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UWPAC124 Ranger News Text Any textual data included in the document i Raifger vNews University of Wisconsin-Parkside's Student Newspaper February 29, 2004 Contents Letter from the Editor Pg. 2 News Briefs Pg. 3 Ranger Growl Pg. 3 Sports Pg. 8 Health and Body Pg. 9 Music and Movies Pg. 10 Horoscopes .?. Pg. 13 Exposing the Sexes Pg. 14 Classifieds Pg. 18 Things to Do @ the U Pg. 18 Police Beat Pg. 19 SPECIAL FROM THE RANGER NEWS DIVERSITY: BLACK HISTORY MONTH UW-Parkside students meet Author bell hooks Page 5 Sacred Circle sponsors Pow Wow on February 21 Page 3 Did you sign the bed? Page 4 Comments? Concerns? Questions? Story Ideas? Email us! therangernews_uwp@yahoo.com Date: Feb. 29, 2004 btudto: Hey Parkside, This past week, I reaiized what "crunch time" m anything you do that is the hardest. I'll use the sit-up a sit-up, that part about ha lfway, when you really have complete the exercise, is the crunch time. Crunch time for The Ranger News happens abou four or five days, our staff works around the clock to i completed on time. The student body here is right in the middle of crunch time. Spring break is coming yc IS. It is all okyour muscle sure the newspaper is a week-lonq break, and come back to school ready to semester. Trust me, UWP, a sit-up is much more new to make it all the way. up fast, so push yourself until then, rake Staff Member of the Issue From now on, The Ranger News will recognize one staff member per issue who stands out, taking his or her responsibilities at the newspaper seriously. This issue, meet our news editor, Joshua Langer. Ever since Josh was hired as an intern for his position here earlier this semester, he has been on point, routinely stopping in the newspaper office with story ideas, asking for advice, contacting appropriate University personnel for necessary information, attending UW-Parkside events, and carrying a microcassette recorder wherever he goes in case a breaking story 5 pops up right in front of h im. He has held interviews with members of Parkside Student Government Association leaders, as well as contacting UW-Parkside administration officials such as Assistant Vice Chancellor Lenny Klaver and Director of Public Relations Dave Buchanan for correct information. His ambition has made him stand out at the newspaper office, and he has proven his worthiness to be our first "staff member of the issue." As the news editor, Josh writes the news briefs on page three in every issue, along with several feature articles normally found on pages four and five. When he is not writing for the newspaper, he is keeping busy with his 15-credit academic schedule, and works as a full time employee for an area factory. Josh is a senior here at UW-Parkside, majoring in English with a concentration in writing, and heading toward a May graduation. Great job, Josh! Keep up the good work!!! The Ranger News Staff EDITOR-IN-CHIEF HENRY D. GASKINS ASSISTANT EDITOR SCOTT STEFAN I A&E DIRECTOR EMILY RASBO RNIK MUSIC EDITOR GEORGE DRURY SPORTS EDITOR MICHAEL LUI NEWS EDITOR JOSHUA LANGER GRAPHIC DESIGNER MATT GONYA ART DIRECTOR CHARLES BARROWS BUSINESS MANAGER SONYA GONZALEZ ADVERTISING MANAGER CHRISTINE FERRER RANGER REPORTERS RUSSELL HARRIS KATIE D YLEWSKI AARON D . ZABLER JIM BURZELIC ADVISOR JUDITH LOGSDON The Ranger News has meetings every Monday at noon. All students and faculty of UVV-Parkside are welcome. Please feel free to attend! Wyllic D-139C Phone: (262) 595-2287 Fax: (262) 595-2295 Dear Ranger Growl, This is a reply to the Careful Treader" complaint. A groundskeeper at UW-Parkside has over four miles of sidewalk to plow when it snows, plus all the parking lots, campus roads, entryways and snow clean up around campus. There are normally six people to clean everything. There isn't the manpower to put a person at every 10 feet of sidewalk to shovel snow by hand. Least we forget what a Wisconsin winter is really like? The groundspeople deserve kudos, not criticism. —A Gro undsbacker So let's say (hypothetically of course) that you are on a new health kick and have decided to work on running more. Since the weather has been a bit ungodly, you head over to the Frank Petretti Fieldhouse after class (roughly 3 p.m.), only to find that it is closed to students (who pay to use this facility through tuition) from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. so that various sports teams can practice. Are you telling me that the sports teams are so important here that they can't share a huge facility. Guess I'll just sleep after class; wake me when we become a D1 school. - Getting Fatter Got a complaint? E-mail it to us (therangernevvs„uwp#\ ahcx>. j com) with the subject "Ranger Growl" and we'll choose the best ones to print. Including your name is optional. Please make all submissions 100 words or less. We Want It Ri ght The Ranger News strives for accuracy. If you notice something wrongin the newspaper, e-mail usattherangernews_uwp@yahoo. com and we'll make a note of it in our next issue. In last issue's Health andBody\ "aids' have been capitalized, because it was meant to be the acronym standing for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. UW-Parkside - News Briefs Rainbow Alliance Poster Vandalized Sometime late in the week of February 9, an unknown party defaced a flier advertising meetings for Rainbow Alliance, the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) campus organization. The perpetrator or perpetrators scratched out the word "Rainbow" on the flier, and wrote "Low-life." Also written were the phrases "Degenerates" and "Immoral Sickos." In addition to this act, several of the organization's fliers were reported missing from the Communication Arts building. Rainbow Alliance will continue to advertise their meetings, which are open to all UW-Parkside students. See page 17 for more on the story. 2nd Annual Pow Wow Cherokee, Chippewa, Ho-Chunk, Menominee, Meskwaki, Oglala Lakota, Ojibway, Woodland, and representatives of otiher Native American tribes congregated in Main Place here for the second annual "Honoring the Children" Traditional and Educational Pow Wow. An estimated 600 people from Wisconsin and other states were in attendance as participants, vendors, and spectators of the traditional dance, drumming, speaking, and storytelling. UW-Parkside Sacred Circle sponsored the event. Patriot Act Forum Roughly 20 students, staff, and faculty came together in an informal meeting on February 16 to discuss the highly controversial Patriot Act, which gives the government the right to strip citizens and non-citizens of some of their fundamental constitutional rights if they can be labeled a "terrorist." A more formalized forum on the Patriot Act is scheduled for Monday, March 8 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Main Place. Special guests will include a constitutional lawyer, a political science reference librarian, UW-Parkside Chancellor Jack Keating, and, unconfirmed at press time, a spokesperson for the FBI. Students OK Union Renovation Parkside Student Government Association (PSGA) approved a $24 million renovation and expansion proposal included in the annual SUFAC proposal. To accommodate the project, SUFAC fees would increase $448 over the next four years. Student would see an increase of $100 per year for die next two years then jump to $125 each year for die next two years after that. Current fees are about $572. With the expansion costs, the fees total would push UW-Parkside near the top of the Wisconsin fee scale. Students at the UW-Green Bay campus pay $1,154 in fees, largely in part of renovation projects and new construction on campus. The Ranger News February 29, 2004 United Council Recruits Allies at UWParkside By Josh Langer On Monday, February 9, United Council President Jeff Peril and Multicultural Issues Director Jennifer Epps interfaced with The Ranger News staff on a variety of issues. United Council of UW Students is Wisconsin's state student association, founded in 1960. Representing 145,000 students on 24 of the 26 UW-System campuses, United Council is a student-operated organization committed to enhancing the quality of student life and higher education. "The $1.35 fee every UW-Parkside student pays each semester is not mainly used to fund our lobbying efforts in the state capitol," said Epps. "That money is used for us to make materials like this brochure, go around the state, and inform students, and then empower students to do that organizing on their own behalf." The $1.35 fee is also refundable to any student who does not wish to support United Council. Issues currently on United Councils's agenda include more representation on the UW Board of Regents, which oversees the entire UW-system, and better financial aid packages for poorer students. "We're seeing a significant drop-out in the poorest section of students applying to school because the cost of a higher education is growing so much higher than the available financial aid," saidPertl. The root cause of these trends is difficult to pin. Pertl explained, "Twenty years ago, financial aid was 70% grants and 30% loans; and now, it's 30% grants and 70% loans. It means your average debt burden is much, much higher than it used to be." "The bottom line is we support 'need-based financial aid' being based only on need. Any other criteria: drugs or criminal record, merit, or marriage, whatever it is, need-based financial aid is about need." Currently, the Wisconsin budget is in a crisis, and the UW-system is among the hardest hit of all state programs. So although last year, the available financial aid increased by 53%, owing to some unprecedented methods in appropriating that money, it is doubtful that there should be anything but a decrease from the record $80 million in need-based financial aid Gov. Doyle set on the table for 2003-2004. If you are interested in learning these processes —this is real-world finance—talk to any of your representatives in Parkside Student Government Association. The United Council's annual conference, called "Building Unity" this year, is March 5-7 in Milwaukee. As of press time, more UW-Parkside delegates would be welcome. Did You Sign the Bed? "If this is a place you'd like to be, go ahead and sign on me." A sign containing these words sat strategically next to a bed this past week in Main Place. This bed was part of a program planned by the Peer Health Educators called Love Carefully. The sign was not mean to trick anyone, but instead to demonstrate a point about how careless some individuals are with their sexual partners. A marker was left out for the students to sign with. This marker, in theory, could symbolically represent one of the 20 plus sexually transmitted diseases that exist today. The later in the week someone signed the bed, the greater the risk they had of contracting a disease. The question the Peer Health Educators are posing to you is this: How well do you know your sexual partner? All too often people do not realize that when they sleep with someone, they are not only sleeping with them, but everyone whom they have slept with and everyone who their partners have slept with...and that could go on forever. It was actually calculated that if a person sleeps with two people in a year, and they each slept with two people, etc., the original person would have slept with 512 people that year. As Peer Health Educators and fellow students, we encourage you to get to know your partner and to be safe. You cannot always tell if someone has a sexually transmitted disease, and in some cases, you're gambling with your life. Before you jump into bed with someone, make sure that you know who else is along for the ride. For more information on sexually transmitted diseases and testing options, you can contact the Student Health and Counseling Center at ext. 2366. The Segregated Fee. Part II; Changes for the Future By: Josh Langer and Todd Drangstveit The process for budgeting funds for the organizations, clubs, and departments accessible to UW-Parkside students started the previous fiscal year. Students of the UW-system have a high level of control over student fees through each school's Segregated University Fee Allocation Committee (SUFAC). UW-Parkside's SUFAC, in negotiations that started in October, changed its structure for allocating money to student organizations, with the hopes to raise the accountability of the organizations and offer them greater flexibility for programming large events. In the past, student organizations could request unlimited amounts for their budgets, but this year SUFAC has capped that amount at $20,000. Depending on the type of organization, different stipend caps are in place. Some of the factors SUFAC takes into account when granting budget requests for each student organization are the quality of the organization's past events, the content of those events, and the overall value that the organization adds to the student body. With this transition, the segregated fee total allocation for next year was cut by a total of $237,000, before the addition of a few new services offered to the students. The first new function is the contingency pool, which was funded with $75,500. This pool is accessible to all the student organizations looking to sponsor an event that is not in their planned budget, and also serves all students. These organizations are encouraged to work together to improve the quality of the large-scale events on campus. With this new addition to the students, the possibility of bringing in high-profile speakers increases as well as the chance of bringing in big name music acts such as Dave Matthews Band. The second new function is the Parking and Transportation Fee. Each year students pay $21,000 to fund students' access to the Racine Bus in the form of segregated fees. Next year, in addition to the Racine Bus expense, the students' parking permits will be covered in the realm ol the Segregated Fee. This was done to alleviate the expected increase in the price of student parking permits. The third and final cost SUFAC added was a $400,000 ouday for the construction and renovation of the new Student Union. This building project was at the heart of the committee's goal for the year of lowering the segregated fee per student by $50. If enrollment increases by 2% next year, the committee will accomplish this lofty goal. Recently, SUFAC passed on its recommendation to the senate to start the Union Expansion Plan. The senate has passed the budget for the next fiscal year, but has to still approve the $24.2 million Union project. After the President's signature, the project passes to Chancellor Keating and then to the Board of Regents. The estimated opening for the Student Union would have a Fall 2008 opening with the current schedule. Next issue we will discuss the specifics of the Union Expansion and the costs that are associated with it. Pq9e ^ The Ranger News UW-Parkside Students Learn the Lessons of bell hooks February 29, 2004 By Tracy Medek Editor's note: bell hooks prefers her name spelled in lowercase. "Feminist, cultural critic, and high priestess of love," were words Megan Feifer of UW-Milwaukee's Women's Resource Center used to introduce the campus' distinguished lecturer, bell hooks. This year marked the 10th anniversary of UW-Milwaukee's Women's Resource Center, but securing bell hooks as speaker was worth celebrating in and of itself. hooks, author of more than 16 books, is regarded not only for her insightful examination of gender and culture, but perhaps, even more so, for her pairing these scholarly discussions with a concept that is all but absent from academic writing: love, hooks places love at the forefront of her message, and it is indeed a radical joining of idea and spirit, hook's lecture rallied the audience around the idea of love's role in social change, or as hooks put it, "love's transformative powers." She stressed the importance of adopting a "love ethic," and applying this ethic in each area of one's life, including political action. hooks devoted much of her lecture to topics addressed in her newest book, The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love, hooks immediately dispelled the man-hating myth that has so doggedly followed the word "feminism." She spoke of the need for men and women to unite in the fight to end patriarchy, hooks doesn't place blame; rather, she declares with compassion that patriarchy is equally detrimental to men. hooks even chastises women, reminding them not to idealize their gender. "Unenlightened women are just as bad as unenlightened men," hooks said. The works of bell hooks are unique and provocative because she doesn't oversimplify or isolate the problem. She talks about "interlocking systems of domination" (race, gender, class etc.) which serve to oppress and divide. It is her SPECIAL FROM THE RANGER NEWS DIVERSITY: BLACK HISTORY MONTH attention to the innumerable facets of culture that gives her voice strength and credence. UW-Parkside took full advantage of the opportunity to hear bell hooks share her insights and ideas. Fay Akindes, Director of the Center for Ethnic Studies and admirer of hook's work, organized the field trip. The field trip was funded by Dean Cress and the College of Arts and Sciences, and by Associate Vice Chancellor Steve McLaughlin and the Office of Student Affairs. The two departments purchased 50 tickets for the event and paid for bus transportation. The students who attended were from a broad range of disciplines, including: communication, criminal justice, English, ethnic studies, political science, sociology, and women's studies. The response among UW-Parkside student attendees was overwhelmingly positive. Each student seemed to identify with something in hook's message. UW-Parkside senior, Jeffrey Raddatz, said, "She makes you reexamine everything you take for granted, something we should all do more often." When the floor was opened for questions, UW-Parkside's President of Black Student Union, Dannie Moore, posed a simple yet challenging question concerning what black males can do to counteract, as hooks phrased it, "thug masculinity" in our culture. Hooks explained that the issue is inextricably rooted in one's childhood, and that changes cannot be made without confronting and exposing these early shapers of attitude. Moore said, "I really liked how she brought it back to childhood." hook's appeal and effectiveness lie in her ability to strike a uniquely personal chord with audience and with reader. Her lecture at UW-Milwaukee attests to this bond. Hook's disarming defiance and incisive analyses made the evening an enjoyable and eye-opening experience. Page 6 The Ranger News February 29, 2004 SPECIAL FROM THE RANGER NEWS DIVERSITY: BLACK HISTORY MONTH History of Black History Month By Aaron D. Zabler Black history has been recognized annually since 1926. It originally began as "Negro History Week" and was recognized each year during the second week of February. This date was chosen because it coincided with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, both of whom had a profound impact in the abolition of slavery. This annual recognition was brought into existence by a man named Dr. Carter G. Woodson. Dr. Woodson was born in 1875, to parents who were former slaves. He was taught to read by his family members, was enrolled in high school at the age of 20, and eventually went on to obtain a Ph.D. from Harvard University. In 1915 Dr. Woodson founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (which was later renamed the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, or ASALH) which promoted the study and education of the black history that was absent from many of the history books at that time. The ASALH still has that goal today, as the mission statement reads, their goal "... is to promote, research, preserve, interpret and disseminate information about Black life, history and culture to the global community." In 1976, as part of the nation's Bicentennial, Negro History Week was expanded and renamed to Black History Month. The month of February is an important month, not only because of Lincoln and Douglass, but because many significant events have taken place during this winter month. For example: February 23, 1868: W. E. B. DuBois, an important civil rights leader and co-founder of the NAACP, was born. February 3, 1870: The 15th Amendment was passed, granting African Americans the right to vote. February 25, 1870: The first African American U.S. senator, Hiram R. Revels, was elected. February 12, 1909: The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was founded in New York City. February 1, 1960: In what would become a civil-rights movement milestone, a group of black Greensboro, N.C., college students.began a sit-in at a segregated Wool worth's lunch counter. February 21, 1965: Malcolm X, the militant leader who promoted Black Nationalism, was shot to death by three Black Muslims. Black History month is not only a reminder of the accomplishments of African Americans, but also the accomplishments of our society and its evolution toward equality. The recognition of this advancement and accomplishment in society is an imperative aspect that will continue to promote the improvement of equal rights in our future. Comin' Together By George Lasley What if the world wasn't brown (black) and yellow (white)? Would we defend our heritage or would we be upset because of the person who we are alike. Would we ever compete (e.g. which race is dominant and which race is the minority)? Where would the beautiful stories in history go? How could those who are oppressed get their confidence? All of my favorite inspirational words would no longer exist, such as xMya Angelous explaining why "the caged bird sings," or "why they are so happy." If such things like this fade away, what would be the writer's existence? No more stories to repeat, those repeated words are the only things that are keeping us (African-Americans) from falling. How would the oppressed ever rise from the bottom to the top or the back of society to the front? It's not all that bad that America is yellow and brown (that's the way it is). We must accept these new colors. We are all different, that is what makes us the same. So the next time a person is similar to you, think of what life would be life without those people.' Learning new styles and cultures enables us to appreciate our own culture, just as well as ourselves. We must be polite and respect each other's background. If these things are not accomplished, no one can point a finger at anyone but him or herself. God sees and hears all things. Before a negative comment comes forth, God has already heard it. Pray and help, instead of hurting. This month must stay with us through the year. It's all about coming together. Racial Peace Not Possible Without Racial Honesty Honesty about structural racism in the United States is necessary before any progress can be made in flattening the economic and social disparities between descendents of enslaved African Americans and the dominant culture. This was a central message in "Slave Reparations: The Land, The Mules, The Money," a guest lecture by Dr. Manning Marable, on Wednesday, Feb. 18, in the Union Cinema. Dr. Marable, Professor of History and founding Director ol the Institute for Research in African American History at Columbia University, was invited to speak at UW-Parkside by the Center for Ethnic Studies. Some 150 students, faculty, staff, and community members attended the lecture followed by a Q&A session and reception. Continued on page 16 The Ranger News The 5,h Annual UW-Parkside Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration February 29, 2004 By Josh Langer SPECIAL FROM THE RANGER NEWS DIVERSITY: BLACK HISTORY MONTH Racine Community Service Award winner Ahmad Qawi said in his acceptance speech, "If we use the right hand to wash the left, and the left to wash the right, then both hands come clean. Simple." More than a hundred people gathered in the Communication Arts Theater on the night of Friday, January 23, to celebrate the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King spearheaded the civil rights movement of the early 1960s, before which Americans of African descent had no legal right to vote. He spoke in major cities across the country, but primarily in the South. He organized and mobilized all of those who would join him in the nonviolent resistance of r acist America. His goal was an integrated society where his "four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character." That was his dream. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated by a white supremacist in 1968. The ceremonies started as Professor James Kinchen of the music department outlined important steps in the growth in the momentum of the early civil rights movement. He first discussed the Brown v. Board of Education case of 1954 that established that the doctrine of "separate but equal" is unconstitutional. Segregated schools were illegal after this important Supreme Court decision. In 1955, Emmett Till's funeral received national attention, especially in the African-American community. The boy from Chicago was abducted and murdered while on vacation in Mississippi, apparently as retribution for saying "Bye, baby," to a white woman in a store. His mother, Mamie Bradley, gave him an open-casket funeral, so "all the world [could] see what they did to my son." This incident was important in that it showed the extent to which racism can affect any African-American, not just those from the South. Dr. Kinchen went on to discuss the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which was eventually successful in desegregating Montgomery's public transportation system. Martin Luther King, Jr. was head of the Montgomery Improvement Association. This was one of the first major civil rights causes he championed. In 1961, civil rights volunteers began sitins at diners and lunch counters that catered only to whites. Freedom Riders exposed the segregation that still existed in bus and train lines destined for the Deep South. The Freedom Riders were organized and mentored by Dr. King. Dr. Kinchen then spoke of the Birmingham Movement of 1963. Nonviolent civil rights protestors, many of them teenagers, were sprayed with fire hoses, bitten by police dogs, and beaten by law enforcement as they protested Birmingham's still segregated schools. During this prolonged violence, four young girls were murdered as they attended Sunday School by white supremacists who detonated a bomb in a Baptist church. Dr. Kinchen concluded his presentation by emphasizing King's line: "There is no use [for a black person] going to a restaurant if he can't afford to sit and have a meal.'" The program also consisted of awards, speeches, and performances. Awards were given out for community service, essay contest winners, and art contest winners. The art contest was for kindergartners through second graders: Kaitlyn Scott, Margaret Harms, and Joshua Choi, respectively. Essay contest winners were third grader Danielle Reynolds, fourth grader Kalyn Wilkinson, fifth grader Paula Minor, middle schoolers Stephanie Alfonzo Davila and Artasia Williams, high school students Carl Buck and Jeremy Chavez, and UWParkside's Nick Pitts. UW-Parkside student Chamika Ellis won a community service award for her extensive volunteer work in after-school mentoring programs. Racine and Kenosha Community Service Award winners Ahmad Qawi and Latrice Harris- Collins continued in their acceptance speeches the theme the little grade-schoolers had started: King's legacy as a call to action. Harris-Collins asked, her voice marked by passionate frustration, 'What are we waiting for? Why are we waiting?" In 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his speech from which the lines, "I Have a Dream," have become so familiar. Martin Luther King Essay Parkside Winner Nick Pitts cited lines from this speech in his essay: "One hundred years later, the Negro lives on a lonely island of poverty in the midst of a vast ocean of interior prosperity. One hundred years later, the Negro is still languishing in the corners of American society, and finds himself an exile in his own land.' Those words still hold true forty years later," Pitts continued. "The condition of our people has not changed." Pitts said, 'We cannot wait, because we are dealing with a life or death situation. The condition of the black man and woman in this country is growing worse with the dawn of every new day." The evening concluded as the Valor Voices of Praise of Zion, Illinois led the audience in song and praise of God and recognition that we are all necessary for the well-being of each other. DR. MANNING MARABLE AUTHOR / EDITOR / HISTORIAN Dr. Manning Marable is one of America's most influential historians and political interpreters of the black experience. Since 1993, Dr. Marable has been Professor of History and Political Science at Columbia University in New York City, where he also serves as the founding Director of the Institute for Research in African American Studies. Born in 1950, Dr. Marable was previously the founding director of Colgate University's Africana and Hispanic Studies Program, from 1983 to 1986. He was Chairman of Black Studies at Ohio State University from 1987 to 1989 and, subsequently, Professor of Ethnic Studies, History and Political Science at the University of Colorado at Boulder, from 1989 to 1993. Dr. Marable has authored and edited nearly twenty books and anthologies. His works include: The Great Wells of Democracy: The Meaning of Race in American Life (2003); editor, Let Nobody Turn Us Around: Voices of Resistance, Reform, and Renewal: An African-American Anthology, with co-editor Leith Mullings (2000); editor, Dispatches from the Ebony Tower: Intellectuals Confront the African American Experience (2000); Black Leadership (1998); Black Liberation in Conservative America (1997); Speaking Truth to Power: Essays on Race, Radicalism and Resistance (1996); Beyond Black and White (1995); The Crisis of Color and Democracy (1992); Race, Reform and Rebellion: The Second Reconstruction in Black America, 1945-2000 (2003); African and Caribbean Politics (1987); W.E.B. Du Bois: Black Radical Democrat (1986); Black American Politics (1985); How Capitalism Underdeveloped Black America (1983) and Blackwater: Historical Studies (1981). Dr. Marable's books and anthologies in progress include Freedom, with co-author Leith Mullings, and Freedom on My Mind: The Columbia Reader of African American History, with associated editors Nishani Frazier and John McMillian. Throughout his teaching career, which began in 1974, Dr. Marable has also written over two hundred scholarly articles in academic journals. In January 1999, Dr. Marable initiated Souls: A Critical Journal of Black Politics, Culture and Society. This quarterly journal examines key theoretical issues within black America, Africa and the Caribbean. Souls is edited by Dr. Continued on page 16 Page 8 The Ranger News February 29, 2004 University Sports Disc Golf Club Seeks few Members... Golf Courses Closed\ But You Still Want to Play? Russell Harris Reporter Recently, The Ranger News had the opportunity to speak w ith the president of UW-Parkside's golf disc club, Rob Talatzko. Talatzko began his term as president at the beginning of the year after serving as vice president. There are currently about twenty members in the disc golf club, and Talatzko said, "Whether it is course upkeep or planning a tournament, we feel that students should be involved. We encourage students to join to have input as to what happens with disc golf here at UW-Parkside. The club is also trying to create a travelling team that would play other universities around the state. It is a great way to meet other people who 4re interested in the sport." When asked if anybody can play here at the university, Talatzko said, "Anyone and everyone is welcome and encouraged to play here. Community members as well as students and faculty are welcome to play." When asked for one word that best describes the disc golf experience, Talatzko said, "Relaxing." If you are like me, you might not know much about the sport or its rules. Disc golf is played like traditional golf, but instead of clubs and golf balls, a disc is used. Disc golf is played with almost all of the same rules as traditional golf, with the biggest difference being that you get penalized for getting your disc caught in the trees. You can play year-round and in any weather. There are amateur and pro tee pads, too. As far as additional equipment is concerned, Talatzko said, "First, one needs a disc, and not a Frisbee. These discs are specialized for maximum speed and rotation. Second, the discs are thrown into a basket that is hung with suspended chains. As for cost, the course here at UW-Parkside is completely free. Many of the courses throughout the United States are free." Records are kept only for tournaments that take place here on campus. Also, if a player gets a hole-in-one (Ace) they get to write their name on the wooden tee posts at the tee pads. Talatzko said, "The leagues are always going. The club has provided leagues and even sponsored a tournament. There is also a Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) that holds tournaments and gives prizes and cash pay outs." If you're interested in joining the disc golf club, go to one of their meetings in Molinaro Hall, D139, on Wednesdays at 12:00 PM. Kung Fu Concepts: The Experience Having no formal training in any fighting or martial arts background, I was feeling a little nervous as I walked into the dance studio. Peng was at the door welcoming and eagerly waiting to see how many students would show up for his class. I say "his class because he conducts the class very professionally and is well prepared. Peng has been teaching and refining his teaching methods for three semesters now. After handing out a syllabus and an insurance waiver, he told us to take off our shoes and socks and form a circle. I was still quite nervous, but Peng gave us a brief overview of lesson one and then walked around to each person for some one-on-one time. In less than five minutes I was defending, attacking, and deflecting. Peng made sure everyone understood what he was teaching and felt comfortable before he moved on. After class I was excited to come back for lesson two and I was delighted I overcame my fear and signed up for Peng's class. The class is free, and Peng recommends you bring a mouth guard and a cup for protection, if you're a female, you only need to bring a mouth guard. There are very few things at UW-Parkside that you can participate in for free, but this has to be one of the best. I strongly urge any students who are interested in saving a life to come by and check out Peng's Kung Fu experience. And who knows, the life you might someday save may be your own. Parkside Women's Basketball Team Third in Conference Written by Michael Lui The Parkside Women's Basketball Team is 13-9 overall, and 10-6 in the conference. They are currently in third place in the GLVC (Great Lakes Valley Conference) which is one of the toughest NCAA Division II conferences in the nation. They have a strong team which is only looking to get better next year when four of their five starters will return. Sammy Kromm, Parkside's junior center, is also closing in on the overall career points record which is held by Laurie Pope. When asked about the record she said, "I'm excited about the record, but not as excited as everyone else around me is." She was more focused on the team improving and making it deep into the postseason. She just wants the team to keep on winning. With the good team record that Parkside is posting this year, they are hoping they will be able to recruit some good talent, and have a great program for years to come. They have already signed Nicole Watzlawick a 6'1" recruit from Hampshire High School in Illinois. The women will not play at home for the remainder of the year finishing up their conference schedule with two important road games. Then they will play in the GLVC tournament in Evansville, which starts March 3. M All-Star Game Exciting Even Without King James Written by Michael Lui The NBA Ail-Star game went down to die final seconds as the Western Conference barely pulled out the victory over the Eastern Conference 136-132. The All- Star weekend was held in L.A., and included all of die normal festivities, including the dunk contest and three point contest on Saturday. The hometown heroes didn't disappoint as the Lakers Kobe Bryant scored 20 points, and Shaquille O'Neal scored 24 points and was the All-Star game's MVP. Kobe did hear some boos from die hometown crowd when he opted to make a lay up instead of a dunk on a breakaway in the third quarter. Lebron James wasn't voted onto the Ail-Star team, much to the dislike of many NBA fans. Lebron is one of the top rookies in the NBA and is starting to assert himself as one of die leagues best players. He was masterful in the Rookie-Sophomore game widi some unbelievable dunks. Tim Duncan ended up sealing the victory for the West with 29 seconds left on a bank shot. He had a typical game with 14 points and 13 rebounds. He isn't a high flyer so he can't amaze the crowd with gravity-defying dunks. I racy McGrady and Vince Carter threw down some of the best dunks of the night. Allen Iverson played a weird role in the game as the NBA's scoring leader so far this season, only had 3 points. Iverson did dish out 11 assists in the game most of them on passes for thunderous dunks. Page 9 The Ranger News HEALTH & By Emily Rasbornik I'm back with more questions. Keep sending them! Even though your question may not make it in this issue there is a good possibility of it making the next. Once again I will put a disclaimer saying that I am simply answering the questions that I receive. FIND #1 I would like to know how I can improve the taste of my sperm. I want to know how diet and exercise can improve the taste. I went to ask Alice from Columbia University, and she said the you or your partner you should do a taste test. Sample some before and after you workout to see if you can taste the difference. Whether or not you alter your diet or exercise patterns, your semen, like your breath and perspiration, has a taste and smell of its own -- so, any modifications you make only have a limited effect. If there is a problem with the taste altogether you should do an experiment on what foods you are eating. If you're eating foods heavy on the garlic and onions, remember they produce strong odors. Try cutting out dairy and see what it's like then. Try eating pineapple and exotic fruits. If you smoke or drink, you may want to limit your intake because it could also leave a funky taste in your partner's mouth. http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu FIND #2 Does having sex in a hot shower or a hot tub kill sperm? Is it safe to have sex in a hot tub? No, having sex in a hot shower, hot tub, or in any kind of watery environment does not protect against pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections. The scrotum, the pouch that contains the testes, maintains the testes at a temperature approximately five degrees less than the rest of the body (about 93.6F). This function is important to fertility because the process of sperm production is heat sensitive. In hot temperatures, the muscles in the scrotum relax, and the testes move away from the heat of the body. Conversely, in cold temperatures, the muscles of the scrotum contract so that the testes can maintain their five-degree temperature difference. The increase in the temperature caused by sitting in a hot tub can indeed interfere with normal sperm production, but not enough to be considered an effective form of birth control. Men with fertility problems are usually told to avoid hot tubs and saunas. For men with normal fertility, using a condom or another form of birth control is better than not using any protection at all. http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu Send me your Health & Body related questions! Emily Rasbornik: real757@yahoo.com DIALOGUE VS. DEBATE WITH RQSEAHNE MAS9K LEADERSHI P SERI E S This workshop will focus on dialogue versus debate, using the Diversity Circles model to demonstrate the difference between the two. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in a dialogue and discuss the advantages of the process. Donate your life-saving plasma & receive $20 TODAY* or $50 This Week!* Friday. March 5th @ Noon • Union 106 Sponsored by Student Activities Tie University of Wscowin- Patteide onxiin imkts (orgHfons wWi otcMT WjSigHF Pte»e contact the fwhide Student Center fot jssatance, (242) 595-2M5. V http://oldweb.uwp.edu/admln/unlon/actlvitles.html ZLB Plasma Services 1601 Washington Avenue, Suite 200 Racine, WI 53403 989-752-7373 • www.zlb.com *Fees and donation time may vary. *New donors only. Page 10 The Ranger News February 29, 2004 Music & Movies Desert Island CD: Diversity If you were stuck on a desert island, what is the one CD you would want to have? By Aaron Zabler It is impossible for me to pick only one CD to have on a desert island-should I ever have the obscure chance to be stranded on an island and be allowed the opportunity to pick which CD I would like to keep with me. This is because I hold myself to a certain code and try to apply it to every aspect of my life. Music is one area where it is fervently practiced. This "code" simply takes the idea behind paintings by Claude Monet—that the diversity of the color creates a whole and that whole is the painting you perceive. Its analogous implications are infinite but quite simply it means that I am willing to try almost anything and that for happiness to exist it is imperative that I institute diversity within my life—and thereby, attempt to make it whole. Therefore, due to my necessity for diversity, I would need to construct a compilation CD, something like this. Track 1 Better off Alone by Alice Deejay (to get the party started on an ironic note) Track 2 Remember to Breath by Dashboard Confessional Track 3 Faint by Linkin Park Track 4 Serenade for Strings in C major op. 48 by Peter I. Tschaikowsky Track 5 In the Mood by The Glenn Miller Orchestra Track 6 Open Road Song by Eve6 Track 7 Fast as You by Dwight Yokem Track 8 Can't Cry Hard Enough by The Williams Brothers Track 9 You Always Hurt the One You Love by The Mills Brothers Track 10 Here's to the Night by Eve6 Track 11 California Love by 2Pac Track 12 (Sic) by Slipknot (for those bad days on the island) Track 13 Pre-Ex-Girlfriend by Five Iron Frenzy Track 14 Final Slow Dance by MxPx I think this divergence of color would create a sufficiently whole, Desert Island CD. Album Review: Emery The Weak's End By: George "DRU" Drury Emery's debut on Tooth & Nail records treads ground familiar to many bands on the record store racks. It is essentially another screamo album, but where many of the bands content attempting to emulate bands such as Thursday and Thrice, it is evident that Emery has the potential to surpass those bands. With the quiet/loud dynamic working throughout many of the songs on the album, you can hear that the members of the band are skilled musicians. Emery takes the screamo sound and builds on it with keyboards and the singing ability of three vocalists. Though there are screamed vocals present in many of the tracks, they aren't consistently the focus, instead the screams are relegated to the background, and in the foreground, dual vocals intertwine melodically. Though the opening track "Walls" is perhaps the strongest on the album showcasing many of the band's skills, the keyboard and vocals opening of "Fractions" hints at the emotion the band is capable of conveying. Despite the fact that the album falls into the trappings of the genre, it should not be dismissed as another copycat release because, on a close listening, there is a beauty that is yearning to get out. Overall, it's an album capable of fulfilling the listener's emo and screamo desires. Sometimes we don't always know what to expect when unwrapping gifts. Come and see how the Peer Heaith Educators are prepared for whatever the package may contain. This program will touch on making healthy choices over spring break from alcohol and drug issues to healthy relationships and safe sex. Wednesday, March 10 • 4pm • Union 106 Presented by Peer Health Educators Sponsored by Student Activities The University of Wisconsin- Parfcside provide services for patrons with special needs. Please contact the Parkside Student Center for assistance, (262] 595-2345. http://oldweb.uwp.edu/admin/union/activitles.html Page 11 The Ranger News February 29, 2004 A Candid Interview with Poison The Well By: Katie Dylewski After forming in Florida in *97, the ambitious boys of Poison The Well (PTW) e-mailed their way into tours and shows with bands including Thursday, Saves The Day, and Hatebreed — and all at the collective age of 17. Six years and three albums later, they're headlining a national tour with Thrice, The Bled, Murder By Death, and The Kinison. After closing the February 13th show in Milwaukee, guitarists Ryan Hornbrook and Derek Miller sat down with me to talk about PTW and their thoughts on many different topics, including their views on dmgs and the validity of people who use them to create music. KD: Thoughts on drugs? DM: As in? RH: Like hard drugs? KD: As in, I'm not saying, "Oh, what kind of drugs do you use? " But... RH: (laughs) Doing a line of coke off girl's boobs. Totally. KD: Is an artist less credible if they can only create when under the influence of something? DM: There's nobody that can say somebody's art is cheaper because... no, that's bullsh*t. KD: You think? DM: I really do. Like somebody says, well I know, actually Brad an I had this big argument - RH: It was actually you, me, Brad and Steve. DM: And it was just that, I mean, if you're strung out on heroin and you write a great song, and someone says, "oh, that wasn't you, that was the heroin talking"; that's bullsh*t. Moods are dictated by chemicals in your brain anyway. What matters is that you meant it. I drink cheap wine and cheap beer, and — you know, every few months I'll smoke a little bit of weed. That's the most I ever do, and that's the most I've ever done. I think it's just too careless and risky to mess around with other dmgs. I'm not really into not being in control of what I'm doing. I get dmnk and do stupid things, but I'm aware. RH: Think, in a lifetime, how many stupid things people do sober. DM: Yea exactly. I think it's about an equal ratio. KD: Okay, so if I can tap into my creativity, with no drug enhancement, and write a great song, and Mr. Guy needs heroin to do the same thing, how could you possibly respect us equally? DM: I really don't agree. The Flaming Lips, for example. Those guys take a lot of acid, and they're not shy about it - one of their records is called "Acid". They call themselves "acid-rock", and if you listen to it, you can imagine what LSD must feel like. If you were on it, it would probably be really intense to listen to. But they're still good; [the music] still works for people like me who don't take [acid], I think it's none of our business, because the bottom line, for me, which I rarely think this: Ideally, I'd like to listen to a record, and know nothing about the band. Their name, what they look like, what dmgs they do, what their morals are - Put on a record completely blinded. When you take all these things into account, all of a sudden you're judging them. RH: I don't know. It's like, kinda funny, in today's looser moral concept— at le ast in America, like, how it matters so much more now what dmgs people do. No one cared that Charlie Parker was f*ckin' doing heroin, and wasted, and beating the crap out of his wife in 1947. No one gave a crap. All they knew is that Charlie Parker put out awesome records. DM: Or Phil Spector. RH: Yeah, exactly. Phil Spector beat the crap out of Ronnie Spector. RH: Even in the socially conscious dichotomy of punk rock, I don't hear anyone complaining about the Ramones' record, "Road To Ruin", which he pretty much produced and co-wrote. I don't think it matters. Like, who am I to judge anybody for what they choose to do with their personal body. I mean, the heroin didn t write the song. KD: I mean, yeah. It did come from them. But as far as judging, we all do it whether we want to or not. And yeah, I '11 still listen to their music, but I won't be as impressed. I mean, it's almost impossible to not let knowledge of someone's background affect your opinion of their art, or music, or anything. DM: No. I mean, I see why you think that way. I mean, yeah, my opinions on this bounce back from time to time. Like, I've had bad experiences with bands I really liked, and I'm like "Am I going to let that affect the way I hear their songs?" Sometimes yes; sometimes no. RH: When it's like, you care about music and abuse substances occasionally, fine. Then it turns to, yeah; you care about substances and abuse music occasionally. That's the line for me. When what you're doing is less important than getting f*cked-up, then I lose respect for you. As opposed to, care about what you're doing so much, that whatever you do extracurricularly definitely takes a backseat to what you do. It's definitely a different thing, because eveiyone music or non-music: 99.9% of America's population, yeah, they get dmnk on the weekends. Yeah, they do sh*t they're ashamed of, sober or dmnk. But for me, the line is drawn when being an addict is more important than being- an artist. More interviews coming soon! Including The Darkness & Rory Phillips of Slowreader. Any questions or for the full PTW interview - e-mail Katie Dylewski: flickadaisy@yahoo.com. Book Review - Revolution on siyiM £±£H rs,i -«&4 su • - »•- n* " up from their website hitp: www.adastrabooks.com or at participating Hot Topic retailers. Page 12 The Ranger News February 29, 2004 Movie Review: 21 Grams By Jim Burzelic This movie is not about drugsY. es, someone in it has a drug addiction but that isn't the focus of the film. What the title refers to is the amount of weight that the human body loses at the moment of death. The tagline for the film, "How much does life weigh?", is the underlying question throughout as three lives intertwine, culminating in a sacrifice to ultimately save everyone involved. In a non-linear narrative directed by Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, we learn about Paul Rivers (Sean Penn) a mathematician with a critical heart condition, Christina Peck (Naomi Watts) an ex-drug addict who has found new purpose in her family, and Jack Jordan an ex-con who is now on the straight and narrow with Jesus. Their lives come together in a tragic accident and fly out of control until they force themselves together once again. All three actors give amazing performances of bitter illness, religious conviction, and heart-breaking loss. This alone is worth the admission. The direction is also well done with individual scenes working as small stories on their own. The story is compellingly told as these three unrelated people come together under the tenible circumstances of a car accident. The transitions between scenes however trip up the momentum of the film by being shown out of sequence. More time is spent trying to figure out when the action is happening and how the scenes relate to each other than should be keeping the audience from connecting to them as quickly. The voice-over narration, while delivered well, is somewhat cheesy, hitting the viewers over the head with the message where it isn't necessarily warranted. Overall, 21 Grams is an excellent movie with only a couple imperfections and worthy of the accolades it is given. COMING: Comedian Extraordinare Sponsored by Parkside Activities Board Top Albums ; Issue Date: February 28, 2004 1. Norah Jones, Feels Like Home 2. Xaiiye West, The College Dropout 3. Kenny Chesney, When the Sun Goes Down 4. OutKasl, SpeakerboxxxxlThe Love Below 5. Josh Groban, Closer : |3 I, |prry Only You 7. Evnesceace, Fallen 8. Twista, Kamikaze 9. incubus, A Crow Left Of The Murder 10. Various Artists, 2004 Grammy ;; Nominees 11. Sheryl Crow, The Very Best of Sheryl Crow 12. Beyosee, Dangerously In Love http://wwwMillbmrd.ca0hb/charfs Weekend Box Office February 20-22, 2004 L 50 First Dates, ,.$21,(XX),000 2. Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen.. ;$9,217,000 3. Miracle...$8,(XX),000 4. Welcome to Moose port... $7,000,000 5. Eurotrip.. I$6,600,000 6. Barbershop 2: Back in Business... $6,300,000 7. Mystic River. ..$3,120,000: 8. Against the Ropes... $3, (XX), 000 9. The Butterfly Effect... $2,875,000 10. The Lord of the Rings: I - King... $2,800,000 . : i . ' : Served... $2,700,000 12. Monster . 32 Stt ( wwwanovies.xahov.com Tuesday, March 9th 8 pm, Union Square The Ranger News February 29, 2004 Revenge of the Black Mamba: An Allegory Written By Bill J. Turner Edited By Tess Tobon Chapter II of VI This entire thought process took a split second. Meanwhile, the Mamba had given up on the rabbit and changed course, now focused completely on the bicycle. As attack was imminent, the student had the feeling that he was free-falling. The feeling was one of being swept away by a large wave, or by the wind in a hurricane. Swept away, but not for long, because the monster was on him in a nanosecond. As the Black Mamba raised its head and the forward quarter of its body to strike, Malcolm inadvertently stopped peddling, causing the bike to reduce speed sufficiently, causing the snake to miss its target (his leg), and strike instead the spokes of the front wheel, directly behind the front fork. This was not a prescient moment; he had 110 foresight of this happening. He had inexplicably slowed and caused the miscalculation of the strike. The snake's head, with its teeth engaging the spokes, was caught hard up against the fork holding the front wheel. When he realized what had happened, he knew that he had a chance, a fighting chance, to win this battle. Epinephrine surged through his body now, as the adrenal gland secreted the hormone affecting circulation and increasing muscular strength by an unknown factor. The exhilaration he felt at this time, he knew must be similar to that felt by warriors from time immemorial. However, at this time, at this place, on this bike path, he was ready. He felt his strength and energy as never before. His brain was processing information and delivering instructions to all of his bodily functions with the speed of the fastest computer. He needed this influx of energy and strength from the inboard computer encased within his skull. As he dismounted, he continued to push the bike forward, keeping the pressure on the snake's head, thereby trapping it against the fork. He quickly slipped out of his backpack and eased the zipper open, took a quick look at the head of the Mamba to make sure it was still trapped against the fork, thrashing violently, attempting to escape. Now7 he readied the pack for its soon to be deadly package. The idea now was to place the snake in the cargo hold of the pack in the most effective, efficient, and least dangerous manner. Head first or tail first? Should he grasp the head, which is strong and has sharp teeth and all that venom; or does he try for the tail, which would be difficult to control as he reaches the mid-section of the body, where the Mamba's greatest strength resides. Malcolm laughed as he enjoyed a flashback to junior high days, when searching the crags and crevices in those low mountains in Arkansas, just east of Fort Smith. Oh yes, and those huge Eastern Diamondback Rattle snakes in the palmettos of southwestern Florida, where he and his brother had located a large one, almost six feet in length. His brother had the forked stick firmly in place, directly behind the head. He had chopped the head off with a hatchet; a juvenile act. It had taken two hard strokes to sever the head from the body. The memory of that outing almost made him sick. We do not kill animals, even reptiles. This is a six-part, serialized short story. Stay tuned throughout the semester for the continuation Revenge of the Black Mamba: An Allegory. The Horoscopes - Celebrate Black History Month! As a contribution to the celebration of Black History Month, I've replaced the usual predictions of your futures with the names of African- American Male Celebrities. Aquarius Snoop Libra- Martin Dogg. Can't get cooler Lawrence as "Sha Naythan Snoop Dogg. Nay". You wear too Al much hot pirik tod Scorpio- Tracy' b°thCT y°Ur nei8hbors- Morgan from Saturday Night Live. You too Af ieS- George can sing about boogers Foreman. Hey! You can and poop with Britney fight and cook low-fat Spears. hamburgers. Jimi Taurus-James Brown. Hendrix. You're the You're going through epitome of cool. Good rough times, my friend. Job. '%J\ ^ ^ -L:: Sagittarius- Gary Coleman, hehe. Gemini-1 Dave Chapelle. If you ever end up getting a TV show, I'll still think your HBO special is waaay better. I Capricorn- Montel Williams. If you ever end up getting a TV show, I probably will wonder why. Pisces- Shaquelle O'Neil. You will have a long career starring in commercials with Looney Tunes characters. Virgo- Quedus from MTV's TRL. You're just too cool for school. Leo- Andre 3000 from OutKast. You are pure genius and look great in bright green clothing. The Ranger News February 29, 2004 By Emily Rasbornik The very holiday I was trying to forget was in my face as I watched my roommate's face light up as her boyfriend entered my apartment. I was trying to make this day like any other normal day, but how could I? The neighbor came over and dropped off flowers for the single girls, claiming "Every woman should have a flower on Valentine's Day." What a thoughtful gesture, but what was weird, was that he took the flower from his girlfriends bouquet. Comic relief began playing a huge part in my V-Day night. Valentine's Day seems to be a made up holiday for hallmark to make more money. But every year wc all buy into the feeling behind it. You always hear the singles complain about this day; the anti-Valentine's parties people throw, which are just to meet the opposite sex so they don't feel bad, hearing girls say that they don't need men, and guys using this holiday to get laid. I found myself feeling really odd, it was a weird feeling. I slept in late, worked out, and cleaned my apartment. I thought if I stayed busy, the odd feeling would leave my soul. I was reflecting on my past relationships. Remembering the good times brought a smile to my face. But I hit reality when I started to wonder about my most recent EX. I started to wonder what he would be doing, and then I wondered who he would be doing. What a sick thought. I ordered pizza and did a little homework before we started to watch bull riding for the first time. I h ave never been to a rodeo before, so I was shocked to see a man ride a bull...I guess men really do know how to work their hips! But I did notice these bull fanatics can only ride for like ten seconds. Typical male. Then I went and turned on Queens of Comedy. This was funnier than getting a flower from another girls bouquet. It brought continuous laughter and was the only thing that helped me forget that it was Valentine's Day. Next time you are alone on Valentine's Day remember that no one really knows the origin of the day, large amount of chocolates make you fat, you didn't have to spend any money, and bull riding is where it's at. It's nice to know that someone cares about you, but I would rather know that more than one day a year. We love feedback! E-mail Emily Rasbornik at real757@yahoo.com or Henry Gaskins at uw_paperboy@yahoo.com. The Art of the Heart By Henry Gaskins Happy belated Valentine's Day to all readers of Exposing the Sexes. The "heart holiday" has come and gone, and for the first time in years, I silently observed the day as a single man. Pior to lately, I had been pondering the idea of soul mates. All thoughts were put on hold when I found out it was February, because I didn't want to meet someone knowing Valentine's Day was right around the corner, and then struggle to find out what the perfect Valentine's gift might be for someone I've known less than 15 days. I think Valentine's Day is an opportunity to take a relationship to a higher level, whether it's by reaching third base, saying "I love you," or even offering a lifetime of marriagc. And if I were to meet a person within the aforementioned timeframe, I would probably not be ready to get very serious, unless it is someone I have studied and know really well, such as Nelly Furtado. For me, being single throughout those two weeks wasn't easy. The couples I know seemed to be genuinely closer, and I saw heart balloons, roses for sale, and red Hershey's Kisses every time I turned around. Generally, I can handle all that, because the "soul mate search" isn't a top priority of mine. But as Jimi Hendrix said, "Loneliness is such a drag," and I could definitely identify with that for those two weeks. That whole time, I tried to keep in mind there are more important aspects of life that I want to aim for. I try to make my priorities as follows: academics number one, job number two, enjoyment of life number three, and as long as I stay busy with these things, the search for a soul mate is usually on the backburner. But for every moment I am happy being single, there is a half of a moment of emptiness, which doesn't bother me too much, because I generally feel like it is within myself to stay strong, heading in the direction I want my life to go with minimal distraction. I'm not a guy who thinks February 14 is just a Hallmark Holiday, though. It is a noteworthy day, because it gives couples the extra opportunity to express how they feel about each other. And I can't really say that's a bad thing or act bitter just because I'm single. Although, I have noticed plenty of single people cursing Valentine's Day and acting bitter, including myself, which I believe is due to the subjective nature that lies within humanity. When I think about it, I appreciate what it is worth, single or not. I even wore a red sweater that day to show my encouragement to all those people seeking white picket-fence land, but I definitely consider myself more of a "blues" kind of' guy. Page 15 The Ranger News February 29, 2004 R • "Cancmi." WI Dells." "Florida." James King, 19, Kcllv Stunkanl, Zach Schoenky, 18, Monte Hibbler, 19, Tina, 20 something. Freshman, Political 18, Freshman, Freshman, Business Sophomore. Art Senior, Sociology, Science major. Undecided major major CJswmajoi. J Biology minor. We went to the Dorms and asked... Where are you Going on Spring Break? - . u pet SurUn ^ 8:30 P.M. Get Your Tickets Now This Show Will Sell Out Just Like The Last Ope! Dance Party, V.I.P. Night Thursday " : College Special, Karaoke Frjday Dance Party, Fryday Fishfry Sunday Colege Special, Karoke Dance Party Wednesday.. Thurs. & Sun. 7pm-10pm Skcrtr Specials! •tu>e.Ws! FABULOUS FRIDAY VIP DANCE PARTY pviz£*'- College fc Military Specials FREE PIZZA Great Drink & Shot Specials! (Must show Student ID/Military ID & Drivers License For Specials) Back By Popular Demand BUSINESS AFTER 4:00!! FREE Hor d'oeuvres 4pm - 6pm Every Friday. Fryday Fish Fry - Features 4 Different Kinds of Fish!! Page 16 The Ranger News February 29, 2004 Continued from page 6 Speaking the truth about our country's history of racist slavery is far more important than material reparation, according to Marable. "Reparation is not fundamentally about the money," he said. Marable used the analogy of a rape victim who doesn't sue a rapist for monetary compensation, but for the truth to be known. Similarly, Holocaust victims sought the same from their Nazi persecutors, as did Japanese Americans who were interned in U.S. concentration camps during World War II. What is needed is an honest discussion, however painful it may be, that the U.S. was built on chattel slavery. He listed the White house, the U.S. Capitol Building, the Washington Monument, Wall Street, and such Ivy League universities as Brown and Yale as being partially built and financed by the sweat and blood of enslaved African Americans. How does acknowledging the foundations of our country's history change how we live today? When we acknowledge our shared history of racism, we then have a moral responsibility to redress the crimes of the past, Marable said. Continued from page 7 Marable and managing editor Chervil Y. Greene, is published jointly by the Institute for Research in African-American Studies at Columbia University and Taylor and Francis publishers, and distributed nationally and internationally. In 2001, Dr. Marable initiated the "Malcolm X Project" at Columbia University. The research project includes the development of a Malcolm X e-course, combining several Malcolm X biographies edited by Marable, as well as Alex Haley's The Autobiography of Malcolm X. In 2002, Dr. Marable launched the "Africana Criminal Justice Project," with finding from the Open Society Institute (Soros Foundation). The project encourages the development of civic capacity building and leadership training among former prisoners, and proposes fundamental legal reforms within the criminal justice system and the prison industrial complex. Dr. Marable is perhaps the most widely read intellectual within the African American community. Since 1976, he has written Along the Color Line, a syndicated political affairs series that regularly appears in over four hundred black-owned and black-oriented mass publications throughout the United States, as well as in Canada, the United Kingdom, the Caribbean, and India. Marable also recently published The Great Wells of Democracy, a book which lays out his thesis on racial history and politics and proposes strategies for a more inclusive democracy. Dr. Marable is featured frequently in national and international media as an expert on the history and politics of race in the Lnited States. He regularly appears on media programs such as CNN's Talk-Back Live, C-SPAN, the NBC Today show, ABC Weekend News, Fox Network News, the Charlie Rose show, BBC television and radio, Japanese television, National Public Radio, and the Pacifica Radio Network. He donates much of his time to fundraising and speaking on behalf of prisoners' rights, civil rights, labor, faith-based institutions, and manysocial justice organizations. Dr. Marable also lectures annually in Sing Sing Prison, Ossining, NY, in the M.A. program for prisoners. CO-CURRICULAR TRANSCRIPT The Student Activities Office maintains the Co-Cirricular Transcript. This transcript enables you to: • validate your co-currieular activities • complement your academic transcript ,, » document and chart career path experiences How Do I Get Started? It's easy to start a Co-Currieular Transcript! Stop by the Student Activities Office or online at www.uwp.edu, Keyword: Student Activities, for a form. Complete this form and submit it at the Activities Office. Questions? Contact Student Activities, 595-2278, or stop by die office, Uhion 209. Sponsored by Student Activities The Unhreruty of WtKomin- Parfoide provide, .ervtees for pMrotw wfth fecial nee*. Mea»e contact the Partoide Student Center for assistance, CH2) SS5-2345. ) http://oldweb.uwp.edu/adrnln/union/aCtivities.html TOPICS INCLUDE: Diversity: Race and Class in America 4^ ' M § 1 Black leadership and the Race and Globalization: Empowering People in a Multicultural Woridt Celebrating Black History: Martin Luther King, Jr. and Ma l c o l m Mr l " f ' p • Becca's Cafe "The Best Co ffee Around" Coffee, Tea. Lemonade, Soup, Wraps & Deli and Breakfast Sandwiches Becca's Weekday Special 1/2. Sandwich Cup of H amemade Soup & a D rink Only $5.00 Eat-In or Carry-Out Open everyday at 7am Place your order in advance. 262-694-7160 Conveniently located between Pershing Ehd and 39* Ave f In f rout o f B re wma its r} Becca's Frequency Drink Card Buy 9 Specialty Drinks and the 10* one is on Becca. S pscialty Drinks includs: C appu cc inos^ Lattss_, Mochas...any drink mads with ssprssso. Frequency Card doss not apply to $1 oft drink specials; Monday- Largs C appuccin o Tuesday- Largs Cats Mocha W ednssday - La rg e K cnochino Thursday - Largs latfcs Friday- Largs MystsryS pecial Visit us in front of B rewmaster o r call 262-694-7160 FREE Page 17 The Ranger News February 29, 2004 Straight But Not Narrow By: August-Marie Wagner-Richardson W hen the Black Student Union (BSU) became aware of the vandalizing of here decorated window which advertised their sponsored film "Mississippi Burning," the entire organization came together, inviting faculty members and students of all ethnic and racial backgrounds to march with them from the Union to Main Place in protest against the ignorant act. Even a TV News crew was notified and came out to cover the event, which made front page of the local newspapers the next day! Why is it then, that when the invitational fliers of Rainbow Alliance were both vandalized and torn down on various campus grounds, including classrooms and hallways mainly in the CART building, none of the members lifted a finger to protest against this horrific form of harassment? Carol Vopat, an English Professor, requested some of the vandalized fliers so that she could place them on supporting faculty office doors, to "promote open-mindedness." The organization itself has passively opted to reprint the fliers and "post them high enough where they can not be easily torn down." First of all, Rainbow Alliance should NOT have to go out of their way to prevent, their legally posted materials from being vandalized. They have the right to post fliers and other materials just as any other student organization. Secondly, prejudice does not only affect those of minority racial groups. Ignorance knows no creed, ethnicity, race, or sexual preference. This is harassment against an organization that offers a safe haven to LGBT's and their allies. I am appalled that this crime is being taken so lightly. As a supporter of Rainbow Alliance, I challenge its members and other openminded individuals to stand up and NOT allow your rights as students and humans to be trampled upon. Demand the respect that you deserve! Editor's Note: In an effort to support Rainbow Alliance, The Ranger News has inserted a free advertisement for the organization on page five. Returned Purse: a Symbol of Hope By Victoria Schuebel As of Friday, January 23,1 had made my complete metamorphosis into a cynical drone of society. Through numbing experiences and articles that prove things like, "love is not an emotion, but a chemical release of dopamine in the brain," I figured there is no purpose in life except to procreate. Usually I am a deep thinker and whimsical dreamer, . but I was now drowning in a bland rationality of acceptance. Just when I decided all was lost, something wonderful happened to twist my mind back into a positive direction. I lost my purse the following Saturday night, with money, gift cards, and bank statements in it. I was very upset, but Monday morning I got call at 8 a.m. A lady reported someone turned in my purse, so I went down to receive it, and to my amazement nothing was missing. The lady did not take the young man's name so I have no other way to thank him, other than to write this article and hope he sees it. The point I am trying to get to is one that an entire academic course questions at UW-Parkside. In philosophy of religion, a person is to question ethics, and while there are many presumed ways to fight evil, religion and ethics may have nothing to do with it. I'll take my new cynical, "take things as they are" approach here; for whatever made this young man return the purse non-invaded, it matters not. What matters here is that he did a joyous thing, by inspiring me with a new hope for our human lives. This solution may not be the way to take on all situations (for example murder) but I 11 figure that out later. Finally I hope this corny true tale will inspire drowsy, paranoid hermits, and soon to become grumpy old men and woman. I hope that we can see now that even if there is no purpose here, and no eternity with flowing beer and palm trees, that we can inspire each other, we can make this time here as joyful as possible-to ourselves and others. Union Expansion? B • 1 • : VJS:X)A : s? . v U V.' I'd like to address a topic concerning ail my fellow students. There are voices S]>eaking on the behalf of those who pay tuition. These voices are casting votes that mill make drastic changes to our current system. The student body isn't even presented with the option of obtaining proper knowledge regarding these legislative decisions. The student government has promised and has even claimed to speak for and represent the student body at UW-Parkside. If they have lived up to their word, then I must proceed by asking my fellow students a few crucial questions. Whate xactly is your hard-e arned money being used t or? Shouldn't your student government keep you thoroughly informed about issues of this nature? If they won't take the initiative, then 1 feel it is my duty to step forward and shed light in corners where cowards such as these exchange wh ; m and claim them as voices of the stu dent body. Ihe student government claims if expansion we will attract more student : is false because we're deterring Students instability in finances tied to the universos school is suitable and currently attractive And further, the expansion will devon. p parking lot and visitor parking. Wc can 't 'Ihe student government also claims that :: employment on campus. Employment wil; trivial percentage. Hey also make the claim tig sion would allow them to build a resident e ha 11.1 bese positives at first glance appear to be promising. But, if you think logically, this is incredibly deceiving. A residence hall would take approximately seven years to build, and that is after the Union is expanded. Also, during the time betw een the two construction periods of a hall and expansion, we are looking at an under -utilized facility. The opportunity costs regarding tins seem to be phenomenal and not very beneficial to till the students on this campus. f-y |B18 , <gjp m ~ ''ls J Also, I'm fully aware that most students don't know drat their tuition is raised because of the J union expansion. Furthermore, students should know that fi order to pay for the deficit this state is in. This resulted m | the state taking $27 miHonfrom this fund. Meaning feat the ah a union vhool '' ,vmg :/c of our -1 siujpil ;' k- Union - flosses. :> crease the . -ed only a Ms expanmonev will be given to students for financial aid. So, you are lookup at tuition going up two-fold with less money being dispersed into die hands of the students. I | How that you are informed, I #oi)jd hope that you stand up aid demand your voiced be heard. Representation is vital, but must not be taken for granted by your own peers. This issue will have an incredible effect on all of us. Student government makes claims but defies logic, reason, and reality. It's time to demand more not less! Page 18 The Ranger News February 29, 2004 Spring Break #1 Spring Break Vacations! Cancun, Jamaica, Acapulco, Bahamas, Florida. Best Prices! Book Now! 1-800-234-7007 www. endl ess summ ertours. com Spring Break 2004. Travel with STS, America's #1 student tour operator to Jamaica, Cancun, Acapulco, Bahamas, and Florida. Now Hiring on-campus reps. Call for group discounts. Information/Reservations 1-800-648-4849 or www. ststravel. com Spring Break 2004 It's here...book now!!! Lowest Prices Hottest Parties Free Trips Group Discounts #1 Airlines What more can you ask for!!! 17 years of experience! !! www.sunsplash.com 1-800-426-6347 SPRING BREAK 2004! Travel with Beach Life Vacations! America's Best Student Tour Operator! Jamaica, Cancun, Acapulco, Bahamas, Florida. Sell Trips. Earn Cash, Travel Free! Hurry — Book Now! Call 1-800-733-6347 www.beachlifevacations.com Services "Alpha Center — Qu estions about abortion? Make an informed choice. Call Alpha Center (262) 637-8323 For Sale 1998 Dodge Intrepid. Excellent condition, reliable as hell, and only 80,000 miles! Call Elton, (262) 488-1922 1991 Honda Prelude, red, $2,500. Call Dana, 262-770-2231 Things*!. Do @ til6 February . ,, February is Black History Month; numerous events are planned. Feb. 27, 28: Parkside Theater: "Metamorphosis" by Mary Zimmerman, Feb.P29-Marne2^hUW-Parkside High School Art Invitational Exhibit, Com. Arts Gallery March Mar. 1: Shanghai Circus. 7:30 p.m.. Com Arts 1 heater . Mar.6 at 4 p.m., Wegner Mar. 4-6: Parkside Theater: "Metamorphosis. Mar. 4 at 10 a.m.. Mar. - t Theater Mar. 4-7: Foreign Film: Talk To Her, Union Cinema Theater Mar. 9: PAB present Chris "Boom Boom" Johnson, 8p.m., Union Square Mar. 13: Chili Cook-off, noon. Main Place Mar. 15-19: SPRING BREAK! All information collected from well-designed hallway poster Page 19 The Ranger News 2-1-04 2-4-04 2-5-04 2-2-04 2-5-04 Wall Sad story. umon/wj®e. v.49 p.m. A student reported that someone had accessed her Ranger One Account People need to start watch 'n out CART Parking Lot. 10:04 am. Two vehicles collided in the CART parking lot. No injuries. am. Officers responded to a noise 2-4-04 Change your password. L|- am. Astudetg reported to the Police Department that someone may have tampered with her 2-7-04 :/ 1. e-matl account. - . That Lazy? Handicap Parking Violation. 10:21 am. Officers ;ire investigating a handicap parking permit violation. Sounds like they were : • : : • ' A Professor reported to the Police Department that there were book solicitors in CA. or what? 10:55 p.m. A student reported damage to her vehicle by 2-8-04 another vehicle. That pisses me off... cause you know we pay for that. 11:33 p.m..Officers 2-8-04 were dispatched toMOLN re: broken bathroom mirrors and other damaged property. Two times in one night? 2-10-04 Ouch! Outer Loop Road. 1:32 ain.Citations were issued for underage drinking first offense and underage aasopd offense; y complaint. Citations were issued for underage drinking. 2-6-04 Stop the violence. Housing Parking Lot 6:25 am. A vehicle was 2-J 0-04 vandalized while in the parking lot. 2-6-04 Lead Foot, era E/CTH JR. 10:34 p.m.. A citation was issued to a driver for traveling 60mph in a 2~J] "04 i 45mph zone. Shame Shame Shame. CTH E. 11:30 p.m.. A citation was issued to a driver for Operating a 2-12-04 vehicle with a suspended driver's license. 2-8-04 Lucky Kids with a good hiding spot? Ranger Hall. 22:27 am. Officers were dispatched for a report of underage drinking. No 2-13-04 evidence found. 2-8-04 That crowded? University Apartments. 10:30 p.m.. A citation was issued to a driver for driving on 2-13-04 the sidewalk. Hope they learned this time. Wood Road. 11:17 am. A citation was issued to a student for parking in the metered Visitor's ix>t. Vehicle was towed due to being a chronic violator. ; \ !»•• • • <5. • - .LA <jj§ , isCl RolTn . CTH G. 7:53 pm. A citation was issued to a driver for failure to stop/improper stop at a stop sign. So sad...too had. Ranger Hall. 10:40 p.m.. Citations were issued to students for Underage drinking and j Giving alcohol to underage person. J Wow they're crack'n down. Wood Road. 9:40 am. A citation was issued to a student for parking in the metered Visitor's 1 ot. Vehicle-was lowed due to being a chronic violator. Roll'n. Outer Loop Rd Wood Rd. 4:49 pm.. A citation was issued to a driver lor failure to stop/improper stop at a stop 2-6-04 if your underage be Quiet University Apartments. 2:31 Seriously stop the violence. Wood Road. 2:10 am. A vehicle was damaged by unknown 2-$3- persons without consent. Prank Yankers. Outer Loop W Road. 12:46 am. A student reported receiving several harassing phone C calls. In that big of a hurry? Wood Rd/Inner Loop Rd. 10:24 am.A citation was issued to a driver for passing in a no-passing zone. 2-10-04 Go speed racer Go! Outer Loop Rd/CTH G. 10:53 am. A citation was issued to a driver for 2-15-04 2-16-04 That scared you've tO tVn? Tallent Hall Parking Lot I i :20 p.m.. Officers responded to a report of a hit and run. Druggies still making their mark. MOLN. i i:48p.m.. Citations were issued for possession or use of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia Klepto still on the loose. WYLL. 7:54 p.m.. It was reported {§ to the Police Department that money was removed from an unlocked desk withou t permission. A CD player was also taken. Damn Klepto. outer Loop Road. 12:39 am. A student reported mosey missing without permission. ARE YOU PLANNING TO GRADUATE THIS MAY OR AUGUST? If you are planning to graduate in May or August, make sure you are eligible to attend Commencement activities. Apply for your degree summary/application to graduate in the Student Records office. The deadline for filing is Friday, March 5, 2004 All eligible students who have applied by this deadline will receive Commencement ceremony and Senior Send-Off Day information by the end of March. The university will conduct two Commencement ceremonies for May and August graduates on May 16, 2004 in the AJ DeSimone Gymnasium of the Sports and Activities Center. All Bachelor of Science and Masters degrees will be conferred at the 10 a.m. Commencement Ceremony for the following majors: Biological Sciences Business Management Chemistry Computer Science Engineering Geosciences Mathematics Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics Physics Psychology Sport and Fitness Management Masters Degrees Master of Business Master of Science in Computer and Information Systems Bachelor of Arts Graduates - 2:30 p.m. Ceremony majorasChel°r °f degreeS wi" be conferred at the 2:30 p.m. Commencement Ceremony for the following Art Communication Criminal Justice Economics English French Studies Geography German Studies History Humanities Interdisciplinary Studies International Studies Music Philosophy Political Science Sociology/Anthropology Spanish 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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UWPAC124 Ranger News Text Any textual data included in the document ^vV RJ ahneg er -vNews University of Wisconsin-Parkside's Student Newspaper ^^^^^^^^^^Februaryl4^004 Contents Letter from the Editor Pg. 2 Things to Do @ the U Pg. 2 News Briefs Pg. 3 Ranger Growl Pg. 3 Health and Body Pg. 6 Sports Pg. 8 Music and Movies Pg. 10 Exposing the Sexes Pg. 12 Horoscopes and Comics Pg. 13 Classifieds Pg. 14 Police Beat Pg. 15 Comments? Concerns? Questions? Story Ideas? Email us! therangernews_uwp@yahoo.com PSGA sets up their booth at the Student Organization Fair PAB throws down "Casino Nite" p««. Metamorphosis at Augie Wegner Studio Page 11 What was that "Speed bump" On the Union Bridge all about? Page 3 The Ranger News Staff Letter from the Production: The Ranger News Date:Feb. 14, 2003 Studio: It can be easy to get down on yourself when you put your heart into something and realize afterward you ve made an obvious |^'Stake I realized this first-hand in our last issue, when I misspelled the word "community" in our mission statement. Allow me now, if you will to reintroduce our mission statement: The Ranger News staff is dedicated to publishing the most reasonable, reliable, and entertaining information to the UW-Parkside community they can provide. . That said, we are gaining a considerable amount of aood student writers, so be sure to check out their work. On behalf of our staff, thank you for'reading and we hope you enjoy the issue! —Henry D. Gaskins, Editor-in-Chief Things \ Do@ the U ««* «-»> «•>«« « i*—* Feb. 12: UW-P»rk,ido ^ Tta» Feb. 14: Concert Joanne Shenandoan, p Happy Valentines Day! Patriotism" ^ examination It the Pathol Act. 4 p.m.. Feb. 16: Forum & workshop: What is Patriotism a. Main Place Mi„ht Rwr" 7-TO o.m., Com. Arts Theater Feb 17: Broadway It. production of Saturday Night - • 1 1M2: toeignVito: M«l, Martha. Union Cinema rh»e, Feb. 21: Parkside Pow Wow. 10:00 a.m., Mam Place Feb. 21: Latinos Unidos Annual Conference Feb. 27,28: Parkside Theater: "Metamorphosis by Mary Zimmerrn .. F!1High School Alt Mw' Com. Am 0*,' EDITOR-IN-CHIEF HENRY D- GASKINS ASSISTANT EDITOR SCOTT STEFAN I A&E DIRECTOR EMILY RASBORNIK MUSIC EDITOR GEORGE DRURY SPORTS EDITOR MICHAEL LUI NEWS EDITOR JOSHUA LANGER GRAPHIC DESIGNER MATT GONYA CREATIVE DIRECTOR CHARLES BARROWS BUSINESS MANAGER SONYA GONZALEZ ADVERTISING MANAGE CHRISTINE FERRER RANGER REPORTER RUSSELL HARRIS KATIE DYLEWSKI ARRON D. ZABLER ADVISOR JUDITH LOGSDON The Ranger News has meetings cver\ Monday at noon. All Students and Faculty of T.AVParkside are welcome. Please feel free to attend! All information collected from well-designed hallway poster Wvllie D-839C Phone: (262)595-228' Page 3 The Ranger News February 14, 2004 The Ranger Growl Dear Ranger Growl, What does the UWP symbol mean? UWM's symbol is easy to interpret, but I can't understand Parkside's. 1 asked several people, an they don't have a clue. — Dazed and Confused Good Question. We made a couple phone calls asking what the symbol was all about, and we agree - most people don't know. Dave Buchanan, director of public relations here at UW-Parkside, said the symbol represented trees and leaves. He also said that supposedly "UWP" can be seen within the symbol, but he could never see it him self. Neither could we. Dear Ranger Growl, The University's policy for keeping the campus open is clearly stated at the start of each snow season: in general the campus will be open unless an announcement to the contrary is made on local radio and television stations well before classes begin. I have no quarrel with this policy. But when the decision is made to keep the campus running, as was the case during the snowy period of January 26 and 27, the University has a responsibility to do what is necessary to keep the parking lots and walkways safe. At a minimum, this should mean that the walkways are shoveled, not once and perfunctorily, but often, if n eed be. This was not the case at the end of January. Walkways were awash in sloppy, slippery slush, making walking hazardous. A few people with shovels could have corrected this problem. But we had to wait for Nature to do the job the University should have done. If the University expects it to be business as usual during winter storms, it needs to do a better job of shoveling snow. — A Careful Treader Got a complaint? E-mail it to us (therangernews_uwp#yahoo. com) with the subject 'Ranger Growl" and we'll choose the ! ;:besipms to piisL liiqfec ourikmtM epMmmLMms^ if. —We Want It Right— The Ranger News strives for accuracy. If you notice something wronginthenewspaper,e-mailusattherangernews_uwp@yahoo. com and we'll make a note of it in our next issue. Clarification in previous issue: Fund raising for the installation of the stain glass sculpture in main place occurred through the UW-Parkside foundation. UW-Parkside News Briefs Drop fee is lowered by $5 Before the end of the fall semester, the student senate voted on a resolution that supported lowering the Drop Fee, Transcript Fee, and the Graduation Fee to 2002 rates. More than 700 students signed postcards supporting the right students have to oversee any student fee that affects student interests. Through Wisconsin Statute 36.09(5) students were given the right to assist in the development of universities throughout the UW system. PSGA President Vik Sidhu announced during the first student Senate meeting of the year that the dropped three had decreased by five dollars down from $20 a credit, "...administration knows that we are here to address concerns and we will bring them up." SAC No longer holds ID's During an employee meeting January 19, it was decided that student workers would no longer hold ID's for equipment or for the usage of the Ranger Power Center located in the Sports Activity Center. Concerns included both the replacement cost of a RangerONE card as well as asking student to part with an ID that may be link to a line of credit. Any Students wishing to checkout equipment from the Issue Room will be only asked to display his or her ID long enough to record their full name. Available equipment supported by student fees includes: Tennis Racquet, Protective Eyewear, Medicine Ball, Jump Rope, Men's and Women's Basketballs, Volleyball, Soccer Ball, Bat mitten / Shuttle, Ping Pong Paddle, and Daily Use Master Locks. Speed bump on the bridge? A section of the floor of the Union Bridge compressed into a bump, eliciting contusion, concern, and laughter among people who saw the buckled bricks on the floor. UWParkside's engineering specialist, Jim Foertsch, said that the differential in temperature between the outside cold and the emperature inside the bridge caused the paver tiles to corn- Dress about 5/16 of an inch, creating the buckle. The paver iies are 1/2" deep, having no bearing on the structural sturdiness of the bridge. When they compressed, they piled on top of one another, creating the bump. The bump was fixed by cutting two 1/8" control joints the width of the bridge, which allowed the paver tiles to settle back into place. Foertsch said that this is just a surface problem, which will be further lossed over during spring break. The bridge is "safe for people to walk on," Foertsch said, "Nothing is going to fall own. You could drive a Mack truck on top of that bridge." The Ranger News February 14, 2004 Student Fees Allocated by Representative Government By Josh Langer and Todd Drangstveit Fees effect the life of every UW-Parkside student, whether you are an athlete, the member of an extracurricular club, a student who uses the Union, or just reads this paper. The Ranger News will examine fees and their uses in this four-part series. Part 1: The Segregated Fee The Student Segregated Fee is included in a student's bill under "Tuition & Fees." Full-time students pay $286 each semester for this tee, while parttime students pay proportional rates to the amount of credits they take. This year, 5,097 full- and part-time students paid fees in excess of $2.3 million dollars in the form of the Student Segregated Fee. These are monies that will fund Union programs, Student Activities, and the University's Athletics Program, along with campus organizations such as the UWParkside Activities Board (PAB) and The Ranger News. UW-Parkside students indirectly decide how to allocate these funds through their elected representatives in the Segregated University Fees Allocation Committee (SUFAC). SUFAC consists of nine members who write and apply policies concerning the Student Segregated Fee. Of these nine, the student body elects one individual during the Spring elections. That person is the "at large" member of SUFAC. Department SUFAC Allocations • 2003-2004' •2004-2005 Another member is the President Pro Tempore of the Student Senate, six are PSGA senators elected by their peers, and the last is an appointee of the PSGA president. These nine UW-Parkside students decide how the student body's fees will be spent. Recently SUFAC has overhauled its funding of organizations, changing the way monies are allocated to clubs, for twro reasons: efficiency and planning. The University has plans to expand. Keep posted to this series for more information on the proposed Union expansion. Next issue we will explore the intricacies and particularities of the Student Segregated Fee and SUFAC's difficult job of appropriating these funds to best meet the needs of the student body. PAB Throws Down Casino Nite UW-Parkside students were encouraged to do something that is usually frowned upon in an academic environment on Thursday, January 29. They were encouraged to gamble. Every UW-Parkside student was invited to attend the third annual Casino Nite, held in Union Square. There was no cost for the event. Admission was allowed for all students with a valid RangerOne card. About 200 people attended the event, which was sponsored by the Parkside Activities Board (PAB), with a little help from their friends over at 101.7 FM W1PZ. T he event was hosted by Casino Party Specialists - "The Aces of Gaming Entertainment." Each student was given $500 in chips. Dealers taught students the basics in blackjack, craps, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud Poker, Let it Ride Poker, Three Card Poker, Red Dog, and Mini Baccarat. At the end of the night, students cashed in their chips for raffle tickets, which cost $200 dollars in chips apiece. The PAB chose several prizes for the raffle, including a DVD player, a portable CD player, a cordless phone, and a CD rack that lights up. But the real attraction of Casino Nite is not money or prizes. In the words of blackjack dealer David, "Winning here isn't as fun as winning at a real casino. But losing here is not so bad." Games were not the only option for entertainment. Caricaturist Kevin Berg scribbled with frenzy for the entirety of the event, which lasted from 7-10. There was a palm reader, mysteriously hidden behind partitions; and food and lemonade. PAB president Miranda Flouston, vice president Randy West, August Marie Wagner Richardson, and other members of the Parkside Activities Board organized this extravaganza. It was a lot of fun, and no one lost a mortgage. Eric Bates and Carl Miller of WTPZ provided tunes. Check out their shows on Saturday from Noon - 7 p.m. Bates' show is called Unleashed, and Miller, a.k.a. DJ C-Styles, plays the Variety Show. Page 5 The Ranger News February 14, 2004 Who trwy itllo Beat Around the Bush? On February 17, Wisconsin holds its primaries. Anyone can vote who is 18 or older, an American citizen, and is not in prison or on probation for a felony offense. To vote, a person must be registered. A person can register if she has been living at an address for at least 10 days. She can either register with the municipal clerk of her city, or register at her polling place; but be forewarned: this second option will probably greatly increase time spent at the polling place. To register to vote, one needs a picture l.D. Do not be intimidated by the process of voting. It is relatively easy, and one simply need find out what ward he lives in to vote. If you are not registered on the day of the primaries, you can still vote, just go to the polling place of your ward. General Wesley Clark (Ret.) www.clark04.com This former Army general graduated first in his class at West Point. He earned a Rhodes scholarship to study at Oxford and won a Silver Star in Vietnam. He commanded the Allied Forces in Kosovo, defeating Slobodan Milosevic's forces from the air, without a single Allied death. "Wes Clark's 10 Pledges" to Americans, available at his website, promises the withdrawal of troops from Iraq; maintenance of a superior military; yet reserving decisive military action only as a last resort. Governor Howard Dean www.deanforamerica.com Vermont's Governor Dean was a physician before entering politics. He served in the Vermont house of representatives before being elected to lieutenant-governor in 1986. With the death of Gov. Richard Snelling in 1991, Dean became governor, an office he has aeld ever since. This moderate cites his tight fiscal record as proof for his ability to run the country. Senator John Edwards www.johnedwards2004.com Senator Edwards, an attorney, entered politics when ie defeated an incumbent U.S. Senator, winning one of South Carolina's seats. This relatively unknown presidential hopeful is nown for standing up for the little guy. His career as a lawyer panned 20 years of litigation fighting for higher insurance company ettlements for victims. Senator John Kerry www.johnkeriy.com Senator Kerry was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star with Combat V, and three Purple Hearts for his service in Vietnam. He has been a U.S. Senator since 1984. Senator Kerry 's primary concern is the economy and creating three million new jobs in his first 500 days in office, but he also lists among his top issues making college more affordable. Congressman Dennis Kucinich www.kucinich.us This candidate lists as his number one priority the creation of a universal health care system with a single payer (i.e. the federal government), in order so that every American has access to health care and pharmaceuticals. His campaign symbol is a light bulb, because while mayor of Cleveland in the late 1970s, he resisted the takeover of the city's power company, saving residents hundreds of millions of dollars. , W EXPOSE TO «7U SEEEf SXVJDT t l iEOE r STUDYABROAD INFORMATION SESSIONS Thursdays at 12 :00 noon p.m. Library Room 269/271 Feb. 26, March 11, March 18th & March 25th The Center tror* Ientmern a>t*i>o nal (262) 595-2701 February 14, 2004 HEALTH & By Emily Rasbornik Thank you to all who have sent in questions! You sure have been keeping me busy. The questions / h ave been receiving have been more about healthy sex lives than exercising. With that said I want to let you know I am not promoting these types of lifestyles. I am simply answering the questions that I receive. J will keep the write-ins anonymous unless their permission is received. Here we go, keep an open mind. FIND #1 "Are condoms still good after they have been in a car freezing in subzero temperatures ail winter?" I asked the experts from Planned Parenthood ^Federation of America at www.teenwire.com., and I found condoms should be stored in a cool, dry place. Long exposure to air, heat, and light makes them more breakable. If condoms can't be stored in those temperatures I think it would be safe to say condoms are not good to use if they have been hidden in your glove box in frozen temperatures. As I was researching this question, 1 wondered if you thawed it out and saved it for a later date (pun totally intended) if it would be safe to use, but again I would have to conclude no. The editors from teenwire said that carrying condoms with you is a great idea but if you've had the same condom in your purse, wallet, or glove compartment for while, it's a good idea to exchange it for a new one because it can get to warm or cold and they tend to tear and rip more easily and frequently and then they do not reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections or are not effective as a form of birth control. They did say you could store them in the refrigerator to prevent them from being damaged, but definitely don't use them past the expiration date regardless of where they are stored. FIND #2 "The Sunday night Sex Show talks a lot about anal sex. I have always thought that anal sex was a bad thing to do because the anus wasn't made for sex. It was made for pooping. So is it bad to have anal sex?" Is it bad to have anal sex? Hun? This seems like a moral dilemma, but T think T understood what you meant. The reason some people aren't so sure if anal sex is healthy or have a bad connotation with it is because in the past it was illegal to have anal sex in some states. Not because it was wrong, but because it spreads sickness more quickly than vaginal sex. Your right, that anus was not meant for sex, its prime function is to excrete feces...that's what it was made to do. it is made for excretion. The skin is tighter and tiny tears can occur from the penetration, tears you may not even know are there. Diseases and sickness can spread more quickly, which is why aids and other disease is more predominant in the gay lifestyle. Yes, diseases and sickness can also occur from vaginal sex; but the risk of tiny cuts is lower because skin type is different, it's more elastic. Anal sex tends to need more lube and needs to be done slower. Those are the health risks; it's up to you to decide if you're up for it or not. Also keep in mind The Sunday Night Sex Show only airs certain calls and can make it seem like a lot of people have anal sex to get the ratings. According to my source, www.sex-health, org. 35% of heterosexuals and 50% of the gay community practice anal sex. STUDENT LEADERSHIP DINNER & Featured Keynote Presentation: Get Presented by Joe Martin Joe Martin has helped thousands of students across the country find their purpose, maximize their potential, and live more responsibly. This motivational program will show you how to take control of your life by accepting responsibility for your mental and emotional attitude. Make Your Dinner Reservations by calling x2278. Friday, February 20 • 5:00pm FREE ADMISSION! Sponsored by Student Activities, Residence Life, Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, PDMAC, LFA, and Parkside Activities Board. The University of Wisconsin- Parks ide provides services for patrons with special needs. Please contact the Parkside Student Center for assistance. (262) 503-2345. U Page 7 e » Time For Tea? f By Alexander Wasnicwskj We are living in a period of time where our actions are of the utmost importance. I'm sure that the generations that fought in the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, WWI, and WWII thought that each was the war to end all wars. They probably thought that their actions would determine whether or not the human race would survive; however, things have changed. Technology has advanced and, as a whole, we have lagged far behind. We (or better put, the powers that be) now hold the capability to end life with the simple push of a button. We (the American populace) have willingly entered into WWIII, and as a whole we aren't even aware of it. Meanwhile we talk, we debate, and we attack those who are different from us. Many people in America believe that racism is dead, that there is no longer a distinction between classes. We forget history, we forget the lessons vvc should have learned from history lest our fate is to repeat it. We neglect to understand the reasons our standardized education system is useless; we neglect to truly see even with all this information in hand. We arc now paralyzed as a whole, incapable of action, incapable of self-reflection and examination. We speak of making the world a better place; however, our only solutions have been to drop bombs. We have forgotten the real lessons of WWII, that it was the war to end all wars. Sadly, the victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki may have died for no reason largely because they have taught our nation nothing. As a whole, we have failed to grasp the overwhelming patterns that are occurring. The mass transfer of arms and training from the U.S. (that our economy is so dependent upon), into areas of the world such as Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Central America, Iran, Iraq, Columbia, Uzbekistan, etc... We fail to sec (or comprehend) what is right in front of our eyes, that we have largely created our own problems. Donald Rumsficld's handshake with the vile dictator of Iraq on December 20, 1983, virtually assured us that vvc would eventually invade Iraq to recover the WMD we had transferred to them (businessmen don't really use the kiss of death, they shake hands). We search for solutions, and we have greatly limited our own civil liberties in the process. We have forgotten, or simply don't care what Mr. Franklin said about those who would willingly sacrifice their liberties for security. We march on, forward - progress can only come about through conflict, or so it is said. Survival of the fittest, dialectical indeed. Yet we are not that naive, we realize troubles arc ahead; therefore, we remain vigilant. We remain divided. We remain so involved in our daily lives, our quest to earn our fair share of that elusive pie, The Ranger News February 14, 2004 that we have neglected our most important obligation as citizens of the United States. That is, simply put the preservation of our union, the preservation of the sanctity and all that is special about America. This war in Iraq is wrong, rationalize it however you may. Yet while you are doing so, make sure not to look that recruiter squarely in the eyes. He is looking for people willing to become cannon fodder, remember this because this is America and wc arc always concerned about equality, women can also die on the front lines for a war in which vvc arc only pawns. Just sign on the line, we'll educate you on the way the real world works, just sign on the line and hand over ail you are to Uncle Sam, he'll take care of you, check his track records. This is a war for much more than oil. This is a war for no less than the preservation of The Empire, or as George Herbert Walker Bush put it so eloquently on September 11, 1991, the New World Order. All of a sudden America is concerned about those who would violate international standards of human rights; however, wc cannot even afford these same rights to detainees in Camp X-ray (US citizens included), nor the Native Americans, African Americans in our prison system, the women of our own society, the Wobblics, the Sudanese, Libyans, Japanese, Philippinos. Shall I continue or have I made my point? The hypocrisy is indeed sickening. The problem here isn't Saddam Hussein, Osama Bin Laden, WMD, Qadaffi, Columbian coco farmers, and it definitely isn't the nation of Islam. We have seen the enemy, and it is ourselves, or as Cynthia McKinney feared, we may have already become that which we so abhor. We can tell ourselves, O.K...we'11 simply vote Bush out of office, yet who will lake his place? Power does not willingly hand itself over, it must be wrested from its firm grasp. Another politician will be all too willing to take his place and continue on with the agenda set forth by the corporate oligarchy and the ''fortunate few" who truly run this show. I'm trying to be optimistic here (OK maybe not), but forces far beyond our proletarian imaginations arc working against us, the WTO, IMF, the World Bank, structural adjustment policies, international corporations, and if you please, the Bildcrbergs, Skull and Bones, the Trilateral Commission, the Council on Foreign Relations, this is what the people of the world and of America are up against Step out of line, en masse, raise your voices, be "unpatriotic," FEMA is waiting to show us that the Third Reich was simply the beginning. Is there hope? The answer is no. I am simply a liberal wacko, in a nice simple box. I'll just close the lid, and go back to life in the good old US of A. Just let me know when it's lime for tea again. What is the Patriot Act? How does it affect you? lTte Patriot Act is a revised national surveillance law that expands the government's authority to spy on its own citizens, while reducing checks and balances on those powers like judicial oversight, public accountability, and the ability to challenge government searches in court. Do you mind that the government can look through all your personal records without any probable cause? This legislation is being highly criticized for its ideology of reverting back to the McCarthyism era of spying on American citizens. The Patriot Act destroys all the accomplishments that wc obtained during the Civil Rights Era of the 60's and 70's. We, the students, are putting together a gathering where students can learn more about the legislation and how it may affect their lives. The student forum is taking place on February 16 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the library's Overlook Lounge (2nd Floor). Come learn more and voice your opinion. University Sports Super Bowl Turns Into Offensive Showdown The New England Patriots and Carolina Panthers were supposed to have a defensive battle in Super Bowl XXXVIII. The two lived up to that hype for almost the entire game, before the fourth quarter when both teams had offensive explosions. In the first quarter, both teams failed to score a point. Carolina barely gained a yard in the opening period. The Patriots had the best chance to score on an Adam Vinatieri 31 -yard field goal that was wide right. The punters were getting their best work out of the season. The Ranger News During the second quarter both offenses showed signs of life when the Patriots put up 14 points and the Panthers scored 10. Tom Brady threw two touchdowns, and Jake Delhomme threw one. John Kasay rounded out the scoring with a 50-yard field goal to end the halt. The defense of both teams took over again in the third quarter. Both teams failed to score in the quarter, and it looked as if the game was going to have a boring conclusion with both teams having a difficult time moving the ball. Then all of a sudden the game took a wild and exciting turn in the fourth quarter. The offensive power of both teams came through and the defense for both teams looked helpless. The Patriots scored 17 points in the quarter and the Panthers scored 19. The most exciting score of the game for the Panthers came on an 85-yard pass play when Jake Delhomme complet- PHOTO EXHIBIT & MOVIE Movie: Tuesday & Wednesday 8:00 PM, Union Cinema FREE! Concessions Available Photo Exhibit: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10 AM & 4 PM, Union 104,106 Sponsored by the Parkside Activities Board, Black Student Union and Parkside Student Government Association February 14, 2004 ed a pass to Muhsin Muhammad. Vinatieri came through in the clutch when he kicked a 41 -yard field goal with four seconds left to give the Patriots the win. It was the second time in three years Vinatieri had won a Super Bowl on a kick with less then ten seconds left. UW-Parkside Intramurals is Hosting a Trick Shot Show Jack White, a trick shot performer who has performed on many TV shows, is going to be coming to UW-Parkside on March 1. He is a Pocket Billiard and Trick Shot Artist, who is known internationally for his performances. Jack White will be doing a Trick Shot Show on Monday, March 1 in the Parkside Den at 7:30p.m. There will also be free pizza offered on the night, and plenty of fun. The intramural program is also having a billiard tournament March 1 - March 5. The tournament will also take place in the Den and will be held from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Pool Cues and Plaques will be given out for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place participants, if you want to sign up for the tournament contact Tammy Falk-Day the intramurals Director, in the Sports and Activity Center. The Intramural program is a great way to meet people on campus, and to stay in shape. If you are not interested in pool there are plenty of other options including: basketball, volleyball, soccer, football, softball, golf, and racquetball. Page 9 The Ranger News February 14,2004 Revenge of the Black Mamba: An Allegory Written By Bill J. Turner Edited By Tess Tobon Chapter I of VI A young biology student, attending the University of Wisconsin-Parkside was making his way home, traveling north on a-bike path. Having just crossed the county line road and nearing a horse farm with a new corral and good-looking, high, board fences, he was watching the many small animals - rabbits and squirrels mostly - that dart across the bike path. It was a beautiful September day, warm in the sunshine and cool in the shade of the tree-lined bike path. He began to hum, and then sing to himself that western folk tune; "Oh the buzzin' of the bees in the cigarette trees on that Big Rock Candy Mountain." As he was trying to remember the next line, a rabbit darted across the path in front of him - followed by the largest snake the student had ever seen outside of a zoo. He estimated seven to nine feet in length and approximately four inches in diameter at the mid section. The coloration was muted and dark - almost black, but with a dark olive green tone - more of an avocado shade that made him think: Mamba. Black Mamba. His brain, working like a fast computer, brought up on its screen all of the large snakes that he and his brother had studied, cataloged, and in a few instances had collected when they were boys. The snakes that they had been most interested in were constrictors or venomous; such as the Cobra family and the Mambas. He was sure that, due to the size and coloration of this beast, this would be a very dangerous task. He had already accepted what he must do. In his mind, considering his training and environmental background, he was left with no alternative. His mission, which he had accepted, was to capture this specimen alive, if at all possible, to determine its species, gender, and whether it had been tagged prior to release, or possibly, escape. His concern for the community surroundings were of paramount importance. He had handled reptiles, especially snakes, from about sixth grade on, both in class and out in the field. He had gained great respect for all snakes. However, these large poisonous snakes that are able to transmit a large quantity of venom are especially dangerous, due to their size and strength. In Sub-Saharan Africa, they have been known to attack Land Rovers crossing their territory. All of these thoughts flashed across his mind, similar to what he had read about near death trauma: the reports of lives flashing before eyes. He did not think that he was going to die. However, he realized that if he did not execute his plan close to perfection, he could die- here, on this bike path. 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Page 10 The Ranger News February 14, 2004 Define the Scene: "Emo" By George "DRU" Drury The purpose of the "Define the Scene" column is to shed some light onto the buzzwords that being tossed around by MTV, Rolling Stone, and any other media forum discussing the rising punk rock and indie music scene. This week's focus is on the dreaded "e" word, "EMO." History "Emo" is the most overused description in music media today, and due to its overuse, it's one of the most confusing labels in the music industry. The word started as a description of a style of hardcore punk known as "emocore." The traditional hardcore style was focused on national politics and rebelling against the system with its intensity lying within its anger. The focus of "emo" was on the personal politics with its intensity in honesty. "Emo" became the heart for the hardcore muscle, allowing fans to get even closer to musicians who, thanks to the nature of the scene, they were already close to. The hardcore scene placed musician and audience on the same level, the honesty of the "emo" sound allowed the fans to glimpse into the diaries and hearts of the bands they loved. The "emo" sound was brutally honest lyrics that were laid over melodic guitar lines. The vocalists couldn't always sing well, but that just served to convey the intense emotions even more. With the expansion of the Internet throughout the late 90's, the "emo" scene expanded as well. Live journals and chat rooms became home to "emo kids" trading the names of bands and helping each other in the same way the music helps each listener. The problem with the "emo" label is that bands don't want it, and journalists don't understand the meaning of it. Punk bands don't want it because it traps them into a style that might now always be relevant to their own lives. The confusion in the media stems from the belief that "emo" is purely short for emotional. Also, there is not a definitive sound onto which the label can be placed. So now, the "emo" label is sold as a fashion style and less as a form of musical expression. The largest problem with the name is that the most recognizable "emo" band is Dashboard Confessionals, and since they are an acoustic band, the media plays that aspect up as the designator for an "emo" band. The confusion now lies in the fact that avid TRL watchers begin to confuse the acoustic work of someone like John Mayer for genuine "emo" material. Suggested Listening To get a better grip on what "emo" really is, it's best to go back to its roots. The following albums are defining moments in "emo" history. Rites of Spring - Rites of Spring Jawbreaker - 24 Hour Revenge Therapy Sunny Day Real Estate - Diary The Promise Ring - Nothing Feels Good Weezer - Pinkerton Jimmy Eat World - Clarity Dashboard Confessionals - The Swiss Army Romance These are just a few, but they will give you an idea of the sound and intensely honest lyrics of "emo" music. For more information on the "emo" sound scene and history, check out Andy Greenwald's book, Nothing Feels Good: Punk Rock. Teenagers, and Emo. Monster By Jim Burzelic Aileen Carol WTuornos (Charlize Theron) is a down-and-out prostitute who falls in love with the lonely Selby (Christina Ricci). With this new reason to continue struggling, Wuornos tries to fix her life, but becomes a victim of circumstance, driving her to murder. Gritty and visceral, writer/director Patty Jenkins weaves a compelling narrative that evokes pity, sympathy, and understanding while still condemning the murders. She unravels Aileen and shows us the what and why of her actions, what makes the monster and what monsters can make. Charlize Theron plays the lead role of Aileen, delivering a staggering performance. Aileen's story is a tragic one, where she realizes too late that she has gone too far. Theron's dedication to the character is so realistic that one forgets they are watching a major movie star and is enwrapped by her portrayal of a sad woman in dire straights. Christina Ricci is Selby, a young and naive lesbian who befriends Aileen. While she is Aileen's savior and reason for living, she turns a blind eye to the actions Aileen commits to take care of her. Ricci's performance is subtle and effective, playing an influential and vital role in Aileen's life as motivator, conscience, and instigator all at once. Monster is a great movie. Harsh and beautiful, it's a story of spit and vinegar that enthralls and compels. ...$25,100,000 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. You Got Served...$7;700,00 Along Came Polly...$7,026,000 The Butterfly Effect...$6,725,000 Catch That Kid...$6,025,000 The Lord of The Rings: The Return of the King...$4,375,000 8. Monster...$3,505,515 9. Mystic River...$3,500,0(X) 10. Cold Mountain.. .$3,242,177 11. Big Fish...$3,150,OCX) 12. The Perfect Score...$3,000,000'' Ts.vahofKivm Page 11 The Ranger News February 14, 2004 Metamorphosis at Augie Wegner Studio By Aaron D. Zabler Stories of life, love, and loss; partial nudity among men and women clothed in ancient Greek attire, all cast in and around a 3,000 gallon pool. It may sound to you like the last fraternity toga party you attended, but in actuality it is a description of an upcoming theatre production here at UW-Parkside. The show is entitled Metamorphosis, and was written by Northwestern University Professor Mary Zimmerman. It is an award winning production that made its first appearance on Broadway a few years ago. Metamorphosis is a compilation of Ovid's classic Greek talcs, but with a modem twist. The language in the play has been transformed to our modern era, which adds a comical tone to some of the ancient stories. The most exciting part of it is that the entire performance is set in and around a fully operational pool. As the director, Professor Dean Yohnk, stated in an interview, "It was the first swimming pool built on Broadway...and God knows this is the first time a swimming pool is being built in our theatre!" The pool is being built in the Augie Wegner Studio Theatre by a very talented crew who has faced many challenges, as would be expected with a project of this magnitude. The pool measures 12x14x3 feci, has varying depths, a hidden tunnel and will hold roughly 3,000 gallons of water. It will be equipped with a pool pump and heater to keep the water bearable for the actors and any unlucky front row audience members. After inquiring as to why Dr. Yohnk decided to include the performance in this season's list of productions, he staled that, "It's our effort to do new and exciting works." Ironically, the play is a collection of ancient works performed in a "new and exciting" way. He said he likes this play because, "It deals with humanity at its best and at its worst, and I find that fascinating. I also like the diversity of it, parts arc very funny and parts of it arc very sad; it includes a wide range of emotions". Dr. Yohnk continued to explain that the pool is a very important aspect because the water plays a large role in the play, "It is a symbol of change and transformation throughout the play." Yet the presence of water adds a whole new challenge to acting, because the actors will have to perform most of the play cold and wet. Another challenge is that the furthest audience member will be seated only three rows away from the pool's side. Dr. Yohnk said that towels will be provided for audience members in case any water should become unintentionally airborne. All of the actors in this production have been presented with the challenge of having to play various roles in each of the different stories. Therefore, Dr. Yohnk has put together a cast that has the ability to be creative and diverse because the actors arc required to play between four to eight different characters. The director does add the disclaimer that the audience members should be aware that there is some partial nudity in the show, a scene of implicated incest, and lots of wet costumes (wet equals revealing). Why would anyone not want to see this show? Dr. Yohnk replied perfectly, "How often do you get to see a playin water?!" Metamorphosis will take place in the Augie Wegner Studio Theatre on February 27, 28; March 4 at 10:00 a.m.; March 5 & 6 at 7:30 p.m. and March 6 at 4:00 p.m. The show is being directed by Dean Yohnk. Information on where to purchase tickets can be found at http://oidweb.uwp.cdu/acadcmic/thcatrc.arts/ thirdJevel/box_office.html. Seating is limited, so buy your tickets in advance! Put Some Muscle Into Your Resume BEFORE You Graduate! If you arc thinking about pursuing a career at a manufacturing company, the Racine/Kenosha Chapter of the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) is here to help you! YOU'RE looking for local exposure to businesses; WE'RE looking for ambitious students interested in a real bargain and willing to help us create a student chapter. For $20, you will get: • Your resume posted on www.rakeaDics.org and www.apics.org ^ Opportunities to attend focai APiCS Professional Developmental Dinner meetings and seminars where networking opportunities abound, all at greatiy discounted rates. Your first dinner meeting will be FREE! • A competitive advantage in writing term papers by receiving a copy of all annual APiCS conference presentations. The inside track on earning a valuable CPIM certification prior to graduation to set yourself apart from the other job candidates on your resume and during the interview. • Up-to-date information on manufacturing terminology and best practices for added confidence in i nterviewing by receiving the APICS dictionary and the monthly Performance Advantage Magazine. %/ Opportunities for free travel to APICS events. If you are interested, motivated and want more information, please contact: APICS Mark Hanke, CPIM VP of Student Relations Racine/Kenosha Chapter of APICS Mark.Hanke@Abbott.com FOR fttsassa mmowm www.rateapics.org Student Leaders Are Popping Up Everywhere! APPLICATIONS DUE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 161 Pick up applications at: Res Life Office, Student Activities, SHCC, OMSA, Ranger Card Office, and Wellness Center. Sponsored by Student Leadership Selection Committee Page 12 The Ranger News February 14, 2004 By Emily Rasbornik I talked with my oldest sister about the white lies men and woman feed one another and she gave me an example of a guy who told his girlfriend he was going to the mail when he was really at his house playing video games with his friends. He told my sister he does this all the time. I guess I don't know what is so fun about lying. Why would anyone do this? Does society influence us to tell only part of the truth? Or is it that we should only tell the part of the truth that serves us? 1 know: if it makes us look bad or causes conflict we should keep it a secret. 1 happen to think dishonesty disconnects and creates walls in between people, especially in relationships. The truth may hurt sometimes, but it never wounds the way lies or half-truths can. I do admit, sometimes it's easier to tell half truths, but suppressing all the little untruths and avoiding confrontations, only divides us Suppressing truth limits our ability to love one another. Creating intimacy and closeness means being truthful. We all make mistakes...! mean we are human. Being humble about how you really feel on certain issues takes time. And there are certain ways of nicely and tactfully speaking the truth about how you feel. We should think about how things are said. Was the above guy his girlfriend would be sad or mad? Was he trying to avoid drama? Was he was trying to avoid hurting her feelings? Well, 1 happen to think he hurt them anyway. 1 wonder if it was worth the white lie. Does it come down to not wanting to deal with problems? Problems are a part of life. You can't avoid them. Even if you try to plan ahead, sooner or later a problem will arise. Some think they come in three's. 1 think we have problems in life to help us learn ways of dealing and helps to establish selfgrowth. •I0E S^KS: For the most part, I think that being honest can help relationship problems and create a deeper bond. If the guy who stayed and played video games told his girlfriend that he wanted to play video games with his friends and actually dealt with the fact that he felt bad or guilty about playing video games instead of spending time with her, it could have helped him feel better about hanging out. He could have simply asked her if that made her feel bad. And dealt with the problem. Another problem could have come up if the girlfriend was not willing to give him space, and that is a whole separate issue. But 1 could see her not trusting him and unable to give him space if he told white lies all the time, because she wouldn't know when to trust him...even if the issue is as small as playing video games with his friends. Knowing how to deepen your relationships is being aware of your feelings and knowing when and how to patiently, humbly, tell the Hruth of who you are. What an art. We love feedback! E-mail Emily Rasbornik at reaI757@yahoo.com or Henry Gaskins at uw_paperboy@yahoo.com. The Art of Honesty By Henry Gaskins Everything I have experienced when it comes to finding a relationship and dating in the past six months has lead me to think oppositely of the old cliche "honesty is the best policy." Hear me out on this one. Every time I tell a girl the truth, it turns her away. For instance, I w as having a flirty textmessage session with a girl the other night, and she asked what I wanted to do. I confessed what my real intentions were, and I haven't heard from her since. 1 w as close to talking my ex-girlfriend into coming back with me a couple months ago, and she asked me a critical question: "Is there anyone you know you would rather date?" I thought about it for a minute and told her the truth - that there was someone else 1 might have wanted to date, if the opportunity were to arise. At this point, 1 realized that there was no point in getting back together with my ex, and I believe this honesty was the straw that broke the camel's back on my last "real" relationship. One more exampl e of my fai 1 ed honesty: There was a girl I worked with once, in a galaxy far, far away. 1 wrote her a letter explaining my growing fondness of her and why 1 thought we might make a decent couple. (It is kind of corny, but it worked for Hugh Jackman in that timetravel Meg Ryan movie.) The girl read my letter and said, 'tHmm...I've never thought of that before." It was about three months before she communicated with me the same way she did before the letter. So what is it about raw honesty that drives women away? 1 think, possibly, women in general aren't used to guys who speak the truth in pickup lines. I've learned this can work for me or against me. "You're sexy and I want to take you home with me now" may be the truth, but I've never gotten a girl to go anywhere with me by using that approach. However, while speaking the truth candidly, with class, and usually about something the girl is interested in and comfortable talking about, I've noticed each of my possible relationships last at least ten minutes longer. I don't really know why girls haven't liked it when I've explained my honest intentions. I know most guys would love to know exactly what a girl wants (and when). And I always thought one of the most valuable traits girls look for in guys is honesty. But then again, 1 tell half of the girls 1 meet that 1 plan on walking around the planet after I graduate, which is a true intention of mine, and therefore I don't usually see marriage as a possible result of any relationship I enter. So ma}'he my take on failed honesty is a bit skewed. Either way, I'm not too worried about it, because at least I know if I'm honest, they will never get the wrong idea. Page 13 The Ranger News February 14,2004 Alarm at UW-Parkside Campus Library Sounds Every Three Minutes or So J By Tracy Medek The scene: UW-Parkside library, Level /. Students diligently studying. Circulation and Reference Desk workers tending to their duties. There is a quiet hum of computers, a soft smattering of conversation, the flutter of pages being turned. Beyond this, serenity. Then a student decides to exit the premises, it's as if an ambulance, sirens blaring, sped through the library. The studen t, surprised and puzzled, reenters. Agai n, the alarm sounds. He empties the contents of his backpack onto the checkout counter, muttering things like, "I don't have anything, just a notebook and my cell phone." His story checks out, and off he goes, triggering the alarm once again. Students make exasperated noises; workers return to their tasks, eyes glazed over with the senselessness of it all. A teacher enters, clutching books he's about to return. The alarm welcom es him accordingly. The desk worker shrugs an apology, and checks in the books. As the professor leaves, carrying nothing, th e alarm bellows its farewell. A giggling toddler wobbles through the entrance, but the alarm puts and end to her joy. The child's mother, not far behind, hurries t o scoop up the now hysterical girl and dista nce the two from the cacophony. What can we conclude from all of this? Well that's easy: Everyone who uses the campus library is a dirty, rotten thief. The alarm doesn't lie. Morose - Valentine's Day Special §].: By: Kafie Katie the horoscope lady Please note: This week 's horoscopes will be given in song titles. The song listed below your sign is a sum up of your current love situation. It should be played throughout the week of February 14th to insure lots of lovin'for you - unless its a sad love song, in which case this song will be your only company when eating the box of chocolates you purchased for yourself. Aquarius "This Bitter Pill" by Dashboard Confessional. Actually, every Dashboard song makes you want to cry your eyes out - but singer, Chris Carraba, cries in this one right along with you. A broken heart is a terrible thing, but you'll be over it soon. Scorpio "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" by The Darkness. And you do too! Ain't love grand? (Note: If this song's reference to being in "LOVE", is too strong a word for you and your other - substitute "reeeeaily really like". I believe in a thing called reeeeaily really like- Sounds just as good.) Cancer "Pink Triangle" by Weezer. I'm sorry to be the one to inform you of this news, but your gender isn't quite appealing to the person you admire. Don't feel bad, you just didn't know is all. Libra "Austin Powers Theme" from the Austin Powers Soundtrack. You don't need no lyrics! You're feeling dandy with your situation, so skip down the sidewalk and whistle this theme wherever you go. Aries "Area Codes" by Ludacris. Face it: everybody wants you - and your popularity is not limited to the South-Eastern Wisconsin area. Oh no, friend. People in Florida and Texas kiss your picture at night. You're doing something right, so keep it up. Taurus "When I'm Sixty-Four" by The Beatles. You aren't quite sure if your love plans on sticking around forever, like they promised, and you need some reassurance. Bother them with questions using this template: "Will you still love me if ?" and fill in the blank space with an unappealing characteristic that comes with old age. Do this over and over, for this is the only way you can find out for sure. Sagittarius "My Best Friend's Girlfriend" by The Cars. Did your friend already called dibs on someone that you want? Just can't seem to shake the feeling that you two were meant to be? I see a love triangle forming. I advise that you create the biggest soap opera drama of all time! Or better yet, challenge them to a duel. Or if you'd like to keep it peaceful - opt to share. I'm sure there's enough love to go around. Gemini "Milkshake" by Keiis. You may be alone, but you've chosen this status. If you decide you'd like some company, well hey- you've got your pick. Because duh, your milkshake brings all the boys to the yard. Capricorn "Toxic" by Britney Spears. This either means you are so hot that you need a warning label, or (according to the music video), your significant other plans on going on an adventure to retrieve a poison he or she will use to kill you with. If your significant other decides to cany out the video scenario, make sure they plan on following every aspect of the video: being naked and wearing only jewels is a must. Pisces "Sex Machine" by James Brown. The title speaks for itself. Carry on. Virgo "f Don't Want To Wait" by Paula Cole. You g et the Dawson's Creek theme! This could be good or bad actually. Watch the next episode of Dawson's Creek: If Joey is with Pesci, love is coming your way. If she's with Dawson, you've got a long wait ahead. Leo "Please Don't Go Girl" by New Kids on the Block. Your beloved won't stay even if you beg them. It's the sad truth. Prepare for the lonely nights by adding your profile to every dating website you can fmd. People really do find love on the internet. Right? I think. Well, actually nevermind. What am I talking about? Just listen to the sons. Page 14 The Ranger News February 14, 2004 • Soring Break #1 Spring Break Vacations! Cancun, Jamaica, Acapulco, Bahamas, Florida. Best Prices! Book Now! 1-800-234-7007 www.endlesssummertours.com Spring Break 2004. Travel with STS, America's #1 student tour operator to Jamaica, Cancun, Acapulco, Bahamas, and Florida. Now Hiring on-campus reps. Call for group discounts. 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Rescue . •• was requested and female was.;. naiispmted to hospital A citation was issued to a driver for traveling 62iuph m a 45mpfa zone. /A citation wis . ./ : . ;n:. / : V . : ' V-/ . hacking - 1-26-04 1-26-04 1-27-04 1-27-04 1-27-04 r . - : .i \ • students for t nderage drinking. - 1-23-04 Lead Foot, CTH E/CTH JR. 6:13 a.m. ; • - f \:o.rr .ro-... or:o' o„:v IWnoaH :/vn//n A.:-;V:v":. -i3r^WtS snow. Vehicle was towed. ,fei&S S 1-28-04 1-28-04 1-30-04 1-31-04 Lesson Learned? CTH E. 8:51 p.m. Citations were issued to a driver for Operating a Motor Vehicle while intoxicated, Operating with a BAC greater than .08, and passing in a no passing zone. Driver was transported to Kenosha County Jail. Possible Druggies. University Apartments. 12:21 a.m. Officers were dispatched to University Apartments about a smell of marijuana. That Sucks. Wood Road. 1:12 a.m. A vehicle collided with another vehicle while attempting to pull into a parking stall. Another crash? 7:23 a.m. Kenosha County Sheriff's Dept. requested assistance with an injury accident. Hope it was worth all the trouble. Wyllie Hall. 1:34 p.m. Dispatch received a complaint of a derogatory comment written on a sign. Wow, another accident. 8:31 a.m. Officers were dispatched to an acci dent involved two vehicles. Kiepto. SAC. 9:27 a.m. Officers were dispatched to SAC for a report of a wallet being removed from a purse without permission. Cyber Freaks. Wood Road. 12: 58 p.m. A student reported receiving harassing emails. Case pending. Where was the parent? 9:43 a.m. Officers responded to a fire alarm apparently pulled by a small child. Alarm reset. 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PRESENTS -THE January 29th, 2004 Contents Letter from the Editor Pg. 2 Things to Do @ th e U Pg. 2 News Briefs f Pg. 3 Ranger Growl Pg. 3 Sports Pg. 6 Music Reviews Pg. 8 Health and Body Pg. 10 Horoscopes and Comics Pg. 11 Exposing the Sexes Pg. 12 Classifieds Pg. 14 Police Beat Pg. 15 Sports Players from the Milwaukee Brewers have lunch in Union Square. See Sports on page 7. I Are you having your cake ami eating it. too? Exposing the Sexes is on page 12. University of Wisconsin-Parkside's Student Newspaper U.S. Congressman Paul Ryan speaks with members of the local community More politics? Page 9 Chancellor Jack Keating prepares to make sundaes at the ice cream social. Page 3 ASSISTANT EDITOR SCOTT STEFANI A&E DIRECTOR E&1ILY R ASBORNIK MUSIC EDITOR GEORGE DRURY SPORTS EDITOR MICHAEL L.UI NEWS EDITOR JOSHUA LANGER GRAPHICS DESIGNER MATT GONYA CREATIVE DIRECTOR CHARLES BARROWS BUSINESS MANAGER SONYA GONZALEZ ADVERTISING MANAGER CHRISTINE FERRER RANGER REPORTER RUSSELL HARRIS KATIE DYLEWSKI Letter from the editor Production: The Ranger News Date: Studio: Wyllie D139C CWCeVeUbe0enr i^Knon^p over winter break, preparing to bring you aquaHtypublicat.on. Our mission statement; The Ranger News staff is dedicated to publishing the most reasonable, reliable and entertaining information to the UW- Parkside coomunity they can provide. We are starting off the new year with a great issue. We have news, sports, music, movies, ^ comics, and as always, the ever-popular police beat (you gotta check out the new twist ion th &). The semester has kicked off. I strongly encourage everyone to check out some of the student organizations available to join. There are indeed opportunities of a lifetime within your reach. Ever wanted to be on the radio? Check out 101.7 FM WIPZ. Care about the health and welfare of your fellow classmates? Talk to Peer Health Educators. Want to write for the newspaper? Come see us. I promise you, Parkside, you will gain much more from your time here if you get involved. You're in college, make a lifestyle out of it. —Henry Raskins Editor-in-Chief The Ranger News January 29, 2004 The Ranger Growl The cost of books sold in our bookstore is absolutely ridiculous. I feel like I'm giving the school a 15-percent tip after paying my $2000 tuition bill. On average I've spent about $400 each semester. When I sell my books back at the end of the semester, I feel even more raped. I get next to nothing back, especially when there is a new edition of my book coming out next term. Many colleges have student-run bookstores and use their profits to benefit the school community. If that is the case here then I'd like to know where all this money is going. Until then I've found a great new place to shop - it's called www.half.com. Sincerely, Fet up with Over-Paying for Books This is a complaint that is probably going to be dismissed simply because it is from a male, but I really have a problem with the Women's Center. Does that mean I'm not allowed to go there? It looks so uninviting. The thing is, I consider myself a feminist, even though I am a male. Plus I like women. But I feel like I'm not welcome there. Is it a place where women go so that they will not be bothered by guys trying to hit on them? Or is it a place only for women, with a "no males allowed" policy? I've always thought sexism was a horrible thing in society; now I know how it feels. — Macholess Male •• <; • :K J;•l ;«gya® •• f mm«S I$MI«« 7. lJ: " : '7 7 7,. 7.77- : \ 777 .7: ; 7777.7 77. 77v7- 77r77: - -V ?' 7 7 : 7 ; V , . - ; . • • - • 7 , : . ; ; The views stated here do not necessarily reflect The Ranger News, its staff or any part of the UW-Parkside community, with the exception of the person who wrote it. We Want It Right The Ranger News strives for accuracy. If you notice something wrong in the newspaper, email us at therangernews_uwp@yahoo.com and we'll make a note of it our next issue. UW-Parkside News Briefs Ice Cream Draws a Crowd Students, faculty, staff, and guests milled around Main Place during the ice cream social on Wednesday, January 21. The atrium was filled with conversation as participants disposed of 48 gallons of ice cream and a bevy of toppings. According to Amber Engel of Student Activities, the ice cream social has been a tradition at UWParkside since 1987 or earlier, with more than 25,000 persons served. The ice cream social is funded by the student segregated fee. Kenosha Businessmen Donate Art to UW-Parkside The stained glass piece that now stands in the sunny southwest corner of Main Place used to decorate the lobby of the original American State Bank in Kenosha. Bank incorporators Joseph Madrigano, Sr. and Ralph Tenuta, along with A1 Aiello, A1 Di Simone, and bank architect Frank Wilson, offered and facilitated the donation to UW-Parkside. Delivery and installation were completed and funded by Public Relations fundraising efforts. Facilities Management built the metal framework that suspends the stained glass artwork, which depicts a bald eagle in a field of stars and stripes. The piece measures about five feet wide by ten feet high. Phi Eta Sigma Academic accomplishment is rewarded at UW-Parkside. Students who achieve a GPA of 3.5 or better in either semester of their first year of study may be invited to join Phi Eta Sigma, our campuswide academic honor society. Membership in this national organization is widely acknowledged by employers as a sign of academic success, and chapter members are eligible for additional scholarships and awards. Many students find the chapter to be an excellent way to meet students from other disciplines. Asa student-run society, students can also acquire leadership experience as well as help promote academic achievement on campus. For more information, see the society web site at http://shiva.uwp.edu/pes/. Art Club Amazing Art Raffle The UW-Parkside Art Club is holding an art raffle Thursday, February 12, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Union Bridge. A variety of media will be raffled. Tickets for the raffle are one for a dollar or six for $5. Page 4 The Ranger News January 29, 2004 UW-Parkside offers new RideShare Program.. Make getting to campus easier, save on gas money, help reduce parking congestion, and more! By Russell Harris , Have you or anyone that you know ever got tired of paying for gas, putting wear and tear on your car, or needed a way to get to the UW-Parkside campus when your car is in the repair shop? Maybe you are one of the many people who care about air quality and would like to do something to help improve it. Well, UW-Parkside has an idea that is free to register for and far less costly than pumping up your car with gas, which seems to be more expensive by the day. If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then the RideShare Program might be for you! The RideShare Program is a carpooling service for members of the UW-Parkside community. First of all, carpooling does not require you to have a car. "Riders Only" share the cost of the driver's expenses. In addition, you can choose to just drive. You can carpool solely when your schedule permits you to. This service links people who live within a reasonable driving distance of one another. Visit the RideShare web site at http://oldweb.uwp.edu/admin/vc.admin/ride.share/ in order to register. In addition, you can go to http.//oldweb.uwp. edu/admin/vc.admin/ride.share/about_us.html for more information on this service. This web site has been designed with students security in mind and no personal information is ever used, including your UW-Parkside e-mail address. You must have a UW-Parkside e-mail account in order to access the RideShare web site, though. Potential carpoolers will only see your RideShare username, which is something that you create when registering. Last of all, the RideShare Program does require that you be dependable, on time, and that you are considerate of your fellow travelers. Try the service for a month or so to see if you like it. There is also another inexpensive option for you to travel to campus. UPASS is a semester long bus pass for the Racine Belle Urban System that when used with your UW-Parkside student ID will allow you an unlimited amount of free rides on the bus. It is paid for as part of your tuition and fees. You may be asking, "How do I get my UPASS?" It's easy! At the beginning of the semester, go to the Information Center in the Student Center. Show your valid student ID or your current class schedule when you visit the center. You can use your UPASS immediately, but you must renew your UPASS each semester and be taking at least one course for credit per semester at UW-Parkside. You can use your UPASS to travel for any purpose to any destination on the Belle Urban System. Students who drive their own cars can save hundreds of dollars in reduced gas costs, maintenance fees, and wear and tear on their cars. It will also lessen the hassles and stress involved in driving and in finding a parking space here on campus. It is a great option for students to consider and to take advantage of. Do you know about the Co-Curricular Transcript? Are you really involved here at UW-Parkside? Do you attend so many meetings and participate in so many activities; you can't keep track of them all the time? Well, the Co-Curricular Transcript is your opportunity to create a personalized record of these activities. Similar to a Registrar's academic transcript, this resource lists all of your 'extra" curricular activities during your time here at UW-Parkside. Participation in various organizations, leadership positions, community service, honors/awards and other educational development activities can all be included. The Student Activities office maintains the Co-Curricular Transcript. This transcript enables you to chart your developmental growth through college experiences, validate your co-curricular activities, complement your academic transcript, document and chart career path experiences, support scholarship and award applications. Through involvement in co-curricular experiences, you gain transferable skills that can be applied to many areas outside of the college setting. As a verifiable college document, the Co-Curricular Transcript can be used to support your search for summer employment, internships, graduate school, or a job after you graduate. Creating your Co-Curricular Transcript should be an on-going process during your years at UW-Parkside If you begin your Co-Curncular Transcript your first semester at UW-Parkside it will provide a more complete record of your involvement and development as a college student. Cheryl Langel, graduate and past President of the UW-Parkside Student Alliance, said she started a Co-Curricular Transcript to "keep track of someday6" e" ^ ^ ^ ^ l° ** ^ ^ d°ne a"d she hoped il ',wi11 be imPressive to people who will hopefully hire me When asked why he decided to use a co-curricular transcript, student Julian Thomas said it was "because I noticed my campus and professional involvement had grown and thought it would be imperative, in marketing myself, to have accurate accounts as to when I participated in various events." . . . . s®asy t°^rt a Co-cumcular Transcript! Stop by the Student Activities Office, Union 209, for a form. Complete this form and submit it at the Activities Office Whenever you have information to update or add, complete another form in the Student Activities Office. It is recommended that you ao this at the end of each semester, so your Co-Curricular Transcript is always current. If you have questions, contact the Student Activities office at 595-2278 or stop by Union 209. The Ranger News January 29, 2004 Remembering Katharine Jensen By Henry Gaskins and Bill Turner On Wednesday, November 12, a tree was dedicated to Katharine Emily Jensen, who unexpectedly died at the age of 22 in a tragic car accident on October 9. A group of approximately 60 students, faculty, family, and friends assembled to dedicate a pagoda dogwood tree to Katharine. The tree is #46 on the 25th Anniversary Nature Trail Self-Guided Walk. Dr.. Wendy Leeds-Hurwitz, professor of communications, organized the memorial on behalf of the communication department, at the request of the students. Donations were given by about two-dozen members of the campus community to cover the cost of the tree and its maintenance. Katharine was remembered at the ceremony through stories. Chancellor Jack Keating described how she organized a donation of T-shirts to the FEMA workers after the events of September 11,2001, which he only learned about after she did it, when he was thanked for the efforts of his campus. Mary Waid, lecturer in communication, spoke on behalf of all her professors about Katharine's work on a grant project with her last year. The project involved teaching conflict resolution skills to children, and Katharine was praised for her ability to work with them. Three Resident Advisors (RA), Chris Semenas, Myron Ulb, and Erica Gavin described their memories of Katharine as an RA and Residence Hall Director. All of the speakers stressed her generous nature and the considerable time she spent helping other students. They remembered her with poignant and emotional anecdotes, citing their personal experiences and loving memories. Her parents expressed their appreciation for UW-Parkside's dedication of the memorial tree. Her father announced that another tree will be planted in her memory at the FEMA facility, in recognition of her T-shirt project. This particular tree was chosen by Leeds-Hurwitz and Cathy Miner, a communications major who closely worked with Katharine, in part because of its cental location on campus a (near the outdoor classroom), and in part because of its unusual characteristics (it will flower in Spring and produce fruit in Summer). Chancellor Keating pointed out that its shape, with branches reaching in many directions, appropriately reflects Katharine's many interests. Katharine's pastor pointed out that the way th e tree's buds reach up toward the sky represents her uplifting spirit and optimistic viewpoint in life. A poem by Marco Morrison, communications major, and former PSGA president, was written in her honor for the occasion, and read aloud. He has given permission for the poem to be reprinted with this article. Life What is life If you have not learned to live? To live is to care and to devote yourself to the greater need not of yourself but of the world. What is life if you cannot open your heart to love? In life we gain respect from others by being ourselves and doing the things we know in our hearts are right. Not many people learn to live but those who truly live life to the fullest, will live in our hearts and in our spirits, long after their physical presence has gone. What is life? Life is you and me, making a difference in everything that we do and that we touch. To live is to learn from mistakes and to pick up the torch when great ones before us could not complete their journey. To live is to be free of the pressures of the outside world and focus on what really matters in life. Life is about people. It is about growing up in the way that we think, act, and treat each other. Life is about what you do while you are here. --Marco Morrison, 11/12/03 The Male Abortion By: Rosalyn Hill Most often when people think of abortion, two issues are at hand: the woman's rights and the innocent's life. The "male abortion is rarely thought of or discussed. Most people do not even consider it. A survey of 100 UW-Parkside students shows that only five percent know what the male abortion is. This is something to think about. When a woman brings a life into the world it is not her responsibility alone, so the issue at hand is, "What do we do with these baby-aborting fathers?" The male abortion is better defined in my work, "The Death of Deams " The Death of Dreams My mother couldn't explain why or how, she didn't even know who. When he raped her, he left no sign of his identity, but with a seed of his violence, they created me! Now that I am in school, I ask her day and night, "Why can't I get rid of his scar hanging over my head?" The kids always ask, "Where is he?" and I never can answer because when an innocent is aborted, it is never given a right to speak! Momma is constantly woiking, studying, praying, crying, and trying to explain why there is never enough! Never enough love in a single-parent home. Never-ending questions of, "What did I do wrong?" Never enough books, counseling sessions, kind words, gifts to make me forget he is not here and realize I am ALONE! Alone, why? Because momma birthed me into life, and daddy escaped leaving me with a Death of Dreams when he aborted me. Let us all remember to act responsibly. This is a mother and a father responsibility. Both men and women need to act responsibly, and take responsibility tor t h e i r a c t i o n s . — — , Page 6 The Ranger News January 29,2004 Unixer/ity Sport/ Kung Fu Concepts By Peng Her About five years ago, a friend of mine held black belts in Karate, Tae Kwon Do, and Aikido. She has won first place in many tournaments, but was beaten and raped by one perpetrator. This event questioned her skill level and how the martial arts were taught. This is why I'm teaching. I don't agree with how martial arts are being taught today. Many situations can be avoided with the proper knowledge. A large number of instructors today are only focused on recruiting students for profit. And after their recruitment effort, many of them have assistant instructors teach the class. My biggest concern is that many students I've met, who have black belts, don't have what it takes to be entitled to it. They have taken various types of martial arts since childhood and they still don't have what it takes to protect themselves. This is due to the lack of one-on-one with the instructor. These instructors stand in front of a fairly large class, punching in the air, and watching everyone imitate the motions. If you're a student in the back row, you can't see the instructor nor, can he or she see you. Martial arts, at their most potent form revolve from basic punching and kicking. There are no fancy kicks or twirling moves in the air. Because these moves, even after the fanciness, result back to using a basic kick and punch to attack. I designed a class where all formalities are cut away, leaving only the most basic and most effective moves. All long and telegraphic movements are thrown away, simply because they cause too much work and take too much time. In real life situations, your opponent is constantly fighting back. This is why I'm skeptical about many martial art demonstrators. These demonstrations, where the instructors are going through motions throwing their students around and knocking them down effortlessly, cause controversy. In a fight, both you and your opponent have one common interest, and that is to take the other person down without harming yourself. If two people were to really fight, no one is going to give their opponent his or her arm to be thrown around. It just doesn't happen! Williams earns permanent AD post at UW-Parkside After serving as acting athletic director at UW-Parkside for three years, David Williams has been hired as athletic director. Williams was hired after the university conducted a national search for an athletic director. "We did a national search, advertising in the NCAA News and locally," explained William Murin, Faculty Athletic Representative of UWParkside. "The position generated a pool of two dozen plus candidates of which two were interviewed." A search committee met with Chancellor Jack Keating to discuss its findings. After several internal conversations, Williams was offered the job. "I would like to thank Chancellor Jack Keating, the search committee, the coaching staff, and the university community for having faith in me to continue in this position," said Williams. "The University of Wisconsin- Parkside's administration continues to be committed to having a fist class athletic program. We have an outstanding coaching staff led by veterans Jim Kock, Rick Kilps, Mike DeWitt, and Lucian Rosa. I draw on these four coaches knowledge every day. Structurally, the athletic department is on par with other NCAA Division II universities. What I am most proud of is the performance of our student-athletes in the classroom. Student-athletes at UW-P understand the commitment to academics that our coaches expect and it is reflected in the team grade point averages." "I am fortunate that Lenny Klaver, Linda Draft, and Wayne Dannehl (all former UW-P athletic directors) are readily accessible. I hope to build on what they started. The direction they have given the athletic department over the years and the guidance they continue to give me is invaluable." Williams is a graduate of Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois, with a degree in education. The Prospect Heights, Illinois native earned a Masters Degree in Educational Administration from North Dakota State University. Williams served as an assistant men's basketball coach at NDSU and later was hired as the top assistant men's basketball coach at UW-Parkside under Jeff Rutter. In addition, Williams was the head men's golf coach at UW-Parkside prior to accepting the acting athletic director position in January of 2001. Williams is the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics third vice president. He also serves on the NCAA Division U men's basketball regional advisory committee and the NCAA degree completion committee. He serves the community as a member of the Kenosha Rotary West and as a board member for Junior Achievement. My style is similar to the police-fighting styles across the globe The only difference is that I focus more on technique and one-on-one with the instructor. If interested, come join or visit my sessions on Tuesdays & Thursdays, February 17 through April 29 at 4:00-6:00 p.m., in the Dance Studio of SAC building. The class is free. Sign up in the intramural office or for more information contact Tamie Falk-Day at falkday@uwp edu or (262) 595-2656. Kung Fu Concepts is sponsored by UW-Parksihe Intramural s. Page 7 The Ranger News January 29, 2004 MILLER LITE PRESENTS THE ILWAUKEE BREWERS Q4 WINTER TOUR The Milwaukee Brewers Visit UW-Parkside Approximately 200 Brewers fans filled the UW-Parkside Student Union to see some of their favorite Milwaukee Brewers players and the team's Manager, Ned Yost, on January 23. The Milwaukee Brewers travel from town to town in Wisconsin during winter to promote their team on what is called "The Milwaukee Brewers Winter Tour." The players who were in attendance to sign autographs included: Scott Podsednik, Bill Hall, Chris Capuano, Wayne Franklin, Jim Gantner, and Gorman Thomas. Ned Yost talked about the strong minor league players that the Brewer's have in their organization and the amount of success that the young talent is having in the minor leagues. He hopes that the youthful talent can develop over the next few years so that the Milwaukee Brewers can improve on their season record. His goal for the upcoming 2004 season was for the team to finish above .500. The Milwaukee Brewers will have a different look this season after they traded their super-star player Richie Sexson to the Houston Astros for six talented players. The event also included a raffle that benefited local youth programs. The main attraction in the raffle was an autographed Paul Molitor bobble head doll. Paul Molitor was recently inducted into The Major League Hall of Fame. Everyone who attended the event left with a smile on their face, and some sort of souvenir. Congratulations to the Fall Intramural Sports Champions!!! 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The style of into new territory, reaffirming her message to the world at large that she is music, whether you choose to call it "emo" or acoustic rock, bears strong a woman to be reckoned with. On Educated Guess, Difranco took on the similarities to the early Dashboard Confessional recording The Drowning task of recording an album by herself. She eschewed the use of a back-up E.P. The first track on Krohn's album, "Enough of You," is an old "emo" band to instead take the role on for herself, playing all the instruments and stalwart, the love song. The shining moment on this track, however, is when providing herself with background vocals. The newest role tor her on this his lead vocals harmonize with his background vocals that come in during album was that of being both recording engineer and producer. Another feathe second verse. The track "Blacksheep" begins as an anthem for individu- ture of the album that is all Difranco are the liner notes. The small booklet ality, but the sentiment that rings through clearer than his acoustic guitar is contains Difranco's original artwork and three previously unreleased poems that of his faith. In this song, Krohn places his very strong Christian beliefs by the singer. All of these things together make Educated Guess, a truly on the table so that there are no questions about the meaning of any of his one-woman show. lyrics. This blatant honesty that places him into the "emo" crown also makes it easier for the listeners to find themselves in the song. "Post Platonic" is a straightforward rock song with a guitar riff reminiscent of the Goo Goo Dolls about moving a relationship past the friendship stage and onto shaky ground. The final song on the demo could perhaps be the strongest in terms of instrumentation. On 'Til Be With You," Krohn accompanies his acoustic guitar with a driving piano track, wrapping up the demo with a message to the listener that they aren't alone. Overall, the demo is a strong start for an artist with immense potential. If you are a fan of acoustic artists or Christian artists, go to www.ioshuakrohn.com for information about Krohn, potential shows, and to hear the tracks from his demo. Desert Island Album What is a Desert Island Album? On her new album, unlike those of several of her contemporaries, Difranco avoids the trappings of a conventional pop sound and stays true to her "folk punk" roots. She maintains her role as spokeswoman for feminism, providing inspiration to women everywhere to remain strong in the face of today's ever-changing political landscape and urges men to call themselves feminists also. Politics, love, and lessons learned are also topics of choice throughout the album. Difranco's guitar sound is more on this album than any in the past, and her unique picking style feels most appropriately placed center-stage on these songs. Her style of shifting between screaming, moaning, and singing her brilliant lyrics adds a level of intensity to already combustible subjects. The most powerful tracks on the album aren't songs at all, but instead, they are spoken word renditions of her lyrics. Educated Guess offers an appropriate voice for a new beginning in an already legendary career. It is the albums that you would risk your life saving in a fire. They are albums that never get tiresome, even after that 78th listen. They are the albums that you have to have if you were ever stranded on a desert island. Of course you would also need some sort of listening device. Bright Eyes: Lifted or The Story is in the Soil, Keep your Ear to the Ground (label: Saddle Creek) This is the fourth studio album by indie-rock heroes Bright Eyes, fronted by the twenty something Nebraska genius, Conner Oberst. Bright Eyes is only one of the bands Oberst has created; he also leads the more outspoken, socioeconomic band Desaparecidos. Oberst has been putting his poetry into music since he was thirteen years old. Now in his twenties, he has built a very sturdy underground fan base. Conner Oberst has been tagged as being the next generation s Bob Dylan. He definitely has his critics, like Dylan. Some people are of the opinion that the lyrics are amateurish and that Oberst's trembling voice can be annoying. Through all the criticisms, there is no doubting the honesty of emotions that Oberst's lyrics and melodies evoke. This is probably Bright Eyes's biggest and most publicized album to date. Hardcore Bright Eyes fans will not be disappointed. Oberst, once again, comments on failed relationships, depression, soul searching, and the sad state of American society and government. The power of this album is in how the lyrics are maniacally spewed from Oberst so honestly. In one of Oberst's more spiritual songs he desperately questions, "If I sold my soul for a bag of gold, to you, which one of us would be the foolish one?" In the final track, he comments on commercialism and society in the quote, "Well, I guess that we all fit into your slogan on that tast food marquee: Red-blooded, White-skinned, oh, and the Blues. I got the Blues. That's Me!" The songs also have the catchiness of a Beatles tune. Of course, some songs are better than others; regardless, some of the standout tracks are- "Lover I Don't Have to Love," "Bowl of Oranges," "Nothing Gets Crossed Out," "Waste of Paint," and "Let's Not Sh*t Ourselves." This album has everything to make it interesting for a very long time, truthful lyrics sung over intricate yet catchy melodies. Every artist's objective is to convey a kind of universal human truth through his or her medium and Oberst creates art with this album. Page 9 The Ranger News January 29, 2004 Dec. 18: A political day at llW-Parkside Matt Gephardt and State Rep. Jim Kreuser visit UW-Parkside Matt Gephardt, the son of a leading presidential candidate, US Congressman Dick Gephardt (D-Missouri), paid a visit to UW-Parkside in December with State Representative Jim Kreuser (D-Kenosha). Rep. Kreuser is a UW-Parkside alumni and former president of the PSGA. He is currently the Democratic Leader in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Gephardt and Kreuser met with students and faculty to discuss the importance of education and health care issues. Matt Gephardt was diagnosed with cancer as a child. His father Dick and mother Jane spent a lot of time in the hospital with him during his treatment and helped set up a Ronald McDonald House in St. Louis for the families of sick children. Matt Gephardt shared the story of how he overcame that challenge and pursued his dream of starting his own business. After attending public schools, Matt Gephardt earned his undergraduate degree at Duke University and an MBA from Northwestern University. Matt succeeded in starting his own business during the 1990s. That business, like so many other small businesses, became a victim of the high tech bust. Today he works for a software firm in Atlanta, where he lives with his wife Tricia. Rep. Kreuser has endorsed Dick Gephardt for President, saying the Congressman's support from labor union families and his realistic healthcare plan make him the best choice. Chancellor Jack Keating greets U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Tommy Thompson on December 18. Thompson came to UW-Parkside to discuss Medicare issues with the local community. Matt Gephardt, son of former democratic presidential candidate Richard Gephardt, and State Representative Jim Kreuser talk politics with PSGA Secretary Joe Duncan. '* • ' •y ; yy- 'v -• ;,v•••»<•••••• -y '' ' *' - - ' - - s v s ' , , . s ° - -A What is your favorite rea tional Studies "The Newly weds." "The Real World." •;/./: i ; - 'J&i . - • tion Major. Criminal Justice Page 10 The Ranger News Jan uary 29, 2004 HEALTH & BODY By Emily Rasbornik I am so sick of the so called "health world." One day coffee is bad for you the next day it's good. I actually just heard that chocolate is really good for you and that vitamins can cause cancer. Do they want us fat and sick so we keep coming back for more bad advice? I think being healthy is very important, so I asked my doctor about what she thought about the "health world" and her stance seemed to be that magazines and newspapers will put anything in them to get you to read them, even if it isn't the truth. Well not in this paper! Frankly, I am sick of them changing their minds all the time. Each week I will research and find a good reliable health tip. Something we can rely on. My doctor gave me some great resources to look at that will help answer some of my questions. In each issue I will share my source and my new heath find. FIND # 1 Spring Break is fast approaching and I know we all want to look good. Here is some motivation to get healthy. Physical fitness is to the human body what fine tuning is to an engine. It enables us to perform up to our potential. Patience is essential. Don't try to do too much too soon and don't quit before you have a chance to experience the rewards of improved fitness. You can't regain in a few days or weeks what you have lost in years of sedentary living, but you can get it back if you persevere. And the prize is worth the price." The key to weight control is keeping energy intake (food) and energy output (physical activity) in balance. All information was collected from htto://healthfinder.gov FIND #2 Jason Meekma asked, "Does Yellow Dye # 5 really shrink your weenie?" I am assuming this question came from the long age myth that drinking Mountain Dew will shrink your testis, decrease your sperm count, or cause your weenie to grow smaller. The controversial ingredient is called Yellow Dye No. 5, also known as tartrazine; it is an FD&C (approved for use in food, drugs, and cosmetics) coloring dye commonly used to give various foods a bright lemon color. It has long been deemed safe by the Food and Drug Administration, and has been in use since 1916. So I am sure we would have heard something more than roomers about shrinking penises by now. So Jason If you drink a lot of Dew, you will notice one related perfectly harmless side effect, quite a bit of yellow liquid will flow out of your penis. All information collected from www.snopes.com/toxins/vellowhtm YOU'VE GOT QUESTIONS I'LL FIND ANSWERS. E-MAIL EMILY RASBORNIK AT REAL757@YANNN MU J*, MOLN Concourse Sponsored Br. Peer Health Educator At Northwestern, It All Adds Up! Combine an array of natural health care programs with an outstanding learning environment and you'll discover a unique institution... NORTHWESTERN HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY 2501 West 84th Street, Bloomington, MN 55431 (952)888-4777, ext.409 www.nwhealth.edu 1 the leader in natural pioneering natural health care education health care programs: chiropractic, massage therapy, acupuncture and Oriental medicine percent pass rate on chiropractic national board exams 50,000 wtKtf Wjrf-to- l student patient visits in f f to faculty ratio the University's /u clinic system M clii University clinics Page 11 The Ranger News January 29, 2004 Humorness H«Aey, you A "f© s ee MArfe //» It's 9 COMIC!!! Horoscopes ^ YL;-.-'. Y ^ it:.'.-v^r mam Aquarius It is quite possible that you or someone very close to you has been watching too much of the TLC channel. Have they been redecorating like mad or talking about having babies? They seem to be going through a phase of mommyness. It will pass - so be a good friend and stick by them through this terrible phase. Scorpio Scorpio, of all the signs - you are the hippest. You're damn cool and you know it. Pisces You have to chill out and listen to some music to clear your mind from the cluttery stupidness. You're stressed and you should run over to Best Buy or get on Kazaa or however you get your music, and opt for some happy stuff. I see Ben Kweller or the Beatles or Outkast being the optimum choice for your bringing your mood up. They're happy and you should have these in your collection anyway. Taurus This is the sign of the Bull. You are the biggest of the signs, like crab and scorpion and goat and all that. If any people with little animals for their sign try to fool you this week - just remind them that you're a bull and they'll remember their position. If they laugh at you for the bull comment, just grunt. Like Tim the Toolman Taylor. Arg ar ar. Just trust me I'm the astrologer here alright. Sagittarius Are you having a bad day? Aw. It's ok. We all have bad days. You'll make it through. Libra If you're thinking about starting a band - I'd suggest not. It will turn out to be a big fiasco of creative differences and you might as well just find a little known band (that's good) and tell people you're in that one instead. It will be less hassle in the end. If I'm totally off about the band thing - then find a stranger and show them this horoscope and complain about how this astrologer doesn't have a clue. If it will make you feel better -1 don't mind. Leo You are going to find the love of your life this month. You guys are perfect for each other so don't screw it up with your negativity and nonsense. Virgo You are beginning to doubt the path you're taking in life. Perhaps you'd rather be in California or in some other county traveling around. That's craziness and you know it, silly dreamer. Stay right where you are for a bit and learn a craft first. You don't want to find yourself out of your element and broke, right? Learn how to repair shoes or how to bind books. This will save you if you choose to venture out into the big scary world. Aries You need a significant other. There are lots of lonely people in this here town. Why not kill two birds with one stone and do a charitable act for the community as well? Go to a seedy-looking bar, find someone with black jeans and a bad haircut, and sweep them off their feet. Perhaps a roadie for a local cover band? He's practically famous! Go! C1 »-•-» /4 f l-> a I Cancer Is your close friend attempting to grow a moustache to make themselves appear dapper and manly? Like Tom Selleck perhaps? You know what you must do. If we all stick together we can help our fellow man, we musn't stand by and allow these people to cast themselves into a hellish world of unattractive aesthetics. Unattractive aesthetics. It sounds like it shouldn't make sense, but I looked it up so no worries. Capricorn I can't think of any witty predictions for you. I apologize. You already know what's up so why are you reading the horoscopes anyway? Treat yourself to a milkshake. Gemini You feel an emptiness in your life. You need a pick out a pop culture icon to guide you. There are many to choose from.. Let's see: Marilyn Monroe, Elvis, Britney Spears, Rick James, they're all very lovely choices. Collect their licensed merchandise, follow their life choices as good or bad as they may have been. Page 12 The Ranger News January 29, 2004 By Henry Gaskins As we continue to write Exposing the Sexes, I figure it will be best to describe the purpose of the column at the beginning of every semester, since inevitably there will be new students reading the newspaper. I will explain up front that my thoughts on what this column is about may differ from Emily's thoughts, but that is the foundation for the column itself - that we each describe a subject from our own perspective. The art of exposing is based on the fact that many people believe men and women think differently. So I will describe what I think, feel, and have experienced on a subject, and I believe Emily will do something similar. You may deduce from that: I am taking a male college-student perspective and she is taking a female college-student perspective; therefore, we write about common issues and incidents that occur within relationships. In the past, we have written about our perspectives on impressing, jealousy, and the "game" itself, among other issues. This semester we have a good line-up of topics to discuss as well. I am not attempting to represent the male sex in this column. It's not like a battle between the sexes. It's more like a case study: one random guy (who happens to work for the newspaper) and one random girl (who also happens to woik for the newspaper) each share what they think on a subject. The column itself is not meant to advise. In fact, one of the rules I give myself when writing this column is that I do not give advice. Although I consider myself to be a perfectly respectable guy with good general reasoning behind everything I do or think, I don't consider myself a person to give advice when it comes to relationships - reiterating that I can only write what I think, feel, and have experienced. I do, however, hope to invoke at least a couple provoking thoughts throughout the existence of this column. Since we write about relationships, it is only right to also include our current status on the dating scene, or whatever you want to call it. I'm single. I've been in many types of relationships: long-term, short-night, long-distance, living-with, dating friends, dating exes, dating co-workers, etc. I don't mean to present these as credentials or anything like that, because I don't pride myself in not sustaining a relationship. Instead I write these as a way of noting that I have experienced different interactions with members of the fairer sex. After all, if I had great credentials, I'm sure I wouldn't have been single for the past six (or so) months. That isn't 1a say I haven't (By "talked," I mean spoken to girls who I might be interested in dating and who also might be interested in dating me.) I've talked to plenty of girls in the past six months. My most recent conclusion on why I have not maintained a relationship is that I do not believe the girls I have been talking to actually know what they want in a guy or relationship. That is, of course, my own, personal opinion. But my own attraction to them has not necessarily been about what they want out of a relationship, although I have noted this in every case. My main attraction to a girl is more of what they want out of life. I think there are few people who really grab their own life and try to take direction. My current thought is that I may be searching for the impossible: a person who takes direction, appreciates me for who I am (human, if nothing else), and who coincides perfectly into my own life. Until then, or about the age 28,1 will remain single. art of Exposing ByEmily Rasbornik Well, we are back for another semester. Life seems to be moving faster and faster. I am a senior, but I think I will milk this college experience another year. It's a scary thought to be done with school. My freshman year I was planning on finishing college in four years, having a great job right out of school, and thinking about marrying my wonderful boyfriend who is now an ex. Wow, how life flies by. I finally seem to be "growing up," but I feel like my relationships are not. They are being stunted by confusion and hopelessness. I cannot get away from the phrase "You can't have your cake and eat it too." I hear it all the time and it never really made sense to me. So I thought I would try and expose these cake eaters, by making sense of this phrase. I guess right now, it seems like so many people do not want to be in real relationships. They don't want to settle down or be honest with how they feel, like they have other priorities in life that need to be attended to and they don't really know how to balance it all out. I have met plenty of girls and guys who can't seem to make decisions : the opposite sex. There are a lot of different people in this world and everyone seems to fall in all sorts of categories but I have narrowed it down to two main groups. Type one is people who want to date around, see what others have to offer and not be committed to anyone. But I found something weird in this group, they still have one person they are in contact with when they aren't playing the field. They don't want to be alone so they string someone along to make them feel good. This one person is usually in group two. Group two people want to settle down, are fine with commitment, and want to balance everything in life with someone else. Group two are people think that relationships are very important and see great value in them. Usually group two people get into a relationship wanting, to give it their all. They confess their love and then get toyed with from the people in group one. They want all the benefits of the relationship, but when a problem arises, they try to act like they are confused and don't want to settle down. They don't want to deal with the common problems that come with relationships or maybe they don't know how to. They have no clear boundaries, and they end up taking group two for a ride. The weird thing is, group two gets in the car with no seat belt and allows themselves to be taken for a ride. Maybe they don't want to be taken for a ride, but it's like they can't control it, they try to comfort their own emotions by doing things that will end up hurting them, because they claim to have no control. They base decisions off emotions. Its like they are so scared to see that the other person doesn't like them. I have learned that you get what you tolerate. Group one can't be honest, knowing they really don't like a person, and then they lead group two on because they like the attention. Group 1 tends to say things like "Oh sorry, I don't know if I like you, I am so confused." Well, I happen to think that is a line of bull. They know dam well what is going on, they just want the other to be around when they want them and then leave when they're through with them. Hence die phrase: "You can't have your cake and eat it too." Instead of using emotions as a tool to help make logical decisions, Group two does filings based off emotions and reenforces this phrase by not removing themselves form the situation. I don't think people realize they may fall into group one or two, it's just a natural pattern that they go through, and I don't think anyone really tries to identify what's going on. If they did I am sure the unhealthy relationship circles in their life would slowly stop. I also need to throw in a group three, the miscellaneous people, and the ones who are in happy relationships, dealing with the common relationship problems, taking one day at a time and loving one another. I am sure this is where we all hope to be someday. Life flies by very quickly, mine seems to be in 6th gear going 99mph, but my friends and family kick it down to 5th by helping me remember about the real loving relationships that I have with them. No one should be scared to see the truth of what they're relationship really is about. This is what Exposing the Sexes is. Questions? Comments? Thoughts? Concerns? Any other ideas? E-mail Emily Rasbornik at real757@yahoo.com or Henry Gaskins at uw_paperboy@yahoo.com Page 13 The Ranger News January 29, 2004 I'll qualify I won't I'll qualify I won't STUDENT ORGANIZATION & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY FAIR IAN 2 a UPPER MAIN PLACE >5 iwr-tir | Sxwrd tn Crurtu** Coiid h Vofcartre TV WtV HMq V p*rcr« wSfc r cv4*l » Ccr-f If If. ;«>?>»;. § There's a lot to know about qualifying for the Earnelllncome Tax Credit (EITC). You need to work and earn less than $34,692. If you have children, they must meet three qualifying test% And that's just to name a few. But the most important thing to knc^is you can get help figuring it all out. Visit us on the web, call 1-800-TAX-1040 or ask your tax preparer When it comes to getting help claiming everything you honestly deserve, consider it done. 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Call Elton, (262) 488-1922 LEADING WITH GREATNESS Md THRIVING AS A TEAM This workshop will provide you with the framework to capitalize on your strengths as a leader, establish credibility, build trust and empower, inspire and motivate those around you towards achieving the group's goals. You will learn how to avoid the seven fatal flaws of ineffective leaders. Research has shown that teams can produce increased creativity, maximum productivity, make better decisions by generating ideas from different perspectives. If you want to take your team to the next level—then this workshop is for you. Lunch will be served Call 595-2278 or email engel@uwp.edu for further information or to reserve your space. Sponsored by Student Activities Qnma WIthJennaine M. Davis of High Impact Training INI0N SQUARE 8:30am-3:30pm Sponsored by Student Activities fll!,U"^grSiTy of WisfonSin" Parl<s'de provides services for patrons with soecial St/ "" Please cortact Parkside Student Center for assistance, (262) 595-2345. Personals Jan. 31: Happy Birthday Emily Stroanbusch!!! I paid $3 for this advertisement just to say: BUSH SUCKS!!! Be sure to write your Valentine a classified!!! Hurry, classifieds are due February 6th!!! Classified ads are 25 cents per word. For Questions or to submit an ad, e-mail rangerads_ uwp@yahoo.com or call the ranger news at (262) 595-2287. You can also stop by The Ranger News office at Wyllie D139C to submit a classified BALLIN' ON A BUDGET: MAKING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR PROGRAMMING DOLLARS Presented by SABRINA MORGAN & MACY YUEN, Uwp Alumna Come to this program to learn the do's and donfs of budgeting. Learn how to plan events and advertise on-campus on a small budget. We will go through the strategies on how to pinch those pennies and stretch your dollars. Join us to get more for less! FRIDAY, FEB. 6th MtP NOON, UNION 206 LEADERSHI P S E R I E S http://oldweb.uwp.edu/admin/union/activities.html _ Sponsored by Student Activities pr"vidw «™ce! for patrons with special N ' contort llw Parfa.de Studenl Center for assistance. (262) 59S-234S. ) Page 15 The Ranger News January 29, 2004 12-3-03 Lead Foot. Outer Loop Rd. 10:44 A citation was issued to a driver for traveling 49 mph in a 24mph. zone. 12-3-03 Nomad. Union. 12:43p.m. Officers were dispatched to the Union as a result of a homeless person bothering staff. 12-3-03 Lead Foot. Outer Loop Rd/CTH JR. 10:17 A citation was issued to a driver for failure to stop/improper stop at a stop sign. 12-5-03 Why Would You Park Here? 2:25 Officers noticed a vehicle in the Tallent Hall parking lot. Driver was transported to Kenosha Jail for intoxication and drugs. 12-5-03 Kleptomaniac. GRNQ. 10:00a.m. A purse was reported missing from GRNQ when owner walked away for a few minutes. 12-5-03 No Passing. 6:46 p.m. A citation was issued to a driver for passing in a no-passing zone. 12-5-03 Technical difficulties. 5:24 p.m. Popcorn caused a fire alarm. 12-6-03 Stop Spinning SAC. 4:36 p.m. A person was found lying on the ground because of being dizzy. Person was transported to Aurora Hospital. 12-8-03 Kleptomaniac. 11:41 p.m. A student reported money was taken from a desk drawer without permission. 12-8-03 Kleptomaniac. Ranger Hall. 7:00 A student reported money and personal items missing from her room. 12-8-03 Cant We All Get Along? 2:45 A student reported being shoved by another student. 12-9-03 12-10-03 12-10-03 12-12-03 12-11-03 12-12-03 12-13-03 12-13-03 12-17-03 12-17-03 12-19-03 Drink Up. Outer Loop Rd. 12:29 a.m. A citation was issued for underage drinking. Klepto. WYLL Market. 4:31p.m. 12-19-03 A student reported that her backpack was Obnoxious Under-ager. 12:04 a.m. 12-20-03 A citation was issued to a student for underage drinking and resisting or obstructing an office. Druggies. University Apts. 3:30 p.m. 12-20-03 Dispatch received a marijuana complaint. Citations were issued for possession/use of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. 12-21 -03 Klepto. Outer Loop Rd. 1:02 p.m. Students reported to the police department items were missing from their apartment without permission. 12-19-03 All Cracked Up. 8:39 a.m. A victim reported that eggs were thrown at her car. Prank Yanker. Ranger Hall. 8:10 A student reported receiving harassing telephone calls. Getting Off Easy. 11:11 p.m. Officers were dispatched for a medical assist. Warning was given for underage drinking. Shame, Shame, Shame. 1 02 p.m. A citation was issued to a driver for operating a vehicle without a valid driver's license and nonregistered car. More Druggies. 8:34 p.m. A student was taken into custody for an arrest warrant. Citations were issued for possession of marijuana. Klepto. 1:08 p.m. A victim reported to dispatch that money was missing from his wallet in an unlocked locker. 12-23-03 12-26-03 12-29-03 1-3-04 1-3-04 1-8-04 Yes, another Klepto. 2:40 p.m. A victim reported that her backpack was missing. Her backpack was later found with items missing. Deer in the Headlights. 5:23 p.m. Officers were dispatched after a vehicle struck a deer. Zero Integrity. 5:30 p.m. A victim reported to dispatch that his vehicle was damaged in a hit Bye Bye. Union Lot. 5:50 a.m. A vehicle that had been parked in the Union Lot for several weeks was towed. Stop Picking Ybur Nose. 1:44 p.m. A citation was issued to a driver for inattentive driving. Boozing Behind the Wheel. 12:27 Citations were issued to a driver for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Subject was transported to Kenosha Jail. Damn Chemists. GRNQ. 10:22 a.m. It was reported to the police that someone attempted to enter the chem istry stockroom. No Patience. 11:55 p.m. Citations were issued to students for underage drinking. Sounds like a Party. University Apartments. 12:32 a.m. Several citations were issued for underage drinking. Aliens? 7* Street. 3:02 p.m. It was reported to the police department that a suspicious metal aluminum box was found in woods. It was determined-this was a box used for games. Drink Up. Ranger Hall. 10:37 p.m. Citations were issued to students for underage drinking. Someonefe trying to save some Money. Comm Arts. 2:46 p.m. A student reported her parking permit removed from her vehicle without permission. The Recil World - Ion Die90 Thursday's at 4 PM UIIPZ 101.7 RM Listen to Exposed on Thursdays @ 4:00 for Exclusive Interviews with The Real World-San Diego! February 5: Cameron February 12: More San Diego Guests! 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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 34, issue 7 Headline Used for newspapers, the Headline element describes the main article of the issue. Winter Break! Series Number The series number of the original collection. UWPAC124 Ranger News Text Any textual data included in the document THE RANGER NEWS [DECEMBER 15, 2003 STUDY TIPS FOR FINALS WEEK PG. 2 Miss AMERICA PG. 4 LEARN FREEDOM p g . 5 SPORTS PG. 6 MOVIES Pg. 7 DEAR EMILY Pg. 9 HOROSCOPES & CLASSIFIEDS PG. 10 POLICE B EAT PG. LL UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-PARKSIDE'S STUDENT NEWSPAPER mLJ1 Ho Ho Ho WmterBreak!!! Jungle/ Ho Ho Ho J (Angle/ This tree was dedicated to Richard Krueger. The lights were donated by Badger Electronics. The tree was decorated by friends and co-workers ot Richard Krueger. Letter Trom the 'Editor... Merry Christmas, Parkside! The very end of the semester is upon us. I hope everyone feels they have gained useful knowledge in the past couple months. I know there are some seniors graduating this month, and to that, I have to say congratulations and good luck in the future. This is our Christmas/Winter Break issue of The Ranger News. We have included a slightly humorous list of safety tips on page five I hope you all take seriously. In our "Dear Emily..." advice column on page ten, Emily Wood explains how you can make it through the giving season with little money. Emily Rasbornik and myself explore the art of giving from our own perspectives in "Exposing the Sexes" on page nine. Also, we have study Please, keep your questions/comments coming to The Ranger News via e-mail (rangernews@journalist.com) or by dropping pieces off at The Ranger News office in Wyllie D139C. Thank you! STUDY TIPS tips for finals week in case any of you need some lastminute pointers for the upcoming tests. (You'll just have to guess what page that is on.) We're going to be working around the clock during winter break to make this newspaper ready for the Spring 2004 semester. My hope is to represent more student organizations, get more students interested and involved with some of the opportunities here on campus, and provide the UW-Parkside community with a publication that is noteworthy for its efforts on trying to increase the popularity of the community. It's going to be a challenge for us, but this is what we are setting out to do. I say, "Look out, 2004, we're gonna tear you apart!" On behalf of The Ranger News staff, I want to wish everyone happy holidays. --Henry D. Gaskins Editor-in-Chief The Ranger News' staff is dedicated to publishing the most reliable, reasonable, and entertaining information they can provide. By Emily Rasbornik FOR FINALS WEEK —Get started on Monday the week before final exams. Think of finals week as finals weeks. —Sleep. You need at least four hours of sleep a night to function. College finals are designed to make you think. If you are sleep deprived, you won't be able to comprehend (or answer) the challenging questions you will face. -Determine what type of final you will be taking. A noncomprehensive final will cover all the information given/discussed after the last mid-term exam. There are also comprehensive finals. Comprehensive finals cover all of the information covered from day one of the class. Determining which type of final you will be taking could make a huge difference in the time you'll need to commit to studying for a particular final. —Focus on your notes. If you are 23 chapters behind in your reading for a class, don't spend the night before the final trying to read the material for the first time. Unless the professor has clearly stated that the book covers different content than the lecture and that it will be covered on the test, you're better off focusing on your notes (assuming you have been to class). —Hide. Study in an out-of-the-way place. As tempted as you are to study with your friends, you're best bet is to find a place of your own where you can think. Avoid the mass hysteria at the student union and flee from people wanting to borrow your notes. -Don't chase an old test. Don't spend the entire night before trying to run down a copy of last year's exam. Even if you do find one, you'll most likely be very disappointed to find that it bears little resemblance to this year's test. —Stop cramming five minutes before the test. Use this time before the test to relax, catch your breath, and take a minute to get focused. By cramming until the last 30 seconds before you sit down to take the exam, you will more than likely just confuse yourself or walk into a wall trying to read and get to your desk. -Read all of the directions carefully. Read through the entire test to see what you are up against. Determine if you will have any time pressure and if it is manageable. Determine where the easy points are. Answer those questions first if you think you may be short on time. This will leave the most time to focus on the harder portions of the exam. If different sections of the exam are weighted differently on the point scale, do not waste all of your time on the 2 point questions when there are heavier-weighted 10 point questions to tackle. -Stay calm during the exam. If at first glance, the test is overwhelming, remember to breathe! Do not panic. If you don't know the answer to a question, move on to the next question and come back later. Remind yourself that you are well prepared, and take the exam one question at a time. You will gain momentum by answering the easy questions first—and you will do better by keeping your head in the game. —Ask questions if allowed. If you do, you may find that you gain a great deal of clarity about what the professor is truly getting at with the question. You might even get a feel for the answer the professor is looking for if you listen closely. -Stay for the entire session. Reread the questions and your answers to them. Make sure you understand what the question is really asking and that you have answered the question completely and accurately THE RANGER NEWS STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF HENRY GASKINS COPY EDITOR TRACY MEDEK ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT DIRECTOR EMILY RASBORNIK ADVERTISING MANAGER CHRISTINE FERRER BUSINESS MANAGER SONYA GONZALEZ PHOTO EDITOR SCOTT STEFANI LAYOUT EDITOR WILL BRINKMAN DESIGN & L AYOUT WILL BRINKMAN HENRY GASKINS EMILY RASBORNIK REPORTERS EMILY WOOD KATIE DYLEWSKI RANGER ADVISOR JUDITH LOGSDON THE RANGER NEWS HAS MEETINGS EVERY MONDAY AT NOON. ALL STUDENTS AND FACULTY OF UW-PARKSIDE ARE WELCOME, PLEASE F EEL FREE TO A TTEND! WYLLIE D-13 9C PHONE:(262) 595-2287 FAX: ( 262) 595-2295 Page 3 THE RANGER NEWS December 15, 2003 Teamwork Makes the Dream Work What does a motivated family-oriented organization look like? Where would students go to find individuals who work to bring out the talents in others? How can one find educational and social events on campus that represent a diverse student body? See Lor president of the Parkside Asian Organization (PAO) concludes that PAO is just this type of organization. "I love the organization...! have seen the growth over the years, and Ranger Gr owl Dear Ranger Growl, I'm sick of the sickness! People are always coming to class coughing, sneezing, sniffling, and weazing. They are disrupting my learning experience. My biggest pet peeve is when some sick b*st*rd coughs during an important part of a lecture. Ok, I understand that some students are paying for their own education, and I respect that. However, other students are also paying for their own education, and deserve a healthy learning environment. Please don't come to class and infect others. The bookstore does sell Vitamin C and Halls cough drops to aid in your health crisis. Please utilize this on-campus opportunity. — Health Affectionado, M.D. Dear Ranger Growl, I've been reading The Ranger News lately, and the number of errors throughout the newspaper never cease to amaze me. Do you guys have any knowledge of layout or graphics design? It is a sloppy publication and many of the stories give misinformation or lack information. I was just wondering how much time you guys actually put into making the paper? — Vince Martin Thank you for reading. We are growing as a publication. To answer your questions, we don't know much about graphics design and layout; however, we are hiring an intern for next semester to help strengthen that area of the newspaper. The amount of time we spend working on the paper depends on the amount of people we have helping us. We are always looking for an extra set of eyes to bring to our attention flaws before the paper gets printed. We encourage student involvement in all student organizations and anyone who wants to help us out is welcome, wanted, and needed. Do you have a complaint? If so, write to The Ranger Growl. Bring any letters to Wyllie D139C (across from the Career Center). Your complaints will be voiced in The Ranger News, and who knows...maybe it will be addressed formally. what I most appreciate is how we worked together to bring it up. Shoua and I worked to make this organization what it is after it fell. I am happy for the board and advisor Carmen Ireland who has helped tremendously to organize and reorganize our organization." PAO focuses on members' individual talents. The members are like a family—very supportive of and compassionate toward one another. I observed PAO's December, 2 meeting. Its very arrangement exuded a warm, hospitable environment. The members were seated around a wooden, kitchen-like table. The chairs were all at the same level, which eliminated feelings of intimidation and superiority. Not once did I hear anyone raise their voice, or purposely show signs of disrespect. There was a constant flow of ideas in the room, giving voice to all who were present. This particular meeting consisted of an executive board with two general assembly members present to observe and give input. Mr. Kong Lee, a Communication Major seeking teacher certification, grades 1-9, holds the prestigious position of "Member at Large." This dynamic individual gives the general assembly a voice. Mr. Lee stated, "PAO builds you up and gives you confidence." Other members echoed those sentiments. Some of the common qualities expressed within this group are growth, security, diversity, and togetherness. Fue Xiong, the PAO Parkside Student Government Representative Association (PSAG) was one of the first members to join PAO, not to mention one of the founders. He states, "I am happy to represent PAO in the PSGA. PAO is a secure environment for all people. We have grown together to bring PAO to the top. I would like to thank all of the people over the years that have helped to make this organization what it is today. I would especially like to thank this year's participants for all of their hard work''. Other members shared their fond experiences with PAO. First semester freshmen Lyhouawang Sayaxang said, "At first I did not know what to expect, but I found that when the group has a disagreement or a clash we found our way back together to be productive. We have a rainbow of personalities, but somehow we all mix. See Lor would like to state for the record "all are welcomed . Vice President Shoua reiterates, "Everyone is so comfortable, and anyone who joins will feel the same". This organization has a group ot positive and resourceful people. They are willing to help empower anyone to become all that they can. Advisor Carmen Ireland is know as the backbone of the group, as well as their "mamma." She has this to say about the organization: "They are terrific. They are bilingual. Although, I do not speak their language I can see why they need this organization. They are a growing organization that went from 5-35 registered members over the last five vears". This is a group well worth recognizing and definitely an organization worth joining. Parkside Asian Organization encourages all students to come and be a part of the organization for the 2003-200 school year. First & last Month's Rent Free for December Move-ins!!! * Restrictions Apply FALL INTO LUXURY AT BAYSIDE TOWNHOMES NEWER 3 BEDROOM 2 1/2 BATH HOMES Each Home Features: * .sratoes 3 ted mow, 2 1/2 bald flaw ptaas * A^acked 1 ear oversized garage wild opeaer * Private ealraaees wild balconies and paflas « F ill slrawasder& diyer laeaeddowe * Eaenfr eflfcteal gas deal «cealial air * Range, refri^rator, dishwasher and garbage disposal in each home * Carpeting throi^hout * 1600 sq. ft. floor plans * Rents starting at $1 ,©l O KnysMe Towndoiws 1521 Sheridan Road, Unit H, Kenosha, Wl 9k* an appok&nMt ca£- 2fi2-551-0411 or ^l-704-7»00 .9wjQ>ik?r.9Jf cManapid 6jr &&&*> T&&2- Page 4 THE RANGER NEWS December 15, 2003 1998 Miss America Comes to UW-Parkside 1998 Miss America Kate Shindle speaks at Union Cinema on Dec. 9. ( * f*ui Your Us/is4.r%. Your /*\ou$* Is! 7 Save Time and Money with ECU's Electronic Services. TJU*i Koo*\s zso 595-2i50 Hi i our 5.' Monday-Thursday 9am - 4pm Friday 9am - 5pm Wisconsin's Education, eaithcare Employees, Current & Past Students and Their Families. www.ecu.com By Henry Gaskins Kate Shindle, 1998 Miss America, came to Union Cinema on Tuesday, December 9 to discuss HIV and AIDS awareness. The event was free for the UW-Parkside community, sponsored by Peer Health Educators, Parkside Activity Board, Parkside Adult Student Association, Parkside Student Government Association, Rainbow Alliance, and the Pre- College Program. More than 50 people showed up for the event. Ever since Shindle became Miss America, she has been using her fame and image to lead the public to a higher knowledge of HIV/AIDS awareness. She said she saw the effects of AIDS first-hand, and she knew that if she became Miss America it would be her opportunity to try to make a difference. She has toured all around the states trying to teach children and adults of all ages the importance of safe sex. "It can be difficult to speak at some places. You walk into a theater full of 11- and 12- year-old children and think 'My god, I hope these kids aren't sexually active or sharing needles.' But the reality is that they may be, and we need to educate them to be safe." Shindle flew in from New York to speak at UW-Parkside. She is currently an actress, but said she will continue to use her status as former Miss America to educate the public. She also noted that the Miss America Pageant, as an institution, has a great impact on society because it gives young women a chance to take action on issues that they feel are important in society. After about an hour of discussing the impact and prevention of HIV and AIDS, Shindle held a question/answer session, where the audience could ask anything from what it is like being Miss America to her efforts on AIDS awareness. "The most common myth," Shindle said, "is that thought, 'oh, it can't happen to me.' That is a dangerous attitude." Great Student Leaders Are Popping Up Everywhere! e One! Apply for a Student Leadership Position! Pick up applications at: Res Life Office, Student Activities, Student Health & Counseling Center, Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, Ranger Card Office & Wellness Center. - Page 5 THE RANGER NEWS December 15, 2003 THE CASE OF MUMIA ABU-JAMAL By Emily Rasbornik "To learn freedom is to Educate yourself." "Who is Mumia Abu-Jamal? He is a renowned journalist from Philadelphia who has been in prison since 1981 and in death row since 1983 for allegedly shooting Philadelphia police officer Daniel Faulkner. He is known as the "Voice of the Voiceless" for his award winning reporting on police brutality and other social and racial epidemics that plague communities of color in Philadelphia and throughout the world. Mumia had received international support over the years in his efforts to overturn his unjust convictions." "Mumia's case has been a unifying point for many social struggles because it concentrates issues vitally important to our future, such as the rise in prison populations, police brutality, the death penalty, persecution of political dissent, and the continuation of white supremacy and racism in the U.S. From death row, Mumia has continued to speak through his journalism for all who are oppressed. He has published four books, and his weekly columns are published throughout the world. His case is one of the most important social justice fights of our time." A student presentation was given on Wednesday, December 10, 2003 at noon in Union Square. The students used the story of Mumia Abu-Jamal as an example of how the US government is taking more control of our freedoms and rights. They talked about the USA Patriot Act. Here are some points that were made at the presentation and on the handout: "Just 45 days after the September 11 attacks, with virtually no debate, Congress passed the USA PATRIOT Act. Under this sweeping legislation, the government can... — Collect information about what books you read, what you study, your purchases, your medical history, and your personal finances. (SECTION 215) — Search your home and not even tell you. (SECTION 213) — Label you a "terrorist" if you belong to an activist group. (SECTION 411) — Monitor your e-mails and watch what Internet sites you visit. (SECTION 216) — Take away your property without a hearing. (SECTION 806) --Spy on innocent Americans. (SECTION 412) — Wiretap you under a warrant that doesn't even have your name on it. (SECTION 216)" Student Edd Reynolds had the biggest impact on me. He had a deep and powerful message on politics today and how they are changing our lives. He began elaborating on the above points and then stated, "The question should not be whether you or not you support our troops, but whether or not you support our government's policies. Did protection from terrorism become harmful to our freedoms? Well it seems that in America it does not make a very good political strategy to even ask such questions." He even stated that according to the USA Patriot Act he could be reprimanded for trying to educate his fellow students about what is going on in politics. The presentation was very informative and created a stir of emotions. Great job to Ethnic Studies 201, students obtained a lot from thought provoking information from your presentation. Local contact info: NYC Free Mumia Abu-Jamal Coalition P.O. Box 16 New York, NY 10030 www.freemumia.com (212) 330-8029 Winter Break Safety Tips 10.) Wear mittens and a hat. Consider investing in a scarf. 9.) Don't talk to strangers. 8.) Look both ways before you cross the street. If you're with someone else, hold hands. 7.) Beware of avalanches. 6.) Cover your mouth when you cough. 5.) Use condoms. Don't double-bag, unless it's your groceries. 4.) Let crazy drivers have the right-of-way. 3.)Don't put rocks in the middle of snowballs. 2.) Don't eat yellow snow. 1.) Please, don't drink and drive. (Courtesy of The Ranger News) Page 6 THF RANGER NEWS December 15, 2003 t Txtiwi?C;TTV Sports UW-Parkside 2004 Wrestling Schedule Sat.- Sun. Jan. 3-4 Away Midwest Classic (Indianapolis, IN) 4:00 p.m. Fri. Jan. 9 Home Minn. State-Mankato 7:00 p.m. Sat.- Sun. Jan. 17-18 Away NCAA II Duals (Cleveland, IN) 10:00 a.m. Wed. Jan. 21 Away UW-Oshkosh 7:00 p.m. Wed. Jan. 28 Home UW-Stevens Point 7:00 p.m. Sun. Feb. 1 Home New York University 11:00 a.m. Fri.- Sat. Feb. 6-7 Away Wheaton Invitational 2:00 p.m. Sun. Feb. 29 Away NCAA II Regionals (Edmund, OK) 11:00 a.m. Fri. - Sat Mar. 12-13 Away NCAA II Nationals (Mankato, MN) 11:00 a.m. Great Lakes Valley Conference 2003-04 Women's Basketball TEAM Bellarmine Quincy Indianapolis Lewis Wis.-Parkside Southern Indiana SIU Edwardsville Northern Kentucky Kentucky Wesleyan Saint Joseph"s Missouri-St. Louis Recent Scores Thursday, December 4 at UW-Parkside 70 Indianapolis 45 at Quincy 78 Ky. Wesleyan 62 at Lewis 87 N. Kentucky 74 Southern Indiana 81 at UM-St. Louis 57 Bellarmine 70 SIU Edwardsville 69 Saturday, December 6 'at Lewis 71 Bellarmine 68 Indianapolis 82 at St. Joseph's 64 *at SIU Edwardsville 87 Kentucky Wesleyan 68 *Northern Kentucky 77 at UW-Parkside 66 'at Quincy 92 Southern Indiana 64 Tuesday, December 9 at Missouri-St. Louis 69 Pittsburg State 64 at St. Joseph's 89 Huntington 64 Dec. 11 W-L Pet. 3-1 .750 3-1 .750 3-1 .750 3-1 .750 2-1 .667 2-2 .500 2-2 .500 2-2 .500 0-3 .000 0-3 .000 0-3 .000 Longwell and Bidwell to wrap gifts at Reqency Mall in Racine It's the Packer Wrappers for Packer Backers event at Regency Mall Tuesday, December 16, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Green Bay Packers Rvan Longwell and Josh Bidwell will demonstrate their tape and paper offensive skills by wrapping customer gifts at the Verizon Wireless Gift Wrap Center near Sears. Customers will receive an autographed gift card with the wrapped gift. One gift per customer please. "We're delighted that Verizon Wireless has brought the Green Bay Packers to support our community gift wrap program," said Tiffany Bernhardt, Regency Mall Marketing Director. Between 5 and 7 p.m., customers can enter to win a full-size Wilson football autographed by both Longwell and Bidwell or a pair of 50-yard line tickets to the Denver Broncos game at Lambeau Field on Sunday, December 28, 2003. Entry forms will be available at a table near Sears. One entry per person, please. The Verizon Wireless Gift Wrap Center is staffed by local nonprofit organizations now until Christmas Eve. Non-profit organizations raise funds by receiving tips from customers. One dollar per package is suggested. Regency Mall, located at the intersections of Highway 11 and 31 in Racine, is owned by CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. is one of the top five owners of shopping centers in North America and has a portfolio of 161 properties in 25 states. Shares of the company are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "CBL." The company website is www.cblproperties. com. Great Lakes Valley Conference 2003-04 Men's Basketball Standings as of A.M. Dec. 9 W-L Pet. 4-0 1.000 4-0 1.000 4-0 1.000 3-1 .750 2-2 .500 1-2 .333 1-2 .333 1-3 .250 0-3 .000 0-3 .000 0-4 .000 TEAM Indianapolis Southern Indiana Lewis Northern Kentucky SIU Edwardsville Missouri-St. Louis Kentucky Wesleyan Quincy Wis.-Parkside Saint Joseph's Bellarmine Recent Scores Thursday, December 4 'at SIU Edwardsville 68 Bellarmine 53 'Indianapolis 78 at UW-Parkside 74 *at Quincy 80 Kentucky Wesleyan 74 *at Lewis 82 Northern Kentucky 69 'Southern Indiana 95 at Missouri-St. Lous 80 Saturday, December 6 'at Lewis 96 Bellarmine 75 'Indianapolis 92 at St. Joseph's 84 'Kentucky Wesleyan 77 at SIU Edwardsville 70 'Northern Kentucky 80 at UW-Parkside 79 'Southern Indiana 80 at Quincy 69 Monday, December 8 at Southern Indiana 72 Henderson State 62 EARN CASH TODAY AND HELP SAVE LIVES! Donate your life-saving blood plasma & receive $20 TODAY* or $50 This Week!* (for approx. 2 hours of your time) Call or slop by: ZLB Plasma Services 1601 Washington Ave. Suite 200 Racine, Wl 53403 262-633-0454 www.zlb.com •Fees and donation time may varyt •New donors onSy UWRN-9/18-12/11 Page 7 THE RANGER NEWS December 15. 2003 MOVIES & Music Weekend Box Office (December 5-7) 1. The Last Samurai...$24,271,354 (Cumulative...$24,271,354) 2. Honey...$12,856,040 (Cumulative...$12,856,040) 3. The Hunted Mansion...$9,394,18 (Cumulative...$45,974,409) 4. Elf...$8,026,797 (Cumulative...$139,527,719) 5. Dr. Seuss' Cat in the Hat...$7,141,855 (Cumulative...$85,297,270) 6. Bad Santa...$7,014,010 (Cumulative...$27,138,311) 7. Gothika...$5,250,356 (Cumulative...$49,545,578) 8. The Missing...$4,034,563 (Cumulative...$21,805,272) 9. Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World...$3,722,008(Cumulative...$72,555,668) 10. Love Actually...$3,561,360 (Cumulative...$48,743,275) 11. Timeline...$2,729,568 (Cumulative...$16,797,982) 12. The Matrix Revolution...$1,352,380 (Cumulative...$135,673,369) Top Albums 1. Jay-z, The Black Album 2. No Doubt, The Singles 3. Britney Spears, In the Zone 4. Hilary duff, Metamorphosis 5. Various Artists, Now 14 6. Toby Keith, Shock'n Y'all 7. Josh Groban, Closer 8. G-Unit, Beg For Mercy 9. Korn, Take A Look In The Mirror 10. Outkast, Speakerboxxx/The Love Below 11. Blink-182, Blink-182 12. Nelly, Da Derrty Versions-The Reinvention Upcoming Movies In Theaters December 12 1. Love don't Cost a Thing 2. Something's Gotta Give 3. Stuck on You 4. Crust 5. Girl With a Pearl Earing 6. The Statement In Theaters December 19 1. The Lord of the Rings: The Returr of the King (comes out on the 17th) 2. Mona Lisa 3. Calendar Girls 4. The Fog War 5. The Hebrew Hammer 6. House of sand and Fog 7. Two Men Went to War In Theaters December 25 1. Monster (comes out on the 24th) 2. Cheaper by the Dozen 3. Cold Mountain 4. Paycheck 5. Peter Pan 6. The Company 7. Young Black Stallion T)IAYOU (Know... Renee Zellweger doesn't see what the big deal is about the fact that she put on weight to play Bridget Jones. She slimmed down for Chicago and now plumped up again for the sequel. "I was followed around Heathrow (airport) by a guy wlm wanted to take a picture of my backside. I don t understand the obsession. Then the film was first coming out the question I was asked the most was regarding my weight, and again it's happer :ng. Information collected from http://-novies.yahoo.eom/news/a /20031128/1070772600 tml Upcoming Albums Week of December 16 1. Lex Diamond Story - Raekwon 2. M.A.D.E. - Memphis Bleek 3. Ceremony: Remixes & Rarities - Santana 4. Roc Files, Vol. 1 - Various Artists 5. And Then-Joe 6. Something's Gotta Give - Original Soundtrack Week of December 23 1. B2K Presents: You Got Served - B2K 2. Bravehearted - Bravehearts 3. Unbreakables: Screwed and Chopped - Three 6 Mafia 4. Windham Hill Chill, Vol. 2 - Various Artists 5. Big Fish - Original Soundtrack Week of December 30 1. Glam Rock Compilation - Various Artists 2. Rockin' the the USA - Various Artists 3. Familiar Songs - Tom Rapp 4. Live & Obscure - Townes Van Zandt 5. Bass Communion - Bass Communion 6. 1926-1930 - Fess Williams Rudy the Red Nos ;d Rat Defrosted the Slush Man Jerry the Half Eaten Cookie Man, J( Lesser Known Christmas Characters *7 Page 8 THE RANGER NEWS December 15, 2003 By Henry Gaskins I had my first real girlfriend when I was 16 years old. I liked her a lot and I remember being so excited to actually be dating. She gave me a list of 10 things she really loved, such as getting flowers and riding in limos. (The thought just came to me: why would you date somebody who gives you a list of everything he or she loves?) When her birthday came around I spent more than $150, buying her everything on the list. I was standing next to the limo with a dozen roses trying to call her, but she never answered. This taught me an important life lesson: Don't spend too much on infatuation, especially after only three weeks. (Oh my God, what a loser, right? I'm just glad I learned that at a young age.) It's Christmas time, so millions of couples and "friends" are going to be looking for the perfect gifts to exchange. Meanwhile, the single community stands by thinking, "Maybe next year." They are either thinking that, or laughing at the efforts their couplehood friends are implementing toward the holiday spirit. Or maybe that's just me laughing. With the economy suffering, I'm betting on less engagements this Christmas. Sorry girls. This is not really a physic prediction, it's more of an educated guess. And for more than the purposes of guys not having the money to buy their girls diamond rings. I think that because there are fewer jobs available, and less couples are going to feel that it is the right time to settle down and get married. However, if you happen to be a person in a relationship that transcends this guess, then I congratulate you. I can't say too much on gift giving, because I usually start and finish all of my Christmas shopping on December 23. However, I will say that it might be best for couples to communicate with each other about the gift exchange, because you wouldn't want to get what to you might seem like a highly meaningful piece of jewelry for someone who hasn't been taking you seriously. If you break up January 15, you'll be that much more broken-hearted. Communication is key - use common sense. Of course, the real secret to Christmas shopping is to do all your shopping ahead of time. From my observation, grandparents are the only ones who have mastered this art. Some of them go through the whole year Christmas shopping. It could be mid-July, and they might say, "Oh this will make a great Christmas present for little Susie." I'm sure I'll be doing that in forty years. For the time being, I'm just gonna remind myself and all of my single friends that we are saving money. Exposing the Sexes: Thoughts, questions, comments, concerns? Feel free to email Emily Rasbornik at real757@yahoo.com or Henry Gaskins at uw_paperboy@yahoo.com The Art of Giving GIVE LIFE GIVE PLASMA By Emily Rasbornik Give us 1 hour, twice a week. Your plasma donations help save the lives of burn and shock victims, heart surgery patients, and hemophiliacs. Call for an appointment or more information. $$$ CASH PAYMENTS $$$ EARN UP TO AND OVER *180°° -'PER MONTH Plasma Donor Center Of Kenosha, Inc. 6212 22nd Ave. • Kenosha, Wl <414) 654-1366 Hours: Mon. A Wed. 830-3:30 W. 800-*2 3T0t ui•r Ss.a 9t.3 803-04-3103 0 People Helping People For Life| When I first think if the word giving, I think of Toys for Tots, a great organization that collects toys for underprivileged children. The toys are given to them on Christmas Day. When I think of giving, I see one of those big bins in front of the grocery store doors; food is deposited here and given to families. When I think of giving, I think of wanting to share my own happiness with someone else. My happiness is overflowing and I want to pour it into someone else to bless his or her day. My apartment is truly blessed. We are all involved in a spirited Secret Santa. I think I am more excited to give a gift than to receive a gift. Don't get me wrong, I am excited to get a gift, but giving one of my roommates something from my own heart means a lot. During the Christmas season everyone wants to give the "perfect gift." They want the receiver to be totally excited about what they've gotten. How do you give the "perfect gift?" How do you receive the "perfect gift?" Especially in relationships, boyfriends often ask their girlfriend's roommates or friends what he should get her, trying to gain great insight on what the "perfect gift" would be. That would make her happy with him. But I wonder: how can you give a gift if you're not giving from your heart? How will you be able to truly receive a gift if you're not happy? How do you allow others to bless you? To all of that I say, give the gift of happiness to yourself. This way you will be able to give and receive with joy. You may truly understand the word giving when you give yourself a deeper meaning. When I was younger I always felt like no one really knew what I wanted. I felt like I always got oddball gifts that seemed to have no meaning. But really they were great gifts. I was the odd ball, I was never pleased with what I got because I wasn't happy with myself, and I was depending on others to make me happy with gifts they bought me. Believe me, when the weird uncle drinks too much, and relatives you haven't seen in years come by, you start to feel a little odd opening presents that seem to have no meaning. But I say give to yourself in a way you never thought you could. Find your purpose by exposing yourself to you. The "perfect gift" isn't material. The "perfect gift" is your heart, love, understanding, and openness to what may not seem like the "perfect gift." Some may feel alone this Holiday, but realize that your loneliness is in your own unhappiness. You have the ability to be joyful; it's inside of you and no one else. It's up to you to deepen your sprits this holiday season - not anyone else. T)ear <Em\(y... By Emily Wood Dear Emily, I am a 20 year old male student living in the University Apartments. The holiday season is coming up soon, which in my family and group of friends means giving and receiving gifts. I don't really have the money right now, being a poor college student and all, to buy a lot of presents. I also don't have a job or a car, so my money-making options are limited. What should I do? -Bah-Humbug Dear Bah-Humbug, I feel for you: I am not a fan of the holiday season, I hate giving gifts just as much as I hate getting them, and I am very, very poor. My personal advice to you is to find a new group of friends who aren't all about giving/receiving and avoid your family at all costs. But since I have an "advice column" and need to worry about giving helpful as well as healthy advice, ignore what I just told you. Your problem can be solved logically with Emily's Foolproof Guide to Holiday Cheer: - Your first step is to make a list of everyone you absolutely need to buy presents for, and then reduce that list as much as possible. The less presents you expect people to get you, the less presents you are expected to give. - Then, brainstorm for ways to make money, and you'll realize your options are not as limited as you think. My personal favorite moneymaking activities are selling/trafficking drugs, prostitution, extorting, and stealing. Have you considered any of those? Donating plasma can also be a quick way to make money, but most plasma-donation centers are really picky about certain extracurricular activities (apparently drug use, unprotected anal sex, using dirty needles, and having tattoos done within the last few months may limit one's eligibility). Borrowing money from people that you can easily avoid or manipulate also works. Throughout this season, you will see a lot of Salvation Army bellringers with red donation pails next to them. Distract that person by pretending to care about humanity, grab the red donation pail, and run. , . . --Next, think about the gifts. You really don't need to buy anything per^ sonal or thoughtful for anyone because most Americans are too wrapped up in the greedy commercialism of the holiday season — let this work to your advantage. For the people that you only really see once or twice a year, go to any department/specialty/mass-merchandise store and take an empty gift card from the counter without paying for it (this, by the way, is not actually shoplifting) and try to get a gift card holder or envelope too, so you can write in a fake dollar amount. Tell the recipient it s for $ld-$50, because anything higher will make them suspicious When they do try to use the card, it won't work at the register and they will become embarrassed - which is a gift to you in itself. This will on y work if it's someone that you are not that close to, such as cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents, acquaintances, co-workers etc. For people that you do encounter often (brothers, sisters, parents, friends), you can either save up your money and buy things on the black-market or squander all the saved money on yourself and shoplift their gifts. Just remember to steal from a variety of different stores, because believe me, there is such a thing as grand theft shoplifting. Don't look suspicious or draw attention to yourself, and if you get caught, pull a Wmona Ryder and act confused and drugged up. , - I am also a big fan of re-gifting. Take all those shiptd useless presents from last year and give them away to others. Just make: sure that the re-gift is in its original package and you aren t giving it to the same I..—.««.. »•> «*«« wants them, they are usually of poor quality, and are really hard to turn around and sell on eBay. Don't waste all your time and effort making gifts that will be thrown away with the crumpled heap of wrapping paper or tucked away in a cupboard. — Come to the celebration with a good story to make people feel sorry for you (i.e.: your dog just got run over, you lost your job, you barely survived a terrible car accident), causing them to temporarily overlook the fact that you showed up empty handed. — After the celebration, get out as soon as you can, and avoid these people until next year. Repeat this process next year. — None of these ideas work out for you? If your still stuck and stressed out about th» presents, you do have one more option. Just remember that old statistic claiming the highest percentage of suicides each year occurs within the holiday season. No one can be bitter at you for not giving them a gift if you are bloody, unidentifiable corpse. So, there you go. Just follow Emily's Fool-proof Guide to Holiday Cheer, and enjoy the looks on your friends and family s faces when they open the presents. That's half the fun! Do you have question that you need answered, but cant afford to pay those greedy professionals at the Psychic Friends Network? Let me give it a stab! Send emails to dearemilyuwp@yahoo.com or Communication Arts Theatre Free and open to the public! For more information contact (262) 595-2731 The University of Wisconsin- Parkside provides services for patrons with special_ needs. Please contact the Parkside Student Center for assistance, (262) 595-234:». University of Wisconsin-Parkside 5th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration January 23, 2004 7:00pm An Evening Extravaganza Featuring: Essay and Community Awards, Music, and Readings! Page 10 THF RANGER NEWS uecemper io, ^uuj CLASSIFIEDS Help Wanted Services The Ranger News is looking for writers and reports. No experience is necessary. Come down to Wyllie D139C or email us at RangerNews@Journalist.com Alpha Center- Questions about abortion? Make an informed choice. Call Alpha Center 637- 8323. Endless Summer Tours- # 1 Spring Break Vacations! 110% Best Prices! Cancun, Jamaica, Bahamas, Florida, Acapulco. Book now and receive free parties and meals. Campus reps. Wanted!! 1-800-234-7007 endlesssummertours.com For Rent Spring Break Upper loft-like large room with 1/2 bath. Off street parking and laundry facilities. Call 262-654- 2032 days, 262-653-1049 after 5:00 p.m. STS Travel- Spring Break 2004. Travel with STS, America's #1 Student tour operator to Jamaica, Cancun, Acapulco, Bahamas, and Florida. Now hiring on-campus reps. Call for group discounts. Information/Reservations 1-800-648-4849 or www, ststravel. com Sunsplash Tours - A "Reality" Spring Break 2004 Only with Sunsplash Tours Featured in the "The Real Cancun" Movie Lowest Prices Free Parties before December 17th 2 Free Trips for Groups www. sunsplashtours. com 1-800-426-7710 Classified ads are .25 a word. To place a classified ad in The Ranger News, please contact Christine at 262-595-2287 or email rangerads@ adexec.com. Har6orside <Eye Care EXAMS CONTACT LENSES EYEGLASSES Z Kenotha - across from tfw Holiday ( nn ^ cool people will clip this cool people will clip this By Katie and her magical fortunetelling Bic lighter Aquarius Have you been playing with the idea of getting a new car recently? Of course you are, silly. You may not even necessarily need a new one, but I see that you've been poking around car lots and classified ads just the same. Well, lucky you. I see a one-of-a-kind deal coming, something that would be just stupid to pass up. You need to find it though, because it isn't going to come find you. I would suggest starting now before someone else jumps at this great opportunity. Capricorn Pay close attention to your zippers on the 22nd of this month. They look innocent enough, but those tricky little mechanisms are capable of creating very embarrassing situations if neglected the proper attention. If you find yourself with an open "fly", you are fair game for extremely grandma-like comments, i.e. "your barn door is open". Avoid these at all costs by checking on the status of your zipper approximately every three hours or so. Scorpio You may still be in a state of confusion as far as love is concerned, which is completely understandable considering the recent events that have taken place. You ne ed direction, and you need it desperately. For you, I recommend the good old-fashioned inspiration of film. Watching a movie will allow your brain to break from the immediate situation at hand, which will prove very helpful. Sometimes you do need to step back and watch others, because you can't always figure it out by yourself. This will definitely be a refreshing source of help, because you haven't been getting much from friends - they haven't been through the same things. "Love Actually" is my pick for you - it's a super happy one which has low levels of cheesiness. Okay, well... maybe it teeters on cheesy but it's got Hugh Grant, so come on now. Pisces I see someone in your place of work or school, who owns the exact same pair of shoes as you - color and everything. You've been wondering if this has any sort of meaning, if you're somehow cosmically connected with this same shoes-wearer, if you two are destined for a lasting friendship. Sadly, my astrological powers say no. It turns out they were given these shoes as a gift, and are just wearing them because the weather is bad. These are the shoes they wear when they anticipate muddiness and rain, the "okay if they get tattered" ones. And although it has been said that you can tell a lot about a person by the shoes on their feet, it doesn't hold true in this case. lot of good to start. A satisfactory living space would be an equal combination of personal style and comfort, not reminiscent of a stark-white hospital or classroom. I'm not saying to go out and decorate your house with apples and teddy bears and crafts made out of twigs, but I guarantee that a slight updating and personalizing of your space will enhance your mood and make for inspiration when working on papers and such. Invest in some inexpensive items, and make your place feel like yours. Sagittarius You will have a serious talk with a family member and discover something you really wish you hadn't. I'd advise staying off of subjects of a mature nature with older relatives. They will be very open with you, and it won't be pretty. Taurus You surely put effort into your wardrobe, Taurus, but I see you overlooking something almost as important. Be it your bedroom, dorm room, or apartment... your area should feel like home, right? You haven't bothered much with decorating, but it would do you a Libra Change is inevitable for you, Libra. It's time you understood this and began adjusting accordingly. This change is going to help you out so incredibly much if you let it. So why not start looking ahead? I see that a previous love is still constantly on your mind, you must know that they have continued living without you. You need to keep your eyes open for opportunities for new love, because no one is going to force you to live in the present. with family & school obligations and what not. It's a stressful time. I do, however, see this time of utter craziness being hardest on you. I see that you're becoming waaaay too concerned with doing things in your over-achiever fashion, acing the tests, turning in the very best paper, buying the most thoughtful of gifts. You are trying too hard to excel at everything right now, and I see one of two things happening as a result: burning out and saying screw it all, or having some big nasty mental breakdown. Your choice. My advice is to realistically look at the sources of stress and question their worthiness of your worry. Is this one test worth sending you away to a la-la land of mental illness? Hell no I tell you! Do your best of course, but worstcase scenario, you'll just pick the your slack at a later date. It's not the end of the world by any means. Just think back to 7th grade - remember how we were told how important our high school career would be? Do you even remember your exam grades in high school? Grades are hardly the sole determinant of your becoming a successful person. spaghetti would do you your body good. If not homemade, try the Prego Hearty Meat variety in Parmesan Meatball. Very tasty indeed. Aries You've been itching to get out and see the world - and now is the time to do it. Whether it's to visit family or to venture somewhere new, it's in your best interest to pack your bags and go. No great planning is needed, but I would suggest taking the train if it isn't too terribly expensive. You're in no hurry, so why not actually see the country while you travel it? My advice though: if plane traveling is necessary, avoid doing it on the 29th. If it's absolutely necessary to travel on the 29th, be cautious but don't worry - things happen for a reason. : ) Cancer Leo So, of course we're all struggling to get things done around this time - right before the holidays, Virgo I see a lot of pizza, candy, and beer surrounding your sign. You've been indulging in a nutritionally unhealthy lifestyle. Naughty naughty. This stuff is okay, but aren't you dying for something that doesn't require microwaves, cans, or vending machines? Doesn't spaghetti sound so amazingly wonderful right now? I think a plate of I see financial problems in the near future, Cancer. Just to be safe, don't go crazy with spending. Set aside a decent amount in savings, and go the "it's the thought that counts" route for any gifts you may be required to otherwise purchase. The receivers will praise your thoughtfulness, and you will save lots-o-money. Gemini Gemini, you will trip over yoi shoelaces today. I apologize i advance for your misfortune. 11-14-03 Traffic Violation. Wood Rd/CTH E. 6:30 am. A citation was issued to a driver for failure to stop/Improper stop at a stop sign. 11-13-03 Traffic Violation. Inner Loop Rd/CTH G. 5:57 pm A citation was issued to a driver for failure to stop/Improper stop at a stop sign. 11-18-03 Theft. Union. 8:00am. An employee reported money missing from a safe on 3 occasions without authorization. 11-18-03 Medical Assist. SAC. 8:07 pm. Officers were dispatched to the SAC for a possible back injury. Subject was transported to hospital. 11-19-03 Traffic Violation. HWY A/HWY 31. 5:55 am. A citation was issued to a driver for a mandatory seatbelt violation. 11-19-03 Disorderly Conduct. Ranger Hall. 9:23 pm Officers responded to a conflict in Ranger Hall. Verbal warnings were issued and a report was forwarded to housing for review. 11-20-03 Vandalism. Outer Loop Rd. 3:30 am. A student reported items missing from her door m Ranger Hall. 11-20-03 Theft State Property. MOLN. 3:27 pm. A tripod was reported missing without consent. 11-20-03 Personal Property Theft. SAC. 5:11 pm. A student reported her Ranger Card missing from the bleachers at SAC without consent. 11-20-03 Agency Assist. Union Parking Lot. 5:44 pm. ^ri„„ Officers assisted Sheriff's Dept. with 2 vehicles reportedly driving recklessly. 11-20-03 Medical Assist. Core Building. 10:43 pm. Officers responded to a report of a hand stuck m a vending machine. Rescue was called. 11-i.l-UJ JUApiUUUJ^HWHf^^ am. A student reported furniture placed in front or her door. 11-21-03 Traffic Violation. CTH E/CTH JR. 1:39 pm. A citation was issued to a driver for traveling 67mph in a 45mph zone. 11-23-03 Agency Assist. Sheridan Rd/CTH A. 2:39 am. Officers responded to a request to assist the Sheriff's Dept. with a personal injury/multiple car/hit and run. 11-23-03 Agency Assist. 4:02 am. Kenosha Sheriff's Dept. requested assistance with a subject that entered a house without consent. 11-23-03 Traffic Violation. Wood Rd/Outer Loop Rd. 8:39 pm. A citation was issued to a driver for failure to stop/improper stop at a stop sign. 11-25-03 Medical Assist. Ranger Hall. 9:51 am. Officers responded to a call that a student was having a seizure. Medical personnel transported student to hospital. 11-26-03 Traffic Violation. CTH E/CTH JR. 3:44 am A citation was issued to a driver for traveling 60mph m a 45mpn zone. 11-26-03 Traffic Violation. HWY E. 4:22 am. t. _ , . .. , A citation was issued to a driver for traveling 64mph in a 45mpn zone. 11 -26-03 Traffic Violation. Wood Rd/Outer Loop Rd. 5:43 am. A citation was issued to a driver for traveling 50mph m a 35mpn zone. 11-26-03 Traffic Violation. HWY A/HWY 31. 6:06 am. A citation was issued to a driver for traveling 59mph in a 35mpn zone. 11-27-03 Harassment. University Apts. 3:24 am. A student reported harassing telephone calls. 11-27-03 Traffic Violation. STH 31/CTH JR. 6:18 arm A citation was issued to a driver for traveling 73mph in a 55mpn zone. 11-27-03 Agency Assist. Petrifying Springs Park/CTH A. 6:5 lam. Kenosha Sheriff's Dept. reported a traffic accident. Officers stood by until rescue arrived. 11-29-03 Agency Assist. CTH E/CTH JR. 10:13 am. Officers responded to a Kenosha Sheriff's Dept. call of personal injury. A medical unit was called. 11-30-03 Traffic Accident. CART Lot 9:18 am. A student reported damage to his vehicle while parked in the parking lot. 11-30-03 Traffic Violation. Wood Rd. 10:33 pm. , A citation was issued to a driver for traveling 57mph m a 35mph zone. Proudly Tuaaays from 8:00 - 9:00P. 'OS ON 101.7FM W.I.P20R LISTEN ON THE WEB AT wipzfisten^bM J"****m 1017m win ®®5#S-252j/ 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 34, issue 7, December 15, 2003 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 Letter from the Editor Page 2 Ranger Growel & TB Awareness Page 3 • Milwaukee Baseball Legend Dies Page 6 Movies & Top Websites Page 7& 8 Music Reviews Page 9 Useful dating Tips & The Tempest Page 10 Horoscopes Page 11 Dear Emily Page 13 Police Page 5 V THE ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT ISSUE Page 2 THE RANGFCH NBWS December 5, 2003 Letter Trom the Lditor... THE RANGER NEWS STAFF Hey Parkside, Can you believe it's December already? Has anyone else noticed that the new months come before we get used to the months we are in? It seems like just yesterday was the beginning of the fall semester, and we all were trying to get comfortably situated in our classes. A professor just told me there is two weeks and one day left this semester (inevitably less by the time you read this). That means it's time to turn in that extra-credit if you need to, or sit down and study so you can rock out your finals. If you are one of those people who is excelling in all your classes, feel free to take the rest of the semester off Just make sure it's cool with your instructors — and don't tell them you got the idea from the newspaper editor. I'd like to welcome you all to The Ranger News arts and entertainment issue. The majority of articles are related to music, movies, theater, etc. I'm happy to let you know I think we are making progress as far as this becoming a quality newspaper. We do have a long way to go, however. We are currently looking for graphics design majors who are interested in a paid, three-credit internship. If you know of anyone, tell them to stop by the newspaper office (Wyllie D139C — across from the Career Center) to fill out an application. Also, we are always excepting new reporters and we are looking for some photographers/Photojournalists. Now, it's time for you to read this issue so you can move onto more important projects, such as homework (God, I feel like such a parent). As always I'd like to thank the members of our staff who spent time over Thanksgiving break to help make this issue possible. Thanks for reading, UW-R Enjoy! Sincerely, Henry D Gaskins Editor-in-chief Please, keep your questions/comments coming to The Ranger News via e-mail (rangemews@joumalist.com) or by dropping pieces off at The Ranger News office in Wyllie D139C. Thank you! The Ranger News' staff is dedicated to publishing the most reliable, reasonable, and entertaining information they can provide. Thinas 2 Do (cb the IJ Thursday. December 4. 2003 Friday. December 5. 2003 11:00 AM-5:00 PM Art Exhibition: Amy Hauber Com. Arts Gallery 10:00 AM-10:45 AM InfoBreaks: Email Filter=20 Learning Tech Ctr., Wyll 3:00 PM-4:45 PM Men's basketball vs. Northern Kentucky DeSimone Gym/SAC 12:00 PM-1:15 PM Noon Concert: Parkside Guitar Ensemble Union Cinema Theater 5:15 PM-7.-15 PM Women's basketball vs. Indianapolis DeSimone Gym/SAC 7:30 PM-9:00 PM Parkside Theatre: 'Fuddy Meers' Wegner Studio Theatre 3:30 PM-4:45 PM Concert: UW-Parkside Guitar Ensemble Com Arts Room D-118 Thursday. December 11. 2003 7:00 PM-8:15 PM Panel Discussion: Cold Mountain Overlook Lounge, 2nd fl. 7:30 PM-9:30 PM Foreign Film: 'Spirited Away' Union Cinema Theater 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Foreign Film: 'Spirited Away' Union Cinema Theater 10:00 AM-11:30 AM Parkside Theatre: 'Fuddy Meers' Wegner Studio Theatre 7:03 PM-9:15 PM Men's basketball vs. Indianapolis DeSimone Gym/SAC Saturday. December 6. 2003 7:30 PM-9:30 PM Musical Celebration of Kwanzaa Calvary Pres. Church, Mil 11:00 AM-5.00 PM Art Exhibition: Senior Show Com. Arts Gallery 7:30 PM-9.30 PM Foreign Film: 'Spirited Away' Union Cinema Theater 10:00 AM-4:00 PM UW-Parkside Arts & Crafts Fair Main Concourse Wednesday^ December 10. 200.1 1:00 PM-2.-45 PM Women's basketball: Northern Kentucky DeSimone Gym/SAC 11:00 AM-8:00 PM Art Exhibition: Senior Show Com. Arts Gallery 7:30 PM-9.00 PM Concert: UW-Parkside Wind Ensemble & C ommunity Band Com. Arts Theatre withheld, but only upon request.The Ranger reserves the right to edit ail letters. *" t0 ""P* wi" not be published. ForSon pname^be CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEI SANDRA CORNELL CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEI HENRY GASKINS COPY EDITOR TRACY MEDEK ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT DIRECTOR EMILY RASBORNIK ADVERTISING MANAGER CHRISTINE FERRER BUSINESS MANAGER SONYA GONZALEZ PHOTO EDITOR SCOTT STEFANI LAYOUT EDITOR WILL BRINKMAN DESIGN & LA YOUT WILL BRINKMAN SANDRA CORNEL HENRY GASKINS EMILY RASBORNIK REPORTERS RUSSELL HARRIS JOSH KURZ EMILY WOOD RANGER ADVISOR JUDITH LOGSDON THE R ANGER NEWS HAS MEETINGS EV ERY MONDAY AT NOON. ALL STUDENTS AND F ACULTY' OF UW-PARKSIDE ARE WELCOME. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO A TTEND! WYLLIE D-139C PHONE: (262) 595-2287 FAX: (262) 595-2295 Page 3 THE RANGER NEWS Decembers. 2003 The Ranter Growl Dear Ranger Growl, Having been a student at Parkside for some time now, there are certain classroom behaviors being exhibited by fellow students (with the highest concentrations among new freshmen), which at this time need to be addressed. These are behaviors that were not tolerated in kindergarten let alone in high school so now that these immature people have chosen to come to Parkside, what suddenly makes these things acceptable? In what follows, I have listed some of the most common and most annoying of these behaviors and provided the rationale for why they perturb not only myself but also more than likely many of the offenders' other classmates as well. (Note: this does not take into account the feelings of any of the Professors/Instructors on campus as with myself. Being a student, I do not feel it apropos to "speak" for them.) First of all, the incessant conversations that must take place while the Professor/Instructor is standing in front of the class giving a lecture. It may not be possible to hear what "you" are saying but it is still possible to know that there is a conversation going on. Rationale: Not talking while someone else is speaking is a matter of common courtesy; not only is rude, is a distraction as well. Also, it shows the utter lack of respect that those who feel it necessary to converse during class have not only for your fellow classmates but also for the person in the front of class lecturing. Frankly, it does not matter if the professor is the worst professor on campus, even if you do not respect the person you respect the position. Furthermore, if the conversation is that important there is the door; please use it. Secondly, the packing up of one's things before class is over. Classes meet for X amount of time; this was made quite clear when the class was signed up for. However, there are those who are so impatient to leave that they constantly make a raucous when they pack up 5-15 minutes before the end of class. Rationale: once again, this is a distraction from the learning process for others. It is also quite disrespectful. It is not as though the next class that these "children" have starts immediately after the previous class ends, and even if it did, that is no excuse. Moreover, if one hates the class that much and is in that big of a hurry to leave they should feel free to drop it. A class can easily be dropped within the first eight weeks of a class. In short, if the class is not to your liking for whatever reason, DROP IT! Thirdly, cell phones. Need I say more? Admittedly, there are those on campus whose cell phones are kept on for essential reasons, but they are the exception and not the rule. What's more, when those who have legitimate reasons have a cellular phone going off in class it is with good cause, (and, no, Jane, Jim, John or Joan calling to gab about whatever does not constitute good cause.) As well, when those with legitimate reasons happen to have their phones go off, they quickly leave class to take the call. They do not just sit there and let it ring nor when they pick it up do they have a conversation there in the classroom. Rationale: again, another distraction from others' learning, this offense also falls under the category of bad manners. These days, there is such a thing as cell phone etiquette. Finally, this is college and we are all supposedly "adults" here, so to those members of the student body, who cannot seem to realize this, please consider this a wake-up call to GROW UP! Some of the students here are here to LEARN (what a novel concept!!) and do not appreciate fellow students detracting them from the learning process. So, please take another moment and realize the effect your actions have on others and ask yourself this question: was what I am doing now acceptable in high school? No? Then might I strongly suggest changing your behaviors? This is after all a place of HIGHER EDUCATION.. .not KINDERGARTEN. Signed, One Highly Irritated Student Drop off any complaints about campus to The Ranger News in Wyllie D139C. Opinions expressed in The Ranger Growl do not necessarily reflect the views of The Ranger News staff or UW-Parkside in general. On Campus Tuberculosis Breakdown By Sonya Gonzalez If you were one of the many people who heard there was someone on campus infected with Tuberculosis, worry no more. That person does not have it. Tuberculosis (better known as TB) is a disease that usually attacks a person's lungs. The disease can spread with a cough or a sneeze. However, only the infection is spread and not the disease. The infection differs from the disease because the infected person is only carrying the bacteria and the person's immune system can fight it. According to experts, only about 10% of the people who are infected with the bacteria actually develop the disease. Someone who has the disease would be very sick with symptoms such as: -A cough that does not go away -Feeling tired all of the time -Weight loss -Loss of appetite -Fever -Coughing up blood -Night sweats There are two ways a person can develop the TB disease. The first way is if a person has been infected for years and then develops an illness that decreases the defense of their immune system. The immune system would not be able to handle the strain of both infections, thus causing the development of the disease. The second develops more quickly; the person becomes infected and their immune system is not able to fight the bacteria. That person will develop the disease within weeks of exposure. Brief exposures to an infected person will rarely cause the transmission of TB. TB usually requires close contact with the infected person, i.e. family members, roommates, working together or close friends. If you suspect you have been infected, you can get a skin test. Results are determined within three days. TB has become a "common" illness over the years. Experts say nearly 1 billion people are infected with TB worldwide in a year. Come see Parkside get KISSED!!! IS PROUD TO PRESENT SPECIAL GUEST DJ 103.7 KISS FIVI'S VERY OWN van "the man" mcxieil On December 13th COME TO THE BIGGEST PARTY IN WISCONSIN From 8 - 11p.m. At U.W. Parkside Union Square $2.00 with ANY SCHOOL ID $4.00 w/no id Proudly brought to you by Page 4 THE RANGERNEWS Decembers. 2003 Business Speaker: Executive-In-Residence By Josh Kurz On Tuesday November 18,h, the Executive-In-Residence program invited Ed Emma to UW-Parkside to speak on Business and the economy. He is the CEO and President of Jockey International, Inc. The title of his presentation was "Embracing Change in the New Global Economy." His presentation included a slide show and a speech that was divided into three different sections. The first section of Emma's presentation was titled "Profile of Jockey." It was here that he discussed how Jockey is a midsized company with around 5,000 total employees, and around 350 employees in Kenosha. He also discussed how there is a subsidiary in Germany. During this section he also spoke about the history of the company. It started in 1876 when Samuel Cooper founded a sock company in St Joseph, Michigan. The company eventually moved to Kenosha in 1893 and began manufacturing underwear in 1900. The next section was titled "The Changing Landscape of Business in a New Global Economy." Here he discussed the global growth slowdown. He also talked about overcapacity. This happens when there are too many products and that there is a sluggish amount of employment growth. It also describes the devaluation of the U.S. dollar and rising social costs for people. It was also during this section that Ed Emma talked about the different ways that consumers shop. In today's society fewer people go to shopping malls and department stores. More consumers shop for things on the internet, and consumers are also more knowledgeable than ever. The final part of the presentation was titled "Embracing Change." This is very important if any business wants to be successful. What worked in the past doesn't guarantee that the same thing will work in the future. During this section he talked about some of the problems that affect many industries. He gave advice for businesses. He said a business should know who they are. He also said that an organization should know their consumers. His final piece of advice was that businesses should think non-linearly, or think outside of the box. Overall the presentation was a success; many students and professors attended and gained knowledge in the business world. Opinion: Media Reform By Miijana Maca Petrovich The National Conference on Media Reform in Madison last month expected about 200 people, but over 1,700 appeared. People who showed up included congressmen, authors, radio broadcasters, journalists, songwriters producers, senators, students, and concerned middle-class working people Senator Bernie Sanders announced, "People are increasingly disgusted with corporate descriptions of Iraq and other news...people are turning to the BBC for news... if we are serious about health care, the environment, anc war [among other political issues] we must be concerned for media." This is because unless we can see different points of view on a subject, we will not have the resources to make a difference. Boy, is he right. Media reform is a political issue that does not receive as much attention as the Doppler 5000's new killer graphics. No coincidence: When four or five corporations own more than 80% of what we consume in media, do you think they're going to tell us about the political consequences of their concentration? The loosening of FCC rules in June 2003 has allowec a small handful of corporations the power to de-emphasize critical issues in the world. What's worse is that there is a current push to obtain even more media control. According to Sanders, this is dangerous because it is corporate control over media that places limits on people to get a clear perspective of issues. I couldn't put it better myself when Sanders spoke at the conference, saying, "We must look at media and its effort to make people not understand that politics is relevant to life.. .what media does is deflect attention from the most important issues and makes sure that we do not under stand the importance of democratic society to our lives." Let's make our voices heard. The news should be by the people for the people.. .not by corporations with profit-driven intentions. The following websites will bring you to further information regarding media reform. http://www.cursor.org/ http://www.mediareform.net First & Last Month's Rent Free for December Move-ins!!! * Restrictions Apply FALL INTO LUXURY AT BAYSIDE TOWNHOMES NEWER 3 BEDROOM 2 1/2 BATH HOMES Each Home Features: * S pacta ns 3 bedroom 2 1/2 ball floor phis Attached 1 car oversized garage with opener * Private entrances with balconies and patios * Fnll size washer & dryer In each home * Energy efficient gas beat & central air * Range, refrigerator, dishwasher and garbage disposal in each home * Carpeting throughout * 1 GOO sq. ft. floor plans " Rents starting at $1,010 IBTIYSIDC TOWIIIIOIIBCS 1521 Sheridan Road, Unit H, Kenosha, Wl 24S2-551-IMM1 OR 414-74WI-7KWO When the year changes, so does your ID. The Ranger OneCard will be mailed to all students, staff and faculty at the address listed on file with the university in January 2004. niversity of Wisconsin ARKSIDE One Account Services: 1-866-UW-RANGER (1-866-897-2643) www. uwp RangerO ne.com MEMBER FDIC December 5, 2003 Ireat Lakes Valley Conference 003-04 Women's Basketball tandings As of A.M. Dec. 1, 2003 Great Lakes Valley Conference 2003-04 Men's Basketball Standings As of A.M. Dec. 1,2003 EAM W-L Pet. allarmine 1-0 1.000 U Edwardsville 1-0 1.000 orthern Kentucky 1-0 1.000 dianapolis 1-0 1.000 is.-Parkside 1-0 1.000 antucky Wesleyan 0-0 .000 Duthern Indiana 0-1 .000 uincy 0-1 .000 3wis 0-1 .000 aint Joseph's 0-1 .000 issouri-St. Louis 0-1 .000 TEAM Indianapolis Southern Indiana Lewis Northern Kentucky SIU Edwardsville Kentucky Wesleyan Wis.-Parkside Saint Joseph's Quincy Missouri-St. Louis Bellarmine W-L Pet. 1-0 1.000 1-0 1.000 1-0 1.000 1-0 1.000 1-0 1.000 0-0 .000 0-1 .000 0-1 .000 0-1 .000 0-1 . 000 0-1 . 000 Milwaukee ( Jaseball Legend 'asses Away jT Josh Kurz Longtime fans of the Brewers might remember the |ne Warren Spahn. He died at the age of 82 on Monday vember 24th. The last time that a Milwaukee baseball m won a World Series in 1957, Spahn was the best cher on the team. He is often times referred to as the it left-handed pitcher in the history of baseball though many people argue Sandy Koufax). Spahn won 3 games, pitched two no-hitters, and was elected to the 11 of Fame in 1973. He was also nominated to the allr game 14 times. His best years were between 1953 i 1961 in Milwaukee, as he won 20 games every year, ;ept for one. Spahn began his major league career in 42 when the Braves were still in Boston. When the ives moved to Milwaukee in 1953 Spahn came to Milukee, and sadly when the team moved to Atlanta after 1964 season, Spahn left town. Later he would play for • New York Mets and the San Francisco Giants. What kes Spahn's career so miraculous is that he lost three irs time because he was involved in World War II ml943-1945. Warren Spahn is also the answer to a oular trivia question; he is the only pitcher in the history baseball to have as many victories pitching as he did »e hit s as a hitter. Spahn had 363 victories, and 363 eer hits. Women's Recent Scores Saturday, November 29 *at Indianapolis 53 Quincy 48 •at UW-Parkside 55 Lewis 51 •SIU Edwardsville 80 at St. Joseph's 71 at Ashland 93 Kentucky Wesleyan 77 * Southern Indiana at Bellarmine, later Sunday, November 30 Ferris State 81 Kentucky Wesleyan 44 Upcoming Games Monday, December 1 *Missouri-St. Louis at Bellarmine, 5:45 p.m. •SIU Edwardsville at Indianapolis, 5:30 p.m. * Southern Indiana at Kentucky Wesleyan, 5:15 p.m. *Lewis at St. Joseph's, 5 p.m. * Quincy at Northern Kentucky, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, December 4 •Bellarmine at SIU Edwardsville, 5:30 p m •Indianapolis at UW-Parkside, 5:15 p.m. •Kentucky Wesleyan at Quincy, 5:15 p.m •Northern Kentucky at Lewis, 5:30 p.m. •Southern Indiana at Missouri-St. Louis, 5:30 Saturday, December 6 •Bellarmine at Lewis, 1 p.m. •Indianapolis at St. Joseph's, 1 p .m. •Kentucky Wesleyan at Edwardsville lp m •Northern Kentucky at UW-Parkside, 1 p.m. Men's Recent Scores Saturday, November 29 •at Indianapolis 82 Quincy 69 •Lewis 75 at UW-Parkside 61 •SIU Edwardsville 77 at St. Joseph's 64 •Southern Indiana 71 at Bellarmine 60 Upcoming Games Monday, December 1 •Missouri-St. Louis at Bellarmine, 8 p.m. •SIU Edwardsville at Indianapolis, 7:30 p.m. •Southern Indiana at Kentucky Wesleyan, 7:30 p.m. •Lewis at St. Joseph's, 7:45 p.m. •Quincy at Northern Kentucky, 7:45 p.m. Thursday, December 4 •Indianapolis at UW-Parkside, 7:30 p.m. •Kentucky Wesleyan at Quincy, 7:30 p.m. •Northern Kentucky at Lewis, 7:30 p.m. •Southern Indiana at Missouri-St. Louis, 7:45 p.m. Saturday, December 6 *Bellarmine at Lewis, 3 p.m. •Indianapolis at St. Joseph's, 3 p.m. •Kentucky Wesleyan at SIU Edwardsville, 3 p.m. •Northern Kentucky at UW-Parkside, 3 p.m. * Southern Indiana at Quincy, 3:15 p.m. Page 7 THE RANGER NEWS December 5, 2003 Parkside Grad Has Something to Scream About By: Bud Windale Hollywood Babylon comes to the Union Cinema on Wednesday December 10 as Parkside Rainbow Alliance sponsors showings of the horror documentary Something To Scream About and the horror short film Julia Wept both directly involved with the University. The features were written, produced, and directed by 1996 UW-Parkside graduate Jason Paul Collum. Something To Scream About (65 minutes) follows nine actresses who found fame- and infamy- in the horror film genre. Among them are Judith O'Dea (Night of the Living Dead), Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp), Denice Duff (Subspecies 2-4), Julie Strain (Heavy metal 2000), Debra DeLiso (The Slumber Party Massacre), Debbie Rochon (The Toxic Avenger IV), and Ariauna Albright (The Dead Hate the Living!). The actresses discuss the ups-and-downs of working within the B-Movie industry, touching on topics from ageism, sexism, and nudity, to the rewards of paychecks, cult celebrity and fan-bases. The documentary hosted by Horror Icon Brinke Stevens (Body Double) includes rarely seen photographs and film clips. Julia Wept (30 minutes) stars Parkside's Senior Lecturer of English Julie King, UW-Parkside graduates Tina Ona Paukstelis, Karen Dilloo, William Krekling, and Michael Tange, plus Hollywood actors Brinke Stevens, Jason Sechrest and Kedric Hubbert. Collum shot the vide feature for a mere $80 in 2000 as a "visual resume" to gain work in the film industry while he was living in West Hollywood, CA. It gained popularity through word of mouth and became a modest financial and critical success. The story follows a young woman named Julia (King) who, following a massive car wreck with a mother and son (Stevens, Sechrest), awakens moments later to find nothing is normal as flowers bleed, inanimate objects come to life, and the dead call from the shadows. The evening will be introduced by Collum (www.iasonDaulcollum.coml. who is also a freelance journalist and has worked a variety of crew positions on 15 feature films including The Brotherhood 1 & 2, Hell Asylum, Final Stab, the Bad Movie Police comedy series, and the upcoming 20Ih Century Fox release Deadly Stingers. Doors open at 7 pm. Ticket prices are $2 for UW-Parkside students with IDs and $4 for the general public. Something to Scream About will be shown at Union Cinema on Dec. 10. Box Office Charts Nov. 28-30 Weekend Ail-Time Leaders 1. Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat...$25,555,000 2. The Haunted Mansion...$25,300,000 3. Elf...$22,175,000 4. Gothika... $ 12,710,000 5. Master and Commander...$12,700,000 6. Bad Santa...$12,485,000 7. The Missing...$11,700,000 8. Timeline...$8,475,000 9. Love Actually...$7,879,000 10. Brother Bear... $4,900,000 11. The Matrix Revolutions...$4,555,000 12. Looney Tunes: Back in Action.. .$2,375,000 Information taken from http://movies.yahoo.com - Information Collected by Emily Rasbornik 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Titanic.. .1997.. .$600,743,440 Star Wars... 1977.. .$460,935,655 E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial... 1982...$434,949,459 Star Wars: Episode I-The Phantom Menace... 1999.. .$431,065,444 Spider-Man.. .2002.. .$403,706,375 Jurassic Park... 1993...$356,763,175 The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers...2002...$339,734,454 Finding Nemo.. .2003.. .$339,590,785 Forrest Gump...1994...$329,452,287 10. The Lion King... 1994...$328,423,001 11. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone...2001...$317,557,891 12. The Lord of the Rings.!.2001... $313,364,114 9. Information taken from http://movies.go.com/boxoffice/Alltime.html Entertainment Weekly's: Crtitical Mass Here's how a sampling of critics from across the country grade 10 current releases. N.Y. Daily News Jami Bernard Boston Globe TY Burr USA Today Mike Clark Cleveland Plain Dealer Joanna Connors Chicago Sun-Times Roger Ebert Toronto Globe and Mail Liam Lacy San Francisco Chronicle Mick LaSalle Variety Todd McCarthy Philadelphia Inquirer Carrie Rickey The Miami Herald Rene Rodriguez Entertainment Weekly Critics Average BAD SANTA - i B- l A- i D B . - - B+ Tc+ : A- D DR. SEUSS' THE CAT IN THE HAT b "1 D- F f C- D . D D D+ r D : D- D 0 . ELF GOTHIKA B+~! - » B_- r B+ D+ D B ! B B : C B+ CB+ r B : Bc c : c B+ C B c B- •'A. A ' A. A' A B~ ALOONEYJUNES LOVEACTUALLY MASTER AND COMMANDER --- u P "C-YBA- ; A B- !* - C+" ,f B~+~ A- | AP: J. P: B T BA+ ! A C+ B+ B- . : < . B P . B- T B- ¥ A- ! A- : B+ C- " B AB ATHE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS C- | B D ,r D b- ; c+ D c- ! c : c- C+ • • c • • THEMISSING 21 GRAMS c+; BA [ B+ B ,r B B+ ! B+ > o - b ! - : c c+ | - : b- C+ B+ c+ B+ In Theaters This Week: Opening December 5, 2003 1. Honey 2. The Last Samurai 3. Pride and Prejudice 4. Prisoner of Paradise 5. What Alice Found Opening December 10, 2003 1. Big Fish Opening December 12, 2003 1. Love Don't Cost a Thing 2. Something's Gotta Give 3. Stuck on You 4. Crust 5. Girl With a Pearl Earring 6. The Statement * Information taken from http://movies.yahoo.com/movies/feature/comingsoon. html * Information taken from Entertainment Weekly #740, December 5, 2003 issue pg.64 ~ Information Collected by Emily Rasbornik THE RANGER NEWS December 5. 2003 Top 5 Movies You May Have Never Seen By John Poppe 1. Kids (1995) - This film is 24 hours in the lives of a few contemporary city youths who, like many teenagers, believe they are invincible. Beautifully filmed by the always controversial Larry Clark, this is a deeply affecting and no holds barred look at the nation's youth. This film depicts with raw honesty, the experiences, attitudes and uncertainties of innocence lost. Kids stars an amazing ensemble cast of young unknown actors - who are actually teenagers for once. These kids tell stories of drugs, promiscuous sex, and all other forms of debauchery you can possibly think. But while these kids dwell in the big city, their story could quite possibly happen anywhere. This film stays with you long after you are finished viewing it. 3. Donnie Darko (2001) - IttODftJMBStP" This is a dark and gritty psychological thriller about a teen coming face to face with his uncertain and dark destiny. Jake Gyllenhaal plays Donnie, a delusional high school student who is visited by a demonic rabbit named Frank, who shows him eerie visions of the past and deadly predictions of the future. Frank tells Donnie when the world is ending, and Donnie realizes that it's in 28 days. This is a film that explores the myths of time travel with the most believable storyline I've ever seen and the ending is totally perfect and unexpected. If you're in the mood for a weird but funny flick, do not pass this one up at anymore. Besides, Patrick Swayze plays a pedophile in this movie. How can you not want to see it now? 4. Cube (1997) - Six strangers awaken to find themselves trapped in an endless maze of interlocking cubical chambers armed with deadly booby traps. With no food or water, they have only a few days to live. None of them knows how or why they've been imprisoned but each possesses a skill which may help them to escape. Unless these six people learn to cooperate and work together, none of them will get out alive. This is a great psychological horror film. Watching how each character adapts to their claustrophobic surroundings is a very interesting character study in itself. The booby traps are amazingly ingenious and at times very gory. The opening sequence of the film really sets up the tone nicely. If you like psychological thrillers, do not pass this one up. Top 10 Websites to Round Out the Semester 2. SLC PUNK (1999) - It's 1985 and Stevo is a punk rocker in the Mormon stronghold of Salt Lake City, Utah. He just graduated from college and now his life is a weird rollercoaster ride of punk shows, stealing cars, beating up rednecks, and non-stop partying with his buddy, Heroin Bob. With a choice between "No Future" and Harvard Law School, what's a punk to do? This is Stevo's search for a way to grow up without selling out. Stevo is hilariously and perfectly played by the always goofy Matthew Li Hard. Even if you aren't into the 5. Return to Oz (1985) Did you know they made a sequel to the 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz? This film stars a VERY young Fairuza Balk who plays Dorothy. It takes place just after Dorothy returns from Oz and her Aunt and Uncle are rebuilding their farm. Dorothy is now in shock treatment because no one believes her story of Oz and they feel therapy is the answer. Dorothy escapes in a rain storm one night and falls into a river unconscious. When she wakes up, she is back in Oz, though now it is in ruins. A new set of friends, including a tin soldier, a talking chicken, and a pumpkin man, help her against new villains, including Princess Mombicomplete with a set of detachable heads-and the punk scene, this is still a great movie about rebellion and anarchy. If you're even a little bit curious about the hardcore punk scene and what it's all about, this is a must see! evil Gnome King. This is the movie Wizard of Oz should have been. It is so unintentionally twisted and brilliantly evil I don't know how anyone can call it a kid's movie. This isn't the Oz you remember from when you were a kid. If you ever thought Wizard of Oz would make a better horror film than musical, this is an absolute MUST SEE! ? !*JJl,:''www-col,eplJu.mor-c"m : Th^irst, and st'!'the best when it comes to funny pictures, articles, and all other aspects of college life 2. http.//www.x-entertamment.com . Check out this for a trip down nostalgia lane. Includes old commercials, cartoon downloads and other 80s fun 3. http: www.bored.com : Bored? Well, go here for games, quizzes, and all sorts of stuff to keep your mind busy wmoaas' ana °"ier 8Us tun. i' ZW"POf"1. SltnCKSe-C°m : Another college humor site with tunny quotes, stories and random links to keep you busy throughout the semester 5. http://www.sotallytober.com : Because it's always happy hour somewhere ugno rae semester- 7 hLtP:»Z"'b°d> a??rmS;C0^ :,Wf' Cheap high qual"y body jewelry? This is the place to go for the widest selection of everything 7. http.//www.moviehole.net: All the latest movie news, scoops, rumors, and trivia as well as lists of new theatrical and DVD releases 8. http: www ,s.uwp.edu/clubs/w,pz : The home of U.W. Parks,de's radio station 101.7 WIPZ! Meet all the DJ's anZet a show schedule' 9. http://maddox.xmission.com : Find out what the smartest man on the internet thinks about evervthinn Tf vm, sclledule- 10. http://www.somethingawful.com :The best satire humor on the internet wi£ Ksh^Sj Page 9 THE RANGER NEWS Decembers, ?QQ3 Blink 182 Music, Qt\yie.n;S Wow. Blink 182 finally grew up. I never got completely sick of their toilet- humor, but it was refreshing to hear this album. Already, Blink has taken over MTV, with consistent play of the video for their new single, "Feeling This." Not to mention the airwaves.... On their eighth release to date, Blink 182 has made a lot of progress from their trademark pop-punk style. While not completely ditching the distortion drenched sing along choruses of their past, the guys have managed to mature into something a little more suiting to them. They're a little older, a little wiser, and even a little more "mature." Their typical four power-chord progressions have mutated into some slightly discordant songs (and vocals). I'm impressed. Overall, the album is definitely a step in the right direction, especially considering the last few releases by the band. At first, I was taken aback by the single "Feeling This." Then I listened again. I absolutely love the vocal work done on it. Some of it is typical Blink, but they've dropped the studio effects on a lot of it, which makes for a much more legitimate album. Add in some electronic drumbeats and sound effects, and you've got yourself a really interesting album. This is Blink 182 learning its okay to progress musically, while still keeping true to your roots. In fact, the two ideas clash secretly throughout the length of the album. The first single, in fact, talks about sex - but not in the usual humor of Blink's past antics. Instead, Tom Delonge sings passionately about something more serious and more emotional. This is about real life, not some made up teenage fantasy from the band's past. Oh, did I mention the guest appearance by Robert Smith of The Cure near the end of the cd? You'd honestly think you had a Cure cd in your stereo if it weren't for the thirteen other songs.... Straylight Run Nelly Furtado's Folklore With no actual release as of yet, you'll have to hit up the band's website to hear some audio. Make sure you do (right now!) for two reasons - One being that they are amazing. Two being that they have not one, not two, but six songs free for download. Ok, onto the review. Featuring two ex-members of the rock machine Taking Back Sunday, this band is destined to take the indie scene by storm. But don't expect the wailing vocals of Adam Lazzara, or the crush of distorted guitars (all typical of TBS). Much rather, you will be taken away and serenaded to; the songs are dream-like and very much piano laden. The slower paced, pop melodies will take you to some place far away. The lyrics are honest and the vocals are modest and raw. The singing duties are shared quite evenly throughout the band, which makes for an interesting listen. The familiar sound of John Nolan's voice (ex-TBS guitar/backing vocals) cuts right through the mix, driving this music straight into your consciousness. I honestly found myself humming along to "The Tension and the Terror" after only a few listens. An interesting fact is that Nolan's sister is also a member of the band, and you'll hear the sweet sound of her voice gracing the choruses of several songs, most notably "It's everyone's fault but mine." I highly recommend these songs for anyone who is a fan of bands like The Get Up Kids/New Amsterdams, and Taking Back Sunday (bet you saw that one coming, eh?). But even if you lean toward the more mainstream pop like Ben Folds or Vanessa Carlton (or any other piano-driven pop rock act, for that matter), you'll like Straylight Run. If you missed them when they were up in Milwaukee just two weeks ago, they will be back in the area and dropping by The House of Blues in Chicago December 12, on tour with Coheed & Cambria. By Jesse Downs Feel free to e-mail comments, questions, or suggestions to: Ranger_Music@hotmail.com By Josh Langer A drummer I know agreed with me this morning that OutKast should take the cake for the year's best disc. He liked Speakerboxxx/The Love Below so much that although someone burned him copies of the discs, he went out and bought them anyway. After my chat with that drummer today, I went and bought Portuguese- Canadian Nelly Furtado's new album, Folklore. When I went home and put it in my five-disc changer, I noticed how the disc's design looked aesthetically same as OutKast's Speaker - boxxx and The Love Below, which both happened to be in there, in spots two and three. I put Folklore in spot four. The OutKast discs are covered with metallic pink orchids {The Love Below) and metallic red subwoofers (Speakerboxxx), with OutKast's logo at the top, and the name of the disc written in cursive at the bottom. Folklore is a metallic purple disc—the color of royalty— with Nelly Furtado's distinctive curlicue logo at the top, and "Folklore" written in cursive at the bottom. Together with OutKast's discs, Folklore forms the triumvirate of the years best pop music, and I think Folklore is the most cohesive, skillful, and perhaps brilliant of the three. Furtado's debut, 2000's Whoa, Nelly!, took the teenage pop queen archetype and molded it into real music: brilliantly unique and melodic—a truly unprecedented sound. Even her critics agree on this point. Furtado's label, Dreamworks, had an advantage over the labels of Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, etc. Furtado knows music's souls and theories. She is more than a pretty vocalist. She has training in jazz band and plays many instruments at various skill levels. Her fresh, slightly whiny voice is perhaps most easy to remember from her first single, "I'm Like a Bird." The catchy, yet chic and urban production of Whoa, Nelly! shines on that track, as well as "Turn Off the Light." Unfortunately, probably due to its philosophy, "Sh*t on the Radio" was hardly ever heard on the radio here in the States. Whoa, Nelly! developed a cult following here, but in Canada, Great Britain, and Europe, Nelly Furtado's debut was received with huge aplomb. I imagine Folklore will end up much the same, though I hope that Americans won't be scared to buy it. Whereas the divas we are used to, such as Britney, Christina, and Madonna change their image first and foremost, with their music apparently progressing on the back burner; Furtado has metamorphosized from the nymph-poet of Whoa, Nelly! to the—dare I say it—voice of the liberal world in Folklore. She said in a Rolling Stone interview more than a year ago that Portuguese fado music had always played a large part in her musical education. This is an urban music with traditional themes of longing, disappointment, and ennui. Though Whoa, Nelly! hinted at these feelings in a few songs, notably "Legend," this debut was more a showcase of Furtado's range of abilities: the result of which leaned coquettish. However, Nelly played the flirt in a deep and pensive way. The album gets more exciting with each song, like a movie or a novel. And consider this: the first single, "Powerless," is the second song. The first track, "One Horse Pony," is not only a retort to anyone who would call Furtado a one-hit wonder, but a prospectus of the album itself. Though Folklore lists the same producers as Furtado's debut, the magic created between Nelly and her production team is about the only vestige left from her days as an ingenue. Those of us who recognized her talent in Whoa, Nelly! will not be disappointed, and those who dismissed her- as "too pop" will be impressed. Dreamworks has given Furtado room to try and see her vision through, and the result is music that raises the bar. Furtado has three songs: "Forca," "The Grass is Green," and "Island of Wonder," that are to pop as OutKast's "Hey Ya" is to rap. "Try" and "Build You Up" are love songs that at least match "Legend," which in my opinion was the high point of Whoa, Nelly! Folklore utilizes everything from breakbeats to Middle Eastern-sounding melodies to acoustic guitars that are placed to refresh as carefully as the wine imagery throughout the lyrics. I can't think of another such quantum leap. If Furtado's soul was apparent to you from her singles of2001—it's going to knock your socks. off you now. Buy this CD—especially if you are a snob. The absence of Whoa, Nelly! can be forgiven, but if you don't have Folklore, you can hardly claim to have a good eclectic selection. I tell you, Nelly Furtado is a degree cooler than ice cold. THE RANGER NEWS December 5, 2003 Shakespeare's The Tempest a hit with audience! By Russell Harris Do you crave mystery, comedy, intrigue, and love scenes? If so, you should see one of the UW-Parkside Theater Department's productions. On October 24, 25, 31, and November 1, 2003, the UW-Parkside Theatre Arts Department presented William Shakespeare's The Tempest in the Communication Arts Theatre. Hopefully, you were one of the lucky people who enjoyed this marvelous production. The entire cast and crew, which consisted of 75 people, gave powerful performances. "This is Shakespeare's last play and in many ways his most complex and poetic. It's a very challenging play for actors, designers, and technicians. Over the past seven weeks the students, staff, and faculty in the Theatre Arts Department have worked tirelessly on making this show a reality. I commend the entire production team for successfully producing one of the most demanding and inspiring plays in the Shakespeare canon," said Director Dean Yohnk. When asked what she got out of this play the most, Assistant Stage Manager ' Karin Rondeau said, "The biggest thing that I was able to take out of the production was the ability to interpret Shakespeare and being able to put a picture of his work into my mind." Brandon Anderson played the role of Sebastian, brother of King Alonso. Anderson gave a masterful performance and was a crowd favorite. "It was very challenging and complex. It was great to see how everything and everyone formed together in making it happen," exclaimed Anderson. Dr. Jonathon Shailor, Chair of the UW-Parkside Communication Department, played the role of Prospero, who is the exiled Duke of Milan and an evil magician. Shailor said, "Our Theater Department is a real first class act. The most important attributes of a good theater company are love and discipline, and this group has both in spades. Dean Yohnk is an extremely talented and dedicated director, and he has really helped me grow as an actor. Keith Harris' set is an artistic and engineering marvel, and Judith Tucker-Snider's costumes are gorgeous. The student crew and actors were all very professional and a delight to work with." His mother, Patti Pappas, who was a radio personality and child actress in New York City in the 1930's, influenced Dr. Shailor. "Our home was full of music and performances by my brothers, myself, and our sisters— we sang, danced, and recreated sketches from "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In" (A 1960's comedy show) and scenes from Marx Brothers' movies." Shailor started his collegiate career at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst where he was a theater major. He then changed to a major in Communication Education with an emphasis in Theater Education. Dr. Shailor completed a year of study at the Roehamption Institute in London, an apprenticeship at the North Shore Music Theater in Beverly, Massachusetts, and several workshops with Augusto Boal, the famous Brazilian director and social activist. He directed theater USEFUL DATING TIPS By Emily Rasbornik This book helped me to get over a long term relationship. I think the reason it helped so much was because it gave me many revelations on what I really want in a person and it showed me what I can do differently in my next relationship. Instead of making out with random people and dating people you don't really want to date, read this book to form your view on what is critical for your next hottie to have, its a lot easier this way. Everyone feels a longing to have someone in their life who cares about them and who they can care about in return. People who deny these feelings and think they don't need to date are simply missing out. I'm not saying we should date everyone we meet, but we should definitely look at the benefits of dating. These benefits are shown throughout the book, Boundaries in Dating: Making Dating Work, by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend. Since almost everyone is interested in dating, at least a little bit, we all should leam some great tips on how to date successfully . "Between singleness and marriage lies the journey of dating. Want to make your road smooth as possible? Set and maintain healthy boundaries...boundaries that will help you grow in freedom, honesty, and self-control." Some people may not want to date because: one, they don't want to give up their freedoms; two, they don't want to experience change; three, they are scared; and lastly, they don't know how to. Dating can bring a lot of good to your life, but it does have the possibility to bring a lot of bad. So that is why we need to set up boundaries when dating. The reason boundaries are necessary in life is because "boundaries help you to be yourself, instead of losing yourself in someone else" Everyone wants a good healthy relationship, but how do you get one? Do you know what you are looking for? What about those who are already in a relationship, do you understand how to deal with problems that arise? This book focuses on seeking personal growth. It was awesome to find out that the freedom people continually search for, lies within themselves. At the end of each chapter, they give you "take away tips"-things to remember when dating. Here are three of my favorite tips: 1. "Dating was never meant to cure aloneness. It was meant to fulfill adult needs for male-female romantic relationship on the way toward marriage" 2."You must get to a place where you are happy with your life apart from dating relationships in order to be happy with another". 3. "If being attracted to the wrong person is a pattern, do not blame it on external reasons, but take responsibility for being the one who has a problem and work on finding its cause". Their book is broken up in four part. They are as follows: Part one: You and Your Boundaries, Part Two: Whom Should I Date? Part Three: Solving Dating Problems, When you're part of the problem, and Part Four: Solving Dating Problems: When your date is the problem. People have to take responsibility for how they feel. If you feel like you don't know how to date, are scared of dating because of past experiences, or are dating and feel like its going no where, then take responsibility. Get up and do something about how you feel. One way of finding answers is reading this book, Boundaries in Dating: productions for four and a half years at the high school level—in both New England and in Jamaica, West Indies. Dr. Shailor has acted in almost two dozen roles—in plays like Beauty and the Beast, Romeo and Juliet, and A Midsummer Night's Dream. After witnessing one of the showings of The Tempest, it became clear how much effort was put into the production. The lighting was excellent, and the sets were superb. Among the props were lit torches and realistic- looking swords, which provided an authentic touch. The intricate costumes blended with the lighting created a warming luminosity on the stage. Each seen was tastefully produced. In one scene, real running water was used to create a waterfall sound effect. The live singing echoed throughout the theatre beautifully, and the characters spoke energetically and clearly. The play had some humorous scenes, too, giving the audience some comic relief. Hopefully, you saw this play with your own eyes. If you get a chance to see any of the UW-Parkside Theater productions you will not be disappointed. Bravo and two thumbs up to the UW-Parkside Theater Department for their incredible performance of William Shakespeare's The Tempest. Making Dating Work by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend. It will change your life. 11 THE RANGER NEWS December 5, 2003 j .vid Gehring . r HUMORNEM How the Turkey lost to the Chicken for the Thanksgiving main course HOROSCOPES Public Service Announcement Putting Way Too Much Pressure on Yours truly By Tracy Medek I thought he was out of my life for good. No such luck. Mere days ago that fluffy-faced pontificating demon-bear dared to flash his image across my television screen. Smokey was his usual demanding, intimidating self, pointing a fuzzy brown, accusatory finger right at me and soberly declaring, "Only you can prevent forest fires." Can you believe the nerve of that bear? As if I don't have enough to worry about already—school, work, family situations. Now I have to be held personally responsible for every careless, cigarette-flicking camper and reckless bolt of lightning. I try to force him from my mind, but his stare is intense; it bores into my very soul. As the California wildfires rage out of control, I find it impossible to shake off the insurmountable guilt. Logically, I realize there was no way that I, Tracy Medek, resident of Kenosha, Wisconsin, could have done anything to prevent the raging inferno on the Pacific Coast. But still... Smokey, I'm begging you, please just leave me alone. I can't do it all by myself. I do my part, I swear, but this harassment has got to stop. itie Dylewski (3/20-4/19) 3 been giving a lot of attention to your lance lately. And ully so because you've blending into the I a little bit too well, ae for you to stand out, Get a haircut. Get a Do something. Take nee and finally let the see your personality gh your unique, •ped look. :s (4/20-5/19) ial gathering will open 'yes and force you to k something you've questioned. You tend ind strong in your sometimes borderi downright stubborn. n°nth, keep an open The people around ill have great things to I try listening for once. »(5/20-6/20) and finance worries 'gging you down, and °uldbe. You've been § big time in keeping h the comings and °f your paycheck. )rganizing a budget. II need this structure December, for you'll be making a large purchase that you didn't plan for. Cancer (6/21-7/21) Around mid-month, you will receive news that will finally allow you to relax. And it's about time too! You sure could use that ohso- wonderful sigh of relief that it will bring you. You definitely owe it to yourself to take a break. Leo (7/22-8/22) I see uncertainty in a relationship of yours, Leo. You aren't sure who you can trust lately. Someone with a very large nose will try to steer you into a path of destruction sometime in the upcoming week... and paths of destruction are never good. If they try to speak with you, simply begin walking backwards, and they will become confused. This will give you time to escape. Virgo (8/23-9/21) You have many questions about love this month, and it's about time you figured them out because I definitely see romance in your near future. Try to find out what music was playing while you were being conceived. Yes, it's a bit of a gross thought - but if your mom or dad remembers, it would be in your best interest to listen to these songs. Though cheesy, the lyrics of these old songs will provide much needed advice. Libra (9/22-10/22) Libra, you already know this, but I must touch on the subject. Your love life has been on hold for quite sometime now. No no.. .not on hold, but it hung up on you and changed it's number. It's gone my friend. Let's take a moment to remember your life when it was filled with sparks and excitement and all that good stuff.. .ah yes. Now, get out and do something about it! Scorpio (10/23-11/21) Oh, Scorpio. You seem to be on a roller-coaster of emotion and I don't see it stopping anytime soon. The next month will be a series of ups and downs, and it will overwhelm you at times. It would definitely help to get your priorities intact. You're going through a lot and in order to find happiness again, you need to rediscover what makes you happy. Sagittarius (11/22-12/21) I definitely see an abundance of money and friends around you this month, Sagittarius. This is your month to shine. Everything is going your way - so I'd definitely advise you to spread some of that love around. Pull out all the stops and have a huge party. After all, you do share your birth month with Britney Spears, and I think she would be quite disappointed if you didn't celebrate. Capricorn (12/22-1/19) Tension has been building between yourself and someone very close to you, and it's going to reach it's peak this month. You two won't be able to stand it any longer, and an outburst will lead to a much needed talk. Figure out once and for all what the problem is, and if its worth solving. You may find that it's time to take a break. Reassess your life without the input of this person. Aquarius (1/20-2/17) You've been a bit hard to deal with lately, but you know this already. Friends and coworkers are feeling the effects of your near constant bad mood, and they'c like to see you cheer up Stop taking things so seriously and start having fun. My advice: Find a perfect stranger and tell them a big funny story about how you grew up in Hollywood and your father was the star of an 80's sitcom. Make it up as you go, and details are good The stranger will be quite interested and ask you lots of questions. Giggle tc yourself afterwards and go about your day. Pisces (2/18-3/19) You know that person who you see just about every other day - the one you really want to talk to for some reason but just never have? Well guess what... This is the week to do it. Don't be shy - they've been trying to work up the courage to talk to you as well. Talking to this person will be very beneficial to your happiness and by January 13th, you will understand why. Go out for coffee and have a jolly good time. THE RANGER NEWS December 5, 200; By Emily Rasbornik Everyone has either known the jealous type, been involved with the jealous type, or is the jealous type. I want to say that in some cases, jealousy maybe a normal feeling if a partner is a complete idiot Exposing the Sexes I The Art of Jealousy and cheats on the other emotionally or physically. So, please don't misconstrue what I am trying to get at. In the previously mentioned situation jealousy can be a signal that something has gone wrong or is going wrong. If that is the case, step back from the relationship. Don't be jealous over someone deranged; deal with the pain and move on. The kind of jealousy I'm talking about is selfish and fear based; people who are in healthy relationships and get jealous over things like their significant other going out with her own friends. According to Kathy Labriola, counselor/nurse, "We tend to think of jealousy as a single emotion, but actually it's a whole bundle of feelings that tend to be lumped together." So, what is the primary underlying emotion that one feels when they are jealous? Kathy says that 50% is fear. That's right ...50%! Other feelings may be anger, feeling powerless, betrayal, or a number of other emotions collectively making up the other 50%. For all those people who are jealous over another's looks, talents, money, etc... try to realize that you are fearful of something. Well that's what Kathy thinks anyway. But is seems to make sense, here's why: jealousy is about fear... fear of the unknown, maybe of change, losing power or control, fears of loss or abandonment. Basically, jealousy is a reflection of our own insecurities about our worthiness and anxiety about being inadequate. We've all met the guy that tried to make fun of everyone or the stuck up girl who thinks everyone is lower than her, or the girlfriend who won't let her boyfriend talk to any other female, even if she's like 80. Anyone, who has been subject to these kinds of people and believe me, we all have been, know that there is a reason for these types of jealousy and about 50% is fear. In cases like these, fear is not reality. To base decisions or actions on jealousy or fear is not rational. When jealousy starts to take over someone's thoughts and actions they usually are not awarp it's hanneninp Thev do not try to stop it o deal with it, their resj becomes "fight or fljj they think their very survival is threatened Jealousy breai apart relationships be people start to detach become controlling, are the jealous type a: yourself, what are yoi ally afraid of? Being jealous is such a drag have the ability to sto being jealous. Youfii have to be willing to realize, you are jealo second, understand th emotions or situations behind them. Jealous actually push away pe who are close to you. tears people down internally. By Henry Gaskins I have two anecdotes to share before coming to my conclusion on jealousy. Before I start, however, I'll define the word as it applies to relationships: an emotion of suspicion from a competitor, the competition being for attention. I'm willing to bet that more than half of what people become jealous of deals with the attention game (no reference to prior columns). My last girlfriend and I broke up at the beginning of this semester. Two weeks later, she had a new boyfriend. I felt jealousy burning throughout my bloodstream. I knew I was ready for the relationship to be over, but because she was immediately giving and receiving attention to and from another guy, I couldn't stop my idiotic impulse to interfere. Indeed, it was difficult to control my jealousy. I wont go into details on my actions, but it was similar to the first verse of Garth Brooks' Friends in Low Places. I'll take this opportunity to apologize to my ex right now, should she come across this article. Sorry, you. Last week I was engaged in friendly conversation with a young attractive female at a local bar. Ok, it was more than a friendly conversation. We were holding eye contact, laughing, and playfully touching each other. About 20 minutes later, my friend came up from behind to warn me that the girl's boyfriend was there, and was ready to kick my ass. I still can't believe she didn't tell me she was in a relationship. I don't think it's worth it to cause confrontation between reasonable human beings for the sole purpose of a girl, so I ended my conversation with her and apologized to her boyfriend, admitting I never knew he existed. That guy talked to me for about half an hour, explaining his deep love for her and telling me how he would do anything for her. I just smiled and nodded. But this guy was willing to fight me, before I defused any possible altercation. So from my own experiences, being jealous and being "jealoused of', my conclusion is that jealousy is an easily uncontrollable, highly subjective emotion. It is probably dangerous, as well. We often hear of road rage and hate crimes, but I'm sure plenty of crimes are brought on by jealousy. I hate to give advice, because I don't claim to be an expert on anything but my recommendation when you find yourself jealous is this: -Relax -Realize you are Jealc -Relax again -Plan your future objectively -Stay relaxed Things may not af go the way we wish,i we are all bound to fil people who can outdo selves. However, if w know the only thing 1 control is our own livi and we utilize that po then the world is our 1 ground. Page 13 (Dear (Emily... Dear Emily, When a guy finds himself in a room with six other men competing for the attention of the one female in the room, what is his best option? —Charismatic Ain't Cuttin' It THE RANGER NEWS Decembers, 2003 Dear Charismatic Ain't Cuttin' It, In regards to the situation you described above, which I am assuming comes from your own embarrassingly unsatisfying and impotent experiences, I am not too sure there necessarily is a "best option." Here are a few good options though: Casually approach the girl, tenderly flip her hair over her shoulder, and whisper gently into her ear the five most important words to a female in her situation: "Are you into gang banging?" It's one of those questions you're going to kick yourself for years if you don't ask. It could be her fantasy, and she just wanted a go-getter like you to initiate it. And who knows, maybe you, the female, and the six other males could have an amazing sexual experience. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade! Sit back and pretend to be uninterested in the entire situation. The men will continue to compete for her attention and will eventually attack each other in a cannibalistic orgy (a la Elimidate). Just wait until you're the last man standing and give her a suave wink. There's nothing sexier than a winner-by-default. Just leave the room. Let's face it, you are competing against six other men, who are probably superior to you in every way imaginable, for one woman's attention, and she's probably not even interested in you. If you eject yourself from this situation, instead of being brutally rejected, you will be empowering yourself. While you might not get the girl, your fragile ego remains intact...for now. Do you have question that you need answered, but can't afford to pay those greedy professionals at the Psychic Friends Network? Let me give it a stab! Send emails to dearemilyuwp@yahoo.com or drop off notes at the Ranger News office. Your privacy will always be respected. Dear Emily, Why is it so hard for a single, moderately attractive guy to find a female here at UW-Parkside? I mean this is my third semester here as a senior and I have yet to find any females that are the slightest bit interested in me. What's a single, all-around nice guy to do to solve this problem? —Kindhearted in Kenosha Dear Kindhearted in Kenosha, You basically just spelled out the answer you were looking for. (Once again, my talents as an advice columnist are rendered useless.) You're a "kindhearted...all-around nice guy," and that's not what most females are looking for. I hate to perpetuate stereotypes and generalizations, but from what I have seen, this one is true: Many (not all) girls are attracted to jerks. I can't explain why, and I don't even pretend to understand why, but that seems to be the trend with a majority of the female students I know. Nice guys finish last. Now that doesn't mean that you should become an *sshole; rather you should continue to be your nice, kindhearted self. Be that "good guy friend" (job description includes: holding her hair when she pukes; picking her up and giving her rides at 3 a.m., no questions asked; and letting her cry on your shoulder) to all the girls who fall for jerks, and eventually one will come around and realize that you are the kind of guy she really wants. Oh wait, that's just a plot summary of every romantic comedy involving Julia Roberts. If you want a real world answer, I say focus on your studies so you can hopefully graduate soon (before you become a sixth semester senior), get out into the real world, and put the hellish time you had at Parkside - rejections, lack of sex, complete invisibility to opposite sex, and everything else - behind you. It may sound dismal and disappointing right now, but it's the only thing that gets me up in the morning. By: Emily Wood Great Student Leaders Are Popping Up Everywhere! Be One! Apply for a Student Leadership Position! Pick up applications at: Res Life Office, Student Activities, and SHCC. Sponsored by Residence Life Wednesday, December 10th at 4|>m in Union 106 Beginning to believe that you do not have a creative bone in your body? Everyone is creative in his or her own special way! This workshop is designed to help you realize exactly how to reach new creative heights or help to shake up your organization's potential! Come ready to have fun and know that you will leave with dozens of new ideas! *Please reserve your space, so we know how much pizza to order! CALL 595-2278, STOP BY Union 209, or EMAIL: engel@uwp.edu or go ONLINE at: http://www.uwp.edu/admin/union/activities.html Sponsored by Student Activities @2 The University of Wisconsin- Parkside provides services for patrons with special needs. Please contact the Parkside Student Center for assistance, (262) 595-2345 ial A MtJ Monday K» th e Bob Tuesday Auguil WmtMna R_oom_ 'Wo Spin Zona' Wednsday Thursday WrwtHnq War Room Eail-ED Th. 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Outer Loop Rd. 12:06 am A citation was issued to a driver for failure to stop/improper stop at a stop sign. 11-16-03 Suspicious Circumstance. A student reported being harassed by another student. January 23, 2004 7:00pm Communication Arts Theatre Free and open to the public! For more information contact (262) 595-2731 An Evening Extravaganza Featuring: Essay and Community Awards, Music, and Readings! JiarSorsicfe <Eye Care CONTACT LENSES Kenosha - across from the H oliday Inn coo! people will clip this cool people will clip this Give us 1 hour, twice a week. Your plasma donations help save the lives of burn and shock victims, heart surgery patients, and hemophiliacs. Call for an appointment or more information. 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UWPAC124 Ranger News Text Any textual data included in the document THE RANGER NEWS | NOVEMBER 17, 2003 ISSUE 17 VOL. 35 ~ UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-PARKSIDE'S STUDENT NEWSPAPER | Page 2 THF RANGER Nl Letter "From the •• • Dear Parkside, After all is said and done, I suppose the process by which some goal was achieved is looked back upon as necessary to the end result. How come it seems that its much more painful along the way than to simply look back? Whatever the answer, I know it's always good to look back and say, "Damn! It's done!" Considering the fact that I've met many great basketball athletes this semester, I can't refrain from encouraging everyone to go out and attend the men's and women's games this semester. They're a ton of fun for the audience and a big audience makes the games even more fun for the players. See you out there! Yours Truly, Sandee Co-Editor -in-Chief What's up, UW-P? This being my first letter as co-editor-in-chief, there are a few issues I would like to First, the staff of The Ranger News works extremely hard, sometimes late into the evening and early morning. It is a tough job to run the newspaper, and a lot morework goes on behind the scenes than simply writing, receiving, and editing. I want to send a shout out to a members of our staff who continuously put other aspects of their lives on hold and tor their dedication to this publication. Keep up the good work, guys (and gals)! Anyone interested in helping out is welcome, wanted, and needed. . In other news...I'd like to congratulate the women's soccer team on winning their division and making it to the regional tournament. Good luck, girls! Check out University Sports on page six for more information on the lady Rangers, as well as information on the upcoming basketball season. r , The Police Beat is the most interesting part of our newspaper for some of our readers, I think in part because people can look up themselves and say, "Ha! Ha! My ticket is in the paper!" Of course, this is only my theory on why the Police Beat is so popular. The typing, editing, layout, and design of the Police Beat is a very time consuming and tedious process, and there is not a byline for the person who organizes it - our Arts and Entertainment Director, Emily Rasbornik. The semester is more than half over, UW-P. Eat it up. I highly encourage people to get involved with student organizations, because there are a lot of opportunities you may never get the chance to be a part of again. Besides, with every different type of organization, you are bound to find something you are interested in. Enjoy the issue and thanks for reading! No v emu e r i f , ^ u u o THE RANGER NEWS STAFF Please, keep your questions/comments coming to The Ranger News via e-mail (rangernews@joumalist.com) or by dropping pieces off at The Ranger News office in WyllieD139C. Thank you! Henry D. Gaskins Co-Editor-in-Chief The Ranger News' staff is dedicated to publishing the most reliable, reasonable, and entertaining information they can provide. Things 2 Do @ the U Monday, November 17, 2003 11:00 AM-5:00 PM Art Exhibition: Ann Hauber Show Com. Arts Gallery 12:00 PM-1.-15 PM 'Honoring Our Elders' Upper Main Place Sacred Circle presents 'Honoring Our Elders' with Hazel Redbird. free Tuesday, November 18, 2003 9:30 AM-10:30 AM Executive-ln-Residence Union Cinema Theater Edward C. Emma, president and CEO of Jockey International free 11:00 AM-8:00 PM Art Exhibition: Amy Hauber Com. Arts Gallery 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Executive-ln-Residence Union Cinema Theater Edward C. Emma, president and CEO of Jockey International free Tuesday, November 25, 2003 11:00 AM-8:00 PM Art Exhibition: Amy Hauber Com. Arts Gallery 7:00 PM-9:00 PM Men's basketball vs. Michigan Tech DeSimone Gym/SAC 7:30 PM-9:00 PM Concert: UW-Parkside Jazz Ensemble Com. Arts Theatre Saturday, November 29, 2003 1:00 PM-2:45 PM Women's basketball vs. Lewis DeSimone Gym/SAC 3:00 PM-5:30 PM Men's basketball vs. Lewis DeSimone Gym/SAC Thursday, December 4, 2003 11:00 AM-5:00 PM Art Exhibition: Amy Hauber Com. Arts Gallery 5:15 PM-7:15 PM Women's basketball vs. Indianapolis DeSimone Gym/SAC 7:00 PM-8:15 PM Panel Discussion: Cold Mountain Overlook Lounge, 2nd fl., 7:03 PM-9:15 PM Men's basketball vs. Indianapolis DeSimone Gym/SAC 7:30 PM-9:30 PM Foreign Filjn: 'Spirited Away' Union Cinema Theater CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF SANDRA CORNELL CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF HENRY GASKINS COPY EDITOR TRACY MEDEK ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT DIRECTOR EMILY RASBORNIK ADVERTISING MANAGER CHRISTINE FERRER BUSINESS MANAGER SONYA GONZALEZ PHOTO E DITOR SCOTT STEFANI LAYOUT EDITOR WILL BRINKMAN DESIGN & LA YOUT WILL BRINKMAN SANDRA CORNEL HENRY GASKINS EMILY RASBORNIK REPORTERS RUSSELL HARRIS JOSH KURZ EMILY WOOD RANGER ADVISOR JUDITH LOGSDON ^ <°r * edit°riai ^ «•«*•*- include the author's name and phone number. Utters must be free from misleading or libelous content. Letters^aXlto^omoW will ft D"139C> ' Letters be typed and withheld, but only upon request.The Ranger reserves the right to edit all letters. published. For publication purposes, author's name can be THE RANGER NEWS HAS MEETINGS EVERY MONDAY AT NOON. ALL S TUDENTS AND FACULTY O F UW-PARKSIDE ARE WELCOME. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO A TTEND! WYLLIE D-139C PHONE: (262) 595-2287 FAX: ( 262) 595-2295 Page 3 THE RANGER NEWS November 17, 2003 Make-a-Difference Day More than 90 students and faculty from UW-Parkside spent time giving back to their communities on Saturday, October 25 by participating in Make-a-Difference Day events in Racine and Kenosha. Make-a-Difference Day is the largest national day of volunteering in the U.S. The Volunteers met in Ranger Hall at 8:00 a.m. to pick up lunch, T-shirts, and directions to their project sites. The project sites were Women & Children Horizons, Kenosha Area Family & Aging Services, Lincoln Lutheran, North Beach Playground, Tech. Corp. Wisconsin, Bong Recreation Area, and the Racine Zoological Society. UW-Parkside clubs and organizations were well represented, and included ARU Mentors, Black Student Union, Circle K, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Gamma Alpha Omega Sorority, LPH, Omega Delta Phi, Parkside Asian Organization, Phi Eta Sigma, Pre-Health Club, Psychology Club, and Sacred Circle. 5B: The Spookiest Apartment on Campus By Tracy Medek This year marked the first Halloween Decoration contest for UW-Parkside campus housing. Seven apartments signed up for the competition. Resident Advisor Jason Pinkowski was one of the judges for the event. He predicts there will be greater participation next year, providing that future RA's make the contest into a tradition. When asked how the judges came to a decision, Pinkowski remarked, "The decision was pretty much unanimous. 5B just went above and beyond the other apartments." Pinkowski added that the entire apartment was present for the judging, and their enthusiasm only helped their cause. For their impressive decorations, the residents of 5B have won a $30 pizza party (supplied by the pizza establishment of their choosing) compliments of Felicia Esters, the Hall Director for the University Apartments. Congratulations! Play Reading: Necessary Targets A play reading by students and faculty of UW-Parkside was held on November 8 and 9 at Union Square. Necessary Targets: A Story of Women & War was presented by the UW-Parkside Theatre Arts Department and directed by Michael Snider. The play told the story of two American women who went to Bosnia to help women confront their memories of war. It was about the violence of dark memories and the enduring resilience of the human spirit. The next play here will be Fuddy Meers, which will be running from December 5-13 in the UW-Parkside Augie Wegner Studio Theatre. SEPARATING THE KNOT FROM CREATIVITY with SHANNON BYRNE, Residence Life Wednesday, December 10th at 4pm at Union 106 Beginning to believe that you do not have a creative bone in your body? E veryone is cr eative in his o r her own sp ecial wa y! This workshop is designed to help you realize exactly how to reach new creative heights or help to shake up your organization's potential. Come ready to have fun and know that you will leave with dozens of new ideas! *Please reserve your space, so we know how much pizza to order! CALL 595-2278, STOP B Y Union 2 09, or E MAIL: engel@uwp.edu or go ONLINE at http://www.uwp.edu/admirr/union/activities.html *^^ssgssasssrJasssw& ) eJieervj &PORTS WAR & GRILL _ 6100 Washington Avenue Racine, Wl 53406 Phone: 262-886-4272 Monday - All bottles $2 Malternatives, Wings $.25 Tuesday - $2 mini pitchers $3 pitchers (miller products) 3 tacos $2.99 Wednesday - College & Ladies night $1.50 rails Thursday - $2 you call it!!! (Rails and All Bottles) Friday - $4 pitchers (miller products) $2 Tequila sunrise $5.95 fish fry or $7.95 all you can eat!!! Saturday - $3 Long Islands $2 mixers Sunday - Packer Sunday $10 all you can drink! this special starts at kickoff and ends when the game is over. $1 tappers all day long. *Free pool 6pm until midnight. $5 Beer Buckets Every Night!!! CONGRATULATIONS TO NEW SENATORS AND SUFAC MEMBERS By Sandee Cornell PSGA held senate elections on Friday October 24th, 2003. Of the 12 nominations, four students were voted into senate. The four new senators are Jason Meekma, Jeanni Simpson, Sandee Cornell, and Dave Biolik. Senate also voted on Segregated University Fees Allocations Committee (SUFAC) members. Among other duties, SUFAC is responsible for allocating over 2 million dollars to student organizations on campus. This year's SUFAC director Dannie Moore joined by Dave Biolik, Xavier Solis, Angie Gomez, Jerome Garret, Andrea Higgins, and Jason Meekma are all entrusted with the responsibilities of allocating money in an unbiased manner. On November 7, 2003 President Sidhu appointed SUFAC's Student At-Large position to Senator Benjamin Stark who is also the Public Relations director in PSGA. There was opposition to Senator Stark being appointed to the seat for the mere reason that some senators felt that no other PSGA directors should be appointed to SUFAC. The student at-large position can potentially be any student in the UW-Parkside. When asked, President Sidhu stated that he had gone outside PSGA to find a qualified candidate, but that he felt Senator Stark was the best candidate. 4626 Sheridan Rd, Kenosha*654-9196 Check out our website; www.thesosclub.com HOT LATIN NIGHTS V TUESDAYS ? DJ Spinning All The Latin Hits From Yesterday and Today! y WED. NIGHT THE CAGE G,RLS GONE WIL0 WILD CAGE DANCE CONTEST . BACK! $500.00 Cash prize - ladies drink Free! • -* 9pm-lam (THURSDAY COLLEGE NIGHT V N. SOS Turns Into The ANIMAL HOUSE!} $5.00 All You Con Drink 70s - 80s - 90s Music j FLASHBACK FRIDAYS Alt THE WAY LIVE - AINTNOJIVE! SPINNING 70s - '80s - present mixes r SATURDAY L NIGHT LIVE "THE BEST DANCE PARTY" FEATURING the best in: dance • top 40 • hip/hop • R&B J EVERY NIGHT (J«n DRINK SPECIALS 4>Z. .UU miller products vodka & red bull hypnotiq shots Other Issues In PSGA October 31, 2003 Brian Tanner, United Council (UC) Shared Governance Director and Jennifer Epps, UC Multicultural Director talked to PSGA about a proposal to raise the Mandatory Refundable Fee (MRF). The MRF is a fee UC charges the students who attend colleges that are members of United Council. Parkside students currently pay a $1.35 MRF, which supports UC's educational and lobby efforts including nine staff members, two annual conferences, and other services. UC feels it needs to raise the MRF to $2.00 to continue services and sustain projects. The MRF needs to be adjusted for inflationary increases and to address high costs in healthcare, office rental, travel, and conference costs. PSGA voted in favor of the proposal to raise the MRF from $1.35 to S2.00 almost unanimously. There was one objection. The MRF appears on tuition bills, and students who would like the fee refunded can contact the United Council office within the first 45 days of class to receive their refund plus postage. The students who get their fee refunded should know that they would be ineligible to participate in any UC General Assembly meetings and other UC activities. Fees on the rise Remember the days when the class drop fee was only $10? Ahh.. .those were the days. Now the drop fee is $20! That means if you drop a four-credit class, you have to shell out 80 bucks! So why the sudden rise from ten to twenty dollars? Apparently, former PSGA President Kyle Kellogg approved the ten-dollar increase over the summer when administration approached him with the idea at which point President Kellogg should have approached senate so it could have been voted on. Former president Kellogg approved the idea without bringing it through senate, hence our $20 drop fee. President Sidhu has brought the matter to the Chancellor Keating who agreed to bring the matter up to his cabinet. PSGA is currently waiting on the next step in lowering the drop fee. In order to avoid paying the drop fees, a student must drop the class within the first two weeks of the start of the class which is difficult, because many students prefer to wait until midterms to drop. The fees pay for electronic processes, software maintenance agreements, phone lines and systems. Other fees involved are the transcript fee and the graduation fee. Current List of PSGA Senators Banks,Chris Bedford, Dana Berberich, Andrea Biolik, David Brinkman, Will Catarozoli, Taylor Cornell, Sandee Dollar, Chris DuBose, Anthony Duncan,Joseph Garret, Jerome Goldwater, Tal Gomez, Angie Grissman, Ann Hammond, Erin Henning, Nick Her, Peng Higgins, Andrea Houston, Andrea Jones, Tony Kamphuis, Ryan Koss, David Kromm, Sammy Meekma, Jason Mitchell, Stormie Mohr, Jayne Morris, Amanda Mostwik, Tim Munsey, Thavone Nicke, Rebecca Orlando, Mario Parmar, Mannider Pinkowski, Jason Powers, Nicole Price, Lirhonda Roper, Skyla Semenas, Chris Siech, Amy Simpson, Jeanni Solis, Xavier Souter, Redelia Stark, Ben Swanks, Jamarr VanDehey, Amanda Weir, Carrie Xiong, Fue Yang, Yang page 5 THE RANGER NEWS November 17, 2003 1984 performs at Union Square on October 28, 2003. Back to 1984: A band of students By Henry Gaskins Their practice area is a huge open room they rent on the north side of Racine. When they first arrive, Charles Barrows sits down behind the drums and immediately starts pounding out beats, then stops for a minute to make sure his computer and PA system are set up right. Preston Brown and Luke Eckblad casually pick up their guitars and start tuning them. A minute later, bassist Matt Waller comes in the room and the melodic beats begin. The song is Building an Empire. "Building an Empire can be related to America, or any community in general," said Luke, "but it's also about letting go and venting your frustrations on a Friday night." The band explained that they aren't out to become rock stars, and self-promotion is not a trait they focus too much attention on. "We just play, write, and perform," Charles said. When they begin a practice, they concentrate on their instruments until they get the feel of the music they are making. Then Preston will turn around and look at Charles, make eye contact, and they both will smile, because they know they are on track. It is apparent that this is their paradise. "The biggest reason we do this," said Preston, "is because we genuinely like to create music that we genuinely love." Charles said the band sings about all aspects of life - the positives and the negatives. "We don't do too many love songs, but we have a couple," said Preston. "It is an important part of life." For 1984, the process of creating a song begins many different ways. "Sometimes we'll be jammin' together and we'll just go from there," said Luke. "If you have the verse and chorus, that's gonna be like the meat of the song," Charles added. "It's definitely well thought out, but it's more an 'as you go' kind of thing. It's about taking ideas, refining them, and letting the structure grow." 1984 first started playing three years ago. The name of their band is based on a George Orwell novel, but the story of the book has nothing to do with the band. "It's a classic," said Preston. "Like 'The Great Gatsby'. We had a list of names for our band, and we decided on 1984 because it just sticks; it's easy to remember." While recalling how the band started, Luke said he and Preston were both friends of Charles, but didn't really know each other. Then they met and started to jam in Luke's basement. Charles was in a different band at the time, but occasionally he would sit in and play drums for them. Eventually, Charles decided to dedicate his drumming skills to the music Preston and Luke were making, and later they found a bass player. The band was together for about two years, when they took time off to concentrate on other aspects of their lives. They've been back together for about eight months, but their old bass player moved to Arizona, so they had to find a new one: Matt Waller. "I've been in a variety of different bands," said Matt, "but I think 1984 is the one I've enjoyed being a part of the most." "When it hits home, I understand how lucky I am to be making music with these people," Luke said. "I can't honestly fathom anything sounding better that I could be a part of." "It's an honest creative outlet," said Charles. "It's as independent as anything can get. We take our ideas and implement them." "1984 provides us with an opportunity to create something original," said Preston, "and that's really all we're trying to do." Local Rock at Union Square By Henry Gaskins The Ranger News and 101.7 WIPZ presented "1984" - a student band here at UW-Parkside - on October 28th, at Union Square. More than 100 people attended the event for free pizza, free drinks, and the free music. Both organizations that sponsored the show set up tables with applications available for all students and faculty interested in working with UW-Parkside's newspaper or radio station. They also handed out a questionnaire about life on campus and asked for suggestions on ways to improve it. The band 1984 played a set of nine original rock songs. Their show lasted about 50 minutes, and by the end of the performance members from the audience were cheering, whistling, and applauding. Three members of the band are students of UW-Parkside, and the fourth plans to attend next year. IJ :j j dTOp with every Spring Break package! Limited time offer. Check our website for details! www.studentexpress.com Call NOW: 1.800.787.3787 GIVE LIFE GIVE PLASMAJ Give us 1 hour, twice a week. Your plasma donations help save the lives of bum and shock victims, heart surgery patients, and hemophiliacs. 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The AHL is considered the top minor league that the NHL has, and just about every top prospect plays or has played in the NHL. If you know nothing about hockey, seeing a game is still fun. There is always some sort of entertainment between periods, and you can see the Admirals' mascot, Roscoe. Going to an Admirals game is also relatively inexpensive; great seats can be purchased for less than $20. So far this season the Admirals are off to a pretty good start. They have a current record of three wins, one loss, three ties, and one overtime loss. This includes only one loss in their previous five games. They are in fourth place for their division, but that is skewed because the have played fewer games than anyone else in their division. UW-Parkside Women's Volleyball Team New Head Coach Pack Your Cars We're Going to the Regional Tourney! By Emily Rasbornik Get ready for a great road trip. The UW-Parkside woman's soccer team kicks butt this year. They won their conference and are on their way to the regional tournament. There are only four teams left in our region and UW-Parkside is one of them. Last weekend the girls won the conference by defeating two tough teams; the No. 1 ranked team, Northern Kentucky, in double over time (3-2) and No. 3 ranked team, Indianapolis, in a shoot out (4- 2). The first round of regionals kicks off on Friday, November 14, at 1:30 in Michigan. They will be playing the region's No. 1 which will either be Ashland (Ohio) or Grand Valley (Michigan) State. This game is only three hours away so grab a friend, make t-shirts, paint your face, and head out! This could be the college experience you've been dying for...a wild road trip to support you school. By Russell Harris Reporter Nicole Roethig is the new head coach of the UW-Parkside Women's Volleyball team. Nicole is the eighth women's volleyball coach in the 28-year history of the sport. "I am more of a defensive-oriented coach. I plan to implement a defensive style and techniques which will hopefully create more offensive opportunities," said Roethig. She is a Milwaukee native and attended Milwaukee Pius XI High School where "she played in the large volleyball program. Roethig was a star at Pius leading the Lady Popes to four conference championships and four state titles. She earned a scholarship to attend Mankato State in Minnesota where she was a setter and earned all-conference honors as a senior, earned her degree in Physical Education. She did her graduate study at UW-LaCrosse and worked as a second assistant volleyball coach at Winona State. She received her Master's Degree in Human Performance from UW-LaCrosse in 2001. In 2002 and 2003, Roethig served as the top assistant coach for the women's volleyball team at South Dakota State University. While she was there, the Jackrabbits finished as NCAA Division II runners-up in 2002 and were regional runners-up in 2003. After her senior year in college, Coach Roethig decided that she did not want to leave volleyball behind and is now in her fifth year of college coaching. Coach Roethig also says, "I am very happy about being back in this area and I am very comfortable working here at UWParkside. I am thankful for this chance and for the support given to me from Dave Williams (the Athletic Director here at Parkside). This is a great experience." The Lady Rangers' biggest goal is to reach the conference tournament. Their record demonstrates that they are well on their way. Once they finish, they will assess future goals. When asked which is the one word that best describes the team's play the best, Roethig said, "Tenacious." Assistant Coach Rob Wolter says, "When the team performs well and plays at their potential they are tough to beat." The team will be missing its top player from last season, Katie Rassch. Also missing from last year's team are Leah Dugan, Angela Clark, and Nichole Gruber. Six players are returning however, so the Rangers have a good foundation on which they can grow. Coach Roethig said that more students should attend women's volleyball games because, "The speed of the college game has picked up and is more exciting than ever. It is a completely different game these days." The Lady Rangers would really appreciate the support of UW-Parkside students. In addition, Coach Roethig wants to see her players excel outside of volleyball. "I hope that I can help them have a wellbalanced life and to be well-rounded. I want them to enjoy their time with friends and family," explained Roethig. While prying for one thing that nobody else knows about her at UW-Parkside, I learned of one of Roethig's past jobs. Roethig said "I cleaned Bob Uecker's house one time while I was a graduate student trying to earn a few bucks! I saw all of his Mr. Belvedere stuff and everything!" Coach Roethig is a very nice addition to the UW-Parkside Athletic Program. We all welcome you to campus and wish you the best of luck! Don't forget to stop by the field house to see the Lady Rangers in action. Page 7 UW-Parkside Women's Basketball Schedule (2003-04) Sunday Friday Saturday Tuesday Saturday Thursday Saturday Monday Tuesday Friday Sunday Thursday Saturday Saturday Thursday Saturday Thursday Saturday Thursday Saturday Thursday Saturday Thursday Saturday Thursday Saturday THE RANGER NEWS November 17, 2003 UW-Parkslde Men's Basketball Schedule (2003-04) 1:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 5:15 p.m. November 16 at Winona State November 21 St. Francis @ Loyola November 22 William Woods @ Loyola November 25 at Olivet Nazarene November 29 LEWIS December 4 INDIANAPOLIS December 6 NORTHERN KENTUCKY 1:00 p m December 22 LAKE SUPERIOR STATE 5:30 p m' December 30 CONCORDIA ST. PAUL 5:15 p.m. January 2 at Kentucky Wesleyan 5:30 p.m. January 4 at Southern Indiana 1:00 p m January 8 QUINCY 5*15 pm January 10 SIU-EDWARDSVILLE 1:00 p m January 17 SAINT JOSEPH'S 1:00 p.m.' January 22 at Northern Kentucky 4:30 p.m. January 24 at Bellarmine noon January 29 SOUTHERN INDIANA 5:15 p.m. January 31 MISSOURI-ST. LOUIS 1:00 p.m. February 5 at SlU-Edwardsville 5:30 p.m. February 7 at Lewis 1:00 p.m. February 12 at Saint Joseph's 6:00 p.m. February 14 at Indianapolis noon February 19 BELLARMINE 5:15 pm February 21 KENTUCKY WESLEYAN 1.00 p.m. February 26 at Missouri-St. Louis 5:30 p.m. February 28 at Quincy 1:00 p.m. Wed.-Sat. March 3-6 GLVC tourney @ Evans ville t.b.a. All games are CST Tuesday November 18 HILLSDALE 7:00 p.m. Friday November 21 at St. Norbert 7:00 p.m. Tuesday November 25 MICHIGAN TECH 7:00 p.m. Saturday November 29 LEWIS 3:00 p.m. Thursday December 4 INDIANAPOLIS 7:30 p.m. Saturday December 6 NORTHERN KENTUCKY 3:00 p.m. Thursday December 11 at Concordia St. Paul 7:30 p.m. Saturday December 13 at Winona State 7:30 p.m. Tuesday December 16 ILLINOIS-SPRINGFIELD 7:00 p.m. Tuesday December 30 CALUMET 7:00 p.m. Friday January 2 , at Kentucky Wesleyan 7:30 p.m. Sunday January 4 at Southern Indiana 3:00 p.m. Thursday January 8 QUINCY 7:30 p.m. Saturday January 10 SIU-EDWARDSVILLE 3:00 p.m. Saturday January 17 SAINT JOSEPH'S 3:00 p.m. Thursday January 22 at Northern Kentucky 6:30 p.m. Saturday January 24 at Bellarmine 2:00 p.m. Thursday January 29 SOUTHERN INDIANA 7:30 p.m. Saturday January 31 MISSOURI-ST. LOUIS 3:00 p.m. Thursday February 5 at SlU-Edwardsville 7:30 p.m. Saturday February 7 at Lewis 3:00 p.m. Thursday February 12 at Saint Joseph's 7:30 p.m. Saturday February 14 at Indianapolis 2:00 p.m. Thursday February 19 BELLARMINE 7:30 p.m. Saturday February 21 KENTUCKY WESLEYAN 3:00 p.m. Thursday February 26 at Missouri-St. Louis 7:30 p.m. Saturday February 28 at Quincy 3:00 p.m. Thur.-Sat March 4-6 GLVC tourney at Evansville t.b.a. All times are CST EARN CASH TODAY AND HELP SAVE LIVES! Donate your life-saving blood plasma & receive $20 TODAY* or $50 This Week! (for approx. 2 hours of your time) Call or stop by: ZLB Plasma Services 1601 Washington Ave. Suite 200 Racine, WI 53403 262-633-0454 vsrww.zlb.com 'Fees and donation time may vary, *New donors only. UWRN-9/18-12/11 Work for The Ranger News We need news writers, sports writers, feature writers, cartoonists, photographers, and page editors. 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Orcat lakes Vattey Conference 1971*9603 Page 8 The Masterpiece of Her Beauty He looks upon her face Losing himself in her smile As she says silently It hurts not so much when I'm around The muse, she tempts me To create the masterpiece known as love And he thinks to himself at this moment As her soft supple lips mold to the contours of his Too perfect is she Even if this truth her eyes do not see And to an emotional heart Time has suspended itself indefinitely Till the time once again we must part and be apart — M2 THE RANGER NEWS Poetry World Gone Bye All the kisses I wanted to last forever All the moments we spent together The night is an endless road in the dark The curves of this lane familiar Every trip I seek the comfort of you beside me But it always ends with a longing presiding A wondering if your thoughts are the same and you walk with me and If only your presence real and your heart close —Anonymous Here's to You Sex won't fill that unhappiness Lies won't set you free Money does not keep you smiling Power won't make you see. —Emily Rasbornik November 17, 2003 Self Doubt I am a decaying tree trunk, My limbs are crushed, rotting wood. I became what I am; Dead. There are worms and insects feeding off me, and all I have to give is my presence. -Anonymous (Untitled) This wave moved me, It lifted me above the ocean surface. And I looked back at the ones who let it pass, They were all barely treading. I had to take the wave, In an effort to reach the shore. —Anonymous 180 Scholarships to be awarded Applications available online at www.uwp.edu keyword: scholarships Deadline for application is February 1, 2004 Applications also available in the Office of Student Scholarships, Admissions Financial Aid, and OMSA Page 9 THE RANGER NEWS November 17, 2003 Dr. Wendy Leeds-Hurwitz receives 2003 Excellence in Research and Creative By Emily Rasbornik Award Wendy Leeds-Hurwitz is a communication Professor who recently received the 2003 Excellence in Research and Creative Activity Award from Parkside Chancellor. This award is based on the quality and originality of her research and the impact of her research on the field of communication. Anyone who has taken Wendy's classes knows that she is a "bucket of knowledge," as one of her students, Julie Liske, recently suggested. Don't expect to slack in her classes but do expect to come out feeling as though she has poured some of her bucket into you. Here are some of the ways Wendy filled her bucket: She earned her BA at the State University of New York at Binghamton, and her MA and PhD from the university of Pennsylvania. Wendy's major research areas are language and social interaction and intercultural communication. She is an active editor, referee, and conference organizer. Among her numerous publications are the following books: Communication In Everyday Life: A social Interpretation, Semiotics and Communication: Signs, Codes, Cultures, Social Approaches to the story of Communication, Wedding as Text: Communicating Cultural Identities Through Ritual. She has also published over four dozen short pieces. She has served as Vice Chair and then Chair of the Language and Social Interaction Division of the International Communication Association, and is currently Vice Chair of the Semiotics and Communication Commission of the National Communication Association. ' Her credentials say a lot, but so does her ability to teach, help others grow, and take on the 2003 Excellence in Research and Creativity Award. Next time you see Wendy make sure to congratulate her on her hard work and recent award! University of Wisconsin-Parkside 5th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD CRITERIA FOR UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-PARKSIDE STUDENTS Purpose: The University of Wisconsin- Parkside Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Award is designed to pay homage to community leaders. The award is given to recipients who have demonstrated the vision and mission of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through their endeavors within the local community. More importantly, this award recognizes the efforts of community visionaries who are laying the foundations to realize Dr. King's dream. Nominations: To nominate a UW-Parkside student for this award, please complete the nomination form. Pick up a nomination form at: Office of Multicultural Student Affairs 900 Wood Road/Box 2000 Kenosha, WI 53141-2000 (262) 595-2731 Mail or drop off your entry by November 26, 2003. Each winner will receive their award at the UW-Parkside MLK Celebration on January 23, 2004 at 7:00pm. The University of Wisconsin- Parkside provides services lor patrons with special needs. Please contact the Parkside Student Center for assistance, (262) 595-2345. University of Wisconsin-Parkside presents the. Saturday, December 6, 2003 10am—4pm on the Main Complex Concourse •Shuttle Service *Coat and Package Check •Concessions Available *Great Shopping! •Musical Performance by Kerri Sherwood Sponsored by the Student Activities Office & Parkside Activities Board The University of Wisconsin- Parkside provides services for patrons with special needs. Please contact the Parkside Student Center for assistance, (262) 595-2345 J PagelO THE RANGER NEWS November 17, 2003 Student Job Applications Still Blank Half Through Semester HUMOR By William Brinkman Freshman John Andrew's desk is still cluttered with blank job applications from the beginning of the semester, much to his parent's chagrin. "Every week we call and he says he's just out the door to a job interview, I hear a can open, and then he's off the phone," reported Mrs. Andrews.. "I know college is a very trying time, with 101 classes being the toughest and most intellectually trying time of a student's career, but maybe it's time for us to stop footing every bill and time for him to get a part-time job," interjected Mr. Andrews. "Once I almost cleaned off the desk to do homework, but I thought 'What if my parents see me jobless?' Then at least I could show them the applications so they can see I'm dedicated to getting off their credit card," said John. Why would parents give their teenage son access to a card that offers funds without the feeling of parting with hard-earned cash? The parents complained, "It was only for emergencies, and those emergencies seem to come with cheese and sausage. The economy is tough right now and that has to affect the 'would you like fries with that' and 'did you want to see that sweater in a large' sectors, respectively." With respect to the fact that his parents may someday actually follow up on one of their many empty threats, John laid out his plans for becoming one of the working masses while he tries to keep his GPA over a 2.0. "I eventually plan on getting a job, but right now is not the time. This is prime disc golf season and there's a kegger off campus this Thursday. Maybe if I could find a job that involved playing Playstation 2 and rocking to Dave Matthews Band, I'd apply. That position couldn't be just , filled by any college student and I'm a sheer master at both those things." Who's the biggest idiot? UW-Parkside students voice their opinions... By Russell Harris Reporter Recently, some UW-Parkside students were asked the question: Who is the biggest idiot in the world today? This question drew various responses as expected and here is what some students had to say: Jess Petre, a junior English major, and another anonymous respondent both said that Arnold Schwarzeneger is the biggest idiot. The next two participants wished to remain anonymous and said that President Bush is an idiot. Junior Dan Gashaw and junior Patrick Griffiths said that the idiot is Rush Limbaugh. Sophomore John Krueser says it has to be Jessica Simpson from MTV's show Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica. Noah, a sophomore, says that it is John Madden because of the way he contradicts himself while speaking. In mY opinion Paul McGuire of ESPN Sunday Night Football is the biggest idiot. He seems to just rag on one of the teams playing during those games! Brian, a senior, says, "Any individual who uses malicious intent (blind hatred) to harm or hurt another individual by physical, verbal, psychological, and or emotional means is the biggest idiot." Finally, one respondent says it is some guy who cut in front of her in l ine at the cafeteria the other day. The nerve! Professors: Frankly I'm Sick and Tired of all this Learning By Tracy Medek All right, professors, I get it. You're trying to make me into a cerebral, critical thinker; to expose me to new ideas, views, and insights; to help me become a well-rounded individual whose future contributions will be as innovative as they will be socially responsible. But come on, aren't you taking this education thing a little too seriously? To be brutally honest, this whole college-thing is turning out to be an exhausting and time-consuming endeavor. I hate to say it professors, but I'm starting to resent you a bit. Okay, okay, I'm fairly willing to attend class most of the time, but can't we end it there? Instead you've got to push me to my breaking point: The quizzes, exams, research papers, and always with the homework. The question at hand seems to be: When will all this rampant learning end? The general consensus among university professors is that learning lasts a lifetime; a terrifying prospect! Is there any solace in graduation, then? The answer: a firm, unwavering "No!" There's not even a momentary lapse, and interim of blissful mental stagnation. Well, thanks a lot, you guys. I guess it's time to get back to my truckload of homework, to my learning. And just so you know, I'm missing Seinfeld. University of Wisconsin-Parkside 5th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration COLLEGE STUDENT ESSAY CONTEST Topic: Why We Can't Wait Judging Criteria: 1. Entrants must address the topic in a 400-word type-written essay. 2. Essays should relate the students' own personal ideas or experiences to the topic and show an understanding of Dr. King's ideals. 3. Essays cannot be a biographical sketch of Dr. King. 4. Essays will be judged on the basis of sentence structure and clarity of thought. Recognition: 1st place winner receives $200 bond and plaque For judging purposes, please type your name, address, and phone number on the back of your essay. For More Information Contact: University of Wisconsin-Parkside Office of Multicultural Student Affairs 900 Wood Road/Box 2000 Kenosha, WI 53141-2000 (262) 595-2731 Mail or drop off your entry by December 12, 2003. Each winner will receive their award at the UW-Parkside MLK Celebration on January 23, 2004 at 7:00pm. m l he Un.ye.sil) of Wisconsin- PaAside provides services .or patrons with suer iat weds. Please contact the Parkside Student Center for assistance. 1262> 595-2345. Page 11 THE RANGER NEWS November 17, 2003 Top Movies Movies & Music Top Albums Weekend Gross (Nov.7-9 weekend) 1. The Matrix Revolutions...$50,155,000 2. Elf...$32,100,000 3. Brother Bear...$18,600,000 4. Scary Movie 3... $ 11,105,092 5. Radio...$7,400,000 6. Love Actuality.. .$6,600,000 7. Mystic River...$4,825,000 8. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre...$4,800,000 9. Runaway Jury...$4,800,000 10. School of Rock... $3,150,000 11. Kill Bill Vol.1...$2,413,568 12. In the Cut...$950,000 •Information taken from http://movies-vahoo.com/boxoffice/latest/rank.html on 11/09/03 Look for These in the Future 1. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King 2. Resident Evil: Apocalypse 3. Alien vs. Predator 4. Spider-Man 2 5. Star Wars: Episode III 6. Terminator 4 7. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 8. Batman 5 9. Superman V 10. Troy...staring Brad Pitt 11. Shrek 2 12. The Punisher.. .staring John Travolta Upcoming Movies The week of November 14 1. Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World:.. Staring Russell Crowe 2. Looney Tunes: Back in Action 3. Tupac: Resurrection 4. The Big Empty 5. Anything but Love The week of November 21 1. Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat...staring Mike Myers 2. The Missing 3. Gothika 4. Shattered Glass 5. 21 Grams Did You Know... That Egyptian Authorities banned the Jim Carrey film "Bruce Almighty, " saying that the comedy infringes on God's sacredness. Egyptian censors also banned the popular film" The Matrix Reloaded" on religious grounds, saying it challenged the topics of existence and creation. •Information taken from http://movies.yahoo.com/news/ap/20031108/106833138000.html on 11/19/03 ~ Information Collected By Emily Rasbornik 1. Outkast, Speakerboxxx/The Love Below 2. Rod Stewart, The Great American Songbook Vol. II 3. Clay Aiken, Measure of a Man 4. The Strokes, Room on Fire 5. Ludacris, Chicken *N* Beer 6. Gerald Levert, Stroke of Genius 7. Eagles, Very Best of 8. R.E.M., In Time 1988-2003 9. Dido, Life for Rent 10. 3 Doors Down, Away from the Sun * Information taken from http://www.billboard.com/bb/charts/bb200.isp on 11/09/03 !Ifar6orside Eye Care EXAMS CONTACT LENSES EYEGLASSES Kenosha - across from the Holiday Inn f cool people will clip this cool people will clip this LIGHTHO Kenosha's Hottest Night Club 13 Tuesday's Karaoke Nite No Cover Charge $3 Pitchers 32oz Long Islands - $4 Thursday's College Night $5 All you Can Drink Tappers Women Drink Free!I! , Taking applications - For Bartenders & Waitresses Apply in Person [ridays & Saturday's Dance Party! Best Music In Town Cover with College ID Pizza. $7 Book our Downstairs Bar for Private Parties! Pool Tables Darts Best Party in Townll Hours: Open Daily 7pm - Close Closed Sunday & Monday 1146 Sheridan Road Kenosha, WI 262 552-0830 | Page 12 THE RANGER NEWS November 17, 2003 Exposing the Sexes: The Art of Movement By Henry Gaskins (Note from the writer: I have never used so many parentheses in my iife.) Body language (a term we are not supposed to use when discussing the movements people use to achieve attention from a person of attraction, according to some sort of communication class the female on the opposite side of this column told me about) is an art in itself. When a person finds someone attractive, movement and positioning seem to be a key aspect in receiving equal attention. For instance, a person probably would want to position themselves in a place where the object of infatuation (or possibly to be more politically correct: person of attraction) will notice them more, or make sudden movements that will draw attention to them with the intention of this person will fall equally infatuated with. God, is that confusing enough? Alright, let me break it down further. If a single guy is in class, wouldn't he want to sit as close as possible to the girl who he thinks is the most attractive? (By attractive, I mean for any reason; intelligence, looks, bra size, etc.) If the answer is no, then I guess I truly am one of a kind. But in most cases, I think he would. On the same point, guys, if you're standing outside smoking a cigarette or chillin' with friends by the doorway of our beloved school and you see a girl you might be attracted to, would you not open the door for her just to see if she looks at you differently, if only for a second? For sure I would, and by the end of this third paragraph, I hope you are understanding what this issue of The Ranger News 'Exposing the Sexes column is about: The Art of Being a Complete Jackass. Constantly I find myself doing whatever possible to gain attention from any random girl I find attractive. I've done everything from purposely injuring myself trying to gain medical help from girls to charismatically dropping my pencil in front of girls trying to gain better position for attention. Sometimes it's helped me to get a number, to go on a date, or even to develop a shortterm relationship, yet today I'm single and looking. This leads me to an assumption on which I base my relationship theory: If you can't go naturally about finding a person of attraction, there will never be a positive final result. There is one small gesture I think has more class than any other, and that is the wink. The wink (when not over-used) gives off the subtle hint that "Hey, you are in my scope." I wink very rarely, usually only when I'm staring at a girl and she looks up at me and we hold our eye contact for at least three seconds. Of course, I don't plan the wink; I feel out when it's most appropriate. (Disclaimer: I don't claim to know the best tactics and/or strategies on flirting, I just say what is in my mind. After all, I am single, so you might not want to trust me.) I do believe that movement and positioning are an important part of finding a mate, but see how much longer your relationships will last when you find yourself looking for the same book in the library as a person of attraction. Talk to him or her naturally, and when you find yourself having nothing else to say, wink. By Emily Rasbornik He was mad. He said nothing, but I could tell he was mad because his face said it all. He gave me the look. Everyone knows that look. I had seen it from my dad after every one of my seven car accidents. I could tell I had hit a nerve that went deep. I was scared to talk to him about the accidents because I thought he was mad at me. I did not want to be scolded, I already felt bad enough. To me the look meant I was in trouble. But to my surprise he wasn't mad. He was concerned and worried. I did not get scolded , I got "talked to". I made all these assumptions about the look. I thought I knew what it meant. I realized body movements are more clearly understood once you talk to the person and hear what the person is thinking. Non-verbal communication is inct oc imnnrtQnt oc Fnr instance, when I am out with my friends and a guy with bad alcoholic breath approaches me, I will talk kindly to him, but deep down I am praying that he picks up my signals. Girls, you know what I am talking about. We turn our bodies away, we do not look them in the eye to avoid boring conversation and we do not really engage in the conversation, but instead give one-word answers. Our attention is elsewhere. But he doesn't get it. He may be confused because I am talking to him and I am not being clear about what I am really feeling. So he may keep trying to talk to me to try and figure out what is going on. I think body movements can be effective, but they do not work alone. It is not easy to understand what someone is feeling if they do not say what they are really thinking. Ever visit an ex in hopes of better understanding what they are feeling about you? My friend told me about a sad breakup. A couple of months after the breakup, she went to visit the ex to see how things were going. She could tell right away that he was still shaken up because he was speechless. Movements were all he had to offer. A long eye gaze, a five-minute hug, and then detachment. After the long awaited hug he walked away, sat on the sofa, and put his face in his hands. He couldn't speak; it looked as though he was experiencing many emotions all at one time. All he had to offer at that moment were movements, which told my friend he wasn't ready to talk. So when no response was given she simply said, "When your ready to talk, call me." Then she turned around and left. What else did she have to do? His body movements were telling her only a part of what he was feeling. She was waiting for him to say the rest. We need to attend to both body movements and speech. Being able to express yourself is important, verbally and non-verbally. I know you have heard the saying, "Actions speak louder than words." But that doesn't mean words do not speak. The words say what the actions mean. Are weddings silent? Nope. The main part of a wedding is the vows. Whether you say traditional vows or you make your own, you are verbally expressing commitment and love to one another. Then you seal it with a movement, the kiss. Body movements and verbal communication mean so much, but one without the other is like bread without the butter. Even when you have a bed buddy you have to specify the emotional boundaries of what your actions are meaning. If you do not talk about the meaning behind the action it can be misconstrued into acts of love and will create great chaos in both peoples lives. Are you aware of the signals you send? Special Thanks to John and Krissy for their picture and to Lisa for the wonderful drawing. Thank you to all of you who sent in letters; we love reading them. If you have questions, comments, thoughts, concerns, etc., email Henry Gaskins at uwjpaperboy@ yahoo.com or Emily Rasbornik at reaI757@yahoo.com Page 13 THE RANGER NEWS November 17, 2003 (Dear (EmiCy... By: Emily Wood Dear Emily, I was friends with this gal for a couple months and her friends always told me she wanted to be with me. I never got a chance to talk to her about it, because when we would make plans, she would always break them for some reason. We haven't talked for about two weeks. Why is she being so weird? -Lonely in Kenosha Dear Lonely in Kenosha, The question is not why is she being so weird, but why are you being so weird? Maybe she keeps on breaking plans with you because you considers her "this gal I was friends with." Those are two words that a woman who wants to be with you doesn't want to be called. In fact, excluding my Aunt Martha, no female in the world wants to be called gal. I think that she is trying to tell you something by all those broken plans and the fact that she hasn't made any contact with you in two weeks, so once again I will fulfill my duty as Universal Interpreter of Sexual Attraction and tell you straight up she probably doesn't want to be with you. She might just be too nice or shy to say it, or she thinks she is letting you off easily. Call her/email her/IM her one more time and ask nonchalantly if she would like to "get together and talk" or something like that. If she doesn't reply or she breaks the plans again, seek closure by getting very drunk and sleeping with her best friend. I know your going to argue with me, claiming her friends say that she wants to be with you, I seriously am not seeing that being true from what you have told me. Have you ever seen Carrie, where the cool popular teenagers play a cruel joke on Carrie by telling her that one of the hottest most popular boys wants to take her to prom? That's a good movie, but you definitely don't want to end up with blood all over your handmade prom dress in a high school gymnasium. Results from the last issue of The Ranger News Top Question" Would you rather take a shower a.) Before sex? 20% b.) After sex? 20% c.) During sex? 40% d.) I don't take showers. 0% Also, 20% said they don't have sex. The Ranger News would like to thank the five people who responded.We're just glad to hear you all take showers. Thank you. Dear Emily, I'm a female student at UW-Parkside, and I met this guy at the beginning of last year. We were friends for a couple of months, but we stopped communicating. A few months after that and until now, when I see him he is always staring at me, long enough for me to notice. Every now and then I would catch him in a daze and even smiling. He makes it known that he likes me, but he never approaches me! What does this mean? What should I do? -Question Mark Do you have question that you need answered, but can't afford to pay those greedy professionals at the Psychic Friends Network? Let me give it a stab! Send emails to dearemilyuwp@yahoo.com or drop off notes at The Ranger News' office. Your privacy will always be respected. Dear Question Mark, Clever name. Ha. Ha. I wish the written word could express my insincerity more accurately. Getting back to your question though, I have a few of my own to ask you. First of all, what do you mean when you say, "we stopped communicating"? People who stay in the same vicinity and have the same interests never mutually stop communicating. Who ended the "communication," you or him? And Why? Secondly, why would you assume that just because someone is staring at you that they like you and they are making it known that they like you in the act of staring? He could either a) have a staring problem, b) be incredibly stoned out of his mind every time you see him, c) think your body is more sexually appealing to his eye than whoever is next to you (which, by the way, is not the same as him liking you), d) be staring at whoever is next to you, but you just assume its you, or e) all of the above. I hate to sound like a cold-hearted B#!*! but not everyone stares romantically into the eyes of the one they most admire. It sounds like you like him, and that is why you are irked that he doesn't approach you. The days of chivalry and courting are dead, and it wouldn't be unheard of for you to approach him, even if its just to talk about why you two stopped communicating. If you get rejected, give Lonely in Kenosha a call and console each other with a tender night of raw animal-like sex. The Ranaer Growl We know you all have complaints!! Submit them!! We'll Print Them!! 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CHICK OUT DINING SERVICE'S WEEKEND HOODS! tfPARKSIDE LICAEE Union LI Level Fri 7am-2pm Sat-Sun Brunch 11:30am-1:30pm "Grill Work" for grilled items "Home Zone" for traditional meals Daily Speciality Made-to-order Dishes Beverage, Desserts & Frozen Yogurt Salad Bar & Soup JAVA COAST Molinaro Hall Ll Level Fri 7:45am-lpm Fresh Brewed Coffee Bottled Beverages Grab 'n Go Bakery, Salads, & Sandwiches Wyllie Hall Dl Level Fri 7:45am-7pm Sat-Sun 5pm-7pm Deli Sub Sandwiches Grill Sandwiches Bene Pizza & Pasta Station for Evening Meals Bottled and Fountain Beverages Grab 'n Go Sandwiches, Salads, & Snacks "Rejuicenation Station" Smoothie Bar Daily 11am-Close Sponsored By Aramark Dining Service ARAMARK Page ID in* November 17, 2003 10-2-03 Liquor Violation. University Apartments. 11:07 pm Several citations were issued for underage drinking, disorderly conduct, resisting an offi cer, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, negligent handling fire safety. 10-6-03 Traffic Violation. STH 31/CTH A. 2:13 am Citations were issued to a driver for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, possession or use of marijuana, and possession of drug para phemalia. 10-11-03 Vandalism. Union Circle. 6:20 pm. Citations were issued for conduct on University lands and resisting/obstructing an officer. Case pending 10-12-03 Agency Assist. Sheridan Road. 2:17 am. Sheriff's Dept. requested assistance for a fight in progress and shots fired. 10-13-03 Agency Assist. Ranger Hall/University Apts. 10:05 pm.Milwaukee police dept. requested assis tance of a possible suicidal subject. 10-14-03 Traffic Accident. Tallent Parking lot. 10:21 pm. Two vehicles collided while backing out of a parking stall. 10-14-03 Battery. University Apartments. 11:05 pm. Citations were issued for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, battery, underage drinking, and possession of drug paraphernalia. One subject was taken to Kenosha Jail. 10-15-03 Liquor Violation. University Apartments. 12:44 am.Citations were issued to a student for having open intoxicants in public. 10-15-03 Disorderly Conduct. 5:22 pm. Ranger Hall. Citations were issued for disorderly conduct and assaultive behavior. 10-17-03 UWS-18 Ranger Hall. 12:49 am. Citations were issued to students for underage drinking and resisting/obstructing an officer. 10-17-03 Liquor Violation. Ranger Hall. 1:05 am. A citation was issued to a student for underage drinking. 10-17-03 Traffic Violation. STH 31/CTH JR. 7:00 am. A citation was issued to a driver for traveling 74-mph in a 55-mph zone. 10-17-03 Vandalism. Union Parking Lot. 3:01pm. A citation was issued to a student for keying another student's vehicle. 10H8-03 Traffic Violation. STH 31/CTH A. 6:16 pm. A citation was issued to a driver for a mandato ry seatbelt violation. 10-18-03 Underage Drinking. Ranger Hall. 11:05 pm. Citations were issued to students for underage drinking. 10-20-03 Criminal Damage Property. Union 1:00 pm. Officers were dispatched to the Union Bridge because of a derogatory massage written on an advertisement display. 10-20-03 Traffic Accident. Union Parking Lot. 3:26 pm. A male subject reported to the Police Department that he rode his bike into a van. Driver of van did not report incident 10-20-03 Battery. Comm/Arts lot. 11:45 pm. A male student reported being assaulted during an altercation in the parking lot. Investigation continues. 10-20-03 Criminal Damage Property. Ranger Hall. 11:50 pm.Citations were issued for underage consumption of alcohol and removal of fire exit signs. 10-20-03 Traffic Violation. CTH E/CTH JR. 5:28pm. A citation was issued to a driver for traveling 66- mph in a 45-mph zone. 10-22-03Theft Personal Property. Union parking Lot. 11.00 pm.A vehicle was reported being broken into and items removed without permission. 10-24-03 Liquor Violation. University Apts. 1:10 am. Citations were issued to students for underage drinking and throwing hard objects. 10-24-03 Traffic Violation. Outer Loop Rd./CTH G. 8:55 am.A citation was issued to a driver for failure to fasten seatbelt. 10-25-03 Traffic Violation. Outer Loop RD/Wood Rd. 2:05 am.Citations were issued to a driver for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, operating with Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .08 or greater, and a citation was issued to the passenger for underage drinking. Driver was taken to Kenosha county jail. 10-25-03 Medical Assist. Ranger Hall. 4:37 am. Officers were dispatched to Ranger Hall in response to an unconscious student. Rescue was called and student was transported to Kenosha Hospital. A citation was issued to student for underage drinking. 10-25-03 Medical Assist. MOLN. 11:06 am. Officers were dispatched to MOLN for a female who was injured in a fall. She refused rescue but wanted a report made. 10-27-03 Agency Assist. CTH E/CTH G. 1:23 pm. Kenosha Sheriff's dept. requested assistance with a stalled vehicle in a traffic lane. Vehicle was towed. 10-27-03 Medical Assist. SAC 8:37 pm. Dispatch received a call of an injury at the SAC. A medical unit transported him to Kenosha Hospital. 10-28-03 Worthless Check. Tallent Hall. 7:23 am. A check was returned for insufficient funds. Case pending payment. 10-28-03 Traffic Violation. STH 31/CTh JR. 8:25 am. A citation was issued to a driver for traveling 74-mph in a 55-mph zone. 10-28-03 Traffic violation. STH 31/CTH E. 1:35 pm. A citation was issued to a driver for a manda tory seatbelt violation. 10-29-03 Traffic Violation. CTH E. 5:37 am. A citation was issued to a driver for traveling 63-mph in a 45-mph zone. 10-29-03 Traffic Violation. CTH JR/STH 31. 9:56 am. A citation was issued to a driver for traveling 57-mph in a 35mph zone. 10-29-03 Traffic Violation. CTH JR/STH 31. 10:37 am. A citation was issued to a driver for nonregistration of a motor vehicle and mandatory seat belt violation. 10-29-03 Traffic Violation. CTH JR/STH 31. 11:02 am. A citation was issued to a driver for nonregistration of a motor vehicle 10-30-03 Traffic Accident. Ranger Hall Dock. 12:20 am. A vehicle backed into a concrete wall sticking out of a stairway. Vehicle bumper had scratches. 10-31 -03 Liquor Violation. University Apartments. 12:48 am.Citations were issued to students for underage drinking. 10-31-03 Disorderly Conduct. Ranger Hall. 3:21 am. Citations were fir underage drinking and disor derly conduct. One student was transported to Kenosha Hospital for throwing up repeatedly. 10-31-03 Traffic Violation. CTH/STH31. 7:45 am. A citation was issued to a driver for failure to stop at a stop sign. 10-31-03 Traffic Violation. CTH JR/STH 31. 8:54 am. A citation was issued to a driver for traveling 56mph in a 35mph zone. 11-01-03 Medical Assist. Ranger Hall. 1:53 am. Officers were dispatched to Ranger Hall for an intoxicated female in and out of consciousness and throwing up. Female was transported to Kenosha Hospital. 11-02-03 Criminal Damage Property. Outer Loop Road. 10:41 am.A student reported slashed tires on her vehicle. 11-04-03 Medical Assist. CART. 5:40 pm. Dispatch advised officers of a student haying a seizure. Student was transported to hospital. 11-04-03 Theft Personal Property. SAC. 12:00 Noon. Money was reported missing from a wallet in an unlocked locker. 1 l-05-03Traffic Violation. Outer Loop RD/CTH JR. 9:35 pm.A citation was issued to a driver for failure to stop at a stop sign. WAKCWI Be part of the MADNESS every Thursday from 10 PM - Midnight. WIPZ IS Getting Tuned In WIPZ, Parkside's Student Radio Station is getting tuned up and tuned in this year with numerous changes, additions, and listeners. With all that is happening for WIPZ it can be seen as one of the fastest growing organizations on campus. With nearly a full schedule of diverse Disc Jockeys, a new look for the station, a bombardment of merchandis and a broad selection of music, the radio station is really making its mark around campus. It is difficult to walk down the halls without seeing or hearing something related t< the station. The radio will now be displaed in every issue of The Ranger News with adds for shows and current news regarding the station. If you have not heard WIPZ yet, make sure you tune in right away and get a dose of real college radio at its finest. WIPZ is on the air 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with DJs on nearly all the time brining everything from Jazz to Alternative Rock to Rap and Hip Hop. Catch the wave as WIPZ grows larger than it ever has before. WIPZ 101.7 FM Every Saturday 10 - 11 AfVI Austin Thrasher Rresents: BOOMBOX 1 01 .~Z EMI Widest Variety Known To Man Boom box3000 @ hotmail.com Exposed • W IPZ 101.7 FM • Thursday 1:00 -2:00 , --lYl Exposed • WIPZ 101.7 FM • Thursday 1:00 -2:00 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 34, issue 5, November 17, 2003 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 34, issue 4 Headline Used for newspapers, the Headline element describes the main article of the issue. Happy Halloween Series Number The series number of the original collection. UWPAC124 Ranger News Text Any textual data included in the document THE RANGER NEWS ! croBER 30, 2003 tter from the Editor pg.2 ISSUE 16 VOL. 35 Tribute to Katherine Jensen pg .• 3' UNIVERSITY OF WISCO~SI~ -PARKSIDE'S STUDENT NEWSPAPER Exposing t e Sexes pg.12 ·visit The Ranger News in Wyllie D139C! P.age 2 THE RANGER NEWS Recently, I received this letter from a University of Wisconsin-Parkside student: Dear Editor-In-Chief . I am a junior at UW-Parkside and have noticed that the Ranger News has_ a new Editor-~-Chief. After reading your first two issues this semester, I have a question. Can students wnte about an_ythin_g that they want to write about for the newspaper? By this, I mean articles about global or commuruty things. Dear Student Any student or faculty members who are interested in working with The Ranger News t~ discuss _the possibility of printing an article, are welcome to bring their article ideas to our Mon~y meetin~. Bemg _a college newspaper, we prefer articles that are directly related to the Parkside commumty, but articles dealmg with global and/or community events/issues are welcome. The Ranger News' editing staff are very openminded when considering articles. If interested members tum in timeless global/community articles that cannot be used immediately the article would be saved for a future issue. Something we always tell people who find themselves strapped for time or who cannot commit as a full-time writer with The Ranger News, is if you see news or something that interests you on campus, write something up about it. It does not matter if you 're a horrible writer. If you can communicate your idea about something there's almost always a way to get it into article fonn. Sincerely, Sandra Cornell Editor-In-Chief, The Ranger News Please, keep your questions/comments coming to The Ranger News via e-mail (rangemews@journalist. com) or by dropping pieces off at The Ranger News office in Wyllie D l39C. Thank you! Things 2 Do @ the U •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • •• ••••••••• Monday November 3 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM 'On Explaining Near-Death Experiences' Union l06 Tuesday, November 4 11 :00 AM to 9:00 PM Big Paw Fall Classic disc golf tournament UW-Parkside Disc Golf Course Cost: $10 for the public; $5 for UW-Parkside and Carthage College students. Wednesday, November 5 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Friends of the Library Book Sale Upper Main Place 12:00 PM to I :00 PM Noon Concert: Parkside Choirs Union Cinema Theater Thursday, November 6 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM Art Dept. Field Trip: Art Institute of Chicago Chicago 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Friends of the Library Book Sale Upper Main Place 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM Foreign Film: 'Russian Ark' Union Cinema Theater Friday, November 7 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Friends of the Library Book Sale Upper Main Place 7:00 PM 8:45 PM Volleyball vs. Missouri-St. Louis DeSimone Gym/SAC 7:30 PM 9:30 PM Foreign Film: 'Russian Ark' Union Cinema Theater 7:30 PM 9:00 PM Arts: ALIVE!: La Bottine Souriante Com. Arts Theatre Saturday, November 8 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM GEOFEST, statewide conference on geographic education Various I :00 PM to 2:45 PM Volleyball vs. Sill-Edwardsville Desimone Gym/SAC 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Foreign Film: 'Russian Ark' Union Cinema Theater 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM Freshlnk: 'Necessary Targets: A Story of Women & War' Union Bazaar 8:00 PM I 0:00 PMForeign Film: 'Russian Ark' Union Cinema Theater Sunday, November 9 2:00 PM 4:00 PM Foreign Film: 'Russian Ark' Union Cinema Theater 2:0~ PM 3:30 PM Freshlnk: 'Necessary Targets: A Story of Women & War,' Uruon Bazaar Monday, November I 0 11 :00 AM to 5:00 PM Art Exhibition: Amy Hauber Com. Arts Gallery Tuesday, November"! 1 11 :00 AM to 8:00 PM Art Exhibition: Amy Hauber Com. Arts Gallery Wednesday, November 12 11 :00 AM to 8:00 PM Art Exhibition: Amy Hauber Com. Arts Gallery 12:00 PM to I :00 PM Noon Concert: Student Recital =The lla n::seer Is t:lshed every secondThunday throughout the semester by students of the Uni rs1 fWI • · ~r pollcy:-r;ephRanaer encouraces letters to the Editor. Letters should not exc::.i ~O word~=~:::u::•::•~0 ~ S:ie: ~nsible for its editorial policy and content. - but ly name an .::._~e number. Letters must be,_ from misleading or libelous content. Letters that fail to com~~ will .::,t .! p b,~cfoe(WYblLLI ~-139C) . Letters must be typed and • on upon request. • '"' Ranre-r reserves the right to edit att letters. .,., u 1 • r pu c:ation purposes, authors name can be EDITOR-IN-CHIEF SANDRA CORNELL AsSISTANT EDITOR HENRY GASKINS COPY EDITOR TRACY MEDEK ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT DIRECTOR .EMII.Y RAsBORNIK ADVERTISING MANAGER OUUSTINE FERRER BUSINESS MANAGER SONYA GONZALEZ PHOTO EDITOR Scorr STEFANI LAYOUT EDITOR Wlll BRINKMAN DESIGN & LA YOUf WnLBRINKMAN SANDRA CoRNEL HENRY GAsKINS EMILY RAsBORNIK REPORTERS RUSSELL HARRIS JOSH KURZ EMILY RAsBORNIK EMRY WOOD RANGER ADVISOR JUDITH LOGSDON THE RANGER NEWS HAS MEETINGS EVERY MONDAY AT NOON. ALL STUDENTS AND FACULTY 01-· UW-PARKSIDE ARE WELCOME. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO A TIE ND! WYLLIE D-139( PHONE: (262) 595- 2287 FAX: (262) 595-2295 Page 3 THE.RANGER NEWS A Tribute to Katherine E. Jensen By Emily Rasbornik Katherine E. Jensen, 22 unexpectedly passed away on October 9, 2003 as a result of a tragic car accident. She was born in Racine on August 7, 1981. She was the daughter of Peter and Marianne Jensen. She was a graduate of Washington Park High School and was a current student at OW-Parkside. Her passions were working with children, attending Broadway theater shows, ballet performances and loved being able to dress up for the Ma drigal dinner at Christmas. Her biggest passion was her love for her family and friends. She lit up the halls at UW-Parkside with her beautiful smile and energetic personality. Some ofus will remember Katherine as a dedicated RA. She was always willing to help out her fellow classmates no matter what the circumstance. Her willingness to contribute her time and energy to others was something she did frequently. She was a great friend to many and will be sadly missed. OPEN AN ACCOUNT WITH ONLY 5 BUCKS MONTHLY SERVICE No FEES OR PER CHECK CHARGES NO MINIMUM BALANCE REQIJIRED ON CHECKING ACCOUNTS APPLY FOR A FREE CHECK/ ATM CARD STUDENT LOANS AVAILABLE SAVE,M ONEY WITH ECU Katherine Jensen A dreamer, a believer, a traveler, a sweetheart, a student, an organizer, an advisor, a counselor, a daughter, a coffee buddy, a woman, a story teller, a lover of kids, a fiance, a shoulder to cry on, a motivator, an Italian, a leader, an optimist, a nurturer, a talker, a voice, a Racinian, a teammate, a smiler, a listener, a boss, an idol, an RA, But most of all, she was a friend. From Todd, Chris, and all of the Resident Advisor Staff Tallent Hall, Room 280 Hours: M-Th 9am - 4pm F 9am - 5pm 595-3705 www.ecu.com Monday, October 27 Pocket Billiard Clinic Students sign-up for tournament Tuesday, October 28 Drawing for Tournament starting positions Tournament Begins Wednesday, October 29 Tournament All Day Thursday, October 30 Round Robin until completion of tournament Friday, October 31 11:00am-Jack plays women's and men's champions 11: 45am-Awards presentation 12:00pm-Trick Shot Exhibition Located: October 30, 2003 Katharine E. Jensen August 7, 1981 - October 9, 2003 October 27-31 11:• ,n_.u.,._-,,l.(..J_o,,.1_~,.,........,w. ...,...... cw-n.,__. _,.,,_._ ,.. b..l. ,.-,:.-w~ ) '--~~---' Sponsored by lntramurals, The Oen, Parkside Student Center, & Student Activities. -•Pa•g•e•4--------------l!!TlH!l!!!E!lll!R!!!IA!l!N!'!'G!!!lE!!~R~N-='E= !'IW~S--------70:rcc:titoolber 30, 2003 • PSGA Corner Segregated University Fees Allocations Committee Director Appointed By Sandee Cornell GIVE LIFE GIVE PLASMA Prior to the Impeachment trial of Kyle Kellogg in early October, Senator Mo~re ~nnounced to the senate that he would no longer be working with PSGA. Senator Moore proceeded to distribute a letter to the Senators asking for his acceptance back into PSGA. On October 10, 2003, Sen. Moore was presented to the Senate Give us I lun11; twice ti week. Yt,ur plt1s111t1 do11t1tion."i help S(ll'e the lives of burn and shock victil11s, het1rt surge1:v P"fients, and he111ophiliacs. Call j~r an appoi11t111e11t or 111ore i,~for,nation. as a possible candidate for the SUFAC director position. . . , . All but one Senator stood motionless when the Pro Tempore asked for obJect1ons to Senator Moore s appointment. The opposing senator spoke on the grounds that he thought Moore seemed somewhat undecided-~ his decision to commit to PSGA and that indecision seemed to lend an air of instability to Sen. Moore's ab1ltty to successfully fulfill the position as SUFAC director. Other Senat9rs refuted the objection by expressing how they felt Moore was one of the few qualified persons for the job resulting from his past experience working with SUFAC. $$$ CASH PAYMENTS $$$ EARN UP TO AND OVER PER MONTH One Senator proposed a secret ballot vote to alleviate any possible reservations some senators might have been having. Sen. Moore then stated that he respectfully declined, sending some senators into a state of frustration. Senate, based on a vote of 12 yeses 22 no's, rejected the secret ballot proposition. Senator Moore was then urged by supporting senators to accept the position because of his qualifications. Senator Moore accepted the position and was voted into the SUFAC director position by a vocal vote during which there was then, again, only one noticeable objection. For more Student Government updates, visit the PSGA homepage: http://oldweb.uwp.edu/clubs/psga/PSGAhome.htm University of Wisconsin-Parkside 5th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration COLLEGE STUDENT ESSAY CONTEST Topic: Why We Can't Wait Judging Criteria: 1. Entrants must address the topic in a 400-word type-written essay. 2. Essays should relate the students' own personal ideas or experiences to the topic and show an understanding of Dr. King's ideals. 3. Essays cannot be a biographical sketch of Dr. King. 4. Essays will be judged on the basis of sentence structure and clari1¥ of thought. Recognition: 1st place winner receives $200 bond and plaque For judging pwposes, please type your name, address, and phone number on the back of your essay. For More Information Contact: University of Wisconsin-Parkside Office of Multicultural Student·Affairs 900 Wood Road/Box 2000 Kenosha, WI 53141-2000 (262) 595-2731 Mail or drop off your entry by December 12, 2003. Each winner will receive their award at the UW-Parkside MLI< Celebration on January 23, 2004 at 7:00pm Plasma Donor Center Of Kenosha, Inc. 6212 22nd Ave. • Kenosha, WI (414) 654-1366 Hours: Mon. a Wed. 8:30-3:30 l\Jes. & Thurs. 9:30• :30 Fri. 000-2:30 • sat. 0:00-1 :30 Other Issues In PSGA ... By Sandee Cornell October 10, 2003: PSGA senate voted on an amendment to Wisconsin's Personal Protect\ on Ac!, ~n act that allows citizens 21 years of age and after completi~ g trammg, to P?Ssess and carry a concealed weapon. Bemg that the act m its current state could put students at risk, PS9A senate voted in favor or supporting the amendment to add institutions of higher education to the list of places in which concealed weapons would be prohibited. Ac~ording to Senator Dave Koss, the amendment is to protect UWParks1de students and he is confident that the amendment will pass and the Governor will veto it. Wisconsin is the forty-sixth state to amend the act so as to accommodate universities. . The Bo~rd of_Regents is the highest governing body for the University of W1sconsm system and currently consists of fourteen citizen members, the superintendent of public instruction the president of the Technical College Board and one student. ' The PSGA senate voted in favor of specifying that a second student . be added to the board and that the second student be a non-traditional student. Adding the second student would ensure that the students have a greater voice in the decision making process for the University. Every student is a member of Parkside Student Government organization. Get involved by visiting the PSGA office located in Wyllie D 139A. ... Page 5 THE RANGER NEWS October 30, 2003 "The Ranger Growl The Complainer Column • Dear Ranger Growl, I am writing to complain about "Gay Blue Jeans Day" on Friday Oct. 10 at UW-Parkside. As a student of this school for a few years now, I have found that blue jeans gave become a key aspect of my daily wardrobe. What is it that gives Rainbow Alliance the right to take my blue jeans and turn them into a statement of something I don't necessarily support? I thought that the I whole point of those "special" I days was to take a stand and proclaim your sexuality. Why is the object of boldness is the blue jeans that both hetero and homosexuals wear? If anything, it should be "Gay Pink Shirt Day". And if people do continue to hide their sexuality behind the masses, I implore them to advertise those days much better.The posters seemed to magically appear the day of! Be bold and don't drag everyone into your cause! -- Blue Jean Wearing Straight Guy Dear Ranger Growl, Commando just won the governor's seat. Things seem to be getting more and more surreal every day. For those who haven't seen Kill Bill or Once Upon A Time in Mexico yet, save those eyes for for special treatment. The War in Iraq, The Bill Goat's Curse of the Cubbies. And how about this fact: the most fascinating stuff on TV is The Newlyweds, a reality show that traces the lives of two newly married space cadets, singers Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson. The world outside of Molinaro Sauce, Con Arts, and Wyllie Coyote is jumbled. For those who speed in the parking lot, please watch out for your fellow walkers. Cover the brakes and leave the lot clean of amputated body partsthere's enough of them at the movies. -Josh Dear Ranger Growl, I am writing this leeter noy just to complain, but also to commend. First of alll, I would like to nothow wonderful the lunch ladies of the Union cafeteria are. They are always ready to serve with a smile and are very helpful. Their friendliness and hospitality are a warm welcome to a splendid eating establishment Now on to Wyllie Market. I usually walk ininto a pretty clean store with a good selection, but let's examine my choices: If I decide on a sub, I will have to deal with the grumpy, rude lady behind the counter; ordering some fries will mean I stand there for ten minutes before someone notices me and then waiting even longer for my food; ordering the special of the day means feeling like I am wasting the cook's tim, even though they are there to serve me. I think it's ridiculous that a simple thing like getting some foodturns into some big emotional event. I go in with a good attitude, smiling, and saying please and thank you, but in return all I get is sour faces and bad attitudes. I don't think the student body is asking too much to be treated like real people. We all have hectic lives, but that doesn't mean you can just be rude for no. reason. I go to Wyllie Market to be served, not to feel like a problem. Giving a simple "Hello" or asking "How may I help you" (which the Union cafeteria ladies do) can make a huge difference. No one would expect to go to a restaurant off campus and get treated that way, so why is it like that on campus? Wyllie Market -- just be friendly and courteous. It might persuade me to get a $1,100 meal plan rather than a $800 meal plan. The Ranger Growl is a public forum for opinions and do not reflect the views of The Ranger News or UW-Parkside. If you have a complaint, write to The Ranger Growl. 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The folks at Higher One, the company that is working with UWParkside to implement the new program, asked me to write to you to tell you more about what the program is, what you need to do to get ready for the new card, and how it will benefit you. Since they're a pretty cool company, not some stuffy old bankers, I thought - hey, why not. The new card is not a credit card Ok, so in the next few months you'll probably hear this a lot. The new card is NOT a credit card. Many people think 1t is because it has the MasterCard logo on it. The truth is, it is a DEBIT card. Because it has the MasterCard logo on it you will be able to use the card as a debit card wherever MasterCard is accepted. That's over 31 million merchant locations worldwide. I use my card to buy gas, groceries, late night snacks, and even to buy stuff online. All I have to do to be able to buy stuff is to have enough money in my OneAccount. The new card comes with a checking account attached, the OneAccount Another thing you'll be hearing a lot about is the OneAccount. Basically, it's a checking account that has no minimum balance, no monthly fees, and free Internet banking features that Higher One built specifically to meet student needs. Things like being able to go onhne and instantly send money to any other student's OneAccount - perfect for when you owe one of your friends money. Or, even more important the OneAccount makes it really easy to get money from your parents or relatives. Getting money from your parents or relatives is faster and easier Higher One makes it easy for your parents, family, or friends to send you money to your OneAccount. When you activate your card, you'll be able to invite people to "sign up to send money." They'll get an email with instructions of what they have to do. Basically they'll go to the www.uwpRangerOne.com web site, fill out some quick forms, and will be able to send you money from any checking account. The process 1s pretty easy. My mom got through 1t and that's the only way she sends money now cause it so easy for her to do. In fact, she sends me money now without me asking. Check out the program web site at www.uwpRangerOne.com The web site that Higher One creates for the card program is different from any banking web site you've seen before. First, it's created especially for UW-Parkside. From the colors to the information about ATM's, to the card office hours the web site is completely customized. Second, you can do almost any banking transaction online. This includes things like sending a wire transfer, or getting an official check (you usually need an official check when you buy a car). And of course you can always check your online statement to see (continued rm next nave) bow much money you have and bow much you've spent. ,The OneAccount online statement is easy to read and doesn't include any bard to understand banking terms. Before the big site launches, Higher One will put up an informational web site where you can find out more about the features of your new ID card and the OneAccount. Your meal plan and flex account will work on the new card I understand that the current Ranger OneCard allows you to make debit purchases through the Bear Bucks account and also is used to access your meal plan. With the new card you'll be able to do the same thing. Once you activate it, the meal plan and Bear Bucks account you accessed using the old card will now be accessed using the new card. It's that simple. Oh, another thing, I heard that Bear Bucks will now be called Campus Cash and the meal plan will become the Dining Plan. Why does a university like Stout or UW-Parkside choose to work with Higher One to create a new 0neCard & OneAccount program At Stout, and I' II asswne that the reasons at Parkside were similar, there were two main reasons the university chose to create the new program. First, the university wanted to give students the option of using new services. Giving every student, faculty, and staff member the option of a no fee checking account linked to the ID card was the next step in the development of the ID card program. Giving students more choice in how they receive financial refunds was also considered a Positive benefit for all. Second, the university benefits by simplifying the financial refund process. The university no longer writes financial refund checks, this makes things run smoother and creates cost savings for the business office (at least, that's what I've been told). How you receive a financial refund from OW-Parkside will change Like I said above, part of the reason a university implements a OneAccount and OneCard program is to simplify the financial refund process. That sounds scary, but basically this is what it means for you. When you activate your card, you choose a preference for how you want to receive a refund from the University. You can choose to get it directly into the OneAccount (this is the fastest way to get access to the money and about 72% of students at Stout choose it - including me), choose to have it electronically sent to another bank, or have a paper check mailed to you. Then, if you ever get a refund - Higher One sends the money to you in the way you chose when you activated your ID card. You can get checks for the OneAccount One piece of advice I would offer is to order checks for your OneAccount. Yeah, there's a charge for checks, but if you 're going to get your financial refund money and use some of it to pay rent you might need checks. I don't use checks that often - I even pay my cell phone bill with the card - but it's nice to know I have them. There will be ATMs on campus for fee free cash withdrawals I know one of worst things about banking these days are ATM fees. Well, Higher One will be putting ATM's on your campus and when you use your Ranger OneCard to draw money at them there's no fee. There's even a rewards program where when you use your card you'll earn free stuff Another feature of the new Ranger OneCard will be the OneRewards program. Higher One signs up local merchants who want to give you a reward for shopping at their business. These usually include stores like restaurants and bookstores. Then, when you use your Ranger OneCard to buy stuff at those stores you will get points for every dollar you spend. You will be able to track your points on the web site and trade the points in for gift certificates and merchandise. What you need to do The process of implementing the new program and getting new ID cards to everyone at the university involves your attention. Higher One will work hard to make sure that any problems that come up are quickly corrected. Internally, their motto is "There is a way" and they really mean it. The most difficult part of the implementation is the final step, where you get your new ID card. Higher One mails the ID card to the address that the school provides them as your mailing address. They produce the card with the photo that the university has on file for you. So here's what you need to do. Check your address It's really important that the address you have on file with UW-Parkside is the one where you want to receive your new Ranger OneCard. Check out the information box to see exactly how to check or change the address that will be used. Make sure you have a photo for your ID on flle You don't want to have a big black X instead of your photo. Trust me. That's what might happen if you don't have a photo on file when Parkside sends the photo's to . Higher One before the cards are produced. Again, check out the information box to see how to check if you have a photo on file, and if you don't how to get one taken. More about Higher One This last summer, I learned a lot about Higher One when a spent the summer as an intern at their head- How to Check or Change Your Address and Photo To check or update your address, go to: The Student Records Office - Wyllie Hall To verify your photo is on file, or to get a photo taken go to: Toe Ranger OneCard Office - Student Union Note: You can also change your address through UW-Parkside's online registration process quarters in Connecticut. UW-Parkside is the company's 8th university client and over I 00,000 students have ID cards created by Higher One. Unlike large corporate financial companies and banks, Higher One is completely dedicated to students and higher education. They don't have some big bureaucracy and are happy when students provide constructive criticism of the card an account. The company doesn't charge the university for implementing the new service. They make money every time you use your ID card to make a MasterCard debit purchase (don't worry - the money comes from the merchant, not you) If you're a student who's interested in working with the project team during and after implementation, you should email one of the company founders, Sean Glass (sglass@higherone.com). More information will be distributed I hope that all this infonnation is useful. I really think you'll like the new card and OneAccount. I love using the Stout OneCard and OneAccount. I only have to carry one card. I can use it almost anywhere. I can get cash with no fee at ATM's on campus. It really does make my life easier. There will be more information coming from both Higher One and UW-Parkside. Make sure to check it out so that you will get the most benefits from the new card and OneAccount. Chris Laconte UW-Stout Student Class of 2004 tJPARKSiDE OneAccount Services: 1-866-UW-RANGER (1-866-897-2643) www.uwpRangerOne.com =:o;..,-;: I-IIGI--IEJPNE MEMBER FDIC Pages THE RANGER NEWS A student on the 32-year program By Henry Gaskins A common sight at the University of Wisconsin- Parkside, 71-year-old Bill J. Turner totes his bookfilled backpack, making his way to class. Turner is on the 32-year program at UW-Parkside (a tenn he made up), and he truly loves being a student again because it keeps him physically fit and intellectually stimulated. "The main thing is that I'm happy," said Turner. "I really just enjoy learning." Turner lives about one and a half miles from the school campus, to which be rides his bike five days a week. "l have a big, thick down coat and a face mask that keeps me warm in the winter," Turner said. "I don't like to miss class, but sometimes if it snows heavily and the roads are really bad, I'll just stay home. It doesn't really have an effect on my grade, though, because I only audit my classes. It just means I miss the intellectual stimulation. And I do; I miss it." Along with riding his bike to·school, he gets his exercise by"walking around campus, from class to class. He also plans to work out at UW-Parkside's Sports and Activity Center. "I've got to wait a little bit before I can start working out," Turner admitted because he recently had surgery, "but I'll be over there." Before Turner started auditing courses at the university in Fall 200 l, he took a computer course at Gateway Technical College in Racine. Computers are one thing Tomer said he could never get used to. "A friend of mine (at Gateway) noticed I enjoyed being in class, and recommended that I audit courses at UW-Parkside. I came to the campus about three days before the Fall 2001 semester started and was enrolled just in time to take classes." Since then, Turner has never looked back. When he looked through the course catalog deciding what classes he wanted to take, Turner drew a star next to each course he was interested in. "There were more than 300 classes that I thought sounded interesting," Turner said while chuckling. "Now how can you do that? I figure if I average ten classes a year, it will take me just over 30 years. So I plan to continue until I'm well over I 00 (years old)." Thus, the 32-year program. "I like a variety of classes. I take a lot of history, quite a bi~ o! science, a couple English classes, and recently a cnmmology course," said Turner. Turner always enjoyed learning and has been a dedicated student. In 1955, Turner earned a bachelor's degree in physical education and recreational administration from the University of Illinois. Afterward he trained to be a pilot for the Air Force and earnetl'a master's degree in edu_cation in 1959. He said he is glad to have the opportunity to take classes at UW-Parkside ' Wedn • HtslMhtl £no Mot ...... Tllursdl w ....... W•r Room Frida - -•ot ....... -..eo, but he has an advantage that most students do not. "I get to be with professors who are really good; they're challenging," said Turner. "But yet, I don'~ have the frustration that some students have, because I audit everything. I don't have to worry about, 'Oh gee, I have this test tomorrow, I have to stay up all night.' But I do ta~e most of the tests, and I write many of the papers. Just for mtellectual stimulation. I was discouraged recently, because on the first test in my History of Medicine and Science class I received an 'F plus'. I just mixed up the essay questions, which accounted for most of the points on the test. But a lot of students would jump off the curb from that. I don't have to worry about that." Sipping coffee out of his UW-Parkside "Student Life" mug, Turner said he loves to participate in class. "Probably too much," he said. "The way I sense that is because some of the professors will say, 'Just a minute, Bill' or 'I'll get back to you on that, Bill."' Turner taught high school biology and physical education during his late 20s and early 30s. He said second to learning, teaching has always been one of his favorite activities. "My favorite thing (while teaching) was when a chitd's eyes lit up, and their whole face changed," said Turner, "as ifhe finally understood math or science for the first time. I think they call that the miracle of first illusion." Being a teacher didn't last long for Turner, however. He worked for a stockbroker and became an investment banker for a while, making his fair share of money. After his wife died about seven years ago, he gave most of his money to his three daughters and donated some to public institutions such as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. "It's a great thing to know the game of the stock market," said Turner. "But if I could do it all over, I would be a t~acher forever. I made enough money in my day. I liked takmg people to ballgames and dinner and paying for everything, but I don't need to do that anymore. My greatest ac_complis~ent was raising my three daughters with my wife. Now I Just want to do good for society and be self-productive." . Another part of why Turner loves being a student, especially at UW-Parkside, is his camaraderie with the students and faculty. "I meet so many people, and they're all very friendly," said Turner. "And where else do you get the chance to talk one-on-one with the chancellor? See, I think some stud_ ents downgrade Parkside because they're under the impression that Madison is the pinnacle of colleges. But try to talk to the chancellor there. You'd probably never see him." · Turner is part of the Parkside Adult'Student Alliance (PAS~), ~nd be said he would like to be part of more student orgamzat1ons. "A couple guys last year wanted me to try to get a seat on the student government senate," said Turner. "So I sat ~n a PSGA (Parks\de Stu~ent Government Association) meetmg. It _was rea!ly mterestmg and I wanted to do it, but I read about 1t more m the by-laws and found that you have to be -Cllofl oc.r,o. ... Joli•- . Oumg-, . ,,.,. olots WtPl ol<t 00<\....,us muolc. 11 - lo lnlo,..tod In hooting I radio•'- plooM opj>ly wit! WIPZ ln MOLN 0131 October 30, 2003 Bill J. Turner taking at least six credits. Well, I'm not taking any credi - I audit courses. So I told them I wasn't eligible, but it would've been an interesting experience and I appreciate that some of the students actually wanted me to try and invited me." I Turner said his age doesn't really affect hts schoolwork because he is so motivated. But recently Tlllt er got lost and was stumbling around the OW-Parkside campus unsure of the time and date. "l thought, 'What the hell is the matter with / me?'" said Turner. "Then I thought it might be Alzheimer's disease starting or something, so I immedial ly called the Kenosha healthcare center to be evaluated. They gave me a number of tests and said it was a little to early to tell, but my doctor did say that going to school was probably one of the best things I could be doing to delay the effects of Alzheimer's, if I did have it. You know, if I was just staying at home playing cards and sleeping it might set in more quickly, but it comes back I, the intellectual stimulation and camaraderie with so man) people; that's what really keeps me awake and aware." Turner is having more extensive tests done in thel upcoming months. He said he is concerned but not too worried about it. "As long as my mind is fu lly functional l want to be using it," said Turner. "You can add that to the list of reasons on why I go to school here." Turner has completed two years at UW-Parkside, an? seems to walk around campus with pride in what he IS domg and a cheerfulness that shows his high spirits. "I'm really happy at this po int in my life," said Turner, " and it's mostly because of Parkside." • -- page9 Come work for The Ranger News We need news writers, sports writers, feature writers, cartoonists, photographers, and page editors. No experience required. Stop in our office at Wyllie Hall room D139C to fill out an application. Hope to see you soon! THE RANGER NEWS Executive-inResidence By Josh Kurtz Do you know about the Executive-in-Residence training program here@ UW-P? I didn't know about it until I heard about it from the dean of the School of Business and Technology, Marwan Wafa. The program began about a year and a half ago. it provides the opportunity for students to meet and ask questions to a prominent business leader in Southeastern Wisconsin. The executive-in-residence program brings in successful business leaders from the area and allows students to learn about decision-making processes in a real business environment, the types of difficulties that businesses face, and how what we learn in school becomes useful in real world situations. The executives also address the state of the economy, job market, and some advice for future graduates in dealing with challenges in the business world. Past executives who have participated in were David Rayburn, CEO of Modine manufacturing company, Jerry Ryder, CEO of In-Sink-Eratot', and Karen Johnson, CEO of Karen Johnson Productions, currently known as AHA Studios. According to Professor Wafa, this program is a motivator for some students who are to become leaders in the business world. The next Executive-in-Residence session is on November 18th in the Student Union Cinema. The structure is as follows: 7:30am-- About 20 of the top-performing business students meet the day's executive in residence. November 18th's executive is Ed Emma from Jockey International. 9:30-- Open session for all students who would like to attend. October 30, 2003 EARN CASH TODAY AND HELP SAVE LIVES! Dc..ale your· life-saving blood plasma & rece•r ,e $20TODAY* or $50 'dlis Weeki (far appnlXo 2 hours ol yo1Wtime) Cal or stop by: ZlB Plasma Ser-+ices 1601~ Suile200 Racine, WI 53403 262-633-0454 www.zlb.com ..... .t,N .. n211,11-• .-.-.~. . .,,,.,. UWRN-9/18-12/11 UW-Parkside Improves Student, Faculty Financial Services PEACE OF MINDI By Dave Buchanan To better serve its students, faculty, and staff, Parkside has contracted with Higher One to provide financial services. The new system will provide easy access to a variety of customized banking services simply by using the Ranger Card. Starting in January 2004, the Ranger Card will function as a MasterCard Check Card, which is accepted by more than 24 million merchant~ worldwide. It can serve as a primary bank account, allowing cardholders to get cash from ATMs, write checks, send and receive money electronically from their accounts and monitor their account online. Students can receive their financial aid funds and payroll checks through this new system. It can be used to fund a student's meal plan and to add or with drawl money from a "Bear bucks" account. The card will I automatically be offered as a benefit of enrollment at UW-Parkside. "We are pleased with this arrangement, which is yet another innovative way of serving our students," said UW-Parkside Chancellor John~- I Keating. "UW-Parkside has been a leader in change for higher education I and this arrangement is a good fit for us." ' . Higher One is a financial services company focused exclusively _on creating customized solutions for high education institutions. Through its I association with Higher One, UW-Parkside expects increased efficiency and cost savings. I I If your card is lost or stolen, simply notify the Ranger Card Office or deactivate your card online. Your old card and all accounts will be deactivated and any balances will be automatically transferred to your new Ranger Card. www.rangercard.uwp.edu Sponsored by Ranger Card Office Page10 University Sports October 30, 2003 Upcoming Cross-Country Meets DAY DATE MEET TIME Sat Sat Nova Nov 22 at NCAA GL Regional - Allendale, Ml 10:00 at NCAA Championships - Raleigh, NC 12:00 By Josh Kurz For one of the first times in my life, I can actually enjoy being a Cubs fan. Walking around campus, l have seen more Chicago Cubs hats, shirts and jerseys than at Wrigley Field. I am 22 years old, have been watching nearly every Cubs game since I was six, and have witnessed more bad baseball than a person my age should be allowed. Now that the Cubs are in the National League Championship Series (NLCS), the entire world is looking at my favorite team and admiring how great they are. It is a weird feeling. I think that the best way to describe how it feels to be a Cubs fan is by sharing my emotions during the deciding game five of the divisional series with the Atlanta Braves on October 5. Leading into the game it was simply a time to be anticipatory, worrisome, and nervous. Since the previous night's loss, all the Cubs fans wanted was for game five to start and for them to try winning the series. It was also a nervous time because after that game, it was possible that the season could have been over, and on a sour note. The Cubs scored a run in each of the first two innings and held Atlanta scoreless. When Alex Gonzalez hit a home run in the second inning to increase the lead all I could think was, "Is this actually going to happen? It's actually the Cubs that are leading this game ... this isn't supposed to happen ... history tells us we are . supposed to lose this game." When the Cubs went up 4-0 in the sixth inning it seemed time for celebration. I have seen thousands of games during which a team was leading by this much late in the game and they still won. During this, I kept telling myself that I am a Cubs fan, and in the back of my mind lay the thought that this is somehow going to cause heartbreak and disaster. This thought proceeded throughout the next 4 innings as well. When the bottom of the ninth inning came and the Cubs were leading 5-1 and on the cusp of winning their first playoff series in 95 years, my mind (and a lot of Cubs fans' minds as well) was still believing that somehow this would end poorly. History has repeated itself too many times. When Andruw Jones UW-Parkside Men's Basketball team names new head coach By Russell Harris obtain their degree. struck out to secure the victory for the Cubs, a rash of emotions ran through Cubs fans' minds. There was relief that they actually did not blow this game like some others. There was ecstasy in that we got to witness a piece of baseball history. Now there is anticipation that the Cubs are actually favored in the NLCS to go to the World Series. There is exhaustion from watching a team lose for so long, and then finally win something. This is how l know that this is something special that Cubs fans are experiencing: When the deciding game ended on Sunday night at about 9:50, I started flipping through some of the news stations. As it turns out all four major news stations (ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX) preempted their newscasts so that another child soon. they could cover the celebration in Chicago. There was not a weather report or a business report for close to an hour after the nightly news usually begins. The Chicago Cubs actually postponed the nightly news. I have never seen anything like that before. Not to jinx things, but like I said ... it must be special. Bristol native Luke Riegel is the new UW-Parkside Men's Basketball head coach after working as an assistant coach for the team over the'past three years. Reigel earned a comprehensive Social Science degree and a Masters ® To put in the time and dedication it takes to be a nationally recognized basketball program at the NCAA II level. ® To be the best overall person that they can be by spending some time getting to know those who are not involved in athletics like their professors and have a full collegiate experience. Reigel is a Pittsburgh Steelers fan and his all-time favorite coach is Joe Paterno of Penn State. His favorite NBA Team is the Boston Celtics and his favorite player is Lany Bird. Degree in secondary education from UW-Platteville. He played basketball for NCAA Division III powerhouse UW-Platteville and helped compile a phenomenal record of 75-9 and was a part of two NCAA national ~hampionship teams. Thirty-year-old Regel, is also an mstructor m a sports psychology class and teaches two other classes during the spring semester. Regel was a high school assistant coach for two years, head coach of Platteville High School for one year, and an assistant at UWPlatteville for two years, making this his ninth year coaching. Reigel played his high school basketball under head coach, Tom, who just happens to be his father. He helped that team to go 27-0 and win a state championship. F~r the past fifteen years as a player and coach, he has compiled an overall record 277-75, which includes seven conference championships, two national titles and a state ~ti<~. When ask~d how_ this year's team woutct'approach .1e1r games, Reigel said, "We're going to have a lot of oughness. We're going to be a hard-nosed blue-collar team. We will try to be the toughest team i~ the league." The team has seven players who started at least one game last season and will be returning this season. The t?p three thing Coach Regel wants his players to accomplish are: ® They focus on doing their best in their studies and to Reigel enjoys coaching because he is out on the court interacting with people and teaching the game of basketball to young people that want to learn, and the chance to compete in the Great Lakes Valley Conference which according to Reigel, "Has the best teams in Di~ision Il." The next topic that we spoke about was attendance at the team's games. "I encourage students to come out to the ~ and_ to_ take adva~tage of being in college, as you re only m 1t once," said Reigel. He pointed out that it's a chance to put the books aside for a night and to have a good time and to cheer on the Rangers. He is hopeful that people are going to be excited about both the men and women's basketball teams this season. !'We're going to be fun to watch," said Reigel. The coach encourages students to stay at UW-Parkside for the weekend and to take in a coupl_e of g~eat, com~etitive bask_etball games. Reigel descnbed his team this year as, "mtense." "Every time a Ranger player steps on the floor they're going to try to out work the opponent," said Reigel. W~en asked for one thing that nobody here at UWParks1de currently kn?ws about him, Coach Reigel said that he has been to thirty or forty concerts including Tom Petty, John ~ellenc_amp, the Eagles, and Bruce Spring~ steen! Luke 1s mamed to Meridith, and the couple has a two-year-old child named Jake, and they are expecting "We're going to play in a way that really represents this university well. We're going to play with a lot of class. We're going to be unselfish and play as a team. I hope that everybody on campus is excited about this season with both the women and men's basketball programs," exclaimed Reigel. Best of luck to the Men's Basketball Team and Coach Reigel and his staffi page 11 The UW-Parkside women's volleyball team blocks an attempted spike from Kentucky Wesleyan on October 10. The Rangers won the match 3-0. Photo by Emily Rasbornik. October·jo,. 2003 ..... Great Lakes Valley Conference 2003 Volleyball Standings As of A.M. Oct. 28, 2003 Blue Division w L Pct. Northern Kentucky 19 10 .655 Indianapolis 21 10 .677 Lewis 14 8 .636 Wisconsin-Parkside ,3 11 .542 Saint Joseph's 6 21 .222 Bellarmine 4 22 .154 Men's Rugby Team is Victorious By Andy Coppens On Saturday October 4, 2003 the UW-Parkside Men's Rugby Club had its first victory of the season with a final score of 33-31 over UW-Platteville. The win was even more impressive because Platteville had home field advantage. The t~am le? by the two converted tries (the rugby equivalent of a touchdown) by Jon Hubbard. However, the \)lggest impact on the game was Matt Hasen bush who made four out of five conversion kicks worth two pomts each. Congratulations to the Rugby Club on its first victory of the season. The team greatly appreciates and encourages all student support. 180 Scholarships to be awarde~ Applications availableonline at www.uwp.edu keyword: scholarships Deadline for ~pplication is February 1, 2004 Applications also available in the Office of Student Scholarships, Admissions, Fin~ncial Aid, ~nd OMSA Page 12 THE RANGER NEWS October 30, 2003 M • R • n d , , has a few funny one liners. Then again, most of his lines in films can be 0 Vie ev1ew: The RU n own taken humorously because the _guy is just _odd. S~ann Scott ev_en gets to flex his acting muscles by gettmg a few_ zmgers •~ as well. With each ~e~ role he takes on he seems to distance himself a httle farther from the Stifler" character be made famous in "American Pie". He also proves he can deliver actual mainstream humor instead of just the crude jokes from "American Pie" and "Dude, Where's My Car?" The one aspect of the film that really blew my mind, though, was The ~ock's onscre~n presence. His comedic timing is ridiculously on target. Unlike many action stars of the By John Poppe Starring: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Seann William Scott, Rosario Dawson, Christopher Walken Director: Peter Berg In the prologue scene in Peter Berg's "The Rundown," Dwayne (The Rock) past, I believe The Rock can acfLI:a11y make successful c~ossovers to co~e- Johnson is walking into a crowded disco when Arnold Schwarzenegger dy films as well as dramatic leadmg roles. All he !leed~ ts the OJ?portumty. passes him going the other way. "Have fun," Arnold says. The torch has Now that Arnold has become the governor <?f Cahforru~, th~ void that he thus been passed, from one generation's action superstar to his likely sue- leaves is ready to be filled, and as far as act10n goes, Vm D1esel has found cessor. some competition. . . . . On my way into the theater, I must admit I was a little apprehensive about This movie is by no means going to be a cntically acclaimed Oscar-cah~er seeing another wrestler try to do what Hulk Hogan and Roddy Piper could movie. This is just a great "guy film". It is an all-ar~und fun an_d entertamnot... and that is to conquer Hollywood. Within the first ten minutes I was ing movie. It has comedy, romance, drama, and action. The actmg by the instantly impressed. The rock posses a charisma that not many have. He is secondary cast is sub-par, but who cares! No one is trying to ~i~ an Oscar a big burly wrestler-turned-actor, but unlike his predecessors, The Rock can here. The action scenes are explosive, The Rock and Seann William Scott act. take their shirts off, and Christopher Walken is just as creepy as ever. I The basic premise reads like your typical action film of today; a man hires give this film a rating of four out of five stars. a Los Angeles bounty hunter named Beck (The Rock) to travel to the Amazon jungle to retrieve his smart-mouthed, dimwitted, double-dealing son, Travis (Seann William Scott), who has been leading a life of adventure in Brazil. Travis is reluctant to leave, and when he tells Beck about hidden goldmines, the two join forces and head to Helldorado. It is there that they encounter a mysterious woman (Rosario Dawson) and the town's halfcrazed fortune-hunting leader (Christopher Walken). The film manages to actually balance comedic elements evenly with the action scenes to create a very effective harmony. Even Christopher Walken The Return· of Horror By John Poppe After last year's offerings of horror films like the horrendous American version of Japan's "The Ring" and the gutwrenchingly horrible "feardotcom", I had my doubts about 2003. I'm a horror film fan and I always have been. I'm a sucker for a graphic gorefest. And the feeling of dread only intensified in earl February 2003, when I saw "Willard". Basically a man is in control of a bunch ofrats and he makes them do his bidding. Oh wow. I'm totally freaked out by that concept. I pretty much gave up on 2003 as being just another offering of the same formulaic straight-to-video slasher kill-fest. Those were my unhappy thoughts throughout the first few months of 2003 and then summer finally arrived, bringing with it the early summer blockbusters. None really caught my eye until I saw a preview for "Wrong Tum". I only saw the preview once and later found out . the trailers were pulled from TV and cinemas for being too 'disturbing'. I was instantly hooked. The film was more or less a 'back to basics' freaky gorefest. It reminded me of the original "Texas Chainsaw Massacre". The story was about a bunch of people trapped in the wilderness and getting slaughtered by these inbred redneck maniacs. It was truly awesome to see a throwback movie like this in the theater, but the most anticpated andbiggest horror blockbuster of the summer was on the horror horizon. Fast forward to August 15. The movie I've been waiting for over ten years is released. "Freddy vs. Jason" opened to huge numbers. The film grossed $36.4 million in it's opening weekend. By the time it was pulled from theaters, it grossed nearly $75 million. These munbers told the film companies that there was a serious market for horror again. People wanted more. Our next offering was not very good. "Jeepers Creepers 2" opened on August 29 to mediocre numbers. It wasn't exactly the greatest story and the characters weren't really that interesting. I started to freak out again. Had 2003 peaked with "Freddy vs. Jason"? Nope. Just like the old cliche says, "the best was yet to come". "Cabin Fever" hit theaters on September 12. This film just like "Wrong Twn" had lots ' and lots of gore to it. Love it or hate it, gore is what draws viewers. This is the bloodiest, and most disgusting film of the year ... so far. Believe me, that's a good thing if you're a horror fan. The film is a bout a group of college students on vacation at a cabin in the middle in the woods. After a few days they all start getting some kind of sickness that eats away their flesh. Simple plot, sub-par acting, and good old fashioned shocks. That's all a good horror film really needs to please it's die-hard fans. That brings us to right now. Of course I skipped a few horror films of this year like "28 Days Later" and "Underworld", but I would classify them as more science fiction than horror. On October I 0, "House of the Dead" is set to awaken the zombie genre in time for next years remake of George Romero's classic film "Dawn of The Dead". I predict "House of the Dead" to not do to well. It's another film based on a video game. Need I really say more? Possibly the biggest horror film of the year has yet to arrive. My guess is that on October 17, "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" remake will be an even bigger hit than "Freddy vs. Jason". I can't wait until opening night to see this one. I've heard only good things from advance screenings of this baby. It should be a classic. Finally on Halloween, "Alien" will make its return to theaters in a newly restored special edition with additional scenes never before seen in the original release. That will definitely make good money. So what does the future bold? Well, studios are scrambling to find scripts for horror films now. The "Nightmare on Elm Street" series is ready to add a new sequel which might actually be a prequel. "Friday the I 3th" is ready to throw in another Jason flick as well. I've also • heard rumblings of another somewhat odd crossover. ''Hellraiser" meets "Halloween", or as Beck (The Rock), Marlana (Rosario Dawson) & Travis (Seann William Scott) do their best to get along-and survive- in The Rundown. Photo: Myles Aronowitz © Universal Studios it's known to fanboys like myself, "Helloween". I'm not to excited for this one unJess it's done right. But the thought is intriguing. Rumblings of throwing Ash from "The Evil Dead" series into a "Freddy vs. Jason" sequel have also been talked about, but again that's another doubtful scenario. I don't really care what's in store for the future so long as horror stays alive and no more "Scream" films get made. I'm psyched to see if 2004 can top this year. It should definitely be fun to see the studios try. ' Ja~on Vorhees gets a good glance of his ugly mug in the mirror. With a resurgance in horror movies, youngers fans will have a chance to have the same nightmares as their older siblings. t'agt, 1,:, l HE RANGER NEWS Pre-Fabricated pop star's name makes the jokes so easy By Sandee Cornell _ I may just be um~illing to succumb to the songs I can tell will be granted nauseating hours of ~d~served ~tr-play, but I refuse to like the song "Take me Away" by Fefe Dobson, despite its hauntmgly catchy lyrics. In my qpinion, Fefe ~obson is much like a drug addiction; you somehow want her really bad, b~t yo~ know s~e 1s ba? for you. I suppose Avril Lavigne laced with Pink strung out wtth a !me of Billy Joel s accent would satisfy some peoples' cravings to label Canada's new "fireball" Fefe Dobson. _ . . However allaying 17-year-old Ms ~obso~ is for some people, she is equally as 1IT!tatmg to m~. '!he hard-ass 1~age she proJects 1s lost under her weak "nice girl" vocals. It 1s almost as 1f, Just when she 1s about to let go and rock out like her image denotes she backs down and decides to sing pretty. ' ~ suppose if she were a complete hard-ass, her style of music would just be a recycled version of an_ already played~ou~ Canadian fe~ale artist. Sure. I just cannot stray from the fact that her any pre-chorus smging works against her however unique it may pretend to be. Fefe's website biography claims that "she wanted to reach her full potential before bursting onto the scene." Judging by "Take me Away" and "Bye Bye Boyfriend" the two songs on her website, she released a premature album. ' Maybe Dobson will be lucky and the second-album-flop curs~will not infect her provided that she can strengthen her vocals, live up to her image, and generally be everything that she seems to want people to think she will be at first sight. Some readers may think l am being too harsh in judging her solely on two songs and deriving my initial opinion about all she is only from watching her video and judging her look, but I cannot agree. Fefe Dobson is a craving that I am not going to satisfy just because her song is incessantly playing on my mind's radio. She is just not that talented. October 30, 2003 All information gathered from: http://www.islandrecords.com/fefedobson/ Fefe Dobson plays to a small crowd in New York City. Someday she and Avril Lavigne can form the tour from Hell to the joys of all suburban 14 year olds. Things to know before the show By William Brinkman College life widens the views and experiences of many students. One of the things people really start to get into are the different styles of music and bands through the influence of friends coming from different areas of the state or country. After becoming a fan, many people choose to see bands live. UW-Parkside students usually attend concerts in Milwaukee, Madison or Chicago. If you're new to concerts or shows, there are a few things every music fan should know. First, know how you're getting there and getting back. If you're in Chicago, know where and what time the "el" runs. If you 're going to Madison or Milwaukye, find out where you're going to park and if it costs anything. Nothing could possibly ruin your night more than a terrible performance, but getting your car towed comes pretty close. Don't wear the shirt, hoodie, or hat of the band you 're going to see. Yes, you 're at the AFI show; Every one knows you like them because you are at the show. Of course there are exceptions if you get special privileges for wearing a certain tee, like AFI's fan club Despair Faction shirts can get you access to the sound check or meet and greet, but otherwise don't wear it and avoid being "that guy!" If you see a member of the band, try not to mob them. Tell them what their music has done for you and that you appreciate what they do. Ask them to pose for a picture and an autograph, but don't beg them for backstage passes or for some special alone time. They're people just like you and not pets for you to maul with affection or something to be physically ripped apart and shared among the angry masses of people. If you're a female, many men are unaware that crowd surfing it is not an open invitation to grope you. Also, watch out for those who subscribe to incredibly ignorant and misogynistic views of women in crowds and mosh pits. Aggressive jerks like them usually get punched or thrown when others see they're picking on specific people, but it's best to either avoid them or show that you're stronger and you're not to be trifled with. If you are in the pit, realize who is around you and who is playing. Kids at a Midtown show are going to be a lot less physically rough than people attending an Avenged Sevenfold show. People into hardcore bands enjoy pretending they're beating up imaginary people and throw punches or do silly spin-kicks as if they were a ninja fighting against the shadows. Give these people their space whenever possible. If you get elbowed, realize it was probably an accident and if you retaliate physically, both you and the person who hit you are needlessly going to get thrown out of the show over nothing more than a bruised ego. Take care of people around you. If a person loses_thei~ glasses, try to make sure people aren't running into them. If somebody falls, give them a hand back up. You'll appreciate 1t when somebody does that for you If you do want to crowd surf, don't kick your feet. If you 're going head first, tap the next person in front of you on the shoulder so they know you're coming. If you decide to ignore these wa~ngs, don't be swprised if somebody pulls you down and you hit your head on the ground. Oddly enough, people don't hke 150 lbs. of weight unexpectedly put upon their shoulders or people's thrashing legs kicking at their head. · Needless to say, don't do drugs or get drunk before the show. If you were paying $50 or more t? see Dave . Matthews Band, wouldn't you want to enjoy and remember the great time you had or would you rather 1t be a haze of dissonant chords and muddled vocals? If you don't know where to go to see a show, check out some of these websites: ~.ticketrnaster.co~, www.pollstar.com, www.mpshows.com, www.metrochicago.com, www.therave.com, the website of your favorite band, and the university radio station WIPZ 101.7 FM for concert announcements. Thursday singer Geoff Rickley rocks the crowd during a powerful performa nce of Cross Out the Eyes at Milwaukee's popular Rave music venue on September 21st with openers Death By Stereo and Year of the Rabbit. Page 14 By Emily Rasbornik Imagine this ... A fit body ... you can tell they work out. Nice legs ... great swimsuit. Luscious eyes. Sporty. Tight shirt. Tan. Sexy smile. Perfect hair ... not a strand out of place. A lot of money. Cadillac Escalade, Fei:rari F40, Benz, Ranger Rover. Father is a CEO. Mother is a Doctor. The complete package. Male or female? You choose. Does this impress ~ you? Have you pictured tangible perfection? If you ~ haven't...add the characteristic that makes your head turn and whisper "Oh, Hell Yeah!" Now that your smiling. Jet's go deeper. I have 1 meet tons of people who have a truckload of this "tangible perfection" however; the ones I am most impressed with are the people who keep it real. Not the fake Joe millionaires or twiggy bachelorette. I am talking about the people who press on and see themselves for who they really are. They're not afraid to admit their faults. Morals are important to them and they're busy every day constructing the laws by which they will live their life. Should those rules change through experience and application, they will move on and progress into a stronger person. They take risks by being fully honest with themselves and others emotionally. Confidence, not cockiness. If you haven't noticed, these qualities are great but we have to realize that most of them have to be taught or self learned through experiences, which takes time. We are not born with them. People aren't like that naturally. A lot of us experience differ- THE RANGER NEWS ent things and then choose whether we want to learn from them or not. Somebody may come off as carrying all those traits but it may be just to impress you. Can you tell the difference between these traits being real or are they there just to impress you? I know that people try their damdest to impress. Being able to spot an impresser can be easy if they are giving you a lame pick-up line, but sometimes people are sneaky without knowing it. Some may be charming; feeding you compliments every other minute or oversensitive asking how you feel every second or are they buying you things all the time? If they buys you enough then you will finally love them. Basically, these tactics are to impress you. Women tend to play off a man's sexuality by dressing very sexy, it's almost gross. If Exposing By Henry Gaskins I forget who said it, but there is a quote I think would be appropriate to start off this topic. "You never get a second chance to make a first impression." How true this is. Upon two people of attraction meeting each other, there is usually some sort of analysis of the opposite person going on in the mind. That's how it is for me, anyway. I think the only people- a person can truly be attracted to are the ones he or she finds interesting. They may be interesting for any different reason - looks, conversations, or even their enthusiasm in biology. But careful! Because if you find him or her too interesting, then you may have to make up for not being as interesting. So here it is: "The Art of Impressing". In my last column, I wrote that when I am with someone I find interesting, the Sexes: I usually find myself showing off, which is the idiot's way of being interesting. I remember jumping off my roof in third grade trying to impress the neighborhood g~ls. In middle school, my friends and I would fight in front of girls trying to. impress them. Incidentally, I usually lost these fights, but I always thought I had better charm with the ladies anyway. That's why I didn't start dating girls till I was 16, or maybe that was ~ecause I had a new way to unpress the girls, by driving a nice shiny car. Impressing can almost become an addiction, because when you give your energy into making people like you more, you ?Onstantly have to keep that image. People who want to always look nice may spend most of their time and money at the mall shopping for new clothes to impress_ with and such. Likewise if a person spends a lot of money on his or her car improving the engine, modifying the body, and installing subwoofers, the addiction never ends because there is always something left to allow him or her to impress more. Obviously, impressing in this sense is ridiculous and I personally believe people should focus on life around them more, and just go naturally about building their interesting side. But perhaps there are some ~es when impressing is · mdeed called for. For instance, a nightclub that says "dress to impress" nught have valid reasoning, because although maybe a person should have the freedom to go to the club in jeans and at-shirt, it would pro~ably be more appropriate 1f he or she showed that they actually took the time to make themselves look nice for others. you are watching ESPN all the time she probably hates it. They act as if they love playing video games but they don't. They try not to complain about their weight, but it bothers them, even the twiggy bachelorettes. This is their way of getting you to like them, they try to impress as well. What if the person you imagined in the beginning was trying their best to seek personal growth? When change hits them, as it will, they seek growth and transition. Everyone deserves to experience unconditional love from a person that is genui, ne, not someone who is trying to impress you with fake characteristics. However, someone will want to understand you for who you are. Not for who you think they want you to be. But are you aware of who you are? Do you try to seek growth when October JU, ;.!UUa change occurs in your life? Do you impress people by accommodating them? Are you doing things you think they may think are cool just to make them have an interest in you? When people look at a cool car they see color, rims, body frame, and then for ono. second they see the driver. When a woman wears that revealing dress people see the body and the dress but barely get the name. It is easy to get attention by impressing but it's whether people can be real enough to maintain it. The art of impressing is being real for yourself not for anyone else. If you have questions, comments, thoughts, concerns, etc., email Henry Gaskins at uw _paperboy@yahoo.com or Emily Rasbornik at real757@yahoo.com The Art of Impressing There is only one fully justifiable reason for impressing, and that is by accident. If a person can stay natural, do the things they are capable of, and stay on top of !he game, they might impress someone without trying. This is the key. Of course, this may mostly happen only when people underestimate your abilities, but that is a whole ' nother subject. FREE AIRLINE TICKET! with every Spring Break package! Limited time offer. Check our website for details! www.studentexpress.com Call NOW: ~ge 1::, I HI: HANGER NEWS October 30, 2003 r-____________'_D_ e__a,: r_ ! Emi(y ... By: Emily Wood ))ear Emily, I am a ~ourth _year bio major; I still need a couple zillion more credits so I won't be ~duatmg !his year. Wh_eo I was a freshman _I yea~e~ for a challenge and thought a sc1e~ce maJor wo_uld sati~fy me. ! aced c~em1stry m high school and have an interest in biology so a B1oche~mstry maJor (a mix between the two) was decided. I spent two years on chem. IOI (~till felt lost), finally '.ou~d out wha~ biochemistry actually is the study of and thought 1t woul~ bett~r to maJ~r 1~ art or wnting (things that run in my blood). I talked myself back mto biology thinkmg a liberal arts degree was too common and that I would make more money in a bio. career. I also remembered that I have dreams of finding a cure for skin cancer or any cancer and I can't do that with an art major. I wonder, if it's so hard for me to understand and 'concentrate on chemistry'.1>i~logy becau_se I just wasn'~ meant to. Do you believe that each person has a set role m hfe, somethm~ each of us 1s supposed to do, say fate? If so, is it possible to break that mold and go m a complete opposite direction? -Creative Chemist Dear Creative Chemist, Wow. Complex question, simple answer. It's not what I think that matters what do you thir_uc about it? I'm n_o philosopher, but I believe people control their dwn lives and th_eir own fates. 9ett1~g bac½ to your question, I don't think that you are having a hard ll~e un~erstand1~g biology Just because that's your fate. Maybe making money a~d bemg unique aren t the best reasons ~o pursue a major you are having problems with, ~ut rou als? shouldn't choose a maJor y~u are unhappy with just because you feels !1ke 1t runs m your_ b!oo~. If you are bavmg problems with the basic introductory chemistry class, maybe 1t 1s time to look at other majors. Just keep in mind that there are more areas to study in college than biochemistry or art. I think it's wonderful that you would like to help cure cancer, but there are many ways to go about doing that, no m!~er_ w~at you end _up being in life. You might be a senior, but as you said, you have a _z1lh_on more credits to go, so it's never too late to start over, as long as you are gomg mto a field of study you really enjoy. I know this is going to sound very redundant, but you should make an appointment with your advisor, because they know your career goals and course history a lot better than I do. While you have your schedule book out, maybe an appointment with a chemistry tutor would help ... or a psychiatrist. SETTING PERSONAL MARGINS with MARYANN GORSKI, Crites & Associates Wednesday, Novemher 12th at 4pm in Union 106 Are you living too close to the edge when it comes to your time, money, health or emotions? This workshop will help you determine where you need more 'wiggle room' and how to set your personal margins a bit wider in several key areas. **Might go 90 minutes** *Please reserve your space, so we know how much pizza to order! CALL 595-2278, STOP BY Union 209, or EMAIL: engel@uwp.edu or go ONLINE at: http://www.uwp.edu/admin/union/activities.html Sponsored by Student Activities The University of Wisconsin,. Parbide provides 5efViCes for patront wilh special needs. P~a;se cont~ct the Park$ide Student Center for ~istanc•, (262) 59S·234S. Dear Emily, I am a freshman here, but I haven't declared my major yet. All my life I have wanted to be an eleme~tary school teacher, but now that I am in college and taking some basic general education classes, I am not sure what I want to do with my life. Do I need to declare a major right away? -Undeclared and Undecided Dear Undeclared and Undecided, . Obviously you got this far without declaring a major, so you don't need to nght no~. I would actually recommend that you don't for the time being, because you seem a l!ttle unsure of yourself and what you want to do. The world needs more teachers, but 1t needs people who are happy with their job more than anything. The average college studen! will ch~nge their major at least once, and I know plenty of people who have ch~nged _it three times or more. _It's not like it's a problem to change your major, yo~ basically Just ~II out a f?rm, but 1f you have taken a lot of the prerequisites for one m~Jor and then decide to switch, all your hard work goes down the drain. For all you w1s_hy-washy freshman out there, I would recommend doing two things: I. continue takmg your Breadth of Knowledge classes (BOK), as these are required for all majors and they_ may help you find out what field you would like to continue your studies in, and 2. Fmd out who your academic advisor is (its amazing the number of upper class s~dents wh? can't tell me the name of their advisor), and schedule an appointment with him or her right away. Your advisor is the one you should be asking for advice, not me. Do you have question that you need answered, but cant afford to pay those greedy professionals at the Psychic Friends Network? Let me give it a stab! Send emails to . dearemilyuwp@yahoo.com or drop off notes at the ranger news office. Your privacy will always be respected. University of Wisconsin-Parkside 5th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration COLLEGE STUDENT ESSAY CONTEST Topic: Why We Can't Wait Judging Criteria: 1. Entrants must address the topic in a 400-word type-written essay. 2. Essays should relate the students' own personal ideas or experiences to the topic and show an understanding of Dr. King's ideals. 3. Essays cannot be a biographical sketch of Dr. King. 4. Essays will be judged on the basis of sentence structure and clarity of thought. Recognition: 1st place winner receives $200 bond and plaque For judging purposes, please type your name, address, and phone number on the back of your essay. For More Information Contact: University of Wisconsin-Parkside Office of Multicultural Student Affairs 900 Wood Road/Box 2000 Kenosha, WI 53141-2000 (262) 595-2731 Mail or drop off your entry by December 12, 2003. Each winner will receive their award at the UW-Parkside MLK Celebration on January 23, 2004 at 7:00pm. ~ lh, l n,,, ,,,I\ ol \\,,,,,11"11 l'orl..,1d, p,<>\1dt• ,,,,u,, ,,,, p..,1, ""Ii •p,,,.11 _,., n,,il, Ph 1,,, ,,111.,, • th,• P.,rl..,,d, \forf,nt ( ,111, r !or 1,, ,1111,, .'t,_ -,,; 11~, Page 16 THE RANGER NEWS CLASSIFIEDS To reserve online or view our photo gallery, visit www.studentcity. com or call 1-888- SPRING-BREAK For Sale 1988 MERCURY TRACER 2-DOOR HATCHBACKSpring Break STS Travel- Spring Break 2004. 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To place a classified ad in The Ranger News, please contact Christine at 262-595-2287 or email range rads@ adexec.com. Sign up sheets can be found near the locker rooms at the SAC. If you have any questions, plcai;e see Tami FalkDay in SAC room 257 or c~,11 595-2656. HUMOR ·------------------------------------- A Hero Among Us By Tracy Medek There can be a great deal of controversy over the grading of papers in the university setting. Students often feel their work is judged harshly or unfairly. There is no easy answer to this dilemma, as was seen in the case of one UW-Parkside student named Mike. Mike is a typical undergrad, taking twelve credits and trying to make the grade, all while juggling his immense responsibilities as a host at Denny's restaurant. His 200 level English class soon became more demanding than he had anticipated. Still, Mike was confident that he could squeak by with a 'D.' "Maybe even a D+," Mike gloated. You can imagine Mike's astonishment when his paper was returned, and the letter 'F' was staring up at him in menacing red ink. "When I first saw that big ol' 'F', I was like, 'No way, man! This has gotta be a mistake! I stole some notes from a kid with glasses in class and skimmed those before throwing them in the garbage. I even brought my own pencil. I was ready!"' Mike recounted. Upon questioning the professor, Mike learned that his score was accurate and final. Aghast with the proceedings, Mike decided, on the spot, to do something about what he considered an immense injustice or as Mike phrased it, "Total bullsh*t." ' Then and there, Mike vowed to begin a form of protest in his English class. This protest consisted of arriving to class at least thirty minutes late each day with a "real pissed-off look on his face," Mike explained. Mike would then make his way to the last row of desks where he planned to take no notes what-so-ever, and sleep for the remainder of the period. "I've gotta show this lady I'm not gonna take her sh*t," Mike retorted. "Plus, this gives me time to hit on the girls in class. We talk all the time. I say 'hi' and they usually just smile and tum around and start whispering to their friends and laughing. l never knew I was such a funny guy!" exclaimed Mike. Mike predicts that his protest will be extremely effective, as soon as the professor notices his dramatic change in behavior and attitude. Prior to Mike's surprise 'F,' he usually only arrived twenty to twenty-five minutes late to class giving his professor a look of annoya~ce as he proceeded to the second-to-last row of desks. It was there that he doodled and pretended to take notes until the last fifteen J?inutes of class, which he pulled down bis baseball cap down low over his brow and reserved for "a quick nap to rest his brain." "After a week ofprotestin' she'll be beg~in' me to let her change ~y grade. I got 1t all worked out. .. " One can only hope that more students take their cue from Mike and become more assertive in the fight for fair grades. Pop Question Would you rather take a shower: a.) Before Sex b.) After Sex c.) During Sex d.) I don't take showers. Circle your answer and bring to The Ranger News in Wyllie D139C. We will publish the answers in the form o~ percentages in our next issue. --- ray.., • • , nc nA.1-«ucn l'tcVV5 OC.6661 66, 2666 Poetry Corner Jfar6orsufe P,ye Care §. EXAMS §_ Two Separate Issues ! Perception's Connotation: ;;; l t CONTACf t ;!;!·. LENSES n -6' I can't write. I don't know why. Two Feet Equals What? · ~ .;· ~ §. EYEGLASSES " ,i §_ I think that I'm not upset enough. l It's possible that it is a fair compromise. What good are my hands if they don't write? They don't do anything else well. Does the way one walk say something about them? If one walks quickly are they ... Confident? i ~ ;;· ~ ;;· §. ;;; t n l'=•...,.h• - .,.. .. , from th• tlohda-f Inn -6' r- 1-u1-. (,lj?-. 1-01-0 [ My hands aren't that talented. They won't even draw a straight line. My glasses aren't fi lled with blackness, or black-heartedness, In a hurry? Late? cool people will clip this coot people will clip this Eager? Jealous? Busy? They're not rainbows or sunshine either, I practically forbid that. I do have my image to maintain. If one walks slowly are they ... Down-trodden? Submit your poetry to The Ranger News Office in Wyllie D139C or My best work is when I seemingly hate the world, I'm a pessimist by definition, Waiting for someone? Lazy? Now it's as if I'm a born-again realist. Simply someone who walks slow? Passive? I must say, Protective? Both sides do have their positive points. Being a realist does bring a sense of perspective, But at least a pessimist can weed out the crap in society. There's four different people talking on cell phones within 15 feet of me. 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UW-Parkside Meets 2003-2004 Academic year Enrollment Targets By Dave Buchanan The University of Wisconsin-Parkside experienced a seventeen percent increase in new freshmen students for the 2003-2004 academic year. Figures released by the university also show a 2.5 percent increase in the total number of students attending and an improved retention rate. UW-Parkside welcomed 5,097 students to campus this year compared to 4,972 students at the start of the 2002-2003 academic year. The number of new freshmen grew from 832 last year to 973. Al Crist, the university's assistant vice chancellor for enrollment management, said the figure meant UW-Parkside was within the target enrollment set by the University of Wisconsin System. In addition to attraction more students, the university has also made progress in retaining students. Provost and Vice Chancellor Rebecca Martin said the university's rate of retention measures up well when compared to other institutions in the region with similar missions and student populations. "If you compare UW-Parkside to similar institutions in the Midwest, our retention numbers are quite strong," Provost Martin said. Provost Martin said UW-Parkside compares well to other regional public comprehensive universities with a large number of part-time and returning adult students and those with a large number of commuter students. She credits part of the retention gains to the university's efforts to improve the first-year experience for students. This is the fourth consecutive year UW-Parkside has met its enrollment target. • Page 18 THE RANGER NEWS ~~=-==--=-=========--:~==::~~~=======~==~ October 30, 2003 The Terminator is back, in California By Sonja Gonzales So what is this attraction that entertainers have with politics? Arnold Schwarzenegger is another entertainer-gone politician. Arnold Schwarzenegger is not the first entertainer who has turned to politics as a new career path. However, he may be the first to come into office because of a recall on the current politician. (Currently I 8 states allow recalls.) Governor Gray Davis was serving a second term and had just been voted' in when issues started arising. Gov. Davis had raised taxes and electricity costs, and he over spent. These are just a few things that caused Gov. Davis' recall and for the people of California take action against him. A few more than I 00 went for the seat, like Lt. Gov. Bustamante and Sen. Tom McClintock. So, why Arnold? I can remember as far back as President Regan; the movie star who became governor and then president. As far as I'm concerned he made a good president with his wife and First Lady, Nancy Regan, by his side. I will admit I didn't really experience the Regan era because I was too young to know about. A few more entertainers who pursued political careers, were Sonny Bono,Mayor of Palm Springs, CA and U.S. Congressman, Jesse Ventura, Mayor of Brooklyn Park, MN who then became Governor for Minnesota and also the only Refonn Party member to be elected governor, and Judy Martz, Governor for Montana the only female to be elected governor. I think people see these 'entertainers' as some sort of ray of hope. Tn the movies, or their lines of work, they are always around to save the day. Do we really think they can do it in real-life too? We want someone who is not a politician and are just like you and me. Someone who knows what is to struggle, because let face it Hollywood is no place to find a break. Do we think that just because they made it Hollyt wood they can change our cities, states and country? Are they really just like you and me? Can they make a difference in society? I guess a lot of us really think so. ~:,5rga-· · · ··: :nized • :crime in : :America : :takes in : ~over forty~ :billion : :dollars a : jyear and j ;spends : ;very little : :on office : ~supplies."( !--Woody :Allen "Better to be forgotten than sued." D. Weinbaum Funny Quotes "I don't make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts." --Will Rogers. ~(love deadlines.'"( - . "'°! 1especially love the I •whooshing sound they lmake as they fly by." ·------------~---, ,"Whenever I see an old :1ady slip and fall on a ,wet sidewalk, my first :instinct is to laugh. But • 1then I think, what if I I . :was an ant, and she fell j--Douglas Adams, I ,on me. Then it wouldn't -Author, Hitchhiker's • :seem quite so funny." IGuide to the Galaxy I 1 • • I L · - · - · - · - · - · .J :--Jack Handey, Deep "I'd much rather be a •Thoughts woman than a man. Women can cry, they can wear cute clothes, and they are the first to be rescued off of sinking ships." ----------------· ---Gilda Radner :. ii·s ·getting· ·,aie· ear=11e·r=,i · · ..•...•.-.Y.... .B..e.•r.r.a. ....•........ Application line for the California Governor Election Page 19 Description 9-29-03 Suspicious Circumstance. Ranger Hall. t :42pm Officers responded to a call of a possible suicide attempt. 9-30-03 M~dical Assist. Unive~ity Apts. 4:44am Dispatch was notified of a student havmg trouble breathing. Student transported to Kenosha Hospital. 9-30-03 Theft personal property. Outer Loop Rd. 5:06pm Officers responded to a theft complaint. Investigation pending. 10-01-03 Medical assist. Ranger Hall. 12:25pm Officers were dispatched to Ranger Hall in response to a subject being disoriented and unresponsive. Subject was transported to hospital by ambulance. 10-01-03 Traffic Violation. Outer Loop Rd/CTH JR 8:31pm A citation was issued to a driver for failure to stop/improperstop at a stop sign. 10-01-03 Theft personal property. Library. l :09pm. A student reported her purse was missing after setting it down near an elevator. 10-01-03 UWS 18 Ranger Hall. 9:55pm While on patrol an officer noticed vandalism on a wall. 10-01-03 Traffic Violation. CTH E 10:23pm A citation was issued to a driver for traveling 62mph in a 45mph zone. 10-02-03 Traffic violation. Wood Rd. 1:23am A citation was issued to a driver for traveling 59mph in a 35 mph zone. I 0-02-03 Disorderly conduct. Outer Loop Rd. Parking Lot. 3:56am Citations were issued to a student for disor derly conduct, resisting/obstructing an officer, Lewd & Lascivious behavior, unlawful use of an ID card. 10-02-03 Traffic Violation. HWY E. 5:35am A citation was issued to a driver for traveling 72mph in a 45mph zone. 10-02-03 Traffic Violation. CTh E/STH 31. 5:46am A citation was issued to a driver for a mandatory seatbelt violation. 10-02-03 Alarm. MOLN 6:26am. Officers responded to a fire alarm in MOLN. No smoke or fire present. Alarm Panel reset. Unknown cause of alarm. 10-04-03 Liquor violation. Outer Loop Rd. l :45am Citationswere issued for underage drinking. l 0-04-03 Medical assist. Outer Loop Rd. 2:06am. While investigating underage drinking party it was discovered that a subject was continuously vomiting. Subject was transported to hospital. 10-05-03 Liquor Violation. Outer Loop Rd. 12:03am. Citations were issued for underage drinking. 10-05-03 Traffic Violation. Outer Loop Rd. 8:22pm A citation was issued to a driver for traveling 50mph in a 25mph zone. 10-06-03 Traffic Violation. CTH E/Wood Rd. 6:05am A citation was issued to a driver for failure to stop/improper stop at a stop sign. 10-06-03 Agency Assist. HWY 31/CTH E 5:35pm. Officers responded to call from Sheriff's Dept. about a young girl riding a bike in the middle of Hwy 31. 10-06-03 Traffic Violation. Wood Rd/Outer Loop Rd. 8:04pm Citations were issued to a driver for traveling 58mph THE RANGER NEWS October 30, 2003 eat in a 35mph zone and driving with a suspended license. l 0-07-03 Traffic Violation. Outer Loop Rd/CTH G. 10: 52am A citation was issued to a driver for a mandatory seat belt violation. 10-07-03 Traffic Violation. Outer Loop Rd/CTH G. 11 :08am. A citation was issued to a driver for traveling 48mph in a 25mph zone. 10-07-03 Medical assist. University Apts. 5:47pm officers responded to a subject complaining offeeling dizzy on the volleyball courts. Subjects was transported to hospital. 10-07-03 Medical assist. Ranger Hall. 6:07pm Officers were dispatched for a sprained finger. I 0-08-03 Traffic violation. CTh E. 5 :44am. A citation was issued to a driver for traveling 69mph in a 45mph zone. l 0-08-03 Medical assist. CART I 0:08am. Officers were notified of a victim that may have broken her ankle. Victim was transported to hospital. Top Ten Unique Bumper Stickers Seen On Cars Around UW-Parkside 10. Warning! Pimp zone: all violators will be slapped. 9. Honk if parts fall off. 8. Driver will not allow any government agency to search him. 7. WEEZER 6. Warning: In case of rapture, this car will be unmanned. 5. It is not our little differences that separate us, it is our inability to celebrate those little differences. 4. Blink 182: crappy since 1993. 3. The Mars Volta! 2. Bike Naked: it's harder than it looks. #1 Follow me to Eric's Sausage Shop: "The little man with a lot of sausage!" Be part of tne MADNESS every Thursday from 10 PM - Midnight. WIPZ is Getting Tuned In WIPZ, Parkside's Student Radio Station is getting tuned up and tuned in this year with numerous changes, additions, and listeners. With all that is happening for WIPZ it can be seen as one of the fastest growing organizations on campus. With nearly a full schedule of diverse Disc Jockeys, a new look for the station, a bombardment of merchandise and a broad selection of music, the radio station is really making its mark around campus. It is difficult to walk down the halls without seeing or hearing something related to the station. The radio will now be displaed in every issue of The Ranger News with adds for shows and current news regarding the station. If you have not heard WIPZ yet, make sure you tune in right away and get a dose of real college radio at its finest. WIPZ is on the air 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with DJs on nearly all the time brining everything from Jazz to Alternative Rock to Rap and Hip Hop. Catch the wave as WIPZ grows larger than it ever has before. 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UWPAC124 Ranger News Text Any textual data included in the document THE NGER NEWS OCTOBER 6, 2003 On the inside Letter from the Editor pg. 2 Kellog ousted from Presedency pg.3 Exposing the Sexes pg.8 Sports Info. pg.6 Dear Emily pg. 9 Police Beat pg.11 ISSUE 16 VOL 35 UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-PARKSIDE'S STUDENT NEWSPAPER I ... • • ..... ----- "111 - Visit The Ranger News in Wyllie D139C! 2 THE RANGER NEWS -!_• ..,.·,•-;, ~~l ~-..,. ..,.; ..~ .:;•~-:':·! --~~:" - Letter 'From the '.Editorr;:~'".::~;:{;5\- ..~ -. -- • ~'1 i- .. ,J~.. .. - : _ .... •• • ... ~• The main reason we are here in college is, without a question, to get a better education, · but a lot of times, other things seem to get in the way of our duties as students. I found a series of quotes about education that will hopefully serve as a means to get your mind into the school mode if "Education is not the filling of a bucket, but the lighting of a fire." WBYeats "The importQnt thing is not to stop questioning." . ~--.. ,,/ .,1 . . -:~~_.t.:Y.~·:'.~;;;{'. 1~;iiiu'i:'iiiion············~ ~comes from liv- . ~ing life, follow- : ling passions, : laccessing infor- : 1 mation, obse,v- = ~ ing, reflecting, 1 land being ~ ~ inspired by wise = land courageous : it for any reason is straying. Keep on ~cki?' ! ! . As usual, keep your comments commg via e-~a1l (rangemews@uwp.edu) or by dropping them off m the Albert Einstein ~elders in the = ~community." : Ranger News office Wyllie D139C. •---------------• ·----------------· 1"Unless you try to do 1 : "Edut.iltion is the key: ,to unlock the golden • I :door of freedom." , I 1George Washington Carver I I I I ·-·---·----·---·---·----·-,- -~ :something beyond : 1what you have 1 •already mastered, : I ·11 ,you wt never grow. II 1 I I I I 1Ronald E. Osborn 1 I I I I !"There is a brilliant child • ·---------------· llocked inside every stu- I -dent." =~.ii ·ts ·i11e·;~·p~e·me· art ·onlie ·ieaaiei-' ic; ·a~ak~ · · len joy in creative expression and knowl: edge." !Marva Collins . . ~- Claire Aumonier .. . : .•.......••.....•...••.•••.•.•••• "QUALITY IS NEVER AN ACCIDENT; IT IS AL WAYS THE RESULT OF HIGH INTENTION, SINCERE EFFORT, INTELUGENT DIRECTION AND SKILLFUL EXECUTION; IT REPRESENTS THE WISE CHOICE OF MANY ALTERNA- . TIVES." L--•-•-·-•-•.J ~Albert Einstein ~ Willa A. FoSter : ........................................................... ~ L....-.-----------~ Thin s 2 Do The U Monday, October 6, 2003 11:00 AM-5:00 PM 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Crisis' 7:00 PM8:30 PM Crisis' Tuesday, October 7, 2003 UW-Parkside Faculty Art Exhibition Comm. Arts Gallery 'Muslim Ethics & the Middle East Union 106 'Muslim Ethics and the Middle East Greenquist 10 I 11 :00 AM-8:00 PM UW-Parkside Faculty Art Exhibition Comm. Arts Gallery Wednesday, October 8, 2003 ll:00AM-5:00 PM 7:30 PM-9:00 PM 7:30 PM-9:30 PM UW-Parkside Faculty Art Exhibition Comm. Arts Gallery UW-Parkside Wind Ensemble & Community Band Comm. Arts Tbeatr Foreign Film: 'Nine Queens' Union Cinema Theater Friday, October 10, 2003 7:00 PM-8:45 PM 7:30 PM-9:30 PM Volleyball vs. Kentucky Wesleyan Desimone Gym/SAC Foreign Film: 'Nine Queens' Union Cinema Theater 11:00 AM-8:00 PM Saturday, October 11, 2003 12:00 PM-1:00 PM UW-Parkside Faculty Art Exhibition Comm. Arts Gallery 12:00 PM-2:30 PM Noon Concert: McKeever Duo, James UW-Parkside Rugby match, time & Susan McKeever, piano subject to change Union Cinema Theater 1 :00 PM-2:45 PM 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Highway E Field Volleyball vs. Southern Indiana DeSimone Gym/SAC The Ranier Is publlshm <Nery -ond Thursday throughout the semester by students of the University ofWlsconsln-Paricslde, who are solely responsible for Its editorial policy and content. Letters to the Editor policy: The Ranger encourages letters to the Editor. Letters should not exceed 250 words and should be dellven,d to the Ranger office (WYll D-l l9C) . l etters must be typed and Include the author's name and phone number. letters must be~ from misleading or libelous content. Letters that fall to comply will not be publlslted. For publication purposes. authon name can be withheld, but only upo,, n,quest. The Ran-t"M«VH the right to edit all letters. Foreign Film: 'Nine Queens' Union Cinema Theater October 6, 2003 October 6, 2003 THE RANGER NEWS STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF SANDRA CORNELL AsSISTANT EDITOR HENRY GAsKINS COPY EDITOR TRACY MEDEK ARTS & ENTERTAME EDITOR EMllY RAsBORNIK ADVERTISING MANAGER OrRISTINE FERRER BUSINESS MANAGER SONY A GONZAlFZ PHOTO EDITOR Srorr STEFANI DESIGN AND LAYOUT HENRY GASKINS Will BRINKMAN EMILY RASBORNlK SANDRA CORNELL REPORTERS RUSSELL IIARRis JOSH KURZ EMILY RAsBORNIK EMn,y WOOD RANGER ADVISOR JUDrm LOGSDON Meetings are Mondays at noon. Please stop by and participate as the meetings are open to all those at Parkside. Wyllie D-139C phone: (262) 595-2287 fax: (262) 595-2295 z::q 3 THE RANGER NEWS October 6, 2003 Kellogg ousted from PSGA presidency ey Nick ~aurenzi . On September 26, 2003, the Parkside Student Government Association Senate (PSGA) remoyed President Kyle Kellogg fr?m office during the General Assembly meeting by a margm of two votes. Sen~tor Danme Moo~e m~de the motion to impeach Kellogg on September 12, ?003 accust~g Kellogg of vtolatmg Article IX of the Segregated University Fees Allocations Committee (SUFAC) procedures. SUFAC by-laws state, "Only SUFAC has the power to a~end b~dge~ recommendations._" The General Assembly of Senators found Kellogg gmlty of V10latmg these terms dunng a summer internship he not only formed and participated in, but also received a salary of $3,000 from. Moore stated that Kellogg breached the SUFAC by-laws when he amended the amount of stipends interns would receive to $3,000 without submitting it to the senate. "Through his actions, [Kyle Kellogg] has displayed a lack of respect and total disregard for the Constitution and by-laws for the University of Wisconsin-Parkside Student Government Association as well as the Segregated University Fees Allocations Committee by-laws," said Moore before the General Assembly at the impeachment hearing. Moore acted as lead prosecutor during the trial along with Senators Jason Pinkowski and Jerome Garret. The team attacked Kellogg on the grounds that be produced no tangible results. Senator Pinkowski interviewed members of the Executive Board of Directors and found that the directors themselves did some of the accomplishments Kellogg claimed to have done during the internship. In closing, the prosecution hammered in the idea that most EARN CASH TODAY AND HELP SAVE LIVES! Donaleyour life.saving blood plasma & • receNe $20TODAY* or $50 'd,is Weekr (fa. ...,.«& 2 houn of your time) CaU or stop by: Zl8 Plasma Ser;,ices 1601 Washins,on Ave. Suile200 Racine, WI 53403 262-633-0454 www.zlb.com .,_cnlchfi d 111memayW9J' "New .... only. other on-campus organizations do the exact same type of workshops and internships during the summer break to prepare for the coming year for no method of payment. "Why would you appoint yourself to do duties on what you're supposed to do?" said Senator Garret. President Kellogg acted as his own defense and relied on his own testimony and that of a food service worker who witnessed him around during the summer. When questioned by Chief Justice Staszewski, it was revealed that the service worker could not say specifically when she saw Kellogg or exactly what he was doing. When asked point blank, "Do you know anything relevant?" the server admitted that she knew nothing regarding the allegations relating to the trial. She did add that, "[The Senators] haven't given him a chance." Kellogg stated repeatedly that the Dean of Students and the finical office bad validated his actions and that he was using the internship as a chance to learn from the previous administration. Being a resident of Minnesota, Kellogg said that the $3,000 ~as what he used to live off of during the summer and stay on campus to work on the mtemsbip, as he would not have been able to stay in Wisconsin_ otherwise: . His pleas did not sway his peers. After a brief closed session for deh~erations, the Senate reopened the impeachment trial and began a vote by secret ballot. With a vote of twentyfive "yea" to twelve "nay" votes, Kyle Kellogg was removed from power. UWRN-9/18-12/11 Come see t e which dares to reveal that eatin2 disorders Performed by EVA VAN DOK have nothing to DO with eating. Broadway actress and recovered Anorexic/Bulimic Sponsored by Student Activities/Womyn's Center OCT 6 5pm Cinema FREE UW.Pari<side provides services with special needs. Please contact the Pari<side Student Center for assistance, (262) 595-2345. 4 THE RANGER NEWS October 6, 2003 Poetry Corner GIVE LIFE GIVE PIASMA. As Usual · There's eight black chairs in front ofme. Eight others to my right. A girl sits upon the last one, She's doing a crossword puzzle. She is staring out several oversized windows. I think she's cute. I'm sitting on a table Just working, . Whispers from passers by blmd my thoughts. A week ago I met someone, She just walked by, She forgot to say hello. There's no one here, Except for this cute girl. . It seems that I need an audience Cute girl just left with her· boyfriend. --Josh Kurz (Untitled) Snow's falling, About a foot outside. Piano's calling Annika plays it live. Drain the engine. Alive it burns inside Defiant, deprived and I'm spread out far and wide. And I know The Earth it moves me still, Me still. And I know His birth was not at will Until... The rain's falling The next room occupied. Furnace is running And burning I am, hide. The ground shaking Beneath my feat we ride The day is coming And snow is still outside But once At Large He Was --Anonymous author A Foundation of Service and Leadership Submit your poetry to The Ranger News Office in Wyllie D139C or e-mail them to: Rangernews @uwp.edu. Give us 1 uuu,, ····-- -- ·· -- '.. Your lasma donations help save the lives of burn and shock victi111s, heart surge,y patients, and he111ophiliacs. Calf for an appoinfl11ent or 111ore i11.for111atio11. $$$ CASH PAYMENTS $$$ EARN UP TO AND OVER PER MONTH Plasma Donor Center Of Kenosha, Inc. 6212 22nd Ave.• Kenosha, WI (414) 654-1366 Hours: Mon. & Wed. 8:30-3:30 1\Jes. & Thurs. 9:30• 00 Fri. 0:00-2:30 • sat. e:00-1 :00 People Helping People For Life RANGER CARD THE WAY TO PAY! Students save when they pay with their Ranger Cardi 1% discount at the bookstore (textbooks and software not included) UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS SCHOQL OF LAW MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. 5 50/0 discount at all dining service locations: • 71 Wyllie Market, Parkside Cafe, & Java Coast The University of St. Thomas School of Law is a national, faith-based law school, that shares a distinctive vision of what the law and the legal profession can be. Located in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, our students have access to a thriving legal and business community. For more information: (651) 962-4895 or e-mail: lawschool@stthomas.edu Web: www.stthomas.edu/lawschool 5 5'¾ discount at ~he Student Union: 0 The Den, Cinema, Info Center, • and Ranger Card Office Make Deposits Check Your Balance View Transaction History .rangercard.uwn.edu p 5 THE RANGER NEWS =- October 6, 2003 "Perspectives on Religious Issues" By: Josh Kurz ~t noon Mon~ay, October 6,. "Perspectives on Religious Issues" will be sponsonng a presentatton by Professor of Business and Technology Marwan Wafa entitled "Muslim Ethics and the Middle East Crisis" in Union 106. Marwan Wafa is a Muslim who was born in Kuwait and later moved to the Unit~d Sta~es. H~ is _the president of the Islamic Society of Southeas~em_ W1sco~sm, which _is a _three-year-old non-profit religious org~mzatton_. This presentatto~ 1s a way for students and faculty to gather mfonnatlon and understand mg of the Islamic faith. According to Professor Wafa, there is a great deal of misunderstanding about the ~usl_i~ religion. He ~e~ieves that the worst enemy of human bemgs 1s 1gnoranc~. Tots 1s not omly true in religion, but in many facets of everyday hfe. How many times do we judge something or som~one without knowing an}'.thing about it or them? Many people associate the bombs and explosions we see on the nightly news. But this is not accurate. The Islamic religion wants people to live in peace and harmony. It also values culture, tradition, and faith. Ona of the biggest misunderstandings when it comes to the Islamic religion is the term ''jihad." Many people think that it means "holy war" and violence. What it really means is "effort and struggle". This, again, applies to everyday life. It can describe someone doing a research paper, someone who is struggling to study for an exam, someone who is having trouble in their relationship etc ... Professor Wafa will discuss will be how the Muslim Religion views forgiveness, violence, and death. When dealing with death, the Islamic faith believes that there is a heaven and a hell and that there is a day of judgment where God is the supreme judge. Each person in Islam encompasses protection and preservation of life, not destroy life, and working towards justice for all people. This presentation should be very interesting and informative. If you have any questions you can call Marwan Wafa at (262) 595-2243 or send an e-mail to him at wafa@uwp.edu. Come work for The Ranger News We need news writers, sports writers, feature writers, cartoonists, photographers, and page editors. No experience required, just the drive to survive! Stop in our office at Wyllie Hall room 0139C to fill out an application. Hope to see you soon! LOOKING FOR THE ULTIMATE PARTTIME JOB? Starting Pay $20 per one hour program! Mad Science is the world's leading provider of spetacular hands-on science programs for children. We're currently looking for eneretic individuals to assist in conducting our exciting science programs throughout the greater Milwaukee area. Flexible Part-time positions are available to candidates who: Have experience working wtih groups of children age 4 • 12 Aie outgoing and have a fun personahty Have your own car ( or access to one) Aie responsible and reliable Call today! (414)768-1678 Apply online: www.madscience.org/miJwaukee Email: Madscienceofmilw@aol.com UW Parkside Forums: Fall 2003 UW-Parkside Forums Fall, 2003 Monday, October 6, two Presentations On This Day: "Muslim Ethics and the Middle East Crisis" Speaker at 12:00 Noon, Union 106: Prof. Marwan Wafa, Dan of the School of Business and Technology, University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Speaker at 7:00 PM, Greenquist 101: Mr. Othman Atta, Lawyer from Milwaukee, Wisconsin Monday, November 3, 2003, 12:00 Noon, Union 106: "On Explaining Out of the Body and Near-Death Experiences: A Curious Case of Convictions and Evidence" Speaker: Wayne G. Johnson, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy, University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Monday, December I, 2003, 12:00 Noon, Union 106 "Another Look at Nature vs. Nurture: a Review of The Blank Slate by Steven Pinker" Speaker: Morris Firebaugh, Emeritus Professor of Physics and Computer Science, University of Wisconsin-Parkisde. Forums are sponsored by: "Perspectives on Religious Issues, UW-Parkside" All forums are free and open to the public. Non-Metered parking is free in any lot. No parking citations are given to visitors during Forum hours. HUNGRY? THIRSTY? Union LJ Level M-F7am-2pm M-Th 4:30pm-7pm Sat-Sun Brunch I l:30am-J:30pm "Grill Work" for grilled items "Home Zone" for traditional meals Daily Speciality Made-to-order Dishes Beverage, Desserts & Frozen Yogurt Salad Bar & Soup JAVA COAST Molinaro Hall Li Level M-F 7:45am-lpm M-Th5-8pm Fresh Brewed Coffee Bottled Beverages Where to Go? PARKSIDI IINING SERVICE! Wyllie Hall D 1 Level M-Th 7:45am-10pm Fri 7:45am-7pm Sae-Sun 5pm-7pm Deli Sub Sandwiches Grill Sandwiches Bene Pizza & Pasta Station for Evening Meals Bottled and Fountain Beverages Grab 'n Go Sandwiches, Salads, & Snacks "Rejuicenation Station" Smoothie Bar Daily 11 am---Close Grab 'n Go Bakery, Salads, & Sandwiches • Sponsored By Aramark Dining Service KARAMARK October 6, 2003 6 THE RANGER NEWS Sports Great Lakes Valley Conference 2003 Volleyball Standings -~ As of A.M. Oct. 1, 2003 Recent Scores Sat., Sept. 2_7 . . *at Wisconsin-Parkside 3 Bell~me 0 *Northern Kentucky ~ at LewJ~ O *at Quincy 3 Missoun-St_. L~u1s 2_ SIU Edwardsville 3 at llhn01s-Spnngfield 0 ' f w L Pct. Upcoming Matches Northern Kentucky 5 0 1.000 . 800 Thu., Oct. 2 . . Indianapolis 4 1 UW-Parkside at Northern M1ch1gan, 7 p.m. Lewis 2 Saint Joseph's 2 Wisconsin-Parkside 1 Bellarmine 0 1 3 2 5 .667 .400 .333 . 000 Fri., Oct. 3 ky *SIU Edwardsville at Northern Kentuc , 7 p.m. *Missouri-St. Louis at Bellannine, 7 p.m. *Wisconsin-Parkside at Indianapolis, 7 p.m . Great Lakes Valley Conference 2003 Men's Soccer Standings As of A.M. Oct. 1, 2003 w L T Pct. Southern Indiana 4 0 0 1.000 SIU Edwardsville 2 0 0 1.000 Wisconsin-Parkside 3 1 0 .750 Lewis 2 1 0 . 667 Northern Kentucky 1 0 2 .667 [ndianapolis 1 1 2 .500 Bellarmine 0 0 3 .500 Missouri-St. Louis 1 3 0 .250 Saint Joseph's 0 2 2 . 250 Kentucky Wesleyan 0 3 1 . 125 Quincy 0 3 0 . 000 Recent Scores Sun., Sept. 28 . . . *at Wisconsin-Parkside 5 M1ssoun-St. Loms 0 *at Lewis 2 Quincy I *Southern Indiana 3 at Saint Joseph's 2 *at Indianapolis 8 Kentucky Wesleyan 0 *Bellarmine 1 at Northern Kentucky 1 2OT SIU Edwardsville 3 at Missouri-Rolla 0 Upcoming Games Fri., Oct. 3 Wisconsin-Parkside at Lewis, 2:30 p.m . Saint Joseph's at SIU-Edwardsville, 7:30 p.m. Bellarmine at Southern Indiana, 7:30 p.m. Sun., Oct. S Wisconsin-Parkside at SfU-Edwardsville, 2:30 p.m . Northern Kentucky at Southern Indiana, 2:30 p.m . Indianapolis at Missouri-St. Louis, 2:30 p.m. Bellarmine at Kentucky Wesleyan, 2:30 p.m . A Chat With a UW-Parkside Rugby Player ... By Russell Harris UW-Parkside Rugby Team Vice-President and fullback, Nate Thurman, took some time to speak with The Ranger News about some aspects of the sport of Rugby and about the current season. Thurman, a 22- year-old Anthropology major, is currently in his second season with the team. UW-Parkside does not currently have a women's rugby team. "Rugby is derived from American football," said Thurman. UW-Parkside has had a rugby team since 1997. Since then, the head coach has been Dr. John Murphy. Murphy came to the rugby team with a wealth of experience, as both a coach and a player. He was the head coach at the University of Saint Thomas and the UW-Stout, and was assistant coach at the UW-Eau Claire. The assistant coach is Todd Streeter. The team's president is Will Traber. Thurman developed his interest in the sport when he was 21 years old. A friend of his asked him to play and Thurman said be loved it. "We have about 25-30 players on the team this year, and most of them are rookies," said Thurman. ·'Seeing as how our team is dominated by rookies we hope to be good this season, but not excellent." The team plays about five or six games per year. Admission to the games is free and students are encouraged to attend road games. The rugby team plays on Saturdays competing against other Wisconsin collegiate teams. They play against men club teams in spring. When asked about the strain of schoolwork, his job personal life, and his responsibilities with the Student Organizational Council, Thurman said, "It's not too hard. We only practice twice a week, so it's not bad. It's always fun watching people just kick the crap out of each other!" For further information regarding the UW-Parkside rugby team please visit www.uwp.edu. Under key word rugby. "It's always fun watching poeple just kick the crap out of each other." --Nate Thurman • October 6, 2003 fhe Ranger Growl The Ranger News The Complainer Column A yo~g man named Collin, a group -~f young ladies who call themselves the Culver's girls, Kyle VanPelt, and Nick Kukawski all say that the lack of parking on campus is ieir biggest gnpe. Boy, does that _sound fam1l~ar! An anonymous student s~1d ~hat her b1gges_t complaint was a rut in the pavement in th~ east entrance to the Monlinaro Hall/Student Union parking lot. "It is annoying and iould be fixed bec~use the swellmg m t~e cement 1s 11 not that big. It is a popular entrance, too." UW-Parks1de stud~nt Robert Wnght added, !he~e are not enough girls on campus." Another student said that there are enough rnmonty professors at UW-Parkside. Adam Barsamian s~id he does not li~e the fact that the tuition has increased and that he thinks he gets less education for more money. One _young_ la~y ~atd that _1.JW-Parks1de does not see""! to enforce the distances of which individuals have to stay away from the building in order to smoke. Holhe Cad1rc1 said she thmks that the cost for books 1s way too high. Will Brinkman said he has a severe dislike for people who bring up the same question 5 times in class people who take ten minutes to write out a check for a soda and bag f chips, 3!1d trendy people with no sense of i~dividual personality who jump on every bandwagon. ' Fmally, Kyle van Pelt had more than Just th~ lack of parking on bis mind. Kyle said the disc golf course has an issue as well. " They changed hole eleven and I have to play different pa~ on the h_ole. It ne~ds to be more consistent to make it fair to all of the participants," said VanPelt. He also said that Wyllie Market serves too much chicken and should ave a ~ealth1er and wider selection _of_f<>?d on a daily basis. He thinks that chicken for dinner is okay once a week, but that the cafeteria should expand their dinner menu and serve ~ngs ltke tacos, seafood, steak, rav1oh, nbs, hotdogs, and Hamburger-Helper type dishes. ~re You Aware? Attention Students! The semester is back in full swing and rour Peer Health Educators wiould like to tell you about some if the upcoming events. October is Alcohol Awareness month md the week of October 13-17 has a multitude of fun and nformational events planned. Be sure to come and check out our crashed car in Main Place, or if you're feling agile, come and take a crack at our _ Fatal Vision Obstacle course. Be on the look out for victims of drunk driving crashes during our day of the dead and also be sure to stop by our table and have a drink on us. In adition to all the exciting events we have already planned, we will be ending the week with a kegger party on Thursday night. Show up to hear live music, or for your chance lo win the grand prize of our raffle. Feel free to stop by. Who knows, you may learn something! For more information contact your Peer Heath Educators at 595-2354 or 595-2366. Want Your Picture On The Front Page of The Ranger News? Submit your group photos to The Ranger News office in Wyllie Dl39C for the next issue by Friday September 26, 2003. No profane pictures please. Thank You The Ranger News staff will be taking photos around campus during the upcoming weeks, so look for your picture! Arts and Craft Fair The Regency Mall Arts and Crafts Show is in it's autumn season, with A Touch of Autumn coming to the mall on October 10th through the 12th. Midwest crafters will sell floral items, wood creations, jewelry, portraits, home accessories, signs, candles,Afrikana, and additional unique works in the mall during all mall hours. It's sponsored by Regency Mall and coordinated by Heartland Creative of Lansing, Ill. Regency Mall is on the intersection of Highway 11 and 31 in Racine. 6100 Washington Avenue Racine, WI 53406 Phone: 262-886-4272 Monday - All bottles $2 Malternatives, Wings $.25 Tuesday- $2 mini pitchers $3 pitchers (miller products) 3 tacos $2.99 Wednesday - College & Ladies night $1.50 rails Thursday - $2 you call it!!! (Rails and All Bottles) Friday - $4 pitchers (miller products) $2 Tequila sunrise $5.95 fish fry or $7.95 all you can eat!!! Saturday- $3 Long Islands $2 mixers Sunday - Packer Sunday $10 all you can drink! this special starts at kickoff and ends when the game is over. $1 tappers all day long. *Free pool 6pm until midnight. $5 Beer Buckets Every Night!!! 8 By: Henry Gaskins ''He has game." "Let's go spit some game." "She's fair game." Phrases such as these are common in today's world, but they may be difficult to understand. What is "the game"? Is it dating in general? Or does it refer to the way people approach and deal with others whom they are attracted to? [ don't think there is a set definition, but that may be obvious because there isn't really a clearcut meaning to the word "game". Almost everyone knows what a game is, but really, try to define the term. It's hard. So when people talk to me about "the game", I may understand they are talking about human attraction and interaction, but I don't really understand why the word itself is used. The American Heritage Dictionary defines "game" in several different ways. I'll go through most of the definitions and try to relate them to human attraction and interaction. By doing this, I hope to realize ''the game"; what it is, why we play, and if it is at all necessary. The first definition is "an activity providing entertainment or amusement; pastime". Ifl try to relate this to human attraction and interaction, then I can only understand "game" to mean dating for no reason but fun. Dating people we may be attracted to for our own entertainment or amusement. I must admit, dating is one of my favorite pastimes, so I can see this as a working definition of ''the game". The second definition is "a competitive activity or sport''. So again, ifl were to consider dating a game, then by this definition it would mean to compete against other people who may be interested in the same individual I might be. Or I may be competing against the person who I would be dating, where we both come into the relationship with our own tactics and strategies. I can see why this could be a good definition as well, because with my experience in dating, it seems like I am either on the defense or the offense, trying to get the other person to like me more then I like them. It can almost be a constant battle of who is more interesting. I personally hate this battle because I usually end up showing off, which is the idiot's way of being interesting. Definition number three is "the total number of points required to win a game". Alright, this could probably only fit our definition if, for instance, a group of guys are competing for a set number of girls and the first person to achieve the set number wins the game. For example, "Oh, Jerry kissed five girls before anyone else. That's game." The fourth and fifth definitions are similar. They are "a particular style or manner of playing a game" and "a calculated strategy or scheme". In other words, do you play by gracefully opening doors for someone you just met, or do you sit at home and try to rationalize what your next move should be? Are you the strong silent type, or the charismatic outspoken type? What is the game you bring, and bow do you bring it? · Number six is ''wild animals: rabbits, birds, etc." I have a friend who uses the term "chick hunting" to refer to us going out on the town looking for girls. Are girls then our "game" in this sense? Are they animals my friends and I hunt? I can see this as a working definition because just as a hunter has to make the right moves to catch his game, we must make the right moves to attract our person of interest. Finally, definition number seven states game as "an object of attack or pursuit; fair game". So, for example, when my friends and I are at a bar gazing at a girl who happens to be single, she is fair game, the object of attack and the one we pursue. It is close definition number six. The "game", by these definitions, is a noun. In short, I would say almost everyone who dates or at least interacts with a person they are attracted to uses "game" in one way or another. This makes it a valid and understandable term. What is important, I believe, is when a person can stop playing, stop hunting, and start relaxing. This probably happens when a two people find each other, are content, and are able to relax. I assume this is when serious relationships take place and marriage has a possibility, but that's probably a whole new game. So many questions about ''the game" remain, and I have not the knowledge or insight to rightfully answer most of them but I think if you don't play, you can't learn. ' THE RANGER NEWS Exposing the Sexes The Art of "The Game" If you have questions, comments, thoughts, concerns, etc., email Henry Gaskins at uw_paperboy@yahoo.com or Emily Rasbornik at real757@yahoo.com FREE AIRLINE TICKET! with every Spring Break package! Limited time offer. Check our website for details! www.studentexpress.com Call NOW: 1.800. 787 .3787 .1. 111 Ched.oatourwebslte: • www.thesosclub.com !• HOT LATIN NIGHTS TUESDAYS DJ Spinning All The Latin Hits From Yesterday and Today! WED.NIGHT y THE CAGE GIRLS GONE WU.I> WILD CAGE DANCE CONTEST . i IS BACIO $$®.00 C.osh prize - ladles drink fl'eel II ·• · • 9pm-lam t THURSDAY COLLEGE NIGHT FLASHBACK FRIDAYS SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE sos Tums Into The ANIMAL HOUSE!f $5.00 All You Con Drink 70s - 80s - 90s Music AU. THE WAY ltVE .. AIN'T NO JIVEl SPINNING 70s - '80s - present mixes "THE BEST DANCl PARTY"' FEATURING the best In: dance • top 40 • hip/hop • R&8 EVERY NIGHT $2 00 DRINK SPECIALS • mlller products vodka & red bull hypnotiq shots i October 6, 2003 By: Emily Rasbornik"""' What's with all the game playing? Why aren't people willing to commit? I've ~-en analY2Ulg "the game". Why do people continue to play the game when they gain nothing? One day they like a person, the next day they don't, and then they think that the other person is weird? No it's themselves, It's called a quick fot. They feel like cmp so they jump into something with out realizing who or what they leaped into. Let the game begin. . Let's give our players names, Jill and Jack. Jill thinks that Jack looks good in a lot of ways, the physical attraction is there ond Jack is a great kisser, But remember that Jill wanted a quick fix and all of the sudden she is calling Jack every other day. They are hanging out all the time and for the most pan Jill b feeling well. Then Jack hit!; a foul ball. .H~ want:; more of Jill's time to talk about the future. This 1s when Jill truces an emotional time out and thinks "Wow! I haven"t hung out with my friends in o while". Jill tells Jack, "This week is really busy with school, work, and I'm missing my mends." She thinks this will abide enough time to think of a new play. Then Jill strategies: " I don't want Jack completely gone because, he looks good, is a great kisser, and well ... now I somewhat like his company and the way he makes me feel". Already distancing hcr;elf, Jill finally gave Jack a half-hour of her time to l~lk about the future followed by a great make-out session. Jill says bow she feels with out mentioning the fa,t that she doesn't reallv want a future. Now Jill is sprinting towards second ba~. She's still in the game and thinks shc'i. winning because she's gotten her quick fix for the night. But a couple of days later. she's strikes-out by being caught getting another guys phone number. Jill has got to get her head in the game. She fools Jack ugain by saying that be looks good, kisses great, and again, she thinks the company is awesome. Jill is on second about to steal third when Jack wants to take a time out because he almost caught her stealing third. Jill thinks it's Jack's fault she almost stole third, because he was taking too long. Jill violent• ly throw's her hat otfto gain his attention. Now she has nothing left to do but tell him she loves him. Now She's home free. She's up by one run, which 1s that's all that matters, because she's winning. She has him in her hand. Jill thmks that her team is better and the game in uneven now. She starts throwing curve balls at his face by not being real and again thinks it is his fault that be got hit because he should have seen it coming. Jill goes over and picks up Jack so that he can play in her game. Jill starts picking out Jack's team uniforms and telling him how to play the game that Jill designed. These ups and downs keep Jack (the opposing player) confused and always wondering when he can get on base. Sooner or later Jill forfeits, because there's no more competition. She was winning all the time. There's no more game. She got bored. Even when she tried to create a new play it was ruined because Jack stopped playing. So she's done, she's walking away. But remember Jill wanted the quick fix, she felt like crap and she started the game with someone that she didn't even know. She didn't read up on his plays, she didn't even care about him. Jill only cared about herself, but liked to blame Jack. Game over. Jill has gained nothing. She brought herself up and down these hills all because Jack was hot, a great kisser, and good company. This scenario can be switched to Jack and Jill, Jack ·and Steve or Jill and Amy but whomever its with, people get themselves in these types of situations because they don't want to see themselves for who they really are. They don't want to have self-control n this area. When playing this game you are left with crazy people and more problems. Although feelings and emotions can be useful we don't need to live otfthem. If you really want to find yourself! believe you shouJd delay the gratification of relationships, learn more about yourself, meet new people, establish life-long friends, then mature and learn what your really looking for. Don't fall in to the empty trap of the game. Get into relationships with someone for who they really are. ~emember that plenty of people can be hot, great k1ssers, and good company, but if you want to learn the art of winning, don't play the game. I THE RANGER NEWS 'Dear ~mi(y ... ~r Emily, it true that I can get free condoms from the Student Health and Counseling Center? What about birth control? omy Guy October 6, 2003 By: Emily Wood · ,my Guy, :ase contain your sexual urges while I try to explain the condom situation on campus. Many universities do distribute free condoms, but this is UW-Parkside, so don't expect 1ch. Unfortunately, the Student Health and Counseling Center (SHCC) does not offer free condoms, but they do offer protection at a price that is almost free. For the low cost of you can get 8 condoms or 2 dental dams (a thin sheet of latex which serves as a protective barrier in oral-genital or oral-anal contact for those of you who aren't familiar with the m). For S4 you can get three female condoms. While these options might not be free, they are a lot cheaper than an STD, an unexpected pregnancy, or an abortion in the long run. t •casionally, Peer Health Educators, a student organization associated with SHCC, the Womyn's Center and other organizations will sponsor events or host informational tables on mpus where free condoms are offered. So make like all the other poor horny college students and stock up by grabbing handfuls of condoms every time you walk past the table. hatever you do, whomever you do, just be sure to WRAP IT UP. "'I for the ladies: The Pill, the Patch, and the Depo-Shot are also offered at insanely low prices, and while these might prevent you from having to break the news to mother over an kward Thanksgiving Dinner that you got knocked up at college, they will not protect you from STDs. I !ar Emily, un 20 years old and a junior at UW-Parkside. I have always been friendly with older and more mature people, because I don't really get along with people who are my age. • :cently "Jake," a 35-year-old returning student who I have known for about a year asked me on a date. He's really nice and I have hung out with him a few times around campus. I cepted the date and really want things to work out between Jake and I, but I am afraid that the age difference might be too much to overcome. What do you think? om Too Late :ar Born Too Late, bell, as I always say: age is just a number, unless you 're a pedophile, then it's incriminating evidence. But since you are both consenting adults who realize what you want out of e relationship, I say go ahead. I have never met Jake, but I respect him because of the fact that he wants to get something out of his life and is coming back for an education. But e I were you, I would do a search on his name at www.pac-info.com, an on line public record database (and one of my favorite websites!) just to make sure he's not hiding his past )m you. Let's face it 35 years is enough time for one man to get in and out ofa lot of trouble. Yeah he's really old compared to you, but if you feel a connection to him, you might well see what is there. Two tips for your first date: I. Bring a cell phone with you and be sure friends know where you are going, 2. Don't call him "Daddy" on the first t te .. unless that sort of thing turns him on. f )o you have questions you need answered, but can't afford to pay those greedy professionals at the Psychic Friends Network? Let me give it a stab! Send emails to: d !aremilyuwp@yahoo.com or drop off notes at the Ranger News Office. Your privacy will always be respected. LEADERSHIP SERIES BECOME A VIP: HOW TO GET VERY INVOLVED AT PARKSIDE AMBER ENGEL, Student Activities & CASEY JONES, Parkside Volunteer Program Friday, September 5th at noon in Union 106 Here's your chance to learn about all the great opportunities that await you at UW-Parkside. You can hear first-hand from involved students why they are active on campus and how you can be too. There will be information about student organizations, student activities and events, volunteerism and a myriad of other offerings. Please also come with questions about the types of things YOU would like to do to become Very Involved at Parkside. WHAT MAKES YOU TICK? MARIE SMITH, Career Center We<;inesday, October 8th at 4pm in Union 106 Find out how your personality influences leadership, communication, and careers. Tap your true potential with this interactive session based on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®. *Please reserve your space, so we know how much pizza to order! CALL 595- 2278, STOP BY Union 209, EMAIL: engel@uwp.edu or go ONLINE at: http://oldweb.uwp.edu/admin/union/actlvlties.html Sponsored by Student Activities • 10 THE RANGER NEWS • October 6, 2003 Survey · RANGER NEW READERSHIP SURVEY l. Male Female 2. Do you live on campus? __yes __ no 3. What is your monthly income? __ $500.00 or less _$501.00-$1000.00 __ $1001.00 or more 4. Do you smoke? ___yes __ no 5. Do you drink alcoholic beverages? __yes __ no If yes, how many alcoholic beverages do you drink in a week? __ 3 drinks or less 4-10 drinks IO or more 6. What kinds of activities do you enjoy? Bowling Dancing Swimming Golf Nightclubbing Listening to Music Shopping Video Games Biking Disc Golf Reading Going toMovies Roller-Blading Aerobics Weight Lifting 7. How many CDs do you buy per month? __ 3 or less __ 4-8 __ 9 or more 8. How many DVDs/VHS do you buy per month? __ 3 or less _ _ 4-8 __ 9 or more 9. How many video games do you buy per month? 3 or less 4-8 9ormore-- IO. Do you purchase any tiems online? __yes no 1 I. What is your favorite store to shopin? 12. How many times in a month do you go to the movies? 2 or less 3-5 __ 6 or more 13. How many times in a month do you go bowling? ____ _ 14. How many times a month do you eat out? never less than 5 IO IO or more 15. Do you participate in any volunteer work? _____yes? __ no 16. Do you attend church? --~yes no 17. Do you have a car? --~yes __ no 5- 18. Do you have a local doctor you see in case of illness? _____yes __ no 19. Do you read any magazines or newspapers? __yes __ no Please return to The Ranger News office Wyll. D139C by Wednesday October 8, 2003 for your chance to win a FREE PIZZA! Name: ·-------------------- Phone#: _________ """'"'"" ________ E-mail address: ---------------- Age: _ _ ~ Win a free PIZZA!!! § I I n ~ ~ G l '][ar6orsufe P,ye Care EXAMS f l CONTACT ! 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Classifieds are .25 a word. To place a classified ad in The Ranger News, please contac~ Christine at 262-595-2287 or email at rangerads@adexec.com. 8/03 03-532 9/03 03-533 9/03 03-534 Traffic violation. Inner Loop Rd/CTR G. 12:00 a.m. After being stopped for going the wrong way on Inner Loop Rd. A citation was issued to a driver for mandatory seat belt violation. Medical Assist. MOLN. 2:27 p.m. A student was transported to Kenosha Hospital resulting from having a seizure in class. Traffic Violation. Outer Loop Rd. I 2:38 a.m. Citations were issued to a driver for traveling 90mph in a 35mph zone among other violations. Subject was transported to Kenosha County Jail. 19/03 03-535 Drugs. Outer Loop Rd. 12:59 a.m. Officer responded to Ranger Hall for smell of marijuana complaint. Charges case pending )9/03 03-536 Theft state property. Tallent Hall. I 0:06 a.m. Officers were informed of money missing from a drawer. Case pending. 03-537 Fire alarm. WYLL. 11 :20 a.m. Officers responded to a fire alarm in the food court. There was no fire or smoke. Alarm reset. 19/03 03-538 Liquor violation. Union. 10:06 p.m. A citation was issued to a student for underage possession of alcohol. 19/03 03-539 Disorderly conduct. Union. 10: 15 p.m. Four subjects were ejected from dance resulting from a shoving match. '20/03 03-540 Fire alarm. Union square. I: I 9 a.m. An unknown subject pulled a fire alarm pull station. No fire present. Pull staion and alarm reset. '20/03 03-541 Lewd & lascivious behavior. Ranger Hall. I :23 a.m. 120/03 03-542 11/03 03-543 121/03 03-544 1/21/03 03/545 1/22/03 03-546 1122/03 03-54 7 1/23/03 03-549 A student reported male exposing himself. Agency assist. CTH G/Outer Loop Rd. 2:04 a.m. Officers assist Kenosha sheriff's dept. regarding a disturbance between a driver and two passengers. Traffic violation. University Apts. 12:23 a.m. Citations were issued to students for diving on sidewalk and operating a vehicle with a suspended license. Medical assist. University Apts. 2:04 a.m. A student reported that she was having difficulty breathing. Medics transported student to Kenosha Hospital. Disorderly conduct. Ranger Hall. 2:53 a.m. Citati~ns were issued to students for disorderly conduct, possession of drug paraphernalia and underage drinking 2nd offense. Medical assist. MOLN. 11 :26 a.m. Officers responded to a call of a low blood sugar reaction. Rescue arrived and gave her a sugar IV. Agency Assist. Wood Rd. 8:26 p.m. Officers responded to a verbal argument in progress. This was turned over to Kenosha deputies upon arrival. Vandalism. Ranger Hall. 2:50 a.m. Officers responded to a vandalism complaint. No known suspects at this time. m3/03 03-550 · Disorderly Conduct. University Apts. 10:07 p.m. A citation was issued for disorderly conduct. 9/24/03 03-551 Agency Assist. HWY 31. 11 :38 P:m. O~cers notified Kenosha sheriff's dept. Of an accident mvolvmg a motorcycle and a car. Officers tended victim until paramedics arrived. 9/24/03 03-552 Traffic violation. CTH E/CTH JR> 10:45 a.m. A cit.ition was issued to a driver for traveling 69mph in a 45mph zone. THE RANGER NEWS 9/24/03 03-553 Fire drill. Childcare center. 2:51 p.m. A fire drill was conducted at the Child Care Center. No problems observed. 9/24/03 03-554 Fire alarm. Union. 6:48 p.m. Officers responded to a fire alarm at the Union Bldg. 9/25/03 03-555 Traffic Violation. CTH E/Wood Rd. 5:59 a.m. A citation was issued to a driver for failure to stop/improper stop at a stop sign. 9/25/03 03-556 Medical assist. CART. 10:02 a.m. Officers were called to assist to a victim complaining of severe back pain. He was transported to Kenosha Hospital. 9/25/03 03-557 Theft personal property. Tallent Hall. 2:55 p.m. A student reported her purse missing on 9-24-03 9/25/03 03-558 9/25/03 03-559 9/25/03 03-560 9/26/03 03-561 9/26/03 03-562 9/28/03 03-563 9/28/03 03-564 Traffic violation. Inner Loop Rd./CTH G. 4:36 p.m. A citation was issued to a driver for failure to stop/improper stop at a stop sign. Traffic violation. CTH JR/CTH E. 8:23 p.m. A citation was issued to a driver for failure to stop/improper stop at a stop sign. Suspicious circumstance. Outer Loop Rd. 11 :04 p.m. Officers were notified of a group of people walking into the wooded area across from Ranger Hall. A marijuana pipe was confiscated and destroyed. Traffic violation. HWY E. l: 17 a.m. A citation was issued to a driver for traveling 63mph in a 45 mph zone. Traffic violation. HWY E. 5:30 a.m. A citation was issued to a driver for traveling 62mph in a 45mph zone. Harassment. Ranger Hall. 12:47 p.m. A student reported harassing phone calls. Agency assist. Union elevator. 12:21 p.m. Dispatch was advised by Kenosha sheriff's dept. of a 911 bang-up from a pay phone. 9/28/03 03-565 Drugs. Outer Loop Rd. 11 :36 p.m. Cita~~ms were issued to students for possession of manJuana, possession of drug paraphernalia. October 6, 2003 eat Sign up for Fall intrmural sports ASAP! Punt, Pass, and Kick Competition - October 3 Three-on-three Basketball Tournament - October 14 and 16 Men's and Women's Indoor Soccer - October 20 Co-ed Volleyball - October 20 Ping-Pong- October 20 Men's and Women's Racquetball - October 20 Men's and Women's Basketball - October 21 Sign up sheets can be found near the locker rooms at the SAC. If you have any questions, please see Tami Falk-Day in SAC room 257 or call 595-2656. October 17-19 (Save this datel) Live animals, food, and great entertainmentl · For more information call 262-595-2278 Sponsored b~ Family Weekend Committee a7a The University of Wisconsin- P~rkside provides services for patrons with special ~ needs. 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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 34, issue 2 Headline Used for newspapers, the Headline element describes the main article of the issue. Visit the Ranger News in Wyllie D139C! Series Number The series number of the original collection. UWPAC124 Ranger News Text Any textual data included in the document n the inside Interview with ancellor ting N~ Ranger News Staff Tuition Increases at Parkside Arts: Alive! lineup Sports Schedules A PARKSIDE TRADITION SINCE 1972 VISIT US ONLINE AT WWW.UWP.EDU KEYWORD: Ranger News! The Ranger News Welcome to a new year at Parkside! BY SANDRA CORNELL EDITOR RANGER NEWS As Editor-In-Chief of the Ranger News, I would like to personally welcome everyone to the new Fall 2003 semester. As with the start of anything new, it's helpful to have an optimistic outlook on your goals. The Ranger News is proud to present this year's brand new staff and, as s~ SEPT. 2-25 Art Exhibition UW-Parkside Alumni Show Com Arts Gallery WEDS. SEPT3 Ice Cream Social AT NOON Main Place FREE! THURSSEPT4 Backyard Bash VII headliner "Cider" Union Bazaar and Patio FREE! always, we are opening our doors to aJl of you. To keep The Ranger News' content ever changing and widely appealing, new and many reporters will always be warmly welcomed by the Ranger News staff. Our new staff is chock-full of fresh ideas to help make the Ranger News both more appealing and a better informant to the students of UW-Parkside. In attempts to help give your beginning-of-the-semester optimism an extra boost that wilJ hopefully propel it into at least the second week of school, I've put together a list of a few tips that will at some point in the semester be of use to you. ■ Always "buddy up' with at least one person (preferably more than one) in your classes so they can catch the slack for you when you're "sick" and help you out with assignments. Be careful not WEDS SEPT. 10 "Involvement Fair," 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Features 30 local not-forprofit agencies discussing volunteer opportunities with students Upper Main Place WEDS SEPT.10 Concert Mimmi Fulmer, soprano AT NOON Union Cinema Theater FREE! to "bum these people out' ; After excessive absences, your buddy may no longer be willing to help you out (at least not for free). ■ Skipping tends to come up in everyone 's college career at least once, and it's either a problem, or it isn't. If it is, remember that it's never as bad as it will be if you don't go back to class ASAP. Your professors aren't demons and will onJy say what you know you probably need to hear when you finally return to class from your mini-vacation. There's almost always a chance to at least get a passing grade. ■ A tip I wished I would have known when I came to Parkside was that you need your Ranger Card to print in the computer labs and that it's not just click print and go. First go to the Ranger Card office(D 111 Union-Bazaar) and put money on your card. Sept. 11-14 Foreign Film: "Rabbit-Proof Fence" Union Cinema Theater FRI SEPT. 12 Arts: ALIVE! Richie Havens, 7:30 p.m., Communication Arts Theater, $18 SUN SEPT.14 Diversity Circles Fall Kickoff Racine's First Presbyterian Church, Time: TBA WEDS SEPT. 17 Concert: BrassWorks, brass quintet, noon, Union Cinema Theater, FREE! MON SEPT. 22 Concert Litefoot Native American rap artist, TIME / LOC: TBA WEDS SEPT. 24 Concert "Chance" folk duo NOON Union Cinema Theate, FREE! Then, when you've clicked the print button, wait for a dialogue box to pop up and put in a username (anything you can think of) and an easily-remembered password. Ranger Card in hand, go to the printer and swipe your card in the slot, find your name. type in your password and hit print. One MUST: ALWAYS remember to log out otherwise the next person who comes along can print off of your card, and while Parkside students are nice, I'm sure none of us really want to just hand out our hard-earned rubles to passer-bys. We at the Ranger News plan to have an exciting and successful semester and hope that you all do the same. Feel free to stop in and see us in the Ranger News office Wyllie D l39C, and have an excellent semester. -RNWEDS SEPT. 24 Friends of the Library lecture "An Evening With Olympia Brown," Speaker: Rose Stephenson 7p.m. Overlook Lounge, Library, second floor FREE! SEPT. 25-28 Foreign Film: "Nowhere In Africa, 11 (Academy Awards: Best Foreign Language Film) Union Cinema Theater FRI SEPT 26 "Come Horning 11 (like Homecoming with out the football game) Women 's Soccer vs. Quincy 1:15 p.m. Men's Soccer vs.Quincy 3:30 p.m. Volleyball vs. Northern Kentu cky 7 p.m Desimone Gym/SAC Come for the soccer party, stay for the volleyball! St:P I t:Mt:St:K 2, 2003 The Ranger News Staff EDITOR Sandra Cornell ADVERTISING MANAGER Christine Ferrer COPY EDITOR Sharon Geibel PRODUCTION MANAGER DESIGN & LAYOUT Katherine lewis PHOTO EDITORS Katherine Lewis Henry Gaskins REPORTERS Russell Harris Andrew McDonald Stephanie Holland Emily Wood RANGER ADVISOR Judith Logsdon MEETINGS ARE MONDAYS AT NOON. PLEASE STOP BY AND PARTICIPATE AS THE MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO ALL THOSE AT PARKSIDE. WYLLIE D-139C PHONE: (262) 595-2287 FAX: (262) 595-2295 3 The Ranger News SEPTEMBER 2, 2003 FEATURE An interview with Chancellor BY RUSSELL HARRIS REPORTER RANGER NEWS Recently, Jack Keating, the trw.rarkside Chancellor, took time from his busy schedule to sit down with the Ranger News to answer some questions. Chancellor Keating has an impressive list of academic accomplishments beginning with a BAin Classics/Philosophy and an MAin Philosophy from Gonzaga University. He also has an M.S. in Theology from the University of Santa Clara and a M.S. and a Ph.D, in Social' Psychology from Ohio State University. The Chancellor was a Professor of Psychology at the University of Washington in Seattle for twenty-two years. There, he served as dean for another four years and started two new campuses. From Seattle, Keating moved to Fairbanks, Alaska where he was Provost at the University of Alaska for four years. He was then approached for the position of Chancellor at UW-Parkside, which he said he had always known had a strong university system. Chancellor Keating says he has always felt very welcome at the university, and from the beginning, he and the staff have had a nice working relationship. "The biggest reason that I went to high school was to play baseball!" Upon his arrival, the Board of Regents had two mandates for the Chancellor. The first mandate was to increase enrollment at the university, and the second to build and improve local community relations with the campus. Enriching the campus community and the mandates are the Chancellor's top priorities. Although the state of Wisconsin has made cuts in the UW system's budget. Keating said, "This will make the university become even closer.' Keating stated, "My dominant goal is to build coalitions with the local community, and I feel there is a warm and growing relationship in place." The Chancellor intends to improve the relationship with the local community by following the UW-Parkside's mission statement and by continuing to serve the region. In addition, a strong cultural tie is nurtured between the community and UW-Parkside with programs like Arts: Alive, the Foreign Film Series, drama productions, athletic events, and Parkside's new fieldhouse, which has been extensively used for events like , the NCAA Fencing Championships andDivision II NCAA Wrestling Championships. The enrollment at UW-Parkside is expected to grow slightly this year, despite increases in tuition. The increase in tuition will partially offset the budget cuts, which are the largest cuts in thirty years. Keating said the budget cuts were a big surprise to him. "We are not the only state facing reductions. Some states have had cuts of twenty-five percent." Uw-Parkside has had to cut back Keating in some areas, but the Chancellor's message to students is to not be overwhelmed by the budget cuts. He expressed his concern saying, "The major cuts are at the administrative level, and everything possible is being done to save areas like science and business." It will be tougher getting things done through administration," stated Keating, "These are not the times of old when the state would pick up the cost. We need to be creative and rhink of different .ways to do things, and work together. " Despite the obsta des UWParkside will face in the future Keating expresses, "We are a campus of access. UW-Parkside will give all of its students a chance to succeed and our focus is on the quality of our graduates." The Chancellor also encourages students to join dubs and to attend lectures and athletic events because ft College is not just an academic experience, but a sodal one, too." He pointed out that students in high school tend to spend a majority of their time with peopIe like themselves, whereas in college students will have the chance to meet more diverse people. "Going to lectures and cultural events rounds out our students' education," said Keating, "Many of the dubs and organizations are connected to the majors offered by the college. Writing for the Ranger News is very connected to an aspiring writer's future goals." The Chancellor continued to say, "working for an organization is almost as important as your education because students have to gain social experience for.the future. Our students are very engaged and some cannot partidpate in activities because they have to work so hard on their degrees and to pay for their education. " As the interview came to a close, Chancellor Keating responded to one last tough question. "So, what is one thing that nobody at UW·Parkside knows about you?" With a grin, Keating replied, "The biggest reason that I went to high school was to play baseball I" .,.... ----, INVOLVEMENT FAIR Web-~b-"YI gept.10 10;30,,)11.-1 ;3ol:J)I1. MAi» 1?lAce Don't miss this opportunity to check out Student and Community Organizations, Mate! Sponsored by Student Organizations Council & Career Center ~ The University of wrsconsm Parkstde provides services tor patrons With special ~ needs Please contact the Parkside Student Center for assistance, 1262} 595-234'; 4 The Ranger News SEPTEMBER 2, 2003 CAMPUS NEWS - USA Team Strikes Silver & Gold at Computer Olympics BY DAVE BUCHANAN PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR, UW-PARKSIDE KENOSHA, WI- The USA Computer Team of Timothy Abbott. Anders Kaseorg, Tiankai Liu and Alex Schwender each earned medals during a global computer contest in Wisconsin. Competing at the 15th International Olympiad in Informatics (101) held at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside in Kenosha, the USA Team gave one of its strongest performances PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR, UW-PARKSIDE UW-Parkside wants to make it easy for students and staff interested in carpooling to campus to find each other. But before going any further on this project, the people administering the program want to gauge your interest in sharing a ride. In making YoU!_carpooling dedsian, consider the following benefits: Tuition Increases At UW- Parkside BY KATHERINE LEWIS REPORTER, RANGER NEWS To offset budget cuts and state aid decreasing about 3.5 percent from 30.9 percent in 2002-03 to 27.3 percent for 2003-04, tuition will increase for at least the next two years here at Parkside. An increase of at least $250 per semester was approved this past summer after a $110 million systemwide cut. The new budget requires Parkside to eliminate 15 jobs within two years. . The good news is state statutes require finandal aid to increase as tuition increases and there are no plans for an - admission freeze or class reduction because of the budget situation. ,If yo~ ar~ thinking of applying for financial aid. it is a good idea to start early. the financial aid office will be very busy trying 10 keep up with the increase in applicants. -RNin the IOJ's IS-year history. Both Schwender, a homeschooled sophomore from Austin, . Texas, and Liu, a junior from Saratoga, Calif., studying at Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, NH, won gold medals. Abbott is a senior at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Alexandria, va. who capture a silver medal as did Kaseorg. a senior homeschooled student from Charlotte, NC. Liu won a gold medal and Schwender a silver during 101 Be Cool, Carpool This Fall! BY DAVE BUCHANAN • significant savings in cost of gas; • significant savings in wear and tear on your vehicle; • improved air quality; and • reduced traffic and parking congestion. Plus you get to enjoy the company of other interesting people, and some added reading or resting time. Carpooling does NOT require you to have a car. "Riders only" can share the driver's expense. Carpooling does NOT require you to ride with your carpooler. You can choose to drive only. Carpooling does NOT require you to carpool every day. Do it when your schedule permits. Carpooling does NOT require you to carpool "forever" once you sign up. Do it for a month to see if you like it. Carpooling does NOT require you to live near someon~. You can pick up people along your route, or drive to a common meeting point on your route. Carpooling DOES require that you be dependable, on time, and considerate of your fellow carpoolers. Interested? There soon will be a carpool page on the UWParkside Web site. -RNNew fee schedule in effect BY DAVE BUCHANAN PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR, UW-PARKSIDE Chancellor's Cabinet has approved increases in the drop fee, transcript fee, and graduation fee. The change went into effective on July 1. The changes are as follows: • The drop fee increases from $10 to $20 per credit; • Transcript fees increase from $4 to $8 for regular service; $9 to $12 for same day service; and • The graduation fee rises from $25 to $30_ These fees have not been "These fees have not been raised since they were established in the late 1980's." raised since they were established in the late 1980's. Until this past year, they covered these costs but only by drawing on built-up surplus. This surplus' is now gone due to increases in costs, especially health care benefits and an increase in the services provided, especially in support of graduation. -RN~ JENTION! The Ranger News is hiring for the following positions: Contact the Ranger Office for more information! 20D2 at Yong-In, Korea. Abbott and Kaseorg were competing in their first 101 event. Overall, the USA Team finished a close second 10 Korea in the 76-nation field. More than 290 of the top high school-aged computer programmers in the world competed at the eight-day event which ends Saturday. Sponsored by Microsoft, it was the first time the 101 has been held in America. Next year's competition will be held in Athens, Greece. -RN- • REPORTERS • PHOTO EDITOR • CARTOONIST • LAYOUT ASSISTANT • SPORTS EDITOR WYLLIE HALL RM D139C (fJM~ WelCOllae Bllell (PB@[i)B@ Tuesday, SeptelDber 10 11:00atn - 1:30pm. Union Square/Patio (262) 595-2287 2 Entree" HiUJlbllrS"r, Hot Dog, a.. 1 0< Vegglc Bw-ger 2 SId"", P....t.a Salad, Chips, P......., Salad or Baked Beano I De'OCr\: 8mwnle Or \VaLennc1on 1 Beverage: Fnllt Punch, Lemonade or Iced Tell JaM Co<ul 6# Wyllilt Marbl wi/{ Iw ope ... SP<'....,~ by Dln!n& 5.rn"" and Stud .... ur. J::~...; _.._ _ 5 The Ranger News SEPTEMBER 2, 2003 ARTS & CULTURE Mystery Science Th,ea.ter·fodder BYANDREW MCDONALD REPORTER RANGER NEWS The summer of 2003 will undoubtedly be remembered as just another year of the blockbuster film. Once again, bigbudget flicks were released, each with its own well-oiled hype machine, and each a major disappointment, with one exception. In mid-May, the Wachowski brothers rebooted "The Matrix" generation with the release of The Matrix:Reloaded. This film may have been the most highly anticipated sequel in the history of dnerna. and although it was enjoyable, no film can deliver after such a build-up. Like most fans, was dazzled by the incredible flight sequences and special effects. While the visuals were impressive, it was as though the Wachowski brothers were jumping on their own "Now-Iook-atwhat- we-can-do-with-a-cameraand- computer." bandwagon. As for dialogue, Iwished I had a copy of the script when the plotrevealing dialogue became ... well, too plot-revealing. Overall, the film did not deliver as promised, but it was mildly entertaining. Early June brought 2 Fast 2 Furious, a sequel to the 2001 car show, The Fast and the Furious. With its tricked -out cars and impressive stunt driving, this latest installment was more of tbe same. This franchise has a number of evil MTV qualities to it, but none worse than its affect on our vehicular culture. Just between you and me, what is the longest you have gone without seeing a spoiler inappropriately projecting off the back end of a Geo? Not long, I reckon. June 27 saw the release of Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle. For the sake of brevity, this film can best be described as a twohour male fantasy program. Two thumbs up! Way, way up! A week later, the highly anticipated Terminator 3 hit theaters in Brendan Gleeson, Cillian Murphy and Naomie Harris in Fox Searchlight's 28 Days Later, 2003 all its franchise poisoning glory. The movie reminded me a lot of the recent Guns & Roses revival. Sure, the old front man is back (and 1 do stress old), and sure, they have got classic material to work from, but as a whole the fJIm just screams, or rather, it wheezes, "Do something else Arnold. Try politics. " The dog days of summer film watching was not all bad, though. Enter 28 Days Later, my favorite summer film. Made for a meager 8 million dollars, 28 Days Later features some of the most eerie and suspenseful film making you will see this year. In a Twilight Zone-esque opening, Jim, Ihe bike courier, wakes up from' a coma in a deserted London hospital completely oblivious to the fact a highly contagious virus, which causes anyone infected to go into a homicidal rage, has essentially wiped out all humanity. A graphic, flesh-eating buffet ensues. Honorable mention goes to the films Hulk and X2. While neither film is perfect, both at least make a decent attempt at plot and dialogue rather than simply throwing kung fu at us. This summer's blockbusters are mostly mindless entertainment, but sometimes that is all you need to kill a good afternoon. It is difficult to say why these films are so bad, but audiences may have noticed nearly all of the aforementioned films are sequels, leaving the impression that Hollywood is out of original ideas. Yet, there is hope for all the lame blockbuster films of this summer and the past. Any Mystery Science Theater fan knows that bad films become great with a little commentary, and are, more often than not, much more fun to watch that way. -RNYOUR AD HERE! CALL CHRISTINE TODAY TO GET AD .RATES! (262) 595·2287 UW-PARKSIDE FOREIGN FILM SERIES PRESENTS 14 • EXCEPTIONAL MOVIES KENOSHA, WI-The University of Wisconsin- Parkside's popular Foreign Film Series returns with 14 awardwinning movies for the 2003- 2004 season. Featuring a trio of films from Germany, including the 2003 Academy Award-winning Best Foreign Film, "Nowhere In Africa," the series presents a pair of movies from Spain and France and others from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Finland, Russia, and an animated feature film from Japan. The series sold out all five of its showings in 2002- 2003. The season begins Sept. 11- 14 with the Australian drama "Rabbit-Proof Fence" starring Kenneth Baranagh. It conelUdes Aprtl15-18, 2004, with the delightful French murder mystery" 8 Women" starring Catherine Deneuve. The dozen films in between will take movie lovers to Argentina for the crime caper "Nine Queens." Here can artists vie for a rareand counterfeit-collection of stamps; to Nazi Germany for Werner Herzog's "Invincible," the astonishing story of a Jewish strongman who believes he can be the "new Samson" and protect his people in a land consumed by hatred; to the Arctic Circle for "AtanatIuat (The Fast Runner)" in which two men compete for the love of a woman, a contest that sends one of the men fleeing for his life across the tundra. Other highlights include the lavishly animated Japanese fantasy "Spirited Away," the deadpan Finnish comedy "The Man Without a Past," and "Russian Ark," a remarkable stroll through Russian history that was filmed in a single rolling shot. The series includes the palace intrigue of Spain's "Mad Love," the bittersweetness of "Talk to Her," the gritty reality of "City of God," the subtle tension between an excon and a female co-worker in "Read My Lips, ' and the ironic twist of fate provided by "Mostly Martha." Each film is shown five times: Thursdays and Fridays at'7:30 JULIANE KOHLER IN ZEITGEIST'S NOWHERE IN AFRICA· 2003 p.m., Saturdays at 5 and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Season tickets are just $25 for adults, $23 for students and seniors. For tickets and schedule information, call (262) 595-2345. The Ranger News SEPTEMBER 2, 200-3 6 • ARTS & CULTURE ARTS: ALIVE! "9&!Presents: He also is known for his stirring interpretations of other writers' work. His versions of Bob Dylan's "Just Like a Woman" and George Harrison's "Here Comes the Sun" are considered the definitive performances of these songs. This promises to be an evening that will bring back old memories and help create new ones. Tickets for the Arts: ALIVE! concert by Richie Havens are $18 and can be reserved by calling (262) 595-2345. Season tickets covering the series' nine live performances and "The Sing-Along Wizard of Oz" also can be purchased at (262) 595-2345. -RNtrifying performance, made famous by the film shot dur- , ing the festival, set the tone for three days of peace, love, and music. Richie Havens KENOSHA, WI-The University of Wisconsin- Parkside's popular Arts: ALIVE! series raises the curtain on the 2003-2004 season with a very special evening of music by Richie Havens. The concert is Friday, Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Communication Arts Theatre. Havens burst upon the music scene when he .served as the opening act at Woodstock in 1969. His elcc- "Havens burst Upon the music scene when he served as the opening act at Woodstock in 1969." Havens has always been known as an exceptional singer/songwriter, penning songs like the civil rights anthem "Freedom" as well as "Handsome Johnny," "Run. Shaker Life" and many more. Build your cultural horizons with UWParkside Arts: Alive! ~ / Wor~ofW~~" -------- ~.- 't,- I II LIVE AS IF YOU WERETO DIE TOMORROW, LEAI\N AS IF YOU WERETO LIVE FOREVER," ~... " --GANDHI 'IF -',"&~ (4, #tfJt ~ ~ ~ a /14#, d«t~ ~ ~ alt'ee." _..-! -'3f)dtia.M ~utte-t feau fJlw mediocre teac/wr te/~, 'J/w Cjoodleacher explaind, 'J/w Juperior teacher demondtra.toll 'J/w Cjreatteac/wr inJpireJ, " " ' . The Ranger News is -- Witham .Art/uM Ward looking for random quotes .. c, , . from students, Show off your imagination! Contact the Ranger Office today with -. your inspirations! / • BY RUSSELL HARRIS REPORTER RANGER NEWS Bonine's music is a unique combination of instruments and styles which has been influenced by music from France, England, Ireland, and Scotland. The Vancouver Courier said of La Bcttine, it is "One of the most innovative and uplifting bands playing contemporary roots music anywhere." • December 16, 2003 'Riders in the Sky, A Holiday Performance- Riders in the Sky are a contingent of cowpokes that have kept the tradition of Ihe singing cowboy alive. Along with slapstick humor. Ihey play classic and original western songs. Riders in the Sky are frequent guests on Austin City Limits and The Grand Ole Opry. They have brought the singing cowboy back to the big screen with their version of "Woody's Round-up' during Toy Story 2. Happy trails! UW-Parkside students and faculty are encouraged to attend all the events. For more information call the Students Information Center at 262-595-2345. The following is a list of the events being performed during the fall 2003 semester, the dates on which they will be performed, and a brief sununary of each event. • September 12, 2003, Richie Havens "Special Event" - Richie Havens has played his guitar at Woodstock in front of a vast number of different cultures. He played in the opening act of the celebrated event, and he is coming to UWParkside to re-establish some of that magic. His gospel-tinged vocals and dynamic guitar-strumming style will bring back old memories and create new ones. • October 2, 2003, "Singin' in the Rain" - Comes to UW- Parkside straight from Broadway. The music and dancing in this show carry over from the finest movie ever made! • November 7, 2003, 'La Bottine Souriante"- This nine-piece band from Quebec, Canada, has a lot of energy and musical passion. La -7 The Ranger News SEPTEMBER 2, 2003 Dear Emily ... BY EMILY WOOD ADVICE COLUMNIST RANGER NEWS Dear Emily, "I am a new student here at uw-Parkside. and 1 want to know what to do if! should get off to a poor academic start?" Signed,New & Nervous Dear New & Nervous: It is better that you have asked now instead of waiting until you really do need help. You could pay me to do your homework, but since you cannot afford me, you should talk to your academic advisor. Make sure he or she knows you are a 'newble. ~ so you can plan a course schedule that best fits you. Freshmen, transfer. and non-traditional students sometimes have a hard time adjusting to the rigorous academics of UW-Parkside. If you are having trouble in the classesyou are currently in, check out the Learning Assistance Center at Wyllie D175 or the Tutoring Center at Wyllie DI8D to see how they can assist you. Dear Emily, "I just started reading more lately, and I want to know if you can recommend any good books?" Signed, Loving that literature Dear Loving That Literature: You probably have enough books from your classes, right? First and foremost, those are the books that should be at the top of your reading list, but if you are still looking for something else, I would recommend asking your academic advisor if there is a "recommended reading" list for your major. These lists include fiction as well as nonfiction books, and reading them can really help you out in future courses or exams. You could also ask any of the professors in the English department what he or she would recommend. If all else fails, go with Toni Morrison; she ADVICE is a great writer whose worts you may soon be revisiting in future courses. Dear Emily, '1am an eighteen-year old female student at UW-Parkside and recently broke up with my boyfriend. I want to know if I should consider trying dating services because I do not like meeting guys in bars or nightclubs. What do you think?" Signed, Don't want a Dud Dear Don't want a Dud: Have you ever watched "Elimidate," "BlindDate," or "The 5th Wheel"? Dating services are just as cheesy as those reality television dating shows. You are not that desperate. The people who are in real relationships probably did not meet their partner in a bar. Check out the eligible men in your classes, get involved in a club or student organization, or come to any of the events held at UW-Parkside. There you can meet new people who have similar interests as you, without the drunkenness! Dear Emily, "I am a non-traditional student, and 1want to know if 1will fit in here at UW"Parkside? What could I do to feel more traditional?" Signed, Non-Traditional Student Dear Non-Traditional Student: The first step to fitting in at UWParkside is to be yourself. It may sound too wholesome and simple, but the only way you will be able to enjoy your college experience is to make it your own. Besides, this campus is wellknown for its large number of "non-traditional students" because UW-Parkside offers so many services, support, and " the only way you will be able to enjoy your college experience is to make it your own." accommodations for returning or non-traditional students. You will fit right in. Get involved in student clubs or organizations. A good start might be the Parkside Adult Student Alliance (PASA), which meets every Wednesday, at noon, in Molinaro D127. fl<t4t a. 1ItIte ••• Advice Column Disclaimer The opinions expressed here are solely for entertainment purposes. The Ranger News is not responsible for any misuse of the advice given. ·RN· With jermaine M. Davis of High Impact Training lEADING WITH GREATNESSand THRIVING AS A TEAM This workshop will provide you with the framework to capitalize on your strengths as a leader, establish credibility, build trust and empower, inspire and motivate those around you towards achieving the group's goals. You will learn how to avoid the seven fatal flaws of ineffective leaders. Research has shown that teams can produce increased creativity, maximum productivity, make better decisions by generating ideas from different perspectives. If you want to take your team to the next level-then this workshop is for you (but it's also for ANYONE who wants to take their own leadership potential to the next level!) . Lunch will be served Call 595-2278 or email engel@uwp.edu for further information or to reserve your space. Sponsored by Student Activities UNION SQUARE tm!m!m 8:30am-3:30pm ........ , -.~ ~8:.... ~T_h_e_R_a_ng~e!:£.Nr ~e~w~s:..... S;;;.;E;;;.;P...;T_E_M_B_E_R;,.;2., .:::20::::~ SPORTS ,,_.h~ 0;' ~rjl . f 'I~ 1 \\ ,"6-' '''' N s ;-''/ .\\!r..i"iiil---:"'~1_,,,' _~,~iliillI•l.l Wildcats make 1) th annual trek to UW-Parkside Kenosha, WI- After reporting to campus on Tuesday, Aug. 5 and holding its annual Media Day on Aug. 7, Northwestern moved its preseason camp to Kenosha, WI, for 12 days of practice, This is the 11th straight year the Wildcats have held part of their preseason camp at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside campus, The players could be seen around campus lounging inside taking a break from the heat and icing their aching muscles. Head Coach Randy Walker has high expectations for the team. They have a lot of young players especially on defense, Since they are a Big Ten school, they get a lot of publicity in the area. They host the Wisconsin Badgers on October 25 at Ryan Field in Evanston, lL. Northwestern returned to Evanston, lL Aug. 20 to prepare WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1JU' 10:00 AM • UNION BRIDGE Twelve local financial institutions provide information about their services. for its Aug. 30 opener at Kansas. "Brett Basanez has had a great camp, his mastery of the offense, his understanding of what we're trying to do is as good as any quarterback I've been around." Quarterback Brett Basanez and the ",.1 of Ihe Wildcats hold their n"'l practice In Kenosha, Wis. on Aug. 8. • ALL STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS MEETING Required for all UW-P student organizations and Greek organizations; please send at least one officer. You will receive all the policy and procedure changes, along with other important information. One representative from your organization must attend one of the following dates: Monday, September 22, 7-8pm, Union 104/106 Tuesday, September 23, Noon-1pm, Union 104/106 Sponsored by Student Activities 9 The Ranger News SEPTEMBER 2, 2003 UW-Parkside' Women's Soccer Schedule Sunday August 31 at Wheeling Jesuit noon Saturday SePtember6 NORTHWOOD noon Sunday SePtember7 CONCORDIA-ST. PAUL 1:00p.m. Friday SePtember 12 at Ferris State 4:00p.m. Friday SePtember 19 at Southern Indiana 5:00p.m. Sunday 8ePtember 21 at Kentucky Wesleyan noon Friday SeDtember26 OtJNICY 1:15 p.m. Sunday 'September 28 MISSOURI-ST. LOUIS IlOon ~3 at lewis noon ~r5 at SIU:Edwardsvilte" noon Friday October 10 at SaintJosepb's 5:00 p.m. Sunday October 12 SAINT XAVIER noon Friday October 17 BELLARMINE 1:15 p.m. Sunday October 19 NORTHERN KENTUCKY noon Saturday October 25 INDIANAPOLIS noon Sunday October 26 CARDINAL STRITCH noon Sunday November 2 GLVC Quarter Final TBA Friday November 7 GLVC Semifinals TBA Saturday November 9 GLVC Championship TBA MEN'S 2003 FALL CROSS COUNTRy SCHEDULE Sat. Sept 20 MIDWEST INVITATIONAL 12:30 Sat. Sept 27 at Roy Griak Invitational 11:00 Sat. OCl4 at Loyola Invitational 11:15 Sat. OCll8 . P11:I0'.0RKSIDEINVITATIONAL - Sat. Oct 25 GLVC Championships - Lewis U. 10:00 Sat. Nov 8 at NCAA GL Regional - Allendale, MI 10:00 Sat. Nov 22 at NCAA Championships Raleigh, NC 12:00 SPORTS UW-Parkside Men's Soccer Schedule g a Saturday August 30 TRINITY INTERNATIONAL 3:00p.m. Saturday September 6 @Rockhurst noon Sunday ea September 7 ! @Truman State noon Saturday September 13 SAINT XAVIER 3:00 p.rn, ~ Monday , September 15 SAINT FRANCIS 4:00 p.m. Friday September 19 @Southem Indiana 7:30p.m. Sunday September 21 @Kentucky Wesleyan 2:30 p.m. Friday September 26 QUINCY 3:30 p.m. Sunday September 28 MISSOURI-ST LOUIS 2:30p.m. Friday October 3 @Lewis 2:30 p.m. Sunday October 5 @SIU-Edwardsville 2:30 p.m. Friday October 10 @Saint Joseph's 7:30 p.m. Friday October 17 2003 Women's Volleyball Schedule BELLARMINE 3:30p.m. Sunday October 19 NORTHERN KENTUCKY 2:30 p.m. Saturday October 25 INDIANAPOLIS 2:30p.m. Sunday October 26 CARDINAL STRITCH 2:00p.m. Sunday November 2 GLVC Quarter-finals t.b.a. Friday November 7 GLVC Semi-finals Sunday November 9 GLVC Championship 10 SEPTEMBER 2 2!103J BY SHARON GEIBEL COpy EDITOR RANGER NEWS { Within the last eight years. a concerted effort has been made by a group of ordinary, but zealous citizens to bring public access cable television to Racine. While the city of Racine has had cable television for over thirty years, public access to cable television has been nonexistent. Racine's cable service, TIme Warner, has produced local programming, which includes city parades and the highschool prom. Outside of Time Warner's limited programming, there is another world few people in Racine know about, full of unlimited programming ideas and public access to a cable channel, but there is much debate about whether this world will ever become a reality for Racine. Public access cable television is a television facility open to the public, in which, an average citizen may use equipment and produce his own television program free of charge, and then, view it on a cable channel. This concept is currently taking place in cities, towns. and villages around the state including Sun Prairie, West Allis, and Kenosha. Public access cable television could potentially provide an alternative to Milwaukee-based news programming by having news programming which is locally orientated. As the city of Milwaukee has grown, Milwaukee news programs have, delegated less on-air time to Racine area news. Racine residents are then forced to get local news from the radio or The Radne Journal Times. Programming on public access cable television could allow for an opportunity to "show-oft: Racine in its best light to prospective businesses and manufacturers. possibly bringing jobs to Racine. Those interested in the First Amendment, particularly the part about free speech, could use public access cable television as a means to voice their opinions. Around the country, it is common for citizens to use public access television to voice their politicai messages because the costs of advertising associated The Ran er News OPINION service and the city has built -in funding for public access television via the franchise lee tax. Racine has neglected to do this, but it seems the most viable way. ~ • Everyone in the state of Wisconsin is well aware of the state's budget woes. Racine's elected offidals are searching out new ways to pay for all the services the city provides without increasing taxes. Brown said, "The franchise fee has always gone into a general fund which supplies money for the general operation of the city. There has been a select group of people, a few aldermen and some others, who feel the city needs public access television, but ejected officials have not seen a public outcry for public access cable televiston.' Because there appears to be no public outcry for the service, the franchise fees collected have been diverted by the City Council to areas which appear to have more critical need. Mullen believes there is a problem with this scenario. She says, •Joe Johnson does not buy cable service so he is not paying the franchise fee. John • Smith does buy cable service so he is paying the franchise fee. If the franchise fee John Smith pays does not go towards public access cable service, but instead, the franchise fee is diverted to other dty services (as is the case now) because the City Council needs the money to go towards these services and doesn't want to raise taxes to do it, John Smith Racine awaits public access cable television. .. pays more towards city service vote. In hi VIew, this ISan indio than Joe Johnson. In addition to reo way of vetoing the funding. the fact that no one gets public Shields said, "II appears MaYOt access cable television, cable sub- Becker ha adopted the preVious scribers are unfairly paying more mayor's <lance that public aCCt!S for city services than other re i- cable television in Racine is of . dents." interest 10 the resident of Radnt, Racine's Cable Commission and if public a S televi ion is would like to bring the franchise g ing 10 be funded in the future, fee debate into the public spot- why spend S50,000 to SIan it." light. Alderman Shields believe If Racine resident. want public twenty-percent of the franchise a cess cable television. the dufee collected would be an ade- tens will have 10 make their quate amount with which to fund opinions known, otherwise. it public access cable television. appears thai the effon f the That would amount 10 a little Racine Cable Comm\. sion will be over S120,000 annually. Mullen, fruitles . Aid rrnan hield said, commented, "Racine has given "Racine' public Incial need to the Cable Commission S50,000 hear from their con muems conthis year for start-up costS and to cerning publi a e cable televibuy equipment for public acces sion.· Next year' budget for the programming. At this time, the city of Racine is currently being commission is still deciding upon drafted by the city departments, the best way to use the funds." with finalizali n taking pia e in According to A1dennan Shields, late November. Residents can the mayor's office is asking that contact Mayor Gary Be ker at the S50,000 be "re-evaluated" and 262-636-9111 or c ntact their sent back to committee for another city alderman. ~RNwith broadcast television are overwhelming. Public access television could also be used to make public announcements or cover local events. Other public access television stations have citizens who have produced programming about cooking, local sports events, city tours, and children's programming. The Racine Cable Commission is an advocate for public access cable television in Racine. Serving in an advisory capacity to the mayor of Racine, Gary Becker, and the City Council, the Cable Commission's other purpose is to serve the public's best interest where public access cable television is concerned. The commfssion is an appointed body comprised of dtizens who think the time has come for public access cable television in the city of Racine. Alderman Michael Shields of the 3rd District, who chairs the Cable Commission, says, "I'm 300% in support of Racine having public access cable television. Racine is an "All American City" and needs to come out of the 1800's." According to Megan Mullen, a member of the Cable Commission and an Associate Professor in the Communication department at Uw-Parkslde, Racine residents would not have to pay extra for the privilege of having public access cable television because subscribers of cable television are already footing the bill .. Mullen says, "The Cable Commission believes the franchise fee tax collected by Time Warner is supposed to provide the funding for public access cable television. " The franchise fee is a local tax negotiated by the City Council, its lawyers. and Time Warner that is paid by cable subscribers. According to David Brown, the Interim Finance Director for the city of Racine, "In the year 2002, the city of Racine has collected $608,941.06 for franchise fees from Time Warner." Yet, until this year, there has been no funding provided for public access to the cable network. Alderman Shields explained why Racine had not given funds for this service, "In many places, the contract negotiated between the cable • Available in 6 great flavors: Berrv Blitz Berrv Banana Tropical Madness Colada Cooler Peach Passion Citrus Berrv Breeze Checkout the ReJUICEnation Station at the Wyllie Market open Mon-Thurs 7:45am-lOpm I Fri 7:45-2pm, 4-7pm I Sat-Sun 4-7pm Sponsored by Dining Service =11 'l'C1ianger ~I!e!w!!s----------~III". - Campus PoliceQ&A Beginningthe fall 2003semester, studentsandfaculty canaskthe UW-ParksidCeampusPolicedepartment questions concerning campus safety andserurity via the Ranger News.OfficerKelly Peroutkawill be answeringyour questions.Simply writedownyour questionand drop itoffattheRangerNewsofficelocated atWyllieHaILD137,duringbusiness hours or place your questions in the bin on the Ranger Ne'WS office door.TheRangerNewsis including this new feature with the Police Beat column, andcampuspoliceare hopefulthis featurewill improve UW-Parkside'scampus community, safety, and environment BY STEPHANIE HOLLAND PSYCHIC RANGER NEWS VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) People are trying to reach out to you. Do not ignore the signs that are given to you. Try not to avoid the mysterious silhouette in the hallway. LIBRA (Sept. 23-0ct. 22) Stay away from those friends-withbenefits! Be true to yourseif and others around you. You owe it to yourself -. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Joan Rivers is playing fashion police. Dress to impress. It will payoff at the end of the month when you meet that special someone. Be fearless and have fun! SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Gather your friends and surprise them with candles and a OUija Board. You will find out hidden secrets you never knew before. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Your hard work will soon be paid off with a possible promotion at work. Reward yourself with a night out with your friends. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.17) Watch what you say to loved ones, you could be misunderstood. A close fnend feels left out. Be sure to give them lots of hugs and kisses to show them how much they mean to you. CLAS51FIEDS SHAREA HOUSE Book Now and Receive ROOMMATEWANTED Free Parties and Meals. 32-year-old male home- . Campus Reps. Wanted! owner seeks roommate Call 1-800-234-7007 preferably quiet student. Nice northeast Racine HAULING, WANT TO neighborhood, 3-bed- DEMOLITION, room house on double CLEAN-OUT. Garages, ADVERTISE IN lot. large driveway with Attics, Basements, THE RANGER hoops. Negotiable lease Apartments, Junk from duration. $450/mth plus A-Z FREE ESTIMATES! NEWS half utilities and security "Let me bring a CLASSIFIEDS? deposit. Occasional par- dumpster and load it for ties OK. No smoking in you!" Call SRT Services the house. Available at 262-945-0235. JUST CALLTHE bedroom 10' X 20' Call Michael 262-412-0846. Questions about RANGER abortion? Make an SpringBreak 2004. informed choice. Call OFFICE, FAX Travelwith STS, Alpha Center OR EMAIL America's #1 Student 637-8323. Tour Operator to YOUR AD! Jamaica, Cancun, Acapulco, Bahamas and rangernews@uwp.edu Florida. Now hiring on-campus reps, Call for $.25 per group discounts. (262) 595-2287 Information/Reservation word (262) 595-2295 s 1-800-648-4849 or WWw.ststravel.com. 4 line #1 Spring Break minimum. Vacations! 110% Best Pricesl Mexico, Jamaica, Bahamas, Florida, Texas. PISCES (Feb. 18-March 20) Surprise your loved one with an oil massage on a bed of roses. Embrace the moment and forget about your insecurities. You will have the lime of your life. ARIES (March 21-April 19) An old flame will walk into your life when you least expect it. Control you lust! In the long run, you will be happy you did. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Be open to all conversation coming your way. Try not to judge a friend who may do something irrational. All you can do is let them know you are there with open arms. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Grab a friend and start an exercise routine. Try something adventurous, such as rock climbing or hiking at a local park. You will feel better about yourself and you will have spent quality time with your best bud. CANCER (June 22- July 22) Watch out for strange encounters. Things are not what they seem. Be careful when going outside. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Run with the wind like a free spirit. Your dreams are within reach. Stick to your goals and you will have all that you wanted. Life can only get better from here. 'Ifp LEADERSHIP SERIES HERE'S YOUR CHANCE to learn about all the great opportunities that await you at UW-Parkside: You can hear first-hand from involved students why they are active on campus and how you can 15etoo. There will be information about student organizations, student activities and events, volunteerism and a myriad of other offerings. Please also come with questions about they types of things YOU would like to do to become Very Involved at Parkside. BECOME A VIP: HOW TO GET VERY INVOLVED AT PARKSIDE AMBER ENGEL, Student Activities Office CASEYJONES, Parkside Volunteer Program Friday, September 5th at noon in Union 106 Sponsored by Student Activities The University of Wisconsin- Parks Ide provides services for patrons with special needs. Please contact the Parkside Student Center for assistance, (262) 595-2345. Sponsored by Parkside Activities Board Get Your Picture Drawn by Our Hillarious Caricaturists and Enjoy GREAT MUSIC 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 34, issue 2, September 24, 2003 Description An account of the resource Student newspaper of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Kenosha, Wis. 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BY SANDRA CORNELL EDITOR RANGER NEWS As Editor-In-Chief of the Ranger News, I would like to personally welcome everyone to the new Fall 2003 semester. As with the start of anything new, it's helpful to have an optimistic outlook on your goals. The Ranger News is proud to present this year's brand new staff and, as s~ SEPT. 2-25 Art Exhibition UW-Parkside Alumni Show Com Arts Gallery WEDS. SEPT3 Ice Cream Social AT NOON Main Place FREE! THURSSEPT4 Backyard Bash VII headliner "Cider" Union Bazaar and Patio FREE! always, we are opening our doors to aJl of you. To keep The Ranger News' content ever changing and widely appealing, new and many reporters will always be warmly welcomed by the Ranger News staff. Our new staff is chock-full of fresh ideas to help make the Ranger News both more appealing and a better informant to the students of UW-Parkside. In attempts to help give your beginning-of-the-semester optimism an extra boost that wilJ hopefully propel it into at least the second week of school, I've put together a list of a few tips that will at some point in the semester be of use to you. ■ Always "buddy up' with at least one person (preferably more than one) in your classes so they can catch the slack for you when you're "sick" and help you out with assignments. Be careful not WEDS SEPT. 10 "Involvement Fair," 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Features 30 local not-forprofit agencies discussing volunteer opportunities with students Upper Main Place WEDS SEPT.10 Concert Mimmi Fulmer, soprano AT NOON Union Cinema Theater FREE! to "bum these people out' ; After excessive absences, your buddy may no longer be willing to help you out (at least not for free). ■ Skipping tends to come up in everyone 's college career at least once, and it's either a problem, or it isn't. If it is, remember that it's never as bad as it will be if you don't go back to class ASAP. Your professors aren't demons and will onJy say what you know you probably need to hear when you finally return to class from your mini-vacation. There's almost always a chance to at least get a passing grade. ■ A tip I wished I would have known when I came to Parkside was that you need your Ranger Card to print in the computer labs and that it's not just click print and go. First go to the Ranger Card office(D 111 Union-Bazaar) and put money on your card. Sept. 11-14 Foreign Film: "Rabbit-Proof Fence" Union Cinema Theater FRI SEPT. 12 Arts: ALIVE! Richie Havens, 7:30 p.m., Communication Arts Theater, $18 SUN SEPT.14 Diversity Circles Fall Kickoff Racine's First Presbyterian Church, Time: TBA WEDS SEPT. 17 Concert: BrassWorks, brass quintet, noon, Union Cinema Theater, FREE! MON SEPT. 22 Concert Litefoot Native American rap artist, TIME / LOC: TBA WEDS SEPT. 24 Concert "Chance" folk duo NOON Union Cinema Theate, FREE! Then, when you've clicked the print button, wait for a dialogue box to pop up and put in a username (anything you can think of) and an easily-remembered password. Ranger Card in hand, go to the printer and swipe your card in the slot, find your name. type in your password and hit print. One MUST: ALWAYS remember to log out otherwise the next person who comes along can print off of your card, and while Parkside students are nice, I'm sure none of us really want to just hand out our hard-earned rubles to passer-bys. We at the Ranger News plan to have an exciting and successful semester and hope that you all do the same. Feel free to stop in and see us in the Ranger News office Wyllie D l39C, and have an excellent semester. -RNWEDS SEPT. 24 Friends of the Library lecture "An Evening With Olympia Brown," Speaker: Rose Stephenson 7p.m. Overlook Lounge, Library, second floor FREE! SEPT. 25-28 Foreign Film: "Nowhere In Africa, 11 (Academy Awards: Best Foreign Language Film) Union Cinema Theater FRI SEPT 26 "Come Horning 11 (like Homecoming with out the football game) Women 's Soccer vs. Quincy 1:15 p.m. Men's Soccer vs.Quincy 3:30 p.m. Volleyball vs. Northern Kentu cky 7 p.m Desimone Gym/SAC Come for the soccer party, stay for the volleyball! St:P I t:Mt:St:K 2, 2003 The Ranger News Staff EDITOR Sandra Cornell ADVERTISING MANAGER Christine Ferrer COPY EDITOR Sharon Geibel PRODUCTION MANAGER DESIGN & LAYOUT Katherine lewis PHOTO EDITORS Katherine Lewis Henry Gaskins REPORTERS Russell Harris Andrew McDonald Stephanie Holland Emily Wood RANGER ADVISOR Judith Logsdon MEETINGS ARE MONDAYS AT NOON. PLEASE STOP BY AND PARTICIPATE AS THE MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO ALL THOSE AT PARKSIDE. WYLLIE D-139C PHONE: (262) 595-2287 FAX: (262) 595-2295 3 The Ranger News SEPTEMBER 2, 2003 FEATURE An interview with Chancellor BY RUSSELL HARRIS REPORTER RANGER NEWS Recently, Jack Keating, the trw.rarkside Chancellor, took time from his busy schedule to sit down with the Ranger News to answer some questions. Chancellor Keating has an impressive list of academic accomplishments beginning with a BAin Classics/Philosophy and an MAin Philosophy from Gonzaga University. He also has an M.S. in Theology from the University of Santa Clara and a M.S. and a Ph.D, in Social' Psychology from Ohio State University. The Chancellor was a Professor of Psychology at the University of Washington in Seattle for twenty-two years. There, he served as dean for another four years and started two new campuses. From Seattle, Keating moved to Fairbanks, Alaska where he was Provost at the University of Alaska for four years. He was then approached for the position of Chancellor at UW-Parkside, which he said he had always known had a strong university system. Chancellor Keating says he has always felt very welcome at the university, and from the beginning, he and the staff have had a nice working relationship. "The biggest reason that I went to high school was to play baseball!" Upon his arrival, the Board of Regents had two mandates for the Chancellor. The first mandate was to increase enrollment at the university, and the second to build and improve local community relations with the campus. Enriching the campus community and the mandates are the Chancellor's top priorities. Although the state of Wisconsin has made cuts in the UW system's budget. Keating said, "This will make the university become even closer.' Keating stated, "My dominant goal is to build coalitions with the local community, and I feel there is a warm and growing relationship in place." The Chancellor intends to improve the relationship with the local community by following the UW-Parkside's mission statement and by continuing to serve the region. In addition, a strong cultural tie is nurtured between the community and UW-Parkside with programs like Arts: Alive, the Foreign Film Series, drama productions, athletic events, and Parkside's new fieldhouse, which has been extensively used for events like , the NCAA Fencing Championships andDivision II NCAA Wrestling Championships. The enrollment at UW-Parkside is expected to grow slightly this year, despite increases in tuition. The increase in tuition will partially offset the budget cuts, which are the largest cuts in thirty years. Keating said the budget cuts were a big surprise to him. "We are not the only state facing reductions. Some states have had cuts of twenty-five percent." Uw-Parkside has had to cut back Keating in some areas, but the Chancellor's message to students is to not be overwhelmed by the budget cuts. He expressed his concern saying, "The major cuts are at the administrative level, and everything possible is being done to save areas like science and business." It will be tougher getting things done through administration," stated Keating, "These are not the times of old when the state would pick up the cost. We need to be creative and rhink of different .ways to do things, and work together. " Despite the obsta des UWParkside will face in the future Keating expresses, "We are a campus of access. UW-Parkside will give all of its students a chance to succeed and our focus is on the quality of our graduates." The Chancellor also encourages students to join dubs and to attend lectures and athletic events because ft College is not just an academic experience, but a sodal one, too." He pointed out that students in high school tend to spend a majority of their time with peopIe like themselves, whereas in college students will have the chance to meet more diverse people. "Going to lectures and cultural events rounds out our students' education," said Keating, "Many of the dubs and organizations are connected to the majors offered by the college. Writing for the Ranger News is very connected to an aspiring writer's future goals." The Chancellor continued to say, "working for an organization is almost as important as your education because students have to gain social experience for.the future. Our students are very engaged and some cannot partidpate in activities because they have to work so hard on their degrees and to pay for their education. " As the interview came to a close, Chancellor Keating responded to one last tough question. "So, what is one thing that nobody at UW·Parkside knows about you?" With a grin, Keating replied, "The biggest reason that I went to high school was to play baseball I" .,.... ----, INVOLVEMENT FAIR Web-~b-"YI gept.10 10;30,,)11.-1 ;3ol:J)I1. MAi» 1?lAce Don't miss this opportunity to check out Student and Community Organizations, Mate! Sponsored by Student Organizations Council & Career Center ~ The University of wrsconsm Parkstde provides services tor patrons With special ~ needs Please contact the Parkside Student Center for assistance, 1262} 595-234'; 4 The Ranger News SEPTEMBER 2, 2003 CAMPUS NEWS - USA Team Strikes Silver & Gold at Computer Olympics BY DAVE BUCHANAN PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR, UW-PARKSIDE KENOSHA, WI- The USA Computer Team of Timothy Abbott. Anders Kaseorg, Tiankai Liu and Alex Schwender each earned medals during a global computer contest in Wisconsin. Competing at the 15th International Olympiad in Informatics (101) held at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside in Kenosha, the USA Team gave one of its strongest performances PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR, UW-PARKSIDE UW-Parkside wants to make it easy for students and staff interested in carpooling to campus to find each other. But before going any further on this project, the people administering the program want to gauge your interest in sharing a ride. In making YoU!_carpooling dedsian, consider the following benefits: Tuition Increases At UW- Parkside BY KATHERINE LEWIS REPORTER, RANGER NEWS To offset budget cuts and state aid decreasing about 3.5 percent from 30.9 percent in 2002-03 to 27.3 percent for 2003-04, tuition will increase for at least the next two years here at Parkside. An increase of at least $250 per semester was approved this past summer after a $110 million systemwide cut. The new budget requires Parkside to eliminate 15 jobs within two years. . The good news is state statutes require finandal aid to increase as tuition increases and there are no plans for an - admission freeze or class reduction because of the budget situation. ,If yo~ ar~ thinking of applying for financial aid. it is a good idea to start early. the financial aid office will be very busy trying 10 keep up with the increase in applicants. -RNin the IOJ's IS-year history. Both Schwender, a homeschooled sophomore from Austin, . Texas, and Liu, a junior from Saratoga, Calif., studying at Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, NH, won gold medals. Abbott is a senior at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Alexandria, va. who capture a silver medal as did Kaseorg. a senior homeschooled student from Charlotte, NC. Liu won a gold medal and Schwender a silver during 101 Be Cool, Carpool This Fall! BY DAVE BUCHANAN • significant savings in cost of gas; • significant savings in wear and tear on your vehicle; • improved air quality; and • reduced traffic and parking congestion. Plus you get to enjoy the company of other interesting people, and some added reading or resting time. Carpooling does NOT require you to have a car. "Riders only" can share the driver's expense. Carpooling does NOT require you to ride with your carpooler. You can choose to drive only. Carpooling does NOT require you to carpool every day. Do it when your schedule permits. Carpooling does NOT require you to carpool "forever" once you sign up. Do it for a month to see if you like it. Carpooling does NOT require you to live near someon~. You can pick up people along your route, or drive to a common meeting point on your route. Carpooling DOES require that you be dependable, on time, and considerate of your fellow carpoolers. Interested? There soon will be a carpool page on the UWParkside Web site. -RNNew fee schedule in effect BY DAVE BUCHANAN PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR, UW-PARKSIDE Chancellor's Cabinet has approved increases in the drop fee, transcript fee, and graduation fee. The change went into effective on July 1. The changes are as follows: • The drop fee increases from $10 to $20 per credit; • Transcript fees increase from $4 to $8 for regular service; $9 to $12 for same day service; and • The graduation fee rises from $25 to $30_ These fees have not been "These fees have not been raised since they were established in the late 1980's." raised since they were established in the late 1980's. Until this past year, they covered these costs but only by drawing on built-up surplus. This surplus' is now gone due to increases in costs, especially health care benefits and an increase in the services provided, especially in support of graduation. -RN~ JENTION! The Ranger News is hiring for the following positions: Contact the Ranger Office for more information! 20D2 at Yong-In, Korea. Abbott and Kaseorg were competing in their first 101 event. Overall, the USA Team finished a close second 10 Korea in the 76-nation field. More than 290 of the top high school-aged computer programmers in the world competed at the eight-day event which ends Saturday. Sponsored by Microsoft, it was the first time the 101 has been held in America. Next year's competition will be held in Athens, Greece. -RN- • REPORTERS • PHOTO EDITOR • CARTOONIST • LAYOUT ASSISTANT • SPORTS EDITOR WYLLIE HALL RM D139C (fJM~ WelCOllae Bllell (PB@[i)B@ Tuesday, SeptelDber 10 11:00atn - 1:30pm. Union Square/Patio (262) 595-2287 2 Entree" HiUJlbllrS"r, Hot Dog, a.. 1 0< Vegglc Bw-ger 2 SId"", P....t.a Salad, Chips, P......., Salad or Baked Beano I De'OCr\: 8mwnle Or \VaLennc1on 1 Beverage: Fnllt Punch, Lemonade or Iced Tell JaM Co<ul 6# Wyllilt Marbl wi/{ Iw ope ... SP<'....,~ by Dln!n& 5.rn"" and Stud .... ur. J::~...; _.._ _ 5 The Ranger News SEPTEMBER 2, 2003 ARTS & CULTURE Mystery Science Th,ea.ter·fodder BYANDREW MCDONALD REPORTER RANGER NEWS The summer of 2003 will undoubtedly be remembered as just another year of the blockbuster film. Once again, bigbudget flicks were released, each with its own well-oiled hype machine, and each a major disappointment, with one exception. In mid-May, the Wachowski brothers rebooted "The Matrix" generation with the release of The Matrix:Reloaded. This film may have been the most highly anticipated sequel in the history of dnerna. and although it was enjoyable, no film can deliver after such a build-up. Like most fans, was dazzled by the incredible flight sequences and special effects. While the visuals were impressive, it was as though the Wachowski brothers were jumping on their own "Now-Iook-atwhat- we-can-do-with-a-cameraand- computer." bandwagon. As for dialogue, Iwished I had a copy of the script when the plotrevealing dialogue became ... well, too plot-revealing. Overall, the film did not deliver as promised, but it was mildly entertaining. Early June brought 2 Fast 2 Furious, a sequel to the 2001 car show, The Fast and the Furious. With its tricked -out cars and impressive stunt driving, this latest installment was more of tbe same. This franchise has a number of evil MTV qualities to it, but none worse than its affect on our vehicular culture. Just between you and me, what is the longest you have gone without seeing a spoiler inappropriately projecting off the back end of a Geo? Not long, I reckon. June 27 saw the release of Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle. For the sake of brevity, this film can best be described as a twohour male fantasy program. Two thumbs up! Way, way up! A week later, the highly anticipated Terminator 3 hit theaters in Brendan Gleeson, Cillian Murphy and Naomie Harris in Fox Searchlight's 28 Days Later, 2003 all its franchise poisoning glory. The movie reminded me a lot of the recent Guns & Roses revival. Sure, the old front man is back (and 1 do stress old), and sure, they have got classic material to work from, but as a whole the fJIm just screams, or rather, it wheezes, "Do something else Arnold. Try politics. " The dog days of summer film watching was not all bad, though. Enter 28 Days Later, my favorite summer film. Made for a meager 8 million dollars, 28 Days Later features some of the most eerie and suspenseful film making you will see this year. In a Twilight Zone-esque opening, Jim, Ihe bike courier, wakes up from' a coma in a deserted London hospital completely oblivious to the fact a highly contagious virus, which causes anyone infected to go into a homicidal rage, has essentially wiped out all humanity. A graphic, flesh-eating buffet ensues. Honorable mention goes to the films Hulk and X2. While neither film is perfect, both at least make a decent attempt at plot and dialogue rather than simply throwing kung fu at us. This summer's blockbusters are mostly mindless entertainment, but sometimes that is all you need to kill a good afternoon. It is difficult to say why these films are so bad, but audiences may have noticed nearly all of the aforementioned films are sequels, leaving the impression that Hollywood is out of original ideas. Yet, there is hope for all the lame blockbuster films of this summer and the past. Any Mystery Science Theater fan knows that bad films become great with a little commentary, and are, more often than not, much more fun to watch that way. -RNYOUR AD HERE! CALL CHRISTINE TODAY TO GET AD .RATES! (262) 595·2287 UW-PARKSIDE FOREIGN FILM SERIES PRESENTS 14 • EXCEPTIONAL MOVIES KENOSHA, WI-The University of Wisconsin- Parkside's popular Foreign Film Series returns with 14 awardwinning movies for the 2003- 2004 season. Featuring a trio of films from Germany, including the 2003 Academy Award-winning Best Foreign Film, "Nowhere In Africa," the series presents a pair of movies from Spain and France and others from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Finland, Russia, and an animated feature film from Japan. The series sold out all five of its showings in 2002- 2003. The season begins Sept. 11- 14 with the Australian drama "Rabbit-Proof Fence" starring Kenneth Baranagh. It conelUdes Aprtl15-18, 2004, with the delightful French murder mystery" 8 Women" starring Catherine Deneuve. The dozen films in between will take movie lovers to Argentina for the crime caper "Nine Queens." Here can artists vie for a rareand counterfeit-collection of stamps; to Nazi Germany for Werner Herzog's "Invincible," the astonishing story of a Jewish strongman who believes he can be the "new Samson" and protect his people in a land consumed by hatred; to the Arctic Circle for "AtanatIuat (The Fast Runner)" in which two men compete for the love of a woman, a contest that sends one of the men fleeing for his life across the tundra. Other highlights include the lavishly animated Japanese fantasy "Spirited Away," the deadpan Finnish comedy "The Man Without a Past," and "Russian Ark," a remarkable stroll through Russian history that was filmed in a single rolling shot. The series includes the palace intrigue of Spain's "Mad Love," the bittersweetness of "Talk to Her," the gritty reality of "City of God," the subtle tension between an excon and a female co-worker in "Read My Lips, ' and the ironic twist of fate provided by "Mostly Martha." Each film is shown five times: Thursdays and Fridays at'7:30 JULIANE KOHLER IN ZEITGEIST'S NOWHERE IN AFRICA· 2003 p.m., Saturdays at 5 and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Season tickets are just $25 for adults, $23 for students and seniors. For tickets and schedule information, call (262) 595-2345. The Ranger News SEPTEMBER 2, 200-3 6 • ARTS & CULTURE ARTS: ALIVE! "9&!Presents: He also is known for his stirring interpretations of other writers' work. His versions of Bob Dylan's "Just Like a Woman" and George Harrison's "Here Comes the Sun" are considered the definitive performances of these songs. This promises to be an evening that will bring back old memories and help create new ones. Tickets for the Arts: ALIVE! concert by Richie Havens are $18 and can be reserved by calling (262) 595-2345. Season tickets covering the series' nine live performances and "The Sing-Along Wizard of Oz" also can be purchased at (262) 595-2345. -RNtrifying performance, made famous by the film shot dur- , ing the festival, set the tone for three days of peace, love, and music. Richie Havens KENOSHA, WI-The University of Wisconsin- Parkside's popular Arts: ALIVE! series raises the curtain on the 2003-2004 season with a very special evening of music by Richie Havens. The concert is Friday, Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Communication Arts Theatre. Havens burst upon the music scene when he .served as the opening act at Woodstock in 1969. His elcc- "Havens burst Upon the music scene when he served as the opening act at Woodstock in 1969." Havens has always been known as an exceptional singer/songwriter, penning songs like the civil rights anthem "Freedom" as well as "Handsome Johnny," "Run. Shaker Life" and many more. Build your cultural horizons with UWParkside Arts: Alive! ~ / Wor~ofW~~" -------- ~.- 't,- I II LIVE AS IF YOU WERETO DIE TOMORROW, LEAI\N AS IF YOU WERETO LIVE FOREVER," ~... " --GANDHI 'IF -',"&~ (4, #tfJt ~ ~ ~ a /14#, d«t~ ~ ~ alt'ee." _..-! -'3f)dtia.M ~utte-t feau fJlw mediocre teac/wr te/~, 'J/w Cjoodleacher explaind, 'J/w Juperior teacher demondtra.toll 'J/w Cjreatteac/wr inJpireJ, " " ' . The Ranger News is -- Witham .Art/uM Ward looking for random quotes .. c, , . from students, Show off your imagination! Contact the Ranger Office today with -. your inspirations! / • BY RUSSELL HARRIS REPORTER RANGER NEWS Bonine's music is a unique combination of instruments and styles which has been influenced by music from France, England, Ireland, and Scotland. The Vancouver Courier said of La Bcttine, it is "One of the most innovative and uplifting bands playing contemporary roots music anywhere." • December 16, 2003 'Riders in the Sky, A Holiday Performance- Riders in the Sky are a contingent of cowpokes that have kept the tradition of Ihe singing cowboy alive. Along with slapstick humor. Ihey play classic and original western songs. Riders in the Sky are frequent guests on Austin City Limits and The Grand Ole Opry. They have brought the singing cowboy back to the big screen with their version of "Woody's Round-up' during Toy Story 2. Happy trails! UW-Parkside students and faculty are encouraged to attend all the events. For more information call the Students Information Center at 262-595-2345. The following is a list of the events being performed during the fall 2003 semester, the dates on which they will be performed, and a brief sununary of each event. • September 12, 2003, Richie Havens "Special Event" - Richie Havens has played his guitar at Woodstock in front of a vast number of different cultures. He played in the opening act of the celebrated event, and he is coming to UWParkside to re-establish some of that magic. His gospel-tinged vocals and dynamic guitar-strumming style will bring back old memories and create new ones. • October 2, 2003, "Singin' in the Rain" - Comes to UW- Parkside straight from Broadway. The music and dancing in this show carry over from the finest movie ever made! • November 7, 2003, 'La Bottine Souriante"- This nine-piece band from Quebec, Canada, has a lot of energy and musical passion. La -7 The Ranger News SEPTEMBER 2, 2003 Dear Emily ... BY EMILY WOOD ADVICE COLUMNIST RANGER NEWS Dear Emily, "I am a new student here at uw-Parkside. and 1 want to know what to do if! should get off to a poor academic start?" Signed,New & Nervous Dear New & Nervous: It is better that you have asked now instead of waiting until you really do need help. You could pay me to do your homework, but since you cannot afford me, you should talk to your academic advisor. Make sure he or she knows you are a 'newble. ~ so you can plan a course schedule that best fits you. Freshmen, transfer. and non-traditional students sometimes have a hard time adjusting to the rigorous academics of UW-Parkside. If you are having trouble in the classesyou are currently in, check out the Learning Assistance Center at Wyllie D175 or the Tutoring Center at Wyllie DI8D to see how they can assist you. Dear Emily, "I just started reading more lately, and I want to know if you can recommend any good books?" Signed, Loving that literature Dear Loving That Literature: You probably have enough books from your classes, right? First and foremost, those are the books that should be at the top of your reading list, but if you are still looking for something else, I would recommend asking your academic advisor if there is a "recommended reading" list for your major. These lists include fiction as well as nonfiction books, and reading them can really help you out in future courses or exams. You could also ask any of the professors in the English department what he or she would recommend. If all else fails, go with Toni Morrison; she ADVICE is a great writer whose worts you may soon be revisiting in future courses. Dear Emily, '1am an eighteen-year old female student at UW-Parkside and recently broke up with my boyfriend. I want to know if I should consider trying dating services because I do not like meeting guys in bars or nightclubs. What do you think?" Signed, Don't want a Dud Dear Don't want a Dud: Have you ever watched "Elimidate," "BlindDate," or "The 5th Wheel"? Dating services are just as cheesy as those reality television dating shows. You are not that desperate. The people who are in real relationships probably did not meet their partner in a bar. Check out the eligible men in your classes, get involved in a club or student organization, or come to any of the events held at UW-Parkside. There you can meet new people who have similar interests as you, without the drunkenness! Dear Emily, "I am a non-traditional student, and 1want to know if 1will fit in here at UW"Parkside? What could I do to feel more traditional?" Signed, Non-Traditional Student Dear Non-Traditional Student: The first step to fitting in at UWParkside is to be yourself. It may sound too wholesome and simple, but the only way you will be able to enjoy your college experience is to make it your own. Besides, this campus is wellknown for its large number of "non-traditional students" because UW-Parkside offers so many services, support, and " the only way you will be able to enjoy your college experience is to make it your own." accommodations for returning or non-traditional students. You will fit right in. Get involved in student clubs or organizations. A good start might be the Parkside Adult Student Alliance (PASA), which meets every Wednesday, at noon, in Molinaro D127. fl<t4t a. 1ItIte ••• Advice Column Disclaimer The opinions expressed here are solely for entertainment purposes. The Ranger News is not responsible for any misuse of the advice given. ·RN· With jermaine M. Davis of High Impact Training lEADING WITH GREATNESSand THRIVING AS A TEAM This workshop will provide you with the framework to capitalize on your strengths as a leader, establish credibility, build trust and empower, inspire and motivate those around you towards achieving the group's goals. You will learn how to avoid the seven fatal flaws of ineffective leaders. Research has shown that teams can produce increased creativity, maximum productivity, make better decisions by generating ideas from different perspectives. If you want to take your team to the next level-then this workshop is for you (but it's also for ANYONE who wants to take their own leadership potential to the next level!) . Lunch will be served Call 595-2278 or email engel@uwp.edu for further information or to reserve your space. Sponsored by Student Activities UNION SQUARE tm!m!m 8:30am-3:30pm ........ , -.~ ~8:.... ~T_h_e_R_a_ng~e!:£.Nr ~e~w~s:..... S;;;.;E;;;.;P...;T_E_M_B_E_R;,.;2., .:::20::::~ SPORTS ,,_.h~ 0;' ~rjl . f 'I~ 1 \\ ,"6-' '''' N s ;-''/ .\\!r..i"iiil---:"'~1_,,,' _~,~iliillI•l.l Wildcats make 1) th annual trek to UW-Parkside Kenosha, WI- After reporting to campus on Tuesday, Aug. 5 and holding its annual Media Day on Aug. 7, Northwestern moved its preseason camp to Kenosha, WI, for 12 days of practice, This is the 11th straight year the Wildcats have held part of their preseason camp at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside campus, The players could be seen around campus lounging inside taking a break from the heat and icing their aching muscles. Head Coach Randy Walker has high expectations for the team. They have a lot of young players especially on defense, Since they are a Big Ten school, they get a lot of publicity in the area. They host the Wisconsin Badgers on October 25 at Ryan Field in Evanston, lL. Northwestern returned to Evanston, lL Aug. 20 to prepare WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1JU' 10:00 AM • UNION BRIDGE Twelve local financial institutions provide information about their services. for its Aug. 30 opener at Kansas. "Brett Basanez has had a great camp, his mastery of the offense, his understanding of what we're trying to do is as good as any quarterback I've been around." Quarterback Brett Basanez and the ",.1 of Ihe Wildcats hold their n"'l practice In Kenosha, Wis. on Aug. 8. • ALL STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS MEETING Required for all UW-P student organizations and Greek organizations; please send at least one officer. You will receive all the policy and procedure changes, along with other important information. One representative from your organization must attend one of the following dates: Monday, September 22, 7-8pm, Union 104/106 Tuesday, September 23, Noon-1pm, Union 104/106 Sponsored by Student Activities 9 The Ranger News SEPTEMBER 2, 2003 UW-Parkside' Women's Soccer Schedule Sunday August 31 at Wheeling Jesuit noon Saturday SePtember6 NORTHWOOD noon Sunday SePtember7 CONCORDIA-ST. PAUL 1:00p.m. Friday SePtember 12 at Ferris State 4:00p.m. Friday SePtember 19 at Southern Indiana 5:00p.m. Sunday 8ePtember 21 at Kentucky Wesleyan noon Friday SeDtember26 OtJNICY 1:15 p.m. Sunday 'September 28 MISSOURI-ST. LOUIS IlOon ~3 at lewis noon ~r5 at SIU:Edwardsvilte" noon Friday October 10 at SaintJosepb's 5:00 p.m. Sunday October 12 SAINT XAVIER noon Friday October 17 BELLARMINE 1:15 p.m. Sunday October 19 NORTHERN KENTUCKY noon Saturday October 25 INDIANAPOLIS noon Sunday October 26 CARDINAL STRITCH noon Sunday November 2 GLVC Quarter Final TBA Friday November 7 GLVC Semifinals TBA Saturday November 9 GLVC Championship TBA MEN'S 2003 FALL CROSS COUNTRy SCHEDULE Sat. Sept 20 MIDWEST INVITATIONAL 12:30 Sat. Sept 27 at Roy Griak Invitational 11:00 Sat. OCl4 at Loyola Invitational 11:15 Sat. OCll8 . P11:I0'.0RKSIDEINVITATIONAL - Sat. Oct 25 GLVC Championships - Lewis U. 10:00 Sat. Nov 8 at NCAA GL Regional - Allendale, MI 10:00 Sat. Nov 22 at NCAA Championships Raleigh, NC 12:00 SPORTS UW-Parkside Men's Soccer Schedule g a Saturday August 30 TRINITY INTERNATIONAL 3:00p.m. Saturday September 6 @Rockhurst noon Sunday ea September 7 ! @Truman State noon Saturday September 13 SAINT XAVIER 3:00 p.rn, ~ Monday , September 15 SAINT FRANCIS 4:00 p.m. Friday September 19 @Southem Indiana 7:30p.m. Sunday September 21 @Kentucky Wesleyan 2:30 p.m. Friday September 26 QUINCY 3:30 p.m. Sunday September 28 MISSOURI-ST LOUIS 2:30p.m. Friday October 3 @Lewis 2:30 p.m. Sunday October 5 @SIU-Edwardsville 2:30 p.m. Friday October 10 @Saint Joseph's 7:30 p.m. Friday October 17 2003 Women's Volleyball Schedule BELLARMINE 3:30p.m. Sunday October 19 NORTHERN KENTUCKY 2:30 p.m. Saturday October 25 INDIANAPOLIS 2:30p.m. Sunday October 26 CARDINAL STRITCH 2:00p.m. Sunday November 2 GLVC Quarter-finals t.b.a. Friday November 7 GLVC Semi-finals Sunday November 9 GLVC Championship 10 SEPTEMBER 2 2!103J BY SHARON GEIBEL COpy EDITOR RANGER NEWS { Within the last eight years. a concerted effort has been made by a group of ordinary, but zealous citizens to bring public access cable television to Racine. While the city of Racine has had cable television for over thirty years, public access to cable television has been nonexistent. Racine's cable service, TIme Warner, has produced local programming, which includes city parades and the highschool prom. Outside of Time Warner's limited programming, there is another world few people in Racine know about, full of unlimited programming ideas and public access to a cable channel, but there is much debate about whether this world will ever become a reality for Racine. Public access cable television is a television facility open to the public, in which, an average citizen may use equipment and produce his own television program free of charge, and then, view it on a cable channel. This concept is currently taking place in cities, towns. and villages around the state including Sun Prairie, West Allis, and Kenosha. Public access cable television could potentially provide an alternative to Milwaukee-based news programming by having news programming which is locally orientated. As the city of Milwaukee has grown, Milwaukee news programs have, delegated less on-air time to Racine area news. Racine residents are then forced to get local news from the radio or The Radne Journal Times. Programming on public access cable television could allow for an opportunity to "show-oft: Racine in its best light to prospective businesses and manufacturers. possibly bringing jobs to Racine. Those interested in the First Amendment, particularly the part about free speech, could use public access cable television as a means to voice their opinions. Around the country, it is common for citizens to use public access television to voice their politicai messages because the costs of advertising associated The Ran er News OPINION service and the city has built -in funding for public access television via the franchise lee tax. Racine has neglected to do this, but it seems the most viable way. ~ • Everyone in the state of Wisconsin is well aware of the state's budget woes. Racine's elected offidals are searching out new ways to pay for all the services the city provides without increasing taxes. Brown said, "The franchise fee has always gone into a general fund which supplies money for the general operation of the city. There has been a select group of people, a few aldermen and some others, who feel the city needs public access television, but ejected officials have not seen a public outcry for public access cable televiston.' Because there appears to be no public outcry for the service, the franchise fees collected have been diverted by the City Council to areas which appear to have more critical need. Mullen believes there is a problem with this scenario. She says, •Joe Johnson does not buy cable service so he is not paying the franchise fee. John • Smith does buy cable service so he is paying the franchise fee. If the franchise fee John Smith pays does not go towards public access cable service, but instead, the franchise fee is diverted to other dty services (as is the case now) because the City Council needs the money to go towards these services and doesn't want to raise taxes to do it, John Smith Racine awaits public access cable television. .. pays more towards city service vote. In hi VIew, this ISan indio than Joe Johnson. In addition to reo way of vetoing the funding. the fact that no one gets public Shields said, "II appears MaYOt access cable television, cable sub- Becker ha adopted the preVious scribers are unfairly paying more mayor's <lance that public aCCt!S for city services than other re i- cable television in Racine is of . dents." interest 10 the resident of Radnt, Racine's Cable Commission and if public a S televi ion is would like to bring the franchise g ing 10 be funded in the future, fee debate into the public spot- why spend S50,000 to SIan it." light. Alderman Shields believe If Racine resident. want public twenty-percent of the franchise a cess cable television. the dufee collected would be an ade- tens will have 10 make their quate amount with which to fund opinions known, otherwise. it public access cable television. appears thai the effon f the That would amount 10 a little Racine Cable Comm\. sion will be over S120,000 annually. Mullen, fruitles . Aid rrnan hield said, commented, "Racine has given "Racine' public Incial need to the Cable Commission S50,000 hear from their con muems conthis year for start-up costS and to cerning publi a e cable televibuy equipment for public acces sion.· Next year' budget for the programming. At this time, the city of Racine is currently being commission is still deciding upon drafted by the city departments, the best way to use the funds." with finalizali n taking pia e in According to A1dennan Shields, late November. Residents can the mayor's office is asking that contact Mayor Gary Be ker at the S50,000 be "re-evaluated" and 262-636-9111 or c ntact their sent back to committee for another city alderman. ~RNwith broadcast television are overwhelming. Public access television could also be used to make public announcements or cover local events. Other public access television stations have citizens who have produced programming about cooking, local sports events, city tours, and children's programming. The Racine Cable Commission is an advocate for public access cable television in Racine. Serving in an advisory capacity to the mayor of Racine, Gary Becker, and the City Council, the Cable Commission's other purpose is to serve the public's best interest where public access cable television is concerned. The commfssion is an appointed body comprised of dtizens who think the time has come for public access cable television in the city of Racine. Alderman Michael Shields of the 3rd District, who chairs the Cable Commission, says, "I'm 300% in support of Racine having public access cable television. Racine is an "All American City" and needs to come out of the 1800's." According to Megan Mullen, a member of the Cable Commission and an Associate Professor in the Communication department at Uw-Parkslde, Racine residents would not have to pay extra for the privilege of having public access cable television because subscribers of cable television are already footing the bill .. Mullen says, "The Cable Commission believes the franchise fee tax collected by Time Warner is supposed to provide the funding for public access cable television. " The franchise fee is a local tax negotiated by the City Council, its lawyers. and Time Warner that is paid by cable subscribers. According to David Brown, the Interim Finance Director for the city of Racine, "In the year 2002, the city of Racine has collected $608,941.06 for franchise fees from Time Warner." Yet, until this year, there has been no funding provided for public access to the cable network. 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