1 10 1 https://archives.uwp.edu/files/original/1d24012871d038d99f8cb0676e59f8c1.pdf f7e34a1f3d4f4e050d46ca2ce47f8bdd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource University of Wisconsin - Parkside Ranger News Description An account of the resource Student newspaper of UW-Parkside Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Issue Volume 39, issue 25 Headline Used for newspapers, the Headline element describes the main article of the issue. Earns to leave chancellor position Series Number The series number of the original collection. UWPAC124 Ranger News Text Any textual data included in the document IF UW-Parkside Student Government election results , >w'P student makes board Page 4 Cup of Hope Page 5 Opinions Page 7 THE RANGER HUn^iv!2erls!iyty. o0'fW Wisci^omnsnicni-nP arkside-5 rS.t ud> enNt NewspEaper W' S April 14, 2009 News Since 1972 Earns chancellor position SAMANTH A CPOSililntr. and content. SAMANTHA SCHMALING schma005@rangers.uwp.edu Lane Earns, who serves as the interim chancellor for University of Wisconsin- Parkside, announced at the end of March that he will no longer be pursuing the permanent position of chancellor. Earns was originally approached by UW System President Reilly to fill the temporary position of interim chancellor at UW-Parkside. Reilly expressed with confidence that Earns was the right person for the job, and Earns felt that he could help the campus in continuing to move fo rward as it looked for a permanent chancellor. When asked by the Ranger News what kind of goals he wanted to fulfill during his temporary position, he replied, " I wanted to: bring a transparent leadership style to the campus; begin a strategic planning process;' develop more effective recruitment and retention strategies; develop quality transfer articulation agreements between Parkside and area educational institutions; and continue administrative support of diversity and inclusive excellence." Earns believes that he has made progress in all of his goals for UW-Parkside, but believes there is still continuous work that can be done. He also expressed that in his time here, the campus had to redirect its focus towards the budget reductions, which were the largest in the University's history. Earns felt that the campus has approached the budget reduction in a proper manner. He is confident that the campus will make it through the budget cuts and remain true to the academic mission, and keep the personnel intact. Earns' words of advice directed towards the students are as follows: "Look around and enjoy your beautiful campus and appreciate the wonderful diversity of people that make up this University. Take advantage of what it has to offer - both inside and outside of the classroom. Parkside's faculty and staff members care not only about your academic success, they care about you as peopl e. UW-Parkside is, indeed, a special place with much to offer you." I can say without hesitation that my time at Parkside was one of the best professional experiences of my life, and that I have enjoyed being here. From my first day, I have received tremendous support from the campus and the community, and I would like to thank everyone for their kindness." After leaving UW-Parkside, Earns will return to his previous position of Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs at UW-Oshkosh. UW-Parkside will be continuing the Search and Screen process for a new chancellor. "I can say without hesitation that my time at Parkside was one of the best professional experiences of my life, and that I enjoyed PSG Inauguration MAY 6 various other students as writeins. Zak Smith, current Vice- President of PSG, was re-elected with 220 votes; some of the remaining votes went to other students as write-ins. SUFAC-at-large had two candidates up for election. Ken Horton and Jose Sanchez. Both students were elected with 158 and 150 votes, respectively. Several senators were ru nning for re-election, including Ronnie Beesley, Christina Bieser, Ben Holmes, and Heather Porter. Students could vote for up to 20 Senatorial candidates, including any write-ins. There are 20 Senators-elect for the 2009-2010 school year: Ronnie Beesley, Christina Beeser, Ben Holmes, Heather Porter. Dana Calamia, Jisha Jose, Dennis Orellana, Kasey Pasqualini, Nelson Senda, Johnathan Sword. Marlene Wells, Jason Wolfe, Linda Vang, Matthew Smanski, Mark Baumgartner, Chris Schatzman, Michelle Slabik, David Wilson, David Lynn, and Erin McDermott. The Green Fund is designed to use student mo ney to help make the student life buildings (such as Ranger Hall and the Student Center) more environmentally friendly. It received overwhelming support with 202 votes. There were two constitutions available for voters to reference to guide their decision on the last part of the ballot. The Election Committee's goal was to eliminate the controversy from earlier this year over whether a constitution had been properly ratified by the students in the last election. The options were to go with Constitution A. which is what PSG has been operating under for this current school year; Constitution B. which is the constitution used d uring the last school year; or pick neither and draft a new one. Constitution A passed with 171 votes. Election results will be ratified by the Parliamentarian at the PSG Inauguration, which will be held May 6. "We've got issues" JO KIRST jo@ therangemews .com After two days of open polls last week, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside Student Government preliminary election results are in. 284 ballots were cast in this election, compared to roughly 500 ballots in last spring's election. Polls were open later this year, with the addition of night hours for those students with evening classes. The ballot for this year's election consisted of votes for President, Vice-President, SUFAC-at-large, and Senate candidates. Additionally, the ballot asked for students to approve or disapprove a "green fund", as well as askin g students to vote on which constitution they believe the student government should be operating under. Incumbent Theodore (Ted) Ruffalo and challenger Andrew (Drew) Adams were the Presidential candidates; Ruffalo won with 191 votes compared to Adams' 74 votes. A majority of the remaining votes went to 2 The Ranger News April 14/200? Raraer "r^News 900 Wood Road Kenosha, Wl 53141 Phone:(262)595.2287 Fax: (262) 595-2295 Ads: ads@therangernews.com E-mail: rangernews@gmall.com Editor in Chief . - Jo Kirst jo@tnerangernews.com Design Manager Ruth Briones ruth@therangernews.com Marketing Director Zak Smith zak@therangernews.com Staff Reporters schma005@uwp.edu Joshua Bra joshuabradiey1 1 @hhoo tmaiuom Jphnathan Jacob jacob015@uwp.edu Adriana Alexandria alexa016@uwp.edu Hof Michael Reii mreeiiddlliiin ger@dorkgasm Adai spiveyadam@ya Adam Spivey ihoo.com Opinienist Copy Editors Illustrators Photographers Ryan Ashton uwp.edu Chep/I Overby overb001@uwp.edu Nick Connor mick2connor@aol.com Cartoonists Brent Schultz oo.com Zak Smith zakssmith@gmail.com Cedric Ray Jr. ray00007@uwp.edu Jeremy Topczewski topcsz001@uwp.edu .eau Designer , Sean Fallon fallo001@uwp.edu Cedric Ray, Jr. Mission Statement The Ranger News strives to inform, educate, and engage the UW-Parkside community by publishing well-written, accurate student journalism on a weekly basis. The Ranger News has meetings every Friday 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 D139C Each person 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. We work on the honor system, but violators will 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 copies they wish to use. a? ASSOCIATED And once again, we are rapidly approaching the end of the semester. Three more issues after this one! Then there's summer break, and then we will be online come fall. I'm pretty excited to get the new website up and running over summer so you guys can get news much, much sooner than ever before. Being online will make our lives much easier as well, as we'll be able to update from anyplace at any time. No more sitting in the office all day Sunday laying out the issue...actually, come to think of it, that's kind of sad. It's almost like a tradition. Anyway, luckily the papers arrived on time this week. I was hoping they'd be on time since PSG elections were Wednesday and Thursday, and our front page was cpvering both candidates for President. On Thursday, I came in to the office rather early and found a pipe that had burst overnight, and anything that had been sitting on the common table in the middle of our office was ruined. Thankfully, nothing of value was damaged, and thankfully the issues had gotten distributed on time. I normally stack the papers on that middle table, and they all would have been ruined if they had been late. Registration begins soon for fall, and as always we're offering internships for the upcoming semester. We do not offer summer internships, since " we don't publish over summer break. But starting in fall, we're welcoming anyone who is interesting in interning with us. And even if you want to join us without the internship, we would love to have you! With that in mind, I'll let you continue reading. Have a great week, see you next Tuesday. Jo Kirst Editor in Chief THE 09-829 Misuse Of Handicap Placard, cleared. Com^xts Lot. 3:01pm. Officer conducting paring enforcement. Parking citation placard confiscated, en cleared. BLOTTER for Parole Violation. Officers thtn U 04/01/09 Agency Assist. Off-Campus Location. 9:29pm. UWPPD Officer flagged down, person reports suspicious vehicle/ activity. KSD notified, UWPPD assisted then cleared. 04/01/09 09-831 Liquor Law Violation. Ranger Hall. 11:00pm. While on foot patrol at Ranger Hall officers view intoxicated male. Citation issued for Underage Drinking/Consume. Officers then cleared. \ 4/02/09 09-832 Agency Assist. STH 31 @ CTH A. 1:38am. UWPPD officers assisted KSD unit on traffic stop involving two vehicles involved in stabbing/ shooting in city. UWPPD officers assisted then cleared. 04/02/09 09-833 Fire Drill. Tallent Hall. 9:01am. Staff request fire drill. All evacuated safely. Officers then cleared. 04/02/09 09-934 Tow Vehicle. Com Arts Lot. 9:38am. Officer conducting parking enforcement. Chronic Violator vehicle towed for unpaid parking citations. Officer then cleared. 04/02/09 09-837 Probation/Parole Violation. Union Lot. 3:28pm. While on patrol officer view suspicious activity. Citation issued to Danny L Carlson for Operating While SUSP/REV. Then transported to Kenosha Jail 04/02/09 09-840 Theft - From Building. Parkside Union. 5:27pm. Complainant reports theft. Officer takes theft report then cleared. 04/02/09 09-841 Theft - From Building. Sports/ Activity Center. 6:12pm. Complainant reports theft. Officer takes report and then cleared. 04/02/09 09-842 Medical Assistance. Sports/ Activity Center. 8:12pm. Male with right hand injury. Officer and Rescue Unit arrive, victim then transported to local hospital. Officer then cleared. 04/03/09 09-843 Traffic Violation. STH 31 @ CTH JR. 5:25am. Bruce A Schreiber was ticketed for Non-Registration of MV. Officer then cleared. 04/06/09 09-861 Medical Assistance. Ranger Hall. 1:41am. Report of male having problems breathing. Officer and Rescue Units arrive, male transported to local hospital. Officer then cleared. 04/06/09 09-864 Suspicious Circumstances. Com Arts Building. 9:44am. Complainant report disruptive subject. Officer arrives, and then took statements. Officer then cleared. 04/06/09 09-872 Agency Assist. CTH G @ 400 Block. 10:39pm. UWPPD Officer assist KSD Unit on Hit & Run, road rage call. UWPPD Officers assisted then cleared. 04/07/09 09-878 UWS/Vandalism. University Apartments Lot. 4:26pm. Complainant reports vandalism to vehicle. Officer takes report, and then cleared. 04/07/09 09-879 Harassment. Ranger Hall. 4:28pm. Complainant reports misuse of computers on UW Lands. Officer issue citation to suspect. Officer then cleared. 04/07/09 09-880 Harassment. Com Arts Building. 4:57pm. Complainant reports harassment. Officer takes report and then cleared. 04/08/09 09-893 Worthless Checks - Less Than $1000. Tallent Hall. 12:29pm. Officer takes worthless checks. Officer then cleared. 04/07/09 09-894 Suspicious Circumstances. Sports/Activity Center. 6:20pm. Complainant reports possible theft. Officer takes report and then cleared. 04/09/09 09-897 Tow Vehicle. University Apartments Lot. 8:21am. Officer conducting parking enforcement. Chronic Violator vehicle towed for unpaid parking citation. Office then cleared. 04/09/09 09-899 Traffic Violation. CTH JR. 10:51am. David S Cooper was ticketed for Non-Registration of M/V. Officer then cleared. 04/09/09 09-901 Warrant Pickup - Other Agency. Tallent Hall. 11:32am. CIB file indicate active warrant. Warrant confirmed by Kenosha Joint Services. Subject taken in-custody then transported to Kenosha Jail. Officer then cleared. 04/09/09 09-905 Suspicious Circumstances. Union Lot. 2:29pm. Complainant reports disk golf threw a disk into a vehicle. Officer takes report and the cleared. 04/09/09 09-906 Suspicious Circumstances. Sports/Activity Center. 2:10pm. Officer respond to suspicious circumstances call, report is taken officer then cleared. 04/09/09 09-909 Traffic Violation. 4300 Block of CTH E. 9:21pm. Timothy J Tribur was ticketed for Speeding 66 mph is a posted 45 mph zone. Officers then cleared. 04/09/09 09-910 Traffic Violation. Outer Loop Road @ CTH JR. 10:23pm. Whitney L Fagen was ticketed for Fail/Stop at Stop Sign & Operating Unregistered Vehicle. Officers then cleared. 04/09/09 09-911 Alarm - Building/Business. Wyllie Hall. 10:44pm. UWPPD Alarm Panel reports active alarm. Officers respond to location and report everything ok. Alarm panel reset, officers then cleared. 04/09/09 09-912 Littering Violation. Com Arts Lot. 11:09pm. Officer issued citation for Littering. Officer then cleared. 04/10/09 09-914 Liquor Violation Law. Ranger Hall. 1:21am. Officers view possible intoxicated male. Citation issued for Underage Drinking-Possess/Consume. Officers then cleared. The Ranger News THINGS TO oo THE U April 14, 2009 TUESDAY, APRIL 14 UWP Juried Student Art Exhibition 11:00am to 8:00pm Comm. Arts Gallery Kpie UW-Parkside Art Department presents the best work by its top students. Works by 50 artists are now showing in the Communication Arts Gallery. You'll see the show's top work ("Cocky, Bounced Dnve," an intaglio print by Rebecca Yelle) along with works by Morgan Andreasen, Jessica Ange, Martin Antaramian, John Bailey, Kollis Branch, Victoria Brey, Alana Cacciotti, Jose Castillo, Tiffany Clark, Tony Crouse, Austin Decker, Jesus Diaz, Joe Diefenbach, Victoria Fait, Mike Fogelberg' Samira Gdisis, Jim Gilards, Kristen Glonek, Bradon Gonzales, Chandra Havenstein, Syed Ali Hossan, Ryan Hunter, Mike Kaukl, Charyl Kobs, Allison Krezinski, Steven Linn, Jusstin Ludeman, Amanda McCann, Meg McClure, Andrea Mercadillo, Kathryn Mergener, Guadalupe Mora, Lisa Mowry, Arturo Ornelas, A.J. Paul, Cando Pierce, Cedric Ray Jr., Travis Reichardt] Justin Reinders, Sam Slezewski, Brittany Smith, Sarah Vakos, Erika Wartchow, Thomas Weber, Amber Weiner, Jeff Wozniak, Yelle, and Micah Zayner. You'll even see the airbrush piece "I want to go on Vacation" that received the Art Club Scholarship for Ashley Oaeth. Don't miss the UW-Parkside Juried Student Art Exhibition! PAO: "Learn 3 Ethnic Dances in 3 Nights" 6:00pm to 7:30pm Den The Parkside Asian Organization invites you to learn the cultures and legends behind ethnic dances while you're learning how to do them. Tonight learn Tahitian and Hawaiian cultural dances. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14 UWP Juried Student Art Exhibition 11:00am to 8:00pm Comm. Arts Gallery Workshop: "Building Capacity for Inclusive Excellence" 11:00am to 3:00pm UW-Parkside is entering a new era of diversity work: Inclusive Excellence. This work assumes there is minimally understood agreement that through inclusion in every aspect of the institution, excellence is enhanced. This interactive workshop, featuring Dr. Frances Kendall and Patricia Lowrie, defines inclusion and the intersect of diversity; recognizing the roles of alignment across segmented connections of the institution; how these connections impact the mission and values of the institution; understanding where challenges reduce effectiveness; and, how individuals with their multiple identities ~ working also as collectives, create opportunities for different outcomes. Please join us! For more information call Equity and Diversity at 262-595- 2369 or RSVP to altmeyer@uwp edu or 262-595-2659 PIC Friendship Hour 12:00pm to 1:00pm MOLN D132 Iced Tea and Issues: "The Legalities of Being Queer" 12:00pm to 1:00pm Oak Room Noon Concert 12:00pm Ballroom Asian Heritage Month Speak-Out: "Human Rights" 12:00pm to 1:00pm Main Place The UW-Parkside Office of Multicultural Student Affair presents an Asian Heritage Month Speak Out on Human Rights with "Late Homecoming" author Kao KaliaYang. UWP Baseball vs' tipper Towa University 2:00pm to 6:00pm Oberbruner Field UWP Softball vs. Lewis University 3:00pm to 6:00pm Case Field CORRECTION: i^iJfta-n£:e:r Nous "icorivctly stated that Jacob S t u d e n t G o v e r n m e n t d e c t i n n c T ' T ' " " f " K for any position. The Ranger News PAO Book Homecoming" 4:00pm to 5:30 Main Place Reading: "Late The Parkside Asian Organization presents an Asian Heritage Month book reading of "Late Homecoming" by its author Kao KaliaYang. PAO presents: Learn 3 Ethnic Dances in 3 Nights 6:00pm to 7:30pm MOLN D132 The Parkside Asian Organization invites you to learn the cultures and legends behind ethnic dances while you're learning how to do them. Tonight learn Filipino (country of the Philippines) cultural dances. Foreign Film: "The Counterfeiters" 9:00pm Cinema The Foreign Film series saves its best film for last with 2008 Academy Award-winning Best Foreign Film "The Counterfeiters." This film takes a hard look at one of the most controversial and ethically dubious activities of World War II: Jewish collaboration with the Nazis. The film tells the story of the greatest counterfeiting operation in history, dubbed "Operation Bernhard." Beginning in 1942 and continuing until 1945, the Nazis set up shops in the cell blocks of the Sachsenhausen concentration camp to copy everything from identity papers to securities to currency. Their longterm plan was to supplement their military might with an influx of phony money into world markets that would cripple the economies of the U.S. and Great Britain. The film shows a different side of the war than what we are used to. Director Stefan Ruzowitzky depicts the care and attention to detail that went into the operation. The result was a pound note so authentic it passed inspection by the Bank of England. This represents the backdrop to the struggle of conscience endured by the main characters, and that's where The Counterfeiters' core strength lies. This is a "must see!" THURSDAY, APRIL 16 UWP Juried Student Art Exhibition 11:00am to 5:00pm ComrrTAns PAO presents: Learn 3 Ethnic Dances in 3 Nights 7:30pm to 9:00pm MOLN D132 The Parkside Asian Organization invites you to learn the cultures and legends behind ethnic dances while you're learning how.to do them. Tonight learn Thai cultural dances. Foreign Film: "The Counterfeiters" 7:30pm Cinema FRIDAY, APRIL 17 LGBTQ Center Grand Opening 2:00pm to 5:00pm WYLLD139C The university's gay and lesbian resource center invites you to find out what services are provided to UW-Parkside students. The Center is in the space previously occupied by The Rangers News across from the Career Center. Race, Class & Gender book study: "Never Let Me Go" 3:30pm to 5:30pm Orchard Room Tallent Hall From the Booker-prize winning author of "Remains of the Day," Never Let Me Go" is an unsettling story about innocence, knowledge, and loss. The narrator, Kathy, and her friends Ruth and Tommy grew up at a boarding school secluded in the English countryside where they were constantly told how special they were. Now, as a young woman, Kathy looks back on the past and tries to understand what makes them special—and human. PAB Pageant/Dance 7:00pm to 10:00pm Ballroom/Den Foreign Film: "The Counterfeiters" 7:30pm Cinema SATURDAY, APRIL 18 UWP Baseball vs. Bellarmine University 12:00pm to 5:00pm Oberbruner Field Foreign Film: "The Counterfeiters" 5:00pm and 8:00pm Cinema SUNDAY, APRIL 19 UWP Baseball vs. Bellarmine University 12:00pm to 5:00pm Oberbruner Field Foreign Film: "The Counterfeiters" 2:00pm and 5:00pm 5th Annual "Ceiebrazione Italiana" 4:00pm to 10:00pm Main Place UW-Parkside salutes all' things Italian during the fifth annual Ceiebrazione Italiana.The festivities begin with a social starting at 4 p.m. followed by a sumptuous Italian dinner at 5:30. At 6:30 p.m., Ceiebrazione Italiana honors distinguished guests Michael Falbo and John Antaramian: Falbo will receive the 2009 UW-Parkside's Lifetime Recognition Award; Antaramian will be honored with the 2009 UW-Parkside Excellence in Leadership Award. The evening includes an auction. Tickets can be reserved by calling 262-595-2443. BELLA! MONDAY, APRIL 20 UWP Day of Silence 8:00am to 9:00pm All Campus Locations Nonprofit Development Program presents "Presidents' Primer" 5:00pm to 8:00pm Tallent Hall No, the 2012 presidential primaries have not started just yet (the campaign, however, is already underway). This "president's Primer is for nonprofit organization administrators who want to get a good start on their service. Call 262- 595-2312 for more information. Film: "November Son" 7:00pm to 8:30pm Cinema Jason is back...no, not Jason Vorhees from "Friday the 13th"— Jason Paul Collum! This time he's brought his friends Judith O'Dea. Brinke Stevens, and Sacha Sacket to spin a yarn that proves "Love shows no mercy!" This film is recommended for mature audiences. Final Stretch presents Comedienne Michelle Buteau 8:00pm to 9:30pm Den Fresh from HBO's U.S. Arts Comedy Festival, Michelle Buteau can also be seen on this season's "Last Comic Standing," Comedy Central's "Premium Blend." and Paramount Comedy Network's "The World Stands Up" show. She was a favorite at this year's South Beach Comedy Festival and HGTV's "25 Worst Mistakes" series can't get enough of this hot talent. Michelle has also shared more than her opinions on VHl's "Best Week Ever," MTV's "Walk of Shame." and the Oxygen Network's "Kiss & Tell" series. Check out the latest issue of Glamour magazine where Michelle dispenses "...some hilarious" dating do's and don'ts. When she isn't touring the country performing at colleges, Michelle hosts "Travelzoo Unleashed" for Travelzoo.com. "Buteaupia" is her premiere comedy album available on www.filmbaby.com. Catch her on stage when you can and see comedy's mistress blend her Jamaican-Haitian ' sassiness and girl-next door quality into a show that is anything but routine. TUESDAY, APRIL 21 PAB presents Talent Night Tuesday Showcase 8:00pm to 9:30pm Den Got "it?" Flaunt it, baby! Yeah, don't let "American Idol" hog all the spotlight. This is your turn to shine! Send us your press releases, news tips and opinions! E-mail US at rangernews@gmail.<om The Ranger News Parkside student makes school board KELSEY HOFF Hoff0013@uwp.edu Carl Bryan, a nineteen year old University of Wisconsin- Parkside freshman, has been elected to the Kenosha Unified School District No. 1 District Board of Education. He decided to run for the second time in September of last year and will be sworn in on April 27. T h e p r o c e s s has taken him at least two years. He first decided that he wanted to run during his junior year and was appointed to a spot on the budget and finance committee during his senior year. Based on the results of last year's election, he decided that he had a good chance this year as long as his class schedule would allow it. Bryan's campaign team ranged from fellow students, friends, and family to teachers and elected officials such as other school board members and aldermen. Bryan felt a strong sense of accomplishment from "being able to mobilize kids," and get them involved with the issues, but his favorite part of campaigning was meeting people. He enjoys hearing their concerns, getting to know them, and hearing their encouraging words of support. Campaigning this year was a lot easier because of his experience last year; his biggest challenge has been reading up on the issues, according to Bryan. He has "done his homework" and learned a lot from his term on the budget and finance committee. Bryan feels that the two most important issues this year are the process of searching for a new superintendent and managing the three hundred million dollar budget. Joseph Mangi is the current interim superintendent and Bryan thinks that they need someone with the same leadership qualities. The district is in a budget deficit and is receiving less and less funding from the state, so fiscal accountability is at issue. Bryan would also like to see effort towards student and administrator accountability, with school board policies being more strictly enforced in the classroom. He hopes to change and possibly liquidate certain programs and policies that do not work anymore. April 14, 2009 Ranger "vNews University of Wisconsin-Parkside's Student Newspaper SUFAC changes likely JOHNATHAN JACOB Jacob015@uwp.edu Members of Segregated University Fees Allocation Committee (SUFAC) are working tirelessly to initiate and oversee changes that will benefit all of Parkside's students with consistency and fairness. The main issue at hand is determining a better way to allocate funds that are available for organizations, clubs, events, etc. Currently, these funds are made available because of segregated fees, commonly referred to as "seg fees." Once student tuition is paid, money from that source is put asidesegregated- for other things. The formula for determining the amount of these fees is as follows: The dollar amount that Parkside receives for tuition is divided by the number of students enrolled in school. A common assumption is that the more a student pays for tuition, the greater the amount of money that is available for student activities and organizations, but this is not necessarily the case. Under the present system, clubs and organizations that request money receive funding based on a system of "tiers" and whether or not they have earned "major status." Briefly, "tiers" are the different levels of support (money) that are awarded. If a club or organization is a tier one (1), they are likely to receive more funding than a tier two (2). "Major status" is given to any organization that is determined to be "established." Meeting these criteria creates a significant advantage because requests for funding can be made directly to SUFAC. Otherwise, if major status has not been awarded, the individual or group requesting money must first go to the Student Organization Council (SOC), who then presents the request to SUFAC. According to Carly-Anne Ravnikar, SUFAC director, the elimination of "tiers" and "major status" is among the most significant changes being initiated by SUFAC. The idea is to eliminate any politics that may be involved so that groups are not awarded funding based on the number of members they may have or who they know. The mission is to "put everyone on an even plane," according to Ravnikar. Intern with us! The Ranger News offers an internship opportunity for any continuing students. Earn 3 credits Create a contract with the Ranger News to meet with your internship < • needs Stay on campus and help your University Internships available NOW come to Student Center to fill out an application • . . . • . Ar t s The Ranger News A Cup JOSHUA BRADLEY With imnli^otionr o1 f Hope joshuabradley 11 @hotmail.com §The HOPES Center is hoping' you'll consider before buying another cup of coffee. The typical morning 'cup of joe' is more than an indulgence. In fa ct, it is an industry' worth $80 billion, second only to oil. Americans import 20 percent of the world's coffee beans, making them the world's top consumers. with implications on a global scale and US drinkers are most responsible. Americans drink coffee in the morning to wake up, in the afternoon to stay energized and in the evening to relax with friends. Out of this .coffee obsession, advocates for international responsibility have emerged. Advocates like the FLO and FAO point out the disparity between the prices paid to farmers and the prices paid by American consumers. The United Nations estimates that a farmer earns $.03 from a latte that costs $3 at a specialty coffee shop. Some large-operation coffee employees receive $2.00 a day, less than Starbucks charges for a Grande Latte. The vision of a more equitable coffee exchange developed in 1988, during a global price plunge. Nearly 20 million coffee farmers world-wide were underbidding other farmers, until thev were of economics resulted from overproduction and a devaluation of coffee beans. To resolve the issue, organizations established a 'fairtrade effort, the HOPES Center added a coffee shop, "A Cup of Hope" In downtown Racine, the HOPES Center fills a variety of roles. It offers mentoring, fairly traded goods and coffee and baked foods. Though new to the scene, the Center aspires to become a center for community and University engagement. The connections to the campus are already developing: the logo was designed by a Parkside student and many of the volunteer positions are filled by our campus peers. Tobring together Uni versity the HOPES Center is holding the social. The Parkside International encourage students to join them and other Parkside organizations. "It's a way for students to meet and interact with leaders in the community" said Sidra Syed, President of the International Club. Other organizations will also attend. The event will take place on April 17"'. at 6:00pm at the HOPES Center 506 T* Street, Racine Wl. ADRIANA ALEXANDER alexaOl 6@ uwp.edu It appears as though the Noon incert on Wednesday keeps tting better and better. With s. Cynthia Solfest-Wallis, one ime flutist comes more talent to id from Parkside. Her swell performance rednesday in the Ballroom was eathtaking, refreshing, and full • relaxation, according to the udents. Some songs that were layed were familiar and some ere new and very interesting ) l isten to. Her pieces that she erformed consisted of wellnown musical artists like Bill lolcombe, Jindriche Feld, dexandra Pierce, and others. For 20 years Wallis has been a music, being an instructor and professional musician. She ias also performed in multiple irehestras including the Bel :anto Orchestra, Milwaukee Pallet Orchestra, Milwaukee symphony Orchestra, and Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, and Woodstock Mozart Festival. Wallis went to Luther College and performed in Europe several times starting in her college orchestra. In the National Flute Association's orchestral and piccolo competitions, Wallis won first place in 1989. Wallis has received a Master's of Music from Michigan State University. She also performed the Lansing Symphony Orchestra there. Wallis has a Bachelor of Arts degree in business management and business as well. Wallis's accompanist, Susan McKeever on the piano, has a very majestic musical background as well. McKeever went to the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music receiving a Master of Music degree. McKeever also received two Bachelor's degrees from the University of Redlands. She has been playing the piano in church for twenty years and is currently active in playing today. When you put two very musical inspiring women together in musical harmony, it is a performance that you would not want to miss, for the audience felt that their music collaboration was definitely a way to the heart. Better and better Wednesdays CONCERT SCHEDULE 04-15-09 UW-P Student Scholarship Recital; University Ballroom 04-22-09 UW-Parkside Brass and Flute Ensemble; University a room 04-29-09 UW-Parkside Guitar Ensemble; CART D118 05-06-09 UW-Parkside Percussion Ensemble; CART D118 Tarkside Student government Association Thanks for voting! n 1TO X • . 5S? - ,-g^.T -V-. Inauguration will be held May 6,2009 in Main Place starting at noon. United Council will be holding its next General Assembly meeting here at Parkside April 17-19. Come out and support your student government and get a first hand look at the issues United Council will be dealing with at the state level on your behalf! OPI The Ranger News Terrorism: Another disease April 14, 2009 RYAN ASHTON ashto001@uwp.edu In a well-known paper entitled On Being Sane in Insane Places, psychologist David Rosenhan argued that the use of labels such as "mentally ill" to describe individuals can have unintentional negative side effects. Rosenhan's paper discussed a study he conducted in the early 1970s testing the legitimacy of psychiatric diagnoses made by health care professionals. Rosenhan arranged for eight "normal" individuals to fake symptoms of schizophrenia to gain admission into one of 12 regular hospitals' psychiatric wards. If successfully admitted, each "pseudo-patient" was to immediately cease the faking of any schizophrenic symptoms and attempt to convince the psychiatric staff that they in fact were not "mentally ill." Rosenhan reported that while it was relatively easy for the pseudo-patients to acquire the label "schizophrenic," it was extremely difficult for them to shed that label once it was assigned. Rosenhan stated that the average length of hospitalization for his pseudo-patients was 19 days, and that each pseudopatient was discharged with a diagnosis of schizophrenia "in remission" rather than having the label completely removed. Now consider the implications of Rosenhan's study on the label "terrorist" as often used by U.S. officials and the mainstream media. Ever since George W. Bush dubbed his military campaign in the Middle East the War on Terror," we have been hearing incessantly about how vital it is that we defeat those "terrorists" who "hate our freedoms." I th ink it is fair to say that the diagnosis "terrorist" is mostly a claim about one's psychological make-up, similar to the way the diagnosis "schizophrenic" is psychological. When one labels someone a terrorist, one is saying something about a person's thoughts, beliefs, desires, etc. (e.g. "they hate our freedoms"). Similar to the Rosenhan study, it appears that the label "terrorist" is assigned somewhat easily and liberally: there are apparently a lot of them and we are to believe that there will continue to be a lot of them for a long time. It is not clear who is diagnosing this large population of people as "terrorists," or what criteria they might be using to do so (I don't think Bush or Obama are credentialed psychologists); but, unlike the Rosenhan study, they must be doing their diagnosing outside of a highly controlled inpatient unit since all those terrorists are scattered in hiding places throughout the Mid-East. If it was relatively easy for Rosenhan's pseudo-patients to receive a false diagnosis in a controlled environment, how likely is it that our government officials (or military soldiers and pilots for that matter) have accurately diagnosed the condition of "terrorist" from afar? I can't say I like those odds. Despite the difficulties inherent in the labeling of terrorists, there is the companion problem of figuring out how and when the "disease" of terrorism might be "cured." President Obama's official webpage (whitehouse.gov) boldly asserts that it is his policy to "Defeat Terrorism Worldwide." This without a cure implies that there is a "cure" tor the psychological mindset of "terrorism." If we apply Rosenhan's study here, we are likely to believe that once a person is labeled a "terrorist," there is probably little chance for that person to shed that label. Beyond the realm of mental illnesses like schizophrenia, we tend to see this permanent labeled-ness" when it comes to the label "criminal" (e.g. the ramifications of being a "registered sex offender," etc.). So, it seems fair to say that since there is a population of people now known as "terrorists," there is no realistic chance for these psychologically-afflicted "terrorists" to be "cured," and there is no real chance that these afflicted individuals will be given a clean bill of health and "discharged" back to their normal lives. Once a terrorist, always a terrorist, I suppose. Knowing the implications of such a label kind of makes me wish there was a more rigorous process of diagnosing "terrorism." President Obama appears to understand the ramifications of labeling terrorists as well; however his approach is a little different from mine. Rather than be more careful in the labeling of humans as terrorists to prevent unnecessary hardships for nonafflicted individuals, Obama would rather just eliminate everyone who happens to have been labeled a terrorist. Obama states on his webpage that he intends to "ensure that our military becomes more stealthy, agile, and lethal in its ability to capture or kill terrorists " See. there is no "cure" listed there. Just "capture or kill." This is how we deal with the psychological state of "terrorism." Since the disease cannot be killed, the host cannot shed the label; therefore, we simply must kill or quarantine the host. That is how we "defeat terrorism." It is interesting to note that Rosenham's paper went on to discuss ways in which the label "mentally ill" could lead to the dehumanization of the person carrying that label as well...I wonder if there's a parallel with the label "terrorist" on that front as well? STAFF EDITORIAL GEORGE LASLEY Lasle000@uwp.edu The article on Whites Swim in Racial Preference by Tim Wise is intriguing, and very meaningful. The article was encouraging, courageous and outstanding. These adjectives are not enough to explain the importance of how whites view themselves and the rest of the world. The metaphor that some whites live inside of a fish bowl is outstanding. I find Tim Wise to be particular correct on many issues. For example when Wise says that fishes are not capable of understanding their surroundings that makes them float, live and grow, that is some truth to that. The most significant element of this idea is that, there are some whites who do not recognize their advantages. There is such a thing as racial preferences. The structure of society is bias towards one type of culture, race, or people. These element leaves out many minorities and people of color whom look different. The idea that people are judge from outside in, instead of inside out is difficult to understand as a person that is mixed decent. I am aware that these problems occur all the time that many people have became custom to ignoring people's concerns, problems, and attitudes that suggest that inequality still exist in the society. These people who are affected, may lose jobs or even the opportunity to even get one. This idea is stunting because people without any means to survive will become animalistic. I feel that society as a whole can improve but there are not lhat many people that are willing to stick up and stand up against people that are racist, hurtful, or ignorant to others. If people were to protect each other equal rights, than these problems of discrimination would have been long goon. Instead many people are living within a fish bowl, not realizing that this type of behaviors, actions, and deeds exist. I have heard many people say that Affirmative action isn't necessary because it takes away the notion of treating people fairly. These people are living inside of a fish bowl for sure. Even the former president of the United States of America, which are supposed to represent the land of the free, thinks that affirmative action has no room in our society. Even someone that became the president of the Unites States has overlooked the fact that many minorities are being left out of elite schools and work places. These people seem to forget that our society is still based on images and not intelligence. Our society is also in control by a particular race, who rather hire and trust their own before letting other races get the opportunity to excel and achieve at the goals that they have set for themselves. Yes, I think that many people are stuck believing something only from the perspective that they were taught, which makes this experience of trying to diversify American's even harder. Until people that are in power realize that there are people who are getting left out and forgotten about, we as a country, and as a nation will continue to argue, sweat, and fight over the same issues, that caused many people to die. I stand in the gap for people who must strive harder than others. Racism is something that means more to me than a word that causes ethnicities to divide amongst each other. I f eel that racism is a disease that has affected too many lives. I think this disease and epidemic is being displayed all around the country, the world, and in peoples' lives. There are some people that will not diversify at all. This particular idea, notion, and fact cause me to stand up for equal right in places that may seem taboo. I f eel that the more people try to bring light on an issue that is as powerful as racism the better off minorities will be, because they will learn how to counter act racism. I am no better than any other person of color or monitory, or even the people that are not, but I will not give up as a person, I know that there is a lot in life for people who really work hard. I will not say yes, to people no's. I will not fight with my hands, but with the instruments that God has given me. I will continue to stand in the gap for people that are getting mistreated for standing up for themselves as well as others. I get called a Nigger or a Nigga, even though I dislike both words. But, I understand who I a m, and what I nee d to become. These words are what the enemy uses to try and keep the oppressed from rising up like the sun from the water and becoming bright as can be. I have seen to many people not make it to their professional stage in their life,due to the fact that people have singled them out and hurt their potential of becoming great. The idea that too many people are judge on the bases of their skin instead of the content of their character, gives me the motivation that a young man needs to transpire into a person that can conquer anything with God. The case studies are evidence that people are getting treated wrongly because of he person that they are. These case studies do not strike me at all, I am very aware of how people can feel and think about other people outside their race. All fourteen studies are mindboggling. As a future educator, what can I tell my students that will face racism and discrimination? What should 1 say? The fact is, I am not allowed to speak about certain issues. However, 1 will encourage them to read and write on issues that have been published for people to understand what the world consists of. There will be Latinas in my class, well as African- Americans , well as whites. Middle Eastern people, and Asians. The only thing that 1 can project to them is the facts that occurred in history. I can motivate them to become diverse individuals; by having them work with each other in groups. Hopefully, there will be more people that are not monitories who are mentally fighting for students to respect each other and love one another, but the difficulty about this solution or proposal is that people arc not forced to be fair and equal, even though each occupation states clearly that being racist is foul play. OPINION PAGE M SUBMISSION GUIDELINES Submissions t All opinions must have a point that is b» 2. 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