143 10 4375 https://archives.uwp.edu/files/original/3e78b22d2ec2bf2e9bfffeb73945fae0.pdf e177daf8516b9d2049a70d80f6bb8f8b 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. Issue Volume 44 Headline Used for newspapers, the Headline element describes the main article of the issue. Crunchbutton feeds an unrealized need Series Number The series number of the original collection. UWPAC124 Ranger News Text Any textual data included in the document t h e R A N G E R N E W S U N I V E R S I T Y O F W I S C O N S I N - P A R K S I D E S T U D E N T N E W S P A P E R M A Y 7 20 15 C r u n c h b u t t o n f e e d s a n u n r e a l i z e d n e e d By M ar k W eb er m cg u i0 18 @ ra n ge rs .u w p .e d u For m an y s tud en ts, th e tim e th at l ea ds up to an d inc lud es final ex am s is o ne of lat e n igh ts, e arly m or ni ng s, a nd little tim e fo r a ny­ th in g o th er th an stud ying . S tu de nt s do n' t hav e t im e fo r an yt hi ng ot he r th an th at last test , o r th at final pr e­ se nt at io n. T he y do n' t have tim e to talk , to exer cise, to s leep , o r t o ev en ea t! T h a t i s wh ere a new ap p th at is av aila ble he re at Par ksid e co me s in . T h e ap p is ca lled C ru nc hb ut to n an d it has a very sim ple co nc ep t. T h e co nc ep t is to get foo d d eliv ere d to yo ur doo r, fro m re sta ur an ts th at no rm all y do n' t d eliver . T h e i de a was sta rte d a t Yale U niv ers ity by so me stu de nts in or de r to pr oc ur e th eir favo rite san dw ich tro m a lo cal eater y. As a resu lt, t ha t e ate ry s old $6 0,0 00 wo rth of san dw ich es. T h e ide a ha s gr ow n fr om on e si mp le s an d­ wich , b ut i t r em ain s a ver y sim ple id ea . T he ide a is to pa rt ne r u p w ith re sta ur an ts w ho do n' t de liver, pu t a few o f the ir mo st p op ul ar item s on an ap p m en u, a nd th en hav e the foo d d eliv ered by t he cus tom ­ er' s p eer s. T h e C ru nc hb ut to n a pp ha s t ake n o ff in a s ho rt pe rio d of tim e, s pr ea di ng f rom Yale to U SC , Uol gate , D ay to n, a nd a hal l-d oz en ot he r lo cat ion s. N ow i t is c om ing to UW -Par ksid e. Th an ks to sen ior Nic k K oe ne n, 21, wh o is p la nn in g o n gr ad ua tin g th is M ay wit h a de gre e in busin ess m an ag em en t, ma rke t­ ing , an d finance. Nick he ar d ab ou t this y ou ng c om pa ny an d th ou gh t it w oul d be a gr ea t fit he re. H e did som e i nve stiga ting , an d got on bo ar d the C ru nc hb ut to n tra in . H e s aid , " I a ctu all y r ea d ab ou t it ••MM Photo cou rtes y of ht tp s:/ /w ww .fa ce bo ok .co m/ cr un ch bu tto n on Ra ng er ir ac k, an d tho ugh t it soun ded like a co ol id ea ." Nic k h as rece ived a ton of su pp or t fr om th e c om pan y, a nd pla ns o n ma kin g a go of this as his aft er colle ge c are er. " I k now th at it will st art sma ll, lik e we onl y hav e six re sta ur an ts s ign ed up rig ht now, a nd I a m th e m ain drive r, b ut I t hin k i t is r eally goi ng to g row ." Nick said . " I pl an on foc usi ng he re at Par ksid e first, bu t I ca n s ee us ex pa nd in g to C ar th ag e Col lege , an d th en Un ive rsit y of Wi sco nsin , Mi lwa uke e, a nd M AT C, an d the n M ad iso n, a n d th en th e who le U W sys tem ," Nick sai d wit h a ge nu ine sens e of ex cit em en t. Ri gh t n ow C ru nc hb ut to n, an d Nic k a re aim ing at th e c olleg e de m og ra ph ic s eei ng t he m as a luc rat ive an d solid toe ho ld in to any reg ion s m ar ke t. Nic k a nd C ru nc h­ bu tto n l au nc he d h er e at UW - Par ksi de on Th ur sd ay , A pri l 23 at 6 p .m . H e pla ns on m ak in g t he sch edu le flexible, an d bas ing it o ff wh at his c us to me rs se em to wa nt . Su pp ly a nd de m an d will b e t he key to th e su cces s an d gro wt h of this end eav or, like mo st ne w busin esses, but C ru nc hb ut to n an d Nick ar e hu ng ry f or s ucce ss, a nd the y h op e th at you ar e ju st pla in hu ngr y. P a r k s i d e s t u d e n t s w i n a c a d e m i c a n d l e a d e r s h i p a w a r d s K at ly nn e D a v is D av is0 86 @ uw p. ed u Ne arl y 20 0 UW -Par ksid e stu den ts w ere ho no re d for th eir aca de mi c ex cell enc e an d lea de r­ ship roles o n ca m pu s a nd in the co mm un ity at two s ep ar at e a wa rd cer em on ies in Ap ril. O n Th ur sd ay , A pri l 2 3, th e Le ad ers hi p A war ds B an qu et rec ogn ize d s tud en ts a nd ca mp us org an iza tio ns alike for th eir de di­ ca tio n to ca mp us i nvo lve me nt. T h e stu de nts an d org an iza tio ns wer e ho no re d f or th eir roles as succ essful lea de rs a nd pa rti cip ati on in lea d­ er sh ip tra in in g t ha t fu rth er hel ped the m to dev elo p eff ective lea de r­ shi p skills. In par ticu lar , Si mm i B ha r- van i, Bry an Kr ajn ak , A lexa M or ­ ga n, Ro be rt Ro th e a nd R am la Wa lke r-H ake em all e ar ne d th e Pre sid ent 's V olu nte er Ser vice aw ard gold- level ho no r, w hic h w as pre sen ted to stu de nts wh o d ed i­ ca ted 50 0 ho urs of th eir tim e t o vo lun tee r se rvice on ca mp us an d i n th e c omm unit y. As a gr ou p, U W- Parks ide H ab ita t fo r H um ani ty, UW -Pa rksi de M en 's a nd Wo men 's Tr ac k a nd Fie ld, Park side In te r­ na tio na l C lu b a nd th e S tu de nt Nu rse s' Asso ciati on at Park side all rec eive d r eco gni tio n fo r v olu nte er serv ice. Ab ou t 70 g ra du at in g sen ior s w ere ho no re d f or the ir ou tst an di ng a ca de m ic su ccess on Sun day , A pri l 26 a t the Ac ad em ic Ac hie vem ent Aw ard s ce rem ony . H on or ee s in clu de d s tud en ts fr om seve ral diff ere nt pr og ra m s a nd de pa rtm en ts, as well as tho se w ho wer e p res en ted wit h O ut st an di ng G ra du at e ho no rs an d the Ch an ce l­ lo r's A wa rd. Alyssa Mac ieje wsk i, a biol ogic al sci enc es ma jor, was pr ese nte d w ith the Ch an ce llo r's Aw ard , an d Jer em ia h Jeffrey, A n­ dre w Kossow, K ar en M or en o a nd K eo na Th om ps on wer e h on or ed as this yea r's O ut sta nd in g G ra du ate s. In ad di tio n to the se two cer em on ies , 1 6 n urs ing stu de nts we re i nd uc ted in to th e Na tio na l Nu rsi ng H on or Soc iety E ta Nu C ha pt er on Sun day , Ap ril 26. Aubre y Lukas (right) and Alyssa Macie­ jewski (left), biological science majors, are honor ed at the Acad emic Ac hieve men t Awards. Maciejewski won the C hancellor s Award. Photo courte sy of http:/ /uwp. edu/ explore/news/ acadachv.cfm . Ca ss an dr a S tein fas t a nd Lo rra in e Bo nn , t wo nu rsi ng stu de nts , w ere th e rec ipi ent s of ou tst an di ng stu ­ de nt lea de rsh ip aw ard s. T h e R a n g e r N e w s 9 0 0 W o o d R o a d K e n o s h a , W I 5 3 1 4 1 E -m a il : r a n g e r n e w s @ u w p .e d u W e b si te : t r n o n li n e .o r g id it o r i n C h ie f: K at ly nn e D avi s da vis 08 6@ uw p.e du D or ia De Ba rto lo de ba r0 04 @ uw p.e du W eb D ir e c to r : Ro bin Bro wn br ow n2 18 @ uw p.e du Er in Ho pk in s ho pk i02 0@ uw p.e du S t a ff R e p o r t e r s Ch els ie Aloisi ha ne y0 06 @ uw p.e du G en o Co lo nn a colon O 14 @ uw p.e du Liv G rip ko gri pk 00 2@ uw p.e du Ja le n Pe rry pe rry 03 9@ uw p.e du Za ch Ro eth lis be rge i rothOO 1 @ uw p.e du Kr ist a S kw ere s sch raO 10 @ uw p.e du M ar k W ebe r mcg uiO 18 @ uw p.e du K at ly nn e D avi s da vis 08 6@ uw p.e du Do ria De Ba rto lo de ba r0 04 @ uw p. ed u THE RA NG ER N EW S MISS ION S TA TE M EN T: THE RANG ER NEWS ST RI VE S TO INF ORM , ED UC AT E, AND EN GA GE THE UW-PARKSIDE CO MM UN ITY B Y PU BL ISH IN G WE LL -W RI TT EN , AC CU RA TE STU DEN T JO UR NA LI SM ON A BI -W EE KL Y B AS IS, A S W EL L A S ON LINE . T he R an ge r New s me eti ng s a re eve ry M on da y at 12 pm in the R an ge r New s Off ice. All stu de nt s an d fac ult y of UW -Pa rks ide ar c we lco me to at te nd . Ha ve an y co m­ me nts , c on ce rn s, q ue stio ns, or sto ry ide as? Ple ase e-m ail us at : ran ge rn ew s@ uw p.e du . Lik e to me et wi th us? We ar e l oc ate d i n th e S tu de nt C en te r i n roo m LI 01 A. C e l e b r a t i n g D r . A n n a M a r i a W i l l i a m s D o r ia D e B a r t o lo d e b a r 0 0 4 @ u w p . e d u T h e univ ersi ty an d it's Co lleg e of N at ur al an d H ea lth Sci enc es ho ste d a life ce leb ra tio n ho no rin g th e tea ch ing , r ese arc h, an d s erv ice of Dr. An na M ar ia Wil liam s o n Fri day M ay 1 in th e uni ver sity 's Al ma Re nis h O ut do or Cl ass roo m. Dr. Wil liam s pas sed aw ay o n Ap ril 16 at the ag e o f 87 . "To day , w he n we refl ect on wh at A nn a M ar ia Wi llia ms me an s t o thi s un ive rsit y . . . he r d ed ica ­ tio n, he r c om m itm en t, he r v isio n . . . it' s e asy to s ee th at she is lite rall y a ll a ro un d us, " sa id Ch an ce llo r D eb or ah For d i n re m em be rin g al l of th e ha rd wo rk th at Dr. Wil liam s p ou re d i n to th e Un ive rsit y a nd its stu de nts . Dr. Wil liam s h elp ed cr ea te th e uni ver sity 's p re - me d an d pr e- he al th pr og ra ms , t hr ou gh wh ich close to 90 pe rc en t o f stu de nt s ar e ac ce pt ed to med i­ cal pro fes sio nal sch ool s. T hi s ra te is m or e th an dou­ ble th e na tio na l a ve rag e. U W Pa rks ide 's pre -he alt h pr og ra m is n ow co ns ide re d to be on e o f UW 's most pro fic ien t u nd er gr ad ua te pr og ra m s. T h e "D oc to rs of O u r C om m un ity " p ro gr am was also est ab lis he d by Dr . W illia ms . T hi s p rog ram pro vid es hig h s cho ol s tu de nt s w ho hav e i nte res t in the he alt h ca re pro fes sio n a cce ss to me dic al schools an d me dic al pro fes sio nal s e arl y on in th ei r e du ca­ tio n. Dr. Wi llia ms also cr ea te d th e A nn a M ar ia Wil liam s N at ur e T ra il, wh ich ha s m or e th an 100 m ar ke d tre es on th e wa lki ng t ra il. T h is inc lud es 67 spe cie s n ativ e to Wi sco nsi n an d ove r hal f of the 50 sta te tre es i n the U.S. Dr. Wi llia ms ' fa mi ly ha s su gg est ed do na tio ns in he r m em or y to th e A nn a M ar ia W illi am s E ndo we d Sc ho lar sh ip, UW -P ark sid e F ou nd at io n, 90 0 W ood R oa d, P.O. Box 20 00 , K en os ha , W I 5 31 41 , o r Ag rac e H os pi ce Ca re , I nc ., 5 39 5 E. C he ry l P ark ­ way, F itc hb urg , W I 5 37 11 . M em or ie s c an be sh ar ed at ww w. inf orm edc ho ice fun era ls.c om . T h e Ra ng er News M ay 7, 201 5 P a r k s i d e l i b r a r y i m p r o v e s s p a c e u t i ­ l i z a t i o n C h e ls ie A lo is i h a n e y 0 0 6 @ u w p .e d u Par ksi de's lib rar y is cu rr en dy un de rg oin g a seri es o f ch an ge s in ho pe s t o o ffer s tud en ts a m or e c om for tab le stu dy a re a an d le ar ni ng en ­ vi ro nm en t. W he n th e staff fou nd ou t th at th e lib ra ry ha d rece ived fo un da tio n mone y, mo ne y wh ich was gra cio usl y d on at ed specif ically to Par ksi de's libr ary , th ey exc ited ly be ga n pla n­ ni ng new alt era tio ns f or th e l ibra ry. Ja n Mi co , th e a dm ini str ati ve pr og ra m assis­ ta nt in th e UW -Pa rks ide libr ary , ex pres ses h er ex cit em ent ove r th e pub licl y d on at ed mon ey. "W e are be ing pr ud en t s ho pp er s by a skin g our selv es, 'is this th e bes t we ca n d o fo r t he stu de nts ?' We ar e try ing to find ite ms on a low bu dg et th at will m ak e a big im pa ct ," Mi co sai d. M ico an d th e rest of Par ksi de's lib ra ry staff hav e o ne pr ior ity in mi nd wh en it c om es t o th e c ha ng es m ad e i n th e li br ar y - th e s tud en ts. "I t's all a bo ut th e s tud en ts. So m e of th em stay he re un til lat e a t n ig ht ," she sai d. " It be co me s like a sec on d ho m e to th em an d we w an t t o ma ke i t a s c om for tab le as we ca n for th em ." So me of th e c ha ng es th e S pa ce Ut iliz ati on Pl an ni ng Co m m itt ee (SAP) hav e m ad e in th e last co up le week s inc lud es rem ovi ng th e d ispl ay do or s t o a llow m or e roo m, en ha nc in g th e na t­ ura l li ght by s witc hin g o ut tall s tack s to sh or t, pro vid ing m or e de co rat ion s a nd pl an t life i n stu dy are as an d re pa int in g so me of th e w alls on th e s eco nd f loor. M ico exp lain s t ha t so me of th e m em be rs on th e c om mi tte e e ven pit ch ed in with th ei r ow n mo ney to he lp wit h t hes e p roj ect s. We re pa in ted som e o f th e w alls a lig hte r blu e. I his mo ney ca me ou t of ou r pe rso na l bud get s b ut it was a s ma ll p ric e to pay for ou r s tu de nt s." T h e Par ksi de's lib ra ry staff cou ld no t b e ha pp ie r w ith th e cha ng es alr ea dy m ad e a nd the ch an ge s ye t t o c om e t o th e l ibrar y. St op on in tod ay an d see th e pro gre ss m ad e f or your self. mm. w m Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Ranger News, Volume 44, May 7, 2015 Description An account of the resource Student newspaper of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Kenosha, Wis. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2015-05-07 Subject The topic of the resource College student newspapers and periodicals Student publications University of Wisconsin-Parkside--Newspapers Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newspaper Language A language of the resource English 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 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available University of Wisconsin-Parkside Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Board of Regents of the University Wisconsin System academic leadership awards anna maria williams finals fundraiser library parkside student government association (PSGA) https://archives.uwp.edu/files/original/42374939a729c212b60f1d280316a01d.pdf 02b4c133e43666275cfb9de2db506e66 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. Issue Volume 44 Headline Used for newspapers, the Headline element describes the main article of the issue. Students, Staff March Against Proposed UW Budget Cuts Series Number The series number of the original collection. UWPAC124 Ranger News Text Any textual data included in the document R A N G E R N E W S U N I V E R S I T Y O F W I S C O N S I N - P A R K S I D E S T U D E N T N E W S P A P E R A P R IL 2 3 20 15 S t u d e n t s , S t a f f M a r c h A g a i n s t P r o p o s e d U W B u d g e t C u t s Dori a DeB arto lo Debar 004@ uwp.e du On Wednesd ay, Apr il 15 arou nd no on , abo ut 4 0 Parkside studen ts, fac ult y an d staff m arch ed th e halls o f th e un iver sity in pro tes t of Walker's prop ose d $300 mi l­ lio n b ud ge t cuts. The pro test ors org ani zed nea r the OMSA (Office of S tud ent M ult icu ltu ra l Affairs) in W yllie Ha ll and m ade th eir way across the s choo l to t he S tude nt Center. Permission fo r th e pro tes t was no t req uest ed, howev er, the Parkside Police di d n ot m ake any att em pts t o s top i t. Stud ents h eld signs read ing "St op th e Cuts" and "Save th e UW ," w hil e ch an tin g "Up up w ith ed uc ati on , dow n do wn w ith legis latio n." Am ong stu de nt co n­ cerns we re delays in g rad ua tion and g ran t avai lab ility . "Because of l im ite d class ava ilab ility , I have had to dro p my min or," s ays an anon ymo us Parkside junio r. "I've also been for ced in to ta kin g ou t mo re loans because my g rants have been re duced." Stud ent Ritu Patel, 20, me n­ tio ne d th at she kno ws several stu­ dents , herself inclu de d, tha t have had sig nific ant delays in g radu a­ tio n because clas s availa bilit y in th e bi olo gy d ep art me nt does n ot me et th e needs of th e stud ents . Protesters gat her ed ou tsid e on the steps near the S tude nt Center wher e the y voi ced th eir opin ions . "You're no t on ly tak ing away fro m each indiv idua l's po ten tia l, bu t fro m o ur state's pote nti al! " sho ut­ ed cur ren t stu den t bo dy Vice P res­ ide nt Ga brielle K raw czyk ."Wi th these cu ts, we cann ot af for d the amaz ing professors th at m ake ou r UW system great! " add ed st ude nt Annalee Sepanski. Preced ing these sta teme nts, stu den t bo dy Pre sident Gab riel Coro nado u rge d prot esto rs to call the ir sta te repre senta tive Senator Richard Gude x to ma ke the ir d isap prov al of th e UW Bud get k no wn . "A nyone w ho is con cern ed ab ou t the c uts sh oul d reach Senator Gude x at (608) 266- 5300 or via em ail at Sen.Gude x@ legis.wisconsin .gov," Coro nado stressed in an in ter vie w. Parkside stude nts call th eir legisl ators d ur ing prot ests o n Wednesday, Ap ril 15 to express fru str ati on w ith the pro pos ed UW bu dg et cu ts. Many stud ents s urr oun din g th e pro tes t expressed conce rns th at t he p rot es t sho uld n o t have take n place o n Parksid e's campus because "ad min istr atio n is not t o bla me fo r these cuts." Presiden t Coro nado re spo nde d to th ese concerns , stating , "I wo uld ag ree w ith t he ir pe rspe ctive th at i t's no t th e ad min istr atio n wh o pro pos ed these cuts," he said. "How ever, one o f the o bjec tive s was to raise awareness of th e cur ren t status th at th e UW System is goin g th ro ug h. A lth ou gh ma ny stu den ts are aware, the re are also man y th at are n ot . Duri ng th e pr ote st we call ed several legis lators , re­ gardless o f par ty, and asked th em to no t app rov e the p rop ose d bud get ." He also adde d th at ba sed on t he fe eds he has seen on social med ia and l oca l press, it seems like th eir ob jec tiv e to raise awa re­ ness and c onc ern was achie ved. P S G P r e s i d e n t i a l C a n d i d a t e T a l k s B u d g e t C u t s , H o p e s f o r N e x t Y e a r Chelsie Aloi si, Katlynn e Davis haney00 6@uwp .edu davis086 @uwp.e du Wi th Parkside Stud ent Gove rn­ me nt (PS G) elec tion s tak ing pla ce earlier t his week , Ranger News rep orte rs we re able to catch u p w ith Han nah Kowal czyk, wh o is ru nn in g un opp ose d for pr esid ent of PS G alo ng w ith h er po ten tia l vice pre side nt, Mig ue l Lopez. Kowalcz yk is cur ren tly a soph ­ om ore he re at Parkside wh o is do ub le- ma jor ing in business man age men t and p oli tic al science and p lans to go t o la w sch ool after she graduates . Kowalc zyk has also bee n inv olv ed in several orga nizat ions o n camp us. If they were to be el ecte d as pre side nt and vi ce pres iden t, Kowalczyk an d her pa rtne r M igu el Lopez pl ed ge to b e the voic e for stu den ts in term s of th e w orri som e bu dg et cut t o th e UW System. "M y run ­ nin g ma te and I are loo kin g to co nti nu e in th e foo tste ps of t he cur ren t pre side nt an d vice presi­ de nt, as well as to be th e voic e for th e stu den t bo dy wh en it comes to t he b ud ge t cuts," Kowalcz yk said. Pro mo ting a const ant lin e of com mu nic ati on b etw ee n PS G and Parkside studen ts is som eth ing Kowalcz yk hopes t o w ork o n if electe d. In a live , on-a ir i nt er vi ew at WIP Z, Ko wa lcz yk ta lk ed m or e ab ou t ho w she w ou ld h an dle th e poss ibly d iff icu lt po sit ion o f P SG pre side nt in t he u pc om ing year. "It's really im po rta nt to preserv e the t hin gs th at w e have availab le to stud ents , and I w ou ld ha te to see th at d isappe ar due t o t he bu dg et cu ts tha t are coming, " she said. Kowalczyk urg ed st ude nts to mak e thei r voices hear d in rega rds to bu dg et cu ts by at te nd ing t he Segreg ated Univ ersit y Fee Advi ­ sory Co mm itte e (S UF AC ) bud ge t mee ting s. "Regardless if you're o n th e co mm itte e or n ot , your vo ice can sti ll be hea rd as a stud ent b y jus t si ttin g in th ere o n the m eet ­ ings, and i t w ill s till be ta ken in to con side ratio n even if yo ur v ote does n't coun t," she said. Kowalczy k also talke d abo ut th e imp ort an ce o f the ele ctio n. "PS G Electio ns are very im po rta nt for stud ents a nd it is my hop e th at e very one can find th e tim e to vot e in th e up co min g elect ion," Kowalc zyk said. Parkside Stude nt Gov ern men t elec tion s initi all y to ok p lace jus t PSG pr es ide nt ia l an d vice pre sid en tia l ca nd ida tes , Kow alc zyk a nd Lop ez. last week , Apri l 16 to A pril 17, bu t due t o an er ror o n the ori gin al ba llo t, the v ot ing was pro lon ge d un til 6 p.m . Monda y A pril 20. Re­ sults wer e released Tuesday, Ap ril 21. Check ou t The Ranger News web site at tr no nlin e.o rg to read mo re ab ou t ele ctio n results. 2 R a y C r o s s R e v i s i t s P a r k s i d e K a tl y n n e D a v is d a v is 0 8 6 @ u w p .e d u St ud en ts, fac ulty an d ot he r st aff ga th er ed to ge th er in th e S tu de nt C en te r ba llro om on We dne sda y, M ar ch 25 for a c am pu s-w ide disc uss ion of th e c ont rov ers ial St ate pro po sed bie nn ial bu dg et wi th th e Un ive rsit y o f Wi sco n­ sin Sys tem Pr es ide nt Ra y Cro ss. Sit tin g p atie ntly , th ose wh o a tte nd ed th e ev en t w ere ea ge r to he ar C ro ss 's res pon se to th ei r o wn qu est ion s. S tu de nt s wer e g iven fro nt - row sea tin g a t t he disc uss ion, wh ich too k p lac e fo r a n ho ur be tw een 2:3 0 a nd 3:3 0 p.m . T hi s vi sit m ar ke d Cro ss's sec on d re tu rn to UW -Pa rks ide ove r t his s pr in g se mes ter. Cr oss 's pr im ar y visit o n Feb. 10 wa s less p ub lic ize d th an his m ost re ce nt visit , an d con sist ed of a pr es en tat io n to an au die nc e l arge ly m ad e up of fac ult y a nd staff, an d a few s tud en ts. How ever , th e M ar ch 25 vis it w as g ea re d mo re tow ard s th e co nc ern s o f stu de nts . An em ail fro m th e D ea n of St ud en ts, T am m y M cG uc kin , w as se nt ou t ab ou t a week pr io r to Cro ss's visit n ot onl y t o rais e a wa ren ess ab ou t t he ev en t, b ut to also get stu de nts to co nt rib ut e a ny qu est ion s th at the y m igh t ha ve f or th e U W Sys tem pre si­ de nt in reg ar ds to th e bu dg et. Ch an ce llo r D eb bi e For d in tro du ce d Ra y ans we rs fo r t hos e w ho ca me . "W e ho pe th at you ca n pro vid e us w ith gr ea ter cla rity ab ou t wh at s om e of th e cha llen ges ar e, bu t al so how we ca n be hel pfu l in th e pro ces s go ing for wa rd so t ha t w e c an sec ure a s tro ng er fu tur e f or UW - Par ksi de, " sa id Ford as s he wel com ed Cr oss to ca mp us . T h e ten sio n i n th e bal lro om eas ed a bi t as Cro ss s tep pe d up to th e p lat e, jo kin g th at he ha d a th re e- ho ur lon g sp eec h to pr ese nt. Cro ss th en be ga n wit h a list of qu est ion s th at ha d be en pr ep ar ed ah ea d of tim e. T h e first qu est ion on the list aske d if th e bu dg et cut s w ere effecti ve fo r U W cam pu ses , to wh ich Cr oss re sp on de d, " I do n' t k now ." Cr oss tol d s tud en ts th at it w as tim e fo r st u­ de nts , fac ulty an d staff to fo cus th eir effo rts o n ha vin g th ei r v oices he ar d. "N ow is t he tim e t o co nc en tra te yo ur req ues ts to yo ur l egi slat ors ," he s aid , e nc ou rag in g a tte nd ee s t o g et e ng ag ed in th e proc ess. Cro ss also p oi nt ed ou t a rec en t a rtic le he ha d re ad th at qu es tio ne d w he th er or no t a pu b­ lic e du ca tio n, s pecifi cally a l ibe ral ar ts e du ca ­ tio n, was o f any val ue. "1 jus t find th at am az ­ ing ," he sai d. " I d on 't kno w ho w t o r esp on d to th at . H ow do we c ha ng e t ha t p erc ep tio n? Ho w do you exp lai n to the m th e v alu e o f an ed uc a­ tio n? " C ros s urg ed att en de es to talk to wh oev er the y c ou ld i n o rd er to exp ress th e i m po rta nc e of pu bli c ed uc at io n an d th e res ear ch th at 's co nd uc te d on UW -Sy stem cam pu ses . An ot he r q ue sti on on th e l ist as ked if th e UW -Pa rks ide ca mp us wo uld be clo sed . C ros s tri ed to pu t d ou bt s t o res t, p oi nt in g o ut th at it wo uld be mo re exp ens ive to close a ca m pu s th an to inc rea se rev enu e f or th at ca m pu s. U W - P a r k s i d e C o l l e g e S e p a r a t i o n G en o C o lo n n a co lo nO 14 @ u w p . e d u Wh ile in th e p ast UW -Pa rks ide has be en kn ow n fo r its two m ain colle ges ba sed ar ou nd bus ines s a nd pr e- m ed , it has jus t r ece nd y b ee n split up in to fou r d iffe ren t c ollege s. T h e f ou r colle ges t ha t t he sch ool ha s b een split up in to inc lud e th e Col lege of Art s a nd Hu m an iti es , Co lleg e of Busi ness , Ec on om ics an d Co m pu t­ ing , C oll ege of N at ur al an d H ea lth Sci enc es an d th e Col leg e of So cia l Sc ienc es a nd Pr o­ fessi onal Stu die s. T he se dif fer ent colleg es h elp cat ego riz e t he cu rri cu lu m ba sed on wh at fits you r c ur re nt ma jor . T hi s new str uc tu re also "S om e s ay th at th e univ ersi ty will n eve r b e th e sa m e," Cr oss sai d. " In so me ways , it will no t. I n ot he r ways, it c an be be tte r." Add ition ally , C ros s a dd res se d th e co nc er n th at tui tio n wo uld sky rock et as a resu lt of the cut s, w hich wo uld allo w th e U W Sys tem mo re po we r in se tti ng tui tio n rat es. Cro ss s tat ed tha t hig he r e du ca tio n ne ed ed to re m ai n affo rda ble for stu de nts . " If it's no t a ffo rda ble , it' s n ot ac­ cess ible ," C ros s sa id. W hil e t he ca mp us -w ide fo ru m gav e st u­ de nt s, fa cul ty an d staff th e o pp or tu ni ty to ask que stio ns, th e ac tua l effect s t ha t t he bu dg et cu ts wil l h ave on UW -Pa rks ide an d ot he r UW ca mp us es ar e st ill u nk no wn . Rec ently , so me stu de nt s o n ca m pu s e x­ pre sse d t he ir f ru str at io n wit h b ud ge t c uts th ro ug h a pr ote st th at too k p lac e o n We dne s­ day, A pri l 15. Ph ot o c ou rte sy of K ad yn ne Davis gives a clos er def ini tio n to wh at th e c ollege br ing s in co nj un ct io n wi th new, inc om ing fre sh m an wh o d o n 't nec ess aril y k now whe re to st ar t o r w ha t t o l ook in to . In th e pa st, UW -Pa rks ide wa s w idely kno wn as a bus ine ss- bas ed sch oo l, bu t si nce the new ch an ge s h ave be en im pl em en te d, th e Univ ersi­ ty now offe rs a va rie ty of spe cial ties . E ven with a ch an ge like thi s b ei ng new ly ap pli ed this year, th e U niv ers ity is still c om po se d o f 37 ma jor s, 40 mi no rs, mu ltip le cer tifi cat es, pre -pro fess ion - al pr og ra m s a nd eve n on lin e d eg ree s. Fu rth er ­ m or e, th er e ar e als o su b- ca teg ori es l iste d a s dif fer ent de pa rtm en ts wi thi n ea ch colle ge. An ot he r res ult of th e ch an ge in th e colleg es at UW -Pa rks ide is t he in cr ea se in th e dir ec tor s an d ch ai rm en of th e Un ive rsit y. E xp an di ng to two mo re coll eges re qu ire d ne w ad m ini str ati ve staf fing to tak e p lac e, w hic h ha s g ive n n ew job s to tho se staff m em be rs. Be ing a s tu de nt on th e UW -Pa rks ide ca m pu s now m ea ns th at you will hav e less con fus ion wh en ch oo sin g a ma jor . Fig uri ng ou t w he re to go f or ass ista nce in yo ur spec ific field will b e a n eas ier pro ces s. O n th e o th er ha nd , t he re ce nt bu dg et cu t im po sed by Go ve rn or Wa lke r is cu tti ng te ac h­ er s w ho ar e o n th e b ot to m of th e sch ool str uc ­ tur e, th us l eav ing a s ur pl us of hi gh er ad m in is ­ tra tio n in a zo ne wh ere th er e ar e m or e s tu de nt s to a tea che r. T hi s c ut ha s n ot on ly h ad an effec t o n this new ch an ge bu t o n ot he rs as wel l. Ov er all , th e e nt ire pro ces s h as still pr op el le d th e c olle ge i n a new an d inn ov ati ve way th at will p rop erl y s tre ng th en it f or th e f ut ur e. W ith this new pl an lai d ou t, we o nly hav e ro om to fu rth er bu ild on it as s tu de nt s an d staf f, w hi ch is a gi ea t be nef it f or th e UW sys tem as a wh ole Gro ss, ho pin g t ha t th e d iscu ssio n w ou ld y ield T h e R a n g e r N e w s 9 0 0 W oo d R o a d K e n o s h a , W I 5 3 1 4 1 E -m a il : r a n g e r n e w s@ u w p .e d u W eb si te : t r n o n li n e .o r g E d it o r in C h ie f: K atl yn ne Da vis da vis 08 6@ uw p.e du D or ia D eB ar to lo de ba r0 04 @ uw p. edu We b D ir e c to r : Ro bin Bro wn br ow n2 18 @ uw p.e du A d v er ti si n g D ir e c to r : Er in H op ki ns ho pk i02 0@ uw p.e du S ta ff R e p o r te r s: Ch els ie Aloisi ha ne y0 06 @ uw p.e du G en o C ol on na colo nO 14 @ uw p.e du Liv Gr ip ko gr ipk 00 2@ uw p.e du Ja le n Pe rry pe rry 03 9@ uw p.e du Za ch Ro eth lis be rg ei rothOO 1 @ uw p.e du K ris ta Sk we res schr aO 10 @ uw p.e du M ar k We bei mcgu iO 18 @ uw p.e du D e s ig n e r s : Ro bi n Bro wn br ow n 21 8@ uw p.e du Liv G rip ko gri pk 00 2@ uw p. ed u THE RA NG ER N EW S MIS SIO N ST AT EM EN T: THE RANG ER NEWS ST RI VE S TO INFO RM , ED UC AT E, AND EN G AG E THE U W -PA RK SID E COM MU NI TY BY P UB LI SH IN G WE LL -W RI TT EN , AC CU RA TE STU DEN T JO UR NA LI SM ON A BI -W EE KL Y B AS IS, A S W EL L A S O NLI NE. Th e R an ge r New s me eti ng s a re eve ry M on da y a t 12 pm in the R an ge r Ne ws Off ice . All s tud en ts an d fac ult y of UW -Pa rks ide ar e we lco me to at te nd . Ha ve any co m ­ me nts , c on ce rn s, qu est ion s, or sto ry ide as? Ple ase e-m ail us at: ra n g er n ew s @ u w p .e d u . Like to me et wit h us? We ar e l oc ate d in th e S tu de nt C en te r i n roo m L I0 1 A. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Ranger News, Volume 44, April 23, 2015 Description An account of the resource Student newspaper of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Kenosha, Wis. 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UWPAC124 Ranger News Text Any textual data included in the document , RANGER NEWS UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-PARKSIDE STUDENT NEWSPAPER March 19,2015 Corq App Encourages Student Involvement on Campus Chelsie Aloisi haiiey006@uwp.edu In a day and age where technology rules die world, smart phones and tablets are the go-to devices for quickly finding information to keep you updated. From popular new stories to social interests, we've Jill heard die famous line before - "If it exists, there's an app for it." When it comes to finding Rocking Out For a Cause Krista Skweres schra010@uwp.edu This year, Parkside's WIPZ will be helping out the organization Veterans' Outreach ol Wisconsin to promote their sixth annual Rock for Vets event. Veterans' Outreach of Wisconsin offers help lor veterans in need by providing food, clothing and shelter to diose who do not have the luxury of these tilings. This event is open to die public and all proceeds will go towards war veterans in need. Today so many veterans find themselves homeless, or in positions where diey have to go without proper food or clothing after serving our country and protecting our freedoms. Events like diis raise money to help diem after they have done and given so much for their country. The event will take place on Saturday, April 18. It consists of two stages widi eight bands who out more about campus events and activities, the new Corq app for students across the country will not disappoint. The Corel app, powered by CollegiateLink, allows students and users to browse campus events and groups over 250 campuses across North America. Sarah Raidbard, Program Coordinator for Student Acdvides here at Parkside, shared information about Corel's main purpose as an app. "Students can browse organizations on campus, and seek out events and acdvides that fit dieir interests," Raidbard said. Corq is the mobile app for Campus Connect, an online platform that is useel to market events, student organizations and campus news and information. "The app is easily accessible to anyone who has access to an internet-enhanced smartphone or tablet and requires some login information," Raidbard added. After you have logged in, you will then be directed to a list of upcoming events and activities scheduled for your school in a will all perform with the same goal in mind - raising money to give back to those who gave it all. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., the show will begin at 7 p.m., going until about 11 p.m. Tickets are $15 for general public and $12 tor veterans and those on active duty. Most if not all of the money that is collected will be staying locally, supporting Wisconsin's own veterans in need. WIPZ will be helping with this event by selling tickets on the Bridge on Friday, March 20 from noon until 1 p.m. They have also had Jeff Gustin, who is in charge of putting together this great program, on their station and hope to have at least one of the bands playing on the station next week, including live performances from them. WIPZ plans to broadcast the event live come April 18. With enough interest from the student body at UW-Parkside, there will also be a shuttle transport from campus to the event and back. So support your troops, Rangers! Rock out for a good cause and help to make a difference for those who have fought for our freedom. calendar like format. Some of the events for Parkside include volunteer opportunities, workshops, sport events and movie screenings. This app is a great way for incoming freshman or current students to further get involved on campus. Corq allows students to meet new people in the area and creates an opportunity for new friendships. The Corq website describes tlie app: "Whether you're looking for an intriguing lecture on Game Theory and its Impact on Society, or die next Game of Thrones watch party, Corq has you covered." This new app allows students to not only build new friendships with their fellow peers, but it also provides them with directions to and from these campus related activities, information which can be found under "details" on the app's description: "From start time to ticket info get all of die details you need to know about your next adventure. Corcj will bring you right to die door of an event whedier it's a bike ride, road trip or across die country." Raidbard comments that students widi all kinds of different interests will find the app beneficial. "Corej allows students to access diis information on-the-go," she said. "Stuelents can also connect with opportunities diat match their interests, since events in die system are categorized by themes. For instance, a student can search lor events pertaining to arts and music if that is what diey're interested in, or just browse sendee and volunteer opportunities if diat is what diey're looking for," said Raidbard. The app is certainly multi-functional and allows students to browse and connect to events, on and outside of campus, at die click of a button. The app can be downloaded through the Google Play store or through Apple iTunes. Try out die Corq app now and let The Ranger News know what you think! Manorial Hall ST. RACINE, WI »2 tasa 0 Q Qa» # t§s§Wfll« ill"! Mini I l l Tlwlmwtow matotoTlwlkoapt Sgraj Special Appearances by •t GREEN BAY PACKERS MOM UHH • *+ * » «>'» "» 7*3>D , ^ 'Sixajfc 81KC» .nrw-W. *.«»»« "4" *>*• A .. ...... v.-. » »«hM, XtxtK ' . J M • «M «»•» "->•*» MISS RA 2015 Aly ss a Bohm ProeM*S Sofieflft Area wmsmm TcWcm cart fnccbook.cosVJhHiForV«U.WI ViMcwaef www. lockforvet*. us O^qgd vcmya mum Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin Veten.ni Oitcesck it WUeoootn V-shMrts w ww^**t»aeowuhwLo» OUR MISSION: Our mission is to help veterans strive for normalcy in life by helping them furnish their now found homos while providing additional assistance as needed. Techno] 50PM P Thurs« er - Wo rldfesi Rockhu: niversii Jalen Perry perry039@uwp.edu Copy Editor: Designers: The Ranger News meetings are every Monday at 12pm in the Ranger News Office. 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 L101 A. 900 Wood Road Kenosha, WI 53141 E-mail: rangernews@uwp.edu Website: trnonline.org Co-Editors in Chief: Doria DeBartolo debaiO04@uwp.edu Katlynne Davis davis086@uwp.edu Web Director: Robin Brown brown218@uwp.edu Advertising Director: Erin Hopkins hopki020@uwp.edu Staff Reporters: Chelsie Aloisi haney006@uwp.edu Katlynne Davis davis086@uwp.edu Doria DeBartolo debar004@u wp. edu Liv Gripko gripk002@uwp.edu The Ranger News March 19, 2015 Synchronicity: workout at home with Parkside by Chelsie Aloisi We have all heard the excuses as to why we don't of energy." t he course will be held at Synchronicity on work out more: there's not enough time, I'll just eat Saturday, March 21st from 9:00am to 10:30am. Those better, or the more popular of the two, it is simply too interested need to reserve spots a head ol time and recostly to join a gym. Signing up for a gym member- quires $19 per person to join that Saturday. lb find out ship can be expensive and those extra hidden fees are more information about this event band others, search no fun for anyone. But what if you didn't have to join the Event calendar online at uwp.edu. a gym to stay fit and healthy? What if you could workout at home in your VJs without paying beaucoup dollars? Student activity organizations here on campus have developed innovative health activities for all students to participate in at little to no cost. This month, along with the Ranger Wellness activities, Parkside is offering what they call a "mini course" in working out at home. The course is instructed by Synchronicity, a successful Pilate studio in Racine, is teaming up with Parkside to provide education on how to work out at home. The course is described as being an excellent tool for those who want to maximize their at home workouts as is illustrated under the course description: "You don't need to spend hundreds of dollars on costly equipment or a personal trainer. Learn effective exercises for your entire body using a variety of resistance tools, bands, weights, body bar, etc. to achieve lifelong functional strength that you can do right at home. Regardless of your fitness level or age, there's still time to strengthen and tone muscles and joints to prevent further bone loss and feel an increased level Photocourtesyofuwp.edu Krista Skweres schraO 10@uwp.edu Mark Weber mcguiO 18@uwp.edu Kadynne Davis davis086@u wp. edu Chelsie Aloisi haney006@uwp.edu Robin Brown brown218@uwp.edu Kadynne Davis davis086@uwp.edu Doria DeBartolo debar004@uwp. edu Krista Skweres schraO 10@uwp.edu Thursday March 19 Industry Insights Time: 5:00PM - Location: Hie Ancient Wisd Time: 6:00P Location: T; Ranger Time: 5 Locati What Would You Pay? GAME NIGHT Time: 7-30PM - % LocatioifckThe DJ Rang Time: 9: Locatio Mens Ba Time: 12:0 Location: Ober Women's Softball vs Mar Time: 12:00PM - Monday March 23 e Social e^r out the Calendar on the eres also always art in the MISSION STATEMENT: THE RANGER NEW S STR IVES TO IN FORM, EDUCATE, AND ENGAGE THE UW-PARKSIDE COMMUNITY BY PUBLISHING WELLWRITTEN, ACCURATE STUDENT JOU RNALISM ON A BI-WEEKLY BASIS, AS WELL AS ONLINE. Is there something you want us to talk about in the next issue? Do you have a story suggestion? Send us an email at Rangernews@uwp.edu! March 19, 2015 The Ranger News 3 where Shakespeare's initial work takes place. Large mechanical beams were moved up and down in changing scenes, and some pieces of the set were lowered down by pulleys. A wooden platform, made to look aged and antique, had been placed center-stage, and was rotated in a circular motion while actors stood on top of it. Costume design didn't disappoint either. Actors and actresses were decked out in Steampunk outfits that suggested the garb of men and women from the Victorian period - old-fashioned pencil skirts, suits and vests, top hats and bowler hats, all with a touch of the mechanical, including watches and machinist's goggles. The costumes of the fairies were even more elaborate, with long heavy coats, and their stiff and awkward performances were a nod to the technological elements of Steampunk. In the case of the fairies, the lighting was dimmed, and green, blue and purple lights were emphasized to create a mystical feel whenever they took the stage. While the set and costume design was extraordinary, the most spectacular feature of the play was the actors and actresses themselves. All did an amazing job in performing the lines of Shakespeare, which some might consider dense and difficult to understand today. One of the best and most hilarious performances came from theater major Alex Griffin as Nick Bottom the Weaver. Griffin is a freshman at Parkside, but his charismatic and humorous portrayal of Bottom suggested that he has had many years of experience on the stage. As Bottom, Griffin was charming and funny, transforming from playing the valiant Pyramus to having his head turned into that of an ass's. Sophomore Catherine Kleinofen's performance as the mischievous fairy Puck also exhibited laughs from the crowd. Puck cunningly slunk around the stage, causing trouble for many of the characters. Blaine Conner played dual parts as both Theseus and the fairy king, Oberon. Similar to Griffin, Conner's charisma and dedication to the part carried the show along. Also playing dual parts as Hippolyta and the fairy queen Titania, Ashley Marie Rodriguez, a senior at UW-Parkside, was enchanting and alluring. Rodriguez showed a talent for slipping into the roles of two profoundly different characters. All actors and actresses did a fantastic job, but perhaps one of the most memorable moments of the show came when the character of Francis Flute, played by Jarrod Langwinski, had to outfit himself as the helpless woman Thisby, paramour to Pyramus in the play within a play put on by the rude mechanicals. In his hilarious Thisby outfit, Langwinski had two pieces of fruit to substitute as breasts, one of which kept falling out of his corset and rolling across the stage, leaving the audience in stitches! All in all, the UW-Parkside Theatre Arts production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" was not only unique with its Steampunk reimagining, but it also exhibited the skill, talent, dedication and hard work that the theater department and theater students put into their undertakings. Even though the show is over, we can all continue to support UWParkside's theater arts by attending any future productions. Talent will not be wanting if you do! A Mechanical Midsummer Night's Dream Katlynne Davis davis086@uwp. edu With a unique and impressive series of costumes and set changes, the UW-Parkside Theatre Arts Department brought Steampunk to Shakespeare this March with its production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," a show that kept the audience enthralled and laughing through every scene. Opening on March 6 and running through March 14, the production brought a new interpretation to an old play by combining one of Shakespeare's most popular works with the artistic movement of Steampunk. Steampunk originated as a subgenre of science fiction and fantasy that aimed to deconstruct or reimagine social and technological aspects of the nineteenth century by including characteristics of advanced machinery and the supernatural. Although it first began as a genre of literature, Steampunk has since expanded into music, fashion, film, television, video games and visual and performance art. For Director Matt Schwader, the choice to merge "A Midsummer Night's Dream" with Steampunk seemed an appropriate one. In the Director's Notes portion of the playbill, Schwader explains the decision to knit together two seemingly different genres: "For "Midsummer," we need a world in which a duke can win the heart of his enemy by war and wooing, a world where a parent can threaten a child with death for disobedience, where fairies rule the seasons, and reverie and reality are interchangeable. We need a world where our wildest dreams can come true. What better way to explore these fantastical ideas with our modern minds than in the whimsical universe of Steampunk?" Even without a detailed understanding of Steampunk as an artistic movement, the set, costumes and lighting all reflected an antique, mechanical and almost otherworldly atmosphere, hitting on Schwader's description of whimsy and the fantastic. 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All season long, the men's and women's basketball teams have been doing the students, alumni and Ranger fans very proud. The men finished the regular season with a 25-2, winning their third straight GLVC East regular season crown under head coach Luke Reigel. The guys dominated opponents all season, and by doing so, knocked off the then number one team in the country, University of Indianapolis, in a wire-to-wire affair which saw the Rangers come out on top, 72-68. The men defended home court like true champions, only sustaining one loss on the year in front of the home fans at DeSimone Gym. This should come as no surprise - this team is by far one of, if not the deepest this school has ever seen. But who am I to make such claims? Just take it from the guy who's been coaching the team for twelve seasons. I spoke with Coach Reigel earlier in the season and he believed this was the deepest team he has had the pleasure of coaching. "This is the best bench we've had since I've been here," Reigel said. "One through seventeen, all of our guys can play." The boys entered conference tournament play ranked eighth regionally and third in the conference. The team knocked off Truman State in their opening game, falling 68- 67 to longtime foe Drury in the Semi-Finals in a riveting overtime game. Jimmy Gavin made the All-tournament team as well as being named to the All-Conference first team with "Ziggy" Riauka. Andy Mazurczak made second team All-Conference. Coach Luke Reigel also won his second Coach of the Year award. The men are ranked second in the Midwest Region bracket of the NCAA Tournament. No team has had a bigger turnaround season than the Ranger women's basketball team. In head coach Jacob Yorg's inaugural season, the team struggled to find their identity, posting a very lackluster 8-18 record, with 4-14 in the GLVC. They weren't feared coming into the season, but Coach Jacob Yorg and the team didn't care about outside expectations. The team knew the talent they possessed and set out to prove all the doubters wrong. They rattled off 12 straight victories, solidifying a very impressive 21-6 record. 1 spoke with Coach Yorg before their season began, and even then he stressed that although they are a young team, he saw the potential for them to grow into the squad that we saw dominate throughout the season. That was good enough to get the team a fourth seed heading into the GLVC tournament. The team knocked off Quincy University in their opening round game, 65-61. But like the men, they fell to rival Drury in the Semi-Finals, 70-66. Gaby Bronson decided to upgrade her second team All GLVC season a year ago to first team All GLVC this season, with Sarah Mlachnik being named to the All GLVC Defensive Team. The team is ranked seventh in the Midwest Region of the NCAA Tournament. Final Men's Standings GLVC East »... 1) Bellarmine 27-3 2) UW-PARKSIDE 26-3 3) Indianapolis 23-5 4) Lewis 21 -8 5) South. Indiana 19-8 6) Illinois Springfield 11-16 7) McKendree 11-15 8) Saint Joseph's 6-22 Final Women's Standings GLVC East i) Lewis 28-2 2) South. Indiana 25-6 3) UW-PARKSIDE 22-7 4) Bellarmine 14-13 5) Indianapolis 12-16 6 ) Saint Joseph's 11-18 7) Illinois Springfield 6-20 8) McKendree 2-24 Do not forget to support your Rangers! Both of these teams are the most dangerous in years, and each has legitimate shots to bring home a national championship. The men kick off their journey to a championship on Saturday, March 15 against Lewis in Louisville. The women begin their fight on March 13 also against Lewis in Michigan. We here at The Ranger News believe we are in for a very special edition of March Madness. Go Rangers! This photo is courtesy of University of Wisconsin Parkside. March 19, 2015 The Ranger News 5 Entertainment Krista Skweres schra010@uwp.edu "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1": This is Why People Hate Two-Part Movies Tuesday March, 10 the Parkside cinema showed the latest installment of "The Hunger Games" series, "Mockingjay Part 1." This is Francis Lawrence's second film in this franchise as he stole films from original director Gary Ross. Although it was a major success financially, those viewers who haven't read the books found themselves waiting for an action that never happened. As always in these films, Jennifer Lawrence, Elizabeth Banks, Woody Harrelson and, new to the series, julianne Moore give great performances, with Josh Hutcherson's and Liam Hemsworth's performances reminding us that we're watching a film geared towards teens. The difference with this film compared to the others is the amount of information that is being presented instead of the action that fans of the previous films have come to expect. With the final book being broken into two movies rather than just one long film, director Francis Lawrence was extremely successful in leaving the crowd wanting more, or anything at all. True, with Hollywood trying to capitalize on the epidemic of the trilogy that is taking place in teenage literature of today's society, something has to fill each two hour period, but it would have been nice to have a little more to the story or just a slighdy shorter or longer movie so that it could cut out some things that might not be completely necessary or just finish it up. By the time that these book trilogies reach the big screen, there's a cult following, usually consisting of more adults than teens, of people who will see all the films in theaters regardless of anything they hear about them. These are the people that these two-part final books are banking on. The first film is almost always just filled with exposition and build-up, usually resulting in something shocking happening in the final moment of the movie. "Mockingjay Part 1" was no exception to this rule. In no way was it a bad movie. It actually was quite enjoyable. All the information in it points to a very successful and very action-packed final film. So now we all have to wait until November to see what will happen next for Miss Everdeen on her road to the Capital, but it promises to be more of a "edge of your seat" than "exposition" as this one was. H UNGER OA ME S • : k i n g j a JOVEMBER PI This photo is courtesy of imdb.com Show your University of Wisconsin ID to receive: This photo is courtesy of screenrant.com 116 67th Street, Kenosha, Wl 53142 lone: (262) 657-7850 docsavaglio@wi.rr.com www.savagliovision.com SAVAGLIO We invite you to visit our beautiful frame dispensary and choose from the latest in fashionable eye wear. 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On Wednesday, March 11, Higgs and Rogers shared their interesting work during Parkside's Science Night with the surprising science behind maple syrup. With Rogers specializing in plant and forest ecology and Higgs in plant molecular biology and physiology, it made for a fascinating night. The sap harvesting season usually starts in March. Higgs and Rogers have already distributed their sap siphons and buckets throughout the Greenquist trees. You may spot a few of their blue buckets hanging on the trees. They use a more traditional way of collecting the sap, using a siphon and hanging a small container on the tree and then transporting it to a cooker to make the syrup. While this traditional way still exists in some places, today it is more common to use piping systems, instead of the buckets, that move the sap by gravity flow or vacuum systems into tanks where reverse osmosis starts the conversion into syrup instead of cooking. To make syrup, you need to remove 98 percent of the water in the sap, whether it be through reverse osmosis or cooking. What is left after that is your syrup. So if 98 percent of the water is removed, then what is syrup really made up of? Maple syrup is mainly made up of carbohydrates, and the makeup of a majority of those carbohydrates is sucrose. Essentially, sucrose is sugar and is what gives maple syrup that sweet taste that we all crave. Usually the syrup is about 88 to 99 percent sucrose. The concentration all depends on the time of year that it was harvested. In the late season there is less of a concentration of sucrose and more fructose and glucose. Fructose and glucose are also sugars, and actually derive from sucrose. Fructose and glucose are monosaccharides, simple sugars, and are the building blocks of sucrose, a disaccharide. When sucrose breaks down it is broken into those simple sugars. This breaking down process in the sap actually happens when the sap is sitting in the buckets, hanging on the trees. When it's later in the season the weather becomes warmer and becomes an incubator for yeasts and bacteria in the buckets, the culprit of splitting sucrose into fructose and glucose. This process is called inverting and is fueled by the enzyme invertase. This higher concentration of fructose and glucose still makes perfectly good syrup, just a different appearance and taste. When the sap is cooked down, the fructose and glucose actually caramelize which gives the syrup its darker coloring. This darker syrup is usually referred to as Grade B syrup. The sweetness comes from the sucrose, but what gives maple syrup that maple flavor? Higgs says that it is not completely understood, but is thought to be a combination of a specific mix of amino acids paired with the presence of the compounds maple furanone, strawberry furanone and maltose. So we have looked at sap at a chemical level, but what about the physiological side of it? Why are we able to draw out sap from a tree to make syrup? Higgs explains that the harvesting season only provides this small window because it is the time when the tree is transporting the sucrose from the roots to the branches. The syrup is essentially the product of last seasons photosynthesis. In the fall, before the tree looses it's leaves, the tree transports its energy that it stored from photosynthesis in the leaves down to the roots to store it over winter. This energy reserve in the roots is what the tree uses in the spring to make new leaves. The energy is stored as starch in the roots and leaves, but before being transported to either end of the tree, it is converted into sucrose, the sap we collect. While almost any maple tree has sucrose in the spring that can be used to make syrup, Dr. David Roger explained how to best identify the sugar maple tree (the best type of tree to tap). The Norway maple is the one maple tree that has a bitter sap that you can't make syrup from, and unfortunately is most similar looking to the sugar maple. You can tell the difference between these trees by looking at the leaves. The Norway maple has more lobes and long tapered teeth on their leaves while the sugar maple's leaves are smoother. But at the time of harvesting sap, the trees don't have any leaves left so the best way to identify the sugar maple is by looking at the buds and the bark of the tree. The sugar maple's buds are quite distinct. They are long and stiff and are made up of about 11 to 13 scales. They also often have ancillary buds. The bark is another way of identification. The sugar maple's bark has soft ridges and valleys and is a beautiful, light-grayish color. Once you have correctly identified the sugar maple trees, harvesting sap and making syrup is a very fun and interesting hobby. But it's not just a fun hobby. Wisconsin is actually the fourth largest producer of syrup in America, and Vermont makes the most syrup in the U.S. at about 42 percent. But worldwide, Canada is the boss in the maple syrup industry, making 80 percent of the world's maple syrup. Though the maple syrup industry booms and it's tastier than ever, Rogers brings to light studies that show that sugar maple trees are being greatly affected by climate change and global warming. Scientists' estimates show that the number of sugar maple trees will gready decrease over the years. Now just imagine how sad your mornings will be with no syrup on your pancakes. It's time to stop global warming. Top Five Dollar Store Buys Mark Weber mcgui018@uwp.edu As a college student, money always seems to be tight, and we are all looking for ways to make our dollar have as much purchasing power as possible. The dollar store can be a great place to do just that, but if you are like me, you can go in there, spend way more than you expected and come home with a bunch of stuff that may not be as big of a bargain as it seemed. Here are five buys that you can count on. ONE. Party supplies: You can get wrapping paper, gift bags, tissue paper, cards, invitations, decorations and balloons all for a dollar a piece. Most of these things are "disposable" by nature, so why spend more than you have to? THREE. Storage Containers: There are plenty of toss-and-go containers, sandwich bags, storage bags and aluminum foil-styled containers by name brand manufacturers. The dollar store does accept manufacturer coupons, so you can often buy these items for much less than a dollar a piece. FOUR. Office Supplies: Who doesn't always seem to need notepads, tape, sharpie markers or envelopes? It is important to buy the smallest amount of some of these items as possible, because things like pencils, crayons and scissors are real hit or miss as far as quality or longevity goes. You can't buy everything in a dollar store and believe that it will be the best thing ever, but we hope that these suggestions will help you stretch all of your pennies. TWO. Glassware: There are plenty of plates, bowls, wine glasses, martini glasses, mugs and other glasses to choose from, and these affordable items are great if you are just getting your first place. FIVE. Candy! There is a big selection of candy including some of your favorite movie theater candies to be had. Sometimes the portions are smaller than you might expect, but candy! March 19, 2015 The Ranger News 7 OPINION Governor Walker's Budget Offers More Questions than Solutions by Mark Weber When Governor Walker unveiled his new budget, one of the key components was a thirteen percent cut of state funding for the University of Wisconsin higher education system. Widespread concern throughout the UW system spread. Chancellors from different UW branches talked of how this would affect their schools, and ultimately the students. But what do we really know about the impact of this budget? How will it affect us here at UWParkside? The answer seems to be a resounding: "We are not quite sure." Here is what we do know. We know that the Governor has done this before. We know that when things get cut, they stay cut, and there is no use in trying to get him to change his mind. He has a very precise idea of what he wants, and whether you agree with it or not, he is going to carry that idea forward. So where does that leave the UW system as a whole? More directly, where does that leave UW-Parkside and Parkside students? Let's look at it from large scale to small. This budget will go into effect in two years, beginning in the year 2017. That means the system has two years to figure out how it is going to handle the reduction of funding. Throughout the system the consensus seems to be that in order to function under the new budget, there will have to be a serious loss of jobs, first and foremost. The Chancellor of UW-Milwaukee forecast a loss of 200 to 300 personnel, UW-Stout predicted 50 to 90 and UW-Stevens Point estimated around 115. The leaders of both UW-Madison and UW-River falls have said that there seems to be no way to avoid layoffs and that there is a high possibility that jobs will be cut. But what type of jobs? The Chancellor of UW-Milwaukee said that it would have to start with Administrative jobs first, then there would be a decrease in full-time professors with a switch to more parttime adjunct professors, then research funding would be cut and finally, costs to students. Here at UW-Parkside, this reporter was told by a reliable source that is currently teaching here that already ten current teachers that hold multiple positions within their departments have been told that they will not be coming back. Another source who is a long time professor here said, on the condition of anonymity, that he was aware of professors either losing their jobs entirely or getting pay cuts, while administration was being given raises. A student senator told us that when discussing the budget with the Chancellor here at Parkside, the perception was that our Chancellor was unsure of exactly what was going on. We do know that there is a tuition freeze that lasts until 2017, so if you are going to graduate within that time frame, you do not have to be concerned about that. But it seems like you do have to be concerned about larger classes, fewer teachers being asked to accomplish more tasks and possibly a smaller admin- ~ istration staff to assist you with your non-scholastic concerns. After 2017 there is a big cloud of confusion as to what will happen to the students. The Governor was asked and he said that there would be an "inflation-based cap" on tuition, but that was not specifically written in the budget. This reporter encourages all of ~ you to go to the uwp.edu webpage, and at the bottom of the page there are links to view a budget summary, the governor's speeches and transcripts as well as reactions to this budget. What we do know is that the UW-system is losing money from the state. What we don't know is how hard it will hit us and in what fashion, and not knowing seems to be worse than the facts. Effectively Workout at Home with Parkside's New Mini Course by Chelsie Aloisi We have all heard the excuses as to why we don't work out more — there's not enough time, I'll just eat better or the more popular of the two, it is simply too costly to join a gym. Signing up for a gym membership can be expensive and those extra hidden fees are no fun for anyone. But what if you didn't have to join a gym to stay fit and healthy? What if you could workout at home in your PJs without paying beaucoup dollars? Student activity organizations here on campus have developed innovative health activities for all students to participate in at little to no cost. This month, along with the Ranger Wellness activities, Parkside is offering what they call a "mini course" in working out at home. The course will be taught by Synchronicity, a successful Pilate studio in Racine that is also teaming up with Parkside to provide education on how to work out at home. The course is described as being an excellent tool for those who want to maximize their at home workouts, as is illustrated under the course description: "You don't need to spend hundreds of dollars on costly equipment or a personal trainer. Learn effective exercises for your entire body using a variety of resistance tools, bands, weights, body bar, etc. to achieve lifelong functional strength that you can do right at home. Regardless of your fitness level or age, there's still time to strengthen and tone muscles and joints to prevent further bone loss and feel an increased level of energy." The course will be held at Synchronicity, 6800 Washington Ave., on Saturday, March 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Those interested need to reserve spots ahead of time and there is a cost of $19 per person to join that Saturday. To find out more information about this event and others, search the event calendar online at uwp.edu. Are You Running for STUDENT GOVERNMENT ...or thinking about it? On-air time with WIPZ Eric: email antri002 CONTACT US FOR: An article in RANGER NEWS Doria: email debar004 Sponsored by media organizations Campus Activities and engagements 8 The Ranger News March 19,2015 for at least one of the two Throwback Ranger photos and WIN A $10 GIFT CARD to Subway or Brickstone Eatery email your guess to rangernews@uwp. edu UW Parkside Men's Basketball Team - UWP Ranger jumps for a slam dunk. THROWBACK RANGER Courtesy of the University of Wisconsin Digital Collections at digicoll.library.wisc.edu UW Parkside Women's Swim Team - girls hold up score cards of perfect 10's to score a dive. The UW Parkside Collection at digicoll.library.wisc.edu features resources that document the history and evolution of the University. 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Student refunds: "Show us the money" Chelsie Aloisi haney006@ u wp .edu It's the beginning of another semester here at Parkside, and with the new semester comes the never-ending errands of getting all of your books ordered, buying new school supplies and paying for tuition. But in order to cross these tiresome items off of your "To Do" list, you're going to need money. With financial aid refunds not being available until nearly three weeks into the semester, that can seem like a hard task to accomplish. Many college students heavily rely on their financial aid refunds for school supplies and living expenses, and many students begin to wonder why it takes so long for them to receive the reimbursement that they're entitled to. According to the Financial Aid office the school received all financial aid disbursements for this semester on Feb. 3, but the "reimbursement process" requires them to hold the money for approximately 11 days as is described under financial aid information, according to the office's website: "If your financial aid exceeds the balance due on your account, a refund will be generated by the close of business on the 11th day of class." Although this information explains the process of holding reimbursement money, it still does not explain why the Financial Aid office needs to keep the remaining refund for nearly two weeks after the appointed date. Current nursing student Kathryn Rotsch feels personally affected by the new refund process and took the initiative to speak to the Associate Vice Chancelor DeAnn Possehl in an attempt to get some of her questions answered regarding the change in the refund policy. In the interview, Kathryn Rotsch asked why the refund process changed in the first place and what the benefits of the new process are. "The change was made in part because the school feels like students are walking away from Parkside without a degree and astronomical debt," said Rotsch of the response she received in her meeting with the Possehl. "This was a way to control that. Many student were changing classes, incurring extra charges from add or drop fees after the disbursements were given because add and drop dates are mostly done by the end of the first two weeks." The new refund process was organized to help students wisely budget their refund money and minimize their debt usage. But as current senior Trevor Henkel points out, many students use their refund money for expenses besides school. "I use it for food, gas, possible expenses for my car if needed and other random things," said Henkel. While the Associate Vice Chancelor does offer an accommodation letter for landlords, some students still feel as though the new process is not entirely intended for their best interest. "I feel that even though Parkside says they're doing it for students who want to add or drop classes, it's actually them forcing a lot of us to purchase the books from the book store," Henkel explained. "It should go back to the way it originally was." While many students want the process to revert to the schedule followed in previous years here at Parkside, some realize that that might not happen. After talking with the Financial Aid office, Kathryn Rotsch feels as though they are willing to listen to suggestions, but ultimately that things won't be changing anytime soon: "They recognized that the situation is not perfect and they will continue to work on the issues I brought up, but they will not go back to how it was," said Rotsch. Although the current financial aid refund process leaves some students feeling unheard and dissatisfied, some students hope for future changes to be made that will accommodate both the Parkside administration and Parkside students. Photo courtesy ofjournaltimes.com Student options limited to university bookstore Mark Weber mcgui018@uwp.edu When you walk into the campus bookstore, you notice that they have a wide variety of items for sale having to do with college life. You can purchase a sweatshirt, a pennant, disc golf accessories, computer accessories and coffee mugs—almost everything you could need! Oh yeah, they also have books as well. The campus bookstore has textbooks for all of the classes available in the UW-Parkside curriculum, either on-site or via their website, Neebo.com. The question is, if they have all of these items, why doesn't every student use them to get what they need? A lot of students today get their textbooks from online sources such as Amazon.com or Chegg.com, because the prices they find online are lower than what they find in the campus bookstore. The bookstore has tried to negate that with a price matching policy, but that policy is not listed on the website. According to some of the students that we encountered in the bookstore, a few think that the way the bookstore's price matching policy works can be difficult, and sometimes it seems to make no sense. One student, "Matt" told us about his frustrations. "I went in to get a book for my online class, and I had found it listed brand new for $0 on Amazon, but the bookstore only had it used, and for $40," he said. "I asked the clerk if she could match the price and she said no because they were not exactly the same. I a sked her why she couldn't match the price of a new book to a used one, and she simply shrugged." Matt went on to tell us that he thought the student employee wanted to help him out, but that the policy simply did not allow her to do so. We interviewed several other students as they exited the bookstore, with the promise of keeping their identities anonymous. Several students seemed to have the same reasons for choosing to shop at the bookstore—they were shopping at the bookstore rather than on an online website due to the fact that they either did not have the money to shop online or that they were counting on their financial aid disbursement. But because of the university's new policy of holding the student's aid refund for 11 days into the semester, they could not buy anywhere else but at the bookstore, which has a policy of allowing students to buy books now and then pay when their financial aid gets released by the university. One especially irate sophomore, who was an English major, told us, 1 teel like 1 am being forced to buy from the bookstore, like the university wants me to spend my money here, even if I don't want to, and frankly, it leaves a bad taste in my mouth." We tried to contact the bookstore manager, Diane Sessa, but she declined to comment on these issues, telling us that the bookstore was very busy because they were doing so much business, and that she couldn't spare five minutes to discuss the students concerns with us. Some students didn't seem to mind. They had found books online, even though the bookstore had those same books, and the price matching pledge was honored. Some students were indifferent and just liked the idea of walking into the store and walking out with what they wanted without waiting. We talked to over a dozen students and each one of them had a different view on things. The bookstore is here if you need it, and has policies in place to make it competitive, just as long as everything falls into place perfectly. Image courtesy of uwp.edu Tuesday February; :30PM ruary, Time: Locatii College G02B Time: 2:00PM The Ranger News February 19,2015 Ray Cross comes to Parkside 900 Wood Road Kenosha, WI53141 E-mail: rangernews@uwp.edu Website: trnonline.org Co-Editors in Chief: Doria DeBartolo debar004@uwp.edu Web Director: Katlynne Davis davis086@uwp.edu Robin Brown brown218 @ u wp .edu Advertising Director: Erin Hopkins hopki020@uwp.edu Staff Reporters: Chelsie Aloisi haney006@ u wp .edu Katlynne Davis davis086@ uwp .edu In a morning interview with WGTD 91.1 FM radio President Ray Cross and Chancellor Debbie Ford answered budget questions from Morning show host Greg Berg. During the interview Ford said that in times of fiscal and operational challenge, being a part of the UW System creates added strength at the local campus level. Gross added that for the past year his campuses have been "playing defense," in answering the challenges of legislative oversight Wisconsin Legislature. President Cross also met with UWP faculty, staff, and students to answer questions ranging concerns with campus closings to shared governance potentially moving from state statute to Board of Regents policy. When asked if there were plans in place to close any UW campuses, his response was firmly "No. Let me repeat that: No." Cross also posed the question "Can the governor and the legislature change state statutes?" In asking this question, Cross hoped to convey his opinion that the concepts of shared governance and tenure were better protected in Board of Regents policy than state statute. Fie went on to acknowledge that it is time to review the governance and tenure laws currently in Chapter 36 of the state statutes. Fie mentioned that since academic staff are not currently included in the state law, a review and discussion would include members of faculty and staff. Photo courtesy ot uwp.edu Doria DeBartolo debar004@ uwp .edu Liv Gripko gripk002@uwp.edu Jalen Perry perry039@ u wp .edu Krista Skweres schra010@uwp.edu Mark Weber mcguiO 18@ u wp .edu Copy Editor: Katlynne Davis davis086@uwp.edu Designers: Katlynne Davis davis086@uwp.edu Doria DeBartolo debai004@uwp .edu MISSION STATEMENT: THE RANGER NEWS STRIVES TO INFORM, EDUCATE, AND ENGAGE THE UW-PARKSIDE COMMUNITY BY PUBLISHING WELL-WRITTEN, ACCURATE STUDENT JOURNALISM ON A BI-WEEKLY BASIS, A S WELL AS ONLINE. The Ranger News meetings are every Monday at 12pm in the Ranger News Office. All students and faculty of UWParkside are welcome to attend. Have any comments, concerns, questions, or story ideas? Please e-mail us at: rangernews@uwp.edu. Like to meet with us? We are located in the Student Center in room L101 A. 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E 5 SATURDAY SUNDAY rrnqm :. 4 . |ir EARN MONEV AND HELP SAVE IJVESI DONATE PLASMA! also played the trumpet, introduced it to him. Ironically, he says music wasn't a part of his household. No one really played or listened to music, other than his brother. Russ then began borrowing many of his brother's jazz records and recalls specific records that have "changed his life," such as Miles Davis' records "Working "Steamin," "Cookin"' and "Relaxin'". At age 16 he then went to a jazz camp which "solidified that he wasn't alone" and was an affirmation of his career path. After that, his parents couldn't stop him from practicing his trumpet. Russ has always been completely devoted to his career as a musician. He says that he "never had a job other than playing his trumpet, from age 19 to 45, when he started teaching." So how has Russ Johnson, this notably successful jazz musician, come to grace Parkside with his presence, and what made him choose Parkside? After living in one of the greatest U.S. jazz communities for 24 years, New York, he started teaching at Parkside in January of 2010. During his first year and a half of teaching, he was dedicated to commuting from New York to Parkside for a year and a half until he moved here in 2011. But what finally drew him out of the bustling Big Apple to the quiet Midwest? His family. When it came time to enroll his daughter in school, he wasn't confident about raising his daughter in the Brooklyn public schools. Russ tells me he actually grew up in Racine and was familiar with the location, schools and people here, so that is why he looked into transferring to this area. One of the most appealing things about Parkside for Russ is that it is only an hour from Chicago, another major jazz community. "My playing career is extremely important and I'm still very active... so Parkside is a perfect fit," said Russ. Besides the location, Russ says that the students are what he likes the most about Parkside. "I knew the general type of student that I was going to be working with," he said. "I get as much from them as they get from me. I have some very, very talented students that I work with." Even with the relatively new musicians, Russ said that "it's unbelievably fulfilling... to see them develop as musicians and people." He also said that some students are so strong that they even push him forward in his career. To conclude, I asked Russ if he had any advice for other young musicians and students. "It requires so much hard work, and dedication, and you need to be fully committed... and then the pay-off is incredible," he said. Russ also had further advice for music students. "Create a practice journal and go into it with a plan, and this can go for any type of study," he said. "Finding ways to organize your time is extremely important. And it is very easy to waste your time, to pick up your instrument and just have fun. It's not about having fun, it's about working really, really hard and the fun will come later. It is unbelievably rewarding, but it requires a lot of work". He also said that choosing you career path really isn't "a decision." You just know. You have to go with your passion, but prepare to work hard. So in Russ's words, find what's in your heart, work hard and it most surely will pay off in the end. It definitely did for Russ. I can't think of a better way to hit off our Student and Staff Spotlight series, which honors outstanding members in Parkside's community, than by showcasing professor Russ Johnson. It was a privilege and joy to interview Russ. He is an all-around stand-up guy with amazing talent, passion and dedication to his career. We are most blessed to have him here at Parkside, as a mentor, fellow colleague, friend, professor or just as a great person in general. The Ranger News wants YOU! Do you like writing? O Do you like photography? te Student & Staff Spotlight Series Jazz Professor Russ Johnson Liv Gripko gripk002@uwp.edu "It smelled like Franksville during sauerkraut season," confessed Parkside's jazz professor, Russell Johnson, reflecting on just one of the interesting yet unusual experiences in his time as a jazz musician. It was on stage in France, playing aside the legendary jazz musician Lee Konitz that Russ encountered the offensive smell. "I'm sitting there, eyes watering, next to this legendary saxophonist thinking, what's going on?"' he said. Konitz then proclaimed "I've got cabbage on my knees!" The then 80-year-old Konitz had visited a homeopath in France to alleviate pain he was having in his knees just before his gig with Russ. There they had applied ointment and then wrapped his knees with cabbage leaves, the culprit of the pronounced smell. This is what you can expect from Russ. He's chock-filled with interesting and amazing stories, which is expected, considering that he has played the trumpet since fifth grade, ".. .played in 45 different countries and been to every state except for four in the U.S.", and has been a sideman with countless main jazz figures such as Lee Konitz, Steve Swallow, Bill Frisell and many more. Not only has he been a sideman in many bands, but he leads a few of his own bands. His main band that he leads is called "The Meeting Point Quartet," in which he composes all the music himself. They released a record last year, which was incredibly well-received and made the "Best CDS of 2014" list. He has had an extremely fulfilling and successful career as a jazz musician, and still does, but has worked incredibly hard to get to where he's at. He first started playing the trumpet in the fifth grade after his older brother, who February 19,2015 The Ranger News Men's basketball team looking to be the best in Parkside history Jalen Perry perry039@uwp.edu The men's basketball team has historically been very strong as a power in the GLVC conference. Especially in the past three seasons, under twelve-year head coach Luke Reigel, who sits second on the school's all-time win list.The Rangers have won two straight GLVC East regular season championships and are looking to make it a third with this dominating campaign. The men are ranked twelfth in the country, the highest they've ever been, and are two wins away from matching last year's win total. There are still four games left, not including the GLVC tournament and the NCAA tournament, which they are a lock for. Since their defeat to Bellarmine University, the team is on a four game win streak, and in those four games they have outscored their opponents by a combined 390 points to 296. I spoke to Coach Reigel and asked him if complacency a concern with the team being so successful all season. "We have a veteran group of guys who knows that every team, no matter talent level, can play," Reigel said. "Anybody on any given night can beat anybody, our group is mature enough to realize that." In route to that four game win streak, our men knocked off the number one team in the country, the University of Indianapolis, in a very hotly contested game that came down to the last few possessions. Indy made mistakes while the Rangers stayed cool and collected, leading to a W. I asked Coach Reigel how the locker room was after that victory. "Well, the last time that happened it was in 1997 and it was against Indy, so naturally the guys were happy," he said. "But we didn't feel like it was an upset. We went in, business as usual. We were confident and expecting to win. That's why we weren't rattled throughout." I also spoke to one of the star players on the team, Jimmy Gavin, about how team chemistry is with the team being so successful this season. "The locker room has been great," Gavin said. "The reason we have been able to be so successful is because we all play for each other and with each other. We have each other's backs and we are all on the same rope going the same direction." Jimmy spent some time over the summer playing in Puerto Rico with Athletes in Action (AIA). I asked him about his time there and if it helped him coming into this season. "It was a really good experience in terms of leadership, growing as a player," he said. "When I came back I tried to be a better teammate and a better leader and just go from there." It obviously worked, in speaking with Coach Reigel, he not only named Gavin as one of the team's leaders, but also junior Andy Mazurczak, senior and sole holder of the all-time three point record, Jordan Mach and Pre-season All-American senior "Ziggy" Riauka. I caught up with centerpiece of the team and asked him about being named to the Pre-season All-American team, and he was very humble yet critical on himself. "I feel like I don't deserve it right now, I feel like I haven't played to my potential, I just hope we keep winning and get a national title," Riauka said. "I am not really worried about these awards to be honest." I asked him to comment on his longtime coach, and as you would expect, nothing but praise from the big guy. "He's been amazing," he said. "He's been there since day one, always putting me through stuff and even now finding ways for me to get better and improve. He's a great coach and I love him." Coach Reigel was less critical of his star center, but still admitted that there is always room for improvement. "Ziggy has handled the pressure [as an All-American selection] well," Reigel said. "He's consistent, he's getting healthy, he's been battling shoulder problems but he is getting back to his full potential. He's still improving and has always put the team first." We can't forget about the women's basketball squad either, who are currently one of the hottest teams in the country, riding a twelve game win streak. The team has turned their season around a complete one hundred and eighty degrees, already doubling their win total from last season. Second year head Coach, Jacob Yorg, definitely has the team going in the right direction. Both basketball teams have two home games left, one this Saturday versus Drury University, ranked seventeenth (1 p.m. and 3 p.m.), and next Thursday versus Lewis University (5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.). Let's make sure to come out and support the teams like never before. These are historically two of the best teams in school history. Let's treat them as such and continue to show Ranger Pride! Senior Center/Forward Ziggy Riauka. Photo Courtesy of Ranger Athletics Website docsavagliowwi.rr.com www.savagSiovision.com how Jfwersffy 30% off glasses and 15% off contact tenses! We invite you to wsit our beautiful frame dispensary and choose from the latest m fashionable eye wear. We carry both affordable and high-end frames such as Juicy Couture, Kate Spade, Max Mara, Barley Davidson, J-Lo, Banana Republic and many more! 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This carries on the long standing tradition of college campuses being a hotbed of activity when it comes to protesting social injustice. Gallery director Amy Misurelli-Sorenson says that this is just the latest in the gallery's exhibits that are meant to be approachable to the general public. "My mission is to appeal to as many different departments here on campus, and as many people in the community, not to try and hit them over the head with art," she stated. . . The Gallery is different from galleries in the public sector because it is not a commercial gallery, meaning its purpose is not to sell the work it displays. There may be some times where you are able to purchase something that you like, but that is not the focus of the gallery. Rather, Ms. Misurelli-Sorenson says that the gallery "is more of an extension of the classroom, trying to teach students in a different media genre." .. x There is a full day of events on Feb. 19. The opening reception and lecture series starts at 2:30 p.m. with "Just Seeds" artist Pete Railand lecturing about the formation of the collective. At 3:15 p.m. artist Colin Matthes will present selected images from the collection, and at 3:30 p.m. Nicolas Lampert will discuss the people's art history of the United States as part of the new press. This will be followed at 4:30 p.m. with a reception that includes free parking and refreshments. For more information please go the UW-Parkside Galleries page on Facebook where you will also be able to see some of the images that have been put together for this exhibit. Stop out for some of all the activities on the 19, or pop in the gallery anytime. If you happen to catch Ms. Misurelli-Sorenson there, ask her questions because as she said, "This is art that is making a statement, there is a point," and she would love to discuss those points with you. "Clean Coal is a Dirty Lie" by Jesus Barraza "Eviction = Death" by Fernando Marti 6 The Ranger News February 19,2015 Biggest night in Hollywood? Must be Oscar season! Krista Skweres schraO 10 @ wu p .edu Coming up on Feb. 22 is the night all of Hollywood waits for, from the time that they wake up hung over from the after-party the next day. With hundreds of movies being released each year, the ones selected for this honor have bragging rights for the entirety of the year, as well as an automatic place on the Academy. They therefore hold the fate of the following nominees for all categories. That being said, let's look at what and who has the potential to hold the future nominees' lives in their hands (at least in the some of the major categories). Best Actor: The nominees for best actor this year hail from a range of genres that include comedies to bio-pic dramas. It would seem that Eddie Redmayne is leading the race for his role in "The Theory of Everything," a dramatic bio-pic about Stephen Hawking's life. Redmayne won best actor in a dramatic role for this character at the Golden Globes earlier this year and this is his first Oscar nomination. Bradley Cooper is nominated for his role in "American Sniper," another bio-pic about deceased war veteran and Navy SEAL Chris Kyle. This is Cooper's third Oscar nomination for the role of best actor in a leading role. Also nominated is Golden Globe winner Michael Keaton for the dramedy "Birdman." Although this is Keaton's first Oscar nomination, he did win the Golden Globe for this very role in the category of best actor in a comedy or musical. Steve Carell is also celebrating his first nomination at the Oscars for his role in the true story "Foxcatcher" after breaking out of his type-casting from "The Office." The final nominee is Benedict Cumberbatch for his role in another bio-pic, "The Imitation Game." Cumberbatch is a first time nominee and is primarily known for his roles in BBC's "Sherlock" and Khan in the latest "Star Trek" installment. Best Actress: I r eally feel that the race for best actress in a leading role could be anyone's win. I'll start with Julianne Moore who is the Golden Globe winner this year tor best actress in a dramatic role. She shows up with her fifth Oscar nomination for her role in "Still Alice." Marion Cotillard returns for possibly another win after her last nomination and win in 2008. She seems to have most of her luck in her French films, her last win being from "La Vie en Rose." This year's nomination is for the drama "Deux Jours, Une Nuit," translated as "Two Days, One Night." To match Redmayne, Felicity Jones is also in the running for best actress for her role as Stephen Hawking's wife in "The Theory of Everything," landing her her first Oscar nomination. Reese Witherspoon comes back to the Oscars also hoping for her second win, her first being for her role in "Walk the Line." She now runs for best actress for her bio-pic "Wild," proving that she's come a long way since "Legally Blonde." The final nominee is Rosamund Pike in her first Oscar nomination for the suspense-thriller "Gone Girl." Best Picture: Most of the films up for best picture also have actors or actresses up Maybe they just 'hate us 'cause they ain't us': A review of The Interview It soon after released on the internet and cable streaming, moving later onto Netflix instant viewing and will be releasing for sale and rental on DVD and Blu-Ray Tuesday February 17. • As per usual of this writing duo who are also known for bringing about movies such as "Superbad", "Pineapple Express" and "This is the End", the film starred James Franco and Seth Rogan as unlikely best friends getting themselves into trouble. The two depict a producer and front man on a tabloid show set to reveal things about their celebrity guests who through being a fan of their show land an interview with none other than current North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un. Lizzy Caplan plays the sexy female CIA agent who then recruits the two into an assassination plan where chaos and havoc naturally commence. The consumer pretty much knew what they were in for with this one. That being said, the movie is filled with quirky characters who make for great one-liners, especially Franco's character who proves to be the exact opposite of the real-life intellectual Franco. It becomes easily quotable and is quite possibly one of the funnier movies to release in the last few years. Where it might not do anything innovative for the film world itself, it did push a lot of boundaries in it even being made. Who knew that a movie built primarily around (in the words of "The Rolling Stone") "dick jokes" could cause such a stir in the U.S. that President Obama himself had to give the final say as to if the film would ever see the light of day? With the DVD release date quickly approaching there has also been a new installment in this dramatic film. Multiple free speech activist groups have publically spoken out about their plans to ensure that some of the citizens of North Korea see the film even though it has been very much banned from the country. These groups plan to fill balloons with hydrogen to drop copies of the movie over the North Korean border. There have been no announcements to the exact location of these drops, probably for the safety of all members involved, but I believe they hope to silence Kim Jong-un by helping his people have a chance to decide the merit of the film for themselves. Known groups involved are The Cinema for Peace Foundation and the Human Rights Foundation. Where this is a risky move, especially considering the threats that were involved in bringing the movie to theaters in our own country, at least then the people of North Korea will be able to "hate us because they ain't us" for themselves, not because they were told to. Photo courtesy of theogdenchicago.com for the honor of the best. There are two films that are favored for the win: "Birdman" and "Boyhood." "Birdman" stars Michael Keaton, Emma Stone, Edward Norton, Zach Galifinakis along with others and is written and directed by Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, who is now a five-time Oscar nominee. "Birdman" tells the dramedy of a washed up actor who is trying to regain his fame in Broadway. "Boyhood" stars Ethan Hawk, Patricia Arquette and Ellar Coltrane in the role of his life. Literally. Written and Directed by Richard Linklater, it revolutionizes acting by following the same cast throughout 12 years of their lives in a coming-of-age film. "American Sniper" was directed by Clint Eastwood and stars Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller and Kyle Gallner, and as previously described, shows the life of Chris Kyle. "Selma" tells the story of Martin Luther King's march from Selma to Montgomery to gain equal voting rights for African Americans in the U.S. It stars David Oyelowo and Carmen Ejogo, and was directed by Ava DuVernay. Previously described in under "Best Actor" and "Best Actress" was "The Theory of Everything" telling Stephen Hawking's life and work and was directed by James Marsh. "The Imitation Game" reveals the true story of World War II mathematician Alan Turing and stars Keira Knightley and Benedict Cumberbatch and was directed by Morten Tyldum. Wes Anderson brings a bit of quirk to the category with "The Grand Budapest Hotel," starring Ralph Fiennes, Adrian Brody, Willem Defoe, Edward Norton and many other cameos. The final film in the running stands as the underdog . "Whiplash," starring J.K. Simmons and Miles Teller, is Damien Chazelle's film that kind of came out of nowhere and blew everyone away. But hey, who doesn't love an underdog? Well folks, that's all I have room for! Be sure to keep to our online installment for a full list of the winners after the big night at trnonline.org. Krista Skweres schraO 10 @ wu p .edu By now I'm sure everyone has heard all about the controversy following the cancelled release of writers/directors Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogan's "The Interview". The film was set to release in theaters on Christmas Day but was canceled nationwide when according to the FBI a terrorist group from North Korea, although private investigators looking into the hacking claim that there is evidence of an inside job, hacked into Sony Pictures records, releasing personal emails from stars, producers and directors, leaking financial information and, most importantly, threatening to blow up any movie theater that was caught playing the film. Some movie theaters tried to still play the film, claiming they wanted to exercise their right to free speech, but the production company quickly told them that if they were to play the film, or 2004's "Team America: World Police" that shows the death of former North Korean dictator, Kim Jong-il, for that matter, that they would no longer sell to that theater. February 19,2015 The Ranger News 7 ^Editorial ?•> Scott Walker, Budget Cuts and the Wisconsin Idea Left: A student looks at a plaque containing the tenets of the Wisconsin Idea. Image taken from UW Parkside Library's Facebook page. Katlynne Davis davis086@uwp.edu Below: Governor Walker tweets about the Wisconsin Idea "drafting error." Image taken from Governor Walker's Twitter Account Governor mik«r • The Wisconsin Idea will continue to thrive. The fsnal version of budget will fix drafting error - Mission statement will include Wl Section JUL 36.0.1 C2) of the statutes is amended to read: 36.01 (2) The mission of the system is to develop human resources fe? .meet tM stated workforce needs, to discover and disseroinato knowledge, to -extend knowledge and its appl-kati« imymd th# it&mmpmm and to wvm aad-sttmukto society- %• davatoptog develop in students heightened intellectual, cultural, and humane sensitivities, scientific, professional and technological expertise, and a sense of pur pose. seareh for tfuthr Above: Walker's "Drafting Error" from the UW System proposed budget cuts. Image taken from PolitiFactWisconsin It might be safe to assume that no other political figure causes such a polarization of opinions in the state of Wisconsin than Governor Scott Walker. There seems to be no middling views on the matter—people either love or hate the man. Walker s new cuts to the University of Wisconsin System have brought out a firestorm of frustrations similar to those that had cropped up during budget cuts to the UW System back in 2012, a move that helped to lead Walker to recall elections in June of 2012. Although Walker ended up holding onto his position as governor, it appears that he's back again to rattle the cages of many Wisconsinites who disagree with his trimming of the higher education budget. But has this trimming gone too far? As the UW System faces this proposal of the heaviest budget cuts it's ever seen, we should begin to ask ourselves about our own values when it comes to education, particularly higher education. Can the UW System function at one-hundred percent under this bare bones philosophy of Walker, and why should we care if it doesn't? What's the point of higher education anyway? Is it just to bestow students with the promise of a good-paying job when they graduate? In other words, is it just about skills or a larger understanding to back up those skills? Let's look at the facts. These cuts would slash state aid for the UW System by 13 percent, ultimately adding up to a staggering $300 million over two years— that's $150 per year. The cuts would affect UW-Madison as well as 25 other four-year and two-year schools that are included in the entire UW System. Cuts this large would undoubtedly lead to lay-offs of campus administrators and professors, and a larger workload for administrators and professors who are kept as employees. According to Walker, the budget cuts would also allow the UW System more autonomy by giving them free reign when it comes to the cost of tuition. And what's the purpose of these cuts? "It would make the University of Wisconsin more efficient, more effective and ultimately more accountable," Walker said. While everyone is welcome to argue up, down and sideways about the possible outcomes if Walker's budget is accepted by the state legislature, there are some things that can't be debated. One of these things is the longstanding history of Wisconsin as a state that championed the power and significance of the university as an institution. The Wisconsin Idea, a concept that is upheld within the UW System mission statement, was born in the Era of Progressivism. As a movement within the Republican Party, Progressivism worked to bring the bright minds of the University of Wisconsin into the fold of government—it was believed that the most effective government would make use of the faculty of the university. The slogan for this philosophy is as follows: "The boundaries of the University are the boundaries of the state." Robert La Follette, who was governor of Wisconsin between 1901 and 1906 and a U.S. senator from 1906 to 1925, was the biggest advocate for the Wisconsin Idea, which became a term not only for the ideology surrounding the University, but also for the economic attitudes that Progressives held. Reforms in labor and ridding government of the special interests that supported trusts and monopolies were also part and parcel of the Wisconsin Idea. Considering this history, it's hard for some to stomach the fact that the Wisconsin Idea, which for so long had promoted higher education as a detrimental part of the state, is being reworked to support the very concepts that it had once fought against. On Feb. 4, it was reported that the Wisconsin Idea had been deliberately edited out of Walker's proposed budget cuts. As can be seen in the included photo, phrases and whole sentences that echo the tenets of the Wisconsin Idea were removed from a statement describing the mission of the UW System. The phrase "to extend knowledge and its application beyond the boundaries of its campuses and to serve and stimulate society" was cut out along with the following sentences that might just be the creme de la creme of the Wisconsin Idea: "Inherent in this broad mission are methods of instruction, research, extended training and public service designed to educate people and improve the human condition. Basic to every purpose of the system is the search for truth." So why is this important? Why does it matter that a few sentences and phrases talking about the human condition and whatnot were omitted in Walker's budget proposal? These harsh edits, which were termed a "drafting error" in a tweet by Scott Walker, turn the entire history of the relationship between the University and the state on its head. Instead of the government looking to the expertise and knowledge of UW System faculty as a valuable resource, the removal of this language suggests that the UW System is answerable to the government as a producer of students ready for the workforce: "The mission of the system is to develop human resources to meet the state's workforce needs..." These changes also indicate that jobs, not the search for truth or the extension of knowledge, are the top priority in a college education, at least in Wisconsin. Of course jobs are important. They're important to everybody. Job creation and stability is always on the minds of politicians for obvious reasons. But the change in language in Walker's proposed budget cuts attempted to place the financial security of a job over what is perhaps the most important part of higher education—learning, knowledge and the application of that knowledge in improving and bettering society as a whole. College is not simply about attending for four years and heading out into the workforce to immediately scoop up a job that pays six figures a year. It's about learning that not everything is about that six figure salary. It's about understanding that some people make six figures a year while others do not. It's about uncovering why a majority of people aren't able to make six figures a year. And most importantly, it's about taking that message of what you learned about that six figure salary and spreading it into society in order to make a change. Although Walker stated that the Wisconsin Idea will remain in the UW System mission statement, we should still be wary. "Drafting error" or not, the exclusion of such specific pieces of our state's history from the future realm of the University seems a little too intentional. Again, regardless of what side of the fence you stand on when it comes to Governor Walker's proposed budget cuts, we all must ask ourselves how education should be valued in this state, and just in general. Is it about the six figure salary? Or is it about the "search for the truth" that allows the University to be the greatest resource of government? rnimm « , ( I \ Of MMOftrO SHOVS,!) TVER KM Ol w Aii * * r<: • ->s ,if > •: \m> r WINTER. CARJMIVAL circa 1975 - student and faculty parade during winter carnival. CAR. GIVEAWAY circa 1970 - Ranger bear behind the wheel of one out of three cars to be given away as prizes. The UW Parkside Collection at digicoll.library.wisc.edu features resources that document the history and evolution of the University. Throwback Ranger! Courtesy of the University of Wisconsin Digital Collections at digicoll.library.wisc.edu Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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The institution of education Maggie Lawler lawle020@ u wp .edu Correct me if I'm wrong, but I've always understood college to be a place of personal growth and discovery. Oh yeah, and also a place for education. Lately I've noticed some, disturbances in the force, if you will. Before we go any further, I want to clarify that this isn't written at anyone. This isn't directed towards a specific professor or class, but is just a general statement about some things I've noticed throughout my college career. It feels like we've forgotten the true meaning of college. Obviously I wasn't around "back in the day" to experience a college education in its earlier form. I didn't walk up hill both ways in the snow to get to my campus, but I'm wondering when we decided that education itself wasn't the most important part of a college experience anymore? College is expensive. That's something I think everyone can agree on. 1 mean maybe not for people like Blue Ivy, but for the rest of us? College isn't cheap. I think attendance is important. I think it's rude for students to come to class late every single day. If you're five minutes late every day, can't you just leave five minutes earlier for school? Never mind, we're getting off topic. I'm just wondering when everything got so strict. You're telling me I can't miss one class all semester? A class I'm paying for? No, wait, it says on the syllabus in eight-point font that I can miss one class period if I'm having a baby. But that's it. Sorry, male students. I guess you're out of luck. I get that college is about "preparation for the real world," but to what extreme? Yes, everyone has deadlines. There are always papers to write. Homework is just a thing we all have to accept. And this isn't me trying to start a riot. I don't want everyone to light his or her textbooks on fire and do a war chant; that's not what I'm getting at. But I do think we need to evaluate the significance we place on certain aspects of the stereotypical college education. I have pretty horrendous anxiety; I always have, especially about school. I made it a good three days in preschool before the teacher told my parents I wasn't "cut out" for pre-k. That's right. I got kicked out of preschool because I cried too much. My mom used to try and bribe me with toys and books. "Maggie, if you don't cry at school today I'll buy you that book you wanted this weekend." I did what any smart kid would do and waited to cry until she left. Maybe it's the perfectionist in me. Or maybe even at a young age I understood that societal pressures were real, Explore, travel and learn: Liv Gripko gripk002@uwp.edu and they were pretty dam intense. For the most part, I can hold myself together pretty well at school. People don't generally know I'm overwhelmed unless I'm candid with them and I let them know. Instead, I take on the reputation of "that girl who took 21 credits last semester." I don't want people to know when I'm struggling, because it makes me feel like less of a person, or less of a student, when it shouldn't. I am one case out of many. I know plenty of college students who suffer from anxiety. Some of my best friends, some of the hardest working people I know, get horrific anxiety even thinking about missing class. I've seen kids in class that look like they're about to pass out, but they're terrified of missing something. "My teacher doesn't take doctor's notes!" "What if I miss something that's on the test?!" "The professor said we can't miss any classes?!" "Is this going to affect my grade?!" "How will I ever get a job/my masters now?!" "MY GPA IS MY LIFE!" This is how I see it. Professors have to know which students care and which ones don't. If you can't tell that I'm passionate about my education, then you have every right to lower my grade. I wish you wouldn't, but then I obviously don't deserve a good grade in the first place. If you see someone is obviously trying, and they're working hard every day, why do we need to make everything so strict? Why does that student have to come to class when they're on their deathbed? Can't they just have a little faith that their professor will understand it's nothing personal? I'll be honest. My freshman year, being the distant memory it is now, I didn't try as hard as I should have. I didn't take my education as seriously. Now that I'm a double . major and I'm passionate about my education, I feel like I've got the weight of the world on my shoulders. If I miss class, it eats away at me. I feel so incredibly guilty about it. That's not fair. I'm not campaigning for a syllabus change. I'-m graduating in December. I'm almost done with these college shenanigans. All I'm saying is, maybe we're getting away from the main point of college. I don't think it should be about grades, or attendance, but it should be about a passion for learning. Everyone in college has already taken the first step; they've admitted they still have a lot to learn. I think that's the bravest thing anyone can do, not something that should give anyone anxiety. a KJ in Italy A coquettish smile and mysterious gaze and she's made history: Mona Lisa. Well, really Leonardo DiCaprio.. .er, I mean da Vinci made her history. According to the Louvre, Mona was painted sometime in Florence, Italy between 1503 and 1506. This spring, you could be standing in Florence, as da Vinci once had, and create your own "Mona Lisa" amongst the locals and Italian chatter. Accompany UW-Parkside Graphic Design professor Carey Watters this spring as she leads an Art and Architecture study abroad tour of Italy. You will explore and experience all that Italyhas to offer in the many iconic cities of Italy, such as Rome, Siena, Naples, Florence and Venice! The trip is credited towards Art 391 (The Art and Architecture of Italy) and Art 122/322/422 (Intro to Drawing, Intermediate, or Advanced Drawing). And don't worry if you aren't the best artist. Art 122 is an introductory drawing course and a general education requirement, so what better way to improve your drawing skills than by practicing them in Italy! The trip will focus on studying Renaissance and other ancient art and architecture. You will be visiting countless museums and archeological sites all while participating in Italian culture. Being that the trip counts as credits for art courses 122, 322, or 422, the trip also fulfills a drawing component as well. Surrounded by buildings full of character and intricate designs, not to mention the dreamy landscapes, you will craft a number of observational and plein air illustrations on the adventure. The trip is three inspiring weeks long, from May 21 to June 11. The travel itinerary is below. To find out more information about the trip you can contact Carey Watters at wattersc@uwp.edu or check out the International Study Abroad office at Parkside and explore the many other international study, work and internship opportunities. The office is located in Greenquist Hall, Room 210. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Or you can call and set up an appointment at (262) 595-2701. And don t discount a wonderful study abroad opportunity like this because of finances. There are many grants and scholarships applicable to cover costs. Make sure to ask the Study Abroad Office about these. Studying abroad is not only a fun and exciting experience, but it is so much more. With technology and other innovations, our world has become so much more globally integrated than it ever used to be. Work opportunities are also now expanding overseas. towards possible filters and wealth, studying abroad is just the tool and automatically setl you ap^^tm^bfiipetitors. It is an (We opening experience that can be advantageousYojyouf future career phSspe'cfelt hejps you form a better understanding on how others lWeand interact, while helpingyou torealize and appreciate your own fortunes back home. It is a chance tk help others , make fronds, network, gain experience and especially to form unforgettable memories! It's definitely worth looking into. - Travel Itinerary for Spring 2015 re Study Abroad: May 21-June 11 May 21: Thursday, depart from Chicago May 22: Arrive in Rome, take train to Florence May 23: Florence, ^^ademia Gallery, Barge May 24: Floi^npsffBraftcacci Chapel, Palazzo Piti, Boboli Garde. May 25: Florence, Palazzo Vecchio, museum and tovriC.Pffizzi May 26: Venice, day trjp to the Biennale May 27: Sien^ day trip/ Piazza del Campo, Civic Museum, Dubmi-, J \ May 28: Florence, Ponje Vecchio, Laurentia Library May 29: Trairt to Rome, check into hotel Trevi Fountain, Pantheon May 30: Ror$t\Cj$oseum, Bocca della Verita, May 31: Train to Tivoli, Hadrians Villa June 1: Rome, Borghese gardens, picnic, and bike ride. Live'ftke gpornari day! June 2: Rome, Architectural walking touf & June 3: Rome, Trastevere food tour, and thdyatican June 4: Train to Naples, Capella Sansevero June 5: Naples, Archeological Museum, Pompeii, arid Hercularf^um June 6: Naples, underground Naples toiff, Catacombe di San Gjennaro June 7: train to Paestum, buffalo Mozzarella farm June 8: Naples, Pharmacy of the Incurabili, Castella D'Ovo, Santa Restituta June 9: Amalfi Coast bus trip to Amalfi and Ravello The Ranger News November 13,2014 900 Wood Road Kenosha, WI53141 E-mail: rangernews@uwp.edu Website: trnonline.org Editor in Chief: Maggie Lawler Iawle020@uwp.edu Executive Editors: Web Director: Katlynne Davis davis086@uwp.edu Doria DeBartolo debar004@uwp.edu Robin Brown bro wn218 @ u wp .edu Advertising Director: Erin Hopkins hopki020@ u wp .edu Public Relations: Staff Reporters: Copy Editor: Designers: Cartoonist: Hannah Emery emery004@uwp.edu Robert Carravetta carra006@uwp.edu Doria DeBartolo debar004@ uwp .edu Liv Gripko gripk002@ uwp .edu Jalen Perry perry039@uwp.edu Krista Skweres schraO 10 @ uwp .edu Katlynne Davis davis086@ uwp .edu Hannah Emery emery004@ u wp .edu Maggie Lawler la wle020@ uwp .edu Deanna Antony anton013@uwp.edu MISSION STATEMENT: THE RANGER NEWS STR IVES TO INF ORM, EDUCATE, AND ENGAGE THE UW-PARKS1DE COMMUNITY BY PUBLISHING WELL-WRITTEN, ACCURATE STUDENT JOURNALISM ON A BI-WEEKLY BASIS, AS WELL AS ONLINE. The Ranger News meetings are every Monday at 12pm in the Ranger News Office. All students and faculty of UWParkside are welcome to attend. Have any comments, concerns, questions, or story ideas? Please e-mail us at: rangernews@uwp.edu. Like to meet with us? We are located in the Student Center in roomLlOlA. Letter from the Editor We're getting down to the wire here, Rangers! I know back in September we never thought that was possible. Look how far we've come. Today is Nov. 1-3, a nd that means in exactly one month, I will graduate from college. I'm telling you, it doesn't feel like it'll ever happen until you're right on top of it. Then it's both satisfying and terrifying. We aren't going to get sappy, though. At least not this issue. I'll save the tears for my farewell in December. Everyone is going to be getting ready to go home for Thanksgiving break pretty soon. Hopefully your teachers take it easy on you, and you can actually enjoy some football and some food. Also family, always family. As a note, I want to make sure that people understand the editorial on the front page has nothing to do with any person directly. It's simply a compilation of complaints I've heard and worries that've been expressed to me throughout the semester. If you haven't already, you should take a look at PSG s new show Ranger Now. They interview a new org leader each week, and give you all the scoop about what's happening around campus. Yours truly was featured last week, so if that's not reason enough to check out Ranger Now then I don't know what is. We're really excited about everything going on this semester. We just had a middle school newspaper class visit our office and learn all about running a newspaper, which is awesome. Nothing makes me happier than seeing print media so alive and well. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go prep myself for a Thanksgiving full of sweet potatoes. PS: Happy Birthday Dad! Thursday November 13 Cover Letter Workshop 3:00PM-4:00PM Molinaroll5 Leadership Series: Stepping out of your Comfort Zone 3:30PM-4:30PM Student Center, Spruce Room Senior Sendoffi December 2014 Graduation 4:00PM 6:00PM The Bridge Auditions: A Midsummers Nights Dream 4:30PM-10:00PM The Rita, Studio A, D132 Friday November 14 Experience Parkside Day 9:00AM-12:30PM Student Center D2L 8:00AM~4:00PM Milwaukee Marriott West Saturday November 15 Preserve Family Heirlooms Properly 9:00AM-1:00 PM Tallent Hall, Orchard Room Ranger Saturday 9:00AM-12:00PM Student Center Wednesday November 19 Business Services Learning Sessions: Purchasing 10:00AM-11:00AM Tallent Hall, 245 Technology Tapas Session - Creating Animated Presentations 12:00PM-12:50PM Wyllie D103, Learning Technology Lab Friday November 21 BMQ Harris Noon Concert Series: Guitar and La Camerata Ensembles 12:00PM-1:00PM The Rita, Bedford Concert Hall Ethics and Boundaries for In-Home Services 7:30AM-6:30PM Tallent Hall, 281 Fund Development for Nonprofit Organizations 8:30AM-2:30PM Tallent Hall, 281 Thursday November 27 Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy your long weekend! **For more events, check out the Calendar on the UWP Homepage. There's also always art in the galleries to explore! Is there something you want us to talk about in the next issue? Do you hav e a story suggestion? Send us an email at Rangernews@uwp.edu! November 13,2014 The Ranger News 3 It's Your Choice: A new campaign Parkside's campus Guest Writer Brandon Hopkins hopki017@uwp.edu Alcohol and other drugs have become a huge problem in our nation and in our community specifically. According to Fox 6 News, last year there were a reported 19 overdoses in Kenosha county, with 13 so far in 2014. Students from Parksides Communication 435 integrated marketing class have partnered with the Hope Council, an alcohol and other drug prevention and intervention program based in Kenosha, WI. Together they have created a social media campaign targeted at young adults. The social media campaign includes the hashtag #itsyourchoice which reminds young adults that they always have a choice when it comes to the use of alcohol and other drugs. The integrated marketing class, advised by Faye Akindes, has created a Youtube video which includes an inspirational message about the consequences of addiction while highlighting the positive paths you can take: education, sports, music, family, et cetera, when you make the choice to stay away from alcohol and other drugs. The campaign will be shared with local high schools of Kenosha county where the class will attempt to spread the campaign using social media. The #itsyourchoice video debuted on Nov. 11. Show your support by "liking" the campaign on Facebook. You can also share your own #itsyourchoice selfie on the page. Photo courtesy of Brandon Hopkins. NEED EXTRA CASH? NEW APPLICANT DONOR PAYMENTS! 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Interestingly enough, the head of Brompton Newspaper Club, Jackie Bolyard, graduated from Parkside in 1995 with a Bachelor's Degree in Communication. The staff of about eight students doesn't seem like much at first glance, but they're as determined and motivated as any other journalists in the game. From having their own Editor-in-Chief to sports reporters, advice columnists, general reporters, layout persons, and photographers, the Brompton newspaper is sure to be in great hands. 1 think what's most impressive about this group, though, is their ability to pick things up so quickly. The staff joined some of TRN's own to go over the basics of newspaper production. They learned how to determine what's newsworthy, how they should pick their topics and organize a page, and then began doing page layout themselves. Within a half hour, the Brompton staff no longer needed any assistance. They were laying out pages like they'd been doing it for their entire eleven-ish years of life, and they were great at it, too. Their newspaper staff is no joke. They're covering stories that belong in the Kenosha News. Want to find out about the Kenosha Drive-In closing? You can read about that in their first issue. Need some advice? They've got their very own advice column. Interested in sports? Their sports reporter was representing in a Clay Matthews jersey today, and she's ready to go. Jalen Perry, TRN's sports reporter, had this to say about the Brompton newspaper staff, "It was cool to see kids at such a young age still excited about print newspaper, the future is in good hands." He then laughed and went on to say that they were all way too smart, and he was intimidated by them. In a world overrun with smart phones, tablets, and laptops, it's refreshing to see that there is still a lot of interest in printed media. Yes, there will be an online version of their paper, but it will not be a substitute for the printed version. The two will coexist in unison. These students aren't strangers to AP Style, either. You'd think some aspects of a newspaper would go right over a middle schooler's head. Not this crowd. They'll be using proper AP Style in all of their stories, along with InDesign for page layout, a program most people don't have any experience with unless they're a graphic design major in college. That should give you a little insight as to the talent level these kids have. When asked about the experience, Public Relations Director and Graphic Designer Hannah Emery said, "I thought that the kids were exceptionally smart. I'm really excited to see the papers they'll be putting out in the future. I had a lot of fun and I think the kids did, too." t Overall it was a great opportunity for both Brompton School and The Ranger News. The students were extremely impressed not only with the Ranger News office, but with Parkside in general. Who knows, maybe we even convinced a couple of the middle schoolers to attend UWP one day. And better yet, maybe they'll even be working for The Ranger News. Knowing these kids, though, they won't just be working for the paper, they'll be running it. From The Ranger News, thanks for hanging out with us, Brompton School. We look forward to reading your paper, and we're happy to see the same passion for print media continue into the next generation. Best of luck to you, and remember, we're always here if you have questions. Photos courtesy of Jackie Bolyard. rrU n xr November 13,2014 The Ranger News Jalen Perry perry039@uwp.edu DeSimone Gym will heat up during this winter sports season The winter sports season is quickly approaching for the UW-Parkside Rangers. The athletes are ready to stay hot on the court and on the mat when the temperature drops. Our student athletes never cower or hide from a challenge—it's the Ranger way to face things head on and conquer. The winter teams have a lot to live up to, following up behind a successful fall season that saw the women's soccer team go undefeated in the regular season and grabbing the GLVC regular season crown. They just got done hosting the GLVC women's soccer tournament, which they won in an impressive 4-1 victory, making them the GLVC Champions! The men's basketball team is coming off a very successful 2013-14 campaign that saw them go 23-7 overall, 15-3 in the GLVC and win their second straight GLVC East regular season championship. Coach Luke Reigel, who is in his twelfth season as the head coach of the Men's basketball team, has always been successful at the helm of the men's program, with a 46 percent win total in his 12 years, second in all-time wins with 146, and 2013 GLVC Coach of the Year. When asked who he credits his success to, he played it modest and gave the praise to his past and present players, and the program, "It all starts with the players and the program. It is difficult to win without a great group of players.. .also recruiting the right guys to come in and play our style." The team brings back the starters that made it a successful season in 13-14. All-District/Region player last season and preseason All-American Senior Ziggy Riauka, Second Team All GLVC player, junior Jimmy Gavin, Junior Andy Mazurczak, Senior Jordan Mach and Senior Mohamed Mohamed. I asked Coach Reigel if there was any pressure being the two-time defending GLVC East champions. He said that they have put that behind them and are starting this year fresh. "We don't really look at it that way. Each year we wipe the slate clean and start fresh... We're done celebrating what we did last year." The Men's home opener is Nov. 29 vs. Walsh University (Ohio). The Women's basketball team struggled last season, putting up an 8-18 overall record and a 4-14 GLVC record. Second year coach, Jacob Yorg, has high expectations of the girls. When asked how they are looking, he simply said "Better and better with each practice session." Gaby Bronson, who was Second Team All-GLVC last season, returns to the team while leading the team in four categories (points, rebounds, blocks and steals). Coach Yorg praised Gaby's accomplishments in our interview, but also made it clear that she can't rest on her laurels. "Gaby had a great season last year. The All-Conference accolades were something we knew were going to come. One of the things with Gaby is that she can't just be okay with what she did last year. She is never satisfied. The expectation for both she and I are for her to get better." The Rangers also bring back perennial starters in junior Tara Knapstein, senior Sarah Mlachnik and senior Maddie Johnston. The Ranger Women have a long two month road trip to start the season, not having a home game until Jan. 8,2015 against Maryville University. Make sure to-come out on the eighth and give the girls a much deserved, warm home-opener. As a student body, it is time for us to stop overlooking the wrestling team. I stood in on a practice and these guys train extremely hard on a daily basis to represent for our school. The team finished with a 4-7 record last year, but are looking towards bigger and better things this season. I interviewed fourth year coach Gregg Lewis about his team and he said that this is a great group of guys with an excellent work ethic. He added that he admits last year was an off year for the squad, especially with the talent level, but that the team has a ton of promise and expects to have seven All-Americans and seven wrestlers qualify for Nationals this year. He pointed out junior captains Nick Fishback and Joseph Her as wrestlers he expects to contribute both on and off the mat. He also included juniors Adam Ide, Brandt Welcher and Daniel Argueta as guys he expects to step up this season. Their first home match is Dec. 2 vs. UW-Oshkosh. This is also alumni night, so come out and support one of the hardest working teams on campus. If you are looking to stay warm this winter, DeSimone Gym is the place to be, because our Rangers will surely put on memorable performances. Go Rangers! Senior Guard/Forward Gaby Bronson. Senior Center!Forward Ziggy Riauka. 2014-15 Wrestling Team. Photos Courtesy of UW Parkside Athletics. November 13.2014 •pjle Rajjgg,- News We Invite you to visit our beautiful frame dispensary and choose from the latest in fashionable eye wear, We carry both affordable and high-end frames such as Juicy Couture, Kat® Spade, Max Mara, Harley Davidson, j-Lo, Banana Republic and many more! 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The art is assembled from a variety of paper relics, such as journal notes, bible pages, maps, book pages, matchbook covers, Victorian art, antique graphics and more. The works are inspired by Roman Byzantine architecture, the artist's residency in Noepoli, Italy and travels to Calabria, Puglia, and Basciliata. After seeing this miraculous work, I am proud to announce that the artist of this stunning work, Carey Watters, is actually fellow Parkside comrade! Currently, she is an assistant professor here at Parkside; she teaches graphic design and typography. On her website, http://careywatters.com/home.html, she clearly expresses her passion of teaching as well. She professes: "I enjoy the role of the facilitator. The studio atmosphere should focus on collaboration in the building of design ideas. I see myself as a tool for the students to utilize in the development of their own design aesthetic. As an instructor of graphic design, the environment I create is professional and nurturing. Students should feel comfortable to express themselves in anyway they see fit." After having the pleasure of viewing Watters' artwork in the gallery, her devotion to her work, both art and teaching, is clear. I strongly urge you to stop by the gallery sometime and lose yourself in Watters' marvelous work. The exhibit will be displayed until Nov. 18; it is a must see. Androgyny: An Exhibition is the second show hosted here at Parkside. It is located in the Fine Arts Gallery, Rita D129. The artist, Lois Bielefeld, is a local Milwaukee, WI photographer and filmmaker. Her work often involves commercial and fashion photography and fine art. She earned her BFA in photography at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Her work has been shown at a number of places including Inoya, The Museum if Contemporary Photography, ArtStart Portrait Society Gallery, and the Museum of Wisconsin Art. She is also a recipient of the Nohl Fellowship of 2012 and the Luxembourg Artist Residence through the Museum of Art in 2015. Her website is: http:// www.loisbielefeld .com/ The Androgyny exhibit is ingeniously crafted and composed of artwork in a variety of media, including photography portraits, short videos, and audio. The artwork illustrates the many ways that androgyny, having both male and female characteristics, is comprehended and theorized in todays world and also celebrates gender expression. The photographs are stunning and emotionally charged, life-sized portraits of lesbian, gay, and transgender individuals. Each photo is taken in a pale setting, allowing all focus to be directed to the subject and to clearly display and celebrate how they present themselves. To coincide with the portraits there is an accompaniment of short films and a non-functioning public bathroom installation with audio. Cleverly, the bathroom installation has the usual two gender entrances, male and female, yet once you enter, it leads to the same room. The audio within encompasses conversations and questions that Bielefeld posed to her subjects. Overall, Bielefeld's art work was impacting and inspirational and was a joy to explore and experience. This was one of the most interesting and finely crafted art shows I have attended. The exhibit will be at Parkside through Friday, Jan. 9; make sure to stop in, just remember the bathroom installation is non-functioning! 6 The Ranger News November 13, 2014 "You could've been getting down to this, sick, beat" A review of Taylor Swift's new album Maggie Lawler lawle020@uwp.edu Unless you live under a rock, and actually even if you do, you're probably abundantly aware that Taylor Swift released a new album recently, titled "1989." If you're skeptical, there's just one thing you need to know about this CD: it rules. I m not just saying that, either. Taylor Swift isn't sponsoring me in any way (although I wish she would). She is extremely talented. Even if you aren't a fan of her music, you at least have to appreciate her lyrics. Swift is a phenomenal writer, and it's time to give credit where credit is due. The girl's got "Style." Just in case you thought you could get "Out Of The Woods" without showing some Swift appreciation, I have news for you. Everybody loves Taylor Swift. SNL even did a short about everyone's favorite heartbreak kid. All I've got to say is make sure you've got your Swiftamine handy, because when you listen to this album, you're going to feel things you've never felt before. I think this feeling is called "New Romantics," but I'm not positive. All I know is that once you listen, you'll want to declare that "You Are In Love" with this "Clean" sound. Taylor Swift's new music takes fans to "Wonderland." This is Swift's first real pop album, although some could argue she was never completely country to begin with. Whether you love her or have "Bad Blood" with her, this CD will without a doubt get stuck in your head. Skeptical or not, you'll be humming it subconsciously after the first listen. It's catchy and is incredibly fun to blast in your car. Ahem, not that I've done that or anything. Not even in my "Wildest Dreams" did I think it was possible for such a perfect album to come out of 2014. Taylor Swift for president, anyone? If you're reading this and you're still being a Swift hater, I'm going to need you to "Shake It Off." Everyone could learn a thing or two from Taylor. She's not afraid to make a fool of herself. She is who she is, and she always will be. She also loves cats, which I feel like a lot of people can identify with. Now that I've gotten all of my track title puns out of the way, it's time to get to the real review of the album. I love it. I truly, honestly do. I've always been a fan of Taylor Swift, but I can't say I've listened to any of her other CDs as extensively as I have "1989." I think this album is almost a coming-of-age tale for Swift. Granted, there's still a lot about love and heartbreak, but she's not the same "Teardrops On My Guitar" singer that emerged on the scene what feels like forever ago. Her talent grows with each album, leading me to believe that one day she truly will take over the world. Photo courtesy of www.harpersbazaar.com. I've said it before and I'll reiterate. Swift is a lyrical genius. The album isn't just music, it's an experience. You're going to feel like you're in a movie, and Swift is the director. I promise you that if you give "1989" a chance, the lyrics will make you think deeper than you thought possible, considering the girl's got a reputation as a lovesick guitarist. She's no longer the passive aggressive teenager who writes catchy country songs, she's the grown-up woman who writes catchy pop songs, intricate lyrics, and is having the time of her life. If you've got a "Blank Space" on your latest play list, go ahead and throw some TSwift in there for good measure. You won't be disappointed. Everything is awesome when it comes to The Lego Movie Krista Skweres schra010@uwp.edu A, Photo courtesy of forbes.com .definite Oscar contender for "Best Animated Film" at the Oscars in Feb. 2015 is The Lego Movie. From the way that it is created, to the storyline, to the casting, everything about this movie was absolutely great, which is a rarity for me to say. This film is probably one of my top 20 movies of all time, and completely unexpectedly so. With places like "Legoland" amusement parks and the outrageous prices that the Lego kits cost, I was expecting this to be simply another way to get money for a company which I saw as a dictator much like Walmart. I will be the first to admit that I was wrong, not only after having seen a movie with a much deeper storyline than most of the adult movies made today, but also after looking into where the story came from. Lego sets come with instructions; everyone knows that. But does everyone know that the character and lead antagonist Lord Business, played by Will Ferrell who 1 usually hate with a passion, is based on the Lego Corporation themselves? With all the work that went into the instructions, Lego and their instruction creators were finding themselves frustrated with the people who would use their pieces to make things of their own creation rather than following the instructions. It wasn't until they took a look at the creativity that they were allowing people to express that they realized they were wrong in their ways and began selling individual pieces rather than whole sets meant to build only what the instructions told them to. There is even a replica of Wes Anderson s Grand Budapest Hotel that took over 50,000 Lego pieces to create! Without knowing the backstory as to how this film came to be, it is still, in a word, awesome. With an all-star cast of Chris Pratt of Guardians of the Galaxy and "Parks and Recreation, Will Arnett ot "Arrested Development," Elizabeth Banks of essentially every comedy this decade, and Morgan Freeman (no introduction required), as well as previously mentioned Will Ferrell, this movie really had the makings to be a hit. I w ill admit, I was so skeptical that I didn't even see it in theaters when it came out. I actually bashed the idea of it being made, thinking that it was going to be another silly kids movie, not one of the good Pixar or Dreamworks ones though, I'm talking about the bad almost made for TV ones that should go straight to DVD (not that all straight to DVD movies are bad, a good chunk are quite good). So I waited for the DVD release and was shocked by how amazing it was. The whole movie is made of Legos. Almost every bit of-the set including all the characters, are made entirely of Legos. Lava, oceans, spaceships, everything. Legos. As it that wasn't cool enough, down to the single circular pieces of bubbles, the story was deeper than any child could actually comprehend. This goes along with the growing trend of adult content in children movies that has started in 2001 with Shrek and continuing today, making kid's movies more bearable for their parents to go see or sit through with them. The story follows Emmet, an ordinary construction worker who proves himself as far more than ordinary while he is forced into a world that as a mindless drone he never thought existed. This can be taken in so many different ways, the possibilities are endless: not following the crowd rather than using your own judgment, being who you are rather than who everyone else wants you to be, trusting yourself and what you feel rather than what others tell you to believe, allowing yourself to be creative! The storyline becomes more and more intricate the more times you watch it, which for me has been many, many a time. Other than the narrative, the actual language that is used throughout is beyond that of any other children's movie ever made, in my opinion. The dialogue is extremely clever, with puns that make even adults think about what they are talking about. Considering where the dialogue is coming from (I don't' want to ruin it for anyone by telling where exactly it comes from!) it is perfect to set the mood. This movie is by far the best animated movie I have seen since 2001 when Hayao Miyazaki came out with Spirited Away, which won "Best Animated Film" in the 2002 Oscars, and rightfully so. Even with another Studio Ghibili film having released just a few weeks ago on Oct. 17, (Studio Ghibili being Miyazaki's film company) which is being looked at as an Oscar contender, I have full faith that The Lego Movie will win this year when it comes to the biggest night of the year in film, and rightfully so, too. November 13,2014 The Ranger News Taking the GRE? Here's some handy tips and tricks. Katly Be agGREssive, breathe, and study, study, studyI nne Davis davis086@uwp.edu Do you love school? Do your friends consider you to be a nerd who gets excited about the subject material in your classes? Do you frequently visit your professor during and even outside of their office hours to chat about class? Are you interested in bolstering your chances at obtaining an awesome career? Do you want these questions to stop? If you ve answered yes to any of these, you should consider taking the GRE, or Graduate Record Examination. The GRE is required for entrance into most graduate and business schools in the United States, so if you're thinking of continuing your education after Parkside, listen up. The test is used to assess your knowledge in three key areas—Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Problem Solving. The Analytical Writing section involves an essay in which you respond to a prompt, as well as analyzing the strength or weaknesses of a provided argument. The Verbal Reasoning questions tests your reading comprehension, vocabulary, and use of context clues within sentences. Finally, the Quantitative section is composed of everyone's favorite—math! Now, this all sounds terrifying, but never fear! We here at The Ranger News have compiled a few tips to help you on the road to graduate school success. Get to work! SIGN UP BEFORE APPLICATION DEADLINES: Most graduate programs have deadlines for the application process, and completion of the GRE is almost always one of the components of this process. Make sure you check with your intended graduate program for these deadlines. Signing up for the GRE is easy enough: just visit www.ets.org/ gre and create an account. Once you're in, you can find out where the closest testing center is and check seat availability. For the Parkside area in Racine and Kenosha, one of the closest centers is in Brookfield, so plan on a drive. Getting a seat is fairly easy, but don't \yait too long. Avoid taking the GRE last minute—it's just another added stress during an already stressful semester. Make it quick and painless, and get it out of the way before it's too late! PREPARE TO SHELL OUT SOME CASH: Higher education is not cheap, and neither is the GRE. Plan on paying between $150 to $200 for the test. Ridiculous, right? It sure is, but if you're serious about continuing on into graduate school, the GRE is super important. As soon as you've decided to take the GRE, start saving up. The fee is due when you schedule your appointment online. If you khow you won't be able to afford it, the ETS (Educational Testing Service administering the GRE) offers a GRE Fee Reduction Program. You have to meet a few requirements, but it's worth checking out. GET TEST PREP MATERIALS: Prepping for the GRE is a smart idea. Even though some graduate programs don't have required scores for entry, it's always good to do your best. Test prep materials for the GRE are everywhere. You can find test prep books galore at your local Barnes & Noble, some of which include access to online practice tests. ETS, the company administering the test, also sells prep materials online. The ETS website also has links to these materials for a discounted price, as well as some free review sheets for download. In addition to prepping for the content of the test, make sure to familiarize yourself with the structure of the GRE. Thankfully most prep materials mirror the format of the actual test so that you're not completely blindsided when you finally sit down to take it. Also, focus on the areas that you feel you need the most help with—analytical, verbal, or quantitative—and make sure your rate of studying is steady. Cramming the night before isn't advisable, but do what you have to. MAKE SURE YOU'RE READY THE NIGHT" BEFORE: The GRE is serious business, so take the day before your test to make sure you have everything you need. If you can, take off of work. The GRE is about four to five hours long, so plan on spending most of your test day exercising the living crap out of your brain. The test center should send you a confirmation email a few days prior to your appointmentPrint this out and bring it with you. Don't forget that you have to arrive a half hour before your actual testing time—if you don't arrive on time, you'll have to reschedule and the ridiculously huge test fees that you scraped together will be forfeited. So get it together. You'll also need a current I.D. to present to the testing center when you arrive. Phones, watches, coats, and obviously prep materials are forbidden in * the testing room. Prepare to turn out your pockets and be metal detected (I told you the GRE was serious business). Most importantly, RELAX. Take the night before your appointment to review, but don't overdo it. Get a good night's rest and eat before your appointment so you can show the GRE who's boss. How to get an internship: remember the STAR Doria DeBartolo debar004@uwp.edu The first step , in getting a suitable internship experience under your belt is research. Perhaps one of the best resources for a UW-Parkside student is our advising and career center. Here, the staff is more than happy to guide you in your search, as well as give you valuable advice, and even help you write a resume. In addition, they will show you how to set up a RangerTrak account, if you don't already have one. RangerTrak is a tool students may use to view jobs, internships, and volunteer positions that include local, regional, and even national opportunities. A few other resources you may take advantage of in your search are: job fairs, which are often hosted on campus; websites, such as internships, com; and networking with friends, family, and acquaintances. Once you've selected several intern opportunities that compliment your field of,study, your next step is-to customize and perfect your resume and cover letter for each position you are applying for. A few Harley Davidson employees from the company's human resource department visited campus on Nov. 6 to offer some sound advice on the application process. These are people who spend hours reviewing resumes and cover letters. Above all, they stressed the importance of paying attention to detail, however small it may be. "If you cannot take the time to fix any mistakes, why should we take the time to hire you," commented an HR employee. It's important to keep in mind that your cover letter and resume are the first introduction of yourself. Choose your words wisely. Think of it this way: what an employer reads on your resume needs to be a conversation starter that leads to an interview. If you are lucky enough to get a call back for an interview, be sure to show your gratitude as soon as you step through the door. Arrogance is not a characteristic that any employer is fond of regardless of how stellar your resume may be. The HR team at Harley Davidson mentioned that most interviews today focus on a behavior component. Basically, an interviewer will prompt you with "Explain a situation when..." questions. Since the thought of coming up with a story on the spot can be rather daunting, the interviewing team offered an acronym to help ease the thinking process: STAR. Situation: Set up the scene for your example. Explain it, and connect it to . your interviewer's questions. Task: What exactly was it that you did that relates to the question at hand. Action: How did you go about accomplishing this particular task? Result: What happened as a result of your actions? Image courtesy of clipartpanda.com. It is also important in the explanation of your personal story to use "I" statements. You want to keep the focus on yourself, because ultimately the company is looking to hire you, not other people that you have worked with in the past. A few more tips the Harley team offered is most importantly to have at least some basic knowledge of the company you are applying to (i.e. the company's history, mission statement, and core values). Think of how the company's values reflect on your own, and why you want to be a member of their team. Also, be sure to be aware of names and titles of the people who may be interviewing you. It is unprofessional to meet with someone that you have no knowledge of; it shows a lack of interest, which will ultimately cause you to lose points. Remem- ^ ber to keep a slow pace during an interview. Take the time to listen to and digest a question before formulating an answer. It is vital that you are answering the question they are asking rather than going off on tangents. They are looking for listening skills as well as being able to think on your feet. While it may seem like the pressure is all on you to answer questions in an interview, remember that you are also looking for an employer that suits you. It is normal to have questions. Save your questions for the end of the interview, and do not feel embarrassed to ask. Your questions show your interest in what they have to offer. Once the interview is over with, try not to get too overwhelmed with relief. According to the Harley Davidson HR team, the application process is not yet over. Send a thank you letter or note within 24 hours of the interview to give yourself and extra edge over any competition. Also, unless told otherwise, you should follow up within 7-10 days to inquire about your application and where it stands in the hiring process. Weekly Horoscopes - See what the stars have in store for you! Scorpio (October 23-November 21): Now that the temperature is dropping maybe you should consider pants, Scorpio. Leggings aren't going to help you stay warm, even with your Peppermint Mocha in hand. Sagittarius (November 22-December 21): Pretty soon the geese will be flying south for winter, and you'll be wishing you could join them. Unfortunately, you signed up for a Winterim. Bundle up, Sagittarius. It's only going to get worse. Capricorn (December 22-January 19): Maybe you should • consider actually working at your job instead of modeling while you scan groceries. Alex from Target was a rarity, so laying on the checkout counter is only going to get you in trouble. Checkout on aisle NOPE. Aquarius (January 20-February 18): Just FYI, you're a little late to the "Ebola scare" party, Aquarius. Your professor obviously isn't going to believe you if that's your excuse for not writing your paper. Pisces (February 19-March 20): Halloween has been over for a few weeks now, Pisces. It's no longer appropriate to run around in the dark scaring people. And if you're into that sort of thing...you shouldn't be. Aries (March 21-April 19): The next installment of The Hunger Games trilogy is coming out soon. Of course I'm not talking about you at Thanksgiving! I'm talking about the movie! I'm not a monster. But I bet you would volunteer as tribute to eat that turkey. in, X T Taurus (April 20-May 20): It's okay to be excited that hockey is back, Taurus, but it's not okay to check people in the hallway. Especially if they're bigger than you and have less teeth. It was nice knowing you. Gemini (May 21-June 20): It's crunch time now, Gemini. The time of year when we all realize that there's too much to do and not enough time to do it. Call up your pal Hermione and see if you can borrow her Time-Turner. Life is cruel, isn't it? Cancer (June 21-July 22): They say there ain't no rest for the wicked, so you must be a saint. Seriously. Maybe try socializing instead of sleeping your life away. Do you want to look back on your college career and remember your friends, or what you watched on Netflix? Leo (July 23-August 22): You might want to practice your frolfing skills before you ever play again, Leo. Have fun telling the owner of that red Camry how her car got its brand new dent. Virgo (August 23-September 22): Ah, Virgo. Now is that time of year when you begin to question what matters more to you. The potential ticket you'll get for parking at a meter, or the feeling of frostbite you'll get when you have to park in the SAC. Libra (September 23-October 22): Daylight savings sure threw you for a loop. You haven't been to your 8am class in weeks. It would help if you fixed your car clock. I ASK THE RANGER: ADVICE COLUMN Dear Ranger, I have a problem with a professor and I don't know what to do. It's not that I'm being treated unfairly or am I having trouble in the class; the problem I have is I really like my professor. I can't stop thinking about him. I sometimes even fantasize about being with him. What can I do about these feelings? -Confused Feelings Dear Confused, I suppose I have to commend you for seeking advice on such a taboo topic. Even though it is not illegal for you to have feelings for a professor it very well may be against the bylaws of the University for the two of you to act on them. That being said it could potentially be a costly decision to engage in such a relationship. If you come to the conclusion that you must pursue these feelings there are a few things that you should take into account. Firstly you should think carefully about the feelings that you have to determine if they are genuine, or if the fact that he grades your tests clouds your heart. Secondly if you believe your feelings to be genuine and you truly care about this person your relationship could be potentially hazardous for their career. Universities tend to frown upon student-professor romances being that they cause numerous ethical and moral problems. Thirdly remember that you still have to attend this school and if this relationship doesn't remain a secret it could potentially make attending school uncomfortable. Depending on your major you may have to see this professor often because they are the only one who teaches a specific class, or you will be spending a considerable amount of time in their department. Lastly ask yourself what you would do if the relationship were to go wrong. Would you be able to sit through a class taught by your ex-love interest? Worse, would you feel secure knowing that your papers are being graded by someone who just broke up with you? After all of the deliberation if you find that you just have to know if they are open to the idea of a budding romance then I would suggest to keep it as private as possible. Maybe set up an appointment during office hours to discuss your feelings, or it may be best to wait until you are out of their class. It would also be beneficial to find out what your school rules are exactly regarding professor-student relationships. You may find a loophole in the bylaws that makes it possible for your relationship; even if you find a loophole remember that doesn't mean the professor will share your enthusiasm. My last bit of wisdom is remember to take it slow. Remember that this professor is a person too; you probably don't know what they have going on in their life outside of the classroom, so try to be understanding of that. When it comes to matters of the heart you should always be vigilant, especially when it comes to a matter that impacts not just your social life but your professional one, too. Dear Ranger, With Winterim registration available I'm debating whether I should take an extra class over to get ahead or if I should work at my job to make some extra money. What do you think I should do? -Debating Dear Debating, Well it sounds like you have decided on two very productive ways to spend your Winterim; rather than sitting around in your pajamas and eating pizza you have decided to be a productive member of society so congratulations on that alone. I find that taking a class over Winterim is an excellent way to check out courses that aren't offered normally or a way to pick up classes you believe would be easier to complete without any other classes to worry about. Be careful when taking classes over Winterim; the classes are longer than usual classes because the classes last 4-8 weeks. Remember Winterim has its own financial aid request to fill out so if you are seriously considering taking a class you should file for aid sooner rather than later. Now if working all break is available to you I can see why you are questioning turning it down. Finding enough time to be in college and maintain a job is an accomplishment and it may be a good thing to step away from school during the break; clear your head, add some extra money to your savings account, and don't be afraid to take some time for yourself. In the end the decision is up to you. My advice would be to decide what would be more beneficial for you. Do you really need to take an extra class? Could you use the money you would earn while working? Make a decision and then see it through. Email us your questions at rangernews@uwp.edu with the subject "Ask the Ranger." Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Ranger News, Volume 44, November 13, 2014 Description An account of the resource Student newspaper of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Kenosha, Wis. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource University of Wisconsin - Parkside Ranger News Description An account of the resource Student newspaper of UW-Parkside Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Issue Volume 44 Headline Used for newspapers, the Headline element describes the main article of the issue. Major Issues: How to know which major is right for you Series Number The series number of the original collection. UWPAC124 Ranger News Text Any textual data included in the document Major Issues: How to know which major is right for you Doria DeBartolo debar004@uwp.edu For anyone who attended Major Mania on Oct. 8 in Main Place, congratulations. You have already taken the first step in the right direction. For those who could not attend, Major Mania was sponsored by the UW-Parkside Advising and Career Center to offer students a chance to acquaint themselves with the various programs that are offered at the University. Representatives from many academic departments weie available in Main Place to provide information about majors, concentrations, minors, certificates, specific courses, and careers. This was the perfect opportunity to learn about the broad spectrum of opportunities that are offered here at Parkside. One ot the most important keys to choosing a suitable major is becoming familiar with all of your options, because how can you choose if you don't really know what to choose from ? Typically, there are two factors upon which students depend heavily on when making the decision: a specific field or job of future interest that needs preparing for, or simply a field of study that fascinates. If you are already committed to a careei path, speak to your advisor to find out which major will propel you in the right direction. A career focused major such as nursing or education will give you the practical skills you need after graduation. Whereas, a degree in something you are passionate about such as Art or Communication doesn't have as precise of a path. However, these majors will indeed provide you with extremely valuable critical thinking, communication, and creative abilities that are often heavily sought after by employers. If you've just begun on your journey to select a major, the first thing to do is forget high school. Subjects that were uninteresting back then could turn out to be a great strength of yours and in turn become rather interesting. The next thing to remember is to be engaged in general education courses. Don't blow them off! These courses are set up to offer a breadth of knowledge from various departments, so choose wisely. Base your decision to take certain gen eds on a spark of interest, as small is it may be you never know where it could lead. Once you think you've uncovered significant interest in a major, talk to youi advisor about it. They will know what it takes to complete the requirements in that field. Advisors can also gear you toward courses that will keep you engaged in the subject. Be sure to be open with your advisor, tell them your strengths and weaknesses. This is knowledge that will help them lead you in the right direction. Although an advisor will never discourage you from applying to a major that intrigues you, they will be real with you. If there are challenging aspects of the major you're thinking about, rest assured, they will let you know. Advisors are your base, but don't forget you can also go to professors in a department of interest or even upperclassmen who have already declared their major and are well into the course of study. The advice and information they can offer is really valuable. It could make you gravitate more toward the subject, and it could very well lead to your disinterest while guiding you into another direction. Either way, you have gained significantly from the experience. One final and perhaps most exciting way to learn about a potential career is to shadow a professional. If you think you may one day be interested in journalism, shadow a journalist. There is no better way to learn the ins and outs of a profession than to actually follow one around for a day or two, and bonus; it might lead to an internship. Regardless of which point you are at in the process of declaring a major, don't let yourself forget that your major in college doesn't define who you are as a person. While it is an important decision, don't sweat it too much. A major doesn t always dictate what you will be doing for the rest of your life - you do. You have already made one of the best decisions in your life. That is to further your education, and for that you are awesome. Oh the leaves they are a changin' 0 -,rs • v; ' ''•$$& 'MS: i • •"5f* £ V JvS ; < ,v '•>« . mm $1 rajgj '-.vr_ . v.: . i "• ••• " - ,'-V V 5li£g& ; ,.y; *«':* i, - spfbS •' *v | j& " f • 'flif* ''""" -v "ft,. ir • £pj i f) ;fj Photos Courtesy of Hannah Emery. Liv Gripko gripk002@uwp.edu It's fall. The days are getting a little shorter, and a little darker each day. The cold air and bitter wind is starting to settle in, disheveling my hair and stinging my cheeks as 1 walk, what seems a mile, from my car to class. Though, the most evident change that notifies that fall is here, is the beautiful color changes of the leaves. The trees on campus are now peppered with vibrant hues of reds, oranges and yellows, and breathtakingly glow and dance in the sunlight. But why exactly do the leaves change color in the fall? Well, as with everything, there's a miraculous science behind it, and I have explained the fascinating reasoning here for you. First you should know that plants are autotroph, which means that they produce their own energy and "food." They do this by photosynthesis. For the plant to photosynthesize, it takes in sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide. Chloroplast are organelles in the plant cells that are essential for photosynthesis. They contain Chlorophyl, a pigment that captures the light energy from the sun and also is what gives leaves its green complexion. In the winter, there is not enough water or sunlight for photosynthesis to take place, so the tree enters a dormant state and survives off of stored energy, mainly in the roots; in the form of starch. When they enter this state, photosynthesis terminates. It is actually the shortening of days that comes with the change of season that triggers this state and the termination of photosynthesis. The ending of photosynthesis begins the explanation of why the leaves change colors. With the photosynthesis process concluded, the Chlorophyll (green pigment) is broken down and recedes from the leaf. This then reveals the presence of smaller amounts of pigment, like red and yellow, that has always been present in the leaf, just simply overcome by the green Chlorophyl pigment. These pigments are what create the gorgeous colors of the leaves in the Fall. There is three major pigments present in leaves: Chlorophyl, Carotenoids and Anthocyanins. As I mentioned, Chlorophyl is responsible for giving the leaf its green coloring. Carotenoids give the leaves its yellow and orange coloring. And Anthocyanins create the vibrant red colors. Now you know that it's not just the fall leaves that are so beautiful, but the science behind its beauty, too. It is a blessing to attend classes on a campus that is surrounded with such an abundance of nature and charm. I hope that this explanation makes you even more enamored and appreciative of the beauty in nature. The Ranger News October 16,2014 900 Wood Road Kenosha, WI 53141 E-mail: rangernews@uwp.edu Website: trnonline.org Editor in Chief: Maggie Lawler lawle020@uwp.edu Executive Editors: Web Director: Katlynne Davis da v is086@ u wp .ed u Doria DeBartolo debar004@ uw p .edu Robin Brown brown2l8@uwp.edu Advertising Director: Erin Hopkins hopki020@uvvp.edu Public Relations: Staff Reporters: Copy Editor: Designers: Cartoonist: Hannah Emery emery004@uwp.edu Robert Carravetta carraOOb @ u w p .ed u Doria DeBartolo de ba r004@ u wp .ed u Li v Gripko gri pk002@ u w p .ed u Jalen Perry perry039@uwp.edu Krista Skweres sehra010@uwp.edu Katlynne Davis davis086@uwp.edu Hannah Emery emery004@uwp.edu Maggie Lawler Iawle020@uwp.edu Deanna Antony anton013@uwp.edu MISSION STATEMENT: THE RANGER NEWS STRIVES TO INFORM, EDUCATE, AND ENGAGE THE UW-PARKSIDE COMMUNITY BY PUBLISHING WELL-WRITTEN, ACCURATE STUDENT JOURNALISM ON A BI-WEEKLY BASIS, AS WEL L AS ON LINE. The Ranger News meetings are every Monday at 12pm in the Ranger News Office. All students and faculty of UWParkside are welcome to attend. Have any comments, concerns, questions, or story ideas? Please e-mail us at: rangernews@uwp.edu. Like to meet with us? We are located in the Student Center in room LI01 A. • Letter from the Editor Boy, I don't know about you, but that month long hiatus felt more like two months to me. We've gotten a lot of positive feedback about this last issue, and for that I am incredibly thankful. I'm glad you guys dug it so much! It means a lot to us to hear that you all understand how hard we work producing the paper. I feel like a lot of people don't recognize me on campus, so its really fun for me to overhear people talking about the paper next to me without them knowing it's me. Unless they're saying mean things, then it's not as fun. One of my personal favorite stories was, "hey! Did you read your horoscope yet? 'proceeds to read his horoscope out loud.' Wow that was mean. No wonder I don't read these." Sorry, guy! We were just trying to make you laugh! There was a lady in one of my classes, too, that asked the girl next to me if she was the editor of the paper. Nancy, shoutout to you. Thank you for saying you liked my editorial. That was super sweet of you! I d idn't want to interrupt and be like "well actually that was me," because that seemed kind of rude. Also, I kind of like that I have a secret identity as some average person. I'm not saying it takes a superhero to run the paper or anything, but if the spandex fits...Now I'm getting really distracted imagining myself as a superhero, and I've lost all productivity for the rest of the day. I guess I can try to keep chugging along. Can you guys believe it's already time for midterms? It seems like just last week we started school. You can tell it's October, though, because the leaves are changing colors. You can also tell because pumpkin spice lattes are a thing and white girls like me can't even. Do yourself a favor and don't check my instagram until January. It's about to get super festive. Oh, my, God, look at those leaves. Lastly, I want to give a very special shoutout to my Mom and Dad who celebrate their 25th Wedding Anniversary on the 21st of October. You guys are the best role models I could ever ask for, and your love inspires me to make my own relationship perfect. Thank you, and Happy Anniversary. Thursday October 16 Clandestine Book Discussion: Fahrenheit 451 6:30PM-7:30PM (register to find the location) The Science of Fahrenheit 451 6:30PM-7:30PM Molinaro, Room 105 Foreign Film Series Presents" 7:00PM-9:30PM Student Center Cinema Interviewing Essentials 7:00PM-9:00PM Tallent Hall, Room 182 Friday October 17 Book Discussion: "Knowledge and (un)Happiness" 2:00PM-3:00PM Library, Friends' Reading Room Men's Soccer vs. Truman State 1:15PM UW-Parkside Soccer Fields Sunday October 19 Men's Soccer vs. Quincy 12:00PM UW-Parkside Soccer Fields Monday October 20 "Our Own Bit of Saving: The Public Library and the Right to Know" 6:OOPM-7:30PM Racine Public Library Tuesday October 21 Film: Pather Chujaeri / The Play is on... 7:00PM-9:00PM Student Center, Walnut Room Wednesday October 22 Big Read Fahrenheit 451 Extravaganza 6:00PM-9:0QPM Library Thursday October 23 Book Discussion: Fahrenheit 451 6:00PM Rustic Road Brewing Co. Friday October 24 Men's Soccer vs. Indianapolis 1:15PM UW-Parkside Soccer Fields Experience Parkside Day 9:15AM-1:30PM Student Center Saturday October 25 BONK! Performance Series 6:00PM-7:30PM Racine Arts Council Building "Some events, like Parkside Theatre Productions, last multiple days. For show times and other events happening in the area, check out Calendar on the UWP Website. Is there something you want us to talk about in the next issueM)^^}^^ story suggestion? Send us an email at Rangernews@uwu.erin' * 6 a October 16,2014 The Ranger News Fall animal behaviors: understanding Parkside's furry friends ^ Liv Gripko gripk002@uwp.edu Unlike some of the obvious signs of fall, like the leaves changing and the temperature dropping, there are many other hidden changes stirring in nature that are noteworthy. Fall is the time that animals and plants start preparing for winter. There are many different animal behaviors happening, right here on Parkside's forested campus, signifying fall. As you know, fall is the season just before winter, and many of the fall behaviors are done in preparation for winter. Most animals store up fat in the fall to prepare for winter, when food is scarce and hard to find. They then live off this fat during the winter when they have little to eat. Common on Parkside's campus, White tail deer, often do this. Animals that hibernate also store up fat. Woodchucks, also known as groundhogs or Whistle Pigs, are another common animal to Parkside. As you may know, groundhogs hibernate for the winter and then re-emerge in the Spring, often debuted February 2nd, Groundhog's Day, to traditionally (and unscientifically) predict the coming of Spring. Not many other animals on campus hibernate, besides small rodents, like mice and bats. Raccoons, skunks, and opossum often enter brief states of hibernation, called torpor, during extremely cold or snowy times. Local birds are also preparing for winter too, gathering for migration or molting their winter coats. It won't be long until the Parkside's infamous Canadian geese make their flight south. I will truly miss the days of being chased or scolded by them as I try to make it class or to my car. Besides the Canadian geese, the American Robins, mallards, and the Eastern Bluebirds are a few of the local birds that are making the long journey to the South for the warm temperatures, as well. Birds that remain here through the winter are preparing, this fall, by molting and growing a new winter down. The Goldfinch is a wonderfully bright yellow bird you may often see on campus, but in the fall they molt their golden suits and grow in gray and olive feathers. These new duds not only keep them warmer in the winter, but are also designed to keep them safe, camouflaging them for the winter setting. As the birds, many of the local mammals like deer, foxes, raccoon, and coyotes, also grow in thicker, warmer and more camouflaged fur for fall to protect them from the harsh winter weather. By far the most common Fall animal behavior you may see on our campus is food caching. Caching means the hoarding or storing of food. Because food is so scarce in the winter, instead of storing fat like the deer, many animals store and preserve food that they can then eat throughout the winter. The most known animals of this behavior, on our campus, are squirrels and chipmunks. Chipmunks mainly store away small nuts, grain, insects and seeds. They are able to gather mass amounts of food at a single time, stuffing it into their massive cheek pouches, which they are famous for, then transporting it back to their dens. Like mice, chipmunks hibernate through the winter, but instead of living off a fat store while they sleep, often how hibernation works, they get up periodically to feed off the food they have stored in their burrows. Though squirrels cache too, they do not hibernate like the chipmunk. Notorious for digging holes, especially to gardeners, often ruining planters and gardens, squirrels mainly bury their food caches. They also hide food in tree crotches and hollows as well. Squirrels usually collect nuts, seeds, berries, and pinecones. They also often harvest mushrooms,, which are abundant in the fall; the peak of their growing period. The Squirrels will pick them and stash them in tree branches to dry, which yields spoiling and preserves it for the long winter. Whatever the food type may be, squirrels often scatter their hoards in various hiding places. This prevents one seed from spoiling an entire stash. Many birds use this same caching technique as well, such as Crows, Blue Jays, Nuthatches and Woodpeckers. So next time you see a chipmunk scamper by, with his cheeks comically full, before dismissing him as the crazy Chip or Dale, now you know that there's a real method to his madness; it's a sign that fall is here and winter is soon approaching. EXTRA NF,W APPLICANT DONOR PAYMENTS! WEIGH 110-149 LBS - $40 FOR 1ST 4 FI LL DONA TIONS WEIGH 150-UP LBS - $50 FOR 1ST 4 FULL DONATIONS EARN UP TO $325 YOUR FIRST MONTH! BRING YOUR COLLEGE ID AND EARN A $5 BONUS! STUDY, WATCH TV, OR JUST RELAX WHILE YOU DONATE! START SAVING NOW FOR SPRING BREAK! RECRUIT YOUR FRIENDS TO EARN EVEN MORE CASH! No APPOINTMENT NECESSARY! INTERSTATE BLOOD AND PLASMA 2053 22ND AVENUE KENOSHA, WI53140 PH. (262) 551-0479 MONDAY-THURSDAY 8:00AM-6:00PM FRIDAY 8:OOAM4:OOPM SATURDAY 8:00AM-3:00PM THE RSTMTE C O M P A N I E S SUNDAY CLOSED EARN MONEY AND HE LP SAVE LIVES! DONATE PLASMA! WIPZ Ranger Radio: quest for FM License nears end Doria DeBartolo debar004@uwp.edu University of Wisconsin-Parkside still stands as the only UW school that does not have their FM license. "We are hoping to be on the air by early to mid November (101.5 FM)," says WIPZ Production Director Eric Antrim. "As an organization, we feel that having the power of the airways will help grow the presence of UWP in the Kenosha/Racine area, while assisting in the promotion of other campus organizations and events." WIPZ began the process to gain their FM license almost a year and a half ago in spring of 2013. Funding and overly bureaucratic procedures are what Antrim says have been the greatest obstacles that slowed down the process. "We raised a lot of the money through generous donations along with our SUFAC budget. We are just waiting for some equipment and wiring to be installed, training our staff on FCC rules, and getting the final okay from the FCC," says Antrim. Knowing that U WP administration would not be willing or able to cover any of the costs for installation, WIPZ took it upon themselves to cover a good amount of the costs by making cuts to WIPZ promotions and other events. "We finally just decided to absorb things because we feel that obtaining an FM license will ultimately benefit more than anything," says Station Manager Annalee Sepanski. After using almost all of their SUF (Segregated University Fees) dollars in the fall of 2013 to continue working toward obtaining their FM license, WIPZ still needed more funding. Media Coordinator Terry Havel, who has been with WIPZ for over 2 years and has experience working with ten different radio stations including WBSD-FM in Burlington which he obtained the FCC license for and built up as one of only two high school radio stations in Wisconsin, has donated over $4000 to WIPZ to assist in this process. For updates on WIPZ's FM license visit trnonline.org, and pick up our November issue for an interview with Production Director Eric Antrim about WIPZ's detailed struggle and journey. 4 The Ranger News October 16,2014 5) 6) 7) 10) 1 1 ) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16) Photos Courtesy of UWP Athletics. Women's Soccer Team Undefeated Current Standings Jalen Perry perry039@uwp.edu The women's soccer team currently boasts a perfect record on the season, and they have looked dominant in doing so. They started off the year easily as one of the hottest teams in the country, decimating the first half of their schedule. They opened up the season with 3-0,4-0, and 7-0 victories against Northwood University, University of Charleston and their conference opener against Mizzou University S&T. Their first draw of the season came against Drury University (game ended 0-0). One of their first big tests on the season came on their first road trip out of Somers, against #20 Rockhurst University; the result was a close 2-1 victory. The women were back to their dominating ways, running through William Jewell College 4-0. The next two games weren't as wide a margin of victories, but they were wins nevertheless (1-0 victories against University of Southern Indiana and University of Illinois Springfield). We tied in a classic match against Bellarmine, which saw the game go into double overtime, only to end in a 1-1 draw. They had to muscle out a win against a very physical, often dirty McKendree team that definitely tested our girls' toughness. I spoke with Coach Troy Fabiano, he says that a perfect season wasn't on their radar at the outset of the season, but winning every game isn't something they are shying away from. "Nobody: wants to take a loss, we haven't talked about our National rankings, regional rankings, we talked about our goals at the beginning of the season and we just stayed the pace. You go out to win every game, so it's no added pressure," says the longest tenured coach at Parkside. Coach Troy isn't new to success, with sixteen straight winning seasons, three coach of the year awards, and four straight trips to the NCAA tournament, his teams are perennial powerhouses in the GLVC. When asked who he credits his success, he said bringing in the right people and leadership on the field, "Bringing in the right people, also the success from year-to-year; the seniors show the freshman what needs to be done, what the expectations are, and just being leaders." When ! asked him who takes on a leadership role on the team, he said there aren't any real vocal leaders, but he noted Senior defender Karley Mecko as one of the on field generals, "She's a physical presence in the back that leads by example and she'll run through anything." Mecko, a GLVC Defensive Player of the Week winner, credits the team's success to both hard work in practice, and team chemistry being extremely high. "Training sessions are all business, we have a limited time together each day so we get as much practice time in as we can, so there is no goofing off.. .We have really strong chemistry, it is rare to find a group of girls that get along on and off the field, so that makes it easy to get the job done on the field. We know our goals and work towards them e v e r y s e s si o n a n d g a m e ." . • > : I also spoke with Senior Midfielder Kelsey Armour and asked how she feels that the team stacks up against Coach Fabiano's teams in the past and she feels that the team this year is special, "My freshman year we won conference and I feel like this year we have a great shot to take conference again. We have everything here, the players are playing great and I think we can take it all." The next home game is October 17, and it promises to be a big one against Truman State University, who are relatively new to the GLVC but have established themselves as a dominate force. We are currently first in the GLVC and they are right behind us in second. I tried to get a prediction out of the three but they didn't take the bait; saying they have two games before the Truman one and they are focused on getting the job done against those opponents before they can even think about Truman. No matter what happens, this season's team is looking hungry and determined to bring home a GLVC championship. They have all the talent and coaching needed, now it is up to us as the student body to support them every step of the way. UW-Parkside — — — — — — — 8-0-2 Truman State — _ ______ _ 8-2-1 Rockhurst — —- — — 8-1-2 Bellarmine — — __ _ 7-2-2 Quincy — - — — 6.44 William Jewell — — — — 5-2-3 Drury McKendree— — — — — 5.5 Mizzou S&T — — — — 4_6 Mizzou-St. Louis — 5-5 Maryville — — — 3,4.3 Indianapolis — — — — 3-6-2 Lewis — — — — Southern Indiana — — — — - Illinois Springfield — — — — — — 2-6-2 Saint Josephs — — — ^ -8-2 1-5-4 — 2-6-2 October 16,2014 The Ranger News Pringle Nature Center Looking For Intern Liy Gripko gripk002@uwp.edu The blissful, warm sun hypnotically weaving through the dancing leaves of trees, accompanied by the music of tall wind through the grass, and punctuated by the happy chirp of wild birds; this is not a meditation mindset or a vacation relaxation destination. This is the work setting of a job opportunity in Kenosha County, town of Bristol, offered on RangerTrak (an online Parkside resource to search for jobs, internships and volunteer opportunities). It is a part-time work study position/internship available for ten dollars an hour at the Pringle Nature Center as an Assistant Naturalist. Duties for the position include: "assisting in delivering programs and activities for diverse age groups by performing the following duties: assisting the Naturalist with school groups that visit the nature center. Review lesson plans. Prepare for upcoming programs, creating new materials for display or leading school groups, and maintaining the building. Working with the Naturalist on developing educational family programs focused on the environment and relevant to specific event". You can find more information about this on RangerTrak. The Job ID number is 15228. But what exactly is the Pringle Nature Center and what does it do? Well, to find out more I went to the Pringle Nature Center and interviewed head employees Valerie Mann and Barry Thomas. The Pringle Nature Center is 1,097 acres of forest, prairie, and park, which fulfills three main aspects: environmental awareness and education, ecosystem management, and recreation. According to Mann, the main goal of the Nature Center in environmental awareness and education is to help children explore and appreciate nature. Most children today are more content to stay inside, hardwired to their technology. Their goal is to re-kindle the connection of kids with the outdoors. The Nature Center is a main component in many schools' science curriculum. They provide embellishment to a teacher's lesson plan or teach the lesson plan altogether if the teacher is not comfortable with the lesson. Due to school calendar and seasonal cause, the nature center is most busy in the spring and fall, of course. However, they have many intriguing lesson plans and programs in the winter as well, like "survival techniques in the winter and how to build a shelter". Thomas also added that the center focuses on ecosystem management. There is a Rain Garden that collects run off water. The acres of prairie support the wildlife ecosystem. They are also active in removing invasive plant species, like Buckthorn and Garlic Mustard plants; volunteers are always welcome to join. The volunteer forms are found on their website: pringlenc.org. The third main aspect to the Center is recreation. There are picnic venues and benches offered throughout for a quaint escape and a cheerful playground for family fun. Mann also touts the four miles of scenic hiking trails. In winter, there are snow shoes available to rent to enable the enjoyment of these trails year round. Whether seeking the Assistant Naturalist position, a volunteer position to give back, an education in conservation, or simply to reconnect with nature, The Pringle Nature Center is a must for any Kenosha resident and/or visitor. 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With The Conjuring being a huge success with a sequel on the way, it's only natural that they would begin to try to milk the series just as they do all other horror series with a mass amount of sequels and prequels. Luckily for everyone though they're still so newly into the downward spiral that these spin offs/continuations are still good. Although it did have a great deal of backstory that went into the movie, Annabelle proved to be sufficiently creepy. With satanic cults as well as just insanely unnerving dolls, this movie had a little bit of something for all horror fans, other than the ones who like pure gore. With a lot of the "jump" factor going for it, it kept the audience at the edge of their seats, even making a few of the younger ladies in the crowd scream out in terror at the sudden emergence of a demon. Although there are a few instances where a horror fanatic would have caught on to similarities to other films, such as the Chinese horror film from last year Baby Blues, which seemed to be a huge influence on the unfolding of the story, it did keep the viewers with some new material rather than old, washed up, used stuff. There are a few places in the film that it would have better suited as an ending, without the twist that took place, to make it more original, but the ending overall was still a bit of a surprise and not what the audience expected (or wanted in my case). The acting in the film could have used a little more work, but wasn't bad. With the time frame being set in the 1960's-1970's, they did a good job of showing the traditional nuclear family that was still lingering from the 1950's era, but this did make the woman look extremely weak compared to the man, who was overly understanding to his wife's mental state. Especially since he Photo Courtesy of www.aceshowbiz.com. was never present for any of the supernatural activity. The movie was marketed as a family being haunted by this doll, but in reality it was just the stay at home mom which begs the question to if she wasn't a stay at home mom, would she be haunted as much, if at all, because nothing supernatural ever happened in public. There also, for a rated R movie, was a lack of death throughout the film. With there only really being one blood scene throughout the entire film one has to wonder why there was a rated R rating at all, when it could have clearly been PG-13. To open the season with, I say Annabelle was a decent choice for Hollywood, especially since all that the rest of the Halloween season has to offer is Ouija and Dracula Untold for horror (ish in the instance of Dracula) and Horns, which promises to be the cynical comedy of Halloween Day, opening on the 31st. All in all, it is definitely worth a watch, but I'm still waiting for The Conjuring 2. Want to wet your pants this Halloween? Top 10 horror movies you need to see Krista Skweres schraO 10 @ u wp .edu When it comes to horror movies, you have a couple of different options. There are the gore flicks that, while they'll make your stomach churn, are not scary. There are the traditional slasher movies that you know what will happen yet still jump when the killer bursts out of the closet. There are the weird films that make you squirm in your seat at the same time that they make you think. All have their own merits, but what is really good? Here is my list of the top 10 horror films to watch this season, and it has a delightful mixture of these types so as to offer a little something for everyone. 1)The Shining: And 1 do mean the original 1980 movie starring Jack Nicholson and directed by Stanley Kubrick, not the remake from 1997. This offers a nice mix in itself of gore (the original gore, nothing compared to today's standards of gore) and terror with a creepy haunted hotel, waves (literally) of blood, and a little bit of the supernatural in the form of mind reading. Horrifying no matter how many times you've seen it. 2)A Nightmare on Elm St.: Again, referring to the original 1984 flick, not the 2010 remake. A scary dude who used to be a child molester creeps into your dreams and kills you in real life? It's everyone's worst nightmare! (pun intended) You c an't even hide under the blankets. Not to mention, Johnny Depp's first movie and that's always a plus! 3)The Exorcist: You c an't get more original horror than The Exorcist. 1973 at its very best and possession before it was cool! This movie pretty much paved the way for every other possession story for the rest of the history of film. Nothing else needs to be said. 4)Ju-on: This is the original Japanese film that the awful American rendition of The Grudge was based off of. Those of you who have seen this terrible piece of "horror" are probably shaking your head at me right now. Just wait until you've seen this 2002 original to judge. The Japanese know what they are doing when it comes to their horror. I'd recommend most of the films I've seen from Japan in the horror category; this one just happens to be my favorite. 5)IT: Yes, I know I pick ed 2 Stephen King adaptation in one list, but hey! They're good. Who doesn't love a creepy clown that eats children? Plus, we all know that's actually what is going on in th ose clown minds. They're just plain scary. 6)The Strangers: Based on the original French film Them, this is one of the only slasher films really worth anything. It'll make you jump at every sound in yo ur house for the rest of the evening, and make you terrified to look out the window. Plus, it's got a different ending as compared to every other slasher movie, which is refreshing. 7)All Hallows' Eve: Yes, it's extremely weird. Extremely. But the clown (yes I have a thing with clowns) is more terrifying than Penny wise could ever dream to be. This is one of those movies that's going to make you think, at the same time as it's going to' make you squirm. With all the disturbing gore and genuine creepiness, this is definitely one to check out, despite its bad IMDB rating. Photos Courtesy of bloody-disgusting.com. 8)Halloween: Always the original 1978, although 1 ha ve to give a shout out to Rob Zombie on his 2007 reimaging which wasn't awful. Being a traditional slasher, one of the firsts, it also helped to pave the way for that sub-genre of horror with the slow moving killer who refuses to die and is constantly after revenge. The scariest part of this movie I think is just how purely psychopath Michael Myers is; that's real evil and it does exist in the real world. Makes you think, huh? 9)House on Haunted Hill: Shockingly, I am talking about the remake in this one. 1999 with Geoffrey Rush as Vincent Price's original character- but having enough respect to pay homage to his original acting by changing the character's last name to Price- and Chris Kattan for a comic relief, this flick makes you laugh and jump. With the new technology to bring the house back to life, this movie uses fast motion effects to scare the pants off of you. 10)House of 1000 Corpses: This one makes the list for the originality factor. Rob Zombie's first and original baby, this movie was more of an an film than it was a movie, while still holding a disturbing storyline that keeps your face in a permanent look of terror. 1 can't say too much without giving anything away, but only one word needs to be said: Fishboy. This list was extremely difficult to put together with so many good ones out there, so I II give a quick shout out to some honorable mentions: Martyrs (A French horror) Texas Chaimaw Massacre, Hellraiser, The Ring, Cello (Another Japanese honor), and Instde (A French horror). I hop e with Halloween right around the comer that you enjoy these amazing suggestions for what will get you in the mood for the holiday' If you have any that you think should have made the list, I'd be extremely excited to check them out, so give your suggestions! Happy Halloween! The Ranger News Simple DIY Halloween Costumes Deanna Antony an tonO 13 @ uwp.edu Mario & Ltiigi Red & green t-shirts Overalls Mustaches 50 Shades of Grey As many paint swatches in gray grab, all pinned to a shirt. Wednesday Adams Black Dress with white collar Black tights Black Maryjane style shoes Hair pulled back into two braids Pale make-up Dexter Tan long-sleeved shirt Butcher's apron with blood Black leather gloves Date wrapped in Saran Wrap Faux knife with blood Wonder Woman Red tube top Blue shorts/skirt White stars (on shorts/skirt) Gold cuffs and crown Lasso of Truth Invisible Jet The Hulk Green body paint Purple ripped shorts Lots of rage as one can Green Man Green spandex body suit Non-stop dancing Creepy Smile Paint a smile with teeth from ear to ear Bright colored wig Creepy cool eye make-up Lashes Roy Lichtenstein (Pop Art) Evenly distributed red dots on face Outline lips, nose, jawline in black Bold blue eye Bight red lip Yellow wig A Bunch of Grapes* Purple one piece bathing suit Purple tights Purple balloons (pinned to the suit) Faux ivy pinned around neck *THis was me when I was 9. Grumpy Cat Brown & white face paint Brown kitty ears A big frowny face Rosie The Riveter Navy blue button up shirt (sleeves rolled up) Red handkerchief Red lipstick Flexed bicep 80's Workout Sweatband Big hair Blue eyeshadow Hot blush Spandex suit Leg warmers Reeboks Where's Waldo Red stocking hat Red striped shirt Black glasses Jelly Fish Clear umbrella Streamers Ribbons Glow sticks Zombie Outfit of choice Blood More blood Seek brains **Apply Zombie costume recipe to any costume idea for a fun costume mash-up! Photo Courtesy of davelowe.blogspot.com. How To Knit: A Beginner's Guide I Liv I V f Gripko gripk002@uwp.edu It's officially October and with the blustery, cold fall wind setting in, there's nothing better than curling up with a big, warm, knitted blanket. Instead of buying one this fall, for a more fun and economic approach, you could make one yourself! Don't know how you say? No problem! Below J have assembled a quick and easy how-to on knitting, with the guidance of the famously crafty Martha Stewart. For more tips and tricks and patterns on knitting, you can check out her website at marthastewart.com. For the how-to tutorial below, supplies you will need are: size 7 or 8 knitting needles and a medium-weight cotton yarn. You should first know that, basically, knitting is creating a fabric by interlocking yam loops. You can create these yarn loops through "knitting" or "purling". Knitting is done by putting your needles through the bottom of a loop and then taking a new loop down through the stitch. In purling you simply insert your needles from the top of a loop instead. You should also know that there are two basic methods or styles of knitting. There's the "English" method and the "Continental" method. Both styles are very similar and create the same results, the only difference is the way the yarn is held. It is believed that the continental method is faster and easier, but it's really just personal preference and what feels most comfortable for you. In the English method, the yarn is worked with the right hand and stitched with the left; in the Continental method the yarn is controlled with the left hand and stitched with the right. In the tutorial below, the Continental style is used. How to Cast On "To begin knitting, you will need to create a foundation row of stitches on your needle by "casting on." Make a slipknot by looping yarn into a pretzel shape, leaving a tail end at least three times the width of what you are knitting (if your scarf is 8 inches wide, you'll need a 24-inch-long tail). Slip knitting needle through pretzel shape as shown, and pull yarn ends to tighten. Drape tail of yarn over left thumb and working yarn (ball end) over left index finger. Use your other fingers to catch yam lengths in left palm. Insert needle upward through loop on thumb. With needle, catch the working yarn that's on your index finger, and pull it through the loop on your thumb. Remove thumb from loop. Keeping yarn ends secured in palm, reposition thumb, and tighten new stitch on right-hand needle. Repeat these steps until you've cast on the required number of stitches." How to Knit Stitch "Hold the needle with cast-on stitches in your left hand. Wrap the working yarn around your left index finger, and hold it in back of the left-hand needle. Insert point of right-hand needle from front to back into the first cast-on stitch on the left-hand needle, opening up a stitch. Catch working yarn with right-hand needle. Pull yarn through opened stitch. Slip cast-on stitch off left-hand needle while holding middle finger against second cast-on stitch to ensure it does not also slip off. The stitch on the right-hand needle is the newly formed knit stitch. Continue knitting across the cast-on row. When you have emptied the last stitch from the left-hand needle (completing a row), exchange needles, returning the needle with stitching to your left hand." How to Purl "The purl stitch differs from the knit stitch in two fundamental ways: The working yarn is held in the front of the project instead of the back, and the needle is inserted from the back to the front instead of from front to back." How to Cast Off "Casting off keep stitches front unraveling once they're removed from the needle. To cast off, knit two stitches. Insert left-hand needle into first stitch; lift stitch up over second stitch and off the needle. Continue knitting stitches in this manner until all stitches have been cast off. Cut working yarn, leaving a 6-inch-Iong tail. Pull tail through last stitch to secure. Use a yam needle to weave tail ends of yarn through backs of several stitches, picking up only surface loops." GeoKitty Enters a Funhouse #4 by Deanna Antony Photo Courtesy of downloadclipart.net Weekly Horoscopes - See what the stars have in store for you! Libra (September 23-October 22): Venus has been hanging out with Mars this week, indicating that love is in your future. Maybe this will be the first year you actually have a date to bring to your family costume party. Let grandma down gently. Scorpio (October 23-November 21): Dear Scorpio, remember when Pluto was a real planet? Yeah, we do too. You don't have a horoscope this week, because we're too sad thinking about Pluto. Sagittarius (November 22-December 21): We're surrounded by midterms, Sagittarius. It would be wise to stop watching American Horror Story: Freak Show and start writing that paper you forgot about. Oops. Just reminded you, didn't we. Capricorn (December 22-January 19): Beyonce liked Saturn, so she put a ring on it. Now Saturn wants to return the favor. Does the word ring "ring" a bell? Do you think your man might finally pop the question? Probably not. That's your alarm going off. Sorry. Aquarius (January 20-February 18): Midterms can make anyone a little bit crazy, but running after the geese screaming "Fly my pretties, fly!" will definitely win you a trip to the Student Health Center. Pisces (February 19-March 20): You really should start focusing more in your math class. Sure, the pizza guy probably loved your 46% tip, but your wallet is going to hurt for a while now. m, x Aries (March 21-April 19): The saying is true, college is work. But are you just going to college for the rest of your life! Get off that couch and do some work, son. Bet you thought your mom couldn't follow you here. Well, you were wrong. Taurus (April 20-May 20): That girl in your Spanish class sure is attractive. But maybe you should pay attention to the teacher, instead of her. She's been insulting you under her breath for weeks. Too bad you don't know enough of the language to understand. Gemini (May 21-June 20): Alright! Look at £hat parking spot right up in front of the lot! Yeah. You didn't see the moped there, did you. Don't worry. It shouldn't be that expensive to fix. Cancer (June 21-July 22): Remember that one time you ripped your pants in front of the entire cafeteria in middle school? Not saying that's going to happen again...but it's going to happen again. Leo (July 23-August 22): Leo. Aren't you supposed to be bold like a lion? Hiding under your bed when the doorbell rings isn't even okay when you're home alone. But you're not home alone, are you? Muwahaha. Virgo (August 23-September 22): Well you made it through the first month and a half of the semester. How do you feel? Bad? Yeah. That doesn't get any better. In fact, you'll probably feel like that when you start the spring semester, too. T X I ASK THE RANGER: ADVICE COLUMN Email us your questions at rangernews@ uwp.edu with the subDear Ranger It is the 6th week of class and I find myself not doing so well in my classes. Its not that I am a bad student I just find myself overwhelmed this semester. What can I do to keep all of this work from burying me alive? - Sleepy in the Stacks Dear Sleepy, It sounds like the semester has become more than you anticipated. That's okay, it happens to everyone at some point in their college career. You are fortunate that you have taken the first step and are seeking assistance. The first thing is to determine why you are struggling so much; is it from a lack of organization? Or have you just bitten off more than you can chew? Once you have identified the problem you can begin to take steps to rectify the situation before it is too late. If your problem is a class taking up more time than you allotted then it may be time to reconsider your schedule. Dropping a class with a "W" isn't a worst thing in the world as long as you don't make a habit of it. The other option would be to talk with your professor and discuss your situation. If all else fails ask for an "Incomplete" and take it again with a lighter schedule. If your problem is more time management related then you should think about utilizing a p lanner to keep track of assignments and allot yourself specific times for each class' work. If the planner sounds like you I recommend using your smart phone calendar as a backup to your planner, this way you have your responsibilities even if you lose your planner or your phone. We have all been where you are and we all lived through it. You must stay positive, and don't worry yourself to death. Taking care of yourself is paramount to righting this ship. Don't forget to eat when you're cramming for that exam and make sure you are getting enough sleep. Too little of either is a recipe for disaster. Lastly, I commend you for standing up and saying that you couldn't do it on your own. It takes a lot of courage to say you can't accomplish something you thought you could. Don't despair, and accept the help offered to you. Utilize everything at your disposal; go to the tutoring center, visit your advisor, talk with your professors, and most of all don't let your fear • of failure freeze you in place. Remember you can succeed, you just have to try. ject "Ask the Ranger." Dear Ranger I am having a difficult time with my best friend. Recently their home life has become troublesome and they have started down a path of drinking and other reckless behavior that I don't agree with. What do I do to help my friend? -Hopeful Homie Dear Hopeful, Telling someone they are doing something they shouldn't be is hard enough. When it is your best friend it becomes something even more difficult, but if you feel it is your place to help them then do your best and be prepared for the worst. It sounds to me that whatever is happening in your friends life is traumatic enough to make them seek some form of escape. That being said if they are not choosing the healthiest outlets then it may be time to stage an intervention of sorts. Get together with your other friends, sit your friend down, and explain to them that their actions are beginning to concern you. Understand that your friend may see nothing wrong with their behavior and may take offense to what you have to say about their actions. Just remember that you are doing this for them because you care enough to see that they don't hurt themselves. People experience traumatic events differently; some people seek out other people while others cloister themselves away. Depending on the type of person your friend is you may need to alter the course of action that should be taken The one thing that is consistent about people in trouble is that you alone cannot change them They have to be willing to help themselves before anything you do can make a difference. Tire best way to get through to friends is to simply make it known that you are there for them and are willing to talk, listen, or anything that will help them Make it a point to tell them that what they are doing is making you concerned for their safety. Never tell them what there are doing is wrong vou want to be an ally not an enemy and judging is a quick way to find yourself on the outside looking ,n. In closing, if your friend is willing to admit that they are doubled you may want to direct them to the Student Health and Counsel !h g fit w re , t . hey ca " s / eak Wlth a professional who can help them work through their problems. 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Back to School Survival Guide Katlynne Davis davis086@uwp.edu So you thought summer would never end. Or at least you hoped it wouldn't. Unfortunately, drinking margaritas at 11 a.m. and binge watching Netflix isn't a viable career option that will successfully keep your lights on. Regardless of whether you spent your summer actually being a successful adult or decided to take a hiatus from adulthood, you've found your way back to Parkside for another year of studying, late nights, potential procrastination (or perpetual, depending on your preferences), eating leftover pizza from last week, actually enjoying sleeping for 3 hours and everything else that goes along with the college experience. But you don't have to ride the struggle bus! In order to welcome you all back to Parkside, whether'you like it or not, we here at The Ranger News have compiled a few helpful tips to keep you from losing your mind this semester. College is hard, we all know this. But being prepared for life to go all Murphy's Law on you when you least expect it to will definitely help you keep your sanity. GET YOUR BOOKS. NOW. We're really not trying to sound like your mom or your professors, but they may be right about this one. Getting your books as quickly as possible will help you be prepared for class. Surprise, surprise—you can't always count on the bookstore to have the book you need, or on friends to be able to lend you books. And, as many already know, financial aid refunds weren't disbursed this fall semester until Sept. 17, so waiting until your refund's arrival was not a wise option. The campus bookstore has established a line of credit for those who usually rely on their refunds to buy books. Also, some books may be available free online on the Project Gutenberg website (www.gutenberg.org), or in Amazon Kindle editions. Save yourself the panic attack and pick up what you need early on in the semester. EXPECT PARKING TO BE HORRIBLE. One of the biggest complaints about Parkside, and college campuses in general, is parking or the lack thereof. Either way, this is just one of those facts of life that you have to learn how to deal with. If you have to commute to campus (which most of us do) and want to make it to class on time, always expect parking conditions to be woefully dismal at best. Parking is usually more hectic in the morning between 9 a.m. and noon. Don't assume that if you leave your apartment a half hour before class, you'll be able to magically cruise into the parking lot and still get a front row seat in that lecture hall. As a rule of thumb, leave as early as possible so that you can avoid the rush and end up in class on time. Like a boss. EAT FOOD. This seems like a fairly obvious one, but by the middle of the semester eating becomes something of a novelty. Classes heat up pretty quickly, especially with only a 14-week semester, so don't be surprised if you find yourself rushing to grab food before your next class. Try to make food a priority. Sadly enough, caffeine diets are not going to be able to sustain you, and will undoubtedly have you shivering in the corner of the library like a crackhead. Plan meals out, if you have the time. Make a lunch. Tell yourself to take thirty minutes each day to grab something. Order pizza from the library. Every Tuesday. Whatever it takes. Just don't forget about eating. GO TO CLASS. Okay, this one does sound like another lecture from your mom and your professors, but they're right about this one as well. You probably won't pass if you don't physically attend any of your classes. Have homework for another class that you didn't do last night? Too bad. One of your friends is done for the day and you desperately want to hang out with them and do nothing? So sad. Feel like making up any excuse so that you don't have to learn? First world problems, my friends. Here's the secret: professors actually like when they have bodies in their classrooms. Things do happen—car troubles, waking up late and personal issues. We all have those days. But make sure to let your professor know what's going on. Most of them are pretty understanding human beings, whether it seems like it or not. Also, check your syllabus. Some professors allow for a certain number of acceptable absences. Use this to your advantage and spread them out over the course of the semester. But most importantly, suck it up and go to class. ORGANIZE, ORGANIZE, ORGANIZE. Bring the wrong books or notebooks to class? Forget to do today's assignment because you lost your syllabus? Came to class and realized that your 10 page paper is due tomorrow? Get it together! Organization is a huge help when you feel like you're drowning in a sea of due dates, meetings, and books. Color code your notebooks and folders to help you remember what classes they're for. Buy a cheap yearly planner to keep track of assignments, or a dry-erase calendar to put on your fridge. Heck, buy a calendar app with alarms that will notify you of what you're supposed to do and where you're supposed to be at all times. Keep your syllabi and highlight dates. Most professors will keep a copy of the syllabus on D2L in case you do end up losing it. Plan the crap out of your life. Whatever it takes to keep you from falling behind. Photos Courtesy of Hannah Emery The Ranger News September 18,2014 900 Wood Road Kenosha, WI 53141 E-mail: rangernews@uwp.edu Website: trnonline.org Editor in Chief: Maggie Lawler lawle020@uwp.edu Executive Editors: Web Director: Katlynne Davis davis086@uwp.edu Doria DeBartolo debar004@uwp.edu Robin Brown brown218 @uwp .edu Advertising Director: Erin Hopkins hopki020@uwp.edu Public Relations: Staff Reporters: Copy Editor: Designers: Hannah Emery emery004@uwp.edu Robert Carravetta carra006@uwp.edu Doria DeBartolo debar004@ u wp .edu Liv Gripko gripk002@ u wp .edu Jalen Perry perry039@uwp.edu Kari Tower-Sevick tower003@ uwp .udu Krista Skweres schra010@uwp.edu Katlynne Davis davis086@uwp.edu Robin Brown brown218 @ uwp .edu Hannah Emery emery004@ uwp .edu Erin Hopkins hopki020@uwp.edu Maggie Lawler lawle020@uwp.edu Jalen Perry perry039@uwp.edu MISSION STATEMENT: THE RANGER NEW S STRIVES TO IN FORM, EDUcate, AND EN GAGE TH E UW-PARKSIDE COM MUNITY BY PUBLISHING WELL-WRITTEN, ACCURATE STUDENT JOURNALISM ON A B I-WEEKLY BASIS, AS WELL AS ONLINE. The Ranger News meetings are every Monday at 12pm in the Ranger News Office. All students and faculty of 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 LI01 A. Letter from the Editor Welcome to the saddest semester of your lives, Rangers! Why is it so sad, you ask? Well, because its my last semester here as Editor-in-Chief. It's my last semester at all, really, because I'll be graduating in December. I can promise you one thing, though. Since this will be my last semester, we're going to make it the best semester possible for all of you. Things will be a little different this fall. Instead of printing six issues, we'll only be printing four, one each month. That means that you guys are going to have to visit our website A LOT for all of our latest content. Our website (trnonline. org for those of you that are new) is going through a bit of a facelift. But, I can assure you, it's going to look better than ever when it's done. You're not going to be able to get enough < of it. I am so confident in the staff we've got this semester. It's probably our best group yet. If you want to be a paj"t of that, come to our meetings! They're on Mondays at 12pm in the Ranger News Office! Or email us at rangernews@uwp.edu! Maybe you don't want to join the paper, but you want to tell us what you like and/or dislike. Feel free to do that too! Really. We're all excited for this semester. It'll be a great one. If you see me in the hallway, say hi! I love talking about the newspaper, almost as much as I love talking about my cat. I, Maggie, am the one in that dandy little picture to the right. My hair is shorter now, but my face looks exactly the same. Seriously. Like, exactly. So you should still recognize me. I look forward to sharing one final semester with you, Rangers! I hope you enjoy reading the newspaper as much as I enjoy working on it. Thurday Sept. 18 Student Voting Rights Webinar 12:00PM-1:00PM Student Center, Oak Room Salsa Dance Night 5:00PM-8:00PM Student Center, Terrace Friday Sept. 19 Leadership Retreat 2014 11:30AM-5:00PM Student Center, Walnut Room Saturday Sept. 20 Women's Volleyball vs. Maryville 5:00PM DeSimone Gym Ranger Saturday 9:00 AM-12:00PM Student Center Sunday Sept. 21 Women's Volleyball vs. University of Missouri 1:00PM DeSimone Gym Monday Sept. 22 Fantasy/SciFi Book Club: Ray Bradbury Night 6:00PM-7:00PM Kenosha Public Library - Southwest Library Tuesday Sept. 23 Film: Divergent 9:00PM-11:30PM Student Center Cinema Wednesday Sept. 24 Big Read Kickoff w/ Sam Weller 7:00PM-9:00PM Student Center Ballroom Thursday Sept. 25 Panel Discussion: Freedom Of Expression: The "Subversiveness" of Comics, The Comics Code and Banning Books 2:00PM-3:30PM The Rita Local Underground Comics - Opening Reception* 6:00PM-9:00PM Foundation Gallery, The Rita The Oddly Compelling Art of Denis Kitchen - Opening Reception* 6:00PM-9:00PM Fine Arts Gallery, The Rita Gallery Opening Reception & Artist Book Signing: Incendiary Illustrations: Tim Hamilton's Farenheit 451* 6:00PM-9:00PM Mathis Gallery, The Rita Banned Books Bingo 9:00PM- 11:00 PM Student Center, Den *These galleries will be open throughout the entire month of September. Ihey are open on weekdays from around 9:00am until r 4:00pm. Check the UW-Parkside website for weekend hours, as wel as limited evening hours. Is there something you want us to talk about in the next issue? Do you have a story suggestion? Send us an email at Rangernews@uwp.edu! September 18,2014 The Ranger News 3 NEED E XTRA CASH? NEW APPUCANT DONOR PAYMENTS? W EIGH 110-149 L BS - $40 FOR 1ST 4 F ULL D ONATIONS WEIGH 150 -UP LBS - $50 FOR 1ST 4 FULL DONATIONS EARN UP TO $325 YOUR FIRST MONTH! BRING YOUR COLLEGE ID AND EARN A $5 BONUS! STUDY, WATCH TV, OR JUST RELAX WHILE YOU DONATE! • ' JP START SAVING NOW FOR SPRING BREAK! RECRUIT YOUR FRIENDS TO EARN EVEN MORE CASH! NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY! INTERSTATE BLOOD AND PLASMA , 2053 22ND AVENUE KENOSHA, WI53140 H E HOURS MONDAY-THURSDAY 8:00AM-fi:00PM IN m u ERSTlTE C O VI 1 P A N I E S SATURDAY SUNDAY 8:OOAM-3:OQPM CIUSED EARN M ONEY AND HELP SAVE LIVES! DONATE PLASMA! JOIN THE FELLOWSHIP WHERE LEGEND COMES TO LIFE Parkside's chapter of Sigma Tau Delta (an international honor society) would like to invite every student, faculty, and staff member to join our Lord of the Rings themed semester. Are you a fan of Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit? Have you read the books or watched the movies? Do you like riddles and scavenger hunts? Then this semester is made for you! The One Ring has been stolen! It is up to the Fellowship to find the ring before Sauron does (or find the ring and take it to Sauron!). Email us ("Fellowship" in the subject line) to join. For $3.00 per person, you will receive free admittance to any of our Lord of the Rings events as well as special clues and a chance to win a gift basket at the end of the semester! Like our Facebook page: UW-Middle Earth Follow us on Twitter: SigmaTauDel_UWP Email us: sigmataudelta.uwp@gmail.com Get ready! We're going on an adventure! How to ace your Med School interview Doria DeBartolo debar004@ u wp .edu It's that time of year again for students who are applying to medical schools. Interviews are just around the corner, beginning around the first week of October. This is a critical and also very stressful time for most students, and it is never too soon or late for some preparation. One of the number one questions students ask themselves is: what are the main reasons why applicants are denied based on their interview? According to director of admissions at the Medical College of Wisconsin Jennifer Haluzak, the top three reasons why students are cut after the interview are due to: 1) Unclear motivation 2) Lack of communication skills 3) Not enough exposure to a medical setting in the U.S. In an interview, it is most important to be able to articulate why it is you want to be a physician. While you may have a meaningful reason, if you are unable to communicate this to another person it will work against you. Medical schools, and most graduate schools for that matter, are not just looking for bright, intelligent individuals, but put an equal value on communication skills. Their goal is to produce sociable and relatable professionals. Emphasizing your work, shadowing, or volunteer experience is also critical. Admissions officers want to see that you have a significant amount of exposure to the health care setting, along with accurate expectations behind your decision to enter the field. Also, while mission trips to countries outside of the U.S. are valued, it is important that the majority of your hours were spent here simply because this is where most students intend on practicing. Students should best understand the system in the country they intend to practice in, not to say it is not important to also have at least some understanding of how health systems function around the world. Another thing to keep in mind for the interview process is your personal statement. Interviewers will have read the statement you previously submitted. They will ask questions about it and want to hear you elaborate on certain portions of the statement. In short, write your own statement. Don't have someone else write it for you. It will only work against you in the long run. While there is a wide range of questions that may be asked depending on the school and interviewer, be prepared for wild cards. Questions like: If you were a fruit, which fruit would you be and why? Basically, with these questions they are looking to see how quickly you can think on your feet and how personal and/or relatable your answer is. Just be real. Say what comes to mind, and don't over think your answer. Confidence is key! If you are concerned about questions that touch on personal beliefs/opinions regarding hot topics such as the ongoing conflicts in Iraq, don't worry too much. Typically this type of question is off limits to the interviewer. However, if you do encounter questions like this (which is entirely possible) many would advise you to take the neutral route. You should also be prepared to answer questions regarding the social aspects of medicine. For example, the Affordable Health Care Act. A few tips for freshmen in undergrad who intend on pursuing a career as a physician, the-transition from high school to college is not something to be taken lightly. In order to have a competitive GPA it is crucial to be on top of your game from day 1. If you struggle during your first semester, make sure to take the steps needed to get back on track as soon as possible. Another thing to be weary of is social media. Be careful what you post! Privacy settings are not always as reliable as you'd like to think. You don't want future admissions officers to reject your application because of a photo you posted online even if it is from four years ago. The application process can seem long and daunting. Just remember to stay on top of things and keep calm. Take one step at a time. When you do reach the final stretch and it is interview time, be prepared and maintain confidence. Best of luck! 4 The Ranger News September 18,2014 Ranger Athletics ready to kick off fall season and bring championships back to campus Jalen Perry perry039@uwp.edu The Rangers of UW-Parkside are all primed and ready for battle this fall season, not just the athletes competing, but also the students who will come out in droves to support. The Men's and Women's soccer teams, who are ranked 11th and fifth respectively in the GLVC conference, have started their seasons and are looking very formidable. The Men's team kicked off their season in an exhibition game against UWM, ending in a 1-1 draw. The official season got underway Sept. 4 against the University of Saint Francis, with the men dominating in a 6-0 rout in a game which saw junior forward/midfielder Antonio Gonzalez dazzle with a hat trick (three goals). The women started their season extremely strong with a pair of shutout victories; a 3-0 victory against Northwood University and a dominating 4-0 victory against the University of Charleston, which saw redshirt senior and standout defender Karley Mecko tally two goals while winning defender of the week in the GLVC. The Women's volleyball team is coming into the season ranked sixth in the GLVC, and for good reasons: eight players are returning from last year's 18-13 campaign. They opened their season on Sept. 4 against Michigan Tech, snatching a three games to one victory. The team went 2-2 in their first tournament, the Keweenaw Classic. Junior Jeni Heller and Freshman Jackie Langer picked up AllTournament honors. Only three other schools had multiple players on the All-Tournament Team. The Men's and Women's cross country teams have yet to start their seasons, but if history is any indication, we are in for a great season. The women are ranked seventh in the Midwestern region, while the men are ranked ninth. And let's not forget our golf team, who always puts together a solid group of players each year. Let's all make a concerted effort as students to get out and support our Ranger athletes and share in what should be a banner year for all Ranger Athletics. Top: (Senior) Karley Mecko Middle: (Junior) Antonio Gonzalez Bottom: (Junior) Jeni Heller and (Freshman) Jackie Langer Left Top: The men's cross country team at the Midwest Open. Left Bottom: The women's cross country team. Photos courtesy of UWP Athletics. The Ranger News has reached out to both Parkside Athletics and Chancellor Ford regarding the accusations against the men's cross country team published on Fox 6 News' website. At the time of publication, TRN had not gotten a reply from either source. The Ranger News will update its website (trnonline.org) with more information once that information becomes available. September 18,2014 The Ranger News Image courtesy of the UW-Parkside Library. The Big Read kicks up the heat with Fahrenheit 451 In case you missed all of the posters littering the library windows, The Big Read has come to UW-Parkside. For those that don't know, The Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts with Arts Midwest, where the goal is to get people to enjoy reading. The event seeks to revitalize literature in American culture and encourage everyone to get back into reading for pleasure. This year, the book of choice was Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451. The Big Read kicks off on Sept. 22 and continues through Oct. 24. Throughout that event there will be speakers, book discussions, films, art, and a lot more. Book distribution began Sept. 17, where students could pick up a free, you read that right, free copy of the book. If you're interested in grabbing your own copy, you can get one at either the UWP Library, the Kenosha Public Library, the Racine Public Library, Gateway Technical College, D. P Wigley in Racine, or 3rd Coast Bikes, also in Racine. Copies are distributed on a first come basis, so they might run out quickly. The event will kick off with a Keynote presentation from Sam Weller, Ray Bradbury's official biographer. This event is free and open to the public. If you're interested in attending, feel free to register on the UWP website under the Library tab. UW-Parkside isn't the only place getting in on the fun, there are lots of community partners that are hosting their own events throughout Kenosha and Racine as well. The list of partners is extensive, and also available on the Library's website. Even two Kenosha breweries are getting involved. Those 21 and older can stop by Rustic Road and PUBLIC Craft Brewing Co. to try their own special beer releases, inspired by Fahrenheit 451. 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The first appearance of the namesake creature isn t fintil 55 minutes into the film and it was not worth the wait. It is understandable to have a build-up to the unveiling, cueing the viewers in on what is going on-currently and what is potentially going to happen in the other 60 minutes of the movie. But for all the hype that circulated tor over a year before the theater release, and now the three months from theatrical release to DVD and Blu-ray release, it was a disappointing sight. [>yarning:"Contains Spoilers!] The previews to the film were never really full trailers and never actually showed the whole creature, only silhouettes of it. Now it is clear that the reason for this was not to keep people in suspense, but because that's really all there was to Godzilla. There were only three full shots of the creature in its entirety and even when it was taking up the screen, it was still smaller than the skyscrapers in San Francisco as well as the male version ot the opposing monster. The stereotype of the epic end-battle, which happens to be more than a stereotype as it is true with all action-monster flicks, fell short to say the least. It seemed at first like a complete one-sided battle, > two on one, which naturally gave way to the underdog Godzilla coming back for the win with a sudden new move of harnessing his own nuclear power against the female counter monster. This was followed by another death scare for our hero to keep the audience on the edge of their, seats only moments before having a three-hit combo win as a whole. The monster battle, which would seemingly be the entire point of a movie entitled Godzilla, lasted less than ten minutes out of over 2 hours. The rest of the movie did have its redeeming qualities from time to time. Although Bryan Cranston, the man who brought in crowds and is formerly of the multi-Emmy winning series "Breaking Bad," was killed off immediately after the emergence of the first threat to mankind, his costar Aaron Taylor-Johnson was able to deliver throughout. Primarily known for his roles as the faux-superhero "Kick-Ass," Johnson proved that he can kick ass as more than just a teenager with night sticks by playing a military bomb de-fuser. Johnson played the husband of Elizabeth Olson, who barely had any screen time in her biggest film yet. Both will star alongside each other next year in the newest installment of The Avengers. This duo was able to add drama to an otherwise drawn out military lack-of action film, however cheesy their relationship seemed to be. As a reboot, director Gareth Edwards did give credit where credit is due. The background as to how Godzilla came to be known by the scientists held true to the year of the original Godzilla film of .... 19 54. He also paid his respects to a past Godzilla foe, Mothra. All in all, after 60 years of making Godzilla films this one was not much different. With the CGI that is available in today's media, it was a disappointment. With the hype that went into the advertisements for the film both before and after its theatrical release, it was a disappointment. I feel that most people will find the early death of one of the main characters from those previews a disappointment, although I fully believe it added to the depth of the characters. But as a whole, Godzilla wasn't horrible, and will rise again with the same director and screenwriter in 2018. Image courtesy of movietribute.com. Image courtesy of io9.com Could the monster Godzilla seienifieally exist? Liv Gripko gripk002@u wp .edu "Run! It's Godzilla!" Just as many Parkside students did Tuesday night, flocking to the Student Center Cinema where the new Godzilla movie was playing for free. It was a wonderful opportunity to see the contemporary Godzilla, which premiered this past May, one last time on the big screen. For those of you that weren't there, the event had a great turnout and the movie was excellent. The movie was a current and refreshing allegiance to the classic 1998 American Godzilla. It starred "Breaking Bad'"s Bryan Cranston, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Elizabeth Olsen, Juliette Binoche, Sally Hawkins, David Strathairn and Ken Watanabe; who rekindled the famous Japanese pronunciation of "Godzilla" from the original movie. Being that I am a Biology student and Godzilla a science fiction movie, I could not help but wonder if it would be scientifically possible for Godzilla to exist? After all, science is a never ending field of study with thousands of new discoveries being made each year. Scientists today are still discovering new organisms. In fact, we know more about space than about the ocean and what lurks in its depths. In the movie, the backstory of Godzilla is that the creature was surfaced during a deep sea expedition in 1954. So, as unnerving as it may sound, it is likely that there could be some undiscovered creature or "Godzilla" out there lurking on the uncharted sea floor. The reality, though, is if there is a "Godzilla" somewhere out there, it's not scientifically possible for it to live up to its immense portrayal in the movie. Jake Roper intricately explains the science behind this on his You Tube channel "Vsauce". You can watch his explanation on his channel. He reveals that according to Legendary Pictures, Godzilla is about 355 feet tall and is estimated to be 90,000 tons. The largest animal on earth is the Blue Whale at 209 tons and 98 feet long. Even the tallest dinosaur yet discovered, the Brachiosaurus, is only 56 feet tall. That means that Godzilla is 2§9 feet taller. In order for Godzilla to even have enough energy to survive, it would need to consume about 215 billion calories per day. For any species that needs this amount of food, they would surely go extinct due to limited resources and competition. There simply are not enough resources on Earth to support a diet of 215 billion calories per day. Not only would Godzilla be unable to survive due to lack of food, but physiologically its size makes it impossible to exist on Earth with gravity. It's heart would not possibly be strong enough to pump blood throughout its body against gravity. And according to the Square-Cube Law, at 90,000 tons its cartilage and bones would collapse under its own weight. So luckily, I can assure you, with all confidence, that we won't be seeing Godzilla lumbering towards Parkside and pulverizing your classrooms anytime soon. So make sure to finish your homework, because you can't count on the excuse that "Godzilla destroyed your classroom"! September 18,2014 The Ranger News itoria Social media or sexy media? Nude leak sparks conversation Krista Skweres schraO 10 @u wp .edu On Sunday; Aug. 31, over 100 celebrities had nude photos exposed over the internet on the website entitled 4chan. These pictures were hacked off of accounts in Apples iCloud where people are able to store personal information, pictures, movies, games and other files. Celebrities affected included Jennifer Lawrence of The Hunger Games series, Aubrey Plaza of "Parks and Recreation", Brie Larson and Mary Elizabeth Winstead of Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World, Kaley Cuoco of "The Big Bang Theory", Disney Channels Selena Gomez and Vanessa Hudgens, Kirsten Dunst and Scarlett Johansson of pretty much everything and many other female film, television and music stars. This is considered to be the largest breach of celebrity privacy ever, even larger than the 2012 photo leak which also included images of Scarlett Johansson. It even has its own name, which cannot be named here due to its extreme crudeness. It is also a rumor amongst online newspapers and just in general conversation that this is only the beginning. So why do things like this happen? I'm sure no one, at least in our generation, remembers when nudity wasn't a social norm. In this society a person can't turn on the television without some form of sexuality being shoved in their face. For example, Hardee's commercials have not only one, but two half-naked women on what are considered to be "manly" vehicles in order to help sell hamburgers. When people pass a Hardee's restaurant now it has the potential to make them think of sex, and as the saying goes "sex sells." This heightens their revenue. So why not go for it right? Films today also push boundaries when it comes to nudity. Some movies that are PG even contain scenes showing skin that usually remains covered in public. PG-13 films have even been known to show women without their shirts on as well as fairly graphic sex scenes. These films are supposedly acceptable for teenagers who are barely comfortable with their own bodies, let alone with the bodies of full grown adults. So why are directors, screenwriters and actors so fascinated with sex on the screen? But the better question is, don't they see what it leads to? With actresses being made to wear costumes that leave almost nothing to the imagination on screen, musicians being asked to wear dresses so revealing that they accidentally fall out of them during performances, along with poses for things like Maxim and Cosmopolitan magazines, it almost seems like this is what publicists want. Going back to the idea of "sex sells," one has to wonder how these actresses' upcoming movies are going to do in comparison to their previous releases. The world will never know for certain that this is what caused a box-office increase (pending there is one, I guess we'll see in November with the up-and-coming Hunger Games. Mockingjay Part 1). But as they say, any media is good media. CENSORED !• IMIWIIIHWMI I «-IN "•*'-** Image courtesy of blogspot. Where television commercials use our sexual prowess to their benefit and film sparks the interest of what's underneath, why then are we shocked and awed when things like pictures of nude celebrities are leaked onto the internet? Yes, we might be outraged, and yes, we might be excited. But no one should be truly surprised. As much of a shame as it is that things like this happen to our idols of the screen and sound, the truth is that the world in which we find ourselves begs for it to happen. The more cleavage they show, the more curious the world is to see what else is hiding behind the curtain. In the world in which the directors are having their female leads show more and more skin, what do we expect other than people to get curious enough to go looking for that very answer in the form of a nude image. When the world demands things like more and more skin from women they idolize, how can a girl protect herself? The first and most important thing that a girl can do to keep from something this awful happening to her is to respect herself. The more confidence and respect you have in yourself, the less of a victim you'll seem like. If women don't think of themselves as being victims, it's less likely they will become one. Another thing that women can do to help protect themselves is to monitor what they put on the internet. If risque pictures are posted to social media sites, it gives a seeming invitation for these predators to want to see more. Pictures of girls/women in their bikinis or underwear send the wrong message to people who might see it as a jumping off point for further exposure. Don't willingly put yourself into risky situations. Password security also plays a part in keeping your secret lives secret. Make sure passwords are something challenging, that aren't easy to guess or something that could be obvious. But really the biggest common sense solution to this situation is to not take nude photos of. yourself in the first place. What men and women do in their own homes is their own business, but if you really don't want other people to see your business, don't make it visible. This is important: Grow up or get out Maggie Lawler lawle020@uwp.edu I know the title of this piece is going to spark some backlash, but I can assure you that's not the intent. We all need to talk about something, something that's incredibly important but everyone seems to look past it. I want to talk about having respect for your school, and respect for the people that work there. It seems like it should be common sense but sadly, that's not always the case. I was at Brickstone a few days ago waiting in line for my meal when I heard someone going off about how terrible all of the food was. The chef making my food looked visibly upset, but continued going about his business. A few seconds later, the verbal assault continued. I could tell the workers were starting to take notice, and I wished there was some way I could get the obnoxious patron to just leave. When my food was done I made sure to thank the chef whole-heartedly and wish him a great weekend. I wasn't just saying it, either. I meant it. He always works so hard. That's the thing. It's not rocket science. If you don't like the food at Brickstone, don't eat at Brickstone. If you're unhappy, remove yourself from that situation. Don't express your dissatisfaction as loudly as possible in the hopes of upsetting everyone else around you. The thing about college is that it's optional. It's optional, yet someone is paying for you to be there. Maybe you're paying your own way, maybe it's your parents, maybe it's the government, maybe it's scholarships. Still. Someone is footing the bill for your education, and providing you with the opportunity to better yourself as a person. Why would you waste that by being ungrateful? There are plenty of people that would kill for the opportunity that you've been allotted. And this isn't some attack on anyone's character. This isn't a guilt trip. It's me asking everyone to be thankful for where they're at, and to be a little more appreciative of their school. The professors, faculty, and staff here make way too little and do way too much to make sure all of the Parkside students have the best opportunity for an education. I would bet money that not every single one of them is here because this is their dream job. But I would bet that they're all working as hard as possible to keep Parkside running smoothly, and to help make sure it stays the Real. Amazing place that it is. No one is forcing you to eat in the cafeteria. No one is twisting your arm to stay in that class with a professor you just can't stand. And most importantly, no one forced you to come to this university. The University of Wisconsin-Parkside might not be everyone's first choice for a school. But you know what? You're here, so make the most of it. And have some respect. This is your school. You're the ones that decide its reputation. I love Parkside. I love the professors, I love the Chancellor, I love all of my interactions with every person I encounter here. I wear my Rangers shirt out with pride, and when I graduate I'll be happy to be an alum. Honestly, graduating is going to make me incredibly sad. There was a time when I was so excited, but now I'm going to miss the University and everyone in it so so much. My message is clear. You're all adults now. You're not in high school anymore. It's time to start acting like grown ups and taking things a little more seriously. You might think it's cute to act out now, but it's not going to fly much longer. You're in my house now. Have some respect. There are really only two options. Grow up and work on your attitude, treat the staff here with some decency. Or, well, the door is always open. Weekly Horoscopes - See what the stars have in store for you! X Virgo (August 23-September 22): Oh, Virgo. It must really suck to have a birthday RIGHT when school is starting. Your birthday is probably overshadowed by Halloween and the end of Summer. At least the pain will soon be trumped by your homework load. Libra (September 23-October 22): Libra, you're going to need to cool it with the pumpkin spice lattes. Its not technically Fall yet. And we all know how much you can't even when it's time to bust out your flannel and moccasins. Scorpio (October 23-November 21): It's hard getting back into a routine. We get that. But it's probably best that you stop yelling TOGA PARTY in the middle of your philosophy class. As Plato once said, "bye Felicia." Sagittarius (November 22-December 21): Subway tastes good every so often, but once you eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, it gets old pretty fast. Take a break from the sandwiches, Sagittarius, or you won't be eating fresh much longer. Capricorn (December 22-January 19): The planets are all working in your favor this week, Capricorn. That 5 page paper you forgot about got a deadline extension. Now you can procrastinate even longer. I hear Netflix just added some new TV shows. Aquarius (January 20-February 18): It's about time you stopped complaining about the parking, Aquarius. And when you do find a parking spot, you don't need to take a selfie with your car. W Pisces (February 19-March 20): Try getting more sleep for the semester, Pisces. Not only is it rude to sleep through lectures, but your professors don't appreciate all the droolstained assignments. m, Aries (March 21-April 19): It's important to be passionate about your public speaking class, Aries, but I dont know if your professor can get behind the thesis why Blue Ivy will be our next president." Taurus (April 20-May 20): It's great that football is back, but you might want to try focusing on your homework and not your fantasy team. Your math teacher can't grade you on Jay Cutler's ability to throw interceptions. Gemini (May 21-June 20): Count your blessings this week, Gemini. It's not every day Parkside students get to walk past the geese without getting chased. Maybe you got lucky, or maybe they just thought the kid behind you looked slower. Cancer (June 21-July 22): College nightmares always start this time of year. Usually they involve failing a class or showing up naked. Unfortunately for you, you're just having really bad Ranger Bear dreams. Maybe don't go to any sporting events for a while. Leo (July 23-August 22): Everyone hates back-to-school ice breakers. Show your professor who's boss by doing the ice bucket challenge in class instead. That's cold, man, real cold. T I Si ASIC THE RANGER: ADVICE COLUMN Dear Ranger, I am 23 years old and recently got a piercing on my face that is not my ear and my parents are making a big deal about it. They claim that it will make it difficult for me to get a job and it will do nothing but be a detriment to my life to the extent that they made me either remove all of my piercings or leave the house. So I left now and have been staying somewhere else. What do I do to make my parents understand my reasoning? -Pierced Dear Pierced, It troubles me that in 2014 we still believe that a piercing will ruin your life. • The reality is that 3 out of every 10 people ages 18-24 have a facial piercing, and it has become more common for young adults to express themselves through body art. It also depends heavily on what field you plan on working in. If you plan to be a doctor then I would say the piercing is a bad idea, but in turn if you want to work in a more creative field such as fashion or design self-expression is taken quite wholesomely. The other notable quality about piercings is that they are removable. If and when they are outlawed by an establishment's dress policy, which I know some people feel they shouldn't have to remove their piercings, you simply would have to ask yourself: Is this piercing and what it represents worth not having this job? Another question you have to ask yourself is: will my piercings outshine my qualifications? The quandary you face is that your parents come from a time where self-expression through visible body modification was unacceptable and in their time it would have made finding a job more difficult. So try to understand that their concern is not coming from a fictitious place. Being that you are 23 and living at home I can understand how difficult it can be to be an adult living under the authority of "my house, my rules." You may be asking yourself: If I can't make decisions about my own body, what can I make decisions about? Now I don't pretend to know what your relationship with your parents is like, but I will say that they probably are more upset that you didn't consult them before you went to have this piercing done. As a 23 year old adult you felt that it was your body, your decision, which is true, but you must try to see things from their perspective. They love you and they only want the best for you regardless of their position about body modifications. It is also around the ages of 20-24 that parents begin to feel as though they are losing their relationship with their children, and begin to personalize everything that they do. In this case your parents are more or less upset with the lack of communication and they want to feel as though their opinions still matter to you. If you had sat down with them beforehand you may have lightened the blow to their egos. In the end your parents will always be your parents and you will inevitably have to reconcile one way or another. My advice would be to try to understand their perspective, anc ask them to see yours. If they still are not willing to work with you the question you have to ask them and yourself is: Is this piercing really worth ruining your relationship? immiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiMMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiimiii Dear Ranger, I'm taking more credits than I think I can handle, but I really don't want to be in college forever. Do you think I should tough the semester out, or should I drop the classes that make me feel overwhelmed? - Stressed to the max Dear Stressed, . I know college can be daunting, and the urge to get it over with as quickly a: possible does come to mind occasionally. What you have to remember is tha everyone works at different speeds. You need to figure out what will work bes for you. If you're attending college solely for the degree, but you don't car about the education behind it, maybe college isn't the place for you after al. You should enjoy your .time at the University without feeling overwhelmed anstressed the entire time. If cutting back on your work load will make you appreci ate your education, that seems like a great option. Don't worry about "being i college forever." It'll be over before you know it, so try and relax while you'i there and make the most of your education. If you find that next semester yo want to try again, by all means. Just make sure you take care of yourself Yoi degree won't be worth all that time and effort if you're too stressed to finish i lake deep breaths and realize that you'll get through it =? HWP edU W" h ,he SUbjeCt " ASK the RangCr " A» «>-tions will remain co! 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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PSG President Dustin Beth: talks of a second impeachment swirl among senators Doria DeBartolo debar004@uwp.edu When you come to college, bring your attorney. During the Parkside Student Government weekly meeting on Monday April 21, talks of impeaching student body President Dustin Beth surfaced. Although reasons for the possible impeachment were unclear, it seems that the accusations surround inconsistencies with meeting minute postings, updating of the PSG Constitution and Bylaws, and an absence of solid communication with the public regarding PSG decisions and meetings. With less than a month left before elections, some senators were concerned with the reputation of PSG considering this would be the second presidential impeachment within one school year and were hesitant about going through with the impeachment, although "there may in fact be some sort of grounds to base the impeachment on." Outraged, President Beth mentioned his concerns with alleged private talks amongst senators about a potential impeachment similar to the talks that occurred prior to his and current Vice President Alex Villapando's takeover of President Annalee Sepanski's and Vice President Mila DeChant's seats. President Beth reached out for legal counsel in light of the situation, and a letter was sent to the PSG senators from his attorney. The content of this letter is still unknown. According to comments made during the PSG meeting it addresses a failure of the senators to properly inform President Beth of their plans to impeach him. President Beth also expressed that he and his attorney believed there were serious "defamation issues" within the resolution letter. During the meeting, President Beth stressed the fact that elections were such a short time away, and an impeachment at this time "would make us look like a joke." To which senator Gabrielle Krawczyk responded "you are the joke." Tension grew and attention was called to a woman taking notes that was seated next to President Beth. When President Beth was asked who this woman was, he was quick to respond "she's just a friend." Dean of Students Tammy McGuckin noted that having anyone other than PSG members seated at the meeting table was inappropriate and will not be tolerated. President Beth agreed, and the woman remained seated next to him for the remainder of the meeting. Although it has not been confirmed, some believe this woman to be President Beth's attorney. When given speaking rights, Senator Gabrielle Krawczyk said that "the student body has been locked out of this meeting room and they have expressed many concerns with our current President." She also mentioned that President Beth assumed a seat in student government that the "student body did not want him to have." She went on to say that another impeachment "may make us look stupid, but who cares. This is about letting the students have their voice be heard." When Senator Byron Dowse inquired about missing PSG minutes from campus connect, President Beth claimed that a hard drive with all of the missing meeting minutes on it has been missing from the PSG office and he is currently in search of it. A conclusion to the impeachment resolution was not reached, and the issue was tabled for their next meeting. President Beth also confirmed during this meeting that he and Vice President Alex Villapando would no longer be running for office for the upcoming school year. Vice President Alex Villapando remained silent for the majority of the meeting. Photo Courtesy of University Relations. A Brief Look at the Student Health and Counseling Center with Acting Director Renee Kirby Kari Tower-Sevick tower003@uwp.edu The Student Health and Counseling Center is here to help students succeed. The Center is paid for by student fees and tuition, and employs four counselors (two share a full time position) and two nurse practitioners. They understand that students at UW-Parkside are working harder than any other campus throughout the UW system. The UW System Board of Regents feels that students' health, both mental and physical, is very important. To that end, they have set up a policy 23-1 Basic Health Module, which states that each UW campus needs to have on campus health services to assist students. While some of the services provided at the center are free for students, some have fees that are reasonable when compared to the average walk in clinic. From sexual health to having sutures removed, the nurse practitioners are there to help support students, as are the rest of the staff. The nurse practitioners have approximately thirty years of experience from area healthcare systems, both Wheaton Franciscan and Aurora respectively. With their varied experience they bring a unique understanding of healthcare to the Parkside campus. Both see patients daily, and students can schedule an appointment with either of them for an annual exam, annual gynecological visit, athletic physical exam, STD testing and for other health needs. Nurse practitioner Mary Callahan works three days a week and Shewanna Brown, also a nurse practitioner, works three days a week. There are four counselors who work with students at the Student Health and Counseling Center. On top of working for the Health and Counseling Center, counselor Mary Hufendick is also supervisor of the Student Peer Health Educators. The remaining three counselors are Vicki Wahler, Katie Lohre and Dan Baldwin, who will be leaving at the end of June.These wonderful people are dedicated to helping students succeed and work through any issues as needed. Counselors are trained to work with sexual assault, depression, anxiety, anger management, adjustment issues and other situations pertaining to mental health. Students must have an appointment to meet with a counselor. Appointments are scheduled with the first available counselor, and students should expect to have an initial appointment within one to two weeks. The Center holds membership in the American College Health Association (ACHA) and the Center for Collegiate Mental Health (CCMH), two organizations dedicated to ensuring best practices for college health and counseling centers. Additionally, individual staff hold membership in other professional organizations. The Center is here to help students. In the last two years healthcare visits to the center numbered approximately 2,000 for both health and counseling visits. While there is no fee for a counseling appointment or office visit to see a nurse, there is a $10 no-show fee due to the fact that another student could have been seen during that time. Students can also sign up for text message reminders for appointments. So the next time you think you have a cold, strep throat, or need to work through a difficult issue, visit the UW-Parkside Student Health and Counseling Center. Walk-in hours to see a nurse are posted daily on the Student Health and Counseling Center's Facebook page, or students can call 262-595-2366 to make appointments. The center is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Mondays and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Friday May 9 Taming of the Shrew 7:30PM Main Stage UW-Parkside Annual Hunger and Earth Day Cleanup Taming of the Shrew 8:00 AM-1:30PM 7:30PM Petrified Springs Park, Pavillion #3 Main Stage Sunday May 4 Monday May 12 Finals Week Begins Saturday May 17 GRADUATION! MISSION STATEMENT: THE RA NGER NEW S ST RIVES TO I NFORM, ED Ucate, AND EN GAGE T HE UW-P ARKSIDE COM ­ MUNITY BY PUBLISHING WELL-WRITTEN, ACCURATE STUDENT JOURNALISM ON A B I-WEEKLY 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. ~~~ May 1,2014 The Ranger News Letter from the Editor 900 Wood Road Kenosha, WI53141 Phone: (262) 595-2287 Fax: (262) 595-2295 E-mail: rangernews@uwp.edu Website: trnonline.org Editor in Chief: Maggie Lawler lawle020@uwp.edu Staff Reporters: Robin Brown brown218 @uwp .edu Robert Carravetta carra006@uwp.edu Doria DeBartolo debar004@uwp.edu Brandon Hopkins hopki017@uwp.edu Erin Hopkins hopki020@uwp.edu Jalen Perry perry039@uwp.edu Kari Tower-Sevick tower003@uwp.udu Krista Schrader schra010@uwp.edu Copy Editors: Katlynne Davis davis086@uwp .edu Michael Jensen jense089@ uwp .edu Designers: Katlynne Davis davis086@uwp.edu Hannah Emery emery004@ uwp .edu Maggie Lawler lawle020@ u wp .edu Photographers: Saraya Harris harrill3@uwp.edu Carl Rollmann rollmann @ u wp .edu Cartoonist: Deanna Antony antonO 13 @uwp .edu Wow. I'm still speechless. Winning a Distinguished Student Leader Award for my work with TRN means everything to me. To whoever nominated me, thank you, from the bottom of my heart. I hope you read this. It's an amazing feeling when something you love more than anything is recognized, and I m glad I was able to bring some recognition to our school paper. We re never going to stop working to bring you guys the best campus news we can. We're still growing, and we're still developing our skills, but we're only going to get better. Dean Karpowicz and Stephanie Sirovatka-Marshall, thank you guys for helping us from the beginning. We would be nothing without your continued support. Staff, I love you guys. Thank you for all your hard work every week. It's crazy that this is our last issue of the semester, but what a way to finish! To all my senior friends graduating in a few weeks, I know you will all go on to do great things. I'm going to miss seeing you around campus. It's not going to be the same without you. College is bittersweet. Lastly, to my lovely boyfriend whose birthday is today, I hope you have a fantastic 22nd birthday. I'm so proud of you. I can t believe you're graduating already. Seems like just yesterday I met you in that philosophy lecture. Boy. I'm glad I went to that (I didn't want to because it sounded boring, but look at how that turned out). I love you. That's all Rangers! See you next semester! Thursday May 1 Tuesday May 6 Public Speaking Night Final Stretch 2014 - Miami Beach Party 7:00PM 6:00PM Student Center Cinema Student Center Terrace W • ^BPPMPPIHWWP" Friday May 2 Thursday May 8 Photo courtesy of Don Lintner and University Relations. Noon Concert Series 12:00PM-1:00PM Bedford Hall #Letters: True Hearts Revealed 2:00PM The Rita Monday May 5 **For more events, please visit the UW-Parkside website. Final Stetch 2014 - Last Lecture 5:00PM Student Center Cinema UW-Parkside Wind Ensemble and Community Band 7:30PM Bedford Hall Taming of the Shrew 10:00 AM Main Stage Final Stretch 2014 - 7:00PM-9:00PM The Den Taming of the Shrew 7:30PM Main Stage Craft & Karaoke Night (s there something you want us to talk about in the next issue? Do you have a story suggestion? Send us an email at Rangernews@uwp.edu! May 1,2014 The Ranger News 3 Student letters to the Editor My name is Carly Renguette, and I am in a wheelchair. Over the past school year, one thing has become very clear to me: people at UW-Parkside need to be more aware that there are people who use the elevators out of necessity. When people use the elevators when they do not need to, it causes a hassle for the people who do. In my own personal experience, there have been times when I have gotten on the elevator and it is jam packed with people who are going up or down one or two floors and when they get off, they do not seem to have anything noticeably wrong with them. Yes, there may be people who have some reason or another to take the elevator that is not blatantly displayed like my wheelchair or even people who are carrying or pushing something heavy, but that is not always the case. I can tell by the guilty looks of some of the people when I get on the elevator. What some people may not realize is that when they take the elevator, they are actually causing the people who need it to have to rush to their classes. Now, people could argue that the people who need to use the elevator could just leave a minute or two earlier for their classes, but why? People need to take into account the fact that the people who need to use the elevator would probably give anything to be able to take the stairs. In my case, I remember what it was like to be able to walk around and go wherever I wanted to. Now, I have to rely on a wheelchair and inconsistent machinery (elevators) to get to classes on time. Keep in mind that when the elevators decide not to work, I do not get to go to class or I am late because I have to find a different way to get there, which most of the time means I have to go outside because the elevators are not very close to one another and there are not a lot of them. There are only five main elevators at Parkside, and they are basically in separate buildings. The people who do not need the elevator can simply just go down the stairs. The people who need the elevators can not. The sad thing is that it probably takes just about the same amount of time to walk up a flight of stairs as it does for the elevator to make it up to that same floor. I have seen it. If people were more aware of what taking the elevator means to the people who truly need to take it, it would make their days just a little bit easier because they would not have to stress about trying to get to class on time. -Carly Renguette UW-Parkside is a great school and there's plenty of reasons why I like it; however, there is one particular setback. I think the library hours are inconvenient and should be changed. I was recently studying in the library with two or three other students, when we were kicked out because the library was closing. This irritated me and made me question the school's reasoning of this incident. Why would a college close the library - a place of study for all of its students? What if some students don't have any other time to study? What if other students just purely need extra time to study? I believe Parkside should look into this matter. Furthermore, if I could change anything here at UW-Parkside, I would change the library's hours of operation. Lauren Hickson P.S. I'm a student athlete so most of my studying happens late at night after practice and after all my other homework is done. Parkside's library closes at 11:30pm and only stays open later for finals week, not even for MIDTERMS! This was a frustrating time for me. Last semester was grueling. Not due to it being my first in collegiate academics or two polar vortexes. It was the fact that something as simple as transportation could not be executed by UW-Parkside's bus route employees. This trend has continued now through the middle of second semester, and has no intention of subsiding. Day, after day, students wait for what seems like an eternity for the van that sticks out like a sore thumb. As it rumbles it's way around the wood road roundabout, we are left frozen. One of the drivers concentrates more of her time on her bluetooth headset [rather] than her job making those who she hauls around frustrated as they arrive late. Driver two tends to take too much time going around the area that stretches only one mile. The solution? Make drivers focus on their jobs to be efficient, and quick getting students [who pay good money to receive an education] to class. Having the drivers monitored on a specific time table will keep the drivers in line with the simple task they are given. With the regulations placed, surely this will prove beneficial to all who attend UW-Parkside for years to come. -Ben Petersen When an incoming freshman attends registration at UW-Parkside, they are told many things; many of which are forgotten immediately after they are told. One thing I did remember is when the student leading my group mentioned the so called law about smoking near the entrances to the school. On every entrance to the building, it is printed clearly, "no smoking within [X] feet with in the building," and it even cites the law supporting it. There are also signs in some of the larger areas that read "public air intake, no smoking with in [X] feet of this sign." Now the thing my student leader said about it was what stuck in my head about registration. She said what the rule was, but then she followed it with, "no one really follows this rule at all, and no one tries to enforce it." I almost thought nothing of it at the time because I did not think it would be as extreme of a problem as it is. What she said was ridiculously true. People smoke right next to the doors, all over campus. Personally, this would riot bother me if I did not care about my health. The best part about the more than frequent breaking of this law is that every entrance on the inside of the building absolutely reeks of stale cigarettes because of how close people smoke to the entrances. The lack of enforcement on this law is out of hand, too. I've seen police officers walk right past people breaking this law. If the officers paid attention to this problem, they would be writing a lot of expensive tickets. People who have severe asthma or are allergic to smoke are forced to walk through the mob of smokers who insist on standing right on top of the door while they spread their bad habit to everyone who passes through their second-hand smoke. Those who are supposed to enforce this rule or lack thereof do a better job of enabling the rule to be broken then they do enforcing it, especially because they place the cigarette disposal well within the X amount of feet limit by the entrances. Most of them are right next to the door. If the disposal is placed right by the entrance, people hang out closer to the door. I want to ask smokers, is it so much for a simple rule to be followed to protect our peers' as well being from your own? Is it really asking so much to stand just a little further away from the door so those passing by are not forced to experience the side effects of your habit too? -Hera Hulsey The University of Wisconsin-Parkside sits on 700 acres of beautiful forest landscape. About 4,500 square feet of that land is covered in concrete used-for parking lots, and another 1,200 square feet is covered in cement used for roads and walking paths. There are plans in motion to increase the amount of parking space and concrete that is covering the prestige grounds the university was built on. For those who are students at UWP, they are well aware there are four parking lots available on the grounds for use: Talent, Dorms, Student Center, and Rita. On average three of the four parking lots fill up daily; however, parking in Talent barely fills halfway. Where is the necessity to expand or create another parking lots? There is not one, the university has a limited student body and thus no need to make more room on the grounds for vehicles that will not be there. Preserve that excellent forests and fields each student is honored to see everyday. -Quinn Kelly I want to play with Lions. I want to take an afternoon nap with tigers. Eat lunch with a pack of wolves. Unfortunately, the school that i am at does not offer a zoology degree for me to realize these dreams. I feel that all school should offer a variety of majors and degrees, rather then having to go to a place like Antarctica to get a degree in something that we love. I think that offering more variety in majors could increase the amount of people that go to Parkside. -Augustin Nielson Unless someone lives in the Kenosha or Racine area, the chances of knowing the University of Wisconsin - Parkside are slim to none. The reasons for that might be that UWP is a very small school, with few majors to offer. UWP has about 36 majors to offer, while other UW Schools such as Oshkosh, Whitewater, Eau Clare, and Stevens Point, all have over 60 majors to offer. If I could change anything here at Parkside, I would change our lack of majors. Having more majors available will increase our student population. It will also bring more money to the school, giving it a chance to expand. Ultimately with more majors UWP will become a more known school. -Armando Torres u4u.info/summer 3916 67th Street, Kenosha, Wl 53142 Phone: (262) 657-7850 docsavaglio@wi.rr.com www.savagliovision.com Show your University of Wisconsin ID to receive: 30% off glasses and 15% off contact lenses! restrictions apply #Letters: True Hearts Revealed By: Anna Antaramian McGuire & Judith Warren Pick up college credits at your local UW Colleges campus! 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SERVICES • Comprehensive eye exams for infants children, adults and seniors • Contact lens services for all types of vision, including bifocals • Cataract and Lasik co-management • Eye allergy treatment and relief • Red eye • Pink eye • Foreign body removal • Urgent care/emergency visits May 1,2014 The Ranger News 5 Artside at Parkside Robert Carravetta carra006@uwp.edu The 2014 Annual Senior Art Show is the time of the year when Parkside seniors get to showcase all of their hard work and demonstrate what they have learned in their time here at Parkside. The Senior Art Show is a rite of passage for the art majors here at Parkside, where they are responsible for everything from the work being displayed to hanging the entries themselves. It's a great honor and one that some students spend years preparing for. The artists responsible for this year's show are Calla Bilhorn, Callie Rusch and Allie Pipitone. While writing this article I was given the opportunity to sneak a peek while these artists were hanging the work. What stood out to me as a student who is unfamiliar with art is that each wall of the gallery is covered with the hearts and souls of the artists who have made all of this possible. When you first walk into the gallery, you are welcomed by the wonderful illustrations of Allie Pipitone, whose lighthearted cartoon animals tell a deeper, darker story than any episode of Scooby-Doo. Turning the corner, you will find yourself confronted by the extravagant drawing styles of Callie Rusch, who chose to express her technical side with highly-rendered drawings of her grandmother that make you feel as if you are in the front row. Finally, Calla Bilhorn's artistic expression is captured in visions of gremlins and fairies with such intricacy that you will have to see it to believe it. While Calla chooses to let her art speak for itself, Callie and Allie were more than happy to give an interview. Something that should be known about these two is that they have a reputation of sorts throughout the art department. Whether it's for their sparkling personalities or their impeccable artwork, these two are well-known by the staff here at Parkside. Interviewing Callie and Allie was interesting to say the least. They insisted on being interviewed together, and now I know why. Almost immediately, I could tell these were two great friends, and after mentioning this to them, Allie let slip that among the art department they have acquired the nicknames of "Frick and Frack" for their eccentric personalities and their unconventional art. When asked what their theme was for the show, Allie started by saying that her show "focuses on the comic arts with darker themes." Callie's response was, "I usually only do art for art's sake, but this time I wanted to do something that has a little more meaning and is more personal." By Allie Pipitone I also asked them what they believe separates them from other artists. They both agreed what separates all artists from their counterparts is that they are all on a different journey. All artists are constantly trying to evolve. In order to incorporate themselves into their art, artists take the things that are important to them and put those ideas into their works. The moment you stop traveling within your own mind is the moment you stop being an artist. Being senior art students, I asked them what the best part was about being an art major here at Parkside. They replied that the best part of Parkside is "the community aspect of it that we got to know this semester...meeting artists and discussing new and different aspects and appreciate different styles of art." I then asked what advice they would give to new freshmen. Allie said, "Get an advisor and get to know your professors." Callie's response was "Don't treat everything so preciously, you need to detach yourself from your work, because there is harsh criticism and if you don t learn to take that criticism you're going to fail...the rejection is character building, it makes you better." After having witnessed the amazing abilities of the senior artists here at Parkside, I find myself wishing for more and hoping that this won't be the last we see of them. This show is a window into the artists creative minds, and has become something personal. It's not just another place for artists to show their work. Instead, it has become a place that allows it to live and breathe. The opening for the 2014 Annual Senior Art Show will be held in the Foundation Gallery at UW-Parkside on Thursday, May 1 beginning at 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. By Calla Bilhorn By Callie Rusch 6 The Ranger News May 1,2014 The existence of tourism in Kenosha By Meridith Jumisko, Public Relations Manager at the Kenosha Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (and UWP graduate '99) Whether Kenosha is your'hometown - or merely your adopted hometown during your college years - the Kenosha Area Convention & Visitors Bureau encourages you to experience and embrace all the great attractions, restaurants, events, and recreation opportunities that exist in our community! Be a Tourist in Your Own Town! National Travel and Tourism Week is celebrated May 3-11, and it's the perfect time to shout from the rooftops that tourism in Kenosha County is a significant contributor to our local economy and provides a positive quality of life for those who live, work, and/or go to school here! Tourism fuels our economy through visitor spending at restaurants, hotels, shops, gas stations, and recreation and entertainment venues. It generates tax revenues for our local municipalities, as well as provides jobs and income for our residents and business opportunities for entrepreneurs. In 2012, travelers spent an estimated $161.8 million in Kenosha County, and Kenosha County ranked 19th in Wisconsin for traveler spending among 72 counties. The tourism industry in Kenosha County sustained 2,858 jobs in 2012, which provided $66.3 million in personal income. Economic impact figures for 2013 will be announced during Tourism Week. Here are two more facts from 2012 to put tourism in perspective: Each Wisconsin household would have to pay $575 in additional taxes without the revenue generated by visitor spending. Also in 2012, one in 13 jobs in the state were supported by visitor spending. What do tourists do here in the Kenosha Area? They enjoy our unique, locallyowned restaurants like Franks Diner, Big Star Drive-In, and The Spot Drive-In; shop at Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets and our specialty shops like Jockey Factory Store, Andreas and Tenuta's; take the free train tour at Jelly Belly Visitor Center; explore Downtown Kenosha; and ride Kenosha's Electric Streetcars. They also lounge on our five Lake Michigan beaches; browse through five one-of-akind museums; climb the Southport Lighthouse; meander through art galleries; shop at Kenosha HarborMarket; play at RecPlex; and step back in time at Bristol Renaissance Faire. Tourists go charter fishing on Lake Michigan with the Kenosha Charter Boat Association; enjoy windsurfing, waterskiing, boating, and fishing from the shore of Kenosha County's many inland lakes; and experience snow tubing, downhill skiing, and snowboarding at Wilmot Mountain. They compete in such events as the Wisconsin Marathon, the Pleasant Prairie Triathlon, the Kenosha Area Dragon Boat Festival, and the Athleta Iron Girl Triathlon. They sample delicious foods and beverages at Museum Crawl, Taste of Wisconsin and Grill Games; and enjoy beautiful music at Country Thunder Music Festival and the HarborPark Jazz & Blues Festival. You get the idea: tourism exists in a BIG way in Kenosha! Tourism does exist here, and therefore the Kenosha Area Convention & Visitors Bureau exists! The KACVB was established in 1986 with the express purpose of increasing visitor appreciation of and spending in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, thus improving the economy of the region. The KACVB promotes the Kenosha Area as a fun, friendly, refreshing and affordable overnight tourism and meeting destination to individuals, groups, and businesses throughout the world. To market our destination, the KACVB follows a detailed media plan, which targets potential travelers in the Midwest region. The plan includes print and digital advertising, public relations, and social media. We invite you to get connected with us on social media! Be sure to follow Visit Kenosha on Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest to receive updates about events, specials, and more. Share your photos of having fun in Kenosha on Instagram - use hashtag #KenoshaFun to appear in the Social Lounge on our website. You can learn more about all there is to do in the Kenosha Area by exploring VisitKenosha.com or calling 262-654-7307. Our website includes the 2014 Kenosha Area Visitors Guide, an event calendar, coupons, video tours, contests, our blog, and more. Sign up for our free monthly e-newsletter online to keep tabs on what's happening in the Kenosha Area and learn about special events, promotions and offers by local businesses. Our website also features the spring/summer edition of our FUN 101 list: 101 Things to See 8c Do for Under $10 - Many are FREE! The KACVB also serves travelers at two Visitor Information Centers: at 812-56th Street in Downtown Kenosha and at 1-94 8c Hwy. 165. Follow the Learning Technology Center on Twitter! - D2L questions? - find video tutorials - need to update java? - keep up with A/V news - want to know the lab hours? - make helpful suggestions - need to report a technology problem in a classroom? @UW ParksideLTC Scan the barcode to be taken directly to our twiter! Citizenship is associated with certain rights and privileges as well as duties; in order to claim these rights and privileges and to perform these duties everyone needs a solid understanding of how politics -works, and what it can achieve. This course is a general introduction to politics, including basic concepts such as power, authority, legitimacy; types of political systems and approaches to the study of politics, and some problems common to all political systems. politically Politics and governing Politics and the exercise of for Politics, citizenship and democracy Politics as collective choice .Political philosophy and polit Political approach to human ?r: people, resources; power ^Politics feminist perspective Global politics This is a General Education course in Social Sciences, and also is an introductory course that counts for the Political Science major. Fall 2014 MWF 11-11:53 am May 1,2014 —' —— . The Ranger News 7 4th Annual Anti Bullying Showcase: Stand up and speak out against bullying Doria DeBartolo debar004@ rangers .u wp .edu For the second year in a row, UW-Parkside will be hosting Kenosha's 4th annual Anti Bullying Showcase on Wednesday May 7th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm in ParMdet enema Theater In Previous years the event was held /local high^m udtng Mary D. Bradford High School. The showcase is presented by Parkside's Alpha Sigma Omega Gamma Alpha Omega, Kappa Delta Chi, Sigma Lambda Gamma, Zeta Phi Beta, and Zeta Sigma Chi Sororities along with Omega Delta Phi Fraternity Also presenting is the Office of Multicultural affairs (OMSA), Parkside American Marketing Association (PAMA), Rainbow Alliance, and WIPZ Ranger Radio Event sponsors include Black Student Union (BSU), Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity Inc. (TKE), Virtual Student Success Center (VSSC), Sigma Lambda Beta Fraternity Inc. (SLB) Sodexo, and Educator's Credit Union at Parkside. The showcase will be featuring young talent from across the Kenosha and Racine area, with ages ranging from elementary to high school students. These students were invited to perform choreographed dances, sing, and act out short skits. Also featured will be D.T CA$H, motivational speakers including Damien Evans (OMSA), and antibullying skits. Admission will be free, and food and refreshments will be provided. Anti-Bullying showcase event coordinator and Parkside student David Byrd says that his main goal in putting on the event was to simply create awareness. He went on to say that bullying has always been a prevalent issue, but few tend to recognize the severity of the potential outcomes for those who are bullied as well as those who bully. Byrd was first inspired to organize this particular showcase 4 years ago when the son of a close friend was continuously getting bullied along with his dance group by another group of students. The problem became out of control when the rude comments and remarks turned into physical confrontation. At this point, school administration became involved and notified his mother of the issue. Distraught that something like this could have been prevented, the young student's mother told Mr. Byrd that someone needed to do something about this growing problem. Someone needed to make more people aware of the severity and intense impact bullying can have on a young person's life. Byrd also believes it is important to teach young people that it is normal to feel uncomfortable and angry if you are a victim of bullying, but it is also important to recognize these emotions early on and keep them under control by reaching out to the right people rather than keeping the situation to yourself. "It will drive a person crazy keeping those kinds of emotions in!" Byrd adds. Some advice Byrd has for parents of young students who are being bullied is to communicate with the parents of the student who is doing the bullying as well as with the school they both attend. He says that this is the first step in getting the problem under control. He also says that parents who realize that their child is a bullying someone they can do the same. It would also be helpful to bring their child to events such as the Anti-Bullying showcase so they can hear the stories of those who have been impacted by bullying. Their understanding of the outcome of bullying will be deeper and hopefully cause them to think twice about what they are doing. When asked if he thinks bullying is present on campus here at UW-Parkside Byrd responded "Yes, I see it a ll the time." Although he believes the types of bullying to be slightly different from those recognized among grade school students, they are still present even among professors. He urges people to really think about what they say and how they say it to others, because we never know how great or small of an impact our words or actions whether positive or negative may have on another. "Come to the showcase and really listen to these speakers, it is truly eye-opening." Byrd says that the turn out at the showcase last year was more than what he expected, and he hopes to be even more surprised this year. Photo courtesy of Doria DeBartolo Noah: The Tale of Disappointment and Offenses Krista Schrader schraO 10@rangers .uwp .edu Darren Aronofsky's Noah had an anti-cult following well before its release on March 28 of this year. The film was banned in five different countries, most of which Muslim and Arabic countries, for going against their belief systems. The Vatican newspaper L'Avennire even stated in a film review that the film "ignores God". Pope Francis will not watch the film even after having met with Russell Crowe, the star of the film, and Aronofsky. Christians are calling for a social disclaimer to be added to the beginning of •the opening credits stating that it is not accurate when compared to the Biblical story. So why is everyone in such an uproar about one film? I was determined to find out why, so I conducted a survey of Christians of multiple denominations and non-Christians including an atheist and an agnostic, to see what their opinions were of this biblical tale. Unfortunately, I was not able to find any other religious viewpoints to report on this film. Warning: there will be some slight movie spoilers here! In the film, Noah is told by God, who is never called "God" but instead The Creator", that a great flood is coming and he needs to protect the innocent, e innocen in Aronofsky's adaptation are the animals. As per the biblical story, two o eac anini seek Noah out to be their savior, but Noah is certain that man is not to a p• o this plan and should not be spared. Screenwriters took great liberties withthis sing concept. In the vivid scenes of death throughout^* film, a lot of seemingly innocent people die brutally for the sake of the "innocent . , , , nn, That ••Noah was supposed to be a good man. TtoMbto •laystotl.eo> movie did not make him a good man, one Catholi T Hon't Vnow what Character from the movie was not the man I grew up learning about. I don know what that was, but it wasn't Noah." auminofnrhp1n and "It made me cry," an atheist said. "Watching all those people screaming for help, and ||^oX w^/t crazy, whiclfis what they made him out to be," stated a Catholic ChrisMagic was another large problem on to get their strong emphasis on a glowing golden rock wtac . ry c „The Creator„ hands on. This rock ultimately brings about the fad of th^ grandfather to seek out a clean slate, as well as Anthony P » als0 had many gi_ Enoch, to have the ability to use magic with juto ^ ^ ^ ant rock creatures called Watchers who aid o mixing in some weird- "They took an epic religious story and complete y rui ass sci fi. I don't know where the hell they think Watchers made of stone appeared in the Bible," said a Catholic Christian. "I don't understand why the angels had to be made out of rock. The angels were not rock in the Bible," another Catholic Christian shared. "You really have to take it with a grain of salt," said a Christian of Protestant beliefs. "Yes, I can understand why some people are upset about there being magic in the film, but isn't that was miracles are? Magic?" "What the hell were those stones supposed to be anyway?" an atheist wondered. Above all, people were upset about the environmental undertones that the film portrayed. The animals were the only innocents, and the whole war began over harvesting ^ stones from the ground. The land was a complete wasteland before the flood because of the destruction of mankind. I heard from both Christians and non-Christians about the environmental issues of the film. "They can take any story and make it about the environment," said a person who identifies as a Satanist. "They took the story that was supposed to be about the way that man treated his fellow man and made it about how man treated the environment. They completely changed the whole message of the story," another believer of Catholicism said. "Why were they all vegetarians? Is it in the Bible that you have to be a vegetarian?" an atheist asked. "It contradicted itself. First we have to be good to the environment and it's because we weren't that the flood is going to happen. Then Anthony Hopkins has a magic seed that grows trees specifically for Noah to cut down to build the ark with to save the environment. If it's going to change the entire story to 'save the environment' then fully change it. Don't half-ass it to work for you," argued a Catholic Christian. >. It seems that although Aronofsky's direction, as usual, was spot on with his signature repetitions, vivid use of color and visually pleasing images mixed in with visually disturbing images. But it was not enough, to win either crowd over. Some see his usage of cert 'ii: w s as being blasphemous, such as the use of magic in telling the tale, as well as tanting a beloved hero of the biblical story into a slightly deranged man. To non-believers, it was disappointing because it was just another excuse to make a film into a warning of the dangers of how we treat our dwelling. Either way, I think it's safe to say that although he built the ark, Noah sank. Ranger News Crossword Puzzle - per email suggestion Across 1. Hit up the if you're looking to get fit. <aeoKi++y^ Comia - Week S 2. Chancellor once saved a student from an elevator. 6. If you're interested in seeing great artwork, go to the Parkside _ 10 . are a great way to meet friends and create a brotherhood bond. 11. Get lost in the 3 levels of the . 12. Our favorite news on campus is The . 13. The classroom is great for when it's nice out. 15. is May 17th. 17. Most Parkside students instead of living on campus. Deanna Antony antonO 13 @ uwp .edu UqUoOVv Down: 1. The Student Center has a great big set of . 2. Don't get your disk stuck in a tree when you're . 3. Hit up the if you're looking for snacks, music, and games. 4 . is the Parkside radio station. 5. Try not to get attacked by in the parking lot. 7 . is the literary arts magazine on campus. 8. Craving some fresh waffles in the morning? Go to . 9 . is the editor of The Ranger News. 14. Make sure to watch out for the guy in the hallway or he'll run you over. 16. eat fresh. 18. These finals are always on a Saturday. 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Board of Regents approve elementary education major Doria DeBartolo debar004@uwp .edu On Friday April 11 the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents approved a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education for the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Parkside is now waiting on approval by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction since this new major would lead to Wisconsin teacher licensure. Once DPI approval has been granted, students may begin enrolling in the program. Dean of the UW- Parkside Social Sciences and Professional Studies Dr. Walt Jacobs describes three main goals that "define the mission and vision for what is quickly being recognized as a regional and national model for developing knowledgeable, responsive educators: We set out to construct an innovative system for career-long educator development; meet the needs of the school districts in our region; and continue to respond to the changing demands of professional educators." In May 2010, Parkside faculty voted to dissolve our previous teacher education program. Prior to this decision, in 2009, the education department was investigated by the state. Allegedly, students who had not completed all of the program requirements had been licensed to teach. "Serious deficiencies" were discovered after the state investigation, and Parkside was given to make changes. Enrollment was soon closed, which allowed for a collaborative redesign process which involved community partners and regional K-12 school districts. Although Parkside indeed resolved these "deficiencies" within the allotted timeframe, officials wanted to better the program and create something new to meet the changing needs of both student teachers and the student population. This is why they ultimately made the decision to dissolve their current program and begin design on a new one. Students who were already enrolled in the program at that time were allowed to complete their degree, and in 2012 the program was officially closed and school accreditation was also dissolved. Teams have been working hard since 2011 to design a program that prepares effective teachers to overcome the difficulties and meet opportunities of educating todays diverse student population. In the beginning of the design process, Vice Chancellor John Magerus said that their goal was "to create a model program that will respond to the changes of the community over time." Others on the program design team mentioned a focus on 21st century learning, viewing education as a lifelong process, and working with diverse student populations. Officials also mentioned making mentoring services available to graduated teachers. Currently, UW-Parkside offers teacher licensure for grades 6-12 in biological sciences, chemistry, English language arts, geography, geosciences, history, mathematics, political science, and sociology. The elementary education major will be part of the university's new institutes of Professional Educator Development. Classes for approved licensure areas in the new Institute of Professional Educator Development began in fall of 2013. Hidden cameras found in RecPlex women's locker room Doria DeBartolo debar004@uwp.edu On Monday April 7th video cameras were found inside two lockers in the women's locker room at the RecPlex in Pleasant Prairie. One was in an upper locker and the other in a lower locker. Pleasant Prairie Police arrested 27-year old Melissa A. Wenckebach of Pleasant Prairie, who admitted to placing the cameras, and a 36-year old Waukegan man for being a party to that act. As of Thursday April 10th, 36-year old Karl J. Landt of Waukegan, IL was charged with 11 Felony counts of Capturing an Image of Nudity Without Consent in Kenosha County Circuit Court. The criminal complaint indicated that at least three of the images collected appear to be under the age of 18. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled to take place on April 17th. Police are still unsure of how much video was collected, which areas of the locker room were involved, how the video was used or if it was distributed, and the identification of potential victims. A very thorough and sensitive investigation is in the process of organization. Investigators mentioned that this will indeed be a long-term investigation and each piece of evidence will be sensitively reviewed in order to bring those responsible to justice. The exact locations within the locker room that were affected and in how many different locations the cameras had been placed will remain unknown until all evidence is reviewed. In an initial advisory issued by the RecPlex it was stated that children who are involved in the preschool before and after school programs do not use the women's locker room. They instead use the family locker room, which was said by police to have been unaffected by cameras. The cameras are believed to have been placed in the women's locker room only between the months of January and early April. Investigators encourage those who may have been in the locker room during this period to contact the Pleasant Prairie Police at 262.948.8910 or email PoliceHotline@PlPrairie. com. RecPlex staff inspects locker rooms every evening after the facility closes. If any locks are left on lockers that are not contracted for long-tern use are cut and the contents of the locker are also removed. If any video cameras would have been present under these circumstances, the RecPlex staff would have removed them immediately. The entire facility has been swept thoroughly for more cameras after this incident and no additional devices were discovered. Photos courtesy of sportswisconsin.com and Fox 6 News. PSG Debate 12:15PM-2:00PM Main Place Wednesday April 30 MISSION STATEMENT: THE RANGER NEWS STRIV ES TO INF ORM, EDUCATE, AND ENGAGE THE UW -PARKSIDE COMmunity BY PUBLISHING WELL-WRITTEN, ACCURATE STUDENT JOURNALISM ON A BI-W EEKLY 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. April 17,2014 The Ranger News - Letter from the Editor 900 Wood Road Kenosha, WI53141 Phone: (262) 595-2287 Fax: (262) 595-2295 E-mail: rangernews@uwp.edu Website: trnonline.org Editor in Chief: Maggie Lawler lawle020@uwp.edu Staff Reporters: Robin Brown brown218 @uwp .edu Robert Carravetta carra006@ u wp .edu Doria DeBartolo debaiO04@uwp.edu Brandon Hopkins hopki017@uwp.edu Erin Hopkins hopki020@ u wp .edu Jalen Perry perry039@uwp.edu Kari Tower-Sevick toweiO03@uwp.udu Copy Editors: Katlynne Davis davis086@uwp.edu Michael Jensen jense089@uwp.edu Designers: Doria DeBartolo debar004@uwp .edu Hannah Emery emery004@uwp.edu Maggie Lawler . Iawle020@uwp.edu Cartoonist: Deanna Antony antonO 13 @ u wp .edu Thursday April 17 Tuesday April 22 The Fundamentals of Employment Interviewing 6:00PM-8:00PM Tallent Hall, Room 182 Earth Day Leadership Series: Reflection Discussion 5:00PM Birch Room Battle of the Bands 7:00PM-10:00PM Bedford Concert Hall Echoplex 10PM-2AM Student Center, The Den Wednesday April 23 Active Shooter Training 12:00PM-1:00PM Student Center, Poplar Room Thursday April 24 Authentic Hawaiian Cooking & The Luau **For more things to do, check out the UW-Parkside 6:00PM-9:00PM . events page! Tallent Hall, Orchard Room Ladies and gentlemen, you almost didn't get an issue of TRN this week because I wanted to play outside. Can we all agree that we're finally getting some really nice weather? Now that we've got end-of-the-year papers to write, portfolios to assemble, and tests to study for, go figure. The staff lucked out, and we got a whopping one email requesting we write a rap. Better luck next time, avid readers. We've got a new segment in this issue called "Professor Picks." The idea is to showcase student works each week, works that professors think either stand out or are interesting reads. We have such a talented student body, and we want everyone to see some of your work! Not going to lie, my piece is the first piece being showcased, but, that was because the idea came to me after my teacher requested that I run the piece in the paper. So, no throwin shade, guys. I hope all of you have a happy Easter (if you celebrate it). Next time you see me, I'll have destroyed a bunch of small children in an Easter egg hunt. Student Leadership - Recognition Banquet 5PM The Ballroom Saturday April 26 GenderReel Film Festival 6:00PM-9:00 PM Student Center, Cinema Monday April 21 Friday April 18 Art Department: Student Exhibitions Foundation Gallery Saturday April 19 Monday April 28 GenderReel Film Festival 10:00 AM-8:00PM Student Center, Cinema Movie Night: Ninja Assassin 7:00PM Student Center Cinema - Asian Heritage Month LiT Crazed @ UW-Parkside 7:00PM-9:00PM Student Center, The Den Leadership Series Reflection Discussion 3:30PM Birch Room Is there something you want us to talk about in the next issue? Do you have a story suggestion? Send us an email at Rangernews@uwp.edu! April 17,2014 The Ranger News 3 NEW APPLICANT DONOR PAYMENTS! WEIGH 110-149 LBS—$40 FOR 1ST 4 FULL DONATIONS! WEIGH 150-UP LBS—$50 FOR 1ST 4 FULL DONATIONS! BRING YOUR COLLEGE ID AND EARN A $5 BONUS EARN UP TO $325 YOUR FIRST MONTH! INTERSTATE BLOOD AND PLASMA 2053 22ND AVENUE KENOSHA, Wi 53140 PH. (262) 551-0479 HOURS MONDAY-THURSDAY 8:00AM-6 FRIDAY 8:00AM-4 SATURDAY 8:Q0Af SUNDAY CLOSED WATCH TV OR STUDY WHILE YOU DONATE! EARN MONEY AND HELP SAVE LIVES! Follow the Learning Technology Center on Twitter! - D2L questions? * - find video tutorials - need to update java? - keep up with A/V news - want to know the lab hours? - make helpful suggestions - need to report a technology problem in a classroom? @UW ParksideLTC Scan the barcode to be taken directly to our twitter! Professor Pick of the Week: Feminism is Flawless Submitted by Professor Nick Tryling of the English Department - Feminism is Flawless was written in her Advanced Expository Writing class. Maggie Lawler lawle020@uwp.edu believes in the social/ Political, and economic equality of the sexes." McGeorge says that Beyonce has received quite a bit of criticism from some groups who are claiming that she isn't one to practice what she preaches. Her argu- "We teach girls to shrink themselves, to make themselves smaller. We say to ment is that "You can be a businesswoman, a mother, an artist, and a feministvirls•:You can have ambition, but not too much. You should aim to be successful, whatever you want to be - and still be a sexual being. It s not mutually exclusive. i f i n+u ,ico vnu will thrpaten the man" - Beyonce feat Basically, her entire platform is constructed around the idea that women should be hut not too successful Otherwise^you will threaten the man Beyonce teat. ^ their sexuality, and not be looked down upon for it. When Adichie Chimamanda Nogozi Adichie, aw ess wa§ interviewed about the song by NPR's Michele Martin, she had this to say: The word feminism seems to bra Zl "I think anything that gets young people talking about feminism is a very light it on fire. And ai houg nictionarv defines feminism as "a some sort of exclusive party that someone gets to decide whether you can come, ? *• <*? —';rr * * " -,l» legged and breast supported as youd mdrtfl <.dvocate 1brequab^ mak<;s , ^ # ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ jugg]es ^ fecets of When looking for a mod m,dayfeminism with ease. She not only is the biggest female pop star in the world, but yonce. whose Halo shines brig Bevoncls knows her way around she does all of this while maintaining a happy marriage, raising a child, and never ^fem^nisVanthem.^Uh songs like "If I Were A Boy," "Single Ladies," "Flaw- once losing her sexuality. She's also one of the few women who isn't afraid to wear less," and "Pretty Hurts," its easy to see why Beyonce deserves all of the praise Dockterman goes on to include an analysis of Beyonce s latest album, offershe's been getting. Mrf>nrw said that just ing five songs that all include feminist ideals in one way or another. "Pretty Hurts" An article from Mirror shows women that obsessing about their looks can be destructive, and that this is recently, Beyonce took to the cover of Out g Maril g Monroe wig> an issue with society as a whole. "Blow" illustrates that it's okay to like oral sex. That erment for other women. Posing topless and g y might not exactiy be a huge feminist issue, but, Queen B wants women to know that she declared: , f inist if you give it, you better get something in return. "Partition" is along similar lines, "Being that I am a woman in a ma e- * ' fiut saying that feminists like sex too. It's even said in French, making her point classier, mentality rang true to me and became a way p eaualitv not "Mine" discusses the ways that motherhood and fidelity aren't always easy, but that what I'm really referring to, and hoping for, is urn g ' wanting those things is okay, even if you do claim yourself as feminist.The last song, just that between a woman and aman.^ the mQSt feminist conversa- "Flawless" is probably the most obvious, but we've already gone over that one pretty tion is Beyonce's song "Flawless" which features Chl | na " ia ^ a ^ an while I'm not writing this to persuade everyone to love Beyonce, I am saya Nigerian writer who does a lot of work regarding tern . b> that tfg totally okay t0 beiieve in feminist ideals. As Queen B once proclaimed, Get aAiad tkib u4u.info/summer SAVAGLIO FAMILY VISION We invite you to visit our beautiful frame dispensary and choose from the latest in fashionable eye wear. 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Each work was given to a set of jurors who then decided which pieces would receive commemoration in the exhibit. The common themes of this collection are the human figure and imagination. Each piece attempts to expand the perspectives of the viewer and demonstrates how it is valuable to look at common things in very uncommon ways. The exhibition had its opening reception April 9 2014, and the opening speaker of the event was Jess Ange, an art major and current President of the ACE. When asked to give a statement about the show she described it as being "very human." With this being Jess's last semester here at Parkside, she was asked if there was anything she could say about the experience. She said that after many years, she is happy to have been part of a lot of different activities. She enjoyed the clubs, the teachers and most of all her fellow artists, and hopes that one day she may find herself back here at Parkside in one of the many other art exhibits. The winner of the scholarship prize Katie Gentner created "Ian #1", an example of contemporary voyeurism done in such a way that immediately catches the eye. The way Gentner uses the human body as a canvas of change truly speaks to her talent as an artist. During her presentation of the piece, she mentioned that she wanted to show a distinction between the masculine and the feminine. She also went on to say that this was her way of asking the following questions: How do men view women? How do women view other women'/ And how are we affected by being viewed? Gentner was asked what she thought was the most important aspect of her work. She replied that "the human body is art, the curves, and the edges." When asked about the experience, she mentioned how happy she was to be, at Parkside not only for the opportunity to show this piece but also for it to be recognized. Third place went to Joe Difenbach with his print, "Sweet Ottoman," which is a color lithograph drawn in a style similar to Matisse, according to juror Shane Walsh. Second place went to Deanna Antony with her piece "oldYeller", which was one of the three pieces that Deanna had in the collection. Her style in this exhibition was a representation of form and concept by taking the common Lego and changing into something unique. First place went to Martian Antaramain and his masterpiece "Mocha," which is a essentially a table made out of walnut wood. The honorable mentions are Kara Kozlik for her sculpture "Home," a ceramic construction that questions the concept of home. Parker Jones also received honorable mention for his sculpture titled "50/50," an interesting representation of a guitar made out of mental, wood and negative space. My personal favorite was Robin Brown s impeccable graphite drawing "The Mysterious Library" which drew me in as soon as I stepped into the exhibition. When many people hear think of an art show, it conjures up images of the classics, such as the Mona Lisa, The Sistine Chapel and maybe even a Rembrandt. Overall, the collection contained a magnificent collection of art. The exhibition is open from 10am-4pm until April 23, in the Foundation Gallery in the Rita Tallent Regional Center for Arts and Humanities. Deanna Antony "oldYeller" Katie Gentner "Ian #1" Behind the Scenes of the Parkside Galleries With director and curator Amy Misurelli-Sorensen Kari Tower-Sevick towei003@uwp.edu Amy Misurelli-Sorensen came to UW-Parkside as a gallery directoi and curator in June of 2013. She is an alum of the Parkside class of 2004 and went on to pursue her Masters of Fine Arts degree from the American University. As curator, she brings a unique understanding of artists needs because she herself is an artist. Misurelli-Sorensen expresses this understanding by both being willing to drop off works on her own time to save artists shipping costs and by being more collaborative with the artists. In addition to working as gallery director, she is also an associate professor of art at both Parkside and Carthage. A love of art and her passion in teaching is visible in all that Amy does. Misurelli-Sorensen is using the calendar that her predecessor Patricia had set up, and will start her own soon. She wants to bring big things to this small city. Underground Comics and the Oddly Compelling Art of Denis Kitchen are two exhibits that start off the beginning of MisurelliSoresen's calendar. The opening reception is in September, coinciding with the Kenosha Festival of Cartooning. She is planning on having hig school and college students participate as well. After this there will be a show on androgyny by Lois Bielefeld. The androgyny e it wi ave an interactive bathroom experience that reveals the issues that peop e who are androgynous deal with. The next exhibit wi 1 e a ra ica ar is collaboration in the form of a lecture series titled Just Seeds. Aftei is is the small print exhibit, which earns UW-Parkside a national mention. One person that Misurelli-Sorensen mentioned during her interview was Glen Larson. Larson sets up each exhibit as if it was his own, and without his help our galleries would not be the same. He works behind the scenes setting up, packing and arranging exhibits. When visiting a gallery, all of the tasks required to keep each show operating as well as the work to obtain pieces for future exhibits may not be evident. As curator, Misurelli-Sorensen works with artists prior to each show to set a date for completion of work for the upcoming exhibit and when they will get the work. Before she had accepted her position as curator, she was contacted by Tom Supensky , who had curated the Old Hands in Clay exhibit. Misurelli-Sorensen wears a minimum of three hats: professor, curator/gallery director and professional artist. Her dream is to bring more powerful work to our campus. If you are interested in modeling for Lois Bielefield's exhibit on androgyny, please contact her directly at loisbielefeld@gmail.com. The UW-Parkside Ultimate Frisbee Team Jalen Perry perry039@uwp.edu deserves respect From the title alone, you'd probably think this is a going to be similar to an Onion article. Me making fun of or ridiculing anyone for thinking that ultimate frisbee is an actual sport; but you'd be sadly mistaken. Ultimate Frisbee is an extremely competitive game that blends other popular sports such as football and rugby. Though the sport doesn't allow tackling or hitting, that doesn't mean it doesn't get physical. This isn't the game of pitch and catch you played with your friends in the backyard; these guys are all 100% athletes. If you don't believe me simply go to YouTube and search Ultimate Frisbee and be amazed by the spectacular catches, plus, the height that these guys get when leaping through the air is something to behold. It also takes a large amount of skill to throw the frisbee down the field accurately, making it dodge defenders while trying to get it to your teammates. It is refereed by the players themselves, v having to call fouls and settle disputes themselves. With all that being said, we have our own Ultimate Frisbee team on campus and they are quickly becoming one of the most prolific squads in the country. I interviewed one of the players on the team, David Hughes (who's been on the team for about a year and a half now), and he seemed extremely excited to get the word out about the team and how they are becoming one of the dominant teams in the country. He informed that that the team has finished first in two tournaments (The K. Town Throwdown in Kenosha and the Music City Tune-Up in Nashville). They recently played in the Chicago Invite as well. This is one of the most exclusive tournaments in the country, with over 60 teams competing, our very own Rangers finished ninth. They were placed in the North Central Conference and not expected to make much noise. But they came out swinging, knocking off two nationally ranked teams, solidifying themselves as a legit threat against any team placed before them. They're also ranked seventeenth nationally. David himself didn't believe the sport to be much at first, but since he started taking it seriously, it's become a passion of his. He's dedicated himself to becoming a better player as well as a better teammate. He says that he loves his teammates and they are all very supportive of one another. One of the goals the team set out at the beginning of the season was to make it to Nationals, which he placed emphasis on the fact that it would be televised live on ESPN. They won the sectional tournament, which took place the weekend of April 12-13 and are on to take on the best teams in the region next. If they take first or second in regionals then their goal of making it to Nationals will be met. And if they keep on the pace they are on right now, they might even bring the National Championship here, where it belongs. This means that we as the student body need to support our Ultimate team much stronger than we have. Though they are a small club team they are still doing things on a National level. So let's not discriminate because it isn't one of the more known sports. Let's start here in supporting every sport at UW-Parkside, because at the end of the day we are all Rangers. Music-City Tune Up, Tennessee. First Place. K-Town Throwdown, Kenosha, WI. First Place. Photos courtesy of Kevin Pettit-Scantling. 2014 GLVC East Baseball Standings 2014.C East Softball Standings School Name Conference Record Overall Record School Name Conference Record Overall Record 1) Southern Indiana 13W3L 21W7L 1) Indianapolis 16W2L 25W7L 2) Indianapolis 12W6L 17W14L 2) Be llarmine 20W4L 27W9L 3) Illinois Springfield 10W8L 17W12L 3) So uthern Indiana 11W11L 19W 12L 4) Lewis 9W8L 16W14 4) Sa int Joseph's 9W11; 12W18L 5) Sain t Joseph's 8W10L 13W18L 5) Ill inois Springfield 8W12L 17W18L 6) McKendree 5W13L 10W 17L 6) M cKendree 7W13L 13W19L 7) *UW -Parkside 5W13L 7W18L 7) Lewis 4W12L 10W19L 8) Bel larmine 4W14L 12W19L 8) *U W-Parkside 2W 14L 2W20L April 17,2014 The Ranger News 7 Why you should leave the Parkside geese alone! Maggie Lawler lawle020@uwp.edu I am a lover of the Parkside geese, ask anyone who knows me. My bosses at work, my friends .on campus, or even the geese themselves, they'll all testify to my love of the majestic creatures. Imagine my surprise when I stumbled onto the UW-Parkside Confessions Page and saw that someone wanted the geese to be terminated. Hold up. For one thing, the geese were obviously here first. They've been roaming Pets Park since before the dawn of man, and Parkside has only been around since the 60s. We're the ones that built a college campus on their turf, so they're the ones that should be irritated with us. It's no wonder they poop all over our sidewalks. They're trying to get revenge, duh guys. Something else to consider, it's mating season. The geese have spring fever just as much as we do, so forgive them for being a little rowdy. This was a rough winter for all of us, and they're just trying to find some lovin'. Did you guys know that Canadian geese mate for life? Yeah, they do. We should honestly be looking up to them, and not trying to nuke them. They could set a great example for some of you "hit it and quit it" college kiddos. I'm not saying you guys should dip your necks at each other and swim out into the lake to perform a mating ritual, I'm just saying, the geese are dedicated partners. Let's not forget that they produce the cutest babies in the entire world. They're basically walking balls of fluff. It's the best part of the semester. I will intentionally walk outside, rain sleet snow or hail, to get a glimpse at some of those fluffy little nuggets. That said, I ve been debating on whether or not I'm ballsy enough to snatch one and raise it as my own. If my mom wasn't allergic to feathers, I totally would. On second thought, nah. I wouldn't like it if someone stole my cute little baby. Instead of complaining about the geese, have you ever considered befriending them? I talk to them whenever I go outside, and they've never given me any trouble. In fact, one of them shook their butt at me the last time I talked to them. I'm assuming that means we're best friends in goose-speak, but I can't be sure. Geese aren't stupid. I'm sure they can feel your animosity before you even go near them. No wonder they chase people all the time. Haters gonna hate, and geese don t have time for your nonsense. And seriously, can't we all agree that they look freakin' hilarious guarding" all of Parkside? Every time I look out the window there's another goose perched up on the ledge, looking down on all of us. If you're having trouble focusing in class (let's face it, we've all done it), just glance out the window and take a gander (pun intended) at the geese outside. Next time you see a goose on a ledge, I want you to envision it dressed as Batman, and I bet you'll feel a whole lot safer. I'm just saying, you're here for 4-5 years, and the geese are here for life. I think you can tolerate them while you're here. Lord knows they have enough to deal with, too. I'm talking about you, frolfers. Photo courtesy of Maggie Lawler. Organ donation: something to consider this spring Kari Tower-Sevick tower003@uwp.edu What does it mean to donate life? There are more than 120,000 people awaiting organ transplants in the United States, and 2,200 Wisconsinites are awaiting donor organs. Wisconsin's Division of Public Health notes that about 19 people die daily while waiting for their needed organ. The process to become an organ donor is simple. Potential donors can register at the same time that they renew a driver's license or state identification card, or they can register online at www.DonorRegistry.Wisconsin.gov. Through a donation to Donate Life, one person is able to help or save the lives of 50 people. In deciding to be an organ donor, it's important to let friends and family know of your wishes because if something were to happen, that is something the medi cal staff would be asking about. While talking about death is not an easy subject, it is helpful for those you love to know your wishes. Piospective donors should note on their ID., license, living will or through conversation what their wishes are when it comes to organ donation, as well as what they specifically intend to donate. Young and old alike can be organ donors as long as they are at least 15 and a half years old. There are many myths that surround organ donations. One myth is that organ donors are not given the same medical attention as others because all that is wanted is the organs. This is not true as the medical staff will do everything in their power to make sure that they survive. Only after a death is declared is the Organ Recovery Team involved. The Organ Recovery Team is a separate team than the one that works to keep patients alive. The use of this team removes any possibility of conflict of interest. The cost for transplant is covered by the transplant recipient and their insurance. When a person donates their body, the team is only informed of general information unless both parties sign a release which would allow them to have contact and potentially meet someday. One can be a donor and still have the potential open casket funeral as the staff is trained to be as careful as possible in this process. They make sure that there is no delay in releasing the body to the family. It is also possible to donate an organ after having cancer. Having lost my father 26 years ago, I wish someone would have asked us about organ donation. Organ donation is a choice that I have decided to go with as it helps others, and that is my goal in life. Consider taking time this month to review the steps to organ donation, and have a talk about it with family, friends and loved ones. The Ranger News would like to remind all of you to be safe while enjoying the nice weather. Look out for cyclists and motorcycles while on the road. Weekly Horoscopes - See what the stars have in store for you! Aries (March 21-April 19): Stop acting a fool and put some pants on, Aries. 64 degrees doesn't mean you're allowed to come to school looking like the Little Mermaid. The seashell bra isn't doing it for you either. Taurus (April 20-May 20): You're going to get into a lot of trouble this Easter, Taurus, for replacing your cousin's chocolate candy with rabbit droppings. It's only funny until you have to pay the medical bill. Gemini (May 21-June 20): All that money you spent on graduation will be for nothing if you don't start focusing, Gemini. A great Disney movie once said, you've gotta: Getcha getcha getcha head in the game. That senior thesis isn't going to write itself. Cancer (June 21-July 22): Covering yourself in feathers and proclaiming that you're the king of the geese was not the best idea, Cancer, especially since you used super glue. If those feathers don't come off in the shower...you're plucked. Leo (July 23-August 22): Now that Game of Thrones is back you finally have an excuse to wear your furry cape to school. The sword is going to get you in trouble with the Parkside police, though. Winter is coming, and so are the cops. Virgo (August 23-September 22): "April showers" is just an expression, Virgo. That doesn't mean that because it's raining outside you're excused from proper hygiene for the month. Get a grip, and shampoo your hair. T I 0 Libra (September 23-October 22): You might want to stop drinking before holidays, Libra. Pretending to lay all of the eggs in your sister's Easter basket has caused loads of trauma for the entire family. Scorpio (October 23-November 21): Oh, Scorpio. The sun is finally out and you're too busy having a Netflix marathon with your cat. If you're going to stay inside, at least watch a show that takes place outside. Sagittarius (November 22-December 21): While it's perfectly okay to complain about the parking at Parkside, it's not okay to try and re-paint the parking lines in the middle of the night. Making the spaces smaller won't actually fit more cars, Sagittarius. Capricorn (December 22-January 19): Your patience is running thin, dear Capricorn, and it certainly doesn't help that the rest of your class just doesn't understand you. It might help if you talked about course material, and not the weird scab you have on your elbow. Aquarius (January 20-February 18): Contrary to popular belief, schools aren't very much fun when they're empty. Nice job staying until 2am to finish a paper and getting locked in over night. At least the couches are cozy enough, just don't make eye contact with the Parkside hobo. Pisces (February 19-March 20): Word to the wise, sweet Pisces, professors don't think it's cute when you answer all of their test questions with memes. 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