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Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview Melissa Olson Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed John Sullivan OHMS Object Contains OHMS Hyperlink (link to the XML file within the OHMS Viewer) https://archives.uwp.edu/ohms-viewer/render.php?cachefile=UWPMC011_01.xml OHMS Object Text Contains the OHMS Index and/or Transcript and is what makes the contents of the OHMS object searchable in Omeka 5.4 UWPMC011_SullivanSlideShow Interview with John Sullivan, 2010 22:01 UWP Manuscript Collection 011 John Sullivan Collection UWPMC011 John Sullivan Collection University of Wisconsin - Parkside Archives &amp ; Area Research Center Aviation Pilots Airports John Sullivan Melissa Olson mp4 UWPMC011_SullivanSlideShow.mp4 1:|7(13)|14(3)|26(14)|34(2)|41(9)|48(16)|56(11)|64(17)|72(14)|79(13)|85(11)|92(6)|107(2)|122(15)|132(6)|139(4)|145(1)|156(12)|166(7)|173(3)|176(45) 0 https://archives.uwp.edu/files/video/UWPMC011_SullivanSlideShow.mp4 Other video English 18 Interest in flying I wanted to know how you got interested in flying. John Sullivan talks about his experiences with aviators and hanging out at the Kenosha airport as a child, and how they influenced him to want to become a pilot. 151 Teachers and learning to fly Where did you learn? Who were your teachers? Sullivan tells the story of meeting Ruth Harman and learning to fly. 235 Ruth Harman Can you tell me more about Ruth Harman? John Sullivan describes Ruth Harman’s background and her career as an instructor and stunt pilot. 336 Female pilots Were there a lot of women pilots or was that difficult for-- John Sullivan recalls how there were only a few female pilots at the time compared to the time of the interview, especially prior to World War II. 379 John Sullivan's first airplane Can you tell me about the first airplane that you ever bought? John Sullivan talks about the first plane he owned, his experiences and memories of flying it, and what happened to it. 771 Loop de Loops Did you do a lot of loop de loops? Sullivan describes some of the stunts he performed. 794 Safety regulations Were the safety regulations--were there a lot of? Sullivan compares the safety regulations from when he was flying to those today, describing them and giving his opinion on them. 873 Horlick Racine Airport Can you tell me about Horlick Racine Airport? Sullivan gives a brief history of the Horlick Racine Airport, describing the changes that took place over the years during his time running the airport. He talks about the runways and hangars that were constructed during his time there. 1028 Main income source of the Horlick Racine Airport What was the main source of income when you were managing the airport? Where did the airport make its money? Sullivan talks about how the sale of gasoline and jet fuel was the primary income source for the Horlick Racine Airport, especially during the 1970s. 1107 The Breakfast Club Can you tell me about the Breakfast Club? Sullivan describes the origins and purpose of the Breakfast Club, as well as the individuals that were a part of it. 1268 Favorite part of flying What do you love the most about flying? Sullivan briefly shares both his least favorite and most favorite part of flying. Oral History John Sullivan talks about how he got involved with aviation, the pilots he worked with, and shares stories about flying in Kenosha and Racine. Melissa Olson: This is Melissa Olson. I&#039 ; m at University of Wisconsin Parkside and I&#039 ; m interviewing John Sullivan. Today is Wednesday, April 28th, 2010. Thank you so much for coming here today. I wanted to know how you got interested in flying. John Sullivan: Well, to start with I-- when I was still in grade school, I walked out to the airport one day and-- the airport was -- at that time in the cavalry building on Sheridan Road, and that building still stands today, and it was the cavalry building horse barn. And I just happened to look in the open door and Hart Smith, the first aviator that was permanently--resident of Kenosha was sitting down and working on the tail-surface of an airplane. He said to me, &quot ; Hey kid!&quot ; he said, &quot ; Would you hand me that can of paint?&quot ; I crossed the room and took the can of paint and gave it to Hart Smith. Then I sat around with him all day and that summer I hung around the airport. I was probably a pest of a kid. And at the fall of the year he gave me a ride in an airplane and -- and that was the thing that sold me on looking at airplanes -- and loving airplanes. It was my introduction to airplanes and I never got over it. Olson: Nice. Where did you learn? Who were your teachers? Sullivan: When did I learn? Olson: Yeah. Sullivan: I learned to fly in May of 1937. A friend of mine named Christensen I gave him--We went out for a ride one day and we went past the airport and I said &quot ; Oh, let&#039 ; s stop in the airport and see Ruth and Herb.&quot ; because Herb Walraven and Ruth Harman were running the airplane-- or the airport rather. And they were friends of mine-- or actually, Herb was a good friend of my brother&#039 ; s. And I just stopped in because I knew them and Ruth said &quot ; Well, come for a ride&quot ; and I went for a ride in that airplane and that was the beginning of my instruction. And, about a month later, Ruth soloed me. I soloed after about seven hours of instructions. I soloed the airplane and that began my career. Olson: Can you tell me more about Ruth Harman? Sullivan: Ruth was a-- her father was a very prominent man in town at the time. And she learned to fly and she became-- she bought a Taylorcraft. And she started--she got up to as far as-- she got her instructor&#039 ; s rating and she got her commercial license. And Ruth was very active later-- a little later in life, she became--she was-- pretty famous for being a stunt pilot. Ruth had a lot of aviation experience. She taught-- Oh I estimate it at probably 50 guys. She taught about 50 people how to fly. And she was good at it. She flew with me until I had about 200 hours and-- total time in her airplanes. And when I went into the service, I got away from the airport. Olson: Were there a lot of women pilots or was that difficult for-- Sullivan: Very, very few women pilots. And they-- there&#039 ; s quite a few now. There&#039 ; s a lot of women who are airline pilots. But at that time there was very few-- I don&#039 ; t imagine it was over a dozen licensed, women pilots in the 30s and 40s before the war. Olson: Can you tell me about the first airplane that you ever bought? Sullivan: The first airplane that I ever bought, I paid $360 dollars for it, and I had to borrow the money. But anyway, it was a three-place open biplane and it was a very, very good flying airplane. And I flew it along a lot and-- the only thing that I didn&#039 ; t like about the airplane that-- at night-- the first time that I flew the airplane at night, it scared the hell out of me because we&#039 ; d be [unintelligible] the cinders--or not cinders, but little pieces of carbon were coming out of the exhaust pipe and they were red hot, and they were landing on the wing and I thought, &quot ; well they might catch on fire&quot ; , but they never did. And in the daytime I never saw them. I had the airplane until I went in the service, and while I was gone Howie Posselt, a good friend of mine, sold the airplane and I lost track of it-- for 30 years. And around 1980 or 81, I called a government registration and they found the-- they had a listing on the airplane. And I called the fellow up that owned it and after-- I asked him if he wanted to sell the airplane and he said &quot ; Well&quot ; , he says, &quot ; I&#039 ; m restoring it, another antique right now&quot ; and he says &quot ; I could use the money&quot ; . He says &quot ; Well, I&#039 ; ll sell it to you&quot ; . I said, &quot ; Well, what do you want for it?&quot ; and he said, &quot ; Well, I&#039 ; ll sell it to you for $45,000&quot ; . That was $45,000 dollars and that was a lot more dough than I paid for it. And when I had the old biplane in 1937, I had the--my $362 dollar airplane-- 65 dollar airplane I--Howie Posselt, he and I were together almost all the time. We were very, very close friends. And we were coming back from Racine, I believe it was Racine. And we were about-- over the county line and-- or the state line, rather. And I poked the nose down and Howie was up in the front and I was in-- I was flying that airplane. And I poked the nose down and started to pick up speed because Howie was--he climbed out of the cockpit and he was out on the wing. And I was going to put the airplane into a loop. And fortunately for Howard, the airplane had a flying wire that was out of rig, and it began to hum because we were picking up speed, and it was humming and vibrating and humming. And Howie quick jumped in the cockpit and put the safety belt on. And then I thought, well, the joke was over because it was nothing that--make a loop for. And we came in and landed at the airport in Kenosha. And I had a little leak in the radiator. And the radiator was--to cool-- the engine coolant, it was situated underneath the landing gear--or underneath the fuselage between the landing gear and it had a small leak in it. And after every flight or every day we&#039 ; d--I&#039 ; d have to put water in the radiator to-- for coolant. And we landed at Waukegan--Kenosha, rather and Howie was--I told Howie to get some water, &quot ; we gotta fill the radiator&quot ; . And he went and got a five-gallon can of water. And the filler cap for the radiator was up through the top of the cabin and you had to fill it from the top side of the cabin-- or the fuselage. And when Howie was gonna pick--he was gonna pull himself up with the safety belt that was just thrown out from the front cockpit. And when he pulled it-- when he pulled on the safety belt, the safety belt broke and he had it in his hand. And he thought right away, he thought about flying--we were coming from Waukegan. And if he would&#039 ; ve been in the--in the cockpit and I would&#039 ; ve looped, he&#039 ; d have fallen out of that airplane for-- because that belt it was just, it was rotten. The water had gotten down in the sides of the seats and rotted away the safety belt. And if it would&#039 ; ve been-- it would&#039 ; ve been curtains for Howard if I would&#039 ; ve continued and made a loop, he&#039 ; d have fallen out for sure. Olson: Wow. Did you do a lot of loop-de-loops? Sullivan: Huh? Olson: Did you do a lot of loop-de-loops? Sullivan: Oh, I did--later in the years I did that, yes, lots of them. Olson: Yeah? Sullivan: Spins and loops and--It was a big thing then. Olson: Yeah? Were the safety regulations, were there a lot of-- Sullivan: Oh, it was a good amount of regulations and-- flying, but nothing like it is today. Olson: Right. Sullivan: You&#039 ; re-- like today you&#039 ; re told at what altitude you have to fly at and what-- and every direction. Say for instance, you&#039 ; re flying north and you-- you gotta fly at an altitude plus-- an even altitude and if you&#039 ; re flying south you gotta fly at an odd altitude and if you&#039 ; re flying east you gotta fly at an odd altitude less 500 feet and there&#039 ; s so much-- there&#039 ; s so many more regulations that there&#039 ; s no fun in flying anymore. It&#039 ; s all business and the pleasures are-- the individual pleasures are gone. Olson: Yeah? Can you tell me about the Horlick-Racine Airport? Sullivan: Horlick-Racine Airport, it was built on four farms. They were rented by--they were owned by the Horlick Malted Milk Company and-- but they rented out these four-- these two farms. And they eventually were turned from farmers into the airport. And Carlyle Godske was the original manager at the airport. When I took the airport over, the airport didn&#039 ; t have any paved runways or any runway marked-- any marked runways at all. It was just an open field that we--that they used as an airport they-- from 1940 to 1950, for 10 years they just used as a field-- as an open field. The airport-- we built-- the first runway we built was 2600 feet long it was an east runway-- east-west runway. And it was--the airport used that runway quite a bit. And--but we finally at the end, we finally closed that runway and used it just for a taxiway for the two constructions. And our northwest runway was the longest runway, it was almost--it was around 8000 feet long. And it was used for bigger airplanes. And because Johnson Wax was buying bigger airplanes and heavier airplanes, that we had to have that long runway. And the hangars that were originally built by Godske, they were torn down and they were all replaced for bigger airplanes. Olson: What was the main source of income for -- Sullivan: What? Olson: What was the main source of income when you were managing the airport? What-- Where did the airport make its money? Sullivan: Oh, I had a real good business in selling gasoline and jet fuel because at one time, Racine was the third airport in the state of Wisconsin to-- business wise. And that was around 78-79--1977, 1978, 1979 I sold over a million gallons of jet--of airplane fuel that&#039 ; s a combined jet fuel and gasoline and I was the third busiest airport in the state of Wisconsin. Milwaukee was the number one airport and Madison was the second and I was the third. Olson: Wow. Can you tell me about the Breakfast Club? Sullivan: Well, the Breakfast Club--when I retired in 1983, there was six other men besides myself that were going to retire or had retired. And I told-- I was talking to two of them and I said, &quot ; We ought to get together once a month and have breakfast&quot ; . I said, &quot ; We&#039 ; re all going to go in different directions from now on, and we&#039 ; ll probably never see each other again&quot ; . And so they were all in agreement with it and we had our first breakfast at the Holiday Inn and the seven of us are-- were together. There was two pilots from Twin Disc, one of the Twin Disc chief pilots, the chief pilot from Johnson Wax, and the chief pilot from Kearney Trucker in Milwaukee, and a controller--one of the controllers from Milwaukee, and an airline pilot from United from Waukegan was--these seven men. And this coming May, May of 19--2010, rather, will be our 274th breakfast. And never--we never have missed a Monday. And we generally have, recently, our group has grown to average from 30 to 50 men a meeting. We-- they never-- we never missed a Monday and we&#039 ; ve never-- we only had two days that we didn&#039 ; t have a breakfast. One was because the restaurant was closed for remodeling and we got snowed out one Monday too, and that was the only two missed. But, as I say the-- our 274th one is this year. Olson: Wow. What do you love the most about flying? Sullivan: What do I like about-- Olson: What the most? What&#039 ; s the best part of flying? Sullivan: What I least like about flying was--I don&#039 ; t know, for some reason or other, at night in the evening, I&#039 ; d always have a real-- a melancholy feeling when-- at night. And that I didn&#039 ; t care for. But flying, if the weather&#039 ; s nice and if it&#039 ; s a beautiful day, there&#039 ; s nothing more pleasurable than flying, I think. The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System video Interviews may only be reproduced with permission from the University of Wisconsin - Parkside Archives &amp ; Area Research Center. 0 UWPMC011_01.xml UWPMC011_01.xml 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 Interview with John Sullivan, 2010 Description An account of the resource When John Sullivan was still a young boy in grade school, he walked down to what was then an airfield in Kenosha, Wisconsin. That piece of land not far from Lake Michigan belonged to Hart Smith, one of Kenosha's first aviators. Smith was working on his airplane inside of his barn – a former cavalry horse barn – when he spied Sullivan and asked the boy to hand him a can of paint. Sullivan helped him work on his plane, a Curtiss Jenny, for the rest of the afternoon. That fall, Smith took the young boy for a ride in the aircraft. During an interview, Mr. Sullivan recalled, "It was my introduction to airplanes and I never got over it." In this interview, John Sullivan discusses how he got interested in flying, learning to fly and buying his first aircraft, women in aviation, and his time managing the Horlick Racine Airport. In 2009, Mr. Sullivan donated his collection of over 400 photographs, newspaper clippings, and aviator biographies to UW-Parkside. To view the digital collection see:&nbsp;<a href="https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/ParksideAviation" title="Parkside Aviation" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span>https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/ParksideAviation</span></a> Subject The topic of the resource Aviation Pilots Airports Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2010-04-28 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource video Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral history https://archives.uwp.edu/files/original/23f49e076c4f87ec61b4a958298c7c54.pdf afc1805968fa2a1438a4575141b6c5bd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource University of Wisconsin - Parkside Ranger News Description An account of the resource Student newspaper of UW-Parkside Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document October 9, 2012 The Rane« ««"• B wrmen and edited by students of the University of Wisconsin Parkside and they are soley responsible for its editorial policy and content. Fall Fest Kick-Off leaves students amazed Laura Ellen Pate Bridgers PatebOO 1 @uwp.edu One of the performers captivating the audience at the Dead Man's Carnival. The recent Fall Fest 2012 Kick-Off was a blast with its vaudevilhan circus show, prize wheel, and lollipop tree. As the students gathered in Main Place, a thrilling atmosphere could be felt all around. The highlight of the event was the show by Milwaukee-based act Dead Mans Carnival. Though not all thirty-six performers of the show performed at the Kick-Off, "Gypsy" Geoff Marsh, Sanjula Vamana, and belly dancer Layali were showcased. Marsh wowed the audience with his juggling and plate-spinmng acts, juggling balls, oversized knives, and pins. He even presented some skill with his hat, rolling it from shoulder to shoulder and catching it on the backs of his legs like a hackey sack. He amazed the audience with his ability to spin plates on long, thin, upright wooden sticks and even asked for volunteers to hold the sticks as he set the plates spinning. Our very own Ranger Bear gave this a try! The most exciting part of Marsh's performance was his rope walking act. As six audience volunteers held the rope taut he teetered from one end to the other and added a few juggled pins on his way back across. It is hard to imagine that just six years ago this very man was sleeping in a park in Milwaukee, "When we first got started we were nothing," remarks Marsh when asked of his beginnings with Dead Mans Circus. He maintains that the group always wanted to keep a very risque, punk rock, do-it-yourself style and it was obvious on Monday that they have stayed true to that ideal. Sanjula Vamana, who got his start with being tied up and stuffed into boxes by his siblings as a child, had some funny and edgy acts to display. As a master of the bullwhip he precisely halved every cluster of spaghetti noodles held in the mouth and between the legs of Marsh. As a worn looking fan was brought to the stage its sides fell away, host Pinky remarked, "It is in fact Sanjula's only fan," to the laughter of the audience. Vamana proceeded to stop the fan using the metal piercing in his tongue. He even gave the audience a few laughs in the form of his own audience volunteer. While a girl thought Vamana See Fall Fest, page 5 Obama vs. Romney: Foreign Policy discussion at Parkside James Burns burns029@uwp.edu A lot has been going on in this contentious presidential political climate. Especially now, with the first presidential debate so recently under our belts, many are starting to think about the people that surround two candidates such as Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. Questions like: Who are the people who will handle our increasingly complicated economic dealings with China? Who will determine our stance on Iran's increasingly antagonistic position towards the United States? Enter Peggy James of the Political Science Department here at UW-Parkside. In her presentation to an audience composed of varied groups, such as students from her own classes, other teachers, and interested citizens of Kenosha, she laid out an explanation of each candidate's general background in American foreign policy, and the cabinet of advisors they utilize to make such crucial decisions. In the beginning, James started with questions posed to the audience to determine what we really knew about each candidate's approach. For example, which candidate is being attacked by his opponents for trying to spread democracy and human rights at the barrel of a gun. Between Obama, and Romney, the answer was, in fact, Obama, with his supposed over-enthusiasm to send military aid to rebels in Libya during Gaddafi's reign. Additionally, not to be out done, Romney came up as the candidate that supports a NATO backed campaign of intervention into Syria. As Peggy posited in her presentation, the American Presidency is designed to disappoint. Ironically, as Salma Yusuf put it, "Foreign policy and international relations is as much about actors, personalities, and relationships as it is about substantive policy and protocol". This pretty much boils everything down to a massive game of, "Who is who, who do you know, and how well do you know everybody else?" Professor James proceeded to go through the rosters of both candidates' foreign policy advisory boards and analyzed them. The results turned out to be rather interesting. Obama's cabinet was relatively small, all things considered, consisting of only three men: Mark Lippert, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asia and Pacific who has virtually no experience actually dealing with Asia in any capacity equitable to his position; Ben See Foreign Policy, page 3 The Ranger News October 9, 2012 ^ RpTahneq e r * News I'nivcrsilx ol Wisc onsin Park side Student News paper 900 Wood Road Kenosha, WI 53141 Phone: (262) 595-2287 Fax: (262) 595-2295 E-mail: rangernews@uwp.edu Editor in Chief: Emily Harring harri091@uwp.edu Executive Editor: Maggie Lawler lawle020@uwp.edu Lead Photographer: Carl Rollmann roll mOO 1 @ uwp .edu Staff Reporters: James Burns burns029@ uwp .edu Laura Ellen Pate Bridgers Pateb001@uwp.edu Steven Niemi niemi004@ uwp .edu Nick Knebel knebe001@uwp.edu Lisa Gagliardo gagli012@uwp.edu Adrienne Trumbo trumb005@uwp.edu Jennifer Schmidt schmil57@uwp.edu Ryan Padlo padlo006@uwp.edu Copy Editors: Photographers: Cartoonists: Designers: James Burns burns029@uwp.edu Michael Jensen jense089@uwp.edu Hailey Foglio fogli001@uwp.edu Nick Knebel knebe001@uwp.edu Carl Rollmann rol ImOO 1 @ uwp .edu Zak Eden edenOOO 1 @ uwp .edu Walter Trush trush002@uwp.edu Maggie Lawler lawle020@uwp.edu MISSION STATF.MF.NT: THE RANGER NEWS STRIVES TO INFORM, EDUCATE, AND ENGAGE THE UW-PARKSIDE COMMUNITY BY PUB LISHING WELL-WRITTEN, ACCURATE STUDENT JOURNALISM ON A BIWEEKLY BASIS, AS WELL AS ONLINE. The Ranger News meetings are every Friday at noon in MOLN 107. All students and faculty of UW-Parkside are welcome to attend. Have any comments, concerns, questions, or story ideas? Please e-mail us at: rangernews@uwp.edu. Like to meet with us? We are located in the Student Center in room L101A. Letter from the editor Am I the only one in complete shock that it is all ready October? While I am in love with the brisk days and nights, I am not in love with the fact that I have the GRE on the 13th. When I tell some friends about the test and the process of applying for graduate school (a long, tedious, stressful process), they question if it really seems worth it. I may complain about the process and what I have to do to apply, but I have not once since I began researching different universities wondered if it is worth it. Of course it is. I can think of very few things that are more important (to me) than furthering my education. Of course, academia is not going to be the route everyone takes, which is fine, but why is it academia is one of the paths that always has to defend itself on being worth all the trouble? If any Parksidians are in the process of applying for graduate school, be sure to check out the information session at 11AM on Monday in Wyllie D175. For fellow graduating English majors looking into graduate school, a Q&A is coming up on the 17th. The semester seems to be flying by, probably because we have been shortened to 14 weeks. Midterms approach-eth, so remember to dedicate a fair amount of time to studying. That said, also remember that you need some time to rest. I speak from experience. And don't forget the help some good music and tea can be for studying. I would be far less productive without Bon Iver and blueberry tea to aid me with writing my essays. 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Mathis Gallery, The Rita 12:00PM-6:00PM Art Exhibition: 2012 Wisconsin Visual Arts Juried Exhibition UW-Parkside Fine Arts Gallery, The Rita 6:00PM-7:00PM Speaker: Rebecca Heineman Poplar Room, Student Center 12 October Center 12:00PM-1:00PM Hispanic Heritage Month Speak Out Walnut Room, Student Center 11:00AM 2:00PM Day Without Stigma Under the Bridge, 12:00PM- 1:00 PM Student To Er Molinaro 149 12:00PM-1:00PM How to Write a Proposal Walnut Room, Student Center Send us your press releases, news tips, and opinions! Email us at: rangernews@uwp.edu October y, zuiz 12 October 5:00PM-6:00PM Queer-e-oke The Den, Student Center 13 October 12:00PM-6:00PM Art Exhibition: "Salvaged Views" UW-Parkside Foundation Gallery, The Rita 6:00AM-10:00AM 12:00PM-6:00PM Art Exhibition: "Steal Like an Artist" Emile H. Mathis Gallery The Rita candidates analyzed Rhodes, National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications; and Denis McDonough, who attained his position of Deputy National Security Advisor through clout, having close ties with Obama. Conversely Romney is overloaded with a proverbial army of three hundred foreign policy advisors: Max Boot, whose opinions on the conflict in Afghanistan and other trouble spots in the world crave enlightenment; John Bolton, who holds a lifelong disdain for anything multi-lateral, basically giving him built in bias; Gofer Black, Former Vice Chair of Blackwater, Inc. (now named Xe), who led Bush Jr s rendition program; and Dan Senor who was quoted as saying, "Well, off the record, Paris is burning, but on the record, security and stability are returning to Iraq." It pretty much seems like a choice between the inept and the uncompromising when it comes to foreign policy They each have their warts, so neither seems like an attractive option. If Foreign Policy actually becomes an issue in lieu of the monstrous state of the economy which is far from likely at this point in the race/both candidates will have to do some reevaluating of their cabinet style choices if they are to convince voters that their vision for Americas position in world affairs abroad is sustainable. Otherwise, they run the very serious risk of alienating concerned independents and the more moderate elements of their respective parties. 12:00PM-6:00PM Art Exhibition: 2012 Wisconsin Visual Arts Juried Exhibition UW-Parkside Fine Arts Gallery, The Rita 19 October 10:00 AM-12:30PM 7:00PM-10:00PM Parkside Theater presents: "Three Penny Opera" Black Box Theatre, The Rita 20 October 7:00PM-10:00PM Parkside Theater presents: "Three Penny Opera" Black Box Theatre, The Rita Next Level G A M I N C O N I I N E Interested in video games with an academic twist? If so, NextLevel, UW-Parkside's premier gaming and tech website and podcast is the place for you! Reviews on Final Fantasy XIII-2, Soul Calibur V, the first podcasts, and more can be found at www.nlgo.net. Next- Level can also be found on Facebook under NextLevel Gaming. NextLevel airs on WIPZ every Sunday at 7PM. Check them out today! Attention all UWParkside Student Organizations Looking to advertise upcoming events in an issue of The Ranger News? Email us at rangernews .uwp .edu for rates! The Ranger News October 9, 2012 Lady Rangers let the bodies hit the floor Ryan Padlo padlo006@uwp.edu If I had to play a soundtrack to the lady Rangers' soccer game against Bellarmine on Friday, it would be Drowning Pools "Let the bodies hit the floor." There wasn't too much action in terms of great offensive play and great defense from both squads, for the first sixty minutes of the game. On the other hand, there were some absolute kill shots on the field that would have warranted a fine, and suspension, from Roger Goodell (NFLs commissioner). That was until Madison Pickett placed a perfect pass to Megan Owens for the first goal of the game in the 64th minute. That goal brought instant energy to the team, and crowd. That energy was soon snapped once Bellarmine retaliated with a goal of their own in the 80th minute. The lady Rangers kept up the stingy defense to force the game into O.T. The first nine minutes of overtime was a lot like the first 63 minutes of the game: tough defense, tough girls, no shots. As soon as I started to pack it up to leave the lady Rangers stole the ball and broke down field. Ashley Meyer passed the ball ahead to a wide open Stephanie Barsuli. Stephanie, on the left side of the box, lined up a shot and fired away with a thunderous blast. Amy Kunowski, the goalkeeper for Bellarmine, dove to try to save the ball but there was nothing she could do because the ball had already blown by her like the roadrunner for a goal in the right corner. The lady Rangers pulled out an exciting upset over the 30th ranked Bellarmine knights. When I asked the coach what were the keys to the game he responded, "Strategically, we moved from three in the back to four" late in the first half. He also felt this was "a huge win" for the program, because this shows they can play with anybody in the country. Keep up the good job ladies. The UW-Parkside fan base is behind you 100 percent. Above: Stephanie Barsuli makes a break with the ball. Below: The Lady Rangers cheer together after a well deserved victory. Parkside Men s Soccer: A tale of two halves Ryan Padlo padlo006@uwp.edu The UW-Parkside men's soccer team lost 2-0 Friday afternoon at home to Bellarmine University. The first half was completely dominated by Bellarmine. The Rangers looked over powered, over matched, and just out played in the first half. Bellarmine put constant pressure on the Rangers' defense all half. Nick Haftalin, UW-Parkside goalkeeper, was under constant assault. The Rangers could not clear the ball out of their zone. If the Rangers did clear the ball and went on the offensive it was only for thirty seconds at most. Then a Bellarmine player would steal the ball, and another attack on the ranger goal would happen. The first half was a bit chippy between the two teams. There was some pushing and shoving going on when fighting for position, even when there was no position to fight for. Bellarmine scored both of their goals in the first half. Bellarmine had complete momentum of the game going into the halffime. When the opening whistle blew for the second half, the Rangers took the ball and shoved it down the throat of Bellarmines defense. The Rangers getting their first great shot on goal of the game came with in the first minute of the second half. The shot was a bit rush and sailed over the goal. That was there best opportunity to score all game. Coach Zitzke, UW-\Parkside coach, said it would have been big for us to score in the first five minutes of the second half; "We would have put them on their heels, and it would have been a whole new ball game." Even with the squandered opportunity, the Rangers did not keep their heads down, and stayed on the attack. A few minutes later, the Rangers got another decent shot, but this was also air mailed over the goal. Bellarmine started to feel heat of the Rangers attack, and began to play a little dirty. Momentum was up in the air and it looked like the Rangers were about to snatch it. Just then a Bellarmine player blatantly threw down a Rangers player, but not a single referee saw it. This is when things really started to really get physical between both teams. The referees starting to sense the pick up in physical play and were looking to make an example out of someone. That someone was a UW-Parkside player who was hit with a red card for a tackle on the ball. He was clearly going for the ball, but the officials wanted to settle both teams down. This was a controversial call at best. The referee was way out of line with throwing that red card like he was handing out candy on Halloween. I never like to say the officials determine the outcome of a game, especially when UW-Parkside was already down two to nothing, but that red card completely took the wind out of the Rangers' sail and halted all hopes of a come back. From there on out the game was pretty much a stalemate. Even playing with one less player, the majority of the second half the Rangers played with much more passion and intensity then the first half. [I] was very proud of the way the team fought back in the second half," said Coach Zitzke. Nick Haftalin played exceptionally wel,l with multiple jumping saves in the middle of traffic thicker then downtown Chicago during rush hour on a Friday night. We had a nice turn out for the game, but we need more students to come out and support our mens soccer team who fight for us fellow Rangers! October 9, 2012 The Ranger News ainment Fall Fest: A "Dead Man's" carnival to remember to be popping the balloons that she held with each crack of his whip, Marsh actually hovered nearby, popping each with a pin. How was she to know, though, when both Vamana and herself were blindfolded? Vamana is a veteran of his art, having begun his practice at a young age. "I started sideshow when I was probably seven years old," he says. While living in Madison, Wi he missed his bus one day and met Marsh during one of his street performances, being mistaken by an onlooker as someone in on the act." The two joined with the shows host, Pinky, and formed Dead Mans Carnival. "Everything we've done was all selftaught," remarks Vamana. Interspersed between the acts of Marsh and Vamana were the belly dance performances of Layali. Dancing to Sataki, a traditional form of Greek folk music, she added a little femininity to the show. As she danced around in her beaded green costume and swirled her life-size gold fan, the audience was captured. A true artist of her trade she enchanted the audience members each time she danced with just a few sidelong glances and a shake of her hips. Students were still spinning the prize wheel as the show ended and the Kick-Off began to wind down and it was clear that no one wanted to cease the fun. The Fall Fest 2012 Kick-Off was an afternoon to be remembered. The attending students could be viewed all around taking part in the circus-style activities and watching the stage show. This event brought a little circus excitement into each attendee's life and reminded everyone that school really can be fun. Women's Volleyball falls at Bellarmine University Ryan Padlo padlo006@' iwp.edu Two performers from the Dead Man's Carnival. The lady Rangers volleyball team took on Bellarmine University Friday night. The opening match was one that the lady Rangers took slight control of during the first couple of points. Bellarmine came storming back with some nice kills and blocks. The lady Rangers took the blows and then returned the favor with some body shots of their own. The first match was very entertaining with some long rallies and savvy play by the ladies. The lady Rangers, unfortunately, were not able to pull out the tough battle in the first match, losing 25-22. This did not deter the ladies, who came out strong in the second match. Like the first match, the second match was a back and forth contest between the two teams. Bellamine had two strong players who were the catalyst for the team. The lady Rangers countered with hustle and grit from the whole team, lead by Sarah Mlachnik. The great defense did not translate into enough point on offense. The lady Rangers lost another close match 25-23. The beginning of the third match was something special to see. If you had just walked into the gym and did not know the score, you would of thought the lady rangers were winning the match. The entire team was rooting for one another, and had an awesome array of handshakes before the match. That enthusiasm was not enough to pull out the third match. The third match was not even close at 25-10. The ladies never showed poor body language, or turned on each other. There was just as much, if not more, support for one another in defeat, then I have seen in some teams after a victory. Even though we had lost the game, I was proud that those group of girls were representing me and my university. Win or lose these girls have a lot of integrity. This is an indicator of true champions. So come out and watch our lady Rangers' volleyball team, because there are big things in store for them this season. 6 The Ranger News October 9,2012 An Apple a Day Does This Vending Machine Make Me Look Fat? Adrienne Trumbo Trumb005@rangers.uwp.edu New vending machines have been installed in both Molinaro and Wyllie Halls. These new machines are touted as being more energy efficient. It is appreciated that the University of Wisconsin-Parkside is becoming greener, does it really matter that we have these new machines anyway? Vending machines are a part of our lives, whether we like it or not. In an age of constant movement with business, work, classes, and family, they are a convenient and inexpensive choice. Are they the best choice for something wholesome? Probably not. But that is not their purpose. If I'm trying to watch my figure, then it may not be the best place to grab a snack. Why does this even matter? It affects students. This is not just about eating healthier; it's about the options available that affect the food choices students make, and also the larger impact of decisions. While there are healthier options for students, those options are mainly for those living on campus. UW-Parkside dining does not have to always mean fried chicken strips and a Styrofoam-tasting apple. UW-Parkside Dining Services offer what is called "The Box." This involves students ordering fresh and organic produce, which is then delivered to them on campus; students simply have to fill out a form and pick it up. They offer both fruits and vegetables of various assortment and sizes. The problem with "Hie Box,' however, is that it was not advertised. When living on campus I would have taken advantage of this if I had known it existed, but because I have changed by status from "on campus resident" to "commuter," there are now limited food options for me to grab between classes. So I, like many other commuters, am stuck sitting in CART drinking a watered down Verona blend while munching on some cheddar Chex Mix. Students cannot live on Chex Mix alone. I'm not saying that it's Parkside's fault that I forgot my coffee on the kitchen counter today, or that I ate my delicious Honeycrisp apple in the car on the way here. What I am saying is that commuters, who don't have the luxury of going back to their rooms to grab a snack or ordering organic produce, should have viable options to sustain them throughout the day that won t give them diabetes or high cholesterol. This cannot be just a one-sided arrangement though. There has to be some sort of accountability on the student's part for their growing waistline. Sure, it could be easier to learn about healthier programs and foods that UW-Parkside offers, but it also takes the desire for these things. Carrots are healthier than French fries. Apples are healthier than cake. These are things we know. Instead of taking frustration out only on UW-Parkside for your growing waistline, consider what you are putting in your body. UW-Parkside isn't blameless, but neither are the students. Consider going vegetarian for a day or week. Replace those chips with celery. Take the stairs. I'm not perfect at following these, and UW-Parkside does not always make it easy, but anything worth having usually isn't easy. Am I saying that UW-Parkside should remove the vending machines? No. UW-Parkside's job is not that of a babysitter telling students what they can and cannot eat. This is where things get a little tricky. It's not just the students that would be affected by the removal of the vending machines but also the employees of the vending service. The vending service used is Compass/Canteen Vending. This is the oldest vending company in the nation and has been around since 1929. It is a franchise, so when UW-Parkside uses this vending company, it is supporting local families since it has local owners. The company as a whole prides itself in customer "service, innovation, leadership, quality, wellness, and people," according to the company website. How can we punish a company for doing what they have been employed to do? Here we are students, stuck between a rock and a hard place. It's not easy making the right choices to snack on, I'm right there with you, but it is also not easy to get a hold of them. Only a mutual agreement between the students and UWParkside dining services can promote any sort of change. Maggie Lawler lawle020@uwp.edu If you re anything like me, you probably can't leave home without your cell phone. Heck, you probably can't even read this sentence without glancing at it at least one or twice. You're the type that claims to be a fantastic multitasker, flowing effortlessly back and forth between Facebook, Twitter, Tumbli, and text messaging all with your fingers. You've become such a pro at phone surfing while walking, that you don't even need to look up anymore. Oop, there s that familiar crack in the flooring, I must be in Molinaro." Now I don t actually know if there's a crack in the flooring in Molinaro, that was just an example. But stay with me. Our generation is the technology generation. We own it. In about 20 years, our children will probably even be operated by a sim card and a couple of triple A batteries. Heres the question though, why is it that when we have an iPhone 4S, a MacBook Pro, an iPad, and an iTouch, do we feel the need to go invest in an iPhone 5? Don t get me wrong, I'm a complete sucker for new things. If it s shiny, chances are 111 just gravitate towards it without meaning to. But is a slightly bigger screen really a reason to drop $200 plus on a brand new phone? I have small thumbs, and frankly I'm not sure I could get them to stretch around the entire screen anyway. Siri was the main reason I bought the iPhone 4S. I saw on the commercials all of these people talking with her, and asking her to do things. That looked so fun to me. But now, every time I ask her something she says "I dont know, grandma. And quite honestly that is just rude. Is technology drastically improving? Or is this all just a quick way to make a few more bucks? I hear plenty of adults always talking about "back in my day, things actually worked." And if we truly think about it, they're right. It seems like every year or two this brand new technology that should be lasting a decade fizzles out and we have to spend even more money on a "new and improved" model. I don't exactly need a refrigerator that has a built in television. Do you know what that would do to me? I would never stand up again. I would sit in a chair, in my kitchen, and watch the TV. I would open said fridge, stuff my face, and continue to watch TV. Is this technology helpful, or hurtful? I've been spending quite a while writing this, any ideas why? Because I cannot stop picking up my cell phone. I got the new Jurassic Park Builder App, and now my entire life is devoted to feeding my dinosaurs. It is the first thing I do when I wake up, and the last thing I do before I go to sleep. This is a problem. Anything new, I am into. I had a long relationship with Draw Something until all of my friends got sick of me, Words with Friends was fun until as I mentioned prior I ran out of friends. Come to think of it, I'm sure there are apps for that too. I'll have to remind Siri to search "friendship" later. Really though, is all of this technology good for us? Or are we becoming way too dependent on it? Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go feed my dinosaurs. The Ranger News The big eight: how to stay healthy this flu season Nick Knebel Knebe001@rangers.uwp.edn You've been healthy all summer long, and the month of September goes by in much the same fashion. Just when you think you won't get sick this year - a coworker gets the sniffles. Your mom has a cough. That one kid you sit next to in math wipes his nose a lot with his hands. Suddenly - before you know it - there you are, on the couch with a bucket next to you, trying your best to just hold down a few crackers and some water. Heres some tips on how to avoid that burden this year, and how to NOT pass it on to someone else should you get sick. 1. Employ basic hygiene. It's really not that difficult. Try to wash your hands as soon as possible after sneezing or coughing or whatever it is you re doing that's generally just gross. 2. Once upon a time, I was walking down the hallways on campus. A normal, everyday occurrence. The sun was shining, the birds were chirping, the students procrastinating: everything was right in the world. And then she turned the corner. A shorter girl, with flowing, long blonde hair, carrying her books in one arm. As we came close to each other, she sniffled (quite audibly) and reached her free hand up to her face. Blatantly, I was transfixed, staring at the horror that is about to happen right in front of me. I saw the hand approach the nose. It wiped the snot, and continued to her hair. I kid you not - this girl literally wiped her snot away with her hand and then ran that same hand through her long blonde hair two seconds later. To anyone that would ever think this type of behavior would be okay in public (students who publicly pick their noses, I'm talking to you), please reconsider your actions before you carry them out. Then, if you still think this type of disgusting and really unhygienic thing that you're about to do is still a good idea, wait a minute, think about it again, and then do us all a favor and wait a few weeks before deciding on it or not. 3. Take a shower. Not only does it help keep you cleaner and healthier, but we've all the unfortunate task of sitting through a fifty-minute gened course when the person in the chair next to us smells like rotting food. Nobody wants to be that person. And you definitely don't want to be the person causing that person next to you to have to cover their nose like Edward from Twilight for fifty minutes. Because, let's be honest: nobody wants anything Twilight related. 4. If you have to cough or sneeze - do so in your shoulder or elbow! It's such a simple action - and it really helps. I don't understand it, but whenever I see people that cough or sneeze into their hands, it's like they go into "I MUST TOUCH ALL OF THE THINGS" mode - and it's really disgusting. You prevent the spreading of a LOT of germs by simply avoiding ever getting them on your hands in the first place - and, if you're lazy, I think it's actually less energy-consuming to turn your head and cough (ha!) than it is to raise your hands to do so. And if you don't even cover your sneeze or cough with your hand and just do it into the open air - please, go home. You probably don't even go here, extra feelings or not. 5. Drink some fluids! Eat more fruit! I know it's hard (especially for you non-commuters) to eat healthy (especially with the food sometimes offered on campus) - but it's not impossible. An apple a day actually does wonders -1 started doing this about two months ago, and I've noticed that I have more energy, I focus better, and I've not gotten sick in over six months, when I used to have the immune system of a sponge. 6. Avoid sharing beverages. Would you kiss this person? If the answer is no, keep your drink to yourself (or their drink away from your mouth). 7. Wash your hands as often as possible - ESPECIALLY after going to the bathroom. We aren't in kindergarten anymore; I sure hope mommy doesn't have to tell you to "wash up after potty," when you're at home. Tell me why I see guys walking out of the men's bathroom all the time without washing their hands? Oh, you're going to Subway and want me to join you for lunch? No thanks. Don't be disgusting, and please, keep both yourself, and the rest of us, healthy. 8. Finally - if you're sick - the type of contagious I'm-spreading-plague type sick, just stay at home for the day. Drink a lot of fluids, eat well, and get your rest so you can come back healthy and 100%. I know it can be a bear to miss a couple of classes and get behind in homework, but most professors set up their syllabi in such a way that you have a couple of absences that won't count against you. Use these wisely - and when you need them - such as you're really gross-out type sick. Don't come to school and spread it to the rest of us. Of course you shouldn't stay home for a fever of 99 degrees, nor should you for a small cough, but you should have enough common sense to know when it's just a small cold, and when it's not. For the sake of the rest of us - let's hope so. University Police make safety first priority Adrienne Trumbo Trumb005@rangers.uwp.edu Images from last school year's lockdown flood my mind. How could it not when discussing campus safety? Whatever your opinion may be about how that situation was handled, University of Wisconsin-Parkside Police did their best to make sure we felt safe: they escorted students around campus, reassured us that they were on "our side," and stepped up their patrol. It was clear. They were not to be taken lightly when safety was in question. Their dedication to safety is clearly mapped out on their website. I was impressed that University Police had so many procedures and involvement in campus life. The University Police website gives detailed lists of how to stay safe, what to do in an emergency, and options for learning more about campus safety. Crime statistics are also on the website—let's just say 2006 was a rough year, but these statistics seem to be improving. It is reassuring knowing that I can call on the University Police if I am ever in need of assistance. When asked if she feels safe on campus, freshman Selina Amborne responded positively with having the comfort of "knowing there are police that are around all the time." Amborne was aware of the safety classes that are available as well as the PSGA Safe Walk, although she has not taken advantage of them yet. There clearly is a reason she, and others, feel safe. The University Police are not a silent, hidden force on campus; rather, they get involved and seem very approachable to students. Some of the services available to students are the PSGA Safe Walk. This program is available by calling the University Police Department at (262) 595-2455 (ext. 2455 from an on-campus phone) or stopping by the Safe Walk table on the Main Concourse outside of the library entrance. The Community Service Officers are employed by the University Police and have "undergone a criminal background check" according to the Safe Walk website. Other available services are the safety classes. These classes are available to students who want to gain a better understanding of safety issues, how to prevent crimes, and what to do in an emergency. Here is a schedule of the upcoming safety classes for the rest of the fall semester: October 17 8c 23 •Property Crimes, noon, Molinaro 114 Different crimes explained theft, burglary, robbery, learn more and talk to an Officer on how to best defend against these crimes. October 22 •"Out:" Civilian response to active shooter, noon, Molinaroll4 This class will help you recognize potential violence indicators, and describe actions to take when confronted with an active shooter. November 14 & 20 •Dangerous Drugs on campus, noon, Molinaro 114 This class takes an in depth look at current drug use across American colleges -Prescription drugs and drinking a deadly combination. Living on campus for two years in the past and now being a commuter, I can honestly say I feel safe here. Leaving classes late at night and having safety tips readily available to me increase my confidence in the University Police and the importance of campus safety. And let's be honest, it's super impressive that a bicycling police officer can go as fast as a car. What is Cool? 338 Zak Eden edenOOO 1 @uwp.edu The Adventures of Pineapple and Bear Part 2: Jim "The Omnipotent Owl" Walter Trush trush002@uwp.edu S E T to yoa fHoRrA CtHER 7a h, HE S P i k f ! THAT ALMOST H I T MY K CASTLE;? . 4N md* wto 15 m Headline Used for newspapers, the Headline element describes the main article of the issue. 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Text Any textual data included in the document September 25, 2012 The wvm.trnonline.org , _, ^angCr News ^"^htenanye!^^ ^ - ^ f%k News Since 1972 cr % A ews j^sity of Wisconsin Parkside's Student Newspaper and they •"^1 • y onvMue ana tney are soley responsible for its editorial policy and content. „£a8°s Largest Teachers' Strike in 25 Years ^,UUV Public School Workers and Support Staff Walk Out Nick Knebel knebeOO 1 @rangers.uwp.edu They say the best negotiations are the ones where all parties involved walk away a little disappointed. date is 10 September, 2012 - a Chicago Monday that is blistering with heat. Karen Lewis, the leader of the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU), stands still for a moment, and breathes in the war™ morning air>the weight of what she is about to do making itself fully felt on her shoulders. She is, in a few minutes, going to successfully lead over twenty-nine thousand workers, most of them educators and support staff for the Chicago Public School system, to strike. A walk-out of this size and importance has not been seen in the city of Chicago in over twenty-five years, since the historic teachers strike in 1987. A strike of this size has not occurred m almost six years not just in the state of Illinois, but in the entire country, since the Detroit walkout in 2006. Lewis, for the magnitude of the event she is about to set flame to, stands tall. It is no small act, to be sure. Three hundred and fifty thousand students are about to miss over a full week of school, and many say she is to blame. So what is behind the strike that had parents scrambling to provide some sort of watch for their children for seven long and trying days, while they were off earning a living for their families? A multitude of reasons that are not chiefly black and white. After a long nine days, the issues remain a little muddied, but with time comes clearer water. Each side has victories and losses, and the system could certainly benefit from the newly laidout contract should it be formally ratified in the coming weeks. On the list of victories for the union are a lesser weighting of standardized test results in teacher evaluations (originally the Mayor had pushed for this to count as 45% of their evaluations, which was then brought down to 30%, as mandated by state law), and a 17.6% pay raise over the next four years. But this plan is not without flaw: it will add some seventy-four million dollars to the budget over the next four years. While this $74 million is still much lower than the $129 million cost of the last annual deal, it is still a $74 million that the Chicago Public School system (CPS) simply does not have. The fact that the budgetary effects of the strike are not yet completely clear certainly puts more pressure and attention of the mayor to see what he will do next. But Rahm Emanuel, the mayor of Chicago, has certainly not walked away from this deal emptyhanded, nor without his own victories to tout. Emanuel certainly did prevail in the salary facet of the deal; as aforementioned, the unions won a 17.6% pay raise over the next four years. Originally, however, the CTU was insistent upon seeking a 30% raise over the next four years. The fact that Emanuel lowered it almost a full thirteen percent is no small accomplishment. Beyond budgetary issues, the mayor also walked away with both a longer school day and a longer school year, effectively adding on approximately two entire years of in-school time to students who will begin school next year. The contract deal that was finally endorsed late Tuesday night is an honest compromise," said Emanuel, only after the teachers had agreed to return to teaching the next day. Lewis is less enthused by the outcome of the deal, but she remains optimistic, and focusing on the students. In response to the mayor s remarks on Tuesday, she said that "There is no such thing as a contract that will make all of us happy, and we're realistic about that. I think this has been an opportunity for people across the nation to have their voices heard, and I think we're moving in the right direction." A good deal is one where everyone walks away a little unhappy, longing for a little more. It is just as Lewis says - and the losses, the things that each side craves more and more - a more perfect companionship of government and educators, more support for students, more support from government, better pay, and more responsibility on educators, will all ultimately lead us down a road that can only be beneficial to everyone involved. Because if everyone walks away a little unhappy, then everyone wins a little bit each time, too. Promising New Master s Degree for UW System Adrienne Trumbo trumb005@uwp.edu A master's degree in sustainable management has been approved to be a collaborative online degree between University of Wisconsin-Stout, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, University of Wisconsin-Parkside, and University of Wisconsin-Superior. This promising online degree will consist of a 34-credit curriculum, with each school contributing up to ten credits. Because of the growth in popularity of green jobs, this advanced degree may be a popular choice for people who have attained their bachelor's of science degree in the same field of study. According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Online, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the growth of careers in green technology to increase upwards at a rate of 20% a year, at least until 2018. The UW-Stout website offers contact information regarding the master's program, while the main sustainable management website mentions only the bachelor's degree (which is also online). Because this is a newly approved program, more information has yet to be released-the curriculum information on the UW-Stout website states that it is "in development." Merchant of Venice Page 5 > Ranger . ' News nsvcrs!!1. of w,..,s».«w w„„min„ 900 Wood Road Kenosha, WI 53141 Phone: (262) 595-2287 Fax: (262) 595-2295 E-mail: rangernews@uwp.edu The RangerNews" September 25, 2012 Editor in Chief: Emily Harring harri091@uwp.edu Executive Editor: Maggie Lawler lawle020@uwp.edu Lead Photographer: Carl Rollmann rollm001@uwp.edu Staff Reporters: James Bums burns029@uwp.edu Laura Ellen Pate Bridges Pateb001@uwp.edu Steven Niemi niemi004@uwp.edu Nick Knebel knebe001@uwp.edu Lisa Gagliardo gagliO 12@uwp.edu Adrienne Trumbo trumb005 @ uwp .edu Jennifer Schmidt schmil57@uwp.edu Copy Editors: Photographers: Cartoonists: Designers: James Bums burns029@uwp.edu Michael Jensen jense089@uwp .edu Hailey Foglio fogliOOl @u wp.edu Carl Rollmann rollmOO 1 @ u wp .edu Zak Eden eden0001@uwp.edu Walter Trush tmsh002@uwp.edu Maggie Lawler lawle020@uwp.edu Letter from the editor MISSION STATFIMFNT' THE RANGER NEWS STRIVES TO INFORM, EDUCATE, AND ENGAGE THE UW-PARKSIDE COMMUNITY BY PUBLISHING WELL-WRITTEN, ACCURATE STUDENT JOURNALISM ON A BIWEEKLY BASIS, AS WELL AS ONLINE. The Ranger News meetings are every Friday at noon in MOLN 107. All students and faculty of UW-Parkside are welcome to attend. Have any comments, concerns, questions, or story ideas? Please e-mail us at: rangernews@uwp.edu. Like to meet with us? We are located in the Student Center in room L101A. Hello, Parksidians! It's amazing that we are in the fourth week of classes. Where has the time gone? While I'm excited about the return of fall weather and pumpkin spice lattes, I'm not so excited about the plethora of things I have to achieve between now and Decemeber. So much to do, so little time. Now that I'm in my last year as an undergraduate at UW-Parkside, I look around at all the lovely freshmen and remember what my first semester was like. I didn't know it at the time, but UW-P would bring about a huge amount of opportunities for me. My advice to all new and returning students would be to get invoved on campus Not only do you get to meet new people, but you get to learn new things. Challenge yourself to step out of your comfort zone; it's one of the most rewarding that things you can do. The staff on The Ranger News wishes you a great semester; we hope you enjoy this issue and we will see you in October (hopefully with many Halloween activities!). 25 September 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Job Search Essentials Wyllie D175 » s 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Art Exhibition: "Stealing Like an Artist" Emile H. 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The Ranger News September 25, 2012 UW-PARKSIDE HOSTS 'INTRODUCTION TO MENTORING' PROGRAMS SEPT. 26 We d n ^ d ^ ^WK ^ n ° S h f / R ^ C l n e m V l t e s c u r r e n t m e n t o r s a n d p e o p l e i n t e r e s t e d i n b e c omi n g me n t o r s t o a p a i r o f wo r k s h o p s side offers "TntmH V ^ °L en°S ine' a Program ofthe Center for Community Partnerships at the University of Wisconsin-Park- Ken'osS Refreshments ar °sCTved>nn^ *"** * ? ^ * 5:3° ^ * ** R°°m °f'HaU' at 9°° W°°d Rd'in want to learn^mnr^K0 ^ntonng ls open to current mentors who want ideas they can use with their current match as well as people who involved in this commit! e^°m*ng a menj°r- During these sessions, participants learn the do's and don'ts of mentoring, the expectations hand to answer questioned poridlldvice. *** rdati°nshipS f°r everyone involved Staff from Mentor Kenosha/Racine will be onfree and °Pen t0 th£ pub'iC F°r more info™ation and to register, call Christa Kruse at 262- ARTS ALIVE! PRESENTS FIVE BY DESIGN'S "CLUB SWING" SEPT. 27 Sepf27^h^e^^De!isn^rie!h T** ^ °fWisconsin"Parkside kicks off the 2012-2013 season in swinging style Thursday, mtiislt eSSlt rg' P~d in the Main Stage Theatre °f the Talto Pkk manities this evening of great music begins at 7:30. The campus is located at 900 Wood Rd. in Kenosha - Center for Arts and Husaid series diLtofstohl^mm-M Tn"^"8. T' *^ universal~you'd be hard pressed to find anyone who doesn't like it," evening together and that makes it even more fun." * ° 7 065 ^ ^ Perf°rm thiS mUSiC magnificen% there's a to bring the Can pluctmrr^mSimftrVf^f ^ ^ °n hard ^ ^ "°W the weckinS baU is Po-d to strike her down. MSii'raj'zng ss *&•«- —* ^ - •<*•&.«. «!£££* and evening gowns are option! & & & 7 °eSlgn dd""" a Seemingly effortless blend of music and theatrics. Dinner Jacket 595-2307CketS fM ^ ^ DeSlgn'S ^ arC S-9'5° and Ca" be OTdered bP visiting www.uwp.edu keyword tickets or by calling 262- UW-PARKSIDE PROFESSOR TO LEAD JANUARY 2013 TRIP TO CUBA World Heritage Site, the trip takes place during UW-Parksides winter break in January 2013 Dr. Martinez has been leading groups to Baracoa for a number of years. We engage in 'people-to-people diplomacy' and have long-standing relationships with key cultural, civic, and service groups rather than com director fth ^l' °Ur.ltmerary mdudes walkin§ tours>lectures workshops led by respected scholars, including the city's historian the SCbIwtiTf —'rrr art ^St0rianS' J artists," Dr. Martinez safd. ^ ' the w! r P exceptional natural beauty" surrounded by rivers, forests, beaches, and mountains, Dr. Martinez said excursions to ricnln /H T preseTes' nVerS'and cave sPstems are important parts of the trip. Topics of interest include bio-diversity and sustainable ag lculture/development, green medicine, folk-healing traditions and herbalism, Taino Indian archeology and culture Afro-Cuban religion and regional art. Some participants choose to stay an additional week to visit Havana. 8 ' Dr. Martinez encouraged those wanting more information to visit "Parkside Cuba Trip 2013" on Facebook. More details are also available bv ar cessing martmm0@uwp.edu via email and by calling 262-884-0982. available by ac- Ranger Writing Center Wyllie D180 Monday: 9:OOam-6:OOpm Tuesday: 9:OOam-5:OOpm Wednesday: 9:OOam-7:OOpm Thursday: 9:OOam-5:OOpm Friday: 9:OOam-1 2:OOpm Note-hours may vary September 25, 2012 The Ranger News ^Entertainment Merchant of Venice leaves audience in awe James Burns burns029@uwp.edu Last weekend the folks at Parkside's theatre department put on a rousing performance of Shakespeare's "Merchant of Venice." Except this showing was a little different, O.K. VERY different. Through blood, seat, tears^ and what could only be called "much gnashing of teeth" the Drama Club performed a feat of thespian strength that would make Hercules jealous. The troupe managed to pare down a four hour play into a tightly choreographed piece of only a little over an hour and fifteen minutes. Considering how extremely dense the source material was one can only imagine the hoops that were hopped through to get this show into shape for opening night. The story follows a young Venetian, named Bassanio, who needs a loan of three thousand ducats so that he can marry Portia, a rich Venetian heiress. He goes to his friend Antonio, a merchant. Except Antonio is short on money because all his wealth is tied up in his fleet which is currently at sea, so Antonio goes to a Jewish money lender named Shylock, who hates Antonio because of his Anti-Semitic behavior towards him. Despite this, Shylock agrees to make a short-term loan, but in a moment of dark humor, he makes a morbid condition-the loan must be repaid in three months or Shylock will take a pound of flesh from Antonio. Antonio agrees, confident that his ships will arrive home on time. Because of the terms of Portias fathers will, all suitors must choose from three caskets made of gold, silver, and lead respectively, one of which contains a picture of her. If he chooses correctly, he may marry her, if not he must vow never to marry or court another woman. As Bassanio prepares to go to Belmont for the test, his friend Lorenzo secretly elopes with Shylocks daughter, Jessica. Bassanio chooses the casket made of lead, which contains her picture, and Portia happily agrees to marry him immediately. Meanwhile, two of Antonio's ships have been lost at sea and his creditors are pressuring him to pay up. Word comes back to Bassanio of Antonio's crisis, and he hurries back to Venice to help his friend, leaving Portia behind. Portia follows him, with her maid, Nerissa, disguising themselves as a lawyer and his clerk. When Bassanio arrives, the date to pay back Shylock has already passed. Even when Bassanio offers much more than the amount in repayment, almost double what was agreed upon, Shylock, now enraged at the loss of his daughter to Lorenzo, insists upon his pound of Antonio's flesh in his bloodlust against the Christians. The Duke doesn't intervene, citing the conditions of the contract. Portia comes to the rescue in her disguise to defend Antonio The Merchant fmm in court. Given the authority of judgment by the Duke, Portia decides that Shylock can have his pound of flesh, if he can keep from spilling Christian blood, which is against the law. Since it is clear that this would be impossible without killing Antonio, Shylocks suit is dropped. Moreover, for conspiring to commit murder against a Venetian citizen, Portia, playing lawyer to a "T", orders that Shylock should forfeit over his entire fortune, half to go to the city of Venice, the other half to Antonio. Antonio, in a clever twist, returns his share of the wealth to Shylock, under the condition that he gives it as a dowry to his disowned daughter, Jessica. To add insult to injury, Shylock must convert to Christianity. Impoverished, shamed, and with no alternative, Shylock accepts. News arrives that Antonio's surviving ships have returned safely to Venice. With the exception of Shylock, all celebrate a happy ending to the entire ordeal. The production was not without its hiccups, however. A wardrobe malfunction here, a stuttered line there (having been on stage myself I know the feeling), but the cast carried themselves through the show with a professional grace even with these missteps. No production is free of blemishes. Even if the audience is unaware of them and believes everything to be perfect, the actors and actresses will find "something" to improve on. This is the mark of an artist, never satisfied and always tuning the instruments of their craft. Kudos, UW-P Drama Club, and Bravo! The Real Rosies happened in 1954 and 1973? Before you feel puts Betty White to shame. One amazing shipyard the need to bust out your new iPhone 5 and worker turned a blowtorch on a racist solider who was Jennifer Schmidt Google it, I'll just let you know: 1954 was Brown harassing a Filipino man! The audience (including me schmil57@uwp.edu V Board of Education, and Roe V Wade was in of course!) was cheering her on. 1973. (The first case legally ended racial segrega- Paralleling propaganda against these realities, it was This past Thursday, I climbed my way up tion in schools, the second concerned abortion revealed that these women were relied on to work to the overlook lounge in the library to see laws.) This had me wondering if I was in the right overtime while balancing motherhood, and when what all of those Rosie the Riveter post- overlook lounge...then Kavenik tied everything they joined unions and requested eight or nine hour ers were about. After grabbing a cookie, I together for us: we have to connect to where we days instead of ten, the "hidden army" was blamed for seated myself amongst the group of twenty come from; we don't start with nothing. the men dying in the war because they were shirking Friends of the Library members. The Rosie the Riveter event focused on a docu- their duties. Despite the hardships faced by each one A woman introduced as Dr. Frances Ka- mentary created by Connie Field, The Life and of them, the stories of Wanita Allen, Gladys Belcher, venik, emeritus professor of our own Uni- Times of Rosie the Riveter (1980). The award- Lyn Childs, Lola Weixel and Margaret Wright convey versity of Wisconsin Parkside, stood up. winning film took 260 interviews from women the sense of companionship that comes from working She welcomed the group by saying, "let's who worked in factories and shipyards during together towards a common goal, start with a quiz!" (Only a former teacher WWII, and narrowed it down to the stories of From welders to riveters, women in the war got the would think that this would go over well.) five inspiring women. These women came from job done. The war finally ended and the husbands, fa- The question was this: who knows what "the heyday of civilian activism," and their spunk thers, and sons came home. "The Ranger NewsT September 25, 2012 A Fugitives Fairy Tale: La Havre debuts at Parkside James Burns burns029@uwp.edu La Havre, named for the port city in northern France where the film takes place, is a salt-of-theearth tale oi poverty, people, and passion. While not quite melodrama, its suspense lies in the simple and easy-going relationships of its characters. They are compelling because, though the events of the film seem ever so storybook, It's easy to go along with it anyway because the story seems lived in and the characters real. The films tone is set by a contemporary France, cracking down on illegal immigration in attempts to curb terrorism threats. Enter Marcel Marx (duly named after Karl Marx) the proletariat hero of our story. Marcel, a one-time author and bohemian, now a humble shoe shiner working in the local train station lives in a poor part of town, in a tiny house with his wife Arletty, and his dog, Laika. He is surrounded by the type of idyllic people one would more expect in a small, rural town. Friendly, modest, and unassuming people much like Marcel, just trying to get by. Th e comfortable ease is suddenly broken up when, after coming home from the local bar, Marcel finds Arletty on the floor, weak and gravely ill. Marcel gets her to the hospital with the help of his neighbor, Yvette, only to learn she has cancer. Arletty gets the Doctor to tell Marcel that it is only benign and that there is hope. Marcel puts on a brave face, but his neighbors and friends can tell that the grief is getting to him. Being a Bohemian, Marcel, like most of his friends, who are outcasts and foreigners, makes it a point to avoid the police. This gets extremely difficult when he suddenly comes upon a wide-eyed young boy from Gabon while taking his lunch by the docks in the city harbor. Idrissa is on the run from authorities after being discovered in a shipping container filled with other illegal immigrants that were on a cargo freighter that was supposed to take him and his grandfather to London, England where other relatives have gone. He is completely at Marcels mercy when the police come looking for him. Led by a sad-eyed detective in black, Inspector Monet, Marcel throws them off the scent. Taking pity on the boy, he hides Idrissa in his home and tries to figure out a way to get him to England. Finnish Director Aki Kaurismaki's deadpan comedic delivery throughout the film somewhat takes away from the serious emotional intensity that would otherwise wash over the audience in this film. It has the trappings of a light-hearted fairy tale, but it doesn't so much take away as add to the films not-soobvious message that we are all capable of Marcel's compassion and action. So why is it still so extraordinary? Under the Big Top at University of Wisconsin Parkside Laura Ellen Pate Bridgers patebOO 1 @rangers.uwp.edu The Fall Fest of 2012 at University of Wisconsin-Parkside, themed "Circus Spectacular." begins on 1 October and hosts numerous exciting events throughout the week. "We have had many students ask for a carnival so this year we thought 'Why not give them what they want,"' says Julie Evans, Marketing Coordinator of Student Activities at UW-Parkside. "We have a wide range of preferences when it comes to entertainment so we try to keep that in mind. We try to bring a variety of performers so that everyone is interested in something throughout the week!" The Fall Fest will run until 6 October and promises to awe students with all that is planned throughout the week. Monday marks the Fall Fest Kick-Off, complete with Dead Mans Carnival, a vaudeville styled circus act featuring stilt walking, juggling, and other exciting stunts. The performance will close out with a big band stage show. Classic carnival fare, such as popcorn and soft pretzels, will be available throughout the event. The Kick- Off will run from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. in Main Place. Also to take place on Monday is A4L's LGBT Violence Training from 3 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. in the Oak Room. Puppeteer Scott Land, who has worked on productions such as Team America: World Police, Pee Wee's Playhouse, and The Ben Stiller Show, will be performing at 7:30 p.m. in the Den on Tuesday. Land has worked with various celebrities and has even given a special performance for the Dalai Lama. He is now bringing his funfilled show to UW-Parkside. Wednesday keeps our taste buds satisfied with a pie-eating contest and the arrival of the Beaver s Donuts Truck. S'mores, Loco Coco, and PBandJ are just a few of the unique creations that are found on the truck's menu. Beaver's Donuts is based out of Chicago and the truck can be found in a different section of the city each day. The truck, always full of delicious treats, will now be coming to a stop at UW-Parkside. The pie-eating contest will take place in the Brickstone Eatery from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. and the donut truck may be found in the Student Center atrium from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., at which point it will move to the Rita Tallent Picken Center and remain there until 3 p.m. Magic abounds on Thursday when magician Nate Staniforth performs at 7:30 p.m. in the Student Center Cinema. Staniforth has created an original illusion for well-known illusionist David Blaine and has traveled India and Southeast Asia in exploration of magic Stalf torn m Student Activities Is proud to present, the neatest Mi fmt tm earth; jf mm wmim for a documentary covering its presence around the globe. UW-Parkside students now have the opportunity to witness his marveling stage show firsthand. UW-Parkside s Black Student Union will also host a dance on Thursday from 10 p.m. until 2 a.m. in the Den. The Cinema will host one-man performer Nick Pike at 8 p.m. on Friday. Pike, originally from Great Britain, will present an act filled with acrobatics, juggling, and comedy. Pike has been featured in the top forty-eight acts on the television show Americas Got Talent and has brought his variety show to various festivals and venues all over the world. He is one of a small number of individuals to possess a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Contemporary Circus and Theatre from London's The Circus Space. Friday also begins Lil' Sibs Weekend and brings the game of Bingo to the Den from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. A showing of the movie Madagascar 3 will follow Pike's performance. See the movie at 9:30 p.m. in the Cinema. The culmination of Fall Fest 2012 comes on Saturday with a carnival in the Student Center parking lot from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m. "The first ever Parkside carnival scheduled for October 6 is the largest event of the week!" remarks Julie. Fire dancers and other performers of Dead Man's Carnival will return and games and rides will fill the parking lot. Rise into the sky on the Ferris wheel or muster the courage to take a ride on the Scrambler. Traditional carnival eats will be served and face painters and balloon artists will provide even more fun. r t i p°n pPrigLTP'adleS and«entlemen t0 ^ UW-Parkside Circus Spec- "CH p tl p f' Tu6 y°U^ pUppetfF' ^-breathing, or just cotton candy, Fall Fest will have something for everyone. Says Julie, "It's hard work, but we know it'll pay off!" , , Further information may be found on advertisements posted throughout the school campus or obtained from the Student Activities Office. September 25, 2012 The Ranger News The Freshmen How To: Survive the First (and last three) Years of College Adrienne Trumbo trumb005@uwp.edu The first year of college is always fun. Maybe it's because parents aren a ways around nagging, or there are days when you only have one class. For just about any reason, it comes down to one word: freedom. You « 6 J^e om to s*eeP in until three p.m. and not get hounded for it. ran y, ere isnt much that is expected of a college student except to become a contributing member of society when finished. In order to do that, here are some tips that will help you along the way: 1. Show up to class. You're paying for it.. .or your parents are. Not to mention, the rest of us think you're dumb because you're spend all that money and have nothing to show for it. Don't expect to get a good grade or even to pass. 2. You don t know it all. Hey, I don't claim to, but professors know more about the subject they are teaching than you do. Remember this motto: to avoid the risk of looking like an a$$, stop running your mouth in class. Looking to advertise upcoming events in an issue of The Ranger News? Email us at rangernews .uwp .edu for rates! 3. For those of you non-traditional freshmen, this one is specifically for you: just because you have more "life experience" does not mean you re right or that you know everything. Similarly to the above tip, professors know more than you. Heck, the students in their senior year know more than you. Just accept it. 4. Because professors know more than you, they are there to help you. Seriously. They want to. They all have office hours for you to stop by and ask questions. If you haven't been showing up to class, have medical problems, or your life seems to implode, talk to them about how it's affecting your grades, participation, etc. They may have solutions or send you to people who can further assist you. Trust me on this one; Professors areactually pretty cool people who want you to succeed. 5. This is not high school. Move out of the hallway. College students go out for what is known as coffee or if you're feeling more committal, lunch. These are the best times to discuss classes, what you're doing over the weekend, or complain about work. On a side note, people you might be [romantically] interested in find these words less frightening than date. 6. Have fun—within reason, that is. Find a happy balance between agonizing over studying, actually studying, and having fun. This fun should include new experiences. Kenosha is full of independently owned cafes and yummy restaurants. Take advantage of your surroundings. College life has a lot to offer. It's not just in the classroom that we learn who we are and what we want out of life. But it helps challenge our perspective and offers alternative solutions that we may never have considered. So go out there and make the best of these years ahead of you. Next Level G A M I N G O N L I N E Interested in video games with an academic twist? If so, NextLevel, UW-Parkside's premier gaming and tech website and podcast is the place for you! Reviews on Final Fantasy XIII-2, Soul Calibur V, the first podcasts, and more can be found at www.nlgo.net. NextLevel can also be found on Facebook under NextLevel Gaming. NextLevel airs on WIPZ every Sunday at 7PM. Check them out today! 8 The Ranger News September 25, 2012 What is Cool? 334 & 335 Zak Eden edenOOO 1 @uwp.edu THEY SHOULD REALLY CLEAR S OME O F THESE POSTERS O RE THE MA, THEY'RE So OUTDATED! ,—COME WITNESS HISTORY IN THE BALLROOM AS WE PROJECT THE LI VE , FEED OF MAN LANDING on THE MOON HERE'S AN AD FOR SUMMER HELP BUILDING THE PYRAMIDS, The Adventures of Pineapple and Bear Part 1: How Bear met Pineapple Walter Trush trush002@uwp.edu Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Newspaper Headline Used for newspapers, the Headline element describes the main article of the issue. Chicago's Largest Teacher's Strike in 25 Years Issue Volume 42 Series Number The series number of the original collection. 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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. Text Any textual data included in the document Ranger^NeWs — raonline.org nr University of Wisconsin-Parkside's Student Newspaper The Ranger News is witten and edited by students of the University of WisconsiTp^nnT i .u """TT™™- U1 "'smnsin-rarKside, and they are solely resp™ons ible for its editorial policy and content. Second annual Bilingual Open House deemed successful Alyssa Kay kay00003 @ uwp ,edu On Saturday, 21 January, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside lts 001s f°r ^ts second ever Bilingual Open House. While ar si e s Office of Admissions and New Student Services as a ways dedicated itself to providing student services, such as open ouses, this bilingual event was unique, as it marketed itself towar s Hispanic students and was conducted entirely in Spanish. e event generated a great turnout from both families and high sc ool groups. Badger High School, located in Lake Geneva, bussed in their potential students who wanted to get a slice of college. As the event commenced, Admissions Advisor and Bilingual Open House coordinator Mirella Rivera gave her admissions presentation, where she discussed admissions requirements, high school transcripts, projected costs, athletics, student involvement, and major and minor programs. "We hope to make people well aware of what Parkside has to offer them, the steps to apply to get here and how to achieve success at Parkside," said Rivera. Rivera handed the microphone off to special guest Leonor McCall-Rodriguez, who gave a motivational presentation about opportunity and the importance of education. "I think it is always important for students to remember what differentiates people who succeed from those who don't is that the ones who succeed are willing to do things that the others are not," said McCall- Rodriguez Many of the students and teachers enjoyed both Rivera and McCall- Rodriquez's presentations, and they learned a lot about the college experience. "I loved the motivational speaker," said Badger High School teacher Joe Reed. "It was also really nice to see that your guidance representative was a bilingual graduate of this university, and that she showed her success to the students." "I am getting excited!" said a student attendee from Badger High School. "Today, I found out that Parkside has the Pre-dentistry program that I want to study," "1 understood what [Leonor] was saying and where she was coming from. I think it was a great presentation and it had a good message," said another Badger High School junior. After McCall-Rodriguez gave her presentation, the students were divided into groups, with whom they attended workshops on college preparation and financial aid. The students then regrouped for a catered PricewaterhouseCoopers, John Hawksworth, predicted that China would economically be "way ahead of the US by 2030" with an average economic growth consecutively being over 8% during these recession years, peaking at 10.2% in 2010. With this expanding economy, the United States is thinking ahead to international business agreements and foreign investments. The Business and Technology Department at University of Wisconsin Parkside cannot help but notice this economic opportunity that could arise from international student education opportunities. "Business is not just local, it's not just national, it's global and the education we're providing our students also needs to be global," Dean Fred Ebeid recently noted at a SBT meeting. "Our eyes have been opened to the world and we have moved to significantly increase foreign enrollment." Efforts for foreign education incentives have been spearheaded by the Global Education Board. Its director, Jamie Wang and the university's chancellor, Debbie Ford, have made multiple trips to China and plan on finalizing negotiations for partnership programs for Parkside's students this fall. With such incentives becoming offered in the near future, it is exciting to see that Parkside is now offering a 3-credit (2-credit for MBA students) China study tour in the summer of 2012 from May 15 to May 31 as a stepping stone to future study partnerships. Students on this summer tour will visit three cities (Beijing, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong), visit cultural and tourist attractions (such as the Great Wall and the Forbidden City), become immersed in the Chinese language and culture, as well as attend lectures on Chinese trade and commerce with its government. See Global page 5 Dean Ebeid, Chancellor Ford, and Provost Brown at SBT. Photo courtesy of UWP. INDEX Sports Rita Dorm Life ^ lunch in the ballroom, where they participated in raffles and talked with other families. After lunch, special guest speaker and UW-Parkside Alumnae Bryan Lyday told the students about his experience at the university. Latinos Unidos and multicultural Greek life members also spoke to the students about involvement in their respective organizations and showed Shayla Rivera, a speaker at the BOH. Photo courtesy of UWP. potential students the strength in Parkside's Latino network. After group photographs, the students divided themselves into two tour groups. One of the tours was entirely in Spanish, and the other was in English. The program was an effort from Rivera and Assistant Director of Admissions Cassie Vosters. Both Vosters and Rivera stressed the importance of achieving educational and career goals, and their aim was to promote Parkside's diverse campus as a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for students from all walks of life. See BOH page 5 Parkside and the Global Picture Alexandria Binanti binanOOl @ uwp.edu Globalization is the ticket to success in the modern business world. International business trends show that China is an investor's dream. According to the United Kingdom's The Guardian, head of macroeconomics at 2 FEBRUARY 9:30 AM-11:30 AM BUSINESS SERVICES TRAIN ING: PURCHASING 4 FEBRUARY [SEE 31 JANUARY] V 7:00 PM-9:00 PM i|jUni "W-wmiai TER DUAL MEET SPORTS AND ACIWITIES GEN- ( T E R I ^ v NEXT ROOM" LOCATION: TBA 130 PM-9:30 FL ALIVE! PRESENTS? 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Send us your press releases, news tips, and opinions! Email us at: rangernews@uwp.edu Staff Reporters: Alyssa Kay kay00003 @ u wp .edu 900 Wood Road Kenosha, WI53141 Phone: (262) 595-2287 Fax: (262) 595-2295 E-mail: rangernews@uwp.edu Editor in Chief: Emily Harring harri091@uwp.edu Executive Editor: Daniel Lavender laven006@uwp.edu Advertising Director: Andrew Donahoe donah006@uwp.edu Lead Photographer: Cedric Ray ray00007@ uwp .edu Trevor Henkel henke020@ uwp .edu How quickly a month ends when you're having fun. Honestly, I'm still shocked that the Spring semester is officially upon us. Can we have another month of break, please? Thanks. After spending my time reading good books and fawning over certain British actors (coughTomHardycough), it's a little difficult to get back into the swing of things. Here's to finding a way to beat procrastination, my most dreaded frenemy. Although I can once again annoy my Executive Editor by playing Bon Iver in the office again. That's always a plus. The Ranger News, however, has started the semester off with a bang! After Org Fair this past week, we are officially out of our old t-shirt designs. Thanks to everyone who picked one up! We hope to see all of our lovely readers sporting a brand In this edition of The Ranger News, we talk about the grand opening of "The Rita," the bilingual open house, and much more. I hope you enjoy this issue and remember to stop by our office in Student Activities if you're interested in joining the team! Let's vow to have an amazing Alexandria Binanti binan001@uwp Bobby Johnson johns376@uwp.edu Laura Ellen Pate Bridges PatebOO 1 @uwp.edu Steven Niemi niemi004@ uwp .edu Copy Editors: Maggie Lawler lawle020@uwp .edu James Burns burns029@uwp.edu Kelsey Klink Klink003@uwp.edu Bethany MacDonald macd017@uwp.edu Photographers: Carl Rollman rollm001@uwp.edu Mark Fleming flemi008@uwp.edu Cartoonist: Zak Eden edenOOO 1 @uwp .edu Maggie Lawler lawle020@uwp.edu MISSION STATFMTMT THE RANGER NEWS STR IVES TO INFO RM, EDUCATE, AND ENG AGE THE UW-PARKSIDE COMmunity BY PUBLISHING WELL-WRITTEN, ACCURATE STUDENT JOURNALISM ON A BI-W EEKLY BASIS, AS WELL AS ONLINE. Learn more at: straylightmag.com Designers: 31 JAI&ARY 12:00 PM-6:00 PM Art Exhibition: Catherine Kennedy's "Contemporary Journeys" Rita Tallent Picken Refer Arts and: Humaniti JB 12:00 PM -6:00 PM Art Exhibition: West African Art from the Mathis Kelsey Twigg twigg002@uwp.edu Attention all UW-Parkside Student Organizations . Join the new WIPzl Meetings every Thursday 5pm Looking to advertise upcoming events in an issue of The Ranger News? Email us at rangerne ws .u wp .edu K i • F jvj • i W" i for rates! 0®P^ JSSEEr k0t 4 The Ranger News January 31,2012 UW-Parkside continues slump Andrew Donahoe 7 > 7 • _7 > • i • , 7 Donahoo6@uwp.edu In the midst of a six game losing streak The UW-Parkside men's basketball team looked to bounce back after five straight losses entering Thursday night's tip-off against Saint Joseph's College. Saint Joseph's leads the all-time series against UW-Parkside, 21-11. The last two meetings between the teams came down to the final possessions, with UWParkside pulling ahead in glorious victory. However, it was yet another defeat for the men's basketball team at DeSimone Gymnasium. UW-Parkside went on to drop the home match-up, 85-94. UW-Parkside began the game sloppily. The team started off wth a couple of low percentage shots and communication errors. In the early portions of the contest both teams traded inside the key in a rough and tough elbow match to determine who has the most testosterone. Ten minutes into the game, Saint Joseph lead by a score of 21-17. Neither team looked to have a clear advantage. At the nine-minute mark, UW-Parkside's men's basketball head coach Luke Reigel determined they only want to send three to the boards. In a close game, junior forward Conrad Krutwig nailed a beautiful turn-around jumper tying the game at 27 with seven minutes remaining in the first half. In a close grudge match, between the bottom two teams in the GLVC East Conference, the score rested at 37-37 by the end of the first half. The points in the paint were a huge factor in the first half, capitalized by Saint Joseph's 18 points. Second chance points were equal for both teams at eight a piece. Starting off the second half, both high-powered offenses really start to show. Junior forwards Jeremy Saffold and Konrad Krutwig capitalized by hitting consecutive three-pointers, which gave UW-Parkside a then comfortable seven-point cushion. In desperate hopes of forcing UWParkside into making mistakes, Saint Joseph's started applying full-court pressure. The defensive pressure helped Saint Joseph's pull back within three, and forced a UW-Parkside timeout. Just when UW-Parkside looked its most vulnerable, sophomore guard Colt Grandstaff knocked down a baseline three-pointer to keep UW-Parkside ahead. With eleven minutes remaining in the game, the fast breaks really started to take affect. The change in tempo pushed Saint Joseph's to its first lead of the game, by a score of 60 to 58. Saint Joseph's continued to rally, forcing UW1" Parkside to take yet another timeout. As the game progressed, UW-Parkside's defense was in shambles. The lead for Saint Joseph's leapt to a commanding thirteen-point lead with 2:30 remaining. The rest of the game seemed to be on cruise control for the visitors, Photo by Cedric Ray culminating in the final score of 85-94. be Thursday February 2nd against Bellarmine University. The The next home game for the UW- following game, taking place February 4th against Northerr Parkside s men s basketball team will Kentucky University, will be Alumni Day. Rangers continue to roll with win LutteOO 1 @ uwp .edu Parkside women continue to take the lead The UW- Parkside women's basketball team tipped off against Saint Joseph's College Thursday night in DeSimone Gymnasium. Both teams entered with a GLVC record of 6-3, and was an intense bout that saw UW-Parkside come out on top, 75-71. I caught up with Senior Guard Amy Selk and asked her what her thoughts were on tonight's game against St. Joseph. "Saint Joseph's is one of the hottest teams in the conference," said UW-Parkside senior guard Amy Selk. "They have very athletic guards and containing their penetration is a key to get the victory tonight. Every GLVC game is a battle. I definitely view Saint Joseph's as a top contender in the conference. We just have to stay focused and play Ranger basketball." Whenever these two programs link up it proves to be a tightly fought match up. Coming into this game, UW-Parkside lead the series between the two colleges, 21-20. Their last meeting, on February, 19 2011, UW-Parkside won on the road 67-51. After the first half, Saint Joseph's led 40-35. The field goal percentage for UW-Parkside and Saint Joseph's were both below 50%: UW-Parkside 48.3% and Saint Joseph's 46.9 %. The leading scorer at halftime for UW-Parkside was junior guard Jenna Endisch. For the St. Joseph Puma's their leading scorer was senior guard Montrell Mills. UW-Parkside came out strong in the second half. With 6:06 left in the second half, UW-Parkside trailed 58-65. With 0:28 left in the game, UW-Parkside led the game 73-69. The final score for the game was 75-71. "We made some big plays when we needed it," said UW-Parkside women's head coach Jenny Kenesie. The leading scorer for UW-Parkside was senior forward Brittany Beyer with 21 points and six rebounds. This year's senior class is now four wins away from becoming the most winning group in school history. The UW-Parkside women's basketball team next home game will be Thursday February 2nd against Bellarmine University. The following game, taking place February 4th against Northern Kentucky University, will be Alumni Day. The celebration of Black Heritage Month k History Month Press Release: Come Celebrate Black History Month at UWP! rnmmpnp^ s^ents at UWP will share their talents of song, dance, and spoken word to Our Voices ^ Th^OffT °ff vm Hlf0ry Month' 38 the theme this year is "Living Through • ' , ce °f Multicultural Student Affairs, which spear headed the plan- Student'I iZn1Thntf r °f the pr0grams' co,laborated with The Chancellor's Area, Black Student Union, The Library, The Friends of the UWP Library, and The College of Arts cle^ces 0 s are three wonderful events open to the public. Limited door prizes will e o ere an ee authentic cuisine derived from Africa, where today's food for Africanmericans came om will be catered by Sodexo. The events are the following: Black History Month Kick-Off: Wednesday, February 1,2012 at UWP Main Place 12-lpm, Living Through Our Voices:" UWP students will perform music, dance, and spoken word pertaining to the culture of African-Americans and the significance of Black History Month. J Black History Month Read-In: Wednesday, February 8,2012 at UWP Library Overlook Lounge 12-lpm: Atendees will read book excerpts from African-American authors as part of the National Read-In. Nico Moore will begin event with a spoken word performance! Black History Month Speak Out: Thursday, February 9,2012 7PM Arts and Humanities Picken Center for the Regional Arts and Humanities: Talented Actress Marti Gobel from the Civil War Museum Outreach Theater Program will portray Ida B. Wells, who was born to a slave parents in Mississippi during the Civil War. As a journalist living in Memphis, Tennessee, Wells became committed to ending segregation, lynch mobs, and the destruction of African-American property in the South. ~ry-—rrrr BOH: second annual Bilingual Open House Currently, UW-Parkside is the most diverse institution in the University of Wisconsin system. While events like the bilingual open house promote diversity, expanding Parkside's ethnic range was not the sole intention of the event. Of the roughly 3,700 full time students, approximately 415 identify themselves as Hispanic. While not all of the students who identify themselves as Hispanic consider Spanish their first language, the Bilingual Open House accommodated Hispanic families and students and attempted to expand the general Hispanic community at Parkside. The Bilingual Open House provided students who speak Spanish in their homes with a level of comfortability in a setting that is less than familiar, as it was some of the students' first times visit a college campus. "It is not about promoting that we have Spanish speaking students. It is promoting the idea that we have a family and a network that will support you at UW-Parkside," said Vosters. In addition to comfortability, the aim of the presentations was to help Hispanic high school students set goals and plan adequately depending upon where they were in their high school career. "I think it all goes back to the idea that college is attainable," said Vosters. "When you have a motivational speaker, who talks about the bigger picture of the goals, then the supporting sessions really identify that it is attainable at UW-Parkside," As the second Bilingual Open House was a success, Admissions counselors hope that the students walked away with an enhanced value for education, and a clear ambition to pursue a degree. "Education is possible," said Rivera. "It starts at a young age. It starts with preparation. It starts with setting yourself up with some goals, and setting yourself up to achieve them." . . . Global: The School of Business and Technology looks towards the future The cost of the study tour is $2,995 which includes international and domestic airfare, hotels, ground transportation, tickets to all cultural sites, and most meals. Financial aid is available for those who qualify with a $1,500 study tour grant which will reduce cost to $1,495. Only five spots are left available and whoever is interested should contact the International Studies Office at GRNQ 210 for the deposit or email Dr. Wang with any questions at wangz@uwp.edu. Deadlines are 1 Feb 2012. International student involvement is an amazing opportunity for UWParkside's learning environment. With the advancement of the upcoming Chinese partnership, International business and relations will potentially influence future partnerships around the world, putting UW-Parkside in the global arena. 6 The Ranger News January 31,2012 Dorm life decline Nicole Zizich zizich002@ u wp .edu Are you a dorm devotee or will you be keeping your distance by living off campus? Everybody has different housing preferences and recently with the status of our economy, the declining population of dorm dwellers at University of Wisconsin-Parkside is no surprise. Every semester, many students have to ask themselves if saving money by living off campus is worth sacrificing the experience of dorm life. There is certainly an experience to have, but it comes with a price tag. Why else would so many movies reference the college dorm room environment? It exists and it's real. There is something magical about staying up at 4 a.m. with a group of strangers and watching them turn into your best friends. However, what you have to consider is that another significant purpose of on-campus living exists that isn't catered to by media. Are you there for the suggested experience or are you going there to complete your education? While the close proximity that the dorms have to classrooms is most appealing to an aspiring scholar, some feel that the distractions they promote to students outweigh the location aspect. I think dorms are more distracting to my education than they are beneficial because of all the activities. There's so much to do so it's easy to push aside your studies," says freshman Leah Bauer. However, some feel that managing to live on your own (or at least in a place where you have your own space) is better than the toll on your sleep, study, and sanity that can present itself with life at home. "Living on campus is better because I only have to deal with my own problems and not family problems. I'm just responsible for myself and no one else," explains freshman Brittany Pawlicki. Not all on-campus students have the ease of mere self-responsibility. Resident Advisors are constantly on watch, assuring that the policies of the dormitory are enforced. They have sacrificed weeks of their holiday breaks building leadership skills to prepare for the interactions they will have with the residents and amongst the RAs themselves. In return, UWParkside offers Resident Advisors a free room in their designated section of authority and a free meal plan. "The responsibility I have as an RA isn't just worth a free room, it's worth more. I've met different people. My job has opened doors and opportunities for me I'd never have otherwise had. It's not easy though because sometimes we're up late when we have tests in the morning - it's exhausting," explains junior Erin Ryan. For the rest of the residents that are paying the full cost of living on campus, the question of whether or not the price is worth the ten minute walks from our beds to class is worth it. While Ranger Hall has a lot to offer, it's also lacking in some aspects that other UW campuses are not. "No, I don't think what we pay is worth staying here. In the dorms at UW-Whitewater and UW-Milwaukee, everyone who enters the dorms is carded, RA's make you register guests, and you are limited to three. Anyone can get into UW-Parkside's dorms by knocking. I don't like how some random guy could be in the hall while I'm heading to the bathroom," states junior Jasmine Anderson. There are surely positives of the dorm life experience, including the social life. Unlike commuters, dorm residents get frequent interaction with their peers all hours of the day. Whether it's brushing your teeth next to that guy who sits behind you in Biology, running in the basement weight room with that girl who makes your grande latte at Starbucks, or See Dorm page 7 What is happening to on-campus living? johns376@ uwp!e du Number of resident hall students decreasing since beginning of semester Is it a social trend? Are students wanting to explore more living op- increase, and the cost of residency on campus to increase " portumt.es? Is it a financial road block? More surprising than not, UW- The quality of on-campus living is at a premium, yet students are con Parkside students have been steadily decreasing from the on-campus liv- tinuously disappearing from the premises. Piekarski continues with othe ing rooster. At the beginning the academic year, we see a flourishing philosophies as to why students are becoming more and more scare number of students, first year and returning, arrive in front of Ranger within the residence halls. "You know, it comes down to the social trend Hall hopeful to live on their own terms, routines, and rules. It is a mo- If more students are living on campus, then that will attract more student ment of relief, after living under the rigid constraints and restrictions of to move into one of the three living options on campus. Also, it depend the Home roof. As of late, however, students have been declining this on the particular student, what kind of experience he/she is looking fo: opportunity. As compared to last semester, there are a lot less students and what kind of style of living is preferred. We offer a lot of community Z7"7- S a g 1 t0W" 00 m°St "lghtS" SayS reSideDt adViSOr based livinS here on camPus-and ^me students are not accustomed thi Marx rlemming. style of living " There could be many reasons why students are choosing to vacate the Further developments to on-campus living may attract more student housing opportunities on campus including financial discrepancies, so- to on-campus living. On January 27th, a final decision will be made as t mal trends, personal interests and overall experiences. Residence Hall whether the apartments will be demolished, or refurbished Officials ar Director Amy Piekarski speaks of the reasons why students are choos- still discussing the options. ing other living options "When we talk of financial difficulties among Despite the fresh start to the new semester, the residence halls remai students, it is without a doubt, a viable truth. What we must also realize less filled, but will hopefully gain interest among campus dwellers Resi is that no matter where you go, budgets are being slashed. It actually is dence occupancy is detrimental to the survival of the on-camous'livin becoming a national trend. This unfortunately causes the cost of living to option. January 31,2012 The Ranger News Dorm: times changing for campus living imolv leavino vnur A— nnr> k ^?UF °rm ^00r °Pen t0 see wh° stumbles inside, every- ° ,n ^PPortunities to make friends with familiar faces. , i C? Cre ^ a ot PeoPle that live here you see lot of faces and after ie e usua y nod turns into getting to know each other. Seeing them at resident events helps a lot too," says junior Robert Bhatia. rea y 1 e socializing here and making friends. I definitely wouldn't ave as many if I didn t live in the dorms," says freshman Victoria Musial. Trw'p)t^r^aSS'C c°hege experience students get living on campus at ar si e is having a roommate. While media often portrays the experience as either wildly fun and entertaining {American Pie 2) or incredi y orrid (The Roommate), in reality, it's a life lesson about selflessness and compromise. While some welcome the challenge, others could hardly stand it. Having a roommate gives you someone to talk to and the comfort of avmg at least one friend. It's someone to just hang out with, to go get food with. Not having one is lonely," states junior Sarah Nicewander. According to freshman Aron Yohannes, "My roommates been really good. No problems. Just roommates and that's it, and that's how it's supposed to be." "Well first of all, I [have] weird habits and she did too. We didn't agree, there was no middle ground between us because she wanted it her way and I wanted it my way. It was always awkward tension," says Janiyah Burney. Since you ve lived at home already, I'd encourage you to experience the residence hall lifestyle at UW-R See how you like it. If you do, it may result in a much more convenient education, and while you're there you may just find your roommate who was meant to be lifelong best friends with you. If you don't enjoy it, then you can always move back home or move into an apartment off campus with your friends. You never know how terrible or awesome it's going be until you try it. It's one of those college experiences worth trying for both the positives and negatives. While the expense of a dormitory on top of tuition payments is difficult on all of us, some experiences of growing up are priceless. 1 he Rita opens at UW-Parkside Bobby Johnson johns376@ uwp .edu On Saturday, 28 January, UW-Parkside will host an event unlike any other...The Grand Opening of the Rita Center! This Saturday festivities run high at UW-Parkside as the Rita Center for Arts and Humanities opens officially to students, staff, and community visitors. The University will host a Gala event in the Rita Center featuring presentations and performances from the Theatre Arts Department, Music department, and Art Department. The Theatre Arts department has organized several events including a short fight demonstration, student design presentations, American College Theatre Festival Scene performances, and finally an exclusive preview of the upcoming Drama Club production entitled A Piece of Mind. Each presentation will last twenty minutes and utilize each of the new spaces being highlighted within the evening. Similar events have been organized by neighboring departments, and will be presented throughout the duration of the evening. Student director, Kara Foster, speaks about the upcoming event. "I am excited to reveal a little portion of our Drama Club production. Despite the fact that our performances are not until May, this will be a great opportunity to show people a sneak peek of our material, and hopefully encourage them to attend the production in May." The events of the evening will begin at 6:00 pm and last until about 9:00 pm. The many people involved in this project are anticipating it greatly and cannot wait to share their work with guests within these brand new spaces. 8 Fhe Ranger News January 31,2012 Top 20 reasons you should watch The Walking Dead 1. Zombies! They are awesome. 2. Norman Reedus 3. Because there will be a moment when Lori dies. 4. There is humor... 5. AND there is serious violence. 6. The zombies look legit (Go make up department go!) 7. Shame is a BAMF 8. The kill kids. The show has no rules. 9. Lauren Cohan. 10. Rick vs. Shane will only get better. 11. They wll eventually have the characters Michonne and The Governor from the comics. 12. Romance. Bromance. It's all there. 13. Plot twists that work (take that M. Night) 14. Captures a postzombie apocalypse brilliantly. 15. Glenn can survice any situation. He is a borderline superhero. 16. The character development is extremely wll crafted. 17. The show doesn't mind walking a different direction from the source material. 18. It allows you to prepare our post-zombie apocalypse skills. 19. It is a relentless and unpredibtable show. 20. Norman Reedus. Because he deserves to be on the list twice. What is Cool? 320 Zak Eden Eden001@uwp.edu Headline Used for newspapers, the Headline element describes the main article of the issue. Second annual Bilingual Open House deemed successful Issue Volume 41, issue 7 Series Number The series number of the original collection. UWPAC002 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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Title A name given to the resource University of Wisconsin - Parkside Photo Collection Description An account of the resource Photos documenting the history of UW-Parkside. Subject The topic of the resource History of Parkside Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Black and white photograph Original Location Series, box, and folder number of original resource. HOK Book 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 Students in Main Place Description An account of the resource Students sit in Main Place in Wyllie Hall Subject The topic of the resource Buildings Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource undated Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context UWPAC002_P_1267 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Kenosha, Wisconsin Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available UW-Parkside Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image buildings https://archives.uwp.edu/files/original/41005a6de13a148ac24e2a91d909a92a.jpg 632f1343ddf47254973a978165ecdf3f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource University of Wisconsin - Parkside Photo Collection Description An account of the resource Photos documenting the history of UW-Parkside. Subject The topic of the resource History of Parkside Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Color Photograph Original Location Series, box, and folder number of original resource. UWP Archival Collection 02. Box 12 Folder 1 Series Number The series number of the original collection. UWPAC002 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 Wyllie Hall Description An account of the resource The northeast view of the Wyllie Library Learning Center. Subject The topic of the resource Buildings Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource undated Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context UWPAC002_P_1244 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Kenosha, Wisconsin Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available UW-Parkside Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image buildings