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UWPAC124 Ranger News Text Any textual data included in the document News : 3 Opinions & Editorials 8 Sports .......................................................•.......... 11 Feature 12 The State 14 Arts & Culture 16 900 Wood Road Kenosha, WI 53144 rangernews@uwp.edu April 15, 2005 ph.262.595.2287 ~SGA'sConflicting Interests UW System President VISits ypR!iSTONBROWN & NICHOLAS IICHAELRAVNJKAR . . Confronting a conflict of tnte~est. request form. government representatives Semenas and Koss said that it was ,denl ld 10 represent UW-Parkside at the assumed Duncan would go, but that he .;edue id d ~"d CouncilGeneral Assembly dec! e had never formally declared he would be tsleadto attend a fun~tion ~osted by the attending or traveling with the group. raticParty of Wisconsin, SemenasandKossbothmaintained .moe UniledCouncil is an organization that United Council representatives had . d 10 provide lobbying power for informed them that voting would take ~lgne h r orsin state university students, and place at 10 a.rn. on April 9. However, t at. e:: prote<:t the rights gra.nted to them in morning, they were informed voting would iharedgovemance" section 36.09(5) of not take place until around I p.m. (Wisconsinstate constitution. According to Koss and Semenas, According to both Megan every member of the entourage was also a huemateandJoeDuncan,electedParkside member of College Democrats, a minorrodent Government Association (pSGA) status student organization. As such, they 'nalorsforthe 2005-2006 academic year found themselves with a prior obligation 'hoallendedthe Assembly, UW-Parkside to attend the Democratic Leadership as developeda poor reputation within Institute. ~ United Cnuncil because its delegates Rather than stay for the United rofisistently. .. •. . .. . . Council vote, velate. "None of us got to vote the group opted A ~ att~d ~ e hie I e on any referendums, equest was .. ledo;~~~: nothing for the ludenl fees • d " fcount 00 stu ents. ...J'L1rch29that l-Megail Shuemate ould have PSGA SeIiatQT . gre~ated . . ~ the College Democrat's private account. paYlOg for rental of one rrumvan and Semenas said that if the United ne carfromApril 8 at I p.m. until April 9 Council had been better publicized, and ~6p.m, had the alleged miscommunications not ~ OnApril 8, four members of PSGA occurred, he would have chosen to let d one unnamed student fro~ Tremper other students attend the United Council ugh schoolleft the UW-Parkslde campus d o- hirnself as a representative to the . I hi .. an I:>0ne n asmge ve cJe at about 6 p.m., arriving DLI' d nL C instea - a rosseat 11 p.m. Koss however showed signs of "Pretty much everybody in " I.e UnitedCouncil was pissed off at us regret. "Iflcould have done it differently," Parksidejfor arriving late:' Shuemate he said. leaning back in his chair in the Llid. cramped PSGA office, "I would have gone Both PSGA President Chris >em to the G.A." enas and Vice-President Dave Koss Joe Duncan was left as the only voice ~idthatpreviousUnited Council meetings representing UW-Parkside at the United b~d.required delegates to arrive by Council conference the caravan bad come JIIUfilght before votinz on United Council ~ . b to attend. flo~~~:~~~:~a v~~~spsreesciodne~et:eanl ce~e~~~:~ "It shows irresponsible spending :he II of students' money," Shumate said. "None ' irdeadlineback by one hour, according of us zot to vote on any referendums, .0 Koss, I:> d th t's nothing for the students, an a . Although they had arrived right ridiculous because that's what we're here the II p.m. deadline to secure votlng 'h U for." ,Is, nitedCouncil granted the Parkside legationtwo votes. The only Parks ide vote cast at the :onferen th PS ce e next day, however, was by GAsenatorJoe Duncan, who was forced !o arrange his OWntransportation in order lis attend,Ihough his name appeared in the t of expected attendees on the vehicle Ryan Kamphius, a PSGA justice whose job it is to ensure tha~ P~GA procee dings occur in a constitutIOnal manner, S=, "td "It's outlined in the student . organization handbook that student segregated fee funds cannot go towards any partisan political groups." "That's why the Young NEWS Got Power Conference Strikes Sparks "The university should be the state's premier developer of advanced student potential, of the jobs that employ that potential, and of the communities that sustain it," said UW System Presidenl Kevin Reilly when he visited campus April 12 According to Reilly, the most effective way studenls can communicate ideas and hopes for the UW Syslem is by contacting elected officials and voicing their concerns. "You are their constituents. You are the core of what we're trying to do wilh the University of Wisconsin," he said. Conservatives and campus Democrats can't achieve major-organization status, or receive seg fee funding," he said. . .. Any community members can submit a complaint to the PSGAJudiclal b:~nch to initiate a trial. According to Kamphius, the judicial branch is a highly under-utilized aspect of the PSGA apparatus. . Kess and Semenas said the next United Council General Assembly Will take place in Milwaukee during the month of June. All students are welcome to attend. Major Concert: Not Happenin' BY NICK HONECK Rumors were flying all over campus abOUIwhat band would play UW-Parkside after the initial MTV Campus Invasion bid fell through, but Concert Committee plans fell through when major contributor 101.7 WlPZ didn't approve of $10,000 for the newly proposed concerts, as it had for the MTV Campus Invasion 10 I.7 WIPZ Station Manager Ryan Kamphuis had confirmed Alkaline Trio a Chicago punk band, and Pen~sylvania singer-songwriter Vanessa Carlton as two front-runners. Either act would have been the biggest to ever play UW-Parkside, though appealing to decidedly different audiences. Alkaline Trio is a punk act from Chicago, flavored with some got.hie undertones. Carlton is a singer-songwnter from New York, who hit it big with her song, 'A Thousand Miles,' but has yet to shed the status of one-hit-wonder. The total cost of the Alkaline Trio concert would have been around $25.000. while Carlton would have cost slightly less. Alkaline Trio was the more sought after option, while Carlton was batted around, more or less, as a backup plan. According to Kamphuis, WlPZ has never officially approved funding for these concerts. so they did not pull their funding; they simply did not provide monetary support . "WIPZ originally approved $10,000 for the MTV Campus Invasion event that was being planned," said Ryan Karnphuis, Station Manager at J 0 1.7 WIPZ. "Since that event is not happening, WLPZ hasn't had any official funding approved for any other major concert." Kamphuis said, "I simply said I would not sign off on any paperwork thaI COlltillued 011Page 3 Feature Parkside hosts Worldfest , l ARTS & CULTURE Student Art Show Democratic Party's conference . Semenas and Koss said that L ---' the costs of the trip were split by PSGA and =- 2 The Ranger News Letter From The Editor Ah, spring. The eather is great, people e outside, and life s returning to nature. Skirts, shorts, and light .ackets are becoming ommonplace. I've lways maintained, owever, that this is the orst time of the year. As a person riven toward roduction, I strive to achieve goals. There are plenty of things that ompete with my desire o reach goals, and it's ways the month of pril when I get the most distracted. It's largely because of the weather; after being cooped up all inter with the furnace blazing, stepping outside in complete comfort to catch fresh air becomes ddictive. Or maybe it's just tax season. Last week I found myself forgetting about the newspaper, my academic courses, and my dded responsibilities as a resident advisor on campus. I was walking in the woods watching fish wim upstream in the river. A hawk was flying over the woods and its shadow could be seen every so often swiftly moving through the shadows of the trees. I sat on a dead tree that was laying across e river and thought about life for a minute. And that's when I realized the month of April had once gain distracted me from my production-oriented agenda. The semester is not over with. It's fun and great to be outside, and I love it the most. But usiness is business, and we're all here to produce something; students are here to produce knowledg d character within themselves, faculty to produce the next generation of educated individuals, d administrators to produce a system of education that aims to benefit society (among many other ings). With just under a month of school left, I'm comfortable with the thought that I'll have all summer to walk in the woods, go to beaches, and take road trips. But now, when it's the hardest 'me of the year to concentrate on indoor responsibility, is when it's the most necessary. What we accomplish in the next month puts the final cap on what the 2004-2005 academic year was for us. ith that in mind, Parkside, don't throw in the towel yet. We need to strive to focus and do the best e possibly can. I guarantee about mid-May, we'll be glad we did. Henry D. Gaskins EDITOR-IN-CHIEF , Corrections All Community mombors oro oncouragod to submit ono ontryof 100 Words or Lo.. of commontary por Issuo to rangornows@uwp.odu. 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Faculty me be ?rganizations who wish to use m rs and students In classrooms should The Ranger News reserve however many ~:SUlt :t'e editor~jn..chiefto copies they WISh10 use. ~\ ~1 ,\ ~\ '"" 'hi APRIL 16 8:00 AM: Hunger Cleanup, Various co . locations Inmufil 4:30 PM: Foreign Film: 'Raising Victor Vargas', Union Cinema 8:00 PM: Foreign Film: 'Raising Victor Vargas', Union Cinema 17 2:00 PM: Foreign Film: 'Raising Victor Vargas', Union Cinema 5:00 PM: Foreign Film: 'Raising Victor Vargas', Union Cinema IS Ll:00 AM: UW-Parkside Juried Student Exhibition, Com. Arts Gallery 12:00 PM: Soup & Substance, VnionSquare 19 11:00 AM: UW-Parkside Juried Student Exhibition, Com. Am Galiery 8:00 PM: Film: Rocky Horror PictureShow, Union Cinema 20 11:00 AM: UW-Parkside Juried Student Exhibition, Com. Arts GalLery 12:00 PM: Noon Concert, Union Cinema ,.~ 5:00 PM: Night of Noise, The Deo l,oIp 6:00 PM: MBNMSCIS Open House, MOiin\' \ 0112&0114 'll9:00 PM: Foreign Film: 'The Barbarian '" Invasions', Union Cinema jj F 21 11:00 AM: UW-Parkside Juried Student Exhibition, Com. Arts Galiery 7:00 PM: Friends of the Library: Wrightin Racine, Wyllie L50J 7:30 PM: Foreign Film: 'The Barbarian Invasions', Union Cinema 'Ill 22 7:30 PM: Parkside Theatre: 'Look Homewar~ AngeL', Com. Arts Theatre , ' 7:30 PM: BSU Family Banquet, VnionDmlng Rooim 7:30 PM: Foreign Fiim: 'The Barbarian Invasions', Union Cinema 23 5:00 PM: Foreign Film: 'The Barbarian \' Invasions" Union Cinema ard. 7:30 PM: Parkside Theatre: 'Look Homew Angel' , Com. Arts Theatre . I 8:00 PM: Foreign Film: 'The Barbanan Invasions', Union Cinema 24 2:00 PM: Foreign Film: 'The Barbarian Invasions'. Union Cinema 3:30 PM: Concert, Com. Arts D-118 5:00 PM: Foreign Film: 'The Barbanan Invasions', Union Cinema 25 Gallet! Ll:30 AM: Senior Art Show, Com. Arts 26 11:00 AM: Senior Art Show, Com, ArtS Gallery ~ ~' _----------NEWS 2005 The Ranger News '-- ~__3 l~ a/power'Conference fees Controversy, • ~lIegatlons ERlKABOUTROS '.jY DNiCHOLASMICHAEL RAVNlKAR ~ Discussing race, gender. class and sexual . "on bias and discrimination in education is ~oentau . I a simplematter. However, on Apnl 5 and 6, ~.~arkside hosted the first of what may be a series of conferencesfocusing on the performance of power and ,"vilege. ,. The two-day conference. entitled "Got Power"," sedon fairness and equity in education, using various foeu f 'J' d' . I mediaand presenters to aCI itate ISCUSSlon. twas fie,andopen to students, faculty, administrators and ",mbersof the community. Some attendants came from ~farasUW-GreenBay. The event was organized and sponsored by he Centerfnr Ethnic Studies, the Office of Equity mdDiversityand the Office of Multicultural Student ~airS, with assistance from a number of other campus prganizations and offices. . EddieMoore Ph.D., of Central College 10 Pella, t!~wa, hostedan interactive discussion session entitled th, "N"Word:A Message of Madness, in which he promptedevery member of the audience to repeat after him, "I ... am... a... nigger." Many participants, of various races and ] ethnicities, expressed frustration at the mention of the word,thoughMoore raised the question of the word has lakenonsuch a central role in rap culture. He showed an IXcerptof Spike Lee's film Bamboozled, and compared ap artist50 Cent to a minstrel show put on for white eople's entertainment. "This is not an easy topic to talk about." Moore lid. "And l think it's a conversation that will have to go eyond just this discussion." Ihr: Moore sold t-shirts from his foundation which ad a quote from radical Brazilian educator Paolo Friere ilk-screened across the back: "The greatest tool in the endsof the oppressor is the mind of the oppressed." Following Moore's Wednesday morning ;resentation,students and faculty broke up into smaller roupsled by Moore, Victor Lee Lewis, and Hugh Vasquez. Lewis and Vasquez were two of the participants documentedin The Color of Fear, a film shown the previousevening, which showed eight North American men of various ethnicities sharing their frustrations with racerelationsin the United States. The "break-out" sessions were open-format, ,meaningthat participants could bring up any topic for discussionby the group. Discussion group leaders also Ifi,ldedquestionsfrom participants. . At one point in the discussion, Victor Lee Lewis /aId,"Thequestion of privilege is an important one for the survivalofthe human race and the life community." . "We live in a moral context," he said. "The Interestingthing about being human is that we can establisha moral standard and not live up to it." bli According to Lewis, everyone has a moral o hgation to "the other." . "Whether you're good or bad is beyond the tpol?t,"Lewissaid. "When you live in a society that's raCistyou' . . .' re gomg to be racist, like it or not. But annracIsmis hi , somet mg you have to choose." . Lewis suggested that by living according to a conscIence her th . . r . .rat ei an to feelings of gUIlt, people may gJntob k h . ,rea t e cycles of oppressIOn. sl 1am absolutely convinced that we are ~epWalkingthrough a system that is destroying us," WIS said. " Hugh Vasquez added "Stayina awake and on "epathf '. ' 0 • On 0 aWakenmg IS not something you can do Just Cea Year I\ki After lunch, students from Fay Yokomizo anAndes~Race & Ethnic Relations class presented "I am mencan" .-l: • $em ' a pe1lormance that had been given last esteras II'" . I back We . vanous students from different cultura racisgrOUndsgave testimony to their struggles with mand ethno·centrism in the U.S. and abroad. lonathanClOsingout the day, UW-Parkside Professor Shailor mediated a panel discussion whose Continued on page 5 3 e "Concert" continuedfrom cover would contribute such a large sum of money for an event to happen for this semester since we are in the final month of it." major concert on campus in the future. "The concert committee has stated to me that they intend to remain in tact during the fall semester and plan for a major event next year," he said, "This is not the end of the line for getting a major concert at Parkside but simply something to consider for the future." Interested community members can go to the Concert Committee meetings Tuesdays at 5 pm in the Union Square, according to Kamphius, The Conceit Committee will get some experience with a real concert; they plan to hold a local band concert on April 28. For more information on that event, check the next issue of The Ranger News or attend one of their meetings at 5 PM Tusedays in Union Square. The concert was going to happen either at the end of the semester, or possibly even after the semester ended. He also said that the decision came down to the fact that there wouldn't be enough time to properly promote the concert in order to make a profit and make it worthwhile to the University. The organization didn't vote on dropping support of the bid. "If someone wanted to propose putting it to a vote, I would have allowed them to, but that didn't come up at the meeting," Kamphius said. Karnphius is still optimistic that there will be a Middle Eastern Ambassador Visits UW-Parkside BY CHRISTOPHER ROSIN Recently, former U.S. Middle Eastern Ambassador William Rugh spoke on campus regarding Arab-American relations and the war in Traq. Rugh, who served more than 30 years in the U.S. Diplomatic Corps and at seven Middle Eastern diplomatic corps posts, covered a variety of topics involving relations between Arab nations and the U.S. After the events on 9/11, many Americans wondered "Why do they hate us?" According to former U.S. Middle Easter Ambassador William Rugh, it is the wrong question. American culture, society, and education- and almost every aspect- are respected and looked upon positively - but the same is quite untrue of foreign policy. According to Rugh, terrorism is seen as an instrument of the weak, individual- not global- individuals taking frustration channels and retribution to no other remedies. "Immediately after 9/11, America was seen as a victim and the perpetrators were widely criticized throughout the Arab world," said Rugh. "The policy to bring down the Taliban and Al'Quida was understood generally because we were retaliating directly the perpetrators of 9/11." In the following months, however, the Arab view began to change. Rugh said that it seems that the U.S. Government is intentionally targeting Muslims with the security measures that have taken place since the attacks on America. While it may have seemed natural to screen Arabs in the airports after 9/1 I, Arabs have pointed out that not all terrorists are Arabs. Many have undergone fingerprints and lengthy interviews, and feel that it 1S discriminatory. Furthermore, some businessmen and students are now afraid to come to America for fear of being singled-out. According to Rugh, there was no link between Osama Bin Laden and Saadam Hussein. "Arabs did not believe Saadam Hussein was a threat to anybody else. Even if he had them (weapons of mass destruction), he would not use them for fear of being retaliated by the U.S.- even in the Persian-Gulf War." Rugh said that many Arabs feel that if going to war based on the weapons, why weren't they so concerned about North Korea which clearly does have these weapons of mass destruction? Rugh acknowledged the success of the elections, but said, "Elections do not equal democracy, and we have a long way to go:' He also said that there we will be a constitution that needs to come out. but Iraqis have never seen a Constitution as a central pillar of government before, and so it is not being paid much attention. Among the issues of the Constitution that will be crucial is if Islam will be 'the' or 'a' foundation of the government. The U.S. hopes to see 'a', while some factions would like to have Islam as 'the' basis. "Arab-American relations are worse than they've ever been," said Rugh. "ln my view, America shouldn't have gone to war, we should have worked with the U.N., and paid more attention to Afghanistan." Rugh said that opinion polls indicate that Bush was dishonest about the reasons for going to war- wanting oil, and so forth. Even countries that have historically been friendly to the U.S. say Iraq is worse off. Finally, Rugh had the audience ask themselves, "Was it worth it? 1,500 American soldiers dead, and 100,000 Iraqis to remove Sadaam Hussein- also 3 Billion Dollars ... The pushing Democracy may help push, but it is not to be taken lightly. If we only remove Sadaam Hussein it is not enough." POLICE BEAT Data coU';'wct P¥Andrew Kntpp 2005 aI2:06 am, Citations were issued to Tracie S. Fry,for possessio» of Marijunna and drug ',aJid Ii:> R\lSse,UD. Bennett fuf possessio!) of .Marijuana. AU confiscated items were placed in an Oll pm, a citation was l$sued to Robert Johnson for failing to obey a stop bignlsignal On rea . On IVttrch30, 2005 tit 5:18pm,.GeIlt,ge Lll$iey was at;l:estedfor a domestic abuse violation. On March 3J, 2005 at Ill: 14 pm, a citation was issued to Harsh T. Dangaria for failing (0 obey a slop signl signal "n Outer Loop Road.. ... . On April 1, 2005 at 12:39 am,citations''WCre 'issued to Tyl~r J. Chn$lensen, for underage drinking, and to Qregnry'L,. Umjlark for depo of hum~ w<l1>1e,m umverstty propelty. • . On April I, 200s at I:H~am. s wer.e ISSUe<!to Mark 1.Melllele, PeterS. Sanders, Megan E. Gmot and Cali N. Olson forundernge a I CQusufllption. Angel M. Udell10ven was Issued a cllatlOn for the possession of alcohOl.. . . . . On April 1,2005 aa:36 am, Nichola, C. Freeman waS issued cltatlo~S fo: deposltlng human wa,te on university property and for underage <kinking.· He was thentitl'ested lor d,,,,rderly conduct untltra,,,portetl to Kenobha County Jail. " On April 2. 2005 at 12:01 am, cItation' 'WI''''' issued to Micha: ~ MC6w~,; ;l~~:;elh M. !'l:pe,.Ka~le M. Sugent, J. Bertagnoli. Steven T, Tenteri~for Und;r~\ 10 g.. aVr d ... .err;ce" ~bCl:~llon for hi, . underage drinking offense 1Jnd, 'ChOUlas. . ~ <llAamwas Issue a cItation or conm "lOg to d age dtinking. AU citations were i$sued m the ntversrty partmcnts. ~nn:priIS, 200S at 159 pm, 1\citation was issued to Lyle R. Jorgenson for traveling 45 mph in a 25 mph zone on CTtl!OQl¢t Loop Road. r,..'r ".Ji~' ~' ---_ ......... =======~-~~~---' ! ", '" ,. '" '. I • " ,-"" • ,~.•. ,,. t .;;t4====================================JT~h~eJR~a~n~g~e~r~N~e~W~S~============~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~=~A~P~r"!0111 --.:..: i200s ' PSGABEAT - Bake Sale Supports Troops Forward Thinking BY CHRISTOPHER ROSI A Resolution passed by the UW'Par . Student Senate called "Save Social Securn "kSide of protecting Social Security Over the Pr! Y In favor nVatJzaf method. The document slated. "Whereas S . 'On S ., h . OC'a1 ecurny "t e most succes: ful domestic . . hi I' program In Amencan "tory. iavmg provided a g r '1 . Ullnlnteed safety net ror rm lions of Americans since 19 and ... Whereas millions of Americans de d 35 • I '1 iw for basi penon socia security ror asic needs and if Cut th . forced into almost certain poverty." ey will be The Resolution stated that the cu . rrent CongressIOnal Budget Office projeCtions re the trust fund will remain solvent through 2~~ afterward' covenng 81 % of promised benefits ' without change to program. while transition ' ~ doni S . aCCOun~ al?ne or aban onmg ocial Security in favor of pnvate accounts are estimated at 2 trillion dollars The document introduced by Preside . Chns'S dV' nt ernenas an Ice President David Koss.and sponsored by Senator Jason Kruska, stated that the students of UW-Parkside are in strong oppositio for the plan to Privatize Social Security. The PS~A Senate will send a copy of the Resolutioa to every elected WI Senator and Congress person- as wellas forwarded to the Chancellor. United Council andthe Faculty Senate. Also, a Resolution was passed encouraging the Chancellor and Provost to change the nameof the Activity Hour (MWF 12·1) to the University Hour. "Whereas the current student activity houris u ed by more than just student organizations and student activities .. , Whereas all students benefit from the Activity hour whether it be for studying, eating, resting, socializing, exercising, doing research, talking with a professor. attending a studeu organization or a noon concert." • The Resolution Slated that the Student I Activity Hour is essential to maintaining studentlife • and organizations on campus, and that resolvingto change the name to University Hour reflects the idea that the time is for everyone to use as they see fitand not just for student organizations. BY GINNY ALWARD On Tuesday, March 29, Tania Rodriguez, an academic advisor with Student Support Services, gave advice on how to keep out of credit card debt. Rodriguez's goal was to give some personal experiences that she had with credit card debt and to give some general education on how to think ahead. The expectation of this seminar "was to learn about credit cards and use them wisely," said Tony DuBose, a criminal justice major. According to Rodriguez. there are five reasons why there could be credit card debt. I.) A person has insufficient income to cover debts; 2.) Emergency/Medical bills; 3.) Financial obligations become more than income 4.) Job loss; S.) When a person becomes dependent on that little plastic card. By governing the card's use, people should know what their wants and needs are, according to Rodriguez. If a person cannot pay the credit balance when the credit statement comes, then he or she should not make that purchase. There are times when emergencies come up, such as a new water heater or frozen pipes that burst. Tn order to cover a medical emergency, Rodriguez recommends to have a month's income in the bank. There is such a thing as good credit, said Rodriguez. That is how people can get a new car or a new house or even school loans. Tips for managing credit card debt include: I.) Pay on time. 2.) Use a budget. 3.) Always check that the checks register with the bank. 4.) Use a computer program such as Quicken or Microsoft Money to keep track of money management. S.) Set goals and start with small steps. 6.) Begin with a saving plan such as putting $20.00 in a savings account, or go to the local bank -- they can give you tips on what would be best for you. 7.) Think ahead. The last bit of advice from Tania is, "Don't spend more than you have 10." Only five people showed up for this seminar. It is probable that more than five people need some kind of help with credit, and learning to control credit card debt. BY GINNY ALWARD "I have learned that even if you are not in support of this war, it is still important to support the soldiers who are fighting for us." said Aaron Minzlaff, bu iness management major. There was a bake sale on Wednesday, March 23 on Union Bridge called "Operation Soldier Suppon." The bake sale was able to raise money for shipping costs and items previously collected by the Communications 202 group to be sent to the 720 Military Police Battalion 411 MP Company. One person in the group. Nichole Gietzel, has a brother, Brad Gietzel, who is in the military police company and was a graduate from UW-Parkside with a criminal justice degree. Nancy Mendez, who is a communication major, said, "I'm urprised with how many people like to support the soldiers." Becky Courtley, who is undecided on her major, commented. "l've learned more about group work and how much the soldiers appreciate the support and things they receive." Lauren Morafick, communication major. said, "Through 'Operation soldier support,' we have been able to express thanks to the troops. We are really impressed with how many people are willing to show support and help out." More Bang for the BOK BOK list will be geared toward non-major students. which Kavenik hopes will allow students to become competent in theareas outlined in the general education goals. "We educate the person," Kavenik said. "We enable that person to makea whole bunch of choices. not just in these four years of college. but in the restof his or her own life." By giving a new face to the goals of general educationat Uw-Parkside. Kavenik anticipates more students will realize the imponance and . ty f purpose of completing a wide vane 0 classes included in the BOK requirement from alumni and employers to find out what they believe are the most important skills needed in the work place. With this information, the committee asked department chairs to choose classes that would best fit the new criteria. The new program's progress will be monitored with focus groups and surveys, as well as continued follow-up with employers to ensure the new requirements are beneficial to students. While the number of classes on the BOK list remains nearly the same, the classes included nn it differ somewhat from the current BOK requirements. Kavenik hopes the new format wi II add "clarity and transparency" in deciding which classes to take. She also believes that the new system will make it ea ier for students to see the consistency across the different categories of study. "What is good writing in an English course or a science course or a social science COurse is still good writing:' Kavenik said. The classes included on the updated 'Instead of lOOking at {BOK] classes as a hodge-podge of courses, we.are looking at what students need to know when they graduate from uwParkside. " --Frances Kavenik, Co-chair of the General Education Committee BY SHERRY NELSEN Jncoming fresh.man this fall will be choosing their Breadth of Knowledge (BOK) courses from a newly renovated list. The General Education Committee has worked for the last year on reformatting Uw-Parkside's general education goals. Although some classes have been added and dropped along the way, the current list for BOK courses has been the same for nearly 20 years. The committee established criteria for choosing classes to appear on the BOK course list. Newly chosen courses will focus on communication, reasoned judgment, and social and personal responsibility. Frances Kavenik, co-chair of the General Education Committee, said, "Instead of looking at [BOK] classes as a hodge-podge of courses, we are looking at what students need to know when they graduate from UW-Parkside." The committee collected information LtJJJERSIIip RECOG~iTiO~ BANQUET CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Nominations must be submitted to the Student Activities Office, Union 209, by Wednesday, April 6, 200S. A1tlARDS Emerging Student Leader Award Outs.ta~dmg Organization Member Aw d DistingUIShed St d ar SOC Member Organization co~~nt Leader Award Major Status Organization Com uruty ServIce Program Award SOC Member OrganiZa~~~~~ t~er~ice Program Award Major Status Organization of th: Y::: ::::~ AdVISor of the Year Award BAlrQUET Thursday, April 21, 2005 5:00 pm, Union Square Reservations for the Banquet may be made in the Student Activities office through Monday. April 1B. 200S. ;Prill 5, 2005 ;..;-- continued from page 3 l 'sts included: Chancellor John P ane1 • . . Professors Fay Yokornizo Keating, . . des and Carol Vopat; graduating Alan JR Rocha' and Parkside senIor ' . StudentGovernment Alhance PresidentChris Semenas. "It makes me pissed that we P rofessors on this campus who have. d'" 't touch jesman an gay Issues, won 'd "I PSGAPresident Semenas saio, am notableto express fU,~lywho Iam on this campus at times. Rocha mentioned that in some instances. retroacti ve credi ts not allowed to students of ~ . h F . rtaiu ethnic heritage in t e orergn m h d' Languagedepamnent, though e id notcite specific examples. , Professor Vopat brought up the question of anti-Semiticsentiment in the campus climate. In the daysfollowingthe conference, a number of other attendantfaculty and staff addressed the various socioeconomic groups whose oppression was marginalized during the conference, including Native Americans, indigenouspeoples, and the differently able-bodied. ''There is a lot of deep-seated, legitimate hurt amongstour students," Chancellor Keating responded. "I consideradministration as working for those we are administrating." Keating said that he did not believe his was a positionof inherent power within the university, though hecited"the bully pulpit" as one example that could be construedas such. "The panel piece was excellent and probably drewthe largest audience," said Damian Evans of MulticulturalStudent Affairs. "But Ithink that one of thehealthierpieces was the actual guests who were able tospeakabout their own experiences and share how diversityhas evolved for them and discuss how privilege hasaffectedthem. It pointed out new areas that we often don't look at." Some of the panel discussions were said to be controversialbecause of the subject matter, "As Isat on the panel and listened to what everybodyoffered, Ithink that at times people have certainpieces of information," Evans said. "And we side tothe piece of information that they have versus h . aVlngthe whole story, and that is what makes thingsa little shaky. . "There definitely needs to be some more ~1ScUssion,"Evans sa.id. "Bur I don't think that were In asbad of a state as it seems based upon some of thestatementsthat were made during the panels:' Chancellor Keating passed around a signups~~etfor community members interested in P~IClpatingin a large-scale diversity initiative, and SOld th . d' ere IS a good chance we wiU be seeing more lscussionOn power and privilege in education. Aki "This is a frightening challenge," Fay re ~dessaid. "OUf goal is to make the diversity qUlrementsobsolete." at h According to Akindes, as well as others D . t e conference, issues intended to be covered by IVersityCDV) . . th requirements should be tnterwoven rougbolltall curricula. Y "This discussion bas been going on for ears" Aki w' ndes said. "Perhaps through discussion we Could propose a new definition. But as a an~rnanof COlor,race is a dominant issue [for mel, vUlnto expand that definition makes me feel very erable:' ~I I do ar. "'I - • ..."" -- The Ranger News Clockwise from top: Ethnic Studies students perform personal narratives of what it means to be a U.S. American. Left to right: Fermin Mercado, Pawnee Tate, Chassidy Lewis, Rita Thomas, Cathia Santos, Kasey Rose, Megan Del Frate, and Christopher Landgrebe. Missing from photo (speaking at microphone): Yang Yang. Business major Megan Del Frate shares a personal narrative of being adopted as a Korean baby and being raised as an Italian American. Is identity something I'm born with, or something that I live and experience? she asks. Communication major Kasey Rose shares a personal narrative about what it means to be a U.S. American. In the background (left to right): Chassidy Lewis, Fermin Mercado, Christopher Landgrebe, and Rita Thomas. Guest speaker Victor Lee Lewis and UW-Parl<side Professor Jonathan Shader co-facilitate a discussion on power and privilege. 5 STUDENT ORG. BEAT Rainbow Alliance BY ERIKA BOUTROS Every Friday at noon the Rainbow Alliance meets in Greenquist room 119 to plan activities, events, educational programs and mostly to fight discrimination against lesbians, gays, bisexual and trans-gender people everywhere. About 30 students are a part of this university funded organization, which has existed on this campus for longer than any of the members can remember. "Not everyone in Rainbow Alliance is gay. we bave straight men and women wbo come to our meetings called straight allies", said Vice President Kanika Jones. The allies also advocate equality for gay, lesbian. bisexual and trans-gender people and support the members of the Rainbow Alliance. The meetings are planning sessions where outcomes of past events are discussed as well as ideas for new events. In addition to trying to promote equality, Rainbow Alliance spends much of their time volunteering in collaboration with other organizations throughout the communiry. Recently, they held a food drive where they donated almost 500 items to the Racine Hunger Task Force. Jones said. "We really just want to create equality on and eventually beyond campus. We're more than just an organization on campus, we're an activist group. We've worked with Sacred Circle, Student Activities and many other student organizations across campus" "We're open to working with anyone on any event", she added. Beneath the Mask, A Gayla Prom is Rainbow Alliance's latest project. They will be hosting this event April 15, in the Union Cafe. There are flyers around campus with more information and you can contact their offices at (262) 595-2685 or rainbowalliance @uwp.edu. Join UWM's Business School as a Summer Guest Student The Business School's summer course schedule is available at: www.uwm.edu/schedule/Summer2005/ BUSADM.html The UWM School of Business Administration is offering over forty differen t courses this summer offering you the opportumty to: If you are interesting in enrolling in these UW-Milwaukee courses, please contact: UWM's Summer Session Office 414-229-6732 or email: oorss@uwm.edu UNIVERSITY or WISCONSIN U\\MILWAUKEE - • Speed your progress towards graduation - courses transfer easily within the UW System • complete courses at times appropriate to your busy summer schedule - both doy and evening course sections are oHered www.uwm.edu/business 6 The Ranger News April 15, 2005 NEWS fEATURE Final of a three-part series examining the lives of UW-Parkside students deployed overseas BY SHERRY NELSEN Everyday in the Middle East, there are reports of insurgency uprisings, suicide bombings, and war casualties. For some students at UW-Parkside, these eventsare more than just news reports; they are a part of everyday life. As the war progresses, soldiers are returning home and settling back into their civilian lives. Some of these soldiers are students at UW-Parkside. Tn the final installment of this three part series, the experiences of Tara Tompkins. a Sergeant in the U.S. Army reserves will be examined. Tompkins' deployment proved unusual in many ways. A Wisconsin resident, and was sent to Uzbekistan with the 2791h , an engineering unit from Montana. She performed the duties of an electrician, traditionally a job held by males. There, she got the chance to mingle with the native population on and off post. Because the unit from Montana lacked electricians, Tompkins was pulled from her home unit to fill the needed spot. She spent 10 months with the 279'" engineers in Uzbekistan. Their main mission was to build permanent buildings on Army posts, and also to teach Afghan and Uzbek locals engineering skills. The unit constructed, maintained. and repaired various buildings. One of the unit's major projects was to build a new post exchange [PX]. The PX acts as a general store for the soldiers and local government contractors, supplying them with everything from socks to food. Repairing the buildings that were already standing proved to be more problematic. One of the most difficult times Tompkins recalled was crawling through and removing outdated Russian insulation from the dilapidated structures. She wore a mask, gloves, and a protective suit in the sweltering heat to defend herself from the unknown components of the insulation. However, Tompkins also got to perform more enjoyable tasks. One of the highlights of her deployment was having the ability to travel off post. As part of the morale, welfare, and recreation organization, Tompkins helped escort soldiers in need of a break to a market area in downtown Sharkrisabz. With the help of guards and translators, she was able to immerse herself in the culture, and observe the daily life of the local people. "'r She was sad to see how lnany children walked through the streets sellin ~aked pastries. She said children as young as Lhr~~ere being taught to ~ in English. "Welcome to ~risabz." as a greeun visiting Americans. Tompkins was overwhelmed by the poor e my ..of the-country, She explained that.local doctors and educated men worked in the dining facilities on the Anny bases because they made more money working for the U.S. government than they did working in their respective fields. While on deployment, Tompkins stayed in a room with seven other female soldiers. She considered herself to be lucky because they had access to portable toilets, and an either a very hot or very cold shower, depending upon what time of the day it was. The water supply consisted of a bag of water that hung outside a tent. Tompkins said out of all the things she missed while on deployment, she missed having freedom the most. "It's one lhing to go to ajob and come home at night" Tompkins said, "But when you're deployed, you never go home." Being deployed changed Tompkins perspectives on life greatly. Before, she was planning on becoming a teacher. Now that she has experienced a different culture and another way of life, Tompkins is now considering changing her major to International Studies. Remaining positive has allowed Tompkins to realize the beneficial effects of her deployment. When asked what her best experience was while on deployment. Tompkins replied. "The whole thing." ;p;iI15, 2005 --- The Ranger News 7 Left: A member of Sgt. Tompkins' unit stands by a sign welcoming him to Afghanistan in both Arabic and English Center: Children of Sharkrisabz sell baked goods in a downtown market Bottom: Tompkins' unit on the plane to Afghanistan Right: Tompkins installing wiring in the newly constructed PX -----......,.-~...".... .II I! " Opinions -lEditoriols 8 April 15, 2005 The Ranger News 100 WORDS OR LESS AllUW-Parkside community members are encouraged to send 100 words or less to rangernews@uwp.edu_ Need more than 100 words? Send commentaries of no more than 650 words to rangemews@uwp.edu. While all 100Words or Less submitions will be printed, commentaries are subject to the approval of the editorial staff of The Ranger News. Computer Lab Etiquette Many students at Parkside don't seem to realize that the computer lab isn't their living room. I've seen students take 20 minute phone calls, all the while talking loud. Students in the computer lab need to realize that many others are working on homework and loud phone conversations can be very distracting. This behavior clisrespects fellow students and undermines the usefulness of the lab. How hard is it to get up off your butt and take phone calls in the hallway? --Nick Honeck Constitutional Controversy To respond to Holli Brown's answer to the "Question of the Issue" (April I): When the Constitution was written it was also meant for white men who owned property. As an "American," do you also believe we need to preserve the "tradition" of slavery and no voting rights for women? --Paige Mana Sacred Circle Events Skip Twardosz - Union 104, Noon, April 18 Skip Twardosz is a storyteller. It is only natural that he is such, because his family's history and culture has been passed down orally through the generations. Twardosz, who's Potawatorni ancestors Livedin the first country in the early Midwest. has spent much of his life learning about his American Indian relatives, both from his own family and fun Indian elders. He passes this tradition to his own children who range from 10 years to an adult. Skip is a leader in the community whose works continue to break stereotypes and misunderstandings. Soup will be served! In the Spirit of Crazy Horse - Molinaro Hall D 139, 6PM, April 21st Jerry Clown, a young Lakota cultural preservationist and Descendant of Crazy Horse. Jerry is also an international ambassador for World Peace and Prayer Day--an event founded by Lakota spiritual leader Arvol Looking Horse. (www.wolakota.org). Presentation will include a prayer ceremony and a question and answer period. This event is co-sponsored in part by Center for Ethnic Studies and Plan 2008. Sacred Circle is honored to bring back Eight Eagles to the campus to perform a smudging ceremony and traditional pipe ceremony for unity. Hosted outside in the Alma Renish Outdoor Classroom - just east of Greenquist Hall, Noon, Monday April 25th. Open to the Parkside community- come and enjoy Wisconsin's changing weather and new opportunities for understanding! All community.members are encouraged to submit one entry of 100 words or less of commentary per issue to rangernews@uwp.edu. Please contact our advertising department bye-mail at uwp_ads@yahoo.com to place advertisements. I uestion of the Issue Are you satisfied with the outcome of the PSGA election? The Ranger News nee"srourhel,. Andy Stein Criminal Justice major Age: 22 "I'm not sure who won. I really didn't know there was an election. Who was running?" Lindsey Hartman English and Spanish double major Age: 21 "The campaigns were generally weak. I didn't know what the candidates were fighting for, so I was undecided" Nicole Marks English major Age: 2] "No. Nicholas should bave won. He put himself out there. The other guy didn't make his platform known. Nicholas campaigned, he carne to classrooms, he did the leg work, and he ran because he actually cared." Noah Lekas Englisb major Age: 22 "No. I would have enjoyed seeing NIcholas win. 1was in fact, quite entertained by many of his ideas. However, 1did not vote",and I don't see student government as something I'm willing to put trust in, nor is politics in general something that I could ever put all my faith in.. , William Brinkman English major Age: 23 "As a former member of student government, I believe the elections don't matter. Some people in the senate choose to bicker about pointless issues and stop the rest of the people from getting wor..k done." Writers for News, features, Sports, EntertainmeD', and Arts & Cullure Cartoonists Gra(lJlicDesigners Advertising _$Sls'ants Web page Designers CopyEditors Photographers -115),~20~O~5:"'- ---.:.:Th~e:.....::Ra~n~g~e~r~N~e~w~s:.- ~9 ~ COMMENTARY SecretConfessions of a Watermelon CHOLAS MICHAEL RAVNIKAR BYN~er parkside Student Government Association (PSGA) elections were over, h everyone who knew I had been a candidate for PSGA President asked me. P retty muc .?" " 0 Nicholas. how did the elections go. . 5 ·''Well.'' I'd reply. "We got a little less than a quarter of the vote.' R ponses varied, but on the whole, people comforted me for my loss, They , es rually voted. they explained, because they didn't know when elections were hadnt ac . g But they felt sorry for my loss, they happenm . . id Better luck next time. su ' I was a bit puzzled by t hiIS, not because I'U 'no my (last?) senior year next year, but beenten 0 '. • e I never ran the race with the expectation beeaus , tion of winning--and made that clear from or mten the get-go. '. For me, the goal of the election was to raise awareness of a specific view of the function thatstudent government can serve; namely~ that soal was participation of the student body IJ1 the ;overnmenralprocess for their own interests. I personallyfelt a dank atmosphere of apathy groaning around these rusty bnck halls. . For those who knew about it, though, this seemedto be an election that mattered. Supporters of mine had even chastised me for not being more public about my candidacy, suggesting Ido more campaigning to actually get myself elected to the office for which [ was the onlyother nominated candidate. 1even caught wind of someone losing ten dollars because they had money riding on my twoto-oneodds. What Ithink is even more interesting isthat Iheard the original odds sat at ten-to-one. While I'm interested in just who the pollsters on our campus are that think they're savvy & statlitenough to call odds on a student government elections race, I thought I'd take the space I've got left instead to talk about what [ perceive to be the mostpressing and serious of issues brought about by the election. Watermelon. Now, Irecognize that the watermelon-slice imagecarries with it a whole history of baggage interrns of racist cultural oppression, but, in my opinion,so does republican democracy. And, . anyway, that's not the intended reference for the big green, red, and black SUit Ioften donto retain a personal sense of anonymity. Ibegan using the suit after] helped a friend in Chicago out with a freshman composition class he was teaching at Columbia College, and ever since then, the .. ~atennelon slice came to represent for me something very complex about the political IdentitiesI've witnessed growing up in the mid- West. People like to hide behind their iconography. Not only that, but we're not always ComfOrtablereally defining what tbose totems & taboos mean for us. Isuppose that can make it much easier to deny comment whenever controversial tidbits swim our way. for instance, because we're "the watermelon." Something like, 'My personal beliefs don't dictate such actions. It'sjust what's in the watermelon's job description.' It can get real tasty going strictly by the books. So I kind of see democracy functioning much like such a scape-melon. Just because an election is held. voters tend to automatically assume that the elected representative is fit to do the job. whether they're happy with the party they represent or not, It's strange then, that we don't assume heads of corporations should be voted in to ensure that the person best fit for the job is making executive decisions. For me, the watermelon symbolizes a firm individual commitment to critically question those allegiances to orthodoxies. Initially, I'd even thought about using the watermelon as a campaign strategy, but Iquickly decided that it would be inimical to my stated goals. We did stage a little piece of guerrilla theatre on Ejection Day, though, right in Middle Main Place at noon. Let me run the scene down to those of you who may have not had the benefit of seeing the melee in person: A seven-foot tall watermelon stands helpless between a beefy PSG A Senator. Joe Duncan, and a petit Vice-Presidential Candidate, August-Marie Wagner-Richardson. "I'm candidate AI" Joe shouts loudly. to which August replies, "Tm candidate B!" The watermelon, confident among the throng of students and faculty nibbling on lunch from Wyllie Market, shouts defiantly, «1 am Democracy!" Both candidates rush the melon with diving tackles from opposite ends. The green and red piece of fruit feebly drops to the dirty brown brick floor, "Somebody help me!" the melon cries out. "I'm Democracy! They're attacking me! The candidates are attacking Democracy!" Though it was all in good fun. 1laid there on my back in Middle Main Place. among the hustle and bustle of World Fest Week participants, helpless and alone and in search of a truly democratic society tbat would stand up for a fellow melon. That despair was nothing if not comical in comparison to th~ post-election results. With exit polls showing a total turnout of 458, out of a potential five thousand plus voters, I obviously feel that I fell a bit short of my goal in many respe~ts. I realized that less than ten percent of our student body even considered P, kside Student Government Association elections important enough to cast a vote. ar . . The same students and administration who had been behind the voter regrsrrauon . and education campaign in the fall had lost interest in educating students about their choices. Try that watermelon suit on for size. An Abomination of Human Kind AUGUST-MARJE WAGNER RICHARDSON religious) with the actual contractual document. It seems like a lot of people (especially UWP students) have seriously. If I recall, marriage and marital ceremonies were evident in B.C., most of them misconstrued the definition of marriage. According to the past issue of "QuestlO~ . I' e man and multiple women (Which is still a marital practice today.) f T IllVO vmg on . . o the Issue." students claimed that "marriage represents reLigion"--Lawrence npp, To say that America should only acknowledge Christian/Catholic marriages and" h als "--HoW w en the Constitution was written, it was meant for hetero~s~e:x~u~~'~::::::'- :""' I (a union of one man and one woman) is to completely Brown. ----=- A]J contradict everything that America claims it stands for as a tha If indeed marriage represents religion then why is it "Marriage is a FREE NATION! lAtheists marry?! Furthermore, if we believe that the .."'... .•.... . • In short, to prohibit anyone from entering into a legally COnstitution Was written explicitly for heterosexuals, then we social-and eCOnOlllC binding contract without having been convicted of any !llustalso argue that interracial marriage should be prohibited . . .. . N· thi crime in which case such civil liberties (e.g. voting, because miXing was condemned by "God" because offspring contract.. 0 ng driving) would be revoked, is in itself discriminatory, of SUcha marriage would be an abomination of human kind. • e nothing less." unconstitutional and down right illegal! Allow me to shed some light for those of you blinded by more, thecardl ,.' d ic es of your alter: Marriage IS a SOCial an economl Contract N tho ~ 0 109 more, nothing less. Please stop confusing the ceremony (which can be I, 10 The Ranger News April 15, 2005 COMICS The Sacred Dictionaries: BottleBaby/GatorFace BY MIKE CYZAK & NICHOLAS MICHAEL RAVNIKAR Do you have the ability to create great comics? Do you want them to be published? Well, this is your chance. Be a part of the upcoming comic section on The Ranger News! Staff meetings are Mondays at noon I in Wyllie D139C. Contact rangernews@uwp. I edu for more information. I I LISTEN. UPt, Wyllie Market now accepts credir """,,eb it cal'ds uw-ParksideSports ___ -----=====--TiiE!RCiii(];;N;;~---.!-----..,..---;:-::-=--::-= 11-----------------~T~h~e~R~a~n~g~e=r~N~e::w~s--- ____.:=========::J~~~~~ April 15, 2005 SPORTS STANDINGS & SCHEDULES GLve Men's Baseball Standings Asof Mar. 29, 2005 GLVC Overall os ~. . Win s p Saint Joseph's 6 a 1,000 9 6 ,600 .~.st 1..01Ji$ 4 o 1.000 9 1 .900 UW·Parkside 7 1 .875 11 6 .647 Quin 5 1 .833 11 3 .786 KentuckyWesleyan 5 5 ,500 6 11 ,353 .stlt • 4: 4 ,500 9 6 N, Kentucky 2 4 ,333 4 5 $ 2 6 .250 9 13 Lewis 2 6 ,250 4 16 '.a 1 5 .167 9 13 Bellarmine a 6 ,000 5 15 GLVe Women's Softball Standings Asof Mar. 29, 2005 GLVC Overall n os NorthernKentucky 2 a 1,000 24 a 1,000 0 0 :0.000 9 3 .750 SIU Edwardsville a a .000 18 8 .692 0 10 .6 Saint Joseph's a .000 6 ,625 0 :000 9 Lewis a .000 4 5 .579 0 Quincy a ,000 4 16 ialtrline 0 ..000 9 13 KentuckyWesleyan 2 ,000 5 15 Saturday 4:J.6.2005 Indianap6lis noon Saturday 4.l6.2005 Indianapolis TBA Sunday 4;17.2005 St.Joseph noon Sunday 4.17.2005 St.Joseph TBA Thursday 4.21.2005 Lewis 3:00 Thursday 4.21.2005 Lewis TBA Saturday 4.23·2005 , Bellarmine ' noon Saturday 4·30·2005 @Southern Indiana noon Saturday 4·30·2005 @Sbutherrt Indiana TBA Saturday 4~23.•2005 Bellarmine ' TBA Monday 4·25·2005 @Ferris St. 1:00 Sunday 5·1·2005 @SIU-EdwardsvilJe noon Monday 4.25·2005 @Ferris St. TBA Sunday 5·1·2005 @SIU-EdwardsvilJe TBA Thursday 4.28·2005 St. Xavier 3:00 Thursday 4.28·2005 St. Xavier TBA , Men's April 16th ' vs.Northwestern 1:00P.M; Women's April 16th vs, Marquette 1:00 P.M. Saturday 4·30·2005 Missouri-St. Louis t.b.a. AprU23rd "\'s.Whitewater.!:OO P.M. April 30th @ UW·Whitewater (wI UW-Lacrosse) 11;00 A.M. " saturday 4·16',2005 Quincy noon Saturday 4'16~2005 Quincy t.b.a, Sunday 4·17;2005 QUincy noon Sunday 4·17.2005 Quincy t.b.a, Thesday 4·19·2005 cardinal Stritch 2:00p.m. Saturday 4·23·2005 Bellarmine noon Saturday 4·23·2005 BelJarmine t.b.a. Sunday 4·24·2005 Bellarmine noon Sunday 4·24·2005 Bellannine t.b.a. Tuesday 4·26·2005 Lewis 1:00 p.m. Tuesday 4·26·2005 Lewis t.b.a. Saturday 4·30·2005 Missouri-St. Louis noon Snnday 5·1·2005 Missouri-St. Louis noon Sunday 5·1.2005 Missouri-St. .Louis t.b.a, TuesdayS-3·2005 Winona State 1:00 p.m. Tuesday 5·3·2005 Winona State t.b.a. Wednesday 5·4-2005 Saint Joseph's 2:00p.m. Wednesday 5·4·2005 Saint Joseph's t.b.a. Saturday 5·7·2005 @Kentucky Wesleyan noon Saturday 5·7·2005 @Kentucky Wesleyan t.b.a. Sunday 5·8·2005 @Kentucky Wesleyan noon Sunday 5·8·2005 @KentuckyWesleyan t.b.a, ParksideFeafure -. 12 The Ranger News April 15, 2005 ,,-",,0 A Global Oppo.rtunity BY LYNN WELHOUSE Being the most diverse school in the University of Wisconsin system, UWParkside desires students to express their cultures to others on campus and also throughout the community. That is what took place at UW-Parkside from March 28 through April 1. The Worldfest Committee worked with Student Activities and the Parkside International Club to bring world-class entertainment for the week. Events that took place within the week drew domestic, international, and exchange students, along with members from the campus community and surrounding communities, closer by bringing out many cultures. On Tuesday, March 28 from noon to 1 p.m. in Main Place the African Diaspora Dance Troupe caught the eyes of many by merging African traditional dance and song into personal pieces. Three ofthe many presenters, Ivory Abena, Jacquese Williams, and Blue Agoro said that their goal was to strike the interest of others by performing and to get as many people as possible involved to learn about their culture. Their wish certainly came true; they were blown away by all the diverse people watching and participating in the dance. Marques Moore a UW-Parkside student was one of the participants in the dance. "You assume that everyone has the same cultures but you realize that everyone has a different costume to living," said Moore. Moore appreciated the song and dance and stopped by because he is also a dancer himself and enjoys new ways of dancing. Not only did the African Diaspora Dance Troupe want to participate in Worldfest Week, but also many other cultures such as the Native American Tribes. David Granados, representing the Pueblo Indians, and Don Perrote, representing the Potowattomi Native Americans, visited UW-Parkside on Wednesday, March 30 at 10 a.m. to present their people and culture. Granados and Perrote were enthusiastic to explain their way of life to others. "Everything we-do represents the circle of life," said Granados. Some of the things they brought to show and sell were necklaces, earrings, anklets, and dream catchers. Don Perrote buys his materials from real native stores and makes materials from hand that represents his culture. "1 want to give back to the native stores; it's a way of helping giving back," he said. Their only hope by coming to UWParkside was to show the general public that their culture still exists today and that people should try to understand them. Another culture that participated in Worldfest Week at the same time the Native Americans were here was the Muslim culture. Sarah Saad was one of the presenters for this culture and is part of the Muslim Student Association. The purpose of the Muslim culture is to promote solid relationships between Muslims and non-Muslims, communicate Islamic beliefs and values to.others, and to promote unity among Mu lims. "Even though Irs one religion, it's many cultures within • •... .., , II" ........ ,. .... t I- ....... �~'.:.2::.00:.:5=-- ~T~h~e:..!R~a:!.!n~g~e~r~N~e~w~s~===================1~3 thisreligion;such people from morocco, India, Sudan, Philippines, and Egypt," saidSaadabout the umqueness of the culture. Mark Reshel, a Philosophy major hereat UW·Parkslde, said the Muslim culture interested him because "they new moreabout astrology, phySICS,and geometry than we did." He also added that heis amazedat their religion and the way they worship. Anotherculture that expressed themselves on Wednesday, March 30 was the PunjabiDance that is originated in Sikh India. Rattandeep Kaur, who is a part ofthe ParksIde International Club and was one of the participants, said that shewantedto show people her culture and that it gives people a chance to get toknowtheir culture. She said that the dance "gives people the chance to see it in reality [rather] than learning about it in class." The goal of the Punjabi Dancewas to inform people about Sikhism, because this culture does 'exist in tbeworld. . ~ter 0.0 the!aro.e Wednesday at 7 p.m. Kathy Eldon came to UW-Parkside to - ,-,""---- sharetbe legacy of her son.Daniel Eldon. He was a journalist traveling for his of Indonesia. She wanie' .o,show how cf~rse rile sch6&~ as firsttime to a country of war: Somalia. His mission was to capture moments not by col~r b~t by la~gua~}~One i::h~geS!i~"'.iShOpjng~~~at 'Onfilmto open the eyes of people everywhere to the truth of destruction in UW-Parkslde IS to see, pegple'get'nrore lnvolv§d encampus. othercountries. For Daniel, this would be his first trip and his last to a country "Enjoy and take advantii-g!'of the9Pp~rtunities l!W-Parkside in trouble.He d!~d in Somalia doing what he loved, and that was liaying th~ has tooffer and u~iliie"resourc:s," said .Harum, " privilegeto go to a place and capture history and fly back home and' educate Beingthe most diverse school in the. UW system' givesmany othersabout what happened on the other side of the world. Kathy Eldon fulfills cultu~~s'at UW-Parkside-the chance to express their heritage. aglimpseof his dream by sharing his journal ani tne'personal pictures he took-?',;~ Many ~cultures.h,ad the cha~ce to express their beauty and ofwar in Somalia. Daniel's mom came to UW~P-arkside to make sure that his ,share.,wha~Is:tmportant't,<i' them th~o~gh l1}any~vents such as resourcesare used because she knows that is what 'he would want. Kathy Eldon danctng; mUSIC,~tyle, fooa, nd values. The weekof Worldfest wantsher son's vision to live on through all who view his work. gave domestic, international, and exchange students and the OnThursday, March 31, at noon S;tt,~clya;num; who is an ,.,. campus commumty and surrounding communities the chance mternational student at UW-Parks~e,. taught rne.Iacguage FE f ;to become closer and interrelate to one another. , ..... J , J~t,/ l;;~ J T AC I Written & Created by the Satirical Writers Guild VOLUME 3 ISSUE 04 POPE DIES Rabid Pianist Put Down ; Papacy Kick-Ass Job Maybe I could Jill the void that Pope John Paul II left behind. In fact I think this may even be that whole manifest destiny type of thing. Yeah, y'know now that I think ahout it I have heen waiting idly around waiting for this to happen. Plus my wife left me three years ago so I'm single again and whatnot so it all works out. Also being a part-time magician J think I could add a little pizzazz to the papacy. In fact I've sorta been working on this uh, transubstantiation disappearing act, now granted it is still being developed but I could makc it work. Y'all should vote for me Roger T. Glaub .. -r-~"''''''''''''''''--'"'":!l Kenosha, WI- A pianist on campus by the name of Kyle Jennings was euthanized last Saturday. Most students had seen him wandering the halls and knew him as 'that jazz pianist' or had seen him in the pep band. But most students were not aware that Kyle had participated in a colossal thirty-two concerts this semester. When Parkside branch of The Musician's Guild found out about this. they hegan an investigation. and discovered Kyle had been behaving more frenetically for the past year. Jim Sodke, head of the Musicians Guild at Parkside, had this to say: "We asked around and discovered Kyle had been disturbing the other pianists for quite some time. They would grow quiet and avoid eye contact when spying him in the hall. And in the practice rooms. no one else could concentrate when Kyle was around. He would bang on the keys with extraordinary speed and violence. He would play the same note as fast as he could, sometimes for hours." The final straw was Jennings after euthanization when The Musician's Guild discovered Kyle playing Beethoven's Sonata Pathetique in a swing jazz style. "That's just sick." Said one witness who asked to remain anonymous. . '11 Professor Mckeever, who runs the plano rooms, WI miss the pianist. "It's a shame", he said. "I got used to seeing him wandering the halls. I always thought he was harmless. Guess you never know, huh?" Kyle was netted in the quiet hours of Sanmtay morning. The lyre of the baby grand piano was broken m the scuffle. , "But it's for the best." said McKeever. "If he wasn t in a concert, he would sit alone in the very front row, probably Wishing he was pl.aying. What kind of life was that? World Mourns As Though It Didn't See It Coming Vatican, Rome - After years of increasingly debilitating illness, His Holiness Pope John Paul ITunexpectedly died on Saturday, April 2nd. A shocked and stunned world was rendered speechless by the news, apparently unaware that he was on the verge of death for many months. Suffering from Parkinson's disease and recently discharged from a Rome hospital for a mysterious respiratory problem, which may have themselves been red flags, the Holy The late Pope John Paul ll with his former favorite Father decided to spend his remaining altar boy weeks before his startling and tragic death. hours with dignity in the Papal Residence at St. Peter's Basilica. As the bewildered Catholic populace watched news channels such as Fox News and CNN to "check up" on his condition, utterances of "he was such a lively Pope" and "he took a bullet, didn't he?" could be heard among the gathering crowds beneath the Papal Balcony. \ }-*~He was 85 years old. ';o:l,.e; The process for \, choosing a new Pope began The vigorous immediately following pope, days his death, which struck before his one Catholic as odd. "His untimely death .Eminence has heen pretty much on his death bed for a few weeks now, hasn't he? The Cardinals must have known what was coming," said Tyler Thornton, an Irish Catholic. "Why didn't they start looking for a new Pope a few weeks ago? That would have made some sense." As Catholics try to cope with the Pope's abrupt death, many have looked into the process of choosing a new Pope. One Cardinal took this opportunity to address the gathered crowd of mourners in St. Peter's Square. "I feel very bad about the Pope's death, and I share you]' pain," announced the Cardinal. "Would it make you feel better if we got you a new Pope? Hm? Aww, we'll find you a new Pope." So I was at the gas station the other day, supplying myself with a regimen of Camel Lights, 2% Milk, a flask of Old Crow, and some Scratch N' Win lottery tickets, when the news hit; our beloved Pope had passed on. Being a quarter Catholic the news hit me hard, well kinda hard, I mean I didn't cry or nothing. No sir Roger T. Glaub dnes not cry, cryin' is tor s.issies. But after a brief 'bout of sadness I realized being the new Pope would kind of kick ass. And then I thought "maybe" for Pope. T will bring with me magic, finesse, an~ more stylish pope-hats that adhere to the style 0 our times. Plus if you vote for me I shall guarantee two things: first no more molesting little boys, JUs; little girls. Second on my agenda if elected pope will make sure that their will be affordable golden condominiums in heaven, with built in celestial hottubs. 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These evem, are factrr(lt, and names' have flo/peen ch(l/tged. 12:00 Much kringle arrives 12;(11 Kringle completely consumed )2:02 Dry erase boards declared the worst invention yet 12:03 Something very random happens 12:04 Tantric meditation discussion begins 12:05 Abrupt end of discussion )2:06 The word pianist is misused for the tenth time this meeting 12:07 Jorge declares stereotypes to be convenient 12:08 Josh attempts to stereotype all stereotypes 12;09 Josh's bead explodes from the mere thought 12:10 Amazement fills the room 12:11 Josh is resurrected from beyond the grave (we're warlocks) 12;12 Meeting continues in regular fashion 12:13 Much laughter 12:14-12:}9 Five minutes of making faces at each other 12:20 Zombie Josh tries to consume Sean's brain U:Z1 Board with nail wielding Jon fends off Zombie Josh U:22 Allis well 12:23 Total chaos 12:24 Kat confesses her love for banana bread 12:25 12:26 12:27 12;28 12:29 12:30 12:31 12:37 12:40 12:41 12;42 12:43 12;45 12;48 12:50 12:51 1:04 1;05 1:07 4;21 Multicultural Corporate Board of Directors Showcases the Wide Diversity of White People Seattle, Washington - The Board of Directors of OmniCorp, 3;. moderately sized corporation that produces and distributes goods of mdeterminate nature. is reported to be proud of its progressive views toward diversity when selecting new board members. John Comma, theCEOofOmniCorp, Commented 011his company's policies. "We bere at OmniCorp feel it is wrong 10 exclude al~yonebased on tlleir ethnic.ity, be it German, lns.h. or even Italian;' he said with a proud smile. "We are proud to have as diverse a board as we do. We even have a woman; MaryWol,cott is our most recent addition." "James is from England or Australia or something, 1 think." Stated Wolcott, when reached for comment. "And Talliaferro over there is italian. 1 think Kaczerowitz is from Poland, or at least his family came from there. Irs great to work in such a culturally cnrit,:hed enVironment." Kilt ostracized Andy joins meeting via video conference phone Zombie Josh destroy> video conference phone Zombie Josh sra,shed in nearby bWOl11closet UW.p Student attacked by Zombie Jo~h Josh returns to normal self Heated debate on the artistic integrity of American cartoons Bloodshed Disease sets in dlle to- po-orfirst aid MIcroscopic sneerbero defeats d~as~ Confl<Siol\",ets in ~. Sean suggests continuation of debate Sean outvored Family Guy eonversativfl declared pseudo·intclJi,\lent Jon gots SlUff Jon releilS"'<'hili/' onll>projector Josh seM a vision ofCbrist ill John's face 'Vision lurqe<;!out to be $hort curly hair Zombie Josh returns Quantum ti,meshift CORRECTIONS Question of the Iss.ue••• TO MAKE THE STATE COME ALIVE, PRESS HEREI What do you want to be when; you grow up? Blake~ed(y NHL COllrracl Lawyer ,'uOprab.'· l'hmllas Henry Dean Ori(1r;;f()~d()drLlngerieSaUNiJ1um "I want to make sweet love to Oprah." WehereatTlit;StQl8. sometimes make mistakes." 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COllege ii;ll'l nece'>"lHily for everyone. Questions? Comments? Cr;tidsn1? Death threeits? OR Do you want to write for US? Fe" the true power that only 0 college publication (on bring you' Either 'Way: thestate_$wg@yaboo.com __ --. El/isonHayes Social OutCtllil "Mr. Hooper says I'm perfecl just tne Way j ant?" - 1 I """16-:--------------- Arts The Ranger ~(ulture_~~ News April 15, 2005 Photos by Marwan Wafa. This page left: temple at .'":'=L' Petra. Opposite page: small insets show the Jordanian landscape and salty Dead Sea. Large Photo: a view of the Petra temple through a split in the rock. Glancing At Unity: A Tour Through Jordan & Palestine BY SARAH SAAD ]f you've ever seen the movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, you have seen footage of the beautiful mountains of Petra. But those who went to the Jordan Travelogue on March 2 saw a slide show hosted by Dean of Business Marawan Wafa, picture - as well as taken a virtual tour of all of Jordan. Not only was there a visual tour of the country, but many lessons to be learned about acceptance. unity, and not taking for granted what we have. Aside from the beautiful land, religion and politics dominate the country. The people are mainly Christian and Muslim; the political system is a monarchy, and the people are very patriotic. But tbe unity that is in the streets is one that is hard to find in many other areas of the Middle East, or what we hear of in the media. Jordan, a country in the Middle East sandwiched between Syria, Saudi Arabia, and th Israeli-Palestinian border, is a country not only rich in its land, sites and beautiful location, but its history as well. Amman is the modern, as well as the ancient, capital of the Hashemite kingdom of Jordan. A busy, commercial and administrative center with many modernized fine hotels, restaurants, art galleries, and museums, "souqs", or old marketplaces, full of gold and spices can still be found in Amman. Of course, occasionally you may run into the familiar "golden arches" of McDonald's, as well as other American franchises of KFC and Burger King. In the northern agricultural parts of Jordan, Bedouins live and roam the land. In the southern, more mountainous area is located one of the most beautiful cities in the world - Petra. The ancient city of Petra is one of Jordan's national treasures and by far its bestknown tourist attraction. Once the home of the Nabataens, an industrious Arab people who settled in southern Jordan more than 2000 years ago, Petra is now a world heritage site that enchants people with its beauty and ancient culture. ;p;iJ1S,200S ;...;.--- The Ranger News 17 The mountains boast massive carved-in monuments 5... dex.quisite architecture. an "Echoes are so loud and incredible in the large e yOUdon't need any loudspeakers to hear spac , sO!!leonesays ," Dr. Wafa. Ingenious complexes of dams and water channels builtby the ancient civilization, which occasionally flood, wereconstructed for capturing rain water as a means of havingwashing basins and drinking water. Various walks andclimbsreveal literally hundreds of buildings, tombs, homes,baths, funerary halls, temples, arched gateways, andbaunting rock drawings. Another wonder of Jordan is the Dead Sea. "I felt like Moses as 1 walked on the water," said Dr. lVafa. The Dead Sea, more than 400 meters below sea level andthe lowest place on Earth, is so firm, due to its salt andchemical composition, that one can walk upon the surface,as Christians, Muslims and Jews believe Moses rdid. It is near to impossible to swim or even enter the waterunless one was to jump through the solid surface; however, it is not advised, for the amount of salt in the wateris enough to blind a person if a drop was to enter theperson's eye. Rich in minerals that have seeped in, the DeadSea, as well as having exceptionally buoyant water, is believed by many to have curative powers. The nearby waters of Hammamat Ma'in, where a thermalspa bas been built, are tbought to be similarly imbuedwith medicinal qualities, In Christianity, Jordan is a country of religious andhistorical significance. The Jordan River is of great significance; it is believed that Joshua crossed after the waterswere parted by the Prophet Elijah, who ascended 10 heaven in a chariot of fire. Jordan also had high Islamic significance during the Crusades. An Arab-Islamic castle in Ajloun bad helped 10 defeat the Crusaders eight centuries ago. But the unity is amazing, Wafa said. "Arab-Americans and other different ethuicities are in the streets together," said Wafa. "You see a lot of unity. There are places where you can see a mosque right next to a church." Education is held in high regards. Yamuck University, boasting over 20,000 students, is a very industrialized, elaborate school. The Business school, according to Wafa, is as elaborate as what we have here in Wisconsin. A significant amount of the Jordanian population is Palestinian. "People are very non-hostile, open and loving but SOme conflicts can arise." says Wafa. Part of the conflict that arises in Jordan is the flood of Palestinian refugees that come into the country all because of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and Israeli 1 occupation. Jo1 Life in some areas can be very harsh. In some areas a of Jordan. the government provides water in once-aweek rations. Also, most people in Souf, one of the biggest Palestinian refugee camps in Jordan. build their Own homes. "We [Americans] don't really appreciate what we have in OleU.S., " said Wafa. "And we take for granted Ourbasic necessities that we are fortunate to have. IWe People must see the challenges others face and really ioO· understand that they are fortunate." Since Dr. Wafa and his family's origins are Palestinian, he also showed pictures of his trip to :1, p alestine and the beautiful, sacred underground mosque, AI-Aqsa. But right away the unity shown in the pictures of M', Jordan disappeared. "'" In a small country known for its religious re' geographic location and full of many faiths, it is hard for many to realize that the strong attachments eacb person has to the rich history of the land is taking away from the love and unity each religion preaches. ,e Yet picture after picture showed the horror of Palestinians communicating to Israelis through posting pictures of children and posters of "why did you kill?" on walls of buildings. Huge 20 foot walls left no way to go around without climbing. Dr. Wafa said, "Walking in front of an Israeli soldier, the human part starts to kick in. The anger of it all becomes a bit lighter than the political part in realizing this is a person in front of me." "The idea is accepting people, not really the land, " Wafa said. ''The final analysis is that life is precious; we haven't learned how to keep it. It's not about rights and who has the higher right. It's not about driving wedges like making up phrases such as 'Islamic Terrorism,' but more so to build bridges." On April 9th in the Union Cafe, there was much more to show about Jordan. "Mansaf," a tradional Jordan.ian dish of lamb, rice, and dry yogurt was served. The dish has historical significance in that, in older times, it was hard to use liquid milk to make the dish, so dry yogurt was used and the recipe continued as such. A Dabke band was brought in to show the audience the traditional Jordanian and Palestinian dance, "dabke." Contact Marawan Wafa or Consuelo Clemens for more information about Jordan or Palestine, or the UWParkside exchange program to Jordan. And if you do go to Jordan, conducting businesses over lunch to better understand the culture can be really helpful. While you're at it, Wafa recommends, try the mansaf. 18 The Ranger News April 15,2005 l TAGE NEXT Angels At Parkside Looking Homeward BY TORT SCHUEBEL Opening weekend isjust around the corner for the UW-Parkside theatre production of Look Homeward Angel. The inspirational story about love, life, and loss, directed by Dean Yohnk, opens April 22. "The production is right on track and I believe that we will create a powerful production of this rich memory play, a play filled with comic and dramatic moments," said Yohnk. "I hope that the play identifies with the family and personal challenges that they see in the play and can apply them to their own lives. "Thope that the audience, like Eugene in the end, can look forward to the future with hope and optimism as they see the opportunities to make the m,"'"'"'"'"' ..... w...__ '""w..._'""'_ .....~~"'-" .....~ ... = = d8"'. • ~ world what they want it to be ilt for them," Yohnk said. The production is extensive, including 11 male and 9 female roles. "It's great to be working with a large, diverse cast in the creation of this family and community," Yohnk said. Hi think it's exciting that 1 have two leads with very different levels of experience." Claire Panger (playing Eliza, the mother) is a graduating senior theatre major with many challenging leading college roles under her belt, while Derek Ewing is a freshman theater major with no previous college leading roles in his past. "It's exciting to be working with 'veterans' and 'novices' side by side," Yohnk said. "The entire cast of 21 is giving the production their best efforts, and we are creating a very diverse group of interesting characters." The supporting roles will be performed by newcomers like Krysta Hansen, a first-year transfer student, who is playing Madame Elizabeth, in addition to some familiar theatre faces, like Jaqiue Beyer, a UW-Parkside senior who will be playing tbe role of Helen Gant, a 40-year-old woman. Beyer recently performed in Machinal, in which she gave a stunning performance. Along with the rest of the actors, she has been working hard to finish up preparation for opening weekend, rehearsing 4 hours a night for 5 nights per week. "1 really have not encountered any problems." Yohnk said. "I see directing as a series of creative challenges that can be solved collaboratively through experimentation and effective problem-solving. I guess for the actors getting a North Carolina dialect and understanding and applying the manners and etiquette of 1916 in tbe south have been challenges. " One actress who does not seem to have a problem with a southern accent is newcomer, Casey McConachie. She plays the role of Laura, a young woman who falls in love with the adolescent Eugene Gant. "1 grew up in Pennsylvania and the O's are a similar dialect to the North Carolina dialect," McConachie said. "So it wasn't 100 difficult Ijust had to come back to myoId accent. "My hardest challenge is doing stage kisses," McConachie said. "Especially in front of others. 1 am very grateful how Dean [Yohnk] is challenging me. He takes a great approach by having understand the history of whole show:' McConachie began showing interest in acting when she moved to Manitowoc, Wisconsin and continuously tried out for the Kids Art community Theatre, but never got a role. Luckily McConachie snagged a leadin role her first time auditioning for Peter Quince Performing Company in the production of Footloose, a musical in which she played the character Ariel. McConachie had no problem gaining entry to UW-Parkside's theatre department, and is proving herself an asset to the program. Photos: Daniel Vans I' First. Prom. Ever. YERIKABOUTROS. '" B Rainbow Alliance will be hosting Beneath the Mask, a Gayla "on Friday,April 15. It will be Parkside's first ever prom and is open ?rOm,dentsas well as the general public. This six-hour event will have loallstu. . - . . f 01.1Mardi Gras theme which will include grab-baas beads and a senll- or c , omerpartyfavors. I . '11 . ThefirsllOO peop e to arrive WI receive a commemorative martini IUn"and queen will be crowned and $50 will be awarded to the u]:lSS, a 0 ". ofthe dance contest. winner .. The event will be held 10 the Parkside Cafe from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. 1I,ke~ are $5 for UW-Parkside students (with valid i.d.) and $10 for the public. ,. The budget for the prom was $2,400, which came from the ol1!anization'sannual funding. This money funded decorations, party favors, d o rt'ls'lno and food that will include a desert bar and hal'S d'oeuvre table a~ 0 • RainboWAlliance is working with all area high schools in Racine andKenoshaas well as UW-Eau Claire, LaCrosse, Madison, Milwaukee, AlvemoCollege and various clubs in Chicago to promote the event. "We're hoping for 150 people to attend," said Rambow Alliance Vice President Kanika Jones. The idea for the prom first began in a routine rnootln!i'>' Non- .aditionalstudenWwere diseussin~ never having attended their own high schoolproms becat.lll" ihey were intimidated to briljg someone Of their OWn ~ender,or because they were married OJ had a child, Jone;;said this event was Qriginally targe!e<l1:9wards older people whomissed their first opptJ.rtunity for a prom, bUt everyone is welcome. Sne addedthaithe point of the dance is to promote uniry and a sense of equlIlity. Rainbow.Alliance especially hopes that Loa:f nigluehool seniors whomaynotfee] oomfortable at their own prom altood, '''fhi.is not a gaY event, said Jonas, "RegW'dless of lIny attitnde or opinionwewill not tum anyone away. It's an event open to everybody;" dyer ise wit The R e ews The besl way 10 be seen on campus Contact uwp_ads@yahooocom 20 Ii April 15, 2005 ~ I - nrw-. ~-.. - [~pr:i1:1:5'=2@O~05S::==========::;;:::::::!h~~~~~=------------------ The Ranger News 21 - , I J J ! I - , . April 15, 2005 22 The Ranger News Hanging Domestic Violence Out to Dry BY GINNY ALWARD During the month of April, the Women's Center is hosting a Clothesline Project to address the issue of violence against women in recognition of sexual assault awareness month. Victims of sexual assault can decorate a tee shirt to be hung on a clothesline in testimony to the problem of violence against women. Each woman tells her story in her own way using words or artwork to decorate a tee-shirt. When finished, the shirts will hang on the clothesline. This serves as an educational tool for those who come to view the clothesline; it is also part of the healing process for survivors of sexual assault, their families, and friends. It is also intended to help those who still suffer in silence to understand that they are not alone. "There are one in three [women] who will be assaulted in their life," HaW Stewart. Volunteer Coordinator for the Women's Center, said, There are seven shirts up, and that doesn't represent the actual number of survivors on this campus. And that is not counting domestic violence, child abuse, and incest." Those who don't have time to make their shirt at the Women's Center can take one home and decorate it any way they want by using color markers. More information can be found at www.clotheslineproject.org. Students pass by the Clothesline Project in Wyllie Hail. Photo Henry Gaskins. "This is not for garbage." -Anonymous Photo Henry Gaskins �2005 ~ The Ranger News StudentArtists Shine YJASONGRIFFES. .. B . from piece to piece on opening night, a rapt crowd studied multiple pieces RovUlg orkdisplayed by UW-Parkside students at the 37" annual student art show. The ofartW id . f . . the show came from a WI e vanety a mediums such as prints wood ceramics 'cesJn ' , , pte I' s to name a few. There was even one, Jamison Bell's "Today I feel" made duery res, I an .ng cart parts (see back page for photo). from shopP' , UW-Parkside students created all of the pieces at the show. "Everyyear students get to display their artwork which they've made in the last " said Andrew Brennan, president of the Art Club. "It [the piece] has to be twO years, . . . a class not necessarily for a class, but 10 a class at some point, and you have to made 10 ' Parksidestudent, enrolled in a class." bea th hi" Accordingto Brennan, ese are t e on y cntena to have artwork entered into theshow, Forthis year's exhibition, there were 149 pieces submitted with 58 being chosen for , I Y Eachartist was allowed to submit up to five works that were reviewed by a juror disp a ' who selectedthose works worthy of the show, Thejuror for the exhibit was Professor John Hitchcock from OW-Madison, who ,urrentlyteachesrelief and screen-printing there. "We usually go with professors from other schools so they are completely unbiased," said Brennan. 23 Many students have their work for sale at the exhibit with prices ranging across the board, starting at $20.00 and continuing all the way up to $800.00. According to Brennan, the sales dollars do go to the student who created the piece. Of the 58 works on display, there are 31 for sale. Selling the artwork is not the only way that the artists can earn money at the show. There are also monetary prizes awarded to best of show, second place, and third place. "The show gives a chance for the Art Club to give money to the students to keep them producing more artwork," said Brennan. "We do fundraising throughout the year and whatever we have we try to give to the students." The winners at the show included Jeffery Kerr, with Condensed Artist Studio, which consists of scrap metal and recycled objects. Second place was Megan K Fox's Mr. and Mrs., a mixed media piece. Taking best of show was Melissa Mae Crawford with her piece, Oh, I Feel Ya May, an acrylic work. There were also three honorable mentions at the show including Jo Vladimirov, Celia Prodans, and Jaimison Bell, all of whom received a sketchbook. The work of 34 student artists is currently on display in the art gallery in Communications Arts building. The show, which began on April 4, will continue through April 21 and is a chance for people to see what the students are creating at UW-Parkside. There is no cost to enter the gallery and experience the many pieces on exhibit. ADS (262) 595-2287 CLASSIFIED uwp_ads@yahoo.com ATTRACT NEW BUSINESS "'--~ __ .....-li MEET NEW PEOPLE. SELLTHING Classified Ad Rates" 30words for $5.00 and25¢for every additional word. FOR RENT Basement room with all amenities. Not fancy, but gives you your own ~pace.Private entrance. 75. weekly. miles from school southside Racine. NO SMOKERS! Pets OK. 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Come view our website: http:// bome.wi.rr.com/cultureleak. EVENTS JOB 4 U! Lincoln Lutheran of Racine is looking for someone good with the elderly to help in our activity dept. Hours are every other weekend, Saturday and Sunday: 9:00-3:30, Pay is $7. 79/hour. Contact Debra Canak at the Becker-Shoop Center for more information at:(262)637- 7486, or apply at Central Office: 2000 Domanik Dr. (262)633-0500. The Ranger News April 15, 2005 24 r " from the t.Comm ilrts I... I... I~ It y 't..... _rJ1 Clockwise f top ri h rom g t: Jamison Bell, "Today I &feel " .." ceramic shopping carts /I William H· " Inca K My Right" II ayten Schmidt "Untitled" oii on canva~s /I Melissa Ma Crawford"p e -ak ,oak .. a. Cathe . Michelle" rm.6 II M ,acrylic egan K F "M . ox r. and Mrs ,: mixed med'"' ia. 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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Conservativesof America, stood under a "Celebrate traditional marriage" banner handingout pieces of wedding cake and HI-C juice boxes. The protesters, members and supporters of Rainbow Alliance, ~_signs demanding equal rights and acceptance toward the legal union between same-sex couples. "How can you think of food when equality is in jeopardy?" asked Carla Surber, the social program chair for R . " ainbow Alliance, ascurious passersby gravitated toward'r6~cfree food. Patrick O'keefe, president of The Young ~''''-' BY NICK BORNS Building a tearn usually takes more than the vision of one man, but in Jim Murphy's case, that just wasn't true. Eight years ago he was the only men's rugby player at UW-Parkside.. "When I carne to town in ~97 there wasn't a team to associate with, so I put one together at Uw-Perkside," said Murphy. "I' ve dumped a lot of money in this program. I bought the initial uprights for OUrfield, and they wete later replaced by better ones, all the field markers, and News 3 Opinions & Editorials··· l0 Sports 12 Arts & Culture ······················ 16 The State 22 900 Wood Road Kenosha, WI 53144 rangernews@uwp.edu ph.262.595.2287 Demonstrtators protest the Young Conservatives' "Celebrate Traditional Marriage" rally (left). "The bride," Nadia Wojnick, international studies and political science major, passes out pieces of wedding cake. BY NICK HONECK Between 10:30 p.m. on Monday, March 21 and 9 a.m. on Tuesday March 22, more than 500 copies of The Ranger News, March II issue were stolen from newsstands allover campus. Henry D. Gaskins, editorin-chief of The Ranger News, immediately restocked the newsstands with about 300 copies. The following morning all of those copies had disappeared as well. In total, more than 800 copies of that issue were stolen. The Ranger News filed a report with UW-Parkside Police on both incidents. The March 11 issue contained many articles that could be seen as controversial by various groups on campus. The big cover story was on Chancellor Jack Keating's recommended dismissal of tenured professor Dr. Xuo (George) Wang. Also in the issue were articles about the cancelled MTV Invasion, the student government elections, an intense < tOO Words or Less,' and of course, the Police Beat. "Some people don't Eke the news we cover or think that we should only portray . thi~g.s in -a .positive light," said Gaskins. "The Administration wouldn't like the Wang story, I hear PSGA doeso't like how we-report tftings sometimes, or it could just be a student who didn't want their name in the Police Beat." The newspaper staff placed a limited number of papers on the stands during Spring Break, fearing the theft of newspapers. Gaskins restocked all the newsstands the Sunday before school started back up. Between the next night and following morning the newspapers Continued on page 9 "Controversial" Issue of The Ranger News Stolen Conservatives, looked' up-at the half dozen protestors, let out a sigh, corrected his posture and forced a smile, "We were expecting a lot of backlash because of Rainbow Alliance's size," he said. ", The third event for The Young Conservatives, "a relatively _new organization, which started last fall and can alre~dy Qoai(nearly 50 members, was not meant to be an open dialogue event, according to O'Keefe. "It was meant to be pro traditional marriage to gain rally and support for the sacred institution of marriage," explained O'Keefe. Continued on page 9 three different sets of jerseys. But now, they're self-sustaining." Making a team isn't just getting a place to play; Murphy needed men, too. "Because UW-Parkside is a four year school, I thought that it was a 'hotbed' for recruiting, so 1 set up a table at Molinaro Hall's main foyer." The initial recruiting was a success. "I had some AV equipment with a rugby tape and played it. I told everyone that no experience was necessary, and I got 72 guys signed up," said Murphy. Failure Continued on page 13 NEWS ARTS & CULTURE MSA Turns out. PAGE 16 Helping Hands Volunteer in Florida during Spring Break 2 The Ranger News April 1,200s -- Letter From The Editor Dear Parksidc, Many have noticed, and I have constantly maintained, that The Ranger News has taken a step up this semester in efforts to become an important, critical, and respected information source on campus. One of the reasons we have become more credible than in the past is our reluctance to print anonymous sources and letters. That said, the following anonymous letter was taped to the door of the newspaper office one morning when I came in during Spring Break: Hunter Thompson was not a Doctor of anything. The Doctor business was the result of paying for a "Doctor of Divinity" degree from the mail order arm of the variously named "Church of the New Truth." He employed the title as a jibe at academics and objective journalists. Nothing more. Since there would be no reason for this to be on the office door other than my last letter, where I gave props to Thompson despite his decision to self destruct, this anonymous letter was probably aimed directly at me. First, I guess I should have made clear that Thompson does not have a Ph. D. in anything, so technically, that means he is not a doctor. By the way, Hank Aaron is not a king, either, although he is known as the King of Homeruns. And while James Brown is known as the Godfather of Soul, this title is not dependent on him actually being a godfather of anyone. Hunter S. Thompson is known, by virtue of nickname, as the Doctor of Journalism or the Good Doctor. Besides that, nobody with a Ph. D. is known as a doctor of anything - they have a doctorate in something. And to say that the title is a jibe at academics and objective journalists is wrong. Thompson considered journalists and academically oriented people as comrades, all in it for the sake of truth, according to commentary on the Criterion Edition DVD of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. He just had his own "Gonzo" way of doing things, being more of a literary journalist than a conventional investigative journalist. Ithink there is also a gross misunderstanding of Thompson's work, where people see it as promoting some kind of underground drug culture. The truth is that Thompson loved madness, and during the middle to late I960s there was madness in every direction. His 1971 classic, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. was <Ianeerie trumpet call over a lost battlefield," according to Thompson, meaning it symbolized the last hurrah to the end of an era when many people who at one point claimed to live for peace, love, and education (or understanding) ultimately committed themselves to an apathetic acceptance. I could go on about the man, but I would trickle out of the scope the anonymous letter presented, and at that point Imight as well do a full-length feature article on my hero, which [ wouldn't do, because our newspaper aims to be specifically relevant to the UW-Parkside community. So, dear anonymous letter writer, thank you for giving me the opportunity to discuss Thompson more in The Ranger News. It is definitely pleasurable for me to do so. Parkside, have a good couple of weeks, and we'll see you again on tax day. Henry D. Gaskins Editor-in-Chief He D. Gaskins EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Eachperson may take one newspaper per issue date. Extra newspapers can be purchased for $1 apiece. Newspapers can be taken on a first come, first serve basis, meaning that once they are gone, they are gone. Wework on the honor system, but violators will be prosecuted for theft. Facult~ members and students organizations who Wishto use TheRanger Newsin classrooms should consult the editor-in-chief to reserve however many free copies they wish to use. ~AtIsa,. uclhlce, Vl6 POJle: rIIort. ~ $" ~; 1/a f. 4" Hon,}5" ~"'l; 1/4 Page:5' ~.8"VerI. or S" x 5' Hort. 1/2J!age: a'le IO"1lot'z.orY'x 16"~ert EollPage: IO'Holl.x 16'4Vert. Double Page 5preqt!:lO"lt.16' (x21 , R.... lnlng I,SUfiDate. 'orill$"2' ., - ~lf· - RANGER STAFF Editor-in"Chief News Editor Arts & Culture Editor Business Manager Staff Writers HenryD.Gaskins Tal Goldwoler NicholasMichaelRovnikor SonyaGonzalez JosonGriffes,Nickaorns Assistant Editor Sports Editor Design Manager Advertising Manager TyronSoffoldJr., Andre~ PresIonarown Nitkaorns ManGonyo Krupp,ChrisRosin,Nitk AviGrewal Honetk, Copy Editors Opinions & Editorials Graphic Designer Photograph Staff Advisor AmandaAmason Editor Jamie Zahn AndyWeslbrook SherryNelson DanielVoris JudilhLogsdon ManCole The Ranger News has meetings every Monday at noon All d and faculty of UW-Parkside are welcome Plea", I ," stu ems H' . ree rce to attend ave any ~mmenls. concerns. questions, or Story ideas? . Please e-mail us at: rangemews@uwp.edu. We are located at Wyllie D.139C Phone: (262) 595-2287 Fax: (262) 595-2295 Advertisements: uwp_ads@yahoo.com The ~a~ger News is a sludent-prOduced pUbll~atlon of the University of Wisconsin_ Parkside and doe . . h . s not necessarily represent In w_ ~le or In part. the views of cone e . adminIstratOrs, faculty or students. g To Do APRil 1 Asian elebration Month -Parkside Worldfest Week 10:00 AM: \ orldfe l: Jamaican Art Exhib": . B'd luon mon n ge ' 10:00 AM: Worldfe.t Week Language Lab nion 207 ' 11:00 AM: Worldfest Week Lunch, UnionCafe 11:00 AM: Worldfest Week Travelngue, Union 207 12:00 PM: Worldfest Week Closing Ceremon Upper Main Place y, [2:00 PM: OMSA Fun Friday, OMSA Office Willie 0-182 ' 7:00 PM: World fest Week Dance, Union Square 7:00 PM: UW-Parkside Indoor Triathlon, SAC 7:30 PM: Foreign Film: 'The Way Home', Union Cinema 2 A ian Celebration Month 5:00 PM: Foreign Film: 'The Way Home', Union Cinema 8:00 PM: Foreign Film: 'The Way Home', Union Cinema 3 Asian Celebration Month 2:00 PM: Foreign Film: 'The Way Home', Union Cinema 3:30 PM: Student Recital, Com. Arts D-118 5:00 PM: Foreign Film: 'The Way Home', Union Cinema 4 Asian Celebration Month 11:00 AM: UW-Parkside Juried Student Exhibition, Com. Arts Gallery 12:00 PM: Perspective on Religious Issues, Molinaro 105 5 11:00 AM: UW-Parkside Juried Student Exhibition, Com. Arts Gallery 5:00 PM: Mini-conference: Power & Privilege, Student Union 7:00 PM: 'The State of Arab-American Relations', Molinaro 105 6 9:00 AM: Mini-conference: Power & Privilege, TBA 11:00 AM: UW-Parkside Juried Student Exhibition, Com. Arts Gallery 12:00 PM: Lecture: 'Education in Afghanistan', TBA 12:00 PM: oon Concert, Union Cinema 4:30 PM: VIP Etiquette Dinner, TBA 7 11:00 AM: UW-Parkside Juried Student Exhibition, Com. Arts Gallery 9 3:30 PM: Music Recital, Com. Arts D-118 5:30 PM: An Evening in...Jordan, Student Union 7:00 PM: Choir Festival and Concert, Com. Arts Theatre 10 3:30 PM: Student Recital, Com. Arts D-118 11 11:00 AM: UW-Parkside Juried Student EXhibition, Com. Arts Gallery = ~h----=-=-=-----NEWS 11.2005 The Ranger News ~------------------3-=- - Parking Fees Accelerate ByTORI SCHUEBEL Commuterstudents will expect to pay $85 for parking UW Parkside during the 2005 - 2006 academic year. at . If a parking permit is only needed for a single semester, studentscan purchase that parking permit for $45. As for studentsliving on campus, the new parking permit will be $90forthe year and $86 for a single semester. In relation to the student average for parking at UW schools for the 2005.2006school year, Uw-Parkside permits will be less thanother UW school by an average of $134. The UW ehool average residence life permit is $182 a year. s . The chief of police of U'W-Parkside, Michael Manion, said. he wants students to know that parking pennitswill be rising about $30 for the 2005 - 2006 school year,andthat student fees are not going to pay for parking as they did this year. The reasoning behind the raise is complicated. "In the 2003 - 2004 school year, parking passeswere sold individually because we were using the SLS student information system," said Marzion. "Then westartedusing the People Soft system in the 2004 - 2005 schoolyear, which doesn't have the resources to simply bill studentswho sign up for permits like before, and while PeopleSoft has a function to be able to perform this task, it is not available yet." The reason permit fees declined for the 2004 - 2005 school year was because Marzion proposed the fee to be distributedthrough SUFAC, the student segregated fees committee.Since SUFAC accepted last year, student fees wentup$63, which entitled each student to a parking pass. Since Marzion didn't have to pay people to advertise, collect the money, and distribute the permits. the charge ~; , - ~ forp~king permits this year declined. This cost may have seemed unnoticeable" because it was included in student fees as part of fulltime tuition. The change for the 2005 - 2006school year is that SUFAC, feeling the pressure of many cost increases, denied the proposition to include the parking permit costs in the segregated fees. Then Manion senta report for the projected costs and Vice Chancellor BillStreeterwent to meet with the CbancellOl~'s Cabinet to -, PSGA Election Update BYHenryGaskins Community members interested in next year's studentbody representation can look to tbe Parkside StudentGovernment Association (PSGA) for results on its annual election for president, vice president, SUFAC allarge, and senate members, held March 30 and 31. PSGApresidential candidates included David Koss fromthe Students Talking About Real Issues (STAR) coalition and Nicholas Michael Ravnikar from the ReVOlution movement. Vice presidential candidates were CbristopherLandgrebe from the STAR coalition and August·MarieWagner-Richardson from the Revolution movement. With the ability to vote for up to 21 candidates for Student senate seats, students only saw II options on the ballot, with additional wlite-in slots. There were two Optionsfor the SUFAC at-large position. Somewhere between 215 and 250 students voted O8of5'1_ d' • oJ p.m. all Wednesday, March 30, accor mg to Bethe Batterham, PSG A elections director. She said she was ex . peetmg a larger turnout all Thursday. Official results are scheduled to be posted April 5. The Ranger News will publish an in-depth analysis of the electio d . . n an the elected candidates in the Apnl 15 Issue. discuss if they should accept or deny the projected costs. The repercussion is that Marzion now has to raise the cost for advertising, selling, and distributing the parking permits. Parking permits are necessary for faculty, staff, and students to pay for since parking lots here are self-funded, meaning there are no state tax dollars in them. "The parking lot only exists because of the money it generates," said Marzion. Having a self-funding parking lot also means the budget can roll over, meaning if the amount they have for one year isn't used they can use it the following year. Tills allows for repairs of the parking lots, extra bus Cost for Parking at UW- Parkside FullYEj!arStudent: $85 Semester Student: $45 Fullyear FacultylStaff: $90 Semester Faculty/ Staff: $45 Reserved space: $225 Residence Life: $98 shuttles and more. This summer there will be repairs in the Communication Arts parking lot to correct the water drainage problem, and repairs to Inner Loop Road will also be paid for out of the parking budget. Another downfall of having SUFAC reject handling the parking permit fees is that thefts and fake passes are likely to grow, according to Marzion. "This year it wasn't a problem because almost everyone had a parking permit," he said. "We distributed about 4,200 permits." Additional projected costs are included because of the increased enforcement that is expected to take place due to thefts and fake permits. Students are also warned by Marzion to park only where they are permitted, because tickets can add up. The average cost of a parking ticket at UW-Parkside is about $27. Parking tickets range from a mere $10 for an expired meter and/or parking in a closed lot up to $75 for parking in a handicapped section without a permit or plates. "I understand and don't mind paying the money, but now it is a hassle because it is one more thing to keep track of:' Gabrielle Duliois, ajuniortransfer theatre major said. "This past year, since it was included, no one had to fuss over it." Marzion suggested that Residence Life students may want to decide how necessary it is for them to have their car on campus. "Once they are aware of the new situation they can take the proper action for themselves," he said. "I don't see this as a big deal because it's kind of how it was my first year here, and the increase in costs are expected from year to year," said Patrick. Liesch, a junior biology major. "I still think it's at a decent level for students to be paying considering many other alternatives." For more information, students, staff, and faculty can contact Chief Marzion at 262-595-2484. POLICE BEAT "Qatacollected by Andrew Krupp .m" Da:rin D. Walls received a citation on CTH G for operating a motor vehicle thi$ being hi~ third offense. 7:51.a,m" Cynlhja L. Hart received a citation for the misuse of a handicap placard. The atell alld tetnl1le<lto the Department of'Transportation. 24 at 7: "Lesl1e Watkins was issued acitation for the misuse of a handicap placard. The rued to the Department of Transportation. . caael A. CraWfOTdwas issued a citation for the misuse of a handicap placard. d returned to the Department of Transportation. On FehIJIafy 25 at 8:38 p.m., Julie M. Beck received a citation for failing to stop at a stop sign/signal on Wood Roall/eTH ll. ., f hi be! ary'~8 at 2:03 p.m. MattheW Witliff w:,-<issued a ci~atiOnfor fai~ng to asten '.sseat t. ary 28 lit 4:3$ p.m., Mirella Perez-was issued a cuanon for the misuse of a handicap placard. The 1isGatedand will be returned to the Department of Tran,portatJOn.. . March 12 at~'05, p.m., a"itation was issued to Joseph.P Thcmas on CTH JR for operaung a motor vehicle without a valid dliver's license. ..' . . •. OnM-areh 14 at 2:40 p.m., Luis Mark. M. Vitor was issued a cnanon for failing to fasten hIS scathelt on Sl H ;;.lfCTH E. . for ooerati h.' I . I t ,:QltMatelhl ]?m~ TraoyA. Simpson was issued a citauon or operating a motor ve IC e wlllOU a valid on road CTH E. . Q~March 22 at 9:22 a.m., Bric J. Lewis was issued a citation for traveling 56 mphlll a 35 mph zone on CTH 1RJOuler Lao]? Roa<i . . . . On.¥areh 22 at 9:25 ~.Ol.,Jamie L. lanes was iSSIleda eltatlOn for travehng. 47 mph IIIa 25 mph zone on CTH 1RJOurer Loop Road. .. ,. . . ,1h 2~S man,'''. B Gaines received a citation for parking illegally wllh a pnor tow wamlllg for swdenl On )\'4.ar-c ~a Y.l'.. • . parked at meter. Her vehicle was towed. I¢Ct:1Ve citatiOO$or get liin"Sled from the UW~Pa.rbide Police will hllve their name printed in the Poli.::e Beat unJe~s AIt piolfS(lI'l$we l~y,come to The' Ranger NeW$ Qffice and request mal Jt be omitted Within 1$0 weeks or the Incident. I J OPEN DIALOGUE BYTAL GOLDWATER The Ranger News holds an open dialogue with various administration officials through the course of each semester. For this issue, the following questions were asked to UW-Parkside Associate Provost Gerald M. Greenfield. What do you do at UW-Parkside? "Officially I have the responsibility to do academic programs. undergrad programming, graduate programs. precollege programs, area of education support services, Ialso work with the grant office," Greenfield said. What do you think about the issue of eliminating activity hour next year? Greenfield said, U[ will give you my answer first. [ think we need to get more information." In addition, Greenfield said, "long answer is that university has a facilities planning committee. It is really a committee that oversees all aspect of the university. One of the issues that had come up was scheduling crunch. There are times that students are on campus in large numbers and time when there is just not a great number of students on campus." Furthermore, Greenfield said, " In any event we have been experiencing some difficulties in scheduling classes in particular academic skills classes. By nature small classes that are limited in class size and have to have multiple sections because many students need it." He goes on to say, " In the fall we actually taught a class in Ranger Hall. Also there are some classes in math that need to be taught 5 days a week, and studio arts classes that have three-hour blocks. All of them were suggesting that prime time hours Monday, Wedsday, Friday forbidden for scheduling was not a good thing because it was hurting growth. This is the origin of the issue." Greenfield went on 10 say that there was not going to be a change for the next academic session because the committee was not anywhere near making a suggestion. Associate Provost Gerald M. Greenfield Do you think the summer and winter session are useful for students? Why? Yes, they are useful because it allows students to move towards a degree at a faster pace. Also it allows for course, which would usually not be able to be offered, to be offered. For example a course an American Lit can go to Williamsburg to see whatthey are learning first hand and if it were during a regular semester they would not have that option to have hands on experience. The Ranger News needs your help. Writers for News, Features, Sports Entertainment, and Arts & Culture Cartoonists Graphic Designers Advertising Assistants Web page Designers Copy Editors ·1 Photographers ----~;;;==""'....~""'===>~~--- ........ ---""":'",..- ...--=====~"....='=,.....="'""! Spring Break '05: Students Take Their Hammers to Florida BYCHRISTOPHER ROSIN . . . It starts off sounding like a typical spnng break ~ a group ofcollege kids in a crowded van bound for Florida, but these UWParkEidestudents decided to spend their vacation by accepting this ear's H,bit,t for Humanity Collegiate Challenge, making a difference ;0 lIJ1 are' impacted by natural disaster. "Habitatfor Humanity is a good way to help otber people in need and to learnbuilding skills. Students help build new homes and through this workthey are also participating in building stronger communities. 1 am proud of the work the students have accomplished. They do not just talk about making changes for the belter - they take their hammers, tool belts,and nails and they have fun, too!" said Chris Zanowski, Advisor totheCampus Chapter for Habitat for Humanity. Habitat for Humanity, established in 1976, is a not-far-profit organization whose mission is to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from theworldand make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Eachyear,college students from across the nation participate in the Habitat [or Humanity Collegiate Challenge during the week of Spring Break. According to Luis Paz, president of Habitat for Humanity Club,"The best part of the trip was meeting new people from other placesbecause I think it is a good experience when you get to meet peoplewho are trying to help just like we were. I learned that .. a lot offamil.ies are still in need." "Itis the best feeling in the world to be able to contribute to buildingthe houses," Treasurer Jose Faz added. Through volunteer labor and donations of money and materials,Habitat builds and renovates homes, working with the partnerfamilies to whom they are sold at no profit, and financed with affordable,no interest loans. The mission of the UW-Parkside campus chapterof Habitat for Humanity is to build or rehabilitate houses in partnership with Habitat affiliates and homeowners; educate the campus andlocal community about the need for affordable housing and the workof Habitat for Humanity; and raise funds for the work of Habitat. "We shingled, laid plywood on the roof, put paper around the house andworked at the warehouse. [learned there are many people whowant to offer services, but they cannot all physically build. We wereprovided with meals and entertained by many people who Contributein many different ways. T enjoyed the trip immensely," said secretarySarah Myers. UW-Parkside students have participated with the Habitat for HumanitySpring Break Collegiate .;.::::.:..;.:;.=.:.:..:.;",,--------------------------------------------, Ch'llenges for the last five years in the [ollowing sites: Statesville, N.C. ~OOI);Westchester, N.Y. (2002), s Lunas, N.M. (2003), Surprise, Ariz. (2004), Winter Haven Fla - hUrricanerelief efforts (2005) .. Lastyear, the group hiked the Grand Canyonwhile in Arizona. "All it takes is the willingness toWorkand start a house. The best . PartIS to see the house come together" id . . . ' Sal VIce president Pi\tTlCIaRin "WI con. len we left we ~OUldsee the work we had done. I eo~ed that there are a lot of people Wllhngto' " fI give their urne and effort Or thiscause." "For me, the Habitat trip was nOtOnly, . c n 0PPOItUOItyto spend SOmetime . h . m Wit quality people but to in~: a ~mall,yet notable difference . plight of those less fortunate" SOld JOhn L k' ' it have. That's really what s ould be b c \V I a out lor everyone. The lor d Would certainly be a better Pace if this were the case." to be F~rmore information or I come Involved with Habitat ogontOth' ' hab' e website, http://www. M ltaLorg 01' attend a meeting ondays at noon in Molinaro 165. UAVERSlIip RECOG'N"iTiO'N" BA'N"QVET CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Nominations must be submitted to the Student Activities Office, Union 209, by Wednesday, April 6, 2005. AYlARJJS Emerging Student Leader Award Outstanding Organization Member Award Distinguished Student Leader Award SOC Member Organization Community Service Program Award Major Status Organization Commumty Service Program Award SOC Member Organization of the Year Award Major Status Organization of the Year Award Advisor of the Year Award BA1fQVET Thursday, Apri/21, 2005 5:00 pm, Union Square Reservations for the Banquet may be made in the Student Activities Office through Monday, April 18,2005. ---=--~-~-----------~~ 6 April 1, 2005 The Ranger News NEWS FEATURE Pride, Duty, and Loyall Part two of a three part series examining the lives of UW-Parkside students deployed overseas BY SHERRY NELSEN Everyday in the Middle East there are reports of insurgency uprisings, suicide bombings and war casualties. For some students at UW-Parkside, these events are more than just news reports; they are a part of everyday life. As the war progresses, soldiers are returning home and settling back into their civilian lives. Some of these soldiers are students at (JW-Parkside. In this three-part series, the experiences of three soldiers deployed overseas will be examined. Every soldier deployed overseas holds a unique position. Some soldiers patrol streets offering protection. some drive trucks to deliver supplies. and some speak with citizens to gather intelligence. One group must provide care for all of these soldiers plus the soldiers fighting against them. The members of a combat support hospital hold an especially important role in the fighting of a war. Kyle Ziegler, a 23-year-old chemistry major and sergeant in the U.S. Army reserves, described his experiences serving in a combat support hospital in Bagram, Afghanistan. Ziegler was deployed for nearly a year with the 452nd Combat Support Hospital. During that time he performed the duties of a medical laboratory specialist. He ran diagnostic tests On blood, urine, and other body fluids. Laboratory specialists are also in charge of running the hospital's blood bank. Ziegler was responsible for typing and cross matching units of blood to be given during surgery to critically wounded patients. The 452nd's realm of care extended to the sick and injured American soldiers, as well as the Afghani soldiers and civilians. Ziegler said most of the Afghan trauma patients they received were in need of leg amputations due to the detonation of land mines. He remembered one of these patients well. On August 16, 2003, Zahida, a 10-year-old Afghani girl, arrived in their emergency department. She was bleeding profusely from her severely injured legs. She had stepped on a land mine and needed both legs amputated. Ziegler took immediate action and arranged for four units of whole blood to be co~lected from soldiers to be given during the surgery. With the surgeon's skill, the nurses' aftercare and Ziegler's quick thinking, Zahida survived the' operation and returned home. Ziegler also recalled the unbearable moments of receiving U.S. casualties. "To see a wounded soldier come into the emergency department was heart breaking every time it happened. Even if you have never met Laboratory personnel of the 452nd Combat Suttort Hospital stand inside their mobile laboratory. that person before in your life, they are wearing the same uniform as you and are fighting for the same thins as you." Ziegler explained how every soldier has an 0 underlying motive of what they're fighting for. "They may be fighting the Taliban hidden in the mountain ranges in Afghanistan, but the fighting I'm taking about is the fight to make it home, to see the loved ones that you left behind, the fight for life." Ziegler won the fight, and returned home safely. After his return, he was surprised by how many people are uninformed about issues concerning the war. "Believe it or not," he said, "there is much good that comes from this war, but you'll never hear about it in the media because it doesn't draw the attention of the viewers." In order to learn the truth, Ziegler stressed the importance of asking someone who has experienced the war first hand. Ziegler said, if asked, he would return to war without a second thought. As a volunteer soldier, Ziegler said he would return to war So no one who hasn't volunteered would have to go. He believes a draft would place volunteer soldiers' lives in danger, and he would do anything to prevent it. Although Ziegler's experience was difficult to handle at times, he remains loyal and satisfied that he has made a difference. Members of the 452nd Combat Support Hospital stand with Algahni medic I I tsid f th N h U·· . a personne ou Sl eo e anga ar ruversity teaching Hospital in J-bad, Afghanistan. Ziegier wearing the desert combat uniform which includeS a fiak jacket and an M-16. ' -~--------~--_.$---'-------------------"'" April 1,2005 The Ranger News 7 PSGABEAT -BY CHRISTOPHER ROSIN Recently, Parkside Student Government Association (PSGA) has written a resolution not in favor of the Academic Policies Committee potentially eliminating the noon activity hour onMondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays used as a meeting time for campus organizations. The resolution, written by Senator Michael Duchac and sponsored by Chris Semenas and Joe Duncan, stated, "Whereas the students, both commuter and residential, use this time period as the means to facilitate future career capacities, life decisions, and post graduate education and by creating involved and contributing members of society, both on campus and abroad ... Be it resolved that the PSGA does not support any change to the Activity Hour Policy as it stands on 3-24- OS, and will work unstintingly in opposition to any such attempts to change, manipulate, or eliminate the above said policy." The Academic Policies Committee's discussion of uslog the noon to 1 p.m. block on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for other purposes, such as academic skills courses, would be "detrimental to the university and its students," according to the resolution. The resolution also stated that UW-Parkside would be limiting the potential recruitment of new students becoming engaged in campus activities. This will be voted on April] 9 by theAcademic Policies Committee. PSGA has also looked at prerequisite requirements of the university. The Campus Climate Committee looked at students taking Academic Skills Classes 01010J 5 and English won 01within the first 60 credits. They also looked at the "Nelson Denny" Test, which on the first day 083/085 to see if the students really need to be in the class. This could result in smaller classes. and less of a load for teachers. Mrs. Short is working on appropriateness of the Nelson Denny and finding teachers/rooms. On another note, the U.S. Government declared April as "Sexual Assult Awareness Month," which PSGA and the university will support. There will be activities on campus, such as a candlelight vigil on "Take Back the Night," April 13. T-shirts made by survivors of sexual abuse will be displayed on campus and can be obtained at the Women's Center. A Time to Advance BY TYRAN SAFFOLD JR. For some students, the moment they've been waiting for since entering college is quickly approaching - graduation. Graduating students begin counting down their days until departure as soon as the semester starts. Excitement about graduation often over-shadows the nervousness that comes with it, a nervousness that the vast majority of students have before they walk across the stage. Students are nervous about starting their life over in unfamiliar cities and states, being on their own, and basically, getting their life started in the real world. But college was made to prepare students for their journey into the real world, and it is in their best interest to take advantage of the opportunities it provides. There are various signs on walls urging students to join different organizations and get involved. Students may find it in their best interest to take advantage of these different opportunities. Many students will attribute their readiness for graduation to various positions and activities they held during their college years. Whether it is taking a leadership position in an organization, volunteering, or simply choosing the right courses to take, what a student does in college can determine who hires him or her after he or she graduates. Arguably, the most valuable aspect of college life is landing an internship. "Experience is the biggest Jo-Ann Goodyear determiner offuture employment," saidJo- Director of the Career Center Ann Goodyear, the director of the Career Center. "We (the Career Center) highly encourage internships, volunteering, and relevant part-time jobs while in college." Internships may not be as important for first and second year students as they are for third, fourth, or fifth year students, but if you can obtain one early in your college career, you will be gaining valuable experience for a future job in your desired profession. The nervousness that graduating students feel is normal and unavoidable, but there are ways to cope with it. Besides getting involved and landing internships while in college, students have to set aside time while in school to begin job searches. "You have to take small steps in the direction you want to go," said Goodyear. It would be too stressful and time consuming to wait until after graduation to begin searching for jobs. The Internet is a great medium to use to get out and search for jobs. but as Mrs. Goodyear put it, "you cannot just put your application on monster and sit around and wait for something to happen." You have to be an "active jobseeker" in order to get what you want. There are more than a million and a half students that graduate each spring, so there will be a lot of competition for jobs. Many students will graduate with the expectance of landing a job the next week. and these same students find themselves stressing out when they realize that their dream is very unlikely. "It may take some time (finding a job). so to expect to have a job "You cannot just put your application on monster and sit around and waitfor something to happen. " when you graduate is very unrealistic" says Goodyear. There are instances where students have perfect timing and a spot opens up for them as soon as they graduate, or they know somebody that knows someone who will make their job search a little easier. But the majority of graduates have found out that they cannot bank your future on these hopes and dreams. The job market is tough, and graduates have to stay persistent and determined to get the job they want. The key here is patience and the belief that a degree will payoff. When the door finally opens up and you land that interview you have been waiting for, it's time to impress. In an interview, the first impression means everything so fell as, it's time to bring out the business suits, and ladies, this is not the time to show off your body in hopes for having a male interviewer. This is your time to show off the intelligent mind you developed while in school. Resumes are what determine whether or not you get called in for an interview, so the purpose for a resume if for you to "sell yourself." Many students don't know what should and should not be in a resume. and if you don't know exactly what you want your job description to be, now is the time to go to the Career Center for sound help and advice. "Anernployerwantssomeone who is focused, who has what they need. and will improve their bottom line." says Goodyear. "You have to be as familiar as you can be with an employer, the job area, what is typical there, and make sure that you represent yourself as a wonderfully qualified candidate using school, projects. activities, or whatever it is to create this great impression of yourself." The fears that students have are not only academic. There is a social aspect with these feelings as well. Students hold fears that they will lose contact with friends they have made while in college. While it is strictly up to the students to keep in contact with each other, technology has made it that much easier to do so. Thanks to e-mail, telephones, two-way pagers. and a variety of other items, it is virtually impossible to completely lose contact with someone, especially someone who is considered a friend. Since many students will be moving to different states and cities to start the rest of their lives, keeping in touch will take some effort on both parts, but it can be done. Keeping in touch is one issue, but making new friends is a brand new one. The first 15 plus years of school have been structured for most students. We didn't have to look too hard to find friends because they were already in our neighborhoods, or at our schools. But after graduation, you have to reverse your way of thinking. Instead of letting someone else structure your life you have to structure it yourself. We have to get outside of our comfort zone, make new friends, and begin building our lives as adults. It seems scary at first. but since college has allowed us to strengthen our wings, there's no reason to be afraid to fly. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of Living On Campus BYERIKA BOUTROS "I live on campus because a commute from Maine would be a real pain in the ass, and 1didn't have a car when I first came here," said senior sociology major Ben Shorey, who lives in the apartments and attends UW-Parkside on an athletic scholarship. Currently about 900 students live on campus here at UW-Parkside. Students have the option to live in an apartment or dorm room. These living spaces have limited single rooms and most residents have at least one roommate. The apartments consist of four bedrooms (one single room), two bathrooms, a living roomand a kitchen. and there are seven people in each apartment. "I definitely prefer apartment style living because I can make waffles at three in the morning in my underwear," said sophomore art major Patience Hank. Freshman chemistry major Dave Columb said, "1 like the apartments better as far as privacy, but the dorms are great too because all of my friends are in a closer vicinity." The apartments cost between $1,410 and$1,845 (depending on room size) per semester and the dorms cost between $1,300 and$1,890 (depending on number of roommates).' Students who live on campus are required to purchase a meal plan, although theoperating hours of Wyllie Market and Parks ide Cafe are limited. "My least favorite thingabout living on campus is the lack of places to buy food on the weekends, and the fOOdthat isn't junk is very minirnal.t'said Shorey. According to various students, these are the top 10pros and cons to living on campus: PROS: I. Save money on gas 2. You can get away from parents. 3. Meet new people easily. 4. No monthly rent payments to worry about. 5. Free internet and cable televison, 6. It's easier to get to class on time. 7. The option of a dorm or apartment. 8. There's always someone close by to get advice from. 9. It's easy to find a study buddy. 10. It minimizes drunk driving. CONS: I.The food, or lack thereof. 2. No pets allowed (except fish). 3. Bad roommate(s). 4. Hard to find silence. 5. Problems with the police (underage drinking tickets tends to be very common). 6. It's not worth the price. 7. Roommate(s) eat your food. 8. You don't always get to pick who you live with. 9. Sharing bathrooms with multiple people can be diffucult. 10. Dividing up cleaning responsibilities can also be difficult. 8 The Ranger News April 1, 2005 The' A to Z' on Social Security BY ANDREW KRUPP On August 14, 1935, President Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act bill into law. This government program originall y paid retirement benefits to the primary worker. Over time, various changes in the program has made Social Security what it is today. These changes added survivors benefits, benefits for the retiree's spouse, and disability benefits. Social Security is funded by employers and workers who pay a part of their income toward Social Security through taxes. This money is distributed to people as benefits based on how many Social Security Credits earned throughout a person's work history. Work history is used to determine a person's eligibility for retirement or disability benefits or your family's eligibility for survivor's benefits when one dies. The idea behind Social Security is that the current of workers pay into the system. This money pays for the benefits of retirees and all others who apply for social security. When today's workers retire, the next generation of workers supports the retirees. Recently, however, there has been growing concern about how long social security will last. According to www.whitehouse. gov, in 1950 there were sixteen workers for every beneficiary of Social Security. Today there are only 3.3 workers per beneficiary. As today's "baby boomers" begin to retire, the ratio of workers to beneficiaries will decrease quickJy, which will leave no one to pay for Social Security's benefits, and this has caused much Concern in the top levels of congress. STUDENT ORG. BEAT - Bush said Social Security, on its current path, is "headed toward bankruptcy," and he urged Congress to «pass reforms that solve the financial problems of Social Security once and for all." Bush also said, 'We must make Social Security permanently sound, not leave that task for another day." There is, however, no clear cut way the president plans to fix the problem as of yet. However, according to the president, any plan that is created will not increase taxes and will be based more on a system of private accounts that workers could put their money into, rather than having a program funded solely on taxes. These personal accounts would be entirely voluntary and the money put into them would "go into a conservative mix of bond and stock funds that would have the opportunity to earn a higher rate of return than anything the current system could provide," according to Bush. The idea is that workers, could put money away for their future and create a "nest egg" which would supplement a worker's traditional social security check upon retirement. This plan sounds effective, but is it? Many people around the country will tell you a different story on how well Busb's plan will benefit America. In a Special Report entitled Social Security A Daring Leap in the February 14'" article of magazine Newsweek, it states "Shifting to private accounts, under Bush's plan, would lead to massive borrowing by the federal government, adding to our already huge deficits." The government would have to borrow money in order to pay for the losses of income that would go into private accounts instead of paying for retiree's benefits. There is also a concern about potential cuts in Social Security benefits to retirees that SOme believe may happen under Bush's plan. In a Democratic response to the state of the Union Address, Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid said Bush's plan was dangerous and would lead to benefit cuts for retirees. "There's a lot we can do to improve Americans' retirement security," said Reid, "but it's wrong to replace the guaranteed benefit that Americans have earned with a guaranteed benefit cut of up to 40 percent," he said. "Make no mistake, that's exactly what President Bush is proposing." There is also an ideological battle being fought over what the purpose of Social Security is. One side sees social security as a potential investment. By putting money that would originally be going toward Social Security into pri vate accounts, interest earned on these accounts would increase wealth over time. The other side sees Social Security as a safety net for retirees and their families in our society, which is the aim of our present Social Security system. "It's a social program," said Democratic Senator of New Jersey, Jon Corzine, "not an investment program. Wall Street should keep their hands off it." There are obvious differences in opinion on how Social Security should be fixed. However, both sides agree that Social Security is an effective and necessary program that has served our society for generations and must continue to serve generations to come. This Issue: The Women's Center BY NATHANIAL BRYAR The UW-Parkside Women', Center was established in the fall of 1989 to provide a safe place for all women on campus to receive support and information. The Women's Center has recently finished up with an event called "Making Her Mark." This event recognizes woman students and female staff members who made a mark in the lives of women on campus. The students wrote on how these various women affected their lives, which was signed by the dean and presented to the various nominees. The Women's Center is involved in events that highlight issues that effect more than just the women on campus. "Divas closet," for example, was an event to collect slightly-worn dresses and other formal wear that is donated to a women's shelter, which gives the clothing out to women who can't afford to dress in the kind of expensive, formal clothing that is required to get the jobs that they really deserve. This has had a real impact on the lives of women trying to find ajob and get out of the various women's shelters and be on their Own. The Women's Center is currently involved in the "Clothes Line Project" which is a nation-wide event. It lets people who have been abused physically, mentally or sexually design a shirt that tells their different stories. This is done in the hope that women will feel like there are other people out there so that they know that they are not the only ones. It's also a way that women can show unity and support for one another. Once the event is done. the Women's Center will hang the shirts up on the wall for everyone to see. This takes place the last Wednesday of March. Take Back the Night, another event that the Women's Center is sponsoring is on April 13. This event is geared toward letting women know that they don't have to be afraid to go out on campus at night. There will be woman speakers present that wiII be gi ving speeches geared toward the event. The Women's Center is looking for book donations specifically on women's issues, poetry and anything that deals wiLh women in general. If you need to contact the Women's Center because of abuse or just because your interested in joining and helping out with different Women's issues, you can use extension 2170 or just walk over to the Women's Center where they wiII be able to direct you. 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"The Revolution has deci·dd·· e to start a pennon to say that we believe that the d "ofiJle University of Wisconsin, across the entire state, should have full and sJU enl>.1i • • ual articipalion in every level of uruversny personnel issues," said Nicholas Michael eq P th R I· "S h d . ·1·. ikar a member of e evo unon. lIC powers an responsibi ines should not Ravm . be delegated strictly to the faculty, president, chancellor, or board of regents without any check to insure that the students' decisions are honored. Professors should not be di . sed aaainst the wishes of the student body." Is-ntIS 0 To accomplish their goal the Revolution is trying to change the Wisconsin State Constitution,section 36.09(5). This section states, "The students of each institution orcampus subject to the responsibilities and powers of the board, the president, the chancellor,and the faculty shall be active participants in the immediate governance of and policy development for such institutions." The section goes on to state that the studentswill have the responsibility for student life, services and interests, student fees, and a right to organize. Section 36.09(5) does not mention anything about decisions on faculty arrangements and student involvement. This is what the Revolution would like to have changed. "That's where members of the Revolution believe that the Chancellor is able 10 still dismiss George Wang despite PSGA's resolution last semester," said Ravnikar. The petition was started all March 21 and there seems to be mixed reactions from students. "Some people read it and don't necessarily understand what the language of it meansor the implications in terms of the state constitution," said Ravnikar. However, by March 24 the Revolution had gained at least 100 signatures. The petition is currently being circulated throughout UW-Parkside. "The petition will have to extend beyond Parkside on a state wide level," said Ravnikar, "There is going to be a United Council meeting next year and regardless of how the election turns outI will be bringing the petition." The Revolution will also be contacting groups that are similar to themselves and presenting the petition to them. They know of similar groups at Madison, Milwaukee and Green Bay Universities as well as others. These groups wiJl be approached along withgroups such as the Young Democrats and Conservatives in the UW Universities withthe hopes that support can be gained across the state. Ravnikars belief is that local media such as the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel have done a good job of covering the students support for situations like George Wang's dismissal. Local media has, however, missed the real issue which is the fact that he is being dismissed against the consent of a majority of the student body, and that there was student representation taken into consideration. Although the Revolution was created before any of [he members were made aware of the Wang dismissal it did have an effect on the petition itself. "Dr. Wang's dismissal played a very big role for myself and a number of other students in terms of eviscerating the unequal distribution of power in the university," said Ravnikar. COnti,luedfrom cover story Although the event was advertised as a bake sale and promoted as a celebration of traditional marriage, members of Rainbow Alliance said the literature being passed around by The Young Conservatives was clearly anti-gay marriage. One document stated "The health risks of gay sex" according to a 1978 study advenised on catholiceducation.org. Another handout written by journalist Robert H. Knight stated "Givins non-marital relationships the same status as marriage does not expand the definition of marriage; it destroys it." Knight was one of the leading draftsmen for the Defense of Marriage Act, a bill that was signed into law by Bill Clinton in September of 1996, which specifically defines marriage as "Only a legal union between one man and one woman as husband and wife." Knight's brochure also stated that "As society rewards homosexual behavior, more Youngpeople will be encouraged to experiment and more will be discouraged from Overcoming homosexual desires." A S d t t sign reading UNo more surber held up a peace sign with one hand an a pro es . W d id "W 're trying to get ar On freedom," she glanced back with determined focus an sal, e . the , . . I 1 probably have a lot In message Out that we need equal rights. It s nothing persona . cammon with these people." . S . d ith the congestIOn of Orne Ignored the drama completely; more concerne WI • lhe hallway than with one of the most controversial issues driving the moral pulse of America. S b . . fTh Y una Conservatives . ur er said she wants to sit down With members a e Youug . In a ci ·1· . I f the other ideological . IVllzed fashion, and share opinions With peop e rom Side O'v ps would be mutually · r..eefe agreed that a meeting between the two grou .. d adv b . . g of a nauon reurute . antageous for both parties. Maybe this could be the eg1l111ln Continued from stolen newspaper cover story were stolen The only newsstand that the thieves didn't hit was the one in front of The Ranger News office in Wyllie Hall. "We want to know why this happened,"saidGaskins,emphasizing that who did it was less relevant. "What was the thing that made someone take them (the papers)?" The Ranger News prints 2,500 copies of every issue. This theft should be a big deal to the student body for many reasons, according to Gaskins. "Not only are these people stealing from students who pay for the newspaper through student fees, but they are stealing from our staff, who works hard to produce every issue for the community," said Gaskins. "The first issue is free on a first come, first serve basis, but if you want more than one issue, they are $1 a piece," said Gaskins. "If someone wants two or three issues, we wont make a big deal about it. But 500 is out of the question." It is mention of extra newspapers costing $1, which is contained on page two of every paper that makes this theft into a crime where the person who stole the issues could be held responsible in a COUlt of law and suffer whatever penalties are prescribed to this situation. Unlimited free issues are available to staff and faculty for academic use in classes, and those interested are encouraged to get in touch with The Ranger News staff (rangernews@uwp.edu). There are about 100 copies left of the controversial March II issue. Any student interested in picking one up is encouraged to come to The Ranger News office, Wyllie D139C, for one free copy. "Not only are these people stealingfrom students who pay for the newspaper through student fees, but they are stealing from our staff, who works hard to produce every issue for the community. " Henry Gaskins Editor-in-Chief, The Ranger News Thursday, llpril 7th 4:30-7pm parksid\l Gaf~ 1l Le Certz pricing Night in N~w england Yankee Pot Roast Battered Haddock Boston Baked Beans Parsley Boiled Potatoes Glazed Carrots Brown Bread Blueberry Pie Dessert Soup: Down East Clam Chowder Opinions&Editoriols 10 April 1, 2005 The Ranger News 100 WORDS OR LESS All UW'Parkside community members are encouraged to send 100 words or less to rangernews@uwp.edu. Need more than 100 words? Send commentaries of no more than 650 words to rangcrnewsreuwp.edu. While all 100 Words or Less submitions will be printed, commentaries are subject to the approval of the editorial staff of The Ranger News. Those of us who went to "Turns" had an excellent time at the event on Wednesday night. The event was for the victims of the tsunami and the killings in the Sudan. This event was about unity and hope. Numerous cultures and religions joined together for the cause. There were items on sale from all over the world. There were about 60 people in and out during the night, but there should have been more there to show their support. Show the action in deed rather than word. --Ginny Alward The Ranger News Seeing students antagonize one another merely for their own selfsatisfaction saddens me, whether this appears in the form of unqualified, poorly researched statistics & information and reactionary (though heartfelt) responses to other students' (equally heartfelt) beliefs. Bickering such as this only serves to divide us as students & people- -a division that forces us to neglect our responsibilities for the future improvement of our collective lot. Individual gain based purely on hegemonic or marginal interests is contrary to democracy--rather, let us focus on our collective interests, ensuring that power is distributed equally among the people so as not to be abused. --Nicholas Michael Ravnikar The Revolution Tal Goldwater, a news page editor for The Ranger News, was the leading staff member who fought to exploit students' privacy by having their names placed in the Police Beat. He has recently been issued a citation for speeding on campus. He is having his name left out of the Police Beat. Ifeel that this action is hypocritical. Why does he feel that it is okay for other students' discretions to be published, while he hides his own? --Bethe Batterham PSGA Did you miss your high school prom? Wish you could relive that night? Well come one, come all to UW-parkside's 1st annual prom. The theme is "Beneath the Mask" Friday April 15th 2005 from 8:00PM to 2:00 AM. Cost: $5.00 UWP $10.00 community formal wear only!! First 100 folks to huy tickets will get a fabulous prom favor. There will also be a dance contest Ist prize is $50.00. Refreshments will be served. --Kanika Jones v.P. Rainbow Alliance 1 sat in one of the eating areas here at school and noticed a group of people speak with numerous four-letter words. When people talk to their friends do they have to swear? Do these people realize they are offending others with their language? Learning to speak without cursing allows one to be seen as educated. Icould hear this group's words over the conversation of people in the entire area. Do they care that they are being heard over other people in the room? If so, I ask them to please speak softly and avoid swearing. Swearing is an unbecoming habit, and is looked poorly upon hy those attending this college. --Ginny Alward The Ranger News Bethe Batterham, The Ranger News allows every student on campus to omit their names from the Police Beat. To say I do not have the right that every other student has is to reduce me to a second class student just because 1 work for The Ranger News and if you want to talk ahout being hypocritical, was it not you who omitted your name just last week, now complaining about me doing the same thing. --Tal Goldwater The Ranger News I.) Criminal offenses are public, not private 2.) Exploitation entails gain 3.) Aside from using this forum to bicker amongst one another, the entire act of removing either of your names from the beat in the first place is negated. 4.) Rather than argue amongst ourselves, would our time & energy not be better spent actually trying to improve the quality of our educational environment for ALL students & not just ourselves --Nicholas Michael Ravnikar The Revolution uestion of the Issue Do you agree with homosexuaL marriage? Dayvin HaUmon Viola Perfonnance Major Age: 20 " ) am very supportive of gay mamage. Mamage between a man and a woman isn't exactly traditional. Traditional was as many wives as you wanted, Gays aren't out there to convert people. Why would you ask anyone to go through hate and discrimination? Anissa Chaudhry Biology Major Age: 20 Isupport homosexual marriage. It's wrong to say how a person should live their life. It's laking away people's rights and freedoms when it doesn't even affect them. Malissa Lewis History Major Age: 19 It's your own choice. It doesn't bother me. Holli Brown Communications Major Age: 22 No.J believe when the constitution was written, it was meant for heterosexuals. As a Christian and an American, 1 believe we need to preserve the tradition of marriage as a union between a man and a woman. Lawrence Tripp Undecided Major Age: 20 ) support gay civil union, but not marriage. Marriage represents religion. Tori's Advice Column You've got questions? She's got answers BY TORI SCHUEBEL Dear Tori, I'm thinking about getting a job around campus. [ need Some extra money and Ihave free time. I was wondering where would be available positions? I live on campus, but I have a car. --Workin' Man DearWorkin'Man, Well, I'll be honest with you, it may be difficult at this point to find open positions; but Iencourage you to try. First of all you said you live on campus but have a job. If you live far away from the Kenosha area make sure to discuss that with f . . the employer. Isuggest that you look on campus Or availabls jobs, and then go from there. One option on campus is to work at the Tutormg Center, located in Wyllie D 180. The requirements to work there are as follows: a 3.0 Cumulative GPA, at least a "B" in subject area tutored and a teacher recommendation in the subi t '11' '0 h jec you WI tutor Or In a course you have taken, I Ours of tutor training and bi kl' . . re ' forman ,lWee y tutor meeungs for continued trarrung. For roo 1 10lormatlon you can log On to http://oldweb.uwp.eduJadminJIeaming.assistance tc employ.html or call 595 2044 Th I'ke be, . , - . ere are also other Opportunities on campus, .I mg a resident advisor but th ' . o id ,Ose pOSItIons are filled up until next spring. P I cUtSle of campus there are a lot more opportunities. Check down at South Port aza ror openmgs as they h PI . b ave many shops and fast food restaurants. South Port aza IS a out a seven-· dri Ba R d A rrunute ve from campus located on Highway 31 and Green y oa. nother optic . h 10 . . hi h I n ISt e -mmute drive to the Regency Mall area in Racine- w IC encompasses the ill II h is located a H' h a ,t eatres, restaurants, and many other shops. This area Highwa lin G,g way 31 as well, north of the campus right after Durand Avenue and y . 0 get as many I' . app Icatlons as possible and have some fun! Good luck hard worker Tori ' ;PriIL 2005 .-0-- The Ranger News 11 communication Break-Down: An open letter to the campus community Earlylast week, a certain thoughtful colleague of mine posted the following question nthisuniversity'S faculty Iistserve in the Course of an exchange on racism: "Certainly one o auld look into one's own soul, but will that change institutional racism? My question is sh id ?" , re Does anyone have any leas. since . More than a week passed; there was not a SINGLE response from the faculty. Now, just what are we to make of this defeaning silence? That all is hunky-dory here at Parkside?Or should we treat the silence itself as a symptom of sorts? The latter is what I would t f what'l t'Racism" b . argue-- but a symp am 0 w a. acism may e too quick and easy a diagnosis. Perhapsthe problem runs much deeper. Now, I should make it plain here that I don't feel pe tent to issue some sort of definitive pathological report on the condition of the com nation'suniversities. But one thing is certain: something is seriously amiss. Look at the sheerviciousness of the backlash against Professor Ward Churchill of the University of Colorado.The powers-that-be allover the country have managed to produce a climate of fear on university campuses by casting aspersions on the "integrity" of anyone who dares to challenge their dogmas. Post 9111, administrations everywhere feel newly emboldened to corne down heavily on anyone who may pose an awkward challenge to theircomforting certitudes. There is an alarming increase in "touchiness" toward any expression of dissent - and a new ruthlessness as the way to deal with "troublemakers." The question I would like to pos~ to the university community is tbe following: is this an appropriateatmosphere to foster on an educational campus? Why and how have things degenerated to this extent? Can we hope to start an all-encompassing dialogue on this vitalquestion - a dialogue that involves students, community, staff, legislators, etc. to beginto address the problem? To help initiate such a dialogue, I am willing to offer a provisional diagnosis; in all modesty,I propose the following: THAT THE UNIVERSITY AS AN INSTITUTION (HERE AND ELSEWHERE IN THE COUNTRY) HAS TURNED INTO A SELFPROPAGATINGBUREAUCRATlC MACHINE WHOSE PURPOSES HAVE BECOME INIMICALTO THE CAUSE OF EDUCATION. The bureaucracies have become ends untothemselves. Any question posed to the bureaucracy elicits only one kind of response: a torrent of legalisms. It has become impossible to engage the bureaucracy on any substantivematter. Any questioning of what it does is treated as a threat to its authority. The response is identical from the institutions of faculty governance. What then is one to dounderconditions of such stasis? Unfortunately. after many futile efforts at raising these issuesover the years with the university administration, r have been forced to arrive at the conclusionthat it is highly unlikely that any solution will emerge from within the very institutionsresponsible for the prevailing inertia. This can only mean that the impetus for changemust come from outside: students. facuJty, community. Otherwise we'll continue to see the crustiness, the intolerance, the parochialism. of the bureaucracy harden more andmore. These are obviously matters that ought to be debated extensively, but no such discussion is possible if we all get increasingly "touchy" about our dearly held beliefs beingsubjected to any form of questioning. I have a very modest proposal to put before the campus community for us to get started.There is the ongoing matter of Sociology professor George Wang's dismissal aboutwhich students have rallied, allegations of racism have been made, unfavorable mediareports have appeared, aU of which have brought the name of the university into considerable disrepute in the community. In spite of all this, botb administration and faculty governance continue to pretend that this is purely a "personnel matter" to be settledthrough the usual legalistic channels; having served on bodies that faculty can "appeal"their cases to under such circumstances, I can say with some assurance that even though they appear neutral on paper, such bodies cannot in practice be relied upon to give the substance of the matter <as opposed to the pure legalistic form) anything resembling a fail' hearing. I have recently made a number of appeals using the forum of governance e-mail to my faculty colleagues regarding Professor Wang -- hut to no avail. The bureaucracy always has the same standard response: it is a "personnel matter" and must not be debated in public forums. But what if the legal channels of the university are infected with the same systematic bias? Could one then not be pardoned for wondering if Professor Wang's different ethnicity may work against him? OK, perhaps "racism" is too strong a charge to make. But let's also remember that "racism" doesn't work in the old Jim-Crow way anymore. It goes under all kinds of other polite labels; what remains common, though, is that the powers-that-be can count on a hidden consensus among "regular folks" that so-and-so is a "trouble-maker", "weird". "out-of-line" etc. THAT IS EXACTLY HOW RACISM WORKS TODAY. So, are we dealing with out-and-out racism in the case of Professor Wang? Of course not. Is it outrageous to suggest that there is an undercurrent of racism in the treatment meted out to an uppity Chinese immigrant professor who has mounted a challenge to the institution? I don't think so. But however we choose to interpret the general apathy to Professor Wang's predicament (with the stellar exception of the students who have rallied to his defense), 1 have a modest proposal to resolve the present deadlock. It is quite common in the business world that when there are industrial disputes that don't admit of easy resolution, external mediation is sought before proceeding to such drastic steps as dismissal or litigation. There is a long tradition of this in the labor-relations literature with well-established procedures for arbitration. The first thing that strikes a business faculty member like myself is that this obvious step was by-passed altogether for no good reason. Let me stress that it's important that such mediation take place by DISINTERESTED parties, and not by those internal to the organization with axes to grind. If we are indeed genuinely interested in combating racism -and not with mouthing meaningless slogans about "diversity" - then J propose that this campus take a first step in that direction by seeking external mediation to resolve the dispute concern.ing Professor Wang. I would further suggest that the initiative for this come from some of the WffiTE members of the faculty and the administration. Professor Wang is an asset to this campus, as even a cursory glance at his vita will establish. We all know that an understanding of China will be increasingly important for all in the coming century - certainly for faculty like me in Business. Although we have a number of Chinese faculty members on campus with expertise in a number of different areas, Professor Wang is the only one who conducts active research on China, the only one who has organized study tours to China. tbe only one who has on-going relationships with major Chinese universities, the only one who has secured a large number of funded grants on China. None of these academic contributions appears to count for anything in the charges brought against Professor Wang; the administration seems perfectly willing to sacrifice the only person on the faculty with academic expertise on China and jeopardize the entire reputation of the university, all to make the point as to just who is boss around here. It is an utterly short-sighted step unbecoming of those who claim to uphold the values of education against those of bureaucratic propagation. It is my sincere hope that this appeal will not go unheeded by the campus community. Sincerely, Roby Rajan Professor of Business , '\ I Can you create comics? Do you want them published? Be a part of the upcoming comic section The Ranger News! Staff meetings are Mondays at noon in Wyllie D139C. Contact rangemews@uwp.edu for more information. t: .'. UW-ParksideSports ..:.1.:2 -.--:T~h:::e~R.::a::n:::g~e::.r.:-N:.::e:...:w.:..:s:..------- ...::A~p~rill ,200s -- Never TooPretty: Women's Rugby BY JASON GRIFFES Tackling, kicking, and running naked are just a few things that the new women's rugby team will be doing for a non-stop eighty minutes on five Saturdays this spring. This new club on the UWParkside campus will face the challenges of being a new club while also training for, and playing, one of the most physical and exerting sports around. The unofficial coach of this new team is Maren Kirkegaard, who has played rugby now for about seven years in places such as Iowa, Minneapolis, and Chicago. Kirkegaard is the one who is getting the women ready for the challenges of the rugby pitch, or field, by training and recruiting members along with other members of the ream, Although there has been a men's team at Uw-Parkside for many years, this is a new concept for the women on campus. "This is a second auempr at having a women's rugby team," said Kirkegaard, who believes that the club's attempt will be successful. "I'm really excited that a lot of our players are freshman and sophomores, which means that after having their first season of rugby they sti II have three more years, six more seasons to help out with recruiting and get bigger and better in rugby." The women's team is an organizational club at UW-Parkside. This means that they are not a varsity team and are able to accept members that do not actually attend the university. The majority of members must be students of the university. Currently only three ... members of the team are not full time UW-Parkside students, according to Kirkegaard. The biggest hurdle that the learn has faced has been obtaining funding. Since the te~ is considered a club rather than a varsity team, they receive minimal funding from the university and student fees. This means that they have h d . a to rely on club dues, fundraising, and sponsorship to buy equipment, pay for expenses, and buy jerseys TI' . . 11 Syear they WIll have to use the men's old' Jerseys due to a shortage of funds. Some of these Jerseys are completely Lorn and not even wearable. Recruiting for the team has b . een very Important. There are 15 peopl h . eon eac SIde of the rugby pitch and th had r e team a 0 try to obtain a full side: Luckil the team . b y, was a Ie to recruit 17 members' a fealthat some school ' are not able to aCcomplish P . sue ..' asters with catchy slogans h as, ruck me ruck me make rn serum," terms ld b e wou e COmmonly heard on a rugby it h pI C ,helped in the recruiting process. According l K' k . 0 tr egaard the best recruitment tactic ws • and havme r-: as word of mouth practice. ng fnends bring Other friends to Nadia W .. oJnJcz, one of the pia On the teo yers am, was recruited by a friend to join. Sh~ came to a practice and has been loving it ever since. "-1 understand . " said more and more with every practice, Wojnicz. "It is so different because yoU're running at people and tackling them." . forfive The women will be playtllg weekends. These weekends generallY . . h yWIJI entail large tournaments at winch t e playa minimum of two to three games .. will plaY each. It IS possible that the t",,111 I · the even more games if they do wel rn tournaments. Tournaments are held acroSs W · . 2· PlatleviJle. isconsin beginning Apnl til The only horne tournament will take pia e on April 23, where they will be I "no a team from Chioagp. "Put it on your calendar," pa~ 0 ,aid Kirkegaard."It's going to be a blast. We're hosting DePaul, and by then 'we'll be absolute pros." Beinga new team on the rugby circuit will make this ~asoninterestingand probably difficult in the beginning. "NobOdyhasany experience, this is just a fledgling team,everybody'sbrand new," said Kirkegaard. "The b<nefit isthateverybody is open to learning anything and everybody is super enthusiastic. 1 think I can safely ,., thateverybodythat's been involved so far has been instantlyenthusiastic about rugby." Kirkegaardsaid she would like to thank the men's rugbyteamfor being a big help in the training and support of the women's team. According to Kirkegaard, tbeyhavebeen willing to help in many ways including someof the basic aspects of practice·~:md giving pointers whenthey could be given. ~ The Ranger News ' 13 /. Members of the women's rugby learn practice on a cold afternoon in March. One of the great things about rugby, according to Kirkegaard, is its diversity. Rugby is the only sport that Ireland plays as a unified country, and the only SPOlt that color barriers don't apply in South Africa. This shows the camaraderie that rugby endorses. " _"The world is gone when you're on the pitch, the only thing that matters is rugby, your teammates, and your opponents," said Kirkegaard. ' A rugby tradition that cannot be ignored is the Zulu tradition, "There is a very special rugby tradition that.is' based on a rugby player's first tri [or score]; immediately they're a Zulu Warrior;" said Kirkegaard. "Zulu-Warri-;'rs get naked except for their cleats and socks and streak the pitch down to the end and back get dressed again and start playing." This will be something that the UW-Parksidewomen will do and will gaina great deal of r~~ect for, according to Kirkegaard. Many women's teams will not make the teap and Zulu at the game. They may still Zulu at a party or as a team but not in the true tradition. "As tradition has it, and as we will have it, you Zulu on the pitch when you score," said Kirkegaard. "It soun?s silly but there is a huge amount of respect when people actually Zulu, especially when women's teams Zulu,'because women can be shy, and we're not shy." • "Everyone on the team is going to do it, so 1guess the best thing to do is not even think: about it just get up and run as fast as you can to that goal line," said Wojnicz in response to the Zulu. According to Kirkegaard, the best thing about rugby is that anyone can play. Rugby is a SPOIt that doesn't discriminate against height or weight; anyone can jump in and play. Rugby is mostly about the love of the game and the camaraderie that is shared while playing. .,. in the decision for a lot of students. To be a member, you must be willing to travel, come to practices, and enjoy the company of the other players." There are no 'full ride' scholarships or lucrative financial contracts from professional teams. The thing that sets rugby apart from most other organizations is that rugby is played purely for the game itself, according to Traber. "Just because we don't have support and scholarships for players, doesn't mean that we're bad," he said. "We're a small team, but we compete well." Even though there are colleges like UC Berkeley and Penn State that have rugby as a varsity sport, Traber said he believes that it probably won't gel picked up by UW-Parkside because it isn't as popular as other sports, which means that it's not going to be a varsity sport anytime soon. That is not to suggest that there is no hope for the club. "Parkside holds a vote in the Wisconsin Rugby Union, a governing body of rugby organization throughout the state," said Traber. "'We are-a tier 2 team, which is like being a NCAA II team. That means that if we do well at the state competition, we can move up to the tier I,or NCAA Iequivalent. level." Combining this exposure with traveling around the state, UW-Parkside's rugby club will broaden its outreach on a statewide scale. "Having a women's rugby club will help all the rugby organizations because there are more teams developing at the high school level that will see that there is progression to the collegiate level. Youth development is big in Wisconsin, so any recognition brings attention to ~ur sport," said Traber. "If nothing else, the women's team will help students get out and get involved in sports instead of doing nothing." Playing for the men's rugby team means that there's a commitmenlLO teammates. travel, and training will be high priority for any potential players. There is plenty of room on the team for players of all skill level and athletic ability. The team encourages all students and community members to take a chance and discover what the rugby team has to offer, UW-Parkside's men's rugby team in action. Continuedfrom cover story soonfollowedbecause "of those 72 only 35 showed up to practices and only 12 in the initial program stuck with it." :r Thisdifficultynearly speJled defeat for the fledgling pr6gram. In the past there was a men's rugby club at UW-Parkside. "Back in the '70s there was the Kenosha-RacineMen's team," said Murphy. "They competed above the collegiate level,but they didn't actively recruit and gamer new interest from the community. Because of that, it dwindled into non-existence," Thatstate of affairs is far from the current case. Anthony Merten, a UWMilwaukeestudent who used to attend UW-Parkside, has been playing rugby for fiveyears. "Thisis a sport that takes me a long time to excel at," said Merten. "It has a steep learning curve and is definitely one of the toughest things that I've done." Keepingfit is a major benefit for this player. "The level of athleticism is rei . . utvely high at our club level, but, naturally, the more physically fit you are thebetteryou'll play," said Merten. "We're not really competitive for starters nght, now. We'll take anybody and whip 'em into shape. Everyone is more than welcome to play." _ Hekeepscoming back to play the "fly half'-a player who receives the ball from the back of the serum, In some ways he's comparable to a quarterback: There'reno forward passes in rugby, only passes to the side and the back. It hasn't been all glory for Merten either. "I've had a few injuries-the first time 1 touched the ballsomeone .' d II d broke my nose," he Said. "I've had spram ankles an pu e musclesbutnothing too bad." sai "~Il these guys out here are risking injury-there'S a great potential for injury, dJlm Murphy. "it's pretty abrasive. When you're in a scrum and you're one ofthe'tiOhtfi Iittl e ve'-the five nearest to the ball, your ears are going to get ale chaffed." P Luckilyfor the team, 'Coach' Murphy is also 'Dr.' Murphy. He's a UWarksldeAl . . umnus who IS a practicing chiropractor. InJune . bv i I ed s are an accepted risk by most athletes, but since rug Y IS P ay OUtdOors" I' . . IT b th club '. a ittle bad weather scares the light-hearted," said wu ra er, e H preSIdent. The club routinely practices in Wisconsin's foul winter weather. OWever th t . .' Ithat needs . ,e earn isn't restricted to playing in thIS area. Jt IS a trave actIve invol M vement from its officers and players. . "" urphysaid, "Will Traber has done a lot for the club: getting fundrng for ·,UIPment 'f UWP . ood way and he h ,UOJ arms, and travel expenses. He represents III a g < , ~;eNsto see some support from them too." ·d o . f by" sat T one to my knowledge has come to Parkside speclfically or rug , . raber. How ' h atld that Welghs ever, people in the high schools knOW that we re -ere 14 The Ranger News April 1, 20' Dating, Respect, and Communication blJ ~ike Domitrz • Sponsored by Parkside Violence Prevention Project and Student Activities ~ondalJ,April 4th 7:30pm Union Cinema ~1 200J~5~ --,- ---.:T~h=e...:R::a:..:.:n~g.::e:...r N:.:e:::w~s .:.:.. ¢.;-- SPORTS STANDINGS Overall GLVC Overall w--:;: s et Win Loss Pet. Win Loss .844 Quincy 16 4 .800 24 9 ~'1"1!1 Ii b~ W».w;rw ,'.c' LeWis 15 5 .750 19 11 .655 UW-Parkside 14 6 .700 20 12 Jl21 8ellatn\iile 14 6 .700 21 9 ~ 12 .586 N. Kentucky 13 7 .650 16 12 12 .556 Indianapolis 12 8 .600 22 10 15 0483 Southern Indiana 7 13 .350 14 14 'm:: :.~5£J SU f(;Q\'l@fd$\illl@ 7 13 .350 12 18 19 .321 Kentucky Wesleyan 7 13 .350 12 15 .:370 I ,;:Wi. ii, " Sain~Joseph's 3 17 .150 4 23 .333 Missouri-St. Louis 2 18 .100 6 21 GLve Men'sBasketball Team Final Standings GLVC Iii'we; :Wi[,:J:O$S S. Indiana 18 2 Pet. .900 SIUEdWardsville 15 5 .750 .700 Indianapolis 14 6 Qujne .550 17 .700 . 1.8 9 SaintJoseph's 11 KentuckyWesleyan 9 11 .450 15 N. Kentucky 8 12 ADO 14 UW-Patkside .350 10 7 1.3 Missouri- St.Louis 5 15 9 Bellarmine 4 GLVe Men'sBaseball Standings Asof Mar. 29, 2005 UW-Parkside 7 1 .875 11 6 Quine 5. 1 .833 11 KentuckyWesleyan 5 5 .500 6 11 15 .250 SUIEdwardsville 4 9 6 N.Kentucky 2 4 4 5__ ~~"'lI lndianapol's 6 9 13 Lewis 2 6 4 16 ...... ._~_._,;.." :...,......;:;;.:;:.,.,....,,;-.,...-: ...~3:""'I,'"j'li!*' ... -".·'74"":::.::'""'ii Sou!t1emIndiana l' . 5 ,,,,, Bellarmine 0 6 .000 5 SLye Women'sSoftball Standings As of Mar. 29, 2005 GLVC Overall o o 2 .000 Glye Women's Basketball Team Final Standings Pet. .625 .700 .571 _..--- .688 .500 .400 0444 .148 .222 Sponsored by Sludent Activities v " 16 .... The Ranger News Aprj! 1, 2005 - MSA Turns Against Destruction, Re-Turn Event Possible -------------- SUdan BY NICHOLAS MICHAEL RAVNIKAR Natural disasters like December's tsunami are unpreventable, but the genocide of hundreds of thousands of Sudanese Muslims and Christians represents something all people can help stop by uniting across our cultural divisions. That's what Muslim Student Association (MSA) and co-sponsors asserted at "rums," an event benefiting both tsunami relief and endins the ge ide i S • •• . I:> noel e In udall. Celebrating religious diversity and social responsibillry . II . . . I , as we as educatmo the attendees about both atroctues, the event aot front-page . C • • I;> Coverage In the Kenosha News MSA began planning the relief benefit weeks b f 1M' . e ore t te .arch 23 event According to MSA President Sarah Saad Campus Pol' d S . . . . ' Ice an tudent Activit" waved security requirements due to the nature of the eve t d S d res n , an tu ent Orga '. . Council (SOC) reduced some of the costs for the event. mzauon "It's so great to see members of the Parkside community hi' and peace," Saad said. e ping to benefit hope Unfortunately, event attendance was low despite th b . . ' e num er of co-sponsorin orgaruzauons, as well as the quality of performers MSA b g . . , rought to campus An estimated sixty students filtered in and out of U' S .' '. men quare dunng the I hour event, which featured an informational presentano h tnree- . n on ow earthquakes d the tsunami by hydro-geologist Professor John Skalb k '1' pro uced ec ,a sideshow detail' ' . . related to both the tsunami and Sudanese O"enocide ing statistics o , prayers representing a wid . ( J e vanety A map of the Darfur region of SUdan from at _ slideshow. urns evenl "Eachtime a man standsup for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes outagainst injustice, he sendsforth a tiny ripple of hope those ripples builda current that can sweep down the mightiest wallsof oppression and resistance." ·Robert F. Kennedy, as quoted in the "turns"slideshow. ofCultures,four separate acts ranging from hip-hop to :nulti-cultural folk music, and an open mic. Saadsaid that the community might be able to "peetth rf e pe ormers,who received great applause from "",,who attended,to "re-turn" if organizational and '''''pusSUPPOrt seem like turnout might be higher at a """I event. Theslideshow, prepared mainly by Saad, leJlonedth . . . atin less than 12 hours a series of four killer ~a\'esdest I't'.,. rOyedmore than 1 million homes in 14 ~mnes kil , ' led 250,000 people and left 300,000 reported 1lIi~tng. ex InContrast, it cited the Sudanese genocide as an illlpleofh . Bf. umandestruction caused not by a conflict religion b1L ' as most media reports have painted it, but ~<rby "h . eI..._ . ate, racism, power, ethnic cleansing and -""'OCentrism." ''Th . ~ e JanJaweed. Sudanese racist rebels, and the ese gove id ", lieSI' mment both conclude it's 'not genoci e, rdesho . , 'iust WrepOrted."The U,S. has indicated that It s anolherS d U anese civil war. '" The Ranger News 17 This page-Top: (Clockwise from bottom left) Seemore Perspective, Maritza Cervantes, Itch 13, Belina Cervantes, John Germinaro, Aquil Chariton and Idris Goodwin. Middle: The view over Itch 13's shoulder as Luna Blues Machine performs with beats from Seemore Perspective, Idris Goodwin looking on. Bottom: Luna Blues Machine. Facing page-Top: Idris Goodwin, emcee, playwright, educator ...and security personell. Bottom: Aquil Charlton cohosts the event. The slideshow identified the genocide as the worst case of genocide since those of Bosnia, Chechnya and the Holocaust, all of which garnered U.S. intervention. The slideshow reported that on February 27,2004, Sudan saw thirty villages th 200 burned, more than 200 people killed, and more an girls and women gang-raped. additional 150 women and In addition, 11 reported that an 200 children were abducted. . , Victims include both Muslim and ChnSU~ f .d h w reported With rota s 0 Sudanese people, the sit es °th 200 000 tortured & dyed more an , 400 villages estrO, d d 6 000 people killed I 600 women and girls rape an 'b 200 000 , , atn more I an , displaced each month, there rem Sudanese refugees, sixteen of whom die of disease each day. Event co-sponsors included lntervarsity, Sacred Circle, Parkside !nternational Club and the Outreach Relief Committee (ORC). According to the event' flier, ORC comprises "other cultural student organizations and faculty." More information on the performers is available in this issue's "Clef otes," on page 19, as well as in the March 11 issue of The Ranger ews. 18 April 1, 2005 The Ranger News TAGE NEXT Look Homeward Students BYTORl SClIDEBEL Production and rehearsals have begun for Look Homeward Angel, UWParkside Theatre Department's latest show. On March 7. the entire cast was called to talk business and do a full read through, reading their lines aloud to reintroduce themselves to the script after auditions, which were held in the beginning of February. With production on Machinal now wrapped up, the cast and crew are ready to run full speed ahead on this project. Assistant stage manager Gabrielle DuBois, began going to production meetings in the second week of January. and continued working through Spring Break. "I am honored and excited even though I know it'll be hard work," DuBois said of her first stage management position. The romantic leads went to two actors are new to the department this year. Casey McConacbie will play tbe role of Laura, a young woman who finds love in tbe wrong place, and Derek Ewing will be playing the young Eugene, a poetic individual. Although the main plot centers around Mr. And Mrs. Gant, there is a connective love story that blossoms between Laura and Eugene. McConachie, who has been performing since she was young, said, "I'm very excited to have the role Ido for this production. Iwill be working very hard until ~ this production is over and I couldn't be more grateful." Ewing and McConachie joined the theatre program in fall of 2004, and both were in the production of My Fair Lady. Ewing had a role in Machinal. "The difference between Machinal and Look Homeward Angel," Ewing said, "is that even though Machinal made a daring impact and was brilliant, Look Homeward Angel is one of those stories anyone can relate to. about all the different levels of love." Tnother theatre department news, several students will be directing and acting in short plays for Directing I and IT classes. Students of those classes were assigned to pick a section of a play that was to be approved by Dean Yonk, professor and director at UW-Parkside. Then the students had to recruit two to three actors to present it in front of the class. Community members can see the 10 minute plays featured on May 8. Performances of the short plays are free and open to the public. got power? April 5 (5-10 p.rn,) & 6 (8:30-3 p,rn,), 2005 The Union--UWParkside PERFORMANCES OF POWER & PRffiLEGE: Race, Geuder, Class & Sexual Orieutatiou inEducatiou Organized & sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Parkside: Center for Ethnic Studies Office of Equity & Diversily Office of Multicultural Studenl Affairs Additional funding support from: Office of the Chancellor Office of the Provost Plan 2008 Committee College of Arts & Sciences Center for Community Partnerships - Diversity Circles School of Business WOillen~sStudies Program Parkside lniemational Club University Relations & Advancement Special events grant: UW-System's Instittjle on Race & Ethnicity COVERAGE: Very Involved at Parkside Series My Yes is Burning BY GINNY ALWARD One important statement Michael Miller said from the recent Leadership conference was. "Be able to say 'no' by knowing your 'burning yes'" which means try to say no to things that people ask you to do. Miller delivered his presentation with energy and passion, motivating students to be leaders. Sometimes, he said, people really want to do something, but they have too many things on their plate. If someone overloads themselves with commitments or responsibilities, when that one opportunity comes along that they really want, he or she will not be able to do it because they won't have enough time ot energy to commit. "I hope to accomplish in today's seminar to help people to recommit themselves to an organization, their job, and to be able to help some one be better," Miller said, "and to take some of my energy that Ihave and be able to take that energy into their own lives." Miller earned his bachelor's degree in English from Fairfield University in Connecticut and his master's degree in public administration from Framingham State College. He has 15 years of experience working in administrative and sales positions within corporate and university settings. Before his consulting career he was the director of tbe Student Center and Student Leadership Development at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut for four years. He was responsible for the commuter student services, Greek life, leadership development, student center, student governance and organizations and student programming. Miller also worked as a sales representative for United Airlines and held additional management positions in student life and activities at Wentworth Institute of Technology and Loyola University in Chicago. Since 1988 he has volunteered for National Association for Campus Activities (NACA). He was also on the Board of Directors from 1999-200 I. Miller suggested that before getting involved, students should familiarize themselves with the group thal they want to be involved with. This is how people form and develop community, according to Miller. "Take risks," Miller said. "Sometimes, one needs to step out of one's safety zone, risk rejection, and set out to do something without knowing the outcome. "Be positive. Know that one can do something and accomplish a goal. Set goals that are specific and measurable. This means that it can be reached in a certain time." Melissa Sell said, "I heard about it from Mike Schuett, and it looks good on a resume." Mike Scbuett said, "I want to be a better leader." Katrina Edwards, a communications major, said, "I'm an R.A., and it's required that I be here. I'm here for the training." Shannon Holbert, who is in sociology, said, "[Miller's presentation] definitely made me put things into a different light with such examples as time management, goals and motivation," she said. "Everything was great." Jeanni Simpson, a communications major, also said, "More students should have been here. Everybody could get something out of it." "It's high energy, very entertaining and informative. " P ril1."2005 ~ The Ranger News CLEF NOTES One Emcee and One DJ BY NICHOLAS MICHAEL RAVNIKAR Beginning an album called Hip Hop and The Black Arts Movement with an intra that leads into the first song with the words, " ... crazy folks always misuse folks they love," Aquil & DSteele must have known they would provoke some serious thought in their listener. However, throughout the album these south side Chicago natives weave a coherent tapestry of the black diaspora over the eleven tracks that follow with well-blended rhythms and intricate metrics that test the flexibility of the hip-hop lyric. "The Gift" is a track that calls for commitment from every listener to their own unique abilities. It also thankfully subverts some themes of traditional dead white guys like Robert Frost with, "Itook the dark road full of inside jokes and simple pleasures." "My objects are projects that keep my concepts employed/process the complex topics y'all avoid/and box them in context y'aJi can enjoy," Aquil flows over the downbeat in "Can Iget Opeo?" Almost everyone can feel the inspiration enveloping these words just by scanning them. Poetics always implies economics, and "Back to a Place (B.A.M)" doesn't only keep the topic front-and-center in its form, but discusses it openly in an analysis of the slave trade that "scattered capital to make the labor trade greater" to projects and segregated neighborhoods that are "fertile soil" for a nascent future hope. Employing hypotactic sentences like, "Commit to changing each one of my commitments change me," shows this duo not only saying, but doing a') well--something many contemporary artists seem to overlook. The album has such ample instances of accountability to the audience that at times you'll wish a book would be so engaging. "Best of Both Worlds" details the pleasure and difficulty of a long distance relationship, pulling imagery of constellations, precious stones and physics together in Aquil's ode to his fiance. "King of Hearts" is a narrative backed up by a slap bass line and high-hat. The lyrics identify the main character by the cards he carries "because a little superstition helps hold the fears back." It details one man's honest pick-up-line of a lifetime, where "the King of Hearts" asks "Big Momma" to be his partner in self-determination. Knowing that she gets game spit at her every day, he says right off the bat, "All that 'shorty can I get some?' conversation is lame." One can recall a scene off the block with Fred Hampton when he suggests they start a free breakfast program. Though an intense personal expression of two collaborators, it's clear the goal of this album was opening the minds and eyes of others. and one would hope that more people get tbe opportunity to check this album out. Inquiries should be addressed to aquilc@sbcglobal.net. Goes to Show You What's In a Name BY NICHOLAS MICHAEL RAVNIKAR Beginning his EP album Beat Box Vignettes Vol. t, Chicago emcee Seemore Perspective asks his audience, "what good is a soft-spoken crowd rocker?" From start to finish, this album is a not just a musical but also a literary experience. Perspective's dynamic vocals and shocking mouth-born beats tempt the listener along as he subverts hip hop's rhetori.c of bravado for a "word puree" of style and substance all the while. It's also worth noting that Mr. Perspective not only provided the beats and lyrics, but also produced and recorded the entire album. On "Dream Sequence," Seemore and guest-emcee Itch 13 craft a truthful account of the all-too-familiar constraints of time we face every day in the guise of an alarm clock (vl'm still yawnin~When I'm in the middle of a dream"), as well as bringing in philosophlcal and social commentary with lines like "and aren't we only sleeping?/and aren't we only dreaming?" . . . I h "sleep IS my The lyrics also evidence deep. surrealist rnetap lor sue as wetsuit," that extend the meaning of the entire song. Rounding out the track a cappella, Perspective gives listeners something to hope for: "When l' III in the middle of a dream/. interrupred/l'm sooo tired/of this attack upon my sUbstam.:e/ll~ .my head/pushin' away the numbness/Lift my head/And lift my sptrtt up with it." . . W· . I ts the commerCIalism ith "Hypocritics," Seemore Perspective amen of mainstream homozenized culture, "shady motherfuckers/. ., , C> , • , -self/you' re trontm hypocritical motherfuckers/you re frontin on YOU! on everybody else." . ' "he "If you've foro otten/who you are let me do the r~mmdll1g, 'I o h s off mio near-51 ence, says, leading into a beat-box sequence t at taper jolting the mind and ear into the present moment. bl ., k is his incompara e Most satisfying of PerspectIve s war I . delivery, which conveys the sense that the words he Spits /ellh . .. Th I king for compact, we P YSlcally tummg III space. ose 00 . I k further , h' 'IC need 00 no developed. meaningful messages In t. ell"mus than this eight-song collection. 19 Why You Need the Blues BY NICHOLAS MICHAEL RAVNlKAR Without a doubt, The Luna Blues Machine helps even the tide with Ruff 'N' Uncut: Live at the Crib, recorded last year. A four-song extended play like this will always leave a listener wanting more. The band comprises Maritza and Belinda Cervantes, as well as occasional base from John Germlnaro and beat boxing from the versatile Seemore Perspective. At times, Flamenco stylings will bleed into folk and hip-hop influence, such as on the track "Songwriter Man," where the sisters Cervantes both bemoan and celebrate the tragic appeal of artistic, emotionally unavailable men. They seem to offer a piece of honest advice when they say, "Your heart is fragile/to several angles/and in the middle of the night/your conscience got you frazzled/love him up/but let him go/see in a moment or two ... 1 told you so" The song offer listeners second- and first-person perspectives, changing from the voice of the above lines to, "when Ilook into your eyes you don't seem bothered," which begs everyone the question whether or not we ever do. In contrast, "Hippie's Song" is a much more down-beat croon that tastes like love. Lines like "he followed me/up into my world/ not afraid of my love/attacking every tum/not afraid to get burned" combined with the sweet, painful contradiction of "he followed me/ and never will" help the track into reality, Giving listeners something to meditate on, the track closes with a repeated refrain fragment "he will/always," delivered with a sincere mystique that speaks to both conventional relationships as well as the unrequited. Luna Blues Machine is definitely going to be making some waves locally in the next few months, and they're planning a tour in the not-so-distant future. Look out for this great blend of funk, feminine energy and passionate music to soon blow up. ",...,.,..... Seemore Perspective said, "See more perspective." Photo Rebecca McDonald. Who's On Point BY NICHOLAS MICHAEL RAVNlKAR Idris Goodwin is not just an «emcee who performs facilitations," and, although he says be's not "a poet or a prophet" but "jus~ a man.:' with WorkHusdeThinkWrite he goes beyond a pure celebration of hip hop's rich history to provoke his audience to participate, calling for "adventure, not indentured servants." In fact. Goodwin has been very busy in Chicago over the last few years. He released two albums with ~arnl Cre~, w:rote. directed., and produced multiple plays--including his ~ulTent "Hip Hop Opera entitled Pluto--with the Hermit Arts Collective. and IS currently teaching at Young Chicago Authors. Tracks like "Stuck (The Mule Song)" and "Mr. Hipster" call out do-nothing scenesters on their admitted consumerist a~athy, asking them to move toward action--regardless of what form It takes. H laments the confounding influence of a confused "ghetto I .:. that breads "real American[s] out for self' in "Little Big Man:' ell ture f d'?v' b rill asks "Why throw back when you can go orwar . IOU re ut s I . , d." tougher than you think even though you think you re LO~ure . Lin:s of this sort resonate with anyone who's felt despalf,.~d.reveal a , ring indefinite something about the effects of mainstream very mteres I , ;0 culture," whether marginalized or not. . Similes such as "Spittin lyrics from the trash like Oscar the ., h." d "You're runnin' off at the lip like a handlebar mustache, Graue l an I' I yfol yet intellecrual deftness that less-talented emcees would show a P a shy away from. . . , ., "F t t s" sives GoodWill the opportunity to vow he II grab the OOS~ ;0 ., • • . d I' ht it up like flair/and light it up like revolution, light It up rn~anlg " like blunt! and light up your institution and tell you what we want. 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Title A name given to the resource The Ranger News, Volume 35, issue 13, April 1, 2005 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 35, issue 12 Headline Used for newspapers, the Headline element describes the main article of the issue. Wang Whacked! Series Number The series number of the original collection. UWPAC124 Ranger News Text Any textual data included in the document •• , • a , , & • I •••••• , • , ~ ••• . ... ~. . " ' .. .. , rangernews@uwp.edu News······· ·..··..··..·· 3 Opinions & Editorials 9 The Slale 10 Sports 12 Arts & Culture 16 900 Wood Rood Kenosha. WI 53144 WANG WHACKED! Students Rally Against Adminstrative Decision BY JASON GRlFFES AND NICK HONECK Chanting could be heard throughout the halls of UW-Parkside as the students marched in SUppOTtof Professor Xun (George) Wang on at noon on March 7. "We the students shall never be defeated," and "Ain't no power like the power of students and the power of students don't stop," shouted over 70 students as they marched from the Union to Main Place. The protest was hosted by the Revolution, a movement that stands for education, health and non-violence, and was supported by many of the student organizations on campus. The march was amplified as students jumped out of their chairs to join in and rally. Many carried signs in support of Wang some reading "Free Wang" others proclaiming "Wanted - John Keating, Chancellor." "We got the support of students that normally don't come to these things," said August Marie Wagner-Richardson, one of members of the Revolution, "They [students] seem like they really cared." Photographers and cameramen as well as Students march from the Union to Upper Main Place where more than 80 community members wouldprotest Chancellor Keating's decision to recommend tenured faculty member Dr. Xun (George) Wang's dismissal. Continued on page 22 PSGA Elections Begin llY JASON GRlFFES As students return, groggy from spring break, the campaigning will begin for the 2005-2006 Parkside Student Government AIsociationelection. This election will decide the PSGA President, wellas the Vice President and Senators. Candidates for the \IIIrious positions will have a total of nine days to campaign 'lriginningon March 2 I,and continuing unti'l the elections take place March 30 and 3 I. "l feel the election is important because during the year elections .. held within the Senate," said Bethe Batterham, PSGA elections htor. "This is the chance for a lot of good people who wouldn't ltavethe Opportunity to run during the year to be elected by the 1IIIden1 body." Batterharnwas hired to run the election by Chris Semenas, lherwrent PSGA President, and his decision was approved by the studentsenate. She will be running the election along with four other indiViduals. Three of these individuals make up a judicial committee and onesits with Batterharn on an elections committee. These groupsmust remain unbiased throughout the course of the election and areresponsible for assuring that the election remains fair and that allofthe rules are upheld. "Since I have been at UW-Parkside there has not been one clean election,"said Batterharn. "This is why I am elections director, becauseI will not put up with any cheating." Toensure that there is no confusion of the election by laws and thereforeno excuse for cheating a mandatory meeting was scheduled I to lakeplace on March 10. This meeting gives Batterharn a chance to go over the bylaws with all candidates line by line and answer any questions that arose for the candidates. According to Batterham the election is run totally by the students with no interference from -administration. The administrator for PSGA is Deao of Students Steve McLaughlin, who will be available to provide any needed information for the election but does not have any direct involvement with the running of the election or the election process. The one thing that administration can do is discipline any members of the election or candidates for breaking any of the election bylaws. Any student who is enrolled at UW-Parkside is eligible to run for a position in PSGA. The candidates must, however, have a minimum 2.0 GPA and must file a petition with student signatures for nomination. Candidates running for president or vice president must have at least 250 student signatures while candidates who wish to run for senate must have at least 100 student signatures. Currently there are two individuals running for PSGA president: Dave Koss and Nicholas Michael Ravnikar. There are four individuals running for Vice President including Chris Landgrebe, Sheriy Harum, Marie Cooper, and August Marie Wanner-Richardson. There are also at least 19 individuals o petitioning to run for Student Senate. . The voting will take place on March 30 and 31 with official results being given on April 5. These results will determine the student government leadership at UW-Parkside for the next academic year. Compare the candidates on page 8 SPORTS """"''''''"'"~~~-~~'''l Special NEWS 3.Part Feature The Life ofa UW-Parkside Soldier UW-Parkside Wrestling Regional March 11. 2005 ph.262.595.2287 Invasion's Off: So Who's Playing UW-P? BY NICK HONECK The University of Wisconsin-Parkside didn't end up bidding to host the MTV Campus Invasion Tour. It will no longer be bringing UK sensations, Muse, to the campus. The Invasion would have taken place on April 27th or 28th. The Parkside Student Government Association (pSGA) Senate voted to approve $10,000 from a Segregated University Funds Allocation Committee (SUFAC) contingency fund on Friday, February 25th. The $10,000 would have gone a long way towards taking care of the approximate bid price of $20,000. Stephanie Sirovatka-Marshall, Assistant Director of the Union Activities said, "the concert is sort of decided on a first come, first serve basis." Before the bid could be submitted, the committee found out that Muse didn't Want to play the midwest and MTV would comply with the band. That decision effectively ended the bid. "We were very disappointed that we could not get the MTV Campus Invasion Tour," said Emily Rasbomik, head of the Concert Committee, "yet we're trying to maintain a positive attitude and find something else." This isn't [he first time that Parksidc attempted to land the MTV Campus Invasion Tour. A group, headed mostly by members of WIPZ attempted to lure the tour the previous spring semester. The plan fell through when UW-Whitewater got their bid in first and ended up hosting the tour with the band Hoobastank. Continued 011 page. 17 '. ., ARTS & CULTURE 2 The Ranger News March 11. 2005 Letter From The Editor Insanity! Pure insanity! Every time I close my eyes, I see weird grids, colorful abstract shapes and various tints that range from a royal blue to a bright red. I think it's just the back of my eyelids I'm seeing. The insanity happens when sleep depri vation and continuous business are constantl y occurring. I'd like to thank the administrators or whoever is responsible for us having Spring Break this next week. It's definitely necessary. But that's not what's important right now. What's important right now, at the exact moment I type this, is that we are on deadline to get the newspaper out. (lsuppose this may account for the distractingly insane rant I just went on.) Every new issue has been another step up for our staff. With this issue, however, the newspaper has not taken a step up. We've taken a leap. And I feel like we're closer than ever to accomplishing our goal by the end of this academic year. The Ranger News wants to become a respected, credible source of information about the UW-Parkside community, specifically for the UW-Parkside community. Our staff has grown significantly throughout this year. I think back to August 2004, when we had 10 people working for us. Now we have more than 30, and the number is still growing. Our meetings are lively and informative, our staff members are on top of their games, and I could not ask for a better camaraderie among the people I work with here. The growth of our staff has lead to the growth of our readership. We have more people writing for us so we are able to cover more stories that appeal to the interests of our readers. We have more advertising staff members who are able to contact and solicit more businesses to advertise. Advertisements are information. We are developing a graphic design team to take some ease off of our current solo graphic designer, Matt Gonya--who, by the way, has done a superb job of giving the newspaper a solid, eye-catching and journalistic design. On a personal note, since our last issue was published on Fehruary 18, the biggest influence of my life, Doctor of Journalism Hunter S. Thompson.Hied. Fear and Loathing in Los Vegas brought to my attention what journalism was and could be. His books and articles have inspired me like nothing else, and I can honestly say that if it weren't for Thompson, I certainly would not be where I am right now. I might not even be in college. His self-destruction was a tragedy for many people, but the spirit of the good doctor lives on. Enjoy this issue. Keep an eye out for our next one, which comes out April 1. And as always, thanks for reading. He y D. Gaskins EDITOR-IN-CHIEF $28.80 S(S,OO 565.00 $110.00 5195,00 53S0.00 'd Size .... PrieN l/16 hgt!: 2" Ilort. XS'VetI. 1/8 Page: 4' Ilort. KS' VetI. l/Hage: S· x fI" Velf.or3' x S'!torL 1f2P?: 8'x 10' HoIUIS·X 16"Verf. Full POgt!:lO'Hoa. ~ 16' Velf. Double Paga Spreod:l0' x 16' (d) RemainingIssue ht .. AplH ]5, 2'1 May 13 RANGER STAFF E!litor·in·Chief Henry D. Gaskins News Editor Tal Goldwoler Arts & Culture Editor Nicholas Michael Rovnikor Advertising Manager Avi Grewal Staff Writers Joson Griffes, Nick Borns, Tyron Saffold lr., Andrew Krupp, Ihrls Rosin, Nick Honeck, Assistant Editor Prestcn Brown Sports Editor Nick Borns Photograph Staff Daniel Yoris Matt (ate Design Manager Matt Gonyo Copy Editors Amanda Amason Andy Westbrook Opinions & Editorials Editor Sherry Nelson Advisor' Judith Logsdon Business Manager Sonya Gonzolez ffi ThcRangerNcwsbllsmc.clingsevl.'ry M.onday ar noon. AtlSludclllS • and fill::ulty of UW·PnrkSldc tire welcome. Please feel free 10 uuend Have any cornrncms. concerns. questions. or story idea~'! PJCJl~c.·mllil us at: rnngcrnews@owp.cdu • Wc arc located at Wyllie 0-1 ~9C A$$OCI,6,nc Phonc: (262) 595-2287 Fax.: (262J 59~-2295 coutGIAli Advcnisemcms: uwp_nd~@yahoo.com - The Rueger News il> a student-produced publication of the Univcr-ity ofWi.~(;onsm. :arksidc and does /101neccssnrily represent. III whole or in pan, the views of cortege adm1l111.tr.ltors,facull)' ur student'. March 13 3:30 PM: Student Recital, Com Arts D-118 14 12:00 AM: UW-Parkside Spring Break, 11:00 AM: Kenosha/Racine Unified Faculty Art Show, Com. Arts Gallery 15 12:00 AM: UW-Parkside Spring Break, 11:00 AM: Kenosha/Racine Unified Faculty Art Show, Com. Arts Gallery 16 12:00 AM: UW-Parkside Spring Break, 11:00 AM: Racine/Kenosha Unified Faculty Art Show, Com. Arts Gallery 17 12:ooAM: UW-Parkside Spring Break, 11:00 AM: Kenosha/Racine Unified Faculty , Art Show, Com. Arts Gallery 21 11:00 AM: Kenosha/Racine Unified Faculty Art Show, Com. Arts Gallery 18 12:00 AM: UW-Palkside Spring Break, 3:30 PM: Book Study: 'Cararnelo', Union 207 7:30 PM: Arts Alive: Bitchin' Babes, Com. Arts Theatre 22 11:00 AM: Kenosha/Racine Unified Faculty Art Show, Com. Arts Gallery 7:30 PM: Arts: ALIVE!: 'Unsinkable Women' , Com. Arts Theatre 23 11:00 AM: Racine/Kenosha Unified Faculty Art Show, Com. Arts Gallery 12:00 PM: Noon Concert, Union Cinema 24 11:00 AM: Kenosha/Racine Unified Faculty Art Show, Com. Arts Gallery 30 12:00 PM: Noon Concerts, Union Cinema 9:00 PM: Foreign Fi"Im: 'The Way Home', Union Cinema 31 7:30 PM: Foreign Film: 'Tbe Way Home'. Union Cinema Each person 1l111}' take ()IlCnewspaper per issue datto Extra newspapers canbe purchased (or $1 apiece. Newspapers can be tnkcn on a first come. H(.SI serve ba.'ii<"meaning thnr once Ihcy are gone, they are gone. We work on the honor system. bUI viollllOf'l will be pro~lX:utcd for theft. Faculty memhers and Sludems orgllnill)tion~ who wiloh to use The Ranger News in dll~roolllS ~houtd conwlt lhe editor-in-chief lO reserve however mllny free copies Ihey wbh to usc. I ~--NEWS ------=- \~h 11 2005 TheRangerNews 3 ~arc ' :.--- NEWS BRIEFS tABOR Discussion &y .(NIlimW KRUPP (lp Februa!Y 21, a di~n took place in Union Square ab<Jlll a rising issue cAlled TABOR, TaIlOr stl\nd~for the "'tax faY1Il'sBiDOf RlglUs' WlliclJ.is a con~titutiolJ;a1 amendto,ent which aioo$'f<.>jilnit gov"l1lll'lent spending. 'Se<tfilllL!rtrtli< Oil 1.5 Superintendent of Public ction, Elizabeth Bunn4St~ resses Issues of Eau:eat~on Quality Tuition Cost Afu\lJlJl.N"O '~js . . ~~sai litical Rights. Educational hievemem, and Equality of~Justice; tinoStudent Activists Come Together UW-Parkside ~ROSfN An eVent that was open for all to attend. the ~.rdAnnuall:,lti1)o A<:Iivist COnference (11iAC}) was hostedJ;,)! the student loI) Latin<.>s Unidos on Februllry 1.6.:ntis yoo(s theme .wa, ll:igbts, 'Educational Acbievement, and Equaliry of Justice." 1t>AbrllmltnSan!iago, Preside f.~llos Uni1fQil(L,tIt IIlOte jleOJlle to interact wilh universit}'-Qtlrl'f lha/l}USf lite L.U. Mellll1ef$, but \II t& make slife pe<,>ple !lieLatiun 1JIsnes and whell ey're brougbt-out, weclutJind for any of the ISSPes we may baVe 611campus - or ~8 W\\ Want to touch base on:' See/til article Oil Academic Freedom Safe For Now BY NICHOl:AS MlCHAEl: RAVNIKAR With controversy generated around Ward Churchill's appearance at UW- Whitewater, state legislators left the UW system pulling at its collar for a few days this past month at the threat of a stranglehold on academic freedom. Rep. Stephen Nass (R) of the 31st District originally proposed Join Resolution 15 on February 17, a document requesting that the UW System Board of Regents review and possibly dismiss adjunct and tenured faculty who do not meet "honorable academic standards of conduct expected by students, parents and taxpayers ... " The document began by condemning what it called Churchill's "anti-American hate speech." The resolution also advocated the cancellation of Churchill's March I speech at UW-Whitewater. After deliberations, however, state legislation produced Assembly Resolution 8 on February 22, which acknowledged Churchill's right to speak under the first amendment, as well as the historical example that the University of Wisconsin has for protecting academic freedom. Doug Bradley, UW System Director of Communications, commented that Joint Resolution 15 "Never got to the floor. It's dead in the water now. And the event has come and gone, and thankfully everything happened without any violent outburst." uWe weren't supportive of it," he said, regarding the UW System's feelings on the resolution, "We already have rules about tenure and hiring that we feel are better left to the university, not the legislature." There may still be reason for concern, though. Rep. Nass and others who supported the first resolution may want to forward similar legislation in the future, Bradley said. "Nobody is saying that they agree with Churchill is saying," Bradley said, "only that he has the right to say it. Irrespective of whether one is a faculty member, they have the right to say these things." Much of the public clamor may be unfounded, as many who opposed Churchill's appearance based their stance on media reports that quoted "inflammatory" portions of his essay without contextualizing them. Bradley said, '''J haven't, nor do J feel that many others have, read his essay. What's so difficult is that all of this comes through the filters. "The problem is that everyone is listening to what someone else is saying about what someone else said. It's difficult to gauge the truth that way." The University of Wisconsin first became a beacon for academic freedom in a late-19th century case involving Professor of Economics Richard Ely. Ely's writings were vilified in a letter to The Nation from Oliver Wells, who said they constituted "an attack on life and property such as this country has already become too familiar with." A three-member panel appointed by the Board of Regents investigated these allegations, finally declaring Ely a credible authority on political economy. Later, in 1910, the Board of Regents reacted to allegations tbat ociology professor Edward A. Ross was supportive of what it viewed as immoral anarchism. The class of 1910, in order to secure a jeopardized academic freedom, had the famous "sifting and winnowing" statement, whose words helped clear Ely some 20 years earlier, cast in bronze. Regents took the monument as a slap in the face and packed it away from the public eye. After being hauled out five years later, the plaque was stolen in 1956. Duplicates of the plaque were created in 1964. UW-Parkside took possession of them upon itsl968 founding. Bradley added, "The plaque is marvelous. People always point to the 'sifting and winnowing' statement as a prime example of defending academic freedom." 10 JelfO",tvalJ for speeding on CIFl E. to sir"" Weise forJ:uling 10obey the <top.Sign on C'tH G. lQCadena cum, forthe misuse of a handiCap placard al p.n) .• a .elialiOnwl\S i.!!ned to Emanuel sollere fOT operating a motor vehicle after VCCjll';". a Cl(aubn ilJ.InlderParmar on Outer Loop Roadlcnt G. for operaling a motor ut ,'vaIidle1Cpired dr • 13 at !l:5>l'j,.m.. A citation waSI.'Suedto DayVin Hailmon for f.iling to obey tbe stop sign on 39th A,ve:ItUd 13th $1 l1wfi.laty' 1311£10;3Sp~riL,acitHtiOnw3s lssliedto vantee Wil1iam~on CTHUioi' passing in a no passing tone. February 14 aI 8:44 p.n!>,a citation was i..<ued 10 David Jacob for speedinl' at 42 mph In a 25 mph zone on Oul<r Loop Road. Fe!>nial'y 14 at 9":31 p,m" a citatIon was i),ued 10 Ale" Glbes for failing ", olley the Mop sign on Outer Loop Road. Feb(uary 14 at 1 ();03 :p.m., a citation WilsbSlJ~J 10 arJdleyN'ebeJ .for traveling 64 mph in a 45 mph lOU!,) en C1'HE. February 16 .t 5:"22p.m .. a cit'lion was is,ueu 10Daniel Ehlel~ for lr:LVelmg62 mph in ,,45 mpJl lone on em ElSTl-! 3.1. Febtti~t{16l1t ~':14p.ro.ra,citati(Jll'«'a\if!}sued [0 HermatlSingletott, Jt: fotUrivtng ;tn<'m~reglstered lncitor . vemele on C't GIfnner Loop Road febI'uat)' 17at9a.tn.\\,3cltat1oI) wa~ iS~lJed tllC'r'<\igDeGreef [Ofthe tinptopernseof an idelltiflcllliotl card in Ranger Hail. Fe!>rual'y 11at 3:50p.m., a cltati" .. was i>.ued to Azal"el E,,,,ngehsta i.. the t3"nionParking Lot forthe mJ.$uscQfa haooicapplacard.""the pem1itwas collfistated and returned to the Departmcnt llfTranspOnalJon. February 1& 1:29 a.m., Mark Ro;enqw, Ryan Peck. B/lttany Perez, and 1e,>;ka Seal received citations for undera!!" drinking in Ranger llatl. F<lbruary 1~ at 7:51 a.jll., a citation was isstled 10Rachael Bellaire for the nuS"se of a hanuicap plaCard on V~jonCll"c:le, ~mH""as,c~nfi5:C~led.a~dreturn~to (be De~artment Of"tr.iflsporrauon. Fel>rl/aryJ a.m., IIcttali\)n V/;>S issand to JlUl1eS't:001tfor treSpassing inMolinaro n.n. February 22 al :41 a.m., a ~itatlQll wa, Issued m 'Kimberly Sedeska.in the Union tor the misuse of a handi~'p plaCard. The pennlt w,", confiscated and returned to the Departurent of Transportation, All petsOBS whorecelve eilalioa<or,.. _00 frotn tbe UW~Pa,rksidePori"" will Mve their o:nnepO_ in the Poliee 9..., ~, Wwm< to The ~ ~ officea1ld request ,blu ilbeQmlaed witl1in two _ks of!be_ --------- -------- - -- -- ~4 --=_-======~ ~~~~~~~~ TheRangerNews ---------M-a-r-c-h-1_1.:..::, §- ~ OPEN DIALOGUE BY NATE BYRAS The Ranger News holds an open dialogue with various administration officials through the course of each semester. For this issue, the following questions were asked to UW-Parkside College of Arts and Sciences Dean Donald Cress. What are the standards used to become a professor and what is taken into consideration when he or she is hired? A department that needs to hire a new professor needs to pitch the idea to a committee on academic planning. According to Dean Cress, hiring a professor is potentia)ly a million dollar decision. This means the department is willing to take the tiern to fully think through the decision. If none of the candidates meet a certain level of requirements set by the department, the department will probably not hire a professor that year. Instead, the search will be postponed until a worthy candidate is found. The department specifies the exactly what area of expertise is needed, in order to fill gaps in the department. How are student evaluations used in giving a professor tenure? There are many different ways a professor is reviewed for tenure, Cress said. A fellow faculty member could sit in the back of a professor's class and evaluate his or her methods. In the case of a music teacher, the evaluation could be based on the improvement of students' music. The student evaluations are used in determining a professor's tenure track, but there isn't one single factor that completely determines whether or not a professor will receive tenure. Cress said it's a collecting of different evaluation techniques that are used in making the decision for tenure. How often is a professor denied for tenure? Nat all professors get their contract renewed after the three-year mark, so there is a filtering process that takes place before any professor actually receives tenure, according to Cress. Do professors have an obligation to help struggling students? Cress said professors do have an obligation to help struggling students. A professor needs to figure out what is keeping a student from succeeding. A professor needs to keep an open mind and figure out what is stopping a student from reaching his or her full potential. They also should find a way to thoroughly explain what a student is doing wrong, according to Cress. There are seniors that are struggling with math and need the three-credit requirement to graduate. What can they do? Cress mentioned the tutoring center as a resource for struggling students. He said that although some students don't think they will use math, the university has an obligation to make sure that students achieve a basic standard of academic strength in all subject, because inevitably they will need to do simple arithmetic at some point in their future. Math 101 is an option for students who don't feel like algebra (Math 111) is in there ioterest. There is a problem for students who receive an "P" io algebra and then decide they should have taken Math 102 - the "F" will stay on tbe students' record until they pass the class with a higher grade. Political Rights, Educational Achievement, and Equality of Justice: Latino Student Activists Come Together at UW-Parkside Skinheads and the KKK inthe 21st Century: Tactics, Recruitment, and Mobilization on the Internet BY CHRISTOPHER ROSIN An event that was open for all to attend, tbe 3rd Annual Latino Student Activist Conference (LSAC)). was hosted by the student organization Latinos Unidos on February 26. This year's theme was "Political Rights, Educational Achievement. and Equality 01" Justice." According to Abraham Santiago. President of Latinos Unidos (L.U.), "'We wanted more people to mteract with the university-other thanjust people that are L.U. Members, but we also wanted to make sure people understand the Latino issues, and when they're brought out, we can find some of the answers for any of the issues we may have on campus - or any of the other issues we want to touch base on." The LSAC conference, which took placc from 9 a.m.-3 p.I11., was held in Union Square, with workshops that took place in Molinaro Hall. Prestigious guest speakers such as Dr. Enrique Figueroa and Dr. Caleb Rosado. as well as different speakers presenting during the workshops were welcomed to the university. Among the issues were: immigration. student activism and empowerment, networking in the workforce. and unity Some of these needs were addre sed by students from Sociology Professor Pat Goldsmith's "Latinas and Latinos in the U.S." class. who prepared group projects that were displayed during the conference. and voiced some of the issues in the Kenosha and Racine communities that were evident in transcribed interviews with local Hispanics. "At present:' said Goldsmith. "this pan of the project is busy developing a survey that will be administered to ncnprofirswho presently are providing services to the community." Goldsmith said, "In addition to examining the BY AMBER TAYLOR On March 2 Paul Rivas. UW-Milwaukee dissertator in Urban Studies, presented his research on the Skinheads and KKK in the 21st century, especially in reference to their use of the Internet in the propagating of hate messages. This event was sponsored by the Center for Ethnic Studies and the Communication Department. Rivas started his research after the Oklahoma Bombing on April 19. 1995. "My first instinct upon bearing of the bombing was lslamic terrorist, but the thought of them hitti ng Oklahoma City seemed odd." Rivas said. It was when it came out that this terrorist was an American, Timothy McVeigh that Rivas wanted to know how such hatred toward his own people could consume an American like Me Veigh. The Skinheads are our newest hate group and don't have the polished ideology ~""'lr------,,:-------------- of the other groups, but they are leading the recruitment of hate groups, These groups started out as a non-racist British music movement. The Skinheads follow the nee-Nazi ideology. and may or may not be Christian or religious. Their websites tend to appear more gang like and often center on while power rock. The KI;JIlis Our oldest hate group and has strong traditions that it tries to rely on. They ponray Ihemselves to be ctefenderh of white Christianity in America. M,tny of the Klan groups have a political-part like structure, which is absent in the transcripts. as the 'Latinas and Latinos in the U.S. class' did. my senior seminar class is analyzing census data to understand the growth and economic standing Oflhe Racine Hispanic community. They are also researching what services are presently bcmg provided and \l.here there is a shortage of service s" using the above mentiOned survey. These students will develop a statement on the Hispanic need ...in (he area to be u-..ed by the Hi"'panic Roundtahle of Racine ttl apply for grant money, hopefull) from the United Way. "'A lot of times." said Santiago. "Latinos seem to segregate themselves into different ethnic groups Such as Mexicans or Puerto Ricans. ect. but we're all dealin(J e with the same issues, and we need to come together-and it also seems like the same thing with African-Americans anti Lnti nos." Eduardo Vargas III, an advisor with UWParkside's Student Support Services, who attended the conference stated, "Anytime an event like this conference takes place. it's mainly those who are already 'ware 01" the problems that attend: it would he nice to have other student, and especially faculty, geuing involved." Vargas also mentioned that in the fall. the university Ivill be hosting a multicultural conference. AMSLC. in which he encourages everyone to parucipate in. Upcoming events for L.U. include the Latino Film Festival in March and World Fest the week after Spring Break. In addition to the celebration of'<Cinco de Mayo:' L.U. will have an end of the year event honoring graduating seniors within the student organization. Also. everyone is encouraged to attend next year's LSAC event, which will be organized by the next President of L.U. Skinbeads. They have identifiable leaders, fundraising pages, issue platforms, and often deal with mainstream but conservative issues. The messages of hate, separatism, no race mixing, no immigration, homophobia, and even sexism is common of these ites. Besides the Oklahoma Bombing, the emotional impact was greater for Rivas because his daughter was the same size and age of Baylee Almon, a young girl who was killed in the bombing and immortalized in the picture of being carried out in a fireman's arms, " I saw my daughter in these pictures and decided to pursue studies In the area," said Rivas. "When my second daughter was born, she was named Baylee in honor of Baylee Almon's honor." Rivas will be visiting the memorial in Oklahoma in April to mark the lOrh anniversary of the bombing. ~,ll~' ~20:.:0:.::5 -....:T~h::=e~R~a~n~g=e~r N~w~s~ =-5 ~ ..... PSGABEAT ---- - RlSTOPHER ROSIN Byell On March 3, Parkside Student Government . (PSGA) sponsored State Superintendent AllianceinstrUctionLibby Burmaster's visit to 01public th -- arkside,to discuss e pressing Issues of the vW-;h- _s. her education system. Burmaster said that d - - .. 'h,votedagainst the blUget mcreasm b g tuition, and , uppOrlSdeve opmg mentors ip programs "lsheS ",a forming scbools and teachers to promote roruan~ty_basedlearning. "The best teacbers make the cofillD ed U cation" said Burmaster. "If you really want to beslU' d e the world, you can 0 an awful lot as a public chang " bOOI teacher. sC Burmaster, who voted against tuition increases . saidthat the budget on the table would allow fll'lce, f ducati . fundingin the UW-system 0 e ucanon than m ::etiOns, and she believes that the government should . t morein higher education. "My primary goals are mv%se the achieving gap by increasing opportunities for lO~ntsto go on to college with the skills they need for : 'ohmarket." She also placed empbasis on recruiting ~ leachersof different ethnic backgrounds, and developingties between scbool and community. [For re information see article by Anna Fabiano] JIlJ1 • I In other news, Michae Duchac-LEG. OIR.- recently prepared the PSGA Legislative Affairs committeeReport, in wbich he stated that PSGA has corne together and put forth their best effort to make cenainthat our legislators are listening to students' voices wiib regardto the Governor's Budget Proposal. Local Le~slatorswere on campus on February 28, and were availableto answer questions. Students are advised to CQlllact their legislators to voice concerns about tuition. [)ucb" said, "If students don't call, write or visit I kgislators from their district, we will, once again, see anothertuition increase." Also, some attention has been given to the Voter !.D. Bill,which allows only those with in-state driver's licensesand state ID cards to be able to vote. Duchac said that, "Whilethe intention of the bill is good, the effects for some citizens will be simply disastrous. Students don't take part as it is. and with this new restriction, it's juslone more way to Block the Vote:' Duchac mentioned ibat studentshave been using UW IDs since the I960s to \'Ole. butthis option is no longer available to students. Badger State Industries, the Moral Choice? BY ERIKA BOUTROS Ever wonder exactly where nil of the hard earned money you pay for tuition goes? Of course a majority of your dollars go to pay faculty and towards new technology to improve the quality of education, but what if you were told you that your money also went to pay prisoners. The state of Wisconsin mandates that UW-Parkside as well as all other public Wisconsin universities use Badger State Industries (BSI) when purchasing a majority of our furniture and many other necessary items on campus like signs and paper goods. The reason we have to buy from BSI is because we get quality products at cheaper prices, so all of those chairs and desks you see in the faculty's offices, and even the toilet paper you use in the restroorns is produced by people who have committed crimes ranging anywhere from petty theft and drunk driving to rape to murder. BSI is a vocational training program within the state of Wisconsin's prison system that works for offenders. The prisoners are given jobs and receive paychecks. These paychecks are kept by the employees of BSI or are sometime also used towards things like child support or to pay restitution to victims or their families. BSI produces goods and services at prices that compete with local area merchants, but the only companies that can purchase from BSI are tax supported public institutions or any other non- profit agency. "We do get some nice stuff from BSI, like the large sign off of highway E and 31, although there has been controversy in the past because of the competition with local merchants," said Bob Fink, the purchasing director here at UW-Parkside. UW-Parkside has been using BS] since we were first established in 1968 and with a conflict of morals, some students agree that BSI is a good thing for public universities to be involved with because it gives prisoners a chance to learn skills and pay back to their communities. Others disagree with the mandate because BSI contributes to the well being of people who have committed crimes against our society. No matter what the students believe about BSI they will continue to stay Uw-Parkside's number one source for many goods. TABOR Discussion BY ANDREWKRUPP OnFebruary 21. a discussion took place in Union Squareabout a rising issue called TABOR. Tabor 'landsforthe "Tax Payer's Bill 01Rights" which i~aconstitutionalamendment which aims to limit go~emmentspending. The pro-TABOR government official whoattended the meeting. was Joan Hanson who isthedirectorof tax and corporate policy, and is involved with Wisconsinmanufacturers and Commerce. The antiTABORofficial at the meeting was Michael Serpe who is anAdministrativeAssistant and Lobbyist to Kenosha CountyExeculive Allan Kehl. According to an article written by the Wisconsin BudgetProject,TABOR's constitutional amendment inclUdescaps on government spending, public referenda ontax increases(or extensions) and new bonding. and a prOCessforreturning revenue growth above the spending C'dP~tothe laxpayers via automatic rate cuts. Manysupporrers of TABOR feel that the state governmentcurrently has a blank check which allows the state to spend as much money as it wants on anything that it wants. If certain limitations on government 'PendingWereimposed, it is believed that the lower laxesfromTABOR would result in businesses making lIioIt money which would allow them to employ more P<ople. Lower taxes would also give taxpayers relief Ollllany of the taxes they pay now and would increase b'bertyfor all citizens. . Manyof those who are against TABOR feel that if It wasenacted, the caps on spending would result in cuts The Ranger News sends 10 to San Francisco for Newspaper Convention BY NICK HONECK San Francisco is known for many things, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and some of the most colorful streets in the country. From February 23-:27, 10 members of The Ranger News staff found out first hand about those American icons. They were there for the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) Newspaper Convention. In order to attend the trip, staff members of The Ranger News had to qualify for the trip by writing an essay on why they wanted to go. "They (Ranger News team) need and deserve the information to bring them to a higher level of what they practice. Plus, it's an incredible way of solidifying the staff as a team." said Editor-in-Chief. Henry D. Gaskins about the advantages of attending the convention. The staff attended some of the 75 or more short courses, workshops. and keynote speeches that were given at the convention. "We don't have a journalism department here at UW-Parkside, so it's important for our staff to see trends in other college newspapers. to learn tips of the trade, and to get a chance to talk to professionals in the newspaper industry -, said Gaskins. Each staff member was then required to write a worksheet about the course that they attended in order to convey the information to the rest of The Ranger News staff upon returning to UW-Parkside. The worksheets asked three important questions about the courses such as: what the person learned, how the information can be implemented. and how the information could be communicated to the rest of the staff. "1 wanted to find a way where we could go to as many (workshops) as possible and communicate as much information as possible from all of them to our entire staff," said Gaskins. The staff was also given time to see some of the sights in San Francisco. Several staff members took boat trips to Alcatraz, and some went sightseeing at the Golden Gate Bridge. Gaskins said, "I walked the streets of San Francisco in my free time. It's such a cultured town. The architecture is amazing everywhere you look. And the people are amazing. The trees are great. Icould go on and on." Yet, this definitely was a trip where the main objective was learning; every staff member was required to be up for the first short course at 9 a.m. each day. There were several things about our paper that impressed other people. "Dave Waddell, advisor from The Orion, a college daily at Chico State University in California. liked my hard-nose policy on if you are a part of the newspaper you are not part of student government. and if you are part of student government you are not part oflhe newspaper," said Gaskins. Yet, The Ranger News reaped many benefits from the convention. The staff met people from allover the country and that, "brought on fresh ideas and lit us all up. making us excited and proud to be part of what we do." said Gaskins. UW-Parkside will also reap benefits from The Ranger News attending the ACP Newspaper Convention. Gaskins said, "The newspaper is vital to any college campus. It's also vital to geuing people interested and involved - everything that goes along with civic engagement. That doesn't mean just finding out the good things and events that are happening; that would make us propaganda or a UW-Parkside public relations mouthpiece. What our role really is is 10 figuring out where problems are, investigating why they are there, figuring out how they can be fixed, and getting people interested in the truth. A great display of truth relating to the genuine interest of the community is ultimately what we hope for. The convention put it in perspective for all of us. and it's not just the newspaper that benefits from it. The university will also." in social programs that benefit society. A major concern. however. is the reduction in the quality of schools due to limits on, what many feel to be, an already squeezed budget that would result from TABOR's lax cuts. It is also predicted that TABOR would dramatically increase the cost of higher education due to the lack 01 funding that the state could provide to the UW system. Whichever side one looks at. it is agreed that TABOR would have a definite effect on how the state would be governed and would impact the lives of every citizen in the state of Wisconsin. To learn more about TABOR and its proposals in Wisconsin, visit '·http://www.witabor.orgf'. For an - of TABOR visit "hnp://www.wccf.org! alternate view . . t /taborresources htm".Sources: www.wltabor.org projec s . hltP://oldweb.uwp.edulc1ubS/PSgalNewsffABOR%20thre atens%20Higher%20Education.hrm 6 March 11, 2005 NiWS FEATUR A three part series examining the lives of UW-Parkside students deployed overseas The Ranger News Petrowski's company looks onward after being fired upon at the Sa'ath Party Headquarters. SY SHERRY NELSEN Everyday in the Middle East, there are reports of insurgency uprisings. suicide bombings, and war casualties. For some students at UW-Parkside, these events are more than just news reports; they are a part of everyday life. As the war progresses, soldiers are returning home and settling back into their civilian lives. Some of these soldiers are students at UW-Parkside. In this series. the experiences of three soldiers deployed overseas will be examined. Aaron Petrowski, a 23 year-old business major, and a Marine, shared his experiences on being deployed to Iraq. Petrowski and his company left by ship during the first months of the war from Norfolk, VA. After slopping at various ports for fuel, they arrived in Crete. From Crete, they flew by plane to an undisclosed location in Iraq. Their final leg was by helicopter, and they landed in Mosul, The landing in Iraq proved to be a rude awakening. Petrowski describes, "It was in the middle of the war, so as soon as we hit Iraq and unloaded the planes, we heard what 1 guess ... was an air strike. As soon as we got out it was just explosions ..." The company's luck didn't improve when they made their helicopter landing in Mosul. Petrowski recalls, "We started taking incoming when we were flying in. Ttwas pretty noisy, but when I saw the door gunner going crazy ... and shooting, I figured we were taking fire:' Although their company was targeted repeatedly, Petrowski felt lucky. He said, "We were active duty, [so] we got to train cohesively as a company for nine months. We were a pretty tight team; pretty much all of the weak links had been weeded out." Petrowski's month long deployment consisted of both good and bad experiences. He described his worst experience as being stranded in a building with his company after securing the Ba'ath Party Headquarters. As the 80 soldiers ran for cover, tens of thousands of angry Iraqis gathered outside. The soldiers endured what Petrowski described as, "a real middle-eastern stoning experience." Eventually, rhe soldiers ran out of ammunition, and had to sneak out of the building during the night 10 safety. As for the best experience, Petrowski described the unity of his company, "Honestly, it was at that time when it was just us against them. They're some bonds you'll have that you'll never forget:' When Petrowski returned home, he faced some problems adjusting back to civilian life. He explains. "There were some times when I first got home and [ was pretty jittery. [didn't like a lot of people around, or a lot of people touching me." Since his return from Iraq, Petrowski has also had some time to reflect on some of the issues surrounding deployed soldiers, including the Abu-Gharib prison scandal and the notorious weapons of mass destruction. Petrowski explained, "I know we're supposed to be setting the example. I don't condone that at all, but I'm just worried that we're going to start making the prisoners lives better than the [lives of the] soldiers in the field, and when that happens, there's a problem." Petrowski explained how the border between Iraq and Syria is unguarded, and how easy it would be to transport weapons of mass destruction into Syria. He said, "Certainly, Sadam Hueissen needed to be Slopped. whether we did it now or in a couple of years." Due to their loyalty and trust for each other, Petrowski's company had only one fatality. In fact, camaraderie is what Petrowski said he misses the most. If he were ever called to war again, he said, "I would just hope that going back in, I could get a unit as good as when I went in to Iraq." Often, for Petrowski and soldiers like him, the most relied upon item for their survival is the comrade standing next to him. Petrowski (second from left), regroups with other Marines outside a Fedaheen Division bUilding. Petrowski (center) and comrades stand proudly after securing the Sa'ath Party Headquarters. ~�1:..., 2:::0:.::0~5 ~ ~T~h~e~R~a~n~g!e!...r N~e~w~s --.!....7 ~ Child Care Center at vW-Parkside UW Disability Funds Slashed BY AMBER TAYLOR In 2003-2004, 4,435 students who were enrolled at UW System institutions had a disability that was both documented by the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities and made the student elizible for services from the institution. Out of these 4,435 students, 341 students were enrolled at UW-Parkside. These services included taped textbooks, enlarged materials, note takers, interpreters and brai!. With the cost of direct services increasing the amount of funding keeps decreasing. . . Tn~titutjons continue to struggle to keep up with the rising cost of services for students with disabilities. Several mauruuons have reported budget loss of Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) funding. This loss, $1 million for the next academic school year, has had an impact on institutions trying to meet the cost of the services. The decrease in funding from DVR is another budget cut for the institution because it will have to find the funding elsewhere to cover the cost of the mandatory services. Not only did DVR slash UW System disability budgets, but the governor did likewise. In a letter of budget recommendations, one of the items the governor of Wisconsin denied was the maintaining service for students with disabilities. Renee' Sartin Kirby, coordinator for the disability services and part of the Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD), a national organization conunitted to full participation of persons with disabilities in postsecondary education. AHEAD dynamically addresses current and emerging issues with respect to disability. education, and accessibility to achieve universal access . Kirby, along with other faculty and staff members, did not find out about the final budget cut until February 8. when the governor made his address. Students with disabilities have the right to take advantage of services offered to them under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. What is the disability service department's plan of action? Faculty and students have started to write letters to representatives about how they feel about the proposed elimination of the budget cuts. Students and members of AHEAD have also visited Madison to lobby for students with disabilities. AHEAD is a national organization and is the premier professional association committed to full participation of persons with disabilities in postsecondary education. AHEAD dynamically addresses current and emerging issues with respect to disability, education, and accessibility to achieve universal access. "Uw-Parkside has always been good to students with disabilities," Kirby said. "The administration is very supportive when it comes to services and accommodations." State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Elizabeth Burmaster, Addresses Issues of Education Quality and Tuition Cost Y CHRISTOPHERROSIN . B The 1110st diverse campus III the UW-system would e [0 a large number of non-traditional students, "hol11 . finishi . f which are parents pursuing or rus mg their .,,,,,0 . ariJ th Child I e degrees. Prim . y, e I Care Center serves :01 es c dOntSbut is also open to faculty/staff, as well as the \10 e , :ommunity. . . c Accordingto the director of the Child Care Center, Ro bbins "We provide a pre-school program which Janel . , forchildren four weeks old to four years old. It cartS . . . lIoW l! a scope and sequence 111 which each year expands W .,' the ,killsof the previous year. Activities at the center include "circle time," Iv incrstories. songs, an, etc. The older children m~ 0' . Ic;U1ltheletters of the alphabet, pnnting, numbers, and n "nO They also learn a thorne: recently, the theme (()U II C' . wasaboutdinosaurs and fossils. In the past. they've done projectS such as shapes, various kinds of animals, and Renaissancetheme when they all became knights for ~eweek.They also role-play different characters from 'IOries. including characters from Dr. Seuss books. Snacks are provided in the morning and nfternoons. "We usually try to stick to nutritious snacksunless it's special birthday treats, or something like that," ",d Robhins.Medications can be administered by having the parentssign a medical administration form. The Child Care Center has been licensed since 1972 throughthe State of Health and Family Services. Originallyit was located in a church basement on Highway E, and the location has moved several times, hut settled in the 1980s at its current location on Wood Road,nextto Tallent Hall. The rate is currently $3.55 per hour for "fantsandtoddlers of students, and $3 per hour for preschoolers.There is a minimum requirement of two days per week,with four hour time periods for each of those days. Start and end times are based on parents' schedules,and the center is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Currently, there are 32 staff members working with the C'hildcare. Also. Robbins said that she is making efforts to relievethe financial burden the center has encountered In debt."I've been working with Dr. Strider and some ofihepeopleon campus as far as different ways to cut ~ings.A lot of people are affected. and that's why]' ve ~n tryingto be very careful in making ajudgment. I've b:to tryingto do it without raising fees-but there are no guarantees."Reportedly, the debt is around $30,000. "It Jidn', happen over night. so it won't go away overnight." Robbins said that the children will benefit with illsto help prepare them for the future, "They're going to walkaway from here with a very positive image of 'hemselves.They're going 10 understand ways, 1O handle 'lluauonsbesides fighting or crying-using their words. They'regoing to leave here with some strong basic skills forsuccess as they prepare for kindergarten and move on ~rnughschool." BY ANNA FABIANO "This is the most challenging time in the history of Wisconsin," said Elizabeth Burmaster, State Superintendent of Public Instruction on March 4 in Upper Main Place. "With unprecedented cuts in public education, with fiscal and budget problems this state has never seen, with federal intervention we've never had before. and the poverty rate in the state at its highest in the last 10 years, the state of Wisconsin is facing many challenges:' Burmaster, a former Wisconsin teacher and . principal, spoke of the agendas and accomplishments of the PK~16 Leadership Council and the New Wiscom·in Promise, both of which are programs designed to overcome the predicaments Wisconsin has been facing in the education system. According to Burmaster, the goal of the PK-16 Council is to "create a seamless educational system, from pre-kindergarten through college, ensuring a high-quality educational system, and contributing to the economic development of the state:' The NeH' Wisconsin Promise. which is the focus of Burmaster and her administration, is a plan to raise the achievement of all Wisconsin students and to close the gap between economically disadvanraged children, and their peers. Burmaster states that the best way of doing this is by, "making sure that we have highquality instructors in the schools, recruiting teachers of color, and most importantly, making the connection between the school and community:' Burmaster also tackled the issue of college tuition. "As a member of the Board of Regents, Ihave voted against the past two budgets because they raise tuition for the students," Burmaster said. The way to get back into equilibrium is through more state aid. The state of Wisconsin, our government, must invest more in higher education so every young person has the access and opportunity to go to college to get the skills and knowledge needed for the job market, to turn around the economic status of the slate, and to move people out of poverty." Burmaster then said it was vital that students also join the fight to lower tuition, by student governments contacting legislators and government officials. "Fight for financial aid," she said. We're moving in [he right direction. but we need to fight for more." She pointed out how Wisconsin has been moving in the right direction by investing more in the university system than in corrections for the first time in 10 years. The PSGA (parkside Student Government Association) has been busy lately. By Tori Schuebel Theweekend of Friday 18 through Sunday 20 a budget conference was held here at Parkside,in which student governments, as well as anyone wanting to attend, came from allover Wisconsin to discuss, "very positive topics about the budget and I think that studentscame away with a real game plan as to how to talk and act about the budget." DaveKoss,PSGA Vice President, stated. He also added, ''The Conference went well, we had aim P ksid "I think that students ost 100 student leaders from across the state at ar Sl e. COJne awaywith a real game plan as to how to talk and act about the budget. Parkside "P!tsenledvery well with 15 students. Parks ide students participated in the conference - Wellas helped with the logistics of hosting the conference. I got many positive h I "Th PSGA COmmentsfrom United Council Staff as well as students from other sc 00 s. e also . F hruary 21 in Main Place, covereda meeting of students and 5 local legislators on e , n Doo hi . th cond year they bave come. n.The PSGA invited them to come and talk, t s IS e se 1ltis t king any questions about, Was a crucial meeting where students were open 0 as "Do . d TABOR" tnesticPartnership, Jobs after College, Job growth, Voter illBill, an . ' as staled b Id b edulclubs/psgaJ, which y Koss. Tabor can be viewed at http://o we .uwp. discu " .' . 1 dment that will forever change sses, Politicians are proposing a constltutlOna amen theWaytaxes are decided and spent. The amendment, AJR . d 55 ffi . spendmo at the state an ,would impose the following constitutional changes a ecttng eo local governments: caps on spending; public referenda on tax increases (or extensions) and new bonding; a process for returning revenue growth above the spending caps to the taxpayers via automatic rate cuts; and detailed requirements for emergency funds and budget stabilization funds. The plan, called the taxpayer bill of right (TABOR) is not an original idea but a standard first put into work in Colorado. Colorado residences enjoyed growth and an improving economy in the 19905 as so many northwestern states. Now, with the "state's declining bond rating, its sharp increase in unemployment in recent years. and the fact that it ranks at or near the bottom in many areas of education spending." as taken off the PSGA website link above. There are more details on the link above. "Students got candid response from their elected representatives. I thought that the Q&A form brought in many new faces and average students were able to ask questions," Koss stated. Samantha Kerkman, one of the attending legislators, reassured students by explaining," 42 other states have some form of stale restraint, and it is good for tax payers." Another legislator, Wirch, confirmed her statement by adding, "this could be coincide with an economic development, which could attract new jobs.'" The PSGA thought both event went well, and Koss said, "PSGA did a great job of representing Parkside to other students and to our state Legislators." 8 The Ranger News March 11, 2005 Introducing the Two PSGAPresidential Candidates Dave Koss BY JASON GRIFFES "1 feel that my plan and vision for the student body is something that can be explored and presented to them [the students] and will be a positive thing," said Koss, who is the current Vice President of PSGA. The slogan that Koss stands behind is "A stronger student body through effective communication." This is what he hopes to implement at UW-Parkside by enhancing communications through all aspects of the campus. Koss wants to make student government more accessible to students in an effort to get students more involved. While he feels that this year PSGA has done a good job for student organizations he believes that it can be more accessible to all aspects of the student body. Another thing that Koss would like to do is create better programs for the students. "I'm going to hire directors that understand their roles and I'm going to set clear goals for them and they are going to go out there and design programs and events that will get students involved." He also wants to make sure that students are sitting on the faculty committees so that they know what is going on, on the faculty level. Finally, Koss wants to make PSGA and its members accountable for their actions. "This year was the first year in a while that student government hasn't been corrupt, and I want to keep that up." This would include having more input on who sits on SUFAC and how it is run, and making the directors accountable for what they do. Koss's slate is the STAR slate which stands for Students Talking About Real Issues. He is one of the oldest serving members in PSGA and is the current vice president. In the past, he has served as a senator and has been involved in partisan politics for a long time. He will be a senior next year and is doing a double major in political science and history. Running witb him on the STAR slate is Chris Landgrebe, who is also a member of PSG A. Nicholas Michael Ravnikar BY JASON GRIFFES ... ik . The contender running against Dave Koss IS Nicholas Michael Ravni ar, who IS running for the Revolution platform. "The main reason I decided that there needed to be another presidential candidate was because there was only one candidate and that would not be a democratic election," said Ravnikar. "I wanted there to be another option [for the students)." The Revolution is an idea that recently started and put forth a platform that Ravnikar thought was strong and one which the students could identify with. "The revolution believes that all human beings have the right to a free education, free health care, and non-violence," said Ravnikar. "What we want is transparency in university operations. Furthermore we believe that these operations should reflect the will of the students, facully, and all campus labor at UW-Parkside" The main issue that the Revolution has in regards to PSGA currently is that students do not know what PSGA has done thus far. Ravnikar would like to open up the tines of what PSG A is doing by baving better communication with local and campus media. He would like to open the lines of communication by making students more aware of what PSGA is doing. This would include sending out the agenda of PSGA meetings through (he student list serve which is not currently done. "Everybody should know what's going on and what decisions are being made," said Ravnikar. "Part of the benefit of a community as diverse as Parkside is, is that we do have ability to build our own know ledges and convert that knowledge into information, and share it." Ravnikar was a re-entry student last semester and will be a senior next year. He is currently majoring in English. In the past. he was president and founder of Word the Poetry Collective at Columbia College, an English tutor for the past five years, and has produced many small press journals. Running with him for Vice President is August Marie Wagner-Richardson. The best way to get seen on campus Contact our advert@uwp_ads@yahooocom Advertise with The Ranger News )'\QUlolS amputers (&47}395·6046 (224)730·0603 .I\epair or Upgrade any PC make or modql • VIrus f'\emova • Pick up and delivery is availabl\1 • Op<!n 1 days a week • Any kind of softwar€ - Computer training '"Custom bull' PCS '"Any type of hardware Call us for all of your computer needsll]! You braak 'em We fix lam kkfix@sbcglobal.net , i Opinions Editorials The Ranger News March 11, 2005 100 WORDS OR LESS r SGA Elections Voting on this campus has never had a huge turnout, and this year's student vernmenIelection is really important. You should come out and vote March 30 and II. ~BetheBatlerham ~GAElecrions Director bte for Pinocchio for PSGA elections! He just like our PSGA elect ~aders- get drunk on trips and acts like an ass, lies to student about change,and takes the bait and is swallowed by the biggest beach whale at rarkside. Vote Pinocchio! He too is a block of wood' lJoseph Du ncan I pathy I often hear complaints 011 campus. The problem is that no body expresses their oice.The" I00 Words or Less" column in every issue of The Ranger News is intended I,serveas an open forum for anyone to complain. compliment, or comment on any !sue the contributors bring up. Specifically addressing administrators and student government: you could bring ~urthoughts and opinions to The Ranger News, which would allow your piece of ~indto reach more than 2,000 community members. I promise The Ranger News won't ensor or refuse to print your thoughts. Henry D. Gaskins lditor-in-Chief,The Ranger News. AllUW·Parkside community members are encouraged to send 100 words or less to rangernews@uwp.edu. Need more than 100 words? Send commentaries of no more than 650 words to hmgernews@uwp.edu. While all 100 Words or Less submitions will be printed, tommentaries are subject to the approval of the editorial staff of The Ranger News. fCreditCards and YOU. 1heReality of the Plastic ... Do you have a credit card for the GAP, Target, KOHI.:S, Express J\!len, or the plain ole' IVlasterCard, Visa, Discover, or American Express? Do you pay the minimum payment every month? Are you on time paying your blU? How about those interest percentages??? Do you know what a credit report is? Once you leave this session you will be 'Will-informed of the ins and outs of credit cards. Tuesday:, Marcn29 3:30pm Union 106 Tania Rodriguez uestion of the Issue Do you think college administrators have a right to censor which speakers come to campus? Looking in to Life No, any spoken word should be heard by an audience, but it is our job to choose how to apply it. Mike Brooks Philosophy Major Age2J Absolutely not! The ideal of our university is the sifting and winnowing of ideas, the good ideas will remain, and the bad ideas will be blown away by the wind. Patrick McGuire Senior Lecturer English No, because college is a place of higher learning whereby you don't have to believe or support what people's views are, but we should have access to different views and ideals. GiGi Oliver Women's Study Major Age 40 No. The only reason they would have the authority would be if it involved the safety of the students. Ashley Huffrnan-Ashra Economics Major Age 20 No. We're supposed to have absolute freedom. Who are they to say what's right and wrong? The idea of censorship is the complete antithesis of freedom. Jason Creel English Major Age2l By Pete Klugiewicz Written & Created by the Satirical Writer Guild Parkside Threatened With Invasion Keooma, II'J - F.m'li~r lhls month PlifL,ioo lifiaaL fC<-ch'Cd m1tificalion Ibm ).In'may be pl:mnillf an alllICl: IIll>u.OO spong bI'Cilk.. under lhi: pl\:l~n", "i a ~'<'ncat:>l\"''jlS~s allti!d 'CUllpu;. In\'.'lsioo ~ hlflner 1>.1n Sl:mlllry (,f Product"'" (1\ ho opIM h) remain nalliCth,j al.aP~'i~Stulli); s141edthnt n:a. s,ming behind !>\Jdl;>nilt\ a.'ion ., be\'aU'!l '1>ilring: Iho! 80's :MTV launclled .'l \'OO1p1UgnUlllcquir<::1l"'1 Il'lI.:>"ndlll.! !be) a<::Wlllpli .hed jugl thaI. 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ThlIt w'CUI ngbt O''Cf m]' bt::11(UM yeah. iI ",'a'1Il1 0Qr,'1 llT1t'an,ju:>t ev<rytbmlll'm lhillkin' - )'Otl ",ere rig,IJt tIt<:re, mlln.like,lxl.m! Y'know. like IhalllUY... M TV? •..with lhefoodand '<tllff?Mlln,.. tood.,. thIllsoundSl'eallygood righl now. I think I'm llOnna~ClIt ~g. uw-ParksideSports 12 The Ranger News March 11, 2005 THE RESILINGSPill Fred Joseph Tries Relentlessly Tries To Escape BY NICK BORNS There were many wrestlers injured and beaten at the 2005 NCAA II Midwest Reaionaj: o , however, hey were not from UW-Parkside. UW-Parkside hosted eight other teams on February 27 when four of its wrestlers did well enough to advance to NCAA II National Championships in Omaha, NE starting March II. Even though each wrestling match is usually just six minutes, the mat time is really the completion of entire season '5 training and preparation. "You got to get your team to peak at the right time. For us, this time of year is when our wrestlers are at their physical best. You maintain their level of [athletic] performance.by doing short intense practices and by elevating the quality of training while reducing the. I'ti(>lO: Daniel Yl\ri~ Malt Gets Back At Central Missouri Wrestler. UWParkside Pins to Win and Move to Nationals quantity of the time spent training:' says James Koch, UW-Parkside's veteran wrestling coach. The wrestling team has its own room to practice in at the SAC. and they regularly use the weight room. "Some of these guys come here in the morning to do training on their ownwhich is a high [level of] commitment considering the practices," according to Coach Koch. Not only do these athletes need to maintain peak phy!cal performance, they have strict weight classes in which they wrestle. "The NCAA has v';ry strict guidelines regarding making weight." Koch said. There is an extensive rulebook that closely governs the weight loss practices of NCAA wrestlers since the 1998 deaths of three wrestlers who were h\arch 11, 2005 - . 13 tI)'inghard to cut their weight. In response to these deaths, the NCAAmodified the rules for coaches and added seven pounds to each weight class. "[0 addition to the strict weight loss standards,wrestlers are tested not only for steroids [like all otherstodent athletes] but are tested for weigbt loss pills like ephedrine,"commented Koch. A higher weight loss and drug testingstandard is in place for wrestlers, making it a s.port of power, endurance, and integrity. Making weight isn't the only struggle a wrestling coach hasto monitor; injuries also playa role in the sport. "To go an entireseason without injuries is very rare. You get some that healand a wrestler might miss a meet, and then you- get some thatseem to go away but they nag [a wrestler] all season," saidCoacb Koch. In fact, injuries forced Coach Koch to makesome moves that placed wrestlers in more challenging weightclasses. "We moved Scott Schramm up from 133 lbs. 10 wrestle in the 141 lbs." Unfortunately, it cost the team and Schrammbecause he did not place well enough to advance to Nationals."Fred Joseph came down from 165 lbs. to wrestle in 1571bs.after losing a wrestle-off to [teammate] A.I. Morgan," accordingto Coach Koch. The move kept their roster shallow '1165 lbs, and it was already short at 174 Ibs. "AJ. Morgan is a very strong, very physical wrestler. He'sgot his own, sort of an international, style [of wrestling]. Hemakes me nervous sometimes because his matches are usuallyclose likeA-2 or 3-1," stated_Coach Koch. With a highschool record of 135-13, a freshman record of 12-5, and placingthird at the Regional, Morgan is sure to have four more successful years in his wrestling career at Uw-Parkside. "Ben Thiem had a tough time against Mike Jackson of University of Indianapolis. He lost his first match against him.It wasn't going to well because he was down 1-5 at the startof the third period. He came back strong with some good takedowns, but he carne up a point short at the buzzer. Ben facedhim again in the semifinals and beat him solidly," said CoachKoch. Ben placed fourth at the regional meet and will comeback next year to wrestle again. John Goral wrestled his way to fourth in the 197 lbs weight~Iass at the regional. which was good enough to place himat the Nationals. "Johnny had a tough time last year. He was pinned three times by Plamen Paskalev from Central The Ranger News John Goral Put The Hurt On To Move On To The Nationals Missouri State University, Plamen shouldn't even be wrestling in the NCAA in my' opinion," said Coach KOch. "He was an Olympic wrestler and was recruited by a Division II school because there are.no age restrictions. In a Division r school there.are [restrictions]. If he were at one of the-B'ig Ten schools, he wouldn't even be wrestling. Although John Goral placed fourth at the regionals and has advanced, he will have to face 29 year old Plamen there," stated Coach Koch. .Cc UW-Parkside will be losing two key wrestlers as they enter their last year. Senior Fred Joseph at 157 Ibs, wrestled well enough to make it to the nationals as an alternate. Another Senior, Matt Meyer at 285 lbs., closes out his collegiate career ranking third in the regionals and will wrestle at the nationals. Despite the excellent results from the coaching staff's effort this season, "there'll be a big emphasis on recruiting. Eight to ten more wrestlers would be nice. More wrestlers would encourage the good guys to get better, and we'd be deep [with ':extra wrestlers]," Coach Koch confided. He observed that "most of our wrestlers are state champs, and three out of the four we're sending to Nationals will beback here next year." So with this year's waning wrestling season, comes the anticipation of their performance in ~e year to come. Ben Thiem Works A Greyhound Into The Matt, Advanced To Nationals. - _.---- ----.-------------- -=: "-+-- -----~------~- Staff Profile BY NICK BORNS Jim Koch's wrestling career started 1963 as a South Dakota high school junior after his mother convinced the . local school board to start a wrestling program. He was the captain a~d ~o~t valuable wrestler during both his JUnior and senior seasons and was the first wrestler at his high school to earn a medal in the state meet after posting a 23-1-1 record as a senior. South Dakota State University recruited him to play football and to wrestle. He was awarded SDSU's prestigious Stephen F. Briggs academic scholarship. He played one season of freshman football as a center at SDSU but decided to concentrate on wrestling when future NFL HaJl-of-Famer Jim Langer showed up at SDSU his sophomore year. Additionally, "the losing weight for wrestling season and the gaining weight for football season" took a toll on him as he bounced between gaining and losing cycles. He was a member of the SDSU wrestling team for four years. After enjoying an undefeated season as a freshman, he was the varsity 160-pounder for National College Athletic Association IT(NCAA) Hall of Fame coach Warren Williamson's Jackrabbits for three years. As a junior he helped his teihn to a third-place finish in the NCAA College Division National Championships. As a senior, he was a team co-captain. He reached the finals of the North Central Conference Championships all three years. He graduated with honors from SDSU in 1969. In 1969 the Vietnam War was building. Like many young men during that era, after spending four years in the ROTC program, Coach Koch was commissioned in 1971 as a U.S. Army Second Lieutenant. He invested 14 years in the Army Reserve and authored "the first U.S. Army Soldier's physical fitness manual." He chose not to retire from the service because his "loyalty to UW-Parkside was a greater than the commitment demanded by the Army Reserves." - In 1970, at age 23, Jim accepted the "1 have never position as UW-Parkside head wrestling coach for its inaugural season and has been at run d track or his post for 35 years. In his career, his teams d I have competed in the NCAA II Nationals 26 a trea mil. 1 times and the NAIA Nationals 31 times, not always run outside including this year wben four of his wrestlers have advanced to the NCAA IINationals. because ot the His wrestlers have earned a total of 112 'J All-American awards with 44 in the NCAA II dogs. 1remember and 68 in the NAlA. Twelve of his wrestlers have won national championships, two in the in January 1981; it NCAA IIand lOin the NAIA. Fifty-two of his h wrestlers have earned Academic All-American was 80 below wit honors. Seventeen of his teams finished in th . d h '11 d the top ten at a National Tournament. Three e WIn c I ,an of his wrestlers were inducted into the NAJA Istill ran. " National Wrestling Hall of Fame and one into ___ =-=..:.:..::...c:..:::..:..:.::.... the NCAA II Wrestling Hall of Fame. His team's overall dual meet record at UW-Parkside is 235- 140-7. Koch has served wrestling and tbe NCAA II and NAlA in many leadership capacities. From 1977 to 1995 he was the chairman of the NAlA National Hall of Fame Since 1995 he has held the same position with the NCAA IIand has overseen the induction of more than 120 members. He has also served as president of both the NAlA National Wrestling Coaches Association (1984-85) and the NCAA ITNational Wrestling Coaches Association (1990-92). He is currently a member of the NCAA National Wrestling Committee. Koch was also instrumental in'instituting and establishing the requirements for the academic All-American awards for both the NAlA and NCAA II and he still directs the NCAA ITselection committee. In 1982, 1990 and 2002, Koch served as the host coach of the NCAA ITNationals. He has directed camps and clinics at UW-Parkside, which have brought more than 5,000 high school students to the campus. Coach Koch has "been offered several jobs but bas stayed at UW-Parkside because the history, tradition, success, and community give him a sense of accomplishment." He has seen his wrestlers go from their college careers to the working world and on to marriage and building their own families. He is very close to the community he has, in many ways, helped build. He is a professor in the UW-Parkside Health, Physical Education and Athletics Department. He thoroughly enjoys teaching, as he "teaches 50 percent of the time and coaches the other 50 percent. [His] classes center on teaching coaching and conditioning to students who will later become coaches." As an avid jogger. Coach Koch never misses a day. "1 have golden retr.ievers who need me to take them running. From July to December I get in three miles a day." Inclement weather doesn't keep him indoors. "I have never run a track or a treadmilL I always run outside because of the dogs. I remember in January 1981; it was 80 below with the wind chill, and 1 still ran." Weight lifting is also a regular routine for this ageless athlete, "It keeps you young and the muscles firm when you get into the weight room. I used to wrestle with the students, but I can't let them throw me around these days." Coach Koch isn't all hard work. He does eventually sits down to watch games, especially Notre Dame football. Wrestling Profile: A.J. Morgan-UW-Parkside 165 lbs wrestler . 'How long have you wrestled? 16 years. What draws you to wrestling? The people I meet through wrestling. How do you prepare yourself for a meet? Obviously my diet changes so [that] Ican make weight. [I] workout twice a day a few days before. What goes on in your head before a match? [I] tell myself to wrestle my best. Usually think of something uri-wrestling related. ... during? [I]think of what openings my opponent is leaving me so I can score on him. ... after? Depending on winning or losing the match. Iusually think about the match for about 5 minutes then look ahead [to the next one]. Do you have any favorite wrestlers? Anyone from Wisconsin Ilike to see well at the international level. Do you have a nemesis? Not yet. Are your coaches doing everything they can to push you to excel at wrestlihg? Yes. They pushed us extremely hard during the season and now they have tapered back so we can concentrate on the mental aspect [of wrestling]. What do you think about Greco-Roman vs. freestyle? Greco is better. I wrestled GrecoRoman in the summers while I was in high school. How did you do at the NCAA IINational in Omaha? I qual ified at the Regional, where I took third place, and I took third place at the National. Adver •5e with The er News The best way ....-.......... to get seen ~oncampuS Contact our advert @ uwp_ads@yahoo.co• �:..1:..:1:.:.,;;..2_00_5 T~h~e~Ra~n~g~e=:r~N~e~w~s ~1~5 SPORTS STANDINGS GLye Men's Basketball Team Standings GLyeWomen's Basketball Team Standings as of Pre·GLyeTournament as of Pre·GLye Tournament GLVC Overall GLVC Overall Win Loss Loss Pi S. Indiana 18 2 .900 Win Loss Pet. Win Loss Pet. 24 4 .857 ~rdsville 15 5 Quincy 16 4 .800 19 8 .704 .750 23 7 :761 Indianapolis 14 6 Lewis 15 5 .750 18 9 ·667 .700 19 9 .679 Qui~y 14 UW·Parkside 14 6 .700 20 10 .667 6 ,700 18 10 .643 . Betlarrriine 14 6 .700 20 7 .741 Saint Joseph's 11 9 .550 17 11 .607 N. Kentucky 13 7 .650 16 11 .593 weste~ll 9 11 .450' 15 12 .5 Indiana lis 12 Ii .6OQ 19 8 .704 8 12 .400 13 14 .481 Southern Indiana 7 13 .350 14 13 .519 7 13 .350 10 18 ,351' SUi Edw<lr\'l$v1lfe 1 13 .350 12 17 .414 Missouri- St.Louis 5 15 .250 9 19 .321 Kentucky Wesleyan 7 13 .350 12 15 .444 Lewis 5 15 .250 10 17 .3'/'0 Sl!iiltJoS¢Pt'l'? I 3 17 .150 4 23 .148 Bellarmine 4 16 .200 9 18 .333 Missouri-St. Louis 2 18 .100 6 21 .222 2005 HCAADivision II Mid.west Regional Feb. 27 Kenosha, WI DeSimone Gymnasium University of Wisconsin-Parkside MidwestRegion Wrestler of the Year:James Phillips, Ashland, Sr., 32-1 Midwest Region Coach of the Year. Ray Kowatch, Ashland MidwestRegion Rookie of the YearTony Guerra, Findlay Fr. 25-12 • Wisconsin-Parkside (4) 165 A.J. Morgan (3) 174 Ben Thiem (3) 191101ln Goral (4) 285 Matt Meyer (3) Truman State (4) 125 Dan Keller (3) 141 Merrick Meyer (3) 157 Dustin Tooman (3) 184 Gordon Harrison (1) Asbland(8) 125James Phillips (1) 149Dugan Bentley (3) 157Pete Carnabuci (4) 165Eric Lakia (l) 174Tom Bauer (1) 184Clint Carmony (3) 197 Ryan Kirst (3) 285 AlOOCarupea(2) Findlay(7} 125Mitch Aring (4) 133Andy UbI (I) 149 Tony Guerra (l) lS7 Angelo Vettese (1) 165AdariI Moms (2) 184Kristopher Klepaez (4) 285 Iustin Tazzi (4) Central Oklahoma (6} 133Jared Henning (3) 141Kyle Evans (I) 149Shea Tunothy (2) 165Con Petersen (4) 197 Kevin Lochner (2) 285 Josh LeadJngfox (1) National Qualifiers ~(4) 1~~SbaoePerkey (2) \4\ banny Norman (4) lS7 Miteh Napier (2) .li14 Mlke Jackson (4) ~MissowiState (3) ·33'Mite Hansen (4) 141 Wade Killgore (2) 1I7P1amen l?askalev (I) Carson-Newman (2) 125 Chonci Houston (2) 184 AilthonyMorgan (2) SIU-EdwMdsville (2) 149 Joe Rujawitz (4) 174 Brie Scholle (2) Women's Basketball On The Go By Pete Klugiewicz The Women's basketball team is having an astonishing year. So far they played 30 games and won 20. On February 26, the Women's Rangers took on Lewis, to see who gets placed for 2 nd or 3rt! position for the conference tournament. When the game started the Rangers were keeping it a close game till after halftime, that's when 111 the break away happened, and Lewis dominated the rest of the second Women's Team Wins 71-57! half. The final score 71-57 putting the Rangers in third place in the conference tournament for the NCAA games. Loosing the last game for the second position was a downfall, "it was disappointing it definitely would have put the team in a different position for whoever gets the number two seed or number three seed. But unfortunately we lost and we got the number three seed:' Said assistant coacb Sheila Roux. "It wasn't a great way to finish the season at home but hopefully will take the lose and build on it and win after this weekend:' Starting on the March 5, the conference tournament takes off in Indianapolis, if they win on Friday the 5 and Saturday the 6 and make it to selection Sunday and, win they qualify in hosting the NCAA. The team has played an exciting season with the extraordinary amount of leadership, mainly led by the seven seniors on the team. The seniors are, Amy Siech, Carrie Weir, Jennifer Luckett, Jen Braier, Sammy Kromm, Stephanie Johnson. Why the seniors? you may ask. Well, four of them have been in the program for four years to help, guide and teach the new teammates on how to play like a team. They are also leaders in there own little way changing it up. The only way to get to where they are now was to plow through eleven teams. Many of there teams in the division were hard to get by, "we had a lot of tough teams this season, one of the toughest was Green Bay ranked as 24 team throughout the country right now a division one team. We played agents Lake Superior State ranked at 17- in the state. Over all we played a lot of tough teams so far." said Sheila Roux. Many games were tough, but the Rangers battled through it all to be able to host the NCAA Iltournament. This season the women's team played a much better season than the men's. The stars are women won 20 games, men won 1O. But there were no hard feelings between the teams. When asked the question were the women's coaches happy that you were better then the boys this season, her reaction was just laughter, Hitkind of funny cause we just get along so well, were no like we have more wins then them so where' better, we want the men to be as successful as us also." Quoted Sheila Roux. Hopefully the girls get the wins to the invite to Hosting the NCAA games. Good luck ladies. MSA S Tide ~16~============= -.!!~~~~~~ M_ar_C_h_l...:.l~. 2~ BY NICHOLAS MICHAELRAVNlKAR High overhead costs for an upcoming event have the Muslim Student Alliance (MSA) hoping for high turnout at an upcoming event. On Wednesday, March 23rd, MSA will be hosting a benefit called TURNS. According to MSA president Sarah Saad, the benefit began to raise funds to aid victims of the tsunami that devastated large portions of the Asian continent in December. Recently, MSA has decided to direct the proceeds to Red Cross-Red Crescent, who will direct the donation to helping stop genocide in the Sudan as well as toward tsunami relief. The event is being cosponsored by Rainbow Alliance, Sacred Circle and Parkside lnternational club. Event costs are staggering for multiple reasons, however Saad pointed mainly to prices for food that must be purchased through Aramark. "We want to serve international food," she said. "Nothing big, just snacks. But money is such an issue." When MSA hosted a fast-a-thon during Ramadan last semester, they broke fast with a banquet for all participants. Catering for that event billed them over $650. Additionally, the performers that MSA is bringing in for the event require a mixing board and four microphones. which will add to the total on top of space rental and food. Security costs will also be an issue. Saad said, "I don't understand why an event like this [that won't be serving alcohol] would require as much security as some of the dances that are held on campus:' MSA's event promises to be one for the history books here at Parkside. as they're bringing in variety of music to please the crowdThe hip hop crew, known as A2B comprises Aquil Charlton, Itchy Fingers (also a DJ for the event), Seemore Perspective and Idris Goodwin. The four will be joined by Luna Blues Machine. a female rock-funk duo. Both groups hail from Chicago, Illinois The Ranger News had the opportunity to speak with Charlton. In addition to being an emcee, a muralist and a social activist is also the Program Director of The Crib Collective. a community co-operative organization in Chicago's Lawndale neighborhood. ..I think there's a sense of a greater purpose [with events like this I," Charlton said. "It's more than what we're just doing right now. There a:e a lot of tJ~es that 1 feel like a conduit for a greater SOCial message. "lr's not about people listening to me. It's about people hearing what they need to be hearing." All of the musicians coming here found the cause that the event will benefit LObe a worthy one. "I think that the benefit aspect is what sealed it for us!' he said. "All of us have been involved in the social sector." A2B and Luna Blues Machine, Charlton said, are helping to raise awareness of social issues pertinent to all communities. "It's definitely more than just getting our work out there. We might be able to develop a fan base in Kenosha, but really we just want to see what's out there, connect with some people." "It's really important for all of us to express ourselves, to use our music to help raise awareness lor issues like these] and help benefit others." ~_-,;~::;:::~:;;;.;;;;:::._.=;::;,j \ Above and Left:Aquil Charlton and Dian Steel bust loose in Chicago. Charletan will be performing at UW-Parkside for the Muslim Student Association's TURNS a::~i!JL.. ':;':':J benefit. Thinking Outside The Borders BY SHERRY NELSEN Students identified the war in Iraq as a contributing factor to America's declining popularity, as well as the Bush administration's lack of contribution to humanitarian needs, especially in Africa. On February 23. The Center for lnternational Studies and The American Democracy Project sponsored a lecture titled. "How Others See~s: Perspectives on the United States and Foreign Policy." The panel of speakers were foreign students attending Uw-Parkside, and included Harrison ldowu representing Nigeria. Zoe Phillips representing Australia, Luciana Queiroz representing Brazil. and Arne Barez representing Germany. The srudents spoke on how their respective countries view the United States. After noting America's declining popularity among many different countries, the question "Is it Bush or America?" was addressed. The student panel agreed that the Clinton administration was viewed more favorably by their countries than the Bush administration. However, their views of Americans themselves remained mostly positive. The students also spoke of the cultural differences they have experienced while living in the United States. Phillips described Americans as excessive and wasteful. She was Surprised that people leave the water running while they brush their teeth. She also commented on how large the portions are in the United States, exclaiming, '" didn't even know coffee came in 20 oz. cups!" Barez was most surprised by the amount of patriotism visible in the United States. After hearing the national anthem before soccer games, and seeing American flags flying from numerous homes, he explained that he had, "never experienced patriotism like that in Germany:' Those who attended the event were allowed a chance to see how the United States is perceived throuah the eyes f th -r- . . . 0 0 0 ers. La gam an even greater understandmg. Jonathan Olsen, a political science professor. urged students to travel outside of the United States if possible. He said, "The single most perspective-broadening experience possible." He added, "[Students] not only learn about the rest of the world they learn something about their own country because they are able to step outside of it:' Professor Olsen also stressed th . ., h . H, . . e Importance of our relationships With at er countries. v:e re a more liller-connected world now. We do care. we have to care what other countnes think about us. We can't pursue Our goals alone:" ---------------------- ---- ~~1~2::0::0-=-5---------- __ ~T~h~e_!R~a~n~g!e!..!r N~e=:w~s~ __.!1!._7 ~' c LEF NOTES Crisis at Mad Planet BY NICK HONECK Racine band 'The Farewell Crisis.' is one that you have to see to believe. Member Matt Stevens says curious parties should come to a show to find out what sets the band apart. The band started when Matt Stevens and friend Paul Meitz met the rest of the band through the website MilwaukeeRocks.com. When they went to audition with the other band members, the magic was instant. "I just had to be in the band," said Stevens recalling that first meeting. Since then, The Farewell Crisis has been developing a growing fan base that has followed them to UW-Whitewater, minois, and here in Racine. Stevens conceived the name during his years in high school. Though it seems to be a cookie-cutter emo band name, Stevens said that it isn't about girls, but about "feeling isolated, separated from everyone else, on an island," The narne is reflective of the band's music style. Though they began as a 'screamo' outfit, they quickly adapted their musical style and became a post-hardcore, experimental act. This change was brought on by the addition of guitarist, Schoeffler. While lyrical styling is one of the bands strongest facets, perfected by Meitz and Stevens, the music is a group effort. The band has released 2 demos with 3 songs each, but their most recent release, a self-titled 5-song demo, was recorded live in the studio to capture the magic of their energetic and emotional live show. "!' ve gotten bloody noses on stage," said Stevens, of the bands three guitar attack and tri-vocal styling. Band members jump around on stage and swing their guitars with reckless abandon yet it is easier for a first timer to understand the band's lyrical expertise. They have been playing together for over two years, and the chemistry shows The band has been sending the demos to record companies in order to try to attract a record deal, but in the meanwhile, they've been playing shows all over the state, and in Illinois too. One of their biggest shows to date will be March 17· at Mad Planet in Milwaukee. They will be playing with Madison's own scene-darlings, Number One Fan, and Brandston, where they will no doubt draw their usual mixed crowd of high school kids and college hipsters. The band has been influenced by everyone from Dave Matthews Band to The Lawrence Arms to Rancid. They are gearing up for a big tour this summer and are very optimistic about the future of the band and the scene in the area. The Farewell Crisis is a band that plays for one reason. "Because music is our lives," said Stevens. The Farewell Crisis is Paul Meitz (BassNocals), Matt Schoeffler (GuitarNocals), Anthony Kuchera (GuitarNocals), Brett Powers (Drums), and Matt Stevens (Acoustic & Electric GuitarNocals). Their latest EP is all about a dream that one of the band members had. Upcoming shows in Milwaukee include Mad Planet on March 17, The Eighth Note on March 18, and in Racine at the ABCB Cafe the 251h. Times and directions can be found at their website, www, thefarewellcri~is,com .. They will be doing a regional lour this summer. Students Featured in Noon Series BYGlNNY ALWARD On March 2, Voice of Parkside and the University Chorale sang avariety of songs. from African-American and English byrans. Brazilian music. and Renaissance- and Civil War-era songs. Kristen Van Remmert, who attends both Carthage and UW-Parkside majoring in special education, said. "Irs a good way to expose people to the arts, see what we have and that it is open to the community," Benita Hynes of Kenosha said, "1 love it. I don't go to as many as 1 should. Parking Dynamic Duos BY GINNY ALWARD For the last two weeks. manied faculty have heen performing together during the music department's Noon Concert Series. On February 23, the McKeever Duo played. Both Susan and James McKeever are UW-Parkside faculty. Susan McKeever is an associate lecturer in the music department. James McKeever has been at UW-Parkside since 1982. As the concert began, the McKeevers' piano duet opened their February 23 show with "Jamaican Rumba," a quick, short piece that grabbed the audience's attention, Their second, "Overture to 'Marriage of Figaro" had dynamic changes and accents throughout, while the beginning of their third song, "Prelude, Fugue and Variation, Opus 18," was relaxing. Their fourth number, "Sonata No. I for Two Pianos," mixed classical and jazz styles, with drums and added along the duet pianos. The last section of "Sonata" was in an irregular time signature of? 14. The McKeevers will be performing again on April 20 with a mystery guest artist. A week earlier, on Wednesday, February 16, 2005, there was a solo performance by Ami Bouterse, and her husband Alejandro Alumbreros. Alejandro came out trying to explain what love is. His wife came out with all the songs that she would sing to us, the audience burst into laughter, Ami replied, "I take time to look over my music. Iprepare mentally and physically prepare." Alejandro Alumbreros also said, "You've got to know the music and focus on the music," Antonio Crane a teacher of Washington Park High School in Racine said, "My kids like to listen to music, and 1 like this kind of music. as well as classical, Renaissance, and chamber." Tina. a Park High School student said. "I liked that the music was buill around the theme of love. It was inspirational and uplifting." is a problem. However. Ithink it's refreshing and wonderful. I enjoy these noon concerts. and [ would like to see more people here:' Claudia Dahl of Kenosha said, '" get to see my daughter sing in the Voices of Parkside and the Chorale. I'm off work today, Last rime T saw a concert was the Arts Alive, 'Bitch 'N Babes ." ' Some attendees come from other states just for the Noon Concert Series, 10 Flarnent from Illinois said. 'They're short and I like the variety. It's at noon so older people can come at go for lunch after or before the concert. They can come and get home before dark. I also like that they explain the history of the person who composed the music." Assistant conductor Stanley Bonchat said. "II takes a lot of dedication to be in the UW-Parkside choirs, hut it's definitely worth every minute:' 18 The Ranger News c L EF NOTES c 0 N T March 11, 200s ---- I D An Interview with Graham Colton Band TAG E N EXT Intriguing Stylistic Show Inspires BY TORI SCHUEBEL As the music began and characters flooded the stage with vigor, the heat of the room intensified. Just one day after opening night, Machinal drew audiences that filled the intimate black box of the Augie Wegner Studio theater. Machina/ was a great finished project that had several obstacles on the path to its February 25 opening. The make-up was a grayscale interpretation, coordinated by Carina Henderson. Costumes, made mostly by costume craft students, also followed the grayscale theme. These color choices aJlow for the idea of a machine like world with characters represented in simple, rigid black and white. Yet color was placed significantly throughout the play, tugging at the audience's curiosity building on the main character's life of suffocating anxiety. Based on a true story, Machinal tells the tale of a woman, Helen, trapped in a robotic world. Looking for real love but stifled by both money and her overbearing mother, she is led to a path of destruction that leads ultimately to the murder of her husband George, played by Nathan Stamper. The end of the play depicts Helen's execution, her body dumped into a trash bag and discarded. The sparsely incorporated song and dance relieved some of the tension throughout the gripping production. Interestingly. the plays in UW-Parkside's lineup are chosen as a group by the theatre faculty. Story Continued On Page 20 BY EMILY RASBORNJK Iwas let in through a side door at The Rave before the Graham Colton Band was set to go onstage the night of February 25th. They took me down many different, dark hallways. Using my cell phone as a flashlight, Iwas lead into Graham's greenroom. There were food tables set up, a nice shower in the back and laptops laying around everywhere. Graham's dark shaggy hair suavely came around the corner. Graham introduced himself by shaking my hand and leading me into a room with couches and chairs. Later that night, Colton told stories behind some of the songs and it helped the audience connect with his music. The rocker made sure to maintain a connection with female fans by flashing his pearly whites all night long. Not one to neglect his male fans. Colton look several song requests from them. This concert was up close and personal. Graham Colton Band knows how to give a crowd the attention they need. There were rumors from the crowd that the show sold out. It seemed crowded but far from a sell out. Guys, if you want to meet chicks, go to one of Graham's concerts. It's no wonder there were a lot of girls there: his music is emotional and thrives off of relationships. The Ranger News had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Graham. What was the last lie you told? Colton: Well, J don't want to upset any of our fans ... but I recently told some people after the show that [ was staying in a different town when we were actually staying there. What was your weirdest fan encounter? Colton: When I was opening for larger bands, girls would try to sneak back stage. But being a headliner is pretty new to me. I am only 23. We try to respect everyone. What other musical artists have you opened for? Counting Crows (6 times), O.A.R., Dave Matthews, John Mayer, Wallflowers, and Guster. Who was your favorite to work with? Well Adam [Duritz, from Counting Crows] is really into helping artists get started, so it was really cool working with him. Was it weird opening for those big names? It is still weird. J mean I wrote songs when J was like 17 or 18 in my room at home and then in my dorm room at college ....and because of the internet I was discovered. 1 mean when I Went to orientation at college I had people commg up to me telling me they were fans of mine. It is still weird hearing people sing the words to my Songs. So how were you discovered? By the fans. Idon't have this story Where I met this guy who knew someone andSo forth ...it was the fans who found me...l was discovered by fans. Favorite brand of guitar Or Favorite brand of equipment? Ilike Fender, Gibson and Vintage Vox. It's important to me which guitar Iuse because different types of guitars bring different sound. A guitar is likemy paintbrush, its one tool IUSeto create. Each guitar of mine has its OWnstory. Have you written most of your OWn songs then? Or have you ever been asked to conform by the industry? Iwrite my own songs. When Isigned with universal they have let us do OurOWn thing with our music. They have never really interfered the with songs. I like10 sing and write about feelings Ihave fell situations which have actually happened in my life. Do you cook? When I had my place in Dallas, mypast girlfriend would do the cooking forme. I would try, but being on the road all the lime ... Anything else you would like us to know? Any fun facts? I love to gamble. Black Jack, as a matter of fact. r once won a large amount of money on a very small bet and I used the money to buy an old school Red Gibson Guitar. and J use thai guitar for a lot ofrny shows. You will see it on stage. Will you dedicated a song to Joey ...Best thing? You know what. this whole show is dedicated to 111m.We are trying to play more of the stuff off our new CD. Drive. What is your operting song? All the World Tonight. He didn't lie; the opening song was All the World Tonight, The opening act for Graham Colton Band was Blue Merle, a good up and coming musical ensemble. This Tennessee Band sounds like a lot like a ColdplayCounting Crows-Dave Matthews compilation. They just signed with Island Records and released their first album, Burning ill/he Sun. The crowd loved them. The band's deep passion for performing and playing music was very vivid. This band's musical talent is preserved by a cello, violin, banjo, acoustic and electric guitars, piano, and drums. The lead singer, Luke, sounds likea hybrid of the lead singers from Coldplay and Counting Crows. The melody this band creates is unique, but many of their songs carried the same tune. With more growth, this band will be hot. For more information or touring schedules, check out www. I's grahamcoltonband.com and Blue Mer e website at www.bluemerle.com ~1~-i::::2~OO~5================Ji~~~~~~~~==================~===J! .lorch 1, The Ranger News ~ 19 F I L M Whale Watching at the Union By Nick Borns Beached whales are a rare sight at UW-Parkside, but a group of them could be seen at the Union when this film was shown. Despite the alarming presence of a community of whales attempting suicide, no whales were harmed in the making of this movie-only an old man's pride and adherence to a gender-biased culture. Equality between the sexes and between the generations is the key focal point in Whale Rider. The male-dominant Maori tribesmen, especially the chief, have a difficult time accepting the role of a chief going to Pai, a vivacious girl. Whale Rider offers more than just "girl power"; it offers a deep understanding of acceptance in society regardless of religion, creed. or sex. The greatest conflict in this movie lies. naturally, between Pai. portrayed by Keisha Castle-Hughes. and her grandfather, Koro, portrayed by Rawiri Paratene. Pai's mother and twin brother died during childbirth and her father. the chief apparent of a Maori tribe. named his daughter after Paikea, the mythical predecessor who rode to New Zealand on a Southern Right Whale's back. Leaving the community griefstricken and unable to provide a male heir, Porourangi, portrayed by Cliff Curtis, starts a new life pursuing a Foe U S career in making sculptures in Europe. Pai is entrusted to the loving care of her grandparents, and although love grow~ be~ween Pako and Pai, he anxiously watches her growing Interest in the traditional ways. Pako's goal is to preserve the tribe's succession and appoint a male leader to replace him in time. So. Koro gathered all tbe sons of the Maori community in order to select a new heir. Even thoush Pai attempts to attend these lessons, Koro excused her in the harshest of fashions. Undaunted, Pai enlisted the help of her chubby uncle and learned the ways of a Maori male chief. Despite the discovery of Pai's lessons by Koro, she soldiers on and continues to learn the chief's traditional duties. The fiJm climaxes when Pai, distraught by Koro's absence from a speech contest, deli vers a moving speech about her love of Maori tradition and her grandfather. Unbeknownst to Pai. but knownst to us, a community of whales beached themselves, and Koro's absence was attributed to his rendering aid. Koro was still unable to reconcile the conflict due to his adherence to his prejudice that is derived from the Maori tradition that valued exclusion of the women from parts of their culture. The moment he reconciles with Pai is when he truly breaks free from tradition after having been won over by Pai's solution to the whales' plight. Whale Rider is a wonderful film that can be interpreted as a social commentary. This comingof-age story is certainly strung along the lines of its predecessors, but it's not entirely a gender-social commentary. There are plenty of moments throughout the film that add levity and light-hearted entertainment for all viewers. Next up in the Foreign Film series is The Way Home Where a "spoiletl, city-bred Ktlreafi boy is sent to live with his aging grandmother. Upon his arrival at grandma's house, he discovers the amenities to which he has grown accustomed are nowhere to be found. Instead, he is at the mercy of a traditional lifestyle: a hard but noble life in which the aging, hunchbacked woman he never intimately knew lives each minute and every hour to the fullest" (UW-Parkside website). UW-Parkside students admitted to Wednesday March 30 at 9 p.m. and Sunday 5 p.m. showings free with student ID. o MEN S HISTORY M 0 NTH EMMA GOLDMAN Peace <3 harmony be !ee~ the sexes and 't\diY'idu Is does not necessarily depend on a superficial equalization of human beings; nor does it call for the elimination of individual traits and peculiarities. The problem that confronts us today, and which the nearest future is to solve, is how to be one's self and yet in oneness with others, to feel deeply with all human beings and still retain one's own characteristic qualities," -Emma Goldman, "The Traffic In Women," 1917. IIlnvasion" Cont'd from Front Page consisted of a multi-organization effort. "AU the major status organizations were involved," said Katie Marler. secretary of the Parkside Adult Student Association (PASA). The University of Michigan will be hosting MTV Campus Invasion because they got their bid in a week before the decision against touring the mid-west came down. That's all it would have taken for UW-Parkside to secure the bid as well. "It took the PSG A almost a month to approve of the $10.000." said Ryan Kamphuis. Station Manager at WrPZ. PSGA Vice President David Koss said, "Because it was so large (sum of money from the contingency fund), people are naturally going to be cautions and the process for allocating money isn't meant to be easy." This proposed concert has been a hot button issue on campus since it became common knowledge that UW-P was attempting to lure the tour. Many were afraid that it would have turned out to be another debacle like the 'Freeway' concert was 2 years ago. Freeway, a rap artist, failed to draw near thlrnumbers that had been projected. Still others believe that this money could be spent in better ways. such as bringing a famous lecturer to campus or starting a scholarship. Rasbornik said. ''We tried the Freeway thing, it didn't work, now we were t.rying to reach a different side of Parkside." Also, the concert would "be a great advertisement for Parkside as well as a great opportunity for local bands and bored students," said Kamphius. Many students responded to a questionnaire about the concert distributed by WIPZ, the majority being in support of the MTV Campus Invasion. Even though the MTV Campus Invasion won't happen, the Concert Committee showed the level of dedication many students and faculty have towards getting the University's name out on a national level. "Being part of this would be of interest to students and perspective students." said Slrovatka-Marshall. That was the main reason why so many organizations were supporting the Campus Invasion Tour. Now the Concert Cornmiuec IS researching other tours and hoping to be' able to bring one to the University tlus semester. "We're going to try and find something similar (Q MTV, .. said Rasbomik. SOIm: remain cautiously optimistic about buving a big event on campus this year. Others believe that. as Ryan Kumphiusaid. "it will take a miracle," An event of this scale may put tj\\>. Parkside 011 the map Rasbonik said, -Workmg together as a group, as a school. as a university is what it will take. And that's what we're developing," The Concert Comrmuee meets ever) Tuesdays at Spm in the Union Square. I t ) 20 The Ranger News the 1 u . \<S' . 'C? ~sh sUC . taUSu ''''el1\'' e a s f ed u' \)eCol1\ d to e u've affor alize yo barely DOll't yo~ ~dS alld call )'ou got fool\ dal1\l1 1'J OU a Nigga y , alright, But that Sthat'S 01< OWfool \ ~ow, see dressed II yesterday. D 't aet ,"as Oll e U·011~ My dua gra I'm . a gIVe You alI my feel' And blind the fe Ings a; that You I1Iightneglect them I'nla giVe You alI my emOtions And mUte the fear that . You m'ght not accept them I'ma giVe You.'111my lOve And delete the fear that alI Of 't , t:ma give You my heart I won t be returned And relinqUish th c e ,ear of it gettin' brOken ['rna giVe it to You In a box marked fragile And pray You don't d._ . 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So you think YOu Can understand the mind of a PDet lJ thInk you can under tand the emolion That 'ltt'lcks Usin the middle or OUrflo" and Causes Us 10 write un-consciou sJy Cuz we reel like If WepUI Ihe pen dOwn We'll stop breathin So ... we ... keep writi n To keep bre'ltbin And keep bre'llhin So we C'ln keep Writin And keep Wrilin So We can keep Seein The laIenl God pl'lced inside Us To speak wOrds and With the mOlion of OUrpen and The movemel){ of our longue We can Make aUdiences listen And Cling to OUreVery word Like a baby in the womb Clings to its Umbilical COrd u wanr 10 underStand the mind of a PDet BeU Want to understand Why it's So imponal){ for a Poet to In love with Iheir pen ,,", Wi" oo·.i.... ,"_ '"~ wi,. i, o~'""' Oe" ~~, UAndwanna Why we maybe even consider it to be our best friend undersland Why we Write inslead of jUdge Or Why we ... WOUldralher kiss thao hug Or Where Weget this creatiVity 1T0 m But it's not us... it's HTM Who ...instilled this raJenl inSide Us Who .. 'PU! Ihis gift in our finger-rips Who ... inslead of blOOd mad . k Poers are not d ' e In pump OU!OUrhean and flow Ihrough our vein, rna e ... We are born lJ wan! 10 Understand the mind of a Poer :uthsometimes, we can'l even underSland ourselves o Ow can u understand us? We're in a proccss And Gad gives Ushints of Who U will nor understand the~; d w f e lJ are thrOugh OUrwritin WIU. nOI understand ".,n 0 a POel it But u will know ir Summer Constellations BY ANDy HENDRICKS This time of year ... ... nights of being kissed lOVingly by gentle flames under dancing COnstellations '" we blaze trails through the gloaming as We tmvello hldde~ celestial OUtcrops '" we set Out On coincidence journeys inward to faraway famJIJarplaces '" nights of surrendering all sense to the diVine madness we take summer trips to life's moonlit secrets ..·.·weglimpse afterimages of the mind's hidden vistas ... nights of illicil chemiCa] enlighlenment ... we see reality Shatter and shimmer like a broken star . " we sense our eyes glimmer as time djJates ... nights of stepping over the edge, but never falling ... we feel our aching spines weep like harp Smngs '" we neVer stop until we're hopeleSSly lost " .but Ollly this time of year. Writing: 3 Haiku BY GINNY ALWARD Write. and not feel fearf my biggest gamble so ar I'll learn to enJoy. M major hope is . noty have butterfly's movmg causing stomach aches. I'm new at this so bear WI'th me please as [ compose and report. ._---. ......~.- ,~�1:..., 2:::0:.:0:..:.5~ ---':T~h~e'--.!R~a!!:n~g~e:':..r ~N~ew~s__ ---.: -_. _•. _-_.. _-~-;~1 ~ Conscience BYANDY HENDRICKS CLANG IThe doors on the cell ned loudly as the warden entered. ~~ yOUready?" the warden asked I\'itha leering smile. Without waiting foran answer, he cuffed me up andled me to the gallows to meet olVdemise. 1 could see the streets iI'~rejammed with protesters, all of them either screaming obscenities or Ihrowingstuff at me. I took every bitof it without saying a word, just staringat the ground thinking to myself:Ifonl)' you knew the truth. I was led up the steps of the gallows whereI could truly see the number ofpeople-spectators, all brought togetherthrough hatred towards me. Ihadkilled their leader just a couple daysago and I was gelling what I expected,and to the world. what I deserved. It all started about two weeks agowith a dream. I was lying in bed aftera hard day at the factory, slowly driftingoff to sleep. I could feel my consciousness fading when suddenly therewas a bright flash of light and Ihad a vision of thefuture. 1 could see a catastrophe of unbelievable proportions. It all started with one man who slowly rose to dictatorship andwould come to have millions at his command. He was a very charismatic man who could manipulate and control people's ideologies using nothing more than spoken words. This man, this beast, used his power to systematically killinnocent people for no other reason than his beliefs. Eventually, the whole world wouldunite against him and conquer his army, but not until after the damage was done. However,since 1 alone knew the future, it was up to me to change history. A Hero To My Own When I woke the next mQmjn~ J was j) new man with a new gOgl in life I had to take this monster out before he rose to power. I would look like nothing more t~an an assassin through the eyes of the world, but in my own mind, J knew Iwas doing right. f ,,:ould be a hero, not a famous hero who people look up to, but a tragic hero to myselt-a hero to my own conscience and no one else's. The next morning Ileft a note explaining to my fiancee that I was leaving to "fulfill my destiny." She would think I was crazy along with the rest 'T------.,.. of the world, but nothing else mattered anymore. So Icalled in sick at the factory and went to purchase a plane ticket to this man's homeland. As I sal in a small tavern in the enemy's homeland weeks later, Istopped to reflect on the last days of my life. This would be the last time Icould relax before Ithrew my life away to go down in history as a villain. Ihad spent the last two weeks planning. passing time, and enjoying the last of my leisure time on Earth, and now it was time to get serious. I had already acquired the sniper rifle that would change history with very little trouble-c-surprisjng considering that 1 was a foreigner. But, some force from above was aiding me in my quest. That's why things had worked out thus far-it was my destiny. All that was left now was to make it a reality the next day at my target's landmark speech. At about 2 p.m. the next day, an hour before the speech, Iwent and found an ideal high spot up on a small building behind my target. After enduring the longest hour of my life, it was time to eoter my finest hour. As the already idolized man entered the stage at 3:00. the entire crowd that stretched as far as the eye could see, became uproarious. They cheered non-stop for about ten minutes as I grew impatient. Finally. at 3:15, the speech was under way. The audience, some of whom could only see him as a small dot on a distant stage hung off every word he said just as Ihad seen in my vision. When he put his arms up. they cheered. When he talked angrily, they all booed. The crowd stood up for everything he said as he manipulated and twisted them to do his bidding. For a moment, Ifell as though I was killing a god-that's the power this man possessed. At quarter to four, I decided this had gone on long enough and decided it was time to fulfill my prophecy. [held the rille firmly against my shoulder, held my breath, and prepared myself. As his head drifted into my crosshairs. I squeezed the trigger. BANG! I The bullet tore through Adolf Hitler's head streaking dark red blond and brain matter onto the podium and stage. The crowd gasped with surprise, then turned violently uproarious. The dead idol's body fell limply ro the ground with the top half of its head missing. It was done; 1 had rewritten history. The books would not say that Hitler was responsibJe for the Jewish holocaust, or that the Nazi regime had started World War 11. Instead. they would say that one man. Q. hnd killed this would-be rcbuildcr of a depression-lorn (Iermany. They would say that Q was the name of the terrorist responsible for the untimely death of this rising statesman. 0 many lives saved. so many problems saved. with the death of a hew. 1had just enough time to gel across the roof and down the step' to the street before Iwas surrounded by Nazi soldiers. After receiv ing a thorough beating. Iwas taken into custody to await my execution without trial. I would be left to die alone. My country. along with the rest of the world. sat back and encouraged Germany to execute me. I understood how they felt: I killed a man who would go on to be their leader. a man who was ;1 hero in the eyes. But. none of it mattered. I "~L..__---------'" ~...._--11 knew the future. and I was the hero. I was no one's hero but my own. and it was worth it. So I stood on the gallov .., waiting for me trapdoor to drop and end my now fultilled life. I would die HS a cowardly murderer who was nothing more than a martyr to all terrorists. Suddenly the trapdoor dropped, the crowd surged wildly and everything went black. •, .R 22 The Ranger News March 11,2005 -- Story Continued From Page 16 program, was a projection and vide~ . production crew member for Machinal. Co-director of Machinal Jamie . ifth . " Despite productions My Fair Lady and F1 Cheatham said, Of course as one of tbe Of July already under his belt, Schroeder two ., . Machinal still presented him a few pnmary directors Iget to contnbute a lot. . difficulties. Actually Dean Yohnk had put Machinal on I He said "My biggest obstac e was the table to discuss a while ago. He found ' rth . . time but all the hard work was wo It. that students studying it in class were really , . db' " knew that [Machinal] was going to tum out excite y It. D v hnk h ther nri to be a really awesome show. Ijust didn't ean 10 , teo er pnmary . . . d . . fini h d d . f T7 realize how good It was till everythmg came rrector, Just rus e pro ucuon 0 J ne ~ifth O,/J I h' h . d . together before opening [night]." ri II Y w IC receive great reviews at the American College Theatre Festival at Machinal cast and crew prepared for Ill ' . t t this entrancing production by rehearsing 1I1mss a e. Nathan Stamper, who played George, 4 nights a week, about 4 hours a night, said he "had a great time exploring with for about 5 weeks. a new director," and thinks audience Cheatham said, "We only rehearse members took home different reactions from 3 to 4 hours per night, compared to but overall were "affected, which is one a professional schedule of 8 hours a day, important purpose of any play." This was because their obligations as students comes Stamper's first time working with director first" Jamie Cheatham. "Working out conflicts is the name of Claire Panger, graduating this spring, the game," he added. "In this business, it's played the role of Helen's mother. She said either feast or famine. And feasting is better." her most difficult obstacle to over come The female lead went to the very was, "being able to motivate the strange, talented Tara Ketterer, who rose to the stylistic movement Jamie would give me. I challenge of developing a character wholly had to find a way to not just do the moves, different from herself. but have something real and motivated Ketterer said, "Helen Jones is such a behind it." depressed, lonely, frustrated woman which is However, she overcame any very unhke my real personality. I really had difficulties with great enthusiasm. to focus before the show, put myself in her On a similar note, Cheatham shoes and feel how a suppressed woman of discovered his favorite part of rtirectiog the 1920's would feel. Machinal, "I've really enjoyed the creative "A good friend of mine, Fionn, made process on this show a lot. This show is so a CD for me with all kinds of sad music on open for interpretation that it simply invites it to help me get in the right frame of mind creative ideas. backstage," she added. "Everyone stepped up to the plate with Such personal steps help great actors really original and exciting ideas. It was bring out a wonderfully connective character. fun to be the director and in on everyone's Both Panger and Ketterer agreed another discoveries every step of the way. l'd get obstacle for them was the language of the to tell the actors 'Wait till you see what we script itself. just came up with!' "The lines for this particular script "Then I'd tum around," he said, "and were so frustrating. They're choppy and do the same to the designers. [l'd say], oftentimes repeated to bring out the machineIWe found something really neat last like atmosphere and show what the night, 1think we'll need a new sound cue.' character is actually thinking. This was the Everyone got excited by these moments." hardest show to memorize so far Scott Schroeder, new to the theatre because of that." TAG E N EXT CONT o Lawrence McDonald is honored at the Music Department's fundraiser, March 6. Over $30,000 has been raised forthe Benevolent Foundation Fund for Incoming Students. Chancellor Keating invited all the attendants back to his house fortiramisu. " "Wong" Ient'd from Front Poge reporters from local media trailed the procession and covered . M' PI ~ rally which ended In am ace. When the march reached Main Place four indiVidualss k of the injustice of the dismissal and stoked the crowd Onepo e student speaker, Tim Moungey, ~junior English major, SPOke of the friendship and camaradene that he developed with Wan Wang was one of his first professors. "It's profes ors like him g · that make the university stronger," said Moungey. Nicholas Michael Ravnikar, another member of the Revolution posed the question to the crowd, "do any of you plan on being university professors?" Many hands shot up th h . ' en Ravnikar said, "tenure don', mean not mg now." Joseph Duncan, president of Sacred Circle, spoke briefly\() the crowd about the unfairness of the situation. He then rallied the crowd with shouts of "We the students!" Duncan's shoulS were met with enthusiastic cheering from the throng. The prote tors formed a circle that covered Main Placeas they held hands and chanted "Free Wang!" Inside the circle Ravnikar read Wang's long staternem in regards to the dismissal. Students stood rapt as each point was read. Support could be heard in each voice. The rally continued on for more than an hour as students continued to speak to members of the Revolution. Student Org. & Campus Leadersr11 React to Wang . Dismissal BYNKKHONECKANDGrnNYALW~ ~ Many students and faculty are outraged that Professor X" : (George) Wang has been dismissed by UW-Parkside. Yet,"rid doesn't travel as fast on this campus as some think it does. "I don't know much about the case and will be in attend at the rally to learn more," said Stephanie Sirovatka-MatShaIL Assistant Director, Student Activities. Many of the organizations contacted for this article either didn't respond, or echoed similar sentiments to those presented by Sirovatka-Marshall. Still, many did have a lot to say about the dismissal ofProf. George Wang, most showing support to the Profes or. . "I think, regardless of race, they are treating him wrong," Said Ka Yang, Parkside Asian Organization's (PAO) Parkside Student Government Association (PSGA) Representative. "He has been here for ten years, he knows what is going on, theyItit administration] should have tried to let him work it out." Joseph A. Duncan, President of Sacred Circle and PSGA ~en~tor.said, "Again, it is a tool, one of many in the roolb» of institutional racism to use the bureaucracy of the uw-SystemlO S~'~:.:.i.~2::.00:..:5:..- 2i)05======----.:.---1h;";;:=~_::_--_:__------------- -=-- ,.....-!..!Th~e:..:R~a:!.!n~g~e:!:.r~N~e~W~S __ --':'-===============}2~3 , , culty member that excels above ....,SS a La . . " ~S"" d their depaltment miSSIOn, ,.J JJeY~APresident Pro-Tempore Nick pS id "He's a valuable asset to ..nfling sal I .' HO"' I he brinos and international schoo, 0 I' di' , he's a personab e proressor, and peetlve• , ~~ "(lunate that it had to come to this, ii''" 0 sity should have addressed this I di'Vnlver ., d h dismissal) before It came to that , I,sudle , 1<J\r poinl:;'mnotsure the :ruth to what I've h rin" that they ve only been taking ~n ea 0 I' b Ity's side, from what ve een wei'Cu ,,, id H . tlg hoUinghasbeen gOln d g°hn, sfal ennIfng h ·. 11 Several addresse t e un auness 0 l IS ,', n as itrelates to Wang's refusal to dtC1SJO .ork a weekendclass.. I' d h "lfeel he was not me me to teac ~ ,[WeekeodCollege] classes," :: SalahSaad,President of Muslim 'I' Organization, "He presented a very thorough ~ soningwhyhe wasn't going to [teach the I ~' d I" ~ class],andhe acre very courteous y. . Still,one leader, 101.7 WlPZ Statton I Manager, RyanKampbius wasn't surprised. "Ultimatelyit's the administrations sal decisionandI could tell from the outset that somethinglike this was going, to happen I becausehe refused to teach a class," said Kamphius,"andI guess in their eyes it's groundsfordismissal." . Officeof Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA)Director of Operations Bridgette Johnsonsaid, "Having faculty of color on a college campus is essential. B"y retaining facullyof color, it brings [a] diverse ~ pmpectiveas well as enhances the student ~ body's learningexperience." "It (s with great hope," she said, "that lhe studentsdo not take this or any other single event and draw conclusions tliat will effect theiracademic progress. I "This will have some effect on some minority students as well as some white students," she said. "Relationships will be , stained, The University is making positive : strides at recruiting and retaining faculty of colorto ensure a diverse representation across all academic disciplines." g; "Additionally,"she said, "We are in the processof implementing new support r systems and programs for faculty." OMSAAssistant Director Damian Evans said,"It's terrible on the part of Parksideto lose one of our teachers." Healso said it was the first he'd heard ofWang'sdismissal. - Evansrecommended that students shouldtakean investigative approach to I findingout what happened, address all the iSSues, takethe negotiable standpoint and make SUre their information is accurate and reliable.Once the students set reliable mform . 0 anon, OMSA may be able to take SOmeSOn of action, he said. \\' "Weneed to find aut what Professor an . I . • g IS OOkmgfor [in terms of] support, fi ~l hehas done, or will do," he said. "And n OUI the grounds of termination.'~ Chancellor's Letter Compromises Dr: Wang's Tenure, PSGA Decision STAFF REPORT On March 3, tenured sociology faculty Dr. George Wang received a letter from Chancellor Jack Keatins that recommended his dismissal to the UW-System BO;d of Regents. . Keating's letter stated that Wang had "unilaterally alter[ed] his... workload and still continuers] to draw full salary. As a result, because [his] conduct violates UWParkside's polices [sic] and procedures and adversely affect~ the performance of [his] obligations to the University, I have determined there is just cause for [his] dismissal from the University." Keating's letter went on to state, "by refusing to teach SOCA*IOI disregarded UW-Parkside's policy and had acted to the detriment of the institution and the students that are served by it. .." This issue began back in November, when Dean of the College of Arts and .sciences Donald Cress filed a complaint accusing Wang of misconduct. In the complaint, Cress accused Wang of insubordination to his department chair and "engaging in unprofessional conduct by bringing the dispute over [his] teaching assignment to students in (SOCA 101 M35) in person during class time and' by email," according to the letter, After reviewing these complaints Vice Chan~el1or Streeter started investigating the allegations, On January 3, 2005 Streeter issued his report. The report stated that there was no doubt Professor Wang was hired to teach halftime in Weekend College. Shortly thereafter, the Parkside Student Government Association passed resolution DV .001, which supported Wang's continual employment at Uw-Parkside, rebutting Cress' allegations. PSGA Vice President Dave Koss said, "I support the resolution that was passed by student government last semester." Chancellor Keating responded, "I received it [the PSGA resolution], took it into consideration and made my decision." Tbe PSGA resolution also asserted that it was wrong and unfair to not honor the 1997 decision that teaching Weekend College courses was a departmental responsibility. This decision, however, cannot be confirmed. as meeting minutes have not been located, However, Criminal Justice Chair Susan Takata said that she could recall discussion of a March 8 1997 meeting where the department decided just that. Also, the then-interim Dean Ronald Pavalko wrote in an email that bis "RECOLLECTION is that we decided that teaching in the weekend program was supposed to be a soclanthro department responsibility and not just a Xun Wang responsibility. " In October. Andries Gerhard Schutte, associate professor of sociology and anthropology wrote that he would' "support the case that weekend college teaching be fairly distributed and not be assigned to one person only." He believed that Wang was correct in that the Executive Committee deliberated the redistribution, but thought that no' faculty members would volunteer. Tbe PSGA resolution also stated that "[t]o assign one individual to teach all 3 courses for the Weekend College without any compensation is an unfair, inequitable employment practice. It does not change the unfair nature of the assigment, regardless if George (Xun) Wang took the job voluntarily in 1994. [... ]Wang has been treated differently and unfairly compared to other members of the department because of this practice." According to Keating's letter, Wang may request a hearing by the faculty committee within 20 days. The UW General Council lawyers could not respond as Ed Aischuler, the attorney assigned to the case, is on vacation until March 15, 24 The Ranger News March 11, 2005 CLASSIFIED ADS (262) 595-2287 uwp_ads@yahoo.com Classified Ad Rates 30 words for $5.00 and 25¢ for every additional word. 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News.......................... 3 The Wallstreet Journa·IC~·;;; ..~·~·E..:·: · Opinions & Editoriols p d,lion 7 ~~~c~ii~;~ ..:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::'~ ~ 900 Wood Road Kenosha. WI 53144 Money Changes Everything part 2:A further look at how organizations plan to spend student fees STORYAND GRA~RS BY PRESTON BROWN The 2005-2006 budgets for student organizations are currently being deCided, a decisi~n which effects how :nuch student run organizations can grow, educateand provide for the Uw-Parkside community. Since Wisconsin state statute 36.09(5) allows students control of a portion of their own funds, the Parkside Student GovernmentAssociation (PSGA) uses this power to fund student organizations. Moneyfor these organizations is requested each year in a Student Allocation Fee committee(SUFAC) hearing. SUFAC is a subcommittee of PSGA, which reports its recommendationsto the student senate for a tina) vote. Student organizations areawardedtheir budgets based on their proposals, estimated monetary need, and potentialto enrich the educational experience in the eyes of the voting PSGA senators. The followinggraphs are a representation of the four major categories that each organizationrequested money for. Stipends refer to mone~ given to members as paymentfor their work. Events. conferences and operational costs are the other major categories. These basic categories encompass a variety of requests, so if anybody has funher questions, you can contact the organizations represented at their respective ",(ensions,or The Ranger News at rangemews@uwp.edu for a detailed breakdown. Black Student Union """ --- -- Student O.... nlzatloM COuncIl t~ "'" 51'" "'" ---- , 7" ,,'" p.rlcsldel-..-1 Club neRan_- - ... rangernews@uwp.edu ,.- , February 18 , 2005 Master storyteller, also known as the "Verballllusionis"" Tejumolo Ologboni speaks on February 2 In Upper Main Place. Celebrating Black Legacy, Oral Tradition, Social Justice and Youth Empowerment BY NICHOLAS MICHAEL RAVNlKAR "You can take the boy out of the country, but you can't take the country out of the boy," he said. "And you can take the African out of Africa. but you can't take the Africa out of the African." Tejumola Ologboni lived up to his pseudonym as the Verbal Illusionist, carefully embedding facts into his aphoristic commentary as he played to the crowd of over fifty students and faculty gathered in Main Place on February 2. Part of the Black History Month kickoff, Ologboni followed presentations by other speakers-from the UW-Parkside community. Marin Rocha, Rita Thomas, Jason Pinkowski, Samantha Collier and Dayvin M.A. Hallmon responded to the question "What does Black History Month mean to me?" Ologboni broke down everything from dialect to rhythm, alluding to the current obstacles still before our society. "When Black folks say 'jive: it's not pronounced 1-1-V-E. We pronounce u jaov. J-A- V," he said. Ologboni went on to discuss the ethnological differences in musical structure. Rhythms of European derivation have a three-count, he said, whereas African-styled rhythms go "on the one and the two." He also brought the audience back to civil-rights era Milwaukee. "When I lived on 14th street." he said, "if you were black you couldn't go south of State street. The police would harass you. They'd say, 'Where you going, nigger?"" Although the circumstances of racial discrimination have admittedly changed, Ologboni made clear that, while things ntight be 'better,' there are still many battles for social equity that must be fought and won. "No matter what we have done or what we are ahle to do," Ologboni said, "We've been standing on the shoulders of giants. And some of those giants, we've never even heard of. There are names that make it to the history books. But many of them get left out." He pointed to Ella Baker's organizing work in the 1930's south as one of the pivotal contribution to the civil rights movement. Turning the audience's attention to some of the commonly circulated Eurocentric misconceptions and mythologies about African culture, he highlighted the emblematic writing systems of Ghana and the Zulu traditions. Though many historically considered African culture to be illiterate. Ologboni exposed this as a convenient, racist fallacy. In addition, he discussed the historical role that African oral traditions have had on medical and technological advances. from the application of salicylic acid (crude asprin) in plant form to smallpox vaccination to the development of the light bulb filament. His concluding remarks were no less inspiring: ..lt's in your hands. The only thing that's powerful in any society is its young people. The only thing that old people like me create are hydrogen bombs. You know, things of destruction. Young people are idealists. They create the changes." • Events OfficeSupplies/Operotionol (osts • Stipends • (onventionsjTrovel -;:~~-------::;~~.~---- ~ The State Makes Q] THE WALL STREET JOURNAL Triumphant Return ,... Page 14 • 2 The Ranger News February 18, 2005 Letter From The Editor Dear Readers: It's funny how looking back over the past issues of The Ranger News brings memories - things our staff has struggled with and things our staff has improved. As we continue to grow as an organization, we continue to face new challenges. The reason I find it so interesting is because it's not always the same challenges we face. In fact, it never is. Since my time as editor-in-chief of the newspaper, we have constantly been facing challenges. During the past year we've overcome staff recruitment and retention problems, Jack of productive meetings problems. and relevant article content problems. That's not to mention many isolated problems that were interweaved throughout the entire time. Problems equal challenges, and challenges equal opportunities to learn and grow. At this point, the operating system is well in order for The Ranger News, and our staff is doing a fantastic job and excelling at what our organization strives to do. But like I said, different challenges continue as time allows us to grow. And not just for the newspaper, but people who work for it also. Especially myself. The most recent challenge for myself dealt with our staff reporting names in the Police Beat. I have also heard many opinions on whether people like that we are providing the names or not. The tricky part for me has been breaking down the reasons that concern the whole subject of the names. For the record, I suppose it started with me encouraging our staff to get as much information as possible for each story - at least covering the who, what, when. where, why. and how. That's reason number one names have been provided. Various community affiliates have asked me about my ability to edit the names out, simply because I have the power to. I don't edit them out, because I do not have a reason to do so. If I cannot explain to my staff why I'm changing something when it comes across my desk, I will not change it. Because I base my actions directly on reasons, I sometimes find myself challenged by the thoughts and opinions of others. There are always going to be people who don't like something the newspaper prints. But paraphrasing Bill Cosby, I'm not exactly sure the sure way to success, but the sure way to fail is to try to please everybody. So I know at some points throughout my college career, and life, people are going to disagree with my actions. The only thing I can do is break down the reasons as much as possible. Facts are facts, and opinions are opinions, and separating the two isn't very hard if reason is used.! will continue to encourage the staff of The Ranger News to get all the information they can. (Note: if we are choosing what information to publish or not to publish, we are being biased and less credible - the only way to stay in the clear is publishing all the information our staff gets.) Students and readers can decide for themselves whether they like the information or not. In other news, I'd like to welcome back The State, written and created by the Satirical Writers Guild. The State and The Ranger News have a contract signed where The Ranger News has no editorial control over The State. The Satirical Writers Guild has their own editor-In-chief that can decide the content policies for their organization. The Ranger News and The State simply share benefits (much like The Ranger News and the Wall Street Journal Campus Edition). Any opinions on The State can be sent to "100 Words or Less" at rangernews@uwp.edu. In fact, any opinions about anything can be sent to" 100 Words or Less," We definitely won't hold back from publishing what anyone on campus has to say, even if it is against The Ranger News. Please note our March production schedule has changed. Instead of printing on March 4 and 18, we will be ~ombining the two is.sues to come out on March 11. This is going to give us time to rework the newspaper and bring It up to yet another higher level as we continue to make it all it can be. In the meantime, thanks for reading. f I , I Henry D. Gaskins Editor-in-Chief (orr.dions for '''rvar, 4 Issue The front page article entitled "Money Changes Everything" was missing a byline. The article and graphs were written and created by Preston Brown. , Ad SII.... d P,I(.. I' 1/16 p.: 2" lIorz. xS'VeIl. 1/8 Page:4' Iforz. x 5' Vert. 1/4 Page}5' x 8' Vert.01"8"x S" lion:, 1!2Page;8"'x ID" lion:. or 5'x Iil'Vert. fuN Poge: 10'HorL X 16' VerI. DoulJla PlIge Spr8Qd:1D" x 16' {x2} ReIIICIlnlng Iss.,.-".,l Mo\'lh II April I, IS, 29 Moyl3 $28.00 $45.00 $65.00 $110.00 5195.00 5350.00 Jose Santiago refen;ed to on page 16 was actually Jose San,chez. If)'DU nQtl':~.informationthu( needs C(Jrr~CtiOll;·plebe e-mail !lUl8i'fll.~s@u"'p.odu. Th,oJ< you, RANGER STAFF Editor-in-Chief Henry D. Goskins News Editor Tol Goldwoter Business Manager Sonyo Gonzolez Staff Writers Joson Griffes, Nilk Borns, Tyron Soffold Jr, Andrew Krupp, Chris Rosin, Nitk Honelk Sherry Nelson r Assistant Editor Preston Brown Arts & Culture Editor Nicholos Michoel Ro,nikor Advertising Manager A,i Grewol Copy Editors Amondo Amoson Andy Weslbrook Graphic Design Manager Mon Gonyo Photograph Staff Advisor Judith Logsdon DOnlelYoris I Mon Cote ffi The Ranger News has meetings every Mondoy Otnoon All studen~ and faculty of UW.Parkside are welcome. Please feel free 10anend. Have any comments. COncerns, questions. or Story ideas? ' Please e-mail us at: rangemcws@uwp.edu . • We are located at Wyllie D-139C A$$O(lA,tIl) Phone: (262) 595·2287 Fax: (262) 595-2295 "'Q)tU($1Al[" Adveni'iemenlY: I1WP_ads@Yahoo.com - The Ranger News is a student-produced Pllblf~atJon of the University of 'W)l;Consin_ ~arkslde an~ docs not necessarily represent, In w~~le or In pan, the views of College admmISlOltOr5, fuculLy or studentS. Thi Do February ___ 18 Black History Month 12:00 PM: OMSA Fun Friday, Wyllie Hall D182 3:30 PM: Book Study: 'Potiki', Union 207 19 Black History Month 1:00 PM: Women's Basketball vs. Indianapolis, DeSimone Gym 3:00 PM: Men's Basketball vs. Indianapclis, DeSimone Gym 20 Black History Month 11:00 AM: UW-Parkside Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet, Union Dining Room 21 12:00 PM: Master Plan Listening Session, Union 104-106 5:30 PM: Master Plan Listening Session, Union Square 22 10:00 AM: Study Abroad Fair, Upper Main Place 12:00 PM: Master Plan Listening Session, Union 104-106 5:30 PM: Master Plan Open House, Union Square 8:00 PM: Hip-Hop Knowledge Bowl, Union 104-106 23 10:00 AM: Study Abroad Fair, Upper Main Place II :30 AM: Master Plan Listening Session, Union 104-106 12:00 PM: Noon Concert: McKeever Duo, Com. Arts Theatre 12:00 PM: Discussion: 'How Others See Us', TBA 9:00 PM: Foreign Film: 'Whale Rider', Union Cinema 24 7:30 PM: Movie: Emmitt Till, Greenquist 103 7:30 PM: Foreign Film: 'Whale Rider', Union Cinema 25 7:30 PM: Parkside Theatre: 'Machinal', Augie Wegner Studio Theatre 7:30 PM: Foreign Film: 'Whale Rider', Union Cinema 26 10:00 AM: Kenosha Expo, Perretti Fieldhouse 1:00 PM: Women's Basketball vs. Lewis. DeSimone Gym 3:00 PM: Men's Basketball vs. Lewis, DeSimone Gym 5:00 PM: Foreign Film: 'Whale Rider', Union Cinema 7:30 PM: Parkside Theatre: 'Machinal', Augie Wegner Studio Theatre 8:00 PM: Foreign Film: 'Whale Rider', Union Cinema ;. �--NEWS ----= febrUary 18, 2005 The Ranger News 3 ..--- Names: To Print or Not To Print BY JASON GRIFFES On February 4· at noon The Ranger News distributed their second paper of the spring semester to the campus of UW-Parkside. This issue included a new Police Beat section which integrated the names of seven offenders that had been issued citations. This newly styled Police Beat replaced the quirky joke style of its predecessor of the fall semester. On the same day, about an hour later, at the I p.m. Parkside Student Government Association meeting, PSGA issued a resolution in opposition to The Ranger News' decision to print those names. This resolution detailed the reasons for PSGA's opposition to the decision made by The Ranger News. The resolution itself said it would be forwarded to the Cbancellor and the Associated Press. The vote for the resolution passed through the Student Senate with overwhelming results. This session ended with 15 senators for the resolution, two against, and one member abstained. After the meeting, over the weekend, the editor-in-chief of The Ranger News, Henry Gaskins, learned of the resolution and was provided with a copy of it. "I wrote my response ...how I would respond since I am the leader of The Ranger News. I presented PSGA's resolution and my response to the staff in our meeting [Monday the 7] and we voted unanimously on the response." The response that Gaskins said detailed contradictions to the points offered in PSGA's resolution and indicated that the printing of names would continue. "The resolution is saying that we [the senate] feel that the students don't want their names to be in the paper for incriminating offenses," stated Nick Henning, President ProTempore of the Senate. Henning went on to say, "they [the students] feel we're a closed community and many students that attend the university are from the area. It seems that putting this in the paper would make it more of a gossip column." Henning also made the point that the Senate is aware that they can't stop The Ranger News from printing the names in the paper. "We are aware of the first Amendment and The Ranger News' right to print the names but we think that just because you have the ability to do something doesn't mean that you should:' "Everybody knows everybody and we don't think that everyone should know everyone else's business." The Resolution, according to Henning, is "Just a recommendation from the Senate it is not something they [The Ranger News] have to do." The decision was not easily reached by the Senate, and talks which had begun in a previous meeting were carried over to the meeting on February 4, when the vote for the resolution was passed. The original decision to print the names of offenders by the Ranger News was made a few weeks earlier. "One thing I always encourage our writers to do is get as much information as possible, the fundamentals ofjournalism are who, what, when, where, how, and why. This is what 1 encourage our writers to do," stated Gaskins. "If staff members want to get the information and get the names and it comes across my desk 1 have to print their work, unless I give them a reason that I'm not going to print their work." One worry of PSGA is that printing the names of offenders in The Ranger News will tarnish those offenders reputation. Gaskins response to this was, "Printing the names in the newspaper cannot have a greater effect than the incident itself. If a future employer wants to find out about your record they can, its open records." While neither PSGA nor The Ranger News has done any official polling, they have both asked around campus to get the feel of what students think:. "I know Senators went and talked to people they knew and asked [student opinions]," stated Henning. Gaskins also spoke to many students regarding the Police Beat. ''1' ve had a mixed reaction; a lot of people think it's really cool that we're doing it and I've had people come up to me and teU me it's a bad idea. and they would be embarrassed if their name was in the Police Beat." "1 have had professors tell me that it brings a more serious tone to the news paper itself, and I agree that it makes it more serious. What we used to do was throw in jokes, but now it's serious and that's what I like about it. 1certainly don't lean one way or the other about it being good or bad but I definitely think that it does bring a more serious tone to the newspaper," said Gaskins when asked about his personal opinion. While an agreement on the issue between The Ranger News and PSGA does not seem to be forthcoming in the near future, there has been some compromise reached. If an individual has been cited by the police and would like to have their name omitted from the Police Beat, they can come to The Ranger News office at Wyllie DI39C and request that their name not be printed. POLICE BEAT Data collected by Andrew Krupp January 21-Wilfredo Vale. Rlgoberto J...opez-Gomez, Christopher Sepulveda and.Alejo Sepulveda - CitlUions for UIlderage drinking 12.25 am. University ApartmenlS. January 27 Ross A. S<:hladwet1er and Anne M. Pokorny - Citations for undetage drinking - ~16 p.m. - Ranger Hall j~.28-~p. Vwat ~ftlIopetaDn8amotor~~ ~ lIlU .. ~todleKenQsbaCOllllJJ,aiI f 3.... __~'riifi·· ------------ ------ -----------. -;;--------~----~-~=--~·~·~-~-~-----------n;;""i;;;:;;:;;jrliiew:s-------=============~~~~r~~~~ February 18,2005 4 TheRangerNews _ OPEN DIALOGUE BY TAL GOLDWATER The Ranger News holds an open dialogue with various administrators in each issue. For this issue. the following questions were asked to the Director of Public Relations. Dave Buchanan. What do you do at UW·Parkside? I I "I am the director of public relations, which means Iget to say all the good things about student, faculty, staff, and so fourth," Buchanan said, "There are a lot of events that go on that I have the opportunity to talk to news media about. Ialso program the sign on [Highway thirty-one]. I also do just about anything that publicizes the university." Director ot Public Relations Dave Buchanan How do you bring attention to UW-Parkside community? "Other than news media, I have a good idea of what reporters are looking for when they go after a story." Buchanan answered. "With the internet there are so many more opportunities for us to publicize what goes on in the university. People aren't tethered to the newspaper anymore. They're not glued to the radio when they want to get news. They're not limited to television when they want to find out what goes on at Parkside. I work with all those media-with radio, television, newspaper. but I also work through the web. [It's] is an important part of what I do, because I distribute all my news releases via e-mail. No more paper. [There is old fashion method. which is get out in front of classes. This Monday, and Wednesday, I had the opportunity to talk Judy Logsdon's class about public relations and using public relations and how to become part of public relations." , j ~ \ l I ! I How can students find out information you are putting out? HI put it on the student server on the web site. a Listof , . . . d nts that go on at UW-Parkside. It's called, "Things acnvmes an eve . id "Th to Do at The D", in the student Iin-box.l Buchanan Sill, ey can look there every Thursday or Friday. Also, they can look at the website. All of our events that are coming up are listed. Anything I it as a news release can be seen 011 the website pretty easily, wne . dl listi There is a daily calendar. There is an upper listing an ower 1S ng of what going on today. They can look at The Ranger News because there is a lot of stuff The Ranger News covers about acuviues on campus. There are a lots of different avenues people can use. Th b i the biggest source as far as I am concerned, because e we IS . . h II basically everything I know is on the web." [The website IS IIp: www.uwp.edu/news/.] Eating Ramen Noodles, Panhandling, and Selling Your Soul BY SHERRY NELSEN Well, maybe things aren't this bad for students attending UW-Parkside, but students do undergo a great deal of stress and hardship in paying for the costs of college. The things students do to pay for college can range from working a parttime job to receiving financial assistance through lo~ns. Many sacrifices are made in order to obtain an education. Student Katie Marler explains, "You have to plan on when you'll be able to buy groceries, and when you'll be able to go on vacation. I've never had to save so much money in my whole life." Another student, Grace McKnight adds, "I have to use my time very well. I have to be very good at time management So Ican get my homework done, work 30 hours per week, and actually attend classes," For some students these sacrifices can be overwhelming. Michael Cyzak describes, "I feel like I am personally challenging myself to be the best I can. but sometimes 1just can't make the cut." However. positive aspects do emerge from students' struggles. McKnight pays out-of-state tuition with help from her family and student loans. She works at Starbucks as a shift manager in order to pay back her parents and her loans. She says of her experience. "I've learned a lot of responsibility. I appreciate my education much more." Marler works for Aramark on campus, as a tutor in the tutoring center. and serves as the secretary for Parks ide Adult Student Alliance. Marler says of her situation, "It teaches you to be frugal. You have to carefully plan out your days. That is making me more organized. which is helping me out with my classes." So why do college students endure all of these hardships? Marler left a job managing a dental office that paid $35,000 a year to come back to college. She explains, "I didn't feel like I had a voice to speak. I didn't feel like I was in a position to express myself or to give my opinion or to make what I think or what I do mailer With a college education you can '" you can make yourself known, and make yourself heard, and make a difference." Sometimes knowing that you'll be able to accomplish your goals makes all of the ~ardship worth it. McKnight explains, I am hopmg that once I graduate from college I can go to law school, and once that I'm a lawyer I can pay it all back.It would be worth it knowing that I can get to that level." Many students can agree that the need for money negatively influences their college experience. Cyzak explains. "l work two jobs in order to pay forthe car I need to get from home to school to work and back again. Working 30 to 40 hours a week at two jobs and taking IS to 18 credits has been the standard for me in college. Unfortunately, that leads me to have very little time to do anything, including homework." McKnight adds, "It takes time to budget your money, to make your money. So worrying and managing your money definitely takes time out of the time you could dedicate towards studying." Not only does money cause stress during college. but student loans linger long after graduation. Many students find their futures darkened by the reality of having to pay back their borrowed money. Mcknight observes, "[Student loans] already affect me in what I' m choosing to do. Rather than going on directly to graduate school, I'm going to take a year or two off to work full time and pay back Some of my student loans before moving on with my education." Cyzak adds, "I am not looking forward to student loans. [think they will cause me a lot of stress. I am not a fan of debt, but like most people, I can't afford to 'pay cash' for everything." For students planning to continue their education, loan repayment can sound especially intimidating. Marler comments, "It's going to be 10 years paying on an education. While I know it'S worth it, I wish there was another way. It's just daunting to know that I'm going to have debt forever". While college may seem like one. financial hardship after another, there" a Iight at the end of the tunnel. SomedaY we will lind careers, stop eating Ramen Noodles on a regular basis, and pay off our loans. Like our memories from college, Our education will remain with US "'I throughout our lives. Marler explains, just think that education is so imponuol. ueh and so valuable, and no mailer how In money you owe. nobody can ever take your education away from you:' -, 5 ~18,2005 Y -, oR! ScHUEBEL ByT tly PSGA, in correspondence with Recen • . . . nited Council, held a door slgnmg m theU pl e about keeping a low cap on what "~n ac . [VI d et increase is. A sufficient amount of thebu gtopped by to sign the door, while Chris peoples and Megan Sbuemnte, Public Relations Semenas , . th U . d C . GA belped out WIth e nrte ouncil to ofrs tudents aware of the situation. As for the makeStDave Koss, Vice President of PSGA stated, budge . th f very pleased With e outcome 0 the ,'Weare . ud et increase, which was a shockingly low five h g t." This figure was released by Jim Doyle, percen . Governor of Wisconsin, on Tuesday, February theT find alit more specific details one can log 8.0 . '/dhk http·//Www.wlSgov.state.wl.us an c ec onto . thenews links. . Upcoming is the State WIde Student Associationweekend, being held here at UWP kside from Friday, February 18 through S~day, February 20. There will be main agenda meetingsduring the everung of Friday, February 18, Saturday afternoon, and Sunday mormng. Another event that PSGA really encourages studentsto attend is being held in Main Place on Monday,February 28. This is a meeting is for all studentsto come and ask any questions they wish 10 state legislators. The event will begin at noon andend at about I :30 p.m. Many topics will be discussed. For example. gun control, financial aid, domesticrights, and the state budget. . On Friday, March 4 and Saturday, March 5, PSGA can take anyone interested, at no cost, 10 Madison with United Council. There many peoplecan show support behind their schools, andfor their budgets. Again anyone who signs upwill be able to attend with free travel and lodgingby PSGA. Please contact Dave Koss, vicepresident of PSGA in the PSGA Office down inWyllieHall across from Wyllie Market or at davekossS@yahoo.com or 262-595-2036. The Ranger News 5 Peer Health Educator Nina Brown Leads on a National Scale BY CHRISTOPHER ROSIN You may have seen Nina Brown helping to promote health awareness on campus over the last two years, along with the Peer Health Educators, such as the "Love Carefully" event taking place most recently, where condoms, literature, and other information on rnakinz D healthy cboices are passed out to the students at UWParkside, but Brown, a member of the largest studentbased organization in the United States, is actually the RegionaJ Representative for five states: Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. Brown, a senior at UW-Parkside majoring in biology, is one of 12 members of a national staff covering 35,000 college students. She is involved with an organization called B.A.C.C.H.U.S (Boosting Alcohol Consciousness Concerning the Health of University Students). Peer Health Educators are the student representative voice for the organization. The General Assembly conference she attended last November, which takes place somewhere different each year, was held in Chicago last year, and she attended the previous conference, as well. After graduating from UW-Parkside, Brown plans to attend medical school. Also, her ambitions include creating a non-profit catering clinic for the homeless. «1 don't think bealthcare should only be for those who are pri vileged." In the past, Peer Health has sponsored many events on campus to promote overall health, including safe spring break kits, (with a drawing to win a Jeep Wrangler), alcohol awareness week, stress relief (during the time of finals), and many others. "A lot of people feel more comfortable talking to their peers than they would with someone such a counselor," Brown says, "and we talk about a lot of issues that they may have not had addressed by either their high school or their parents and are now coming into COllege, and sometimes this is where they'll get a sex talk or other information, and we just look out for the overall health of the university." As for upcoming events from the UW-Parkside Peer Health Educators, there will be an event where 15 guys and 15 girls - on a "first come" basis - will have two to three minutes to talk to each other, and they'll eventually talk to everybody in the room, with the whole purpose being to hopefully find someone they'll be compatible with. ''They do it a lot in Chicago. People pay hundreds of dollars to do it, but ours will be free." A date has not yet been set for the "speed dating" event, but coming up on February 16, Peer Health will sponsor a Singles Party in the Den at 8 p.m. "Basically, it's just going to be a place for single people to come and hang out, play garnes, and other things like that, but couples are welcome to come. too." Be sure to come by the Den tonight for the Singles Party, and keep your eyes open for the "speed dating" and other campus events sponsored by the Peer Health Educators. Angela Konkle (right), John Mielke (lett). and Joseph Mlneci (not Shown) serve as jUdges durrlng the ChIlI Cook-Off on February 14 in Upper Main Place. Chili Cook-off (H'm Good) BY GINNY ALWARD On February 14, there was the chili cook-off in . U r Main Place sponsored by the Employee Alumm A~:iation. The cost of a bowl of chili was $1. The. proceeds will benefit the Campus Beautification Project of the Alumni gardens at UW-Parkslde. First place went to Sharon Eaves' recipe. Eaves is the senior health nurse at the Student Health and Counseling Center. . The judges used a range of crit~ria in selectI~g th~ . f the competition. John Mielke from uruversrty winners 0 id h d ' I · d one of last year's winners Sal e oesn t re anons an . . h . hili th t makes him want to grab a fire extmguis er. like C I a . H id he was looking for "How the flavor first hits me. e~ f " Th feel the heat and the glow rom It. en you II • ed Angela Konkle, director of catenng, also serv . d She said she wanted her nose to run. She as ju ge. tho id 'The hotter the better for me. Look for some mg sal, different." . J h M' . . Chef for the Food Service osep mOOI, Executive .. . id "I want something original, but not another Judge, Sal , " too off the wall. And it has to taste good. . . ant had their own reasons for Each partrcip .. submitting their recipes for competItion. Third place winner and Computer Science instructor Timothy Knautz said, "I love cooking and I love chili." Knauntz made two recipes: his own Cactus Graze and Bear Essential Chili. Nicole Leipski submitted Brew City Chili for the judges' taste-buds. She said she participated in the cook-off because it's fun. Debra Karp, who teaches arts management, took second with her Black Bean Wintertime Chili. a vegetarian chili. She said she just wanted the "opportunity to get out and see people. It sounded like it would be a fun thing." An attendee of the chili cook-off, Roberta from the tine arts office said, 'There are too many choices. too much 10 eat. But I like that it goes 10 charity." Richard Kummings of the HR office had just one bowl only and said he's not going to try anything too hot. But he loves Chili to begin with, he said. Third year student John Dash thinks the chili cook -off is "a great activity. Ithink the Chili is out of this world." He tried Heather Miles' No Meat Chili. Branden Daval, a student, said. "I think it's good." He tried Uncle Louie's Chili made by Patrick leGUIre • .,. . ... . .. G 6 February 18, 2005 The Ranger NewS - University Book Prices: Interview with Steve McLaugWin BY CHRISTOPHER ROSIN Anyone who's ever purchased college textbooks has most likely fussed about the costly prices of books at one time or another-Including Elise Dunton, a student at UW-Parkside, who decided she had enough of paying for overpriced books and tried to start an alternative way for students to get the books they need through the campus website. Reportedly, Dunton attempted to use a "Pick Your Books" method, where students could obtain books for cheaper costs through this group on the UW-Parkside website. However, this allegedly involved a 56 fee for participating. Because the UW-Parkside server, which was designed for educational purposes. is slate-funded, it was in danger of a possible violation of network usage policies. The policies, according to Associate Vice-Chancellor Steve McLaughlin, came about in the mid- '90's, as the internet is a recent phenomenon, and can be accessed through the UW-Parkside website under a keyword search of 'Network Use Policies.' Basically, because there would be a profit for Dunton. the state-provided. taxpayer-supported UW-Parkside website cannot be used for profit or money-making. "The policy exists," says McLaughUn. "because the taxpayers supply the money to have that network. and so it would be an unfair advantage for Someone in a private sector or a similar business to have someone using the state-provided server to conduct business .: According to McLaughlin. he requested to meet with Dunton to discuss a possible network use violation. with the issue actually being that there was a profit involved on a state-funded server. "It had nothing to do with the appropriateness of her service, but the website can't be used for profit or enterprise, and J think that's where I was quoted as saying to 'Take it somewhere else;' if she wanted to use another carrier or server. I have no problem with the service-just not on a taxpayersupported website." In other words, her entrepreneurial effort or the concept was not in itself the problem - she just would have to use a server other than the campus website. As this is an administrative policy, it comes through computer network services, and g?es up through a chain of review, and eventually It ge~s ~oth~ chancellor's cabinet, where it becomes an adrnuustrauve policy, once it is approved. If someone wanted to change it, they'd have to start with computer network SUpp0l1. Steve Premeau. head of computer network. would most likely be son to contact. Premeau reports to the chief information officer and the chancellor's cabinet. When asked what he would suggest to students who are tired of the high cost of books, Mclaughlin says, "Well. there are a couple of things students can do. There certainly are other sources for textbooks: Ama:;on. Com is one. and there's others like Wal-ManCon1. I think there are cautions about those services. however. that you have to be careful about. like they may not have the most CUIl"COl editions. or they might not have a buy-back policy. So if ynu drop the course or don't use the hook, you could have a book you can't get rid of. There's also the shipping and handling. so there's all kind'S of things to be aware or:' In addition. he mentioned that the chancellor has formed a committee called the 'Textbook Study Group:' The committee will be comprised of three students, three faculty members, a dean, and a financial accountant. The chancellor has asked the student government to nominate six students, three of which will be selected to serve on this committee. This will look at the entire textbook issue and differcnr delivery models, and give a report at the end of the semester. Chris Semenas, PSGA President. is looking for interest and people who are interested should get in touch with him. "Textbook prices are always an issue, and continue to be so. The prices. and changing editions much more quickly than they used to:' McLaughlin says. "From the publishing industry's perspective, if you have a textbook for a specific class. it's a limited market. and there are numerous textbooks out there. but once you produce that first copy. the more you print, it \ not that much more expensive: so with a mass-sale book. like John Grisham, theyIl set lots of copies and make up I ; I I I , Adver ise with The R ger News The best way to get seen on campus I t 1 \ \ I \ ~ r \ 1 Contact our advert @ uwp_ads@yahoo.com - Dean 01Sludenls SIeve Mclaughlin on volume. whereas, a text in a limited market is not going to sell huge amounts, so that's how some of these prices come about." On a linal note, he adds, 'They've always been expensive: I remember complaining about them when I was a student many years ago. but it's also a concern for everybody, The committee's going to be looking at all of thil." but it's ready to go. We're just looking for the students to get involved and a few faculty, as well." POTENTIAL Premed students aren't the only ones with the to save lives. THE BLOOD CENTER ~ OF SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN ~ Domg more good than you know. • Maybe your pint of blood witl save an emergency victim. Maybe a leukemia patient. Or a premature baby, But first, you have to give, Pleaseparticipate in campus blood drives. Visit www.bloodcenter.com , or call1-877-BE-A-HERO to give blood now, THE WALL STREET JOURNAL ~!MJFlIJ~ ImJD)IT~IT@~L WSJ.com THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 7, 2005 © 2005 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. What's News In Business and Finance u.S. Can't Sue For Tobacco Profits A U.S. federal appellate court tossed out the possibility of a 5280 billion penalty against the tobacco industry, handing cigarette makers a major legal victory and putting Altria Group, the parent of Phillp Morris USA, a step closer to selling off its Kraft Foods Inc. unit. Justice Department lawyers had sought the sum at trial in federal district court in Washington, arguing that tobacco companies conspired to mislead the public about the dangers of cigarettes. The $280 billion is what the government claims tobacco companies made over three decades in sales to young smokers who became nicotine addicts. The Justice Department can continue its lawsuit, but some observers believe the tobacco companies now could be more willing to settle the case to get it behind them. In addition to the forfeiture of past profits, the government has been seeking court -ordered changes in industry practices, such as advertising restrictions, industry-funded smoking-eessation programs and bigger warning labels. Alma has been preparing to split itself into two or three entities when the tobacco-litigation environmentimproves.ln addition tn its tooacco assets, Alma owns about 85%of Kraft Foods, maker of Oreos and Oscar Mayer lunch meats. Cruise Lines Seek End to 'Outbreak' The cruise industry is proposing a new remedy of sorts for recurring outbreaks of onboard illnesses. A month into the industry'S busiest season, more than 1,100 passengers on seven ships have gotten sick. according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. At the current rate, the number of 00- board outbreaks in 2005will top last year's record of 37. Frustrated by the media covel" age that often accompanies such occurrences, the International Council of Cruise Lines, a trade group, has asked the CDC to eliminate the word "outbreak" from the agency's health reports. "If they used the words 'increased incidences,' it wouldn't be misreported by the media," says Michael Crye, the trade group's president. There's no sign that the latest illnesses are hurting bookings, which did happen in 2003 after negative All Germs On Deck Outbreaks of gastrointestinal illness, mostly norovirus, on individual cruises: 40 30 Reinventing the Child Star Fanning's Career Path Takes an Adult Turn; Less Pay, Big Credits 20 10 o 1999200020012002200320042005 (to date) Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention publicity from an outbreak. Cruise lines have tried squashing the virus with everything from stronger industrial cleaners and new sanitation regimens to installing antibacterial hand sanitizers near the buf· fet line. The CDC acknowledges that it is considering eliminating "outbreak" from its reports. But David Forney, chief of the CDC's vessel-sanitation program, says a change isn't certain. "We're not going to change just hecause the industry doesn't like it," he says. H -P's Carly Fiorina Forced to Resign Hewtett-Packard Co. Chairman and Chief Executive Carly Fiorina, after five and a half tumultuous years at the giant printer and computer maker, has been ousted by the board. Board members say they asked for the resignation of Ms. Fiolina, architect of a controversial $19 billion purchase of Compaq Computer Corp. that has failed to produce the benefits expected. In a statement, Ms. Fiolina, one of the most visible women in Amencan business and one of the few tn head a major corporation, said, "While I regret the board and I have differences about how to execute HP's strategy, Irespect their decision." When she joined H-P in 1999,she received a mandate to transform a Silicon Valley icon that had fallen behind its peers. Revenue soared, partly because of the 2002deal with Compaq. In November, the company reported fiscal 2004net income of $3.5 hillion, up 380/0 from a year earlier, while revenue at $80 billion was up 9%. But Ms. Fiorina was unable to boost H-P's stock price, which is down some 50%since her arrival, and the company's performance has Please turn to Next Page By JOHNLrPPMAN S he had acted with Sean Penn and Denzel Washington, and her paycheck had soared. Then she got the chance to act opposite screen legend Robert De Niro, her name biiled equally with his in many of the ads. She grabbed the role, though it meant a hig pay cut. That sort of thing often happens in Hollywood-except this actress is 10 years old. For a child actor, Dakota Fanning is acting, and marketed, like an adult. Her latest movie is "Hide and Seek," in which she stars alongside Mr. De Niro as a daughter who grows increasingly sinister in the wake of her mother's suicide. Although crttics pummeled the Rrated thriller, "Hide and Seek" opened to a solid $20 million at the box office in its first weekend, surprising Hollywood, given the movie's poor pre-release buzz. And she will playa leading role in one of this summer's most anticipated films, "The War of the Worlds," directed by Steven Spielberg and starring 'Ibm Cruise. The suicide, terror and R-rating of "Hide and Seek" may add up to an unusual environment for a child actor not even old enough to see the movie on her own in a theater. But the strategy for developing Ms. Dakota Fanning and Robert De Nlro in 'Hide and Seek.' Fanning's career has been different, ever since she hit Hollywood's radar four years ago in "I Am Sam," in which a mentally disabled Sean Penn fought for the custody of his 9-year-old daughter (Ms. fanning was 6 at the time). Most child actors end up in cutesy kid roles in family entertainment-think Macaulay Culkin in "Home Alone" (1990) and its sequel, the twins Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen in the "Foil House" TV sitcom and their many Disney videos. Filmmakers employ them not so much to act, as to play themselves. With the exception of Jodie Foster and Drew Barrymore, few child actors graduate to foil-fledged aduit stardom-something Ms. Fanning'S business team clearly is aiming for. "They are positing her as a fully formed actress," says Hutch Parker, president of Twentieth Century Fox Film, which made "Hide and Seek" as well as "Man on Fire," last year's hard-edged drama in which Ms. Fanning played a kidnap victim whose bodyguard (Denzel Washington) fails to protect her. Part of the strategy comes down to billing credits. In Hollywood, the size of an actor's name, and whether it's placed above or below the title, goes a long way to determining his or her prestige. In posters and newspaper ads, marketers often place Ms. Fanning's name in a position equal, or almost equal, to stars who earn 10 times what she does. Mr. De Niro was paid about $10million for his role in "Hide and Seek," one-third of the movie's $30 million budget, people close to the movie say. Ms. fanning's representatives agreed to Please turn to Next Page What You Need To Succeed Be successful in class and your career with The Wall Street Journal - in print and online. Subscribe loday! Visitsubscribe.wsj.com/sludenl or coli1-800-975-8602 . • THE WALL STREET JOURNAL. Thousands of timely articles, salary tables and tools, plus 30,000+ jobs at the nation's hottest companies. , "'t~'~"~"')'~1"\'"~ ~ (02002 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. OS'JDp= ----------~------~--- THE WALL STREET JOURNAL CM/!!¥1lJ8 ImK'J%ffill Telecom Mergers Cut Options T he ranks of the long-distance phone "Industry could he dramatically reduced now that SBC COmmunications has agreed to acquire AT&T and MCI is in talks that could lead to its heing acquired by Qwest or Verizon. The disappearance of AT&T and Mer would mean fewer choices and potentially higher prices for consumers and companies, after several years of multiplying options for phone and data service. Since the 1996 Telecom Act, millions of telephone users reaped the rewards of greater competition as the local pbone giants and long-distance companies invaded each other's businesses. In 1995, the average household spent $32.78 a month on long distance. Now, it is $13.70, according to TNS Telecoms, a Jenkintown, Pa., market-research firm. That all changed last year, when regulators dropped rules that required local phone companies to al· low competitors to use their networks at deep discounts to offer local service. If the mergers now in the works go through, local phone companies and cable companies that now compete to provide phone service also could start to behave like a classic duopoly in which neither side considers it worthwhile to start a war for market share. "The loser is the customer," says Brian Adamik, president of Yankee Group, a Boston-hased technology consulting firm. Many businesses, too, which have come to take dramatic price cuts for granted when they renegotiate their telecommunications contracts, could see those discounts shrink. Many companies could be left heavily dependent on one provider and be forced to change negotiating tactics on teiecom-service purchases. AT&T has about 24 million household customers and roughly three million busine~s clients. MCI serves roughly 14 million homes and about one million businesses. Other businesses argue that consolidation could bring some stability to the battered telecom sector. Arvind Sabharwal, director of global technology offices for GMAC Financial Services, says: "At this current level of consolidation, we should be able to benefit from that if . they execute correctly. In the longer view, if it gets down to one player, that would be a very strong concern to us." By Wall Street Journal staff reporters Shawn Young and Jesse Drucker Reinventing the Child Star Continued from Previous Page have her fee-which Hollywood agents estimate at about $2 million-cut to six figures. So some "Hide and Seek" ads put Ms. Fanning's name above the movie's title, a position reserved lor only major stars, others below the title. "These credits are 100% negotiated," says Peter Dekom, a well·known entertainment attorney. Another reason for Ms. fanning's marquee treatment: The studio, Fox, saw her as someone who could sell "Hide and Seek," based on the success of "Man on Fire." To be sure, some of the most successful child actors did venture into older-audience films. Around Ms. Fanning's age, Mr. Culkin starred in some PG or PG-13 dramas: Haley Joel Osment, who was 11 when he starred in the PG-13 1999thriller "The Sixth Sense," appeared in an R-rated drama, but it was only released in video in the U.S. But Ms. Fanning has already appeared in three R-rated dramas. Further, Mr. Osment didn't work at Ms. Fanning's furious pace: seven films since 2001, and three more over the next 18months. Mr. Culkin's output has trailed off (recently, the 24-year-old played a murderous, drug-crazed New York party organizer in "Party Monster"). Mr. Osment, 17, hasn't been in a movie since 2003, though his agent says he's "offered projects all the time." Discovered by a talent agent in Atlanta, Ms. Fanning did her first TV commercial (for Tid ) when she was 5 years old. The ily relocated to Los Angeles after her career took off. But while Ms. Fanning's family and associates have pushed hard in advancing her career, they've kept the reins unusually tight on her publlcity machine, insisting on privacy. News interviews are limited to a week before a movie opens, and the week after. She has never been photographed with her family. Her parents will not do media interviews. Ms. Fanning isn't told how much she earns (by law, 15%of her earnings are set aside in a trust), nor does she read reviews of her movies, adds Ms. fanning'S agent, Cindy Osbrink, One thing Ms. Osbrink doesn't see in her client's future: movies like "The Princess Diaries" or "The Lizzie McGuire Movie." "I don't see her as a big teen pop star at all," she says. "I see her in big, meaningful stories." What's News In Business and Finance Yet the work is doing exactly what it was intended to do-create a viral movement. On the afternoon following the Super Bowl, 240,000 unique visitors had visited llncolnfry. com or the fry's auction page on Yahoo, and 362 people had bid. Odds & Ends Sony COrp. said it will launch its PlayStation Portable hand-held videogame console in North Amer icaon March 24 for $249.The PSP is a big gamble by Sony that it can find a large audience for a mobile device that combines advanced game capabilities with movie and music playing features. The PSP went on sale in Japan on Dec. 12 and sold more than 800,000 units by the end of that month. Tbe device costs signilicantly more than other portable game consoles, such as tile $149 Nintendo OS. Sony is negotiating with movie studios to publish films on a small optical disc format used by the PSP. Tbe company also expects about two dozen games to be available around the time of tile PSP's introduction. Continued from Previous Page been inconsistent. Chief Financial Officer Robert Wayman was appointed interim CEO. Patricia Dunn, an H-P director since 1998,was named non-executive chairman McDonald's Tries For 'Viral' Buzz A Super Bowl ad featuring obsessive interest in a McDonald's french fry shaped like the 16th president drew a lot of puzzled looks from the tens of millions of people watching the big game, and a relative trickle of thousands went online to find out more about the spot. And that is just the way McDonald's likes it. The campaign, in which a man has found a fry that looks like Abraham Lincoln and aims to auction it online, includes a Web site called Iincolnfry.com that has fake blogs and a real-life Yahoo auction of the presidential snack, with the proceeds destined for the Ronald McDonald House charity. The effort is part of a growing marketing trend that increasingly tries Web promotions and other nontraditional approaches in hopes of building "viral" buzz spread by consumers themselves. Marketers and their agencies see that as one of the best ways of appealing to fickle but technology-savvy young men. The Super Bowl commercial drew some pans from industry observers. "It's the kiss of death in the Super Bowl for viewers not to understand your ad," said Carrie LaFerle, an advertising professor at Michigan State University. By Jay Hershey How to contact us: CampusEdition@dowJones.com AT COLLEGEJOURNAL.COM • Business schools need to better train students to manage corporate crises. • How to write top-notch thankyou letters after an interview. • A dream-job boot camp helps train new graduates to hone their search skills. DONIT DRIVE TO TOWN TO RENT! 300+ CHOICES and growing each month! Rent current movies on DVD ----4';~~ Machine is located in the Union Bazaar One Day ~2.10 ~1.0SEach Additional Day (up to 7 days) ,,~"_""'.!\_•. ': _.. >l.I':.4: __ .~~ __ "'''_6 -I' _ Sponsored by Student Center • Opinions&Editoriols -9 The Ranger News February 18, 2005 100 WORDS OR LESS Parkside is a peaceful campus. but there are some people that are spreading hate. On New Year's Eve r started getting harassing phone calls -- In these phone calls, my life was threatened, racial slurs were made and so on. It was brought to my attention who it was. This student was actually written up for having a confederate flag in his dorm room. If this happened to you, speak up so there are no more incidents like this. --Jose Sanchez All U'W-Parkside community members are encouraged to send 100 words or less to rangernews@uwp.edu. ADVICE COLUMN This is Tori Schuebel's advice. If you disagree, write 100 words or less. Dear Tori, I am in desperate need of some math help. My teacher has been no help, and J heard of the Tutoring Center on campus, but I don't know how it works or if it could actually help. -Stumped Dear Stumped, Tutoring is a great idea if you are not getting the necessary help from a teacher. There are at least two awesome math tutors there who are students majoring in math at UW-Parkside; they both have taken advanced calculus 350 last semester. You don't need an appointment, you can just walk in and ask for help. The tutor center is down in Wyllie Hall, near the cashier's office. and is open Monday and Tuesday from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m., and Friday 9 a.m. until noon. If for some reason you still can't understand the material try asking another math teacher or another student in the class, if you hadn't already. It may seem obvious but not enough students take advantage of the tutor center, and it can help a ton! -Good Luck! Tori Dear Tori. Iam on diet pills ... Green Tea supplements to be exact. Some people tell me they are unhealthy, others say it's about time!!! ljust want to lose the weight before summer and feel better about myself. I've tried other ways and resorted to diet pi lis. Please shoot me Some advice. -Ms. Unconfident Dear Ms. Unconfident, First Iwill explain the basics in a situation like this, although Iam sure you may have heard them before. You should always check in with a doctor to see what they say first, but it's always good to get a second opinion. Perhaps you can check out some additional information on the internet at websites such as http://greentealovers. corn!. While I'm sure that taking these supplements cannot hurt you, I don't know how reliable they are on weight loss. Every bottle has a tag line saying "Supplement to be taken in conjunction with a healthy diet and regular exercise program. Results may vary". Green Tea is very good for your health in general so if you are not paying too much Isay it is fine to be on the pills. Remember the simple facts, though, that you should also be aware of your food diet and exercise. Iknow it is never easy but if you keep using merely diet pills you'll never effectively lose the weight. Small changes can be made, and yes it will take some time. Trust me small steps are going to be the most effective in the long run increasing your body confidence and health; J speak from experience, and research; as one website states, " Most health professionals recommend slow weight loss as the safest and most effective approach. A sensible weightloss program allows you to lose weight gradually -- about one-half to one pound per week. Gradual weight loss promotes long-term loss of body fat, not just water weight that can be quickly regained. If you need ideas of what kind of small changes can be made you can log onto htlp:llwww.smallstep.gov/step_2/ step2_choices.html, or look in health magazines, which you don't even have to buy, at Barnes and Nobles. If you decrease 500 calories a day (weather is be by cutting food calories or exercising more), you'll start losing a pound a week.. For more information log onto http://www.caloriecontrol.org/. Keep strong and you'll be able to accomplish this! -Have Confidence, Tori Would you support an MTV Campus Invasion? "No. I don't like MTY. J don't think they are about music anymore." Blake Holland Freshman 19 Undecided Major "J don't know. r would check them out if they came." Matt Koch Junior 21 Geology Major "Sure. It would put our campus on the map." Cristina Dam Senior 20 Psychology Major i:iiiiif'If~!ll"Sure, why not. But r would also like to see more support toward the music of the bands that are on campus." Bony Benavides Junior 23 Music Major "Yeah. It would be fun, and it's not much fun on this campus." Tasha Woods Senior 23 Business Management Major Ronny's Special Adventures By Pete KIugiewicz ~(fJDlJ ~ 1JI~l&$ ~~}7 UW-ParksideSports ~10~ ~T~h~e~R~a~n~g~e~r~N~e~w~s~------ Fe_br_u...:a::..;ry:.....::18::.~2~00! I Ski School BY NICK BORNS Staying in shape this winter doesn't necessarily have to include locking yourself in a "muscle jail" and grunting away while moving stacks of metal plates in mind-numbing repetition. The snowfall this winter means an invigorating and refreshing outdoor activity for everyone---cross country skiing. There are many skiing enthusiast who eagerly wait for ample snowfall, so they can strap sticks to their boots and slide through the cross country trails at UW-Parkside. They don't just get out there on the snow and instantaneously shoot across the field. Cross country skiing requires knowledge, skill, and a few pieces of basic equipment to get started. The equipment necessary for skiing is simple: a pair of skis, a pair of ski boots, a pair of poles, and, finally warm outer garments. The skis are not straight planks of highly-polished wood. They have a curve, "camber," which is a built-in flex that cross country skis have to provide maximum performance during the push and glide phases. Also, the bottom of them differs from downhill or telemark skis, as the cross country skis now almost all have small ridge patterns on the middle portion to provide grip during the pushing motion. The equipment is available at most sporting goods stores, but there are a few important notes concerning clothing. Remember the acronym COLD. Keep Clean-fancy jackets & fleeces won't work properly if dirty (skin always secretes oils). Avoid Overheating-adjust the level of activity to ensure that sweating is kept to minimum, Wear Layers-heat gets trapped between layers to aid in staying warm, Don't Overdress-remaining "comfortably cool" will keep you skiing longer. Before any of that stuff comes into play, you need trails to ski on. Having the trails is essential, but using them first can be an intimidating experience. The first skiers of a new snowfall often must "break trail," stomp on the snow with their skis to create a cross country "track" to ski on. Breaking trail is fun because there are usually fewer skiers on the trails, but it is also very demanding because skiers don't get the benefit of sliding forward. Packed trails allow for a tremendous increase in glide and range of motion while eliminating mucb of the variability in conditions found at nongroomed locations like UW-Parkside. If your fitness background includes activities such as ice skating, downhill or telemark skiing, then you will have a far greater likelihood of early success. Ifthese sports are rare and mysterious rituals that you've only viewed from TV or afar, then taking a professional lesson your first few times on decent snow will guarantee enjoyable first experiences. The "classic technique" motion is the easiest to learn in a short time span and requires the least amount of athletic conditioning to enjoy-at least at the novice level. Utilizing an opposite driving leg and forward poling arm, cross country skiers look as if they are simply sliding forward. Now, try to remember the time you and aU your siblings lined up on a newly-waxed hardwood floor for a sock race. You would scoot-n-slide across the floor using a driving motion with one leg as your opposite arm swings forward for momentum and balance. This "scoot-n-slide" is the essence of the cross country skiing. Start on a flat area with finn tracks. Assume a basic athletic stance by keeping your knees slightly bent while leaning forward a little. Start out with small slides at first, and as you progress to longer and more integrated motions, your slides and strides will become longer and longer. After even as little as a few minutes gliding you should notice that if you get your weight up and over the forward ski (as opposed to sitting back just a wee bit), the ski will glide forward with quite a bit of freedom and POwer. Most beginners get a taste of a real gliding ski even in the firstfive minutes on snow. You'll need to use your poles to help propel you forward and maintain your balance. Using the opposite leg-opposite arm technique will do the job. If you think about the motion too much, you'll probable fall over, so just move naturally. When planting your poles try to keep your arms at shoulder-width spacing and the pole angled down towards your boots. When planting, you should slightly flex your elbow, then should push your hand smoothly past your hips and extend fully behind you as if you were trying to throw the pole. Keep a hold of the pole though! Ultimately you'll achieve a pace and form that is a pendulum-like motion with a relaxed follow-through and recovery. Once you reach this point, you will start to look around at the beautiful winter scenery that snowhares, squirrels, and redtailed hawks live in. Eventually UW-Parkside's trails will be too steep for skiing and you'll need to switch to the herringbone. Derived from the Norwegian love offish, the herringbone is primarily an uphill walking technique. To herringbone, skiers simply widen the tips of their skis into an open 'Y' and put one ski in front of the other-kind of like walking. Skiers who came intoIh uphill in tracks exercise courtesy by stepping out of the tracks and moving to oneside or the other before they herringbone-it can really ruin the tracks that took someone" diligent effort to make. As the grade increases or the snow becomes firmer, skiersmust use the entire inside edge of your ski as a claw to add grip. On firm snow this willmean really planting the inside edge pretty hard each time you take a step. Anything on the UW-Parkside's trails can be overcome with the herringbone technique. Herringbone-ia can take a lot of energy if you do it too fast, so climb at a moderate pace. The good aspect of moving up is usually the return trip: skiing downhill. Skiing downhill is by far the most enjoyable part of cross country skiing (apart from keeping in shape and looking at the winter wonderland). Skiers trying this bit for the first time can often be identified by their white powdery snow-coat from the fall they recently took. However, if they weren't falling, it means that they weren't trying. To increase your success, bend your anldes and knees, keep your weight on the balls of your feet (this gives you a "shock absorber" for undulations in the snow), keep your hands in front of you and your poles out of the snow, remain calm (a relaxed body and mind reacts better to changes in speed and terrain), and, finally, learn how to weight and un-weight your skis to control your decent. As with all of life's obstacles, you should start on a small, private hill that's free of obstacles and observers (no one needs to know whether or not you took a little spill). The most important thing to remember is that you should be having fun. If you find that the cold wind is biting your little nosey-wosey, and you just cao't keep your httle paws warm, then you should consider the treadmill or the indoor track. However, if you find that you have a new love for the outdoors, remember to bring a camera and take pictures, for Punxsutawney Phi] says that winter will only last six more weeks. SPORTS STANDINGS GLye Men's Basketball Team Standings GLye Women's Basketball Team Standings as of February 14, 2005 as of February 14, 2005 GLVC Overall GLVC Overall WIn Lon Pet. Win Los!; Pet. Win Loss Pet. S. Indiana 14 2 .875 19 4 .826 SltfEdWa~ 1~ .750 QUincy 13 3 .696 16 7 .696 4 19 6 .760 UW.parkslde Indianapolis 12 12 5 ,706 18 9 .667 4 .750 17 6 .739 11 688 Bellarmine 11 5 .688 17 6 .739 5 15 8 .65~ Saint Joseph's 10 7 .588 N. Kentucky 11 5 .688 14 9 .609 14 9 .609 9 8 .529 Lewis 11 5 .688 14 9 .609 14 9 .609 N. Kentucky 6 10 .375 10 Indianapolis 10 6 .687 17 6 .773 12 .455 Lewl$ 4 12 .~50 SIU-Edwardsville 6 10 .275 11 14 .440 9 14 .391 Bellarmine 4 12 .250 9 14 Kentucky Wesleyan 6 11 .353 11 13 .458 .391 Missouri-51. Louis 4 13 .235 ., 16 Southern Indiana 5 11 .313 12 11 .522 .304 UW-Parkside 4 13 .235 7 17 Missouri-SI. Louis 3 14 .176 4 20 .167 .292 Saint Joseph's 2 15 .118 5 18 .217 11__ ~Aits&(uIture TheRanger News ------------=F-e-b-ru-a-ry-l--,S-,-2-0-0-S How To (Review a Pop Album In Six Days) BY NICK HONECK "I'Il try and make it/All on my own:' is a line from the song Nobody's valentine. on Nate Johnson's How To (Make A Pap Record ill Tell Days). For the most part, he does. The album's title may be misleading but "it just kind of came to me," said Johnson. Acknowledging the concept of the album. Johnson began with the intention of writing one song a day for 10 days. However. the project stretched to 14 tracks. More confusing is that Johnson lumps his album into the pop category. The listener cannottell if this is a sly wink to the underground. or ifhe truly wanted to make a pop album. How To is an all-acoustic album about breaking up and making up - a subject that goes band in hand with today's higb school and college students. "So what call I do girl? fro be with you girllWhy can't you see the pain/You put me through again? NOll didn't even know my name," a line from YOli'II Never Be Mine, could comfortably lit on almost any other song on the album. Johnson says. "half of those songs sound like they're about a girl. but it's just a girl." He didn ·~.write PAOSocial as ccess BY NICHOLAS MICHAEL RAYNlKAR On February 3 the Parks ide Asian Organization (PAO) hosted a social in The Den from 7 to 10 p.m. Attendees were greeted by free popcorn. pizza, pool and bowling, as well as a nice selection of hip hop and trance music. PAO President Thavone Munesy, 11 junior, was enthusiastic about the turnout for the event, hoping that students from a cross-section of ethnic backgrounds wi II be attracted to the organization. Although the majority of PAO"s members are Hrnong, Munesy stressed that students do not need to have Hmong heritage to be a member, nor must they be Asian. "We're really trying to gear events for the whole school:' Munesv said. "Even though we're called the· Parkside Asian Organization, we do have members from all other races." PAO member Bou Yang agreed: "We"re not just focusing our events toward a specific group. We invite everyone to come. No one should be worried about sticking out," she said. «Everyone can recognize that nobody wants to feel alienated," Yang said. "So, to have a really successful event, [an organization] should try to come from a place that focuses on their culture an values, while at the them about anyone specifically, Yet, Johnson's songwriting talent is apparent on How To. Some of the best songs 011 the album, Beautifut Girl, Nobodys valentine. and I'm Feeling Fine. only slightly vary from the basic songwriting formula used on the record. Johnson's strengtb lies in his ability to write lyrics that may. on paper, look overwrought but when spoken sound nothing but sincere. Thankfully, though Johnson overuses some worn alit cliches such as "please don't let me down:' the album is still very easy to listen to and versatile. It could blend into the background at a party or be listened to while dealing with the latest relationship situation. and, as Johnson says, "it's only nine bucks." Johnson, who plans to record How To (Make A Pop Record in Tell Days) with a band, shows a lot of promise as a singer and songwriter on the album. "Goodbye/see you next time/I hope we meet again." Johnson sings on Goodbye. the album's finale. It would be nice to hear from Johnson again. When we do, hopefully he will use his talent on a wider variety of subject matter than he did on this promising debut album. Nate Johnson currently has no concerts scheduled. The album is the first release by local label Two Cities Media. For 1110re information on Nate Johnson and Two Cities Media. go to Two Cities Media at www.twociticsmedia.com. The album is for sale at Amazon.corn. same time building the community of the university." Munesy, in her first year as president of the organization. along with other PAG executive board members. are planning two large events over the course of this semester. PAD will host ~1I1Asian open house in March. Workshops will be held during the day, while a comedian will entertain students during the evening. Then in April PAO will be celebrating Asian Awareness Month by hosting a read-in similar to the one held by the Black Student Union and the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs on February 1. Everyone from the community is invited to arrend and read a brief excerpt of and Asian or Asian American writer's work. PAD meets on Wednesdays at noon. 12 February 18,20( The Ranger News Foreign Film Focus I Love It, I Love It Not BY NICK BORNS Wisconsin flower shops will be busy with orders even past Valentine's Day, but it's unlikely there will be an order for one rose to be sent to the workplace of a secret love. Viewers of He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not (or A la folie ... pas du tout for the Francophiles) will notice there are roses of all colors: April fool's pastels; friendly, cheek-blushing pinks and, of course, bright, beaming I-love-you reds. Picking her way through this flower shop, Angelique, played by Amelie star Audrey Tautou, is seen daintily discriminating for the perfect rose for her beau. Roses, hearts, and pretty girls on bicycles make the audience think of nothing but L'amoure. Taking these images in and teased by these introductory symbols, moviegoers might imagine they were about to see a lightweight, romantic comedy in the usual style of French film. The truth, however, is darker and, in many ways, more entertaining. He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not is set in the summery city of Bordeaux, which looks like the old-time black-and-white film Paris. The tale develops in front of the audience as a romantic film-cum-rnelodrarna. It begins with the end of an extramarital affair between a cardiologist, Laic, who is played by Samuel Le Bihan, and a female art student on scholarship, Angelique. The impressionable young girl then tries to get Loic to leave his pregnant wife, Rachel. David, played by Jeff Bigot, is a medical intern doting on Angelique, He pines away and becomes increasingly frustrated watching her flirt with Laic. Heloise, played by Sophie Guillermin, works in the same cafe as Angelique and witnesses Loic's mistreatment of her friend. Both characters are caring and dislike Loic's cold-hearted rejection of Angelique. He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not traverses a continually darkening path more twisted than a truckload of French bread. Its biggest surprises are saved for the final half, taking a number of risks that all payoff. Told from two distinct and opposing points of view, it gives the opportunity to see the plot unfold from each of the main characters' perspectives. Director Laetitia Colombani does not argue for subjective truth. Colombani gives the first section of the film a quick pace in order to give the audience just enough clues to know that something is wrong with one perspective, without entirely revealing the catch. In fact, a key aspect of this motion picture is that one point-of-view is more reliable than the other. If you have seen the movie, you prohably don't have any doubts about who represents the more credible narrator. Every event has a plausible explanation that precludes the audience from engaging their willing suspension of disbelief. The finest touch comes with the soundtrack. Nat King Cole's version of the jazz classic "LOVE," creates a playfully distressing point in contrast to the two perspectives. The way Colombani ties everything together will satisfy the most fastidious audience members. The plot is more puzzling than suspenseful. With a second or third viewing, audiences will better understand what's going on and can pay attention to the details of the cast's craftsmanship. In the end, there are no difficulties reconciling the outward discrepancies between Angelique's and Laic's perspectives. It seems that the part was perfectly made for Tautou. The audience's association with her previous casting as the title character in Amelie shakes the assumptions made during the first half of the film. And yet, it is that vety association with her previous role that allows Tautou to toy with audience's expectations. In fact, this role requires a farther-reaching range than Tautou's lead in Amelie, and the actress has no d.ifficulty overcoming the challenge. Le Bihan. who, like Tautou, is required to play two radically different versions of the sanae character, plays Loic as if the part was written for him. Bihan was featured in the movie Le Pacte des Loups (The Brotherhood oj the Wolf for the monoglots) in which he played a martial arts expert recently returned from New France to fight an old, French terror. Making films with credible and unpredictable plots is no easy task, but when filmmakers add highly talented actors to great writing, the result is a surprising and devious movie where one person's viewpoint represents only half of the story. Next in VW-Parkside's Foreign Film Series is Whale Rider, a film about a New Zealander girl, Pai, who ventures to break the oppressive rules of primogeniture. Her father leaves New Zealand, and Pai is raised by her grandparents, Koro, the chief of his people, and Nanny, his wife. Pai believes she could serve as the chief, but her grandfather, despite his love, opposes this idea. One day, all the village's teenage boys are summoned to compulsory lessons on how to be a Maori and the leader of Maoris. Pai, who is banned from the classes, eavesdrops and enlists a wayward uncle to reveal some of the males' secrets. Whale Rider is in English and Maori with subtitles. Happy viewing, Communication majors! POETRY Promise BY TYRAN SAFFOLD JR. " "I'ma he there for you, I will never leave you And I meant what I said No matter what Even if I'm dead . ] won't allow myself to go to Heaven until my Spirit secures you during every step of your life Vntil the time God allows us to re-urute Yes... r said I will post phone Heaven To allow my spirit to be with you I will not allow my seed 2 go through The pain of not havin a father around There will be no need for courts or prenupts Cuzyo mom .. . The one I marry- we will be together until our earthly bodies expire And even then our spirits will walk hand in hand in the after life But I promise No divorces My child I will out run horses hefore I leave you You will never have to say"] need you" Because I'ma already know I'ma already know that a child cannot be complete without its Father "Baby, I will never leave you" And I put so much emotion in them words that tears fall A vow to my baby etched in stone like the Ten Commandments Sealed with a kiss to mama's stomach Your heart will pump my blood and it was Gods will 4 you 2 exist And its God's will for me to exist in yo life .. I'ma make A bond sealed with love and coated with a promise That I will he there to help you take on any problems Like a protector .... A father A friend .... A father An advisor. ... A father A man .... A father You will never have to cry about me not bein around Cuz I will always be there Like roaches in the projects Like the words of God Like hate in America I will always be there I will always be there I promise .... I will always be there Fitting In BY ANDY HENDRICKS I never fit in, they always laughed at me I tried to be social. .. r tried to be cool. .. I tried to he polite . I tried to be funny . I tried to be like them ... ... and they laughed together ... and they laughed warmly ... and they laughed cruelly .and they laughed by not laughing ... and they laughed at me Itried to be different. ] tried to be a fake. I tried to be bad ... I tried to be a man. I tried ... ... and they laughed all the same ... and they laughed genuinely . .. and they laughed good . .. and they laughed childishly ... and they laughed effortlessly Finally, I tried not trying. ... and the laughing stopped. A Nasty Habit BY ANDY HENDRICKS When you bum it, it destroys, Destroys you with joys, Destroys all takers, Destroys the fire makers. With their horrible taste, Your lungs are a waste, You cough them to pieces, And breathe in wheezes. Burning with the smoke of death, A carcinogenic breath, An addiction so serious, It kills all--casual or curious. Even if they make you cool, You're really just a fool, Because When cancer comes for you, There's nothing you can do. febWOry 18, 2005 --- The Ranger News 13 The Exonerated Releases Laughs and Cries ByNICKBORNS The death penalty is nothing but revenge, and the United States justice system is too flawed to carry out y actionwithout reasonable doubt. Of course, readers anaynot think this way. However, the authors of 711e ;ollerared have an opinion something akin to these opening statements. The Exonerated, written by Jessica Blank and ErikJensen, is based on their interviews with more than40 exonerated death-row inmates from vastly differentethnic, religious, educational. and geographic backgrounds. Although 89 inmates had been exonerated by the timeBlank and Jensen began the interviewing process, theyare the exception from the rule. Many people on deathrow are waiting for appeals courts to review and re-try their cases. Fortunately for the guilty, the wheels ofjustice tum slowly, but unfortunately for the innocent, theslow pace compounds the injustices inherent in the system. Of its many accolades, The Exonerated received the Defenderof Justice Award from the National Association ofCriminalDefense Lawyers, Court TV's Scales of JusticeAward, and the Justice in Media and Arts Award fromDeath Penalty Focus. The play's idea sprang from" ... a conference on the deathpenalty at Columbia University." Blank and Jensen "tookthe idea to producer Allan Buchman, a friend of [theirs]from the downtown theater community in New Yorkwho ran the Culture Project." The development of the dialogue was done by a group"of talented and underemployed friends" that Blankand Jensen worked with to form a script from the hundredsof hours of interview recordings. "Additionally, [they] dug into the court transcripts and case files of the people whose stories weweretelling. [They] spent countless hours in dusty courthouse record rooms, pawing through thousands of microfiche files and cardboard boxes full of affidavits, depositions, police interrogations and courtroom testimony." The writing team certainly did their research to form a relevant and poignant work that doesn't just get audiences started thinking about the justice system, but shapes their thoughts about h. Additionally, the moratorium on the death penalty declared by Governor George Ryan of Illinois gave the play further impetus, as the subject's popularity moved into the mainstream news media. The advocates of the death penalty have another George in the then-Governor George Bush, a presidential candidate in 2000 when the play was being performed across the country. Bush saw "more executions carried out under his watch as governor of Texas than any other state since the reinstatement of the death penalty in 1976." The authors of The Exonerated feel very particular about the casting and delivery of their work. In the production notes that accompany the script, they state "[d]irectors and actors should be careful not to be didactic in their presentation of the play. The drama of these stories does not need enhancement: It's generally a good idea to avoid stapling newspaper headlines to the back wall or throwing electric chairs allover the stage." This advice seems sound and theatrically feasible when readers consider the efficacy of the text. However, Blank and Jensen are strict in the ethnic casting of their characters because they believe "it is strongly important that black people play black people and white people play white people. [They] strongly support nontraditional casting in general[,] but in the case of this play it dilutes the reality of many of the issues involved." Diluting the issues or not, the UW-Parkside production group portrayed many of the characters with "mostly young Caucasian women" according to Michael Clickner, a theater arts professor and director. The nontraditional casting didn't seem to bother him or anyone else on the production team, for he added that he "also had a sense that the problems highlighted in this show are everyone's problems. As Ayesu, one of the actors said: 'It is a person's soul not his skin that makes them who they are. '" Putting nontraditional casting aside, student actors can acquire a lot of experience by expanding the range of roles they can play, and the FreshlNK productions are a way they can do it. Clickner says, "the skill level vanes within the student population; this [series] is a way to train young people." And will the young people train. The FreshINK series is going to be a set of new authors and student actors, and directors with at least one semester of directing classes under his or her belt. The student production team will present its proposal to a board of theater department faculty who will decide whether or not the show will go on. The challenge to the students is the same challenge that faces professionals in the entertainment industry: they have to find a cast, make the sets, design and make the costumes, pick timely and engaging topics, and rehearse, rehearse, rehearse. Don't worry. UW-Parkside students can help by purchasing tickets at the theater, making donations at upcoming events, trying out for a part, or submitting a script like all the other writers. The schedule for the FreshINK series is yet to be determined. The only event set in stone is the FreshINK Productions FRESHink New Play Festival, which features a collection of new, short plays written by UW-Parkside student playwrights that will be as diverse and eclectic as the writers who crafted them. A complete list of titles, writers, and directors will be announced at each performance. The performances will be held at the Augie Wegner Studio Theatre on May 8 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. tr Winterfest Entertains Some, Disrupts Others BY NICHOLAS MICHAEL RAVNlKAR Many students noticed the commotion in Wyllie Hall's Main Place on February 9. However, most weren't sure exactly why they saw sumo wrestler COstumes, laser tag mazes, an oxygen bar and two giant green screens. . .. Dubbed Winterfest the event was sponsored by the Student Activities Office andcostapproximately $4,5'00, according to Stephanie Sirovatka-Marshall, assistant directorof Student Activities. ''Winterfest evolved from the former Winter Carnival that used to take place inFebruaryand was coordinated by a handful of student organizations," SirovatkaMarshallsaid. "Part of the mission of the Student Activities Office [is] to provide both entertainmentand educational programs for students, along with leadership opportunities,and support for student organizations," she went on. Students had mixed reactions. From 11 a.m, to 3 p.m., many students flocked to the ox.ygenbar, where they could "relax" for five minutes under the influence of flavored OXygenand flashing lights. . . Others were quick to get into the act with one of the two gr~en~screen e~hlblts, Where they could either make their own music video or have their picture cancatured by FreakyFotos Some, The Ranger News staff among them. even donned sumo suits and attempted toknock One another to the mat. ..' ki d f tiff ['d fight Katie Barrier, a senior, commented, "If they didn t have this In a S l , ~itB . ., " . ut since they do 1 won', parncrpate- di b' lace O ' b I ted in a less jstur 109 P . thers thought that the event could have een oca ." d id "I hi . the Union one stu ent sal . , don't understand why they don't have t us over 10 . ' I d th Th ' dlv : thing CtOJl1O' on over mere, an e at would make more sense But there s hal' y any ~ e> 0 h f t Un' . . . I cr . Main Place gets t e most 00 JOn IS so separated from the rest of the school. ouess traffic., Th . b th entertaining and disruptive. e music that accompanied the event was o. d -ecords and preferred to "It was horrible!" commented Erika, who works III sru ent I withhold her last name. Many students regularly study in Lower Main Place's Wyllie Market, as well as in the comfortable couches near the Tutoring Center. However, they found it difficult to concentrate. "It was kind of loud. It distracted me, but Iguess if Iwanted to focus Icould have gone to the library," said Jolie Johnson. senior. "I needed to eat lunch though." Sarah Myers. a writing consultant in the tutoring center, didn't find the volume disruptive. "It wasn't too bad in the tutoring center," she said. "But when Iwalked past it was annoying.l think it just depends on the song." "The various events were chosen either by what we know students like, by asking students what they might like, and trying something new," Sirovatka-Marshall said. "The 02 Bar is becoming popular on campuses across the country:' "All of the associates and agencies had been here before over the years for other events." Sirovatka-Marshall said. In fact. one company's representative is actually an alumnus of UW-Parkside. Stephanie Witkiewicz. a graduate of UW-Parkside. currently works for Clowning Around. which provided the laser tag maze and sumo wrestling. Witkiewicz mentioned that there was more student participation around the noon hour. with over 40 college students chasing one another through the inflatable maze with plastic laser guns throughout the afternoon. She said. "'I think everybody was able to have a good time." port Written & Created by the Satirical Writers Guild VOLUME 3 ISSUE 01 The State Makes Triumphant Return Kenosha, WI - In 2004, The State announced "Despite unbelievably low prices. Wal-Mart Still Sucks." Fewer words could have ever been truer, and still hold true today in the year of 2005. Thus the world was introduced to the wit and wisdom of that Nobel Award paper that we all came to cherish -The State. But in November, charges of treason and insurrection were levied against The State by the Attorney General of Guam, John Ashcroft. After an unsuccessful campaign of poster boards and hallway boycotting, The State was ultimately exiled to the Isle of Mariana. Recently. the resignation of the Attorney General of Guam has once again brought the public eye back to this courageous paper. Public demand led to an attempt to free The State from its prison. Now. after a daring rescue by Navy Seals and Green Berets, and more than ten weeks in exile, The State triumphantly returns home. "The State Has Returned!" proclaimed The State as it stepped off the plane and addressed the teeming crowd that gathered at Mitchell lnternational Airport. In the ensuing champagne party, we were granted an exclusive interview with The State, where we were blessed with this message; "The State apologizes for its absence from The Ranger News and your livest. But know that the past ten weeks were not in vain! From the seeds of The State's imprisonment blossomed inspiration the world has never seen nor will ever see again! The State preserved it all in its mind. waiting for the day when its freedom was restored. Now, with The State's return, the public will eat of its fruits once again!" Public support for The State is at an alltime high, and The State's opinions will seriously influence the future course of events in Parkside and nearby regions. Chris Sernenas and other politicians are reponed to be anticipating The State's. every publication, no doubt hoping that a kind word will propel them to a future term, or nervously dreading if The State will criticize assholes like them. When The State was asked where the focus of its next publication will be, The Stale replied Children at a Florida elementary school break into a spontaneous song and dance number upon hearing of The State:\, refilm. "The emotional revitalization of Parkside is where my main thrust will lie. A new semester is upon us! Class organization and rampant intellectualism needs to be curbed! The need for this muse has never been greater!" WiJ) The State live up to its boasts? Can The State really revitalize Parkside and its laggard newspaper? Detractors and Terrorists alike have reportedly scoffed at such claims, calling them 'exaggerated', but given the State's prior accomplishments, we believe The State will succeed. "The Stare does no! apologi:e. Artist Admits She is a Fraud Chicago, lL - In a press conference earlier this week rising contemporary artist Isabel Pintora, admitted that the majority of her work was done by nonsensical guessing and just "slopping gobs of whatever color was near" admits Pintora. Pintora was scheduled to have an exhibition of her paintings in the Chicago Art Museum, and was slatted to embark on lecturing at local universities. All of this came to a halt Tuesday as 32-year old Pintora addressed the press and her small artist following. She said, "I used to consider myself a neoexpressionist painter with a De Stijl flare, but that is Parkside Begins New Semester, Death Lottery Kenosha. WI - January has seen the birth of a new Spring semester at UW Parkside. Each Spring semester leaves its own signature on the history of the Wisconsin university, and this year will be no different. The boldest change this semester, the weekly death lottery, has piqued the interest of students and faculty alike. "1 think it would be a really nice way of reducing congestion in the hallways," says science professor Luke Tuttle. "Sure, it's only one person a week, but every little bit helps." The death lottery will work based off of another new set of ID numbers. as the administration felt there were not enough ID numbers in use already. A computer program will randomly generate ID numbers each week. Mode of execution will be chosen by the winner, but the administration has promised to set some general boundaries. Students seem to be largely open to the idea. "It seems like there's some real potential for mishaps, but it could be kind of exciting," says senior Andrew Twerm. "It'll be like reality TV right on our own campus -- 'who'll get picked next"" "Will they rry to run like On Logan's Run?" adds friend Jimmy Read. "Can you imagine a death squad chas.ing after people who tried to ditch out on their execution? I think we'd all cheer the death squad on. That's one great thing about Parkside; we're all about fairness. Listen, if your number gets picked, don't be a sore loser. Take the death squad like a mann just crap. Crap. Crap. Crap. For example my paintings 'Cosmic Tuna' and 'Journey to the Center of My Lonely Vagina' are just triangles and circles haphazardly placed upon a canvas. And the sculpture I did entitled 'Tortured Starlight' I pretty much made that with glitter and a rusty street sign." As to why she came clean with this sudden confession amidst the newfound rising fame, Pintora said "I felt an enormous amount of guilt and 1 felt that I needed to cleanse my spiritual canvas so that I might start anew on artistic endeavors. Plus you can only get away with painting triaugles for so long and still be considered a serious artist." Spellchequer Broken Study Shows The State Is Smarter Than You Donald Trump Fires God, God Gets Last Laugh Buddhist Wants To Not Want Ninjas Invade Ranger Office, Screw Up Layout " , ......... , ." ,.- THE STATE StraightMan Admits Attraction to Brad Pitt Racine, WI - Leonard Dupri, a resident of Raine, admitted yesterday that he would "take it cn the ass from Brad Pitt." Dupri, a 27 year old ~uUfiUmentspecialist for Morton Systems, Inc. made this admission while out drinking with several friends. The five of them had been at theAngry Troll Pub for three hours, drinking anddiscussing the merits of various local and national sports teams when the conversation [umedto their favorite films. David Jefferson, one of the five, claims Randy Wilcox was the one who switched gears, "He said he loved Rudy, then everyone just started talking about movies." Atpress time, Wilcox was still unavailable for commenl. In a brief phone interview, Dupri declined to confirm his admission, saying only thathe'd had eight beers and was "totally plastered" Jefferson claims Dupri had only had five,saying, "I should know, it was my night 10 pick up the tab." Plumber Knows It Was Porn That Clogged The Toilet .CORRCcnOllS WilmOI, WI - The apartment of Isaac Fredericksen, a residentofWilmOl in Kenosha County, was paid a visit by a local plumber Tuesday after the toilet overflowed, soaking the carpet all the way to the couch. The call was placed between 7 and 7:30 PM to PJ WaterWorks Plumbing, and a representative was sent immediately. Fredericksen reportedly answered the door nervously, shuffled the plumber into the bathroom hastily and seemed overall anxious for him to fix the problem and leave. After several vain attempts to flush the toilet, a drain snake was used and a pulpy mass was extracted. The fixture immediately flushed. "He had me throw the thing away real quick so I couldn't see what it was," reports Bud Dower, the plumber who performed the extraction. "But I've done enough house calls to know that weren't no wad ofTP.lain'tone to judge, so I don't ever say anything, but I always know." Fredericksen, visibly relieved, thanked Dower and pushed him out the door after over-paying him by five dollars. The sound of a dehumidifier could then be heard through the wall. LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editors of The State, To Whom ItMay Concern, In reference to the state's volume 2 issue 4; r don't think you dumb asses know what's really real. Your feeble attempt to correctthe misspelling of the word defecate made me laugh. The word shit is derived from the acronym Stow Hi In Tight. When shipping manure on ships the stuff had to be Stored High In Tight to avoid getting wet and stinking to high heaven. This tenn has nothing to do with defecate. It does however, directly reJate to bovine defecations. Sincerely, Richard Hertz Well, my dear sir, it seems you have made a small error. As a true seafaring man would know, the acronym was actually S.H.A.T. for Stow High And Tight. Also, it had nothing to do with mannre. This acronym was most commonly found on boxes containing Ukranlan kumquats, as they were rare and considered extremely precious in the days of sailing vessels. When one considers the treacherous route any sailingship wonld have to travel to reach the Ukraine, the value of this commodity is clear. In addition, the weather in the Ukraine was infamously harsh on the kumquat harvest, causing each year's yield to be depressingly small. The few farmers who bred this crop were often found dead from suicide. This led to a snperstition in the region that the kumquats themselves led to the death of the farmers. Itis from this superstition that we receive the saying "Fate of the Ukranian Kumquat Dead," now often abbreviated to "FUCKED." Sincerely, The State CROSSFIRE COUNTERPOINT I I like having to pay more money so I can return the video a few days late. You are a retard. By Harrison Peterson Film Critic By Malcolm Underwood Roundy's Night Manager, Beautician IHave you been to Blockbuster lately? What a trendy new scheme they have Igoing! As I'm sure you know. figuring out a fair, unbiased late payment scheme that makes one money is tough. Should it be based on how much the original rental was for, based on the amount of days late, or just one flat fee? And calll'ng to remind people to bring back the only copy of Rocky XXXIV - What a nightmare! But Blockbuster bas solved all these dilemmas with its new campaign: 'The End of Late Fees, The Start of More'. Think about it! They've been trying oh so hard for so long to make up for the loss of money from late fees. Remember that whole' more choices' thing last year? That obviously didn't work. But they finally Hit upon the solution. Eliminating late fees altogether, and replacing it with more! Blockbuster's new Policy is bloody fantastic! It doesn't matter that it's costing me more money to rent a video for seven days when I only need three hours - I'm getting more!" La bomba kinda Video chupa. Ellos've obtuvo, quiere, el material y la manera dernasiado a la moda demasiado de eUo pero entonces ellos nunca tienen los videos frescos que usted acaba por tener que ir al Video de la Familia para. Otorgado, ellos tuvieron cada episodic de la FireFly por Joss Whedon que era la manera refresca. ~Pero que's el punto de tener un mill6n de copias de la ultima pelfcula mala de Jaula de Nicholas? Y su seccion del juego es la misma man era. Cincuenra copias de Conker's dfa Malo de Piel pero no una sola copia de Estrella Oceano. La Bomba de Jesucristo me mea Iejos, Vaya al Video de la Familia. Ellos've obtuvo a chicas mas monas all f! �1~6=================_~T~he~R~a~n~g~e~r~N~e~w~s~------ F_e_b_r_u_a...;ry'--18::.:..:.~ i CLASSIFIED ADS (262) 595-2287 uwp_ads@yahoo.com Classified Ad Rates 30 words for $5.00 and 25¢ for.every additional word. For Rent Basement room with all amenities. Not fancy, but gives you your own space. Private entrance. 75: weekly. 6 miles from school, southside Racine. NO SMOKERS! Pets OK. Call: 637-2023 or 909-2246 Leave Message For Sale Apple G4 powermac Ighz, I gig ram, superdrive, zip disc, OSX, and 60 gig hd. Make offer. Call: 537-2103 Events The Revolution, an informal discussion & action group, will be meeting on Saturdays at 2 p.m., in Middle Main Place. 1 " r I' Several students try the oxygen bar featured at Winter Fest in Middle Main Place on Febraury 9. Alsosetup for Winter Fest was a sumo wresfllng mat along with costumes. a laser tag tent, a caricature sketch artist, and an area for students to make their own music videos. I ........ ~... ~~. ··.tt _ . 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 35, issue 11, February 18, 2005 Description An account of the resource Student newspaper of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Kenosha, Wis. 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News The Wallstreet Journal Campus Edition 6 Opinions & Editorials.. t Sports Arts & Culture ". 10 14 Money Changes Everything SUFAC Begins to Allocate Percentage of Tuition PAB SOC Latinos Unidos Women's Center eaca SUFAC will allocate money to 12 student organizations after reviewing their budget proposals for the 2005--2006 academic year. Any organization that does not work inside its own means must get its funding from somewhere else. UW-Parkside organizations are no different. Since Wisconsin state statute 36.09(5) allows students control of a portion of their own funds, the Parkside Student Government Association (PSGA) uses this power to fund student organizations. Money for organizations is requested each year in a Student Allocation Fee Committee (SUFAC) hearing. SUFAC is a subcomof PSGA. which reports its recommendation to the student senate for a final vote. Student organizations are awarded their budgets based on their proposals, estimonetary need, and potential to enrich the educational experience in the eyes of the voting PSGA senators. Since the student's only ways of knowing how their money is being spent would be to engage their Freedom of Information Act rights or to become a member of PSGA, the student- run and student-funded newspaper is sorting through the information and is presenting it for the students. On February 18, The Ranger News will publish justifications provided by student organizations' for their various 2005-2006 budget proposals. The Ranger News encourages anybody with comments or concerns to e-mail 100 words or less to rangernews@uwp. edu to be read by peers. °cque||ne Schultz visits the Racine Zoological Society's table at the Student Organization and Volunteer Fair ecJnesday, January 26. Schultz recently won the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Contest at the "Live the Dream' Ver)l January 21. See page 15 for details. ph.262.595.2287 Students create book sharing website? Not this semester. BY CHRISTOPHER ROSIN Are you tired of overpriced books in the campus bookstore? Had enough of paying $70 for a brand new text and getting $20 back at the end of the semester? How about when you go to sell your books back, and they inform you that there is a new edition and you get NOTHING? Well, it s a common story for anyone who's purchased their books at the campus bookstore - not only at UW-Parkside, but also on college campuses nationwide. Why? Because they get away with it and make one heck of a profit. One student, Elise Dunton, a sophomore at UW-Parkside majoring in pre-law and international studies, decided it was time to do something about it. Dunton, fed-up with the vicious cycle of paying for overpriced books, which sometimes she rarely even used, and getting little, if anything at all, in return, decided to form, on the UW-Parkside website, an alternative means of obtaining college texts by offering websites that sell for less. Despite her efforts to bring more fair prices to the students of this university, she received a personal e-mail from the Dean of Students Steve McLaughlin, informing her that her operation had been shut down. Reportedly, it was in violation of UW-Parkside's network policies. "He was decent about it," she says, "and he appreciated my entrepreneurship, but told me I needed to take it somewhere else." From a business perspective, there's no question why a policy like this would exist in favor of the university. "They sell at 100 percent and pay you back about 30 percent," Elise says. One UW-Parkside student, who did not wish to disclose her name, allegedly spent $600 on books this semester. "Another semester I spent $130 on a book, and the sell-back price for it was $17! You know they're going to get a lot more than that when they re-sell it." Clearly, there is a major profit involved for them at students' expense. Though Dunton was disappointed when her operation was shut down, she still maintains that it s ridiculous lor anyone to pay these prices. She recommends going online: a simple keyword search of "cheap college textbooks" will display several websites that offer deals for the texts you need. When asked what else she would recommend in addition to online resources, "I would say, talk to your friends, see what classes they're taking, and try to work something out." A lot of times, it is difficult to share a textbook with someone in the same class, but it is one possibility. Another option Dunton recommends is to ask your friends what classes they're taking or that they took, and see what books they have that you can use. "My favorite (example) is when I p aid $90 for a book and I couldn't sell it back," says Dunton. "It didn't work out, but look for me at the end of the semester." Sports UW-Parkside Basketball Update Page 12 Arts & Culture Buying the Date. Page 16 THE WALL STREET JOURNAL Page 6 The Ranger News February 4, 2005 Letter From The Editor Dear Community Affiliate: In these letters I often stress points about the benefits of education and being involved on campus. I also write about the path of The Ranger News - where we've been, where we are, and where we're going. There is no question that we've come a long way since I t ook office, a year and three issues ago. Some things we've joked around about, and some things we've taken seriously. As we grow as an organization, we must continue to take steps toward making this the premier, sought-after news source on campus. As editor-in-chief, it is my duty to make decisions that shape the course of The Ranger News. It's my duty to develop a system for the newspaper to run on and make sure that system is operational. It's also my duty to push the newspaper to the next level when it comes time to take that step. There was a time when the only thing people complemented The Ranger News on was the Police Beat. Since then, the quality of our publication improved gradually, and we changed the Police Beat to accommodate a humor twist, making it more fun to read. It worked lor a certain time, but as our editorial staff developed journalism skills and began to understand it's role in the community (as a non-propaganda media outlet), the newspaper itself became more serious and respectable. The Police Beat changes with the times, and thus it changes with the newspaper. The words "should not" often indicate an ideology. Some people on campus have expressed their ideology about the Police Beat including names of people who receive citations or are arrested by the UW-Parkside Police Department. In many cases, ideology causes controversy. This is no exception. Our reason for doing including names is non-ideological. In fact, it is our next logical step. As long as students are our staff writers, we will not prevent them from practicing journalism to the utmost. We will not censor any part of their article, including the who, what, when, where, why, and how. As an unbiased media outlet, we don't have to justify our readership interest to accommodate any ideological interest. My call to action for the Parkside Student Government Association, the self-proclaimed "Voice of the Students,' is to accept us as a student-run publication, to stop the conversations about passing legislation to regulate us (which would just be another form of censorship), and "to support the growth of an organization that currently leaches more than 2,000 students, staff, and faculty — far more than any other student organization. We welcome the real voice and thoughts of all community members. 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Things To Do The li February 4 Black History Month 7:30 PM: Arts Alive: Big Top Chautauqua, Com. Arts Theatre 5 Black History Month 1:00 PM: Women's Basketball vs. Quincy, DeSimone Gym 3:00 PM: Men's Basketball vs. Quincy, DeSimone Gym 7:30 PM: Freshlnk Readers Theatre Production: 'The Exonerated', Wegner Theatre 6 Black History Month 2:00 PM: Freshlnk Readers Theatre Production: 'The Exonerated', Wegner Theatre 7 11:00 AM: Parkside National Small Print Exhibition, Com. Arts Gallery 12:00 PM: Perspectives on Religious Issues, Molinaro 105 12:00 PM: African-American Read-In, Main place 8 12:00 AM: Peer Health Educators Love Carefully Week, Various campus locations 11:00 AM: Parkside National Small Print Exhibition, Com. Arts Gallery 7:30 PM: The Hip Hop Generation, Union Cinema 9 12:00 AM: Peer Health Educators Love Carefully Week, Various campus locations 10:00 AM: Oxygen Parlor, Main Place 10:30 AM: BIOS Club Valentine Plant Sale, Union Bridge 11:00 AM: Parkside National Small Print Exhibition, Com. Arts Gallery 12:00 PM: Noon Concert: Alvaro Garcia & Carol Wallace, Union Cinema Theater 7:00 PM: UW-Parkside Wrestling vs. UWOshkosh, SAC 9:00 PM: Foreign Film: 'He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not', Union Cinema 10 12:00 AM: Peer Health Educators Love Carefully Week, Various campus locations 10:30 AM: BIOS Club Valentine Plant Sale, Union Bridge 11:00 AM: Parkside National Small Print Exhibition, Com. Arts Gallery 7:30 PM: Foreign Film: 'He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not', Union Cinema 8:00 PM: AIDS Awareness, Union 104-106 11 12:00 AM: Peer Health Educators Love Carefully Week, Various campus locations 12:00 PM: Workshop: Bridges Out of Poverty, Tallent Hall, Room 182 3.30 PM: Concert: Jeanyi Kim, violin. Com. Arts D-118 ?:30 PM: Foreign Film: 'He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not', Union Cinema 9:00 PM: Sweetheart Ball, Union Dining Room person ma-v ,akc one newspaper per issue dale. Extra newspapers can be purchased for $1 apiece. Newspapers can be 1.1 en on n fi rst come, first serve basis, meaning thai once ihcy are gone they are gone. We work on the honor system, but violators be Prosecuted for theft. Faculty members and students organizations who wish to use The Ranger News in classrooms should consult the editor-in-chief to reserve however many free Cnniec thm,' utiek J February 4, 2005 NEWS The Ranger News NEWS BRIEFS PAB Casino Night Turns Tables on Winter Annual Ice Cream Soeial By: AMBER TAYLOR Ice Cream Social. This event took place in Upper Main Place, which is in Wyilie Hall UW-Parkside s own administrative staff served many flavors of ice cream Chris Semen;:- • , , . event was designed for all students to come together and meet new people. There is ice cream many financial institutions visiting to help students with their financial needs, lor more information on student activities that go on around campus, contact the student activities office at 595-2278. February we celebrate Black Blues PRESSRELEASE 9;;.: .: month, UW-Parks with a variety of activities on and off campus. Black History Month programs include music, films, atrip to a Milwaukee museum and much more. The festivities begin February 2. with the Kick-Off Celebration. Beginning at noon in Main Place. Dr. James Kinchen leads the University Chorale in a program that also features guest speakers, poetry, and the story telling of "Verbal illusionist" Tejumola Ologhoni. Other highlights ot Black History Month include a blood drive and the showing of "Mississippi Burning" on February 3. a book reading and a speaker on the Hip Hop Generation February 8, a February 13 trip to the Black Holocaust Museum in Milwaukee, a PAB-sponsored rhythm and blues concert by C-hinua Hawk on t 'eb ruary 16, a formal evening ball, and much more. The Black Student Union, in conjunction with the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and BSU's advisor Damian Evans, is coordinating the month-long celebration. For more information see Afts&Cultnre wte jr. Campus Future PRESSRELEASE I he university holds a series of listening sessions February 21 -23 on a new master plan for the campus, intended to gather faculty* staff, student, and public input prior to development of initial planning concepts, the meetings arc scheduled during lunch and in the evenings on campus. "Our campus master plan will replace the existing plan developed in 1969 and will serve to guide the exterior development of the campus over,the next 20 years," said Campus Planner John Desch. "[It] will Have a direct impact on the character of the campus, the preservation of o ur natural areas, the way pedestrians and vehicles move through the campus, and on the selection of sites tor new or expanded buildings." c - Major features of the master plan will include the expansion of the existing Union building to better serve fi'fuic students and their organizations. An expansion of die Communication Arts Building also is under study, and elements such as campus housing and parking are factors to be considered. Desch called the development of initial planning concepts an "important step in the process" adding. "We want to make sure we do this right." Desch said the goal is to have the master plan completed by the end of 2005. 1 he listening session schedule includes a February 2i lunch session for faculty and staff in Union 104-106 at no on; a session that, evening for resident students from 5:30-7:30p.m. in Union Square. A lunch listening session 0r commuter students is held February 22, in Union 04-106. An open house to gather public comment for 'he master plan takes place Feb. 22. from 5:30-7 p.m. in t nion Square. A final session is held February 23, from :3° »•*». t o 12:30 p.m. to hear from all UW-Parkside employees. That meeting takes place in Union 104-106. For more information about UW-Parkside's master n 'Btening session, call ext. 2259. BY NICK BORNS The advertising campaign built a lot of anticipation for the Casino Night: $100 bills printed on the back of the four of clubs, four by six inch, red index cards with huge dice showing "boxcars," and, of course, a huge glass window display on the concourse between the Student Union and Molinaro Hall. A heavy snowfall early that Thursday evening may have kept many students away from the event, as most of the students who were interviewed stated that they either lived on campus or in nearby apartments. The snow did little to dampen the spirits of those gathered at the event. The students could barely contain their excitement. At 6:30 p.m. they were milling about in the Student Union and queuing up to be the first ones to get into the "casino." Lined up around the corner, 20 students eagerly awaited the opening of the Parkside Activities Board's eighth annual Casino Night. By 7 p.m. there were 50 students crowding the waiting area, all in line just to enter. Unlike most casinos, this "house" takes nothing. "It's always our greatest event. We don't take anything. We get to give away great prizes: 14" Screen TVs, MP3s, DVD-VCR sets and little gift baskets for dorm rooms. So, we give away everything and take in nothing," said Kristy Radspinner, PAB's special events coordinator and sophomore English major. As a dealer at Psychedelic Casino, Radspinner's favorite game was blackjack. However, as the special event coordinator, she had little time to indulge in it. She had a lot to set up: a buffet with chicken wings and other "finger foods," a "mocktails" table, the DJ's equipment, five blackjack tables, three Texas hold'em tables, two seven-card stud tables, a craps table, and a roulette table. She wasn't alone in doing all the work, though. Peer Health Educators gave away free mocktails to the first 50 entrants to the event, and the DJ set up most of his own equipment. However, the bulk of the gambling enterprise was supervised by Michael Leist, owner of Casino Party Specialists. Leist wasn't hard to pick out as the "pit boss." He stands about 6'3" and weighs in around 250 lbs. With jet-black slicked-backed hair, Leist sports a black suit with a white shirt, which showcases his piece de la resistance - a silk tie with various kings and queens from all the suits of the card deck. About the Casino Night, he stated that "[Casino Party Specialists] runs about 90 parties like this one a year, and 1 run a casino." He's not just the owner of Casino Party Specialist; he's a gambler, too! Leist, when asked about this work-pleasure combination, said only that "I don't play a lot of tournaments; I play cash games. But, the most I've ever taken in a tournament is $9,000." Leist described his strategy, most of which centered on deception. "You wouldn't believe what you get away with when people don't notice you. I watch them for an hour or two at a table, constantly folding and learning how they bet. Then, I come out strong and aggressive and take them for all they got!" Leist wasn't the only professional gambler at the event. A Randall Township police officer, Bob, who went by his first name only, was a dealer at one of the tables. I l ike to gamble and deal" he claims. "I like to do this part-time, but when I p lay, I like to play [Texas] hold'em and blackjack." He also claims that "being a dealer helps me see the mistakes people make, like folding your hand when there s no bet to you." Bob took some time to show the finer points of gambling and playing poker since his table hadn't yet filled. Those moments passed quickly by, though, because by 8 p.m. all the tables were full. Jerome, an undecided freshman, "never gambled before," but as a "card game enthusiast" he gambled for his first time. Other student gamblers like Sal Scottdivetta, a Communications major sophomore, "enjoys [Texas] Hold'em." Scottdivetta was just there to hone his skills in a "friendly game." He has a strategy of watching people. He says "it's not the cards it's the people. Watching how they bet and when they fold." Scottdivetta must know how to watch people pretty well; he was dealing at the table by 8:30 p.m. and had a stack of chips higher than anyone else. Radspinner had a special strategy as well. She jokingly told me she personally knows the dealers and the guys running the game." I asked her if she was willing to let,me know what the arrangement was, but she declined to answer by saying "if I told you, the trick wouldn't work." Radspinner didn't gamble that night, but she did manage to hand out all 10 of the prizes. They were awaided to students in a raffle. Though no student won more than one prize, one student's number was called twice to receive one. Radspinner kept the evening fair and said, "you only win once." Not all students were there for prizes or to gamble, though. Crystal Missoula, a pre-med freshman, was "not gonna gamble. She was just "there to get her caricature done" and has "never gambled." It was good timing that she arrived so early in the evening. By 8 p.m. there was a line for the caricature artist, who had no time to talk, that was more than 20 students long. .Raspinner kept a tally of the attendees and said that the "final count was 210 students" for the PAB's Casino Night's total attendance. POLICE BEAT ' Data collected by Andrew Krupp Oil December 31,2005 at 12:04 aiB, officers removed James Cook, an ex custodial worker, from MOLN due to the building being closed. On January 12,2005 at 10:18 pro, a citation was issued to Leah Hanson for Operating a Motor Vehicle after On Jatniroiy 14,2005 at 10:11 pin, A citation was issued to Patrick Koslowski for the possession/usage of marijuana. The incident happened on Outer Loop Road. On January 18, 2005stt 8:11 am, Aliissa Malacara was issued a citation for operating a motor vehicle after suspension, /revocation. This incident happened on STI1 31. OlQ January 19, at 11:17 am. David Jacobsen received a citation for driving a non-registered vehicle. operating after suspension or revocation, failure to stop at a stop sign, and exceeding posted speed limits. This incident happened on x , On January 20,2005 at 1:51 pm, Andrew Krekling was issued a citation for driving while operating after license suspension and for inattentive driving after colliding Wttfi another \ehtcle This event happened at CTH G and Outer Loop Road. On 2005 at 3:24 pro, NiCole Carls wits issued a citation tor using a Handicap Placard that to someone else. This incident happened in the Union Parking Lot. 4 The Ranger News February 4, 2005 UW-Parkside's Employee Alumni to Host Third Sweetheart (Burn) Chili Cookoff BY CHRISTOPHER ROSIN Mark your calendars for February 14, and be sure to come by on Valentine's Day to taste some chili in Upper Main Place. The event is sponsored by a campus organization called the Parkside Employee Alumni Group (PEAG), whose members are past graduates of UW-Parkside and are now employees of the university. Though past participants included everyone from custodians to upper administration, managers, directors, and program assistants, participants as chefs are limited to employees, for liability and other reasons. However, the event is open and welcome for everyone to attend and buy some chili for the small cost of $1 per cup, with proceeds benefiting a new perennial garden at the Communication Arts entrance. According to coordinator of the event Steven Carlson, risk management officer at UW-Parkside, the event was conceived to be a social event for alumni employees but quickly became a fundraiser that, in the past, benefited the Police and Public Safety Department of the university (equipment used to save hearts and lives) and campus-based projects, mainly the construction/maintenance of the flower beds outside of Molinaro Hall and Communication Arts entrances of the campus. Carlson says, "These flower beds were installed and maintained by alumni employees as well as a master gardener. The intent is to create an attractive and unique landscape for the campus community and visitors to the campus." This year's recipes are expected to be unusual and varied. Last year's recipes included: "Mom's Ultimate Comfort Food," "Pastor Rick's Duck Duck," "Stumbly Cow," "Veggie Chili Sans the Moo," "Feast in a Bowl," "Chili O," "Wild campfire," "Who's Your (Hooiser)," "Chef Derek's Famous Chili," "Rangerific Chili," "No Beanz Here," "Hopping Hominy," "Disco Dave's Straight from the '70s Chili," "XC Skier to the Rescue" and "Hunter Dave's Harvest Chili. The judging is done "blind" - the judges do not know whose chili they're tasting. They get a sample of each and score it from one to 10. The scores are added, and the one with the most points wins. The winners for 2004 were as follows: First place: John Milke (University Relations),"Pastor Rick's Duck Duck Chili"; Second place: Tim Knautz (Computer Sciences) with "Wild Campfire Chili" and third place: Heather Miles (Facilities Management) with "No Beanz Here." First place winners are offered a gift certificate to a local restaurant and are also competing for a plaque called the "Golden Ladle Award." Recipients of the GLA award get to hold it for one year, and then they must pass it on to the winner of the next contest and join the panel of judges, replacing last year's winner on the panel. Carlson, appointed as the coordinator of the event by the PEAG, and a number of dedicated alumni employees have put a lot of time and effort into this event each year. "The Sweetheart (burn) idea came from the fact it was originally held on Valentine's Day. Of course, chili is associated with heartburn, so we combined the two for the title." When asked what makes this such a special event on campus, Carlson says, "I see it as a social event where everyone on campus, faculty, staff and students, can mingle together and take advantage of a wide variety of chili recipes. And it is a real value at only $1 per cup. We also try to make it festive with music and entertainment, and of course, the anticipation of the award ceremony for the best chili as chosen by the judging committee." Statement on Governor Doyle's State of the Address Press Release Kevin P. Reiliy, President University of Wisconsin System stated, "I was heartened tonight to hear Governor Doyle's intention to reinvest in the University of Wisconsin System. His willingness to reverse the funding trends of recent years can help the university begin to recover from years ol severe budget cuts. In addition, I appreciate his plans to increase financial aid for our neediest students, and to provide tuition-related tax ci edits for Wisconsin families. These initiatives will be essential to protecting student access, and, ultimately, ensuring Wisconsin's success." "The Governor recognizes the UW System's unique capacity to further the state's economic development and job creation efforts. With state reinvestment, we can increase the number of Wisconsin residents with four-year college degrees, and provide talent, expertise and ideas to businesses around the state. "I'm pleased that Governor Doyle highlighted the groundbreaking research on Alzheimer's disease led by UW-Madison Professor Jeff Johnson and his colleagues. Their work is an extraordinary example of the kinds of discoveries being made by enterprising researchers across the UW System. I know, too, that many patients and families in the state, and across the nation, are encouraged by the Governor's support for biosciences research through the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery. "While the Governor did not reveal all his budget details for the university, he seems committed to reinvestment. I hope he and the Legislature will work together to sustain the UW System, and that they will be attentive to our other priorities, including efforts to rebuild quality in our classrooms, restore faculty positions across the system, and to competitively compensate our faculty and staff, who teach and support our 160,000 students. The state must reinvest in the people and ideas of this university for Wisconsin's success." Jerome Garret (center), president of Black Student Unionacr^ by the Make a Difference Day sponsors. Liz Gillmore from Circlt K (em anri r " » presented Sacred Circle (right). (Ie")/ and BonY Benavides from OPEN DIALOG BY TAL GOLD WATER The Ranger News holds an open dialogue with various administration officials in each issue For this issue, the following questions were asked to the General Manager of Aramark, Michael Bennett. What does your job at UW-Parkside entail? Bennett stated, "As the food service director I am responsible for all aspects of food service on campus. For example catering, retail, anything of that nature." Where does the money that is taken out of the meal plan go? Bennett answered, "It goes to subsidise the 50 percent-off benefit in the UW-Parkside cafe." Why are cafe hours limited? Bennett said, "It is based around peak periods and cost verses benefits." He added that "to increase the hours the cafe' is open, Aramark would have to increase staffing levels, which would make it non-profitable." Why is sushi so expensive? "Sushi is expensive because it comes already made from a company in Evanston, Illinois," Bennett said. "The price is structured to use, and I would image the cost of fish and labor is very expensive, and sushi in general is expensive." Should faculty members get discounts? Bennett said, "They're able to partake in a faculty meal plan, which gives them the fifty percent off." He added that, "if faculty [members] purchase Bear Bucks, just like any other student, they get five percent off. At present, those are the only way faculty can get discounts." Are you going to open food services in Union Square? "There is always a chance, if the student body and administration tell us that they want operations to open up, then yes," said Bennett. "A lot of these question I t ry to use the whole pie analogy. We are a closed campus; lowering prices, big advertisement doesn't change the number of people on this campus. What we have to deal with is this much revenue from one whole pie. How we divide up the pie, like types of services, discounted food has to come from somewhere. 1 he pie does not change in size, because if I sold two for one burgers in McDonalds, people would flock to my restaurant. I would sell so many, it would be worth it. If I sold two for one burgers on this campus, no more people would come on this campus because it is a closed environment. Typical marketing strategies don't apply to this type of operation. So, if the administration or the student body wants me to open up operations there, that money has to come from some where: either in increase in prices or I have to find another stream of revenue." Ranger News The best way to get seen on campus Contort: flvi Grewal @ uwp_ads@yahoo.com sgissi fSGA BEAT " rORl SCHUEBEL 1 -fA wants your help! The Tsunami has * a many pe°P,e and now pSGA collecting ^ - for another Tsunami aid drive. Instead The Ranger News Tonations there is a list of certain items -and the like, can get to donate. Sherly JenlSjhe newly appointed and elected position sophomore, international studies major, SL , ved a list from the Red Cross of the needed '1X1 Some of these items include soap, shampoo, •#',ste, razors, laundry powder, kitchen pots, '11' d eating utensils. This drive will begin >asday February 2, and last for two weeks. On '^day, PsGA wil1 be tablinS on Union Bridge, 'donations can be dropped off in the PSGA J in Wyllie Hall across from the Wyllie Market. " other related news is the elections for senate purred Friday, January 28 at a PSGA J There were two open senate seats ["candidates were nominated, then voted ' election- T he open senate seats went to Barb f 4 a freshmen majoring in psychology and president in the on campus Sacred Circle Ionization and Emily Junion, a junior majoring Oology- Thi s meeting was also where the afore- Ltioned Sherly Harum was appointed by Nick pnning. President of Pro Tempore for the student a junior majoring in communications and biology. 1 astly PGSA will be attending an on campus ^ing for the 2005-2007 Biennial Budget tTuesday, February 1. The major concern at ., meeting will be keeping tuition increases gnaceable for UW-Parkside students, with a cap jo tuition at five pe rcent. More news on this be ithc upcoming issue of the Ranger News, in the PSGA beat. PSGA meetings are held Fridays at noon and •re open to everyone. STUDENT ORGANIZATION PROFILE Parkside Adult Student Alliance BY AMBER TAYLOR The Parkside Adult Student Alliance (PAS A), ubonna Minkely, president of PAS A states, Rpports non-traditional students as they seek to tfiicve academic goals." PASA holds specialized 'cn|s. which include Family Weekend. This r,(ni is filled with carnival fun for all ages. Vacation N ight is also a big event that PASA ^ put together. An upcoming event for PASA Night. Students, both non-traditional and ^itional, can come and have fun while meeting ** N'ople. During spring semester, PASA will be slin? a Stress Awareness Week. PASA board members include: Minkely ^ "Ann, Korbie Wade (vice president), Hurler (secretary) and Rebecca Nicke tentative). "We are looking for a treasure," 1 • sa'd- These members are working together # "• t0 8et college courses online; that "un traditional students could get a good ^ 'n their time perspective. PASA is all . " ,c'ping non-traditional students and making X'"i(,n easier. "Because of the broad definition '""traditional' we are the most diverse group '""Pus, Minkely stated. •" .am Mt'CS l^e overab d'versity of the PASA j l/,ltlon, they were voted co-organization of i '^"dng the 2003-2004 school year, along c parkside Asian Organization. A holds meetings every Wednesday at ... 111MOLN D127. Minkely thinks of their v , "n's a 'ounge - a place (network) where i inin",'pUre drawn. If anyone is interested in ^ g ASA contact the organization by calling th or by stopping by the office. "Everyone Uc°nie," Minkely said. Spring Convocation 2005 PRESS RELEASE Unio^D^nirm^RPai^fde faCU"y md staff Sather«i in the 11 there wnf f n™ SPrl"g convocali<"l on January meeting Z K l®6""" l° C°V"' Duri"S <he b-a"a« were hn T n ' '0ya,ly Servcd the ca">P"S we comeH h 6 Wh°jUS' j°ined the un'versity were whatChan " II TP""16 Was Called up°n 10 strengthcn Ti lt fD °hn P KeatinS called UW-Parkside-s Culture of Responsibility." rei,erUZlthe theme "We ArC Parkside'" the nhaneellor reiterated the university's mission of being "committed to high-quahty educational programs, creative and scholarly activities, and services responsive to its diverse student population, and its local, nation, and global communities." He then enumerated the key elements ot the Culture of Responsibility, including access, academic excellence, diversity, and engagement. Keating emphasized the importance of these ideals to the future success of UW-Parkside. Earlier in the program, employees with 10 or more years at the university were honored with Faculty/Staff Service Awards. They included: 10-14 years: Diane Badtke, Sylvia Beardsley, Sylvia Beyer, Susan Bushweiler, Kathryn Caskey, Christine Christie, Michael Clickner, Betty Damm, Krsta DjukanovicrDolores Drissel, Sharon Eaves, Michele Gee, David Gehring, Margaret Gename, Lorraine Haeffel, Susan Haller, Stephen Hawk, Marcie Hufendick, Carmen Ireland, Bridgette Johnson, Virginia Jones, Dina Kaye, Farida Khan, Renee Kirby, Julie King, John Literski, Dale Lovejoy, Penny Lyter, Barbara Mayer, Gregory Mayer, Christopher Moeller, Judy Muhlenbeck, Sarah Nason, Betty Nelson, Sue Norton, Anthony Powell, April Puryear, Joseph Rodriguez, Helen Rosenberg, Jane Rohner, Jeffrey Schmidt, Jonathon Shailor, Gloria Sikes, William Streeter, Scott Thomson, Ruth Tylock, employees and some familiar faces who are in new places were introduced during the program. Vice Chancellor and Provost Rebecca Martin introduced Laurie Taylor, the new director of Research Administration, and Betty Damm, who recently became program assistant in Learning Assistance. College of Arts and Sciences Dean Donald Cress then welcomed John Magerus as interim assistant dean, Trudy Biehn as interim advisor in Teacher Education, Sydne Mahone as a visiting artist-in-residence, Theodore Amet as a research specialist in biological sciences, and Nancy Wojcicki as an associate instructional specialist in biological sciences. Nicholas Bilello, a financial specialist IV working in the Center for Community Partnerships, was introduced by Mark Marlaire, and Barb Baruth asked the audience to welcome Marilyn Pinzger who serves as an associate academic librarian. Doing triple duty, Steve McLaughlin introduced his new employees along with those of Bill Streeter and Matt Jensen. They included: Mary Xion in the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, Sarah Arb in Residence Life, Bob Stifling as interim student coordinator in the Career Center, and Alicia Piotrowski who is the interim hall director in Residence Life, as well as storekeeper Marian Garcia, custodian Linda Wood, and Facility Repair Worker III Patrick Fonk in Facilities Management. Steve also welcomed Karen Zieman to the position of Student Evaluation Services Coordinator in the Registrar's Office. George Wang, Mary Watson, Annette Wiesner, Gregory Williams and David Wright. 15 to 19 years: Kim Brudny, Jeanne Brush, Michael DeWitt, James Kinchen, Fredrica Knutson, Peggy James, Maria Leavitt, Susan Lemens, Mark Marlaire, Joy Mercier, Linda Perez, Mary K. Schleiter and Gary Wood. 20 years: Edward Conrad, John Donalds, Richard Franz, Keith Harris, James Hastings, Rick Kilps, Wendy Miller, Roby Rajan, Susan Takata, Evelyn Truesdell and Denise Widup. 25 years: Barbara Baruth, Doug Devinny, Donald Kolbe, Joan Koski, Charles Madsen, Roberta Odegaard and Rich Walasek. 30 years: Timothy Fossum, Jerry Greenfield, Sandra Puzerewski and Edward Wallen. 35 years: Richard Cummings, Carl Lindner and Richard Rosenberg. Each award winner was asked to stand and later received a service award pin. A number of new MAMDI LUNCHEON ITEMS PRICED SEPARATELY Shrimp Etoufee Andouille Rice Blackened Chicken Breast Sandwich Sauteed Green Beans with Caramelized Peppers & Onions Corn Bread King Cake Tuesday, February 8th Parkside Cafe 1 1:30am - 1:30pm THE WALL STREET JOURNAL WSJ.com THE WEEK OF JANUARY 24, 2005 © 2005 Dow Jones & Company. Inc. All Rights Reserved. What's News- In Business and Finance o Two Hits for ABC May Not Be Enough Walt Disney Co.'s ABC has not one but two break-out hits this season. After limping along for several years, ABC shocked Hollywood in October by launching two dramas that quickly took off. The campy "Desperate Housewives" is television's No. 1 new program, with the thriller "Lost" not far behind it. ABC is up 8% in total viewers over the fall of 2003, and has been able to nearly treble its price for a 30-second spot on "Desperate Housewives" to $350,000. Coming off three years of losses for ABC, Disney President Bob Iger says: "If current trends continue, we've said ABC should be profitable this year and we continue to believe that." But ABC still has an array of old problems to address. It ended 2004 tied for No. 2 among the Big Four networks, but its standing is expected to sink in coming months due to the off-season absence of its big "Monday Night Football" franchise and the return of the huge hit "American Idol" to News Corp.'s Fox. ABC's sitcoms are in miserable shape, and it's still not a player on Thursdays, often the most lucrative night on TV, or in the highly profitable late-night period. How ABC confronts these issues is crucial both to Disney's bottom line and to Mr. Iger's hopes of succeeding Chief Executive Michael Eisner, who is due to retire by 2006. Cigarette Claims Draw Scrutiny Philip Morris USA is rolling out a new Marlboro with a high-tech filter, and observers believe the company would love to market it as a reduced- risk smoke. But in the current regulatory climate, that won't be so easy. Marketing material for the brand stops short of touting health benefits. According to preliminary drafts, the cigarettes simply will boast that they feature a "new carbon filter" that "lets the flavor through for a filtered smooth taste." But several state attorneys general offices are worried that this implies if the flavor is getting through, something else is not-perhaps something bad for you. That, they say, could leave the wrong impression that these cigarettes might be safer than traditional smokes-especially when past claims for lowtar, low-nicotine, light and ultra- Head-to-Head Average viewers aged 18 to 49; seasonto- date compared to comparable period last year Up 6% Up 11% Down 9% Down 12% Source: Nielsen Media Research What You Need To Succeed Be successful in class and your career with The Wall Street Journal - in print and online. Subscribe today! Visit subscribe.wsj.com/student or call 1-800-975-8602. THE WALL STRICT JOURNAL. Should Bloggers Have Rules? light cigarettes have been debunked by health experts. Prices Increase On Popular Drugs Many patients will have to dig deeper into their pockets for prescription drugs after a raft of drugprice increases in the past few months. After a summer lull ahead of the politically sensitive election season, drug companies have resumed their price increases. Analysts say many of the increases in the price of topselling drugs surpass economists' estimate for consumer inflation this year of 2.5%. In part, companies are raising prices to make up for huge sales losses, or impending ones, from generic competition. But prices have also risen in advance of t he Medicare drug benefit, slated to begin next January, which is expected to put downward pressure on prices as the government seeks to rein in costs. This is a crucial year for drug makers, and the current round of increases could set the tone for 2005. "They could come out aggressively to set the floor higher" for the coming price negotiations with the government, said Bill Little, president of Delta Marketing Dynamics. Google to Expand Searches to TV Google Inc. is expanding its Internet search technology to find information and images broadcast on television. The company planned to introduce the new video service Tuesday; it will be operated separately from the search engine offered on Google's home page. The feature pinpoints content previously aired on a variety of television networks by scanning through the closed caption Please turn to Next Page As Web Logs Spread, Ethics, Responsibility Are Still Very Fuzzy By JESSICA MINTZ Christopher Frankonis, like many bloggers, first began writing on his Web site about whatever popped into his head-what kind of day he was having, the craziness of Oregon weather. Sometimes, he would comment on a news story that caught his attention, and provide readers with a link to the story. Then, two years ago, he launched the Portland Communique, a blog that combines firsthand reporting, opinion, and links to articles about Portland news and politics. In essence, he became a one-man newspaper with about 400 readers a day. Although he had no formal journalism background, he began thinking of himself as a journalist. Bloggers are moving into the mainstream, and as their visibility and clout increase, some are asking: what are the rules of the road? Anybody can set up a "Web log" to publish his or her ideas-and at last count, an estimated eight million people in the U.S. are doing so, writing on everything from pets to porn. Blogs run the gamut from news and political commentary to hobbies to highly personalized attacks on fellow bloggers. Most blogs let readers post their own comments, which inevitably attract still more, which sometimes devolve into name-calling, all in the span of an afternoon. The audience is growing rapidly. The number of Americans reading blogs jumped 58% in 2004 to an estimated 32 million people, according to a Pew Internet and American Life Project. And blogs are increasingly having an impact: bloggers first exposed many of the flaws in CBS's "60 Minutes" episode about President Bush's National Guard service. Blogs, among others, widely disseminated premature exit poll results that led many to believe John Kerry was winning the presidential election for much of Election Day. Bloggers who were paid by people they wrote about have sparked some controversies. In the midst of the fray, bloggers are starting to debate what kinds of ethical responsibilities they have to readers, and standards that might enhance their credibility. Some don't want to be limited to the traditional notions of journalism. "Bloggers should reject the traditional idea of objectivity," says Mickey Kaus, a former New Republic and Newsweek writer whose blog Kausfiles appears on Slate.com. "One of the virtues of blogging is that it's not subject to the professional and bureaucratic restrictions of big media." Mr. Kaus says a formal code isn't needed-just honesty. He adds: "The point of blogging is to say what you actually think-opinion, not the traditional ideal of journalism." Indeed, many bloggers see the blogosphere-a term some find ridiculous, by the way-as a vast, open forum in which many perspectives can coexist to create an overall picture that's more accurate Please turn to Next Page T h e B e s 1 F o u r e a r s o "j Y oo uu rr L i j " e . a r e o v e r CollegeJournal.com FI-OM THE WALL STREET JOURNAL. Thousands of timely articles, salary tables and tools, plus 30,000+ jobs at the nation's hottest companies. ©2002 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. DO^IQNES r jjfmu7sTREET JOURNAL Bottom Line Is Focus of Rio Jeans /n hie hron/J GY WILLIAM SCHROEDER RIO DE JANEIRO-Fashion magazine Elle has called them "the most perfect jeans in the world," while Vogue said they are the equivalent of ,,vvonderbra-for the buttocks. The recipient of such lavish r,ise is a small apparel maker in a ? 'ndo wn suburb here: G 128 Comn i0 de Roupas Ltda., better Iwn as Gang-Rio, a relatively Inknown firm that doesn't spend a ! , on advertising. Gang-Rio's ^est marketing expense is the ,nnual Las Vegas MAGIC fashion 'n°The company's owner, 59-year- ,(l Alcyr Amorim, shuns Brazil's fashion circles; it was only iast Au gust t hat he hired an out- •ide p ublic-relations firm to tout his brand. Gang jeans' selling point is making a derriere-any denlerelook big. That has long been a mus in Brazil, where most men consider an ample bottom an attribute But the clingy pants are now making inroads in the U.S., where i n n i ne s t a t e s a l r e ac'y cairy them-at prices as high as $400 a pair. The pants are dved indigo to look like standard jeans, but they have the feel of form-fitting workout clothes. g Mr. Amorim's subtle marketing approach is used in high-end fashion as a way to keep a brand exclusive and promote buzz. It is the same strategy that some fashion designers rely on when turning down big department stores and instead targeting influential supermodels, fashion editors and stylists who dress celebrities. So far- Mr. Amorim's strategy seems to be working. A who's who of female celebrities, including Jennifer Lopez, has been reported in newspapers and magazines to wear the pants. Most of the company's overseas clients hear about the pants and get m touch via its Web site, which receives some 11,000 unique visitors a month. Direct sales aren't made online, but 40% to 50% of the sales originate with Web inquiries about store locations. Gang's pants are now sold in nearly 30 countries and are racking up annual sales of $30 million. Its cost structure should help it fend off imitators. It is based in a humble Rio suburb, employing only 200 people and outsourcing part of the manufacturing to more than 200 seamstresses scattered around the city. What's News- In Business and Finance Should Bloggers Have Rules? Continued from Previous Page than the mainstream media. But even bloggers who are purporting to give readers just different versions of the news are imparting: their own spin, which is the nature o f blogging. "I keep coming sack to the idea of personal integrity." says Jeff Jarvis, a blogger aiBuzzmachine.com. "It's relevant for us to tell people where we come from, so you can then judge us," he says. "The fact of how I feel about Howard Stern is relevant when I go around defending him. It's fine for people to know that I'm a fan of his." The same goes for disclosing who pays your salary or funds your Website's operating costs. "The audience sh ould be able to come to your blo g and assume that you're not on the take," says Jason Mc- Cabe Calacanis, co-founder of Weblogs Inc., which publishes Autoblog. com and Engadget.com. He holds the 45 bloggers that work for him to "old-school" standards: no junkets, no gifts, no review products. Some bloggers argue that the nature of the medium makes it selfpolicing. Blog readers can and do respond instantaneously, especially when they see an inaccuracy. .While sometimes shocking in its vitriol, the instant feedback from readers keeps bloggers accountable, says Michelle Malkin, a conservative blogger and syndicated columnist who often gets e-mails asking whether she's getting paid by the Bush administration. (The answer is no.) Still, the nature of the medium also allows rumors and falsehoods and ad hominem attacks to be spread with lightning speed. Like reporters, bloggers can be sued for libel or defamation charges, but they are also protected by the First Amendment. The dictates of capitalism will no doubt begin affecting which blogs survive and which don't, but not yet. "Right now the currency is readership and respect, not money," says Glenn Reynolds, a law professor at the University of Tennessee who writes Instapundit. com, a well-read blog. "I don't think you can start reading a blog and immediately know who to trust." That relationship is built over time. Mr. Reynolds says he wouldn't knowingly publish or link to something false-but as one guy at a computer, there's only so much fact-checking he can do. Continued from Previous Page text that many programmers offer. The service includes programming from ABC, PBS, Fox News and CSPAN. "Ultimately, we would like to have all TV programming indexed," said Jonathan Rosenberg, Google's vice president of product management. Google's innovation doesn't provide a direct link to watch the previously broadcast programming. Instead, Google will display up to five still video images from the indexed television programs, as well as snippets from the show's narrative. Rival search engine Yahoo Inc. also has been tinkering with a product that finds video available for Webcasts. Hoping to counter Google's initiative, Yahoo planned to step up the promotion of its video search tools Tuesday. Battery Maker Disputes Claims "Super heavy duty" AA batteries sell four for about a dollar at Wal- Mart. Sounds like a deal? Not to Gillette Co., maker of the Duracell brand. Gillette has launched an aggressive ad campaign to tell consumers that so-called heavy-duty batteries go dead much faster than their more-expensive alkaline counterparts. Duracell batteries cost an average of $3.25 for a pack of four AAs, or a little more than triple the price at Wal-Mart, but they last four times longer, Gillette says. "Why do you think they are so cheap?" asks the text of a Gillette ad appearing in newspapers and magazines. Pictured in the ads are heavyduty batteries made by Energizer O Lecture b y Bakari Kitwana Free Admission Tuesday, February 8th Union Cinema 7:30pm fhe Hip- Hop Generation: Young Blacks and the Crisis in African American Culture examines the major social and political forces that shaped young Blacks born after the civil rights movement, fhe Hip-Hop Generat ion also explores the way young Blacks born between 1965 and 1984 differ from their civil rights generation parents. Sponsored by Black Student Union & Student Activities iiii® Holdings Inc., under the Eveready brand, and by Rayovac Corp. At Energizer, a spokeswoman acknowledges that the old-fashioned heavy-duty battery is a "very inferior product" and is substantially outperformed by both Duracell and Energizer's own alkalines. Promotions of Eveready in Wal- Mart and Target were done in response to Rayovac's marketing of its own heavy-duty brand. It was "more about protecting our brand," says the spokeswoman. A spokesman at Rayovac says its heavy-duty batteries are very popular outside the U.S. He declines to elaborate. Odds & Ends Existing-home sales declined in December following blockbuster gains in the previous month, but analysts were quick to argue that the dip didn't necessarily mark the beginning of a long-expected downturn in the U.S. housing market.... The Conference Board's index of consumer confidence, a widely watched indicator, unexpectedly rose in January for the second month in a row. By Jay Hershey How to contact us: CampusEdition@dowjones.com AT COLLEGEJOURNAL.COM • Introverts need a special approach to job searches. • Employers' just-in-time hiring plans mean uncertainty for May 2005 grads. • How to boost your chances when applying for a job online. vM :: / -p, : MSI. Ml' 4% v •IP IfQj •fe: -it- - ;v • V SlYlfli inions 8 The Ranger News February 4, 2005 100 WORDS OR LESS Sacred Circle Receiving its name from the Sioux Nation, Sacred Circle was founded in 1997 with a goal to promote awareness, educations, and understanding with regards to American Indian, Indigenous People, and their culture. Throughout the years it has hosted numerous events including the "Honoring the Children" Traditional and Educational POW Wow, a performance by actress Irene Bedard - the voice of Disney's Pocahontas, film director Chris Eyre, actor and rap artist Litefoot, and NAMMY Award winner Michael Jacobs. Meeting every Monday at noon in MOLN D101 Sacred Circle welcomes all students, faculty, staff, and community members. For more information email sacredcircle@uwp. edu. Joseph Duncan President of Sacred Circle Women's Rugby Come join UWP Women's Rugby! It's a really fun sport with a mixture of football, soccer, and some of its own rules. There is no experience necessary and practice times are very flexible. Just come and give it a try. If you don't like it you can quit, but we guarantee you will love the practices and parties. Contact Sonya @ x. 3189. Sonya Simonovich Women's Rugby UW-Parkside community members are encouraged to send "100 Words or Less" I0rangcrnews@uwp.ed1t for submissiondn the newspaper. - @ -Tie,Ranger ^Newtmserves the right to refuse libelous. | misleading, or inaccurate submissions. I uestion of the Issue What Organization is most beneticial and why ? THE RANGER NEWS ADVICE COLUMN TORI SCHUEBEL. GOT QUESTIONS? SHE'S GOT ANSWERS. Dear Tori, 1 am a student here and I am very annoyed by this guy. He is not exactly harassing me because I never told him to go away, because I d on't want to be mean. I just have a bad feeling about him, and I had a bad past with guys. What should I do to get him to leave me alone without hurting his feelings or getting angry? -Confused Dear Confused, Well, this is a situation that needs to be taken seriously, especially since you have had previous bad experiences. He may not want to hurt you or bother you, he probably just doesn't know. So the first step 1 would take is plainly telling him how you feel by expressing that you would like to be alone. You could also simply lie and say you have to go elsewhere and leave, or ignore him the best way your can. Usually guys will take the hint, as I presume he is probably just attracted to you or is befriending you. If you don't trust him, try to avoid him, but if you feel you can be honest and tell him you don't always feel comfortable with male strangers because you had a bad experience. Hopefully he will understand. Also we have free campus counseling if you need someone to help you out - over in the Student Health and Counseling Center. Other options are talking to the Women's Center, which is between Greenquist Hall and Main Place. There are currently stalking and relationship abuse posters up around campus. Call 595-2911 or x. 2911 if you need emergency help. ra -Tori Dear Tori, 1 stay at Parkside during most weekends, and I don't have a car here. I w as wondering where to get food around here, because 1 get really hungry during the weekends. -The New Guy Dear New Guy, What a great question. On weekends the hours for brunch at Parkside Cafe are 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wyllie Market is open for dinner from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Den, which is located on the below the cafeteria on the lowest level, is open on Saturday from noon until 11 p.m. and Sundays from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. The Den is also open Fridays until 11 p.m. Other options would be to find delivery places in the phonebooks you are provided with at the beginning of the year in Ranger Hall and the University Apartments. If you cannot find one, ask the Office of Residence Life on the lowest floor of Ranger Hall or look online. Otherwise if you need to get to a grocery store real quick there is a Pick N' Save and Piggly Wiggly on Wood Road which is off of Hwy. E. To find out the bus routes you can go online at http://www.kenosha. org/departments/transportation/. Hope you get your fill, Tori To have your questions answered write to Tori online at I ,ove.g22_ 7@holmail.com or drop off letters at the Rangers Newspaper Office in Wyllie Mall. Nick Freeman Freshmen 19 Graphic Design " I w ould say The Ranger News, because I w ant to be in the paper." Aaron Schulz Freshmen 18 Communications "1 believe it's the Italian Club, because boy do I love lasagna." Dan Holen Freshmen 19 Communications "I think the newspaper is the best organization, because it gives us the news." Dan Bella 19 Freshmen Criminal Justice "I believe the PAB effects us more, because they bring in the entertainment." Chris Landgrebe 21 Sophomore Communications "Parkside Student Government Association, because we have the ability and know how to make the best decisions for our students." INTERVIEWED BY SCOTT WALECKl Civies by Jon Jaeger (Something's wrong with me. I get easily ' i irr itated with customers. It just seems like \ having anger issues or something of that sort feels like I'm going crazy at work! If you feel impatient or frustrated, convert that energy into your work. At the drive-in when someone gave me o hard time, Td write words like 'death" or "hate" on their burger with ketchup and pretend it was blood. Thanks, I think it's safe to assume] There's nothing wrong with me. February 4, 2005 CLASSIFIED ADS (262) 595-2287 B uwp_ads@yahoo.com Classified Ad Rates 30 words for $5.00 and 250 for every additional word. For Rent Basement room with all amenities. Not fancy, but gives you your own space. Private entrance. 75. weekly. 6 miles from school, southside Racine. NO SMOKERS! Pets OK. Call: 637-2023 or 909-2246 Leave Message The Ranger News Take a Stand: Ethical , j} \y7T-^ecision y / iVT alci ng For Sale Apple G4 powermac lghz, 1 gi g ram, superdrive, zip disc, OSX, and 60 gig hd. Make offer. Call: 537-2103 The Ranger News needs your help. 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More information and forms by the machines One Day *2.10 *1.05 Each Additional Day (up to 7 days) Sponsored by Student Center UW-Parkside sports 10 The Ranger News February 4, 2005 Beat the Cold and Relieve SPORTS SHOTS Stress! Go Bowling at the Den BY RUSSELL HARRIS Sports Editor A religious ceremony Germans had sometime in the third century A.D. employed every German peasant with a kegel, (small cask that holds approximately 10 gallons). A kegel is a club similar to the Irish shillelagh, (cudgel, a short, heavy stick used as a weapon to drive or force something), used for protective purposes. It became a regular custom at churches for parishioners to set up his or her kegel as a target representing the heathen, and then to roll a stone in attempt to knock it down. If he or she succeeded the individual was considered to be free from sin. One might imagine what that was like. Briefly, back to that kegel. It is a mystery to me what type of fluid was stored inside way back then. Do you think that's how it just so happens that there is a bar in most bowling alleys? So the game of bowling went through Austria, Spain, Switzerland, and the Dutch in New Amsterdam were bowling with nine pins by 1650. One theory on how it came about that we use 10 pins in today's game is linked to the fact that when nine pins were used Connecticut banned the sport because of heavy gambling that was taking place. There is a story that a 10th pin was added to bend the law, but there isn't much proof of it. Back in the 1980s when two of my older brothers attended UW-Parkside, they were members of the bowling team. They said it was a lot of fun and that it was a pretty good way to relieve stress from life as a student. As a bowler, throwing the ball, strategizing shots, and having a good time is better than stressing out over something in your life. Go down to the Den, but don't drink too much out of that kegel. Go distract yourself from your studies and/or job for awhile! Bowling costs $2 per game (includes shoes) and pool is only sixty cents per every 15 minutes. The Den is open Monday- Friday from 11 a .m.-l 1:00 p.m. On Saturday it is open from Noon-11 p.m. and on Sunday's from 5-10 p.m. Remember, bowling and pool are FREE from 1-5 p.m., Monday-Friday! There is cosmic bowling on Tuesday nights. It's all you can bowl for just $4 between 8-11 p.m. (There are food and beverages there as well.) The phone number for the Den is 595-2695. Did You Know? BY RUSSELL HARRIS Sports Editor Did you know that UW-Parkside has racquetball courts located in the Sports & Activity Center (SAC) Building for students to use? It was news to me until seeing it after attending my badminton class. Never having played before because of the fast pace of the little ball, which is slightly smaller than a tennis ball, might keep some away from playing. It is wonderful exercise and is played with either two players (singles) or four players (doubles). Racquetball has similar traits to the games of squash and tennis. The racquets themselves have wrist straps, and you should always wear eye-protection while playing. The ball moves fast and can hit one in the eyes, even if he or she is an experienced player. The ball can take some really crazy bounces. Racquetball became very popular in the 1970s in North America, even though interest in it has declined since. It is an American game, and the founding father, Joe Sobek, developed it in the 1950s. Sobek is the designer of the down sized racquet. By the 1980s interest in the sport diminished, but approximately eight million Americans still love and play the sport. Call or visit the SAC if you're interested in finding out more information about how you can access UW-Parkside's courts (two) and for information on equipment (racquet, ball, eyeglasses, etc.). It is free to play, and you should most likely be able to reserve a court in advance so that you don't have to wait for other groups to finish playing. The courts are east of the swimming pool, down past the vending machines about 50 feet. They will be on your left as you walk to the east, down the corridor. Call the Sports & Activities Center for more information at 595-2245. UW-Parkside Men's Golf Team Offers Lessons The UW-Parkside Men's Golf Team will be offering a series of group lessons in February and March. Under the direction of UW-Parkside Head Coach, Mark Olsen, the lessons will be divided into two sessions consisting of 45-minute lessons. The sessions will emphasize the grip, setup, full swing and short game. Area golf professionals will be making guest appearances and members of the UW-Parkside Men's Golf Team will be assisting in the instruction. Sessions will be offered on: • February 28 • March 1, 8 and 9 The sessions will take place in the DeSimone Gymnasium at UW-Parkside. Morning and evening sessions will be available on these dates. Class fee is $60 per person. For more information or to obtain a registration form, please call Mark Olsen at 595- 2245. UW-Parkside Wrestling Squad Show Force in Dual Meet On January 21, the UW-Parkside Men's Wrestling Team competed in the National Wrestling Coaches Association Division II team dual meet in Cleveland, Ohio. The meet consisted of the top-16 ranked teams in Division II. The Rangers finished ninth overall and came into this meet ranked 13 in the nation. The Rangers finished the meet with a 2-1 record. They beat a higher ranked squad, 9th ranked San Francisco State, 32-12, and lost to the 4th ranked Nebraska Kearney, 27-9. In addition, the Rangers had a tougher time with, and lost to Ashland (Ohio) University, 29-3. Fred Joseph, a senior (157-lbs), Ben Thiem, a junior (174-lbs), and Rich Schmoll, a junior (184-lbs) all finished with 2-1 records on the day. Joseph, who had a pin, improved his record to 16-6 on the season. Thiem, who had a technical foul, improved his record to 15-7. Schmoll improved his record to 15-9. Schmidt Newest Lady Ranger The UW-Parkside Women's Volleyball team has announced an early acquisition to the squad. Her name is Kristen Schmidt, and she is a 5-10 outside/middle hitter from Waukesha, Wis. Schmidt was a three-year starter for Waukesha Catholic Memorial and a member of Milwaukee's Sting Volleyball Club. The Lady Rangers are going to be playing without some experienced players this upcoming season. Head Coach, Nicole Roethig, and the Lady Rangers look forward to Schmidt's arrival. Baseball Team Steals Two New Players The UW-Parkside Men's Baseball team has announced the early signing of Andy Yushta, who is currently in his senior season at Pittsville High School (Wis.) and John McGowan, a junior college transfer from Oakton Community College (111.). Yushta is an All-District and All-Conference selection. Between high school and American Legion season in 2004, Yushta posted a .421 batting average with 16 doubles. He also stole 18 bases and had a 5-3 pitching record. In 2004, he possessed a lean 2.45 ERA with four complete games and five saves. McGowan, a righthanded pitcher, logged a 7-1 record last season for Oakton Community College. The Schaumburg (111.) High School graduate was a second team All-State pick and was also a member of the Pioneer Press all-northwest team. The Rangers coaching staff is excited about the players coming to UW-Parkside. UW-Parkside finished with a sizzling 41-18 record in 2004 and earned their first ever NCAA Tournament bid. The Rangers hit .296 as a team in 2004, and the pitching staff had a combined 3.64 ERA. UW-Parkside went from worst to first in a two-year span under Head Coach, Tracy Archuleta. - I Shorey Sets the Tempo for UW-Parkside Men in World Cup Trials In the men's 20k World Cup Trials, which took place in Overland Park, Kan., Ben Shorey was the first UW-Parkside finisher. He placed sixth with a time of 1:33:42, while the overall winner, UW-Parkside alum Tim Seaman finished in 1:25:44. Mike Tarantino, a sophomore walker, placed eighth in 1:35:13. Mike Stanton, a fifth year UW-Parkside student-athlete, was ninth with a time of 1:35:56. Stephen Quirke, who is also a fifth year UW-Parkside student-athlete, ended up in eleventh place with a time of 1:38:42. The field consisted of 18 walkers. Shorey is already a member of the USA World Cup Team at 50k by virtue of his finish at the U.S. Olympic Trials in February. Ranger Wrestlers Taken Down at UW-Stevens Point Mike Hayes recorded a takedown with five seconds left in the last match, leading UW-Stevens Point over UW-Parkside. The final score was 22-19. UW-Parkside came into this match as the 13th ranked team in NCAA Division II, while UW-Stevens Point entered as the 12th ranked team; they are from Division III. Hayes beat UWParkside's Matt Meyer. Meyer is a senior who competes in the 285-pound weight class. Hayes defeated Meyer, 3-1. UW-Parkside Men's Track/XC Team Sets New Records On January 22, the UW-Parkside Men's Track/XC Team competed in an indoor meet at Carthage College in Kenosha, WI. The team scored the most points scored by a Ranger squad in a meet ever in that particular meet, 140. The team also set a record foi the 4 x 200 event at 1:31:53. Members of that squad are Kyle McGahee, Matt Meredith, Brandon Kelly and Eric Schultz. The 140 points were good for a second place finish in the meet. "A" Team Beats "B" Team in the 4 x 400 The UW-Parkside "B" team finished second to the UW-Parkside "A" team in the 4 x 400. Also, Cal Kromm finished first in the mile run as an unattached runner with a time of 4:16:48. Dr. Charles Bertram Alumni Award of Distinction Presented GLVC PRESS RELEASE The Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) and the University of Southern Indiana (USI) lost a great leader, friend, and fan on June 29, 1999. Dr. Charles Bertram, professor and faculty athletics representative at USI and former president of the GLVC, contributed a great deal of time, energy, and effort to the leagues success and was instrumental in GLVC operations for many years. In remembrance of him, the GLVC established the Dr. Charles Bertram Alumni Award of Distinction in 1999. This year's recipients of the award were honored during halftime of the men's championship game of the Pepsi GLVC Basketball Tournament. This award is based upon academic excellence, athletic ability and achievement, character, and leadership of former GLVC student-athletes who have served their institution with personal distinction since their graduation. Postgraduate, public, or community service, and/or contributions to athletics at any level are considered in the voting process. Recipients must have graduated at least 10 years prior to receiving the award. Congratulations are extended to the 2005 recipient of the Dr. Charles Bertram Alumni Award of Distinction. This year's recipient is Dr. David Porta from Bellarmine University. February 4, 2005 The Ranger News 11 ASK DAVE INTERVIEW BY RUSSELL HARRIS Sports Editor Ask Dave is back again for another semester! The Ranger News has a chance to speak with UW-Parkside Athletic Director, Dave Williams, to discuss athletic program-related issues and events. Here is what Dave had to say this week. <£ Whal 'he Academy Directors' Cup, and where do LW-Parkside athletic programs stand in regards to it? A: "It is sponsored by Adidas and NACDA. It is a comparison of every Division II athletic department (teams) in the country and how each competes on a national level. It occurs three times a year. One after the tall sports, once after the winter sports, and again after the spring sports conclude. After the fall sports season. UW-Parkside's athletic department is tied for 18th in the entire country out of 271 schools." (Wow!) "We're the number one ranked team in our region. We had the most points. Our highest finish in the NACDA Directors ( up was in the 40s or 50s. We have a great chance at moving up in the rankings. We had three different teams qualify tor the NCAA Tournament. That's why we got all ot those points. This winter, we have a great chance for women's basketball team, men and women's indoor track/field teams, and a great chance for the men's wrestling team. Also, if the men's basketball team wins the conference tournament and qualify for the NCAA Tournament, that would also help. Moving into the spring, we have a lot of people who can make it there in the outdoor men and women's track/field, a great baseball team, an excellent softball team who has a chance of making it to the tournament, and our men's goll team. too. You can have a very good chance to score well in regards to where the teams finish." Q: Are student-athletes here at UW-Parkside tested for drugs? A^Evcry student-athlete at UW-Parkside has to sign a waiver that allows the university to do drug testing at any time. 1 he N( AA, at limes, will drug test studentathletes. They will get drug tested the most if they qualify for the NCAA Tournament. For example, the men's soccer team, who had a terrific season and made it to the NCAA Tournament, were randomly chosen to be drug tested. The NCAA and UW-Parkside tests for two types ol drugs. Those arc recreational drugs and the other type is performance enhancing drugs. The NCAA provides us with a very long list of banned substances that we test for. Beyond that, we also do some random drug testing in our athletic program." Q: How did student-athletes finish academically for the fall semester in 2004? A. W-e had approximately 68 percent of our studentathletes finish with 3.0 GPA or better." Q: W hat are some of the big events currently having to do with our athletic programs here at UW-Parkside? A: The men and women's basketball teams have six of the.r last eight games at home. That's a real advantage to-us. so we sure hope to see some of our fans there. he first game is February 5th against the Quincy Knights. The women play at I p.m. and the men tip off at 3 p.m. Then they're both back home after traveling to play the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles and the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers." (The women '.v basketball team plays the Northern Kentucky Norse at 5:30 p.m. on February i 7. On February t9, the Lady Rangers h'ill play against the Indianapolis Greyhounds. Tip off m// be at i p.m. They will play the Lewis Flyers on February 26 at 1 p.m. On the men's side, they play the same three teams, only they tip off at 7:30 p.m., against the Norse, 3 p.m., against the Greyhounds, and tip off at 3 p.m. against the Flyers. The Greyhound and Flyers games are also on Saturdays. The home games are played in the SAC Building in the DeSimone Gymnasium. Admission is free for all students who present their student ID card. Concessions are available, but are not free. Get out there to see some intense competition and cheer for both Ranger squads') Q: What about the Wrestling Team? They're having another successful season. Is there anything you can tell me about their status right now? A: "On Wednesday, February 9, they have a meet with UW-Oshkosh here in the DeSimone Gymnasium at 7 p.m. We are also hosting the NCAA Midwest Regional this season. It will be on Sunday, February 27 at 11 a.m." Q: When do the men's baseball team, women's softball team, and women and men's track and field teams begin practicing for the spring season? A: "They have already started." Q: Is the men's basketball team still in contention for tournament play? A: "Yes. The top eight teams (men and women's) in the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) go to the conference tournament. On the men's side, the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers are ineligible because of past violations, and they will be removed from post-season play. They used some ineligible studentathletes throughout the last few years. The Rangers are in eighth place, but Kentucky Wesleyan is actually in front of them in the standings. It looks like the men will take the seventh seed going into the tournament. The reason that this is so significant is because a bid for the NCAA Championship can come from the conference tournament. If you can get to the conference tournament and win it you also receive a NCAA bid. Post-season play is possible even by finishing eighth in your league. Q: W hat position is the women's basketball team in for post-season play? A: "They had a great win against the Bellarmine Knights and then lost to a team that is playing very well in the Northern Kentucky Norse. The women are in third place and are going to be competing in the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Tournament. We have six of our last eight games at home, and we need to play well and protect our home court advantage. But we have a legitimate chance to be a high seed for the GLVC lournament. II we go into the GLVC Tournament as the one. two. or three seed, we will have a very good chance of making the NC AA Tournament even if we do not win it. If you do not win the GLVC Tournament. the GLVC will still take eight teams from our region to go the NCAA Tournament. An automatic bid comes from winning the conference tournament and the at large bids based on your record compared to everyone else's overall record. That is the way the NC AA Division I tournaments run. Currently, we're the number five seed in our region in the NCAA Tournament." Q: What is happening in regards to the nationals in wrestling? A: "The wrestling team just got back from the NCAA Division II duals. This is a tournament that features the top 16 ranked teams in Division II. We lost to the number three ranked team and lost to the number four placed team, but defeated the ninth place team. We should be ranked 11 th in the country and we anticipate postseason play. On February 27. we are hosting the Midwest Regional Tournament starting at 11 a.m., in the DeSimone Gymnasium. It is a very important meet for our team." Q: What is the status of our track/field teams? A: There are not a lot of home matches. At the end of February, the indoor Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Championships will be taking place. We have already had one UWParkside women's track/field runner qualify for the NCAA Tournament and she provisionally qualified. Her name is Michelle Boldon, and she did it on an individual basis. Track/field, unlike sports like soccer or basketball, qualifies people for nationals on an individual basis. The NCAA sets a time limit (example: one mile run) and if a runner can run it in less time than NCAA sets, that runner can qualify and go to the nationals and compete on a national level." Q: Can you tell us anything about the three new schools who a re going to be joining the Great Lakes Valley Conference in 05-06? (Drury, Rockhurst and Missouri- Rolla) A: "They're all excellent schools and excel in different sports. Rockhurst has excellent soccer and basketball teams. The Drury women's basketball team (No. I ranked) in the country at this time, and their swimming/diving teams have won some national championships. They have great tennis teams that have some national championships behind them as well. Missouri- Rolla is one of the top engineering schools in the country. They will all bring something to the table. However, the addition will be adding to travel costs. It's one more trip to each school our teams will have to make. It will affect our operational budget. All of the I leurrent Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) teams have to pay S2(),(KX) to the conference in dues each year. That adds up to $220,000. and when these schools join there will be an additional $60,000 that the conference will have to work with in running the GLVC. It docs not have any effect on the individual schools though." GLVC Men's Basketball Team Standings as of February 3,2005 GLVC Overall Win Loss Pet. Win Loss Pet. SlU-Edwardsvilie 10 2 .833 17 4 .883 S. Indiana 10 2 .833 15 4 .789 Indianapolis 9 3 .750 14 5 737 Saint Joseph's 8 5 .616 12 7 .632 Quincy 8 5 .616 12 7 .632 Kentucky Wesleyan 5 4 .556 9 6 .600 N. Kentucky 5 8 .385 9 10 .474 UW-Parkside 4 9 .308 7 13 .350 Bellarmine 3 10 .231 8 11 .422 Lewis 3 10 .231 8 12 .400 Missouri-St. Louis 3 10 .231 8 13 .316 GLVC Women's Basketball Team Standings as of February 3, 2005 GLVC Overall Win Loss Pet. Win Loss Pet. Quincy 10 3 769 13 7 650 Bellarmine 9 4 .692 15 5 .750 UW-Parkside 9 4 .692 15 8 .652 N. Kentucky 9 4 .692 12 8 .600 Lewis 8 5 .616 11 9 Mi * RMRI .550 Indianapolis 7 5 .583 14 5 .737 SlU-Edwardsville 5 7 .417 10 11 .476 Kentucky Wesleyan 5 8 .385 10 10 500 Southern Indiana 4 8 .333 11 8 .579 Missouri-St. Louis 2 11 154 5 14 263 Saint Joseph's 2 11 .154 3 17 .150 12 The Ranger News February 4, 2005 BASKETBALL UPDATE LADY RANGERS Free-Throws Spear Knights On January 20 the UW-Parkside Women's Basketball Team traveled to Louisville, Ky., to play a Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) game against the Bellarmine Knights and won, 75-72. Last season the Knights beat the Lady Rangers in the GLVC Tournament, ending their season. In December 2004, the Knights came to UW-Parkside and lost by 22-points to the Lady Rangers. On that night, UWParkside scored 103-points, which is the second highest total points scored in a single game in program history. Free throws were the difference in this game, as the Lady Rangers converted an amazing 16 of 18. Kim Murphy, a freshman guard, made two free throws with just 34 seconds left in regulation to secure the victory. Sammy Kromm, an All-American senior center, led the Lady Rangers in scoring with 27 points. She was 7-7 from the charity stripe. Murphy tossed in 18 points, while Carrie Weir, a senior guard/ forward, dropped in 11. Linda Glick, a sophomore guard, tossed in 10. This was a close game throughout as in the final 6:36 of the game the largest lead either squad had was just four points. Lady Rangers Winning Streak Comes to Halt On January 22 the UW-Parkside Women's Basketball Team played a Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) game against the Northern Kentucky Norse in front of about 200 people. UW-Parkside came up short, losing by the final score of 53- 50. Northern Kentucky led 24-20 at halftime. This was the first game this season that UW-Parkside did not have a rebounding advantage in a game. They were out rebounded 35-27. This contributed to the loss. Sammy Kromm, a senior center, led the Lady Rangers with 21 points, 10 rebounds, and two steals. Kromm was 9 for 18 from the field. Carrie Weir, a senior guard/forward, and Carrie Scheive, a junior guard, scored 13 points each for UW-Parkside. The Lady Rangers went 0-4 from downtown. UW-Parkside Outrun Pumas On January 27 the UW-Parkside Women's Basketball Team hosted the Saint Joseph's Pumas in a Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) game in the DeSimone Gymnasium. UW-Parkside won by the final score of 71 -54. The game was tight during the first half, and Saint Joseph's kept it close. The Lady Rangers led 36-19 at the half. They went on a 16-2 run to close out the first half. The Lady Rangers had some terrific guard play and hustled all night jumping after loose balls and forced St. Joseph's into several turnovers. Several different players scored for UW-Parkside, including Kim Murphy, a freshman guard, who tossed in 12 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Linda Glick, a sophomore guard, and Sammy Kromm, a senior center, both put in 11 points. Mackenzie Heise, a freshman guard, scored 10 points. RANGERS Malkowski Leads Rangers Arial Attack on Bellarmine On January 20 the UW-Parkside Men's Basketball Team traveled to Louisville, Ky., to play the Bellarmine Knights in a Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) game. The Rangers once again showed why they're an upcoming team in the GLVC, as they executed a well-balanced game plan and got the win by a score of 93-82. Four Rangers finished in doublefigures, and defensively the squad only allowed the Knights to shoot 41.8 percent from the field for the contest. UW-Parkside led 43-33 at halftime and went on to win. Gareth Malkowski, a junior guard, scored 29 points, a game-high, and 18 of those came from downtown! Wow! Kevin Boutelle, a junior center, added 17 points and seven rebounds, while Tyrone Deacon, the former Michigan State guard, dumped in 14. Brad Ferstenou, a 6' 6" freshman forward, scored 10 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Rangers Cannot Extinguish Norse On January 22, the UW-Parkside Men's Basketball team traveled to Highland Heights, Ky., to play a Great Lakes Valley Conference game in front of approximately 800 spectators. The Norse converted on 22 of 28 shot attempts in the first half (78 percent) and made 37 out of 57 (64.9 percent) for the contest to defeat the Rangers, 101-86. The Norse led 56-31 at the half. Kevin Boutelle, a junior center, led the Rangers scoring attack with 24-points and also had seven rebounds. Joe Czechowicz, a sophomore guard and transfer from UW-Milwaukee, tossed in 14 points (four assists, too) as did Kyle Clark, a freshman guard and Kenosha Bradford product. Gareth Malkowski, a junior guard, scored 13 points, and Tyrone Deacon, freshmen guard (and UW-Milwaukee transfer) scored 12 points and dished out four assists. Brad Ferstenou, a freshman forward, had five rebounds, dealt out three assists, and had one steal. The Norse held a 37-29 rebounding advantage and beat the rangers 9-4 on the offensive glass. Pumas Run Away From Rangers Attack On January 27, the UW-Parkside Men's Basketball Team hosted the Saint Josephs Pumas in a Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) game in the DeSimone Gymnasium. The Pumas (7-4 GLVC, 11 -6 overall) got great efforts from three different players who combined for 51 of the Pumas 92 points. The final score was 92-84. Gareth Malkowski, a junior guard had a great night, as he connected on 8-16 three-point attempts and finished with 30-points. Brad Ferstenou, a freshman forward, grabbed 15 rebounds, while Tyrone Deacon, a freshman guard, and Chuck Weslowski, a junior forward, each dropped in 12 points. For more UW-Parkside athletic information, including upcoming games, schedules, and intramural sports, check online at: www.uwp.edu/athletics Advantages & Disadvantages of Being a Student-Athlete A Student Perspective BY RUSSELL HARRIS Sports Editor This is a pretty big task for me to write on the advantages and disadvantages of being a student-athlete. The research done for the article was provided via the Internet and from a few UW-Parkside student-athletes that The Ranger News spoke with last fall. To begin with, it should be clear that the views represented in this article are not necessarily the views of student-athletes here at UW-Parkside, but that certain ones might be. The student-athlete is able to continue to play the sport that he or she loves and on arriving on campus and can most likely meet new friends (teammates) quickly Staying in good shape is an advantage as well. These student-athletes have to practice hard, play games, keep a regular workout routine (running, weights, etc.), travel to other cities to play games, go to classes, and many work part-time jobs, too. When these student-athletes are recruited out of high school, it is very exciting for them to get some attention from college coaches. Athletic scholarships are a nice bonus, but playing sports takes up a lot of a student-athletes time and energy. Getting written about in the local or school newspaper is cool. A lot of the time, the student-athlete can garner national attention in the case that he or she becomes an Ail-American or something to that effect. The level of competition at the college level is far greater than while in high school, and most student-athletes have a very competitive nature by and large. He or she also has the chance to continue playing their sport of choice beyond college, perhaps on the semi-pro or possibly professional level. There have been many local products who have done just that. Back in the 1990s, there was a young man who played for Park High School (Racine) named Caron Butler and after playing his college ball at Connecticut, he now is a member of the Los Angeles Lakers and is having a terrific season while playing alongside Kobe Bryant. There was one other woman who played at Racine's Horlick High School who played in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). Her name is Sonya Henning. And don't forget Jim Macilvane, from St. Catherine's High School in Racine and for Marquette. He played for the Washington Wizards, New Jersey Nets, and the Seattle Supersonics. Jim Chones was a Los Angeles Laker. He played for St. Catherine's High School and Marquette. Chones came from the 1970s era. There have been others, including many UW-Parkside coaches, and alumni who have played well beyond college. For example, Men's Track/ Field Head Coach, Lucian Rosa, is a graduate of UW-Parkside. He went on to compete in the Olympics twice in the 1970s and has been involved in numerous competitions and events including the Boston Marathon. Now, on the other hand, what might be some of the disadvantages of being a student-athlete? Trying to balance school with sports has to be really tough. Maybe because the individual is focused on both academics and their sport and wants to succeed in both worlds. There has to be a lot of stress that goes alongside playing, studying, working, and having a social life beyond that. Some players might put more pressure on themselves because of their sport, while others might feel that they do not have the time needed to attend to their studies. Student-athletes do miss some class time, too. One might get better notes while in the classroom. It seems that way for me. Student-athletes were superstars or highly regarded players in high school, and when he or she arrives in college it is not that way in most cases. The student-athlete must learn to accept a lesser role on the playing field. The student-athlete must learn to become a team player if he or she is not already. As you can see, there are many advantages and disadvantages to being a studentathlete in college. But don't take my word for it. If you ever meet one of our studentathletes here at UW-Parkside, ask them about it. Some of my assumptions might be true, but ask a student-athlete if you get the opportunity. Clearly, he or she will add something to this list. At any rate, student-athletes love the challenge that the college level playing field has to offer. Their experiences as student-athletes, in most cases, will shape them into stronger, more confident human beings. And that's my perspective. UW-Parkside Athletic Trivia BY RUSSELL HARRIS Sports Editor Test your knowledge on these UW-Parkside athletic program related questions and more, The answers are on the bottom of this page 1. The 1978 UW-Parkside Women's Basketball Team holds the record for the fewest points scored in single game (against Carthage) in program history. How many did they score? A) 27 B) 44 C) 37 2. Who holds the single season scoring average for the women's basketball team? What year did this individual do this in? 3 W?005?the namC °f thC hCad C°aCh ^ UW"Parkside who is startin8 h>s 35th year in 2004- 4. What is the name of the current men's basketball player who is in the top-10 all-time in three-pointers made in program history for the UW-Parkside Rangers? , '„™e or false? Is there a woman's rugby team forming this spring here at UW-Parkside? What lstthe number °l Poims that a UW-Parkside player scored to set the single game reco m school history? A) 43 B) 52 C) 36 D) 66 7. What place did the 2004 UW-Parkside Men's Baseball Team finish in? Was it first? Was it third? Or was it second? 8. Winch Head Coach (what team does he coach and what is his name) at UW-Parkside is an 9 WhirR fi yCfS d,dhe COmpete in the Olympics? Where did he attend college? the difference between a billiards table and a pool table? Dt WhTrYpe c°/rhS!\«a? be fOUnd in Greenquist Pond? A> Bluegill B) Trout C) Catfisl DKR B sf? rf 'h' PART Wh° releasi;d «• "f toe species imo .he pond?, '°VCd flShi"g D) 0ne 0f "K -to"* • B fiussaili £ P ^ d Mil 9161 pu* ZZ-61 OX/>|at!JistuaW) KSoHuB1ani(8 ls.n.l(/ (o arm (H—id-cooc) Pl-oW MIOJBO <b (Su,ps.,IM) „ unf <e (mz.z*z) luu/0^ £ a SJ3MSC A Whole Lot of Love BY TYRAN SAFFOLD JR. hostina o^fh^ *7* f February 8'" thlou8h «"= '4"\ the Peer Health Educators of the UW-Parkside will be °"e oi the most entertaining events of the spring semester, Love Carefully Week falls on Fetaa™ U^^T' 3 m°mh Celebratin® black histor* " is also ® month known for love since Valentines Day tails on February 14 . There are many questions and theories about how Valentines Day was created but there is no need to question what the Peer Health Educators have in store for celebrating love this month Peer Health'h*dationshiPS i" a fun and safe way," says Shazina Stewart, a member of the Peer Health Educators (PHE). At the tables that will be set up throughout the school during the week you will be able horoscope teTo^ !° T 7 ^ fi"d Wh° s s : — - - - - - ™'™S-< ™ - m»Pati—bla «<•b by com le i '•* ~ <« «L A JSSZSSTSK ™L WL"* ,H*A*1" "N «• *» -«-» Parkside ^ ^ 6Vent' betWeen '5-20 men and women each wil1 participate in the first dating game of this type at Contestants will talk with a member from the opposite sex for about 3-5 minutes and then switch partners This will continue until all members have spoken with someone of the opposite sex, and at the end, they will pick who they like the most. If both contestants choose each other, it could be the beginning of a beautiful relationship or a beautiful night. r i.n - . ®ther Way- be sure to remember the motto of the week "Be Safe", and they will be plenty of opportunities to Be Sate because condoms will be freely distributed at various locations throughout the week. If, for some reason or another, you are tired of Valentines Day or are lonely, this will be the week to do something about it. With events ranging from kissing booths to speed dating, you are pretty much guaranteed to have fun and not be alone this year. But if you do find yourself alone, take some time out to love yourself... because if you can't love yourself, who can? For more information on PHE's Speed Dating, see "Fifteen Dates..." below. Fifteen Dates in One Night? BY JASON GRIFFES A craze in big cities like New York, Los Angles, and Minneapolis is coming to UW-Parkside this February. The concept is definitely not a new one. But it will be the first time it has been tried on the UW-Parkside campus. Speed dating is a great way for students to meet other students of the opposite sex in a one on one setting. This dating innovation was thought up by big city business professionals in response to suffocating schedules and too many failed romantic endeavors. The idea was raised that a person could meet and interact with multiple individuals in one night. If there were any that caught one's attention, they could speak in more detail with them in the future. This relates to UW-Parkside in that students also live a very busy life and must manage their lives between studies, classes, and many times a job. Peer Health Educators (PHE) is sponsoring the event, tentatively set for February 9,h. Molly Meier, of PHE, was the one that thought to bring speed dating to the UW-Parkside campus. According to Jens Wisse, member of PHE and coordinator of the event, this is an opportunity for students to meet in a setting that is "much safer than the bar scene." Jens went on to say that he "knows people in the industry that have tried it and they love it." 15 males and 15 females will meet one another individually in a round-robin style rotation. They will have six minutes to talk. Potential matches can get together after everyone has been familiarized. This may even give the chance to set up a longer date and get to know another participant even better. Who knows? It might be love. "Every event is a unique experience," Wisse responded, when asked what students should expect when signing up. He also recommended that students should avoid signing up with friends and people that they know because this is a chance to get meet all new people in an arena that is not often available on campus. The maximum amount of students wanted for the event is 30, 15 males and 15 females, so that all the participants are able to meet each other. Jens did say. however, that if there is a great deal of interest they would look at the possibility of having another session in the future. Anyone who is interested in participating should contact Jens Wisse by email at wisse002@uwp.edu or Molly Meier by email at mollymeier@hotmail.com. UW-Parkside Students Launch Production Company, Searching for Actors BY NICHOLAS MICHAEL RAVNIKAR Two students from UW-Parkside have launched a production company called Two Cities Media. Nate Johnson, 20, and Travis Gaastra, 21, both of Racine, started the company "as an outlet for their artistic talents." Currently, Two Cities has released Johnson's solo CD, entitled "How To (Make A Pop Album in Ten Days)." The disc is available through local retailers as well as Amazon.com. Johnson's album was the result of a 'concept album,' in which he would write one song per day for ten days, "It worked," Johnson said, "8\u it grew to fourteen." Johnson has expressed interest in working on a new project. This spring, he'll begin recording a double album. In addition to audio production. Two Cities is also working on two film projects, written by Gaastra and Johnson. "We're pursuing short films<" Gaastra said. "Funding is still an issue. The music is the first step, but the film aspect will be coming with the first shorts. "Pocket Fours" is what Gaastra calls his, "poker movie," a film about a Chicago man who's path finds him among a cast of infamous characters. "New Love" is another short film about a struggling musician, recently graduated, who must deal with his current relationship. With filming set for February on "New Love," Gaastra and Johnson will be putting out the casting call to UWParkside's stable of able actors. "A lot of people, as cynical as this sounds, think they can act," Gaastra said. "I want to work with trained actors." He believes that the UW Theater major has produced a number of fine actors with whom he would like to work. "Basically, I always did film, but it wasn't anything 'legitimate.' It was without scripts, using camcorders," he said. "I want to move on to the next step." Readers can find more information at www. twocitiesmedia.com. Look for a review of Johnson's album in the next issue of The Ranger News. February is Black History Month Freshlnk Readers Theatre Production: .jhe Exonerated' Feb. 5"' 7-9pm and the 6"' from 2-4pm. vVegner Theatre Drawn fr om interviews, letters, transcripts, case files, and public record, this moving narrative drama tells the true s tories of six innocent survivors of death row in th eir own words. This drama paints a picture of an American criminal justice system gone horribly wrong—and of six brave souls who persevered l0 survive it. This program is free, donations are accepted and all proceeds help the STAGE Club. Perspectives on Religious Issues Feb. 7"\ IVIO LN 105 12-l:15pm Molinaro 105 Perspectives on Religious Issues returns for its first program of the spring 2005 semester by asking the question: 'Were Our Founding Fathers Really Christian?' UW-P History History Prof. Sandra Moats leads the discussion. Please note the change in location to room 105 of Molinaro Hall. African-American Read-In Feb. 7"', Main place 12-l:15pm Celebrate the contributions African American authors have made to literature. And celebrate 01 T LO UD! Pick a book and share with everyone the li nes that have shaped your views on life. Or come to listen as student recite passages from their favorite books. Readers will present a two to three minute passage from a book written by an African America writer. Everyone who reads will be counted in t his year's national goal of one million readers. Call Carmen Ireland at ext. 2073 to be included. Sponored by the Black Student Union and the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs. The Hip Hop Generation Feb 8"'. 7:30-9:30pnij Union Cinema Bakari Kitvvana. author of "The Hip-Hop Generation: Young Blacks and the Crisis in African \meriean Culture." speaks on urban landscape during an appearance at UW-Parkside. The former executive editor of The Source, the magazine of hip-hop music, culture and politics. Kitvvana is an iicknowledged expert on youth culture and hip-hop politics and activism. Oxygen Parlor hcb. 9 I0am-4pm, Main Place ^oulil you like to experience increased energy and "•'taxation? How about improved stamina, a clearer wind, a r eduction of stress, and the feeling of being pleasantly wide awake? Stop by Main Place and -el a lu ngful at the Oxvgan Parlor. It's a refreshing experience! ^°<>n Concert: Alvaro Garcia & Carol Wallace , 9' 12-1 pm Union Cinema Theater 'l)la master Alvaro Garcia and pianist Carol Wallace kick off the Noon Concert series for spring 2005. 1 oreign Film: He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not' I "ion C inema Feb 9th 9pm & 12th 5pm Free w/ id. Orst. this film appears to be the story of an ""fissionable young girl who has fallen in love | "h- and been used by. a married man. At first. '1 hen 10 story begins to grow darker and the plot becomes 1)11,1 0 lvvisted as a series of surprises punctuate the '"'tl half. The story is told from two viewpoints— llsand hers—but...on©.view is more reliable than 1K °ther. Fhe question is: who is the more credible n,l,icUor. French with English subtitles. ^eetheart Ball p1'1' '11,1 9pm-lam. Union Dining Room Rented by the Black Student Union 14 The Ranger News February 4, 2005 V P.A.S.A/S Annual Family Fun Niqht February 17th @ 6pm until 11pm In the Den £r Cinema Full of Fun!! food ^(eremite) in Faculty Profile: V / BY NICHOLAS MICHAEL RAVNIKAR Jay McRoy, Ph. D. V Jay McRoy is Assistant Professor of English and Coordinator of the Film Studies Certificate. He has been teaching at UW-Parkside since 2001. His forthcoming edited collection, Japanese Horror Cinema, is slated for publication on March 15th from Edinburgh University Press. The U.S. distributor will be the University of Hawai'i Press (look for the US version later this year), and Ediburgh University Press is presently negotiating translation rights. Students can order copies through www.amazon. co.uk or directly from the Edinburgh University Press web site http://www.eup.ed.ac.uk/. He is currently working on Nightmare Japan: Contemporary Japanese Horror Cinema, which will be published by Rodopi University Press in early 2006, and co-editing a book with Richard Hand entitled Monstrous Adaptations, presently under negotiation with Manchester University Press. maiaim The Ranger News: Jay McRoy, where are you 'from'? Favorite Co/or:BIack. It's the new...um...black. Favorite food: Pizza is up there, as is steak. Pet Peeves: My pet peeves include people who talk in movie theaters (unless I'm the one talking...at which point my pet peeve becomes people who make loud "shushing" noises in movie theaters), people who have obvious double standards, long moonlit walks on the beach, sarin nerve gas, prepositions at the end of sentences, and intolerance (truly the one thing up with which I will absolutely not put). Ml McRoy: South of Heaven The Ranger News: What music is in the CD/tape/8track player right now? McRoy: Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds' Abattoir Blues, PJ Harvey's Uh Huh Her, Joe Pass and Ella Fitzgerald, Tom Waits' Real Gone, Velvet Underground Loaded The Ranger News: You were the professor to initiate the Film Studies Certificate. Could you talk a little bit about why you felt that was a vital course of study to open up and how you see the minor developing? McRoy: As we live in a visual culture, Cinema Studies is an increasingly vital component of a liberal arts education. The current Film Studies Certificate Program, however, would not have been possible without the generous support of my colleagues both within the English department, as well as across multiple academic disciplines. It is my hope that as the certificate program grows in popularity, a production component can be integrated in such a way that an academic minor becomes the next logical step. That would be really exciting! The Ranger News: Where did you do your undergrad/grad/doctoral studies? Could you describe the experience, in terms of the transitions? McRoy: I received a B.A. in English and a B.A. in Communication at the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, which was primarily an art school with great parties and a ton of bands playing somewhere on campus almost every night (The Pixies, The Throwing Muses, The B-52s, Holy Cow, Gang Green, The FUs, The Freeze, etc.). I did my graduate work at Stony Brook University on Long Island, some 45 minutes from New York City. Attending graduate school was a huge transition, as the workload increased dramatically, but I worked with some terrific people and met my wife there. Going into "The City" was always a temptation, especially movie theaters like The Angelika, etc. I received my Ph.D. in English from Stony Brook with an emphasis in Film and Cultural Studies, and my dissertation was titled: " 'T'aint No Sin to Take Off Your Skin': Monstrous Embodiment and the Culture of Late Capitalism." The Ranger News: What was the last film/cinema you saw? McRoy: Not including films I'm presently teaching: In A Year with 13 Moons directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder. I've seen this movie four times now and feel that it is Fassbinder's most interesting work (though I have yet to see Whity and Why Does Herr R. Run Amuck?). The Ranger News: What do you see as being the most difficult feature of undergraduate studies today? McRoy: Learning to budget one's time is a huge challenge...especially since real life can get in the way of one's studies far too easily. The Ranger News: What advice would you give to students at large? McRoy: CLAIM YOUR EDUCATION! Don't just sit back and wait for someone who thinks they know all of the answers to bequeath knowledge unto you. If y ou pursue the lattei option, you may discover that it is time to graduate and you really haven't learnec anything. Learning results from dialogue, so make your voice heard! Look up any words you don t kn ow, carefully and critically read every book and/or essay you can, and - perhaps most importantly - ask questions of those in positions of authority. :br.igry_4'2005 The Ranger News Foreign Film Form fhe Cuckoo Clocks Winter Boredom pY NICK BORNS Alexander Rogozhkin's The Cuckoo is set in World War II Finland hnt th* similar to Wisconsin's; Lake Superior shore. Evergreens crowd the landscape, and genUy'rolling hi|ls form the secluded fjord that serves as Anni's home 8 y oll,ng Two of'he three main characters The Cuckoo are soldiers in World War II Veiko portrayed by V.Ue Haapasalo, is a Finnish student who was forced into military service by the oooupymg Germans. Ivan portrayed by Viktor Bychkov, is a Russian infantry captain who was betrayed by his subordinate officers. Their stories are interwoven from the very beginning of the film- Beautiful as the setting is, the audience must remember that Finland was allied with Germany in World War II. This alliance sets the predicament when Veiko and Ivan finally meet in the film, for Veiko was forced to wear the Waffen SS uniform. Because they knew that Russians would kill any German on sight, the Finns were fierce warriors in Germany's Northern campaign.4 Cuckoo was the term of endearment that Russian soldiers used to define men like Veiko, men chained to their positions with sniper rifles, rations, and distinguished German uniforms. Veiko is trying to escape, for the Germans had provided him with a sniper rifle (disassembled of course), rations, a mess kit, and one very strong, very durable leg manacle. Ivan is in a similar predicament. He committed the crime of authoring "subversive" poetry while at the front. Though his journal was the only evidence to convict him, his "crime" was still discovered. His junior officer, a lieutenant, is escorting him back from the front to Moscow for a trial before his imminent execution. Veiko assembles his rifle as quick as he can, but the Germans who shackled him to his "post" had already prudently disappeared over the horizon. Veiko, alone but unafraid, commences the task, of setting himself free from his involuntary wartime duties. Hearing the jeep bearing Ivan to Moscow, Veiko ducks for cover. The audience sees Ivan's escape from his captors through a sniper's-eye-view. Helplessly chained to the rocks, Veiko watches Anni approach Ivan's jeep. Anni, portrayed by Anni-Kristiina Juuso, lives much as her ancestors have for centuries: tending reindeer, catching fish and concocting age-old recipes. Later, she finds herself actually having to assist both men. She stumbles onto the scene before she has a chance to survey the situation. Undaunted, she moves resolutely to render aid without prejudice or squeamishness. Setting isn't the only aspect the audience should pay attention to. The use of symbols is prevalent in this film. When watching, the audience must note that there are many scenes shot through the scope of Veiko's sniper rifle. The question this camera angle raises is one of the relationship between war at strategic level and killing between individual opposing soldiers. The identification tags that soldiers wear during combat are an ever-present reminder of how t hey will be recognized if they are killed in battle. These dog tags are readily visible on some characters but not on others. In a later scene this powerful symbol of life and death becomes a magnet for the viewer's eyes, as Veiko is pulled between the world of the living and the dead. Several themes are brought into the viewer's mind during this film. Resourcefulness is readily observable throughout, as men, women, soldiers, and civilians efficiently and effectively use their time, talent, and tools. Though not prevalent in the beginning, the concept of selflessness develops toward the end of the movie, as the characters exercise an "others-beforeself' attitude. Finally, and most importantly, peace is the central theme of this war movie. Anni, Veiko, and especially Ivan must come to peace with one another and find peace within to settle the conflicts that arise during the course of the narrative. None of these characters understands the others. Ea ch character speaks his or her own language but lacks the capacity to understand the vastly dif ferent languages of the other characters. Finnish, a language that falls into the Finn-Ugric language group, Russian, a language that falls in to the Indo-European language group (English falls into this group), and Sami, the 'anguage of the Lapp-Landers, are so different from one another that the characters must rely on observation, body language, and facial expressions to discern what the others are thinking and use the same techniques to communicate his or her own ideas. Mikhail Korobochkin, director of The Cuckoo, had a difficult task before him to convey the meaning of the words to the audience while encouraging his actors to remain blissfully unaware of their true meaning. This lack of knowledge brings a much-needed balance of comedy into the wartime drama. Though there is no surprise ending. The Cuckoo does develop some strange twists. Like many other films about war, it shares similar outlooks on the themes and issues it raises. International movie-goers may remember No Man's Land, a film shot in 2001 by Danis T:>novic in w hich two soldiers were stranded between the Serbian and Croatian fronts. Stuck in the "no man's land" between the trenches, the Serb and Croatian soldiers at first attack one bother, but a standoff develops when a third soldier becomes trappedOnot by the conflict but by lln '"strument of war, land mines. Lying upon a live land mine that will obliterate the three if he is moved, this third s°ldier actually brings about a cease fire between everyone who's in the trench. And, an uneasy ! ^tente forms as they wait for help from the U.N. in defusing the mine. This sort of scene is an excellent metaphor for the nature of armed conflict, as the peace between the factions is almost j Jlways uneasy. Their innate hatred for one another makes it difficult for any kind ot peace, however long or short, to be reached. In the final analysis, No Man's Land leaves its audience | *lll» a sense that humans are unable to resolve their conflicts. u pmn,inniiiv Ultimately, The Cuckoo leaves viewers with the opposite feeling Though emotion y and Physically wounded, Veiko, Ivan, and Anni are able to resolve their di'feienccs. Pr°bleni with this resolution is that the characters don t learn to lve wit i one a ' of them goes back to his or her respective home, leaving the vtewer With a depart,ng Pttaktng students looking to hone their language'skills should take a da ! Romantic drama about a French woman taken as a mamed man s unstress and ! abandoned. 15 OMSAand BSU Celebrate the Legacy of Black History BY TYRAN SAFFOLD JR. This year, UW-Parkside's Black Student Union (BSU) has big plans for celebrating the culture and history of African Americans during the month of February. African American historian Carter G. Wilson initially introduced Black History Week (which would later evolve to be Black History Month) in 1926. The month of February was selected in deference to Frederic Douglas and Abraham Lincoln who were both born in that same month. Throughout February, BSU will host various social events ranging from black history knowledge game shows to read-ins, in which a variety of students will read slave narratives and book passages from various African American Authors. The main event of the month will be when Author Bakari Kitawari visits the campus to speak to students about the different social and political forces that shaped the minds of young blacks in this generation. "We want to enrich students' knowledge about black history, allow them to experience our culture, and just receive an overall appreciation of black history," said BSU president Jerome Garrett. Asking one organization to compress the history of African Americans in one month is impossible, but Garrett and the members of BSU do the best job they can in such a small amount of time. "We try to educate ourselves (with black history) throughout the year at each meeting," said Garrett. So if you think one month of black history is not enough, don't hesitate to get involved and attend one of the meetings which take place on Wednesdays at noon in Molinaro D105. Even though his birthday fell a few weeks premature of Black History Month, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday was still celebrated in a large way here at UW-Parkside on January 21. The event, which boasted the theme "Live the Dream," featured praise dancing, gospel choirs and poetry. But the main events of the celebration were the winners of the various essay contests by students ranging from kindergarten to college. The winners were allowed to read their brilliant essays and allow the audience to hear why they were chosen above all the other contestants. The winners were as follows: The Kindergarten winner was Miss Adiyna Espinosa-Byrd from Bain Elementry School. The Second grade winner was Miss Catrice Robinson from Pleasant Prairie Elementary School and Miss Hannah Skendziel from Prairie Lane Elementary School. The Third Grade winner was Miss Emily Orr from the Dimensions of Learning. The fourth Grade winner was Miss Laurel Marcinkus from Whittier Elementary School, and the fifth grade winner was Mr. Dewey Warner from Grant Elementary. The Middle School award winner was Miss Makala DalCanton from Lance Middle school, and the two high school award winners were Mr. Cruz Reyes from Tremper High School and Mr. Shawn Hermanns from Park High School. And last but not least, the winner representing UW-Parkside was our very own Miss Jacqueline Schultz. The community service award winners were, from the UW-Parkside, the Gamma Alpha Omega Sorority, from Kenosha, Mr. John Wright, and finally from Racine, Miss Stacia Thompson. The night went by flawlessly thanks to Mrs. Bridgett Johnson, director of The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, >Jm ]/ mmL. -TMC- >Jsi W ' ' 'i'i m tiutfjt ~ m . * Guy Costley, a junior majoring in theatre arts, sings a song entitled Unity at the "Live the Dream" event on January 21. 16 The Ranger News February 4, 2005 Small Print Exhibition Continues By Jason Griffes The Small Print Exhibition has been running strong since January 17 at UWParkside in the Communication Arts Gallery. This is the 18th annual show and according to Professor Doug DeVinny "the exhibition has become one of the best national shows." Although there has been no official head count as of yet, DeVinny stated, "All the responses are good, and it seems to be as successful as previous years." Visitors of the exhibit have the chance to purchase many of the original prints for their personal enjoyment. The prints range anywhere in cost from an affordable $30.00 and continue up to $1,000. Some prints are not for sale, yet can still be viewed and appreciated by the public. The exhibition itself buys some of the prints. These, according to DeVinny, are "the juror's purchase awards." The juror designates a minimum of $ 1,500 in prints to be purchased. "Over the years we have purchased 146 of the prints many of which are displayed throughout the university," said DeVinny. There has not been an official count as to the amount of prints that have been sold in this year's show, but DeVinny stated that the current exhibition's sales seem to be about a third of the show. Last year's exhibition produced similar results. "There aren't many exhibitions of this sort around," DeVinny said, "Because of the amount of work involved. The administration continues to be very supportive and we will continue to work to maintain the quality and national visibility." This show is one of national credibility and should be enjoyed by any student or faculty member that has an interest in, or appreciation for, art. Stop by to look at the prints in the exhibition in Communication Arts Gallery until February 16. The gallery hours are Monday and Wednesday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. You may even find that perfect print for your wall. Kettle Moraine: After the Storm by Lisa Bigalke Buying the Date BY JASON GRIFFES AND NICHOLAS MICHAEL RAVNIKAR Latinos Unidos was the proud host of a bachelor auction on January 31. The event was held to raise money for the Millennium Scholarship given by Latinos Unidos to one student at UW-Parkside. "We thought that, since Valentine's Day was coming up, we would throw a little auction, have fun, and raise a little money," said Jose Santiago, an auctioned bachelor and member of Latinos Unidos. According to Abraham Santiago, President of Latinos Unidos, "The auction opens it up for Latinos to be recognized on campus and gives a more community feel." Before the show Santiago, stated that the reason he was doing the show was, "I'm a proud member of Latinos Unidos. And even if I g o for two dollars it will be Jessica Diaz (right), a senior here at UW-Parkside, sold for $175 at the auction hosted by latinos Unidos. Profits from the events will go to the Latinos Unidos Scholarship Fund. Audience members bid for a date with the bachelors and bachelorettes. going to a good cause with the scholarship fund." The auction's advertising relied on quarter page fliers and word of mouth, as Latinos Unidos believes that word of mouth works better, because it creates more excitement than the posters which saturate the hallways, according to Santiago and Sanchez. Santiago said, "We've found that students appreciate it more when you reach out to them, face to face." It seems that the grassroots approach worked. Turnout for the event was more than expected with well over fifty people in attendance. LU's Vice President, and coordinator of the event, Mirella Perez said that she was very happy with the turnout and excited at the amount that the auction earned. Multiple males and females were auctioned off at the show. The lucky buyers will be accompanied by those auctioned to Noche De Estrellas, or Night of Stars, a dance taking place February 3rd, and also sponsored by Latinos Unidos. These newly-met couples will not have to pay the entrance fee. The funds from the dance will also go towards the Latinos Unidos scholarship. There are no guarantees, however, for the buyers of the dates for at the auction. The auction is strictly for fun, and its purpose solely to raise money for a good cause. All of the bidders were aware that they are just buying a date for the dance. Sanchez said, jokingly, "We don't want anybody saying, 'We had babies because of your one event.'" The auction earned over $700.00, according to Perez, also took place in the auction and stated, "I was nervous that I wouldn't even get auctioned but I'm happy because I got a cute date." The bids were all over the place, but the ladies definitely fetched a higher coin than the men did. The highest bid of the night was for $175.00 for one young Iady: and the most a male went for was $80.00. The participants did not know how much they went for, because they walked out of the bidding area before the sales even began. One of the highlights of the night wa when the final participant of the auction, LU President Abraham Santiago, came oi and gave one young lady in the audience a lap dance to the thrill of the crowd. With such tantalizing antics, Santiago commanded a pretty penny. 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 35, issue 10, February 4, 2005 Description An account of the resource Student newspaper of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Kenosha, Wis. 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Sports Arts & Cultu re ,...3 ....6 ....8 ..10 ..14 900 Wood Road Kenosha, Wl 53144 rangernews@uwp.edu ph.262.595.2287 PSGA, Resident Advisers Organize Tsunami Fundraiser Brewers' Winter Tour coming to UW-Parkside BY HENRY GASKINS Nearly a month after the tsunami disaster that affected millions of people in countries surrounding the Indian Ocean, student leaders here at UW-Parkside have come together to find ways that they can help. Parkside Student Government Association (PSGA) Senator Sherly Harum, an Indonesian student, is leading PSGA's efforts on campus. "It's part of my country. I'm from Indonesia," Harum said. "It's not only Indonesia that got the tsunami, but other countries too." PSGA will be brainstorming ways to fundraise throughout the semester, according to Harum. Their efforts will range from opening a booth in the main concourse of UW-Parkside to organizing a "skip a meal" day for donations to other more extensive ways of fundraising. "We're going to work with other student organizations," she said, explaining that PSGA will be spearheading the effort, but that other organizations will most likely be able to come up with more unique fundraising ideas. Monica Bissell, Ann Grissman, and Shahla Qasmi, resident advisors in Ranger Hall, have also come together to find ways to help the victims of the tsunami disaster. "We're doing a program, it's just called the Tsunami Fundraiser, and we will be collecting money," Qasmi said. "We're going to be going door to door in the residence hall, knocking on people's doors and asking them to contribute to the fund." "We have stars that people can put their names on," said Bissell, "and we're going to put them up in the atrium of Ranger Hall as a 'thank you' for donating, so they can be recognized." Each of the resident advisors had a different reason for volunteering to help the victims of the disaster. "It's probably the biggest disaster since 9/11," said Bissell. "And, you know, no one could help this one. It wasn't like it was dealing with war or terrorism or attacks. It was something that nobody could have seen coming." "1 thought Monica had a great idea," said Grissman, "so I asked if 1 could do it with her. I think it's something that could really help people. It's a good cause to help and I'm hoping it will benefit a lot of people." >• "I just feel really bad for them," Qasmi said. "So many people have died or lost their homes and family members. It's just something that's very important that I t hink we should do." "It's scary to think of the death tolls. I t hought the papers were lying at first when I s aw it. at .14,000," said Bissell. The death 'oil is currently at more than 115,000. "How can there ever be enough money to rebuild houses, pay for medical bills, pay for cleaning up—you can't put a price on that—for getting all those Dean of Students Steve McLaughlin dishes out sherbert at the Ice Cream Social on January 19. The Milwaukee Brewers' 2005 Winter Tour will make a stop at UW-Parkside January 24 for a luncheon in the Parkside Union. The luncheon runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p .m. Brewer's coaches and players past and present will take part in a 15-city tour throughout the state from January 24-27 to talk about the upcoming season. Tickets for the luncheon are $10. For information about the Brewers visit to UW-Parkside or to obtain tickets for the luncheon, please call Phil Anderson at 358-3272. News Improvements made to library. Page 3 Sports Lady Rangers Basketball Update. Page 11 Arts & Culture Small Print Show going on now. Page 16 Dhindsa donates to the Tsunami Fundraiser, a program held by Resident Advisors (left to right) Monica Bissell, Ann Grissman, and Shala Qasmi on January 19. All donations will be given to charities that work directly with the victims of the recent natural disaster. Donations will be collected throughout January 23 at the reception desk at Ranger Hall from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. people's lives back on track." The resident advisers have found a website that lists all the legitimate agencies that can get money to the victims of the disaster. They said they wanted to avoid problems that happened after 9/11 when some people tried to donate money to those victims but actually gave money to con artists who were taking advantage of people's generosity. "We just want to make sure it's going to a legitimate fund," said Bissell. "It's the biggest thing in the news right now. And, you know, as Americans, we have a bad rap of getting into other people's business, but in this case, it's like, if we can help out and show the rest of the world that we're not trying to butt in, we're just trying to help. I t hink it's a good way of getting into other people's business—helping out instead of barging in or whatever." With college students typically not having extra money to throw around, these student leaders are hoping good will and care for fellow humans will come through. "At our college campus, I know we don't all have a lot of money, but at the same time, 1 think we can all afford to donate a little bit and help out people who have nothing left anymore," said Qasmi. "Even a dollar would help," said Grissman. "You might not have much, but just a dollar is going to help somebody. A dollar from everybody is a lot of money." With PSGA and other student leaders coming out and working together, UW-Parkside's efforts to help the tsunami disaster victims is sure to last throughout the semester. "There's always going to be need—for a long time," said Bissell. "It's going to take a while." 2 The Ranger News January 21,2005 Letter From The Editor Hello Parkside, I'd like to personally welcome back all the students returning for another semester here at Southeastern Wisconsin's Institution of Opportunity. And for all those coming to Parkside for the first time, I hope you find your time spent here valuable. Spring 2005, a new year, a new semester, a fresh start for us all. Now is the time to start what you've always said you were going to do - make the most out of your time and experience in life. For most people, college is not forever. It's typically a four- or five-year stretch in your younger days where your job is not the most important priority. And I'll venture to say that academics are only half of the college experience. The rest involves trying new things and developing and understanding yourself as a person. You know, all that character building stuff. For whatever reason, there seems to be a lack of involvement in the UW-Parkside community. The people who really dig in and get all they can are the same ones every time, and there are not a lot of them. Fortunately, that means that there is room for YOU to get involved and grow and develop. I know it sounds corny, but that doesn't mean it's not true. You'll never know how much you can get out of it until you start to do it. I'll give you some quick examples of the kinds of things you can get with being involved on campus: Free office space • Your own business cards Recognition and popularity on campus Free room and board • Free meal plan • Free trips Not only a University of Wisconsin degree, but an extra-powerful resume It's worth your extra time to get involved in student organizations. Not only will it benefit your development at UW-Parkside (which, ultimately, is why you are here), but it will also benefit the UW-Parkside community you are a part of. Besides, you are paying for it anyway. You might as well get your money's worth. With all that said, I hope you have a chance to visit the Student Organization Fair this Wednesday (January 26). There are so many opportunities on this campus, you are sure to find something you enjoy being a part of. Take advantage of it. It's your future. Henry D. Gaskins Editor-in-Chief Ad Size and Prices Issue Bates 1/16 Pages 2" Hori. x 5" Vert. $2 8.00 Jan. 21 1/8 Pages 4" Horz. x 5" Vert. $4 15.00 Feb. 4,18 1 /4 Pages 5" x 8" Vert, or 8" x 5" Hi trx. $65.00 March 4,18 i/ * rugc. o *1 v norx. or a x ilr awl?. 1U.vu mv*n *# - Full Pages 10"Horz. x 16" Vert. $195.00 May '3 Double Page Spreads 10" x 16" (x2) • $35® J0 Attract new business Meet new people Sell things Advertise with The Ranger News CLASSIFIED >v4 RJhaneg er > News University of Wisconsin-Parkside's Student Newspaper (262) 595-2287 • uwp_ads@yahoo.com RANGER STAFF Editor-in-Chief Henry D. Gaskins Assistant Editor Preston Brown Copy Editor Amanda Amason News Editor Tal Goldwater Sports Editor Russell Harris Arts & Culture Editor Nicholas Michael Ravnikar Graphic Design Manager Matt Gonya Business Manager Sonya Gonzalez Advertising Manager Avi Grewal Photographer Matt Cote Staff Writers Amber Taylor Advisor Judith Logsdon Things To Do The U January 21 11:00 AM: Art Exhibit 'Unusual Functionality', Artist Gallery, Racine 3:30 PM: Book Study: Wild Swans: 3 Daughters of China, Union 207 22 11:00 AM: Art Exhibit 'Unusual Functionality', Artist Gallery, Racine 23 1:00 PM: Art Exhibit 'Unusual Functionality', Artist Gallery, Racine 24 11:00 AM: Milwaukee Brewers Winter Tour & Luncheon, Union Square 11:00 AM: Parkside National Small Print Exhibition, Com. Arts Gallery 25 11:00 AM: Parkside National Small Print Exhibition, Com. Arts Gallery 5:30 PM: Alumni Association Annual Meeting, Student Union 26 10:30 AM: Organization and Volunteer Fair, Upper Main Place 11:00 AM: Parkside National Small Print Exhibition, Com. Arts Gallery 27 11:00 AM: Parkside National Small Print Exhibition, Com. Arts Gallery 11:00 AM: Art Exhibit: 'Unusual Functionality', Artist Gallery, racine 5:30 PM: Women's Basketball vs. St. Joseph's College, DeSimone Gym 7:30 PM: Men's Basketball vs. St. Joseph's College, DeSimone Gym 7:30 PM: Foreign Film: 'The Cuckoo', Union Cinema 28 11:00 AM: Art Exhibit 'Unusual Functionality Artist Gallery, Racine 7:30 PM: Foreign Film: 'The Cuckoo', Union Cinema 29 11:00 AM: Art Exhibit 'Unusual Functionality Artist Gallery, Racine 5:00 PM: Foreign Film: 'The Cuckoo', Union Cinema 8:00 PM: Foreign Film: 'The Cuckoo', Union Cinema 30 1:00 PM: Art Exhibit 'Unusual Functionality', Artist Gallery, Racine 2:00 PM: Foreign Film: 'The Cuckoo', Union Cinema 5:00 PM: Foreign Film: 'The Cuckoo', Union Cimena 31 11:00 AM: Parkside National Small Print Exhibition, Com. Arts Gallery ^v RJha©ng er ~vNews University ot Wisconsin-Poikside s Student Newspaper The Ranger News has meetings every Monday at noon. All students and faculty of UW-Parkside are welcome. Please feel free to attend. Have any comments, concerns, questions, or story ideas? Please e-mail us at: rangernews@uwp.edu . We are located at Wyllie D-139C Phone: (262) 595-2287 Fax: (262) 595-2295 Advertisements: uwp_ads@yahoo.com The Ranger News is a student-produced publication of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside and does not necessarily represent, in whole or in part, the views of college administrators, faculty or students. January 21,2005 Organization Fair bytalgolpwater On January 26 2005 there will he the semester| Organization Fair from 10:30-1:30 p.m. The event will take place in Upper Main Place, which is in Wyllic Hall. Chris Scmenes. who is coordinating this event said, "The reason why students should attend the organizational fair is b ecause it is a great way to get involved on campus. Also it is a great way to build a resume." For more information contact student activities at 595-2278. UW-Parkside Alumni Association seeks award nominations The UW-Parksuk Alumni Association seeks nominations to honor its distinguished alumni. The association annually recognizes outstanding fcssional anchor volunteer set A ice by its graduates. The associations Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award is given to a graduate who lias excelled in his or her profession. The Distinguished Service Award is presented to an individual who . demonstrates outstanding contributions to his or her local community and/or the university. Nominees must ho ld a bachelor's or masters degree from UWParkside. To nominate a graduate, call the UW-Parksidc Alumni Office at 595-2443 or access university. advaiKxmientOmvp.edu via email. The nomination deadline is February 1. New Computers Students will see a change in the computer lab in the library. Christopher Robakiek. computer lab manager said, "the computers replaced were over three years old," He goes on to explain that, "the computers that were replaced will find a new homes on campus." 1 he cha nge was funded by student tech fees. TW-Parkside Alumni Association annual Meeting January 25 I he UW-Parkside Alumni Association holds its •iiinual meeting January 25. The evening begins with •vfieshments served at 5:30 p.m. followed by the meeting at 6 p.m. ' *•; || „ 1 During the meeting alumni association *°ard members will be elected. A slate of proposed candidates will be presented but nominations also u ill be accepted from those in attendance. In addition. u umn'w'" review projects in which the association and l,s "lenibers were involved in during 2004 and examine P'Oecis planned for the coming year. Members also have the opportunity to voice their opinions on u,ure association goals and objectives. 3 he University of Wisconsin-Parkside Alumni ss°Gation annual meeting will be held in the Student m°n. The gathering is Open to all tJW-Parlcsidc graduates. NEWS_ The Ranger News SPAM Filters to be installed on UWP email system UNIVERSITY PRESS RELEASE receiving IcrolVth^T CSCalatmg'evel and the increasingly inappropriate nature of SPAM messages we have been automated SPAM hlo JT*'^have proposed and obtained approval to implement UW-Parkside network level automated SPAM blocking/filtering controls. We will be implementing the following two types of SPAM blocking/filtering. Addresses^ Th BldCl^ole LlSt (RBL) whlch wi" reiect e-mail originating from known SPAM or Zombie IP Pr°Vi<3ed * * S?AM monitoring service an basis and are updated ' cpIT/c y L A S°UrCeS are detected and/or reported a"d added to their registry real-time, characteristics™!^ Wf n*™ ali components of a message and scores it as "known-to-be-spam" based on its Stat,StlCS indiCated the SC°rmg leVCl We intend t0 imP>ement should eliminate at can mnn^r ^ • SPAM messages we are currently receiving. We believe this to be a good starting point and can monitor effectiveness with your assistance and feedback and adjust as appropriate. n a ition these measures should provide substantial improvement in reduction of the amount of SPAM campus-wide they will not totally eliminate it. We will need to continue to monitor any ongoing instances of SPAM to adjust these controls according to the extent the technology and tools will support. Wc ic asking your help and assistance in assessing the effectiveness of these measures in reducing SPAM and "^detection ofany un-blocked SPAM that may still get through. Should you receive a message you believe o be SPAM please forward it to e-mail address: abuse@uwp.edu so we can analyze it and identify its source. itionally if you believe you are not receiving messages from any legitimate sources please contact the networking group with specifics so we can assist. The support and cooperation of the campus community is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions or concerns about the actions we are taking please contact me at ext. 2010. Ann Marie-Durso. New Improvements in the Library BY SCOTT BANASZ1NSKI An attractive addition is being built in library and it will include: faculty lounge, teaching and learning center and student study rooms. Barbara Baruth, the director of Library and Instructional Technology Support states that, "the latest library limbs, located on level two, are all wholly welcomed." Also the former faculty lounge, replaced by the digital arts studio, a serious staff sacrifice for student sake, had yet to receive supplant space, selling staff short of a room to meet in. This new lounge, accordingly, is to include a colossal "conference table, ideal for large meetings," says Baruth. The lounge is also to include a couch ideal for resting. continued on page 4 Workers build the new faculty lounge on the second floor of the library during Winter Break. POLICE BEAT Data collected by Andrew Krupp 12-18-04 Do the words "No Parking" mean anything to anyone? Traffic Violation. - Union Lot. A vehicle was towed due to - 1 being a chronic parking violator. 12-22-04 12-19-04 Buckle Up! Traffic Violation. Outer Loop Rd/Hwy G. A citation was issued to a driver for a mandatory seatbelt violation. . 12-22-04 12-20-04 / didn7 know people still try this. Counterfeiting. Cashier's office. The Cashier's office notified officers of a counterfeit bill. " 12-27-04 12-20-04 This is what happens when you are an idiot Traffic Violation. Wood Road/Outer Loop Road. 6:28 pm. A citation was 12-27-04 issued to a driver for Operating a Motor Vehicle while intoxicated, Operation a vehicle with a suspended license, and traveling^ mph in a 35mph zone. Driver was taken to Kenosha County Jail Partying too hard. Disorderly conduct. University Apartments 12:52 am. C itations were issued for vandalism and disorderly conduct. This makes sense. Traffic Accident. GRNQ. Officers received a report of a non-reportable accident in the GRQN dock. Are my taxes are paying for this? A state vehicle backed into a wall. Minor damage. Where \ the fire? Traffic Violation. CTH E/CTH G. 9:14 am. A citation was issued to a driver for traveling 63mph in a 45 mph zone. 4 The Ranger News January 21,2005 continued from page 3 Connected to the faculty/staff lounge is to be the teaching and learning center, headed by Chris Evans. Coupling these quarters hopes to promote a powerful "synergy" between the two boasts Baruth. The study rooms, though separate from the lounge and learning center, are equally as salient. Scarcely scattered, student study rooms are often under-used or unknown; these two new rooms roomed with two existing student study sanctuaries aim to amend this trouble. Rooms 265 and 267 once used by small clubs and as awkward office space are soon to be great group study spaces. The rooms are to include "circular tables suited for four or five," says Baruth, "and an arm chair," perfect for comfortable reading. Baruth hopes the new study rooms will attract students' attention to the existing rooms and increase student use of said rooms. If a student has any interest in reserving a group student study room, he/she can contact the library at (262) 595-2238. As for the artistic aspects of the aforementioned addition, John Desch, UW-Parkside's campus planner, was hired on to assure the aesthetics adhere to that of the rest of the building in seemingly seamless style. The new addition is a much-needed novelty and should be ready for use within the year. Student Organization Profile: Parkside Activities Board BY AMBER TAYLOR The mission statement for Parkside Activities Board (PAB) is, "For the students, by the students." Chamika Ellis, president of PAB, said "we cater to the diverse needs of the school by planning events that meet those needs." PAB holds specialized events, which include Talent Night Tuesdays (TNT). This event is held once a month and consist of open mic and a featured local artist. "This is a way for students to display their talent and relax at the same time," Ellis said. Coffee Houses include bigger acts that come front the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA). A new event that PAB held this past semester was the Haunted Tunnels, which was co-sponsored with Residence Hall Association and Parkside Association of Wargamers. The organization also held their annual Backyard Bash at the beginning of the semester to welcome everyone to UW-Parkside. The PAB board members include Stephanie Sirovatka- Marshall (advisor), Chamika Ellis (president), Jimmy Bishop (vice president), Amy Rogers (music coordinator), and Kristy Rad spinner (special events/novelties coordinator). These members coordinate and run the events PAB sponsors. "Membership has been down, but we do get a huge number of volunteers to assist us whenever we have an event, so that's a plus," Ellis stated. PAB's upcoming events include their annual Casino Night (January 20), Talent Night Tuesdays (TNT), and an R&B artist, Chinuwa Hawk, is planning to perform on February 16). Kristy Radspinner, PAB's Special Events/Novelties Coordinator, says, "The PAB organization is looking to recruit Comedy and Lecture Series Coordinators." The Parkside Activities Board does not hold general meetings due to the type of organization. If anyone is interested in joining PAB, you can contact the organization by emailing them at pab@uwp.edu, call 595-2650, or stop by their office (right around the corner from the RangerCard Office. "Our door is always open, so please feel free to stop by. We LOVE company," Ellis said. Student Lif Oemester Co»9ta a Gary Dreyer Set Lip/Technical Service Assistant for the Student (.enter PSGA BEAT A New Semester BY TORI SCHUEBEL In preparation for this semester, Spring 2005, the Parkside Student Government Association (PSGA) has been planning a strong plan of action aimed at several important goals. Over the winter breqk the president of PGSA, Chris Semenas, attended a National Board Meeting in Los Angeles, Calif., for the United States of America Student Association. There, Semenas and-others discussed plans about lobbying for an upcoming National Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. This Conference is being held March 18-22. Semenas said, "Any student can come to D.C. to go to this conference. All they'll need to do is fill out an application and serve three to four hours per week tabling." This means after an application is processed students interested will help by advertising at the tables around campus. Semenas also mentioned that for more information students can call 595-2036. PGSA has been monitoring the state budget in Madison, in regards to how high the increase could be in our future tuition. They are lobbying for the possibility of keeping the tuition increase to a reasonable amount of 4.3 percent, instead of the 12 percent it had increased last year. The Segregated University Fees Allocation Committee is determining other types of tuition that go to services on campus, for example, student organizations. This committee consists of seven students from the campus senate, and two appointed/elected individuals. On other matters of finances the Student Senate has passed a resolution on lowering book rental. The committee in charge of this agenda is three students selected by the chancellor, three students selected by the Student Senate, and three faculty members. An opportunity for all students to get involved with what's happening on campus was set up for February. Legislators will be coming in and students can ask about any school related issues they want answered. This meeting encompasses the main focus of PGSA for spring of 2005, which is, as stated by Semenas, "to get students involved in what's going on with these issues, and how they affect them." In other agendas, which are on the planning table for PGSA, are ideas for a human rights week focusing on minorities. Advertise with The Ranger lews The best way to get seen on campus Contact: Avi Grewal @ uwp_ads@yahoo.com January 21, 2005 The Ranger News OPEN DIALOGUE bY TAL GOLDWATER The Ranger News holds an open dialogue with various administration officials in each issue. For this issuie, the following questions were asked to UW-Parkside police chied Mike Marzion. What Kind of power do the police have? Marzion answered, "We are fully sworn with full arrest authority. We have the exact same statutory power as any other municipal police department. The only difference is that our jurisdiction is limited to UW college campuses. Our jurisdiction is from Highway E to Highway A and from Highway 31 to Wood Road." Do students living on campus have the right not to open the door for police? Marzion then went on to answer that, "they have a right t o not open their dorm room door, however the same right does not extend to resident advisors." He said that "resident advisor have a different authority then police." Former residence hall director Felicia Esters said, "residence advisors have the power to come in student rooms because the students signed a contracting granting that power." If students want to read the policy students can go to residents life web site http://reslife.uwp. edu/handbook/ and it states, "room entry is authorized to personal who have authorization to enter students rooms or apartments for reasons of health, safety, general welfare, maintenance or policy violations. As a general rule, occupied premises will not be entered with out the permission of the students or a search warrant." For further questions students can speak to residence life. Why is i t a state offense when students get a ticket on UW-Parkside grounds? Marzion then stated, "to have it not be a state offense UW-Parkside would have to have it's own court, but as of now UW-Parkside in calibration with Kenosha uses their court system and their judges. In order to change that UWParkside would need it's own judge and then it would be a code violation." He said, "almost no university has that, What some universities have is a student court." Marzion finished up the question by saying, " UW-Parkside gets no money from the ticket and that it all goes to Kenosha County Court system and the state of Wisconsin" Can a student park in a meter? Marzion said, "the fourth question can be answered by saying that students can never park in a metered spot." He said how there has been a third reduction in the amount of tickets written this year. He finally said that, "if any student or faculty member wants to get a hold of him they can go to the campus safety web site http://www.uwp. edu/departments/university.police/ and e-mail him any , questions or concerns. His door is always open ." : • ~vRNcemwgse r University of Wisconsin-Parkside's Student Newspaper NEW DONT DRIVE 10 TOWN TO RENT! / Do you have any questions or comments regarding the news section of The Ranger News? You can contact News EditorB Tal Goldwater at: goldt21t@aol.com 300+ CHOICES and growing each month! Rent current movies on DVD Machine is located in the Union Bazaar One Day *2.10 M.05 Each Additional Day (up to 7 days) MEMBERSHIP PLANS WITH INCENTIVES! More information and forms by the machines Sponsored by Student Center • v-v „ • ^ was m -A THE WALL STREET JOURNAL C—U CmU 0 WSJ.com THE WEEK OF JANUARY IT, 2 005 © 2005 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. What's News In Business and Finance Dollar's Weakness Cause for Concern Up to a point, a falling currency is a blessing. After that, it's a curse. The dollar has fallen 16% against a basket of its trading partners' currencies over the past three years. In theory, that should, with time, make U.S.-made goods more competitive with foreign goods. But a growing chorus warns that the U.S.'s gaping budget and trade deficits will lead to a crisis in which the dollar falls much more sharply, driving up interest rates and squeezing the economy. Over the past decade, a dozen smaller economies from Mexico to Thailand have gone from growth to deep recession when their currencies collapsed. Even rich countries like Canada have been forced to adopt austere budget policies to cope with currency-induced turmoil. "We are increasingly vulnerable to the kind of sudden stop, where the capital inflows dry up all at once, that's been the bane of emerging markets over the years," says Barry Eichengreen, an economic historian at the University of California at Berkeley. It hasn't happened here yet. In a crisis, foreign investors dump stocks and bonds, fearing depreciation will cause further losses. Yet U.S. Treasury bond prices, and thus long-term interest rates that move in the opposite direction, have changed little in the last year-and stocks are higher. A review of past crises world-wide suggests the U.S. has enough going for it now to avoid a similar fate. Yet the magnitude of the imbalances hanging over the dollar is without precedent, suggesting a crisis is possible. Electronic Arts, ESPN Team Up Electronic Arts Inc., in a forceful move to' protect its sports videogame business, cut a 15-year deal with ESPN to publish games under the sports channel's brand name and using its content; The deal gives EA, the No. 1 maker of game software, exclusive rights to publish ESPN videogames beginning in 2006 for personal computers, consoles and mobile phones across sports categories. People familiar with the agreement said it calls for EA to pay ESPN a minimum of $850 mill ion in cash and advertising commitments. EA plans to use ESPN sportscasters and other assets, but Good Sport Electronic Arts is the biggest publisher of videogames, including sports titles. $1.4 billion 1 Net revenue sit • 1 1 * I I I §§i® 3§m ass; 1 1 1 1 1 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 14 2005 Note; Electronic Arts's figures are for fiscal years ending March 31 Source: the companies also plans to continue titles with sports personalities such as commentator John Madden and golfer Tiger Woods. Sports is a key category in the game business, accounting for more than $1 billion of $5.8 billion in total U.S. console game sales for 2003, and more than a quarter of Electronic Arts' revenue. Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. last year co-published games under the ESPN name with Sega Corp. Take-Two priced most of its ESPN games aggressively at $20 each, sparking a price battle that resulted in Electronic Arts steeply dropping prices on its sports games. New Sites Allow Gift-Card Trading A new cottage industry has emerged: Web sites that let people trade unwanted gift cards either for cash, or for another retailer's gift card. Some services, such as cardavenue. com, run eBay-like auctions: You list your card and a price at which an auction for it should start. Cardavenue.com also lets users trade cards with one another, as does swapagift.com. In addition, Swapagift buys some popular cards outright (for a discount of 30% be low the card's face value). Meanwhile, certificateswap.com lets sellers name their own fixed price. Then there's eBay itself, which on Monday afternoon had no fewer than 7,720 "gift-certificate" listings of auctions or sales. (A few coupons slip into this category, too.) In recent days, the specialist sites together had several hundred more cards for sale. The upshot: With the holidays now over, January is turning into the season for bottom-fishers to sniff around for discount cards online. Typically they sell for a discount off the face value ranging from 5% to 20%. Please turn to Next Page What You Need To Succeed Be successful in class and your career with The Wall Street Journal - in print and online. Subscribe today! Visit subscribe.wsj.com/student or call 1-800-975-8602. THE WALL STREW JOURNAL. Soaps Learn New Twists Scripts Place Products Before Story Lines To Help Ad Revenue By BROOKS BARNES The writers of ABC's soap opera "All My Children" worked for days on a crucial hospital scene, scripting just the right way for the spoiled Greenlee to sob at the bedside of her comatose husband. Then, chief writer Megan McTavish got a message that nearly caused her to burst into tears. The network had made a product- placement deal with Wal-Mart, a sponsor of the show, to plug a new Wal-Mart perfume. Because of the tight production schedule, the reference had to go in the episode Ms. McTavish was wrapping up. "The timing couldn't have been worse," Ms. McTavish says. "Her husband just got shot. She's devasT tated. And she's supposed to think about perfume at a time like this?" After a tense meeting, commerce trumped craft: Ms. McTavish retooled the script so Greenlee, a cosmetics executive played by Rebecca Budig, briefly put grieving on hold in order to chat about the scent with a hospital visitor. "It wasn't the best for the story," says the 55-year-old Ms. McTavish with a sigh, "but you do what you can." Greenlee: When Ryan comes to, he's gonna want to know about work. Simone: The first thing he'll ask for is you. Then a double cheese- Wal-Mart's new perfume also plays a role on the "All My Children" Web site burger with fries. Eventually, he'll think about the office. All right. There's a tiny little glitch in some perfume bottle tops. Greenlee: Not the Enchantment supiature fragrance. Simone: Don't worry. I've got it handled. Enchantment Perf ume will hit the stores as planned. Product placement has been around for years, but now the practice is growing rapidly in daytime television. Butterball turkeys, Nascar shirts and Kleenex tissue have all taken recent star turns. Not only do the characters on "All My Children" smell good, but they also have been swilling a lot of Florida orange juice-and not because they're thirsty. Networks are pursuing more product placements in daytime programming in most cases to offset sharply lower ratings. Many soaps, in decline for years, are now hemorrhaging ratings. Marquee shows such as "General Hospital" saw 10% drops in 2004 alone, according to Nielsen Media Research. But despite the falloff in audience, they are still cash cows. ABC, NBC and CBS, the three networks that program soaps, generated about $2 billion in daytime ad revenue last year. Eager to keep ad rates high and existing advertisers happy, broadcasters are giving Please turn to Next Page CollegeJournal.com from THE WALL STREET JOURNAL. Thousands of timely articles, salary tables and tools, plus 30,000+ jobs at the nation's hottest companies. ©2002 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. DOWJQtlES TJJE WALL street journal E Apple Sues 19-Year-Old Blogger Apple Computer Inc. decided recently to crack down on a mysterious mastermind behind a Web s ite that has gained fame among Maclovers- and notoriety among company executives-for revealing details abou t Apple products before they are launched. But it tu rns out the target of a n ipple la wsuit isn't some industry veteran or d isgruntled former employee. Ins tead, it is a 19-year-old Harvard Univ ersity freshman and Apple enthusiast known to most of his fans simply as "Nick dePlume." Nicholas Ciarelli started what became ThinkSecret.com at age 13 as an online hangout for fellow enthusiasts of Apple's Macintosh computers. It has since turned into one of the most influential Web sites abo ut the company, drawing analysts, reporters and industry watchers eager to read about Apple's next move. Piper Jaffray analyst Munster says Think Secret's early report of a sub-$500 Mac spurred him to put out a research note on the speculation two days later. Think Secret's report was confirmed when Apple announced such a guesses Gene Nicholas M. Ciarelli computer last week. He said he was "shocked" to learn Mr. Ciarelli's age. "I kind of thought it was a 55- year-old guy who had been around the Mac world for the last 20 years," he said. Apple purported not to know who was behind the site when it filed suit Jan. 4 in Santa Clara, Calif., against Think Secret and its unnamed tipsters, claiming that the postings contain trade secrets. But Apple clearly suspected Mr. Ciarelli, since it had sent him a cease-and-desist letter in November. Last week, the Crimson, Harvard's student newspaper, offered a confirmation: In a story about the suit, the paper reported that "Nick dePlume" was in fact Mr. Ciarelli, of Cazenovia, N.Y., an editor at the newspaper. "I didn't do anything wrong," he says. "My reporting practices are the same that any journalists use. I talk to sources, I confirm details." Mr. Ciarelli says the site, which has ads, is profitable enough to help him pay for his Harvard tuition. By Wall Street Journal staff reporters Vauhini Vara and Nick Wingfield. Soaps Learn New Twists Continued from Previous Page away plug s to sweeten advertising deals. ABC, for one, doubled the number of product placements in its soaps last year. "You have to work harder to get your clients to spend money," says Brian Frons, president of ABC Daytime. Soap operas, a carry-over from radio that started on TV a half-century ago as platforms to sell detergent, are also serving as guinea pigs for networks to test how far they can go with product plugs before viewers revolt. Soap audiences are notoriously obsessive about their favorite programs, so feedback is swift to arrive. "Fans get very upset if they feel we're taking seconds away from the characters," says Jerry Daniello, ABC's director of integrated marketing and promotions. Because advertisers are increasingly insistent that characters discuss their products-a jug of Tide sitting in the background no longer does the trick-the work of implementing these deals falls to beleaguered staff writers. Striking the proper balance is tricky: Items must be embedded naturally enough so they don't raise the ire of marketing-sawy viewers, yet overtly enough to satisfy clients. And, as in the case of the Wal-Mart perfume, over-the-top soap-opera storylines can be an awkward fit. "Let's say a character is tied to the railroad tracks," says Ms. Mc- Tavish. "I can't just have him sit up and drink a Lipton Iced Tea." Writers also must deal with companies that have their own ideas about manipulating scripts. When ConAgra Foods and CBS agreed to incorporate Butterball turkeys into Thanksgiving plot lines on "As the World Turns" the meat processor thought it would be nice to have one of the program's most popular characters help serve up the birds. There was a small problem with that plan, however: She was eloping at the time. Ms. McTavish says she would never agree to give an advertiser veto rights over her words. Even so, networks go out of t heir way to ensure that there are no surprises. Writers and producers often spend hours on the phone with advertisers to learn the nitty-gritty about product- marketing plans, and some shows give advertisers plot outlines. What's News- In Business and Finance <*> o Continued from Previous Page 'Tsunami' Brands Consider Change Enterprises around the world are weighing whether to change brand names that include the word tsunami. Tbyota Motor Corp., for one, has trimmed the word from its 2005 Celica Tsunami Special-Edition in Canada. A restaurant called Tsunami at the JW Marriott Bangkok hotel, meanwhile, will stick with its name, as will a Tsunami carpet-cleaning product, which was put on the market just two weeks ago. Brand names based on words from other natural disasters don't elicit the same soul-searching, says Jim Neal, a brand strategist at the retail consulting firm, Kurt Salmon Associates; consider the Carolina Hurricanes hockey team or Chevrolet's Avalanche truck. Such disasters are more common, desensitizing the public's collective consciousness, Mr. Neal says. By contrast, the word tsunami is now almost universally associated with the horror of the Dec. 26 events in South Asia and Africa. Actor Seeks Change In Film Distribution Actor Morgan Freeman and his movie company, Revelations Entertainment, have teamed up with Intel Corp. to try to push Hollywood into broader distribution for movies-directly to homes. The companies have set up a home in Santa Monica, Calif., to o demonstrate to industry executives how movies could be piped directly to TV sets, possibly bypassing theaters altogether. Intel hopes to sell more high-end chips that go in the entertainment computers and portable players that facilitate digital home distribution. Revelations and Intel say that many piracy-fearing Hollywood executives don't realize online distribution is far more secure than DVD technology. "If we don't do it, we're going to wind up like the music industry," Mr. Freeman says, alluding to the growing problem with illegal movie downloading. Record companies blame online piracy with causing years of declining sales, which only recently have started to pick up. Odds & Ends Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Chairman and Chief Executive Scott A. Livengood retired amid a tangle of accounting problems, an investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission and declining sales of its famous glazed doughnuts. Turnaround expert Stephen F. Cooper was named CEO and a director, succeeding Mr. Livengood. ByJayHershey How to contact us: CampusEdition@dowjones.com AT COLLEGEJOURNAL.COM • Salary-negotiation lessons for recent graduates. • Questions to ask in an informational interview. • Students learn how to find scholarship money. Lecture by Bakari Kitwana Free Admission Tuesday, February 8th Union Cinema 7:30pm The Hip-Hop Generation: Young Blacks and the Crisis in African American Culture examines the major social and political forces that shaped young Blacks born after the civil rights movement. The Hip-Hop Generation also explores the way young Blacks born between 1965 and 1984 differ from their civil rights generation parents. Sponsored by Black Student Union & Student Activities 1/ inions 8 The Ranger News January 21, 2005 100 WORDS OR LESS Drop Us A Line! I hear many students complaining about grammar, punctuation, and even content in The Ranger News.. .But 1 don't see them doing anything about it! Students (and faculty) should feel free to write and or e-mail the page editors and editor with questions and comments pertinent to stories, drop off pen-marked copies of the paper for feedback, or stop in for a Monday meeting at noon and join the staff! -A Delightfully Stressed Page Editor Names In the Police Beats. What's the big deal with having names included in the Police Beat portion of the news section? If students don't want to be known as social delinquents, they should either not do the crime or lobby the proper local/state or federal officials to change the laws. Besides, maybe it will bring a more personal aspect to campus "crime," and PSGA will begin to consider t , value of an independent judicial counsel to prosecute campus crime. --What ever happened to the first amendment? No names in the Police beats. Police beats should be kept confidential. Even though it's public record, the Ranger News should respect a student's right to privacy. Most of the offenses are just speeding or drinking tickets anywayor maybe some students were caught smoking grass-but there's no reason that everybody has to know about it. —It's my crime & I'll tell you if I want to. Ranger dating service? The Ranger News should start a personals section for dating. "Single bi white male seeking candlelight discussions on post-colonial geopolitics. NSA bonus." What ever happened to the sexual revolution? It's hard enough to keep up with schoolwork, let alone deal with people's hang-ups by weeding through the undesirable masses. Make the information age work for you! Less people will get hurt that way. —Single bi white boy Revitalizing the Pell grant. I'm skeptical about George W. Bush's plans to "revitalize" the Pell grant. It sounds nice to up the funding, but the administration also wants to change the guidelines to lessen funding for "Liberal" educations, which they've said only serve to indoctrinate students into bureaucracies. Does the White House actually believe that industry specialization is any less indoctrinatory? —Think outside the box To the Administrators: Why is it that whenever students hold "speak outs," "open forums" and other events, where students express their concerns about malfunctions within the university, none of the administration officials who could address our issues bother to show up? The students have been snubbed by administrators numerous times. For one: the Unity March of Spring '04, (led by BSU in response to the racial slur vandalized on a promotional window) in which the chancellor did not show up and the recent Fall's forum on institutional racism "Making the Invisible Visible" where students expressed their disheartenments again with the school's lack of concern for diversity amongst mainly fellow students, since head administrators obviously thought it beneath them to attend. -Fed Up With Hypocrisy uestion of the Issue How can student organizations attract more students. "People actually coming to get me to come, instead of just putting up signs—more recruiting." Stacey Soleerg Undecided Major 19, Sophomore "I am already part of the Italian Club, but there are no other ones [organizations] that interest me. Maybe if there was a music type thing I w ould probably join." Michael McNamara History Major Freshmen • In 1 9' . * I i MI I W UW-Parkside community members are encouraged to send n00 Words or Less" to rangernews@uwp.edu for submission in the newspaper. The Ranger News reserves the right to refuse libelous, misleading, or inaccurate submissions. "Maybe if we had an intercom, to talk about them over the intercom, that way we'd know more about it, not just signs because I walk past those all the time and never get to really look at them, because I am usually running to class." Laura Petersen Nursing Major 19, Sophomore "I would join a horticulture club if they had one. I don't know if they have a green house. I don't really know if there is an organization unless they have something written on the window or a poster up, and normally the posters are too small or cluttered. When they had the Ranger One Card sign hanging over the entranceways and it was a big sign without clutter." Brent Kohler Nursing Major 19, Sophomore "I would join something that would interest me more. They should have an Irish Club. I don't join because I don't have time." Michaela Mcelwee Undecided Major 19, Sophomore THE RANGER NEWS ADVICE COLUMN TORI SCHUEBEL IS OUR NEW ADVICE COLUMNIST. GOT QUESTIONS? SHE'S GOT ANSWERS. Dear Tori, I am a sophomore at Parkside and I j ust started a great new relationship; but I am having problems managing my time. What's the best way to manage time with classes, work and a new relationship? -In a Bind Dear In a Bind, New relationships are fun and very consuming, therefore my advice would be this: Keep going to all your classes, and allot study time, then stay on track with work. The relationship, although very important, has time to grow, and spending too much time in the beginning isn't the healthiest decision. Id say take two of the seven, days per week to hang with the new flame; you guys can even study together. Also if you can maybe lose one day of work to have some more free time. -Hope it Helps, Tori Dear Tori. What types of social activities are there on campus to meet other students? -New Faces Dear New Faces, There are many dijferentways to meet new people at Parkside. A couple ways are joining the clubs and organizations on campus like the Art Club that meets Wednesdays at 11 AM; you don't have to be an art studei — they just like the help and company. If you need ajol the Tutor Center is a great place to meet new people, study, get help, or work. Other ideas could be to join an intramural sports team on campus. You can get sign up sheets on the wall in the staircase outside the cafeteria in Molinaro Hall. Many organizations set up tables in the walkway to the cafeteria and Main Place. If you visit them they can giv you information on joining. Otherwise you can always see what there is to do and see at UW-Parkside by goin[ onto www.uwp.edu and looking under the calendar schedule. Have fun, Tori To have your answered write to Tori online at tove_22_7@hotmail.corn. Or drop offletters at the Rangers Newspaper Office in Wylie Hall, January 21, 2005 The Ranger News EDITORIAL The Money Game BY PRESTON BROWN "Where does my tuition go?" is one of the most frequently asked questions I hear around campus from concerned students who wonder if their bucks are being spent wisely. Fortunately UW- ?n04 WCZZTJT" '"b reC°rdS are °Pen '° ,h° Public' So 1 decided ^ doser iook at the 2004 2005 budget to see how our money is being spent UW-Parkside was budgeted for about $57.5 million dollars for the 2004-2005 school year About 28 percent ot that comes from tuition fees, which are nearly a three percent' increase from the year before and a five percent increase from the 2002- 2003 budget. This is because the money that the state gives toward public education is gradually declining due to our strained economy. In order to maintain the quality level of education, some moves needed to be made by our administration to ensure that we could compete as an academic institution that met the demands of its diverse community. Still, even with an increase in tuition and a few less professors, this campus is growing daily in more ways than one. As far as the almighty dollar goes, here is the break down of your moolah: The undergraduate in state fee for a year is about $4,000. This figure is based around a full-time student who is taking between 12 and 18 credits per semester. What it cost the university is approximately $8,836 per student per year. Instructional costs, which are basically paying our professors, is averaged at $4,501 per student and the non-instructional cost (everything else) is about $4,335. So it's easy to see that students aren't even paying the total price it cost to pay the professors for the classes they take. In the end, we pay about 45 percent of what it costs to educate us. State appropriations still cover about 41 percent of our total budget and federal grants and contracts pay about ten percent. So in the end when all is said and done, students get a great deal from a state that loves students. Although tuition costs do tend to rise, so does everything else, including the value of the dollar itself. Hopefully this can put your mind at ease and give you a chance to focus on what's important, studying. MB— Ralfger 1 'VNews | University of Wisconsin-Parkside's Student Newspaper The Ranger News needs your help. Writers for News, Features, Sports Entertainment, and Arts & Culture ilk Cartoonists w Graphk Designers I1MIII) WaStlMliniS Web page Designers Copy Editors % Photographer Come fill out an application at Wyllie D139C WHO WOULD YOU HIRE? GET INVOLVED !! Sponsored by Soislcn: Activities WWW.SWB.k!« Keyword: Student Activities ACADEMIC, SPECIAL INTEREST, RECREATIONAL, MEDIA, HONORARY, GREEK LETTER AND GOVERNANCE ORGANIZATIONS UW-Parkside Sports TU« Dnnnor Kl aia/c " JanUQrV 21 Rangers Upset University of Illinois-Chicago Malkowski scores 33-points in record setting performance BY RUSSELL HARRIS Sports Editor On December 21, the UW-Parkside Men's Basketball Team traveled to play Division I University of Illinois-Chicago. The Rangers were 0-3 this season against Division I competition, but won this game 79-73. Gareth Malkowski, a junior guard who hales from Oak Creek, Wis., scored 33-points and hit a UIC Pavilion record breaking eight three-pointers! The Rangers connected on four three-pointers on their first five attempts. The Rangers shot 50 percent on the night (14-28) from downtown and 47.5 percent (28-59) from the field. Malkowski scored 14 straight points, which helped UW-Parkside tie the game in the second half with 8:51 left. Kyle Clark, a freshman guard from Kenosha, connected on a three-pointer to put the Rangers ahead for good. UW-Parkside played good defense as well, limiting UIC star Cedrick Banks to just 6-18 shooting. This victory certainly showed the direction the young Ranger team is heading in. In an article published in the November 6-19 issue of The Ranger News, Coach Reigel said, "We're trying to build excitement so that the people who see us play in Madison or Loyola come out and see us seven or eight times during the season. We want to develop our own tradition, become a championship program, and develop diehard fans at games on a regular basis." Hopefully, this impressive win is enough to get more students out to the gymnasium to cheer on this upcoming team. Admission is free for all students showing their student identification card. Strauss First Ail- American Pick in Women's Soccer Programs History Stephanie Strauss (Racine Horlick High School), a senior defender on the UWParkside Women's Soccer Team, has been .selected as an NCAA Division II first team All-American, the first ever in the UW-Parkside women's soccer program. Strauss has a pair of all-conference awards as well, along with two allregion awards to her credit. She was a part of a senior class, which posted a four-year record of 58-9-8, back-to-back Great Lake Valley Conference (GLVC) championships and a pair of NCAA post season bids. Strauss led the team, which had the lowest goals against average in the nation this season at 0.30 and had a GPA of 3.94. Congratulations, Stephanie! Morgan leads Way for Ranger Wrestlers PRESS RELEASE A.J, Morgan, a 165-lb sophomore wrestler on the UW-Parkside Wrestling Team, led the team at the annual Midwest Classic, which is hosted by the University of Indianapolis. It was a two-day meet and 19 schools competed. Morgan went 4-1 during the tournament and lost by a pin in 5:24 in the championship match. He lost to Zach Schafer of Mercyhurst, who is ranked No. 4 at 165 pounds in NCAA Division II. UW-Parkside finished eighth place. Matt Fiordirosa, a freshman (149 lbs.) and Rick Schmoll (184 lbs.) each finished with a 4-2 record for fourth place. Ranger heavyweight, Matt Meyer, a senior, was 2-1 and finished sixth. Do you hove <my questions or comments the Sports section of The Ranger News? You tan contact Sports Editor Russell Harris at: harri000@uwp.edu SPORTS SHOTS Ranger Baseball Buddies News The fourth annual Ranger Baseball Buddies Camp takes place on consecutive Sundays, January 23 and 30, in UW-Parkside's Petretti Fieldhouse. It will run from 10 a.m. to noon both days with a pizza party and autograph session with the 2005 Ranger Baseball Team from noon to 1 p .m. on January 30. It is open to all youth in grade K-5. The camp, directed by UW-Parkside Head Baseball Coach, Tracy Archuleta, his staff and the 2005 Ranger Baseball Team, has been designed to bring area youth and the team together. Ranger Buddies will also receive an official UW-Parkside baseball and a Ranger Buddies tee shirt. In addition, Ranger Buddies will be allowed to come out to the playing field to interact with the UW-Parkside Baseball team at selected home games this coming spring. The fee is $50 per buddy or $45 per buddy with four or more 'teammates." Men's Baseball Pre-Season Poll Released UW-Parkside finished in second place behind Northern Kentucky University in the 2005 Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) baseball pre-season coaches poll. In 2004, the Rangers compiled the best record in the GLVC, which was 29-9 (41-18 overall) and also advanced to the NCAA Regional Tournament. The Rangers are ranked 28th in the nation in the 2005 national pre-season poll. UW-Parkside finished 23rd in the nation in 2004. Jones Earns All-Conference Status Right side hitter Lindsey Jones has garnered first team all-conference honors as selected by the coaches of the Great Lakes Valley Conference. Jones, a 5-10 junior who hales from Warren, 111., led the way in kills in the 2004 season with a total of 341. Her hittipg percentage, .309, ranked eighth in the 11 team circuit. She also had a stunning 84 total blocks and 73 digs. Nice work, Lindsey! Mewes A11-American Selection Riley Mewes, a senior defender on the UW-Parkside Men's Soccer Team, has been selected as a NCAA second team All-American. Mewes was also picked to the Great Lakes Valley Conference first team and the Great Lakes Region first team. From his defender position, Mewes was the organizing force of the Ranger defense that logged 0.64 goals against average with 12 shutouts in 20 games. Mewes scored three goals on the season, all which came on penalty kicks. He had one game-winning goal. He boosted the Rangers to a 13-4-3 overall record and a NCAA Tournament bid. He is the 15th NCAA All-American since 1991, which is when the school made the switch from NAIA to NCAA Division II. Mewes put his graduation on hold to fit in his last year of competition. He has a double major in history and international relations and has won academic awards in both departments. Mewes is considering joining the Peace Corp or attending graduate school. Wagner Picked for All-Region First Team Dusty Wagner, a senior on the men's soccer team, is an All-Region selection. This season, Wagner scored eight goals and assisted on three others for a total of 19 points. He was a second team All-Region pick two years ago. Dusty also was selected to the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) first team. Wagner led the Rangers in gamewinning goals with three and has a total of six for his career. He is a durable player, playing in all 75 games over the last four years, starting 64. Wagner is 13th on the alltime total points list with 66. He is 11th in all-time goals scored with 25, passing World Cup performer Jimmy Banks (23) along the way. Congratulations, Dusty! Perez All-Region Second Team Pick Victor Perez, a true freshman goalkeeper on the men's soccer team, is a second team All-Region pick. Perez is the first true freshman to start in goal at UW-Parkside since 1985. Perez turned out 11 shutouts, playing 1,718 of the 1,826 minutes at goalkeeper for the Rangers. He had a save percentage of .828 and magnificent goals against average of 0.52! Tommerup Makes All-Region Third Team Ben Tommerup, a junior defender on the men's soccer team, has been selected as a third team All-Region player. He scored three goals and four assists for a total of 10 points last season. Ben had one game-winning goal, too. Zelenka Signs With Women's Basketball Team The UW-Parkside Women's Basketball program has announced an early signee. Sarah Zalenka (Itasca, Ill./Lake Park High School) signed a letter of national intent to join the Lady Rangers beginning in the fall of 2005 season. She is a 6-1 forward/center and as a junior in high school Zalenka was an all-conference player, averaging 10 points per game and shooting a sizzling 60 percent from the floor. She also averages seven rebounds a game. Zalenka plays AAU Ball for the Illinois Pacesetters, which is recognized as one of the best squads in Illinois. The current UW-Parkside team has several players, most of who are centers/forwards, graduating this year, so Zalenka's presence is even more important. January 21, 2005 The Ranger News 11 BASKETBALL UPDATE LADY RANGERS RANGERS yyejr Named GLVC Player of the Week Carrie Weir, a 5-9, senior guard/forward on the women's basketball team, has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Player of the Week for her efforts in games that occurred in the first week of December. Both were road games and wins for UW-Parkside. Weir averaged 19.5 points in those two games. UW-Parkside defeated the 17th ranked Indianapolis Greyhounds, 81-64, and the Saint Joseph's Pumas, 91-72. The West Allis native scored 15 points and snared five rebounds against Indianapolis, dished out four assists and contributed three steals. Against the Pumas, Weir shot a sizzling 11-24 from the field for 24-points, grabbed six rebounds, and had four assists in h elping the Lady Rangers build a five-game winning streak. In December of Weir joined the 1,000-point club in the women's basketball program. Lady Rangers Feel Heat of Phoenix On December 14, the UW-Parkside Women's Basketball Team (Division II) traveled to UW-Green Bay to play the (Division I) Phoenix. The Phoenix is a team that garners a lot of national attention on the collegiate basketball scene. UW-Parkside played aggressively. UW-Green Bay needed its best shooting (60.4 percent) to beat out UWParkside, 72-65. UW-Green Bay made 29 out of 48 field goals and made a couple of runs in the first half to build a fifteen point halftime lead. UW-Parkside kept fighting and cutting away at the lead. With just over a minute to play, a Phoenix player converted on a lay up attempt to put the Phoenix up for good. Carrie Weir, a senior guard/forward, scored 19 points, while Carrie Schieve, a junior guard, added 18. Jen Braier, a senior forward, scored 12 points and snared 10 rebounds. Sammie Kromm, a senior center, was held to just six points on the evening. UW-Green Bay committed its season-high in turnovers with 16, a result of the tough defensive pressure UW-Parkside employed. The Lady Rangers shot 48.1 percent (26-54) from the field. Kromm & Great Team Defense Lead UW-Parkside over Northwood On December 20, at the DeSimone Gymnasium, the Lady Rangers defeated Northwood, 65-38. Starting center, Sammy Kromm, scored 22-points to lead UW-Parkside. Carrie Schieve, a junior guard, contributed 15-points. The Lady Rangers out rebounded Northwood, 40-27, for the game, quite an accomplishment since Northwood had a small size advantage. This was a great defensive effort by UW-Parkside. Jen Briar, a senior forward, Nicole Watzlawick, a freshman center, Stephanie Johnson, a senior center, and Ali Fairchild, a freshman center, contributed on the defensive end in helping shut down Northwood's offense. Kromm scored 10 points in the first six minutes of the game. Lady Rangers Fall in OT On December 28, the UW-Parkside Women's Basketball Team traveled to Houghton, Mich., to play Michigan Tech. A Michigan Tech player hit a 15-foot jump shot with three seconds left in overtime for a 67-66 victory over the Lady Rangers. Brenda Homar, a junior guard/forward, hit a three-pointer to send the game into overtime. Sammy Kromm, a senior center, had'32-points for UW-Parkside, but fouled out in the overtime period. Kromm was 12 of 17 from the field and made 8-10 from the charity stripe. Carrie Weir, a senior guard/forward, added eight rebounds as did Jen Briar, a senior forward. UW-Parkside held the rebounding edge, 37-26. Schieve & Weir Shine On December 30, the UW-Parkside Women's Basketball Team traveled to Michigan to play Lake Superior State. Lake Superior State was eighth in the Women's Basketball Coaches Association Division II Poll, but had lost three straight games prior to tipping it off against UW-Parkside. Carrie Schieve, a junior guard, scored 24-points and Carrie Weir, a senior guard/forward, added 22 to lead the Lady Rangers to a 69-58 victory. UW-Parkside opened a 46-33 lead with 14:09 to play on Schieve s three-point basket. Lake Superior State got as close as 57-53, but the Rangers held their ground and played some good defense down the stretch to secure the win. UW-Parkside shot 52.4 percent from the field in the second half and converted on-three of its four three-point attempts. Lady Rangers Fall to Flyers On January 6, the Lady Rangers traveled to Romeoville, 111., to play the Lewis Flyers •n a Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) game. UW-Parkside held a rebounding advantage, but did not shoot well enough to win the game. Jen Briar, a senior forward, scored 12 points and snared 15 rebounds, while Sammy Kromm, a senior center, added 10 points and seven rebounds. UW-Parkside shot just 31.4 percent and Lewis shot just 34 percent. UW-Parkside had 46 rebounds, 20 on the offensive end, compared with just 29 total for the Flyers. As a team, the Lady Rangers converted on just 16-24 free throw attempts. Lady Rangers Couldn't Catch Cougars On January 8, the UW-Parkside Women's Basketball Team went °n the road to Edwardsville, 111., to take on SIU-Edwardsville (Southern Illinois) in a Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) game. The Lady Rangers shot poorly in the first hall and trailed by eight points at halftime. UW-Parkside shot a Were 37 percent and converted on just one of eight three-point p| attempts in the opening period. jj| WRJN Airing Ranger Games All men's basketball games will be aired on 1400 WRJN AM, Racine. Catch the exciting action even if you can't make it out to the games. UW-Parkside's Malkowski Named Player of the Week Gareth Malkowski, a junior guard on the UW-Parkside's Men's Basketball Team, has been named the Player of the Week in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. Malkowski, a native of Oak Creek, Wis., scored 33-points on the stiength of eight 3-pointers as the Rangers defeated the University of Illinois-Chicago, a Division I school on December 21. His eight 3-poninters set the UJC Pavilion record the long ball. UIC is the defending Horizon League Champion and NCAA Tournament qualifier. Malkowski was 10-15 from the field including 8-13 from downtown. He also snared five rebounds, collected four assists, had three steals, and blocked two shot attempts. Way to go, Gareth! Balanced Scoring Attack Leads UW-Parkside over Redhawks UW-Parkside got a balanced scoring attack in their win over Seattle University, 86-63. Tyrone Deacon, a freshman point guard, tossed in 21-points to lead the Rangers scoring attack. All five starters finished the game in double figures led by Gareth Malkowski, a junior guard, scoring 19. Kevin Boutelle, a junior center, added 14-points as did Brad Ferstenou, a freshman forward. UW-Parkside lost to the Redhawks the previous night, 98- 76. In the win, UW-Parkside converted on 12 of 21 three-pointers and was an impressive 20 out of 23 from the free throw line. Deacon Earns Spot on All-Tournament Team Tyrone Deacon, a freshman guard on the men's basketball team, earned a spot on the All- Tournament team at the Oak Harbor Freight Lines Classic, which was hosted by Seattle Pacific University on December 29 and 30 of 2004. The Green Bay native was 5-8 from the field including a 4-4 effort from the free throw line against Seattle Pacific. In the win over Seattle University, Deacon was 7-9 from the field and 4-4 from behind the threepoint line. Nice job, Tyrone! Deacon Helps Rangers Soar over Flyers On January 6, 2005, the UW-Parkside Men's Basketball Team traveled to Romeoville, 111., to play the Lewis Flyers in a Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) match up. Lewis played a very physical game, but that wasn't enough to keep Tyrone Deacon, a freshman guard, from tossing in 31 points to lead the Rangers to a 79-74 victory. Deacon scored 20 of his 31 points in the first half and the Rangers held a 20-point halftime lead. UWParkside scored its last 14 points on free throws, including nine by Deacon. Rangers Mauled by Cougars On January 8 the UW-Parkside Men's Basketball Team traveled Edwardsville, 111. to take on the naticr-ally ranked (16th NABC Division II National Poll) Cougars in a Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) contest. UW-Parkside played some good defense, but struggled on th offensive end. They shot 29 percent from the field in the first half. In the second half, the Rangers shot just 37 percent from the field and for the game converted on 20 of 60 field-goals attempts. It was one of the Rangers worst team shooting performances of this season. However, Brad Ferstenou, a 6-6 freshman forward, and Burlington native, scored 18-points converting on eight of 15 shot attempts. He also led the Rangers in rebounding with nine. Rangers Let Rivernien Sail Away With Victory On January 13, the UW-Parkside Men's Basketball Team hosted the Missouri-St. Louis Rivermen at DeSimone G y m n a s i u m in a Great Lakes Valley C o n f e r e n c e (GLVC) game. Approximately 400 people were in attendance to watch the Rivermen make 22 of 30 free throw attempts. The final score was 80-73. The Rivermen were just 1-7 entering the game in GLVC play. It was a tight game in the first half and both teams played well. UWParkside held a 35-31 advantage at the half. UW-Parkside's Gareth Malkowski, a junior guard, led the Rangers in scoring with 23-points. Tyrone Deacon, a freshman guard added 19 and five assists. Kevin Boutelle, a junior center, scored 15 points and grabbed eight rebounds. The Rangers shot 50 percent (12-24) from three-point land. Malkowski hit six out often and Deacon knocked in four out of seven. It was an exciting game and the Rivermen never led for good until there was 3:09 left in the contest. Rangers Cannot Find the Bottom of Net in Clutch Time On January 15, 2005, the UW-Parkside Men's Basketball Team hosted the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles in a Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) match up at the DeSimone Gymnasium. It was also US Bank Day. Approximately 500 spectators were in attendance. A tough and talented Southern Indiana team came in and had a good-sized front line. A Southern Indiana player hit a three-pointer with just 25 seconds left and another Screaming Eagle capped it off with a couple of free throws with nine seconds to go in regulation. The Rangers had a nine-point lead at the half. Tyrone 12 The Ranger News January 21,2005 . UW-Parkside Golf: Fall Review University Press Release: January 5 The Rangers completed their most successful fall campaign in recent years. The team began their season at Northern Michigan, finishing fourth out of five teams, but they were only five shots out of second. A week later, UW-Parkside finished fourth out of 10 teams at Grand Valley State. The golfers then hosted a one-day event at Brighton Dale and used their home course advantage to score a 30-shot victory over their closest competition. The next competition for the Rangers was the Great Lakes Regional Invite. The UW-Parkside golfers traveled to South Haven, Mich., and finished ninth out ot 20 teams. The Rangers posted the fourth best score in the second round and secured their position in the top 10. During the first week of October, the team found itself at the Bay Valley Invite in Saginaw, Mich. The squad was fourth out of 12 teams. The final contest was at the Lakeland Invite at Elkhart Lake, Wis. The Rangers were tops of six teams, winning by 23 shots. The following are final statistics for the fall season: • Corey Sell (So., Oconomowoc) Avg. 75.6 Low Score: 69 • Ryan Wnuk (Jr., Kenosha) Avg. 75.8 Low Score: 73 • Matt Gilliland (Fr., Waukegan) Avg. 76.i Low Score: 72 • Bob Tierney (Fr., New Munster) Avg. 76.4 Low Score: 70 • Blake Sutton (Jr., Beaver Dam) Avg. 77.5 Low Score: 74 • Ben Stark (Jr., Brookfield) Avg. 77.5 Low Score: 74 • Nathan Young (Fr., Baraboo) Avg. 78.5 Low Score: 76 • Andy Gianeselli (Sr., Kenosha) Avg. 78.8 Low Score: 75 • Brant Serchen (Fr., Marshfield) Avg. 80.0 Low Score: 75 Other team members included Brian Coe (So., Salem), Cortney Boyle (Fr., LaCrosse), Paul Swart (So. Madison), Vince Maldondo (Fr., Wheatland). (Two more members are not listed due to a printing faux pas.) UW-Parkside Pounds Northland by 56 Points Rangers Defense Freezes Lumberjacks • UW-PAR KSIDE < V,H - i , iPORTS SCHEDULE ; Men's Basl ietball Team Remaining ; Schedule, 04-05 Jan. 20 Bellarmine 6:30 p.m. Jan. 22 N.Kentucky 2 p.m. Jan,27 Saint Joseph's 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3 SIU-Edward. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5 Quincy 3 p.m. Feb. 10 S. Indiana 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12 Kentucky 3 p.m. Feb. 17 N.Kentucky 7:30 p.m. • A A Feb. 19 Indianapolis 3 p.m. Feb. 26 Lewis 3 p.m. games in bald anil held at DeSimone Gymnasium (SVC) Women's I basketball Tc iam Remaii ling Schedule, 04-05 Jan. 20 Bellarmine 4.30 p.m. Jan. 22 N. Kentucky Noon : • ?AI1 Jan. 27 Saint Joseph's 5:30 p.m. Feb. 3 SIU-Edward. 5:30 p.m. , Feb. 5 Quincy 1 p.m. :'i ' •••'' ':r • Feb. 10 r- -,L j "y S, Indiana IY fly) FijAL \f 5:15 p.m. f j-y iVv 2, ' N §p OF 1 N . N'T \ <. ?$£$$§; rco. \1 Feb. 17 fvLTIlUCKy N. Kentucky V i > . i t J 5:30 p.m. Feb. 19 Indianapolis 1 p.m. Feb. 26 \ % Lewis ) p.m. *Home games In bold and held at DeSimone Gymnasium (SAC) Wrestling Team Rema ining Schec iule, 04-05 Jan.21 NCAA II Nationals Duals 10 a.m. CAJl : Jan. 22 NCAA II Natk >nal Duals 10 a.m. Jan. 26 UW-Stevens Point 7 p.m. Feb. 4 " WheatonInvitational fr' 2 p.m. Feb. 5 Wheaton Invitational j 9 a.m. Feb. 9 ! UW-Qshkosh 7 p.m. Feb. 11 Minnesota State-Mankato 7 p.m. 1, • Feb. 27 Midwest Regional 11 a*m. March 11 NCAA 11 Nat ionals 11 a.m. March 12 NCAA 11 Nationals 11 a.m. | *Ilome meets in bold and held at the SAC. BY RUSSELL HARRIS On January 2, the UW-Parkside Men's Basketball Team played host to the Northland College Lumberjacks in a non-conference game in the DeSimone Gymnasium. With 16:20 left in the first half, UW-Parkside led 9-0 and never looked back. The Rangers won by a wide margin, 97-41. It was the first time that the two teams have ever played against each other. The Rangers controlled the tempo from beginning to end. Chuck Weslowski, a junior forward, added an exclamation point with a colossal dunk with 12:51 left in the first half. With 9:31 to go in the first half, the Rangers were ahead, 30-5. The Rangers played with intensity and did the little things like chasing balls " down that were headed out of bounds. The defense was very impressive as Northland players had a lot of trouble getting open looks at the basket. UW-Parkside did not allow too many uncontested shots. At halftime, the Rangers led 55-12. Five players finished in double figures for the Rangers. Kevin Boutelle, a junior center, led the Rangers in scoring with 15 points and had eight rebounds. He was 7-10 from the field. Kyle Clark, Steve Maday, and Brad Preston each contributed 12 points, while Josh SkatrudTiad 10. Northland had a moderate size advantage coming in, but the Rangers outrebounded them, 48-23. There was a good-sized crowd on hand to see the Rangers run a balanced offense that was exciting to watch and an attacking defense which confused the Lumberjacks. The Rangers started playing Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) opponents January 6 and will continue to for the remainder of the season. Test Your Sports I.Q. This issue s questions concern collegian' athletics and campus related activities. Check your answers at the bottom of the page! - A) Which was the only college team to ever win both the NCAA Tournament and the NIT Tournament in the same season? B) Is a college game as long as a NBA game? C) True or False? A woman weight lifter once lifted 4,2.32 po unds. 1)) True or False? Experts calculate that the odds against an unassisted triple plav in baseball are 50,000 to I. E) If a billiard, or pool player leans over the table and lifts both of his feet off of the ground to take his or her shot, is that shot legal? IRGt • . • • . , . • , ' o •; c ' , Jb ... •}'• . '• . V : - •/' '0S6' t» ^i!<0 Kl'j (y Wanted: Superfans BY RUSSELL HARRIS Sports Editor "We're trying to build excitement so that the people who see us play in Madison or Loyola come out and see us seven or eight times over the course of the season. We want to develop our own tradition, become a championship caliber program, and develop diehard fans at games on a regular basis." Luke Reigel Head Coach, Men's Basketball Team UW-Parkside Nov. 6-19,2004, The Ranger News Why is it important to have better student attendance at athletic events anyway? Well, that is obvious. Students create atmosphere. After attending a men's basketball game at Carthage College in Kenosha, Wis., it became clear that this was a campus where the students had more in common than what subjects they studied in class. It was loud, obnoxious, and difficult to find a seat! Every time the Redmen scored a basket the gymnasium seemed to explode and the stands shook as the students stomped on them. It had to be exciting for the student-athletes, too. After leaving the game that night, one knew that he or she had experienced Carthage basketball. College athletics is a one of a kind experience, unlike the NBA or NFL where fans might get mooned, end up fighting with, or given another obscene gesture by a superstar athlete at a game. These student-athletes work hard and the action is fast paced. By the way, there is free admission to all UW-Parkside sporting events! Good luck in school and remember, it is not a crime to take even more of an active role in your college experience. Sports are not just played at UW-Parkside because the players enjoy playing or for financial retribution. They can be observed and enjoyed. Try and find some time this season to get to a men or women's basketball game or baseball or softball game starting this spring. The men and women's basketball teams will be hosting some exciting Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) action on January 20, 22, and February 10, 12. There are also some wrestling events coming up soon at UW-Parkside. On February 9, the UW-Oshkosh competition will be taking place, and on February 27 the Midwest Regional will be held. See the team s schedules online at uwp.edu and hit the athleticsjjnk to view them. Find time for you and your friends to show the superfan inside of yourselves! January 21,2005 The Ranger News Lady Rangers Update Continued. Sammy Kromm, a 5-10 senior center scored 16-points and snared seven rebounds. Jen Briar, a 5-10 senior forward, grabbed seven rebounds. UW-Parkside Drown Riverwomen On January 13, the UW-Parkside Women's Basketball Team played at the DeSimone Gymnasium in a Great Lakes Valley Conference match up against the Missouri-St. Louis Riverwomen. UW-Parkside won the opening tip off and Mackenzie Heise, a freshman guard, ran down court and converted a lay up. That was the story of the night as the Lady Rangers went on a 13-2 run in the first 5:25 of the game. UWParkside led 43-19 at the half and would lead by as much as 29-points Linda Glick, a sophomore guard, scored 17-points as did Sammy Kromm, a senior center. Carrie Weir, a senior guard/forward, scored 11-points. The Lady Rangers shot about 50 percent from the floor for the game. Lady Rangers Steal Show in Victory On January 15, 2005, the Lady Rangers hosted Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) opponent, the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles,at the DeSimone Gymnasium. UW-Parkside played tight and aggressive defense and had 16 steals on the night. Kim Murphy, a freshman guard, had four ot those takeaways and scored 16-points on a sizzling 7-11 shooting as UW-Parkside won handily, 71-44. Sammy Kromm, a senior center, and Linda Glick, a sophomore guard, each had 14-points for the Lady Rangers. Jen Briar, a senior forward, had five steals. UW-Parkside applied some halfcourt pressure that led to 25 turnovers by the Screaming Eagles. The Lady Rangers now have a difficult task on hand as they play their next two games on the road at Bellarmine (Jan. 20) and at Northern Kentucky (Jan.22). They lost their last two road games on January 6,h and 8"1 and now they need to find a way to prove that they can win away from home. Rangers Update Continued. Deacon, a freshman guard, scored 17-points and Gareth Malkowski, a jun ior guard added 16 for the Rangers. The Rangers had a couple of opportunities late in the contest to score to narrow the gap, but Deacon uncharacteristically missed two free throws and a three-point attempt. The Rangers played some great defense and travel to play the Bellarmine Knights and the Northern Kentucky Norse on January 20 and 22 respectively. In a leadership role, how do you make a decision that is in the best interest for all while keeping true to your own values? Learn about ethical leadership, frameworks to use when having to make important decisions, and get the chance to interact with other participants in descision making exercises that will push you to become a better leader. Tuesday, February 8 • 3:30pm • Union 106 • Carie Goral SiililjliiSlIp Si 5V>~22fiO L E A D E R S H I P S E R I E S * o r s r o p S t » » k m A c t i v i t i e s , I i t i o n 2 ' > 9 j tll» by Sptkm W4 , i.* zzi itaut " GLVC Men's Basketball Team Standings as off Jan uary 17,2005 GLVC Overall Win Loss Pet. Win Loss SlU-Edwardsville 8 0 1.000 15 2 .883 S. Indiana 7 2 I .778 Kentucky Wesleyan 5 4 .556 9 6 .600 Indianapolis 7 .778 Millillliil 4 . .750 Quincy 5 4 .556 9 6 .600 Saint Joseph's 5 4 .556 .600 N. Kentucky 4 5 .444 8 7 .533 UW-Parkside ••MM .300 BiBSIiMilB it .353 Bellarmine 2 7 .222 7 8 .467 Lewis Mfal 8 5 IS 10 jJJ ||;B .333' : Missouri-St. Louis 3 7 .300 4 10 .286 GLVC Women's Basketball Team Standings as of January 20,2005 GLVC Overall Win Loss Pet. Win Loss Pet. Bellarmine 7 2 .778 13 3 .813 Quincy .778 6 -625- UW-Parkside 7 3 .700 13 7 .650 Lewis 5' 4 .556 8 8 .500 Indianapolis 4 SlBSilS .444 jjj 11 ' ' ' 5 .688 S. Indiana 3 6 .333 10 6 .625 Kentucky Wesleyan .444 9 7 .563 SlU-Edwardsville 4 4 .500 9 8 .529 Saint Joseph's . IS II - NMMHi 13 .188 Missouri-St. Louis 1 9 1.000 3 • 11 .214 14 January 21, 2005 •Jn IK Compiled from UW-Parkside Press Releases BAYLOR'S "UNUSUAL FUNCTIONALITY" Jan 16-30 at The Artist Gallery, Racine UW-Parkside Art Professor Trenton Baylor presents the exhibit 'Unusual Functionality' at Racine's Artist Gallery. The show features a variety of Professor Baylor's functional sculpture. Regular exhibition hours are Thursday through Saturday 1 1 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays 1 to 4 p.m. through Jan. 30. The Artist Gallery is located at 414 6th Street in Racine. For information, call (262)635-9332. GENDER RACE & CLASS BOOK STUDY Jan. 21 3:30, Union 207 Gender, Race and <2MSBBSBM - ~ 1 Class Book Study gfltlf resumes with Jung -1 ' inspiring tale of courage and love. Discussion led by Molly Canary and Pat Kummings. This program is free and open to the public. IT DON'T MEAN A THING IF IT AIN'T GOT THAT SWING UW-Parkside welcomes Count Basie Orchestra Jan. 26 Press Release The University of Wisconsin-Parkside's popular Arts Alive series celebrates the 100th anniversary of William "Count" Basie's birth by welcoming the Count Basie Orchestra to campus. This one-night-only performance by the "the swingingest band in all the land" is Wednesday, Jan. 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the Communication Arts Theatre. Under the direction of Grover Mitchell, the Count Basie Orchestra plays the big band classics in such a way that each sounds fresh, whether you're hearing them for the first time or the fiftieth time. From Basie's timeless version of "One O'clock Jump" to his signature renditions of "All of Me," "April in Paris," and "They Can't Take That Away from Me," nobody delivers like the Count. As part of the inspiration for the swing revival led by groups like Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and the Royal Crown Revue, the Count Basie Orchestra helped bring swing to a whole new generation of fans. It's no surprise then that Basie's band has received 17 Grammy Awards, two Grammy Hall of Fame Awards and nine DownBcat Readers and Critics Poll Awards. The Count Basie Orchestra begins a busy 2005 Arts ALIVE schedule. After the Jan. 26 concert, the series welcomes Big Top Chautauqua Friday, Feb. 4 and the Cajun sounds of BeauSoleil Saturday, Feb. 12. Good tickets remain for all three shows. Don't miss the chance to see the swingingest band at its swingingest best when the Count Basic Orchestra plays Arts Alive. Tickets are just $18 and can be reserved by calling (262) 595-2345. POETRY CORNER "Her name was Julia..." BY NICOLE MARKS Her name was Julia, and I always called her that. Never Julie or Jewel - those names seemed to ordinary for her. And ordinary she was not. We spent our days in the field behind her house. Carrying on within the confines of a world we built for ourselves- a world that existed only to us. The sun was familiar. It would warm our faces as we lifted our chins and rose up to meet it. Donning those perpetual smiles that never quite seemed to fade. Dandelion seeds danced in the crisp, watermelon air and littered the ground. And the wind carried our laughter on for miles. She was intriguing. She insisted that unicorns were not fictitious. She loved yellow, and the sound the lid on ajar of apple preserves made as it was being opened. I don't know how she could hear it from that far away, but she always did. We used to crouch underneath her kitchen window, waiting for her mother to call us in. Then we'd count to ten and storm into the house. Sitting at the table, taking turns shooting each other knowing smiles pretending as if we had never been waiting at all. She told stories of pirates, dolls that came to life, and, of course, unicorns. Her crystalline eyes would sparkle as her imagination wrapped itself around us. And she captivated me every time. She let everything affect her. She bled for the world. She said she wouldn't rest until she had somehow made it better, or at least changed it a little bit. We stayed in our makeshift Utopia for as long as we could - perhaps even long after. It never rained, there was never a cloud in the sky - not that we saw anyway, and it was perfect. 1 spent those last days by her bedside. I t old myself that she would just get better, and everything would be perfect again. It had to be. Everyday, 1 walked up that Maplewood staircase to her room. Everyday, I hoped that she would hiding in the closet, poised and ready to jump out and burst into song, or some such thing. 1 lo ved how she was predictably unpredictable. I used to go home, and dream that that we were playing the way we used to. I would wake up and wish that today it wasn't just a dream, but it always was. As I looked into the same eyes that used to keep me spellbound, could hear our laughter. She said she could too. It occurred to me that the world we willed into existence every summer afternoon, had changed us. Neither one of us would ever be the same. I knew it and she knew it. It was beautiful She was beautiful. We had made so many plans to change the world. But we decided that the world that was changing us was good enough. And that's how I r emember it. Kiss to my pooka BYTYRAN SAFFOLD JR. I kiss you because Next to 2 virgins makin Love It's the purest form of intimacy The way our lips touch let's me know how much you into me And like puzzle pieces It feels perfect when out tongues connect My lips put you at yo climax without havin sex And 1 Hold you close to me to let you know I don't want you to leave Cuz I c an kiss you all night and our lips fit together perfectly Like DNA strands Our kisses equal makin love in the sand With our bodies movin to the beat of the ocean At twilight And the moon makin the sweat on our bodies glisten like diamonds When our lips meet It feels like long lost twins have been reunited But it's just a kiss It's just a kiss It's just... the softness I feel when I touch your lips It's the...gentleness I use to hold yo head closer to mine It's the.. .way our souls touch when I close my eyes It's.... just a kiss But it's not... just a kiss It's not....just....a kiss FOREIGN FILM SERIES: THE CUCKOO Jan. 27-30 in Union Cinema Free Wednesday and Sunday 5 p.m. to UWP students with student ID. The Cuckoo is an unconventional film set during World War II in which the three main characters cannot understand each other's language. Veiko, a Finn, is distrusted and abandoned by German soldiers. Alter being forced to wear a German uniform to further endanger him to Russian troops, he is chained to a rock. Before escaping, Veiko views Ivan, a Russian captain who is under arrest by Soviet military police. Russian planes accidentally bomb the military vehicle taking Ivan, killing his captors. Anni is a Lapp reindeer farmer and is burying the dead Russian soldiers when she finds that Ivan, though severely wounded, is still alive. She takes him back to her wooden hut to nurse him to health. Veiko arrives at Anni's farm looking for tools to remove his shackles. Flc wants to return home but stays at Anni's isolated farm for protection from approaching soldiers. 2002 Russian Guild of Film Critics: Best Film, Best Script, Best Actress. ( Russia, 2002) Director: Rogozhkin. Finnish, Russian, Saami languages. 99 min. Arts: ALIVE!: Big Top Chautauqua Feb. 4 7:30 PM-9:30 PM in the Com. Arts Theatre Reminiscent of public radio's 'Prairie Home Companion. Big Top Chautauqua (pronounced ehah-TALK-wah) performs during the summer in a blue-striped canvas tent near Bayfield, Wis. When the tent comes down in September, Big lop hits the road to share its music and region's past with people throughout the Midwest. 'Best of the Big Top' features selections from the ten original musicals Big Top Chautauqua has presented during its 18-year history. Great music is combined with skits, solo performances, and large-screen images of long-ago people, places and things to give the whole family a sense of community and a connection to our past. It's an experience you'll talk about and a feeling you'll share for years to come. lanuary 21, 2005 The Ranger News 15 Faculty Profile BY NICHOLAS MICHAEL RAVNIKAR FA Y YOKOMIZO A KIN PES Favorite Color: Blue. ("The earth is blue like an orange."-Paul Eluard) teach evm^Andthr!^11^0 d Saym8: ] h°Se who cant do teach- And those who can,t teach, WoodvZe^ «, T 'teaCh anything ,aught at our sch°01" Those who've seen Woody Aliens classic film "Annie Hall" might remember the lines Quintessential' h'"® aS'd%Fay Yokomizo Akindes is a professor for whom doing seems the of ^chmg. She is testimony to the fact that challenging, intellectually aCv oSnen t t ^ "J ^ mVKeS °f ,he academT's is always open to visitors, and she never hesitates to listen. ^r- office A ZI °f thC StClla °ray Teaching Excellence (2003-04) and Plan 2008 Diversity Award, Akindes Has a chapter entitled "Dance of the Red Dog: Na Wahine Kumu Hula as Protectors of Hawaiian Culture," in the book Intercultureal Communications and Creative I ra ctice: Music, Dance and Women s Cultural Identity, edited by Laura Lengel coming out from Praeger this year. She also gave a rousing speech at the UW-Parkside's winter commencement last month, which highlighted gender equity and the struggle for educational justice. The Ranger News had the opportunity to chat with Akindes over Winterim. The Ranger News: Hi, Fay. Where are you "from?" Fay Yokomizo Akindes: I am from eating boiled crabs at a newspaper-lined table minutes after trapping them in nets. I am from lu'aus that celebrate life and its turning points (one-year birthday, high school graduation, marriage, anniversary, etc.) with, it seems, every family on the island. I am from sleeping at night to the sound of incoming tides. Likes: "The view from my Parkside office window: deer gracefully The Ranger News: Why the leap from working in Media to the University? appearing out of the wood to graze in the prairie." Pet Peeves: Cell phones in the classroom Fay Yokomizo Akindes: I g rew disillusioned with the institutional politics of my last media job, the university-licensed public radio station in San Diego. Grad school allowed me to spend hours reading what I was personally interested in and to reinvent my identity. It was a selfish indulgence. Now that I'm a professor and again working in a university setting, it sometimes feels like deja vu. The Ranger News: How would you describe your experiences working in the media (KPBSFM, KGMB-TV, KHET)? What struggles did you encounter & how do these shape the way that you approach education? Fay Yokomizo Akindes: All three stations were fundamentally different from each other: university-licensed NPR alfiliate, a corporate/commercial CBS-TV affiliate, a State-licensed PBS station. All three experiences demanded that I be c reative on command and work with a wide range of people, some quirky, some with tremendous egos (news anchors, for example). Media work was the ideal preparation for the multi-faceted demands of being a professor, of balancing teaching, research, and service work, and working with a wide range of people, some quirky and some with tremendous egos. My approach to education is affirmed in this ancient Hawaiian proverb: A 'ohe pau ka ike i ka halau ho1okahi. - All knowledge is not housed in one school. In other words, there are multiple sources of knowing and multiple ways of teaching and learning. Often when I t each, I think of George Constanza (,Seinfeld) and I "do the opposite" of what I experienced as an undergraduate. When organizing my class sessions, I'm informed by how TV programs are constructed. For example, 1 include "commercial breaks" or interludes to keep students' attention. Media has taught me well. The Ranger News: Alice Chang's recent article in The Journal Times quoted you describing your undergrad studies as "alienating, impersonal and irrelevant to [your] life." What was it about your experience in the media industry, grad/ doctoral studies, or personal-political life that they didn't apply to? Fay Yokomizo Akindes: Actually Alice writes for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Racine office. Moving from a small, poor, rural island to an international metropolitan university contributed to my experiences as an undergraduate. I w as a first-generation college student working my way through school on minimum-wage part-time jobs. My home language was Pidgin English or Hawaiian Creole. My high school tracked students for the military, vocational school, or motherhood. I was ill prepared for university work. Many of my undergraduate classes consisted of hundreds of students in an auditorium, and the professor, usually a haole (white) male from the "mainland," reading his notes at the lectern. Grades were typically exam-based: multiple-choice, fill in the blank, short essay exams with fixed, absolute answers. Recently 1 realized that during my five years as an undergraduate student at the University of Hawaii-Manoa, not once did I v isit a professor in his/her office. As a first-generation college student with no support system, I h ad no sense of the culture of college. I d idn't know professors were accessible to me outside of the class session. More likely, I f elt intimidated speaking Pidgin English to the professors. It wasn't until grad school that I realized my undergraduate experience was alienating. I didn't have the language or critical insight to articulate my experience while it was happening. Much of what 1 lea rned during my undergraduate studies happened outside of the classroom. I was a rock groupie. I learned to speak Standard English hanging out with haole and hapahoole musicians. This prepared me for media work, especially the CBS-TV affiliate where many of my co-workers were haole or locals who had attended Punahou, the private college-prep academy in Honolulu. It was also a maledominated industry. I cr ossed multiple borders of gender, race, & social class when I started working at KGMB-TV. r',e Ranger News: Do you think that the above mentioned alienation or impersonality is, to a certain degree, just part of the character of undergrad studies? Fay Yokomizo Akindes: Perhaps. Undergraduate studies are a challenge when you're dealing with identity conflicts, money issues, and hormones. In my case, I was a college student in Hawaii on the heels oi the Sixties. Imagine the temporal and spatial context. It was a dangerous time to be young! The Ranger News: Final question(s): What advice would you give to undergrad students who Hant lo make the most out of this experience? What, from your perspective, ls l'le biggest obstacle facing us (undergrads) today? Fav Yokomizo Akindes: The biggest obstacle facing many students today is multi-tasking and the myth that it's Possible to do it all and to do it all right now: full-time school, full-time job. marriage, new house, new car, et cetera. % advice is to do a few things and do them well. Resist hyper consumption and question, question, question. UW-PARKSIDE CELEBRATES MLK DAY Helping the dream come true BYTJ SAFFOLD Today, the UW-Parkside teamed up with the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, better known to UWParkside students as OMSA, to celebrate the life of one of history's greatest leaders, Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. By now, everyone should have a firm grasp of who Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was. If you don't, there will be a seat in the communication arts theater at 7 p.m. just for you. The organization of this celebration began last June as staff members sent out papers and letters to schools, churches, and community centers in the Kenosha/Racine area for people to participate in essay contests and community service. Students from various schools who participated in the essay contests wrote on themes like "Who is Dr Martin Luther King Jr.?" "What Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. means to me," and "How we can live the dream in our community." During the program, the winners of each essay contest will be presented with their award and be allowed to read their essay to the audience. The community service award will also be given to the person who the community thought did the best in carrying out Dr. King's dream. "We need to recognize people in the community and the efforts they put out for Dr. King's dream," said Bridgette Johnson, the coordinator of the event. Along with the presentation of the various awards, there will be music, dancing, and poetry to help fill out this exciting evening. As we all should know, Dr. King coined a phrase with his most acclaimed "I have a dream" speech, which he performed in 1963 in Washington, D.C. His dream was that people of all colors would be able to co-exist peacefully with no hatred or racism. Although we, as people, are far from completing his dream, there are people like UW-Parkside's very own Bridgette Johnson, who for the past six years has coordinated the program, fully dedicated to bringing Dr. King's dream closer to reality. "The dream that Dr. King had was not just for [African-Americans], it was for the entire community. And we need to move forward together as a community," says Johnson. In a world where hate crimes still appear, there are people still trying to press through and create unity among each other. "If we don't continue to reflect on him [Dr. King] as a man, a minister, and a civil rights activist, then we will never move forward," Johnson said. "We have to do that in order for all people to progress." LANGUAGE This is the first in aseries that will try to give some basic phrases in different languages. If you speak a language other than English, the Ranger News would like you to submit a list of key phrases/words/pronunciations to help the Parkside Community learn more about other languages. Spanish is a language spoken in many countries throughout the world, including countries in Central and South America, as well as in its country of origin, Spain. Derived from Latin, there are many dialects of Spanish, as there are with any language. The phrases listed here should be helpful anywhere, but it's always important to be open to correction by native speakers. Greetings: Hola = Hello Buenas Dias = Good day Bienvenidos = Welcome Key words & phrases: Donde esta el bano? = Where is the bathroom? Que hora es? = What time is it? Cuanto? = How much? Cuando? = When? Desculpa me. = Pardon me. Estoy apprendiendo Espanol = I am learning Spanish. No hablo Espanol = 1 do not speak Spanish. Directions: Derecho = Right Izquierda = Left 16 The Ranger News January 21,2005 Reading the Small Print Joshua Brennan in front of his piece, Old Woman with Poodle and Cane. Eager art enthusiasts paruse the 18th Annual Parkside National Small Print Exhibition. BY PRESTON BROWN January 16, 2005 marked the opening date of the 18th Parkside National Small Print exhibition, held in the communications art gallery. This exhibit, which features artists from 42 states as well as the district of Columbia will be the largest of its kind ever held on campus. Exhibition director and UW Parkside professor Doug DeVinny said that if the preliminary numbers from the leception were any indication, this year is going to be a success. The lour major processes used in printmaking are lithography, relief, intaglio and silkscreen. While the maximum height, width, or depth of any given piece cannot exceed 18 inches for an entry, there was no shortage of submissions for this prestigious national competition. Out of the 946 prints submitted by 341 artists only 133"prints by 116 artists were selected for the show. , we re gaining one of the best national reputations," said DeVinny, citing the magnificent wall of images as one the best he has ever seen. Local Wisconsin artists, including alumni Amy Sorensen and Joshua Brennan, created about eight percent of the art on display. ° ' Brennan entered three pieces, two of which were accepted in the show. His style ranges from pieces to pieces which encompasses the feeling you get from the overall aesthetic of the show. " 1 try t o be a pluralist in everything that I do, 1 like to work in all ism's not just one." Brennan explained. Karen Kunc, Professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, was the juror who selected the art for the show Kunc .s known nationally for her more abstract style, which is reflected in many of the pieces chosen this year ,nm, 1, r8ajUr°r !°r thlS,Sh0W' DeVinny said he tried to "find a juror with a good national reputation, someone who makes prints themselves and someone who will appeal to the community." DermlnLTcoM^r ^t0 the UW ***** Campus bY Phasing prints that are added to the University's permanent collection. This year, nine pieces were selected and purchased using the entry fee money, as to not add additional strain to the already stretched taxpayer dollar. The exhibition runs betwixt January 16 and February 17. Weekday exhibition hours are 11 a.m. to 5 n m Mondays and hursdays and 11 a.m . to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. So stop by, take a look, or buy a print. The Fifth of July Goes Forth BY NICK BORNS Before the curtain raised. Dean Yohnk, director and associate professor of theatre arts came onstage to thank the audience of The Fifth of July benefit performance for their patronage. The UW-Parkside's Main Theatre was not filled to its maximum capacity of 67 people. In fact, if you tried to buy a ticket for the benefit performance you would have found seating limited to a narrow portion of center stage seats in the ' '* oni—iTiosi rows. That narrow margin for ticket sales had little effect on the cast and crew. They have raised the necessary $ 15,000 to fund their trip to the Kennedy Center American College Theater festival XXXVII. Benefit performance "...patrons, S.T.A.G.E. club members le dean, and the provost" Yohnk says, were generous enough to foot the bill, sending production members to the competition. b The cast and crew appreciate donors' generosity. However, one patron cannot be thanked. Yohnk announced before curtain rise that there was a single donor who students°USly C°ntribUted $5-°°°'° SUpport ,he efforts of the competition-bound The only thing I can tell you is that it came from the Racine Foundation " Professor Yohnk replied when asked about the shadowy contributor. Mysterious as the benefactor is, he or she was willing to pay for one third of the cost to send these young actors and stagehands to the KCACTF XXXVII. ' In his final announcement, Yohnk said simply, "The east and crew would like to dedicate [January 8] performance to all U.S. soldiers at home and abroad - Though delivered with little fanfare, the dedication had far-reaching implications a, the main r f t f T r ^ f M y 3 w o u n d e d V i e t n a m W a r v e t e r a n . A n d a l t h o u g h The m ofMy is certainly an ant,-war play, i, is not specifically an an,i-soldier criticism hdped actors find novation by in viting several Vietnam War protesters lo share Exhibition Director, Doug DeVinny their experiences with the cast. These lessons allowed the actors to refine their anti-w reelings into a collaborative and meaningful artistic expression. Applying lessons anc experiences from the past, Brandon Anderson, Claire Panger, and Katie Kaczmarek channel their anti-Iraq war sentiment into their performances. Though many cast members oppose the current war in Iraq, they respect the sacrifice and dedication of a U.S. soldiers and commemorate it with their work. Students are readying themselves for competition, working tirelessly to improve the production "Our biggest task now is to prepare the entire production for travelini We have exactly two hours to move the entire set, lights, sound, costumes, etc. into reheard 6 n T Ab°U'20 people are on the crew ~ a c-w that has bee l i s hn n n r / . ? ' ° r i t h e 5 6 1 U P S ° S m° ° , h l y a nd on Yo h nk ex pl a i n e d. groum in7 7 HaS t0 Share the Same staSe with ,he «thCT theater «lt T'I 8 UP 3 St3ge °nCe Can be a ,0Sistical nightmare. To the crewmemh dow" -erely for practice is a full-time occupation, but one the crewmembers are committed to doing well routinely played to a single side of the stagm ^w'hlytstch^ hetTofli if-™ ,a8C had a" audience 0n thrcc dde® nstead™ ut ; actors are w°*ing on doing the show in a larger spac whh actors to S ^ ™S Week ha™ beenVoL storytelhngT Sh°W * mi"°r *<«"" characters, tone, and crew rfUW-PaTksid7*1 ? ^ hMS'the stud«« cast and KCACTF XXXV!t Th • • • " * product,on are ready to compete at the perfo^ancesLd LL :or,tat,°n'° 'a6 C°mPC,i,i0n refleC,s a ded>«d°"«° -fine, % producthin with a fime^id^^ S'ad and,StUd6mS °f ^ ^' competition and, hopefully, advance to the natZal level ^ ^ ^ WC" " Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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UWPAC124 Ranger News Text Any textual data included in the document December 18, 2004 News 3-n Sports 14-19 Arts & Culture 20,21 Opinions & Edi torials 22 Classifieds 23 Police Beat 23 900 Wood Road Kenosha, Wl 53144 rangerne ph.262.595.2287 Students Support Professor Wang BY TAL GOLD WATER On November 3 Dean Cress filed a complaint on George (Xun) Wang for refusing to teach a weekend college course for the fall. This complaint asked for dismissal or disciplinary action in this matter. Since then there has been uproar in the school in support of Professor Wang by the students. On December 6 Circle K President Joseph Duncan invited professor Wang to speak on the matter of his refusal to teach weekend college class. At this meeting there was 14 students and five organizations represented. Professor Wang went on to speak about the following points: Who's That Girl? UW-Parkside Hosts First Annual Drag Show BY HEATHER TODD & TAL GOLDWATER UW-Paikside took a unique step forward by hosting its first drag show ever, Illusions. The event got underway Thursday, December 9, in Union Square. Rainbow Alliance and Sacred Circle sponsored the event, putting an enormous amount of effort into creating a visually stimulating and successful evening. Kanika Jones coordinator of the drag show states, "went really well". She goes on to say, "by 9:30 we had 250 people through the doors." PSGA President Chris Semenes elaborated on his thoughts saying, "I thought that it was an awesome experience and it showed that people could still have fun and appreciate everyone's diversity". Folks from all walks of life, shapes, 1. "To assign one individual to teach all three courses for the weekend college without any compensation is an unfair, inequitable employment practice. It does not change the unfair nature of the assignment; regardless I took the job voluntarily in 1994. The fact is I have been treated differently and unfairly compare to other members Story cont. on page 5. Professor Wang holds his reasoning up at an open forum with students. The Mistress of Ceremonies, Shantel, struts the floor of Union Square sizes and categories filed into the Union to per take in the masquerade of femininity. Story cont. on page 3. Flu Shot Shortage Hits Home BY PRESTON BROWN The Center for Disease Control (CDC) says that on average, five to 20 percent of the citizens in the United States contract the flu, which is caused by the influenza virus. More than 200,000 people are hospitalized and approximately 36,000 individuals die from | the flu or related complications. The flu is an airborne vims, most commonly spread in respiratory droplets caused by sneezing and coughing. The best defense against the influenza vims is the flu vaccine, which takes two forms: one being the nasal-spray flu vaccine, where a live weakened flu vims is given to a patient, and the more common flu vaccine shot, which contains an inactive vims. There are two major distributors/ Continued on page 9. Making the Invisible -"•'mill i '^38—T visible Page 15 Carrie Weir Joins 1,000 Point Club Page 15 / THE STATE A Currcut Events Report Letter From The Editor So marks the end of another semester. Perhaps the end of an era for some students here who are graduating this month. And still the beginning of the same type of era for incoming freshman this January. For those of us between incoming and outgoing, monotony may seem to set in. The important thing is that we are all getting education. Life is a constant learning process anyway, and college is a way to accelerate that process. Education can be addictive, especially when it's concentrated into a person's true interests. I know the end of the semester's finals are tough but that's the time to push through and work hard and remember that next week you'll be able to relax. Well, at least that's how it is for myself and some of the staff members of The Ranger ews. We've put our first color issue together and spent extra time striving to make it our best issue to date. We're even going to be working during winter break, reformatting and rebuilding the structure of the newspaper as a whole. Look for the changes next semester -- you won't be able to miss them. I hope as students and faculty read this issue, we get some of feedback on how we are doing. Good feedback is good feedback, but bad feedback is great feedback, because then we know what we can improve on. _r _ , As always, thank you for reading. We are proud to be a part of the UW-Parkside commum y, and proud to serve each member the information they read us for. Have a good winter break. Henry D. Gaskins Editor-in-Chief rangernews @ uwp.edu Spring Ad Rates Dates 1/16-page... $28 1/8-page... $45 January 21 1/4-page... $65 February 4, 18 1/2-page... $110 March 4, 18 Full page...$195 April 1, 15, 29 May 13 Discounts are available for prepaid ads. Non-profit and student organizations will receive a 15 percent discount. Deadline for advertisements is one week before the issue date. RANGER STAFF Editor-in-Chief Henry D. Gaskins Assistant Editor Preston Brown Copy Editor Amanda Amason News Editor Tal Goldwater Sports Editor Russell Harris Entertainment Editor Katie Dylewski Arts & Culture Editor Nicholas Michael Ravnikar Graphic Design Manager Matt Gonya Business Manager Sonya Gonzalez Advertising Manager Avi Grewal Photographer Matt Cote Staff Writers Amber Taylor Natalie Stollenwerk Enrique Cataldo . Advisor Judith Logsdon Events Coordinater Heather Todd The Ranger News has meetings every Monday at noon. All students and faculty of UW-Parkside are welcome. Please feel free to attend. Have any comments, concerns, questions, or story ideas? Please e-mail us at: rangemews@uwp.edu. We are located at Wyllie D-139C Phone: (262) 595-2287 Fax: (262) 595-2295 3 The Ranger News December 18, 2004 News Briefs By Tal Goldwater & Heather TnHrj What Time Is It? As most students and faculty have noticed the clocks scattered throughout the school have randomly displayed a less than accurate time for nearly half the semester. Ed Neckar of Facilities Management elaborated on the subject stating, A proposal is in the making to replace the entire master clock sy stem . Neckar attributes the problem to the age of the clock system, explaining. The clock [system] dates back to original construction of the school . He continued to say, "We're at the beginning step. We're meeting w ith prospective suppliers in a couple weeks. [We're] putting together a proposal for Madison.' He could not elaborate on a speculated time frame, but for the project he assures, "We're working on it." Conference On Abuse December 10 Friday, December 10, 2004 the conference on abuse took place at Union building on the campus of UW-Parkside. Mark Marlaire, director of continuing education and one of the coordinators for the Conference on Abuse said, "that the conference was a great success". He goes on to stay that, "there were 202 people in attendance at the event." The event covered many different issues relevant to today society. More information see panelist Andrew Krupp's response in the opinion section on page 22. Winter Break Tips • Drive cautiously in the snow • Keep blankets in your car • Never drive intoxicated, or ride with someone who is intoxicated • Keep more than a quarter tank of gas in your vehicle when the weather is freezing. Drag Show continued from page 1 A crowd of more than 250 turnout for the drag show in a highly decorated Union Square on December 9. Ms. Jones goes on to say, "there were a few technical difficulties with the performers not ready" but it did not seem to stop the audience from making cat calls, hoots and hollers from every comer of the room, encouraging the performers on stage. In turn the Queens continued to gyrate and thrust their elegant frames to the rhythm of some of today's hottest music. Tommy Jones, a student at UW-Paikside said, "I just came because there was nothing else to do". However the event seemed to possess enough stamina to produce an apparently unique experience. The attendance was wonderful and the atmosphere was incredibly positive in comparison to previous UW-Parkside events. Those who attended seemed interested and well behaved. The Mistress of Ceremony, Shantel, controlled the crowd and the performing Queens, setting her own example. Two performers, which were UW-Parkside students, took to the stage initially stretching boundaries in order to shake their bodies. A former drag queen, Ivanna Hottub, chose to give his opinion of the presentation as a whole," I did drag for 4 months and I was in 6 shows. There's a lot of effort and energy in them. On average it takes about 3-4 hours to get ready." He continued, "The drag show tonight was not bad, not bad at all. I've seen a lot of these girls who performed. It would have been nice to see some differentiatioa" The costumes were bright and vivid. Pink flowing gowns, blue hair, sheer teddies and the highest heels. The anticipation for this event was not unrequited. It appeared to be successful, and plans are in the making to generate similarly spectacular future presentations. Kanika Jones states, this will be an annual event at UW-Parkside for years to come Don't forget to wrap it up. 4 The Ranger News December 18, 2004 Do A Little Dance, Make A Little Donation, Get Down At 70's Night BY NATALIE STOLLENWERK On December 09, the Black Student Union (BSU) organization hosted a dance titled "70's Den Night." The dance, which went on until midnight, was a benefit themed in 1970s nostalgia. It was free to get in the dance but BSU gladly welcomed canned food contributions as well as monetary donations to use for purchasing canned foods, all of which will be donated to the Martin Luther King Jr. Center in Racine, Wis. BSU member Samantha Collier said, "We tried to get everybody to dress up for the event, but our biggest thing was getting the canned foods to donate to the Martin Luther King Jr. Center." The BSU has been collecting food and donations for the center since November 1. Students attending the dance received a ticket for either one free drink or one serving of popcorn while boogying down to sounds of the 70s, which were mixed in with popular music of today. Some attendees of the even went so far as to dress in "retro" 1970s garb such as go-go boots, wigs, hats, bell bottoms, and oversized sunglasses to capture the essence of the 70s theme event Victoria Coleman, a senior majoring in English at UW-Parkside, was on hand and dressed in a modern, two-piece ensemble that was refreshingly reminiscent of 70s attire. Coleman said, "I'm a member of the Black Student Union and I'm just out here supporting the cause." Fellow BSU member, Whitney Mays, who is a freshman at UW-Parkside, accompanied Coleman at the event. Mays who was also dressed in a modernly "retro" skirt and sequined shirt said, "I'm having a good time and I'm here to show my support for the Black Student Union." BSU member Samantha Collier expressed that although one of the main purposes of the event was to raise donations for the Martin Luther King Jr. Center BSU wanted to also "just do something different before exams to give everybody Playmakers Move to Regionals Members of the Black Student Union get together for 70's Night in the Den. a little relief. Everyone can come out and laugh at each other, hang out with each other, listen to some 70s and modern music and just kick it." The dance did have a significantly large turnout, with lots of students "shaking their groove things" to the "funky music" of the "disco inferno" event. Collier added that the BSU organization is "just trying to bring unity to the campus. You know black, white, purple, green whatever, just come out, enjoy it, laugh, and have a good time; whatever we can do to get the numbers here, that's what we're trying to do." BY NICK BORNS The UW-Parkside play production "Fifth of July" is moving into the post-season. The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival at Illinois State University in Normal, IL is hosting a competition of eight plays chosen from the 48 entrants from the Great Lakes Region. According to director Dean Yohnk, the last time a production from UW-Parkside won a competition like this was about 15 years ago, and if the play is selected at this competition, it will advance to the national festival in April in Washington, D.C. "It's a great honor to be in the regional festival," he said. "We're in a big region with a lot of Big 10 schools." Since there is no team bus, it won't be cheap to send this crew to the festival. The travel, hotel, food and other costs for the almost-30 people involved to go to the festival will be about $15,000, Yohnk said. To he lp the local theater group, students can donate money to the S.T.A.G.E. Club or attend'one of the benefit performances scheduled at 7:30 p.m. January 8 or at 3 p.m. January 9. Tickets are available at the Theater Box Office. There will be no late seating. Fifteen years is about as long as the Chicago Bears have been to a post-season match, so UW-Parkside's theater department understands the pain of a long drought. However, this season is different because the play has a cast of superlative actors, three of whom were nominated to compete in an acting competition at the festival. Nathan Stamper, who plays Jed Jenkins, Clair Panger, who plays Gwen Landis, and Brian Rott, who plays Weston Hurley all delivered moving performances at the December showings. Those three weren't the only actors to receive an award, for the entire cast was showered with a standing ovation at the end of their performance. They will represent tire talent of UW-Parkside in their theater group. Talent isn't the only reason this play is advancing. The play is set in post-Vietnam Lebanon, MO, where a wounded veteran and his family struggle with issues aggravated by personal conflict and the war. To assist the actors' motivation, Dean Yohnk had several Vietnam War protesters share their experiences with the cast and crew. The sharing of these lessons allowed the actors to refine their feelings into a collaborative and meaningful artistic expression Applying lessons and experience from the past, Brandon Anderson, Claire Panger, and Katie Kaczmarek channel their anti-Iraq war sentiment into their performances. Dean Yohnk calls himself a "football coach" who keeps his players focused on the game. But, he isn't a mere play-calling, locker room leader. Professor Yohnk finds the ideas put forth by playwright Lanford Wilson as valuable today as they were 30 years ago. Dean Yohnk says Wilson "advocates for a broader definition of family,...criticizes malefemale relationships, fidelity, and the roles of parents and children." These issues are at the very core of society, as families and family values represent the base units of a culture. Even so, "Fifth of July" offers yet another message, as Yohnk interprets "[Wilson] shatters the glorious visions of war,...and is also critical of the capitalistic motives of America's most powerful and influential [people]." Wilson's criticism of the military-industrial complex's guidance of the nation is prevalent throughout the play. According to Dean Yohnk, "...in the midst of a controversial war and a general sense of disillusionment over the direction of this country, this [lesson] is perhaps the greatest lesson of all." Choosing an assertive play and having an excellent cast, the UW-Parkside theater group should do well. With the support of the students, they can perform their best and represent UW-Parkside at the regional, and possibly the national level. Students and faculty can see them at their benefit performance or donate to their S.T.A.G.E. club to show support. The Ranger News December 18, 2004 Professor Wang continued. and unfairly compare to other members of the department because of such practice. 2. Not to honor the decision in 1997 that teaching weekend college is a departmental responsibility is wrong and unfair. 3. Even if we assume that the decision was not made in 1997 to change this unfair practice, to continuously hold me to teach courses for weekend college without compensation is unfair and inequitable and it needs to be corrected. It is basically saying that "you were a slave and you will be a slave forever." Andy Reger, a member of American Democracy project, stated after the meeting that, It is Blatantly obvious that people in power in sociology/ anthropology are abusing their power against George Wang and I think it's an outrage to the department, university, and human moral that the executive committee voted against equitable distribution of weekend college courses." What Reger is referring to is the executive committee of sociology/ anthropology voting 2-4 to not discus the motion of equitable distribution of weekend course during their November 15 meeting. jfVS-ysy />" i If uestion of the Issue What is one piece of advice you would give incoming freshmen? Stephen Kis Junior (4,h year equivalent) Biology 21 "Umm...geta fake ID—there's not that many parties on campus so you might have to take them elsewhere." Sara Gauthier Senior 22 Biology "Oh boy—work hard and don't give up. There's a light at the end of the tunnel finally. Umm... stick with your major, talk to your professors, etc.etc." Dana Kobriger Junior 20 Business "I guess at first you're going to think it's different, so just stick in there, stay with it, and don't drop out after your first semester." Adrian Cabrera Senior 23 Business Management "Use tutors—use the library and tutors as much as you can, whenever you get a chance." In addition to coordinator of this meeting Joseph Duncan said, "The department of sociology and anthropology needs to address how asking one professor to take up the responsibility of weekend courses might make he/she feel like a second class citizen. The role of the department is to offer convince classes through the week, which may include Saturdays. This is a shared responsibility of the department and not a George Wang responsibility." Duncan goes on to make reference to the review professor Wang got on his tenure year, which he adds that "he got a good review." What does administration have to say now? Vice Chancellor Streeter, who is heading up this investigation for UW-Parkside said, "If you want to know who filed the complaint, I suggest you discuss this with Professor Wang" and he goes on to add in his e-mail," I do not have a copy of the minutes from March 5, 1997." The minutes he is referring to is executive minutes for the sociology committee meeting where Wang would of been exonerated of any wrong doing because during that meeting the sociology executive committee found that it is not one single persons responsibility to teach weekend college class. All attempts to find these minutes have been to no avail. Since the discussion with Vice chancellor Streeter the student government has ratified a bill to support Professor Wang in his efforts to teach students at UW-Paikside in the future. There is also legislation in Sacred Circle to support George Wang. In addition number of other organizations are discussing this issue about Professor Wang ten year at UW-Parkside. Interviews by Enrique Cataldo January 22 • 9am-1pm • Union know how to amlti-taslrf Always wmidmhw^^ , cm do it? Do yea set goals and find it hard to fulfill? Mich ad Miller will show you how to develop the* skills and use them in Yom everyday life. Learn to be efiective in your academics, careers, communities, church and le«ie«hip tok*. Bring an open mind, and concerns to this retreat that is packed of fun, passion t — c—, ^ students* Lunch will be provided. 6 The Ranger News December 18, 2004 Leeds-Hurwitz Book Examines "wonderful character9' PRESS RELEASE - The life and work of Jamie De Angulo have long held a fascination for our colleague Wendy Leeds Hurwitz. She wrote her dissertation about him as a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Pennsylvania. Now she's written and published a book about him titled "Rolling in Ditches with Shamans." "[The book is] about how people began studying language and cultural in this country before there were proper disciplines in which to do it," Wendy said of the research practices called salvage linguistics and salvage anthropology—documenting languages and cultures before the people who know them die. "I was interested in where this [research] came from and ended up looking at Jamie de Angulo." Wendy describes de Angulo as a "wonderful character," someone who is still read today and whose work is relevant more than a half century after his death in 1950. Through de Angulo's efforts, 33 Native American languages were documented and preserved. In addition, his books, like "Indians in Overalls," documented what it was like to be a Native American. Now, decades later, the knowledge he saved is helping people regain their heritage. "The work of people like de Angulo is used now by people in different tribes to teach their language to other people; to people who have lost {the language] themselves, it's not in their families anymore. But it was documented. So, it was worth doing this work because people still need it. People are using it to revive the languages," Wendy said. Along with his research, de Angulo's life was interesting for the company he kept. "He was affiliated in various ways with all the major players. With Franz Boas and Albert Kroeber in anthropology; with Edward Sapir and Leonard Bloomfield in linguistics," she said. "When he got interested in psychology, he went and worked with Carl Jung. When he was interested in poetry, he was picked up by Ezra Pound and Marianne Moore. When he got interested in writing fiction, he got to know D. H Lawrence and Mable Dodge Luhan." His work and associations would later influence the Beat poets of the 1950s, she added. Wendy's aforementioned dissertation served as the basis for the book, which took parts of six years to piece together. "It was a huge jigsaw puzzle," she said of the book. Much of the information for the volume came from far-flung archives around the country. And what about that title? "'Rolling in ditches with shamans' came from a quote Jamie de Angulo wrote at one point when he was having trouble with funding. He said 'real anthropologists don't associate with drunkards who go rolling in ditches with shamans,"' Wendy said. "Because de Angulo joined the people he was studying in all their activities, that included gambling and drinking games, and so 'rolling in ditches with shamans' was most likely a literal description of his actions." With tire publication of her seventh book, Wendy isn't ready to slow down her research. Book number eight, titled "From Generation to Generation; Maintaining Cultural Identity Over Time," an edited collection documenting how 14 authors were socialized into a wide range of cultures across the United States, is to be published in spring 2005. * *Pub* ^ An Irish Pub... With A Rock N Roll Attitude Racine & Kenosha's ONLY True Irish Pub Corner of Meachem Road & Taylor Avenue in Racine Minutes Away from UW-Parkside! 554-9695 OVER 50 Irish/Scottish Beers & Spirits $2.00 Off ALL cover charges with student ID PLUS Every day is Mystery Beer Day! Please Remember... to have fun, you must be 21! Parkside's favorite Pub for over 6 years Every day Featuring music from bands across the globe including Ireland, Scotland, England, Canada, Australia, Hawaii and almost every other state in the U.S. Mondays Miller Lite Pints - $1.50 Tuesdays Pitchers of Miller Lite - $3.50 or Import pitchers - $7.00 Wednesdays $2.00 Long Islands + KARAOKE Thursdays 20 oz. Rails $3.00, 20 oz. Millers $1.75 + Jill the Bartender! Every Friday and Saturday Live local, and International Music! Home for Live, Local and International Music 7 The Ranger News December 18, 2004 UW-Parkside Geology Students "Dig" Diamond Find In Kenosha BY NATALIE STOLLENWERK On December 8, the UWParkside Geology Department received an unusual phone call about the discovery of diamonds in Kenosha County. Professor John Skalbeck, a hydrology instructor at UW-Parkside, was contacted by Mike Mudrey, who is with the Wisconsin Geological Association, about coming to check out the extraordinary find, which occurred in the 40 acre area behind Woodman's groceiy store and Steinhafel's furniture store, located on Highway 50 and 1-94. Mudrey informed Professor Skalbeck that two members from the Milwaukee news station WTMJ-4 would be on site to do an interview and invited Skalbeck to come along. Skalbeck jumped on the opportunity to take part in the exclusive event and brought along two UW-Parkside students, Ryan Helgesen and Heather Herr, to take part in the experience. Excited about tire whole fieldwork experience, Geology student Herr said, "WTMJ-4 did a news interview on diamonds in Kenosha because they found a diamond deposit in the bedrock behind Woodman's Supermarket and Steinhafel's furniture store, almost directly east of Gander Mountain. The deposit that the diamonds were found in is called Kimberlite, which is named so because the first actual diamond deposit within a rock was found in Kimberly, South Africa. Mobil Oil, who was testing the area in search of metal, came across the Kimberlite deposit after taking some magnetic readings. The magnetic signatures in this area are relatively flat but when the reading was taken of the area upon which Gander Mountain stands it was like a big bulls eye in the middle of now here." Herr went on to explain that, "The Mobil researchers decided to start digging and they found a deposit of Kimberlite called a Lampaphere, which is basically a dyke that is shaped like a carrot because it is an upside down igneous intrusion. It is basically magma that comes up through the bedrock that contains a lot of volatiles, which are gases over water vapors. At the top, all of these gases are exploding and they reach the surface but the dyke itself doesn't quite reach the surface and the gases escape. The structure cools veiy quickly then and it forms either big or small diamonds, depending on just how fast it cools." Herr also said, "Diamonds in Wisconsin are not found in mass quantities but when found are praised more for their quality." One of the biggest diamonds to ever have been found in Wisconsin is called the Eagle diamond. The stone was found back in 1876 in Waukesha County, and was a 16.25 carat stone. As for mining diamonds in Kenosha at the site of this newfound discovery, it is not economically feasible because of the buildings that currently exist on the lot. Herr added, "In the future, researchers feel that this may change. Most of the top part of this dyke is missing due to glaciers that moved through the area that cutting off the top of the dyke. Therefore, a lot of the diamonds that were found were loose diamonds actually found in the soil, not rock, particularly where the glaciers stopped in what are called moraines. UWParkside actually has its own moraine on campus called the Pike Creek Moraine. Theoretically if you dig in that area you could find diamonds. The structures in which diamonds occur are not isolated, they occur in groups, so there may be more around here but they are harder to find due to the power lines in the area, which give off magnetic signatures, as do rocks that contain diamonds. So, if there are anymore in the area they might not find them until they drill for a well." Herr was very grateful to have been selected to participate in the diamond discovery experience. She hopes that she will be able to encounter and take part in more local geological projects during her study in environmental geology at UWParkside. Herr hopes to graduate in the subject and one day establish a career as a hydro geologist. Insieme Italia Brings Parkside Students Together BY NATALIE STOLLENWERK If you have ever wandered the halls of UWParkside then surely you have seen large posters in red, white, and green lettering that advertise the Insieme Italia Club meetings. Upon seeing them you probably have wondered what does "Insieme" mean? According to Daniel Leiting, president of the Insieme Italia Club, "Insieme is Italian for together. So basically, the name of the club translates into, together Italian. Insieme Italia is UW-Parkside's Italian Student Union We are students that either have some sort of Italian background or are just interested in Italian Culture." The Insieme Italian Club is a newly founded organization at UW-Parkside. The club meets every other Wednesday in Union 104. The signs in the hallways are always updated to inform students of the new meeting times. Leiting added, "We talk about present topics, or what we will be doing for the month, things like that. It is different from meeting to meeting. The club is open to eveiyone. We would never turn anyone away. If you attend meetings and go to our gatherings, then you become a member. There aren't any real strict requirements. Right now we have about 20-25 members." In the month of October, Insieme Italia sponsored Italian Heritage Month. They had an exhibit on the bridge, which had information about a number of different historical and important Italians. The club also hung the flags of the 20 different Italian regions in Main Place on campus. One event that the club held during that month was a gathering of speakers who discussed different aspects of Italian Heritage and Culture. At the event, the club gave out free Espresso and Biscotti. As for future events, be on the lookout for clothing drive the club hopes to sponsor in the month of Januaiy in ordei to collect warm clothes for those in need during the cold months of winter. A new program that Italia Insieme hopes to develop on campus is a Foreign Exchange Program with the country of Italy. Leiting said, "This summer Parkside signed an agreement with the University of Calabria in Italy. We will be exchanging students hopefully in Januaiy. The University of Calabria is ready; they are just waiting for Parkside to be ready. Once Parkside is ready tire exchange will begin." Any students who are interested in the possibility of studying abroad should either attend an Insieme Italia meeting or address all inquiries to Leiting. Leiting would like to add that his mission in creating the Insieme Italia Club is that, "I wanted to bring together the Italian youth and give tlrem a place and to keep our heritage alive and rich. I may be the founder of the club but Francesco Conforti and Nick Howard helped get the club together. But also, w ithout dedicated members who feel veiy passionate about their heritage, Insieme Italia would not be possible." Leiting would like to remind tire UWParkside student body that anyone is welcome to come to an Insieme Italia Club meeting and share their ideas and experience the "insieme," or togetherness of the organization. 8 The Ranger News December 18, 2004 Winter Cultural Celebration Is An Informative Yet Enjoyable Time BY NATALIE STOLLENWERK On December 8, the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs. (OMS A) held its fourth annual "Winter Cultural Celebration" in Main Place. Nine different UW-Parkside organizations participated in the event, which educated audience members on the various ways that different cultures celebrate the winter season. Coordinator of Programs for OMS A, Carmen Ireland, commented that, "We call it a 'Winter Cultural Celebration' because we cannot say 'Christmas' because not eveiyone celebrates Christmas." The event, which originated in the OMS A office four years ago, and moved to the Main Place by suggestion of the students, began with only four groups; Latinos Unidos, the Black Student Union, the Asian Organization, and Sacred Circle, the Native American organization. Ireland adds, "As students started looking at this event, they thought, 'why not my culture, too, which was great because every year now we have gotten one or two more groups to participate. This year was the first time the Muslim Student Association (MSA) and the Insieme Italia Club participated in the event. Every year the groups bring something new to the event like right now," Ireland shows her hand as Rabia Cheema gives her a Hina (Henna) tattoo. Cheema, a member of the MSA, informs that, "Hina is a sort of body paint that stays on for a week. We use it for celebration and any holiday, party, wedding or religious day. Some people get it on their faces or their hands and even on their feet." The event began with the MSA sharing information about the Ramadan holiday. Ramadan is a fasting that Muslims partake in to show appreciation for those who cannot afford food and water. Other members of MSA talked about traditions in the country of India, which involve the Hindu Festival of Lights. Members of Sacred Circle talked about their oral tradition of storytelling that is referred to as "winter tales." Members of Insieme Italia described how children in Italy wait for La Befana to visit their home. Members of the International Club described the winter traditions celebrated in the Philippines during the Pasko celebration. The Black Student Union presented a detailed account of the events that take place during the celebration of Kwanzaa. Members of the Asian Organization described their celebration of the New Year by performing in a Mung game called the "ball toss, in which mates are chosen. Two students who performed a Lion Dance, in which they dressed up under a Chinese lion costume and danced for the audience, represented the celebration of the Chinese New Year. There were also members of Latinos Unidos and of the Jewish faith present to represent their culture's celebration of the winter season. Ireland added that the event "started from OMS A and I think it's appropriate because it's the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs. Paikside is veiy multicultural and we are trying, as we grow, to recruit other groups." Ireland anticipates the addition of more groups to the event next year. "Every year the event expands because you have different cultures w ithin just one club that want to share their cultures." Students interested in contacting any of these groups or participating in next year's festivities should address all inquiries to the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, which is located in Wyllie D182. COULD BE HERE ADVERTISE WITH THE RANGER NEWS! CONTACT: AVI GREWAI IAD MANAGER] tiwn aflstfflManoo.cwni^ Go here to get there Here's the deal: one price, no haggling, cash in your pocket for more important things! This "student discount" offers substantial savings on new Ford Motor Company vehicles based on set prices established by Ford's Employee Purchase Plan. There's no catch - it's a unique offer, exclusive to select schools like yours. 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"I was surprised, I really couldn't believe I won," said Simpson, "but afterw ard some of my sorority sisters e-mailed me and said 'you displayed w hat a Delta woman really is,' and that just made me feel really good." The Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant was open to prominent African-American women in college. To get into the pageant, the women had to fill out an application and questionnaire. Out of all the applicants, only seven were selected to participate. "I was nervous the whole day before," said Simpson. "I usually don't get that nervous. But once the show started, everything ran smooth and I was content with how I had done." The pageant itself started with a choreographed dance number that all participants had to learn. Then there was a casual dress show where all participants went on stage and introduced themselves, stated their school and major, leadership involvement and philosophy of life. The talent portion of the showconsisted of a wide variety of abilities. Simpson recited a poem called "What if I am a Woman." Before the finalists were chosen, there was a formalwear show where participants could showcase their dresses and a question and answer section. Throughout the program, judges scored participants based on their presentation - their poise, pronunciation, projection and confidence. When the finalists were chosen, each participant w;as handed a rose that was wrapped up. Participants unwrapped their roses, and if the rose was golden, they knew they were chosen as a finalist. There were four finalists. "Everybody in the crowd went wild when their friend or their Miss Black & Gold Jeanni Simpson sister or whoever it was (that received) a golden rose," Simpson said. "There was a lot of energy in the audience." The finalists were then asked the final question, which was, "What do you believe is one of the biggest social issues facing African-Americans, and what is your solution to this problem?" The winner was based on how they answered the final question. "I believe the destruction of the black family is the biggest issue," Simpson said. "Home is where everything starts. That's where you learn all your socialization and everything going into the real world. The black family has been being torn apart and destructed since 1712 back on the plantations with Willie Lynch's six principles on how to break a slave, and one of those principles was to break dow n the male and female relationships - the family unit - and that's still going on today. That explains why so man)' of our young African-American men are dependent on their mother and the daughters are more independent. The solution is for parents to raise their children to be more successful and independent." In March, Simpson will compete for the statewide competition. The w inner of that will go onto the Midwest regional competition, which will determine w ho will go to the national competition. Flu Shot Cover Story Continued. manufacturers of the latter, Chiron and Aventis. Chiron is made in Britain and was reported last year to have sent out contaminated loads. All batches to the U.S. and other countries were canceled. When the shipments were canceled, Michaelina Young, director of student health and counseling services for UWParkside, whose job it is to order necessary vaccines for the campus, was faced with a serious problem. She ordered 500 doses of the flu shot from Chiron. She "responded fast enough to be on [Aventis'] wait list' which allowed UWParkside to eventually get the doses originally ordered. "We ordered 500 doses," Young said, "with the restriction that they were only to be used on those who are at risk." If given to a patient who was not at risk, Young could be penalized by "pain of being arrested and prosecuted. An at risk patient, according to the American Lung Association, are adults who are 65 years or older, children aged from six to 23 months, pregnant women and health-care givers who have direct contact with patients. This excludes the majority of the state of Wisconsin and the United States as a whole. After receiving the shipment of flu shots, Michaelina and her staff urged those who were registered as high-risk patients to come in for their shots. Y\e had them for over two weeks time," Young said, "and distributed 70 shots." Young said that because of the severe restrictions as to whom the shot could be given, the remainder of the order was sent to Kenosha County Department of Health. Cindy Rafentein, the assistant nursing director of the Kenosha County Department of Health said, "we didn't buy them, the United Hospital System lid." Kenosha's department of health was acting as a clearing-house for the flu jhots, which immediately turned them over to Kenosha hospitals in need. They ire being utilized by health systems that didn't order any," said Rafentenu "The flu season doesn't peak until January 'February," said "Young, which means, "that a lot of people are sitting on unused flu vaccine." "People like you and me didn't take [the vaccine], so now they have all this supply, so how are they going to get rid of it?" Young said. On December 13, Governor Doyle eased some of the restraints around the vaccine. Now they can supply it to people who are "50 years and older, and all households in contact with any of th e priority groups" Rafentein said. Some think it might be too little to late. 'The government will maximize what we have and not market people out of it" Young said optimistically, because "it's better to be vaccinated than not." "The flu can debilitate you for weeks," Young said, and although her hands are tied, she urges those who are feeling the symptoms of the influenza virus to come in. Young recommended that those who feel ill during the influenza season should treat the symptoms, stay hydrated and get plenty of rest. Tor more information on flu symptoms and prevention, go to www.cdc.gov flu/protect keyfacts. htm. Donate your life-saving plasma & receive $20 TODAY or $50 this week! ZLB Plasma Servkes 1601 Wshirem Aw., Suite 200. Racine, W1 53403 262-633-0454 • ww.dMasma.com Fte and donation tin* nai rut Newdonon onlj FVM tat* (#ao Itt poof of aiiw and Sodnl StontT ani 10 The Ranger News December 18, 2004 PSGA Comes To A Close For The Fall 2004 Semester BY NATALIE STOLLENWERK On December 10, the Parkside Student Government Association (PSGA) gathered for thenfinal meeting of the fall 2004 semester. The meeting started with the news that there would not be an in depth discussion on the parking situation at UW-Parkside, due to the inability of the Chief of the Parkside Police Department to attend the meeting. Due to scheduling conflicts, the discussion, which will include the Chief of Police, will be rescheduled for the upcoming spring 2005 session. Members of the PSGA continued to briefly touch upon some of the issues at hand with the parking situation and its problematic system. Senator Samantha Collier deeply expressed her discontentment with Parkside parking. "I really hate the parking situation. I live on campus and I have to park in the Union Parking Lot every night and have gotten four tickets this semester alone." The tickets that Collier and other numerous students on campus have received are a result of having to "illegally park" on campus due to an abundance of overflow in the Ranger Hall and Apartment parking lots. The tickets amount to $15 for each violation received, which can grow to a steep amount when constantly confronted with their issuance. PSGA President Chris Semenas reported that he has been to a meeting in regards to the student parking situation in which remodeling, not expansion, was discussed. Semenas informed the PSGA that the university would like to spend $650,000 to repair a water problem in the Communication Arts parking lot. Semenas informed the PSGA that part of the revenue needed for this project would come from the university but that funds would have to be taken from somewhere else. Semenas stressed that he did not want to see an increase in seg. fees in the future to fund such a project. Semenas handed out a budget breakdown sheet to the members of PSGA, informing them of what the current seg. fees are now for students and how they are actually distributed throughout campus. Diversity Director Sarah Saad commented on the Diversity Forum that occurred on December 8. "I am very happy that the diversity fomm went very well. It was a great success. Actually a lot of people have been contacting me about the diversity fomm wanting an encore presentation in the spring. So I am actually going to be forming a committee again with all the professors involved in the first fomm to try and get this fomm to happen again. I am also trying to get the Unity March going so that we can have it right away in January." Senator Joe Duncan proposed Resolution DV .001 to the PSGA. The resolution is in support of Professor George (Xun) Wang, who is facing turmoil within the sociology department. In his resolution, which is sponsored by Pro Tempore Nick Henning, Semenas, and Chief Justice Douglas Sawyer, Duncan proposed that, "the PSGA shall be more responsible to the students of UWParkside and be more proactive and reactive on issues that have a potential impact on students at UW-Parkside." Duncan wanted this resolution to pass so that PSGA could have some sort of say in the outcome of this particular case as well as future events that may occur, rather than just leaving it up to the Dean. Duncan's resolution would make it possible for students to voice their opinions through the PSGA in regards to professor-university relations and dealings. Duncan's resolution was passed after certain amendments were made. Sell Your Books for More and Buy Your Books for Less BY ANDREW KRUPP Are you tired of paying too much for your textbooks, only to get a fraction of what you paid for back? Well there is now a solution! A group of UW-Parkside students, led by Elise Dunton, is starting an organization that will allow students at the end of each semester, to sell their books at higher prices than the bookstore would offer, and be able to buy books at lower prices than bookstore prices. "For as long as I've been at Parkside people have been complaining about the price of books and the fact that when the store buys them back at the end of the semester the store hardly pays anything for them," Elise said, "People have been saying that someone should get off their butt and do something about it and I guess that person is me." This organization is going to be named PickYourBookers.com. According to Elise, this is going to be a web based organization in which students can go on the web-site and, for a five dollar service fee, students will have unlimited access to buyers and sellers lists. When a student finds the books they need, a fist will come up that shows lists the other students who own the books that the buyer wishes to purchase. A student would then contact the owners of the books through the website. The buyer and the sellers can then negotiate a fair price for the books. "The students can establish the price, the terms, the conditions of the sale rather than having E-Follet paying you $10 for a $60 book ... It's a student opportunity to make a much better profit", says Elise. The website should be up and running by December 13 or definitely by the next semester. When this site is up, students will be able to reach it at www.pickyouibookers.com. Anyone who wants want to find out more about this organization can go to Pick Your Bookers' website, look for fliers around campus, or send an e-mail to eatmybookers@yahoo.com. : ' . V i V W - ;• - - a , : - v : Winter Break, "How many piedges", said... 11 The Ranger News December 18, 2004 Women's Governance Conference Enlightens PSGA On Important Issues BY NATALIE STOLLENWERK On November 19-21, members of the Parkside Student Government Association (PSGA) attended a Women's Governance Conference at the University of Wisconsin-Greenbay campus. The title of the event was, "Engaging Women: Changing The Face of Leadership Through Civic Involvement. Members of. PSGA attended numerous workshops titled. Title X and Family Planning," "Sexual Harassment on Campus," "HIV/AIDS," "Environmental Racism and Eco-feminism," "Intro to Yoga," "Deconstructing Masculinity" and "Contraception 101." The Director of Women's Issues for the PSGA, Katie Smith, attended about sevcen or eight of these workshops, which are led and organized by students with topics picked and presented also by the students of the UW-Greenbay campus. Smith commented on the conference by saying, "For me, there were two presenting groups who really stood out from the rest. Maria Marinos from Choice U.S.A. spoke about women of color and abortion and reproductive rights issues. She presented very well and engaged the audience. She had a ton of information and I felt like I was more educated after I left her workshop. There was also a group from Madison called Sex Out Loud and they educate people about anything pertaining to sex, answer questions, and not only talk about the risks of STD's but talk about how to enhance your sexual experience as well as safety when it comes to sexual aides and things of that nature. The group's goal is to de-stigmatize some of the myths and rumors and embarrassment that go along with talking about sex. I would like to contact the Sex Out Loud organization about coming to Parkside and presenting some kind of discussion but I am not sure if that is something they do. I will have to look into that. I think it would resonate with a lot of people on campus and it will raise awareness. Any time you can raise awareness about anything can potentially be detrimental to people. Also, if there is anything tliat people feel embarrassed or ashamed about, you need to break down the barriers and get people to have an open honest discussion about it." Women's Issues is familiar territory with Smith. She has a very strong background in the subject. While living in Portland, Ore., Smith was a member of a group called Radical Women and lias worked with the National Organization of Women. Smith added, "I'm on about a hundred million mailing lists to keep up to date with everything that's going on because women's issues are important. I've said it a million times and I'll say it again, women's issues are human issues and they affect all of us. People like to delegate these issues to the female gender but these are issues that affect men as well." Smith says of the conference, "I left with a sense of motivation and excitement and in that respect it was very effective." ADVERTISE WITH TUE HUMPED H THE RANucn NEWS! CONTACT: AVI GREWAL (AO MANAGER) uwp_ads@yalioo.coni^ ®H1®1 What's News - AOL Thinks Outside the Wall In Business and Finance J&J, IBM Top Talk of Big Deals Johnson & Johnson is said to be in advanced talks to acquire medical- device maker Guidant, the No. 2 player in the fast-growing $4.65 billion market for devices that stabilize heart rhythms. The purchase price for Guidant could go as high as $25 billion. A Guidant-Johnson & Johnson deal could spur a long-anticipated round of consolidation among makers of medical devices. Medtronic and Boston Scientific, for example, have held unsuccessful merger talks in the past, but the two are widely viewed as potential partners. International Business Machines, meanwhile, which pioneered the personal-computer market more than two decades ago, agreed to sell its PC business to Chinese rival Lenovo Group for $1.-25 billion in cash and stock. The move frees IBM from the long struggling PC business with its minimal profit margins, while vaulting Lenovo to third place in world-wide PC sales. IBM will own an 18.9% stake in Lenovo, which will be allowed to use the IBM brand for five years as well as other trademarks on PCs and notebook computers. The deal, which lets IBM continue to make money by servicing and providing financing for PCs, marks one of the biggest acquisitions ever by a Chinese company. Lenovo becomes a solid No. 3 in the PC market behind Dell and Hewlett- Packard, and will remain the leader in the booming China market. Airlines Cut Routes In Price War's Wake In some of t he nation's most intense airline battles, huge losses finally are forcing retreat. American Airlines will pull out of the Boston-Fort Lauderdale, Fla., market next month, giving up on a route where JetBlue Airways and other discounters have driven fares so low that American is losing money with mostly full flights. American ended service from New York to Long Beach, Calif., and Phoenix last month. United Airlines, meanwhile, is taking lots of seats out of transcontinental markets, and Delta soon will have eliminated most of its 254 daily flights out of Dallas-Fort Worth. For travelers, some fares will rise. "Airlines are less willing to in- Math Quiz Average math scores* of 15-year-olds in some OECD countries: Finland 544 Germany 503 Korea 542 Slovak Republic 498 Japan 534 Poland 490 Canada 532 Spain 485 Australia 524 tTIMWWMM&jJ Iceland 515 Italy 466 Trance 511 Mexico 385 •Adjusted to make 500 points the average Note: The United Kingdom didn't test enough schools to be counted Source: Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development vest in developmental flying," said an executive at America West. "Given the financial condition of the airline industry, you really don't have any other choice right now." Poor Math Skills Bode 111 for Future Fifteen-year-olds in the U.S. rank near the bottom of industrialized countries in math skills, ahead of only Portugal, Mexico and three other nations, according to a new international comparison that economists say is bad news for long-term economic growth. Two of the study's most unsettling findings: The percentage of top-achieving math students in the nation is about half that of other industrialized countries, and the gap between scores of whites and minority groups—who will make up an increasing share of the labor force in coming decades—is enormous. The U.S. ranked 24th among 29 countries that are members of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, which sponsored the study. The OECD study also looked at reading and science skills, where U.S. students scored slightly higher than in math, and at general problem-solving skills, where they scored close to the bottom. A uniform test was administered last year to students around the world, with OECD monitors ensuring it wasn't selectively given to high performers. Hackers, Thieves Benefit From Wi-Fi Is your wireless computer network dangerously promiscuous? By their very design, wireless devices are constantly sending out signals called "probes" indicating that they are available and seeking Please turn to Next Page What You Need To Succeed Be successful in class and your career with The Wall Street Journal - in p rint and online. Subscribe today! Visit s ubscrlbe.wsj.com/student or call 1-800-975-8602. ^THE WALL STREET JOURNAL Content to Be Available On Open Web Site As Members Wane By JAMES BANDLER Ammaeyri chaa veO an plilnaen . finally For two years, AOL has wrestled with ways to combat the erosion of its Internet subscription business. Its latest plan, putting many of th e service's contents and features onto AOL's free Web site AOL.com (www.aol.com), appears to be a make-or-break effort to survive long term. While the paid service will retain some exclusive features, beefing up AOL.com marks a big step away from AOL's famed "walled garden" approach to the Internet that emphasized exclusivity for paying subscribers. It reflects rapid growth in Internet advertising over the past few months, after a long slump following the 2000 Internet crash. The move will put AOL in direct competition with leading Internet portal sites such as Yahoo Inc., Google Inc. and Microsoft Corp.'s MSN. In the long term, success of the new strategy likely will determine whether AOL stays part of media giant Time Warner Inc. Earlier this year Time Warner decided to hold onto the online service to give it time to develop a new growth strategy, rather than sell the unit cheaply. It rebuffed an approach In a recent America Online TV ad, members have ideas for improving a throng of the Internet. from Barry Diller's IAC/InterActiveCorp, which was interested in buying AOL. InterActiveCorp owns Web services such as Expedia. com and CitySearch. AOL Chief Executive Jonathan Miller convinced Time Warner's board in a presentation in the spring that he could maintain AOL's profit growth in the next couple of years, through both costcutting and developing new businesses such as ad sales, on a beefed-up free Web site. AOL's revenue right now comes overwhelmingly from subscriptions: In the third quarter, ad revenue rose 44% to $257 million, while subscription revenue fell 3% to $1.8 billion in the same period. (About half of th e growth in ad revenue reflected AOL's purchase of an online ad business earlier this year.) Investors think Time Warner made the right call in not selling. "If they can make a transformation that would allow them to take advantage of the big boom in advertising as some Internet companies have done, AOL could be considerably more valuable," said Henry Berghoef, a partner at Harris Associates LP, a shareholder in Time Warner. If the strategy doesn't work after a couple of years. Time Warner isn't likely to keep AOL. But a Time Warner spokesman says the company has no timetable for AOL to prove its strategy. "We're not playing against any clock," adds AOL Vice Chairman Ted Leonsis. To be sure, building a free site without alienating AOL's paying subscribers will be a difficult balancing act. If the free site isn'trich enough in content, it won't attract enough visitors to bring in advertising revenue. But if AOL shovels too many goodies on the free site, it could accelerate the loss of subscribers from its paid service. "That's the needle that has to be threaded," Mr. Leonsis says. "We feel comfortable that we not only know how to do it, but if we execute it properly...we could con- Please turn to Next Page T h e B es t F o u r Y e a r s o * jY o u r L i f . ( a r e o v e r ) CollegeJournal.com from THE WALL STREET JOURNAL. Thousands of timely articles, salary tables and tools, plus 30,000+ jobs at the nation's hottest companies. ©2002 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. oowgmEs 7 DOMgOMES THE WALL STREET JOURNAL (CAMPUS MTM, ESPN Plans to Market Cellphones By JESSE DRUCKER and BRUCE ORWALL Can sports fans watch video highlights of a dropped ball without worrying about a dropped call? ESPN Inc. hopes so. The cable-television sports network plans to enter the hotly competitive U.S. cellphone business, selling wireless subscriptions directly to sports fans under its own brand. The deal marks the biggest entry yet of a company with no phone roots into the U.S. cellular industry. ESPN's new brand, ESPN Mobile, will appear on the phones. The calls will actually travel over the network of Sprint Corp., the country's No. 3 cellular carrier and a critical player in allowing new competitors to enter the wireless industry by renting use of its network. The move, planned for sometime next year, is part of a broader planned entry into the cellphone market by Walt Disney Co.-the majority owner of ESPN. With 172 million Americans having cellphones,- the market for "mobile data" on their screens - news headlines, Web access, sports scores, email, music and photos-is just beginning to take off. Disney believes it has at least two distinct brands, ESPN and Disney, that can be deployed in the wireless market. It is negotiating with several carriers to start a Disney-branded wireless service in 2005 as well. Cellphone customers already can receive ESPN services, such as scores and headlines, on the phones of most major wireless carriers. ESPN's plan is to offer phones that are sports-centric. meaning they won't require multiple clicks to get to such information. The company is betting that a significant number of hard-core sports fans, particularly among the 89.3 million households that receive its main cable channel, will switch their cellular service for such access to sports content. For Sprint, the agreement marks its latest wholesale deal under which it enables other companies to offer telephone services. In 2002, Sprint launched a venture with Virgin Group Ltd. under which the British company resells Sprint's cellular service using the Virgin Mobile USA brand. The carrier now has more than two million U.S. customers. Sprint also has struck deals with AT&T Corp. and Qwest Communications International Inc. to sell cellular service under their brands via Sprint's network. What's News- In Business and Finance AOL Thinks Outside the Wall Continued from Previous Page vert [some of the free users] to AOL customers." The strategy has been in the works for most of this year, although details only recently have begun to emerge. Among features to be added to AOL.com by the second half of next year likely will be full content from some Time Inc. publications such as Time, People, and Sports Illustrated. Visitors likely will be able to check stock quotes and listen to music, though the musical selection won't be as broad as on the paid site. There will be an e-mail service on the free site, though the coveted AOL.com address used by subscribers won't be available for visitors. A spokesman emphasizes the lineup of features on the site hasn't been finalized. The new strategy reverses some of t he changes made by AOL almost two years ago, when the company moved most Time Inc. magazine content off the magazines' free Web sites onto the AOL subscription service. At the time, Mr. Miller was trying to improve AOL's subscription service to stem defection of subscribers to highspeed Internet services offered by cable and phone companies. But the subscriber losses have continued. In the year through Sept. 30, AOL's U.S. subscriber count dropped two million to 22.7 million. AOL isn't starting its free site from scratch. The company already operates a bare-bones free site and numerous free Web services including AOL Instant Messenger, Moviefone and MapQuest. John Buckley, an AOL spokesman, says the current free site is basically a marketing tool for the paid subscription service. "You can look at the current (free) site as a Yugo," Mr. Buckley said, referring to a low-cost Yugoslavian car. "We're going to build a Bentley." AOL customers, who pay $23.90 a month for unlimited dial-up access, will continue to get perks, such as parental controls, that many paying subscribers like. AOL says that it expects the paying site to remain attractive to customers who are concerned about privacy, parental controls and Internet security. Continued from Previous Page to "hook up" with a nearby access point. Evidence is growing that some amateur and professional hackers are using the technology's inherent openness to break into once-secure corporate computer systems where they can read emails, steal data and cause vandalism such as system crashes. Many company computer chiefs are aware of the problem. Most are careful to maintain password-protected and encrypted communications. Some forbid use of wireless networks inside company walls. But wireless technology has a way of sneaking in anyway. Employees who have gotten used to the convenience of wireless networks at home sometimes surreptitiously create networks in their offices so they can carry their laptops into conference rooms and stay connected. Such unauthorized use can circumvent corporate firewalls. What's more, the most widely used wireless encryption standard can be cracked with programs available at no charge on hacker Web sites. A new encryption standard is about to be released, but many existing devices won't be able to use it. Nike Commercial Banned in China China has banned a Nike TV commercial featuring U.S. basketball star LeBron James in a battle with a cartoon kungfu master, citing "indignant feelings among Chinese viewers." The decision is the latest in a string of high-profile rows over advertising that highlights the cultural and political pitfalls that afflict marketing in China for even the sawiest foreign companies. The commercial features Mr. James in a videogame setting defeating a kung fu master and a pair of dragons, an important symbol of traditional Chinese culture. The 19- year-old Mr. James is one of Nike Inc.'s best-known endorsers. Nike says it didn't intend to offend. Odds & Ends The productivity of U.S. workers grew at the slowest pace in nearly two years as output remained steady, worker hours jumped and labor costs increased. Nonfarm business productivity grew at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.8% from July through September, the lowest rate since the fourth quarter of 2002. Th e latest figure also marked a slowing from the 3.9% productivity pace logged in the second quarter. ByJayHorshoy How to contact us: Cam pusEditlon@dowjones.com AT COLLEGEJOURNAL.COM • Six ways to use winter break to explore career interests. • Expand your experience when writing your resume without stretching the truth. • How to launch a job search in January so that you're employed by May. The Ranger News is looking to fill these positions: Come fill out an application at Wyllie D139C Writers for News, Features, Sports Entertainment, and Arts & Culture Cartoonists Graphic Designers Advertising Assistants Web page Designers Copy Editors UW-Parkside 14 The Ranger News December 18, 2004 Senior Sendoffs By Amber Taylor Sports! What else is more rewarding and relaxing after a long, hard day of classes? College is one of the most memorable experiences in one's life, but when it comes to memories, friends, parties, and classes is not what comes to everyone's minds. There are some people who come to college with an additional goal, which is hoping to be scouted out while doing the one thing that they love best... playing sports. What about those who have been playing for UW-Parkside for more than a few seasons? With classes, homewoik, and studying for exams these student-athletes have dedicated their time, effort, and much more to representing UW-Parkside with full heart. Here are just two seniors who are graduating this year who have dedicated so much of their college lives in helping the Rangers shine! Name: Melanie Bu blitz Age: 22 Sport: Cross Country & Track Years played at UW-Parkside: Three Her favorite moment as a studentathlete: Winning the 5k handicap Major: Nursing & Spanish Future plans: To find a good job at a hospital in Madison or Milwaukee Name: Brook Strickland Age: 21 Years of playing at UW-Parkside: Four Her favorite moment as a studentathlete: Beating an undefeated team from Lewis University Major: Nursing Future plans include: Moving back to St. Louis to practice nursing while possibly working on earning her masters degree Good Luck to all of the studentathletes who are graduating this year! Go into the future with an open heart and reach for the stars. Never let the fear of failure stop you from succeeding. THANKS 1UALLUI 1 HE UW-PARKSIDE ATHLETES FOR THE MEMORIES AND FOR YOUR HARD WORK, SWEAT, TEARS, AND CONSTANT DEDICATION TO MAKING UW-PARKSIDE A MORE POSITIVE PLACE FOR ALL...THE BEST OF LUCK TO YOU ALL IN THE FUTURE AND FOREVER. -The Ranger News Staff % : v? 1 IIP H ' 1" / Sgi ! 1|| if t, tfc % * 1It » 1 ...i'" ;JPfvl ' „ M' \ fy ' &S i fIR ~ y' • 111? * f-v s J$$&&&• 4 mm Women's Basketball Team Routs Knights Kromm, Weir; & Schieve Lead UW-Parkside Offensive Assualt UW-Parkside's Stephanie Johnson, a senior center, battles against Bellarmine defenders. BY RUSSELL HARRIS Sports Editor The UW-Parkside Women's Basketball Team hosted the Bellarmine Knights in a Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) game in the DeSimone Gymnasium. Last season, the Knights finished with the second best record in the GLVC, so the Lady Rangers knew coming in that they were facing an experienced, battle tested team. UW-Parkside lost 80-57 to Bellarmine in the GLVC Tournament at Evanston, 111. last sea son. Six UW-Parkside players finished in double figures. The 64-second half points are a school record! UW-Paikside fell just short of the school record for most points scored in one game. One has to go back to January 31, 1988, when UW-Parkside tossed in 108 points in a win over Division I team, Northeastern Illinois (a university that no longer has any athletic programs). Carrie Schieve, a junior guard, scored 25 points including four three pointers. Cany Weir is a senior guard/forward who played her high school ball at West Allis Hale. Weir added 24 points, snared 12 rebounds, and had four assists. Sammy Kromm, a senior center, a 5-10 center, tossed in 20 points and Mackenzie Heise, a freshman guard and Omro, Wis. native, contributed 12. Jen Briar, a 5- 10 senior forward, scored 11 points while Linda Glick, a sophomore guard and Slinger, Wis. native, added 10 for die Lady Rangers. The Lady Rangers scored 64 points in the second half! Schieve, a Janesville Craig High School product, played aggressively and controlled the ball for UW-Parkside and played solid defense. Weir hit a jumper and was fouled and hit the free throw to convert a three point play to tie the score at 17-17. It was a 62-59 Bellarmine lead at halftime. It was a heated contest with a Bellarmine player drawing a technical foul with 5:31 to play in the half. Kromm scored half of her points during a 15-6 run that put the Lady Rangers ahead by 11 points and they never trailed again. UW-Parkside ran up and down the court well during the second half and scored points on transition baskets, second chance opportunities, and made some key shots down the stretch. The attendance at this game was excellent and the UW-Parkside fans get into the game and have a lot of fun cheering on this energetic and exciting young team. 15 The Ranger News December 18, 2004 Former UW-Parkside Women's Basketball Player Honored On August 7, at Quarry View Park in Franklin, Wis., a ceremony was held to rename that facility as Christine Rathke Park. Christine Rathke was a 20-year-old junior who was killed in a tragic car crash in February of 2003. Friends of the Rathke family worked on the project for several months as a way to create a positive place for the community to remember Christine. Pam Bombien headed up the project. A new sign, paid for by the city, was unveiled that day in honor of the change in name of the park. A public ceremony was held which featured members of the city, some family members and friends speaking on behalf of Christine. The Franklin High School Girls Basketball Team paid for a plaque that was installed on a rock. Rathke was a huge Michael Jordan fan throughout her life and wore his number (23) in grade school, high school and here at UW-Parkside. The city's grade school girls all wanted to play basketball with her. According to a news source in Franklin, "She was a hero to those kids in more ways than one, not only athletically. She was just nice to eveiybody. She made everybody feel at home." She was a great model for the girls and coaches told them that this (like Rathke) is the way that we want you to play. Her last game played with UW-Parkside was at DeSimones Gymnasium. Rathke scored a season high 20 points and snared five rebounds. Rathke was awarded a full scholarship at Southeast Missouri State University after graduating from Franklin High School where she was a star player. She spent two years there, but made the decision to play her remaining college ball closer to her family and friends. Christine Rathke, who died in February 2003, was a clutch part of the women's basketball team. A park in Franklin was recently named after her. Weir Reaches Career Milestone! Carrie Weir, a senior guard, has become the ninth player m the history of the women's basketball program to score 1,000 points. The histonc jump shot to put her over 1,000 points was made in a grnne agains^t®* Unfortunately, drat game was not played here at the ^Sunon- Gym^.um, Weir is a native of West Allis, Wis., and is currently playing some of the most productive basketball of her impressive career at UW-Parkside. Thus far, is averaging 18.9 points a game on the season. Congratulau™, Cinn^ The other eight players who have surpassed the 1,000-point mark m their careers at UW-Parkside are fisted below: * Sammy Kromm (1354 points entering this season) * Laurie Pope (1342 career points) * Heather Bogenschneider (1,293 career points) * Ann Scmid (1,195 career points) * Brenda Van Cuick (1,188 career points) ifc Robin Henschel (1,172 career points) * Jeanne Jacobs (1,083 career points) * Susie Brugioni (1,049 career points) Carrie Weir, newest addition to the UW-Parkside 1,000 club. 16 The Ranger News December 18,2004 Ask Dave BY RUSSELL HARRIS Sports Editor The Ranger News had another opportunity to sit down with UW-Parkside's Athletic Director, Dave Williams, to discuss events/issues related to athletic programs. Here is what Dave had to say during our most recent discussion: Q: Do all of Wisconsin-athletes pay for at least a part of their schooling? A: "Yes, and there is not a single student-athlete here at UW-Parkside who gets a 'full ride.' A full ride is defined as tuition, fees, room, board, and books. In college athletics, the few people in the country receiving full rides are Division I athletes, like high profile football or basketball players. Division II is made up of partial scholarships and partial scholarships here at UW-Parkside means airy where from a $500 scholarship to a $7,000 scholarship. It depends on the person, the sport, and many different things. There is not a single student-athlete here at UW-Parkside that is on a full scholarship to attend school here." Q: What does being a member of a team Q: What are a couple of the benefits that UW-Parkside gains from thenathletic programs? A: "The university receives a lot of publicity and a lot of advertising (Kenosha News & Racine Journal Times)." Q: What else are student-athletes giving up to be student-athletes? A: "If they're practicing 10-20 hours per week to practice, they give up the ability to have a part-time job. If you spend 10-20 practicing with your team, it will make getting a part-time job in the library or at Circuit City or wherever else, a lot more difficult. The amount of money that they can earn is definitely affected. In addition, they have to be on campus to practice for their sport when other students don't. The fall teams have to be at UW-Parkside a month prior to the start of school. When a normal student is working their summer job bringing in maybe $1,000- $2,000 or more, the student-athlete is preparing themselves for their sport. They have to give up their jobs that much earlier. The winter sports (men and women's basketball, wrestling. Baseball and softball teams can start early, too) don't even get a winter break. Our women's basketball really mean here at the university? Our athletes do work very hard and do team has a game on December 28th and mclun? deserve the scholarship money that theythe men on December im, meaning including meeting academic requirements, ^ f J J that ^ Christmas break is limited to staying conditioned andi maintaining the ability receive. We are out there working hard to Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Some to perform at a veiy high level. Division II & years that I've been around, thev have had athletics is a veiy highly skilled caliber of SUppOlt OUrSelVCS. I do not believe that we to be here on the day after Christmas. A rsncceTd 'SZ&JZZZZZ should be fully funded by segregated fees 'TkS XZZ2ZSZZZ2ZZ and the university where we do not have here, they are practicing and playing and living on campus. That's another financial situation. They are paying for their own T-X meals because food service is closed." —DaveWilliams UW-Parkside £J^tavolved in studentathlete Athletic Director A: Tlle student_athletes d° t^s for the good of the department and for the teams •" 1 to do whatever it is that they need to do. Currently, SUFAC gives us $290,000. This gets split up between 15 athletic programs and then each athletic program is assigned a fundraising expectation that is placed on them. It's different for every team based on things like the amount of travel they have to do or the amount of people on that team. The lowest that any team here has to fund is about $9,000, and the most is around $25,000. That is just to play their normal schedules. The amount of $25,000 certainly supplements the money that SUFAC gives us. When the money is split up and given to the individual teams, each coach looks at the amount of money allocated from segregated fees and lets say he or she knows their going to spend so much over that amount. Then, they have to raise the difference by themselves to meet our budget." time our men or women's cross country team tf> maLp nm/ rnnt members normally run it in I'd like to see the dlly lilUIlcy. average student come out to the baseball field and try to hit one of our pitcher's curveballs. It's high-level. Our student-athletes are required to stay up to par with their competitors." Q: What types of scholarships do UWParkside student-athletes usually receive? Can you tell us about some of the things that might be required of a student-athlete? . A: "There's a full range of scholarships that our student-athletes are on, some rather small and some rather large. The most are in the middle. Let's say it's a full tuition scholarship, which is about $5,000. That's a very typical scholarship here at UW-Parkside. It is the responsibility of that student-athlete to represent the university and to be more accountable for the things that he or she does, plus the extra work that is required of them. We haveo ur student-athletes go to student table sessions and there are practices that they must attend. When you take any sport, they can practice 10 hours in there out season. There are two different types of seasons, an in season and an out of season For the basketball team, it is when they can start to practice, October 15, until the end of their season in March. Anything else is considered as outside of season. Even on the outside of season, the coaches can require that they practice 10 hours per week. During the in season, they can practice up to 20 hours per week. That does not include all of the away trips to games and some other activities that they have to participate in So, if you look at it strictly as a part-time job, if you take the number of hours that an student-athlete has to put in versus their scholarship money, I'll guarantee that they don't make as much as a dollar an hour. That is one part of the financial situation, the amount of work that the student-athlete has to do to receive their scholarship.' Q: What are some things that student-athletes do to raise funds? A: A lot of different activities. We do booster clubs, student-athletes working concessions at the Bradley Center and Great America, and the main thing that we do a lot of camps and clinics. We offer camps and clinics to youth of the Kenosha and Racine areas and teach those kids how to play basketball, baseball, soccer, etc. There is a great demand for this type of program in the area. It is also a great way for our programs to get out and to gain some exposure in the community." 17 The Ranger News December 18, 2004 Sports Shots Men & Women's Basketball Teams Double Team St. Louis Men's Basketball Team Sends Bellarmine Packing Clark, Deacon, and Ferstenou Pose Triple Threat On November 28, the UW-Parkside Men's Basketball Team took on Missouri-St.Louis Rivermen at St. Louis. Both teams finished near the bottom of the Great Lakes Valley Conference last season with nearly identical records, but so far this season the Rangers have an edge over the Rivermen. Kyle Clark, the freshman guard from Kenosha's St Joseph's High School, scored 23 points and grabbed five rebounds, while 6-6 Brad Ferstenou added 16 points and seven rebounds. Ferstenou, a Burlington, Wis. native, was almost red shirted this season, but his play impressed coaches tremendously and plans were altered. Tyrone Deacon, a 6-2 freshmen point guard, tossed in 14 points and snared five rebounds. The Rangers overcame a 14-point deficit starting hallway through the first half. UW-Parkside took a 32-31 lead into the half. The Rangers shot a respectable 56 percent from the field for the game. Clark, Deacon, and Ferstenou combined to find the net on 18 of 33 field goals! Weir's 25 Helps Sink Riverwomen Chi November 28, the Lady Rangers also traveled to St. Louis to play the Riverwomen. On the women's side, Carrie Weir, a senior guard/forward, scored 25 points to lead UWParkside to a 76-65 victory. Weir made 10-16 shots from the field, was 4-4 from the free throw line, grabbed six rebounds, and added four assists. It was the first Great Lakes Valley Conference win for the Lady Rangers this season. Carrie Schieve, a junior guard from Janesville, Wis., scored 14 points. Schieve is one of four Lady Rangers who played in all 27 games last season. Jen Braier, a 5-10 senior forward, contributed 11 points and grabbed eight rebounds. Braier showed her aggressiveness on the boards and is the vocal leader on the team. Sammy Kromm, a senior center, tossed in 10 points. TheLady Rangers led Missouri-St. Louis 30-23 at the half. Missouri-St. Louis made a comeback to make it 63-60 with 4:07 left in the game. The Lady Rangers made some key tree throws down the stretch, including three by Kromm and one from Weir. Lmda Glick, a 5-8 sophomore guard from Slinger, Wisconsin, scored late to help UW-Parkside secure the win. Men & Women's Basketball Teams Split With Kentucky Wesleyan Rangers Mount Comeback But Fall Short Against Panthers Following their November 28 victory in St. Louis against the Rivermen, the UWParkside Men's Basketball Team hosted the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers (Nov. 30) the DeSimone Gymnasium here on the campus of UW-Parkside. T1hero was agoocd-s*ed crowd on hand, but unfortunately they had to witness their Rangers tall behind 17 pom midway through the first half. However, the Rangers got back into the game when Gareth Mdkowski a 6-3 minor guard, scored a basket to make it 57-55 with 10:20 to go. Then it was Tvrone Deacons turn The 6-2 freshman point guard and Michigan State transler, hit a three-pointer to get the Rangers withiri 67-63. But the Panthers scored on key possessions imdconverted some free throws, shutting the door on ™s,de. KyteCfc*. a freshman noint guard had 17 points, in another strong perlormance. Teammate Boutelle a 6-9 jumor'center from Sheboygan, Wis., and Joe pornt gtmrd uW-Mrlwaukee transfer, and native of Pewaukee W.s boto added 17 pomts. C^echowicz made five three pomters, demonstrating his skills from downtown. Th Rangers went 11-30 from beyond the arc as a team. Kromm, Weir, & Braier SpelIJ>»uble ^ ^^ a Panthers in helprng the Lady Rangem to ™to^&™n. the 5-10 native, scored 23 fxiint, Weir, wht> hah» °°omds „ points in die second half due to otd trouble^ fklOft»«dConference the Lady Rangers won by a final score ot ^ Panthers defeated contest. This was a vtnyhad momentum coming two ot the toughest teams in the lea,,, . Northern Kentucky Norse and the into DeSimones Gymnasium. Those teams are with 1;43 le£^ but Kromm Indianapolis Greyhounds. The Panthers cu e Parkside a 72-66 lead. Braier's converted a three-point play with 1:17 to go to give UTO*«de & rebounding helped give the Lady Rangers the edge on the boards 43 33. Rangers Rally to Defeat Knights On December 4, the UW-Parkside Men's Basketball Team hosted the Bellarmine Knights in a GLVC matchup. Bellarmine got out to a quick start and led the Rangers by as many as 19 points in the first half. Junior guard, Gareth Malkowski, scored 17 ot his game-high 25 points in the second half, while freshman forward, Brad Ferstenou, added 17 points and eight rebounds. UW-Paikside definitely owned the second half and more than doubled the Knights point production in that half. Once again, Michigan State transfer, Tyrone Deacon, looked sharp scoring all of his 13 points in the second half. The Rangers made some big plays down the stretch including a Malkowski three-pointer with 1:42 lelt in the game. UW-Parkside Basketball Teams Play GLVC Games in Indianapolis Greyhounds All-American Guard Is Edge In See-Saw Battle The UW-Parkside Men's Basketball Team played at Indianapolis on December 9 and played an impressive game, only to come up short, 76-70. The Rangers trailed by as many as 14 points and came back to take a live-point lead only to see that margin dissipate. Th<-> say that big time players make big plays, and that is exactly what David Logan, an A - American guard came up with in this contest. Logan scored 34 points on 9-16 shooting (8 out of 12 from three-point land), and was 8-8 from the free throw lme. Logan also notched three assists and three steals. Logan's three-pointer with 44 seconds remaining gave the Greyhounds a 74-69 lead. Tyron Deacon, a freshman point guard, scored 18 points and live assists for UW-Parkside, while Gareth Malkowski, a junior guard, added 15 points. Schieve Slows Down Greyhounds Came Schieve, a junior guard, scored a collegiate best 30 points m InAanapota.on December 4 as the Lady Rangers derailed Indianapolis on their home floor 81^kit was the Lady Rangers fourth straight win and stopped the Greyhounds 15 game-winn g streak The Greyhounds are ranked 17th. Schieve made 5 out ot 8 attempts from down town helprng UW-Parkside spring off to a quick start. Sammy Kromm, a senior cen , Sd in ifpoints and added 11 rebounds, a game-lugh. Came Wen, a semor guard/ forward, added 15 points in hefping g.ve OT-Parks.de an important early season m UW-Parkside Basketball Teams Double-Up In Indiana... h,gh school ball at snared a team-high eight rebounds and tossed m five points. The defense has beenmpressiw M ^ ^ UW-Paikside held a 47-37 lead helping the Lady Rangers overpo . P ;d ^ ,d ^ ^ st Joseph's at the half. From the start of the second half. UW-Pmks.de - e attack, which allowed fte Lady £££connecting on 11- Came Wen, a semor guard/forward, scor^. .pmrtg.» 'Came Schieve, a « 19 shot attempts. Sammy Kromm, a sem - UW-Parkside forced junior guard, .md Jen Bnar, a 5-10 semmsecond half SL Joseph's S t J o s e p h ' s i n t o f o u r t u r n o v e r s m te U h M o g . ^ ^ ««w its field goal percentage go from 50 percent m mc 18 The Ranger News December 18, 2004 Goral Becomes 78th UW-Parkside Champion in Open's 33-year History! UW-Parkside Holds Wisconsin Open Wrestling Championships On December 4, UW-Parkside hosted the Wisconsin Open Wrestling Championships at the Petretti Field house and approximately 160 wrestlers from 15 schools competed. The Wisconsin Open is the longest running early season wrestling tournament in the state. UW-Parkside's John Goral was the only Ranger on the day to win a championship. He defeated Clint Salisbury, who is from the University of Findlay (Ohio), on a 4-3 decision in a 198-pound match. Goral became the 78th UW-Parkside champion in this tournaments 33-year history. The next closest school is UW-LaCrosse who has 42 champion's, UW-Stevens Point is next with 27 champions, and UWWhitewater with 26 champions. Amongst second place finishers are Matt Fiordirosa (149-pounds), Fred Great Lakes Valley Conference Men's Basketball Standings As of Dec. 10.2004 Team SlU-Edwardsville S. Indiana Quincy Kentucky Wesleyan Saint Joseph's Indianapolis N. Kentucky UW-Parkside Bellarmine Missouri-St. Louis Lewis Win 3 4 3 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 GLVC Loss 0 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 2 4 4 Joseph (157-pounds), Rick Schmoll (184-pounds), and A.J Morgan (165- pounds). Morgan finished first on November 20 when the UW-Parkside Wrestling Team traveled to Mequon to compete in the Concordia Open. Morgan defeated Augustana's Brian Daley that day for UW-Parkside's only championship in that event. All four of UW-Parkside's second place finishers on December 4 lost on decisions. The Ranger's Craig DeGreef took third in the 125-pound weight class and Ben Thiem took third in the 174- pound weight class. UW-Parkside's Matt Meyer finished fourth in the 285-pound weight class. The Rangers travel to Indianapolis for their next match. The annual Mid West Classic will be held Friday-Saturday, January 7-8. Check your local newspaper or go to the wrestling web site on the UWParkside athletic page for results. Pet. 1.000 0.800 0.750 0.400 0.500 0.500 0.400 0.400 0.333 0.200 0.200 Win 8 5 5 4 3 4 5 2 4 2 4 OVERALL Loss 2 2 2 3 3 2 3 6 2 6 4 Pet. 0.800 0.714 0.714 0.571 0.500 0.647 0.625 0.250 0.667 0.250 0.500 A UW- Parkside wrestler takes on an opponent at the Wisconsin Open. Women's Basketball Standings As of Dec. 10.2004 Team Quincy UW-Parkside Lewis Bellarmine S. Indiana Indianapolis Kentucky Wesleyan N. Kentucky SlU-Edwardsville Saint Joseph's Missouri-St. Louis Win 4 4 3 2 3 2 2 2 1 1 0 GLVC Loss 0 1 2 1 2 2 3 3 2 3 5 Pet. 0.100 0.800 0.600 0.667 0.400 0.500 0.400 0.400 0.333 0.250 0.000 Win 6 8 Overall Loss 2 3 4 1 2 2 4 5 4 5 7 Pet. 0.750 0.727 0.500 0.800 0.750 0.750 0.500 0.286 0.556 0.286 0.125 19 The Ranger News December 18, 2004 Great Lakes Valley Conference Announces Expansion: Drury, Rockhurst, Missouri-Rolla Set To Join GLVC SPORTS EDITOR S NOTE: Wrth the 2005-2006 season rapidly approaching, the contents of this press release became more pertinent to the Great Lakes Valley Conference and even more so to most of our universities athletic programs. The addition of the following schools will provide the conference with added visibility in new markets. Furthermore, UW-Parkside athletic programs will be seeing a new spectrum of student-athletes and competition. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - The Great lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) and the Council of Presidents have announced that Drury University (Springfield, Mo.), Rockhurst LJniversity (Kansas City, Mo.), and the University of Missouri-Rolla (Rolla, Mo.) will join the league for the 2005- 2006 academic year. The addition of these three institutions will bring the GLVC's membership to 14 schools, tying it with the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) and the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) as the fifth largest conference in NCAA Division II. There are a total of 23 NCAA Division II conferences in the country. "Our institutional representatives have been discussing conference expansion for the past two years and are delighted to welcome Drury, Rockhurst, and Missouri-Rolla to the GLVC," said GLVC Commissioner Jim Naumovich. "All three institutions have outstanding academic reputations, strong presidential leadership, and boast solid athletic programs. We feel their addition to the GLVC greatly strengthens our conference, and provides our member schools with a presence and additional visibility in three new markets (Springfield, Kansas City, and Rolla, Mo.)." The GLVC last expanded in 1995 when the University of Missouri- St. Louis joined as the leagues 12th member. Indiana University-Purdue University, Ft. Wayne left the GLVC in 2001 to pursue NCAA Division I membership status. The league has remained at 11 institutions since that time. Each year more than 2,500 student-athletes participate in 17 conference championships. The GLVC has won a total of 10 NCAA Division Basketball National Championships (i.e. nine men's titles and one women's tide). In addition, the GLV C has had a team participate in the men's basketball title game for 10 consecutive years. Competitive at both the regional and national level in all sports, the GLVC features the use of some wood bats in regular season and conference tournament baseball games. The conference also sponsors the largest number of women's golf teams participating in NCAA Division II. The current membership in the GLVC includes five of the leagues charter member - Bellarmine University (Louisville, Ky.), Kentucky Wesleyan (Owensboro, Ky), Saint Joseph's College (Rensselaer, Ind.), the University of Indianapolis (Indianapolis, Ind.), University of Southern Indiana (Evansville, Ind.). These schools along with Ashland University (Ashland, Ohio) formed the GLVC in 1978. Other league members includes - Lewis University (Romeoville, 111.), Northern Kentucky University (Highland Heights, Ky.), Quincy University (Quincy, 111.), Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (Edwardsvillle, 111.), the University of Missouri-St. Louis (St. Louis, Mo.), and the University of Wisconsin- Parkside (Kenosha, Wis.) Work will begin in July 2004 to begin developing 14-team schedules for the 2005-2006 season. STUDENT LEADERS MAKE AN IMPRESSION! Orientation Leader Resident Advisor Health Educator Sponsored by Student BE ONE . . : . ' . Lid , : Leadership Position! '%• - Wck applications at; Res Student Activities, Student Health & Counseling Center, Office o* Multicultural Student Affairs, Ranger v 7" ; 7 ' card Office, & Wellness center. Available on-lfne at www.iwllfe.uwp.edu Leadership Selection CcmRtfttpC It's Coming! PAB's, Annual casino Night 7pm Hj Union Square j Thursday, Jan. 20th ^7^ mark the Date! The Ranger News December 18, 2004 Low Visibility Conditions? Not On This Watch. by Nicholas Michael Ravnikar "America is like a salad bowl," said Lindsay Nehls. It's a variation on a familiar metaphor, but one perhaps too often taken for granted. A sampling of different ingredients dances on the tongue, sparks the palette and the imagination. Wearing black t-shirts and blue jeans, students from a range of racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds introduced themselves to the crowd and proclaimed, "I am an American." Each would go on to explain their unique ancestry, perceptions of U.S. culture, and interpretations of the symbols encountered in U.S. life. One student addressed the audience, "Mi nombre es Fermin Mercado y yo soy un Americano." ("My name is Fermin Mercado and I am an American.") He would go on to inspire the audience with the words, "An American is someone who doesn't hold anyone down, who has their own style." The presentation, entitled "What Does it mean to be an American?" featured students from professor Fay Akindes's Ethnic Studies 201 class (Concepts and Methods). Part of a 3-hour event on Dec. 8th called "Making Visible the Invisible: Students Speak Out On Race & Racism At UW-Parkside," students closed their performance by turning the question onto the audience in Union Square: "What does it mean to be an American?" Audience members described their performance as "powerful," "courageous," and "surprisingly honest." According to Professor Akindes, the students received such a positive response from their peers and professors and, since many people missed it, they decided to do it again in the Union Cinema on Dec. 16. Professor Akindes was thrilled with the event. "As a professor I'm interested in how personal reflection and performance work as teaching/learning tools, specifically as alternatives to more traditional approaches to teaching/ learning," she said. "Speaking to others as human beings [seems] obvious and common sense, but it's an aim of teaching and learning about difference. It's a lot more difficult to achieve than it appears to be." Conversation murmured and mingling continued during the brief intermission, but the audience was drawn to a harsh silence as five white-cloaked and hooded figures took to the stage. The red Ku Klux Klan crosses were like bloody hearts upon their chests. The problematics of civil liberty and free speech became frustratingly apparent contradictions of democracy. Someone in the audience whispered loudly to their neighbor, "Can they be here?" Stepping behind the microphone, Skyla Roper contrasted the threatening figures' immobile presence. According to research conducted by students in Yanick St. Jean's Sociology 323 "Institutional Racism" class, she said, there may be informally organized white supremacists in the UW-Parkside's community. University policy allows for any students to organize—even if they are supremacists. Several students of mixed culural backgrounds dressed up as Klu Klux Klan members for effect during "Making the Visible Invisible" on December 9. However, as the audience would soon learn, racism doesn't always announce its presence with a costume. Presenting on subjects ranging from diversity among staff and student populations to the growth and importance of minority organizations such as Parkside Asian Organization, Black Student Union and Latinos Unidos, the students emphasized the importance of feeling "a sense of belonging." Community is a task for each individual. Other research conducted by the class showed discriminatory practices in security policies administration toward student organizations. Certain organizations were required to have increased security at additional costs, where others who held events of the same size and quality were given a lower security level, students said. Quick to praise equity, however, students lauded the fairness with which campus police administer justice. Out of 251 arrests on campus in the past year, 197 have been white. Students also evaluated the university's Plan 2008, which contributed financially to the event, but were critical of its shortcomings. "Diversity is not a gold star," said August Marie Wagner-Richardson. "Our diversity awards [....] are pieces of dead wood with iron plates slapped on them." Ernesto Che Guevara looked on proudly from her t-shirt. In a moment of brief disclaimer, one student gave closure to the presentation, saying that, "Our intention was not to bash Parskide, but to put it in a sociological perspective." Following St. Jean's class's "Deconstructing the House of Academic Racism One Pillar at a Time," was a sampling of 'rough cuts' from students enrolled in Professor Katherine Gregory's Communications 370 Communication and Social Change. A variety of videos explored the mediation of messages in Hip Hop cultures. Focusing on the intersections of fashion, gender, graffiti and the changes Hip Hop has undeigone—from its roots in social activism to "commercial cooptation"— the videos were an example of agency in cultural identification One short from student Nicole Durler followed a young graffiti artist in Milwaukee who explained the significance that graffiti has as a mode of social communication in an urban environment. A panel discussion mediated by Story Cont. on page 23. HI Artwork at the top of this page was created by Kristen Anderson. | The work was on dispay In f Art Gallery near the theater. 21 The Ranger News December 18, 2004 Water of Life, Nectar of the Gods? BY JASON GRIFFES It was a typical Milwaukee evening in a typical Milwaukee bar. Ready to pony up on his bill, a man in a kilt walked to the bartender. '"What's under the kilt?" asked a fellow sipping on a beer. "Your wife's lipstick," he replied. Tom Hall's story was greeted with hearty laughter. The scotch tasting had already begun, and the crowd was becoming more jovial. On November 30, the Friends of the Parkside Library sponsored a presentation entitled "The Water of Life." Tom Hall, attorney, and scotch enthusiast, was the gracious host of the evening, along with his wife Nancy Pierce, a member of Friends of the Library. For an informative and exciting hour and a half, Hall explored the history and process of crafting scotch whiskey, emphasizing the many different types and flavors available. Nancy started the night with an introduction and the promise of some tasting to come, to the surprise and dehght of the now more alert crowd in attendance. Tom then walked to the front of the room to begin sharing his love of scotch as a culture piece and beverage. The Gaelic word from which the English language derives whiskey is "usgebeatha," which actually means "water of life." Scotch is any type of whiskey that is aged in a cask in Scotland for a minimum of three years; however, the best varieties are much older than that. Hall and Pierce both agreed that three-year scotches would best serve as paint remover. He began by taking the group back to the land of bagpipes, rolling green hills, and of course, the namesake of scotch itself - Scotland. Delving into the four main areas of UW-Parkside Religious Perspectives Organization Invites The Secular Humanist Alternative BY NICHOLAS MICHAEL RAVNIKAR On December 6 the Perspectives on Religious Issues committee, headed by Professors Morris Firebaugh and Wayne Johnson, invited DJ Grothe to speak on "The Secular Humanist Alternative." Grothe, program director for the transnational nonprofit SUNY-Buffalo based Center for Inquiry (CFI), began his presentation by asserting, "There is nothing more interesting or important to study than religion." He went on to state, "One's education is not complete without a study of comparative religion." Exploring the topic further, he suggested that the goal of a college education is "to promote critical inquiry." Despite charges issued by constituents of what Grothe referred to as "the Christian right" since the 1980s, secular humanism is not a religion. While critics have equated the pro-scientific secular humanist position as atheist, Grothe contended that an ethical outlook is not the only requisite for religion. He contrasted the secular position by pointing to examples of "religious humanism," such as John Dewey's contributions to "The Humanist Manifesto," as well as the Unitarian religious philosophy. Secular humanism, he said, is defined by having a method of inquiry, a cosmic world-view and ethical principals. The evaluation of any claim is subject to critical, scientific thinking. Two forces have been opponents of the secular humanist outlook on university campuses and in public schools, Grothe said, noting strange bedfellows in organizations such as Campus Crusade for Christ alongside post-Modem thought. Christian thinkers and activists argue that if the secular humanist alternative can promote scientific theory, such as evolution, then religious theories of creationism should apply as well. Grothe showed a clip from a video entitled "Mind Seige," featuring Tim LeHaye and David Noebel, that called for a Christian approach to the study of every academic discipline. According to Grothe, post-Modem thought, on the other hand, argues against objectivity and claims that science constructs mythic narratives just as much as any religion. The secular humanist alternative, Grothe claims, seeks to ground intellectual thought with the maximization of individual freedom and autonomy. It supports a social philosophy committed to democracy, and seeks to transcend sexist boundaries. As an alternative to either post- Modernism or religious fundamentalism, secular humanism "supports the goal of the university if the goal of the university is free and critical inquiry," Grothe said, noting that UN delegates support this position. CFI was founded in 1996 as the Campus Freethought Alliance, changing its name in 2004. They are "dedicated to promoting and defending human reason, science and freedom of inquiry in education," according to their mission statement The 'Terspectives on Religious Issues" group at UW-Parkside presents forums examining various topics in the philosophy of religion. All forums are held at noon in Union 105 on the first Monday of each month. Next in the series (February 7), UWParkside history Professor Sandra Moats will be asking the question, 'Were Our Founding Fathers Really Christian?' Other topics for 2005 include morality, fundamentalism, and "dropping out of religioa" Scotland, Hall explored both well-known and small distilleries. Whether from the Highlands, Lowlands, the Spey, and Islay, each distillery produces a scotch with distinctive flavors and styles. The journey then moved into the distilleries themselves and the process of making "the water of life." The ingredients are simple: water, malted barley, yeast, heat, time, and "most importantly magic," said Hall. The magic comes from the distillers themselves and the "noses" that blend them. No one knows for sure what happens to the brew when it is in the casks for the many years that it ages. The atorementioned "nose" is possibly one of the best jobs available on Earth. As blenders of whiskey, they are the ones that are responsible for the plethora of flavors and aromas that emanate from a good scotch. The job is not easily obtained. A good nose can taste and smell up to thirty different flavors or aromas in one scotch, and knows how to blend different casks — the wooden barrels it is aged in — to create the most desired scotches in the world. "Real men drink their scotch straight," Flail joked. While this myth may reflect a macho point of view, it is the best way to taste and appreciate the unique flavors and aromas of each unique variety. Tom Hall did state, however, that scotch should be consumed according to the preferences of the taster. The presentation wasn't limited to using scotch for drinking either. Hall included breakfast, dinner and desert recipes that can be spiced up with a splash of scotch added to the dishes. Some students (and possibly faculty?) might think that getting drunk on scotch in the library sounds like fun. But the presentation reinforced the benefits of responsible consumption. A good scotch should not be hammered down with the sole purpose of getting drunk in mind. No, a good scotch should be sipped and appreciated for its unique aromas and flavors. When this is done, it is possible to savor the drink's unique fermentation, as it should be. IF you are interested In contributing your creative writing. Visual Art or Commentary To the Arts & Culture Section. Please Contact The Page Editor At: Flaccid revolution@Hotmail.com imons 22 100 Words or Less Why doesn't PSGA do much to help the students. The President Chris Semenas, spent most of the 2004 fall semester trying to get Kerry elected. I would have rather seen a leader who cared more about participation than personal agenda. In your April 15 issue, the Ranger interviewed the three presidential candidates. Chris went on to say that he wanted to connect with the students using the Ranger News and WIPZ, but he hasn't done that. I listen to WIPZ and read the Ranger. In fact, he hasn't done much to change student life at all. —Silent Observer Is the Ranger News supposed to be a magazine or a newspaper? It seems to me that you are having an identity crisis. I know that you are improving all the time, but we get a solidly consistent format? Keep up the good work and I'll keep reading. -Ranger Fan I h ave two serious petpeeves. One is the whole "cell phone ringing in class" thing, and the other is when people pack up their bags five minutes before class lets out. Honestly, it reminds me of things people used to do in high school, and I hate it. People should just grow up a little bit and be responsible for turning off their cell phones and patient when there is only a little bit less time in class. -Feeling Like a Baby Sitter I agree with whoever wrote the paragraph about PAB in your last issue. They would work so much better for the Parkside community if they did provided a service for student organizations rather than miscellaneous events. Thank you. —PSGA Detective Any member of the UW-Parkside community can write 100 words or less for publication in this column. Including a name is optional unless the writer is making a statement against an individual, in which case including a name is necessary. Slanderous, libelous, or misleading submissions will not be printed. E-mail your submissions to rangernews@uwp.edu with the subject "100 Words." The Ranger News December 18, 2004 On Violence and Releasing Aggression BY ANDREW KRUPP On December 10, 2004,1 was involved in a panel of non-violence. I enjoyed the privilege of speaking in front of the audience of police, school staff, and other leaders in the community about my experience with violence. The people around me had serious problems with violence in their lives. I have not, but I told my story on how I grew up in a non-violent environment, which led me to keep non-violence as one of my core beliefs as I go through life. I told the group that I was a pacifist and I believe that war is not the answer to resolve international conflict or any other type of between individuals or groups. After my speech was over, a woman asked me why I play rugby, the most violent game I've ever seen, and still call myself a pacifist. I didn't know how to answer her at that moment, but the question did make me think. It is true that I hold non-violence as a core belief of mine, but yet I play a sport in which people literally pile on top of each other and at times even kick and punch each other just for possession of the ball. After much thinking about the woman's question I realized that violent sports are a healthier way to vent anger and frustration rather than releasing it in the real world. When it comes to real world situations, violence doesn't work because every time a person hits someone, the defender will always want to hit back. Even if the defender cannot hit back during a violent engagement, they will want to hit back later in an action many of us know well called revenge. In Rugby, if you have a problem with a player on the opposing team, all you have to do is tackle him when he has the ball. In this case, the player that you tackled will probably want to tackle you back, but after the game are over the cycle ends and everyone starts a new. Playing rugby makes my being a pacifist a lot easier by allowing me an outlet for any aggression that I may have. I think I speak on the behalf of most of the UW-Parkside rugby team when I say rugby allows me vent any anger that I may have, keep my sanity, have a good time, and even develop a sense of camaraderie with my team mates. A person can be a pacifist and still play rugby, wrestling, football and other sports that some would label as violent, just as long as players keep their aggression on the playing field and nowhere else. — 23 The Ranger News December 18, 2004 CLASSIFIED ADS pni :c p De a f (262) 595-2287 • uwp_ads@yahoo.com 1 Ullvv Classified Ad Rates 30 words for $5.00 and $0.25 for every additional word. Spring Break 2005- Travel with STS, America's #1 Student Tour Operator to Jamaica, Cancun, Acapulco, Bahamas and Florida. Now hiring on-campus reps. Call for group discounts. Information/ Reservations 1-800-648- 4849 or www. ststravel .com. "Questions about abortion? Make an informed choice. Call Alpha Center 637-8323 Work at home at your convenience and become debt free and financially secure! Outstanding income potential with no investment or sales. Call 262-632- 5401 anytime. I'll help you build your business! GET PAID CASH to Answer Text Messages on Your Cell Phone! It's FREE. It's Easy. Opt-in @ www. PollCast.net & qualify to WIN an IPOD Mini! IVIV IS Il )lcStory Cont. from page 20. between students and faculty is extremely important in terms of fostering student success. The effective professors, he said, think of and treat students like peers. Agreeing, Pitts added, "More equity in the composition of faculty by adding faculty of color could provide students of color with role models.' According to Dr. Goldsmith, the steady graduation rate of white students at 24% has seen little fluctuation in past years. However, latinos, latinas, and African-American [sic] female graduation rates fluctuate quite frequently, maintaining an average roughly paralleling that of white students. African American males, Goldsmith reported, have graduate at 10%. All of these figures, it should be added, reflect the acquisition of a degree within 6 years. "The numbers can lie," Pitts commented. "A lot of black males want to come to school. But the content of classes can seem to have nothing to do with everyday life. There are so many things that need to be taught that aren't." He noted that many black men leave school in order to enter the workforce to make some money. Pitts was clear about the nature of a college education. "I think it's college. I don t hate it, and I don't love it. It's not education, it's a business." He called on high schools to hold themselves accountable for preparing students for the college environment. Rocha concurred and stressed that men of color need to engage in an active process ot observation, reflection and self-determination. "I'm a fan ot people beating the odds, he smiled. "We have to be aware and active in our communities.'' ^ Pitts reflected, "Just caring about folks is the most important flung. With a prophetic tone, he went on, "One day, the pens are going to be put down. One day, somebody s going to open.yourreyes y ^ audience members perused the informational displays about tXl nations front the students in Profess Carol Tebben's ™ Studies 15 Diversity Law class. The posters dealt with various torms of colonial and post col^ial injustices against Native American Indians, as well as the sociological efiects they ™lut with a humorous perforate from shtdents in Yanick St Jean's Sociology 206 Race & Ethnic Relations. In a skit entitled' Mixophobia, five LSs uSSesearch process as die f mg. A nroipcts thev shared infonnation with one another and the audience. It seuncci io u tC'normal presentation by all counts until Betsy Ruffing surprised the audience by posnrg meeting?" she asked m Asian woman, who responded with a "Oh," Ruffing continued, "Do you have mixophobia?" 7„ aSt S Ze. But I have had conversations wTffi a number of their mLibers, and I've found it qrnte infonuative. Then he decided to ask her a question. Police Beat Data collected by Amber Taylor 11-23-04 Killer play. Medical assist SAC 8 p.m. Rescue was requested for an injury during a basketball game. Subject was transported to hospital. 11-28-04 Unwanted guest Disorderly conduct. WYLL. 8:30 p.m. Officers w ere notified of tw o subjects attempting to gain access to a room only one subject being authorized. 11-28-04 Hot date? Traffic violation. Wood Rd/Outer Loop Rd. 10:28 p.m. A citation was issued to a driver for traveling 58 mph in a 35 mph zone. 11-30-04 Why so many 5-0's? Agency assist. Green Bay Rd. 1:20 a.m. Officers assisted Kenosha Sheriff's Dept. while taking a suspect into custody. 11-30-04 What a bad ass... NOT!! Traffic violation. Inner Loop Rd/CTH G. 4:02 p.m. A citation was issued for failure to fasten seat belt and warnings were issued for speeding, defective tail lamp, and failure to yield right of way to pedestrian. 11-30-04 Slippery when wet Agency assist. Wood Road. 9:35 p.m. Subject slid into a guard rail due to slippery conditions. No injuries. 11-30-04 Crazy driver. Traffic violation. Wood Road. 10:10 p.m. Officer observed a vehicle in a ditch. Driver was arrested for having an active warrant. 12-1-04 Money doesn 't grow on trees. Tallent Hall. 7:27 a.m Officers were notified of an NSF check. Subject notified, money recovered. _ 12-1-04Bumper car action. Traffic accident. CART 12:34 p.m. A parked vehicle was bumped by another vehicle backing into the next parking stall. 12-1-04 Who would of thought? Traffic violation. Outer Loop Rd/CTH G. 3:32 p.m. A citation was issued to a driver for nonregistration of a motor vehicle. 12-2-04 Suspicious character. WYLL. 1:51 a.m. Officers came across a male sleeping in WYLL. Dispatch advised officers of an active warrant. Subject was transported to Kenosha County Jail. 12-3-04 Sneaky! Sneaky! Sneaky! Ranger Hall. 2:53 p.m. Officers noticed a counterfeit parking permit in the Ranger Hall lot. After investigation a citation was issued for misuse of parking services. 12-4-04 Violence never solves anything. Agency assist. Wood Road. 5:41 p.m. Officers assisted Kenosha Sheriff's Dept. for a domestic dispute. 12-5-04 If you can't pay the tickets, don't do the crime Tow vehicle. University Apts. 5:36 a.m. A vehicle was towed due to several unpaid parking citations for the same offense. "™"Sucario! c-pu-chanenged to demand more ot themselves. A C Written & Created by the Satirical Writers Guild VOLUME Salvation Army Bell-Ringer Expertly Avoided KENOSHA, WI - Susan Spurlock, a volunteer bellringer collecting change for the Salvation Army, was skillfully avoided by student Josh Reinmann outside the west entrance of Wal-Mart Friday afternoon. Reinmann, accompanied by several friends, had driven to Wal-Mart to buy some soda and potato chips in preparation for a football-viewing social event at his apartment, sources cite. They were discussing the sport as they approached the entrance to the store, when he spotted Spurlock. "He just kind of glanced at the lady, stuffed his hands in his pockets, and sidestepped to the next door over," said friend Kim Weiland. "She just kept on ringing her bell like she didn't even see him. It was crazy." "Yeah, I don't know what his problem was," Gary Duschl, who had also accompanied Reinmann to the Wal-Mart Friday. "I mean, we're all students, so money's tight, but to blow off a lady collecting dimes and nickels for starring families is pretty low." In his own defense, Reinmann stated later that bell-ringers create "a very high-pressure atmosphere" and that he "totally gave the dude at Piggly Wiggly like three bucks." Ms. Spurlock was not available for comment. Equation For Christmas Cheer Derived PENTAGON - Christmas 2004 is here already. That means everyone is in the Christmas spirit, right? Well, just in case you don't feel the Christmas cheer, here is an equation you can use to figure out just how much joy you should be exerting: Tliat's right, a mathmatical relationship between your income and a bunch of useless variables and constants. Cultures that don't celebrate Christmas, don't you fret; Christmas really isn't about religion anymore. It's actually just a reason to hoard goods and disperse them later. This equation has just been recently released by the U.S. Secretary of Joy. Every citizen should have received a copy of a letter pertaining to this subject on August 15 (2004), which is the day stores start to decorate for the holiday season. This equation/law will be strictly enforced by law officials. Every citizen is also required to fill out a "Seasons Greetings" form which itemizes your purchases for the season. This form will confirm or dis-confirm that you have calculated and derived your resultant from the equation. Reciepts must also be included to confirm your purchases. Fuck You, Old Navy State Drops F-Bomb For First Time Ove Glove Growing In Popularity B1 Bomber Drops Bombs, Sweet, Sweet Democracy New Usher Music Video Same As Old Usher Music Video Default Headline Gave to AJexa: Melted snow Gave to Sean: Eternal Pestilence (contained within lamp from Pier 1) Gave to Nate: John Kerry . memorabilia Gave to Emily: Halloween case circa 1996 Gave to Josh: Thumbs up Suicidal Kid From High School Still Not Dead BUCKNER, IL - Central High School class of 1994's reunion started off with a bang. Chip Parker, the class president of 1994, gave an inspiring speech and people were reengaging with old friends. The reunion took on a more dismal stance when, halfway through the social, Mark Hercles (a.k.a. Mark Herpes-face) walked in. Shocked by his mortality, sighs were heard throughout the paper-streamer decorated gymnasium. "Man, that guy still isn't dead yet? He had ten years," was heard by a few of the attendants. When Ashley Micker, the 1994 prom queen, was asked why Hercles was such a hot topic, she said "That kid said he was going to kill himself like everyday. He's just a tease. What a disappointment." Towards the end of the evening, awards were handed out. Among the sterile awards of most successful and most improved, was a mock award. The award of Most Failed Suicide Attempts in four scholastic years was awarded to Hercles. When Hercles approached the stage for the award, he kept his head down towards his scuffed black boots. Dressed in head-to-toe black with a black spiked collar, Hercles approached the microphone for an acceptance speech. "This is really depressing to see what a failure I am. Maybe I will go home and actually kill myself!" After the applause and laughter died down, a lone voice called out, "You ain't gonna ever do it HERPES-FACE!" Hercles descended stage left and exited the gymnasium. THE STATE Sparknotes Releases Sparknotes On Sparknotes Sparknotes announced recently that the publishers of the popular study guide will soon be releasing a new line of study guides to aid students in the reading of Sparknotes. This new line, titled Sparknotes2, is projected to come out early next semester, before midterms. Sparknotes2 is aimed at students who already use Sparknotes instead of actually reading the assigned work of literature, but may have difficulty navigating through the study guide texts. Jason Hoffner, director of public relations for the Sparknotes Company explains, "It's widely known that many students don't actually read the texts assigned to them by teachers or professors. Instead of even attempting to read these works of literature, these students are relying solely on the Sparknotes study guides. Over the years we have received many complaints from students who say the Sparknotes study guides are 'too long,' 'too hard to comprehend,' or 'too complicated.' Sparknotes2 offers a solution to these frustrated readers." Sparknotes2 texts will be about 40 to 60 pages shorter than the Sparknotes study guides. Sparknotes2 will also feature easy to understand diagrams and pictures as opposed to words. These additions are designed to ease the painful process known as reading as well as keep the students' attention. Each Sparknotes2 text will include background information and historical context to explain what was going on when the original Sparknotes study guide was written. There will be little to no information and analysis of the actual work of literature which the original Sparknotes study guide covered. Hoffner cited the fact that, "focus groups revealed to us that actual works of literature were 'too boring.' Results show students prefer reading one person's interpretation of a work of literature than actually reading it for themselves." Hoffner advises that Sparknotes2 be read (or at least bought) in conjunction with the original Sparknotes study guides in order to increase the comprehension/profit potential. In addition to the new Sparknotes2 line, the Sparknotes Company also plans on releasing a Sparknotes study guide for the Bible as well as a series of Sparknotes study guides for TV programs. ' Soon students will be able to bullshit their way through anything, from Leviticus to The Simpsons without actually having to come in contact with the actual text," says Hoffner. We call it! we at The State chose to create a new tradition for the season. I" Each staff member at The State pulled the name of another We then each gave a gift to the person whose name we pulled. THE STATE Girl Breaks From Norm, Tattoos Small Of Back In a groundbreaking decision which disrupted the delicate social fabric of America, Lindsay Campbell publicly announced yesterday that she had recently gotten a tattoo on the small of her back. Campbell, 22, apparently had gone to that tattoo parlor in Lake Geneva, WI (you know, the one above the pizza place) and paid approximately $120 for the tattoo, plus tip. Jessica Shultz and Katherine McCoy were also in attendance for moral support; it was Campbell's first tattoo. "It hurt like hell," Campbell confides, "but eventually you just get used to the little needle going in and out of your skin." In an exclusive interview with The State, Campbell exposed the small of her back to reveal the tattoo. "See, it starts in the middle and then kinda spreads out symmetrically from there. I like how it goes just low enough that I have to push down my jeans, revealing my panties for any one to see the whole thing, like this. It's sexy. I figure it will make a good conversation piece when I'm at the club." She describes the tattoo as an, "expression of her individuality - something to show people how original I am." When asked why she chose that particular design, Campbell replied, "Well, I wanted either a butterfly like Jessica's or a dolphin figure like I saw on this girl at Summerfest, but when I got to the tattoo parlor I found a really cool tribal pattern, that sort of looked like Denise Beverton's tattoo, only better. So I j ust, like, compromised and got a butterfly with the tribal pattern coming out from behind the wings. The tattoo guy even threw in those daisies for free." In an ongoing attempt to express her originality, Campbell plans on getting her bellybutton pierced next, "just like {Catherine's, only mine will look totally better 'cause I wont let it get infected." CORRECTIONS here at The State sometimes make mistakes. * We would like to correct the following mistakes... In the last issue, we said that The State lost to The Ranger in a dodgeball tournament. The State does not lose in dodgeball. Sorry tor the confusion. Last issue, we stated that low tide was to occur on November 17th at 5PM, when in fact it was at HAM. We apologize. Last issue, we implied that Kat ate 5 sandwiches in one sitting. She actually ate 7. Previously, we offended the PAS A with one of our stories. We apologize. We meant, to offend everyone. *The State does not make mistakes. A Brief Word For The Not-Too-Terribly-Bright Here's the thing. The State isn't what most would consider - oh, what's the word? -- real. While we do deal with real-life people, places, and events, the quotes and stories included in this publication are purely fictional If you knew this already, kudos to you, citizen. If not... well, college isn't necessarily for everyone. Post Office Discovering New Ways To Destroy Letters To Santa KENOSHA, WI - Christmas is a wonderful time for children; breaking from school, hanging the stockings, writing letters to Santa. But, while they fill the hearts of young children with joy, these letters are more of a nuisance around the local post office. "Well, since Santa Claus isn't a real person and doesn't exist, we have no real address to send these letters to," said Kenosha postal director Lenny Week. "So they just sit around here until we destroy them. But we're getting better and more creative with that." Employees around the post office have used the letters for things as simple as jotting down notes, playing paper football, and toilet paper, but they're still left with piles and piles left over. "You can only go to the bathroom so often, you know?" says employee Russ Ruckle.. "Recently," says Week, "we've gotten pretty lazy about it. We've been having 'letters- to-Santa' fights. Actually, we just had one yesterday right in front of a class of first grgders. Helen at the counter took a letter from a little red-headed kid and threw it right at my face. Cut me across the cheek, but it was a killer throw. She earned that one, I have to say." Exciting New Holiday Tradition: "Orphan Taunting" COCKERMOUTH, UK - As families everywhere prepare for the upcoming holiday season, many enjoy time-honored family traditions. Shared by both the young and the old, such cheery, joyous activities include decorating the Christmas tree, baking Christmas biscuits, and caroling at nursing homes. Every year, however, new traditions are added to the old for future generations to enjoy. One such yuletide pastime is Orphan Taunting, a most mirthful activity enjoyed by rich and poor, senile and nubile. With a gathering host of eager participants, this delightful endeavor is sure to put a gleaming smile on any non-orphan's face. "We began taunting orphans last year, around Saint Andrew's Day," remarked one dapper father, swimming in Christmas spirit. I had heard of it from Phinney Coppertop down at the tannery. My family and I immediately went on an outing down to the Fowlry to choose another Christmas bird!" When inquired upon further about the details of Orphan Taunting, he had this to say: "We made sure all the windows were clear of soot and snow, and then bided ourselves until a cockney little street urchin happened to chance by. Rubbing his tummy" with hunger, the little bugger would always lean over to look in through the glass. My family and I would then dig into our holi- . day bird with the utmost relish and zest, tearing through it while the doe-eyed little guttersnipe could only watch helplessly. It was the greatest fun!" Similar families across the kingdom have caught onto the craze, some even retrieving multiple Christmas birds for their 1 family to sloppily devour in front of woeful, onlooking ragamuffins. Though it is still an infant tradition, it shows no signs of slowing and is indeed on track to become a greatly celebrated custom far and wide. Power Of God Unleashed On Page 467 Of Bible RACINE, WI - In his sermon last Sunday, Reverend D. Henry O'Malley spoke on the true power of God. He directed his congregation to turn to the four hundred and sixty-seventh page of the Bible, at which point all those who were commiting the sins of witchcraft, fornication, gluttony, or idolatry were turned to ash. O'Malley said, "It was glorious! I felt like I was in Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark\ They all melted just like the Nazis!" Hp# 111 • Do you want to write for us? Feel the ultimate power that only a college publication can bring you? superior fj| Do you? i don t? And how's that working out for you? us. .com 12P82* THE STATE THE STATE Editor-in-Chief Andrew McDonald Editor Jon Stehlik Writers Josh Diefenbach Leroy Gregory Alexa Kehoe Andrew McDonald Sean Murphy John Pagac U Nate Sieger Jon Stehlik Kaitlyn Ulmer Emily Wood Advisor Dean Karpowicz Special Thanks Agbo Folarin LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear The State, Dear Mr. Ritter, Sincerely, Sincerely, Lawrence Ritter The State Questions? Coram ents? Anonymous death threats? Queries concerning 1 witchcraft? Contact us at... thi 2State_swg@yahoo.com POINT CROSSFIRE COUNTERPOINT Storm's a Brewin' By Quincy Thompson Grizzled, Retired Fisherman You see that wisp o' red over the horizon? You know what that means, doncha? That means a storm's a brewin'. Yessiree, not only that, but I...did I ever tell you about my time in the War? I was a Private, wet behind the ears when they shipped me over to France to fight the Nazis. After a few weeks a grunt training, I was shipped right to the front lines, right to the forests of Belgium. Me and Potack.-.Potack was my buddy, God rest his soul...Me and Potack were watching each others' backs, you know, when all of a sudden there was a loud bang, and then I felt a hot pain in m'knee... I went down, and Potack dressed my wound. Anyway, that's how 1 can tell there's a storm brewin, I can feel it in my trick knee right here, from that piece a' German shrapnel that's still stuck in m'kneecap. Pains and aches me when there's a storm brewin'...better tell the missus to shutter th' windows, don't want another damn lawn gnome come crashin' into the living room during Ed Sullivan, cause that's just what happened during the storm o' 48'. M'knee wasn t good enough yet to walk on, so I couldna done the shutters m'self. I was just sittin there a whittlin' when the galldang window busted in and goddamn Dopey the Gnome was lyin' in my lap. Which reminds me of another story, back in 57'.... aw hell, I don't want to bore you. Go on home to y'wife and tell her to boil a pot a' water. Go on, get along. By Earl Bridgeporte Turnip Farmer Storm, eh? Yep, I reckon so. Storm o' 48' -- ah, yes. Beast of nature, that was. Not many storms like that anymore. We may get a bit o' hail or some piddlin' wind, but ain t no thin been quite up to par with the storm o' 48'. Sure, we've had twistas. Sure, we ve had twistas that'd scare a cat up a drain pipe, but it seems God's been out to lunch since 48, that's sure as sugar. Winds pickin' up. I remember Potack, I do. 7 feet tall, he was. Arms like pistons. Had a cold, hard stare that'd send a cat up a drain pipe. He was the best we had when it came to dressin' the wounds. Ain't no one better qualified for it, ain t no one you'd rather have at your side. Pity about him and that case a herpes. That Nazi girl sure was looker, eh? I reckon ain't none of us alive who wouldn't trade a night with her tor a case of the herpes. This storm's really pickin' up. Maybe I'd better go talk to Mabel. She s probably worryin' to tears right about now. Don't want to get on her bad side, Mabel -- she'll deliver the force of God the likes of you never seen. Send a cat up a drain pipe, she would. Oh, watch your head - here comes the lawn gnomes. Wind must really be pickin' up to heave one a them. Pesky little things. Potack was pesky. But we loved him for it, that's as sure as the fires a Hell. Ah there goes the cat. Up the drain pipe. Better call Mabel. Never had herpes, Mabel, but she could give that ol' Nazi girl a run for her money, that's as sure as gumdrops. The Cuckoo 01/26 He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not 02/09 Whale Rider 02/03 The Clay Bird 03/02 The Way Home 03/30 Raising Victor Vargas 04/13 The Barbarian Invasions 04/20 ore Take a Stand: Ethical Decision Making Tuesday, February 8 3:30pm o Union Square o Carie Goral Balancing Form and Contents 12-2pm o Union 106 o Simon Akindes and You Tuesday, March 29 3:30pm o Union 106 o Tania Rodriguez Ever Wonder What All Those Forks Are For? (Etiquette Dinner) Wednesday, April 6 4:30pm o Union 106 q Angela Konlde For more information call 595-2200 or stop by L E A D E R S H I P S E R I E S Student Activities, Union 209 Sponsored by Student Activities 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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Wl 53144 Scheduling Spring '05 BY PRESTON BROWN Stress is simply a part of life for most students, especially around the end of the semester. With finals to study for and reports to be written, who has time to make a schedule for next semester? But like anything else, the decisions that are made today affect the future of tomorrow. Forgetting to register on time for the next semester's classes is nothing new to a lot of students at UW-Parkside. Thomas Culkin, a senior, said 'T ve signed up late for classes before and it never pans out. You end up, out of desperation, putting together a schedule that conflicts with the rest of your life." Culkin advised new students as well as the veterans to the UW-Parkside system to "try to use as much foresight as possible when planning your next semester." ? The registration system now used by the UW-Parkside community is the new SOLAR System, which is the third one the University has used in as many years. 'The SOLAR system is confusing, only because I haven't had enough experience with it." Said Culkin in reference to the new systems user-friendliness. When students overlook the importance of scheduling next semester's classes early on, they often end up with their second and third choices. Also, many classes are only offered once or year or every other. Culkin said that in his experience, the easiest way to ensure your next semester will be an productive one is to "get it sorted out as early as possible." "Even if you don't have time" Culkin said, "make time in order to make a good decision. ' When students fail to get the classes they want, they are effectively not getting what they paid for. Students have a lot of resources available to them to help guide them in the right direction, such as the Advising Center. When making next semester's schedule, students should consider putting themselves first. Making a good schedule that fits around everyday life isn't hard; it just takes a little time that procrastination does not allow for. Theron P. Snell Phd. advises Ivan Agviar on courses to take in Spring '05 UW-Parkside Wrestling Team Shows Its Strength Morgan goes undefeated at Concordia Open On November 20, the UW-Parkside Wrestling Team went to Mequon to compete in the Concordia Open 17 universities competed with about 240 competitors at different weight classes. A.J. Morgan, a sophomore wrestler, had a 4-0 record on the afternoon as he won the 165-pound weight class to lead UW-Parkside. Morgan is 7-2 on the season. He defeated Brian Daley of Augustana 3-2 in the final and won the Rangers only title. John Goral, a junior wrestler, finished with a 4-1 record and took second in the 197- pound weight class. Goral is 7-3. Ben Thiem, a junior wrestler, was 3-1 taking second in the 174-pound division. Thiem is 5-3 on the season. Other U W-Parkside results were Fred Joseph, 4-1 meet, 5-3 season. Joseph pinned Sam Rugg of Concordia m 1:06 in a third place match. Rich Schmoll, 4-1 meet, 7-4 season, took fifth in the 184-pound class. Schmoll defeated Shamar Bailey of Maranatha Bible College on a medical forfeit m a third place match. UW-Parkside's Lany Silva won a fifth place match at 141-pounds as he beat Geoff Protz of Case Western Reserve 13-7. Scott Schramm, 4-3 meet, 5-5 season, lost 11-0 to Augustana's Dan Stanton in a fifth-place match. Wall Street Journal Campus Edition page Check out your local karaoke bars. List on page Inside rangernews@uwp.edu ph.262.595.2287 Pg. 3-9 Pg. 12-13 Pg. 14-15 Pg. 16-17 Pg. 18 Pg. 19 Pg. 19 December 4 through 17, 2004 The Ranger News December 4, 2004 Letter to The Ranger News RANGER STAFF One of the most important factors in the ongoing relationship between Police Departments and the media is a mutual trust or understanding that the reporting will be unbiased and fair. I am disappointed to see the highlighted quote "We (Police) don't have any requirement or rule that we have to play fair." on the front page of the Ranger News. This comment is reported out of context, and the context is never explained in the body of the article. This is irresponsible, as it intentionally leads the reader to an incorrect conclusion. The comment was made in reference to the escalation of force, where Officers are not expected, or required, to have "even" odds with a combative or resisting subject. We are statutorily obligated to gain control of a situation. The Michael Bell incident was an example of an escalation of the amount of force necessary to overcome resistance. If will be the duty of the Kenosha County District Attorney to determine if the use of force was justified, given the facts of the case. Including the report of an unidentified person who spoke to an eyewitness to this case is also irresponsible. Has there been any effort to determine who this person is, who they spoke to, and verify their version of events? Fair and unbiased reporting would preclude unsubstantiated comments from being included as fact. The internet is an unreliable source for information, without independent verification. Michael Marzion UW-Parkside Chief of Police .. , ,! tooIk the 9uote as « "matter of fact" - that there are indeed no rules that police have to be fair. I h ave talked to the writer about the quote not being found within the article, and most of the people that have talked to me about it say it was the first thing they looked for when skimming through the article. I too was disappointed that it couldn't be found >ere but I would not add or write it information in any story for the writef In the writer's defense, I do agree that the quote provided an overall framework to the story. ,1 ,!lave a,so sP°ken to our staff about my distaste for anonymous or invisible sources, such as the one you cited. We are implementing a policy for stories that everything must come from a clear, visible, tangible source. Doing different things and seeing where they work and where they don't is one of the most important things that a college newspaper does for studentsrt helps them learn and grow. Another policy I think you should know about ' cZ?0znTzrncr policy-we have no,hing ,o hide- °nd a» °< ~ Henry D. Gaskins Editor-in-Chief The Ranger News Editor-in-Chief Henry D. Gaskins Assistant Editor Preston Brown Copy Editor Amanda Amason News Editor Tal Goldwater Sports Editor Russell Harris Entertainment Editor Katie Dylewski Arts & Culture Editor Nicholas Michael Ravnikar Graphic Design Manager Matt Gonya Business Manager Sony a Gonzalez Advertising Manager Avi Grewal Photographer Matt Cote Advisor Judith Logsdon Corrections cAaSsSmOOisAwffrDi fUB rangemews@uwp edu^ * qUeSt,0nS' °r ideas? ^ase e-mail us at: We are located at Wyllie D-139C Phone: (262) 595-2287 Fax: (262) 595-2295 The Ranger News strives for accuracy. If you notice wrong or misleading information in the newspaper, please e-mail rangemews@uwp.edu with the subject "Correction" and we will make a note of it in our next issue. 3 The Ranger News December 4, 2004 News Briefs By Tal Goldwater Hunger and Homelessness Week On Wednesday November 17, Habitat fo Humanity Campus chapter sponsored a "Shantytown" outside the Union building. The guidlines for the the shantytown was to build a house out of boxes. No fires, grills, camp stoves, and no heaters were allowed. Furthermore someone always had to be in the shanty. The Habitat for Humanity organization wrote, "participants got an awareness of homelessness." In addition Habitat for Humanity collected donations and canned goods for local shelter. The event focused attention on an estimated 3 million people in the United States that are homeless, 35 percent of which are families with children. World Aids Day Monday, December 1 was World Aids Day. There are an estimated 37.5 million people living with the human immnunodeficiency virus and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HI V-AIDS) in the world. This year the focus of was on women and girls who make up almost half the cases in the world. According to UNAIDS the worst effected region is Africa. South Africa alone estimates that one out of six people are infected with the virus. UW-Parkside's Peer Health Educators are leading an awareness of the virus and discussing prevention with students. lity March Postponed The Unity March scheduled for December 1 will be stponed until January. The march was to inform the campus out current issues, such as the USA PATRIOT Act. The event is going to be sponsored by the Muslim Student Assoication and adent Support Services. PSGA diversity Director Sarah Saad 10 coordinated this march, said she regrets not being able to do n December, but also said it will happen at a later date. For any )re questions contact Sarah Saad at the PSGA office. The Ranger News are looking to fill these positions: Writers for News, Features, Sports Entertainment, and Arts & Culture Cartoonists Graphic Designers Advertising Assistants Web page Designers Copy Editors Come fill out an application at Wyllie D139C I 4 The Ranger News December 4, 2004 Police Insure Guest Safety BY NICHOLAS MICHAEL RAVNIKAR Students involved in campus organizations are aware of the effort that goes into putting on an event. Providing a safe environment for your guests may be one of the most important concerns. UW-Parskide's policy #49 ("University Event Security Policy") states, "The Student Life and University Police staff are [sic] charged with the responsibility for [sic] reviewing all events held in the Union to assure that they do not represent an unreasonable risk to participants, other members of the campus community, or University' property." The review determines an appropriate level of security for people and property based on the "risk involved and liability incurred, and whether and under what conditions it is appropriate to hold the event on campus [sic]." Police are required as security when there is a potential for a fight, or another conflict that jeopardizes the security of guests, Stephanie Sirovatka- Marshall clarified. Sirovatka-Marshall, assistant director of Student Activities and Parkside Activities Board (PAB), said that, "The type of the event, the potential controversies that might be surrounding it, the hours of the event, and all sorts of things come into play." There are no set regulations that require a certain number of officers to be present for any given amount of expected attendees. Such decisions are made by the oiganization's event-coordinator, Sirovatka-Marshall, and campus Chief of Police and Public Safety Michael Marzion. Using campus police force officers may be beneficial for students, Sirovatka-Marshall suggests. UW-Parkside campus police are trained to handle situations in a college environment. They may be able to mediate a situation without necessarily having to issue a ticket or make an arrest as a city police officer would. "We've had officers at speak outs on LGBT [sic] issues in the past when we've known that there would be people who would protest or be extremety critical," she said. Other factors that might set off a security alarm include event planning and marketing. "We would want security at an event where a dance floor would have to be cleared, or if organizations are promoting their event off campus - at bars or high schools,".Sirovatka-Marshall said. She a suggests clearly indicating what age group the event caters to or all publicity. An 18-and-over event whose flyers direct guests to bring college identification is less likely to demand security. Preparing a laiger monitoi staff of students and faculty may also decrease the need for police presence. "A concert that doesn't require a dance floor" is less of a security risk, Sirovatka-Marshall indicated. "That's been an issue. Does the dance floor need to be cleared?" That might make an event more attractive to an audience, but it may also be unnecessaiy, she says. In the event of a low turnout for an event, the leading police officer makes the call as to whether police presence will remain at the event. Even if they leave, however, officers who are union members will be paid for at least a part of the time they were scheduled to be there. "There is a time period of mandatory pay if [security] were to get called in for an event. So an organization may end up paying for four hours of an officer being at an event as opposed to six," Sirovatga-Marshall said. It's also possible that some part-time officers may not be union members. Sirovatka-Marshall invrtes student organizations with questions about policy and procedures to contact her as well. "A lot of times, there's not a complete understanding so the information I get doesn't exactly match the questions an organization should've been asked." uestion of the Issue What type of events would you like .•':fo see go on around UW-Parkside Melanie Lempart Sophomore Undecided 20 "Umm ...probably more social events that allow commuters to interact more with those students that five on campus." Kimberly Wiegand Sophomore Accounting 19 "Rodeo - the guys dress up as cowboys and the ladies dress up as cowgirls. We could also rent a mechanical bull." Peter Klugiewicz Freshman Graphic Design/Animation 19 "Sports Bar Night - a place where people can watch sport games and socialize " Dwight Anderson Freshman Undecided 20 "Cultural awareness events." Interviewed by Ambe" Taylor 5 The Ranger News December 4, 2004 Professor Reviews BY JASON GRIFFES "How do I decide what classes to take next semester?" This question plagues many UW-Parkside students. There are many resources available to students when deciding what classes to take from course catalogs and talking to advisors to talking to friends. One of these may be the most valuable is the professor reviews that are available for student review in the library. These reviews analyze students' responses on each individual professor, in each course by using a number of questions the students answer at the end of each semester. The questions vary per department so the questions that can be seen for Math professors will differ from those questions asked about the English professors. The reviews may be checked out for periods of up to two hours, and can be found at the resource desk in the library. There are three catalogs that are broken down in alphabetical order by department. These include Art through Communications, Computer Science through History, and Humanities through Theatre Arts. The categories include reviews from all of the courses that were offered the previous semester, by all of the instructors that held the courses. All of the questions are analyzed on a number scale basis using one through five. When researching a professor it is important to note what the question is, rather than just reading the numbered responses. The reason for this is the number system does not always stay at a standard, one being lowest, five being highest. Some questions assign the numbers a value such as freshman or senior. The professor reviews seem to provide no written comments by students, only the number systems are utilized in the reviews. This system can be a very valuable tool to those students trying to decide between two classes in a semester. The reviews can also assist a student when trying to decide if they will mesh with the professor who is teaching the class. These are issues that every student faces when deciding what to study in each semester. It is also important to fill these out honestly at the end of each class so that other students can use the Tis' the Season for Helping BY HEATHER TODD The holidays have rapidly arrived and now is the time for families, feasts, and for most students, no classes. Sleeping until noon and spending time with friends is a wonderful way to spend the holiday break, however, if you're searching for a rewarding experience and that warm fuzzy feeling inside there are several ways to satisfy that desire to help. Kenosha and Racine, along with most towns and cities, have established organizations with volunteers and support in mind. Students have all seen the bell ringers outside stores and malls, but that might not be everyone's idea of a fulfilling opportunity. Organizations like the United Way of America and The Boys and Girls Club of Kenosha offer students and adults the ability to express themselves while helping others. By visiting The United Way's web site, unitedway. org, visitors are given access to more than 400 opportunities to care. Each example has specifics that allow the volunteerto- be the ability to pick and choose witch activity is their right one. Categories such as Meals on Wheels, Assistance with Shelter Set-Up/Intake and Food Pantry Volunteer play important roles in the Non-Existent Rocks!!! BY AMBER TAYLOR On November 16 the Parkside Activities Board (PAB) hosted Talent Night Tuesday (TNT) in Union Square from 8-10 p.m. The night featured a local acoustic band Non-Existent, featuring Dave Zakos and Mike Niemiec. After the band performed, PAB hosted an Open Mic Night in which multiple UWParkside students were given the chance to showcase their individual talents. Non-Existent played several of their hit songs from their CD "The Acoustic Sampler" including "Broken Heart," "Wait for Tonight," and "Forever Endeavor.'' Both Zakos and Niemiec performed guitar and vocals. Attendance was high and Non-Existent put on a great show that the audience really got into. "We didn't have an expectation for attendance other than assuming a rather positive turnout due to the reactions to PAB's promotional actions. The band had a great time playing at UW-Paikside and said they would definitely return, Kristy Radspinner, the Special Events Coordinator for PAB, stated. Non- See "Non-Existent" page ? fives of the less fortunate. Specific organizations tend to center around the holidays, ensuring there is a warm and safe place for the recipients of charity to spend their holiday season. The Boys and Girls Club of America has a direct focus on children and after school/seasonal break activities provided to teach kids morals, teamwork, and ambition. Positions such as sports instructor, arts or technology specialists and referee are available to high school students and above who would like to explore volunteer opportunities with children. Students can visit their web site, bgckcnoha. org, or search your specific city for more details. This holiday season try to be something for someone. No matter what program is right for you there are hundreds of ways to give just a little. For more information on volunteer work contact charity-charities.org and fill in the specific city where you would like to help. Menu Carved Roast Beef Mustard Maple Crusted Pork Loin with Apples Dauphinoise Potatoes Glazed Carrots with Dill -* Wild Rice Steamed Broccoli & Cauliflower Florets Cheese & Cracker Tray Jell-O Molds Holiday Fruit Punch Spiced Apple Cider Assorted Pies, Cakes & Holiday Cookies Parkside Cafe December 13th Uam-V-30Pm 91.95 ) 6 The Ranger News December 4, 2004 Caffeine - A Safe Energy Boost for Exams? BY AMBER TAYLOR Does caffeine help keep students awake while studying for exams? Caffeine, a bitter white alkaloid often derived from tea or coffee and used in medicine chiefly as a mild stimulant, may help ward off sleepiness.| It is a commonly used drug that has been shown to increase alertness, and improve mood and reaction time. Just like every other stimulant there, caffeine affects everyone a little differently depending on how much you're used to consuming. The best strategy, for both health and grades, is to only drink a cup of coffee or soc when.concentration could use a boost. There are side effects of consuming caffeine. First, caffeine stimulates the central nervous system (including the brain). The brain is the driving force behind the central nervous system. Caffeine also stimulates the cardiovascular system, increasing heart rate and blood pressure, stimulating muscles and increasing urination. Secondly, consuming too much caffeine may result in experiencing jitters, anxiety and headaches. Energy drinks like Jolt, Red Bull, and AMP contain high levels of caffeine and sugar, in addition to other ingredients promoted as energy enhancers (including B vitamins and amino acids). Some energy drinks contain such high levels of caffeine that side effects may result, especially consuming doses higher than one is accustomed to. WebMD.com states, "A person is much better off consuming a can of soda and taking daily multivitamins then drinking an energy drink". The bottom line is that caffeine has been shown to improve concentration and alertness, therefore, it is generally safe to consume a moderate amount of it. Of course, consuming more caffeine than a person is accustomed to may result in experiencing jitters and nervousness. YOUR COULD BE HERE ADVERTISE WITH rnurAt. tain*!* ads@yalioo.i *Pub* * An Irish Pub... 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Every Friday and Saturday Live local, and International Music! 7 The Ranger News December 4, 2004 Illegal File Sharing Targeted In Wave Of New Lawsuits Peer-to-Peer Network Users On Campuses In Massachusetts, Iowa, Virginia and the District of Columbia Sued WASHINGTON~(COLLEGIATE PRESSWIRE)~The music industry's campaign to deter online music theft and foster an environment where legitimate online serv ices can flourish continued today with a new round of copyright infringement lawsuits against 761 illegal file sharers. As before, illegal file sharing on college campuses was a focus. Twenty-five of the lawsuits brought by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), on behalf of the major record companies, were against individuals using a university Internet connection to illegal distribute music files on unauthorized peer-to-peer services such as eDonkey, Limewire and Kazaa. The university networks used by the 25 individuals who were sued today include: American University, Amherst College, Assumption College, Boston College, Boston University, Bridgewater State College, Emerson College, Towa State University, James Madison University, Mount Holyoke College, Northeastern University, and the University of Massachusetts. Caiy Sherman, President, Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), pointed to new partnerships between universities and legitimate music services as an example of the continuing positive developments that have resulted partly from the record industry's legal strategy. "During the fall, we have seen a flurry of additional agreements between schools and legal online music providers," said Sherman. "That's exciting news for the university, students, and all those involved in the creative chain of making and distributing music. The lawsuits are an essential educational tool. They remind music fans about the law and provide incentives to university administrators to offer legal alternatives." "College students are some of most avid music fans," added Sherman. "The music habits and customs they develop now are likely to stay with them for life. If s especially important for us to educate them about the law, the harm suffered by musicians, labels and retailers alike when music is stolen, and the great legal ways to enjoy music online." Sherman also said that the recent study from Ipsos-Insight is a useful reminder that "enforcement is always a means to an end - creating environments where legal businesses can gain a foothold in the marketplace and succeed." November data from Ipsos- Insight showed the percentage of Americans who have paid a fee to download music off the Internet has climbed 150 percent since late 2003. Picture This: Playboy.com Looks to Colleges for the Next Great Photographer NEW YORK-(COLLEGIATE PRESSWIRE)-Nov. 17, 2004-Playboy has showcased the groundbreaking work of the finest photographers in the world for 50 years, including such greats as Herb Ritts, David Lachapelle and Helmut Newton. Now, with Playboy.corn's 3rd Annual College Nude Photography Contest, the web site is looking to America's college students to find the next great photographer. Playboy.com is accepting submissions from full- or part-time college students of 10 or more tasteful female nudes of the same model. Submissions should be visually innovative - a creative new take on Playboy's trademark style of photographing beautiful women/Photographers can be male or female. The model does not need to be a college student but both the model and the photographer must be an appropriate age, which varies from state to Visitwwwplaybov.com/on-campus/collegephoto/ to get official rules (including appropriate ages by state) and to download the necessaiy submission forms. Email submissions of the photos will be accepted however all necessary rights forms must be completed and mailed to Playboy at the following address: Playboy.com College Nude Photography Contest 680 N. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60611 The winner will receive publication on Playboy.com and a trip to Playboy s headquarters in Chicago for an in-studio photography session with a Playboy model. The deadline for entries is December 31, 2004. Spll^H,---: > mi "• \ LOCATED ON THE WESTERN EDGE OF THE UPPER PENINSULA WAKEFIELD. MI 806 3INDIAN iNDIANHEAfJMTN.COM 8 The Ranger News December 4, 2004 University of Dreams College Internship Program Sees Shifting Trends in Students' Career Choices PALO ALTO, Calif.--(COLLEGLATE PRESSWIRE)- -University of Dreams (http://www.uofdreams.com) is a unique summer internship program that places college students with industry-leading companies. A recent nationwide survey conducted by UofDreams suggests a shift in students' priorities over the past four years towards more interest in meaningful jobs, rather than just jobs with bigname companies. "Securing an internship with a brand-name company used to dominate," said Brad Conner, Intern Program Manager. "But students seem to have a different set of priorities than just a few years ago." Students' priorities, Conner suggests, have shifted toward an interest in gaining experience in a specific field. More than 80% of survey respondents listed a particular industry as the most important factor in their internship search. "Perhaps more significant is that students are placing an increasing emphasis on the role that their boss plays as a mentor. Students have begun to request a proactive boss who will help to coach, nurture, and teach during the internship." University of Dreams is quick to point out that students still want to have it all, but these two elements suggest that they are recognizing the value of on-site professional learningan area in which UofDreams specializes. "Years ago, in the wake of the Internet bubble, we noticed that students were increasingly moving away from the dotcom entrepreneurial path and seeking more stable and meaningful learning opportunities," says company founder, Eric Lochtefeld. Recent data also suggest what parents have known . for year — that college students want more than just a job out of their summer. "Over 70% of our participants have stressed the importance of working in an exciting city, but we have also seen that a majority of college students want to augment their summer experience with real-world learning and travel" Lochtefeld adds. University of Michigan student Stewart McMillan underscored the importance of his well-rounded UofDreams experience: "Initially I was focused entirely on my internship at Merrill Lynch, which wasincredible. But the biggest value of the summer came in the people I met, the valuable seminars, the experience, and the fun weekend excursions. This was the best summer I've had." And, says Lochtefeld, this trend toward a total summer experience is unlikely to stall anytime soon: "Today's college students don't just want some cubicle job; they want a complete experience that will advance their professional and social lives." About University of Dreams University of Dreams is a college internship, travel, and education company committed to helping college students achieve their career and life objectives. With offices in San Francisco, New York, and Virginia, University of Dreams caters to college students throughout the country. UofDreams can be reached through its web site (http:// www.uofdreams.com) or at 703.543.8298. Blue Cross Breaks the Mold by Offering Uninsured "Young Invincibles" New Options THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.«(BUSINESS WIRE via COLLEGIATE PRESSWIRE)--Blue Cross of California's (Blue Cross) affiliate, BC Life & Health Insurance Company, has broken the mold of traditional health insurance offerings by marketing unique health plans tailored to the lifestyle and attitudes of "young invincibles (young adults ages 19 to 29). There are 6.5 million uninsured Californians. Young adults have the highest rate of being uninsured, consistently reported between 30 and 40 percent. "Young invincibles" tend to be people no longer covered by family insurance policies and just beginning to establish their independence. They are also starting their careers and less likely to be offered insurance by their employers. Nearly half of all full-time workers aged 19 to 29 lack employer-based health benefits. Tonik health plans were designed by-and for-"young invincibles," as an effort to expand access to health care coverage for one of the fastest growing uninsured populations in the state and the country. Tonik plans are simple, easy to use and affordable. Tonik covers everyday preventive needs (like routine doctor visits) as well as the more serious medical necessities. Unlike other individual policies on the market, seeing a dentist, getting eye exams, glasses and contacts are all-inclusive within the new benefit design. Curious "young invincibles" can visit and apply for Tonik online at www.tonikhealth.com. Applicants are subject to review and approval for a plan within minutes. Tonikhealth.com is intentionally easy to understand and navigate. There is minimal to no paperwork and if approved, an applicant can print out a custom-designed identification card. "Young adults think of insurance like broccoli," said Steve Synott; general manager of Individual Services for Blue Cross of California. "They Know it's good for them but they don't have a taste for it yet." As a result, many go without it. There are currently an estimated 1.6 million uninsured 19 to 29-year-olds in California. The financial pain of a sports related injury or other unforeseen event can outweigh the physical. Consider the following: an ambulance ride to the hospital is $607; the average cost of a day in the hospital is $7,175; and knee surgery and care is estimated at $48,302. The costs of Tonik plans are painless. They range from $64 to $123 a month, depending upon the plan, the insured's age and where they live. In a unique approach to product development, Blue Cross engaged in a "reverse point-of-view" philosophy by examining the preferences and lifestyles of uninsured young adufis. Blue Cross research indicated that they are interested in health insurance, if it met their needs and was offered at tire right price. "The more research we did to understand this group, the more we became convinced that the 'young invisibles' were willing and ready to take responsibility for their own health care — if they found a plan that fit their needs," said Deborah Laehman, senior vice president of Individual and Small Group Services for Blue Cross of California. Tonik will initially be available only in California and debuts though a series of non-traditional marketing techniques. Go here Here's the deal: one price, no haggling, cash in your pocket for more Important things! 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The night wouldn't be complete without singing and celebrating a happy birthday to PAB's own Special Events Coordinator Kristy Radspinner herself. That night she celebrated her 20th birthday. Radspinner went to go introduce Non-Existent, even though all the PAB members were missing-in-action. Out of nowhere, there came the PAB members, along with the audience, singing "Happy Birthday" while carrying out a huge cake. "I was overwhelmed to all they did for me - it meant so much to have so many surprises," Radspinner quoted. Radspinner suggests to anyone interested in performing at a TNT or anyone who lias an event idea to contact August through e-mail at politikal9@msn.com or by call the PAB office at 595-2650. University of Wisconsin-Parkside 6th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration "Live The Dream!" An Evening Extravaganza Featuring: Essay and Community Awards, Music, and Readings! January 21, 2005 7:00pm Communication Arts Theatre Free and open to the public! For more information contact (262) 595-2731 riW I'j^k Die UntYMfty of Wisconsin- Paitude provides services for palrons wi» special need*. Please contact the Padeide Student Center (or assistance, 1262) 59S-2MS. "Conference on Abuse: Effects of Violent Behavior and Attitudes" Friday, December 10, 2004 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. UW-Parkside Cinema Featuring Jackson Katz One of America's leading anti-sexist male activists This conference will: • Address ways that violent behaviors and attitudes confine the lives of men and boys as well as impact the lives of women and girls. It is not enough to know the problem exists. • You can translate your awareness of the problem into action and become peer leaders, rather than bystanders, in making your community safer and stronger. Student Discount Fee: $25 - Includes a Continental Breakfast & Lunch (General public rate is $65 per person, group rates available) Snhenit, of WUcoodn 'ARKSIDE For more informatiioonn about the conference, visit www.uwp.edu Keyword "continuing education" or call 262-595-2312. Jackson Katz This Conference is sponsored by: RACINE THE WALL STREET JOURNAL THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 22, 2004 ' 2004 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. What's News — In Business and Finance NBA Playbook Says Re-Court Sponsors The National Basketball Association swiftly punished players who brawled with fans. Now it is trying" to prevent the bad blood from spreading to its sponsors. NBA officials are contacting sponsors td reassure them the league planned further action to safeguard its image after Indiana Pacers players fought with Detroit Pistons fans in the stands and on the court at a game last Friday. The NBA's strong ties with sponsors and advertisers have helped minimize the fallout. Plus, in handing down some of the longest suspensions in league history—nine players, 143 games and more than $11 million in lost salary-NBA Commissioner David Stern demonstrated he wouldn't let the crisis escalate. But while loyal, longtime sponsors such as Anheuser-Busch, Coca- Cola and PepsiCo's Gatorade have been supportive, the NBA may have a difficult time luring new advertisers. "Advertisers seeking to jump into this sport will be a little bit more cautious now," said one purchaser of media time for advertisers. The risk for sponsors is their being affiliated with an NBA brand whose luster might appear tarnished. Sexual-assault charges, later dropped, against superstar Kobe Bryant were a backdrop for the last NBA season. This year, stories of petulant behavior by NBA players have overshadowed the feel-good stories that defined the league for two decades. Telecoms Fight Plans For Municipal Wi-Fi Dozens of cities and towns across the country are rushing to provide low- or no-cost wireless, or Wi-Fi, Internet access to their residents. But the large phone and cable companies are lobbying state legislatures to make it illegal for municipalities to offer such service. Critics denounce the legislative tactics by the companies, arguing that the U.S. lags behind other countries in broadband Internet access because the phone and cable companies have been slow to roll out the service in some areas. The towns and cities involved say their plans will spur economic development and help bridge the digital divide, making Web access nearly ubiquitous. To the Hoop The top advertisers on NBA br oadcasts January through August 2004. Spending in millions General Motors SABMiller Nissan Motor Verizon Adolph Coots General Electric Anheuser-Busch Toyota Motor DairnlerChrysler McDonald's Source: TNS Media Intelligence/CMR The growth plans of the telephone and cable operators, however, depend heavily on selling Internet connections through their digital-subscriber-line and cablemodem businesses. The telecom companies argue that it is unfair for them to have to compete against the government. Car Won't Start? Make Tour Payment Here is a radical way to crack down on people who fall behind on their car payments: take away the keys. That is what a growing number of lenders and car dealerships are doing in an effort to end the lengthy and expensive cycle of tracking down people who are delinquent and potentially repossessing the car. A small keypad is installed in the dashboard and requires drivers to punch in a code from the lender before the car will start. If you don't pay on time, your code stops working. Starter-interrupt devices are fast gaining popularity among independent auto dealers who carry their own financing. One maker of the gadgets, Gordon Howard Associates Inc., says it has sold about 160,000 of its PassTime devices so far to some 1,600 auto dealers. FCC Says Choice Raises Cable Rates Allowing consumers to choose only the cable stations they want would result in higher monthly bills, and could force smaller networks off the air, according to a study by federal regulators. Congress ordered the Federal Communications Commission study after being inundated with complaints about rising cable rates. Please turn to Next Page What Yon To Succeed Be successful in class and your career with The Wall Street Journal - in p rint and online. Subscribe today! visit subscribe.yrsj.com/student or call 1-800-975-8602. @THE WALL STREET JOURNAL Wal-Mart: As Seen on TV? Discounter Is Subject Of Satire and Scorn; Others See Reflection By ANN ZIMMERMAN and JOE FLINT Companies pay big bucks to get mentioned on TV shows. Then there is Wal- Mart Stores Inc., which could live without much of the free publicity it is getting these days. In recent weeks, a Wal-Mart look-alike played a prominent role in "Without a Trace," the CBS hit crime-drama about Federal Bureau of Investigation agents who track down missing people. The show's store—"Every Mart"—was the employer of a single mother who didn't qualify for health benefits and whose wages were so meager she had to deal drugs to pay for her son's hearing aid. The writers may have called the store by a fictitious name, but by dressing workers in Wal-Mart's trademark blue smocks, the resemblance to the world's No. 1 retailer was unmistakable. This month. Comedy Central's ever-irreverent cartoon "South Park" built an entire episode around a "Wall-Mart" coming to town. Originally met with wild enthusiasm, the new arrival turns the town folk into consumer zombies lured by cheap prices to buy massive quantities of products they don't need. It also turns Main Street into a bombed-out ghost town. At the same time, Wal-Mart's Comedy Central's 'South Park' show recently built an episode around a thinly disguised Wal-Mart coming to town. market muscle and increasing influence on American society make it a favorite topic for news shows. The Bentonville, Ark., retailer was the focus of two recent television documentaries, one on CNBC and one on PBS's "Frontline." "From PBS to 'South Park'—it just shows you how much a part of the culture we are," says Mona Williams, vice president of communications for Wal-Mart. Some see a cultural chasm at play in how television depicts the gargantuan retailer. "People shop at Wal-Mart because they have low prices and great selections and poor people need it, and portraying [the company] as evil is sort of an elitist viewpoint," says John Altschuler, an executive producer on Fox's "King of the Hill." The show features a "Megalo Mart" which competes mercilessly with the small, neighborhood store where Hank Hill sells propane and propane accessories. But "King of the Hill" doesn't ascribe to the "Wal-Martkilling- America" viewpoint, Mr. Altschuler says. It instead focuses on the frustrations of d ealing with the giant stores, such as pushing carts for vast distances, and getting little help from clerks. "Without a Trace" set out to write another kind of social commentary. An executive producer says he wanted to address "a larger issue with corporate America in general being about their bottom line and not about protecting their workers." In the episode in question, the protagonist can't get Please turn to Next Page T h e B e s t F o u r Y e a r s o Y o u r L . f e ^ a r e o v e r ) College Journal.com from THE WALL STREET JOURNAL. Thousands of timely articles, salary tables and tools, plus 30,000+ jobs at the nation's hottest companies. ©2002 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. OOM^QHES.. THE WAT,I, STREET JOURNAL t CMPHJS MM. Now Online: Worst Waits at Airports By SCOTT MCCARTNEY Airport-security checkpoints haven't created the gridlock that some feared-even with new requirements, such as taking off all coats and jackets. But don't mention that to people waiting at Fort Lauderdale's Terminal D. There, the wait at 5 p.m. on a recent Thursday was 63 minutes. At Washington's Reagan National Airport, it took some travelers 59 minutes to get to the front of the line at 7 a.m. on a recent Monday. The Transportation Safety Administration has been under pressure from frustrated airlines and passengers alike to cut screening wait times. While the system is working fairly well overall, at many airports, checkpoints simply aren't able to handle peak periods without long lines. At some airports, such as Washington's Dulles and Los Angeles International's Terminal 1, some lines stretch out the terminal doors and onto the sidewalk. A comprehensive look at airport security wait times this fall finds that many travelers still are waiting 45 minutes or more to get through the screening at peak times. These findings come from a search of the TSA's wait-time database day-by-day, hour-by-hour for some of the largest U.S. airports, covering the period of Oct. 12-Nov. 9. In general, the long waits came early in the morning, when a rush of travelers hits checkpoints, or late in the afternoon when another rush occurs. The analysis suggests that this week-with passenger volume growing and lines being slowed by the new jacket-removal requirement, imposed in September after terrorists in Russia brought down two flights by hiding bombs in jackets— some travelers are likely to encounter nerve-racking waits while heading home for the holidays. Fares are low, and so airports are expected to be crowded for Thanksgiving. The TSA says that lines at many airports actually have been getting shorter, though the agency didn't have hard numbers to show that nationally. "We are consistently reducing wait times at many airports," a spokeswoman says. The TSA posts specific airport wait times on its Web site, www.tsa.gov. The data cover a fourweek period, usually at least a week old. You can search for both the average and maximum wait on a specific hour or a specific day, and see how each checkpoint at an airport fared. What's News- In Business and Finance Wal-Mart: As Seen on TV? Continued from Previous Page health care because the fictional Every Mart chain doesn't let its employees work 40 hours a week. As it happens, Wal-Mart employees who work 34 hours or more a week are considered full-time and are offered health care. Also, hearing aids aren't typically covered by health insurance policies. Finally, Wal- Mart takes issue with the notion that it exploits the working poor. "Hourly jobs like those offered by Wal-Mart and other retail and service providers are generally not designed to support a family," says Ms. Williams, the Wal-Mart official. "Three-quarters of our workers are seniors supplementing their income, students working their way through school or second-income providers." Bob Thompson, director of Syracuse University's Center for the Study of Popular Television, says Wal-Mart is ripe for satire because it is something everybody can understand. The best response for the company, he adds, "is to never address it directly and pummel the culture with a completely alternative vision of themselves." This is precisely what Wal-Mart is attempting to do with its recent barrage of image commercials touting itself as a good place to work and a beneficent community citizen. But according to the sixth annual survey of corporate reputations by market researchers Harris Interactive and the Reputation Institute, a research organization, Wal-Mart fell five notches to 28th place this year. The company does no advertising on Comedy Central, but Wal- Mart's Ms. Williams thinks the channel's "South Park" was "right on target" in its episode featuring "Wall-Mart" Desperate to stop their town from total collapse, the main "South Park" characters- Stan, Kyle, Kenny and Cartmango to the store's headquarters to learn where the heart of Wall-Mart is so they can kill it. The heart, it turns out, is a mirror. And the local store the town decides to support instead grows from a mom-and-pop to a Wal-Mart-like behemoth. "South Park confirmed that the power behind Wal-Mart is the consumer," Ms. Williams says. "Even if I don't agree with the way they do things, there is frequently a lot of truth in their satire." Continued from Previous Page Fees for a basic package of cable channels have escalated an average of 4.6% annually over the past five years, and expanded cable service is up more than 7% a year. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman John McCain (R., Ariz.) and others have pushed the idea of letting individuals, rather than a cable operator, decide which networks they want. But after reviewing more than 400 comments from cable companies, programmers and consumer groups, the FCC found that only consumers who purchase fewer than nine cable stations would see a reduction in their monthly bill. Since the average cable household watches about 17 channels, including broadcast stations, the FCC concluded that so-called a la carte pricing would raise monthly bills 14% to 30%. SBC and Yahoo Expand Alliance SBC Communications and Yahoo are expanding their partnership to create a slew of joint Internet, video, wireless and phone services, marking the latest step toward a hybrid business that goes beyond the traditional borders among telecom, online and TV companies. Under a new agreement, Yahoo over the next two years will begin to serve as a de facto software platform to link SBC services that exist separately today. SBC customers would be able to tap into a Yahoo portal via a cellphone, PC or TV to do things such as route phone calls, check e-maiL order TV programming and set parental content controls for the Internet or television. Yahoo would provide software for new TV set-top boxes that SBC is developing, as well as for cellphones for angular Wireless, which is 60%-owned by SBC. The first new services are supposed to hit the market Jan. 1. Several of the nation's largest phone companies, including Verizon Communications Inc. and SBC, have begun entering the TV world— countering moves by cable-TV companies, which are accelerating their offerings of home phone service and exploring selling cellphone service. Odds & Ends A possible new case of mad cow disease is being investigated, rattling the nation's cattle industry, food processors and beef-oriented restaurant chains. Tests are under way at the government's national animal laboratories in Ames, Iowa. Results are expected this week. ... U.S. employers' health-care costs rose 7.5% in 2004, much less than anticipated, and are likely to slow even more next year, a new nationwide survey shows. By Jay Hers hey How to contact us: CampusEdition@dowjones.com AT COLLEGEJOURNAL.COM • Step-by-step resume help for college seniors. • Advice on making the transition from campus to corporation. • How to ask your parents for a loan. CONTACT: AVI GREWAI (AD MANAGER] imp ads@yahoo.com 12 The Ranger News December 4, 2004 Sports Men's Basketball Team Off To Slow Start BY RUSSELL HARRIS Sports Editor Deacon looks good in UW-Parkside debut On November 15, at Hillsdale, Michigan, the Rangers came back late from a nine-point deficit to take a 71-68 lead with two minutes remaining in the game. However, Hillsdale came back to win, 76-71. The game was tied at halftime, 33-33.The Rangers had four players finish in double figures.Tyrone Deacon, a freshman point guard, and Michigan State transfer, scored 18 points in his UW-Parkside debut. Gareth Malkowski, a junior guard, added 16. Chuck Wesolowski,a junior forward, had 11 points and Brad Ferstenou, scored four points in his collegiate debut. He played for Burlington High School for four years. UW-Parkside shot well from beyond the arc, making 9 of 24 three-point attempts. Deacon and Malkowski both went 4-8 from the three-point line. Ferstenou and Boutelle Show Promise On November 20, the UW-Parkside Men's Basketball Team hosted the Concordia Golden Bears at the DeSimone Gymnasium in their home opener. The Rangers came out cold as they missed their first nine field goal attempts and continued to shoot poorly in the first half. Concordia went on to beat the Rangers, 68-56. The Rangers came back and made a run in this game behind the solid play of a pair of its big men, Brad Ferstenou, a freshman forward and junior center, Kevin Boutelle. Both of these young men displayed some ability, but Concordia went on an 8-0 run late in the second half and UW-Parkside missed four of its shots down the stretch. The Golden Bear's made crucial free throws late in the game to help secure the win. Rangers Learn Against UW-Milwaukee On November 23, the UW-Parkside Men's Basketball Team had another tough challenge. This time, it was against the UW-Milwaukee Panthers (2-0), a Division I school, and the Rangers fell short, 87-50. Despite the loss the Rangers learned a lot, as they did playing against UW-Madison, and played much better than did Division I school Prairie View A & M, which was defeated by the Panthers, 117-55. Those 117-points scored are the most UW-Milwaukee has ever scored in a single game! The Rangers trailed 47-21 at halftime, but were resurgent in the second half and cut the lead down from 26 to 21 points. However, UW-Milwaukee responded and went on a run of their own and never looked back. Gareth Malkowski, a junior guard, scored 14 points while Kyle Clark, a freshman guard, added 13. So the Rangers matched up better than a Division I team did and that definitely shows a lot of promise for this young, upcoming Ranger team. The Rangers gain a lot trom facing Division I teams as they are able to see where their weaknesses are and are able to see what some of their strengths are on the court. Freshman Clark Makes Prescence Known With 16 Points On November 26, the men's basketball team traveled to Quincy University in Illinois in what was both teams Great Lakes Valley Conference season opener. The Rangers trailed early and never fully recovered taking the loss, 88-74. The Rangers shot 41 percent from the field while the Quincy Knights shot 64 percent. Kevin Boutelle, a junior center, led the Rangers in scoring with 17 points. Kyle Clark, a freshman guard, added 16 points while Michigan State transfer, Tyrone Deacon, a freshman point guard, added 13. Women's Basketball Team Hits Ground Running BY RUSSELL HARRIS Sports Editor Kromm & Weir picking up where they left off last season On November 16, the UW-Parkside Women's Basketball team played Olivet Nazarene at DeSimone Gymnasium and won, 90-53. The Lady Rangers started quickly by taking an early 18-3 lead and never looked back. The Lady Rangers led at halftime, 53-12. Carrie Weir, a senior guard/forward, had 23 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists. Last season, Weir finished 15th in scoring (13.4 points) and rebounding (6.0) in the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC). Sammy Kromm, a senior center, added 24 points on 12-15 shooting. She also grabbed 13 rebounds. Kromm was an All-GLVC first-team selection for the second straight season and was chosen to the NCAA Division II All-Great Lakes Region Team. It was the first time that a UW-Parkside woman has been presented with this accolade. Freshman guard, Mackenzie Heise, scored 10 points, displaying some early season luster. Lady Rangers get balanced scoring On November 19, the UW-Parkside Women's Basketball team faced Winona State at the DeSimones Gymnasium on campus in a non-conference game. Using a run that started midway during the first half of play, the Lady Rangers won, 66-45. Senior guard/forward, Carrie Weir, scored 13 out of her 16 points in the second half and UW-Parkside shot well from the perimeter, which opened up the inside. Sophomore guard, Ashley Ferguson, scored 12 points and senior center, Sammy Kromm, added 10. Freshman guard, Kim Murphy, was 5-5 from the field and was 2-2 from the free throw line, which gave her 12 points. The team has now begun to play its Great Lakes Valley Conference games. Lady Ranger's Defense Plays Role In Loss To Grand Valley State UW-Parkside loses despite 25 from Kromm On November 22, the UW-Parkside Women's Basketball Team hosted the Grand Valley State Lakers in a non-conference game at tire DeSimone Gymnasium and were defeated, 80-67. The Lady Rangers trailed by 12 points at halftime. This was UW-Parkside's final game before they begin Great Lakes Valley Conference play against the Quincy Lady Hawks in Illinois. The Lakers shot over 50 percent from the floor. UW-Parkside's senior center, Sammy Kromm, scored 25 points and added five rebounds. Kromm scored 16 of her points in the first half. Junior guard, Carrie Schieve, tossed in 20 points, with 14 of those coming in the second half. Schieve scored 12 of her 17 points in the second half. UW-Parkside shot over 50 percent from the field in the second half on 15-28 shooting. However, UW-Parkside was outdone on the boards. But the main factor was the Lady Rangers' inability to stop the Lakers when they had chances to get back into the game. Grand Valley State had a 10-point lead and UW-Parkside couldn't cut the gap, allowing the Lakers to continue to score as they fought to get back into the game. Women's Basketball Team Takes Tough Loss Against Knights Weir scores 27 points on 13-19 shooting On November 26, the UW-Parkside Women's Basketball Team played in what was both teams first Great Lakes Valley Conference season opener at Quincy University in Illinois. The Lady Rangers played a wonderful first half and held a 30-24 lead at halftime, but the Knights fought back in the second half regaining the lead and never looked back. The Lady Rangers were held in check as they only shot 25 percent from the field in the second half. Senior guard/forward, Carrie Weir, scored 27 points and was 13-19 from the field! No other UW-Parkside player reached double figures. The Knights won 64-44. 13 The Ranger News December 4, 2004 Runnin' Rangers Lace Em' Up At Nationals UW-Parkside Men's Wrestling Team Schedule, 04'-05' BY RUSSELL HARRIS Sports Editor On November 20, the UW-Parkside Women's Cross-Country Team went to Indianapolis, Ind., to compete in the Division II National Championships. The team was consistent and took 19th in a field of 24 teams. UW-Parkside's Emily Junion finished in 104th place with a time of 24:18 while running the 6,000m course, which was moist from rain. Michelle Boldon, junior, ran a time on that course that was a minute better at 23:15, which put Boldon in 44th place. Tiff Belongia, junior, had the next best time at 24:28 placing 117th. Heidi Anderson, freshman, and Naomi Bong, freshman, finished 128th and 142nd respectively. The Runnin' Rangers had another terrific season under Head Coach, Mike DeWitt, and the entire student body and faculty at UWParkside congratulates them on a job well done! Next year's team will include many returning runners including Anderson, Bong, Junion, and Boldon. Nov. 13 UW-Steven's Point Open 9 a.m. Nov. 20 Concordia Open 9 a.m. Dec. 2 Lakeland College Triangular 6 p.m. Dec. 4 WISCONSIN OPEN 9 a.m. Dec. 7 Midwest Classic 2 p.m. Jan. 8 Midwest Classic 9 a.m. Jan. 15 UW-Oshkosh Open 9 a.m. Jan. 21 NCAA II National Duals t.b.a. Jan. 22 NCAA II National Duals t.b.a. Jan. 26 UW-Steven's Point 7 p.m. Feb. 4 Wheaton Invitational 2 p.m. Feb. 5 Wheaton Invitational 9 a.m. Feb. 9 UW-OSHKOSH 7 p.m. Feb. 11 Minnesota State-Mankato 7 p.m. Feb. 27 NCAA n MIDWEST REGIONAL 11 a.m. March 11 NCAA II Nationals t.b.a. March 12 NCAA II Nationals t.b.a. Home Matches Are Bolded and In All-Caps Turn negative stress into sweet success! Learn tricks of the trade to relieve stress from breathing techniques to r-qlming scents to stress balls. So let go of those splitting headaches and come RELAX! It's Coming! PAB's Annualcasino Night 7pm Union Square Thursday, Jan. 20 th Sweet treats will be served! ¥fP For more information call 595-2200 r stop by Student Activities, Union 209 L EADE RS HI P S E RI E S - » Sponsored by Student Acrivrae. 11 V ' \!i& RSVP by December 6 to Union 209, x2200 or espin019@uwp.edu mark the Date! KARAOKE The Entertainment Sectkm Is Co rreotty to Need Of The following; Horoscope Writer, Write 12 different predtctiGnsfof each astrological si#. Every two weeks Cartoonist; l^<mtedard«wt»ms»j^thepwwthonecar^K>nf<»evefyiss«e.Everi'twowe^a. Music Critic: :••*• Sememe opinionated who KNOWS music and can make a good argument for or against an album. : Movie Critic: f Same as above, only movies. We my be able to m m up regularly » Dummies Rule! December 4, 2004 y^ft's nothing new. Bush won. However, for those of you who still have *Keny/&lMaitis* your bumpers, here's a little seiace. CNN recently reported the top ten smartest and dumbest states in the natron, based on the findings of the Educational State Rankings (by Morgan Quinto Press.) So who voted for who? Smartest LMassachtrssets 2, Connecticut 3. Vermont 4 New jersey 5. Wisconsin 6. New York 7. Minnesota 8. low® 9. Pennsylvania 10. Montana Dumbest L New Mexico 2. Nevada 3, Arizona 4! S.l 7. j 4 California 9. Hawai Boathouse Pub - Wed. $ 8pm Harbor limits - Tue./Ffi. @ 9:30pm fU»s • Wed./8pm & m./mQprn Tohin Creek-Wed. Nights Middle Branch Saloon -Wed. Nights Mr,G's-Tue.#9pm Tlie Ranger News Is always la neeH of new writers, but for these of you who need a push, here you go: The Ranger News will be attending a college newspaper convention in San Francisco this February. Staff members who show dedication and ambition are encouraged to apply to go to the convention. Meetings are held on Mondays at noon in Wyllie D139C (across from the Career Center. Staff members who are interested in the San Francisco convention should write a 500-word essay detailing what they want to get out of it and what they would bring back to the newspaper. The deadline for essays is noon on Monday, December 8. Turn essays in to Henry Gastrins, editor-in-chief of The Ranger News, in Wyllie D139C. The Ranger News will cover airfare, hotel, and the cost of registration at the convention. New staff members or people considering working for the newspaper should apply. 15 The Ranger News December 4, 2004 You might be asking yourself why it took me five years to write this review. Truth is: I never really thought it was worth it, until finally realizing that I can't go on any longer with my arms crossed and my eyes closed while Christina and Britney bombard the airwaves with sh*t. Therefore, I have gathered all my notes about this band Cafe Tacuba, all that I know about their 1999 release "Reves/Yosoy", and have compiled it into this teeny article, which I hope, pays them the homage they well deserve. Fact is that even though this album is about five years old, no other band has come out with anything comparable to it; there isn't one band I can think of that has the creativity and the chops that these guys have, (The Flaming Lips, The Roots, and Outkast come close.) To say that Cafe Tacuba is amazing would be an understatement. In today's world, freedom of creativity in music comes with a price: not making it in the mainstream. It's no wonder that American bands don't have the mentality or the balls to make an album like this; Seems that British rockers are the only ones who have caught on to the trend. The Beatles did it and See "Cafe Tacuba" on page 19 ABCB • Good, Clean Fun It is often said that there isn't much to do in Racine and Kenosha Counties for college students besides bar hopping or house partying. It is unfortunately pretty true. But slowly businesses have been opening up which offer entertainment for students who are either too young to get into bars, or are just not into the drinking scene. In Racine, ABCB Cafe, named after a real tea house in Japan that shows family-style anime, has opened up as an answer to the "what do you want to do tonight" dilemma. ABCB is a privately owned cafe at 322 6th St. (corner of 6th Street and College Avenue) in the Downtown Racine Art District. They feature live bands, poetry jams, open mic nights, anime showings on their projection screen, and other entertainment which encourages young and "old" alike to join together and have a good time while bypassing expensive alcoholic beverages and the undesirable side effects. In addition to being a great place to have fun on weekend nights, it is open all week and provides a calming atmosphere conducive to studying and conversing on any level See "ABCB" on page 19 LAYOUT: (From enirance) SmaB stage to the right big wooden booths and pool in the rear. Small area but it doesn't feel cramped. DECOR' Kenosha bar owners: Come here and learn a thing or two. This place is ' disgustingly charming. Read "Special", continued below... MUSIC:' Good live band ™ old men w/ guitars & a saxophone THE CROWD" Vourtg & business-ey looking, with the exception of t wedding party and 2 cowboys. SPECIAL: CONGRATULATIONS IVANHOE!!! You get the "Best-Looking Bar* Award! Tall ceilings, neat light fixtures, old advertisements, very attractive bartenders, clean bathrooms...wait for it. NO NASCAR OR PACKERS DECOR! (<~Not lying) Comeon, they even had a nice doorman. {IVANHOE is the first Rate The Place bar to receive a vwrfl-deserved A< • illlllllllllllilllll —— 16 The Ranger News December 4, 2004 Women's Center, Black Student Union focus on Hip Hop and the Representation of Gender od BY NICHOLAS MICHAEL RAVNIKAR Professor Katherine Gregory asked students to ask themselves how social inequalities reproduce themselves, in an open discussion on women and hip-hop November 17inMolinaro 105. Gregoiy's power point presentation, entitled "Gender and Hip Hop Culture" evaluated the passivity of US consumers - specifically students who've matured immersed in hip-hop. "I'm not proclaiming a truth here," Gregoiy qualified. "I'm saying it's an issue we need to take a look at." She posed questions to the audience relating to the function and mediation of social power along gender lines, emphasizing that masculinity and femininity are social constructions. Pointing to the "cool posturing" and hyper-libido of rappers like 50 Cent and Jay- Z, the backgrounding of women as sexual props, as well as the discrete presentation of marijuana as a "symbol of pleasure, alternative economy and social interaction," Gregoiy wondered whether this was either a reflection of, or a projection upon, public life. She asserted that often the mass media outlets and audio-video production labels broadcast images of women of leisure. "Empowered" women are usually presented outside of the domestic sphere. Gender bending sometimes occurs when images of women dressed in male attire produce an aesthetic of power, she suggested. A number of students sat as panel members, though the distinction between panel and audience - like the line between subject and object, as Gregoiy asserted - blurred. "I just watch [the videos] for what they are: entertainment." one young man said. "Besides, some of these cats - they're acting like gangstas ... they ain't gangstas. The president, now he's a gangsta." Other students however, seemed to be in strong opposition. "You can see Kanye [West] rapping about how he dropped out of college, and kids see that. They know." one young woman said fervently, continuing, "Then they think, 'Oh, I can drop out of college and make it big as a rapper, 'cause Kanye did it.' People in the public eye need to set better examples for the youth." One student, Quiana Jennings, thought that it was important for parents to spend time discussing these issues with their children. PSGA Women's Issues coordinator Katie Smith agreed. In a discussion on WIPZ's Arts and Culture Diversity Supplement "Air Conditioning," she said, "There's a certain hierarchy imposed that maintains those constructions." She pointed out that, across the nation, women make an average of 73 cents to the male dollar. And that women make up 70 percent of all global poverty. "But it's not so much a 'women's' issue as it is a human issue. Men and women should be concerned about these things," she advocated. In her presentation on November 17, Katherine Gregoiy explained that the contradictions we consume might be viewed as a locus of ideological straggle for working out the issues of sexism, racism and classism - as well as formulating resistance to the dehumanizing aspects of cultural commodification. Perhaps the moral is that by simply recognizing the distance between what is represented (either glorified or belittled) by the media and the reality of our own fives and communities, we would initiate a modest erosion of the social constraints that choke self-determination. Long story short? Too late for that: Question consumption. bonJOURNallSM: Putting the "Anal" Back into Analysis BY RICHARD STANZ Not only the dignity of our American madness and stiff dysfunction of idiom recede from view; but facts remain supine, dead weight. There's a conversation going on about the determination of sexuality through political party preference: Gay Republicans? I think that people have the right to petition the revision of public norms. We've met the Canadians and are fully aware of their nationality. Most of our words get spent like our money. You can't say, "God, on Nickelodeon. Metaphor by metaphor, science makes funerals. There is despondency in the voice of the television. I've been tiying to place that smell. The television spit back Hook: "You need a mother veiy veiy badly." Why doesn't gov't have not-for profit status? Questioning is the first step toward reproduction. "The individual's mind is the epitome of justice," she continued. "No wait, erase that." Rumor is that one of us went AWOL. "I won't regrei you." is the best thing anyone can say. Just accept people for what We am. So, who's in charge? Notice quotes for time gaps. The living function of obesity is to tend toward definition. A sit-com glows, yet we're still broke. She flipped her hair and abandoned her lips. Decontextualize an image of idealization yourself in police scanner karma. One-eight-seven on your knee-high 'do. By closing site progress, you disinvite loss advance. Thank goodness for properly. I think I know what you might be saying: "It's all garbled. I can understand it but I can't understand it." Well, what do you mean? Conversation is a form of commerce, and this is NOT your filibuster. Dialogue can't be impractical. There is always a furor over love. Let fear and faith be considerate: think. Historical contexts dissected, nothing appears to change much about politics. Morality can do that: integrity, monogamy, problem solving. I'm paraphrasing, of course. Do not be failed by representation. Everyone desires life. Why gov't but function? (We will see ourselves in entropy.) Every complex is particular. Who could know you without fame? We do because we like to feel normal. Hi, God. "Nobody's really going to read this are they?" Their eyes See "ANAL" page 15 17 "Anal" corn, from p. 12 echoed out of their skulls, still as queers in Texas. Who's legislate? "...one Asian, underground. Vietnam'able. Sixteen fragged." (O Nostalgia, will they ever learn?) Political action reacts too, so get serious. "On a drive away from the teetering question maik, we became jilted." If you want to assert your perspective, go on ahead, homey. No disagreement without penetration. It's all tiddlywinks. I assert complication. "Is that Karl with a C or Cad with a K?" I neve heard it. Maybe. The Revolutionaiy wars never happen on a stage. 'Good journalism' is like bad correspondence: you just can't get the picture. IF you are interested In contributing your creative writing, Visual Art or Commentary To the Arts & Culture Section, Please Contact The Editor At Flaccid revolution@Hotmail.com The Ranger News December 4, 2004 BY NICHOLAS MICHAEL RAVNIKAR UW-Parkside is advertised as one of the most diverse of the UW system campuses, with a moderately sized international student population and a number of students from a variety of other ethnic, cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Englishis notthe only language being spoken on campus. Walking the halls from Union to Comm. Arts, one can hear various dialects of Spanish, Arabic, Malayalan, Japanese, German and myriad other idioms. However, all of the classes here require that papers and homewoik be written in English. The Tutoring Center is developing Writing English as A Second Language (WESL) initiative to meet the academic needs of UW-Parkside's diverse population. The program consists of tutors with a wide variety of cultural and Two Poems Written Around The Same Time: Parts 2 and 3/4 BY MIKE CYZAK Screaming eagle, my ears burn restraint, burst into inactiontwitch kneed, tight jawed, rippled uptown, frown, "sick of you" face, deep seeded seat plowed into foxhole bombardment, shards of tremored torso disjointed to the upper-from how I am now facing. & B eL g ft CL o. Cu linguistic backgrounds assisting other students with their study and English skills. Issam Ismaili, a tutor and native speaker of Arabic, said, When a student who comes from different country or who speaks another language is trying to write a different paper, they try to translate their ideas from one language to another. That's really difficult." Ismaili remembered being in a similar situation, and said that he wishes he would've had something like the WESL program available to him. Another tutor, Natalie Dunton, said, "If you can speak the same language as another person, that only helps. It's a common element in expressing thought in the 'proper' English manner. But it's not a one-way street." She suggested that there are things to be learned by both the tutor and the person being tutored. Jacquely n Haley -Renauld, coordinator of tutoring in the Learning Support and Student Support Services, supports the students and the tutors in thenproject. "It's really about giving students ownership of their ideas in a different language." Academic Advisor and professor Theron Snell commented that, in many cases, there is a kneejerk reaction among professors to diagnose writing issues as an ESL problem. Snell, who wrote the article "Academic Adjustment: Beyond Language," and was published in The Advising Quarterly's summer 2001 issue reminded, "You have a set of values that are embedded in language and in culture. That's not to say that students don't struggle with language." "But it may be more of a cross-cultural issue,' he went on, "That accompanies or is accompanied by language difficulties. ESL can tend to be a sort of surface reaction." He quoted Milton Bennet, a cross-cultural communications "guru" as saying, "You can be a fluent fool," going on to mention, "Grammar organizes the way you look at the world. It's a lens you have to master. It's not simply learning a language. But there are people out there (...) who think, 'Ya gotta lurn inlish good.' It's my contention that there are some language issues, but that ESL might be a quick gloss over a more complex of an issue." "None of this says that ESL classes or programs are bad," he continued, "But seting up a program like that will require professionals in the field." Snell's article suggests that focus on the learning process itself is fundamental to many students' (and teachers') difficulties. He argues that as students begin to use different "methodologies, they stop defining the professor's role as that source of the right answer and more as a guide or partner in the learning process. "They stop looking for the right answer and focus more upon the reasoning involved. They become central in their own learning process [and] cross cultures in the way they study as well as in the way they use the material. They move beyond language." If students were to demand this sort of comprehensive support from administration, Snell thinks that it would "require a sizeable commitment of resources." The program that the Tutoring Center has in place utilizes existing tutors as a supplement to students' curriculum, according to director Haley-Renauld. 18 The Ranger News December 4, 2004 100 Words or Less You know what always makes me crazy? The fact that half the time I go to Java Coast before my 10 a.m. philosophy class they are out of coffee. What's up with that? I go there to get my "pick me up'" coffee so I can stay awake in class and all that's left is a half cup or decaf. Who wants decaf coffee? What's the point? It doesn't wake you up. It doesn't make you more alert. All I want is a cup of regular coffee. Is that too much to ask? -Concerned Java Head While I understand the importance that a well-rounded education carries in today's social and economic environment, I'd like to take a chance to rail the university for its institutionally. Let it be known that I hold no grudge against any individual of the system; however I find its rhetorical posture of generality in numerous policies (29,49, and 43 come to mind) absolutely useless. I wish that PSGA, Student Union and Facilities would organize themselves to demand more intellectual and academic integrity from the bureaucratic structure we, by proxy, must work under. —Anonymous After recently visiting the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay campus, the lack of care for the environment my fellow UWParkside students show has become blatantly apparent. I went to throw away some trash after lunch in Green Bay and after peering into the trash and recycling containers I realized that everything that could be in a recycling container was in one. When I look into the recycling containers here at Parkside or when I watch someone throw away their trash here, veiy rarely do I see them take advantage of the recycling containers. I just wish that since they are already provided for us and since they are right next to the waste containers that Parkside students would take some responsibility upon themselves and use them. —Conscious Student I have a new idea for Parkside Activities Board. Since it's rare that more that 12 people ever show up to any of their events, they should make their job as an organization on campus to set up events for other student organizations. They could be event specialists, so that when PSGA or WIPZ has an idea for an event, they could send it to PAB, and PAB could put their hard work into programmrng and publicity for all student orgs, not just random events that they put on. -Suggesting Student Any member of the UW-Parkside community can write 100 words or less for publication in this column, including a name is optional unless the writer is making a statement against an individual, in which case including a name is necessary. Slanderous, libelous, or misleading submissions will not be printed. E-mail your submissions to rangernews@uwp.edu with the subject "100 Words." By Herny Gaskins There is often much debate about opinions and editorials in newspapers. Most publications have the desire to remain as objective and unbiased as possible. So how can opinions and editorials be accepted in news? They can't. That said, it is not unreasonable to have a separate section, away from the news and strictly factual reporting of any publication, that puts out opinions and editorials. Almost every newspaper does it, including what is arguably the most responsible and most well-respected newspaper in the world: The New York Times. More debate comes into play when a person raises the question of a newspaper's objectivity. While the question is valid, it must be understood where the opinions and editorials are found in the publicatioa Facts are facts, so if a writer is reporting news, then his or her comments have no place in the story. But if it is an opinion column, then obviously that is exactly why the reader is reading it; to hear a perspective on a certain subject. Responsible writers (and I would venture to say only responsible writers are hired for opinion and editorial columns) will expose all parts of what they argue, explaining why they take the stance they do. An opinion column that is one sided and only written for the writer's agenda will only make the reader roll his or her eyes. But a writer who is exposing all parts of what any reasonable human could connect with is a writer who can make people think. That is the idea, anyway. Opinions & Editorials By Preston Brown Having an opinion section in a newspaper can be helpful when used correctly, but most of the time it serves as a forum for rants that end up the same place they begin, simply being complaints. Do such forums have a place in journalism? Historically yes, but that doesn't necessarily make them a good idea. We often see people writing in to newspapers to vent about issues that have been bothering them, while little else is done to act on what they are complaining about. Although this is not always the case, we usually see somebody drunk with the power of print, trying to impress their own personal agenda on others. Does that sound like journalism? Well, not to me. Journalism is suppose to be an objective observation of something that is or has occurred. It is usually relevant to a community or specific group of people whose interests are kept in mind and represented. Although opinions have their place in the world, it doesn't seem like it lies in the realm of facts. Possibly in a magazine or online, but certainly not with credible news. Everybody needs a forum to vent their frustrations, with this I agree, but not with the credible news stories. Although it is ultimately up to the readers to decide what they want to read and where, I'd like to think that the novelty of listening to complaints has worn off in this society. Since this article is nothing more then an opinion in itself, I can safely say that I might be wrong. 19 The Ranger News December 4, 2004 CLASSIFIED ADS r>«r D , (262) 595-2287 U uwp_ads@yahoo.com X OllCG BCflt Classified Ad Rates 30 words for $5.00 and $0.25 for every additional word. Spring Break 2005- Travel with STS, America's #1 Student Tour Operator to Jamaica, Cancun, Acapulco, Bahamas and Florida Now hiring on-campus reps. Call for group discounts. Information/ Reservations 1-800-648- 4849 or www. ststravel. com. "Questions about abortion? Make an informed choice. Call Alpha Center 637-8323 Work at home at your convenience and become debt free and financially secure! Outstanding income potential with no investment or sales. Call 262-632- 5401 anytime. I'll help you build your business! "Cafe Tacuba" cont. from p. 11 so did The Who; most recently, Radiohead, Blur, and Coldplay. But, when Cafe Tacuba, clearly the best rock band in the history of Mexico, became bored with their old pencils, they didn't hesitate to reinvent their music by picking up pens. They decided to lock themselves up in a secret location in Mexico City, where, for many days and nights, they challenged their creativity by playing weird music they enjoyed. The demos turned out to be ridiculously awesome, and though they had not been intended for release, the record label convinced the four young men to attach them in a separate disc to their already poppy disc of songs, resulting in "Reves/Yosoy" ("Backwards/1 Am.") Thank goodness for their release, for the final outcome was like a coin with two similar sides, intriguing, competitive, and certainly one of the most exciting albums of the last 30 years. And with that said, you are now asking yourself, "What do I care about a Spanish speaking band?" Don't be a close-minded weenie: "Oh, I don't like mariachi." "I'd rather listen to the good singers like Shakira and Ricky." Well, fine, be that way, but keep in mind that you're missing out on The Beatles of your generation. They've played the Conan O'Brien show, written about in the New York Times, and even Madonna tried signing them to her label. Not good enough? Well perhaps looking into the future might help. When future generations (your grandchildren) come to you seeking the knowledge of Cafe Tacuba, you'll have to sigh and blush as you tell them that you were too busy listening to Eminem and Nelly. My point is: these guys aren't just good, they are really good, and to go on living without ever giving this band an opportunity to rock your headphones- a pity. About the albums: Yosoy, though full of pop lyrics and melodies, is in no way simple, as Joselo Rangel's voice seeps into your skin and flails away with snaky melodies. This guy gives you absolutely everything, from valor to wisdom. But it's Reves that proves you are in the presence of greatness. Definitely the more interesting of the two albums, it takes your ears into a valley of unimaginable sounds. The minute you hear the 5/4 stomp of the opening song, you know you are in for a treat. With the help of the Kronos Quartet sawing away at dissonant metal and surf guitar sounds, it won't be long before you submit to these math-rock geniuses. Well, there you have it folks. Cafe Tacuba might only sell 40,000 copies of this album (which is undeistandable in the world that we live today, where good music gets sh*t wages and sh*t music goes gold), but if you are lucky enough to get your hands on a copy of this album, even if you burn it from a friend, beware that it may never leave your CD player. Cafe Tacuba: At a Glance Joselo Rangel: guitar, vocals Enrique Rangel: bass, contrabass, jarana, guitar, vocals Emmanuel del Real: piano, clavinet, mellotron, programming, vocals, keyboard Ruben Albarran: vocals, guitars, keyboard Data collected by Amber Taylor 11 -4-04 What were they thinking? Traffic accident. CART Lot. 1:52 p.m. A citation was issued to a driver for inattentive driving. 11-4-04 Bang! Crash! Agency assist. CTH A/CTH Y. 4:09 p.m. Kenosha Joint Services requested assistance to an injury traffic accident. 11-5-04 How sick can a person get? Alann. Health Services. 5:29 a.m. Officers were dispatched to Health Services for a fire alann. No sign of smoke or fire. Alarm was reset. 11-6-04 Sweet Dreams! Unauthorized presence. MOLN. 5:20 am. Officers found a male suspect sleeping in a classroom. 11-6-04 Happy Birthday to who? Fire. Ranger Hall. 9:51 p.m. Officers were dispatched to an active fire alarm in Ranger Hall caused by a burning candle. 11-15-04 Keeps going and going... Traffic violation. Outer Loop Rd/Wood Rd. 8:49 p.m. A citation was issued to a driver for failure to stop/improper stop at a stop sign. 11-16-04 Illegal play on the field Traffic violation. CTH A/CTH G. 2:17 p.m. A citation was issued to a driver for driving with suspended plates. 11-17-04 Take it easy! Batten. 12:58 p.m. A citation was delivered to a subject for assault behavior. 11-17-04 Walk! That's why we were blessed with feet and legs! Theft personal property. Ranger Hall Lot. 11:30 p.m. A student reported a parking permit was removed from his vehicle without permission. 11-18-04 Risky business. Liquor violation. University Apartments. 11:50 p.m. A citation was issued for underage drinking. 11-19-04 Dish out the dough! Liquor violation. Ranger Hall. 12:08 a.m. A citation was issued for underage drinking. 11-19-04 Late for work? Alarm. WYLL. 8:15 a.m. A security alarm was set off by an employee. Alarm was silenced and reset. 11-21-04 Hope they're okay. Medical assist. CART. 6:09 p.m. Rescue was called to CART for a faculty member. "ABCB" cont. from p. 11 from PC games to physics. The coffee shop has a non-smoking section in front with face tables and two dining room style tables, a stereo and a TV. The back area is for smokers and has couches, coffee tables, a dining room table, a TV and stereo. Some events coming up are: December 4, at 6 p.m., there will be five bands including: Junction_31, Figaro, Giving Up Holden and Wrong From Right. The cover chaige is $5. On December 10, ABCB is hosting a food drive for Christmas. There will be live music and they will be taking names of needy families in the Racine and Kenosha area to give the food and money they collect. The cover for that show is $2 and a non-perishable food item. The normal weekend schedule, when there aren't special events is open mic night on Fridays and anime night on Saturdays. ABCB serves cafe beverages (latte, mocha, chai tea, espresso, etc.), regular coffees, soda, juice and milk. They also offer food like hot dogs, polish sausage, homemade soups, chili, popcorn, nachos and ice cream. Simple breakfasts of scrambled eggs, sausage, ham and bacon are served from 7-9 a.m. Hours are Monday'-Thursday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Patsy, owner of ABCB, is open to suggestions and opinions on entertainment options, or questions. She is almost always at the cafe, or she can be reached by phone at 262-632-1845 or 262-989-8768. Written & Created by the Satirical Writers Guild VOLUME ISSUE The State #1 News Source For Parkside Students A recent report done by the Associated Press concluded that The State is the number one news source for Parkside students. When interviewed, local students seemed to echo the report, praising The States objective reporting. "It's just a good place to get my news," says student Brent Chadworth. "They recently had a story that claimed that Walmart still sucked. I might have actually gone to shop at Walmart, but thanks to The State, I know it still sucks." The State's editors could not be reached for comment, but their answering machine message stated... Hello. You've reached the National Warlock hotline. For general information on warlocks, press 1. For information on ritual sacrifices, press 2. To perform a ritual sacrifice over the phone, press 3. If you've stumbled across this number accidentally, press 4, and feel the full force of our wrath. To join the National Association of Warlocks, press 5. If you're already a member, and have recently had your membership revoked due to abuse of power, press 6 thrice. For other inquiries, hang up now, and we'll contact you telepathically. The State, founded by outcast monks, has been in print since 1849, and before that was only available by spoken word, passed down orally from generation to generation, whereby stories and articles were sung in a Chaucerian-like verse. Written & Created by the Satirical Writers Guild The State #1 News Source For Parkside Students State Loses To Ranger In Dodgeball Tournament Itx vf tcoi t*r «e AntttrM IV.v- mr± bSo4 -to IMMUt MW|t M HOh. 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The battle for the coveted title, consisting of three, no-holdsbar games of dodge ball, the first team to win two games crowned champion, was both close and brutal. The first game was taken by The Ranger. "A combination of teamwork and cheating led them to this win," said State writer John Pagac. Editor in Chief of The Ranger Henry Gaskins reported The State to be "sore losers" in this bout. The second game of this glorious event was easily taken by The State. When asked about the win, Andy McDonald of The State, credited it to the abundant use of witchcraft. "Remember, we're warlocks," said McDonald. The third game, however, was much more gruesome. Limbs were detached, blood was spilled. The Ranger won this game by technical default. Most members of team Ranger were not able to "walk away" when the game was concluded. However, two-thirds of The State disappeared into thin air. Preston Brown, Assistant Editor for The Ranger was quoted to say, "One minute they were there and the next — GONE!" The remaining members of The State strolled casually off the court, thus allowing The Ranger to be considered victorious. Christmas-Themed Pornography Used Through July Drive-Thru Bank Teller Can't Detect Your Sarcasm Local Teen Giving Necrophiliacs A Bad Name Political Statement Made Using Instant Messenger Profile Price Dickered Down at Local Rummage Sale THE STATE Despite Unbelievably Low Prices, Wal-Mart Still Sucks BENTONVILLE. BEN I ONVILLE, AAKK -- DDeessnpiiftee iittss: rrPempuiftaattiiAonn ff/%or* \£ • . r t . .... prices far below those of competitors, Wal-Mart still sucks, sources indicate. Recent studies have shown that while the public is outraged with Wal-Mart's business practices concerning labor and ethics, its low, low prices are too tempting to ignore. "I heard that, like, Wal-Mart forces kids to work in sweatshops in Bangladesh or something," said one campus student while shopping for clothes. "I mean, look at this - fifteen bucks for a pair of pants. Even though some twelve-year-old in Honduras probably sewed it together at the crack of a whip in an unventilated warehouse, it's like half as much as I would pay at Sears." Polls show that Americans are vaguely aware of the ethical questions raised by Wal-Mart's practices, but continue shopping there anyway Richard Collins, a Federal Human Rights Investigator, spoke Thursday on the issue. "Wal- Mart has factories on the Island if Saipan in the Mariana Islands, which is technically a U.S. Commonwealth," said Collins. "This way, they can say their products are made in the USA... however, they don't have to follow minimum-wage laws. This allows them to maintain their standard of providing hard-working American families with the goods they need at prices they can afford." Not only does Wal-Mart obtain products through cruel child labor, but the mere presence of a Wal-Mart store in a town is enough to drive out local business. "Yeah, it's been real hard getting along since I lost my job at the shoe store," said Duncan Greeber, currently unemployed. "Pretty much the only way I get by is by taking advantage of the insanely affordable products offered by the local Wal-Mart. On the fixed income of federal unemployment checks, I would never have survived had it not t *3n for Wal-Mart. Of course, I wouldn't have lost my job, either. God bless you, Sam Walton!" Dorm Room Playboy Poster Angled Perfectly Over Bed Chuck Dobber, resident of Parkside's dormitories, has angled a poster featuring Playboy playmate Colleen Marie perfectly over his bed. "It's really amazing," says Dobber. "I didn't use a level or a right angle or anything It's almost as if it was meant for this angled ceiling." The poster, given to the UW sophomore as an early Christmas gift, features Marie spread-eagle on a bed, wearing a red, Santa Claus hat and nothing else. "The poster just brings a little Christmas cheer to the room," says Dobber. "I would have hung it up in September, but it would have just seemed out of season." Disneyland Secedes From Earth Michael Eisner, CEO of Disney announced Disneyland's secession from the planet Earth last week. Twenty-three international Disneyland locations, including the largest Disneyland, located outside Lagos, Nigeria, activated their gravitic thrusters, boosting themselves into orbit, permanently separating themselves from the planet Earth. As the Disneylands reached the upper atmosphere, they joined, forming Mega-Disneyland. In his speech, Michael Eisner stated, "Too long has the 'fun' of Disneyland been weighed down by the tyranny of gravity! Beginning today, all fun will be amplified by several orders of magnitude! Today, I present to you the new home of Mickey Mouse - Asteroid M!" The announcement was followed by a buffet of copyright lawyers from several competing entertainment companies. John Ashcroft Resigns, Forms 'John Ashcroft Experience" WASHINGTON, D.C. - John Ashcroft announced his resignation as Attorney General of the United States November 9th, stirring the political community. In a related move, Ashcroft announced the formation of his new band, "The John Ashcroft Experience," sending tremors through the music community. "Mr. Ashcroft felt as though he had fulfilled the duties imparted to him, as there have been no terrorist attacks in the United States since September 11, 2001," said a high-ranking federal official. "However, he feels as though his responsibilities in the field of Rock have not yet been carried out." During his resignation speech, Ashcroft mentioned that the resigning Secretary of Commerce Don Evans approached him with the idea of forming a band together, "The Ashcroft-Evans Project," but was shut down on the basis that Evans just didn't have the "attitude." Upon finishing his speech, Ashcroft motioned to an aide, who tossed him his trademark Tornado Red axe. He then tore his shirt off and proceeded to rock out for the next forty minutes. Do you wont to write for us? Feel the ultimate power that only a college publication can bring you? We have superior cloven hooves. Do you? You don't? And how's that working out for you? Join us. §*|, 1 1| - fhesHst@_s wg@y®hoo. com The following are recorded minutes from cm actual SWG meeting. 12:00p.m. 12:01p.m. f£06p.«n. 12:08p.m. 12:09p.m. 12:10p.m. 12:11p.m. 12:12p.m. 12:13p.m. 12:14p.m. 12:15p.m. 12:16p.m. Meeting fully underway 12:17p.m Total chaos erupts 12:18p.m Chaos lowered to a dull roar 12:19p.m Order fully restored 12:20p.m Kat pulls out sandwich 12:21p.m Ideas thrown out randomly 1222p.m Kat continues to eat sandwich Jon hit in head by idea with ran- 12:23p.m dom trajectory 12:24p.m Jon is unconscious 12:55p.m Revival attempts fail Kat finishes sandwich 12:56p.m Mysteriou s haze appears in 12:57p.m room. 12S0p.in Kat reveals second sandwich Thoughts garbled by haze Second sandwich half consumed Necromancer arrives to meeting Evil spirits neutralized Necromancer disappears into the night Second sandwich fully consumed TIME LAPSE Jon awakes from unconscious state Kat finishes fifth sandwich Meeting in t urmoil Meeting adjourned THE STATE Bathroom Stop Turns Into Father/Son Chat BEAVER CITY, UT - Sometimes good things do come to those who can't hold it any longer. It started off a regular Tuesday as Jared Doff picked up his son, Chris, from school and drove out to their house in the country. This Tuesday, though, the same old routine turned into something magical. It began as a simple bathroom stop -- an event that would turn out to be one of the most enriching experiences of Chris and Jared's lives. Chris and Jared live in the outskirts of Beaver City ("Technically Bone Valley," remarks Jared), a short ways away from the impressive Tushar Mountains. Usually, the rugged beauty of these peaks was ignored during Chris's daily commute to and from Beaver City. However, halfway home on Tuesday, Chris complained that he had to go to the bathroom. "I was a little upset at first," said Jared. "Why didn't the kid go to the bathroom at school? But then I relented. A kid's gotta pee when a kid's gotta pee, right?" The only place to stop was a small state park with a 'scenic view' of the mountains and two porta-potties at the entrance. Jared watched his son enter one of them, and while waiting, decided that he, too, had to 'take a dump.' It was then that the magical moment happened. "I said to dad: 'that was a cool view when we got in here, huh?"' said Chris. "And then we just started talking." One thing led to another, and before long, Chris had told his father about everything that had been happening at school, something he "never does," according to Jared. Jared even managed to talk a little bit about his work as a welder at Consolidated Construction, Inc. When the two of them got out of their porta-potties, they turned and looked at the breathtaking view behind them, and then set off towards the horizon. Jared recollects: "The thing is, I can't really ever remember stopping there before. It's funny - I've spent my life in that area but never really saw it." "I never expected to spend so much time together!" exclaimed Chris. "It's amazing how being side by side while taking a dump brings people closer." The two of them talked about life and death, love, hope, the future, and returned several hours later as the sun was setting. They were exhausted, but happy. "It's a good thing we both had to do number two," added Jared. "Otherwise we wouldn't have bonded." CORRECTIONS We here at The State sometimes make mistakes. * We would like to correct the following mistakes... In our last issue, we mistakenly spelled the word defecate... D-E-F-I-C-A-T-E We're sorry, the actual spelling should have been... S-H-l-T Last issue, we included a footnote suggesting that The State does not make mistakes. The footnote . should have been in bold. Sorry. *The State does not. make mistakes. In issue 3, we implied that there was a direct relationship between reading The State and acquiring millions of dollars. This should have been printed in issue 1. Last issue. The State was printed on recycled newspaper. It has always been our goal to print The State on sheets of endangered sea otter skin. We apologize. A Brief Word For The Not-Too-Terribly-Bright Here's the thing. The State isn't what most would consider - oh, what's the word? - real. While we do deal with real-life people, places, and events, the quotes and stories included in this publication are purely fictional. If you knew this already, kudos to you, citizen. If not... well, college isn't necessarily for everyone. Satan Cleans Up Act, Works In Soup Kitchen R. Mephistopheles, chief of Public Relations for Hell, Inc. called a press conference yesterday to point out that their controversial founder and CEO, Dr. S. Lucifer had recently turned over a new leaf. "We here at Hell realize that public perception of our organization has, in the past, been tainted by Dr. Lucifer's reputation and 'bad boy' image. I am here to tell you that Dr. Lucifer has recognized the folly of his ways and has, over the past two years, sucessfully completed a full course of rehabilitation for several painful addictions, and has now moved on to helping those less fortunate than himself. So, without further ado, I would like to present to you the new and improved Dr. Satan Lucifer!" Mr. Mephistopheles then led reporters on a short walk to a nearby Salvation Army soup kitchen. Dr. Lucifer stood behind the counter serving up generous portions of minestrone for the homeless and destitute. Shortly after reporters arrived, the soup grew cold, due to a malfunctioning hot plate. Dr. Lucifer then demonstrated the scientific expertise which earned him his multiple honorary doctorates with a jerry-rigged repair job so effective that Martha Sweeney, the head cook said, "It was like magic! That hot plate's never worked this good! Now if only I co uld get it to cool down a bit...." In a brief lull, Dr. Lucifer delivered a statement to the gathered press, saying, "I realized one day as I laid in a pool of my own vomit, that not only were my drunken, drugged-out orgies ruining the company's image, they weren't bringing me any satisfaction anymore. It's the law of diminishing returns, I really believe that. I had reached the point where there was no carnal peasure I hadn't explored, and I just had a profound ennui at the thought of another acid trip or wild orgy. It was just... it was an epiphany. I said to myself, 'you've tried everything for yourself, maybe it's time to think about someone else.' So I did. I gave it all up and it's just been the most wonderful thing." H. Jehovah, president of Heaven, LLC, Hell's primary competitor, said late last night, "I want to caution the public that Dr. Lucifer has years of experience in deception. Remember Milton's Paradise Lost? This [obscenity deleted] is why you people are here today! He's why you sad bags of flesh are burdened with the weight of sin! That twerp had the gall to challenge me! God! You don't do that and get away with it! Your uppance will come, Lucifer, I swear." Mr. Jehovah was then carried off by a flock of interns. By the end of the day, Hell, Inc. stock had tripled, to a value of $46.73 per share, and analysts expect a two for one split early today. The State Fills Leftover Layout Space With Enlarged, Meaningless Drivel So anyway, there's this robot I know who is always going on and on about robot politics. It's usually when I'm trying to eat lunch, which seems rude and inappropriate. Not that I don't sympathize. Robots have gotten a bad rap lately, especially since the introduction of hyperrobots. I mean, why on Earth would you want a regular robot when you can get a hyper one? Hyper-robots perform needed tasks at nearly double the speed of an ordinary robot. They're equipped with tools that had not even been conceived of when regular robots were first developed. And not only are they programmed to feel love, but they can cry synthetic tears, making them the perfect companion for human beings everywhere. Robot unemployment has skyrocketed in these past few years. Robots have to provide for their robot children and what are they supposed to do, you know? My robot friend complains that there aren't enough government programs aimed at helping robots. I feel for the guy, but, then again, I'm a hyper-robot. THE STATE THE STATE Editor-in-Chief Andrew McDonald Editor Jon Stehlik Writers Josh Diefenbach Lucas Gregory Andrew McDonald Sean Murphy John Pagac Nate Sieger Jon Stehlik Kaitlyn Ulmer Emily Wood Advisor Dean Karpowicz Special Thanks Australia The State LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear The State, I recently stumbled across The State (hehe...don't worry, my toe is okay), and I was intensely struck by your potential! (hehe... don't worry, it didn't hurt) A comedic-.«arire of the state of the world (hehe... get the pun?), for students! The only thing you guys are lacking is comedy. And satire. Your humor is mediocre at best. But then I thought of the perfect way to fix that! Here it is: I'll come write for you! Think of it! Think of the things we could accomplish! With my talent, and your print medium, we could rule the literary world! I'd even be willing to drop out of school for you - just like Steve Jobs did at Harvard. How would you like to be the next Apple? Or John Romano, joining ID! We'd become legends of the industry! So, what do you say? Let me write for you. Let me be your Romano. Passionately, Bob Mureale Dear Reader, We value our readers' submissions. Getting new ideas keeps us fresh, or at least going for another two weeks. It keeps us from curling up into the fetal position and crying ourselves to sleep. If you've got ideas, write those ideas down, fold those ideas up, and place those ideas into a stamped envelope. Make sure that the envelope is closed securely, to ensure that your ideas don't fall out when you tear them up and toss them into the garbage. Sincerely yours, The State* - Questions? Comments? Anonymous death threats? Queries concerning witchcraft? Contact us at... thestate_swg@yahoo.eom POINT CROSSFIRE COUNTERPOINT I'm A Warlock By Lenny Tweater Student, 5-Time Juggling Champion It's true! I am a warlock. I practice witchcraft, I perform ritual sacrifices, and if you can name a person at this university, chances are I've cursed them for something! Let me give you some background. Since humans first walked the Earth, my warlock ancestors and I have followed closely behind, maiming and killing those humans. Are we proud of this? Not really. It's just the natural order of things. We kill humans. Humans kill cows. Cows kill us. It's a vicious cycle. You might ask, "How can such a powerful species be so powerless against bovine?" Shut up! You should know that I eat human souls! Watch your tongue! Anyway, I only practice about 3 or 4 times a week, because I'm dealing with a part-time job at the nursing home and a full load of classes in my Conflict Resolution major. I'm also writing a book on how to win the lotteiy. Now, granted, I have never won the lottery, but I was at the bookstore, and seeing that there were no books on winning the lottery, I decided I would write one. Yes, I suppose I could use my vast knowledge of witchcraft to bend the lottery odds in my favor, but that would be dishonest. One thing that we warlocks pride ourselves on is our honesty. That and our ability to level whole towns by invoking the powers of the Dark Lord. Don't get me wrong. I have no "beef with humans. Heh-heh. Did you catch that? No "beef? Little cow humor th - there aren't any cows around, are there? I should probably keep my voice down. That's the price you pay for living in Wisconsin as a warlock. Those cows are merciless killers. We have to be careful. Wait! Shh... there are some cows now. I have to get outta here. You never spoke to me, understand? If I hear one word about this, everyone in your family grows a third leg. You got me? Good day. No, You're Not By Willard Crenshaw Ride Pimper You say you're a warlock. This is not a thoroughly impossible proposition. I say this because I have, in my time, known several warlocks, and am currently on good terms with four of them. Five if you count Gaspar (who currently resides only on the ethereal plane). You're no warlock. Warlock ancestors? Dude, you're not a warlock. It is clear to me that you are not a warlock. Not because of your evident lack of dedication, or your foolish choice in higher education. What would drive you to attend a public university ~ and as a conflict resolution major? Warlocks begin conflicts. They resolve nothing! There is no resolution, unless you count the collecting of corpses. Even then, everyone knows warlocks don't perform manual labor. Warlocks do not collect corpses! Then you say you can invoke the powers of the Dark Lord? No. You can't. How do I know? Because I do, that's how. You just can't. It is obvious that you are not a warlock. Not because you are attempting to win the lottery - when the warlock knows that money is nothing compared to magick. It is not even because of your pathetic attempt to write a book on a topic you know nothing about. I say that you are not a warlock because you are an idiot. Yes, I said it. You clearly have no right to the oxygen you apparently forget to breath. So, when a real warlock shows up at your house, brandishing powers beyond your imagination, ready to heave corpses to and fro with no intention of ever picking them up, just remember me, and what I said today. 1&- Gorrjer . .Buy, Trade, ?|ay The next level for Video Gamers is HERE!!! 3 Hours Mon - Thurs: 9am - 9pm Fri and Sat: 9am - Midnight Sun: 10am - 8pm 5901 75th Street Kenosha. At the corner of Hwy 50 and 60th Ave in Speedway Plaza Buy Games!!! Trade Games!!! Rent Games!!! Xbox - PS2 - GameCube - GameBoy Advance -PC The Holidays are here. Stop in to pick up that must have game or grab a gift card for that hard to shop for person. Video Games Cubed not only sells and rents games. They also have 4 state of the art video game rooms!!! Play video games on a 150" High Definition Screen!!! Digital Surround Sound and Leather Reclining Rumble Chairs!!! Up to 16 people can play at a time!!! $50 Gift Card for only $44.99 Limit one coupon per person. 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A candlelight vigil with an attendance of more than 50 people was held on the evening of November 11. Investigations are being conducted as to whether police used excessive force. Local press and police officials have all deemed this a tragedy, perhaps without realizing the "We [police] don't have any requirement or rule that we have to play fair " — UW-Parkside Police Chief Michael Marzion The Kenosha News has reported that "At 2:11 a.m. Tuesday [November 9], officers Eric Strausbaugh and Erich Weidner were on a traffic stop near 80th St. and 14th Ave. when they saw another vehicle speed pas them at about 40 mph in a 25 mph zone. Weidner completed the initial traffic stop, while Strausbaugh pursued and stopped the speeding vehicle in front of Bell's residence, 8310 14th Ave." Bell was driving the vehicle, owned by a male passenger. [...] Bell ... appeared implications of that word. B e l l ' s motherand sister were reportedly the only two eyewit n e s s e s aside from dispatched police officers, according to Kenosha News. Bell's pending court cases were dismissed on November 10, the following day. Eyewitness reports of Bell's mother and sister have not been printed. Kenosha County District Attorney Robert Jambois will be deciding whether the officers in questions will be charged. Chief Daniel Wade has reported that all four officers were justified in their use of deadly force, according to the Kenosha News. intoxicated and S t r a u s b a u g h called for backup, a standard procedure when officers expect to conduct sobriety tests. [...] Bell was initially cooperative and exited the vehicle. But when officers prepared to conduct sobriety tests, Bell's attitude changed and he ran toward the rear of his residence." UW-Parkside Campus Police Chief Marzion commented that, "If I want to just talk to you, and you mn away, my first determination is whether you're worth chasing. I'll ask myself: 'Is that guy worth chasing?' Then you start working backwards: If he is worth chasing, how far is he worth chasing? Continued on Page 8 UW-Parkside's Laura Eide, #10, battles with an Ashland player for possession late in the game. Women's Soccer Team Ends Season as GLVC Champs BY RUSSELL HARRIS Sports Editor Jessica Dubois, a junior defender on the UW-Parkside Women s Soccer Team, scored her first collegiate goal at the 70:19 mark at Wood Road Field on Sunday, October 7. It was all the Lady Ranger's needed to defeat a tough Northern Kentucky opponent that day, 1-0. It was a very intense, hard fought, physical game. The Lady Ranger's defeated the BeUarmine Knights. 3-1, on Friday October 5, at Wood Road Field to earn a spot in the GLVC championship game It was a sunny, breezy day and many UW-Parkside fans emerged to cheer on the Lady Ranger's. Then came the NCAA Division II Regional Tournament. Thev played Grand Valley State (Michigan) and won 1-0. Laura Eide, a freshman forward scored in the 27th minute and UW-Paikside's defense was solid in Continued on Page 14 News Sports Arts & Culture Entertainment From the Donkey's Mouth Classifieds Police Beat Pg. 3-10 Pg.11-14 Pg.15 Pg.16-17 Pg.18 Pg. 19 Pg. 19 November 20, 2004 Wall Street Journal Campus Edition On Page Got Free Will? 2 The Ranger News November 6-19, 2004 Letter from the Editor RANGER STAFF Let's make it brief Parkside. I h ave a deadline tomorrow, classes for the rest of the week, and a plane to catch on Friday to Colorado. Then I h ave to bounce back to school for a few days until Thursday, when I w ill sacrifice one working day to spend time with family and eat turkey. The following Friday brings our deadline and the whole thing starts over. I kn ow life seems pretty rushed for a lot of people right now. It was recently compared to how we are all on a giant treadmill, constantly running faster but really getting nowhere. That seems to be the way it feels, but when I look out at the past issues of the newspaper, I've seen that we really have come a long way. And that's what it's really all about -- making progress. In between all of our busy schedules, I h ope we can all find time to take care of our responsibilities as students. And have a happy Thanksgiving. —Henry D. Gaskins Editor-in-Chief P.S. We've added the Wall Street Journal Campus Edition to the newspaper. It's on pages 9 and 10. Please let me know what you think, rangernews@uwp.edu CONTACT: AVI GRIWAI uw3ads@yahoo.com ASSOOATBO COUEGIATS pirns The Ranger News has meetings every Monday at noon. All students and faculty of UW-Parkside are welcome. Please feel free to attend. Have any comments, concerns, questions, or story ideas? Please e-mail us at therangemews uwp@yahoo. com We are located at Wyllie D-139C Phone: (262) 595-2287 Fax: (262) 595-2295 Editor-in-Chief Henry D. Gaskins Assistant Editor Preston Brown Copy Editor Amanda Amason News Editor Tal Goldwater Sports Editor Russell Harris Entertainment Editor Katie Dylewski Graphic Design Manager Matt Gonya Business Manager Sonya Gonzalez Advertising Manager Avi Grewal Photographer Matt Cote Reporters/Writers Nicholas Michael Ravnikar Natalie Stollenwerk Amber Taylor Heather Todd Aaron Wensel Advisor Judith Logsdon CORRECTIONS from November 6: Nicholas Michael Ravnikar reported that Resee Hoffmann contacted Tengimoto. She did not Also, he reported that PAW showcased an anime serial entitled "Robin Witchhunter," The title is actually "Witchhunter Robin." PAW wants readers to know that the deadline to signup for the Anime Convention is November 24. The article on women's rugby in the sports section ran under the wrong headline, so it is repeated in this issue under the correct headline. Henry Gaskins mispelled Tameeka Kennedy's name in the Make-a-Difference Day article.. k < 3 The Ranger News November 6-19, 2004 News Briefs N By Tal Gold water N'fusion Dance If students find themselves with nothing to do on November 20, Parkside Asian Organization is holding a dance. There is going to be all kinds of music from Hip-Hop to R&B. The featured DJ are: DJ Journey, DJHotboy, Future, DJ Mayder, and Mondo. The Dance will be held in Union Square at UW-Parkside. The cost at the door if you are a college student is seven dollars. If you are not a college student the cost will be eight dollars. No one under 18 will be permitted. To get in the door you will need proof of age. The doors open at nine. Unity March There will be a Unity March December 1. After the march there will be an open forum to discussing current issues like the USA PATRIOT Act and Civil Rights. The sponsors of this march is Muslim Student Association and Student Support Services. One of the goals for this event is to promote unity among all that attend. Also to get out the message that our campus is an accepting place of all people. If students have any questions about the Unity March they can talk to Sarah Saad, PSGA diversity director at the PSGA office. 101.7 FM WIPZ Presents Friday November 5, WIPZ sponsored a free concert. The bands that played that night were: The Response, Threefold, the Farewell Crisis, and last but not least, El Oso. Brian Tombari, assistant station manager, estimates about 150 people showed up for the concert. The concert took place in Union Square at UW-Parkside. The event was free to all who attended. For more information contact WIPZ. The number there is x.2527 or 1-262-595-2527. There will be another event on Nov. 19 with Van McNeil and DJ Mercury sponsored by WIPZ. There will be addition information at a later date about how the Van McNeil event went. UW-Parkside contracts architect Tony Garza to inspect the structural integrity of the building. To determine if preventive maintenance is necessary, this is done about once every ten years. Foreign Film Night Thanksgiving is Coming Thanksgiving is almost here and that means going home to the parents and the turkey. Students need to make sure to be safe during the short break. That means if you are planning on drinking, drink responsibly and don't drink and drive. Also students need to rememeber that not every one has that turkey waiting for them, and there are people in this area who have nothing. So during this holiday students might want to go do something for someone else. There are many good volunteer events that students can get involved in over the holiday. This web site will send students to a place: www. volunieermilwaukee.org/events.php, but keep in mind there are hundreds of other volunteer options. Students can also talk to Casey Jones in the Career Center for volunteer ideas. Have a Happy Thanksgiving and be safe. Autumn Spring December 1*9 p.m. Student Frantisek has been a cut-up all his life, and tilings are no different now that he's in his twilight years. He and his best friend, Ed, enjoy playing con games with real estate agents. They pretend they're a famous maestro and his assistant and act as if they're interested in buying an expensive mansion. Frantisek proceeds with his next con-faking his own death. His wife decides this is the final straw and files for divorce. Realizing he could lose his wife and his marriage, Frantisek decides to mm over a new leaf. He gives up all of his vices and ends up becoming the kind of man he always despised-someone sitting at the window waiting for the hearse to drive up. Foreign , Series Sponsored by the Student Center & Foreign Film Series Union Cinema Free Admission Concessions will be open! Pick up a brochure a, the Information Center. International Studies, Residence Life or Student Activities 4 The Ranger News November 6-19, 2004 PSGA Welcomes Charitable Acts As Well As New Members BY NATALIE STOLLENWERK Parkside Student Government Association (PSGA) President Chris Semenas began the November 5 PSGA meeting by complimenting the remarkable efforts made by members of the UWParkside student body that participated in voting on this past Election Day. Semenas had this to say, "Continue to get involved! Don't let the flame die here. Continue to participate in local elections that will soon arise as well as future Presidential Elections." Semenas announced that the Habitat for Humanity Organization is going to be hosting an event in the near future at UW-Parkside. Habitat for Humanity will set up a shanty outside on campus where students will be free to "live homeless" for an evening. The event is being coordinated so that students will realize what it is like to live for one evening without the privileges that are sometimes taken for granted. Also, organizers of this event hope that its effect will be a motivator for students to volunteer their time in places that accommodate homeless and less advantaged people. Public Relations Director Megan Shuemate announced her idea of the PSGA organizing a Penny Drive for an ailing young boy who is suffering from cancer. The 12-year-old boy is someone that UWParkside student Beth Batterham volunteers to spend time with. Batterham is concerned about the boy's family and their financial situation since his parents are unable to work while caring for their son. Keep an eye out around campus for further information on the time and locale for the upcoming Penny Drive, which will be donated to a more than worthy cause. Diversity Director Sarah Saad announced that she is one of a group of individuals at UW-Parkside who are organizing a Unity March, scheduled to take place soon on campus. Saad also announced that there is a scheduled Diversity Forum at UW-Parkside on December 8. Be sure to look for more information around campus for exact dates, times, and locations of both of these events that will be posted as soon as final arrangements are made. The PSGA meeting closed with the swearing in of its newest members, Senators Dorian Moore and Karamvir Singh, who were voted in at the October 29 PSGA meeting. In addition to the new senators, two more members were voted in to the PSGA Staff. Katie Smith was elected as the new Women's Issues Director and Ryan Kamphuis was voted in to serve as a justice. Now that the Presidential Election is over PSGA will be delegating most of its time to legislative issues, especially that concerning student tuition. PSGA encourages anyone who is interested in such issues, or any issues they feel are of importance to the student body, to attend a PSGA meeting, which take place on Fridays at noon in Molinaro 137. Go Hungry For A Change BY AMBER TAYLOR AND NICHOLAS MICHAEL RAVNIKAR On November 3 the Parkside Muslim Student Association (MSA) helped sponsor the first and what is expected to be an annual Ramadan Fast- A-Thon. The Ramadan Fast-A-Thon is aimed at raising money for and creating awareness of the large number of people that go hungry in our cities everyday. One of the main reasons for fasting is to call attention to those who go hungry everyday - a fact of life. President of MSA Sarah Saad said, "63 students participated; this exceeded our expectation of 50. It was the first event MSA has ever done. We will be able to rise $200 dollars in less then two weeks and hold both a banquet and forum for the fasters. Only five of the fasters were affiliated with MSA. There were faculty who fasted as well and the entire men's soccer team" For each student that participates local businesses will donate at least $1 to an emergency food provider in their area. Also Saad said, "hopefully will be doing this for every Ramadan, and working with the same originations - the Love and Charity mission. Love and Charity Mission are a non-profit organization started by a 70-year-old woman who's veiy bubbly, the type of person who would take everyone in her arms." At the finale of the Fast-A-Thon each organization expects to gain Gods blessings by helping the community, a better understanding to Non-Muslims of fasting, Islam, and Ramadan, and to help make MSA known to campuses and communities all around the world. Saad concluded by saying, "most participants said that they would participate again because it was a new experience learning what it is like to go hungry." Are You Very Involved at Parkside? BY NICHOLAS MICHAEL RAVNIKAR Students looking to prepare themselves for life beyond the orange brick facade and sprawling green lawns of UW-Parkside can start at the Student Activities Center. This year is the fourth consecutive run of Student Activities' VIP leadership series. VIP, Very Involved at Parkside, is designed to help students "in their current campus involvement, organizations or clubs, other positions they might hold such as PTA or community organizations, or with just personal development in general," according to Amber Engel, who oversees the program from her Student Activities office. Bringing in alumni, community members, current UW-Parkside staff and faculty, the program boasts eight individual programs scheduled through April. However, Engel also urges students that Student Activities is "always looking for suggestions for future topics. This year, we're more inclined to add presentations too, whereas in the past we've just stuck with the set schedule. In fact, much of this year's series has come from feedback we've received from past [student] participants." Started around 1991, the VIP program entered into limbo soon thereafter, Engel said. It wasn't until 2001 that it was resuscitated "because it's a great idea and we saw similar programs being successful at other campuses. We thought it would fill a gap that would provide regularly scheduled programming to help UWP students learn new skills that would help them in a variety of ways." And do it on a shoestring. "We strive to get volunteer presenters for the VIP series so our overhead is very low," Engel commented. The series is budgeted just $400 - representing a paltry .002 percent of the SAC activities budget, or .009 percent of the Supplies and Expense Budget that pays for specific program expenditures within Student Activities. Unfortunately, construction firms typically do not volunteer their services. The next workshop at'print time scheduled for December 8 is titled "Stressed Spelled Backwards Is Desserts." Food and refreshments will be served. While that may be incentive enough for the majority of the student body to show, free food won't be the only stress-relief technique that presenter Shannon Byrne discusses. Leadership techniques will be presented by speaker Michael Miller on January 22 from 9 a.m.-l p.m. in Union Square. All other workshops will be held in Union 106, and their topics include ethical decision making, Februaiy 8, 3:30 p.m., electronic portfolio composition, Februaiy 25 noon to 2 p.m., finance, March 29, 3:30 p.m. and etiquette, April 6 4:30 p.m. Students with additional suggestions should contact Amber Engel in Union 209 Student Activities office. 5 The Ranger News November 6-19, 2004 PSGA + D.C. = USSA BY NATALIE STOLLENWERK From October 13-17 of this semester, Parkside Student Government President Chris Semenas and Director of Legislative Affairs Angie Gomez, attended a board meeting for the United States Student Association (USSA) in Washington, D. C. Semenas and Gomez both sit on the board for the USSA, which is the nation's largest, oldest, and onlynationwide student association. The association was formed in the 1940s in order to address the student issues of higher education at a national level. Gomez is the corporate secretary for the USSA, which means she takes notes during the USSA meetings. Semenas is the Great Lakes Region Chair, which means he is the residing representative over the states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Ohio and Michigan. Not every school is a member of the USSA, though. Wisconsin is the only school in the Great Lakes Region that is a member of the USSA. According to Semenas, the reason for this is that "Wisconsin is different than a lot of other state schools. Wisconsin has student fee autonomy. That means that students are able to decide what they want to do with the student fees. That's how organizations such as the Parkside Student PRESS RELEASE The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside is seeking nominations for recipients of the 2005 Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Award. Each year, the award recognizes three individuals - one from Kenosha County, one from Racine County, and a UW-Parkside student. The award honors people who have demonstrated the vision and mission of Dr. King through their efforts in the communities of southeastern Wisconsin, or at the university. Award recipients will be announced and honored at the sixth annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, Friday, Jan. 21, 2005, at the UWParkside Communication Arts Theatre. "In southeastern Wisconsin, there are many people working hard each day to make sure that Dr. King's dreams are fulfilled,"' said Bridgette Johnson, director of the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and event coordinator. "The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Award recognizes the work of those individuals and helps draw community focus to the results and needs of their efforts." To nominate an individual, please contact the UW-Parkside Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, 262-595-2731. Nominations are due by Monday, Nov. 29, 2004. Government Association and The Ranger News get their funds; students decide upon it. In other states, the administration decides upon the allocation of student fees so it doesn't give those schools the power to be members of the USSA because they would have to pay to be members since they are unable to run referendum s on their campuses to allocate the funds. It's something that's really interesting so we're trying to figure out strategies on how to bring in new schools that don't have student fee autonomy." Semenas said that while he and Gomez were in D. C., one of the main priorities discussed was how to get other schools involved because the USSA realizes that schools are pulling out of the association and they need to figure out a way to bring new schools in. Semenas stated, "It's really exciting because right now it's predominantly University of California, Oregon, and Wisconsin schools that make up the USSA. There's one in Colorado and maybe two or three other participating schools across the nation" Semenas commented that the main focus of the USSA board meeting in D.C. was to discuss recruitment and Legcon, which is the USSA Past community award recipients: 2000 - Rev. Olen Arrington Jr. and A1 Haj Jameel Ghuari 2001 - Yolanda Adams and Norma Carter 2002 - Roseann Mason and Rochelle Moore 2003 - Alfonso Gardner and Ardis Mahone 2004 - Latrice Harris-Collins and Ahmad Qawi Past UW-Parkside student award recipients: 2000 - Kenyoda Gill and Luis Benevoglienti 2001 - Melissa Schmitz 2002 - Ted Barrett 2003 - Sabrina Morgan 2004 - Chamika Ellis Legislative Conference, an event that is held in Washington, D.C. every spring over the course of four days. Semenas says that while he and Gomez were in D.C., they "discussed recruiting and we were also trained on different aspects of USSA such as how we are going to address issues and the past history of the association. This was a board meeting. There will be another one during winter break in Santa Monica, Calif., which will also focus on setting up an agenda for Legcon." On October 27, the Vice-president of the USSA, Eddie Morales, visited the UW-Parkside campus. Morales came to pay a quick visit and get to know some other student figures on campus and talk about the USSA with Semenas and Gomez. Of his experience as a chair member on the USSA board, Semenas says, "It was pretty much business the whole time we were inD.C., which can be exhausting, but it was rewarding at the same time because I really want to see this organization prosper because it has sort of slipped in the past few years but I feel that the new leaders of USSA are really on the right track. I'm really hoping that it's going to go well." Representatives Needed For the Student Union Expansion Counsel BY NATALIE STOLLENWERK With the Student Union Expansion Project progressing quickly, the president of the Parkside Student Government Association, Chris Semenas is beginning his recruitment of five students to form the Student Union Expansion Counsel. Semenas is looking for students with various backgrounds to ensure that a diverse range of the student body is represented within this counsel. Semenas is recruiting students who commute, students that live on campus, as well as students of different ethnicities. Anyone who is interested in participating on the Expansion Counsel must meet a couple of guidelines, though. Applicants must first count on being an enrolled student at UW-Parkside throughout the 2006 school year. Second, applicants must also be willing to travel within Wisconsin as well as outside of the state. Members of the counsel will be touring Student Union facilities on other campuses in Wisconsin as well as abroad. Any student who feels qualified to be a member of the Student Union Expansion Counsel and thinks that he or she would be a great representative for the UW-Parkside student body should stop in the Parkside Student Government Association office, which is located in Wylle across from the Market, and pick up an application. NOMINATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS 6 / The Ranger News November 6-19, 2004 UW-Parkside hosts Conference on Abuse Prevention Dec. 10 PRESS RELEASE The UW-Parkside Continuing Education Department presents the "Conference on Abuse: Effects of Violent Behavior and Attitudes" Friday, Dec. 10. This daylong seminar, featuring keynote speaker Jackson Katz, is open to the public and is held on campus. Conference organizers say it's not enough to simply acknowledge an abuse problem exists. Trainers will challenge individuals to go a step further and turn their awareness into action; to become leaders in making their communities safer and stronger. Breakout sessions address ways in which violent behaviors and attitudes adversely affect the lives of men and boys and their impact on women and girls. The six sessions include "The effects of a violent culture upon the attitudes of boys and girls, "Alcohol/drugs and the youth psyche," The language of a violent culture," and others. Participants can attend up to two sessions during the conference. Complete information on breakout sessions and the conference is available on the Internet at www. uwp.edu keyword: continuing education. Keynote speaker Jackson Katz is a former 3-sport athlete and the creator of "Tough Guise: Violence, Media, and the Crisis in Masculinity," an award-winning educational video for college and high school students. Katz holds a master's degree in education from Harvard and has appeared on "Oprah," "Good Morning, America," the CBS Evening News, and the ABC News program "20/20." Cost of the conference is $65, which includes continental breakfast and lunch. Cost for students is $25. Continuing education credit is available. For more information, call (262) 595-2312 or access www.uwp.edu keyword: continuing education. The conference is co-sponsored by Family Service of Racine (FSR) and the Racine Community Foundation. FSR is a member of the Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Counselor Phil Williamson is certified as a Batterer Treatment Provider. The agency has recently designed a 12-week interactive class designed to assist male perpetrators of domestic violence crimes called "Alternatives to Violence." (Note: Williamson takes part in the Dec. 10 program). FSR is a non-profit agency and receives partial funding from United Way of Racine County. The Ranger News is also a cosponsor of this conference. Watch next issue for an article written about this conference and the benefits of attending. Jackson Katz Bio: Jackson Katz is one of America 's leading anti-sexist male activists. A former three-sport high school athlete and all-star football player, in 1982 he became the first man at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst to earn a minor in women's studies. He holds a masters degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. In 1993, he founded the multiracial, mixed-gender Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) Program, at Northeastern University's Center for the Study of Sport in Society. MVP is the first large-scale attempt to enlist high school, collegiate and professional athletes in the fight against all forms of men's violence against women. Today, MVP is the most widely utilized gender violence prevention program in college athletics. Katz is the creator of an awardwinning educational video for college and high school student's, entitled "Tough Guise: Violence. Media, and the Crisis in Masculinity." He also created the videos: "Wrestling With Manhood," and "Spin the Bottle: Sex, Lies, and Alcohol." Jackson Katz has published widely in academic journals and popular newspapers. He appeared on TV programs such as the Oprah Winfrey Show, Lifetime Television, Good Morning America, Montel Williams, the CBS Evening News, MSNBC, and ABC News, 20/20. Go here there Here's the deal: one price, no haggling, cash in your pocket for more important things! This "student discount" offers substantial savings on new Ford Motor Company vehicles based on set prices established by Ford's Employee Purchase Plan. There's no catch - it's a unique offer, exclusive to select schools like yours. Save even more when you apply the current national incentives available on the vehicle you select. The best part? You get what you expect. The style and features you want. No-hassle dealer experience. A payment that's easy on your wallet and lifestyle. It's how you get there! 7 The Ranger News November 6-19, 2004 Feature Butcher the Vote By Sam Lidester It appeared that the 2004 presidential election succeeded without a problem. However, appearances aren't everything. There were many computer problems that went unnoticed under the excitement throughout the election. For example, In Columbus, Ohio computers gave 3,893 extra votes to President Bush. An auditing revealed that Bush's total should have been recorded as 365. In a county in North Carolina, 4,500 votes were lost. Even Wisconsin results were delayed on Election Day as a result of computer crashes in nearby Milwaukee County. The amount of votes erroneously given in the 2004 presidential election weren't enough to change the outcome of the election. However, in many documented cases in the past it has. Hundreds of cases were found where the upgraded systems were much worse than their predecessors. Given the 2000 Florida fiasco many states were motivated to upgrade their voting machines. Electronic touch-screen machines and computer databases were developed to ensure accuracy. Touch-screen versions were developed by two of the biggest companies: Diebold and ES&S. They came packaged with many problems. First, there was no receipt printed for each voter to confirm his or her ballot. That way there is no paper trail to the real results. Secondly, electronic voting machines have made headlines by STUDENT LEADERS MAKE AN IMPRESSION! f Orientation Leader Peer Advisor I v Resident Advisor Peer Health Educator m BE ONE 2OO5-06 Apply for a Student Leadership Position! Pick, up applications at: Res Life Office, Student Activities, Student Health & Counseling Center, Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, Ranger Card Office, & Wellness Center. Available on-line at www.resiife.uwp.edu Sponsored by Student Leadership Selection committee constantly failing. Our first glimpse of electronic voting malfunctioning came early on 2000 election night, when the central ballot-counting computer in Volusia County, Fla. showed a Socialist Party candidate receiving more than 9,000 votes and A1 Gore getting negative 19,000. The -19,000 votes were uploaded to the national total. Many computer databases lost voters. In California those who weren't confirmed on the voter database were given provisional ballots, even if they had a registration receipt. In 2002 Congress required provisional, voting to account for lost registrations. In this case, a vote will be held until it is confirmed to be owned by a valid voter. This is helpful, but in many cases a provisional ballot wouldn't get counted for up to 40 days after the election— long after it would be effective in deciding the outcome. Ohio is still counting provisional ballots to decide our next president. In 2002 computers lost all voting records in Miami-Dade County. An Orange County, Calif, election computer made a 100 percent error during the April 1998 school bond referendum. The error was attributed to a programmer's reversing the "yes" and "no" answers in the software used to count the votes. GIVE PL GET C In the 2002 Clay County, Kan. commissioner primaiy, voting machines said Jerry Mayo just lost by getting 48 percent of votes. A hand-count audit revealed that he had actually won and received 76 percent of the vote. These are only the confirmed errors discovered. What about the errors we don't know about? If election results aren't suspect a manual recount won't be initiated. Even worse, in the case of the two companies earlier, a recount isn't possible. On top of that, their security is lax. Hackers posted over 13,000 pages of material for hacking Diebold voting hardware. Diebold had to upgrade their programming, and send cease-and-desist letters to programmers and students at two dozen universities to stop the assault. It's worth noting that the town of Mount Pleasant, Wis. is untouched by the numerous voting disasters. The manual list of voters we use is tedious and slow. I had to wait in line for an hour and half. Despite the trouble, it was definitely worth it to ensure my vote would be counted. If your precinct does eventually install touch-screen votmg booths, you can always fill out an absentee ballot to ensure a valid original. ZLfi Plasma Services 1601 Washington Ave., Suite 200 Racine, WI53403 262-633-0454 • www.zlbplasma.com Fee* jnd dcxutlcri time may vary- Nc" <fcn<« al1* bring phxo lD.prccf d addicm and Socul Secutty card. Pie 8 The Ranger News November 6-19, 2004 continued from Mich eal Bell Cover Story How long am I willing to get into this writes, "I have been talking with an eye example: I'd say, 'I'm gonna have three Marzion was able to offer a bit thing? How much resources, time and witness who was standing less than 20 officers here in just a few minutes and of insight to the perspective of the eneigy am I going to expend to find out feet away when Michael was [killed], don't do anything dumb. Just be aware, officers: "not everybody reacts like what's going on?" ...He had his hands handcuffed behind We're just doing our job, we're all at you think they would. That's the scaiy Kenosha News goes on to say that: his back when he was being kicked and work, we 're all professionals, we' 11 treat thing about it, because not only do you "Strausbaugh twice fired his Taser at shot. All he was trying to do was stand you nice, we'll treat you respectfully have the suspect's actions that we're Bell, but it had little effect. Weidner up and was against the officer's leg. He and everything else ... but with all these responding to. was dispatched to the scene at 2:12 a.m. never had control of the gun and was people here, just don't do anything.' "Officers are human beings, they Lt. David Krueger and Officer Albert unarmed at all times. He was shot twice, Michael M Bell, the victim's have their days, they have their lives, Gonzales followed at 2:14 and 2:15 not once. Once in the chest and once in father, a retired Air Force colonel, is and they also have a different line of a.m., respectively. A subsequent effort the head. Michael hac oeen assaulted quoted by the Kenosha News as saying thought. Not all the same. Everyone to stun Bell again by Krueger also had twice before by the same officers." "I, as a trained military officer, was of my officers [is going to] respond little effect, and, in fact, appeared to While the Kenosha News reports taught to de-escalate conflict or crisis, differently to the exact same situation, energize Bell, Morrissey said." that Kenosha Police Chief Daniel and that was in times of war. This is with and what you get is a dynamic. It's The Kenosha News also reported Wade commented that, "People make a young man just 21 years of age." interpersonal relationships. (November 11), "During Tuesday's choices. When you're pulled over by a Marzion was able to confirm that "Law enforcement has its moments incident, officers tried to subdue Bell law enforcement officer, the best course Wisconsin's DAAT supports this. "It's of stress and it's got its moments of with three Taser shots, but they only of action is to do as you're told. If you actually said that we should escalate to boredom. That's what they usually say j seemed to energize him." run from the officer, things escalate," the level of gaining control, and then [is dangerous], that it's got long periods But this information doesn't seem this does not provide a justification for de-escalate to the level of maintaining of boredom and short periods of extreme consistent with the physiological effects not following the Defense and Arrest control. Handcuffs are a good example, stress. We're not just representing a Taser would have on any person, Tactics. Handcuffs are not used to gain control; ourselves. We're representing a society, 1 according to Marzion, regardless of The DAAT does indicate that an handcuffs are used to maintain control, a government, a population." any substance they had ingested. It is officer is authorized to jump from a I won't handcuff somebody that's not Members of the populace possible that one of the lead wires on mode of "presence" to the use of"deadly in control. You have to gain control can contact the Kenosha Police the Taser broke, Marzion suggested and force," so long as the officers feel that first. Then you handcuff them and it Department at 262-605-5200. thus was incapable of delivering any the suspect's behavior is a danger to maintains control." type of charge at all. themselves and the people around him. He said that, "As the person Deadly force is defined in the DAAT whose using the Taser, you'd have to as being justified by "behavior of actually have to disconnect the head others which has caused or immanently of the unit and put another one on, threatens to cause death or great bodily which would take some time. [A chaige harm to [an officer] or another person from a Taser] won't make you Hulk or persons." or Superman. Do you feel anymore However, the DAAT also states energized by sticking your tongue that, "To help ensure that any force on a 9-volt battery? I've been Tased. which you apply is 'necessary' force, When it's on its on, when it's off it's [the continuum] defines escalation off.' Marzion said that a Taser delivers in the seriousness of force [...] For a five second charge of electricity into example, according to the continuum, the suspect's body through two barbed officer presence and dialog are prongs. If a connection is made and a considered "least serious" applications chaige is delivered, no officer is at risk of force. "More serious" options on the of catching that charge. So it is possible continuum include empty hand control for "an officer who knows what they're tactics, and use of an intermediate doing to get the suspect in handcuffs." weapon [such as a baton or Taser]." Kenosha News goes on to report: UW-Parkside Chief Marzion, who During the struggle one officer had has a Master's Degree in organizational his lapel and nametag ripped off. Bell leadership, as well as 13 years of pushed one officer against the side experience in law enforcement, of the home. Bell's mother pleaded said, "You [officers] have got to be with the police, whom she says were situationally aware. You have to be "kneeing and kicking him" as they "had able to read people. You have to be able him down," when she said to them, to balance it 'What am I capable of? "Stop, you're going to hurt him, you're What is he capable of?' going to hurt him, you could kill him, Marzion went on, "You try to make please stop... According to officers, a person comply with your orders in Bell reportedly grabbed Strausbaugh's any way that you can legally. At the handgun and twisted the holster on same time, if you can stop them from Strausbaugh's body " escalating it, you're doing everybody a However, a person m a discussion favor. And that's your ability to talk and ,£^L^-2IL-^^te^aonline "et your ability to explain. 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But that growth slowed to 9% in the third quarter. The shift is holding back a major driver of economic growth and shows that the economy is still reap ing the benefits of the big spending on technology in the 1990s. Productivity, driven in part by technology, has risen for 42 straight months, the longest stretch in 60 years, though it too is showing signs of slowing. Corporate spending on technology accounts for 40% of business investment- and, in recent decades, it usually has led the economy when a recovery gets under way. That's not happening now. Orders for tech nology gear were up 4% in September and have been slowing. After the Bubble Year-over-year percentage change in quarterly U.S. corporate spending on high-tech equipment and software 20X Nintendo, Sony Gird For Handheld Fight Christmas will be crunch time for Nintendo Co. The inventor of Donkey Kong soon will face new competition from Sony Corp. in the market where Nintendo is still Mng: hand-held games and game machines. Sony's first hand-held, dubbed the PlayStation Portable, or PSP, is due out in early 2005 in the U.S. It boasts high-powered graphics and the ability to play movies on a wide, 4.3-inch screen. Nintendo is fighting back with its own new portable game machine, the DS, a quirky gadget with two screens, one of which doubles as a touch pad. Nintendo is betting that the novel interface, combined with other tricks such as voicerecognition software that lets players talk to characters in a game, will give it a meaningful edge over Sony's PSP. In a $40 million advertising and promotional campaign in the U.S., Nintendo plans to zero in on older gamers. While the average age of a Nintendo Game Boy user is 14, the company believes it can reach 19- to ^0-year-olds with the DS. One tactic: "advertorial" spreads in magazines such as Maxim, Blender and 1998 2000 '01 '02 '03 Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis via Commerce Department Stuff titled "How to Score." NFL'S TV Deals Total $11.5 Billion The National Football League demonstrated again that it is the most valuable reality-television programming around. Viacom's CBS, and News Corp.'s Fox and satellite broadcaster DirecTV Group Inc. agreed to pay a total of $11.5 b illion to retain TV rights to Sunday afternoon NFL games through 2011. The deals represent an overall 40% in crease compared with current contracts, which expire after the 2005 season. CBS and Fox, however, could be paying more for a smaller or less desirable inventory of games. The two reportedly agreed to let the NFL sell as many as eight games a season for Thursday and Saturday nights, or to cherry-pick better lateseason games to showcase on "Monday Night Football." The league hasn't announced extensions with ABC, which airs "Monday Night Football," or ESPN, which shows a game on Sunday nights. Amazon Offers Free Short Films Amazon.com is going to the movies. The online retailer has launched an unconventional marketing campaign that will feature an original short film on its site each week for the next five weeks. The four-to-seven minute movies" will star a variety of Hollywood actors in fictional stories fashioned loosely around a theme Amazon describes as "karmie balance." The movies share another unusual twist: Amazon isn't mentioned anywhere in the films. "If they're ad- Please turn to Next Page Be successful in class and your career with The Wall Street Journal - in print and online. Subscribe today! visit subscribe.wsj.com/student or call 1-800-975-8602. THE WALL STREET JOURNAL. Hey, Students, Got a Sitcom? Networks, Sick of Bombs, Try New Methods; Fox Goes to College By BROOKS BARNES For decades, new TV shows were the product of a rigid Hollywood formula: Networks would typically order up pilot scripts in October and summon a pool of established writers to deliver them in December. After shooting the first pilot episodes by April, the networks would decide which shows to buy in May and then start full-scale production for the important fall TV season launch. But broadcast executives are increasingly blaming this old methodology for the lack of blockbuster new programs, particularly sitcoms. For the first time in years, they are reaching well ijeyond the time-worn system for original content. News Corp.'s Fox, for instance, has teamed up with the University of California, Los Angeles, to offer a course called How to Create a Television Series. Fox expects the class, offered as part of the school's Master of Fine Arts program, to yield bona fide development deals. Several months ago, the network also launched Naked TV, a project where scripts from first-time scribes get a test-run onstage as plays. General Electric Co.'s Bravo, meanwhile, is about to start filming "Situation: Comedy," a reality show in which aspiring writers compete to pitch their script to network executives-for real. The slogan: "Where will television find its next great comedy hit? From you." Even talent scouts are in on the act. William Morris Agency is currently gearing up for a TV festival in New York whose main purpose is to find young new writers. The industry's anxiousness to pursue such unorthodox channels for material is an indication of just how starved it is for programs that pop. While the broadcast networks have had early success with quirky dramas this season, hit sitcoms— which can gush profits in syndication— have been scarce. "Listen Up," a high-profile new comedy on Viacom Inc.'s CBS starring Jason Alexander, is a ratings dud. And ABC's Friday night "TGIF" comedy block is down a steep 34% this season in total viewers compared with a year ago. Given the cool sitcom climate, NBC has taken a cautious approach: This season, the network is airing half its usual number of comedies. Sitcoms have suffered droughts before, notably in the early 1980s, when the airwaves were jammed with prime-time soaps and spinoffs of existing shows. This time around, the genre is being particularly hard hit by the reality-TV boom. Compared with that gimmicky fare, the traditional workplace comedy or living-room sitcom has begun to look a bit stale, especially to younger viewers. Because some of the latest avenues don't Involve full-scale pro- Please turn to Next Page wntec At: Hot#* rsseryM T l i e B e s i F o u r Y e a r s o Y o u r L i j ~ e ( a r e o v e r ) CollegeJournal.com V-/ ~ mTTlJi w*TT OmDPPrr TATTDWAI from THE WALL STREET JOURNAL. Thousands of timely articles, salary tables and tools, plus 30,000+ jobs at the nation's hottest companies. ©2002 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. OOMaOME* THE WALL STREET JOURN AL AOL Ads Present Paradox BY BRIAN STEINBERG At is one thing: to tell people "You've Got Mail!" But America Online's current ad campaign sounds to some like it is saying, "You've Got Problems!" In one television spot a female subscriber barges into a staff meeting at AOL to list the features she wants in her online service, including "automatic spam blocking, and virus blocking, and pop-up blocking." Meanwhile, a recent AOL newspaper ad details the dangers of logging on to the Web. "The threats from computer viruses and worms are real," reads the ad, "but so is our commitment to stop them." AOL appears to be using widespread dissatisfaction with Internet problems such as computer viruses and spam to draw people to its service, which has been steadily losing subscribers to highspeed competition for more than a year. But AOL's brand name is synonymous with the Internet, so the campaign could end up suggesting to people that using AOL has potential problems. As a result, the campaign highlights a classic marketing conundrum: Can you sell goods and services by telling consumers of the problems inherent in using them? Of course, companies need to be honest with their customers to be credible. Still, warning of dangers can frighten customers. The marketing-strategy firm Ries & Ries says AOL's ads should instead promote the content on its service and depict AOL as an authoritative Internet guide rather than a problem solver. AOL, which is trying to reinvent itself in a high-speed Internet world, may need to take creative risks. Parent company Time Warner said last week that AOL lost a net 646.000 subscribers in the third quarter, reducing its subscriber count to 22.7 million U.S. members as of Sept. 30. It is down two million subscribers from a year ago. AOL says its ads aren't meant to refer to problems with its service, but those of the Internet in general. But the distinction is blurred in the ads. The woman interrupting the staff meeting identifies herself as a "member," making clear she is talking about what she wants from AOL. Some see the company's ad strategy as smart. "The everyday reality is that people do have problems with online services," says brand consultant Martyn Tipping. Wh a t ' s News In Business and Finance Continued front. Previous Page vertising" for Amazon, says Chief Executive Jeff Bezos, "they're the worst advertising in the world." The company is cagey about its exact plans, but says it is considering ways to feature on its site the creative output of everyone from musicians to fiction writers to bloggers. This week it will start accepting e-mail addresses from independent filmmakers. Product names or logos aren't easily identifiable within the movies, but the products are listed in the closing credits. Viewers who click on a product name jump to a page on Amazon that sells the product. Amazon says it didn't accept any product-placement fees. Bad Report Card Hey, Students, Got a Sitcom Idea? For European Cars Continued from Previous Page duction costs, they also stand to cushion the financial risk for networks. Under traditional formulas, a pilot could cost as much as $9 million. Already, some of the newer efforts are showing signs of nascent success. Following the lead of the cable show "Project Greenlight." a contest launched in 2000 by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon to nurture aspiring filmmakers, "Situation: Comedy" is generating lots of creative sparks. Co-executive producer Arnold Shapiro says novice writers submitted 7,000 scripts for the competition, or about 4,500 more than anticipated. Fox is developing two sitcoms -one about rival cbeerleading coaches in a small town is called "Dirtbags"— that bubbled up through its Naked TV initiative. Perhaps the most ambitious new effort is a spin on the traditional film festival. William Morris Agency and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's office of film, theater and broadcasting are planning a TV festival next year where the public can screen pilot episodes made by students and independent producers. The hope is that such a forum will allow TV executives to spot a hit amid material that might not otherwise land on their desks. William Morris is close to inking a sponsorship deal for the festival with TV Guide, say people on both sides. Festival board members include "Wife Swap" producer Michael Davies, and Mark Shapiro, programming chief at Walt Disney Co.'s ESPN. Developing a new series can take years. Moreover, the attempts to cull fresh talent have angered some Hollywood writers, who feel they're being blamed unfairly for the creative slump and already are miffed at the broadcast networks for running a heavy schedule of reality programming. Other writers and' producers say the networks and studios are simply trying to worm out of paying union prices. "It's great to go looking for fresh talent, but it takes experienced writers to turn a good idea into a commercially viable show," says veteran sitcom writer Jeffrey Hodes, who is currently working on the successful sitcom "According to Jim" for Disney's ABC. Once ranked among the auto industry's best in quality. European cars are becoming known for something else: unreliable performance. In Consumer Reports' preview of 2005 cars, not a single European vehicle made it onto the magazine's "most reliable" list. Instead, the list of least-reliable vehicles reads like a roll call of what traditionally had been the most prestigious and pricey names: the BMW 5 Series and 7 Series, the Mercedes S Class and E Class, the JaguarX-Type and S-Type. The Saab 9-3 and the Volkswagen Jetta, Golf and New Beetle also rate far below average for reliability. Japanese makes dominated the reliability ratings. Twenty-nine of the 32 cars rated most rel iable were Japanese. Vehicles made by Toyota fared particularly well, including the Avalon, the Camry, the High, lander and the RAV4. U.S. brands were in the middle faring slightly better than the Euro' peans. Odds & Ends Merck said the Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into its handling of Vioxx and the Securities and Exchange Commission has begun an informal probe. The company pulled the popular arthritis medicine from the market after finding the drug increased the risk of heart attacks and strokes in patients who took it for more than 18 months. ... The nuclear-power industry is laying the groundwork to build new plants in the U.S. for the first time in more than two decades. Late last week, two consortiums of power companies and reactor makers received word that the Department of Energy would share in the cost of obtaining regulatory approval for new nuclear reactors. By Jay Hershey How to contact us: Cam pusEdition@>dowj ones, com AT COLLEGEJOURNAL.COM • A low-stress approach to finding a great first apartment after graduation. • Students turn to prescription drugs to help boost performance on admissions tests. • Consolidating- student loans can trigger thousands of d ollars in savings. ^ *Pu b * An Irish Pub... With A Rock N Roll Attitude Racine & Kenosha's ONLY True Irish Pub Corner of Meachem Road & Taylor Avenue in Racine Minutes Away from UW-Parkside! 554-9695 OVER 50 Irish/Scottish Beers & Spirits $2.00 Off ALL cover charges with student ID PLUS Every day is Mystery Beer Day! Please Remember, to have fun, you must be 21! Parkside's favorite Pub for over 6 years Every day Featuring music from bands across the globe including Ireland, Scotland, England, Canada, Australia, Hawaii and almost every other state in the U.S. Mondays Miller Lite Pints - $1.50 Tuesdays Pitchers of Miller Lite - $3.50 or Import pitchers - $7.00 Wednesdays $2.00 Long Islands + KARAOKE Thursdays 20 oz. Rails $3.00, 20 oz. Millers $1.75 + Jill the Bartender! Every Friday and Saturday Live local, and International Music! Home for Live, Local and International Music 11 The Ranger News November 6-19, 2004 Sports Exciting Season Ahead for Men's Basketball Team Coach Reigel has plethora of young talent for 04'-05' season BY RUSSELL HARRIS Sports Editor Luke Reigel, Head Coach of the UW-Parkside Men's Basketball Team, was an assistant coach with the Rangers for three seasons. Now he is in his second season as head coach. Coach Reigel has been inundated with a list of new things lately. Recently, his wife, Meredith, gave birth to a new son, Cole. Their other son, Jake, has a new brother. New things seem to be in the air around the Reigel household as Coach Reigel enters a new season, with some new players, and a fresh start! Reigel hales from Bristol, Wis. He graduated from UW-Platteville and also earned his masters degree there. In high school, Reigel played under his father, Tom, and one season that team went 27-0 and won the state championship. In college, Reigel played for a top team in Division III, UW-Platteville. It was at UW-Platteville that he met Coach Bo Ryan, who was the head coach of the program at the time. He is still a good friend of Ryan's and Reigel taught Ryan's two sons the game of basketball as their coach. Reigel helped to create a 75-9 record while there and was a part of two NCAA National Championship Teams. He served as an assistant coach in high school for a season, and was an assistant coach at UW-Platteville for two years. Reigel now has 10 years of experience as a coach. For the past 15 years as a player and coach, Reigel has been a part of seven conference championships, two national titles, and a state title. Once our interview began, the topic was the team's two newest additions, point guards, Tyrone Deacon and Joe Czechowicz, who come from Michigan State and UW-Milwaukee respectively. "They bring us the experience of playing against the highest level of competition in college basketball last year in Division I. These two players bring poise to the point guard position that we lacked last year. Tyrone and Joe can handle pressure, and like responsibility and provide leadership. The point guard has to be the general on the floor. They will be able to get us through some tough games, mamly on the road. In addition, both of these kids are hardnosed competitors and understand what it takes to win. They're both young and can get a lot better, said Reigel. Out of returning players, Gareth Malkowski, a 6-3 junior guard, has been out on the floor the most over the last couple of seasons. "We look to him to take the next step, we think that he 11 contribute night after night, whether it is offensively, passing, rebounding, or steals," said Reigel. Coach Reigel had this to say about Kevin Boutelle, a 6-9 junior center, and Josh Skatrud, a 6-7 sophomore forward, "Kevin and Josh will need to be physical inside because we don't have a lot of height this year," according to Reigel. He says that his team must play good, aggressive defense and rebound well in order to pick up the tempo offensively. Their perimeter shooting is expected to improve. The team has some players who can shoot the three-point basket well, but the coach emphasized that the team will have to find the correct balance on the floor first before they "You cannot sacrifice character for talent. You have to have players with quality character if you're going to be successful at this level." —Luke Reigel UW-Parkside Men's Basketball Coach implement their scheme on any given night. As for this team's goal for this year, Reigel said, "The goal is to be ahead of where we start at the end of the season. We want to be a part of the conference tournament, that is our number one goal now." Reigel said that if the team were as successful as he wants it to be they would start to organize and form goals from that point on for that portion of the season. Coach Reigel says that he preaches to his student-athletes that because very few of them will make a good living playing basketball, that he and the staff expects the players best on and off of the floor. "They need to walk out of here with a degree, to get a good job as there are many great opportunities in the southern Illinois and southeastern Wisconsin areas. We stress academics in this program," said Reigel. Reigel said that one of his career goals was to be a head coach at the college level. Havmg played for some very successful coaches has definitely helped Reigel in his coaching career. When this opportunity came up to be a head coach at UWParkside for Reigel, he said, "I knew that this is where I wanted to be. My family and I love this area and enjoy it. We see UW-Parkside as a university that is ever growing and has unlimited potential and I feel very fortunate to have this opportunity." From coach Bo Ryan, Reigel said, "I got a feel for how a college basketball program should be run. Everything that he did was first class. You learn not only the coaching aspects of the gamej^u^l^reas of it that are related as well. At the college level, I don't know where I could have a better opportunity to learn about these things." If Reigel learned anything from his rookie year (8-19) here at UW-Parkside, it was something that he says he already knew, but it has been reinforced now, "You cannot sacrifice character for talent. You have to have players with quality character if you're going to be successful at this level. We've remedied that from last year by getting rid of the guys that we felt didn't buy into our system and have brought in new faces that we feel are going to be quality studentathletes for years to come." Facing four Division I teams this season, three of which are exhibition, is great for Reigel's players because it will allow them to play in different forums. "We're trying to build excitement so that the people who see us play in Madison or Loyola come out and see us seven or eight times over the course of the season. We want to develop our own tradition, become a championship caliber program, and develop diehard fans at games on a regular basis. We are going to win. It's just going to be a matter of developing our young players, said Reigel. This is something that the program needs and is trying to develop a committed fan base. "We want people to feel that they can't have as much fun at a Ranger game then they could if he or she went home for the weekend," continued Reigel. It would be great to see fans come out, watch the game, and then continue with their weekend plans, too. The top teams that the Rangers will face in the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC), in Reigel's opinion, are Southern Indiana, Northern Kentucky and SIU-Edwardsville. "They have veteran groups and a nice mix of athletic ability. They are going to be the pre-season picks to win the league, but again, every game is tough in our conference. You need to win consistently. In some other leagues teams might have a game that they win handily here and there. But the GLVC conference is tough. Out on the road, it's tough every night If we're one of the top three teams in the GLVC, we're one of the top 20 in the country as well," exclaimed Reigel. The team has a nice mixture of high school talent and some transfers that can contribute immediately. The roster is filled with local kids, which helps build excitement in the local communities. 12 The Ranger News November 6-19, 2004 Osmanovic Adjusts Well To America Bosnia native and student-athlete has positive attitude on and off field BY RUSSELL HARRIS Sports Editor Alen Osmanovic, a junior forward on the UW-Parkside Men's Soccer Team, is originally from Brcko, Bosnia. He is majoring in economics and his minor is in business finance. He attended Zweibrucken High School in Bosnia. He and his family moved to America after Alen graduated from high school in May of 2000 after living in Germany for seven years. Osmanovic received help from IOM (International Organization for Migration), which had a special program designed for Bosnian refugees who lived in Germany. "We chose Wisconsin because my uncle and his family were living in Milwaukee, which also became our city of destination," said Osmanovic. He plans on staying in America even though he misses Bosnia and the countiy of Germany where he spent his teenage years. "I found a new home in Milwaukee and I adjusted well to the American lifestyle, so it is most likely that I will stay and live here after I graduate," said Osmanovic. He missed the entire 2003 season as he recovered from ACL surgery. Alen is a tough, strong, physical player and has the capacity to score goals. He is also a vocal leader on this team. The Ranger News asked Osmanovic how long he has been playing soccer and if anybody encouraged him to play to which he responded, "I remember playing soccer for as long as I can remember. It was mostly with other kids from the neighborhood and with my older cousin, Edo. Edo was my strongest competitor as I was growing up." He began playing organized soccer at the age of 13, which some might argue is a bit late, but his street soccer background provided him with a foundation for further development. Players like Diego Armando Maradona, Roberto Baggio, and other players that he watched play while growing up were his biggest source of encouragement. When asked for his opinion as to whether or not soccer is more or less competitive here in America than in Bosnia or Germany, he responded, "There are always different levels of soccer in every country. I would have Ranger's Fall Short At Madison Great experience for UW-Parkside Men's Basketball Team BY RUSSELL HARRIS Sports Editor On November 10, the UW-Parkside Men's Basketball Team played one of the elite teams in the country in an exhibition game at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. It was the exhibition opener for the Badgers while the Rangers played at Loyola University last week. Head Coach, Bo Ryan, of the Badgers, agreed to play the Rangers in the match up of Division I and Division II programs. UW-Platteville will also see exhibition action against the Badgers. Participating in these types of games is just one way that Coach Ryan feels he can give something back to Wisconsin where he has coached so many seasons. Ryan used to be an assistant coach at Madison and before that he was the head coach at UW-Platteville. His next stop was at UW-Milwaukee. UWParkside Head Coach, Luke Reigel, played under Ryan at UW-Platteville when he transferred there from UW-Stevens Pomt. All of this helped the Rangers garnish the national spotlight in Madison, and even though the Rangers came up short on the scoreboard, 81-42,it was a great experience for upcoming games this season. The Badgers start the season ranked No. 21 in the nation. The Rangers stayed close m the early going as they only trailed 12-10 on a field goal by junior center, Kevm Boutelle. However, the Rangers didn't score a point over the next 9:07 while the Badgers went on a 16-0 run to make it 28-10 with 5:11 left on the clock until halftime. The Rangers played some good defense. lunior guard, Gareth Malkowski, led the Rangers in scoring with 13 points. The 6-3 guard made a 3-pointer, too. Boutelle, a 6-9 center, definitely made a statement with his to say that soccer in Europe is more competitive than in America simply because it is more popular there. More athletes choose to play soccer over other sports, which creates a higher level of competition." Osmanovic said it is hard to tell if there are any advantages to being a student athlete from a foreign countiy because in Europe there are no school leagues. "If you wanted to pursue extracurricular activities you had to do it outside of school. This left one to figure out how to manage his or her time between academics and sports. Being a student and an athlete at the same time with school is a new experience for me," exclaimed Osmanovic. Coming to America for Osmanovic was pretty easy. He is a tough-minded kid and has been through a lot in his life. "Moving to Germany was much tougher because I had to leave my home town, my friends and family, and I didn't speak any German! I studied English for nine years so that wasn't much of a barrier and making new friends wasn't an issue because everyone whom I associated with was very outgoing and seemed interested in my whereabouts," said Osmanovic. His favorite thing about America is the unlimited amount of opportunities that are available to people. He understands that it is harder for some than others, but feels that eveiyone has a chance to be successful and that it is just a question of how bad one wants something and how hard he or she is willing to compete for it. When given the opportunity to express thanks to anyone here at UWParkside, Osmanovic said, "There are many individuals because all of my teammates and the coaching staff are always there and willing to help any of us. It doesn't matter what kind of problem we might have. This makes it easier for all of us. My teammates and I hang out together off the field as well, which helps us to adjust to each other and settle any differences because we do come from different backgrounds. Head Coach, Rick Kilps, likes to refer to us as a family, which in our case is very true, because we do stick up for each other when it comes down to it." The best of luck to you, Alen, from everyone here at UW-Parkside! Women's Soccer Team Receives Individual Recognition... BY RUSSELL HARRIS Sports Editor The UW-Parkside Women's Soccer Team has the Great Lakes Valley Conference Championship under their belts, so now with no further adieu, here are the individuals who received some recognition on their outstanding seasons. Stephame Strauss, a senior defender, was picked as the Great Lakes Valley Conference Player of the Year. Strauss is the primary reason that the Lady Rangers has the second best goals against average in the nation at 0.25. The team recorded 13 shutouts in just 16 regular season games. Strauss started every game for the team in each of her four seasons. The team has posted 45 shutouts during that span, and Strauss is a good reason why. She was an All-Conference and All- Region pick as a junior. Congratulations, Stephanie! 1 he Great Lakes Valley Conference Freshman of the Year award went to UW-Parkside s Tamara Buntrock. She is a midfielder and hales from Grafton In 16 regular season games, Buntrock scored nine goals along with nine assists totaling 27 points. Buntrock scored four game-winning goals this season, too. The Grafton High School product led that team to three straight state tournament appearances and was an All-State player in her senior season there. A job well done, Tamara! And last, but not least is Head Coach, Troy Fabiano, who probably doesn't want any recognition, but we couldn't resist. Coach Fabiano was named as the Grpat T Vaiw rnarh y Wiav fn cm pnapVil The Ranger News November 6-19, 2004 Women's Rugby Team Slated To Begin Play In Spring 05* Sahagian Encourages Female Students to Compete BY RUSSELL HARRIS Sports Editor Freshman psychology major, Sonya Sahagian, was determined in forming women's rugby team here at UW-Parkside. Well, she has succeeded. You might have seen her hanging posters in the hallways. Assistant Coach/player, Todd Streeter, of the men's rugby team, also contributed some posters and showed his support of the team. When Sahagian got phone calls from perspective players, she asked them to spread the word. So far this has worked as the team has 15 players. The team is hoping to attract around 25 players, which is an additional 10 by the time the spring season begins. "We need to make sure that the players are committed to going to practices and we are still looking for a head coach. I am hoping that everyone who has signed up will show for practices because once we get enough people we'll be picking player positions. The ones who make the practices will get the playing time. It doesn't matter if they have seniority or not," said Sahagian. The competition will include teams from the Milwaukee, Wis. area, and there are at least five waiting to compete with the UWParkside squad. There will be a small fee, which helps the team reserve a practice field. Any lady here who is interested in playing should try out, no matter if you have experience in the game or not. When asked if the ladies will play under the same rules as the men do, Sahagian said, "Yes, the same rules apply. This is known for being a gentlemen's sport or in our case, a ladies!" The Ranger News asked Sahagian about how, when and why she became interested in playing rugby and she replied, "I have been playing rugby for three years. It is my favorite sport. I have had so many great coaches that have made the game fun for me. I became interested in this sport during my sophomore year in high school. All of my friends are guys and that's what they were into so I tried it and I liked it." As for when practices will start, Sahagian said, "I am hoping to start training in the winter, things like running on the track and hitting the weight room while it's cold outside. In high school, we played for three hours outside in the snow. But we won't be doing that here. Don't worry." Sahagian was given the opportunity to voice herself to the prospective female players on campus, and added, "This is a great sport. It is a good way to stay in shape and to let out some aggression. This is not just a sport where you take hits and push each other around. The physical content of the sport is fulfilling. I hope to hear from some of you in the future." Sahagian can be reached at extension 3189 if anyone has any further questions. Sports Shots Men's Basketball Team Fall to Loyola The shots were just not dropping for the Rangers in their exhibition opener at Division I Loyola University. The final score was 66-42. The Rangers are a Division II team, so they did get some national exposure for competing against the Ramblers. The Rangers shot just 24.5 percent from the floor and were just 2-20 from three-point range. The Rangers were outscored by just a point in the second half, but shot a worse percentage from the floor than they did in the first half. The Rambler's shot 51.9 percent from the floor. Chuck Wesolowski led the way for UW-Parkside with 10 points and newly signed loe Czechowicz, who played at UW-Milwaukee last year, added nine. Runnin' Rangers Keep Pace... Men's Soccer Team Falls Short In The UW-Parkside Women's Track/XC Team earned their fourth Great Lakes Valley Conference title in the last five seasons at Northern Kentucky. They scored 47 points while junior, Michelle Boldon, lead the way earning a second place finish. Boldon ran a time of 22:34 for the 6000m course at A.J. Jolly Park in Alexandria, Kentucky. It was her best time ever at this distance. The second through fifth runners for the Runnin' Rangers were just 18 seconds apart. They included Tiff Belongia, a junior, who finished eighth with a 23:18. Emily Junion, a junior, finished tenth with a time of 23:23. Heidi Anderson, a freshman, took 13th spot with a 23:55 and Jill Winkler, a sophomore, finished 14th with a time of 23:36. Belongia and Junion both received All-GLVC honors for their top ten finishes. Head Coach, Mike Dewitt, was selected as the GLVC Coach of the Year. It was the fifth time he has been selected for this honor since 1995 and this title is UW-Parkside's fifth title since 1995. The Runnin' Rangers finished in the top four at the Great Lakes Regional at SIU-Edwardsville on November 6 to qualify for the NCAA Division II National Meet. The nationals were held on November 20 in Evansville, Indiana. Check your local newspaper or the UW-Parkside athletics web site (key word: Women's Track/XC) to see results, as the next issue of this publication is sometime after that. The team is ranked 25th nationally, the highest ranking they have held since the final ranking of 2002. They are currently ranked 25th in the nation and No. 6 in the region. Congratulations, to the women's track/XC team on another fine season! Playoffs... The UW-Parkside Men's Soccer Team (13-3-2) was a determined group of hard working young men this year, but starting with this GLVC semi-final game they saw two of their year long goals slip away. The Ranger's lost in overtime at Edwardsville, Illinois, 2-1. Alen Osmanovic, a junior forward, scored UW-Parkside's only goal from twentyfive yards out at the 79:26 mark off an assist by Mike Ruffalo, a sophomore forward. However, the Ranger's will had a chance to redeem themselves as they gained a NCAA Division II Regional bid. On Thursday, November 11, a very blusteiy day, they played the Lewis Flyers at Edwardsville, Illinois, and the game ended in a tie. However, the Ranger's won it on a penalty kick. The Ranger's faced the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars for the NCAA Division II Championship. SIU-Edwardsville beat the Rangers at Wood Road Field, 2-0, in a regular season match up earlier this season. However, it was not to be for the Ranger's (13-4-3) this year as they lost, 3- 1, to SIU-Edwardsville at Edwarsville. The Rangers trailed 3-0 at the half, but were veiy competitive throughout this contest. The Rangers controlled the first half while playing more aggressively. Victor Perez, a freshman goalkeeper, was ejected from the game on a controversial call by the referee, as Perez and an SIU-Edwardsville player collided. Perez was red carded for apparently tackling the opponent, but UWParkside coaches and fans did not see it as anything more than a penalty or yellow card. The Rangers were forced to play shorthanded for most of the game allowing the Cougars to take advantage. Sher Yang, a junior midfielder, scored the Ranger's only goal on a penalty kick at the 49:28 mark after Joe Hnath was fouled. It was a disappointing end, but our hats are still off to the Rangers on another terrific season. Better luck next year, guys! 14 The Ranger News November 6-19, 2004 Japanese Soccer Player Scores More than Goals at UW-Parkside BY RUSSELL HARRIS Sports Editor Atsu Chikuhama, a junior forward on the men's soccer team, hales from Nagasaki, Japan. He attended Hokuyiudai High School there. He came to America to study fitness management and has been here for three years. Chikuhama transferred to UW-Parkside from UW-River Falls and made an immediate impact on the soccer team. In 2003, Chikuhama scored 15 points for the team, which put him in third place for points scored. He is described as a creative player with good one-on-one skills and can shoot the ball with either foot. When asked who has been the biggest influence on him as far as playing soccer, Chikuhama said, "I started playing soccer when I was in elementaryschool, but not on a team. I played just to have fun. As I got older, my older brother influenced me." His brother, Kouichirou, played professional soccer in 1999-2000 for Santo Andre of the Brazilian second division. The Ranger News asked Chikuhama how the American game and the game in Japan are different or alike, he said, "I don't think it's more or less competitive. I think that it's not as popular here in America." When asked what was the most difficult aspect of coming to America, he said, "I think learning the language was the most difficult thing. Actually, I think it still is!" Are there any advantages to being a student-athlete coming to a foreign country? Chikuhama said, "Yes, there are some. I have different ideas about my life and soccer and it allows me the chance to combine my ideas and have more views on things." Chikuhama also said, "The people are and have been nice to me here. I think that clothes, food, and shoes are cheap here." Chikuhama said that it has been easy making friends here, too. "My teammates introduced me to their friends and the people here at UW-Parkside are very friendly," he continued. Chikuhama expressed thanks to those who have helped him in his stay. "My teammates, professors, coaches, and the Lechusz family, thank you for your help and kindness," exclaimed Chikuhama. Good luck, Atsu, from everyone here at UW-Parkside! Women's Basketball Team Loses At UW-Milwaukee... Exhibition game serves as invaluable learning experience for Lady Rangers BY RUSSELL HARRIS Sports Editor The Lady Rangers played an exhibition game at the Klotsche Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on October 11. UW-Parkside lost, 71-45, but learned and gained a lot of experience from the outing. UW-Parkside shot 32.1 percent from the floor and committed 30 turnovers against UW-Milwaukee's tough, pressing defense. Senior center, Sammy Kromm, led UW-Parkside with 19 points on 8-11 shooting. Kromm also added three rebounds and three steals. Junior guard, Carrie Schieve, added 12 points for the Lady Rangers. There was a huge differential in fouls called as UW-Parkside was whistled for 25 fouls and UW-Milwaukee was only called for 11 fouls. 3 p.m. 7 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 7 p.m. 9 p.m. 5 p.m. 3 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 2 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 3 p.m. . 3 p-i- All Home Games Bokied Continuedfrom Women !v Soccer Cover Story preserving the shutout. Senior goalkeeper, Abbigale Wild, made four saves all in the second half of play. Last year, the Lady Ranger's lost in a NCAA First round game at Grand Valley State, 4-0. That game was the first that the women's soccer team ever participated in at the NCAA Tournament. This was the first win for the women's soccer team in NCAA play in program history! Sunday, November 14, at 1:00 p.m., the Lady Rangers (18-1) played the Ashland Eagles (18-1-1) for the regional championship game and the right to advance into the NCAA Division II quarterfinals. It was a cool, breezy afternoon as these two lined up to play for the right to advance. Both teams were aggressive in the first half and the action was fast paced. The Eagles scored at the 20:31 mark to take the only lead that they needed, as they won 1-0. UW-Parkside's stingy defense held up well, but the lack of scoring really hurt them. The lady Ranger's did not go down easily, as they fought hard and were aggressive while trying to find the back of the net. This team played hard and with determination until the last second ticked off of the clock. Ashland will play a third round game next weekend and the final four will be held at Wichita, Texas, December 2-4. As for our Lady Rangers, it was a great year for a team that had 11 freshmen on its roster. This seems to be the beginning of a new era in women's soccer here at UW-Parkside, as one gets a feeling that this will not be the last you hear from this team in the near future. Nov. 6 Loyola Nov. 10 Wisconsin Nov. 15 Hillsdale Nov. 20 Concordia-St. Paul Nov. 23 UW-Milwaukee : JNOV. ZD Nov. 28 v^ujilCy Missouri-St. Louis Dec. 2 Kentucky Wesleyan Dec. 4 Bellarmine Dec. 9 Indianapolis Dec. 11 St. Joseph's Dec. 21 Illinois-Chicago Dec. 9 Seattle Pacific Dec. 30 Seattle University Jan. 1 Northland Jan. 6 Lewis Jan. 8 SIU-Edwardsville Jan. 13 Missouri-St. Louis Jan. 15 Southern Indiana Jan. 20 Bellarmine Jan. 22 Northern Kentucky Jan. 27 Saint Joseph's Feb. 3 IU-Edwradsville Feb. 5 Quincy Feb. 10 Southern Indiana * w, l .-. .' Feb. 17 ]s.eniucky wesieyan Northern Kentucky Feb. 19 Indianapolis The Ranger News November 6-19, 2004 Arts & Culture Who Do? Milwaukee Prof. Drops Knowledge on African Religion NICHOLAS MICHAEL \JZ BY RAVNIKAR A tawny, bespectacled man turned out to the crowd from the dry-erase board in Union Square. "S-E-X," he said, "Is not a dirty thing. I w ould rather see a breast on television than a human being decapitated." Dr. Patrick Bellegarde-Smith, a descendent in a long line of Haitian social justice advocates, and professor of Africology at UW-Milwaukee, presented a lecture on November 10 entitled "African 'Voodoo': What's it All About?" The event was sponsored by Parkside's Center for Ethnic Studies and the Communication department, with support from the Center for International symbol in Hatian Voodoo. Studies, Lectures & Fine Arts Committee and the Wisconsin Humanities Council. "I talk to trees and apologize to grass before walking on it. My friends in the US look at me like I'm crazy, they wonder why I do this. But I wonder why they don't." Bellegarde-Smith continued. He paused a moment, looking at the floor and then back at the crowd. "I saw a bird dying on a hot sidewalk. So I moved it to the cool grass. If I were dying on a hot sidewalk, I would want someone to move me to the cool grass. Of course, after that I worried about the West Nile Virus." Not only has Bellegarde-Smith written and edited numerous books on Hatian cultural history and Africological religions (religious systems deriving from Africa), but he is also a vodou priest. As it t urns out, "Voodoo" as most Westerners know it is a gross misrepresentation of a wide variety of different, smaller religions that share a common thread in the African diaspora Vodou is a Haitian development, Vodun is practiced by the Yoruba in Africa. Both literally translate into "introspection into the unknown" or "house of spirits." And Candomble safe enough to live openly. Western culture has a tendency to perpetuate similar dualisms - and demonize Vodou, Vodun, and similar religions in the process. He cited "Papa Bush" as chastising the "voodoo economics ol the Reagan administration as one example of popular discourse giving a complete cultural falsification. But there is such a thing as Vodou economics," He interjected. "It's called cooperative economics. There is such a thing as Vodou politics, and its called consensual politics. Vodou philosophy is humanism, which unfortunately seems to have become a very dirty word." While vodou believe that polarities of energy subsist inside each entity, it also believes that we have equal access to both of them. Likewise, the Africological framework doesn't pertain to a dualistic model of physical and metaphysical realms. Rather than being strictly divided, they intersect as if a crossroads. Humans don't pass from one to another, but rather each plane is capable of interacting with the other. Practitioners of Africological religions span the globe, Bellegarde-Smith says, from the The Eight pointed burst ia sacred Caribbean to Japan, where Shinto is the national religion. His research indicates that these systems are not onl y the oldest, but also the fastest-growing religions in the world, particularly among "African Americans who have moved from Christianity and Islam." There is no "sacred text" in Vodou or its counterparts Dr. Patrick Bellegrade Smith speaks to a crowd in Union Square <( If you look intQ the cosmic mirror, the face that looks back at you is that of God " Hatian proverb is the variation in Brazil. At the lecture's beginning, Bellegarde- Smith held up a stuffed, bright red "voodoo" doll in its cheap cellophane packaging - preserved, he said, "in case it becomes valuable."Thedoll had both black and white pins stuck in it by the manufacturers, whose print on the packaging insinuated that > one could cast a spell on a person with the doll. These types of dolls, Bellegarde- Smith asserts, were actually started by German and English witchcraft and have nothing to do whatsoever , with Africological religious A snake eating its tail symbolizes eternity beliefs "There is no devil in the African mindset," Bellegard-Smith noted. The dualisms that produce figures like the devil are incompatible with Africological thought. The conception of the Devil, however, closely resembles the anthropomorphic belief in deities common to Africological religion. In Vodou and similar systems, prayer is addressed to intermediaries. In the colonial world, slaves who risked death at the hands of their European masters for openly practicing their religion disguised these deities by conforming them to Christian saints. Now that such repression is not as ^ 4 .• " /_1 fppl comparable to the "religions of the book" (Judaism, Christianity and Islam). A sacred symbol in Haitian vodou, the eight-pointed starburst signifies the spark at the moment of creation, something that Bellegarde-Smith feels is supported by scientific evidence for the Big Bang. "But that spark was cool," he says. "It was not hot or cold." He has had many "pure science" majors who've taken classes with him and find no contradiction between the scientific outlook and that of Africological religious thought. Power as energy, Bellegarde-Smith says, is the basic meaning behind the Bantu word "Ashe." "All things are energy and thus require feeding," he quotes from a series of "pithy statements" that summarize this faith. Each of us is different and yet identical with each other. (Did someone say Derrida?) "We are replicas of the Universe. We are Stardust, literally," Bellegarde-Smith says. The human anatomy, as a collection of proteins and nucleic acids, contains within it all the components of the entire universe, a scientific discovery which Bellegarde-Smith believes only further supports the Africological mode of thought. Upon coming to the US, Bellegarde-Smith says that he went to a predominantly black Christian church, "expecting to see something different or new," but the charismatic trances that he saw there were completely familiar to him. It looked like vodou to me. Machismo, he suggests, is one factor that holds some men back from such experiences. Historically, however, he points out that in p re-Christian Europe, people went into trance all the time. . "I'm not so sure that everybody who is labeled crazy really is, he said. The fundamental difference, if it's not quite clear yet, is that Africological religious systems such as vodou do not believe in salvation from an outside force. I he goa l ol life is attaining equilibrium and balance." In this way, body, mind and soul are all parts of one entity that dance together within each individual. Each individual, in turn, dances with all others in the permanent infinitude of creation. prominent, practitioners of Vodou, Vodun or Cuban "Santeria (also a misnomer) feel u The Ranger News November 6-19,2004 Entertainment Armagideon: Nov. 9,2004 BY ENRIQUE CATALDO On Nov. 9, 2004, rapper, artist, lecturer, and entrepreneur Armagideon rocked the mic in Upper Main Place, where he reminded students to educate them selves by taking a look beyond the walls of their school. The 24-year-old Milwaukee rapper was scheduled at UW-Parkside to lecture about the Hip- Hop movement and where the country is headed today. He opened die discussion by asking those who attended to move up closer to the front. It was obvious that he wanted to get the students involved. In his left hand, he carried apiece of paper, which outlined his topics for discussion, and started by asking who voted for Kerry and who voted for Bush. Hands stayed up as students looked around to see who voted for whom. When it became apparent that most students had voted for Kerry, a few who raised hands for Bush detached themselves from the lecture. Armagideon made it a point to call them out, asking for their attention, and advised die rest of the students to take out their note-pads and pens. "You all need to take notes," Armagideon directed. He began to talk about the need for cultural knowledge in a college environment; and though professors made it clear that these were topics that had been covered in various courses, many students seemed oblivious. Speaking diligently, he stressed the importance of getting involved, especially by traveling and getting to know each other as citizens of a global community. Experiences traveling to Cuba, Jamaica and Peru showed the young man that no matter where he will ever go, struggle is struggle and poverty is poverty. He stressed the importance of voting; not because he particularly cares for either of the candidates, but in honor of ancestors who had were hung, killed, persecuted, and oppressed; ones who fought and died for the right. At times, the crowd seemed dull when presented with the controversial issues, but once the subject of the war in Iraq came up - everyone had something to say. Arm agideon asked if we knew what the reason was behind this war. One girl stood and argued that peace was a good reason, but if that wasn't good enough - then oil is, adding that this was something that we needed as a country, therefore, a justification. Some students seemed a bit confused by the logic, prompting a handful of students to speak. After explaining his background as a Marine who actually fought in Iraq, another student suggested, "We are acting as an empire, they don't want our democracy, how would we like it if Russia had a military base next to Parkside?" "The one thing that I want you to get out of this is to question what you are taught Do independent studies." With that last comment, Armagideon concluded the lecture. He followed with some songs off of his new EP, which he had on hand, prepared for the opportunity to sell like most up-and-coming artist always are. He walked around the crowd rapping to the beats of an instrumental disc and the back up of his brother Fidel's voice, outlining power words in his songs that needed to be echoed. He shook hands and gave pounds to people; showing that he didn't just come to UW-Parkside to stir up the peace that we often take for granted, but to unite us, reminding us that we are all the same. Marry YouiPet.com's Aunt Adrian answers the tough questions that arise when you feel ready to take that next step with your dog or cat. No joke. The Frequently Asked Question section includes: Can I many a pet if I'm already married to a human? Can I marry more than one pet? And, what constitutes a pet, exactly? Photos of happily married couples, mostly women and their cats (gasp!), are also showcased on tihe site. Two of their FAQ questions are answered below: How should I pop the question? Choose a good time and a spot dial's special to you both. It's no good trying to have a serious conversation with your est when he's hallway out the calflap. And once your pet has accepted your proposal, take some time to properly go over the proceedings - they'll appreciate the gesture. How do I know if he's the one forme? As with any marriage, you must be absolutely sure before you take this big happy step. Do you like the same music? Do you both want that little house in the country? If the answer to these questions is yes, then he s surely the partner you've been waiting for. If not, well why not marry anyway, at least you'll have something to moan about to your friends? estion of the Issue Parkside could get arty group r entertainer to come perform on whom would you want to see? Chris Landgrebe Sophomore Economics/Marketing 21 "Oh that's easy! The Dave Matthews Band!" Tiffany Austin Sophomore Nursing 21 "I would have to say Nelly,' Brad Onsager Freshman Undecided 18 "Um, one who would never probably come, Metallica." Christina Romero Sophom ore Communications 20 "A Christian group called Mercy Me." Interviews by Natalie Stollenwerk Everyone Loves A Quirky Tee Threadless.com started off as aside project for a bunch of web developers from Chicago, and their basic idea has become revolutionary to online community and commerce. In an ongoing competition, Threadless accepts tee shirt design submissions from registered users (anyone can register, it's free). The designs are voted and commented on by other users, and the best ones are printed and sold on the site - with an added It begat after founding member, Jake Nickel!, entered and won atee shirt design competition himself. The end result: A variety of new flavor at 15 bucks a pop. 17 The Ranger News November 6-19, 2004 The Ranger News goes Cosmo! ABC's 20/20 aired a program featuring the top 10 myths regarding sex and romance. Do Short Men Get Less Action Than Tall Men? \fes. And it turns out a man's height has always helped him get to first base. Nearly 10 years ago, 20/20 concocted a test to illustrate an indisputable rule of love - height matters. 20/20 recruited men tall and short and put them in lineups behind a two-way mirror, then invited groups of women to look at the lineup and choose a date. The women were told various positive things about the shorter men - the men were described as having interesting careers, impressive educational pedigrees or a lot of money. The women always chose the tall men. Nothing succeeded in making them prefer the shorter men. One woman even suggested that 20/20 describe the tall men as "murderers" to even the odds for the shorter men in the test. A Syracuse University study also found that taller men are likely to marry more often and have more children. (ABC.com) Editor's Note: I agree. From getting jobs to getting ladies, the tall guys definatly have the advantage. I've also heard that tall ladies have a harder time finding a date because guys feel intimidated by their height - the whole "man = the protector" thing. So, unfortunate tiny boys and giant girls: It's just a fact you'll have to live with until we humans evolve a bit more. Next issue we'll cover #9: Do blondes realty' have more fun? (Breaking news, seriously.) / \ University of Wisconsin-Parkside Presents 31st Annual A]r[Ml'TS PAIR Saturday, December 4,2004 • 10am- 4pm On the Main Campus Complex Exit Hwy E off 1-94,5 miles east to Hwy JR, Kenosha, Wl For more information call (262) 595-2200 For more information: www.uwp.edu | Keyword: student activities | • FREE 0 Shuttle Service from the parking lots to the complex Concessions Available - • Coat and Package Check Great Shopping! Sponsored by the Student Activities Office & Parkside Activities Board University of Wisconsin-Parkside 6th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration COLLEGE STUDENT ESSAY CONTEST Topic: How we can live the Dream - globally! The 1st place winner receives $200 bond and a plaque. Judging Criteria: 1. Entrants must address the topic in a 400-word type-written essay. 2. Essays should relate the students' own personal ideas or experiences to the topic and show an understanding of Dr. King's ideals. 3. Essays cannot be a biographical sketch of Dr. King. 4. Essays will be judged on the basis of sentence structure and clarity of thought. Forjudging purposes, please type you name, address, and phone number on the back of your entry. For More Information Contact: University of Wisconsin-Parkside Office of Multicultural Student Affairs 900 Wood Road/Box 2000 (262) 595-2731 Mail or drop off your entry by December 6, 2004. Each winner will receive their award at the UW-Parkside MLK Celebration on January 21, 2005 at 7:00pm. 18 The Ranger News November 6-19,2004 BY HENRY GASKINS Unrecorded history: It was a bright and sunny daw and someone though! that there was reason to believe humans might not make their own choices and that the future was decided for them. Since that bright and sunny day, there have been countless debates, opinions, and editorials over the ideas of fate, destiny, and free will. 1 had to go to the Encarta World English Dictionary (Microsoft version) to make sure 1 had the idea of free will correct. Apparently, it's "the ability to act or make choices as a free and autonomous being and not solely as a result of compulsion or predestination." I suppose deciding if predestination is happening is like deciding if you believe in religion. Although it docs seem a little more reasonable than Greek Mythology or all the animals on one ark, it raises serious doubts in my mind. It seems possible because things in the past lead you to where you arc, which may be where you arc "destined" to be. But w hen thinking simply, I found that it is only the natural order of succession that brings people to the current stale they are in. What they chose to do with time in the past - each day, hour, and minute - brings them to the point thev are at. And the keyword is "chose," because you can choose to do anything you want at any given lime. Humans (with a few exceptions) have the power to control their bodies, muscles, and attitudes. If the power is in your head to make decisions, and history leads up until now, then two plus two equals four. A person must start to doubt the existence of destiny, even though they may hope it exists. The natural order of succession tells me that the idea of destiny was dreamed up long before the notion of free will, because free will is an idea that is dependant on the idea of destiny. Similarly to the idea that if we never thought of "God," then we'd never think of "not God" - if we never thought of destiny, we'd never think of free will. So was it destiny to think of free will, or are we just confused here? While there may be some kind of ultimate course of nature that humans cannot fully realize, the only destiny that 1 think is likely to exist is in the form that our bodies will disintegrate into the ground and worms will feed off us. Barring unnatural burials in caskets, it's safe to assume humans would end up disintegrated into and spread amongst Earth to continue the cycle of life on this planet. Sounds like a possible form of destiny, but it's a far cry from the form of destiny that clashes w ith free will. BY PRESTON BROWN s Mouth Got Free Will? Does our species have free will because we have consciousness or arc wc acted upon like the rest of Nature? Humans, since before the time of Aristotle, have been asking the same question. Although there is no definite answer, we can certainly point out a few ideas against mankind's biggest boast. To say that humans have free will is to say that they choose what they w ant when they w ant. For instance, if there is a red ball and a green ball, each person is free from outside infiuence to ch<x>se which is more appealing to them. This means that there is no God forcing us to love the green one and that people have the ability to consciously make their own decisions in light of choice. There is a reason that I would choose the green ball just as there is a reason you might choose the other. It has to do with the kind of people we are. For example, I might like the green ball because 1 grew up in the country; that's not a choice, it's a reaction, which is not the same thing. Well, what about the nature/ nurture argument? This says that most people's behavior is directly linked to their genetics and the social environment in which they were raised. Seemingly; although nobody wants to be the product of a scries of events, humans react in a number of ways that arc conducive to their specific personalities, the personalities that they mold throughout the course of their lives. How can we be free-minded creatures if we have evolutionary patterns, patterns that in today's society are irrelevant and act more as a burden than as a help? When a rabbit rummages a farmer's crops, we don't consider that to be a free action, just an evolutionary response to its surroundings. We don t even look at a babies crying as a free action, but rather an uncontrolled response to its situation. Why wouldn't wc look at ourselves in the same light? When a tornado comes our way. wc move or we don't, just as a rabbit moves or doesn't. Is it that our great minds allow us something special and perhaps unique that the rest of the world lacks? Yes, it gives us reason, but that is not necessarily the same thing as free will. Remember that free will is our ability to choose without outside influence, but isn't everything that humans do related to what they have been taught to do in the first place—-why else does Britney Spears sell so well? It seems just as plausible that people arc simply reacting to their surroundings much as other animals do. When it's cold, wc look for warmth, if we're hungry, wc search for food, simple. I know it doesn't sound pretty, but humans react to their environment. Although our decisions and natural environment have become vastly more complex in recent centuries, people arc still compulsively reacting, using their natural reactions according to the personalities they have formed. "From the Donkey's Mouth" is not intended to hove o political connotation. The writers each take different sides of any parftcuiar argument whether they agree or not, and defend their side as best as possible. Suggestions for rutufe arguments gre atwavs accepted. Please send idem m i/v»««« 19 The Ranger News November 6-19, 2004 CLASSIFIED ADS (262) 595-2287 B uwp_ads@yahoo.com Classified Ad Rates 30 words for $5.00 and $0.25 for every additional word. Spring Break 2005- Travel with STS, America's #1 Student Tour Operator to Jamaica, Cancun, Acapulco, Bahamas and Florida Now hiring on-campus reps. Call for group discounts. Information/ Reservations 1-800-648- 4849 or www.ststravel.com. "Questions about abortion? Make an informed choice. Call Alpha Center 637-8323 Outstanding income opportunity working part-time from your home. No investment or sales. Call 262-632-5401 anytime. Police Beat Data collected by Natalie Stollenwerk 10-21-04 Bad boys, bad boys, whatcha gonna do... Traffic violation. CTH E. 2:11 a.m. Citations were issued for underage drinking and obstructing an officer. 10-22-04... Whatcha gonna do when they come for you? Vehicle tow. SAC. 3:20 a.m. A vehicle with several citations was towed from the SAC lot. 10-22-04 Something tells me it's in the basement of... the Alamo. Theft. GRNQ. 5:52 p.m. Officers received a report of the theft of an unlocked bike. 10-23-04 Please cut me off before I'm drunk enough to want to go to school Suspicious Circumstance. SAC Lot. 7:11 p.m. Officers received a report of an intoxicated person living to get into locked SAC doors. 10-24-04 Charitable donations collected in the dorms. Theft personal property. Ranger Hall. 4:04 p.m. A student reported a wallet being taken from an unlocked dorm room. 10-25-04 Give the kid a handfor trying. USS 18. Ranger Hall. 2:45 p.m. A citation was issued to a student for a forged parking permit. 10-27-04 "Rudolph got run over by a Chrysler!" Traffic accident. CTH E. 5:40 a.m. Officers were flagged dow n by a motorist who hit a deer. 10-27-04 The Exxon Valdeez II pulled in to dock. Quick, evacuate the geese! Environmental health. GRNQ Dock. 10:37 p.m. Officers/safety director responded to an oil spill. 10-27-04 Too much of a good thing ... isn't always a good thing. Liquor violation. Union Lot. 8:48 p.m. A citation was issued for underage drinking. Subject was transported to hospital by medical unit. WHY WASTE MONEY ON RENT FOR FOUR YEARS? Start to earn equity in your first home even while still studying for your degree. Monthly payment less than rent! No down payment plans available!!!! Call: Marlene Sitnonsen Cell: (262)930-7177 Office: (262)632-9990 ERA Ideal location, less than a mile from Parkside, this rare 3-bedroom condo has everything. Main level features beautiful hardwood floors, oak cabinets, lots of storage. Full basement with finished rec room and additional shower, attached garage and sliding doors to the private deck. New furnace, clubhouse and outdoor pool. $136,900 10-27-04 That's gonna leave a mark! Medical assist. Union. 10:17 p.m. A subject was transported to hospital after hitting her head on concrete. 10-28-04 "Go back to your playpen, baby." Truancy. Inner Loop Road. 10:35 a.m. After an anonymous complaint, a truant high school student was returned to high school. 11-1-04 What's the point? Aren't they free anyways? Theft personal property. Ranger Hall Lot. 2:50 p.m. A student reported a parking permit was removed from his vehicle without permission. 11-2-04 You can't get anything good out of a Cracker Jack box anymore. Traffic violation. HWY 31/CTH A. 10:50 p.m. A citation was issued to a driver for operating a vehicle without a valid driver's license. 11-3-04 Don't you want me baby, don't you want me, ohhhhh? Harassment. Outer Loop Rd. 8:23 p.m. Officers received a report of a student receiving harassing phone calls. 11-3-04 More charitable donations collected in the SAC. Theft personal properly. SAC. 8:53 p.m. A student reported items missing from a bench at the SAC. 11-4-04 It practically drives itself! Traffic Accident. CART Lot. 1.52 p.m. A citation was issued to a driver for inattentive driving. 11-6-04 You don't have to go home, but you gotta get the hell out of here! Unauthorized Presence. MOLN. 5:20 a.m. Officers found a male subject sleeping in a classroom. 11-6-04 Nice save! Covering up the "smoke" that actually triggered the alarm. Fire. Ranger Hall. 9:51 p.m. Officers were dispatched to an active fire alarm in Ranger Hall caused by a burning candle. Written & Created by the Satirical Writers Guild VOLUME 2 ISSUE 03 Kerry Delivers Historical 'You People Make Me Sick' Speech After losing die election to president Bush by a mere 3.5 million votes, Kerry delivered a shocking speech to die American public Wednesday. "You people make me sick!" Keny slurred. '1 jumped through all the hoops, kissed all your babies, and visited all your god-forsaken states... I'm looking at you Ohio! What more do you want from me? Maybe I should have worn a NASCAR jacket or talked about God a little more often. Would that have made you happy?! I'm just one man, dammit!" "I told him to suck it! I said, 'Suck it, Bush!'" Kerry spent the next 18 minutes slung over the podium, sobbing, and sucking on his bottle of liquor. After breaking his bottle and trying to stab a member of the audience, Kerry began to do what some considered a terrible, drunken impersonation of George W. Bush. Tm George Bush," Kerry staggered Thousands Of Students Stricken With Mysterious Illness Following Release Of Halo 2 around saying. "I can wage war on other countries without a valid reason!" That's when the heckling started. "Oh boo yourselves!," yelled Kerry. "Or boo Bush, he's the jerk! You wanna know what I told Bush on the phone!? I told him to suck it! That's right! I said 'Suck it Bush! I didn't want the presidency anyways; you can have it, biotch!'" After giving the crowd a firm stare and a middle finger; Kerry attempted to leave but passed out. KENOSHA, WI - College campuses across the country saw a significant decrease in attendance on November 9th cfce to a mysterious illness that seems to have spread among student populations overnight. Thousands of students stayed home from class that day, citing they "don't feel so good" as toe reason. Campus officials are both baffled and concerned, and they urge those students who are healthy to be extremely cautious, "While we have not yet pinpointed the source of the disease, nor the manner with which it is transmitted, nor its exact symptoms, we will keep our university safe for the rest of its students," assured one Madison official. A possible link to the sudden epidemic is the recent release of Halo 2, a video game for the Xbox video game system. "We believe this disease may have resulted from the distribution of Halo 2, and we are working with Microsoft to pinpoint the source of the pathogen." The State tracked down one afflicted individual in his Parkside dorm room. Shirtless, and laying weakly on his bed, he could barely operate the Xbox controller with his calloused fingers. His tired, bloodshot eyes were glued to the TV screen as images of spectacular explosions and Covenant aliens flashed across it. When asked about his illness, he glanced at us as if he hadn't even known we were there, then coughed feebly and said, "1 feel like crap, man." He then resumed his gameplay. These recent events are reminiscent of the great epidemic following the release of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, when thousands of students were confined to their apartments and dorms, or the somewhat smaller breakout that occurred after Metroid Prime's release. "We will gel to the bottom of this," the official stressed. "We will find those responsible for this horrible outbreak." Spelling Errors, Leprosy Plague The State Man Wearing Axe Deodorant Eagerly Awaits Wave Of Female Attention Scientists Discover What Jesus Would Do Man Wielding Axe Eagerly Awaits Wave Of Female Attention Reading Still For Geeks Office Door Shows Professor's Capacity For Rocking Out ESSSgll BMpr-vafy** Jj 1 i !f • illpi! W J1P|§0|I|r f'MlfM WSSm 1 William Wood, Professor of Anthropology at the University of Wisconsin Parkside, has proven to people passing by his office door that he can rock with the best of them. Posters, stickers and ticket stubs from his favorite rock bands litter nearly every inch of his door. "Like, dude, I'm all about rockin'," says Professor Wood. "Sure, I'm into the newer stuff, but really it's all about bands like Poison, Maiden, and Warrant. Oh man, Warrant! 'Cherry Pie' changed my life! I never knew what rocking was until Warrant came along." Wood says that he tries to bring his passion for rocking into the classroom, as long as it loosely relates to the material. Students of Professor Wood say that he does seem to have a more rock and roll attitude than most professors. "We just finished the Paleolithic era, and we're talking about Neolithic societies right now," says senior Ryan Fanner. "Yesterday, he ran into the classroom and he's all, 'ARE YOU READY FOR NEW ROCK, MUTHA—?!' Well, you get the idea." When asked about his capacity for rocking, Wood referred to other students and professors that he thought of as amateurs, rocking out at a level far below his. "There's this other professor here, Dean," said Wood. "He rocks out at about a 7, maybe an 8 [out of ten], but I rock out at an average of about 17." Wood insists he's not trying to get attention, he's just stating the facts. "The point is this," he says. "You don't rock harder than me. It simply isn't possible." Do you want to write for us? Feel the ultimate power that only a college publication can We have superior cloven hooves. Do you? You don't? And how's that working out for you? THE STATE Produce Man's Sexual Innuendos Starting To Feel Contrived Kenosha, WI - The produce aisle at your local grocery store is a seemingly limitless source of sexual innuendos. Piggly Wiggly produce man Jean Paul is a local legend, blending his mastery of French-accented words with his superior knowledge of fine produce. Usually, Jean Paul just knows exactly what to say," says single mom Harriet Rocker. "I remember one time he spoke to a group of us about mixing a banana and two cumquats in a bowl, working them long and hard, and the explosion of flavor that it creates. Only he said it in a sexier and more flowery way. A few women fainted, I believe. We were all sweating." But lately, female store-goers have been unimpressed with his words, calling them uncreative and contrived. Produce sales at the local Piggly Wiggly have dropped in the last month, and many attribute the loss to Jean Paul. Its like he's lost a step or two," says Debra Frank, housewife and longtime shopper at the store. "He came to me yesterday while I was searching for melons. He was stammering, and he asked if my melons were hard. I mean, it seemed like he wasn't even trying to get me to cheat on my husband with him." The store manager assures single women and housewives throughout the city that Jean Paul has simply been having an off month, and, like any athlete, he just needs to rest. "He'll be back, and better than ever. He's already given me a few innuendos for his next work week, and let me tell you, ladies, they're hot!" 18-Year-Old Activist Wishes November 2nd Involved Some Way To Be Active 18-year-old Mathew Alberts is a self proclaimed activist. He's a member of PETA, he wears a "Free Mumia" t-shirt, and he regularly protests in the streets with fellow activists when he believes an injustice has occurred. Alberts makes it a point to perform an activist deed everyday of the year, but this year he has a empty day on his calendar. "November 2nd," says Alberts, baffled. "Everyone seems to be busy that day. Not sure why. I tried to schedule a rally about saving endangered sea otters, but nobody was willing to show up. It sucks, because now my goal of being politically active everyday is ruined. Where is everybody?" After seeing that there was no way to get active on November 2nd, Alberts decided to give the activism a rest for that Tuesday. "It pisses me off, because these politicians grow stronger everyday we're not out there," says the activist. "If only November 2nd had some sort of nation-wide activist event, one where we could decide which politicians we wanted to represent us. That'd show 'em. Oh well." Pedophile Disturbed By Attraction To Angelina Jolie Charles Meyers, convicted pedophile, discovered last week that he has an inexplicable attraction to actress Angelina Jolie. "I just don't get it," he said. "It's unnatural! She's got breasts! She's only twenty years younger than me! Now that's just sick." Meyers concluded the interview to go take a cold shower. Fast-Typing Student In Computer Lab Just Pissing Everyone Off UW-Parkside students use the computer lab located underneath the library for a variety of things. This includes everything from email to general web browsing to typing assignments. But according to every other person sitting in the computer lab on Tuesday at 10:30, one student's typing has become incredibly annoying and is just pissing everyone off. "Look at him," says student Ian Wit. "He's, like, pounding on the damn keyboard -- the whole frickin' table is shaking! Where does this guy get off? He's typing at like a thousand words a minute and messing with everyone else's concentration. What the hell, dude?" Join *ii§ljj| thestatesm com Pennywhistles and Moon Pies 17% Friendship Bracelets 15% Rare Paintings 23% THE STATE BUDGET REPORT November 2004 The State is not free you know, fofks, nor is it easy to write. Yes, even we experience writer's block.* So, we must find things to inspire us. The chart to the left represents our expenditures for the month of November. *The State does not actually experience writer's block. THE STATE Indescribable Ball Of Energy Emerges From Well KENOSHA, WI - Locals who frequent Petrifying Springs Park reported a freak occurrence last Friday. Witnesses describe the event as, "a pure ball of energy emerging from a well." The well in question is located in the southwest corner of the park. The well has never actually been used for acquiring water, but rather as decoration. This makes the phenomenon even more intriguing. Some patrons have been "camping out" near the well area for several days in hopes of witnessing a repeat of the initial event. One spectator conjectured, "I reckon y'ain't seein' that one fer a while again." Rumsfeld Describes World Ruled By Damned, Dirty Apes At a press conference earlier this week, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld described a world conquered and ruled by damned, dirty apes. "Our society would be completely upside down," Rumsfeld said. "Apes would do scientific experiments on . us, use us for slave labor, and keep us in cages. Don't you see? We would be the animals." On the opposite side of the aisle, Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle was quick to respond. "What the good secretary fails to mention is that these said 'experiments' would be performed on only the top 1% of the wealthiest Americans." Daschle will be proposing his own enslavement plan which he says makes experimentation available largely to lower and middle income Americans. "Hard working, middle class Americans deserve to be experimented on," said Daschle. Congress is scheduled to address a new "Enslavement by Apes" amendment when they return from recess. CORRECTIONS We here at The State sometimes make mistakes. * We would Me to correct the following mistakes... • Last issue we provided a recipe lor 1 In our last issue, we Failed to homemade Vegamite. We're sorry, explicitly mention warlocks. We 7 but the recipe is actually for a powapologize. erful floor cleaner. The real recipe is as follows: la issue 2, we said that a Simpson's reference was unsuccessful. We 1. Deficate into small jar. apologize. The reference in ques2. Close jar. tion was partially successful. 3. Refrigerate jar. 4. Eat contents of jar. Again, the warlocks, we're really sorry. *The State does not make mistakes. A Brief Word For The Not-Too-Terribly-Bright Here's the iking. The State isn't what most would consider --oh, what's the word? — real. While we do deal with real-life people, places, and events, the quotes and stories included in this publication are purely fictional. If you knew this already, kudos to you, citizen. If not... well, college isn't necessarily for everyone. Spork Stockpile Found In North Korea PYONGYANG, N. KOREA - UN weapon's inspectors in North Korea reported last week that they found three warehouses in a tightly-guarded industrial district filled from wall to wall with sporks, the half-spoon, half-fork, entirely ineffectual utensil. The inspectors, led by the Frenchman Jean-Luc Pissant, reacted with shock, as up to that point they had managed to completely avoid discovering anything remotely resembling a banned weapon. Pissant said, "I was astounded. Up until now, the closest we had come to finding any weapons of mass destruction was a clothing warehouse full of string ties. I mean string ties - how much more wrong can you be?" The White House had not yet officially reacted, but a high-ranking official claims that the administration feels the North Korean government has clearly crossed a line. Woman Orders Fatty Meal, Diet Soda Jessica Lorenz, 28, was seen last Thursday ordering a double bacon cheeseburger with extra mayo and a side of French fries from Wyllie Market. She also purchased a diet coke. The UW-Parkside communication major asserts that this is "a step in a new direction towards healthier eating." Lorenz, whose diet consists mostly of fast food and TV dinners, has recently made the switch from regular to diet soda. "I can definitely feel the difference," she states. "Usually after eating a meal with a regular soda, I feel full. But now that I switched to diet [soda] I don't feel so bloated after my pizza or fried chicken sandwich. It's like I actually have room for dessert now." She cited the fact that diet soda contains no calories, no carbs, and no natural sugar as a reason for her switch. 'The only ingredients in diet soda are chemicals. I don't need to worry about chemicals going straight to my hips, do I?" Lorenz revealed to The State that her next step towards healthy eating is to order her caffe mochas with nonfat milk from now on. "It tastes just the same, and that way," she concludes, "I won't feel so guilty about asking for extra whip cream." Best Buy Employee Has Seen That Film - It Sucks RACINE, WI - While browsing the DVD section of his local Best Buy store, Tony Young spotted Kill Bill Volume 2, a film he had missed when it originally hit theaters. "I saw the first one and I though it was pretty cool," said Young. "A bunch of friends and people I work with said it was cool, so I figure it's a pretty safe buy." Young picked up a copy of Kill Bill Volume 2 off the shelf and decided to browse the DVD section a little longer. Young reported that he got no more than ten feet when a Best Buy employee confronted him about his choice. "Nah man, you're not actually going to get that, are you?" asked Pip Meyers, Best Buy staff member. "I think so," replied Young. "My friends all said it was good." "Dude, you're gonna want some new friends. It totally blows," said the employee. "You saw the first one, right? Yeah, totally different. They brought the production values way down on this one. It's, like, not even the same producers or something. She hardly even pulls out her sword. There's, like, no fighting. And the fighting they do have is sub-par at best. I hope a fight choreographer got fired for that one. Seriously, dude, don't even bother." "Something about him made me want to gain his approval," said Young. When Young told the staff member that he trusted his friends' judgment and that he would "give it a shot," Meyers seemed to be in denial. "Why would you even bother? I'm telling you, dude, it totally sucks. It's not even worth it. I don't know anyone who'd even want to be seen buying this. The first one kicked ass for sure, dude. But this one was a mistake. Not at all Tarantino's best stuff. His shots seemed dumbed down, like he was talking down to the audience. Dude, you're making a major blunder by buying this. But, whatever, dude," said Meyer. "It's your funeral. Don't say I didn't totally warn you." Young admits that he almost decided against buying the DVD because of the Best Buy worker. "Something about him made me want to gain his approval," said Young. "I can't quite explain it. But before he could completely convince me, a bicycle horn sounded in the distance, and he went away." THE STATE THE STATE Editor-in-Chief Andrew McDonald Editor Jon Stehlik Writers Josh Diefenbach Andrew McDonald Sean Murphy John Pagac Mate Sieger Erik Skoglund Jon Stehlik Kaitlyn Ulmer Emily Wood Advisor Dean Karpowicz Special Thanks Moon Pies ! beA£ crAre, HOW A££U? T'Vl FTlVJe! L OU. i err e>emjv u in fowix CLAeei i'MA5IALEVI KIK£U! 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Contact us at... swg@yahoo. com POINT CROSSFIRE COUNTERPOINT I'm A Fan Of Cannibalism By Dr. Manfred Menseneter Pediatrician, Exotic Dancer You see that person next to you? Maybe you're sitting next to a lump of muscle and sweat known as a man. He sits there confidently with a Led Zeppelin tattoo and a backwards hat. Or maybe you are sitting next to a statuesque woman with a radiant smile and a laugh that emits a sweet-smelling scent. You're sitting next to this extraordinary example of physical perfection and maybe you wonder like I do; what if I ate her? Now calm down, I am by no means implying anything sexual. It is a common fact that sex is gross. The type of arousal I speak of is a titillation of the taste buds. We as a species have explored every culinary delight imaginable, from shark meat to ostrich legs to dog patties. We live a society where caviar, or fish eggs, is a status of wealth and sophistication. All I'm suggesting is that we experiment with the most forbidden game of all: our fellow man. The earth is overcrowded as it is. Prisons are overflowing and the homeless flood the street. I merely suggest taking these wastes of human flesh and recycling them to the masses. Think of the possibilities! Every race and caste with its own distinct recipe and taste, the culinary world as we know it would evolve. Deep-Fried Dan. Sautied Saul. Roasted Ryan. Through cannibalism we can take this desolate world of ours and change it into a Utopia where every stomach is full, and everyone is dancing. So, next time you re in the computer lab, or on a bus, look to your neighbor and think, would I want fries with him? Me, Not So Much By Peter Gander REO Speedwagon Roadie Well, I don't know. Cannibalism seems okay, I suppose. Yeah, I guess we could eat people and stuff, and that would solve the world food-shortage problem. But then again, eating people? I don't know, it just seems in poor taste - pun devilishly intended! I kid. Though, honestly, I can't really speak from experience. I guess I'm just a bit indifferent to the whole thing. Sure, we have starvation and crowded prisons, but perhaps we should consider the repercussions of allowing cannibalism. Think of the social change. Think of the social awkwardness. Imagine the days just following that decision. You're in a restaurant. The waiter comes over to take your order. "Andre, what's the human like tonight? you ask. He assures you it is exquisite. "Excellent," you exclaim, "some of your finest human for everyone!" I mean, come on... awk-ward\ Eventually, it would catch on, but there would be that period beforehand where you get a lot of uncomfortable stares and condescending looks. I suffer trom a social anxiety disorder, and the last thing I need is for someone to be staring at me because it just-sohappens that I eat people. Like they're better than me. Our society might not be ready for such widespread, awkward silences. I certainly am not. But, like I said, I'm sort of indifferent Who am I to tell someone that they can t eat a person? This isn't Russia. If people want to feast on human flesh, think of human beings as a culinary delight, then they should have that right. Lots of people probably wouldn't mind taking a bite out of someone they know. Me, not so much. McLo Gorrp" 3 O^3 Hours Mon - Thurs: 9am - 9pm _ Fri and Sat: Buy, Trade, P|ay 9am s^'lnighl 1 Oam - 8pm The next level for Video Gamers is HERE!!! 5901 75th Street Kenosha. At the corner of Hwy 50 and 60th Ave in Speedway Plaza Buy Games!!! Trade Games!!! Rent Games!!! Xbox - PS2 - GameCube - GameBoy Advance - PC Video Games Cubed not only sells and rents games... They also have 4 state of the art video game rooms!!! Play video games on a 150" High Definition Screen!!! Digital Surround Sound and Leather Reclining Rumble Chairs!!! 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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 35, issue 5 Headline Used for newspapers, the Headline element describes the main article of the issue. Did you turn out? Series Number The series number of the original collection. UWPAC124 Ranger News Text Any textual data included in the document News Pg. 3-10 Sports Pg. 11-15 Entertainment Pg.16-17 From the Donkey's Mouth Pg.18 Classifieds Pg. 19 Police Beat Pg. 19 November 6-19, 2004 Did you turn out? BY PRESTON BROWN With voter registration on the rise, die 2004 presidential race was one of the closest in history. Although many were registered, polls are showing that Democratic voter turn out was far less than expected while Republican voters came to win. A poll primarily taken on November 2 on the UW- Parkside campus revealed a student body that is highly Democratic, with 61 percent of polled students pushing for a Kerry win. This poll, although not scientific, was randomly distributed throughout campus at different times and in different places to 171 students who were more than willing to show support for their candidate. Most were excited to participate given all the hype around this election, Poll of UW-Parkside students which shows that younger voters are becoming more interested in politics. The Democrats narrowly won Wisconsin, which is surprising considering the network of liberal college campuses that reside in the state. The poll taken by The Ranger News showed only 30 percent of UWParkside students supported reelection for the president, yet his apparent margin of victory for the popular vote was slim. Likewise, Russ Feingold was barely able to retain his seat in the senate, which came as a surprise to some who projected a clean sweep. National Public Radio reported on November 3 that although the general population is democrats, they don't seem to get to the voting polls. It seems that some of the new young voters that were registered, did not follow through. The republicans successfully got the majority of their registered voters to show up on November 2, not surprising considering the history of the GOP turn out during the last 20 years. Kerry Other/Undecided Ralph Nader was only able to acquire four percent of the support from students here, which is far less than was expected. It seems students were more interested in a two-party system this time around. Many Democrats worried about Nader's involvement in this election, calling him a "spoiler" and blaming him for his so called contributions toward Bush's 2000 victory. An additional four percent went to the category marked "other" which out of those seven votes, two went to David Cobb, the Green Party's candidate. Apparently, the campus built next to a massive park system wasn't particularly worried about environmental issues. It seems that all the hype around voters ages 18-24 was nothing more than that: hype. In fact the projections aren't showing significant rise in young voter turn out at all. To many this may come as a surprise, but apparently not to either of the candidates, because neither of them publicly pushed for issues that would affect a younger crowd, such as lowering tuition. Even with the Holly wood celebrity craze over John Kerry, young voters still needed something more concrete to vote for. Traditionally, candidates push for issues that affect retired persons as well as middle class citizens. These two categories make up the majority of voters in this country and are justly given the most attention. Although UW-Parkside's apparent choice was not elected this time around, all should keep voting. It's not about winning or losing; it's about exercising your right to choose. If young people continue to vote, then future candidates will be forced to address issues more relevant to them. Aramark: The Monopoly on Campus Starts On Page 5 Student- Athletes Expose the Experience On Page mm*. THE . jBvents Report Inside 2 The Ranger News November 6-19,2004 Letters to the Editor Dear Ranger News, I appreciate that you want to bring a sense of fun to a formally boring paper but your photoshop work on Vice President Cheney went too far. How can you caii yourselves a journalistic outlet and then alter his face to look like some kind erf demon? As a student leader on campus and planner of many events I can fell you that requests such as Cheney made are commonplace and there are even crazier requests that have been made. You should issue an apology to the Vice President and also to all the students on campus with deep respect to our nations leaders. It's not the words written about Cheney that pissed me off but the way his picture was grossly a^eredL Sincerely, Donna Minkley President of P.A.S.A. Sorry, we can? apologize fa that. The photo you ere referring to is found in The State, which is written, edited, and designed solely by the Satirical Writers Guild. By contract, The Ranger News staff has no editorial control over the contents of The State. That is why they have their own editor-in-chief. Feedback for The State can be sent to the Satirical Writers Guild at. thestate_swg@yahoo.com. To the Editor The photo caption on the Family Fiesta Weekend article (October 23 Issue, page 25} says" A very tail man," referrtngfo a guy on stilts. Don't yo u think you could have had more journalistic Integrity and put the "tali man's" name, and explain that he was on stilts? it just wasn't very professional. - Anonymous You may be right, professionalism is what we strive fa, but students are who we are, so experiments and creativity are to be expected. What i'm surprised erf is that you pick out the "tail mm" thing, but more importmtly there is a grammatical error in the sentence (ft has ihe word "during" twice, once in the wrong place). If there were "journalism Integrity" classes here at UW-Parkside, I'm sure we'd all be a little more savvy on that tip. Gat feedback? W irte if in a brief, concise, and to-the-pair# manner, and send if to rangernews@uwp.edu with the subject "Letter to the Editor." Want to work for The Ranger News? Stop by Wyilie D139Ctofill out on application. We need writers in News, Sports, and Entertainment. We are also looking for hard working and creative graphic designers. YOU'RE HIRED! Rae1n \ $ er <s University of Wisconsin-farkside's Student Newspaper The Ranger News has meetings every Monday atnoon. All students and faculty of UW-Parkside are welcome. Please feel free to attend. Have any comments, concerns, questions, or story ideas? Please e-mail us at: therangemews_uwp@yahoo.com We are located at Wyilie D-139C Phone: (262) 595-2287 Fax: (262) 595-2295 RANGER STAFF Editor-in-Chief Henry D. Gaskins Assistant Editor Preston Brown Copy Editor Amanda Amason News Editor Ta! Goldwater Entertainment Editor Katie Dylewski Sports Editor Russeii Harris Graphic Design Manager Matt Gonya Business Manager Sonya Gonzalez Advertising Manager A\A Grewai Photographer Matt Cote Reporters/Writers Nicholas Michael Ravnikar Natalie Stoilenwerk Amber Taylor Heather Todd Aaron Wensei Advisor Judith Logsdon The Ranger News November 6-19, 2004 News Briefs BY TAL GOLDWATER Skiing Anyone? UW-Parkside is sponsoring a ski to Park City &The Canyons. The trip is scheduled for January 1-9,2005. The cost of the trip is $379 s $140 for Roundtrip Motor Coach. For more information contact Joanne Evans at 1(262)595-2277 or sign up in person at Regional Staff Development Center located on Highway E. The tour is arrangements by echotours.com. Harassment on campus? The dictionary defines harassment as tormenting by continued persistent and criticism. As a student at UW-Parkside there is no reason to ever have to worry about that. Students have a lot of options at hand when it comes to dealing with harassment on campus. Students can go to the UW-Parkside Police at Tallent Hall, the Dean of Students office in Wyllie Hall, or organizations on campus that deal with harassment issues, such as the Women's Center, Peer Health Center, Student Health and Counseling Center, and OMSA can all help students who feel harassed. For students who feel tormented by persistent individuals, they have all these programs at UW-Parkside to help them through there problems. Adios Senior! Students who plane to graduate in December should go to Lower Main place for Senior Send-Off. It will take place on November 10 and 11. The time for this event is 10-1 p.m. on November 10 and 3-6 p.m. on November 11.Students can register for commencement, purchase caps and gowns, invitations, rings, have their pictures taken, check with representatives from financial aid, check to make sure all degree requirements will be met, and at Senior Send-off Days. There will also be food, beverages, and free gifts served there! Art on Campus Students have the opportunity to view works by Peter V. Biancbi titled "The Art of Science."The exhibition explores the artist's work and its role in illuminating history, anthropology, archeology, and science for millions of Americans. A Kenosha native, Peter Bianchi was a fine artist and illustrator employed by National Geographic magazine from 1959 to 1974. This event is collaboration between Kenosha Public Museum, and UW-Parkside. It will be going on for eight-weeks. It will start in November and end in December. Students can view the work in the Communication Arts Gallery, which is located by the theater in Comm. Arts building Letter From Missing Professor Dear Tal and Molly: Thank you very much for your article appeared on Ranger's News (October 23, 2004). I really appreciate your efforts to let students know what is going on here on campus. I would like to provide some additional facts. 1. As you and other students observed, I went to the class on October 11, 2004 and explained to the students why I refused to accept the unfair assignment to teach Introduction to Sociology as a Weekend College course. The main points I made were: 1). Department of Sociology/Anthropology is only required to teach 3 courses for the Weekend College per year. We have already offered more than 3 courses for the academic year. I will be teaching one of them. Therefore, both the department and I already fulfilled our responsibilities. There is no reason to ask me to teach another course in the Weekend College format. 2). Introduction to Sociology is not even a Weekend College course at all. In addition, it is a course can be taught by majority of the faculty members in the department There is no reason to just assign me to teach it. 3). Requiring me to teach Weekend College courses as a mandatoiy responsibility without any compensation is an unfair practice. A. Teaching Weekend College courses created and are still creating difficult situations for me. For instance, it interfered with my personal and family life during weekends. In addition, it extended my teaching time. For instance, I started to teach on January 7,2003 in the spring of 2003 while others started their teaching on Januaiy 21, 2003. For instance, I ended my teaching on June 5, 2004 in the spring of 2004 while others ended their teaching on May 15, 2004. B. Weekend College hired someone at lecture level sometime ago. That position's starting salary ($40,000) was 20 % higher than all four lecturers hired in the same year, 19 % higher that all 15 lecturers in the College of Arts and Sciences. It was even higher than some senior lecturers on campus who have worked for a long time. Apparently, difficulties for teaching Weekend College was taken into consideration for that position. However, I was never compensated. C. In 1997, the executive committee of the department, after I pointed out the structural problems to assign one individual member to teach Weekend College without compensation, decided that it is a departmental responsibility. However, the past two chairs refused to lienor the decision for seven years. 4). I repeatedly informed the department chair and relevant parties, starting in May 2004, that I would not accept the assignment to teach Introduction to Sociology as a Weekend College course. I requested the department chair and relevant parties eight (8) times to assign someone else to teach the class for the sake of students. 2. On October 18, 2004,1 went to the same class again and distributed copies of my e-mails to the department chair and relevant parties so that students can find out the facts by themselves. 3. Quite few students in the class have already talked or e-mailed me to express their understandings about my decision to refuse the unfair assignment. They also asked why the department chair did not find someone else to teach the class even though she knew I was not going to teach the class. Again, thank you very much for your article. Please feel free to contact me if you need any further information. Xun (George) Wang JOIN THE KJUTEStlt ...am ofAmrtcrt most honored, md bokMddnni&biigio aipJI SUNDAY NOVlllBn mmmAtmm mteSesasnA« itoyJSj Mc « tor iir Mvprfftafrati HnH JMn* btrnMrnm ft tavimri 4 The Ranger News November 6-19,2004 Student Debate Changes to Free Speech Forum BY NICHOLAS MICHAEL RAVNIKAR The Ranger News and J01.7 FM WIPZ, in an. effort to boost the level of political discourse on campus, scheduled a debate to be held from noon to 1 p.m. on October 26. Editor-in-Chief of Ranger News, Henry Gaskins had contacted leaders of the Young Conservatives and Campus Democrats, who support President George W. Bush and Senator John Kerry, respectively. While a table was going to be set up for third-party supporters, none could be found to officially represent a position. After having gi ven both organizations a copy of the debate format, Gaskins received an email from the Young Conservatives, which was received less than 48 hours before the event. "It was last minute," Gaskins told The Ranger News staff members at the weekly Monday meeting, one day prior to the debate. "Basically, the e-mail was two sentences long. It said, 'So sorry we said we could do this. Sorry, we can't do this.' There was no explanation." A befuddled collection of editors and reporters sat scratching their heads, holding their own debate as to what should be done with die event. It was unanimous that The Ranger News didn't want to appear liberally # biased. But they didn't want to cancel Business Students Share the event, so they agreed to change the A student kikes the opportunity to express his views during a free speech rally sponsored by The Ranger News and 101.7 FM WIPZ on October 26. Their Wisdom Experiences format from that of a debate. However, two of the 10 staff members present believed that the debate should go on as scheduled. "The conservatives committed to do this. If they end up being under-represented, it's their fault," one editor commented. The Ranger News staff was unconvinced that an empty table slated for Young Conservatives wouldn't arouse student suspicion. While political ideologies among the staff members do vary quite a bit, a quorum was reached and a decision made that changed the character of the event from debate to open podium. Campus Democrats, however, had the opportunity to put forward dem ocratic incumbent Bob Witch Wisconsin senatorial candidate, and UW-Parkside alumnus. Despite the overwhelming cheers that went up over various Bush-bashing pulpitthumping diatribes, Assistant Editor Preston Brown cited various inconsistencies in the liberal argument, also noting that, "Fm not a conservative. I just think that it's really easy to bad-mouth somebody who's... not present." Gaskins kept urging audience members and passing students to "exercise their first amendment right. If you've got something to say, now's your chance to do it." Mike Cyzak took the opportunity to read an original poem, reading into the microphone, "Popularity is boring. Complacent. Shake the pillar. With your individuality," from his poem "Shake the Pillar.** BY AARON DZABLER Wondering what those huge, single phrase, eye-catching posters titled "Business by Students" were? Or did you see the arrows on the floor that trailed down the Molinaro hallway towards Ranger Hall on October 26 and November 1? For those that were not curious enough to find the source of these marketing efforts here are your answers. Two business students, senior Jeremy Scuffham and junior Ben Stark, hosted a total of four informational presentations entitled "Business by Students." The event was designed to provide information about the business major at UW-Parkside for students who may be undecided or within the early years of the business program - all from an upperclassman's perspective, or "done for students by students," as presenter Jeremy Scuffham commented. "Business by Students" - a precursor to Major Mania - was also created to give students helpful suggestions and considerations in their college career planning. The presentations were surrounded by an overlying theme that students should plan early and try to obtain as much real world, resume-filling experience as possible before they graduate. At each of the events select upperclassmen business students discussed past internship and project experience they were able to obtain through the business program at UW-Parkside. Business student presenters included Kim Brogan, Brian Cartledge, Adam Fornal, Michelle Therkelsen and Aaron Zabler. Students who were unable to attend - or who have a suppressed curiosity - yet would like more information about the opportunities available to them through the business program can contact Brad Piazza, assistant dean, in Molinaro 344. 5 The Ranger News November 6-19, 2004 PSGA Productive Despite Setbacks BY NATALIE STOLLENWERK On October 22, the Parkside Student Government Association (PSGA) was again called to session. This week, the subject of much debate was SUFAC, Student Union Fee Allocation Committee. This committee is solely dedicated to distributing monetary funds back to student organizations on campus that suffered major budget cuts this year. It appeared that the PSGA was ready to vote for a proposed budget for allocating these funds until Senator Xavier Solis objected the motion for the vote to pass, stating that the PSGA should be allotting more funds back to student organizations than proposed. Solis' objection was followed by a point of information by Senator Rebecca Nicke that the proposed budget was incorrectly tallied. The PSGA agreed to table, or put on hold, the approval of the proposed SUFAC budget until a properly documented budget proposal can be submitted for vote. A good idea but another delay, yet, to an already overdue and desperately needed solution. Another issue that was brought up by Jason Pinkowski, who is the director of shared governance within PSGA, was his proposal on department meetings throughout campus. Pinkowski is a political science major and thought it would be very beneficial for him to attend a political science department staff meeting. Pinkowski found that his presence at the meeting was not warmly received. Upon this experience, Pinkowski wants to recruit one student of every major to attend their own department staff meeting and report on that meeting to the PSGA. Pinkowski hopes that this plan of action will greatly benefit students as to what is going on in regards to their major on campus. On a sad note, Senator Molly Meier reported that her quest for UW-Parkside to adopt a book rental program has been denied. Meier said she is now part of the committee that is working to try and extend Follett's existing contract with UW-Parkside for another year. Meier stated that hopefully a book rental program proposal would be approved by the fall 2006 semester. Thanks anyways Senator Meier for your hard work and efforts to try and help the student body! The PSGA did agree to rent a bus to transport students to the men's basketball game in Madison on November 10. The PSGA thought it would be a nice gesture toward the student body and a great way to show support for the athletics department. PSGA also rented vans for Election Day. PSGA has reserved two vans, which were driven by volunteer senior citizens, to transport students who do not have vehicles to the nearest voting poll so that they could vote. What a great idea to help support the election and get young voters to the polls. The meeting ended with the nomination of two new people to the PSGA cabinet. Eric Schultz was voted in as the new SUFAC advisor and Megan Shuemate was voted the new public relations coordinator. Both recipients were nominated b\ PSGA President Chris Semenas and were voted in instantly. We look forward to seeing what both new members will contribute to the PSGA. As a reminder, every member of the UW-Parkside student body is welcome to attend PSGA meetings, which occur every Friday at noon in Molinaro 137. Feel free to come and share your ideas and opinions Monopoly on Campus BY JASON GRIFFES Webster's dictionary defines the word monopoly as "exclusive ownership (as through command or supply)" or "a commodity controlled by one company." In analyzing this definition it can be said with all certainty that there is a monopoly on the UW-Parkside campus. This monopoly is Aramark, the food service provider that controls the pncing and selection at Parkside Cafeteria, Java City and Wylie Market. The contract with Aramark was started in 2001 and continues until 2008, making them UW-Parkside's exclusive food service provider for those seven years. „ , According to Michael Bennett, food service director for Aramark here at UW-Parkside, Aramark is the largest food service provider in the United States and the third largest food service provider m the world. Before the contract with Aramark was agreed upon a company called Sodexho was the food service provider for the UW-Parkside community. Sodexho went to the Union two years before their contract was up and told them that they wouldbe pullingtheir:servicesfromtheumversity du<3 to the fact that they had not made any revenue since they started at U W-Parks . The company that was here before Sodexho left for the same reasoa After Sodexho's withdraw the Union administration knew that the meal plans would have to be reevaluated in order to make the campus look atochve to other food service providers. According to Denms Casey assistan dimctor UW Parkside Union it was speculative that UW-Parkside would attract any bidders at all. Casey stated that there were "10 that showed up for the walk through and o actu^^dderSpian ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ .§ ^ solution m was developed. The plan is different for commuters than for resident students. P^Mse is optio for commuters it is required for all resident students to buy intothe from $800 to $1100 per year. With this meal plan there * *3*5 °or the toD of either option. Of this amount $25 goes to the Umon to help pay to t Xuter "sSns and process ranger cards while »00 g^A^ heln insure nrofits and pay for labor expenses. The benefit of the meal plan that students on the plan receive 50 percent off of meals at the P^'dcCafe Smdents do not, however, receive 50 percent have the option of buying into the plan for $225 o $ . ^ receives either $90 or $110 respectively according to the plan that they "^contract that was negotiated with Arama* allows for only one price §!§§§s~B=== 6 The Ranger News November 6-19, 2004 Haunted Tunnels - What A Terror-iffic Time BY AMBER TAYLOR The frightening debut of the popular event "Haunted Tunnels' was hosted by the Parkside Activities Board (PAB), the Residence Hall Association (RHA), and the Parkside Association of Wargamers (PAW) on October 27 and 28. The initial theme of the haunted tunnels was horror movies. The "terroriffic" tunnels started on the main floor of Molinaro Hall, where students took the elevator down (four to five people at a time) to the dark tunnels below where they were led through the maze. Those who survived the horrific terrors of the tunnel below were let out in the Den. The overall turnout of students was great. "There was a constant line the entire night, and we even had to go a little over 10 p.m. just to accommodate the crowd," said Kristy Radspinner, the special events coordinator of PAB. By the end of the second night, Radspimier estimated the final student attendance count to be somewhere around 300. "Everyone did a wonderful job staying in character the entire time and every organization did an amazing job sticking to our initial theme," Radspinner said. Within the tunnel, there were people playing roles of characters from such horror movies like Scream, The Exorcist, The Crow, and there was even a girl who played Samara (from The Ring) who sat in a long sleeved night gown, wearing a very long wig and face paint. Each organization had their own volunteers, but everyone was willing to assist in each other's sections and share materials. Each organization had to be very creative when it came to structure (high ceilings, etc). "All the planning and hard work paid off in the end. Everything came together as we had hoped,' said Radspinner. When asked her favorite part of the haunted tunnels was Radspinner responded, "I worked at the end of the tunnel, so I really got to see the facial expressions and hear the comments of people as they left the tunnels. Everyone that came past me, usually running, was either commenting on how scared they were, how much fun they had, or trying to blame each other for being scared." Radspinner had one last comment; "I'd like to give a huge thanks to everyone New Diversity Director Has A Variety to Offer Parkside Students just to play and enjoy games. Saad has some goals that she would like to accomplish this semester. As president of MSA, she aims to, "increase awareness of what is Islam and what are Islamic traditions. Islam is peace, not terrorism. Being Muslim is a way of life." As for her role as diversity director, Saad says, "I am going to be very active in PSGA when Human Rights Week occurs. I want public awareness about safety on campus." In regards to making campus feel safer, Saad has proposed to PSGA that they organize a unity march on campus. "I want to accomplish unity with the student body. I want to try and eliminate hate crimes and I want recognition of hate crimes." Saad says that her other hope as diversity director is that, she wants "every student organization to be represented on campus and for student government to be actively supportive of student organizations and different diversity on campus." who had any involvement in making the tunnels a huge success. From those who put in all the behind-the-scenes work to those who supported it and came to the event - not to mention the donations of canned goods and money. It was a lot of work and there was a lot of dedication. Everyone worked incredibly well together and we all had fun in the process." BY NATALIE STOLLENWERK Sarah Saad is the newly appointed diversity directorfortheParkside Student Government Association (PSGA). The responsibility' of the diversity directorof PSGA is to make sure that all diversity is equally represented on campus. The d i v e r s i t y of the UWP a r k s i d e c a m p u s includes but is not limited to race, gender, sexual o r i e n t a t i o n and religion. It is also the duty of the diversity other student UW-Parkside with Sarah Saad director to go to organizations on the campus and communicate them about being more effectively represented by the PSGA. Saad is 21 and was born in America but has strong familial ties to Egypt, where she and her family vacation every summer to visit her relatives. Saad is majoring in business here at UW-Parkside, mainly concentrating in marketing, and expects to graduate in fall, 2005. She also hopes to acquire a minor in interior design so that she may one day open her own business in which she will market creative arts and interior design. Saad keeps herself very busy with her course load of 18 credits, tutoring students on the piano and viola, and by her participation in many student organizations on the UW-Parkside campus. In addition to being the diversity director of PSGA, Saad has also cofounded and serves as president of the Muslim Student Association (MSA) at UW-Parkside. The UW-Parkside MSA is part of a nationwide organization in which its members must be Muslim to qualify for membership but differs in that you do not have to be Muslim in order to attend the club's meetings. In fact, Saad welcomes all Muslim and non-Muslim students to attend. "Everyone can come to our meetings, give their ideas, and participate in MSA events." The MSA meets Wednesdays at noon in Molinaro 167. The MSA serves as a support group for Muslim students as well as a place for non-Muslim and Muslim students to go and interact with each other. The MSA was brainstormed last year but has lost some support due to the still overwhelming fear a lot of Muslim students have about openlyadmitting they are in fact Muslim. Saad commented that, "There are many Muslims on campus but a lot of them, such as women who have chosen to stop wearing their veils, conceal it in order to shield themselves from hate crimes." Saad is also a member of the Parkside Association of Wargamers (PAW). PAW is an organization dedicated to gaming. Members of PAW participate in role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons, as well as computer games and also have an interest in Anime, which is Japanese artimatioa Saad says what she likes about PAW is tire idea of its diverse members uniting 7 The Ranger News November 6-19, 2004 Good Turnout for Make-a-Difference Day BY HENRY GASKINS More than 130 UW-Parkside students volunteered to help out for Make-a-Difference Day on October 20. There were nine locations in the Racine/Kenosha area, stretching between North Beach in Racine and Bong Recreational Park west of Interstate 94 in Kenosha. Make-a-Difference Day is sponsored nationally by USA Today and the Points of Life Foundation, which is a national volunteer organization. Always the fourth Saturday in October, Make-a-Difference Day has been helping people grow throughout America for years. "This is at least the fifth year that Parkside has done it," said Casey Jones, volunteer and experiential program coordinator at UW-Parkside. "It's a great opportunity to help your community." A lot of students volunteer to gain experience, and it can also further their interest, according to Jones. Tamika Kennedy, a student here at UW-Parkside who volunteered during Make-a- Difference Day, agreed. "I'm volunteering because they needed some help, and it's a fun way to meet people," said Kennedy, "and I did meet wonderful people today. I also learned how to paint today, which is something I've never done before. And I got some muscles, because I was carrying tables. I feel like I put in some work." "One of the most important things after your grades, whether you go to grad school or look for that first job, will be what you did in college," said Jones. "And if you can't say more than 'I went to class everyday' or if you can't point to something that gave you experience, you're going to be in hot water. This is one way to do it and help your community at the same time." Almost 20 student organizations here volunteered to help out at the various locations. Black Student Union will receive a plaque for being the organization that had the most members participate in Make-a-Difference Day. "This is definitely the starting point of volunteering more and more," said Kennedy. Opportunities to volunteer are ongoing. There is a Make-a-Difference Day in the Spring, along with Hunger Clean Up in April. For more information, stop by the Career Center and ask for Casey Jones. 8 The Ranger News November 6-19,2004 Sorry, I Have to Work Tonight BY HEATHER TODD Ok, it's a well known fact that students don't always have the easiest time paying for the education that is so crucial for success. When we were young there was always a certain amount of pressure from adults and peers to pursue a scholarly degree. Since we have all grown, and come of age, we find ourselves doing just that. Here's the catch, school means money, and that may be something, if you're like me, there is not much excess of. So we find ourselves jobs; that wonderful three letter word that means giving up a significant part of your leisure time to endure. Work is work, but sometimes work is an interesting/eerie addition to a variety of stories you will someday be telling your grandchildren. So how do UW-Parkside students make it through these fiscally rough years? Easy, they do anything they can. While interviewing students around campus I genuinely found myself surprised at the variety of positions held by individuals. One of the most frequent responses to my question "Where do you work?" was "a grocery store." Huh. Never would have guessed. The majority of students who gave this response have held their specific positions for years. Some have progressed from bag-boy to cashier, some have taken that leap into management, but all still cany the same weight of bringing fresh produce and necessary goods to us i n a timely manner and at decent prices. Taking these examples to another level I found myself compelled while listening to a paper boy give his heart warming tale. For those of you who believed nobody like this young gentlemen existed, you were wrong. There are still those brave few who dare to rise at the wee NEW DONT DRIVE TO TOWN TO RENT! 300+ CHOICES and growing each month! Rent current movies on DVD Machine is located in the Bazaar One Day *2.00 Two Days *3.00 One Week *4.00 hours of the morning, bringing us our daily dose of information. Perhaps their bikes are no longer the standard mode of transportation, but the hours are grueling and the pay is dismal. My deepest regard goes out to these classic few, they truly endure. How about customer service. Sure, a grocery store is customer service, but not as hands on as, say, a clothing store. How tedious and mind numbing folding the same shirt 23 times must become. Then there are, apparently, the customers who simply have no idea. They are known to wander from rack to rack, table to table, playing the guessing game with their sizes and destroying the glory of the t-shirt tower you had just constructed less than three minutes earlier. The control levels of these employees' tempers must be phenomenal. Another sort of customer service would also fall under the category of "taken for granted." That would be our friendly waitresses or waiters. This form of employment offers fast cash and little constraints. But, is it worth it? How may times can you refill one man's cola? Is it your fault when their eggs come out wrong? Of course it * is. You're the server. Not many students can find the agility and gumption to sacrifice their pride, allowing someone to order them around. These types of positions may be considered fleeting, since it is only a matter of time until you snap, taking those days, weeks, months of aggravation and spewing it at the first available target. Kudos to you if you have been one of those lucky bystanders which have had the pleasure of enjoying such a scene. How about those unemployedstudents?Perhaps your thinking, "There is no money in unemployment." Ah, there most certainly is. Our medical technologies have created wonderful systems of donation to help those who choose not to be confined to a set pattern of the "punch in, punch out" lifestyle. In fact, right here in our very own paper we advertise means of obtaining money simply by allowing a technician to stick a two-inch-long needle into your arm. This process is known as donation of plasma. It might sound glamorous but maintain your excitement for just a moment while you discover the grim truths behind this miracle investment of your time. The needle is only the beginning to a 1lA hour adventure down donation way. They offer entertainment during the entire process, but that usually consists of the new girl four chairs down breaking out in tears at the sight of the technician and needle. Bmises are known to occur and ac ookie is the least of your concerns when you can't focus on the sidewalk as you make your way out of the building. It's been said to be worth the money, but when they pay by weight, which local clinics do, anyone weighing under 190 pounds should look for a more solid form of employment possibilities. Every heard that sex sells? Sure it does. Right here in our very own school you could be paid $12 per hour to show us your goodies and model nude. There is no need to be coy, it's for art, and with that sort of hourly salary I'm surprised more students aren't jumping on the nudist bandwagon. Now, taking a different approach to nude co-eds we may find ourselves exploring the less artistic side of taking it all off. Perhaps not nearly as advertised as the human drawing classes this profession finds its own regulars with no problem. Strippers or live entertainers, as you have seen so blatantly advertised, are known to bring in the kind of cash that it takes to put themselves through those years of undergrad work. The human body lias been an asset for centuries, using it is just taking advantage of the "natural" side of our personalities. All in all we've been able to identify one key element we share - the need for money. We were all wired with different abilities and that's great because I don't feel the need to fight over a cashier position at Sam's Club. Keep up the good work students. It will all be over soon enough and then you get to start that wonderful journey into the real world. Hope it's a good one. Sponsored by Student Center 9 The Ranger News November 6-19, 2004 College Life - First Year Experiences BY: AMBER TAYLOR Freshman year of college is a time filled with anticipation, some anxiety and wonderful discoveries. Along with these feelings come curious questions: Will I be able to make friends? Will I be able to keep up with college courses? The first year of college not only answers these questions, but also teaches people more about themselves. The one major change incoming freshman notice is that college is a lot diffe rent from high school. The workload dramatically changes (more heavy and intense), endless study nights go into the wee hours of the morning, and some become more independent by living away from home. Dave Myslinski, a freshman from Sturtevant, Wis., states, "As a freshman, you have to make the transition from high school to college, which can be hard unless you're willing to try and put forth a strong effort to study and go to class. There are a lot of temptations that you can fall victim to, mam more than I thought. It is important that you keep up on your studies and the readings." The first year of college can be very overwhelming, but the time will fly by faster than you know. In the end, you will meet new people from all over the world, have a better understand of the "real" world, and most importantly understand more about yourself. Even if the first year, or even first semester does not go as planned, do not give up. College is one of tire best times of your life ... do not give up on your dreams - reach for the stars! of three sisters who can telekinetically manipulate paper. It was one of those "had to be there" kind of things. Among other features were Served, which is a futuristic drama in which certain humans have augmented bodies called "alters;" and Robin Witchhunter, a serial program that deals with a blond female witch living in Japan who works with a secret organization to help stop witch-on-witch crime. Again, probably had to be there. Nonetheless, there were a wide variety of programs, all of them thought-provoking as well as tummy-tickling and full of sexual innuendo. The adult themes tend to be thorough-going in anime. "Pokemoiv PAW member Rachel Larson said with a mischievous grin, "does stand for pocket monsters, afterall." As Hoffmann's efforts in securing temporary licensing rights resulted in free-reign over not-for-profit screenings from Bandai. the group plans to host another Anime Blitz in the Spring. Students with suggestions or questions can email them to waigamersriuwp. edu. In addition, the group is planning an excursion to the Anime Central Convention 2005 in mid-May: interested students and/or faculty should contact PAW presi dent "Sexy" Ramon Jaimcz at the group's email address ASAP, as the group rates won't last for long PAW Leads Anime Blitz: Why Don't More Students Go to These Things? By Nicholas Michael Ravnikar Student organization Parkside Action Wargamers hosted an entertaining selfstyled "Anime Blitz" on October 20th, 2004. It was a shame that more students didn't show, as member Resee Hoffmann did some extensive legwork to get the rights for PAW to show the anime. contacting a slew of representatives from AD V Films, Manga, Geneon-Pioneer and Tengimoto~some of the top producers and distributors of Japanese animation. Some Parkside students may be familiar with Cartoon Network's increasingly popular Adult Swim, which features anime, as well as the popular Digimon, Pokemon, Dragonball Z, or even Sailor Moon. "Cartoon network has helped give anime a pretty substantial boost in American culture," Hoffmann said, adding "Although some viewers take issue with the editing liberties that they 've taken with Adult Swim." For most of this generation of college students, however, cartoon imports go back a lot farther. Thundercats, Ybltron or Speed Racer? All of them from the land of the rising sun. Kyle Starr, another PAW member, has been a fan of Japanese animation since he was 10 years old. "Anime offers a wide spectrum, from the purely comical to the deeply philosophical. When you've seen one U.S. cartoon, you've pretty much seen them all. Japanese animation tends to be a lot more challenging. People who are new to the genre should probably brace themselves for mature viewing if they're going to watch an original version." This was certainly true of the episode of Read or Die that was shown. 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This is determined by the profit that they make over the year up to a maximum of $60,000. Last year Aramark gave $60,000 back to the Union. The maximum will be cut in half this year due to the feet that an emp loyee of Aramark will be working on a sales oriented campaign to try to promote using the Union for functions that will bring in revenue by outside groups. The goal of this, according to Casey, is to bring more events to the Union thereby increasing campus awareness and providing Union dollars. The Union and Aramark encourage student and faculty involvement. When asked if students had a part in the decisions of food selection and dining choices that are made by Aramark at UW-Parkside, Bennett said, "It is important that students are involved." When the original contract with Aramark was instituted the Union tried to get as much student and faculty involvement as possible. This was done by setting up a committee, and having open meetings and listening sessions to get as much input as was possible. The Dining Service Committee, headed by Casey, also tries to meet two times per semester to discuss students and faculty's current ideas and issues with the food sendee. These meetings are open to anyone who would like to attend. There has not been a meeting yet but Casey hopes to have one in November. When the meeting is scheduled he will e-mail all of the student organizations to inform them of when and where. Why doesn't UW-Parksi.de have a self-operated food service system in place? "I can tell you it would be more expensive," was Casey's reply. This was an option that was looked into when Sodexho left the university. The reason for the additional expense would be that unlike Aramark and other national, companies UW-Parkside would have to purchase the food locally instead of having fee ability to shop around nationally. For this same reason there would be far less choices of food on a daily basis. Is there a monopoly on the UWParkside campus? Without a doubt. The real question is can there be a feasible food system on campus without it being a monopoly? The answer to this is that it probably cannot exist without inflating prices to an even higher cost than they are today. Although Aramark is not perfect, corporations like it may be the only chance that UW-Parkside has for an acceptable food system. *Pub* * An Irish Pub... With A Roc k N Roll A ttitude Parkside's favorite Pub for over 6 years Racine & Kenosha's ONLY True Irish Pub Corner of Meachem Road & Taylor Avenue in Racine Minutes Away from UW-Parkside! 554-9695 OVER 50 rish/Scottish Beers & Spirits Every day Featuring music from bands across the globe including Ireland. 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Making the conference tournament will be a little tougher this year because the field has been reduced from eight to six teams. Divisions within the league will no longer exist. Roethig said, "The good thing about our conference is that it is very competitive. From one week to the next, you don't know who is going to win or lose. Even if a team wins every other game there's still a chance to advance." Coach Roethig is a native of Wauwatosa, Wis., where she attended Milwaukee Pius XI High School and led the Lady Popes to four conference championships and four state titles. She was an all-conference selection in her senior season. Did Roethig ever think that she would be coaching a team so close to her hometown? "I never thought so, but I hoped that I would after graduate school." The team played its first 17 matches of this season on the road with a less than .500 record, but according Roethig, "We are still in shape to make it into the regional tournament. We have a lot of conference games left to play and some regional ones as well." The team played six top 25 teams in the pre-season, which is great experience. It should help them in conference games. The Ranger News asked Roethig how her new recruits are performing and adjusting to the team and she replied, "They're fitting in well. We don't have any freshman starters in the line-up. It takes time to learn the system and the game and to get into shape. All of the freshman are developing at an appropriate rate, which is the rate that a normal freshman would." According to Roethig, these players have an excellent attitude and are hard workers in practice as well as on the court. When asked what she might have learned from coaching last year, Roethig smiled and said, "This year has been more of a learning experience for me! Actually, I would say that one should not be afraid to set their expectations too high." As for the single most important attribute that she feels her players can The women's volleyball team celebrates after scoring a point. have on and off the court, Roethig said, "To know how to manage conflicts, handle stress, and to have a balanced social/family life." Will the team be able to fill the void of losing two second team All- Conference selections from last season? "We're looking to senior, Kandi Bauer to help us. She can be of assistance to us at any position. Sophomore, Ashley Vycital, has helped us offensively, too," said Roethig. In addition, as for two other seniors, Brooke Strickland and Noelle Swartz, "They are contributing a lot again, as they have in past seasons. Brooke is a woikhorse. We're hoping that she is an All-Conference selection this season. Noelle is our offensive and defensive leader. She has great leadership skills," said Roethig. As for Assistant Coach Rob Wolter, Roethig said that, "He runs drills and does a lot of camera work and does our statistics. I trust Rob in the event that I can't make it to a practice or something to work with the players as if I were there and the team wouldn't miss a beat." Roethig and Wolter knew each other at Mankato State University, where they both played volleyball. It's a good thing that Roethig has some faith in Wolter, as there are wedding bells in their future. Congratulations, Nichole and Rob! Sports Coach Roethig Enters Second Season With Volleyball Team Student-Athletes Expose the Experience BY RUSSELL HARRIS Sports Editor Freshman psychology major, Sotiya Sahagian, was determined in forming women's rugby team here at UW-Paikside. Well, she has succeeded. You might have seen her hanging posters in the hallways. Assistant Coach/player, Todd Streeter, of the men's rugby team, also contributed some posters and showed his support of the team. When Sahagian got phone calls from perspective players, she asked them to spread the word. So far this has worked as the team has 15 players. The team is hoping to attract around 25 players, which is an additional 10 by the time the spring season begins. "We need to make sure that the players are committed to going to practices and we are still looking for a head coach. I am hoping that everyone who has signed up will show for practices because once we get enough people we'll be picking player positions. The ones who make the practices will get the playing time. It doesn't matter if they have seniority or not," said Sahagian. The competition will include teams from the Milwaukee, Wis. area, and there are at least five waiting to compete with the UW-Parkside squad. There will be a small fee, which helps the team reserve a practice field. Any lady here who is interested in playing should try out, no matter if you have experience in the game or not. When asked if the ladies will play under the same rules as the men do, Sahagian said, "Yes, the same rules apply. This is known for being a gentlemen's sport or in our case, a ladies!" As for when practices will start, Sahagian said, "I am hoping to start training in the winter, things like running on the track and hitting the weight room while it's cold outside. In high school, we played for three hours outside in the snow. But we won't be doing that here. Don't worry." Sahagian was given the opportunity to voice herself to the prospective female players on campus, and added, "This i$ a great sport. It is a good way to stay in shape and to let out some aggression. Tliis is not just a sport where you take hits and push each other around. The physical content of the sport is fulfilling. I hope to hear from some of you in the future." Sahagian can be reached at extension 3189 il anyone has any fu rther questions. 12 The Ranger News November 6-19, 2004 Student-Athletes Expose the Experience . Sports Shots BY RUSSELL HARRIS Sports Editor The Ranger News asked some student-athletes here at UWParkside to share their thoughts of what the student-athlete experience is like for them. Here is what some of them said: Noelle Swartz, a senior outside hitter on the women's volleyball team, and native of Canton, Mich., said, "In a word, it's hard! With classes, practices, studies, and games there is not too much time for anything else. Some of us find part-time jobs to fill up the tiny time slots left. Roadtrips make for great memories and bonding experiences, but are mostly spent trying to study on buses while dealing with the highs and lows of playing college athletics under constant pressure. It is worth it though. The great friendships and experience that come with playing sports and being on a team is more rewarding than any others I've had. The key to being a student-athlete is to use your time YOUR AD COULD BE HERE Advertise with The Ranger News! Contact: Avi Grewal (Ad Manager) uwp_ads@yahoo.com wisely." As for her thoughts on the success of this year's team go, Swartz added, "As much as I would love to make the team goal to win every game this season, I have realized that no matter how successful a team is, it is nothing without passion for the game. A group of people all playing a sport is not a team until they have heart. My goal for this season is to go out every game and to play with intense passion and heart, which is something that is inside each and every athlete on the court." Sher Yang, a junior midfielder on the men's soccer team who hales from Robbinsdale, Minn., said, "Being a student-athlete is very time consuming. There are many commitments and sacrifices a studentathlete must make for his or her team. Friends, family, personal time, and jobs must be arranged around your sport, not to mention the schoolwork that has to be completed for classes. It is rewarding though, being able to meet with all of your teammates, building a bond with them, and working together to achieve team goals." Brian Cartledge, a senior defender on the men's soccer team and native of Greenfield, Wis. said, "It tends to be demanding to try to juggle academics, athletics, and the rest of your life, especially during the season when there are long road trips and multiple games on the weekends. It develops a good discipline of time management and leads to having a very structured life. It has advantages and disadvantages. One advantage is living an efficient, productive life. A disadvantage is the repetition of waking-up, going to class, going to practice, studying and then doing it all over again. This schedule is no more demanding than the other students who juggle academics with their family/social lives are. Our paycheck is having the opportunity to play in games on the weekends. This is more rewarding with support from the student body and we are grateful for the support." Women's Volleyball Team Spikes Kentucky Wesleyan The Lady Rangers beat the Panthers in three straight games in a GLVC match up at Owensboro, Kentucky. Leading the way for UW-Parkside was Brooke Strickland, senior middle hitter, with 23 total attacks and Stephanie Dyson, junior defensive specialist, with 13 digs. According to Head Coach, Nichole Roethig, "We are at a point in our season where every member of our team has been given an opportunity to show what she can bring to our program. I hope that these opportunities will bring forth both team and individual success. We head into the second half of the season as the underdogs who are fighting our way to the conference tournament. As long as we never stop fighting, I won't be disappointed, no matter what the outcome is." Roethig said, "The players have been playing so hard, despite injuries, illnesses, and personal conflicts." UW-Parkside Women's Basketball Season I Men's Soccer Team Tunes Schedule Home game's in bold/denotes GLVC game* Women's Basketball Office (262) 595.3345 Date Opponent/Location Nov. 5 at Philadelphia at Disney Classic Nov. 6-7 at Disney Classic Nov. l ] at UW-Milwaukee (Exhibition) Nov.--16 Olivet Nazarene Nov. 19 Winona State Nov. 22 Grand Valley State Nov. 26 at Quincy* Nov. 28 at Missouri-St. Louis* Dec. 2 Kentucky Wesleyan* Dec. 4 Bellarmine* Dec. 9 at Indianapolis* Dec. 11 at Saint Joseph's Dec. 14 at UW-Green Bay Dec. 20 Northwood Dec. 28 at Michigan Tech Dec. 30 at Lake Superior State Jan. 6 at Lewis* Jan. 8 at SlU-Edwarsville* Jan. 13 Missouri-St. Louis* Jan. 15 Southern Indiana* Jan. 20 at Bellarmine* Jan. 22 at Northern Kentucky* Jan. 27 Saint Joseph's* Feb. 3 SlU-Edwardsville* Feb. 5 Quincy* Feb. 10 at Southern Indiana* Feb. 12 at Kentucky Wesleyan* Feb. 17 Northern Kentucky* Feb. 19 Indianapolis* Feb. 26 Lewis* Time 5 p.m. t.b.a. 7 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 5:15 p.m. 1 p .m. 5:30 p.m. 1 p .m. 4:30 p.m. 1 p .m. 7 p.m. t.b.a. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 1 p .m. 5:30 p.m. 1 p .m. 4:30 p.m. Noon 5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 1 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 1 p .m. 5:30 p.m. 1 p .m. 1 p .m. up One Last Time Prior to GLVC Tournament On October 24, on a sunny, mild day at Wood Road Field, the UWParkside Men's Soccer Team (13-2-2) played its last game before it heads to the GLVC Tournament. They beat Cardinal Stritch4-0. Junior forward, Alen Osmanovic, scored the first goal 18:34 into the game for a 1-0 lead. The score was set up by junior midfielder/defender, Ethan Richter, who dribbled down field and passed the ball to Osmanovic who then headed the ball into the back of the net. Joe Hnath scored the second goal off an assist by freshman forward, Andre Francois, and sophomore midfielder, - Bill Haga, at 20:54 to increase the lead. Senior defender, Riley Mewes, scored the third goal for the Rangers on a penalty kick at the 30:08 mark while sophomore forward, Issam Ismaili, scored on an unassisted goal in the second half. Freshman goalkeeper, Victor Perez, played for 64 minutes and sophomore goalkeeper, Mickey Joy, who is back from an injury, played the final 26 minutes in helping to preserve the shutout. The Rangers out shot Cardinal Stritch six to one. 13 The Ranger News November 6-19, 2004 Knight Has Lady Rangers Primed To Go BY RUSSELL HARRIS Sports Editor Head Coach, Jenny Knight, is returning for her third season as the head coach for the women's basketball team. Knight served as an assistant coach during the 2001-02 season. She had a wonderful career as a player as she played for the University of Louisville. She started at point guard for the Cardinals for three years and paced the team in assists. Knight ranks second in school history in career assists and is among the Conference USA leaders in career assists. She also led the team in steals and in free throw percentage for two seasons. Knight was Louisville's Player of the Year for two seasons and led the team to three NCAA Division I tournament appearances. She is a Kenosha native and attended St. Joesph's High School where she helped lead the Lancers to three state tournament appearances. Knight was an all-conference player all four years there and was an all-state selection for her junior and senior seasons. When it comes to academics, Knight has definitely been a positive influence on her players. Her players have over a 3.0 GPA since she has been at the reigns. In the spring semester of 2004, Knight's team accumulated the highest GPA among all athletic teams here at UW-Parkside. "We want them to be successful players on the court, but we definitely stress academics and have a couple of different programs. Things like study halls, both home and on the road, and we give the players academic planners to assist them. But definitely, their classes and academics come first," said Knight. Her team went 15-12 last season. It was the best record that the women's basketball team has ever had at UWParkside. The Lady Rangers finished 12-8 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) and this marked the first time the team has had a winning record in the circuit. A couple of their season's highlights include wins over 2004 NCAA Division II tournament qualifiers, the Indianapolis Greyhounds and the Northern Kentucky Norse. UW-Parkside earned its second consecutive GLVC postseason bid under Coach Knight. When asked if the team felt any pressure now to succeed coming off a very successful season, Knight replied, "I don't know if it's necessarily pressure, but we do look forward to bringing this team to the next level. Last season is a good stepping stone, but we have goals to become even better. Now the players know what success feels like. I wouldn't call it pressure. We are expecting more." The team's goals include becoming one of the top teams in the GLVC. A long term goals is to be one of top three or four teams in GLVC and if this is accomplished, the team has a good chance at an NCAA bid. "We have a lot experience with six seniors returning and some good young talent. Our goals are obtainable, but it won't be easy. We will continue to have high expectations for ourselves, which is something that I don't know if we've had in the past, as this group of players has the chance to set the tone for the future of this program," said Knight. The team has four new players this season. Those players are Kim Murphy, Ali Fairchild, Mackenzie Heise and Nicole Watzlawick. "I think that all four of these players will be contributors this on our team or wouldn't be here. The guards, Kim Murphy and Mackenzie Heise, bring athleticism and scoring ability to the Lady Rangers attack. Kim is a point guard and we lost that position last year. She will have to learn quickly. Every once and awhile, early on, she will be placed in the fire. There is a huge difference between high school and college basketball," said Knight. The team has some size in its front court The probable starting five for this squad include senior First Team-All Conference selection, Sammy Kromm, center, Jennifer Braier, senior guard, Carrie Sheavy, junior point guard, Carrie Weir, senior guard/forward, with the fifth spot up in the air. Competing for the fifth spot Brenda Homar, junior guard/forward, and Jenny Luckett, senior forward. The Lady Rangers will try to push the ball up floor and play an uptempo style of basketball and will playaggressive on defense. They will try to show different looks defensively and keep the opponent off balance while they (the opponent) have possession. Knight believes that playing good defense will help the team to win games. Offensively, there are some players who can shoot the jump shot effectively, which includes a threepoint threat or two. Otherwise, look for senior center, Sammy Kromm, to get the ball in the post and go to work. Did Knight ever expect to be a head coach so close to home? "No, I really didn't. I just got lucky and took advantage of the situatioa I love being in Kenosha and here at UWParkside with all of the support that we have on campus," exclaimed Knight. Knight is one of nine children. Also, the local community in the Kenosha area is giving her a lot of support and it is helping to build the fan base. Coach Knight acquired her interest in the game of basketball as her father coached girls and boys basketball. In addition, her eight brothers and sisters all played high school basketball and college basketball. She grew up with it and it was everywhere. The Ranger News inquired about what the assistant coaches on this team mean to herself and the team. The two assistant coaches are Jamie Nebel and Sheila Roux. "They're both a crucial part of the success that we have or don't have. They have a lot of responsibility for teaching on and off of the court. Coach Roux plays a big role in the recruiting process. Each must lead our kids in the right direction on and off the court. The recruiting process is very intense," said Knight. All three coaches have a say in which players are ultimately signed by the program. They have a composite fist and Knight sends the assistants out to see various players. Knight has to feel comfortable and make the ultimate coach on the player, but her assistants have a big role in helping her. "It's one of the toughest aspects of coaching," Jenny Knight, Head Coach of UWP's Women's Basketball team said Knight. Some of the top teams that the Lady Rangers will face in action include the Bellarmine Knights, picked No. 1 in the pre-season poll, the Indianapolis Greyhounds, the Northern Kentucky Norse, who were nationally ranked team last season (UW-Parkside beat Norse last year), the SIUEdwardsville Cougars and the Quincy Lady Hawks. As for learning from past experiences in coaching. Knight said, "I am constantly learning. I'm never satisfied. I am constantly trying to be the best I can be for my studentathletes. I watch game tape or film from other coaches to try to become better. I attend basketball clinics to learn from my superiors. The game is constantly changing. I feel that if you stop learning, it might be time for you to get out of the game. You need to constantly be on top off it," said Knight. 14 The Ranger News November 6-19,2004 Ismaili Gets Taste of America Student-Athlete talks about transition to USA and more... BY RUSSELL HARRIS Sports Editor Issam Ismaili is a native of Morocco, which is in Northern Africa. He is also a sophomore forward (No. 25) on the men's soccer team here at UW-Parkside. Ismaili came to America seeking a good education and the opportunity to earn well-respected degrees that will give him the best chance of success in his future. He is majoring in molecular biology/ bioinformatics and plans to attend medical school after he completes his undeigraduate studies. "I am not sure where I will spend the first few years after I leave UW-Paikside, but I plan to move back to Morocco for good. That is where my life is going to be. I also moved to the America for a chance to manage time between education and sports as it is nearly impossible to do elsewhere, especially back home. I have come to figure that it is difficult to accomplish in America also," said Ismaili. The Ranger News asked Ismaili what he thought the toughest transition was in coming to the America, to which he said, "Nothing was easy in making the transition to America. Everything seemed very different to me when I first arrived." He is confident in his English and had good grades throughout high school and in language centers that he attended. "When I first amved, I couldn't understand anyone, thus I could not respond. I've learned a lot about patience since moving here," he continued. Our conversation turned to athletics when Ismaili wasa sked at what age he developed his interest in the game that he loves. Ismaili said, "What age? Honestly, I do not remember. I've been playing soccer since I can remember." Ismaili comes from a large family and has older brothers who play the game as well. "All my brothers loved and played soccer. I would have to say that my brothers have always encouraged me, and soccer is the most popular sport in Morocco. I have always enjoyed the game," said Ismaili. He says that his parents could care less about soccer. Ismaili is an excellent player. He spent one semester at Winona State before transferring to UW-Parkside*. He had to learn the American game and by the end of the 2003 season, was comi ng on strong as a technically clean player. He has a wide variety of moves and can beat people one-on-one. He is said to have a strong shot When asked about the differences between soccer here and in Morocco, Ismaili said, "The game here is different. There are a lot of statistics and committees that people care about and differing strategies. It is much different. I would call this 'American Soccer.'" As for any advantages he might have being from a foreign country as they relate to being a student-athlete, Ismaili said, "Just leaving home coming —— ismaili dribbles past an opponent in a game at Wood Road Field. here and making the adjustments to a new society and everything around me, made me a stronger and more confident person." Ismaili thinks that as he lives here he learns new things every day. Things that Americans take for granted. "The biggest advantage is the mixture of what I already know and what I am learning. It is a big experience," said Ismaili. Ismaili said that his favorite thing about America is its natural beauty. Making new friends has not been difficult for Ismaili, but it has been different. "People think differently here and relationships are based on different aspects. It is a warm environment here at UW-Parkside. People are nice and pleasant. I appreciate every little tiling from everybody. Sometimes a smile from someone makes my day," said Ismaili. Next time you see Ismaili, give him one of your best UW-Parkside smiles and take time to say hello. "I would like to specifically thank my professors who have beenv ery understanding," Ismaili concluded. Women's Cross-Country Team Wins GVLC With Michelle Boldon leading the way, the women's cross-country team won the GLVC Tournament at HighLand Heights, Kentucky. The Lady Rangere have not been ranked in the United States Track Coaches Association poll this season outran the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles. The Screaming Eagles were ranked in the top 25 all season. UW-Parkside had 47 points in helping win their fourth conference title in just five years. Southern Indiana had 60 points while the Bellarmine Knights accumulated 65. Boldon ran the 6-kilometer course m 22:24. Other top finishers in the team's effort were UW-Parkside junior Tiff Belongia, who finished eighth with a time of 23:18. Emily Johnson, junior, was 10th at 23:23. The Lady Rangers had two other runners finish in the top 14 including freshman, Heidi Andersoa Anderson finished 13th. Jill Winkler, a sophomore, took 14th with a time of 23:36. Congratulations on another spectacular season! Men's Track Team Finishes Third in GLVC The UW-Parkside Men's Track and Cross-Country Team scored 76 points in earning a third place finish in the GVLC championships. The Lewis University Flyers won the tournament with 55 points and the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles took second with 57 points. Leading the way for the Rangers was Cal Kromm, junior, with an overall time of 25:58, which was good for third place. Teammate, Jason Macousek, junior, was ninth at 26:28. Paul Gutmann was 10th at 26:30. Well done, guys! Men's Soccer Team Plays to Scoreless Tie at Indianapolis The Rangers played to a scoreless tie in a GLVC match up against the Indianapolis Greyhounds at Indianapolis on October 23. This game assured the Rangers of the number two seed in the GLVC Tournament November 5 The top two seeds get a first round bye. 15 The Ranger News November 6-19, 2004 Ask Dave BY RUSSELL HARRIS Sports Editor The Ranger News met recently with UlV-Parkside Athletic Director, Dave Williams, for his thoughts on upcoming activities and events in collegiate athletics on campus. Here is what Dave had to say: Q: Why is the UW-Parkside Men's Basketball Team's game against the Wisconsin Badgers on November 9 such an important event for this university and how is it that a Division II school can play a Division I school? A: "The game is an exhibition game, which means that it does not count in either teams regular season standings. Division II programs and I have a limit to how many games they can play during the regular season. Division I plays 29 games. Division II plays 27 games, and every different level has different exemptions for playing these different kind of games and that's why people can play more of these types of games. This is a tune up game for these teams and the reason that this has never happened before and is happening now is because of a new rule in Division I. The Division I rule used to be that you could play against all different types of amateur teams. You used to see all of the big time programs play against groups sponsored by the shoe companies. There was team Nike, team Adidas, team Reebok, and all the different AU teams. What was happening was that some of the Division I schools who don't run things up front were paying some of these teams big money to come and play against them in exchange for help with recruits. So it was becoming a shady kind of game. So the Wisconsin Badger's Head Coach, Bo Ryan, who also coached at UW-Plattevillc and at UW-Milwaukee, decided that he would try to put an end to it. He made a proposal nationally to pass a rule that the only teams Division I schools could play were NCAA sanctioned teams. The amount of money that we're talking is staggering when the Badgers are playing a non-conference game. For example, you could play a home and home game where the teams play each other at each other's field houses. The expenses equal out, each team gets to have a gate, the travel was equal, and both keep the money from concessions from their gate. The other type of game is a guarantee game in which the Wisconsin Badgers will say that they won't return to play UW-Parkside, but instead will offer the Rangers money to come and play at Madison. For a regular season game, it can approach anywhere between $30,000 and $50,000, but I can assure you that UW-Parkside is not going to get anything near that! Q: Why are we now seeing Division I school's like the Badgers play against Division II schools and so on in exhibition games? A: "Bo Ryan, being a Wisconsin guy forever, used to be an assistant coach at UW-Madison, the head coach at UW-Platteville and UW-Milwaukee, and now of course is head coach at UW-Madison. One of his ways of giving something back to all the Wisconsin system schools is playing this game. He is playing UW-Platteville and us this year. Why us? Bo used to be the head coach at UW-Platteville and he wants to bring those people back, and he is playing us because he and our men's head basketball coach, Luke Reigel, are good friends. Luke played for Coach Ryan coached alongside him as well. He also coached Coach Ryan's sons the game of basketball at Platteville high school. Also, because we're the Division II school in the state and UWPlatteville is a Division III school. I mean, they need to get to be challenged as they too are preparing for the season. While some Division III schools are very good. Coach Ryan decided to play us first. He thinks that we would give him a better game at this point and time." Q: What do you think of Coach Ryan's changing this system so that different divisions can compete against each other? A: "The rule change that Coach Ryan made is a great thing for the Division II schools. It gives us a chance to get up on the main stage and it helps our budget. It gives our kids the opportunity to compete against a team that will most likely finish the season a Top-10 team in the nation and who are ranked at No. 3 in the Big-Ten Conference." Q: How and why is this good for the state and for UW-Parkside? A: "A lot of the problems that UW-Parkside has concerns name recognition. People are not sure sometimes because we are not named after a city like most of the state schools. This is overall advertising that you can't buy. We'll be on the Bottom Line on ESPN and ever,' paper in the country. We're the first game that Bo Ryan's doing this for. This is a great opportunity." Sports Shots continued Wagner Gets Offensive in Win over Southern Indiana Dusty Wagner, a senior forward on the men's soccer team, scored two goals, which were his seventh and eighth of the season, to help lead the Rangers past GLVC opponent Southern Indiana, 4-0, at Wood Road Field. Riley Mewes, a senior defender, scored once on a penalty shot and Joe Hnath added a score for the Rangers. This shutout reduced UW-Parkside's goals-against average to an amazing 0.49. Grifhtts Leads Women's Soccer Team over Screaming Eagles Lindsey Griffitts, a senior midfielder, scored twice while Tamara Buntrock, freshman midfielder, scored one goal in the Lady Rangers defeat of the Screaming Eagles 3-0 at Wood Road Field. UW-Parkside dominated in the shots-on-goal statistics with 13 compared to just one for Southern Indiana. On a side note, their game versus the Indianapolis Greyhounds on October 23 was cancelled due to bad weather and poor field conditions. It was rescheduled for Monday, October 25, at Rensselaer, Indiana. No Place Like Home for Lady Rangers The Lady Rangers completed their third straight unbeaten season in a row at Wood Road Field this year in soccer. The team went 10-0 on their home turf. Future of UW-Parkside Rugby Team Finishes Up Season BY RUSSELL HARRIS Sports Editor In their last match of the season, the UW-Parkside Rugby Team went on the road to play the Milwaukee Harlequins. The match did not count for too much in the overall scheme of the Rangers" season, so the starting lineup consisted of nearly all rookies. The Rangers lost 40-17, but the score did not indicate how close the Rangers were to scoring many times. Rookies Dane Popovski, Ken Knapp, Mark Rosenow, Kevin Rock, Ryan Peck, Alex Heijnen, Elliot Hinojosa, Tony Kardelis, and Tim Palecek all saw lots of playing time while John Hubbard, Will Traber, Tal Goldwater, Matt Hallo, Matt Hasenbush, Andy Stein, and Kevin Schanke all provided some \ eteran leadership. The team finished 1-3 in league play and 0-2 in men's club matches. "With over half of the team being completely new this season, this was definitely a season to build on. Next spring, we will play tougher competition to get the players prepared for the 05 season," said Assistant Coach and player Todd Streeter. We resume practices for the spring 05 season in late January on Sunday nights over at the SAC," said Streeter.. Nice job this season, Rangers. UWParkside looks forward to seeing you back in action next seasoa 16 The Ranger News November 6-19,2004 Entertainment The Will and Courage in Wilco NOTHING 'SEVERGONNASTANDINTH EIR WA Y(A GAIN)!!! BY AARON WENSEL Wilco finds itself in the mist of a successful tour behind their follow-up album entitled "A Ghost Is Born," to their critically acclaimed and corporately shunned masterpiece, "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot." After leaving Reprise Records, who wanted to scrap their album, they signed with Nonesuch, giving them creative control and freedom. Jim O Rourke (Sonic Youth) produced the new album, allowing Wilco to experiment with the sound even more than before. When I saw them play at the Eagles Club back in August, they were cohesive. That was definitely one of the best shows I saw this year; I highly recommend checking them out live. The band finds itself in fine form, after Tweedy kicked the painkillers he had been using to deal with the pain of the horrible migraine headaches, suffered since he was a kid. Wilco wrote a song "Just A Kid" for the "Spongebob Squarepants" movie that hits theatres November 19. They will also be releasing the "The Wilco Book," four days prior, which will include 12 previously unreleased tracks, ranging from out-takes to demos. This release should shed some more light on Wilco's brilliant music-making process. Never shy allowing outsiders to see what goes on within the studio, they allowed their previous album, "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot" to be documented, including the firing of lead guitarist Jay Bennet and the fighting with Reprise records over releasing the record. Greg Kot, a leading Chicago music critic, also wrote an insightful biography, "Learning How to Die," on the band early this year. Wilco is OIK of those groups that prides themselves on being musicians, staying one of the most experimental bands out there, (right along with Radiohead,) and who knows what direction they'll take next. Concert Schedule 11/05 Bad Religion - The Rave Le Tigre - Vic Theatre 11/07 Good Charlotte/Sum 41 - The Rave Matthew Sweet - Vic Theatre 11/12 Avril Lavigne - Bradley Center Marilyn Manson - The Rave Ryan Adams - Riviera 11/08 Green Day - UIC Pavillion 11/13 Pixies -Aragon Ballroom Mest - Metro The Roots - Rave 11/09 Pixies - Milwaukee Theatre Green Day - U.S Cellular Arena Marilyn Manson - Riviera Theatre 11/14 Pixies - Aragon Ballroom Local H - House Of Blues 11/10 Jordan Knight - Shank Hall Del Tha Funky Homosapien - House Of Blues 11/15 Lewis Black - Potowatomi 11/16 Everclear - HOB Question of the Issue Do you feel there is a topic that both presidential candidates did not cover thoroughly or even touch upon at all? Randall Lessnam Freshman 53 Undeclared "I listened to two of the three debates and I think the biggest problem was neither candidate seemed to really address the true issues. It seemed like they spent an awful lot of time just focusing on what the other one [candidate] was or wasn't doing. I don't think either of them did a good job really addressing the issues, especially in the debates." Nicole Eeg Freshman 19 Undeclared "I think they covered everything pretty well. I guess Bush is "iffy" about a lot of stuff but I think in the debates they both covered a lot of issues. -i Melissa Raasch Freshman 18 English "I wish they would talk more about stem cell research, because that's a very important issue for me and talk more about the domestic level because we need to have inner strength in the country as well as going out there and promoting strength over in Iraq. I think more domestic issues should have been covered" Pasia Lee Junior 21 Nursing "I don't really like either candidate, actually, but if I had to choose I would pick John Kerry. I think Kerry will win the election because his debate, compared to Bush's, was very confident and straight on. You could tell Bush didn't know what to say and that he had to make some stuff up because he was nervous. Bush had to find ways to back himself up but Kerry seemed like he has plans and he let everyone know what he is planning to do so people know ahead of time what he wants to accomplish. So that's what I like about Kerry. It should be one crazy election! Patrick Braun Sophomore 19 Pharmacy "I think they just covered the war way too much. I think it's about a lot more than just that." Interviews by Natalie Stollenwerk 17 The Ranger News November 6-19, 2004 My Fair Lady: Damn Good Musical BY: NICHOLAS MICHAEL RAVNIKAR On the evening of Friday, October 22, 2004, a pleasant English accent asked a packed house in the Communication Arts Theater to turn off its cellular phones, pagers and young children before parting the curtains to reveal My Fair Lady. When the accent's demands were met, what proceeded was an hilarious and entertaining musical horserace through turn-of the 20th Century England that unearthed a political economy of language-dialects and acculturation, as well an exploration of the general themes of isolation and partnership. Directed by UW Parkside professor Jamie Cheatham, the musical followed the story of ragamuffin-qua-aristocrat Eliza Doolittle (played by Julie Sturycz) and her tutelage under the demanding and insensitive professor of languages Henry Higgins (Jim Sampson). The depth that all of the actors gave to their characters on the stage balanced a sense of classical drama, heightening dramatic tension at integral moments, with an overall tone that could be likened to the stylization and caricature of character-in-plot often found in commedia del arte. Not only were Sturycz's Eliza and Sampson's Higgins well-matched in their mastery of respective accents, but their chemistry was at times pleasingly volatile. Rounding out the cast of main characters were Eliza's doting beau Freddy (Brandon Anderson), whose well-played infatuation toyed with the audience's preconceptions about the line between "love at first sight" and obsession. Michael Clickner's quirky elder Doolittle incited chuckles through out the audience as he proceeded to auction off his daughter to Higgins at "five pounds- -no more, no less!" then proceeding to get drunk off his winnings-only to wind up the foremost authority on the American ethics lecture circuit. Mike Shelby's Colonel Pickering gave balance and perspective to the fomenting Eliza-Higgins dichotomy, playing up the officer-bachelor's perceptive absent mindedness. On a choreographic level, Brenda Didier did a wonderful job of working with the sizeable cast to be in step—and maintain the continuity of the story line. Many a musical production can fall victim to song-and-dance numbers that sorely stand out against the backdrop of the plot. However, Parkside's My Fair Lady came out a winning model of focused and cohesive musical theatre. One complaint, however negligible, was during a fantasy-sequence in which Eliza fantasizes about gaining retribution against her cruel teacher (and, as students, we're all familiar with that) many audience members noticed a strange blinking light that was projected on stage. An otherwise wonderfully-lit show, these "blinkies" completely distracted from the business and song of the scene. It was not clear, either way, whether this was a planned light effect or merely an occurrence of the dreaded "technical difficulty." In terms of audience, however, a brief diatribe must now ensue: When any of the readers out there happen to attend the performance of a musical, it is important to note that clapping is not a mandatory activity. In fact, it seems downright distracting. As mentioned earlier, the production cast and crew did a wonderful job of creating a seamless dramatic fabric upon which both dialogue and song could dance. This effect is much more powerfully felt if the audience doesn't take it upon themselves to break the fourth wall and acknowledge their own presence. As one theatergoer noted, finishing up a cigarette outside just before the doors opened, however, musicals tend much more to be the "cash cows" of the theater industry, as football is with college sports. Foreign Film Nights Dirty Pretty Things November 10*9 p.m. Okwe is a Nigerian doctor who is living illegally in London and surviving by working two jobs. By day, he is a cab driver. By night, he is behind the counter at a hotel. On those rare occasions when he finds time to sleep, he crashes at the apartment of his friend, Senay. Okwe discovers that the hotel manager, Sneaky, is running a black market organ business. Okwe is forced to make a moral choice when Sneaky makes him a job offer. If Okwe will put his surgical skills to use removing kidneys, Sneaky will provide forged papers for him and Senay so he can return to Nigeria and she can go to New York. Student Foreign Film ~ Series Rana's Wedding November 17 • 9 p.m. Free popcorn & soda sponsored by PIC Rana's father is going to the airport at 4 p.m., and she can either get married or leave the country with him. He supplies her with a list of eligible bachelors who have asked for her hand in marriage. But she is in love with Khaiil. Can she find him, ask him to marry her, find a registrar, get her hair done, gather the relatives and get married—all before 4 o'clock? This could be the description of a Hollywood romantic comedy. And indeed it is a romantic comedy of sorts, as romance and comedy survive in the midst of the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis. The movie takes place on both sides of the armed border separating Jerusalem and Palestinian settlement of Ramallah, and although the comedy occupies the foreground, the background is dominated by checkpoints and armed soldiers, street funerals and little boys throwing rocks, bulldozers tearing down buildings and a general state of siege. Union Cinema • Free Admission • Concessions will be open! Sponsored by the Student Center & Foreign Film Series Pick up a brochure at die Information Center, International Studies, Residence l ife or Student Acttvu.e or visit www.uwp.edu Keyword: Student Center 18 The Ranger News November 6-19, 2004 BY HENRY GASKINS The guy who writes the counterpoint of this column and myself often disagree with who gets to take which side of the argument presented in each "Donkey's Mouth" piece, but I decided to take the harder one this time for two reasons. First, I already agree with the seven out of ten Americans (according to Ralph Nader) who believe medical marijuana would help the chronically ill, and second, I wanted to understand what those crazy, ultra liberal nutjobs have in mind when they suggest the decriminalization and legalization of marijuana. My first step was to talk to one of those nutjobs, who asked to remain anonymous. He said the government had no right to tell him he cannot take advantage of a naturally occurring crop that had been used for thousands of years, and then he pointed out that marijuana has only been illegal since 1937. He went on to tell me some corporations were worried about the hemp industry putting the logging and paper making industry out of business. He said that there was immense pressure to politicians to ban the plant, and the psychoactive properties provided the perfect excuse. I thought about that and dismissed it, mainly because I thought the guy was stoned. My second step was the website for the National Organization to Reform Marijuana Laws. They support the removal of all penalties for the private possession and responsible use of marijuana by adults, including cultivation for personal use, and casual nonprofit transfers of small amounts. The aim is to remove responsible marijuana smokers, who they say are otherwise law abiding citizens, from the criminal justice system. Some justification for this aim comes from spending $10 billion per year in taxpayer money, and from arresting nearly 750,000 people per year - "far more than the total number of arrestees for all violent crimes combined, including murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault." I guess they don't think marijuana smokers belong in prison with murders and rapists. In 1977, President Jimmy Carter said, "Penalties against drug use should not be more damaging to an individual than the use of the drug itself. Nowhere is this more clear than in the laws against the possession of marijuana in private for personal use." And I thought the only reason for people wanting to legalize marijuana was because of its comparison to alcohol and tobacco. You know, the fact that 50,000 people die each year from alcohol poisoning and 400,000 die per year from cigarettes, yet it has never been recorded that anyone overdosed or died from smoking marijuana. According to BY PRESTON BROWN As America slowly creeps toward the decriminalization of marijuana many people are finding themselves asking, "why all the fuss?" Although marijuana is portrayed as the jaywalking of drugs, a closer look reveals some of the more undesirable effects. This year the National Institute of Health, funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, released a study on their website about the adverse affects of smoking marijuana. The study clearly states that, "marijuana smoke contains 50 to 70 percent more carcinogenic hydrocarbons than does tobacco smoke." Carcinogenic hydrocarbons are even fouler for your body than tar, and with the average marijuana smoker holding their hit in twice as long as a tobacco smoker, pound for pound the most "damage per puff' is easily awarded to marijuana Despite common misconception, marijuana is addictive, although only slightly physically, its real addictive principles are in mental addiction, which most users dependent on a given drug will tell you, is the hardest part to get over. The use of this drug Alaska recently voted whether or not to decriminalize marijuana. Here are some arguments for both sides of that issue. also impairs short-term memory, verbal skills, judgment, and it distorts the users perceptions. The frequent use of marijuana has also been well documented to lower the immune system and contribute to major depression amongst many users. The Archives of General Psychiatry, October 2004, reported on a study taken using identical twins where one twin regularly used marijuana and the other didn't, that "The odds of depression, suicidal thoughts and attempted suicide were 1.3 to 3.4 times more likely in the marijuana-using twin compared with the twin who was not a user." Not to say that depression is caused by marijuana, but those whose genetic and social development leave them susceptible to depression will probably find that taking a downer isn't a good idea, and with all the antidepressants advertised on tKaoo Ar, The Lancet, a European medical journal, the smoking of marijuana is not harmful to the health because it is non-toxic, and it would be reasonable to judge marijuana as less of a threat than alcohol or tobacco. But the nutjobs also believe that, like alcohol, the use of marijuana should never be used as an excuse for anything, so driving and operating machinery would be prohibited while stoned. In general, I found that the nutjobs want a legally controlled market for marijuana, where consumers buy marijuana for personal use from a safe legal source. Similar policies exist in parts of Europe like the Netherlands and Switzerland, and according to NORML, they enjoy lower rates of adolescent marijuana use than the U.S. They say it would reduce many of the problems presently associated with the prohibition of marijuana, including the crime, corruption and violence associated with a black market system. Americans are seeking treatment for depression than ever. After the alcohol prohibition laws of the 1920s were turned over, Americans went to the bar where they began a trend, according to a study by Ohio state, that shows Americans drink about twice as much these days as they did in the thirties. No wonder the organization called Alcoholics Anonymous reports over 2 million members alone. That's one organization, 2 million members and one seemingly harmless drug to blame. Proponents for legalization would like to direct attention toward other countries successes with drug related issues, so let's take a look. We can easily rule out an Amsterdam society for Americans because the sheer geographic size of the U.S. makes it impossible to control with districts. In Amsterdam, there are cafe's where people can go do their business and leave, keeping drugs off streets for the most part and away from people who don't want them. It also keeps the drugs cleaner because they are government regulated. However the magnitude of this country makes such regulations impossible, unless we decided to change to a smaller government city/state society where regulations of that sort could be enforced. We would undoubtedly see an increase in automobile related deaths and probably a lower percentage of college graduates. After all, there is a consequence to every action. For the most part, people in favor of legalization will talk about tax breaks and inexpensive clothing, as well as renewable paper resources and oils, but we don't hear about the adverse affects that this drug has on a mass population of consumers who love excess. There is a much darker side to spreading an addictive drug into a massive population then meets the eye. On the bright side though, we would more then likely see a spike in junk food sales. From the Donkey s Mouth" is not Intended to hove a political connotation. The writers each take different sides of a ny particular argument whether they agree or not, and defend their side as best as possible. Suggestions for future arguments are always accepted. Please send ideas or feedback to rnnwrww^nw, The Ranger News November 6-19, 2004 CLASSIFIED ADS (262) 595-2287 B uwp_ads@yahoo.com Classified Ad Rates 30 words for $5.00 and $0.25 for every additional word. 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Soccer Lot. 11:40 p.m. Officers approached a stopped vehicle on the soccer lot. A DOT check revealed several active warrants. Bond was posted. 4-4-04 Now where did I leave that darned car? Tow vehicle. CTH G/CTH A. 8:42 p.m. Officers flagged a vehicle left partially in the roadway. Vehicle was towed. 10-8-04 Not always fire where there's smoke. Fire Alarm. GRNQ 11:30. a.m. Officers were dispatched to GRNQ for an active fire alarm apparently set off by steam from a machine. No signs of smoke/fire. 4-4-04 Um, this is college, not junior high, ok kids? Suspicious circumstance. SAC. 2:37 p.m. A faculty member reported receiving offensive e-mails from a student. 10-9-04 Do you like scary movies? Suspicious circumstance. University Apartments. 2:25 p.m. Officers were dispatched to University Apartments for a report of annoying phone call. 10-9-04 Again, how old are we? Suspicious circumstance. Outer Loop Road. I I :07 p.m. A student reported receiving a threatening note after an argument. 10-11-04 Locked, stocked, and barreling the heU outta here! Agency assist. 12th Place. 1:26 a.m. Kenosha Sheriff's Dept. requested assistance for a possible armed subject driving westbound. 10-11-04 R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Why don't we try it? Disorderly conduct. CART. 11:17 a.m. Officers were requested by a faculty member to remove a disruptive student from a classroom. I love what I'm doing in College. How do I make it a Career? Co-curricular activities and course projects are more than just entertaining; they are valuable to your future. Belonging to clubs, participating in athletics, interning in your desired career held, and engaging in community service activities are just a few ways to explore your interests. 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Citations were issued for Underage Drinking, Disorderly Conduct, and Assaultive Behavior. 10-14-04 Alright, what club has a book sale coming up? Theft of state property. Wood Road. 10:42 a.m. A department notified the Police Department of books missing from an office. 10-14-04 Another case of "liquid courage,"please! Liquor violation. Ranger Hall. 11 p.m. Several citations were issued for underage drinking and obstructing an officer. "" llffe " •***'. Ifii ijt: A I" : 10-17-04 Girl, don't go away mad, girl, just go away! Agency assist. University Apartments. 1:04 p.m. Officers were dispatched to University Apartments for a student wanting to speak to officers about a restraining order. 10-18-04 Was he wearing dungarees and a bad William Shatner mask? Suspicious circumstance. Wood Road. 3:22 p.m. University Police was contacted and a request was made for an officer to go to an office to speak w ith a female who believed she was being followed by a male subject. 10-19-04 Sounds like "Duel" all over again. Traffic violation. CTH G/CTH A. 11:35 a.m. A citation was issued to a driver for passing in a no passing zone. 10-19-04 Livin'on the edge Traffic violation. Outer Loop Road/CTH G. 11:44 a.m. A citation was issued to a driver for failure to fasten seatbelt. Written & Created by the Satirical Writers Guild VOLUME 2 ISSUE 02 Bush Courageously Breaks From Party Lines, Votes Kerry Kerry Plays Partisan Politics, Votes For Himself WASHINGTON, D.C. - Presidential incumbent George W. Bush showed strength and courage last Tuesday when he broke from his party and voted for his opponent, Democratic nominee John Kerry, for president. Reporters sat stunned, and aides watched in confusion, but Bush advisors were calm and collected. When questioned by the press, Bush advisor Karen Hughes simply smiled. "The President has shown that he is a true leader," said Hughes. "He has shown that he votes with his conscience, and not for political purposes. This shows a real distinction between the two presidential candidates. Senator Keny voted for himself. That's selfish, and it shows the partisan political motivation behind his vote." Vice President Dick Cheney, who also voted for Kerry, echoed th e words of Hughes, saying that President Bush has proven that he is the kind of l eader who will do what is right, not what is popular. "President Bush and I believe that Senator Kerry would make a great president. So we voted for him. And that's the difference between us and Senates' Kerry. Senator Kerry selfishly voted for himself for president. He's playing partisan politics. And that's why the American people will vote for President Bush." A Kerry campaign spokeswoman was confuted by the allegation. "Of course John Kerry voted for John Kerry," she said. "Of course it's partisan. John Kerry wants John Kerry to win. John Kerry thinks John Kerry would make a great president John Kerry agrees with John Keny on almost every issue. That's how voting works." Congress Decides Citizens Over 70 Not Allowed to Vote Anymore WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congress decided last week that people over the age of 70 will not be allowed to vote in future elections. "We think their undying patriotism is so cute, but the truth is this is the last time," said one congressman, who chose to remain anonymous. The reasoning for this policy decision was based on the historical absent mindedness of the elderly. "Voting needs to be an educated process," said the congressman. "You wouldn't let a ten yearold vote, would you? I mean, in this past election there were incidents where some elderly folks thought the voting booth was a restroom. They may have fought wars and helped to build this country, but their appeal is rapidly deteriorating, as well as their collective memories." Eighteen year old registered voter Brad Sippro praised the decision as a step in the right direction. "For too long, my grandma has been strutting around our local voting place like she owns it or something. I want to strut when I vote for a change." Hubert Steinbaehenhiemer, a 75 year-old Vietnam veteran and retired mop inspector, says, "This is an outrage to elderly people everywhere, and me and my bingo team will not stand for it. First the rap music now this. We have rights, damnitT Steinbaehenhiemer went on to say that he and twenty other like-minded elderly plan to protest on Capitol Hill right after Wheel of Fortune, a glass of warm milk, and a quick nap. "Then we will raise hell," said Steinbaehenhiemer. . 'Simpsons' Eminem Still Area Man's Ride Terrorists Sneak Bush: Freedom Reference Out There Inadvertantly Box Cutters Into Still At A Brisk ¥m Unsuccessful Pimped Box Factory Walk THE STATE Dangerfield Grave Gets No Respect Police were called to Rodney DangerfielcFs grave yesterday when a mourner discovered graffitti and piles of feces on the headstone. Detective J. Henry Moore said, "I don!t know what she's so worked up about. This really isn't something to call the police on. Hell, it's just Rodney Dangerfield here. Is there anyone who even watches his movies? Look, no one likes him?" Detective Moore proceeded to unfasten his pants and urinate on the tombstone. He then walked back to his car and drove off. Nude Model Gets Cold, Genitals Retreat SOMERS, WI - Fall, It's the time of year for football, tuitienecks and warm apple cider. It's a time when Mother Nature is embarking on her dramatic death, vomiting out every hue of red, orange and yellow. It's the time of the year when it starts to get cold, and for one Parkside student, this oncoming change in the weather had devastating results. Fredrick Johnson had recently decided to model nude for art classes in order to make extra money. It was an intermediate drawing class like any other, and Johnson walked in the classroom and disrobed at the appropriate time, as he usually did. But fifteen minutes into the session, as he was fixed in a Grecian pose, he felt something was missing. Moments of awkward silence passed until he realized the problem. "It was gone, just gone," recalls Fredrick. "I swear someone left a window open or something. I swear, normally it's huge. Yeah that's it, a window was open." However, retracting genitals are no laughing matter. While most would consider the humiliation and emotional scarring that follows to be very funny, no one out of the nineteen art students is laughing. "How can I put this in my portfolio? I mean, I would fail if I had this in," says one student, holding up the deformed sketch of Johnson's johnson. As for Fredrick Johnson, he insists that he will continue to model but is still embarrassed about the incident. "Yeah I will still model because I need the money. But I am definitely going to do jumping-jacks or a brisk walk before class to get the blood flowing. Plus I think the art department should invest in a fluffer. Yeah a duffer would be nice," First Church Of Immaculate Cleavage Founded LOS ANGELES, CA - Scantily clad women strut, into the dimly lit cathedral as the organist pipes out "Ave Maria" and the choir chants Hail Mary in Latin. But the Holy Mother never envisioned a church service as controversial as this. Attracting third-shift workers from the NucleoWorks power plant two blocks away, the First Church of the Immaculate Cleavage, opened on Oct. 16, is the embodiment of what some call the pinnacle of New Age Christian entertainment. 'The dancing keeps me awake. I'm sleeping if I ain't here," said Bud Thomas, a NucleoWorks employee. Thomas isn't alone. A survey taken by the Christian Fellowship for Entertainment during the Christmas season (when more people attend church) showed that 98.7% of adult males would be more likely to attend church services that featured lap dancers, pole dancers or even strippers. Rev. Duaae Lewise was the first to take a jump into this pool of interest. "Most church leaders are against this movement, but if a few women with long legs and big breasts can bring in more people, I see it as a good thing. The more men we can get to attend church, the more souls we can save from eternal damnation," said Lewise. But where do these talented women come from? Two of the church's top performers, Bambi and Angola Meteor, are former Hooter's girls and Playboy playmates, respectively. 'This is my opportunity to do something for my community. Beauty should be shared to help spead legs...um, I mean-faith," said Meteor. "I just got these done for Sunday," said Bambi, referring to her E-eup implants. 'This one is 'Holy' and this one is 'Spirit.' You can meet the Father and the Son at church this weekend." Despite, the widespread appeal of these new services, which feature a forty-minute pole-dancing routine and lap dances for anyone who donates to the building fund, some people are calling foul. "Last week, my fourteen-year-old son snuck out of his bedroom window to attend service at this sinful church. How can I protect the innocence of my child when there aren't any limits on who they admit to these things?" said a concerned mother. Overall, church attendance has doubled in the past week and is expected to triple within the next week With the success of this new program, experts expect to see more dancing, half-naked women at churches statewide. Do you want to write for us? 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Ihe5tate__swg@yah00.c0m - - p T* & I 1A • & 11 8 YE £ l lw f°tt°win8 are recorded mini mEITlN V mlNUlEj • from an actual SWG meeting. • 1 2:00 Oxygen'.atoms violently bombard lungs 12:01 John questions Andy's authority 12:02 "State Senate Subcommittee for Verifying : A ndy's Authority" formed 12:06 Subcommittee disbands after controversy, Andy wants to chair committee 12:07 Bitter silence 12:12 Kaitlyn swallows pen, belches 12:21 Erics wonders what the pen would feel like ' coming out "other" end .12:22 Collective gasp 12:23 Jibberish " 12:25 Andy's outrageous hand gestures kill two and injure twelve 12:27 Eric breaks out into song 12:29 Eric punched in stomach, song ended 12:30 Josh tries to find cure for cancer, but draws some clouds and kitty-cat 12:33 The world spins out of control as time moves in r everse 12:35 Members question real political figures 12:38 Jon requests budget report 12:40 Request denied 12:42 42nd minute meeting anniversary 12:43 43rd minute meeting anniversary 12:45 DANCE PARTY! 12:46 DANCE PARTY! 12:47 Dance party temporarily halted 12:50 DANCE PARTY! 12:51 DANCE PARTY! 12:55 Group members gradually dissipate into the ether THE STATE EDITORIALS & OPINION FiLM REViEW New Paris Hilton Video Includes "Special Edition" Changes By Matt Glascock Assistant Professor at Glen Phillips Short Order Cook Academy . Alter speeding ail last week screening the new Paris Hilton II: Special Edition video, I feel pretty j much drained. I thought many of the changes enhanced the experience, but, many of what the director calls "improvements'* frustrated me. I felt that the original Paris Hilton videos were charming in their gritty realism -- it w as like the Blair Witch Project of porn, After repeated viewings of this latest, version, it's clear to me that they must have spent ten times as much on post-production as they allocated for the entire budget of the first movie. f - Bui that's pretty much the only place they spent any money. They still haven'rfixed the shoddy writing, or complete lack of plot. Much of the dialogue seems contrived, while other pairs seem completely unnecessary. For example, how many times can a woman really scream, "Oh, God!" before it just gels old? While 1 was frustrated with most of the movie, there wire some pans that really shined. But I'll just leave those to RATING: We hem at The State sometimes make mistakes. * We fit our last is sue, we implied that Dick Cheney was a vampire. We apologize. He is actually a orewerewolf crossbreed. Last month we said that kitten sacrifice was a good way to ward of evil spirits. Actually, it's good for a lot of other things, too. For instance, getting rid of kittens. fn our last issue, we proclaimed that Vin Diesel kicked ass. Well, we were wrong, Vin Diesel actually lacks 57% more ass than previously calculated. In our last 'Letters to the Editor,' we printed a letter that was written by actor Russell Crowe. This was false. The writer of the letter was actually local flourist Russel Crow. A Brief Word For The Not-Too-Terribly-Bright Here's The State isn't what most would consider ~ oh, what's • reed. While we do deal with real-life people, places, and events, the quotes and stories included in this publication are purely fictional. If you knew this already, kudos to you, citizen. If not... well, College isn't necessarily for everyone, f IFrequent Barnes & Noble To Meet Intellectual Guys By Samantha Rockwell Sales Associate, Baby Gap There just arent any good guys out there these days! They're all dumb sports nerds that are boring after two sentences, or else too wrapped up in themselves. Girls, you know what I'm talking about! The ones that seem like Mr. Right are really Mr. 'Im-pretending-to-be-caringand- funny-but-ril-never-call-you-again-once-I-get-you-in-bed'. Well, I have a solution! Barnes & Nobles! Think about it! It's the perfect place to meet guys who can actually carry on a decent conversation. Guys with substance, you know? They've got those perfect tables, right by the window, so you can check out who's entering. And then it's one quick move over to the tall narrow tables in the main isle that are just built for two people. From there you can watch over the whole store, and when the guy of your choice walks by, you languishly put down the book and act like you really need some company. / try to guess what types of books he likes, but that's just hit and miss, so dont waste too much time running to each section of the store and grabbing a different book each time he walks by. Besides, comics and guitar books always seem to get me the most glances. And some Barnes & Nobles now have Starbucks in them! I don't drink coffee, but cute guys seem to, so whenever I see a cute guy in the Starbucks line, in Barnes & Nobles, I quick jump up and get in line behind him. I mean, how perfect can you get!? Intellectual AND cute! I know it's a pain to pay five bucks for an overpriced wildberry muffin when you aren't hungry, but it's worth it if you can start a conversation with that guy next to you. Even if he doesn't turn and ask you anything, sometimes you can stand there and smell his cologne. That's always nice. So girls, don't give up! That perfect man does exist, and now you know how to snag him, or at least swap opinions about the newest David Sidaris book. Get yourself to the nearest Barnes & Nobles today! Just don't take the one on Hwy 31 - that's mine! Oh, Hey! It's... Uh... You. By William Bunt Travel Brochure Designer Dammit. This mall never has the stores I need. There are no puce candles anywhere. Maybe Til find something over at Pier 1. What's that? Oh... hey! It's... uh... you. Hi, how are... youl I never thought Td see...you...here. How's life for the... your family? Yes, it sure has been a long time. Oh, Betsy? She's doing really well. You know, still teaching those first graders. And how about your... significant other? Yes, Bill, that's it. How is old Bill doing? Oh, that's too bad. Well, I should really be go — no, we still have the dogs. They are a handful, that's the truth. They'll be turning 4 this year. Yeah, Dl do that. Oh, of course I want to see a picture of "Snookums." He sure is cute. She? Oh, that's right. Where is my mind? I meant to say she. And that's your... daughter in the picture with her? Oh, your niece? Uh... well, it's just been so long since I've seen your children. Heh-heh, they do grow up so fast. Donald and Bethany's Christmas party, huh? Were they the ones with the... uh... sweaters ~ those sweaters with the red and... or green... with Christmas-related stuff on them? Yes, now I remember. Cute kids, real down to earth types. Apples don't fall far from the tree, eh? Heh-heh, yeah... yeah... Lunch? Oh, I'm sorry. I'm actually late for a really important meeting. Yeah, big-time client. Can't keep him waiting too long. Yeah, sure, a rain check. Td like that very much. My phone number? Well... um... let's see. There are so many numbers to remember! Yeah, you can reach me at 5...3...6...um, dash...l...l...l...3...2. What? One too many? Well, just drop the last one. Uh-huh, yep, that's it 536...uh, etcetera, etcetera. Yeah, I look forward to hearing from you. I will say hi to Betsy for you. And say hi to... B-B-Bill. For me. Yeah, bye then. Yes, Pier 1 should definitely have some puce candles. THE STATE THE STATE Editor-in-Chief Editor ion SiehJik Writers Josh Diefenbach Andrew MeDonak John Pagac Erik Skogiuhd Jon Stehlik Kaitlyn tJImer Emily Wood Dean Karpowicz Special Thanks Matt Glascock Vin Diesel Adult Swim LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear The State, I had the privilege of reading your most recent issue contained within the Ranger. Let me first say that you are God. I sleep with my State collection in hopes that its genius will somehow seep into me. There was one thing 1 was simply overjoyed with, and that is the fact that you love Vin Diesel as much as I do. J thought that my love of Vin Diesel could be shared with none, but now? Now my favorite college periodical has proclaimed that same love. In conclusion, Vin Diesel kicks ass. Sincerely, Don Bryers Dear Don, We thank you for your commitment to our publication. We commend your dedication and applaud your honesty. You speak many truths. We are God. Yes, Don, Vin Diesel, in fact, does kkk a whole bunchaass. And he will continue to do so. Check our corrections in this issue; I think you will be pleasantly surprised. You will find t hat Mr. Diesel kicks a great deal more ass than even we previously thought. Again, thank you for your adoration of Vin Diesel and The State. Sincerely, The State Comments? Anonymous death threats? concerning witchcraft? Contact us at... .com CROSSFIRE COUNTERPOINT Oh, I See. So, Now You're Not Talking To Me? By Doug Breen Quality Control, Kenosha Granary Honey, I think we should -- honey? Oh, what? Now you're not. talking to me?! Ugh...why do you always have to be like this? Like you are so much better than me. Like you don't ever make mistakes. I'm sorry. There, I said it. It was just one big misunderstanding. When I said your sister looked hot in that dress I was complimenting the dress, not her body. C'mon. you have to admit it: she looked hot in that dress, the way it h ugged her curves and made her cleavage pop out, and the way it was cut just below her... ah... urn.... Well, anyways, she's nothing compared to you... I'm sure. And it's not all my fault, you know. You blew it way out of proportion. We just hat! a communication failure. It takes two to tango, right? Right? Fine. The old silent treatment, eh? Well, two can play at that game. I guess we're just gonna sit here in silence, then. See if I care. You think you're so clever, don't you? Sitting there in your silence. Acting like you don't care. Frankly, I think it's immature. All of my other girlfriends would at least communicate their — uh.. .nevermind. Honey, I love you. You know that, right? Well, do you have anything you want to say to me? Huh? Still not talking, eh? Fine. I'm glad. I didn't want to hear you anyways. Finally, 1 don't have to deal with your voice grating on my nerves. I bet you don't have anything important to say anyways. Heh, I see you're too smart for reverse psychology. I'm glad I have a girlfriend as clever as you. I'm lucky to have you. You're so smart and beautiful and kind and thoughtful and... urn... hot, and caring. 1 need you so much. Just talk. Just say anything! You're such a frigid bitch! Is this about the hooker?! Jesus, I've told you a thousand times. I swear, her business card said she was a stripper. Why does every tiring have to go back to die hooker? Always. Ugh... well, congratu-friggin'-lations! You won, I give up, okay. You won. Now you can say something. Say something! Please? Honey? Fine, whatever. • • • By Amber Lochower One Hour Photo Specialist, Walgreens VScfco Gamer 3 415 0 ft* Buy, Trade, P|ay Hours Mon - Thurs: 9am - 9pm Fri and Sat: 9am - Midnight Sun: 10am - 8pm r]^^' The next level for Video Gamers is HERE!!! 5901 75th Street Kenosha. 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