144 10 4375 https://archives.uwp.edu/files/original/44b2e0a35243375064fac9fdc442f881.pdf 507afd0928cde946e1a808a681f47f85 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 43 Headline Used for newspapers, the Headline element describes the main article of the issue. PSG denies Segregated Fee budget for second time Series Number The series number of the original collection. UWPAC124 Ranger News Text Any textual data included in the document 1 April 3, 2014 \ V I News since 1972 _ . ^News University of Wisconsin Parkside's Student Newspaper The Ranger News is written and edited by students of the University of Wisconsin Parkside and they are solely responsible for its editorial policy and content. PSG denies Segregated Fee budget for second time Doria DeBartolo debai004@ u wp .edu On Wednesday March 19 the Segregated University Fees and Allocation Committee (SUFAC) presented a segregated fee budget for the coming fiscal year, which was in turn denied by the PSG Senate with 3 votes in the negative by Senators Byron Dowse, Gabrielle Krawczyk and Ghazan Mian. Voting in the affirmative were Senator Natalie Longria and Senator Timothy Tennyson. Senators Zeemet Mian, Rajan Naji, and Marybeth Perdomo were absent from this meeting. SUFAC worked to revise this budget and presented a new version on Friday March 21 at noon in the Oak Room. Of the 20 Senator seats that are available, only 8 are filled and of these 8 Senators only 5 voted on the ini­tial budget presentation. PSG is aware of the narrow representation of the student body on PSG, and also on the Agenda for the March 21 meeting are possible solutions for the number of Senate seats that currently sit empty. In the Wednesday meeting, Senator Dowse acted as Speaker of the Senate due to the re­cent resignation of previous speaker Senator Steven Miksch. Dowse was later officially elected as.Speaker of the Senate on March 21 by unanimous consent. SUFAC director Chris Headley announced in the initial budget presentation that the budget was $3,591,216 including both allocable and non-allocable funds. This year only $398,721 could be allocated to various campus student organizations. Headley mentioned that SUFAC was forced to make a lot Photo courtesy of Maggie Lawler. of tough decisions and make quite a few cuts due to decreased enrollment. Decreased funds motivated SUFAC to approve a 1 percent increase to segregated fees which would allow for some money to be placed in a contingency fund to be used in the event that enrollment continues to decrease. Carol Kinsley, accountant for UW-Parkside, stated that the full time student segregated fees per semester are cur­rently $508.80. If a one percent increase in fees is approved, a full time student will pay $513.84 per semester or $42.82 per credit. Senator Dowse and Kinsley mentioned that students are also paying through segregated fees for the lack of profit in the Parkside bookstore. Dowse stated that assistant Dean Steve Wallner informed SUFAC that other models of operation are being reviewed. The bookstore loss is also an agenda item for future discussion. Another cause for more limited allocable funds this year is the closing of the child care center. Since SUFAC voted to close the center last year, previous employees who filed for unemployment have and will continue to impact the SUFAC budget until they become employed. There has also been a 1 percent pay raise for faculty members, which is additionally taken from student segregated fees. In an attempt to achieve fairness for all students, Senator Dowse felt it is right to inform students that the Parkside Dance team has received operating funds from the budget of Tammy McGuckin, Dean of Students. Also, the Parkside football club did not appear before SUFAC and is receiving funds from administration. This year, for the first time in the history of Park-side all student organizations were allowed to present their budget before SUFAC. Senator Dowse stated that this was because the committee voted that SOC (Student Organization Committee) was not an organization and the SOC members had not gone through mandatory neutrality training required by law to allocate funds. SOC was dissolved in the fall semester of 2013. Another meeting for a third SUFAC presentation of a once again revised budget was held this past Monday March 31, as the budget was due on April 1. For information on this meeting regarding the segregated fee budget follow the Ranger News at trnon-line.org. College of Natural and Health Sciences and College of Nursing students provide 'Hand Up at 'Stand Down Guest Writer Kathryn Rotsch rotsc001@uwp.edu On Saturday February 22 I found myself in a room full of people shouting "better" in unison when asked how they were doing; the enthusiasm was palpa­ble. I had the chance to join students from UW Parkside and UW Milwaukee to help out at the Milwaukee Stand Down for Veterans. "Stand Down" is a military term for the removal of troops from the battlefield and placing them in a safe, secure area. The Stand Downs main purpose is to "give a hand up" to homeless, struggling or in need veterans. Among the services offered at the Milwaukee Stand Down were health screening and referral, job placement assistance, and the distribution of food, clothing, and toiletries. Many of the UWP College of Natural and Health Sciences and College of Nursing volunteers, including me, were astounded by the amount of veterans that are homeless. None of us understand how our country has failed men and women who have given so much to our country UW Parkside Senior Amy Ganshert said, "Grasping the enormous sacrifice these men and women took leaving family, friends, and familiar surroundings to protect us in foreign lands took courage. The fact that they come back home with issues due to their ser­vice should move everyone. PTSD due to action, assault, or torture was not taken care of in the 60s. Many of these men and women served in Vietnam, a war that vilified our military veterans. Service requires obeying superior officers and that war made many people upset leaving our veterans without the support they deserved." . Veteran Army Combat Welder Claude Foster has been to six Stand Downs, "a lot of-veterans need to come. They don't think they have the problem - but it's not just the world". He feels that the Stand Down is good for the community UWP College of Natural and Health Sciences and College of Nursing students Kathryn Rotsch, Jennifer Blum, Brian Chieves, Amy Ganshert, Ashley Juntenen, Cassandra Stinefast, and Sarah Pahlke making a tremendous difference! Photo courtesy of Kathryn Rotsch. and makes a real difference. The motto of the Stand Down is: "A hand up, not a hand out" and Mr. Foster is very glad for the stand downs because he has learned more about his health and where he should seek help. It was veteran Thomas Harris' first stand down. He said "it's good to show con­cern for vets. This experience makes me feel peaceful". Observing other veterans piece is not easy to come by with the stresses of the world they have to come back to.. For many of us volunteering that day it was an awe-inspiring experience, "to support the people who have supported us and allow us to live our lives is humbling. We are a small part, helping with vision screening but it is our way of giving back" said Jennifer Blum Senior at UW Milwaukee. For most of the UWP students volunteering this Stand down was not the first and it certainly will not be the last. For the full story, please visit trnonline.org. 2 The Ranger News April 3,2014 900 Wood Road Kenosha, WI53141 Phone: (262) 595-2287 Fax: (262) 595-2295 E-mail: rangernews@uwp.edu Website: trnonline.org Editor in Chief: Staff Reporters: Maggie Lawler la wle020@ u wp .edu Copy Editors: Designers: Cartoonist: Robin Brown bro wn218 @ u wp .edu Doria DeBartolo debai004@uwp.edu Brandon Hopkins hopkiO 17 @ u wp .edu Jalen Perry perry039@uwp.edu Kari Tower-Sevick tower003@uwp.udu Korriana Walls walls009@uwp.edu Katlynne Davis davis086@uwp.edu Michael Jensen jense089@ u wp .edu Hannah Emery emery004@ u wp .edu Maggie Lawler lawle020@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 WELL AS ONLINE. The Ranger News meetings are every Friday at noon in MOLN 107. All students and faculty of UW-Parkside are welcome to attend. Have any comments, concerns, questions, or story ideas? Please e-mail us at: rangernews@ uwp.edu. Like to meet with us? We are lo­cated in the Student Center in room L101A. & Letter from the Editor Howdy Ho Ranger Joe! Full House references because I'm a 90s baby. But seriously, hey Rangers! I hope you all had a relaxing Spring Break. Most of you are probably really tan from your beach vacations. My skin is still a chalky milk-white, sort of like a turns that's been in water too long but hasn't dissolved all the way. Vivid imagery like that is why I'm an English major. Let's chat about how we can make the paper better for you guys, yeah? What would you like to see included in each issue? We're trying to incorporate ourselves into the 21st century slowly and surely, so follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Our website is beautiful, and we'll work on keeping you guys more entertained that way. If I get 15 emails saying you guys read this "Letter from the editor" (lawle020@uwp.edu), I'll have the staff record a Ranger News rap for the website. 15. Gauntlet thrown down. Seriously (although raps are completely serious), I en­courage all of you to get involved with TRN in some way, and let us know what you want out of your school paper. It's your voice just as much as it is ours. We're just the ones that get in trouble when we say things we shouldn't. Heh. Thursday April 3 2014 Career Bootcamp 12:00PM-1:00PM Student Center Spruce Room Strayligbt Podcast Interview 5:00PM Broadcast on the WIPZ Radio Station The Fundamentals of a Four-Generation Workforce 6:00PM-8;00PM Tallent Hall, Room 182 Friday April 4 Noon Concert Series: UWP Jazz Ensemble 12:00PM-1:00PM Bedford Hall 2014 Career Bootcamp 12:00PM- 1:00PM Student Center Spruce Room Sunday April 6 Student Nursing Association: 2014 Gala 4:00PM Student Center Ballroom Turn Up the Pink Softball Game 12:00PM UW-Parkside Softball Field Monday April 7 Island Drumming and Dance 6:00PM-9:00PM Tallent Hall, Orchard Room Tuesday April 8 Safety Education Courses: Racial Profiling 10:OOAM-11:00AM Student Center Poplar Room 2014 UW-Parkside Career Fair 11:00 AM- 1:00PM Student Center Ballroom Thursday April 10 The Fundamentals of Employment Interviewing 6:00PM-8:00PM Tallent Hall, Room 182 Crescent Creations 6:00PM 8:00PM Tallent Hall, Orchard Room Friday April 11 Noon Concert Series: UWP Opera Preview 12:00PM-1:00PM Bedford Hall Monday, April 14 Fall Priority Registration Begins Authentic Hawaiian Cooking & The Luau! 6:00PM-9:00PM Tallent Hall, Orchard Room **To find more going on at UW-Parkside, check out the events page on the UWP Website. 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! 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 43, April 3, 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 43 Headline Used for newspapers, the Headline element describes the main article of the issue. Student Body President and Vice President Sepanski and DeChant Impeached Series Number The series number of the original collection. UWPAC124 Ranger News Text Any textual data included in the document March 13,2014 *V% University of Wisconsin Parkside's Student Newspaper The Ranger News is written and edited by students of the University of Wisconsin Parkside and they are solely responsible for its editorial policy and content. Student Body President and Vice President Sepanski and DeChant Impeached Doria DeBartolo debar004@ u wp .edu A senate meeting was called to order by speaker Dustin Beth on Feb 24. The meeting minutes state that it was Senator Steven Miksch who made the motion to impeach President Annalee Sepanski and Vice President Mila DeChant. The motion was seconded by Senator Byron Dowse. Speaker Beth made it clear in the meeting that he would not be voting "yes" or "no" on the issue, but rather abstain since he needed to be neutral on the issue. Senators Miksch, Dowse, Tennyson, Mian, Naji, Longrie all voted to amend the agenda by impeaching President Sepanski and Vice President Mila. Senator Marybeth Perdomo abstained. The vote requirement is 3A of the senate for the amendment to pass. With 6 votes in the affirmative and one abstention by Senator Perdomo the speaker announced that the president and vice president had been impeached. Miss Sepanski and Miss Dechant were not present for [nor informed] of this meeting, no one in public Following the vote, Speaker Beth stated that by order of succession, he would become President. Nominated by Senator Beth and seconded by Senator Dowse, Senator Miksch was unanimously appointed by the senate as the new Speaker. On Monday Mar. 3 at 12 noon in the Oak Room PSG held their first regular meeting after this impeachment. President Beth mentioned that due to legal counsel the 2nd item on the agenda would be a revote and discussion on the previous meeting's impeachment resolution. It was perceived regarding this action that PSG was in violation of open meetings law. Pres. Beth stated that they will adhere to that counsel's suggestion to revote and re-discuss. Beth said he would be presiding from the meeting and only act as a chair. In discussion, Sen. Perdomo asked who the sponsors of the impeachment were, to which President Beth immediately responded "Senator Miksch". Sen. Miksch added that it was "[himself], Sen. Dowse, and Sen. Longrie" who sponsored the impeachment resolution. When asked by Sen. Perdomo if Dustin was aware of the upcoming impeachment resolution Sen. Miksch responded "no". Sen. Perdomo went on to ask who wrote the resolution to which Sen. Miksch responded "myself'. When the re-vote was taken, the majority was once again in the affirmative. The motion to approve and ratify the impeachment was made by Sen. Miksch and seconded by Sen. Dowse. Soon after the revote, Sen. Perdomo motioned to extend speaking rights to Miss Sepanski and Miss Dechant to speak. The motion was approved and they were each given a total of ten minutes to speak. President Sepanski addressed and strongly denied the resolution areas of which their impeachment was made upon which included: 1) President Sepanski has not visibly complied with Article III, Section I. " Provides oversight of departments within Student Life." of-the Constitution by not visibly or on the record of providing oversight of Student Life. 2) President Sepanski has not fulfilled Article III, Section II Each member shall maintain voting rights in Executive Board meetings, to be chaired by the President of the Constitution by not officially posting or hosting Executive Board meetings. 3) President Sepanski violated the boundaries of Executive Power by attempting to declare a SUFAC meeting and misconstruing her ability to call meetings of PSG. 4) Vice President DeChant has not fulfilled Article III, Section III Acts as the Parkside Student Government liaison to lobbying organizations and coordinates events with such organizations by not attending Student Representative Meetings, United Council Conventions, as well as coordinating events with said lobbying groups. 5) President Sepanski has not appointed a Parliamentarian or initiated a process since October leaving severe legal advising opportunities empty which violates Article II, Section II, II. 6) President Sepanski has not appointed an Elections Director within the 60 day margin of elections according to Chapter 5, Section 5.05 of the Bylaws. 7) President Sepanski failed to effectively handle the arising conflict between the SUFAC and former Director Nancy Jaimes. 8) President Sepanski and Vice President DeChant were not honest about the Travel Budget in specifics to the USSA Conference to which both have budgeted themselves to attend. 9) President Sepanski and Vice President DeChant have not been accountable to the Senate. 10) Vice President DeChant illegally allocated sponsorships without going through the Senate for approval. They also expressed sincere gratitude towards the Senators for their teamwork and efforts to fairly represent the UW- Parkside Student body. Dean McGuckin added: "On my behalf, for the record, there has been no misappropriation of money, no actions taken that violate any student policies or procedures here at the University of Wisconsin Parkside, and both the Chancellor and I have indicated to our two leaders that we will provide them with letters of recommendation based on the fact that information has been put out to the public in such a manner." PSG statements continued on page 7. Former President, Annalee Sepanski Former Vice President, Mila DeChant Appointed President, Dustin Beth Appointed Vice President, Alex Villapando Photos courtesy of the Kenosha News. The Ranger News March 13,2014 900 Wood Road Kenosha, WI53141 Phone: (262) 595-2287 Fax: (262) 595-2295 E-mail: rangernews@uwp.edu Editor in Chief: Maggie Lawler lawle020@uwp.edu Advertising Manager: Brandon Hopkins hopki017@uwp.edu Staff Reporters: Copy Editors: Photographer: Designers: Cartoonist: Robin Brown brown218@uwp.edu Doria DeBartolo debar004@ uwp .edu Kari Tower-Sevick tower003@uwp.udu Katlynne Davis davis086@uwp .edu Michael Jensen jense089@ u wp .edu Raymone Pajarillo pajar001@uwp.edu Doria DeBartolo debar004@uwp.edu Hannah Emery emery004@uwp.edu Maggie Lawler lawle020@u wp .edu Kari Tower-Sevick tower003@ u wp .udu Deanna Antony anton013@uwp.edu MISSION STATF.MF.NT: THE RANGER NEW S STRIVES TO INF ORM, EDUCATE, AN D ENG AGE THE UW-PARKSIDE COMMUNITY BY PUBLISHING WELL-WRITTEN, ACCURATE STUDENT J OURNALISM 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. ;>v. % * Letter from the editor Looks like its about that time again, Rangers. What a crazy few weeks, am I right? First olf, I'd like to point out that you all let me down. I asked you to come up to me and say "zebra cake" if you read the article, and you know how many people did that? One, and it was my father. Thanks a lot, guys. Just kidding, kind of. Our staff is growing! Its an amazing thing. These are the glory days. Come join us! We have donuts at layout, so there's an incentive for you. We also have someone that vacuums while we're trying to work. Shoutout to that guy. Seriously, we want to hear from all of you. If you have opinions on anything going on around campus, send us an email! The student body's opinion is so important. Faculty, we aren't excluding you either. Have something to say? Share it with us! This is your paper just as much as it is ours. We'd be nothing without an audience. And everything we write is for your benefit. This'll be the last issue until April, so keep "liking" us on Facebook. You can stay up to date that way, and we've got some fun things planned. I hope you all have a great Spring Break, enjoy the nicer weather! Thursday March 13 How I Learned To Drive 7:30PM-9:00PM Black Box Theatre Friday March 14 How I Learned To Drive 10:00AM Black Box Theatre Noon Concert Series: Student Recital 3:00PM-4:00PM* Bedford Concert Hall How 1 Learned To Drive 7:30PM Black Box Theatre Saturday March 15 Women's Softball vs. Quincy University 12:00PM-2:00PM Somers, WI - Case Softball Complex Sunday March 16 Women's Softball vs. Truman State University 12:00PM-2:00PM Somers, WI - Case Softball Complex Wednesday March 19 Bedford Concert Hall Thursday March 20 • 2rs BH Walnut Room Women's Softball vs. Winona State University 2:00PM-4:00PM Somers, WI - Case Softball Complex Friday March 21 Noon Concert Series: McKeever Duo 12:00PM-1:00PM Bedford Concert Hall Saturday March 22 Men's Baseball vs. University of Missouri - St. Louis 12:00PM-3:00PM Somers, WI - Oberbruner Field Sunday March 23 Mens Baseball vs. University of Missouri - St. Louis 12:00PM-3:00PM Somers, WI - Oberbruner Field 'Calendar says 3pm, but this might be a typo. All noon concerts are typically at 12pm. Noon Concert Series: Australian Chamber Orchesta Ensemble 12:00PM-1:00PM Is there something you want us to talk about in the next issue 1? Do you have a story suggestion? Send us an email at Rangernews@uwp edu! March 13,2014 The Ranger News 3 Doria DeBartolo debar004@uwp.edu BRING YOUR COLLEGE ID AND EARN A $5 BONUS EARN UP TO $280 YOUR FIRST MONTHI INTERSTATE BLOOD AND PLASMA • Less Cost • Fully Online • Flexible Schedule • Same UW Professors • Same UW Degree |H| UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN •ate* An online Associate of Arts <§ science degree Earn credits this summer toward your UW degree while having the flexibility you need with UW Colleges Online. New and exciting classes: • History of Rock & Roll (MUS 278) • Nutrition & Weight Control (HES 209) • Economic & Business Stats (BUS/ECO 243) Register now for summer classes. tiWlZAtI f on YOU! ONLINE.UWC.EDU/REGISTER Junior Haley Klinkhammer is in her third year here at Parkside. After graduating from Iremper High School, she decided it would suit her best to stay in Kenosha and apply to UW-Parkside. "I chose to go to Parkside so I could live at home to save money. When I was a freshman, I wasn't ready to leave home yet. I also grew up in Kenosha, and T love it here. So, I'm happy I stayed." Haley is currently working toward a bachelor's degree in communications. She chose the communications major because she still isn't quite sure-exactly what she would like to do after graduating, and taking this route will leave with open options. The communications major has a really broad assortment of classes that I find really interesting and can also be applied to everyday life," Haley commented. This semester, Haley is working on the second of three courses for the Conflict Analysis and Resolution Certificate (Comm 385), which is one of the classes that she has enjoyed the most at Parkside. "We do a lot of warm ups games and activities. Oftentimes everyone will write down a real life situation and each group chooses one to act out. We really make fools of ourselves, but we're comfortable with each other. Exercises like this really helped me open up more not only in this class, but in all of my classes," she added. Parkside has been a huge help in taking Haley in the right direction. She commented on the importance of networking and connections, and noted her appreciation for the relatively small number of students within her major, which has also allowed for a closer-knit group of students. "You never know where your classmates are going to be after graduation. Keeping in touch with a network of people can make a big difference in the future. One day we can all help each other out." Not only is Haley a hardworking and successful full time student at Parkside, but she is also an extremely talented singer/song writer. Her first EP entitled Finding Myself was released in 2011. Currently, she is working on a second album that she hopes to release within the next year. Her previous album was recorded at a local studio, but she is excited about this new album because it will be self-recorded with her own equipment. "The sound will turn out to be a little more real and personal on my second album." Haley has been singing for as long as she can remember. Since elementary Photo courtesy of Haley Klinkhammer school she was always involved in her school choir, and last year she sang with Parkside's choir. Along the way she has experimented with several instruments including the violin and guitar. After a few guitar lessons in 7th grade, Haley decided that she would continue on by teaching herself. She fell in love with acoustic guitar and has grown in to a brilliant musician. She has also just begun teaching herself how to play the piano. It may come as a surprise to most that Haley has decided to stray from a music major, but she says that "it wouldn't be something [she] loved to do anymore; it would be something [she] had to do." Haley mentioned that her greatest supporters are definitely her parents and her fans. She said some of her followers are still in contact with her today after first discovering her on YouTube almost seven years ago. As far as inspirations, Haley has been really into The Civil Wars lately, who are well known for the track "Safe and Sound" from The Hunger Games soundtrack. She says it's hard to point out a favorite artist b ecause her taste is constantly morphing and growing. Her inspirations come from many different artists. Haley hopes to put together a tour in the near future. Check out her YouTube Channel and follow her on twitter at http://www.youtube. com/haleybop5726 and http://www.twitter.com/haleybop5726. She is amazing. -• ••• " fit - $ I - 2053 22ND AVENUE KENOSHA, Wl 53140 PH. (262) 551-0479 WATCH TV OR STUDY WHILE YOU DONATEI EARN MONEY AND HELP SAVE LIVES! HOURS FRIDAY • 8:00AM~4:00PM SATURDAY 8:G0AM-3 SUNDAY CLOSED The Ranger News March 13,2014 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! Eve Ensler's Production of A The March 13th, 7 pm Student Center Cinema The award-winning play is based on V-Day Founder/ playwright Eve Ensler's interviews with more than 200 women. With humor and grace-the piece celebrates women's sexuality and strength. Through this play and the liberation of this one word, countless women throughout the world have taken control of their bodies and their lives. For more than twelve years, The Vagina Monologues has given voice to experiences and feelings not previously exposed in public. OPEN TO EVER YONE WHO LOVES VAGINAS! EVENT PRICE: $4 Percentage of proceeds will go to Women & Children's Horizons Inc. \ fcT \ IAI \ I RJommm and Ekifdnen'* fjaelsant, ,.9nt. Sponsored by UUJ-Parkside U/ome n's Center UNIVERSITY OR I WlSCONS! Mini.; ,,1, SAVAGLIO LW LY VISION 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, Kate Spade, Max Mara, Harley Davidson, J-Lo, Banana Republic and many more! 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As she was called then, Li'l Bit recalls sweet remembrances of driving with her uncle intermingled with an inappropriate sexual relationship. For adult audiences, this story is a remarkably humane and surprisingly humorous reflection on family dysfunction. [For mature audiences. "Rated R"] Due to the subject matter, there will be guest speakers and talkbacks following most shows: Thursday, March 13th: John Moore, Assistant Professor, Communication Dept. "Communicating Pain: The Health Benefits of Talking about Traumatic Events" Friday, March 14th: (10 am): Talk-back with Director and Cast of How I Learned to Drive Friday, March 14th: (7:30 show): Marcy Hufendick, Program Manager and Senior Counselor, Student Health and Counseling Center & Kelly Horvath, University Police "Resources & Support Systems for Victims, Survivors and Those Who Care about Them" Saturday, March 15th: Josef Benson, Assistant Professor, English Department: "The Trafficking of Women and the Incest Taboo in How I Learned to Drive" How I Learned to Drive An adult drama by Paula Vogel, Black Box Theatre Sponsored by WRJN 92.1 FM/ WEZY1400 AM March 13, 14, & 15 at 7:30 p.m. March 14 at 10 a.m.; March 16 at 2p.m. . Tickets: Students $10, UWP Employees $14, General $18 Boxoffice@uwp.edu, (262) 595-2564 Or order online: UWParksideTickets.com 1 ItBqTiB HITS prf c&tfMTy How I Learned To Drive Mar. 7,8, 13,14.&15 7:30 pm by Paula Vogel Mar. 14 at 10 am Mar. 16 at 2 pm 6 The Ranger News March 13,2014 Figure Studies exhibit comes to UW-Parkside Foundation Gallery Kari Tower-Sevick tower003@uwp. edu The Foundation Gallery here at UW-Parkside is currently filled with the work of 28 artists that all focus on the human figure and how it is viewed. While there are many artists featured in the Figure Studies exhibit, 1 will briefly review Philip Schultz and Amy Misurelli-Sorensen, as well as the style they incorporate into their work. Philip Schultz is a unique artist. He has his master's degree from UW-Milwaukee and uses a small studio in Racine to craft his work, which is formed from various types of media. Mr. Schultz is a sculptor, painter and sketch artist. One of his works that deals with the human figure is "The Malcontent", a cast bronze sculpture which features a woman in dress. Most of his works deal with the human figure in some way. For a while now, Schultz has been trying to ask Congress to consider disabled artists and the difficulties that have in selling their work. This is a question that is important to Schultz, who lives with mental illness and uses his medium of art to bring light to this sensitive subject. Philip Schultz's work allows the viewer to see the world through his eyes, and to appreciate what he has contributed to the exhibit at Parkside. Amy Misurelli-Sorensen is the Gallery director and curator here at Parkside, but she is also an artist. Her work specifically explores the female form. MisurelliSorensen graduated from Parkside in 2004 and received her master's degree from American University in 2008. She uses both sketches and photography as mediums through which to express her ideas. One can see the beauty of the female form in her work, which has been shown across the country. The subject of her photography is women in underwear who have been photographed in public places. In her sketch work, the human form is still highly visible. Amy's work features women doing everyday activities as well as some activities that may not be so common. For example, one of her sketches features a female trying to get out of waders, and after the third frame it is visible that the subject is wearing a two-piece suit underneath the waders. Her works come alive and it's clear to see what MisurelliSorenson as an artist is attempting to express. While these are just two of the artists featured at the Figure Studies exhibit, it is worthwhile to take the time to browse through the gallery. It is amazing how the subject of the human figure can inspire such wonderful works. This exhibit is open until March 23, and the Foundation Gallery is open from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. UWP Art in the Library The Color Run comes to Racine Robin Brown robin218 @ uwp .edu Robin Brown robin218 @ uwp .edu On May 24, 2014 The Color Run is coming to Racine! Colorful races have been quite a trend throughout America recently. If you are unfamiliar with The Color Run, it's a 5K race in which participants are blasted with colored powder at certain checkpoints along the course. When you reach the end, you are completely covered in various colored powders. It's a fun way to get exercise with friends and family. If you register for the event before March 15, the price is $40 per person. This includes your spot in the race, a Color Run t-shirt, tri-colored headband, shoulder sling, tattoos and more! Sign-in starts at 9 a.m. at Pershing Park in Racine with the race starting shortly after. When you cross the finish line there's a Finish Festival consisting of music, dancing and color throws. Although it's dubbed a "race" there is no set time limit or prize for finishing first. It's meant to be a fun event for you to enjoy without the stress of having to rush through it. For those concerned about the health hazards of the colored powder, rest assured its colored cornstarch that has been approved to be safe and non-toxic. If you are concerned about inhaling the powder, it has been suggested that you bring a bandana to cover your mouth or nose. To register for this event visit: www.thecolorrun.com/racine/2014-05-24. The UW-Parkside library is hosting its semi-annual art exhibit starting March 19, with the work being displayed through April 30. The show will feature art of all mediums from students, faculty, staff and alumni. Although the works will not be sold, the library will provide each artist's contact information if requested. The show will have an opening reception at 12 p.m. on March 19 where there will be a chance to meet with the artists and enjoy refreshments. The show is a great way to get involved on campus, and whether or not you have submitted a piece for consideration, the opening reception will be an enjoyable event for all. If you can't make it to the opening reception, you should consider stopping by the library before April 30 to see the wonderful ait provided by our community. For specifications about the show please visit: blogs.uwp.edu/ library art March 13,2014 The Ranger News 7 PSG Impeachment Reaction Statements44 While I'm very disappointed with the Senate's actions regarding the impeachment, I recognize their vision for wanting to move forward with accountability and transparency. I remained neutral throughout the whole process which will allow me to work to meet the standards of what the Senate outlined in their impeachment resolution. My Vice President Alex Villalpando and I are prepared to work very hard over the next few weeks to prepare a new approach to representing students. As always, I welcome fellow students to share their concerns and ideas for how to make our campus work! 55 -Student Body President Dustin Beth 44 Almost all the senators, minus a few, are afraid to speak up. Dustin Beth has constantly harassed senators and fills them with empty promises. They don't know what his true intentions are, which are simple: Dustin is in it for himself - no one else. He has no problem using as many people as possible to get things his way. The impeachment was completely a move on his part. I know that the Senator who is the Speaker now claims that it was his idea, but I'm not a fool. Dustin's hands were all over this. He practically signed it. I'm ashamed that PSG has become an organization that lacks integrity. Annalee and Mila have worked so hard; harder than the previous Presidents and Vice Presidents. They are both extremely un-bias and want what's best for the student body. They are good people and Dustin tried to tarnish their reputation, but that didn't work out so well for him. The impeachment was without merit and I could have argued until I turned blue in the face for Annalee and Mila. The senators that voted to impeach Annalee and Mila either believed Dustin's lies or were too afraid of him to vote how they really feel. I really hope things change. I do. 59 -Senator Marybeth Perdomo Tammy McGuckin, photo courtesy of the UW Parkside Website 44 It has been a pleasure working with two student leaders who have actively advocated on behalf of all Parkside students. The traits they exhibited in their roles as PSG President and Vice President - dedication, passion, support, and leadership - are to be commended. ^ } -Tammy McGuckin, Dean of Students Dear UW-Parkside Student Government Senators: I am writing to express my appreciation for the leadership and representation of students' voices provided by Miss Annalee Sepanski and Ms. Mila DeChant. Since being elected to serve as PSG President and Vice President, Annalee and Mila have represented the UW-Parkside Student Body at the Chancellor's Governance meetings, UW-Parkside Master Planning meetings, campus visits for Provost candidates, and the College of Arts and Humanities Student Advisory committee. Miss Sepanski and Ms. DeChant consistently represent the diverse interests of our student body and provide an excellent voice for student issues. During a recent Governance Leaders meeting, Annalee and Mila received a round of applause from the faculty, academic staff, and classified staff governance leaders and members of the Chancellor's Cabinet for their leadership and commitment to serving UW-Parkside students. I am proud of the service, voice, and leadership provided by Miss Sepanski and Ms. DeChant. Sincerely, Debbie Ford, Chancellor Chancellor Ford,>hoto courtesy of the UW Parkside Website. **Annalee and Mila were approached for comment, but decided not to run statements at this time. 8 The Ranger News March 13, 2014 Actually we fix phones, tablets, iPads and computers! We fix iPhones (262) 484-4196 2701 B 18th Street Kenosha, WI 53144 www.TechHelpTTi.com Located in Glenwood Crossings next to Domino's Pizza Show your student ID and receive 10% off all repairs! We know Tech. We're here to Help. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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UWPAC124 Ranger News Text Any textual data included in the document February 27, 2014 *v% University of Wisconsin Parkside's Student Newspaper Marketing major now offered at UW-Parkside Doria DeBartolo debar004@uwp.edu The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents approved a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing for the University of Wisconsin-Parkside during their February meeting this past Friday. Currently marketing is only offered as a business management concentration and the major will begin offering in the fall of this year. The marketing program here at Parkside has been noted as an area of significant strength for our University by interim dean of the College of Business, Economics and Computing, Dr. Dirk Baldwin, and it is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB). Adding the marketing major to our list of offered degrees here at Parkside will satisfy the growing student demand for sales and marketing courses. Turning the concentration into a major will also make the high quality of our particular program better noted and recognizable to other AACSB Universities. Baldwin mentioned that, "Our marketing program has been the equivalent of a major for years." Baldwin also stated that, "Marketing is one of the growing areas of professional opportunity for college grads, and a recent study showed that 80% of business grads will have a position in sales or marketing at some point in their careers." A major contributor to the final decision to offer a marketing major at Parkside was the extraordinary success of our students. We have marketing students that have received national and international honors. Parkside sales and marketing students Joshua Frazier, Carlyse Mayfield, Jeremy Mishork and Nathan Whittaker recently won first place at the 2013 National Team Sales Competition. The competition was held at the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University where our Parkside students defeated teams from Syracuse, Toledo, Indiana and the University of Wisconsin. Photo and caption courtesy of the UW-Parkside website: From left, Nathan Whittaker, Jeremy Mishork, Carlyse Mayfield and Joshua Frazier represented UW-Parkside in the National Team Sales Competition. Also placing in the top five was Syracuse coming in fifth, UW-Madison in fourth, Indiana third and Toledo in second. Prizes were $2,000 for first place, $1,500 for second place and $1,000 for third place. The competition consisted of a fictional situation in which each team had to convince a buyer for a convenience store chain (role played by employees of Altria Group Distribution Company and 3M Corporation) to test carrying craft beer in order to assist them in meeting their profitability goals. Once the teams convinced the buyer of the value, they were then able to present their case to the senior management at that account. Black History, American History should span more than one month Brandon Hopkins hopkiO 17 @u wp ,edu Morgan Freeman's quote "Black history is American history" reminds us how Black history shouldn't be celebrated in only one month, but every day. History is still happening daily. With that said, February is national Black History Month. We thought in this issue we would highlight key African American civil pioneers from each of the 12 months so that we can illustrate how Black history doesn't just happen in February. January 15,1929 -Martin Luther King Jr. was born, an American pastor and an activist who would one day become a key figure in the African-American Civil Rights Movement. February 3,1870- American Congress ratifies the 15th amendment, finally granting African American men the right to vote. Although this was a big step for all people, this was only the beginning in a long battle for equality. March 8th, 1977-Henry L. Marsh 111 becomes the first African American elected mayor of Richmond, VA. April 5, 1951- Washington, D.C. Municipal Court appeals outlawed segregation in restaurants. May 17, 1954- U.S. Supreme Court declares segregation in public schools unconstitutional in Brown v. Board of Education. June 14, 1864- Congress rules that African American soldiers must receive the same pay as white soldiers. July 13, 1965-Thurgood Marshall became the first African American man to be appointed U.S. Solicitor General. August 24, 1950- Judge Edith Sampson named first black delegate to United Nations. September 12,1992-Dr. Mae C. Jemison became one of the first African American women to travel into outer space. October 27, 1954- Benjamin O. Davis Jr. becomes the first African American general of the U.S Air Force. November 18,1787- Sojourner Truth was born. She would go on to become a key civil abolitionist and woman's rights activist. December 5, 1955- MLK Jr. o rganizes Birmingham bus boycott, which signaled the beginning of what would become the Civil Rights Movement. "Black history is American history" and should be celebrated every day, not just in one month. Without the sacrifices and achievements of these people, our country would not be what it is today. Even though the world is still a complicated place, it is a better place because of these people and the things they have done for our nation and us. To finish off Black History Month, the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and the Music Department are holding a special Martin Luther King Jr. celebration on Feb. 28. The celebration takes place in Bedford Hall and goes from 1 lam until 2pm. I will certainly be attending, and so should you! Check out the Ranger News online for coverage of the event. **These historical facts were obtained from the Camden City School District website in regards to Black History education. Photo courtesy of Appalachian State University. The Ranger News February 27,2014 900 Wood Road Kenosha, WI53141 Phone: (262) 595-2287 Fax: (262) 595-2295 E-mail: rangernews@uwp.edu Editor in Chief: Maggie Lawler, lawle020@ uwp .edu Advertising Manager: Brandon Hopkins hopkiO 17 @ uwp .edu Staff Reporters: Copy Editors: Photographer: Designer: Cartoonist: Nick Davis davisl52@uwp.edu Doria DeBartolo debai004@uwp.edu Kari Tower-Sevick tower003 @ u wp .udu Katlynne Davis davis086@uwp.edu Michael Jensen jense089@uwp.edu Raymone Pajarillo pajar001@uwp.edu Maggie Lawler lawle020@uwp.edu Deanna Antony antonOl 3@uwp.edu MISSION STATEMENT: THE RANGER NEWS STRI VES TO INFOR M, EDUcate, AND ENGAGE THE UW-PA RKSIDE COMMUNITY BY PUBLISHING WELL-WRITTEN, ACCURATE STUDENT JO URNALISM ON A BI- 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 L101 A. •r to Letter from the editor Hey Rangers! I hope you all enjoyed the first issue of the semester. We've got plenty of good stuff coming your way. I also hope your semesters have been running smoothly. I know mines been crazy busy. A lot of you came by to see us during the Org Fair, that was pretty cool. You should join! We'd love to have you. We've got some great writers working with us (don't get me wrong we could always use more) but we really need some graphic designers to help with imaging and page layout. If that sounds like something you're interested in, send me an email! My email is listed in that little box to the left of this text. Let's s ee. What else can we talk about? OH. How about this crazy weather? One day it's a literal blizzard, and the next day it's sunny and 45. Then, wait for it, we get a wind storm. I honestly thought someone shoved me in the back this morning when I walked in. Nope, just Mother Nature being a jerk. Yesterday in the slushy mess my shoes got water-logged. That was super pleasant. Also, keep in mind this is written in advance (since we have to send the paper to the printer early) so I might seem a little late with all my information. I'm not, I promise. I'm hip, I'm with it. Since we're wrapping up, I want to play a game. To see how many of you read this (or if you're brave enough to do it) I want to, challenge you to do something. If you've read my letter from the editor, and you see me in the hallway, walk up to letter from the editor. If I get zero...I'm going to be sad. me and say "zebra cake." I'll know what you're talking about, Don't make me sad, guys. Help a sista out. Enjoy the isand we'll see how many people I get. I'll post it in my next sue! See you in a few! Thursday February 27 Spinning Class - Ranger Wellness 12:00PM-12:45PM SAC Fieldhouse Friday February 28 15th Annual MLK Celebration 11:00AM-2:00PM Bedford Concert Hall Noon Concert Series: MLK Concert 12:00PM-1:00PM Bedford Concert Hall Zumba Fitness Party 6:00PM-8:00PM Parkside Ballroom Wednesday March 5 Story Rangers 11:00 AM-12:00PM Walnut Room Thursday March 6 UW-Hogwarts: Wand Making 12:30PM Poplar Room Friday March 7 Noon Concert Series: Student Recital 12:00PM-1:00PM Bedford Concert Hall **Also make sure you check out the Figure Studies Exhibit in the art gallery. It's running through the end of March, and there's some great work there to browse. TJ, (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.edul What's new: Letters to the Editor Letters to the Editor is a new column we're working on developing here at The Ranger News. Instead of listening to'what we have to say, we want to know what you have to say. You can seriously talk about whatever you want! Within reason...of course. Keep in mind we're still a college organization. Have a complaint about parking (trust us, we get that a lot). Well here's your chance to be heard by every reader of the paper. Don't like the way something is being done on campus? Express yourself! The pen is mightier than the sword, unless you live in Winterfell. Hey, maybe you have some praise for the school. Go ahead and write a letter saying how happy you are that you chose this university. This is your space to do whatever you want with it. You can advertise for a club, raise awareness for an issue you feel is missing from our campus, or even advertise thai you re looking for a date next Saturday night. We dont care! We just want to hear from you, because we love you and we value your opinions. Cool, yeah? If you want to write a letter to the Editor, send us an email at rangernews@uwp.edi with the title: Letter to the Editor. Who knows, you might see your words in the next issue. February 27,2014 The Ranger News 3 ORG SHOUTOUT UW-Parkside Football Club is back and better than ever. The team will be coached by New Head Coach Will Mulvaney (coaching experience at U of Michigan, U of Conn, Hedson Valley College-NY) along with a full coaching staff and Athletic Trainer. There will be spring practices and Independent Schedule in the fall. For more information email uwparksidefootballclub@gmail. com or call 262-880-3334." % UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN Colleges Online An online Associate of Arts & Science degree Earn credits this summer toward your UW degree while having the flexibility you need with UW Colleges Online. • Less Cost • Fully Online • Flexible Schedule • Same UW Professors • Same UW Degree New and exciting classes: • History of Rock & Roll (MUS 278) • Nutrition & Weight Control (HES 209) • Economic & B usiness Stats (BUS/ECO 243) Register now for summer classes. theteAd fox YOU! ONLINE.UWC.EDU/REGISTER TNUBEESIF ©IPOIPILEG H Say hello to International Student Peng Wang Doria DeBartolo debar004@uwp.edu Peng Wang began his journey here at Parkside in the fall semester of 2012. He traveled here all the way from Beijing, China, where he spent 3 years studying food science at the University of Beijing, School of Business and Technology. Peng knew he wanted to study in the U.S. at some point in his student career since he was in high school. Through International University ties, the opportunity arose to study in the U.S. Thrilled about his acceptance into foreign programs, Peng narrowed his options down to two schools: University of Wisconsin-Parkside, and a university in California. "Coming from the hectic lifestyle in Beijing, I was looking for an environment that is a bit calmer. After talking to students who have studied in America and at Parkside in particular, my decision became clear," says Peng. He added that his absolute favorite thing about Parkside is the tranquil environment and atmosphere as well as the diverse student body. Accustomed to the fast paced urban lifestyle in Beijing, the switch to a calmer UW-Parkside was a unique experience for Peng. The connection to nature that the Parkside campus offers is also a piece of his experience that Peng really enjoys. He lives on campus and says that for him waking up to the sight of deer and being surrounded by trees and natural beauty is completely out of the ordinary. "In the fall semester, the scene was breathtaking", he adds. So many of us are so used to this scenery that we often forget to stop and really appreciate it. Peng also mentioned that the environment on campus has an immense positive affect on his studies; the affect can only truly be recognized if you have previously studied elsewhere. His experience with such a diverse student body has also been quite rewarding. Peng commented that he truly values the opportunity to meet people from all over the world, and he has made friendships that he hopes to hold on to even after he returns to China. "I was pleasantly surprised to find that it is so easy to grow friendships here, the students and Professors are so extraordinarily kind and eager to help make my Parkside and U.S. experience a positive one," he mentions. Peng is currently finishing up. his Bachelors in Chemistry and will be graduating this May. Some of his recent courses taken include Physical Chemistry Lab, Analytical Chemistry, and an independent study on the absorption spectrum. In the classPhoto courtesy of Peng Wang. room, Peng noted the unique teaching style here at Parkside and mentions that many of the professors take "a more independent approach" to teaching. After completing his degree at Parkside, Peng has hopes of pursuing graduate studies in the U.S. in the field of food science. He wants to return to China and begin his career working in a lab. Peng is grateful for this experience as it will give him a significant edge when applying for jobs in China. The cultural experience, above all, he says, is something he will never forget. When asked if he will ever return to the U.S. after his graduate studies his prompt response was "Definitely. 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No, he wanted me to be an architect because I really liked them there Lego blocks. And honestly, what kid doesn't like them? "The Lego Movie" is nothing if not a wild ride through every kids imagination. Its pure, unfettered nostalgia unleashed, upon the wide-eyed twenty-somethings who can't help but sit on the edge of their seats, squirming and geeking out with childish glee, clapping happy-happy-joy-joy as random and not-so-random toys come to life and sing "Everything is Awesome." Everything about "The Lego Movie" is awesome, by the way. Of course, how could you go wrong with the directors of "21 Jump Street", Chris Miller and Phil Lord, when you give them not only a ton of Legos to play with, but actors like Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks, Morgan Freeman, Will Arnett, Will Ferreil, Liam Neeson, Allison Brie, or Charlie Day? You can't. It's almost physically and theoretically impossible to have a cast like that, mingled with little yellow, plastic figures who don't have a full range of motion. The result is one of the most imaginative films about a child's imagination we've seen in a long, long time. There's more comedy in this film's "Kragle" than there is in half of the supposed comedies coming out these past few weeks (Looking at you Ride Along). When Batman comes in and happens to be the boyfriend of the main characters crush you really can't help but...squeal. It's thrilling to see Batman, Gandalf, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Pirates, Dumbledore, and more sweet fictional characters popping up to make brief cameos in what might be a top contender for best animated film of the year. Finally there is a piece of animation that doesn't fall into the popular Computer animation style we've been bombarded with for the last decade and a half. Unlike "Frozen", or "The Croods", or "Despicable Me 2", "The Lego Movie" has the gift of being an already integrated physical presence for us. We don't Photo courtesy ofForbes.com. have to identify with the characters quite the same way because we already do identify with them. We've played with them, played as them, and we've felt their sting on the soles of our feet after that identifying. Closer to stop motion while watching it, still mostly computer animated, and yet set in physical reality, while simultaneously animation-there's a lot more going on in The Lego Movie than one would think. It took millions of Legos to complete the film, but it was a collaborative work of much more than pieces of plastic and Krazy Glue. Will Arnett plays one of the funniest renditions of the Batman character we've seen since Adam West. He's so over the top and full of himself that it's hard to not be charmed by the simple fine, "I'm Batman." He's the perfect antithesis of Chris Pratt's Emmet, who is so painfully ordinary that other Lego people dislike him because of his incredible blandness. But it's Emmet, not Batman, or Wyldstyle (the leading lady played by Banks) , who has the power to change the evil Lord Business (Ferreil). As a testament to the power of individuality, "The Lego Movie" will stand as a modern pillar of hope for every ordinary kid, young, old, or middleaged, who has that little voice in their head telling them they can't do it, whatever "it" may be. "Its About Time" to pick up the new Young the Giant album Maggie Lawler lawle020@uwp.edu Young the Giant, an indie rock band out of Irvine, California, bounded onto the music scene in 2011 when they performed their hit "My Body" at the MTV VMAs. Since then, they've toured the country and never looked back. Young the Giant emerged in 2010 after a six year stint as The Jakes. The Jakes didn't have 'too much success, but their song "Shake My Hand" remains popular among fhns. The band exploded with their first self titled album (that dropped in 2010) debuting hits like "Cough Syrup and "Apartment." "Cough Syrup" was a massive triumph, even being covered on Fox's hit TV show Glee. Their freshman album brought with it a sweet, alternative sound that was refreshing to hear on the radio. That said, some fans are uncertain about the band's sophomore album "Mind Over Matter" which was released on Jan. 21. "Mind Over Matter" offers an even broader variety than its predecessor. The album has everything from slow acoustic jams like "Firelight" to catchy electronic beats such as "Daydreamer" and "Anagram." If you're looking for a slick drumline, look no further than "Eros. No matter where you are, Young the Giant will take you away on a musical vacation. Their sound changes more frequently than their name, and each track seems even better than Young the Giant doesn't just offer one version of their tunes. They also have a series called "In The Open" where they cover all of their music in areas they've explored while on tour. This is something they've continued doing with their second album, as it was so successful the first time around. If you're interested in seeing them perform live, Young the Giant will be coming to The Rave in Milwaukee on March 23. It's definitely worth the price. Fans of Young the Giant's first album will fall in love with the band all over agaift* The album is an exploration of new sound, and does not disappoint. Electronic notes intermingle with the band's indie rock sound, creating a unique blend. Although some are uncertain, claiming Young the Giant has "lost its roots," I applaud the band for trying out a new sound. Once you take a listen, I can assure you at least one of their songs will be stuck in your head all day. If you can't sing along you'll at least bob your head. It's impossible to be in a bad mood when you listen to their upbeat, poppy sound. They're just some guys from Cali, aren't they? Enjoy their lighthearted music and dance a little bit. It'll make your commute to work or campus a lot less boring every day. With a fresh sound and fresh tour, Young the Giant is making a giant splash in the music Photos courtesy of Young the Giant's website, scene. Check them out on iTunes, YouTube, or Spotify when you get the chance. I promise you the last. Seriously. The album sounds like one smooth pro- won't be disappointed, gression, and not just a jumble of random songs. It's fluid and extremely successful. Put down the smart phone, fill up a bucket Maggie Lawler lawle020@uwp.edu I was scrolling through Facebook yesterday when I came across a really cool advertisement. I know, I know. Most ads are usually scam, but this one was different. It was an ad for Unicef. For 2014, they've decided to take the Tap Project to a whole new level, by issuing a challenge to the public. The Tap Projects mission is to provide clean drinking water for children everywhere. According to Unicef, 768 million people don't have access to clean drinking water. It's baffling, right? If you're wondering how to help, this year it's easier than ever, and it won't even cost you a dime. All you have to do is put down your cell phone. Yeah, you read that right. That's it. That's the challenge. Unicef is encouraging all of us to put down our smart phones and help save a child's life. For every 10 minutes you go without your cell phone, the Tap Projects sponsors will donate one day's worth of clean water to a child in need. It's simple. All you have to do is go to tap. unicefusa.org and follow the instructions. Once you set your phone down it's as easy as that. I know what you're thinking. Sometimes we really do need our phones all day. I get it. We have important calls to make, emails to read, it happens. But what about while you're sleeping? If you get six hours of sleep in a night, and you leave your phone set to the Tap Project, you've just donated 36 days worth of clean water. That's over a month. Can you even imagine that? Think of the difference you'd be making in someone's life, and all while you're asleep. Unicef says that 1,400 children die every day from diseases they receive from unsafe water and a lack of basic sanitation facilities. You can be a solution to that problem, and all it takes is 10 minutes without sending a text. I've donated a day's worth of water while I type this up. If you want to get into the nitty gritty of it all, you can check out Unicef's website and it'll break down the numbers on what's actually being donated per 10 minutes. It wont be as impressive as it sounds in their ad campaign, but it's still a great cause. If we all donated just an ounce of our time, we'd be donating barrels of water in no time. See what I did there? Water puns. I guess what I'm trying to say is that it feels really good to give, and it's as simple as setting your phone down. If turning off Flappy Bird can save a child's life, doesn't that seem worth it? Photos courtesy of UnicefUsa.org. Nonreligious Individuals: a forgotten minority Nick Davis davisl52@uwp.edu A 2006 study of 2,000 American households by the University of Minnesota showed that more than any other minority, Americans distrust Atheists more than any other group; often associating them with immorality, including criminal behavior, extreme materialism, and elitism. As a nonreligious individual myself, I can confirm the existence of such stereotypes. First off, I grew up Catholic. I was baptized, attended church with my mom's family, and was fairly educated on The Bible and its teachings, but even from a young age it never connected with me, it just didn't click. It was not until high school that I started to think that Catholicism and religion may not be for me. After a lot of thought, conversations, and research I discovered Agnosticism, the belief that knowing the origins of the Universe and whether or not a deity exists is unknowable. It made sense to me. It was as simple as that, and for many years, there was no conflict with my beliefs from individuals close to me or strangers. It was not until my first semester of college at the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, CO that these stereotypes and connotations began to cause problems. It caused me to have very few friends on a very religious campus, ended the 15 month relationship I was in, and lead to my withdrawing from school, attending UW-Parkside and coming back home. Once I got back home, I still had a lot of questions about religion and talked to many religious friends of mine in hopes of finding some answers. More often than not, however, my asking questions and pointing out what I thought to be flaws in Christianity for myself ended in an argument and a crippled friendship. People who I was close to were now looking down on me, trying to convince me that I was flawed, and thought of me as immoral. Through my personal experiences, there was one constant I could not escape; it is okay for religious individuals to talk down to nonreligious individuals, but it is offensive for me to ask questions about someone's religious beliefs. This really bothers me. We are all given freedom of religion by the Declaration of Independence, and we are also free to be without religion, so what makes some religious individuals think they are better than me and other nonreligious individuals in their eyes? I have no answer. Now, I understand that my personal experiences may not be uniform amongst all nonreligious individuals and there are a lot of religious people who are accepting of all religions and also a lack of religion, but there are without a doubt, a lot of misconceptions and stereotypes towards nonreligious individuals. That being said, the next time you talk to a nonreligious individual about beliefs and religion, if you wander into that social taboo, take the time to know them before you judge them. There are both great and awful people from all backgrounds, so stop judging a book by its cover and get to know people for who they are and not for who they pray to. Picking the right health insurance plan for you Kari Tower-Sevick to wer003 @ u wp .udu With all the news about the insurance exchanges and many people being uninsured I would like to provide a quick look at the basics of insurance I have learned in the past ten years. I have worked in healthcare in various roles and want to share with you what I have learned about the ins and outs of health insurance and important questions to ask prior to coverage. When deciding if one needs insurance, remember that the unexpected may and probably will happen. I was involved in a car accident in 2008 and was very happy I had health insurance, as my medical bills without it would have forced me to file for bankruptcy. You first have to decide whether or not you want health insurance. If you do not have insurance and get sick or hurt, how are you going to take care of the bills? I can hear someone saying "but if I have to pay for insurance anyway, I could just put that money towards medical bills." By having medical insurance, most medical bills have a reduced fee due to the insurance company having a contract with that medical provider. While some healthcare providers offer discounts for the uninsured, not all do. What kind of health insurance is the best? This depends on what you want out of your health insurance. There are plans that are only limited plans and there are catastrophic plans. These plans tend to be less expensive but do not cover much. Another option is a Preferred Provider Organization where you can decide who you want to see and have more control over your healthcare. Some of you may have heard of a HMO. HMO stands for a Healthcare Maintenance Organization and they control costs by keeping you in their group. A high deductible plan is one in which you are able to place money aside to help defray the high costs of this plan but expect to pay at least $3,000 out of your own pocket. A POS plan is a point of service plan that combines the benefits of an HMO with a PPO. If you want the ability to choose your doctor a PPO may be a better choice than a HMO would be. I have had HMO insurance and PPO insurance. All insurances have their positives and negatives. One tool I have found helpful when determining what insurance to get for me and my husband is to figure out how many times I went to a physician last year and how many times my husband did. By looking at last years healthcare expenses you can get a better sense of what works in your particular situation. You'll also want to factor in things like planning for a child, or if the plan will include your significant other. Here is a breakdown of common terms many of the insurance companies use that may be confusing or unclear. A copay applies each time you see a medical provider unless otherwise stated. Deductible is what you have to pay before the insurance covers at its usual rate. Coinsurance is a percent of the charge that you will be responsible for; the rates vary for plan to plan and if the provider is in network or not. A plan that lists 80/20 typically means that once a deductible is paid you are responsible for 20% of the bill. Almost all insurance companies have an out of pocket maximum which is the most you can expect to pay out of pocket. You'll also want to watch to see if there is coverage for out of network care. I hope that you would never need health insurance, but it's very important to have. Photo courtesy of the Better Business Bureau. Respect the levels of the library: the higher you climb the greater you shine (within reason) Katlynne Davis davis086@uwp.edu So here we all are again: it's about four weeks into the spring semester, and our brains are crying out for the Netflix marathons of winter break. Or maybe you've decided that winter break never ended. Either way, the spring semester doesn't discriminate; it's going to keep coming at you with full force until you're doubled over in mental agony, crying hysterically over a mountain of assignments and wishing that adulthood could be as optional as choosing what veggies to have on your Subway sub. "No thanks, I don't think I'll take any adulthood today." Talk about first world problems. Anyhow, it's at this time of the semester that we begin to acquaint ourselves with that faithful haven of productivity—our old friend, the UWP library. Whether you choose to head to the library or the requirements of an assignment compel you, most of us find ourselves theie at one point or another, desperately looking for a relief from the noise of main hallways. But is the library really a quiet sanctuary where all homework can be finished in record time, free from distraction? Even if you've only spent ten minutes in the UWP library in the entirety of your time spent here at Parkside, you know that the answei to this question is an emphatic NO. If I could take every story I've heard about so and so who wouldn't get off of their phone and every Facebook status about how this guy tried to open a bag of chips for 1WENTY minutes, I'd have enough material to compile an Encyclopedia Britannica sized set of complaints about the library. True, working in the library can be annoying, mainly because other people are there. But over the years of my own academic career here at Parkside, I've devised an entire theory about the library, and how to get the most out of the time I have to spend there. I know what you're probably thinking: "Wow, this girl has been at Parkside for wayyy too long. She needs to hurry up and graduate already." Truer words have never been spoken. But in all seriousness, if you think about the library in terms of levels—both physical and abstract—your life will be easier. For example, the first floor is without a doubt the loudest and most annoyance-ridden floor of the entire library. People on their phones, blaring music from their headphones, and talking about that thing that happened at. that party last weekend that you really don't need to know about. In a first floor environment, you could do quick and simple things like check your email, Facebook or maybe do some light reading. Before you decide to sit down and dig in, remind yourself that you're on the first floor, and that the most irritating person in the world is bound to sit right next to you at some point. As you move up, things can only get better. The second floor is sort of a wildcard, with some rowdiness scattered here and there. But the third floor is serious business; this is where I find myself when things get real. So when the full force of the semester finally decides to hit you below the belt, keep in mind that you're probably not going to finish that 15 page paper in one day if you stick to the first floor of the library. Just sayin'. Weekly Horoscopes - See what the stars have in store for you! Pisces (February 19-March 20): Yenti Caramel Macchiato's are a necessity in life, but that doesn't mean you're allowed to cut in line, Pisces. If you try that again your peers are going to more than give you a death stare. I hope you carry burn cream regularly. Aries (March 21-April 19): We all know that this winter weather has been terrible, Aries, but at some point you're going to have break that parental bond and tell your mother that you don't need to be bundled up in a snowsuit before you drive to class every day. Taurus (April 20-May 20): I hate to have to break it to you Taurus, but the job of the Campus Concierge isn't to supply you with hot towels and make reservations for you and your friends at BDubbs. Get it together. Gemini (May 21-June 20): As it turns out, you need some serious time away from social media, poor Gemini. "#Eng landandFranceareinarelationshipandit'scomplicated" is not an acceptable title for that super important Western Civ paper on the Hundred Years' War. Cancer (June 21-July 22): Your insane hatred for group projects will finally manifest itself physically and legally this week as you find yourself attempting to strangle one of your group members with the power cord for your laptop. Woosah, dear Cancer. Leo (July 23-August 22): Oh Leo, that plan that you had to make home-made snow cones with freshly fallen snow goes painfully awry once you discover that yours is suspiciously urine colored... X Virgo (August 23-September 22): Inspired by all of the wonderful prank related video clips on the Internet; you'll get in touch with your inner prankster this week by placing toothpicks on all of the library couches and chairs. I smell a • • YouTube channel in your future, clever Virgo... T Libra (September 23-October 22): I know the weather has predicted rain, Libra, but you might want to leave the snorkel and flippers back in your dorm. It's only ice, ice, baby. ^ Scorpio (October 23-November 21): Of course it's hard to find a parking spot on campus, dear Scorpio, but chasi n g e v e r y o n e a r o u n d i n t h e s n o w p l o w w a s a h o r r i b l e i d e a . I l l f 1 Delightful in theory, absurd in execution. Poor form, two Vo^ stars. I Sagittarius (November 22-December 21): Sigma Tau Del- jaW ta did bring Hogwarts to Parkside, but that doesn't mean jfM you can run around screaming "Avada Kedavra" at all of your professors, Sagittarius. We get it, you hate math. Hey, 3C why is your patronus crying? ~ Capricorn (December 22-January 19): I admire your enr \ thusiasm, Capricorn, but signing up for 30 organizations at Mr\ the Org Fair was probably just a little overzealous. Can one w/ truly join six different sororities? Don't they like, snap fight ^ Jets and Sharks style? Aquarius (January 20-February 18): Is it that time of the I month, Aquarius? Woah I'm talking about exams, what did I you think I meant? You're going to ace that test, assuming ^ you dedicate at least 14 hours to studying. (aeoKt+iy Comid - Week f Deanna Antony antonO 13 @ u wp .edu The Ranger News wants YOU! Do you like photography? Come to our meetings on Mondays at 12:00pm in The Ranger News office for more information! 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 43, February 27, 2014 Description An account of the resource Student newspaper of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Kenosha, Wis. 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New app helps students living off campus Doria DeBartolo debar004@uwp.edu Splitwise App creators are currently working on a new web tool that assists students who are in search of off campus housing. The app works by simply plugging in a zip code. A map of the area then pops up along with the average rent cost by apartment size (studio, one bedroom, etc.). In addition to a calculation of the average rent cost in the area, the tool will show how many of each type of apartment are currently available within your zip code. This app is also particularly useful because you may use it to calculate savings based on how many roommates you plan on living with. This tool is great for students who plan on moving off campus, but would still like to stay as close to school as possible. It is also helpful for students who are trying to make a quick decision on the amount of roommates to be looking for in order to stick to a specific budget, or negotiate with landlords by comparing rent costs within the area. Seniors and recent grads who plan on relocating to new cities may also take advantage of this tool, especially those who are looking at potential employers and need to compare living costs within different areas. The data that is used for the app conveniently includes every U.S. zip code, not just those near Universities. All of the data that is used by the web tool is provided by RentMetrics. This app is created by the same people who made the Splitwise App. The Splitwise App is also geared towards students and recent grads who are working with a tight budget. It can be used to keep a running total over a long period of time of shared expenses with friends, roommates, or anyone really. The app also sends out friendly e-mail reminders when a rent check is due, or if you forget to pay someone back. Splitwise eliminates the need to save receipts, and with the free android and iphone app you can add expenses as soon as they happen. The Splitwise team includes CEO Jonathan Bittner, Ryan Laughlin (Web & design), Marshall Weir (mobile & web), Caleb Oiler (mobile apps), and Zoe Chaves (Business). The team is growing fast and is always in search of programmers, writers, statisticians, and more. They are currently accepting resumes and applications at splitwise.com/jobs. The rent app will be coming out soon. Follow us at trnonline.org for upcoming news. Images to the right depict the average rent per bedroom at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Two-Bed room Apartments Arrangement Monthly rent/bed Savings/yr Studio $1,131.73 $0.00 (0%) 1 -bedroom $1,413.12 -$3t37S.8Q (-25%) 2-bedroom $755.03 $4,520.44 (33%) 3-bedroom $452.49 $3,1 §0.91 (60%) Sharing a 1- bed $706.56 $5,102.10 (38%) • VW UV.fm . ,!f 1 ® pernor* " ll|f J|b * .Jg! m tmtwspa «*»«*»(* *>«*> y, J iwSjfei % S I * • W-T&l<479|Mtwdraem|M>maMh * ; r" || wwtiwi Show studio I Show 1-bed t Show 2-bcd»Show 3-bed! Show shared 1-bed Five tips for having a successful semester Katlynne Davis f° r others, it's something that must be some of us do it all and then some, credits and a full-time job at the same davis086@uwp edu practiced. If your fall semester ended But obligations can quickly become time doesn't mean that we all can. Set up deteriorating into a terrible scene overwhelming if they aren't managed goals for yourself that are reasonable, By the time many of you read this, resembling one of the nine levels of hell properly. For the first few weeks of specific and attainable. If you're hellyou'll already be knee-deep, or pos- a la Dante's Inferno, never fear! Here the semester, try your schedule out. If bent on getting an A in a class, sit down sibly just dipping your toes into the are a few tips and tricks of the trade that you find that you barely have time to and write out the specific steps that you spring semester. We all know the drill: will keep you focused, on track, and breathe, consider cutting something need to follow in order to reach that starting out, we tell ourselves that mental breakdown-free during this new out. Remember: school should be fun goal. Check in every week to see how we're going to promptly arrive at our spring semester: not painful, and you shouldn't have to you're keeping up with those goals, classes early, tie diligent notes, par- FORGET SOCIAL MEDIA. The fork over your sanity on top of your tu- Don't worry about what other students ticipate regularly, manage our time temptation to peruse Facebook and ition costs. are doing; just focus on you. responsibly and ultimately pass every Twitter is almost impossible to defeat, ORGANIZE YOURSELF. Because MAKE TIME FOR YOURSELF, subject with flying colors. But let's be especially when Instagram pictures of there are so many priorities to keep College life can be so hectic that we honest: to expect that you can always what our friends had for dinner become track of, it's helpful to organize your often forget why we're even here in the be the perfect student is unrealistic, suspiciously more interesting than that obligations in a way that works for you. first place—to better ourselves! WhethThe unforeseen disaster will creep out paper that's due next week. But social Some students keep a planner with er you'd like to believe so or not, your of the shadows, seeking to ruin your media is a HUGE distraction from our them at all times so that they can write decision to pursue a degree is a step tohopes and dreams of having the ideal other more important responsibili- down any appointments or assign- ward improving yourself. It's important semester. By the second week, we're ties—HUGE. So when you're on your ments. For the technologically savvy, to set aside "me" time because you're dragging ourselves out of the warm laptop typing up that paper, make a calendar apps are a great way to keep clearly worthy of it. Even if you only and comfortable confines of our beds, point of avoiding your social media ac- yourself oriented during the semester, have fifteen minutes, do something mumbling new creative four letter counts until you're finished. Do whatever works. fun. Reward yourself after taking a big words at our alarm clocks and hell, KNOW WHAT YOU CAN AND SET REALISTIC GOALS. It's easy exam or handing in a particularly difwe're lucky to make it to class with CAN'T HANDLE. Unfortunately, to start off the semester thinking that ficult assignment. Watch a movie, hang pants on. school is not the only priority in the life you're invincible. But let's face it: we out with friends or just take a nap. The For some, managing these re- of a college student. A lot of us work, don't all work at the same pace, and choice is yours, sponsibilities is a piece of cake, but others have families to take care of and just because one person can balance 18 The Ranger News February 12,2014 •Letter from the editor 900 Wood Road Kenosha, WI 53141 Phone: (262) 595-2287 Fax: (262) 595-2295 E-mail: rangernews@uwp.edu Editor iii Chief: Maggie Lawler Jawle020@uwp.edu Advertising Manager: Brandon Hopkins hopkiO 17 @uwp .edu Staff Reporters: Itzel Castro castr005 @ u wp .edu Doria DeBartolo debar004@uwp.edu Copy Editors: Katlynne Davis davis086@uwp.edu Michael Jensen jense089@ u wp .edu Photographer: Raymone Pajarillo pajai001@uwp.edu Designer: Maggie Lawler lawle020@ u wp .edu MISSION STATEMENT: THE RANGER NEWS S TRIVES TO INFO RM, EDUcate, AND ENG AGE THE UW-PARKSIDE COMMUNITY BY PUBLISHING WELL-WRITTEN, ACCURATE STUDENT JOURNALISM ON A BI- 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. Wednesday Feb 12 Malcolm X Student Center Cinema 6:00PM Student Org Fair Main Place 10:30AM-1:30PM Campus Master Plan Open House Student Center Ballroom 5:00PM-6:00PM Science Night Greenquist 103 7:00PM-8:00PM Thursday Feb 13 Summer Camp Job Fair Upper Main Place 10:00 AM-2:00PM Here we go again. Another semester is upon us, Rangers. I don't know about all of you, but my winter break just didn't feel long enough. Actually, it felt incredibly long, so I guess I'm just selfish. We're back in action, and you can expect SIX issues from us this semester. That's right, six. Not one, not two...you get the idea. Here's why I'm so excited. Wait for it. Our staff is growing! I called you out, and you all came through for me. I knew you wouldn't let me down. We've got a brand new Advertising Manager, and plenty of reporters slowly making their way onto the staff. It feels awesome. I have the best job in the entire world; being the editor is fantastic. I love being able to hang out with you guys and talk about what's going down at Parkside. Let's see, what do we have in this issue? Valentine's Day, that's a thing that's happening this week. I actually have a real Valentine this year. My mom can stop buying me sympathy sweets. Really though, whether you're single, it's complicated, or you've found "the one" embrace it! I've spent many a V-Day alone in my room, crying into my cat's soft fur. I'll let you decide whether or not you want to believe that one. But seriously, this is not a holiday to stress over. No holiday is worth stressing over, really, but especially not this one. It's cheesy, it's cute, and you get to eat chocolate. Let's all focus on the positives. What else is going on in the world right now? OH. Duh. The Olympics. How many of you just canceled your spring break trips to Sochi? Those hotels though, am I right? I'm a huge Olympic fan. They always motivate me to be better, yet make me feel extremely lazy at the same time. I can't wait to watch these games. Let's just keep the Olympic spirit in mind, shall we? The games are about acceptance and unity, celebrating diversity. I'd hate to see everyone lose sight of that. I think love is a basic human right, and all of this discrimination is just nonsense, but we won't get political, guys, it's only our first issue back. I don't want us to lose our funding already. At least let me push the boundaries a little more first! I wish you all a very happy and successful semester. I'm taking 21 credits, so you can all go ahead and start praying for me. PO Box "help a sista out" on struggle street. I'm going to start working on the rest of the paper now. I hope you all enjoy it as much as the staff and I enjoyed making it. Come check out our table at the Org Fair! It should be a good time, and who knows, maybe you'll want to join yourself! See you in two weeks! - ... UW-Hogwarts Sign Up The Bridge Men's Basketball vs McKendree University Desimone Gymnasium 7:30PM Saturday Feb 15 Saturday Feb 22 Leadership Retreat Student Center Walnut Room 10:00 AM-3:00PM Women's Basketball vs University of Illinois Springfield Desimone Gymnasium 1:00PM BrassWorks Quintet Bedford Hall 7:30PM Men's Basketball vs University of Illinois Springfield Desimone Gymnasium 3:00PM Wednesday Feb 19 UW-Hogwarts Sorting Ceremony Student Center Poplar Room 12:00PM **To find out more about what's going on around campus, check the calendar on the Parkside homepage, uwp.edu. Thursday Feb 20 Story Rangers Walnut Room 11:00AM-2:00PM Women's Basketball vs McKendree University Desimone Gymnasium 5:30PM 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! February 12,2014 The Ranger News 3 UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN Online An Earn credits this summer toward your UW degree while having the flexibility you need with UW Colleges Online. • Less Cost • Fully Online • Flexible Schedule • Same UW Professors • Same UW Degree New and exciting classes: • History of Rock & Roll (MUS 278) • Nutrition & Weight Control (HES 209) • Economic & Business Stats (BUS/ECO 243) Register now for summer classes. thetiua fen. YOU! ONLINE.UWC.EDU/REGISTER The Ranger News wants YOU! Do you like writing? 0 Do you like photography? Come to our meetings on Mondays at 12:00pm in The Ranger News office for more information! Easy Puzzle Medium Puzzle 6 8 5 9 I 8 j 3 4 5 * / 2 6 i 2 9 1 ;| 3 2 ...... 9 j 2 9 2 3 6 8 j 1 7 3 i ! , .^,.V|. ,|,..ir. W3( 9 8 J 1 2 - 6 3 4 7 9 2 9 3 8 1 4 7 6 1 7 ; 7 6 9 Puzzles courtesy of puzzles.ca Quick and affordable tips for the perfect Valentines Day Itzel Castro castr005@uwp.edu SAVAGLIO 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, Kate Spade, Max Mara, Harley Davidson, J-Lo, Banana Republic and many more! Top: Olde Madrid in Racine, WI (photo courtesy of their website). Middle: GRC Bowling in Kenosha, WI (photo courtesy of their website). Bottom: Los Compadres in Kenosha, WI (photo courtesy of their Facebook). Valentines Day is just around the corner, which means that lovers everywhere will be on the lookout for unique, affordable, and fun date ideas for their significant other. As the day approaches we cant help but think, where to eat? Do I make reservations? Which flowers should I bu y her. don t know what to buy him! And most importantly.. .How much should I spend? Valentines day is also about friendship but if you are in a relationship the pressure is on you to make a perfect romantic night tor your loved one. Whether you go on a date with your crush, significant other, friends, or friend with benefits, whatever you end up doing, make sure you plan ahead because your choice might need a little bit of thought and planning. With a little bit of time and creativity, you will have a great Valentines Day! Now let's be honest, one of the first things we ask ourselves is, how much should 1 spend? When it's time for Valentines Day, you'll want to consider how long you've known the person, and how well you know them. What message are you trying to communicate to your loved one? Although its the thought that counts, we all know saving a little money doesn't hurt anyone. Here are some ideas of very affordable dates to take your other half on, or if you just go out with your friends on Valentine's Day. 1. A romantic candlelight dinner is one of the most classic ideas for a Valentine's Day date. Olde Madrid is a Spanish Restaurant located in Racine, WI that is absolutely one of the best restaurants in town. Their authentic Spanish recipes from Spain will make you want to come back again. A dinner for two will normally cost you around $35, including a glass of wine each. 2. You might be spending Valentine's Day with a friend instead of a boyfriend or girlfriend but you still have to eat dinner on Valentine's Day. Just because Valentine's Day is traditionally for couples, that doesn't mean you and your friend can't go out for a great dinner together. Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant is an authentic Mexican restaurant located in Kenosha, WI that has the best tacos you've ever had! Besides the delicious food, this restaurant is very affordable and is a great choice for Valentine's Day. If you want to go for something more creative, then here are some cheap ideas that may mean the world to him/her: 3. How well do you know your Valentine? Go to the dollar store and buy a gift basket. After you have your gift basket, then buy all the favorite things that your Valentine likes. Buy her/his favorite candy bar, favorite drink, favorite flower, etc. This will prove to your Valentine how well you know him/her and will show your great attention to detail. 4. Share the love. Take a box of chocolates and some Valentine's cards together to a local nursing, home or hospital. Share your love with a stranger who would be alone if it weren't for you and your significant other. 5. Finally, if you are with a group of friends and just want to have a great time, you can never go wrong with a night of bowling! GRC in Kenosha, WI now offers their new VIP glow in the dark bowling area! At just under $20 (including pizza and a drink) you and your friends will have a great Valentine's Day. 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When you're single, you don't have to worry about planning the perfect night. We've all seen romantic movies and elaborate TV shows depicting the ideal Valentine's Day or romantic evening. Those kind of nights aren't real. I promise, Valentine's Day is so extremely glamorized on TV; it's nothing like that in real life. It's a money pit, for one thing. Planning a nice date can get pretty expensive, not to mention all of the gifts that are included, well, expected, on the day. Roses are like, a billion dollars nowadays. Ain't nobody got time for that. Let's get back to this pressure thing. There's no "easy" way to Valentine. Unlike coal, when you put pressure on your Valentine's Day it will not turn into a diamond. It will turn into a train wreck. No matter what your loved one says, they're always going to be expecting something great. I'll translate for you. What they say: "oh let's not worry about doing anything fancy this year." What they mean: "you better bring it, boo." Doesn't that seem like something worth avoiding? You don't need that kind of stress in your life. Chances are if you're reading this you're either a college student or a faculty member, and you're crazy busy already. As I touched on before, Valentines Day can get expensive. We're college students. I work as many hours as I can to pay my tuition. I don't have a lot of extra cash laying around that I can put towards a romantic evening. If I have any extra cash, it generally goes towards putting gas in my car or making sure I can eat that week. Ramen is only delicious when you eat it by choice, not when it's all you can afford. See? Doesn't Valentine's Day seem like a giant waste of money? What's the best that comes from it? You get one night of fleeting romance and then you can never create that special moment ever again. Is it really better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all? I sure don't think so. Save your money save your heart, and treat yourself to a spectacular night alone. You deserve it. Don't let the stigma of Valentine's Day bring you down. You are a beautiful butterfly and you can fly just fine on your own? Main pros of being single - You'll save a lot of money (that you can spend on yourself). - There's no pressure to impress anyone. - You can celebrate your independence. - You don't have to worry about time if you re busy. Maggie Lawler lawle020@uwp.edu Oh, Valentine's Day. Whether you love it or consider it a Hallmark Holiday, it comes around every year. It's a day to celebrate the loved one you have in your life, and cherish them. On this day, that special someone is going to show the world just how much you mean to them. Who doesn't want that? Yeah, maybe Valentine's Day is a little sappy, but it's supposed to be! This is the one day every year where it's okay to be over the top and affectionate. If you try acting like that any other day, you're probably going to be chased around with pitchforks. Its also a-okay to spend some money. Chocolates, flowers, a romantic dinner, its all in the cards on Valentine's Day. We're all busy, we're all trying to save money; take this opportunity to splurge a little on your loved one. Sure, they know you love them, but sometimes going the extra mile will make their day, and isn't that what Valentine's Day is all about? This is the day to throw caution to the wind and go all out. Scream about your love from the rooftops. Just don't fall off the roof, because that might put a damper on the festivities. Jokes aside, isn't that what most people want? Isn't the point of being in a relationship to have that one person you can share everything with? To know that through thick and thin you will always have that significant other there to love you and make memories with you? So take Valentine's Day as a special day to add more memories to your list. Whether you end up married with children or it's just a fleeting college romance, the day will still be special. Jokes aside, isn't that what most people want? Isn't the point of being in a relationship to have that one person you can share everything with? To know that through thick and thin you will always have that significant other there to love you and make memories with you? So take Valentine's Day as a special day to add more memories to your list. Whether you end up married with children or it's just a fleeting college romance, the day will still be special. Or, take my mom's advice: "this is -probably the best you're going to look in your life, so have fun and go out before your look old and wrinkly." Wise words, mom. Really though, just take Valentines Day for what it is. It's nothing to stress over. It's nothing to have anxiety about. It's simply a nice opportunity to be in love and show the world. Love is something to celebrate, so on this holiday go ahead and let the world know just how in love you really are. And please, whatever you do, just don't break up with anyone on Valentine's Day, even if you realize you aren't in love at all. Main pros of relationships - Its a day to let the world know how much you love someone. - You have an excuse to spend some money and celebrate. - Its nice to be wined and dined. - You can be as affectionate as you want on V-Day. The Ranger News February 12,2014 The most fascinating classes to fill your schedule davM86(®uwpedu Whatever your interests Parkside has a class for you Looking for more out of your schedule for the spring semester? Mystery, murder, intrigue? Dare I say it—even something FUN? Well look no further! Here at The Ranger News, we've spent hours upon hours scouring the course catalog looking for classes that will grab your attention and keep you guessing. Whether you're looking for something to keep you from drooling on your desk in the mornings, or just three more credits towards graduation, this list has got what you need—just like Biz Markie. So stop groaning about how boring school is. This list will prove you otherwise. Note: The following classes were available as of Feb. 8, 2014. The descriptions listed here are largely based off of the UW-Parkside 2013-2015 Course Catalog. For more specific information regarding these courses, please contact the instructors. There are no perquisites for most of these classes unless specified in the following descriptions. History of Film From 1950 - ENGL 259 (T 5:00-8:50): What could be better than a class about awesome films from the 1950s until recent times? Not a whole lot, that's what. Spend your Tuesday nights discussing important cinematic theory and developments, and who knows—maybe you'll even get to watch a few movies. So how is this not the best deal ever? Introduction to Archaeology - SOCA 208 (M W F 10:00-10:53): Did Jurassic Park get you all jazzed up? Then Intro to Archaeology is right up your prehistoric alley. Learn about the methods that real life archaeologists employ when searching for clues about the past. The only catch is that in order to take this class, you have to have completed SOCA 101 or 102, or have consent from one of the instructors. Media and Society - COMM 108 (T 6:00- 8:50): No, this inclusion of this class on our list isn't a subliminal message to get you to join The Ranger News—although you should just do that anyway. But if you're interested in how media outlets like newspapers, television, and the Internet affect the world around you, then you should consider taking this course. And join The Ranger News. Do it. Introduction to Philosophy - PHIL 101 (M W F 9 :00-9:53): Want to be able to wow your friends with amazing logical arguments about free will, knowledge and the existence of God? Of course you do! Intro to Philosophy will introduce you to the giants of wisdom, like Aristotle, Plato and Socrates—which, by the way, isn't pronounced "Sew-crates". See? You're learning already! Theatre Appreciation - THEA 110 (M W F 1 1:00-11:53): If you love the theatre but the thought of acting raises your social anxiety to dangerously high levels, Theatre Appreciation is here to help! Not only do you get to read plays and learn about the functions of drama in each work, but you also get to attend field trips—yes, I s aid it, field trips—to various theatrical productions. What's not to appreciate? American Politics - POLS 100 (M W F 10:00-10:53): By taking American Politics, you can preemptively prepare for that uncomfortable yet avoidable political argument that you'll have around the table with your uncle next Thanksgiving. Learn about the wonders of the American political system, such as life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Who knows? Maybe you'll be the next President of the United States of America. Introduction to Psychological Science - PSYC 101 (M W F 10:00-10:53): Although this class might not help you figure out what that girl in your morning math class is thinking, Intro to Psychological Science is a pretty useful class. Become acquainted with your brain, the central Aervous system, and major areas of psychological study such as social interaction, psychological disorders, and personality. Artist Graham Colton tour coming to Racine this Valentine's Day Doria DeBartolo debar004@uwp.edu Artist Graham Colton is currently on a national tour and will be performing at the Route 20 Outhouse in Sturtevant, WI this Friday Feb. 14 at 8:30p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the door and can be purchased online at route20.primetix.com/Ticket. Colton is on his Lonely Ones tour and will be performing with special guest Cumulus. Along with his show in Sturtevant, he will also be hitting 14 other cities including Ann Arbor, Philadelphia, New York, Nashville, and Atlanta between Feb. 13 and March 29. One of Colton's first albums was released back in 2002. He has since then released several more albums including Drive (2004), Here Right Now (2007), Sooner the Sunset (2012), Pacific Coast Eyes (2012), and his most recent Lonely Ones (2014). It has been said that Colton has accomplished a complete "reinvention" of himself since his days of working with a major label. This is someone who once toured with artists such as John Mayer, Dave Mathews Band, Maroon 5, and more. Colton also did numerous television appearances that included The Tonight Show, The Late Show, and TRL on MTV. With his career once in the hands of a big label, Colton had felt his creativity was limited and a reinvention was in order. He has since then moved back to his hometown in Oklahoma which is one of the big changes that he credits his reinvention to in addition to a growing friendship with Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips, and a subsequent completely new approach to songwriting. Since his move back to his home town, Colton, now in his thirties, met his now wife and they have a child together. His newfound inspiration and changing perspective opened the doors for a new and unlimited stream of musical creativity. Come see him perform this Valentine's Day. His show is just a 15 minute drive from campus and tickets are inexpensive. Not to mention this is a sweet idea for a Valentine's Day date! Photos courtesy of: grahamcoltonmusic.com. Also, for more information on Artist Graham Colton you may visit grahamcoltonmusic.com/shows. February 12,2014 The Ranger News 7 ertaienie 1)AVI1) 0. lUJSSELL KNOWS HOW TO "HUSTLE" . Guest Writer DM Haight Dmhuniversal@gmail.com Picture this: a balding Christian Bale, an English-accented Amy Adams, a coked-out Jennifer Lawrence, a buzzed Bradley Cooper, a dirty-clean Jeremy Renner, an ancient Robert De Niro, and a random Louis C.K. all fighting to make big money (except Louis), and all just fumbling around, exposing all the cleavage and potbellies one would hope for and come to expect from a period crime drama based in the 70s. Sounds nice, right? Without a doubt, David O. Russell has created the quintessential haphazard crime drama for the modern era. With undertones of the doing minor evils for the greater good, and having realistic goals that don't leave you hating yourself, it might be the best example of what happens when dreams get out of control. It's a sobering film for the over the top persOnas we all know. The kid who thought he was the end all be all in high school, the one who is sort of kind of in jail now since he thought he was too hot. It isn't often that we find the hustler acting the role of the apprehensive. Christian Bale's Irving Rosenfeld is that cautious, determined, and cool business man who knows when to take and when not to take. Given his sleazy dress and comb-over, there is little doubt that he'll be the one to take the fall for whatever happens. He is a fat, slobbish, witty, and smart hustler from the Bronx, a role none of us would have even remotely imagined Bale playing in the prime of his career, with a degree of sadness and a subtle determination to not piss on the wrong guy's foot. Cinema is comprised of brief moments like Bale's performance, where we are reminded of why we love that actors we love, and why we still continue to pay the rising costs of a ticket to sit in a theater and watch, forced into the front row because the sum of the parts is just as good as the whole. Marking the era of the late 70s are atrocious hairdos, bad clothing, and a mysterious undertone of stale cigarette smoke, imagined of course. The world created by Heather Loeffler, Michael Wilkinson, and Jesse Rosenthal is a remarkable 1978 Jersey, steeped in shag carpet, velvet suits, and slinky dresses. There is more cheap perfume wafting from the screen than there is Photo courtesy of: Kinecritical.com clouding over the head of a fifty-year old Alley Rat. When Jennifer Lawrence's Rosalyn sashays through a room of gamblers and mobsters you can taste the era in your mouth. Just like her perfume, it's got that rotten undertone with the sweetness that draws you in. It makes the best perfumes, and the best movies. Amy Adams looks and acts like a player in love. She can't resist the charm of Irving, even though he's got a ring and a wife sitting at home. She plows through like a hurricane, asserting her spot among the other actors as a top dog, if not THE top dog. Between her performance and Bale's, it'll be hard to imagine an Oscars ceremony that doesn't have them holding little statues at the end. Adams is the polar opposite of Lawrence, who also deserves high praise for her portrayal of the half psycho, half delusional Rosalyn. The music, the setting, the lighting, and the photography all create a picture of greatness, a neo-noir, a comedy, a drama, a criminal film for criminals. Bradley Cooper is the perfect antithesis to Bale, and the random insertion of Louie C.K. is just a bonus for an already stellar ensemble. David O. Russell astounds us once again. Let's hope he can keep it up. Visit Kinecritical.com for more of DM Haight's movie reviews. A WOW Y NECROl'IIAGE GAMES Michael Jensen jense089@uwp.edu daily bright. That somebody thought to themselves to place an obscure reference in an already absurd setting that the player has no reason to search for outside of their own ambition speaks highly of the developers. Jazzpunk suffers from its share of technical issues, however. There was more than one occasion where I would exit a mini-game and end up stuck in the air with only the skybox visible. On another occasion, an item I had to use disappeared from my inventory right as I attempted to use it, leaving me unable to progress. These problems weren't infuriating, but they do expose a flaw in the design of the Exploration games, like Dmr Esther and Proteus, eschew the typical gameplay formula. Instead, these games invest in rewarding players through exploration while making sure that there is plenty to discover. For a game to follow this path, they need to be able to hold the player's attention through wit, humor, or suspense. Developers Luis Hernandez and Photos courtesy of PC Gamer and Necrophage games. Jesse Brouse of Necrophage games have crammed humor into their own first-person exploration title, Space Invaders, Quake, and more litter each level, game: repetition. While there is plenty to see and Jazzpunk. Each interaction rarely takes longer than a minute, do, the quick nature of it all means that one can easJazzpunk takes place in an alternate Cold-War- but the way that they play out, and the way in which ily exhaust a great deal of options in a short amount era universe with robots and bathroom-sign shaped the player interacts with them, makes them remark- of time. When a game relies on constantly hitting individuals co-mingling in quirky locales. The ably enjoyable despite their brevity. The story, if it the player with new scenarios, repetition like that player takes the role of Polyblank, a spy given ques- can be called that, meshes well with these tasks. All quickly becomes tiresome. tionable tasks by his even more questionable boss, of this is supplemented by the dada-inspired art- I'm refraining from discussing specifics too much Every inch of this world oozes odd, from the people work and upbeat music. Each locale is colorful and because of how reliant Jazzpunk is on discovery. It's Polyblank encounters to the tasks he performs. All vibrant with music to match, and the characters that one of those games where you really shouldn't go the player meets are equal parts incoherent and humorous. This humor comes from sources far and wide. I was amazed to find references to the likes of Deal this absurdity makes what would otherwise be a straightforward adventure game something special. The straightforward portion, which the player must pursue in order to continue the story, avoids feeling forced by maintaining the absurdity and quirkiness of the rest of the world. Bite-sized tasks and mini-games that reference the likes of Frogger, out and look at gameplay footage, or read a detailed description, as that would take away from the experience of finding all of the humor on your own. For $15, I would recommend it. Jazzpunk clocks in at molition Man and AOL internet CD's, neither of three to four hours, but the speed and intensity of which tend to come up in more popular entertain- its humor makes the experience well worth it. ment. Jokes like these make Jazzpunk shine espe- 80/100 North Korea makes bid to host Winter 2018 Olympics Maggie Lawler lawle020@uwp.edu The 2014 Olympics have just kicked off with a beautiful opening ceremony, one that was completely overshadowed by the conditions of the Sochi hotel rooms. Olympians have seemingly "checked out" of Russia, and are already looking forward to the 2018 games hosted in South Korea. Upon hearing that the Olympics would be coming so close to home, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is now attempting to make a bid to host the games himself. Unlike previous Olympics, Jong-un is opting for a different kind of game. He says he wants the games to get back to their ancient roots. Jong-un has sent letters to every country requesting that they send one male and one female tribute, er, representative to compete in the games. These countrymen and women will take part in a grand opening ceremony, complete with interviews and a trip to the capital. The capital of North Korea, what did you think I meant? Capital citizens are then able to place bids on which country they think will win the games. Instead of having many small tournaments, Jong-un has opted for one large tournament. Olympians will start on platforms surrounding a large, cornucopia, if you will. In that cornucopia they will find everything they might need to compete in the games. When asked what that cornucopia might conAbove: Jong-un announcing his Olympic bid. Below: The Olympic flag. tain, a North Korean spokesperson for the games released this description, "bobsleds, ice skates, snowboards, skis, poles, maces, daggers, bows and arrows." You know, the usual Winter Olympic stuff. Once the ceremonial Olympic torch has been lit, the games will begin. Olympians are to race towards the cornucopia, grab the items they might need, and do their best to impress the judges. Judges may reward their favorite athletes by sending them other items necessary to help them survive, uh, compete better in the games. When all but three olympians have been, well, eliminated, the games will end and the athletes will receive their medals. The International Olympic Committee has not yet commented on North Koreas plans. Below is a sneak preview of some of Kim Jong-uns designs. Weekly Horoscopes - See what the stars have in store for you! Aquarius (January 20-February 18): Still dealing with those college nightmares, sweet Aquarius? Don't worry, we're already done with one week. The night terrors should stop in, well, June? Unless you're taking a summer class, then you're screwed. Pisces (February 19-March 20): The groundhog saw his shadow, which means you have six more weeks of that bad attitude. Give the whining a rest, Pisces, or people are going to start chasing you back down the hole you came from. Aries (March 21-April 19): Having trouble concentrating in your classes, Aries? Just remember one thing: spring break isn't until March, so save the hallucinogenic drugs until then. Taurus (April 20-May 20): Despite all of your best efforts at academic engagement this week young Taurus, your brain is as vacant as the Atlanta freeway during a snowstorm, or the advent of flesh-eating zombies signaling the apocalypse. Take your pick. Gemini (May 21-June 20): Due to your repeated whining about the frigid Wisconsin weather, Gemini, Mother Nature has decided to work against you this week by surrounding your car with rather angry and rabid squirrels, pitting man against nature. Only one will survive. Cancer (June 21-July 22): Valentine's Day is just around the corner as your secret admirer decides to step things up a notch by stealing your hair from your hairbrush in order to contribute to that secret shrine they've got in the works. He loves me, he loves me not... X T X I 0 Leo (July 23-August 22): The winter Olympics can be very inspiring for a lot of people, naive Leo, but this does not mean that you should invent your own Olympic games involving alcohol, skis, nudity, and large furry Russian hats. Virgo (August 23-September 22): Your hypothesis that your life is one big embarrassment will finally be proven to be fact when you accidentally answer a call from your mother on speakerphone while in class. It seems as though you have a serious pornography problem as well... . Libra (September 23-October 22): You might want to cool it on all the Subway, Libra. It's not going to taste so fresh once you've eaten it every day for a month. Scorpio (October 23-November 21): Thought your tax return was going to be impressive? Well, Venus has orbited Neptune which means you're as broke as a joke. Better luck next year. Sagittarius (November 22-December 21): So you're single on Valentine's Day, big deal. Back in my day, you had to walk up hill BOTH ways to get to your Valentine, through the snow. I'd rather be single than roll down that hill again, Sagittarius. Capricorn (December 22-January 19): You forgot how straining college could be, but not on your mind, your back. Looks like you're going to have to be one of THOSE people, and invest in a rolling backpack. At least you'll have a place to put your pride, though. 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/. 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Parkside celebrates 3rd annual Veterans Day ceremony Doria DeBartolo debar004@uwp.edu On Nov. 11 at noon in Main Place the Parkside Military Veterans Organization (PMVO) and Parkside Student Government (PSG) hosted their third annual Veterans Day Ceremony honoring those who have served in the U.S. Military. Chancellor Deborah L. Ford opened the ceremony by mentioning the many veterans who have crossed the stage at UW-Parkside, including Parkside graduate and former army medic Michael Falbo and current student Colonel Byron C. Dowse. She expressed her pride and gratitude on behalf of UW-Parkside for all of our current students, alumni, faculty and staff members who have served in the US. military She also thanked students who continue to support our military veterans. Chancellor Ford noted PMVOs willingness to come together and the importance of our continued support of this organization on campus. The Military Veterans Organization is an organization that has recently been emerging on campuses across the nation. They provide support for unique issues that may be encountered by students, alumni and family members of those who are serving or who have served in the United States military. PMVO also works with students who are interested in being a part of the armed forces of the United States and allied nations. They allow interested students to contact recruiters of any branch of the military Chancellor Ford went on to say that she would like to continue to make UW-Parkside a destination for our active duty military their families and our veterans by enhancing services, educational pathways and educational partnerships with our active duty military "Our commitment forty five years ago must be sustained today, and so I pledge to you we will continue to provide a wonderful educational environment for our veterans and active military members here at UW-Parkside," said Chancellor Ford. "I too want to express my gratitude, my appreciation and my honor for those who serve and those who continue to serve. Thank you on behalf of the University of Wisconsin Parkside," she concluded. PSG Speaker of the Senate Dustin Beth introduced fellow student and U.S. army veteran Colonel Bryon C. Dowse. Dowse has served in the military for 35 years total. He spent three years in the active army as an airborne ranger in the 1st Ranger Battalion. Following that, he was a sergeant for the Wisconsin National Guard for four years while attending UW-Madison and UW-Eau Claire. He was also in the Army Reserve for 28 years, of which he spent almost 1 Vi years in Iraq from 2003 to 2004. In a brief interview, Byron mentioned that one of the best things Parkside students can do to support fellow student army veterans is to simply thank them for their service. He also said it helps to listen: "Every veteran has individual needs and issues." US. military veterans offer a unique addition to our student body here at Parkside. "They have real world experience in many countries around the globe and involvement with current world issues," said Dowse. He says that it is also helpful to encourage veterans to seek professional help if need be and let them know that it is okay to ask for help. The ceremony concluded with a proper US. flag folding demonstration along with an elaborate explanation for the meaning behind each fold. Top: Chancellor Ford addresses the audience. Middle: The crowd looks on excitedly. Bottom: Two members of the military listen to Colonel Dowse speak. Photos by: Ray Pajarillo Animation Gallery debuts work from senior student artists Jimmy Gibbs gibbsO 14 @ u wp .edu A group of seniors here at Parkside have been working diligently over the last several weeks of the semester creating animations. These animations are their senior projects and will be on display for all to see in the Rita Talent Pickens Regional Center of Arts Foundation Gallery. The first showing will began on Nov. 18 and will run through Nov. 29. This show features three animations: Kenowhere by James Passannante, An Honest Fable by Dustin Kraus, and Arid by Aaron Clutter. Kenowhere is a short about two locals bar hopping with an interesting twist, Arid is clever new sci-fi short, and An Honest Fable is, well, just that, an honest fable. Students, friends, and family will have two weeks in order to catch these three animations. After Nov. 29 the gallery will switch over and a new batch of animations will have their turn for public viewing. Having seen bits of the animations, it is clear the animators have been working extremely hard this semester to turn what started as sketches on blank paper into full blown animations. As usual, there is no charge for entering the gallery and viewing the animations. All are welcomed and encouraged to stop by and support your fellow students and, hopefully, check out a cool new cartoon short. In the gallery there will also be a white board for anyone to leave comments on what they thought about the gallery showing in the form of words or even pictures. The grand opening of the gallery took place on Nov. 20. All three animators were there for the opening for the chance to show off their hard work to their friends and family that came. The turnout was very high during the grand opening, fellow art students came to support their fellow students, and also get a taste of where they can take their educational career. If you missed the grand opening or still haven't seen the shows, you have until Nov. 29 so be sure to swing by the gallery and have a quick seat. The three animations together only take about 15 minutes to watch, so you can check them out inbetween class, on your way out, or on your way in. The gallery will be open every day from 9:00am4:30pm. Send us your press releases, news tips, and opinions! Email us at: rangernews@uwp.edu I'Diversity of Wisconsin Parkside Student Newspaper 900 Wood Road Kenosha, WI53141 Phone: (262) 595-2287 Fax: (262) 595-2295 E-mail: rangernews@uwp.edu Editor in Chief: Staff Reporters: Copy Editors: Photographers: Designers: Maggie Lawler lawle020@uwp.edu Jimmy Gibbs gibbs014@uwp.edu Doria DeBartolo debar004@ uwp .edu Katlynne Davis davis086@uwp.edu Michael Jensen jense089@uwp.edu Carl Rollmann rollmOO 1 @ uwp .edu Raymone Pajarillo pajarOO 1 @ uwp .edu Maggie Lawler lawle020@ uwp .edu MISSION STATEMENT: THE RANGER NEWS S TRIVES TO IN FORM, EDUcate, AND ENG AGE THE UW-PARKSIDE COMMUNITY BY PUBLISHING WELL-WRITTEN, ACCURATE STUDENT JOURNALISM O N 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. Letter from the editor Feels good to be back in print, doesn't it?! I sure do love that new paper smell. I don't love when the ink gets all over my hands and I can't touch my iPhone, though. That's such a first world problem, isn't it? Everyone is probably reading this like "wow, that poor thing, can't update her twitter for two minutes." You know what my twitter would say? "Got ink on my hands, lol." I'm just kidding. Anyone that follows me knows I only talk about cats anyway. Can we just take a second to think about how crazy it is that we got snow this past week? Yeah, I know. It's November in Wisconsin. I shouldn't be surprised, but I was. And seeing the snow outside just made me feel so much better about my day. I'm one of those people that thinks snow is magical, and I never plan on leaving the state. I'm also too much of a Packer fan to be appreciated anywhere else, so I guess there's that. Getting back to my main point, snow. It snowed. And snow means winter. Winter means winter break, and SANTA. SANTA. Sorry. Sometimes my inner Buddy the Elf comes out in Christmas conversation. This is our last issue before Thanksgiving. And we all know what's after Thanksgiving. It's like, move over pilgrims, I have presents to open. Just kidding. That was mean. But seriously, the semester is fast approaching its end, and I for one am thrilled. I think I have five papers to write in the next few weeks? I should start those. I'm sure I'm not the only one feeling it. Yesterday, I saw this girl scream "CALCULUS FINAL" and then collapse on the ground clutching her heart, right in the middle of the hallway. Maybe that's a lie. Maybe it's not. Either way, the end is near. After this issue we only have one more until we're done for the semester! We're such a tease, right? We come back into your life and make you feel all warm inside, then leave you again for another few months. We're like the stray cat I had in my backyard when I was little, except you don't have to catch us with bologna to make us like you. Well, maybe a few of us, but most of us will just say hi if you want to talk about anything. We love to talk about the newspaper, or what you can do to join! You thought I'd let that go, but I'm not. I never will, either. Spring semester is right around the corner, and maybe you need an internship. Just saying, food for thought. You can get six credits in two semesters working on the paper. And you'll have fun doing it. Okay. I'm done for now. For now. Join with all your friends! Okay now I'm really done. At least do us a favor. If you like what you see, tell us! Shout it from the rooftops if you have to, but don't fall, because that's dangerous. We'll only be around if you guys want to read what we're producing. Without a willing audience, we don't have a paper. Our funding depends on how many people pick up each issue, and how many of those people actually like what they're reading each week. We even take suggestions, as long as they're appropriate. Ladies and gentlemen, since this is the last time I'll talk to you until December, I hope you all have a happy, calorie-filled Thanksgiving. Just remember, you always want that second piece of pie. Saying no is for quitters. That's why they invented sweatpants, okay? Own it. Wednesday November 27 Outsider Art from Little City Foundation 9:00AM-4:00PM Fine Arts Gallery Art Dept. Senior Exhibitions 9:00AM-4:00PM Foundation Gallery Landscapes Jean F. Lanners Collection E. H. Mathis Gallery Thursday November 28 HAPPY THANKSGIVING Art Dept. Senior Exhibitions 9:00AM-4:00PM Foundation Gallery Landscapes Jean F. Lanners Collection 9:00AM-4:00PM E. H. Mathis Gallery Outsider Art from Little City Foundation 9:00AM-4:00PM Fine Arts Gallery Friday November 29 Landscapes Jean F. Lanners Collection 9:00AM-4:00PM E. H. Mathis Gallery Art. Dept. Senior Exhibitions 9:00AM-4:00PM Foundation Gallery Outsider Art from Little City Foundation 9:00AM-4:00PM Fine Arts Gallery Saturday November 30 Landscapes Jean F. Lanners Collection 9:00AM-4:00PM E. H. Mathis Gallery Art. Dept. Senior Exhibitions 9:00AM-4:00PM Foundation Gallery Outsider Art from Little City Foundation 9:00AM-4:00PM Fine Arts Gallery Sunday December 1 Landscapes Jean F. Lanners Collection 9:00AM-4:00PM E. H. Mathis Gallery Art. Dept. Senior Exhibitions 9:00AM-4:00PM Foundation Gallery Outsider Art from Little City Foundation 9:00AM-4:00PM Fine Arts Gallery Monday December 2 Art. Dept. Senior Exhibitions 9:00AM-4:00PM Foundation Gallery Keep an eye out for other Parkside events using the Parkside calendar.* November 27,2013 The Ranger News Redaction: UW-Parkside Segregated Fees, what does Parkside use them for? Doria DeBartolo debai004@uwp ,edu It was stated in our Nov. 6 issue that all military veteran students Alth Tl SCh °° ls haVe their student segregated fees waived. Although this is true for some veterans, this is not the case for all military veterans. All UW schools are required to waive tuition and segregated fees for the military veterans who fall under the requirements of 2007 Wisconsin Act 25. The school is then reimbursed by he state for tuition, but not for segregated fees. Subsequently, the cost ot these segregated fees increases accordingly for the students are required to pay them. Some veterans who do not fall under Wisconsin Act 25 get different benefits that do not require Parkside to waive their segregated fees or tuition. For example, there are veterans who receive benefits from the federal government, which cover their tuition as well as their segregated fees. There are also cases in which military veterans do not fall under any of these categories and do not receive any benefits at all, such as a veteran who was released from the military under dishonorable conditions. College Democrats invite Senator John Lehman to speak at UW-Parkside Doria DeBartolo debar004@uwp.edu On Nov. 18 at noon the College Democrats hosted a Subway lunch with guest speaker Senator John Lehman in Molinaro D128. Lehman is a Democratic member of the Wisconsin Senate representing the 21st District. He announced on Jan. 31, 2012 at the Racine Public Library that he would run against Van H. Wanggaard in the recall election. The recall election was held on June 5, 2012, and after a recount, Lehman's victory over Wangaard was announced. Prior to running for the State Assembly, Senator Lehman was a high school economics and history teacher in the Racine Unified School District. He was first elected to the Racine City Council in 1988 and served until 2000. Lehman is a leader on educationrelated issues, and is currently serving as the ranking Democratic member of the Senate Committee on Education. He is also a member of the Senate Committees on Workforce Development, Forestry, Mining and Revenue, as well as the Joint Legislative Audit Committee and the Joint Survey Committee on Tax Exemptions. One of the most recent guest speakers invited to campus by the College Democrats was Democrat Rob Zerban, who visited on Monday Nov. 4. Zerban is currently running for Congress again in 2014 against Paul Ryan. He announced his second run for Congress on Oct. 28,2013 at UW-Parkside. Rebel comments that "Rob is the first person to give Paul Ryan a run for his money. He beat Ryan in his own district!" Along with the rest of the College Democrats, Rebel is very excited about his candidacy. "We are hoping that this time around he will beat Paul Ryan." Rebel went on to say that she is most excited about his "Medicare for All" stance on healthcare in America. The day before Zerbans announcement, Kenosha Mayor Keith Bosman also spoke at the College Democrats weekly meeting, which is held in Molinaro D128 every Monday at noon. All students are welcome to join. For news on other upcoming events, visit the College Democrats Facebook page or campusconnect.uwp.edu. The Ranger News does not affiliate with a political party, and covers both sides objectively. The Ranger News wants YOU! Do you like writingP Do you like photography? Come to our meetings on Fridays at 12:00pm in The Ranger News office for more information! This week's sports: in photos Women's Basketball photo courtesy of parksiderangers.com. Men's Basketball and Wrestling photos by Ray Pajarillo. SAVAGUO FAMILY VISION 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, Kate Spade, Max Mara, Harley Davidson, J-Lo, Banana Republic and many more! 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 r elief Red eye • Pink eye • Foreign body removal Urgent care/emergency visits November 27,2013 The Ranger News Movember - growing mustaches for a cause Jimmy Gibbs gibbsO 14 @ u wp .edu We're nearing the end of November, which for those in the know, has been relabeled Movember in honor of the brave men that clip, trim, and shave their facial hair into a perfectly awesome mustache. This is a month where no man has to fear being made fun of or being labeled a pedophile for simply sporting a mustache. Instead, they can proudly hold their heads high with their upper lip hair blowing in the wind created by the cheers and gasps of all those screaming due to the greatness of the mustache. If you're unaware of Movember and you're wondering why it is that you're seeing so many mustaches around recently, you should be ashamed. Movember is similar to Breast Cancer Awareness Month, only it deals with prostate and testicular cancer. Anyone sporting a mustache during the month is considered a supporter of prostate and testicular cancer awareness. The Movember tradition reaches back all the way to the almost forgotten year of 2003, where its point of origin was Melbourne, Australia. It started with just 30 men; they grew out mustaches and called themselves Mo Bros. Since then, the number of mustache-sporting supporters has climbed to over one million and continues to grow. For those men out there that have missed the ball on Movember, worry not. There is still time to let those mustache hairs grow and feel the sweet touch of daylight. If you're nervous about growing one, grow up and be a man. You weren't afraid to wear a pink jumpsuit and jump around like a crazy man screaming "I heart boobs!" so why would you be nervous about growing a piece of history on your face? When Breast Cancer Awareness Month is over, it's no longer cool for men to wear pink, but when Movember is over, it's cool to wear a mustache year-round. For more information regarding Movember, its history, and places you can donate to advance studies and practices regarding prostate and testicular cancer, visit us.movember.com. For now, please enjoy a few of the greatest mustaches that ever graced the faces of the earth. 1. Ron Swanson from Parks and Recreation, photo courtesy of screencrush.com 2. Friedrich Nietzsche, German philosopher, photo courtesy of iep.utm.edu 3. Salvador Dali, Spanish surrealist painter, photo courtesy oflbc9.com 4. Hulk Hogan, professional wrestler, photo courtesy of guestofaguest.com 5. Yosemite Sam from the Looney Tunes, photo courtesy of dailypix.me 6. Hamilton the Hipster Cat, photo courtesy oflovemeow.com 1916 67th Street, Kenosha, Wl 63142 'hone: (262) 657-7850 docsavaglio@wi.rr.com www.savagliovision.com f] # Show your University of Wisconsin ID to receive off glasses and 15% off contact lenses! restrictions apply November 27,2013 D ,T I he Ranger News Parksides Arabian Nights: a mesmerizing modern retelling debar004@^wrxedn an<^ ta* es comP ded in Arabic during the Islamic fayette), whom she softly re-introduces into the real - Golden Age, Mary Zimmerman's 2003 The Arabian world and most astonishingly re-opens his wretched The UW-Parkside Theatre Arts production of The WOndrous comP ilation of stories within heart with her alluring stories. Arabian Nights directed by Professor Jamie Cheath^ St °" eS ' play is a modern retelling of ancient and Mary Zimmerman adapted this play just after 9/11 am is truly captivating. The mystical setting and vi- nl 7 Arabic ' Persian ' Indian> and Mesopotamian and during the time that the second War on Iraq had brant costumes are mesmerizing. Each cast member r T ^ ^ ^ aVe ^ een passed down by oral tradi- been put into motion. Since then, we have become embodies his and her characters in a most magical °*r Cf" turies ; accustomed to hearing about this ongoing "war on way, transcending the limits of thought and catapult- t' IT * C e East and tbe wor ' d °f imagina- terror" and its links to the Middle East. Parkside diing the audience into a fantastic world of imagina- Tq u ^ T *** ^ ramed b^ tbe tradit 'onal story rector Jamie Cheatham writes that "amidst this backtion. The combination of laugh out lough humor and R A • ^ ieraza 6 (P* a7 ed by Parkside student Ashley drop, Zimmerman asked us to re-consider Baghdad, passion brought to life by the Parkside cast makes this i ° n*> uez ' ^ ° uses tbe mag ic °f storytelling to de- the City of Peace and Poets, and the stories that Unite particular production exceptionally uniouT and 2- 7 » ^ han ^ fate " Scheherazade quite liter- people of all cultures". pressionable. a ^ 1 * e lifesaving power and necessity of The Arabian Nights will be playing in the Rita TallOriginally inspired by One Thousand and One St ° r ^ ^ n< f on ^ in ber use of this gift to save her ent Picken Regional Center for the Arts and HumaniNights, a collection of West and South Asian stories r , /J S*™g the suPP ressed life of King ties Main Stage Theater on Dec. 5, 6, and 7 at 7:30pm, St ° neS Shahryar (played by Parkside student Kenjamin La- and Dec. 6 at 10:00am. Photos from The Arabian Nights provided by Justin Helm. Chicken and Chuckles: Hot wings, lukewarm comedy Jimmy Gibbs gibbsO 14 @ uwp .edu On Nov. 13 Parkside played host to comedian Shang Forbes. The event took place in the Den and was advertised as Chicken and Chuckles due to the fact that the special deal in the Den that evening was six chicken wings covered in either hot sauce, BBQ sauce, or spicy ranch sauce for $5.49. Forbes was supposed to begin his act at 8 p.m., but was a bit late due to his enjoying the wing special. Shang Forbes' act, when it finally began, provided some chuckles. I don t want to say the man wasn't funny because there were occasions where I did let out a chuckle. The rest of the audience seemed entertained at certain points as well, and he did get some laughs from his acts. In the end, though, it was hard to tell what the better deal was that night in the Den: the $5.49 basket of chicken wings, or the free comedian. Forbes opened his act not knowing how to properly pronounce the name of the city in which he was performing. This became on ongoing joke of his for the first 10 to 15 minutes of his act, along with aggressive flirting with female members of the audience. After insulting the audience by not being able to say where he even was, he kept on with the flirting, threatening to impregnate one female audience member and calling out another for not following up on her promises for sex. When Forbes moved on from these antics, he transitioned into some jokes that were subpar and mostly racially inclined, utilizing the "N" word as much as possible. I don't think many were offended by his act, if any at all, but he did feel the need to keep announcing that we were all too young to be offended. I agreed with him on that. I've never seen a comedian explain that he was a "wild" comedian so many times in one act. He also kept giving us his credentials, mentioning that he must be funny due to the 2,000 people that saw him at his last act. By the end it felt like more time was spent by Forbes defending his style of humor and his act than actually providing us with an act. The jokes that he did tell seemed recycled and unoriginal, and if there weren't attractive female audience members, his act would have been about 40 minutes shorter. You can check Shang Forbes out on YouTube, along with Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. The short clips on YouTube are like the previews for movies that flop; they show the best parts that entice you to check out the full movie, but then you get there and realize you've already seen the best parts and really just want it all to end. However, not all think he's that bad. He does have a special coming out soon, as he made sure to tell us several times throughout his act. Check him out if you're curious. I would recommend this as a last resort to boredom, though. 6 The Ranger News Battlefield 4 sets high bar going into the holidays November 27,2013 Guest Writer Karrica Andersen Battlefield 4 marks a new generation in the Battlefield franchise. The game introduces a couple of new features, but keeps faith with the traditional gameplay that has made the Battlefield brand popular. Featuring the new Frostbite 3 engine, Battlefield 4 brings the look of war to an all new high. Battles look much more detailed and the environment looks and feels more realistic. Trees sway in the breeze, waves crash against the shore and of course nearly everything is destructible. Jam-packed with new features, game modes and nonstop action, Battlefield 4 is a very exciting and appealing start to this year s next-gen shooter releases. Although the series has been most famous for its multiplayer, Battlefield 4's single player campaign brings many new features to the table. First, the campaign gives the player much more freedom in completing objectives as compared to previous Battlefield games. Instead of following a completely linear path to objectives, players are now challenged to use the environment in new and creative ways. If a wall is blocking your path, simply blow it up. Another new feature is the target designation ability. Players now have the ability to mark targets for their squad to engage, allowing the player to take advantage of greater squad control. The campaign story takes place in 2020, six years after the events of Battlefield 3. China is on the brink of war, as Admiral Chang plans to overthrow Chinas current government, and Russia is in support of going to war against the United States with China. You play as Daniel "Reck" Recker, a member of the United States Special Operations squad known as "Tombstone." Your squad mates include Dunn, Irish, and Pac. Tombstone squad teams up with CIA operative Kovic and Chinese Secret Service agent Hannah in a shaky cross-cultural alliance to stop Admiral Chang. The Battlefield 4 multiplayer mode introduces a new game mechanics: Levolution. Levolution expands the dynamics of destructibility on a massive scale to include whole buildings and even the very composition of a map. Players will be awestruck when a skyscraper comes crashing down during the Siege of Shanghai map, or when a broken levy turns the streets into waterways in the Floodzone map. In fact, every multiplayer map features some form of destruction that alters the battlefield causing players and teams to shift tactics to keep up with a changing battleground. The beloved multiplayer mechanic, Commander Mode, also makes a return in this iteration. This role functions as a global support class which, if used properly can turn the tide of battle. The Commander is presented with a tactical map of the battlefield which displays the game objectives and the position of his team's soldiers. Commanders can then issue orders to select squads to attack or defend specific points. As players on the ground comply with his orders, the Commander unlocks various new abilities that further aid the whole team. UAVs for reconnaissance, an AC-130 gunship for suppression fire, and cruise missile strikes are just some of the perks that a Commander can unleash on the battlefield. ComPhoto courtesy of EA.com mander Mode adds an additional tactical layer to the game and encourages much greater teamwork. Another unique feature of the Battlefield series is the Battlelog. Battlelog is an online social networking system specifically for Battlefield that allows players to interact with the game on any computer, tablet, or smartphone. Players can customize weapon load outs, check their friend lists, stats, and change their player profiles anywhere they want. Battlelog allows players to take the experience of the game with them wherever they are. Despite its many innovations, Battlefield 4 received significant criticism, particularly from PC gamers. Almost immediately after launch, the PC version of the game was plagued by infuriating server crashes, game freezes and a wide variety of other glitches that rendered it nearly unplayable for several days. EA continues to work towards addressing these technical issues and have assured gamers that the problems will be resolved in a timely manner. Other than the technical problems, long time Battlefield fans took notice of the absence of the Platoons feature from Battlelog. Platoons were a organizational system, first introduced in Battlefield 3, that allowed players to form gaming communities to facilitate easier group play. EA has announced that it will be implementing a revised Platoon system in 2014. As expected, EAs Battlefield 4 has kick started the holiday gaming season with a bang. Bringing a host of new weapons, vehicles, and game modes to the table, Battlefield 4 again sets the bar high for next-gen games. With its solid mix of classic Battlefield-style combat mixed with unique gameplay innovations, Battlefield 4 offers something new for long time veterans of the series and first time players alike. Marvel fans can expect big things from Thor 2: The Dark World Guest Writer DM Haight Dmhuniversal@gmail.com Gods. Men. When their worlds collide nothing overtly good can come of it. But when the threat of universal darkness hangs over the heads of the universe, the Asgardians go to battle to set right the wrong enacted by much darker creatures. The first Thor was an underwhelming venture that we all knew was merely meant to set up The Avengers. It was blatant, it wasn't special, and although it did make for a moderate set up to the ultimate comic book blockbuster, it wasn't a film many enjoyed. Thor suffered from being a piece of a much larger whole, and not a completely connected one. Thor 2: The Dark World is still a piece of a larger whole, but one that has since expanded to not only a world, but an entire universe. Thor 2 is an outstanding expedition into the different realms of the Marvel Universe. For a long time we've all been hoping that the decent films coming from the Disney/Marvel coupling would become great films. We waited and watched as Iron Man, Captain America, and Hulk all tried to be great. They succeeded when all of those narratives finally smashed together in the Joss Whedon Avengers. Thor 2 is now proving that those films can be great as stand-alone entities. There's a formula that seems to be getting stronger with every dip back into the Marvel Universe. With incredible action sequences and a fantastic score by Brian Tyler, the drama of Asgard and its hero, Thor, is brought to audiences in one of the cleanest, well-executed comic book films we've ever seen. Finally the worlds are falling into place (literally), and the Dark Elves, with their sinister plots, are helping to build up the legend of Thor as the hero, and not the god. Asgard, the home of the gods, is under siege by the Dark Elves who seek to use an ancient weapon, the Aether, to bring about an eternal darkness that will leave Photo courtesy of hdwallpapers.in them in the seat of godly power. Thor's old squeeze back on Earth, Dr. Jane Foster, played by Natalie Portman, is finding odd gravitational anomalies in London. She ends up getting into a lot of trouble, Thor comes to save the day, yadayadayada. But what is so striking about this scenario is that it is somewhat original. For once we see the hero against the ropes with very little hope of survival. His home is destroyed, his family is ripped apart at the seams and left decimated, and the hopes of being king of Asgard have finally been dashed by a reality that Thor knew was coming, but couldn't yet admit. It's an interesting play on Marvel's part, and I couldn't say I didn't like it. Chris Hemsworth seems more grizzled, more gruff, and more godly than he did in the first venture of this particular side of the Marvel Franchise. He seems more grounded, less child-like, and desperate. It's an addition of certain qualities that slowly strip away the otherness of Thor and make him into a man we can identify with, sympathize with, and in some cases even empathize with. Hemsworth is becoming an actor whose presence onscreen is engaging and thought-provoking. Many will not agree with this, but the interpretation of Thor in The Dark World, although a new theme in the recent Marvel films, is still an interpretation that lends more to the character than detracts. We're seeing a character who is love-sick, but one who understands that duty comes first. He's become so divided from his brother Loki, played by Tom Hiddleston, that the two now represent the opposite ends of leadership capability. Loki will sacrifice anything to sit on the throne of power, but Thor will only give up so much. In this respect we are starting to understand that a power shift is indeed occurring in the Marvel realm, where up is down, heroes are mere men, and power is meaningless to those who already have it. It is a far different message than what we've seen in other comic franchises, and it's damn refreshing. The worlds are just so clean and filthy. Slowly but surely the universe is being mapped out and realized on the screen. Asgard is beautiful, the Aether is intriguing, the art design is top notch, and it all works really well with the work done by Christopher Eccleston, playing Malekith, who is plain outstanding. The main grievances from audiences and fans of the actor will come from the fact that you can't tell that it's him under that fantastic makeup. His voice is altered, his presence is eerie, and he is engrained in the character. His work as a villain is something that gets buried under all the Whovian love for the actor's portrayal of the Doctor. But he's moved on since his days in the Tardis. Eccleston is a catch. He's one of the few villains I've liked from Marvel thus far, and he's a nice mix up from the evil geniuses we've been stuck with in the other Marvel films (Avengers and Thor aside). He cruises through Asgard, destroying buildings and throne rooms, being an evil doer we can all get behind. He's a nice opposite to Loki, who seems to be the pseudo-villain in anything involving Thor. Loki is an anti-hero by default in this sequel, but only time will tell if he ends up being a full-fledged arch-nemesis of Thor in the films to come. It's hard to say if he could top Eccleston's performance, but if anyone can, it's the internets villainous darling. Maybe in a third sequel? One can only hope. November 27,2013 The Ranger News Weekly Horoscopes - See what the stars have in store for you/ Sagittarius (November 22-December 21): Does it feel like you're missing something, Sagittarius? Oh, right! It's yo ur birthday. Keep in mind that no one will remember because you're competing with two major holidays. Should've been a March baby. Capricorn (December 22-January 19): You n eed to stop playing your new PS4, addicted Capricorn. It's turning you into something you're not. Put down the controller and stop yelling "YAR MATEY." Black Hag can't save you from your angry roommates. Aquarius (January 20-February 18): Homemade eggnog probably wasn't your brightest idea, dear Aquarius. Rocky can get away with drinking raw eggs because he's Rocky. What's your excuse? Pisces (February 19-March 20): Yes, Thanksgiving is right around the corner, but keep in mind The Hunger Games is only a movie. You d on't actually have to beat your uncle over the head with a handmade sword to get a slice of pecan pie. Aries (March 21-April 19): Finals stressing you out, Aries? Don't worry, this anxiety will be tempered when you and your fellow classmates bring a bottle of booze to history class so that you can take shots every time your professor mentions Napoleon. Taurus (April 20-May 20): We all know you're not the best when it comes to your finances, Taurus. That will all change when you decide to make a wise investment in scratch-off lottery tickets. K T Gemini (May 21 - June 20): This week you'll focus on boosting your portfolio for your post-graduation job search by removing "School of Hard Knocks" and "Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry" from the previous education section of your resume. Cancer (June 21-July 22): Don't let your boss get to you, Cancer. Hurling yourself into a giant pyramid of supersized soft-drink cups in the back of that McDonald's you work for was really just you expressing your creative side. Leo (July 23-August 22): Thanksgiving is a time for rowdy and uncomfortable political debates with family members who annoy you. Just remember this, Leo: don't do anything Rob Ford wouldn't do in one of his drunken stupors. Virgo (August 23-September 22): Feeling a little sad and nostalgic about graduating from Parkside this semester, Virgo? Well, shoot for the stars and dream big. Oh, and also, don't forget that I like my lattes with two shots of espresso and extra foam, because I'll be seeing you soon at the local Starbucks! Libra (September 23-October 22): The stars are aligning this week, sweet Libra, and they're telling you to stop being a Scrooge. Christmas is fun! So what if we haven't even had Thanksgiving yet. Tis the season to blast Christmas music on the radio and celebrate the emptiness that is your bank account. Scorpio (October 23-November 21): Hopefully you had a great birthday, because no one is going to treat you that nicely again for a year now. At least it was fun while it lasted! I m, Dear Doctor Jimmy, Advice for all your questions and concerns! For this current edition of everyone's favorite advice column, I was forced to make a somewhat hard decision. You see, my goal is to help the individuals that reach out to me either through the Facebook page or through e-mails, but there seems to be a bigger issue at foot that I cannot help but give my attention to. I feel it is time to bring attention to the modern dating phenomenon that I thought we were over, but are unfortunately still stuck on. The reason I feel this topic must be addressed is twofold. Recently, a very interesting blog written by a Mackenzie Newcomb came to my attention which talks openly about slut-shaming". Also, I could not avoid hearing a conversation recently in the halls of Parkside about a certain girl who is "together with a guy, but not together with him," which after much unneeded explanation of what that really means, she finally just came out with it and said, Yeah we hook up but we're not putting a title on it, you know?" First off, I would like to recommend that you check out the Newcomb blog on the Dear Doctor Jimmy page on Facebook. The basics of it, however, are that Ms. Newcomb writes a public letter to a man she recently had a one night stand with. She is upset with him because he either didn't call, or really only wanted the one night stand. She doesn't make it clear. Then she rants on about how the only girls that can be taken home to mom are a size zero, and she's sick of being labeled a slut and being shamed for it when it was just the thing to do in high school to be popular. Now, Ms. Newcomb met this unnamed mister at a night club, and then proceeded to go home and have sex with him That was that. My advice to Ms. Newcomb, and all of you out there that struggle with the one night stand debacle, is to stop lying to yourselves and come to grips with reality. The one night stand is not a one-sided coin. It does, indeed, take two to tango. You cannot be upset with a person who doesn't want to deal with you anymore after a one night stand because after all, you both did it. If your intentions were different, for instance getting something long term out of it, sex usually isn't the best thing to do right when you get home from the club, especially when you admittedly can't even remember if you told him your last name. You need to get a grip on your emotions and realize that he is not to blame but you are for making assumptions. Look what happens when you make assumptions. Now, if a one night stand is what you're looking for, fine, have ftin. You don't even have to tell them your name if you don't want to. But if or when someone calls you a slut, make sure you're ready with a proper come back, possibly like, "Don't be mad at me because I'm an empowered woman and your only shot is with someone with beer goggles so strong they can't walk straight," or something along those lines. After all, if someone calls me stupid, I don't get moody and write a six-page long blog post blaming them and crying about it. I say, "No I'm not, I'm a doctor, so I couldn't possibly be stupid!" So, as for you Miss We're Together but We're not Together but We Hang Out all the Time, my advice to you is this: call it what it is. Don't be afraid of what others think, because "slut-shaming" is just something weak and jealous people do to bring themselves up from whatever miserable ditch they may be in. When it comes to sex and partners and all that fun jazz, if a man can be a stud, then you, ladies, can be goddesses, just as long as you don't let anyone, including yourselves, bring you down. Dear Doctor Jimmy, I have a friend whose negativity is beginning to wear on me. We've been friends for a long time, but I don't remember him ever being this negative before. It really brings everyone down. The cynicism, the sarcasm, it s just draining for someone like myself who is a generally positive person. I worry that we're just growing apart as friends, and that talking to him about it may fix it in the short term, but will ultimately delay the inevitable truth: we're just not meant to stay friends forever. How should I approach this? -Positive Peter Dear Positive Peter, It seems like you may have already made up your mind on how this is going to go with your negative Ned of a friend. Sometimes in life we know the answers to certain questions we've been asking ourselves, yet we still feel the need to have those answers affirmed by others in an attempt to make sure we're not wrong. While mistakes are a great way to learn, it never hurts to get a little affirmation. As a youth I went through a bit of a rebellious stage. During that time my father sat me down and said to me, "Son, family is going to be your only constant in life. Friends come and go, and even the friends you've had for years may one day not be there. Remember that." I believe what he was trying to say was that as we grow and move on to bigger and better things in life, the friends we've had may not be ready to make that leap with us. You can approach this situation in a few ways. One, and the most effective, would be to tell your friend the truth that his pessimism is bringing you down and you can't handle it anymore, and you're going to have to keep your distance until he changes. This way may be made easier over a beer or a stiff drink. You could also take the subtle approach of young people that don't know any better and just stop responding to phone calls and other forms of communication from him, but this is not recommended. It's possible that, in time, he will come around and his frown will turn upside down, and once again be tolerable to be around. If this doesn't happen, however, than you are doing yourself a service by cutting ties with him. Misery loves company, and too much exposure to negative attitudes can be contagious. Tread carefully, my friend, and keep in mind that friends are great to have, but some things just can't last forever. -Doctor Jimmy Any students with problems seeking advice or answers can find Doctor Jimmy's page on Facebook at facebook.com/askdrjimmy. Toronto Mayor Rob Ford and White House pardoned Thanksgiving turkey cause riot in government Jimmy Gibbs gibbsO 14 @ uwp .edu Just when things seemed like they couldn't get any worse for the American government, Thanksgiving decided to peek its head around the corner and get every politicians' undies in a big bunch. The Tea Party republicans have been butting heads with President Obama recently over some newly leaked information. Every year for Thanksgiving the President of the United States of America ceremoniously gives a full pardon to a lucky turkey. That turkey then goes on to live out its life in a selected petting zoo instead of ending up on a dinner platter. Earlier in the month, information surfaced regarding the rumored turkey that would be receiving this year's ceremonial pardon, and it wasn't good. Through yet another leak from the National Security Agency, it has been discovered that Germany was not the only foreign country they were spying on. Apparently Canada was on their list of countries to spy on, as well. Through their undisclosed leak, it has been reported that Rob Ford wasn't the only one enjoying some occasional crack while in office as Mayor of Toronto. The NSA leaked report claims that Rob Ford was doing crack along with the rumored turkey that was to receive a full pardon this year Photos courtesy of NY Daily News and National Journal. from President Obama. When Mayor Rob Ford was questioned regarding his crack use with the turkey he said, "Everyone knows I did crack, so what? The bigger question here is why is the NSA spying on me and Canada?" NSA director General Keith B. Alexander replied to Fords remarks by saying, "The NSA does not spy on people. We simply listen so that when people come to us for help, we know best how to help them, having listened to their problems for so long. In Rob Ford's case, we listened in because we believed he was harboring terrorists with intentions of poisoning all of America's turkey supply with crack, thus turning the eating of turkey on Thanksgiving Day into a giant, nationwide chemical attack. We believe he was planning this in order to take control of America by force and keep us all under his command by making us crack addicts." The Tea Party then began to complain that Obama was no longer trying to run this country efficiently, but instead making deals with Rob Ford to give him America willingly in return for untainted turkey. The Tea Party is now saying they will orchestrate another government shutdown unless Obama not only kills the rumored turkey on the nations capitol, but also declares turkey eating illegal since they now believe all turkeys to be coated in a fine layer of Rob Ford quality crack. Obama had to say this, regarding these allegations: "Uh, crack is whack. I've always stood by this belief and it's something I've always tried to instill in my daughters. These allegations are simply not accurate. Another government shutdown will hurt the American people and ruin their trust in us as a governing body. Plus, how the hell are we going to make Michelle's famous stuffing without Turkey for Thanksgiving?" Black Friday: some metaphorical food for thought Doria DeBartolo debar004@ uwp .edu With Thanksgiving just a day away many of us are looking forward to a very fortunate feast to share with close friends and family. This is a feast not only for our taste buds, but for the eyes and the soul. We can look forward to a seemingly endless array of warm home cooked dishes smothering our tables and crowding our plates. The aroma will permeate each room in our homes as it slowly fills with family and friends who will join us in enjoying this beautiful meal. What greater gift is there to be thankful for than food and love? After going around the table to articulate what we are each so thankful for in life, we will proceed to eat ourselves into an inevitable food coma. This will mark the end of our expression of gratitude and the beginning of our celebration of greed. Tables will be quickly cleared. Houses will empty. The rush begins. This year, Gurnee Mills mall in Illinois will be opening their doors to Black Friday shoppers at 6:00PM on Thanksgiving Day. The Premium Outlet mall in Pleasant Prairie has followed in suit and will be opening at 9:00PM on the same day. The curse of Black Friday has bled into our day of giving thanks. Not only will people be abandoning their families to shop, but retail employees will be forced to leave their families to work their often times mandatory shifts through "midnight madness" - trying their best not to fall asleep or pass out. This Friday marks the first official day of the holiday festivities and just another day on our endless quest to satisfy our souls with material things. As we trample over our neighbors to get to the last discounted iPad or PS4, let's try to remember the growing number of less fortunate people who can only dream of participating in this quite dreadful tradition, who have no Thanksgiving meal to enjoy, and worst of all no family to share it with. This being said, I urge you to reconsider your compulsion to join the masses in a most wretched celebration of materialism, and rather take a trip to your local soup kitchen or church to serve a warm meal to someone who can thank you for it. Let's train our minds this year to see the good in what we have in front us rather than crave "the good" we tend to see in things that are out of reach. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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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 43 Headline Used for newspapers, the Headline element describes the main article of the issue. The budget: see where student money goes Series Number The series number of the original collection. UWPAC124 Ranger News Text Any textual data included in the document November 6,2013 v.v _ 1^^ I News since 1972 _ . ^ N ews University of Wisconsin Parkside's Student Newspaper IU^ange^ews is written and edited by students of the University of Wisconsin Parkside and they are solely responsible for its editorial policy and content. The budget: see where student money goes Jimmy Gibbs gibbsO 14 @ u wp .edu Every year, both new and returning students of UW Parkside pay tuition in order to attend classes. As most are familiar with the process already, the school year is broken up into two semesters. Each semester is broken up financially, with students paying a particular amount of tuition based on the number of credit hours they will be taking during the given semester. So where does student tuition money actually go? One of the charges that are added into a student s tuition every semester is known as segregated fees, or seg. fees. Seg. fees are defined as "mandatory charges in addition to instructional fees that are assessed to all students to provide funds for recreational, cultural, and leisure activities and groups that are not funded through other state appropriations." This definition can be found on the Cashiers office web page on the UW Parkside website. Of these segregated fees, there are two categories: allocable seg. fees and non-allocable seg. fees. The allocated seg. fees are designed to support student activities and programming. They are then distributed among the various Parkside organizations, such as WIPZ Radio, Rainbow Alliance, Student Organizations Council and many more. The funds these organizations receive from the allocable seg. fees are not fixed, meaning that they are subject to change every year depending on what each organization spent the following year, how much the organization actually needs and so on. There are also the non-allocable seg. fees. These fees are intended to support fixed financial commitments such as debt services, contracts and student service programs. These fees can be referred to as fixed in a sense. In other words, they are a long term commitment that needs to be paid off" over time by the university. One example that Scott Menke, Controller Director of Business Services here at Parkside, provided was the new Student Center. The upgrades and building of the new Student Center cost upwards of $1.8 million, but the annual seg. fees collected from all students was around $1.6 million. In order to pay for the Student Center, and also allow for funds to still be distributed to the other organizations and areas in which they are intended to support, the full amount must be paid off over time. Each year, then, a set amount is designated from the seg. fees to pay off the debt owed for the Student Center. The seg. fee distribution is decided upon each year by the Segregated University Fee Allocation Committee (SUFAC). The seg. fees are broken down by credit hour in terms of what students actually pay. Students pay $42.50 per credit hour, which comes out to $508.80 for 12 credit hours, and a grand total of $1,017.60 for the year. This amount is subject to change each year, because enrollment must be taken into consideration along with what the overall budget is for the year. Not all students are subject to paying these seg. fees. Some examples of those that are not required to pay segregated fees include athletes, military veterans and TEDU students to name a few. What is important to point out, however, is that not all student athletes or veterans are exempt from paying the fees. Menke refers to this as what is known as the "Seg. Fee Remission." When looking at student athletes, what this remission means is that each year the Athletics department is given a fixed number of student athletes that they can bring in that would be exempt from paying the segregated fees. This year that number is 145. This is the same for veterans, and the rest that fall under the "Seg Fee Remission." The reason for this is for recruiting and enticement. Basically, if a potential student is undecided about coming to Parkside, a $1,000 off tuition promise is intended to sway their decision towards coming to the university. This is the same tactic used for some out-of-state students that attend Parkside. Several out-of-state students are able to pay in-state tuition fees as opposed to out-of-state fees (which are obviously much higher) in order to get them to attend and keep them attending Parkside. Finally at the end of the school year, the left over seg. fee money is dealt with. If there is any left over money at the end of the year, it is put into a "bucket," as Menke calls it. The money from this bucket is then put towards the next year. By doing this, it lessens the seg. fees that students will be paying the following year. The process then starts over again the next year, meaning all the left over money from the "bucket" is taken into consideration, the allocated and nonallocated fees are examined and SUFAC will determine the new amount to be paid for seg. fees by all students not exempt from paying. Congrats on a great season, ladies! Good luck in the GLVC Tournament! Segregated fees, what does Parkside use them for? Doria DeBartolo debar004@ u wp .edu Segregated university fees (SUF) are charges, in addition to instructional fees, that are assessed to all students. These fees support student services, facilities, activities, and programs here at UW-Parkside. This year full time students paid $1,016 in SUF charges for the year. Although overall tuition costs differ between resident and nonresident students, SUF charges remain the same. Since last year, these charges have increased from $988 for each student per year. There a few cases in which students are not required to pay these segregate fees, including many student athletes, international students, and military veterans. Although all military veterans are exempt from paying these fees, this does not automatically apply to all international students and athletes. Each case relies on specific scholarships offered. When these fees are waived for one student, the fees for that person are subsequently dispersed onto the remainder of the student body who are subject to paying this part of tuition. There are two types of SUF charges: allocable and non-allocable. Non-allocable fees are not subject to change. They support fixed financial commitments, including contracts, debt service, and the university student service programs. They cover the costs of facilities such as the Student Health and Advising Center and the new weight room in the Student Activities Center. Allocable fees support student activities and programming and are, however, subject to change each year. Segregated University Fee Advisory Committee (SUFAC) is responsible for allocating these monies to student organizations such as WIPZ, Ranger News, Rainbow Alliance, and PSG. Before the closing of the Child Care Center last year, which was funded by allocable SUF, there was a dispute in regards to where the funding was coming from. It was noted that the majority of the people who were using this facility were not UWP students, but UWP faculty and staff. There were only around 30 students using the Center, and the rest were all faculty members. Student body president Annalee Sepanski, who sat on SUFAC last year, commented that "Our main concern was why are we [students] paying for something that is used mostly by faculty?" She added that last year there were almost 1,000,000 dollars of requests from student organizations, but SUFAC only had about 100,000 to give. SUFAC bases their budgeting decisions on presentations of individual budgets by student organizations at their meetings. SUFAC also has policies to follow. For example, only a percentage of money may be applied towards student travel, as it is preferred that most activities are happening on campus. There are also penalty fees applied to the budgets of student organization who present late. The Ranger News November 6,2013 Letter from the editor University of Wisconsin Parkside Student Newspaper 900 Wood Road Kenosha, WI53141 Phone: (262) 595-2287 Fax: (262) 595-2295 E-mail: rangernews@uwp.edu Editor in Chief: Staff Reporters: Copy Editors: Photographers: Designers: Maggie Lawler lawle020@uwp.edu Jimmy Gibbs gibbsO 14@ uwp .edu Doria DeBartolo debar004@uwp.edu Katlynne Davis davis086@uwp.edu Michael Jensen jense089@uwp.edu Carl Rollmann rollm001@uwp.edu Raymone Pajarillo pajarOOl @uwp.edu Maggie Lawler lawle020@uwp.edu Hannah Emery emery004@ uwp .edu MISSION STATEMENT: THE RANGER NEWS STRIVES TO INF ORM, EDUCATE, AN D ENG AGE THE UW-PARKSIDE COMmunity BY PUBLISHING WELL-WRITTEN, ACCURATE STUDENT JO URNALISM ON A BI-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. Wow you guys, we haven't had a chat in quite some time. To be honest...I really missed you. We had a very long dry spell over summer, and now we're just getting back to print in November? It'll be worth the wait, I promise. And I dont break promises. Like, I'd be the perfect person to make an Unbreakable Vow with (from Harry Potter for you muggles). But anyway, enough about that. I'm just really excited to be back in print, and I've got some fun things to discuss with you. The Ranger News wants you! We do! I don't know if you've glanced at that staff column to the left of this fine block of text, but our numbers are dwindling. It's sad, really, because the paper is finally getting good again! You said it yourselves...I didn't make that up. My mom also told me that, but whatever. If you like to write, come write for us! We're a really fun group! Sometimes I even bring cookies to the meetings! Don't like to write? Fine! Can you point a camera and take non-blurry photographs? You can? You're hired! Artists! We're always looking for comics and graphics to run in the paper. Show us your stuff, we've been to the Rita! We know you've got mad skills. Guys, TRN is an organization, and orgs look really good on future resumes. Go ahead, ask your bosses, I'm sure they all worked for a college newspaper in their past. If they didn't, I'm sure they had a really hard time getting the job they currently have. They're probably not even qualified to be your boss, let's be honest. I'll drop that, for now, but just think about it. Don't mind me, I'm just planting the seed and hoping you all grow into beautiful TRN flowers. What else happened recendy? Halloween! I hope you all had a super spooky day, I know I'm still coming down off my candy high. Want to see something scary? Take a look at my blood sugar. Ba dum tsss. I didn't dress up this year, because I was actually laying out this very newspaper on Halloween! But if I were to dress up...I'd probably go as the greatest newspaper editor that ever lived. Or maybe that pug that dressed up like Miley Cyrus' wrecking ball music video. I say the pug did it becamse I'm sure that was its own original idea, with no outside help from its owner. Are you still reading this? I'm impressed. I assumed you'd take one look at this chunk-o-words and flip on over to the back page for a couple laughs. Speaking of laughing, we've got some really great additions to the newspaper this semester. You're going to love them all. For starters, we're doing horoscopes! The planets are in order, young Ranger, and you're very impressed! What else can I throw at you guys? We've got an advice column! Make sure you check that out. It's real advice from the wonderful staff Doc answering real student questions! Skeptical? Don't be, he's got a PhD in divinity AND sass. As always, we'd love to hear some feedback from you and see how you think we're doing. Positive comments are our favorite, but negative comments are welcome, too. Just don't be too mean, we do have feelings, after all. Our contact information is listed to the left, again. Something else you'd like to see in the paper? Tell us! More importantly, share this newspaper with everyone you come across. I expect to find these bad boys laying all around the southeastern Wisconsin area. Hair salons, restaurants, banks, grocery stories. Go ahead, we approve of littering, as long as it's TRN littering. That was a joke. Give a hoot, don't pollute. Last but not least, I just wanted to thank you all, from the bottom of my heart, for picking up our newspaper and reading it every issue. You're the reason we do this. Don't let the interns fool you, they don't do this for the grade. They do it because they love ink-stained hands. As long as you keep reading, we'll keep writing. Have a spectacular week, Rangers, and please enjoy. Wednesday November 6 Landscapes Jean F. Lanners Collection** 9:00AM-4:00PM E. H. Mathis Gallery Story Rangers 11:00 AM-12:00PM Walnut Room Friday November 8 Arts & Humanities Visit Day 8:00AM-2:00PM The Rita Sunday November 10 A Salute to Our Veterans 3:00PM-4:30PM Main Stage Theatre Wednesday November 13 Science Night 7:00PM-8:00PM Greenquist 103 Thursday November 14 From the Mississippi Delta to Chicago: The Blues and the Two Postwar Africa 7:00PM-8:30PM Library Overlook Lounge, L2 Friday November 15 Noon Concert: UWP Flute and Saxaphone Ensembles 12:00PM-1:00PM Bedford Concert Hall Visiting Artist Series: Pallude Musica 7:00PM-8:00PM UW-Parkside, Bedford Hall Saturday November 16 Saturday Info Session 9:00 AM-11:00 AM Student Center Monday November 18 Arts & Humanities Day 8:00AM-2:00PM Rita Tallent Picken Center **Gallery will be open all month. November 6,2013 The Ranger News 3 Quoth the raven, Poe Open Mic was fantastic tribute to great literature Parkside guest speaker on climate change and energy policy in America College Republicans invite representative from E&EI Energy and Enterprise Alex Bozmoski to speak on campus over to the microphone to mournfully cry, "Nevermore!". Both myself and the other audience members found ourselves laughing, almost spitting out our apple cider. Other participants included Jill Miatech from the Kenosha Public library, who was more than excited to read some of Poes lesser known works. Chernouski took the stage again to read the chilling poem "Annabel Lee", which was followed by a reading of some personal poetry that had been written in response to Poes work. Afterwards, Chernouski teamed up for a second time with another fellow English major Katie Abbott for what was arguably one of the nights most creative performances. Chernouski read a short poem while Abbott stood slightly to her side, signing the poem simultaneously in American Sign Language. Both received a hearty applause from the audience for their unique rendition of Poes works. When those who had formally signed up to read were finished, others were invited to peruse any available books for works that struck their fancy, or just to socialize and enjoy the delicious apple cider and cookies. All in all, the Poe Open Mic event was a great opportunity to further explore the mystery behind Edgar Allan Poes masterpieces while celebrating the written word. Not such a dreary event after all. Sorry Poe! ties have already taken place, it all isn't over yet! If you're interested in the Edgar Allan Poe Big Read series, head to the UWP library for a complimentary copy of "Edgar Allan Poe: Great Tales and Poems", or check out the UWP library's website for more information. Don't become "insane with long intervals of horrible sanity"! Learn how to avoid this situation by reading some Poe! Katlynne Davis davis086@uwp.edu "Once upon a dreary Oct. 18 evening, Parkside students, weak and weary, gathered in the dim light of the Den to ponder over many quaint and forgotten books of lore." Ok, so it's not as good as Poes masterpieces, but the reference was unavoidable. The Poe Open Mic event, held in the Den on Friday Oct. 18, invited students to come and read the works of American literary legend, Edgar Allen Poe. As a part of the UWP and Kenosha libraries' Big Read series, the Poe Open Mic was one of many events held on campus celebrating the haunting poems and fiction of Edgar Allan Poe. Hosted by the international English honor society Sigma Tau Delta-Tau Psi, Parkside students, faculty, and others gathered together in the Den to hear some of Poes classic works read aloud. With the lights dimmed and raven decorations perched throughout the Den, the atmosphere was eerily appropriate. English major and Sigma Tau Delta member Sarah Towle began the event by reading some interesting biographical information about the author. Poe, who was born as Edgar Poe in Boston, MA. in 1809, led a life full of difficulty and misery, and it is easy to see that these themes are reflected in his writings. He died in 1849 under mysterious circumstances, leaving many to speculate that alcohol, lis passing. After some background information, Libby Chernouski, president of the Tau Psi chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, alongside fellow English major Sara Tickanen delivered an entertaining and rather hilarious reading of Poe's most famous poem, "The Raven". Tickanen grabbed the audience's attention as the speaker of "The Raven" wonders who is "rapping at his door". Once the raven was introSome great readings from the last Poe event. Photos courtesy of Sara Tickanen. chernouski chimed in> leanjng Doria DeBartolo debar004@uwp .edu On Oct. 23 E&EI Energy and Enterprise Initiative director of strategy and operations Alex Bozmoski gave a presentation that was open to all students and faculty; he was invited to speak on campus by the College Republicans student organization. He spoke briefly about rising concerns on the risks of climate change, and went on to explain his campaign's solution to this growing problem. Bozmoski believes that humans are in fact a significant contributing factor to climate risks, while some people believe that climate change is a government conspiracy. He went on to mention that in recent polls 65% of republicans say that America absolutely should or should probably take steps to combat climate change. He also says that "the majority of republicans actually want an answer to climate change, but no one is giving it to them." He believes that this is one of the reasons the Republican Party is currently losing this debate. EPA regulations and government subsidies are among some of the steps that America has taken to fight climate change. Bozmoski believes that the "climate policies we currently have in place don't work, and they cost a lot of money." Basically, "our government is deciding which companies should succeed and throwing money at them, while deciding which companies should stop polluting and forcing them." He went on to say that the US government will be telling individual power plants and eventually refineries how many pollutants they may omit. After a short overview of the current steps this country is taking and will be taking, Bozmoski stated that "every economist in the world will tell you this is precisely the least efficient way to reduce pollution." He adds that this plan will amount to "between a 100 and 300 billion per year loss in GDPT and explains that "all of these companies are losing money, and all of that money isn't going to anything good." He also said that it isn't that Obama has intentionally chosen the worst possible plan to put into effect, but he feels he can't get anything passed through congress, so he is just working with what he has. Bozmoski concluded his presentation by explaining what he believes to be the best solution to this growing problem in two parts: 1. get rid of energy subsidies and 2. change what we tax. He says that "we are currently taxing one of the only things that we can all agree we want more of - income." He goes on to say that if we want more income and less pollution, then we should have a carbon tax rather than an income and capital gains tax. "It doesn't matter if you believe that this is a real risk or not. As long as you can admit that you might want less pollution it makes more sense to tax pollution," he adds. E&EI Energy and Enterprise Initiative believe that by taxing pollution will allow the economy to grow, there will be less pollution, and we will see more jobs. In an example, he discussed the competition between geothermal and coal companies, in which case "coal is getting a free ride. They are putting all of this carbon into the air and not paying for it." Geothermal can't compete, so they go to the government for subsidies. Bozmoski says that if you made fuels accountable to their cost, you get rid of the argument for subsidies that clean fuels have by creating a "fair playing field" for all competing fuels. "It becomes a market where clean fuels compete against dirty fuels, and dirty fuels pay for their dirt." Bozmoski believes that this is the "most pro-growth, liberty enhancing, small government solution to climate change that is out there. If conservatives got behind it, the American people would overwhelmingly choose this versus the taxes that the EPA will be promoting". The Ranger News does not affiliate with a political party, and covers both sides objectively. SAVAGLIO 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, Kate Spade, Max Mara, Hartey Davidson, J-Lo, Banana Republic and many more! 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 r elief • Red eye • Pink eye • Foreign b ody removal • Urgent care/emergency visits Doria DeBartolo debar004@ u wp .edu On Saturday October 26th University of Wisconsin Parkside celebrated 13 years of involvement in national Make a Difference Day. This year, Parkside set a school record with a whopping 208 student volunteers who participated in the event. This is nearly 100 more students than last year, and over 60 agencies were invited by Parksides Volunteer Program Committee to submit specific project requests. This national day is sponsored by USA Weekend Magazine who started the event over 20 years ago to encourage people to lend a hand in their communities. In recent years, there have been close to 3 million participants nationwide on every fourth Saturday of October. Thanks to all of the helping hands, Parkside was able to complete 17 projects for these community non-profit organizations, whilst providing a total of over 600 hours of service. Project sites from this year's mission included Windpoint Lighthouse, Petrifying Springs Park, River Bend Nature Center, Racine Literacy Council, Racine Zoo, Nifty Thrifty, Becker Shoop, Pringle Nature Center, Racine Urban Garden, Girl Scouts of Southeastern WI, Cerebral Palsy Agency, Stand Down Kenosha, Halo, City of Kenosha-Lincoln Park, Habitat for Humanity, and Village of Sturtevant. Many of these projects consisted of ground cleanup and construction. Students at sites such as Women and Children's Horizons in Kenosha sorted donations of clothing and household goods for victims of violence and abuse. The Student Nurses' Association at Parkside (SNAP) also provided blood pressure checks for veterans at Stand Down in Kenosha. Every year Parkside awards the student organization with the highest number of participants. The Make a Difference Day 2013 Outstanding Participation Award went to the PreHealth Club coming in first place with a total of 27 participants. In second place with 24 participants was the Pace Student Nurses at Parkside, and the Parkside Basketball Team came in third place with a total of 21 team members who participated. Parkside student Hannah Kowalczyk was assigned to assist with clean-up at the Racine Urban Garden along with other Pre-Health club members. She commented on her first experience as a volunteer on Make a Difference Day, "It was a blast. This was my first year participating, and I'm looking forward to doing it again next year." Join the Student Volunteer Program on Campus Connect to view more photos of this year's event, and get news about upcoming events such as Blood Drives and the Spring Volunteer Event. You may also record your individual or group/organization volunteer hours online at campusconnect.uwp.edu and be recognized by the President of the United States for any amount exceeding 100 hours of service. For more information about the Parkside Volunteer Program or to sign up for any upcoming events contact Lynne Eedy, Nicole Hernandez, or Casey Jones at Student Activities - LI04 located in the Student Center - or through e-mail at uwpvolunteerprogram@yahoo.com. Make A Difference Day photos by Ray Pajariilo. 3916 67th Street, Kenosha, WI 53142 Phone: (262) 657-7850 docsavaglio@wi.rr.com www.savagliovision.com fl # Show your University of Wisconsin ID to receive: 30% off glasses and 15% off contact lenses! restrictions apply November 6,2013 TheRa^Ti^ Ender's Game leaves audience with disappointing dialogue and sad special effects bored with the dialogue he's spewing out. Its difficult to watch knowing that in the book, the brief twenty minutes I had the luck to listen to, Valentine, Ender's sister played by Abigail Breslin, has more character development than she does in an entire film. She's been set aside for a number of strange interactions between Ford and Viola Davis' character, Major Gwen Anderson. There were moments of laughable dialogue in every interaction between every character. Even the film's finale was a broken work, where Butterfield had the chance to shine, and you can tell he wanted to, but the script just held him back. What hurts the most out of a film like this is that the potential is there to be not only good, but seriously memorable. It's hard to watch so many young actors butcher lines that were slaughtered long before they started filming. The special effects, the added bonus of seeing a film like this, are also lack luster and untamed. Swarms of ships are attacking Earth, but all we can see are the same swirling vortexes we've seen in films like Wreck-it Ralph and others. The entire opening sequence is a rip off of the finale of Independence Day. There is a video mind game Ender plays, and it looks horrible, not in the shocking and delightful way we all hoped it might. The universe is not spectacular in Ender's Game, and that's an issue, especially when we have films like The Tree of Life, and even 2001: A Space Odyssey, that manage to make the universe more chaotic and beautiful than Ender's Game. It's not atrocious, but it's not bad enough to be good, and it isn't good enough to be good, either. We know there's no such thing as a great adaptation, but at least other films manage to capture the essence of a story. Ender's Game misses the point, and it wastes not only the potential of its young stars, but it throws out the possibility of being something great in a time of mediocrity. Guest Writer DM Haight Dmhuniversal@gmail.com Recently I began listening to the audio book of Ender's Game. I was fortunate in that I happened to see the film before I began listening to what I assume will be a great space opera in literature. Why am I fortunate? Because seeing the movie and thinking back on the development of characters and story, I can safely say that the twenty minutes or so of listening was more entertaining and more engaging than the entire two hours of the Gavin Hood helmed train wreck of a narrative. Its not that Ender's Game is a poor movie. Honestly I'd have to say that if I were asked to watch it again, say after video release, I would. But I would keep in mind that it is a muddled down, sickly scripted film with very few moments of interest, of which none are truly earned. The film follows the story of Andrew "Ender" Wiggin, who happens to be something of a tactical military prodigy. He's a young boy in a world where children rule the ranks of the armed forces because their minds and ideas have yet to be bogged down by reality or a lack of imagination. Ender is a child who is constantly bullied, one who is smaller than those who would have him expelled from a program he doesn't necessarily want to be in. He is in position to be the commander of Earth's tactile forces against an enemy of insect quality. They have attacked his planet before, and now Earth's leaders seek to insure that does not happen again. Ender is promoted and sent to learn battle techniques on a space station orbiting Earth where he excels, makes allies, builds strategies, and makes few enemies. It is not the premise that is lacking here. It could very well have spawned into a franchise of films that may have had the potential to broaden the science fiction genre and touch on unseen territory in terms of themes like child violence, burgeoning sexuality, unfathomable responsibility, genocide, murder, and the ramifications of one's past or fuPhoto courtesy of disneydreaming.com. ture actions. We could have seen an incredible film that delved into the mind of a child coming to grips with what he is expected to do, or one that has to deal with a fragile psyche under the pressure and watch of an entire military. Instead Hollywood has decided to bypass all of that, has decided to avoid new territory, and has elected to give us a film that is indecently plodding, actionless, unmoving, and poorly scripted. The script is actually the most incredible piece of depressing I've had the pleasure of analyzing. Asa Butterfields lines are just so uninspiring, and even Harrison Ford seems Pokemon fans will enjoy the new features in Pokemon X and Y Guest Writers Jon Barajas, Trevor Henkel Pokemon X and Y marks the debut of the Pokemon series to the 3DS. The sixth generation of Pokemon games introduces a number of new things that both longtime fans of the series and newcomers will love. With the game now having 3D graphics, battle sequences are more detailed not only regarding attacks, but also depending on where you're fighting, as each area has its own unique feel. This makes for battles that are both viscerally exciting and visually engaging. Changes to the fights aren't strictly graphical, as X and Y introduce several new battle types. Players are now able to partake in sky battles that can only be performed if both players have a flying type Pokemon in their party. Another form of battling involves the player encountering a horde of wild Pokemon instead of just encountering one. These hordes usually have five Pokemon of the same kind, though there are also instances where there will be more than one different Pokemon within a horde. The other form of battle thats introduced in the game is called inverse battling. Inverse battling is essentially the same as regular battling, only now attacks that are usually super effective against the opposing Pokemon are now not very effective, and vise versa. These new combat systems keep battles from feeling repetitive. On top of better variety of graphics and more battling styles, there are also more personalized things the player is able to do. Possibly the most significant change on the character level is that, for the first time in a Pokemon game, the player is able to customize their appearance. The player is able to get their hair styled and colored, pick out clothing, and get colored contacts to change their eye color. While the player is still able to buy a bike in the game, they're also able to purchase roller skates with which the player can perform various tricks that can get them into hidden locations. With trainer customization and roller skates, the player has a more unique way to explore the region of Kalo. What seems to be the most compelling part of the new Pokemon has little to do with the new creatures or new environment, but the social aspects the game seems to promote. The series has always been about battling and trading your Pokemon with friends, but there was never a convenient way to do so. With Photo courtsey of metrouk2. Nintendo's 3DS system, players are easily able to identify when their friends are online, as well as notice any players within the immediate area. The ability to interact with these players - friends and strangers alike - is just a single button press away. In the past, it had been a long, exhausting effort to even trade Pokemon. Players would have to go to a specific location in the game which usually involved going out of their way in the single-player mode. Now, two players could be sitting on a train with their game, and be able to challenge each other to a battle without leaving their current adventure. Being able to see players in the immediate area has turned public areas like UW-Parkside into hubs for Pokemon trainers to interact and compete. Where some players will choose to give items to nearby students, others have gone to more competitive means. Gamers like Adam Berg thrive on the competition within campus and attempt to challenge every nearby player to a battle. On the opposite side, players like Molly Krasel have founded communities that focus on trading and collecting Pokemon. With the increase in social aspects, as well as the various new features in the game, numerous fans of the original Pokemon Red and Pokemon Blue games have returned to enjoy the nostalgia of collecting and battling Pokemon. Only this time, they get it to enjoy it alongside their friends. Progress and the future: a brief chat with PSG Jimmy Gibbs gibbs014@uwp.edu Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with Dustin Beth, the Speaker of the Parkside Student Government. With the first semester of this school year at the half-way mark, I thought it would be good to talk with the PSG about the new year, how they felt about it thus far and what their prospects for the future were. One of the very first things said during our sit down was, "This is the most transparent Student Government we've had since 2007." When asked about the goals of the current PSG, Speaker Beth said they have three main priorities. The first is to provide transparency to the student body. They do so by making the PSG and particular PSG members more readily available to students then they have been in the past. One of the ways in which they are accomplishing this is by moving their senate meetings to noon on Mondays (a dead hour when no classes are in session) instead of the old time of 5 p.m. when it was harder for students to meet with them. Second, PSG is working on maintaining fiscal responsibility by making sure that the allocated Segregated Fees students are paying are being utilized in the most efficient way possible so that students will be getting a "better bang for their buck." And their most important goal, according to Beth, is providing and upholding student rights and advocacy for the students. Another aspect that PSG is continuing to work on is striving to create a better accountability for student organizations in order to produce a This month's sports in pictures Photos by Ray Pajarillo. WIPZ Radio: their road to an FM license Doria DeBartolo debar004@uwp.edu The staff of Parkside's WIPZ Radio has been working toward obtaining their FM license since spring semester of 2013. "UW-Parkside is the only UW school that doesn't have a FM license for its radio station," says station manager and student body President Annalee Sepanski Sepanski recognized that obtaining this license is something "that can greatly benefit the student body as well as the community, and with the support of her colleagues, she decided to begin moving forward in pursuit of it in June of this year. She realized it was going to be a rough road after her second meeting with several UWP faculty members, including Steve Wallner and Dean of Students Tammy McGuckin. She also spoke briefly with Chancellor Deborah Ford on separate occasions. WIPZ presented the administration with a request for funds needed to pursue the license. The administration soon concluded that applying for a license would be "a gamble," and there is no guarantee that WIPZ will be approved. Their request for funding was ultimately turned down. WIPZ media coordinator Terry Havel got a quote from a friend to install a radio tower for $2000. Sepanski met with the administration once more to present this offer. She was told that UW-Parkside could not engage in a contract with this specific engineering company because a deal had been made between Terry and a friend who worked with the company WIPZ was then told by the administration that they would continue searching for a company to do the installation. Eventually, a telecommunications company that worked with NPR offered to do it for $2000. WIPZ knew that the UWP administration would not be willing or able to cover any of the costs. Sepanski approached SUFAC, the Segregated University Fee Allocation Committee, in an attempt to receive funding from the contingency fund, but her request was also denied because "a member of SUFAC felt that I could work our current budget well enough to make things work." Like many other student organizations, the WIPZ budget was cut by over 50%, decreasing from $28,000 to only $12,500 for the year. After mandatory expenses are covered, Sepanski says, "We will only have $2000 to work with for everything else, including repairs and promotions." WIPZ also sent out solicitation letters to request sponsorship; however, the tax number required to proceed with these requests was received too late and the opportunities for sponsorship were subsequently lost. "We finally just decided to absorb things, because we feel obtaining an FM license will ultimately benefit [us] more than anything," commented President Sepanski. After the long search for funding, Sepanski and the rest of the WIPZ staff decided to make the payment out of their current budget from SUF (Segregated University Fees) dollars, and to make cuts to promotions as well as other plans they had for the school year: "We have paid for it but there are things that we will have to sacrifice." WIPZ's application is currently being worked on by technical consultants, and they are now waiting to submit it to the FCC for the final approval, while also waiting on the approval from the UW System. "The FCC hasn't opened up the window yet where we need to submit our approval because of the government shutdown, and as of right now the decision is in their hands," says Sepanski. WIPZ will hopefully be approved for one of two frequencies currently available in the Kenosha area. Sepanski also added that, "It is a good thing for students to be informed of what is going on." Student support for WIPZ is crucial, and in the end it is our money that paid for the license. The Artisan Craftsman Establishment i s UW-Parkside's art club, also known as ACE for short. The organization's goal is to become a resource for artists on campus by promoting them, connecting them to the local art scene, and helping them prepare for life as an artist after school. The club has two meetings during the fall semester. The main meeting is on Mondays at 10am in Rita D113, the Fibers/Metals studio. The meeting gets repeated on Tuesdays at 5pm in the same room. Like our Facebook page for art opportunities, ACE events, and meeting minutes. (https://www.facebook. com/ArtisanCraftsmanEstablishment) better image of the organizations. They have also been working on building and maintaining better relationships with several of these organizations, including our campus radio network WIPZ and The Ranger News to name a few. They will also be hosting a town hall summit in the very near future that will allow students to attend and express any questions or concerns that they may have for members of the PSG. Beth is also very happy to report that the current PSG is made up of the highest amount of freshman class members that they have ever had, which will lead the way for more opportunities for younger incoming students. All in all, the meeting is best summed up by a quote from Speaker Beth: "We are on our way to a better Parkside Student Government and improving life here at Parkside." November 6,2013 The Ranger News 7 Weekly Horoscopes - See what the stars have in store for you! Scorpio (October 23-November 21): Isn't November like your birthday month or something? It's your month and you can cry if you want to. Oh, wow, you're crying because you have seven papers due? Sorry...just, let it out. There there. Sagittarius (November 22-December 21): You're feeling frustrated after you spent your weekend following a Cheeto crumb on your GPS. But don't worry, maybe all that time being lost in Nebraska did your mind some good. Still seeing corn? Never mind, then. Capricorn (December 22-January 19): Apparently you took your role in the Parkside play a little too seriously, Capricorn. Stop trying to convince everyone that your name is Earnest. The cast didn't believe you then, and they really don't believe you now. Aquarius (January 20-February 18): In a Halloween frenzy, you stuck your head in a pumpkin and ran around your neighborhood pretending you were the Headless Horseman. Take two Advil four times a day, that migraine will go away eventually. Pisces (February 19-March 20): Pisces: Spring semester schedules! Have you talked to your advisor yet? Whoa, just kidding. Didn't mean to cause a panic attack there. Hey, seriously. Are you okay? Breathe into this paper bag and relax. You'll be just fine. Aries (March 21-April 19): Did Halloween get you all excited, Aries? Well take it down a notch. This week you'll realize that things have gone too far when you dress up in your younger sister's Power Ranger costume and get into an argument with one of your neighbors about how the Pink Ranger was by far the coolest of the bunch. m, x T Taurus (April 20-May 20): There is something dark and ominous in your future, young Taurus. Nope, wait. There's just something wrong with my Magic Eight Ball. I cannot predict now, so concentrate and ask again later. Gemini (May 21-June 20): After that stress induced panic attack in which you jumped on top of a table in the library, stuffed your poorly written midterm paper in your mouth, and beat upon your chest like Tarzan, you finally realize that therapy is working for you. Keep up the good work. Cancer (June 21-July 22): The arrangements of the planets this week provide some interesting foresight into your future, dear Cancer. No, really, if Uranus gets any closer to the sun, there's going to be some pretty explosive fireworks. In other news, stay away from the sun. Leo (July 23-August 22): Thinking about trying to seduce your crush this week, Leo? First thing's first: head on down to the courthouse and let's get that restraining order lifted! Virgo (August 23-September 22): Ever feel like you're all alone in the world and nobody understands you? These feelings will finally be realized when your parents get sick of your freeloading nonsense and ship you off to Finland where, in fact, you will be all alone with no one to understand you. Libra (September 23-October 22): Thankful that all that Halloween candy is in your past? Here's another thing to be thankful for, Thanksgiving! Better stop at the store and pick up some maternity pants...you too ladies...tis the season of overeating. X I Dear Doctor Jimmy, Advice for all your questions and concerns! Good morning scholars! During the busy, hectic, stressful, and sometimes frustrating times we call semesters, it isn't hard to get overwhelmed. Maybe you're sitting in your dorm room, maybe you're festering in your parent's basement, or possibly even the living room of the apartments you rent with several others, and it hits you: I need some help! Finally there's a place for you to turn. Doctor Jimmy is a new addition to the Ranger News staff, and he is making himself available through the inter-webs to help students with any problems they may have. Any students with problems seeking advice or answers can find Doctor Jimmy's page on Facebook at facebook.com/askdrjimmy. Seek him out, and you may just see your advice turn up in the Rangers News' new advice column! Dear Doctor Jimmy, ..... So...I have this friend who's having marital problems. He found out recently that his wife was talking to someone else on Facebook and planning to meet up with this person to have sex. How should he handle this situation? A divorce? Or try to work it out? Help, Doctor Jimmy! -Concerned Friend Dear Concerned Friend, This is, indeed, a troubling situation. I feel for your friend: having a significant other cheat on you, or conspire to cheat on you is up there with some of the major crushing blows to esteem and overall mental well being, however, an actual spouse is even worse Vows were made, and, unfortunately for your friend, the vows were conspired to be broken. I, also, just recently had an associate go through a very similar sitaation; he was not married to the woman, however. I will give you and your friend the same advice I gave to him. It's time to get down to brass tacks, the divorce seems the only way to go in this situation. It sounds harsh, after all there is always marriage counseling but the bottom line is his wife was involved in relations with another through social media and had full intentions of meeting with that person to take the relations to the next physical level. Now, since this couple is not involved in the rek swinging based on what you've told me here, his wife was caught cheating. There are a lot of problems married couples can have and they can always be worked cheating is just not one of them. If he did try to work this out and stay with his wife, he would have to realize his options; one would be that there simplyus no worhng ^ou wife had intentions of cheating on him and the only thing that . ww,»,, r « x; -XT.. ture, but time and the plethora offish available in the sea, as they say, heals everything. -Doctor Jimmy Dear Doctor Jimmy, I make more money than my boyfriend, so all of my friends are convinced he's just dating me for my money! We never even talk about finances, and he takes me on plenty of dates. He seems to genuinely love me, so that can't be true, right? -Miss Money Bags Dear Miss Money Bags, It seems these days that friends are all too willing to give advice about our relationships when it hasn't been asked for. Ive even seen friends give friends advice when told it wasn't wanted. I like to blame it on the overwhelming amount of reality TV focused on uneducated early twentysomething's creating drama in whatever way they can. It's like giving a chef a frying pan and a bag of rock salt and telling him he has thirty minutes to wow his viewers or they'll cut his fingers off, cursing him to a life of never being able to wield a spatula effectively again. Facing those circumstances, he's going to give us something. However, I digress, back to your problem. So your friends say your boyfriend is only in it for the bacon you're bringing in? Tell them to shove it and leave the real diagnosing and advice giving to the professionals. If you feel like the guy really loves you, and everything is going well, then who cares who makes more money? It sounds to me like your friends may be suffering a bit of post S.M.S. or Sugar Momma Syndrome, as we refer to it in the field. They've been shafted before by a man looking for a few extra gifts here and there, and now they are tainted and think any woman that makes more money than their significant other is being used. That's just not the case. And it sounds to me like you and your boyfriend are aware it's not the case. So disregard the comments of your friends, and continue enjoying what you have. -Doctor Jimmy Selling meth to pay for college, what Breaking Bad has taught us ail Maggie Lawler lawle020@uwp.edu Like most college students, I weep when I see how much tuition costs. If it gets any higher, we won't even be able to afford our ramen. So let's think about the positive messages we're learning from today's media. How can you go from broke to rich in a matter of months? Well, Mr. White, after you put some pants on we can go over the fine arts degree you'll need to pursue. What? No. I'm not talking about Studio Art. I'm thinking bigger than that. Bigger even than Picasso's blue period. I'm talking about that blue crystal. Grab your lab coats and follow me down the wonderful rabbit hole known as meth cooking. Now I know what you're thinking, "I've seen Breaking Bad, and it didn't end up okay for Walter!" And to that I would reply, "ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME?" Let's take a look back at what happened. If you haven't seen the end of Breaking Bad yet, stop reading. There are spoilers ahead. Walter didn't die because of meth, you might have missed the part where he had terminal cancer. What any college student wouldn't kill to be making all of that...what's the word Pinkman? Cheddar? The entire TV show had me wishing I'd paid better attention in science class. High school is something I've tried to tune out for the most part, but all I can really remember from chemistry is my teacher threatening to take my cell phone away and not give it back. And that was back in a time where smart phones were just s"" cience ] B itch a drear. I mean, yeah. There's definitely some danger involved if you're going to become a drug lord, but you don't have to go as deep as Heisenberg (although a clever nickname is required). The key is to get out before you bury yourself in hundred dollar bills, although that's very tempting. Settle for a swimming pool full of twenties. Fifties and hundreds just make you seem greedy. I guess what I'm trying to tell you is that college is expensive, but we've only just scratched the surface. There's an entire world out there full of dirty drug money, and it's waiting for us to go out and find it. Ranger News Rave Reviews! "The Ranger News really shuts it down." - The Government "I want to plagiarize this newspaper!" - Rand Paul The Ranger News wants YOU! I Do you liko writing? Do you like photography? Come to our meetings on Fridays at 12:00pm In The Ranger News office for more information! UW-Parkside Books: In Memoriam Guest Writer Andy McDonald andy.mcdonald@huffingtonpost.com Every year, new school semesters begin, and with that comes the demise of academic books that we all hold so dear. These are books cut down probably before their time, in the prime of their tenure. Maybe there were more misspellings than usual, maybe the editor s name wasn t the right font size, or maybe the publisher needed a new edition to help pay for their own kid's college education. Regardless of how these books came to their bookend, we celebrate the academic texts we lost last semester. Also, as you're reading this, you should be humming the song "People" by Barbra Streisand, and picturing each book as if it was it being featured in a Ken Burns documentary. Lots of slow zooms and fades. 1. Philosophy 'What The F*** Is The Point?' And Other Pertinent Life Questions 2. Chemistry Breaking Bad As Academia: Making Meth For Credit! 3. Physics The Higgs Boson Particle Is Nonsense And Other Completely Solid Scientific Theories Which Are As Good As Law 4. Politics Mitt Romney & Paul Ryan: How They Won And What We Can Learn From It 5. Literature Nicholas Sparks' Transformers 6. Extra-Terrestrial Science Bowing Down To Our New Supreme Alien Overlords: A Course In E.T. Etiquette 7. Writing Writing For Lifetime Movies: "Nobody Believes Me!" 8. Journalism 10 Reasons Why 10 Reasons Are The New Reasons To Study Journalism 9. Sports Medicine Steroids: Just Do It. 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 43, November 6, 2013 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 May 8, 2013 www.trnonline.org I News since 1972 _ _ News University of Wisconsin Parkside's Student Newspaper The Ranger News is written and edited by students of the University of Wisconsin Parkside and they are solely responsible for its editorial policy and content. Parkside Asian Organization fashion show features global style James Burns burns029@uwp.edu Parkside Asian Organization hosted an Asian-themed fashion show and silent auction titled SASS-IT-UP: Fashion Show Extravaganza and Silent Auction, to benefit The Women's and Children's Horizons Inc, April 26, 2013. Listed on the PAO Campus Connect webpage as, "[those] whose mission [it] is to provide help to domestic and sexual violence victims," it opened at 6 p.m. in the Den at the Student Center and ran until sometime after 9 p.m. There was a lot of activity as Master of Ceremonies, senior Ricardo Wynn, presided over the event. The evening featured clothing from various countries that represented a diverse segment of Asian culture. There was everything from traditional Pakistani formal dress to Hindu wedding attire, as well as colorful and complicated looks from such places as Indonesia, China, Japan and even Hawaii. This international collection reflected the varied assortment of clothing designs that exist across cultures in Asia. It truly took audiences on a journey through the region, using some of its more famous and very exotic attire. Parkside's own music club, The Beat, performed live sets during the fashion show and at the end of the night after the silent auction had concluded, drawing crowds to dance in front of the stage. Students in attendance, along with members of Parkside Asian Organization, joined in the playful chaos of The Beat's final few numbers. Their musical covers and self-produced material brought a raw, soulful sound to the festivities. The mood throughout the evening was of suppressed excitement. With the applause after each model stepped down the runway, the energy that came off of the crowd as each outfit was shown off felt as if it were reserved for a much larger venue. Clearly, the elaborate, decorative and traditional dress drew more interest than some of the more modern adaptations. When it came to clear winners, China, Indonesia, Hmong and the Philippines stood out as the obvious contenders for crowd favorites. The only bad thing about the whole affair was that for three hours PAO crammed so much content into that time window, and still made it seem like the shortest fashion show on earth. It was as if the audience wanted more, something extra. P.A.O has proven to be run by masters, as the group's fashion show turned out to be a big hit. Take notice, Parkside, P.A.O. has style! PAO will also be hosting an "Asian Heritage Month "Behind the Flames" Banquet" on Thursday, May 9th from 6:00PM-9:00PM in the Student Center Oak Photos by: Ray Pajarillo Room. It's sure to be an awesome time! Final Stretch activity "Last Lecture" was powerful and moving Dr. Siegfried Christoph does not disappoint Jimmy Gibbs gibbsO 14@ uwp .edu On April 24 the Student Activities department hosted the Last Lecture in the cinema on the Parkside campus. The event was part of the Final Stretch activities that have been going on around campus in celebration of the final weeks of the school year being upon us. For the Last Lecture, they had a contest among the faculty to see who would be giving the last lecture. The contest required faculty members to think of what they would say if they had to give their final speech, their final words regarding having taught at Parkside. The submissions were then judged and one person was selected to give the honorary last lecture. The event itself was intended to inspire both fellow faculty members and students in the form of a fictitious last lecture. The winner of the competition and the speaker of the last lecture was Dr. Siegfried Christoph, professor of German here at Parkside. His lecture dealt with his last 33 years of teaching experience at UW-Parkside, what he's learned, some of the realizations he's had and the never-ending learning that takes place as an educator. Dr. Christoph began his lecture by commenting on how he finally finished graduate school, got his PhD in the mail and then was considered one of the most highly educated people in the field of his PhD studies, or so he thought. He then went on to speak about teaching and the spreading of knowledge that he acquired. He asked, "Are we really ready for what we are about to get into?" He went on to say that the answer to that question would be no. Dr. Christoph also spoke about his growing relationships with his students over the years. At times, (some of us may even be guilty of it ourselves), he gets tough in order to deal with students, but even with the not so tough to deal with students, he has been asked questions that he was not prepared for. He said, "I have found a bigger respect for questions than their answers." He elaborated by saying that the questions we ask of our teachers and of each other lead to more questions, guiding us to a better understanding of what things are all about. He also went on to say that "If we ask the questions about what makes a good education, a student can get just as good an education at Parkside as at Harvard." The Last Lecture was an interesting event, and did what it had set out to do. There is something inspiring about listening to the thoughts and reflections of an educator that has been with the same school for almost 33 years. Dr. Christoph himself even mentioned how this is becoming a rarity, not only in the teaching industry, but in all working industries. With his mock last lecture, Dr. Siegfried Christoph showed that by asking the right questions, and having high expectations of ourselves and our teachers, we can achieve a great education, even one comparable to a Harvard education, as he pointed out. The Ranger News May 8,2013 ^ The Ranqe r "9 News l)niveisil\ ol VV iscopsin. 1'ark'sitle Student News paper 900 Wood Road Kenosha, WI 53141 Phone: (262) 595-2287 Fax: (262) 595-2295 E-mail: rangernews@uwp.edu Editor in Chief: Executive Editor: Maggie Lawler lawle020@uwp .edu Hailey Foglio fogli001@uwp.edu Lead Photographer: Carl Rollmann rollmOO 1 @ uwp .edu Staff Reporters: Copy Editors: Photographers: Cartoonists: Designers: James Burns burns029@uwp .edu Tyler Comstock comst004@uwp.edu Jimmy Gibbs gibbsO 14@uwp .edu Sarah Savage savagO 16@ uwp .edu Maria DiMauro dimauOO 1 @ uwp .edu David Haight haigh003@uwp.edu Libby Chernouski chern012@uwp.edu Katlynne Davis davis086@uwp.edu Michael Jensen jense089@uwp.edu Carl Rollmann rollmOO 1 @ uwp .edu Raymone Pajarillo pajar001@uwp.edu Walter Trush trush002@uwp.edu Jim Neu neu00011@uwp.edu Maggie Lawler lawle020@ uwp .edu Maria DiMauro dimauOO 1 @ uwp .edu MISSION STATEMENT: THE RANGER NE WS STRIVES TO INFORM, EDUCATE, AN D EN GAGE T HE UW-PAR KSIDE 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. Letter from the editor Well guys, we did it! Here's to another semester that's come and gone. Unfortunately, I'm going to be a junior in the fall, so you're stuck with me for another few years. Everyone that's graduating, congratulations, you re awesome! I'd like to give a special thanks to two of my favorite graduating seniors. Tim Lawler (of no relation) and Hailey Foglio, my executive editor. You guys rule, and Parkside isn't going to be the same without your smiling (sometimes aggressive, Hailey) faces in the hallway. You're both going to go on to do spectacular things. Just don't forget about us little people when you break into the big time. I hope you all have a killer summer. 2013 is going to be the best one yet! Actually that's probably not true, because most of you will be looking for jobs and paying bills (glass half full kinda girl, am I right?) but for those of you with less stress, tear it up for all of us. Rangers, I just want to thank you again for picking up the paper all semesterri" can't wait to make even more improvements for the fall semester. Until we meet again, go live life to the fullest. Bonfires, pool parties, concerts, you worked hard, you deserve it. Stay beautiful. Wednesday May 8 Art Exhibition: Life on Lake Michigan 12:00PM~6:00PM E.H. Mathis Gallery Noon Concert: UW-Parkside Student Ensembles 12:00PM-1:00PM Bedford Hall, Rita Art Exhibition: 23rd Parkside National Small Print Exhibition 12:00PM-6:00PM Fine Arts Gallery Senior Exhibition, Part 2 12:00PM-6:00PM Foundation Gallery Science Night 7:00PM-8:00PM Greenquist 103 Thursday May 9 Art Exhibition: 23rd Parkside National Small Print Exhibition 12:00PM-6:00PM Fine Arts Gallery Senior Exhibition, Part 2 12:00PM-6:00PM Foundation Gallery Art Exhibition: Life on Lake Michigan 12:00PM-6:00PM E.H. Mathis Gallery Asian Heritage Month "Behind the Flames" PAO Banquet 6:00PM-9:00PM Student Center Oak Room Concert: UW-Parkside Jazz Ensemble 7:30PM-9:00PM Bedford Concert Hall, Rita Parkside Theatre Presents "Twelfth Night" 7:30PM-9:30PM Main Stage Theatre, Rita Mini Course: Mixed Martial Arts Training 6:00PM-7:30PM Tallent 281 Mini Course: Drawing from Nature 6:00PM-8:30PM Orchard Room Friday May 10 Parkside Theatre Presents "Twelfth Night" 10:00 AM-12:00PM Main Stage Theatre, Rita Parkside Theatre Presents 'Twelfth Night" 7:30PM-9:30PM Main Stage Theatre, Rita Saturday May 11 Art Exhibition: Life on Lake Michigan 12:00PM-4:00PM E.H. Mathis Gallery Art Exhibition: 23rd Parkside National Small Print Exhibition 12:00PM-6:00PM Fine Arts Gallery Senior Exhibition, Part 2 12:00PM-6:00PM Foundation Gallery Send us your press releases, news tips, and opinions! Email us at: rangernews@uwp.edu May 8,2013 The Ranger News 3 Parkside Alumni share their words of wisdom for the graduating class of 2013 Life after graduation can be a scary time at first. Looking for that first job with your new degree, uncertain if you'll even be able to find one in these times. My advice is just to apply, apply, apply. Most likely you wont get your dream job right out of school, so look for openings that are related to your major(s) and apply to those as well. Don't be afraid to send your resume and info to places that don't have listed job openings. The job I got out of college as a graphic designer was at a place that had no listed openings. I sent my information to the design firm and got called for an interview a few weeks later. Remember the worst thing they can do is say "no" so apply wherever you can! - Zak Eden, Class of 2012 1. Burning bridges is almost never worth it. Unless it's with someone whose favorite book is Mein Kampf or something. Gr there are zombies on the other end of the bridge. Feel free to burn that bridge. 2. Meet as many people as you can, and make sure they know what you do for a living, or what you're trying to do for a living. Even if you're not doing if at that moment, make sure people know that's your goal. That's how connections happen and help later on. 3. Put in the work, and realize that even your "dream job" requires lots of work and sacrifice—probably more because it's a lofty goal. They don't call them dream jobs because they're real common and accessible. 4. Most importantly, become friends with bartenders because you'll get lots of free drinks (still tip well, though). - Andy McDonald, Glass of 2006 Well, I'd say remember that once all the tests and grades are gone it is stil important to keep learning and have skills. Embrace change. Life is change. Graduating is a huge life changing event. Expect to fall down a few times. Things are going to get screwed up. College trains us to think critically and adapt. Remember that, it will serve you well. - Adam Spivey, Class of 2011 First thing is first, when you are ready to apply for a "real job," treat your social media profiles like part of your resume. Assume the hiring manager can see all of your online content, ask yourself, would you hire you? Being able to do five beer bongs in a night might be awesome to your friends, but it isn't likely a skill that will be valued in the work world. The best piece of advice I've gotten with regard to the job search is to acknowledge your greatest weakness--in your case, it will likely be experience. You've never done the job before. Likely though, you have college experiences to highlight your ability to learn, so when you acknowledge your lack of experience, also highlight your adaptability, eagerness to learn the position their way and a lack of bad habits because you are new to the position. Finally, when you do land that job, my number one piece of advice, and it took me several years to learn this, is that average employees pass problems around all day over email. Problem solvers get on the phone and find a solution. Be a problem solver and learn to love the phone. - Nicholas Honeck, Class of 2005 I started my UW-Parkside experience in the fall semester of 2006. As many college going students I had no clue what would be in-store for me en route to my future away from homework, midterms, thesis papers, group projects, and diabolical finals. My career in college came to a close this time last year. I graduated as an English major with a certificate in Sports Management. My aspirations were to work in professional sports and I was fully prepared for a career that is highly difficult to enter. These days this can be applied to so many career fields. However, the same way to start those careers are the same. As a college graduate the ability to apply yourself is key. It's important to extend your freshly christened "college graduate" resume to as many places as possible. You never know who will step up and call back, but you can guarantee you won t get called back if you don't try extending yourself. Another asset to have in the college graduate arsenal is optimism. Sure your resume will be shot down sometimes. Sure it might look difficult to get started sometimes. Yet, you are a college graduate with a wealth to offer the field you hope to enter. Starting small can lead to something big. Never doubt what you will be able to accomplish, Mr. or Ms. Parkside graduate! If you don't believe in yourself no one will. Back to my difficult career to crack into. I previously held a big time leadership role with The Ranger News. I handled the sports beat. I had expectations to be a journalist. Of the many places I applied to I ended up getting a call from the Milwaukee Admirals about a Public Relations and Communications internship. It was something very different from what I expected out of my career, but an offer too good to pass by. This proved to be yet another example of optimism post-graduation. In the same way I flipped from being an Art major to an English major this internship with the Admirals has proved to change my personal career outlook. I feel much more comfortable and happy working public relations than I did whilst working my trade in the field of journalism. You never know what to expect from your new future out of college but always keep your mind open if an opportunity presents itself. You might just find yourself in love with a new profession! So Mr and Ms. Parkside graduate, fear not about your near futures! Remember that this time in your life is exactly what all those homework assignments, midterms, thesis papers, group projects, and diabolical finals were all preparing you for. This isn't a time to fear, stress, or panic. This is the perfect time to rejoice and tell the world, "Here 1 come." Danid Lavender> Qass 0f 2012 The Ranger News May 8,2013 H ^ntertainmen J vv Telltale Games' The Walking Dead worthy of high praise Tyler Comstock comst004@uwp.edu The critically acclaimed and award-winning The Walking Dead is a game that's outcome fully depends on what dialogue options and heart wrenching choices your character makes along the way. It follows the story of an ex-convict named Lee who is on his way to prison when the outbreak happens. When his car crashes, he finds himself a survivor in a place where the dead have risen and are hungry for living flesh. He meets a young girl early on named Clementine and takes on the task of trying to help keep her alive and to heip her find her parents. Ihey meet friends and foes along the way, some stay loyal and some move on, but Lee and Clem always are looking out for each other. The game is conventionally different from most other games that come out nowadays. Most of the time there is a complicated combat system that involves lots of button mashing, and that combat is lined with a story to complement it. The Walking Dead takes a different approach, which takes an immersive storyline, adds in quick time events, dialogue choices, and small spurts of actual shooting mechanics. Essentially the game is a point-andclick, choose your own adventure game where the choices you make along the way create the story and ending specific to the way you have chosen to play. This gameplay helps to get casual gamers or first-time gamers immersed into gaming while still providing hardcore gamers with an amazing experience. It could easily be the gateway drug to gaming. The art style and graphics are much more sketched and simple compared to something like Halo or Call of Duty's realism. It really complements a game thats world and core is based off of a comic book series. 'Ihe writing and voice acting is what really stands above all other games that have come out this year. The choices and situations that Telltale Games forces you into really make you think about the well being of your group. Do you kill the guy that has helped you and Clem or the girl that can hold her own with a gun? Do you help someone that is psychologically breaking down, or do you off him or her for the good of the group? All of the choices are hard because of how greatly the characters are fleshed out and how much you get to know about them along the way. I, personally, have never gone through a whirlwind of emotions quite like this with a video game. Each choice has a consequence and you need to make sure you are ready to live with that consequence before the choice is made. For being a game essentially on rails, its the most unpredictable to date. Its full of plot twists, Photo credit: mcdia.edge-online.com suspense, and moments you will never see coming. It's the surprise of the year in the gaming world and is quite possibly my favorite game of the 2012. At $25, there is no way any gamer shouldn't own this. Being a fan of both the comic book and the show, I cannot wait to see what's next in the world of The Walking Dead. Silver Linings Playbook is pure gold Tyler Comstock comstG04 @ uwp .edu Silver Linings Playbook is directed by David O. Russell and is about one man's life. This one man, Pat (Bradley Cooper), is fresh out of the mental institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Pat is obsessed and refuses to believe that his wife left him and is now on a mission to win her back. This mission becomes interrupted when he meets a family friend's sister, Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence). Tiffany is a mysterious and sexy woman who falls right into Pat's life at the most inopportune time. Pat refuses to let his desires get the best of him when all Tiffany wants is to be noticed by Pat. The two characters each have their own problems emotionally and mentally and the movie is really about following their evolution from insanity to normality. Silver Linings Playbook is a character piece. There isn't much of a story going on here that doesn't involved deep character development with every character in the film. Pat has an obsession with his ex-wife. His father (Robert De Niro) has a severe superstition problem with the Eagles football team. His mother is really the only normal one in the household but is emotionally affected by the family that surrounds her. Each and every actor in this movie is perfect. This is by far Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence's best performance respectively. Ihey capture the instability and obsession so well that throughout the film they have you scared, sad, happy, and questioning their motivations. Even Chris Tucker makes an appearance in the film and is hilarious. Overall, Silver Linings Playbook is the textbook example of an emotional roller coaster. ThankfhUy there is enough comedy in the movie to keep it from becoming emotionally exhausting. Every actor in the film chews up the screen when they are on It's a movie about a relationship that doesn't focus on the Nicholas Sparks cliche of a perfectly unrealistic life. Instead, it focuses on real elements and problems when two troubled human beings meet each other and ^eTof h ^ ^ ' fi,m that WU1 have laughing and in tears ° f both joy and sadness. From the director of The Fighter, I would have expected nothing less than great acting and incredible character development. A m° re* ^ UningS Playb °° k was one of biggest surprises of 2013 and is a must see if you enjoy any of the actors in the film As a relationship movie the film doesn't ever slow down and keeps you engaged the whole time. This film will not disappoint engaged tne Photo credit: blogspot.com V'i »• J JtU May 8,2013 The Ranger News Holocaust survivor visits Parkside and shares her story Jimmy Gibbs gibbsO 14@ u wp .edu On April 29 Ms. Raye David, a survivor of the Holocaust, spoke to a full auditorium of both students an non-students about her experiences during the Holocaust. When Ms. David entered the auditorium the audience saw an average looking elderly woman heading toward the podium. She was introuced by Professor Carol Vopat, who teaches a class at Parkside on the Holocaust, which was followed y applause and then silent anticipation for the story Ms. David was about to tell. On April 15th, 1945 I was liberated from the concentration camp. It was my 17th birthday, but I wouldn t even realize that it was my birthday until much later that day." Ms. David had drawn in the audience, and then proceeded to tell us of her childhood leading up to the World War II and her time during the Holocaust. She explained to us that she was born in Poland to a father who was a tailor, and a mother who ran a printing shop. She was the first, and for a time, the only grandchild; "I was pampered, but I was not spoiled, she said. Before the war her childhood was pretty normal. She went to a private Yiddish school in Poland, and in the summers her family would rent a farmhouse from a farmer who had two mute daughters. Ms. David explained that while at the farmhouse, she would play with the girls because they could communicate with sign language. They would play in the fields, spend the days picking berries and nuts.- Basically, she had had a good life, she told us. When the Nazis came into Poland, things changed drastically for them. For a time, she explained, Poland was split in half with Hitler controlling one side, and Stalin controlling the other. During the occupation and before being moved into a ghetto, life for Ms. David and the other Jewish residents of Poland became difficult. One of the degrading things that they were put through, Ms. David explained, was that they were no longer allowed to walk on the sidewalks; they were forced to walk only in the gutters. Curfews were also put into effect for the Jews, and Jewish men began getting arrested right off the street and taken away. No one knew what happened to them or where they were taken. She explained that only a month after the occupation, her father was one of the men to be arrested in the streets. About 15 years later, she went back to try and find a record of what had happened to her father. She knew he was dead, but since the Nazis kept such strict records, she wanted to know exactly what had happened to her father. The files were kept by the Lithuanian government, which provided very little help to her in her search. Ms. David explained that she had to learn Lithuanian in order to read through the records. When she found her father s name, it was number 54 out of a few hundred men that had been sent to camps. In 1941, Ms. David and her mother were sent to the ghetto. She explained that the conditions were so terrible, and it all happened so fast, that people were sent to the ghettos not knowing where other family members might be. Her mother had located her father's sister inside the ghetto. There was so much confusion that it wasn't until much later (after the war) that they found out that her uncle, a member of the Polish military, was injured in battle and sent to the ghetto instead of the prisoner of war camps. Unfortunately, he perished while living in the ghetto. For two years they lived in the ghetto in constant fear of the roundups, where the Nazis would select more Jews to be taken and put in the cattle cars. Families were torn apart during these roundups, including Ms. David's. She recalled that one time during a roundup, her four year-old cousin was taken from her mother and put on one of the cattle cars, but her mother was left behind in the ghetto. That particular train was sent to the Treblinka death camp, where her cousin was sent to the gas chambers. Ms. David told us that while her aunt survived the war, she never recovered from knowing that her four year-old daughter was sent alone to the gas chambers. Ms. David and her mother were eventually sent to the cattle cars and to the camps. Her and her mother were first sent to the concentration camps and were put in the barracks for labor. She remembers that when they first got to the barracks the other inmates talked about the showers actually being gas chambers, and after they gassed all those inside, the floor would open and drop the bodies into a pit. Upon hearing this, she and the other inmates would always check the floors of all the buildings they were put in for straight lines, thinking all the floors would open to a pit full of bodies. They feared that if they jumped or had too many people in one place, the floor would accidentally open and they would fall into the pit. One of the many fears she had while in the camps was falling, alive, into a pit of dead bodies. The work they were forced to do was also a constant fear. They would be forced to work in the freezing cold, and an SS officer would take them to a pile of bricks and make them move the pile from one side of a field to the other, saying he didn't like where they were as the reason for them having to move it. The scarce amount of food they were provided was also terrible. Ms. David mentioned that the bread they would eat would be made with flour and saw dust, and sometimes ash. Any food that they received they would eat because it would keep them alive. "Survival becomes your only thought when you always have the inkling that you will be next," she said. As the Russians continued to advance their front lines, Ms. David and her mother would be moved from camp to camp. At one camp she vividly remembers an SS officer, saying she would be able to point him out on the street if she ever saw him again. This particular guard would walk around the camp with a pistol and a stick. He would beat women with the stick, and when he saw two women walking together, he would ask them if they were related. If they were, he would take only one of them and send them to the gas chambers. The last camp she was sent to was Bergen-Belsum, one of the death camps. There the conditions were worse than ever, "a real living hell," as Ms. David referred to it. There she suffered constant vicious beatings from both the female SS guards and the female Russian inmates. She recalls sitting on a bench in the camp after a stay in the infirmary. She noticed things were different; there were no guards in the watch towers or walking around the camp as usual. Then a military truck pulled up next to her, and she just sat there "like an idiot." She wasn't sure what was happening, but knew they weren't Nazis because their uniforms were different. In fact, it was the British military coming to liberate the camp. Despite all the atrocities Ms. David witnessed and experienced, she went on to live a fulfilling life. She met her husband and had several children with him, all of whom grew up to be very successful. She also has several grandchildren and does maintain a positive outlook on life. When asked how she keeps such a positive outlook on life after everything she and her family went through, she simply said, "I don't hate. I've seen what hate does. It consumes everything about a person. So I don't hate." Inspirational words from a truly fascinating woman, Ms. Raye David. Top photo: Ms. Raye David. Photos by: Ray Pajarillo Middle and bottom photos: Two students listening intently. The Ranger News May 8, 2013 Get ahead this summer! Going home for the summer? Pick up college credits at your local UW Colleges campus: I UW-Foml du Lac tfW-Fox Valley UW-Mamtawoc UW-Marathon County UW-Marinette County mm i ' h r ' Jt 3 >:: 'Asm II I if* IPPIIP mm t • mm ©KINECRITICAL™- METROPOLIS Iffl-Parkskk Cimm myimatimm Urtivcooiu ur WISCONSIN Colleges ThcJresJiman/sophomorc UW campuses Visit uwc.edu/summerl3 for more info Coming soon to... UW-PARKSIDE BOOKSTORE and AMAZON KINDLE The Newest Edition of Parkside's very own literary arts magazine STRAYUGHT The Ranger Hews wants YOU! Featuring the work of Parkside students as well as artists around the world, Straylight Issue 7 1 hits stands later this month. Be sure to grab vour copy! y FOR MORE INFORMATION, C HECK OUT STRAYLIGHTMAG.COM Do you like writing? o Do you like photography? 12-nflnnUn ST meelil,9S 011 Frida» s a* 2J0iim m Moimaro 114 for more information! —- May 8,2013 The Ranger News Student art shows hit Parkside galleries Maria diMauro dimau001@uwp.edu With the end of the semester fast approaching, the time has come for senior art majors to show off their finest work in their very own senior shows. All graduating art majors must participate in a one credit class called Senior Seminar. This class aids in bracing students for the real world by making them prepare resumes, cover letters and artist statements It also requires that students put on a gallery show (assuming they have not already fulfilled an internship requirement). Students are put into groups of four and have all semester to prepare for their exhibitions. The theme of the gallery and the amount of pieces is entirely up to the participant, however, students are guided by art professors to make sure that their pieces successfully represent themselves as an artist. The gallery kicked off on April 22nd with a bang when Anna Frederiksen's fine art beautifully lit up the Student Center. A week later on the 29th, the first group of four consisting of Holly Bray, Lauren Kritter, Chida Thao and Michelle Sharp displayed their work in the Foundation Gallery in the Rita. Stylistically, these artists could not have been more different. Bray's fashionable sculptures and pins adorned an entire wall while Thao's adorable, manga inspired comic book pages were arranged directly across from it. Sharp's elaborate hand-drawn tarot cards and children's book pages greeted gallery goers upon entering the room. On an adjacent wall, Kritter demonstrated what Parkside graphic designers are made of and showed off her identity branding project that consisted of posters, t-shirts, business cards, books and even handmade displays for each of her pieceshand . The next group of four students presenting in the Foundatibi Gallery on May 6th through the 11th consists of the equally talented Audrey Lewis, Mallory Olsen-Willing, Katherine Wright and Ryan Zauner. Also showing on May 6th is Jennifer Thompson outside of D106 as well as Alex Linck and Alex Vadenbush, who's art will be shown in the student center. The final group will be showing May 13th through the 18th and will display the art of Colin Campbell, Elmer Golon, Ben Jarosz and Geoffrey Rossmann. The Ranger News May 8,2013 Synchronized swim team takes state by storm Maggie Lawler lawle020@uwp.edu The University of Wisconsin Parksides synchronized swim team, the Lady Water Bears, took home the gold medal at their very first state competition last weekend. Parksides finest competed against 12 other colleges and swim-danced their way to the top. One judges comment card read, "Never in my life have I seen such elegant leg kicking." Those swim caps really make them look like they have funny shaped heads," said another. Marco Polo, head coach of the Lady Water Bears, was more than pleased with his teams performance. I ve seen a lot of synchronized swimming in my day," he commented, "but let me tell you something. Never in my life have I seen a group of girls with such buoyancy. They looked like Jesus dancing on that water. They lack the facial hair, have to shave that off for swimming, but otherwise it was a pretty spot on impression." Their performance was in fact, heavenly. The girls swam to a mashup of "Rock Me Amadeus" by Falco and Britney Spears' classic "Hit Me, Baby, One More Time." When taken into account that the general population often times forgets synchronized swimming is a sport, the team really did their school proud. A spectator in the crowd named Avid Watchin gave his personal recap of the performance. "Well they started with some spinning," he said. "I thought they were going to get dizzy. Then they dove under the water and shot out like dolphins. It got the whole crowd going. Especially when they did a pyramid on top of the water, and then did the cancan in the pyramid! They deserved that win." His girlfriend Debbie Drowner agreed. "It made me miss my synchronized swimming days; feeling the roar from the four people in the crowd just really gets your heart racing." The Lady Water Bears too felt that this performance was going to live in infamy. Parkside should be proud of their team, considering most The team hard at work practicing. Photo credit: UW-Parkside website. students on campus don't even know the Student Activities Center has a pool. "I'm glad our pool is a secret on campus, it gives us all the extra time we need to practice," said Ima Swimma, senior and captain of the women's team. "It's not going to be a secret once this issue runs," joked her co-captain Flow Rivers. The Lady Water Bears have a few weeks off before they will be competing in Nationals. Parkside, keep your eyes peeled. You're not going to want to miss this wet and wild action. Harry Potters Quidditch making magic in small town Kenosha Maggie Lawler lawle020@uwp.edu This past weekend I went back to my old high school to help them referee their fourth annual Quidditch Tournament. That's right muggles, I said quidditch. For the past four years, Indian Trail High School and Academy has been hosting a quidditch tournament to raise money for their school newspaper, The Pulse. What started as a joke among the newspaper staff has turned into a major event for the school. Every year now, instead of hosting a typical sporting event before prom, the Pulse staff organizes a quidditch tournament for the school to partake in. Believe it or not, I was on the winning team that first fateful year the tournament started. Lawler s Lightning we were called. Modest, definitely. Honestly, it was the best night of my high school career. I'm sure you're all a little bit confused as to how this quidditch thing could work. I mean, people can't fly on brooms or anything. Trust me, it's gotten more exciting every year I've seen it. Each team consists of eight players. Four players are the chasers, these are the people that try to score points with the quaffle (normally a volleyball). Two players are beaters that throw dodgeballs at the chasers to make them drop the ball and run laps. One person is the keeper (goalie) that guards the hoops so the chasers can't score. Finally, there's a seeker. The seeker's job is to chase the snitch (a hopefully fast person dressed in yellow) around the field and remove a flag from their belt. This is almost always a guaranteed win. Try and picture all of this happening, and now envision everyone with a broom in between their legs. If this doesn't make sense to you, then you need to just watch the Harry Potter movies, because you're really missing out anyway. Quidditch isn't just an Indian Trail thing either. It's become a very recognizable sport across the globe, and was rumored to even be featured in the Olympics. Quidditch teams are popping up on many college campuses. Will Parkside be next? Fingers crossed. If you're interested in this magical game, feel free to check out www.internationalquidditch.org. That's the website for the International Quidditch Association. Who knows, maybe next year you'll be competing in their World Cup. As I was saying before, the Indian Trail Quidditch Tournament is always a really great time for those playing, volunteering, and spectating. If you get the chance next May to stop by their event, its really worth the three dollar entry fee to come on in and have a blast. Plus, you're supporting their school newspaper. What could be better? image.provided by wikipedia.org May 8,2013 The Ranger News 9 Plans for the Parkside Community Garden Blossom Libby Chernouski chern012@uwp.edu There's a quiet place behind Talent Hall where the soil has been tilled, the compost has been spread and the rain has been failing. The Parkside Community Garden, where students, staff and faculty can procure a plot to grow a variety of edibles, is ready for this years group of enthusiastic gardeners. The Community Garden opened on May 16, 2010 under the guidance of professors Patricia Cleary and David Rogers. Although Patricia Cleary is no longer at Parkside, David Rogers, from the Biology Department here at Parkside, carries on the gardening tradition. Although David insists that he was only looking to do some personal gardening when the Community Garden opened, plans for the Community Garden are - pardon the pun - blossoming. Dr. Rogers, Parkside students and others in the surrounding counties have big plans for the Community Garden, which Dr. Rogers says he would like to connect to the University of Wisconsin-Extension Master Gardener program. The Master Gardener program operates through the UW-Extension office, and Dr. Rogers and student Kevin Rickman have been working together closely to hopefully establish a long-term cooperative between UW-Parkside and the Master Gardening program. Through this cooperative, Master Gardener volunteers at Parkside, both students and faculty, would be able to work together on fully developing the Community Garden. Students would be able to receive credit from working with the garden, and Master Gardeners would have the opportunity to host events on the UW-P campus. Kevin Rickman is enthusiastic about being involved in this cooperative as an on-site and online advisor, where he will undoubtedly be a key asset to the cooperative's success. Once the cooperative is established, people who use the Community Garden at UW-P would have access to education about gardening not only from a Master Gardeners perspective, but from the perspective of a Plant Biologist (Dr. Rogers) and other university educators from similar fields. Through such a cooperative, both the university and the UW-Extension Master Gardener program could build stronger relationships with each other and with the community. Although the Parkside Community Garden has donated excess produce to county food banks in the past, Dr. Rogers would like to see more produce being grown expressly for this purpose. This freshly grown produce would be donated to food banks in the surrounding Racine and Kenosha counties and possibly to a food bank on campus. Part of this process would be to involve the Health, Exercise and Sports Management students by inviting them to host workshops to inform people in the community on how to prepare healthy meals and proper storage techniques, such as canning, drying, or freezing. In addition, poorer neighborhoods could be provided with seedlings for their local community gardens where people don't have access to greenhouses. Eventually, Dr. Rogers and Kevin would like to see the Garden grow and expand into a self-sustainable, student-run farm.. This farm would implement many of the goals of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, as it would provide opportunities for research in a variety of departments across the sciences and humanities, unique opportunities for teaching and valuable services to local communities. The farm would be able to contribute fresh produce to those in the surrounding urban areas where access to organic, home-grown produce is restricted. The farm would not only grow delicious vegetables and herbs, but it would also work on harvesting the maple syrup in the Sugar Maples around campus, and perhaps be home to a few chickens. The Community Garden will also be part of the Environmental Studies major that begins this fall at UW-P. Students enrolled in the major will be able to get hands-on experience with gardening maintenance and be able to educate other plot holders on the process as well. Currently, the Community Garden is tended by not only plot holders, but by the Environmental Studies Seminar students, who have already spent some time this year on cleaning up the leftovers from last year's yields and preparing the soil for planting. Plots in the Community Garden are open to anyone affiliated with UW-Parkside. Two kinds of plots are available: personal and community. Community plots are tended to by several gardeners, who split both the work and the rewards. Personal plots are yours to tend and harvest - Professor Rogers and Kevin will gladly assist you with any of your questions about the process. Some of the plants that have been grown over the past years include garlic, rhubarb, herbs, asparagus, raspberries and squash. There are still many plots open for this season, so grab one and get gardening! Here's what you have to do: Know what you want to grow and how much space it will take. If your plot is not big enough for your intended produce, a second plot may be available. E-mail David Rogers at rogersd@uwp.edu. He will be happy to get you set up with your very own plot. The deadline to reserve a plot is flexible, but it is first come first serve, so don't waste any time! There is a suggested donation of $20 per plot, but operates on a sliding scale For more information on the Master Gardener program, visit: http://wimastergardener.org/ LGBQT resource center hosts table talk on being Intersex vs. Trans definitions if one were curious for more information). One of the main sibbsO 14^uwp Sedu trans terms focused on during the talk was transgender, which has less -2— — to do with sex than it does with gender, because this is someone who may be born with the sex (genitals) of a male, but identify themselves as On April 24 the LGBQT office hosted a table talk dealing with the top- female. In other words they feel they were born the wrong sex. ic of Intersex vs. Trans. The table talk was open to anyone interested in at- The talk brought up interesting questions regarding the two topics, tending and learning some more information on the topics. Not surpris- One of them being that because of the social dichotomy we live with, ingly, there was an abundance of information discussed during the talk, that being that the "training" we give to boys and girls from birth, i.e. and a lot of the information is some that many might not know already or colors, toys they play with, the way we treat them when they're hurt, realize. When thinking about the LGBQT community, some not involved etc., is this why the idea of ambiguous genitalia and identifying with a or experienced with the community might assume it is a community for different gender seems to be such a taboo? With that said, can society gay and lesbian individuals. The fact is that the community encompasses change? Or is it too set in its ways to change and not put so much into more than that, Lesbian Gay Bisexual Queer and Transsexual is what the gender and sex of people? They are hard questions to answer; it is even LGBQT community encompasses and embraces. possible that they are questions without answers at this point. Maybe in This particular table talk dealt with the differences between intersex our lifetimes we will see a change in social norms regarding these topand trans. The main difference is that intersex is when someone is born ics, but it is hard to tell, and unfortunately wouldn't be too surprising with ambiguous genitalia, or is born with genitalia not considered stan- if that change did not occur, which seems to be a common consensus, dard for either male or female. It is considered a congenital anomaly, Anyone looking for more information on these topics, or the LGBQT and falls under the label of a medical condition. When talking about community at Parkside and in Wisconsin should feel free to visit the on trans, the trans-umbrella must be considered, meaning that trans is an campus office, located near the student advising center, or the several umbrella term, and many terms actually fall under the trans umbrella, web sources they have available, uwplgbtqresourcecenter.tumblr.com, such as transgender, cross dressing, and even intersex, just to name a few facebook.com/Pride at Parkside, twitter.com./Pride at Parkside, and (the LQGQT office actually has a trans-umbrella with the terms and their www.lgbtqwisc.org. The Ranger News May 8,2013 Chicago Sexcon: yep, we really said sexcon Jimmy Gibbs gibbsO l4@uwp.edu Maybe you've heard about it, Chicago's Sexcon. It's advertised as the one and only all adult expo and party on the Planet. This is the actual advertisement on the website for Chicago's Sexcon, and it does, indeed, say on the planet. As it would turn out, the internet does not always provide the full truth. But I don't want to get ahead of myself here, so I'll provide you with how I came to be at Sexcon on Wednesday April 24.1 had spent most of the day studying hard at our University of Wisconsin Parkside. I had also received, via first class mail, my honorary degree from the Universal Life Church declaring me a Doctor of Divinity. Class was over, I was a doctor, the weather was nice, and I decided it was a good day to do a little celebrating. Not ten minutes after coming to this conclusion I received a phone call from a good friend asking me if I wanted to go to Sexcon with him and his girlfriend. I had no real idea what Sexcon was, but I assumed it would be some kind of convention focused on the sex industry. I informed him of my recent degree and my decision to celebrate, so my one condition was that there must be a bar or some kind of liquor supply at this function. He assured me there was, and I said ok, Sexcon it is. This was the 6th annual Sexcon, and I write this article for no other reason than to inform anyone and everyone about it, so you have the facts when the 7th year of Sexcon arrives. That way, when you get a phone call from a friend, or the incessant need to celebrate on a Wednesday night, and Sexcon is taking place in Chicago again, you know what you're getting yourself into before you walk through the doors. From the brief research I did on the internet, I had discovered it was pegged as the Planet's biggest adult expo and party, I figured this was an exaggeration, but figured even if it was Chicago's biggest, it wouldn't be half bad. We hit the road that night with high hopes. When we arrived in the city we saw the crowd outside the main entrance of the old Excalibur club, now called Castle, which is where Sexcon was taking place. The crowd looked promising. They charged us $40 to enter, more money than I really wanted to spend just to be allowed to walk into a building, but thought about what awaited us inside, and forked over the cash. We entered to the pulsating blasts of techno music, and a hearty welcome from strippers. The bar was also right next to the main entrance, so I figured I had come to the right place. We grabbed some beers and began to explore. There were five floors packed with patrons, all looking for the crazy display the adult industry had on hand for us. There began the problem, everyone was looking, but very few were finding. Each floor had a stage (and luckily a bar) but the floors surrounding the stage were usually too packed to watch the show taking place on the stage. While there were professionals from the industry walking around the floors passing out free nude playing cards and their business cards, the majority of people in attendance were sweaty men looking for cheap thrills (even though they paid $40 to get in). At one point my friend and I had been separated when trying to avoid several male strippers, who were also trying to find their way out of the madness, since they were there to make money, and they were getting none from the crowded floor of sweaty men. This is when, by some magic, I made my way to the stage, or as close to the stage as I had been all night. I decided to watch the show, which turned out to be pretty fun. It was two burlesque girls doing a pole dance; only one had a power grinder, and would use it to spray sparks all over the other girl while she danced. I was originally worried that one of the sparks would fly out our way and set one of the many surrounding men's hair on fire, since most were wearing more spray and gel in their hair than the dancers were on their entire body, setting off a chain reaction of head fires that would spread like herpes at the after party, but I decided to stay until my beer was empty. When all was said and done, Sexcon wasn't the worst time I've ever had. I had a fun time talking to some of the people I encountered. Some of the shows that I witnessed were creative and fun. The bigger picture was that Sexcon is an over-advertised money pit. It is not the biggest party on the planet, but I knew that going in. I would assume it's not the biggest adult expo period, since it wasn't an expo at all. Sexcon, for the layman, is no more than a one night a year nightclub with strippers rather than go-go dancers, plus all the lights are on, which only adds to the shame. So now you know. Hopefully now you are able to make a more educated decision next year when Sexcon returns. If you have the extra $40 dollars to get in, hey, why not, right? But, if you're not into the nightclub scene, then don't waste the money; don't let the internet fool you, Sexcon only brings the strip club to the nightclub in a seeming attempt to help lessen the after-shame experience one goes through after leaving a strip club in the wee hours of the morning. The bottom line is you're not missing too much if you miss the next Sexcon. The bro tank a comprehensive field study Maggie Lawler lawle020@uwp.edu I asked some of my friends earlier what they thought a fun editorial would be, and my buddy Jack said: "the emergence of the bro tank." Since summer is right around the corner, I feel like it would be an excellent idea to discuss the notorious bro tank, and the bros who wear them, with you all. Since it was summoned out of the depths of Muscle Hell by Jack (Dr. Jack Villaruz, Ph.D. in Psychology and Neurobiology with emphasis on the social and group dynamics of bro behavior and their incessant desire to feed their lust for a viable mate, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison) let's dive right in. The bro tank, for those of you that do not know, is a tight fitting tank top worn by the male species to show off their muscle definition in the hopes of attracting a mate. A recent field study on the bro species showed that in order to attract said mate, the bro will casually walk by ir his bro tank, flex, and then grunt. Often times, this grunt is a signal to the other bros in the p ' t a pretty female is in the vicinity. If you're really lucky, you might even catch them in their ritualistic mating dance, where multiple bros clad in bro tanks will lift pretend weights and discuss going to the gym together. A bro is not dumb, contrary to popular belief. One of his favorite accessories is a cheap pair of sunglasses. These sunglasses allow him to check out his prospective mate's physique without making it blatantly obvious. A common response to this sunglass spectacle, Dr. Villaruz observed, was for the female to respond with a sassy "hmph" before walking away alone. If this does occur, the rejected bro will get ridiculed by the rest of his pack for multiple minutes, sometimes days, unless their focus is redirected by something else. That something else is most often a Muscle Milk, or a new potential mate. The best way to protect yourself from an Photo courtesy of skreened.coir awkward bro encounter is to wear baggy clothinj and to not make direct eye contact with any of th< males while they are in heat (which is hard to d< anyway due to their sunglasses). If the encounte cannot be averted and a conversation happens, jus be sure to use very large words. This will most like ly stun the bro and cause him to flee. If that doesn' work, then hey, maybe this bro isn't so bad after all For more information on the UW system br< culture, feel free to check out Dr. Villaruz's pub fished works in the UW-Madison library. Have ; happy, bro-full summer, Rangers. May 8,2013 The Ranger News 11 Sleepers of the Week Graduation Word Search E Z T J K N 0 W L E D G E C H Y S R w G 0 F I X Y 0 H I A G R J U 0 T Q B E E R G E D P R V A E c B T P I I L Q T 0 D A K Z B A C H E L 0 R S Q A I D R C L E E E S T E S S A m K U •1—J C L E E E S JLl E S S A T K U D K X H U V S V A 0 R E Y R A V Y N R K Z G S Y V U D K 0 T C 0 M M E N C E M E N T L I I 0 G F K G B L R 0 K E R N N 0 J G W E G E L L 0 C J E X E N P A R K S I D E X P L S 0 S N V F X E V Q S A K L 0 Q M 0 W W A M 0 L P I D V B R 0 M w 0 M A J 0 R Q R F S W J N G A G bachelors cap college commencement degree diploma gown graduation knowledge major parkside senior success tassel 12 The Ranger News This Semester's Ranger News Rave Reviews! 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I News since 1972 er & N e ws The Ranger News is written and edited by students of the University of Wisconsin Parkside and they are solely responsible for its editorial policy and • Rangers visit Madison for Parksides 10th annual Posters in the Rotunda Libby Chernouski chern0l2@uwp.edu On Wednesday April 17 seven students from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside attended the tenth annual Posters in the Rotunda at the state capitol in Madison, where undergraduate students in the UW System gathered and displayed their research. Each student worked with a faculty advisor from their respective university, many of whom were present at the conference. Kevin Reilly, President of the UW System, spoke to students and faculty advisors, thanking them for all of their hard work and expressing pride in what they accomplished. President Reilly visited students at their respective posters and spoke with them about their projects. Robert Wirch, State Representative of the 22nd District and an alum of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, was present and visited Parkside students at their posters. Students also met Cory Mason, State Representative of the 66th district, who showed real interest in what the students from Parkside had been researching. Also in attendance was Dr. Moreen Carvan from the Institute for Professional Educator Development (IPED). Of special interest to Mason and others, including administrative staff from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, was the research completed by Mark Wideman. Mark worked with Dr. Sandy Moats in the history department to compile a chapter of Wisconsins history that is poorly represented not only across the nation, but in Wisconsin as well. Marks research centered on the 6th Wisconsin regiments critical role in the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg - a role that has been largely forgotten. Parkside was well represented by several administrative faculty including Chancellor Deborah Ford, Assistant Chancellor for University Relations and Advancement John Jaraczewski, Interim Provost Dr. Fred Ebeid, and Director of Marketing and Publications John Mielke. Dr. John M. Spartz, Assistant Professor of English at Parkside, was also present as a faculty advisor for student researcher Libby Chernouski. Student Presenters from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside: Mark Wideman, Kenosha - A Decisive Moment: The Forgotten Charge of the ~ 6th Wisconsin Regiment at the Railroad Cut on the First Day of the Battle of Get- ^ P ' CtUreS '" '° check tyS^ Ur l „ , , . „ , . , . _ 0 Skylar Minegar, La Crescent; Christie Stockwell. Trevor; JacKeith Krukowskr Kenosha - Analyzing Test Scores in Science Using Weather- queline Niles. Lake Geneva - Interactions between Cationic Bug Achieve as an Aid Drugs and Kaollmte in Primary and Secondary Schools in Racine. Wisconsin Libby chernouski. Racine - Syntactic Position Matters: Armando Ramirez, Racine - Coacervates as Reaction Vessels Clause-final Adjectivization in American English Parkside hosts 23rd National Small Print Exhibition James Burns is prodigious. Small prints pur- in the PNSPE catalogs from competi- Michelle Rozics "Lines in the burns029@uwp.edu chased over two decades of exhibi- tions past, and how honored he was Sand, 2," a Mezzotint Screenprint tions hang throughout campus and to be selected to jury the nationally that won a $250 prize. However, As part of the UWP art schedule are a tribute to the boundless ere- recognized exhibition. many of the honorable mentions! this semester, the Parkside National ativity and energy that printmak- He reported being pleased to see and specifically the top prize winSmall Print Exhibition (PNSPE) is ing engenders in its practitioners." the "abundant evidence that tradi- ner "Sleeping Queen" by Lisette returning after a three year break that Housed in the spacious 2000 tional printmaking is alive and well Chavez, a beautifully realized imbegan back in 2009. Running from square foot Fine Arts Gallery in in 2013". Musing that most artists age of a crowned female skull lying April 1st to July 19,2013 this semes- the Rita Tallent Picken Regional working in college printmaking pro- comfortably on a bouquet, were ter, the exhibit is one of the longest Center for Arts and Humanities, grams are now instructed to focus handmade lithographs. Images continuing competitive showings of the display is subtle and sophisti- on a multitude of formats for their created in the traditional format, printmaking in the Midwest. Previ- cated. The art is an intriguing ar- printmaking rather than focusing on This years exhibition absolutely ously organized by Doug DeVinny, ray of handmade and digital prints, a singular process. "It seems impor- demonstrates the deep aesthetic retired professor of UW-Parksides interspersed with modern hybrids tant today to demonstrate mastery of and diverse talent of local and naArt Department, who first began the that employ elements of both tech- a combination of many techniques tional American print artists and is PNSPE back in 1987 and continued niques to create utterly unique and such as screenprinting, intaglio, li- seriously work a look, to manage it for the next twenty- engaging images. University of thography, relief and digital to ere- The exhibit is free and open to two years, the display is now helmed Wisconsin-Madison's Professor ate unique multiples, monoprints, or the public through April and into by Interim Director Patricia Briggs, John Hitchcock served as the ex- print installations," Hitchcock stated, the summer. Hours of Operation PhD. When speaking of DeVinny in hibitions Juror and remarks in the The gallery features several pieces can be found under the Events the Directors Statement of the event exhibition booklet on the quality that incorporate inkjet, or other digi- Calendar on the University of Wisbooklet Dr. Briggs said, His legacy Qf submissions he saw represented tal printing techniques, for example consin-Parkside website. The Ranger News April 24,2013 Letter from the editor 900 Wood Road Kenosha, WI53141 Phone: (262) 595-2287 Fax: (262) 595-2295 E-mail: rangernews@uwp.edu Editor in Chief: Executive Editor: Maggie Lawler lawle020@ uwp .edu Hailey Foglio fogli001@uwp.edu Lead Photographer: Carl Rollmann rollmOOl @uwp.edu Staff Reporters: James Burns burns029@uwp.edu Tyler Comstock comst004@ uwp .edu Jimmy Gibbs gibbs014@uwp.edu Sarah Savage savag016@uwp.edu Hey you! Long time no see. I missed you. Did you miss me? I hope you did. You're my favorite reader. Now that I've flattered you, I hope you enjoy this issue. I feel like it's very visually appealing. We're trying to use up all our tricks now so when our budget runs out in the fall and we start passing out the newspaper on index cards, you can still remember us fondly. That's mostly a joke...so if anyone who's in charge of the Ranger News budget reads this...I like your shirt! You look really nice today! I'm going to go ahead and give a cute little shout out to my boyfriend, because our three month anniversary was yesterday. Thanks for being awesome, boyfriend. You rule. What else happened recently? Boston. That's a big deal. Stay strong, all of you. Whether you've been personally affected by this tragedy or not, you can do it. We're a resilient people. I was going to compare us to a Twinkie in a nuclear apocalypse, but those went out of business. Guess they're not that mighty after all. Oh how the golden sponge has fallen. Seriously though. Keep your chins up guys. In the wise words of Albus Dumbledore, "Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light." Wednesday April 24 Maria DiMauro dimau001@uwp.edu Copy Editors: LGBTQ Resource Center Pride Around the World 12:00PM-1:00PM David Haight LGBTQ Resource Center Wyllie D171 haigh003@uwp.edu Art Exhibition: 23rd Parkside National Small Print Exhibition 12:00PM-6:00PM Fine Arts Gallery Libby Chernouski chern012@uwp.edu Katlynne Davis davis086@uwp.edu Michael Jensen jense089@uwp.edu Photographers: Cartoonists: Designers: Carl Rollmann rollmOO 1 @uwp.edu Raymone Pajarillo pajarOO 1 @ uwp .edu Walter Trush trush002@ uwp .edu Jim Neu neuOOOl 1 @uwp.edu Maggie Lawler lawle020@uwp.edu Maria DiMauro dimauOO 1 @uwp.edu Anna Preston apreston@carthage.edu MISSION STATFMI.NTTHE RANGER NEW S STRIVES TO I NFORM, EDUcate, AND EN GAGE THE UW-PARKSIDE COMMUNITY BY PUBLISHING WELL-WRITTEN, ACCURATE STUDENT JOURNALISM ON A BI-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. Exercise Class: chairXercise 12:00PM-1:00PM Sports & Activity Center Dance Studio Noon Concert: UW-Parkside Student Flute, Woodwind, Saxophone Ensembles 12:00PM-1:00PM Bedford Hall, Rita Art Exhibition: "Summer Eclipsed" by Kendall McMinimy 12:00PM-6:00PM E.H. Mathis Gallery Mini Course: Intro to Brewing Using All-Grain 7:00PM-9:00PM Orchard Room Mini Course: Begin to Crochet 7:00PM-9:00PM Tallent 281 Final Stretch: Last Lecture 7:00PM-8:00PM Student Center Cinema Final Stretch: Hot Wing Eating Contest 9:00PM-10:30PM Student Center Den Thursday April 25 Exercise Class: Introduction to Circuit Training 8:30AM-9:30PM Sports and Activity Center Dance Studio Women's Gender and Sexuality Studies Lecture: Women's Suffrage 12:30PM-1:30PM Oak Room Business Services Training: Accounts Payable 1:00PM-1:30PM Tallent 245 Student Leadership & Recognition Banquet 6:00PM-8:00PM University Ballroom Mini Course: German for Travelers 6:00PM-8:00PM Molinaro 212 Mini Course: Mixed Martial Arts Training 6:00PM-7:30PM Tallent 281 Science Night: "The Physics of Waves, Sound, and Music" with Dr. Dileep Kar 7:00PM-8:00PM Greenquist 103 Final Stretch: Night of Chaos Rave 10:00PM-12:00AM SAC Field Flouse Friday April 26 Breakf ^ C° mmunity Partnerships Nonprofit Send us your press releases, news tips, and opinions! 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Mathis Gallery, The Rita Tuesday April 30 Art Exhibition: Senior Student Exhibition 12:00PM-6:00PM Foundation Gallery, The Rita Congratulations to the 2013-2014 Parkside Student Government: Annalee Sepanski President Mila DeChant Vice President Byron Dowse Senator Holly Decker Senator Ashley Jensen Senator Dustin Beth Senator Marybeth Perdomo Senator Alicia Fikejs Senator Keona Thompson Senator Taylor Miller SUFAC at large Danielle Dietz SUFAC at large 4 The Ranger News April 24,2013 mtertainnrien 0 J Vv Doctor Who: wild ride through space and time Tyler Comstock comst004@uwp.edu We are three episodes into the new season of the ever growing in popularity show, "Doctor Who." "Doctor Who" has been around since 1963 in England but just recently hit it big across the pond in the United States. The series centers on The Doctor, a Time Lord, who travels with his trusty companions in his Police Box space ship through time and space saving the world and uncovering the grooviest of mysteries. In this particular season the eleventh Doctor, played by Matt Smith, meets his new young companion Clara, played by the lovely Jenna-Louise Coleman. She is a complete mystery to him because he has seen her in different times in history and future without a reason for existence in any of those eras. She is described as impossible. They have fought angry snowmen, defeated the evil spoon heads (super cool wi-fi aliens), met the Queen of Years on the planet of Akhaten, and have been trapped in a sinking Russian submarine. Although Matt Smith personally isn't my favorite Doctor, he does a smashing job getting across all of the quirky humor while still being able to bring the serious when the time calls for it. Jenna-Louise is a great companion so far, but has some big shoes to fill after the heart-wrenching story of Amy and Rory, possibly my favorite pair of companions. "Doctor Who" relies on its effects being top notch for TV. I will admit when the series originally came back to TV in 2005, it was definitely low budget and "lacked the effects a show set in space needs to succeed. Quickly after a successful return, the budget picked up and the effects got much better. The show largely uses practical effects, which allows a more realistic feel to the alien races and environments, as realistic they can get with something unreal. The best thing about the show is it has a wide range of emotion. Its not a comedy. Its not a drama. Its not just science fiction. It's more of a comescidramiction. It's a perfect blend of all of the genres and even gets scary at some points. It's a show for adults and children alike, which offers adventure and something new with every new episode. "Doctor Who" bleeds creativity and originality Overall, it's a show that when you start, you can't peel your eyes away I look forward to it every week and you can catch up on all things "Doctor Who" if you are currently subscribed to Netflix streaming. Photo credit: BBC America Hannibal: a tastefully written psychological thriller Tyler Comstock comst004@uwp.edu "Hannibal" is three weeks in, and is the show I never saw coming, especially for a major network. The show centers on Special Agent Will Graham who consults with the FBI on serial killer cases. He was chosen as a consultant for his ability to think like a serial killer. For Will, it's called pure empathy He is able to reenact killings and literally put himself in the shoes of the killer, all in his mind. It helps him understand the motives and the type of killer the FBI is dealing with. The ability haunts him. The FBI quickly issues Will a psychiatrist, named Dr. Hannibal Lecter. The show takes place before Lecter is put in jail for killing and eating his victims, in the films "Hannibal" and "Silence of the Lambs." The greatest achievement of this particular series is the fact that the viewer knows what Hannibal is already and the characters in the show do not. There are multiple scenes in the show where Hannibal is eating dinner and have people as guest in his home and you as the viewer have no idea if what they are eating is actually pork or if it's human flesh. Surprisingly along with the horrific element, this actually adds somewhat of a comedic element to the show. Special Agent Will Graham's pure empathy is purely horrific. The opening to the first episode of the show is one of the most intensely creative introductions to a series I have ever seen. I was hooked from the first ten minutes. The show does not hold back. It deals with murder, cannibalism, and has its fair share of blood. The acting is really great. Hugh Dancy plays Special Agent Will Graham. I haven't seen him do much before this but he is able to convey his character's autism as well as his pure empathy episodes with great emotion. You as the viewer really sympathize with him and quickly begin feeling sad that he has to endure this haunting ability. The creepy Mads Mikkelsen plays Dr. Hannibal Lecter and was the perfect casting choice. He is a manipulative, eerie, and shocking individual. We aren't very far into the show yet, but everything I have seen has set up the series to be something really special. It's crazy that a show about a cannibal can make you laugh but it will. I highly recommend that you watch "Silence of the Lambs" before checking out "Hannibal" the TV series. It adds so much knowing about the character beforehand. If you were on the fence about checking this out, I'm urging you to fall into it as I have. April 24, 2013 The Ranger News Artist Spotlight: like digital art? Pipitone s illustrations may be up your alley Maria diMauro dimau001@uwp.edu Parksides art department is home to some very talented individuals. Some find their passion in sculpture, some in printmaking. Some try to master painting, while some are drawn toward graphic design. Allie Pipitone, a fifth-year senior, finds herself drawn to... well, drawing! Although her abilities stretch across various media, Allies true niche lies in digital illustration. Her style is hard to define but its roots can be traced back to both Western and Japanese animation. This influence is heavily noticeable in her art; every character she draws exudes personality and movement, and each illustration captures a definite emotion and tone. However, unlike simplistic and cell-shaded animation, Allies illustrations strive to go a step further. Her art, although stylized, draws parallels to realism. Her backgrounds are consistantly detailed and her anatomy is generally spot on. So what does Allie do with her skills? For the past eight years, she and her friend Emily London have invested plenty of time into their steampunk fantasy web comic set o t release at the end of this summer. The comic has undergone numerous revisions (roughly eight) and, at one point, over 300,000 words were deleted. The story has been repeatedly reworked to make the final product perfect. But the cartooning industry isn't all fun and games. In preparation for the comic, Allie dedicates her time to mastering her paneling skills and participates in online original character tournaments. Doing so requires Allie to draw roughly 150-200 panels a month from sketch to completion. These comics illustrate her characters battling against those of other artists. She has since made it to the semifinals. Aside from illustration, Allie is also majoring in German. She is set to graduate in the spring of 2014, meaning the campus will only be graced by her art for one more semester before we say "auf wiedershen" to her and her wonderful creations. f|| m <smm All work belongs to Allie Pipitone From top to bottom: Chella, Akai, Untitled Self Portrait, Roland, Alex, Godfather Death, Merman I 1 lie rvaiigci Enten; Sykt lykkelig: Norwegian wonder about relationships David Haight haigh003 @uwp .edu Happy; Happy, or better known as Sykt lykkelig, is an unassuming Norwegian film about relationships. I think when we all ponder what movie we want to see at the cinemas, or on Netflix, or whichever streaming service you desire, we all like to keep the foreign film as an option, but because it is foreign we tend to shy away from it until we are in "the mood" for it. But what does that mean? Do we know what we're in the mood for right now? If it's a quirky dramedy with good-looking leads and a lot of snow and some interesting singing scenes, then foreign ot not, I would suggest you sit down and enjoy Happy, Happy. I say this because films from around the world are just like the films at home: sometimes you get a good one, sometimes you get a dud. Happy, Happy is no dud, and will have you laughing from awkward moments and concerned from dramatic moments just like you would get those effects at home. It's the story of a couple who have had a rocky relationship, even though on the outside they appear to be perfect. Elizabeth, played by Maibritt Saerens, is a complicated woman. She doesn't want to live in the house in the frozen country because it's away from everything, but she won't tell us that. She is a guilty party, an inmate of her own personal prison, which she believes is her marriage. We find her sulking, acting stuck up, and pleasuring herself in bathrooms out of shear boredom. Her husband, Sigve, played by Henrik Rafaelsen, is a tall, handsome man who greatly resembles Liam Neeson. He's got a deep voice, and seems quite manly, but carries with him a sincere gentleness. But he is physical. He likes to run, he enjoys the snow, and he's brought his wife to the countryside to help save his marriage. But these plans go up in smoke when, in a single night, their new neighbors, Kaja and Eirik come over. Kaja, played by Agnes Kittlesen, is a mousy woman living with her husband and son. She is under-appreciated, sex-starved, and lonely. She wants a friend, a companion who will care for her, but her husband, played by Joachim Rafaelsen, is detached from her, vacant, and irritation inducing to be around. When Kaja and Sigve meet in private after an Photo <2redil: comlngsoon.net tionship that complicates both their lives in a fulfilling, yet destructive way. The countryside is beautiful in this film, and helps to tell the story about the cold isolation all the characters feel toward life and their spouses. It's not terribly cold, but the close proximity of each character to one another is made expansive when juxtaposed to the drastic landscape away from the supposed warmth of home and love. Each character feels blocked off from the rest of the world, gone in some metaphorical sense, until the secret of the affair is exposed. We see atempted bonding on all parts, promises made, but until we reveal the hidden secrets of Kaja and Sigve we cannot press forward with the story. Like their sexual and psuedo-romanitc relationship, they can only get so happy before things begin to fall apart. I truly is a film about that new relationship high, that exhilaration we get when we find someone new, someone foreign to us, someone we find exciting in new ways. It's story about building relationships from the ground up, even when you've already built a castle. Throughout the film there is this interplay between Kaja's son and Elizabeth's adopted son. They play master and slave. In this way the two boys mirror how the relationships feel for the adults. But the problem comes from not knowing who is the slave and who is the master. That's the beauty of this film though—no one has vpower. Everyone is vying for a position of dominance, but none of them are capable to taking it. We see a number of romances blossom and wilt instantly, which is hard to capture. Director Anne Sewitsky should be praised for finding that dynamic, that odd middle ground where no one knows what is going on in their lives, that chaotic feeling of growing love and deflating love, that anger, glee, violence, and tenderness. A polarity we unfortunately pass up on our queues or at the cinema because we prefer the familiar film over the foreign. If you see one foreign film this year, I recommend Happy, Happy. Not because it is the best one, but because it is one you will love, and will make you love others episode during dinner between the two couples, they both begin a sexual rela- even more. The Artist paints a beautiful picture for its audience David Haight haigh003 @ uwp .edu Charm. Wit. Style. Beauty. Tragedy. All these elements sum up the whole of The Artist, the Academy Award winner for best picture, best director, best score, best costume design, and best actor. And it did it all with lovely silence. It's a simply complex film about a formerly great actor in the silent era, who falls on hard times. He is witness to the ise r of another star, or rather starlet, who made her fame by kissing his cheek at a premier, which led to starring roles in films. It's a sad tale about how talent can be overlooked after a certain age, and how it is easy to fall from such great heights. It's a film about Hollywood and how it treats its stars after their light fades, and a history lesson about how the introduction of sound destroyed more than a few careers in the early days of cinema. The Artist stars Jean Dujardin, portraying George Valentin, a hugely successful actor in the silent era. Dujardin, for American audiences, is new, and yet he has the grace and believability of a seasoned actor. His work in France has obviously done him well. He does a masterful job of making George playful, while still maintaining a serious visage in key moments of t he film. The way he stands is perfect for someone who refuses to lose pride, and yet telling of a man who has lost everything. His evolution throughout the film is one of the key elements that makes it so worth watching over and over again. We get those fantastic scenes where George is seemingly upbeat, transitioning from acting into acting and directing his own films. But we see the checks go out fast, and the smiles fade, and the hair gets disheveled. He goes up against Peppy Miller, played by the beautiful Berenice Bejo, at the box office, and we see that the new face, and the new technology can't simply lose to the same old dialogue Photo credit: deskolbrian.com cards and familiar faces. George is in ruin. It's one of the more interesting pieces of the film. This professional rivalry between Peppy and George. She owes him her career, but she knows that his ways can't last. It's Darwinism in Hollywood. The young meat has the upper hand. Longevity isn't easy to hold onto, and when we see the stock market crash, and George loses everything, it's a hard to watch as we learn, just as he does, that things like Hollywood fame and glory can only last as long as you can keep reinventing yourself. And although George's films are good, they still can't compete with the films that have characters articulate how they feel. Peppy loves George though, but his pride won't let him see that. It's apparent from the beginning of the film, and the more we watch George disintegrate, the more we yearn for him to succeed. The film's story is something like the film's concept. We know that cinema has silent films; we always have. But what we often forget is how good those films were. We trade explosions and CGI for the genuine glee we often get from old films from Chaplin or Keaton or Lang. The George is the representation of silent film as a whole. It has truly faded from the public's memory. It's like a piece of trivia we all know, but forget until called upon to recall it. When we go to the cinema we don't often think of how far film has come in the last hundred years. The artist is a film that we could have been watching in the 1920's, and that's why it will live on. Because, like the cinematic experience, it will stick with us. We'll be able to feel for the silence of film, the simplicity it brought us, and it will hopefully inspire those who see to watch classics that are often forgotten. The Artist presents one of the best uses silent film in quite some time, and it deserves to be applauded for its risk, and it deserves the standing ovation that so many other silent films have deserved over the years. The black and white cinematography is the best seen in years, and it is a welcome return for the medium. The Artist effectively tells us that the vibrant colors of the many action films, and comedies we've seen over the last few decades are just as stagnant as silent films were eighty years ago. What was once considered gorgeous has been oversaturated, and now those "amazing" movies built around stylish and colorful sets are bland. The story of Peppy and George, however, is, oddly enough, fresher than could have been expected. It's nice not having to sit there listening to dialogue being spewed about in meaningless ways. It's also nice to notice when a glass is being put down on a table, or when a chair is knocked over, because the sound means something. That's one of the great strengths of The Artist. It doesn't over use sound, but when it does pull out a dog barking, it does so in a way that awakens our ears, much like it might have done in the early days of talkies. This is one of the great films of our generation, and it became such by being different and choosing the old over the new. Ranger Wellness talks healthy relationships James Burns burns029@uwp.edu As part of the Student Activities Ranger Wellness program, dubbed the Successful Student Series, a seminar was held April 4,2013 in the Walnut Room. Titled, What Is a Healthy Relationship?" it covered basic topics of interest, including communication, commitment, and conflict resolution, the latter of which generated a lot of discussion among attendees. Particularly when it came to issues of domestic violence, rape, and how poor communication can contribute to misunderstandings that often balloon into open disputes over time. It has been said that it's the little things that matter most in a relationship. Many commonly understand this popular saying as the things couples do for each other, the words and actions they exchange on a regular basis, that make a relationship what it is. That is a rather shallow interpretation of a type of connection that actually contains a lot more depth than that. There is a lot to manage in romantic relationships, under conditions that are rarely always stable. If couples can agree to discuss the primary areas of a relationship, and identify which parts of it they are struggling in, there is a better chance of success. Successful relationships regularly exhibit a high degree of trust and open communication above all other factors, but those are not the only successful indicators. The list below shows, in no particular order, general aspects of relationships and how they can contribute to success or failure. 1. Trust: As mentioned above, trust is extremely important to any relationship. Relying on each other to act in a way that supports the relationship often inspires confidence and feelings of security in each other. When trust is not present, it usually indicates issues in other areas of the relationship that need to be addressed. This is probably the second most important factor in relationships. 2. Managing Conflicts: This includes things like knowing how to fight and being respectful of each other when doing it. Working to understand each others feelings and approaching the problem together. This can reveal the origin of issues that cause consistent arguments, so that you can better respond to them when they come up again. Many relationships have ended due to a mutual misunderstanding. 3. Communication: Probably the number one most important aspect to any relationship is communication. Couples who effectively communicate avoid many of the other pitfalls on this list, but for good reason. Good communication means being completely open with each other, getting rid of distractions, investing in the conversation, being mindful of how you effect how your partner feels, and being willing to feel vulnerable. If you're going to talk, you can't be on your phone, biting each other's heads off screaming at each other, or constantly trying to get the upper hand in conversations. Mastering this goes a long way to managing any conflicts. 4. Self-Identity vs. Couple-Identity: In a healthy relationship you don't identify yourself entirely by being in a relationship. You h ave a sense of self-worth that is independent from, but supported by the relationship. You s houldn't have to worry about being yourself, or what your partner would think if you acted a certain way. That type of mental gymnastics leads to things like codependency and becoming someone you're not, which quickly makes relationships dysfunctional. 5. Security: Couples shouldn't have doubts about the relationship they're in. They should appreciate their partner, be able to rely on one another for emotional support, and feel like they are accepted and loved for who they are despite disagreements. These are just a few things to consider when evaluating the health of a relationship. They are by far not the only things, as every relationship is unique. This list offers a simple gauge by which to judge whether a couple is living in bliss or whether there are some things they really need to work on. The Ranger Wellness: Successful Student Series continues with various events throughout the month of April. Parkside students weigh in on Interracial Dating James Burns burns029@uwp.edu For their organization's featured week, the Parkside chapter of the Sigma Lambda Gamma sorority staged a Ranger Wellness seminar on Interracial Dating. Linda Vang presided over the event, giving a short PowerPoint presentation focused on the history of these relationships. It was filled with little known facts about the topic, such as the earliest recorded interracial relationships in the mid-1500s between Filipinos and the heavy role that families play in the success and prevalence of interracial coupling. As for most cases of interracial dating in today's modern, global society, the general consensus is that personal values, family structure, and culture factor heavily for relationships of this type. After the PowerPoint, Miss Vang led a discussion group focused on questions that were randomly drawn from a fishbowl. Some questions involved concerns about stereotypes when meeting a significant other's parents. Specifically, one African-American student recounted a time when he was dating a Caucasian woman. Her parents cooked him a fried chicken dinner with Kool-Aid to drink, and dessert consisted of watermelons. The group gasped, snickered and was unanimously chagrin. Some other students reported that they had experienced similar things and talk seemed to switch focus to the fact that most people act this way out of ignorance. There were a few allusions to the stereotype of the African-American male as the "deadbeat dad." A few Asian-American women spoke of parental pressure to date and even marry within their own race, or in the case of some, pursue Caucasian westerners. Interestingly, one Asian-American girl stated that her parents preferred she date a Hispanic/Latino man rather than an African-American if she insisted on dating outside the race. Such blatant racism stimulated quite a bit of discussion on common pressures to date within a specific race. The group quickly established a unified rapport on the idea that modern, globalized attitudes on interracial couples were fast becoming at odds with more traditional, draconic, often racially oriented motivations for the dating, relationship and marital mores of the previous generations. Students raised in more traditional households confessed to feeling at odds with themselves. Some agonized over personal romantic preferences that conflicted with the respect of their family elders; they wanted to please their families and not create strife. However, a sense of general disappointment could be felt about the lack of consideration and understanding that was found in many parents. Near the end of the seminar, the group came to the consensus that, although still uncommon, interracial relationship are significantly more accepted than just several decades ago. They fervently supported individuals following what they personally believed was the right path towards love and romantic fulfillment. Ranger Wellness was a great success and Parkside looks forward to its return next year! The Ranger News April 24,2013 Goober Quest 5 Jim Neu neuOOOll rju V3 The Adventures of Bear and Pineapple; Part 7: Path to Showbiz Walter Trush trush002@uwp.edu Get ahead this summer! Going home for the summer? 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Mana Pasifika helps kick of Asian Heritage Month with rhythm Jimmy Gibbs gi bbsO 14 @ u wp .edu The Main Place was the place to be Wed. April 3 at noon. The Mana Pasifika dance group graced Parkside with their presence and their skill to help celebrate Asian Heritage Month. Mana Pasifika specializes in dances from the South Pacific, like Hawaii, Fiji, Tahiti, and so on. The group had five dancers that came to show the students and staff of Parkside several different traditional South Pacific dances, and interestingly enough, while all the girls in the dance group hailed from the South Pacific at one point in their lives, they are now stationed out of Oshkosh, WI. Now, they travel around for special events and any other occasion one could think of that would require some South Pacific dancing. For those that may not have been able to catch ers worked to perfect the dance. They were all some interesting information revealed while they Mana Pasifikas performance, I am sad to report in tune with the music and with each other. Af- taught some of the brave audience members the that you missed out on a truly entertaining dis- ter the dance was complete they explained how standard dance. They did the dance to the song play. Before Mana Pasifika took to the stage, they many dances unique to Tahiti focus primarily on "The Hookie Hookie," and by doing so explained had an opening act that started promptly at noon lower body movement while keeping the upper that every dance they perform, and every motion in the Main Place. The act was an interesting one. straight and still. It was obvious the dance was of the dance, tells a certain story. This is why they There were about 10 performers, all donning a rigorous one given the shortness of breath of keep the tradition of their dances alive, because Power Ranger masks, and they performed a cho- the dancers, but you would never know watching it is a form of storytelling they have been using reographed dance to set the mood. Their practice them, since the dance was so fluid and flawless, on the South Pacific islands for generations. They was obvious, their moves fluid, and the finale of The next dance they performed was a con- demonstrated this with a dance from the island the act was a young man that let loose with some temporary version of a classic Hawaiian hula of Fiji, which tells the story of the western world karate-style aerobatics that I would not dare to dance. They explained the origins of the dance, coming into their world, and how the natives attempt for fear of dislocation, or at least serious mentioning that originally it was dance that stayed together to keep their culture alive, injury as a result. only men could perform. It was to celebrate a Honestly, had I not been told this information, Then, after the Power Ranger masks came off particular goddess of the island. The dance was I don't know if I would have come to the concluand the dancers took their seats, Mana Pasifika taken so seriously, that making a mistake dur- sion that it was telling that story. It did, however, took to the stage and introduced themselves, ing the dance would literally cost one their life, teach me something new, and hopefully you as They explained how they specialize in dance After this dance, Mana Pasifika invited the audi- well. If you'd like to find out more about Mana unique to the islands of the South Pacific, and ence to join them and learn a standard Hawaiian Pasifika they do have a Myspace page with more how the dances are used as forms of celebration, dance. It is always entertaining to watch trained, information, and contact information as well if After, they went right into the dancing. They professional dancers attempt to teach audience you'd be interested in having them dance for your began with a dance from the island of Tahiti, members how to dance, so I stayed to watch. It next big get together, and it was clear right away how hard the danc- was as you would probably expect, yet there was Barnyard goats; no kidding, you wish you could sing like them Maggie Lawler lawle020@uwp.edu If you're walking down the street and you hear a scream coming from an alleyway, it's probably not what you think it is. It's probably, a goat. You heard right. A goat, the little barnyard animal with horns and hooves. Unless you live under a rock like everybody's favorite starfish, you've probably seen a video of a goat yelling. One of the more famous videos is the most recent Doritos Super Bowl commercial staring a lovable, yet ticked off goat who's out of Doritos. The commercial ends with a goat kicking the door shut, and trapping the man who hid all of his chips from him in a room. I don't know about any of you, but I feel like an angry goat is not something to mess with. Well, these goats have left the farm and are currently featuring in some of the greatest pop songs out right now. You might not understand what Forget about the bird, I think goat is definitely the new word, at least I'm getting at, so let me break it down for you. Upon realizing that goats as far as the internet is concerned. Do you think you can find something have a very human-like ability to yell, people have taken to the internet to funnier than yelling goats on the internet? I urge you to try. If you find remix some of the country's most popular songs with a touch of goat flare, something great, send us an email and just maybe, your idea will end up in A few of my current favorites are Miley Cyrus' "Party In The USA," a story, too. Taylor Swift's "I Knew You Were Trouble," and Whitney Houston's classic, Until then, I would encourage all of you to jump on the yelling goat "I Will Always Love You." I actually played it in my office just now, and it bandwagon. Just don't watch a video if you're someplace quiet like the ligets me every single time. brary. Photos of Mana Pasifika taken by: Carl Rollmann Photo credit: content.clearchannel.com The Ranger News April 10,2013 HLetter from the editor 900 Wood Road Kenosha, WI 53141 Phone: (262) 595-2287 Fax: (262) 595-2295 E-mail: rangernews@uwp.edu Editor in Chief: Executive Editor: Maggie Lawler lawle020@uwp.edu Hailey Foglio fogli001@uwp.edu Lead Photographer: Carl Rollmann rollraOO 1 @ uwp .edu Staff Reporters: Copy Editors: Photographers: Cartoonists: Designers: James Bums burns029@uwp.edu Tyler Comstock comst004@uwp .edu Jimmy Gibbs gi bbsO 14@ u wp .edu Sarah Savage savagO 16@ uwp .edu Maria DiMauro dimauOO 1 @uwp .edu David Haight hai gh003 @ uwp .edu Emily Harring harri091 @ uwp .edu Libby Chernouski chem012@uwp.edu Katlynne Davis davis086@ uwp .edu Michael Jensen jense089@uwp.edu Carl Rollmann rollmOO 1 @ uwp .edu Raymone Pajarillo pajar001@uwp.edu Walter Trash trash002@ uwp .edu Jim Neu neuOOO ll@uwp.edu Maggie Lawler lawle020@ uwp .edu MISSION STATEMENT: THE RANGER NEW S STRIVES TO IN FORM, EDUcate, AND EN GAGE THE UW-PARK SIDE 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. Rangers! Long time no see! I hope you all had a really great spring break.If James Franco sang Britney Spears to you on a piano, then you've definitely been living large. We're almost at the home stretch, can you taste it yet? Now is the time in the semester where people have their mental breakdowns. The seniors are stressing about graduation, the lowerclassmen are stressing about their schedules for fall. There are so many papers to write! I almost stopped breathing for a second. If you see a short girl wearing glasses and Vans rocking back and forth on the floor, that's probably me. Send help. Don't worry about the smelling salts, I generally respond best to all things chocolatey. Just kidding about the rocking back and forth thing...sort of. I want to take a second to thank all of you, from the bottom of my technicolored heart, for reading the paper. I can't tell you how awesome it is to watch the issues disappear off the stands. We love putting this bad boy/girl together every week for you guys, and we're glad that you take the time to read it, too. You rule. Have a killer week! Wednesday April 10 Art Exhibition: "Summer Eclipsed" by Kendall McMinimy 12:00PM-6:00PM E.H. Mathis Gallery Art Exhibition: 23 rd Parkside National Small Print Exhibition 12:00PM-6:00PM Fine Arts Gallery Film and Discussion: "The Invisible War" 12:00PM-1:30PM Student Center Cinema LGBTQ Resource Center presents Sexual Assault Training 12:00PM-1:00PM Student Center Oak Room Noon Concert: Elaris Duo: Steven andLarisa Elisha 12:00PM-1:00PM Bedford Hall, Rita Art Exhibition: "Students Choose Comics" 12:00PM-6:00PM Foundation Gallery Science Night 7:00PM-8:00PM Greenquist 103 Mini Course: Home Brewing Using Extracts 7:00PM-9:00PM Orchard Room Mini Course: Continuing Guitar 5:30PM-7:00PM Tallent281 Mini Course: Songwriting 7:00PM-8:30PM Tallent 281 Mini Course: Financial Planning and the Digital Age 6:00PM-9:00PM Molinaro 112 Thursday April 11 Ranger Wellness: The Secret to Happiness 5:00PM-6:00PM Oak Room Friends of the Library 7:00PM-8:00PM Overlook Lounge Mini Course: Painting Abstractly 6:00PM-8:30PM Orchard Room Mini Course: German for Travelers 6:00PM-8:00PM Molinaro 212 Mini Course: Medi"Tea"tion 6:00PM-8:00PM Tallent 281 Friday April 12 LGBTQ Resource Center Luncheon & Awards Ceremony 11:30AM-1:00PM Student Center Ballroom Saturday April 13 UW-Parkside Admissions Event 9:00 AM-12:00PM Student Center Monday April 15 Todd Deutschs "Gamers" E.H. Mathis Gallery, The Rita 12:00PM-4:00PM Tuesday April 16 Art Exhibition: Senior Student Exhibition 12:00PM-6:00PM Foundation Gallery, The Rita Send us your press releases, news tips, and opinions! Email us at: rangernews@uwp.edu April 10,2013 The Ranger News Student Organization Spotlights: find your next favorite club Drama Club Do you like a good night out at the theater? Is acting, play-writing, or set design your thing? Is theater the passion of your soul? If you answered yes to any of these, the Drama Club awaits! The Drama Club meets weekly to discuss current productions and projects underway in the Theater department and to plan events and activities. Members of the Drama Club take an annual trip to the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (Region III). Here, students can take workshops from guest artists and lecturers, present their work to receive professional feedback, and meet other student artists from the Midwest! The organization greatly discourages non-theater majors from being shy - stop by and see what it is all about! Requirements: An Interest in Theater Size: About 30 Members Scheduled Meetings: Every Wednesday @ Noon (except the first Wed. of the month) - Theater Arts Lobby Contact: Brenna Kempf, kempf002@rangers.uwp.edu Parkside Association of Wargaming (PAW) It really is as cool as it sounds (as if an organization with "wargaming" in the title could be anything but cool). Members of PAW play all sorts of games! Board games, video games, card games, you name it. The organization has its own room at Parkside tucked away in that little corner off of the main D-level hallway -where there are probably some people playing Settlers of Catan right this moment. The organization is open for drop-ins, so if you are just looking for a g ood game of Scrabble on a dull afternoon, you know where to go! Requirements: None Size: Very Large Scheduled Meetings: Come Hang Anytime! - Moln D131 Contact: Tony Krupp, krupp003@rangers.uwp.edu Parkside Sweatfree Coalition Long hours, low pay, and unhealthy working conditions may be demons largely confined to Americas past, but workers around the world labor in such sweatshops yet today. This student organization is fresh out of the think tank and eager to see others join their cause. The Parkside Sweatfree Coalition seeks to raise awareness about sweatshops all over the world and to stand up for the rights and concerns of exploited workers. Get with like-minded individuals who speak out against ill working environments and make your mark in this new organization. Requirements: None Size: About 5 Members Scheduled Meetings: Every Other Friday (Next Meeting 4/19) @ 2:30 - UW-P Library Contact: Sarah Sallese, salle007@rangers.uwp.edu Don't forget to visit Campus Connect online (campusconnect.uwp. edu) to find out more about these and other organizations at Parkside! If you would like to see your organization in the spotlight, e-mail Libby Chernouski: chern012@rangers.uwp.edu The Ranger News wants YOU! o Do you like photography? Come to our meetings on Fridays at 12:00pm in Nlolinaro 114 for more information! ^tices your flexibility Need an affordable way to earn college credits this summer? Find the flexibility you need with UW Colleges Online. • Less Cost • Fully Online • Flexible Schedule • Real UW Professors • Same UW Degree Register now while space is still available. www.online.uwc.edu • 877-449-1877 The Ranger News Life ofP Tyler Comstock comst004@ uwp .edu What if someone told you that they knew a story that would make you believe in God? That's what a writer, played by Rafe Spall, is told about Pi's adventurous and unbelievable story about a zoo packed into a boat that capsizes at sea. The story starts with a boy named Pi who grows up in his father's zoo in India. As the zoo continues to lose money, Pi's family decides to pick up and move everything. As the ship capsizes in one of the most visually intense scenes going back to Titanic, Pi hitches a ride on a lifeboat with a zebra, and more hidden surprises. Pi finds himself alone, his family dead, on the open sea full of sharks and other dangers. His only hope is to survive on the lifeboat and find refuge. One of the strongest elements to Life of Pi aside from the acting, which will be touched upon later, is the amazing special effects. Ang Lee won the award for Best Director at the Academy Awards for his near perfect treatment of the effects displayed in the film. The biggest technological achievement is how well they were able to integrate the use of a real tiger and an animated tiger. The movements of the creature and how the fur flowed in the wind made the tiger look as if Pi was fighting the actual ferocious beast. Frankly, all of the animals looked great. The waPhoto credit: kootation.com ter scenes were filmed in a gigantic swimming pool surrounded by green screens. It became fun trying to pick out what was real and what was animated. That would make a great and difficult movie trivia game. Like I said earlier, the acting in the film was another thing that really stood out to me. Like Danny Boyle and Slumdog Millionaire, Ang Lee searched for an actor that hadn't been in a feature film and found Suraj Sharma to play Pi. I can't begin to imagine how difficult it would be to act with animals that aren't actually there. Suraj's reactions and emotions are conveyed nicely and it makes you as the viewer really feel for his character and what he is forced to go through. There are moments of sacrifice, tragedy, melancholy, and immense joy. The film ends in a question, possibly the best way to end a film like this. It forces you to think and leaves you wondering. Overall, Life of Pi is a film that does what it needs to do to be successful, given its story, really well. The visuals and the acting, given that there is only one human for most of the film, is incredible. The only one thing that I had wrong with the movie is that some of the transitions from scene to scene are jarring. Actors and backgrounds transition at different times and I'm not sure that that sort of transition really works for this film. Even though the film touches on the topic of religion, it doesn't shove it down your throat. Not being religious myself, I didn't feel like the film was trying to preach to me in any way. It is more about Pi's unbelievable path to survival. «• Tomb Raider, must buy video game Tyler Comstock comst004@uwp.edu Rock climbing, adventuring, ancient relics, and spelunking are all things that sound like tons of fun, in the right circumstance. Now, add that to insane islanders, guns and violence, and a fight to survive, and you have yourself a video game. Lara Croft is back and better than ever as the lead character to Tomb Raider. Much like Life of Pi, Lara is headed to find an ancient treasure on a large ship that becomes ship wrecked after a sudden storm fills the sky with black clouds and rains terror down on the crew. Now it's up to her and other survivors to discover the supernatural forces that are keeping them from leaving the island. Graphics in games continue to get better as we venture further into the life of the current console generation. Tomb Raider is no exception. The character design and environmental work shine with realistic movements and lush vegetation. The creation of the island was intricate with the slightly contained, open world feel filled with ledges to climb and tombs to explore. The gameplay feels a lot like Uncharted if you mix in a little Far Cry 3. It has similar but slightly more realistic climbing elements. Lara finds and improves weapons along the way. The gameplay achievement of Tomb Raider is its upgrade and customization system. It allows you to customize Lara to the way to like to play, whether it's going in quiet and killing with silent takedowns, or its taking the AK 47 and going in guns blazing. The weapon you will gravitate toward is the bow and wow is it fun. The bow mechanics are the best I have played in a video game and later on when you can strap napalm to an arrow, it will not disappoint. Along with the bow, the takedowns in close range combat are also satisfying. When Lara rushes in with a rock, and later an arrow, to finish off a pursuer, you can just about feel the punch. Lets remember now that these men that Lara are attacking are trying to kidnap and kill her and her mates. It's not like Grand Theft Auto. These are not innocent people. The story in the Tomb Raider game is just about the same as most of the Uncharted series. There is a secret force keeping Lara from leaving the island, and she must use her wits and the help of others to figure out the problem. There are bad guys, good guys, and good guys that go bad. It's not very inventive or original but it doesn't lack adventure and action. It's the constant movement and terror that keeps you enthralled. The voice acting of Lara's character is great and at some points heart breaking. There are only a couple of issues to the game that are quite glaring. As you get later into the story, the game starts to reuse environments that you have already experienced. Yes, it is good to have a sense of where you are as the game difficulty gets harder, but it starts to lack the discovery factor that goes into an adventure/spelunking Tomb Raider game. Overall, as a series that has been suffering of needing a reboot, Lara Croft and Tomb Raider got a serious uplift. Developer, Crystal Dynamics, took a dead series and revamped it to contend with award winning games like Uncharted and the other best ofs. It's a game that someone could watch as you play and wouldn't get bored. It's cinematic and exciting and that's what makes Tomb Raider a huge surprise and easily a must buy. P—S L f" : I 3 i # n r v '^\ /"\ // P M tym | r£ # % #J£| T|p J . J. AB R A M S iPit CJ S P I E L B E R G S UP ER 8 iUNf Photo credit April 10,2013 The Ranger News Get ahead this summer! Going home for the summer? Pick up college credits at your local UW Colleges campus: UW-Baraboo/Sauk County UW-Barron County du Lao UW-R>x Valley UW-ManJfowoc UW-Marattion County UW-Maiinette UW-Marshfie!d/Wood County UW-Rlchland WW-Rock County W~SMbotm UW-Washington County ||iSj IMjitflfnirlti Visit uwc.edu/summer13 for more info Students Choose Comics is anything to joke about at UW-Parkside Maria DiMauro dimauOO 1 @ uwp .edu This past weekend I had the pleasure of attending one of Parksides new galleries: Students Choose Comics. The show, curated by student James Passannante as well as English Professor Jay McRoy, featured a plethora of comics made by local, regional, and national comic artists. Upon entering the gallery, one couldn't help but notice a wall completely enveloped in student works. Juxtaposing the strips next to one another allowed the viewer to truly appreciate the stylistic liberties each artist took. Some were hyper detailed and others were simplistic. Some were inspired by Japanese anime while some were truly traditional and western. Some were action packed while others opted for humor instead. Parkside students were so involved in the show that their pieces would not all fit on one wall. Because of this, two tables were also blanketed in colorful cartoons and storyboards. Aside from student work, the show featured art from two published cartoonists. John Porcellino, a Chicago native, graced the gallery with his entire book "Thoreau at Walden," a series of strips that retell the stories of Henry David Thoreau in a simple and modern manner. Tyler Page is a self-published artist based in Minneapolis. Parksides gallery featured pages from his new comic "Raised on Ritalin" as well as a section of his webcomic "Nothing better." Page is an Eisner-nominated artist, an educator, a freelance artist, and has also received a Xenc Foundation grant, allowing him to publish volume one of Nothing Better. So why the sudden appreciation for comics? Two years ago when the Rita was under construction and hosting these galleries became possib e Maid, CW - v,1 'dom a,.v* Cllnij ryfcrfw* - wiifm m-cm m 4 ; Photos from the "Students Choose Comics" exhibit, located in the Foundation Gallery. Photo credit: Maria DiMauro The Ranger News April 10,2013 The Brain Initiative: the new frontier Jimmy Gibbs gibbs014@uwp.edu There once was a time when people set out to the sea in order to discover new lands, to map areas of the world that they were unfamiliar with in an attempt to establish new trade routes and find new treasures. Many years later, humans decided it was time to move on from Earth and start exploring space. Since the first man on the moon, space exploration has advanced impressively, and we are getting closer and closer to answering questions that we have about our universe, like where we came from or originated from. Now, President Obama is putting into motion the next major exploration in attempt to find a new form of treasure and answers. On Tuesday April 2nd, President Obama announced the The Brain Initiative, a massive undertaking that will start a mapping of the human brain. We will be exploring a new frontier that has not been explored to this extent before in the history of mankind. In order to get it on its feet, the initiative will begin with $100 million of federal funding. The funding is minimal compared to what it will ultimately need. However, the hope is that thousands of jobs will be created in the field and will lead to the extra funding that the program will need to keep it operational, and to accomplish everything the initiative needs to fully map the human brain. The possibilities that could come from the mapping of the human brain are grandiose, but with enough funding and the continued work of scientists and engineers alike, they could be completely possible. Things that are today considered science fiction could become science fact in the coming years. The goal of mapping the human brain is to find the source and cause of certain illnesses that stem from the brain and attempt to reverse them or find a cure. For example, by mapping the brain we could potentially find the cause of diseases such as Parkinsons, Alzheimer's, Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome, Epilepsy and many more. Soon, we could live in a world where no family has to deal with the terrible process of watching a loved one fall into the depths of dementia or lose control of their motor functions. We would also be able to treat veterans or victims of intense trauma and put an end to their PTSD. Some of the other possibilities that could become realities from this brain mapping initiative are truly fascinating. With a complete mapping of the brain and a better understanding of it, it could be possible, according to President Obama, to allow people with artificial limbs to be able to control them just as they would an actual limb. For instance, someone with an artificial arm would be able to use that arm as if it were their actual arm. The brain mapping would allow scientists to learn how to wire the brain to the artificial limb so that the brain would be able to send the messages it is already sending to the artificial limb, allowing someone with an artificial arm to go about life as if they had never lost that arm. An even further possibility of mapping out the human brain is being able to reverse engineer the brain. In other words, scientists could potentially be able to manufacture a replica of the human brain, which would open the doors to a whole new form of artificial intelligence. This means the ability of the human race to create a machine, or a robot, that would have a replica of the human brain inside of it. The possibilities are limitless at this point. Still, the initiative will need to focus on finding ways to keep funds coming in after the initial $100 million because it will be a several year long process to fully map the brain. The potential for job growth, and the growth of knowledge about what makes us tick, think and function is there. Regardless of your feelings toward the current President, he has embarked on our next great exploration as a human race, and it will make a very interesting next several years. Sushi Thai, great for the stomach and wallet David Haight haigh003 @ uwp .edu Sushi Thai at 1742 N Milwaukee Ave in Libertyville is a nice place in a strip mall. It's across the street from a Walgreens, and not far from Wildberry. But what makes Sushi Thai so worth writing about is the incredible sushi they serve and the great people serving it to you. When you walk in, depending on time of day and what day, it might be incredibly packed, as in you better be prepared to stand around for a bit. It is a very popular spot in Libertyville, and when on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays you get halfpriced sushi for a certain time, you can come to expect a crowd. On those days a huge roll that might cost $15.00 will drop drastically, making it affordable to snag another roll to fill your belly beyond reason. The half-price deal can cause some serious over-eating in the Japanese/ Thai fusion joint. The food is outstanding, and the appetizers are no joke. The Chicken Satay is cooked perfectly, and the sauce that goes with it is delicious. The Crab Rangoon was a little cool in the middle, but still very good and made in a way I had never seen before. Usually, they come in a wanton-like wrapper that's deep-fried and have little going on in terms of style. Sushi Thai's Rangoon is beautiful, a ball with four points and a nice creamy center that's sweet and tangy, a nice compliment to the Satay. Enjoy that with a nice, large Sake and you have yourselves the beginning of a great night out. The entree of four rolls is excellent. On a halfpriced day, it's a great way to experience some Photos courtesy of Sushi Thai. awesome rolls for a reasonable, if not cheap price. The Serpentine Roll was outstanding. It was rolled with salmon, tomago (cooked egg) and avocado, and was topped with eel and a sweet unagi sauce. For those afraid of eel, worry not; it's great, and one of my favorites for a roll. It was laid out nicely, curving across the plate like a snake, but very classy and far from over-the-top when it came to plating. The next roll enjoyed was the Orange Dragon Roll: crab meat, cucumber and avocado, with salmon on top with some avocado, and a spicy sauce that brought it all together. It was a nice change up from the other rolls, which had a sweetness to them that, although very good, could use something different. The salmon was fresh, and the spice from the roll isn't too intense for those who can't handle heat. However, if you're cold, don't really like the idea of eating cool sushi but want the flavor and textures, then I would suggest the Playboy Roll. It's a tempura fried roll, so it comes out warm. The inside with the eel, crab, shrimp, caviar, cream cheese and a special sauce on top makes it a huge roll that will give you ail the classic sushi flavors. It's a very nice roll, and holds up really well on the plate, despite being fried, which speaks volumes about the quality of sushi and the experience coming from that bar. But if you want a simple roll, I suggest going with an easy Eel Roll. I know, eel again, but honestly the BBQ eel is very sweet and savory, and the cucumber gives it a nice crunch. Then, you top that with the great ungai sauce and you really can't complain about your visit. Overall, the atmosphere is warm, and the servers kind, helpful and quick. The setting is great, modern and nothing overly generic or cliche that you think of when you imagine a sushi place. It's a stylish place, but not one that makes you feel unwelcome. It's a place for anyone: older folks, college students, workers, high schoolers, anyone. It's a friendly place for all comers, so long as they are respectful and patient. If you want a cool date, go early and tell your date they are always packed. If you get there during half-priced deal, it will definitely be crowded. Just ask what's going on, hear that it's half-price from another person and enjoy a great meal at an incredible place; your date need not be the wiser. You'll look sophisticated, smart and lucky all at the same time. And you'll have Sushi Thai to thank for it. Band Spotlight: The Gallery has fresh sound and tons of potential Jimmy Gibbs gibbsO 14 @ u wp .edu In todays music world it can be hard to find a new band with music that not only has a decent sound, but also separates themselves from others with their musical talent. With things like open mic nights happening constantly in local bars and galleries, and the internet giving us access to sites like Youtube, Pandora, and Spotify to name a few, music is everywhere and constantly accessible. In the world of college students, this is especially true; it is a crowd made up of young adults that have varying tastes in music, and who also have the ability to access the technology around them to listen to all kinds of music, old and new. We can find ourselves listening to so much of this music that the new bands can get lost in the shuffle. There is one such band that may have been lost in our daily shuffle of music-listening that deserves some mention. The band is called The Gallery and is made up of four members: Brendan Cooney (lead vocals, guitar), Ben Lozano (lead guitar), Dave Mozdzanowski (bass guitar, background vocals) and Ryan Cooney (drums). They recently released a brand new album titled "Restless" with 12 tracks. The album was released on Feb. 26 and was recorded in Los Angeles at Swinghouse Studios, Harmony Studios, and Spitfire Studios with producer Warren Haurt, who has also worked with such bands as Aerosmith, Augustana and The Fray. In 2011, The Gallery came out with the album "Come Alive EP", which really put them on the map among the college scene. With the release of the EP, they started hearing their songs played on several college radio stations, and have developed a large fan base that consists mostly of college students. Recently, I was able to get an interview with the band members to talk to them about their music, their inspirations, and their goals. JG: Let's go back to the very beginning: when did you guys meet, and what made you decide to put together and start a band? TG: Brenclah and I are brothers, so we had both watched each other progress with music for a few years. Once we got to a point where we both had interest in writing songs and playing live, we started working together. We met Dave in high school (he's from a nearby town) and we had a lot of fun and a lot of similar musical influences. Everything just kind of snowballed from there. When opportunities to make more music or play more shows started popping up, we thought it was worth it to see what we could make happen. JG: Who would you consider your influences or inspirations in the music world and why? TG: Some of the greatest inspirations for us are artists who have been doing the recording and touring thing for a long time. We look up to this class of artists because of their dedication to constant improvement and never giving up. A few of these groups include Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, etc. Some other artists we are all influenced by range from 90's bands like Oasis and Third Eye Blind, to more modern bands like Coldplay and John Mayer. Everyone definitely has their own influences besides the ones we all seem to share. JG: Would you say that any of these influences or inspirations show up in your music in any way? TG: Yes. We learn from a lot of artists we grew up listening to. We don't try to sound like them, but I'm sure it comes out as we've learned certain things about songwriting from other, more experienced artists. Photos provided by: The Gallery is its own thing, so we didn't want to make a record that had one mood all way through. We never mind listening to an album like that, but we wanted something with a range of emotion and feel. We all enjoy such a wide range of music, so I think all of those influences and loves come out in our writing. When Brendan presents a lyric idea for a song like "Dream Girl", we all sit around together and jam, and figure out the best way to convey the emotion for that track. We wanted to show that we love song writing in general and are versatile with our writing. We're really happy with the diversity of the songs, and are hopeful that they still fit nicely together on an album. We'll see what others think! JG: You've toured several states thus far. Any plans on making a trip out to the Chicago or Milwaukee areas in the near future? TG: I think we've hit around 35 states so far, but not nearly as often as we'd like! We played Chicago a couple of times, and really love it. We hope to come back to Wisconsin as well. We hope that extensive tour dates will be happening the rest of the year. Touring is a blast and playing live is our favorite part of all this. JG: Who writes the songs? Is it a collaborative effort, or is the song writing done by just one or a few of he t band members? TG: Usually Brendan will come to the group with a lyric and melody on the acoustic guitar. Sometimes the feel he presents sticks and we all work together to orchestrate the instrumentation. Sometimes the songs take a bit more incubating time to mold into a feel we think will work. From the original idea it is usually pretty collaborative, and the songs have a sound that only the four us could make. If you replaced one member, the sound would undoubtedly change. Brendan does a great job of taking an original lyric idea, taking everyone's ideas and parts and making a cohesive story in the end. JG: You guys have an interesting mix of music on this new album. Listening to it I noticed there's a song like "Young and Restless" that has a get-up-and-raiseyour-fists-to-the-air anthem type of feel to it. Then there's a song like "Dream Girl" that goes for a more country-romance type feel. Where's the inspiration for such songs come from? And what do you think makes you able, as a band, to delve into so many different styles on one album? TG: Our goal was to make an album that we enjoyed from start to finish. Each song JG: In the next ten years, where do you guys as a band see yourselves, or where would you like to be? TG: As mentioned earlier, we really look up to the artists who are able to have longevity in a tough industry. We would love the opportunity to still be making records, and touring ten years from now. We will always continue to learn and try to get better as musicians. We love to write, record, and play, so to be able to have those same opportunities ten years from now would be amazing. JG: The $64,000 question: If for just one night, you could party with anyone, living or dead, who would it be and why? TG: Sir Tom Petty. So there you have it, a brand new band with some pretty good music that's worth checking out. There's a few songs currently up on Youtube, but if you decide you have an interest in purchasing the album be sure to visit http://thegallerymusic.bandcamp.com to place an order for the new album. 8 The Ranger News April 10,2013 Goober Quest 3 & 4 Jim Neu neuOOOll 3«*J| Tks> u try itewjWw^^y^ff y»H X T Mpf ^||| jrffttfi! t* eu'ft & 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 42, April 10, 2013 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 March 19, 2013 W I News since 1972 _ _ a&News University of Wisconsin Parkside's Student Newspaper The Ranger News is written and edited by students of the University of Wisconsin Parkside and they are solely responsible for its editorial policy and content. 40 years of quality service comes to an end in the beginning of summer Parkside s Child Care Center and Preschool to close Sarah Savage savagO 16@ uwp .edu Like every other Monday morning, I pulled into the parking lot of UW-Parkside's Child Care Center to drop off my four-and-a-half year old son, Parker. We've been doing this eight months out of the year since he was five months old. Going back to school as an older student with a new baby was a hard decision to make and one of my biggest concerns was obviously where Parker would go while I was in class. A fellow student and friend of mine recommended I look into the daycare on campus. She had done her research on the facility and was entrusting them with her newborn, as well. In the fall of 2008, Parker and I went back to school. It was extremely comforting to me that he was only ten minutes away at all times. And the women there, well, I cannot begin to explain to you how wonderful they are. Every single person working in that facility, nineteen in total, know my son's name. Each year as he has grown, he has had the benefit of progressing from room to room at the Child Care Center. He started out in the Flower Patch room with Ms. Anne and Ms. Margaret where he learned to walk and say his first words, and is now in the SunShine Room with Ms. Ida where He is learning how to read and write. The center is run by two amazing women, Ms. Carol and Ms. Patricia. One of them is always on hand to answer any questions or to help make transitions in your child's life easier. They run a tight ship and set a good example of what they expect from their fellow employees by always being right there to help in any situation. What made this Monday morning different than any of the others is that I was met at the door by Ms. Carol who was doing her best to flash me her big energetic smile, but having a little bit of trouble. She asked me if I grabbed the mail from Parkers box yet, and as I walked over to grab the letter sticking out she said, "this is easier to tell you, because he'll be done." Looking at her and reading the letter, my heart sank. Effective June 14. at 5:00 the center will be closing it's doors forever. I was shocked and I immediately understood the look on Children enjoying the original child care center in the early 1970s. Photo Credit: Parkside's Child Care website. Carol's face. This center has been her home since 1986. She has watched countless children grow and thrive over this time. In fact, the majority of the women who work there have been there fifteen plus years. The center opened in 1971 when the student body banded together and organized the center to help the student-parents who were commuters. By 1972, they were licensed by the State of Wisconsin and have provided quality care for the many children that have passed through their doors ever since. The Child Care Center functions as a non-profit organization and with the recent budget cuts over the last couple of years and the change in status of the universities Education and Teaching Certificate programs, they have felt the blow. They aren't being utilized by the University the way they once were. There have also been stricter regulations passed by the state requiring more training and certifications to teach in these facilities, which no one is arguing is a bad thing, but, they come at a price. The classes and the licensing can cost up to three hundred dollars or more, not to mention the time spent in class. Before the change in the Teaching programs on campus, many of those classes offered and required for graduation would meet the state requirements, allowing students to work in the facility while pursuing their degree. In recent years, many other daycare providers have opened up in the surrounding areas giving students other options from which to choose from. I understand why it was easier for Carol to tell me this sad news because Parker will be off to kindergarten in the fall, having successfully completed his pre-school years under the loving care and watch of a great group of people. He is all the luckier because of it. Knowing that he has spent the first years of his life in such a bright, caring and energetic place, with a huge emphasis put on learning and development has eased my mind throughout my semesters. I would be even more devastated than I am now if I had to try and find a better place than the Child Care Center to send him for these impressionable years. I wish these wonderful women who have made a large impact on my life, and more importantly my son's life, all the best in the world. I am sad that his will be the last class that leaves the Child Care Center prepared and ready for their next step in their education. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. A Ranger News Redaction: Junior Senator calls out PSG for lack of professionalism James Burns burns029@ uwp .edu In our last issue, the Ranger News ran an article titled, "Junior Senator calls out PSG for lack of professionalism." The editors were later informed that this article was biased and a misrepresentation of the interview that had been conducted. The staff of the Ranger News is not only sorry that this incident occurred, but embarrassed at our own oversight. The responsible journalist has been reprimanded, and will no longer be covering events related to PSG. While we recognize that this paints the Ranger News in an unsavory light, it is our responsibility to be the voice of the student body. That said, Joshua Frazier, the student who was interviewed for the article, has written a statement concerning the incident. We at the Ranger News would like to make his voice heard. The redaction follows: I have recently seen the article in Ranger News titled "Junior Senator calls out PSG for lack of professionalism." I feel it is a gros misrepresentation of myself, PSG, and what I was trying to accomplish with the interview. My primary goal was solely to give my view as a concerned student who is looking to become more involved on campus and help improve Parkside for future generations. While I am a Senator for PSG and the Student Org Rep, I was not giving the interview in my position as a Senator as, at that time, I was newly appointed. The claims that I make are based on my standing as a concerned student. Information concerning conduct at the SUFAC budget hearing that I provided was not a Senator, but a part of an organization affected by the budget —not in any official titled position. Any views expressed were my personal views. I do not, cannot, and will not speak from an official position regarding any of the organizations as a whole until previously discussed with said organizations. Although I did speak during a senate meeting on behalf of our President Bradley Schmitz regarding professionalism, I was encouraging our senate to be more aware of the organization's appearance and in no way implying and in no way did I state that I was an exemplar of leadership.' I may have more experience in the business world, but we are all here to help each other learn and grow. Assisting in that goal was my only intent in mentioning professionalism in the meeting and interview. Furthermore, I made it abundantly clear not to quote me on what is or is not in the constitutional bylaws. As I stated during the initial interview, I was newly elected and therefore not properly equipped to directly quote our constitution or bylaws accurately. As you can see, the article poorly represents my true intent, casts me in a negative light and it is disconcerting that my words were so incorrectly construed. While PSG struggles to cope with being a commuter campus (and little student government interest), everyone in the organization is working very hard to improve our image on campus and become an exemplar of professionalism. PSG is excited to begin developing a better relationship with the student body to improve the campus experience not only for us, but for the general public, our community, and future UW- Parkside students. Sincerely, Joshua Frazier Vice President - Parkside American Marketing Association Student Org Representative - Parkside Student Government 12:00PM-6:G0PM , M Exhibition: "Stents Choose d Foundation Gallery 5;00PM-6:00PM Employment Preparation Workshop Student Center Hickory Room 5:30PM-7K)0PM :i Mini Course: Continuing Guitar Tallent 281 6:00PM-7:30PM Lecture: Life & Death in a Cretaceous Costal Swamp' Dinosaur Discovery Museum, Kenosha 6:00PM~9;00PM How to Manage Your Anxiety Mini Course 6:30PM-8:30PM Add SPRING to Your Step 7:00PM~8:30PM Mini Course: Songwritine Tallent 281 Ranger / News 1 nivctsilN n | U IM.oii.sin I'.irksitlc Siiulciil N ew s|i;i|vr 900 Wood Road Kenosha, WI53141 Phone: (262) 595-2287 Fax: (262) 595-2295 E-mail: rangernews@uwp.edu Editor in Chief: Maggie Lawler lawle020@ uwp .edu Executive Editor: Hailey Foglio fogli001@uwp.edu Lead Photographer: Carl Rollmann rollm001@uwp.edu Staff Reporters: James Burns bums029@ uwp .edu Tyler Comstock comst004@uwp.edu Jimmy Gibbs gibbsO 14@ uwp .edu Sarah Savage savagO 16@ uwp .edu David Haight hai gh003 @ uwp .edu Emily Harring harri091@uwp.edu Libby Cheraouski chem012@uwp.edu Copy Editors: Katlynne Davis davis086@ uwp .edu Michael Jensen jense089@ uwp .edu Photographers: Carl Rollmann rollmOOl @uwp.edu Raymone Pajarillo pajar001@uwp.edu Cartoonists: Walter Trash trush002@uwp.edu Jim Neu neuOOO 11 @ uwp .edu Designers: Maggie Lawler lawle020@uwp.edu Maria DiMauro dimau001@uwp.edu MISSION STATEMENT: THE RANGER NEWS ST RIVES TO IN FORM, EDUcate, AND ENG AGE THE 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 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: rangeraews@ uwp.edu. Like to meet with us? We a re located in the Student Center in room L101A. Send us your press releases, news tips, and opinions! Email us at. rfiHgernews@uwp.cdu March 19,2013 Letter from the editor Rangers! Can you believe that Spring Break is almost upon us? Spring Break? More like "doesn't feel anything like spring" break. Our winter break was warmer. I hope you're all going some place warm for break, and that you ail come back with killer tans so that I look even pastier in the hallways. That would really boost my self esteem. I'm going to IKEA over break, that's about as exciting as it'll get for me. I hope a monkey in a little coat is walking around the store when I arrive. I feel like I should leave you all with some wise spring break knowledge, but in case you couldn't tell by my awkward appearance, I'm not much of a partier. I'll drop this bit of knowledge on you, though. Here's some advice that I learned while I was watching movies about other people living their lives while I sat on my couch. Don't accept drinks from random people. Don't tour around Europe chasing after a band, or you will get abducted and you better hope your father is like Liam Neeson or you're screwed. Drink lots of water so you don't feel as sick once you've partied your heart out. Lasdy, have fun! Do something crazy so we can write about it in the next issue of the paper. Photo Credit: Maria DiMauro Tuesday March 19 8:00AM-9:00AM Ranger Wellness: Belly Dancing Class The Den 12:00PM-8:00PM Art Exhibition: "Student Choose Comics" Foundation Gallery 6:00PM-7:30PM Mini Course: Karate Sticks (Nunchaku) Fun Fitness Tallent 201 6:00PM-7:00PM Mini Course: Acoustic Blues Guitar: Techniques and Style 12:00PM-1:00PM Ranger Wellness: Lick Your Salt Habit The Bridge J 7:00PM-8:30PM LGBTQ Resource Center presents " munity and Mental Health" " Student Center Oak Room 7:30PM-9: Concert: UW- Parkside Wind Ensemble & Com munity Band Mr J \ Wednesday March 20 12:00PM -1:00PM Noon Concert, UW-Parkside Choirs Bedford Hall, The Rita on the Equinox - Foot and 12:00PM-1:00PM LGBTQ Resource presents Table Talk: "Lesbian Identity" ^ LGBTQ Resource Center Wyllie D171 9:00PM-11:00PM Foreign Film: "A Separation" Student Center Cinema Thursday March 21 11 :OOAM-12:00PM UW-Parkside Police Safety Education Class Molinaro 112 12:00PM-6:00PM Art Exhibition: "Students Choose Comics" Foundation Gallery 5:00PM-6:00PM Ranger Wellness: Positively Angry Oak Room 6:00PM-7:30PM Free Money, Free Stuff...Learn How to Find Ways to Get Free Stuff Tallent 281 6:00PM-7:00PM Mini Course: Self-Defense for Women Tallent 201 6:00PM-9:00PM Financial Strategies for Successful Retirement Molinaro 112 6:30PM-8:30PM Mini Course: Meditation, Self-Empowerment and Spirituality Orchard Room 7:00PM-9:00PM Mini Course: Wedding Photography Tips Molinaro 140 7:30PM-9:30PM Foreign Film: "A Separation" Student Center Cinema Noon Concert: Jazz comes to Parkside Sarah Savage savag016@uwp.edu Wednesday I attended a noon concert in Bedford Concert Hall in the Rita. UW-Parksides Jazz Ensemble, directed by Russ Johnson, permum my mom used to Mm to in the car. I was pleasantly surprised with what I heard. Parkside's Jazz ensemble is amazing. Their selection "Lamet," composed by J.J. Johnson and arranged by Mike Tomaro. Its a light and breezy song that utilized the whole band and made the whole plays on campus as well as performing in the community Outside of the obvious talent in the ensemble, the best thing about this noon concert was that it was FREE. Not only this one, but every Wednesday UW-Parkside features different types of music and they are open to the public. It is a great way to spend your lunch hour in a brand new music hall on a beautiful campus. Next week Wednesday March 20, the UWParkside Choir will be performing. I strongly urge you to check them out if you're able, and bring a friend. 7:30PM-9:30PM Arts Alive! presents: Duo Sonidos Main Stage Theatre, Rita Friday March 22 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Business Services Training: Travel Policy Review Tallent 245 5:00PM-11:00PM 2013 SNAP Gala Roma Lodge, 7130 Spring St., Racine 7:30PM-9:30PM Foreign Film: "A Separation" Student Center Cinema Monday March 25 12:00PM-4:00PM Todd Deutschs "Gamers" E.H. Mathis Gallery, The Rita Tuesday March 26 12:00PM-6:00PM Art Exhibition: Senior Student Exhibition Foundation Gallery, The Rita Need an affordable way to earn college credits this summer? Find the flexibility you need with UW Colleges Online. • Less Cost • Fully Online • Flexible Schedule • Real UW Professors • Same UW Degree Register now while space is still available. www.onllne.uwe.edu • 877-449-1877 4 The Ranger News Feeling Parched? Grab a Sapporo Premium Beer Gihhc March 19,2013 Jimmy Gibbs gibbs014@uwp.edu March 13th was an interesting day. That Wednesday a Japanese beer tasting was taking place on campus. Now, for those of you that have not tried a Japanese beer yet in your life, allow me to take you on a little tour of Japanese beer, but before that, I must explain some things. You see, I was going to attend the Japanese beer event on Wednesday, but there was a roadblock in my way; the event started at 3:30pm, and I started class at 3:30pm. 1 had contemplated skipping some class to attend the event, but then actually told the truth to myself, which is that if beer is present; I will not simply leave early. I decided to take the good student approach and actually attend class thinking I would be able to catch the end of the event and try some Japanese beer. Well, as luck would have it, I missed the event. More specifically, I was in a Shakespeare class and by the time it was over and I made it to the event, it was over; an alcohol ghost town. Now, I already have possess an intolerable hatred for Shakespeare, and once again it turned out that my nemesis, a man dead for hundreds of years now, had robbed me, yet again, of imbibing. I had tried a Japanese beer once in my younger days and had not liked it much at all. However, I figured every beer deserves a second chance. I figured that if I could give the bottled skunk juice Heineken a second chance, I could certainly give a Japanese beer a second chance. I had been wandering the darkened halls of Parkside for while now, wondering what to do. How could I make this better? I had missed the Japanese beer event on campus, letting both myself and the readers down. I did the only thing that seemed right; I got into my car and went straight to the bar. If I couldn't get the Japanese beer at the school, the bar would have t be the next best option. My first stop was Captain Mike's, I figured that if I was going to be trying a Japanese beer again, I might need a burger to wash it down with, or at least a variety of other good beers. I was in luck, in the beer menu I stumbled upon a Japanese beer, Sapporo Premium Beer. So I went ahead and ordered one, along with a Dirty Burger. I had some fear when the bartender asked if I was sure I wanted the Sapporo, but I had to stick to my guns on this one; "Absolutely positive" was my response. When all was said and done, I had struggled through the beer. It was comparable to drinking a Miller Light if the Miller Light was fused with the collected sweat of a Biggest Loser contestant. It took the Dirty Burger drenched in horseradish mayo and a fresh Old Chub Scotch Ale to finally wash the flavor out of my mouth. Maybe you're reading this and thinking, "Hey, I really like Japanese beer. I find it refreshing and pleasantly smooth." To that I would say great! Not everyone will like every beer, and positively am confident in saying I do not like Japanese beer, it has had its second chance from me; there will be no more. When it comes to Shakespeare, I still have no love for the man, I won't think of him as having saved me from an entire even for nasty beer, but instead 1 will blame him from preventing me from giving a good, honest second chance to a beer, which is just against my principles, and should be against the principles of any responsible beer drinker. So fellow Parksideans, the next time you're out and contemplating which beer you should purchase, I would strongly recommend against Japanese beer, especially Sapporo Premium Beer. If you feel adventurous and don't mind blowing some money on it, however, give it a shot. Judge it for yourself, but don't say I didn't warn you. % iumi Photo Credit: globalpackagegallery.com Parkside World Bizarre is out of this world The World Bazaar comes to Parkside celebrating diversity and exposing students to various cultures. Sarah Savage savagO 16 @ uwp .edu This week on campus Parkside celebrated world culture with a World Bazaar that was held on Wednesday in the Main Place. The bazaar featured several different vendors selling wares from around the globe. Kenosha's Oriental Wellness Academy was on hand showcasing different relaxation methods and tools as well as offering free samples of green tea, I enjoyed a scalp massage from an interesting looking tool meant to hit pressure points and relieve tensions, I'd have to say I found it pretty soothing. Sphinx had a table set up selling different varieties of incense, silk scarves, and trinkets. The smell of Nag Champa permeated the air while in the background you could hear the Spanish Flamenco dancers snapping their castanets while tapping their feet to the sounds of their accompanying guitar and drums. My next booth was Four Corners of the World Fair Trade Store of Milwaukee table where they had everything from pottery, coffee, teas, and handmade crafts. If you are not familiar with the Fair Trade Act, it is in place to protect consumers by requiring companies full disclosure on their products. This act has helped reduce the number of sweatshops and forced child labor being used by making the public aware of exactly where their products are coming from, and who is actually making them. This act has also taken a stand for safer working conditions and added nondiscrimination and gender equality rules as well. Obviously there is still a problem worldwide, with the aforementioned issues, but support for acts such as the Fair Trade Act really help by spreading the word and educating the public. Mayaworks Journeys had a table set up and an amazing story of women coming together across the globe to support each other. The crafts that were featured on this table were made by women from Guatemala whose husbands had died in violence. Every year MayaWorks, founded by the late Dr. Carroll Behrhorst, goes to Guatemala and brings back several different crafts that they in turn sell here. One hundred percent of the proceeds are sent back to the women who make these items in an effort to end a cycle of poverty. I was really touched by the level of commitment and involvement that these women, technically strangers, dedicate to each other and will definitely support this organization. There were several other booths set up, offering an eclectic array of goodies, including an entire table featuring gorgeous handmade amber jewelry. I wish I would have been able to spend as much time talking to every vendor as I did with the Four Corners World Fair Trade Store and MayaWorks, but they were busy answering questions and selling their products. »2U13 The Ranger News In Theaters Now: Oz Great and Powerful Th Tyler Comstock comst004@uwp.edu Oz: The Great and Powerful is a film prequel to the instant classic The Wizard of Oz from 1939. In the time of Hollywood remaking every classic they can possibly get their hands on, it's nice to see them take a different turn for the Oz universe and focus on the question of how Oz became the great Wizard of Oz. Oz is a bumbling, playboy circus magician played by James Franco. After Oz chooses the Strong Man's woman to be his assistant, he finds himself nearly escaping into a hot air balloon. Little did he know, there was a storm brewing and a tornado rips the hot air balloon apart as Oz crash lands in Oz. Found by Theodora, played here by Mila Kunis, Oz is taken to the Emerald City to fulfill the ancient prophecy and kill the wicked witch. Oz is a film that focuses on recreating the world of Oz that we experience in the original film and uses today's technology to transform and flesh it out to its fullest. Sam Raimi, Director of the Spider Man series, takes on this challenge and knocks it out of the park. The film is absolutely beautiful and might be the best example of 3D in film ever. The colors are vibrant but ass *sass5#i, ^ Photo credit: irene-turner.com not so much as to make things look fake or unrealistic given the parameters of the film. The strongest aspect of the film comes with the written comedy and characters. Frank/Finley and China Girl, played by Zach Braff and Joey King respectively, are easily the two most entertaining characters in the film offering wide ranges of emotion through the voice acting and raw emotion they are able to convey through their animated characters. The introduction of the China Girl is a near perfect scene that offers a perfect blend of tragedy, comedy, and sorrow. With a lot of the prequels and remakes coming out now, the studios have focused on bringing back characters and actors from the original source. Oz brings some of these characters in but not in a way that imposes. They aren't blatant screams but more like silent nods that fans can go crazy over. They happen in split second scenes and Oz even offers the prequels to the original characters as well as the entire first film. The flying monkeys, in this case baboons, are scarier than ever as the wicked witch's army. Oz boasts acting talent from James Franco, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz, and Michelle Williams, as well as many others. These actors are fine for this particular film but the best acting comes from the supporting cast of characters. James Franco, to me, still hasn't proven himself as a leading man. We had a glimpse of his raw talent in 127 Hours but that Franco hasn't emerged since. He does a fine job as Oz, but he just doesn't "bring it" like you want him to. Robert Downey Jr. wa s originally in talks for the role, which I think would have been brilliant but as I said before, Franco does fine. Also, when the Wicked Witch is finally revealed, it's supposed to be a "twist" but unfortunately it falls flat and is very predictable. The acting becomes over-acting and instead of the witch becoming scary and intimidating, she just becomes silly and almost laughable. Oz develops into a fantastic family film that is an awesome example of how prequels should be treated in the future. It calls back to the original source material well, and provides adults as well as children, with jokes and references that will make you laugh all the way through. Oz is from Disney and gives me hope for the Star Wars prequels coming in 2015. DVD Pick of the Week: End of Watch is one to begin watching Tyler Comstock comst004@uwp.edu End of Watch is a film that follows two buddy cops in Los Angeles, Brian and Mike, played by Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Pena respectively They are the two hot shots of the precinct that barely follow any sort of rules set about in the world of law enforcement. Brian is a student in college who decides to do his class project by filming their day-today police calls. While documenting, they uncover criminals and organizations much more intimidating and shocking than they could ever imagine. End of Watch opens with a bang, a car chase filmed entirely from the dash camera of their squad car. This opening scene clearly sets the ton&of the film itself; a fast paced, reckless police drama. The film has a lot of good things going on. Brian and Mike as characters are best friends as well as partners on the job. The two actors in the roles sell them as more than just friends but brothers. The script for the film is perfect when it comes to the different interactions and conversations between the two partners. Good chemistry is exactly what a film like this needs as well as fleshing out the characters individually, and in both respects End of Watch hits the nail on the head. The second thing that the film does well is it takes the first-person, handheld style of directing, rips it away from the horror genre, and puts it into a new environment that adds suspense and realism to each call the cops are force to take. The only issue with doing a film this way is the set up of your own rules for each handheld camera your taking shots from in the film and if they make sense. End of Watch can't make up its mind in this respect. The film will go a long time using strictly the handhelds and then will cut to a professional outside shot where there is clearly no camera. The back and forth between these shots is a bit jarring and quite frankly unbelievable. If you set up the film as the character shooting the documentary, you have to stick with that style of filmmaking the entire way through. Also, they stick a camera in the hands of a gang of criminals that commit crimes like drug trafficking and murder and they film the entire thing. If I were a criminal, I wouldn't be stupid enough to film everything that I just did. Free evidence anyone? Maybe she is in the same class as Brian and filming her gang as her final project for class. I don't think so. In some instances the camerawork falls flat and is just silly, but for the majority of the film it adds a gritty realness to each instance of thrilling intensity. End of Watch is not a film for the weak stomached. Through the amount of time that passes and all of the calls that these guys are filming, they come across some really intense stuff that can only be seen to be believed. It's horrifying to know that the things that happen in this film, I have no doubt happen in real life. There are some very shocking scenes but nothing that screams unbelievable. End of Watch takes the cop genre, blends it with action thriller, blends it once more with documentary style camera work, and the result is one of the biggest surprises of last year. It drags emotions of hatred, sorrow, and joyous laughter all at once. I highly recommend renting this film and checking it out for •.com yourself. I only wish I had watched it sooner. The Ranger News March 19,2013 ^ntertainmen Monsieur Lazhar warms hearts, then stops them James Burns burns029@ u wp .edu "Monsieur Lazhar" begins as an unassuming tale about an elementary school in Montreal, Canada that suddenly experiences tragedy at the loss of one of their teachers. As the students process their loss, the parents scramble to provide comfort, and the faculty tries to pick up the pieces. Just when things seem to take an ill turn, fate steps in off of the street in the form of Bachir Lazhar (a brilliant Mohamed Fellag), a 55 year-old Algerian immigrant who read about the incident in the newspaper. He rather unceremoniously offers up his services as a substitute teacher. Left with no choice, and on such short notice, the school takes its chances with Mr. Lazhar. Over the next few weeks, Lazhar and his new class try to navigate the waves of grief that still linger in the classroom and out of it. As well as adjusting to the awkwardness that comes with meeting new people. The cultural gap between them, in particular, takes some getting used to. Coming from his own deep place of grief that stems from events in his past, Lazhar slowly builds a bridge between himself, his students, and the faculty, helping them deal with deal with death. From the start, this movie eases you into to school life in French Canada, so nothing feels forced or contrived. You feel as though you've just walked into the school yard to go pick up a sibling or one of your children. Once the movie introduces Mr. Lazhar, the transition in tone feels natural or familiar even. You've just met this character and you feel like he somehow belongs there. Something about his presence and the way he carries himself in the classroom makes you believe as if it was fate that brought him to this school, instead of his chance look in the newspaper. The children are diverse and bright; a few bring a surprising maturity to the film that is cool, refreshing and unexpected. It's a delightful turn from what's normal, with kids that talk back, but not always out of disrespect. It ends up leaving things turned on their heads. Parents are overly attentive and anxious, whereas class is very focused and reserved. The children know what happened, but they aren't falling into quivering balls of tear-eyed gelatin. They're actually working through their sadness, like Lazhar. Calmly, with a quiet, humble dignity, they have the knowledge that time must pass, and will, for them to start to heal together. Parkside Theatres "Book of Days" is a best-seller James Burns burns029@ uwp .edu "Book of Days," a play written by playwright Lanford Wilson, replaced "Columbinus" as the third production put on by the University of Wisconsin—Parkside theatre department. Unaware of how audience members might react to "Columbinus" after the recent string of school shootings, the department thought it best to switch it entirely for a new play. "Book of Days" opened on March 8. and closed March 17. It was directed by Brian Gill. The play takes place in a small town in Missouri. The main character, Ruth, has just gotten the part of St. Joan in the town's production of "St. Joan" by George Bernard Shaw. Throughout the play, she grapples with trying to understand how to play Joan, and soon gives in to the dangerous side of method acting. The climax of the play occurs when she realizes that a man thought to have been killed in a tornado accident was actually murdered. After this realization, she tries to get those around her to believe her tale, but finds herself completely isolated from the community, much St. Joan. Smaller sub-plots revolve around this central plot point, such as a man's infidelity to his wife and the new director s relationship with his assistant. Plot wise, the play can seem slow going. I would definitely characterize it as a character play; one in which the audience gets to see more of the interaction between characters and how this interaction correlates with the overall community, rather than a play focused on action. That said, there were some profound moments within the play. This has to do, in large part, with the way the actors portrayed the characters. The casting of "Book of Days" was spot-on. Each actor played his or her part well and never seemed too dramatic or overthe-top. More importantly, the actors handled the more emotional moments in a realistic fashion. Their actions never felt out of the realm of the real, which meant that as an audience member, I was kept drawn within the play in these emotional moments. This skill can be quite hard to accomplish, as many acted emotional moments can feel too unrealistic or over-the-top. My favorite part of the experience of seeing the play was probably the fact that it was in the black box theatre. The smaller, more intimate space worked extremely well for this type of play. It allowed closer interaction between the audience and the actors and provided more flexible staging. The setting was as elaborate as it needed to be with, again, most of the attention on the actors themselves. One of the most interesting qualities of attending a black box performance is realizing how much the smaller space can draw the audience members into the play in contrast with the larger standard theatre. Overall, seeing "Book of Days" was a great experience. The theatre department has, once again, produced a wonderful play that showed off the talents of the students. "Twelfth Night" opens on May 4. March 19,2013 The Ranger News Professor Moats goes to Washington—literally Katlynne Davis davis086@ uwp .edu As students, many of us may simply think of our was home to everyone's favorite first American President—George Washington. (Sorry Abraham Lincoln fans). Starting in January of 2014, Moats and others will get a chance to study for a whopping five months in the freshly built Fred W. Smith professors here at Parkside as being'just teacher! *"1 ' he ^ °/ GeOTge WaSh " similar to those we had in high school But are om ZlLarv fll ° f M° Unt ^ ern ° n ' r 1 i • i library is still under construction and wont professors even remotely akin to the one-dimensional a-i i a * ^ , i . , , i , , / ' _ ' uune«sionai be open until late August or September. However high school teachers of our pasts? Definitely not So F . , ^ r.r.^r.1^ tkno « c ^ , inside, Moats will have complete access to the who are these people these professors ? Do they do first president's letters, papers, and general aweanything besides lecture us_ Do they ever have fun? someness. Not only this, bu t Moats and the other « ? t i 111 'u6 myri feCtS hlau g ural feU°ws will be staying on the Mount and dates that we struggle to remember on our ex- Vernon grounds in housing that has been specifiams? Are they even human? caUy built for them. What m ore could a professor Truth is, Parkside professors, and professors in of American history ask for' general are genuine^ interested in the areas that they Each scholar plans to take on a different area teach; believe me, th e decs,on to teach isn't usually of research about George Washington. Moats has made because the pay ,s good. Professors often will- set out to examine the president's role in Ameriingly take on opportunities for further research out- can neutrality during his lifetime-specifically side of their teaching duties. Some write scholarly Washington's Neutrality Proclamation. The Procbooks or articles, and others take on research proj- lamation was issued on April 22, 1793, and was ects. In short, many of us may not be unaware of the designed to keep America out of the raging conaccomplishments of our professors here at Parkside. flicts between Great Britain and France. During In an attempt to convince you that professors are, in this time, some Americans were sympathetic to the fact, extraordinary human beings, I sat down with French because of France's assistance in the RevoProfessor Moats, an associate professor of history, to lutionary War. Others still supported England, talk to her about her recent selection for a competitive George Washington wanted to keep the fledgling reseaich opportunity at Mount Vernon. country together and avoid division among those Some of you may have recently noticed a Journal who had just united in pursuit of their freedoms Sentinel article about professor Moats floating around on the UW—Parkside home page under the "News" section. This is the case because...well, Moats' opportunity is kind of a big deal. She was selected along Moats can't wait to get her hands dirty in the newly with only seven other U.S. scholars to participate in a built library. "There was a Mount Vernon library newly established fellowship that will take on research before, but it wasn't very user-friendly, and wasn't at Mount Vernon in Alexandria, VA. Mount Vernon well-suited for researchers," she remarks. Now the as citizens of an independent nation. "I've come to appreciate his importance and realize his contribution to the presidency," says Moats. Professor Photo Credit: theblaze.com scholars can have direct contact with Washington's letters and papers without having to make appointments to view them. Professor Moats is taking a sabbatical (paid leave to do research) starting in the fall of 2013, and won't return to Parkside until the fall of 2014. "I think to have a break from teaching and grading will be great," Moats said. When asked to rate her level of excitement about this opportunity on a scale from one to ten, Moats laughed. "I'm at an eleven. This is what really excites me." So there you have it, folks. Professors are people too. They teach by day and take on awesome research projects by night. They might get excited about people like George Washington, but staying at Mount Vernon is no small endeavor. And who would have thought that a professor could get just as excited about leaving Parkside as any of us? Next time you're in class groaning under your breath, take a second to consider that your professor might be way more awesome than you think. Art exhibition at Parkside Libby Chernouski chern012@uwp.edu The opening reception for the inaugural exhibition of Art in the UW-Parkside Library took place March 13 from noon until two in the afternoon in the northeastern corner of the library. Hosting a couple dozen pieces, the exhibition consisted of art in a large variety of mediums including pastel, ink, photography and airbrush. Jo Cates, the library director here at UW-P, initiated the Art in the UW-Parkside Library program. The program is based on a similar program she implemented at Columbia College in Chicago and is to be semi-annual, exhibiting new exhibitions each semester. The next exhibition will focus on the works and person of Edgar Allen Poe and will be on display this fall. One of the aims of the program is to better utilize the library area, where the space, wide windows and quiet atmosphere are perfect for artistic contemplation and appreciation. To encourage this creative atmosphere, several tables and shelving units were moved from the northeast corner of the library and replaced by comfy sage armchairs that give the area a warm, homey feel. The current exhibition features a large variety work by students, staff and faculty from the UW-P. Several of the artists attended the opening reception, including Zhivko Kirov, whose beautiful photography of southwestern deserts is on display. Also on display are three stunning portraits in black prisma colored pencil by Rachel Bullis. Her pieces are titled "Unknown Subject" 1, 2, and 3, respectively. Several self-portraits grace the walls as well, with Dan Barbers tapestry in shades o teal and orange standing out as a unique contribution to the exhibit. Most unique of all, however, might be the photographs credited to Joey Steinmar, whose images are surprisingly familiar - for the most part. The pictures feel like they would show up on Facebook; no filtering, editing or lighting techniques make these pictures stand out. Instead, the two college-aged male subjects grab attention with their strange apparel: a gas mask and a large, bug-eyed horse mask, respectively. Entered more for fun than for serious intent, the inclusion of these large photographs in the exhibit came as a surprise to their creator. . Featuring horse masks, pastels of the Root River and colorful ctm^spieces Art in the UW Parkside Library is not an exhibit you want to miss. Submissions for next semesters show will be accepted beginning next month For more informa tion, visit the programs blog at: http://blogs.uwp.e u 1 raryar « Students Choose Comics" Preview Jimmy G ib bs | a new event in the art gallery from March 18-April 20 this semester. The Gallery show will be called "Students Choose Comics" and will be curated by Parkside student James Passannante and English professor Jay McCroy. 'Hie gallery will prove to be an exciting event as it will be Siihst art gallery at Parkside to® exclusively dedicated to comics, a sometimes under-appreciated form of art. This event is coming to us only a month after award-winning comic creator John Porcellino came for a visit to conduct a workshop and give a speech to the staff The gallery will be hosting both comics submitted by Parkside students and other award- winning comic artists so there is sure to: be an eclectic mix of comic artwork available to enjoy. Students will be able to check the comics out at the Parkside art gallery during normal hours of operation: Monday 10am-6pm, Tuesday 12-8pm, Wednesday and Thursday 12-6pm, closed Fridays, Saturday 12- 4pm and closed Sundays. Over the next month there will be plenty of time for students and artist alike to go and enjoy the "Students Choose Comics" gallery. While the gallery starts on March 18, the opening reception will be taking place on April 6. Hopefully, this will be the time when many of the creators will be present, so the opportunity to view a comic and then speak with the creator will be at this time. In terms of what is offered to the artists who have submitted artwork and been selected for display at the gallery, there are great networking opportunities. Artists and writers will have the opportunity to not only have their work displayed, but also see other art and speak with the other artists. Also, any single page submissions that were selected for display will be reviewed and one will be chosen for publication in Parkside's literary magazine Straylight. So be sure to come and check out "Students Choose Comics" to witness a display of a genre of artwork that has been slowly making its way into public recognition for some time now. The show is in the gallery for an entire month, so there is no excuse not to check it out, unless you are a hater of comics. In this case, you should consider reevaluating your life and maybe even look into getting a CAT scan. There may be some hidden tumors negatively affecting your thought and emotions towards comics. 8 The Ranger News March 19,2013 Goober Quest 1 & 2 JimNeu neuOOOll Not Bear and Pineapple In: "PAWNCH" Walter Trash trash002@uwp .edu Not Bear and Pineapple In: "Boxed In" 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 42, March 19, 2013 Description An account of the resource Student newspaper of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Kenosha, Wis. 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