the big night at trnonline.org. Krista Skweres schraO 10 @ wu p .edu By now I'm sure everyone has heard all about the controversy following the cancelled release of writers/directors Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogan's "The Interview". The film was set to release in theaters on Christmas Day but was canceled nationwide when according to the FBI a terrorist group from North Korea, although private investigators looking into the hacking claim that there is evidence of an inside job, hacked into Sony Pictures records, releasing personal emails from stars, producers and directors, leaking financial information and, most importantly, threatening to blow up any movie theater that was caught playing the film. Some movie theaters tried to still play the film, claiming they wanted to exercise their right to free speech, but the production company quickly told them that if they were to play the film, or 2004's "Team America: World Police" that shows the death of former North Korean dictator, Kim Jong-il, for that matter, that they would no longer sell to that theater. February 19,2015 The Ranger News 7 ^Editorial ?•> Scott Walker, Budget Cuts and the Wisconsin Idea Left: A student looks at a plaque containing the tenets of the Wisconsin Idea. Image taken from UW Parkside Library's Facebook page. Katlynne Davis davis086@uwp.edu Below: Governor Walker tweets about the Wisconsin Idea "drafting error." Image taken from Governor Walker's Twitter Account Governor mik«r • The Wisconsin Idea will continue to thrive. The fsnal version of budget will fix drafting error - Mission statement will include Wl Section JUL 36.0.1 C2) of the statutes is amended to read: 36.01 (2) The mission of the system is to develop human resources fe? .meet tM stated workforce needs, to discover and disseroinato knowledge, to -extend knowledge and its appl-kati« imymd th# it&mmpmm and to wvm aad-sttmukto society- %• davatoptog develop in students heightened intellectual, cultural, and humane sensitivities, scientific, professional and technological expertise, and a sense of pur pose. seareh for tfuthr Above: Walker's "Drafting Error" from the UW System proposed budget cuts. Image taken from PolitiFactWisconsin It might be safe to assume that no other political figure causes such a polarization of opinions in the state of Wisconsin than Governor Scott Walker. There seems to be no middling views on the matter—people either love or hate the man. Walker s new cuts to the University of Wisconsin System have brought out a firestorm of frustrations similar to those that had cropped up during budget cuts to the UW System back in 2012, a move that helped to lead Walker to recall elections in June of 2012. Although Walker ended up holding onto his position as governor, it appears that he's back again to rattle the cages of many Wisconsinites who disagree with his trimming of the higher education budget. But has this trimming gone too far? As the UW System faces this proposal of the heaviest budget cuts it's ever seen, we should begin to ask ourselves about our own values when it comes to education, particularly higher education. Can the UW System function at one-hundred percent under this bare bones philosophy of Walker, and why should we care if it doesn't? What's the point of higher education anyway? Is it just to bestow students with the promise of a good-paying job when they graduate? In other words, is it just about skills or a larger understanding to back up those skills? Let's look at the facts. These cuts would slash state aid for the UW System by 13 percent, ultimately adding up to a staggering $300 million over two years— that's $150 per year. The cuts would affect UW-Madison as well as 25 other four-year and two-year schools that are included in the entire UW System. Cuts this large would undoubtedly lead to lay-offs of campus administrators and professors, and a larger workload for administrators and professors who are kept as employees. According to Walker, the budget cuts would also allow the UW System more autonomy by giving them free reign when it comes to the cost of tuition. And what's the purpose of these cuts? "It would make the University of Wisconsin more efficient, more effective and ultimately more accountable," Walker said. While everyone is welcome to argue up, down and sideways about the possible outcomes if Walker's budget is accepted by the state legislature, there are some things that can't be debated. One of these things is the longstanding history of Wisconsin as a state that championed the power and significance of the university as an institution. The Wisconsin Idea, a concept that is upheld within the UW System mission statement, was born in the Era of Progressivism. As a movement within the Republican Party, Progressivism worked to bring the bright minds of the University of Wisconsin into the fold of government—it was believed that the most effective government would make use of the faculty of the university. The slogan for this philosophy is as follows: "The boundaries of the University are the boundaries of the state." Robert La Follette, who was governor of Wisconsin between 1901 and 1906 and a U.S. senator from 1906 to 1925, was the biggest advocate for the Wisconsin Idea, which became a term not only for the ideology surrounding the University, but also for the economic attitudes that Progressives held. Reforms in labor and ridding government of the special interests that supported trusts and monopolies were also part and parcel of the Wisconsin Idea. Considering this history, it's hard for some to stomach the fact that the Wisconsin Idea, which for so long had promoted higher education as a detrimental part of the state, is being reworked to support the very concepts that it had once fought against. On Feb. 4, it was reported that the Wisconsin Idea had been deliberately edited out of Walker's proposed budget cuts. As can be seen in the included photo, phrases and whole sentences that echo the tenets of the Wisconsin Idea were removed from a statement describing the mission of the UW System. The phrase "to extend knowledge and its application beyond the boundaries of its campuses and to serve and stimulate society" was cut out along with the following sentences that might just be the creme de la creme of the Wisconsin Idea: "Inherent in this broad mission are methods of instruction, research, extended training and public service designed to educate people and improve the human condition. Basic to every purpose of the system is the search for truth." So why is this important? Why does it matter that a few sentences and phrases talking about the human condition and whatnot were omitted in Walker's budget proposal? These harsh edits, which were termed a "drafting error" in a tweet by Scott Walker, turn the entire history of the relationship between the University and the state on its head. Instead of the government looking to the expertise and knowledge of UW System faculty as a valuable resource, the removal of this language suggests that the UW System is answerable to the government as a producer of students ready for the workforce: "The mission of the system is to develop human resources to meet the state's workforce needs..." These changes also indicate that jobs, not the search for truth or the extension of knowledge, are the top priority in a college education, at least in Wisconsin. Of course jobs are important. They're important to everybody. Job creation and stability is always on the minds of politicians for obvious reasons. But the change in language in Walker's proposed budget cuts attempted to place the financial security of a job over what is perhaps the most important part of higher education—learning, knowledge and the application of that knowledge in improving and bettering society as a whole. College is not simply about attending for four years and heading out into the workforce to immediately scoop up a job that pays six figures a year. It's about learning that not everything is about that six figure salary. It's about understanding that some people make six figures a year while others do not. It's about uncovering why a majority of people aren't able to make six figures a year. And most importantly, it's about taking that message of what you learned about that six figure salary and spreading it into society in order to make a change. Although Walker stated that the Wisconsin Idea will remain in the UW System mission statement, we should still be wary. "Drafting error" or not, the exclusion of such specific pieces of our state's history from the future realm of the University seems a little too intentional. Again, regardless of what side of the fence you stand on when it comes to Governor Walker's proposed budget cuts, we all must ask ourselves how education should be valued in this state, and just in general. Is it about the six figure salary? Or is it about the "search for the truth" that allows the University to be the greatest resource of government? rnimm « , ( I \ Of MMOftrO SHOVS,!) TVER KM Ol w Aii * * r<: • ->s ,if > •: \m> r WINTER. CARJMIVAL circa 1975 - student and faculty parade during winter carnival. CAR. GIVEAWAY circa 1970 - Ranger bear behind the wheel of one out of three cars to be given away as prizes. The UW Parkside Collection at digicoll.library.wisc.edu features resources that document the history and evolution of the University. Throwback Ranger! Courtesy of the University of Wisconsin Digital Collections at digicoll.library.wisc.edu Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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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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For those who could not attend, Major Mania was sponsored by the UW-Parkside Advising and Career Center to offer students a chance to acquaint themselves with the various programs that are offered at the University. Representatives from many academic departments weie available in Main Place to provide information about majors, concentrations, minors, certificates, specific courses, and careers. This was the perfect opportunity to learn about the broad spectrum of opportunities that are offered here at Parkside. One ot the most important keys to choosing a suitable major is becoming familiar with all of your options, because how can you choose if you don't really know what to choose from ? Typically, there are two factors upon which students depend heavily on when making the decision: a specific field or job of future interest that needs preparing for, or simply a field of study that fascinates. If you are already committed to a careei path, speak to your advisor to find out which major will propel you in the right direction. A career focused major such as nursing or education will give you the practical skills you need after graduation. Whereas, a degree in something you are passionate about such as Art or Communication doesn't have as precise of a path. However, these majors will indeed provide you with extremely valuable critical thinking, communication, and creative abilities that are often heavily sought after by employers. If you've just begun on your journey to select a major, the first thing to do is forget high school. Subjects that were uninteresting back then could turn out to be a great strength of yours and in turn become rather interesting. The next thing to remember is to be engaged in general education courses. Don't blow them off! These courses are set up to offer a breadth of knowledge from various departments, so choose wisely. Base your decision to take certain gen eds on a spark of interest, as small is it may be you never know where it could lead. Once you think you've uncovered significant interest in a major, talk to youi advisor about it. They will know what it takes to complete the requirements in that field. Advisors can also gear you toward courses that will keep you engaged in the subject. Be sure to be open with your advisor, tell them your strengths and weaknesses. This is knowledge that will help them lead you in the right direction. Although an advisor will never discourage you from applying to a major that intrigues you, they will be real with you. If there are challenging aspects of the major you're thinking about, rest assured, they will let you know. Advisors are your base, but don't forget you can also go to professors in a department of interest or even upperclassmen who have already declared their major and are well into the course of study. The advice and information they can offer is really valuable. It could make you gravitate more toward the subject, and it could very well lead to your disinterest while guiding you into another direction. Either way, you have gained significantly from the experience. One final and perhaps most exciting way to learn about a potential career is to shadow a professional. If you think you may one day be interested in journalism, shadow a journalist. There is no better way to learn the ins and outs of a profession than to actually follow one around for a day or two, and bonus; it might lead to an internship. Regardless of which point you are at in the process of declaring a major, don't let yourself forget that your major in college doesn't define who you are as a person. While it is an important decision, don't sweat it too much. A major doesn t always dictate what you will be doing for the rest of your life - you do. You have already made one of the best decisions in your life. That is to further your education, and for that you are awesome. Oh the leaves they are a changin' 0 -,rs • v; ' ''•$$& 'MS: i • •"5f* £ V JvS ; < ,v '•>« . mm $1 rajgj '-.vr_ . v.: . i "• ••• " - ,'-V V 5li£g& ; ,.y; *«':* i, - spfbS •' *v | j& " f • 'flif* ''""" -v "ft,. ir • £pj i f) ;fj Photos Courtesy of Hannah Emery. Liv Gripko gripk002@uwp.edu It's fall. The days are getting a little shorter, and a little darker each day. The cold air and bitter wind is starting to settle in, disheveling my hair and stinging my cheeks as 1 walk, what seems a mile, from my car to class. Though, the most evident change that notifies that fall is here, is the beautiful color changes of the leaves. The trees on campus are now peppered with vibrant hues of reds, oranges and yellows, and breathtakingly glow and dance in the sunlight. But why exactly do the leaves change color in the fall? Well, as with everything, there's a miraculous science behind it, and I have explained the fascinating reasoning here for you. First you should know that plants are autotroph, which means that they produce their own energy and "food." They do this by photosynthesis. For the plant to photosynthesize, it takes in sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide. Chloroplast are organelles in the plant cells that are essential for photosynthesis. They contain Chlorophyl, a pigment that captures the light energy from the sun and also is what gives leaves its green complexion. In the winter, there is not enough water or sunlight for photosynthesis to take place, so the tree enters a dormant state and survives off of stored energy, mainly in the roots; in the form of starch. When they enter this state, photosynthesis terminates. It is actually the shortening of days that comes with the change of season that triggers this state and the termination of photosynthesis. The ending of photosynthesis begins the explanation of why the leaves change colors. With the photosynthesis process concluded, the Chlorophyll (green pigment) is broken down and recedes from the leaf. This then reveals the presence of smaller amounts of pigment, like red and yellow, that has always been present in the leaf, just simply overcome by the green Chlorophyl pigment. These pigments are what create the gorgeous colors of the leaves in the Fall. There is three major pigments present in leaves: Chlorophyl, Carotenoids and Anthocyanins. As I mentioned, Chlorophyl is responsible for giving the leaf its green coloring. Carotenoids give the leaves its yellow and orange coloring. And Anthocyanins create the vibrant red colors. Now you know that it's not just the fall leaves that are so beautiful, but the science behind its beauty, too. It is a blessing to attend classes on a campus that is surrounded with such an abundance of nature and charm. I hope that this explanation makes you even more enamored and appreciative of the beauty in nature. The Ranger News October 16,2014 900 Wood Road Kenosha, WI 53141 E-mail: rangernews@uwp.edu Website: trnonline.org Editor in Chief: Maggie Lawler lawle020@uwp.edu Executive Editors: Web Director: Katlynne Davis da v is086@ u wp .ed u Doria DeBartolo debar004@ uw p .edu Robin Brown brown2l8@uwp.edu Advertising Director: Erin Hopkins hopki020@uvvp.edu Public Relations: Staff Reporters: Copy Editor: Designers: Cartoonist: Hannah Emery emery004@uwp.edu Robert Carravetta carraOOb @ u w p .ed u Doria DeBartolo de ba r004@ u wp .ed u Li v Gripko gri pk002@ u w p .ed u Jalen Perry perry039@uwp.edu Krista Skweres sehra010@uwp.edu Katlynne Davis davis086@uwp.edu Hannah Emery emery004@uwp.edu Maggie Lawler Iawle020@uwp.edu Deanna Antony anton013@uwp.edu MISSION STATEMENT: THE RANGER NEWS STRIVES TO INFORM, EDUCATE, AND ENGAGE THE UW-PARKSIDE COMMUNITY BY PUBLISHING WELL-WRITTEN, ACCURATE STUDENT JOURNALISM ON A BI-WEEKLY BASIS, AS WEL L AS ON LINE. 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 room LI01 A. • Letter from the Editor Boy, I don't know about you, but that month long hiatus felt more like two months to me. We've gotten a lot of positive feedback about this last issue, and for that I am incredibly thankful. I'm glad you guys dug it so much! It means a lot to us to hear that you all understand how hard we work producing the paper. I feel like a lot of people don't recognize me on campus, so its really fun for me to overhear people talking about the paper next to me without them knowing it's me. Unless they're saying mean things, then it's not as fun. One of my personal favorite stories was, "hey! Did you read your horoscope yet? 'proceeds to read his horoscope out loud.' Wow that was mean. No wonder I don't read these." Sorry, guy! We were just trying to make you laugh! There was a lady in one of my classes, too, that asked the girl next to me if she was the editor of the paper. Nancy, shoutout to you. Thank you for saying you liked my editorial. That was super sweet of you! I d idn't want to interrupt and be like "well actually that was me," because that seemed kind of rude. Also, I kind of like that I have a secret identity as some average person. I'm not saying it takes a superhero to run the paper or anything, but if the spandex fits...Now I'm getting really distracted imagining myself as a superhero, and I've lost all productivity for the rest of the day. I guess I can try to keep chugging along. Can you guys believe it's already time for midterms? It seems like just last week we started school. You can tell it's October, though, because the leaves are changing colors. You can also tell because pumpkin spice lattes are a thing and white girls like me can't even. Do yourself a favor and don't check my instagram until January. It's about to get super festive. Oh, my, God, look at those leaves. Lastly, I want to give a very special shoutout to my Mom and Dad who celebrate their 25th Wedding Anniversary on the 21st of October. You guys are the best role models I could ever ask for, and your love inspires me to make my own relationship perfect. Thank you, and Happy Anniversary. Thursday October 16 Clandestine Book Discussion: Fahrenheit 451 6:30PM-7:30PM (register to find the location) The Science of Fahrenheit 451 6:30PM-7:30PM Molinaro, Room 105 Foreign Film Series Presents" 7:00PM-9:30PM Student Center Cinema Interviewing Essentials 7:00PM-9:00PM Tallent Hall, Room 182 Friday October 17 Book Discussion: "Knowledge and (un)Happiness" 2:00PM-3:00PM Library, Friends' Reading Room Men's Soccer vs. Truman State 1:15PM UW-Parkside Soccer Fields Sunday October 19 Men's Soccer vs. Quincy 12:00PM UW-Parkside Soccer Fields Monday October 20 "Our Own Bit of Saving: The Public Library and the Right to Know" 6:OOPM-7:30PM Racine Public Library Tuesday October 21 Film: Pather Chujaeri / The Play is on... 7:00PM-9:00PM Student Center, Walnut Room Wednesday October 22 Big Read Fahrenheit 451 Extravaganza 6:00PM-9:0QPM Library Thursday October 23 Book Discussion: Fahrenheit 451 6:00PM Rustic Road Brewing Co. Friday October 24 Men's Soccer vs. Indianapolis 1:15PM UW-Parkside Soccer Fields Experience Parkside Day 9:15AM-1:30PM Student Center Saturday October 25 BONK! Performance Series 6:00PM-7:30PM Racine Arts Council Building "Some events, like Parkside Theatre Productions, last multiple days. For show times and other events happening in the area, check out Calendar on the UWP Website. Is there something you want us to talk about in the next issueM)^^}^^ story suggestion? Send us an email at Rangernews@uwu.erin' * 6 a October 16,2014 The Ranger News Fall animal behaviors: understanding Parkside's furry friends ^ Liv Gripko gripk002@uwp.edu Unlike some of the obvious signs of fall, like the leaves changing and the temperature dropping, there are many other hidden changes stirring in nature that are noteworthy. Fall is the time that animals and plants start preparing for winter. There are many different animal behaviors happening, right here on Parkside's forested campus, signifying fall. As you know, fall is the season just before winter, and many of the fall behaviors are done in preparation for winter. Most animals store up fat in the fall to prepare for winter, when food is scarce and hard to find. They then live off this fat during the winter when they have little to eat. Common on Parkside's campus, White tail deer, often do this. Animals that hibernate also store up fat. Woodchucks, also known as groundhogs or Whistle Pigs, are another common animal to Parkside. As you may know, groundhogs hibernate for the winter and then re-emerge in the Spring, often debuted February 2nd, Groundhog's Day, to traditionally (and unscientifically) predict the coming of Spring. Not many other animals on campus hibernate, besides small rodents, like mice and bats. Raccoons, skunks, and opossum often enter brief states of hibernation, called torpor, during extremely cold or snowy times. Local birds are also preparing for winter too, gathering for migration or molting their winter coats. It won't be long until the Parkside's infamous Canadian geese make their flight south. I will truly miss the days of being chased or scolded by them as I try to make it class or to my car. Besides the Canadian geese, the American Robins, mallards, and the Eastern Bluebirds are a few of the local birds that are making the long journey to the South for the warm temperatures, as well. Birds that remain here through the winter are preparing, this fall, by molting and growing a new winter down. The Goldfinch is a wonderfully bright yellow bird you may often see on campus, but in the fall they molt their golden suits and grow in gray and olive feathers. These new duds not only keep them warmer in the winter, but are also designed to keep them safe, camouflaging them for the winter setting. As the birds, many of the local mammals like deer, foxes, raccoon, and coyotes, also grow in thicker, warmer and more camouflaged fur for fall to protect them from the harsh winter weather. By far the most common Fall animal behavior you may see on our campus is food caching. Caching means the hoarding or storing of food. Because food is so scarce in the winter, instead of storing fat like the deer, many animals store and preserve food that they can then eat throughout the winter. The most known animals of this behavior, on our campus, are squirrels and chipmunks. Chipmunks mainly store away small nuts, grain, insects and seeds. They are able to gather mass amounts of food at a single time, stuffing it into their massive cheek pouches, which they are famous for, then transporting it back to their dens. Like mice, chipmunks hibernate through the winter, but instead of living off a fat store while they sleep, often how hibernation works, they get up periodically to feed off the food they have stored in their burrows. Though squirrels cache too, they do not hibernate like the chipmunk. Notorious for digging holes, especially to gardeners, often ruining planters and gardens, squirrels mainly bury their food caches. They also hide food in tree crotches and hollows as well. Squirrels usually collect nuts, seeds, berries, and pinecones. They also often harvest mushrooms,, which are abundant in the fall; the peak of their growing period. The Squirrels will pick them and stash them in tree branches to dry, which yields spoiling and preserves it for the long winter. Whatever the food type may be, squirrels often scatter their hoards in various hiding places. This prevents one seed from spoiling an entire stash. Many birds use this same caching technique as well, such as Crows, Blue Jays, Nuthatches and Woodpeckers. So next time you see a chipmunk scamper by, with his cheeks comically full, before dismissing him as the crazy Chip or Dale, now you know that there's a real method to his madness; it's a sign that fall is here and winter is soon approaching. EXTRA NF,W APPLICANT DONOR PAYMENTS! WEIGH 110-149 LBS - $40 FOR 1ST 4 FI LL DONA TIONS WEIGH 150-UP LBS - $50 FOR 1ST 4 FULL DONATIONS EARN UP TO $325 YOUR FIRST MONTH! BRING YOUR COLLEGE ID AND EARN A $5 BONUS! STUDY, WATCH TV, OR JUST RELAX WHILE YOU DONATE! START SAVING NOW FOR SPRING BREAK! RECRUIT YOUR FRIENDS TO EARN EVEN MORE CASH! No APPOINTMENT NECESSARY! INTERSTATE BLOOD AND PLASMA 2053 22ND AVENUE KENOSHA, WI53140 PH. (262) 551-0479 MONDAY-THURSDAY 8:00AM-6:00PM FRIDAY 8:OOAM4:OOPM SATURDAY 8:00AM-3:00PM THE RSTMTE C O M P A N I E S SUNDAY CLOSED EARN MONEY AND HE LP SAVE LIVES! DONATE PLASMA! WIPZ Ranger Radio: quest for FM License nears end Doria DeBartolo debar004@uwp.edu University of Wisconsin-Parkside still stands as the only UW school that does not have their FM license. "We are hoping to be on the air by early to mid November (101.5 FM)," says WIPZ Production Director Eric Antrim. "As an organization, we feel that having the power of the airways will help grow the presence of UWP in the Kenosha/Racine area, while assisting in the promotion of other campus organizations and events." WIPZ began the process to gain their FM license almost a year and a half ago in spring of 2013. Funding and overly bureaucratic procedures are what Antrim says have been the greatest obstacles that slowed down the process. "We raised a lot of the money through generous donations along with our SUFAC budget. We are just waiting for some equipment and wiring to be installed, training our staff on FCC rules, and getting the final okay from the FCC," says Antrim. Knowing that U WP administration would not be willing or able to cover any of the costs for installation, WIPZ took it upon themselves to cover a good amount of the costs by making cuts to WIPZ promotions and other events. "We finally just decided to absorb things because we feel that obtaining an FM license will ultimately benefit more than anything," says Station Manager Annalee Sepanski. After using almost all of their SUF (Segregated University Fees) dollars in the fall of 2013 to continue working toward obtaining their FM license, WIPZ still needed more funding. Media Coordinator Terry Havel, who has been with WIPZ for over 2 years and has experience working with ten different radio stations including WBSD-FM in Burlington which he obtained the FCC license for and built up as one of only two high school radio stations in Wisconsin, has donated over $4000 to WIPZ to assist in this process. For updates on WIPZ's FM license visit trnonline.org, and pick up our November issue for an interview with Production Director Eric Antrim about WIPZ's detailed struggle and journey. 4 The Ranger News October 16,2014 5) 6) 7) 10) 1 1 ) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16) Photos Courtesy of UWP Athletics. Women's Soccer Team Undefeated Current Standings Jalen Perry perry039@uwp.edu The women's soccer team currently boasts a perfect record on the season, and they have looked dominant in doing so. They started off the year easily as one of the hottest teams in the country, decimating the first half of their schedule. They opened up the season with 3-0,4-0, and 7-0 victories against Northwood University, University of Charleston and their conference opener against Mizzou University S&T. Their first draw of the season came against Drury University (game ended 0-0). One of their first big tests on the season came on their first road trip out of Somers, against #20 Rockhurst University; the result was a close 2-1 victory. The women were back to their dominating ways, running through William Jewell College 4-0. The next two games weren't as wide a margin of victories, but they were wins nevertheless (1-0 victories against University of Southern Indiana and University of Illinois Springfield). We tied in a classic match against Bellarmine, which saw the game go into double overtime, only to end in a 1-1 draw. They had to muscle out a win against a very physical, often dirty McKendree team that definitely tested our girls' toughness. I spoke with Coach Troy Fabiano, he says that a perfect season wasn't on their radar at the outset of the season, but winning every game isn't something they are shying away from. "Nobody: wants to take a loss, we haven't talked about our National rankings, regional rankings, we talked about our goals at the beginning of the season and we just stayed the pace. You go out to win every game, so it's no added pressure," says the longest tenured coach at Parkside. Coach Troy isn't new to success, with sixteen straight winning seasons, three coach of the year awards, and four straight trips to the NCAA tournament, his teams are perennial powerhouses in the GLVC. When asked who he credits his success, he said bringing in the right people and leadership on the field, "Bringing in the right people, also the success from year-to-year; the seniors show the freshman what needs to be done, what the expectations are, and just being leaders." When ! asked him who takes on a leadership role on the team, he said there aren't any real vocal leaders, but he noted Senior defender Karley Mecko as one of the on field generals, "She's a physical presence in the back that leads by example and she'll run through anything." Mecko, a GLVC Defensive Player of the Week winner, credits the team's success to both hard work in practice, and team chemistry being extremely high. "Training sessions are all business, we have a limited time together each day so we get as much practice time in as we can, so there is no goofing off.. .We have really strong chemistry, it is rare to find a group of girls that get along on and off the field, so that makes it easy to get the job done on the field. We know our goals and work towards them e v e r y s e s si o n a n d g a m e ." . • > : I also spoke with Senior Midfielder Kelsey Armour and asked how she feels that the team stacks up against Coach Fabiano's teams in the past and she feels that the team this year is special, "My freshman year we won conference and I feel like this year we have a great shot to take conference again. We have everything here, the players are playing great and I think we can take it all." The next home game is October 17, and it promises to be a big one against Truman State University, who are relatively new to the GLVC but have established themselves as a dominate force. We are currently first in the GLVC and they are right behind us in second. I tried to get a prediction out of the three but they didn't take the bait; saying they have two games before the Truman one and they are focused on getting the job done against those opponents before they can even think about Truman. No matter what happens, this season's team is looking hungry and determined to bring home a GLVC championship. They have all the talent and coaching needed, now it is up to us as the student body to support them every step of the way. UW-Parkside — — — — — — — 8-0-2 Truman State — _ ______ _ 8-2-1 Rockhurst — —- — — 8-1-2 Bellarmine — — __ _ 7-2-2 Quincy — - — — 6.44 William Jewell — — — — 5-2-3 Drury McKendree— — — — — 5.5 Mizzou S&T — — — — 4_6 Mizzou-St. Louis — 5-5 Maryville — — — 3,4.3 Indianapolis — — — — 3-6-2 Lewis — — — — Southern Indiana — — — — - Illinois Springfield — — — — — — 2-6-2 Saint Josephs — — — ^ -8-2 1-5-4 — 2-6-2 October 16,2014 The Ranger News Pringle Nature Center Looking For Intern Liy Gripko gripk002@uwp.edu The blissful, warm sun hypnotically weaving through the dancing leaves of trees, accompanied by the music of tall wind through the grass, and punctuated by the happy chirp of wild birds; this is not a meditation mindset or a vacation relaxation destination. This is the work setting of a job opportunity in Kenosha County, town of Bristol, offered on RangerTrak (an online Parkside resource to search for jobs, internships and volunteer opportunities). It is a part-time work study position/internship available for ten dollars an hour at the Pringle Nature Center as an Assistant Naturalist. Duties for the position include: "assisting in delivering programs and activities for diverse age groups by performing the following duties: assisting the Naturalist with school groups that visit the nature center. Review lesson plans. Prepare for upcoming programs, creating new materials for display or leading school groups, and maintaining the building. Working with the Naturalist on developing educational family programs focused on the environment and relevant to specific event". You can find more information about this on RangerTrak. The Job ID number is 15228. But what exactly is the Pringle Nature Center and what does it do? Well, to find out more I went to the Pringle Nature Center and interviewed head employees Valerie Mann and Barry Thomas. The Pringle Nature Center is 1,097 acres of forest, prairie, and park, which fulfills three main aspects: environmental awareness and education, ecosystem management, and recreation. According to Mann, the main goal of the Nature Center in environmental awareness and education is to help children explore and appreciate nature. Most children today are more content to stay inside, hardwired to their technology. Their goal is to re-kindle the connection of kids with the outdoors. The Nature Center is a main component in many schools' science curriculum. They provide embellishment to a teacher's lesson plan or teach the lesson plan altogether if the teacher is not comfortable with the lesson. Due to school calendar and seasonal cause, the nature center is most busy in the spring and fall, of course. However, they have many intriguing lesson plans and programs in the winter as well, like "survival techniques in the winter and how to build a shelter". Thomas also added that the center focuses on ecosystem management. There is a Rain Garden that collects run off water. The acres of prairie support the wildlife ecosystem. They are also active in removing invasive plant species, like Buckthorn and Garlic Mustard plants; volunteers are always welcome to join. The volunteer forms are found on their website: pringlenc.org. The third main aspect to the Center is recreation. There are picnic venues and benches offered throughout for a quaint escape and a cheerful playground for family fun. Mann also touts the four miles of scenic hiking trails. In winter, there are snow shoes available to rent to enable the enjoyment of these trails year round. Whether seeking the Assistant Naturalist position, a volunteer position to give back, an education in conservation, or simply to reconnect with nature, The Pringle Nature Center is a must for any Kenosha resident and/or visitor. 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With The Conjuring being a huge success with a sequel on the way, it's only natural that they would begin to try to milk the series just as they do all other horror series with a mass amount of sequels and prequels. Luckily for everyone though they're still so newly into the downward spiral that these spin offs/continuations are still good. Although it did have a great deal of backstory that went into the movie, Annabelle proved to be sufficiently creepy. With satanic cults as well as just insanely unnerving dolls, this movie had a little bit of something for all horror fans, other than the ones who like pure gore. With a lot of the "jump" factor going for it, it kept the audience at the edge of their seats, even making a few of the younger ladies in the crowd scream out in terror at the sudden emergence of a demon. Although there are a few instances where a horror fanatic would have caught on to similarities to other films, such as the Chinese horror film from last year Baby Blues, which seemed to be a huge influence on the unfolding of the story, it did keep the viewers with some new material rather than old, washed up, used stuff. There are a few places in the film that it would have better suited as an ending, without the twist that took place, to make it more original, but the ending overall was still a bit of a surprise and not what the audience expected (or wanted in my case). The acting in the film could have used a little more work, but wasn't bad. With the time frame being set in the 1960's-1970's, they did a good job of showing the traditional nuclear family that was still lingering from the 1950's era, but this did make the woman look extremely weak compared to the man, who was overly understanding to his wife's mental state. Especially since he Photo Courtesy of www.aceshowbiz.com. was never present for any of the supernatural activity. The movie was marketed as a family being haunted by this doll, but in reality it was just the stay at home mom which begs the question to if she wasn't a stay at home mom, would she be haunted as much, if at all, because nothing supernatural ever happened in public. There also, for a rated R movie, was a lack of death throughout the film. With there only really being one blood scene throughout the entire film one has to wonder why there was a rated R rating at all, when it could have clearly been PG-13. To open the season with, I say Annabelle was a decent choice for Hollywood, especially since all that the rest of the Halloween season has to offer is Ouija and Dracula Untold for horror (ish in the instance of Dracula) and Horns, which promises to be the cynical comedy of Halloween Day, opening on the 31st. All in all, it is definitely worth a watch, but I'm still waiting for The Conjuring 2. Want to wet your pants this Halloween? Top 10 horror movies you need to see Krista Skweres schraO 10 @ u wp .edu When it comes to horror movies, you have a couple of different options. There are the gore flicks that, while they'll make your stomach churn, are not scary. There are the traditional slasher movies that you know what will happen yet still jump when the killer bursts out of the closet. There are the weird films that make you squirm in your seat at the same time that they make you think. All have their own merits, but what is really good? Here is my list of the top 10 horror films to watch this season, and it has a delightful mixture of these types so as to offer a little something for everyone. 1)The Shining: And 1 do mean the original 1980 movie starring Jack Nicholson and directed by Stanley Kubrick, not the remake from 1997. This offers a nice mix in itself of gore (the original gore, nothing compared to today's standards of gore) and terror with a creepy haunted hotel, waves (literally) of blood, and a little bit of the supernatural in the form of mind reading. Horrifying no matter how many times you've seen it. 2)A Nightmare on Elm St.: Again, referring to the original 1984 flick, not the 2010 remake. A scary dude who used to be a child molester creeps into your dreams and kills you in real life? It's everyone's worst nightmare! (pun intended) You c an't even hide under the blankets. Not to mention, Johnny Depp's first movie and that's always a plus! 3)The Exorcist: You c an't get more original horror than The Exorcist. 1973 at its very best and possession before it was cool! This movie pretty much paved the way for every other possession story for the rest of the history of film. Nothing else needs to be said. 4)Ju-on: This is the original Japanese film that the awful American rendition of The Grudge was based off of. Those of you who have seen this terrible piece of "horror" are probably shaking your head at me right now. Just wait until you've seen this 2002 original to judge. The Japanese know what they are doing when it comes to their horror. I'd recommend most of the films I've seen from Japan in the horror category; this one just happens to be my favorite. 5)IT: Yes, I know I pick ed 2 Stephen King adaptation in one list, but hey! They're good. Who doesn't love a creepy clown that eats children? Plus, we all know that's actually what is going on in th ose clown minds. They're just plain scary. 6)The Strangers: Based on the original French film Them, this is one of the only slasher films really worth anything. It'll make you jump at every sound in yo ur house for the rest of the evening, and make you terrified to look out the window. Plus, it's got a different ending as compared to every other slasher movie, which is refreshing. 7)All Hallows' Eve: Yes, it's extremely weird. Extremely. But the clown (yes I have a thing with clowns) is more terrifying than Penny wise could ever dream to be. This is one of those movies that's going to make you think, at the same time as it's going to' make you squirm. With all the disturbing gore and genuine creepiness, this is definitely one to check out, despite its bad IMDB rating. Photos Courtesy of bloody-disgusting.com. 8)Halloween: Always the original 1978, although 1 ha ve to give a shout out to Rob Zombie on his 2007 reimaging which wasn't awful. Being a traditional slasher, one of the firsts, it also helped to pave the way for that sub-genre of horror with the slow moving killer who refuses to die and is constantly after revenge. The scariest part of this movie I think is just how purely psychopath Michael Myers is; that's real evil and it does exist in the real world. Makes you think, huh? 9)House on Haunted Hill: Shockingly, I am talking about the remake in this one. 1999 with Geoffrey Rush as Vincent Price's original character- but having enough respect to pay homage to his original acting by changing the character's last name to Price- and Chris Kattan for a comic relief, this flick makes you laugh and jump. With the new technology to bring the house back to life, this movie uses fast motion effects to scare the pants off of you. 10)House of 1000 Corpses: This one makes the list for the originality factor. Rob Zombie's first and original baby, this movie was more of an an film than it was a movie, while still holding a disturbing storyline that keeps your face in a permanent look of terror. 1 can't say too much without giving anything away, but only one word needs to be said: Fishboy. This list was extremely difficult to put together with so many good ones out there, so I II give a quick shout out to some honorable mentions: Martyrs (A French horror) Texas Chaimaw Massacre, Hellraiser, The Ring, Cello (Another Japanese honor), and Instde (A French horror). I hop e with Halloween right around the comer that you enjoy these amazing suggestions for what will get you in the mood for the holiday' If you have any that you think should have made the list, I'd be extremely excited to check them out, so give your suggestions! Happy Halloween! The Ranger News Simple DIY Halloween Costumes Deanna Antony an tonO 13 @ uwp.edu Mario & Ltiigi Red & green t-shirts Overalls Mustaches 50 Shades of Grey As many paint swatches in gray grab, all pinned to a shirt. Wednesday Adams Black Dress with white collar Black tights Black Maryjane style shoes Hair pulled back into two braids Pale make-up Dexter Tan long-sleeved shirt Butcher's apron with blood Black leather gloves Date wrapped in Saran Wrap Faux knife with blood Wonder Woman Red tube top Blue shorts/skirt White stars (on shorts/skirt) Gold cuffs and crown Lasso of Truth Invisible Jet The Hulk Green body paint Purple ripped shorts Lots of rage as one can Green Man Green spandex body suit Non-stop dancing Creepy Smile Paint a smile with teeth from ear to ear Bright colored wig Creepy cool eye make-up Lashes Roy Lichtenstein (Pop Art) Evenly distributed red dots on face Outline lips, nose, jawline in black Bold blue eye Bight red lip Yellow wig A Bunch of Grapes* Purple one piece bathing suit Purple tights Purple balloons (pinned to the suit) Faux ivy pinned around neck *THis was me when I was 9. Grumpy Cat Brown & white face paint Brown kitty ears A big frowny face Rosie The Riveter Navy blue button up shirt (sleeves rolled up) Red handkerchief Red lipstick Flexed bicep 80's Workout Sweatband Big hair Blue eyeshadow Hot blush Spandex suit Leg warmers Reeboks Where's Waldo Red stocking hat Red striped shirt Black glasses Jelly Fish Clear umbrella Streamers Ribbons Glow sticks Zombie Outfit of choice Blood More blood Seek brains **Apply Zombie costume recipe to any costume idea for a fun costume mash-up! Photo Courtesy of davelowe.blogspot.com. How To Knit: A Beginner's Guide I Liv I V f Gripko gripk002@uwp.edu It's officially October and with the blustery, cold fall wind setting in, there's nothing better than curling up with a big, warm, knitted blanket. Instead of buying one this fall, for a more fun and economic approach, you could make one yourself! Don't know how you say? No problem! Below J have assembled a quick and easy how-to on knitting, with the guidance of the famously crafty Martha Stewart. For more tips and tricks and patterns on knitting, you can check out her website at marthastewart.com. For the how-to tutorial below, supplies you will need are: size 7 or 8 knitting needles and a medium-weight cotton yarn. You should first know that, basically, knitting is creating a fabric by interlocking yam loops. You can create these yarn loops through "knitting" or "purling". Knitting is done by putting your needles through the bottom of a loop and then taking a new loop down through the stitch. In purling you simply insert your needles from the top of a loop instead. You should also know that there are two basic methods or styles of knitting. There's the "English" method and the "Continental" method. Both styles are very similar and create the same results, the only difference is the way the yarn is held. It is believed that the continental method is faster and easier, but it's really just personal preference and what feels most comfortable for you. In the English method, the yarn is worked with the right hand and stitched with the left; in the Continental method the yarn is controlled with the left hand and stitched with the right. In the tutorial below, the Continental style is used. How to Cast On "To begin knitting, you will need to create a foundation row of stitches on your needle by "casting on." Make a slipknot by looping yarn into a pretzel shape, leaving a tail end at least three times the width of what you are knitting (if your scarf is 8 inches wide, you'll need a 24-inch-long tail). Slip knitting needle through pretzel shape as shown, and pull yarn ends to tighten. Drape tail of yarn over left thumb and working yarn (ball end) over left index finger. Use your other fingers to catch yam lengths in left palm. Insert needle upward through loop on thumb. With needle, catch the working yarn that's on your index finger, and pull it through the loop on your thumb. Remove thumb from loop. Keeping yarn ends secured in palm, reposition thumb, and tighten new stitch on right-hand needle. Repeat these steps until you've cast on the required number of stitches." How to Knit Stitch "Hold the needle with cast-on stitches in your left hand. Wrap the working yarn around your left index finger, and hold it in back of the left-hand needle. Insert point of right-hand needle from front to back into the first cast-on stitch on the left-hand needle, opening up a stitch. Catch working yarn with right-hand needle. Pull yarn through opened stitch. Slip cast-on stitch off left-hand needle while holding middle finger against second cast-on stitch to ensure it does not also slip off. The stitch on the right-hand needle is the newly formed knit stitch. Continue knitting across the cast-on row. When you have emptied the last stitch from the left-hand needle (completing a row), exchange needles, returning the needle with stitching to your left hand." How to Purl "The purl stitch differs from the knit stitch in two fundamental ways: The working yarn is held in the front of the project instead of the back, and the needle is inserted from the back to the front instead of from front to back." How to Cast Off "Casting off keep stitches front unraveling once they're removed from the needle. To cast off, knit two stitches. Insert left-hand needle into first stitch; lift stitch up over second stitch and off the needle. Continue knitting stitches in this manner until all stitches have been cast off. Cut working yarn, leaving a 6-inch-Iong tail. Pull tail through last stitch to secure. Use a yam needle to weave tail ends of yarn through backs of several stitches, picking up only surface loops." GeoKitty Enters a Funhouse #4 by Deanna Antony Photo Courtesy of downloadclipart.net Weekly Horoscopes - See what the stars have in store for you! Libra (September 23-October 22): Venus has been hanging out with Mars this week, indicating that love is in your future. Maybe this will be the first year you actually have a date to bring to your family costume party. Let grandma down gently. Scorpio (October 23-November 21): Dear Scorpio, remember when Pluto was a real planet? Yeah, we do too. You don't have a horoscope this week, because we're too sad thinking about Pluto. Sagittarius (November 22-December 21): We're surrounded by midterms, Sagittarius. It would be wise to stop watching American Horror Story: Freak Show and start writing that paper you forgot about. Oops. Just reminded you, didn't we. Capricorn (December 22-January 19): Beyonce liked Saturn, so she put a ring on it. Now Saturn wants to return the favor. Does the word ring "ring" a bell? Do you think your man might finally pop the question? Probably not. That's your alarm going off. Sorry. Aquarius (January 20-February 18): Midterms can make anyone a little bit crazy, but running after the geese screaming "Fly my pretties, fly!" will definitely win you a trip to the Student Health Center. Pisces (February 19-March 20): You really should start focusing more in your math class. Sure, the pizza guy probably loved your 46% tip, but your wallet is going to hurt for a while now. m, x Aries (March 21-April 19): The saying is true, college is work. But are you just going to college for the rest of your life! Get off that couch and do some work, son. Bet you thought your mom couldn't follow you here. Well, you were wrong. Taurus (April 20-May 20): That girl in your Spanish class sure is attractive. But maybe you should pay attention to the teacher, instead of her. She's been insulting you under her breath for weeks. Too bad you don't know enough of the language to understand. Gemini (May 21-June 20): Alright! Look at £hat parking spot right up in front of the lot! Yeah. You didn't see the moped there, did you. Don't worry. It shouldn't be that expensive to fix. Cancer (June 21-July 22): Remember that one time you ripped your pants in front of the entire cafeteria in middle school? Not saying that's going to happen again...but it's going to happen again. Leo (July 23-August 22): Leo. Aren't you supposed to be bold like a lion? Hiding under your bed when the doorbell rings isn't even okay when you're home alone. But you're not home alone, are you? Muwahaha. Virgo (August 23-September 22): Well you made it through the first month and a half of the semester. How do you feel? Bad? Yeah. That doesn't get any better. In fact, you'll probably feel like that when you start the spring semester, too. T X I ASK THE RANGER: ADVICE COLUMN Email us your questions at rangernews@ uwp.edu with the subDear Ranger It is the 6th week of class and I find myself not doing so well in my classes. Its not that I am a bad student I just find myself overwhelmed this semester. What can I do to keep all of this work from burying me alive? - Sleepy in the Stacks Dear Sleepy, It sounds like the semester has become more than you anticipated. That's okay, it happens to everyone at some point in their college career. You are fortunate that you have taken the first step and are seeking assistance. The first thing is to determine why you are struggling so much; is it from a lack of organization? Or have you just bitten off more than you can chew? Once you have identified the problem you can begin to take steps to rectify the situation before it is too late. If your problem is a class taking up more time than you allotted then it may be time to reconsider your schedule. Dropping a class with a "W" isn't a worst thing in the world as long as you don't make a habit of it. The other option would be to talk with your professor and discuss your situation. If all else fails ask for an "Incomplete" and take it again with a lighter schedule. If your problem is more time management related then you should think about utilizing a p lanner to keep track of assignments and allot yourself specific times for each class' work. If the planner sounds like you I recommend using your smart phone calendar as a backup to your planner, this way you have your responsibilities even if you lose your planner or your phone. We have all been where you are and we all lived through it. You must stay positive, and don't worry yourself to death. Taking care of yourself is paramount to righting this ship. Don't forget to eat when you're cramming for that exam and make sure you are getting enough sleep. Too little of either is a recipe for disaster. Lastly, I commend you for standing up and saying that you couldn't do it on your own. It takes a lot of courage to say you can't accomplish something you thought you could. Don't despair, and accept the help offered to you. Utilize everything at your disposal; go to the tutoring center, visit your advisor, talk with your professors, and most of all don't let your fear • of failure freeze you in place. Remember you can succeed, you just have to try. ject "Ask the Ranger." Dear Ranger I am having a difficult time with my best friend. Recently their home life has become troublesome and they have started down a path of drinking and other reckless behavior that I don't agree with. What do I do to help my friend? -Hopeful Homie Dear Hopeful, Telling someone they are doing something they shouldn't be is hard enough. When it is your best friend it becomes something even more difficult, but if you feel it is your place to help them then do your best and be prepared for the worst. It sounds to me that whatever is happening in your friends life is traumatic enough to make them seek some form of escape. That being said if they are not choosing the healthiest outlets then it may be time to stage an intervention of sorts. Get together with your other friends, sit your friend down, and explain to them that their actions are beginning to concern you. Understand that your friend may see nothing wrong with their behavior and may take offense to what you have to say about their actions. Just remember that you are doing this for them because you care enough to see that they don't hurt themselves. People experience traumatic events differently; some people seek out other people while others cloister themselves away. Depending on the type of person your friend is you may need to alter the course of action that should be taken The one thing that is consistent about people in trouble is that you alone cannot change them They have to be willing to help themselves before anything you do can make a difference. Tire best way to get through to friends is to simply make it known that you are there for them and are willing to talk, listen, or anything that will help them Make it a point to tell them that what they are doing is making you concerned for their safety. Never tell them what there are doing is wrong vou want to be an ally not an enemy and judging is a quick way to find yourself on the outside looking ,n. In closing, if your friend is willing to admit that they are doubled you may want to direct them to the Student Health and Counsel !h g fit w re , t . hey ca " s / eak Wlth a professional who can help them work through their problems. And remember to always be the friend you have alwavs been; nothing makes a troubling time worse than losing a friend 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, October 16, 2014 Description An account of the resource Student newspaper of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Kenosha, Wis. 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